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Anika's DIY Life

Anika Gandhi

Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"
  • Learn how to easily convert recessed light to pendant light with this step by step tutorial. This is a 5 minute update to convert canned lights to pendant.

    How to Convert Recessed Light To Pendant: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • Image collage of eight DIY fall decor ideas

    22 Creative DIY Fall Decor Projects to Make Your Home Autumn-Ready

  • How to Hang a Picture on a Wall

    How to Hang a Picture on a Wall

  • Don't let walls that aren't drywall keep you from hanging your favorite artwork. Here is how to hang a picture on concrete, plaster, or masonry with minimal damage.

    How to Hang Pictures on Concrete, Plaster, or Masonry

  • Whether you are renting or want to keep your walls pristine, here is how to hang pictures on the wall without using nails.

    How to Hang a Picture Without Nails

  • How to use a Kreg Jig for beginners. Learn everything you need to know!

    How to Use a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig

  • image collage of four pallet wood project ideas

    21 Creative and Easy Pallet Wood Project Ideas

  • Ready to finish your next DIY project? This beginner-friendly guide will teach you about different types of wood sealers and how to apply them. 

    How to Seal Wood: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

  • Let's build an easy beginner-friendly DIY trundle bed using lumber from the big box store. Follow step-by-step with the tutorial, plans and video.

    How to Build a Trundle Bed (Detailed Plans and Video)

  • Learn how to build an easy DIY twin bed frame with these beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorial, plans, and video using lumber from a big box store.

    How to Build a DIY Twin Bed Frame and Headboard

  • Dust collection is one of the most important aspects of woodworking. In this beginner-friendly guide, learn about the different types of dust collection systems and find out which sawdust collector is best for your workshop. 

    The Best Dust Collectors for Small Workshops

  • 7 Tips for Professional-Looking DIY Wood Projects

    7 Tips for Professional-Looking DIY Wood Projects

  • Frustrated with trying to find the best gold spray paint? We share tests on 8 products to help you pick your favorite without having to buy them all!

    The Best Gold Spray Paint Out There!

  • Learn how to make this modern DIY small wood planter box with angled legs. It is perfect for succulents or herbs, or as a centerpiece.

    How to Build a Modern DIY Small Wood Planter

  • Learn how to build a simple DIY Modern Planter Box with a unique stand with step-by-step instructions and a detailed tutorial and video.

    How to Build a DIY Modern Planter Box

  • Learn how to build this simple and easy DIY tall modern planter with the step-by-step tutorial, plans, and video.

    How to Build a DIY Tall Modern Planter

  • Picking the right plywood for your project can feel overwhelming. Learn about the types of plywood, the grades, sizes, and how to buy it in this comprehensive beginner-friendly guide.

    Types of Plywood: A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide

  • French cleats are very popular because they are easy to make and help hang heavy objects securely. Learn how to make French cleats using a table saw or a circular saw.

    How to Make a French Cleat – 2 Easy Ways

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Hey there, I am Anika!

and I am so thrilled you are here! The feeling of building projects with your own hands is unparalleled. Let's do this together!

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