Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

You keep hearing about it; find out what everyone's talking about.

Pros and cons for these trendy surfaces.

Neutral color scheme and retro-inspired details for the win.

But which is better?

A cautionary tale.

You might just be wasting your time.

The best part? The whole redo is renter-friendly.

With school starting, lots of leases renewing or expiring, and both green leaves and warm weather beginning to fade, September marks a time of change for many. That’s why it’s especially fitting that it’s Transformation Month on Apartment Therapy. Throughout the whole month, we’ll be taking a closer look at shifts big and small, from tiny tweaks to major renovations to personal routine changes.We’re kicking things off with the BIG changes.

Some snazzy wallpaper and new paint do a lot to make this kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.

"If there’s anything that you should invest in, it should be your home and where you live," she says.

"Rental Redo" host Keyanna Brown suggests that it's always worth it to ask your landlord about renovations.

Flat-pack furniture or bespoke built-ins? In this redo, it's hard to tell.

This kitchen redo is packed with plenty of small space inspiration.

Would you restore the former indoor pool?

This workhorse space got an overhaul that's lots more welcoming.

A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.

Painting and peeling up the old linoleum made a major difference in this redo.

It's better to know exactly what you're getting into.

They might not be worth the effort.

Goodbye kids, hello home office.

There are so many glam accents packed into just 58 square feet.

Sometimes you just need a persistent (read: pushy) family member to finally finish a project you've been meaning to get to. For my parents, that person is me.

"Take time to live in your space before making a design plan," this homeowner advises. "Understanding the functionality of your space is vital to making the best design ideas."

With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!

This part-DIY, part-pro reno made the most of a teeny galley kitchen.

From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.

The tile design in the tub surround is just one of many highlights.

This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.

This homeowner's best color advice? "Test out many paint colors, but don't be afraid to just go for it, even if it's something you've never seen before and seems like a bold choice."

Want to give your bathroom a new look this summer? Read this first for advice homeowners wish they'd known before embarking on their own bathroom remodels.

New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.

And what should be left to the professionals, according to an HGTV expert.

The new look is perfectly traditional-meets-modern.

“We don’t want to change it,” Jenn said. “We just want to elevate it.”

According to an HGTV expert.

"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun and functional and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.

The teams of aspiring renovators were tasked with renovating the guest bedroom and bathroom of their identical Surfside Beach homes.

It'll help keep costs down.

The multiple projects involved in this room redo help give it tons of character.

Journey with us through ROYGBIV to see our favorite, most colorful room makeovers.

When it comes to completing a budget kitchen reno that's also stylish, it's hard to beat IKEA.

The redo was a combo of DIY and professional work.

The talk show host is embarking on a DIY demolition of her whimsical pink kitchen, destroying everything herself with a hammer in hand — and yes, there were even some happy tears shed.

These DIY makeovers made the most of tight budgets.

49% of renovators say it's the most stressful room to work on.

The new bathroom boasts a half painted, half wallpapered design.

As with all things in life, owning a home requires a careful balance. Since it’s yours to enjoy, after all, you want every room to resemble your specific tastes. But you probably also want to make sure that any upgrades you invest in are worth it — either in resale, or in money saved or quality of life gained before that.Deciphering which DIY projects are worth the money and which ones are skippable is a tricky task.

The makeover was inspired by a stylish wallpaper buy.

Clever storage solutions give what was once a guest bedroom ample space for work AND sleep.

Since this homeowner had to cut into her shower walls to make a repair, she thought, "why not go ahead and do a full makeover?!"

The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.

Take it from this homeowner: In a kitchen redo, one of the most important steps in painting your cabinets is the prep work so they're nice and smooth. Also important? Splurging on high-quality finishes here and there.

Renovations are on the rise.

Black and white doesn't have to be boring, and these tiles are here to prove it.

Watch as they turn a basement into a poker room and lounge.

Jen and Mel Mihalek make space for a growing family in a new episode.

The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.

A simpler color palette and other swaps help this bathroom feel way bigger, even with the same footprint.

You don't have to tackle the kitchen or the bathroom.

This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.

This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.

These Before & Afters will transport you to another decade. No time machine necessary — just DIY skills.

It all changed with a coat of black paint.

An easy way to give your home a little bit of old-world charm.

It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.

This professional bathroom redo includes great advice for seeking out the pros and living with ongoing construction.

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.

The preservation of tile in this historic home is impressive and seamless.

Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.

The new kitchen is zero percent dreary.

"Our son cried the day we moved in as he thought that’s how his room would always look!" this homeowner says of the before.