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Here’s what you’ll need to build an arbor: Four 7-foot-long sticks for poles (3 inches in diameter) Four 7-foot-long sticks for poles (3 inches in diameter) Four 60-inch-long diagonal sticks for support (1 1/2 inches in diameter) Ten 8-foot-long decorative branches for trim (1 inch in diameter) Six 4-foot-long sticks for top (2 inches in diameter) Two 60-inch-long sticks for top supports (2 inches in diameter) Nine 40-inch-long sticks for roof slats (1 1/2-inch-diameter) Four 18-inch-long sticks for corner braces (1 1/4-inch diameter) Four 3-foot-long metal stakes, utility wire Nails (4d, 6d, 8d, and 10d sizes) Hammer, loppers, pruning shears, diagonal cutters (for cutting off nail heads) Editor’s Tip: Place nails at least three fingers width from the end of each stick to prevent splitting....

Tip: For easy cleanup, line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

‘Monterey Carpet’ manzanita Arctostaphylos hookeri ‘Monterey Carpet’ makes a great plant for coastal sites. This cultivar grows 1 foot tall and about 4 feet wide. It demands well-drained soil and little to no watering. Shagbark manzanita Arctostaphylos rudis grows about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide and tolerates pruning well. It has light pink flowers. Grow shagbark manzanita as a low hedge or tall groundcover in coast areas. more ideas to improve your landscape More Videos »

2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ½ cup ice water

Pomegranate Compote: In a small saucepan combine 1/3 cup dry red wine or pomegranate juice and 1/3 cup sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 3 minutes or until slightly reduced and syrupy. Remove from heat; let cool completely. In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds and 1/4 cup fresh orange sections, chopped. Pour syrup over pomegranate seed mixture. Stir in 2 teaspoons lemon juice....

2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely chopped carrots (2 medium) 1 cup finely chopped onion (1 large) 1 cup finely chopped fennel (1 medium) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅓ cup snipped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel

Homemade Pizza Crust:

2 tablespoon finely shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon snipped fresh basil 2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup shortening 2 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour

2 Roma tomatoes, chopped ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon honey 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper

2 pound fish bones (including heads and tails, if desired) 4 cup cold water

According to a 2021 survey from Realtor.com, recent homebuyers are overwhelmingly open to renting out their home “as a way to generate income and offset expenses.” People are getting more creative with what they’re sharing, as well, with everything from pools to parking spaces being split. “As the next generation of homebuyers has embraced ride sharing and short-term rentals, it’s a natural next step that they begin to think of their biggest asset—their home—as a potential income stream,” said George Ratiu, manager of economic research at Realtor....

Air Fryer: Omit frying in oil. Preheat air fryer at 400°F. Drizzle potatoes with 2 T oil after coating with spice; toss to coat. Place one-fourth of the potatoes in the basket of fryer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and of desired browning, shaking basket occasionally. Place in a shallow baking pan. Keep warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining potatoes.Nutrition analysis per serving: 377 calories, 11 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate, 21 g total fat (4 g sat....