DIY Home Projects

"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."

Husband Jeff favored “risky patterns,” while wife Sara was an “aspiring minimalist.” In the premiere episode of HGTV’s “Mash-Up Our Home,” design team Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia helped the couple find balance in their differing design styles.

The new bar setup is made from IKEA IVARs.

Her budget-friendly DIYs and refurbishing projects rely on free finds and secondhand tools and materials.

It's worth a try.

See how this woodworking DIYer created a totally new silhouette by bending wood around an existing set of drawers.

The project includes an easy IKEA desk hack and a great artwork-displaying idea.

This DIYer's advice for renovating on a budget? "Get thrifty." She used secondhand finds and DIYs to get an expensive-looking dining room for less.

IKEA GERSBY bookshelves become custom-looking shelving in this room-transforming, one-wall redo.

In the latest episode of “Fixer to Fabulous,” the Marrses renovated Rob and Angie’s cramped 1,100-square-foot Arkansas ranch into a modern two-story dream home.

Blue walls become vintage green in this entryway redo.

This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.

These makeovers bring out the best in even the saddest looking "befores."

Here's what you need to know to pull off your first furniture redo.

If you want to refresh laminate furniture to look like wood, read on.

The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.

Yes, the room is snake themed!

See what your workspace could look like...

It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.

Some of your best bets for beautiful curb appeal.

It's a two-in-one space!

“I hated having this family piece just sitting in storage," this DIYer says. "Giving it new life feels like I’m bringing my Nana back into my home.”

Small but mighty, it's one of my favorite home purchases to date.

Grab your scissors!

Go from Ah! to Ahh...

"With a bit of creativity and some resourcefulness, you can revamp a space in a few days with DIY," the owner of this apartment says.

The "before" bathroom was formerly used as a dormitory bathroom, if you can believe it. (And based on the pictures, you probably can.)

Despite knocking down a wall that changes everything about the space, this kitchen reno preserves its existing paneling and windows.

This DIYer put in lots of sweat equity to create her modern-meets-vintage custom dresser.

An expert's guide to becoming an expert at downtime.

There's a dreamy DIY accent wall, too.

These DIYs and hacks are totally copyable.

Paint! Trim! Wallpaper! Mirrors! These hacks have it all.

Goodbye, soffits. Hello, custom-looking kitchen for less.

This bedroom got an update befitting its history.

"I love that all our books found their place," this renter says of the "After."

The bold library wall is a bookworm's fantasy.

Sheepskin chairs are on-trend this year, and this one is extra glam.

You could get the look in your own home for under $5.

It's the perfect combination of relaxing and sophisticated.

No walls were lost in this redo, but lots of light was gained.

The bones of this kitchen were in great shape, but the color scheme needed a lift.

Smart DIY projects starting at just $20 made a big difference in this bedroom makeover.

They've got a few tips on how to get the most out of your DIY.

The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.

Think beyond paint when it comes to redoing your next furniture piece.

In this bedroom redo, less is more.

The entire redo cost $1,000 and took nine weeks to complete.

You don't have to change every single thing in a space to totally transform the feel of it, and this redo is proof.

It's a totally impressive transformation for just two days of work.

Yes, you know you need paint and screws — but these extra items are the key if you want a high-end look.

This homeowner's DIY skills take her dining area from builder-grade to breathtaking.

These one-wall wonders totally transform the entire look of a space.

Classic meets contemporary in this stylish bedroom makeover.

Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.

A new, more functional layout helped, too!

These homeowners found a way to make dated elements of their kitchen look new again — no demo necessary.

This easy paint project is all about going with the flow.

Over 150 patterns and tutorials to make your own, adorable felt food.

If you have an ugly utility sink at home, bookmark this redo.

New decor from old stuff? A budget decorator's dream!

Restored floors and fresh white paint make the "after" unrecognizably airy and bright.

These projects aren't beginner-friendly, and taking them on can lead to more harm than good.

Lift your mood and improve your aesthetic all at the same time.

This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.

The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.

These creators are doing big things this year.

Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.

You don't have to knock down a wall to get a bigger closet—you can fake it!

If you don't know what color's on your walls, don't sweat it — this is an easy way to figure it out, according to experts.

This DIYer got a high-end look for less.

These tips from pros will make your next wallpaper project go so much smoother.