DIY Home Projects

The beauty of wood, without the price tag.

It’s basically a magic trick.

The 43-square-foot bathroom is now “grand and moody.”

And no, it’s not shelving. Or the "as-is" section!

It can still be a catch-all, just not for everything.

There’s another jaw-dropping DIY project in the corner, too.

Say goodbye to brush lines for good.

“The whole thing was cheap and cheerful,” the DIYer says.

The pattern play is everything.

The “before” was “a 1990s hodgepodge of design choices.”

Gunky paint rims will be a thing of the past.

“I was excited to bring this kitchen up to code and bring it life and a personality,” the DIYer says.

British baker Bridie West transforms a basic kitchen cart with paint and extra-special hardware and details.

Two experts share their top secrets.

This homeowner’s painting advice is “to be chaotic.” Find out why.

It’s not your average chair rail.

As Glinda from "Wicked" puts it, "Pink goes good with green"!

“I love how the room brings in elements from my heritage while still feeling fresh,” the DIYer says.

Inspiration is truly everywhere.

Now the bathroom wows.

The possibilities are endless.

The homeowner wanted to minimize waste in her kitchen transformation.

"No one would ever suspect its bones are IKEA,” the DIYer says.

BRB, going to DIY.

“If you find something secondhand that's one-of-a kind, act fast.” this DIYer says.

It’s perfect for any project involving a ladder.

I’ve seen dozens of PAX hacks, but I stopped scrolling and bookmarked this one.

The bathroom “hadn’t been maintained since, like, 300 B.C.”

Secondhand finds complete the kitchen.

The transformation cost under $500, and it feels like “a little jewel box” now.

Consider this your permission to experiment.

I wanted to give the beige and brown bathroom with chrome finishes a style boost — plus make it functional for my growing family.

TikTok commenters are divided.

You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!

Say goodbye to countertop appliances for good.

It looks completely different — for under $5,000.

It’s more budget-friendly, too.

The home was formerly used as a college rental, so the kitchen had “dingy” and “grubby” vibes going in.

Mixing up your signature cocktail just got way more stylish.

“There really was nothing I liked about this room,” the homeowner says of the “before.”

Budget-friendly organizing? Sign us up.

The pops of gold are great!

It was so much easier than I thought it would be.

It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!

“It feels calm and inviting,” the DIYer says.

I took the same principles around feature walls and went skyward.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

“I find myself staring at this corner from time to time,” the DIYer says of the “after.” (In a good way!)

And I love the way it turned out.

The hand-built vanity is so cool.

A maker’s mark isn’t the only thing you’ll want to look out for.

This white nightstand’s makeover required 7(!) layers of green paint.

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

I’ve always loved ornate floral wallpapers but can’t afford them covering every wall.

Instead of wallpaper I used patterned fabric, and the end result is gorgeous!

“It was extra important to me to make it a place I loved,” this renter says of her apartment.

All you need is paint to make it your own.

This bathroom makeover is an antique-lover’s dream with wallet-friendly finds!

Pencil in a quick trip to the hardware store.