Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

Before: Dated kitchen with crown cabinets, black appliances, and beige walls

B&A: A Functional $6,000 Kitchen Redo Makes IKEA Cabinets Look Custom

Semi-custom IKEA cabinets and DIY countertops are two of the smart choices this homeowner made in his kitchen renovation.

Sarah Everett

Mar 20, 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

B&A: Clever Fixes Transform a Dated Bathroom for Less Than $1,000

This redo proves you can go a long way on a small budget.

Savannah West

Mar 12, 2021

B&A: A Rental's Transformation Included Uncovering Original Details

Hattie Kolp has transformed her childhood home — this stunning prewar brownstone apartment she's lived in since she was 10 years old — by revealing gorgeous original architectural details, like several pocket doors that were covered by sheetrock and shelving.

Adrienne Breaux

Mar 11, 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: A Cramped Bedroom Gets a Space-Maximizing Boho Redo

It went from dark to dreamy in just three weeks.

Savannah West

Feb 13, 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!

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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!

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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.

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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

Before and After: This Scandi-Style Breakfast Nook is Practically Irresistible

One highlight: a totally doable IKEA hack.

Megan Baker Detloff

Oct 8, 2020

This Converted Dutch Barge Is One of the Most Stunning Floating Homes Ever

Calling this converted steel Dutch barge a "houseboat" just doesn't seem quite descriptive enough. It's a bold, colorful, and gorgeous floating home in London!

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 7, 2020

Before and After: HGTV Transformed This Gutted House Into a Light, Beachy Paradise

A huge reminder to leave the home renovations to the experts.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 6, 2020

Before and After: A Rusty Airstream Gets the Dreamiest Scandi-Boho Revamp

You'll have wanderlust after seeing this stunner.

Megan Baker Detloff

Oct 5, 2020

Before and After: This Alcove Goes from "Wasted Space" to Multifunctional Haven

Once you see this redo, you'll be looking at every nook and cranny in your home in a new light.

Alison Goldman

Oct 1, 2020

B& A: A Dark, Dated California Craftsman Is Now a Cozy, Bright Home

Designer Victoria Cho spent all her free time outside of work on this house design and space layout. "There were endless nights of researching, reviewing bids, and placing orders for finishes, hardware, etc."

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Oct 2, 2020

Before and After: A $15,000 Two-Tone Kitchen Has a Fresh Take on Gallery Walls

It's a little Scandi, a little boho, and a lot chic.

Alison Goldman

Oct 1, 2020

Before & After: A Dated, Low-Ceiling Bedroom and Bathroom Get a Fresh Makeover

Even though the ceilings are on the low side, this renovated bedroom and bathroom has color and feels cozy.

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Sep 30, 2020

Before and After: This Bright, Inviting Living Room Redo Is a Bookworm's Dream

It's completely unrecognizable from the dingy before.