Welcome to our main directory of DIY decorating projects. Over the years, we’ve completed quite a few projects ranging from quick and easy crafts to major home remodeling jobs. We’re in the process of posting free step-by-step tutorials for many of the projects we’re working on plus past projects we’ve completed.
DIY Home Remodeling Projects
How to Build a Wood Countertop — If your kitchen is in need of new countertops, check out this tutorial for how to build your own. We’ll show you how to make stylish butcher’s block countertops that can enhance any kitchen style, from modern to traditional.
DIY Concrete Countertops — If you need new counters in your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or garage, concrete countertops could be the way to go. As a DIY project, they’re affordable and easy; and sometimes you can even get away with leaving your existing countertop in place and building the new concrete surface right over the top of what you already have. That can save a lot of time and help you avoid a trip to the dump. Check out this page to find free concrete countertop tutorials, tips and advice.
DIY Home Decorating and Craft Projects
Knitting and Crochet Patterns for Home Decor — Find bunches of outstanding knitting and crochet patterns for home decor items including blankets, pillows, baskets, potholders and more.
Kitchen Patterns to Knit and Crochet — Knit or crochet lovely projects for your kitchen: Placemats, coasters, potholders, trivets, hot pads, dishcloths and more.
Bath Accessories to Knit and Crochet — Make yourself a fluffy new bath mat, some washcloths, a soap saver or other luxurious bath accessories with these delightful knitting and crochet patterns.
16 Ways to Make Napkin Rings — Whether you want casual napkin rings, formal napkin rings, beaded napkin rings or just about any other style of napkin rings, you’ll find a suitable tutorial in this roundup of DIY napkin rings.
How to Knit and Crochet Baskets — Baskets are useful for a variety of decorating purposes. If you want to decorate your home for Easter, they’ll be an essential component of your tablescapes and displays. For everyday use, they make great towel holders in the bathroom, desk organizers in the office and all-purpose home organizers for any other room.
How to Knit or Crochet Your Own Decorative Pillows — You can make decorative pillows in styles and shapes to complement any room in your home. Additionally, you can make seasonal pillows to use as Christmas decorations or other holiday decorations.
Photo Credits:
Many thanks to the talented photographers whose work appears on this page:
- Nicolás Boullosa supplied the photo of the concrete kitchen counter and has generously made this photo available through a Creative Commons license.
This page was last updated on 10-12-2018.
