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Before & After: Christina's Tiny Bedroom to Bright Office Plus Guest Room

Christina's Victorian home features a narrow second bedroom, but the space had to function as a work space and a and a guest room, too. Check out how this tiny room was refreshed for around $800...

Before & After: Ama's Garage Sale Shelf Gets a Modern Makeover

Ama found this shelving system at a garage sale for $50. It took her a year to figure out where this wood-veneer credenza would fit in her home. See where it ended up after a beautiful budget transformation:

Before & After: Lilly's Laminate to Butcher Block Kitchen Counter Upgrade

When she purchased her home, Lilly liked the neutral tile and off-white cabinets, but that strange splotchy laminate installed by the last owner had to go. Check out how she transformed this bachelor kitchen into a cheery country space.

Before & After: Brook & Fran's Labor-ious Kitchen Remodel

Home renovations can definitely be hard labor, but this Jackson Heights kitchen remodel brings a whole new meaning to the phrase. Fran was nine months pregnant during the transformation of this fixer-upper, and reports that the fastest way to speed up your contractor is to have contractions!

Before & After: Noelle's Painted
IKEA LACK Hack

No doubt about it: we love a good IKEA LACK hack. We've seen a quite a few, but Noelle's coffee table transformation has us green with envy!

Before & After: Maysem's Reupholstered Folding Chairs Ode to Inspiration

Who doesn't have a handful of these retro seats in their (or their parents') basement? Check out how Maysem gives these folding chairs a fresh facelift with some new fabric.

Before & After: Butterscotch Bathroom Tile Gets an Inexpensive Update

Melissa didn't let the outdated floor tile dissuade her from purchasing her first Sydney apartment. Instead, she chose an easy, inexpensive way to banish the butterscotch from the bathroom.

Before & After: Ellen's Bad Stain
to Fresh & Clean Coffee Table

As Ellen's first "grown up" furniture purchase, this coffee table had a soft spot in her heart, even though it wasn't working with her décor. After a not-so-successful staining attempt, check out how she refreshed this storied piece.

Before & After: Jenny's Dresser-Turned-Media Storage Makeover January Cure Reader Projects

If you struggled with cord control during the January Cure, take a cue from Jenny. She and her boyfriend turned this old dresser into a chic cabinet that keeps the game systems, media equipment, and cords contained.

Before & After:
Laura's Refreshed Nightstand January Cure Reader Projects

January Cure reader Laura gave this simple thrift shop nightstand a refresh with a few minimal upgrades. See how she spent under $10 (including the price of the original piece!) to get a chic final product: