Home Projects

This homeowner duplicates her dream sideboard using an inexpensive IKEA hack.

You don't have to live with the splatter. We've got pro tricks for how to remove them, even if they're totally dry.

How to paint plastic without it chipping, cracking or flaking.

You might just be wasting your time.

The best part? The whole redo is renter-friendly.

Let’s face it, baseboard radiators are ugly. They’re boxy, often institutional beige, and they tend to accumulate scuffs and splotches of rust. But baseboard radiators do serve an important purpose, and those of us who rely on them to heat our homes are more or less stuck with them. Fortunately, there are ways to work around these wall-space-hogging eyesores, and painting your baseboard heater covers to match your home’s walls or trim is a great place to start.

With school starting, lots of leases renewing or expiring, and both green leaves and warm weather beginning to fade, September marks a time of change for many. That’s why it’s especially fitting that it’s Transformation Month on Apartment Therapy. Throughout the whole month, we’ll be taking a closer look at shifts big and small, from tiny tweaks to major renovations to personal routine changes.We’re kicking things off with the BIG changes.

Some snazzy wallpaper and new paint do a lot to make this kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.

"If there’s anything that you should invest in, it should be your home and where you live," she says.

"Rental Redo" host Keyanna Brown suggests that it's always worth it to ask your landlord about renovations.

This bathroom redo was not without its challenges, but the final look is so luxe.

Why go out when you can get a cozy theater experience at home?

Flat-pack furniture or bespoke built-ins? In this redo, it's hard to tell.

This kitchen redo is packed with plenty of small space inspiration.

She said it best herself, "Sometimes… you need a dunk tank.”

For her three-year-old daughter, Ever!

Would you restore the former indoor pool?

Number 5 can save you so much money in the long run.

This workhorse space got an overhaul that's lots more welcoming.

This one belongs in the IKEA Hack hall of fame.

While the space worked for Ann during her single years, the couple were looking to give the house some practical upgrades that made it better suited for two people.

A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.

A four-month DIY project helped turn a messy, ineffective closet into a practical vintage-inspired home office.

Get the fancy built-in look for less!

The faux fireplace looks MUCH more expensive than its $300 price tag.

Painting and peeling up the old linoleum made a major difference in this redo.

The young couple called on farmhouse expert Jonathan Knight to help them bring the home into the 21st century (while maintaining some of its historic charm) in the season 2 premiere of “Farmhouse Fixer.”

Preserving their kitchen's original cabinets "saved a tremendous amount of time and money," the homeowner says.

New paint and new hardware also helped give this nightstand duo a more modern look.

The bold wallpaper is a must-see!

"I counted how many times I used the stairs in question over the course of one day, and it was over 30!" this DIYer says. "That’s a lot of time to be in boring decor. It deserved a makeover."

Spice racks are surprisingly versatile!

This basement's color palette went from fluorescent orange and sage green to all-white and serene.

See the "Electric Poppies" wallpaper bring this small gray bathroom to life.

If you're looking to squeeze a lot of function into a small space, there are better options than a standard nightstand.

Subway tile haters, this one's for you.

"I have space to store items rather than having them out in the open," this homeowner says of her "after." "Overall it’s a lighter and brighter space."

Here's what to do with that awkward empty space above early- and mid- 2000s kitchen cabinetry.

Bold wallpaper and floating fixtures bring this bathroom into the 2020s.

No demo necessary.

Gothcore vibes.

It's better to know exactly what you're getting into.

"The only thing we would do differently is doing it earlier," these homeowners say of their DIY project. "It has really made the space feel purposeful."

With oodles of farmhouse charm to boot!

According to “Murder House Flip” stars Mikel Welch and Sarah Listi

They might not be worth the effort.

You have to see the "built-in" dresser for yourself. (Hint: It's the same knotty oak one from before.)

A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.

A few smart details make these built-ins look totally luxe (even though they were DIY)!

Staple gun + stretchy velvet fabric for the win.

Goodbye kids, hello home office.

From storage to a sink to ample folding space, the "after" has it all and looks great, too.

There are so many glam accents packed into just 58 square feet.

Sometimes you just need a persistent (read: pushy) family member to finally finish a project you've been meaning to get to. For my parents, that person is me.

"Take time to live in your space before making a design plan," this homeowner advises. "Understanding the functionality of your space is vital to making the best design ideas."

In under two weeks!

With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!

If you’re looking for ways to keep this area from falling into disarray, these eight ideas from past before and afters are sure to keep your open shelving styled and organized.

DIYs and vintage finds make a once-dingy bathroom quaint and cozy.

This part-DIY, part-pro reno made the most of a teeny galley kitchen.

This bathroom redo is full of luxe details done through DIY.

"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.

July's previous AC products have had 30,000 people-long wait lists.

From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.

Before you pick up that paintbrush — or even before you pluck a color swatch from the paint aisle — read what this pro painter has to say.

Even though RVs and campers often come in shades of beige and brown, they don't have to stay that way, according to this intrepid DIYer.

The tile design in the tub surround is just one of many highlights.

The before? Boring and a little dysfunctional. The after? A dream combo of stylish and practical.

From customized backpacks to ultra-practical desk organizers, these simple DIYs will get the school year off on the right track.

Here are eight of the best ones on the market right now.

A little contact paper goes a long way in this teeny kitchen.

Is it gray? Is it green? Is it blue? Trick question, it's all three!