DIY Home Projects

The renter didn't let her lease stop her from personalizing the kitchen.

Oh, and did I mention that it takes no tools and can be completed in under an hour?

Plus, there’s the coolest plant storage idea.

The bedroom is in the upstairs add-on to a bungalow home.

This IKEA hack is BTPW (better than pole wrap).

Not crafty? You can still get the look!

I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before.

“I wanted to think differently about apartment balconies and kind of make mine feel like an additional room,” the DIYer says.

It takes just a few minutes (and no tools!).

You don't need a ton of space to make a home library, and this project is proof.

Your summer will be cooler than ever.

I’m immediately copying the lighting hack in this living room makeover.

Here’s how one DIYer made this brand-new find fit in with her avocado, rust, and gold-tinted home.

It’s dark, Parisian-inspired, and dreamy.

You might already have all the materials at home!

Even though it has a window, this alcove always felt gloomy before.

It will save you so much time.

It’s such a cheery addition.

And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!

The DIYer used items she already had in her basement.

It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.

The space looks “brand-new, without the effort and expense of installing a new kitchen,” the DIYer says.

You will need a table saw — but it’s worth it.

“We needed more storage and more space. And perhaps a bit more glam!" the homeowner says.

Just when you thought your kitchen was maxed out on storage, think again.

It’s the most maximalist space ever!

There’s something about a color-drenched bedroom that feels extra cocooning and cozy.

The project “saved me hundreds of dollars,” the DIYer says.

It can cut literally anything.

And it’s renter-friendly!

It’s lush with plants, and practical, too.

The transformation total was $200.

There's major design power in a can of paint.

The backsplash is inspired by Morocco.

Each IKEA hack got a little bit fancier.

“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.

And it cost less than $100.

A hula hoop can come in clutch in a tight space.

Read how I did it, step by step.

A 2-foot transformation made the kitchen look a little more bespoke.

The DIYer found a surprise in the walls.

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

My Facebook Marketplace find is the gift that keeps on giving.

A (mostly) renter-friendly, colorful, euphoric riot? Yes please.

The living room is this family of eight’s favorite spot to hang out.

The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.

It’s wonderfully wild!

It’ll prevent you from making mistakes with big dollar signs attached.

As with most DIY projects, there were surprises along the way.

Bonus: You can create any shape you want.

Transform your exterior in just an hour.

The paint color is a popular one.

It’s so much cooler than paint.

The dresser was great for my first apartment, but I wanted it to better match my 2025 design style.

My table runner went from dated to delightful in under 30 minutes.

The floors were a labor of love.

It comes in two colors.

“I really wanted the space to feel unique and tied to my cultural roots,” the homeowner says.

Recycle your pantry staple into art.

We can’t wait to see what summer looks like.

It cost around $5,000.

It looks way more expensive than it is.

The new shelving racks up major compliments.

The BILLY bookcase hack is a must-see.