These TikTok DIYers share their best tips for beginners

Need an inexpensive way to update some furniture or paint an accent wall? Follow this helpful tip from DIY creator @livelovehouse and scour a home improvement store’s “Oops Paint” selection for a deep discount.

Beginners might find picking out lumber at a home improvement store overwhelming, so TikTok creator @buildandcreatehome shared her best tip to help you find what you need. To find a straight board, pull the lumber off the shelf and hold one end up to eye level to spot any warping.

For a more seamless look on DIY woodworking projects, you probably want to hide any screws. This quick tutorial from @montross.made shows you how to countersink a screw so you can’t even see it once the paint dies.