DIY Home Projects

B&A: This $0 Redo of an Old IKEA Rug Is Perfect Inspo for "Shopping Your Home"

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This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

Sarah Everett

Dec 15, 2022

The Brilliant Yet Mind-Blowingly Simple IKEA Hack Taking Over Instagram

You can pull it off for under $15.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 15, 2022

B&A: An $800 DIY Wood Project Gives This Just-OK Dining Room a Gorgeous New Look

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These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.

Sarah Everett

Dec 14, 2022

10 of the Best Kitchen Redos We Saw in 2022, from Rental-Friendly to Gut Reno

We saw a lot of kitchen makeovers this year, but these 10 are among our very favorites for their clever design tricks, cool color schemes, and impressive DIYs.

Kelly Dawson

Dec 14, 2022

Watch This Aunt Customize a Dollhouse for Her Niece in 24 Hours

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It even has grouted tile.

Inigo Del Castillo

Dec 14, 2022

This Genius IKEA BESTA Cabinet Hack Creates a Daybed Out of Thin Air

Here's the easiest-ever daybed.

Caroline Mullen

Dec 14, 2022

B&A: A Boring Builder-Grade Bathroom Goes Bespoke with a $2,000 DIY Redo

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"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.

Sarah Everett

Dec 13, 2022

This New Yorker Brought Her Vision to Life With Clever and Affordable DIYs

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Meher immigrated to America ten years ago and never believed she'd be living on her own in New York. When she was finally ready to take the leap, she created a vision board of everything she wanted in her apartment. Just as she was about to settle, she found the perfect spot that she's decorated with items and color palettes from all over the world.

Erin Derby

Dec 13, 2022

B&A: A $100 Paint Project Gives a Plain Guest Room the Look of Pricey Wallpaper

A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.

Brigitt Earley

Dec 12, 2022

Martha Stewart’s “Wall Tree” Is the Perfect Small Space Holiday Hack

Think you don't have room for holiday decor? Think again.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 12, 2022

This TikToker Created A Stunning Holiday Fireplace Display Using Cardboard

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“This is Christmas magic."

Abby Monteil

Dec 11, 2022

B&A: A Luxe DIY Tile Project Revives This "Sad Brown" Faux Brick Fireplace

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Stuck on a project of your own? Let this intrepid DIYer's success inspire you to take it to the finish line.

Sarah Everett

Dec 11, 2022

B&A: This Dramatic $2,500 Home Office Redo Features a Totally Unique Closet DIY

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Paint plus a little woodwork totally transform this once-uninspiring space.

Sarah Everett

Dec 10, 2022

HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” Gives A ‘90s Living Room A Makeover

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A timeless Before and After.

Lillian Brown

Dec 9, 2022

B&A: A Dark Bathroom Loses the Red (and Some Walls) to Become a Light and Serene

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Before, the homeowner wasn't loving the color or the layout. But after, "words can't describe how beautiful the light is in the morning," she says.

Sarah Everett

Dec 8, 2022

This Viral TikTok Shows How To Turn Taper Candles Into Christmas Trees

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Easy Christmas decorations that look gorgeous.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 8, 2022

TikTok Is Freaking Out Over This Surprising IKEA RIBBA Frame DIY

It's so unexpected, yet easy to re-create.

Blair Donovan

Dec 8, 2022

B&A: A $400 DIY Bunkbed and Imaginative Decor Transform a Bland Kids' Bedroom

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"This kid's room was pretty boring for my boys' huge imagination," this mom and DIYer says of the plain before — so she gave it a redo fit for their personalities.

Sarah Everett

Dec 7, 2022

Watch This TikToker Transform an Old Cassette Holder Into a Charming Advent Calendar

You weren't using that cassette holder anyway.

Inigo Del Castillo

Dec 7, 2022

B&A: A Bold $2,200 Redo Gives This Messy Laundry Room a Place for Everything

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The renter-friendly countertop on wheels is a must-see.

Sarah Everett

Dec 5, 2022

6 Home Decor DIY Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow Now

For endless design inspiration!

Sarah Lyon

Dec 5, 2022

This 'DIY Queen's' San Fran Home Got Even More Colorful and Creative

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Tay BeepBoop is a designer and DIY-er on social media. When she accidentally bought five gallons of paint in different colors, she gave herself the challenge of adding tons of color to her San Francisco Victorian, turning it into a one-of-a-kind home.

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 5, 2022

This Is the Simplest DIY Headboard for Instant Coziness

Plus, it uses a few household items you might already have on hand!

Caroline Mullen

Dec 5, 2022

TikTok’s Smartest Holiday Decor Hack Will Have You Stocking Up on Pool Noodles in December

Pool noodles aren't just for the summer.

Arielle Tschinkel

Dec 5, 2022

B&A: A $230 Redo Turns a Free Hutch into One Renter's Favorite Furniture Piece

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The "after" serves as vibrant dish storage.

Sarah Everett

Dec 4, 2022

B&A: A Daring $1,075 Bathroom Redo Ditches the Lime Green and Brings the Drama

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"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."

Sarah Everett

Dec 3, 2022

B&A: 2 DIYs Transform a Dingy Staircase into an Artistic Centerpiece

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A dripping paint effect without using paint? You'll have to see this staircase to believe it.

Sarah Everett

Dec 2, 2022

How To Turn Dollar Store Dusters Into a Fluffy Alternative to Bottle Brush Trees, According to TikTok

It's so much more fun than dusting.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 2, 2022

These Viral TikTok Paper Bag Stars Are the New Paper Snowflakes

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Try this instead.

Olivia Harvey

Dec 2, 2022

B&A: A $400 Home Office Redo Features One of 2022's Trendiest DIYs

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This DIY is popular for good reason! The stylish "after" is a far cry from the cluttered "before."

Sarah Everett

Dec 1, 2022

B&A: A $100 Mural Makes a Plain Bathroom Feel Like a Boho-Glam Spa Retreat

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This muralist and her husband were looking for a way to make their bathroom feel more luxe without breaking the bank.

Sarah Everett

Nov 30, 2022

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