DIY Home Projects

Painted accent pieces can add charming touches for your home but can be less than charming if painted incorrectly. The process might not seem difficult at all- apply paint, dry, repeat- but if you want a clean, professional finish, there are a few more considerations and steps involved. When painting a really nice piece, you need to put in just as much effort in the prep and sanding stages as you do in the painting stages.

Winter is rough on our floors from wet snow, mud and more, especially on our carpets and rugs. This Weekend Project is about giving one carpeted room or rug a deep, thorough clean that will make your whole space feel invigorated and refreshed. Experts suggest that you deep-clean rugs and carpet at least once a year. This weekend, knock out one spot in your home really well.

You'll want to rainbow everything once you see this transformation.

A couple Benjamins and a little elbow grease make for one stylish bathroom redo.

Those dollars go a long way in this kitchen transformation.

Upcycling never looked so chic.

The only thing missing from this adorable closet redo is a daiquiri.

There's nothing like a little cinnamon to make it smell like home for the holidays.

So bright! So open! So ORGANIZED.

This will be the bedroom that convinces you to paint your walls mustard yellow (seriously).

Looking at this living room just makes us want to curl up with a good book.

Deep navy paint is MOODY—in a good way.

Bring on the color!

We'd say those 30 hours (!) of hand-painting really paid off.

Whether you want a little Classic Blue or a lot, these projects will help you stay on-trend for 2020.

These DIYs will floor you

Last year Danielle picked up a vintage settee for $50 and, with her mom as co-pilot, wanted to take it on as her first foray into upholstery. She was conflicted about the fabric to use: something modern and bold or something more traditional? Readers chimed in, many urging her to have it professionally recovered instead of trying it herself and the majority of readers advised going with a classic print and color for the fabric. Did she take either piece of advice?… No and yes!

Sponge painting, but make it FASHION.

If your love for all things Scandi is still going strong, these ideas are for you!

In this day and age, we often post photos to Facebook or Instagram and then forget all about them. But with so many clever ways to display printed pictures around the house, why not round up your favorite photos and start decorating?

This little fairytale house will make you want to be a kid again.

You won't even believe it's the same kitchen.

This bright, welcoming redo is fireplace goals.

Ok, yes, strong claim—but wait until you see it.

Frustrated by to-the-trade fabrics? Then this one's for you.

Bye, dirty carpet and crumbly ceiling tiles. Hi, dream destination.

You can barely tell it's the same space!

The new bedroom and bathroom are a little fresh, a little funky, a lot stylish.

Give your hammer a rest. These projects are paint-only, so no tools needed!

These are pretty clever.

Keep a home repair kit and you'll save LOTS of future headaches.

Let these bold changes inspire you.

Jeff Goldblum would go wild for these adorable little made-over nightstands.

Neutral colors and minimalist style? We're relaxed just LOOKING at this bedroom refresh.

For those of us (hi, me) who like our chores to feel a little less chore-y.

So quick! So cheap! So EASY!

A wall full of built-in bookshelves is a bookworm's dream! Bit Karie Frost didn't love about it: the white paint job, which—while nice enough—made the wear-and-tear of the decades-old wood more obvious.

You don't have to deal with a shaky dinner! This is one to-do that's easy to tackle.

Let this DIY built-in bar get you in the renovating spirit.

*Blink blink blink.* Yes, it's the same dining room!

I learned this fabulous little party trick when I was a school teacher years ago and have been showing other folks how to do it for years.

You'll barely recognize the befores.

Hello, 1995? We're here to give your beige tile back.

This guest bedroom has tons of charm (and your new favorite IKEA hack).

One great way to get the look, without the high price tag.

This is proof that you can make a serious transformation on a tiny budget.

Some clever DIYing turned this bathroom into a space you won't even recognize.

Lime green: great for slime, not always so great for cabinets.

It's the stuff of Scandi-modern dreams.

These planters only look $$$.

It’s not a hobbit house but that’s about the only quality missing from this gorgeous residence Elijah Wood recently put on the market.

Tired: Scuffed wood veneer. Wired: This geometric makeover.

A few high-impact, low-cost swaps totally transform this builder-basic bathroom.

Brick veneer plus DIY art makes for one fresh hangout space.

This retro look is so chic—and super easy to make yourself.

Happy Terrazzo-ween!

Talk about a budget upgrade!

Three easy rules will keep you from saying goodbye to your favorite chair too soon.

As this homeowner says, "paint, elbow grease, and lack of fear are my secret weapons!"

One UK couple DIYed the meh away, and might make you want to paint your tub orange.

From toe kicks to pendant lights, this kitchen's a total DIY job with seriously impressive results—all under $5k!

A layout switcheroo plus some fresh new finishes made this bathroom way more spacious and relaxing.

When it comes to storing plants, books, mementos, and more, any little piece of wall will do—think: above doors, over toilets, or even tucked into a tiny corner.

When Georgia natives Sarah and Ryan moved into their two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, they knew they wanted to give the bare white walls a custom treatment. Inspiration struck as Sarah was browsing—where else?—Reddit.

Andrea did the $250 Challenge: a 6-week project that involved transforming one room in your home on a $250 budget.

This beige-on-brown bathroom wasn't pretty, and it definitely wasn't practical.

This kitchen went from dark and dim to bold and bright—all for only $600.

Your sneakers deserve better than a pile at the door! Take organization inspiration from one of these awesome custom-made setups.

See ya, '70s-style mirrored doors. Wallpaper and paint pair up to make this closet way more fun.

What to do when your kitchen's perfectly fine but also just fine? Roll out the wallpaper and grab some paintbrushes, of course.

Got a rental in need of a kitchen facelift? No problem!

Perfect for fall: A comfy DIY book nook, done on the cheap. Dreamy!