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.
A green and blue floral patterned wallpaper in a living area with a piano
The One Thing You're Forgetting When You Wallpaper (and the $0 Way to Fix It)
Take your DIY project from good to great with this easy project you can do in minutes.
Kelly Dawson
Jun 3, 2022
10 Other Uses for Wine Racks You’ve Got to Try
Easy project hacks you can cheers to!
Carolin Lehmann
Jun 2, 2022
A Small NYC Rental's Paint and Wallpaper DIYs Pack a Personality Punch
Mitali Gupta intentionally selected colors, furniture, accessories, and lighting to create the atmosphere she and her partner wanted in each room of the apartment they rent.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 2, 2022
B&A: A "Cookie Cutter Condo Bath with Dull Gray Walls" Gets a Spa-Like $400 Redo
A just-OK 2014 bathroom gets a stylish and serene budget-friendly makeover.
Sarah Everett
Jun 1, 2022
This New Brand from Bed Bath & Beyond Has Serena & Lily Vibes On An IKEA Budget
Prices start at just $3!
Danielle Blundell
Jun 1, 2022
B&A: Space-Savvy Projects Turn a Patch of Grass into a Relaxing Patio for $2000
You've got to see the refurbished outdoor tub.
Sarah Everett
May 31, 2022
B&A: This $2 Basket-Turned-Boho Planter Is a 20-Minute Project
One item you should always add to your secondhand shopping list? Wicker baskets. You never know what kind of cute accessories you can make with them.
Sarah Everett
May 30, 2022
B&A: A 2001 Kitchen Gets a Modern Redo Without Scrapping the Cabinets
Take it from this homeowner: In a kitchen redo, one of the most important steps in painting your cabinets is the prep work so they're nice and smooth. Also important? Splurging on high-quality finishes here and there.
Sarah Everett
May 29, 2022
B&A: A Red Wallpapered Spare Room Gets a Total Transformation for Under $3,000
The new wall treatment looks high-end and makes the whole room feel more soothing.
Sarah Everett
May 28, 2022
B&A: $300 Worth of DIY Projects Make This Small Balcony Much More Inviting
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No space is too small to enjoy al fresco dining, sipping, reading, or relaxing.
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2022
B&A: For $105, a Secondhand Cabinet Becomes a Multifunctional Litter Box
Do you love everything about your cat — except their litter box? The cumbersome, smelly eyesore can throw off the aesthetic of any home.
Ariana LaBarrie
May 27, 2022
Before and After: A $70 Paint and Stencil Redo Totally Revives a Tired Dresser
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The revamped piece has a bone inlay look for less.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2022
A Small San Diego Loft Has DIY Art Ideas and Adorable Dogs
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Jeff and Tim aren't allowed to paint since they're renting, so to bring warmth and color into a sterile, concrete space, they've incorporated warm and organic textures of leather, wood, vintage rugs, and faux furs.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 26, 2022
B&A: Painting the Cabinets in This Kitchen Made Everything Look New Again
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There are three great cabinet painting tips in this redo by Drew Scott of Lone Fox Home.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2022
B&A: A $250 Natural Wood Coffee Table Project Brings the Outdoors In
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DIYers Faith and Julia found this slab of wood on Facebook Marketplace.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2022
B&A: An RV Bought "As-Is" Undergoes an Unbelievable 30-Day Transformation
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"Our goal was to create a modern inspired tiny home on wheels, and that's exactly what we did," this RV owner says.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2022
5 Practical Decor Items Tia Mowry Can't Live Without
A tour of the actress's home is a showcase of comfort and family.
Savannah West
May 24, 2022
This Brutalist-Meets-Cozy Furniture Style Is Taking Over
And you can make it yourself!
Danielle Blundell
May 24, 2022
This Is Why Leaf-Pressing Belongs on Your Spring Bucket List
It's the perfect way to preserve the first blush of the season.
Sofia Rivera
May 24, 2022
Before and After: A Grimy Outdoor Wall Gets a Beautiful Summer-Ready Redo
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A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he's got tips to share.
Sarah Everett
May 23, 2022
This Dreamy 164-Square-Foot Treehouse Was Built Entirely by Hand for Only $15k
Though Will Sutherland and Sabrina Hartley's creation may be small, it's not lacking in comfort or style.
Adrienne Breaux
May 23, 2022
You'll Love These DIY Garden Shed & Structure Plans
There's a new trend in garden design that is surprisingly affordable.
Erin Scottberg
May 22, 2022
B&A: A $600 DIY Adds Function and Style to a Blank Wall Beside the Stairs
The once unused space is now an organized drop spot right at the home's entryway.
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2022
This Viral TikTok Shows How You Can Make Your Dishwasher Invisible
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If your stainless steel appliances just aren’t doing it for you anymore, then TikTok is coming to the rescue.
Olivia Harvey
May 21, 2022
B&A: Small Changes Work Together to Transform a Basic Bedroom for $650
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New light fixtures, a new ceiling treatment, new curtains, and more all help to spruce up this space.
Sarah Everett
May 20, 2022
B&A: A Plain Attic Space Becomes a Cute and Cozy Lounge for Movie Nights
From the cushy seating to the warm color palette, every part of this new hangout spot is inviting.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2022
B&A: A Coffee Table Headed for the Dumpster Looks Shiny & New Again for Just $10
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"I asked my neighbor why was he throwing it out, and he said it was just old and worn," this DIYer says. "I saw a table that I could restore."
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2022
Before and After: Lisa Kudrow Gives an Outdated Condo an Update
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The “Friends” star wanted to craft an updated condo that was also pet friendly for her pal Thea's many adopted animals. 
Lillian Brown
May 18, 2022
6 Tasks DIYers Should Almost Always Do Themselves, According to Reddit
Learning to do these tasks in your own home can save you lots of money in the long run.
Kelly Dawson
May 18, 2022
B&A: This Cheerful Retro Kitchen Redo is Full of Small Space Upgrades to Steal
Whether you use them all, or just pick one idea to bring to your own space, this makeover is packed with inspo. And by the way: The new floor and wall treatments are renter-friendly!
Sarah Everett
May 17, 2022
This Small San Francisco Studio Apartment Looks and Feels Like a Sunrise
This 560-square-foot studio apartment in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood is Dipa Halder's first solo apartment, and she's personalized this blank canvas with murals, DIY art, and furniture and decor that remind her of the colors of a sunrise.
Esteban Cortez
May 17, 2022
B&A: A TV Wall Shakes Its "Just-Moved Emptiness" with a Small-Budget Redo
This TV wall goes from personality-less to charm central with just a few easy changes.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 16, 2022
This Lovely, Modern Toronto Home Is Filled With Clever and Cool DIYs
Momina and her husband, Ali, moved into this Toronto townhouse at the start of the pandemic and spent A LOT of time at home. Since then, they have been spending their time slowly and intentionally customizing their space.
Lauren Kolyn
May 16, 2022
B&A: A Dinged-Up 1960s Nightstand Becomes a Statement Piece for About $50
This cute nightstand started out with dings and chips, but a bit of DIY gave it a surprising (and bold) new look.
Sarah Everett
May 15, 2022
A TikToker Made a Renter-Friendly Checkerboard DIY for Under $8 (!)
Bonus: it's budget- and rental-friendly.
Blair Donovan
May 15, 2022
B&A: An "Awful" '80s Bookshelf Gets a Scandi-Style Upgrade Using IKEA Shelves
This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.
Sarah Everett
May 14, 2022
B&A: A "Blank, Empty, Sad" Spot Beside the Stairs Becomes a Major Design Moment
A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.
Sarah Everett
May 13, 2022
B&A: Flipping the Layout of This '90s Kitchen Made It Way More Spacious
The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.
Sarah Everett
May 12, 2022
What Are Spider Mites And How Can You Save Your Plants From Them?
So, you’ve noticed some tiny pests creeping on your precious houseplants , leaving little webs and stressing out your once-thriving plant. Here’s the bad news: You may have a case of white spider mites. These buggers reproduce quickly, so the time to take action is NOW to save your favorite green buddies, like your fiddle leaf fig plants and dracaena plants. Here’s the good news: It’s possible to quell a spider mite infestation, but it will require persistence.
Katie Holdefehr
May 11, 2022
The New Ace Hotel’s Furniture Collection Has Us Totally Inspired
A couch or upholstered chair, for example, are usually DIYs I wouldn’t consider approaching, just because the time, effort, and cost of supplies usually ends up breaking even anyway. But then, I saw Australian designer Fiona Lynch’s new furniture line.
Caroline Mullen
May 11, 2022
Before and After: A Childhood Dresser Gets a Grown-Up New Look for $60
"Why spend a ton of money on a new dresser when a little paint is all it needs?" this DIYer asks.
Sarah Everett
May 10, 2022
This $5 Paint Project Barely Takes Any Time or Effort, But the Payoff Is Huge
You can pull it off in about an hour.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 10, 2022
B&A: A Tiny 1945 Galley Kitchen Gets a Luxe-Looking, Space-Maximizing Redo
Discounted secondhand cabinets came to the rescue in this stylish kitchen makeover.
Sarah Everett
May 9, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Corner Becomes a Cute and Functional Kitchenette for Just $580
A mother-daughter duo completed this budget-savvy redo together.
Sarah Everett
May 8, 2022
The Interactive Tool Shows the Easiest IKEA Furniture to Assemble
And the hardest.
Emma Kershaw
May 8, 2022
12 Tiny Kitchens with Seriously Big DIY Organization Ideas
These kitchens pack a lot of function into a small space.
Erin Johnson
May 7, 2022
Before and After: A Cozy $485 Redo for a 1980s-Era "Ugly Eyesore" Bathroom
A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.
Sarah Everett
May 7, 2022
11 Stylish DIY Pallet Bed Frames to Suit Any Kind of Bedroom
This affordable DIY is more versatile than you think.
Jaime Brown
May 7, 2022
B&A: This $450 Laundry Room Redo Includes 6 Seriously Impressive DIYs
One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.
Sarah Everett
May 6, 2022
B&A: A 1970s Dresser Gets a Statement-Making Two-Toned Redo for $150
"One of my favorite finishes to create is giving a piece a 'dipped' look," this furniture flipper says.
Sarah Everett
May 5, 2022
A Young Family’s Home Is Full of Facebook Marketplace Finds and Clever DIYs
Kelby Mayberry and her husband, an active duty member of the military, share their home, this 1,300-square-foot rental duplex, with their two young kids and their pets. They've thrifted and DIYed a lot of elements in the home for a budget-friendly and stylish space.
Sarah Lyon
May 5, 2022
This TikToker DIYed a $1,000 Faux Plant For Only $25
It looks great.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 5, 2022
B&A: A Practical $700 Hallway-Turned-Home Office Created with an IKEA PAX
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A weeklong project created by best friends.
Sarah Everett
May 4, 2022
B&A: A 1977 Camper Gets a Fresh Redo Inside and Out for About $8,500
This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2022
Before and After: A Bright, Botanical Redo Modernizes a Dim Hallway
This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2022
Before and After: On HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU”, Snoop Dogg Transforms an Old Garage into a Multifunctional Office
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Jonathan and Drew Scott distilled the space into an “office-meets-man-cave."
Lillian Brown
May 3, 2022
B&A: A Southwestern-Style Living Room Redo Lovingly Restores a Cracked Fireplace
This little New Mexico home had "gorgeous, classic bones," its owner says.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2022
Before and After: A Two-Piece Cabinet Gets a Charming Two-Tone Painted Makeover
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Woodworking skills came in handy for this DIYer's redo.
Heather Bien
May 2, 2022
This DIYer's Home is Packed with Her Own Custom Furniture Creations
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She dreams up her projects in her office space, and the garage workshop is where the magic happens.
Heather Bien
May 2, 2022
B&A: 4 Simple, Sophisticated Furniture Make-Unders That Let Natural Wood Shine
Sometimes simple changes make the biggest impact.
Heather Bien
May 2, 2022
10 of the Best Furniture Flipping Accounts to Follow Now
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Get the ins-and-outs of flipping directly from these pros.
Jenny Xie
May 2, 2022
Before and After: A Basic Brown Vanity Becomes a Textured Teal Beauty for $85
The mid-century style vanity was listed for super cheap on Facebook Marketplace because it had a crack in it before.
Sarah Everett
May 1, 2022
B&A: A $10 Redo Turns a Gloomy Brick Fireplace into a Cheery Focal Point
Bookworms and plant parents alike will love this redo.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2022
B&A: A Boho-Glam Patio Redo Includes a DIY Chandelier, Succulent Wall, and More
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"I have always dreamt about having a beautiful backyard that feels like an oasis," this DIYer says. See how she made it happen.
Sarah Everett
Apr 29, 2022
The 9 Best Retro-Inspired Redos on Apartment Therapy
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These Before & Afters will transport you to another decade. No time machine necessary — just DIY skills.
Sarah Everett
Apr 29, 2022
3 Brilliant Furniture Makeover Hacks You Need to Know (and 2 You Should Skip)
Make your next project a little easier.
Trisha Sprouse
Apr 29, 2022
6 Things Pro Furniture Flippers Wish They Would Have Known Earlier
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They're letting you in on their findings so you can skip to the good stuff.
Jeni Bartiromo
Apr 29, 2022
Before and After: New (& Old) Furniture Transforms a 1918 Farmhouse Living Room
The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.
Sarah Everett
Apr 28, 2022
This $25 TikTok Hack Hides a Dog Crate in Plain Sight
A dog around the house is the cutest sight, but their bulky crate surely is not.
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 28, 2022
This Video Shows How Wildly Different Paint Samples Look in Different Light
This is why you want to test your paint colors first.
Tyra Wilkes
Apr 28, 2022
Before & After: Wow-Worthy DIY Built-Ins (from IKEA!) Shine in This Houston Home Office
Home influencer Ryia Jose totally transformed her home office for just $750.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 28, 2022
Before and After: A $100 Redo for an Early-2000s Media Cabinet
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Adding cane backing to glass fronts on a cabinet is a GREAT way to disguise clutter. Take it from this simple one-week project.
Sarah Everett
Apr 27, 2022