DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

The 96-square-foot kitchen kept the same layout but got a major upgrade.

“It adds an amazing pop of color,” the DIYer says.

The DIY artwork saved the homeowner a ton of money.

Smart cabinet and countertop changes really open up the space.

For $800!

After a makeover, a “too shiny” cabinet gives a living room an unexpected pop of color.

“It still gives me joy every time I come home!” the homeowner says.

It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.

The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.

It’s the perfect spot for curling up with a good book.

The original floor was "very 2000s," the renter says.

Storage was a priority for the “after.”

The homeowner's design vision was "a mix of vintage and modern."

“Just because your laundry room is small doesn't mean it can't be functional or beautiful!” the DIYer says.

And it looks so great!

It looks like expensive bone inlay for less.

“It has a sophisticated European flavor now,” the DIYer says of the “after.”

Sage green is so timeless.

A “really plain” laundry room becomes a beautiful spot to wash and fold.

It's so functional, too.

You've got to see it.

It’s unrecognizable!

The couple did the entire transformation themselves.

The shade is everything!

A little expertise goes a long way.

"When it comes to making changes in my home, my number-one go-to is paint," this DIYer says.

“It's the perfect balance between cozy and contemporary,” the homeowner says.

And the wallpaper is so good!

“It looks a lot more expensive than it was,” the DIYer says.

This DIYer’s advice? “Don't be afraid to go bold.”

And the peel-and-stick countertops look so good.

The crown molding is perfection!

It looks like a work of art!

And the walls are super-bold, too.

“It was so much easier than I anticipated,” the renter says.

It’s such a serene sleep space for the parents and baby.

The goal was to create a space that was “bright on a budget.”

This transformation is green in more ways than one.

The kitchen makeover is a mix of DIY and professional work.

While it’s extremely beautiful as-is, it didn’t match the lavender theme I had going on with my other chairs, and it smelled really bad.

It's an extension of the home.

When interior designer Sophia Boccard’s (@35agave) uncle passed away in 2015, his house, which is located in Mazatlán, Mexico, sat empty for a few years. That is, until she and her husband, Socrates Figueroa, owners of 35 Agave Co., bought it and set out to reimagine the home — including the kitchen. But first, they renamed the house (like they do with all of their properties) to Casa Justinanio in honor of her uncle.

The tile feature wall adds drama.

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.

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.

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