Home Projects

"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.

According to HGTV experts.

It all changed with a coat of black paint.

The sad truth about drop ceilings is that even though they’re usually installed to disguise ugly ductwork, plumbing, water damage, or crumbling plaster, they often become eyesores themselves.

An easy way to give your home a little bit of old-world charm.

It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.

It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.

Run, don't walk.

Learn how to give a thrift store lamp a high-end look with a few basic supplies.

This DIYer wanted to try this wall accent after seeing it on social media, and she was surprised by how easy it was to pull off.

The whole project — trailer included — cost $4,000.

This professional bathroom redo includes great advice for seeking out the pros and living with ongoing construction.

This renter decided to spend a small bit of money to make a big change in his bathroom.

Including "how to paint kitchen cabinets?"

All-white everything!

This once-useless kitchen corner now has a new purpose.

Some things from the 1920s hold up; some definitely do not.

Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.

Follow along for inspiration, or join in to finally get going on a project you've been meaning to tackle.

I devised a plan that would have a big impact without costing a ton of money. It was also simple enough that I could do most of it myself, on my own timeline. 

Home maintenance is, by definition, an ongoing process. It’s also admittedly a lot of work! To keep your own home looking and functioning its best, it helps to have a plan, a process, and, yes, a checklist.

The preservation of tile in this historic home is impressive and seamless.

This DIYer created a glam pattern on the plain doors using easy-to-find materials.

Rolling up your sleeves and fixing something yourself isn’t easy. But, with that extra elbow grease, you can learn more than how to patch up a piece of drywall or unclog a drain.

Because budgeting for even a basic repair project can feel overwhelming.

From beginners to experts, there's a DIY coffee table in here for you.

For many renters, it isn’t the blank walls or the basic carpets, or even the neighbors that can disrupt that feeling of home sweet home. Instead, it’s the lighting. Whether your rental sports flourescent light bars that cast a jarring light, or those much-hated flush mount lights that seem dated and unoriginal, ceiling lights in rental units aren’t exactly envious. But there’s a rental hack for just about anything.

Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.

Even if you’re well-versed and well-practiced in home repair, sometimes a job requires a professional.

Before you end up covered in grout or tangled in a roll of wiring, take a moment to ask, “Should I DIY, or should I hire?” and carefully weigh both options.

If houses could talk, what would they say? Listen carefully, and you might hear them trying to tell you there’s a leak in the attic, or your plumbing is about to blow.

A trip to the hardware store for home repair materials can be both costly and inconvenient — plus, it might mean you’ve overlooked some simple hacks available to you with household items you never considered.

Let’s face it: A tool shed is usually all about functional storage, not about being the prettiest spot on a property.

Finding a media console or TV stand that's the perfect size and style in mint condition is kind of like striking gold.

Put the "delight" in DIY.

There's a critical step in the process of becoming an official homeowner: experiencing that moment you realize you can’t call your landlord when the toilet stops flushing or your bedroom door knob wiggles out of place.

One of the biggest appeals of renting is that you’re not usually responsible for maintenance or repairs — but help isn’t always at the ready in a pinch.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a DIY novice or even someone whose handiness only goes as far as hanging up a few pictures on the wall; there are some tools that absolutely everyone should have on hand.

The new kitchen is zero percent dreary.

When it comes to home maintenance and repairs, the truth is you sometimes don’t know what you don’t know — that is, until you’re standing in your flooded basement, wrench in hand, wondering where you went wrong. 

These kitchen redos prove that you don't have to replace the expensive stuff to make a major difference.

It sliced my bill nearly in half!

We can’t help but get excited when we see a fireplace reno done right.

In the latest episode of “Rock the Block,” four HGTV all-star teams finally turned to the outside of their identical houses after several weeks of indoor work.

Let's lay a helpful foundation (metaphorically of course — we’ll leave any literal foundation fixes to the pros, as should you!) with a comprehensive list of confusing home repair and maintenance terms.

"I am a big advocate for using your home however suits you best," says this intrepid DIYer.

"The room felt cold and was lacking any style or personality," this renter says of her builder-grade bathroom before. Now, with a fresh coat of a bold paint color, it's personality-packed.

"Our son cried the day we moved in as he thought that’s how his room would always look!" this homeowner says of the before.

Serving as your TikTok FYP dedicated solely to home stuff.

No paint, sanding, or power tools required.

The “Finished Room Over Garage,” dubbed “F.R.O.G.” by host Ty Pennington, presented one of greatest obstacles for the teams because there were no clear rules for the space.

The new bathroom's beautiful, but also so much more functional.

"The before was really 50 shades of beige — very uninspired!" this homeowner says. Her colorful refresh has great artwork and tips for hanging it.

The answer to living in peace with a disorganized person is recognizing one simple, but game-changing fact.

If paint isn’t going to cut it, then Martha Stewart has another DIY suggestion.

Now I sleep so much better.

Husband Jeff favored “risky patterns,” while wife Sara was an “aspiring minimalist.” In the premiere episode of HGTV’s “Mash-Up Our Home,” design team Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia helped the couple find balance in their differing design styles.

The new bar setup is made from IKEA IVARs.

Each team added their own serene spin to the bedrooms.

Her budget-friendly DIYs and refurbishing projects rely on free finds and secondhand tools and materials.

Keep track of your home tasks easily.

It's worth a try.

See how this woodworking DIYer created a totally new silhouette by bending wood around an existing set of drawers.

For a new single mother.

The project includes an easy IKEA desk hack and a great artwork-displaying idea.

IKEA GERSBY bookshelves become custom-looking shelving in this room-transforming, one-wall redo.

In the latest episode of “Fixer to Fabulous,” the Marrses renovated Rob and Angie’s cramped 1,100-square-foot Arkansas ranch into a modern two-story dream home.

Blue walls become vintage green in this entryway redo.

In a recent episode of “Rock the Block,” the teams remodeled the entryway and living room areas of their respective houses.

If you're heading to Paris, spend a day immersed in the magic of Disney.

These makeovers bring out the best in even the saddest looking "befores."

If there’s one word that can encapsulate a thrift store or vintage shop, it’s this: stuff. Those who aren’t used to shopping secondhand can find it overwhelming. After all, it can be tough to sort through all that stuff and find the real gems. But experienced secondhand shoppers know all the tricks for finding the good stuff (or finding the just-OK stuff and making it good). And the very best secondhand shoppers know how to pass those tricks on to others.