DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

The living room was missing something crucial.

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

With an orange painted fridge!

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.

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.

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

It’s giving total “main character energy.”

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!

The new backsplash brings major color and drama.

Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.

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!

And it looks so chic!

The "after" is so much more colorful.

"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.”

Strategic changes made all the difference.

"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.

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.