Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

Before and After: This Bland and Tan Front Porch Got A Pink Front Door and An Amazing Transformation
This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.
Savannah West
Oct 17, 2021
The 10 Most Dramatic Home Transformations We've Ever Seen
These jaw-dropping renos bring all the good kind of drama.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 15, 2021
B&A: An Awkward 94-Square-Foot Kitchen Is Now Much More Functional
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And more stylish! The blue and white DIY tile is a must-see.
Sarah Everett
Oct 13, 2021
Each Room in This Brooklyn Apartment Is a Nod to a Distinct Era of Art History
"I often say the vibe I’m going for is the home of a Time-Traveling Anthropologist," says artist Keighty Alexander, who has owned this two-bedroom apartment for four years.
Erin Derby
Oct 11, 2021
A 1959 Michigan MCM House Has a Stunning Wall of Shelves & All-Black Kitchen
Colin Tury and Ellie Ingram have put A LOT of work into transforming this house into what you see today. “Every square inch of this house has been affected by us and we’re proud of it” he writes.
Diana Paulson
Oct 8, 2021
5 Tips for Creating a Makeshift Kitchen During a Reno, According to Renovators
Ordering takeout every night can add up, but these tricks can help you keep costs low.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 7, 2021
Before & After: A Dim 1990s Dining Room Gets an Unrecognizable Open Concept Redo
This airy, spacious redo will win over even open concept skeptics.
Sarah Everett
Oct 6, 2021
4 Tips for Living with Ongoing Home Renovations That Aren't Quick *or* Easy
You can't always just jump ship and head to a hotel. Here's how to keep living life around your reno, even if it's for the long haul.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 28, 2021
Before & After: A Decaying Duplex Becomes a Glam Blend of Old-Meets-New
The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.
Sarah Everett
Sep 23, 2021
B&A: A Dated 1889 Victorian Italianate's Been Respectfully Brought Back to Life
Kevin and Sarah renovated and furnished this historic home using IKEA hacks, a mix of budget and splurge items, and a heavy amount of secondhand finds; they estimate they've acquired about $70,000 of furniture and decor for about $6,000!
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Sep 22, 2021
B&A: A 1924 Duplex's Remodel Includes an Unrecognizable Kitchen Refresh
Kailee, Kyle, and their dog, Charlene, remodeled this this 1924 duplex. They did a lot of work themselves, and transformed many of the rooms.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 21, 2021
Before & After: A Historic Home’s Run-Down Kitchen Gets Its Vintage Charm Back
This ambitious overhaul took seven months and came with a $185,000 price tag.
Lydia Mack
Sep 19, 2021
Before & After: A Mismatched Kitchen Gets a Chic, All-White Revamp for $25,000
The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.
Lydia Mack
Sep 17, 2021
B&A: An Old Barn Was Transformed into a Gorgeous Studio Apartment & Art Studio
Lizzie Gill, a mixed media artist, and her husband remodeled this 1990s-era, run-down barn. It's now their full-time home, a studio apartment and art studio.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 17, 2021
Before & After: A Dark Walk-In Closet Becomes a Dreamy Home Office for $3,000
It all comes together with the perfect pink peel-and-stick wallpaper.
Lydia Mack
Sep 16, 2021
A Small 1929 Spanish House's Remodel Retained Its Charming and Creative History
Peter Quinn and Caitlin Dawson bought this house in Mount Washington three years ago, and recently finished a remodel that modernized the small home, while retaining a lot of the original history and charm
Marisa Vitale
Sep 16, 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 Dark, Gloomy Bedroom Becomes an Artist's Airy Home Office
Be gone, gray.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 23, 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
“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 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