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Brick fireplace in living room right before diy makeover. Some blue painter's tape marking where there will be changes

They Didn't Rip Out Their Dated '70s Fireplace — They Built Around It

Brick fireplaces can be total stunners, but depending on the color, age, and condition of the brick, they can also feel like “a very dull sea of brown,” per Emily Hauffler of House and Hens. Fear not: There are affordable ways to make a boring brown fireplace stylish, as evidenced by these 10 redos — and an 11th in Emily’s home.

Sarah Everett

Aug 17, 2026

The Living Room Rug That Always Gets Me Compliments Is 30% Off Right Now

It’s soft *and* washable.

Katie Maguire

Aug 17, 2026

They Transformed Their Dark, Dated Dutch 1939 House for $70K

They tackled everything from outdated wiring and plumbing to dark wood and beige finishes, doing much of the renovation themselves and gradually filling the 1939 home with color and plenty of DIY personality.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 17, 2026

I’ll Never Write a Paper To-Do List Again — I’ll Use This Prettier, Smarter Alternative

I’m a to-do list person. I have a notebook for my work tasks, a personal planner for my life admin, and a notebook at home for weekend to-dos like cleaning, laundry, and other tasks. I need to write everything down; otherwise, frankly, I will forget. But I often keep my to-do lists on random sheets of paper that inevitably get lost under my pile of mail or even tossed out by accident — and then I’m back to square one.

Lizzy Francis

Aug 17, 2026

Are Doors So Over? Why Designers Are Embracing Billowy Curtains Instead

This buzzy trend will have you rethinking every room.

Emma Dangel

Aug 17, 2026

Their 4 Brilliant Organizing Hacks Will Instantly Declutter Your Fridge for Good

They're so simple.

Alexandra Frost

Aug 17, 2026

Anthro Home’s 2026 Fall Line Is Here to Shop

I want every piece!

Danielle Blundell

Aug 17, 2026

The Ultimate Moisture-Wicking Cooling Sheets for Extreme Hot Sleepers Are 25% Off Right Now

Hot sleeper? Keep it cool with these best-selling sheets.

Jamey Powell

Aug 17, 2026

I Turned a Useless Wall in My 1930s Galley Kitchen into a Storage Haven

My little corner house is a colonial-style home built in the 1930s, when galley kitchens were incredibly common and larger formal dining rooms were prioritized. The galley kitchen doesn’t necessarily feel cramped, but its layout is incredibly awkward.

Charli Penn

Aug 17, 2026

She Removed the Closet Doors and Added 2 IKEA BILLYs Instead

HOME PROJECTS

Although closets can be great for stashing coats, scarves, umbrellas, games, sports equipment, and more behind closed doors, recently designers and DIYers have proven that removing the doors can also be quite fruitful — that is, if you want to create an alcove-esque design feature without having to do much demo. (Check out this closet-turned-home office or this cute entryway bench for inspiration!

Nikol Slatinska

Aug 17, 2026