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I can’t wait to try this.

The “after” has “Tulum-inspired, upscale hotel vibes."

If you're a DIY newbie like me, you need to read this.

Prepare to be inspired.

“I wanted the room to feel like a weekend getaway when my guests come to stay,” the homeowner says.

This mistake cost me a lot of time and money.

It's where I study, eat, and get ready, so of course I had to make it look nice.

It makes a bold statement in a small apartment.

Hello, zebra wallpaper! Plus, orange and pink walls.

The living room was missing something crucial.

The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.

It’s “cozy, pretty, and personalized,” the homeowner says.

With an orange painted fridge!

It's the best decision I ever made!

I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”

The floors are a must-see!

It turns out, glossy cabinets were not the right call for this kitchen.

“Everything is basically a box, so if you can build a box, you can build this,” this DIYer says.

It’s seriously small-space-friendly.

“The day I toured the place, I made a mental note that this little alcove would be perfect for built-in shelves to showcase my book collection, and the rest is history!” the renter says.

The result is just so happy!

“I wanted a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy caring for my plants while drinking coffee and listening to music,” the DIYer says.

This apartment owner used the spacious loft living room as their bedroom. The more space (and color!) the better.

Create the home you love and still get your deposit back.

The “after” is so dreamy and lush.

Here's what you'll need to DIY a professional-looking paint job.

Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple went for a jungalow aesthetic.

There's a fun, fresh bathroom in your future.

See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.

Want your DIY to look a little less like a DIY? Read this.

It was cute before, but now it’s cozy and really nails that old-timey vibe.

It’s the perfect work-from-home and welcome-home spot.

Read this before you hang your floating shelves.

This tiny paint project will make your home feel like an expensive estate.

It's so open and airy now!

It looks so much brighter.

They’re a book lover’s dream!

There’s a lot of potential in even the most awkward of spaces.

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

The pièce de résistance is the DIY limewash brick wall.

This 1941 home’s sunroom has seen lots of tenants — and lots of grime buildup — over the years. Here’s how two renters made it their own.

Got a paintbrush and a couple hours? You can do one of these projects.

The project brings the outdoors in.

You’ll never guess what it’s made of.

Small DIYs completely transformed the space.

The changes elicit a “WOW” from visitors.

It’s quite versatile, too.

The fresh white paint makes it so gorgeous and airy!

Smelling a gross rotten egg stench at home? It could be nothing — or it could be something really dangerous.

The new pass-through brings the drama.

“Spend the time looking for solutions, and don’t rush into purchases,” this DIYer advises.

Wait until you see their backsplash!

You’ll be able to use this skill in tons of different projects.

The mission? Turn back the clock on this basic gray kitchen.

It takes just a minute, but it could save you hundreds of dollars in the future.

No more gatekeeping this gem.

The terracotta tiles are dreamy.

The before: grungy and cramped. The after: totally luxurious!

It’s giving total “main character energy.”

It completely transformed the apartment.

Before and … before? This “time travel room” is super nostalgic.

The new look is so luxe — and completely matches the vibe of the house.

Think outside the frame.

These basic units can be upgraded for stylish storage in any room, not just the kitchen.

It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.

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.

It “feels like a brand-new kitchen,” the DIYer says. “It’s lighter and brighter as well as more modern.”

This hack makes a strong case for raiding IKEA’s seasonal offerings.

The two-toned paint job is so good!

Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!

The new backsplash brings major color and drama.

Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.