Lighting is an important element of design, but when it comes to getting it right, most parents are left in the dark. Wondering how to best light your child’s nursery? Here are ten tips to help you get it right. Avoid Harsh Lighting A soft glow makes any room seem warm and inviting, but that’s not the only reason to keep things cozy. Soft lighting reduces the contrast between light and dark, preventing over-stimulation and giving baby’s undeveloped eyes a much-needed rest....

Building a porch swing is a fairly simple woodworking project perfect for the beginner or intermediate builder and will be a unique addition to your patio furniture. All the porch swing plans have detailed instructions and blueprints to help you succeed. This will only take you a day or two to build and you can expect to spend around $150. Don’t limit yourself if you don’t have a large enough front porch for a swing....

These bike storage ideas for small spaces go beyond your basic garage bike rack or outdoor storage shed (though this list has some pretty smart ideas for storing bikes in those spots, too)—read on for a dozen solutions to your bike storage problems. @Chol1_CL / Instagram @steadyrack/Instagram @waltons_garden / Instagram @Steadyrack / Instagram @robertjacksongardens / Instagram @chol1_cl / Instagram @sherriffs / Instagram @londonhardlandscapes / Instagram @smoke_and_sawdust / Instagram

Here are 13 winter decor ideas to help inspire you.

When it comes to looks, quartz countertops are available in a wide range of colors and even better, stone-like patterns that seriously look and feel like the real thing. To get the gist, check out our favorite quartz countertops for kitchens.

Desert Landscaping Considerations Desert gardening may have some special considerations, but the basics still apply. You need to know your hardiness zones, get to know your soil, and spend some time studying where the light falls and where winds are strongest. The desert is also known for extreme temperatures: very hot during the day but chilly once the sun goes down. Consider ways to comfortably enjoy your space at different times of the day or evening (a shade pergola for sunny days, or a firepit for colder nights, for example)....

Outdoor showers run the gamut when it comes to finishes. You can easily DIY your own shower with a few simple fixtures or you can create a spa-worthy oasis that rivals any indoor shower. For more inspiration, here are some of the best outdoor shower ideas we’ve seen. Photography: Emma Almendarez⁠ Photography: strifflerphoto Photography: dyerphoto

You can save money on frames without sacrificing style by making them yourself. Consider DIYing beautiful frames for your art, mirrors, and those family photos you never got around to hanging up. These cute DIY picture frame ideas will help your photos pop. Floating Frame Tutorial from Homemade by Carmona How to Make a DIY Shadow Box from The Spruce Crafts 5 Minute Wooden Hanging Picture Frame (So Easy!) from Vintage Revivals DIY Box Frame Mirror from Oh Oh Deco DIY Custom Framing - No Power Tools Required from A Beautiful Mess DIY No Drill Acrylic Picture Frames from Fall for DIY Easy DIY Picture Frame Under $5 from Place of My Taste How to Make DIY Timber Picture Frames from Al and Imo Handmade Simple DIY Hanging Frame For Art and Printables from Postcards from the Ridge DIY Modern Wood Frame + Artwork from Nadine Stay DIY Painted Picture Frame from The Spruce Crafts DIY Framed Canvas from Lolly Jane DIY Framed Chalkboard Wall Tutorial from A Hosting Home DIY Grow Frame from Farm Life DIY DIY: Recycled Frame Jewelry Holder from Centsational Style DIY Homemade Picture Frame from Jenna Kate at Home 6 Boho Dollar Tree DIY Picture Frames from Simple Made Pretty

Unlike an unpadded option, it will give you a cushy surface to lean on while sitting up in bed. And most types are pretty easy to install, mount on a wall or attach to a bed frame. The best part, accessories like these come in a great variety of sizes, styles, colors, and materials. Got a couple of notches in your DIY tool belt? Whipping one up from scratch is a relatively easy weekend project....

We’ve found 23 diverse designs and solutions for small backyards and outdoor spaces, from urban to suburban and everything else in between. Although Tucson’s Skyline Springs condominium complex has a swimming pool, the owners of this unit wanted a private pool. Prideaux Design, with the help of Cimarron Circle Construction Company, designed a stunning blue glass mosaic-tile pool as the yard’s centerpiece, with a ledge for in-pool lounge chairs when desert temperatures spike....

Don’t knock yourself if something doesn’t turn out right the first time. Even seasoned experts learn as they go. After talking to 30 home experts, we learned that even they made mistakes early on when it came to style and decor. Some of the top takeaways that we learned are less is more, invest in your furniture and don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. We interviewed 30 home experts to find out the 30 best things they learned about style and decor before they were 30....

Here are 30 of the best plants that grow from cuttings. Most of these examples are meant for outdoor growth within their hardiness zones, but some can also be grown as houseplants. Softwood Cuttings Softwood cuttings come from fresh, new growth. They’re usually taken in the spring or early summer. Some plants that grow well from softwood cuttings include: Aster: This beautiful flowering plant produces purple, pink, blue, and white blooms....