IKEA TARVA 6-drawer pine dresser
This IKEA Hack Turns a Plain TARVA Dresser into a Vintage-Looking Heirloom
It's hard to tell after this redo that this piece is brand new, and not a family heirloom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 2, 2020
Before and After: A Dramatic, Magical Transformation for This Boring Bedroom
You'll want to steal ideas for your own bedroom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 1, 2020
Before and After: The $500 Kitchen Refresh of Your Scandi-Modern Dreams
Cabinets can really make all the difference in a kitchen.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 31, 2020
Before and After: A Simple and Stunning Patio Redo Makes Color the Star
Here's proof that high-impact redos don't have to be complicated.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 30, 2020
How to Choose the Right Paint Finish for Your Home Project
Should you go flat or glossy? Pros give the breakdown on the differences between each finish, and which works best where.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 30, 2020
Before and After: A $0 Project Gives Plain Kitchen Chairs a New Shine
This is a smart way to update chairs you've gotten tired of.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 29, 2020
Before and After: In Just a Few Days, This "Unusable" Space Became Cozy Central
It's so much more inviting now.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 28, 2020
Before and After: An Unwelcoming Backyard Becomes a "Tropical Oasis" for $1000
"The only thing I would do differently is I should've done this project years ago," the homeowner says.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 28, 2020
Before and After: This $5000 Vintage Bathroom Redo Honors Its Pink-Tiled Roots
This refresh holds on tight to the bathroom's original vintage charm.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 27, 2020
Before and After: A $75 Vintage Sofa Redo Takes Advantage of Surprise Materials
This DIYer's first reupholstery project produced super charming results.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 26, 2020
Before and After: A Few Small Changes Bring Lots More Life to This Tiny Bathroom
The after feels like a breath of fresh air.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 24, 2020
Before and After: A Fun and Functional $100 Kid-Friendly Work Space
The before? "Tremendously ugly," says the homeowner—but she saw the potential.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 23, 2020
Before and After: This Breezy Kitchen Redo Will Make You an Open Shelf Convert
You'll want to take a sledgehammer to your uppers once you see the result.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 21, 2020
Before and After: A $325 Update Makes This Dreary Office a Plant-Filled Haven
Here's proof that when it comes to home offices, less can be more.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 20, 2020
Before and After: A Bold $150 Redo Gives This Gray Entryway a Whole Lot More Wow
The new space will make your jaw drop.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 19, 2020
Before and After: A Tiny Blah Beige Studio Goes Tropic-Glam for $1500
This redo leaves no surface untouched.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 13, 2020
Before and After: This Gorgeous Scandi-Inspired Bathroom Redo Only Cost $500
This small bathroom was the only one in the house—so these DIYers knew they had to make it count.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 12, 2020
Before and After: This 100-Year-Old Converted Church's Kitchen Reno is a Stunner
The redo took advantage of original historical elements, while creating a bright, airy, and livable space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 11, 2020
Before and After: This Boho-Happy Bathroom Redo Shows How Far $160 Can Go
Yes, you can make a big change on a small budget!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2020
Before and After: A Chic French-Inspired Redo for this Boring Beige Bedroom
This room is proof that a little architectural character goes a long way.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 8, 2020
Before and After: These Dark Stairs Are Transformed with Just a Couple of Stylish Tweaks
This smart upgrade is one that you can easily copy in your own home.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 8, 2020
Before and After: A Bold Office Redo That'll Turn Even Skeptics into Pink Lovers
Maybe you thought you hated pink, but this sophisticated office redo will convince you otherwise.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 6, 2020
The Most Underrated Items at IKEA, According to Expert-Level DIYers
Go beyond the BILLY bookcase.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 2, 2020
Before and After: A Bedroom Redo Packed with Makeover Ideas You'll Want to Steal
Everywhere you turn there's a different element to love.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 30, 2020
Before and After: A Boring Builder-Grade Bathroom Becomes an Eclectic Retreat
This transformation involved paint, lighting, flooring, and more.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 28, 2020
Before and After: A Run-Down Patio Becomes a Tropical Escape for $1100
This new deck is a summertime dream.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 27, 2020
This DIYer's Vintage Chair Redo Features a Clever Budget Upholstery Hack
It saved her TONS on upholstery costs.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 24, 2020
Before and After: A "Barren and Messy" Backyard Becomes Hangout Central
Supplies for this low-cost redo included $1 pavers and free wood pallets.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 18, 2020
Before and After: A $30, One-Day Dining Room Project (That Works in Any Space)
This project adds instant warmth and character.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 18, 2020
Before and After: A Mini $100 Makeover Turns This Dark Kitchen Colorful and Fun
The after's full of great renter-friendly solutions.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 17, 2020
Before and After: A $250 DIY Closet Redo Looks Like a High-End Custom Design
The after is more functional and more beautiful, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 16, 2020
Before and After: A $120 Project Gives Old IKEA KALLAX Shelves a Farmhouse Spin
It only took a few elements to revitalize this decade-old shelf.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 15, 2020
Before and After: A Cheery Laundry Room Makeover for Just $25
This homeowner got creative with supplies she already had.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 28, 2020
Before and After: A $100 Rental Kitchen Redo with a Million-Dollar Personality
This kitchen goes from plain to punchy with a few low-budget tweaks.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 25, 2020
Before and After: A Groovy, Statement-Making Redo for a Stark White Bathroom
The project took just two days.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 22, 2020
Before and After: A DIY IKEA Kitchen Reno Brings in Lots More Light
With six kids, a spacious and functional kitchen was a must for this family.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 21, 2020
These 7 Paint Projects from Small/Cool 2020 Are Easier Than You Think
Small/Cool Experience at Home
All you need for most is painter's tape, a measuring tape, and a paint brush.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 21, 2020
Before and After: A Dark, Dramatic Transformation for This 1886 Home Office
You'll be obsessed with the upcycled art.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 20, 2020
14 Smart Tips for Decorating Your Small Space, According to Designers
Small/Cool Experience at Home
The very best tips we learned from the Small/Cool Experience at Home.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 18, 2020
How One Designer Made Heirloom Furniture Work in Her Modern Home
Small/Cool Experience at Home
Her grandparents' "orangey pine" vanity didn't look quite right in her own home, but this designer had a trick up her sleeve.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 17, 2020
Before and After: This 8-Foot-Wide Space Feels Twice as Big, with No Walls Moved
Wait until you see the new lighting.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 13, 2020
Before and After: A $100 Project Transforms a Cluttered Entryway
Talk about bang for your buck.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 12, 2020
This Space-Saving TV Solution is Easier Than You Think
This project looks way harder than it is.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 12, 2020
Before and After: This $1000 IKEA Laundry Room is Peak Organization
Who says you can't have both style and function?
Megan Baker Detloff
May 11, 2020
Before and After: A $600 Bedroom Redo Mixes Hand-Me-Downs and New Finds
Something old, something new, something gifted, and a couple things green.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 8, 2020
I Moved in with My Boyfriend During a Global Pandemic and It's Going... Fine?
We're no less stressed about the current state of the world, but we're comforted.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 6, 2020
Before and After: An Empty Space Turned Stylish Bathroom for Just $1000
Yes, that cost includes a toilet, vanity, shower, and more.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 1, 2020
Learn This One-Hour Project and Double Your Storage Space
It's easier than it looks! Learn how and you'll be able to organize your stuff in no time.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 28, 2020