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Do-It-Yourself Decorating

Do-It-Yourself Decorating

Do-it-yourself decorating allows you to customize your home, apartment, condo, or room with DIY accents that transform your space on a budget without completing a full-scale remodel. If you want to tackle bigger DIY projects, rethink your kitchen with remodeling ideas you can complete yourself.

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How to Get the Look of Barnwood

You can buy hardware store lumber and make it look decades-old on the same day. Follow along with our easy steps for distressing wood.

How to Make a Magnetic Poster Holder

This DIY display for art is so easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it first. See how four boards and a few magnets make the perfect frame for your wall art.

How to Make a Book Bin

This built-from-scratch book bin puts grabbing something to read in reach of even toddlers. Learn how to make your own book storage with a pretty wallpapered interior.

3 Easy Watercolor Art Techniques Anyone Can Do

These abstract watercolor designs are incredibly simple, making them perfect for beginners. Master all three, then showcase your work in a gallery wall!

Creative Command Centers

Keep your family organized with these creative command centers. Each one offers a place for unruly papers, quick notes, and spare office supplies.

Incredible Sharpie Projects

Permanent-marker projects are everywhere and that's because they are the cheapest way you can update your home, clothing, and accessories in a unique, artsy fashion. Check out these incredible projects made using Sharpie markers, then get some fun colored markers of your own so you can try them for yourself.

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Gorgeous Glass Jar Projects

Don't let recycling end at your bin or you'll miss out on all these gorgeous DIY projects that feature glass jars.

DIY Barn Doors for Every Style

If you don't live in a classic farmhouse but love the look of barn doors, these five DIY barn door projects are just the thing to help you achieve the look. From a traditional barn door style to a modern fabric option, we've got a barn door project tutorial to fit any style and budget.

5 Ways to Upcycle Empty Wine Bottles

Don't throw away that empty wine bottle! There are plenty of genius ways to extend the life of that empty bottle of Chardonnay.

Handmade Picks from Amazon Prime Day You Won't Want to Miss

It's Prime Day! Start crossing off that Christmas gift list with our favorite Amazon Handmade gift ideas. Plus, get our must-have craft supplies for all your holiday DIY projects.

DIY Organization Ideas for Every Single Room

Do-it-yourself creations can be the perfect solution in the garage, kitchen, and all over the home. Specifically tailored, these solutions keep things organized.

Black-and-White DIYs

Decorating with black and white will never go out of style. If you want to go beyond what standard retail stores offer or have a tight budget, then you can easily incorporate a sophisticated, chic, or trendy look with some unique black-and-white DIYs.

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How to Make a Farmhouse Coffee Table

With its sturdy build and polished lines, you would expect to find this rustic coffee table in a high-end furniture shop. See how it comes together with inexpensive materials available at any hardware store.

This DIY Industrial Bar Cart is a Must-Have

Cheers! This custom bar cart makes it easy to corral all your glassware, sips, and swivel sticks in one party-ready place. Learn how to make it using stock lumber and industrial-style pipe pieces.

How to Build a Farmhouse End Table

Get your room makeover started with this DIY farmhouse furniture project. We'll show you the steps, and you decide what photos, books, and trinkets you want to display on your new custom side table.

This DIY Tufted Bench is the Ultimate Storage Solution

A tufted bench can offer style, comfort, and storage, but often at a steep price. Skip the check-out line and the shocking sticker price by making a DIY tufted storage bench of your own. With our tips, you'll see how to build the base, fabricate and tuft the top, and put together a beautiful bench.

Celebrate Any Occasion with Easy DIY Party Streamers

Add a little something special to your next baby shower, birthday, or photo booth with these giant crepe paper streamers. The color possibilities are endless!

This DIY Abstract Watercolor Art Is Perfect for Beginners

You don't have to be a professional painter to make this large-scale abstract artwork. Its free-form swirling pattern is simple to create (and forgiving of flaws), and a DIY frame elevates the look of inexpensive canvas.

Transform Paper into an Amazing Origami Pendant

By simply scoring and folding paper, you can turn an ordinary pendant lighting kit into a contemporary showpiece. Learn how to make this affordable geometric lampshade, then hang your modern lighting in a bedroom, dining room, or office.

Convert Reclaimed Cutting Boards into Stylish Wall Planters

Get creative when displaying your favorite houseplants. Salvaged cutting boards add flea market style to these DIY planters that can be made in less than an hour.

Transform Paper into 3-D Geometric Art

Fold our free geometric templates into a modern paper sculpture for a DIY home accessory that looks designer made.

How to Make Modern Concrete Wall Hooks

For modern cabinet knobs or wall hooks with industrial flair, this easy-to-make concrete hardware can’t be beat. Create the custom hardware using our geometric template or use a different mold to make a set in any shape you like.

Maximize Your Nightstand with DIY Storage Add-Ons

Say goodbye to bedside clutter. These simple do-it-yourself additions will more than double your nightstand's storage potential.

How to Make a Pretty Leaf-Print Pillow

Turn your home into a paradise by decorating with this DIY pillow inspired by the lush textures, colors, and plants of the tropics.

DIY Minimalist Wall Art

Make a punchy graphic statement with this black-and-white brushstroke art that uses unconventional materials. You can create this impressive artwork yourself in a weekend—no prior art experience required!

No-Sew Blanket Scarf

Keep warm this season with a plaid flannel blanket scarf. This might be the easiest DIY ever—you can make it yourself in under 15 minutes!

DIY Hexagon Planter

Learn how to build a hexagon out of inexpensive lumber, then fill it with your favorite plants for an eye-catching outdoor display.

How to Make a Farmhouse Side Table

This custom side table comes together in a few hours and makes the perfect addition to a modern farmhouse living room. We'll show you the simple DIY steps it takes to build this project.

How to Build a Nightstand with Hairpin Legs

Recreate the nightstand you've been seeing in stores and all over social media. Hairpin legs make this bedside table trendy and super easy to make.

How to Upholster a Headboard and Frame

Give your bed a new look with the help of upholstery. No sewing required.

How to Install a Modern Board-and-Batten Accent Wall

If you've been debating about adding an accent wall, this contemporary take on a classic might just convince you to take the plunge. In only a few hours, you can upgrade any room with this inexpensive statement wall.

How to Make Stamped Canvas Artwork with a Drywall Masher

You'd never know this modern framed artwork was handmade. See how we used hardware store supplies to make this one-of-a-kind piece!

Make Paper Snack Boats

These snack boats are perfect for your next pool party! We've got you covered with step-by-step folding instructions—you'll have a whole fleet made in no time.

How to Make a Folding Camp Stool

Offer quick additional seating with these DIY fabric folding stools that tuck away when not in use. They're super sturdy thanks to a base made from hardware-store pipe pieces.