DIY Home Projects

You’ll be making your space bug-free along with adding ambiance.

If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.

“I wanted it to be a small and mighty room — tiny but big in personality,” this DIYer says.

This DIYer’s home is filled with tons of paint projects, large and small. Here’s the tool she says was essential for pulling them off.

With a stylish solution for the existing wood cabinets!

Milk crates, but make it grown-up.

It’s no surprise this redo is full of great design and DIY ideas — it belongs to the Small/Cool Contest winner from 2021!

This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.

Her most recent room do-over features a fun alternative to plain paint or busy wallpaper.

Move over, Swedish meatballs.

Buying secondhand tile for the floor and shower saved a ton of money — it cost just $100 to tile the whole room.

The secret: epoxy!

It’s renter-safe, too.

It might just be the world's largest tiny home.

This renter-friendly redo has a great solution for brightening up a retro wood-paneled space.

Feeling comfortable using your drill to install shelves at home? This DIY isn’t too much harder, and you don’t even need any additional power tools.

Only the best for the goodest good boys and girls.

The kid wanted a Star Wars-themed bedroom; the DIYer wanted to stick to a $500 budget. Here’s how they succeeded on both counts.

All of the supplies you’ll need are super easy to find, too.

For her bathroom reno, this homeowner wanted materials that would arrive quickly and match the vintage style of her 1940s colonial house.

Sometimes working with what you already have can be the secret to designing a gorgeous room.

This DIYer says calm, tranquil bedrooms can still mix colors and textures — and her bedroom redo is here to prove it.

This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.

The rock climbing wall is a must-see!

It’s the purr-fect upcycle.

"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."

Plus, this first-time cabinet painter has some great DIY tips for getting the job done.

It’s like how people in movies hide their safes, but honestly so much more practical.

She depends on these tools to get her hundreds of home repair jobs done, from hanging artwork to sawing wood to doing minor plumbing repairs.

It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.

You'll find quick fixes, plus how to know when you need to call a pro.

A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.

As it turns out, play kitchens aren’t only for kids.

This color-loving homeowner knew the neutrals had to go.

Give your memories the oversized treatment.

Read how TikToker Kendall Nicole transformed a thrifted dollhouse into an imaginative bookcase, using a few simple materials.

“I always keep a rainbow of spray paints on hand for random projects,” this DIYer says.

The homeowners kept costs down for this full renovation by using some clever workarounds.

The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.

This is the must-know intel from a DIYer who’s mastered the art of peel-and-stick.

DIY cabinets help keep the whole family organized.

Nothing says wow quite like an accent wall, and this one has a twist.

It’s been called the “best Costco find for any DIYer,” and it’s also available at Home Depot and Amazon.

This project might sound intimidating, but it’s actually pretty forgiving and great for beginners.

A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.

“Our larger coffee table allows ten people to play games together (with room for cocktails or wine),” the renter says of her redesigned space.

The rich paint color is a showstopper, but for the real highlight, look to the door.

The makeover — $1,800 all in — is completely renter-friendly.

It’s surprisingly beginner-friendly.

A coat of paint and new hardware was all it took to transform this secondhand piece with good bones.

According to real estate pros.

It can make your lighting at least three times as bright.

The space has a seamless new look that’s also clutter-free.

You’re going to want all three.

“Don’t pass up that ugly wicker in the thrift stores because you can make it beautiful again.”

This DIYer used some clever tricks to save money in creating her new bathroom.

Don’t throw out those broken pots.

LEGO fans, you’re going to want to recreate this fun look!

The new space looks like a swanky lounge at your favorite fancy hotel.

Kitchen tile doesn’t have to be boring.

Wait until you see the $141 accent wall.

“I knew this space had the potential to pack a huge design punch,” this DIYer says.

Each piece costs as little as $1 to pull together.

Because the DIYers already owned the plywood and the base of the bench, the project was basically free.

The tool promised paint prep time that was four times faster, so I put that claim to the test. Here’s what I thought.

And it has a genius DIY idea for laundry room artwork. (Yes, laundry rooms can have framed artwork, too!)

The final result is much more colorful than the original.

Whether you’re looking to add a pop of pattern to your bedroom or simply want to try something different, Iris Apatow has three words for you: wallpaper headboard accent.

The new “fireplace” gives me back almost a foot of floor space.

The secret sauce? Molding.

“It feels magical.”

No one will blame you if you shed a tear or two watching the clip, because it really is too precious.