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 & After: A Decaying Duplex Becomes a Glam Blend of Old-Meets-New

The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.

Sarah Everett

Sep 23, 2021

These Stylish Floating Shelves Add Storage Without Taking Up a Ton of Space

Not only do floating shelves free up precious floor space (especially when several are hung together), but they serve as a pretty focal point in a room, too.

Alyssa Longobucco

Sep 23, 2021

This $3 Accessory Makes Old Outlets Look Brand New (No Wiring Necessary!)

It’s a 30-second fix that will bring your home into 2021 and leave your outlets — and your walls — with a smooth, monochromatic, clean look.

Heather Bien

Sep 22, 2021

Before & After: An Antique Hutch Becomes Two Brand-New Pieces for $100

These DIYers started with found furniture and ended up with a beautiful new console and a faux fireplace.

Sarah Everett

Sep 21, 2021

B&A: A 1924 Duplex's Remodel Includes an Unrecognizable Kitchen Refresh

Kailee, Kyle, and their dog, Charlene, remodeled this this 1924 duplex. They did a lot of work themselves, and transformed many of the rooms.

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 21, 2021

Before and After: A Dirty, Stained Bathroom Gets a Colorful $78 Revamp

The project took one weekend to complete and includes a crafty personal touch.

Lydia Mack

Sep 20, 2021

This $10 DIY Will Make a Plain Old Lamp Look Designer

It's an exact dupe for the pleated lampshades you’ll find in every upscale home store.

Heather Bien

Sep 20, 2021

Before & After: A Blah Bedroom Becomes a Nursery with the Cutest Reading Nook

The project cost $200 and took advantage of an odd layout.

Emmy Lucas

Sep 18, 2021

Before & After: A Dated Bathroom Becomes a Serene, Plant-Filled Oasis for £2,000

A DIY redo totally transformed this once-carpeted bathroom.

Alison Goldman

Sep 17, 2021

One Good Thing: The Simple Effective Hand Powered Breathing Mobile Clothes Washer

Welcome back to One Good Thing! This week I got a tip from a friend that there was a new trend around washing your clothes at home with this thing called the Breathing Mobile Washer. At first, I was skeptical and I also thought it looked like a plunger, but then I tested it and found it to be a surprisingly smart new tool for the home. Why?

Maxwell Ryan

Sep 17, 2021

Before & After: A Dark Walk-In Closet Becomes a Dreamy Home Office for $3,000

It all comes together with the perfect pink peel-and-stick wallpaper.

Lydia Mack

Sep 16, 2021

The Best Advice for Actually Finishing Your Weekend DIY Project

We talked to five DIY weekend warriors on how they find time in their busy schedules to complete their projects.

Heather Bien

Sep 16, 2021

If You’re Tired of Painted Arches, Here’s a New Wall Accent to Try

You just need a handful of supplies and about an hour to complete this bold, graphic look.

Heather Bien

Sep 15, 2021

Before & After: Blue Cabinets and Gold Accents Transform Drab Kitchen for $1,000

The first step in this two-week project was to paint the walls and floors white.

Emmy Lucas

Sep 14, 2021

Here's How to Make Your Own Community Call List — and How to Use It

Rethink how you call for help when a neighbor needs it.

Olivia Bowman

Sep 14, 2021

Before & After: A Dingy Bathroom Becomes a Serene Mini Spa for $1,000

Like many great renovation projects, this one started with a fresh coat of white paint.

Lydia Mack

Sep 13, 2021

6 Ways to Spot Potential in an Empty Place, According to DIY Pros

It's all about looking for unique and quirky elements to embrace rather than hide.

Heather Bien

Sep 13, 2021

Before & After: A '70s Fireplace Turns into a Modern Living Room Centerpiece

With the help of an enterprising decorator friend!

Deborah Baldwin

Sep 12, 2021

Before and After: Boring Closet Doors Get a Glam, Geometric Glow-Up for Just $10

As expected with such a precise pattern, the hardest part of the project was taping and measuring.

Sarah Everett

Sep 11, 2021

5 “Easy” Home Projects That Are Trickier Than They Sound

Those time-lapse videos of sparkling projects that look straight out of a magazine and TikToks promising IKEA hacks that come together in minutes aren't always the whole truth.

Heather Bien

Sep 10, 2021

Before & After: Cool Blue Hues and Beloved Family Photos Transform Drab Bedroom

Cherished collections of milk glass and old photos add meaning and character to this revamped master bedroom.

Lydia Mack

Sep 8, 2021

How to DIY Your Own Radiator Cover

You'll need about $80 for supplies and just a few hours to dedicate to the project.

Erin Johnson

Sep 8, 2021

Serena Williams’ Kitchen Island Has an Extension That Makes It a Dinner Table

This concept doubles her serving and eating space.

Alexandra Frost

Sep 7, 2021

B&A: DIYs and 20 Gallons of Paint Totally Transformed This Old Wallpapered House

Every room in this old Philadelphia house got an affordable upgrade, and the result is a bright, cheery home absolutely PACKED with home makeover inspiration!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 7, 2021

45 Ways to Transform Your Space in 30 Minutes or (Much, Much) Less

You don't need to set aside a whole month, week, or even day to bring a little transformation to your home — in fact, often you just need 30 minutes.

Brigitt Earley

Sep 7, 2021

Before & After: A Patio with a Rotten Deck Becomes a Stunning Tropical Oasis

Concrete slabs, chic black rocks, and tons of plants turn a backyard hangout into a bohemian paradise.

Savannah West

Sep 6, 2021

One Small Thing That's Making Your Home Look Run Down (and How to Fix It)

It’s such an easy thing to ignore — and it only takes a few minutes to fix.

Heather Bien

Sep 6, 2021

A Small Rental's Redo Includes a More Functional Kitchen & Closet-Turned-Office

Johanna's rental came with tall ceilings and windows and a spacious floorplan for one person. But the space needed a lot of work!

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 6, 2021

Before & After: A Sophisticated Revamp Turns Dining Room Into an Artsy Oasis

A narrow and very beige dining area becomes a bright, light-filled space the whole family flocks to.

Emmy Lucas

Sep 5, 2021

Before & After: A $350 Bedroom Revamp So Groovy You Won't Believe It's in an RV

Woodstock-era inspiration and beautiful boho touches take this mobile bedroom from brown and drab to bright and modern.

Sarah Everett

Sep 3, 2021

Before & After: An Old Freebie Cabinet Becomes a Modern Statement Piece for $200

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

Sarah Everett

Sep 2, 2021

A Bristol Home Features a Limewash Wall, Cool Coffee Spot, & Glass Conservatory

Graphic designer Claire Latchem and her music director partner, Dan Broadley, bought their home in early 2020, have worked to transform it into a home that inspires creativity.

Viv Yapp

Sep 2, 2021

Before and After: A Colorful $700 Redo Made My Rental Bedroom Feel Like Home

My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.

Erin Johnson

Sep 1, 2021

This Hack Can Help You Make a Giant Luxe-Looking Mirror for $150 or Less

Marissa Ashcraft, a home and DIY creator, found a way to hack a 3-foot by 5-foot giant mirror for just $150.

Heather Bien

Sep 1, 2021

B&A: A 500-Square-Foot Rental's Budget Redo Includes a Now Unrecognizable Entry

It's not just the entryway (which was turned into a cozy and much more functional spot) that got a refresh... every room was updated without breaking the bank.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 1, 2021

How to Transform a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Groovy '70s-Style Burl Wood Piece

This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.

Cat Meschia

Sep 1, 2021

How to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Funky 1980s Memphis-Style Centerpiece

An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.

Cristina Chavarriaga

Sep 1, 2021

How to Turn a Basic IKEA KALLAX into a 1960s Brutalist-Style Display Piece

The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.

Trisha Sprouse

Sep 1, 2021

3 Easy DIYs to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a '60s, '70s, or '80s Masterpiece

This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 1, 2021

Keep Your Workspace Tidy With Martha Stewart’s Simple But Chic DIY

Super chic AND practical.

Emma Kershaw

Aug 28, 2021

Before and After: An $860 Redo Brings Some Charm and Color to This Bland Kitchen

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).

Emmy Lucas

Aug 27, 2021

The Biggest Mistake You're Likely Making with Painter's Tape — and How to Fix It

The mistake is an easy one to make, and even easier to fix.

Heather Bien

Aug 26, 2021

B&A: A 100-Year-Old Home's Entryway Gets a Modern-Meets-Vintage Redo for $550

Now, the home's original features truly sing.

Sarah Everett

Aug 25, 2021

This $15 Gadget Helped Me Dupe My Dream Lamp for Less Than a Third of the Price

This hack couldn't be any easier.

Jenny Peterson

Aug 24, 2021

Before and After: This Bland Dining Room's Risky $450 Project Has a Huge Payoff

The new room is filled with character.

Savannah West

Aug 20, 2021

Before and After: A Two-Tone Paint Job Brings This Dark Kitchen out of the 1990s

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 19, 2021

B&A: A "Mildewy, Bland, Depressing" Patio Becomes a Backyard Oasis for $240

This DIY-filled weekend project puts the "power" in "power washing."

Sarah Everett

Aug 16, 2021

This Bangalore Rental Comes Alive with DIYs, Like a Tassel Headboard

There's also a DIY TV stand and a hanging pendant light made from a hat!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 16, 2021

B&A: A $350 Redo Takes This Dining Room from Thrown Together to Totally Glam

The after is 100 percent wow.

Savannah West

Aug 14, 2021

Before and After: A $300, One-Afternoon Redo Peps up This Boring 1982 Bathroom

This speedy redo shows how you can work smarter, not harder.

Lydia Mack

Aug 13, 2021

5 DIYers Share How Their Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper *Actually* Holds Up Over Time

Want to know how it's going to look at month month, one year, and longer? These DIYers have the intel.

Erin Johnson

Aug 13, 2021

Before and After: An IKEA HEMNES Gets a Colorful, Botanical Upgrade for $40

A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.

Sarah Everett

Aug 12, 2021

A Designer's Brooklyn Rental Apartment Is One Large DIY Project

Alyse Eisenberg hacked IKEA storage pieces to look more expensive than they are, found items at scrap yards, vintage stores, and second-hand stores, and DIYed art to design this large rental apartment she shares with her husband.

Erin Johnson

Aug 12, 2021

B&A: A Tiny 1840s Galley Kitchen Gets a Space-Maximizing Redo for $7,000

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

Emmy Lucas

Aug 10, 2021

B&A: This Boring Bathroom Goes Bold, Bright, and Colorful for Under $1,000

Some clever paint projects went a long way in this little bathroom.

Emmy Lucas

Aug 9, 2021

Meghan Markle’s WFH Desk Is a Dining Table That Can Seat a Family of 6

It features hand-turned legs and a rough farmhouse-style finish.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 9, 2021

B&A: A $40, One-Day Project Turned a Plain Pantry Door into a Style Statement

When kitchens are being renovated, most of the attention goes to cabinets, floors, countertops, and backsplashes. But that doesn't mean that some of the quieter parts of a kitchen — like, say, pantry doors — can't have a moment to shine.

Savannah West

Aug 7, 2021

Before and After: A DIY Redo Fills This Dreary Sunroom with Good Vibes

The after is full of sunshine (even when it's cloudy).

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 5, 2021

B&A: A Vintage Record Cabinet Rescued from the Trash Gets a $22 Refresh

This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 4, 2021

Before and After: A Paint-Free Redo Warms up This Stark White Rental Bathroom

This makeover is landlord-friendly.