The shutters are also customizable. We chose a whitewash for our finish, but feel free to stain them darker to match the hues of your kitchen. We chose iron hardware, but gold, copper, or brass would also look chic. What You Need 1x4s, cut to desired length1x3, cut to desired lengthSandpaperDrillScrewsWood pastePutty knifeStainStain brushDoor hinges (4)Door handles (2)Measuring tapePencil Before You Begin: Cut Wood to Size Cut 1x4s to length....
How to Make Marshmallow Fondant If you’re new to making fondant, we think this is best place to start. Test Kitchen Tip: If you want to know how to make fondant without marshmallows, try our classic fondant recipe. Another option is our shortcut fondant recipe. Here’s how to make marshmallow fondant, step-by-step: Test Kitchen Tip: Clear vanilla extract such as this LorAnn Clear Vanilla ($9, Walmart) can be found online or in the cake-decorating department of hobby and crafts stores....
How to Cook Roast Beef Before we get into the roasting times and tools needed when learning how to cook roast beef in the oven, it’s important to choose a tender cut that will benefit from this slow and dry form of cooking. Step 1: Choose Your Roast There are many cuts of beef that work well for roasting—most have the word “roast” right in their name. When purchasing, look for meat that has good color and appears moist but not wet....
To cut back on my spending without giving up my candle habit, I decided to try making my own at home from natural wax and essential oils—and I was amazed at how easy it was. While I’ll likely still purchase a few of my favorite seasonal candles, I’ll be swapping in the DIY version frequently because the process was so easy. All you need is a candle-making kit (the entire kit was cheaper than the large 3-wick candles I normally buy), your favorite essential oils, and a pretty heat-resistant jar to pour the candle into....
Then read on to discover even more taco-inspired recipes. Because if you liked tacos before this how to make homemade tacos guide popped onto your screen, you’re going to love (and crave) them even more once you master how to make the best tacos. How to Make Homemade Tacos In Mexico, tacos are a snack food, often sold by street vendors from taco carts either midmorning or in the evening....
How to Choose the Perfect Avocado to Make Guacamole Before we explain the process to make guacamole, we can’t overlook the most important detail: the avocado. A ripe avocado has a buttery texture inside and a faintly nutty flavor. When shopping for an avocado, look for one that: Yields to gentle palm pressure but isn’t too mushy. (If your market only has firm avocados, ripen a few at home.)Has no blemishes....
How to Propagate Philodendron by Stem Cuttings You can root philodendron stem cuttings in either a small container of potting soil or a cup of water. To make a cutting, use a clean, sharp knife or garden snips ($14, The Home Depot) to remove a piece of stem about 3 to 6 inches long. It’s best to make your cut just above another leaf on the stem. This allows the rest of your plant to neatly produce more shoots and leaves from that point, and your cut stem will also have plenty of room for forming new roots....
But it is possible to buy and flip a home without spending your life savings. You just have to plan it right. Ahead, five experienced rehabbers from across the country share their top tips for first-time fixer-uppers. How much did you spend to buy and repair them?Houses on the low end cost $125,000-$500,000 and take around 45 days to complete. Rehabs have been getting more expensive; I used to spend $30,000 per home, and now it’s closer to $45,000....
The ideal peaceful den differs from person to person. Interior designer Nancy Charbonneau’s version, for example, includes comfortable seating surrounded with natural light and a few houseplants. “My own ‘Zen den’ is in a corner of my living room, and for me, it works better that it’s in a more open area rather than an enclosed space,” she says. “It’s more about the sense of peace, and not necessarily the pieces, in the space....
Toasting Nuts in the Oven Whether you want to know how to toast walnuts in the oven or any other whole nuts or larger pieces of nuts, follow these directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the nuts in a shallow pan ($10, Target). Bake 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice to prevent burning. The more finely chopped the nuts, the less time they’ll take to toast....
See more ways to decorate with geometric patterns. What You Need Adhesive vinyl sheetsWood or plywood chairNewspaperPainters tapeSandpaperTack clothMetallic spray paintClear varnish Step 1: Cut Shapes Trace or print your desired shapes onto adhesive vinyl sheets. Use a ruler and pencil to guarantee straight lines. We used a small triangle stencil to make all of our shapes the same size. Once you’ve drawn your design, cut out the shapes with scissors, keeping the back of the adhesive on for now....
To use a nail gun, you’ll need nail strips and safety glasses. A few pieces of plywood for practice are also a good idea. Ready to get started? Follow our instructions, below. What You Need Nail gunSafety glassesNail stripWood scraps Step 1: Load Nail Gun Consult the manufacturer’s instructions of your nail gun to understand the mechanics of the machine. Put on your safety glasses, then load the nail gun with a nail strip....
