DIY Home Fragrance: 12 Projects To Make A Stinky House Smell Amazing

You can have the cleanest home on the block, but if it doesn’t smell good, then your work was all for nothing. And if you have kids, a dog or both, there’s a good chance your house will smell funky every now and then. I’m a big believer in burning candles, incense, melting wax, and spraying any kind of spray to make every inch of my house smell fresh. (I even keep a room spray in my car and spritz it before friends hop in!) While you can totally head to the store and buy all these products, why not try your hand at making something custom and natural? You can control the amount of chemicals you bring into your home, and you can also pat yourself on the back every time a friend or family member compliments the lovely smell of your place!

If you want your house to smell awesome with a DIY home fragrance, check out one of these 12 smell-good projects!

12 DIY Projects To Make Your House Smell Fresher Than Fresh

Customized Room Sprays

If you're into essential oils, chances are you've already got most of the supplies needed to create these sprays. I'm super intrigued by the white fir and bergamot option.

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DIY Funfetti Candles

These colorful candles are fun to keep around the house, plus they make perfect gifts! They also happen to be that cool project you've been looking for to make with the kids.

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DIY Reed Diffuser

This is one of those projects that even those who are the least DIY-savvy can make! Grab an empty bottle and create a reed diffuser for under $10 that will look and smell divine all the time.

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Garbage Disposal Refresher Tablets

You're in the kitchen daily and there's no reason it shouldn't smell great all the time. Get one step closer to a fresh smelling sink with these easy-to-create tablets.

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Essential Oil Kitchen Spray

Use vodka (it's on hand!) with a few other ingredients to create a super fresh pick-me-up for the kitchen. It's the perfect substitute for those plug-in sprays that you can't stand the smell of.

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DIY Incense Burners

All it takes is some clay and a little watercolor and you've got yourself an afternoon DIY project! A little goes a long way with these fragrant beauties.

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DIY Fabric Freshener

You can buy Febreze, or you can make your own. I vote for the DIY version so you can customize the scent exactly how you want. Whenever your pillows need a slight refresh, just whip out this spray.

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Stove Top Potpourri

Mix up a few of your favorite herbs, spices, and citrus peels to create a unique potpourri. I'm a bit partial to the lemon, rosemary, and cinnamon combo.

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Floral Potpourri

Got an old bouquet that's almost ready to be tossed in the trash? Before you get rid of those blossoms, trim them down and create a lovely-smelling floral potpourri.

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Lavender Drawer Sachets

Keep your linens smelling fresh, and even brighten up drawers in the guest room, with these sachets. The combos are endless.

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Coffee-Scented Candle

Okay, this is a must-make. Now you can enjoy the smell of freshly brewed coffee all day with this yummy candle.

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Herbal Deodorizing Disks

These babies do the dirty work anywhere. Stick them in a drawer, in the trash, in a closet, or anywhere that needs a fresher scent.

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