DIY Home Projects

Before: wood paneling around a fireplace
B&A: A '70s-Style Wood Paneled Fireplace Gets a Classic-with-a-Twist $600 Redo
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This homeowner decided to give her fireplace a more contemporary look and a little pop of color.
Sarah Everett
Nov 29, 2022
B&A: A Small Entryway is Transformed with 1 Can of Paint and Other Easy Upgrades
The blank entryway got a little punch of cheer.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 28, 2022
15 DIY Christmas Wreaths to Welcome the Holiday Season
If you’re looking for a no-fuss easy way to decorate, Christmas wreaths are a festive way to welcome the revelry of the season.
Lauren Wicks
Nov 27, 2022
B&A: A $125 Bathroom Redo Features the Boldest Paint Color We've Seen This Year
This mini makeover is proof that a few personal elements can go a long way in making a just-OK space feel like home.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 27, 2022
B&A: An Empty Stair Landing Gets a Stylish Redo That's Surprisingly Practical
A few additions went a long way in helping this underutilized space reach its potential.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 26, 2022
This Instagram Hack Transforms Boring Desktop Folders Into Cows and Other Custom
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Give your home screen an upgrade.
Abby Monteil
Nov 26, 2022
B&A: A Rental Bedroom Gets a $1,000 Paint-Free Redo with Coastal Modern Style
Everything in this rental bedroom's cheerful redo is landlord-approved.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 24, 2022
B&A: A $750 IKEA Hack Turns a Dining Space's Extra Doorway into Usable Storage
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This couple used BILLY bookcases to cover an awkward door and add much-needed storage to their historic condo.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 23, 2022
B&A: A Bland Kid's Bedroom Gets a Whopping Dose of Color and Personality
It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."
Sarah Everett
Nov 22, 2022
Before and After: Idina Menzel Turns an Unfinished Garage into a Sleek Office
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The "Frozen" star teamed up with the Property Brothers on the latest episode of Celebrity IOU.
Lillian Brown
Nov 22, 2022
B&A: 4 DIY Projects Totaling $450 Give a Bare Bedroom a Scandi-Industrial Redo
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Handpainted walls, a homemade headboard, and a hand-built vanity, oh my!
Sarah Everett
Nov 21, 2022
B&A: A 40-Square-Foot Bathroom Keeps Its Footprint But Looks Much Bigger
Smart swaps help give the illusion of more space in this classic and charming bathroom reno.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 20, 2022
This TikToker Incorporated Wedding Flowers Into A One-Of-A-Kind Table
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"This has to be the most amazing usage of wedding flowers I've ever seen."
Abby Monteil
Nov 20, 2022
B&A: A $35 DIY Transforms Old Doors into a One-of-a-Kind Headboard
A great headboard instantly elevates a bedroom, taking the main focal point of the room — the bed — from understated to luxe.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 19, 2022
10 Unexpected Holiday Entertaining and Decor Trends You Need to Know Now
According to top designers and creatives!
Danielle Blundell
Nov 19, 2022
B&A: A Small, Drab Bathroom Gets an $800, Hotel-Worthy Upgrade
This DIY looks way more luxe than its under-$1,000 price tag.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 18, 2022
Not in Love With Your Backsplash? We Tested Adhesive, Removable Smart Tiles
Smart Tiles promises easy installation, easy cleaning and resistance to heat and humidity. As a renter, I wanted to give them a try.
Esteban Cortez
Nov 18, 2022
B&A: A $2,000 Redo Turns an Impractical Bathroom into a Dream Laundry Room
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These homeowners checked off everything on their dream laundry room list: a sink, built-in cabinetry, a tile backsplash, cool new countertops, and an exciting paint color.
Sarah Everett
Nov 17, 2022
B&A: A Smelly Bathroom's Redo Looks Way More Expensive Than Its $700 Price
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The secret to the budget-friendly project: buying secondhand, shopping around, and DIYing it all.
Sarah Everett
Nov 16, 2022
B&A: A Set of DIY Built-Ins Triples This Entryway's Storage Potential for $1,600
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This homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.
Sarah Everett
Nov 15, 2022
B&A: A Simple $60 Project Revives an Old Headboard, Saving This DIYer Thousands
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A perfectly good headboard gets a new life with a fresh boho-inspired look.
Sarah Everett
Nov 14, 2022
12 of the Best Dining Room Redos We Saw in 2022
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There's a little something for every style here.
Sarah Everett
Nov 14, 2022
B&A: Scrapping the Wire Shelves Turns a Closet into a Practical Design Feature
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A $550 project creates a cool spot for displaying vintage dishes.
Sarah Everett
Nov 13, 2022
B&A: A $280 Project Adds Big Style to a Standard-Issue Rental Bathroom
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"The before was dull," this renter says. "If the electric mirror wasn't present, the bathroom would've had no hope at all. It felt cold and unwelcoming — not in my dream home!"
Sarah Everett
Nov 12, 2022
The One Thing Your Accent Wall is Missing — and the Easy, Under-$20 DIY Fix
This little detail is the difference between good and great.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 11, 2022
Your Tabletop Is Missing This One Designer-Approved, Pinterest-Worthy Item
And it's currently on sale!
Blair Donovan
Nov 11, 2022
B&A: A "Blue Boring Room" Becomes a Sleek, Stylish Hybrid Office and Guest Room
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A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.
Sarah Everett
Nov 9, 2022
Yes, You Can DIY Instagram's Hottest Headboard — and It's Easier Than You Think!
The best part is that you can make it in whatever color or dimensions you'd like.
Caroline Mullen
Nov 9, 2022
Everyone’s Painting Their Own Abstract Art, And You Should Too
Don't let your artistic skill-level prevent you from creating your own masterpiece.
Taryn Williford
Nov 9, 2022
B&A: A 1980s Bathroom Gets a Floor-to-Ceiling Redo with Classic Vintage Vibes
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A husband-wife duo redesigned this 1988 bathroom.
Sarah Everett
Nov 8, 2022
This Budget-Friendly DIY Indoor Tree Can Make a Small Living Room Look Bigger
And the "tree" looks real, too!
Sarah Lyon
Nov 8, 2022
B&A: A $15 IKEA Find Is the Secret Ingredient to this $170 Glam Dining Room Redo
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This IKEA hack didn't require any power tools.
Sarah Everett
Nov 5, 2022
This Is the One Bookshelf Styling Hack You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet but Should
It works with IKEA BILLY bookcases, too!
Caroline Mullen
Nov 5, 2022
B&A: 2 Budget-Friendly DIYs Cozy up a Once-Cold and Cluttered Bedroom
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A DIY accent wall and a designer-looking headboard for a fraction of the cost of store-bought? Yes please!
Sarah Everett
Nov 4, 2022
B&A: This Front Entrance's Curb Appeal-Boosting Refresh Cost Less Than $300
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Paint rescued the front door AND the concrete steps in this budget-friendly refresh for fall.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2022
The 9 Best Kitchen Updates You CAN Do (When You Can’t Renovate Your Rental)
Whether you’re renting and can’t do a lot of permanent damage, or even if you own a house but just don’t have a budget to tear everything out and start from scratch, you can still make impactful changes and additions that will make your kitchen quite a bit nicer to look at (and nicer to use, too) without a reno.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 2, 2022
B&A: 2 Orange-Toned Nightstands Rescued from the Curb Get a Boho-Modern Refresh
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The lessons learned here? New hardware can work wonders on old furniture, your nightstands don't have to match exactly (or at all!), and creating a custom stencil can be a great way to create a one-of-a-kind look.
Sarah Everett
Nov 1, 2022
B&A: A $350 Project Expertly Disguises Popcorn Ceilings in This Basement
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After a pricey quote from professionals, this homeowner looked to removing the popcorn ceilings herself but didn't want the mess. Here's how she transformed the ceiling instead.
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2022
The One Cute and Quick DIY You Should Do with an Empty Salsa Jar
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Are you a plant lover AND a salsa lover? This quick DIY is for you.
Michelle Lau
Oct 31, 2022
B&A: A Built-In Bench Majorly Upgraded One Family's Entryway for Under $500
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This built-in project helps keep a family of five highly organized.
Sarah Everett
Oct 30, 2022
B&A: A Small 1940s Kitchen Gets a Smart New Layout and a Fresh Look to Match
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"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."
Sarah Everett
Oct 29, 2022
B&A: A Goodwill Chair Gets a Cottagecore Make-Under in a 1-Day, $20 DIY
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When one blogger found this chair at Goodwill, she could envision it in her daughters' bathroom — just without the red paint.
Sarah Everett
Oct 28, 2022
This Is the Reason You Haven’t Seen a Curio Cabinet in a While
What happened to them, anyway?
Jennifer Billock
Oct 28, 2022
B&A: The Secret Ingredient to a "Dingy" Bedroom's Lively Redo? Paint, Of Course
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By painting the walls, the whole room looks more vibrant, this homeowner says. Thrifted finds help to maintain a cozy feel throughout.
Sarah Everett
Oct 27, 2022
B&A: A Ceiling-Height Gallery Wall Is the Star in This Cozy Living Room Redo
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Come for the excellent art hanging and sourcing tips, stay for the clever way to disguise a TV.
Sarah Everett
Oct 26, 2022
B&A: This Cozy $3,000 RV Redo Is Packed with Budget-Friendly Small Space Ideas
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A key ingredient in this transformation? Paint, of course.
Sarah Everett
Oct 25, 2022
7 Secrets to Repainting Furniture, According to a Pro Furniture Flipper
Expert tricks to take your next DIY project to new heights.
Brigitt Earley
Oct 25, 2022
The Dos & Don’ts of Perfectly Matched Paint Touch-Ups
No more scratched, scuffed, or chipped paint!
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 25, 2022
We Tried Painting A Fabric Chair With Chalk Paint
Here's what we learned.
Ashley Poskin
Oct 25, 2022
8 Clever IKEA Hacks Using Renter-Friendly Command Products
Perfect, temporary solutions for all over your house.
Cat Meschia
Oct 25, 2022
This Surprising Aluminum Foil Hack Will Help Save Time on Your Next DIY Project
Skip the tape, and try this painting trick instead.
Lois Alter Mark
Oct 25, 2022
No Windows? No Problem: Here’s How to Make a Dark Home Office Feel Huge
With the right decorations, you can turn even the darkest, tiniest of spaces into a quaint home office.
Audrey Carleton
Oct 25, 2022
This DIY Cemetery from TikTok Will Make Your House the Spookiest on the Block
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It's to die for.
Inigo Del Castillo
Oct 25, 2022
Why You Should Add Baking Soda to Latex Paint
A whole new world of paint will open up to you.
Tess Wilson
Oct 25, 2022
This Viral TikTok Stone Wall Is Actually a Renter-Friendly Hack
It looks like the real thing.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 25, 2022
The 3 Things Plumbers Recommend You Have on Hand at All Times
HOME PROJECTS
How to fix a clogged drain, from the experts!
Ashley Abramson
Oct 23, 2022
B&A: A $150 Entryway Project Has a Clever Trick for Displaying Photos and Art
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"I got this project done within a week of thinking of it because I was just so excited about it," this DIYer says. "It didn't take long at all to install. I did it all by myself with no help — that's how easy it was!"
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2022
B&A: This DIYer Made an Unrecognizably Chic Coffee Table Out of a Wire Spool
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For under $100!
Sarah Everett
Oct 22, 2022
3 Art Experts Weigh in on the Ethics of DIY Art
Where's the line between counterfeit and creativity?
Heather Bien
Oct 21, 2022
Tomato Cage Ghosts Are The Cutest, Easiest DIY Halloween Decorations
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It’s officially time to start spookifying your space.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 21, 2022
B&A: A Boring Basement Bedroom Becomes a Tween-age Dream with a DIY Ombre Wall
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Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.
Sarah Everett
Oct 20, 2022
How to Use Your Indoor Furniture for Outdoor Living
Want to try repurposing some indoor furniture for outdoor use? Here's how to do it right.
Haley Velasco
Oct 20, 2022
5 Ways Real Estate Agents DIY Their Own Art (For Under $20!)
Create your own statement pieces with these tips.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 20, 2022
Angela Kinsey Just Teased A “Crappy Crafting” Show
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And her Halloween wreath should be the first project.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 20, 2022
This Genius IKEA Hack Can Turn a Laminate Tabletop into a Wood Stunner
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A Redditor shares how a table with scratches and stains was saved.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 20, 2022
B&A: An Unfinished Basement Gets an English Countryside Bathroom
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With help from the pros, a DIYer transformed a blank space for $9,600.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 19, 2022
You'll Want To Keep This TikTok-Famous DIY Pumpkin Arch Past Halloween
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Your neighbors will ooh and aah and trick-or-treaters will absolutely beware.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 19, 2022
6 DIY Skills Every Homeowner Must Know, According to Reddit
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A new homeowner asked the Home Improvement subreddit for advice and got hundreds of responses
Kelly Dawson
Oct 19, 2022
B&A: A White Front Door Gets an Autumn-Inspired $20 Refresh
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The "before" was the perfect blank canvas.
Sarah Everett
Oct 18, 2022
These DIY Custom Beaded Bathroom Cabinets Are Totally Renter Friendly, According to TikTok
One renter on TikTok just came up with a brilliant way to temporarily upgrade her bathroom cabinets.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 18, 2022
Watch This TikToker Create The Most Beautiful Squirrel House
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It even has Halloween decorations!
Olivia Harvey
Oct 18, 2022
B&A: An Office Conference Table Becomes a Statement-Making Dining Room Staple
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For $180!
Sarah Everett
Oct 17, 2022