Easy DIY Projects

From creating simple home accessories from scratch to upgrading home-decor staples, these DIY projects are do-able by just about anyone.
Cluttered bedroom with a messy bed, clothes on the floor, a wooden dresser, and a leaning ladder.
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
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
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
This Brilliant Gallery Wall Hack Is Going Absolutely Viral
Add charm to your gallery wall almost instantly.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2025
This NYC Bedroom Makeover Has a DIY Canopy Fit for Royalty
It’s airy and ethereal.
Sarah Everett
Jul 16, 2025
This Tiny Project Makes My Backyard Feel Like a Dreamy Fairy-Tale Escape
You can do this little DIY in less than 1 square foot.
Cori Sears
Jul 15, 2025
This Is the Real Reason You Hate Your Paint Color
This trick can help you solve your paint woes.
Heather Bien
Jul 15, 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This “Plain, Outdated” Kitchen’s $300 Transformation Added a Color Boost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
This DIY Bedroom Storage Hack Doubles as the Ultimate Summer Decor
It’s functional and cute.
Yanel Siqueiros
Jul 10, 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
The Cutest Summer Decor Hack Is Hiding in Your Kitchen
Time to raid your fruit bowl.
Yanel Siqueiros
Jul 9, 2025
A $405 Makeover Turns This Bare Patio into a “Cheap Slice of Paradise”
It’s so dreamy!
Megan Baker Detloff
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 '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
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 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
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
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 Adorable Coastal-Inspired Decor Doubles as Storage (Perfect for Trinkets!)
I want one in every room.
Yanel Siqueiros
Jun 27, 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
This Clever Trick Makes Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Even More Temporary
You don’t have to risk mounting murals on your walls.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 27, 2025
An “Old and Rotting” Bathroom Gets a Dramatic Ruby-Colored Makeover
The sink is stunning.
Sarah Everett
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
This Old Dresser’s Simple White Makeover Has So Much to Love
It’s simple but effective.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 25, 2025
This $10 DIY Could Help Cool Your Home All Summer
It’s a pretty easy project, too, involving almost no tools.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 25, 2025
This Unexpected Home Decor Is the Cutest Cottagecore Find
It will last all year.
Emma Zawacki
Jun 24, 2025
A "Drab" '70s Kitchen Gets the Cutest Makeover (The Cabinets Look New!)
The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

Cullen Ormond
Jun 24, 2025
This $30 Hack Transforms a “Plain” Coffee Table into a Statement Piece
So worth it.
Yanel Siqueiros
Jun 23, 2025
A Plain Kitchen Gets the Cheeriest Peach Makeover
The new look makes it feel bigger, too.
Abby Monteil
Jun 22, 2025
Striking Purple Cabinets Transform a "Very Early 2000s" Kitchen
A disco ball in the kitchen? Sounds like a party!
Sarah Everett
Jun 22, 2025
A $321 Makeover Gives This “Crusty” 2000s Kitchen a Cozy, Cottage-y Look
It only took about a month!
Cullen Ormond
Jun 21, 2025
After a Makeover, This Dirty Screened-In Porch Looks Like a Fancy Bistro
The new tile is the star of the show.
Sarah Everett
Jun 20, 2025
These DIY Outdoor Lights Are Made with 3 Surprising Thrift Store Staples
They’re so easy to DIY.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 20, 2025
With Just $130, This IKEA Cabinet Now Resembles a $7K Brutalist Masterpiece
No tools necessary!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 20, 2025
This $2,500 Dining Room Makeover Made the Whole Space Feel Bigger
The rich new paint color does some heavy lifting, but it’s not the only big change.
Abby Monteil
Jun 19, 2025
This 100-Year-Old House Got a New Kitchen with an Open Concept & Stunning Cabinets
The cabinets! The natural light! The island!
Dana McMahan
Jun 19, 2025
Wood-Drenching Is the New Color-Drenching — Here’s How to Get the Look
There’s something kind of retro and summer-campy about it.
Sarah Everett
Jun 19, 2025
This Dollar Tree Decor Hack Looks 4x More Expensive Than It Costs
Not a DIYer? You can buy it premade, too.
Yanel Siqueiros
Jun 18, 2025
This Studio Kitchen Is So Tiny, It Only Took 8 Tiles to Transform the Floor
The “after” is so charming.
Sarah Everett
Jun 18, 2025
A Cookie-Cutter Bedroom Gets a Charmingly Custom Makeover
The new wallpaper is a dreamy highlight.
Sarah Everett
Jun 17, 2025
A Designer’s Trick to Making Cabinets Look “Discreet” (It Involves Artwork!)
Say bye to boring cabinets.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 17, 2025
This Picture Frame Hack Will Level Up Every Photo You Display
So worth it.
Emma Zawacki
Jun 16, 2025
A 115-Year-Old Living Room Gets a Warm, Renter-Friendly Makeover
“Before, it was just too gaping with all white,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 16, 2025
 This “Bland” Front Porch Got a Gorgeous Brick Glow-Up for Just $1,200
Installing bricks was a first-time undertaking for this DIYer.
Sarah Everett
Jun 15, 2025
This Thrift Store Find Made an Ugly Yard Umbrella a Lot Cuter
Store-bought umbrellas in similar styles cost about $100 or more.
Sarah Everett
Jun 14, 2025
This Easy Technique Will Give Any Lamp a Glow-Up
Talk about a lightbulb moment.
Isabel Petrou
Jun 13, 2025
A 1930s Kitchen Gets a $100 Renter-Friendly Makeover (It’s So Charming!)
There’s zero paint!
Sarah Everett
Jun 13, 2025
I Gave My Boring Rental Hallway a Bold $100 Makeover (It’s Circus Chic!)
I’m a renter who loves color, kitsch, and maximalism.
Anne-Marie Trabolsi
Jun 12, 2025
This Tool Kit Is So Stylish That You Don’t *Have* to Hide It
This tool kit proves that hammers don’t *have* to be ugly.
Sarah Everett
Jun 12, 2025
You've Probably Seen Tina Le Mac's Viral IKEA Hacks in Your Feed
She's shares her best tips, too!
Sarah Everett
Jun 12, 2025
It’s Hard to Pick a Favorite DIY Detail in This Paris-Inspired Bathroom Makeover
The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2025
$800 Later, a Tiny Closet Becomes a Bright Purple Office Space
The color palette was inspired by old Victorian homes in San Francisco.
Sarah Everett
Jun 10, 2025
Joann Is Making a Surprising Comeback — Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s good news for crafters!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 10, 2025
This Easy DIY Will Make Your Fridge So Much More Fun
The possibilities are endless.
Emma Zawacki
Jun 9, 2025
These DIYers Transformed a Cookie-Cutter Pantry into a Custom Kitchen Design Feature
The DIYers thought of every detail.
Sarah Everett
Jun 8, 2025
“It’s a Period Piece” — This Drugstore Item Could Be the Next DIY Trend
It’s cheaper than wallpaper!
Sarah Everett
Jun 8, 2025