10 Sites To Inspire Your Next DIY Project

    DIY is all the rage nowadays — so much so that it seems every site out there offers a variety of hacks and ideas to inspire your next creative feat. With so many sources out there, how do you narrow down the best? Here are my favorite destinations for easy-to-follow projects that are sure to wow:

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    1. Good Housekeeping.TV

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    The recently launched Good Housekeeping.TV offers free 2-3 minute digital shorts as well as 30-180 minute premium how-to video classes from top experts so you can dive in and master your next project. Topics include furniture rehab, décor, party planning, cooking and crafting, among others.

    2. A Little Tipsy

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    No, we’re not talking about your Friday night buzz. We’re talking about a mommy-run blog featuring tips ranging from how to throw the best Disney party, to making holiday gifts from scratch, to Halloween treats (and tricks).

    3. Gizmodo

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    Gizmodo is chock-full of projects you never knew you needed to take on, both on the geeky and the not-so-geeky sides. The site’s articles have both video and step-by-step written tutorials for all the curious creatives out there.

    4. Centsational Girl

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    The blog’s slogan is “Fabulous for less,” which are the magic words for every DIY lover. There are even tips on where to find affordable items if you’re struggling to hammer in that last nail.

    5. Apartment Therapy

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    It is no surprise that this site offers a wealth of ideas, inspiration, how-tos and tutorials for DIY projects to enhance your living space—whether they be hacks for a small apartment or décor ideas for a larger home.

    6. Instructables

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    Visiting Instructables is like going back to school, but this time majoring mainly in awesome DIY projects. You can also submit your own projects or vote in current contests.

    7. Unclutterer

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    We all have too much clutter in our lives. While it’s not your traditional DIY blog or site, Unclutterer helps you create projects that will not only unclutter your physical spaces, but also your life overall.

    8. Bob Vila

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    I grew up watching Bob on This Old House and was super excited to see that he has taken his years of DIY knowledge online. This is a great resource for large scale home improvement projects.

    9. I Like to Make Stuff

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    Bob Clagett is one of my favorite online personalities and provides exceelent instructional content across a variety of different mediums. From electronics to woodworking Bob provides thoughtful conceptual knowedge in additiona to specific instruction.

    10. Buzzfeed Life

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    And of course right here BuzzFeed, we have some great and unexpected ideas too, so check out our DIY page get crafty in the final days of summer.