Abby Monteil

“Making the entryway extra special” was on these DIYers’ to-do list when they moved in.

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.

“As a renter, I’m always on the hunt for reversible and renter-friendly solutions,” this DIYer says. “This, luckily, is a combo of both!”

The red trim is so good, too.

Minor projects went a long way.

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.

The gallery wall is personality-packed.

“I wanted to take this warm-toned, early-2000s nightmare and turn it into a modern dream,” the condo owner says.

Yes, the antique clawfoot tub got to stay.

Stacking the washer and dryer was ingenious.

The outside of the home is an extension of the colorful palette on the inside.

“It was my first time really taking a corner from ‘blank and awkward’ to ‘built-in and intentional,’” the DIYer says.

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“This was very cost-friendly and fun,” the DIYer says.

“When one piece of furniture can play double duty, it’s a win for me,” the DIYer says.

The DIYer’s grandpa built the kitchen cabinets.

One peel-and-stick, three ways. And it looks ultra-expensive.

It even has a pool.

A pop of color makes a huge difference.

The hidden drawer storage is ingenious.

The new look makes it feel bigger, too.

The rich new paint color does some heavy lifting, but it’s not the only big change.

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“Booth seating is always the spot we gravitate toward at a restaurant, so I wanted to re-create this type of space at home,” the homeowner says.

“Creativity beats cash, and a little stubbornness can make even a landlord-friendly kitchen feel luxurious,” the DIYer says.

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The paint color is a popular one.

As Glinda from "Wicked" puts it, "Pink goes good with green"!

The bathroom “hadn’t been maintained since, like, 300 B.C.”

The hand-built vanity is so cool.

A big life change called for a color change — and a cozy spot to land each night.