Home Projects

Take it from the pros: There's a right way to do a home reno to ensure your health and safety.

The "new" counters will wow you.

The "after" is bringing max coziness.

You'll never buy an off-the-shelf desk again.

Inspiring ideas for one of the most commonly neglected areas of the home.

It's a hybrid between Pinterest and Instagram mixed with short video sensations TikTok, Byte, and the now-defunct Vine.

The wallpaper will give you serious heart-eyes.

Sometimes your favorites from an old space just don't translate to the new one—furniture looks out of place, or colors have a different feel in the different lighting.

The littlest things make a huge difference.

From architectural interest to custom shades, these projects have high-end style.

Decidedly aspirational, but still highly inspirational.

Pick just one to copy in your own laundry room, or try them all.

This unexpected marriage transforms a utilitarian bathroom or kitchen into a bold style statement.

It adds character and interest to your space, without all the effort.

Wait until you see the ceiling.

You'll love the newly added window seat.

It's been a go-to resource for me.

Whether you already have romantic plans or Galentine's plans or children you'll be making Valentines with, there are always more ways to give and receive love.

Flamingo wallpaper—enough said.

You've never seen subway tile look so moody (in the best way).

You may have to give up your gas range for the greater good.

You won't even recognize this space in the after.

It's a little last century, a little this century, and a lot stylish.

This project has seriously impressive results.

These DIYs make every day feel like a celebration.

One of them is a removable wallpaper that will knock your socks off.

If your 2020 includes remodeling plans, start here.

There’s a certain childish delight in the idea of literally climbing into bed every night and settling into your own private sleep cubby.

A redo of a 1912 home's galley kitchen makes room for bold pattern.

Wall trim is a strong visual signal, conveying the architectural style of a room in a glance. Panel molding and chair rails are most closely associated with traditional homes, but wood trim in geometric and repetitive shapes can easily look modern. Use one of these ideas as an inexpensive way to transform flat surfaces with pattern and texture.

A few weeks ago we blogged an article in the LA Times about No-Dig Gardens. They require less water than traditional gardens and they’re an easy way to start a raised bed. You can even start one right over a patch of grass you want to get rid of. Another easy gardening option is bringing the garden inside with grass you can grow indoors. Our friend and coworker, Hulda Nelson, tipped us off to the article.

If you read the January Cure diaries, you probably saw my window seats, both bare and then with cushions. If you’re interested, here’s how I made the cushions in about an hour. FoamUpholstery fabricPlywood SheetsThin Batting (Optional) Measuring TapeScissorsHammer or Rubber MalletStaple Gun (with staples of course)Foam CutterKnife, electric or otherwise1. Measure your space and cut foam to the same dimensions.

Open, airy, with farmhouse flair? Count us in.

If Joanna Gaines is on board, it's probably the next big thing.

These upgrades are fast, easy, and full of love.

These easy projects will fill your home with a whole lot of love.

Rest easy in your new home.

I learned this one the hard way.

The after is SERIOUSLY dreamy.

Caution: Serious plant envy ahead.

The after has color and charm to spare.

This is one small budget, big impact transformation.

Small done right.

It can be done.

There's always hope!

This DIY gut job yielded seriously impressive results.

The "after" is a whole lot brighter, but still exactly right for this 140-year-old house.

We've got the expert take on where to start, and what to look for.

This one is going nowhere.

The after's lighter, brighter, and way more modern.

Make your next paint job a breeze with these expert tips.

Tired of your stuff? Here's how to refresh what you've already got so it feels brand new again.

This mini mudroom is max-chic.

Better yet? It took just a weekend.

It makes a huge difference in the look of your cook space.

This budget makeover is full of smart tricks.

Yes, really.

No one could ever repeat what Frank Lloyd Wright has done for the design world—but these building kits might be the closest we’ll ever come to doing so.

The after is seriously chic, but still colorful and fun.

Plumbing issues can be a real drain (get it??).

The after is as fun on the inside as it is on the outside.

It's literally unrecognizable.

The after is curl-up cozy.

These simple changes have seriously big impact.

With disaster comes the opportunity to rebuild.

The whole bedroom's stunning, but just wait until you see the floors.

Hello, better efficiency!

There is nothing more satisfying than watching an orchid send out its flowering spike — knowing that when you see the glorious blooms, it was you that helped it thrive to do so. And while we’ve shown you how to repot your houseplants before, orchids, well they’re a different sort of breed. Unlike your typical houseplant, potting orchids in soil will lead to root rot and one dead plant! Orchids are either terrestrial or epiphytic.

The "after" is like a breath of fresh air.

Proof that any project is possible.

Vintage furniture and DIY molding give this bedroom that certain "je ne sais quoi."

This one-time rental kitchen's total overhaul made it way more functional—and lots prettier, too.