Easy DIY Projects

From creating simple home accessories from scratch to upgrading home-decor staples, these DIY projects are do-able by just about anyone.
Before: White kitchen with white floors and black countertops
4 Renter-Friendly Swaps Made This Kitchen Look Brand NewHome Projects
Best part? The changes are renter-friendly, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
about 1 hour ago
3 IKEA Pieces Made This Cluttered Garage Entryway Look Built-InHome Projects
The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.
Sarah Everett
yesterday
A Tiny Balcony Became a Charming Cafe-Inspired Oasis for $600Home Projects
Budget-friendly items and clever touches deck out this small outdoor space and create two distinct zones.
Sarah Everett
1 day ago
Just $75 Created a Bold Accent Wall in a “No Personality” BathroomHome Projects
A funky black-and-white accent wall transforms a simple, small bathroom.
Savannah West
2 days ago
A 1982 Camping Trailer Looks Unrecognizable After a $500 DIY RedoHome Projects
Nope, we didn’t drop a zero on that total cost. Budget-friendly DIYs were the key to this dramatic transformation.
Sarah Everett
3 days ago
I’m Stealing My Mom’s Chic Toilet Paper Holder Hack (It Elevates Any Bathroom!)Decorating
I’m never looking at this storage tool the same way again.
Zee Krstic
3 days ago
A Custom Mural and Smart Storage Fixed This Messy BathroomHome Projects
Strategic DIYs gave this once-blah bathroom lots more charm, including a seriously cool custom mural.
Sarah Everett
3 days ago
3 Paint DIYs Turned This Very Brown Kitchen into a Happy SpaceHome Projects
If you didn't believe in the transformative power of paint, this project will convince you.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 1, 2026
This DIY Space-Saving Redo Turned a Blah Bedroom into a Cozy RetreatHome Projects
It's packed full of DIYs, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 1, 2026
A $400 Secondhand DIY Made a Patio Feel Like a Mediterranean EscapeHome Projects
Sarahli Wilcox, a DIY influencer, used secondhand tiles to create a mosaic-style flooring. It saved her gazebo’s concrete flooring and only cost $400.
LJ Smelker
Apr 30, 2026
This Bold $200 Kitchen Redo Has an Unexpected Color ComboHome Projects
The biggest piece of the project cost just $160.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 30, 2026
A Windowless Bathroom Gets a Budget-Friendly Redo — It’s So Bright!Home Projects
No natural light? No problem.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 30, 2026
A Dated Brown Bathroom Is Now a Calm Sanctuary for Under $500Home Projects
The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.
Sam Manzella
Apr 29, 2026
An IKEA KALLAX Shelf Got an Unrecognizable $200 DIY MakeoverHome Projects
A glam IKEA KALLAX hack gives this shelf a new look for $200
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 3, 2021
An “Outdated and Cramped” Bathroom Gets a Colorful Pink UpdateHome Projects
TJ’s Dwellings & Designs needed to take an “outdated” bathroom and turn it into a personality-filled space that could work as both the primary and guest bathroom.
LJ Smelker
Apr 28, 2026
A $100 DIY Added a Bold Accent Wall to a Bedroom Stuck in 1959Home Projects
Low-cost updates made a huge difference in this dated, smelly bedroom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 28, 2026
An IKEA KALLAX Got New Life After a Stylish and Practical DIYHome Projects
It uses a trendy material to make the old piece look brand new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 28, 2026
An “Outdated and Drab” Kitchen Got a Modern Makeover For LessHome Projects
This sophisticated redo was completed in phases over two years.
Emmy Lucas
Apr 27, 2026
A Living Room's Conversation Pit Is So Stylish After a $500 RefreshHome Projects
A little DIY and some smart shopping totally transforms this living area.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 27, 2026
This Dated Bathroom Feels Warm and High-End Thanks to Smart DIY FixesHome Projects
This redo proves you can go a long way on a small budget.
Savannah West
Apr 26, 2026
A $500 DIY Airy Bathroom Redo Didn't Touch the Vintage Green FixturesHome Projects
Updating the surroundings allowed the bathroom's retro charm to come through.
Brigitt Earley
Apr 26, 2026
An IKEA Hack and Bold Blue Paint Transformed This Nonfunctional Laundry RoomHome Projects
It has a high-end look without the high-end price.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 25, 2026
IKEA Cabinets and a Surprise Brick Chimney Made This Kitchen a ShowstopperHome Projects
Semi-custom IKEA cabinets and DIY countertops are two of the smart choices this homeowner made in his kitchen renovation.
Sarah Everett
Apr 25, 2026
A 615-Square-Foot Portland Rental Is Full of DIYs and Clever Rental Hacks
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Gretchen's superpower is finding amazing pieces for her home on a budget. Through thrifting and DIY, she's been able to find stylish items AND make incredible additions to complete her trendy Portland one-bedroom apartment.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 24, 2026
This Barely-Functional Kitchen Was Fixed for Just $550Home Projects
A stick-on backsplash, contact paper countertops, and a portable dishwasher make the space way more functional before a major renovation.
Sarah Everett
Apr 24, 2026
A Tiny, “Neglected” Backyard Became the Coziest European-Style PatioHome Projects
A small rental backyard had several hiccups during renovation, but after being nearly doubled in size, it's the coziest garden escape. With trellises, an IKEA loveseat, and renter-friendly hacks.
LJ Smelker
Apr 23, 2026
Peel-And-Stick Tile Transformed a Builder-Grade Bath for Only $200Home Projects
The hack these DIYers used on their old 1990s vanity will blow you away.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 23, 2026
A Dark Kitchen Is Now "Warm and Bright" Thanks to Floating ShelvesHome Projects
The project came to life little by little over the course of six months.
Lydia Mack
Apr 23, 2026
This $300 DIY Completely Modernized a Dated StaircaseHome Projects
There was no paint required for this simple update.
Sarah Everett
Apr 22, 2026
A Run-Down Guest Bedroom Turned into a Dark, Decadent RetreatHome Projects
It's hard to believe it's still the same space.
Christianna Silva
Apr 22, 2026
This Cluttered Entryway Got a Dreamy Orange Makeover for Just $350Home Projects
One intrepid DIYer gave her father-in-law the gift of a gorgeous and functional entryway.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 21, 2026
Blue Paint and an IKEA Hack Revived a “Neglected” BedroomHome Projects
The before paint color? Meh. The after? Marvelous.
Christianna Silva
Apr 21, 2026
This Boring Bedroom Got a Cozy $275 Upgrade — and It Changed EverythingHome Projects
This renter got tired of staring at a plain wall, so she DIYed it beautifully.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 20, 2026
A ’90s Beige Living Room Got a Cozy, Airy Black-and-White RedoHome Projects
A smart paint job takes this once-boring fireplace front-and-center.
Sarah Everett
Apr 19, 2026
I’m Swapping Living Room Blinds for a Shower Curtain Rod (See Why!)Decorating
The result feels so fairy princess.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 19, 2026
A Cluttered Laundry Zone Is Now Organized from Floating ShelvesHome Projects
It didn't take much to turn this dump spot into a more practical, usable space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 19, 2026
A Lackluster '80s Fireplace Got a Bold, Cozy RedoHome Projects
And it's still filled with vintage charm.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 18, 2026
An Awkward Alcove Becomes a Dreamy Reading Nook for Only $255Home Projects
This would be the perfect spot to curl up with a book on a Saturday morning.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 7, 2023
The Mind-Blowing Thrift Hack Our Editors Love (The Result Is Stunning!)Decorating
Literally a 3-minute process!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 17, 2026
Bold Colors Transformed an All-White Bathroom for $450Home Projects
Watch this bathroom go from blah to bold.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 17, 2026
This Cabin Fully Restored the Bathroom’s Redwood PanelingHome Projects
A designer renovated his 1980s cabin’s bathroom — blending mid-century modern tiles with fully restored redwood paneling.
LJ Smelker
Apr 16, 2026
A $200 Bold Paint Job Brought a Living Room Back to LifeHome Projects
The unexpected paint job gives the vintage living room a completely new look.
Sarah Everett
Apr 16, 2026
A Privacy Trick & Bold Colors Transformed a Concrete BalconyHome Projects
This balcony looks like it's fit for a beach resort.
Carolin Lehmann
Apr 16, 2026
A Kitchen's Paint Redo Makes Its '90s Countertops Look Brand NewHome Projects
This kitchen transformation proves that small changes can make a big difference.
Savannah West
Apr 15, 2026
This Simple DIY Made Every Door in Her Home Look So Much Better — for Under $40Home Projects
It makes the whole house look more cohesive.
Shelby Deering
Apr 15, 2026
An Easy $100 Hack Made an IKEA RAST Dresser Look UnrecognizableHome Projects
"I have seen several cane nightstands and dressers like this online, but they are so expensive! So I made my own affordable option," this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2026
A Very '70s Dark Wood-Paneled Hallway Got a Butter Yellow RevampHome Projects
It was a forgotten two-foot space, but now it's a breath of fresh air this spring.
LJ Smelker
Apr 14, 2026
This “Boring and Bland” Bedroom Got a $300 Redo With an Under-$50 HackHome Projects
The whole redo is packed with small, smart changes that make a big difference.
Sarah Everett
Mar 22, 2023
3 Paint DIYs Made This Dated Kitchen Look So Fresh — for Just $300Home Projects
This 1956 house got the fresh mid-century-inspired look it deserves.
Savannah West
Apr 14, 2026
These IKEA BILLY Bookcases Made a 90's Living Room Look Custom (For Way Less)Home Projects
These homeowners saved literal thousands (!!!) with this IKEA dupe for built-ins.
Sarah Everett
Apr 13, 2026
An “Unusable” Backyard Is Now a Cozy, Year-Round Outdoor SanctuaryHome Projects
It's "almost like gaining a new room to the house," the homeowner says.
Lydia Mack
Apr 13, 2026
IKEA Storage Completely Transformed This 100-Year-Old KitchenHome Projects
The after perfectly blends style and function.
Savannah West
Apr 12, 2026
A Thrifted Wooden Shelf Became a Shaker-Style DIY for Under $200Home Projects
Beneath those scuffs and stains lies lots of potential.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 12, 2026
A "Depressing" Bedroom With Leftover Furniture Becomes a Cozy RetreatHome Projects
This blank box had a lot of untapped potential.
Carolin Lehmann
Apr 11, 2026
IKEA's $25 Solid Pine Find Is the Most Unexpected Way to Get a Room DividerHome Projects
You can have a chic room divider using just three items.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 11, 2026
The Viral Kitchen Hack DIYers Can’t Stop Praising: It’s a “Game Changer”Decorating
And the best part? The project is done within an afternoon — and for less than $100.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 11, 2026
A "Blank, Beige Box" Living Room Transformed into a Dream Luxe LibraryHome Projects
The "after" will make you gasp.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 11, 2026
A $20 Garage Sale Dresser Lasted 10 Years From Two Fun MakeoversHome Projects
Solid pieces of furniture like this one can be made over again and again.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 10, 2026
I Built a DIY Raised Garden Bed in My Sister's Yard for Less Than $200Plants & Yard
It only took about two hours.
Kylie McConville
Apr 10, 2026
A "Drab" RV Is Now a Modern, High-End Cabin on WheelsHome Projects
The bold green kitchen is the star of the show.
Emmy Lucas
Apr 10, 2026
This Once-Plain Kid’s Bedroom Got a Bold Color-Drenched MakeoverHome Projects
Kara Hobbs used a few existing items from the room and added bold colors to create an engaging space to rest, read, and play.
LJ Smelker
Apr 9, 2026