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.

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.

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...

Some of your best bets for beautiful curb appeal.

“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.)

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

While one-of-a-kind, wood-burning fireplaces bring undeniable warmth to a room, fake fireplaces can bring just as much ambiance – just in different ways. Of course, some faux fireplaces are downright drab, but with the proper DIY skills, the mantel can become the stand-out piece of your living room.

The after boasts executive-level style.

The whole family helped with this renovation!

This cramped condo become a bright and modern space.

The Italian design team let existing tones and materials shine through the renovation.

Looking for inspiration for your year? These five projects are a great place to start.

A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.

The once childish space is now unrecognizable — and very, very cool.

These new products feel made for creative customizations.

Try making one of these super-simple formulas this weekend.

Want to move projects from "to do" to "done"? These six tips will help you pull it off.

"I had all of these ideas and was struggling to narrow them down, to simplify the design, until I realized it’s my house, and in this small space I can take some risks," the homeowner says. "So I did all of them."