Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

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.

This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.

The new space is a grown-up secret clubhouse that goes all-out with bold design.

This home was part of a Sears catalog kit, and many of its original features can be seen in the living room today.

The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.

See how a blah beige living room gets a glam glow-up that’s both trendy and timeless.

This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.

If you’re itching to take on a home project, this is the perfect way to do it.

These homeowners “wanted something moody, modern and something no one else had.”

If you want to give your home some extra character, you need to be shopping salvage. Here’s how.

They found a “hidden treasure.”

A DIY that's part souvenir and part statement piece.

You never know what you'll find in your next home renovation.

A family has a place to gather for $300.

Karen Graham didn't want her bathroom to totally lose its past.

Your favorite bookcase might just make some stellar kitchen cabinet space.

These investments are perfect for our "for now" home.

When these homeowners moved in, the bathroom's 10-year-old renovation had started to look "a little shabby" — and things had only gotten worse from there.

This renovation doubled the kitchen size and made the main bathroom feel way bigger, too.

The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.

This cabinet upgrade took some patience and DIY know-how to install, but the results have been worth it.

The extensive renovation project made this kitchen, last touched in the 1990s, more functional for a family.

"Bathrooms love plants, and plants love bathrooms. Get as many in there as can possibly fit!" this homeowner says.

The wishlist for this redo included more storage, better lighting, a larger sink, better ventilation, and a new backsplash.

DIYing as much as possible helped keep costs low, and allowed for splurges on bigger ticket items like appliances.

The homeowners thought this space looked "spooky" before, but some strategic design choices helped bring out the best in the original features.

Plain risers are the perfect opportunity to infuse your stairs with personality.

The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.

Visions of Paris inspired this cozy makeover.

It's got a neutral palette, but it's still a showstopper.

The kitchen and home office both incorporate coastal elements in this sophisticated makeover.

Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.

A less-than-exciting fireplace became a bold focal point.

“I was blown away by how much I didn’t know."

The guest bathroom in this Victorian-era home said goodbye to its wild carpet and hello to statement-making tile.

Get inspired by these kitchen cabinets, which range from barely-there light ash wood to rich walnut tones.

Paint and peel-and-stick wallpaper played a major role in this makeover.

This accent wall is pure sunshine.