Home Projects

Before, the homeowner's laundry room "was dark and cold with no windows," she says. Now, it's a black and white beauty. Not to mention, it's much more functional.

Sometimes small changes make the biggest difference.

The "After" puts a modern twist on pastel-tiled bathrooms of decades past.

With IKEA cabinetry, Semihandmade Shaker cabinet door fronts, fresh paint, and a lot of classic tile!

It's easy, affordable, and renter-friendly — no spells needed.

Skip the painting, go right to replacing.

It looks great and costs very little.

You can't always just jump ship and head to a hotel. Here's how to keep living life around your reno, even if it's for the long haul.

Black accents and some faux greenery tie everything together.

Plus, alternatives to do instead.

The porch's new look also includes a new ceiling, new pillars, and a modern light fixture.

You'll just need painting supplies and a stencil that you can find on Etsy.

The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.

Contractors and paint experts debunk some common painting myths and fill you in on the right way to approach your next painting project. 

Not only do floating shelves free up precious floor space (especially when several are hung together), but they serve as a pretty focal point in a room, too.

It’s a 30-second fix that will bring your home into 2021 and leave your outlets — and your walls — with a smooth, monochromatic, clean look.

These DIYers started with found furniture and ended up with a beautiful new console and a faux fireplace.

An absolutely bare-bones list of the things every homeowner should do before temperatures drop.

Rachel Taylor — one of the hosts on HGTV’s new show “Curb Appeal Xtreme” — says to refocus your attention elsewhere.

The project took one weekend to complete and includes a crafty personal touch.

It's an exact dupe for the pleated lampshades you’ll find in every upscale home store.

This ambitious overhaul took seven months and came with a $185,000 price tag.

The project cost $200 and took advantage of an odd layout.

A DIY redo totally transformed this once-carpeted bathroom.

The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.

It all comes together with the perfect pink peel-and-stick wallpaper.

We talked to five DIY weekend warriors on how they find time in their busy schedules to complete their projects.

The ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.

You just need a handful of supplies and about an hour to complete this bold, graphic look.

The first step in this two-week project was to paint the walls and floors white.

Rethink how you call for help when a neighbor needs it.

Like many great renovation projects, this one started with a fresh coat of white paint.

It's all about looking for unique and quirky elements to embrace rather than hide.

With the help of an enterprising decorator friend!

As expected with such a precise pattern, the hardest part of the project was taping and measuring.

Four days of work and $265 turn this drab, dated bathroom into a happy and bright place to start the day.

Those time-lapse videos of sparkling projects that look straight out of a magazine and TikToks promising IKEA hacks that come together in minutes aren't always the whole truth. 

Just plug it in and prepare for warm and toasty vibes.

According to doctors, nurses, EMTs, and pharmacists.

Cherished collections of milk glass and old photos add meaning and character to this revamped master bedroom.

A little warmth can go a long way.

You'll need about $80 for supplies and just a few hours to dedicate to the project.

Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.

This concept doubles her serving and eating space.

You don't need to set aside a whole month, week, or even day to bring a little transformation to your home — in fact, often you just need 30 minutes.

It’s such an easy thing to ignore — and it only takes a few minutes to fix.

The weather is getting crisper, but your fun doesn't have to stop.

A narrow and very beige dining area becomes a bright, light-filled space the whole family flocks to.

A funky black-and-white accent wall transforms a simple, small bathroom.

Woodstock-era inspiration and beautiful boho touches take this mobile bedroom from brown and drab to bright and modern.

Plus, the popular cabinet color that is on its way out.

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

There are tons of people who have stories about skyrocketing lumber costs and inventory shortages since early last year.

My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.

Marissa Ashcraft, a home and DIY creator, found a way to hack a 3-foot by 5-foot giant mirror for just $150.

This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.

An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.

The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.

This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.

Here's how to master it.

The zero-waste island is made to be installed in any home, and Steiner even designed an apartment-sized version as well.

"It reminds me of a five-star hotel," the homeowner says.

It only took a couple days to remake this space.

And manages to hold onto some of its 1920s period charm, too!

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).

Old homes have a dreamy quality — but they could be hiding a few nightmares, too.

The mistake is an easy one to make, and even easier to fix.

Now, the home's original features truly sing.

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

This hack couldn't be any easier.

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

Over a long weekend!