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Whether you want one rope basket or enough to fill a bookshelf, you can create custom storage options in an instant in 6 easy steps.

Love the farmhouse look? Create a lantern-inspired light for any indoor tabletop using little more than a set of dowels, scrap wood, and a lamp kit.

Whether you're looking for a large farmhouse-style table or you need something that fits a tiny space, get inspired by these stunning and easy kitchen table DIYs.

No pantry? No problem! Find room for all fruits and vegetables that need no refrigeration in a clever kitchen accessory.

Even a small yard can feel spacious if you design it the right way. Read on for our favorite ways to make your small yard look bigger.

These days, everyone tries hard to subscribe to the 3R’s— Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Home design is all over that trend, and has its own 3R’s— Recycle, Repurpose, Reclaim. More and more, people are finding ways to use reclaimed elements— especially wood, when decorating their homes. Salvaged wood is not only hot in structural elements, like flooring, beams, doors and wall treatments. It’s just as fashionable when it’s used in furniture applications— like for a desk, dining table, headboard, mirror, coffee table, or even a set of shelves. Reclaimed wood lends a warmth to any room, but also infuses a space with a sense of history and charm that new materials lack. You may be surprised at all the places you can incorporate reclaimed wood into your home. Here are some of our favorites from around the web.

A yard is more than grass that you have to mow, it's an extension of your living space. Homeowners who commit time and money toward landscaping their yard not only get a great return on their investment, but on average they’re happier with the results of their outdoor renovation than they are with indoor remodeling projects like redoing the kitchen or bathroom. Get a head start on revitalizing your yard by checking out the biggest landscaping trends of 2018, according to landscaping expert Missy Henriksen, spokesperson for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

If you’re planning on selling your property, don’t let your house sit on the market any longer than necessary. Take a page from our book and avoid these 11 common mistakes before listing.

Learn which washing machine cleans best, costs less, and saves more time in the laundry room so you can choose the perfect appliance for your family.

Making your own stained glass is easier than you thought.

From plain to pristal, glass block injects surprising style into interiors and exteriors alike. Check out these 10 glass block blockbusters.

With imagination and elbow grease, you can transform that old door into a one-of-a-kind piece that's both useful and beautiful.

These clever water games and activities will have everybody cooled down and perked up faster than you can say "cannonball!"

Bring natural beauty to any blank wall, indoors or out, with these plans to build a garden trellis.

You just moved into a new home—congratulations! Now that the moving truck is unloaded, you probably have a million things to do before getting settled. Prioritize your list by focusing on these timely tasks first.

Less than excited about installing plastic barricades between rooms to childproof your home? Custom-build a DIY baby gate that's good for your kids, pets, and style—all using little more than 1x2 lumber.

Flowering trees and shrubs deliver vibrant color to the yard, but most varieties bloom for only weeks at a time. If you want extended curb appeal, these 14 long-lasting stunners—a mix of annual and perennial plants—are your best bet. Not only do they bloom all summer long, they’re also easy to grow, versatile, and readily found at your favorite garden centers.

Create hip, functional home goods out of flanges, elbows, and other basic fittings. This article has been brought to you by SupplyHouse.com. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.

The term "tourist attraction" usually evokes visions of long lines, inflated prices, and man-made marvels. But for those who prefer to walk on the wild side, some of the best vacation destinations come courtesy of Mother Nature. America's vast and varied ecosystems are home to countless natural wonders that you can encounter along hikes, drives, or in a stroll through a botanic garden. Check out these incredible destinations that every plant lover should put on their bucket list.