DIY Home Projects

The balcony was becoming a collection spot “for old pots and dying plants,” says the homeowner.

It’s totally renter-friendly!

It creates extra storage out of thin air!

And it’s removable.

It even has a pool.

“It was such a simple yet impactful change.”

A pop of color makes a huge difference.

Bye-bye, boob light.

The 1956 house is a family heirloom.

Plus, find out the designers’ favorite wallpapers right now.

It’s so dreamy!

Gingham glow-up loading!

Similar lamps cost over $100 more.

It went from upper 70s in our sunroom to lower 70s, without having to use any AC.

“It’s not just pretty — it feels soulful,” the DIYer says.

Pavers, pea gravel, patio furniture, and potted plants to the rescue!

The DIYer didn’t like the brown cabinets at first.

I tried two methods, and one was a clear winner.

When the apartment owners moved in, they immediately got rid of the lime green walls.

Function came first, but style wasn’t forgotten.

There's wallpaper in an unexpected spot!

That’s not the only clever idea, either.

The sink is stunning.

Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.

It’s simple but effective.

It’s a pretty easy project, too, involving almost no tools.

It will last all year.

The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

The new look makes it feel bigger, too.

A disco ball in the kitchen? Sounds like a party!

It only took about a month!

The new tile is the star of the show.

The rich new paint color does some heavy lifting, but it’s not the only big change.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

There’s something kind of retro and summer-campy about it.

The “after” is so charming.

The new wallpaper is a dreamy highlight.

“Before, it was just too gaping with all white,” the renter says.

Installing bricks was a first-time undertaking for this DIYer.

Store-bought umbrellas in similar styles cost about $100 or more.

Talk about a lightbulb moment.

There’s zero paint!

I’m a renter who loves color, kitsch, and maximalism.

This tool kit proves that hammers don’t *have* to be ugly.

She's shares her best tips, too!

The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.

The color palette was inspired by old Victorian homes in San Francisco.

It’s good news for crafters!

The possibilities are endless.

The DIYers thought of every detail.

It’s cheaper than wallpaper!

The renter didn't let her lease stop her from personalizing the kitchen.

Oh, and did I mention that it takes no tools and can be completed in under an hour?

Plus, there’s the coolest plant storage idea.

The bedroom is in the upstairs add-on to a bungalow home.

This IKEA hack is BTPW (better than pole wrap).

Not crafty? You can still get the look!

I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before.

“I wanted to think differently about apartment balconies and kind of make mine feel like an additional room,” the DIYer says.

It takes just a few minutes (and no tools!).