
13 DIY Ways To Add Character To A New Home
Have a cookie-cutter home? Here are ideas to add character and charm to a basic house…
ABOUT
Hey there!I’m Casey Finn.
I’m the Chicago gal and voice behind The DIY Playbook. I love a good weekend project, and I’m creating my dream home right here in my favorite city. I’m here to inspire you to create the space of your dreams. Together let’s build a home that tells your story.

Read The Blog
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Reader SOS – Moody Bedroom Design Plan
I’m helping a reader make her spacious bedroom feel cozier and more complete…
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How To Tie A Bow For Presents With Ribbon (Easy Tutorial)
Want to tie the perfect bow on your holiday gift? I walk you through my mom’s beautiful bow process step by step…
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Creating A Collected Gallery Wall On Our Staircase
I’m working on a gallery wall in our basement stairwell. Here’s the progress I’ve made so far…
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How to Make a Window Look Bigger Using Curtains
Want to make your window look bigger? Use this window treatment trick to transform the look of your space…

Tour Our Home
We purchased this fixer upper back in 2019 and we’ve slowly been making it our own. The house is over 100 years old and we’re renovating it, room by room, to customize it for our family of four. It has come a long way! You’ve got to see some of the before pictures…