DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

A narrow and very beige dining area becomes a bright, light-filled space the whole family flocks to.

Woodstock-era inspiration and beautiful boho touches take this mobile bedroom from brown and drab to bright and modern.

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.

Marissa Ashcraft, a home and DIY creator, found a way to hack a 3-foot by 5-foot giant mirror for just $150.

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).

Now, the home's original features truly sing.

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

The new room is filled with character.

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.

The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.

The after is 100 percent wow.

This speedy redo shows how you can work smarter, not harder.

A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

Some clever paint projects went a long way in this little bathroom.

When kitchens are being renovated, most of the attention goes to cabinets, floors, countertops, and backsplashes. But that doesn't mean that some of the quieter parts of a kitchen — like, say, pantry doors — can't have a moment to shine.

The after is full of sunshine (even when it's cloudy).

This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.

This makeover is landlord-friendly.

There were a lot of great projects last month, but five bright ideas stood out.

All it took was some paint and painter's tape!

It's an eyesore no more.

This 1935 bedroom got some of its vintage groove back.

This advice will help your project look its best.

This plain bedroom needed a revamp.

"Go for it! Have fun! It’s just paint" is officially a color month motto.

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The biggest impact came from a $500 DIY.

Be gone, gray.

The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.

"I want to put on a flapper dress and drink a Sidecar," the homeowner says.

Now, it looks much brighter and bigger — not to mention cleaner.

This is an easy curb appeal project you can copy for your own home, too.

This redo is proof that just changing up a paint color can do a lot to change the look and feel of a space.

"It no longer just blends, but makes a statement as soon as you walk in the door," the homeowner says.

The color helps liven up this 138-year-old living room.

Although hallways and entryways are meant for passing through, they definitely shouldn't be passed over when it comes to style.

Because sometimes one color isn't enough!

A few small projects made a big difference.

Two days of work, endless compliments.

These intrepid DIYers looked past the shag carpet to see the beauty beneath.

The DIY job cost literally a fraction of what they were quoted.

This redo features a smart hack that makes an old vanity look brand new.

All in, the project cost just $25.

The room was fine before, but a bit boring. A few BILLY shelves and a bit of DIY changed that.

It was covered in nail polish and scratches before, but some TLC cleaned it right up.

It took a little patience, but this DIY is totally copyable.

The once-boring bathroom is now a compliment magnet.

How one apartment-dweller turned the IKEA TARVA nightstand into the luxe-looking piece of her dreams.

This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.

These stylish makeovers are full of smart ideas, from easy DIY projects to money-saving hacks.

$125 Facebook marketplace bookcases get a moody (and magical) purple upgrade.

This bedroom has style inspiration for all ages.

The bathroom feels so much bigger now.

The dramatic hue makes the whole space look warmer and more welcoming.

The whole project's DIY-friendly.

This DIY-filled bathroom has "Ralph Lauren's yacht" vibes.

This piece can now be enjoyed by a whole new generation.

There was a hiccup along the way, but it made the end product all the better.

This once-cramped space is now the perfect WFH setup.

This bathroom reno has tons of DIY elements, including a Facebook Marketplace dresser-turned-vanity.

Best part: It was all completed over a lunch hour.

Better yet? It's packed with secondhand finds and DIYs.