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Dunn DIY is your resource for inspiration and advice no matter where you are on your DIY journey.

Here, you’ll find hundreds of project plans and tutorials based on the trusted expertise of a hundred-year-old family-run business. Dunn DIY launched its first project back in 2014, and our journey since then has been to make big ideas (and the tools you need to bring them to life) less intimidating. Always wanted to build an Adirondack chair? We’ve got you covered. Never used a level? We’ll show you how

As an online extension of our physical Dunn Lumber stores, we don’t just show you how to make things—we’re here to answer questions every step of the way. Dunn DIY is more than just materials lists and how-tos—we’re a community of creators of all skill levels and styles. 

You’ll find new projects and guides posted right here every other week to keep you inspired and prepared for whatever project you decide to conquer (and for the weeks in between, we have hundreds of tutorials in our project archive).

Whether you’re new to DIYing or a seasoned pro, we can’t wait to see how you make it yours.

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  1. DIY Product Series: Caulk

    DIY Product Series: Caulk

    Walk down the caulking aisle of any hardware store and you’ll likely find hundreds of products. So—how do you know which caulk to choose?

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  2. Our Best Back-to-School DIYs

    Our Best Back-to-School DIYs

    Here are some of our best back-to-school DIYs, ranging from beginner-friendly crafts to slightly more complicated but oh-so-worth it building projects.

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  3. How To Replace a Planter Box Rail Cap

    How To Replace a Planter Box Rail Cap

    Decking boards aren't just for decks; in this project, we'll show you how to use MoistureShield's manufactured decking to replace a rail cap.

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  4. 7 End-of-Summer DIY Projects and Recipes

    7 End-of-Summer DIY Projects and Recipes

    From building a classic lemonade stand to shaking up a refreshing cocktail, here you’ll find seven of our go-to summer projects, activities, and recipes for both kids and adults!

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  5. How To Repair a Fence Gate Z-Frame

    How To Repair a Fence Gate Z-Frame

    Breathe new life into an old gate with a new z-frame and hidden gate latch for extra security.

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  6. 5 DIY Projects That Make Camping a Breeze

    5 DIY Projects That Make Camping a Breeze

    These DIY projects (and campfire cooking recipes!) are all fun and functional, designed to make your next camping trip even more enjoyable.

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  7. DIY Hanging Plant Stand

    DIY Hanging Plant Stand

    The sight of hanging flower baskets always brightens our day. Don’t have a good place at home to hang one? This DIY hanging plant stand creates the perfect spot from which to hang a basket of colorful petunias or fuschias.

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  8. 10 of Our Best DIY Outdoor Living Projects

    10 of Our Best DIY Outdoor Living Projects

    Here are some of our most popular outdoor living DIY projects—from easy outdoor seating options to different ways to level up your backyard cooking—to help make the most of the summer season.

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  9. Refinishing a Cedar Chest

    Refinishing a Cedar Chest

    In this tutorial, Todd shows us how easy it is to remove water marks from wooden furniture.

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  • About Dunn DIY

    Home is what you make it. It's a feeling. It's a place where you can settle in and live out the truest expression of yourself. Your home is your canvas, your signature. It's not a place to be ordinary. You're not. And neither are the spaces where we live. They are inspired. They are unique. They are reflections of our dreams, hopes, and aspirations. This is your chance to transform that imagined future into a reality - with wood stain, wall paint, and nails. Here you can do it yourself. Here you can be elegant, but gritty, independent, but empowered. It is a place where you can inspire and be inspired, a place where you can make it yours.

  • Authors

    • Kirsten Dunn
      Kirsten Dunn
    • Todd Dermody
      Todd Dermody
    • Special contributers
      Special Contributors
  • About Dunn contractor

    Dunn Lumber has been providing the greater Seattle area with expert service and quality materials for over 100 years. Over time, we've made long-lasting relationships with contractors and craftsmen.

  • Authors

    • Daniel Westbrock
      Daniel Westbrook
    • Jim Coshow
      Jim Coshow
    • Mike Dunn
      Mike Dunn
    • Katheryn Coshow
      Kathryn Coshow
    • Todd Dermody
      Todd Dermody
    • Special contributers
      Special Contributors