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Corn on the Cob Is the Best Thing to Cook in the Air Fryer This Summer

The air fryer does it again! Just when I think I can’t love this countertop powerhouse any more, I try a new recipe that just amazes me. And simply put, air fryer corn on the cob absolutely floored me. You don’t need to wait for a pot of water to boil or the grill to…


Spray Paint a Garage

If you have a garage just waiting for a facelift, you won’t find a better DIY job than painting it. Consider renting a paint sprayer for the day, and get ready for a transformation. The real work involves preparing the siding before painting, which depends on its condition. If the siding is just dirty, that…


Add Gutter Drainage

Ask any home inspector or realtor about what’s a turn off to home buyers when scouting a house to buy, and they’ll probably tell you any signs of neglect by the current owner. Water damage is a big one. The problem is often caused by water pooling around the foundation due to poor gutter drainage…


Install an Exhaust Fan

The room in a home that’s the best target for mold and mildew to grow and thrive is a bathroom without good ventilation. You can prevent that by installing an exhaust fan that removes all the moisture through the wall and outside while preventing damage to nearby wood surfaces. Since you’re cutting a hole in…


Ask the Builder: Lost Building Secrets That Prevent Wood Rot

Hours before I began to write this column, I was backing my car into a parking spot at church. Just ahead of me was an older garage on the church campus that was being remodeled. New vinyl siding is being installed, and my guess is all of the trim is going to be wrapped in…


The Scoop on Microwaves

It didn’t take long for the microwave oven to become a must-have home kitchen appliance, much less an expected fixture anywhere food is prepared — restaurants, break rooms, dorm rooms, even man-caves —to thaw, heat and cook to near instant gratification. Yet, a reputation as “nuking” or “zapping” food has cast a dark shadow on…


Build a Cedar Deck

The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard says growth in improvement and repair expenditures is expected to remain solid throughout the year and into 2022. And building a deck is one of the popular improvements homeowners are making to expand their living space outdoors. At the…


There’s Nothing Like a Homemade Popsicle on a Hot Summer Day

A lassi is a yogurt-based drink that originated in the Punjab region of India. Lassis are often flavored with spices or fruit ⁠— mango is very popular. This recipe puts the flavors of a mango lassi into a smooth, sweet popsicle. Mango Lassi Popsicles Makes 6 popsicles 1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) fresh or frozen…


Go Retro With Popcorn Salad

Popcorn salad is a star at picnics and barbecues all across the Midwest. Undeniably curious in both title and texture, popcorn salad is a surprisingly delicious retro side dish whose satisfying crunch will keep you going back for more. How to Make Popcorn Salad Popcorn salad is as easy as tossing a handful of ingredients…


Fourth of July Cake Pops Make a Sweet Ending for Your Celebration

Fourth of July is the perfect time to fire up the grill, wear your favorite patriotic clothes and watch some celebratory fireworks. This year, the best way to make your Fourth of July menu festive and fantastic is by making these red, white and blue cake pops. If, for some reason, you don’t make it to the fireworks this…