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B&A: A 1970s-Style Bathroom Gets a Fresh Look — And Its 100-Year-Old Floors Back
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Painting and peeling up the old linoleum made a major difference in this redo.
Aug 25, 2022
B&A: A 1950s Kitchen Gets a $5,000 Redo (But Keeps Its Charming Retro Cabinets)
Preserving their kitchen's original cabinets "saved a tremendous amount of time and money," the homeowner says.
Aug 24, 2022
B&A: Wood Filler Rescues 2 Free Facebook Marketplace Nightstands in a $125 Flip
New paint and new hardware also helped give this nightstand duo a more modern look.
Aug 23, 2022
B&A: A $1500 Redo Makes This "Builder Basic" Bathroom a Glam, Maximalist Space
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The bold wallpaper is a must-see!
Aug 22, 2022
B&A: A Boring Staircase Gets an $825 Bold & Moody Redo with a Cool Paint Trick
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"I counted how many times I used the stairs in question over the course of one day, and it was over 30!" this DIYer says. "That’s a lot of time to be in boring decor. It deserved a makeover."
Aug 21, 2022
B&A: A Stuck-in-the-'70s Basement Transforms into a Bright, Inviting Play Space
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This basement's color palette went from fluorescent orange and sage green to all-white and serene.
Aug 20, 2022
B&A: "A Sad, Dark" Basement Bathroom Becomes "Electric" and Cheery with 4 DIYs
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See the "Electric Poppies" wallpaper bring this small gray bathroom to life.
Aug 19, 2022
B&A: A $375 Redo Transforms a Sparse Balcony into a Family Play Space
This balcony is small but mighty.
Aug 18, 2022
B&A: An Unruly Office Gets an Organized, IKEA-Hacked Redo for $2,500
"I have space to store items rather than having them out in the open," this homeowner says of her "after." "Overall it’s a lighter and brighter space."
Aug 17, 2022
B&A: 5 DIY Projects Totaling $2,500 Give a Dark 2010s Kitchen a Fresh New Look
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Here's what to do with that awkward empty space above early- and mid- 2000s kitchen cabinetry.
Aug 16, 2022
B&A: In 6 Weeks, a Dated '90s Bathroom Becomes a Sophisticated, Spa-Like Space
Bold wallpaper and floating fixtures bring this bathroom into the 2020s.
Aug 15, 2022
B&A: DIY Built-Ins and Dramatic Paint Transform This Family's Reading Room
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"The only thing we would do differently is doing it earlier," these homeowners say of their DIY project. "It has really made the space feel purposeful."
Aug 14, 2022

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B&A: Clever DIYs Make a Once-Dingy 1960s Bedroom a Cozy Coastal Escape
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You have to see the "built-in" dresser for yourself. (Hint: It's the same knotty oak one from before.)
Aug 13, 2022
B&A: A Home Office Becomes a Cool Kid's Room in This $400 DIY-Filled Redo
A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.
Aug 12, 2022
B&A: $1,500 DIY Built-Ins Make an Unkempt Basement a Productive Workspace
A few smart details make these built-ins look totally luxe (even though they were DIY)!
Aug 11, 2022
B&A: An IKEA MALM Headboard Becomes a Glam Tufted Masterpiece for Just $70
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Staple gun + stretchy velvet fabric for the win.
Aug 10, 2022
Before and After: A $4,000 Luxe Laundry Room Redo Remembers Every Detail
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From storage to a sink to ample folding space, the "after" has it all and looks great, too.
Aug 9, 2022
B&A: An All-Beige Bathroom Goes Dramatic with a $6,000 Black-and-White Redo
There are so many glam accents packed into just 58 square feet.
Aug 8, 2022
B&A: Sleek IKEA Cabinetry Modernizes and Maximizes a Brown Kitchen from the '90s
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"Take time to live in your space before making a design plan," this homeowner advises. "Understanding the functionality of your space is vital to making the best design ideas."
Aug 6, 2022
Before and After: A Closed-Off Living Room Gets an Airy, Open New Look
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With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!
Aug 5, 2022
B&A: A "Modern-Traditional" Makeover Ups the Charm in This Beige '90s Bathroom
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DIYs and vintage finds make a once-dingy bathroom quaint and cozy.
Aug 4, 2022
B&A: $35 IKEA Floor Tiles and a Bold Paint Color Rescue This Once-Dull Balcony
Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.
Aug 3, 2022
B&A: A Tiny NYC Kitchen Gets a Timeless, Functional Redo for Under $5,000
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This part-DIY, part-pro reno made the most of a teeny galley kitchen.
Aug 2, 2022
B&A: A Very Blue Builder-Grade Bathroom Gets a $3,500 Glam Tile Glow-Up
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This bathroom redo is full of luxe details done through DIY.
Aug 1, 2022

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B&A: A DIY Mural Gives This Entryway Some Cheery Boho Vibes — All for $0
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"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.
Jul 31, 2022
B&A: A Basic Pair of End Tables Gets a Not-So-Basic New Look
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From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.
Jul 30, 2022
6 Things to Know Before Painting with Red, According to a Professional Painter
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Before you pick up that paintbrush — or even before you pluck a color swatch from the paint aisle — read what this pro painter has to say.
Jul 30, 2022
B&A: This Boho-Minimalist RV Bedroom Redo Is Packed with Small Space Ideas
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Even though RVs and campers often come in shades of beige and brown, they don't have to stay that way, according to this intrepid DIYer.
Jul 29, 2022
B&A: A Dated 1990s Bathroom Gets an Accessible Upgrade with MCM Flair
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The tile design in the tub surround is just one of many highlights.
Jul 28, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Home Office Gets Organized with Luxe Built-Ins for $1,000
The before? Boring and a little dysfunctional. The after? A dream combo of stylish and practical.
Jul 27, 2022
B&A: 3 Peel-and-Stick Projects Transform a Rental Kitchen for Just $200
A little contact paper goes a long way in this teeny kitchen.
Jul 26, 2022
B&A: A Standard Front Door Gets a Modern New Look (Yes, It's the Same Door!)
A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A Pink-Carpeted Basement Becomes a Gorgeous Storage-Packed Dining Space
This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.
Jul 24, 2022
B&A: A 1954 TV Cabinet Gets a New Life as the Coolest MCM Home Bar for $150
"Cheers" to a vintage-inspired home for vintage glassware!
Jul 23, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 DIY Redo Turns a Dingy Basement into a Bright Yet Cozy Hangout
A painted fireplace, DIY slat wall, fresh paint, and a DIY ottoman really make this gathering space sing. Now, you can't even tell it's a basement.
Jul 22, 2022
B&A: A Bold, Retro-Inspired Paint Color Reinvigorates an Off-White Kitchen
This homeowner's best color advice? "Test out many paint colors, but don't be afraid to just go for it, even if it's something you've never seen before and seems like a bold choice."
Jul 21, 2022

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B&A: A Beige-on-Beige Bathroom Gets a Modern Redo Thanks to Paint and Tile
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New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.
Jul 19, 2022
B&A: A Dull Living Room Corner Becomes a Design Feature for Around $500
This homeowner has some great advice for styling shelves.
Jul 18, 2022
B&A: A "Plain, Boring" Bedroom Gets a Cheerful Redo with DIYs Starting at $15
The results are warm and cozy, but still bright and inviting.
Jul 17, 2022
B&A: A White-Walled Dining Room Goes Seriously Bold with Paint and Wallpaper
Strategic wallpaper placement helped up the drama in this sophisticated dining room redo.
Jul 16, 2022
B&A: A 20-Year-Old Bathroom Gets a Stylish and Sophisticated Head-to-Toe Redo
The space was trapped in the early 2000s, but a DIY redo filled with luxe touches totally changed that.
Jul 15, 2022
B&A: A Vintage Bureau Gets a Just a Hint of Color with a Clever Geometric Redo
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The new look is perfectly traditional-meets-modern.
Jul 14, 2022
B&A: A Dark, Dull Dining Room Gets a Room-Brightening Redo with a Pop of Color
"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun and functional and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.
Jul 13, 2022
B&A: A $500 Peel-and-Stick Makeover Totally Transforms a "Dark & Dingy" Kitchen
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A brownish gray kitchen becomes a fun, retro-looking cook space — no demo required.
Jul 12, 2022
B&A: An Old '90s Vanity Is Completely Transformed in a $536 Bathroom Redo
The new color is bold and bright — just what this windowless bathroom needed.
Jul 10, 2022
B&A: Easy Paint Projects Give One Kid's Blank Bedroom a Colorful, Cheery Redo
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Simple paint projects make a major difference in this now-rainbow-hued room.
Jul 8, 2022
Before and After: This Beat-Up Dresser Is Unrecognizable After a Sleek $75 Redo
The former owner of the piece loves the new look, too.
Jul 7, 2022