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Getting Started Tub and shower faucets work much like sink faucets, but they are oriented horizontally rather than vertically and their parts are usually larger. A two-handle stem shower faucet has a stem with a washer that presses against a seat to seal off water. A three-handle unit adds a stemlike diverter to direct water up to the shower or down to the tub spout. Getting the parts Often leaks can be fixed simply by replacing the washers....

Garden Pests That Eat Hostas Before you declare war on slugs, confirm they’re the ones making holes in your hosta leaves. Besides hail, cutworms could also be the culprits; their signature is chewing the soft parts of the leaves and avoiding the veins. Slugs will munch anywhere on the leaves, right through the veins. Deer and rabbits will eat hostas, too, but they don’t leave holes behind. Instead, you’ll likely see bare stems with maybe a ragged piece of leaf left behind....

How to Substitute Chocolate for Cocoa Powder Your best bet when using chocolate instead of cocoa powder is going to be unsweetened chocolate ($4, Target) since all other chocolates will have sugar and hence take more adjusting to work in your recipe. In general, a 1-ounce piece of unsweetened chocolate can replace 3 Tbsp. cocoa. Though because your chocolate piece will have oil in it, you might want to try leaving out some of the oil; take out 1 Tbsp....

So what exactly are the benefits of swapping your linens for the season? The first and most obvious reason to change bedding when the weather starts to cool down is for warmth. A heavier duvet or comforter or even a heavier cover can keep you perfectly warm and toasty all season long. Throw blankets, coverlets, and quilts also provide beneficial layering that allows for more customized temperature control. And when it comes to aesthetics, the arrival of cold weather is also an excuse to redecorate....

Before you begin, make any needed repairs to the window and its frame. Once complete, the first step to weather-seal windows is to caulk, especially on the exterior. Also, check that the glazing putty on the outside is free of gaps and seals tightly against the window. Where glazing is failing, scrape it out and apply new glazing. On the inside, see that the joint between the glass and the sash is sealed with paint....

Sandwich Wrap Papers Once your sandwich is made, you’ll need to determine what to use to wrap your sandwich. Wax paper sandwich wraps are a classic tool (parchment paper works, too), but as sustainability becomes ever more important, reusable sandwich wraps are becoming easier to find. Beeswax sandwich wraps are one reusable option to buy, or you can make your own. They work great here as they are naturally tacky so they seal tightly around your sandwich....

How to Make Ice Cream Soda Floats Sweet soda floats are a welcome treat on the hottest summer days. Be creative and experiment with a variety of ice cream float combinations! No matter what soda or ice cream you choose, follow these steps to make refreshing floats for your family, your friends, and yourself: How to Serve Ice Cream Floats There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy an ice cream soda, but we do have a few tips for sprucing up your treat....

Amongst being an avid television host and renowned chef, Pépin has over 20 cookbooks that focus on technique and his passion for French cuisine. He is also the former owner of La Potagerie. Pépin has expanded his love for culinary arts into teaching and spending time around his foundation, the Jacques Pépin Foundation, which supports free culinary and life skills training through various community organizations.

Caring for Japanese Aralia Japanese aralia grows well in part or full shade. Avoid planting it in areas that receive afternoon sun as its leaves will scorch in prolonged direct sun. Plant it in rich, moist soil that is well-drained. Plants growing in containers will thrive in high quality, humus-rich potting mix. Water plants deeply and regularly during the first growing season to encourage plants to establish a robust root system....

Karen holds a B.S in Chemical Engineering from UC San Diego and an MBA from the University of San Diego. She worked for over 20 years for Hewlett-Packard Company as a research and development engineer and later product development manager. She holds 4 patents for her work related to inkjet printing. Karen worked abroad in Singapore as a Field Service Employee for HP for three years. She left HP in 2016 to teach high school engineering, she is currently developing the Engineering Pathway at Mt....

Where to Plant Katsura Katsura grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The best location is protected from strong winds and hot afternoon sun. Katsura tolerates sun but has little tolerance for drought, especially when young. Plan to water katsura weekly during prolonged dry periods. Find the best shade trees for your yard. How to Care For Katsura Trees Plant katsura in spring or early summer....

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For the counterculturists of the swinging ’60s, the lava lamp’s lurid glow and molten contents represented an escape from mainstream society. While not especially functional—too dim for any sort of task lighting and bulbs prone to overheating and burning out—the funky fixture’s intended purpose was never entirely practical. Instead, it was meant to establish a mood, and in that, the lava lamp was singularly successful. Origins of the Lava Lamp The original design was created by Edward Craven Walker, a British entrepreneur and inventor whose wide range of interests included underwater filmmaking and nudism....

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Solve your perennial problems with these tips. Leopard’s Bane Care Must-Knows Leopard’s bane grows best in part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate full shade, although flowering will decrease with limited sun exposure. Leopard’s bane will grow in full sun in regions with cool summer temperatures but needs afternoon shade when growing in hot, humid southern climates. Transplant nursery-grown plants in spring. Regular moisture is a must; this plant does not tolerate drought....