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Top How To Projects

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3 Unique Ideas for DIY Picture Frames Using Craft Stencils

The perfect craft project is right in front of your eyes and it’s screaming “Stencil Me!” In this...

DIY PVC Pipe Organizer for Your Shoes

Shoe clutter has always been a problem that haunts our entryway. Between everyone's everyday shoes,...

Table Leg Candle Holders

Something that I’m trying to do in our house is try to keep décor simple but classy and still show...

How to Make a 5 Minute Patio Table

Spring is finally upon us! Hallelujah!!! I've been waiting for this nice weather since last summer...

How To Create A Simple Indoor Herb Garden

After getting started with a new health regime, I became very interested in growing my own plants...

How to Make a Hanging Tire Planter

Some of you may have seen my post where I made a winter planter out of an old tire. Now that spring...

How To Rust A Dollar Store Pot

I'm the type of person that enjoys doing things easy, I'm kind of always in a hurry. So, when I was...

Teal and Coral Wooden Crate Storage Cubbies - Shabby Chic

I love my wooden crates. I am constantly creating new ways to use them all over my house. I plan to...

How To Make Mosaic Rock Pavers!

This is a super fun and easy way to create unique pavers for sidewalks and pathways. I'm currently...

How to Seriously Upgrade Your Decor—using Hot Glue

Have some glue sticks lying around? Here are a few truly creative craft ideas using hot glue. Make...

How To Videos

Check out our DIY video tutorials on every kind of how-to renovation project.

How to Build a Storage Unit in a Minute and a Half

Last year, I came up with how to build a bench in sixty seconds and I’ve always wanted to create...

Clever Ways To Keep Your Small Closet Super Organized

Anyone else have a tiny cluttered front closet? I have some tricks for you!Check out the video for...

9 Easy Building Ideas That Are Perfect for DIY Beginners

Check out these 9 awesome DIY ideas that are perfect for any skill level! Get the full tutorial +...

6 Project Ideas For People Who Love Farmhouse Style

Can't get enough of farmhouse decor? Check out these 6 incredible additions to your home! - Shiplap...

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY How To Projects

We've compiled the best DIY how-to projects to inspire you to begin your own.

DIY Embossed Mermaid Flower Pots

Learn how to make your own DIY mermaid flower pots with Texture Powder, Metallic Cream, and...

19 DIY Home Projects for Beginners

Best of DIY Home ProjectsTackling DIY home improvement projects may seem intimidating at first but...

How to Create a Marbled Look With Country Chic Paint!

Check out this tutorial to learn an easy and fun way to give your simple, terracotta plant pots a...

Pyramid Crate Organizer

This project is one in a long line of projects to organize my daughter's room. I started to go back...

Birch Lane Knock-off: How To Make French Vase

Alright, you probably can relate. I came across a really pretty vase at Birch Lane for $65.99, I...

Create Custom Canvas Artwork In An Hour With A Mandala Stencil!

We all have blank walls that could use a little wall art. Unfortunately we are not all artists so...

Popular How To Discussions

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A/C question: My outside unit runs, but no air is being pushed through the vents in the house.

It has been about a year since my last tune up, and I am wondering if...

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How do you get rid of flies on the front and back porch?

My front porch and back patio are plagued annually by flies (not just...

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Stain is still tacky after 12 hours, how can I fix it?

I stained some pine planks with Miramax penetrating stain last night...

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What to do with an electric sofa recliner that's stuck?

My electric sofa recliner is stuck in the feet up position. Will not...

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New How To Projects

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How to Transform a Hatbox Into Delightful Patio Planter

I saw this rusty old tin Victorian Hat Box hidden underneath a table at a antique brick a brack...

How To Make a Hanging Solar Lantern

I purchased Edison style solar lights a few years ago and every season I like to create a new look...

Lighting Upgrade - With Sharpies!

This was a challenge. ......... it took me forever to think of something. I knew I had a freshly...

How To Make Tinted Mason Jars

Mason jars have been pretty hot in home decor and have so many uses. Personally, I find places to...

How to Create an Indoor Growing Room For Plants

Recently, I moved from a small house with a garden into an inner-city apartment. Although my...

How to Make a Folding Wall Art Table With Kyle Schuneman

Learn how to transform an Art Print into a table that folds right up onto the wall. It's a small...