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From DIY projects to plants & gardening to remodeling ideas plus before & after renovation photos – here’s everything you need to tackle home projects.

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This TikToker DIYed a Gorgeous Fireplace By Upcycling a Cardboard Box
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This is upcycling at its best.
Inigo Del Castillo

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4 Easy Ways to Open a Paint Can Like a ProProjects & Improvements
Even seasoned DIYers might not be able to name all four. Can you?
Megan Baker
yesterday
You Aren't a Real Adult Until You Own These Home Repair Essentials
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
How many can you check off this pro-approved list?
Heather Bien
yesterday
The 8 Worst Mistakes You’re Making When Shopping Thrifted Furniture
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Pro furniture flippers say these pitfalls will cost you time and money.
Heather Bien
3 days ago
How to Soundproof an Apartment: 9 Tips for a Peaceful SpaceProjects & Improvements
Muffle the noise once and for all.
Jessica Dodell-Feder
Dec 1, 2023
A TikToker Turned a $5.99 IKEA Dish Rack into a Bedside Bookshelf
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And it takes less than two minutes.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 1, 2023
24 DIY Wine Racks That Can Fit Just About Anywhere You Have SpaceProjects & Improvements
You can sneak wine storage into some pretty tiny spaces with these clever DIYs.
Sarah Lyon
Nov 30, 2023
3 Things to Know Before Buying a Space Heater, According to Pros
Projects & Improvements
Not all heaters work in the same way.
Melissa Epifano
Nov 30, 2023
The Best Type of Flooring for Families, According to the Pros
Projects & Improvements
If you want to give your home a totally new look (and feel), read this.
Abi Berwager Schreier
Nov 30, 2023
3 Renovators Turned an Old High School into a 31-Unit Apartment Building
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They bought the building for $100,000 and then worked a miracle.
Abby Monteil
Nov 30, 2023
7 Sneaky Ways to Hide the Microwave in Your KitchenProjects & Improvements
We've come across some kitchens with some pretty ingenious solutions.
Jill Harness
Nov 29, 2023
The $20 Home Depot Staple You'll Use in Every Room
Projects & Improvements
Want to reclaim some lost square footage? This is the answer.
Megan Baker
Nov 28, 2023
An Artist Turned a $9 Goodwill Dollhouse into a Giant Gingerbread Castle
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It looks good enough to eat.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 27, 2023

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This Bathroom’s Nostalgic Makeover Leans into Its Original 1950s Tile
“I was in love with the green and black tiles,” the homeowner says. “I wanted to spotlight them and honor the incredible craft that went into building our bathroom.”
Sarah Everett
yesterday
An All-White Bedroom Gets a Makeover That’s “Like a Warm Cocoon”
The new paint colors were inspired by the sun.
Sarah Everett
1 day ago
A Dated Kitchen’s Wallet-Friendly Upgrades Tone Down the Brown
Before, the cabinets, floors, and counters in this kitchen were “way too brown,” the homeowner says.
Emma Kershaw
3 days ago
Ripping Out the Dated ‘80s Decor Gave Me the Entryway of My Dreams
My friend told me my new entryway felt like a hotel in Europe. With that one kind compliment, all the stress of the reno was worth it.
Dana McMahan
Dec 3, 2023
A $2,000 DIY Maximizes This Attic Bedroom’s Small Square Footage
The homeowners say it “feels like a bedroom” for the first time since it was built.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 2, 2023
A Character-Packed Makeover Helps a "Stark White" Dining Room Sing
There's now a dash of color in an unexpected spot.
Sarah Everett
Dec 1, 2023
A Plain Living Room Gets a “Boho Barbie” Makeover with Lots of DIYs
And it only cost about $250!
Emma Kershaw
Nov 30, 2023
This $60 DIY Bedroom Makeover Is Majorly Minimalist (in the Best Way)
Stylish minimalism inspo ahead.
Sarah Everett
Nov 29, 2023

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15 Stunning DIY Ornament Ideas for Every Holiday VibeProjects & Improvements
From classic to modern, we’ve got you covered!
Cat Meschia
Nov 27, 2023
15 Garland Ideas for Every Room (Even the Bathroom!)Projects & Improvements
Deck all the halls!
Cat Meschia
Nov 25, 2023
My Secret Source for Luxe-Looking Marble Shelves Cut the Cost in Half
Projects & Improvements
It’s the same look for a lot less money.
Tessa Cooper
Nov 22, 2023
A Macy’s Window Stylist Reveals the Best Way to Fluff Your TreeProjects & Improvements
It's so easy once you know where to start.
Collette Reitz
Nov 22, 2023
Don’t Take Free Furniture from the Curb Without Doing This First
Projects & Improvements
Bring home the furniture, not the bed bugs.
Heather Bien
Nov 21, 2023
This Viral Paint Hack Is a Clever Way to Make Low Ceilings Look Taller
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Instagram commenters were fooled.
Heather Bien
Nov 20, 2023
Bobby Berk’s 3 Best “Queer Eye” Redos, Now that He’s Leaving the Show
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Berk is leaving the Netflix show after season 8, but his best designs will live on!
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 17, 2023
This Smart DIY Is the Perfect Space-Saving Project for Small Bedrooms
Projects & Improvements
Add some warmth to your space without sacrificing any square footage.
Megan Baker
Nov 15, 2023
How to Use a Tape Measure the Right WayProjects & Improvements
We definitely just learned a few new things.
Ashley Poskin
Nov 15, 2023
This Easy DIY Trick Fakes the Look of Luxe Wallpaper for Way Less
Home Projects
It's totally beginner-friendly.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 14, 2023
6 Affordable and Easy Ways to Add Lighting to a Closet Without WiringProjects & Improvements
The renter-friendly solution to dark closets.
Gregory Han
Nov 14, 2023
If You Want to Redo Dated Oak Cabinets, This Tool Will Be Your MVP
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It will help make your DIY makeover look totally pro.
Cat Meschia
Nov 13, 2023

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This Light Therapy Lamp Changed My Mornings—and It's 30 Percent Off Today Only!Projects & Improvements
It brought light to my daily routine (literally and figuratively), but I asked the pros if the science backs it up.
Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
Nov 10, 2023
The Brilliant $15 Instagram Tool I Wish I'd Used to Paint My Bathroom
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It would have saved me a lot of missed spots and day-after soreness.
Megan Baker
Nov 10, 2023
A Musty Scent Is a Red Flag You Might Be Harboring This Pest at Home
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s a problem you’ll want to deal with immediately.
Abi Berwager Schreier
Nov 9, 2023
Create Easy Keepsake Art with This Fall-Friendly DIYProjects & Improvements
The result is unbeleafable!
Noella Williams
Nov 9, 2023
This Weird Little Tool Is My New Go-To for Home Projects
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s something I use nearly weekly.
Jennifer Prince
Nov 8, 2023
This TikToker Created the Sparkliest DIY from a Damaged Monstera LeafProjects & Improvements
Instead of pressing your fall leaves, you could do this.
Noella Williams
Nov 5, 2023
This TikToker Converted an Old Grandfather Clock into a BookshelfProjects & Improvements
It might be *time* for a new bookshelf.
Noella Williams
Nov 3, 2023
11 Non-Toxic Paints To Buy That Are as Safe as They Are ChicProjects & Improvements
The best non-toxic and low VOC paints for your entire home, from interior paint jobs to small DIY projects.
Cambria Bold
Nov 2, 2023
This Product Gives Painted Cabinets a Wood Finish Without SandingProjects & Improvements
Your kitchen makeover just got a lot simpler.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 3, 2023
7 Renter-Friendly Ways To Hang Curtains Without DrillingProjects & Improvements
You can put away your drill now.
Katie Holdefehr
Nov 1, 2023
Before You Turn on the Heat at Home, You Need This $20 Appliance
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s going to come in clutch for cold winter days.
Jennifer Prince
Nov 2, 2023
This TikToker Got Free Tools from The Home Depot (& You Can, Too)Projects & Improvements
You don’t even need a receipt.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 1, 2023