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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5 Golden Rules for a Flawless IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hack
Projects & Improvements
If you want pro-looking results, you need to follow these steps.
Kelly Dawson
Feb 13, 2024
See How New Tile Transforms These 2000s Kitchen Cabinets (Instantly!)
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The cabinets are the same, but look way more modern.
Chloe Konrad
Feb 12, 2024
This $0 Design Hack Is a Game-Changer for Bathroom Renos (Kitchens, Too!)
Projects & Improvements
The most boring software on your computer just got a whole lot more chic.
Sarah Everett
Feb 12, 2024
See How a Stuck-in-the-’80s Bathroom Got a Serene New Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The orange gradient tile isn’t totally gone, though. *Wink.*
Emma Kershaw
Feb 11, 2024
This Super Easy DIY Is the Prettiest Fix for Dated Ceilings
Projects & Improvements
It’s seriously affordable, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 11, 2024
See a “Very White” Kitchen Get a Warm, Cottage-Inspired Update
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The goal was to add “personality and warmth” to a once all-white kitchen.
Sarah Everett
Feb 10, 2024
See This “Grubby” 1910 Bedroom Get a Cozy Makeover (and More Storage!)
Projects & Improvements
The “new” look embraces lots of vintage elements.
Sarah Everett
Feb 9, 2024
My 10-Minute, $10 Mirror DIY Makes Actually Chic Valentine’s Decor
Projects & Improvements
It’s tough to find Valentine’s Day decor that doesn’t look cheesy, but this ultra-easy DIY is a winner.
Mina Lisanin
Feb 9, 2024
See a “Blah” Brown Mirror Become a Stylish Statement Piece for $12
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This 12-year-old mirror looks better than ever.
Emma Kershaw
Feb 8, 2024
See How This “Bland” ‘90s Kitchen Got a Forest-Glam Redo (for $130!)
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Three DIY projects transform the space.
Emma Kershaw
Feb 7, 2024
My “Oxygen Mask” Method Is My Secret to Happier Renovations
Projects & Improvements
It’s controversial, but let me convince you.
Heather Bien
Feb 7, 2024
The Most Annoying Sound in Your Home Might Signal a Bigger Problem
Projects & Improvements
It’s time to do a little detective work.
Kelly Dawson
Feb 6, 2024
See How '90s Shaker-Style Cabinets Get a “Dramatic, Earthy” Makeover
Projects & Improvements
She did it (almost) all by herself for under $12,000.
Sarah Everett
Feb 6, 2024
See How a Builder-Grade Bedroom Becomes a Thrifty DIY Dream
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“There was nothing interesting about the room at all,” the homeowner says of the “Before.”
Chloe Konrad
Feb 5, 2024
8 Ideas for Transforming Plain Bookshelves into “Quiet Luxury” Decor
Projects & Improvements
These luxe-but-lived-in bookshelves from real homes totally nail the “bookshelf wealth” trend.
Emma Kershaw
Feb 5, 2024
See How I Gave My Once-Bland Bathroom a "Scandinavian Chaos" Makeover
Projects & Improvements
My boyfriend wanted to go bold in wallpaper and in color. I wanted a wild toilet. We both got what we wanted.
Allie Volpe
Feb 4, 2024
See How a Trendy DIY Headboard Adds Personality to an "Uninspired" Bedroom
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This one’s for all those with Pinterest boards full of paint colors.
Sarah Everett
Feb 3, 2024
See How a Windowless Kitchen Gets a Bright New Look (for $250!)
Projects & Improvements
You won’t believe how much a can of paint can transform a space.
Sarah Everett
Feb 2, 2024
31 Bathroom Tile Design Ideas
Because tile really makes the room.
Nancy Mitchell
Feb 2, 2024
An Unused Bedroom Becomes a Colorful “Cloffice” in a $2,000 Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“The cloffice makes me feel like I'm on Sex and the City!” the DIYer says.
Emma Kershaw
Feb 1, 2024
10 Adorable DIY Valentine Box Ideas for Kids (or Kids at Heart)
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Put a little love in your heart.
Cat Meschia
Feb 1, 2024
The Secret Ingredient for All Your Favorite Furniture Flips? Pole-Wrap
HOME PROJECTS
This material is what you need if you want to level up your DIY game.
Sarah Everett
Feb 1, 2024
Sewing by Hand Is the "Adulting" Skill Everyone Should Have
Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.
Ashley Poskin
Jan 31, 2024
The Secret to Picking Counters You'll Love Forever, According to a Pro
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
There are a few things to keep in mind.
Kelly Dawson
Jan 31, 2024
My Pumpkin-Orange Bathroom's Makeover Is a True Cinderella Story
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
I got my inspiration from a trip to Paris (and an ordinary stroll to get coffee).
Dana McMahan
Jan 31, 2024
This Small Bathroom Has Big Bathroom Energy, Thanks to a Smart Remodel
Projects & Improvements
Plus find 13 more brilliant small bathroom makeovers.
Kelly Dawson
Jan 31, 2024
A Studio Bedroom Gets a $1,250 Redo That’s a Maximalist’s Dream
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The “movie theater or bowling alley” carpeting didn’t go — it provided bold inspo.
Chloe Konrad
Jan 30, 2024
The $15 DIY Decor Anyone Can Make (and 19 Other Beginner DIYs to Try!)
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
These ideas can be done in as little as 15 minutes.
Jennifer Prince
Jan 30, 2024
A “Boring Beige” Studio Kitchen Gets a $600 Peel-and-Stick Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The "after" looks so different that you'd never guess it's renter-friendly.
Sarah Everett
Jan 29, 2024
17 Fabric Wall Art Ideas That Will Give Your Home an Unexpected Pop of Whimsy
Fabric wall art = instant character
Melissa Epifano
Jan 29, 2024
This 1970s Kitchen Feels MUCH Taller After a Dramatic Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The overall footprint is still the same, but the “after” feels like a much taller space.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 28, 2024
This Space-Savvy Dining Nook Makeover Features a “Wallpaper Canopy”
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The after is “a really unique design and a real focal point” in the approximately 50-square-foot space.
Sarah Everett
Jan 27, 2024
A “Boring and Plain” Kid’s Room Is Anything but After a Colorful Redo
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
All of the DIY projects totaled $1,115
Sarah Everett
Jan 26, 2024
This Hack Can Make Your Old Laminate Counters Look Seriously Luxe
You don't have to replace the counters to make them look new.
Alexis Rhiannon
Jan 26, 2024
A $65 IKEA MALM Makeover Repurposes Another Familiar IKEA Product
Projects & Improvements
“I loved the practicality and shape of the dressing table, but everyone on Instagram seemed to have the same one!” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 25, 2024
This “Magic” Method for Threading a Needle Works Every Time
Projects & Improvements
It's so clever.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jan 25, 2024
Cabinet Paint and a DIY Backsplash Revive a “Bland” Rental Kitchen
Projects & Improvements
The renter picked colors she wouldn't get sick of.
Sarah Everett
Jan 24, 2024
10 IKEA Storage Bed Hacks to Maximize Your Space
IKEA always for the win.
Carolin Lehmann
Jan 24, 2024
A $19 Amazon Find Is the Star of This (Paint-Free!) Bathroom Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
And the entire project only cost $60. Talk about budget-savvy!
Sarah Everett
Jan 23, 2024
$1,000 Later, a "Tired" Kitchen Is Now Colorful and Kitschy to the Max
Projects & Improvements
If you’re looking for playful, vibrant inspo for your space, this is it.
Sarah Everett
Jan 22, 2024
This “Country” Kitchen Scraps the Pine Cabinets for a Bold Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The new color combo is unexpected, but it totally works.
Sarah Everett
Jan 22, 2024
This Sneaky Door Upgrade Gave This Couple So Much Extra Space
Home Projects
This addition was one of the best parts of the apartment renovation!
Cullen Ormond
Jan 18, 2024
An IKEA Hack Saved this DIYer Thousands on Their Living Room Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“The room has a focal point,” the homeowner says of the “after.”
Sarah Everett
Jan 19, 2024
Boring Bi-Fold Closet Doors Get a Custom, Colorful Redo for Only $50
Projects & Improvements
The paint projects were inspired by the work of two artists, and they add color, pattern, and whimsy.
Sarah Everett
Jan 18, 2024
This TikToker Turned Their Trash into a Gorgeous Statement Light Fixture
DIY
You’ll want to make your own ASAP.
Abby Monteil
Jan 18, 2024
This TikToker DIYed the Coziest Window Seat Using Only IKEA Products
News
It’s now the perfect reading spot.
Abby Monteil
Jan 17, 2024
4 Home Upgrades That Will Dominate 2024, According to Influencers
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
You’ll want to add these to your to-DIY list.
Jennifer Prince
Jan 17, 2024
13 Hacks to Create More Kitchen Storage — Without Adding More Cabinets
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Number three is absolutely ingenious!
Cat Meschia
Jan 16, 2024
Exactly What You Need to Do to Make Any Home Project Stick
January Cure
According to our Home Projects Director.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 16, 2024
A Dreamy Terracotta Makeover Transforms This "White Box" Living Room
Projects & Improvements
“I did it all by hand with a small paintbrush, and it gives my home a homemade quality,” the DIYer says.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 15, 2024
A "Parabolic Heater" is the Weirdly Named Chill-Buster Your Home Needs
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It's a versatile solution for anywhere you need to add in some coziness.
Jennifer Prince
Jan 10, 2024
You're One Step Away from Turning Basic Closet Shelves into Luxe Decor
Home Projects
“I wanted a luxe look without it looking cheap,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 12, 2024
A “Modern Meets Vintage” Kitchen Makeover Saves Big on Luxe Cabinetry
Projects & Improvements
The “after” makes 300 square feet feel massive, thanks to smart cabinetry, color choices, and more.
Sarah Everett
Jan 11, 2024
How to Insulate Hot Pipes with Rope
They don't have to be such an eyesore.
Maxwell Ryan
Jan 11, 2024
This TikToker Found the Most Surprising Hack for Faking Luxe Wallpaper
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I'm obsessed with how whimsical this looks.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 10, 2024
This Is the Little Luxury Your Dry Winter Skin Needs Right Now
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s surprisingly easy to DIY.
Cat Meschia
Jan 10, 2024
This TikToker’s Tiny DIY Decor Creates a “Wow” Moment in a Surprising Spot
News
It’s dopamine decor, on a tiny scale.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 10, 2024
The "Secret Ingredient" Every Grown-Up Bedroom Needs
Projects & Improvements
If you don’t have this yet, it’s time.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 9, 2024
My Daring Bedroom Makeover Embraces 2 Design “Hot Takes”
Projects & Improvements
I went bold with wallpaper — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Heather Bien
Jan 8, 2024
The Counterintuitive Secret to Making Your Home Feel Twice as Big
Projects & Improvements
It’s rental-friendly, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 8, 2024
A Tear-Down Makeover Turned This Victorian Living Room into a Stunner
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Fear not: The beautiful vintage fireplace stayed!
Sarah Everett
Jan 7, 2024
This $1,500 Bedroom Makeover Oozes “Quiet Luxury”
Projects & Improvements
This impressive transformation happened in stages.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 6, 2024
I’m Calling It: This Is Going to Be the Hottest DIY Material of 2024
Projects & Improvements
You’ll want to use it everywhere.
Heather Bien
Jan 6, 2024
A 23-Square-Foot Bathroom's Wallpaper Makeover Goes Big on Drama
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“I am a firm believer in making small spaces make a big impact,” the homeowner says. “I think I achieved that here.”
Sarah Everett
Jan 5, 2024
9 Ways to Warm up Your Apartment if You Don't Control the Thermostat
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Don't let cold get you down.
Brigitt Earley
Jan 4, 2024
A $700 Fireplace Makeover Saves the Original Mid-Century Wood Paneling
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
These homeowners decided to “un-flip” their 1956 home’s stunning original features.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 4, 2024
9 New IKEA Products You Need to Hack in 2024 (They’re So Versatile!)
Projects & Improvements
Get these new IKEA offerings before they sell out.
Heather Bien
Jan 4, 2024
This $600 Bedroom Makeover Is Giving "Chic Parisian Hotel”
HOME PROJECTS
The secret lies in color drenching.
Chloe Konrad
Jan 3, 2024
A Blank Entryway Gets a “Vibrant and Happy” DIY Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The welcoming entryway is now infused with the homeowner’s personality.
Chloe Konrad
Jan 2, 2024
A Clever Scalloped Paint Design Gives This Bedroom a Glow-Up
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
And she got her mirror from Sam's Club!
Collette Reitz
Jan 1, 2024
Why This Timeless "Fixer Upper" Finishing Technique Is So Popular
If it's good enough for Joanna Gaines, it's good enough for me!
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 30, 2023
A “Band-Aid Beige" Living Room Gets a Cozy, Retro Makeover
Projects & Improvements
The new look still honors the room’s mid-century roots and now feels like “a cozy den.”
Shelby Deering
Dec 29, 2023