DIY Posts

Renter-friendly Products to Personalize Your Space

Being a renter, I understand the challenges of making an apartment feel like home while dealing with all the restrictions and limitations many landlords impose. These are my favorite renter-friendly products that I've come to rely on over the years to make my...

Favorite Tools

I often get asked what tools I use or what tools I would recommend for someone new to DIY'ing. So I thought it might be useful to put all this information in one spot below. I've also put together a more comprehensive list that's especially geared towards DIY...

Quick and easy DIY present idea for Mother’s Day

I love making gifts instead of buying them and with Mother's Day right around the corner, I wanted to make something simple but special for my mom. I got the idea for this project when I spotted these plain Jane wood trays at JoANN's - they are a nice size ( 14" x 11"...

DIY pull out kitchen storage cabinet

This simple DIY kitchen storage cabinet on wheels is a great solution to add storage in what is usually wasted space.

#Engineeryourspace inspired spotlight: The DIY Drum Shade

#Engineeryourspace inspired spotlight: The DIY Drum Shade

Apr 4, 2019 | Decor, DIY, Lighting

Eight years ago, I created Engineer Your Space and launched my YouTube Channel and blog with 4 videos. One of those...

Building a Murphy Bed Series: Before you start – DIY Options

Building a Murphy Bed Series: Before you start – DIY Options

Mar 21, 2019 | Bedroom, DIY, Furniture

If you’ve been reading my newsletter and following me on Instagram, you know that I’ve undertaken a new big/small...

#Engineeryourspace Inspired Spotlight: IKEA bookcase Dividing Wall

#Engineeryourspace Inspired Spotlight: IKEA bookcase Dividing Wall

Mar 18, 2019 | Decor, DIY, Furniture, Home Office, Organization

I love it when people share the projects they've made that are inspired by watching my videos or reading my blog. It's...

DIY outdoor storage bench

DIY outdoor storage bench

Feb 11, 2015 | DIY, Furniture, Outdoor, Storage

I'm very lucky to have a balcony and since I live in sunny California, I definitely wanted to make my balcony feel...

Home Office Ideas – part 2

Home Office Ideas – part 2

Feb 2, 2015 | Decor, DIY, Home Office, Lighting, Organization

See how to make a pendant lamp with a lamp shade in just a few minutes and how to make a simple DIY frame with a cork...

Taming cables with DIY charging stations

Taming cables with DIY charging stations

Jan 30, 2015 | DIY, Organization, Storage

With the ever growing number of electronic devices we all seem to be accumulating, finding a dedicated spot to charge...

Small bathroom jewelry storage with tension rods

Small bathroom jewelry storage with tension rods

Jan 16, 2015 | DIY, Organization, Storage

If you need help organizing your home, tension rods might be the answer. I've used a tension rod above the sink...

EYS Holiday Giveaway!

EYS Holiday Giveaway!

Dec 9, 2014 | DIY

What an amazing year this has been: Engineer You Space reached over 3.6 million views on YouTube, my projects have...

How to conceal vertical blinds with curtains

How to conceal vertical blinds with curtains

Dec 3, 2014 | Decor, DIY

Vertical blinds are my least favorite type of window treatments but I decided to keep the ones that I have in my...

DIY Decorative Wall Panels

Nov 21, 2014 | Decor, DIY

Big blank white walls can be a challenge to decorate, especially if you're renting and can't paint the walls. One...

Home Office Ideas – Part 1

Home Office Ideas – Part 1

Nov 11, 2014 | Decor, DIY, Furniture, Home Office, Organization, Storage

In this episode, you’ll get many home office decorating ideas, like how to customize an IKEA desk to include an extra...

Front Door Christmas Decoration: IKEA Christmas part 2

Nov 8, 2014 | Christmas, Decor, DIY

Last year was my first California Christmas and with the warm weather and palm trees, I was inspired to go with...

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