Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

Think twice before including this in your plans.

The original East Atlanta garage was built in 1950, but you’d never be able to tell because the space is so modern now.

The homeowner saved up for four years to make it happen.

The tub is the same one as before — just refinished — and the tiles are stunning.

The homeowner wanted to lean into color wheel opposites.

Take it from a tile expert. And a homeowner who learned the hard way.

Here’s how to copy the curb appeal.

This homeowner loves her little galley kitchen — she’s totally over open-concept.

“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.”

The details are everything.

The lesson in this porch makeover? Think colorfully!

The layout was entirely overhauled.

And it has the prettiest accent wall.

“I was drawn to a simple, classic, and subtle nautical look,” the homeowner says.

The whole kitchen makeover cost $500.

No matter the size of your home, these features are perfectly copy-able.

Now we can all enjoy this space.

There’s even an indoor trellis!

It took less than 10 minutes.

The “after” has several design nods to the original.

“I literally love everything about this room,” the DIYer says.

“I cannot believe how we were prepping meals before the renovation,” the homeowner says.

It suits the historic vibes of the neighborhood perfectly.

Think: Terracotta plant pot!

But keeps the same layout!

“It feels considered, warm, and just a little bit fancy, and I love that,” the DIYer says.

The chunky wood details on the vanity give it a whole new look.

Plus, find out the designers’ favorite wallpapers right now.

It’s so dreamy!

A $100 DIY project that ties the whole space together? Yes, please.

It made me totally rethink white cabinetry.

“Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me,” the homeowner says.

They look so much better after the makeover.

Every home should have a “happy hallway.”

Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.

This space looks so relaxing!

The hidden drawer storage is ingenious.

When this renter couldn’t paint her cabinets, she had to get creative.

Learn from their mistakes.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.”

Greens and grays mesh perfectly.

The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.

See the Bronx apartment living room transform.

The dining set is from Ethan Allen and belonged to the designer’s parents.

And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!

It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.

You will need a table saw — but it’s worth it.

“We needed more storage and more space. And perhaps a bit more glam!" the homeowner says.

Just when you thought your kitchen was maxed out on storage, think again.

It’s the most maximalist space ever!

The project “saved me hundreds of dollars,” the DIYer says.

The new backsplash is so clever.

It’s lush with plants, and practical, too.

There's major design power in a can of paint.

And it cost less than $100.

Before, the kitchen was closed-off with shutter-style doors.

The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.

It’s gorgeous!

It’ll prevent you from making mistakes with big dollar signs attached.

Read more about the gut reno process.

“It was a diamond in the rough," the homeowner says.

The paint color is a popular one.

The paint color is enveloping.

Want a spa-worthy retreat? Skip these unnecessary additions.

“I really wanted the space to feel unique and tied to my cultural roots,” the homeowner says.

The new shelving racks up major compliments.

This interior decorator is allergic to white walls.

It’s stylish and space-savvy.

I couldn’t believe it!