Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

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.

Complete with a rolling library ladder.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

There are over 100 videos.

Proof that adding white really does lighten a space.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

It overlooks the ocean, too.

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

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

A highlight? The new DIY mirror-as-art.

Talk about a style-meets-function refresh.

The whole condo now has boho black and white vibes.

Shiplap included.

Ben and Erin Napier added details that helped the house's history shine, too.

You don't need to carve out a skylight to bring in the feeling of daylight.

Wait until you see the deep green kitchen cabinets.

You can never really be sure what you’ll unearth during a home renovation project, something one Oklahoma couple recently discovered when they were doing some work on their new home.

It's a big question, but the answer will surprise you.

This bathroom goes from beige to bold.

Your entryway is so much more than a hallway you pass through on your way into a home.

From "shades of brown" to bright and cheerful.

These can easily lead to bigger problems.

Seeing big transformations is fun, but what do we owe the people whose homes we're renovating?

An unfortunate plumbing incident was the catalyst this bathroom needed for a total overhaul.

These fresh ideas can help make your dated or boring cabinetry look like a million bucks.

Wait until you see the light blue cabinets.

There's a gem hiding under all those stickers.

HGTV's "What Not to Design" is an offshoot of "What Not to Wear."

Talk about a pop of color.

More stylish? Check. More functional? Check. More spacious? That, too.

It took a lot of "woman-power" the homeowners say, but the end results are worth it.

Colonial-style houses come with many gifts, like great windows, symmetry, and tall ceilings. But like any place built over 100 years ago, homeowner Katrina’s 1900 Colonial Revival house needed some updating — especially in the living room. While it had large windows, the space felt dark and uninviting because of the old gray carpeting, dark valances, clunky ceiling fan, and striped beige ’70s-era wallpaper.

The final renovation in this season of "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" is on a scale unlike any other.

Steve and Leanne Ford were up for the challenge.

Shivering while doing laundry? This will help.

Plus, you have to see the bedroom ceiling covered in floral wallpaper.

The asymmetrical kitchen island is genius.

Add "Design Star: Next Gen" to those queues.

They did it on a tight budget, too.

The series premiere renovation was as drastic as one could hope.

The before? Nice, but too small. The after? A real stunner, and way more practical, too.

Some of these glamorous upgrades can work in any room.