DIY Projects & Ideas
Find hundreds of DIY projects for your home and garden that you can actually do. Whether you're an experienced DIYer or an ambitious beginner, these DIY ideas will enable you to create the home you love while saving time & money.
Build
How to Make an Easy Patio Privacy Screen {Step-by-Step Tutorial}
I've seen several DIY projects for privacy fences, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money or put...
Flower Box With a Tall Back for Privacy
I've had a lot of comments from Hometalkers on my previous post, the privacy project. It was...
Backyard Makeover
I had some questionable bushes boardering my backyard. They kept my 9lb dog in, but the neighborhood...
DIY Wood Garden Bridge
Instructions for building a wooden garden bridge.
Light Your Table on Fire... (Seriously!)
When the weather's warm, parties tend to migrate to the outdoors. And what hotter way to enjoy your...
Garden Archway, from old doors
I made this garden archway, I used 3 old doors and one old shutter closet door. We had old paint...
Celebrate
Monogram Ornament Wreath
A tutorial for making your very own monogramed ornament wreath.
Glass Christmas Trees
What you will need for the project:
Styrofoam cones or stack trees.
Craft paint...
Pom Pom Trim Christmas Tree
A fun and whimsical Christmas Tree made from mini pom pom trim.
Christmas Mantel
My Christmas mantel follows my Santa's Belt theme, coordinating with my tree. I've used garland...
How to Make a Semi-Natural Evergreen Wreath
Can you BELIEVE that before photo was hiding underneath that beautiful wreath? Love the look of...
Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial
This is an easy afternoon project with drop cloth fabric, felt, sewing machine and a glue gun. Its...
Clean
How to Deal With a Dirty Dishwasher!
The other day, I was unloading my dishwasher, when all of a sudden I saw a nasty rust-colored splat...
Use Olive Oil to Clean 5 Household Items.
Eco-friendly cleaning products are always a favorite in my household. Why? I have young children and...
Clean and Lube Your Tower Fan to Keep It Running
Did you know that your tower fan needs regular maintenance to keep them running? Tower fans are...
How to Steam Clean the Microwave
In my quest to help eliminate harmful chemicals throughout my house, I was able to eliminate another...
How to Prevent Frost in Your Freezer
Freezers accumulate frost because the cold air pulls moisture out of the foods you are freezing....
Clean Your Washer & Dryer
My washer and dryer are very well loved with our family of 4. Besides doing around 11 loads of...
Community
Where Are My Keys ? NO MORE! $15 Solution
Ok.. It may be possible that I may be the only one… BUT I don't think so. I hate seeing keys on a...
6 Quick Fix-Facelift Ideas for Builder Grade Bathrooms ALL Under $120
I'd like to share some bathroom face-lift projects we tackled a few months ago. EACH can be done in...
We Have Just One New Years Resolution for 2018...
Thank you for a year of inspiring, encouraging, sharing and creating together with us on Hometalk!...
How to Remove Dried Paint From Clothing
If you are a DIYer, you probably have some clothing with dried paint on them. Here's how to remove...
Quickly Remove Heat Stains From Wood!
You’ve seen them before. White splotchy heat stains that cover what used to be perfectly pristine...
Decorate
How To Create Succulent Planters From Vintage Books
Succulents are fun to craft with & easy to grow. Here's how to create succulent planters from...
Ladder Planter --The TUTORIAL
It all began on a sunny day while chatting with my neighbor. We were in her garage and I said to her...
New Life for an Old Farm Door
Antique Farm Door Turned Garden Art/Now Bird Nest
Quick and Easy Curb Appeal
What can you make with a $2 ladder, $6 worth of flowers, and purses by the pound? A very bright,...
7 Amazing Upcycling Ideas
Literally transform trash into treasure with these easy upcycling ideas.
Easy DIY Concrete Planter
Each month, a group of blog friends and I get together to make a project around one common...
Furnish
Simple DIY Headboard Bench Tutorial - I Only Made 4 Cuts on Wood!
I've always wanted a pretty and welcoming front porch. I've also loved headboard bench makeovers but...
A pile of salvage + a hutch top = a to die for potting bench
My bestie, Liz has been collecting parts, pieces and stuff to create a potting bench. She has been...
Potting Table From 100% Reclaimed Items
I turned an unused corner of my backyard from an eyesore to a usable potting area using 100%...
A collection of all my outdoor sitting areas
I love to change my mind on seating areas and arrangements outdoors. Here's a collection of the...
How You Can Make This Awesome $5 Garden Potting Stand!
After my peanut and I made a terrible, dirty mess all over my dining room table planting seeds, I...
Needed a Garden Bench
Out of necessity for deck furniture I made this garden bench. I started out with twelve cinder...
Garden
French Inspired Terra Cotta Flower Pots!
This is a super easy way to add a pretty grapic to your terra cotta flower pots! Great for indoor...
Decoupaged Terra Cotta Pots
Spring isn't coming very soon this year so I try to add happy colors to my home decor so at least I...
Harvesting and Preserving Herbs
If you have herbs growing like crazy but just can’t use them fast enough, you are not alone! Try...
Mix Chalk Paint and Wax Together to Age Terracotta Pots
Using a mixture of chalk paint and wax, I gave my flower pots an aged patina. I was inspired to age...
Painted Fingerprint Heart Pots
I made these sweet pots years ago, and they are still my absolute favorite holiday craft EVER. Every...
Caring for Christmas Cactus
Starting in the late fall, the stores begin to blossom with colorful holiday cacti. Although not...
Make Over
Mailbox Makeover
For three and a half years, Handan and I were the shameful owners of The Saddest Mailbox on the...
Quick Mailbox Address With Some Character
I saw this in one of the Hometalk Slideshows and decided it was time. I didn't want decals on my...
How to Build, Paint, and Install a Custom DIY Mailbox
Imagine you saw this weather-beaten, decaying mailbox post, leaning over in one last honorable...
Make Your Mailbox the Envy of Your Neighborhood
Follow along this tutorial and your mailbox will be the prettiest one on the street this fall!
DIY Tutorial: Replacing Your Mailbox Post
Has your mailbox post seen better days? No need to pay someone to install a new one for you. You CAN...
Mailbox Makeover
Mailboxes generally have the same look around where we live: a plain mailbox on a plain post which...
Organize
Underground EZ Access Hose Storage for Less Than $10
The size of your garden is limited by the length of your hose. Mine was destined to grow from 50'...
Cupcake Love: Etched Glass Dog Treat Jar
For most animal lovers, their dogs, puppies, kitties and cats are not just pets...they are family!...
DIY Garden Hose Storage
It's the 4th month of our Home Depot Gift Challenge, where several other bloggers and I all take the...
DIY Driftwood Hose Holder
For years my hose has been a nuisance and an eyesore in my backyard. It has laid around in numerous...
Easy Organizer With Mason Jars and Scrap Wood
We can never have enough organizers! Especially something that uses mason jars! I came up with a fun...
Handmade Decorative Candy Jars
I'm sharing a DIY project that is super easy and uses items you probably have around your house...
Paint
Wall Lettering Made Easy
No need to go out and buy new stencils if you want to add some personalization! Michael Goins, owner...
Spray Paint a Pillow? #FallPreview
Sure, why not? My front porch needed an injection of color. Stat! So I used what I had on hand -...
Create Beautiful Stenciled Scarves For Gifts (Or For Yourself)
Handmade gifts for the holidays are the best to give and to receive! We recently had a phenomenal...
Flower Stencils Convey Different Meanings
Learn from our blog which flower stencil best represents the mood you plan to convey through the...
80's Fabric Ottoman Makeover: From Mauve Monster to Terrific Tribal!
My mom dropped off (um, dumped??) an old 1980s mauve ottoman at my house because "you like to...
Painted Dandelion Wall Graphic Tutorial #WallCandy
I know some of you may be intimidated by painting something graphic on your walls. But, I'm hoping...
Repair
Homemade Flea Repellent for Home
Get rid of those nasty fleas the healthy, natural way! Make an easy homemade flea repellent for your...
Are Bugs Ruining Your Summer Relaxation Plans? See My Easy Solution!
We love spending time outdoors with the family but bugs were a total nuisance. Here's my easy DIY...
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies With Household Items
I don't know about you, but this time of year the fruit flies are out in full force at our house. ...
Terra Cotta Space Heater
Ok, I have to admit, this is pretty thrifty. This space heater is a clean and cheap energy...
Removal of Pony (Half) Wall
I'm at my sister's house again to remove her pony wall that separates her kitchen and dining room....
Insulating A Crawl Space/Attic Door
I love our nice big closet in our bedroom but I don’t love the uninsulated access door to our crawl...
Tile
Creative Small Bathroom Remodel With Slate and Glass Tile
Our project house was a mess when we first moved in. An exciting mess. Exciting because there was...
Laundry Cabinet
Needed a solution for something - anything - to hold our laundry supplies. They were taking over the...
Master Bath Remodel Phase 1
Lived with this nightmare bath for nearly 11 years... FINALLY got it done (DIY)... LOVE IT NOW! I...
How to Tile a Bathroom Floor With 12x24 Gray Tiles
This past month we took on the project of remodeling/redoing our master bathroom. Our house was...
DIY Grouted Vinyl Tiling
After weighing our options for bathroom flooring, we decided to try vinyl tiling with grout between...
Fix Cracked and Missing Tile Grout
I have been living in my apartment for years now, and there is a huge chunk of missing grout between...
Upcycle
Rustic Chandelier With a Bit of Glam...
My dining room is a little dark which can make eating there at night tricky. The standing lamp in...
DIY Modern PVC Pipe Wine Rack
My need for extra wine storage led me to a lot of expensive, not so great looking options. So I...
Repurposed/Upcycled License Plate Clipboards
This is the second round of license plate clipboards I've put together so far. I got a hold of two...
Re-purpose metal mailbox to planter.
I have taken an old metal mailbox and made into a planter. To see this an more interesting items...
Barn Loft Ladder Chandelier
I had been searching for something unique to hang my pots and pans from in my kitchen. I eventually...
An Old Ladder Gets Retired to My Closet as a Ladder Shoe Rack!
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has seen the amazing things done with old ladders on pinterest! My...
