Home Projects

From DIY projects to plants & gardening to remodeling ideas plus before & after renovation photos – here’s everything you need to tackle home projects.
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The Secret Ingredient That Makes Paint Go on So Much Smoother (Even On Furniture!)
Say goodbye to brush lines for good.
Heather Bien
Apr 13, 2025
Blah Beige Lampshades Get a “Cheap and Cheerful" Makeover
“The whole thing was cheap and cheerful,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 12, 2025
This Designer "Fabric-Wrapped" Her Fridge, and the Result Is So Charming
The pattern play is everything.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 12, 2025
I Can’t Believe a Cheap Tool Created Gorgeous Wall Art in This Kitchen
I literally thought it was peel-and-stick wallpaper.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 12, 2025
This Very 1990s Bathroom Gets a Victorian-Inspired Makeover
The “before” was “a 1990s hodgepodge of design choices.”
Sarah Everett
Apr 11, 2025
A “Small, Disgusting, and Outdated” Cabin Kitchen Got a $2,500 Makeover
“I was excited to bring this kitchen up to code and bring it life and a personality,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 10, 2025
This DIY Kitchen Cart Makeover Is All in the Details
British baker Bridie West transforms a basic kitchen cart with paint and extra-special hardware and details.
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 10, 2025
It's Flea Market Season! Here's How to Hunt for Treasures Like a Pro DIYer
Two experts share their top secrets.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 10, 2025
A Builder-Grade White Living Room Gets Its Historic Charm (and Coziness) Back
This homeowner’s painting advice is “to be chaotic.” Find out why.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 9, 2025
Here Are All of the 2025 Colors of the Year We Know So Far
Almost all of these are vintage-inspired.
Sarah Everett
Apr 9, 2025
This $15 Trim Hack Is the Best Powder Room Paneling Idea I’ve Seen in Forever
It’s not your average chair rail.
Sarah Everett
Apr 9, 2025
A 1918 Apartment’s Plain Hallway Got a Pink and Green Glow-Up
As Glinda from "Wicked" puts it, "Pink goes good with green"!
Abby Monteil
Apr 8, 2025
Every Wall in This $1,500 Bedroom Makeover Is Seriously Impressive
“I love how the room brings in elements from my heritage while still feeling fresh,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2025
See How My Dumping Ground Backyard Became a Scandi-Modern Stunner
I wanted to stay true to my personal design style outside, too.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Apr 6, 2025
This Tiny 3x5 Bathroom Went from Blah to Bold
Now the bathroom wows.
Sarah Everett
Apr 5, 2025
This Practical IKEA Bowl Is a Surprising DIY Superstar
The possibilities are endless.
Jennifer Prince
Apr 5, 2025
This Stunning Kitchen Makeover Is “Art-Forward” and Incredibly Creative
The homeowner wanted to minimize waste in her kitchen transformation.
Sarah Everett
Apr 4, 2025
Two Muralists Just Launched Bold Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles That Will Totally Elevate Your DIY Game
Instant color, instant happiness.
Heather Bien
Apr 4, 2025
This Charming Powder Room Makeover Showed Me the Power of Paneling
From ‘90s blah to modern sophistication.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 4, 2025
After a Makeover, This “Off-Yellow” Kitchen Feels 3x as Bright
Upgrading the cabinets made a huge difference.
Sarah Everett
Apr 3, 2025
A “Teeny Tiny Hallway” Becomes a Colorful, Storage-Packed Feature
The paint color is a must-see.
Sarah Everett
Apr 2, 2025
I Love This IKEA TARVA Headboard Hack (It’s Giving “Luxury-Inspired Goddess”)
"No one would ever suspect its bones are IKEA,” the DIYer says.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 2, 2025
I Truly Can't Get Over This Brilliant Headboard Hack
BRB, going to DIY.
Isabella Hussar
Apr 1, 2025
The Easy Way I Brightened Up the Kitchen in My 200-Year-Old Farmhouse
I employed a few low-lift changes that made all the difference in the snug-but-functional cook space.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 1, 2025
A "Welly Room" Is the Charming English Home Feature You Need This Spring
April showers bring home upgrades.
Jennifer Prince
Apr 1, 2025
A Makeover Transforms This "Unique" Online Find into a Living Room Focal Point
“If you find something secondhand that's one-of-a kind, act fast.” this DIYer says.
Tamieka Welsh
Mar 31, 2025
This $12 Hardware Store Gem Is My Home Projects Superhero
It’s perfect for any project involving a ladder.
Amanda Sandoval
Mar 31, 2025
This Is My New Favorite Way to Paint the IKEA PAX Wardrobe
I’ve seen dozens of PAX hacks, but I stopped scrolling and bookmarked this one.
Sarah Everett
Mar 31, 2025
This 1918 NYC Apartment Bathroom Goes from “Crumbly Mess” to Colorful Charm
The bathroom “hadn’t been maintained since, like, 300 B.C.”
Abby Monteil
Mar 30, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover Has Bold Paint and Zero Cabinets (Really!)
Secondhand finds complete the kitchen.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 29, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover’s Color Palette Was Inspired by a Bottle of Wine — and They Nailed It
The transformation cost under $500, and it feels like “a little jewel box” now.
Sarah Everett
Mar 28, 2025
See How I Upgraded My Bathroom with This Controversial Paint Color (and Sold My Home in 3 Days!)
Consider this your permission to experiment.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 28, 2025
I Gave My Early-2000s Bathroom with the Clunkiest Tub a Japandi-Inspired Makeover
I wanted to give the beige and brown bathroom with chrome finishes a style boost — plus make it functional for my growing family.
Amanda Sandoval
Mar 27, 2025
This Is the Viral Cabinet Trend You Might Instantly Regret (But It’s Fixable!)
TikTok commenters are divided.
Chloe Konrad
Mar 27, 2025
A Beige Kitchen Goes from Boring to Bright in Just 3 Months
You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!
Erica Finamore
Mar 26, 2025
This Under-$50 Facebook Marketplace Flip Solved My Lack of Kitchen Cabinet Space
Say goodbye to countertop appliances for good.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 26, 2025
A Personality-Packed IKEA Kitchen Beautifully Transforms This “Standard Flip” House
It looks completely different — for under $5,000.
Sarah Everett
Mar 25, 2025
The Nostalgic Twist on Wallpaper That DIYers Are Loving Right Now (and How to Get It Right!)
It’s more budget-friendly, too.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 25, 2025
This Is the Cabinet Change You’ll Regret Most in Your Kitchen, According to Pros
You’re probably already struggling with this tough choice.
Brittany Leitner
Mar 24, 2025
A Dated Brown 1990s Kitchen Gets a Calming Japandi-Inspired Makeover
“I’m pretty sure this kitchen hasn’t seen an update since Beyoncé went solo,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 24, 2025
This Basement Bedroom Went from Basic to a Cozy “Cocoon-Like” Sanctuary After a Makeover
The home was built in the 1830s.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 23, 2025
Step Aside Pole Wrap, This $25 Costco Find Will Help You Kick Off Your Outdoor Projects
DIY deck, coming right up.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 23, 2025
A “Clunky” 1990s Kitchen Got a French-Inspired Makeover (It’s So Elegant!)
They even discovered a whole new doorway hidden in the walls.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 22, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover’s Secret to Taming Orange-Toned Cabinets Is Genius
The home was formerly used as a college rental, so the kitchen had “dingy” and “grubby” vibes going in.
Sarah Everett
Mar 21, 2025
This IKEA Hack Is Giving Me Major Inspo for My Own Awkward Dining Room Corner
Mixing up your signature cocktail just got way more stylish.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 21, 2025
A “Dark and Dingy” Dining Room Gets a Stunning Makeover That Feels 3x as Bright
“There really was nothing I liked about this room,” the homeowner says of the “before.”
Tamieka Welsh
Mar 20, 2025
The Biggest Patio Trend of 2025, According to Pro Landscapers
You don’t even need a lot of space.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 19, 2025
A “Beat-Up Black Cube” Lamp Gets a Glam $32 Glow-Up
The pops of gold are great!
Sarah Everett
Mar 18, 2025
This $12 Paint Project Added Instant Joy to My Apartment (I Did It in Every Room!)
It was so much easier than I thought it would be.
Quinn Fish
Mar 18, 2025
An Outdated Kitchen Gets a Stunning Makeover That’ll Make You Rethink Oak Cabinets
It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!
Cullen Ormond
Mar 17, 2025
A “Dark and Oddly Shaped” Bathroom’s $600 Redo Makes the Most of 50 Sq. Ft.
“It feels calm and inviting,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 16, 2025
The 1990s Kitchen Makeover I’m Pinning to My DIY Moodboard (It’s So Good!)
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The makeover cost $3,000!
Tamieka Welsh
Mar 16, 2025
This "Mini Ceiling DIY" Was the Best Thing I Did for My Guest Bedroom
I took the same principles around feature walls and went skyward.
Marcel Dagenais
Mar 16, 2025
Pro Thrifters Swear By This Rule Before Bringing a Piece Home
Tackle grime before it even enters your home.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 15, 2025
A “Narrow, Dark, and Cold” Kitchen Gets a Bold, Sunny Makeover
There's a design feature inspired by the London Tube.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 15, 2025
I’m Amazed by How Good This $30 IKEA MALM Hack Looks (It Only Took 45 Minutes!)
For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.
Sarah Everett
Mar 14, 2025
3 Upgrades Everyone’s Making to Their Kitchen Cabinets in 2025, According to Designers
Number 2 might surprise you.
Quincy Bulin
Mar 14, 2025
This Go-with-the-Flow Garden Trend Has Everyone Embracing Their “Wild Side”
Green thumbs, assemble.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 14, 2025
A $670 Makeover Transforms This “Odd Corner” into a Cozy Dining Nook
“I find myself staring at this corner from time to time,” the DIYer says of the “after.” (In a good way!)
Sarah Everett
Mar 13, 2025
I Used One of 2025’s Trendiest Furniture-Flip Methods on My IKEA HEMNES
And I love the way it turned out.
Chelsea Angelos
Mar 13, 2025
A 1908 Home’s Bathroom Gut Reno Adds Vintage Charm Back In
The hand-built vanity is so cool.
Abby Monteil
Mar 12, 2025
This Family of 5's Kitchen Transformation Makes IKEA Cabinets Look Designer
And it’s storage-packed with 22 drawers!
Olivia Harvey
Mar 11, 2025
The “Knock” Test, and 5 Other Pro Secrets to Finding Quality Wood Furniture While Thrifting
A maker’s mark isn’t the only thing you’ll want to look out for.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 11, 2025
After a $54 Paint Makeover, This Nightstand Looks Designer on a Secondhand Budget
This white nightstand’s makeover required 7(!) layers of green paint.
Sarah Everett
Mar 10, 2025
Sorry, But Your Toilet Seat Has an Expiration Date — Here’s What It Is
Bonus: You’ll score an easy aesthetic upgrade.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 10, 2025
A Major Demo Transforms a “Dark and Outdated” Kitchen into an Open-Concept Stunner
“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 9, 2025
I Didn’t Want to Wallpaper a Whole Room, So I Did This $287 Project Instead
I’ve always loved ornate floral wallpapers but can’t afford them covering every wall.
Marisa Ortiz
Mar 9, 2025
I Tried That Trendy DIY Art Hack, and I Can’t Believe How Good It Looks
Instead of wallpaper I used patterned fabric, and the end result is gorgeous!
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 9, 2025
How to Soundproof a Ceiling (So You Can Still Like Your Upstairs Neighbors)
Pros give their expert tips for cutting down on upstairs noise.
Alexis Rhiannon
Mar 7, 2025
A “So Brown” 2007 Kitchen Gets a Maximalist Makeover (but the Cabinets Are White!)
The homeowners had just one request: Bring on the color.
Lauren Jones
Mar 8, 2025
People Are Loving This Just-Launched Item from MoMA Design Store
This is the chicest screwdriver I’ve ever seen, and it's a DIYer's dream!
Sarah Everett
Mar 3, 2025
I Can’t Believe This Modern Kitchen Once Had Red Carpet (It Looks 2x Bigger!)
The “before” is straight out of the '70s.
Tamieka Welsh
Mar 7, 2025