Your home is your haven, but it's also your creative space — an extension of your tastes and personality. But when you're looking to spruce up a certain room or give your entire home a new look, things can get pricey quickly. DIY projects are a great alternative because you can add a unique flair while saving some serious cash.

We know that you have ideas of your own you're dying to try, but before you get started, check out these fun and crafty projects from local Ohio bloggers. You never know when inspiration might strike!

DIY Floating Wood Vanity and Scrap Wood Mirror

Via Infarrantly Creative

Photos courtesy of Infarrantly Creative

Looking to give the guest bathroom (or your own) a woodsy refresh? This DIY vanity and mirror is surprisingly easy, and can be made with the extra scrap wood hanging around in your garage or backyard — the more weathered, the better! We're also in love with the unique pipe towel rack.

DIY Industrial Pipe Shelves

Via House of Hawthornes

Photos courtesy of Via House of Hawthornes

Need some shelves to go with that scrap wood vanity? Or just a fun place to rest your trinkets? These industrial-inspired shelves are cool and practical at the same time, and they don't take a huge amount of time or effort. But don't take our word for it, see the tutorial here.

DIY Rustic Buffet Table

Via Homemade by Carmona

Photos courtesy of Homemade by Carmona

This buffet table is the perfect resting place for picture frames, books and other decorative knick-knacks, but could also be used as a customized TV stand, a kitchen island or an entryway table. "...It will last so much longer than anything you could buy in a store," says blog owner Carmona. We believe it!

DIY Kitchen Herb Garden

Via At Home on the Bay

Photos courtesy of At Home on the Bay

This short and sweet blog details how to make your own kitchen herb garden in an old bread box. The result is simple, adorable and oh so useful — and the wooden labels add a fun, rustic touch.  You could also use the same repurposed planter to house succulents or decorate an outdoor garden!

Repurposed Headboard French Bench

Via Designed Decor

Photos courtesy of Designed Decor

Having a bench in your hallway, entryway or on an outdoor patio is certainly a nice touch — so why not make one yourself with that old headboard you're not using anymore? It's a much better home than the junkyard. We are loving the vintage French accents on this one. As a side note, we also love this repurposed chair shelf!

Add a Weathered Look to Furniture With Liming Wax

Via Bespoke Studio

Photos courtesy of Bespoke Studio

Kathleen from Bespoke Studio has mastered the art of repainting furniture, which is mostly what her blog is dedicated to. We were particularly drawn to this tutorial, which details how to add a unique and weathered look to any wooden furniture piece using liming wax. The opportunities for reinvention are endless!

DIY Corner Fireplace Mantle

Via Snazzy Little Things

Photos courtesy of Snazzy Little Things

You don't actually need a fireplace to install this gorgeous DIY corner mantle — in fact, this couple used theirs as a cozy little doghouse. Either way, you'll add ambiance to the room, value to your house and have a fun little daytime project to boot. This is one we can't wait to tackle.

DIY Pallet Outdoor Bar

Via On Sutton Place

Photos courtesy of On Sutton Place

Sturdy yet stylish, this outdoor bar certainly packs a punch. If you love to entertain guests outside in the summer, or simply love grabbing a refreshment for yourself while relaxing on the patio, this thrifty addition is a must.

Happy Crafting!