Kitchen

Meet the vintage plate wall 2.0.

My kitchen cabinets desperately needed a new look, so I put three reversible transformations to the test.

No tools necessary!

Here’s what the pros say.

There’s nothing more annoying than a bathtub accumulating water from a clogged drain. (I mean, if you wanted a tub full of water, you’d probably just take a bath, right?) But before you call a plumber for help with your shower drain or a clogged sink, you can do a little DIY plumbing in your bathroom. You’ll only need a few things: a rag, a wet-dry vacuum, and maybe a screwdriver.

The two part design of this board is pure genius!

You’ve heard of mid-century modern, but have you heard of modern-meets-mid-century? This kitchen redo is inspired by the ’60s but fit and functional for the 2020s.

I asked a chemist, just to be sure.

Learn from my mistakes to save yourself a headache.

“I always really wanted to add open shelving, but didn’t think it was possible because we were renting,” this DIYer says. Using about $200 worth of materials, she proved herself wrong.

For a smoother, more even finish on your cabinets, it’s all about prep.

Sometimes painted cabinets are a red flag to buyers.

It’s a popular hue for interiors in general.

You need to tailor your storage decisions to the ways that will best serve you and how you work in the kitchen. So here are over 50 real photos for inspiration.

To combat clutter and fridge boredom, a new TikTok trend known as “clutter collaging” has steadily picked up steam online.

And what you should be doing instead.

Who says appliances have to be just black, white, or gray?

The color combo makes this kitchen feel extra inviting.

They're *perfect* for renters.

It’s an old house- and apartment-lover’s dream.

It’ll make such a difference.

“Since this was my first place I owned, I wanted to make the entire space feel like me,” this condo dweller says.

The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.

Find your best wall color match here.

It’s taking up space and ruining your tools.

And a little more organized, too!

“The budget for this kitchen refresh was really to spend as little as possible,” this DIYer says.

Here’s how to start your own.

Say goodbye to years of greasy buildup on your cabinets.

No kitchen should be without one.

This one’s for all the renters and early 2000s homeowners with oak cabinets out there. You won’t find any paint here!

Some people compared it to a kitchen out of a Sims video game.

Follow their habits to keep your kitchen spotless.

I tried five methods and found a clear winner.

This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.

“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.

It makes for a great gift, too.

“I live for an organized kitchen and literally can’t sleep if I know things are a mess.”

I was skeptical at first, but it actually worked.

No more cramming stuff into cabinets.

Waterfall countertops are waning in popularity.

Here's how it went.

It's made me completely rethink my pantry storage.

The new cook space isn't just beautiful — its reimagined layout makes it more functional, too.

Refresh older cabinets with this clever trick.

It finally organized my mess of spices — and made cooking so much easier.

These stylish and practical upgrades are worth copying.

It’s impressive, to say the least!

Pick up these cute kitchen items while getting your grocery shopping done.

And it can be budget-friendly, too.

"Never underestimate the power of paint!" this homeowner says of her paint projects — including her countertops which look unrecognizable after a $125 project.

This renovation doubled the kitchen size and made the main bathroom feel way bigger, too.

The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.

This cabinet upgrade took some patience and DIY know-how to install, but the results have been worth it.

The extensive renovation project made this kitchen, last touched in the 1990s, more functional for a family.

This idea could work in any room of the house, really.

Here’s what to steer clear of.

Here’s a facepalming-ly easy hack for repairing wooden kitchen cabinets — or any other wooden surface, for that matter.

The wishlist for this redo included more storage, better lighting, a larger sink, better ventilation, and a new backsplash.

DIYing as much as possible helped keep costs low, and allowed for splurges on bigger ticket items like appliances.