Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

white and blue kitchen with pale wood finish cabinets and brown tile floor before remodel
A Dated '90s Kitchen Gets a Striking $300 Redo (The Cabinets Stayed!)Home Projects
A fresh paint job makes the old cabinets look so much better.
Sarah Everett
Nov 5, 2025
This Home's Retro Curb Appeal Makeover Feels Straight Out of Palm SpringsHome Projects
The homeowner’s point of inspiration was the new tile.
Sarah Everett
Oct 28, 2025
This 1970s Kitchen Got a Makeover Fit for a Pro Baker (and It’s IKEA!)Home Projects
The 200-square-foot kitchen “feels more open and light,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 25, 2025
This Kitchen Was “a Sea of Natural Maple Cabinetry” Until Its Surprising, Stunning MakeoverHome Projects
Wisconsin-based interior designer Emily Winters of Peabody’s Interiors was tasked with an all-too-classic mission: An outdated kitchen from the late 1990s to early 2000s was in need of a modern makeover — and a much more functional layout.“It was a sea of natural maple cabinetry with sponge-painted walls and Corian countertops,” Winters says of the original kitchen.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 24, 2025
This Front Door Makeover Is Immediately Going on My Fall Mood BoardHome Projects
Exterior paints can look extremely different depending on the time of day, this homeowner advises.
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2025
14 Bookshelf Makeovers Straight Out of a Bookworm's FantasyHome Projects
From thrifted finds to built-ins, these gorgeous makeovers are the best of the best.
Megan O'Brien
Oct 20, 2025
This Apartment Bathroom Got a Luxe Makeover That Makes It Feel 2x the SizeHome Projects
This bathroom got a top-to-bottom redo.
Sarah Everett
Oct 18, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed This Dark, Cramped Basement into a Bright, Airy OneReal Estate
It’s such a transformation!
Grace Cassidy
Oct 17, 2025
An "Ominous" Gray Hallway Gets a Dreamy "English Dollhouse" MakeoverHome Projects
The once-plain hallway is now packed with vintage charm.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 16, 2025
9 Faux Fireplace Ideas That Create Cozy Vibes Out of Thin AirHome Projects
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"Home Projects
The bathroom was last updated in 2007.
Sarah Everett
Oct 15, 2025
A Cramped 1950s Bathroom Got a Makeover — Now the Sq. Footage Feels "Generous"Home Projects
The vanity was too bulky, and the mirror was “laughably wrong” for the room.
Sarah Everett
Oct 12, 2025
A $1,154 Makeover Transformed This Empty, Awkward Nook into the Perfect Hosting SpotHome Projects
“It was a blank slate with so much potential to become something stylish, fun, and functional,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 11, 2025
A 100-Year-Old Dining Room Gets a "Romantic" and "Moody" MakeoverHome Projects
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 ProsHome Projects
You can color drench *or* mix-and-match these trending 2026 colors.
Sarah Everett
Oct 10, 2025
My Bathroom Makeover Is So Cozy, It Almost Feels Like a Living RoomHome Projects
The bathroom was last on my fixer-upper to-do list, but I finally got to it.
Heather Bien
Oct 9, 2025
A Tiny NYC Kitchen Goes from All White to Dripping in Maximalist DramaHome Projects
It's an homage to Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 3, 2025
This Designer’s Paint Color Planning Tip Is BrilliantDecorating
And it’s so easy, too!
Laura Fenton
Oct 3, 2025
5 Kitchen Tile Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to DesignersDecorating
One is very controversial IMO.
Heather Bien
Oct 2, 2025
These 11 Cottagecore Makeovers Seriously Look Like They Could Be in a Charming StorybookHome Projects
Think: Miss Honey’s cottage from Matilda and more.
Tamieka Welsh
Sep 30, 2025
Granite Countertops Are No Longer the Most Popular — Here Are 15 Beautiful Ideas That Are Taking OverHome Projects
There are so many options!
Quincy Bulin
Sep 28, 2025
This Living Room Makeover Uses a Daring Paint Color for “Old Library” VibesHome Projects
“I really like the feel of an old library, but I also love some elements of more modern style,” the apartment owner says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 28, 2025
A “Gloomy & Cave-Like” Bathroom from 1942 Feels 2x as Bright After a RenovationHome Projects
“My plants love it,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 26, 2025
5 Bathroom Tile Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to DesignersDecorating
Consider steering clear of these finishes that scream 2025.
Heather Bien
Sep 20, 2025
Why You Should Put a Trellis in Your Living Room, According to a DesignerHome Projects
It’s good for more than just the garden.
Sarah Everett
Sep 19, 2025
This Home Got Its Stunning Historic Look Back (for Less Than You'd Think!)Home Projects
Get ready to drool over the wood detailing, roof color, dog statues, and dreamy fall backdrop.
Sarah Everett
Sep 18, 2025
I Hated How the Old Homeowners Renovated My Home — But Here’s How I Made It WorkHome Projects
Redoing their mistake wasn’t in the cards, but I made it so much better.
Heather Bien
Sep 18, 2025
The Secret Ingredient to This Living Room Makeover Was Custom-Colored Spray PaintHome Projects
“It 100% paid off,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 8, 2025
My ’80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat — Here Are the 4 Upgrades We MadeReal Estate
Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from — single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in the ceiling or internal walls — but we fell in love with it at first viewing.
Kira Simpson
Sep 5, 2025
The Goal for This Bedroom Makeover? The Opposite of a “White Box” Home Projects
Plus, the homeowner wanted to create a “boudoir” vibe!
Sarah Everett
Sep 4, 2025
This Groovy Secondhand Sofa Got a Makeover That Feels Like Pure SunshineHome Projects
“I love curvy furniture,” the apartment dweller says. “I like things that are kind of playful.”
Sarah Everett
Sep 3, 2025
“Cinderella Tubs” Are the Vintage Feature Every Bathroom Needs (They’re so Whimsical!)Real Estate
They’re fairy-tale like.
Heather Bien
Sep 3, 2025
A 1970s Kitchen Looks 2x as Bright After a Minimalist MakeoverHome Projects
It's so much brighter.
Sarah Everett
Sep 2, 2025
Bathtubs Are on the Way Out, but There’s a CatchReal Estate
The trend doesn’t always apply to you.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 2, 2025
My Dark, Dated Bathroom Leaps Out of the ’70s in This RenoHome Projects
Goodbye, cabinets. Hello, bright bathroom.
Elise Linscott
Sep 1, 2025
4 Questions an Appliance Expert Says You Need to Ask Before Switching to InductionHome Projects
Plus, how to save on costs in a big way.
Dana McMahan
Aug 31, 2025
The Top Bathroom Renovation Regret, According to ContractorsHome Projects
Think twice before including this in your plans.
Brittany Leitner
Aug 31, 2025
This Dusty 1950s Garage Transformed into an Airy, Modern KitchenHome Projects
The original East Atlanta garage was built in 1950, but you’d never be able to tell because the space is so modern now.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 30, 2025
A 2000s Kitchen Transformed into a Total Stunner After a 4-Month DIY RenoHome Projects
The homeowner saved up for four years to make it happen.
Sarah Everett
Aug 29, 2025
This Bathroom Makeover Moved the Tub to a Funky (but Functional!) PlaceHome Projects
The tub is the same one as before — just refinished — and the tiles are stunning.
Sarah Everett
Aug 26, 2025
A Dining Room Goes from “Builder-Grade” to Breathtaking Thanks to Bold ColorsHome Projects
The homeowner wanted to lean into color wheel opposites.
Sarah Everett
Aug 25, 2025
The One Mistake to Avoid When Shopping for Tile, According to a ProHome Projects
Take it from a tile expert. And a homeowner who learned the hard way.
Abby Monteil
Aug 25, 2025
4 Charming Curb Appeal Ideas to Steal from the South (8-Foot Porches, Anyone?)Home Projects
Here’s how to copy the curb appeal.
Sarah Everett
Aug 23, 2025
Say Goodbye to Dated ’80s Cabinets in This 56-Square-Foot Kitchen MakeoverHome Projects
This homeowner loves her little galley kitchen — she’s totally over open-concept.
Sarah Everett
Aug 22, 2025
Everyone Gushes Over the New Tile in This Bathroom MakeoverHome Projects
“It caught my eye in the store, and no one could talk me out of it,” the homeowner says of her tile. “Now, it’s the talking point.”
Sarah Everett
Aug 21, 2025
Before & After: An 80-Year-Old Cottage Kitchen Gets a Storybook MakeoverHome Projects
The details are everything.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 16, 2025
A Peeling Porch Last Touched in the ’90s Gets a Pink Paint Makeover for $775Home Projects
The lesson in this porch makeover? Think colorfully!
Sarah Everett
Aug 15, 2025
This ‘90s “Beige on Beige” Bathroom Got the Most Luxurious MakeoverHome Projects
The layout was entirely overhauled.
Sarah Everett
Aug 12, 2025
A Storage Space Becomes the Coziest Vintage-Filled Living Room (It’s Unrecognizable!)
And it has the prettiest accent wall.
Sarah Everett
Aug 11, 2025
This Tiny Kitchen’s Makeover Has the Coolest DIY Pot Rack
“I was drawn to a simple, classic, and subtle nautical look,” the homeowner says.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 9, 2025
I Added a Bonus Hangout Spot to My Yard Using Leftover Landscaping Materials
Long live the lawn flamingo!
Marcel Dagenais
Aug 8, 2025
Museum-Worthy Wallpaper Was the Exact Ingredient That This Kitchen Was Missing
The whole kitchen makeover cost $500.
Sarah Everett
Aug 8, 2025
5 Cozy, Comfy, and Relaxing Features to Steal from Architects' Own Homes
No matter the size of your home, these features are perfectly copy-able.
Maria C. Hunt
Sep 11, 2020
I Spent $4K to Design My Yard Around My Dogs, and It Was Worth Every Penny
Now we can all enjoy this space.
Emily Cappiello
Aug 4, 2025
This 1970s Living Room Got a Gorgeous Makeover That Feels Like a Palace Garden
There’s even an indoor trellis!
Sarah Everett
Aug 3, 2025
My Renter-Friendly IKEA Lamp Hack Fixed My Harsh Lights for $32
It took less than 10 minutes.
Carolyn Moore
Jul 31, 2025
After a Reno, This 1976 Living Room Becomes the “Jewel of the House”
The “after” has several design nods to the original.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2025
This "Lifeless" Bedroom Got a Stunning Makeover with Lakehouse Vibes
“I literally love everything about this room,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2025
Say Goodbye to the Brown Cabinets in This ’90s Kitchen’s Makeover
“I cannot believe how we were prepping meals before the renovation,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2025
A “Gross” Shed Transforms into the Most Charming Little Storybook Cottage
It suits the historic vibes of the neighborhood perfectly.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 20, 2025
See How 20-Year-Old Maple Kitchen Cabinets Got a Bold, Earthy Makeover
Think: Terracotta plant pot!
Cullen Ormond
Jul 19, 2025
An “Unfortunate Builder-Grade” Bathroom Gets a Bespoke New Look
But keeps the same layout!
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2025
The Real Reason Popcorn Ceilings Have an Awful Reputation
If your home was built before or during the 1970s, it concerns you.
Shagun Khare
Jul 18, 2025
A “White, Joyless” Hallway’s Under-$1,000 Makeover Has More DIYs Than Meets the Eye
“It feels considered, warm, and just a little bit fancy, and I love that,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2025
This Bathroom Got a Complete Makeover with Mostly Paint (It's so Playful!)
The chunky wood details on the vanity give it a whole new look.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2025
See How a Stager Transformed an "Overwhelming" Home Feature
The whole property feels more low-key.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 11, 2025
Don’t Underestimate Wallpaper in This Spot, According to Designers
Plus, find out the designers’ favorite wallpapers right now.
Casey Clark
Jul 10, 2025
A $405 Makeover Turns This Bare Patio into a “Cheap Slice of Paradise”
It’s so dreamy!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2025
This Terrace Makeover Shows the Power of Thrifting (Even for Outside!)
A $100 DIY project that ties the whole space together? Yes, please.
Sarah Everett
Jul 7, 2025
Dated ’80s Oak Cabinets Get a Calming New Color Palette
It made me totally rethink white cabinetry.
Lauren Jones
Jul 5, 2025
This 2000s Bathroom Now Has a “Sultry Ralph Lauren Aesthetic”
“Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 3, 2025
This “Dingy” Kitchen’s Makeover Proves Dated Cabinets Can Shine Again
They look so much better after the makeover.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 2, 2025