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Steve and Leanne Ford were up for the challenge.

Plus, some other design tips all kitchen DIYers can use.

It's still got some vintage flair, but now it's brighter and more functional.

Get ready to hit that follow button.

It's still tiny, but now it's functional.

Shivering while doing laundry? This will help.

It’s deep winter so Hands and I decided to start a fire, at which point I realized that there were a few One Good Things that I’d learned about fires over the past few years. Check out my tip on the best wood to use as well as the historic Cape Cod Firelighters that eliminates the need for paper and kindling! Also I’ve included two other types of fire ingredients that will fill your home with the most amazing aromas from around the world.

This bathroom went from dreary to dramatic.

You can have the bathroom of your dreams in 2021.

Things are going to get cluttered — and sometimes it's best to just leave the mess for tomorrow.

Is your entryway working for or against you?

Best part? It's all DIY.

Break out the allen wrench.

This lighting fix is a dream for renters (and homeowners!).

Home offices! Pink kitchens! Green walls!

Stock up on these things just in case.

They're renter-friendly, too.

You don't have to risk your security deposit to live in a stylish space.

Your choice of tile matters.

Here are some tips for staying warm when both the temperature and the electricity drops off.

The "after" is a breath of fresh air.

Do your kitchen cabinets right the first time around.

It’s nearly impossible to renovate every room of your home at once, so some spaces have to wait a little longer than others for a transformation. At Michela Andrioletti’s (@casa_in_newyork) home that she shares with her husband, that space was the entryway. “We put in the first things we could find at the most affordable budget when we moved here five years ago and then we just didn’t have time to fix it,” Michela says.

After 7,000 hours at home with my husband.

You'll be obsessed with its new pillows.

Plus, you have to see the bedroom ceiling covered in floral wallpaper.

From furniture to full-on renos, these projects brought the warm and loving vibes home.

It's all happy vibes in the after.

Just because you don't have the time or funds for a full reno right now doesn't mean you can't have a home you love.

It's amazing what the right lighting can do for a space.

Put down the chocolate and pick up a paint brush. (Then pick up the chocolate again.)

The space is way more organized now.

These upgrades have the luxe look without the luxe price tag.

It looks so much bigger — and functions better — than before!

"I can't believe it's the same dresser!"

The asymmetrical kitchen island is genius.

This DIYer uncovered a sweet surprise in his renovation.

Add "Design Star: Next Gen" to those queues.

These editor-approved tips might help your project make it to the site this year.

This mini makeover was transformative.

Your cook space is calling. It wants a new look.

This kitchen went from dull to dreamy in only three months.

This DIY took less than an hour, and you can probably do it with materials you already own.

Plus, how to ensure easy cleanup.

This DIY update looks totally high-end.

They did it on a tight budget, too.

Turn those boring doors into a work of art.

The "after" is completely unrecognizable, in the best way possible.

It's easy to sell, but hard to live with.

These little projects will give you big happy vibes.

It's a complete 180.

The series premiere renovation was as drastic as one could hope.

Here's proof that you can sneak style into the most surprising of spaces.

If you’re anything like me, this new year is bringing with it a new enthusiasm to finally get organized — or at least to find an organizational system that’s actually maintainable.  “2021 is the year I am literally trying to ‘get my life,” says Timisha Porcher of ToolBox Divas.Of course, it can be hard to know where to begin.

The wallpaper! The mirror! The architectural details! This upgrade is 100% luxe.

These redos let the original wood and metal shine.

The before? Nice, but too small. The after? A real stunner, and way more practical, too.

It's hard to get out of bed when your bedroom feels like a meat locker. These tips will help.

Since her home was built in 2019, the fixtures were all new — but the finishes were just... dull.

Want to become a person who can fix it all? Here's how to start.

The secret weapon? Paint, of course.

Some of these glamorous upgrades can work in any room.

A big renovation just isn't always in the cards, since it usually involves a large budget, a lot of time, and plenty of work. But there are smaller fixes that you can make to a dated space while you wait to give it a full reno.

Hallways might be pass-throughs, but they deserve love, too.

These budget-friendly projects are must-dos.

It’s colorful and sustainable — what could be better?

Plus way more beautiful, to boot.

Cabinets play a large role in this.

The projects give you a big bang for not a lot of bucks.

They're unrecognizable now.

Knocking out a wall makes it feel way bigger, too, though the footprint stayed pretty much the same.