One of the easiest steps to encourage a perfect cake is to properly prep the pan before pouring in the batter. Methods vary with the type of cake and the recipe, but many Southern cakes call for ...

When faced with a much-loved antique chair that has worn smooth on the arms and sags on the seat, there is a natural inclination to fix it, spruce it up a bit or even adapt it slightly for modern-day ...

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Take batteries out of electric garden tools before storing them for winter. This prevents damage and helps batteries last ...

One thing lots of drivers hate. Finding a fresh scratch on their ride’s smooth paint job. Maybe it came from flying pebbles, ...

Wet-dry vacuums have quickly become one of my favorite cleaning tools, thanks to their ability to vacuum and mop my hard floors (and some rugs) simultaneously, reducing the need to pull out even the ...

Brining a turkey is a popular method for adding moisture and flavor, though its effectiveness is debated. A wet brine involves soaking the turkey in a solution of salt, sugar, and water, along with ...

A goal of the Thanksgiving host is to deliver a beautifully cooked turkey with golden-brown crisp skin and juicy meat. Achieving the latter is no easy task, but there's a surefire way to ensure your ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

I'm the type who'd rather strut her 12-year-old boy nails than get gel manicures on the reg. Hear me out. So, it's no wonder that mani aficionados are constantly on the lookout for effective gel ...

After testing dry- and wet-brined turkeys side by side, we’ve found the method that delivers the juiciest meat, crispiest skin, and truest turkey flavor. Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food ...

Most of us don't get to choose what kind of clutch sits between the crankshaft and the transmission – that decision has already been made on the factory floor. So whether your clutch is as wet as a ...