20 Things That’ll Help You DIY Just About Everything
I am a DIY queen now.
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1. A halloumi-making kit that will help satisfy your late-night cheese cravings. You can also use it to whip up some squeaky homemade cheese curds for your next poutine.

The kit includes reusable cotton cheesecloth, vegetarian rennet, calcium chloride, types II and III bacterial cultures, a cheese thermometer, three cheese strainers, cheese salt, instructions, and recipes.
Get it from Simons for $35.75. Also available in lactose-free and vegan kits.
2. These durable peel-and-stick subway tiles that'll help you update your kitchen, without having to hire an expensive decorator. They're flexible and humidity resistant, so they work well in bathrooms, and reviewers say they're easy to reposition if you happen to mess up a little on the first go.
3. This beeswax wrap-making kit that'll make it easier than ever to ditch single-use plastics for good. Use them to wrap leftovers or to help keep cheese and veggies fresher for longer.

It comes with three sheets of cotton fabric, beeswax, pine rosin, a paintbrush, and coconut oil.
Get it from MakeKitCraftKits on Etsy Canada for $23.60.
4. This mini donut maker that'll help you make a batch of sweet treats. It can pump out seven donuts in just a few minutes, so you'll be able to go from craving to reality faster than you can say, "Do any donut places deliver around here?"

5. This tie-dye kit that'll give your linens a colourful ~zhuzh~. It has enough supplies for 36 projects, so you can give your curtains, pillowcases, bedsheets, and everything in between a bright and zany upgrade.
6. These nimbus-shaped moulds that'll help you make unique soaps and candles. The flexible silicone makes it easy to peel away the form, without damaging your creation.
7. This lip balm-making kit, so you can make smoocher-softening lippies just how you like 'em. With a whole slew of natural moisturizers — like coconut and shea butters — plus pure essential oils, you'll be able to create balms that smell and feel exactly how you want them to.

8. This neat pickling set that'll help you turn boring, ordinary veggies into delicious, briny snacks. Each set includes pressing discs, valve lids, and tongs — it's basically foolproof!

Just make sure to sterilize the glass containers beforehand.
Get a two-pack on Amazon Canada for $48.11.
9. An alcohol infusion kit that'll amp up your favourite adult beverage. The kit contains a whole wack of delicious aromatics and spices (like cardamom, juniper, and pink peppercorns) that'll transform boring, old spirits into something incredible.
10. A string art set that'll help unleash your inner artiste. Unlike embroidery, there's no wrong way to use it, so you'll be able to create a design that's uniquely your own.
11. A silicone bread maker that reviewers say will churn out perfectly crusty, moist loaves every single time. It can be used for mixing, proofing, and baking, and stands up well to high-moisture doughs (like sourdough).
12. A decorative agenda set that'll help you stay organized in style. It comes with a ton of cute elements (like stickers, sparkly washi tape, and gel pens) that'll make tracking appointments and assignments a lot more fun.
13. This sparkling water maker that'll make bubbly drinks at the push of a button, without the need for clunky CO2 tanks. Reviewers say you even use it to re-fizz flat soda!

It has five carbonation presets that'll let you customize the right amount of bubbles for every occasion, and comes with a reusable bottle and ten carbonators.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $129.99+ (available in seven colours).
14. A deodorant-making kit you'll love if you've been thinking about making the switch to all-natural products. Instead of chemicals, it uses arrowroot powder and kaolin clay to keep you dry and smelling fresh.

It comes with the deodorant base, a packet of kaolin clay, an essential oil blend, paperboard tube, and an instruction booklet.
Get it from MakeThisUniverse on Etsy Canada for $34.50 (available in three scents).
15. A ravioli maker that'll take the effort out of making of these delicious pillowy pockets. It'll help keep the filling right where you want it, so you get uniform results every time — almost as good as your favourite Italian restaurant.

16. A craft beer kit you'll be excited to experiment with. It comes with detailed instructions, so you'll be a brewmaster in no time.
The equipment's all reusable, too, so you'll be able to tinker around with different flavours and mixtures. It comes with a one-gallon jug, funnel, racking cane, rubber stopper, transfer tubing, thumb clamp, airlock, thermometer, sanitizer, a guide to craft brewing, and a recipe kit.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $115.85+ (available in three styles).
17. The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook that'll get you through just about every situation, big or small. Whether it's learning how to navigate sans GPS or dealing with a flaming cell phone, this handbook comes with detailed instructions and illustrations, so you'll be ready for anything.
18. A veggie growing kit, if you're always on the hunt for fresh heirloom greens. It'll take some of the guesswork out of gardening, and reviewers say the seedlings are easy to re-pot for larger yields.

19. A hot sauce kit that'll help you create tastebud-tingling condiments right in your own kitchen. It comes with spice blends and recipes for two yummy sauces, but don't be afraid to experiment with your own fave flavours.
20. And lastly, a reusable fine mesh bag that'll strain all the debris out of your homemade nut milks. Whether you're Team Almond or are experimenting with cashew and oat varieties, the cotton weave will separate out all the flavour (and none of the grounds).
