DIY> Furniture & Design

Create cozy nooks and separate spaces out of an open floor plan when you assemble this striking (and surprisingly easy) room divider. Plywood panels have never looked so good!

Build this DIY floating nightstand and you’ll always have a place for your book or phone within reach of the bed. (Bonus: It won’t crowd a small bedroom.)

Some spaces feel tinier and more constricted than they have to, whether due to poorly placed windows or a lack of square footage. Luckily, short of knocking down walls, there are a few tricks you can use to make spaces light, bright, and airy with minimal time and effort. Try these tips to help brighten up any room in the house, from basement bedrooms to cramped living quarters.

Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary for rest and relaxation by following these simple steps.

This popular foam sealant gives furnishings a trendy, bubbly look, but take care when using it to freshen up household décor items.

Awkward corner no more! Say goodbye to the unusual and unusable spaces in your home. Here are 11 ways to transform any problem area into your new favorite spot.

Try one DIYer’s simple, state-of-the-art solution to hide the eyesore of thermostats and other bulky wall-mounted consoles.

No air conditioner? Don’t despair! This easy-to-make DIY sunshade will help cool off your next backyard barbecue and beyond. Use it to keep comfortable all season long—without running up your electric bill.

They don’t make houses like they used to—and for good reason. From popcorn ceilings to baby cages, these 14 awkward architectural accents deserve a place in our memories, but not in our homes.

Mirrors are both handy for checking your look as you run out the door and strategically decorative, capable of visually expanding your space. But an attractively framed mirror can set you back a pretty penny. Save some cash by making a custom frame for an inexpensive mirror. You’ll get just what you need—for less!