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That being said, true fans know that are margs are not created equal. Grocery and liquor store shelves are lined with packaged margarita mixes that make claims like “just add tequila!” But tequila and a splash of neon yellow sweetness does not a margarita make. The secret to a truly delicious margarita is using all the right (meaning fresh) ingredients in the right proportions. Translation: Don’t wing it! Instead, follow one of these flavor-packed, perfectly-balanced margarita recipes, and you’ll nail it every time....

“Mold growth typically occurs in out-of-sight wall cavities as a result of water damage from flooding or leaks,” explains Darren Hudema, director of training and technical services at PuroClean, which provides mold and water damage remediation services. “Before you know it, mold creates a toxic environment in your home, compromising the quality of the air you are breathing in every day.” But what causes mold? To thrive, grow, and multiply, mold requires four ingredients, Mike Powell, professional engineer, mold assessor, mold remediator, certified home inspector, and owner of Red Flag Home Inspection, says....

Fueled by consumers’ interest to drink less alcohol or cut it out entirely, many brands have come out with alcohol-free spirits that look and taste just like the real deal. These zero-proof creations can be used to whip up mocktails, in conjunction with alcohol in order to cut back on a drink’s ABV, or, in many cases, enjoyed entirely on their own. For example, Ritual Zero Proof has a whole line of alcohol-free liquor replacements including gin, tequila, rum, and whiskey....

To buy: $16; amazon.com The best part, by far, is their nonslip nature: Each sock has three hidden silicone heel grips to help them stay in place as you move, and shoppers confirm they’re effective. “These are my favorite socks, and I will continue repurchasing. They don’t budge and are so comfortable,” shared one shopper. “I have been looking for low-cut cotton socks just like this for years! These are cool and soft, substantial but thin, and not at all bulky,” wrote another five-star reviewer....

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As our top pick for deeply moisturizing hand cream, this ultra-rich lotion is effective on extra dry skin, proving you don’t need to spend a fortune to have great hands this winter. The multitasking and hypoallergenic cream locks in moisture, soothes irritated skin, and nourishes with natural antioxidants and fatty acids from sunflower seed oil, shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba butter, pumpkin seed oil, green tea extract, watermelon seed oil, and baobab oil....

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Serve the chops with peppery arugula and stone fruit salad, a perfect savory-sweet dinner pairing. Peaches and apricots are called for here, but any in-season stone fruit like plums or nectarines would taste great alongside. Also, bone-in, center-cut pork chops are the way to go here because anything smaller will cook much more quickly. Related Video

There’s a commonly held belief that if you pluck it, many more grays will follow in its wake. This is actually a myth—what you do to a single strand can’t spread like contagion. “The surrounding hairs will not turn white until their own follicles’ pigment cells die,” says Trey Gillen, hairstylist and creative director of education at SACHAJUAN. Reasons Not to Pluck Gray Hair There are almost zero benefits to the temporary departure of a gray strand, and you might actually cause some damage....

If you heard “sumac” and immediately thought of poison ivy, you’re wrong! (Poison sumac is a different plant, which has white berries.) If you grew up in a Middle Eastern household, however, you probably have a very different sumac story to tell. “You’ll know it as a souring agent that’s an excellent substitute for lemon or vinegar, and is great to use on kebabs, fish, or chicken,” says Tenny Avanesian, an Armenian-American food entrepreneur and the founder of Lemonette....

Reader question: Can you explain how to apply fake lashes and make them look natural? —Reagan Fowler As someone who has clearly loved all things beauty for a long time, I will say that the thing that took me the longest to learn was falsies. Those hairy strips are the most frustrating buggers when they don’t go down—or stay down—the way you want them to (those ends are cursed), not to mention the fact that sticking glue so close to your eyeball feels downright terrifying....

To navigate the complicated world of kitchen design, we reached out to Delia Kenza, the Brooklyn-based interior designer behind the kitchen at the 2021 Real Simple Home. Here’s her best advice for avoiding common kitchen design mistakes and creating a regret-proof kitchen you’ll love. Let your lifestyle be your guide. “The kitchen layout is very personal and will vary from person to person—plan for your lifestyle,” says Kenza. Think about how you truly use this space, rather than getting aspirational or letting purely aesthetic choices guide the way....

If you want your brows to look naturally fuller but not outrageously bushy, the fluffy brow is currently the most sought-after look in the brow world. An evolution of the boy brow, the fluffy brow still focuses on fullness, but with an emphasis on lift and structure. Think fluffy in the front, full at the arch, and tapering down to a neat point at the end. The problem is that unless you were naturally blessed by the brow gods, a thick brow takes a bit of work....

While some conditions are out of our control, there are proven ways to combat personal sleeplessness, including a few tips and tricks to prompt faster sleep onset, starting tonight. First, practice good pre-bedtime habits. Even before that moment of lying in bed willing yourself to go to sleep; be disciplined about carving out time to chill out in the evenings. According to Janet Kennedy, PhD, a clinical psychologist and sleep expert, being able to fall asleep quickly once you’re lying in bed starts several hours before tucking in....

The allure of a murder mystery party? It’s all about the drama. Guests get to dress up and pretend to be someone else in an alternate world for a few hours. The easiest way to organize a murder mystery is to hire someone who does it for a living. So we asked two such professionals how to go about using their services. Here’s how to host an unforgettable night with loved ones....

“Your hair reverts to its natural state when it comes in contact with moisture,” explains Joseph Maine, celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of Trademark Beauty. “Since humidity is high levels of moisture in the air, you will see any wave or texture begin to coil up. We often refer to it as frizz because the humidity will primarily affect those little fine hairs or shorter pieces that have less weight to combat the moisture....

The answer? American ingenuity. Enter microwaved “baked” apples, a simple, no-frills, convenient, and healthier take on a dessert flavor that’s—despite originating from the faraway mountains of Kazakhstan—quintessentially home. Cooking apples in the microwave is an amazing hack to capture that rich, buttery, cinnamon-y flavor without the fuss of making a pie crust, committing to a big portion, or waiting in front of the oven. Microwaving baked apples is more energy-efficient, too, than waiting for a cavernous oven to heat up and letting it run for an hour....

So how can you remove them safely? If the icicles are less than 1 foot long and 1 inch wide, they can be removed with a telescoping roof rake (like Snow Joe rake, $49.99; amazon.com), says Don Mandeville, a Home Depot district manager in Flint, Michigan. (Call a contractor for help with larger ones to prevent roof damage.) Wear safety goggles and gloves (icicles can hurt), extend the rake from a distance, and gently push the base of the icicles to free them....