Before: white laundry room with beige tile floors, and a white washer and dryer on the right wall. On the left wall, there is a white freezer.
B&A: 3 DIY Projects in 1 Day Made My Disaster Area Laundry Room Actually Usable
Some strategic storage helped me find space to corral cleaning supplies and make room for clothes folding, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 18, 2022
Behr's 2023 Color of the Year Is Here, and it's All About Chill Vibes
It's meant to create a sense of calm and relaxation.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 14, 2022
I Raided My Pantry to Make 4 Wood Stains, and Found a Surprising Favorite
Green Week
Yes, I'm giving you permission to play with your food.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 9, 2022
Before & After: 3 Shade-Shifting Paint Redos All Use the Same Color (Really!)
Is it gray? Is it green? Is it blue? Trick question, it's all three!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 26, 2022
B&A: A Quick $100 Refresh Gives This Plain Bathroom Some Much-Needed Personality
The redo was done with two small paint projects that took a few hours each.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A "Dumping Ground" Closet Gets a Multifunctional New Life for $500
This closet redo makes a space for everything.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 20, 2022
The Mind-Blowingly Simple Hack You Need to Know if You're Gardening This Summer
It will save you time and effort with giant bags of soil, compost, and more.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 12, 2022
B&A: An Empty Room Becomes a Functional Office Thanks to DIY Built-Ins
The DIY redo includes practical features like desk space, storage, and even a new set of doors.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 5, 2022
My Plumber Said This 30-Second Task Would Have Saved Me Hundreds of Dollars
This is among the easiest chores you can do at home to help save you time and money in the future.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 1, 2022
B&A: The "IKEA Fairy" Transforms a Lackluster Kitchen into a Timeless Cook Space
When it comes to completing a budget kitchen reno that's also stylish, it's hard to beat IKEA.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 27, 2022
B&A: A TV Wall Shakes Its "Just-Moved Emptiness" with a Small-Budget Redo
This TV wall goes from personality-less to charm central with just a few easy changes.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 16, 2022
These 6 Eye-Catching Designer Paint Projects Are Easier Than You Think
The impact is huge, but paint projects aren't as complicated as they look.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 14, 2022
6 of the Best Designer-Approved Plant Styling Tips for Small Spaces
Struggling to find a way to make a new plant work in your space, or looking to make something old look fresh? These expert-approved tips will guide you.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 13, 2022
This $5 Paint Project Barely Takes Any Time or Effort, But the Payoff Is Huge
You can pull it off in about an hour.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 10, 2022
The Ultimate Composting Guide for Total Beginners
Here's everything you need to know about getting started.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 22, 2022
I Read a 97-Year-Old Home Repair Manual and Got 4 Great Tips & 4 Horrifying Ones
Some things from the 1920s hold up; some definitely do not.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 8, 2022
Need Motivation for Your Next Home Makeover? The One Room Challenge Starts Today
Follow along for inspiration, or join in to finally get going on a project you've been meaning to tackle.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 6, 2022
Want to Actually Enjoy Painting Your Home for Once? Don’t Skip This Step
Put the "delight" in DIY.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 1, 2022
B&A: An Old Table with Office Furniture Vibes Gets a Chic Upgrade for Under $100
If you want to refresh laminate furniture to look like wood, read on.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 6, 2022
B&A: A Drab Beige Roof Deck Gets a Wildly Colorful (and Comfy!) Redo
It's not too soon to start thinking about your outdoor plans this spring, and this is just the project to inspire you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 18, 2022
B&A: A $600 Laundry Room Features a Brilliant Hack for Transforming Ugly Sinks
If you have an ugly utility sink at home, bookmark this redo.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 3, 2022
Before and After: A Catchall Storage Space Becomes a Sweet Nursery for $1,000
This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 31, 2022
B&A: A Boring Basement Gets a Jaw-Dropping, Kid-Friendly Redo Full of Whimsy
The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 30, 2022
B&A: A Bright "Margaritaville" Kitchen Gets a Luxe Nature-Inspired Makeover
A layout tweak and a big color change totally transform this kitchen.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 15, 2022
B&A: A Plain Bedroom Gets a Teen-Approved Industrial-Style Redo for $500
The once childish space is now unrecognizable — and very, very cool.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 14, 2022
B&A: A $5,000 Redo Actually Makes This Kitchen Smaller — But More Functional
It's not often that a makeover that sacrifices square footage actually makes for a more usable space, but this one pulled it off.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 9, 2022
Before and After: Try to Spot the IKEA in this Sophisticated Mudroom Redo
That's not the only smart DIY in this stylish makeover.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 8, 2022
Before and After: A $600 Mostly DIY Redo Cheers up This Grim Gray Bathroom
It features a surprising — and gorgeous — new wall color.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 4, 2022
Before & After: This Drab 2001 Dining Room Is Transformed by $550 DIY Built-Ins
The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 20, 2021
B&A: A Sophisticated $200 Bathroom Redo Embraces Its Original 1941 Tile
Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 12, 2021
B&A: An Imaginative Redo Makes a Bland Dining Room Feel Way More Welcoming
The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 11, 2021
Before and After: This Sophisticated IKEA MALM Dresser Hack Only Cost $20
The once-basic piece is unrecognizable now.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 5, 2021
B&A: A 2-Day, $150 Refresh Pumps up the Charm in this Boring Bathroom
A few small changes went a long way in this teeny space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 2, 2021
B&A: This Cheerful $5,000 Kitchen Redo Features a Surprising $5 DIY Hack
Not to mention, a seriously refreshing new paint color.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 1, 2021
3 DIYers Give a Plain Christmas Tree 3 Totally Different Looks—for Just $15 Each
Let these DIY redos inspire you this holiday season.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 1, 2021
B&A: A $350 Redo Turns an Empty Closet into a Personality-Packed WFH Office
Even better? It's in a rental.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 30, 2021
Before and After: This $600 Bathroom Redo Transformed Almost Every Surface
Even more impressive? The DIYer tackled most of the project in a single weekend.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 23, 2021
Before and After: This $275 Shed Spruce-Up Uses Mostly Reclaimed Materials
"It changed the look of our backyard completely," this DIYer says of her shed facelift.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 22, 2021
Before and After: An Under-$300 Project Brings Charisma to a Dull Kitchen
Changing up just one element made a huge difference in the feel of the space as a whole.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 18, 2021
The Best IKEA Gifts for Everyone on Your List, Starting at $2.99
For everyone on your list.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 16, 2021
Before and After: A Quick 2-Day Makeover Gives This Blah Bedroom a Bold Spin
The teeny space just needed a little pick-me-up.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 8, 2021
B&A: A Dramatic DIY Redo Makes This Dark Kitchen Unrecognizable, for Just $1,700
No, there's not a zero missing in that number.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 5, 2021
B&A: A Moldy, Rotting Vintage Camper Gets a Stylish Second Life for $4,000
After years of neglect, one couple gave this 1958 trailer the TLC it needed.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 25, 2021
B&A: This Blah Bedroom Breaks Free of Beige with a Fresh Tropical-Inspired Redo
It took three years, but this redo was worth the wait.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 22, 2021
B&A: A $500 Living Room Redo Features a Bold Wall Color and Lots of Cozy Vibes
A few small changes made this living room way more welcoming for the whole family.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 18, 2021
Before and After: A $900 DIY Redo Transforms This "Raspberry Disaster" Bathroom
The dark color made this bathroom feel way smaller than it actually was — but thankfully, some smart upgrades totally fixed that.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 12, 2021
Before and After: A $58 DIY Turns Vintage Heirlooms into Functional Furniture
They bring tons of character to this DIYer's bedside area.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 11, 2021
B&A: A $300 Project Turns a "Doorway to Nowhere" into a Dreamy Mini Library
Have an awkward, unusable spot in your own home? Let this project inspire you to make the most of it.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 9, 2021