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“It’s a real showstopping space,” the homeowner says of the “after.”

This drop spot is better suited to the homeowner’s needs — and looks way more beautiful, too.

“I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old,” the DIYer says.

The “after” adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.

The end result? “A relaxation sunroom.”

Consider this one way to interpret expensive wallpaper. The after is unrecognizable.

Paint and trim completely revitalized this free Facebook Marketplace score.

Update your kitchen cabinets without spending a fortune — or losing your security deposit.

Now, I have a dramatic entrance to my home — and a space that friends stop and ask about as soon as they walk in.

It’s a go-to hangout spot.

The pink kitchen cabinets are stunning — and it took over 10 paint colors to land on just the right shade.

Plus color and pattern galore!

This renter made big use of her small square footage.

And the paint color is a must-see.

The whole project cost just $100.

Craving a place you can curl up with a good book? Let these redos inspire you.

This project made one of the biggest differences in the whole house, and it only cost $53.

“It feels like one big room now,” this homeowner says. Before, the 1977 kitchen felt cramped.

The IKEA hack took 120 small wooden pieces!

If you want a chic arched cabinet without having to pay big bucks for it, check out this playroom’s cool IKEA hack.

This one’s for all the solo project tacklers out there! Read this DIYer’s advice for getting a job done as a party of one.

The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.

This DIYer’s only regret? Not doing her IKEA hack sooner.

The homeowner was looking to optimize every corner of the kitchen.

The after is pure sunshine.

Paint did a lot of heavy lifting here.

The “after” has “Tulum-inspired, upscale hotel vibes."

“I wanted the room to feel like a weekend getaway when my guests come to stay,” the homeowner says.

The living room was missing something crucial.

The taupe cabinet paint is incredibly cozy and warm.

“Making the entryway extra special” was on these DIYers’ to-do list when they moved in.

It’s “cozy, pretty, and personalized,” the homeowner says.

With an orange painted fridge!

The blue reminds me of wildflowers!

I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”

The floors are a must-see!

It turns out, glossy cabinets were not the right call for this kitchen.

“Everything is basically a box, so if you can build a box, you can build this,” this DIYer says.

“I wanted a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy caring for my plants while drinking coffee and listening to music,” the DIYer says.

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.

The “after” is so dreamy and lush.

See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.

It was cute before, but now it’s cozy and really nails that old-timey vibe.

It’s the perfect work-from-home and welcome-home spot.

See this space go dark (in the best way).

It looks so much brighter.

There’s a lot of potential in even the most awkward of spaces.

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

This 1941 home’s sunroom has seen lots of tenants — and lots of grime buildup — over the years. Here’s how two renters made it their own.

Small DIYs completely transformed the space.

The changes elicit a “WOW” from visitors.

The fresh white paint makes it so gorgeous and airy!

The new pass-through brings the drama.

“Spend the time looking for solutions, and don’t rush into purchases,” this DIYer advises.

Wait until you see their backsplash!

The mission? Turn back the clock on this basic gray kitchen.

Even just rotating furniture, like the DIYers did here, can make a bedroom feel brand new.

The before: grungy and cramped. The after: totally luxurious!

It’s giving total “main character energy.”

There’s not a lot paint and wallpaper can’t fix, according to this DIYer.

In this kitchen, every wall is a feature wall.

It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.

It “feels like a brand-new kitchen,” the DIYer says. “It’s lighter and brighter as well as more modern.”

The two-toned paint job is so good!

Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!

This bathroom makeover has an incredibly clever trick for upgrading a light fixture.

The new backsplash brings major color and drama.

The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.

Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.