With our temperate weather and Florida sun, it’s nice to lounge in our outdoor areas - that is, if you have the right outdoor furniture. Make the most of your patio by transforming it into an outdoor living area.
Unfortunately, patio furniture can be quite expensive. I remember there were times I was browsing online and found this beautiful outdoor piece. In the back of my head, I already found a perfect spot for this in my home. But when I checked the price, it’s way out of my budget - as expected.
If you have experienced this as well, you might be debating whether to save up for it. But why should we wait when we can recreate a unique or customize patio furniture for our home. Do you also love to DIY? If yes, then you can save money this year by creating your own furniture.
Fortunately, there are hundreds of blogs and channels on the internet that cater to DIYers, both advanced and beginners. Aside from patio furniture, they also share project plans related to gardening, indoor decoration, home improvement, basic crafts, and more.
Check out these 25 blogs and channels that publish DIY content. You may just find the perfect piece of furniture or decoration to create for your outdoor space or home.
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Instructables is an online platform where people can share their DIY projects in their own words, photos, videos, and files.
It is the biggest DIY community on the internet. Some of their top authors have been featured in popular online media channels.
They also have contests to inspire and incentivize people to write, giving prizes such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and more.
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Design*Sponge was created by writer Grace Bonney. She launched the site in 2004, and now, it has reached over 2 million readers per month.
The site covers different topics, and one of them is DIY. These projects can be sorted by cost, difficulty, materials needed, and technique to create.
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3. Home Talk
Another platform where DIYers can share their work is in Home talk. They created this site to empower people to create their dream home or space.
So for those who don't have the skills, lack confidence, or have no budget to hire a professional to decorate their home, this site contains detailed home improvement projects that anyone can follow.
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4. Handimania
Handimania is a site that curates tutorials and guides all over the internet. They cover different topics, from cooking to sewing.
Another topic they cover is DIY and crafts, and they share dozens of content about anything DIY.
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My Repurposed Life is created by Gail Wilson, a person who loves everything DIY. She covers popular DIY projects related to flooring, painting, crafts, and more.
The guides easy to follow and do as it includes pictures and step-by-step instructions.
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The Art of Doing Stuff is a blog run by former television host Karen Bertelsen. She created this site because she wanted to make her living through blogging.
Her goal was to create posts that people would find entertaining - and she did! She has also done most of these DIY projects that are related to landscaping, drywalling, plumbing, and other installation projects.
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Lifestyle blogger Ananda runs the website A Piece of Rainbow. She posts content to help
people decorate their homes and gardens. Most of the projects are crafts and DIY decorations for different parts of your home, both indoor or outdoor.
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Ginger Snap Crafts is a blog created by Ginger where she posts her craft projects, DIY projects, home
improvements, and recipes. Her DIY projects cover decorations, both indoor and outdoor, as well as home renovations such as repainting a piece of furniture.
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Crème de la Craft is a company in Los Angeles that offers custom craft
experiences for events such as birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, or more. Their blog shares DIY craft projects that help people repurpose everyday objects into something amazing.
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10. Crafts Unleashed
Consumer Crafts created their blog Crafts Unleashed to inspire people and spark their creativity with easy DIY projects.
It is run by their talented designers who publish step-by-step instructions for each craft or DIY project.
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A Beautiful Mess was created by Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman. On their blog, they share recipes, crafts, and home decoration projects.
They have more than 6,000 blog posts about DIY, crafting, and more. If you're into fashion, they also share content on jewelry, natural beauty, and skin products.
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Recyclart is a website that publishes content about products that were recycled or repurposed.
These content are submitted by people who want to share their DIY projects. The posts can either be a video tutorial, DIY guide, or a series of photos to serve as an inspiration.
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The Owner Builder Network is a website filled with thousands of projects. You can learn how to build a deck or make play dough.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced DIYer, you'll certainly find a project for your skill level. They curate quality content and ask for submissions as well, enabling them to publish content regularly.
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14. HomeMadeModern
HomeMadeModern is an online design source that shares affordable and smart design ideas for people who want to DIY. They upload easy-to-follow videos guides on creating home furnishings. They also publish similar content on their website, if you prefer reading.
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15. DIY Creators
DIY Creators is a channel that caters to beginners or experienced DIYers. They publish content on how to create modern designs. They also have a website, if you prefer to read than watch.
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Compared to other channels, Homemade Crafts Ideas shares dozens of ideas per video. Some of the projects' tutorials or guides can be found on their website, but most videos contain design ideas that serve as an inspiration.
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Fix This Build That shares DIY and woodworking project videos that are very easy to understand and provide detailed content. They also publish the project plans on their website.
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For glamorous and sparkly home decoration and lighting, Creative Living Lifestyles shares videos on how to turn Dollar Tree items into designs that look store-bought. If you're not a fan of glitter and sparkles, you can also opt not to use them.
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DIY Crafts & Lifehacks is a channel run by three friends. They publish different types of content, from DIY to life hacks.
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21. Great Home Ideas
Great Home Ideas is your video source for content related to DIY, lifestyle, garden, food, and pet needs. They also share home makeover tips to help you decorate your living space.
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23. HGTV Handmade
HGTV Handmade is a channel that published DIY projects and crafting videos. You can find detailed tutorials on their website.
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24. Modern Builds
Modern Builds is a channel created by Mike Montgomery. His focus is not just making DIY plans available but creating projects that use easy-to-access materials. The videos he produces are simple that a beginner can follow it while an experienced DIYer may find it inspiring.
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25. Pneumatic Addict
Pneumatic Addict is a channel that published DIY home decoration projects. The videos will guide you in building and refinishing custom furniture, both indoors and outdoors.
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