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Creativity central! These DIY projects for the home and garden are frugal, unique, and often use recycled or repurposed materials. Each comes with step-by-step instructions so you can make your own.

Dig in and create your dream space.

DIY Home & Garden Projects

Ready to make something wonderful?

Explore these project ideas for indoor your home and out in the garden.

I’m a thrifty Empress so it’s safe to say these ideas are perfect for frugal, earth-friendly beginners who crave a unique home and garden.

Topics

1 Resource Guides | Tips and recommendations.

2 Garden Projects | Stuff to make for your outdoor space.

3 Home Projects | Creative indoor DIY and craft ideas

4 DIY ebooks | Instant downloads

Empress of Dirt DIY Videos

1 Resource Guides

Idea Bank | Look up what you have and see what you can make with it.
Glue Resource Guide | How to choose the right glue for your outdoor project.
My Favourite Garden Art-Making Supplies | Stuff I use all the time.

2 Garden Projects

Click here to browse all Garden Projects.

Birdhouses | Houses, nesting boxes, feeders, and more.
Birdhouse Projects & Nesting Box Plans | Get creative.
Containers | Creative planter ideas.
Fairy & Miniature Gardens | Create your own little world.
- Polymer Clay Crafts | Make miniatures with clay.
50 Creative and Recycled Garden Art Projects | This will keep you busy!
Garden Art – No Power Tools Required
Garden Art Flowers | DIY flower projects.
Garden Balls | Create decorative orbs.
Garden Signs | Projects and ideas.
Glass Garden Art Projects | Reuse household glass items for art.
Glass Gem Projects | Create with dollar store glass gems.
Hand-Painted Art Projects | Grab some craft paints and go.
Nature Crafts | Creative projects using natural materials.
Painted Stones & Rocks | Create animals, charms, and more.
Plant Tags & Markers | Creative and functional ideas.
Ponds & Water Features | All about backyard fish ponds.
Privacy Screen | Freestanding structure with bug house and garden art
Raised Garden Beds | Free plans and ideas.
Recycled & Repurposed Projects | Everything old is new again.
Robots | Wonderful characters made from old junk.
Terrariums | Make a miniature wetland terrarium
Tool Art | Create yard art from rusty, old tools
Totems | Create garden art totems from thrift shop finds.
Watering Can Art | Faux spilling water
Wood Projects | Fun in the workshop.