The "after" serves as vibrant dish storage.

"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."

A dripping paint effect without using paint? You'll have to see this staircase to believe it.

This DIY is popular for good reason! The stylish "after" is a far cry from the cluttered "before."

This muralist and her husband were looking for a way to make their bathroom feel more luxe without breaking the bank.

This homeowner decided to give her fireplace a more contemporary look and a little pop of color.

It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."

Taking on a home reno? Make sure you don't create any enemies during the process.

Handpainted walls, a homemade headboard, and a hand-built vanity, oh my!

These homeowners checked off everything on their dream laundry room list: a sink, built-in cabinetry, a tile backsplash, cool new countertops, and an exciting paint color.

The secret to the budget-friendly project: buying secondhand, shopping around, and DIYing it all.

This homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.

A perfectly good headboard gets a new life with a fresh boho-inspired look.

There's a little something for every style here.

A $550 project creates a cool spot for displaying vintage dishes.

"The before was dull," this renter says. "If the electric mirror wasn't present, the bathroom would've had no hope at all. It felt cold and unwelcoming — not in my dream home!"

The new staircases matches its 1970s A-frame house much better than the stained and carpeted "before."

These homeowners kept their kitchen reno budget low by DIYing everything. Their cool concrete counters, for instance, only cost $200. Even more impressive? The redo took 10 days.

A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.

A husband-wife duo redesigned this 1988 bathroom.

This designer used several simple go-tos for making a room feel airier and lighter.

This IKEA hack didn't require any power tools.

A DIY accent wall and a designer-looking headboard for a fraction of the cost of store-bought? Yes please!

The lessons learned here? New hardware can work wonders on old furniture, your nightstands don't have to match exactly (or at all!), and creating a custom stencil can be a great way to create a one-of-a-kind look.

After a pricey quote from professionals, this homeowner looked to removing the popcorn ceilings herself but didn't want the mess. Here's how she transformed the ceiling instead.

This built-in project helps keep a family of five highly organized.

"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."

When one blogger found this chair at Goodwill, she could envision it in her daughters' bathroom — just without the red paint.

By painting the walls, the whole room looks more vibrant, this homeowner says. Thrifted finds help to maintain a cozy feel throughout.

Come for the excellent art hanging and sourcing tips, stay for the clever way to disguise a TV.

Goodbye, "very thick layers on layers of wallpaper." Hello, moody, family-friendly, vintage-inspired space!

A key ingredient in this transformation? Paint, of course.

These homeowners were ready for something a little more colorful (and luxe!)

"I got this project done within a week of thinking of it because I was just so excited about it," this DIYer says. "It didn't take long at all to install. I did it all by myself with no help — that's how easy it was!"

For under $100!

Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.

For $180!

Now there's room for everything.

For $600!

Now, it's historic AND bold. It sets the tone for the rest of the jewel-toned home.

This homeowner calls her kitchen reno's style "modern eclectic." Her tile, color, counter, and floor choices work great together.

"There's nothing like that instant gratification feeling of completing a project like this over a weekend," this YouTuber and DIYer says of her two-day project.

"We were in the process of renovating our whole bathroom and really wanted a wooden vanity, but the ones we liked were all out of our budget," this homeowner says. IKEA hack to the rescue!

Here's an easy project renters and non-renters can do to spruce up a fireplace for fall.