DIY Home Projects

It features three paint colors and the cutest knobs you've ever seen.

It took a lot of "woman-power" the homeowners say, but the end results are worth it.

Colonial-style houses come with many gifts, like great windows, symmetry, and tall ceilings. But like any place built over 100 years ago, homeowner Katrina’s 1900 Colonial Revival house needed some updating — especially in the living room. While it had large windows, the space felt dark and uninviting because of the old gray carpeting, dark valances, clunky ceiling fan, and striped beige ’70s-era wallpaper.

It's hard to believe there's an IKEA piece hiding in there.

Let this inspire you to give the weird and underused spaces in your home a new life.

This redo proves the power of color.

Moving into a new home means that you get to start fresh with decor, and that’s doubly true when you’re working within a builder-grade home that offers mostly blank slates. For Amy Wadsworth (804 Sycamore), one of those blank slate spaces was her teenage daughter’s bedroom — a white room with beige carpet and lots of potential.“My daughter is 14 and wanted a more mature bedroom design that reflected her style,” Amy says.

Number six will blow your mind.

This redo is full of smart money-saving hacks.

It's still got some vintage flair, but now it's brighter and more functional.

Get ready to hit that follow button.

It's still tiny, but now it's functional.

This bathroom went from dreary to dramatic.

Is your entryway working for or against you?

Home offices! Pink kitchens! Green walls!

You don't have to risk your security deposit to live in a stylish space.

The "after" is a breath of fresh air.

You'll be obsessed with its new pillows.

From furniture to full-on renos, these projects brought the warm and loving vibes home.

It's all happy vibes in the after.

Just because you don't have the time or funds for a full reno right now doesn't mean you can't have a home you love.

It's amazing what the right lighting can do for a space.

Put down the chocolate and pick up a paint brush. (Then pick up the chocolate again.)

The space is way more organized now.

These upgrades have the luxe look without the luxe price tag.

"I can't believe it's the same dresser!"

This DIYer uncovered a sweet surprise in his renovation.

These editor-approved tips might help your project make it to the site this year.

Your cook space is calling. It wants a new look.

This DIY took less than an hour, and you can probably do it with materials you already own.

This DIY update looks totally high-end.

Turn those boring doors into a work of art.

The "after" is completely unrecognizable, in the best way possible.

It's easy to sell, but hard to live with.

These little projects will give you big happy vibes.

It's a complete 180.

If you’re anything like me, this new year is bringing with it a new enthusiasm to finally get organized — or at least to find an organizational system that’s actually maintainable.  “2021 is the year I am literally trying to ‘get my life,” says Timisha Porcher of ToolBox Divas.Of course, it can be hard to know where to begin.

The wallpaper! The mirror! The architectural details! This upgrade is 100% luxe.

These redos let the original wood and metal shine.

The before? Nice, but too small. The after? A real stunner, and way more practical, too.

Since her home was built in 2019, the fixtures were all new — but the finishes were just... dull.

Want to become a person who can fix it all? Here's how to start.

A big renovation just isn't always in the cards, since it usually involves a large budget, a lot of time, and plenty of work. But there are smaller fixes that you can make to a dated space while you wait to give it a full reno.

Hallways might be pass-throughs, but they deserve love, too.

These budget-friendly projects are must-dos.

It’s colorful and sustainable — what could be better?

They're unrecognizable now.

Knocking out a wall makes it feel way bigger, too, though the footprint stayed pretty much the same.

All you need is some plain candles and under a minute.

Build some teeny tiny furniture and houses with Cardkits.

Secondhand finds look first-rate in this dining nook transformation.

It's hard to be stylish and practical, but this bedroom is both.

"When you do something yourself, you have this euphoria that you’ve created something that nobody else has."

Beginner knitter? Stick with your new hobby for longer with these pro tips.

Make 2021 the year you learn to paint.

Using just one wall of this room to create a laundry setup makes the whole space extra practical for the whole family.

You'll want to paint your cabinets when you see this makeover.

With the help of one of Apartment Therapy's House Tour alums as the designer!

Get a soapmaking kit for the holidays? These tips will help you stick with your hobby this year.

Smart re-uses of items helped keep this project's budget low.

Get a candle making kit for the holidays? Here's how to make the most of it.

One major difference? Uncovering the original hardwood floors beneath that carpet.

A highlight: the new DIY headboard, made for just $53.