DIY Home Projects

And it cost a fraction of a professional custom install.

The new vanity is a game-changer.

After a few DIY changes, this new-build bathroom looks nothing like the neighbor’s.

The “after” adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.

“The cottage’s original details had been completely stripped away,” the homeowner describes.

“I wanted to renovate my whole bathroom one day, but doing this definitely saved me a lot of money,” the homeowner says.

“We knew we wanted a stone floor instead of linoleum and to replace the upper cabinets with shelving,” the homeowner says.

The bedroom is filled with vintage finds.

The layout for this living room makeover was a mystery — until 3 a.m. inspiration struck.

The old chandelier was incredibly heavy.

“I wanted something brighter, more colorful, and more personal,” the homeowner says.

The paint color is perfect for fall.

The apartment dweller was after a minimalist, modern-meets-vintage look.

The tile DIY is totally reversible.

Budget-friendly organizing? Sign us up.

The color lesson here? Lean into what feels true to you.

“There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a space transform through your own effort,” the DIYer says.

Plus, the new floors are stunning.

My kitchen was stuck in the worst version of the '70s, but I gutted, refinished, and rebuilt it with vintage design in mind.

I realized I could embrace the wood cabinets and balance out the wood tones.

Pool noodles FTW.

The fireplace is now a focal point, not an eyesore.

“Don’t ignore the small spaces,” this DIYer says. “Our entrance is now a lot more welcoming.”

The DIY coffee table saved tons of money.

A former cabinet door can become a floating shelf, art frame, or even a custom headboard.

The DIY shelves are so good.

It’s ingenious.

No white ceilings here!

It feels so much larger.

The blue reminds me of wildflowers!

The taupe cabinet paint is incredibly cozy and warm.

It went viral for a reason.

“Making the entryway extra special” was on these DIYers’ to-do list when they moved in.

See this space go dark (in the best way).

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.

This bathroom makeover has an incredibly clever trick for upgrading a light fixture.

In this kitchen, every wall is a feature wall.

Even just rotating furniture, like the DIYers did here, can make a bedroom feel brand new.

“As a renter, I’m always on the hunt for reversible and renter-friendly solutions,” this DIYer says. “This, luckily, is a combo of both!”

It's the perfect workspace!

The red trim is so good, too.

And it only cost about $250!

“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.”

Now, it’s a groovy space for hosting friends.

Smart design choices and budget-savvy shopping gave this blank space a charming new look that totally fits the home’s 1941 roots.

“The room is so much brighter now and feels like it is truly me,” the DIYer says.

The “after” is bright, airy, and art-filled.

The project has several budget-friendly features.