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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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An Old, Stained Fabric Chair Looks Brand-New After a $46 Paint Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Before tossing this stained chair, this DIYer tried one last solution — and it worked!
Sarah Everett
Apr 16, 2024
4 Golden Rules for DIYing the Trendiest Accent Wall of Your Dreams
Projects & Improvements
Follow this pro’s advice to turn your wall into a win.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 16, 2024
This Living Room Makeover Uncovered a Stunning 112-Year-Old Ceiling
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It doubles down on rustic vibes.
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2024
This Is How Much the Average Kitchen Remodel Actually Costs, According to Experts
Projects & Improvements
Believe it or not, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
Jennifer Billock
Apr 15, 2024
A “Boring Beige” Laundry Room Gets a Cheery “Pastel Perfection” Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The tiles add a pop of color.
Sarah Everett
Apr 14, 2024
This Thrifted Shelf Hack Is “So Clever” and Couldn’t Be Any Easier
News
Absolutely ingenious!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 13, 2024
A Brown "Builder-Grade" Kitchen Gets a Bright, Modern Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The DIY cabinet pulls — plus other renter-friendly upgrades — are a must-see.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 13, 2024
I Used Cheap Napkins to Give a $12 Target Lamp a Cottagecore Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
I took the lamp from “forgettable farmhouse” to “custom cottage.”
Ashley Poskin
Apr 12, 2024
A Controversial Paint Color Transforms This Plain Bedroom (Instantly!)
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The built-in wardrobe hack only took one weekend and totally elevates the room.
Sarah Everett
Apr 8, 2024
The Best Editor-Tested Window ACs That You Can Buy Now
Beat the heat this summer and beyond.
Britt Franklin
Apr 11, 2024
The Surprising DIY Bathroom Trend That Will Dominate 2024
Projects & Improvements
It’s not paint!
Kelly Dawson
Apr 11, 2024
This Kitchen's "Dull" Oak Cabinets Transform with a Lively New Color
Projects & Improvements
It's filled with extremely whimsical DIYs.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 10, 2024
My Biggest Kitchen Remodel Regret Gives Me Stress Every Single Day
I wish I knew before I added it to my kitchen!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 10, 2024
See How a $14 Find Completely Transforms This Boring Console
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“I was looking for ways to get the elevated look for a fraction of the cost,” the DIYer says of her burl wood inspo.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2024
This Dated “Pinkish-Beige” Bathroom Gets a Makeover with Vintage Flair
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The new tile feels much more era-appropriate.
Sarah Everett
Apr 9, 2024
A $50 Light Fixture Is a Total Game Changer in This Dining Room Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The furniture is secondhand but so elevated.
Emma Kershaw
Apr 5, 2024
This Blank Box Room Got a $330 Redo That's a Dark Twist on Cottagecore
Projects & Improvements
If you’re going to be working, you might as well be working in style.
Emma Kershaw
Apr 2, 2024
Lowe's Just Solved the Most Annoying Part of Your DIY Projects (Try It Now!)
Projects & Improvements
There’s a discount code, but it’s only active for the next week.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 4, 2024
A "Dated" Kitchen Totally Transforms — But Still Has Wood Cabinets (Really!)
Projects & Improvements
Goodbye, "dated" wood cabinets. Hello, totally chic ones.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 3, 2024
The Secret to Finishing a Renovation, According to 100s of DIYers
Projects & Improvements
Chronic procrastinators and perfectionists, this one’s for you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 2, 2024
A “Boring White Box” Bedroom Gets a Palm Springs-Style Transformation
Projects & Improvements
“It feels just like a Palm Springs hotel, which was the exact vibe I was going for,” this DIYer says.
Emma Kershaw
Apr 1, 2024
This $400 Bathroom Transformation Has “Chic Tree House” Vibes
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The wallpaper was a lucky find.
Sarah Everett
Mar 31, 2024
The Right Way to Paint Furniture (So Your Paint Job Actually Lasts)
Projects & Improvements
Do it right the first time and you won’t have to do it again — until you have a new favorite color, that is.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 31, 2024
Striking Turquoise Cabinets Transform a Cramped, Dark Kitchen
Projects & Improvements
"I trust my sense of style," this homeowner says. And her bold color choices paid off.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 30, 2024
The Secret to Getting a Pro-Level Result on Your Next DIY Paint Job
Projects & Improvements
Make your DIY a real “wow.”
Ashley Poskin
Mar 30, 2024
A Kid’s Room Transformation Features a Gorgeous Closet Worth Copying
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The homeowner completed several first-time DIY projects.
Sarah Everett
Mar 29, 2024
You’re Probably Using the Wrong Plunger (And You’re Not the Only One)
“I am in my 50s and just learned this.”
Inigo Del Castillo
Mar 29, 2024
How to Grout Tile Like a Pro (Even If You’re a Total Tile Newbie)
Projects & Improvements
Warning: It will be messy.
June Bhongjan
Mar 29, 2024
A Kitchen’s Major Transformation Is a Functional “Dream Come True”
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Every design element factors in day-to-day use.
Sarah Everett
Mar 28, 2024
This Wallpaper Project Is Easier Than Peel-and-Stick
Projects & Improvements
You don’t need many tools, but you will definitely need a second set of hands.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 28, 2024
This Is the Easiest, No-Paint Way to Refresh Your Dining Furniture
Projects & Improvements
It’s practically no-mess.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 28, 2024
Fresh White Cabinets Transform a "Dark, Bleak” Kitchen
Projects & Improvements
This kitchen was injected with life thanks to pops of bright colors, open shelving, and brand-new cabinets.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 27, 2024
Even a Total Beginner Can Crochet a Blanket with This Easy Guide
Projects & Improvements
You don’t need much to get started with this craft — just a crochet hook, yarn, and a place to sit.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 27, 2024
A "Cave-Like" 1990s Bathroom's Transformation Is Bright & Cheery
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s a little bit vintage, a little bit Parisian, and very welcoming.
Sarah Everett
Mar 26, 2024
The Biggest Red Flag to Watch for If You’re Hiring a Painter
Projects & Improvements
If you spot this, back away immediately.
Jennifer Prince
Mar 26, 2024
The Cabinets in This $500 Kitchen Makeover Look Twice the Price
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
One thing the homeowner would change about the makeover? “I would have done this a long time ago!” she says.
Sarah Everett
Mar 25, 2024
A DIY Makeover Gives a “Sterile” White Kitchen Cozy Craftsman Vibes
Projects & Improvements
You've got to see the vintage avocado oven.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 23, 2024
A Studio Living Room Has Clever Layout & Furniture Hacks
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s a master class in bold colors and layout planning.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 24, 2024
The 6 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Kitchen Upgrades, According to DIY Experts
Projects & Improvements
Get more impact for less time, less work, and less money.
Jennifer Prince
Mar 23, 2024
The Ingenious Staircase DIY That Made an Entire 1920s Home Feel Larger
Projects & Improvements
This redo is all about first impressions.
Sarah Everett
Mar 22, 2024
A One-Wall Makeover Cozies Up a Once-"Bare” Living Room
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The DIYer behind the project has great tips for achieving the perfect light oak stain.
Sarah Everett
Mar 21, 2024
18 DIY Easter Crafts to Try If You’re Totally Over Dyeing Eggs
Projects & Improvements
From bunnies to baskets, and everything in between.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
This $1 Target Kitchen Find Is an Unexpected Organizing Superhero
Projects & Improvements
All your tiny odds and ends will finally have a home.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
This Paint Color Is a Fresh, Sophisticated Spin on a ‘90s Fave
Projects & Improvements
It’s quite dramatic.
Sarah Everett
Mar 20, 2024
This $28 Costco Buy Is a DIY Must-Have (and Cheaper than Amazon!)
Projects & Improvements
It makes lugging supplies a breeze and is “super handy,” per TikTok commenters.
Sarah Everett
Mar 20, 2024
The 7 Best Fireplace Makeovers We've Seen Yet
Dreamy fireplaces make staying in even better.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 20, 2024
A “Starter Pack” Flipped Bathroom Gets a Redo with Old-School Charm
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
For $1,200!
Sarah Everett
Mar 19, 2024
See a Renter Instantly Transform Her “Bare” Cabinets with a Clever Hack
News
Wow, I'm hooked.
Abby Monteil
Mar 19, 2024
Don’t Sleep on This Underrated “Ugly” Secondhand Find (It's a Hidden Gem!)
Projects & Improvements
This stereotypically boring furniture has a whole lot of potential.
Sarah Everett
Mar 18, 2024
A Bare Patio Gets a Luxe Makeover That Turns It into a “Mini Vacation”
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The revamped space has room for lounging, dining, and so much more.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 18, 2024
The $9 Secret to Perfectly Painted Kitchen Cabinets (No, It’s Not Primer)
Projects & Improvements
Bonus: It's also mess-free.
Emma Taubenfeld
Mar 16, 2024
A DIY Staple Created the Coolest Wall Art — For Only $25
Projects & Improvements
It was inspired by Target curtains!
Cullen Ormond
Mar 16, 2024
An ‘80s Laundry Room Goes from “Clutter Headquarters” to Organization Goals
Projects & Improvements
“Clutter headquarters” no more. See this laundry room’s beautiful makeover.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 15, 2024
“Wallpaper Canopies” Are the Coolest DIY Twist on Accent Walls
Projects & Improvements
Here’s how you can bring the look home.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 15, 2024
A Recipe Developer’s Farmhouse Kitchen Goes MCM with a “European Vibe”
Projects & Improvements
A recipe developer's new kitchen is beautiful for filming — and functional, too.
Sarah Everett
Mar 13, 2024
What No One Ever Tells You About One of 2024’s Trendiest Wall Treatments
Projects & Improvements
If you want that cool rustic look, read this first.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 13, 2024
A Yellowing Bathroom Gets a Luxe Redo That Leaves No Detail Untouched
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
There’s a clever trick for making a brand-new toilet look vintage.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 12, 2024
This “Blank” Dining Room Got a Groovy Space-Age Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The new dining room looks like it could come from an episode of "The Jetsons."
Sarah Everett
Mar 10, 2024
See How Epoxy Paint Turned This Bathroom into a “Tiny Sanctuary”
Design Ideas
The project was a DIY success.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 9, 2024
See an IKEA KURA Bed Transform into a Fun Ball Pit & 9 More Clever Hacks
Projects & Improvements
Take a look at these IKEA hack ideas for your child (or inner child).
Casey Clark
Mar 8, 2024
A $100 DIY Instantly Transforms This Plain Dining Room (It’s Rental-Friendly!)
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Yes, it’s possible to make your rental’s white walls look chic without painting them.
Sarah Everett
Mar 7, 2024
Flowers, Confetti, and 10 Other Surprising Ways to Make DIY Bookmarks
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
If you're saving your page, you might as well do it in style.
Cat Meschia
Mar 6, 2024
This 1950s Kitchen's Redo Features One of the Top Design Trends of 2024
Projects & Improvements
This renovation will make you an open concept believer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 5, 2024
A DIY Makeover Gave This Dining Room “Dead Space” a Practical New Look
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
A few extra steps helped the DIY look totally luxurious.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 4, 2024
You'll Never Get Locked Out Again Once You Learn This Simple Trick
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Save this for later.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Mar 4, 2024
See How This DIYer Made Her Dream Coffee Table Using a $25 IKEA Find
Projects & Improvements
The total price was less than half of what a store-bought piece would have cost.
Sarah Everett
Mar 4, 2024
See How a Plain Bedroom Transforms with Bold Color in a Surprising Spot
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
And the artwork is next-level.
Collette Reitz
Mar 3, 2024
See How Colorful 1960s Cabinets Revive a “Falling Apart” Kitchen
Projects & Improvements
It took the owner five years to find the perfect retro cabinets.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 2, 2024
Master This Skill and Never Buy Another Throw Pillow Again
Projects & Improvements
You only need to get the basics down to be able to unlock a whole world of DIY decor.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 2, 2024
See How This Dining Nook Redo Packs in So Much Hidden Storage
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Who knew you could do this in a studio?
Collette Reitz
Mar 1, 2024
15 Brilliant IKEA BILLY Hacks That Prove This Is No Ordinary Bookshelf
Projects & Improvements
These hacks show that the iconic BILLY bookcase is iconic for a reason.
Chloe Konrad
Mar 1, 2024
These $9 Decals Are the Secret to the “Best Fake Stained Glass” Ever
News
This looks so easy to do.
Abby Monteil
Mar 1, 2024