Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.

Wooden furniture, gold hardware, and warm tones galore!

Real estate agents say you only have to take on one particular project if you want your space to immediately feel bigger.

The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.

The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.

Real estate expert Lauren Risley calls it “The Anchor Problem” when a client is stuck emotionally in a home that is no longer serving their needs.

The new space has enough room for two islands. Yes, two!

The kitchen moved rooms entirely, and also checked off each of the homeowners' specific requirements.

These renovations could make or break the bank.

It went from overwhelmingly blue to a cool and modern green, black, and white.

The new space feels lots bigger, even though it's the same size as before.

The remodeled bathroom features a few small-space tricks you'll want to borrow.

After years of neglect, one couple gave this 1958 trailer the TLC it needed.

This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.

These jaw-dropping renos bring all the good kind of drama.

And more stylish! The blue and white DIY tile is a must-see.

Ordering takeout every night can add up, but these tricks can help you keep costs low.

This airy, spacious redo will win over even open concept skeptics.

You can't always just jump ship and head to a hotel. Here's how to keep living life around your reno, even if it's for the long haul.

The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.

This ambitious overhaul took seven months and came with a $185,000 price tag.

The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.

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

The ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.

Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.

There are tons of people who have stories about skyrocketing lumber costs and inventory shortages since early last year.

"It reminds me of a five-star hotel," the homeowner says.

Old homes have a dreamy quality — but they could be hiding a few nightmares, too.

The new room is filled with character.

Hendricks is currently in the process of remodeling a craftsman home, but it isn’t exactly going as planned.

AT has rounded up some of our favorite historic home transformations with painstakingly restored details, from massive fireplaces to pocket doors to grand entryways to of-the-era vintage light fixtures — plus some ghost stories to boot. From the 1870s to the 1950s, these homes bring history to life.

The footprint's the same size, but it looks so much brighter and bigger.

"Oh it was BAD bad," the homeowner says of the electric-orange before.

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

Instead of transforming a home for a friend or client, the Gaines decide to flip a property that they purchased to eventually put back on the market.

This color scheme is seriously energizing.

It was made up of two plywood rooms and a horse living space.

They like the results — but these are the things they wish they'd done differently.

The coziness is unreal.

This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.

Be gone, gray.

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

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

This full renovation is chock full of mid-century style (but with a modern twist).

The Chip and Joanna Gaines magic strikes again.

If you love spending time in the bathroom, and you love the outdoors, then you'll really love these 11 bathrooms with an outdoor component.

Complete with a rolling library ladder.

This DIY-filled bathroom has "Ralph Lauren's yacht" vibes.

The tub, toilet, and standing shower are seriously dreamy.

Features include a freestanding fireplace, spa integration, and massive pool.

The homeowners didn't need to knock down a wall for this reno — in fact, they put one up.

The homeowners wanted somewhere that was comfy enough to hang out all the time, but still elegant.

These DIYers took their projects to a whole new level when they decided to revamp their entire homes. Here are some of the best, most Jaw-dropping total home transformations we've seen (so far) this year!

This bathroom reno has tons of DIY elements, including a Facebook Marketplace dresser-turned-vanity.

Nearly every part of this bathroom got a modern-looking refresh.

There are over 100 videos.

Proof that adding white really does lighten a space.

Not all closets are created equal. This redo swapped a cluttered one for something way more practical (and beautiful).

Even with nothing in it, this space felt dark and cramped — but a cheerful redo made it feel more spacious and inviting.

Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.

Paint, wallpaper, and perfect fit furniture all work together to make this dining room a stunner.

No matter how clean, the before always looked a little dirty. But the after is a total 180.

They added a nine-foot kitchen island, among other things.

The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.

It overlooks the ocean, too.

The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.

"Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" has just been greenlit by HGTV

A highlight? The new DIY mirror-as-art.

Talk about a style-meets-function refresh.

The whole condo now has boho black and white vibes.

Shiplap included.