DIY 186 Ideabooks

Do you swoon over beautiful interiors in your favorite design books, glossy magazines and Houzz photos? Do you see these images and feel underwhelmed by your own space? Beautiful interior photography is often the product of a professional photographer... more »

Interior photography can seem like an art form limited to glossy magazines and flashy design websites. But even if your home is far from being featured in Dwell, you can still benefit from having a few quality... more »

Are your cupboards packed with baking relics from a past era? Over the years kitchens tend to accumulate old baking sheets, pie tins and muffin pans. Their patina and wear may make them unsuitable for cooking, but these pieces need not be... more »

Sometimes the most simple DIYs are the most gratifying. Lately I've been feeling bored with the current look of my desk and decided my mousepad could use a makeover. After gathering some basic supplies I set to work, and 10 minutes later my project was... more »

Summer and weddings go hand in hand. If you're looking to honor a special bride in your life this wedding season, glean inspiration from this beautiful bridal brunch designed by Charmean... more »

Even with all the modern technologies — computers, the Internet, smart phones — it can still be a challenge to keep your daily chores organized. Sometimes all you need is an old-fashioned to-do list and a simple check-off system. There... more »

The world is a visual place, which means that if you are running your own creative business, one of the most critical jobs is to photograph your work successfully and then to present it online to your audience. It is no little matter. Captivating... more »

When people buy from independent creative businesses, they're often looking for better, more personalized service — a small business can have more flexibility than a large corporation and can sometimes better meet the needs of the consumer. When... more »

Not everyone is born with a green thumb, myself included, but I still love the presence of plant life in my home. Faux plants are not my style, so I opt for living varieties that have simple needs and low maintenance requirements. Succulents are... more »

In the mood to refresh your home this spring? From fixing up roadside furniture to installing an edible container garden and building a stone fire pit, these 10 DIY projects for the home and garden are for both newbies and pros. more »

This past week, I've been up to my ears with all things crafting: buttons, stickers, scrapbooks — you name it, I've organized it. But during this organizing project, I noticed that craft paper was one of those categories that seemed to have endless... more »

I have such nostalgia for retro school supplies. They have a beautiful simplicity to them, with great graphic design and stylized fonts. Some of my favorite items from bygone classrooms are the pull-down maps that teachers used to hang above their... more »

I'm a sucker for a good DIY project. There's something about creating a useful, beautiful object with my own hands that invigorates me. As our family has grown, I've noticed these same feelings in my children. Nothing gets them more excited than hearing... more »

I see floor cushions and poufs a lot in styled interior photos and home tours. They make a space feel comfortable, cozy and lived in. Their practicality and flexibility make them ideal household accessories, especially for those who like to entertain... more »

If you're dreaming of growing your own vegetables this coming season, then building a raised garden box is the perfect springtime project for you. With a few supplies, tools and these easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be slicing into your very own... more »