Home Projects

From DIY projects to plants & gardening to remodeling ideas plus before & after renovation photos – here’s everything you need to tackle home projects.
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This 1970s Living Room Got a Gorgeous Makeover That Feels Like a Palace Garden
There’s even an indoor trellis!
Sarah Everett
Aug 3, 2025
A $500 Makeover Turns This “Stark White” SF Kitchen into a Colorful Victorian Stunner
"I had been getting really inspired by rich burgundy tones in homes," the DIYer says.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 2, 2025
This Tiny Nook Makeover Only Cost $100 and Changes the Whole Room
It proves every corner counts!
Sarah Everett
Aug 1, 2025
This $13 IKEA Hack Is My Favorite of 2025 (So Far!)
I'm not over checkerboard yet and this version is *chef's kiss*.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 1, 2025
This Easy Decor DIY Is the Cutest Way to Display Your Favorite Photos
This is so much cuter than a basic frame.
Yanel Siqueiros
Jul 31, 2025
My Renter-Friendly IKEA Lamp Hack Fixed My Harsh Lights for $32
It took less than 10 minutes.
Carolyn Moore
Jul 31, 2025
A 1980s Dining Room Gets the Most Sophisticated Thrifty Makeover
The DIYer says it’s like “being immersed in an oil painting.”
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 30, 2025
IKEA Is Quietly Changing Its Beloved BILLY Bookcase for the Better
Here’s what’s in store for this hack-friendly favorite.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 30, 2025
Use This Clever Decor Hack to Totally Customize a Plain Bedroom Staple
Your creative side will love this.
Emma Zawacki
Jul 29, 2025
This Kitchen’s Wood Makeover Was Inspired by the DIYer’s Grandparents
“We didn’t want to pour money into a rental, so it had to be budget-friendly,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2025
4 Throwback DIY Ideas from 2000s HGTV Shows That Totally Hold Up Today
2000s decorating shows are having a *moment* on TikTok.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2025
This Bold Bedroom Makeover Has the Most Vibrant Wallpaper I’ve Ever Seen
The DIYer has over nine different wallpaper patterns in her home, and this is a fan favorite.
Sarah Everett
Jul 28, 2025
After a Reno, This 1976 Living Room Becomes the “Jewel of the House”
The “after” has several design nods to the original.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2025
A “Stark White” Kitchen Gets a “Cozy French Country Aesthetic” Makeover
For $1,700!
Cullen Ormond
Jul 26, 2025
This Yard Decor Is My Luxe Version of Plastic Flamingos
I love how they look on my patio.
Jamie Gold
Jul 26, 2025
This "Lifeless" Bedroom Got a Stunning Makeover with Lakehouse Vibes
“I literally love everything about this room,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2025
I Love How This One-and-Done Product Adds Vintage Charm to a Hallway
It’s instant old-school cool.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 25, 2025
We Asked 5 Master Gardeners What Plants Will Make Your Yard Smell Amazing
These super fragrant plants are also easy to grow.
Brittany Leitner
Jul 25, 2025
This Dingy Cabin Dining Room Got a Modern-Meets-Rustic Makeover
“I wanted to really celebrate the craftsmanship of this space and highlight the features,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2025
Say Goodbye to the Brown Cabinets in This ’90s Kitchen’s Makeover
“I cannot believe how we were prepping meals before the renovation,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2025
The Number One Tip to Nail the IKEA Track Curtain Trend You’re Seeing Everywhere
Is curtain drenching the new color drenching?
Mackenzie Schieck
Jul 23, 2025
This Brown 2000s Kitchen Got a Bright and Modern Makeover for Under $4,000
Goodbye, brown cabinets.
Sarah Everett
Jul 22, 2025
These 4 DIYs Will Reinvigorate Your Home This Summer
Jump on this bandwagon!
Brittany Leitner
Jul 22, 2025
This Bedroom Redo’s Brilliant BESTA Hack Solves the “Clothes Chair” Problem
The $872 bedroom makeover was inspired by a boutique hotel.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 21, 2025
These 9 Nature-Inspired Projects Bring the Outdoors In
HOME PROJECTS
From leafy wallpapers to other, more unexpected choices.
Sarah Everett
May 31, 2022
A “Gross” Shed Transforms into the Most Charming Little Storybook Cottage
It suits the historic vibes of the neighborhood perfectly.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 20, 2025
See How 20-Year-Old Maple Kitchen Cabinets Got a Bold, Earthy Makeover
Think: Terracotta plant pot!
Cullen Ormond
Jul 19, 2025
An “Unfortunate Builder-Grade” Bathroom Gets a Bespoke New Look
But keeps the same layout!
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2025
I’m Trying This Renter’s Living Room DIY Project ASAP
It solves one of my biggest wall decor problems.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2025
10 Brilliant Ways Our Readers Cool Off Their Homes in the Scorching Hot Weather
If you’re dripping sweat simply by sitting on your sofa, read this.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Bidet
Ready to give one a go? Start here.
Anna Kocharian
Jul 18, 2025
A “White, Joyless” Hallway’s Under-$1,000 Makeover Has More DIYs Than Meets the Eye
“It feels considered, warm, and just a little bit fancy, and I love that,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2025
My Mom’s Golden Rule for the Prettiest, Healthiest Plants
She’s been doing this for decades.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 17, 2025
This Brilliant Gallery Wall Hack Is Going Absolutely Viral
Add charm to your gallery wall almost instantly.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2025
The "Ice Cube Trick" Makes One of Your Most Frustrating Home Problems Disappear
Mind. Blown.
Isabel Petrou
Jul 16, 2025
This NYC Bedroom Makeover Has a DIY Canopy Fit for Royalty
It’s airy and ethereal.
Sarah Everett
Jul 16, 2025
This Bathroom Got a Complete Makeover with Mostly Paint (It's so Playful!)
The chunky wood details on the vanity give it a whole new look.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2025
These Peel-and-Stick Tiles Are Everywhere — And They Look Like Fancy Marble
One peel-and-stick, three ways. And it looks ultra-expensive.
Abby Monteil
Jul 14, 2025
This Balcony's $117 Transformation Makes Old IKEA Furniture Feel New
The balcony was becoming a collection spot “for old pots and dying plants,” says the homeowner.
Sarah Everett
Jul 13, 2025
This “Plain, Outdated” Kitchen’s $300 Transformation Added a Color Boost
It’s totally renter-friendly!
Cullen Ormond
Jul 12, 2025
This $7 IKEA Find Is About to Be Your New Favorite Storage Hack
It creates extra storage out of thin air!
Kelly Dawson
Jul 11, 2025
This Gorgeous Tile Backsplash Hack Looks So Good (No Peel-and-Stick!)
And it’s removable.
Heather Bien
Jul 11, 2025
This Renter Turned a “Scary” Backyard into the Ultimate “Oasis”
It even has a pool.
Abby Monteil
Jul 11, 2025
5 Weekend Home Projects That Cost Less Than $100 Each
“It was such a simple yet impactful change.”
Amanda Woerner
Jul 11, 2025
New Paint & Curtains Completely Transform This “Bland” Bedroom
A pop of color makes a huge difference.
Abby Monteil
Jul 11, 2025
How to Make the Ugliest Eyesores in Your Rental Disappear
Bye-bye, boob light.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jul 11, 2025
A “Hospital-Scrub Green” Bedroom Becomes a Calming Retreat for Just $400
The 1956 house is a family heirloom.
Sarah Everett
Jul 10, 2025
Don’t Underestimate Wallpaper in This Spot, According to Designers
Plus, find out the designers’ favorite wallpapers right now.
Casey Clark
Jul 10, 2025
A $405 Makeover Turns This Bare Patio into a “Cheap Slice of Paradise”
It’s so dreamy!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2025
This Pro DIYer's $7 Tip for Reviving Dated Wicker Decor
It’s so brilliantly simple.
Shelby Deering
Jul 9, 2025
A Brown Thrift Shop Shelf Becomes a Gorgeous Gingham Statement Piece
Gingham glow-up loading!
Sarah Everett
Jul 8, 2025
$5 Striped IKEA Candleholders Turned Into the Cutest Lamp Ever
Similar lamps cost over $100 more.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 8, 2025
My Dad's Simple DIY Keeps Our Sunroom So Cool (No AC Needed!)
It went from upper 70s in our sunroom to lower 70s, without having to use any AC.
Katelyn Chef
Jul 7, 2025
This Terrace Makeover Shows the Power of Thrifting (Even for Outside!)
A $100 DIY project that ties the whole space together? Yes, please.
Sarah Everett
Jul 7, 2025
This '80s Dining Room Just Got a Green and Gilded Makeover (It's Stunning!)
“It’s not just pretty — it feels soulful,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2025
Dated ’80s Oak Cabinets Get a Calming New Color Palette
It made me totally rethink white cabinetry.
Lauren Jones
Jul 5, 2025
This Backyard Goes from Rodent-Ridden to a Dreamy Garden Retreat
Pavers, pea gravel, patio furniture, and potted plants to the rescue!
Sarah Everett
Jul 4, 2025
This 2000s Bathroom Now Has a “Sultry Ralph Lauren Aesthetic”
“Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 3, 2025
5 Simple Habits That Are Sneakily Ruining Your Deck, According to Pros
You’re probably doing at least one of these!
Brittany Leitner
Jul 3, 2025
This Kitchen Redo Shows You Don’t Have to Fight Brown Rental Cabinets (They Look Amazing!)
The DIYer didn’t like the brown cabinets at first.
Sarah Everett
Jul 2, 2025
This “Dingy” Kitchen’s Makeover Proves Dated Cabinets Can Shine Again
They look so much better after the makeover.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 2, 2025
2 Paint Colors and $2,000 Make This Blank Space a “Happy Hallway"
Every home should have a “happy hallway.”
Sarah Everett
Jul 1, 2025
My Little Secret to Getting That Charming Aged Terracotta Look (In Days, Not Decades!)
I tried two methods, and one was a clear winner.
Ashley Poskin
Jul 1, 2025
This Small NYC Bedroom Gets the Coziest Coastal Makeover
There’s a clever headboard DIY project!
Sarah Everett
Jun 30, 2025
I Tried 3 Ways to Revive My Outdoor Wood Furniture — Here’s What Actually Worked Best
I bought my patio set on Facebook Marketplace a couple of years ago, and I’d been neglecting it.
Heather Bien
Jun 30, 2025
After a $700 Makeover, This 1990s Half Bath Is Now the Nicest Room in the Apartment
When the apartment owners moved in, they immediately got rid of the lime green walls.
Sarah Everett
Jun 29, 2025
This 1990s Kitchen Only Had 1 Sq. Ft. of Storage — Until Its Makeover
Function came first, but style wasn’t forgotten.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 28, 2025
This $160 Laundry Room Makeover Proves “Paint and a Roll of Wallpaper Can Do Magic” 
There's wallpaper in an unexpected spot!
Sarah Everett
Jun 27, 2025
This Patio Redo Has the Smartest Trick for Hiding an Ugly AC Condenser
That’s not the only clever idea, either.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 27, 2025
An “Old and Rotting” Bathroom Gets a Dramatic Ruby-Colored Makeover
The sink is stunning.
Sarah Everett
Jun 26, 2025
How to Totally Nail the Funky Furniture Trend You’re Seeing Everywhere
I tested four ways to add bold stripes to wood, and my favorite surprised me.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 26, 2025
A Very ’90s Catskills Kitchen Gets a Luxe Makeover That Marries Form and Function
Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.
Sarah Everett
Jun 25, 2025