Home Projects

You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!

Say goodbye to countertop appliances for good.

It looks completely different — for under $5,000.

It’s more budget-friendly, too.

You’re probably already struggling with this tough choice.

“I’m pretty sure this kitchen hasn’t seen an update since Beyoncé went solo,” the homeowner says.

The home was built in the 1830s.

DIY deck, coming right up.

They even discovered a whole new doorway hidden in the walls.

The home was formerly used as a college rental, so the kitchen had “dingy” and “grubby” vibes going in.

Mixing up your signature cocktail just got way more stylish.

“There really was nothing I liked about this room,” the homeowner says of the “before.”

You don’t even need a lot of space.

The pops of gold are great!

It was so much easier than I thought it would be.

It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!

“It feels calm and inviting,” the DIYer says.

The makeover cost $3,000!

I took the same principles around feature walls and went skyward.

Tackle grime before it even enters your home.

There's a design feature inspired by the London Tube.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

Number 2 might surprise you.

Green thumbs, assemble.

“I find myself staring at this corner from time to time,” the DIYer says of the “after.” (In a good way!)

And I love the way it turned out.

The hand-built vanity is so cool.

And it’s storage-packed with 22 drawers!

A maker’s mark isn’t the only thing you’ll want to look out for.

This white nightstand’s makeover required 7(!) layers of green paint.

Bonus: You’ll score an easy aesthetic upgrade.

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

I’ve always loved ornate floral wallpapers but can’t afford them covering every wall.

Instead of wallpaper I used patterned fabric, and the end result is gorgeous!

Pros give their expert tips for cutting down on upstairs noise.

The homeowners had just one request: Bring on the color.

This is the chicest screwdriver I’ve ever seen, and it's a DIYer's dream!

The “before” is straight out of the '70s.

The bathrooms go from “dungeon-like” and dirty to dramatically stylish.

“It was extra important to me to make it a place I loved,” this renter says of her apartment.

All you need is paint to make it your own.

This bathroom makeover is an antique-lover’s dream with wallet-friendly finds!

Pencil in a quick trip to the hardware store.

Food storage, but make it chic.

“The whole kitchen is now a statement piece that is also fun and very functional,” the apartment owner says.

Plus, you can choose any color of the rainbow.

And it was budget-friendly!

The “dated and boring” kitchen gets an airy and beachy vibe.

“The fireplace wall was very empty” before, the homeowner says.

Good news: It’s an easy fix.

Reinvent a go-to classic.

A big life change called for a color change — and a cozy spot to land each night.

It adds the perfect soft glow.

Muffle the noise once and for all.

The wallpaper is so whimsical — and in a clever, cost-effective spot.

Muffle the noise once and for all.

It’s giving “mirrorball” vibes.

It’s the perfect balance of spacious and cozy.

The kitchen wasn’t expanded, but the space is now used in a much smarter way.

“I loved the concrete floors, 13-foot-high ceilings … and that it was a pretty neutral canvas to work with,” the renter says. “I did not love all the gray and the super-white walls.”

I’m a firm believer that IKEA shoe cabinets really are the ultimate entryway hero — and the ultimate entry-level IKEA hack.

See how much the 80-square-foot space changes.

Goodbye, peeling floors.

“The bathroom really needed some updating and more personality,” the homeowner says.

See how I gave my 35-square-foot studio kitchen a makeover.

The "after" is so colorful.

It’s so bright and beautiful — even with white cabinets!

Some simple chores now can prevent much bigger projects (and costs) in the future.

“We wanted it to feel happy and inviting, without feeling overwhelming,” the DIYer says.

Don’t waste money on brand-new versions of these items.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

See the full cost breakdown.