Save time and money this holiday season by creating a homemade garland from dried citrus. Brie Passano We all know how expensive the holidays can be. Save some cash this Christmas by making a DIY dried-orange garland to decorate your home. Credit:Brie Passano way to decorate for the holiday season. Allow it to heat up while you prep your ingredients. Jacob Fox Prep Oranges Begin slicing two to three oranges with a serrated knife....

Make your front door the most cheerful spot at home with this dried orange wreath. This season, look beyond decor intraditional red and greenand display a fragrant dried orange slice wreath. We’ll show you how to dry fresh orange slices and arrange them to create a handmade holiday decoration. Credit: Jacob Fox All you’ll need to assemble thisinexpensive Christmas craftis a wire wreath frame, assorted greenery, and oranges. Finish the farmhouse wreath with a gray buffalo check ribbon....

Carson Downing If youve ever had a taste of real paella, you know its something special. This Spanish rice dish, which hails from Valencia, is all about bold flavors and tradition. But heres the thing: authentic paella takes time, patience, and just the right technique. Credit:Carson Downing Its a dish thats meant to be savored, both in the making and the eating. Thats why, for busy weeknights, a shortcut version can be a lifesaver....

Put the finishing touch on your grocery store bouquet (orwrapped gift!) with a handmade floral bow. Gather your favorite ribbon and try this easy DIYa simple looping technique is all you’ll need to master. Credit: Jacob Fox Customize your handmade bow with your favorite pattern and colors. We’ll show you how to make an easy florist bow in four simple steps. The steps below explain how to tie aflorist bow with ribbon....

Learn how to make a flower bed that will add beautiful color and texture to your landscaping. Kindra Clineff 1. Choose a spot in your yard that hasgood drainage. Credit:Kindra Clineff A Soggy conditions will dramatically limit your choices of flowering plants. If you have underground irrigation, check on those lines too. Will you include a focal point such as a birdbath or some whimsical garden art? Credit:William N. Hopkins...

The options are nearly endless, but the actual building part comes first. Here are the questions it’s crucial that you answer: Where will it go? Anywhere from a corner of the backyard to your front entryway can make a great spot for a flowerbed. Credit: Marty Baldwin How much sunlight will the space get? Whats the soil like? Most floweringannuals and perennialsappreciate loamy soil withplenty of compostadded to it. Flowerbed Ideas and Designs Once you choose a site, its time for the fun partflowerbed design....

Add natural beauty to your yard with a DIY garden fountain. The best part: you’ve got the option to do it with an old terra-cotta pot. For this project, use any pop in of pot (we think terra-cotta is a classic look). Disguise the cord by guiding a few stems of one of the surrounding plants along the rim. Set the freestanding fountain in a garden bed or border that has an electrical outlet nearby....

Heres how to welcome guests to your home with a simple hanging basket that lasts all summer long. Welcome springand all of your guestswith a simple hanging basket on your front porch. Liners for wire baskets include sphagnum moss, coco fiber, burlap, plastic, and pressed paperboard. Credit: William N. Hopkins If you’re using sphagnum moss for your basket, assemble it first. If you’re using a paperboard liner, drill drainage holes in the bottom before planting....

Use a streamlined sphere planter to create a dynamic hanging basket for orchids. This easy project can be done in under an hour. Display gorgeous orchids in a mod metal planter filled with soft moss and groundcover. Credit: Adam Albright This arrangement uses chartreusesedumand Spanish moss for high-contrast against colorfulorchidblooms. With the right materials, this project is super simple and ends up looking sleek. This will result in a bowl-like shape....

it’s possible for you to create this DIY haunted mansion wreath in an afternoon! This not-so-spookyHalloween door decorationwill be the envy of the neighborhood this fall. Fold a 4-inch tube in half the long way and unfold. Credit: Brie Passano Fold the long way again on the opposite side. This will give the circular tube a square shape. Fold the pieces outward,then gluetwo opposite top edges together to make a roof shape....

Make these unique containers yourself. Over time, the artificial stone beds will age and gather moss for added charm. To make a planter that mimics hewn stone, handcraft your own using an artificial stone product called hypertufa. Kritsada Panichgul.Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Made of a few simple ingredients, hypertufa planters are lightweight yet durable andmake perfect little container gardens. Make several hypertufa pots and group them at different heights. These pots work well for small plants that might otherwise get lost in the garden....

Learn how to make a traditional king cake just like you’d find in New Orleans. The real question is, are you ready for the challenge? What Is a King Cake? Credit:Rachel Marek Baking a tiny plastic baby into a king cake wasnt common practice until the 1800s. Some say the baby represents Jesus. It’s also said to bring good luck and prosperity. Credit:Rachel Marek How to Make King Cake Our king cake recipe starts with ayeast doughthat’s flavored with nutmeg....

Ever wish you could afford your own island? Now you’re able to. This DIY project uses identical dressers to create a storage-savvy spot in your kitchen. Is your kitchen in need of a little extra counter or storage space? We have the solution. Our easy-to-follow instructions mean you could whip up this simple project this weekend. Check that your trim pieces fit before proceeding to the next step. Step 2: Prime and Paint Sand, prime, and paint trim and dressers....