I look for festive accents that complement the existing decor in the home. The best part about faux garland is theres no mess (a big win!) and you’ve got the option to use the pieces year after year. Credit:Lucy Call What are your favorite holiday decorating trends this year? Im loving the versatility ofgarland! Ive loved usingmini wreathson the backs of chairs and on interior windows. The best part about faux garland is theres no mess (a big win!...

From portobello burgers to carrot dogs, Brown’s guide for plant-based grilling won’t have you missing meat. Theyre like, Oh, that looks good. Let me try it. Credit:Andrew Eccles Thats what happens when I do videos. (You may be pleasantly surprised by how quickly they get snapped up.) Im like an old lady in my spirit, she says. Credit:BHG / Ana Cadena Food brings us all together. Its something we all have in common, no matter how we eat....

Keyanna Bowen Its been months since flames engulfed the city of Los Angeles. For Ciara Benko, who lost her childhood home, its finally starting to sink in. I was like, Don’t think about it too much. Credit:Keyanna Bowen And now, we just have to sit with it. A lot of people said Yes, even if it was just discounts or it was full replacements. Her dad is an avid biker, and his beloved bike was among what was lost....

Traditionally, as part of that celebratory carnival, colorful king cakes are served at parties and gatherings. Baking a baby into the cake wasnt common practice until the 1800s. Hint: Its good luck! Credit:BHG / Hugo Lin BHG / Hugo Lin What Is a King Cake? The tradition of making and serving king cakes dates back to the origins of Mardi Gras itself. However, the official season of Mardi Gras begins on January 6also known as Epiphany in the Christian tradition....

Precise measuring and marking are part of the most fundamental know-hows in carpentry. Brush up on your skills (or learn!) with our easy-to-follow guide. Credit: Shaun Sullivan Knowing how to measure and mark lumber is essential toall other carpentry skills. The success of many DIY projects will depend on accurate measurements and markings. Luckily, this doesn’t require complicated or expensive equipment. Credit: Dave Toht You just need the correct tools and concentration....

Coastal grandma meets ‘Gilmore Girls’ in this cozier-than-ever fall decor style. Its the fall mashup ofcoastal grandmaand Hamptons decor you didnt know you needed. Erin Kunkel What Is the New England Prep Fall Decor Aesthetic? Credit: Michael Partenio The New England Prep Fall decor aesthetic is classic coastal chic with an autumnal twist. Its characterized by subdued tones, natural textures, and seasonal touches likewhite pumpkinsand dried grasses. Here are simple ways to incorporate this fall decor trend into your home, according to Sauter....

A deck greatly expands your outdoor living space while adding a beautiful focal point to your backyard. Wedge a shim above the post of one beam, if necessary. Drill pilot holes and drive screws or nails to fasten the beams to each other. Credit: Laurie Black Check for square, then anchor the rim joists to the beam with screws. To mark the angled cut line, measure out from the corner an equal distance in both directions....

Panel Walls with Board and Batten Unadorned walls are a blank canvas. Look for opportunities to add architectural character with molding. Here, amodern twist on board-and-battenturned this once-boring bedroom into an eye-catching retreat. Credit: Tria Giovan Inexpensive trim pieces can be cut to size to fit your dream configuration. Incorporate Wood Beams Take advantage of extra vertical height by capturing the look of hand-hewn barn beams. These dark-stained wood beams lend a rustic touch to a neutral kitchen....

Color and pattern can take aneutral roomfrom blah to beautiful. And you’re not just limited to paint to jazz up your space. Awood floorin a matte finish adds visual warmth underfoot. Credit: Marty Baldwin Try these simple tips for elevating the hub of your home. In this space, pale sage walls act as a neutral background for other, more vibrant colors. A patternedarea rugcombines orange, pink, purple, green, and blue....

Learn when to aerate, methods for aeration, and preparation steps. Several methods and tools are used to accomplish the task manually or mechanically. When deciding how to aerate your lawn, consider your yard size,grass key in, and budget. Credit: Dean Schoeppner Why Aerate Your Lawn? Over time, soilespeciallyclaytends to compact and harden due to foot traffic, mowing, and poor drainage. This prevents water, oxygen, and nutrients from reaching the hungry roots of your grass....

Treat your wardrobe with careand make it last longerby learning when and how to air-dry clothes properly. What Clothes Can I Put in the Dryer? But it’s always best to check the clothing care label. Credit:Jacob Fox You especiallydon’t want to machine-dryanything that should bewashed by hand. When in doubt, air-dry clothes on a clothes-drying rack. How Should I Prep My Clothes for the Dryer? Credit:Jacob Fox Before even washing clothes, you’re gonna wanna sort clothing....

Add a concrete sheen to any countertop with our easy tutorial. Learn how to create a finish that rivals the weight (and the price tag) of real concrete. But oftentimes they have to be custom built for the homemeaning costs can climb quickly. Credit:KIM CORNELISON Luckily, there’s an easy DIY solutiona faux-concrete finish. Here’s how to pull off DIY concrete countertops. KIM CORNELISON What You Need Before You Begin: Prep and Prime Assemble your materials....

Use this easy DIY technique to add shimmer to any decor by learning how to gold leaf. Give your home a little luxury and shine with gold leaf. Plus, it’s made with real gold for that perfect metallic sheen. Credit:BETTER HOMES & GARDENS / ADAM ALBRIGHT The precious metal has been hammered into extremely thin sheets available in various karats and colors. The flexibility and thinness of the gold metal sheets make it an easy material to DIY with....