Best YouTube Channels in DIY

Adam Savage’s Tested

Making & props

Workshop builds and explanations of a maker's process.

This Old House

Home repair

Home-maintenance and renovation demonstrations; requirements vary by location and project.

Steve Ramsey - Woodworking for Mere Mortals

Woodworking

Woodworking projects and practical explanations for home workshops.

Paul Sellers

Woodworking

Hand-tool woodworking instruction and demonstrations.

I Like To Make Stuff

Making & props

Projects spanning woodworking, making, and fabrication.

DIY Perks

Electronics projects

Inventive technology builds; many projects require substantial tools and experience.

LRN2DIY

Home repair

Practical explanations of home repairs and maintenance.

SewVeryEasy

Sewing

Sewing and quilting tutorials with demonstrated techniques.

TheSorryGirls

Home decor

DIY room makeovers and thrifted projects that add an interior-design perspective.

The Crochet Crowd

Crochet

Crochet demonstrations and project walkthroughs, including left- and right-handed tutorials.

Check each project’s pattern and materials before starting.

Dashner Design & Restoration

Furniture restoration

Furniture restoration walkthroughs covering repairs, veneer work and refinishing worn or discarded pieces.

Project demonstrations rather than a sequential beginner course.

Charles Dowding

Gardening

Practical vegetable-growing demonstrations covering no-dig beds, sowing, compost and seasonal garden care.

Based largely on a UK garden; adapt planting dates and techniques to your local climate.

VeryPink Knits

Knitting

Knitting technique demonstrations and guided projects, from basic stitches to socks, sweaters and colourwork.

Some accompanying patterns and additional resources require payment.

DAS Bookbinding

Bookbinding

Bookbinding tutorials covering materials, tools, binding structures and making books by hand.

Projects vary in complexity; begin with the introductory materials and simpler bindings.

Weaver Leather Supply

Leathercraft

Leathercraft demonstrations covering tools, stitching, finishing and making practical leather projects.

Produced by a leather and tool supplier, with product promotion alongside teaching.

Teaching Tech

3D printing

3D-printing and modelling tutorials, with calibration guides, troubleshooting and practical projects.

Also includes equipment reviews and affiliate links; procedures depend on the printer and software.

ifixit

Device repair

Device repair tutorials and teardowns, supported by model-specific written repair guides.

Teardowns are not complete repair instructions; match any repair guide to the exact device model.

MADE Everyday

Sewing

Sewing demonstrations for clothing, bags, blankets and other everyday projects, with explanations of basic construction.

Some projects use separately sold patterns; check the materials and pattern requirements first.

Professor Pincushion

Sewing · Garment sewing & alterations

Sewing demonstrations covering machine basics, garment construction, fitting techniques and clothing alterations.

Free fundamentals are available alongside premium lessons; tools and techniques vary by project.