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Peek Inside This 378-Square-Foot Tiny House That Used to Be a Garage
News & Culture
This former garage has more amenities than most one-bedroom apartments.
Noella Williams
Aug 17, 2023
Why It’s So Hard to Find a Contractor — And How to Make It Easier
Home Projects
If you feel like hiring pros is especially hard right now, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to navigate the shortage.
Jennifer Prince
Aug 7, 2023
5 Easy Modifications to Make Your Home More Accessible Before Selling It
Real Estate
They cost a few hundred dollars or less.
Kelli Finger
Aug 7, 2023
Watch the Trailer for Jessica Alba’s New Home Renovation Show
The six-episode series is debuting on August 18.
Noella Williams
Aug 1, 2023
B&A: A Surf-Style Redo Turns a Plain Room into the Ultimate Kid Space
Home Projects
It's the perfect place to hang 10 (and hang out).
Kelly Dawson
Jul 30, 2023
B&A: A Home Office Goes from “Oversized Closet” to Stylish Work Space
Home Projects
Opening up a wall made a big difference here.
Heather Bien
Jul 28, 2023
B&A: A Rotting Wood Deck Gets a Luxe Double-Decker Overhaul
Home Projects
Now there’s plenty of space to relax outside, rain or shine.
Heather Bien
Jul 26, 2023
Watch HGTV Stars Make a “King-Sized” Guest Room with Twin Beds
“I love creating designs that are out of the box.”
Abby Monteil
Jul 26, 2023
Before and After: An LA Townhouse’s Elegant Refresh Keeps Its Walls
Style
You have to see the kitchen.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 25, 2023
B&A: A $5,000 Redo Brings Old-School Vibes to a New-School Bathroom
HOME PROJECTS
A few swaps help this new-ish bathroom look old — in a good way. Great ideas for bringing a vintage vibe to a new build herein!
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2023
See How Real Estate Pros Brightened Up This 100-Year-Old Living Room
Real Estate
In a D.C. row house.
Heather Bien
Jul 23, 2023
B&A: A Bare Entryway Is Now Functional, Cozy, and Family-Friendly
Home Projects
This home blogger has great advice for creating an entryway that works for you.
Sarah Everett
Jul 21, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Bathroom Gets a Sleek Redo with a Botanical Twist
Home Projects
The bathroom is way more functional now, too.
Sarah Everett
Jul 20, 2023
This Might Be the Most Manageable Way to Pay for Aging in Place Renovations
REAL ESTATE
Here’s how to use a HELOC.
Jennifer Prince
Jul 19, 2023
B&A: A Living Room’s Chic Redo Disguises Its Old ‘80s Brick Fireplace
HOME PROJECTS
“I wanted to go bigger with this fireplace,” this homeowner says of her unique transformation.
Sarah Everett
Jul 15, 2023
Before and After: Knocking Down a Wall Was a Game-Changer in This Kitchen Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This homeowner’s vision for her kitchen? “A classic farmhouse oasis.”
Sarah Everett
Jul 14, 2023
B&A: A Gutted Bathroom Gets a Candy-Colored Redo Full of Clever Ideas
HOME PROJECTS
Buying secondhand tile for the floor and shower saved a ton of money — it cost just $100 to tile the whole room.
Sarah Everett
Jul 13, 2023
See How a Home Stager Brought French Touches into a DC Row House
Real Estate
She took it from a cluttered rental to a stylish home.
Kristen Finello
Jul 10, 2023
Before and After: A Warm Minimalist Redo Pulls This Bathroom Out of the 1990s
HOME PROJECTS
With some slight tweaking of the footprint to make this space more user-friendly for the homeowners.
Sarah Everett
Jul 7, 2023
B&A: A Dark Entryway's Sliding Doors Were Blocking a Beautiful Design Feature
HOME PROJECTS
"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2023
8 Under-$100 Tools an Experienced Home Repair Taskrabbit Swears By
Home Projects
She depends on these tools to get her hundreds of home repair jobs done, from hanging artwork to sawing wood to doing minor plumbing repairs.
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2023
B&A: A Breakfast Nook Redo So Chic You Won’t Believe It’s an IKEA Hack
Home Projects
A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 4, 2023
B&A: A Run-Down Backyard Transforms into a Garden Sanctuary
Home Projects
Actress Taraji P. Henson took on the makeover as part of HGTV’s show “Celebrity IOU.”
Lillian Brown
Jul 3, 2023
B&A: A Cookie-Cutter Powder Room Gets a Sophisticated New Look
Home Projects
The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.
Sarah Everett
Jun 30, 2023
This TikToker Found a Pool Under Her Floor — Here’s What She Did with It
All of a sudden, their original renovation plan went out the window.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 30, 2023
B&A: A Stuffy ‘80s Powder Room Gets a Glam-Meets-Rock-n-Roll Redo
Home Projects
The changes make it look more modern and way more spacious, too.
Heather Bien
Jun 28, 2023
B&A: A Plain Living Room Gets a Chic Redo That’s Fit for Game Nights
Home Projects
“Our larger coffee table allows ten people to play games together (with room for cocktails or wine),” the renter says of her redesigned space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 25, 2023
B&A: A Grown-Up Office Gets a New Life as a Cheery Blue Nursery
Home Projects
Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 24, 2023
B&A: An Overgrown Front Yard Gets a Chic “Mid-Century Desert” Makeover
Home Projects
The new look strikes the perfect balance of welcoming and private.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 21, 2023
B&A: A “Bland” 1961 Bathroom Is Revived with a Luxe-Looking Makeover
Home Projects
“I knew this space had the potential to pack a huge design punch,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 16, 2023
B&A: A “White Box” Bedroom Is Now Packed with Storage, Thanks to IKEA
Home Projects
“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 10, 2023
B&A: In This Dramatic Dining Room Redo, Everything Is a Wow Factor
Home Projects
This dining room kept the classic black-and-white color palette, but everything else is totally new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 9, 2023
B&A An “Eyesore” Laundry Room Gets a Luxurious Yet Practical Redo
Home Projects
The stunning upgrade didn’t sacrifice a single bit of functionality — in fact, it added to it.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 6, 2023
B&A: A Gut Reno Helps This Plain Bathroom Recover Its 1950s Charm
There’s a surprise lying underneath the tub’s white finish.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 5, 2023
The Most Common Home Repair Mistake a Taskrabbit Sees on the Job
Home Projects
And how to avoid it.
Sarah Everett
Jun 5, 2023
See How a New York City Apartment’s Renovation Adds Parisian Flair
House Tour
The top floor is bright and airy, while the downstairs is perfect for a good night’s rest.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 5, 2023
4 Projects That Won't Increase Resale Value
Real Estate
According to a Florida real estate agent.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jun 4, 2023
B&A: A $6,000 Bedroom Redo Packs a Punch with a Surprising Color Combo
Home Projects
“It looks like completely different people live there now!” this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 3, 2023
B&A: A "Falling-Apart" Kitchen Gets a Fresh, Light-Filled Makeover
Home Projects
The new modern farmhouse-style kitchen is filled with natural wood touches.
Dana McMahan
Jun 3, 2023
TikTok Is Torn over This AI-Generated Yard Renovation
As with any AI-related developments, the tool has sparked a debate between those for it and against it.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 31, 2023
How to Build a Custom Tiled Shower Pan
As a home owner, building a custom shower pan can increase the value of your home. It offers a unique look and seamlessly integrates the shower base to your bathroom floor. If you’re a DIY renovator, this tutorial will help you understand the scope of work involved. The main objective is to create a completely waterproof sloped floor, with a drain, raised edge frame, and pretty mosaic tiles to cover it all up. Related Video: Working on your bathroom?
June Bhongjan
May 25, 2023
B&A: New Cabinets and Counters Give This ’60s Kitchen Its Groove Back
Home Projects
You’ve heard of mid-century modern, but have you heard of modern-meets-mid-century? This kitchen redo is inspired by the ’60s but fit and functional for the 2020s.
Sarah Everett
May 22, 2023
3 Kitchen Reno Lessons I Learned the Hard Way, So You Don’t Have To
Home Projects
Learn from my mistakes to save yourself a headache.
Dana McMahan
May 21, 2023
B&A: This Blank Apartment Entryway Is Unrecognizable After a Daring Redo
Home Projects
Are entryways the new powder rooms? (Which is to say, the new secret spots to go bold and create a jewel box within your home?) This entryway redo suggests yes!
Sarah Everett
May 20, 2023
This TikToker’s Stairs Have the Best Hidden Storage Solution
If you’re looking to free up space at home, this hack is literally a step in the right direction.

Inigo Del Castillo
May 18, 2023
B&A: A Muddy Lawn Gets a Full Redo with Room for Gardening, Dining, and More
Home Projects
The falling-down fence and mushy ground spots had to go.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 13, 2023
B&A: A Bare Yard Gets a Smart Redo with Separate Zones for Everything
Home Projects
These homeowners daydreamed about all the cool things they could do with their ample space.
Sarah Everett
May 10, 2023
B&A: This Glam Bedroom Redo Features a One-of-a-Kind Ceiling Mural
Home Projects
The before was too empty to feel like someone really lived there.
Sarah Everett
May 9, 2023
B&A: A Designer Takes a Bathroom from ‘90s Sad to Mid-Century Rad
It’s all in the details!
Danielle Blundell
May 6, 2023
B&A: A Blah 200-Square-Foot Studio Gets a Dreamy Travel-Inspired Makeover
Home Projects
This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.
Dana McMahan
May 5, 2023
The Unexpected Way I Reused My Old Kitchen Cabinets After Renovating
Real Estate
I have more storage than ever.
Shifrah Combiths
May 1, 2023
B&A: A Dated Bathroom Gets a Luxe, Island-Inspired Designer Glow-Up
Style
It’s inspired by a Stevie Wonder song, y’all!
Danielle Blundell
Apr 29, 2023
B&A: A Bland Kitchen’s Vibrant Redo Features One of 2023’s Hottest Colors
Home Projects
The color combo makes this kitchen feel extra inviting.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 26, 2023
Watch This TikToker Turn Their Basement into a Vintage-Style Speakeasy
Some turn their basements into home gyms or entertainment rooms, but this couple went above and beyond.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 26, 2023
B&A: A Clever IKEA Hack Makes This Open Entryway Much More Practical
This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 25, 2023
6 Renovations That Didn’t Have a Great ROI, According to Homeowners
Real Estate
And whether they’d do it over again.
Heather Bien
Apr 25, 2023
This TikTok Reno Idea Is for Anyone Who Hates Looking at a Shampoo Niche
News
It’s a clever way to get products out of sight.
Laura Drummond
Apr 24, 2023
Before and After: This Patio Redo Features a Cheery Color Combo That Screams “Summer”
Home Projects
If you want to revive a tired outdoor space, paint is the way to go.
Sarah Everett
Apr 23, 2023
5 Unexpected Places to Use Tile in Your Home to Increase Its Value
Real Estate
Granite countertops and carpeted floors can take a back seat.
Jamie Gold
Apr 23, 2023
B&A: A Plain Spare Room Transforms into a “Disco Cocoon” Media Lounge
Home Projects
The new space is a grown-up secret clubhouse that goes all-out with bold design.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 21, 2023
B&A: A 1924 Sears Kit Living Room Gets a Respectful Redo Full of Charm
Home Projects
This home was part of a Sears catalog kit, and many of its original features can be seen in the living room today.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2023
B&A: A Daring Paint Job and Fresh Tile Revive This Tiny, Tired Kitchen
Home Projects
The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.
Dana McMahan
Apr 17, 2023
Before and After: A 1980s Living Room’s Redo Makes Dated Mirror Walls Look Fresh
Home Projects
See how a blah beige living room gets a glam glow-up that’s both trendy and timeless.
Sarah Everett
Apr 12, 2023
See How a Home Stager Turned a Sparse Loft into a Sophisticated Space
Real Estate
It went from “college bohemian” to sleek city co-op.
Heather Bien
Apr 10, 2023
The Spring 2023 One Room Challenge Is Live — Here’s What You Need to Know
Home Projects
If you’re itching to take on a home project, this is the perfect way to do it.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 8, 2023
B&A: A Geometric Wood Accent Wall Livens Up a Blank White Living Room for $450
Home Projects
These homeowners “wanted something moody, modern and something no one else had.”
Sarah Everett
Apr 3, 2023
Forget Thrift Stores — This Hidden Gem Has All the Best Old-School Home Decor
Home Projects
If you want to give your home some extra character, you need to be shopping salvage. Here’s how.
Dana McMahan
Mar 29, 2023
This Family Discovered a 1970s Conversation Pit While Renovating Their Living Room
They found a “hidden treasure.”
Inigo Del Castillo
Mar 27, 2023
B&A: A Bland Entryway’s $750 Transformation Features Colorful Tiles From Travel
A DIY that's part souvenir and part statement piece.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 25, 2023
These Homeowners Found a 300-Year-Old Well In Their Kitchen During a Renovation
You never know what you'll find in your next home renovation.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 23, 2023
B&A: A Custom Banquette Makes This Tiny Dining Nook Breakfast-Ready
HOME PROJECTS
A family has a place to gather for $300.
Sarah Everett
Mar 22, 2023
B&A: A Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Gets a Facelift, But Keeps Its Blue Tub
Karen Graham didn't want her bathroom to totally lose its past.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 21, 2023