Easy DIY Projects

From creating simple home accessories from scratch to upgrading home-decor staples, these DIY projects are do-able by just about anyone.
Empty room with light gray carpet, white walls, and a baseboard heater along one wall.
I Transformed This Blank, Boring Wall with a $200 Faux Fireplace
After dreaming of a fireplace for years, I finally made my own in my 10th apartment.
Mackenzie Schieck
Nov 19, 2025
A Dated 2000s Kitchen Gets a Striking $2,000 Makeover (The Cabinets Stayed!)
The new kitchen has so much more personality.
Sarah Everett
Nov 18, 2025
This Under-$50 Swap Is the Home Upgrade I'm Trying ASAP
Step aside, “the wrong jacket.” How about “the wrong hardware?”
Sarah Everett
Nov 18, 2025
This Tiny Kitchen Corner Got a $50 Glow-Up (Perfect for Cozy Baking!)
The DIYer was pleasantly surprised by how real the tiles looked.
Sarah Everett
Nov 17, 2025
6 Common Zipper Problems and How to Fix Them
These issues have surprisingly simple solutions.
Ashley Poskin
Nov 17, 2025
The Inspo for This Retro 1967 Bathroom Makeover Came from a Record Store
“The original space had paneling, but it was buried under layers of paint,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 16, 2025
This Blank Living Room Wall Transforms with a "Cozy" $700 Fireplace Project
The new space has a "massive cozy factor," the DIYer says.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 14, 2025
100 Creative Ways to Fill Up Your Advent Calendar
Not sure how to fill up your Advent calendars this year? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Ashley Poskin
Nov 11, 2025
A “Cramped” Oak Kitchen Got a Cozy Makeover for Only $7,000
The "after" has a "cozy, lived-in feel," the homeowner says.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 13, 2025
If You Can Only Try One Holiday Pool Noodle Decor Hack, This Is It
This year’s pool noodle hack is all about curve appeal.
Sarah Everett
Nov 13, 2025
A Stained Staircase Gets a $60 Redo That Brings Back Its "Glory"
This DIY redo saved the homeowner thousands of dollars.
Sarah Everett
Nov 12, 2025
I Gave This Dated 1960s Bathroom a Functional Makeover with a Stunning Ceiling
The layout got a functional overhaul.
Beverly Schwenning
Nov 11, 2025
This “Very ’80s” Bathroom Got a Green Makeover with "Gatsby" Vibes
The DIYer wanted to fill it “with color, nostalgia, and early 20th-century glamour.”
Sarah Everett
Nov 10, 2025
A “Plain” and “Uninspiring” Bedroom Got a Makeover with the Cleverest Built-In Bookcase
The paint color is pretty and timeless.
Sarah Everett
Nov 9, 2025
This “Beige and Boring” Bathroom Got an “Art Deco Retro” Makeover
The vanity area is the star of the show.
Sarah Everett
Nov 8, 2025
A Dated '90s Kitchen Gets a Striking $300 Redo (The Cabinets Stayed!)
A fresh paint job makes the old cabinets look so much better.
Sarah Everett
Nov 5, 2025
The Renter-Friendly Wall Art Hack That Made My Space So Cozy for Fall
You can make this yourself, with something from your linen closet!
Lauren Murphy
Nov 5, 2025
The $79 Paint Hack That Delivers a Luxe Wallpaper Look for 3x Cheaper
It only took a DIYer a few hours to complete.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 5, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover Features Upcycled Cabinets from 1988
You’d never guess the "new" cabinets are from 1988.
Sarah Everett
Nov 3, 2025
This Laundry Room Makeover Has the Most Brilliant, Budget-Savvy Dupe for Marble Countertops
What was once a "blank white box" is now a beautiful laundry room.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2025
A “Cold” Rental Kitchen Gets a $428 Glow-Up That Exudes Warmth
And it’s renter-friendly!
Sarah Everett
Nov 1, 2025
The Right Way to Paint IKEA Furniture
HOME PROJECTS
Make all your IKEA hacks and upgrades really count by painting them the right way.
Ashley Poskin
Jul 14, 2024
A “Generic” Brown Kitchen Gets a Cozy Storybook Cottage Makeover
It’s totally renter-friendly.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 31, 2025
The Home Depot's $28 Clever Find Makes Teeny Spaces Feel 2x Bigger
It easily divides a room (without losing natural light!).
Olivia Harvey
Oct 31, 2025
This “Foolproof” 20-Second DIY Solves “99% of Holiday Decorating Problems”
The secret? It’s in your takeout bag.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 31, 2025
A “Gray and Boring” Bathroom Got a $1,000 Makeover with a Gorgeous IKEA Hack
“Bring on the pinks and purples,” this designer and homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 30, 2025
I Swear by the “Grid Method” for Raking Leaves in My Yard (And So Do Pros)
I’ve long used this method myself — both for fall leaves and for the large seed pods the sweetgum tree in my yard drops.
Brigitt Earley
Oct 30, 2025
Old Wood Cabinets in This NYC Kitchen Got a Colorful Makeover — Without Paint
It was all DIY, and it cost about $800.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 29, 2025
This Home's Retro Curb Appeal Makeover Feels Straight Out of Palm Springs
The homeowner’s point of inspiration was the new tile.
Sarah Everett
Oct 28, 2025
I Transformed $3 IKEA Basics into the Cutest Kitchen Accessory
This hack was super easy and super cheap — the perfect combo!
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Oct 25, 2025
This 1970s Kitchen Got a Makeover Fit for a Pro Baker (and It’s IKEA!)
The 200-square-foot kitchen “feels more open and light,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 25, 2025
 4 Stunning Makeovers of Bargain Finds from IKEA's As-Is Section
If you don’t stop by the as-is section, you’re missing out.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 24, 2025
I Transformed the Ugliest Thing in My Kitchen, and Now It’s My Favorite
I’m totally obsessed!
Ashley Poskin
Oct 24, 2025
8 IKEA Hacks to Create Bathroom Storage Out of Thin Air
If your laundry hampers have to live in your bathroom, read this.
Heather Bien
Oct 21, 2025
This Dated Kitchen Got a Makeover with a Countertop Like I've Never Seen Before
It cost $10,000 to renovate.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 19, 2025
I Tried 6 Methods for Preserving Carved Pumpkins — and the Winner Was Clear
You don't need to buy anything special for this hack!
Bea Copeland
Oct 17, 2025
30 Brilliant TV Wall Ideas That Don't Sacrifice Style
These ideas will have you rethinking your own space.
Cori Sears
Oct 16, 2025
9 Faux Fireplace Ideas That Create Cozy Vibes Out of Thin Air
These nine redos warm up blank white walls (literally).
Sarah Everett
Oct 16, 2025
This "Gloomy" Bathroom's $1,000 Glow-Up "Makes Life So Much Easier"
The bathroom was last updated in 2007.
Sarah Everett
Oct 15, 2025
A “Very Bland” Living Room's Makeover Features Your New Favorite Carpet
This has “relax here” written all over it.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 13, 2025
This Controversial $90 Project Transformed an Apartment Fridge (But I Love It!)
TikTok is divided on this rental-friendly project!
Olivia Harvey
Oct 13, 2025
This $4 Halloween Accessory Is the Cutest Finishing Touch to Your Decorations
You can remove it in seconds!
Olivia Harvey
Oct 13, 2025
A Cramped 1950s Bathroom Got a Makeover — Now the Sq. Footage Feels "Generous"
The vanity was too bulky, and the mirror was “laughably wrong” for the room.
Sarah Everett
Oct 12, 2025
Your Grocery Store Is Hiding the Cutest $3 Cups (Here’s Where!)
There are so many other uses, too.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 11, 2025
The Terrified Beginner's Guide to Using a Drill Like a Pro
It's easier than you think!
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 11, 2025
A 100-Year-Old Dining Room Gets a "Romantic" and "Moody" Makeover
Removing "layers on layers of wallpaper" helped create a cozy, family-friendly dining space.
Sarah Everett
Oct 10, 2025
These Paint Colors Will Start Popping Up Everywhere in 2026, According to Pros
You can color drench *or* mix-and-match these trending 2026 colors.
Sarah Everett
Oct 10, 2025
I Found the Easiest $5 Trick for Making My Curtains Look Custom
You need basically no DIY skills to pull this off.
Heather Bien
Oct 9, 2025
A Creator Made a $50,000-Inspired Lamp With Just $200 Worth of Materials
You only need two materials.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 9, 2025
An IKEA Hacked Dining Bench Uses 3 BESTAs to Solve a Family’s Dining Setup
“The bench is both functional and pretty,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 8, 2025
5 Brilliant Ways DIYers Planned Their Projects Before Even Beginning
Way before and after.
Sarah Everett
Oct 8, 2025
The 20-Second DIY That Made My Home 10x More Whimsical
It makes me happy every time I see it.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 6, 2025
This Bedroom Makeover Makes Brilliant Use of Every Square Inch
The closet makeover is totally copyable.
Sarah Everett
Oct 5, 2025
A Tiny NYC Kitchen Goes from All White to Dripping in Maximalist Drama
It's an homage to Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 3, 2025
This Makeover Convinced Me to Put a Place Mat on My Wall (It’s So Brilliant)
This hack cost just $2.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 3, 2025
The “TGIF Rule” Saves Me So Much Money on Home Decor
Anyone can do it!
Paul Overton
Oct 3, 2025
Why You Need These Dominoes Coasters for Your Coffee Table
They look so cool.
Yanel Siqueiros
Oct 2, 2025
The Magic Ingredient for Your Next IKEA Hack Is Only $36
Hello, instant sideboard.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 2, 2025
The Magic Ingredient to Easy Rust Removal Is Hiding in Your Pantry
You don't need anything fancy to get the job done.
Ashley Poskin
Oct 2, 2025
I Tested 5 Renter-Friendly Ways to Install Curtains, and the Winner Was Clear
It blew the other options out of the water!
Ashley Poskin
Oct 1, 2025
This Clever Wall Art Hack Is a Fun Way to Update Your Boring Walls
If you’ve got a spare frame, this one’s for you.
Isabel Petrou
Sep 30, 2025
This Kitchen's Classic Makeover Doubles the Cabinet Storage and Counter Space
Before, there was barely any cabinet storage.
Sarah Everett
Sep 30, 2025
This 100-Year-Old Bathroom Got a Makeover with Design Details It “Deserved”
The makeover boasts three kinds of peel-and-stick.
Sarah Everett
Sep 29, 2025
I Tested 4 Hacks for Paint Touch-ups, and My Favorite Shocked Me
The winner was way easier than pulling out a paintbrush and a gallon of paint.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 29, 2025
I Just Found the Most Stylish DIY for My Framed Art — And It Was So Easy
You’ve probably seen this hack around, but I took it one step further.
Heather Bien
Sep 26, 2025
This Unexpected Home Depot DIY Will Be the Cutest Part of Your Room (Seriously!)
It’s a total transformation.
Yanel Siqueiros
Sep 25, 2025
This Living Room Went from "Awful '80s" to Victorian with a Twist
The built-in bookshelves are so dreamy.
Sarah Everett
Sep 25, 2025
I’m a Halloween Head, and To Me, This Is *The* Halloween Find from Michaels
It’ll last beyond October 31, too.
Kelsey Legg
Sep 25, 2025
Why You Need this Cozy Fall Home Decor in Every Room (So Easy!)
It will add instant fall vibes.
Kaitlyn Luckoff
Sep 24, 2025
A Bedroom Gets a Charming Makeover with Cozy Colors and Clever DIYs
The bedroom "before" looked nice, too, but the homeowner was ready for a change of pace.
Sarah Everett
Sep 24, 2025
After an IKEA BILLY Hack, This Room “Immediately Looks Much Cozier”
The paint color is perfect.
Sarah Everett
Sep 23, 2025
This Maximalist Living Room Makeover Is “Lava Lamp Chic”
The mural was improvised.
Sarah Everett
Sep 22, 2025