DIY Projects

Regardless of where you live, do as the Finnish do with our guide to designing a DIY sauna

“There’s a belief that in doing these renovations, you’re lining the pockets of your landlords… I’ve always reframed it as investing in your happiness,” one tenant says

Give your kids the coolest spot on the block—and memories to last a lifetime—by learning how to build a treehouse

Our advice columnist comes to the rescue for a reader who asks about integrating sentimental objects into a shared space

Bring your lush interior paradise to life with our guide to the best indoor plants—including impossible-to-kill options

We respond to a reader whose apartment is collecting all the malodorous aromas caused by their neighbors

Amenities like pools or home gyms can seem attractive—but proceed cautiously if you hope to sell your home one day

Professional movers reveal their best time and money saving advice

Because they can be made from almost any plant, their versatility and decoration possibilities are near endless

Interior designers reveal the best refreshes guaranteed to save you time and money

Unsure of when to pack your yuletide decor away? Check out this expert advice on when to take down Christmas decorations

’Tis the season to be crafty

It’s a year for cheery patterns and lighting, according to designers, contractors, and homebuilding experts.

Our advice columnist comes to the rescue for a reader with less than 500 square feet to work with

The New York DIY’ers turn a spare closet into a multi-functional space

Designers, architects, and curators share their odes to imperfection and embracing flaws

If you’re short on square footage and facing some big storage needs, tap into these space-saving solutions