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B&A: An Outdated Builder-Basic 1970s Bungalow's Now a Light, Modern, & Cozy Home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: 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.

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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.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 28, 2020

Some Real Estate Companies Will Front $15K to Help You Renovate Your House

Care for an interest-free loan?

Jon Gorey

Sep 27, 2020

Before and After: This Dramatic, IKEA Hacked Home Office Redo Will Inspire You

These BILLY built-ins added lots more function and style.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 23, 2020

Before and After: A Breezy Boho-Style Deck Redo Makes Use of "Forgotten Space"

"It was bursting with untapped potential," the homeowner says.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 20, 2020

Before and After: A Smart Swap Turns a Dated Bedroom into a Cozy Living Room

The 12-foot-by-15-foot room didn't even change size.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 19, 2020

Before and After: A Chic, Plant-Filled Redo for a Grungy 1970s Bathroom

Plant parents will love this shower's feature wall.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 18, 2020

The Surprisingly Emotional Side of Pandemic Home Projects

If you’re contemplating a home project (even a small one) during COVID-19, it may be wise to first consider the mental health effects of changing your space.

Sarah Garone

Sep 15, 2020

9 Crucial Things to Know Before You Knock Down a Wall

Going all-in on your home reno project? Here's what to know before busting out a sledgehammer.

Erin Johnson

Sep 14, 2020

Before and After: An "Unusable" Patio Turned Enchanting Retreat for $3000

Wait until you see the after at night.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 12, 2020

Before and After: A Cheery $1300 Exterior Redo Brings Tons More Curb Appeal

With all the time spent inside your home—eating, sleeping, etc.—it can be easy to forget about the impact that the outside of your home has.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 6, 2020

Before and After: A Pink Carpeted (!) Bathroom Is Totally Transformed for $2,325

Carpet has its place—but the bathroom is not it. Tearing it out of this bathroom paved the way for a much-needed redo.

Alison Goldman

Sep 3, 2020

Before and After: An "Eyesore" 1950s Laundry Room Gets a $3000 Total Overhaul

The after isn't just for laundry—it's also a plant parent's dream.

Alison Goldman

Sep 3, 2020

HGTV “Good Bones” Replaced a Rotting Building with a Farmhouse-Styled Cottage

When the old house collapsed, the team went full speed ahead with creating a modern, rustic dream home.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 3, 2020

The Hidden Renovation That Will Increase Your Home’s Resale Value

And add some square footage.

Sarah Magnuson

Sep 1, 2020

Before and After: A Dark, Muddy Storage Area Becomes a Dreamy Backyard Escape

After their 2020 vacation plans were canceled, this family decided to create a resort right at home.

Alison Goldman

Sep 1, 2020

Before and After: A $900 Redo Turns an Awkward Nook into a Functional Desk Space

"It feels like we added an entire room," says the homeowner.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 29, 2020

6 Reddit Stories of Home Improvement Mistakes—and How to Fix Them

Learn from Redditors before making the mistakes yourself.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 28, 2020

Before & After: A Neglected 1924 Spanish Casita Got a Beautiful Budget Reno

Over the years there have been some built-ins and add-ons that didn’t quite make sense to this home’s history, so Taylor and Philip are working tirelessly to restore the home to her former glory.

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Aug 26, 2020

Before and After: A Massive Dirt Pile Becomes a Dreamy Outdoor Escape

There's a lot of potential in this pile of dirt.

Tess Wilson

Aug 24, 2020

7 Things Contractors Learned from Their Own Renovation Missteps

Learn from their mistakes to save yourself time, money, and effort.

Erin Johnson

Aug 20, 2020

HGTV’s “Build Me Up” Turned This Cluttered Garage Into a Prime Hangout

Maybe this will motivate you to tackle your own garage.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 21, 2020

Before and After: A Dingy 1920s Bathroom Gets a Statement-Making Revamp

In this bathroom redo, tile is the star.

Alison Goldman

Aug 12, 2020

Before and After: A Dingy Bathroom Gets a Redo Worthy of Its 1800s London Home

It took about six weeks and £7,000 to turn the bathroom from unusable to an "OMG, when can we come over?" oasis.

Alison Goldman

Aug 10, 2020

Before and After: This Living Room Redo Cleverly Maximizes Its $3000 Budget

"We had to get creative with our finishes to get the look we wanted but for less," the homeowner says.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 8, 2020

So You Want to Renovate an Airstream? 5 Money-Saving Tips from People Who Did It

Whether you're using it as an occasional getaway or hoping to turn it into full-time living, here are five tips for saving money on the overhaul.

Jennifer Billock

Aug 7, 2020

3 Things Always Worth Buying Secondhand—and One to Skip

Pro advice on the best (and worst) things to buy used.

Carolin Lehmann

Aug 7, 2020

Before and After: HGTV’s “Build Me Up” Transformed This Cramped Space Into a Healing Sanctuary

Designer Orlando Soria brings new energy into a home for a family to be able to move forward.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 6, 2020

7 Timeless Bathroom Upgrades You Won't Regret in Five Years, According to Pros

You'll still love these upgrades for years to come.

Maria C. Hunt

Aug 6, 2020

Before and After: A New DIY Deck Turns This Boring Backyard into a Prime Hangout

Now there's tons more room to relax.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 5, 2020

Before and After: HGTV’s “Good Bones” Takes a Dated 1950s House and Opens Up the Layout

This house needed some serious updating, starting with the wall to wall carpet.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 5, 2020

Before and After: A “Wasted Space” Laundry Room is Transformed by Fun Wallpaper and IKEA Storage

When architect and interior designer Taryn Bone of Bone Collective Studio bought her first home last year with her husband, she knew the laundry room of her new Boston residence would need some work just to become functional.

Lydia Mack

Jul 31, 2020