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: Empty closet
B&A: This $1,600 Closet Redo Makes IKEA BILLYs Look Like Luxe Built-Ins
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Flat-pack furniture or bespoke built-ins? In this redo, it's hard to tell.
Nikol Slatinska
Sep 2, 2022
B&A: A $3,000 Vintage-Inspired Redo Gives This Tiny LA Kitchen a Big New Look
HOME PROJECTS
This kitchen redo is packed with plenty of small space inspiration.
Sarah Everett
Sep 1, 2022
Jennifer Garner’s DIY Dunk Tank Is a Must-Have For Your Labor Day Cookout
She said it best herself, "Sometimes… you need a dunk tank.”
Olivia Harvey
Sep 1, 2022
B&A: A Renter's Under-$200 Redo Turns a Bare Balcony into a Joyful Hangout
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"The whole setup with the repotting of the plants took me less than three hours," this renter says.
Sarah Everett
Aug 31, 2022
B&A: A "Sad and Dirty" Laundry Room Becomes Cheery and Functional
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This workhorse space got an overhaul that's lots more welcoming.
Sarah Everett
Aug 30, 2022
This Cereal Bowl-Shaped Mirror Is a DIY That Looks Delicious and Decor-Friendly
If you've been interested by edible-looking decor, wait until you see this product.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 30, 2022
B&A: A 45-Minute, Tool-Free Redo Gives an IKEA MALM a Trendy New Look for $30
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This one belongs in the IKEA Hack hall of fame.
Sarah Everett
Aug 29, 2022
B&A: This Teeny Bedroom's Boho-Meets-Whimsical Redo Spares No Detail
HOME PROJECTS
A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 28, 2022
B&A: $800, 4 DIYs, and 1 IKEA Hack Turn a Cluttered Closet into a Chic WFH Spot
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A four-month DIY project helped turn a messy, ineffective closet into a practical vintage-inspired home office.
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 27, 2022
B&A: A Faux Fireplace and Other Glam Touches Revive a Plain 1920s Bedroom
HOME PROJECTS
The faux fireplace looks MUCH more expensive than its $300 price tag.
Sarah Everett
Aug 26, 2022
B&A: A 1970s-Style Bathroom Gets a Fresh Look — And Its 100-Year-Old Floors Back
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Painting and peeling up the old linoleum made a major difference in this redo.
Sarah Everett
Aug 25, 2022
B&A: A 1950s Kitchen Gets a $5,000 Redo (But Keeps Its Charming Retro Cabinets)
Preserving their kitchen's original cabinets "saved a tremendous amount of time and money," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Aug 24, 2022
B&A: Wood Filler Rescues 2 Free Facebook Marketplace Nightstands in a $125 Flip
New paint and new hardware also helped give this nightstand duo a more modern look.
Sarah Everett
Aug 23, 2022
B&A: A $1500 Redo Makes This "Builder Basic" Bathroom a Glam, Maximalist Space
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The bold wallpaper is a must-see!
Sarah Everett
Aug 22, 2022
B&A: A Boring Staircase Gets an $825 Bold & Moody Redo with a Cool Paint Trick
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"I counted how many times I used the stairs in question over the course of one day, and it was over 30!" this DIYer says. "That’s a lot of time to be in boring decor. It deserved a makeover."
Sarah Everett
Aug 21, 2022
This $7 IKEA Hack Replaces More Expensive Floating Shelves
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Spice racks are surprisingly versatile!
Abby Monteil
Aug 21, 2022
B&A: A Stuck-in-the-'70s Basement Transforms into a Bright, Inviting Play Space
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This basement's color palette went from fluorescent orange and sage green to all-white and serene.
Sarah Everett
Aug 20, 2022
B&A: "A Sad, Dark" Basement Bathroom Becomes "Electric" and Cheery with 4 DIYs
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See the "Electric Poppies" wallpaper bring this small gray bathroom to life.
Sarah Everett
Aug 19, 2022
3 Smart, Space-Saving DIYs That Will Convince You to Ditch Your Nightstand
If you're looking to squeeze a lot of function into a small space, there are better options than a standard nightstand.
Heather Bien
Aug 19, 2022
B&A: An Unruly Office Gets an Organized, IKEA-Hacked Redo for $2,500
"I have space to store items rather than having them out in the open," this homeowner says of her "after." "Overall it’s a lighter and brighter space."
Sarah Everett
Aug 17, 2022
B&A: 5 DIY Projects Totaling $2,500 Give a Dark 2010s Kitchen a Fresh New Look
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Here's what to do with that awkward empty space above early- and mid- 2000s kitchen cabinetry.
Sarah Everett
Aug 16, 2022
B&A: In 6 Weeks, a Dated '90s Bathroom Becomes a Sophisticated, Spa-Like Space
Bold wallpaper and floating fixtures bring this bathroom into the 2020s.
Sarah Everett
Aug 15, 2022
You Can “Remove” Wood Paneling Without Actually Removing It, According to TikTok
No demo necessary.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 15, 2022
This TikToker Turned a Decorative Halloween Sign Into a Year-Round Statement Piece
Gothcore vibes.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 15, 2022
B&A: DIY Built-Ins and Dramatic Paint Transform This Family's Reading Room
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"The only thing we would do differently is doing it earlier," these homeowners say of their DIY project. "It has really made the space feel purposeful."
Sarah Everett
Aug 14, 2022
B&A: Clever DIYs Make a Once-Dingy 1960s Bedroom a Cozy Coastal Escape
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You have to see the "built-in" dresser for yourself. (Hint: It's the same knotty oak one from before.)
Sarah Everett
Aug 13, 2022
B&A: A Home Office Becomes a Cool Kid's Room in This $400 DIY-Filled Redo
A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.
Sarah Everett
Aug 12, 2022
The 23 Best Indoor Garden Ideas for Bringing the Great Outdoors Inside
Yes, you can even cultivate trees in your living room.
Melissa Epifano
Aug 12, 2022
B&A: $1,500 DIY Built-Ins Make an Unkempt Basement a Productive Workspace
A few smart details make these built-ins look totally luxe (even though they were DIY)!
Sarah Everett
Aug 11, 2022
B&A: An IKEA MALM Headboard Becomes a Glam Tufted Masterpiece for Just $70
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Staple gun + stretchy velvet fabric for the win.
Sarah Everett
Aug 10, 2022
Before and After: A $4,000 Luxe Laundry Room Redo Remembers Every Detail
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From storage to a sink to ample folding space, the "after" has it all and looks great, too.
Sarah Everett
Aug 9, 2022
B&A: I Helped My Parents Give Their Decades-Old Bedroom a Modern New Look
Sometimes you just need a persistent (read: pushy) family member to finally finish a project you've been meaning to get to. For my parents, that person is me.
Kelly Dawson
Aug 7, 2022
Before and After: A Closed-Off Living Room Gets an Airy, Open New Look
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With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!
Sarah Everett
Aug 5, 2022
B&A: A "Modern-Traditional" Makeover Ups the Charm in This Beige '90s Bathroom
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DIYs and vintage finds make a once-dingy bathroom quaint and cozy.
Sarah Everett
Aug 4, 2022
These Curbside Finds Could Become Your Next In-Home Bar
Seriously? Talk about turning trash into treasure.
Savannah West
Aug 4, 2022
B&A: $35 IKEA Floor Tiles and a Bold Paint Color Rescue This Once-Dull Balcony
Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.
Sarah Everett
Aug 3, 2022
B&A: A Tiny NYC Kitchen Gets a Timeless, Functional Redo for Under $5,000
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This part-DIY, part-pro reno made the most of a teeny galley kitchen.
Sarah Everett
Aug 2, 2022
B&A: A Very Blue Builder-Grade Bathroom Gets a $3,500 Glam Tile Glow-Up
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This bathroom redo is full of luxe details done through DIY.
Sarah Everett
Aug 1, 2022
B&A: A DIY Mural Gives This Entryway Some Cheery Boho Vibes — All for $0
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"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.
Sarah Everett
Jul 31, 2022
B&A: A Basic Pair of End Tables Gets a Not-So-Basic New Look
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From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.
Sarah Everett
Jul 30, 2022
B&A: This Boho-Minimalist RV Bedroom Redo Is Packed with Small Space Ideas
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Even though RVs and campers often come in shades of beige and brown, they don't have to stay that way, according to this intrepid DIYer.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2022
These 7 Outdoor Makeovers Turned Bare, Unsightly Spaces Into Oases
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From custom built decks and DIY furniture to unique dining solutions and twinkling lights, these seven formerly frightening spaces show dramatic before and afters that totally changed the way these homeowners and renters live. 
Heather Bien
Jul 28, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Home Office Gets Organized with Luxe Built-Ins for $1,000
The before? Boring and a little dysfunctional. The after? A dream combo of stylish and practical.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2022
11 Back-to-School DIYs to Make This Your Most Organized and Fun Year Yet
From customized backpacks to ultra-practical desk organizers, these simple DIYs will get the school year off on the right track.
Cat Meschia
Jul 27, 2022
A Shapely Trend Is Taking Over Side Tables Right Now
Here are eight of the best ones on the market right now.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 27, 2022
B&A: 3 Peel-and-Stick Projects Transform a Rental Kitchen for Just $200
A little contact paper goes a long way in this teeny kitchen.
Sarah Everett
Jul 26, 2022
20 Simple DIY Crafts to Try at Home (That You Can Do in One Day)
Marble trays, mirror boxes, and macrame, oh my!
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jul 26, 2022
Before & After: 3 Shade-Shifting Paint Redos All Use the Same Color (Really!)
Is it gray? Is it green? Is it blue? Trick question, it's all three!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 26, 2022
B&A: A Quick $100 Refresh Gives This Plain Bathroom Some Much-Needed Personality
The redo was done with two small paint projects that took a few hours each.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 25, 2022
HGTV’s “No Demo Reno” Takes a Kitchen and Den Out of the 90s
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In the latest episode of the HGTV series, Jenn gave their home (including the kitchen and living room) some functional and modern upgrades.
Lillian Brown
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A Standard Front Door Gets a Modern New Look (Yes, It's the Same Door!)
A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A Pink-Carpeted Basement Becomes a Gorgeous Storage-Packed Dining Space
This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2022
People Can’t Believe How Good This DIY Checkboard Rug Turned Out
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But by the end of the video, commenters couldn’t believe how incredible the final result is.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 24, 2022
B&A: A 1954 TV Cabinet Gets a New Life as the Coolest MCM Home Bar for $150
"Cheers" to a vintage-inspired home for vintage glassware!
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2022
12 of the Most Colorful IKEA Hacks We've Ever Seen
Neutral? We don't know her.
Cat Meschia
Jul 23, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 DIY Redo Turns a Dingy Basement into a Bright Yet Cozy Hangout
A painted fireplace, DIY slat wall, fresh paint, and a DIY ottoman really make this gathering space sing. Now, you can't even tell it's a basement.
Sarah Everett
Jul 22, 2022
This Cat “Igloo” Is Cleverly Disguised as a Stylish Side Table
A lot of cat beds stick out like a sore thumb, so to remedy this, one designer has turned it into something else: a side table.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 22, 2022
We Found a Stylish Hack for Hanging Pants, and You’ll Never Go Back to Hangers Again
Your wardrobe deserves this chic, space-saving hack.
Kendall Cornish
Jul 21, 2022
B&A: A "Dumping Ground" Closet Gets a Multifunctional New Life for $500
This closet redo makes a space for everything.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 20, 2022
3 Dramatic DIY Transformations That Cost $50 or Less
With careful thought, preparation, and a good amount of creativity, you can make small but still really impactful changes to your space on a tighter budget.
Alison Goldman
Jul 20, 2022
Mindy Kaling Has a Restaurant Booth In Her Kitchen
And it’s far from kitschy.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 20, 2022
B&A: A Beige-on-Beige Bathroom Gets a Modern Redo Thanks to Paint and Tile
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New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.
Sarah Everett
Jul 19, 2022
B&A: A Dull Living Room Corner Becomes a Design Feature for Around $500
This homeowner has some great advice for styling shelves.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2022
These Are The Home DIY Projects Americans Find Most Stressful
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No matter how handy you might consider yourself to be, DIY home projects are always an exercise in creativity, humility, and, of course, patience.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 18, 2022
B&A: A "Plain, Boring" Bedroom Gets a Cheerful Redo with DIYs Starting at $15
The results are warm and cozy, but still bright and inviting.
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2022
Run To Trader Joe’s To Pick Up These New “Pool Float” Planters
That plant shelf is probably pretty full already, but there’s always room for just one more.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2022
B&A: A White-Walled Dining Room Goes Seriously Bold with Paint and Wallpaper
Strategic wallpaper placement helped up the drama in this sophisticated dining room redo.
Sarah Everett
Jul 16, 2022
This DIY Framed TV Tutorial Is Going Viral On TikTok
The project only cost $60.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 16, 2022
B&A: A 20-Year-Old Bathroom Gets a Stylish and Sophisticated Head-to-Toe Redo
The space was trapped in the early 2000s, but a DIY redo filled with luxe touches totally changed that.
Sarah Everett
Jul 15, 2022
A Builder-Grade House Was Transformed Into a Colorful "Spaceship Chic" Home
Ashley Maeda lives with her husband and two daughters in the Southern California desert. "I look at my home as my canvas," she says. "There is always a half-finished mural somewhere because I am constantly painting something new."
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Jul 15, 2022
10 One-Hour Paint Makeovers That Truly Anyone Can Do
From chalky finish paint to spray paint and many shades of craft paint in between.
Trisha Sprouse
Jul 15, 2022
B&A: A TV Wall Transformed in Less Than a Day Thanks to Paint Sample Pots
Because some functional essentials in your home are not so appealing to look at when not in use — like your television. 
Ariana LaBarrie
Jul 15, 2022