Home Projects

The mural was improvised.

“Everything had to be renter-friendly,” the DIYer says.

Even though you might not live in a rental home forever, that doesn’t mean you have to grin and bear it if you’re not loving the look and feel. There are plenty of smart ways you can update a space in a reversible, temporary way. Renter Sarah Bryant (@sarahlouwho) knows this well. After moving into a charming 1901 apartment in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Sarah decided to make some changes to what she guessed was an “early 2000s” kitchen.

Leaning into color — not away from it — will make a space feel calm, according to this DIYer.

It cuts through cardboard like a warm knife through butter.

It’s good for more than just the garden.

‘Tis the season for orange glowy coziness.

It costs less than a latte.

Get ready to drool over the wood detailing, roof color, dog statues, and dreamy fall backdrop.

Redoing their mistake wasn’t in the cards, but I made it so much better.

It was inspired by something from the designer’s yard.

Even better? You can finish in an afternoon.

This is proof that a small budget can make a big impact.

From DIYers who have done it.

It's customizable, too!

“I’ve just been craving something new in the living room,” the DIYer says.

It’s so simple, too.

It’s under $100 and so easy to build.

It’s forest-inspired.

A basic big-box find becomes stylish shoe storage with striking stripes.

This gut reno makes a once-cramped bathroom feel way more open.

Waiting will cost you.

It looks so sophisticated.

This home feature is centuries old.

It’s the “holy grail” hack for a perfect line.

Spooky but cute at the same time.

“It makes me happy every time I open the front door or walk into the living room,” the DIYer says.

I’m in my grown-up art era.

“It 100% paid off,” the homeowner says.

The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace.

No more pillows lost in the crack.

Plus, the homeowner wanted to create a “boudoir” vibe!

“I love curvy furniture,” the apartment dweller says. “I like things that are kind of playful.”

It's so much brighter.

Goodbye, cabinets. Hello, bright bathroom.

The wallpaper kicked off the entire design.

Plus, how to save on costs in a big way.

The gist of this project is straightforward: Assemble a BILLY, then surround it with trim.

Think twice before including this in your plans.

The original East Atlanta garage was built in 1950, but you’d never be able to tell because the space is so modern now.

The homeowner saved up for four years to make it happen.

And they’re tariff-proof!

Paint for the win!

It’s bold but approachable.

The tub is the same one as before — just refinished — and the tiles are stunning.

Now we can *all* enjoy his backyard.

The homeowner wanted to lean into color wheel opposites.

Take it from a tile expert. And a homeowner who learned the hard way.

Everything “feels like it belongs in a cottage,” the homeowner says.

See how the “builder-grade, landlord-special kitchen” took a turn for the colorful and whimsical.

Here’s how to copy the curb appeal.

This homeowner loves her little galley kitchen — she’s totally over open-concept.

I’m in love with the look.

These jaw-dropping makeovers start at just $100.

“It caught my eye in the store, and no one could talk me out of it,” the homeowner says of her tile. “Now, it’s the talking point.”

You might already have the items on hand.

“The transformation reads bright and airy in the day, and deep and moody after twilight hours,” the DIYer says.

Here's how to make a box fan work smarter, not harder.

“This was very cost-friendly and fun,” the DIYer says.

There are clever DIY ideas to borrow whether your kitchen is a temporary or forever place to cook.

According to pros, it’ll save you energy and money.

It's got U.S. Open and "Challengers" vibes all in one!

It came with great bones, like a fireplace and original woodwork.

The details are everything.

The lesson in this porch makeover? Think colorfully!

It works way better for this family of five.

The IKEA SEKTION is sneakily a bedroom superhero.

Instant fairy tale vibes!

“As a homebody, introvert, and remote worker, it feels especially important to create a space I truly enjoy being in,” the renter says.

Try this before thrifting your oldest pair of jeans.

The layout was entirely overhauled.

And it has the prettiest accent wall.