DIY Projects

DIY projects are a great way to add a personal touch to your home at a reasonable price. Whether this is your first DIY project, or you're a DIY pro, you're sure to find a project that you enjoy.

All of our projects include a difficulty rating and an approximate cost for materials, so you won't find yourself in over your head. Use the following rating system to find the project that fits your experience level.

	Perfect for the beginner. If you've never done a DIY project before, this is a perfect place to start.
	If you've done at least a few projects to get your feet wet, you're ready for a two-star project.
	Do you enjoy do-it-yourself projects regularly and have at least a basic knowledge of power tools? Then a three-star project is just right for you.
	If you feel comfortable using power tools, but don't quite consider yourself a pro just yet, these four-star projects are what you need.
	Projects for the DIY pro. If Home Depot and Lowe's are your favorite stores, and you're more familiar with the tool aisle than the sales people are, then these projects are perfect for you.

So now that you know what you're looking for, let's get started! Browse the projects by category and see what great ideas you can come up with for your home.

Do you have a great project idea that you think we should feature on our site? Click here to submit it for review. If we feature the project, we'll even give you all the credit!!

DIY Project Categories:

DIY Lighting

Contemporary Drinking Straw Pendant Light
Even the most humble materials can be used to make extraordinary items. Take a look at our drinking straw pendant light, and make one of your own!
Difficulty rating: Learn how

Paper Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light
Don't throw out your paper egg cartons. Use them to make this pretty little pendant light. All you need is a strand of Christmas lights and a few other materials.
Difficulty rating: Learn how

DIY Accessories

Gumball Machine Fish Bowl
Do you have an old gumball machine that's no longer being used? Don't throw it away. Give your betta a new, fancy home.
Difficulty rating: Learn how

Glass Marble Flower Vase
Make this pretty little vase out of an empty mayo jar (or any jar), some decorative glass marbles, and hot glue. It's quick and easy!
Difficulty rating: Learn how

DIY Artwork and Wall Decor

Coming soon!

DIY Accent Furniture

Coming soon!

DIY Window Treatments

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DIY Wall, Ceiling, and Floor Treatments

Venetian Plaster Look With Lusterstone
This Lusterstone wall treatment is a bit time-consuming and labor-intensive, but the results are absolutely stunning! Definitely not for the timid DIYer.
Difficulty rating: Learn how

Hand-Painted Graphic Wall Design
This stunning wall treatment is quite easy to do, and you'll love the results! With a little bit of skill and some leftover paint, you can turn your wall into beautiful design feature.
Difficulty rating: Learn how

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DIY Projects Others Have Submitted

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Reader Submission--Old sconce used like a wall hanging...and it works!
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Reader Submission--Vintage Spoon Rack Converted to Vintage Hankie Display Not rated yet
I purchased this simple three tier spoon rack for pennies at a garage sale. I painted the rack and hung on the wall and display my collection of vintage ...