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Editor’s tip: Adjust the width of the back piece so the wolf head sits securely on your little one.

“Our previous home was French country and full of warmth, color, and softer forms,” Cristie says. “That was when we had kids in the house with kid things. Since we were moving toward another stage that was just going to be the two of us, we wanted a transitional look that can go one way or the other.” Santa relies on his elves to bring Christmas to its peak. Mike and Cristie had their own helpers to help execute their vision: builder Patrick J....

It was—by a client of designer Wendy Blackband. “He called and asked, ‘Are you sitting down?’” Blackband says. “He had bought this 1942 home on the best lot in Newport Harbor. I couldn’t wait to get to work.” And much work awaited. Small rooms, tiny windows, meager outdoor connections, and mere hints of beachy California views tarnished the charm of the vintage home. “I wanted to make the rooms more usable, but I also wanted to respect this home’s history,” homeowner Craig Atkins says....

Stains can sometimes reappear when they’re treated with a spray, but carpet cleaners like this one from Bissell are designed to remove them permanently. It comes with Bissell Pet Spot and Stain + Pet Oxy Formula that effectively gets rid of spots and pet odors, and the powerful suction removes tough stains from carpets, upholstery, and car interiors. The cleaner’s also lightweight to easily carry it around your house (particularly if you have stairs or need to use it in your car)....

If you’ve shopped for patio furniture before, you know that high-quality sets can cost upwards of $2,000. That’s why the Better Homes & Gardens River Oaks 5-Piece Wicker Conversation Set is such a stand-out. It’s a luxurious yet affordable option that doesn’t compromise quality for price, according to the nearly 100 shoppers that gave this furniture set glowing 5-star reviews. One reviewer writes that “it looks like it costs at least three times what we paid for it....

Learn how to paint siding on your house to give it updated curb appeal. Make sure to take all the necessary steps for a quality paint job that will hold up to the test of time with our tips for painting siding. How to Wash Siding Before painting siding, you’ll want a clean surface to work with. Washing siding by hand with warm water and car-washing detergent will do the job, but power washing is faster and more convenient....

4 ounce semisweet chocolate ½ cup whipping cream Ladyfingers 4 egg yolks ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon hot water 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 egg whites ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon powdered sugar **Tip: Or use regular vanilla ice cream and add the seeds of one vanilla bean.

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

*Test Kitchen Tip: If desired, after turning roast insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center of roast and brush with Red Wine Vinegar Baste; continue to brush frequently with the baste until meat thermometer registers 120°F. Continue to grill until desired doneness.

You can also add them into rock gardens—they fit right in with traditional rock garden perennials such as dianthus, rock cress, and armeria. Or plant them under deciduous shrubs such as rose of Sharon or roses to add color as the shrubs begin to leaf out in spring. You can also plant Greigii tulips in containers and enjoy them by themselves or with spring-blossoming annuals such as pansies. Greigii Tulip Care Plant gorgeous Greigii tulips, like most other spring-blooming bulbs, in early fall as soil temperatures begin to cool....

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2 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed 2 tablespoon dried thyme, crushed 4 teaspoon fennel seeds 4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed 1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed

How to Make a DIY Glass Door Cabinet This project works best on cabinet doors constructed with a center panel and frame, as opposed to slab cabinet doors made of one solid piece. What You Need Cabinet door with center panel and frameScrewdriverRouterChiselClampsSander and sandpaperTack clothTrisodium phosphate solutionStain-blocking primerSemigloss latex paintGlass panelGlass clipsClear silicone adhesive (optional) Step 1: Remove the cabinet’s panel. Unscrew the door from the cabinet box and remove all hardware....