Erin Johnson

Shopping for a friend who posts more plant #shelfies than selfies? This is the list for you!

First, give them a week or two to adjust to their new environment.  

You'll need about $80 for supplies and just a few hours to dedicate to the project.

My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.

Want to know how it's going to look at month month, one year, and longer? These DIYers have the intel.

Alyse Eisenberg hacked IKEA storage pieces to look more expensive than they are, found items at scrap yards, vintage stores, and second-hand stores, and DIYed art to design this large rental apartment she shares with her husband.

Tasked with caring for your friend's plants while they're away? Here's everything you need to know.

Give your home a color boost.

I learned how to scrape, prep, and prime — but so much more, too.

#1: "Free" doesn't always mean free.

These projects will ensure you use every little bit of your DIY stash.

I used to be a professional organizer, and one of the biggest challenges for any client was how to store cookware — but this set solves it.

He might inspire you to think of creative ways to use your own leftovers, too.

Dinging too much? Dinging not at all? One of these reasons might be why.

It seems like an unnecessary high-tech tool, but even if you're doing small projects it will make your life so much easier.

Cut corners here, and you'll end up with a less-than-perfect finish (and maybe spend more money in the long run).

These kitchens pack a lot of function into a small space.

Don't sleep on this budget decorating trick.

Read this before you hang your floating shelves.

I tried this so you don't have to. Here are my honest thoughts.

Number six will blow your mind.

You don't have to risk your security deposit to live in a stylish space.

Put down the chocolate and pick up a paint brush. (Then pick up the chocolate again.)

If you’re anything like me, this new year is bringing with it a new enthusiasm to finally get organized — or at least to find an organizational system that’s actually maintainable.  “2021 is the year I am literally trying to ‘get my life,” says Timisha Porcher of ToolBox Divas.Of course, it can be hard to know where to begin.

These redos let the original wood and metal shine.

The projects give you a big bang for not a lot of bucks.

Beginner knitter? Stick with your new hobby for longer with these pro tips.

Get a soapmaking kit for the holidays? These tips will help you stick with your hobby this year.

Get an herb growing kit for the holidays? Make it count with these tips.

These DIYs will turn your bed into a centerpiece.

A plant pro dishes on the right lights to buy and how to use them to keep your plants healthy this winter.

These seven upgrades were at the top of everyone's list this year.

Let visions of these relaxing bedroom redos dance through your head.

These redos pack a big punch on a small budget.

Many of this year’s living room before and afters were sparked by the previous space not being used to its fullest potential. With a little bit of love and rearranging (and a fresh coat of paint), these transformations prove that a living room redo is within reach—and possibly cheaper than you thought.

From sleek white to bold blue, these cabinet redos are the best we've seen all year.