DIY & How To

If you've ever wanted to make something, but weren't sure where to start, our DIYs have you covered—step by step.

Latest in DIY & How To

colorful lantern above a bed

Don’t Settle for a Plain White Paper Lantern—Create a Matisse-Inspired Shade in Minutes

By Amanda Sims Clifford

Window “Eyeliner” Is the Trick to Making a Room Look Instantly Finished

By Zoë Sessums

woman standing next to fireplace

A Pro DIYer’s Paint Color Cheat Sheet

By Lydia Geisel, Photography by Kerry Kirk

pink room with yellow bookshelf

Snip and Stick: This Scalloped Trim DIY Elevates Cheap Furniture in Minutes

By Amanda Sims Clifford

green kitchen with soft linen roman blinds

These No-Sew, No-Drill Roman Shades Look Custom—But for a Fraction of the Price

By Amanda Sims Clifford, Photography by Anushca Dalton

green wall with arched shelf and striped background

The One Storage DIY Everyone Will Be Doing This Summer

By Zoë Sessums

living room with tan sofas and artwork on walls

The Number One Mistake People Make When Hanging Art (and How to Fix It)

By Zoë Sessums

living room with black and white are and being sofa

Leanne Ford’s Genius Hack For That Old IKEA Canvas Art

white fireplace mantel with Delft tile background

You Don’t Need to Be Crafty to Pull Off This Delft Tile DIY

By Amanda Sims Clifford, Photography by Rukmini Ray Kadam

IKEA lack shelf in fridge gap

A $100 IKEA Find Saved This Londoner $1K on Built-In Kitchen Shelving

By Lindsey Mather

black and white patterned chaise in workshop

A Pro Upholsterer’s Do’s and Don’ts for Your Own DIY

By Zoë Sessums, Photography by Nicole Crowder

woman sitting on bench under stairs with book

Lone Fox Made Magic Out of the Smallest Space on His New Makeover Show

By Zoë Sessums

lamp with pleated floral shade on a side table

A $12 Target Lampshade Transformation Starring… Patterned Cocktail Napkins?

By Amanda Sims Clifford, Photography by Laurel Farrelly

yellow room with red and white square baseboards

Wood Baseboards, Who? This Artist Lined Her Walls With Glossy, Easy-Clean Tile Instead

By Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Photography by Celli Duske

room with blue counter and plate arrangement

The Future of Plate Walls is Organic, Unfussy, and Beginner-Friendly

By Laura Lajiness Kaupke

white boucle stools at counter

This Designer’s Hack for a Real Marble Countertop in a Rental: Make It Removable

By Lydia Geisel