Home Projects

From DIY projects to plants & gardening to remodeling ideas plus before & after renovation photos – here’s everything you need to tackle home projects.
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A $1,200 Makeover Rescues a Moldy Screened-In Porch from 1953
“I wanted a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy caring for my plants while drinking coffee and listening to music,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Aug 3, 2024
This Luxe Bedroom Makeover Adds a Hit of Color and “a Dose of Dopamine”
This apartment owner used the spacious loft living room as their bedroom. The more space (and color!) the better.
Sarah Everett
Aug 2, 2024
13 of the Very Best Rental-Friendly Hacks of All Time
Create the home you love and still get your deposit back.
Elizabeth Seward
Jul 31, 2024
After a Fire, This “Total Mess” Yard Space Transformed into a Beautiful Garden
The “after” is so dreamy and lush.
Sarah Everett
Aug 1, 2024
Everything You Need to Paint a Room: A Checklist for Total Beginners
Here's what you'll need to DIY a professional-looking paint job.
Julia Brenner
Jul 31, 2024
A Cookie-Cutter Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Makeover (It Triples the Storage!)
Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple went for a jungalow aesthetic.
Erica Finamore
Jul 31, 2024
Removing Old, Bulky Shower Doors Is Much Easier Than You Think
There's a fun, fresh bathroom in your future.
Regina Yunghans
Jul 31, 2024
It Took 2 Tries to Get the Cabinet Color Right in This Kitchen Makeover
See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.
Sarah Everett
Jul 30, 2024
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets So Well, They'll Look Like a Pro Did Them
Want your DIY to look a little less like a DIY? Read this.
Jennifer Prince
Jul 30, 2024
A Trendy Paint Decision Made This 152-Year-Old Bedroom So Much Cozier
It was cute before, but now it’s cozy and really nails that old-timey vibe.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 29, 2024
A Colorful Makeover Transforms This Tiny, “Too Serious” Entryway
It’s the perfect work-from-home and welcome-home spot.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 29, 2024
The Easy Trick for Choosing the Right Drill Bit, According to a Pro
Read this before you hang your floating shelves.
Erin Johnson
Jul 29, 2024
You’ve Heard of Naming Your Home, but How About Naming Each Room?
This tiny paint project will make your home feel like an expensive estate.
Sarah Everett
Jul 28, 2024
This Closed-Off Kitchen Loses a Load-Bearing Wall and Gains Style in Spades
It's so open and airy now!
Dana McMahan
Jul 27, 2024
A "Dingy" Living Room Gets a Cottagecore Makeover with a Stunning Fireplace
It looks so much brighter.
Sarah Everett
Jul 26, 2024
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Living Room’s Bold Blue Bookshelves
They’re a book lover’s dream!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 26, 2024
This $400 Under-the-Stairs Makeover Adds Smart Storage in a Tricky Spot
There’s a lot of potential in even the most awkward of spaces.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2024
A “Blank Slate” Balcony Transforms into the Dreamiest Outdoor Hangout
The lounger DIY project is so smart.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2024
A 133-Year-Old Condo's Tiny Kitchen Transforms into a Cottagecore Sanctuary
The pièce de résistance is the DIY limewash brick wall.
Leilani Labong
Jul 24, 2024
A "Disgusting" 83-Year-Old Porch Transformed into the Coziest Multi-Season Oasis
This 1941 home’s sunroom has seen lots of tenants — and lots of grime buildup — over the years. Here’s how two renters made it their own.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2024
10 of the Best Paint Ideas I’ve Ever Seen (All Beginner-Friendly!)
Got a paintbrush and a couple hours? You can do one of these projects.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 24, 2024
This Stunning Under-$100 Kitchen Makeover Was Done in Just 5 Days
The project brings the outdoors in.
Sarah Everett
Jul 23, 2024
I Turned a $1 Five Below Outdoor Find into the Most Stylish Headboard
You’ll never guess what it’s made of.
Angie Arias
Jul 23, 2024
A $300 Makeover Takes This Bathroom from “Very Neutral” to Cute and Colorful
Small DIYs completely transformed the space.
Sarah Everett
Jul 22, 2024
This "Dungeon-Like" Living Room's Transformation Feels Twice as Bright
The changes elicit a “WOW” from visitors.
Abby Monteil
Jul 21, 2024
I’m So in Love with This $30 Accent Wall Idea (It’s So Easy, Even I Could Do It!)
It’s quite versatile, too.
Sarah Everett
Jul 21, 2024
A 1979 Kitchen's Major Overhaul Was Done in 2 Phases (It's Pure Perfection!)
The fresh white paint makes it so gorgeous and airy!
Erica Finamore
Jul 20, 2024
The Creepy Reason Your Home Smells Like Rotten Eggs (and How to Fix It)
Smelling a gross rotten egg stench at home? It could be nothing — or it could be something really dangerous.
Chris Deziel
Jul 20, 2024
A $500 Mudroom Makeover Packs in 4 Clever DIY Projects
The new pass-through brings the drama.
Sarah Everett
Jul 19, 2024
This Luxe Bathroom Transformation Has the Coolest DIY Mirror I’ve Ever Seen
“Spend the time looking for solutions, and don’t rush into purchases,” this DIYer advises.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 18, 2024
This 100-Square-Foot Kitchen Got a Big, Beautiful Upgrade for Just $2,100
Wait until you see their backsplash!
Erica Finamore
Jul 17, 2024
I’m a Former Handyman, and This Is the DIY Skill Everyone Should Know
You’ll be able to use this skill in tons of different projects.
Chris Deziel
Jul 17, 2024
The Kitchen in This 100-Year-Old Home Got the Coziest Vintage-Inspired Makeover
The mission? Turn back the clock on this basic gray kitchen.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 16, 2024
The One Easy Task a Pro Plumber Does at Home Every Month
It takes just a minute, but it could save you hundreds of dollars in the future.
Jennifer Prince
Jul 16, 2024
This $10 IKEA Find Creates Storage Space Out of Thin Air
No more gatekeeping this gem.
Emma Dangel
Jul 15, 2024
This 1920s Spanish Bungalow Gets a Kitchen Infused with Warmth and Style
The terracotta tiles are dreamy.
Dana McMahan
Jul 15, 2024
My “Peacock Bathroom” Makeover Brings Charm Back to My 129-Year-Old Home
The before: grungy and cramped. The after: totally luxurious!
Heather Bien
Jul 14, 2024
An “Uninspired” Kitchen Gets an Electric Blue Cheetah Makeover (for Only $800!)
It’s giving total “main character energy.”
Cullen Ormond
Jul 13, 2024
I’m Still Shocked at How This Studio Renter Used an IKEA Sliding Door
It completely transformed the apartment.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 13, 2024
See How a TikToker Re-created Her ’90s Childhood Bedroom in Her Grown-Up Home
Before and … before? This “time travel room” is super nostalgic.
Shelby Deering
Jul 13, 2024
This 100-Year-Old Kitchen Got One of My Favorite IKEA Cabinet Makeovers Ever
The new look is so luxe — and completely matches the vibe of the house.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 12, 2024
How to Hang an Unframed Poster in Minutes
Think outside the frame.
Dabney Frake
Jul 11, 2024
See How I Transformed IKEA Cabinets into Luxe Living Room Furniture
These basic units can be upgraded for stylish storage in any room, not just the kitchen.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jul 11, 2024
A Cool Desk-in-a-Closet IKEA Hack Adds Storage (and Color!) to This Bedroom
It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 10, 2024
This Is Joanna Gaines’ Method for Picking a Paint Color (It's So Unexpected!)
Even Gaines has had to repaint a room when she didn’t love the color — and here’s how she says you can avoid that.
Sarah Everett
Jul 10, 2024
A $96 Paint Transformation Rescues These “Dreadful” Orange Kitchen Cabinets
It “feels like a brand-new kitchen,” the DIYer says. “It’s lighter and brighter as well as more modern.”
Sarah Everett
Jul 9, 2024
This IKEA Planter Hack Is One of the Smartest I've Ever Seen
This hack makes a strong case for raiding IKEA’s seasonal offerings.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2024
A “Dark and Uncomfortable” Deck Transforms into a Calming Summer Oasis
The two-toned paint job is so good!
Emma Kershaw
Jul 8, 2024
The Kitchen Reno Trend You’ll Regret Most, According to Contractors
Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.
Brittany Leitner
Jul 8, 2024
A Boring Kitchen Gets a DIY Update with Nancy Meyers Vibes — for Under $6,000
Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!
Erica Finamore
Jul 8, 2024
A Dated 1989 Kitchen Gets a Dramatic DIY Makeover for Only $9,000
The new backsplash brings major color and drama.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 6, 2024
This Dreamy Patio Transformation Is One of My All-Time Favorites
It’s simple, but so effective.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 5, 2024
See How This “Never Updated” ’90s Bathroom Became a Cottagecore Dream
Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.
Sarah Everett
Jul 4, 2024
A "Falling Apart" Kitchen Gets a Gut Reno with the Coolest Indoor/Outdoor Setup
You have to see the flip-out window.
Dana McMahan
Jul 3, 2024
3 Reasons Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Dated — And How to Fix Them
Keep your cabinets, but ditch the dated look.
Megan Beauchamp
Jul 3, 2024
This Vintage Cabinet Transforms into a Glam Nightstand with a $40 Makeover
It just took a few DIY changes.
Abby Monteil
Jun 30, 2024
How to Get Rid of Wasp Nests Without Getting Stung, According to Pros
Experts share when you can DIY it and when the project is best left to professionals.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 30, 2024
This Bedroom Makeover Has the Best Hack for Making IKEA BILLYs Blend In
The after is totally charming.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 29, 2024
This Living Room Makeover Uses All Neutral Colors, and It’s So Cozy
The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.
Chloe Konrad
Jun 28, 2024
New Paint and Built-ins Transform an "Awkward" Loft into a Cozy Bedroom
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The wall color is so good!
Collette Reitz
Jun 27, 2024
This $30 IKEA Staple Is Unrecognizable After the Most Adorable DIY
I’m inspired!
Abby Monteil
Jun 27, 2024
I Transformed My Laundry Room and It Made My Life So Much Easier
I even made space to store the carseat, which was a HUGE win.
Kristina Vänni
Jun 26, 2024
Gorgeous New Floor Tile Completely Transforms an All-White Bathroom
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It makes a huge difference!
Collette Reitz
Jun 25, 2024
Striking Green Tiles Add Drama to This “Lifeless” Pre-War Kitchen
It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 24, 2024
This New IKEA Gem Is the Fastest Way to Upgrade Your Living Room
It looks like something from a high-end showroom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 24, 2024
A Tiny, “Empty” Balcony Transforms into a Colorful Summer Retreat
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It’s so dreamy!
Emma Kershaw
Jun 24, 2024
4 Pros Share Their Best Tips for Keeping Flies Away Outside
A few simple tricks will get those pests to buzz off.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 23, 2024
This New IKEA Find Is So Versatile, You Can Use It in Every Room
It’s only $25, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 21, 2024
See How Pops of Color Instantly Transform a “Lifeless” Gray Deck
And it looks so chic!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 20, 2024
The One Upgrade I’ll Never Make in My Bathroom (Seriously, Never!)
It will totally ruin the look of your bathroom.
Heather Bien
Jun 20, 2024
This Kitchen Renovation's Controversial Cabinet Decision Totally Works
The "after" is so much more colorful.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 19, 2024
The $2 IKEA Staple I Stock Up on Every Time I'm in Store
It’s a DIYer’s dream!
Ashley Poskin
Jun 19, 2024