H. Camille Smith

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 readymade drapery panels; 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.