Most Loved How-To Posts of 2025
Find 10 easy home decor DIYs that are simple, budget-friendly, and beginner-friendly. These DIY home decor ideas are fun and doable for anyone.
I really love easy home decor DIYs, especially the kind that feel calming and rewarding instead of complicated or overwhelming. Making something with your own hands slows things down in a good way and creates decor that feels personal and thoughtful. Simple DIY home decor projects also give you the freedom to choose what works for your home, save money, and enjoy that quiet sense of accomplishment that comes from creating something yourself.
This post shares 10 fun home decor DIYs that are easy to do and enjoyable for just about anyone. Each project is simple, approachable, and designed to help you create something beautiful for your home without feeling overwhelmed.
How To Dry Oranges So They Stay Vibrant
Dried oranges are one of those simple projects that feel special every time you make them. They are easy, affordable, and beautiful, and they add warmth and charm wherever you use them. Whether you love decorating with natural elements or enjoy trying seasonal DIYs, dried orange slices are a wonderful place to start.
- One of the biggest benefits of drying oranges is how budget friendly they are, especially for seasonal decorating.
- Making dried oranges is simple and does not require special tools or equipment.
- Much of the fruit’s natural goodness remains after drying.
- That stained glass appearance gives dried oranges their unique beauty.
- Because they are so versatile, dried oranges work for both decorating and cooking.
- When properly dried, orange slices have a long shelf life.
- Creative uses range from crafts to decorating your fall and Christmas home.
Drying oranges is an easy and satisfying project that brings beauty and tradition into your home. Once you make your first batch, you will find yourself reaching for them again and again during the holiday season.
How To Care For Cut Tulips So They Last Longer
Tulips are one of those flowers that feel easy and familiar, yet they often leave people wondering why they droop or change shape so quickly. This post became one of the best-loved DIY and how-to posts because it explains what is really happening with cut tulips and shows exactly how to care for them so they look good longer and feel enjoyable instead of frustrating.
Here’s an example of what you will find in this post…
- Learn why conditioning tulips as soon as they come home makes a noticeable difference in how long they last.
- Get clear guidance on how to choose the best tulips at the store, including what healthy stems and leaves should look like.
- Find out how the size and shape of a vase affect the way tulips stand, lean, and grow.
- Learn why clean water is more important than flower food when it comes to tulips.
- See why tulips naturally bend and reach toward light, and how to work with that growth so they still look pretty in a vase.
With a few simple habits, caring for cut tulips becomes easy and rewarding, letting their beauty shine in your home for days.
Easy To Make Forsythia Wreath
Forsythia is one of the first signs of spring, and it makes the prettiest front door wreath. This brambly forsythia wreath is quick to assemble, has that loose, natural look I love, and the black and white bow gives it a crisp finishing touch.
- Brambly forsythia branches create a natural, springy look
- Grapevine base keeps the wreath light and classic
- Double wreath base adds fullness and helps it stand off the door
- Work in sections so the branches stay balanced
- Use plenty of hot glue so everything stays put
- Finish with a bold bow for contrast and polish
In about 30 minutes you can have a cheerful spring wreath that looks like it came from a boutique.
Herb Container Gardening: The Ultimate Guide To the Best Herbs To Use
This herb container gardening guide became one of the best loved DIY and how to posts because it truly covers everything. From choosing the right herbs and containers to harvesting, cooking, and even freezing herbs for later, this post walks readers through container herb gardening in a clear, practical, and encouraging way that works for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Here’s an example of what you will find in this post…
- Learn which herbs grow best in containers and how to group them based on sun and watering needs.
- Get simple tips for choosing containers, soil, and placement so herbs grow strong and healthy all season.
- Find out how to grow, prune, and harvest popular herbs like basil, mint, thyme, rosemary, parsley, oregano, and sage.
- See easy ways to use herbs in cooking, bouquets, and everyday home projects.
- Learn how to preserve herbs by freezing them so summer flavor lasts well beyond the growing season.
This post turns herb container gardening into an easy, rewarding project that brings beauty, flavor, and usefulness right outside your door.
How To Grow And Care For Orchids
Orchids can look a little intimidating, but this post became a best-loved DIY and how-to favorite because it makes orchid care feel clear and doable. It walks through the simple basics that matter most and it answers the questions that usually trip people up, like watering, light, repotting, and how to get an orchid to rebloom.
Here’s an example of what you will find in this post…
- Learn what makes orchids different from other houseplants, and why they should never be planted in regular potting soil.
- Get simple guidance for choosing the right orchid pot and bark mix, so roots stay healthy and never sit in moisture.
- Learn the easiest way to water orchids, including what to avoid so you do not end up with bud drop or mushy roots.
- Find out what orchids need to thrive indoors, including the best light, humidity tips that actually work, and how to fertilize without overdoing it.
- See how to repot an orchid and encourage it to rebloom, plus what to do with aerial roots and old flower spikes.
This post makes indoor orchid care feel simple and rewarding, so an orchid can bloom beautifully and return again and again.
How To Hang Stacked Pictures On A Wall
This post was a reader favorite because it takes the guesswork out of hanging stacked art. It shows exactly how to plan the placement, measure correctly, and create a stacked arrangement that looks balanced and intentional, especially when you want a polished look on each side of a piece of furniture.
Here’s an example of what you will find in this post…
- Learn why stacked art looks best when it is treated as one display, not two separate frames.
- Get a simple supply list, plus the paper template trick that helps you test placement before making holes in the wall.
- Learn how to find the vertical center of a stacked pair so the whole arrangement hangs at a comfortable eye level.
- Find out how spacing changes the finished look, and how to choose a gap that feels tailored or more relaxed.
- See how to hang symmetrical stacked pairs on both sides of furniture so the height and spacing match perfectly.
Once this method is learned, hanging stacked art becomes an easy project that adds balance and a finished look to a room.
How To Create An Early Spring Dough Bowl Arrangement
Early spring is a wonderful time to refresh your home with something simple, natural, and seasonal. This easy dough bowl arrangement uses budding branches, soft blooms, and mossy textures to create a centerpiece that feels fresh and relaxed, even while winter lingers.
Here’s an example of what you will find in this post…
- Learn why a dough bowl is a beautiful container for early spring decorating.
- See how to build a sturdy base that makes arranging much easier.
- Get simple tips for balancing low flowers with taller branches.
- Discover how moss and grapevine add softness and texture.
- Find easy styling ideas that keep the arrangement natural and unfussy.
This early spring dough bowl arrangement adds a fresh, welcoming touch to your home with very little effort.
How To Move To A More Neutral Color Palette
Neutral decor is timeless, calming, and easy to live with, but transitioning to a neutral color palette can feel overwhelming. This step-by-step blueprint breaks the process into simple, manageable ideas that help you create a home that feels cohesive, comfortable, and truly yours.
Here’s an example of what you will find in this post…
- Learn how to choose a neutral color palette that works in your home.
- Understand why undertones matter more than you think.
- See how black and accent colors ground neutral spaces.
- Discover why texture and pattern are essential in neutral rooms.
- Get practical tips for using furniture and decor you already own.
Moving to a neutral color palette is a process, but these ideas will help see you through.
How To Decoupage And Six Easy Projects
This easy torn tissue planter DIY is one of those projects that looks special but is surprisingly simple to make. With just a few basic supplies, a plain terracotta pot turns into a pretty spring planter that feels fresh, soft, and seasonal. Best of all, no crafting experience is needed, just a little time and the willingness to try something fun.
Here’s an example of what you will find in this post…
- How to turn an inexpensive terracotta pot into a decorative spring planter
- The simple way to work with torn tissue and Mod Podge for a soft finish
- Helpful tips that make the process easier and less messy
- Guidance for choosing napkin patterns that work well for this project
- How to seal and finish the planter so it lasts
This torn tissue planter is an easy, low pressure DIY that adds a light, spring look to your home and proves that simple projects can still feel special.
Beautiful Bead And Wool Ball Garland
This wood bead and wool ball garland is one of those easy winter DIYs that looks charming almost anywhere you use it. The mix of natural wood beads and soft wool balls gives it a cozy, simple look that works beautifully through winter and easily into Christmas. Best of all, it is beginner friendly and surprisingly relaxing to make.
- Mixing bead sizes adds interest and keeps the garland from looking flat.
- Wool balls bring in softness and warmth that feels perfect for winter.
- Using baker’s twine or heavy duty thread keeps the garland neat and sturdy.
- Laying out the pattern first makes stringing faster and more balanced.
- Leaving a little space between beads helps the garland drape naturally.
Once you make one garland, it is hard to stop, this is the kind of DIY you will reach for again and again each winter.
Easy home decor DIYs remind us that decorating does not have to be complicated to feel special. Taking a little time to make something yourself adds warmth and personality to a home in a way store bought pieces cannot. Whether you try one project or several, these simple DIY ideas are meant to be enjoyed, not rushed, and to help make decorating feel relaxed and rewarding.
Happy crafting, friends…
