Home Projects

The bathrooms go from “dungeon-like” and dirty to dramatically stylish.

“It was extra important to me to make it a place I loved,” this renter says of her apartment.

All you need is paint to make it your own.

This bathroom makeover is an antique-lover’s dream with wallet-friendly finds!

Pencil in a quick trip to the hardware store.

Food storage, but make it chic.

“The whole kitchen is now a statement piece that is also fun and very functional,” the apartment owner says.

Plus, you can choose any color of the rainbow.

And it was budget-friendly!

The “dated and boring” kitchen gets an airy and beachy vibe.

“The fireplace wall was very empty” before, the homeowner says.

Good news: It’s an easy fix.

Reinvent a go-to classic.

A big life change called for a color change — and a cozy spot to land each night.

It adds the perfect soft glow.

Muffle the noise once and for all.

The wallpaper is so whimsical — and in a clever, cost-effective spot.

Muffle the noise once and for all.

It’s giving “mirrorball” vibes.

It’s the perfect balance of spacious and cozy.

The kitchen wasn’t expanded, but the space is now used in a much smarter way.

“I loved the concrete floors, 13-foot-high ceilings … and that it was a pretty neutral canvas to work with,” the renter says. “I did not love all the gray and the super-white walls.”

I’m a firm believer that IKEA shoe cabinets really are the ultimate entryway hero — and the ultimate entry-level IKEA hack.

See how much the 80-square-foot space changes.

Goodbye, peeling floors.

“The bathroom really needed some updating and more personality,” the homeowner says.

See how I gave my 35-square-foot studio kitchen a makeover.

The "after" is so colorful.

It’s so bright and beautiful — even with white cabinets!

Some simple chores now can prevent much bigger projects (and costs) in the future.

“We wanted it to feel happy and inviting, without feeling overwhelming,” the DIYer says.

Don’t waste money on brand-new versions of these items.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

See the full cost breakdown.

You can use things you already have!

It cost around $500.

This maximalist DIYer never thought she'd use white paint, but she made it work with her style.

Read how to install peel-and-stick wallpaper in a bathroom and keep moisture away. (It’s doable!)

The "after" has completely stunning countertops.

Plus peel-and-stick wallpaper!

I’ve been to the home myself, and here’s what you won’t want to miss.

Every little detail counts.

They come in two colorways as well!

You have to see where she put wallpaper!

You just need a simple household item you might already have.

The vintage fixtures actually resell for a lot of money on eBay right now.

Don’t let the cold weather dampen your spirits. Use it to chill your spirits, instead!

Before you drop cash on laminate flooring, watch this TikTok.

The staircase is now a talking point.

The vision was deVOL on a budget.

The wood cabinets stayed the same, but they look meant-to-be in this kitchen now.

Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.

“It makes me happy every day I look at it and sit in our dining room,” the homeowner says.

It’s one of the most-hacked IKEA products.

The “after” fits a desk and built-in bookcases, and it sleeps two.

So simple, so affordable, so cute.

It helps hide an eyesore.

There’s a reason your kitchen feels a little “off.”

Bonus: It's affordable, too!

The top project isn’t really a project at all!

“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.

Three IKEA BILLYs came to the rescue.

“I'm all about using the darkest, moodiest, and boldest paint colors in my apartment because it's fun!” the DIYer says.

And there’s a cool artwork idea, too.

The homeowners needed something that would fit in a very tight space.

For under $1,000!

This home office makeover uses color-drenching — with a twist.

And besides that, it’s gorgeous, too!

“The overall vibe was beige,” the DIYer says of the “before.”

Knock the chill out today.

This DIY project was a labor of love.

Doors, windows, garages, fireplaces — you name it, we've got a way to keep the cold out.