DIY Projects & Improvements

The project is totally reversible — and easy to add on to — if the DIYer decides she wants more or less of the pattern.

The after mixes a modern touch with the home’s historic charm.

Add some warmth to your space without sacrificing any square footage.

“A little IKEA mixed in with higher-end items is always a good idea, in my opinion,” this renter says.

It's totally beginner-friendly.

These renters squeezed a super practical (and beautiful!) kitchenette into just 40 square feet

It will help make your DIY makeover look totally pro.

It’s an 1830s Colonial-style home, but you wouldn’t know it from the bathroom’s “before.”

From wood cabinets to (way chicer) wood cabinets.

The homeowner wanted to combine color and comfort.

It would have saved me a lot of missed spots and day-after soreness.

The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.

The result is unbeleafable!

It’s something I use nearly weekly.

Nickel gap paneling is shiplap made easy, according to this DIYer.

Instead of pressing your fall leaves, you could do this.

So long, stained shower.

The whole transformation cost just $250.

Before, the oatmeal-colored walls made the whole room feel dark despite its large windows.

It might be *time* for a new bookshelf.

Your kitchen makeover just got a lot simpler.

“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.

You can put away your drill now.

Black cabinets are still neutral — but seriously high-impact.

From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy

Keep your eyes peeled the next time you’re at the thrift store.

It literally became the star of her outdoor fall decor.

Before, the laundry room was “a forgotten room,” this DIYer says.

If you're a maximalist who rents, grab a pencil (and scissors and peel-and stick)!

Now, it’s warm and functional for a family.

Their recommendations span from small (a quirky DIY mirror) to big (classic picture frame molding), so you’re sure to find something to fit your space.

The cast iron details are dreamy.

It’s the perfect no-brainer solution that only costs you a couple of bucks.

It’s black, white, and bold all over.

“Work with the unique features of the room, and don’t be afraid to mix it up when the mood strikes,” this homeowner advises.

Pumpkins and disco balls are a maximalist Halloween dream team.

“The new space makes me want to curl up with a book and sip on some coffee,” the homeowner says.

Keep your eyes peeled next time you’re at the thrift store.

“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.

“I want to go to there.”

“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.

It’s a “fun and easy way to elevate that box of wine.”

“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.

“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”

If you can stir a pot, you can pull off this DIY.

Curtains came to the rescue in this bedroom transformation.

“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.

Want to extend your outdoor entertaining season? Fire pits are the answer.