Each IKEA hack got a little bit fancier.

A hula hoop can come in clutch in a tight space.

A 2-foot transformation made the kitchen look a little more bespoke.

The DIYer found a surprise in the walls.

A (mostly) renter-friendly, colorful, euphoric riot? Yes please.

The living room is this family of eight’s favorite spot to hang out.

The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.

Read more about the gut reno process.

Get to Costco, get your tools (and your $1.50 hot dog and soda combo), and then show us your favorite DIY projects.

The floors were a labor of love.

It cost around $5,000.

The new shelving racks up major compliments.

The all-in cost for the DIYer was about $24.

The makeover is packed with DIY projects.

“The biggest change is, honestly, adding plants,” the renter says.

This interior decorator is allergic to white walls.

“I was absolutely obsessed with the way it came out,” the DIYer says.

This waterfall Art Deco dresser’s finish was beyond repair, so the DIYer decided to paint it.

It’s very nostalgic.

The 43-square-foot bathroom is now “grand and moody.”

And no, it’s not shelving. Or the "as-is" section!

It’s stylish and space-savvy.

There’s another jaw-dropping DIY project in the corner, too.

“The whole thing was cheap and cheerful,” the DIYer says.

The “before” was “a 1990s hodgepodge of design choices.”

“I was excited to bring this kitchen up to code and bring it life and a personality,” the DIYer says.

Almost all of these are vintage-inspired.

It’s not your average chair rail.

“I love how the room brings in elements from my heritage while still feeling fresh,” the DIYer says.

Now the bathroom wows.

The homeowner wanted to minimize waste in her kitchen transformation.

Upgrading the cabinets made a huge difference.

The paint color is a must-see.

I’ve seen dozens of PAX hacks, but I stopped scrolling and bookmarked this one.

The transformation cost under $500, and it feels like “a little jewel box” now.

It looks completely different — for under $5,000.

“I’m pretty sure this kitchen hasn’t seen an update since Beyoncé went solo,” the homeowner says.

The home was formerly used as a college rental, so the kitchen had “dingy” and “grubby” vibes going in.

The pops of gold are great!

“It feels calm and inviting,” the DIYer says.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

“I find myself staring at this corner from time to time,” the DIYer says of the “after.” (In a good way!)

This white nightstand’s makeover required 7(!) layers of green paint.

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

This is the chicest screwdriver I’ve ever seen, and it's a DIYer's dream!

The bathrooms go from “dungeon-like” and dirty to dramatically stylish.

“It was extra important to me to make it a place I loved,” this renter says of her apartment.