DIY Home Projects

How one apartment-dweller turned the IKEA TARVA nightstand into the luxe-looking piece of her dreams.

You many already have this faux furry accent at home!

This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.

These stylish makeovers are full of smart ideas, from easy DIY projects to money-saving hacks.

$125 Facebook marketplace bookcases get a moody (and magical) purple upgrade.

Bidet novice? I was, too. Here's what I learned.

This bedroom has style inspiration for all ages.

The bathroom feels so much bigger now.

The dramatic hue makes the whole space look warmer and more welcoming.

The whole project's DIY-friendly.

This DIY-filled bathroom has "Ralph Lauren's yacht" vibes.

This piece can now be enjoyed by a whole new generation.

From "I feel comfortable using thumbtacks" to "Let me get my power tools," we've got a little something for everyone.

There was a hiccup along the way, but it made the end product all the better.

It definitely doesn't look like a BILLY anymore.

#1: "Free" doesn't always mean free.

This once-cramped space is now the perfect WFH setup.

This bathroom reno has tons of DIY elements, including a Facebook Marketplace dresser-turned-vanity.

Finally give your kitties the privacy they desire.

Because we know you want plants EVERYWHERE. (We do, too.)

Best part: It was all completed over a lunch hour.

Better yet? It's packed with secondhand finds and DIYs.

With a little bit of creativity, a hefty dose of patience, lots of painter’s tape, perhaps some help from your nearest and dearest, and the grace of a store employee and you, too, could have your own mural-style paint chip wall at home.

It's become the ultimate lounge spot.

You'll be looking at your own vases in a whole new light after seeing this smart redo.

There's no paint on the cabinets — but there is paint in another unexpected space.

This renter's vision for her new pad was "Barbie's 19th-Century Holiday Dream House," and this renter-friendly fireplace wall fits the theme perfectly.

The DIY features on-trend cane webbing — perfect for this California coastal home.

"I love that it was literal trash that will now be on display and admired," the DIYer says.

All it takes is a simple DIY project to make you feel like you’re living the Parisian lifestyle, and that is tres exciting (not excité, ahem), indeed.

These projects will ensure you use every little bit of your DIY stash.

This easy and clever DIY completely transforms the look of this boring white fridge.

This blah bathroom gets a cheerful update that's fit for a growing family.

It looks “amazing” from every angle.

Paint, wallpaper, and perfect fit furniture all work together to make this dining room a stunner.

It went from blah to bold, in just three steps.

This Facebook Marketplace find just needed a little DIY love.

Some smart DIYs help this bedroom feel bright and welcoming (and fit for an adult).

No matter how clean, the before always looked a little dirty. But the after is a total 180.

This impressive project could make #RoomSeparatorGoals a thing.

It's so simple.

“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.

A simple coat of paint totally transforms this dresser into a statement piece.

Simple changes did a lot to make this RV more modern and more comfortable.

One writer scored this sophisticated piece in an unexpected place.

It started out plain, but now it's packed full of charm.

This old-school (literally) find looks cool and vintage in its new space.

Get ahead of the heat with this summer.

The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.

It adds the perfect amount of Disney magic to any room.

Some key changes made a huge difference in the look and feel of the space.

A simple color scheme helps this small kitchen feel a whole lot bigger.

And no tools were necessary!

A DIY redo gives this bathroom some much-needed personality.

This playroom is like a mini studio apartment. "I am so proud that I built almost everything in here with my own two hands," the homeowner says.

This peeling, dingy cabinet just needed a little TLC.

One clever DIYer saw the hidden potential in this Craigslist find.

If you’re looking for paint project inspiration, there’s plenty to choose from — everything from white-on-white Scandi-style redos to dark and dramatic paint makeovers. It’s no secret that a can of paint and a paintbrush can go a long way in transforming a space. But sometimes you can make a big impact without picking up a can of paint at all.Take this bathroom redo from homeowner Lindsey Mitlyng, which she pulled off without a single drop of paint.

What can a DIYer do with just one square foot? Turns out, a lot.

This dining room looks totally fresh without having to tear down a single wall.

You've seen tile and wallpaper, but this one's new.