Our TeamSarah Everett

Sarah Everett

I cover Before & Afters, DIYs, home projects, and design trends.Brooklyn, NYKeep up with me on Apartment Therapy

About Me

I’m from Columbia, Missouri, a journalism town (okay, technically a college town with a big journalism school). It’s also home to one of my favorite things: True/False Film Fest, an international documentary festival. So I’ve been inspired by journalism/journalists/nonfiction storytelling for, I think, forever?

I have an MA and BA in journalism from the University of Missouri and Belmont University, respectively. While in school, I worked for city magazines (and also started working part-time for AT!). I learned to love clever, voicey content that’s helpful, whether it’s recommending something to watch or read, helping you get involved in your community, or helping you decorate your home.

As Home Projects Editor, I cover DIY and design, and I organize the Before & After series. (If you’ve done a cool project, please send it to me!) Outside of work, I love doing the crossword, chatting with friends, drinking iced lattes, and going on little walks and sometimes longer runs. If there were a job that combined those things, I would do that. But for now, I'll do the next-best thing, where I pretty much do chat with friends, read, drink lattes, and go on little walks — with lots of writing, editing, and looking at cool homes mixed in.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

My education

Belmont University (BA in Journalism), University of Missouri (MA in Journalism)


Latest Stories

A 2010 Basement Bathroom Got a Calm and Modern Shower Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The new tile shower is a total game-changer.
2 days ago
Their Stained Galley Kitchen Got a Black and White Budget-Friendly Redo
"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.
Jun 26, 2026
Their DIY Wall Mural Saved This Yellow and Stained Guest Bathroom
Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.
Jun 24, 2026
An IKEA HEMNES Shoe Cabinet Got a Shaker-Style DIY Redo for $130
"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."
Jun 22, 2026
This Living Room’s Fireplace Now Has a Dream Built-In Thanks to an IKEA BILLY Hack
HOME PROJECTS
The new scalloped shelving is a must-see!
Jun 19, 2026
An Unexpected Paint Color Took this Artist’s Living Room from Gloomy to Cozy
The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.
Jun 18, 2026
A Dark and Awkward Kitchen Got a Colorful Vintage-Inspired Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.
Jun 17, 2026
A Pepto Bismol Pink Kid’s Bedroom Got a Fun, Modern Redo
HOME PROJECTS
An aunt created a brand-new, totally cute and chic bedroom for her niece that can change as her style and interests change.
Jun 16, 2026
A Beige, Water-Damaged Bathroom Is Now Modern and Functional Thanks to Easy DIYs
HOME PROJECTS
New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.
Jun 15, 2026
Thrift Finds Starting at $1 Completely Transformed this ’80s Kitchen
Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.
Jun 14, 2026
A Windowless Bathroom Got an “Open and Airy” Redo That’s Actually Functional
This redo's full of room-brightening tips worth stealing.
Jun 14, 2026
An “Unusable and Overgrown” Yard Got a Dreamy Patio Redo with DIY Furniture
HOME PROJECTS
"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.
Jun 13, 2026
Her Paint DIY Completely Redid the Unfunctional Bathroom — It Looks Like Wallpaper
This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.
Jun 13, 2026
4 IKEA Finds and 1 Paint Color Completely Transformed This Living Room
HOME PROJECTS
The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.
Jun 12, 2026
A 100-Year-Old Fireplace Becomes a Star In this Living Room Redo
The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.
Jun 11, 2026
A Family’s Sentimental 1970s Camper Got a Second Life After a Bright Revamp
This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.
Jun 10, 2026
This Kitchen Felt Too Dark for Years — The Fix Was Simpler Than Expected
This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.
Jun 8, 2026
A Surprising Pop of Color Brightened a Dark, Dull Dining Room
"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun, and functional, and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.
Jun 7, 2026
A “Jaw-Dropping” Kitchen Redo Only Used Paint and Peel-and-Stick Paper
"I knew I wanted to give it a comfortable and practical look: modern-meets-retro," this renter says of her fun revamped kitchen.
Jun 6, 2026
A "Dated" Kitchen Got a Huge DIY Layout Overhaul
Despite knocking down a wall that changes everything about the space, this kitchen reno preserves its existing paneling and windows.
Jun 4, 2026
This “Unused” Corner Is Now the Coziest Reading Nook After a Bold DIY
"One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to interior design is not utilizing perfectly good space!" this DIYer says. This project leaves no usable inch untouched.
Jun 3, 2026
An Early 2000s Kitchen Got a $1,000 No-Demo Redo
Painting the cabinets made them unrecognizable from their orange-ish wood stain before and had a big impact on the whole kitchen.
Jun 2, 2026
A “Basic” Laundry Room Got a $502 Redo — Now It’s Packed with Storage
One clever fix: a wall-mounted drying rack.
Jun 2, 2026
A “Dark and Dingy” Renter’s Kitchen Got a Minimal, Boho Redo for only $180
See how one DIYer achieved this budget-friendly, rental-friendly, landlord-approved new look.
Jun 1, 2026
A “Dingy” Kitchen Got a Bold $500 Redo Thanks to Peel-and-Stick Tiles
A brownish gray kitchen becomes a fun, retro-looking cook space — no demo required.
May 31, 2026
“A ‘Blank, Empty, and Sad’ Spot Became a Major Design Moment for $500
A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.
May 31, 2026
Original 1950s Pink Tile Was Saved in This Bold, Beachy $500 Bathroom Redo
HOME PROJECTS
From the frilly 1950s to a colorful '80s Miami vibe.
May 30, 2026
This Dramatic Paint Color Revamped a Dated '90s Kitchen
The bold paint color makes the kitchen look super sophisticated.
May 29, 2026
This Chipped Mid-Century Dresser Is Now a Bold Geometric Statement Piece
This DIYer put in lots of sweat equity to create her modern-meets-vintage custom dresser.
May 29, 2026
A Patch of Grass Turned Into a DIY “Tropical Oasis” Patio
You've got to see the refurbished outdoor tub.
May 28, 2026
A ’90s Bathroom Got a Bright, Inviting DIY Redo in Just 1 Week
The project only took one week.
May 27, 2026
A “Dull” Builder-Grade Bathroom Now Feels Like a Spa for $400
A just-OK 2014 bathroom gets a stylish and serene budget-friendly makeover.
May 27, 2026
This Dark Vintage Kitchen Is Now Calm and Airy Thanks to a $2,000 Teal Redo
This retro kitchen redo keeps the cabinets but switches the color scheme.
May 26, 2026
This “Extremely Dated” Blue Bedroom Is Now a Modern Sanctuary
In this bedroom redo, less is more.
May 26, 2026
A Vintage Buffet in Disrepair Became a Beautiful Statement Piece
The buffet was an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace find that now looks like it could cost thousands.
May 25, 2026