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Beginner Guides to DIY

Over the years, I’ve shared lots of quick and easy woodworking & DIY guides for beginners. I wanted to compile it all into one spot, so this is the hub for all of my best DIY tutorials for newbies!

Before we dive in, let’s get the obvious question out of the way. What does DIY mean? Because I firmly believe no question is too small, I’ve got a whole post on meaning of the term. Click here to learn more!

Now that we’ve got that out of the way – have you ever wanted to try DIY projects around your home, but have no idea where to start?

I’m here to help.

I know that it can be scary to try your hand at using power tools or altering your home if it’s not something you’ve ever had a chance to do before. I was pretty terrified the first time I stepped up to the miter saw! But now? I’m comfortable with our entire workshop full of tools and I’ve built more than I ever dreamed possible.

I’m passionate about helping beginner DIYers gain the confidence to try new things – and I’m a big believer that no question is too simple! So, here you’ll find all of my resource guides on beginner DIY, covering everything from how to paint a room to how to use a miter saw.

Beginner guides to power tools

Obligatory disclaimer: I am not a professional. I’m simply a self-taught DIYer who loves to learn new things. You should always take proper safety precautions when using power tools, and don’t forget the safety equipment! 

Here’s a quick roundup of all of the posts I’ve written so far in the power tools for beginners series. Each post includes a detailed overview of the tool, what it does, and usually also a video that demonstrates exactly how to use it. Most of the posts also have a great DIY idea linked to them that help you get an idea of how you can try the project out on your own.

  • Power tools every beginner should own
  • How to use a jigsaw
  • How to use a circular saw
  • How to use a miter saw
  • How to use a drill
  • How to use a nail gun
  • How to use a Kreg pocket hole jig

I’m continually adding to these resources, and you can check this page anytime to see if a new tool has been updated.

Beginner Guides to DIY

I’m a big believer that you’ll never build the confidence to make the home you want if you don’t just jump in and start trying things. I’ve learned everything I know through a lot of trial and error (emphasis on the error), and I’m still learning more every day! With DIY, the only way to get better at it is to get in there and get your hands dirty – and hopefully these guides will help you feel ready to do exactly that!

PAINTING BEGINNER GUIDES

  • How to choose paint colors
  • How to cut in paint
  • Must-have painting tools
  • How to use a power paint roller
  • How to use a paint sprayer
  • How to open a paint can
  • How to paint a room
  • How to use painter’s tape
  • How to use spray paint
  • How to paint furniture
  • Painting laminate furniture
  • How to paint cabinets
  • How to clean a paintbrush
  • How to paint a ceiling

Beginner Guides to basic diy

  • How to read a tape measure
  • Using caulk
  • How to stain wood
  • How stain looks on different wood types
  • How to install tile
  • How to seal tile
  • How to use self-leveling tile spacers
  • How to hang anything
  • How to hang curtains
  • How to install baseboards
  • How to hang towel hooks
  • How to patch holes in the wall
  • How to fix loose screws
  • How to hide television cords

Beginner Guides to accent walls

  • How to install board & batten
  • Creating a grid accent wall
  • How to install shiplap
  • How to install beadboard
  • Installing box molding
  • How to install wallpaper

Beginner guides around the home

And finally, decorating and other things around their home can need their own guides sometimes! Here are all of the other basic guides I’ve written when it comes to everything else in your home.

Beginner Guides for Home

  • How to get over design paralysis
  • How to make a mood board
  • How to display family photos
  • How to declutter your home
  • How to stage your home
  • How to decorate a staircase

Beginner Guides to Plants

  • Top 10 houseplants for beginners
  • Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma deep dive
  • How to propagate pothos
  • How to turn anything into a planter
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