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Decks that lack privacy, shade, and personality aren’t ideal for outdoor living and entertaining. These before-and-after deck makeovers showcase how to transform a lackluster space into a charming outdoor living area. Before: Colorful Outdoor Oasis Basic outdoor furniture did little to dress up this deck. Credit: Jason Donnelly Colorful accessories and potted plants bring lively personalityto this outdoor entertaining hub. The built-in bench was too shallow for comfort, and the wide expanse received virtually no shade....

These tough, flowering, drought-tolerant perennials will hold their own when summer heat and drought kick in. Their beautiful blooms will keep on coming even through a spell of dry weather. Most also attract pollinators butaren’t favorites of deer and rabbits. Credit: Bob Stefko Yarrow Yarrow tolerates heat like a champ, and this easy-growingdrought-tolerant perennialis also a great cut flower. Plus, deer, rabbits, andmost other pests won’t touch it. Since yarrow can quickly proliferate through self-seeding, it’s a good choice for container planting....

Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole Who says Easter casseroles have to be eggy? This year, take your dish into sweeter territory with stuffed French toast. Pure maple syrup sends each slice over the top. Credit: Jason Donnelly Orange Easter Bunny Rolls These sweet orange rolls will be the cutest part of your Easter brunch. A simple rolling-and-twisting technique is all it takes to create the seasonal shape. Finish the baked bunnies with a sticky-sweet marmalade glaze....

We’ve got Easter menu ideas for all types of entertaining. Hosting this year’s get-together? Our Easter dinner menus and recipes are here to help. Credit: Jacob Fox Get nostalgic with a traditional brown-sugar ham or leg of lamb. Try a beef Easter dinner showstopper like our coffee-crusted beef tenderloin. You could even shake things up with spicy seared scallops or roast duck in a mouthwatering blackberry-citrus sauce. Credit:Jake Sternquist Each menu features Easter side dish recipes and delectable spring desserts....

You don’t have to be an artist to create something beautiful for your homegive these projects a try! BHG / Marisa Kikis Art doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be beautiful. Each of these easy DIY canvas art ideas starts with a blank page for you to be creative. Credit:BHG / Marisa Kikis Let thesehandmade projectsinspire you to make one-of-a-kind art for your home. Geometric DIY Canvas Art Create a modern masterpiece withpainters tapeand sample pots of paint on canvas....

Get the family together to craft a simple Easter basket. Get our most creative ideas sure to delight every bunny. DIY Moss Covered Easter Basket This chic Easter basket doubles as agorgeous spring centerpiece. Credit: Courtesy of Alice and Lois Fill your finished basket with candy and goodiesand maybe a few colorfuldyed Easter eggs. To make them, stuff a layer of faux grass into the bottom of each boot. Tin Easter Basket Enliven a simple metal tin into this year’s Easter basket....

Try our tips and design suggestions to get maximum impact in your garden. It’s contrasted (in color and texture) by a planting ofblue fescue(Festuca’Elijah Blue'). Repeat Colors and Textures Planting one of everything gives your garden a hodgepodge look. Brian Gomsak.Credit: Brian Gomsak Avoid that by reusing the same colors, shapes, or plant varieties all around your landscape. The shape of the false cypress, in turn, is a repeat of theJapanese maplenext to the deck....

Before bedtime, make one of these delicious lunch entrees, then pack it to enjoy tomorrow. Creamy BLT Pasta Salad You betpasta saladcan be a full meal. With plenty of vegetables and protein, this make-ahead lunch is the starnot just a side dish. Credit: Blaine Moats Chicken Cobb Wraps Savor the best of salad and a sandwich in one easy make-ahead lunch. Instead of dressing, we suggest getting saucy with our simple green onion aioli....

Make a batch for any potluck or party! Thesedelectable dessertsare quick and easy, so they don’t require complicated baking techniques. Most importantly, they don’t need an oven! Credit: Kritsada Panichgul These areeasy dessertsfor the little bakers in your family, and some come together with just a few ingredients. No-Bake Lemon Drops Get ready to pucker up for this no-bake cookie recipe. It’s got a double dose of tart. Credit: Blaine Moats...

These recipes make hosting a party easier than ever. Looking for no-fuss appetizer recipes? Bust out your slow cooker. Credit: Brie Passano Plus, get some of our favorite slow cooker main dishes for easyweeknight meals. Meatball Sliders This saucymeatball recipeis an adorableand surprisingly easyway to get any party started. The entire recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep. Credit: Blaine Moats Mix upcream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and garlic to create the creamy base....

It immediately makes you feel more productive and makes your bedroom look neater. And theres no need to master any fancy techniques (unless you want to, of course). Do it as the water heats up for your morning shower. Credit: Adam Albright Or if your partner sleeps in longer, give this job to them. This will prevent any running around looking for something that could make you late. Just remember to consistently return items when youre done with them....

These low-maintenance indoor plants are perfect for adding greenery to your bedroom. There are many low-maintenance plants for bedrooms to choose from. The 14 houseplants below are particularly beautiful and easy to care for. Credit: Jason Donnelly Keep a plastic or ceramic plant saucer below the plant. This will keep moisture from damaging carpet or wood surfaces. Above all, never let your houseplant sit in standing water. Credit: Mike Jensen...

Give these perennial flowers some room and stand back. They’ll soon create towering walls of color in your landscape. This tall perennial flower is slow to emerge in spring, but once it does, it grows quickly. Credit: Jim Westphalen Thanks to their enormous, intricate blooms,cut flowerswill make bouquets more dramatic and eye-catching. Lily bulbs will multiply and grow in clumps with many stems, adding abundant blossoms to your garden. It’s a tough-as-nails perennial that will quickly spring up in your garden....