DIY Home Projects

It's easier than you think!

Removing "layers on layers of wallpaper" helped create a cozy, family-friendly dining space.

You can color drench *or* mix-and-match these trending 2026 colors.

You need basically no DIY skills to pull this off.

You only need two materials.

“The bench is both functional and pretty,” the DIYer says.

Way before and after.

The paint color is perfect for fall.

“There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a space transform through your own effort,” the DIYer says.

The closet makeover is totally copyable.

My kitchen was stuck in the worst version of the '70s, but I gutted, refinished, and rebuilt it with vintage design in mind.

It's an homage to Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner.

This hack cost just $2.

Anyone can do it!

They look so cool.

Plus, the new floors are stunning.

Hello, instant sideboard.

You don't need anything fancy to get the job done.

The apartment dweller was after a minimalist, modern-meets-vintage look.

It blew the other options out of the water!

If you’ve got a spare frame, this one’s for you.

Before, there was barely any cabinet storage.

The makeover boasts three kinds of peel-and-stick.

The winner was way easier than pulling out a paintbrush and a gallon of paint.

You’ve probably seen this hack around, but I took it one step further.

It’s a total transformation.

The built-in bookshelves are so dreamy.

It’ll last beyond October 31, too.

It will add instant fall vibes.

The bedroom "before" looked nice, too, but the homeowner was ready for a change of pace.

The paint color is perfect.

The mural was improvised.

“Everything had to be renter-friendly,” the DIYer says.

Even though you might not live in a rental home forever, that doesn’t mean you have to grin and bear it if you’re not loving the look and feel. There are plenty of smart ways you can update a space in a reversible, temporary way. Renter Sarah Bryant (@sarahlouwho) knows this well. After moving into a charming 1901 apartment in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Sarah decided to make some changes to what she guessed was an “early 2000s” kitchen.

Leaning into color — not away from it — will make a space feel calm, according to this DIYer.

‘Tis the season for orange glowy coziness.

It costs less than a latte.

Get ready to drool over the wood detailing, roof color, dog statues, and dreamy fall backdrop.

It was inspired by something from the designer’s yard.

Even better? You can finish in an afternoon.

This is proof that a small budget can make a big impact.

From DIYers who have done it.

It's customizable, too!

“I’ve just been craving something new in the living room,” the DIYer says.

It’s so simple, too.

It’s under $100 and so easy to build.

It’s forest-inspired.

A basic big-box find becomes stylish shoe storage with striking stripes.

It looks so sophisticated.

It’s the “holy grail” hack for a perfect line.

Spooky but cute at the same time.

“It makes me happy every time I open the front door or walk into the living room,” the DIYer says.

I’m in my grown-up art era.

“It 100% paid off,” the homeowner says.

The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace.

No more pillows lost in the crack.

It's so much brighter.

The gist of this project is straightforward: Assemble a BILLY, then surround it with trim.

The homeowner saved up for four years to make it happen.

And they’re tariff-proof!

Paint for the win!

It’s bold but approachable.

The tub is the same one as before — just refinished — and the tiles are stunning.

Now we can *all* enjoy his backyard.

The homeowner wanted to lean into color wheel opposites.

See how the “builder-grade, landlord-special kitchen” took a turn for the colorful and whimsical.

This homeowner loves her little galley kitchen — she’s totally over open-concept.

These jaw-dropping makeovers start at just $100.

You might already have the items on hand.

“The transformation reads bright and airy in the day, and deep and moody after twilight hours,” the DIYer says.

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

There are clever DIY ideas to borrow whether your kitchen is a temporary or forever place to cook.