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Top How To Projects

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3 Unique Ideas for DIY Picture Frames Using Craft Stencils

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...

Cutting Edge StencilsCutting Edge Stencils
DIY PVC Pipe Organizer for Your Shoes

DIY PVC Pipe Organizer for Your Shoes

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

Hometalk OriginalsHometalk Originals
Table Leg Candle Holders

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...

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk TeamRob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team
How to Make a 5 Minute Patio Table

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...

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk TeamRob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team
How To Create A Simple Indoor Herb Garden

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...

Adam S. MooreAdam S. Moore
How to Make a Hanging Tire Planter

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...

MelanieMelanie
How To Rust A Dollar Store Pot

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...

Shelly L NemethShelly L Nemeth
Teal and Coral Wooden Crate Storage Cubbies - Shabby Chic

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...

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
How To Make Mosaic Rock Pavers!

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...

Bryan's WorkshopBryan's Workshop
How to Seriously Upgrade Your Decor—using Hot Glue

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...

Abbie MAbbie M

Popular How To Slideshows

Slideshows are a great place to collect ideas for your next DIY project.

New to Gardening? How to Choose and Care for the Perfect House Plants

New to Gardening? How to Choose and Care for the Perfect House Plants

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How to Transform Your End Tables Into Stunning Pieces With DIY Ideas

How to Transform Your End Tables Into Stunning Pieces With DIY Ideas

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20 Ingenious Uses for Mason Jars You Can Try Today

20 Ingenious Uses for Mason Jars You Can Try Today

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Step-By-Step: Turn Crates Into The Perfect Pieces For Your Home

Step-By-Step: Turn Crates Into The Perfect Pieces For Your Home

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How To: Make Hot Glue Placemats + More Crafts Ideas!

How To: Make Hot Glue Placemats + More Crafts Ideas!

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How to Fake High End Decor With Adult Coloring Books

How to Fake High End Decor With Adult Coloring Books

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15 Cheap and Simple Ways to Add Luxurious Marble In Your Home Decor

15 Cheap and Simple Ways to Add Luxurious Marble In Your Home Decor

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How to Fake Gorgeous Built-In Furniture (12 Ideas)

How to Fake Gorgeous Built-In Furniture (12 Ideas)

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How to Quickly Clean Your Living Room Before You Go to Bed

How to Quickly Clean Your Living Room Before You Go to Bed

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Easy Space Saving Storage Ideas To Keep Your Home Organized

Easy Space Saving Storage Ideas To Keep Your Home Organized

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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

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...

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
Clever Ways To Keep Your Small Closet Super Organized

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...

Abbie MAbbie M
9 Easy Building Ideas That Are Perfect for DIY Beginners

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 +...

Abbie MAbbie M
6 Project Ideas For People Who Love Farmhouse Style

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...

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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

DIY Embossed Mermaid Flower Pots

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

Country Chic PaintCountry Chic Paint
19 DIY Home Projects for Beginners

19 DIY Home Projects for Beginners

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

Best Of HometalkBest Of Hometalk
How to Create a Marbled Look With Country Chic Paint!

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...

Country Chic PaintCountry Chic Paint
Pyramid Crate Organizer

Pyramid Crate Organizer

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

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
Birch Lane Knock-off: How To Make French Vase

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...

Shelly L NemethShelly L Nemeth
Create Custom Canvas Artwork In An Hour With A Mandala Stencil!

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...

Cutting Edge StencilsCutting Edge Stencils

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.

ScottScott

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?

Cherish CCherish C

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?

PamPam

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

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Stain is still tacky after 12 hours, how can I fix it?
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What to do with an electric sofa recliner that's stuck?

Lisaalt40Lisaalt40

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

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...

Susan GoodeSusan Goode
How To Make a Hanging Solar Lantern

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...

MelanieMelanie
Lighting Upgrade - With Sharpies!

Lighting Upgrade - With Sharpies!

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

HeatherelzeyHeatherelzey
How To Make Tinted Mason Jars

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...

Julien K., Hometalk TeamJulien K., Hometalk Team
How to Create an Indoor Growing Room For Plants

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...

Paula M. SlaterPaula M. Slater
How to Make a Folding Wall Art Table With Kyle Schuneman

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...

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DIY MARBLED BAR CART MAKEOVER

DIY MARBLED BAR CART MAKEOVER

So I have been debating for a while to get a Bar Cart or not because honestly when I was growing up,...

Anam - Delicious And DIYAnam - Delicious And DIY
Easy Decor Changes "Fixer Upper" Style

Easy Decor Changes "Fixer Upper" Style

Mom was tired of her primitive/country decor theme and wanted a change. She wanted the "Joanna...

Joanne DiamondJoanne Diamond
Decorating a Window Seat

Decorating a Window Seat

Do you have a window seat that you don't know how to decorate? Window seats can sometimes be hard to...

Lauren of Mom Home GuideLauren of Mom Home Guide
Salt Shaker Holiday Ornaments

Salt Shaker Holiday Ornaments

I got the idea of making holiday ornaments last year from Hometalk so I spent the year collecting...

Jan CJan C
Pine Straw by the Truckload for Hibiscus House

Pine Straw by the Truckload for Hibiscus House

Do you use mulch? What works for you? My mama didn't and she had the greenest thumb of anyone I've...

Dolly SarrioDolly Sarrio
All-Natural Ant Spray DIY

All-Natural Ant Spray DIY

It’s that time of year. The ants go marching one by one. All over your kitchen! You want to get rid...

Holly Bertone | Pink FortitudeHolly Bertone | Pink Fortitude
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