Home Projects

It's still only just 280 square feet, but feels so much bigger.

Ben and Erin Napier were up for the challenge.

No matter the size of your home, one of these easy and stylish DIYs will work for you.

There were plenty of Dwight Schrute jokes along the way.

These DIYs will turn your bed into a centerpiece.

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

This smart DIY keeps all the comfort of a standard office chair, but makes it way more stylish.

The truth is, you really don't need a junk drawer. Getting rid of yours will help tame your clutter habit, and reclaim precious space. Here's how to do it.

These hacks got all the buzz this year.

From boring and dated to colorful and positively spa-like, here are the 10 very best bathroom makeovers we saw this year.

Here's how to decide what's right for your home, according to the pros.

These seven upgrades were at the top of everyone's list this year.

Let visions of these relaxing bedroom redos dance through your head.

These redos pack a big punch on a small budget.

Many of this year’s living room before and afters were sparked by the previous space not being used to its fullest potential. With a little bit of love and rearranging (and a fresh coat of paint), these transformations prove that a living room redo is within reach—and possibly cheaper than you thought.

Drowning in cardboard boxes? Try giving them one of these creative refreshes.

From sleek white to bold blue, these cabinet redos are the best we've seen all year.

The soothing color combination of blue and white did the trick.

Skip wrapping this year, and repurpose your shipping boxes instead.

From budget refreshes to full-on renos, here were our favorite cook space transformations of the year.

This redo features a smart trick for unsightly medicine cabinets.

It went from so-so to smile-inducing.

It's a fresh look, but still feels cozy and lived-in.

Each delivered a Houdini-like moment at home.

Avoid these holiday headaches.

A few smart changes make this bathroom look way bigger and brighter.

The classic look of the new kitchen makes it feel timeless.

Just wait until you see the kitchen cabinets.

Whether you're decorating a big tree or a small one, let these redos inspire you.

Yes, function is the most important part of a laundry room—but that space can be gorgeous, too.

They're dangerous, difficult, and expensive to do on my own—so I'll hire out every time.

This bathroom is full of smart design hacks.

This is a DIY anyone can do.

Little changes add some pop to this small entryway.

This is a dramatic (and very effective) transformation.

This cabinet was going to be trashed until one DIYer turned it into a treasure.

Pros say everyone needs these picks.

The results are stunning.

It looks totally unrecognizable now.

With some help from basil-colored paint.

Besides your space heater, there's another cold-weather staple you should be using with caution this winter.

The "after" is unrecognizable.

Repainting existing furniture helped keep the budget low on this pretty bedroom redo.

A small budget went a long way in this project.

This year brought a lot of great IKEA hacks, but these 10 are the best of the best.

It features a couple smart DIYs, too.

Remember these, and your kitchen will look extra high-end.

Cats love trees. In fact, it’s most likely incredibly exciting for your furry friend to see you gussying one up with shiny hanging things on it for them to play with indoors. So it’s important to consider how to cat-proof your holiday evergreen before you end up with broken ornaments on the floor, with it falling over, or worse.Toppling over tends to be the biggest concern when it comes to owning a cat and a Christmas tree.

Breaking the project up over time was the key to success, this homeowner says.

These two non-neutrals are bold.

This project's proof that inspiration can strike anywhere.

Sometimes the best makeover is a make-under.

The results are downright dreamy.

This refresh keeps the character but brings tons of modern style, too.

These redos are best of the best.

No special tools or extra trips to the hardware store required.

The homeowners were quoted $50,000 before they decided to DIY.

This totally free activity was fun for our entire family.

The DIY upgrades make this bathroom feel bigger and brighter.

Some clever DIYs gave this boring brown cart real star power.

I’ve tested tons of products, turned the pages of many art books, and tried out lots of different supplies. Here are the beginner tools I think are worth buying, for adults or kids, if you want to try your hand at painting.

I have to give my reasons for wanting certain finishes or fixes, and they can’t just be “because I like it that way.”

Wait until you see what the homeowner did with the soffit.

This home office looks like it could be in a fancy hotel.

Ladder up.

This makeover is just as easy as it is cheap.

This space was an inefficient laundry room—but reimagined as an entryway, it's beyond functional.

A cave-like space becomes bright and welcoming.

As a proud parent of a cat, a pup, and a lot of plants, I’m a firm believer that family also includes our adorable pets. And family members deserve beautiful and functional surroundings.You might have already upgraded your own spaces with IKEA hacks for your bathroom, tiny kitchen, and closets, but if you haven’t given your cats their own IKEA hacks then it’s time to change that. After all, your cats can appreciate a good IKEA hack just as much as the next human.

Yes, he really is called Mr. Christmas.

Some painstaking DIY transformed it from junk to jewel.

One word: fireplace!