How to Get Rid of Ants in the House Naturally
They make a beeline for the kitchen every summer, come what may. I can never put my finger on when it starts or which one of them is the scout that deems our kitchen worthy of a report. But by…
Moulios Anastasios
I’m Anastasios Moulios, co-founder of DIY Cozy Living. I enjoy finding creative, practical ways to make small spaces feel warm, stylish, and lived-in. I started this blog with Katerina to share real ideas that make a home feel a little more personal and a lot more comfortable.
Handmade Teacher Gifts Kids Can Make at Home (That Teachers Actually Keep)
Like clockwork, the same thing happens in our kitchen every June. Marina figures out what she’s going to get her teacher around three weeks before school is out, and she has a very definite idea. This idea will use quite…
How to Soundproof a Room Inexpensively (What I Did at Our Summer House)
The summer house is supposed to be the quiet place. That’s the idea anyway. You leave the city, you leave the noise, you arrive somewhere slower and more peaceful and you decompress for a few weeks before going back. That’s…
How to Texture a Wall With a Roller (What Went Wrong and How I Fixed It)
Let’s begin with what went wrong. It’s a little awkward to admit, but it is the most valuable part of this. If you’re going to be texturing walls for the first time, my error will save you a lot of…
The Plants That Keep Mosquitoes Away (And Why Our Balcony Finally Became Usable Again)
It’s the same every summer. You get the patio all ready to go with chairs, lights and something for grilling, and at last the temperature is nice. You actually get to sit down for approximately forty-five seconds, and then the…
17 Easy Boho Living Room Ideas on a Budget
A really good bohemian living room has a certain cozy charm, and it comes from things not perfectly coordinating, but still working together beautifully. A rug from a second-hand store would be under a rattan chair that’s also used, and…
How I Make Scented Candles at Home — The full, friendly, science-backed guide (so you can, too)
I can still recall making my very first scented candle – the glue gun shaking in my hand, a small oil mark on the table I really like, and the satisfying moment the flame finally settled into a stable burn.…
How to Paint a Kitchen Island Without Losing Your Mind
This post is all about how to paint a kitchen island. But honestly? It’s really about how one small, affordable change can make you feel like you have a completely new kitchen. Here’s the thing. I lived with my kitchen…
Find the design style you were meant to live in with our Quiz!
Find Your Design Style Interior Style Quiz Discover Your Signature Home Style Take our deep-dive 10-question quiz to find the aesthetic that matches your personality and clarifies your vision for your space. Start the Quiz Question 1 of 10 ……
10 Genius Space-Saving Hacks for Tiny Homes and Campers
Hi, Tasos here – and welcome to diycozyliving! I’ve been noticing little houses and campervans all over the place recently, and honestly, it makes sense; the thought of a more basic, environmentally friendly way to live is really appealing. Though,…