Give your modern farmhouse new life with these expert design tips. The aesthetic embraces a mostly neutral color palette, focusing on black, white, and natural wood textures. When used in true modern farmhouse fashion, shiplap is typically bright white. Credit:Brie Williams John Granen Is the Shiplap Trend Gone for Good? Interior design professionals agree that shiplap itself isn’t the problem. Instead, it’s how overused the material was and still is....

Growing sunflowers in pots allows you to enjoy these beautiful flowers anywhere in your yard. Jay Wilde A beloved summer annual,sunflowers make a statementin the garden with their brightly colored petals. Steps for Planting Sunflowers in Pots 1. Credit:Jay Wilde Select a large pot. Choosing theright-sized containeris key to growing sunflowers in pots. Most varieties of sunflowers grow several feet tall, sometimes reaching five to six feet. When growing sunflowers in pots, ensure the container has plenty of depth and space to support the roots....

Learn how to reupholster a chair with these basic techniques that give your furniture a fresh look. Measuring all the pieces and cord lengths will help determine how much fabric you should probably reupholster a chair. When in doubt, err on the side of too much fabric so you don’t come up short. Credit: Jay Wilde Photograph the chair before you strip the original covering, taking full-length and detailed photos for reference....

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Paint these architectural details in a day (or weekend) with the right tools and methods. Eaves add architectural interest, but they also serve an important function. Upkeep of these overhangs is essentialeven if theyre not all that exciting a place to invest time and money. Painting eaves and soffits prevents weathering and keeps your exterior looking fresh. What to do with guttering? The answer is always to remove it. When paintingsoffits and eaves, allot 1 to 2 hours for every 25 linear feet....

Yet anyone who’s ever gone shopping for cheese knows that those basic ingredients can yield fascinatinglydifferent cheeses. How do you choose a cheese you’ll love? The easiest way is to get a general understanding of six basic types of cheese. Credit:Kelsey Hansen Start with this cheese guide, and we’ll have you talking like a cheese pro in no time. As they age, they become more firm and pungent. Look for these cheese names when seeking great graters!...

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If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theyre all under $300. Better Homes & Gardens / Francesca Fasciglione Giving your home a luxurious makeover doesnt have to drain your wallet. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Francesca Fasciglione The table arrives fully assembled, so its ready to go right out of the box. Ezra Accent Cabinet Thisgorgeous accent piecepulls double duty as a tabletop and cabinet. Place it in your kitchen to hold delicate china or your bedroom to hold antiques....

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If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. More than 10,000 Amazon shoppers have bought it in the past month. Theyre also on sale for $25 right now ahead of the holidays. Credit:Amazon Onefive-star reviewerloved their pack so much, they called these hooks a must-have holiday item. They added that they work great and are easy to attach and move around the tree as needed. Plenty of pet owners also sounded off in the reviews, lauding the hooks as genius....

We love an easy and quick-to-pull-together,no-bake dessert! This bar is aScotcheroomeets vanilla pudding, and has a decadentchocolate frostinglayer over top. ensure nobody is allergic to peanuts before you bring to the get-together, or label accordingly. Credit: Andy Lyons Crunchy cereal combined with peanut butter makes the base. Then top with a sweet vanilla pudding mixture which thickens up with powdered sugar. Finally, spread a quick and easy homemade chocolate frosting over the top....

Say goodbye to a bland bird. Its a fun way to bring something different to the feast. The seasonings from the ranch packet may offer enough. Credit:Carson Dowining The finished gravy will have a subtle ranch flavor. Ingredients 1 (12-14)lbturkey 2/3cupmayonnaise 1oz. Place a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Credit:Carson Dowining Prep Turkey Remove neck and giblets from turkey; reserve for another use or discard. Pat turkey skin dry with paper towels....

These forgotten second mortgages are crawling back from the dead. Without any feasible alternatives, spending 30-plus years paying off a mortgage with rising interest has become the norm. What you may not know: Sometimes people need two mortgages to buy (or keep) a house. Credit:DreamPictures / Getty Images Home prices have become so high that its not uncommon to take outa second mortgageto finance the purchase. These second mortgages can become zombie mortgages, and they can haunt you if you’re not careful....