DIY Home Projects

It’s simple but effective.

It’s a pretty easy project, too, involving almost no tools.

It will last all year.

The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

The new look makes it feel bigger, too.

A disco ball in the kitchen? Sounds like a party!

It only took about a month!

The new tile is the star of the show.

The rich new paint color does some heavy lifting, but it’s not the only big change.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

There’s something kind of retro and summer-campy about it.

The “after” is so charming.

The new wallpaper is a dreamy highlight.

“Before, it was just too gaping with all white,” the renter says.

Installing bricks was a first-time undertaking for this DIYer.

Store-bought umbrellas in similar styles cost about $100 or more.

Talk about a lightbulb moment.

There’s zero paint!

I’m a renter who loves color, kitsch, and maximalism.

This tool kit proves that hammers don’t *have* to be ugly.

She's shares her best tips, too!

The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.

The color palette was inspired by old Victorian homes in San Francisco.

It’s good news for crafters!

The possibilities are endless.

The DIYers thought of every detail.

It’s cheaper than wallpaper!

The renter didn't let her lease stop her from personalizing the kitchen.

Oh, and did I mention that it takes no tools and can be completed in under an hour?

Plus, there’s the coolest plant storage idea.

The bedroom is in the upstairs add-on to a bungalow home.

This IKEA hack is BTPW (better than pole wrap).

Not crafty? You can still get the look!

I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before.

“I wanted to think differently about apartment balconies and kind of make mine feel like an additional room,” the DIYer says.

It takes just a few minutes (and no tools!).

You don't need a ton of space to make a home library, and this project is proof.

Your summer will be cooler than ever.

I’m immediately copying the lighting hack in this living room makeover.

Here’s how one DIYer made this brand-new find fit in with her avocado, rust, and gold-tinted home.

It’s dark, Parisian-inspired, and dreamy.

You might already have all the materials at home!

Even though it has a window, this alcove always felt gloomy before.

It will save you so much time.

It’s such a cheery addition.

And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!

The DIYer used items she already had in her basement.

It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.

The space looks “brand-new, without the effort and expense of installing a new kitchen,” the DIYer says.

You will need a table saw — but it’s worth it.

“We needed more storage and more space. And perhaps a bit more glam!" the homeowner says.

Just when you thought your kitchen was maxed out on storage, think again.

It’s the most maximalist space ever!

There’s something about a color-drenched bedroom that feels extra cocooning and cozy.

The project “saved me hundreds of dollars,” the DIYer says.

It can cut literally anything.

And it’s renter-friendly!

It’s lush with plants, and practical, too.

The transformation total was $200.

There's major design power in a can of paint.

The backsplash is inspired by Morocco.

Each IKEA hack got a little bit fancier.

“Booth seating is always the spot we gravitate toward at a restaurant, so I wanted to re-create this type of space at home,” the homeowner says.

And it cost less than $100.

A hula hoop can come in clutch in a tight space.

Read how I did it, step by step.

A 2-foot transformation made the kitchen look a little more bespoke.

The DIYer found a surprise in the walls.

“Creativity beats cash, and a little stubbornness can make even a landlord-friendly kitchen feel luxurious,” the DIYer says.

My Facebook Marketplace find is the gift that keeps on giving.

A (mostly) renter-friendly, colorful, euphoric riot? Yes please.

The living room is this family of eight’s favorite spot to hang out.