Projects & Improvements

“I want to go to there.”

It’s a “fun and easy way to elevate that box of wine.”

Knock the chill out today.

If you can stir a pot, you can pull off this DIY.

Removable wallpapers are a godsend for commitment-phobes, renters, easily bored types, and anyone that lives in fear of a Lucy and Ethel paper hangers sort of disaster.

Want to extend your outdoor entertaining season? Fire pits are the answer.

A handful of thrifted materials are now a low-cost, retro-inspired table.

Get ready to turn your garden into a whimsical fairyland for just a few dollars.

It’s right at home in a child’s bedroom.

One TikToker’s holiday light hack is low-key ingenious.

These wee candles will make you feel like a fall fairy every time you light one.

They’re the cutest thing you’ll see today.

“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.

“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.

It’s luxe but still family-friendly.

“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.

“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”

Curtains came to the rescue in this bedroom transformation.

“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.

The apartment owners had a little over 16 square feet to work with.

These DIY scent recipes are pure autumn bliss.

Change the feel of your space and get privacy in the process.

No one works best in a boring, uninspiring space. But it’s a myth that a beautiful workspace takes a wad of cash. In fact, a simple trip to IKEA (along with our list of amazing IKEA desk hacks) can equip you with everything you need to create an incredible office that’s both comfortable and practical.

It'll also save you thousands in repairs.

Create a convincing ghost at almost no cost and with minimal effort.

It’s the most unexpected way to brighten up your entryway … and, of course, add major curb appeal.

No pumpkin guts were harmed in the making of this decor.

It takes just minutes to create.

Say goodbye to unsightly space heaters for good!

Don’t skip this step.

The DIY mural was inspired by the fall colors of one of their favorite nearby scenic views.

Your next favorite Halloween project is in here.

You shouldn’t, either.

Big walls call for big art. Nothing looks stranger than seeing a small, lonely painting floating in a giant expanse of wall. The difficulty, of course, is that big pieces of art often come with big price tags. So we’ve rounded up a list of nine different ways to fill up a big wall on a little budget. Above: The hanging panels in this space from Little Green Notebook are actually wallpaper panels sandwiched between pieces of acrylic. Get the DIY here.

This will be one of our broadest Weekend Projects yet (and therefore will require a little brainstorming on your part before you can start) but it’s an important idea to tackle. Not only is this type of project fun (and the perfect thing to do on a particularly hot or rainy summer day), you can (perhaps most importantly) save money — for summer plans or things you want to add to home.

We love to write about clever, multitasking furniture designs for small spaces, but the downside to a lot of these pieces is that they come with hefty price tags. If, like a lot of people, you’re living in a small space and have a similarly small budget, the good news is that there are a lot of DIYs out there for hardworking, flexible furniture that you can make yourself. Here are 11 of our favorites. Above, a custom table created for this tiny beach house seen at VT Wonen.

If you’re looking for fresh ways to get into the Halloween, ahem, spirit, this is for you.

These simple projects are all about keeping your efforts low but your payoff high.

No one will ever know you only paid $300 for it.

Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.

“I’d need multiple for every season.”

All you’ll need is a little bit of paint to DIY it at home.

The end result is equal parts cool, chic, cute, and the perfect level of creepiness to suit the season.

这个项目将orms your space — if you do it right, that is. Here's what you need to know.