DIY Home Projects

Single-story house with a tan exterior, green lawn, and a stone fire pit in the front yard.
I Spent a Year Re-Creating ChatGPT’s Design for My YardDecorating
My home had zero curb appeal — so I let ChatGPT act as my personal landscape designer.
Stephanie Montes
yesterday
They Changed Almost Everything but the Cabinets in This 2000s KitchenHome Projects
Orange-y wooden cabinets from the ’90s and 2000s might have a bit of a dated look to them, but they can be worth keeping just for the sheer quality of the wood. Throw a little paint on them, and they’ll be perfectly on-trend today, when dark gray, navy, and deep green paint colors reign.
Sarah Everett
yesterday
They Didn't Rip Out Their Dated '70s Fireplace — They Built Around ItHome Projects
Brick fireplaces can be total stunners, but depending on the color, age, and condition of the brick, they can also feel like “a very dull sea of brown,” per Emily Hauffler of House and Hens. Fear not: There are affordable ways to make a boring brown fireplace stylish, as evidenced by these 10 redos — and an 11th in Emily’s home.
Sarah Everett
1 day ago
She Removed the Closet Doors and Added 2 IKEA BILLYs Instead
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Although closets can be great for stashing coats, scarves, umbrellas, games, sports equipment, and more behind closed doors, recently designers and DIYers have proven that removing the doors can also be quite fruitful — that is, if you want to create an alcove-esque design feature without having to do much demo. (Check out this closet-turned-home office or this cute entryway bench for inspiration!
Nikol Slatinska
1 day ago
This “Sterile” Basement Bedroom Got an Old-World Redo for Just $2,000Home Projects
Adding texture and architectural detail to walls is a surefire way to make a home look custom and character-filled rather than builder-grade — especially in a bedroom.You can see what a huge difference it makes in designer Cerrissa Fitz’s (@piranhadesign) basement bedroom, which she took from “sterile” and “boxy,” as she wrote on Instagram, to an “old-world vibe.”Although Cerrissa is an interior designer, this was her first time dabbling in DIY.
Sarah Everett
2 days ago
Renters Couldn't Renovate Their Dated Kitchen — So They Got Creative
HOME PROJECTS
Are you a renter feeling limited, home improvement-wise, by the terms of your lease or by the fact that you might someday move? Heed this advice from Lily F Tsutumida: “Do the math and consider what it’s worth for you to be happier in your space while you’re there; if it’s feasible, go for it!
Sarah Everett
3 days ago
She Used a Ceramic Swan to Hide This Major Bathroom EyesoreDecorating
The result is so beautifully understated (and clean!).
Olivia Harvey
Aug 15, 2026
Teal Walls Made This Kitchen Feel Dated — 3 DIYs Changed EverythingHome Projects
When Orima Kamalu describes the former kitchen in her colorful, DIY-filled house, it’s hard not to wonder why she wanted to make any changes at all.“The original kitchen was always a lovely, large open space with plenty of storage and room to move around. The units were all gloss-white with chrome-effect bar handles,” she explains. However, while the kitchen (which Orima thinks was last updated in the early 2000s) was functional, it wasn’t exactly their style.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 14, 2026
She Refused to Demo Her 120-Year-Old Bathroom — Here’s What She Did InsteadHome Projects
“When [my husband and I] bought our first home, the bathroom was at the top of my list to transform,” Samantha Kivell, a DIYer and bespoke upholsterer, says. But DIY projects can sometimes be put on the back burner when schedules fill up, or other projects become top priority. However, once Samantha’s schedule cleared up, she finally had time to tackle the DIY transformation she had been eager to do.
LJ Smelker
Aug 13, 2026
A Couple Turned a Pass-Through Space Into the Most Functional Dressing RoomHome Projects
When Sophie Simmons moved into her 331-square-foot New York apartment, she was living alone and planned on using the railroad apartment’s awkward middle room as her closet and living space for her “single girl setup.”“The room started as a small shoebox with a closet spanning one entire wall, and a bench seat on the other,” Sophie explains. The whole room revolved around her French Louis XVI-style John Richard coffee table that she had bought secondhand for $50.
LJ Smelker
Aug 11, 2026
20 Ways People Hack IKEA BILLY Bookshelves for Genius StorageHome Projects
#4 is absolutely mind-boggling.
Chloe Konrad
Aug 10, 2026
A Lifeless 1980s Kitchen Is Now a Colorful Oasis with One Original DetailHome Projects
When homeowners Heath and Samantha Mitchell moved into their cottage-style home in Sydney, Australia, they loved the charming historic details. The colors in the kitchen, though? Not so much. “Our ‘before’ kitchen had golden timber-look cabinetry, yellowing tiles and walls, and a dark gray speckled benchtop,” Samantha said. “The handles and knobs were black and gothic-like, and there were even black dragon fixtures at the entry.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 9, 2026
This Nursery’s Floral Bed Nook Is What Cozy, Whimsical Dreams Are Made OfHome Projects
When your life is already changing exponentially, and you’re taking on a brand new adventure, why not add one more task to your already very full plate?At least, that was Elisabeth Edelman’s thinking when she purchased her 1950s Cape Cod home. “I had just sold my PR firm, had a baby on my own, and was setting out to write a novel and get published,” Elisabeth shares.
LJ Smelker
Aug 8, 2026
One Renter-Friendly DIY Made This Kitchen So Warm and Inviting for $150Home Projects
While living in Germany a few years ago, Morgan Ford, who’s known for being “sunshine personified” among friends, experienced countless gray skies and gloomy days.So when she moved into her new Colorado rental apartment and wanted to update the kitchen, she vowed to design it to cultivate creativity and good vibes all year round.Luckily, the space was already in decent shape. “The kitchen wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t very inspiring,” Morgan says.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 6, 2026
A Pair of Underwear Inspired This Bedroom’s Color-Drenched RedoHome Projects
Inspiration can strike from almost anywhere — and that includes your undergarments drawer. In the case of Vickiann Vachula’s primary bedroom redo, a pair of soft-colored underwear was a close shade to what she had envisioned and helped inspire the room’s eventual color palette. Vickiann is the creator of My Crappy House, a blog that documents gradual renovations and DIY projects of her home.
LJ Smelker
Aug 4, 2026
I Painted My Shower Ceiling to Look Like Grand Central's Constellation MuralDecorating
People say bright ideas often come to them while taking a shower. But the shower ceiling in my vintage bathroom was where good ideas got lost. The blank, uninspired white square, punctuated by a tarnished flush mount, did nothing to inspire a brainstorm and was far from spa-like. I’d been dreaming of some sort of makeover that didn’t involve a full demo for more than a year. My go-to muse? The constellation ceiling of Grand Central Station’s main concourse in New York City.
Yelena Moroz Alpert
Aug 4, 2026
This Forgotten Kitchen Cabinet Detail Is So Much Chicer Than PaintDecorating
The best part? It only takes 3 minutes to install — no tools needed.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 2, 2026
A Clever Canopy Bed Hack Makes This Bedroom Look So WhimsicalDecorating
I'll never look at these the same way again.
Cori Sears
Aug 1, 2026
This Colorful Entryway Redo Has 3 Clever Gallery Wall Ideas Worth CopyingHome Projects
A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.
Sarah Everett
Jul 31, 2026
This 70-Inch NYC Living Room Somehow Fits Everything It NeedsHome Projects
This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2026
This Childhood Bedroom Finally Got the Grown-Up Makeover It DeservedHome Projects
It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2026
This Builder-Grade Powder Room Now Looks Completely CustomHome Projects
The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2026
Green and White Paint Transformed This ’80s Kitchen for Just $300Home Projects
Plus, this first-time cabinet painter has some great DIY tips for getting the job done.
Abby Monteil
Jul 27, 2026
Before and After: A Sad Backyard Becomes an Outdoor Living Room
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Jul 26, 2026
A Super-Plain Dining Room Became Unrecognizable, Thanks to Bold Retro Wallpaper
Projects & Improvements
This homeowner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to go bold.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 26, 2026
I Added Pops of Color and Storage to My Living Room — It Feels So Much BiggerHome Projects
The before was gray with mostly brown-toned furniture, rugs, and objects that my boyfriend described as “curbside pickups.”
Robin Horton
Jul 24, 2026
Renter-Friendly DIYs Transformed This NYC Balcony into a Lush OasisHome Projects
“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2026
A Blank Stairwell Became the Most Magical Room in the HouseHome Projects
"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2026
This Nursery Got a Bold Paint Redo with Built-In CabinetsHome Projects
The wall color is so good!
Collette Reitz
Jul 22, 2026
These 18 Patio Ideas Will Make You Actually Want to Spend Time OutsidePlants & Yard
Create your own oasis in the tiniest of spaces.
Melissa Epifano
Apr 6, 2023
This Lifeless Concrete Backyard Finally Feels Like an Outdoor Living RoomHome Projects
It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.
Charli Penn
Jul 22, 2026
A Dated ’80s Kitchen Got a Bright, Floor-to-Ceiling DIY RenovationHome Projects
The entire remodel was done by the homeowners themselves.
Jul 21, 2026
A Family of 5 Used "Cabinet Tetris" to Transform Their Laundry RoomHome Projects
“All of the storage is amazing,” the homeowner says of the after.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 21, 2026
She Put a Skirt on Her Sink, and It Instantly Doubled Her Bathroom StorageDecorating
A stylish way to deal with an all-too-common problem.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 20, 2026
This Boring Backyard Corner Became a Gardener’s DreamHome Projects
The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.
Sarah Everett
Jul 20, 2026
Paint and a Stencil Turned Their Outdoor Patio into the Perfect Hangout SpotHome Projects
DIY patio redo featuring a painted concrete floor, made-over secondhand furniture, and a repainted chiminea.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 15, 2021
Before and After: This Renter-Friendly Privacy Hack Completely Changed Her PorchHome Projects
See how layering textures and patterns — plus adding plants — transformed this porch in a renter-friendly way.
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2026
Why Everyone Is Buying IKEA’s $30 FADO Lamp (This DIY Is So Gorgeous!)Decorating
Zero install required — and ready in under five minutes.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2026
5 DIY Projects Turned My Bare Patio into an Outdoor Living RoomHome Projects
I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends' worth of DIYs helped me make my own.
Juliana DeMarici
Jul 16, 2026
Before and After: IKEA Tiles and a Bright Blue Paint Made This Balcony UnrecognizableHome Projects
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.
Sarah Everett
Jul 15, 2026
She Turned Her Bare Balcony into a Cozy Lounge with IKEA Outdoor TilesHome Projects
This chic redo only required a drill and an Allen wrench to get the job done.
Melissa Epifano
Jul 15, 2026
This ’90s Kitchen Finally Has Enough Storage for a Family of 5Home Projects
Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.
Abby Monteil
Jul 14, 2026
I Didn’t Think Wallpaper Could Change a Room This MuchHome Projects
There’s not a lot paint and wallpaper can’t fix, according to this DIYer.
Sarah Everett
Jul 13, 2026
This $7 DIY Turns Any Thrift Gem Into Beautiful Custom Match StrikersDecorating
It’s a one-step project you’ll make over and over again.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 12, 2026
Everyone Notices the Paint Color in This Living Room FirstHome Projects
Plus, the “after” is filled with secondhand finds.
Sarah Everett
Jul 12, 2026
She Swapped Her Apartment’s Living Room and Bedroom, and It Paid OffHome Projects
Now she has a cozy, luxe movie room!
LJ Smelker
Jul 11, 2026
The 7 Best Front Porch Makeovers We’ve Ever SeenPlants & Yard
Including painted murals and chic mini gardens.
Zee Krstic
Jul 10, 2026
For $15, She Turned Basic Living Room Shelves into a Striped Focal PointHome Projects
The project only took a couple of hours to complete.
Sarah Everett
Jul 10, 2026
This 1910 Bungalow Kitchen Finally Has Historic Charm After a Bad ’90s RenoHome Projects
The “cheap and failing” kitchen reno is long forgotten after a modern update made it a “hosting haven.”
LJ Smelker
Jul 9, 2026
This Kitchen Belongs in the French Countryside After a Rustic Stone Wall DIYHome Projects
A “dark, cramped, and outdated” kitchen is now a stunning space with a country cottage vibe.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 9, 2026
One Paint Swap Took This 100-Year-Old Bungalow Living Room from Bare to CozyHome Projects
“The goal was to create a warmer, more layered space,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 8, 2026
An Interior Designer’s Art Nouveau Home Office Has So Much Clever StorageHome Projects
An interior designer gave her home office the perfect balance of calm for working and bold for client meetings (plus, it has such a smart hidden storage hack).
LJ Smelker
Jul 7, 2026
A Dingy Bathroom Gets a Bright, Farmhouse Redo in 5 Days for Only $800Home Projects
The whole family helped with this renovation!
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2026
I'm Putting a $14 Kitchen Accessory on My Living Room Shelves (See Why!)Decorating
It’s instant sophistication.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 6, 2026
The 4-Step Formula Designers Use to Create Curtains That Look 10x Their PriceDecorating
The total cost? All under $150.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 6, 2026
A Cream and Pink Paint Refresh Brightened Their Bland Front PorchHome Projects
This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.
Savannah West
Jul 6, 2026
This Seaside Living Room Was Once a Rental — Now Is a Cozy Space for a Family of 5Home Projects
Lily Sawyer used bright colors and cozy textures to bring life back to her living room.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 5, 2026
26 Brilliant Ways to Create Custom Desks with IKEA FindsHome Projects
Including PAX, HEMNES and other IKEA superstars.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 4, 2026
A Basically All-Wood Paneled '70s Bathroom Got an Americana Folk MakeoverHome Projects
This bathroom was straight out of the '70s, but after two architects completely DIYed the space, it’s now accessible with custom Americana-style tile flooring.
LJ Smelker
Jul 4, 2026
IKEA Grass Tiles Helped Rescue This Pee-Filled Fire Hazard of a PatioPlants & Yard
A few DIYs made a big difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 3, 2026
A Murphy Bed Turned a Dining Room Into a Moody Multi-Functional SpaceHome Projects
Her 100-year-old condo had a traditional dining room that wasn’t being used to its full potential. A custom, dramatic Murphy bed changed everything.
LJ Smelker
Jul 2, 2026