The Best Home Hacks

Clever tips, tricks, and DIYs to save you time and money around the house or on your next project.

Bedroom before makeover. pale gray walls, beige carpet, bay windows, tall white cabinet

B&A:A Tired Bedroom Wakes Up with DIY Paneling in a Surprising Shade

Home 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 Stages

“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

3 Pro-Approved Tools You Need If You Hate Assembling IKEA Furniture

Home Projects

Look beyond the Allen wrench.

Sarah Everett

Apr 18, 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 and After: A Rental Kitchen Keeps Its 1960s Cabinets in This $600 Refresh

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“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

B&A: This $6,000 Bathroom Redo Blends High-End Details and Budget-Friendly DIYs

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This bathroom is a colorful, eclectic mix of high-end pieces and secondhand upcycles.

Sarah Everett

Apr 5, 2023

This IKEA Picture Ledge Is Almost Unrecognizable, Thanks to This $50 DIY

Style

Just look at that trendy scalloped trim!

Chelsea Angelos

Apr 4, 2023

B&A: An Underutilized Closet Becomes a Creative Crafting Station for $150

Home Projects

“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.

Sarah Everett

Apr 1, 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

7 Smart IKEA Hacks to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming and Functional

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Give this high-traffic spot an upgrade.

Cat Meschia

Mar 26, 2023

B&A: A $60 Redo Gives This Plain IKEA MALM Dresser a High-End Custom Look

HOME PROJECTS

Looking to paint IKEA furniture? Get this DIYer's tips first.

Sarah Everett

Mar 18, 2023

B&A: A Charming $120 IKEA BILLY Facelift Makes for an Ideal First Furniture Flip

HOME PROJECTS

You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.

Sarah Everett

Mar 16, 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

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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 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

These 5 Budget (and Renter-Friendly) DIYs Totally Transformed My Kitchen

They're easy and affordable!

Trisha Sprouse

Mar 2, 2023

Double Up on Your Closet Storage with These IKEA Wardrobe Solutions

Style

Save space in style!

Cori Sears

Mar 2, 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

This Budget Hack Can Help You Recreate the Luxe Open Shelving Trend for Way, Way Less

Whether you hate it or love it, open shelving in kitchens has proven to be a trend with staying power.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 10, 2023

8 Totally Free Junk Drawer Items That Can Help Your Houseplants Thrive

Decluttering? Keep an eye out for these common household items — your plants will thank you.

Molly Williams

Feb 8, 2023

11 Clever IKEA Hacks That’ll Help You Make the Most of Your Tiny Kitchen

No matter how small your kitchen, it still has big potential.

Erin Johnson

Jan 27, 2023

5 Ways to Bring The Outdoors In, According to These Plant-Focused Projects

A little greenery goes a long way.

Hillary Jackson

Jan 26, 2023

B&A: A $120 Furniture Flip Uses an Unexpected Material

HOME PROJECTS

"I know this isn’t everyone’s style, but I just knew I wanted to do something different," this DIYer says. "I love that it’s such a statement piece for my guest bedroom. I wanted something bright and happy and a one-of-a-kind piece. I really do think I achieved that."

Sarah Everett

Jan 25, 2023

B&A: A $50 Hack Turns This Plain Glass IKEA Cabinet into a Luxe Statement Piece

HOME PROJECTS

This hack features an affordable DIY material you'll want to add to cart.

Sarah Everett

Jan 23, 2023

8 Creative, Budget-Friendly Ways to Hide Eyesore Spots in Your Home

Fuse boxes and thermostats and routers, who?

Blair Donovan

Jan 21, 2023

This $20 Renter-Friendly TikTok Hack Helps Fit More Storage into a Sneaky Spot

Want to be more organized in 2023? This project is for you.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jan 18, 2023

6 Genius Ways to Hack IKEA's Newest Products in 2023

These new releases are some of the best IKEA has to offer in terms of affordability, practicality, and hack potential.

Cat Meschia

Jan 17, 2023

This $5 TikTok Trick Turns Any TV into a Work of Art

HOME PROJECTS

And it's completely reversible if the DIYer chooses to go back to an all-black TV.

Sarah Everett

Jan 15, 2023

B&A: A 10-Year-Old IKEA BESTA Looks Totally New After a $200 DIY Project

HOME PROJECTS

When this homeowner's dream media cabinet was out of stock (and $5,000) she hacked her old IKEA BESTA to get the look she was after.

Sarah Everett

Jan 14, 2023

The Basically Free TikTok Hack That Turns Thrifted Art from So-So to Stunning

Even better: You can pull it off in under an hour.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jan 14, 2023

B&A: A $5,000 Redo Gives This Brown Kitchen More Storage, Light, and Charm

HOME PROJECTS

This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.

Sarah Everett

Jan 12, 2023

14 Brilliant IKEA IVAR Hacks for Every Room of Your Home

Make the most of the solid wood IVAR line with these inventive hacks.

Carolin Lehmann

Jan 12, 2023

Why I Make a To-Do List That I Never Intend to Finish

This advice has saved my peace of mind.

Candace Nelson

Jan 11, 2023

This TikTok Hack Makes Fake Trees Look More Expensive Using Leftover Packing Mat

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Class up your faux plants without breaking the bank.

Abby Monteil

Jan 8, 2023

B&A: A $60 No-Power-Tools Hack Turns an IKEA KALLAX into a Luxe Media Console

HOME PROJECTS

All in, the project cost $120. Not bad for its sophisticated new look!

Sarah Everett

Jan 4, 2023

This TikToker Shows How You Can Repurpose Your Yogurt Pots

This is a PSA to stop throwing them in the trash.

Emma Kershaw

Dec 30, 2022

This Sleek, Space-Saving Spray Bottle Has an Ingenious Feature to Help Declutter Your Cabinets (Hear Us Out!)

And it looks good doing it!

Kendall Cornish

Dec 23, 2022

12 Incredible IKEA Hacks Everyone Will Be Trying in 2023

Grab your nearest Allen wrench!

Caroline Mullen

Dec 22, 2022

B&A: A $40 Paint Hack Gives This Scratched-Up Table a Marble Look in 15 Minutes

HOME PROJECTS

When the marble table this DIYer wanted cost $600, she decided to create the same look with a $20 ReStore table and some paint instead. The results are shockingly good.

Sarah Everett

Dec 21, 2022

B&A: The Secret to This $80 IKEA RAST Dresser Hack is a Shift in Perspective

HOME PROJECTS

The fresh upgrades include $15 furniture feet, edge banding, black paint, and some contemporary brass hardware.

Sarah Everett

Dec 18, 2022

TikTok Shows the Easiest Way To Find the End of a Packing Tape Roll in Seconds

News

Another TikTok life hack!

Arielle Tschinkel

Dec 16, 2022

I’ve Tried Countless WFH Productivity Hacks, And This One Actually Stuck

I've never felt so relaxed while getting so much done.

Kristen Garaffo

Dec 16, 2022

B&A: This $0 Redo of an Old IKEA Rug Is Perfect Inspo for "Shopping Your Home"

HOME PROJECTS

This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

Sarah Everett

Dec 15, 2022

The Brilliant Yet Mind-Blowingly Simple IKEA Hack Taking Over Instagram

You can pull it off for under $15.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 15, 2022

6 Ingenious Kitchen Finds Straight from My Grandma’s Amazon Cart

Grandma's back at it again with the best Amazon finds!

Kendall Cornish

Dec 14, 2022

This Genius IKEA BESTA Cabinet Hack Creates a Daybed Out of Thin Air

Here's the easiest-ever daybed.