You don’t need to live in a rural, century-old home to achieve a cozy farmhouse aesthetic. Try using materials like thrifted feed sacks, your grandmother’s tea towels, or vintage country French fabric. For a casual, unfussy look, arrange them among modern store-bought varieties. Credit: Dave Greer Or transform an armoire into a stripped-down china cabinet. Just remove the doors and install simple shelf pegs from the hardware store. For a contrasting look, sand and stain existing shelves or cut your own planks....

Carve out some special family time this season with one of these classic holiday traditions. We all know that the holidays can be super busy and stressful. Kim Cornelison 1. Credit: Matthew Clark Or you take each kid on a special solo date. Create a Gift Scavenger Hunt Want to see the kids go even crazier with glee than usual come Christmas? Hide their presents around the house! Credit:Kim Cornelison...

We have free cat pumpkin carving stencils that will match your furry friend! Norwegian Forest Cat Pumpkin Norwegian Forest cats boast a distinguished double coat topped with water-resistant hair. Their various colorsfrom pure white to coal-black, with many hues and patterns in betweenmake each look unique. Credit: Jay Wilde Create the look on this catpumpkin carvingusing a mix of etching and carving. This pumpkin cat would look adorable on your fall front porch with acarved mouse pumpkin!...

Our plans will help even novice gardeners achieve a bright, colorful perennial display. Luckily, we’re here to help. Theeasy-care plantsin these multi-seasonal designs will surely put on a long-lasting show outside your yard. Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke Anarbor placed around the front dooroffers an ideal perch for a pair of red ‘Blaze’ climbing roses. It features a mix of annuals and perennials (including some tropical varieties) that flourish in steamy weather....

Most veggies prefer slightly acidic soil, but these crops thrive in more alkaline gardens. Kindra Clineff Growing plants that are well-suited to your soil pH makes gardening a whole lot easier. If you are unsure of your garden’s pH,test the soil. Credit:Kindra Clineff A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH below 7 is considered acidic, while a pH above 7 is considered alkaline. These plants commonly develop problems with fusarium fungi in acidic soils....

Allergy intolerance or not, these gluten-free desserts can be for the whole family. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies A collection of gluten-free desserts could never be complete withoutchocolate chip cookies. Be sure to save this chocolate chip cookie recipe for every occasion. Credit: Karla Conrad The only recipe modification needed to make this dessert fit a gluten-free diet is to use gluten-free flour. The richchocolate ganachemakes the ultimate sweet topping. Gluten-Free Coconut Cream and Pineapple Cream Puffs Don’t be intimidated by making this gluten-free dessert....

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Get your home ready for the warmer months with these tasks and tips for indoor and outdoor spaces. Welcome warm weather with these essential spring home maintenance tasks. Complete each task yourself or hire a pro to help check things off your to-do list. Credit: Adam Albright Pay special attention to railings secured inconcrete, which can crackand expand in freezing conditions. Similarly, evaluate driveways and sidewalks for any cracks and unevenness that could be tripping hazards....

Keeping these low-light houseplants in direct sunlight can cause leaf burn and other issues. If yourpeace lilys uppermost leaves are yellowor faded, it may be receiving too much light. Just be sure to protect any throw in of snake plant from direct sun. Credit:Blaine Moats It can cause plant stress, yellowing or browning leaves, and leaf burn. However, intense sun can scorch ZZ plant leaves and cause their rich colors to fade....

As the saying goes, everything old becomes new againand thats certainly true ofholiday decor trends. These are the top retroholiday decorating trendsmaking a comeback. Monica Buck 1. The ornaments were machine-blown by Corning Glass Works before being hand-decorated and sold at F.W. Woolworth stores for a few pennies each. Rather than servinghot cocoaor apple cider in these old-fashioned Santa mugs, theyre primarily used for decor now. (A smart move, since true vintage pieces can often contain lead elements....

Create a calming outdoor escape with these easy design ideas. Try these ideas to get the most serene, sophisticated backyard oasis your budget allows. First, decide on a color scheme, and then gather outdoor pillows in different sizes and patterns. Credit: Ed Gohlich Opt foreasy-to-clean outdoor cushionsand fabrics that dry quickly and resist UV rays. To add a larger dose of colors and patterns, anchor your seating area with a stylishoutdoor rug....

My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together. This is just one of our Juneteenth quotes to inspire you. On June 19, 1865,General Order No. 3was read by Union General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas. The order informed enslaved Africans in America that they were free. That’s why we need this holiday." They claim it as their own and none can keep it from them....

Favorites such as pizza and burgers can be lightened up for healthier meals that even picky eaters can enjoy. Yep, pasta is on the table, along with easy-to-make family-friendly pizza. Beverage choices can include a glass of port wine or, for the kids,tart cherry juice. Credit: Carson Downing (We’re fans of adding shredded carrots, sliced radishes, and green onion.) Eat them handheld or with a knife and forkeither way, they’re yummy....