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Before & After: A Vintage Kitchen Gets a Glam Redo Without Losing Its Charm

The ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.

Lydia Mack

Sep 15, 2021

B&A: A 450-Square-Foot Studio's Closet Was Converted into a Clever Bed Alcove

Franco Cheng renovated this small Toronto studio apartment, completely upgrading the kitchen and bathroom, and creating a neat bed alcove where a built-in mirrored closet used to be.

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Sep 13, 2021

B&A: A Designer's '70s Era Australia Beach House Got a Modern & Inspiring Update

Interior designer Catherine Armstrong lives in Byron Bay and recently completed an inspiring full renovation of the home she shares with her family.

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Sep 10, 2021

Before & After: A Dated Kitchen Becomes Unrecognizable After a Glam $19,000 Redo

Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.

Sarah Everett

Sep 7, 2021

B&A: DIYs and 20 Gallons of Paint Totally Transformed This Old Wallpapered House

Every room in this old Philadelphia house got an affordable upgrade, and the result is a bright, cheery home absolutely PACKED with home makeover inspiration!

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Sep 7, 2021

Why Lumber Prices Have Gone Up — And How Pros Say You Can Deal with It

There are tons of people who have stories about skyrocketing lumber costs and inventory shortages since early last year.

Lauren Wellbank

Sep 2, 2021

Before and After: A Blah Beige Bathroom Gets a Luxe (But Still Neutral) Redo

"It reminds me of a five-star hotel," the homeowner says.

Emmy Lucas

Aug 29, 2021

4 Dangerous Things to Watch Out for if You're Renovating a 50-Plus-Year-Old Home

Old homes have a dreamy quality — but they could be hiding a few nightmares, too.

Alexandra Frost

Aug 27, 2021

Before and After: This Bland Dining Room's Risky $450 Project Has a Huge Payoff

The new room is filled with character.

Savannah West

Aug 20, 2021

Christina Hendricks’ Unfinished Renovation Is the Most Relatable Thing You’ll See All Day

Hendricks is currently in the process of remodeling a craftsman home, but it isn’t exactly going as planned.

Leah Groth

Aug 18, 2021

11 of the Best Historic Home Before and After Transformations We've Ever Seen

AT has rounded up some of our favorite historic home transformations with painstakingly restored details, from massive fireplaces to pocket doors to grand entryways to of-the-era vintage light fixtures — plus some ghost stories to boot. From the 1870s to the 1950s, these homes bring history to life.

Sarah Everett

Aug 17, 2021

Before and After: Smart Swaps Make This Dark, Cramped Entryway Unrecognizable

The footprint's the same size, but it looks so much brighter and bigger.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 15, 2021

B&A: A Water-Rotted Bathroom Gets a Gut Reno — and Some Surprising Ceiling Decor

"Oh it was BAD bad," the homeowner says of the electric-orange before.

Sarah Everett

Aug 11, 2021

B&A: A Family of 3 Renovated a 260-Square-Foot Run-Down RV into a Full-Time Home

To travel the U.S., spend more time together, and pay down debt, Karen and Sylvester sold their family’s home and bought an RV off Facebook Marketplace to opt for a life on the road.

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Aug 11, 2021

B&A: A Tiny 1840s Galley Kitchen Gets a Space-Maximizing Redo for $7,000

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

Emmy Lucas

Aug 10, 2021

Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Turned a Neglected 1950s Home Into a Cozy, Hotel-Inspired Escape

Instead of transforming a home for a friend or client, the Gaines decide to flip a property that they purchased to eventually put back on the market.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 10, 2021

See How 2 Home Stagers Made a Quirky Loft More Neutral and Appealing to Buyers

Without destroying its personality.

Chelsea Greenwood

Aug 8, 2021

B&A: A Plain White Bathroom's Unrecognizable After a Vibrant, Joy-Filled Redo

This color scheme is seriously energizing.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 6, 2021

Before & After: This Space-Savvy Patio Redo Features an All-Weather Lounge Space

A smart new layout makes more room for this family's favorite activities.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 4, 2021

Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Renovated an Old Barn Into an Industrial-Meets-Cottage Guesthouse

It was made up of two plywood rooms and a horse living space.

Alexandra Frost

Aug 4, 2021

3 Homeowners Share Their Biggest Kitchen Renovation Regrets

They like the results — but these are the things they wish they'd done differently.

Kelly Dawson

Aug 3, 2021

A 1909 House With Victorian Details Has 'Creepy, Sexy, Vintage Vibes' Restored

The Historic Wallsworth House is DRIPPING with original details, like untouched hardwood floors, windows with diamond-shaped panes, an original fireplace, stained glass built-ins, majestic woodwork, cabinetry, tile, hardware, and an astounding collection of vintage light fixtures.

Sarah Everett

Aug 3, 2021

Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Turns This Dated 1930s Home Into a Charming Cottage with Plenty of Shiplap

The coziness is unreal.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 2, 2021

A Transformed 1955 Cinderblock California Ranch House Is Dreamy Inside and Out

A warm-colored bedroom mural, thrifted parquet flooring repurposed in a fresh way in the kitchen, and absolutely incredible outdoor spaces... this modern farmstead has a little bit of everything.

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Jul 28, 2021

Before and After: A Bland Brown Kitchen Gets a Bright White Redo — With a Twist

This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.

Sarah Everett

Jul 27, 2021

Before and After: A Dark, Gloomy Bedroom Becomes an Artist's Airy Home Office

Be gone, gray.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 23, 2021

B&A: A Blah Brown Kitchen Transforms with Fresh Paint, Counters, and More

The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 22, 2021

B&A: A Paint Swap Makes This 1950s Living Room Feel Fresh and Inviting

This redo is proof that just changing up a paint color can do a lot to change the look and feel of a space.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 19, 2021

B&A: A 1963 Home Gets a Kitchen Reno That Takes It Back to Its Mid-Century Roots

This full renovation is chock full of mid-century style (but with a modern twist).

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 16, 2021

“Fixer Upper” Renovated This Home Stuck In the ‘70s, and It's Unrecognizable

The Chip and Joanna Gaines magic strikes again.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 15, 2021

These One-Wall Kitchens Prove That Streamlined Spaces Still Pack a Big Punch

Great for small spaces, this less-often used layout is worth a look.

Nancy Mitchell

Jul 11, 2021

B&A: A Tiny Australian Beach Cottage's Blah Kitchen Got a Bold Dose of Color

The inside is a colorful DIY mix of "coastal beachy shabby eclectic vintage."

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Jul 7, 2021

A 'Recovering Minimalist's' Rainbow-Painted Cottage is Pure Sunshine

Marita has been painting (and re-painting!) walls, appliances, and furniture in her home (also known as "The Rainbow House") for the better part of a year.

Mackenzie Schieck

Jul 6, 2021

These Are the Most Popular Exterior Paint Colors, According to Instagram

We're loving these Insta-approved hues.

Emma Kershaw

Jul 4, 2021

This Georgia House's Backyard Has an Adorable DIY Greenhouse and Shed

The inside is DIY filled and cute, too!

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Jul 4, 2021

B&A: A 1950s House's Overgrown Yard Becomes a Dreamy Patio Retreat

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"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.

Sarah Everett

Jul 2, 2021

B&A: A Run-Down UK Rental Was Delightfully Transformed With Color

Emma Jane Palin and her partner, Joshua John Parker, ripped out floors, sanded back floorboards, laid vinyl tiles, painted walls, removed textured wallpaper and much more to transform this rented coach house.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 2, 2021

11 Beautiful Indoor/Outdoor Bathrooms

If you love spending time in the bathroom, and you love the outdoors, then you'll really love these 11 bathrooms with an outdoor component.

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 25, 2021

HGTV’s “Two Steps Home” Turned a Dark, Empty Space Into a Cozy Reading Room

Complete with a rolling library ladder.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jun 25, 2021

B&A: No More White Cabinets in This Stunning $1,700 Bathroom Redo

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This DIY-filled bathroom has "Ralph Lauren's yacht" vibes.

Sarah Everett

Jun 24, 2021

This Remodeled House in Serbia Has Amazing Kitchen and Bathroom Tiles

The house in Serbia's countryside was built in the ’50s and needed a really massive renovation, and Sanja and Igor spent more than two years remodeling it.

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Jun 24, 2021

Before and After: A Decaying House From 1881 Was Totally Transformed

Mick and Paige spent two years renovating this house built in 1881, giving it a moody, maximalist redo with nods to history.

Tessa Cooper

Jun 23, 2021

B&A: A Dreary Attic Turned Luxe Bathroom Makes Smart Use of Space

The tub, toilet, and standing shower are seriously dreamy.

Sarah Everett

Jun 22, 2021

Before and After: the Kardashian-Jenner Family Turned This Bare Plot Into a Modern, Spa-Like Backyard

Features include a freestanding fireplace, spa integration, and massive pool.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jun 22, 2021

B&A: A Smart Layout Change Makes This Kitchen Cook Space Twice as Big

The homeowners didn't need to knock down a wall for this reno — in fact, they put one up.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 19, 2021

B&A: This Living Room Redo Proves "Cozy" Can Still Be Sophisticated

The homeowners wanted somewhere that was comfy enough to hang out all the time, but still elegant.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 18, 2021

10 of the Most Incredible Home Transformations We've Seen This Year

These DIYers took their projects to a whole new level when they decided to revamp their entire homes. Here are some of the best, most Jaw-dropping total home transformations we've seen (so far) this year!

Savannah West

Jun 17, 2021

B&A: A Dark, Wood-Paneled Bathroom Is Completely Transformed for $1700

This bathroom reno has tons of DIY elements, including a Facebook Marketplace dresser-turned-vanity.

Sarah Everett

Jun 16, 2021

This New Jersey Home Had to Be Staged 3 Times — But the Effort Paid Off

Take a look at the before and after photos.

Chelsea Greenwood

Jun 14, 2021

Before and After: A 1980s Bathroom with Gross Tile Gets a Head-to-Toe Upgrade

Nearly every part of this bathroom got a modern-looking refresh.

Sarah Everett

Jun 11, 2021

5 Home Reno Shows To Watch That Spotlight Black Designers and Real Estate Agents

Aside from having great representation, these shows offer innovative and creative ways to make your home all the more inviting.

Jada Jackson

Jun 11, 2021

This Woman’s Disastrous DIY Bathroom Journey Had TikTok Begging Her To Stop

There are over 100 videos.

Inigo Del Castillo

Jun 11, 2021

Before and After: The Property Brothers Gave This Tired 1970s Kitchen a Major Facelift

Proof that adding white really does lighten a space.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jun 11, 2021

Before and After: A Cluttered Bedroom Gets a Stylish, Space-Maximizing Overhaul

Not all closets are created equal. This redo swapped a cluttered one for something way more practical (and beautiful).

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 6, 2021

B&A: This $300 Nursery Redo Features a Stylish DIY That's Fit for Adults, Too

Even with nothing in it, this space felt dark and cramped — but a cheerful redo made it feel more spacious and inviting.

Savannah West

Jun 3, 2021

Before and After: A Dated 2000s Kitchen Becomes an Open, Airy Stunner

Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.

Sarah Everett

Jun 3, 2021

B&A: A 1983 Dining Room's Dramatic Redo is Both Luxurious and Inviting

Paint, wallpaper, and perfect fit furniture all work together to make this dining room a stunner.

Savannah West

Jun 1, 2021

Before & After: A Dingy Brown Bathroom Gets a Bright and Cheerful Transformation

No matter how clean, the before always looked a little dirty. But the after is a total 180.

Megan Baker Detloff

May 28, 2021

Before and After: HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” Turned This Decaying Space Into an Airy, Modern Kitchen

They added a nine-foot kitchen island, among other things.

Nicoletta Richardson

May 27, 2021

Doing It Right: How To Lay a Level Brick Paver Patio

Laying a brick paver patio in your backyard is a low maintenance and beautiful way to create an al fresco entertaining space you’ll be able to enjoy for decades to come. In fact, when installed properly, paver patios have even been known to last nearly a century, and the weathered patina the bricks develop over time will only help them improve with age.

Dabney Frake

May 27, 2021

Elevated Eating: 33 Kitchen Island Breakfast Bar Ideas

The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.

Tess Wilson

May 26, 2021

Before and After: HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” Transformed This Awkward Space Into an Airy, Beach-Themed Kitchen

It overlooks the ocean, too.

Nicoletta Richardson

May 21, 2021

Before & After: This Charming Kitchen Redo Will Make You a Wood Cabinet Convert

The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.

Carolin Lehmann

May 20, 2021

Lil Jon Is Starring In a New HGTV Show Filled with Unconventional Home Renovations

"Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" has just been greenlit by HGTV