Small Space DIY
Apartments. Studios. Tiny homes.
Fold-down, stackable, hideaway, and double-duty. Projects designed for floors measured in square feet, not square yards.
8 projects
How to hang floating shelves without drilling (renter-safe)
A clean, modern floating shelf you can mount on drywall without a single hole. Holds up to 15 lb each with the right adhesive strip system.
How to build a fold-down desk for a small apartment
A wall-mounted desk that folds flat when you’re not working. 30" wide, holds a laptop + monitor, disappears in seconds.
How to mount a pegboard without damaging walls
Get a full pegboard workshop wall on a rental — no holes, no patching. Holds up to 25 lb of hand tools.
How to install a removable kitchen backsplash
Cover an ugly rental backsplash in under 2 hours. Peel-off when you move out, deposit intact.
How to build a balcony herb garden with no permanent fixtures
A productive herb setup for a 4×4 balcony. No railing drilling, no anchors, no upset landlord.
The best starter tool kit for apartment DIY
A compact, no-bullshit toolkit for renters. Fits in one drawer, covers 90% of apartment projects.
Best cordless drill for renters in 2026
We tested 6 drills in actual apartments — looking at noise, weight, battery life, and how well they fit small storage. Here are the three that won.
How to start woodworking with just hand tools (no garage needed)
You don’t need a workshop or a saw stand. Here are five projects you can build start-to-finish on a kitchen table with hand tools only.