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The IKEA BILLY Is Iconic, but This Underrated Shelf Is Actually BetterHome Projects
The controversial truth!
Laura Fenton
I Designed My Own Boho Nightstand for $0 and It Looks So High End Home Projects
All I needed were a hand-me-down nightstand, leftover paint, and some patience.
Sofia Andrade
Sep 19, 2024
I Gave This Smelly Facebook Marketplace Chair a Colorful Makeover for About $15Home Projects
While it’s extremely beautiful as-is, it didn’t match the lavender theme I had going on with my other chairs, and it smelled really bad.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 16, 2024
A $50 Makeover Made This Plain IKEA HEMNES Dresser Look 3x the Price
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Storage meets style in this IKEA makeover.
Sarah Everett
Sep 12, 2024
IKEA Just Dropped the Best Tiny Kitchen Find EverHome Projects
This multipurpose piece has major hack potential!
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 12, 2024
These 17 Painted Dressers Are Dripping with StyleHome Projects
Your clothing storage can be a work of art, and these stylish redos prove it.
Sarah Everett
Aug 30, 2023
B&A: I Turned a Boring Bookcase into Fun and Quirky Kitchen StorageHome Projects
It’s a practical statement piece now.
Farwa Moledina
Aug 24, 2023
See How I Transformed a $3 Thrifted Lamp into a Stunning Designer-Looking PieceHome Projects
I’ve always loved artist Peter Bliss’ vintage floral lamps, and I sought to make my own DIY version.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 1, 2024
I Love This $35 IKEA Headboard Hack That Transforms a Basic Bed FrameHome Projects
The new headboard transforms the look of the whole room.
Sarah Everett
Sep 1, 2024
B&A: A Beat-Up Brown Dresser Becomes a Chic Green Beauty for $40Home Projects
Paint and trim completely revitalized this free Facebook Marketplace score.
Sarah Everett
Aug 15, 2023
I Can’t Believe This DIY Media Console is Made with $20 IKEA FindsHome Projects
It looks totally custom.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 21, 2024
B&A: A Dated Filing Cabinet Rescued Off the Curb Gets a Fresh New LookHome Projects
The whole project cost just $100.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 9, 2023
This $15 IKEA Hack Is One of the Smartest I've Ever SeenHome Projects
I can’t wait to try this.
Abby Monteil
Aug 16, 2024
This $10 Decorating Gem Was a Total Game Changer in My WorkspaceHome Projects
It's where I study, eat, and get ready, so of course I had to make it look nice.
Angie Arias
Aug 13, 2024
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This IKEA HEMNES Dresser’s Pink MakeoverHome Projects
The result is just so happy!
Cullen Ormond
Aug 4, 2024
I Turned a $1 Five Below Outdoor Find into the Most Stylish HeadboardHome Projects
You’ll never guess what it’s made of.
Angie Arias
Jul 23, 2024
This $10 IKEA Find Creates Storage Space Out of Thin AirHome Projects
No more gatekeeping this gem.
Emma Dangel
Jul 15, 2024
The Right Way to Paint IKEA Furniture
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Make all your IKEA hacks and upgrades really count by painting them the right way.
Ashley Poskin
Jul 12, 2024
See How I Transformed IKEA Cabinets into Luxe Living Room FurnitureHome Projects
These basic units can be upgraded for stylish storage in any room, not just the kitchen.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jul 11, 2024
This IKEA Planter Hack Is One of the Smartest I've Ever SeenHome Projects
This hack makes a strong case for raiding IKEA’s seasonal offerings.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2024
This Vintage Cabinet Transforms into a Glam Nightstand with a $40 MakeoverHome Projects
It just took a few DIY changes.
Abby Monteil
Jun 30, 2024
This $30 IKEA Staple Is Unrecognizable After the Most Adorable DIYHome Projects
I’m inspired!
Abby Monteil
Jun 27, 2024
This New IKEA Find Is So Versatile, You Can Use It in Every RoomHome Projects
It’s only $25, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 21, 2024
You Have to See How 2 DIYers Turned Stone Scraps into Luxe FurnitureHome Projects
These furniture pieces look way more expensive than they really were.
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2024
A “Bland” IKEA Cart Gets a Colorful Transformation for $50 (It Adds So Much Storage!)Home Projects
The DIYer wanted to make something that really stood out in her kitchen.
Abby Monteil
Jun 6, 2024
A Dated Brown Cabinet Is Unrecognizable After the Cutest DIY MakeoverHome Projects
The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace (but now it looks like a designer piece!).
Sarah Everett
May 30, 2024
The Most Important Thing to Know Before Reupholstering Your CouchHome Projects
Want to refresh your same old sofa? Read this first.
Kelly Dawson
May 30, 2024
A Cozy IKEA KALLAX Hack Doubles This Kitchen’s Storage (It Looks So Luxe!)
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I am in awe.
Abby Monteil
May 15, 2024
The "4 Ps Method" Is the Key to Your Best-Ever Furniture MakeoverHome Projects
It’s so simple but so brilliant.
Kelly Dawson
May 15, 2024
3 Golden Rules for a Flawless IKEA HEMNES Hack (Every Time!)Home Projects
Here’s the scoop from DIY experts.
Kelly Dawson
May 11, 2024
The 80 Best IKEA Hacks for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, and More
Projects & Improvements
From BILLY to IVAR, MALM to TARVA, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2024
My Go-To Hack for Reviving Old Cabinets Works Every Time
Projects & Improvements
It takes just 5 minutes — and you probably already have everything you need to do it, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 24, 2024
An Old, Stained Fabric Chair Looks Brand-New After a $46 Paint Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Before tossing this stained chair, this DIYer tried one last solution — and it worked!
Sarah Everett
Apr 16, 2024
I Used Cheap Napkins to Give a $12 Target Lamp a Cottagecore Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
I took the lamp from “forgettable farmhouse” to “custom cottage.”
Ashley Poskin
Apr 12, 2024
My Secret Fix for Sticky Drawers Costs $0 (and Works Instantly!)
Projects & Improvements
This trick is pro-approved.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 12, 2024
See How a $14 Find Completely Transforms This Boring Console
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“I was looking for ways to get the elevated look for a fraction of the cost,” the DIYer says of her burl wood inspo.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2024
The Right Way to Paint Furniture (So Your Paint Job Actually Lasts)
Projects & Improvements
Do it right the first time and you won’t have to do it again — until you have a new favorite color, that is.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 31, 2024
This Is the Easiest, No-Paint Way to Refresh Your Dining Furniture
Projects & Improvements
It’s practically no-mess.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 28, 2024
Don’t Sleep on This Underrated “Ugly” Secondhand Find (It's a Hidden Gem!)
Projects & Improvements
This stereotypically boring furniture has a whole lot of potential.
Sarah Everett
Mar 18, 2024
See an IKEA KURA Bed Transform into a Fun Ball Pit & 9 More Clever Hacks
Projects & Improvements
Take a look at these IKEA hack ideas for your child (or inner child).
Casey Clark
Mar 8, 2024
See How This DIYer Made Her Dream Coffee Table Using a $25 IKEA Find
Projects & Improvements
The total price was less than half of what a store-bought piece would have cost.
Sarah Everett
Mar 4, 2024
This Viral Hack Using IKEA Bowls Will Up Your Furniture Game
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Who said bowls were just for serving?
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Feb 21, 2024
5 Golden Rules for a Flawless IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hack
Projects & Improvements
If you want pro-looking results, you need to follow these steps.
Kelly Dawson
Feb 13, 2024
See a “Blah” Brown Mirror Become a Stylish Statement Piece for $12
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This 12-year-old mirror looks better than ever.
Emma Kershaw
Feb 8, 2024
8 Ideas for Transforming Plain Bookshelves into “Quiet Luxury” Decor
Projects & Improvements
These luxe-but-lived-in bookshelves from real homes totally nail the “bookshelf wealth” trend.
Emma Kershaw
Feb 5, 2024
A $65 IKEA MALM Makeover Repurposes Another Familiar IKEA Product
Projects & Improvements
“I loved the practicality and shape of the dressing table, but everyone on Instagram seemed to have the same one!” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 25, 2024
The "Secret Ingredient" Every Grown-Up Bedroom Needs
Projects & Improvements
If you don’t have this yet, it’s time.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 9, 2024
I’m Calling It: This Is Going to Be the Hottest DIY Material of 2024
Projects & Improvements
You’ll want to use it everywhere.
Heather Bien
Jan 6, 2024
9 New IKEA Products You Need to Hack in 2024 (They’re So Versatile!)
Projects & Improvements
Get these new IKEA offerings before they sell out.
Heather Bien
Jan 4, 2024
The Under-$10 Buy That Can Make Everything in Your Home Look Luxe
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s beginner-friendly, too.
Heather Bien
Dec 21, 2023
9 Brilliant IKEA Malm Bed HacksHome Projects
Transform this IKEA staple.
Amelia Lawrence
Dec 20, 2023
The 15 Best IKEA Hacks We Saw This Year, Starting at Under $50
Projects & Improvements
These hacks hit almost every room.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 12, 2023
13 IKEA Hacks to Style up the EKET Cabinet SeriesHome Projects
These smart hacks add plenty of punch to nearly any room of the house.
Delesia Watson
Dec 12, 2023
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
Dec 4, 2023
This ’80s Credenza Is Unrecognizable After a DIY Modern MakeoverHome Projects
The white paint was a game-changer.
Collette Reitz
Nov 27, 2023
A $25 DIY Painted Chair Hack That's a Stunning Dupe for Leather
Projects & Improvements
You can make anything look luxe!
Collette Reitz
Nov 24, 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 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 Detloff
Nov 15, 2023
An Old IKEA HEMNES Dresser Gets a Designer-Worthy New Look for $130Home Projects
“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2023
This “Dopamine Decor” IKEA Hack Is $100 and Super FunkyHome Projects
From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2023
This IKEA STÄLL Hack Cost $600 But Looks Way More Expensive
Projects & Improvements
“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2023