Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

The new mantel is an eye-catching upgrade.

This once-blank space is now a collector’s dream.

It went from totally ‘80s and dated to historic, charming, and cool.

The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.

It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.

Black cabinets are still neutral — but seriously high-impact.

Turns out, they're not interchangeable.

The cast iron details are dreamy.

If you’re in the market to replace your floors, you need to read this.

“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.

It’s luxe but still family-friendly.

The “after” works for all seasons.

It'll also save you thousands in repairs.

The new vanity is a game-changer.

The “after” is luxe on a budget.

“The whole space needed to be brightened up and simplified,” this DIYer says.

This kitchen went from brown, white, and dated to brown, white, and totally modern.

“It’s a bloody nightmare!!”

“We spend way more time in here now than we did the first two years of living in the house,” says the homeowner.

Could this be Barbie’s dream cottage? Probably.

These pro-approved tips are perfect for renters.

While wallpaper didn’t work out in one spot, it totally paid off in another.

The after is industrial, but not too industrial.

This bathroom redo is peak “quiet luxury.”

The “after” feels like a Mediterranean oasis.

“I wanted something with personality — something brave and welcoming,” the homeowner says.

That’s just one idea to steal from this sweet bedroom redo with “small fairytale nook” style.

It help increase storage and decrease visible clutter at the same time.

The after is a big “wow” moment.

Bye, beige carpet! Hello, geometric floor tile.

It took these homeowners nine months to decide on the wallpaper — and the final result was definitely worth the wait.

There's an upside to everything.

This former garage has more amenities than most one-bedroom apartments.

If you feel like hiring pros is especially hard right now, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to navigate the shortage.

It's the perfect place to hang 10 (and hang out).

Opening up a wall made a big difference here.

“I love creating designs that are out of the box.”

A few swaps help this new-ish bathroom look old — in a good way. Great ideas for bringing a vintage vibe to a new build herein!

This home blogger has great advice for creating an entryway that works for you.

The bathroom is way more functional now, too.

“I wanted to go bigger with this fireplace,” this homeowner says of her unique transformation.

This homeowner’s vision for her kitchen? “A classic farmhouse oasis.”

Buying secondhand tile for the floor and shower saved a ton of money — it cost just $100 to tile the whole room.

With some slight tweaking of the footprint to make this space more user-friendly for the homeowners.

"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."

She depends on these tools to get her hundreds of home repair jobs done, from hanging artwork to sawing wood to doing minor plumbing repairs.

A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.

The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.

All of a sudden, their original renovation plan went out the window.

The changes make it look more modern and way more spacious, too.

“Our larger coffee table allows ten people to play games together (with room for cocktails or wine),” the renter says of her redesigned space.

Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

“I knew this space had the potential to pack a huge design punch,” this DIYer says.

“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.

This dining room kept the classic black-and-white color palette, but everything else is totally new.

The stunning upgrade didn’t sacrifice a single bit of functionality — in fact, it added to it.

There’s a surprise lying underneath the tub’s white finish.

And how to avoid it.

“It looks like completely different people live there now!” this homeowner says.

The new modern farmhouse-style kitchen is filled with natural wood touches.

As with any AI-related developments, the tool has sparked a debate between those for it and against it.

You’ve heard of mid-century modern, but have you heard of modern-meets-mid-century? This kitchen redo is inspired by the ’60s but fit and functional for the 2020s.

Learn from my mistakes to save yourself a headache.

Are entryways the new powder rooms? (Which is to say, the new secret spots to go bold and create a jewel box within your home?) This entryway redo suggests yes!

If you’re looking to free up space at home, this hack is literally a step in the right direction.

The before was too empty to feel like someone really lived there.

It’s all in the details!

This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.

I have more storage than ever.

It’s inspired by a Stevie Wonder song, y’all!

The color combo makes this kitchen feel extra inviting.

Some turn their basements into home gyms or entertainment rooms, but this couple went above and beyond.