Guide

Yes, calla lilies can be planted outside, but their survival depends on your climate. They are winter hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10, and must be overwintered

Yes, you can replace just the AC without replacing the furnace, provided the existing blower, coil, and ductwork are sized for the new unit’s tonnage.

Store sliced tomatoes cut-side down on a paper towel inside an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yes, foam insulation can be installed in existing walls using injection methods that drill small holes into the wall cavity.

To make a beehive hairdo, back-brush completely dry hair from the top and sides, sculpt the teased strands into a rounded dome.

Yes, fall is the best time to transplant peonies — September through early October, after the foliage dies back.

Yes, parchment paper is generally safe for microwave use.

Empanada dough is a simple pastry made from flour, fat, salt, and liquid, mixed, rested, and rolled out before being filled and baked or fried.

Plant white pumpkin seeds 1 inch deep in late May after the last frost, in full sun with hills spaced 4 to 5 feet apart.

Yes, a convection oven can replace an air fryer with the right technique — using a perforated basket and lowering the temperature helps mimic.