Home Projects

It makes a huge difference in the look of your cook space.

This budget makeover is full of smart tricks.

Yes, really.

No one could ever repeat what Frank Lloyd Wright has done for the design world—but these building kits might be the closest we’ll ever come to doing so.

The after is seriously chic, but still colorful and fun.

Plumbing issues can be a real drain (get it??).

The after is as fun on the inside as it is on the outside.

It's literally unrecognizable.

The after is curl-up cozy.

These simple changes have seriously big impact.

With disaster comes the opportunity to rebuild.

The whole bedroom's stunning, but just wait until you see the floors.

Hello, better efficiency!

There is nothing more satisfying than watching an orchid send out its flowering spike — knowing that when you see the glorious blooms, it was you that helped it thrive to do so. And while we’ve shown you how to repot your houseplants before, orchids, well they’re a different sort of breed. Unlike your typical houseplant, potting orchids in soil will lead to root rot and one dead plant! Orchids are either terrestrial or epiphytic.

The "after" is like a breath of fresh air.

Proof that any project is possible.

Vintage furniture and DIY molding give this bedroom that certain "je ne sais quoi."

This one-time rental kitchen's total overhaul made it way more functional—and lots prettier, too.

These budget-friendly ideas deserve a place on your list this year.

See ya, crayon-patterned wallpaper border.

These furniture makeovers let natural wood have the spotlight.

This bedroom perfectly blends practicality and fun.

Can we move in?

Serious 2020 organizing inspiration straight ahead.

This fresh redo proves dining rooms don't have to feel like a Downton Abbey set piece.

A different kind of shower enclosure is picking up steam.

Give your old lamp the glow up it deserves.

This small change makes a huge difference.

This itty bitty powder room makes a big impression.

You'll be itching to refinish your own dresser once you see these beauties.

These types of IKEA "hacks" are the perfect combo of affordable and fast to do.

You're the expert on what kind of love your home really needs right now.

This entry is an explosion of pattern and color, in the best way.

Tiny space, big style—and a whole lot of inspiration.

These picks will make your mudroom just as stylish as it is organized.

A one-wall redo totally transforms the look of this living room.

You don't have to settle for covering them up with a rug.

It's all about the doorway bookcase.

The new black-and-wood color combo looks super chic.

Ring in the new decade with some IKEA hacks that will take your home organization to the next level.

These stunners will have you running to the paint store on the double.

You'll want to steal this clever idea for your home ASAP.

These six projects pack a lot of punch—and you can do each of them in an afternoon.

Spoiler: The word art decal doesn't make the cut.

Consider these drawbacks.

Spend less, and still absolutely love the result.

There's life in them yet.

Your salt shaker doesn’t have to stay strapped to the kitchen table. We’ve got 18 ways to put it to work all around your house.

The shakeup took the space from blah and bland to totally vibrant.

Murals are BACK, baby, and they're more stylish than ever.

Money-saving and seriously stylish? Sign us up.

Watch out! These are on the endangered species list.

Put these smart solutions to work next year to make life easier in 2020.

This renovation made the space way more usable year-round.

This was the year of statement-making tile, and these redos are the best of the best.

Add these easy tricks to your to-do list and reap the rewards.

This budget-friendly trick is timeless, and these stunning projects prove it.

These bedroom redos are snooze-worthy, in the best way possible.

Get this hero out of the pantry and into your tool kit.

It's time for your mirror to feel like the fairest of them all.

Here’s a fast and easy DIY on how to create fun, colorful friendship necklaces for you and your best friend(s). Give them as gifts for Galentine’s Day and tell your girls how much you love having them in your life! Sculpey Polymer Clay Small Eye Hooks Necklace or Ball Chain Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter Small Rolling Pin or Wooden Dowel X-Acto Knife 1. Take off a section of clay and start rolling it with your wooden pin onto a clean, dry surface.

Depending on your personality, peeling a label off could be the best or worst possible way to spend a half hour. If it’s your worst nightmare, we’ve got a great tip for you that will have your vessel sticker-free in just a few short minutes! Turn your hairdryer to high heat and hold it over the sticker for about 45 seconds. After 45 seconds of direct heat, test a corner of the sticker and see if it peels away easily.

Project by: Stella and family Location: Quebec, Canada Do you ever dream of a simpler life? Living with your family somewhere quiet, close to nature, maybe next to a pond, with a farmers market close by to visit on the weekend? Here’s the story of one family who made that dream a reality, one DIY challenge at a time.

Renovation by: Kristyn Location: Pittsburgh There was nothing WRONG with the kitchen when I purchased my first home except that it wasn’t me. It didn’t fit the 1920s Tudor Revival style of the house or my preferred bright, colorful, organic modern look. Although I don’t love bead board, there was no reason to replace the clean and sturdy cabinets. So I embraced it, adding more to the side and back of the island that separates kitchen from dining room.

Renovation by: Patti Location: Phoenix, AZ We moved into our fixer-upper exactly one year ago and finally finished the last room – the kitchen. I think the previous owner must have fantasied about being a princess because every single room was painted pink (including ceilings and doors!) and had wall to wall purple carpeting.

Renovation by: Laura Location: Oak Park, Illinois My husband Michael and I just purchased this 1892 gothic Victorian home in outlying Chicago’s historic Oak Park. (land of Frank Lloyd Wright and Ernest Hemingway’s birthplace.) I own a jewelry boutique called Gem Jewelry Boutique and Michael is a general contractor. The home is perfect with its nearly 10 foot high ceilings and elegant moulding, original marble fireplace and gothic windows.

Renovation by: Katie Location: Canada For Christmas this year, I decided to update my grandfather’s living room as my present to him. My grandmother passed away last February, and he needed a change – something that he could see everyday that would make him happy to remember his life with her. They had kept their 1960s furniture in near perfect condition, so I knew I would just need to update the styling of the room with fabrics and some interesting wall art.

Renovation by: Heather and Mike Location: Phoenix, Arizona We are Phoenix, Arizona natives that have never left our little neighborhood of Arcadia. Born and raised in such a gorgeous and historical area of the city, we decided to buy the perfect ranch-style home (in serious need of some TLC!) in our citrus-filled area of town 8 years ago. We’ve had some serious adventures in renovations, and the master suite was the last piece of the puzzle!

We recently moved into a charming 1913 American Foursquare home in Joplin, Missouri. Our first major remodel was the upstairs bathroom. It was replete with plumbing issues (missing a sink), sporting stick on floor tile and press board wall “tile.” Our desire was to make things functional and restore it what it may have originally looked like, while adding our own sense of flair. From start to finish, the project took about a year and cost $2500.

Sometimes a little unexpected “trouble” can go a long way toward creating a beautiful room. You start out with the plan of simply changing up a few decorative elements and find yourself in the middle of a full-on makeover. It happened to Renato, and he not only lived to tell the tale, he’s got a great looking room to show for it. Take it away, Renato… Tired of living with a bathroom falling apart, one day I woke up with design school ended, no jobs and nothing to do.

Project by: Holly Location: Portland, Oregon Holly had the perfectly nice fireplace shown above in her new place, but she had a vision of how the room could be really something special and decided to make it a reality. It involved a bit of demo and the building of a bunch of built-ins but it was worth it – the “after” looks great.

Makeover by: Jennifer Location: San Diego Moving into a new place means lots of little unfinished spots that need solutions, which means spending both time and money. Jennifer dressed up this window corner quickly, stylishly and for less that you would think possible. Check it out… Jennifer added triangle vinyl decals to a plain rolling shade that she picked up at Home Depot.