DIY This: Planetary Mobile for a Minimal Nursery

As nursery trends change, the traditional pinks and blues are slowly being pushed out in favor of current, updated looks. Parents are experimenting more and more with bolder hues, playful patterns, or simply less of it all. It’s easy to see why the minimal nursery look is gaining in popularity. There are fewer elements to worry about, there aren’t any … Read more

You’re About to Be Obsessed with Martha Stewart’s Clamshell Wreath

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6 Ways to Hack a Platform Storage Bed from IKEA Products

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Here’s an idea: turning your basic IKEA storage cabinets and dressers into multi-functional lofted beds. It’s a smart way to address the problem of having a small bedroom — you get both a bed and storage in the … Read more

Embrace Summertime With the 24 Best Flowers for Window Boxes

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. While hanging plants and container gardens get their fair share of plant hype, it’s also worth considering the always lovely window box. Though it’s tempting to run to the nearest nursery and grab anything that catches your eye, … Read more

Make It: Minimal Wood Desk Organizer

This wood desk organizer is modern, minimal, and surprisingly easy to make (even if your woodworking game is totally weak). Read on for step-by-step instructions on making your own, and getting your desktop all tidied up! On any given day, if you visit our house you’ll find envelopes and papers strewn all over the place because we’re … Read more

This Genius DIY Candle Company Helped Me Reuse All My Old Candle Jars (and They Smell Divine!)

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Story time: I once lived in a tiny Brooklyn apartment with two other roommates who, among many of their other quirky tendencies, loved getting together to test out DIY projects. They once tried making candles in our kitchen … Read more

Before and After: 7 Stunning 48-Hour Redos to Inspire Your Next Weekend Project

Sure, a top-to-bottom, all-out renovation is satisfying to see, but you don’t have to devote months to a project to create something truly impactful. Some open shelving here, a little furniture restoration there — the results of small projects really can add up. That’s even true of outdoor spaces, which can have a reputation for … Read more

DIY Upholstered Outdoor Dog Bed

Photo: Faith Towers Provencher My dog Charlie loves to sit outside just as much as I do, but he’s a bit too big to lay comfortably on a chair or ottoman. So, I thought it would be fun to make an outdoor daybed for him. Click through to find out how to make an upholstered bed … Read more

10 Smart Hacks to Get You Through All Your Summer DIYs

This summer may be taking on a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it quality right now, but rest assured: There’s still plenty of time to tackle your list of warm weather DIYs and to-dos and enjoy them once you’re done. Even better news? There are lots of smart ways to save time, money, and effort in the process, if you … Read more