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From DIY projects to plants & gardening to remodeling ideas plus before & after renovation photos – here’s everything you need to tackle home projects.
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This Dark, Overlooked Alcove Became My Favorite Spot to Work — For About $100
Even though it has a window, this alcove always felt gloomy before.
Alice Knisley Matthias
May 29, 2025
This Easy Hack Lets You Pause Your Paint Project Without Cleaning
It will save you so much time.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 29, 2025
This Cordless, Bladeless Fan Is Keeping Me Cool All Summer Long
It runs for 19 hours on a single charge.
Megan Gray
May 29, 2025
The Inspo for This Dining Room Makeover? A Brown Dining Set from the 2000s
The dining set is from Ethan Allen and belonged to the designer’s parents.
Lauren Jones
May 28, 2025
This Nostalgic DIY Is Back — Here’s How to Get the Look Using a Grocery Store Staple
It’s such a cheery addition.
Ashley Poskin
May 28, 2025
This 1974 Airstream Was Abandoned for 50 Years — Now, It’s a Total Stunner
And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2025
This Under-$30 IKEA Hack Will Make You Want to Start a Garden ASAP
The DIYer used items she already had in her basement.
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2025
A “Strange”-Feeling Bathroom Gets an Incredibly Stunning, Modern Makeover
It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2025
A Peeling Laminate Kitchen Gets a $675 Paint Makeover (It’s So Charming!)
The space looks “brand-new, without the effort and expense of installing a new kitchen,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2025
How One DIYer Made Her Existing 2000s Cabinets Look 2x the Price
You will need a table saw — but it’s worth it.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 25, 2025
Three Separate Rooms Became One Gorgeous, Mediterranean-Inspired Kitchen
“We needed more storage and more space. And perhaps a bit more glam!" the homeowner says.
Cullen Ormond
May 24, 2025
The 14 Best IKEA Hacks to Create More Kitchen Storage Out of Thin Air
Just when you thought your kitchen was maxed out on storage, think again.
Tamieka Welsh
May 24, 2025
This Kitchen's Floor Proves You Can Get a Luxe Marble Look for Just $2 Per Tile
It’s the most maximalist space ever!
Cullen Ormond
May 24, 2025
This Bedroom Got a Cozy, Color-Drenched Makeover with the Coolest DIY Projects
There’s something about a color-drenched bedroom that feels extra cocooning and cozy.
Sarah Everett
May 23, 2025
The Modern Backsplash in This Kitchen Makeover Gives Me Major Heart Eyes
The project “saved me hundreds of dollars,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
May 23, 2025
A Standard-Issue Brown Condo Kitchen Gets a Luxe Pink Makeover
The new backsplash is so clever.
Sarah Everett
May 22, 2025
This Handsaw Eliminated My Fear of Power Tools — Now It’s All I Use to DIY
It can cut literally anything.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 22, 2025
5 DIY Supplies You Should Always Shop for at Estate Sales
I’ve found some serious treasures — and saved big.
Jennifer Prince
May 10, 2025
A Once-“Typical New-Build” Bathroom Now Has Adorable “Eloise at the Plaza” Vibes
And it’s renter-friendly!
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2025
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Sofa Table IKEA Hack (It’s Genius!)
Read why I love sofa tables and why one DIYer made her own custom-size one out of small IKEA dressers.
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2025
This Dull Backyard Becomes a Cozy, Colorful “Botanical Oasis” in 2 Weeks
It’s lush with plants, and practical, too.
Sarah Everett
May 20, 2025
Tampons Were the Secret Ingredient in This Dining Room Makeover — Really!
The transformation total was $200.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2025
A $56, 3-Hour Makeover Gives a “Neglected” Balcony the Attention It Deserves
There's major design power in a can of paint.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2025
This $400 Kitchen Makeover Keeps the Brown Cabinets and Counters — and Adds Style Points
The backsplash is inspired by Morocco.
Cullen Ormond
May 17, 2025
This IKEA Hack Is So Good, a DIYer Did It 4 Times
Each IKEA hack got a little bit fancier.
Sarah Everett
May 17, 2025
This Dining Room Makeover Features a Hidden Surprise in the Walls
“Booth seating is always the spot we gravitate toward at a restaurant, so I wanted to re-create this type of space at home,” the homeowner says.
Abby Monteil
May 16, 2025
Christina Hendricks Totally Transformed Her Fireplace Without Any Demo
And it cost less than $100.
Olivia Harvey
May 16, 2025
This Makeover Convinced Me That Hula Hoops Are a Bathroom Staple
A hula hoop can come in clutch in a tight space.
Sarah Everett
May 16, 2025
This IKEA Hack Hides Cord Clutter and Looks Cute, Too
Read how I did it, step by step.
Ashley Poskin
May 16, 2025
This Kitchen Cabinet Transformation Squeezes Storage into 24 Inches of Space
A 2-foot transformation made the kitchen look a little more bespoke.
Sarah Everett
May 15, 2025
After a $2,500 Reno, This “Murky Brown” Bathroom Feels 2x as Bright
The DIYer found a surprise in the walls.
Sarah Everett
May 14, 2025
A Renter Gave This “Sterile” Kitchen a $250 Maximalist Makeover — And Kept the Security Deposit
“Creativity beats cash, and a little stubbornness can make even a landlord-friendly kitchen feel luxurious,” the DIYer says.
Abby Monteil
May 13, 2025
I Love This Vintage Fabric So Much, I Used It 6 Times in My Living Room
My Facebook Marketplace find is the gift that keeps on giving.
Heather Bien
May 13, 2025
A White Rental Dining Room Transforms into a “Colorful, Euphoric Riot”
A (mostly) renter-friendly, colorful, euphoric riot? Yes please.
Sarah Everett
May 12, 2025
I Tried “Chunky Grout” in My Bathroom Makeover — Here’s How It’s Holding Up One Year Later
There were (many) doubters in the comment section when I first shared my process on Instagram.
Emma Shoemaker
May 12, 2025
An 1850s Living Room’s Makeover Is “Giving Major Bridgerton Vibes”
The living room is this family of eight’s favorite spot to hang out.
Sarah Everett
May 11, 2025
This Tiny Manhattan Kitchen from the 1960s Felt “Abysmal” Until Its Space-Savvy Makeover
Before, the kitchen was closed-off with shutter-style doors.
Cullen Ormond
May 10, 2025
A 2-Month Project Transforms This Boring Backyard Spot into a Gardener’s Dream
The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.
Sarah Everett
May 9, 2025
I Love the Vintage Find Worked into This Brand-New White Kitchen Makeover
It adds instant patina.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 9, 2025
My Chef Friend Told Me I Needed This “Luxe” Upgrade — And It’s Made My Kitchen 100x More Functional
It’s gorgeous!
Shifrah Combiths
May 9, 2025
This Kitchen Island Decision Saved Me Thousands on My Kitchen Renovation
My partner and I had to decide where to splurge and where to save.
Elise Linscott
May 8, 2025
This “Bland, Outdated” Kitchen Was Basically Entirely Vinyl-Wrapped (It’s So Bold!)
It’s wonderfully wild!
Cullen Ormond
May 7, 2025
The “Cardboard Rule” Is the Secret to Making Sure You’ll Love Your Next Reno
It’ll prevent you from making mistakes with big dollar signs attached.
Shelby Deering
May 7, 2025
This $500 First-Time DIY Project Took My Kitchen to the Finish Line
As with most DIY projects, there were surprises along the way.
Marcel Dagenais
May 6, 2025
This $10 IKEA Hack Looks Designer — You Probably Already Have the Tool to Do It
Bonus: You can create any shape you want.
Emma Kershaw
May 6, 2025
A Bathroom Goes from “Choppy and Closed-Off” to Spacious and Spa-Like
Read more about the gut reno process.
Sarah Everett
May 5, 2025
These Outdoor Lights Look Built-In, but They’re Actually Renter-Friendly
Transform your exterior in just an hour.
Abby Monteil
May 5, 2025
Steal This Free Designer-Approved Trick for Picking the Perfect Paint Color
It’ll open up a rainbow of possibilities.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 4, 2025
This “Tired” 1940s Kitchen Gets a Gut Reno That’s Inspired by Greece
“It was a diamond in the rough," the homeowner says.
Cullen Ormond
May 3, 2025
The 10 Daring Kitchen Cabinet Colors You Won't Regret
These kitchen cabinets are stunning.
Tamieka Welsh
May 3, 2025
A “Junk” Closet Becomes a Cozy Nook for Reading and Sipping Coffee
The paint color is a popular one.
Abby Monteil
May 2, 2025
I Love This Fabric Furniture Makeover So Much, I Have to Steal It
It’s so much cooler than paint.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 2, 2025
This Editor-Loved Tool Brand Is on Major Sale at Costco (Get It While You Can!)
Get to Costco, get your tools (and your $1.50 hot dog and soda combo), and then show us your favorite DIY projects.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2025
I Gave My IKEA HEMNES Dresser a Glow-Up for $60 (in 1 Weekend!)
The dresser was great for my first apartment, but I wanted it to better match my 2025 design style.
Ciara Benko
May 1, 2025
This 2006 Kitchen’s Moody Makeover Feels “Like a Beautiful Hotel Bar”
The paint color is enveloping.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 30, 2025
I Used This ’90s Craft Store Staple to Give My Dining Room a Glow-Up
My table runner went from dated to delightful in under 30 minutes.
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 30, 2025
“Orangey Pine” Cabinets Take a Turn for the Extremely Colorful in This Kitchen Makeover
The floors were a labor of love.
Sarah Everett
Apr 29, 2025
These 5 Bathroom Upgrades Are Never Worth the Splurge, According to Pros
Want a spa-worthy retreat? Skip these unnecessary additions.
Brittany Leitner
Apr 29, 2025
This Raised Garden Bed Has Sold 54 Times (!) in the Past 5 Days, Just in Time for Spring Planting
It comes in two colors.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 26, 2025
A 2000s Bathroom Gets a Luxe Makeover That “Feels Like a Palace Garden”
“I really wanted the space to feel unique and tied to my cultural roots,” the homeowner says.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 28, 2025
I Used a Pantry Find to Create Wall Art (It’s So On-Trend for Summer!)
Recycle your pantry staple into art.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 28, 2025
This Wallpaper Changes with the Seasons (You Have to See It!) 
We can’t wait to see what summer looks like.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 28, 2025
This Living Room Got a Bright Makeover with the Coolest Custom Furniture
It cost around $5,000.
Sarah Everett
Apr 27, 2025
A Standard-Issue White Kitchen Gets a $150 Facelift (It Looks So Vintage!)
It looks way more expensive than it is.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 26, 2025
A Dining Room Renovation Makes a “Closed-Off” Space Feel Brighter and Bigger
The new shelving racks up major compliments.
Sarah Everett
Apr 25, 2025
I Love the Neutral Color Palette in This Chicago Living Room Makeover
The BILLY bookcase hack is a must-see.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 25, 2025
See This $10 Thrifted Table’s Adorable, One-of-a-Kind Makeover
The all-in cost for the DIYer was about $24.
Sarah Everett
Apr 24, 2025
This Viral Paint Hack Isn’t Worth Your Time — Here’s What to Do Instead
Trust us on this one, put down the hammer
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 24, 2025
A “Millennial Gray” Kitchen Gets a Dramatic $3,000 Makeover, Thanks to IKEA Cabinets
She did the entire thing herself!
Cullen Ormond
Apr 23, 2025
I Used 2 Large Planters to Make a Designer-Inspired Side Table for Under $100
I love the silhouette.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 23, 2025
I’ve Never Seen a Headboard Like the One in This Stunning Bedroom Makeover
The makeover is packed with DIY projects.
Sarah Everett
Apr 22, 2025
A Renter’s Porch Transforms into a Cozy, Colorful Hangout
“The biggest change is, honestly, adding plants,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 21, 2025