Home Projects

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

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

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.

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.

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.

All you need is some plain candles and under a minute.

Build some teeny tiny furniture and houses with Cardkits.

Secondhand finds look first-rate in this dining nook transformation.

With built-ins and board-and-batten!

It's hard to be stylish and practical, but this bedroom is both.

You don't have to live with these gross issues.

White cabinets are nice, but this color is a looker.

"When you do something yourself, you have this euphoria that you’ve created something that nobody else has."

Beginner knitter? Stick with your new hobby for longer with these pro tips.

Make 2021 the year you learn to paint.

Using just one wall of this room to create a laundry setup makes the whole space extra practical for the whole family.

With the help of one of Apartment Therapy's House Tour alums as the designer!

Get a soapmaking kit for the holidays? These tips will help you stick with your hobby this year.

Smart re-uses of items helped keep this project's budget low.

Get a candle making kit for the holidays? Here's how to make the most of it.

One major difference? Uncovering the original hardwood floors beneath that carpet.

A highlight: the new DIY headboard, made for just $53.

It's still only just 280 square feet, but feels so much bigger.

Ben and Erin Napier were up for the challenge.

No matter the size of your home, one of these easy and stylish DIYs will work for you.

There were plenty of Dwight Schrute jokes along the way.

These DIYs will turn your bed into a centerpiece.

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

This smart DIY keeps all the comfort of a standard office chair, but makes it way more stylish.

The truth is, you really don't need a junk drawer. Getting rid of yours will help tame your clutter habit, and reclaim precious space. Here's how to do it.

These hacks got all the buzz this year.

From boring and dated to colorful and positively spa-like, here are the 10 very best bathroom makeovers we saw this year.

Here's how to decide what's right for your home, according to the pros.

These seven upgrades were at the top of everyone's list this year.

Let visions of these relaxing bedroom redos dance through your head.

These redos pack a big punch on a small budget.

Many of this year’s living room before and afters were sparked by the previous space not being used to its fullest potential. With a little bit of love and rearranging (and a fresh coat of paint), these transformations prove that a living room redo is within reach—and possibly cheaper than you thought.

Drowning in cardboard boxes? Try giving them one of these creative refreshes.

From sleek white to bold blue, these cabinet redos are the best we've seen all year.

The soothing color combination of blue and white did the trick.

Skip wrapping this year, and repurpose your shipping boxes instead.

From budget refreshes to full-on renos, here were our favorite cook space transformations of the year.

This redo features a smart trick for unsightly medicine cabinets.

It went from so-so to smile-inducing.

It's a fresh look, but still feels cozy and lived-in.

Each delivered a Houdini-like moment at home.

Avoid these holiday headaches.

A few smart changes make this bathroom look way bigger and brighter.