DIY Home Projects

Gold ornate picture frames leaning against a dark wall on a wooden floor.
This TikToker Took a Thrifted Mirror from Plain to Pink
TikTok creators scored a stunning, affordable antique mirror at a thrift shop, and they decided to give it a vibrant gilded twist.
Arielle Tschinkel
Apr 18, 2023
This TikToker Transformed an IKEA KALLAX into a Wine Bar
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Part of the beauty of IKEA products is how customizable they are when it comes to DIY home endeavors.
Abby Monteil
Apr 18, 2023
B&A: A Daring Paint Job and Fresh Tile Revive This Tiny, Tired Kitchen
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The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.
Dana McMahan
Apr 17, 2023
B&A: A 1930s Kitchen Gets an Easy “In-the-Meantime” Refresh for $200
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“The budget for this kitchen refresh was really to spend as little as possible,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 16, 2023
This TikToker Turned a Thrifted Aquarium into an Impressive Candle Centerpiece
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Next time you’re at the thrift store, check the miscellaneous shelf for an old aquarium.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 16, 2023
B&A: $330 and a Lucky Find Later, a Once-Filthy Balcony Looks Brand New
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“This is the first time I'm living in an apartment with a balcony, so that was very exciting,” this renter says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2023
B&A: This $630 Bathroom Redo Has the Coolest Trim We’ve Ever Seen
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“It was as boring as a room could possibly be,” this homeowner says of the “before.” The “after” is the complete opposite.
Sarah Everett
Apr 14, 2023
B&A: A Money-Saving Paint Mural Adds Color and Whimsy to a Kid’s Room
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“This makeover made me realize I’m way more into paint than power tools,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 13, 2023
This $3 Garage Staple Will Make Your Windows Look Much More Expensive
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And it’s totally renter-friendly!
Sarah Everett
Apr 12, 2023
This TikToker Turned an IKEA Hanger into a “Plant Chandelier”
Rather than using it for laundry, he uses each hook to secure a propagation tube and growing plant cutting.
Abby Monteil
Apr 12, 2023
B&A: This Blah Bathroom’s $93 Redo Uses Paint in an Unexpected Way
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This DIYer came up with a clever money-saving hack for getting the look of lime washed walls.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 11, 2023
This TikToker’s Hanging Plant Wall Is So Customizable
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They shared the process of creating a plant hanging system that runs the full length of a blank wall.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 11, 2023
B&A: A Bare Dining Room Gets a Big Jolt of Energy with a Little Paint Project
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Vintage furniture and a fresh light fixture help, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 10, 2023
This TikToker Created a Luxurious-Looking Table Using Cheap Planters
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Now that it’s spring, you’ll be able to easily find all the materials you need to copy this cool look.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 10, 2023
This Renter-Friendly Design Idea Costs About $10 but Packs Tons of Visual Punch
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If you have a roll of colored tape, then you have endless possibilities.
Savannah West
Apr 10, 2023
This TikToker Created a Bold Entryway Focal Point Using IKEA Mirrors
“It just elevated that small space to another level that I did not expect.”
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 10, 2023
This TikToker Turned a Target Lamp into a Tiny Greenhouse
Nurturing your growing plants doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.
Abby Monteil
Apr 10, 2023
Watch This TikToker Create a Faux Brick Wall in Their Bedroom
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There’s a lot of trial and error.
Noella Williams
Apr 9, 2023
This TikToker Turned Jenga Blocks into a Super-Classy Planter
Jenga is great for entertaining party guests, but, as it turns out, the blocks also make a marvelous craft supply.
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 9, 2023
B&A: 5 DIYs Turned My Bare Patio into a Cozy Outdoor Living Area for Under $1000
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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
Apr 8, 2023
Before and After: A Rental Kitchen Keeps Its 1960s Cabinets in This $600 Refresh
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“I plan to stay in this place for some time, so the effort put in is worth it,” this renter says. His (totally removable!) updates cost $600.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2023
This TikToker DIYed a Stylish Wooden Frame That’s Customizable
You can size it to fit any print or poster.
Noella Williams
Apr 7, 2023
This $50 TikTok Hack Is the Secret to Making Furniture Look Way More High-End
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Turn dated or plain thrifted pieces into treasures.
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 7, 2023
6 Things to Paint Black Today
There’s a reason black is a classic: it’s dark, it’s beautiful, it matches with almost everything. And it’s a great way to add a little contrast, drama and depth to an interior that needs a little extra pizazz. Here are six weekend painting projects that will add a little bit of black — and a whole lot of style — to your home.
Nancy Mitchell
Apr 7, 2023
B&A: Peel-and-Stick Products Turn a Bland Fireplace into a Colorful Focal Point
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Wallpaper, tile, and a new mantel take this fireplace from a blank slate to a bespoke and character-filled feature.
Sarah Everett
Apr 6, 2023
These Patio Garden Ideas Will Make You Want to Spend All Your Time Outdoors
Create your own oasis in the tiniest of spaces.
Melissa Epifano
Apr 6, 2023
B&A: This $6,000 Bathroom Redo Blends High-End Details and Budget-Friendly DIYs
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This bathroom is a colorful, eclectic mix of high-end pieces and secondhand upcycles.
Sarah Everett
Apr 5, 2023
B&A: Custom Wall-Mount Shelves Turn a Reading Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
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“I love having my books all together on the wall; it really feels like a feature in the room instead of an afterthought,” this DIYer says. This one’s for the bookworms out there!
Sarah Everett
Apr 4, 2023
This IKEA Picture Ledge Is Almost Unrecognizable, Thanks to This $50 DIY
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Just look at that trendy scalloped trim!
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 4, 2023
This TikToker Made a Beaded Curtain Out of Something You Probably Have at Home
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And it’s practically free.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 4, 2023
Nate Berkus Shares How He Makes a Bed Look Magazine-Worthy
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“It’s not that hard to do,” he says.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 4, 2023
B&A: A Geometric Wood Accent Wall Livens Up a Blank White Living Room for $450
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These homeowners “wanted something moody, modern and something no one else had.”
Sarah Everett
Apr 3, 2023
This TikToker Created a Stylish Headboard Out of Dollar-Store Gardening Fences
She created a chic headboard without spending hundreds of dollars.
Abby Monteil
Apr 3, 2023
This TikToker Is DIYing a Pop-Tart Gallery Wall
It looks good enough to eat.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 3, 2023
This TikToker DIYed a Live Terrarium Desk, and It’s So Charming
She even used some popular IKEA pieces.
Abby Monteil
Apr 3, 2023
B&A: This Bedroom Redo Ditches the Headboard for a Dramatic Botanical Mural
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"In my opinion, there is no right or wrong way to style your space," this homeowner says. "As long as it brings you joy, it's functional, and it showcases your personality, then it's perfect! Your home is an outward expression of your vibe!"
Sarah Everett
Apr 2, 2023
This TikToker Refinished a Thrifted Conference Table, and It Looks Unbelievable
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And the result looks way more expensive.
Noella Williams
Apr 2, 2023
B&A: An Underutilized Closet Becomes a Creative Crafting Station for $150
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“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.
Sarah Everett
Apr 1, 2023
This TikToker Turned an Old DVD Rack into a Plant Stand
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It’s unrecognizable.
Noella Williams
Apr 1, 2023
B&A: This 1955 Bathroom's $5,000 Gut Reno Reveals a Hidden Treasure
This DIYer "cried real (happy) tears" when she made the discovery during the demo process.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 31, 2023
B&A: A Bland '90s Kitchen Gets a Character-Packed DIY Redo for $7,000
The new cook space isn't just beautiful — its reimagined layout makes it more functional, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 30, 2023
Before and After: A Primary Bedroom's 1970s Style Returns With a Sunset Mural
Now the space has a groovy, bohemian backdrop.
Heather Bien
Mar 29, 2023
This TikToker Transformed a Dollar Store Find Into Affordable Planters
Planters don't have to be expensive.
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 29, 2023
B&A: A Decrepit Gazebo Looks Completely Unrecognizable After a $600 Makeover
Paula Bishir-Jensen made her gazebo safer and so much more sophisticated.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 28, 2023
10 IKEA Storage Hacks for When You Need an Extra Closet
When space is tight and money’s even tighter, IKEA is our happy place. Browsing the $30 wheeled carts and the $10 towel racks (both spotted above), it suddenly seems possible that we can actually afford a stylish, organized home. Even the fact that we have a teeny-tiny closet (or no closet at all…eep!) seems easily fixable. And it is—just follow the lead of the inspiring, IKEA-filled rooms ahead.
Katie Holdefehr
Mar 28, 2023
Joanna Gaines Shares Three Ways To Style A Coffee Table For Spring
Let the spring vibes flow.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 28, 2023
Watch This Mom Make a Tokyo Marketplace for Her Daughter out of Cardboard
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“This needs to be in a museum,” said one commenter.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 28, 2023
“Collage Weaving” Is the New Technique Taking Over TikTok
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“They look like memories,” one TikTok user commented.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 28, 2023
7 Clever Ways to Make Cheap Appliances Look So Much Better
Big boxy white fridge bringing you down?
Dabney Frake
Mar 27, 2023
B&A: A $500 Bathroom Reno Roots Existing Features in a Sentimental Design
It’s all thanks to wallpaper and gilded accessories.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 27, 2023
B&A: A Massive 1970s Hutch Gets an Airy Upgrade Courtesy of a Clever IKEA Hack
A mid-century piece became a modern and functional "flo-denza."
Heather Bien
Mar 26, 2023
7 Smart IKEA Hacks to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming and Functional
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Give this high-traffic spot an upgrade.
Cat Meschia
Mar 26, 2023
B&A: A Neglected Backyard Corner Is Transformed By Paint and a Pergola for $400
A DIYer built her own pergola to get the oasis of her dreams.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 24, 2023
B&A: A Group of Friends Turn a Wall Into a "Monet Meets Pollock" Work of Art
This DIY is perfect for art lovers on a budget.
Lilian Tanner
Mar 23, 2023
B&A: A Custom Banquette Makes This Tiny Dining Nook Breakfast-Ready
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A family has a place to gather for $300.
Sarah Everett
Mar 22, 2023
This Crafter’s Giant Crocheted PopTarts Are Blowing Up On TikTok
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“I think I need to learn to crochet.”
Abby Monteil
Mar 22, 2023
10 Table Fans That Are *Actually* Stylish
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You don't need to compromise on form or functionality with these great-looking picks.
Nicole Lund
Mar 21, 2023
This TikToker Found 5 Stylish Uses for Table Runners
That don't involve your table.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 21, 2023
B&A: Solid Oak Heirlooms Are Refreshed With a Modern Touch for $100
This is what one DIYer did with her inheritance.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 20, 2023
Don't Pass Up Those Ceramic Crocks You Find at the Thrift Store
TikTok has an easy fix.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 20, 2023
This Etsy Find Dresses Up Plain Glass Cabinetry — No Power Tools Needed
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It’ll give your doors a bit of vintage character, even if they’re builder-grade or brand-new.
Sarah Everett
Mar 20, 2023
This DIY Deviled Egg Mirror Is Going Viral Because It’s Kitsch Perfection
You probably didn’t know you needed a deviled egg mirror, but now, how can you live without one?
Olivia Harvey
Mar 20, 2023
B&A: 5 Budget-Savvy Paint Projects Give This Decades-Old Kitchen a New Life
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"Never underestimate the power of paint!" this homeowner says of her paint projects — including her countertops which look unrecognizable after a $125 project.
Sarah Everett
Mar 19, 2023
This TikToker Created a "Central Perk"-Themed Coffee Nook
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Take a tour.
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 19, 2023
B&A: A $60 Redo Gives This Plain IKEA MALM Dresser a High-End Custom Look
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Looking to paint IKEA furniture? Get this DIYer's tips first.
Sarah Everett
Mar 18, 2023
B&A: A Charming $120 IKEA BILLY Facelift Makes for an Ideal First Furniture Flip
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You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.
Sarah Everett
Mar 16, 2023
This TikToker Made Antique Portraits with Thrifted Wood Plaques
Hit your nearest thrift store for this fun project.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 16, 2023
See How Real Estate Pros Flipped a “Blank Box” House Back into a 1920s Charmer
The 940-square-foot home now flaunts period details.
Heather Bien
Mar 16, 2023
B&A: This Eclectic $5,000 Bedroom Redo is a Master Class in Pattern Mixing
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"Pattern and color are not my usual comfort zone, but I found myself really inspired by spaces that use a lot of pattern play and color," this homeowner says — and several of the prints in the space are totally shoppable.
Sarah Everett
Mar 15, 2023
This $28 Desktop Cord Wrangler Solves My Most Frustrating Technology Problem
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Plus, it’s just about as chic as any cord management solution can be.
Abigail J. Fallon
Mar 15, 2023
B&A: A 20-Year-Old Kitchen Gets a Room-Brightening Redo and a Bold Paint Color
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The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 14, 2023
Before and After: A Non-Working Fireplace Goes from Bland to Glam in Under $200
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A can of paint and a little wallpaper went a long way to elevate the boring fireplace in our newly flipped home.
Charli Penn
Mar 14, 2023