There's a long holiday weekend ahead of us. You might be traveling, or already have your social calendar booked. But, if you are sticking around this weekend and don't want to twiddle your thumbs, you could dive into a home DIY project -- something you've been meaning to do, something you've always wanted to try. It could be cathartic to mark the end of summer with an industrious bang, a swift Sayonara! to all those lazy days. So we've done a roundup of AT's best DIY projects, from headboards to dictionary walls, platform beds and room dividers...

A few of our favorites Do-It-Yourselfs:

• Letterpress Art


• "Case Study DWR" Platform Bed


• Build your Own Headboard

Also see:




• Chicago's DIY Headboard


• AT's DIY Headboard Inspirations





• Puffy Paint Terracotta Planters


• Industrial Closet Storage


• Hall Runner from Carpet Samples


• Spice Rack


• Double-Desk Bookcase


• Scrap Digital Prints Bed


• Nakashima-esque Table


• Platform Bed with Storage


• Loft Room Divider and Wardrobe


• Tiled Wall Poster


• Modern Light Panel

"Case Study DWR" Platform Bed

Modern Light Panel

And a few friendly How-To's:

• Create a Table of Contents for your Files


• Manage and File Paperwork


• Create a Space Saver Table


• Make a Dictionary (Etc) Wall


• Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint


• Paint a Tree Mural


• Make Your Own Linen Spray