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And it takes no time at all. Sometimes you’ve just got to pop open a jar of store-bought tomato sauce. And fortunately, it doesn’t take any time at all. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Alison Miksch How To Elevate Jarred Sauce: 3 Ways 1. If you have time, allow the sauce to reduce on low heat for 15 to 30 minutes. This will concentrate the sugar and ingredients for a more robust flavor....

These are some of the most commonand fixablefood safety problems. Raw meat products should never be stored above ready-to-eat foods (likefresh produceor leftovers). Veggies and fruits should come next. Credit:getty: fotostorm Above that, store ready-to-eat and temperature controlled items, like deli meats, cured meats, or leftovers. Reserve the top shelf for cooling or storing any uncovered items. Here’s a breakdown of that order: Credit:Kendyll Hillegass

What Kind Of Shredded Paper Can You Use? Newsprint, brown paper, and office paper can be shredded and used in the garden. The same goes for any cardboard with a glossy coating. Credit:Thai Noipho / Getty Images Concerned gardeners can always avoid using shredded paper in the vegetable garden or only use unbleached paper. Shredding the paper beforehand will help it break down much faster. Shredded paper is a carbon-rich material, or brown ingredient....

Your household glass cleaner won’t cut it for hard water stains. First, a little science! All city water begins as hard water. Credit:Douglas Rissing/Getty Images Hard water, while not dangerous to use, does have its drawbacks. Andthat’sbecause Windex can’t work on water stains.Why? Because, to get to truly remove those water spots, you need a highly acidic cleaner. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong Household glass cleaners like Windex are formulated to be more gentle on your windows and other glass surfaces....

Even the easiest desserts can have pitfalls. Even the simplest dishes can have pitfalls, however. Read on for three mistakes to avoid when making afruit crumble. Credit: Iain Bagwell Too much butter and your topping will become a greasy blob or disappointingly soggy. If you think it’s too wet, add a little more flour to soak up the extra butter. Toss in some crunchy components, like chopped nuts, seeds, or healthy oats....

The last one might be controversial. Color tends to be the hardest part of the decision. According to designers, these are the ones clients are replacing and avoiding right now. Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN Alexis Earman is the founder ofThe Woodbury Homein Wilmington, North Carolina. Cheynne Ely is the owner and principal designer ofCheyenne Paige Interiorsin The Woodlands, Texas. Muted, moody colors like olive, rustic copper, and soft plum offer a modern take onvelvet....

It’s packed with all the good stuff, but is a reasonable square footage. It’s painted in charm, but still feels fresh, clean, and tidy. It sure is Southern. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Here, a few reasons we’ll be pinning House Plan 1979 to our dream home Pinterest boards. An office downstairs and rec room upstairs means everybody’s got a space for day-to-day life. A metal overhang on the front porch calls on sensible metal farmhouse roofs of days before....

There’s nothing sweeter than getting it right. What’s the secret to the best sweet tea? Here’s how to make the best sweet tea. Credit:Beth Dreiling Hontzas The secret to the clearest, smoothest glass of sweet tea is just a pinch of baking soda. And when we say “a pinch,” we mean it. Ourbest-ever recipecalls for just 1/8 teaspoon. Regular or family-sized tea bags will work, but be sure to follow the recipes directions or adjust accordingly....

Proof that going gray is a rite of passageand a stylish one, at that. (I mean really, where do you think they came up with the idea ofash blondehair?) However, with great power comes responsibility, and the powerful silver strands atop your head are no exception. Credit: Pinterest Here, a few cardinal rules every stylish silver haired lady knows to be true. The process of aging gracefully needn’t wait to begin until after retirement....

Every bite was as creamy, decadent, and comforting as the original. Heres how she made it so darn good. But the real hero here issun-dried tomatoespacked in oil. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel Although they may seem almost like a retro ingredient these days, sun-dried tomatoes deserve their big comeback. What could have been a one note sauce instead became a flavor symphony. Finish With A Flavorful Fireworks Show To make a perfect pasta, you must stick the landing....

Yes, those pork chops are probably safe to eat. But that doesn’t mean you should. Look inside your average Southerner’s freezer and you’ll probably find a lot more than ice cream. Credit:Getty Images/Camerique/ClassicStock Here are a few signs your frozen food may be past its prime. Vegetables may pale in color. Toprevent freezer burn, eliminating as much air as possible when you’re storing the food. Plastic freezer bags do a better job of this than storage containers....

Bring back a crystal clear sparkle to your glassware. You’re not the only one. Luckily, it can be fixed just as easily as it can happen. Credit:Getty Images / Manuel Breva Colmeiro Here’s what you should probably know about how to clean cloudy glasses in three simple steps. Is Your Cloudiness brought on by Hard Water Or Etching? If it’s hard water, you’re good to gothis can be cleaned. However, if it’s due to etching, you might be in a tough spot....

Calcium deposits fromhard watercan also leave a fog. Butcleaning a cloudy glassisn’t just for your sanity. Luckily there are a few ways to check that your glass vases are as clear as can be. Credit: Charles Walton IV Read on for three of our favorite ways to get rid of residue and cloudiness with ease. This will remove most bacteria and allow your flowers to stay fresh longer. Unfortunately, no amount of cleaning will remove a haze due to tiny scratches and pits....