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.
B&A: A Dingy Screened Porch Gets a Cozy, Inviting Spruce-Up for $850
Home Projects
Paint and a new ceiling are total game-changers for this once-brown and drab porch.
Jun 12, 2023
B&A: 5 Renter-Friendly DIYs Gave This Small Balcony a Stylish New Look
Home Projects
It’s renter-friendly, too!
Jun 2, 2023
B&A: 3 Simple but Striking Paint Projects Liven up a Drab ‘80s Porch
Home Projects
According to trendspotters, the porch is taking priority over the backyard in 2023 — after all, it’s where the first impression is made.
May 28, 2023
B&A: A $200 Project Makes This Bare Patio Feel Like a Private Escape
Home Projects
This is a DIY anyone can do.
May 16, 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.
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.
May 10, 2023
Before and After: This $135 Balcony Redo Is a Masterclass in Upcycling
Home Projects
This clever DIYer “shopped” free resources to turn her unwelcoming balcony into a cheery hangout.
May 6, 2023
Before and After: Smart Buys and a DIY Make This Patio More Private and Cozy
Home Projects
See how this homeowner upgraded her patio with $1600 worth of budget-friendly finds.
Apr 29, 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.
Apr 23, 2023
Before and After: A Tiny Terrace Gets a Luxe DIY Checkerboard Upgrade
Style
Thanks to checkerboard floors and faux plants.
Apr 22, 2023
B&A: $330 and a Lucky Find Later, a Once-Filthy Balcony Looks Brand New
Home Projects
“This is the first time I'm living in an apartment with a balcony, so that was very exciting,” this renter says.
Apr 15, 2023
B&A: 5 DIYs Turned My Bare Patio into a Cozy Outdoor Living Area for Under $1000
Home Projects
I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends worth of DIYs helped me make my own.
Apr 8, 2023
B&A: A Decrepit Gazebo Looks Completely Unrecognizable After a $600 MakeoverPlants & Yard
Paula Bishir-Jensen made her gazebo safer and so much more sophisticated.
Mar 28, 2023
B&A: A Neglected Backyard Corner Is Transformed By Paint and a Pergola for $400Plants & Yard
A DIYer built her own pergola to get the oasis of her dreams.
Mar 24, 2023
B&A: A Bungalow's Garden Is Transformed With a Hand-Painted Concrete Slab Plants & Yard
It took five different paint colors and $300.
Mar 4, 2023
B&A: A 1936 Fixer-Upper Ramps up the Curb Appeal with a Classic Color Scheme
HOME PROJECTS
Fresh paint brought out the best in this charming old house.
Feb 11, 2023
B&A: A $200 DIY Redo Turns a Gloomy Patio into a Dreamy Outdoor Dining SpotPlants & Yard
Sweat equity and a little creativity go a long way in transforming this dreary space into a must-see hangout.
Jan 6, 2023
B&A: Dreaming of Warmer Weather? Let This Stunning Patio Redo Inspire YouPlants & Yard
This family's yard redo offers multiple hangout spots that help them take full advantage of their outdoor space.
Nov 6, 2022
B&A: This Front Entrance's Curb Appeal-Boosting Refresh Cost Less Than $300
HOME PROJECTS
Paint rescued the front door AND the concrete steps in this budget-friendly refresh for fall.
Nov 2, 2022
B&A: A White Front Door Gets an Autumn-Inspired $20 Refresh
HOME PROJECTS
The "before" was the perfect blank canvas.
Oct 18, 2022
Before & After: Eliza’s Baby Blue DeckPlants & Yard
I am gearing up to finish a few garden projects….one of which is a deck that we dug the footings for last fall. I have gone back and forth on the way to finish the deck. Do I do pressure treated wood that I stain (cheap), or do I invest in a hardwood that will be less maintenance (expensive)?I have obsessed so much that I even had an architect friend write a whole article about the pros and cons of all the decking options.
Oct 17, 2022
Before & After: A Year of Outdoor ProjectsPlants & Yard
Are you tired of it getting dark at 5 PM every day? I know I am, but we’re in luck: this year’s Winter Solstice fell on December 21st, which means that the days are getting longer, and that summer will come again, and that this is a perfect time to start thinking about sunny days and outdoor projects. Here are 10 of our favorite outdoor-space transformations from 2012.TOP ROW:1. Before & After: Bare Patio Turned Luxurious Cabana2. Jane and Justin’s Backyard Before & After3.
Oct 14, 2022
B&A: A 1957 Ranch's Warped Exterior Gets a Modern Redo with Mid-Century Appeal
HOME PROJECTS
This 1957 ranch's warped garage looks way more sophisticated after a major upgrade.
Sep 22, 2022
B&A: A Sad, Debris-Filled Patch of Dirt Becomes a Lush Patio Oasis for $6,000
HOME PROJECTS
This outdoor space went from a dead patch of grass to a cozy boho-style family hangout.
Sep 18, 2022
B&A: Color, Pattern, and DIY Flower Boxes Totally Transform This Dingy Balcony
HOME PROJECTS
This bummer space got a beautiful new look.
Sep 11, 2022
B&A: Woven Materials Warm up a Once-Bleak Balcony in This Dreamy $264 Redo
HOME PROJECTS
Some clever additions make this standard-issue balcony feel like a custom cozy retreat.
Sep 6, 2022
B&A: A Renter's Under-$200 Redo Turns a Bare Balcony into a Joyful Hangout
HOME PROJECTS
"The whole setup with the repotting of the plants took me less than three hours," this renter says.
Aug 31, 2022
B&A: A $375 Redo Transforms a Sparse Balcony into a Family Play SpacePlants & Yard
This balcony is small but mighty.
Aug 18, 2022
B&A: $35 IKEA Floor Tiles and a Bold Paint Color Rescue This Once-Dull BalconyPlants & Yard
Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.
Aug 3, 2022
These 7 Outdoor Makeovers Turned Bare, Unsightly Spaces Into Oases
Home Projects
From custom built decks and DIY furniture to unique dining solutions and twinkling lights, these seven formerly frightening spaces show dramatic before and afters that totally changed the way these homeowners and renters live. 
Jul 28, 2022
B&A: A Standard Front Door Gets a Modern New Look (Yes, It's the Same Door!)Plants & Yard
A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.
Jul 25, 2022
Before and After: A 1950s Brick Ranch's Redo Gives It Contemporary Curb Appeal
HOME PROJECTS
This transformation gives the house a fresh update without losing all its retro charm.
Jul 2, 2022
B&A: A "Dumping Ground" Garage Becomes the Most Adorable Gardening ShedPlants & Yard
This chic shed will make you want to start gardening immediately.
Jun 25, 2022
Before and After: A Historic But Basic Black Front Door Goes Bright and BoldPlants & Yard
This 1910 door had been painted over plenty of times, but stripping it down and repainting it in a fresh color gave it a completely new life.
Jun 22, 2022
B&A: This Dreamy Outdoor Dining Setup Makes Smart Use of Wasted Square FootagePlants & Yard
This makeover turns a bare rooftop into hangout central.
Jun 17, 2022
B&A: A "Barely Functional Outdoor Space" Gets a Dreamy Redo with Added Storage
HOME PROJECTS
The "old, creaky, and slanting" deck was causing major problems before.
Jun 12, 2022
B&A: Space-Savvy Projects Turn a Patch of Grass into a Relaxing Patio for $2000Plants & Yard
You've got to see the refurbished outdoor tub.
May 31, 2022
B&A: This $2 Basket-Turned-Boho Planter Is a 20-Minute ProjectPlants & Yard
One item you should always add to your secondhand shopping list? Wicker baskets. You never know what kind of cute accessories you can make with them.
May 30, 2022
Before and After: A Tropical Backyard With 5 Affordable Ideas to StealPlants & Yard
This Miami backyard is a masterclass in landscape design
May 28, 2022
B&A: $300 Worth of DIY Projects Make This Small Balcony Much More Inviting
HOME PROJECTS
No space is too small to enjoy al fresco dining, sipping, reading, or relaxing.
May 27, 2022
Before and After: A Grimy Outdoor Wall Gets a Beautiful Summer-Ready Redo
HOME PROJECTS
A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he's got tips to share.
May 23, 2022
Before and After: Ali Wong Turns a Basic Basement and Backyard Into the Ultimate Indoor-Outdoor Living SpacePlants & Yard
Ali Wong give her best friend's backyard a makeover with the help of the Property Brothers.
May 10, 2022
B&A: A Boho-Glam Patio Redo Includes a DIY Chandelier, Succulent Wall, and More
HOME PROJECTS
"I have always dreamt about having a beautiful backyard that feels like an oasis," this DIYer says. See how she made it happen.
Apr 29, 2022
B&A: A "Jungle of Weeds & Webs" Becomes a Beautiful Backyard in Time for SpringPlants & Yard
"It had never been landscaped previously," this homeowner says of her overgrown backyard. Now, it's well-manicured with great spots for entertaining.
Feb 25, 2022
B&A: A Drab Beige Roof Deck Gets a Wildly Colorful (and Comfy!) RedoPlants & Yard
It's not too soon to start thinking about your outdoor plans this spring, and this is just the project to inspire you.
Feb 18, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 Redo Turns a Bare Backyard into a Relaxing Boho-Style EscapePlants & Yard
Winter blues got you dreaming of warmer days? Get inspired by this patio redo.
Jan 7, 2022
Before and After: This $275 Shed Spruce-Up Uses Mostly Reclaimed MaterialsPlants & Yard
"It changed the look of our backyard completely," this DIYer says of her shed facelift.
Nov 22, 2021
Before & After: A Dramatic Paint Job Gives a 1918 Farmhouse a Stylish New StartPlants & Yard
The new paint color honors the original house while also making it feel modern.
Nov 9, 2021
Before and After: A $200 Curb Appeal Project Makes the Whole House Look NewerPlants & Yard
Small DIY changes went a really long way in making this 1977 house look totally fresh.
Oct 24, 2021
Before & After: A Small, Boring Balcony Becomes a Charming Oasis for $600Plants & Yard
Budget-friendly items and clever touches deck out this small outdoor space and create two distinct zones.
Sep 25, 2021
Before & After: A Patio with a Rotten Deck Becomes a Stunning Tropical OasisPlants & Yard
Concrete slabs, chic black rocks, and tons of plants turn a backyard hangout into a bohemian paradise.
Sep 6, 2021
Before and After: A Writer Brings a Sunny Slice of Tuscany to Her Overgrown YardPlants & Yard
It all started with terracotta checkerboard pavers!
Aug 17, 2021
B&A: A "Mildewy, Bland, Depressing" Patio Becomes a Backyard Oasis for $240Plants & Yard
This DIY-filled weekend project puts the "power" in "power washing."
Aug 16, 2021
Before & After: This Space-Savvy Patio Redo Features an All-Weather Lounge SpacePlants & Yard
A smart new layout makes more room for this family's favorite activities.
Aug 4, 2021
B&A: An Eyesore Storage Shed Gets a Charming Cottagey Makeover for $250Plants & Yard
It just took some strategic updates to turn this shed into a design focal point.
Jul 30, 2021
B&A: A $600 Redo Turns a "Pee-Filled Fire Hazard" Patio into Relaxation CentralPlants & Yard
A few DIYs made a big difference.
Jul 25, 2021
Before and After: A Bare Patio Gets a Dreamy Redo with "Italian Courtyard" VibesPlants & Yard
This outdoor space feels like a vacation.
Jul 9, 2021
B&A: $1,000 Later, This Weed-Infested Patio Is a Relaxing RetreatPlants & Yard
There's a dream patio hidden under all that foliage.
Jul 5, 2021
B&A: A 1950s House's Overgrown Yard Becomes a Dreamy Patio Retreat
HOME PROJECTS
"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.
Jul 2, 2021
Before and After: A Bare, Exposed Balcony Becomes a Cozy and Secluded RetreatPlants & Yard
This balcony looks like it's fit for a beach resort.
May 26, 2021