DIY Home Projects

Before: Living room with sky blue walls
B&A: I Turned My Mom's Office into a Cozy Hangout for Mother's Day
I wanted to give her a space that made her happy — and I think I nailed it.
Ashley Poskin
May 9, 2021
B&A: A $300 IKEA Hack Gives A Living Room the Look of Pricey Built-Ins
This DIYer was quoted nearly $2,500 for built-ins but was able to create something she loved for a fraction of that.
Sarah Everett
May 8, 2021
B&A: A One-Weekend, $725 Redo Turns This Mud Pit into a Stylish Outdoor Hangout
The whole family pitched in to make this cozy outdoor living room.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 7, 2021
Before and After: A $150 Project Gives a Plain Living Room a Luxe Transformation
It's a simple project with a big wow factor.
Sarah Everett
May 7, 2021
B&A: A Stylish $1,500 Laundry Room Redo is Filled with Smart DIYs
This laundry room maximizes storage and style and has TONS of DIY details.
Sarah Everett
May 6, 2021
B&A: $50 Painted Murals Add Sunshine to this Once Dingy White Nursery
"Smoker’s yellow” walls get a rainbow revamp.
Sarah Everett
May 6, 2021
6 Tips for Applying Peel-and-Stick Backsplash Like a Pro
Want your peel-and-stick to look ultra high-end? Try these tips from DIYers who have pulled it off.
Carolin Lehmann
May 5, 2021
Before & After: A Designer Turns an Old RV into a Hip Hangout
Business by day, happy hour by night!
Danielle Blundell
May 3, 2021
Before and After: A No-Demo Redo Amps Up This Bathroom's Groovy '70s Style
The homeowner was able to keep the retro features she loved without sacrificing style.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2021
B&A: Losing a Wall (and the Carpet) Makes this 1943 Dining Room Unrecognizable
Simple changes made the space feel so much larger.
Sarah Everett
May 1, 2021
Can a Home Renovation Ever Truly Be Green?
It's a big question, but the answer will surprise you.
Jon Gorey
Apr 30, 2021
Before and After: This $850 Bathroom Redo Waves Goodbye to Beige
This bathroom goes from beige to bold.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 30, 2021
Before & After: A Living Room Goes from "Dark Pirate Ship" to Scandi-Boho Dream
The fireplace redo will make you do a double-take.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 30, 2021
Before and After: A $150 Refresh Makes this 70-Year-Old Patio Look Brand New
This modern redo makes the whole outdoor living area sing.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 29, 2021
Before & After: A Thrifted Bookcase Gets a Third Life with a $90 Redo
Here's proof that you can make furniture last even longer with some creativity.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 28, 2021
This Artist Uses Leftover Paint in a Surprising and Charming Way
He might inspire you to think of creative ways to use your own leftovers, too.
Erin Johnson
Apr 28, 2021
B&A: A Drab Basement Corner Becomes a Music Lover's Retreat
Here's your inspiration to let your hobbies guide your home design.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 27, 2021
10 Boho-Chic Dog Beds to Keep Your Pup Chilling in Style
Shopping
From bold patterns to fluffy textures —and, of course, rattan.
Amy Gordon
Apr 27, 2021
B&A: A $190 Bedroom Refresh Has a Smart Hack for Dated Closet Doors
It's a lot cheaper and easier than buying new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 25, 2021
B&A: A No-Reno Project Fills This 1920s Dining Room with Personality
The before? Nice. But the after? Stunning.
Savannah West
Apr 24, 2021
Before and After: A 1953 Cape Cod's Cheery Facelift Brings Curb Appeal
The "After" regularly gets compliments from neighbors.
Sarah Everett
Apr 23, 2021
3 Reasons Your Stud Finder Might Not Be Working in Your Old Apartment
Dinging too much? Dinging not at all? One of these reasons might be why.
Erin Johnson
Apr 23, 2021
B&A: An Entryway Goes from "Dark and Gloomy" to Joyful and Welcoming
The place you go in and out of every day should make you feel good.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 22, 2021
A Family's 187-Square-Foot Converted Skoolie Has a Rock-Climbing Wall
Spike and Elizabeth Stone bought this bus on Facebook Marketplace, stripped it, and DIYed a home on wheels perfect for a young family. "We literally drove every single screw in the bus."
Sam Stone
Apr 22, 2021
TikTok Hack Shows How To Recreate These $140 Vases For Only $12
That is, if you don't already have these common supplies at home already.
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 21, 2021
Before and After: A Dark Bedroom Gets a Bright and Breezy Glow-Up
Ditching the dark paint did a lot to help this bedroom feel bigger and more welcoming.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 20, 2021
Before and After: A $40 Thrifted Console Table Becomes a Glam WFH Desk
It's simple but stunning.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 19, 2021
See How House Flippers Converted a Dark Bungalow into an Airy Abode
BEFORE & AFTER
The transformation is stark.
Chelsea Greenwood
Apr 19, 2021
Your Next Piece of Statement Art Just Might Be Hiding in Your Closet
This project is cheap and rental-friendly!
Savannah West
Apr 19, 2021
Before and After: A $10,000 Redo Livens up This Brown-on-Brown Kitchen
From "shades of brown" to bright and cheerful.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 18, 2021
B&A: A Living Room Gets a Style Boost with $40 Used Kitchen Cabinets
Reuse, repurpose, re-style.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 17, 2021
Before & After: A $48 Redo Breathes New Life into Childhood Furniture
Solid furniture can last for decades — but sometimes it needs a little spruce up.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 16, 2021
Before and After: A $500 Redo Turns a "Blah" Patio into the Perfect Hangout
All it needs now is a margarita.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 15, 2021
4 Reasons a Laser Level Is Worth Buying Even if You're a DIY Novice
It seems like an unnecessary high-tech tool, but even if you're doing small projects it will make your life so much easier.
Erin Johnson
Apr 15, 2021
This Creative Couple's Condo Is Filled with DIY Woodworking Projects
Logan has been woodworking since childhood, and together with Maria's knack for plants and antiques, they've DIYed and designed a relatively small space while turning it into an incredibly cozy and comfortable home.
Erin Derby
Apr 15, 2021
Before & After: An $1,800 Redo Maximizes Space in This Tiny Dining Area
It's little, but now it's mighty.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 14, 2021
5 Affordable Decorating Tips That Are Zero Waste, According to Reddit
The r/ZeroWaste community knows their stuff.
Emma Kershaw
Apr 12, 2021
B&A: This Bedroom Redo Looks Like It Belongs in a Fancy Hotel
Room service, anyone?
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 11, 2021
Before and After: A Sideboard gets a Modern Makeover for Just $180
From old-school to new school, with only a few easy changes.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 10, 2021
B&A: 3 Hours and $110 Later, This Awkward Corner's a Stylish Home Office
A few small tweaks made this space more stylish (and less distracting).
Savannah West
Apr 9, 2021
B&A: A Trashed, 62-Square-Foot Vintage Camper Is Now Totally Adorable
Conan and Katherine bought this falling apart vintage camper for $600, and have spent the last year or so DIYing an adorable home-away-from-home, inside and out.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 9, 2021
B&A: A $130 Banquette Turns Unusable Space into a New Family Hangout
Built-ins make everything better.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 7, 2021
A $10 Hardware Store Staple Turns Plain Pots into a Rustic Centerpiece
If you've renovated recently, you might even have this around.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 7, 2021
Before and After: A 117-Year-Old Kitchen Gets a Functional Redo
It's old made new again.
Sarah Everett
Apr 6, 2021
The One Thing You Should Never Cheap Out on When Painting a Room
Cut corners here, and you'll end up with a less-than-perfect finish (and maybe spend more money in the long run).
Erin Johnson
Apr 6, 2021
Before and After: A DIY Patio Redo Saved These Homeowners Thousands of Dollars
The savings left them with the budget for brand new furnishings, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 5, 2021
Before and After: DIY Built-Ins Transform the Look of This Living Area
The space looks bigger and brighter, and it's way more functional, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 3, 2021
A 1920s Craftsman Is Getting Renovated One DIY Project at a Time
When Andy Grant first moved in to this house, every single surface in the home needed repainting... and she's been renovating it and adding her own personality through tons of DIY projects since.
Diana Paulson
Apr 2, 2021
This DIYer Used On-Hand Finds and a Paint Hack to Transform a Planter
You can find the same supplies at the dollar store.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 31, 2021
Gigi Hadid’s Rattan Changing Table Is a Boho Dream
NEWS
Boho babies, unite.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 31, 2021
Here Is Every Single Project I Tackled at Home Over the Pandemic
Making small upgrades helped give me some distraction, and made me feel more in control.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 30, 2021
Before and After: A $13 Craigslist Cabinet Gets a Gloriously Simple Make-Under
There's a gem hiding under all those stickers.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 29, 2021
Before and After: A Basement is Now a Sunny Bedroom with the Best Headboard Hack
Style
All you need is stock wood, batting, and fun fabric.
Anna Kocharian
Mar 29, 2021
7 Ways to Completely Rethink Your Window Sills
It's time to rethink this narrow, but mighty, spot.
Melissa Epifano
Mar 28, 2021
Lowe’s is Launching a Month-Long Spring Event With Free Garden Kits
SpringFest will include free curbside kits, online and in-store demos, and more.
Jessica Wang
Mar 28, 2021
Hang Out in Style with These 9 Chic Hanging Chairs
Add a touch of boho flair to your home today.
Katie Holdefehr
Mar 26, 2021
Before & After: A Boring White Cook Space Gets a Sophisticated Glow-Up
More than a few small space ideas from Instagram's most famous kitchen designers ahead!
Danielle Blundell
Mar 25, 2021
This Viral $5 Target Wall Decor Is Hiding in an Unexpected Spot
Keep your eyes peeled on your next Target run.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 25, 2021
One Good Thing: The Best Spice Solution with Magnetic Spice Shelves & Jars
Welcome back to One Good Thing @ Home! YOU’RE GOING TO FREAKIN’ LOVE THIS WEEK’S EPISODE! This may be my all time favorite because I discovered this really simple DIY to clean up my spice drawer and move everything to the wall. It’s easy, for everyone and GREAT.
Maxwell Ryan
Mar 25, 2021
A $30 Makeover Turns This Plain Terracotta Pot into a Terracotta Party
Best part? This project's totally beginner-friendly.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 24, 2021
How to Make Fake Flower Arrangements as Pretty as the Real Thing
According to an expert.
Andie Kanaras
Mar 23, 2021
Before and After: This $200 Closet Redo Is Spring Cleaning Inspiration
It stayed the same size, but now it's so much more functional.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 23, 2021
The Easier, Cheaper Alternative to Wallpaper You Need to Know About
Don't sleep on this budget decorating trick.
Erin Johnson
Mar 23, 2021
The Backyard DIY Project That One Realtor Says To Try This Year
Inject a little serenity into your outdoor space.
Sarah Magnuson
Mar 22, 2021
Before & After: A $2,200 Redo Turns a Cluttered Home Office into a Stylish Haven
Your workspace might be a practical necessity, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't inspire you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 21, 2021
A Tampa Townhouse Has Rooms That Do Triple Duty for a Family of Five
Though not exactly tiny, Kim Bui's house still had to fit her family of five and all the various functions they needed during the pandemic — including two home offices and school for three kids — in to her house. She did so by making rooms perform double and triple duty!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 19, 2021
10 DIY Materials You Should Get Rid of Right Now
It's time to do some spring cleaning on your DIY collection.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 16, 2021
B&A: I Gave My Dining Nook a Renter-Friendly Refresh for $381
It's helped make it a joyful place to spend time.
Alexis Rhiannon
Mar 15, 2021
Before and After: 100-Year-Old Dinged-Up Shelving Gets a Fresh Look
"I realized I was letting perfect get in the way of good," the DIYer says. "Once I let go of that it was freeing."
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 14, 2021
Before & After: This Bedroom Redo Features Simple DIYs Starting at $3
Amazingly, no walls were painted in this cheerful refresh.
Savannah West
Mar 11, 2021
10 Smart Small-Space Tricks to Steal from Our Best Before and Afters
Feeling cramped? These upgrades will help.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 11, 2021
Before and After: A Small Room's Redo Fits in a Gym, Office, and More
There's a spot for everything in this little room.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 10, 2021