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.

Nate Berkus Shares How He Makes a Bed Look Magazine-Worthy

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“It’s not that hard to do,” he says.

Olivia Harvey

Apr 4, 2023

B&A: A Geometric Wood Accent Wall Livens Up a Blank White Living Room for $450

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These homeowners “wanted something moody, modern and something no one else had.”

Sarah Everett

Apr 3, 2023

This TikToker Created a Stylish Headboard Out of Dollar-Store Gardening Fences

She created a chic headboard without spending hundreds of dollars.

Abby Monteil

Apr 3, 2023

This TikToker Is DIYing a Pop-Tart Gallery Wall

It looks good enough to eat.

Olivia Harvey

Apr 3, 2023

This TikToker DIYed a Live Terrarium Desk, and It’s So Charming

She even used some popular IKEA pieces.

Abby Monteil

Apr 3, 2023

B&A: This Bedroom Redo Ditches the Headboard for a Dramatic Botanical Mural

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"In my opinion, there is no right or wrong way to style your space," this homeowner says. "As long as it brings you joy, it's functional, and it showcases your personality, then it's perfect! Your home is an outward expression of your vibe!"

Sarah Everett

Apr 2, 2023

This TikToker Refinished a Thrifted Conference Table, and It Looks Unbelievable

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And the result looks way more expensive.

Noella Williams

Apr 2, 2023

B&A: An Underutilized Closet Becomes a Creative Crafting Station for $150

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“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.

Sarah Everett

Apr 1, 2023

This TikToker Turned an Old DVD Rack into a Plant Stand

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It’s unrecognizable.

Noella Williams

Apr 1, 2023

B&A: This 1955 Bathroom's $5,000 Gut Reno Reveals a Hidden Treasure

This DIYer "cried real (happy) tears" when she made the discovery during the demo process.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 31, 2023

B&A: A Bland '90s Kitchen Gets a Character-Packed DIY Redo for $7,000

The new cook space isn't just beautiful — its reimagined layout makes it more functional, too.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 30, 2023

Before and After: A Primary Bedroom's 1970s Style Returns With a Sunset Mural

Now the space has a groovy, bohemian backdrop.

Heather Bien

Mar 29, 2023

This TikToker Transformed a Dollar Store Find Into Affordable Planters

Planters don't have to be expensive.

Arielle Tschinkel

Mar 29, 2023

B&A: A Decrepit Gazebo Looks Completely Unrecognizable After a $600 Makeover

Paula Bishir-Jensen made her gazebo safer and so much more sophisticated.

Brigitt Earley

Mar 28, 2023

10 IKEA Storage Hacks for When You Need an Extra Closet

Warning/workspace/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/atmedia-cloudinary-image-block/atmedia-cloudinary-image-block.php82 When space is tight and money’s even tighter, IKEA is our happy place. Browsing the $30 wheeled carts and the $10 towel racks (both spotted above), it suddenly seems possible that we can actually afford a stylish, organized home. Even the fact that we have a teeny-tiny closet (or no closet at all…eep!) seems easily fixable.

Katie Holdefehr

Mar 28, 2023

Joanna Gaines Shares Three Ways To Style A Coffee Table For Spring

Let the spring vibes flow.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 28, 2023

Watch This Mom Make a Tokyo Marketplace for Her Daughter out of Cardboard

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“This needs to be in a museum,” said one commenter.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 28, 2023

“Collage Weaving” Is the New Technique Taking Over TikTok

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“They look like memories,” one TikTok user commented.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 28, 2023

7 Clever Ways to Make Cheap Appliances Look So Much Better

Big boxy white fridge bringing you down?

Dabney Frake

Mar 27, 2023

B&A: A $500 Bathroom Reno Roots Existing Features in a Sentimental Design

It’s all thanks to wallpaper and gilded accessories.

Brigitt Earley

Mar 27, 2023

B&A: A Massive 1970s Hutch Gets an Airy Upgrade Courtesy of a Clever IKEA Hack

A mid-century piece became a modern and functional "flo-denza."

Heather Bien

Mar 26, 2023

7 Smart IKEA Hacks to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming and Functional

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Give this high-traffic spot an upgrade.

Cat Meschia

Mar 26, 2023

B&A: A Neglected Backyard Corner Is Transformed By Paint and a Pergola for $400

A DIYer built her own pergola to get the oasis of her dreams.

Meg St-Esprit

Mar 24, 2023

B&A: A Group of Friends Turn a Wall Into a "Monet Meets Pollock" Work of Art

This DIY is perfect for art lovers on a budget.

Lilian Tanner

Mar 23, 2023

B&A: A Custom Banquette Makes This Tiny Dining Nook Breakfast-Ready

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A family has a place to gather for $300.

Sarah Everett

Mar 22, 2023

This Crafter’s Giant Crocheted PopTarts Are Blowing Up On TikTok

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“I think I need to learn to crochet.”

Abby Monteil

Mar 22, 2023

10 Table Fans That Are *Actually* Stylish

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You don't need to compromise on form or functionality with these great-looking picks.

Nicole Lund

Mar 21, 2023

This TikToker Found 5 Stylish Uses for Table Runners

That don't involve your table.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 21, 2023

B&A: Solid Oak Heirlooms Are Refreshed With a Modern Touch for $100

This is what one DIYer did with her inheritance.

Meg St-Esprit

Mar 20, 2023

Don't Pass Up Those Ceramic Crocks You Find at the Thrift Store

TikTok has an easy fix.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 20, 2023

This Etsy Find Dresses Up Plain Glass Cabinetry — No Power Tools Needed

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It’ll give your doors a bit of vintage character, even if they’re builder-grade or brand-new.

Sarah Everett

Mar 20, 2023

This DIY Deviled Egg Mirror Is Going Viral Because It’s Kitsch Perfection

You probably didn’t know you needed a deviled egg mirror, but now, how can you live without one?

Olivia Harvey

Mar 20, 2023

B&A: 5 Budget-Savvy Paint Projects Give This Decades-Old Kitchen a New Life

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"Never underestimate the power of paint!" this homeowner says of her paint projects — including her countertops which look unrecognizable after a $125 project.

Sarah Everett

Mar 19, 2023

This TikToker Created a "Central Perk"-Themed Coffee Nook

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Take a tour.

Arielle Tschinkel

Mar 19, 2023

B&A: A $60 Redo Gives This Plain IKEA MALM Dresser a High-End Custom Look

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Looking to paint IKEA furniture? Get this DIYer's tips first.

Sarah Everett

Mar 18, 2023

B&A: A Charming $120 IKEA BILLY Facelift Makes for an Ideal First Furniture Flip

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You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.

Sarah Everett

Mar 16, 2023

This TikToker Made Antique Portraits with Thrifted Wood Plaques

Hit your nearest thrift store for this fun project.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 16, 2023

See How Real Estate Pros Flipped a “Blank Box” House Back into a 1920s Charmer

The 940-square-foot home now flaunts period details.

Heather Bien

Mar 16, 2023

B&A: This Eclectic $5,000 Bedroom Redo is a Master Class in Pattern Mixing

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"Pattern and color are not my usual comfort zone, but I found myself really inspired by spaces that use a lot of pattern play and color," this homeowner says — and several of the prints in the space are totally shoppable.

Sarah Everett

Mar 15, 2023

This $28 Desktop Cord Wrangler Solves My Most Frustrating Technology Problem

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Plus, it’s just about as chic as any cord management solution can be.

Abigail J. Fallon

Mar 15, 2023

B&A: A 20-Year-Old Kitchen Gets a Room-Brightening Redo and a Bold Paint Color

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The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.

Sarah Everett

Mar 14, 2023

Before and After: A Non-Working Fireplace Goes from Bland to Glam in Under $200

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A can of paint and a little wallpaper went a long way to elevate the boring fireplace in our newly flipped home.

Charli Penn

Mar 14, 2023

This Hidden Feature Was the Best $100 I Spent for My Kitchen's Gut Reno

This cabinet upgrade took some patience and DIY know-how to install, but the results have been worth it.

Dana McMahan

Mar 14, 2023

Erin and Ben Napier’s Recent “Home Town” Makeover Included This Cool Faux Fireplace

There are lots of ways to make a faux fireplace look more interesting, but Erin and Ben may have just found the coolest one possible.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 14, 2023

This TikToker Used Glue To Frost Her Windows – Yes, Really

Remember making those glue bookmarks using your pencil case? Yeah, it’s the exact same idea.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 14, 2023

B&A: A Luxe Powder Room Redo Proves Neutrals Don't Have to Be Boring

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The bathroom, in its early stages, was "a bland space overall," this homeowner says. See how she added character while still keeping things neutral.

Sarah Everett

Mar 13, 2023

B&A: A Gut Reno and a New Layout Make a Cramped Kitchen Way More Usable

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The extensive renovation project made this kitchen, last touched in the 1990s, more functional for a family.

Sarah Everett

Mar 12, 2023

B&A: This $200 Rental-Friendly Hack Fakes the Look of Dramatic Built-Ins

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By painting her walls and built-ins the same color, this DIYer created a seamless storage setup. Read more about her painting tips and takeaways.

Sarah Everett

Mar 10, 2023

The Secret to Fixing Scratched Wooden Cabinets Costs Less than $10

HOME PROJECTS

Here’s a facepalming-ly easy hack for repairing wooden kitchen cabinets — or any other wooden surface, for that matter.

Sarah Everett

Mar 10, 2023

B&A: A Bare Attic Turns Into a "Magical and Serene" Bathroom

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"Bathrooms love plants, and plants love bathrooms. Get as many in there as can possibly fit!" this homeowner says.

Sarah Everett

Mar 9, 2023

B&A: I Gave My Dated Galley Kitchen a Modern, Functional Overhaul for $8,000

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DIYing as much as possible helped keep costs low, and allowed for splurges on bigger ticket items like appliances.

Juliana DeMarici

Mar 8, 2023

B&A: A 1980 Bathroom's Bold Redo Gives Its Original Green Fixtures Staying Power

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With the right surroundings, even so-called "dated" fixtures can look contemporary.

Sarah Everett

Mar 7, 2023

This TikToker Converted An Old Dresser Into A Chic Dog Feeding Station

Feed your pup in style.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 7, 2023

Here's a Brilliant Way To Use Those Thrift Store Accordion Peg Racks

Next time you see one of these accordion peg racks at the thrift store, pick it up.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 7, 2023

B&A: A Plain IKEA RAST Dresser Gets a Mid-Century-Inspired Look with a $100 DIY

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Tons of time-saving tips from a seasoned DIYer ahead!

Sarah Everett

Mar 6, 2023

Before and After: A “Buy Nothing” IKEA Bookcase Gets a High-End Look for $70

You’d never guess this piece of furniture was once a standard IKEA bookcase.

Brigitt Earley

Mar 3, 2023

Before and After: A 2-Week, $1,200 Redo Revitalizes This Dated Bathroom

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The guiding words for this project: "vintage New England with a twist."

Sarah Everett

Mar 2, 2023

These 5 Budget (and Renter-Friendly) DIYs Totally Transformed My Kitchen

They're easy and affordable!

Trisha Sprouse

Mar 2, 2023

This TikToker Found a Genius, Mostly Free Way to Completely Change the Look of Their Kitchen Cabinets

Before you rip out your kitchen cabinets, try flipping them first (literally).

Olivia Harvey

Mar 2, 2023

B&A: A Busted Bookshelf Transforms into a Show-Stopping Headboard for $100

With some clever DIY, this bookshelf is completely unrecognizable.

Ashley Poskin

Mar 1, 2023

This Is a Budget-Friendly, TikTok-Approved Hack for Your Staircase

Thank you, Brownstone Boys, for this brilliant idea that can save you big and still make an impact in an entry or otherwise.

Blair Donovan

Mar 1, 2023

A TikToker Framed Their Fridge Clutter And You’ll Want To Do The Same

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Give your kitchen a mini makeover!

Olivia Harvey

Mar 1, 2023

B&A: A Cottage Bathroom is Transformed into a Relaxing (and Much-Needed) Bedroom

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The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.

Sarah Everett

Feb 28, 2023

This IKEA Hack Hides Your Ugly Wi-Fi Router with Only 15 Minutes and About $20

This might be one of the easiest IKEA hacks we've ever seen.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 28, 2023

15 Stunning Ways to Hack IKEA's DUKTIG Play Kitchen

The tiniest, most adorable kitchens you ever did see.

Carrie McBride

Feb 28, 2023

This TikToker Turned a Free Facebook Marketplace Mirror Into the Gilded Piece of Her Dreams

For less than $50.

Arielle Tschinkel

Feb 27, 2023

Stuck on a Home Project? 6 Tips for Getting Through It from Experienced DIYers

Not every DIY is cake walk, but we've got the tips to carry you through.

Trisha Sprouse

Feb 27, 2023

B&A: The Best Part of This Budget Bathroom Redo is the $50 Vanity Transformation

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The "after" looks much brighter and cleaner, and the vanity is unrecognizable.

Sarah Everett

Feb 26, 2023

B&A: A Muted Bedroom's $300 Refresh Brings in Color, But Keeps the Calming Vibes

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"I have always had very colorful hair and clothes," this renter says. "I decided to surround myself in colorful surroundings."

Sarah Everett

Feb 25, 2023

This Is the Best Book Display Idea for Anyone Messy or Just Running Out of Space

This stacking method is both stylish and genius.

Danielle Blundell

Feb 25, 2023

9 Ways to Revamp Your Boring Old Dresser in Just One Day — and for $100 or Less

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Whether you have an old hand-me-down dresser or a past-its-prime IKEA one, these DIYs will give you plenty of ideas for giving it a new life.

Sarah Everett

Feb 24, 2023

TikTokers Are Painting Their Homes Using Potatoes

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That's one way to make an accent wall!

Abby Monteil

Feb 24, 2023