Kitchen before renovation.
Before and After: A Rental Kitchen Keeps Its 1960s Cabinets in This $600 Refresh
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“I plan to stay in this place for some time, so the effort put in is worth it,” this renter says. His (totally removable!) updates cost $600.
Apr 7, 2023
B&A: Peel-and-Stick Products Turn a Bland Fireplace into a Colorful Focal Point
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Wallpaper, tile, and a new mantel take this fireplace from a blank slate to a bespoke and character-filled feature.
Apr 6, 2023
B&A: This $6,000 Bathroom Redo Blends High-End Details and Budget-Friendly DIYs
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This bathroom is a colorful, eclectic mix of high-end pieces and secondhand upcycles.
Apr 5, 2023
B&A: Custom Wall-Mount Shelves Turn a Reading Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
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“I love having my books all together on the wall; it really feels like a feature in the room instead of an afterthought,” this DIYer says. This one’s for the bookworms out there!
Apr 4, 2023
B&A: A Geometric Wood Accent Wall Livens Up a Blank White Living Room for $450
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These homeowners “wanted something moody, modern and something no one else had.”
Apr 3, 2023
B&A: This Bedroom Redo Ditches the Headboard for a Dramatic Botanical Mural
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"In my opinion, there is no right or wrong way to style your space," this homeowner says. "As long as it brings you joy, it's functional, and it showcases your personality, then it's perfect! Your home is an outward expression of your vibe!"
Apr 2, 2023
B&A: An Underutilized Closet Becomes a Creative Crafting Station for $150
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“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.
Apr 1, 2023
If You're Feeling Stuck in an Artwork Rut, Try Hanging Your Artwork This Way
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One painter's approach to hanging art in her home.
Mar 31, 2023
B&A: A Custom Banquette Makes This Tiny Dining Nook Breakfast-Ready
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A family has a place to gather for $300.
Mar 22, 2023
This Etsy Find Dresses Up Plain Glass Cabinetry — No Power Tools Needed
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It’ll give your doors a bit of vintage character, even if they’re builder-grade or brand-new.
Mar 20, 2023
B&A: 5 Budget-Savvy Paint Projects Give This Decades-Old Kitchen a New Life
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"Never underestimate the power of paint!" this homeowner says of her paint projects — including her countertops which look unrecognizable after a $125 project.
Mar 19, 2023
B&A: A $60 Redo Gives This Plain IKEA MALM Dresser a High-End Custom Look
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Looking to paint IKEA furniture? Get this DIYer's tips first.
Mar 18, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Condo Bathroom Goes from "Shabby" to Chic in a $10,000 Redo
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When these homeowners moved in, the bathroom's 10-year-old renovation had started to look "a little shabby" — and things had only gotten worse from there.
Mar 17, 2023
B&A: A Charming $120 IKEA BILLY Facelift Makes for an Ideal First Furniture Flip
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You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.
Mar 16, 2023
B&A: This Eclectic $5,000 Bedroom Redo is a Master Class in Pattern Mixing
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"Pattern and color are not my usual comfort zone, but I found myself really inspired by spaces that use a lot of pattern play and color," this homeowner says — and several of the prints in the space are totally shoppable.
Mar 15, 2023
B&A: A 20-Year-Old Kitchen Gets a Room-Brightening Redo and a Bold Paint Color
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The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.
Mar 14, 2023
B&A: A Luxe Powder Room Redo Proves Neutrals Don't Have to Be Boring
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The bathroom, in its early stages, was "a bland space overall," this homeowner says. See how she added character while still keeping things neutral.
Mar 13, 2023
B&A: A Gut Reno and a New Layout Make a Cramped Kitchen Way More Usable
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The extensive renovation project made this kitchen, last touched in the 1990s, more functional for a family.
Mar 12, 2023
B&A: This $200 Rental-Friendly Hack Fakes the Look of Dramatic Built-Ins
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By painting her walls and built-ins the same color, this DIYer created a seamless storage setup. Read more about her painting tips and takeaways.
Mar 10, 2023
The Secret to Fixing Scratched Wooden Cabinets Costs Less than $10
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Here’s a facepalming-ly easy hack for repairing wooden kitchen cabinets — or any other wooden surface, for that matter.
Mar 10, 2023
B&A: A Bare Attic Turns Into a "Magical and Serene" Bathroom
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"Bathrooms love plants, and plants love bathrooms. Get as many in there as can possibly fit!" this homeowner says.
Mar 9, 2023
B&A: A 1980 Bathroom's Bold Redo Gives Its Original Green Fixtures Staying Power
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With the right surroundings, even so-called "dated" fixtures can look contemporary.
Mar 7, 2023
B&A: A Plain IKEA RAST Dresser Gets a Mid-Century-Inspired Look with a $100 DIY
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Tons of time-saving tips from a seasoned DIYer ahead!
Mar 6, 2023
Before and After: A 2-Week, $1,200 Redo Revitalizes This Dated Bathroom
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The guiding words for this project: "vintage New England with a twist."
Mar 2, 2023
B&A: A Cottage Bathroom is Transformed into a Relaxing (and Much-Needed) Bedroom
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The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.
Feb 28, 2023
B&A: The Best Part of This Budget Bathroom Redo is the $50 Vanity Transformation
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The "after" looks much brighter and cleaner, and the vanity is unrecognizable.
Feb 26, 2023
B&A: A Muted Bedroom's $300 Refresh Brings in Color, But Keeps the Calming Vibes
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"I have always had very colorful hair and clothes," this renter says. "I decided to surround myself in colorful surroundings."
Feb 25, 2023
9 Ways to Revamp Your Boring Old Dresser in Just One Day — and for $100 or Less
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Whether you have an old hand-me-down dresser or a past-its-prime IKEA one, these DIYs will give you plenty of ideas for giving it a new life.
Feb 24, 2023
B&A: An Early 2000s Bathroom's Revamp Cost $5,500 — But Looks Way More Expensive
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Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.
Feb 23, 2023
B&A: A Bare-Walled Bedroom Gets a Bold, One-of-a-Kind Makeover for $500
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This redo is packed with personality — and a couple budget-friendly makeover ideas, too.
Feb 22, 2023
Marcelo Suro's Pieces Are Playful, Yet Consciously Made
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"There's always room for quirkiness and also for some humor," says the Savannah College of Art and Design grad.
Feb 22, 2023
B&A: A Sad Beige Bedroom Comes to Life Thanks to a $200 Paint Project
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"I had never done stenciling before, so I was nervous, but once I started it was a really peaceful, slow process," this DIYer says of her cheery paint project.
Feb 18, 2023
B&A: 3 Big Changes Call Attention to a 100-Year-Old Living Room's Best Features
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Paint, tile, and new seating are a winning combo in this cozy cabin living room.
Feb 17, 2023
B&A: A $525 Bedroom Redo Has a Must-See IKEA Headboard Hack, Plus More DIYs
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The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.
Feb 16, 2023
7 Beginner-Friendly DIYs to Make Your Home Feel Extra Cozy, Starting at $10
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These projects are all beginner-friendly, and some take mere minutes to pull off.
Feb 16, 2023
Natalie Bogwalker Aims to Empower Women to Build and Grow
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Whether you fear buzzing power tools, you want to custom-build something but have no idea where to start, or you're fascinated by the idea of living off the grid, you should meet Natalie Bogwalker.
Feb 15, 2023
B&A: A $30 Mural Brings '80s Vibes to This Personality-Packed Maximalist Bedroom
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"I love color and have been painting faux ‘wallpaper’ all over the house," this homeowner explains.
Feb 14, 2023
B&A: A $200 Paint Project Brings Instant Cheer to a Bland White Dining Area
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This accent wall is pure sunshine.
Feb 12, 2023
B&A: A 1936 Fixer-Upper Ramps up the Curb Appeal with a Classic Color Scheme
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Fresh paint brought out the best in this charming old house.
Feb 11, 2023
B&A: A Cluttered Closet Gets a New, More Organized Life as a Sweet Nursery Nook
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This smart redo is small-space living exemplified.
Feb 9, 2023
B&A: 3 Budget-Friendly Projects Give This Gray Kitchen Some Much-Needed Pep
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Wait until you see the fridge.
Feb 8, 2023
B&A: Thanks to a $750 Redo, This Bathroom Feels "Like Being in the Rainforest"
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In this bathroom, every wall is a feature wall.
Feb 7, 2023
B&A: A $450 DIY Accent Wall Project Livens Up a Plain Gray Rental Living Room
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After a few setbacks, this intrepid DIYer figured out how to make her dream accent wall a reality.
Feb 6, 2023
B&A: A Small NYC Kitchen's $3,600 Redo Offers Smart Takeaways for Renters
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Small-space tips and renter-friendly advice incoming!
Feb 2, 2023
B&A: A $5,000 Redo Turns This Bare Basement into a Functional Laundry Room
The newly made over space is unrecognizable.
Feb 1, 2023
B&A: A 25-Square-Foot Bathroom's Redo Features a Smart Layout and Bold Design
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Tiny bathrooms that work well for day-to-day use are the ultimate design feat; this one with a tricky layout sitch was no exception.
Jan 31, 2023
B&A: 6 DIY Projects Totaling $1,500 Give a "Blank Slate" Bedroom Cozy Character
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Planning ahead was the key in this six-step transformation.
Jan 30, 2023
B&A: $1,000 Later, an 18-Square-Foot Bathroom Makes a BIG Style Impact
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This homeowner doesn't shy away from using bold colors in a small space.
Jan 28, 2023