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A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.

“Our larger coffee table allows ten people to play games together (with room for cocktails or wine),” the renter says of her redesigned space.

Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

The rich paint color is a showstopper, but for the real highlight, look to the door.

And it costs way less.

The makeover — $1,800 all in — is completely renter-friendly.

It’s surprisingly beginner-friendly.

A coat of paint and new hardware was all it took to transform this secondhand piece with good bones.

According to real estate pros.

It can make your lighting at least three times as bright.

The space has a seamless new look that’s also clutter-free.

You’re going to want all three.

“Don’t pass up that ugly wicker in the thrift stores because you can make it beautiful again.”

This DIYer used some clever tricks to save money in creating her new bathroom.

Don’t throw out those broken pots.

LEGO fans, you’re going to want to recreate this fun look!

Don’t pack away your winter scarves just yet.

The new space looks like a swanky lounge at your favorite fancy hotel.

Kitchen tile doesn’t have to be boring.

Wait until you see the $141 accent wall.

“I knew this space had the potential to pack a huge design punch,” this DIYer says.

Each piece costs as little as $1 to pull together.

Because the DIYers already owned the plywood and the base of the bench, the project was basically free.

The tool promised paint prep time that was four times faster, so I put that claim to the test. Here’s what I thought.

And it has a genius DIY idea for laundry room artwork. (Yes, laundry rooms can have framed artwork, too!)

The final result is much more colorful than the original.

Whether you’re looking to add a pop of pattern to your bedroom or simply want to try something different, Iris Apatow has three words for you: wallpaper headboard accent.

The new “fireplace” gives me back almost a foot of floor space.

The secret sauce? Molding.

“It feels magical.”

Hot zones making you sweat? These pros have the answers.

No one will blame you if you shed a tear or two watching the clip, because it really is too precious.

They’re beyond adorable.

The “after” keeps the pink!

You’ll be surprised at how easy this DIY is.

“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.

This dining room kept the classic black-and-white color palette, but everything else is totally new.

These string light/planter combos are super easy to pull together and completely renter-friendly.

From agricultural to avian-chic: This bathroom redo swaps dated ‘90s wallpaper for something sophisticated for 2023.

Make every square inch count with these six easy-to-follow IKEA hacks.

It’s so easy and inexpensive.

It’s a love letter to the neighborhood.

It’s fit for an incredibly stylish baby!

The stunning upgrade didn’t sacrifice a single bit of functionality — in fact, it added to it.

We’re looking to feature a trendy design enthusiast like yourself with a small  area in your home that is in need of a makeover for a partnership with a major home brand. These will be micro style moments that make a big impact without taking up a lot of space!If selected, you’ll receive new decor for your nominated space(s).

It’s actually not magic — it's science.

There’s a surprise lying underneath the tub’s white finish.

And how to avoid it.

BILLY bookshelves are the secret ingredient in this living room makeover.

I spent less than $100 on this redo.

“It looks like completely different people live there now!” this homeowner says.

With a serene color scheme, personal touches, and all the storage!

The new modern farmhouse-style kitchen is filled with natural wood touches.

Sturdy, reliable, and effective — what more could you ask for?

And there are more renter-friendly updates where that came from.

Here’s your June astrology reading.

Wallpaper makes the biggest difference in giving this gray living room an inviting new look.

This is the easiest DIY I’ve ever done, and it was totally worth it.

And it only cost $20.

Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!

Vintage chandeliers don’t have to be used just for lighting anymore.

As with any AI-related developments, the tool has sparked a debate between those for it and against it.

This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.

Installing built-in arched shelves sounds like a project that is definitely not fit for DIY. But one TikToker proved that it’s actually a lot easier than you may think.

It’s so whimsical.

“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”

Changing up a lampshade can be a quick and easy way to transform the look of a room, but finding the perfect lampshade can be a challenge. IKEA offers a wonderful selection of lampshades at reasonable prices, but they have uno fittings. Uno fittings are a large threaded ring in the middle of the fabric shades top tripod. According to Flip The Switch blog, uno fitters are commonly found on small and medium shades, and less frequently on large and over-sized shades.

It goes with all the other fruit stools.

The Macbook Air and the Macbook Pro laptops are both known for their best in class touch pad. Accurate and smooth to the touch, nothing really compares. Love your Macbook touch pad? Find even more reasons to love it and pick up a stylus for tablet style pen input on your Mac. Pair it with a software package that takes advantage of the capacitive touch pad and stylus compatibility.

“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.

It all started with a marigold velvet sofa!

Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.