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If you’re in need of a break from screen time, or you’re just looking for a fun way to spend time with the family, we’ve rounded up some classic board games that are still around today. Board games are one of the products most affected by the shipping crisis right now, so if you have your eye on a new game, don’t wait to order it! If you’re feeling inspired to host a family game night, these are a few of our favorite vintage-style board games....

*The Test Garden is closed to visitors on Friday, July 1, 2022 for the Independence Day holiday. The Courtyard When you visit the Test Garden, enter through our main gate on the south side of the gardens. Descend a few steps and join fellow garden enthusiasts for a stroll along the main path, or sit in our central courtyard under a ring of mature crabapple trees. A custom-made glass and steel fountain is our central focal point, while scattered benches and patio tables make for comfortable lounging....

1. Painting Kitchen Cabinets “Painting a cabinet is hardly a scientific procedure,” says Colorado-based contractor Richard Sands, “but it does take elbow grease and patience. A good painter spends as much time prepping cabinets as painting them.” That means taking doors off their hinges, removing hardware rather than just masking around it, and sanding visible wood grain. Sands says many homeowners don’t have the necessary skills to handle the tricky task of painting doors with raised or inset panels, however....

Look at the label on any fertilizer package, and you’ll see three numbers separated by dashes, which correspond to the amounts of primary nutrients in the product. For example, one with three of the same number, 4-4-4, is called a “balanced” fertilizer because it has equal amounts of the Big 3 N-P-K (always shown in that order). A container of tomato food ($12, The Home Depot) might be labeled 2-5-3, which indicates higher amounts of P and less N and K....

Before you begin chair reupholstery, there’s one important thing to note: Because you are using the old upholstery as a guide for the new pattern pieces, you might want to complete the first step, which involves removing all the old fabric, before you shop for supplies. Measuring all the pieces and cord lengths will help you determine how much fabric you need to reupholster a chair. When in doubt, err on the side of too much fabric so you don’t come up short....

Zoe Gowen, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, has long been fascinated with Southern historical influences on home remodeling choices. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, she later moved to Birmingham, where she bought and renovated her own home, documenting the entire project from start to finish. Her writing and editing have been featured in Southern magazines such as Veranda, Southern Living, and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. In celebration of Southern Living’s 50th anniversary, Zoe decorated the porch of the magazine’s 2016 “Idea House....

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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....