DIY isn’t a Hobby. It’s a Life Skill.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take on bigger builds, our courses and plans give you confidence, skills, and support to create a home you’re proud of.

Here’s how we can help:

A roadmap for planning DIY projects.

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Build DIY skills to tackle any project.

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Step-by-step project instructions you’ll love

BROWSE DIY PLANS

What our students are saying
  • “Thank you so much for the awesome hanging bed plans. It turned out even better than I imagined. It is the coolest thing about my new sunroom and the plans were easily modified to fit our taller mattress. I’m so glad I was able to find these plans – finding plans for a queen size hanging bed was almost impossible. Yours is perfect”
    Alea Holladay
    Purchased DIY Plans
  • “This will be the 2nd bed I’m about to build from you. The hanging bed turned out awesome and was fun. Thank you both for what you do!”
    Dustin Church
    Purchased DIY Plans
  • “Worked out great for me. Very detailed and easy to follow.” – Stacked Rain Barrel System
    Brett Hays
    Purchased DIY Plans
  • “The plans are detailed, but really easy to follow. Also, I made a mistake ordering but Amanda responded to my message right away and helped sort it out with me. Excellent customer service too!”
    Nick Kesler
    Purchased DIY Plans

DIY Project Planning Playbook

Planning a DIY project but not sure where to start? This digital playbook gives you the exact framework to organize your ideas, set a realistic budget, and create a timeline that fits your real life. It’s like having a strategy guide in your pocket to help you DIY smarter—not harder. This roadmap helps you confidently map out your project from start to finish— without overwhelm.

STEP – BY – STEP PLANNING PROCESS
SET A REALISTIC TIMELINE THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE
GET OUR SMART BUDGET TEMPLATE + OTHER RESOURCES
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DIY Skills Accelerator

Want to finally feel confident using power tools and building things yourself? This course teaches you the essential DIY skills through beginner-friendly projects you’ll actually use and be proud of.

This beginner-friendly course walks you through essential DIY skills step-by-step—so you can stop second-guessing and start building with confidence. Perfect for anyone ready to turn “I’ve always wanted to DIY” into “I can totally do this.”

LEARN 11 FOUNDATIONAL DIY SKILLS
STEP-BY-STEP SKILL PROGRESSION
GET INSIDER TIPS + ADVICE
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DIY Skills Accelerator 2.0

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Templates & Project Plans

Although we highly recommend exploring either the Playbook or DIY Skills Accelerator for the most comprehensive DIY education, we also offer additional resources, templates, and specific project plans.

DIY Project Budget Template

A smart spreadsheet with built-in automations
This easy-to-use spreadsheet helps you estimate costs, track expenses, and avoid surprise spending.

DIY Project Plans

Step-by-step building plans made for real DIYers.
Includes cut lists, diagrams, and beginner-friendly instructions to help you bring each project to life.

Our Story

Hi! We’re Amanda (the designer) and Tyler (the engineer)— the husband and wife team behind Big Living Little Footprint.

We started this journey because we love creating a home that’s thoughtful, functional, and full of character, without blowing the budget or compromising our values.

With Amanda’s eye for design and Tyler’s love of function and efficiencies, we found ourselves constantly dreaming up ways to make our space work better and look beautiful. But we also knew we wanted to do it with intention: choosing sustainable materials, reducing waste, and building things that would actually last.

Big Living Little Footprint was born out of that balance. It’s our way of helping others create homes they love—where the aesthetic and the values behind it matter.

Here, you’ll find tools, templates, and resources designed to make DIY feel approachable, empowering, and aligned with your values. Whether you’re picking up a tool for the first time or planning your next big project, we’re so glad you’re here.

Let’s build better, together!

Stop saying

“I could never build that.”
Yes, you can!

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Got questions? Reach out to amanda@biglivinglittlefootprint.com, and I’ll be happy to help!