DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

Storage meets style in this IKEA makeover.

“It’s mega-simple and is a really fun quick upcycle,” the DIYer says.

When dreamy closet doors were out of budget for these homeowners, they created their own.

This DIYer has great advice for budgeting for a reno.

Turns out, tuning your living room into a cozy oasis doesn't require any paint.

See how a lime wash accent wall and new light fixtures, plus new furniture and styling, take a bedroom from so-so to so thoughtful.

It feels so much larger.

And for under $1,000!

It’s an ombre work of art!

Plus, read all the ways I kept my kitchen remodel costs low.

This one-wall redo will have you ready to whip out your roller and paint brush.

“Facebook was 100% instrumental in this project,” this DIYer says of her ultra-budget-savvy project.

It’s a practical statement piece now.

It’s official: Stripe girl summer is continuing into fall.

Before, this homeowner never wanted to work in this office. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to start the day.

This historic living room redo shows off the room’s best features.

Paint made the biggest difference in this 128-square-foot kitchen.

The “after” features an unexpected trio of colors that work together swimmingly.

“You don’t have to spend a fortune to make an impact,” this DIYer says.

The "after" is twice as bright.

Not to mention, he wallpaper is stunning.

I’ve always loved artist Peter Bliss’ vintage floral lamps, and I sought to make my own DIY version.

There are countless shades of pink.

The DIY headboard is so clever.

“I love the green and pink color palette,” the homeowner says on Instagram. “In fact, I’d it picked out loooong before we ever got the keys to this house.”

The goal was to take the bedroom from "overbearing" to a light-filled space.

It's perfect for maximalists!

“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.

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

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

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.

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.

Plus color and pattern galore!

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

This renter made big use of her small square footage.

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

And the paint color is a must-see.

The whole project cost just $100.

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

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

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

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.

Paint did a lot of heavy lifting here.

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

The after is pure sunshine.

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.

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.

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.

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.