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  • A person cutting a cardboard egg carton with scissors
    By Christy Rae Ammons 10 hours ago

    Don't Toss Old Egg Cartons — Turn Them Into Stylish Countertop Storage Bowls

    Empty egg cartons don't need to head to the landfill. With some simple supplies, transform them into custom bowls to add character to your countertops.

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  • Person reaching for a door with a glass door knob
    By Shelley Frost 19 hours ago

    She Turns Thrifted Door Knobs Into An Elegant Statement Piece With A Clever DIY

    If you like unorthodox, vintage-style ornaments, try this simple DIY using thrifted crystal door knobs to create beautiful décor pieces for your home.

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  • Woman staring out a kitchen window with blinds
    By Cayla Leonard 21 hours ago

    You Can Do Better Than Blinds: A Creative, Cuter Way To Cover Kitchen Windows

    Instead of blinds, this DIY uses something you may already have in the fridge to cover kitchen windows. The result? A surprisingly eye-catching focal point.

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  • Person holding a Mason jar over a work surface with other mason jars and a pair of scissors in the background
    By Shelley Frost 1 day ago

    Table Lamps Don't Have To Be Expensive: Try This Clever DIY Using Old Mason Jars

    If you're on the lookout for a unique lamp and aren't ready to dole out funds for high-end pieces, this mason jar DIY is just what you need to personalize one.

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  • Person measuring a curved, wire grid fence for a project.
    By Erika Dale 2 days ago

    Turn A Wire Fence Into Instant Backyard Privacy With An Easy DIY

    While we might get along with our neighbors, privacy is something most people won't compromise on. If your fence doesn't have the best coverage, this DIY helps.

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  • Vintage red metal toolbox on workshop table
    By Jasmine Harding 2 days ago

    12 Genius Ways To Repurpose An Old Toolbox Instead Of Tossing It

    Wooden or metal toolboxes offer a ton of versatility as well as charm. These are creative ways to repurpose old ones and save them from the landfill.

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  • a bench grinder sending vertical sparks on sharpening blade
    By Ryan Cashman 2 days ago

    What It Means When Bench Grinder Sparks Fly Upwards

    Bench grinders make sparks — that's just how they work. But what does it mean when those sparks start to fly not downwards, towards the floor, but up?

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  • A person loading a hot glue gun
    By Kathleen Shipman 2 days ago

    Turn An Old Food Container Into Stylish Countertop Storage With A Clever DIY

    Countertop storage containers don't have to be expensive or even store-bought. With this DIY, turn an old food tub into an attractive way to stash items.

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  • Hands cutting out temporary tattoos
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 days ago

    Woman Uses Temporary Tattoos To DIY Beautiful Decor On A Thrift Store Budget

    This DIY emulates pretty floral decor pieces you’ve probably seen on the shelves of fancy homeware stores — and you just need two affordable items to make it.

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  • Person using cordless screwdriver on wooden pallet
    By Jasmine Harding 2 days ago

    She Upcycles Old Wood Pallets Into A Space-Saving Outdoor Storage System

    Deconstructing and reusing pallets not only saves you money (and saves wood from going to the landfill), it also allows you to customize the storage you want.

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  • A person holding up a doily.
    By Cayla Leonard 2 days ago

    14 Genius Ways To Transform Vintage Doilies Into Stunning Wall Decor

    At first glance, doilies may seem old fashioned, but as the main component in these DIY projects, the lacy decor pieces can give your space fresh vibes.

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  • Woman in beige sweater with rings standing over four frying pans on kitchen cooktop
    By Gwen Swanson 2 days ago

    Old Frying Pans Aren't Trash: 10 Genius Ways To Turn Them Into Home Treasures

    It's hard to say goodbye to a trusty frying pan. So don't. Turn it into a treasure you can honor forever with one of these genius DIYs.

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  • A woman uses a wood plank for a DIY project
    By Danielle Valente 2 days ago

    Skip Baskets And Bins: A Scrap Wood DIY That Organizes Toilet Paper In Small Spaces

    Put the unused space in your bathroom to work and keep clutter at bay with an easy scrap-wood DIY that’s perfect for making toiletry storage stylish.

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  • hand measuring doily with ruler
    By Christy Rae Ammons 3 days ago

    Forget Basic Candle Holders: Use An Old Lace Doily To DIY A Beautiful Home Decor Piece

    If you're still looking down on vintage doilies, then you're missing out on a ton of DIYs! Like this textured candle holder made with help of a doily.

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  • Person holding boards of wood
    By Cayla Leonard 3 days ago

    Upcycle Old Wood Into Countertop Storage Space With A Clever DIY

    Instead of trashing old wood, repurpose it to create this beautiful DIY decor that doubles as storage for your countertop... and you can be done in minutes.

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  • Bright kitchen with golden oak cabinets
    By Colin Fritz 3 days ago

    Why Settle For Paint When There Are 7 Smarter Ways To Update Golden Oak Cabinets

    Golden oak cabinets were once a wonderful trend, but now they're woefully dated. Still, they don't need replacing, just updating with one of these methods.

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  • A person playing chess
    By Emily Ray 3 days ago

    Transform An Old Chessboard Into Stylish Entryway Storage With A Clever DIY

    Create a unique coat rack with a clever DIY. Use a thrifted wooden chessboard and pieces or buy an inexpensive one to make this lever entry hall organizer.

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  • A woman reaches for cotton pads on a bathroom countertop cluttered with makeup and brushes
    By Jasmine Harding 3 days ago

    IKEA Has A Multi-Use Solution For Bathroom Countertop Clutter

    Bathroom countertops quickly become cluttered with daily use. Flipping this IKEA kitchen item on its side creates instant storage for makeup, bottles, and more.

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  • Woman with empty Folger's coffee canister for home DIY project
    By Gwen Swanson 3 days ago

    12 Genius Ways To Reuse Coffee Containers Around The House

    Besides being the source of your cuppa joe, your empty coffee containers are also versatile DIY raw materials you can reuse with just a little bit of effort.

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  • A young man and woman in colorful clothes smile while holding cassette tapes
    By Sakshi Khaitan 3 days ago

    Use Old Cassette Tapes To Create A Light-Up Table You Can't Buy

    With covers that range from cheesy to iconic, cassettes make fabulously nostalgic decor. With the help of a hardy, flexible material, use them to DIY a table.

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  • A small grouping of toilet paper on a countertop
    By Amy Freeman 4 days ago

    Turn An Old Hutch Top Into Gorgeous Toilet Paper Storage

    Fun fact — many hutches are actually two pieces of furniture. The upper, cabinet part, can be detached and used to stash toilet paper, towels, and more.

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  • Person removing the handle of a frying pan
    By Shelley Frost 4 days ago

    Don't Toss Old Frying Pans: Turn Them Into Clever Garden Staples With 11 Smart DIYs

    Frying pans are built to withstand high temperatures so of course old ones are perfect for clever outdoor DIYs for both your garden and yard.

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  • Person holding wallpaper up to the wall
    By Shelley Frost 4 days ago

    Trade In The Wallpaper: There's An Easier Way To Decorate Your Walls

    You can give your walls a unique and beautiful new look with this super affordable alternative to wallpapers. It takes less time, and requires fewer tools.

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  • Hands painting a white seashell with a brush
    By Sakshi Khaitan 4 days ago

    Reuse Seashells To DIY A Stunning Wind Chime You'll Love

    Reuse seashells and make this DIY wind chime. All you need are shells, twine or fishing line, a drill, driftwood and a bit of glue to make this pretty chime.

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  • Lumber stacked outside ready for use
    By Rob Johnstone 4 days ago

    Wood Vs. Lumber: What's The Difference?

    Wood and lumber — they’re the same thing, right? Not exactly. Here, we explain when to correctly use each term and what their real, actual definitions are.

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  • Woman smiling and drinking from a cup on her porch chair, surrounded by pillows
    By Kayleigh Hearn 4 days ago

    Woman Uses An Old Kitchen Whisk To Make Beautiful Porch Decor On A Budget

    Don't throw out an old kitchen whisk. With a few beads, wire, and paint, you can make a cute dragon fly ornament for your porch. Here's how.

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  • A person holding a roll of toilet paper in a bathroom
    By Shelley Frost 4 days ago

    Don't Toss Old Plastic Lids — Make Cute Toilet Paper Holders For Your Bathroom

    You don't need to spend a ton to make toilet paper look neat. With this DIY, you can transform an old plastic lid into attractive, textural TP storage.

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