Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

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This Couple Found a Secret Shower Hidden Behind Their Walls During a Renovation
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.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 3, 2021
See How a Home Stager Made a Historic Home Feel So Much Bigger
It's all in the furniture.
Chelsea Greenwood
May 3, 2021
Can a Home Renovation Ever Truly Be Green?
It's a big question, but the answer will surprise you.
Jon Gorey
Apr 30, 2021
Before and After: This $850 Bathroom Redo Waves Goodbye to Beige
This bathroom goes from beige to bold.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 30, 2021
2 Easy Ways to Update Your Entryway for Cheap, According to an HGTV Expert
Your entryway is so much more than a hallway you pass through on your way into a home.
Alexandra Frost
Apr 27, 2021
B&A: A Dark, Dated Kitchen Gets a Smarter Layout and a Brighter Look
This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.
Sarah Everett
Apr 28, 2021
Before and After: A $10,000 Redo Livens up This Brown-on-Brown Kitchen
From "shades of brown" to bright and cheerful.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 18, 2021
B&A: This House, Untouched for Decades, Got an Incredible Remodel
This total fixer upper was dark, dingy, and closed off, so interior designer Isabelle Dahlin opened up the ceilings to expose original beams and put in skylight windows to brighten the space.
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Apr 14, 2021
9 Most Common Home Reno Mistakes People Make, According to the Property Brothers
These can easily lead to bigger problems.
Alexandra Frost
Apr 14, 2021
What Do You Do if Your Home's "Before" Is Someone Else's "After"?
Seeing big transformations is fun, but what do we owe the people whose homes we're renovating?
Dana McMahan
Apr 9, 2021
B&A: A 1920s Bathroom's Redo is a Perfect Blend of Vintage and Modern
An unfortunate plumbing incident was the catalyst this bathroom needed for a total overhaul.
Savannah West
Apr 8, 2021
Before and After: A DIY Patio Redo Saved These Homeowners Thousands of Dollars
The savings left them with the budget for brand new furnishings, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 5, 2021
12 of the Best Kitchen Cabinet Redo Ideas of All Time
These fresh ideas can help make your dated or boring cabinetry look like a million bucks.
Carolin Lehmann
Apr 1, 2021
HGTV’s “Farmhouse Fixer” Turned This Galley-Like Space Into a Spacious Kitchen
Wait until you see the light blue cabinets.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 1, 2021
Before and After: A $13 Craigslist Cabinet Gets a Gloriously Simple Make-Under
There's a gem hiding under all those stickers.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 29, 2021
Raven-Symoné’s New Show Puts a Home Makeover Spin On a Fashion Favorite
HGTV's "What Not to Design" is an offshoot of "What Not to Wear."
Jessica Wang
Mar 27, 2021
Before & After: A Previously Abandoned Airstream's Transformation Is Beautiful
This creative couple bought an abandoned Airstream on the side of the road for $600, eventually spending two and a half years and $20k to completely renovate it themselves!
Laura Guidry
Mar 25, 2021
HGTV’s “Farmhouse Fixer” Transformed This Dull Kitchen with Teal Cabinets
Talk about a pop of color.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 22, 2021
Before and After: This Kitchen's Redo Is an Open Concept Masterpiece
More stylish? Check. More functional? Check. More spacious? That, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 17, 2021
Real Estate Pros Critique TikTok's Renovation Trends
Have you tried any of them?
Colleen Flynn
Mar 15, 2021
B&A: A 220-Square-Foot School Bus Was Turned into a Cozy Home for $7K
Architecture and landscape architecture graduate student Caleb Brackney bought a 36’ 1995 Thomas International school bus on Facebook Marketplace in February 2020 for $3K. The rest of his only 10k budget he spent on turning the bus to a tiny house one wheels.
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Mar 16, 2021
See How a Dark Basement Became a Cheerful WFH Spot on a Tight Budget
BEFORE & AFTER
Peep the before and after photos.
Chelsea Greenwood
Mar 16, 2021
Before & After: An Untouched-Since-1965 House Gets a Gorgeous (Respectful) Reno
This house hadn't been touched since the 1960s, and this couple jumped at the chance to purchase this architectural gem!
Minette Hand
Mar 12, 2021
Before and After: This $500 Kitchen Redo Is All About Vintage Charm
It took a lot of "woman-power" the homeowners say, but the end results are worth it.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 7, 2021
Before and After: A $3000 Floor-to-Ceiling Redo Livens a Living Room
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.
Sarah Everett
Mar 6, 2021
Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Reinvented a Cramped Layout to Comfortably Sleep 16 People
The final renovation in this season of "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" is on a scale unlike any other.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 3, 2021
Before and After: HGTV’s “Home Again with the Fords” Turned This Space Into a Scandi-Inspired Kitchen with Lots of Texture
Steve and Leanne Ford were up for the challenge.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 3, 2021
6 Tips for Warming Up Garages, Basements, Attics, and Utility Spaces
Shivering while doing laundry? This will help.
Alexandra Frost
Feb 25, 2021
B&A: This Apartment's Reno Has Art Deco Style & a STUNNING Bathroom
This home is COMPLETELY unrecognizable after a gorgeous remodel.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 23, 2021
Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Filled a Mid-Century Home with Arches and Antique Details
Plus, you have to see the bedroom ceiling covered in floral wallpaper.
Nicoletta Richardson
Feb 12, 2021
Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Transformed a ’90s Kitchen Into a Modern Space
The asymmetrical kitchen island is genius.
Nicoletta Richardson
Feb 8, 2021
HGTV’s “Design Star” Reboot Will Premiere Soon With Major Celeb Guest Experts
Add "Design Star: Next Gen" to those queues.
Jessica Wang
Feb 7, 2021
Before and After: HGTV’s “Rehab Addict Rescue” Transformed a Dark Bathroom Into a Bright and Timeless Retreat
They did it on a tight budget, too.
Nicoletta Richardson
Feb 2, 2021
This Dreamy Designer IKEA Kitchen Reno Just Might Make You Rethink Pink
We’re kicking off February with pretty blush kitchen inspo!




Danielle Blundell
Feb 2, 2021
Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Turned a Rundown Kitchen Into a Scandinavian-Meets-Mid-Century Dream
The series premiere renovation was as drastic as one could hope.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 29, 2021
Before and After: A Luxe Redo Brings Lots More Storage to This Tiny Kitchen
The before? Nice, but too small. The after? A real stunner, and way more practical, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 27, 2021
Before and After: A Luxe Dining Room Redo Filled with Copy-able Ideas
Some of these glamorous upgrades can work in any room.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 24, 2021
Before and After: Smart Swaps Make This 1943 Living Room Feel Twice as Big
One major difference? Uncovering the original hardwood floors beneath that carpet.
Christianna Silva
Jan 7, 2021
Before and After: HGTV’s “Home Town” Fills This Dark, Empty Space with Light and Personality
Ben and Erin Napier were up for the challenge.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 5, 2021
Before and After: Rainn Wilson Transformed a Dated Ranch into a Bright, Airy Retreat
There were plenty of Dwight Schrute jokes along the way.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 5, 2021
The Most-Requested Home Upgrades in 2020, According to Designers and Contractors
These seven upgrades were at the top of everyone's list this year.
Erin Johnson
Dec 21, 2020
Before and After: Justin Hartley Turned a Bare Backyard Into a Poolside Retreat
Wait until you see the electric pergola.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 17, 2020
Before and After: Allison Janney Modernized Her Assistant’s Dated Kitchen
The soothing color combination of blue and white did the trick.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 22, 2020
These TV Before and Afters Had the Most Shocking Reveals of 2020
Each delivered a Houdini-like moment at home.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 16, 2020
Before and After: A 1920s House Gets a New Kitchen Worthy of Its Vintage Charm
The classic look of the new kitchen makes it feel timeless.
Lydia Mack
Dec 15, 2020
Before and After: Zooey Deschanel Transformed Her Best Friend’s Cramped Home Into a Spacious Hangout
Just wait until you see the kitchen cabinets.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 15, 2020
Before and After: This Stunning Redo Proves Even Laundry Rooms Can Be Luxurious
Yes, function is the most important part of a laundry room—but that space can be gorgeous, too.
Alison Goldman
Dec 14, 2020
I’ve Renovated 4 Houses—Here Are the 5 Things I’ll Never DIY Again
They're dangerous, difficult, and expensive to do on my own—so I'll hire out every time.
Dana McMahan
Dec 14, 2020
Before and After: IKEA Cabinets Set the Stage for this Cozy $5000 Kitchen Redo
This is a dramatic (and very effective) transformation.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 11, 2020
A 100-Year-Old Spanish Bungalow Has Beautiful Bones and Awesome Arches
There are original barrel ceilings, hand-done textured plaster and a giant arch window, arch bookcases, arch doorways, and a fireplace.
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Dec 11, 2020
B&A: A Dated '90s Houseboat Is Now a Modern, Bright Floating Tiny House
Interior stylist Joyce Wang and her partner Sean took on the renovation of this 200-square-foot 1992 Holiday Mansion houseboat during quarantine.
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Dec 4, 2020
B&A: A 350-Square-Foot Condo's Dated Interiors Got a Fresh DIY Facelift
Over the course of two years, Tess and her dad changed almost everything about this small space to get it to where it is today—a bright, plant-filled home brimming with creativity and pillows.
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Dec 2, 2020
B&A: An Outdated Builder-Basic 1970s Bungalow's Now a Light, Modern, & Cozy Home
This 1970s bungalow was transformed from top-to-bottom into a special getaway full of unusual details and personal touches, all on a very tight budget, using thrifty alternatives and vintage/salvage elements throughout.
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Dec 2, 2020
B&A: This 323-Square-Foot Studio Was Transformed into a Cozy One-Bedroom
There was dated '70s decor, a mothball smell, and lots of clutter in this teeny studio apartment, but Michelle and her husband were able to transform it into a cozy and clean one-bedroom!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 27, 2020
6 Things I Learned from Buying a Fixer Upper with a Friend
I have to give my reasons for wanting certain finishes or fixes, and they can’t just be “because I like it that way.”
Dana McMahan
Nov 19, 2020
Before and After: A 1970s Kitchen Gets a Vibrant Redo Full of Personal Touches
Wait until you see what the homeowner did with the soffit.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 22, 2020
Before and After: From Cramped Laundry Room to Super-Functional Entryway
This space was an inefficient laundry room—but reimagined as an entryway, it's beyond functional.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 19, 2020
B&A: A Tiny, Dated Condo Transformation Is Unbelievable
Amazingly, Tim bought nothing new for his condo remodel, opting to visit local secondhand shops and estate sales as well as scouring Craigslist.
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Nov 6, 2020
Before and After: Bold Paint and Built-Ins Make a Plain Living Room Look Luxe
A good indication that a room needs a redo is the realization that you're not using it to its full potential.
Alison Goldman
Nov 6, 2020
Before and After: With £4,600, a Dull, Dim Living Room Now Feels Big and Bright
Cozy season is here, which means it's the perfect time to refresh living spaces—and that goes double when there's a fireplace involved.
Alison Goldman
Nov 6, 2020
B&A: This 450-Square-Foot Apartment's Renovation Reveals an Open and Airy Home
These renters were given permission to renovate the interior of this apartment AND create a stunning outdoor terrace.
Sandra Regalado
Nov 5, 2020
B&A: Small, Dated NYC Railroad Apartment Got a Gorgeous, Rental-Friendly Refresh
Budget was a challenge, but most difficult was organizing the space to create an open feel in a 10-foot-wide apartment!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 3, 2020
Before and After: A Stuck-in-the-'70s Bedroom Gets a Cozy £2,000 Upgrade
Sometimes it takes a little creativity—and a whole lot of work—to bring back the charming factor you know that an older home once had.
Alison Goldman
Nov 2, 2020
The Best Money I Ever Spent, According to Serial Home Flippers
Fixes and upgrades that seasoned pros say were worth every penny.
Brigitt Earley
Oct 23, 2020
The DIY Projects Homeowners Are Most Confident (and Least Confident) They Could Do
From insulating walls to running a gas line.
Jessica Wang
Oct 25, 2020
B&A: This Dated RV Was Completely Transformed into the Cutest, Coziest Home
Dream Week
RV Before: Rotten, dated, gross


RV After: An UNBELIEVABLE transformation!
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 21, 2020
Before You Jump Into a DIY Home Renovation, Gut Check These Two Things
HGTV's Jasmine Roth wants you to ask yourself these questions before grabbing the hammer.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 16, 2020
Before and After: See How a Home Stager Pulled This Family Room Out of the 90s
Now it's all that and a bag of chips.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 18, 2020
B&A: This Dated Kitchen's Whole Remodel Is Great, But the Floors Are to Die For
The kitchen in this 1926 Craftsman bungalow needed updating, and the result is a modern space that also complements that period of style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 14, 2020
Before and After: HGTV Turned This Wrecked Bathroom Into a Spa-Inspired Minimalist Sanctuary
Stress, begone!
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 14, 2020
21 Refreshingly Beautiful Outdoor Showers I Bet You’d Love to Step Into
It’s hot enough in Atlanta right now that every day, before I leave the house, I think long and hard about whether or not I could just go about my day totally in the nude. I never get any further than the comfort of my window-less bathroom, but if I had an outdoor shower like the 21 in this post, I’d make sure that every day started with a breezy open-air rinse. Above, the outdoor shower in HGTV’s 2015 dream home.
Taryn Williford
Oct 14, 2020
A Minimalism Coach DIYs Big Style in a Small Space (on an Even Smaller Budget)
The small house is also proof that minimalism doesn't have to mean boring.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 12, 2020