DIY projects are a fantastic way to add sweat equity to your home. Whether you are looking to save money or you just enjoy getting your hands dirty, these how-to’s can help you along the way.

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DETROIT TIGERS VINTAGE METAL ROCKER

7 WAYS TO READY YOUR HOME FOR COOLER WEATHER

THE WORLD’S LONGEST STAIRCASE PROJECT – PART 2

THE WORLD’S LONGEST STAIRS PROJECT – PART 1

A TOY DOCTOR’S SECRET WEAPON

MODERN IKEA RAST HACK

BEACHY MIRROR MAKEOVER

FRAMED BATHROOM MIRROR

PAINTED BATHROOM STORAGE CABINET

MARBLED DRAWER PULLS FROM POLYMER CLAY

MAKE A GROMMET-TOPPED SHOWER CURTAIN

THE MAGIC OF A PAINTED FRONT DOOR

UPGRADING A FLUSH MOUNT LIGHT

Faux Pallet Sign Cornice from Styrofoam

Slip-Covered Patio Furniture Cushions

PVC Conduit Curtain Rods and DIY Rod Hardware

X-Leg Coffee Table Hack

Refinished Rolling Bar Cart

Restoring an Outdoor Bench with Colored Stain

Replacing a Broken Ceiling Fan Bracket

Removing Carpet to Reveal Hardwood Floors

Hand Painted Dresser Drawer Pulls

Dresser Makeover for a Girl’s Room

Stenciled Herringbone Entryway Storage Bench

Curb Appeal is Worth the Work!

Repairing a Driveway is Hard Work…

DIY Woven Headboard from Upcycled Vertical Blinds

Designer-Inspired Nailhead Table for $6

Anthro-Inspired Inventor’s Bell Jar Lamp

Mad in Crafts Work Table with Plutonium™ Paint

Patio Set Makeover with Krylon Rust Protector

TARDIS Closet

Removing Wallpaper with a Steamer

A Tale of Two Mid-Century Chairs

Vintage Camera Tripod Lamp

Chevron Stage Floor Art

Upcycled Outdoor Hanging Lanterns

Krylon Dual: Repainting a Wicker Chair

Three Cheers for Rubbing Alcohol!

ROOM MAKEOVER

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN HARDWARE MAKEOVER

YES, WE DO ACTUALLY HAVE FLOORS

THE WORLD’S LONGEST STAIRS PROJECT – PART 1

DIY BATHROOM MAKEOVER REVEAL

THE MAGIC OF A PAINTED FRONT DOOR

DIY Sunroom Makeover Reveal!

A Red, White and Blue Front Porch Update

Fairy Garden Big Girl Bedroom

The Mad House: Our Grey, Blue, and Yellow Dining Room

Mad in Crafts – A DIY Craft Room

The Mad House: Fireplace and Built-ins

The Mad House Toy Room

A Super Space Geek Bedroom

Royal Design Studio: Chez Sheik Stenciled Dining Room

GARDENING

GUIDE TO GROWING RHUBARB

POTTING PROPAGATED SUCCULENTS

CARING FOR YOUR SUCCULENTS IN THE SPRING

FOILED GEOMETRIC SUCCULENT PLANTERS

GNOME GARDEN

REPOTTING SUCCULENTS IN SPRING

MIRACLE GRO® FED FLOWERS: BEFORE & AFTER

SUCCULENT PATIO TABLE PLANTER

GNOME HOME SUCCULENT TERRARIUM

GIVE YOUR PLANTERS A CHALKY PAINT MAKEOVER

OMBRE DRIP FLOWER POTS

GLITTER MASON JAR PLANT MARKERS

HANGING SUCCULENTS FROM PROPAGATED CUTTINGS

PROPAGATING SUCCULENTS

Growing Succulents: An Update

The Great Succulent Experiment

Planting Wine and Roses Weigela

Choosing New Landscaping with HGTVGardens

How NOT to Have a Crappy Lawn: Enjoying Your Yard

How Not to Have a Crappy Lawn: Using the Right Products

How Not to Have a Crappy Lawn: Visiting the Store

How NOT to Have a Crappy Lawn: Researching Products

Decorative Pumpkin Watering System for Mums

Party Streamer Seed Tape

Forcing Gladiolus

Gardening with Preschoolers: Germinating Bean Seeds

HEALTH

RUBBER DUCKY JELLY SOAP TUTORIAL

FALL SCENTED BATH SOAKING SALTS

RAINBOW JELLY SOAP

UNICORN HORN BATH SOAK FAVORS

MERMAID LOTION BARS

DIY COLORFUL MERMAID BATH SALTS

HALLOWEEN SKULL BATH MELTS

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE SUGAR SCRUB

CREATE YOUR OWN FALL SCENTS FOR YOUR LIP BALMS

DIY BLACK AND WHITE BATH BOMBS

SIMPLE POKEBALL BATH BOMB

PEPPERMINT FOOT SOAK BOMBS

HOMEMADE BATH BOMBS

EASTER EGG JELLY SOAPS

FRESH LIME FRO-YO POPSICLES

BULLETPROOF COFFEE BODY SCRUB

HOMEMADE JELLY SOAPS

BROWN SUGAR LIP SCRUB

PEPPERMINT & EUCALYPTUS SHOWER MELTS

HOW TO KEEP COOL IN LATE SUMMER

DIY TINTED & FLAVORED LIP BALM

MAKE YOUR OWN LAVENDER INFUSED OIL

STAYING HYDRATED WITH A GOOD WATER BOTTLE

HANDMADE GIFT: SOAKING SALTS

DANCE TO YOUR OWN BEAT

HOMEMADE GIFT: CINNAMON COCOA MIX

HOMEMADE GIFT: SCENTED SALT SCRUB

HOMEMADE FRUITY BODY SCRUB GIFT

CINNAMON & BROWN SUGAR HAND SCRUB FAVORS

Get the Fit Look for Less

Make Your Trips to the Gym Less Awful

Homemade Gift: Coconut Oil Honey Hair Mask

Handmade Gift: Simple Coconut Oil Lip Gloss

Less Stressful Road Trips with Kids

Raspberry Coconut Oil Body Scrub

ORGANIZATION

FOILED DOLLAR STORE ORGANIZERS

PERSONALIZED DOG TREAT JAR WITH PUP-PERONI®

ORGANIZE YOUR TINY TOYS WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR LEGOS WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR BARBIES WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

5 HOLIDAY DISASTERS (AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM)

TAMING GARAGE CHAOS THIS SPRING

CLEANING UP AFTER YOUR PETS — THE FUN WAY

HANDS-OFF CLEANING HACKS

CLEANING HACKS USING DOLLAR STORE ITEMS

UPCYCLED COFFEE CONTAINER TOY STORAGE

HOMEMADE ORANGE CLEANING WIPES

ORGANIZE YOUR GARAGE WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR ELECTRONICS WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR CHRISTMAS DECOR WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

USING STAMPS TO GET READY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

HOLY CRAP! GUESTS ARE COMING – 15 MINUTE POWER CLEAN

ARTSY CRAFTY STORAGE BOXES

ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR KITCHEN WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR OFFICE OR CRAFT SPACE WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR KIDS’ STUFF WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

ORGANIZE YOUR BATHROOM WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE

THE LAZY GIRL’S GUIDE TO CLEANING THE FRIDGE

MAD IN CRAFTS WORK ROOM STORAGE

Simple Trick for Storing Mixed Paint Colors

Rainbow Ribbon Bins (from the dollar store)

Organize Your Whole House with One Trip to the Dollar Store

Does the Hanging Paint Storage System Hold Nail Polish, Glitter or Thread? An Experiment

Project Runway-Inspired Colorful Pegboard

Craft Room Organization: PVC and Wire Shelf Paint Storage

Setting Up a Garage Sale

Simple Cooking Magazine Organization

Playroom Organization Tip: Puzzles