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Regardless of where your skills lie on the coffee-making spectrum, there are likely a few steps in the process that leave room for improvement. Here are the biggest mistakes you may be making when brewing coffee at home, plus how to fix them. Not matching the grind size to your brew style Different styles of brewing require different grind sizes. This is because the extraction rate of coffee grounds is higher when they’re more finely ground (thanks to the larger surface area that’s exposed to the hot water)....

Most people confuse them, but the two really have different roles to play in the home-buying process. Mortgage lenders are financial institutions, like banks, that can directly lend funds. You have to provide documents, fill out an application, show proof of income and debt information, and wait for their approval for financing. Each lender may offer a different combo of annual percentage rates (APRs) and closing costs, so a borrower may want to shop around before committing to one lender....

Get the recipe. Vegetarian Gravy This make-ahead vegetarian gravy is rich, flavorful, and silky. Get the recipe. Easy Dinners Apple-Cheddar Quesadillas Thin slices of sweet-tart apple rest on a bed of melty cheddar cheese. But the secret ingredient here is the tangy honey mustard. Get the recipe. Chicken Thighs With Couscous and Olives The secret to perfect chicken thighs is browning them on the stovetop in an oven-proof skillet, and then transferring the pan to the oven....

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More benefits? The game-day classic tends to be heartier than most soups, freezes well, and is one of the easiest, most adaptable dishes you can whip up. Don’t like ground beef and tomatoes? Use ground chicken, chicken stock, and white beans to make a flavorful helping of white chili instead. Worried that the kale you bought last week is slowly withering away in your refrigerator? Toss it in your next pot of chili so you can use it before it’s too late....

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The technology works by sending continuous, mild electrical pulses through electrodes and into your skin along your nerve pathways, distracting your brain with the vibrations and blocking out the pain signals. This causes a release of endorphins and analgesic effect when applied at a non-painful intensity. Livia’s MP3-looking device, a wearable cube you affix to your stomach, does just that without clunky battery packs, cords, or wall outlets. “Use a carrier oil such as jojoba, hemp, or almond oil and add a few drops of peppermint, lavender, clary sage, chamomile and/or cinnamon....

Generally speaking, there are two types to choose from. There are silicone-based options, which work well to smooth out the skin, but have the potential to feel heavy and clog pores; silicones are also considered questionable ingredients in terms of safety for some. A better pick? Water-based formulas, which are not only ultra-hydrating, but completely lightweight. Try any of the seven picks below, and we guarantee you’ll be pumped about primer....

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Reader question: I have inflammation when cleansing, and I know it’s not from the products I currently use. Are there any types of ingredients or products I can apply that help lessen inflammation? — Erin Smith Inflammation can mean a lot of different things, but skinflammation (inflammation of the skin) is especially tricky to pinpoint. For starters, it can manifest in a number of ways, such as redness, dark spots, itching, breakouts, and/or swelling....

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We asked Chef Dominique Moudart, master baker at Le Cordon Bleu London, to share his insight into making the perfect loaf. As a member of the Association Ouvrière des Compagnons du Devoir, Chef Dominique traveled across seven regions of France to explore the local bread varieties and production methods, gaining a comprehensive knowledge of artisan bread making. He also holds a French Master Baker diploma. Here are Chef Dominique’s essential steps to baking homemade bread....

“I would have stuck to my original plan for a stainless steel sink instead of doing a black stone composite sink. Softened water leaves a haze on it, and the sink chips.” —Jennifer Mason Theroux “Have a guaranteed end date in the contract with your contractor, with a fee for any day that goes over. Mine went months over while the contractor worked on jobs for other people.” —L.S. “Set aside extra money for unforeseen expenses like rotted wood, consults with a plumber, and the replacement of exterior fixtures....

To buy: $17 (was $36); amazon.com. The rack itself is crafted from durable alloy steel, so it can support up to 50 pounds. Yes, that means you can stack all your precious cast iron skillets onto it. Three slots are 2.5 inches wide, while one is 3.5 inches wide, and you can even stack multiple smaller pans together in one slot. While there’s no assembly required, you can mount it either horizontally or vertically if you so choose....