Home Projects

The classic look of the new kitchen makes it feel timeless.

Just wait until you see the kitchen cabinets.

Whether you're decorating a big tree or a small one, let these redos inspire you.

Yes, function is the most important part of a laundry room—but that space can be gorgeous, too.

They're dangerous, difficult, and expensive to do on my own—so I'll hire out every time.

This bathroom is full of smart design hacks.

This is a DIY anyone can do.

Little changes add some pop to this small entryway.

This is a dramatic (and very effective) transformation.

This cabinet was going to be trashed until one DIYer turned it into a treasure.

Pros say everyone needs these picks.

The results are stunning.

It looks totally unrecognizable now.

With some help from basil-colored paint.

Besides your space heater, there's another cold-weather staple you should be using with caution this winter.

The "after" is unrecognizable.

Repainting existing furniture helped keep the budget low on this pretty bedroom redo.

A small budget went a long way in this project.

This year brought a lot of great IKEA hacks, but these 10 are the best of the best.

It features a couple smart DIYs, too.

Remember these, and your kitchen will look extra high-end.

Cats love trees. In fact, it’s most likely incredibly exciting for your furry friend to see you gussying one up with shiny hanging things on it for them to play with indoors. So it’s important to consider how to cat-proof your holiday evergreen before you end up with broken ornaments on the floor, with it falling over, or worse.Toppling over tends to be the biggest concern when it comes to owning a cat and a Christmas tree.

Breaking the project up over time was the key to success, this homeowner says.

These two non-neutrals are bold.

This project's proof that inspiration can strike anywhere.

Sometimes the best makeover is a make-under.

The results are downright dreamy.

This refresh keeps the character but brings tons of modern style, too.

These redos are best of the best.

No special tools or extra trips to the hardware store required.

The homeowners were quoted $50,000 before they decided to DIY.

This totally free activity was fun for our entire family.

The DIY upgrades make this bathroom feel bigger and brighter.

Some clever DIYs gave this boring brown cart real star power.

I’ve tested tons of products, turned the pages of many art books, and tried out lots of different supplies. Here are the beginner tools I think are worth buying, for adults or kids, if you want to try your hand at painting.

I have to give my reasons for wanting certain finishes or fixes, and they can’t just be “because I like it that way.”

Wait until you see what the homeowner did with the soffit.

This home office looks like it could be in a fancy hotel.

Ladder up.

This makeover is just as easy as it is cheap.

This space was an inefficient laundry room—but reimagined as an entryway, it's beyond functional.

A cave-like space becomes bright and welcoming.

As a proud parent of a cat, a pup, and a lot of plants, I’m a firm believer that family also includes our adorable pets. And family members deserve beautiful and functional surroundings.You might have already upgraded your own spaces with IKEA hacks for your bathroom, tiny kitchen, and closets, but if you haven’t given your cats their own IKEA hacks then it’s time to change that. After all, your cats can appreciate a good IKEA hack just as much as the next human.

Yes, he really is called Mr. Christmas.

Some painstaking DIY transformed it from junk to jewel.

One word: fireplace!

What was shared to serve as inspiration for others turned into an opinionated thread real fast.

If you treat your pets like they are royalty, then you know just how important the hunt for the perfect pet bed is.

Featuring an IKEA hack changing table!

Small tweaks add up to make a big difference here.

True Disney magic.

A big risk pays off in this living room.

It's worth it to think outside the (cabinet) box.

Let these happy, kid-friendly spaces inspire your next project.

Little changes go a long way in this DIY refresh.

A few weeks of DIY turned this wasted space into a practical work space.

These workarounds might save you money now, but you'll be paying for it down the line.

They analyzed over 500,000 Instagram posts.

DIYing your own gifts might sound intimidating, but here’s the truth: You don’t have to be an expert-level maker to craft something stylish and useful.

From Chip putting something weird into his mouth to Jo implementing shiplap design choices.

A good indication that a room needs a redo is the realization that you're not using it to its full potential.

She put them together in a matter of minutes.

Cozy season is here, which means it's the perfect time to refresh living spaces—and that goes double when there's a fireplace involved.

Here's a unique way to display botanicals without worrying about having dried flowers on hand.

It didn't take a ton of time or money to help this bathroom pop.

DIYing this whole project helped keep it low-cost and high-style.

Using IKEA cabinets!

Nicole Gibbons tells all.

Hallways are, by necessity, functional spaces. But that doesn't mean they have to be drab and boring!

Laundry rooms deserve to look pretty, too.

Looks: $$$$$. Cost: $

Sometimes it takes a little creativity—and a whole lot of work—to bring back the charming factor you know that an older home once had.