DIY Home Projects
Looking to refresh your home without hiring a pro? Our DIY home projects make it easy to tackle everything from small decor upgrades to major room makeovers. Whether you're a beginner, a budget-savvy upcycler, or aiming for sustainable living, we’ve got step-by-step tutorials, tool guides, and creative inspiration for every room. Start building, crafting, and organizing today!
Renovation Guides
Prioritize Yourself: Relaxing Hobbies to Reconnect and Recharge
Life can be hectic, and finding time to relax and recharge is more important than ever.
Decluttering Without Dread: A Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Your Sanity
Decluttering can feel like standing at the bottom of Mount Everest with flip-flops on. But guess what? You don’t have to do it all at once. Let’s break it down so it’s totally doable—without losing your mind.
The Art of Less: 10 Ways to Prevent Clutter Before It Starts
So you’ve tackled the clutter and your space feels amazing. But how do you keep it that way? Let’s chat about 10 easy ways to stop clutter from sneaking back in.
Fruit and Vegetable Gardening Checklist for Zone 10a East Bay, California: January Tasks
January is a busy and productive month for Zone 10a gardeners. The mild winter weather provides the perfect conditions to prepare your garden for a successful growing season while also harvesting and planting cool and warm-season crops. Here’s your ultimate checklist for January gardening in Zone 10a
New Year, New Budget: A Fun Guide to Fresh Finances
Life changes—and so should your budget. Got a raise? Awesome, add to savings (and maybe splurge a little). Unexpected expenses? Tweak your plan without guilt. A flexible budget is a successful budget.
Friendsgiving: A Guide to Hosting for Your Chosen Family (Because Yours is… Complicated)
You deserve a holiday that feels fun, not overwhelming, so here are 5 easy tips to help you host a Friendsgiving that’s cozy, delicious, and stress-free.
The Ultimate Guide to Houseplants for Busy People Who Can't Keep Plants Alive (Yet)
Here’s everything you need to know, broken down by size, air-purifying talents, pet-friendliness, lighting tolerance, care requirements
No-Carve, No-Mess Painted Pumpkins
Carving pumpkins can be fun, but let’s be honest—sometimes the mess isn't worth it. Enter the world of no-carve, painted pumpkins: a modern, mess-free alternative that lets you create stunning fall displays without the hassle.
7 ways to maximize storage space for clutter free living
The trick isn’t to have a perfect house 24/7, it is knowing that when you have the time to put things away you know exactly where they go.
Kitchen Reno Part 2: How to DIY Your Kitchen Remodel.
How to break up a kitchen remodel into manageable DIY projects.
Modern Xeriscape. The Secret to Low Maintenance Landscaping
At its simplest form, Xeriscaping is creating a natural landscape that is easily maintained and requires little to no water.
How to Pick the Right Kitchen Cabinet Hardware.
The good news is that there isn’t exactly a right and a wrong way when it comes to kitchen cabinet pulls and knobs.
Kitchen Reno Part 1. Removing a Load Bearing Wall.
Thinking about removing a load bearing wall? How expensive is it anyways?
Why we decided to buy a fixer upper in the bay area
Yup. That was what we saw on Redfin and couldn’t wait to check out. It’s gorgeous isn’t it?!
Before & After: How to Maximize Small Space Dining without Sacrificing Style
How to prioritize home remodeling while on a budget? Break larger projects into smaller phases.
DIY Home Project: Before & after - floor to ceiling modern bookshelves on a budget
How we built a 20 foot wall to wall white modern bookshelf around our fireplace the week we moved in for less than $500.