Category: DIY Projects
This DIY cornhole game is sure to be a hit at tailgates and backyard cookouts. Jennifer Largesse of Build Basic designed this DIY cornhole board– or bag toss game– to have fold-down legs to make storing and transporting it easy. All you’ll need is some project panel, common hardware and some simple tools. Customize it with... The …
This ombre dresser looks great in a child’s room, but the painted ombre look is popular throughout the house these days. Natalie Dalpias, The Creative Mom, used chalked paint to create the ombre effect on this old dresser. And as you’ll see, it’s an easy paint project that’s fun to do. Painted Ombre Dresser Project I... The …
If your home doesn’t have a fireplace, build a DIY faux fireplace! Ashley Basnight, who writes Handmade Haven, built her own faux fireplace. Not only is it cute and on-trend with its sliplap sides and limewashed faux brick, Ashley also included some extra storage space! Here’s her step-by-step tutorial. Build a DIY Faux Fireplace for... The …
a Limewashed brick is popular these days. The unique, distressed look it produces is classic, and goes so well in many different decor styles. Courtney Clymer, who writes Lifestyled Atlanta, wanted to create her own limewashed brick backsplash in her kitchen. She gave it a go, and discovered it’s a surprisingly easy look to achieve.... The …
This painted stencil bathroom floor project totally changed the look of the room. It was a lot cheaper than re-tiling the floor, too. It’s the work of Mallory and Savannah of Classy Clutter. They used chalked paint in black and white for a bold contrast to match the large, eye-catching flower pattern of the stenciled The …
The easy way to paint a house is by using a paint sprayer. But painting a house also involves some prep work to make the job go smoothly and to get the best results. Stephanie and Vicki Kubiak of Mother Daughter Projects used a paint sprayer to paint Stephanie’s house. Here they walk you through all the The …
Using a paint sprayer to repaint furniture makes the job easy, and you’ll get excellent results. Katrina Sullivan of Chic Little House gave new life to a couple of furniture pieces in her dining room using a paint sprayer. Follow along as she shows us how she did it. Using a Paint Sprayer to Repaint Furniture Materials The …
This ombre wall painting project is fairly simple, but it results in a gorgeous, eye-catching accent wall. It’s great for a living room, dining room, or just about any place in your home that needs a little extra visual appeal. We teamed up with Amy Osaba of Amy Osaba Design to create this simple guide to creating The …
Painting the textured surface of a stone fireplace requires a little more planning than your average painting project. But it’s not hard if you use a paint sprayer and you know how to prep for the job. We teamed up with Amy Osaba of Amy Osaba Design to show you what to do in this simple The …
These Fourth of July wooden star decorations are a great way to dress up your front door, backyard deck or fireplace mantel. Alexi Politis of Seeking Alexi, takes you through the project, step by step, and offers a few tips to make the wooden star project go smoothly. I made three wooden star decorations for my The …
These Fourth of July wooden star decorations are a great way to dress up your front door, backyard deck or fireplace mantel. Alexi Politis of Seeking Alexi, takes you through the project, step by step, and offers a few tips to make the wooden star project go smoothly. I made three wooden star decorations for my The …
DIH Workshop: Concrete Tray Spruce up your home this summer with a concrete tray! Use it to serve afternoon snacks or turn it into a decorative shelf, the options are endless. Learn how to make your own customized concrete tray on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at our Do-It-Herself Workshop. Register for your local DIH Workshop on The …
A DIY Workshop for Father’s Day The Bottle Opener Game is the perfect Father’s Day gift or entertainment piece for your next summer get-together! Join us as we demonstrate how to build a bottle opener that also functions as a fun-filled game on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at this month’s Do-It-Yourself Workshop at The Home Depot. Register The …
Sometimes you need to tear what you have down and start over. That’s the case for this backyard deck rebuild by Andrew Bacon of Field Treasure Designs. His deck had seen its best years, it wasn’t really suitable for his needs, and it turns out it wasn’t even well-constructed in the first place. He totally rebuild The …
This DIY ceiling makeover uses beadboard and moulding pieces to create a faux coffered ceiling. It’s a simple way to add a little extra architectural interest in an otherwise drab ceiling. This is the work of Amber Oliver who writes the In the Loop Blog. Follow along with her step-by-step instructions to see how she completed The …
