Before & After: The $5 New Upholstery Office Chair Makeover
I just bid farewell to our last task chair review sample, noting as much as I found this and other new models comfortable in different ways, my tried and true task chair I purchased way back in 2008 keeps proving to be the most comfortable. But after years of daily use, the chair has definitely seen better days.
Jul 15, 2020
Before and After: A Tiny Blah Beige Studio Goes Tropic-Glam for $1500
This redo leaves no surface untouched.
Jul 13, 2020
How to Make a Modern DIY Bird Feeder for Only $10
And it only takes about an hour.
Jul 13, 2020
Before and After: This Gorgeous Scandi-Inspired Bathroom Redo Only Cost $500
This small bathroom was the only one in the house—so these DIYers knew they had to make it count.
Jul 12, 2020
16 Ways to Refresh Your Wall Art Without Spending a Dollar
Tired of your looking at your same old artwork? Try one of these ideas to switch up the look for free.
Jul 11, 2020
Before and After: I Made My Plain Rental Dining Room Look Seriously High-End
I got tired of my boring "blank slate" dining room—so I made it a colorful haven.
Jul 10, 2020
Before and After: This Boho-Happy Bathroom Redo Shows How Far $160 Can Go
Yes, you can make a big change on a small budget!
Jul 9, 2020
If You Like Shiplap, You'll Love These 5 Boho-Modern Alternatives
They're all affordable and DIY-friendly.
Jul 9, 2020
Before and After: A Chic French-Inspired Redo for this Boring Beige Bedroom
This room is proof that a little architectural character goes a long way.
Jul 8, 2020
Before and After: These Dark Stairs Are Transformed with Just a Couple of Stylish Tweaks
This smart upgrade is one that you can easily copy in your own home.
Jul 8, 2020
How to Make a Simple Wood Picture Frame
This DIY is easy and budget-friendly, so you can fill your whole home with gallery walls without breaking the bank.
Jul 8, 2020
Before and After: $100 and a Weekend Give a Dull Gray Office Some Rainbow Cheer
It might be literally impossible to see this project and not smile.
Jul 7, 2020
Before and After: A Bold Office Redo That'll Turn Even Skeptics into Pink Lovers
Maybe you thought you hated pink, but this sophisticated office redo will convince you otherwise.
Jul 6, 2020
Before and After: A "Daunting" Patio Becomes a Peaceful, Pergola-Shaded Escape
The before was "like a jungle with no place to sit".
Jul 5, 2020
Everything You Need to Make Your Furniture Last Forever, According to Pros
With the right tools, you can repair your aging furniture instead of tossing it.
Jul 5, 2020
Before and After: This Blah Laundry Room Perks up with Custom Built-ins and More
Doing laundry over and over and over is chore enough—the room shouldn't bum you out, too.
Jul 2, 2020
Before and After: A Wimpy Gallery Wall Gets a Super Dramatic Upgrade
No half-hearted gallery walls here!
Jul 2, 2020
The Most Underrated Items at IKEA, According to Expert-Level DIYers
Go beyond the BILLY bookcase.
Jul 2, 2020
Before and After: A Luxe-Looking Bathroom Redo That Only Cost £100
Best part? No demo required.
Jul 1, 2020
This Is the One Hard-to-Find Product You Probably Didn’t Know IKEA Makes
It's less than $50 and a dinner time savior for kids!
Jul 1, 2020
Before and After: A Bedroom Redo Packed with Makeover Ideas You'll Want to Steal
Everywhere you turn there's a different element to love.
Jun 30, 2020
This Designer Used Salvaged Materials and DIYs to Transform a Run-Down Cottage
Salvage material expert Joanne Palmisano and her husband did a lot of the work on this house transformation themselves, like laying the tile, painting, sanding floors, and much more.
Jun 30, 2020
Before and After: A Boring Builder-Grade Bathroom Becomes an Eclectic Retreat
This transformation involved paint, lighting, flooring, and more.
Jun 28, 2020
Before and After: A Run-Down Patio Becomes a Tropical Escape for $1100
This new deck is a summertime dream.
Jun 27, 2020
Before and After: A Cluttered Office Becomes Fun and Functional for Just $140
Proof that work spaces can be beautiful and practical.
Jun 26, 2020
People Are Celebrating Pride in Quarantine with DIY Mini Parade Floats
The official mini parade will take place at the end of June.
Jun 26, 2020
Before and After: A Grim, Outdated RV Becomes a Boho-Modern Haven
Bye, brown-on-brown-on-brown!
Jun 25, 2020
How to Find the Most Hackable IKEA Pieces, According to Seasoned IKEA Hackers
For the best results, choose your hack carefully. Here's our expert guide.
Jun 25, 2020
Yes, They’re Real: 6 Stunning House Plants That Are Actually Pink
These plants are very colorful, and very cool.
Jun 25, 2020
Before and After: A Dreamy IKEA Hack-Filled Laundry Room Redo for Just $500
Dreamy? A laundry room? Yes, really!
Jun 24, 2020
DIY Project Test Lab Results: We Painted a Leather Sofa and Here’s What Happened
This sofa used to be black, but I painted it brown. You can see how it looks, but I know what you’re thinking. Did it rub off on your pants? How does it feel? Is it stiff? Is it gummy? Can you scratch it with your fingernail? Does it peel? Does it stink? Does it poke you in the butt? Is it a tragic mess that will end up in a dumpster? Let me break it down for you. First, the paint I used was Angelus Brand Leather Paint in tan.
Jun 24, 2020
DIY Project Idea: How To Make a Lamp Out of Anything
The key to making a table lamp is finding the correct socket set-up and mount. Some readymade kits already exist but, otherwise, you have to figure out what works best for your chosen vessel-turned-lamp base. I myself had a random wooden vase/candleholder that perfectly accommodated a basic globe shade from the hardware store. It was screaming to become a lamp, and I was more than happy to oblige.
Jun 24, 2020
This DIYer's Vintage Chair Redo Features a Clever Budget Upholstery Hack
It saved her TONS on upholstery costs.
Jun 24, 2020
Before and After: A Cheery, Organized Workspace for Less Than $50
That price point is hard to beat!
Jun 23, 2020
This Stylish $40 Foldable Camping Table is My Best Amazon Purchase of All Time
And it weighs less than a big umbrella!
Jun 23, 2020
Before and After: A $30 Refresh Turns a Grimy Staircase into a Work of Art
A two-part project takes this stairway from "oh no" to "oh, hello!"
Jun 21, 2020
The 5 Best Tools My Contractor Dad Ever Gave Me—and Why You Need Them, Too
The cheapest starts at just $13, and it's well worth it.
Jun 21, 2020
Before and After: Paint Takes This Kitchen from Paneled Nightmare to a DIY Dream
Yet more proof in the transformative power of paint.
Jun 19, 2020
Before and After: A "Barren and Messy" Backyard Becomes Hangout Central
Supplies for this low-cost redo included $1 pavers and free wood pallets.
Jun 18, 2020
Before and After: A $30, One-Day Dining Room Project (That Works in Any Space)
This project adds instant warmth and character.
Jun 18, 2020
Before and After: A Mini $100 Makeover Turns This Dark Kitchen Colorful and Fun
The after's full of great renter-friendly solutions.
Jun 17, 2020
10 Easy DIY Planters That Only *Look* Expensive
If you’re a seasoned plant parent, you already know that finding planters to house your new fronds that also match your decor can be the most expensive aspect of the journey.
Jun 17, 2020
This Designer Transformed Cheap Picture Frames into a Plant Parent's Dream
Proof that picture frames are good for more than just gallery walls.
Jun 17, 2020
Before and After: A Bold Renter-Friendly Paint Job That Will Wow You
The after will make your jaw drop.
Jun 16, 2020
Before and After: A $250 DIY Closet Redo Looks Like a High-End Custom Design
The after is more functional and more beautiful, too.
Jun 16, 2020
Before and After: A $120 Project Gives Old IKEA KALLAX Shelves a Farmhouse Spin
It only took a few elements to revitalize this decade-old shelf.
Jun 15, 2020
Before and After: A Stylish and Sentimental $500 Bedroom Makeover
This story will inspire you to incorporate your own family history into your decor.
Jun 12, 2020
The 8 Costly DIY Mistakes Contractors Have To Fix Most Often
You can DIY a lot at home, but think twice before taking on these projects.
Jun 13, 2020
Before and After: $500 Turns this Dated Bathroom into a Modern Farmhouse Oasis
The after is almost unrecognizable.
Jun 12, 2020
Before and After: A 1920s Home Finally Gets a Kitchen That Fits (and Functions)
This full-blown renovation took two months and cost $10,000.
Jun 11, 2020
These DIY Kits Recreate Scenes From Your Favorite Stories Right On Your Bookshelf
It's like peeking into a portal.
Jun 11, 2020
Before and After: A $2,000 Redo Turns a Run-Down Patio into a Breezy Hangout
This former dumping ground was transformed into a dream outdoor hangout.
Jun 11, 2020
This DIYer Gave a Thrifted Utensil Crock a Bright and Bold Transformation
This redo is so simple, and so smart.
Jun 10, 2020
13 Bold Accent Walls You Can DIY for $100 or Less
PSA: You do not have to paint all four walls of a space to make a big impact.
Jun 9, 2020
Before and After: “Queer Eye” Gave This Bare Loft a Bold Transformation
Editor’s Note: Spoilers for “Queer Eye” Season 5, Episode 9.The latest season of “Queer Eye” premiered on Friday, and it’s a beautiful gift to start off Pride Month. This time, the Fab Five are taking over Philadelphia and making over a new batch of ten heroes. There are tears, tender moments, and of course, dramatic transformations. In episode 9, we meet Dr.
Jun 9, 2020
Before and After: Look How Far $220 Can Go to Transform this Blah Bathroom
A few small tweaks totally transform this dull bathroom.
Jun 8, 2020
Before and After: A $1,500 Living Room Reno Where the Fireplace Is the Star
This DIY redo makes the whole living room shine—but the fireplace is a real standout.
Jun 8, 2020
Best Online Sources: Table Legs for Furniture DIY Projects
One of the fastest ways to update an existing table (either changing the look or the function) is to put new legs on it. And, one of the easiest ways to make a table is to find a flat surface and add legs. But where do you get good-looking legs that work? We’ve rounded up eight of our favorite places to buy online. (Pictured above) This modern invention can help you transform nearly any found or bought flat surface into a coffee table, dining table, bench or more!
Jun 8, 2020
Before and After: This DIY Built-In Proves You Can Fit an Office Anywhere
Not everyone has a whole room to turn into a home office, but this project shows you can do a lot with a little.
May 29, 2020
Before and After: Paint's the Star in This $250 Bathroom Refresh
Small investment, big impact.
May 29, 2020
Before and After: This Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Redo is Open Concept Done Right
Sometimes you have to knock down a few walls to fully brighten a space.
May 29, 2020
Before and After: A $3,000 DIY Bathroom with Ritzy Spa Vibes
It's ahh-inspiring.
May 28, 2020
Before and After: A Cheery Laundry Room Makeover for Just $25
This homeowner got creative with supplies she already had.
May 28, 2020
Before and After: A $36 Project Turns a Plain Bedroom into a Colorful Wonderland
The "after" looks like a magical garden.
May 27, 2020
9 Ways to Make Cheap Furniture Last Forever
Call it the fountain of furniture youth.
May 27, 2020
Before and After: A $700 Redo Turns a Dining Room into a Cozy Home Office
It's beautiful and practical.
May 26, 2020
Before and After: A $100 Rental Kitchen Redo with a Million-Dollar Personality
This kitchen goes from plain to punchy with a few low-budget tweaks.
May 25, 2020
Get Creative with Google’s “Do It” DIY Instructions
“Do it” is an art project with a difference—the idea is that the viewer makes the art as per the artist's instructions.
May 25, 2020
This is the One Place You Haven’t Thought to Use Rattan Yet
This summery material has found its way to the kitchen.
May 23, 2020
Before and After: A Groovy, Statement-Making Redo for a Stark White Bathroom
The project took just two days.
May 22, 2020
The Luxury Home Upgrade You Can Fake with Command Strips
The results look seriously high-end.
May 22, 2020