Identifying the Pest Some larvae look like caterpillars with three pairs of large legs and seven pairs of smaller false legs. The larvae may appear individually, but often form clusters of dozens of chewing defoliators. It’s common to see them lined up along the edge of leaves or needles. When disturbed, they may raise their abdomen and tail end into an s-shape defensive position. Other sawfly larvae resemble slugs, with a slimy non-segmented body....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon vanilla Powdered Sugar Icing 1 cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk Larger-Size Fruit Coffee Cake Prepare as directed, except double all of the ingredients and use a 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Makes 16 servings. Nutrition analysis per serving: 585 calories, 7 g protein, 95 g carbohydrate, 20 g total fat (12 g sat....

½ cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup bottled chili sauce ½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon honey

1 portion of reserved meat loaf from Thai Turkey-Pork Meat Loaf with Chili Sauce, chopped 1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 8 leaves butterhead (bibb or Boston) lettuce Desired toppings, such as thinly sliced sweet peppers, quartered cucumber or radish slices, pickled ginger, cooked edamame, cooked thin rice noodles, and/or sesame seeds Desired sauces, such as hoisin, peanut, and/or Asian sweet chili sauce...

The biggest benefit of using a bidet is that it gives you a thorough clean, improving your overall health and hygiene. Using water to clean yourself also reduces the amount of toilet paper used, especially if you choose a model with an air dryer. “Some people think of bidet seats as a luxury item, but there are some very affordable models,” says James Lin, president of BidetKing.com. “And when you factor in the reduced cost of using less toilet paper, over time it will pay for itself....

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To find out which are the best garden hoses, we purchased 30 garden hoses and put them to the test at our lab in Des Moines, Iowa. During two days of testing, testers evaluated each option based on four categories: design, ease of use, durability, and value. We also consulted Mobee Weinstein, foreman of gardeners for outdoor gardens at the New York Botanical Garden. Overall, we recommend the Eley Polyurethane Garden Hose....

“While the definition of a desk is a table to write on,’ desks are multifunctional,” explains Molly Torres Portnof, the founder of DATE Interior. “Most people associate desks with work, but they can also double as storage, a surface to eat on and gather around, or a nightstand.” With so many uses for a desk, it’s important to consider the size, layout, material, storage, and purpose when shopping for one....

Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Red Double Knock Out Rose Bush ($28, The Home Depot) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Flower Carpet Scarlet Groundcover Rose ($60, Monrovia) Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall Zones: 4-10 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Easy Elegance All the Rage Rose ($109, Nature Hills) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Flower Carpet Pink Groundcover Rose ($50, Monrovia) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 4-7 Buy It: Firecracker Rose ($23, The Antique Rose Emporium) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Easy Elegance Mystic Fairy Rose ($109, Nature Hills) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Rose Easy Elegance Sweet Fragrance ($36, White Flower Farm) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 4-9

This Black Friday, save up to 50% on some of the best robot vacuums on the market, including brands like Shark, iRobot, Yeedi, and more. We scoured the internet for the biggest savings on robot vacuums—and even tested many of them in our lab—to help you find the best devices for your home. You’ll be able to shop some of the lowest prices on robot vacuums ever from midnight Thursday until 11:59 p....

Editor’s Tip: You conduct most of these tests with the power on, so work carefully. To be safe, hold both meter probes in the same hand so that a shock doesn’t pass through your body. How to Measure Voltage Set a multimeter to measure voltage. Insert a probe into each slot and read the line voltage measurement. A properly working outlet gives a reading of 110 to 120 volts. If there is no reading, check the wiring and the outlet....

“One of the immediate benefits of a propane grill is that they can be quickly lit and brought to temperature,” says Eudel Watts IV, pitmaster and co-founder of Old Arthur’s Barbecue Products. Unlike cooking with charcoal, which requires a generous, concentrated layer of lit coals that can take 20 minutes to reach an optimal temperature, propane grills can get going with the quick turn of a dial. To find out which is the best propane grill for your home, we researched a variety of picks, including portable, budget-friendly, and combination picks, and looked at each grill’s BTUs, cooking surface space, weight, and features....

We spoke to lawn experts at WWSC Environmental Services to get the lowdown on how to best use a weed whacker for weed removal and lawn health. “A good weed whacker is a great lawn maintenance tool to use in combination with a mower and weed killer to keep a lawn in top condition,” says Ashley Platen-Mills, the director of WWSC Environmental Services. We researched some of the best weed whackers on the market based on important factors like their power, price, shaft style and grip, and how much they weigh so as not to cause back strain or user fatigue....

While some paint brands do have products that are suitable for both indoors and out, you’ll want to make sure you’re choosing the best paint for the surface you’ll be painting, whether that’s wood, vinyl siding, a brick wall, or a metal door. “Getting the right paint for the right surface is important because of moisture,” says Mark Savino, renovation advisor at YouthfulHome. “For instance, if the exterior of a home is stucco, brick, or stone, you need a paint that will allow moisture to pass through it and not trap it....

“Burglars won’t find your home an easy target with proper security features, such as motion sensor lights,” says Courtney Klosterman, consumer insights expert with home care and insurance group Hippo. “These lights help add an extra layer of protection to the important entry points of the home.” To find the best outdoor motion sensor lights for your space, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each pick’s detection range, light bean detection angle, power source, and lumens....

“A sunrise alarm clock mimics the sunrise, which is a much less abrupt way to wake up from a deep sleep,” says Dr. Mike Hoaglin, medical director at DrHouse. “This is a helpful way to regulate your circadian rhythm, which will provide you with better sleep overall. You’re also not subconsciously waiting to hear a loud beeping which can interrupt your sleep and cause you to wake up earlier than intended....