Home Projects

From DIY projects to plants & gardening to remodeling ideas plus before & after renovation photos – here’s everything you need to tackle home projects.
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A “Typical Landlord Special” NYC Kitchen Got a Chic $400 Makeover
The vision was deVOL on a budget.
Sarah Everett
Feb 2, 2025
This All-White Kitchen Got a Colorful, Conversation-Starting Makeover for $400
The wood cabinets stayed the same, but they look meant-to-be in this kitchen now.
Cullen Ormond
Feb 1, 2025
15 IKEA PAX Hacks That'll Solve All Your Storage Issues
Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.
Dabney Frake
Feb 1, 2025
A “No Personality, Plain Walls” Dining Room Got a Makeover with the Prettiest Wallpaper
“It makes me happy every day I look at it and sit in our dining room,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 31, 2025
Your Favorite New IKEA Kitchen Hack Is Hiding in the Living Room Section
NEWS
It’s one of the most-hacked IKEA products.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 31, 2025
A “Glorified Storage Room” Guest Room Gets a Multifunctional Makeover
The “after” fits a desk and built-in bookcases, and it sleeps two.
Sarah Everett
Jan 30, 2025
The Christmas Decor Hack You Should Steal Right Now (Yes, in January!)
So simple, so affordable, so cute.
Isabella Hussar
Jan 30, 2025
This Clever IKEA Hack Showed Me That BILLYs Can Work in Any Room of the House
It helps hide an eyesore.
Sarah Everett
Jan 30, 2025
The Top Reason Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Dated, According to Pros
There’s a reason your kitchen feels a little “off.”
Brittany Leitner
Jan 30, 2025
The Space-Saving Pottery Barn Gem I'm Adding to My Tiny Living Room ASAP
Bonus: It's affordable, too!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 30, 2025
These Were the Top Home Projects of 2024, According to a New Angi Survey
NEWS
The top project isn’t really a project at all!
Olivia Harvey
Jan 30, 2025
A “Falling Apart” Kitchen Got a Stunning Makeover with Vintage-Inspired Cabinets
“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 29, 2025
An IKEA BILLY Hack Totally Transforms This Boring Brown & Beige Wall
Three IKEA BILLYs came to the rescue.
Sarah Everett
Jan 28, 2025
2 Paint Projects Revive a Plain Beige Bedroom (It’s So Cozy Now!)
“I'm all about using the darkest, moodiest, and boldest paint colors in my apartment because it's fun!” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 27, 2025
This Hallway’s Plain Beige Walls Get a Renter-Friendly, Maximalist Makeover
And there’s a cool artwork idea, too.
Sarah Everett
Jan 26, 2025
I Think About the Space-Savvy IKEA Hack from This Bathroom Makeover All the Time
The homeowners needed something that would fit in a very tight space.
Sarah Everett
Jan 26, 2025
A "Drab" Kitchen Gets a Cabinet Glow-Up in One of 2025's Trendiest Colors
For under $1,000!
Cullen Ormond
Jan 25, 2025
This “Unflattering” Home Office Got a Dramatic Color-Drenched Makeover
This home office makeover uses color-drenching — with a twist.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 24, 2025
I Learned 2 Big Lessons from This Brilliant $215 Entryway Makeover
And besides that, it’s gorgeous, too!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 24, 2025
This 70-Square-Foot Kitchen Feels So Much Bigger After a $4,185 Makeover
“The overall vibe was beige,” the DIYer says of the “before.”
Sarah Everett
Jan 23, 2025
The Best Indoor Air Conditioner Covers to Keep Pesky Drafts at Bay
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Knock the chill out today.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 22, 2025
A Dated “Hot Mess” of a Kitchen Gets a Dramatic Vintage-Inspired Makeover
This DIY project was a labor of love.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 22, 2025
8 Tools You Need to Have at Home (Plus 4 Bonus Items to Get ASAP)
January Cure
They are so important for any home project.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 22, 2025
The 10 Best Draft Stoppers to Keep Coziness High and Energy Bills Low This Winter
Doors, windows, garages, fireplaces — you name it, we've got a way to keep the cold out.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 22, 2025
This Vintage-Inspired Kitchen Makeover Totally Transforms 1980s Cabinets
The new kitchen is a classic neutral with brass accents.
Sarah Everett
Jan 21, 2025
A “Sad” and “Gross” Brooklyn Bathroom Gets a Bold and Cheery Makeover
“The new space just brings me so much joy, and I actually love being in my bathroom now,” the DIYer says.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 20, 2025
I Transformed a Fragile Glass Coffee Table into a Cozy, Sturdy Ottoman
It didn't fit my family before — but I made it work for us by using materials I already had.
Ashley Poskin
Jan 19, 2025
This IKEA Hack Creates the Perfect MCM Wall Shelves (It Saves So Much Money!)
It looks so much more expensive than it is.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 19, 2025
A $3,000 Kitchen Transformation in NYC Makes “Bad ’90s” Cabinets Look Gorgeous
“I love that I didn't have to do a gut renovation in order to create something completely different,” the renter says.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 18, 2025
An “Awkward” Closet Transforms Into the Coziest Speakeasy for $798 (The After Is Unrecognizable!)
It’s way more functional now.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 17, 2025
I Tried the Internet’s Favorite Fancy-Looking Art Hack, and I’m So in Love
I’ll definitely be doing this again!
Ashley Poskin
Jan 17, 2025
A “Tiny Old Cave” Kitchen Got a $1,221 Makeover That “Feels 10 Times Cozier”
“I’m on a journey to cook more and use Uber Eats a little less,” this renter says — and now she has a kitchen where that can happen.
Sarah Everett
Jan 16, 2025
A “Dungeon”-Like Kitchen Gets an Airy Makeover (for $1,800!)
They even removed the upper cabinets!
Cullen Ormond
Jan 15, 2025
A $4,800 Transformation Makes a “Very Tight” Kitchen “Feel Twice as Big”
“All the sudden, it felt like a proper kitchen and not just a rental with a hodgepodge of random cabinets and appliances,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 14, 2025
The “Dated” Bathroom Feature You Should Definitely Keep, According an Interior Designer
It’s underrated.
Sarah Everett
Jan 14, 2025
A “Very Gray” Bedroom Gets a Cozy, Vintage-Inspired Makeover
“It’s a much warmer and cozier space now,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 13, 2025
An $800 Bathroom Makeover Adds Vintage Vibes into a Modern Space
“My design style has evolved, and I have grown to love timeless, vintage vibes with moody colors,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 12, 2025
6 New IKEA Products I Can’t Wait to Hack in 2025
So much potential!
Kelly Dawson
Jan 12, 2025
This “Lifeless ’80s” Kitchen’s Makeover Adds Fun and Drama (for Under $4,000!)
The renter decided to lean in to the features her apartment came with.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 11, 2025
This Dining Room Transformation Has the Coolest DIY Archway
The homeowners wanted a designated spot to sit down and eat.
Sarah Everett
Jan 10, 2025
This Boring Bedroom Wall Transforms with an IKEA Hack and the Coolest Custom Bench
An IKEA PAX hack adds floor-to-ceiling storage in this bedroom.
Sarah Everett
Jan 9, 2025
I Gave This Spiderweb-Coated Nightstand an Adorable Makeover (I Used Only Leftovers!)
The “before” smelled like Nicotine and sat in my garage for a year before I finally knew what to do with it.
Ashley Poskin
Jan 8, 2025
5 Design Details I Can’t Stop Thinking About in This Year’s HGTV Dream Home
Even though it’s a big house, I’m totally taking some of these ideas back to my apartment.
Sarah Everett
Jan 8, 2025
This $500 Bathroom Makeover Uses One of 2025’s Trendiest Paint Colors
“If a full demo isn’t in the cards, focus on smaller, impactful changes like paint, molding, or upgraded hardware,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 7, 2025
I Live in NYC, and I Can’t Stop Thinking About These 9 City Kitchen Makeovers
Let these nine New York City kitchens inspire you.
Sarah Everett
Jan 7, 2025
This Stunning DIY Is the Fix for Your Home’s Most Annoying Feature (It Works for Rentals!)
It’s so classy.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 7, 2025
I Tried the Trendy Candle DIY Taking Over TikTok — And I’m So in Love
This project couldn’t be easier.
Ashley Poskin
Jan 6, 2025
A $124 DIY Dining Nook Adds Color — and Storage — to This Kitchen
The DIYer and her family spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so they needed ample seating.
Sarah Everett
Jan 5, 2025
A “Stale” 1990s LA Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Green Makeover on a Budget
The facelift brought the space into the 21st century but honored the homeowner's love of vintage.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 4, 2025
An “All Gray” Bathroom’s Colorful Glow-Up Only Cost $230 (It’s Unrecognizable!)
The homeowner could see the potential as soon as she walked in.
Sarah Everett
Jan 3, 2025
Leopard Print and Pink Transform a “Starter-Pack, White Wall” Living Room
Although the homeowner had to compromise on carpet, she was able to completely disguise it with maximalist style.
Sarah Everett
Dec 31, 2024
Jeremiah Brent Solved the Worst Renter Problem on "Queer Eye" This Season
NEWS
It’s so smart!
Tamieka Welsh
Dec 31, 2024
An ’80s Bathroom with “Yellow Undertones” Gets the Most Stunning Makeover
The new shower is everything.
Collette Reitz
Dec 30, 2024
4 of IKEA’s Best-Selling Products of 2024 (They’re So Hackable!)
Is your favorite on the list?
Jennifer Prince
Dec 30, 2024
This Viral 3-Item DIY Is So Cozy (You Can Make 30 for Less Than $20!)
All you need is cement, a plastic bag, and a candle!
Olivia Harvey
Dec 30, 2024
A “Builder Beige” Living Room Gets a Much More Interesting Color Story
It’s renter-friendly!
Abby Monteil
Dec 29, 2024
An Ugly Utility Closet Transforms into a Striking (and Colorful!) Home Entrance
It's strikingly striped, and it has a brilliant use for secondhand shutters.
Collette Reitz
Dec 28, 2024
This 1960s Kitchen Gets a Modern Makeover with a Clever Upcycling DIY
It’s unrecognizable!
Abby Monteil
Dec 27, 2024
I’m So Impressed with How Much Storage Is Packed Into This Gorgeous Laundry Room
I’m so inspired to take on my own laundry room!
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 27, 2024
This “Boring, Bland” Bedroom Gets a Beautiful Modern Makeover
The picture frame molding is everything.
Collette Reitz
Dec 26, 2024
The 9 Most Brilliant DIY Tips I Discovered This Year (And I Saw 390 Room Makeovers!)
These hacks will save you money, but you won’t have to sacrifice on style.
Sarah Everett
Dec 26, 2024
This “Boring” Bathroom Transforms into a “Happy” Oasis
A pop of color can work wonders.
Abby Monteil
Dec 24, 2024
The 10 Best Bathrooms Makeovers of 2024 Prove the Power of DIYs (The Redos Start at Just $60!)
I’m so inspired!
Kelly Dawson
Dec 24, 2024
A $127 Makeover Gives This "White Box" Bedroom Chic "Private Train Car" Vibes
Before, it lacked any coziness whatsoever.
Sarah Everett
Dec 23, 2024
This Was the Most-Liked Before & After on Apartment Therapy’s Instagram This Year (I’m Not Surprised!)
The "after" is totally unlike the all-white before.
Sarah Everett
Dec 23, 2024
In a $200 Redo, A “Stuck in 2009” Studio Kitchen Got the Dreamiest Backsplash
The renter calls it a "mini renovation."
Cullen Ormond
Dec 21, 2024
This Was the Most-Liked DIY of 2024 on Apartment Therapy’s Instagram
It’s an ingenious small-space solution.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 21, 2024
This Decluttered Entryway Redo Is the Prettiest Garage Setup I’ve Ever Seen
There’s a place for everything!
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 20, 2024
The 10 Best Kitchen Makeovers of 2024 Will Totally Wow You
They range from budget-savvy refreshes to total transformations — and all are stunning.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 20, 2024
This “Plain” IKEA BESTA Transforms into a Work of Art with a Maximalist Makeover
“I don’t like anything too plain or without character in my home,” this apartment dweller says.
Sarah Everett
Dec 19, 2024
These “Dated” 1940s White Kitchen Cabinets Get the Most Gorgeous British-Inspired Makeover
The quirkier the better, according to the homeowners.
Lauren Jones
Dec 18, 2024
These DIYs Will Be Everywhere in 2025, According to TikTokers
Prepare to see these in your feed.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 17, 2024