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Patio decor ideas go past essentials like seat cushions and umbrellas. Privacy screens, painted furniture, outdoor rugs and more add color and fun. A few colorful updates can turn a lackluster backyard into an inviting outdoor room. Credit: Paul Costello Colorful Outdoor Fabrics Outdoor fabrics are an easy way to add color to your backyard. This allows you to easily redo your backyard color scheme without completely starting over. Colorful Backyard Retreat Carve out a cozy backyard retreatwith colorful outdoor furniture and accessories....

Take yourself from nervous amateur to confident cook with these essential cooking techniques. Start simple and apply these cooking techniques to some essential recipes. As you learn, keep in mind that cooking is a skill that takes practice. Credit: Blaine Moats Food Safety 1. How to Keep Your Food Safe Food safety should be first and foremost in the kitchen. Chopping and Prepping 2. Get comfortable with achef’s knifeto make these tasks feel quick and easy....

Elevate your outdoor space with these ideas that are both stylish and functional. Covered Porch with a Hanging Swing Werner Straube Few things are as welcoming as aporch swing. Add pillows and throws to make it as inviting as a cozy sofa. Credit:ADAM ALBRIGHT Add an Oversized Doormat Use anoutdoor area rugas a doormat for an elevated look. Modern Covered Porch with Brick Walkway David Tsay Create apathway of brick paversto elevate your curb appeal....

Impress visitors with these clever guest bathroom ideas, including thoughtful amenities and clever storage hacks. Guests should feel welcome the moment they step into your house. Leave space for guests to lay out their own products, makeup, and hair tools as well. Credit:Jay Wilde Add Easy-to-Reach Storage Asmall bathroomcan present some challenges when preparing for guests. One solution to limited storage is to addshelves above the toilet. you might install open shelving with brackets or add afreestanding unitthat fits neatly over the toilet for storage....

Michael Partenio Flea-market finds add unique vintage style to your home and often cost less than buying new. An old dresser, for example, canstore extra towelsand toiletries in the bathroom. Place wooden crates on the bottom shelf to keep items like cutting boards or rolling pins within reach. Credit:Michael Partenio A tray on top helps ensure items don’t topple when the cart is rolled around. Cut the sack into pieces to fit, then apply them to the drawer using decoupage medium....

Extra plates for party goers or blankets for cool nights can be easily accessed using these deck storage ideas. Sort Serveware John Granen Have everything you need in a pinch whilehosting an outdoor soiree. An old work table painted a fresh color holds planters and containers for hand tools. Credit:Adam Albright Store Sports Equipment Gordon Beall Toys and sports equipment keep kids entertained outside during warm months. Keep these items tidy yet easy to grab by creating a sports center on the side of the deck....

The beauty of the changing leaves is a starting point for these easy fall leaf decor ideas. Kelsey Hansen Looking forfall decorating ideas? Bring the beauty of colorful fall foliage indoors with DIY fall leaf decor. Credit:Kelsey Hansen We have what you need for indoor and outdoor decor with leaves. Plus, get our best ideas for displaying yourfall craft projects. Reusable Leaf Centerpiece This sprawlingfall centerpieceis made from twigs and coffee-filter leaves....

With these creative DIY ideas, you could learn how to update old kitchen cabinets without replacing them. You dont have to tear out old cabinetry to give your kitchen a fresh new look. Try these easy ways to refresh your cabinets with paint, molding, inserts, and new hardware. Credit: Brie Passano These tricks work for bathroom cabinetry, too! Use a strong adhesive to secure them in place. When the glue is dry, prime and paint the cabinet your desired color and reattach hardware....

Instead, head to your local dollar store and stock up on these fun finds. TheseValentine’s Day giftsanddecor ideaswill level up your holiday game without emptying your wallet. A glue gun makes the job easier, and the best part? Credit: Sarah Lemire you’re free to customize the message to say whatever your heart desires. Heart-Shape Cookies Not everyone has the time to bake Instagram-worthy confections. Thankfully, theseheart-shaped cookiesdo the job without having to spend a single minute in the kitchen....

Learn how to arrange furniture in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and more with these tricks. Knowinghow to arrange furniturecan help you navigate how a room will be used. Consider freestanding pieces in a smaller room and wall-to-wall built-ins in a larger room. Credit: Erin Kunkel double-check to include somestorage near the TVfor media items. For a symmetrical layout, position key seating pieces near the fireplace and arrange them facing each other....

These annual and perennial flowering vines will take your garden to gorgeous heights. Flowering vines are an easy way to fill vertical spaces in your garden with life and color. Also called Bengal clock vine, this fast grower is a perennial vine in mild climates. Credit: Bob Stefko It can be brought indoors as a houseplant in colder northern regions during the winter. When grown as an annual, blue sky vine can grow up to 8 feet in one season....

Whether you want fun or frightful faces greeting trick-or-treaters, we have a free downloadable stencil you’ll love. Check out our Halloweenpumpkin stencilsfor the best funny to scary faces for your front porch. Use our downloadable jack-o'-lantern face templates for carving jack-o'-lanterns. Credit: Jason Donnelly Whichever you choose, every printable is free and ready for you to get started carving. Frankenstein’s Monster Let Halloween’s most famous monster take center stage on your jack-o'-lantern....

Good gates make good gardens. Get inspiration for picking the right gate for your space. John Granen The right garden gate can make a powerful first impression, enhancing the aesthetic of your property. Credit:John Granen Choosing the right garden gate will depend on your style and what you need the gate to do. If you want charm andcurb appeal, a simplewhite picket gatemight be all you need. If you needadded privacy or security, a solid heavy-duty gate might be a better pick....