Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

ELMHURST, IL, USA - MAY 25, 2021: A renovated kitchen with white cabinets, a natural wood countertop, chairs sitting at the island, a green subway tile backsplash, and a gold pendant light.
5 Kitchen Tile Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to DesignersDecorating
One is very controversial IMO.
Heather Bien
Oct 2, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover Is So Cozy, It Almost Feels Like a Living RoomHome Projects
The apartment dweller was after a minimalist, modern-meets-vintage look.
Sarah Everett
Oct 1, 2025
These 11 Cottagecore Makeovers Seriously Look Like They Could Be in a Charming StorybookHome Projects
Think: Miss Honey’s cottage from Matilda and more.
Tamieka Welsh
Sep 30, 2025
Granite Countertops Are No Longer the Most Popular — Here Are 15 Beautiful Ideas That Are Taking OverHome Projects
There are so many options!
Quincy Bulin
Sep 28, 2025
This Living Room Makeover Uses a Daring Paint Color for “Old Library” VibesHome Projects
“I really like the feel of an old library, but I also love some elements of more modern style,” the apartment owner says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 28, 2025
A “Gloomy & Cave-Like” Bathroom from 1942 Feels 2x as Bright After a RenovationHome Projects
“My plants love it,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 26, 2025
5 Bathroom Tile Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to DesignersDecorating
Consider steering clear of these finishes that scream 2025.
Heather Bien
Sep 20, 2025
Why You Should Put a Trellis in Your Living Room, According to a DesignerHome Projects
It’s good for more than just the garden.
Sarah Everett
Sep 19, 2025
This Home Got Its Stunning Historic Look Back (for Less Than You'd Think!)Home Projects
Get ready to drool over the wood detailing, roof color, dog statues, and dreamy fall backdrop.
Sarah Everett
Sep 18, 2025
I Hated How the Old Homeowners Renovated My Home — But Here’s How I Made It WorkHome Projects
Redoing their mistake wasn’t in the cards, but I made it so much better.
Heather Bien
Sep 18, 2025
A Tiny 1930s Bathroom Feels 2x Bigger After a Light, Bright MakeoverHome Projects
This gut reno makes a once-cramped bathroom feel way more open.
Sarah Everett
Sep 12, 2025
A Dated '70s Kitchen Gets a Bright, Space-Maximizing MakeoverHome Projects
"This kitchen was practically screaming for a makeover," says the designer behind the redo.
Sarah Everett
Sep 11, 2025
The Secret Ingredient to This Living Room Makeover Was Custom-Colored Spray PaintHome Projects
“It 100% paid off,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 8, 2025
My ’80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat — Here Are the 4 Upgrades We MadeReal Estate
Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from — single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in the ceiling or internal walls — but we fell in love with it at first viewing.
Kira Simpson
Sep 5, 2025
The Goal for This Bedroom Makeover? The Opposite of a “White Box” Home Projects
Plus, the homeowner wanted to create a “boudoir” vibe!
Sarah Everett
Sep 4, 2025
This Groovy Secondhand Sofa Got a Makeover That Feels Like Pure SunshineHome Projects
“I love curvy furniture,” the apartment dweller says. “I like things that are kind of playful.”
Sarah Everett
Sep 3, 2025
“Cinderella Tubs” Are the Vintage Feature Every Bathroom Needs (They’re so Whimsical!)Real Estate
They’re fairy-tale like.
Heather Bien
Sep 3, 2025
A 1970s Kitchen Looks 2x as Bright After a Minimalist MakeoverHome Projects
It's so much brighter.
Sarah Everett
Sep 2, 2025
Bathtubs Are on the Way Out, but There’s a CatchReal Estate
The trend doesn’t always apply to you.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 2, 2025
My Dark, Dated Bathroom Leaps Out of the ’70s in This RenoHome Projects
Goodbye, cabinets. Hello, bright bathroom.
Elise Linscott
Sep 1, 2025
4 Questions an Appliance Expert Says You Need to Ask Before Switching to InductionHome Projects
Plus, how to save on costs in a big way.
Dana McMahan
Aug 31, 2025
The Top Bathroom Renovation Regret, According to ContractorsHome Projects
Think twice before including this in your plans.
Brittany Leitner
Aug 31, 2025
This Dusty 1950s Garage Transformed into an Airy, Modern KitchenHome Projects
The original East Atlanta garage was built in 1950, but you’d never be able to tell because the space is so modern now.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 30, 2025
A 2000s Kitchen Transformed into a Total Stunner After a 4-Month DIY RenoHome Projects
The homeowner saved up for four years to make it happen.
Sarah Everett
Aug 29, 2025
This Bathroom Makeover Moved the Tub to a Funky (but Functional!) PlaceHome Projects
The tub is the same one as before — just refinished — and the tiles are stunning.
Sarah Everett
Aug 26, 2025
A Dining Room Goes from “Builder-Grade” to Breathtaking Thanks to Bold ColorsHome Projects
The homeowner wanted to lean into color wheel opposites.
Sarah Everett
Aug 25, 2025
The One Mistake to Avoid When Shopping for Tile, According to a ProHome Projects
Take it from a tile expert. And a homeowner who learned the hard way.
Abby Monteil
Aug 25, 2025
4 Charming Curb Appeal Ideas to Steal from the South (8-Foot Porches, Anyone?)Home Projects
Here’s how to copy the curb appeal.
Sarah Everett
Aug 23, 2025
Say Goodbye to Dated ’80s Cabinets in This 56-Square-Foot Kitchen MakeoverHome Projects
This homeowner loves her little galley kitchen — she’s totally over open-concept.
Sarah Everett
Aug 22, 2025
Everyone Gushes Over the New Tile in This Bathroom MakeoverHome Projects
“It caught my eye in the store, and no one could talk me out of it,” the homeowner says of her tile. “Now, it’s the talking point.”
Sarah Everett
Aug 21, 2025
Before & After: An 80-Year-Old Cottage Kitchen Gets a Storybook MakeoverHome Projects
The details are everything.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 16, 2025
A Peeling Porch Last Touched in the ’90s Gets a Pink Paint Makeover for $775Home Projects
The lesson in this porch makeover? Think colorfully!
Sarah Everett
Aug 15, 2025
This ‘90s “Beige on Beige” Bathroom Got the Most Luxurious MakeoverHome Projects
The layout was entirely overhauled.
Sarah Everett
Aug 12, 2025
A Storage Space Becomes the Coziest Vintage-Filled Living Room (It’s Unrecognizable!)Home Projects
And it has the prettiest accent wall.
Sarah Everett
Aug 11, 2025
This Tiny Kitchen’s Makeover Has the Coolest DIY Pot RackHome Projects
“I was drawn to a simple, classic, and subtle nautical look,” the homeowner says.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 9, 2025
I Added a Bonus Hangout Spot to My Yard Using Leftover Landscaping MaterialsHome Projects
Long live the lawn flamingo!
Marcel Dagenais
Aug 8, 2025
Museum-Worthy Wallpaper Was the Exact Ingredient That This Kitchen Was MissingHome Projects
The whole kitchen makeover cost $500.
Sarah Everett
Aug 8, 2025
5 Cozy, Comfy, and Relaxing Features to Steal from Architects' Own HomesHome Projects
No matter the size of your home, these features are perfectly copy-able.
Maria C. Hunt
Sep 11, 2020
I Spent $4K to Design My Yard Around My Dogs, and It Was Worth Every PennyHome Projects
Now we can all enjoy this space.
Emily Cappiello
Aug 4, 2025
This 1970s Living Room Got a Gorgeous Makeover That Feels Like a Palace GardenHome Projects
There’s even an indoor trellis!
Sarah Everett
Aug 3, 2025
My Renter-Friendly IKEA Lamp Hack Fixed My Harsh Lights for $32Home Projects
It took less than 10 minutes.
Carolyn Moore
Jul 31, 2025
After a Reno, This 1976 Living Room Becomes the “Jewel of the House”Home Projects
The “after” has several design nods to the original.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2025
This "Lifeless" Bedroom Got a Stunning Makeover with Lakehouse VibesHome Projects
“I literally love everything about this room,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2025
Say Goodbye to the Brown Cabinets in This ’90s Kitchen’s MakeoverHome Projects
“I cannot believe how we were prepping meals before the renovation,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2025
A “Gross” Shed Transforms into the Most Charming Little Storybook CottageHome Projects
It suits the historic vibes of the neighborhood perfectly.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 20, 2025
See How 20-Year-Old Maple Kitchen Cabinets Got a Bold, Earthy MakeoverHome Projects
Think: Terracotta plant pot!
Cullen Ormond
Jul 19, 2025
An “Unfortunate Builder-Grade” Bathroom Gets a Bespoke New LookHome Projects
But keeps the same layout!
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2025
The Real Reason Popcorn Ceilings Have an Awful ReputationDecorating
If your home was built before or during the 1970s, it concerns you.
Shagun Khare
Jul 18, 2025
A “White, Joyless” Hallway’s Under-$1,000 Makeover Has More DIYs Than Meets the Eye
“It feels considered, warm, and just a little bit fancy, and I love that,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2025
This Bathroom Got a Complete Makeover with Mostly Paint (It's so Playful!)
The chunky wood details on the vanity give it a whole new look.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover’s Wallpaper Made Me Do a Double Take (I Thought It Was Tile!)
It’s retro yet modern.
Sarah Everett
Jul 11, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed an "Overwhelming" Home Feature
The whole property feels more low-key.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 11, 2025
Don’t Underestimate Wallpaper in This Spot, According to Designers
Plus, find out the designers’ favorite wallpapers right now.
Casey Clark
Jul 10, 2025
A $405 Makeover Turns This Bare Patio into a “Cheap Slice of Paradise”
It’s so dreamy!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2025
This Terrace Makeover Shows the Power of Thrifting (Even for Outside!)
A $100 DIY project that ties the whole space together? Yes, please.
Sarah Everett
Jul 7, 2025
Dated ’80s Oak Cabinets Get a Calming New Color Palette
It made me totally rethink white cabinetry.
Lauren Jones
Jul 5, 2025
This 2000s Bathroom Now Has a “Sultry Ralph Lauren Aesthetic”
“Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 3, 2025
This “Dingy” Kitchen’s Makeover Proves Dated Cabinets Can Shine Again
They look so much better after the makeover.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 2, 2025
2 Paint Colors and $2,000 Make This Blank Space a “Happy Hallway"
Every home should have a “happy hallway.”
Sarah Everett
Jul 1, 2025
A Very ’90s Catskills Kitchen Gets a Luxe Makeover That Marries Form and Function
Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.
Sarah Everett
Jun 25, 2025
This Bare Bedroom’s Makeover Has the Coziest Vibes
This space looks so relaxing!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 24, 2025
This Dated Bathroom Feels 2x as Big After a Makeover (I Can’t Believe It’s 30 Square Feet!)
The hidden drawer storage is ingenious.
Abby Monteil
Jun 23, 2025
A Renter Transformed Her “Dated” Kitchen Cabinets — Without a Drop of Paint
When this renter couldn’t paint her cabinets, she had to get creative.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 20, 2025
We Asked 4 Pros Which Paint Colors Homeowners Regret Most
Learn from their mistakes.
Jennifer Prince
Jun 20, 2025
This 100-Year-Old House Got a New Kitchen with an Open Concept & Stunning Cabinets
The cabinets! The natural light! The island!
Dana McMahan
Jun 19, 2025
This Dreary Kitchen's Fresh Transformation Features "No Brown!"
The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.”
Cullen Ormond
Jun 18, 2025
This “So Plain” 2010s Kitchen Got a Gorgeous Green Makeover (with Double the Storage!)
Greens and grays mesh perfectly.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 14, 2025
It’s Hard to Pick a Favorite DIY Detail in This Paris-Inspired Bathroom Makeover
The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2025
Of Course This Broadway Performer’s Living Room Makeover Features Neon Lights
See the Bronx apartment living room transform.
Lauren Jones
Jun 4, 2025
The Inspo for This Dining Room Makeover? A Brown Dining Set from the 2000s
The dining set is from Ethan Allen and belonged to the designer’s parents.
Lauren Jones
May 28, 2025
This 1974 Airstream Was Abandoned for 50 Years — Now, It’s a Total Stunner
And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2025
A “Strange”-Feeling Bathroom Gets an Incredibly Stunning, Modern Makeover
It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2025