Easy DIY Projects

From creating simple home accessories from scratch to upgrading home-decor staples, these DIY projects are do-able by just about anyone.
White ceiling in shower before painting.
I Painted My Shower Ceiling to Look Like Grand Central's Constellation MuralDecorating
People say bright ideas often come to them while taking a shower. But the shower ceiling in my vintage bathroom was where good ideas got lost. The blank, uninspired white square, punctuated by a tarnished flush mount, did nothing to inspire a brainstorm and was far from spa-like. I’d been dreaming of some sort of makeover that didn’t involve a full demo for more than a year. My go-to muse? The constellation ceiling of Grand Central Station’s main concourse in New York City.
Yelena Moroz Alpert
yesterday
This Forgotten Kitchen Cabinet Detail Is So Much Chicer Than PaintDecorating
The best part? It only takes 3 minutes to install — no tools needed.
Olivia Harvey
3 days ago
A Clever Canopy Bed Hack Makes This Bedroom Look So WhimsicalDecorating
I'll never look at these the same way again.
Cori Sears
Aug 1, 2026
This Colorful Entryway Redo Has 3 Clever Gallery Wall Ideas Worth CopyingHome Projects
A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.
Sarah Everett
Jul 31, 2026
This 70-Inch NYC Living Room Somehow Fits Everything It NeedsHome Projects
This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2026
This Childhood Bedroom Finally Got the Grown-Up Makeover It DeservedHome Projects
It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2026
This Builder-Grade Powder Room Now Looks Completely CustomHome Projects
The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2026
Green and White Paint Transformed This ’80s Kitchen for Just $300Home Projects
Plus, this first-time cabinet painter has some great DIY tips for getting the job done.
Abby Monteil
Jul 27, 2026
Before and After: A Sad Backyard Becomes an Outdoor Living Room
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Jul 26, 2026
A Super-Plain Dining Room Became Unrecognizable, Thanks to Bold Retro Wallpaper
Projects & Improvements
This homeowner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to go bold.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 26, 2026
I Added Pops of Color and Storage to My Living Room — It Feels So Much BiggerHome Projects
The before was gray with mostly brown-toned furniture, rugs, and objects that my boyfriend described as “curbside pickups.”
Robin Horton
Jul 24, 2026
Renter-Friendly DIYs Transformed This NYC Balcony into a Lush OasisHome Projects
“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2026
A Blank Stairwell Became the Most Magical Room in the HouseHome Projects
"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2026
This Nursery Got a Bold Paint Redo with Built-In CabinetsHome Projects
The wall color is so good!
Collette Reitz
Jul 22, 2026
These 18 Patio Ideas Will Make You Actually Want to Spend Time OutsidePlants & Yard
Create your own oasis in the tiniest of spaces.
Melissa Epifano
Apr 6, 2023
This Lifeless Concrete Backyard Finally Feels Like an Outdoor Living RoomHome Projects
It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.
Charli Penn
Jul 22, 2026
A Dated ’80s Kitchen Got a Bright, Floor-to-Ceiling DIY RenovationHome Projects
The entire remodel was done by the homeowners themselves.
Jul 21, 2026
A Family of 5 Used "Cabinet Tetris" to Transform Their Laundry RoomHome Projects
“All of the storage is amazing,” the homeowner says of the after.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 21, 2026
She Put a Skirt on Her Sink, and It Instantly Doubled Her Bathroom StorageDecorating
A stylish way to deal with an all-too-common problem.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 20, 2026
This Boring Backyard Corner Became a Gardener’s DreamHome Projects
The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.
Sarah Everett
Jul 20, 2026
Paint and a Stencil Turned Their Outdoor Patio into the Perfect Hangout SpotHome Projects
DIY patio redo featuring a painted concrete floor, made-over secondhand furniture, and a repainted chiminea.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 15, 2021
Before and After: This Renter-Friendly Privacy Hack Completely Changed Her PorchHome Projects
See how layering textures and patterns — plus adding plants — transformed this porch in a renter-friendly way.
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2026
Why Everyone Is Buying IKEA’s $30 FADO Lamp (This DIY Is So Gorgeous!)Decorating
Zero install required — and ready in under five minutes.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2026
5 DIY Projects Turned My Bare Patio into an Outdoor Living RoomHome Projects
I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends' worth of DIYs helped me make my own.
Juliana DeMarici
Jul 16, 2026
Before and After: IKEA Tiles and a Bright Blue Paint Made This Balcony UnrecognizableHome Projects
Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.
Sarah Everett
Jul 15, 2026
She Turned Her Bare Balcony into a Cozy Lounge with IKEA Outdoor TilesHome Projects
This chic redo only required a drill and an Allen wrench to get the job done.
Melissa Epifano
Jul 15, 2026
This ’90s Kitchen Finally Has Enough Storage for a Family of 5Home Projects
Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.
Abby Monteil
Jul 14, 2026
I Didn’t Think Wallpaper Could Change a Room This MuchHome Projects
There’s not a lot paint and wallpaper can’t fix, according to this DIYer.
Sarah Everett
Jul 13, 2026
This $7 DIY Turns Any Thrift Gem Into Beautiful Custom Match StrikersDecorating
It’s a one-step project you’ll make over and over again.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 12, 2026
Everyone Notices the Paint Color in This Living Room FirstHome Projects
Plus, the “after” is filled with secondhand finds.
Sarah Everett
Jul 12, 2026
She Swapped Her Apartment’s Living Room and Bedroom, and It Paid OffHome Projects
Now she has a cozy, luxe movie room!
LJ Smelker
Jul 11, 2026
The 7 Best Front Porch Makeovers We’ve Ever SeenPlants & Yard
Including painted murals and chic mini gardens.
Zee Krstic
Jul 10, 2026
For $15, She Turned Basic Living Room Shelves into a Striped Focal PointHome Projects
The project only took a couple of hours to complete.
Sarah Everett
Jul 10, 2026
This 1910 Bungalow Kitchen Finally Has Historic Charm After a Bad ’90s RenoHome Projects
The “cheap and failing” kitchen reno is long forgotten after a modern update made it a “hosting haven.”
LJ Smelker
Jul 9, 2026
This Kitchen Belongs in the French Countryside After a Rustic Stone Wall DIYHome Projects
A “dark, cramped, and outdated” kitchen is now a stunning space with a country cottage vibe.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 9, 2026
One Paint Swap Took This 100-Year-Old Bungalow Living Room from Bare to CozyHome Projects
“The goal was to create a warmer, more layered space,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 8, 2026
An Interior Designer’s Art Nouveau Home Office Has So Much Clever StorageHome Projects
An interior designer gave her home office the perfect balance of calm for working and bold for client meetings (plus, it has such a smart hidden storage hack).
LJ Smelker
Jul 7, 2026
A Dingy Bathroom Gets a Bright, Farmhouse Redo in 5 Days for Only $800Home Projects
The whole family helped with this renovation!
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2026
I'm Putting a $14 Kitchen Accessory on My Living Room Shelves (See Why!)Decorating
It’s instant sophistication.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 6, 2026
The 4-Step Formula Designers Use to Create Curtains That Look 10x Their PriceDecorating
The total cost? All under $150.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 6, 2026
A Cream and Pink Paint Refresh Brightened Their Bland Front PorchHome Projects
This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.
Savannah West
Jul 6, 2026
This Seaside Living Room Was Once a Rental — Now Is a Cozy Space for a Family of 5Home Projects
Lily Sawyer used bright colors and cozy textures to bring life back to her living room.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 5, 2026
26 Brilliant Ways to Create Custom Desks with IKEA FindsHome Projects
Including PAX, HEMNES and other IKEA superstars.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 4, 2026
A Basically All-Wood Paneled '70s Bathroom Got an Americana Folk MakeoverHome Projects
This bathroom was straight out of the '70s, but after two architects completely DIYed the space, it’s now accessible with custom Americana-style tile flooring.
LJ Smelker
Jul 4, 2026
IKEA Grass Tiles Helped Rescue This Pee-Filled Fire Hazard of a PatioPlants & Yard
A few DIYs made a big difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 3, 2026
A Murphy Bed Turned a Dining Room Into a Moody Multi-Functional SpaceHome Projects
Her 100-year-old condo had a traditional dining room that wasn’t being used to its full potential. A custom, dramatic Murphy bed changed everything.
LJ Smelker
Jul 2, 2026
IKEA Cabinets Completely Changed the Feel of This Dysfunctional Condo KitchenHome Projects
The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.
Sam Manzella
Jul 2, 2026
She Kept the Original Wood Paneling, and the Living Room Feels CozyHome Projects
There's no paint on the cabinets — but there is paint in another unexpected space.
Sarah Everett
Jul 1, 2026
A $400 DIY Created an Unexpected Hallway Moment from a Dysfunctional ClosetHome Projects
This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 1, 2026
A Color Consultant Turned a Bedroom Into a Bold BathroomHome Projects
This dream bathroom was once an unused bedroom, and now it has a bold color palette and original fireplace feature.
LJ Smelker
Jun 30, 2026
She Created the Ultimate IKEA Toy Storage — Her Basement Is Clutter-FreeHome Projects
"There are still a few stray big toy items that cannot fit in the drawers or cabinets, but overall it has the perfect mix of functionality, open space, and design I was craving," the homeowner says of the "After."
Sarah Everett
Jun 30, 2026
3 Golden Rules for Refreshing Dated Oak Cabinets (No Paint Required)Home Projects
These pro-approved tips are perfect for renters.
Kelly Dawson
Jun 29, 2026
A Kitchenette Hadn't Been Touched Since the '80s Until This Bright RedoHome Projects
The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.
Savannah West
Jun 29, 2026
A 2010 Basement Bathroom Got a Calm and Modern Shower Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The new tile shower is a total game-changer.
Sarah Everett
Jun 28, 2026
I Couldn’t Afford a Skylight, so I Invented This Hack InsteadDecorating
It's definitely something that looks like magic.
Stephanie Montes
Jun 28, 2026
A Damaged Secondhand Dining Table Got a $25 RedoHome Projects
Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 28, 2026
Picture Rail Molding Made Their 140-Square-Foot Bedroom Feel TallerHome Projects
Inspired by her client’s project and her dark green IKEA curtains, photographer Meghan Beierle-O’Brien decided to finally make her and her husband’s primary bedroom a place she wanted to be.
LJ Smelker
Jun 27, 2026
This Bold Paint Choice Turned a Kitchen Eyesore Into a Major Design FeatureDecorating
It’s the one time you’ll want to embrace a builder-grade feature.
Catherine DiPersico
Jun 27, 2026
A Peninsula Counter Nearly Doubled the Storage in This 1950s KitchenHome Projects
Knocking out a wall makes it feel way bigger, too, though the footprint stayed pretty much the same.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 26, 2026
Their Stained Galley Kitchen Got a Black and White Budget-Friendly RedoHome Projects
"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.
Sarah Everett
Jun 26, 2026
A $50 Cast Iron Sink and a Hoosier Cabinet Combined to Create a Kitchen Focal PointHome Projects
This 1921 cottage had a tiny, 75-square-foot kitchen that needed a little TLC. After finding a charming cast iron sink, Alison O’Reilly knew exactly what to DIY — a beautiful sink combination with her antique Hoosier cabinet.
LJ Smelker
Jun 25, 2026