DIY Home Projects

These DIYers started with found furniture and ended up with a beautiful new console and a faux fireplace.

The project took one weekend to complete and includes a crafty personal touch.

It's an exact dupe for the pleated lampshades you’ll find in every upscale home store.

The project cost $200 and took advantage of an odd layout.

A DIY redo totally transformed this once-carpeted bathroom.

It all comes together with the perfect pink peel-and-stick wallpaper.

We talked to five DIY weekend warriors on how they find time in their busy schedules to complete their projects.

You just need a handful of supplies and about an hour to complete this bold, graphic look.

The first step in this two-week project was to paint the walls and floors white.

Rethink how you call for help when a neighbor needs it.

Like many great renovation projects, this one started with a fresh coat of white paint.

It's all about looking for unique and quirky elements to embrace rather than hide.

With the help of an enterprising decorator friend!

As expected with such a precise pattern, the hardest part of the project was taping and measuring.

Four days of work and $265 turn this drab, dated bathroom into a happy and bright place to start the day.

Those time-lapse videos of sparkling projects that look straight out of a magazine and TikToks promising IKEA hacks that come together in minutes aren't always the whole truth. 

Cherished collections of milk glass and old photos add meaning and character to this revamped master bedroom.

You'll need about $80 for supplies and just a few hours to dedicate to the project.

This concept doubles her serving and eating space.

You don't need to set aside a whole month, week, or even day to bring a little transformation to your home — in fact, often you just need 30 minutes.

It’s such an easy thing to ignore — and it only takes a few minutes to fix.

A narrow and very beige dining area becomes a bright, light-filled space the whole family flocks to.

A funky black-and-white accent wall transforms a simple, small bathroom.

Woodstock-era inspiration and beautiful boho touches take this mobile bedroom from brown and drab to bright and modern.

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.

Marissa Ashcraft, a home and DIY creator, found a way to hack a 3-foot by 5-foot giant mirror for just $150.

This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.

An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.

The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.

This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).

The mistake is an easy one to make, and even easier to fix.

Now, the home's original features truly sing.

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

This hack couldn't be any easier.

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

The new room is filled with character.

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.

The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.

The after is 100 percent wow.

This speedy redo shows how you can work smarter, not harder.

Want to know how it's going to look at month month, one year, and longer? These DIYers have the intel.

A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

Some clever paint projects went a long way in this little bathroom.

It features hand-turned legs and a rough farmhouse-style finish.

When kitchens are being renovated, most of the attention goes to cabinets, floors, countertops, and backsplashes. But that doesn't mean that some of the quieter parts of a kitchen — like, say, pantry doors — can't have a moment to shine.

The after is full of sunshine (even when it's cloudy).

This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.

This makeover is landlord-friendly.

There were a lot of great projects last month, but five bright ideas stood out.

Peep these three ways to upgrade a sofa (and make it look more expensive).

All it took was some paint and painter's tape!

It's an eyesore no more.

This 1935 bedroom got some of its vintage groove back.

This advice will help your project look its best.

This plain bedroom needed a revamp.

"Go for it! Have fun! It’s just paint" is officially a color month motto.

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The biggest impact came from a $500 DIY.

Be gone, gray.

Give your home a color boost.

The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.

"I want to put on a flapper dress and drink a Sidecar," the homeowner says.

The natural dye she uses is probably in your fridge.

Now, it looks much brighter and bigger — not to mention cleaner.

This is an easy curb appeal project you can copy for your own home, too.

This redo is proof that just changing up a paint color can do a lot to change the look and feel of a space.

"It no longer just blends, but makes a statement as soon as you walk in the door," the homeowner says.

The color helps liven up this 138-year-old living room.

Although hallways and entryways are meant for passing through, they definitely shouldn't be passed over when it comes to style.