50 Creative DIY Hacks for 2025

Love DIY hacks? This year, when I realized I need to get organized, find new ways to save money and get in shape, I went looking for the fastest and most creative ways I might go about this with little time on my hands. After searching a bit, was I ever happy to come across these awesome hacks that make quick work of some of my goals. Fast tips and tricks that will not break your budget or consume all of your time, these cool ideas are must try for 2017!

50 Best DIY Hacks for the New Year

1. Lose Weight On A Skinny Budget

thehumbledhomemaker

Lose Weight On A Skinny Budget, one of the best DIY hacks on this list and an idea worth saving for later

3. Keep Lemons Fresh Longer

thehappierhomemaker

Keep Lemons Fresh Longer, an idea worth saving for later and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

4. Magnetic Button Ring To Hold Pins

sewwequilt

Magnetic Button Ring To Hold Pins, a popular choice on this list and one worth bookmarking from this list

5. Rast IKEA Hack

hawthorneandmain

Rast IKEA Hack, a DIY hack worth trying at home and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

6. Concrete Countertop DIY

abeautifulmess

Concrete Countertop DIY, a clever trick worth remembering and a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand

7. DIY Washing Machine Cleaning Hack

lovepomegranatehouse

DIY Washing Machine Cleaning Hack, a simple fix that actually works and worth trying around the house

8. Garage Sale Cabinet Into Kitchen Stand

sawdust2stitches

Garage Sale Cabinet Into Kitchen Stand, one of the best DIY hacks on this list and an easy win for a busy day

9. Foot Rest From Old Drawers

beyondthepicket-fenc

Foot Rest From Old Drawers, an easy win for a busy day and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

10. Wooden Stool Into A Tool And Crafts Organizer

2littlehooligans

Wooden Stool Into A Tool And Crafts Organizer, a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand and a favorite pick from this roundup

11. Install Sliding Barn Doors In Tight Spaces

Sueeye

Install Sliding Barn Doors In Tight Spaces, a DIY hack worth trying at home and a favorite pick from this roundup

12. Easy Hack To Fill Nail Holes

thegraciouswife

Easy Hack To Fill Nail Holes, a small change that makes a bigger difference than expected and an idea worth saving for later

14. Install Exterior Mirrors To Create The Illusion Of Space In Your Garden

thebrambleberrycottage

Install Exterior Mirrors To Create The Illusion Of Space In Your Garden, a favorite pick from this roundup

16. Drink Green Tea To Flush Fat

budgetsavvydiva

Drink Green Tea To Flush Fat, one of the best DIY hacks on this list and a popular choice on this list

17. Flower Stand IKEA Hack

provinzkindchen

Flower Stand IKEA Hack, a popular choice on this list and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

18. IKEA Mirror Hack

savvymom2mom

IKEA Mirror Hack, one worth bookmarking from this list and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

19. The Magic Way To Clean Stove Burners

thisgrandmaisfun

The Magic Way To Clean Stove Burners, a DIY hack worth trying at home and a simple fix that actually works

21. Secret Trick To Perfect Rice

thewanderlustkitchen

Secret Trick To Perfect Rice, a simple fix that actually works and a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand

22. Lemon Slice Ice Cubes

budgetsavvydiva

Lemon Slice Ice Cubes, worth trying around the house and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

23. Freeze & Preserve Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil

thekitchn

Freeze & Preserve Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil, one of the best DIY hacks on this list and a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand

24. Use A Tea Strainer As Powdered Sugar Duster

marieelisabethsrum

Use A Tea Strainer As Powdered Sugar Duster, a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand and a favorite pick from this roundup

25. The Best Cake Flour Substitute

joythebaker

The Best Cake Flour Substitute, a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try and a favorite pick from this roundup

26. Store Cupcake Liners In Mason Jar

tablefortwoblog

Store Cupcake Liners In Mason Jar, a DIY hack worth trying at home and a favorite pick from this roundup

27. Genius Use For Orphan Socks

firstforwomen

Genius Use For Orphan Socks, a favorite pick from this roundup and one worth bookmarking from this list

28. Make A Custom Glue Gun Stand

club.chicacircle

Make A Custom Glue Gun Stand, an idea worth saving for later and one worth bookmarking from this list

29. Use Industrial Clips For Yarn Bobbins In Crochet And Knitting

hearthookhome

Use Industrial Clips For Yarn Bobbins In Crochet And Knitting, one of the best DIY hacks on this list

31. Needle Threading Secret

andreasnotebook

Needle Threading Secret, one worth bookmarking from this list and a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand

32. Finish Seams Without A Serger

seasonedhomemaker

Finish Seams Without A Serger, a clever trick worth remembering and a simple fix that actually works

33. Easily Fix Snagged Clothing

thriftyfrugalmom

Easily Fix Snagged Clothing, a DIY hack worth trying at home and a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand

34. Fix A Separated Zipper

ohmy-creative

Fix A Separated Zipper, worth trying around the house and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

35. Reattach A Loose Sole

frugalupstate

Reattach A Loose Sole, an easy win for a busy day and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

36. Hang Accessories From Curtain Clips And Hanger

witandwander

Hang Accessories From Curtain Clips And Hanger, one of the best DIY hacks on this list and a favorite pick from this roundup

38. Portable Diaper Changing Basket

andreadekker

Portable Diaper Changing Basket, a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try and an idea worth saving for later

39. Kitchen Island Wire Basket Organizer

goldenboysandme

Kitchen Island Wire Basket Organizer, a favorite pick from this roundup and an idea worth saving for later

40. Scotch Tape Eye Stencil

hercampus

Scotch Tape Eye Stencil, a DIY hack worth trying at home and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

41. DIY Honey Face Wash For Blemish Free Skin

theherbalspoon

DIY Honey Face Wash For Blemish Free Skin, an idea worth saving for later and a popular choice on this list

42. Easy Eye Makeup For Tired Eyes

laurenmcbrideblog

Easy Eye Makeup For Tired Eyes, a popular choice on this list and one worth bookmarking from this list

43. Make Your Own DIY Natural Non-Toxic Mineral Foundation

thepaleobabe

Make Your Own DIY Natural Non-Toxic Mineral Foundation, one of the best DIY hacks on this list and an easy win for a busy day

44. Get Rid Of Dog Smells

diypassion

Get Rid Of Dog Smells, a clever trick worth remembering and a genuinely useful trick most people never think to try

47. Make Your Own Cat Deterrent Spray

mom4real

Make Your Own Cat Deterrent Spray, a simple fix that actually works and worth trying around the house

48. Grow Cat Grass Without Dirt

healthstartsinthekitchen

Grow Cat Grass Without Dirt, a DIY hack worth trying at home and a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand

49. DIY Hanging Window Basket Cat Perch

hymnsandverses

DIY Hanging Window Basket Cat Perch, an easy win for a busy day and a smart shortcut worth keeping on hand