DIY Home Improvement

  • Four Decorative Ways to Combine Molding

    Four Decorative Ways to Combine Molding

    You can combine different molding pieces to create beautiful new designs in your home’s interior. This Lowe’s video presents four decorative ways to combine molding: Try these and other combinations to find your perfect design: 1. Crown: Base + crown + base 2. Casing: Stop […]

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  • How to Install Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles

    How to Install Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles

    Looking to decorate your ceiling with tin? It can be a very expensive material, and cutting and installation can be rough on the hands. Faux tin ceiling tiles made from plastic are a great alternative; they are flexible, beautiful, very easy to cut and can […]

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  • How to Hang Outdoor String Lights

    How to Hang Outdoor String Lights

    String lights are an easy way to add mood lighting to a patio or deck. Learn how to hang outdoor string lights in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Select anchor points. 2. install screw eyes to structural supports. 3. Hang lights, securing […]

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  • How to Build Pallet Wood Planters

    How to Build Pallet Wood Planters

    Rustic pallet wood plus a little paint equals totally adorable DIY planters. Best of all, they’re practically free! Learn how to build pallet wood planters in this HGTV video: For this DIY project, start with a few pallets in relatively good shape. You can usually […]

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  • How to Make Clay Butterfly Wall Decor

    How to Make Clay Butterfly Wall Decor

    Add a whimsical look to a room with handcrafted butterfly wall art. Learn how to make clay butterly wall decor in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Print and cut out butterfly pattern. 2. Thinly roll out polymer clay. 3. Trace pattern onto […]

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  • DIY Built-In Bookshelf Wall

    DIY Built-In Bookshelf Wall

    Do you need to house a large book collection but think built-ins are too expensive or require a professional skill level to make them yourself? You can build your own with a simple design, inexpensive wood, and basic tools. Learn more about this DIY built-in […]

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  • How to Install Subway Tile

    How to Install Subway Tile

    Versatile, classic and timeless, subway tile is a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Learn how to install subway tile in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Prep and clean walls. Tape along vanity edge. 2. Apply a thin layer of mortar to […]

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  • How to Build a Faux Brick Wall from Furring Strips

    How to Build a Faux Brick Wall from Furring Strips

    If you want the look of brick without the expense, there are faux brick veneer and paneling products you can buy, but you can get the same look in a very cost effective and easy way with wood. Learn how to build a faux brick […]

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  • DIY Drop-Down Bar

    DIY Drop-Down Bar

    This drop-down bar functions as a super stylish surface space during parties, and when it’s not being used, it doubles as a fun design detail. Learn how to make this DIY drop-down bar in this HGTV video: This bar is a great space-saving solution because […]

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