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!"

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.

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!

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.

The builder-grade espresso-shade is long gone from this now-cheery and cozy kitchen.

"I love the classic look and the added closed storage," this DIYer says of her innovative railing swap.

The "after" is perfect for an imaginative, color-loving kid — but adults will find inspo here, too.

This spooky, large-scale DIY can be done for under $120.

The after is cute and clutter-free thanks to a few DIYS. "In terms of design, think about two or three small changes that will make such a difference," this DIYer advises.

The "after" is a little airy, a little rustic, and very striking.

From chair rail moulding to a custom headboard, this dreamy bedroom redo has tons of DIY projects to copy.

A dresser in the kitchen?! This DIYer proves it's absolutely a good idea.

The end result looks like a much more expensive piece of furniture that would fit in with a ton of different home styles, from traditional to modern farmhouse.

The new scalloped shelving is a must-see!

Space-defining DIYs and savvy secondhand shopping went a long way in this redo.

"When guests walk in, they're usually like ... 'woah,'" this homeowner says of the after.