Whether you want to save money, personalize your home, or just satisfy your crafting itch, these do-it-yourself projects are a great way to put your mark on your home.


1.Stylish Shelves

Learn how to make this and two other shelves for your entryway, bathroom, or bedroom. All you need are a few supplies and basic woodworking skills.




2.6-in-1 Photo Cube

These custom photo cubes have six images to share. It's easy to rearrange the cubes to show a new image, or rotate the cubes for a fun collage.




3.Easy No-Sew Bed Skirt

Bring the plushness of terry from bath to bed with an easy layered bed skirt.




4.Country-Style Coffee Table

This country-style table is both pretty and practical thanks to a clutter-concealing skirt attached with hook-and-loop tape. To get this weathered look, follow our step-by-step instructions.



5.Restyled Store-Bought Lampshade

Turn discount-store lampshades into style markers in your home. Try this no-sew lampshade slipcover to add elegance and class.




6.Dressed-Up Curtain Panels

Cottage-style rooms would look amazing with windows dressed with these flirty curtain panels. Start with purchased panels and add the ruffle yourself.




7.Easy Upholstered Headboard

We made a gorgeous tailored headboard from plywood, foam, and a tight-fitting slipcover. Try it yourself with our how-to instructions below.




8.Fabric-Covered Ottoman

This ottoman doubles as a coffee table and the pillows can be pulled off the base and used as floor cushions. Make it yourself out of high-density foam and durable fabrics.




9.Custom Curtain Rods

Pruners, a relatively straight tree branch, white spray paint -- voila! A nature-inspired, functional work of art. Use tie-top curtains to adjust for the curves of the branch -- no rings or clips needed.




10.DIY Twig Lamp

A lamp kit and a sweep through the backyard to collect twigs are all you need for this natural lamp.




11.DIY Bracket Beauties

Add an easy embellishment to your kitchen island with these brackets.




12.DIY Urn Table

Create a stately side table out of a metal or resin urn in minutes.




13.Bookcase Turned Modern

You won't believe the "before" of this project!




14.Baby Furniture Gets a Redo

See how we turned a baby-changing table into a handy (and stylish!) bar cart.





15.DIY Underbed Drawer Project

You'll want to measure your own bed for custom dimensions, but we have tips and instructions for this DIY project.




16.Grid Wall Project

Here's a great way to add storage when you have no space to spare. We used 1x2s for the horizontal bars and 1x3s for the vertical bars and hung artwork, bins, and peg racks to hold toys galore.




17.Kids' Room Adjustable Desk

Here's how to make a desk designed on a modular cube system for easy construction and adjustable height.




18.Furniture Redo

Sometimes all that blah piece of furniture needs is a dose of style CPR. Check out these two easy projects for ideas.




19.Kids' Room Window Seat

Here's how to make a comfy hideout complete with built-in storage cubbies and a work surface for coloring or homework.