How to Choose an Auto Upholstery Kit for Your Camper
Sara Kooring June 8, 2024
If you want to replace the upholstery in your camper or RV, then an auto upholstery kit may be the solution. Learn about upholstery kits for cars, campers & RVs
NestKoo DIY Tiny Home
DIY Tiny House Painting, Furnishing & Repair Guides
Tiny house do it yourself guides to make your apartment, cabin, camper, trailer, house boat or other tiny home living space more comfortable, beautiful and livable.
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Tiny House / Cabin
Free-standing tiny house, repurposed shed, cabin or outdoor studio.
- DIY House Repairs
- House Painting & Design
- Furniture Upholstery & Upcycling
Apartment / Condo
Apartment, townhouse, unit or condo in a shared building complex.
- DIY Home Repairs
- Home Painting & Design
- Furniture Upholstery & Upcycling
Mobile Tiny Home
Tiny home on wheels, camper trailer, house boat, or maybe a hot air balloon.
- DIY Cosmetic Repairs
- Camper Interior Design
- Camper & Boat Upholstery
Tiny Furniture, Big Style
Get started with your own DIY tiny home furniture upholstery! We show you how you can turn old pieces of junk into low cost reupholstered treasures. Chairs, sofas, stools, footstools and heaps more!
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Why Painting Upholstery with Chalk Paint is a Bad Idea
Sara Kooring August 30, 2024
Planning on painting upholstery with chalk paint? Think twice! Explore the downsides of using chalk paint on upholstery before you start. Chalk paint is a very popular choice for DIY
How to Use Spray Dye for Upholstery
Sara Kooring July 24, 2024
Give your sofa or chair a character lift by dyeing it! Today, we explain how to use spray dye for upholstery, including tips for choosing a suitable spray dye for
How Reupholster a Chair Yourself: Complete DIY Guide
Sara Kooring July 17, 2024
Upcycling your old furniture is a sustainable and rewarding way to bring new life into your living space. In this guide, you’ll learn how reupholster a chair that you found
DIY Tiny Home House Painting
DIY Tiny House Painting Guides
Want to Paint House Black? Do It Right with Our Guide to Painting in Black
Want to paint house BLACK? We cover black design tips, painting techniques and the best black paints to get your home looking sharp.
Sara Kooring April 3, 2022 1 Comment
Batten Down the Hatches!
Get ready for winter, summer, whenever! Learn how to install and DIY fix your tiny home house doors and windows, to prevent cold drafts, vermin and thieves getting into your space.
How to Install Screen in Window | Tiny Home DIY Guide
Martina Gray November 28, 2024
Window screen need fixing or replacing? Learn how to install screen in window, and how to fix and make a window screen easily and affordably.
How To: Replacing Sliding Glass Door Lock in Your Tiny Home
Rach Baxter November 18, 2024
Need a new lock on your sliding door? In this how to guide, we explain the steps for replacing sliding glass door lock hardware in your tiny house or apartment.
How to Fix Wall Crack & Holes Before House Painting
Sara Kooring July 26, 2023
Unsure what to do about cracks before house painting? Learn how to fix wall crack lines and other minor damage, in preparation for repainting your home.
Best Cabinet Door Bumpers for Noise Dampening
Todd Davis February 22, 2023
Put your cabinets in silent mode when you close them! Protect both your doors and ears from damage with the best cabinet door bumpers here.
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Featured Exterior
How to Stop Spiders Building Webs Around Windows & Doors
Spider nests around the home is a common but unsightly issue. Sara explains how to stop spiders building webs around your windows & doors, inside and out.
Sara Kooring October 27, 2022 No Comments
NestKoo DIY Tiny Home
DIY Tiny House Painting, Furnishing & Repair Guides
At NestKoo we share DIY tiny house painting, repair and furnishing design instructional guides, with a focus on empowering and teaching “non-handy” people how to carry out basic and low cost fixes around their home.
We know, fixing stuff around the home is daunting. Whether you have a tiny house, small apartment, cabin in the woods, camper or even a house boat, our goal is to prove that you really can DIY tiny home improvements yourself.
From choosing tools to learning the correct techniques for using them, improving and maintaining your own tiny home can be a reality, even if you’re a total computer geek or were told that power tools aren’t for girls.
Meet Your DIY Tiny Home Hosts...
Sarah Kooring
Hi, I’m Sara. I’m a formally trained fine artist and graphic designer, turned avid DIY'er. My main areas of specialty are DIY house painting and furniture upholstery, where I bring my skills in fine art painting and contemporary design together into a practical home DIY context.
Rach Baxter
G'day, I’m Rach, the other half of NestKoo. I grew up on a sheep farm in Australia where I spent most weekends in the yard fixing or constructing something or other; essential DIY skills that I still use today at home or helping friends.