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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This Dining Room Makeover Features a Hidden Surprise in the Walls
“Booth seating is always the spot we gravitate toward at a restaurant, so I wanted to re-create this type of space at home,” the homeowner says.
Abby Monteil
May 16, 2025
Christina Hendricks Totally Transformed Her Fireplace Without Any Demo
And it cost less than $100.
Olivia Harvey
May 16, 2025
This Makeover Convinced Me That Hula Hoops Are a Bathroom Staple
A hula hoop can come in clutch in a tight space.
Sarah Everett
May 16, 2025
This IKEA Hack Hides Cord Clutter and Looks Cute, Too
Read how I did it, step by step.
Ashley Poskin
May 16, 2025
This Kitchen Cabinet Transformation Squeezes Storage into 24 Inches of Space
A 2-foot transformation made the kitchen look a little more bespoke.
Sarah Everett
May 15, 2025
After a $2,500 Reno, This “Murky Brown” Bathroom Feels 2x as Bright
The DIYer found a surprise in the walls.
Sarah Everett
May 14, 2025
A Renter Gave This “Sterile” Kitchen a $250 Maximalist Makeover — And Kept the Security Deposit
“Creativity beats cash, and a little stubbornness can make even a landlord-friendly kitchen feel luxurious,” the DIYer says.
Abby Monteil
May 13, 2025
I Love This Vintage Fabric So Much, I Used It 6 Times in My Living Room
My Facebook Marketplace find is the gift that keeps on giving.
Heather Bien
May 13, 2025
A White Rental Dining Room Transforms into a “Colorful, Euphoric Riot”
A (mostly) renter-friendly, colorful, euphoric riot? Yes please.
Sarah Everett
May 12, 2025
I Tried “Chunky Grout” in My Bathroom Makeover — Here’s How It’s Holding Up One Year Later
There were (many) doubters in the comment section when I first shared my process on Instagram.
Emma Shoemaker
May 12, 2025
An 1850s Living Room’s Makeover Is “Giving Major Bridgerton Vibes”
The living room is this family of eight’s favorite spot to hang out.
Sarah Everett
May 11, 2025
This Tiny Manhattan Kitchen from the 1960s Felt “Abysmal” Until Its Space-Savvy Makeover
Before, the kitchen was closed-off with shutter-style doors.
Cullen Ormond
May 10, 2025
I Love the Vintage Find Worked into This Brand-New White Kitchen Makeover
It adds instant patina.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 9, 2025
My Chef Friend Told Me I Needed This “Luxe” Upgrade — And It’s Made My Kitchen 100x More Functional
It’s gorgeous!
Shifrah Combiths
May 9, 2025
This Kitchen Island Decision Saved Me Thousands on My Kitchen Renovation
My partner and I had to decide where to splurge and where to save.
Elise Linscott
May 8, 2025
This “Bland, Outdated” Kitchen Was Basically Entirely Vinyl-Wrapped (It’s So Bold!)
It’s wonderfully wild!
Cullen Ormond
May 7, 2025
The “Cardboard Rule” Is the Secret to Making Sure You’ll Love Your Next Reno
It’ll prevent you from making mistakes with big dollar signs attached.
Shelby Deering
May 7, 2025
This $500 First-Time DIY Project Took My Kitchen to the Finish Line
As with most DIY projects, there were surprises along the way.
Marcel Dagenais
May 6, 2025
This $10 IKEA Hack Looks Designer — You Probably Already Have the Tool to Do It
Bonus: You can create any shape you want.
Emma Kershaw
May 6, 2025
A Bathroom Goes from “Choppy and Closed-Off” to Spacious and Spa-Like
Read more about the gut reno process.
Sarah Everett
May 5, 2025
These Outdoor Lights Look Built-In, but They’re Actually Renter-Friendly
Transform your exterior in just an hour.
Abby Monteil
May 5, 2025
Steal This Free Designer-Approved Trick for Picking the Perfect Paint Color
It’ll open up a rainbow of possibilities.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 4, 2025
This “Tired” 1940s Kitchen Gets a Gut Reno That’s Inspired by Greece
“It was a diamond in the rough," the homeowner says.
Cullen Ormond
May 3, 2025
The 10 Daring Kitchen Cabinet Colors You Won't Regret
These kitchen cabinets are stunning.
Tamieka Welsh
May 3, 2025
A “Junk” Closet Becomes a Cozy Nook for Reading and Sipping Coffee
The paint color is a popular one.
Abby Monteil
May 2, 2025
I Love This Fabric Furniture Makeover So Much, I Have to Steal It
It’s so much cooler than paint.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 2, 2025
This Editor-Loved Tool Brand Is on Major Sale at Costco (Get It While You Can!)
Get to Costco, get your tools (and your $1.50 hot dog and soda combo), and then show us your favorite DIY projects.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2025
I Gave My IKEA HEMNES Dresser a Glow-Up for $60 (in 1 Weekend!)
The dresser was great for my first apartment, but I wanted it to better match my 2025 design style.
Ciara Benko
May 1, 2025
This 2006 Kitchen’s Moody Makeover Feels “Like a Beautiful Hotel Bar”
The paint color is enveloping.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 30, 2025
I Used This ’90s Craft Store Staple to Give My Dining Room a Glow-Up
My table runner went from dated to delightful in under 30 minutes.
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 30, 2025
“Orangey Pine” Cabinets Take a Turn for the Extremely Colorful in This Kitchen Makeover
The floors were a labor of love.
Sarah Everett
Apr 29, 2025
These 5 Bathroom Upgrades Are Never Worth the Splurge, According to Pros
Want a spa-worthy retreat? Skip these unnecessary additions.
Brittany Leitner
Apr 29, 2025
This Raised Garden Bed Has Sold 54 Times (!) in the Past 5 Days, Just in Time for Spring Planting
It comes in two colors.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 26, 2025
A 2000s Bathroom Gets a Luxe Makeover That “Feels Like a Palace Garden”
“I really wanted the space to feel unique and tied to my cultural roots,” the homeowner says.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 28, 2025
I Used a Pantry Find to Create Wall Art (It’s So On-Trend for Summer!)
Recycle your pantry staple into art.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 28, 2025
This Wallpaper Changes with the Seasons (You Have to See It!) 
We can’t wait to see what summer looks like.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 28, 2025
This Living Room Got a Bright Makeover with the Coolest Custom Furniture
It cost around $5,000.
Sarah Everett
Apr 27, 2025
A Standard-Issue White Kitchen Gets a $150 Facelift (It Looks So Vintage!)
It looks way more expensive than it is.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 26, 2025
A Dining Room Renovation Makes a “Closed-Off” Space Feel Brighter and Bigger
The new shelving racks up major compliments.
Sarah Everett
Apr 25, 2025
I Love the Neutral Color Palette in This Chicago Living Room Makeover
The BILLY bookcase hack is a must-see.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 25, 2025
See This $10 Thrifted Table’s Adorable, One-of-a-Kind Makeover
The all-in cost for the DIYer was about $24.
Sarah Everett
Apr 24, 2025
This Viral Paint Hack Isn’t Worth Your Time — Here’s What to Do Instead
Trust us on this one, put down the hammer
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 24, 2025
A “Millennial Gray” Kitchen Gets a Dramatic $3,000 Makeover, Thanks to IKEA Cabinets
She did the entire thing herself!
Cullen Ormond
Apr 23, 2025
I Used 2 Large Planters to Make a Designer-Inspired Side Table for Under $100
I love the silhouette.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 23, 2025
I’ve Never Seen a Headboard Like the One in This Stunning Bedroom Makeover
The makeover is packed with DIY projects.
Sarah Everett
Apr 22, 2025
See a Designer's Maximalist Kitchen Makeover (Decorated for Under $300!)
This interior decorator is allergic to white walls.
Sarah Everett
Apr 20, 2025
This $14 DIY Made a Crystal Chandelier Look *Even More* Luxe
“I was absolutely obsessed with the way it came out,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 20, 2025
How I Took My Stained 1970s Kitchen from Bland to Breathtaking (on a Budget!)
Before, it looked bad, and it smelled even worse. 
Shannon Ullman
Apr 19, 2025
I Can’t Stop Raving About This 20-Year-Old Kitchen’s Fun Paint Update
It only cost $400.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 19, 2025
A $50 Facebook Marketplace Dresser Becomes a Striking Striped Statement Piece
This waterfall Art Deco dresser’s finish was beyond repair, so the DIYer decided to paint it.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2025
I’ve Never Seen Kitchen Trim Like This Before (It’s Incredibly Fun!)
It’s very nostalgic.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2025
This Hardware Store Buy Is My Secret to Cleaning Thrift Store Art
It completely eliminates grime.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 18, 2025
This 1920s Kitchen “Needed Some Depth” — See it Transform with $34 Wallpaper
The kitchen "had all the character but needed some depth,” the renter says.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 16, 2025
The $19 Secret to Real Wood on an IKEA Budget
The beauty of wood, without the price tag.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 16, 2025
This Headboard Hack Will Make Your Guest Room the Most Flexible (and Comfy!)
It’s basically a magic trick.
Shelby Deering
Apr 16, 2025
A Boring New-Build Bathroom Transforms into a “Boutique” Stunner for $1,825
The 43-square-foot bathroom is now “grand and moody.”
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2025
The Under-the-Radar IKEA Section DIYers Should Know About
And no, it’s not shelving. Or the "as-is" section!
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2025
A Living Room Makeover Helps a 520-Square-Foot Apartment Feel Much Larger
It’s stylish and space-savvy.
Sarah Everett
Apr 14, 2025
You Should Avoid Storing These Items in Your Garage, According to Pros
It can still be a catch-all, just not for everything.
Brittany Leitner
Apr 14, 2025
My Chef Friend’s Best Kitchen Remodel Advice Went Against Everything I Thought I Knew
I couldn’t believe it!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 13, 2025
7 IKEA BILLY Bookcases Transform This Living Room Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
There’s another jaw-dropping DIY project in the corner, too.
Sarah Everett
Apr 13, 2025
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