Articles by: Dori Turner

large wooden dining table in contemporary space

How to remove varnish from wood furniture

Strip furniture as part of your next upcycling project with our step-by-step guide to removing varnish

By Dori Turner • Published 16 April 22

A traditional living room with light blue wall paint decor and framed wall art

How to paint over wallpaper – when it's a good idea and how to get a pro finish

Painting over wallpaper is a controversial topic in the DIY world but it can be worth it. This is how to get smooth results with tips from the experts.

By Sarah Warwick • Last updated 20 April 22

Hallway

Mustard Velvet 3 Seater Sofa in a modern industrial style living room - Swyft

How to reupholster a couch in 6 easy steps

Need to know how to reupholster a couch? If you have an old couch that's in need of a revive, reupholstering is easier than you think.

By Dori Turner • Published 20 March 22

Living Room

a home gym with punching bag, weights and excersie equipment - NW3 Interiors

DIY home gyms we love and how to recreate them

DIY home gyms are on the rise with more of us working from home post-pandemic. We've rounded up our favorites to take inspiration from.

By Dori Turner • Last updated 6 April 22

DIY

How to tile a wall in your home – 10 simple steps

Whether you're tiling a wall in a bathroom or section of your kitchen you'll want to make sure you prep the space correctly, use the right tools and start in the right place for neat results.

By Hebe Hatton • Published 16 March 22

DIY

Creating a DIY wooden accent wall painted in green

How to DIY a wood accent wall in a weekend

This DIY wood accent wall, painted in Behr's Equestrian Green, will add instant design interest to a space and can be easily completed over a weekend – for less than $200.

By Dori Turner • Published 16 March 22

Black wall sconce with hidden lamp cords

How to hide lamp cords: A 3-step hack that costs $12

Conceal unsightly lamp cords with an easy 3-step hack that costs $12 and requires just two materials. Plus, 4 more simple ways to hide lamp cords DIY.

By Dori Turner • Published 9 February 22

Organized linens and towels on box shelves

9 ways to organize a linen closet – methods that go beyond folding

Whether you have a dedicated space or not, organizing a linen closet is easily done. Keep towels, sheets and even extra toiletries in order with the right type of storage and pro-approved methods.

By Dori Turner • Last updated 8 February 22

How to make a bed – 7 simple steps to layer your bed like a pro

If you want hotel vibes in your bedroom, learn to make your bed like a pro. From dressing your mattress to layering your throw pillows

By Dori Turner • Last updated 27 May 22

Organized kitchen utensils in a wooden drawer organizer

11 clever ways to organize kitchen utensils

Organize your kitchen utensils once and for all, whether you have drawers, cabinets or even just a tiny corner of counter space

By Dori Turner • Published 8 January 22

White guest bathroom with wall paneling and matching black rim mirrors

Before & After: A striking black and white guest bathroom makeover on a tight budget

Dori Turner and her husband saved $10,000 by getting creative with their black and white guest bath makeover. Saving time and money, without compensating on impeccable results.

By Dori Turner • Last updated 7 January 22

How to care for poinsettia – keeping your Christmas flower alive

Care for poinsettia properly to stop leaf curl and drop over the holidays. These bright-colored Christmas blooms need the right amount of light and water to stay looking stunning over the festive period.

By Anna Cottrell • Published 14 December 21

Garden

red ribbon wreath with Christmas dried fruit and green bow on a white door

How to make a Christmas ribbon wreath – two easy bubble wreath designs to DIY

Always fancied making a Christmas ribbon wreath? Here's how to make one in less than one hour

By Dori Turner • Last updated 13 September 22

How to make a Cornucopia centerpiece for Thanksgiving

DIY a Thanksgiving Cornucopia as your centerpiece for the holidays and add this horn of plenty to your seasonal decor.

By Dori Turner • Published 14 November 21

a modern hallway with a herringbone-style stencil wall, and pictures and art in the foreground

Before & after: a simple freehand wall stencil design adds character to this entryway

A freehand herringbone wall stencil design adds a ton of character to this entryway

By Dori Turner • Last updated 7 July 22

How to paint a hutch – DIY in 5 steps for $50

Paint a hutch yourself to upgrade your dining room and transform a dated piece of furniture.

By Dori Turner • Last updated 6 October 21

DIY

How to make a fall garland – perfect for a mantel

5 quick steps to DIY a garland and decorate your mantel for fall

By Dori Turner • Last updated 31 August 22

Crafts

5 easy and inexpensive ways to decorate for fall

Decorating your house for fall doesn't have to be expensive. Here are five simple and cheap fall decor ideas to embrace the season's colors and more.

By Dori Turner • Last updated 31 August 22

Rooms

Wet room come coffee nook before and after shot

Real Costs: An old wet bar becomes a Farmhouse style coffee nook for $250

DIYer Dori Turner transformed a dated wet bar into a dreamy coffee nook for less than $250. This is how.

By Dori Turner • Last updated 26 May 22

Renovations

How to refinish a cast iron tub yourself (for less than $50)

Refinishing a cast iron tub yourself with a kit will keep your bathroom looking gorgeous without going over budget.

By Dori Turner • Last updated 5 July 22

Bathroom

Light living room with crittal-style windows, blue patterned rug, cream fabric couch and wooden TV stand with black accents

No-demo living room reno – how this dated space became farmhouse gorgeous

One homeowner created a stylish farmhouse living room – without any demolition whatsoever – this is how she pulled off the transformation, on a budget.