Take on these starter projects to increase your confidence and become a DIY pro! From furniture restoration and simple home improvements, these simple diy projects are great ways to gain experience in DIY.
Test out your radius cutting skills by creating this awesome DIY paper towel dispenser from wood and a bevel tool. It’s a straightforward project!
Kitchen Organization
Organizing kitchen cabinets can be challenging. But with these simple DIY projects for beginners, your space will become clean and organized in no time!
Keep spices from rolling around in a drawer by installing a spice rack in your cabinet. Not only is this project suitable for DIY beginners, but even novice DIYers can easily complete this step-by-step task!
Use file folders to keep all your kitchen cleaning supplies organized, placing frequently used items at the forefront. This kitchen organization tip works particularly well in small spaces. Furthermore, chalkboard paint wall command centers can help organize documents and notes efficiently.
Dog Bed
At My Frugal Adventures, they demonstrate an easy and affordable DIY dog bed solution crafted out of wood that saves both money and space in their living area. It makes a wonderful statement while looking good too.
Shanty 2 Chic’s DIY guide shows how you can craft this stunning bed from an old drawer – perfect if you prefer more farmhouse styles!
Add wheels to the bottom of this bed so it can easily roll around the house, and customize its design specifically to meet the needs of your dog. Just be sure to pin and sew on any zippers properly!
Kid’s Table
Create something your kids will adore with this adorable kid’s picnic table featuring bench seating and pocket hole joinery for added stability. Customize it further according to their interests!
This contemporary kid’s table is constructed of plywood with angled legs. Its frame was specifically designed to accommodate plastic storage bins on either side of its top surface. Perfect for small spaces!
Add some vibrant pops of color to your children’s bedroom wall decor with dot hooks – an easy DIY project for hanging lightweight mirrors, jewelry and scarves. Additionally, this project provides an ideal opportunity to teach them about organizing their belongings as they gain the benefits associated with keeping things neatly stored away.
Floating Ladder Shelf
A floating ladder shelf adds modern style to any room, while providing an interesting way to display decorative items such as plates in the kitchen or plants and ornaments in the living area. It makes an eye-catching display.
Fasten ladder shelves to a wall stud whenever possible; however, drywall anchors may also work. To locate one, start at a light switch or outlet and gently knock on the wall; listen out for any hollow sounds or changes in density that indicate where one may exist.
These simple DIY projects provide a perfect introduction to woodworking. Be patient with yourself; in no time you will become an expert!
Corner Vegetable Storage Bin
This veggie storage bin is the perfect way to utilize that empty corner in your kitchen! With its small footprint and vertical design, this project makes pulling out fruits or veggies for cooking easy and effortless! Check out overthebigmoon’s tutorial for this project for guidance.
This project provides an easy, quick, and space-saving solution to store root vegetables like carrots, turnips, and potatoes. Building it takes just minutes and you can customize with paint or labels as you please!
Start by cutting plywood pieces using your printable plans as a guideline, then assemble the sides. Additionally, cut a bevel on one of the 1×6 front slats before aligning and fastening with wood glue and finish nails.
Craft Paint Storage
No matter if your collection of DecoArt acrylic paints is vast or just a few bottles, proper storage is key to their accessibility and use. Be sure to keep them off of the floor and out of sight to maximize convenience.
Upcycled jars offer the ideal way to store paint brushes and other art supplies in this creative DIY for home project, using baby food jars stacked and mounted on the wall to hold markers and other items.
Utilize a hanging rack to maximize storage space behind doors. Clean Mama has designed this PVC pipe-based rack which is both simple and beautiful! Dividers keep paints organized for quick access.