DIY 186 Ideabooks

Build a new holiday tradition with this fun two-dimensional tree. Made from plywood and a few metal braces, it defies gravity by cantilevering from the wall. You can wrap lights or ribbons around it to hang ornaments on, and its depth is shallow enough... more »

The holidays are a time for gatherings with family and other loved ones. If you’re like our family, you have one set of everything for the dinner table, which sometimes forces you to get creative when decorating. By simply swapping out... more »

Christmas for me is about coming together to celebrate love and life. Cozy gatherings in softly lit, romantically decorated rooms immediately spring to mind. For this ideabook, I wanted to offer ways to create a romantic Christmas setting with a... more »

Little details make huge differences, and a tile backsplash is one of those little details. A backsplash not only looks great, but it also protects your walls. With some basic tiling skills and a little practice, transforming your kitchen could be one... more »

Whether you're looking for a spot to put up your Christmas wreath for a week or need something more permanent, hanging decor on the exterior or interior of your home can be tricky sometimes. Where you're hanging it makes all the difference. Here are a... more »

Fix it, sand it, paint it — it seems like our work around the house is never done. And what do many of us have to show for all our time? A lot of leftover paint. So rather than purchasing new paint and adding to your never-ending supply for your... more »

Installing a door used to be a very challenging project, attempted by only the most talented carpenters. The pre-hung door has leveled the playing field. The door slab is already mounted on hinges, the jamb is cut and sized, the casing is installed... more »

Even with just a few days till October 31, it's not too late to decorate. Pumpkins from the grocery store, leaves from the backyard and a few things around the house can transform a table or mantel into Halloween central. more »

Fill a basket with a range of pumpkins and gourds from the market or pumpkin patch, and you'll have everything you need to welcome fall holidays with style. Then, when Thanksgiving rolls around, you can turn your decorations into pumpkin breads, squash... more »

Procrastinators, take note: Start now on your DIY gifts to save money and prevent stress later. Although the holidays might seem ages away, we all know they tend to sneak up and surprise us. So start planning now! Explore your crafty side and make one... more »

Does the word "woodworking" make you think "that's for someone else" and give you flashbacks about using the jigsaw in your junior high shop class? Ana White, the creative and handy blogger behind Ana-White.com, wants... more »

Whether you're attending a holiday dinner party or want to give flowers to a loved one, putting together a professional-quality bouquet yourself is simpler than it seems. Tracy Goldman of Sabellico Greenhouses... more »

Have you caught the DIY bug when it comes to decor? This contagious disease can spread quickly — it starts with a chalkboard wall, moves on to terrariums... more »

Expensive, powerful tools are the eye catchers in any shop, but measuring tools are the most fundamental instruments of all. Fine woodworking depends on microfractions, so the quality and capabilities of your measuring arsenal can be the difference between... more »

Instead of having the same setup of fruit and candles on your dining table this fall, get creative with what you have in your home. You can create a basic tablescape with fresh produce, flowers (or weeds!) from your backyard and a few kitchen supplies.... more »