Basic bathroom with black-framed sink
B&A: A Few Swaps Under $500 Bring New Boho Style to a Once-Boring Bathroom
New wallpaper, a new mirror, and new vanity lighting make a world of difference in this powder room.
Dec 14, 2021
B&A: A Plain IKEA HEMNES Gets a $66 Rustic Apothecary Redo in Just 2 Days
This one-of-a-kind DIY totally transforms the look of the original piece.
Dec 8, 2021
Before and After: A $1,000 Redo Adds Lots of Life to a Dull, Drab Entryway
This entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.
Dec 7, 2021
B&A: A Beige Bedroom Gets a "Bold and Exciting" Two-Tone Redo for Under $500
A unique paint job brought out the best in this bedroom.
Dec 6, 2021
B&A: A "Beige, Brown, and Boring" Dining Room Gets a Cheery Upgrade for $5,000
This dining room is full of custom DIY details that are totally copy-able.
Nov 29, 2021
Before and After: A $2,000 IKEA Built-In Storage Hack Saves a Cluttered Basement
HOME PROJECTS
"There are still a few stray big toy items that cannot fit in the drawers or cabinets, but overall it has the perfect mix of functionality, open space, and design I was craving," the homeowner says of the "After."
Nov 18, 2021
B&A: A 1967 Ranch's Kitchen & Dining Room Get a Loving Mid-Century Redo
The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.
Nov 17, 2021
Before & After: A So-So Spare Bedroom Becomes a Serene and Tropical Boho Nursery
The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.
Nov 16, 2021
7 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before a Long-Distance Move
Here's how to decide whether you should bring your furniture with you or not.
Nov 16, 2021
B&A: A $1500 Redo Gives This Boring Gray Powder Room Some Luxe Hotel Vibes
There's a lot of style packed into this little half bath.
Nov 10, 2021
B&A: A "Complete Gut Job" Bathroom Redo Makes the Most of Just 50 Square Feet
It went from overwhelmingly blue to a cool and modern green, black, and white.
Nov 4, 2021
B&A: A Living Room Redo Filled with Light-Optimizing Tricks—and a Smart $30 DIY
HOME PROJECTS
The new space feels lots bigger, even though it's the same size as before.
Nov 2, 2021
B&A: Innovative Paint Projects Totally Transform a Blah Kitchen for Just $165
HOME PROJECTS
This paint-filled makeover has one of the coolest fridge transformations ever.
Nov 1, 2021
B&A: A Dated Bathroom Gets a $12,000 Glam and Retro-Inspired Glow Up
The remodeled bathroom features a few small-space tricks you'll want to borrow.
Oct 26, 2021
4 Quick, Easy Paint Jobs That Real Estate Agents Always Recommend Before Selling
"Despite the current market, first impressions are still very important,” says one real estate agent.
Oct 25, 2021
Here's How to Translate Your Decor Style into Tile
STYLE
Thinking of adding a tile feature? Read this first.
Oct 21, 2021
B&A: A Once-Unusable Kitchen Is Unrecognizable After a Cool Industrial Redo
The before looked more like a demo site than a kitchen — but the after is a dream cook space.
Oct 19, 2021
B&A: A Boring Fireplace Gets a Cozy $700 Redo Just in Time for the Holidays
HOME PROJECTS
It's now a much better focal point.
Oct 15, 2021
B&A: Four Days and $5,000 Make a 9-Year-Old's Bedroom Totally Unrecognizable
HOME PROJECTS
An aunt created a brand-new, totally cute and chic bedroom for her niece that can change as her style and interests change.
Oct 14, 2021
B&A: An Awkward 94-Square-Foot Kitchen Is Now Much More Functional
HOME PROJECTS
And more stylish! The blue and white DIY tile is a must-see.
Oct 13, 2021
Before and After: A Boring Bedroom Gets a Bold, Colorful Facelift for Just $150
A bed without a headboard can make the whole bedroom feel imbalanced, lackluster, and a bit like a temporary college-type setup, but some bedrooms definitely pull off the cool and minimalist no-headboard look. To combat feelings of incompleteness or flatness, those successful no-headboard beds are typically framed by some sort of feature wall, artwork, sconces, or statement-making end table-lamp combos.
Oct 10, 2021
B&A: $500 Worth of Clever Changes Make This Bedroom Feel Bigger and More Glam
"I was ready to call contractors and start adding square footage to our room because it felt so cramped," the homeowner says, but a few smart design changes made it so that she didn't have to.
Oct 7, 2021
Before & After: A Dim 1990s Dining Room Gets an Unrecognizable Open Concept Redo
This airy, spacious redo will win over even open concept skeptics.
Oct 6, 2021
B&A: A $250 Project Adds Character and Elegance to a Plain Dining Room
HOME PROJECTS
This renter wanted to add some detail to her dining area, but there wasn't enough space for a buffet or other table, and, as a renter, she couldn't find any removable wallpaper she loved.
Oct 4, 2021
Before & After: This $540 DIY-Filled Laundry Room Redo Looks Way More Expensive
Before, the homeowner's laundry room "was dark and cold with no windows," she says. Now, it's a black and white beauty. Not to mention, it's much more functional.
Oct 3, 2021
7 Pet Peeves Professional Movers Have About Your Moving Day
There’s etiquette when it comes to hiring the pros.
Sep 28, 2021
Before & After: A Decaying Duplex Becomes a Glam Blend of Old-Meets-New
The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.
Sep 23, 2021
Before & After: An Antique Hutch Becomes Two Brand-New Pieces for $100
These DIYers started with found furniture and ended up with a beautiful new console and a faux fireplace.
Sep 21, 2021
See How Two Renters in the Same Building Made Near-Identical Spaces Their Own
Ever wonder what your neighbor's apartment looks like? This might scratch that itch.
Sep 21, 2021
Before and After: Boring Closet Doors Get a Glam, Geometric Glow-Up for Just $10
As expected with such a precise pattern, the hardest part of the project was taping and measuring.
Sep 11, 2021
No Room (or Budget) for a Vintage Rug? Try This Under-$50 Solution
STYLE
How to get the heirloom rug look for less.
Sep 8, 2021
Before & After: A Dated Kitchen Becomes Unrecognizable After a Glam $19,000 Redo
Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.
Sep 7, 2021
The Lamp Trend We're Seeing Everywhere in House Tours
STYLE
It's brilliant!
Sep 6, 2021
Before & After: A $350 Bedroom Revamp So Groovy You Won't Believe It's in an RV
Woodstock-era inspiration and beautiful boho touches take this mobile bedroom from brown and drab to bright and modern.
Sep 3, 2021
Before & After: An Old Freebie Cabinet Becomes a Modern Statement Piece for $200
You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.
Sep 2, 2021
B&A: A 100-Year-Old Home's Entryway Gets a Modern-Meets-Vintage Redo for $550
Now, the home's original features truly sing.
Aug 25, 2021
3 Curtain Trends on the Way Out, According to Home Stagers
REAL ESTATE
While any of these three styles could be the perfect fit for your specific home or style while you’re living there, stagers say they likely won’t help you if your place is on the market.
Aug 25, 2021
4 Ways a Smart Watch Can Help You in the Kitchen, According to a Dietitian
LIVING
It's the kitchen tool you didn't know you needed.
Aug 24, 2021
17 Clever Ways Your Smart Watch Can Make Your Life Easier
LIVING
Get the most out of your watch, based on your daily routine.
Aug 20, 2021
B&A: A 1920s Living Room Is Restored to Its Former Glory for Under $1000
The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.
Aug 17, 2021
11 of the Best Historic Home Before and After Transformations We've Ever Seen
AT has rounded up some of our favorite historic home transformations with painstakingly restored details, from massive fireplaces to pocket doors to grand entryways to of-the-era vintage light fixtures — plus some ghost stories to boot. From the 1870s to the 1950s, these homes bring history to life.
Aug 17, 2021
B&A: A "Mildewy, Bland, Depressing" Patio Becomes a Backyard Oasis for $240
This DIY-filled weekend project puts the "power" in "power washing."
Aug 16, 2021
4 Smart Tips for Making a Sofa Work in Your Studio Apartment
A 350-square-foot studio renter learned a lot when planning her space.
Aug 15, 2021
Before and After: An IKEA HEMNES Gets a Colorful, Botanical Upgrade for $40
A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.
Aug 12, 2021
B&A: A Water-Rotted Bathroom Gets a Gut Reno — and Some Surprising Ceiling Decor
"Oh it was BAD bad," the homeowner says of the electric-orange before.
Aug 11, 2021
The One Place You Haven’t Thought to Use Those Super-Useful, Viral Crates
They even function with a secret feature!
Aug 10, 2021
9 Pet Peeves Home Stagers Have About the Way You Make Your Bed
Follow their tips for crisp, cozy-looking bedding.
Aug 3, 2021