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It’s every meat lover’s favorite breakfast food: bacon! And you’re about to learn a crafty kitchen tip that keeps oven-cooked bacon from getting soggy or greasy, while also making for a much less messy experience. Courtesy of the amazing folks at America’s Test Kitchen, this video tutorial teaches you how to create a makeshift rack out of a sheet of tin foil. You simply start with one

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, announced Wednesday that the company is working on a new kind of battery that would be used to power homes. Based on Tesla’s lithium-ion battery technology, the new battery is expected to help the company become a leader in the growing home energy-storage market. Speaking during an earnings conference call on Wednesday, Musk said that the design of the battery

The Final video in the this Great Seam Ripper series Pam Damour the Decorating Diva, has some pretty nice uses for this tool. First she uses it to rip out a seam on her piping when matching the ends. She also shows us what the little red ball on the end is for. She is one clever lady and knows how to use this tool to it’s full potential.

Snow boots, comfy scarves, lip balm, sidewalk salt, humidifiers, and copious amounts of coffee are winter essentials. But you know what other unexpected item also is? Bacon. Why? You can’t eat salads in the winter. If you do, you’ll freeze. January through May are not diet months. They are fatty, chubby blubber months. You need insulation to stay warm, so you need to eat richer foods.

Every once in a while I see a DIY project that makes me say, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Whether it’s adorable candles, clever soap dispensers, or homemade cleaning wipes, I’m always stunned by the incredibly creative and resourceful minds I find on the internet. But this project might just take the cake! This couple wanted to update their barren floors — but they were tired o

Ah, caramel. How I love thee. These sweet, chewy nuggets of deliciousness are the perfect topping to any ice cream treat, or just on their own as tiny bundles of sugary goodness. The internet never ceases to amaze me, with all its delicious and simple recipes and life hacks. In this video, Todd’s Kitchen will teach you the absolute easiest way to make some lovely chewable caramel bites in y

Kids can be picky eaters, so as a parent, you sometimes have to get a little creative when it comes to mealtime. If you’re looking to add a little fun to breakfast, Mickey Mouse pancakes are a surefire way to put a smile on any Disney fan’s face, young or old. YouTube user DaveHax gives a simple recipe and tutorial on how to make these fun pancakes. You only need a few ingredients that yo

As Winter Storm Neptune bears down on the Northeast, burying areas like Boston in another foot of snow on top of the tons of snow that Winter Storm Juno already dumped on the state, the folks at The Weather Channel are reaping the rewards of a pretty amazing meteorological event that continues to unfold. Popular meteorologist Jim Cantore has been covering the weather for The Weather Channel f

Milk and cookies may be a classic snack for kids, but you can turn snack time into something special for your kids with this next recipe. The great part? You only need two everyday ingredients to make these fun treats. In the video demonstration below, a mom shows you how to make fun and easy fruit roll-ups for kids using just fruit and honey! Along with the help of her daughter, Mom mixes

Cooking the most perfect, most juiciest hamburger is truly an art form, and the slightest tweak can make all the difference. That’s why Mark Bucher, owner of BGR the Burger Joint and Tim Carmen, food writer at the Washington Post, are here to help us cook the perfect burger, each and every time. In this video, you’ll learn how big to make your patty, what ingredients to use (hint: sometim