DIY : Organizing Closets

Have plants at home? Great news: You can turn them into more plants. Here’s our step-by-step guide to growing a new plant with cuttings from an older one.

No sewing machine? No problem! This cozy window seat was made using safety pins—all in under 20 minutes!

This is one of those small changes that makes a big impact. With just 10 minutes and a screwdriver, swap out old, boring doorknobs for something prettier.

Bet you wouldn’t have guessed that this expensive-looking shade was actually handmade with decorative paper found on Etsy. Yep, a bespoke lamp topper for just a few dollars.

These DIY kits from Craftzee let you create candles, soaps, and bath bombs customized in classic scents like fresh cotton and cherry blossom. Their pre-mixed bases are safe to use (read: no lye-mixing) and include plenty to make for friends and neighbors. Want new window treatments but no sewing machine (or seamstress skills) at home? No problem. I made this set in my apartment just using double-stick fabric tape. If you can sew, why not make sone professional-level curtains? We had the founder of Stitchroom show us how to do it. Steal this idea from Danielle Rollins and pretty up your ugly appliances with contact paper or vinyl wallpaper. Once you’ve been staring at your bookshelves long enough, they’re bound to start bothering you.

Yes, you can fake marble yourself—one of our editors tried it. What better way to add visual interest to the place you’re holed up in than to hang some art on the walls? Keep pillows and throw blankets contained in these adorbs pom pom baskets. Bonus: They could also double as laundry hampers.

If add-on shelves feel too messy and cluttered for your walls, DIY pegboards. You’ll gain additional space for vases, plants, mirrors, frames, etc., and warm up your space with the giant wooden wall covering.

No space to store your hats? Need a rack for towels? Or are you just in need of extra space to hang some planters? This DIY ladder is not only functional, but it’s also got all the industrial cool vibes.

You don’t need a china cabinet (and in fact, if you have one, you’ll want to chuck it in favor of this, anyway), you just need DIY A-frame ladder shelves. Minimalism FTW! No linen closet in your bathroom? No problem. Attach baskets to the wall for a spot to stash extra towels and washcloths.

Use your favorite font to make sure your bottles of oil and vinegar stand out on your counter and fit your decor. These chic bottles were made using transfer sheets and a Cricut Explore. This hack is great for thin kids’ books. Keep all their current faves in one place by creating this hanging holder made of felt, wood, and string. Even better? It rolls up!

Never forget your keys again thanks to this colorful wood slice key holder. Paint the front in bold, vivid colors, so you can’t miss it on the way out the door.

We’re willing to bet your charging station is a disorganized mess, but there’s a solution. Turn a bottle of baby lotion into a cell phone holder that hangs from the charger. Now, everything’s in one place—and it’s way more streamlined than a jumble of cables.

Ugly, bulky drying racks = not cute. If you do your laundry regularly and have lots of clothes that just can’t go in the dryer, attach this DIY folding rack to an empty wall.