Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

The “before” is straight out of the '70s.

The bathrooms go from “dungeon-like” and dirty to dramatically stylish.

This bathroom makeover is an antique-lover’s dream with wallet-friendly finds!

“The whole kitchen is now a statement piece that is also fun and very functional,” the apartment owner says.

The “dated and boring” kitchen gets an airy and beachy vibe.

A big life change called for a color change — and a cozy spot to land each night.

The wallpaper is so whimsical — and in a clever, cost-effective spot.

It’s the perfect balance of spacious and cozy.

“The bathroom really needed some updating and more personality,” the homeowner says.

The "after" is so colorful.

It’s so bright and beautiful — even with white cabinets!

Some simple chores now can prevent much bigger projects (and costs) in the future.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

See the full cost breakdown.

This maximalist DIYer never thought she'd use white paint, but she made it work with her style.

The "after" has completely stunning countertops.

Every little detail counts.

You have to see where she put wallpaper!

The vintage fixtures actually resell for a lot of money on eBay right now.

Before you drop cash on laminate flooring, watch this TikTok.

“It makes me happy every day I look at it and sit in our dining room,” the homeowner says.

The “after” fits a desk and built-in bookcases, and it sleeps two.

There’s a reason your kitchen feels a little “off.”

The top project isn’t really a project at all!

“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.

This DIY project was a labor of love.

“The new space just brings me so much joy, and I actually love being in my bathroom now,” the DIYer says.

“All the sudden, it felt like a proper kitchen and not just a rental with a hodgepodge of random cabinets and appliances,” the homeowner says.

It’s underrated.

Even though it’s a big house, I’m totally taking some of these ideas back to my apartment.

The facelift brought the space into the 21st century but honored the homeowner's love of vintage.

It’s so smart!

The new shower is everything.

It’s renter-friendly!

There’s a place for everything!

“I don’t like anything too plain or without character in my home,” this apartment dweller says.

The quirkier the better, according to the homeowners.

Prepare to see these in your feed.

The cabinets had been pristinely maintained by the previous owners but were still looking pretty dated.

The transformation brings the outdoors in.

The homeowners were intent on increasing storage in the kitchen.

Talk about a 180-degree transformation!

What exactly is bobbin detailing? See this transformation to find out!

Of course, open floor plans are up for discussion.

The “after” has mid-century modern touches.

Make your home work smarter, not harder.

There's no better place for small space inspiration than on a houseboat.

Basic white IKEA furniture can be transformed into something totally custom.

“It adds an amazing pop of color,” the DIYer says.

A few simple changes brought out the best in this bathroom.

They even fit an entire laundry room into the kitchen!

The after is completely sun-drenched. There's so much natural light!

Good news: It’s an easy fix!

The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.

The homeowner's design vision was "a mix of vintage and modern."

I love the bold patterns!

These just might be the boldest appliances ever.

Sage green is so timeless.

It’s the perfect example of how to make old fixtures sing.

It’s unrecognizable!

Take their words of warning!

A little expertise goes a long way.

“It's the perfect balance between cozy and contemporary,” the homeowner says.

You’ll never see the color combo coming.

It would have changed the way I worked.

If you have a room you want to refresh this fall, you need to read this.