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Patience and sweat equity led to dramatic results for this 1970s sideboard makeover.

When this DIYer's kids outgrew their bedroom and moved into a bigger one, she wanted to give the space that they left behind a new, more sophisticated look.

This might be your new favorite color combo.

The space is bright and welcoming now — a far cry from the blah brown of before.

Grab your nearest Allen wrench!

It's a design book dedicated solely to celebrating black-owned homes, and we're showing you some of its inspiring images and sharing a decorating tip from it here.

The before was "builder-grade, plain, bland, boring," this homeowner says. The after is perfect for dimming the lights, curling up under a blanket, and pressing play on a good movie.

This homeowner envisioned "a space that I could retreat to, disconnect, curl up with a magazine, and feel totally relaxed."

It only takes you about an hour to install and makes your sink area more functional (and fancy!).

These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.

You *and* your dog will be able to tell the difference...

Here's the easiest-ever daybed.

"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.

Stuck on a project of your own? Let this intrepid DIYer's success inspire you to take it to the finish line.

Paint plus a little woodwork totally transform this once-uninspiring space.

This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.

Before, the homeowner wasn't loving the color or the layout. But after, "words can't describe how beautiful the light is in the morning," she says.

A layout change meant this reno was a big undertaking — but it had an equally big payoff.

"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."

A dripping paint effect without using paint? You'll have to see this staircase to believe it.

The square footage stayed the same, but other room-enhancing changes give the illusion of more space.

Everything in this rental bedroom's cheerful redo is landlord-approved.

It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."

Taking on a home reno? Make sure you don't create any enemies during the process.

Handpainted walls, a homemade headboard, and a hand-built vanity, oh my!

That stained glass window though!

A great headboard instantly elevates a bedroom, taking the main focal point of the room — the bed — from understated to luxe.

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Smart Tiles promises easy installation, easy cleaning and resistance to heat and humidity. As a renter, I wanted to give them a try.

The secret to the budget-friendly project: buying secondhand, shopping around, and DIYing it all.

This homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.

A perfectly good headboard gets a new life with a fresh boho-inspired look.

The new staircases matches its 1970s A-frame house much better than the stained and carpeted "before."

This little detail is the difference between good and great.

And it's currently on sale!

A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.

A husband-wife duo redesigned this 1988 bathroom.

This built-in project helps keep a family of five highly organized.

"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."

And the prettiest robin's egg blue paint color.

Activated charcoal and aloe are the two darlings of the beauty world right now, showing up in drugstore products, high-end cleansers and DIY recipes alike. This homemade face mask recipe combines the two star ingredients into the simplest skin detox around. Remember those blackhead-removing strips that were so fun as a teen? Consider this their trendy, grown-up cousin. So, what is activated charcoal, anyway?

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And it's easier than you think.

But which is better?

July's previous AC products have had 30,000 people-long wait lists.

That plant shelf is probably pretty full already, but there’s always room for just one more.

Customize your ideal A/C aesthetic.

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A tour of the actress's home is a showcase of comfort and family.

Run, don't walk.

Score beautiful, eco-friendly, low-odor paint for a steal.

It sliced my bill nearly in half!

Now I sleep so much better.

Small but mighty, it's one of my favorite home purchases to date.

The covers have been designed in collaboration with celeb-loved furniture designer Sophie Collé.

Lift your mood and improve your aesthetic all at the same time.

I'll be using it all year round.

Keep the winter chill out for good.

Bookcases aren't just for living rooms!

Better days await!

Cozy season is here, and with that comes all the best kinds of cooking opportunities (IMHO). From rich, braised meats and hearty stews to soul-filling chili and baked mac and cheese, nothing hits you right in the feels quite like fall cooking. Luckily for all us home chefs, fall also ushers in some of the best cookware deals of the year, making this the time to splurge on those heavyweights you’ve had your eye on for months.Case in point?

Not only do floating shelves free up precious floor space (especially when several are hung together), but they serve as a pretty focal point in a room, too.

Just plug it in and prepare for warm and toasty vibes.

In an effort to help you catch more Zzzz, we rounded up three types of sleepers—back, side, stomach—to test the five best-selling pillows on Amazon. Here's what they thought.

Bidet novice? I was, too. Here's what I learned.

It definitely doesn't look like a BILLY anymore.

They fight mold, reduce allergens, and can help you get through that heatwave.

It looks “amazing” from every angle.

One writer scored this sophisticated piece in an unexpected place.

Stay cool — no matter where you are.

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It's not Amazon, either!