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Think of your broiler like an upside-down grill—broiling is a method of cooking that directly exposes your food to super-high heat, only (typically) from the top rather than the bottom. This makes it perfect for browning or quick-cooking dishes, but one misstep and you’ll be left with a dried-out steak or burnt pizza crust. Whether you’re hoping to brown potatoes into crispy perfection, cook juicy snapper or salmon, or nail the perfect nacho cheese pull, here’s the proper way to use your broiler, according to Kait Capone, Whirlpool brand manager....

With a little TLC, this warm weather staple can last for years to come. Keep reading for tips on how to buy, care for, and stain-treat your linen dress. Buying Timing. For the widest selection, start shopping around late spring or early summer, when many linen pieces hit the stores. Check the tag. Pure linen has a more relaxed, natural feel, while linen blends are less likely to wrinkle. A cotton-linen blend is softer and best for sensitive skin....

The Right Variety Not every hydrangea variety will thrive indoors. However, hydrangea macrophylla is best suited for indoors. It is commonly called a mophead hydrangea and comes in many colors. “It’s one of the hardiest hydrangeas,” say the experts at Plants.com. “And it is great for growing indoors because it is suited for containers, it’s covered in blooms, and easy to grow.” Hydrangea macrophylla features large bloom clusters nestled among textured, rich green leaves....

Before you make an investment in your first (or next) juicer, read more about the three main types. Though individual machines may have special features or unique attributes, their basic functions will come down to one of these three: centrifugal, masticating, or triturating. These juicers vary in extraction method, speed, juice quality, and noise. The right juicer for you may depend on the type of investment you’re willing to make, too....

I now realize Ethan got to experience something that is increasingly rare for kids: what it’s like to just plain screw up. Our youngsters have been called a “failure-deprived generation”—famously blamed on helicopter parents, lawn-mower parents, snowplow parents, and other heavy-machinery types who swoop in to bawl out coaches and wheedle better grades. Jessica Lahey, the author of The Gift of Failure ($5; amazon.com), has been an English teacher for 20 years and has watched her students become increasingly uncomfortable with taking risks....

This idea extends to your hair as well. “Just like there are different skin types, there are different scalp types,” says Adriana Lombardi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Surgery Center of New Jersey. “The amount of sebum production typically dictates what type of scalp you will have.” When it comes to scalp types, there are three major categories: dry, oily, and balanced. In addition to sebum production, “most common scalp issues stem from an imbalance in the pH of the skin on the scalp,” says Gretchen Friese, an Element 5 Stylist and Hiring Director at Foushee SalonSpa....

What is brassy hair? Jana Rago, a salon owner, hairstylist, and colorist, defines brassy hair as unwanted warm tones in the hair. “These tones can turn due to sunlight, washing with the wrong shampoo that doesn’t protect colored hair, or a mistake made by a colorist, like not using a toner,” she says. “The sun will dry out the hair by opening the cuticle on the scalp, which will lift the color out, causing the hair to look brassy....

Reader question: How can I get rid of split ends from hair damage? —Paula Turentine First, some bad news. One of the biggest misconceptions in hair care is that you can “reverse” split ends—unfortunately, the only way to fix a split end is to cut it off (sorry). Some better news: You can keep split ends from getting worse, lessen the appearance of them, and prevent future breakage from happening....

But how do make the jump from being your own boss as a freelance side hustler to being your own boss as the entrepreneurial CEO of your own company? Those who plan to continue hustling for the long haul need to transition from bootstrappers to business owners, stat. Here are the top tips and tools to professionalize and systematize your side hustle efforts from three female business owners who’ve been there and found success....

Requirements Avocado trees (Persea americana) can grow indoors in any hardiness zone, which makes them great low-maintenance houseplants. However, it can take up to 10 years for the tree to bear fruit in its natural growing conditions, and it can reach over 40 feet tall when grown outside. So don’t expect your plant to reach that size or bear fruit. (The container it’s planted in will restrict its size.) Instead, think of your indoor avocado tree as a houseplant that doubles as decor....

Over-exfoliating happens to the best of us. From increased sensitivity and irritations, it can be uncomfortable dealing with this skincare woe. Fortunately, it’s possible to get your complexion back on track with a few changes to your routine. We spoke with skincare experts for advice on treating over-exfoliated skin and preventing it from happening altogether. What are the signs of over-exfoliated skin? Irritated, sensitive skin commonly signals over-exfoliated skin. “One of the first signs of any skin irritation, including over-exfoliation, is that your skin will burn or sting when applying lotions to it,” says Robert Finney, M....

Remember: 2 : 3/4 : 3/4, which means 2 parts of your base spirit to 3/4 part sweet and 3/4 part sour. Typically, you can think of a “part” as an ounce, so 2 ounces spirits + 3/4 ounce sweet + 3/4 ounce sour. If you like your drinks slightly less boozy, you can simplify the ratio to 2 : 1 : 1. Always keep the correct tool for measuring ingredients in the right ratios—known as a jigger ($10, amazon....

This video demonstrates the simplest four-step method for melting chocolate the right way. We recommend watching it before you embark on your next baking project, because perfectly melted chocolate can take a simple dessert (barks! brownies! strawberries! an empty spoon!) from delicious to divine. What You Need Bar of chocolateCutting boardSerrated knifeLarge saucepanHeat-proof bowl (large enough to cradle in top of saucepan) Rubber spatula Follow These Steps

Saturate the corner and stroke outward. Press the tip of the brush to the wall, shimmying it into the corner for full coverage. (It’s fine if paint gets on the adjacent wall—you’re going to paint that spot next.) Then brush outward a few inches. Create a stack of about five overlapping strokes. Redip the brush as you go, if needed. Smooth and eliminate brushstrokes. Dip the brush, then run it over the short strokes in a long, perpendicular stroke to even out the coverage....

“Overeating during a single meal is not uncommon, especially around the holidays,” says Matthew Bechtold, MD, a gastroenterologist at the University of Missouri. While eating a giant meal until you’re stuffed can make you feel pretty unpleasant, the good news is that it’s not irreversibly harmful or dangerous. While it’s better to eat in moderation, the body can handle both small and large meals. What’s more, you can trust that the side effects of eating a giant meal will go away in just a few hours....

What You Need pre-wash stain-removal spray (or a solution of white vinegar and water), toothbrush (or a rag or nailbrush), laundry detergent Follow These Steps

Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Bug bites can range from unpleasant to painful. But most of the time when you’re dealing with an itchy bug bite, you’re dealing with a mosquito bite. When a mosquito bites you, it doesn’t just suck out some of your blood—it actually releases some of its saliva into your skin. (Fleas and ticks do the same. Spiders inject a combination of saliva and venom into your skin when they bite you....