Before & Afters
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This Living Room Was One Big Room — Now It’s Three Smart Spaces
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The renovated space makes room for hangouts, overnight guests, and WFH days.
This Living Room Went from Dark and Busy to Light and Calm
HOME PROJECTS
Before, the oatmeal-colored walls made the whole room feel dark despite its large windows.
This Is What Happens When You Remove Paneling from an ’80s Cabin Living Room
HOME PROJECTS
“With dark walls and so much clutter, it was hard to enjoy the real hero: the view,” this homeowner says of the space before.
Skills & How Tos
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This Easy Method Can Give You an Old-Money Patina Look in Hours
Design Ideas
It uses two ingredients you already have.
The Right Way to Paint Furniture (So Your Paint Job Actually Lasts)
Projects & Improvements
Do it right the first time and you won’t have to do it again — until you have a new favorite color, that is.
The Secret to Getting a Pro-Level Result on Your Next DIY Paint Job
Projects & Improvements
Make your DIY a real “wow.”
How to Grout Tile Like a Pro (Even If You’re a Total Tile Newbie)
Projects & Improvements
Warning: It will be messy.

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Goodbye, early 2000s fixtures.
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PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The renovated space makes room for hangouts, overnight guests, and WFH days.
I Ripped Out My Dark ’80s Entryway — and Found Exposed Brick
Projects & Improvements
My friend told me my new entryway felt like a hotel in Europe. With that one kind compliment, all the stress of the reno was worth it.
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HOME PROJECTS
Before, the oatmeal-colored walls made the whole room feel dark despite its large windows.
They Added 18 Feet of Hidden Storage to This Family Room — With One DIY Bench
HOME PROJECTS
And it cost a fraction of a professional custom install.
This Is What Happens When You Remove Paneling from an ’80s Cabin Living Room
HOME PROJECTS
“With dark walls and so much clutter, it was hard to enjoy the real hero: the view,” this homeowner says of the space before.
This Small Bedroom Redo Uses Kitchen Cabinet Storage — and It Looks Custom
HOME PROJECTS
That’s just one idea to steal from this sweet bedroom redo with “small fairytale nook” style.
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After a few DIY changes, this new-build bathroom looks nothing like the neighbor’s.
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This interior designer got to be her own client for a change.
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