DIY & Tutorials
Step-by-step home improvement tutorials, DIY ideas, storage hacks, and creative renovation tips.
Historic Brownstone Renovation: Before & After Design Inspiration
Architects Jess Hinshaw and Andrew Fisk specialize in sensitive modernizations of old New York City structures: see, for instance, The Sentimental Minimalist, a tour of Jess’s own Brooklyn townhouse, and Andrea’s own Late-19th Century Quarters in Pinks, Greens, and Grays. The two run Shapeless Studio and one of the many designs of theirs that we’ve featured is A Kitchen that...

Apartment Renovation Before & After: Maximalist Interior Design
Côte de Folk founder Sophie Rowell moonlights as a campanologist. Let me save you from having to Google the term and tell you now that a campanologist is one who rings church bells. It may seem like an odd side gig for a fashion stylist-turned-interior designer (named a “Rising Star” by House & Garden U.K. last year), but one peek...

Before & After: Stunning Yard Sale Makeover Using Budget-Friendly Cabinet Hardware
Think you need a big budget to refresh your cabinets? Think again — here’s how a $20 yard sale find got a whole new life.Looking for affordable cabinet hardware? Here are some of my favorite cabinet drawer and door pulls by category.Do you remember this chair?The one with the cute pillow of Buddy that I talked about on Monday?I got...

14 Smart Laundry Tips to Make Your Clothes Look New for Years
Tired of your favorite clothes wearing out too soon? Small laundry changes can make a big difference.Looking for simple laundry tips to help your clothes last longer? Here are 14 simple tips you can use today.Have you always wondered how to keep your clothes looking great? These tips may surprise you. They’ll help you care for your clothing properly so...

Top 7 Closet Organization Tips to Maximize Space and Reduce Clutter
Feeling overwhelmed by a messy closet? Whether you're working with a walk-in wardrobe or a tiny apartment nook, a well-organized closet can transform your daily routine. In this article, we share 7 practical and stylish closet organization tips to help you reclaim your space—fast.Looking for easy closet organizing ideas? I’m here to help. Here are some of my favorite simple...

21 Smart Kitchen Organization Ideas You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Is your kitchen cluttered and hard to navigate? These 21 genius organization ideas will bring back order and ease.Looking for simple kitchen organizing tips? Here are 21 tips to make life a little easier with a super organized kitchen.The last tree is tucked away and right now I’m in the middle of all the cleaning and organizing. Two of my...

This Handmade Christmas Tree Transforms into a Stunning Holiday Centerpiece
Looking for a unique holiday craft? This handmade Christmas tree not only adds festive charm but also transforms into a surprising holiday centerpiece.The only thing I love better than a handmade Christmas present?A handmade present that does more than one thing.When I opened this on Christmas morning I got so excited because I thought my brother had made me a...

Top 10 DIY Home Projects You Need to Try from 2025
Looking to refresh your space on a budget? These top 10 DIY home projects from 2024 are creative, practical, and perfect for every skill level.Hello 2025.It’s nice to meet you.But before we hang out and paint a few rooms and start an entire furniture painting series and redo the center hallway and add new moldings and new architectural details and...

Charming Fall Basket Decor Ideas to Cozy Up Your Home
Looking to bring a touch of autumn into your home? Baskets are a cozy, affordable way to style your space for the seasonWondering how to decorate with baskets? Here’s a creative idea to store all those baskets and decorate with them for fall, too.Raise your hand if you have baskets?Oh, good.Come sit by me and my basket collection.Somewhere along the...

10 Everyday Items You Can Repurpose for Fall Home Decor
Who says fall decorating has to break the bank? You likely already have everything you need!Looking to save money on your fall decor? Here’s how to shop your house and your cupboards and find 10 things you already have to decorate for fall.If you are not a millionaire this is the post for you.If you want to decorate for fall...
