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I Tested out the Viral TikTok Natural Fly Trap — Here’s How It Went
The video it's from has over 2.4 million views and counting.
May 9, 2023
This (Paint-Free!) Renter-Friendly Hack Instantly Updates Your Walls
One TikToker turned plain white renter walls into something unexpected and sophisticated.
May 9, 2023
This TikToker Has a Brilliant Idea for Upcycling Thrifted Lampshades
If you’ve grown tired of your wicker or rattan lampshade and are looking to make an upgrade, don’t cast it aside just yet.
May 9, 2023
B&A: I Transformed My Sad Beige Living Room TV Wall with a Budget of $160
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The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.
May 8, 2023
This TikToker Makes the Case for Matte Black Bathroom Floors
Yes, you can paint a tile floor.
May 8, 2023
This Couple Turned Thrifted Halloween Coffins into Gorgeous Garden Planters
“Not me immediately searching FB Marketplace for coffins.”
May 8, 2023
One of the Best Details in My Bedroom Cost $3.75 at the Dollar Store
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When traditional wallpaper borders weren’t a fit for my rental, I turned to one of my favorite budget shopping sources for an alternative.
May 8, 2023
TikTokers Are Creating Smart Storage from Dollar-Store Napkin Holders
Aside from the fact that they’re a super-budget-friendly solution, they’re also quite versatile.
May 8, 2023
B&A: A ‘70s Fireplace Goes from a Living Room Eyesore to a Favorite Feature
And it’s easily reversible, too.
May 7, 2023
This TikToker Turned a Thrifted Wooden Bowl into a Pendant Light
With a drill and a creative vision, this DIY was bound to be a success.
May 7, 2023
Before and After: This $135 Balcony Redo Is a Masterclass in Upcycling
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This clever DIYer “shopped” free resources to turn her unwelcoming balcony into a cheery hangout.
May 6, 2023
B&A: A Blah 200-Square-Foot Studio Gets a Dreamy Travel-Inspired Makeover
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This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.
May 5, 2023
I Found an Easy Trick for Scoring Luxe Designer Decor for Way Less
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If you’re not doing this, you could be missing out on great deals and really cool finds.
May 5, 2023
This TikToker Found a Way to Fluff Those Flat IKEA Sofa Cushions
For just $20 or under.
May 5, 2023
B&A: A $200 Bathroom Redo Ditches the Dingy but Keeps the Retro ’60s Vibes
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Sometimes all a dated bathroom needs is a new paint color.
May 4, 2023
Don’t Toss Your Empty Salsa Jars — They’re Perfect for This DIY Decor
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You only need a few materials and an afternoon to complete this easy DIY project.
May 4, 2023
This TikToker Used Peel-and-Stick Tiles in a Surprising Spot
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It looks incredible.
May 4, 2023
This TikToker’s Balcony Update Cost Less than $30 at Five Below
Sometimes, a modest shopping spree is all you need to give spaces in your home a brand-new look.
May 4, 2023
B&A: A Rustic-Themed Living Room Gets a Minimalist Redo Filled with DIYs
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The previous homeowner put tons of work into creating a rustic-style space they loved — but when the new homeowners moved in, it didn’t quite suit them. Here’s how they made it their own.
May 3, 2023
This TikToker DIYed a Coffee Station Using Creative Dollar-Store Finds
You don’t need to break the bank to put together an at-home coffee station that’s functional and social media-worthy.
May 3, 2023
This TikToker Flipped a Free Find into a Statement Coffee Table
After all, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.
May 3, 2023
B&A: $850 Later, a Blank Living Room Is Unrecognizable — and Majorly Cozy
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A five-week project using IKEA IVARs and a discount fireplace totally transforms this blank white box.
May 2, 2023
11 Hackable DIY Supplies You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store
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From curtain rings to candles, these budget-friendly products are all the starting points of your next great DIY.
May 2, 2023
You’d Never Know These Chic Sconces Are a Dollar Store DIY
They cost under $20 for both.
May 2, 2023
How This TikToker Covered Up Their Popcorn Ceiling on a Budget
The finished result is super impressive.
May 2, 2023
B&A: A Beige Bathroom’s Dramatic $800 Redo Has “Swanky Lounge” Vibes
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“I didn't like that my powder room looked like my neighbor's, and my neighbor's neighbor,” this homeowner says of her builder-grade “before.”
May 1, 2023
B&A: Bold Paint and Vintage Details Revive a Dingy Brown Home Office
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“Simply painting a room a bold color can completely transform it,” the designer says.
Apr 30, 2023
This TikToker Has a No-Sew Way to Turn Tea Towels into Pillowcases
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All you need is fabric glue and a pair of scissors.
Apr 30, 2023
Before and After: Smart Buys and a DIY Make This Patio More Private and Cozy
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See how this homeowner upgraded her patio with $1600 worth of budget-friendly finds.
Apr 29, 2023
Before and After: 9 of the Most Colorful Appliance Redos Ever
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Who says appliances have to be just black, white, or gray?
Apr 29, 2023
Before and After: A Luxe $800 Redo Snaps This Bathroom Out of Its Dreary Basement Vibes
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“By using the existing materials in this space, I saved a ton of money, and let’s be honest – who wants to gut an entire bathroom?” this DIYer says. “It’s dirty and dusty and takes FOREVER. Updating a small bathroom with accent walls is a budget-friendly way to add character.”
Apr 28, 2023
I Never Buy Fresh Flowers Because This $11 Trader Joe’s Pick Is So Much Better
If there are fresh flowers in my kitchen, it’s because my husband bought them — for himself. I have zero patience for cut flowers. They are expensive and last mere days, progressively getting slimier with each passing hour. In the end, I have to deal with dead flowers that won’t fit in my compost bin, and a smelly vase that’s impossible to clean. When I see fresh flowers, all I see is unnecessary work. To be clear, I don’t hate flowers, just dying ones.
Apr 28, 2023
This TikToker Gave an Old Bookcase a “Moody Cottagecore” Makeover
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Because it draws from an idealized vision of rural life, incorporating older, thrifted furniture into your cottagecore design vision is a natural fit with its rustic, nostalgic vibe.
Apr 28, 2023
TikTok Is Here to Remind You That Stock Tank Pools Are Cool (Literally)
As if the pool wasn’t cute enough, look at the landscaping
Apr 28, 2023
9 Costco Buys You Need to Grab for Spring Planting, Starting at $10
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From gardening gloves to the internet-favorite self-watering planter, these Costco picks are perfect for plant-lovers.
Apr 28, 2023
B&A: A $5,000 Redo Makes This Rotted 1962 Caravan a Vibrant Retro Retreat
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When these owners purchased their caravan, it was in much worse shape than they first thought. A complete overhaul brought it back to life.
Apr 27, 2023
This Console Table DIY Looks Way More Expensive than It Is
It’s actually made from bowls from Walmart.
Apr 27, 2023
This “Melting Frame” DIY Will Jazz Up Your Gallery Wall in a Big Way
Although you can find a variety of fun and funky frames at thrift and antique stores, you may feel like your gallery wall is still missing something.
Apr 27, 2023
This Online Plant Seller Helped Me Fake Having a Green Thumb
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I’m a newly reformed plant serial killer.
Apr 27, 2023
B&A: A Bland Kitchen’s Vibrant Redo Features One of 2023’s Hottest Colors
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The color combo makes this kitchen feel extra inviting.
Apr 26, 2023
This TikToker Created a Whimsical Forest-Themed Bed Canopy
Sleeping under a canopy like this sounds like a fairy’s dream come true.
Apr 26, 2023
6 Gorgeous Flowers You Can Grow from Bulbs — Starting Now
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These easy-to-grow bulbs are a garden procrastinator's dream.
Apr 26, 2023
B&A: A Clever IKEA Hack Makes This Open Entryway Much More Practical
This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.
Apr 25, 2023
This TikToker Turned Fake Grass into a Wildly Cute Hair Clip Holder
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Are you tired of shoving all of your hair claw clips into the same old storage bin? TikTok has an unexpected solution for you.
Apr 25, 2023
Watch a TikToker Turn a Secondhand Cabinet into a Stunning Statement Piece
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In a series of TikTok videos, she shares how she bought an unwanted cabinet for $140, and turned it into a beauty that resold for $1,200.
Apr 25, 2023
Repel Mosquitoes with Something That’s Already in Your Kitchen
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You were just going to compost it anyway.
Apr 25, 2023
Surprise! Now's Actually the Best Time to Plant These Iconic Fall Flowers
Plan ahead and you can have a garden full of big, colorful blooms this fall.
Apr 25, 2023
B&A: A $500 Redo Restores a Blue-Tiled Bathroom to Its 1950s Glory Days
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The “new” blue toilet and sink are must-sees.
Apr 24, 2023
This Luxe Architectural Feature Is Surprisingly Renter-Friendly
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You can install it anywhere you can find studs.
Apr 24, 2023
Before and After: This Patio Redo Features a Cheery Color Combo That Screams “Summer”
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If you want to revive a tired outdoor space, paint is the way to go.
Apr 23, 2023
Here’s How One TikToker Turned Thrifted 3-Ring Binders into Art
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Three-ring binders aren’t just for high school anymore.
Apr 23, 2023
10 IKEA Hacks Under $100 to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Summer
Read on to get inspo for your next outdoor project, and then grab an Allen wrench and roll up your sleeves to hack your way to a cozy and beautiful outdoor space.
Apr 23, 2023
B&A: A Tired Bedroom Wakes Up with DIY Paneling in a Surprising Shade
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There’s a smart IKEA hack in this bedroom redo, too.
Apr 22, 2023
This Under-$10 Tool Is the Secret to Pro-Looking Floral Arrangements
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It will help you find vases in strange places.
Apr 22, 2023
B&A: A Plain Spare Room Transforms into a “Disco Cocoon” Media Lounge
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The new space is a grown-up secret clubhouse that goes all-out with bold design.
Apr 21, 2023
Never Buy (or Store!) a Tool Again with This Renter-Friendly Resource
If you’re short on space or cash but still want to DIY, it’s time to find your local tool library.
Apr 21, 2023
This TikToker Built a Jungle in His Backyard
He hopes others will be inspired to do the same.
Apr 21, 2023
This TikToker Gave Her Fireplace a Pink Checkerboard Makeover
It would fit right in at Barbie’s Dreamhouse.
Apr 21, 2023
B&A: A “Dark and Dingy” 1990s Bathroom Brightens Up with a $4,000 Redo
This reno only took five days.
Apr 20, 2023
This TikToker Turned an IKEA Kids’ Stool into a Chic Bouclé Furniture Piece
Want to add some trendy bouclé fabric to your home without paying hundreds of dollars? As usual, an IKEA hack might just be the solution you need.
Apr 20, 2023
This TikToker Turned Her All-White Bathroom into a Pastel Paradise
The TikToker gave some behind-the-scenes info about all the hard work she put into turning the space into the vintage-inspired bathroom of her dreams.
Apr 20, 2023
B&A: This Chic Kitchen Redo Is a Prime Example of How to Renovate in Stages
“Since this was my first place I owned, I wanted to make the entire space feel like me,” this condo dweller says.
Apr 19, 2023
This TikToker Turned Thrifted Teapots into Something Magical
You’re never going to look at thrift store teapots the same.
Apr 19, 2023
B&A: A 1924 Sears Kit Living Room Gets a Respectful Redo Full of Charm
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This home was part of a Sears catalog kit, and many of its original features can be seen in the living room today.
Apr 18, 2023
3 Pro-Approved Tools You Need If You Hate Assembling IKEA Furniture
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Look beyond the Allen wrench.
Apr 18, 2023
This TikToker Built a Tiny Pond in Their Backyard
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”
Apr 18, 2023
This TikToker Took a Thrifted Mirror from Plain to Pink
TikTok creators scored a stunning, affordable antique mirror at a thrift shop, and they decided to give it a vibrant gilded twist.
Apr 18, 2023
This TikToker Transformed an IKEA KALLAX into a Wine Bar
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Part of the beauty of IKEA products is how customizable they are when it comes to DIY home endeavors.
Apr 18, 2023
B&A: A Daring Paint Job and Fresh Tile Revive This Tiny, Tired Kitchen
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The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.
Apr 17, 2023
The 5 Things I Do When Buying a New Plant, According to a Plant Writer
Take these steps before buying a new houseplant to ensure it’s happy and healthy.
Apr 17, 2023
B&A: A 1930s Kitchen Gets an Easy “In-the-Meantime” Refresh for $200
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“The budget for this kitchen refresh was really to spend as little as possible,” this DIYer says.
Apr 16, 2023
This TikToker Turned a Thrifted Aquarium into an Impressive Candle Centerpiece
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Next time you’re at the thrift store, check the miscellaneous shelf for an old aquarium.
Apr 16, 2023