DIY Home Projects

Flat-pack furniture or bespoke built-ins? In this redo, it's hard to tell.

This kitchen redo is packed with plenty of small space inspiration.

She said it best herself, "Sometimes… you need a dunk tank.”

This workhorse space got an overhaul that's lots more welcoming.

This one belongs in the IKEA Hack hall of fame.

A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.

A four-month DIY project helped turn a messy, ineffective closet into a practical vintage-inspired home office.

The faux fireplace looks MUCH more expensive than its $300 price tag.

Painting and peeling up the old linoleum made a major difference in this redo.

Preserving their kitchen's original cabinets "saved a tremendous amount of time and money," the homeowner says.

New paint and new hardware also helped give this nightstand duo a more modern look.

The bold wallpaper is a must-see!

"I counted how many times I used the stairs in question over the course of one day, and it was over 30!" this DIYer says. "That’s a lot of time to be in boring decor. It deserved a makeover."

Spice racks are surprisingly versatile!

This basement's color palette went from fluorescent orange and sage green to all-white and serene.

See the "Electric Poppies" wallpaper bring this small gray bathroom to life.

If you're looking to squeeze a lot of function into a small space, there are better options than a standard nightstand.

"I have space to store items rather than having them out in the open," this homeowner says of her "after." "Overall it’s a lighter and brighter space."

Here's what to do with that awkward empty space above early- and mid- 2000s kitchen cabinetry.

Bold wallpaper and floating fixtures bring this bathroom into the 2020s.

No demo necessary.

Gothcore vibes.

"The only thing we would do differently is doing it earlier," these homeowners say of their DIY project. "It has really made the space feel purposeful."

You have to see the "built-in" dresser for yourself. (Hint: It's the same knotty oak one from before.)

A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.

A few smart details make these built-ins look totally luxe (even though they were DIY)!

Staple gun + stretchy velvet fabric for the win.

From storage to a sink to ample folding space, the "after" has it all and looks great, too.

Sometimes you just need a persistent (read: pushy) family member to finally finish a project you've been meaning to get to. For my parents, that person is me.

With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!

DIYs and vintage finds make a once-dingy bathroom quaint and cozy.

This part-DIY, part-pro reno made the most of a teeny galley kitchen.

This bathroom redo is full of luxe details done through DIY.

"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.

From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.

Even though RVs and campers often come in shades of beige and brown, they don't have to stay that way, according to this intrepid DIYer.

The before? Boring and a little dysfunctional. The after? A dream combo of stylish and practical.

From customized backpacks to ultra-practical desk organizers, these simple DIYs will get the school year off on the right track.

Here are eight of the best ones on the market right now.

A little contact paper goes a long way in this teeny kitchen.

Is it gray? Is it green? Is it blue? Trick question, it's all three!

The redo was done with two small paint projects that took a few hours each.

In the latest episode of the HGTV series, Jenn gave their home (including the kitchen and living room) some functional and modern upgrades.

This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.

But by the end of the video, commenters couldn’t believe how incredible the final result is.

"Cheers" to a vintage-inspired home for vintage glassware!

Neutral? We don't know her.

A painted fireplace, DIY slat wall, fresh paint, and a DIY ottoman really make this gathering space sing. Now, you can't even tell it's a basement.

A lot of cat beds stick out like a sore thumb, so to remedy this, one designer has turned it into something else: a side table.

This closet redo makes a space for everything.

With careful thought, preparation, and a good amount of creativity, you can make small but still really impactful changes to your space on a tighter budget.

And it’s far from kitschy.

New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.

This homeowner has some great advice for styling shelves.

No matter how handy you might consider yourself to be, DIY home projects are always an exercise in creativity, humility, and, of course, patience.

The results are warm and cozy, but still bright and inviting.

That plant shelf is probably pretty full already, but there’s always room for just one more.

Strategic wallpaper placement helped up the drama in this sophisticated dining room redo.

The project only cost $60.

The space was trapped in the early 2000s, but a DIY redo filled with luxe touches totally changed that.

From chalky finish paint to spray paint and many shades of craft paint in between.

Because some functional essentials in your home are not so appealing to look at when not in use — like your television. 

Sometimes it just takes a little bit of upgrading for a furniture piece to be functional and presentable in your home.

Whether you have hand-me-down lamps that need modernizing, thrift store finds that could use a glow-up, or pieces you’ve purchased that no longer serve your aesthetic.

You don't need to shell out for a gallon — or even a quart! — for these small paint projects.

"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun and functional and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.

From painting over an old canvas to sprucing up a tired frame, there are a number of ways to give outdated artwork a modern makeover. Once you’ve found your diamond in the rough, here are nine different ways to freshen it up.

Home DIYer and blogger Kristen Johnson upcycled her recycling bin contents by giving a plastic planter new life.

A brownish gray kitchen becomes a fun, retro-looking cook space — no demo required.

With a little bit of paint and some glue, your house just got a whole lot classier.

Whether you’re a maximalist to your core or you’re looking to dip your toe in the coastal grandmother trend, you can find DIYs here to suit your style.

Just because your sofa may have a few rips, stains, or sunken cushions doesn’t mean you have to break the bank by purchasing a new one