DIY Home Projects

Think outside the frame.

It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.

It “feels like a brand-new kitchen,” the DIYer says. “It’s lighter and brighter as well as more modern.”

This hack makes a strong case for raiding IKEA’s seasonal offerings.

The two-toned paint job is so good!

Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!

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

The new backsplash brings major color and drama.

The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.

Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.

Keep your cabinets, but ditch the dated look.

The gallery wall is personality-packed.

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

It just took a few DIY changes.

The after is totally charming.

The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.

The wall color is so good!

I’m inspired!

I even made space to store the carseat, which was a HUGE win.

It makes a huge difference!

It’s so dreamy!

It's the perfect workspace!

The red trim is so good, too.

It’s only $25, too.

And it looks so chic!

It will totally ruin the look of your bathroom.

The "after" is so much more colorful.

“I wanted to take this warm-toned, early-2000s nightmare and turn it into a modern dream,” the condo owner says.

This project is no sweat.

"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."

So simple and so beautiful.

The stained glass windows are a must-see.

These pests stink — literally. Here’s how to deal.

“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.

“All of the storage is amazing,” the homeowner says of the after.

It took a couple tries to get the cabinets just right.

This kitchen transformation is a maximalist dream.

These furniture pieces look way more expensive than they really were.

The goal was to create a music-oriented “space with a lounge feel.”

The $40 price is hard to beat.

"I desperately wanted to make this space look inviting and warm, and I needed something to store at least five pairs of shoes," the renter says.

The DIYer wanted to make something that really stood out in her kitchen.

The adorable room redo ended up going all-in on a theme.

The 40-square-foot retreat is so relaxing for this renter now.

“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 possible to make rental brown cabinets look chic.

It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.

The whole thing cost under $1,000.

The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace (but now it looks like a designer piece!).

Want to refresh your same old sofa? Read this first.

This collaboration is the perfect representation of Leanne Ford’s signature light and airy style.

The painted scallops are a fun detail.

These suggestions are brilliant.

“Put on some music, kick everyone out of the house, and have fun,” the homeowner and designer says. “Nails and glue gun required.”

With star-patterned wallpaper and coordinating blue trim.

“Brass hardware really made a huge difference,” this homeowner says.

It’s made my home (and my life) so much better.

It goes from builder-grade rental to totally bespoke bathroom — and they’ll still get their deposit back!

It's totally hackable.

It's like night and day.

This living room is a master class in layering vintage rugs.

For $1,200!

This one’s for the maximalists!

The DIY mirror is a must-see.

For just $1,200!

The project involved new brick, a new porch, and more.

People say it has a Wes Anderson vibe.

You could do a similar project in any room.

The makeover goes all-in on the color blue.

I am in awe.

It’s so simple but so brilliant.