10 Cheap DIY and Before & After Projects Under $50

Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold is the Executive Editor of Cubby, and one of Apartment Therapy Media’s first full-time editors from way back when. She was The Kitchn's founding Design and Lifestyle Editor as well as Managing Editor of Re-Nest, Apartment Therapy’s late '00s green living site. She…read more
updated Apr 7, 2019
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Yellow floral curtains and a decorative lamp beside a cream cabinet in a bright room with a window view of greenery.
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)

Innovative DIY projects are always inspiring, but even more so when they’re budget-conscious! All of these Before & After DIY projects can be done for under $50. So pick your favorite and get to it!

TOP ROW

• Easy DIY: Turn Tablecloths Into Curtains
• Before & After: A $30 Reading Bench Makeover
• Before & After: A Front Porch Makeover For Less Than $40
• Before & After: The $50 Redwood Walkway
• Before & After: A Cheap and Chic Bottle Makeover

Easy DIY: Turn Tablecloths Into Curtains (Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
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BOTTOM ROW

Before & After: Convert Storage Boxes Into No-Sew Seating
Before & After: An Old Door Salvaged and Hung
• Pendant Lamp Makeover For Under $12
• DIY Idea: Painter’s Tarp Canopy Under $50
• Before & After: A $25 Bathroom Restyle

(Images: see linked posts for full image credits)