Do you want to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in a home you own? Do a rental-friendly apartment renovation? Upgrade and customize a piece of furniture? No matter your project choice — or home size, decor style, skill level, or budget — these Before & Afters offer tips and tricks for turning boring, basic, or run-down rooms and items into modern, creative, and beautiful results. Get ready for major makeover inspiration!

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B&A: IKEA BILLY Built-Ins Give a Living Room Tons of Functional StorageHome Projects
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B&A: I Transformed My Bland Rental Bathroom with a Low-Cost DIY HackHome Projects
I spent less than $100 on this redo.
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B&A: A "Falling-Apart" Kitchen Gets a Fresh, Light-Filled MakeoverHome Projects
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B&A: A Smart Redo Makes This 1969 A-Frame’s Kitchen Feel Much LargerHome Projects
This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.
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B&A: A Simple Paint Project Changes This Living Room’s Whole VibeHome Projects
“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”
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B&A: 3 Simple but Striking Paint Projects Liven up a Drab ‘80s PorchHome Projects
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May 28, 2023
B&A: A “Despised” Red Brick Fireplace Is Revitalized with a $20 RefreshHome Projects
“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.
May 27, 2023
B&A: This Checkered Console Makeover Proves the Power of Small DIYsHome Projects
Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.
May 26, 2023
B&A: A Luxe $540 IKEA BILLY Redo Uses Serving Bowls in a Surprising WayHome Projects
Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).
May 21, 2023
B&A: You Haven’t Seen an Oak Dining Table Redo Like This BeforeHome Projects
“I've been wanting a new table for the dining room for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity to go a bit ‘extra’ on it,” this DIYer says.
May 19, 2023
B&A: Custom Wall-Mount Shelves Turn a Reading Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
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“I love having my books all together on the wall; it really feels like a feature in the room instead of an afterthought,” this DIYer says. This one’s for the bookworms out there!
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B&A: A $60 Redo Gives This Plain IKEA MALM Dresser a High-End Custom Look
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B&A: A Charming $120 IKEA BILLY Facelift Makes for an Ideal First Furniture Flip
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You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.
Mar 16, 2023
B&A: A Plain IKEA RAST Dresser Gets a Mid-Century-Inspired Look with a $100 DIY
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Tons of time-saving tips from a seasoned DIYer ahead!
Mar 6, 2023
B&A: IKEA BILLY Built-Ins Give a Living Room Tons of Functional StorageHome Projects
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B&A: A “Secret Garden” Redo Makes This Plain Living Room Feel Cozier Home Projects
Wallpaper makes the biggest difference in giving this gray living room an inviting new look.
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B&A: A Simple Paint Project Changes This Living Room’s Whole VibeHome Projects
“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”
May 29, 2023
B&A: A “Despised” Red Brick Fireplace Is Revitalized with a $20 RefreshHome Projects
“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.
May 27, 2023
B&A: A $72 One-Wall Project Makes a Whole Living Room Feel LargerHome Projects
A low-budget IKEA product, plus a little bit of paint, were the perfect sleek solutions for an awkward spot in this house.
May 19, 2023
B&A: I Transformed My Sad Beige Living Room TV Wall with a Budget of $160Home Projects
The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.
May 8, 2023
B&A: A Rustic-Themed Living Room Gets a Minimalist Redo Filled with DIYsHome Projects
The previous homeowner put tons of work into creating a rustic-style space they loved — but when the new homeowners moved in, it didn’t quite suit them. Here’s how they made it their own.
May 3, 2023