DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

From the cushy seating to the warm color palette, every part of this new hangout spot is inviting.

The “Friends” star wanted to craft an updated condo that was also pet friendly for her pal Thea's many adopted animals. 

Whether you use them all, or just pick one idea to bring to your own space, this makeover is packed with inspo. And by the way: The new floor and wall treatments are renter-friendly!

This TV wall goes from personality-less to charm central with just a few easy changes.

This cute nightstand started out with dings and chips, but a bit of DIY gave it a surprising (and bold) new look.

This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.

The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.

"Why spend a ton of money on a new dresser when a little paint is all it needs?" this DIYer asks.

Discounted secondhand cabinets came to the rescue in this stylish kitchen makeover.

A mother-daughter duo completed this budget-savvy redo together.

A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.

One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.

"One of my favorite finishes to create is giving a piece a 'dipped' look," this furniture flipper says.

This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.

Jonathan and Drew Scott distilled the space into an “office-meets-man-cave."

This little New Mexico home had "gorgeous, classic bones," its owner says.

Woodworking skills came in handy for this DIYer's redo.

Sometimes simple changes make the biggest impact.

The mid-century style vanity was listed for super cheap on Facebook Marketplace because it had a crack in it before.

Bookworms and plant parents alike will love this redo.

These Before & Afters will transport you to another decade. No time machine necessary — just DIY skills.

The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.

Home influencer Ryia Jose totally transformed her home office for just $750.

Adding cane backing to glass fronts on a cabinet is a GREAT way to disguise clutter. Take it from this simple one-week project.

DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project.

"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.

It all changed with a coat of black paint.

It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.

It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.

Learn how to give a thrift store lamp a high-end look with a few basic supplies.

This DIYer wanted to try this wall accent after seeing it on social media, and she was surprised by how easy it was to pull off.

The whole project — trailer included — cost $4,000.

This renter decided to spend a small bit of money to make a big change in his bathroom.

This once-useless kitchen corner now has a new purpose.

Follow along for inspiration, or join in to finally get going on a project you've been meaning to tackle.

This DIYer created a glam pattern on the plain doors using easy-to-find materials.

Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.

Let’s face it: A tool shed is usually all about functional storage, not about being the prettiest spot on a property.

Finding a media console or TV stand that's the perfect size and style in mint condition is kind of like striking gold.

The new kitchen is zero percent dreary.

We can’t help but get excited when we see a fireplace reno done right.

In the latest episode of “Rock the Block,” four HGTV all-star teams finally turned to the outside of their identical houses after several weeks of indoor work.

"I am a big advocate for using your home however suits you best," says this intrepid DIYer.

"The room felt cold and was lacking any style or personality," this renter says of her builder-grade bathroom before. Now, with a fresh coat of a bold paint color, it's personality-packed.

"Our son cried the day we moved in as he thought that’s how his room would always look!" this homeowner says of the before.

The new bathroom's beautiful, but also so much more functional.

"The before was really 50 shades of beige — very uninspired!" this homeowner says. Her colorful refresh has great artwork and tips for hanging it.

Husband Jeff favored “risky patterns,” while wife Sara was an “aspiring minimalist.” In the premiere episode of HGTV’s “Mash-Up Our Home,” design team Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia helped the couple find balance in their differing design styles.

See how this woodworking DIYer created a totally new silhouette by bending wood around an existing set of drawers.

The project includes an easy IKEA desk hack and a great artwork-displaying idea.

IKEA GERSBY bookshelves become custom-looking shelving in this room-transforming, one-wall redo.

In the latest episode of “Fixer to Fabulous,” the Marrses renovated Rob and Angie’s cramped 1,100-square-foot Arkansas ranch into a modern two-story dream home.

Blue walls become vintage green in this entryway redo.

These makeovers bring out the best in even the saddest looking "befores."

If you want to refresh laminate furniture to look like wood, read on.

Yes, the room is snake themed!

“I hated having this family piece just sitting in storage," this DIYer says. "Giving it new life feels like I’m bringing my Nana back into my home.”

"With a bit of creativity and some resourcefulness, you can revamp a space in a few days with DIY," the owner of this apartment says.

The "before" bathroom was formerly used as a dormitory bathroom, if you can believe it. (And based on the pictures, you probably can.)

There's a dreamy DIY accent wall, too.

Goodbye, soffits. Hello, custom-looking kitchen for less.

This bedroom got an update befitting its history.

"I love that all our books found their place," this renter says of the "After."

The bold library wall is a bookworm's fantasy.

Sheepskin chairs are on-trend this year, and this one is extra glam.

You could get the look in your own home for under $5.

The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.

Think beyond paint when it comes to redoing your next furniture piece.

The entire redo cost $1,000 and took nine weeks to complete.