Hallway

DIY projects for hallway lighting, storage, benches, coat racks and more.

Hallway: Featured DIY Projects

Garage Storage: Backdoor Storage Center

Entry doors from attached garages and mud rooms seem to attract...

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Weekend $100 - $500
How to Install a Peephole in a Door

Lo-tech but extremely effective, a peephole let's you see who's on the...

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Instant! Under $20

Hallway: Other DIY Projects you may like

  • Build a Low Cost Custom Closet

  • Ready-made storage components make organizing your closet simple and inexpensive. This article compares features of three different systems and explains basic installation techniques.

  • Adding a Second Doorbell Chime

  • Add a doorbell chime to your shop or garage by connecting to either the existing chime or the transformer—the choice depends on how and where you run the wiring.

  • Replace Weather Stripping

  • High-quality silicone rubber weather stripping permanently seals gaps around exterior doors, increases energy efficiency—and looks better than most other types of weather seals.

  • Building Cabinets With Pocket Screws

  • Pocket screws let you assemble perfect, indestructible cabinet joints without expensive woodworking tools or complicated jigs—a huge leap forward for beginning woodworkers.

  • Install a Wireless Light Switch

  • Tired of groping for pull chains in the dark? Wireless, piezoelectric switches allow you to control lights using nothing more than the energy generated by a fingertip push.

  • Interior Trim Work Basics

  • We show you how to make crisp, sharp corners and tight joints when installing door trim, window trim and a three-piece baseboard. With a few basic carpentry tools and a little patience, you can trim out a room in a weekend. With a...Read more»

  • How to Build a Message Center

  • Get organized with this hallway message center. With an erasable calendar, mail bin, shelving, key hooks and corkboards, it’s the perfect spot for keeping track of family activities.

  • Entryway Storage and Organizer

  • Organize your entryway with a simple storage locker for jackets, shoes and other stuff that clutters that area. It's a handsome organizer that you can build in a day.

  • Build a Shoe Organizer

  • Store shoes up off the floor in clean, natural wood racks. This simple storage rack can handle everything from winter boots to summer sandals, with no mud buildup or scuff marks on the wall.

  • Simple Box Shelves

  • Organize the clutter. These simple, but handsome, box shelves will store books, hats, shoes, and all kinds of knick-knacks. You can even sit on them!

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