One of my favorite pieces of advice came from David JP Phillips on TikTok: “Use the weekend to build the life you want, not to escape the life you have.” What a great thought is that? So to help you build that life of dreams, we’ve gathered up 70 easy DIY projects you can tackle in a weekend!
Home DIY Project Ideas to Complete in a Weekend
From simple crafts to more extensive room makeovers, DIY projects are a great way to add value to your home. You can save money by doing it yourself, add a personal touch to your home, and gain a sense of accomplishment along the way.
Most of the DIY project ideas below are appropriate for any skill level. If you click on the “See more details” button, they’ll take you to fuller posts with tutorials and step-by-step instructions. We hope you find some inspiration for your next project!
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- Home Improvement Projects
- DIY Furniture Ideas
- DIY Storage Solutions
- DIY Home Decor Ideas
- Outdoor DIY Ideas
- DIY Gift Ideas for the Home
DIY Home Projects Bucket list
70 Easy DIY Projects for your Home
DIY Home Improvement Projects
It’s amazing what a bit of paint can do! Here are some basic DIY home improvement projects you can tackle (mostly in a weekend) with just a few supplies.
1. Paint your room in a fun color
The best way to give a whole new look to any room has to be with a fresh coat of paint! Go with a traditional neutral or choose a fun new color. We painted my tween daughter's bedroom a beautiful teal and then added details with touches of pink.
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2. Paint an accent wall
Rather than painting the whole room, adding a contrasting color to create an accent wall is a great way to add character to a room.
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3. Install shiplap to add a farmhouse touch
Installing shiplap is a great alternative to finishing walls. We’ll outline the how to steps for installing shiplap vertically in your space.
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4. Wallpaper a room
Looking for pink wallpaper for a girl’s room? This pink and white wallpaper from PhotoWall will grow with your daughter from nursery to teen years.
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5. Paint your front door a fun color
Learn how to paint a front door in 3 easy steps! A simple DIY project to add curb appeal to your home. Full, step-by-step tutorial is included.
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6. Paint an accent door inside
7. Paint your kitchen cabinets
Learn how to paint kitchen cabinets without sanding with this step-by-step photo tutorial. Includes DIY tips, ideas and products for painting laminate furniture the easy way.
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8. Install new vinyl flooring
Installing vinyl plank flooring over ceramic tile is a simple way to update your bathroom.
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9. Make a rag rug with upcycled tshirts
A DIY rag rug is a trendy and thrifty way to add some character and comfy texture to a room. Learn how to make a rag rug using t shirt yarn and your fingers! A satisfying upcycling project to repurpose old and stained t-shirts!
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10. Paint your own large canvas rug
Save money by making your own modern hand-painted DIY rug using canvas fabric. Customize the rug by choosing a size that suits your personal space.
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11. Repaint a dated tile backsplash
Not quite ready to completely renovate your kitchen or bathroom? Give it a facelift by painting your tile backsplash!
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12. Make easy lavender sachets to freshen up your drawers
Learn how to make your own lavender sachets to freshen up your home.
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13. Sew some curtains for your windows
Sewing your own curtains is a great way to add a custom touch to any room. It’s a perfect beginner sewing project and this tutorial includes tips for measuring and selecting fabrics.
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DIY Furniture Ideas
Some of the best DIY projects we’ve tackled have been DIY furniture builds or makeovers. There are so many creative ways to refinish furniture, making them some of our favorite painting projects.
14. Reupholster an old chair to give it new life
It’s amazing the difference some new fabric can make! Learn how to reupholster a chair seat with these easy to follow how-to instructions.
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15. Sew some slipcover for your dining chairs
If reupholstery doesn't appeal to you, consider sewing your own slipcovers to give your dining room a new look!
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16. Refinish a side table with some paint and a stencil
A side table makeover is a quick and easy DIY project with a pretty paint and a cute stencil.
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17. Repaint your bathroom vanity!
Add a fresh pop of color to an old bathroom vanity with a bit of paint!
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18. Make a handy console table with barn board or scrap wood
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind DIY console table with hairpin legs and a stained barn board surface.
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19. Build a cute night stand or side table with driftwood!
A seemingly simple project such as this DIY night stand with driftwood legs turned into a funny episode of The Three Stooges.
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20. Turn some pallet wood into a handy table for your patio
See how a pallet and curbside found spindle legs came together to make handy outdoor DIY pallet table for the patio!
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21. Paint a dresser a refreshing new color
Sharing the step by step tutorial for transforming a dated old dresser into a modern-french country masterpiece! Plus more painted dresser ideas to get you inspired.
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22. Turn a vintage mild crate into a coffee table
Upcycle your vintage-looking wire milk crates into a DIY milk crate table. An old crate can be transformed into a beautiful piece of outdoor decor.
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23. Make a work table from an old door
Creating a DIY work table on a budget using an old interior door for the tabletop.
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DIY Storage Solutions
If you’re stuck for storage space, these DIY storage solutions are sure to add a bit or order and organization to your home.
24. Install a DIY closet organization unit
After years of commenting about the lack of space for his clothes, we finally installed a Rubbermaid Configurations Custom closet kit on hubby’s side of the closet!
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25. Sew DIY hanging toy (or shoe) storage
Add extra organization to your space with this simple DIY hanging toy storage for keeping kid's stuffies, books and other belongings off the floor.
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26. Make a large photo display with an upcycled canvas
Get those memories off of the phone and on display with a large board made with an upcycled canvas.
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27. Turn some scrap or driftwood into rustic shelves
Turn a beach found treasure into a pretty and practical rustic driftwood shelf for your coastal home or beach-themed cottage.
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28. Upcycled an old bookcase with paint and wrapping paper
Change up your decor with painted bookshelves. Use white paint and wrapping paper to upgrade an old bookcase or built in.
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29. Turn some tin cans into storage containers
Tin cans covered in decorative papers and easy labels make great storage for pens and utensils in your home office or craft room.
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30. Make a jewelry organizer from an old frame
Upcycle a photo frame with some paint and twine to hang earrings, bracelets and other jewelry off of.
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31. Make your own decorative storage boxes from cardboard!
Save money and turn those cardboard boxes into fabric-covered decorative storage boxes. A great DIY organizing idea for any room in your home!
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32. Make and easy DIY coat rack
Learn how to make an easy DIY coat rack in a few simple steps. Great way to add a bit of organization to a room as well as a farmhouse touch!
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33. Make a memo board with pine panels and chicken wire
Add some much needed organization to any space with this DIY memo board.
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DIY Home Decor Ideas
You don’t have to spend a ton of money on expensive decorations for your home. Check out these cool DIYs using your favorite crafting techniques.
34. Make budget-friendly easy stencilled wall art
Get out your favorite acrylic paint and a mediterranean stencil to make a unique piece of mosaic wall art.
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35. Crochet a blanket for your home
You’ll find your next crochet project here with one of these 18 FREE crochet blanket patterns!
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36. Make a decorative soap dispenser for your bathroom!
Turn an empty jar in to a reusable DIY soap dispenser for Christmas (they make great holiday gifts!). Or use a different color scheme for year-round bathroom decor.
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37. Upcycle an old sock into a handy door stopper
Here's a creative DIY craft idea: turn an old pair of wool socks into an adorable little hoot homemade door stop with this simple sewing tutorial.
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38. Install a wood wall map
Not only will you have beautiful decor, but a large wood wall map is also educational!
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39. Make a clock from driftwood or scrap wood
Create a unique and functional piece of decor for your home with a DIY clock.
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40. Turn a large glass jar into a beachy photo display for vacation memories
A cute alternative to a traditional photo frame, create your own beach photo display jar to hold your precious Summer vacation memories.
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41. Paint old books to create decor
For this easy project, you just need some old hardcover books and a bit of craft paint. They'll look great on any bookshelf!
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42. Make a large framed chalkboard
Turn an old, outdated picture frame into a pretty and practical framed chalkboard wall art.
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43. Refinish a lamp
An outdated or thrifted table lamp can become a beautiful new piece of decor for your home with some gold metallic paint and a simple DIY fishnet lampshade.
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44. Sew a dog bed cover for easy removal and cleaning
Make a cozy, durable and removable cover for your dog bed.
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45. Make a cute piece of pebble art
All you need are some pebbles, a twig and a hot glue gun to make this unique craft for your home.
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46. Crochet a pretty throw pillow
A throw pillow’s a great, low-commitment way of adding a pop of color and texture to any room. Get the free pattern for this round crochet throw pillow cover.
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47. Dress up existing pillows with tassels
Add some fun DIY tassels using leftover scrap yarn to your throw pillows.
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48. Transform old sweaters into cute throw pillows
Turn those dates, stretched or damaged sweaters into something new and useful! Learn how to make easy DIY sweater pillows with this simple ste-by-step tutorial.
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49. Make a wood growth chart for your family
This simple wood growth chart requires a pine board, paint and adhesive vinyl cut-outs. It's a simple weekend woodworking project that the family can enjoy for years to come!
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51. Make an colorful wreath for indoors
Greet your neighbors and friends with this beautiful and happy DIY felt sunflower wreath.
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52. Frame and mount some printable wall art for any room in your home
Beautiful printables are the perfect option for adding some unique and interesting wall art to your space for little to no cost.
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53. Make an easy pine cone wreath
Create a beautiful, natural pinecone wreath without the use of any glue or wire following this simple tutorial.
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Outdoor DIY Ideas
These DIY outdoor and garden projects are a great way to make the most of out our outdoor spaces without spending too much money.
54. Make your own pallet couch – no tools needed!
Ever wondered how to make a DIY pallet couch? This easy tutorial will show you how to transform used pallets into inexpensive outdoor furniture!
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55. Paint old chairs to use as garden planters
A set of wrought-iron chairs can be turned into beautiful garden planters with a bit of spray paint!
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56. Build a simple raised garden bed
Learn how to build a simple raised garden bed. An easy DIY spring project for making a vegetable or flower box in your backyard.
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57. Create some cute garden decor with an old cheese grater
Upcycle materials from your kitchen cupboard to make this rustic owl garden decor.
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58. Make some herb garden markers with wood slices
These adorable rustic wood slice garden markers made with the new Cricut Joy are a great way to keep track of what you planted.
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59. Paint some cute rocks for your flower bed
Learn how to paint pretty rocks with daisies plus our best tips for painting rocks for outdoors.
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60. Turn an empty mason jar into a sparking wind chime for your yard
Creating a beautiful DIY wind chime using a glass jar and assorted beads.
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61. Build a planter box for your front porch
Planter containers can be really expensive. Make your own with some cedart planks and this free build plan.
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62. Sew a hanging fabric hammock chair
Ideal for any outdoor setting, create your own personal sanctuary with acozy and practical DIY hammock chair project.
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63. Build an outdoor shower
Keep the sand out of the cottage with an outdoor shower! Learn how to build your own with this step-by-step DIY tutorial.
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64. Build your own DIY mailbox
Build a modern mailbox with a solar light in an afternoon. This customized mailbox will vamp up your curb appeal
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65. Personalize your patio planters with a vinyl decal
Over a dozen DIY patio ideas on a budget including the step-by-step tutorial to make matching, customized front porch planters with permanent outdoor vinyl and the @OfficialCricut Maker!
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DIY Gift Ideas for the Home
Who doesn’t love to receive beautiful decor for their home. These are some of our best DIY crafts that also make wonderful gifts for family members and friends!
66. Turn your beach glass collection into beautiful trees
Use up that collection of sea glass to make gorgeous trees which you won't be able to wait to display every holiday season.
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68. Make a driftwood wreath
Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to make a large round driftwood wreath. It’s the perfect DIY rustic home decor idea for the front door or cottage.
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69. Personalize coffee mugs with sublimation
Want to know how to use Infusible ink pens on mugs? Let us show you how!
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70. Make a wood serving tray with a farmhouse touch
The how to instructions for making this farmhouse inspired wood serving tray.
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71. Make reverse canvas art with dried lavender
A lovely reverse canvas craft using dried lavender and other decorative embellishments.
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We hope you’re found plenty of inspiration in these 70 easy DIY ideas! If you’re looking for even more awesome DIY projects, we’ve got you covered! Check out:
- 50 fun driftwood crafts
- Cricut projects for beginners
- 60 rock painting ideas for all skill levels
- IKEA DIY home organization ideas
- 20 pallet projects
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Inspiration Punch
Saturday 12th of August 2023
This is an amazing compilation. Thanks!
Jane and Sonja
Friday 18th of August 2023
Our pleasure!