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Before: Empty living room with old brick fireplace and dirt and dust-covered walls
A 100-Year-Old Fireplace Becomes a Star In this Living Room RedoHome Projects
The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.
Sarah Everett
2 days ago
A Drab Kitchen Got a Dramatic Redo Thanks to One Clever DIY CountertopHome Projects
The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 9, 2026
A Surprising Pop of Color Brightened a Dark, Dull Dining RoomHome Projects
"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun, and functional, and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.
Sarah Everett
Jun 7, 2026
A Dated Facebook Marketplace Desk Got a Surprisingly Bold DIY RedoHome Projects
The piece was falling apart when this first-time DIYer got her hands on it.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 6, 2026
A Renter’s $125 Bathroom Makeover Looks So Custom
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It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.
Alison Goldman
Jun 3, 2026
The 18 Best Closet Makeovers We’ve Ever SeenHome Projects
Including before-and-after photos!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 3, 2026
An Early 2000s Kitchen Got a $1,000 No-Demo RedoHome Projects
Painting the cabinets made them unrecognizable from their orange-ish wood stain before and had a big impact on the whole kitchen.
Sarah Everett
Jun 2, 2026
A “Basic” Laundry Room Got a $502 Redo — Now It’s Packed with StorageHome Projects
One clever fix: a wall-mounted drying rack.
Sarah Everett
Jun 2, 2026
A "Neglected" 90s Bedroom Gets Transformed Thanks to a Chic DIY RedoHome Projects
It's the perfect combination of relaxing and sophisticated.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 1, 2026
“A ‘Blank, Empty, and Sad’ Spot Became a Major Design Moment for $500Home Projects
A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.
Sarah Everett
May 31, 2026
A “Dark and Unusable” 115-Year-Old Bathroom Got a Stunning Historic RedoHome Projects
TJ’s Dwellings & Designs took a “dark and unusable” Jack and Jill bathroom and turned it into a stylishly elevated space for the homeowners to unwind in — while still honoring the 1910 bungalow’s character and era.
LJ Smelker
May 28, 2026
A ’90s Bathroom Got a Bright, Inviting DIY Redo in Just 1 WeekHome Projects
The project only took one week.
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2026
A Family of 5’s Laundry Room Wasn’t Working — Until It Got a Storage-Filled MakeoverHome Projects
For this family of five, the laundry room was the most used space in the house — but it wasn’t working for them when they first moved in. Now, it’s filled with even more storage, organization, and joy.
LJ Smelker
May 26, 2026
A Vintage Buffet in Disrepair Became a Beautiful Statement PieceHome Projects
The buffet was an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace find that now looks like it could cost thousands.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2026
In Just 30 Days, This “Dated” RV Became Bright and Calming
HOME PROJECTS
"Our goal was to create a modern inspired tiny home on wheels, and that's exactly what we did," this RV owner says.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2026
A Beige, “Falling Apart” ’90s Powder Room Is Now Totally UnrecognizableHome Projects
It's all thanks to added paneling, new brass accents, and a soft green paint selection.
Sarah Everett
May 22, 2026
This $600 DIY Turned a Blank Entryway into a Custom Built-InHome Projects
The once unused space is now an organized drop spot right at the home's entryway.
Sarah Everett
May 22, 2026
Soft White Paint Turned a “Beige” Bedroom Into a Cozy, Minimal RetreatHome Projects
A Wisconsin 1928 bungalow needed some TLC and elbow grease, and when it came to Maudie Francek and Ronnie’s bedroom, they combined their love of the outdoors with mid-century modern style to create a “cozy minimal” space that restored the home’s character.
LJ Smelker
May 21, 2026
This Bathroom Was Saved by Paint and a Budget-Friendly Accent WallHome Projects
Four days of work and $265 turn this drab, dated bathroom into a happy and bright place to start the day.
Lydia Mack
May 21, 2026
This Coffee Table Was Trash but Now It’s Almost Unrecognizable
HOME PROJECTS
"I asked my neighbor why was he throwing it out, and he said it was just old and worn," this DIYer says. "I saw a table that I could restore."
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2026
This Early 2000s Tuscan Kitchen Looks So Much Better After 2 Easy Swaps
HOME PROJECTS
There are three great cabinet painting tips in this redo by Drew Scott of Lone Fox Home.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2026
A DIY Tile Accent Wall Made This Old Bathroom Feel CustomHome Projects
The space was trapped in the early 2000s, but a DIY redo filled with luxe touches totally changed that.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2026
A $46 DIY Made These “Cheap-Looking” Interior Doors Look VintageHome Projects
"I'm lucky to have some amazing original features, like an exposed brick wall and cast-iron columns, and the doors felt really out of place," this apartment owner says of her dated interior doors.
Sarah Everett
May 14, 2026
A Genius Bookcase Hack Turned This Rental Studio Into a One-Bedroom Tours
New York renter Matilde Cascella used IKEA bookcases, renter-friendly upgrades, and smart layout tricks to actually make a bedroom inside her 450-square-foot studio — no renovation required.
Adrienne Breaux
May 5, 2026
A Windowless Bathroom Gets a Budget-Friendly Redo — It’s So Bright!Home Projects
No natural light? No problem.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 30, 2026
A Dated Brown Bathroom Is Now a Calm Sanctuary for Under $500Home Projects
The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.
Sam Manzella
Apr 29, 2026
The Renter-Friendly Updates in This Tiny Brooklyn Studio Are GorgeousTours
There’s peel-and-stick wallpaper in the entryway, peel-and-stick panel molding, a gorgeous sketch from 1884, and a ton of other traditional, refined details.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 24, 2026
A 615-Square-Foot Portland Rental Is Full of DIYs and Clever Rental Hacks
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Gretchen's superpower is finding amazing pieces for her home on a budget. Through thrifting and DIY, she's been able to find stylish items AND make incredible additions to complete her trendy Portland one-bedroom apartment.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 24, 2026
This Might Be the Cutest, Coziest Holiday-Decorated Studio Apartment in BrooklynTours
Designer Melody Kim's rental studio apartment in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood is only 350 square feet, but she's made an absolutely stunning and stylish home — and filled it with a ton of holiday cheer despite the small size!
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 24, 2026
A 400-Square-Foot NYC Apartment's Size Was This Couple's Biggest ChallengeTours
"Every corner of the apartment has something tucked under or inside it to reduce clutter and free up visual space," Sarah shares.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 24, 2026
This New Jersey Apartment's So Good, This Renter's Been Here for 14 YearsTours
See inside this rental apartment with French doors, a large kitchen, and tons of natural light from 12 total windows.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 24, 2026
This Barely-Functional Kitchen Was Fixed for Just $550Home Projects
A stick-on backsplash, contact paper countertops, and a portable dishwasher make the space way more functional before a major renovation.
Sarah Everett
Apr 24, 2026
Blue Paint and an IKEA Hack Revived a “Neglected” BedroomHome Projects
The before paint color? Meh. The after? Marvelous.
Christianna Silva
Apr 21, 2026
A Kitchen's Paint Redo Makes Its '90s Countertops Look Brand NewHome Projects
This kitchen transformation proves that small changes can make a big difference.
Savannah West
Apr 15, 2026
IKEA Storage Completely Transformed This 100-Year-Old KitchenHome Projects
The after perfectly blends style and function.
Savannah West
Apr 12, 2026
This 315-Square-Foot NYC Studio Uses Strategic White Decor to Feel Much LargerTours
After moving into this tiny NYC studio apartment sight-unseen from Charleston, Macey Phillips had to make sure everything served more than one purpose — be small, stylish, and have storage.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 8, 2026
A $200 Low-Lift Update Took a 1977 Home from “Zero” to “WOW”Home Projects
Small DIY changes went a really long way in making this 1977 house look totally fresh.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 6, 2026
This Room's Renter-Friendly Bright Refresh Didn't Need PaintHome Projects
“You don't always have to renovate a space to make it look pretty,” this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 3, 2026
They Added 18 Feet of Hidden Storage to This Family Room — With One DIY Bench
HOME PROJECTS
And it cost a fraction of a professional custom install.
Abby Monteil
Mar 30, 2026
This Small Bedroom Redo Uses Kitchen Cabinet Storage — and It Looks Custom
HOME PROJECTS
That’s just one idea to steal from this sweet bedroom redo with “small fairytale nook” style.
Sarah Everett
Mar 24, 2026
This Cookie-Cutter Powder Room Now Feels Like a Fancy HotelHome Projects
After a few DIY changes, this new-build bathroom looks nothing like the neighbor’s.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 23, 2026
This Kitchen Ditched Its Dated Orange Tones for a Softer, More Modern LookHome Projects
This interior designer got to be her own client for a change.
Sarah Everett
Mar 22, 2026
This Under-$500 Kitchen Makeover Brightens a Dark Brown SpaceHome Projects
“I wanted something brighter, more colorful, and more personal,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 11, 2026
Fire Pushed a Renter Out of His Home of 11 Years, so He Made a New One in 4 DaysTours
After a fire forced Taylor Jordan out of his San Francisco apartment of 11 years, he wanted to make his new 560-square-foot rental feel like home immediately. It took careful planning, some Etsy finds, and furniture he already owned, and he created a lived-in home in four days.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 11, 2026
This 1970s Room Became a Dream Home Library Thanks to an IKEA BILLY HackHome Projects
Plus, the new floors are stunning.
Sarah Everett
Mar 3, 2026
A Dingy ’70s Kitchen Gets a Bright, Space-Saving RedoHome Projects
"This kitchen was practically screaming for a makeover," says the designer behind the redo.
Sarah Everett
Mar 1, 2026
This 2000s Living Room Said Goodbye to the Cold Modern LookHome Projects
The DIY coffee table saved tons of money.
Sarah Everett
Feb 23, 2026
Two People Are Thriving in 320 Square Feet — See How They Do ItTours
This 320-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood is filled with the most brilliant organizing and style ideas of all time.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 11, 2026
This “Dark Hole” Bedroom Feels Dreamy After Built-In Bookshelves
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“The room is so much brighter now and feels like it is truly me,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Feb 1, 2026
This 1970s Ranch Living Room Feels Twice as Bright After a MakeoverHome Projects
The “after” is bright, airy, and art-filled.
Elise Linscott
Jan 31, 2026
This NYC Rental Proves You Can Go Bold Even Without a Major RenoTours
Wall murals, cozy banquettes, and vibrant color steal the show in this family's bold Chelsea rental apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 23, 2026
This Kitchen Was Stuck in the ’90s — Now It’s Light, Warm, and ModernHome Projects
Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.
Abby Monteil
Jan 20, 2026
This NYC Living Room Had White Walls and No Details — Until It Went Bright GreenHome Projects
The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.
Sarah Everett
Jan 19, 2026
I Made My Tiny ’90s Bathroom Feel Bigger — Without Moving Walls
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
I’m actually excited to get up and get ready every day in my new space.
Heather Bien
Jan 15, 2026
This 130-Year-Old London Townhouse Went From Dated to Unexpectedly BrilliantTours
A stained-glass front door inspired the entire look of this color-soaked London townhouse that a blended family turned from dated to gorgeous.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 14, 2026
This $300 One-Wall Upgrade Completely Transforms a “Boring” Living Room
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Before, this homeowner avoided including this wall in any photographs. Now, it’s ready for its close-up!
Kelly Dawson
Jan 10, 2026
A 105-Year-Old Cottage Was “Ripped Apart to Its Bare Bones” To Turn Cozy Tours
I thought these homes only existed in fairytales.
Cullen Ormond
Dec 26, 2025
This “Nightmare” 2000s Kitchen Gets a Bright New Life — Same LayoutHome Projects
“I wanted to take this warm-toned, early-2000s nightmare and turn it into a modern dream,” the condo owner says.
Abby Monteil
Dec 24, 2025
This Entryway Makeover Uses a Brilliant Overlooked Spot to Display ArtHome Projects
It's a showstopper!
Collette Reitz
Dec 18, 2025
A Budget Kitchen Redo Makes Chocolate Brown Cabinets Look Oh-So Chic
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Find two ways to fake the look of expensive marble herein.
Sarah Everett
Dec 15, 2025
Renters Gave This “Stark” 1920s Spanish-Style House a Lived-In, Old-World GlowTours
Hadley Campagna likes to use warm earthy tones in her Los Angeles house to give the space a “homey feel.” She pairs those warm earthy tones with well-loved pieces to make one seriously cozy rental.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 4, 2025