DIY Home Projects

From dark and dated to light, bright, and airy!

The accent wall is a fresh take on paneling.

You'll have wanderlust after seeing this stunner.

Here's your inspiration for experimenting with unexpected color combos.

A smart design trick helps this living room look even bigger, without changing size.

This wreath will add some fright to your front door (in the best way).

This project is super simple but packs a big punch.

This easy four-step project adds instant spooky vibes to your front door.

These five projects bring the joy of Halloween outside, where friends and neighbors can appreciate them from a distance.

The source for this genius upcycle will surprise you.

This project instantly brightens up the dark room.

This redo proves that you can squeeze a work space in anywhere.

This project will inspire you to look at your old furniture in a different light.

Spoiler: That green carpet is the first thing to go.

A few simple things turn this space into a "wow."

It involves at least one material you certainly have on hand.

This redo's full of smart money-saving ideas.

With some smart thinking, you can pack a ton of storage and functionality into your small bathroom.

These BILLY built-ins added lots more function and style.

This project took only a few hours.

2020 has brought a ton of great space makeovers. These are 10 of our favorites.

The 12-foot-by-15-foot room didn't even change size.

The after has a smart trick for making your ceilings seem taller, no tools required.

Small changes make a huge impact here.

Your cat will love these simple DIY projects.

A little color goes a long way in this kitchen redo.

This redo will inspire you to refresh your space without spending a dollar.

It only took a few smart changes to totally change this space.

And you won't believe how light and bright they both are now!

Talk about bang for your buck.

The best part? The project repurposes many items that the homeowner already had.

With all the time spent inside your home—eating, sleeping, etc.—it can be easy to forget about the impact that the outside of your home has.

After a long summer day of biking to the farmer’s market, swimming pool, ice cream shop, and fireworks emporium, where will you put away your bike? Strewn about the entryway with your flip-flops? Tossed on its side in the yard, wheel sadly spinning and frame slowly rusting? Show your bike some damn respect with these nine bicycle stand and rack DIYs. Well, almost nine… 1.

Here's proof that just a few hours of work can yield a seriously big return.

Wait until you see the new light fixture.

Carpet has its place—but the bathroom is not it. Tearing it out of this bathroom paved the way for a much-needed redo.

The after isn't just for laundry—it's also a plant parent's dream.

Leave the spices behind!

Anticipating the arrival of the 2021 IKEA catalog? Same here. To tide you over, here are the seven best IKEA hacks we've seen so far this year.

For less than $500, thanks to IKEA hacks and contact paper!

Pick a couple or do them all—either way, you'll be rewarded with a little more joy at home this month.

Hand-me-down furniture is a super welcome gift—but it can take some elbow grease to make it work with the rest of your decor.

Yes, FREE.

"It feels like we added an entire room," says the homeowner.

This bathroom is like a chic little jungle.

This dresser's dramatic glow-up will inspire you to go curb shopping.

With a bedroom like this, it would be hard to ever leave.

These escapes are downright dreamy.

No walls were moved in the making of this reno.

The budget even includes totally new floors—bye, brown carpet!

You could copy this look for any room of your home.

The after looks like it was ripped from the pages of your favorite boho decor catalog.

Bold is beautiful, but so is something a little more subdued.

Two words: custom stencils.

This goes far beyond shiplap.

These DIYers impress with their skills and creativity.

You'll get a better result for less time, money, and hassle by following these pro painting tips.

Your work space should be inspiring, but that doesn't mean it has to be expensive.

Family hand-me-downs don't have to be stuck in the past.

Here's proof that furniture can look like a million bucks without costing it.

This project will inspire you to tackle your own pantry area.

From book nooks to outdoor hangouts, these spaces are all about feeling cozy and comfortable.

The "after" feels way brighter, bigger, and more welcoming.

No one will be sad to see those beige cabinets go.

"We had to get creative with our finishes to get the look we wanted but for less," the homeowner says.

Hello, color!

This bathroom went from blah to bold and beautiful.

Now there's tons more room to relax.

"The cost was so little for the overall impact on our home," the homeowner says.

This redo's full of smart money-saving tricks.

This space is just as beautiful as it is functional.

It's hard to tell after this redo that this piece is brand new, and not a family heirloom.