Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

Redoing their mistake wasn’t in the cards, but I made it so much better.

This gut reno makes a once-cramped bathroom feel way more open.

"This kitchen was practically screaming for a makeover," says the designer behind the redo.

“It 100% paid off,” the homeowner says.

Plus, the homeowner wanted to create a “boudoir” vibe!

“I love curvy furniture,” the apartment dweller says. “I like things that are kind of playful.”

It's so much brighter.

Goodbye, cabinets. Hello, bright bathroom.

Plus, how to save on costs in a big way.

Think twice before including this in your plans.

The original East Atlanta garage was built in 1950, but you’d never be able to tell because the space is so modern now.

The homeowner saved up for four years to make it happen.

The tub is the same one as before — just refinished — and the tiles are stunning.

The homeowner wanted to lean into color wheel opposites.

Take it from a tile expert. And a homeowner who learned the hard way.

Here’s how to copy the curb appeal.

This homeowner loves her little galley kitchen — she’s totally over open-concept.

“It caught my eye in the store, and no one could talk me out of it,” the homeowner says of her tile. “Now, it’s the talking point.”

The details are everything.

The lesson in this porch makeover? Think colorfully!

The layout was entirely overhauled.

And it has the prettiest accent wall.

“I was drawn to a simple, classic, and subtle nautical look,” the homeowner says.

Long live the lawn flamingo!

The whole kitchen makeover cost $500.

No matter the size of your home, these features are perfectly copy-able.

Now we can all enjoy this space.

There’s even an indoor trellis!

It took less than 10 minutes.

The “after” has several design nods to the original.

“I literally love everything about this room,” the DIYer says.

“I cannot believe how we were prepping meals before the renovation,” the homeowner says.

It suits the historic vibes of the neighborhood perfectly.

Think: Terracotta plant pot!

But keeps the same layout!

“It feels considered, warm, and just a little bit fancy, and I love that,” the DIYer says.

The chunky wood details on the vanity give it a whole new look.

It’s retro yet modern.

Plus, find out the designers’ favorite wallpapers right now.

It’s so dreamy!

A $100 DIY project that ties the whole space together? Yes, please.

It made me totally rethink white cabinetry.

“Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me,” the homeowner says.

They look so much better after the makeover.

Every home should have a “happy hallway.”

Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.

This space looks so relaxing!

The hidden drawer storage is ingenious.