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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Bright living room with white sectional sofa, blue and beige pillows, glass coffee table, and large windows with sheer curtains.
A DIYer Made the Cutest and Most Functional Sofa Tray Using Just 3 Items
You might already have the items on hand.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 21, 2025
This Grayish-White Bedroom Got a “Serene, Ethereal, and Romantic” Makeover
“The transformation reads bright and airy in the day, and deep and moody after twilight hours,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Aug 20, 2025
You’re Using a Box Fan All Wrong
Here's how to make a box fan work smarter, not harder.
Abby Monteil
Aug 20, 2025
A Boring Bedroom Corner Gets a Butter Yellow IKEA Makeover
“This was very cost-friendly and fun,” the DIYer says.
Abby Monteil
Aug 19, 2025
This Beige Kitchen Got the Cutest Cottage Makeover for Just $542
There are clever DIY ideas to borrow whether your kitchen is a temporary or forever place to cook.
Sarah Everett
Aug 18, 2025
Why You Should Change Your Ceiling Fan Direction This Winter
According to pros, it’ll save you energy and money.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 18, 2025
This Tenniscore-Inspired DIY Photo Display Is So Cute, You'll Want 3
It's got U.S. Open and "Challengers" vibes all in one!
Isabella Hussar
Aug 9, 2024
This 1910 Brownstone Bedroom Got a Makeover That Enhances Its Historic Charm
It came with great bones, like a fireplace and original woodwork.
Sarah Everett
Aug 17, 2025
Before & After: An 80-Year-Old Cottage Kitchen Gets a Storybook Makeover
The details are everything.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 16, 2025
A Peeling Porch Last Touched in the ’90s Gets a Pink Paint Makeover for $775
The lesson in this porch makeover? Think colorfully!
Sarah Everett
Aug 15, 2025
This “Traditional” Entryway Took a Turn for the Colorful and Maximalist in a $1,350 Makeover
It works way better for this family of five.
Sarah Everett
Aug 14, 2025
These IKEA Kitchen Cabinets Actually Work Better in My Bedroom
The IKEA SEKTION is sneakily a bedroom superhero.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Aug 14, 2025
This Simple DIY Takes Windows from Cheap to Charming in Minutes
Instant fairy tale vibes!
Olivia Harvey
Aug 14, 2025
This Living Room’s Makeover Feels Like a Cozy Hideway
“As a homebody, introvert, and remote worker, it feels especially important to create a space I truly enjoy being in,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Aug 13, 2025
Never Lose Your Keys Again with This Cute Coastal Cowgirl DIY
Try this before thrifting your oldest pair of jeans.
Yanel Siqueiros
Aug 12, 2025
This ‘90s “Beige on Beige” Bathroom Got the Most Luxurious Makeover
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 Classroom Supply Staple Is Sneakily So Good for Hanging Art
I've been using it for years.
Mackenzie Schieck
Aug 11, 2025
An IKEA Hack Creates Cozy Seating (and Storage) in This Dining Nook
“When one piece of furniture can play double duty, it’s a win for me,” the DIYer says.
Abby Monteil
Aug 10, 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
Her Apartment Was 90 Degrees Inside — Here’s What Worked to Cool It Down
The solution? Lots of searching online, and a stylish, renter-friendly fix.
Sarah Everett
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
An “Afterthought” Pantry Becomes the Star of the Kitchen in This Makeover
The project included several DIY “firsts” for the homeowners.
Sarah Everett
Aug 6, 2025
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Putting a Pool in My Backyard
I’m swimming in added fees.
Rose Morrison
Aug 6, 2025
A DIY Pro Just Created the "Most Simple" Way to Hide a Common Kitchen Eyesore
You only need two items.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 6, 2025
This $25 Decor Find Transforms Your Memories Into the Cutest Wall Art
You’ll get nostalgic every time you look at it.
Yanel Siqueiros
Aug 5, 2025
Dull, Peeling Kitchen Cabinets Got a Major Color Boost for $346
Plus, there’s cool new texture and hardware.
Sarah Everett
Aug 5, 2025
This 1956 Kitchen Had “Knotty Pine Overload” Until Its $2,460 Makeover
The DIYer’s grandpa built the kitchen cabinets.
Abby Monteil
Aug 4, 2025
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
A $500 Makeover Turns This “Stark White” SF Kitchen into a Colorful Victorian Stunner
"I had been getting really inspired by rich burgundy tones in homes," the DIYer says.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 2, 2025
This Tiny Nook Makeover Only Cost $100 and Changes the Whole Room
It proves every corner counts!
Sarah Everett
Aug 1, 2025
This $13 IKEA Hack Is My Favorite of 2025 (So Far!)
I'm not over checkerboard yet and this version is *chef's kiss*.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 1, 2025
This Easy Decor DIY Is the Cutest Way to Display Your Favorite Photos
This is so much cuter than a basic frame.
Yanel Siqueiros
Jul 31, 2025
My Renter-Friendly IKEA Lamp Hack Fixed My Harsh Lights for $32
It took less than 10 minutes.
Carolyn Moore
Jul 31, 2025
A 1980s Dining Room Gets the Most Sophisticated Thrifty Makeover
The DIYer says it’s like “being immersed in an oil painting.”
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 30, 2025
IKEA Is Quietly Changing Its Beloved BILLY Bookcase for the Better
Here’s what’s in store for this hack-friendly favorite.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 30, 2025
Use This Clever Decor Hack to Totally Customize a Plain Bedroom Staple
Your creative side will love this.
Emma Zawacki
Jul 29, 2025
This Kitchen’s Wood Makeover Was Inspired by the DIYer’s Grandparents
“We didn’t want to pour money into a rental, so it had to be budget-friendly,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2025
4 Throwback DIY Ideas from 2000s HGTV Shows That Totally Hold Up Today
2000s decorating shows are having a *moment* on TikTok.
Sarah Everett
Jul 29, 2025
This Bold Bedroom Makeover Has the Most Vibrant Wallpaper I’ve Ever Seen
The DIYer has over nine different wallpaper patterns in her home, and this is a fan favorite.
Sarah Everett
Jul 28, 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
A “Stark White” Kitchen Gets a “Cozy French Country Aesthetic” Makeover
For $1,700!
Cullen Ormond
Jul 26, 2025
This Yard Decor Is My Luxe Version of Plastic Flamingos
I love how they look on my patio.
Jamie Gold
Jul 26, 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
I Love How This One-and-Done Product Adds Vintage Charm to a Hallway
It’s instant old-school cool.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 25, 2025
We Asked 5 Master Gardeners What Plants Will Make Your Yard Smell Amazing
These super fragrant plants are also easy to grow.
Brittany Leitner
Jul 25, 2025
This Dingy Cabin Dining Room Got a Modern-Meets-Rustic Makeover
“I wanted to really celebrate the craftsmanship of this space and highlight the features,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 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
The Number One Tip to Nail the IKEA Track Curtain Trend You’re Seeing Everywhere
Is curtain drenching the new color drenching?
Mackenzie Schieck
Jul 23, 2025
This Brown 2000s Kitchen Got a Bright and Modern Makeover for Under $4,000
Goodbye, brown cabinets.
Sarah Everett
Jul 22, 2025
These 4 DIYs Will Reinvigorate Your Home This Summer
Jump on this bandwagon!
Brittany Leitner
Jul 22, 2025
This Bedroom Redo’s Brilliant BESTA Hack Solves the “Clothes Chair” Problem
The $872 bedroom makeover was inspired by a boutique hotel.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 21, 2025
These 9 Nature-Inspired Projects Bring the Outdoors In
HOME PROJECTS
From leafy wallpapers to other, more unexpected choices.
Sarah Everett
May 31, 2022
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
I’m Trying This Renter’s Living Room DIY Project ASAP
It solves one of my biggest wall decor problems.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2025
10 Brilliant Ways Our Readers Cool Off Their Homes in the Scorching Hot Weather
If you’re dripping sweat simply by sitting on your sofa, read this.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Bidet
Ready to give one a go? Start here.
Anna Kocharian
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
My Mom’s Golden Rule for the Prettiest, Healthiest Plants
She’s been doing this for decades.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 17, 2025
This Brilliant Gallery Wall Hack Is Going Absolutely Viral
Add charm to your gallery wall almost instantly.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2025
The "Ice Cube Trick" Makes One of Your Most Frustrating Home Problems Disappear
Mind. Blown.
Isabel Petrou
Jul 16, 2025
This NYC Bedroom Makeover Has a DIY Canopy Fit for Royalty
It’s airy and ethereal.
Sarah Everett
Jul 16, 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
These Peel-and-Stick Tiles Are Everywhere — And They Look Like Fancy Marble
One peel-and-stick, three ways. And it looks ultra-expensive.
Abby Monteil
Jul 14, 2025
This Balcony's $117 Transformation Makes Old IKEA Furniture Feel New
The balcony was becoming a collection spot “for old pots and dying plants,” says the homeowner.
Sarah Everett
Jul 13, 2025
This “Plain, Outdated” Kitchen’s $300 Transformation Added a Color Boost
It’s totally renter-friendly!
Cullen Ormond
Jul 12, 2025
This $7 IKEA Find Is About to Be Your New Favorite Storage Hack
It creates extra storage out of thin air!
Kelly Dawson
Jul 11, 2025