DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

It just took a few DIY changes.

The after is totally charming.

The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.

The wall color is so good!

I even made space to store the carseat, which was a HUGE win.

It makes a huge difference!

It’s so dreamy!

It's the perfect workspace!

The red trim is so good, too.

And it looks so chic!

The "after" is so much more colorful.

“I wanted to take this warm-toned, early-2000s nightmare and turn it into a modern dream,” the condo owner says.

"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."

The stained glass windows are a must-see.

“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.

“All of the storage is amazing,” the homeowner says of the after.

It took a couple tries to get the cabinets just right.

This kitchen transformation is a maximalist dream.

The goal was to create a music-oriented “space with a lounge feel.”

"I desperately wanted to make this space look inviting and warm, and I needed something to store at least five pairs of shoes," the renter says.

The DIYer wanted to make something that really stood out in her kitchen.

The adorable room redo ended up going all-in on a theme.

The 40-square-foot retreat is so relaxing for this renter now.

“As a renter, I’m always on the hunt for reversible and renter-friendly solutions,” this DIYer says. “This, luckily, is a combo of both!”

It’s possible to make rental brown cabinets look chic.

It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.

The whole thing cost under $1,000.

The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace (but now it looks like a designer piece!).

The painted scallops are a fun detail.

“Put on some music, kick everyone out of the house, and have fun,” the homeowner and designer says. “Nails and glue gun required.”

With star-patterned wallpaper and coordinating blue trim.

“Brass hardware really made a huge difference,” this homeowner says.

It goes from builder-grade rental to totally bespoke bathroom — and they’ll still get their deposit back!

It's like night and day.

This living room is a master class in layering vintage rugs.

For $1,200!

The DIY mirror is a must-see.

For just $1,200!

The project involved new brick, a new porch, and more.

People say it has a Wes Anderson vibe.

You could do a similar project in any room.

The makeover goes all-in on the color blue.

This transformation brought a cold kitchen to life.

This project was all about finding the right paint shades — and perfecting the right painter’s tape method.

The before was gray with mostly brown-toned furniture, rugs, and objects that my boyfriend described as “curbside pickups.”

See how a voiceover artist transformed a closet into her dream workspace.

“I know that painting a room dark is a big decision," this DIYer says.

Plus, there’s a wallet-friendly hack for adding some vintage charm back.

The original floors and ceilings shine.

It's a one-of-a-kind solution for skylights that were letting in a little *too much* light during naptime.

“Everyone loves the surprise,” the renter says.

The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

“It’s an area we walk through several times a day, so I wanted it to feel more alive,” the DIYer says.

"I’m regularly pinching myself when I see this total dream kitchen in my own home,” the homeowner says.

The goal was to design a home office that made this DIYer feel creative.

And the bold color is a must-see.

All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.

Gorgeous upcycles straight ahead!

The bedroom evolved in phases.

“The original wall tiles were beautiful,” the DIYer says.

IKEA cabinets for the win — again.

The makeover uses three types of IKEA shelves to create a super practical storage wall.

This homeowner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to go bold.

“Don’t be afraid to try something you’ve never seen before,” the designer says.

The after feels like "being inside a Himalayan salt lamp,” the homeowner says.

Before tossing this stained chair, this DIYer tried one last solution — and it worked!

The tiles add a pop of color.

The DIY cabinet pulls — plus other renter-friendly upgrades — are a must-see.

I took the lamp from “forgettable farmhouse” to “custom cottage.”

“I wanted to create a neutral but cozy and comfortable atmosphere that still had an element of freshness, modernity, and maybe even a little sexiness,” the designer and homeowner says.

The built-in wardrobe hack only took one weekend and totally elevates the room.