Home Projects

The backsplash was a first-time DIY and makes such a difference.

It's a showstopper!

A DIY backsplash adds to the airy, spacious feeling, too.

A new wall color is never a bad idea.

“The cabinets were the classic orange oak color, and the walls were a dark beige color,” the homeowner describes. “It felt like a nice space, but just very dated.”

Paint is “a great way to bring in a unique design feature for not a lot of money or effort,” this designer says.

From drab to luxury hotel-worthy.

Find two ways to fake the look of expensive marble herein.

Style + seclusion = seriously cool. And it’s renter-friendly, too.

This apartment is only 470 square feet, but feels way bigger.

The new, bold design incorporates some of the old furniture.

Sprucing up a drab, beige bathroom is no easy feat. I know from experience: My family and I moved into a four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment provided by my husband’s employer in Cairo, Egypt. While not paying rent has its perks, being stuck with multiple dated bathrooms wasn’t ideal.

Major renovations? We don’t know her.

The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

I asked a plant shop owner for her recommendations, and she didn't disappoint.

BILLY is the MVP, yet again.

The wallpaper features the homeowner’s original photography.

The homeowner wanted “the transition from the first floor to the second floor to have a wow factor.”

It just might be my next DIY project.

A little limewash helps this entryway go from beige to daring and bespoke.

Get ready for the most satisfying scroll of your day.

Yes, the antique clawfoot tub got to stay.

Including a surprise original fireplace with tiles!

And you definitely already have everything you need.

The new green paint color is so pretty.

The controversial truth!

“It feels amazing that such a simple and budget-friendly update could transform an old piece into something that looks like a custom design item,” the DIYer says.

I’m so in love with the look.

Stacking the washer and dryer was ingenious.

The outside of the home is an extension of the colorful palette on the inside.

For basically free!

“The room now feels like a warm hug when I walk in,” the DIYer says.

“It was my first time really taking a corner from ‘blank and awkward’ to ‘built-in and intentional,’” the DIYer says.

This transformation is an all-time favorite.

This collection of brilliant desk hacks features all your favorite IKEA lines.

There are vintage finds — plus new finds that look vintage.

Now, it's perfect for making appetizers and baking.

These ready-made IKEA hacks couldn’t be easier.

The bedroom is filled with vintage finds.

You’ll want to curl up in all of these redos.

The bare white walls and plain shower curtain were the antithesis of my shared style with my partner (which is handsome, colorful, and personalized).

It’s pretty convincing!

After dreaming of a fireplace for years, I finally made my own in my 10th apartment.

The new kitchen has so much more personality.

Step aside, “the wrong jacket.” How about “the wrong hardware?”

The DIYer was pleasantly surprised by how real the tiles looked.

These issues have surprisingly simple solutions.

“The original space had paneling, but it was buried under layers of paint,” the homeowner says.

The old chandelier was incredibly heavy.

The new space has a "massive cozy factor," the DIYer says.

I’ve had it for three years, and now I can’t live without it.

The "after" has a "cozy, lived-in feel," the homeowner says.

This year’s pool noodle hack is all about curve appeal.

This DIY redo saved the homeowner thousands of dollars.

The layout got a functional overhaul.

Even better? It only took about 10 minutes.

The DIYer wanted to fill it “with color, nostalgia, and early 20th-century glamour.”

It's just $20!

It's cute and functional!

The paint color is pretty and timeless.

The vanity area is the star of the show.

Shopping used helps you avoid tariffs, shipping costs, and even assembly time.

It was inspired by the homeowner’s summers spent in Martha’s Vineyard.

I regret not doing this in my own apartment.

The layout for this living room makeover was a mystery — until 3 a.m. inspiration struck.

If you can use scissors, you can use this tool.

A fresh paint job makes the old cabinets look so much better.

“The cottage’s original details had been completely stripped away,” the homeowner describes.

It’s so simple yet so brilliant.

You’d never guess the "new" cabinets are from 1988.

What was once a "blank white box" is now a beautiful laundry room.

And it’s renter-friendly!