Kids' Room How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our kids' room step-by-step tips & ideas.

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How to Build a Holiday Toy Box that Will Delight any Child

Watch as This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a toy box step by step for Silva's grandson.
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How to Build a Kids' Bookcase

Use oak stair treads and pine boards to create right-size shelves that keep books and toys within easy reach of small hands
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8 Design Tips for Your Kid's Study Space

Set up the ideal place for your child to concentrate with these smart tips
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10 Ways to Upcycle Sports Gear into Children's Furniture

Don't leave it on the field! Check out these sporty ways to repurpose athletic equipment
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How to Outfit Your Home to Help Your Kids' Study Habits

Create homework areas for your kids that'll encourage focus and organization, while helping improve grades
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How to Build a Toy Chest

How to make handy storage for games and gizmos, with instructions for parents and kids.
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How To Build a Set of Stilts

Walk a little taller with a set of wooden stilts made from wood and handrails. Learn how to build them with This Old House's Tom Silva.
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How To Build Wall Cubbies

Learn how to build wall cubbies with our step-by-step guide, including planning, materials, and installation tips.
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How to Build a Step Stool

How to make a mini platform with a checkerboard top, with instructions for parents and kids
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How To Build an Easel

Foster your child's inner creativity by building an easel with them. Follow these step by step instructions to learn how.