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Documenting the process through tutorial videos on Instagram and TikTok, they transformed the vehicle with space-saving DIYs and unexpected accents to create a cozy mobile home they can use for travel. “My husband and I don’t own a house at the moment, but we both love interior design and renovation,” says Deanna, who grew up renovating homes with her father. “While we’re renting, we’re so limited in what we can change because we can’t do anything permanent....

You can incorporate a bench between permanent planters, you can build movable freestanding benches (although 2x furniture can get heavy), or you can take advantage of the strength of dimension lumber and your deck framing and build these permanent benches. Whatever you choose, we’ve got the steps covered below. If your built-ins are perpendicular to the joists, the joist spacing will affect the length. Benches built parallel to the joists can be any length....

What Is Broiled Chicken? Broiling is a technique that involves cooking food at a measured distance below direct, dry heat. When broiling chicken (and other foods), a broiler pan ($20, Walmart) is used so the surface of the food (not the rack) is a specified distance from the heat source. Use a ruler to measure this distance in a cold oven. For chicken, you’ll want to make sure the meat will sit approximately 5 to 6 inches beneath the broiler....

You’ll use a boiling-water canner and follow the usual canning procedures, whether canning apple slices, applesauce, or apple pie filling. Follow our easy steps below to learn exactly how to can apples to stock your pantry. That way, you can enjoy a fresh apple dessert even in the middle of summer if you like. How to Can Apples The best apples for canning are crisp, not mealy, varieties. Some of the best apples for canning include Fuji, Braeburn, Jonagold, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Jazz, Honeycrisp, and Cortland....

How to Can Salsa All tomato-based salsas will be acidic, but recipes need to be formulated to ensure the acidity is at the right level for safe canning. Before you get started, make sure you’re using a salsa recipe created for canning. If you try to preserve a salsa recipe that isn’t intended for canning, it may not keep and therefore be unsafe to eat. Step 1: Setting Up To get started, you’ll need some basic canning supplies, including:...

How to Choose an Interior Color Scheme When planning a room’s color scheme, resist the temptation to select the paint color first. Instead, because paint is inexpensive and can be matched to virtually any color, it’s best to start your color search with room elements that are less flexible, such as furniture, fabrics, tile, or wallpaper. Then base your paint colors on those elements. Here are some ideas on how to narrow down your color choices....

“People are craving deep and moody colors after a decade filled with whites and light grays,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “The color black has the power to act as a bold yet neutral backdrop that suits a variety of tastes and finishes, so we’re seeing it enter the home in spaces we might typically not have seen before, such as dining rooms, bedrooms, and even spa-like bathrooms....

Whether you are spring cleaning or removing stuck-on stains, here’s how to clean a concrete or cement patio easily—with or without a pressure washer. How to Clean a Concrete Patio What You’ll Need Broom or leaf blowerSponge or mopTarpScrub brushGarden hoseSpray bottle or bucketCleaning solution (see below for options)Protective gear, including rubber gloves, safety goggles, and respirator (as needed based on cleaning method) Step 1: Remove Loose Dirt and Debris Remove any furniture, grills, or planters from the patio so that the entire surface is visible....

In general, the best time to deep-clean your shower is right after you use it. The surface is already wet from your shower, and the steamy temperature has loosened dirt, making your job easier. Get a sparkling shower with minimal scrubbing using these easy cleaning tips. How to Clean a Fiberglass Shower Showers made from fiberglass or acrylic are popular in many homes because they’re relatively inexpensive and easy to install....

How to Clean an Instant Pot Use our tested method for cleaning and caring for your pressure cooker. What You Need Warm, soapy waterDishtowel or microfiber clothSoft-bristled brush or toothbrushDishwasher (optional)White distilled vinegar Step 1: Unplug and Disassemble Make sure your Instant Pot is unplugged and cooled down before you begin cleaning. Remove the lid, steam rack, and inner stainless steel pot from the base. At this time, you might also want to check for damage to the cord or any needed repairs....

When it comes to preserving marble surfaces, Mike Loflin, Industry Research & Information Manager at the Marble Institute of America, recommends: Preventative measures. Use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices, and place hot dishes on trivets. Protect against abrasive sand, dirt, and grit. Frequently mop interior floors using a clean non-treated dry dust mop. Minimize tracked-in dirt by placing slip-resistant mats or area rugs inside and outside entrances....

Even when the forecast doesn’t call for precipitation, it’s smart to remove shoes when coming indoors to avoid tracking dirt, grime, and germs all over the house. Especially with hardwood floors, scratch-causing heels and cleats should be left at the door. Prevent marks on hardwood floors by using floor protectors under furniture and adding area rugs in play areas to ensure children’s toys don’t scratch the floor. In addition to these daily best practices, follow our tips for cleaning wood floors to keep your home’s flooring in top shape....

Earlier in her career, Yokota worked as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, with a popular blog, a totally done-over home, projects featured in publications including Real Simple and Apartment Therapy, and a new book (Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm, available starting December 6), Yokota is on a mission to help everyone enrich their lives at home through design, ultimately creating homes that reflect and serve them....

But the unstoppable hue isn’t just for hipsters in apartments with exposed brick and a balcony. Anyone can incorporate the soft color into their home with the right tips. Here’s how to make millennial pink bedrooms, living rooms, and even kitchens work for any style in any home. Light and Dark There’s a fine line between dressing up a room with millennial pink and too-sweet pastels. To keep your pink palette sophisticated, incorporate splashes of black into the room....

If you choose a location near living or sleeping areas, shop for appliances with extra insulation and improved suspension that promise quiet operation and reduced vibration. If the dryer doesn’t list a decibel (dB) rating, it’s probably too noisy to place near the bedroom or kitchen. The same logic might apply to washing machines with high-speed spin cycles (more than 1,000 rpm); they might vibrate too much to be located near living or sleeping areas....

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror Set yourself up for success with the right tools and accurate measurements. Then, collect the important details needed to pick the best installation hardware for hanging a mirror. What You Need Note: The tools you need will be dependent on which wall anchors you use. PencilLevelMeasuring tapePainters tapeStud finder or multifunction stud finderScrewdriverDrillHammerWall anchorsA helper to assist with lifting, measuring, and mounting the mirror...

This year, Halloween looks a little different than in years past: Trick-or-treating is canceled in many neighborhoods around the country, so we’ve been on the lookout for fun Halloween activities to do at home instead. Luckily, making and delivering boo bags is totally safe, as long as you stay six feet apart from your neighbors and wear a mask (like one of these Halloween-theme reusable face masks). And to make the process even easier, Target just released a full ‘booing’ line full of everything you need to make your own boo bags at home, so you don’t even have to leave the house!...

More Easy Outdoor DIY Decor What You Need Drill, regular drill bit, and 1-1/4-inch hole-boring drill bitTwo 1-1/4-inch fender washers1/4 x 2-1/2-inch carriage bolt7-inch-diameter terracotta pot1/4-inch nut6-inch-diameter round wooden plaqueSandpaperOutdoor acrylic paintSponge brush Step 1: Drill a Hole Gather the materials. Drill a hole in a fence, wall, or other surface to mount the birdhouse. Step 2: Secure the Pot Slide a washer over the bolt, then push the bolt through the pot’s drainage hole and into the fence or other surface....