#diy

#diy

My husband, John, and I had been considering moving into a tiny home for a few years before we finally did so in February 2018. The popularity of tiny homes on wheels was significantly smaller than it is now, and it was challenging to find a wealth of information on blogs and social media platforms, such as YouTube. Still, we did our research and due diligence because the idea appealed to us so much.

I already use vertical storage throughout my home (like these wall-mounted hanging produce baskets), but I'd never thought to give the same treatment to a drawer organizer. As Christina Dennis demonstrates on her blog, Cozy DIY Home, a cutlery tray makes an unexpectedly perfect wall-mounted jewelry station. The compartments are ready-made for sorting delicate pieces, and the narrow shape fits in small spaces like a closet or bathroom nook.

The S50 is packed with features: first off, the laser measures out to a whopping 400 ft (120 m) and offers an incredible ±1/16 inch accuracy (and yes, it really is that accurate). It works in all sorts of conditions -- indoors, outdoors, in bright sun, rain, mist, slow, and can even see the laser when it's shone on a low-reflective surface (if the surface has too matte of a finish for the laser to work, you can use ).

From hot apple cider to baked goods in the oven, there's a candle for every fall scent. As much of a sucker as I am for fragrant candles, several years ago I decided to cut down on my candle spending. While my grandma's olla aromática recipes can compete with any high-end candle (and win), I don't always have the time to leave a pot simmering on the stove all day.

When you're shopping for home essentials, coasters are often forgotten about until you spot a ring-shaped stain on your table. Whether you don't own any at all, or are looking to upgrade a plain coaster set you use all the time, this DIY from TikTok is the solution - and gives you something fun to look at every time you pick up your glass.

I have painted (and written about painting!) countless walls in countless colors over my years as both a renter and homeowner. And when I say countless, I really mean countless: A typical room in my house may be painted no less than four times over the course of two years. It's even an ongoing joke with friends when they arrive, acting shocked to see the living room is still the same color as the last time they visited.

I'm big on saving design DIYs from Instagram, but my "saved it" to "tried it" ratio is generally low. One recent exception is the frame mat hack that you've almost certainly seen all over Instagram and TikTok. Whether they're using wallpaper or wrapping paper, everybody seems to be creating their own custom-look frames by repurposing existing frames that are hanging around the house.

Refrigerators have long served as a canvas for creativity in the kitchen, playing host to everything from your favorite travel souvenirs to your child's finest artwork. However, these creative flourishes usually don't reach beyond the boundary of the fridge door - that is, until the trend of fridgescaping came along. The term was first coined by blogger Kathy Perdue in 2011 when she stored her produce in aesthetic containers.

I know a column at the Whitman Plaza Goodwill absolutely hates to see me coming,

I used a converter kit to turn my recessed lighting cans into a few glass pendant lights for some mood lighting. (Add electrician to my resume!)

A radiator shelf is a simple way to give an unloved panel purpose, add a spot for styling, and make a space feel more finished, all without much effort or expense. Whether it's a slim hallway ledge for post and keys, a painted timber top that complements wall panelling, or a bespoke addition beneath a bay window, a radiator shelf brings charm and function in equal measure.

In this massive kit, you get a 1/2-inch drill/driver, a 1/4-inch hex impact driver, a Hackzall reciprocating saw, a multi-tool, brushless 1/2-inch high-torque impact wrench, a 6 1/2-inch circular saw, a 4 1/2-inch grinder, a compact blower, and a work light. That's everything you need to tackle jobs you're going to find around the home, from putting up shelves to putting up a fence.

Damaged window screens might seem like a small detail for a new homeowner, but they play a big role when it comes to keeping your home comfortable and insect-free. They also help with ventilation, allowing fresh air to circulate while keeping pests outside - something you'll appreciate on warm summer nights. Fixing them now allows you to let fresh air into your home while keeping at bay.

Even though I'm not a renter anymore, I'm still always on the lookout for clever renter-friendly DIYs and upgrades - to share with readers, of course, but also because I don't necessarily want every change I make in my home to be permanent. Lately I've been thinking a lot about peel-and-stick backsplashes, and I keep coming back to this mini kitchen makeover's gorgeous checkerboard pattern made with Smart Tiles zellige peel-and-stick tile in orange and beige.

A drill brush is a scrub brush attachment for a cordless drill that can efficiently clean baked-on grease and other tough residues from pans.

Having a multi-tool on your person at all times is essential, whether you are a tradesman or someone who prefers hiring professionals for projects.