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The Best Home Hacks

Clever tips, tricks, and DIYs to save you time and money around the house or on your next project.
The $20 Home Depot Staple You'll Use in Every Room
Projects & Improvements
Want to reclaim some lost square footage? This is the answer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 28, 2023
A $25 DIY Painted Chair Hack That's a Stunning Dupe for Leather
Projects & Improvements
You can make anything look luxe!
Collette Reitz
Nov 24, 2023
My Secret Source for Luxe-Looking Marble Shelves Cut the Cost in Half
Projects & Improvements
It’s the same look for a lot less money.
Tessa Cooper
Nov 22, 2023
If You Want to Redo Dated Oak Cabinets, This Tool Will Be Your MVP
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It will help make your DIY makeover look totally pro.
Cat Meschia
Nov 13, 2023
An Old IKEA HEMNES Dresser Gets a Designer-Worthy New Look for $130Home Projects
“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2023
This “Dopamine Decor” IKEA Hack Is $100 and Super FunkyHome Projects
From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2023
21 Clever Hacks That Will Organize Your Laundry Situation for YouCleaning
Here are some of the best ways to turn this small, often neglected room into its very best self.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 24, 2023
This IKEA STÄLL Hack Cost $600 But Looks Way More Expensive
Projects & Improvements
“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2023
This Maximalist Kitchen Makeover Features a Clever $8 Cabinet Hack
Projects & Improvements
“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 22, 2023
16 Fab IKEA Hacks to Make Your HEMNES Dresser Look Like a Designer FindHome Projects
No one will ever know you only paid $300 for it.
Brigitt Earley
Oct 2, 2023
15 IKEA PAX Hacks That'll Solve All Your Storage IssuesHome Projects
Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.
Dabney Frake
Oct 2, 2023
An IKEA Hack & DIY Tub Paneling Transform a New-Build BathroomHome Projects
The tile from before looks totally refreshed, and the DIYer only spent about $53 to make it all happen.
Sarah Everett
Sep 25, 2023
An Easy IKEA Hack Brings Statement Shelving to This Bare Wall
HOME PROJECTS
Only a few steps were needed to give these IKEA shelves the look of custom built-ins.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 23, 2023
This Bathroom’s Luxurious Redo Has a Hidden IKEA HackHome Projects
This bathroom redo is peak “quiet luxury.”
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 15, 2023
This $800 Laundry Room Redo Features a Hidden IKEA Hack
HOME PROJECTS
This hardworking space now has a home for everything.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 9, 2023
This Clever Goodwill Shopping Hack Is My New Fave Way to Score Deals
Living
It’s great for thrifting newbies, too.
Abigail J. Fallon
Sep 4, 2023
16 Ways to Use Borax, the Champ of All-Natural Budget CleaningDesign Ideas
Put your box of borax to work in every room of your house.
Brigitt Earley
Aug 25, 2023
B&A: An IKEA BILLY Hack Makes a Bathroom-Laundry Hybrid Work BeautifullyHome Projects
“Because this is a small apartment, this room had to accommodate both a bathroom and a laundry area,” this apartment owner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2023
B&A: This IKEA KALLAX Wine Rack Hack Came Together in 30 Minutes
HOME PROJECTS
If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.
Sarah Everett
Jul 19, 2023
B&A: 2 Upholstery Projects Create Distinct Zones in This Tiny BedroomHome Projects
“I wanted it to be a small and mighty room — tiny but big in personality,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2023
Before and After: A Plain Gray IKEA HEMNES Dresser Goes Boho Chic for Just $120Home Projects
This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.
Sarah Everett
Jul 14, 2023
The Ingenious $12 Hack That’ll Stop Rugs from Slipping (and You from Tripping)Life
It's the budget-friendly, invisible solution every rug owner needs.
Nikol Slatinska
Jul 5, 2023
B&A: A Breakfast Nook Redo So Chic You Won’t Believe It’s an IKEA HackHome Projects
A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 4, 2023
Bethenny Frankel Just Showed Off the Ultimate Iced Coffee Hack for Cafe-Quality Cups at HomeLife
The "Real Housewives" star knows what she's talking about.
Morgan Pryor
Jul 3, 2023
This $10 No-Wiring Lighting Upgrade Is the Easiest Fix for a Dark RoomHome Projects
It can make your lighting at least three times as bright.
Cat Meschia
Jun 21, 2023
B&A: An IKEA Hack Bench Is a Space and Budget Win in This Kitchen RedoHome Projects
Because the DIYers already owned the plywood and the base of the bench, the project was basically free.
Sarah Everett
Jun 15, 2023
Hate Using Painter’s Tape? This Tool Could Be Your New Favorite Thing.Home Projects
The tool promised paint prep time that was four times faster, so I put that claim to the test. Here’s what I thought.
Cat Meschia
Jun 15, 2023
This TikToker Found a Genius Way to Deal with Kitchen Appliance CordsLife
No more messy countertops.
Emma Kershaw
Jun 14, 2023
I Tried a Hack That Lets You Hang Sconces Absolutely Anywhere, No Wires NeededDesign Ideas
The results look surprisingly convincing.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 14, 2023
B&A: IKEA BILLY Built-Ins Give a Living Room Tons of Functional StorageHome Projects
BILLY bookshelves are the secret ingredient in this living room makeover.
Sarah Everett
Jun 4, 2023
B&A: I Transformed My Bland Rental Bathroom with a Low-Cost DIY HackHome Projects
I spent less than $100 on this redo.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 4, 2023
I Turned $15 Tile from Home Depot into Chic Coasters with a 2-Step DIYHome Projects
This is the easiest DIY I’ve ever done, and it was totally worth it.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 1, 2023
The Ingenious $17 Amazon Find That Transformed My Sad Rental Faucet Into a Powerful Sprayer (No Tools Required!)Life
No tools required!
Tamara Kraus
Jun 1, 2023
B&A: A Neutral 2000s Bathroom Gets a Glam, Gray-Free Glow-Up for $700Home Projects
Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!
Sarah Everett
May 31, 2023
How To Trim Your Coax TV CableDesign Ideas
Coax cableshome theater setupsThe tools and instructions will help shortened your coax cable to use without needing for the cable man. Coax cable Coax cable cutter Crimp or screw-on F-connectors Wire cutters or some strong scissors 1. Determine how long of a cable you need, and cut it with scissors. We wanted several inches, so choose six inches just to be safe and allow us to have some room for error.
Kelly
May 29, 2023
People Are Just Discovering How to Open Tightly Sealed Jars with EaseLife
And it only requires the use of a bottle opener.
Dante Parker
May 27, 2023
B&A: $90 IKEA MALMs Form the Foundation of This Luxe-Looking StorageHome Projects
Stylish storage for the win.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2023
You Should Vacuum With a Paper Towel Tube — Here’s WhyCleaning
Here's a genius tip that will make cleaning with the vacuum cleaner even more effective.
Shifrah Combiths
May 22, 2023
B&A: A Luxe $540 IKEA BILLY Redo Uses Serving Bowls in a Surprising WayHome Projects
Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2023
B&A: A $72 One-Wall Project Makes a Whole Living Room Feel LargerHome Projects
A low-budget IKEA product, plus a little bit of paint, were the perfect sleek solutions for an awkward spot in this house.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2023
This TikToker Has a Smart Hack for Those Clear Plastic DrawersOrganizing
We had no idea you could do this.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 16, 2023
One of the Best Details in My Bedroom Cost $3.75 at the Dollar StoreHome Projects
When traditional wallpaper borders weren’t a fit for my rental, I turned to one of my favorite budget shopping sources for an alternative.
Ashley Poskin
May 8, 2023
Before and After: This $135 Balcony Redo Is a Masterclass in Upcycling
Home Projects
This clever DIYer “shopped” free resources to turn her unwelcoming balcony into a cheery hangout.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 6, 2023
I Found an Easy Trick for Scoring Luxe Designer Decor for Way Less
Home Projects
If you’re not doing this, you could be missing out on great deals and really cool finds.
Ashley Poskin
May 5, 2023
The TikTok Grocery Hack That Saved Me $12 in the Cheese Aisle
Living
It chopped the cost of my charcuterie board in half.
Sarah Magnuson
Apr 27, 2023
B&A: A Clever IKEA Hack Makes This Open Entryway Much More PracticalHome Projects
This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 25, 2023
B&A:A Tired Bedroom Wakes Up with DIY Paneling in a Surprising ShadeHome Projects
There’s a smart IKEA hack in this bedroom redo, too.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 22, 2023
B&A: This Chic Kitchen Redo Is a Prime Example of How to Renovate in StagesHome Projects
“Since this was my first place I owned, I wanted to make the entire space feel like me,” this condo dweller says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 19, 2023
B&A: This Blah Bathroom’s $93 Redo Uses Paint in an Unexpected Way
Home Projects
This DIYer came up with a clever money-saving hack for getting the look of lime washed walls.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 11, 2023
Before & After: An IKEA Hack Turns a Dated Kitchen into a Stunning Space
Style
This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.
Danielle Blundell
Apr 8, 2023
Before and After: A Rental Kitchen Keeps Its 1960s Cabinets in This $600 Refresh
Home Projects
“I plan to stay in this place for some time, so the effort put in is worth it,” this renter says. His (totally removable!) updates cost $600.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2023
B&A: Peel-and-Stick Products Turn a Bland Fireplace into a Colorful Focal Point
Home Projects
Wallpaper, tile, and a new mantel take this fireplace from a blank slate to a bespoke and character-filled feature.
Sarah Everett
Apr 6, 2023
I Tried This Free, Easy, 10-Minute Cord Wrangling Hack in My Living Room
Organize & Clean
It’s been a revelation.
Jordan Souza
Apr 1, 2023
Clever Ways to Use Curtain Hardware That Have Nothing to Do With Windows
Here are seven clever uses for those rods, brackets, and finials—that have nothing to do with windows.
Nancy Mitchell
Mar 29, 2023
One TikToker’s Genius Hack For Creating a Gallery Wall For Free
Save money AND time.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 29, 2023
10 IKEA Storage Hacks for When You Need an Extra Closet
When space is tight and money’s even tighter, IKEA is our happy place. Browsing the $30 wheeled carts and the $10 towel racks (both spotted above), it suddenly seems possible that we can actually afford a stylish, organized home. Even the fact that we have a teeny-tiny closet (or no closet at all…eep!) seems easily fixable. And it is—just follow the lead of the inspiring, IKEA-filled rooms ahead.
Katie Holdefehr
Mar 28, 2023
B&A: A Massive 1970s Hutch Gets an Airy Upgrade Courtesy of a Clever IKEA Hack
A mid-century piece became a modern and functional "flo-denza."
Heather Bien
Mar 26, 2023
B&A: A $300 Bedroom Redo Full of Smart DIYs, Like an Under-$50 Headboard Hack
The whole redo is packed with small, smart changes that make a big difference.
Sarah Everett
Mar 21, 2023
The Surprising $7 Product That Keeps My Shower Doors Spot-Free for Weeks at a Time
See ya, soap scum!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 16, 2023
B&A: This $200 Rental-Friendly Hack Fakes the Look of Dramatic Built-Ins
HOME PROJECTS
By painting her walls and built-ins the same color, this DIYer created a seamless storage setup. Read more about her painting tips and takeaways.
Sarah Everett
Mar 10, 2023
The Secret to Fixing Scratched Wooden Cabinets Costs Less than $10
HOME PROJECTS
Here’s a facepalming-ly easy hack for repairing wooden kitchen cabinets — or any other wooden surface, for that matter.
Sarah Everett
Mar 10, 2023
B&A: A $255 Redo Transforms an Awkward Alcove into Dreamy Reading Nook
This would be the perfect spot to curl up with a book on a Saturday morning.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 7, 2023
B&A: A Plain IKEA RAST Dresser Gets a Mid-Century-Inspired Look with a $100 DIY
HOME PROJECTS
Tons of time-saving tips from a seasoned DIYer ahead!
Sarah Everett
Mar 6, 2023
Before and After: A “Buy Nothing” IKEA Bookcase Gets a High-End Look for $70
You’d never guess this piece of furniture was once a standard IKEA bookcase.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 3, 2023
This IKEA Hack Hides Your Ugly Wi-Fi Router with Only 15 Minutes and About $20
This might be one of the easiest IKEA hacks we've ever seen.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 28, 2023
15 Stunning Ways to Hack IKEA's DUKTIG Play Kitchen
The tiniest, most adorable kitchens you ever did see.
Carrie McBride
Feb 28, 2023
B&A: The Best Part of This Budget Bathroom Redo is the $50 Vanity Transformation
HOME PROJECTS
The "after" looks much brighter and cleaner, and the vanity is unrecognizable.
Sarah Everett
Feb 26, 2023
B&A: A Bare-Walled Bedroom Gets a Bold, One-of-a-Kind Makeover for $500
HOME PROJECTS
This redo is packed with personality — and a couple budget-friendly makeover ideas, too.
Sarah Everett
Feb 22, 2023
B&A: This DIY Fireplace Update Features a $2 Gallery Wall Hack Worth Copying
A less-than-exciting fireplace became a bold focal point.
Heather Bien
Feb 21, 2023
I Tried 6 TikTok Hacks For Better Sleep — Here’s What Worked (And What Didn’t)
I'll be keeping my fridge stocked with a new staple.
Kristen Garaffo
Feb 21, 2023
B&A: A Sad Beige Bedroom Comes to Life Thanks to a $200 Paint Project
HOME PROJECTS
"I had never done stenciling before, so I was nervous, but once I started it was a really peaceful, slow process," this DIYer says of her cheery paint project.
Sarah Everett
Feb 18, 2023
B&A: A $525 Bedroom Redo Has a Must-See IKEA Headboard Hack, Plus More DIYs
HOME PROJECTS
The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.
Sarah Everett
Feb 16, 2023