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Top DIY & Home Improvement Blogs to Follow

Last Updated: 07/06/2026

DIY blogs are only useful if the writer has actually done the project. Too many sites recycle the same listicles without ever picking up a tool. The blogs below come from working contractors, makers, and hobbyists with real builds. Visit the ones that fit your project.

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Best-Rated DIY Blogs for Renovation, Crafts & Repairs

Screenshot of the The Spruce Crafts Blog

The Spruce Crafts is one of the largest DIY craft blogs on the web, with thousands of free project tutorials for hobbyists of every skill level. The site covers paper crafts, crochet, knitting, sewing, jewelry making, origami, woodworking, and seasonal holiday projects.

Each article is written by a working crafter or subject-matter expert, then fact-checked by an editorial team. Readers find step-by-step instructions, free printable patterns, supply lists, and beginner-friendly explanations of techniques.

The Spruce Crafts is part of the Dotdash Meredith network, which also publishes The Spruce and The Spruce Eats. New tutorials and craft guides go up weekly, making it a steady source of project ideas for makers in the US and beyond.

Screenshot of the Remodelaholic Blog

Remodelaholic is a popular home improvement blog focused on helping readers remodel, decorate, and design their own houses. The site is run by a family team that shares real renovation projects, before-and-after photos, and detailed how-to guides.

Readers find content on kitchen and bath remodels, deck building, paint colors, upcycled furniture, and seasonal decor for every holiday from Valentine's Day to Christmas. The blog also sells building plans and printables through its shop.

Categories cover design by room (living rooms, bedrooms, laundry rooms, bathrooms), DIY projects, recipes, and family-friendly tips. Remodelaholic has been publishing since 2009 and remains a go-to source for affordable home renovation ideas on a budget.

Screenshot of the The Homelife Blog

The Homelife is an international home improvement blog covering renovation, interior design, and exterior upgrades. Though based in the UK, much of the advice applies to homeowners anywhere.

Topics span home improvement (bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, conservatories, garages, gardens, home offices) and interior design (blinds and curtains, carpets, fireplaces, furniture, lighting, wallpaper). The site also covers exterior renovations, including roofing, driveways, fencing, solar panels, and swimming pools.

Other sections address energy, finances, pest control, property maintenance, and home security, making the blog a broad resource for anyone planning a renovation project or thinking through a household repair.

Screenshot of the Construction2Style Blog

Construction2Style started in 2012 as a husband-and-wife remodeling team in Minneapolis and has grown into a Minnesota-based design-build company with national reach. The blog mixes real project photos, DIY home tutorials, and behind-the-scenes notes from a working contractor team.

Content covers kitchen and bath remodels, basement finishes, deck builds, handyman repairs, and recipes for the homeowner who likes both renovation and family life. The site also hosts the Contractor Coalition Summit and the BuildHer Retreat, two industry events for builders and designers.

Screenshot of the Artie's Eight by Frame Destination Blog

Artie's Eight is the official blog of Frame Destination, a Texas-based custom framing company. The blog helps DIYers and artists protect their work with the right framing techniques.

Articles cover mat board selection, frame styles by decor type (boho, farmhouse, industrial, art deco), care tips for photography and fine art, and gallery wall layouts. Readers also find artist interviews and behind-the-scenes posts from the shop.

Screenshot of the Particraft (Participate In Craft) Blog

Particraft is a daily papercrafting blog by an award-winning UK card maker. Each post features a handmade greeting card with photos, plus the supplies and techniques used to build it.

The blog highlights Creative Expressions products, including the author's own line of cutting dies and embossing folders, along with Cosmic Shimmer and Ranger supplies. Tutorial pages cover techniques like ribbon flower making, wax paper embossing, shaving foam backgrounds, faux leather, and quilt cards. Weekend posts often include trivia for the wider crafting community.

Screenshot of the Make Gummy Candy Blog

Make Gummy Candy is the recipe and how-to blog from Candy Pros, a San Diego confectionery supplier. The site teaches home cooks and small-batch makers how to produce gummy bears, gummy worms, and pectin-based vegan gummies.

Posts cover ingredient ratios, mold selection, coating techniques, common production problems, and industry trends like clean-label colors and sugar-free formulations. It's a niche DIY resource for anyone who wants to move beyond store-bought candy.

Screenshot of the Pactman Blog

Pactman Blog is a resource for nonprofit leaders and charity organizers, run by the team behind the Pledge Coin donation platform. Articles focus on practical fundraising, volunteer management, and community engagement for small to mid-sized charities.

Recent posts cover blog content ideas for nonprofits by region, climate response programs in Texas and Virginia, and strategies for simplifying online donations. While not a DIY home blog in the traditional sense, the site fits readers building grassroots community projects.

Screenshot of the French River Co. Blog

French River Co. is a personal homestead blog with the tagline "pray. repair. repeat." The author shares step-by-step repair guides for snowblowers, chainsaws, lawnmowers, and other small-engine equipment, often documented from real projects in the workshop.

Recent posts cover snowblower gearbox grease changes, electric starter diagnostics, chainsaw recoil spring fixes, and a roundup of 12 tools every home mechanic should own.

Screenshot of the How To Do Blog

How To Do publishes free, step-by-step how-to guides that explain everyday tasks. The site covers 13 topics, including tech, cooking, home repair, finance, health, and car care. A small team researches each guide, tests the steps when possible, and updates them as things change. Readers can fix a running toilet, check tire pressure, take a screenshot, or build a budget in minutes. New guides post every week.

Screenshot of the Home Wiring Pro Blog

Home Wiring Pro offers DIY guides for low-voltage audio/visual home wiring. The blog walks beginners through running cables through walls, installing multi-room audio, mounting TVs, and choosing between Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optic.