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How to Create a Basket Wall

How to Create a Basket Wall

How to Apply Gold Leaf

How to Apply Gold (or Copper!) Leaf

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How to Paint a Refrigerator

How to Install Vinyl Floor Tile

How to Install Groutable Vinyl Floor Tile

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Free Guide to DIY

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Makers Gonna Make: The Ultimate 2023 Gift Guide for DIYers

Makers Gonna Make: The Ultimate 2023 Gift Guide for DIYers

Hot off the press, here's my updated 2023 gift guide for all the makers, creators, builders, and DIYers in your life! I try to cover all the DIY bases with guides for tools, gadgets, crafts, kids' projects, and even cooking. You won't find slippers or coffee mugs...

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The Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets

The Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets

What's the best paint for kitchen cabinets? Are you researching the heck out of this question before diving in? You should. Painting kitchen cabinets is a time-consuming project. Keep reading to get it right the first time! I actually have TWO recommendations, as well...

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Tutorial: Build DIY Craftsman-Style Door Trim

Tutorial: Build DIY Craftsman-Style Door Trim

Love Craftsman-style door trim? Here's a full tutorial on our custom-built DIY Craftsman-style door trim! I've included exact dimensions and products that we used, as prompted by readers who asked for more detail. It took us a while to update the casing through the...

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12 Favorite Behr White Paint Colors

12 Favorite Behr White Paint Colors

Thousands of DIYers love Behr paint for its quality and affordability, just as I do. Here are my 12 favorite Behr white paint colors in three color families - neutral, warm, and cool whites. I've also shared many of these colors painted on exteriors, if you're...

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37 Great Amazon Prime Deals: 2023 Edition

37 Great Amazon Prime Deals: 2023 Edition

Check out these amazing Amazon Prime deals, 2023 edition, and save some cash this fall on your purchases. I've scoured the inventory for the best deals in the home and home improvement categories and pulled the top 37 that you might want to consider. I haven't listed...

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Try This Hack to Make Pumpkins Last Longer

Try This Hack to Make Pumpkins Last Longer

Here's the easiest way to make your pumpkins last longer. No need for a messy bleach bath or even a sink full of soapy water and a drippy mess all over your kitchen. This hack is the best-kept secret among fall porch decor fanatics. (I made that up, but there's...

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2023 DIY GIFT GUIDE

Tons of great gift ideas for all the makers in your life! From home improvement to woodworking to knitting to kids’ crafts, get inspired with this extensive gift guide to all things creative… read more

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How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Bleach

Here’s how to keep your fall porch decor looking fresh for months – without bleach! Try one of these easy, bleach-free ideas to clean and preserve pumpkins and gourds… read more

How to Make DIY Wax Melts

DIY Wax Melts - Make Your Home Smell Great

Make these easy DIY wax melts and help your home smell delicious! The best part is, you can customize DIY wax melts with the scents you love, using essential oils…. read more

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I’m Erin, a Colorado-based lover of all things DIY (and chocolate). I inspire creative folks to tackle home improvement with confidence and style. 

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How to Create Craftsman-Style Door Trim

Here’s how we installed custom door casing to update our 1965 ranch-style home. This is one of my most popular blog posts – get the scoop!