Xbrand 4-Tiered Multi-Purpose Freestanding Bamboo Storage Shelf, 30 Inch Tall

There's lots of storage potential hiding back there.

Ah, fall: back-to-school for the kids and a new opportunity for you. The change in season is a perfect time to pick up a new hobby or, perhaps, learn a technique you've always wanted to master. Our 30 Days of DIY is your go-to beginners' guide for various crafting techniques and matching projects to inspire you, from monogramming to marbling. 

After installing cutomized felt curtains to your modular storage shelf, add these handy tabs to lift and reveal the knick-knacks and necessities hiding therein.

Radiator screens do a nice job covering heaters, but they've got so much more design potential. With their graphic patterns and polished finishes, the inexpensive overlays can make a basic bulletin board look like a million bucks.

Here's how to handle this basic food properly.

Not everything belongs in the refrigerator, and not all fruits or vegetables get along.

Ships, ahoy! (Or, in this case, organization ahoy!) Here's how to customize a matching set of nautical-themed canvas baskets using stencils and simple paint supplies.

This trick works to hide clutter in the confines of modular storage. Best of all, covers can be measured and made to any size required. All you need is wool felt fabric, velcro, and some hardware store supplies.

When an embroidery hoop is outfitted with a fabric pocket, it becomes a wall-mounted organizer for all of your desktop odds and ends.

Learn which type to buy for mashing or baking.