Before: Dated fireplace with dark mismatched stone
This “Super Ugly” Fireplace Got a $300 Redo — Now It’s Bright and Modern
This mini makeover was transformative.
May 11, 2026
An Overflowing Garage Got a $500 DIY Redo — Now Everything Has a Place
Best part? It's all DIY.
May 11, 2026
This $30 DIY Made a Boring Door Look Like a Geometric Accent Wall
Here's proof that you can sneak style into the most surprising of spaces.
May 10, 2026
This “Beat Up” $17 Goodwill Dresser Is Now a Stunning Statement Piece
Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.
May 10, 2026
This Dated ’80s Kitchen Got a Cheerful Pink Redo
Another highlight: Countertops that look like marble, but cost way less.
May 9, 2026
The $2 IKEA Staple I Stock Up on Every Time I'm in Store
It’s a DIYer’s dream!
May 9, 2026
This Potting Shed Has Checkerboard Floors and Antique Art
A couple’s cottage in Door County, Wisconsin, didn’t have a garage for storage, so they created a potting shed for their tools. Now, it’s a “beautiful” space they enjoy beyond gardening.
May 9, 2026
This Uninviting Fence Got a Surprisingly Bold $130 Makeover
It went from blah to bold, and only took about two days.
May 9, 2026
A $375 Redo Turned an “Inefficient” Laundry Room Into an Organized Dream
It just took a little reimagining to help get this laundry room's essentials off the floor.
May 8, 2026
This “Haphazard” Kitchen Got an IKEA Hack with Cherrywood Cabinets
Style
This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.
May 8, 2026
A “Useless” Dining Room Got Color-Drenched and Now Is the Coziest Family Room
This dining room was only used once a year — now it’s used daily as a family room because the owners recognized what their home needed.
May 7, 2026
This Bare Backyard Now Feels Like a Vacation — Thanks to a Boho Redo
Get inspired for the warmer months by this boho-style patio redo.
May 7, 2026
A “Dingy” Bathroom Got a Modern Pink Redo That’s Now Super Functional
The "After" puts a modern twist on pastel-tiled bathrooms of decades past.
May 7, 2026
An IKEA Hack Turned a Blank Bedroom Into a Stunning Home Office
Wait until you see the IKEA hacked desk.
May 6, 2026
A Colorful DIY Update Turned a '90s Kitchen into a Playful, Modern Space
These homeowners found a way to make dated elements of their kitchen look new again — no demo necessary.
May 6, 2026
A 1920s House’s “Dingy” Bathroom Gets a Spa-Like Upgrade
A couple bought a 1920s Foursquare home fixer-upper and doubled the size of the bathroom, adding a soaking tub and walk-in shower.
May 5, 2026
A “Crumbling” Attic Was Turned into a Dreamy Bedroom
It features hidden storage, vintage treasures, and more.
May 5, 2026
4 Renter-Friendly Swaps Made This Kitchen Look Brand New
Best part? The changes are renter-friendly, too.
May 5, 2026
3 IKEA Pieces Made This Cluttered Garage Entryway Look Built-In
The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.
May 4, 2026
A Bold Paint Color Gave This 1918 Farmhouse New Life
The new paint color honors the original house while also making it feel modern.
May 4, 2026
A Tiny Balcony Became a Charming Café-Inspired Oasis for $600
Budget-friendly items and clever touches deck out this small outdoor space and create two distinct zones.
May 3, 2026
Just $75 Created a Bold Accent Wall in a “No Personality” Bathroom
A funky black-and-white accent wall transforms a simple, small bathroom.
May 3, 2026
A 1982 Camping Trailer Looks Unrecognizable After a $500 DIY Redo
Home Projects
Nope, we didn’t drop a zero on that total cost. Budget-friendly DIYs were the key to this dramatic transformation.
May 2, 2026
A Custom Mural and Smart Storage Fixed This Messy Bathroom
Strategic DIYs gave this once-blah bathroom lots more charm, including a seriously cool custom mural.
May 2, 2026
3 Paint DIYs Turned This Very Brown Kitchen into a Happy Space
If you didn't believe in the transformative power of paint, this project will convince you.
May 1, 2026
This DIY Space-Saving Redo Turned a Blah Bedroom into a Cozy Retreat
It's packed full of DIYs, too.
May 1, 2026
A $400 Secondhand DIY Made a Patio Feel Like a Mediterranean Escape
Sarahli Wilcox, a DIY influencer, used secondhand tiles to create a mosaic-style flooring. It saved her gazebo’s concrete flooring and only cost $400.
Apr 30, 2026
This Bold $200 Kitchen Redo Has an Unexpected Color Combo
The biggest piece of the project cost just $160.
Apr 30, 2026
A Windowless Bathroom Gets a Budget-Friendly Redo — It’s So Bright!
No natural light? No problem.
Apr 30, 2026
A Dated Brown Bathroom Is Now a Calm Sanctuary for Under $500
The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.
Apr 29, 2026
A Note from Maxwell: We’re Saying Goodbye to Our Forum
It’s been a pleasure.
Apr 29, 2026
An IKEA KALLAX Shelf Got an Unrecognizable $200 DIY Makeover
A glam IKEA KALLAX hack gives this shelf a new look for $200
Mar 3, 2021
An “Outdated and Cramped” Bathroom Gets a Colorful Pink Update
TJ’s Dwellings & Designs needed to take an “outdated” bathroom and turn it into a personality-filled space that could work as both the primary and guest bathroom.
Apr 28, 2026
A $100 DIY Added a Bold Accent Wall to a Bedroom Stuck in 1959
Low-cost updates made a huge difference in this dated, smelly bedroom.
Apr 28, 2026
An IKEA KALLAX Got New Life After a Stylish and Practical DIY
It uses a trendy material to make the old piece look brand new.
Apr 28, 2026
An “Outdated and Drab” Kitchen Got a Modern Makeover For Less
This sophisticated redo was completed in phases over two years.
Apr 27, 2026
This "Tiny but Mighty" Fan Helps Me Sleep Soundly Through the Night
It’s perfect for hot sleepers.
Apr 27, 2026
A Living Room's Conversation Pit Is So Stylish After a $500 Refresh
A little DIY and some smart shopping totally transforms this living area.
Apr 27, 2026
This Dated Bathroom Feels Warm and High-End Thanks to Smart DIY Fixes
This redo proves you can go a long way on a small budget.
Apr 26, 2026
A $500 DIY Airy Bathroom Redo Didn't Touch the Vintage Green Fixtures
Updating the surroundings allowed the bathroom's retro charm to come through.
Apr 26, 2026
An IKEA Hack and Bold Blue Paint Transformed This Nonfunctional Laundry Room
It has a high-end look without the high-end price.
Apr 25, 2026
IKEA Cabinets and a Surprise Brick Chimney Made This Kitchen a Showstopper
Semi-custom IKEA cabinets and DIY countertops are two of the smart choices this homeowner made in his kitchen renovation.
Apr 25, 2026
A $550 Redo Turned This Builder-Grade Dining Room Warm and Stylish
A few DIYs and some smart shopping turned this blank slate dining room into an inviting hangout.
Apr 24, 2026
This Barely-Functional Kitchen Was Fixed for Just $550
A stick-on backsplash, contact paper countertops, and a portable dishwasher make the space way more functional before a major renovation.
Apr 24, 2026
A Tiny, “Neglected” Backyard Became the Coziest European-Style Patio
A small rental backyard had several hiccups during renovation, but after being nearly doubled in size, it's the coziest garden escape. With trellises, an IKEA loveseat, and renter-friendly hacks.
Apr 23, 2026
Peel-And-Stick Tile Transformed a Builder-Grade Bath for Only $200
The hack these DIYers used on their old 1990s vanity will blow you away.
Apr 23, 2026
A Dark Kitchen Is Now "Warm and Bright" Thanks to Floating Shelves
The project came to life little by little over the course of six months.
Apr 23, 2026
This $300 DIY Completely Modernized a Dated Staircase
There was no paint required for this simple update.
Apr 22, 2026
A Run-Down Guest Bedroom Turned into a Dark, Decadent Retreat
It's hard to believe it's still the same space.
Apr 22, 2026
This Tiny Kitchen is So Spacious Without a Layout Change
With colorful interior cabinets, fun tile flooring, and new appliances, it feels like a whole new kitchen.
Apr 21, 2026
This Cluttered Entryway Got a Dreamy Orange Makeover for Just $350
One intrepid DIYer gave her father-in-law the gift of a gorgeous and functional entryway.
Apr 21, 2026
Blue Paint and an IKEA Hack Revived a “Neglected” Bedroom
The before paint color? Meh. The after? Marvelous.
Apr 21, 2026
This Boring Bedroom Got a Cozy $275 Upgrade — and It Changed Everything
This renter got tired of staring at a plain wall, so she DIYed it beautifully.
Apr 20, 2026
A Floating Shelf DIY Turned a Dark Bedroom into a Boho Dream
A small, cramped bedroom gets a boho-minimalist makeover with space-maximizing tricks.
Apr 20, 2026
A ’90s Beige Living Room Got a Cozy, Airy Black-and-White Redo
A smart paint job takes this once-boring fireplace front-and-center.
Apr 19, 2026
A Cluttered Laundry Zone Is Now Organized from Floating Shelves
It didn't take much to turn this dump spot into a more practical, usable space.
Apr 19, 2026
A Stunning $200 Window Turned a Quirky Attic into a Cozy Bedroom
"Waking up in the space and watching the light filter in through the large windows has become a simple pleasure that I always relish," the homeowner says.
Apr 18, 2026
A Lackluster '80s Fireplace Got a Bold, Cozy Redo
And it's still filled with vintage charm.
Apr 18, 2026
An Awkward Alcove Becomes a Dreamy Reading Nook for Only $255
This would be the perfect spot to curl up with a book on a Saturday morning.
Apr 17, 2026
Bold Colors Transformed an All-White Bathroom for $450
Watch this bathroom go from blah to bold.
Apr 17, 2026
This Cabin Fully Restored the Bathroom’s Redwood Paneling
A designer renovated his 1980s cabin’s bathroom — blending mid-century modern tiles with fully restored redwood paneling.
Apr 16, 2026
A $200 Bold Paint Job Brought a Living Room Back to Life
The unexpected paint job gives the vintage living room a completely new look.
Apr 16, 2026
A Privacy Trick & Bold Colors Transformed a Concrete Balcony
This balcony looks like it's fit for a beach resort.
Apr 16, 2026
A Kitchen's Paint Redo Makes Its '90s Countertops Look Brand New
This kitchen transformation proves that small changes can make a big difference.
Apr 15, 2026
This Simple DIY Made Every Door in Her Home Look So Much Better — for Under $40
It makes the whole house look more cohesive.
Apr 15, 2026
An Easy $100 Hack Made an IKEA RAST Dresser Look Unrecognizable
"I have seen several cane nightstands and dressers like this online, but they are so expensive! So I made my own affordable option," this DIYer says.
Apr 15, 2026
A Very '70s Dark Wood-Paneled Hallway Got a Butter Yellow Revamp
It was a forgotten two-foot space, but now it's a breath of fresh air this spring.
Apr 14, 2026
This “Boring and Bland” Bedroom Got a $300 Redo With an Under-$50 Hack
The whole redo is packed with small, smart changes that make a big difference.
Apr 14, 2026
3 Paint DIYs Made This Dated Kitchen Look So Fresh — for Just $300
This 1956 house got the fresh mid-century-inspired look it deserves.
Apr 14, 2026
These IKEA BILLY Bookcases Made a 90's Living Room Look Custom (For Way Less)
These homeowners saved literal thousands (!!!) with this IKEA dupe for built-ins.
Apr 13, 2026
An “Unusable” Backyard Is Now a Cozy, Year-Round Outdoor Sanctuary
It's "almost like gaining a new room to the house," the homeowner says.
Apr 13, 2026
IKEA Storage Completely Transformed This 100-Year-Old Kitchen
The after perfectly blends style and function.
Apr 12, 2026