DIY Home Projects

It looks even better with stockings!

You can fill your whole home with the scent of your dreams — it's easier than you think!

“It’s like a permanent rainbow,” the homeowner says of the after — especially the tile backsplash.

“If you’ve lived in an apartment for over two or three years, I always say change something so it feels fresh,” this renter says.

Even though the weather’s cooling off, it might be time to stock up on pool noodles.

I never quite felt like a real adult until I framed my first piece of art. All through college, I pinned giant collages of unframed art to my walls like a life-size scrapbook. Post-grad, I’ve slowly started framing my favorite pieces. Custom framing is expensive, so I scour thrift stores for well-made frames with glass and hit up my local art supply store for the rest of what I need to do my own custom framing. Ready to get started?

Tulip wallpaper, checkered bedding, and gingham curtains, oh my!

“I am a lover of color. I detest bland spaces,” this apartment dweller says. “The brighter the better. Color lifts my mood.”

It looks so expensive!

And the wavy details on the bed are a must-see.

Go beyond the BILLY.

The new paint looks nice at any time of day.

I’m definitely going to do this again!

“I feel like I am in a Parisian cafe every day,” the DIYer says.

For when you’ve seen and tried everything else.

“If you feel like a color change needs to be done, don’t be afraid!” this DIYer says.

The 96-square-foot kitchen kept the same layout but got a major upgrade.

“It adds an amazing pop of color,” the DIYer says.

My mom swears by this task — and now I do, too.

The DIY artwork saved the homeowner a ton of money.

You can source the materials at your local thrift store, too.

Smart cabinet and countertop changes really open up the space.

For $800!

This DIY project just takes a few minutes.

After a makeover, a “too shiny” cabinet gives a living room an unexpected pop of color.

It totally transformed the room.

“It still gives me joy every time I come home!” the homeowner says.

It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.

It’s so on trend for Bow Girl Christmas.

The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.

It’s the perfect spot for curling up with a good book.

The original floor was "very 2000s," the renter says.

Storage was a priority for the “after.”

The homeowner's design vision was "a mix of vintage and modern."

“Just because your laundry room is small doesn't mean it can't be functional or beautiful!” the DIYer says.

You’d never know!

And it looks so great!

The result is soooo cute.

Definitely don’t throw away your brown shopping bags.

The possibilities are endless.

It looks like expensive bone inlay for less.

“It has a sophisticated European flavor now,” the DIYer says of the “after.”

Sage green is so timeless.

You wouldn’t believe this came from the dollar store.

A “really plain” laundry room becomes a beautiful spot to wash and fold.

It's so functional, too.

This hack is so easy and seriously affordable.

You've got to see it.

It looks just like the real thing.

It’s unrecognizable!

The couple did the entire transformation themselves.

The shade is everything!

A little expertise goes a long way.

"When it comes to making changes in my home, my number-one go-to is paint," this DIYer says.

“It's the perfect balance between cozy and contemporary,” the homeowner says.

And the wallpaper is so good!

This might be the easiest way to remove drywall anchors ever.

“It looks a lot more expensive than it was,” the DIYer says.

No pumpkin guts were harmed in the making of this decor.

I smell lots of projects to come in your future!

I needed inspo for sprucing up my dingy walls, and TikTok delivered.

This DIYer’s advice? “Don't be afraid to go bold.”

These picks are practical and stylish.

And the peel-and-stick countertops look so good.

If you have a room you want to refresh this fall, you need to read this.

I can’t believe how good this looks.