DIY 187 Ideabooks

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 »

Picking a new paint is kind of like picking a new toothpaste — they all look the same but can massively differ in price. How do you know which one is right for your house? Although the cheapest option may seem attractive, more expensive paints are higher... more »

Many homeowners are intimidated by DIY plumbing projects. But if you follow a few simple steps, you won't have anything to fear. I asked Mike Hardy, a master plumber in Roswell, Georgia, to demonstrate the proper way to install a toilet. He was gracious... more »

A variety of lighting options in a room can take it from dull to lively — lighting makes a great finishing touch in a room redo. We have numerous lighting fixtures in our home — numerous so-called "boob lights," that is. I consider these builder's... more »

Bigger hardwood furniture projects always yield scrap wood I can't bring myself to send to the kindling box. I have a small shop, however, which means I can't afford to have precious space taken up by small pieces of scrap. So I'm frequently making cutting... more »

You don't have to be a glue gun genius or a sewing superstar to have a crafty home. And you certainly don't need a 500-square-foot craft room, either. All you really need is a sense of adventure, some imagination and a little DIY gumption. To... more »

I never had a headboard until I made my own. A few years ago I followed Real Simple's step-by-step instructions (reproduced here) and in one day... more »

Target's release of 1.2 million limited-edition Campbell's cans sporting Warhol-inspired labels has me walking down memory lane and reconsidering the tin can. When I was growing up, our basement was overflowing with Campbell's soup labels, because my... more »

This weekend we're going to jump to a room that can be completely organized in a few hours: the bathroom. This project will satisfy those who like to jump from room to room as well those who like to finish one room all at once. We're going to... more »

With any home purchase, there are plenty of positives and hopefully few negatives — and ours was no exception. Our home has great potential and good bones, but with those positives we also inherited many flaws, like banged-up walls, scratched laminate... more »