H. Camille Smith

Put a little science and two kitchen staples (aluminum foil and baking soda) to work to easily vanquish years' worth of tarnish from your silver or silverplated flatware.

Timeless rather than trendy, traditional style is a tried-and-true look that's ever evolving, mixing vintage and antique finds with a few of-the-moment accessories for a lasting look that truly never goes out of style.

Have your summer planters sizzled out but it's too early for mums — or you want to try a different look this year? We've got you! Use our plant recommendations and planting tips to pot up an autumnal planter that's fall-tastic!

A popular sight at Bavaria's official Oktoberfest, gingerbread hearts or lebkuchen are both a treasured souvenir and a tasty treat. Gather your favorite kinder and basic craft supplies to whip up a non-edible, crafty batch for your Oktoberfest celebration.

Get ready to get your Oktoberfest on! From inexpensively decking out a table in the classic blue and white colors of the Bavarian flag to stocking the bar with Germany's world-famous lagers, best-loved wines and even non-alcoholic sips for the kinder, we'll help you bring the best of Bavaria to your backyard celebration.

Make this year's Oktoberfest the best with these photo-ready DIY flower crowns that pair alpine-inspired faux blooms with the blue and white palette that's symbolic of Bavaria, the home of Germany's official Oktoberfest celebrations.

In just a few steps, give your summer wreath a fast fall fix-up by mixing in a few natural elements and faux fall leaves.

Give your porch, patio or foyer an autumnal update with this easy-to-craft fall wreath that pairs a sunburst shape with faux sunflowers for DIY fall decor that'll brighten up any spot — either indoors or out.

Your houseplants need a vacation — and with this easy upcycle you can turn kitchen castoffs into pretty pots that bring a taste of the tropics to any room of your home.

From printable party invitations to cute cupcake toppers, boo basket embellishments and party favors plus pumpkin-carving templates and indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, we've got everything you need to frighten up some fun this Halloween. All you need is a printer!

Need art — on a budget? We got you! Turn fresh or faux monstera, palm or fern leaves into textural fabric art with our handy-dandy trick for turning leftover chalk paint into DIY spray paint.

Give basic white drapery panels a not-so-basic makeover with an oversized stencil and budget-friendly acrylic craft paint for a look that says you splurged — when you really saved.

Give plain window treatments major wow factor —the designer way — by adding a leading edge of decorative tape trim to each drapery panel; no sewing machine (or designer) required.

If you haven't heard of Ranch Water yet, prepare yourself because it's about to be everywhere. And, once you've tried it, it's easy to see why: Ranch Water is basically a not-sweet, super pared-down margarita ... with bubbles. Intrigued? Read on for the unbelievably easy recipe, plus our tips for setting up a Ranch Water serving station (on a bookshelf!).

Easy-breezy and laidback, coastal style can give even a landlocked home the beach house feeling of vacay, every day.