DIY Home Projects

Eclectic living room with pink sofa, colorful rug, large plant, and vibrant artwork on a yellow background.
This Easy DIY Trick Fakes the Look of Luxe Wallpaper for Way Less
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It's totally beginner-friendly.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 14, 2023
An Awkward Wall Gets a New Life as a Luxe Green Kitchenette
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These renters squeezed a super practical (and beautiful!) kitchenette into just 40 square feet
Sarah Everett
Nov 13, 2023
If You Want to Redo Dated Oak Cabinets, This Tool Will Be Your MVP
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It will help make your DIY makeover look totally pro.
Cat Meschia
Nov 13, 2023
A $350 Bathroom Redo Brings Vintage Charm Back to a 200-Year-Old Home
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It’s an 1830s Colonial-style home, but you wouldn’t know it from the bathroom’s “before.”
Emma Kershaw
Nov 12, 2023
Fresh Doors Give This Kitchen’s Dated Wood Cabinets a Whole New Look
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From wood cabinets to (way chicer) wood cabinets.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 11, 2023
A "Cream and Boring" Bedroom Gets a Colorful, Upcycle-Packed Makeover
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The homeowner wanted to combine color and comfort.
Sarah Everett
Nov 10, 2023
The Brilliant $15 Instagram Tool I Wish I'd Used to Paint My Bathroom
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It would have saved me a lot of missed spots and day-after soreness.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 10, 2023
A Plain Kitchen Goes from White to Wow with a Retro-Inspired Makeover
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The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.
Sarah Everett
Nov 9, 2023
Step Aside, Custom Matchbooks — This Is the New Personalized DIY Trend
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It’s so easy to recreate.
Blair Donovan
Nov 9, 2023
Create Easy Keepsake Art with This Fall-Friendly DIY
The result is unbeleafable!
Noella Williams
Nov 9, 2023
This Weird Little Tool Is My New Go-To for Home Projects
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It’s something I use nearly weekly.
Jennifer Prince
Nov 8, 2023
This Less-than-$100 Hack Gets You a Stunning Gallery Wall
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Valerie Moore took a trip to her local Walmart and ended up with a gorgeous gallery wall reminiscent of her family’s homes when she was growing up.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 7, 2023
A $450 Project Amps Up an Already-Cute Bedroom’s Cozy Vibe
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Nickel gap paneling is shiplap made easy, according to this DIYer.
Sarah Everett
Nov 6, 2023
This TikToker Created the Sparkliest DIY from a Damaged Monstera Leaf
Instead of pressing your fall leaves, you could do this.
Noella Williams
Nov 5, 2023
This No-Demo Bathroom Redo Cost Just Under $300, but Looks Way Pricier
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So long, stained shower.
Sarah Everett
Nov 5, 2023
This Renter-Friendly Kitchen Redo Fakes the Look of Painted Cabinets
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The whole transformation cost just $250.
Sarah Everett
Nov 4, 2023
This Living Room Makeover Is Like Night and Day (Literally)
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Before, the oatmeal-colored walls made the whole room feel dark despite its large windows.
Sarah Everett
Nov 3, 2023
This TikToker Converted an Old Grandfather Clock into a Bookshelf
It might be *time* for a new bookshelf.
Noella Williams
Nov 3, 2023
This Product Gives Painted Cabinets a Wood Finish Without Sanding
Your kitchen makeover just got a lot simpler.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 3, 2023
An Old IKEA HEMNES Dresser Gets a Designer-Worthy New Look for $130
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“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2023
This “Dopamine Decor” IKEA Hack Is $100 and Super Funky
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From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2023
This TikToker Turned Thrift Finds into a Charming Gingerbread Village
Keep your eyes peeled the next time you’re at the thrift store.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 31, 2023
Thrift Store Fake Plants Get New Life with This Easy DIY Update
It literally became the star of her outdoor fall decor.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 31, 2023
This Laundry Room’s Luxe Green Redo Was a Complete DIY Job
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Before, the laundry room was “a forgotten room,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 30, 2023
A $30 DIY Project Adds Rental-Friendly Maximalism to a Blank Kitchen
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If you're a maximalist who rents, grab a pencil (and scissors and peel-and stick)!
Sarah Everett
Oct 29, 2023
An Empty Kitchen Corner Gets a Practical Redo with a DIY Dining Nook
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Now, it’s warm and functional for a family.
Sarah Everett
Oct 28, 2023
We Asked 7 DIYers to Share Their Best Living Room Project Ideas
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Their recommendations span from small (a quirky DIY mirror) to big (classic picture frame molding), so you’re sure to find something to fit your space.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Oct 28, 2023
This Cottagecore Bedroom Makeover Has English Countryside Vibes
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The cast iron details are dreamy.
Sarah Everett
Oct 27, 2023
This Haunting Halloween DIY Will Upgrade Your Roomba
Turn your Roomba into a Boo-mba!
Noella Williams
Oct 27, 2023
This Common Thrift Store Find Instantly Elevates Your Candle Game
It’s the perfect no-brainer solution that only costs you a couple of bucks.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 27, 2023
An Entryway’s $25 Paint Makeover Is a Bold Maximalist Statement
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It’s black, white, and bold all over.
Sarah Everett
Oct 26, 2023
An Eclectic Living Room Makeover Has a Totally Unique Curtain Rod DIY
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“Work with the unique features of the room, and don’t be afraid to mix it up when the mood strikes,” this homeowner advises.
Sarah Everett
Oct 25, 2023
I Can’t Stop Making Disco Pumpkins (and I Kind of Don’t Want To)
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Pumpkins and disco balls are a maximalist Halloween dream team.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 25, 2023
A Plain Home Office Gets a Moody Makeover That’s Peak Dark Academia
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“The new space makes me want to curl up with a book and sip on some coffee,” the homeowner says.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 24, 2023
One TikToker Totally Transformed These Common Thrift Store Figurines
Keep your eyes peeled next time you’re at the thrift store.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 24, 2023
I Can’t Paint My Kitchen Cabinets, So I Tried a Colorful DIY Instead
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It’s a quick, easy, and potentially rental-friendly way to bring color into your kitchen.
Alyse Whitney 수지
Oct 24, 2023
This IKEA STÄLL Hack Cost $600 But Looks Way More Expensive
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“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2023
This TikToker DIYed a Pumpkin Fairy House, and It’s So Magical
“I want to go to there.”
Abby Monteil
Oct 23, 2023
This Maximalist Kitchen Makeover Features a Clever $8 Cabinet Hack
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“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 22, 2023
This Easy DIY Pumpkin Wine Dispenser Is a Halloween Party Must-Have
It’s a “fun and easy way to elevate that box of wine.”
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 22, 2023
A Cheap Secondhand Dresser Gets a Simple, Stylish Makeover for $30
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“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.
Sarah Everett
Oct 20, 2023
12 Removable Wallpaper Companies to Know
Removable wallpapers are a godsend for commitment-phobes, renters, easily bored types, and anyone that lives in fear of a Lucy and Ethel paper hangers sort of disaster.
Tess Wilson
Oct 19, 2023
Plants and Checkerboard Are a DIY Dream Team in This Living Room Redo
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“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”
Sarah Everett
Oct 19, 2023
This DIY Recipe Is the Secret to Making Your Home Smell Expensive
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If you can stir a pot, you can pull off this DIY.
Cat Meschia
Oct 19, 2023
A Blue Floral Bedroom’s $1,220 Moody Makeover Has Smart IKEA Storage
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Curtains came to the rescue in this bedroom transformation.
Sarah Everett
Oct 18, 2023
A Red-Carpeted (!) Kitchen Looks Unrecognizable After a DIY Makeover
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“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 17, 2023
Your Backyard Needs a Fire Pit — And These 8 DIY Ideas Show Why
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Want to extend your outdoor entertaining season? Fire pits are the answer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 17, 2023
A Tiny Gray Balcony Becomes a Go-To Cozy Spot After a $50 Makeover
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The apartment owners had a little over 16 square feet to work with.
Sarah Everett
Oct 16, 2023
This Easy DIY Repurposes Old Dartboards into Functional Furniture
A handful of thrifted materials are now a low-cost, retro-inspired table.
Abby Monteil
Oct 16, 2023
This Whimsical Mushroom Decor Is Made from Thrift Store Staples
Get ready to turn your garden into a whimsical fairyland for just a few dollars.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 16, 2023
A “Beige on Beige Mess” Kitchen Gets a $225 Renter-Friendly Redo
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The landlord actually reimbursed the renters for the new hardware they picked — it looked THAT good.
Sarah Everett
Oct 15, 2023
This Facebook Marketplace Find Became a DIY “Zoo” for Stuffed Animals
It’s right at home in a child’s bedroom.
Abby Monteil
Oct 15, 2023
This Easy, Renter-Friendly Halloween Hack Makes Your Kitchen Glow
One TikToker’s holiday light hack is low-key ingenious.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 15, 2023
Dark Paint Lets a Dining Room’s Historic Details Sing in This Redo
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“I’m proud that we were brave with our color choice despite some initial apprehensions,” the homeowner says.
Abby Monteil
Oct 14, 2023
Bold Pops of Color Transform This “Gray Box” London Bedroom
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Gorgeous plants help add some personality, too!
Abby Monteil
Oct 13, 2023
Tiny Floating Acorn Candles Are the Fall DIY You’ll Be Obsessed With
These wee candles will make you feel like a fall fairy every time you light one.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 13, 2023
These Adorable Tea Light Ghosts Are Ridiculously Easy to Make
They’re the cutest thing you’ll see today.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 13, 2023
I Gave My Cluttered Closet a Dramatic Cottage-Style Makeover
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I even made a new light fixture using a $3 thrift store find.
Kay Volmar
Oct 13, 2023
A Discarded Brown Nightstand Gets a Boho-Coastal Makeover for Just $80
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The furniture flipper behind this project swears by four steps: preparation, priming, painting, and protecting.
Abby Monteil
Oct 12, 2023
14 Fall Essential Oil Blends You Need to Try in Your Diffuser ASAP
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These DIY scent recipes are pure autumn bliss.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 12, 2023
This $8 Renter-Friendly Window Update Looks So Expensive
Change the feel of your space and get privacy in the process.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 12, 2023
A Sad Backyard Becomes a Mid-Century Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
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The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Oct 11, 2023
This Apartment Kitchen’s Smart Reno Makes Room for Way More Cabinetry
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The homeowners were specifically looking for something dated that they could redo, and the “before” totally fits the bill.
Sarah Everett
Oct 10, 2023
A $350 Bedroom Redo Uses 6 Paint Colors to Make a Major Difference
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“I’d say 75% of this room project was just painting,” the homeowner says.
Chloe Konrad
Oct 9, 2023
Watch This TikToker Turn a Pool Noodle into a Cute (& Easy!) Ghost
Create a convincing ghost at almost no cost and with minimal effort.
Inigo Del Castillo
Oct 9, 2023
The “Sunset Ombré” Front Door Paint Trend Is Taking Over TikTok
It’s the most unexpected way to brighten up your entryway … and, of course, add major curb appeal.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 9, 2023
A Falling-Apart Bathroom Gets a Functional Redo for a Busy Family
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The new vanity is a game-changer.
Shelby Deering
Oct 8, 2023
Thrift Store Finds Are the Key to This $400 Afro-Bohemian Bedroom Redo
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Get ready to have major plant envy.
Abby Monteil
Oct 7, 2023
TikTik Is Obsessed with This Viral, No-Sew Knit Pumpkin DIY
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It takes just minutes to create.
Jessie Quinn
Oct 7, 2023
A Secondhand Cabinet Gets a Modern Edge with a $24 Pole Wrap Glow-Up
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The cabinet was a jackpot thrift store find.
Abby Monteil
Oct 6, 2023
The Very First Thing You Should Do After Thrifting Vintage Decor
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Don’t skip this step.
Jennifer Prince
Oct 6, 2023
A Chic Wreath, Spooky Skull Garland, and 9 Other Easy Halloween DIYs
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Your next favorite Halloween project is in here.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 5, 2023