Craft Ideas & Guides

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11 Crafts to Try for National Craft Month

Open up new worlds of creative activities.

metal plant stand shaped like a bicycle
13 Simple Metalworking Projects to Transform Your Space

Sharpen your skills and improve your home or yard!

homemade chalkboard calendar
Make Your Own Calendar for the Upcoming New Year

Take control of your project timelines.

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Winter Canvas Wall Art

Cast a seasonal spell on your space.

Wall of framed pictures
How to Frame a Photo Mounted on Foam Core

Foam core is a great material on which to mount photos.

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You Can Make Endless Cool Things With 3D Printers

Need a part, tool, or organizing device? Print it!

gloved hands laying garden irrigation hose
Easy DIY Irrigation Systems for Gardens

The eco-conscious (and cheap) way to water your plants.

A woman looks confused.
Avoid These 5 Common DIY Mistakes

Learn how to avoid common DIY mistakes to save time and money.

A chair being spray painted pink.
11 Weekend Projects Using Low-Cost Materials

Updating old pieces of furniture and building a message board are inexpensive projects.

Wooden Cornhole Game Board
DIY Cornhole Game Board

Build and customize your own bean bag toss!

A DIY bottle bird feeder.
Make Your Own Birdfeeders

Entice your avian friends with a DIY birdfeeder.

A wood bath caddy with a candle and drink in it.
8 Super Easy and Quick DIY Crafts

Make a rustic coat rack, mini chalk board, and more in just minutes.

Woman in a coat squeezing a large pillow
Picking a Stuffing for Your Body Pillow

Not all body pillows are created equal.

A stack of brightly colored blankets.
5 Clever DIY Hacks for Winter

Make your winter days a little brighter with these tips and tricks.

A dune buggy driving on a dirt track.
Dune Buggy: 3 Laws to Make it Street Legal

With a few adaptations, you can take the buggy to the store.

A front door mat made by wood slices.
DIY Welcome Mats That Will Make You Glad to Come Home

Try one of these simple DIYs to update your curb appeal.

potpourri
3 Fragrant Plant Materials for Making Potpourri

Potpourri can add visual interest and pleasing scent.

A kid makes Playdough.
How to Make Homemade Playdough

Playdough is a childhood staple.

A map that says "Home Sweet Home" on a blue background.
How to Make an Entrance Mat

The entrance of your home is the first thing people will see when they visit.

top of a small engine
How to Convert a Lawnmower Engine for a Go Kart

Your lawn mower engine could be used to power your go kart.

wood table with water stains
Wrap Wooden Table Tops with Linen for a New Look

An inexpensive but charming way to renovate an old table.

hands playing checkers on a wooden table
7 Games You Can Make While Staying at Home

They're engaging to create, and fun to play.

A shelf.
You Did What With Shelf Liner ?

Machine-washable shelf liners are available.

Post-it notes on a corkboard
Tips for Jazzing Up Your Cork Board

Cork boards are useful and easy to personalize.

Stack of foam board panels
How to Make a Box Out of Foam Board

Use excess supplies to create a useful gift or storage.

Picture frame decorated with vine branches
Easy DIY Rustic Picture Frames

Turn a plain frame into a rustic focal point.

brightly colored fall leaves
Five Ways To Preserve Fall Leaves

Capture the transient beauty of the changing foliage.

colorful plastic bottles
DIY Projects to Upcycle Plastic Bottles

Save money and help the planet!

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14 Crafts You'll Actually Use

We used to make nearly every item in our homes.

Succulent plants growing from a tea pot
DIY Upcycled Planter Ideas

Everyday items can make beautiful homes for plants.

A young girl sits by a sunny pool.
3 DIY Projects to Make Your Pool More Fun

These simple, affordable ideas make great family projects.

hand painting ladybugs on small rocks
11 DIY Craft Ideas

Craft something special every season.

home goods store with interior decor items
What Are Home Good Products?

Choose decor you find both functional and beautiful.

smiling woman selling boxed goods online
What Crafts Sell the Best Online?

Are you interested in selling your goods via the internet?

colorful paper crafting designs
How to Make Paper Crafts

Fold in a new skill set.

Two kids playing on a sled in the snow.
How to Build a Sled

Build your very own sled just in time for the next snowfall.

hand crafted storage jar containters
11 Craft Projects Under $20

Elevate everyday objects.

How To Make A U-Shaped Neck Pillow

A neck pillow is a small U-shaped pillow used to support the head and neck.

hand of cards at a poker table
Adding Rails to Your Poker Table: A Guide

Wager a bet on DIY poker table rails.

glycerin craft supplies
Where to Buy 11 Craft Supplies

Your community may have just what you're looking for.

A trio of string in red, white, and blue colors next to string art and a pile of nails on a wood board.
5 Craft Projects You Can Do With a Hammer and Nails

Get creative without special supplies or tools!

A child's hand playing with an oversized Jenga game.
DIY an Oversized Outdoor Jenga Game

Make a jumbo-sized version of this classic game to play outdoors!

4 Retro Items to Upcycle

Keep those beloved vintage items and give them new purposes.