Your Ultimate Guide! The 50 DIY and Home Blogs You Can’t Miss
Do you know what’s most exciting about DIY and home improvements? That spark of inspiration! That brilliant idea that makes you say, “I can do that too!” The truth is, that spark is often ignited by others—creative individuals who share their tricks and transformations. That’s why we’ve gathered a treasure for you: our definitive list of the 50 most amazing DIY and home improvement blogs. It’s your passport to unleash that creativity within and get those hands to work.
Here are the stars of our list (in no particular order, because they’re all great!). For each one, we’ve included a description to help you get acquainted, and a featured post that, we promise, will inspire you! Get ready to be inspired!
Star DIY and Decor Blogs
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7THHOUSEONTHELEFT.COM
Description: Greg and Ashley, a charming duo, open the doors to their Virginia home to tell us about their latest transforming projects. They call it a “Semi-DIY Blog,” but to us, it’s totally inspiring!
Featured Post: 7 Things You Can Do Today To Feel More Organized.
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HOME SPOT HQ
Description: Home Spot is like having an expert friend at home. They give you super useful tips on how to keep your home immaculate, clean thoroughly, and guide you with photos in every DIY project. Essential!
Featured Post: How To Clean Your Shower And Keep It Clean.
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COTTAGE MAGPIE
Description: Since 2006, Angela has been spoiling us with her Cottage Magpie, regularly sharing updates and the evolution of her home. A journey of pure inspiration!
Featured Post: How To Make An Ironing Surface.
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DECOR8
Description: Holly Becker is a true design guru. With three best-selling books under her belt, Decor8 will immerse you in breathtaking interiors and give you tons of ideas to let your creativity fly throughout your home.
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DECOR HACKS
Description: Want to give your home or garden a fresh look? Decor Hacks is your go-to. Here you’ll find a wealth of tutorials and guides for those aesthetic changes that make all the difference.
Featured Post: The 10 Best Decor Hacks of 2013.
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DIY HOME STAGING TIPS
Description: Barbara, the mind behind DIY Home Staging Tips, has a brilliant approach: she teaches you how to make your home shine brighter, whether you’re selling it or just wanting to fully enjoy every corner you already have.
Featured Post: Popular Decorating Tips You Should Ignore.
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DIY SHOW OFF
Description: If the spark for designing your own DIY projects is already lit, but you want to keep your budget in check, DIY Show Off is your oasis! Here, inspiration flows without unbalancing your wallet.
Featured Post: Tips For Making A DIY Pipe Shelf.
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FONT CRAFTS
Description: Who said letters are just for reading? At Font Crafts, they explore how typography can transform into art and decorate your home in a super original and striking way.
Featured Post: 5 Fabulous And Fun Bottle Cap Craft Ideas.
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HOWD.I.Y.
Description: Howd.i.y. is a magical corner for craft lovers. Their specialty is those homemade projects that, we assure you, will inspire you a lot.
Featured Post: DIY Lamp Tutorials.
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MY IDEAL HOME
Description: My Ideal Home is a visual goldmine for interior design. With over 10,000 “likes” on Facebook, it’s no surprise: their constant updates with ideas and images are pure inspiration!
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I’M AN ORGANIZING JUNKIE
Description: If clutter overwhelms you, Laura from I’m An Organizing Junkie is your savior! As her name suggests, she’s an organizing addict and will guide you with simple tips and tutorials to keep your home always in perfect order.
Featured Post: Making Extra Space In Your Home When There’s No Space!
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RETRO RENOVATION
Description: A lover of all things vintage? Retro Renovation is your paradise. Here they are dedicated body and soul to giving your home that charming retro touch, with posts that will inspire and guide you every step of the way.
Featured Post: More Than 30 Tips To Make Your Own Vintage Christmas Wreath.
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SCRAP HACKER
Description: At Scrap Hacker, the motto is: give everything a second life! They teach you how to transform forgotten furniture and objects, which seemed to have no value, into spectacular pieces that no one will believe you rescued.
Featured Post: New Uses For Old Keys.
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THE CRAFTING CHICKS
Description: The Crafting Chicks are unstoppable, publishing almost daily! They keep you up to date with the latest trends and cover all occasions of the year, from Christmas to Halloween. They always have something creative for you!
Featured Post: 13 Fun And Spooky Halloween Porches.
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THE DESIGNER PAD
Description: The Designer Pad is a visual feast for interior design lovers. With their tips and inspiration, and their large, super striking images, it’s the perfect place to nourish your eyes and your creativity.
Featured Post: Less Is More.
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DIY DREAMER
Description: Christine, the dreamer behind DIY Dreamer, gives us a blog full of beautiful crafts, great home improvement tips, and, surprise!, even food recipes. A truly versatile blog!
Featured Post: 43 Easter Bunny Ideas.
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THE INSPIRED ROOM
Description: The Inspired Room is a true feast for the eyes. Although it’s mainly image-based, you’ll be surprised by the number of home decorating, improvement, and organizing techniques it covers. Pure visual inspiration!
Featured Post: How To Make A Lamp.
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THE PAINTED HIVE
Description: Kristine, the creative mind behind The Painted Hive, brings us affordable decorating solutions to beautify your home without breaking the bank. Beautiful decorating doesn’t have to be expensive!
Featured Post: How To Create Perfect-Looking Curtain Pleats.
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THRIFTY DECOR CHICK
Description: If you’re looking to make your home look great without spending a fortune, Thrifty Decor Chick is your guru. Her philosophy is based on simplicity and cost-effectiveness, offering detailed tutorials to give your home that spark you desire.
Featured Post: Spray Painting Door Handles.
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APARTMENT THERAPY
Description: Apartment Therapy has a clear and beautiful mission: they want your home to be the most beautiful, organized, and healthy place possible. And boy, do they succeed!
Featured Post: Make Your Own Sand-Filled Time Out Stool.
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BOWERPOWER
Description: Join this young family at BowerPower as they transform their home step by step! Their projects range from the kitchen and bathroom to the exterior—there’s always something new and exciting!
Featured Post: Built-in Shelves.
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CURBLY
Description: Need a boost for your next DIY project? Curbly is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. With their “before and after” photos and ingenious ideas, you’ll want to get to work instantly!
Featured Post: Make A Stylish Outdoor Bench With Cinder Blocks.
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DOITYOURSELF
Description: DoItYourself is a true treasure trove of creativity. This website is packed with great ideas and step-by-step “How-to” guides to get you started on any project you fancy.
Featured Post: 10 Cool Uses For Baking Soda.
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DOMESTIC IMPERFECTION
Description: Ashley, the voice behind Domestic Imperfection, makes it clear: her blog is a perfect mix of DIY decor, home renovations, crafts, and most importantly, real life as it is!
Featured Post: How To Make Book Slings.
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DREAM GREEN DIY
Description: Dream Green DIY, born in 2011, is the space where Carrie merges her three great passions: DIY, design, and life. A combination that inspires to the max!
Featured Post: Customizable iPhone Case.
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EVERYTHINGLEB
Description: EverythingLeb is a true visual feast. Its goal is to flood you with inspiration for your home, offering beautiful images that will guide you in your decoration decisions.
Featured Post: Pack It Up!
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THE FRIENDLY HOME
Description: At The Friendly Home, Hillary opens a window into her daily life, sharing her passions: building furniture, remodeling, some crafts, and yes, also cooking! It’s a blog with a very personal touch.
Featured Post: How To Build A Kid-Friendly Gingerbread House.
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GOODBYE HOUSE, HELLO HOME
Description: GHHH (Goodbye House, Hello Home) has an adorable mission: to help you put “heart” into your home, transforming it into a unique space that reflects your essence and personal tastes.
Featured Post: 25 Creative Ways To Display Christmas Cards.
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HOME HACKS
Description: Tired of the small daily problems at home? Home Hacks is your best ally. Here you’ll find ingenious tips and tricks to solve those everyday annoyances in surprising ways.
Featured Post: Hide Ugly Electronics With Art.
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HOME STORIES A TO Z
Description: If you love “How-to” guides and detailed tutorials, Beth from Home Stories A to Z is your teacher! She generously shares her knowledge on a lot of projects you’ll love.
Featured Post: How To Update Your Kitchen On A Budget.
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HOW DOES SHE?
Description: How Does She? is a great blog, created by women and for women (primarily)! Here you’ll find a ton of tips, tricks, and hacks that will make your life much easier and more fun.
Featured Post: 18 Kitchen Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner.
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IKEA HACKERS
Description: An IKEA lover? Then Ikea Hackers is your bible! As its name suggests, here you’ll find endless ingenious ideas and tricks to personalize and transform your IKEA products. You can even share yours!
Featured Post: Kitchen Cabinet Refresh Hack.
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INFARRANTLY CREATIVE
Description: At Infarrantly Creative, a team of expert collaborators teaches you with super clear tutorials how to reuse and recycle household items, giving them a new life. It’s amazing what you can do!
Featured Post: How To Build Garage Shelves.
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MANMADE DIY
Description: ManMade DIY calls itself “Creativity and the Handmade Life for the Postmodern Man,” and it’s much more than DIY. It’s a space for masculine creativity in all its forms.
Featured Post: How To: Make A DIY Wood Welcome Mat.
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PRETTY HANDY GIRL
Description: Brittany Bailey, the fantastic Pretty Handy Girl, has a clear goal: to empower you. She achieves this by sharing her DIY projects and with super practical “How-to” guides. You’ll feel capable of anything!
Featured Post: How To Clean The Inside Of Your Oven Door.
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REMODELAHOLIC
Description: A remodeling addict? Remodelaholic is your community! Regular contributors and guest bloggers bring you a ton of DIY tips for recycling, reusing, and remodeling, all with your budget in mind!
Featured Post: Build A Patio Table With Built-In Coolers.
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SHELTERRIFIC
Description: Since 2006, Shelterrific has been your home encyclopedia. They cover absolutely everything: decorating, cooking, cleaning, crafts, organizing… Whatever you need, they have it!
Featured Post: Refreshing A Smelly Bathroom: Finding The Right Fixtures.
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SIMPLY SWEET HOME
Description: Simply Sweet Home is a very complete and sweet blog. You’ll find everything from delicious recipes and cleaning tips, to craft projects, product reviews, and even giveaways! Super comprehensive!
Featured Post: The 3 Best Tips For Styling Your Home’s Interior.
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SLOW YOUR HOME
Description: If you’re looking for a “simple life,” Slow Your Home will enchant you. This blog embraces minimalism so you can have more time and energy, and a much calmer environment. A philosophy of life!
Featured Post: The Amazingly Awesome Pre-Christmas Declutter Guide.
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THE CLEANING AUTHORITY
Description: The Cleaning Authority not only helps you clean but genuinely cares about your home and the environment. Conscious and responsible cleaning!
Featured Post: How To Make Chalkboard Signs Like A Pro.
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THE CREATIVITY EXCHANGE
Description: Cyndy, the brilliant creator of The Creativity Exchange, uses her blog as a platform to share her own creativity and, incidentally, inspire you to unleash yours too!
Featured Post: Five Ways To Get Organized In 2014 With Free Printables.
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THE HANDMADE HOME
Description: The Handmade Home is pure inspiration. With every DIY project they publish, they invite you to get your hands moving and create something unique for your home.
Featured Post: Bathroom Inspiration.
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THE HAPPY HOMEBODIES
Description: Jordan, the joy behind The Happy Homebodies, gives us a lot of DIY tutorials, decorating ideas, and also gives us a glimpse into how she applies all of that in her own home. Inspires and teaches!
Featured Post: DIY: My Doodle Chair.
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THE HOUSE OF SMITHS
Description: The House of Smiths is an adorable family blog that invites us to follow closely the exciting remodels and design changes they make in their home. You’ll see how they transform every corner!
Featured Post: Kitchen Questions Answered.
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HOMEMADE HOME IDEAS
Description: Homemade Home Ideas has a beautiful goal: to help you “turn a house into a home” with great projects. Here you’ll find everything: home, garden, DIY, crafts, gift ideas, and even health and beauty tips. Super complete!
Featured Post: 35 Things You Should Be Making – Not Buying!
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AMAZING INTERIOR DESIGN
Description: Amazing Interior Design is like a luxury design magazine, but at your fingertips! With nearly 400,000 “likes” on Facebook, their collection of posts is simply spectacular and will leave you speechless.
Featured Post: 10 Totally Amazing And Budget-Friendly Ideas To Beautify Your Kitchen.
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DIPLY
Description: Diply is a universe of content, not just DIY, but beware!, their section dedicated to home improvements and DIY is full of fantastic ideas you’ll love.
Featured Post: 21 Simple Hacks That Will Forever Change The Way You Clean Your Home.
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ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Description: With a whopping 9 million followers on Facebook, Architecture and Design is more than a blog, it’s an institution! If you’re looking for the latest in architecture and design, this is your place.
Featured Post: 25 Smart Kitchen Gadgets For Your Inspiration.
While this article first saw the light of day on October 14, 2014, good ideas never go out of style! We encourage you to explore all these blogs. They are a treasure to spark your creativity and transform your home into a place full of stories, uniquely yours. Get creating!
