Toolbelts and glue guns at the ready! This is the place to find great ideas to make and mend around the home.
Some DIY & upcycling activities involve using sharp tools or power equipment. Please take care to ensure that your health and safety are a priority when taking part in these sessions.
![a stack of empty egg cartons](/media/54mkx2mm/egg-box-bowls-rachel-moore-image.jpeg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133663825809300000)
Egg box bowls
![a pair of fabric scissors resting on a pile of denim jeans](/media/yt0bl4hi/upcycled-clothing-for-crafts-kate-nisbet-image-canva.png?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133662941895330000)
Upcycled Clothing for crafts
![various craft materials on a white wooden table](/media/r1pnytn5/istock-546761524.jpg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133662946734300000)
Reuse and Recycle Craft Materials
![fabric painting on blue shorts by Rosie Johnson](/media/r2iiqgkq/fabric-painting-pre-loved-clothes-rosie-johnson-image.jpg?rxy=0.6377292576108456,0.6816060637485505&width=1920&height=600&rnd=133656404233000000)
Fabric Painting on Pre-Loved Clothes
![Make Your Own Fabric Softener & Dishwasher Rinse Aid Jo Mantini Istock 1141016048](/media/oa0b52zd/make-your-own-fabric-softener-and-dishwasher-rinse-aid-jo-mantini-istock-1141016048.jpg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133536924652530000)
Fabric softener & dishwasher rinse aid
![a close up of someone peeling blue masking tape of a white painted wall](/media/ktqfaqc3/painting-basics-laura-myles-istock-1221306292.jpg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133449671350900000)
DIY around the home: Painting basics and how to use masking tape
![a close up of someone filling in a crack on a white wall](/media/w1fbpp3q/filling-holes-and-cracks-laura-myles-istock-1452936624.jpg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133449664507530000)
DIY around the home: Filling holes and cracks
![a close up of someone checking a door handle and lock](/media/hjhbbyz5/locks-and-door-handles-laura-myles-istock-875307778.jpg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133449672069670000)
DIY around the home: Locks and door handles
![a woman putting up a DIY shelf at home using a drill](/media/5jcaymkm/shelving-laura-myles-istock-1219635278.jpg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133449671083800000)
DIY around the home: Shelving
![carious DIY tools like a hammer and nails and measuring tape on a wooden background](/media/z4hb0ita/introduction-to-tools-and-fixings-laura-myles-istock-178392646.jpg?width=1920&height=600&rnd=133450391935600000)