H. Camille Smith

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.

Spring, summer, winter or fall — the easiest way to majorly boost your curb appeal (without splashing major cash) is to give your front porch planters a makeover. Follow our tips to prep the surface for paint, then plant each pot with an eye-catching combo of thriller, spiller and filler.

Canvas totes are not only handy for weekend trips and shopping outings; when monogrammed, they also make sweet gifts and even a perfectly personalized planter for your front porch.

You’ve seen it on all your favorite design sites and in catalogs: a wicker basket as a planter. But water + natural woven fibers = leaks and a rotten mess in short order. Learn how to protect your pricey basket while still achieving a trendy look with our waterproofing tips.

Flowers are available in every color imaginable, so why not plant the rainbow? Follow our plant recommendations and planting tips to pot up a colorful container garden that, bonus, can stand up to the heat of summer while attracting a variety of pollinators to your patio or deck.

In just a few steps, you can turn that dusty, old kettle grill into a stylish way to ice down your favorite summer sips.

Whether you're road-tripping with your furry BFF to (finally!) go on vacation or just to run errands around town, ensure your canine copilot is both comfortable and safe with our pooch-approved product picks.

BISSELL offers a wide range of cleaning products designed to target pet messes on hardwood and tile surfaces, plus upholstery, stairs and even your car's interior. I tested out three of their most popular cleaning machines, and here's what I thought.

Bring spring indoors with an easy-to-craft decorative bird's nest you can whip up while watching your favorite show. Fill the realistic-looking nest with painted robin's eggs, dyed eggs or Easter candy.

Hanging Boston ferns are a front porch staple that are easy to transform into hovering aliens in time for Halloween. Our tutorial will help you inexpensively magic up a googly-eyed alien in a flash.

Transition your front porch planter from fall-tastic to spooktacular with this easy and removable mummy makeover.