Welcome to the Squid Side
DIY Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect. It Just Has to Be Yours.
At DIY Squid, we celebrate messy buns, crooked shelves (it builds character), and the beautiful chaos of building a home you love.
DIY With a Dose of Real Life (and Laughter)
We’re not just building homes, we’re building confidence. (And sometimes accidentally sanding our fingerprints off.)
DIY Squid is your online bestie for home renovations, decor inspiration, and tutorials that don’t assume you have a professional crew, or a magic wand. I’m here to hand you the metaphorical hammer (and maybe a literal one) and say: You’ve totally got this. Whether you're gutting a kitchen or just hanging a gallery wall without cursing, you'll find a cozy little home here filled with floral vibes, honest advice, and a whole lotta laughter.
Meet Sydney
aka Squidney
Recovering perfectionist, serial renovator, and your new DIY cheerleader.
Hey hey! I’m Sydney, the slightly paint-splattered face behind DIY Squid. I’ve renovated six homes, survived endless hardware store runs, and laughed through every oh-so-glamorous plumbing disaster. "Squidney" was my middle school nickname, and somehow it stuck, kind of like that wallpaper I thought I could easily remove (spoiler: it wasn’t).
Here, we embrace the messy magic of DIY and remind each other that mistakes are just plot twists.
How We Roll at DIY Squid:
Real Talk Always
Progress Over Perfection
Laugh First, DIY Second
No sugarcoating. I’ll show you the wins and the “uh-ohs,” because that's how we actually learn.
Crooked frames? Slightly uneven grout lines? We call that charm around here.
If you’re not snorting coffee out your nose at least once during a project, are you even doing it right?
Fun Facts
My husband and I have renovated 6 houses thus far…. not saying we’re moving but not saying we never will.
My guilty pleasure is trash tv. Who doesn’t love a little drama i’m not involved in.
People make fun of me for wanting to be around my kids at all time. WHAT?! They’re the best.
My favorite tool is a brad nailer. Most likely the only Brad I like.
Real DIY. Real laughter. Real influence that makes a real impact.
Let’s Build Something Beautiful Together
At DIY Squid, authenticity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the glue gun holding everything together. My audience shows up for the real, the relatable, and the refreshingly imperfect. (And let's be honest... they trust my paint color panic attacks way more than a glossy ad.) If you’re a brand that vibes with creativity, home inspiration, and a whole lotta heart, I’d love to team up and make some magic (and maybe a little sawdust) together.
Let’s chat about how we can make DIY dreams (and brand goals) come true.
