DIY Home Projects

This TV wall goes from personality-less to charm central with just a few easy changes.

This cute nightstand started out with dings and chips, but a bit of DIY gave it a surprising (and bold) new look.

This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.

A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.

The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.

"Why spend a ton of money on a new dresser when a little paint is all it needs?" this DIYer asks.

You can pull it off in about an hour.

Discounted secondhand cabinets came to the rescue in this stylish kitchen makeover.

A mother-daughter duo completed this budget-savvy redo together.

These kitchens pack a lot of function into a small space.

A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.

This affordable DIY is more versatile than you think.

One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.

"One of my favorite finishes to create is giving a piece a 'dipped' look," this furniture flipper says.

It looks great.

A weeklong project created by best friends.

This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.

This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.

Jonathan and Drew Scott distilled the space into an “office-meets-man-cave."

This little New Mexico home had "gorgeous, classic bones," its owner says.

Woodworking skills came in handy for this DIYer's redo.

She dreams up her projects in her office space, and the garage workshop is where the magic happens.

Sometimes simple changes make the biggest impact.

Get the ins-and-outs of flipping directly from these pros.

The mid-century style vanity was listed for super cheap on Facebook Marketplace because it had a crack in it before.

Bookworms and plant parents alike will love this redo.

These Before & Afters will transport you to another decade. No time machine necessary — just DIY skills.

Make your next project a little easier.

They're letting you in on their findings so you can skip to the good stuff.

The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.

A dog around the house is the cutest sight, but their bulky crate surely is not.

This is why you want to test your paint colors first.

Home influencer Ryia Jose totally transformed her home office for just $750.

Adding cane backing to glass fronts on a cabinet is a GREAT way to disguise clutter. Take it from this simple one-week project.

These DIY projects are packed with ideas for you to steal.

Giving a piece of furniture a fresh look is easier than you might think.

From the frilly 1950s to a colorful '80s Miami vibe.

These products, suggested by pro furniture flippers, start at just $2.

This guide from the pros covers everything from prep to a finishing top coat.

You don't have to spend a ton of money to get a great look — you just have to spend it wisely.

DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project.

From "antique" to "zebrawood," this list has you covered for your next furniture hunting excursion.

Got a secondhand furniture piece in hand, but not sure what to do with it? Start here.

Consider this your shopping cheat sheet.

Whether you want to buy online or in person, you've got options.

The new tile shower is a total game-changer.

"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.

See how one DIYer achieved this budget-friendly, rental-friendly, landlord-approved new look.

It all changed with a coat of black paint.

"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."

It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.

It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.

The buffet was was an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace find that now looks like it could cost thousands.

Run, don't walk.

Learn how to give a thrift store lamp a high-end look with a few basic supplies.

This DIYer wanted to try this wall accent after seeing it on social media, and she was surprised by how easy it was to pull off.

The whole project — trailer included — cost $4,000.

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.

This renter decided to spend a small bit of money to make a big change in his bathroom.

This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.

Including "how to paint kitchen cabinets?"

This once-useless kitchen corner now has a new purpose.

The project only took one week.

Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.

Follow along for inspiration, or join in to finally get going on a project you've been meaning to tackle.

This DIYer created a glam pattern on the plain doors using easy-to-find materials.

Rolling up your sleeves and fixing something yourself isn’t easy. But, with that extra elbow grease, you can learn more than how to patch up a piece of drywall or unclog a drain.

From beginners to experts, there's a DIY coffee table in here for you.

For many renters, it isn’t the blank walls or the basic carpets, or even the neighbors that can disrupt that feeling of home sweet home. Instead, it’s the lighting. Whether your rental sports flourescent light bars that cast a jarring light, or those much-hated flush mount lights that seem dated and unoriginal, ceiling lights in rental units aren’t exactly envious. But there’s a rental hack for just about anything.

Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.

Before you end up covered in grout or tangled in a roll of wiring, take a moment to ask, “Should I DIY, or should I hire?” and carefully weigh both options.