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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This Editor-Loved Tool Brand Is on Major Sale at Costco (Get It While You Can!)
Get to Costco, get your tools (and your $1.50 hot dog and soda combo), and then show us your favorite DIY projects.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2025
I Gave My IKEA HEMNES Dresser a Glow-Up for $60 (in 1 Weekend!)
The dresser was great for my first apartment, but I wanted it to better match my 2025 design style.
Ciara Benko
May 1, 2025
This 2006 Kitchen’s Moody Makeover Feels “Like a Beautiful Hotel Bar”
The paint color is enveloping.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 30, 2025
I Used This ’90s Craft Store Staple to Give My Dining Room a Glow-Up
My table runner went from dated to delightful in under 30 minutes.
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 30, 2025
“Orangey Pine” Cabinets Take a Turn for the Extremely Colorful in This Kitchen Makeover
The floors were a labor of love.
Sarah Everett
Apr 29, 2025
These 5 Bathroom Upgrades Are Never Worth the Splurge, According to Pros
Want a spa-worthy retreat? Skip these unnecessary additions.
Brittany Leitner
Apr 29, 2025
This Raised Garden Bed Has Sold 54 Times (!) in the Past 5 Days, Just in Time for Spring Planting
It comes in two colors.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 26, 2025
A 2000s Bathroom Gets a Luxe Makeover That “Feels Like a Palace Garden”
“I really wanted the space to feel unique and tied to my cultural roots,” the homeowner says.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 28, 2025
I Used a Pantry Find to Create Wall Art (It’s So On-Trend for Summer!)
Recycle your pantry staple into art.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 28, 2025
This Wallpaper Changes with the Seasons (You Have to See It!) 
We can’t wait to see what summer looks like.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 28, 2025
This Living Room Got a Bright Makeover with the Coolest Custom Furniture
It cost around $5,000.
Sarah Everett
Apr 27, 2025
A Standard-Issue White Kitchen Gets a $150 Facelift (It Looks So Vintage!)
It looks way more expensive than it is.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 26, 2025
A Dining Room Renovation Makes a “Closed-Off” Space Feel Brighter and Bigger
The new shelving racks up major compliments.
Sarah Everett
Apr 25, 2025
I Love the Neutral Color Palette in This Chicago Living Room Makeover
The BILLY bookcase hack is a must-see.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 25, 2025
See This $10 Thrifted Table’s Adorable, One-of-a-Kind Makeover
The all-in cost for the DIYer was about $24.
Sarah Everett
Apr 24, 2025
This Viral Paint Hack Isn’t Worth Your Time — Here’s What to Do Instead
Trust us on this one, put down the hammer
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 24, 2025
A “Millennial Gray” Kitchen Gets a Dramatic $3,000 Makeover, Thanks to IKEA Cabinets
She did the entire thing herself!
Cullen Ormond
Apr 23, 2025
I Used 2 Large Planters to Make a Designer-Inspired Side Table for Under $100
I love the silhouette.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 23, 2025
I’ve Never Seen a Headboard Like the One in This Stunning Bedroom Makeover
The makeover is packed with DIY projects.
Sarah Everett
Apr 22, 2025
A Renter’s Porch Transforms into a Cozy, Colorful Hangout
“The biggest change is, honestly, adding plants,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 21, 2025
See a Designer's Maximalist Kitchen Makeover (Decorated for Under $300!)
This interior decorator is allergic to white walls.
Sarah Everett
Apr 20, 2025
This $14 DIY Made a Crystal Chandelier Look *Even More* Luxe
“I was absolutely obsessed with the way it came out,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 20, 2025
How I Took My Stained 1970s Kitchen from Bland to Breathtaking (on a Budget!)
Before, it looked bad, and it smelled even worse. 
Shannon Ullman
Apr 19, 2025
Here’s the Upgrade One DIYer Did to Every Door in Her Home (for Under $40!)
It makes the whole house look more cohesive.
Shelby Deering
Apr 19, 2025
I Can’t Stop Raving About This 20-Year-Old Kitchen’s Fun Paint Update
It only cost $400.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 19, 2025
A $50 Facebook Marketplace Dresser Becomes a Striking Striped Statement Piece
This waterfall Art Deco dresser’s finish was beyond repair, so the DIYer decided to paint it.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2025
I’ve Never Seen Kitchen Trim Like This Before (It’s Incredibly Fun!)
It’s very nostalgic.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2025
This Hardware Store Buy Is My Secret to Cleaning Thrift Store Art
It completely eliminates grime.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 18, 2025
This 1920s Kitchen “Needed Some Depth” — See it Transform with $34 Wallpaper
The kitchen "had all the character but needed some depth,” the renter says.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 16, 2025
The $19 Secret to Real Wood on an IKEA Budget
The beauty of wood, without the price tag.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 16, 2025
This Headboard Hack Will Make Your Guest Room the Most Flexible (and Comfy!)
It’s basically a magic trick.
Shelby Deering
Apr 16, 2025
A Boring New-Build Bathroom Transforms into a “Boutique” Stunner for $1,825
The 43-square-foot bathroom is now “grand and moody.”
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2025
The Under-the-Radar IKEA Section DIYers Should Know About
And no, it’s not shelving. Or the "as-is" section!
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2025
A Living Room Makeover Helps a 520-Square-Foot Apartment Feel Much Larger
It’s stylish and space-savvy.
Sarah Everett
Apr 14, 2025
You Should Avoid Storing These Items in Your Garage, According to Pros
It can still be a catch-all, just not for everything.
Brittany Leitner
Apr 14, 2025
My Chef Friend’s Best Kitchen Remodel Advice Went Against Everything I Thought I Knew
I couldn’t believe it!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 13, 2025
7 IKEA BILLY Bookcases Transform This Living Room Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
There’s another jaw-dropping DIY project in the corner, too.
Sarah Everett
Apr 13, 2025
The Secret Ingredient That Makes Paint Go on So Much Smoother (Even On Furniture!)
Say goodbye to brush lines for good.
Heather Bien
Apr 13, 2025
Blah Beige Lampshades Get a “Cheap and Cheerful" Makeover
“The whole thing was cheap and cheerful,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 12, 2025
This Designer "Fabric-Wrapped" Her Fridge, and the Result Is So Charming
The pattern play is everything.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 12, 2025
I Can’t Believe a Cheap Tool Created Gorgeous Wall Art in This Kitchen
I literally thought it was peel-and-stick wallpaper.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 12, 2025
This Very 1990s Bathroom Gets a Victorian-Inspired Makeover
The “before” was “a 1990s hodgepodge of design choices.”
Sarah Everett
Apr 11, 2025
We Had a Pro DIYer Test This Viral "Lazy Paint Hack" — and It Actually Works
Gunky paint rims will be a thing of the past.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 11, 2025
A “Small, Disgusting, and Outdated” Cabin Kitchen Got a $2,500 Makeover
“I was excited to bring this kitchen up to code and bring it life and a personality,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 10, 2025
This DIY Kitchen Cart Makeover Is All in the Details
British baker Bridie West transforms a basic kitchen cart with paint and extra-special hardware and details.
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 10, 2025
It's Flea Market Season! Here's How to Hunt for Treasures Like a Pro DIYer
Two experts share their top secrets.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 10, 2025
A Builder-Grade White Living Room Gets Its Historic Charm (and Coziness) Back
This homeowner’s painting advice is “to be chaotic.” Find out why.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 9, 2025
Here Are All of the 2025 Colors of the Year We Know So Far
Almost all of these are vintage-inspired.
Sarah Everett
Apr 9, 2025
This $15 Trim Hack Is the Best Powder Room Paneling Idea I’ve Seen in Forever
It’s not your average chair rail.
Sarah Everett
Apr 9, 2025
A 1918 Apartment’s Plain Hallway Got a Pink and Green Glow-Up
As Glinda from "Wicked" puts it, "Pink goes good with green"!
Abby Monteil
Apr 8, 2025
Every Wall in This $1,500 Bedroom Makeover Is Seriously Impressive
“I love how the room brings in elements from my heritage while still feeling fresh,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2025
See How My Dumping Ground Backyard Became a Scandi-Modern Stunner
I wanted to stay true to my personal design style outside, too.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Apr 6, 2025
This Tiny 3x5 Bathroom Went from Blah to Bold
Now the bathroom wows.
Sarah Everett
Apr 5, 2025
This Practical IKEA Bowl Is a Surprising DIY Superstar
The possibilities are endless.
Jennifer Prince
Apr 5, 2025
This Stunning Kitchen Makeover Is “Art-Forward” and Incredibly Creative
The homeowner wanted to minimize waste in her kitchen transformation.
Sarah Everett
Apr 4, 2025
Two Muralists Just Launched Bold Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles That Will Totally Elevate Your DIY Game
Instant color, instant happiness.
Heather Bien
Apr 4, 2025
This Charming Powder Room Makeover Showed Me the Power of Paneling
From ‘90s blah to modern sophistication.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 4, 2025
After a Makeover, This “Off-Yellow” Kitchen Feels 3x as Bright
Upgrading the cabinets made a huge difference.
Sarah Everett
Apr 3, 2025
A “Teeny Tiny Hallway” Becomes a Colorful, Storage-Packed Feature
The paint color is a must-see.
Sarah Everett
Apr 2, 2025
I Love This IKEA TARVA Headboard Hack (It’s Giving “Luxury-Inspired Goddess”)
"No one would ever suspect its bones are IKEA,” the DIYer says.
Tamieka Welsh
Apr 2, 2025
I Truly Can't Get Over This Brilliant Headboard Hack
BRB, going to DIY.
Isabella Hussar
Apr 1, 2025
The Easy Way I Brightened Up the Kitchen in My 200-Year-Old Farmhouse
I employed a few low-lift changes that made all the difference in the snug-but-functional cook space.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 1, 2025
A "Welly Room" Is the Charming English Home Feature You Need This Spring
April showers bring home upgrades.
Jennifer Prince
Apr 1, 2025
A Makeover Transforms This "Unique" Online Find into a Living Room Focal Point
“If you find something secondhand that's one-of-a kind, act fast.” this DIYer says.
Tamieka Welsh
Mar 31, 2025
This $12 Hardware Store Gem Is My Home Projects Superhero
It’s perfect for any project involving a ladder.
Amanda Sandoval
Mar 31, 2025
This Is My New Favorite Way to Paint the IKEA PAX Wardrobe
I’ve seen dozens of PAX hacks, but I stopped scrolling and bookmarked this one.
Sarah Everett
Mar 31, 2025
This 1918 NYC Apartment Bathroom Goes from “Crumbly Mess” to Colorful Charm
The bathroom “hadn’t been maintained since, like, 300 B.C.”
Abby Monteil
Mar 30, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover Has Bold Paint and Zero Cabinets (Really!)
Secondhand finds complete the kitchen.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 29, 2025
This Kitchen Makeover’s Color Palette Was Inspired by a Bottle of Wine — and They Nailed It
The transformation cost under $500, and it feels like “a little jewel box” now.
Sarah Everett
Mar 28, 2025
See How I Upgraded My Bathroom with This Controversial Paint Color (and Sold My Home in 3 Days!)
Consider this your permission to experiment.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 28, 2025
I Gave My Early-2000s Bathroom with the Clunkiest Tub a Japandi-Inspired Makeover
I wanted to give the beige and brown bathroom with chrome finishes a style boost — plus make it functional for my growing family.
Amanda Sandoval
Mar 27, 2025
This Is the Viral Cabinet Trend You Might Instantly Regret (But It’s Fixable!)
TikTok commenters are divided.
Chloe Konrad
Mar 27, 2025