The 20 Best DIY Project Websites of 2024 for Ideas, How-Tos, and More

Transforming a room from a run-of-the-mill space into something you truly love is satisfying. Doing that by filling the space with your own custom-painted furniture, or by covering the walls in your own handmade abstract artwork, or by putting up shelves yourself? Well, all those DIY projects make it even more satisfying.

That said, it’s tough to know where to begin! You might be filled with creative energy and a willingness to try something new, but if you don’t have a guide to get started you might find yourself floundering. That’s why having a few trusted online DIY websites in your back pocket can be handy. Not only will these top-notch DIY resources give you endless ideas, but they’ll also provide you with the tips and tricks needed to complete a new project successfully.

Below, a list of the 20 best DIY websites from around the web, so you can keep DIY instructions and ideas at your fingertips whenever your DIY energy strikes.

If there’s one thing to love about Craftsy.com, it’s the fact that it appeals to all types of learners. Videos can be purchased piecemeal, or you can become a member to get access to all of the courses for free.

DIYs you’ll find on Craftsy.com:

• Knitting basics
• Watercolor painting
• Sewing basics

Appeals to: Everyone from dabblers who want a one-off project to more serious students who wish to hone a specific skill.

If planet-friendly crafting is a must for you, head to Crafting a Green World to get creative with sustainability.

DIYs you’ll find on Crafting a Green World:

• Upcycling ideas
• Visible mending
• Coloring pages

Appeals to: Those who want to reuse items creatively, as well as writers and avid colorers (including kids!).

After spending time on Dream Green DIY, you’ll suddenly gain an “I can do it!” attitude as site owner Carrie Waller documents her at-home DIYs with her signature mid-century modern-infused style.

DIYs you’ll find on Dream Green DIY:

• Making over a fireplace with paint
• DIY foraged Christmas wreath
• How to install picture frame molding

Appeals to: MCM lovers who want to work on weekend projects and quick DIY fixes.

Does the very thought of woodworking scare you? It shouldn’t, especially if you put your trust in Ana White, who is nothing short of a woodworking genius. Her site is chock full of incredible, doable projects if you know how to make your way around some basic tools.

DIYs you’ll find on Ana White:

• Beginner farmhouse coffee table
• Open-frame laundry basket organizer
• Planter boxes

Appeals to: Someone who wants to try woodworking with small projects or someone who wants to build a major project.

You don’t have to own an old home to make use of the how-to videos from This Old House — and yes, that’s the same This Old House you remember from the PBS of your childhood. They’re still airing, and still producing how-tos for great projects!

DIYs you’ll find on This Old House:

• Minimalist magazine rack
• Shaker-style dining bench
• Coffered ceiling

Appeals to: Build-curious DIYers and anyone looking for a hit of PBS nostalgia.

For the happiest, most colorful crafts, look no further than Damask Love. The site, run by Amber Kemp-Gerstel, specializes in grown-up projects with a playful spin.

DIYs you’ll find on Damask Love:

• Mini pineapple-covered picnic tables
• Glitter mirror
• Upcycled unicorn planter

Appeals to: DIYers with varied tastes who want to do small projects with lots of color.

Interior designer and website founder Brittany Watson Jepsen has an eye for style and carefully curates the DIY projects added to The House That Lars Built. These projects are usually colorful and often have a style that’s a little MCM, a little boho.

DIYs you’ll find on The House That Lars Built:

• Roman shades
• Envelope pillow case
• Paper flower garland

Appeals to: Anyone looking for offbeat decor with a colorful twist (especially holiday decor).

Part DIY projects, part home design, Paper & Stitch is a thoughtfully curated place on the internet for those who crave a good weekend project or a small but creative DIY.

DIYs you’ll find on Paper & Stitch:

• Biodegradable confetti
• Modern wooden desk organizer
• Colorful concrete vase

Appeals to: Home decor aficionados, constant redecorators, and beginning DIYers will all enjoy this site.

Have you ever wondered how to make an aqueduct planter or perhaps a remote-controlled lawn mower? Maybe not, but those are two of the many wildly creative DIYs you can find on Instructables. While many of the projects are hyper niche, the free plans and more basic tutorials make this site worth scrolling through (but be warned: the quality of instructions can vary quite a bit).

DIYs you’ll find on Instructables:

• Modern wood bookcase
• Custom hall tree
• Concrete mosaic tile stepping stones

Appeals to: Someone who is DIY curious or looking for inspiration to start their next project.

A comprehensive DIY list would be an ugly mess if it was missing A Beautiful Mess, one of the original DIY blog sites. Founded in 2007, this site has grown to encompass over 5,000 projects.

DIYs you’ll find on A Beautiful Mess:

• Woven hanging
• Fluted arch plant stand
• Beeswax candles

Appeals to: DIYers of any skill level, especially if you want a vast amount of inspiration to spur on ideas.

Even if you’ve never shopped at the Swedish store, you may start after you look at all the creative ways you can transform their pieces via the projects showcased on IKEA Hackers.

DIYs you’ll find on IKEA Hackers:

• Vintage-inspired BESTA makeover
• Tiled LACK side table
• DRAGGAN metal cart facelift

Appeals to: Those who want to turn a low-cost piece from IKEA into an eye-catching stunner.

Remodelaholic, founded by husband and wife duo Justin and Cassity, is full of home improvement DIYs that span indoors and out. They range from beginner-friendly DIYs to more advanced building projects with both free and purchasable plans.

DIYs you’ll find on Remodelaholic:

• How to install a wood ceiling
• Faux leaded glass windows
• Waterfall wood bench

Appeals to: Everyone, as the site is comprehensive and filled with both quick DIYs and more in-depth home projects.

Have a little DIY experience and now want to learn how to build something, um, basic? Build Basic is the place to go. Detailed plans from founder Jenn Largesse show step-by-step instructions for beginner and intermediate projects.

DIYs you’ll find on Build Basic:

• Pillowcase hamper
• Simple coffee table
• 7-drawer dresser

Appeals to: Intermediate DIYers who want to try their hand at woodworking.

For a wide range of DIYs, Alice & Lois is a great pick. For new DIYers, there are plenty of small crafts that require no skills and limited tools; more experienced DIYers can find larger home decor ideas.

DIYs you’ll find on Alice & Lois:

• Ice dye dish towels
• Brass rail gallery shelf
• Chain stitch linen coasters

Appeals to: Beginning DIYers who want to make holiday decor and gifts, and more experienced DIYers looking for inspiration for home decor.

If you want to create DIY decor for any holiday or make something cheeky to decorate your home with, Studio DIY is for you. While there are lots of ideas for quirky DIY projects, there are tons of free printables available, too.

DIYs you’ll find on Studio DIY:

• 3D graphic clay mugs
• Microwave pressed flowers
• Fringed chandelier

Appeals to: Anyone who likes to go all-out with holiday decor or likes their DIYs with a dose of whimsy.

While Crafter.com offers plenty of craft supplies and kits, they also have guided video courses available for purchase so you can get clear and comprehensive instructions.

DIYs you’ll find on Crafter.com:

• Terrazzo bookends
• Marbled clay hanging planter
• Crepe paper lanterns

Appeals to: Anyone looking for a curated list of DIYs with video guides that also have the option of all materials included.

If you want to make small pieces for decor and gifts, Lovely Indeed is packed with ideas that are beginner-friendly and require limited tools and materials.

DIYs you’ll find on Lovely Indeed:

• Pennant pillow
• Painted champagne flutes
• Mid-century plant stand

Appeals to: DIYers looking for projects that can be completed in a few hours, either to decorate their home or to give as gifts.

Young House Love is one of the original blog giants of the DIY and home decor space (it’s been around for 16 years!). Husband-and-wife team John and Sherry have fixed up seven homes of their own and have filled their site with DIYs from every stage of the home reno process.

DIYs you’ll find on Young House Love:

• Easy floating plant shelf
• How to install board and batten
• Colorful wall mural

Appeals to: New homeowners looking for DIY upgrade ideas and decor projects.

Blogger Jenni Yolo of I Spy DIY has experience in both renovations and in creating DIY decor, making her blog a trove of tutorials for projects large and small.

DIYs you’ll find on I Spy DIY:

• Tiled drink tray
• How to install a stair runner
• Pressed fern art

Appeals to: DIYers with some previous experience who want ideas for temporary and permanent home upgrades as well as DIY furniture and decor.

Room for Tuesday features a mix of real-life room makeovers and in-depth tutorials for the projects that were part of those transformations.

DIYs you’ll find on Room for Tuesday:

• How to antique a mirror
• Fringe tablecloth
• Lamp makeover with pleated shade

Appeals to: Decor-loving DIYers whose style leans traditional.