The smart device is compact, standing just over 28 inches tall, but it can still make a big difference. Designed for rooms up to 150 square feet, the portable air conditioner has a typical cooling function in addition to a fan and a dehumidifier, making it easy to cut humidity and air out your space. A 24-hour timer allows you to program how and when it cools without requiring frequent manual adjustments....

Mistake #1: Placing the Curtain Rod in the Wrong Spot Many homeowners install curtain rod brackets into the top of the window molding. But according to designers, if you want to make the room look as tall as possible, install them above and outside the window molding. Rather than let the limits of the window be your guide, installing curtains slightly closer to the ceiling lets you exaggerate the height of the room....

Like many people, Gabrielle went into debt trying get set up her first apartment and her life, and has struggled since then to pay down the debt. The hardest part is continuing to prioritize getting out of debt when she sees people around her buying brownstones, going to brunch, and taking vacations. “I haven’t done a lot of traveling in the past few years, because I’ve been focusing on the debt so much, so I think that’s the one thing that gives me the real FOMO,” Gabrielle says....

For the main dish, strip steaks are seared over high heat on the stove and finished off in the oven. If you’re new to cooking steak, avoid the temptation to move it around as it sears. Restaurant-quality pan-seared steak starts with a single flip and minimal movement. A light hand produces the best and most consistent results.

The luxe home brand is known for its stylish (and splurge-worthy) sheets and duvets. So it should come as no surprise that Parachute created a collection of linen pieces that are just as lightweight and breathable as its bedding for its foray into clothing. To buy: $74; parachute.com Starting at $49, the line includes a tank top, a long-sleeve button-up shirt, a pair of drawstring shorts, a robe, an oversized sleep shirt, and a pair of pants, all made of sturdy linen....

This recipe features orecchiette [oh-reck-ee-ET-tay], a distinctive type of pasta that originates from the heel of Italy’s boot. Its name means “little ears”, which gives you a hint as to this pasta’s shape. But if your pantry (or grocer) is orecchiette-free, pasta of any shape makes an adequate substitute. At no extra charge, here’s a smart kitchen trick to cut down on dishes: Rather than cook the broccoli separately, throw it in boiling water with the pasta during the final minute of cooking time, so the vegetable’s perfectly crisp-tender, and the pasta’s al dente....

That’s why when Peace Out Skincare reached out offering me a sample of its newest Dark Spots Serum to try, I jumped on the opportunity. Coming hot on the heels of launching their popular Acne Serum and a face version of their wildly loved Retinol Eye Stick, the Dark Spots Serum is perfect for hyperpigmented skin and people who suffer from stubborn acne scars. I’ve been testing it out for three weeks now, and it has significantly lightened a patch of gloomy-looking scars on my left cheek....

For more homemade egg dyes, check out our recipes for blue dye, yellow dye, orange dye, brown dye, and green dye.