Home Projects

She dreams up her projects in her office space, and the garage workshop is where the magic happens.

Sometimes simple changes make the biggest impact.

Get the ins-and-outs of flipping directly from these pros.

The mid-century style vanity was listed for super cheap on Facebook Marketplace because it had a crack in it before.

Beachy yet sophisticated!

Bookworms and plant parents alike will love this redo.

These Before & Afters will transport you to another decade. No time machine necessary — just DIY skills.

Make your next project a little easier.

They're letting you in on their findings so you can skip to the good stuff.

The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.

A dog around the house is the cutest sight, but their bulky crate surely is not.

This is why you want to test your paint colors first.

Home influencer Ryia Jose totally transformed her home office for just $750.

Adding cane backing to glass fronts on a cabinet is a GREAT way to disguise clutter. Take it from this simple one-week project.

Make it happen in six steps.

These DIY projects are packed with ideas for you to steal.

Giving a piece of furniture a fresh look is easier than you might think.

From the frilly 1950s to a colorful '80s Miami vibe.

These products, suggested by pro furniture flippers, start at just $2.

This guide from the pros covers everything from prep to a finishing top coat.

You don't have to spend a ton of money to get a great look — you just have to spend it wisely.

DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project.

From "antique" to "zebrawood," this list has you covered for your next furniture hunting excursion.

Got a secondhand furniture piece in hand, but not sure what to do with it? Start here.

Consider this your shopping cheat sheet.

Whether you want to buy online or in person, you've got options.

"Real estate agents cannot tell that this is an IKEA kitchen and refer to it as 'very luxurious'" this homeowner says.

The new tile shower is a total game-changer.

"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.

According to HGTV experts.

See how one DIYer achieved this budget-friendly, rental-friendly, landlord-approved new look.

It all changed with a coat of black paint.

The sad truth about drop ceilings is that even though they’re usually installed to disguise ugly ductwork, plumbing, water damage, or crumbling plaster, they often become eyesores themselves.

An easy way to give your home a little bit of old-world charm.

"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."

It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.

It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.

The buffet was was an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace find that now looks like it could cost thousands.

Run, don't walk.

Learn how to give a thrift store lamp a high-end look with a few basic supplies.

This DIYer wanted to try this wall accent after seeing it on social media, and she was surprised by how easy it was to pull off.

The whole project — trailer included — cost $4,000.

This professional bathroom redo includes great advice for seeking out the pros and living with ongoing construction.

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.

This renter decided to spend a small bit of money to make a big change in his bathroom.

This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.

Including "how to paint kitchen cabinets?"

All-white everything!

This once-useless kitchen corner now has a new purpose.

Some things from the 1920s hold up; some definitely do not.

The project only took one week.

Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.

Follow along for inspiration, or join in to finally get going on a project you've been meaning to tackle.

I devised a plan that would have a big impact without costing a ton of money. It was also simple enough that I could do most of it myself, on my own timeline. 

Home maintenance is, by definition, an ongoing process. It’s also admittedly a lot of work! To keep your own home looking and functioning its best, it helps to have a plan, a process, and, yes, a checklist.

The preservation of tile in this historic home is impressive and seamless.

This DIYer created a glam pattern on the plain doors using easy-to-find materials.

Rolling up your sleeves and fixing something yourself isn’t easy. But, with that extra elbow grease, you can learn more than how to patch up a piece of drywall or unclog a drain.

Because budgeting for even a basic repair project can feel overwhelming.

From beginners to experts, there's a DIY coffee table in here for you.

For many renters, it isn’t the blank walls or the basic carpets, or even the neighbors that can disrupt that feeling of home sweet home. Instead, it’s the lighting. Whether your rental sports flourescent light bars that cast a jarring light, or those much-hated flush mount lights that seem dated and unoriginal, ceiling lights in rental units aren’t exactly envious. But there’s a rental hack for just about anything.

Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.

Even if you’re well-versed and well-practiced in home repair, sometimes a job requires a professional.

Before you end up covered in grout or tangled in a roll of wiring, take a moment to ask, “Should I DIY, or should I hire?” and carefully weigh both options.

This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.

If houses could talk, what would they say? Listen carefully, and you might hear them trying to tell you there’s a leak in the attic, or your plumbing is about to blow.

A trip to the hardware store for home repair materials can be both costly and inconvenient — plus, it might mean you’ve overlooked some simple hacks available to you with household items you never considered.

Let’s face it: A tool shed is usually all about functional storage, not about being the prettiest spot on a property.

Finding a media console or TV stand that's the perfect size and style in mint condition is kind of like striking gold.

Put the "delight" in DIY.

There's a critical step in the process of becoming an official homeowner: experiencing that moment you realize you can’t call your landlord when the toilet stops flushing or your bedroom door knob wiggles out of place.