How To: Remove Texture from Walls
Tackle textured finishes with the right techniques to make your walls flat and smooth again.
12 Things That Belong In a Beginner Sewing Kit
Make sure you’re prepared with all the tools and supplies you’ll need to complete various sewing projects.
12 Doable Designs for a DIY Bench
An entryway bench can go a long way toward making your home more welcoming. Even better, a bench provides a designated place to remove shoes and put down bags, preventing these practical necessities from being dropped in a trail throughout the house. Check out this collection of DIY bench designs to find the one that might be just what your entryway needs. Then, with just a weekend’s work, you can have a new piece of furniture to enjoy—and a less cluttered life.
Look! 11 Painted Ceilings That Wow
Ceilings are an often overlooked element of interior design. Sometimes referred to as the “fifth wall,” the ceiling offers a wide-open expanse, a tempting blank canvas onto which a homeowner might paint a bold color, a soft hue, or even a stenciled pattern. Here are 11 rooms where ceilings are an integral part of the overall home design. We hope they inspire you to gaze up at your own ceilings and unleash their design potential.
10 Bathroom Improvements That Only Took Paint
Behold the power of paint, which can make a huge impact on every room in the house—including the bathroom. Here are some inspirational bathroom improvements that required nothing more than paint and a little creativity.
How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic
Buff out blemishes from clear plastic surfaces with these tried-and-true methods.
How to Install Blinds on Windows
Installing window blinds is a simple project most DIYers can do in an hour or so. Before getting started, however, learn how to select the right blinds and measure for the correct fit.
The 25 Smartest and Smallest DIYs You Can Do for Your Home
Improve your home one tiny upgrade at a time with these fast and simple projects that don’t require the expertise or expense of a professional.
How to Use a Router the Right Way
Take your woodworking projects to the next level by learning how to use a router.
The Best (and Weirdest) Things You Can Do with a Tree Stump
Their majestic boughs offer shade on a hot day and their leaves turn brilliant colors in the autumn months, and they become so much a part of our home that we wish our favorite trees could live forever. When a beloved tree dies, or must be cut down, it doesn’t necessarily signal the end of the tree’s usefulness. Turning tree stumps into landscape ornaments is a wildly popular concept. Follow along as we take you on a delightful tour through woodland abodes where fairies dwell and lofty birdhouses that are sure to please even the most finicky of birds. You’ll find stumps designed for rest and recreation, and along the way, perhaps you’ll be inspired to tackle your own tree stump transformation project.