Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

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.
Cullen Ormond
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
Before & After: An IKEA Hack Turns a Dated Kitchen into a Stunning Space
Style
This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.
Danielle Blundell
Apr 8, 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
This TikToker Made a Custom Kitchen Cabinet Out of a Bookcase
Your favorite bookcase might just make some stellar kitchen cabinet space.
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 21, 2023
See How a Home Stager Turned a Neglected ‘80s Home into a Comfy, Modern Oasis
The formerly stale listing received multiple offers after this transformation.
Kristen Finello
Mar 20, 2023
3 Projects to Prioritize If You're Not Living in Your "Forever Home"
These investments are perfect for our "for now" home.
Sarah Magnuson
Mar 18, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Condo Bathroom Goes from "Shabby" to Chic in a $10,000 Redo
HOME PROJECTS
When these homeowners moved in, the bathroom's 10-year-old renovation had started to look "a little shabby" — and things had only gotten worse from there.
Sarah Everett
Mar 17, 2023
B&A: Smart Layout Changes and Fresh Finishes Brighten up a Dark 1960s Home
This renovation doubled the kitchen size and made the main bathroom feel way bigger, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 15, 2023
B&A: A 20-Year-Old Kitchen Gets a Room-Brightening Redo and a Bold Paint Color
HOME PROJECTS
The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 14, 2023
This Hidden Feature Was the Best $100 I Spent for My Kitchen's Gut Reno
This cabinet upgrade took some patience and DIY know-how to install, but the results have been worth it.
Dana McMahan
Mar 14, 2023
B&A: A Gut Reno and a New Layout Make a Cramped Kitchen Way More Usable
HOME PROJECTS
The extensive renovation project made this kitchen, last touched in the 1990s, more functional for a family.
Sarah Everett
Mar 12, 2023
B&A: A Bare Attic Turns Into a "Magical and Serene" Bathroom
HOME PROJECTS
"Bathrooms love plants, and plants love bathrooms. Get as many in there as can possibly fit!" this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 9, 2023
B&A: A $1,900 Redo Makes a "Too Brown" Kitchen More Stylish AND More Functional
The wishlist for this redo included more storage, better lighting, a larger sink, better ventilation, and a new backsplash.
Sarah Everett
Mar 7, 2023
B&A: I Gave My Dated Galley Kitchen a Modern, Functional Overhaul for $8,000
HOME PROJECTS
DIYing as much as possible helped keep costs low, and allowed for splurges on bigger ticket items like appliances.
Juliana DeMarici
Mar 8, 2023
B&A: This 1912 Bedroom's Cheery Redo Gives Original Features a Brighter New Look
The homeowners thought this space looked "spooky" before, but some strategic design choices helped bring out the best in the original features.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 8, 2023
An Unexpected Upgrade Helped Me Turn a Plain Staircase into a Work of Art
Plain risers are the perfect opportunity to infuse your stairs with personality.
Dana McMahan
Mar 6, 2023
B&A: A Cottage Bathroom is Transformed into a Relaxing (and Much-Needed) Bedroom
HOME PROJECTS
The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.
Sarah Everett
Feb 28, 2023
B&A: A Paint-Fueled Redo Gives This Beige Box Apartment Some Much-Needed Charm
Visions of Paris inspired this cozy makeover.
Dana McMahan
Feb 27, 2023
Joanna Gaines Shared Their Castle's Bathroom Remodel
It's got a neutral palette, but it's still a showstopper.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 27, 2023
B&A: This Home's Coastal Redo Shows How to Decorate on Theme in the Chicest Way
The kitchen and home office both incorporate coastal elements in this sophisticated makeover.
Lillian Brown
Feb 24, 2023
B&A: An Early 2000s Bathroom's Revamp Cost $5,500 — But Looks Way More Expensive
HOME PROJECTS
Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.
Sarah Everett
Feb 23, 2023
B&A: This DIY Fireplace Update Features a $2 Gallery Wall Hack Worth Copying
A less-than-exciting fireplace became a bold focal point.
Heather Bien
Feb 21, 2023
How to Remodel a Travel Trailer, According to the Hosts of “Dream Home Makeover”
“I was blown away by how much I didn’t know."
Lillian Brown
Feb 21, 2023
B&A: A Worn-Down Bathroom's Makeover Decreases Its Size But Maximizes Its Style
The guest bathroom in this Victorian-era home said goodbye to its wild carpet and hello to statement-making tile.
Dana McMahan
Feb 20, 2023
5 Gorgeous Kitchen Redos That Make Natural Wood Cabinets Look High-End
Get inspired by these kitchen cabinets, which range from barely-there light ash wood to rich walnut tones.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 17, 2023
B&A: This 202-Square-Foot Studio's Chic Redo Was Inspired by an Unlikely Source
Paint and peel-and-stick wallpaper played a major role in this makeover.
Dana McMahan
Feb 13, 2023
B&A: A $200 Paint Project Brings Instant Cheer to a Bland White Dining Area
HOME PROJECTS
This accent wall is pure sunshine.
Sarah Everett
Feb 12, 2023
B&A: A 1970s Farmhouse's Kitchen and Bedroom Get a Fresh Cozy-Meets-Modern Redo
The new look is relaxed and inviting — perfect for the growing family that lives there.
Lillian Brown
Feb 10, 2023
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make While Renovating Is Also the Easiest One to Fix
Take a lesson from my reno missteps.
Dana McMahan
Feb 9, 2023
B&A: A Scary 120-Year-Old Bathroom Gets a Fresh Yet Timeless Transformation
Bye, green carpet and rusted clawfoot tub.
Dana McMahan
Feb 4, 2023
B&A: An Unfinished Basement's Stylish Redo Has Space for Movies, Games, and More
Dividing this giant room into zones helps make room for family hangouts, entertaining, movie nights, and more.
Lillian Brown
Feb 3, 2023
B&A: A Small NYC Kitchen's $3,600 Redo Offers Smart Takeaways for Renters
HOME PROJECTS
Small-space tips and renter-friendly advice incoming!
Sarah Everett
Feb 2, 2023
B&A: A 25-Square-Foot Bathroom's Redo Features a Smart Layout and Bold Design
HOME PROJECTS
Tiny bathrooms that work well for day-to-day use are the ultimate design feat; this one with a tricky layout sitch was no exception.
Sarah Everett
Jan 31, 2023
B&A: A Dated Kitchen and a Dull Living Room Get a Bright-Yet-Inviting New Look
Modern updates make the home feel fresh, but special details make it feel totally cozy, too.
Lillian Brown
Jan 31, 2023
Take a Look Inside the Waco Castle Renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines 
“The castle taught us that sometimes the forgotten things in life don’t need a reinvention but just a little dusting off."
Megan Johnson
Jan 30, 2023
B&A: A Dark & Dated Apartment Got a Light & Bright 'Classic Contemporary' Reno
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Rebecca lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in their Australian home. After doing some big home renovations, they've curated a clean, classic space with a posh aesthetic.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 30, 2023
B&A: $1,000 Later, an 18-Square-Foot Bathroom Makes a BIG Style Impact
HOME PROJECTS
This homeowner doesn't shy away from using bold colors in a small space.
Sarah Everett
Jan 28, 2023