Find a home project you can understand before you start
Choose DIY and renovation sources that explain the scope, tools and steps behind a project you want to tackle.
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Young House Love
Home blog by John and Sherry Petersik covering DIY projects, decorating and home renovation.
Why it is here: Step-by-step DIY and renovation projects from a couple who document their own houses.
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DIY Playbook
DIY section of DIY Playbook, a blog with home improvement and crafting projects.
Why it is here: DIY home projects with tutorials for readers wanting practical improvements.
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I SPY DIY
DIY blog with tutorials for home projects, decor and crafts, written for beginners who like hands-on projects.
Why it is here: Home projects and crafts with tutorials suited to beginners.
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Pretty Handy Girl
DIY blog with home repair and improvement tutorials, covering small fixes and larger projects for homeowners.
Why it is here: Home repair and improvement tutorials for homeowners learning to do the work themselves.
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Wilker Do's
Woodworking site with DIY plans and templates for projects that can be built at home.
Why it is here: Plans and templates for woodworking and DIY builds.
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The Inspired Room
Home blog by Melissa Michaels covering decorating, DIY projects and homemaking, with a focus on comfortable spaces.
Why it is here: Decorating and DIY ideas that focus on making a home comfortable.
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Today's Homeowner
Home improvement guides and articles that explain DIY projects, from planning to completion.
Why it is here: Home improvement guides that walk through DIY jobs.
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The Home Depot
The Home Depot's DIY projects and ideas section, with project guides for home improvement.
Why it is here: Retailer project guides for common home improvement jobs.
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Centsational Style
Blog covering design, decorating and DIY projects for budget-minded home improvers.
Why it is here: Budget-minded decorating and DIY projects.
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Remodelaholic
Home blog with woodworking plans, build tutorials and renovation projects for homeowners who like to build.
Why it is here: Woodworking plans and build tutorials for home projects.
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DIY Show Off
Budget-friendly do-it-yourself home improvement and decorating blog, with projects for homeowners and renters.
Why it is here: Budget DIY projects for homeowners.
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Addicted 2 Decorating
Home decorating blog with a gallery of DIY projects that readers can browse for decorating ideas.
Why it is here: A gallery of DIY decorating projects for homeowners.
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Shanty 2 Chic
Home DIY blog with furniture builds and home projects, with plans for makers who build their own pieces.
Why it is here: Furniture builds and home DIY projects.
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Bless'er House
Home improvement blog with ideas for readers of all skill levels, from simple updates to larger projects.
Why it is here: Home improvement ideas for different skill levels.
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Vintage Revivals
Blog about reviving vintage furniture and decor through DIY projects, painting and small repairs.
Why it is here: Vintage furniture and decor makeovers.
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The Ugly Duckling House
Home renovation blog that documents a house makeover, with project posts and decorating updates.
Why it is here: A home renovation blog documenting real projects.
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Curbly
DIY section of Curbly, a home design and DIY site with project ideas and tutorials for decorating.
Why it is here: DIY projects for home improvement and decor.
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