DIY CON 2026: The First-Ever Home Improvement Convention Is Coming to Dallas This November

The home improvement world is getting its own convention. The inaugural DIY CON is set to take place at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, from November 6–8, 2026 — bringing together HGTV stars, The Home Depot, and the biggest names in DIY content creation for three days of hands-on workshops, live panels, and skill-building sessions. For anyone who has ever watched a renovation video and thought, “I could do that,” this event is designed for you.

What Is DIY CON?

Announced on October 20, 2026, DIY CON is billed as the first-ever large-scale convention dedicated entirely to the do-it-yourself home improvement community. The event is organized to serve a wide spectrum of attendees — from first-time homeowners tackling their first paint job to seasoned renovators ready to take on structural work. The Home Depot is the official retail partner, bringing its signature workshop experience to the convention floor.

The event will feature interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and a headline panel discussion led by HGTV stars Ty Pennington and Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt titled “Building Together: Behind the Renovation.” The panel promises candid insights into the realities of home renovation — budget overruns, design pivots, and the unique challenge of working alongside family members on high-stakes projects.

Home Depot’s Workshop Lineup

The Home Depot Workshop Stage is where much of the hands-on learning will happen. Sessions are led by Home Depot Customer Training Managers alongside popular DIY creators, and reservations opened on October 16, 2026. Here’s a look at what’s on the schedule:

• What’s in Your Toolbox: Using These Modern Must-Haves to Build a Personalized Gift — led by Nickell Morgan (@simplyhandmade), focused on practical tool use for creative, functional projects.

• The Power of Pegboard: Storage and Organization Made Simple — led by Amanda & Jared Morgan (@ourhistoricalhouse), specialists in restoration and carpentry, covering one of 2026’s hottest home organization trends.

• Handcrafted Holiday: Layer Your Look with DIY Style — led by Jenasie Earl (@msviciousdesign), known for budget-friendly room transformations and seasonal decor.

Each session runs approximately 45 minutes and is offered multiple times across the three-day event, giving attendees flexibility to attend the workshops that matter most to them.

Why This Matters for the DIY Community

The timing of DIY CON reflects a broader cultural shift that has been building for years. Home improvement content has exploded across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, turning everyday homeowners into confident renovators. But watching a video and actually picking up a tool are two very different things. Events like DIY CON bridge that gap by putting tools in attendees’ hands and pairing them with expert guidance in real time.

The convention also arrives at a moment when many homeowners are rethinking their renovation budgets. With labor costs remaining elevated, more people are choosing to DIY projects they might have previously hired out — from installing tile floors and replacing deadbolt locks to building custom storage solutions. Learning the right techniques from experienced creators can mean the difference between a project that looks professional and one that needs to be redone.

Planning Your DIY Projects: Tools That Help

Whether you’re heading to Dallas for DIY CON or tackling a home project on your own this fall, having the right planning tools makes a real difference. Before you buy materials, use the Unit Converter to make sure your measurements translate correctly — especially if you’re working from plans that mix metric and imperial units. A single conversion error can mean buying too much (or too little) lumber, tile, or paint.

When you’re comparing material costs or figuring out how much you’ll save by doing a project yourself versus hiring a contractor, the Percentage Calculator is a quick way to run those numbers. And if you’re shopping the current wave of fall tool sales — like Lowe’s DeWalt Days, which ran through October 2026 with discounts up to 55% on power tools — the Discount Calculator helps you instantly see what you’re actually saving before you add anything to your cart.

What to Expect at DIY CON

Beyond the workshops and panels, DIY CON is designed to be a community experience. Attendees can expect to connect with fellow DIY enthusiasts, discover new tools and products from exhibitors, and leave with practical skills they can apply immediately at home. The event is structured to be accessible to beginners while still offering enough depth to engage experienced renovators.

For those who can’t make it to Dallas, the event is expected to generate significant content across social media — so following the featured creators and The Home Depot’s channels will likely surface highlights, tutorials, and takeaways in the days following the convention.

Why It Matters

DIY CON represents a meaningful moment for the home improvement community: the recognition that hands-on skill-building deserves its own dedicated space, just like gaming conventions, comic cons, or food festivals. For homeowners looking to save money, build confidence, and take greater ownership of their living spaces, events like this lower the barrier to entry in a tangible way. Whether you attend in person or follow along online, the inaugural DIY CON is worth paying attention to — and the projects it inspires are worth starting.

Sources

• PR Newswire — “HGTV Stars, The Home Depot and DIY’s Biggest Creators Unite for the First-Ever DIY CON Dallas,” October 20, 2026. Read article

• Hardware Retailing — “DIY CON Brings Home Improvement Stars, Creators and Hands-On Workshops to Dallas,” October 20, 2026. Read article

• Bob Vila — “Lowe’s DeWalt Days Oct 2026,” October 7, 2026. Read article