DIY 186 Ideabooks

Wedding season is just around the corner. With a few simple projects, a bit of creativity and some pretty handmade touches you can give a newly engaged friend a one-of-a-kind wedding shower. What better way to celebrate than to invite family and friends... more »

About a month ago I was wandering through my inspiration folder and came across a photo of a wood floor that I've had saved for a few years now. It isn't too frequently that a photo speaks to me for such a length of time, but this one was different. It... more »

When I first saw this wood piece from an old piano in an antiques shop, I instantly knew that I could turn it into a new focal point for a wall in my home. The dealer wanted $20 for it, and I decided to think about it rather than buy it on the spot. As... more »

Even if you don't have time to care for a full-fledged garden, you can still have a little green in your life. Houseplants and window boxes are common solutions, but wreaths and garlands are often overlooked after Christmas. Try crafting a living wreath... more »

I love changing things around the house to create a new, fresh look, but I don't always have a lot of money to do so. Something as simple as restyling your bookcases is an easy and inexpensive way to change up the look of your room. As you browse through... more »

A gallery wall is a great way to fill a blank wall with a pretty collection. The wall opposite from our bed has been blank for some time. I decided to make use of it, so I took a few things that I have been collecting to create a wall that reflects my... more »

Makeup storage is one of those organizational issues that never seems to have a great solution. No matter what you try, it seems to up in a big pile, covered in a dusting of bronzer or blush. Drawer dividers, individual zipped bags, and clear plastic... more »

Here at Houzz, we are lucky that so many talented bloggers have shared their homes and projects with us. Today, a lot of the most creative ideas for repurposing, renovating on a budget and crafty DIY projects are coming from bloggers who carefully document... more »

Do you have a running list of improvements you plan to do around your house but keep putting off? Wouldn't it feel so good to tackle one of these projects , take a step back, and witness how it made life easier? Knowing that each one of these projects... more »

I love craft projects that can be done quickly and for little money. These darling paper pompoms fall into that category. These pompoms have made their way around the blogosphere as decorations for special occasions from showers, to weddings and birthdays.... more »

A fresh coat of paint is one of the quickest and easiest ways to transform a room. But deciding on which color to use is another story. Even if you have the shade and hue narrowed down, there are still dozens upon dozens of choices — all of which seem... more »

Measuring cups and spoons belong in that frustrating genre of small kitchen items that never seem to be around when you need them. Along with that lost supply of tupperware lids, it's next to impossible to keep track of your entire set of measuring tools.... more »

It's no fun to fall in love with a product and then be disappointed after taking a peek at the price tag. Ashley Campbell, photographer and writer behind Under the Sycamore, had that experience with... more »

This DIY Mason jar pantry is one of those easy storage fixes that work in many rooms in your house. Heather Anderson of Post Road Vintage thought up this idea as a way to make use of her antique Mason jars to... more »

When it comes to decorating projects, this month has been all about sweat equity for me. I'm switching things around, painting, checking out that stuff in the attic that I was tired of four years ago to see if that feeling has passed, doing some cheap... more »