The 20 Most Useful Home Tricks & Techniques People Shared in 2023
Here's to the year we learned what it takes to turn a house into a home.
Redo furniture with bleach
Paint the inside white to complete the lightened look. Get tutorial here
Whitewash and upholster old chairs
I used a neutral drop cloth for the backrest and seat and a gorgeous old rug for the back panel. Get tutorial here
Makeover planters with placemats
Transform your space in 10 minutes flat. Get tutorial here
Give your counters a faux marble makeover
Add class to your kitchen on a budget. Get tutorial here
Turn a wasted closet into an desk
Install a shelf up top and a few hooks for storage. Get tutorial here
Make organizers from hampers & plant hangers
Perfect for stuffed animals, and all the random things your child insists on collecting. Get tutorial here
Give your backsplash a quick upgrade
An easy way to get that trendy subway tile look. Get tutorial here
Cover ugly wire shelving with plywood
Get custom-looking closets without removing your existing shelves. Get tutorial here
Add a whimsical gingerbread house door trim
A playful way to up your curb appeal. Get tutorial here
Scribble a tile accent wall with a Sharpie
Who said coloring on the walls was a bad idea?! Get tutorial here
Add faux caning to drawers using placemats
A budget-friendly way to get that rustic texture. Get tutorial here
Dress up boring walls with molding
Make this gorgeous wall stand out with a bold coat of paint. Get tutorial here
Give planters a facelift with mud and paint
Apply the mud in sweeping motions for a natural pottery look. Get tutorial here
Glaze dark, outdated furniture
Mix your own glaze from black paint and Floetrol. Get tutorial here
DIY an acid stained concrete porch
Pro tip: make sure you use wide spray, not stream, to avoid lines. Get tutorial here
Stay germ-free with homemade hand sanitizer
Use aloe vera for moisturizing, alcohol for disinfecting, and essential oils for scent. Get tutorial here
Turn drop cloths into outdoor curtains
Porch curtains are great for shade, privacy, and décor. Get tutorial here
Add a bold color block accent wall
Dress it up with a décor display shelf and some stylish hooks. Get tutorial here
