Secure Wire to Lid Once the sealant has dried, secure the lid in the flat coil. Prep Paint Dilute a small amount of your acrylic paint with water, roughly a 1:1 ratio. Add more water if you want more wood grain to show through. Credit: Jacob Fox Paint Stakes Apply paint with paintbrush and allow to dry. Once the paint has dried, use the paint pen to write on each stake....

String up lights anywhere in your yard with these container gardens that double as sturdy hanging posts. This simple outdoor project lets you easily assemble sturdy posts for string lights without digging holes in your yard. The string-light planters also provide an opportunity toadd color to your yard with pretty flowersor lush greenery. Credit: Adam Albright Determine how many planters you plan to make and gather your materials before you begin....

Thoughtful decor instantly sets the tone for any party, from backyard barbecues andbirthday partiesto baby showers and weddings. One easy,affordable decorationanyone can DIY is fluffy, colorful tissue paper pom-poms. Stack the sheets, then accordion-fold the full stack into about 2-inch pleats. Press down gently to crease the folds, being careful not to rip the tissue paper. For example, you’re able to createscallopedtissue paper pom-poms by rounding both ends of your folded stack....

Learn how to transform inexpensive, lightweight boards into elegant wood beams that look just like reclaimed timber. Examine your ceiling to identify joists, lights, and other obstructions you’ll need to work around. Once you’ve decided on the layout, screw 14 boards across the length of your ceiling. Credit: Paul Dyer These will act as your guide. Attach the boards at the joists with 4-inch screws. Fill in nail holes with wood filler, then distress andstain the boxfor a rustic look....

Ingenious New Orleans bakers took a European torte and fashioned the New Orleans version. Aclassic dessertthat dates back to the 1920s, this is a special multilayer cake everyone will love. Here’s our recipe for Doberge cake, including tips for making the lemon filling. Credit: Mike Dieter What Is a Doberge Cake? Pronounced like do-Bash, this is aspecial occasion cakethat is famous in New Orleans. The traditional version is a layeredvanilla sponge cakewith creamy custard and a rich frosting....

DIY concrete planters are simple to make with this step-by-step guide. Start your own by following these step-by-step instructions. Apply a generous layer of cooking oil all over the inside of the mold with a paintbrush. Credit:Brie Goldman. Props: Breanna Ghazali This will help make it easier to unmold your planter once the concrete dries. Oil the Inner Container Coat the outer sides and bottom of your smaller mold with cooking oil....

Learn the right way to make flavorful enchiladasplus our favorite fillings. After deciding on a recipe, it’s time to choose the tortillas. Corn tortillas are traditional for enchiladas, butflour tortillasalso work. Credit: Jason Donnelly Choose 7- or 8-inch flour tortillas or 6-inch corn tortillasthey fit best in most pans. Recipes vary, but for a 3-quart rectangular casserole dish, you will need about eightflour or corn tortillas. Buy It:3-Quart Rectangular Baking Dish, $20, Target...

Chef Scott Peacock’s light-as-air yeast dinner rolls are buttery brown on the outside, and tender inside. If you have a fear of yeast, this recipe is for you. Scott’s attention to detail will help even the most inexperienced bakers succeed. Credit: Andy Lyons If you’re a savvy yeast roll baker, give Scott’s no-knead one bowl technique a try. Transfer the rolls from the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely....

Well show you how to make ravioli dough by hand and with a food processor. If you love your pasta with more texture, consider making our traditional semolina pasta variation. Stir in meat mixture. Credit:BHG /Sonia Bozzo How Much Ravioli Filling Do I Need? For each recipe for ravioli dough you make, you’ll need at least 1 cup of filling. Place dough over frame, making sure it completely covers frame....

Velvety smooth and tangy-sweet, this homemade ice cream is bursting with the flavor of ripe peaches. Transform that bounty of juicysummer peachesinto this homemade peach ice cream. A peach-infused custard is then processed in your ice cream maker until creamy and frozen. Credit: Karla Conrad Should you have leftover peach ice cream, drop scoops into glasses of cold lemon-lime soda for a fantasticfloat. Transform this ice cream into an incredible dessert by adding toppings or serving with other homemade items....

Score baking bragging rights by perfecting donuts from scratchand sharing the irresistible results. Donuts (also spelled doughnuts) are deep-fried pastries made from dough. Donut-like fried pastries appear in many forms the world over, both savory and sweet. Credit:Scott Little However, in the United States, donuts are most often sweet treats commonly enjoyed at breakfast. The apprentice decided to poke holes in the pastries before frying to help them cook more evenly....

Brie Goldman Call them fried potatoes, home fries, home-fried potatoes, or cottage fries. Here, we’ll explain how to make fried potatoes in each of these ways. To personalize your spuds, see the add-ins and seasoning ideas for your fried potato recipes below. Credit:Brie Goldman Jason Donnelly How to Pan-Fry Potatoes Anykind of potatowill work using this method for cooking fried potatoes. If you use potatoes with thicker skin, such as russets, you may want to peel them first....

Homemade gluten-free egg noodles? Yes, c’mon! Everyone in the family will enjoy this easy gluten-free beef stroganoff recipe. Credit:Jason Donnelly This easy gluten-free beef stroganoff recipe takes the classic recipe to the next level with its gluten-free ingredients. Try even morebeef stroganoff recipeswith different flavors and looks until you find your favorite one to make on repeat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Credit:Jason Donnelly In a 10-inch skillet heat 1 Tbsp....