As with all things in life, owning a home requires a careful balance. Since it’s yours to enjoy, after all, you want every room to resemble your specific tastes. But you probably also want to make sure that any upgrades you invest in are worth it — either in resale, or in money saved or quality of life gained before that.Deciphering which DIY projects are worth the money and which ones are skippable is a tricky task.

Take your DIY project from good to great with this easy project you can do in minutes.

Learning to do these tasks in your own home can save you lots of money in the long run.

Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.

This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.

The new kitchen is zero percent dreary.

This savvy DIYer used bright colors and cozy textures to bring life back to her living room.

Here's what you need to know to pull off your first furniture redo.

If there’s one word that can encapsulate a thrift store or vintage shop, it’s this: stuff. Those who aren’t used to shopping secondhand can find it overwhelming. After all, it can be tough to sort through all that stuff and find the real gems. But experienced secondhand shoppers know all the tricks for finding the good stuff (or finding the just-OK stuff and making it good). And the very best secondhand shoppers know how to pass those tricks on to others.

These makeovers bring out the best in even the saddest looking "befores."

Steal these ideas for a comfortable bedroom now (and a return on your investment later).

These one-wall wonders totally transform the entire look of a space.

This easy paint project is all about going with the flow.

New decor from old stuff? A budget decorator's dream!

These projects aren't beginner-friendly, and taking them on can lead to more harm than good.

These creators are doing big things this year.

If you don't know what color's on your walls, don't sweat it — this is an easy way to figure it out, according to experts.

Looking for inspiration for your year? These five projects are a great place to start.

You don't have to suck it up and live in a new space you hate. Here's what the pros advise if you're feeling lukewarm on your choices mid-renovation.

It's a method the pro painters use to save on prep and cleanup time.

From vintage-looking to colorful and modern, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.

These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.

This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.

These DIYers didn't let small budgets stand in their way.

Let these creative redos inspire you to take a fresh look at your own rental.

These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.

These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.

These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.

These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.

After 12 months of projects, these DIYers know what they like.

No need for a step stool with this trick.

This little product makes a huge difference.

These generous family members gave the gift of home renovations — with amazing results.

All you need is a Sharpie.

Need to get some last-minute spirit in your home? This DIY uses something you might already have on hand.

These jaw-dropping renos bring all the good kind of drama.

These redos are proof that you don't have to own to make your place feel like home.

Big results can come from small packages. 

Let these 16 gorgeous and organized closets inspire you.

They like the results — but these are the things they wish they'd done differently.

This makeover is landlord-friendly.

It's an eyesore no more.

Color can be a first step toward universal design.

From furniture to full-on renos, these projects brought the warm and loving vibes home.

These budget-friendly projects are must-dos.

Make those end-of-year sales count for all of 2021.