Home Projects

Welcome back to One Good Thing @ Home! This week I’m starting a series of small, cool discoveries that will arm your for these lovely outdoor months – primarily how to ward of bugs of all kinds. Over the past year I’ve learned a bunch of surprising tricks that I think will really help solve this problem once and for all. In this episode I demonstrate a method I found at the Hotel San Cristobal in Baja (you’ve got to go).

It's so simple.

These 7 picks are worth adding to your toolbox.

The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.

“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.

A simple coat of paint totally transforms this dresser into a statement piece.

Simple changes did a lot to make this RV more modern and more comfortable.

One writer scored this sophisticated piece in an unexpected place.

With inexpensive wood from The Home Depot!

It started out plain, but now it's packed full of charm.

This old-school (literally) find looks cool and vintage in its new space.

Get ahead of the heat with this summer.

It overlooks the ocean, too.

Stay cool — no matter where you are.

The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.

It adds the perfect amount of Disney magic to any room.

These few tips will complement your antique tile while also giving your bathroom a much-needed update.

Some key changes made a huge difference in the look and feel of the space.

Sometimes it's just not worth taking things to heart.

"Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" has just been greenlit by HGTV

Designer Orlando Soria has the photographic evidence to back up his word.

A simple color scheme helps this small kitchen feel a whole lot bigger.

And no tools were necessary!

Don't sleep on this cleaning trick.

A DIY redo gives this bathroom some much-needed personality.

A highlight? The new DIY mirror-as-art.

This playroom is like a mini studio apartment. "I am so proud that I built almost everything in here with my own two hands," the homeowner says.

This peeling, dingy cabinet just needed a little TLC.

It took 12 days and a couple of redos, but this living room now has a stylish and show-stopping wall of built-in cabinets and shelves.

The HGTV "Home Town" stars appear on the cover of Country Living’s June 2021 issue, and in their interview, Ben notes that he was greatly inspired by a piece of furniture from Erin’s own childhood.

One clever DIYer saw the hidden potential in this Craigslist find.

If you’re looking for paint project inspiration, there’s plenty to choose from — everything from white-on-white Scandi-style redos to dark and dramatic paint makeovers. It’s no secret that a can of paint and a paintbrush can go a long way in transforming a space. But sometimes you can make a big impact without picking up a can of paint at all.Take this bathroom redo from homeowner Lindsey Mitlyng, which she pulled off without a single drop of paint.

Talk about a style-meets-function refresh.

The whole condo now has boho black and white vibes.

Shiplap included.

What can a DIYer do with just one square foot? Turns out, a lot.

This dining room looks totally fresh without having to tear down a single wall.

Ben and Erin Napier added details that helped the house's history shine, too.

You've seen tile and wallpaper, but this one's new.

I wanted to give her a space that made her happy — and I think I nailed it.

This DIYer was quoted nearly $2,500 for built-ins but was able to create something she loved for a fraction of that.

It's a simple project with a big wow factor.

This laundry room maximizes storage and style and has TONS of DIY details.

"Smoker’s yellow” walls get a rainbow revamp.

Want your peel-and-stick to look ultra high-end? Try these tips from DIYers who have pulled it off.

You don't need to carve out a skylight to bring in the feeling of daylight.

Need inspiration for your next Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace furniture flip? We've got you.

Wait until you see the deep green kitchen cabinets.

You can never really be sure what you’ll unearth during a home renovation project, something one Oklahoma couple recently discovered when they were doing some work on their new home.

Business by day, happy hour by night!

There's so much untapped storage potential.

If you didn't believe in the transformative power of paint, this project will convince you.

The homeowner was able to keep the retro features she loved without sacrificing style.

Simple changes made the space feel so much larger.

Functional yet design-forward — the best kind of renovation.

It's a big question, but the answer will surprise you.

This bathroom goes from beige to bold.

People are yearning to make their kitchens more exciting, and painting your cabinets this color is the way to do it.

The fireplace redo will make you do a double-take.

Painting has this transformative power, but your weekend project doesn't have to be as involved as painting an entire room or even a whole wall.

Here's proof that you can make furniture last even longer with some creativity.

He might inspire you to think of creative ways to use your own leftovers, too.

Your entryway is so much more than a hallway you pass through on your way into a home.

This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.

Here's your inspiration to let your hobbies guide your home design.

From bold patterns to fluffy textures —and, of course, rattan.

Cheap stuff doesn’t have to be bad stuff.

It's a lot cheaper and easier than buying new.

The before? Nice. But the after? Stunning.

The "After" regularly gets compliments from neighbors.

And how to change them for good.

Dinging too much? Dinging not at all? One of these reasons might be why.