Scarf joints help conceal the seam in your molding. Before remodeling, learn how to make one. But a joint becomes unavoidable when the room is longer than your molding. The solution is a scarf joint to make the seam as invisible as possible. Learn how to make one for your home makeover using our helpful tips below. That way, you’ll only see the seam on amoving day. opt for location for the scarf joint, positioning itover a stud, if possible....

If your recipe calls for self-rising flour, but you have none, don’t worry. You likely already have all the ingredients you’ll need for a substitute. If you’ve never encountered this, it’s simply regular flour with the leavening agents already included. Credit:BHG / Alexandra Shytsman BHG / Alexandra Shytsman What Is Self-Rising Flour? Self-rising flour is a combination of all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. If you need a substitute for self-rising flour, we have two optionsone with gluten and one without....

Build your own shadow box frame to house treasured keepsakes. Using construction adhesive, permanently glue in the glass panel so it won’t shift around or fall out. This glass panel is essential to keeping your items protected. Measure and Cut Wood Measure the openingon your frame. The lengths will vary depending on the size of your frame. Transfer measurements to your 1x3 wood board, and cut four pieces. Butt it against a long piece to form a 90-degree angle and clamp....

Brie Goldman Theres nothing like stepping into a home wafting with its very own signature fragrance. While weve recommended a variety of simmer pot recipes, consider this a job where experimentation is encouraged. Mix and match yourfavorite scentsand ingredients to create your own unique DIY simmer pot recipe. Credit:Brie Goldman The recipe starts with citrus and rosemary and finishes with vanilla extract for a sweet finish. It can easily be adjusted to suit your preferences, with additions, substitutions, and/or recipe adjustments....

A cozy tufted headboard doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. Make your own using these simple steps. Elegant and classy, atufted headboardis timeless. These headboards remind us of plush pillow-top beds and warm, fuzzy blankets. They make us want to snuggle in. You’ll be surprised at how simple it is to make your own. Keep reading for the full step-by-step instructions. Screw the plywood to the stretcher every few inches all the way around....

This DIY eucalyptus wreath is the perfect base for any decor style. Dress it up with different seasonal accents for a look that works all year round! A wreath of seededeucalyptus branchesis a lovely DIYcraft project for the holidaysor any time of year. This simple projectwhich you’re free to finish in under an houris built on an embroidery hoop base. Leave the pruning to adults or kids old enough to be careful with sharp blades and wires....

Plant a landscape that can catch and filter runoff. You’ll help reduce water pollution while enjoying a more colorful yard. Whenever it rains, all thatwater has to go somewhere. Credit: Ian Adams Creating a rain garden in your yard is a practical and beautiful solution. This water-smart landscape feature is designed to catch and filter rainwater runoff with the help of native plants. Plus, your rain garden will provide a home to birds, butterflies, and other beneficial creatures....

A DIY slug beer trap is simple to make from items you probably have around the house. To confirm yourslug problem, look for the creatures with a flashlight at night when they are most active. They may even appear during the day when it’s cloudy and rainy. Credit:zhikun sun / Getty Images How can slugs smell without a nose? Slugs have two pairs of feelers. The top or larger pair carry their eyes, while the smaller pair are home to scenting organs....

Make these fresh, customizable smoothies at home and skip the pricey juice bar or supermarket bottled versions. Whichever route you prefer, break out your blender and prepare to design your perfect recipe. BHG / Michela Buttignol How to Make a Smoothie Step-by-Step Calling all creative foodies! Credit:BHG / Michela Buttignol There are very few rules when it comes to how to make a smoothie. Just about anyfruitworks, so choose based on your favorite flavors, seasonality, and food intolerances or preferences....

There’s nothing more nostalgic than homemade holiday decor. Marty Baldwin Snow globes perfectly capture thenostalgic childhood magicthat Christmas brings. This year, personalize your own glittery creation by learning how to make a snow globe yourself. Credit:Marty Baldwin We suggest making a snow globe (or several!) alongside someone special, whether that’s a creative friend, spouse, or little one. Gather small ceramic or plastic figurines to display, avoiding anything with metal components that could rust....

Maximize your flower power by creating a double hanging basket. Remove the chains from the baskets and place a liner into each basket. Fill the liners to the brim with apotting mixdesigned for container use. Credit:Peter Krumhardt Trim the extra lengths of the ties. Space planting holes evenly, about 3 inches apart. Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut planting holes in the liners where you made marks. Credit:Peter Krumhardt...

Get ready for spooky this season with this under-30-minute craft. This easyHalloween craftcan be made in half an hour and done on a dime using only four materials. Yourfront porchormantlewill be decked out with an eerie look in no time. Credit: Carson Downing If you place the web outside, be wary of fall rain showers. Bring your creation inside during rainy days to prevent it from being ruined. When you have a measurement, cut nine pieces of yarn one foot longer than your measurement....

The outline of the path doesn’t have to be precise. If the edges of some stones fall slightly outside the path’s edge, that adds to the appeal. Stepping stonesare set individually in sand recesses, each excavated to conform to the shape of the individual stone. Use a 1-inch spacing if you plan to run wheeled garden equipment over the path. A stepping-stone path is afun weekend projectfor the whole family since it requires no heavy lifting....