Storage & Organization How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our storage & organization step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How To Organize a Shed
Cleaning up a shed can feel like a daunting task. This guide and video show you how to organize a shed, including recommendations for storage.
A Step by Step Guide to Building a Do-It-Yourself Clothing Rack
General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to build a simple clothes rack that can easily be disassembled or reassembled.
How to Build DIY Garage Shelves
Read our step-by-step guide on building DIY garage shelves and learn how to customize your space to fit your storage needs.
How To Make DIY Closet Built-Ins
This Old House General Contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to create a build-in for her closet with drawers, cubbies, and a coat rack.
How To Declutter Your Entire Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
We share some tips and strategies for decluttering your entire home to help you achieve a more organized and stress-free environment.
How to Build a Firewood Storage Bench
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to build a sturdy cedar seat that keeps firewood close.
How To Add Drawers to a Mobile Workbench
In part three of the series, DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build and add drawers to a mobile workbench.
How To Install Pegboard
Tom Silva demonstrates how to hang pegboard in a garage or workshop and organize tools with it.
How To Build a DIY Kids Bicycle Rack
In this guide, Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a rack to store children’s bikes, without having to put holes or hooks into the wall.
How to Build a Shoe Dresser
Learn how to build a shoe dresser with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
How to Build a DIY Bathroom Organizer
Build a free-standing bathroom organizer complete with a tilt-out hamper with This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse.
How To Build a Three-Tiered Bath Stand
Learn how to build a freestanding bathroom cabinet with open shelving to make your bathroom more functional and stylish.
How To Build a DIY Shoe Rack Bench
Learn how to build a shoe rack bench with help from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor.
Build It | Tool Storage Shelf
In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a tool storage shelf out of leftover lumber from other Build It projects.
How to Build a Reclaimed Wine Rack
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor show you how to build a wine rack out of a reclaimed beam.
How To Make a Built-In Bookcase with IKEA Shelves
Learn how to combine IKEA bookshelves to create an impressive built-in that will add functionality and style to your space.
How To Build an Entryway Wall Shelf
Create a stylish and functional entryway wall shelf. Learn materials, tools, and steps to build this storage solution for your home.
An Organized Mudroom: The Ultimate Home Upgrade for Back-to-School Season
Create a well-planned drop spot to reduce clutter in living spaces with this guide on organizing mudrooms.
IKEA’s Fix and Finish Pantry Makeover | After
TOH’s pro design and building team partner up with a suburban family to renovate their challenging pantry space A Fix & Finish Project, Presented by IKEA
IKEA’s Fix and Finish Pantry Makeover | Before
TOH’s pro design and building team partner up with a suburban family to renovate their challenging pantry space A Fix & Finish Project, Presented by IKEA
Medicine Cabinet | New Yankee Workshop
Norm constructs a Shaker-inspired cabinet from durable red oak and oak plywood. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Ideas for Low-Cost Closet Organization
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some DIY, low-cost options to organize your closet space.
How To Trim a Coat Closet
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to trim a coat closet by installing a clothes rod and shelf.
How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand
This easy-to-do storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge shows you how to make a colorful, concrete umbrella stand for your entryway.
How To Build a Storage Bench and Add Finishing Touches
A storage bench offers you a comfortable place to sit and additional place to put your items. Read how to construct your own in our step-by-step guide.
9 Smart Mudroom Ideas
Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
How To Build a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving
Creating custom shelving can add style and storage to your space. Read how to build your own in our step-by-step guide.
How To Hang Bikes in a Garage
With this method, you can keep your bikes secure, accessible, and out of the way, making your garage more organized and functional.
Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home
From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
How to Build a Log Holder
Ferrying firewood to the hearth just got a lot easier with this durable cart.
How To Build a Boot Stand
Tidy up and protect your floors with this DIY boot stand made from balusters.
How to Build a Utility Cart
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms one sheet of plywood into a hold-all, easy-roll cart
How to Turn a Salvaged Column Into a Coat Tree
Reclaimed posts with fluted channels or curvy turnings can find new life as a decorative interior accent