DIY Home Projects

Hands holding a gift in a cardboard box with pink ribbon and tiny sprig of flowers
10 Easy Last-Minute DIY Gifts Even Non-DIYers Can Pull Off
These gifts all take just a few steps to complete, and look like a million bucks.
Cat Meschia
Dec 14, 2021
15 TikTok Hacks for Your Most Stunning Christmas Tree Yet
One of the best parts about Christmas is opening gifts under the tree. But it can often take a lot of work to get to that point. From taking the decor out of storage to making sure all the ornaments look good together, some find the task so stressful that they hire professionals to do it for them. Thankfully, you don’t have to do that, as there are plenty of hacks from the gift that keeps on giving: TikTok.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 14, 2021
B&A: A Sophisticated $200 Bathroom Redo Embraces Its Original 1941 Tile
Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 12, 2021
B&A: A $400 Redo Full of Upcycles Gives a "Dorm Vibes" Bedroom a Chic New Look
An IKEA hack, materials rescued from the trash, and plenty of Goodwill shopping all help make this bedroom feel like an oasis.
Savannah West
Dec 10, 2021
The 10 Best Kitchen Redos of 2021, from Budget DIYs to Major Renovations
These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 10, 2021
This TikTok-Famous DIY Ornament Maker Is a Festive Activity for All Ages
Plus, you can give them away as gifts.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 10, 2021
B&A: A Cramped, Dingy Kitchen Gets a Personality-Packed Redo Full of Doable DIYs
The homeowners mixed DIYs (and IKEA cabinets!) with pro work to get the kitchen of their dreams.
Savannah West
Dec 9, 2021
B&A: A Plain IKEA HEMNES Gets a $66 Rustic Apothecary Redo in Just 2 Days
This one-of-a-kind DIY totally transforms the look of the original piece.
Sarah Everett
Dec 8, 2021
Before and After: A $1,000 Redo Adds Lots of Life to a Dull, Drab Entryway
This entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.
Sarah Everett
Dec 7, 2021
B&A: A Beige Bedroom Gets a "Bold and Exciting" Two-Tone Redo for Under $500
A unique paint job brought out the best in this bedroom.
Sarah Everett
Dec 6, 2021
6 DIYers Share Their Very Favorite Buys of 2021, from Paint to Power Tools
After 12 months of projects, these DIYers know what they like.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 6, 2021
Before and After: This Sophisticated IKEA MALM Dresser Hack Only Cost $20
The once-basic piece is unrecognizable now.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 5, 2021
Before and After: A $500 Redo Revives This Crowded "Dungeon" of a Laundry Room
Tweaking the layout made a huge difference in the function and style of this laundry room.
Savannah West
Dec 4, 2021
B&A: A 2-Day, $150 Refresh Pumps up the Charm in this Boring Bathroom
A few small changes went a long way in this teeny space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 2, 2021
Make this Under-$30 Holiday Decor Now, and You Can Use It All Year Long
Versatility is the name of the game with this easy DIY decor.
Cat Meschia
Dec 2, 2021
B&A: This Cheerful $5,000 Kitchen Redo Features a Surprising $5 DIY Hack
Not to mention, a seriously refreshing new paint color.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 1, 2021
3 DIYers Give a Plain Christmas Tree 3 Totally Different Looks—for Just $15 Each
Let these DIY redos inspire you this holiday season.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 1, 2021
B&A: A $350 Redo Turns an Empty Closet into a Personality-Packed WFH Office
Even better? It's in a rental.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 30, 2021
7 of the Best IKEA Hacks to Do if You're Hosting for the Holidays
These IKEA hacks are practical additions to your home any time of year — but especially if you have extra people roaming about.
Cat Meschia
Nov 30, 2021
B&A: A "Beige, Brown, and Boring" Dining Room Gets a Cheery Upgrade for $5,000
This dining room is full of custom DIY details that are totally copy-able.
Sarah Everett
Nov 29, 2021
Before & After: A 2-Hour, $25 Redo Makes the Most of a Damaged Secondhand Table
Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 29, 2021
Before & After: A Faux Fireplace Makes a Boring Living Space Cozy for $500
Plus, it serves as the perfect divider between the living and dining rooms.
Emmy Lucas
Nov 28, 2021
Before and After: An Old, Crumbling Guest Bathroom Gets a Luxe Upgrade for $800
Gold accents found in the mirror, wall art, faucet, and hardware tie it all together.
Emmy Lucas
Nov 27, 2021
Before & After: A Closet Gets a Stylish Redo with the Cutest Animal-Print Wall
The clever faux drawers are the perfect blend of style and function.
Emmy Lucas
Nov 26, 2021
Before & After: A Dirty Brown Bathroom Gets a Bold Blue Upgrade for $2,500
The vanity is the star of the show in this sophisticated redo.
Emmy Lucas
Nov 25, 2021
Before & After: A Dated, Disconnected Home Gets a Bright, Open-Concept Kitchen
Beautiful blue accents tie the whole space together.
Emmy Lucas
Nov 24, 2021
This 350-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio DIYed on a Budget Feels So Much Bigger
Thanks to collaborating and facetiming with her bestfriend everyday, Christine was able to DIY furniture, create an enviable bed loft/home office setup, give an ugly kitchen a renter-friendly facelift, and create a stunning home that feels much bigger and more expensive than it actually is.
Erin Derby
Nov 16, 2021
Before and After: This $600 Bathroom Redo Transformed Almost Every Surface
Even more impressive? The DIYer tackled most of the project in a single weekend.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 23, 2021
Before and After: This $275 Shed Spruce-Up Uses Mostly Reclaimed Materials
"It changed the look of our backyard completely," this DIYer says of her shed facelift.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 22, 2021
B&A: A 1959 Time Capsule Bedroom Gets a Fresh New Life — for Just $100
Low-cost updates made a huge difference in this dated, smelly bedroom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 21, 2021
Before and After: A $700 Redo Doubles This Dingy Laundry Room's Usable Storage
Aside from being ultra practical, this redo is gorgeous to boot.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 20, 2021
Michaels Predicts 2022 Will Be the Year of "Mindful Making"
They've laid out eight different trends for the year ahead.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 20, 2021
Before & After: A $50 Facebook Marketplace Find Gets a Sophisticated DIY Update
The piece was falling apart when this first-time DIYer got her hands on it.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 19, 2021
How My Dad and I Are Reconnecting Through Home Repairs
One project at a time.
Marlen Komar
Nov 19, 2021
9 of Reddit's Favorite Under-$100 Home Upgrades
These upgrades are easy and affordable to pull off — but make a huge difference at home.
Heather Bien
Nov 19, 2021
Before and After: An Under-$300 Project Brings Charisma to a Dull Kitchen
Changing up just one element made a huge difference in the feel of the space as a whole.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 18, 2021
A 92-Year-Old Remodeled House Includes Clever DIYs and Beautiful Backyard
This house had sturdy bones, unique character, a fun neighborhood, and great potential, and Amina beautifully transformed the home through a six-month renovation.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 18, 2021
Before and After: A $2,000 IKEA Built-In Storage Hack Saves a Cluttered Basement
HOME PROJECTS
"There are still a few stray big toy items that cannot fit in the drawers or cabinets, but overall it has the perfect mix of functionality, open space, and design I was craving," the homeowner says of the "After."
Sarah Everett
Nov 18, 2021
B&A: A One-Day, $94 Hack Gives a Basic IKEA MALM Dresser a Style Boost
No power tools required.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 17, 2021
Before & After: A So-So Spare Bedroom Becomes a Serene and Tropical Boho Nursery
The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.
Sarah Everett
Nov 16, 2021
B&A: A $375 Revamp Turns a Dysfunctional Laundry Room into Organization Central
It just took a little reimagining to help get this laundry room's essentials off the floor.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 15, 2021
B&A: This Cheerful Kitchen Redo Features a Super Unexpected Color Combo
The biggest piece of the project cost just $160.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 14, 2021
Before & After: An $800 Redo Takes This Windowless Bathroom from Dim to Dazzling
No natural light? No problem.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 13, 2021
B&A: A $20 Garage Sale Dresser Gets One Fun and Fresh Redo — and Then Another
Solid pieces of furniture like this one can be made over again and again.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 12, 2021
B&A: This Dark, Dated, and Mold-Infested Kitchen Gets a Bright and Roomy Redo
The new space has enough room for two islands. Yes, two!
Savannah West
Nov 11, 2021
This Under-$10 Buy Can Give Your Next DIY a Polished Finish in Under 10 Minutes
This little product makes a huge difference.
Kelly Dawson
Nov 11, 2021
B&A: A $1500 Redo Gives This Boring Gray Powder Room Some Luxe Hotel Vibes
There's a lot of style packed into this little half bath.
Sarah Everett
Nov 10, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to "Do-It-Togethers" for You and Your Kid, No Matter the Age
There's a lot to be gained by turning DIY projects into family affairs.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 9, 2021
The Best Personal Humidifiers That’ll Help You Breathe Easier This Winter
Better days await!
Nicole Lund
Nov 9, 2021
Before and After: A Quick 2-Day Makeover Gives This Blah Bedroom a Bold Spin
The teeny space just needed a little pick-me-up.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 8, 2021
Before & After: A Cave-Like Kitchen Gets an Airy Makeover
With IKEA cabinets, Semihandmade fronts, and a $100 "marble" backsplash hack.
Danielle Blundell
Nov 6, 2021
B&A: A Dramatic DIY Redo Makes This Dark Kitchen Unrecognizable, for Just $1,700
No, there's not a zero missing in that number.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 5, 2021
I DIY Art, But I Won't DIY (or Skimp On) the Framing
Here's why!
Erin Derby
Nov 5, 2021
Here's How My Family and I Celebrate Diwali with DIYs Every Year
We never missed a year of DIYing for Diwali at home together.
Nina Raja
Nov 4, 2021
B&A: A Leftover IKEA KALLAX Gets a $40 Redo with High-End, Minimalist Style
This IKEA classic shows its versatility once again with a gorgeous, expensive-looking transformation.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 3, 2021
5 DIY Tricks for Faking Marble, Leather, and Other Expensive Finishes for Cheap
You can get the rich look without the rich price.
Heather Bien
Nov 3, 2021
This New DIY Will Make Your Windows and Wall Treatments Look Way More Luxe and Fun
And it can be done with scrap wood!
Sarah Lyon
Nov 3, 2021
9 of the Best Home Transformations Done by Family, for Family
These generous family members gave the gift of home renovations — with amazing results.
Kelly Dawson
Nov 2, 2021
One HGTV Star Revealed a Kid-Proof Way to Decorate an Empty Wall
This could be life saving.
Alexandra Frost
Nov 2, 2021
B&A: Innovative Paint Projects Totally Transform a Blah Kitchen for Just $165
HOME PROJECTS
This paint-filled makeover has one of the coolest fridge transformations ever.
Sarah Everett
Nov 1, 2021
9 Brilliant IKEA Hacks for Baby Nurseries
These are also so helpful, and so very cute to boot.
Taryn Williford
Nov 1, 2021
12 Ways To Get the Canopy Look Without Buying a New Bed
Whether you can't afford a new bed or just want to give your current bed a bit of a romantic makeover, here's a plethora of DIY ideas for a canopy bed.
Nancy Mitchell
Nov 1, 2021
These Are the Most Googled DIY Questions This Year
Just how do you bleed a radiator?
Emma Kershaw
Oct 30, 2021
These IKEA Wooden Bowls Are Hacked Into the Perfect Planter for the Holidays
This is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday hosting.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 28, 2021
B&A: A Few Small Changes Kick this Cluttered Laundry Zone into High Gear
It didn't take much to turn this dump spot into a more practical, usable space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 27, 2021
An Easy, Procrastinator-Friendly Halloween DIY Made from a Summertime Staple
Need to get some last-minute spirit in your home? This DIY uses something you might already have on hand.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 25, 2021
A Classic Contemporary San Francisco Home Has a Cool and Cozy Breakfast Nook
"Being an interior enthusiast, I also knew that I wanted a home that I could put my very-own stamp on. I didn’t want anything too turn-key. We instantly fell in love with this 1300-square-foot 1930s row house perched high up on a mountain top," says Anthony.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2021
A Vibrant NYC Rental Squeezes Tons of Color and Pattern into a Small Space
Maggie Antalek, who owns a mural and interior decorating business, was able to use this new apartment as a blank canvas for bold murals and DIY projects to make the space her own.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2021
Before and After: A $200 Curb Appeal Project Makes the Whole House Look Newer
Small DIY changes went a really long way in making this 1977 house look totally fresh.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 24, 2021
B&A: $500 Worth of Small Swaps Make This Dingy Stairway Lots More Inviting
The DIY project totally changes the look of this home's entryway.
Savannah West
Oct 23, 2021
B&A: This Blah Bedroom Breaks Free of Beige with a Fresh Tropical-Inspired Redo
It took three years, but this redo was worth the wait.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 22, 2021
A Furniture Flipper's Denver Home Is Full of Fabulous Budget Furniture Facelifts
"Furnishing our home with unique Facebook Marketplace finds and old pieces my family was getting rid of has become one of my biggest passions," explains Leslie Jarrett. "There is something special about bringing pieces that were on their way to the landfill back to life!"
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 22, 2021