DIY 200 Ideabooks

Forget everything you know about clearing clogged sink and tub drains. Throw away your snakes, plungers and drain cleaners. (OK, maybe not your plunger.) There are only two methods you need to know to clear clogs, and neither one of them costs more than... more »

After renovating the living room in her San Francisco condo, Stephanie Van Dyke wanted a living wall to add some life to the large, open space, but she experienced some frustration at first. "Most of the ideas I found were far too complicated and/or expensive,"... more »

Chris McCormick bought this north Portland home in his bachelor days and did some structural work to fix it up. When he married Jennifer four years ago, it was time for a new phase of remodeling and redecorating. They tore up the carpet, refinished the... more »

What is it about shipping pallets that is so endearing? For me it is the rustic, aged quality of the wood, combined with the mystery of what kinds of goods the pallet may have supported. When left out in the elements, the wood of pallets can take on... more »

“Functional" might as well be my middle name. I usually create furnishings and accessories that serve more than one purpose, or that can be easily changed out for a different look. After way too much fussing over a complicated... more »

Todd Bol has a background in international business development. More specifically: He used to help developing countries institute social change. He’d always been known to think big and globally. But this man of social generosity couldn’t have... more »

One of the most expensive elements of a well-designed home can be custom curtains. Throw in the fabric, lining, rods, rings and tracks, and before you know it, you've spent thousands of dollars. In this economy that's a tough sell. But one easy way to... more »

Whatever project I'm working on, I've found I enjoy it more — and am more likely to finish the tedious steps within that project — if the tools I use work well and are pleasing to look at. There's something about a quality tool that makes everything... more »

Homeowner Debbie Murray loves to decorate and always keeps her eye out for clever ideas. "I had noticed creative people on the Internet using pennies on floors and backsplashes, and I wanted something done in pennies," she says. "I said to my husband,... more »

Suffering from Carrara marble sticker shock, homeowner Jennifer Brown knew she had to get creative with the rest of the elements in her bathroom renovation. "We bought our house as a new build 13 years ago, and the master bath was the one room we didn't... more »

Do you enjoy crafting with delicious fabrics but run at the sight of a sewing machine? There is no need to feel left out, because each of these 11 projects can be completed without so much as a needle and thread. If you can cut, glue and staple, you have... more »

Terrariums have been popping up all over the place, from design portfolios to home store catalogs. What’s the attraction? It’s simple: convenience and style. Terrariums require little watering, take up little space and... more »

When Houzz user Dianne Rogers came across a dusty, cobweb-covered antique birdcage in Wilmington, North Carolina, she envisioned a fabulous chandelier. "It was authentic, old, iron and large — about 32 inches high, and it caught my imagination,"... more »

As the ultimate night of old Hollywood glitz and glam, the Academy Awards is a yearly celebration of awe-inspiring movies, gorgeous celebrities and, of course, over-the-top dresses. Although most of us won't get the chance to make a red carpet appearance,... more »

An intimate table set for two is always a special affair. This Valentine's Day, whether you're trying to impress a new romantic interest or refresh a relationship, try adding an unexpected jolt of color to your tablescape. Netherlands designer Sonia van... more »