Easy DIY Projects

This bright, welcoming redo is fireplace goals.

Ok, yes, strong claim—but wait until you see it.

Plain home decor: tired. One-step-upgraded home decor: WIRED.

Frustrated by to-the-trade fabrics? Then this one's for you.

Bye, dirty carpet and crumbly ceiling tiles. Hi, dream destination.

You can barely tell it's the same space!

Practical advice I'm thankful for this year.

The new bedroom and bathroom are a little fresh, a little funky, a lot stylish.

Give your hammer a rest. These projects are paint-only, so no tools needed!

These are pretty clever.

Keep a home repair kit and you'll save LOTS of future headaches.

Let these bold changes inspire you.

Basic frames are easy to come by—you probably have one lying around the house, and if not, they’re a dime a dozen (ok, they’re $1 each) at your local dollar store. But the art to fill them? That’s typically the harder, much more expensive part. Instead, change your frame of mind and stop letting these pieces play supporting roles. In these DIY ideas, the frames steal the show. IKEA rethinks the wreath frame, this time using actual picture frames.

Jeff Goldblum would go wild for these adorable little made-over nightstands.

Neutral colors and minimalist style? We're relaxed just LOOKING at this bedroom refresh.

For those of us (hi, me) who like our chores to feel a little less chore-y.

No wood, no smoke, no kidding!

So quick! So cheap! So EASY!

A wall full of built-in bookshelves is a bookworm's dream! Bit Karie Frost didn't love about it: the white paint job, which—while nice enough—made the wear-and-tear of the decades-old wood more obvious.

Chances are your bed is the focal point of your bedroom, and since the headboard is the focal point of your bed, it has a huge impact on the look of the room. Here are 11 fun, affordable ways to give your bed (and your bedroom) a whole new look. Above: From Alvhem Makleri, an inexpensive and impactful way to create a ‘headboard’: apply a piece of wallpaper to the wall behind the bed and frame it with picture moldings.

If you are decorating on a budget, or just want to try something a little unique, you don't have to shell out a lot of money on a new one, or even buy one at all.

You don't have to deal with a shaky dinner! This is one to-do that's easy to tackle.

Let this DIY built-in bar get you in the renovating spirit.

*Blink blink blink.* Yes, it's the same dining room!

This redesign makes clever use of space—and a gorgeous green paint.

I learned this fabulous little party trick when I was a school teacher years ago and have been showing other folks how to do it for years.

You'll barely recognize the befores.

Hello, 1995? We're here to give your beige tile back.

This rental-friendly living room redo is peak chill spot.

This guest bedroom has tons of charm (and your new favorite IKEA hack).

One great way to get the look, without the high price tag.

This is proof that you can make a serious transformation on a tiny budget.

Some clever DIYing turned this bathroom into a space you won't even recognize.

Lime green: great for slime, not always so great for cabinets.

It's the stuff of Scandi-modern dreams.

These planters only look $$$.

It’s not a hobbit house but that’s about the only quality missing from this gorgeous residence Elijah Wood recently put on the market.

Tired: Scuffed wood veneer. Wired: This geometric makeover.

By the time the season is in full swing, it's often hard to cram in all our grand plans.

A few high-impact, low-cost swaps totally transform this builder-basic bathroom.

Brick veneer plus DIY art makes for one fresh hangout space.

This retro look is so chic—and super easy to make yourself.

Your easy Halloween decor dreams just came true.

Your plants want to dress up for Halloween, too.

Happy Terrazzo-ween!

Mini size, max adorable—and no carving involved!

Talk about a budget upgrade!

Three easy rules will keep you from saying goodbye to your favorite chair too soon.

As this homeowner says, "paint, elbow grease, and lack of fear are my secret weapons!"

One UK couple DIYed the meh away, and might make you want to paint your tub orange.

From toe kicks to pendant lights, this kitchen's a total DIY job with seriously impressive results—all under $5k!

A layout switcheroo plus some fresh new finishes made this bathroom way more spacious and relaxing.

When it comes to storing plants, books, mementos, and more, any little piece of wall will do—think: above doors, over toilets, or even tucked into a tiny corner.

When Georgia natives Sarah and Ryan moved into their two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, they knew they wanted to give the bare white walls a custom treatment. Inspiration struck as Sarah was browsing—where else?—Reddit.

Andrea did the $250 Challenge: a 6-week project that involved transforming one room in your home on a $250 budget.

This beige-on-brown bathroom wasn't pretty, and it definitely wasn't practical.

You're not limited to store-bought! This is one cozy home accessory you can totally DIY.

This kitchen went from dark and dim to bold and bright—all for only $600.

Claire Kennedy and her husband are renovating their entire UK home—and the bathroom needed extra help. Two types of tile and a chic new paint color made it look brand new.

Here are some tips to put on your radar to ensure your cacti propagation process goes as smoothly as possible.

Your sneakers deserve better than a pile at the door! Take organization inspiration from one of these awesome custom-made setups.

See ya, '70s-style mirrored doors. Wallpaper and paint pair up to make this closet way more fun.

What to do when your kitchen's perfectly fine but also just fine? Roll out the wallpaper and grab some paintbrushes, of course.

Got a rental in need of a kitchen facelift? No problem!

Perfect for fall: A comfy DIY book nook, done on the cheap. Dreamy!

When Eric Skyta first toured his San Francisco studio, he saw a messy, outdated space filled with peeling linoleum floors and peeling paint. But he says he saw something else, too: potential.

Sometimes it's not about how much space you have, it's about how you use it. Max out your storage with one of these low-cost tricks—one of them is totally free!

After a year of living with their new build's plain white living room, Olivia and her boyfriend Tom were ready to fill their space with color and personality.

New tile, paint, and lighting help this fireplace say, "hi, fall!"