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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I’m Still Shocked at How This Studio Renter Used an IKEA Sliding Door
It completely transformed the apartment.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 13, 2024
See How a TikToker Re-created Her ’90s Childhood Bedroom in Her Grown-Up Home
Before and … before? This “time travel room” is super nostalgic.
Shelby Deering
Jul 13, 2024
This 100-Year-Old Kitchen Got One of My Favorite IKEA Cabinet Makeovers Ever
The new look is so luxe — and completely matches the vibe of the house.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 12, 2024
How to Hang an Unframed Poster in Minutes
Think outside the frame.
Dabney Frake
Jul 11, 2024
See How I Transformed IKEA Cabinets into Luxe Living Room Furniture
These basic units can be upgraded for stylish storage in any room, not just the kitchen.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jul 11, 2024
A Cool Desk-in-a-Closet IKEA Hack Adds Storage (and Color!) to This Bedroom
It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 10, 2024
This Is Joanna Gaines’ Method for Picking a Paint Color (It's So Unexpected!)
Even Gaines has had to repaint a room when she didn’t love the color — and here’s how she says you can avoid that.
Sarah Everett
Jul 10, 2024
A $96 Paint Transformation Rescues These “Dreadful” Orange Kitchen Cabinets
It “feels like a brand-new kitchen,” the DIYer says. “It’s lighter and brighter as well as more modern.”
Sarah Everett
Jul 9, 2024
This IKEA Planter Hack Is One of the Smartest I've Ever Seen
This hack makes a strong case for raiding IKEA’s seasonal offerings.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2024
A “Dark and Uncomfortable” Deck Transforms into a Calming Summer Oasis
The two-toned paint job is so good!
Emma Kershaw
Jul 8, 2024
A Boring Kitchen Gets a DIY Update with Nancy Meyers Vibes — for Under $6,000
Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!
Erica Finamore
Jul 8, 2024
A Dated 1989 Kitchen Gets a Dramatic DIY Makeover for Only $9,000
The new backsplash brings major color and drama.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 6, 2024
This Dreamy Patio Transformation Is One of My All-Time Favorites
It’s simple, but so effective.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 5, 2024
See How This “Never Updated” ’90s Bathroom Became a Cottagecore Dream
Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.
Sarah Everett
Jul 4, 2024
A "Falling Apart" Kitchen Gets a Gut Reno with the Coolest Indoor/Outdoor Setup
You have to see the flip-out window.
Dana McMahan
Jul 3, 2024
3 Reasons Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Dated — And How to Fix Them
Keep your cabinets, but ditch the dated look.
Megan Beauchamp
Jul 3, 2024
This Vintage Cabinet Transforms into a Glam Nightstand with a $40 Makeover
It just took a few DIY changes.
Abby Monteil
Jun 30, 2024
How to Get Rid of Wasp Nests Without Getting Stung, According to Pros
Experts share when you can DIY it and when the project is best left to professionals.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 30, 2024
This Bedroom Makeover Has the Best Hack for Making IKEA BILLYs Blend In
The after is totally charming.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 29, 2024
This Living Room Makeover Uses All Neutral Colors, and It’s So Cozy
The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.
Chloe Konrad
Jun 28, 2024
New Paint and Built-ins Transform an "Awkward" Loft into a Cozy Bedroom
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The wall color is so good!
Collette Reitz
Jun 27, 2024
This $30 IKEA Staple Is Unrecognizable After the Most Adorable DIY
I’m inspired!
Abby Monteil
Jun 27, 2024
I Transformed My Laundry Room and It Made My Life So Much Easier
I even made space to store the carseat, which was a HUGE win.
Kristina Vänni
Jun 26, 2024
Gorgeous New Floor Tile Completely Transforms an All-White Bathroom
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It makes a huge difference!
Collette Reitz
Jun 25, 2024
Striking Green Tiles Add Drama to This “Lifeless” Pre-War Kitchen
It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 24, 2024
This New IKEA Gem Is the Fastest Way to Upgrade Your Living Room
It looks like something from a high-end showroom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 24, 2024
A Tiny, “Empty” Balcony Transforms into a Colorful Summer Retreat
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It’s so dreamy!
Emma Kershaw
Jun 24, 2024
4 Pros Share Their Best Tips for Keeping Flies Away Outside
A few simple tricks will get those pests to buzz off.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 23, 2024
This New IKEA Find Is So Versatile, You Can Use It in Every Room
It’s only $25, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 21, 2024
See How Pops of Color Instantly Transform a “Lifeless” Gray Deck
And it looks so chic!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 20, 2024
The One Upgrade I’ll Never Make in My Bathroom (Seriously, Never!)
It will totally ruin the look of your bathroom.
Heather Bien
Jun 20, 2024
This Kitchen Renovation's Controversial Cabinet Decision Totally Works
The "after" is so much more colorful.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 19, 2024
The Surprising Reason Your Air Conditioner Isn't Working Like It Should
And how to find one that will.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 19, 2024
The 10-Minute Ice Fan DIY That Will Help You Get Through This Heat Wave
This project is no sweat.
Melissa Epifano
Jun 18, 2024
A Tiny Closet Nook Got a Wavy, Space-Maximizing Upgrade (Plus IKEA Storage)
Squiggle and stripe lovers, rejoice!
Cullen Ormond
Jun 17, 2024
A Blank Stairwell Gets “the Most Magical Retro '60s” Makeover
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"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."
Sarah Everett
Jun 17, 2024
This Stunning Kitchen Cabinet DIY Is Made Only from 3 IKEA Boxes
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So simple and so beautiful.
Abby Monteil
Jun 17, 2024
Joanna Gaines Just Dropped 5 Dreamy Nature-Inspired Paint Colors
Think: lots of greens and blues, but they’re not too bold.
Sarah Everett
Jun 17, 2024
A “Wall of Bookcases” and More Transform This Beige Room (for $2,700!)
The stained glass windows are a must-see.
Sarah Everett
Jun 16, 2024
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs Without Stinking up Your House
These pests stink — literally. Here’s how to deal.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 16, 2024
A Gut Renovation Takes My Victorian Kitchen from Drab to Dramatic
This gut renovation is bold, but still era-appropriate.
Dana McMahan
Jun 15, 2024
A Grimy NYC Balcony Transforms into a Lush Oasis for $2,000
“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 14, 2024
This Closet Makeover Has One of the Fanciest IKEA Hacks I’ve Ever Seen
It’s giving me major closet envy.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 14, 2024
A $1,500 Laundry Room Makeover Used “Cabinet Tetris” to Pack in So Much Storage
“All of the storage is amazing,” the homeowner says of the after.
Emma Kershaw
Jun 13, 2024
See How I Gave My Cluttered Closet a “Budget Luxe” Makeover
It's hard to believe it's the same space!
Nail Gun Nelly
Jun 12, 2024
A Dated 2000s Kitchen Gets a Total Redo and the Result Is So Romantic
Wait until you see the stunning Italian stove.
Dana McMahan
Jun 12, 2024
A 1968 Camper Looks Unrecognizable After a Pastel-Filled Refresh
The pink cabinets are so cute.
Nail Gun Nelly
Jun 11, 2024
A Tired Kitchen Transforms with IKEA Cabinets in the Prettiest Color
It took a couple tries to get the cabinets just right.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 11, 2024
A $963 Kitchen Makeover Triples the Storage (It’s Renter-Friendly!)
This kitchen transformation is a maximalist dream.
Abby Monteil
Jun 11, 2024
You Have to See How 2 DIYers Turned Stone Scraps into Luxe Furniture
These furniture pieces look way more expensive than they really were.
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2024
A Luxe Makeover Transforms This Builder-Grade Spare Room into a Swanky Lounge
The goal was to create a music-oriented “space with a lounge feel.”
Emma Kershaw
Jun 10, 2024
This “So Satisfying” IKEA Shelf Doubles the Storage Under Pedestal Sinks
The $40 price is hard to beat.
Sarah Everett
Jun 10, 2024
A Dated NYC Kitchen Gets the Most Unbelievable Transformation (It Doubles the Storage!)
The 95-square-foot kitchen redo keeps the same footprint but makes much smarter use of the space.
Sarah Everett
Jun 9, 2024
This Kitchen Redo's Cool New Island Doubles the Storage (and Seating!)
Plus, the dated brown cabinets get a bold paint job.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 8, 2024
I’m Blown Away by This Dated Home’s Curb Appeal Transformation
Strategic changes made all the difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 8, 2024
See the “Desperate” Transformation That Made This Hallway Cozy and Inviting (For $70!)
"I desperately wanted to make this space look inviting and warm, and I needed something to store at least five pairs of shoes," the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 7, 2024
A “Bland” IKEA Cart Gets a Colorful Transformation for $50 (It Adds So Much Storage!)
The DIYer wanted to make something that really stood out in her kitchen.
Abby Monteil
Jun 6, 2024
5 Golden Rules for a Flawless Caulk Job (Every Time!)
Want your caulk to look like a pro did it? Read this.
Kelly Dawson
Jun 6, 2024
This Nursery Makeover Has Fruit All Over the Walls (and It’s Not Wallpaper!)
The adorable room redo ended up going all-in on a theme.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 5, 2024
This “Grimy” Balcony Looks Unrecognizable After a $523 Makeover
The 40-square-foot retreat is so relaxing for this renter now.
Sarah Everett
Jun 5, 2024
A “Dated, Awkward” Kitchen’s Makeover Adds Tile in an Unexpected Spot
The striking cabinet color creates a dreamy combo with the bold wallpaper.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 3, 2024
This NYC Kitchen Got a French Countryside-Inspired Makeover (The Cabinets Look New!)
It’s possible to make rental brown cabinets look chic.
Sarah Everett
Jun 3, 2024
See How I Transformed Our Lifeless Concrete Backyard into a Dreamy Summer Oasis
It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.
Charli Penn
Jun 3, 2024
This Bare Playroom Transformed into a Total Wonderland 
The room goes from a blank white space to a fantastic, family-friendly spot for adventure and make believe.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 1, 2024
11 Smart Ways to Cool Your Home During a Heat Wave (Without AC!)
Heat waves aren't a rarity anymore. These tricks will help you beat even the most brutal heat.
Joelle Alcaidinho
May 31, 2024
A Dated Kitchen Got a Timeless Makeover That Doubled the Storage Space
The after is so happy and functional.
The Handmade Home
May 31, 2024
See How This Makeover Rescues a ’90s Bathroom’s “Old and Dingy” Oak Cabinets
The whole thing cost under $1,000.
Abby Monteil
May 31, 2024
This Kitchen's Dramatic Redo Is One of My All-Time Favorite Makeovers
It’s completely unrecognizable.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 31, 2024
A Dated Brown Cabinet Is Unrecognizable After the Cutest DIY Makeover
The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace (but now it looks like a designer piece!).
Sarah Everett
May 30, 2024
5 Kitchen Reno Upgrades You’ll Regret Splurging on, According to Interior Designers
No. 4 is so tempting.
Quincy Bulin
May 30, 2024
The Most Important Thing to Know Before Reupholstering Your Couch
Want to refresh your same old sofa? Read this first.
Kelly Dawson
May 30, 2024
A Renovation Majorly Improves This 1990s Kitchen's Flow (It's So Much Brighter!)
One crucial cabinet decision let in so much natural light.
Cullen Ormond
May 29, 2024