DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

This redo proves that you can squeeze a work space in anywhere.

This project will inspire you to look at your old furniture in a different light.

Spoiler: That green carpet is the first thing to go.

A few simple things turn this space into a "wow."

This redo's full of smart money-saving ideas.

These BILLY built-ins added lots more function and style.

This project took only a few hours.

2020 has brought a ton of great space makeovers. These are 10 of our favorites.

The 12-foot-by-15-foot room didn't even change size.

The after has a smart trick for making your ceilings seem taller, no tools required.

Small changes make a huge impact here.

A little color goes a long way in this kitchen redo.

This redo will inspire you to refresh your space without spending a dollar.

It only took a few smart changes to totally change this space.

And you won't believe how light and bright they both are now!

Talk about bang for your buck.

The best part? The project repurposes many items that the homeowner already had.

With all the time spent inside your home—eating, sleeping, etc.—it can be easy to forget about the impact that the outside of your home has.

Here's proof that just a few hours of work can yield a seriously big return.

Wait until you see the new light fixture.

Carpet has its place—but the bathroom is not it. Tearing it out of this bathroom paved the way for a much-needed redo.

The after isn't just for laundry—it's also a plant parent's dream.

For less than $500, thanks to IKEA hacks and contact paper!

Hand-me-down furniture is a super welcome gift—but it can take some elbow grease to make it work with the rest of your decor.

Yes, FREE.

"It feels like we added an entire room," says the homeowner.

This bathroom is like a chic little jungle.

This dresser's dramatic glow-up will inspire you to go curb shopping.

With a bedroom like this, it would be hard to ever leave.

No walls were moved in the making of this reno.

The budget even includes totally new floors—bye, brown carpet!

You could copy this look for any room of your home.

The after looks like it was ripped from the pages of your favorite boho decor catalog.

Bold is beautiful, but so is something a little more subdued.

Two words: custom stencils.

This goes far beyond shiplap.

These DIYers impress with their skills and creativity.

Your work space should be inspiring, but that doesn't mean it has to be expensive.

Family hand-me-downs don't have to be stuck in the past.

Here's proof that furniture can look like a million bucks without costing it.

This project will inspire you to tackle your own pantry area.

From book nooks to outdoor hangouts, these spaces are all about feeling cozy and comfortable.

The "after" feels way brighter, bigger, and more welcoming.

No one will be sad to see those beige cabinets go.

"We had to get creative with our finishes to get the look we wanted but for less," the homeowner says.

Hello, color!

This bathroom went from blah to bold and beautiful.

Now there's tons more room to relax.

"The cost was so little for the overall impact on our home," the homeowner says.

This redo's full of smart money-saving tricks.

This space is just as beautiful as it is functional.

With a little bit of paint, family photos, and frames from Michael's!

You'll want to steal ideas for your own bedroom.

Cabinets can really make all the difference in a kitchen.

This is a smart way to update chairs you've gotten tired of.

They call it a “cozy, Scandinavian cottage.”

It's so much more inviting now.

"The only thing I would do differently is I should've done this project years ago," the homeowner says.

This DIYer's first reupholstery project produced super charming results.

The after feels like a breath of fresh air.

The before? "Tremendously ugly," says the homeowner—but she saw the potential.

The new space will make your jaw drop.

The old laundry room was such an eyesore that it "quickly became the dumping ground for items we wanted to be hidden from our every day living space," the homeowner says.

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This kitchen was so dark that you could hardly see what you were cooking at night.