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What You Need and How to Start Metal-frame patio chair with mesh seating removedTailor’s tape measureVelcro Industrial Strength Tape2-inch heavyweight polypropylene webbingEight clampsLighterSpeedy Stitcher sewing awlSpeedy Stitcher coarse waxed thread To determine the amount of webbing needed, wrap a tape measure horizontally around the seat back to calculate the horizontal circumference. Measure the height of the seat back and the length of the seat, add together, and divide by two. Multiply that number by the horizontal circumference to determine how much webbing in inches the horizontal layers will require....

When you’re done, make this DIY pipe chair to complete your patio furniture set. What You Need (4) 8-foot cedar decking boards (See Cut List below)1" x 2" x 8’ cedar board (See Cut List)6 feet of 2-inch oak craft board (See Cut List)Circular sawMeasuring tapeSandpaperWood glueCarpenter’s squareClampsNail gun and pin nailsAllen wrench(16) 90-degree connectors (we used SteelTek)(8) T connectors(4) 24-inch pipe(2) 42-1/2-inch pipe(4) 14-1/4-inch pipe(4) 13-1/2-inch pipe(4) 12-inchpipe(2) 2-inch pipeDrill1/8 or 1/16 inch bitBonding primerSpray paint(16) 2-inch stainless-steel screws...

A well-designed basement bar provides plenty of storage and a functional prep surface to mix drinks. But it’s also an opportunity to make a style statement, have fun with color, and display unique glassware and decorative items you’ve collected over the years. Our collection of basement bar ideas is filled with unique designs, smart storage solutions, and bold color choices to take happy hour up a notch. 1. Double Up on Storage If you’re working with a small space, get creative with vertical storage....

Buy It: Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 ($129, Target) Buy It: Farberware Digital Pressure Cooker ($53, Walmart) Buy It: Instant Pot Steamer Basket ($25, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Ball Mason Jars ($12, Walmart)

Buy It: Emile Henry Modern Classics 9x13 Baking Dish ($90, Crate & Barrel) Buy It: Mike’s Hot Honey ($9, Target) Buy It: Lodge 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet ($40, Crate & Barrel) Test Kitchen Tip: Select peaches that have healthy golden-yellow skin without tinges of green. The ripe fruit should yield slightly to gentle pressure.

Before you pick small kitchen wall colors, cabinet finishes, surfaces, and fittings, think about the mood you want to create, the amount of natural light the kitchen receives, and how you can distribute color to create a cohesive look. Try to limit small kitchen colors to just two or three shades (add pops of a vibrant accent color if you want to), so your small kitchen design doesn’t feel cluttered or too busy....

Test Kitchen Tip: Plan ahead and chill the focaccia dough overnight in the refrigerator. Allow it to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before continuing the process. Buy It: Wilton Nonstick Sheet Pan ($12, Walmart) Buy It: Kampot Black Peppercorns ($11, The Spice House)

Bathroom Paint Color: Kid Gloves, Benjamin Moore Bathroom Paint Color: Gale Force, Sherwin-Williams Bathroom Paint Color: Clay Pot, PPG Bathroom Paint Color: Ozark Shadows, Benjamin Moore Bathroom Paint Color: Writer’s Parchment, Behr Bathroom Paint Color: Hollingsworth Green, Benjamin Moore Bathroom Paint Color: White Dove, Benjamin Moore Bathroom Paint Color: Soft Sky, Benjamin Moore Bathroom Paint Color: Paris Romance, Benjamin Moore Bathroom Paint Color: Wrought Iron, Benjamin Moore Bathroom Paint Color: Nurture Green, Sherwin-Williams Bathroom Paint Color: Earl Grey, Sherwin-Williams

Roof Remodeling Tips Keep Up Appearances In planning your roof remodeling project, don’t forget to consider the look and style of your roofing. The average roof comprises 40 percent of a home’s visible exterior, so you want it to look good. Do an Inspection Inspect your roof from a safe vantage point using binoculars. Look for cracking, curling, and missing shingles. If your roof is made of asphalt shingles, look for areas lacking granular covering....

The easiest, most organic way to stop aphids is to knock them off the plant with a stream of water from your garden hose. Get more tips on controlling aphids. Use row covers in spring and fall to keep the pests from getting to your vegetables. Get more tips on controlling cabbage loopers. Cucumber beetles can spend the winter hiding in the vegetable garden. Be sure to clean up all dead plants and leaves at the end of the season....

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Name: Pulsatilla patens Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 1 foot tall Zones: 4-9 Name: Dalea purpurea Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 18-36 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Name: Opuntia polyacantha Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained to dry soil Size: To 15 inches tall Zones: 3-9 Name: Yucca glauca Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Name: Festuca idahoensis Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 18 inches tall Zones: 5-9 Name: Liatris pycnostachya Growing Conditions: Full sun, damp to dry soils Size: To 4 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Name: Castilleja integra Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 4-7 Name: Callirhoe involucrata Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained to dry soil Size: To 8 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Note: This long-lived plant can take a few years to get established—so be patient with it....