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 “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.
yesterday
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.
3 days ago
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
In Just 30 Days, This “Dated” RV Became Bright and Calming
HOME PROJECTS
"Our goal was to create a modern inspired tiny home on wheels, and that's exactly what we did," this RV owner says.
May 25, 2026
These Orangey Kitchen Cabinets Got an Unexpected Color Redo
Take it from this homeowner: In a kitchen redo, one of the most important steps in painting your cabinets is the prep work, so they're nice and smooth. Also important? Splurging on high-quality finishes here and there.
May 24, 2026
This Orangey Kitchen Became a Dream Space Thanks to Budget-Friendly DIYs
The bones of this kitchen were in great shape, but the color scheme needed a lift.
May 24, 2026
A $350 IKEA Hack Transformed This “Drab” Dining Room — Now It Seats 10
This DIYer's advice for renovating on a budget? "Get thrifty." She used secondhand finds and DIYs to get an expensive-looking dining room for less.
May 23, 2026
This Bathroom Is Saved Thanks to Added Laundry and Clever Storage
It's a two-in-one space!
May 23, 2026
A Beige, “Falling Apart” ’90s Powder Room Is Now Totally Unrecognizable
It's all thanks to added paneling, new brass accents, and a soft green paint selection.
May 22, 2026
This $600 DIY Turned a Blank Entryway into a Custom Built-In
The once unused space is now an organized drop spot right at the home's entryway.
May 22, 2026
These IKEA STALLs Got a Mid-Century Modern DIY
HOME PROJECTS
A piece of furniture made in a day for less than $350 total? Yes please.
May 20, 2026
A 1950’s Carport Got New Life with a Modern Curb Appeal Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This transformation gives the house a fresh update without losing all its retro charm.
May 19, 2026
This Coffee Table Was Trash but Now It’s Almost Unrecognizable
HOME PROJECTS
"I asked my neighbor why was he throwing it out, and he said it was just old and worn," this DIYer says. "I saw a table that I could restore."
May 19, 2026
This Early 2000s Tuscan Kitchen Looks So Much Better After 2 Easy Swaps
HOME PROJECTS
There are three great cabinet painting tips in this redo by Drew Scott of Lone Fox Home.
May 18, 2026
A DIY Tile Accent Wall Made This Old Bathroom Feel Custom
The space was trapped in the early 2000s, but a DIY redo filled with luxe touches totally changed that.
May 18, 2026
A $67 IKEA Hack Made This “Boob Light” Feel Less Builder-Grade
"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."
May 17, 2026
This “Too Brown” Kitchen Got a Bright DIY Redo That Added Tons of Storage
The wishlist for this redo included more storage, better lighting, a larger sink, better ventilation, and a new backsplash.
Mar 7, 2023
A $40 IKEA HEMNES Flip Became the Best Thing in This Bedroom
Sanding, painting, and sealing were all it took to breathe new life into this dark brown IKEA HEMNES dresser.
May 16, 2026
A DIY Loft Changed How This 330-Square-Foot Apartment Functions
The room looks unrecognizable and is much more multi-functional.
May 15, 2026
A $46 DIY Made These “Cheap-Looking” Interior Doors Look Vintage
"I'm lucky to have some amazing original features, like an exposed brick wall and cast-iron columns, and the doors felt really out of place," this apartment owner says of her dated interior doors.
May 14, 2026
This Dated ’80s Kitchen Got a Cheerful Pink Redo
Another highlight: Countertops that look like marble, but cost way less.
May 9, 2026