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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 Light Fixture Looks Store-Bought (but You Can Actually Make It)
Projects & Improvements
“I love that I made it,” townhouse owner Nate says.
Cullen Ormond

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This Is the “It” Stain for 2024, According to Behr
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Perfect timing!
Abby Monteil
yesterday
This $9 Dollar Tree DIY Makes “Super Cute” Spring Decor (It’s So Easy!)
Projects & Improvements
This is a DIY anyone can do.
Megan Baker Detloff
2 days ago
My Go-To Hack for Reviving Old Cabinets Works Every Time
Projects & Improvements
It takes just 5 minutes — and you probably already have everything you need to do it, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
3 days ago
We Gave a DIYer $25 to Shop at Goodwill — Here's What She Got for Her Home
Projects & Improvements
So many project ideas!
Ashley Poskin
Apr 20, 2024
This Easy Method Can Give You an Old-Money Patina Look in Hours
Design Ideas
It uses two ingredients you already have.
Shelby Deering
Apr 19, 2024
This $2 IKEA Gem Instantly Transforms Dated Cabinets (Without a Single Tool!)
Projects & Improvements
It’s the luxe-looking finish your cabinets are missing.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2024
5 Rules for Renter-Friendly DIYs, from a Maximalist Who Tried Them All
Projects & Improvements
In a way, it’s the opposite of a Before & After!
Sarah Everett
Apr 17, 2024
4 Golden Rules for DIYing the Trendiest Accent Wall of Your Dreams
Projects & Improvements
Follow this pro’s advice to turn your wall into a win.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 16, 2024
This Is How Much the Average Kitchen Remodel Actually Costs, According to Experts
Projects & Improvements
Believe it or not, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
Jennifer Billock
Apr 15, 2024
This Thrifted Shelf Hack Is “So Clever” and Couldn’t Be Any Easier
News
Absolutely ingenious!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 13, 2024
My Secret Fix for Sticky Drawers Costs $0 (and Works Instantly!)
Projects & Improvements
This trick is pro-approved.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 12, 2024
The Surprising DIY Bathroom Trend That Will Dominate 2024
Projects & Improvements
It’s not paint!
Kelly Dawson
Apr 11, 2024

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Latest Before & Afters

A Very 2010s Bathroom Gets a Dreamy Cottagecore Makeover
Gorgeous upcycles straight ahead!
Sarah Everett
yesterday
A Beige Bedroom Gets a Daring Paint Color (Plus the Coolest DIY Canopy!)
The bedroom evolved in phases.
Sarah Everett
2 days ago
This Kitchen Remodel Has One-of-a-Kind Shapes (and Striking Cabinets!)
Fluted texture and colorful knobs add even more flair.
Cullen Ormond
3 days ago
A Stuck-in-the-’60s Bathroom Gets a $986 Makeover (The Tile Stays!)
“The original wall tiles were beautiful,” the DIYer says.
Emma Kershaw
Apr 23, 2024
I Doubled My Rental Kitchen’s Storage and Counter Space for $1,500
IKEA cabinets for the win — again.
Geraldine Campbell
Apr 22, 2024
A One-Wall IKEA Hack Triples the Storage in This “Shoebox” Apartment
The makeover uses three types of IKEA shelves to create a super practical storage wall.
Emma Kershaw
Apr 22, 2024
A “Super Plain” Dining Room’s Makeover Has the Boldest Retro Wallpaper
This homeowner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to go bold.
Emma Kershaw
Apr 21, 2024
A “Small, Outdated” Kitchen Transforms with a Modern IKEA Makeover
The homeowner dreamed up some clever space-saving solutions, too.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 20, 2024

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My Biggest Kitchen Remodel Regret Gives Me Stress Every Single DayProjects & Improvements
I wish I knew before I added it to my kitchen!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 10, 2024
The Best Editor-Tested Window ACs That You Can Buy NowProjects & Improvements
Beat the heat this summer and beyond.
Britt Franklin
Apr 9, 2024
Lowe's Just Solved the Most Annoying Part of Your DIY Projects (Try It Now!)
Projects & Improvements
There’s a discount code, but it’s only active for the next week.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 4, 2024
The Secret to Finishing a Renovation, According to 100s of DIYers
Projects & Improvements
Chronic procrastinators and perfectionists, this one’s for you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 2, 2024
The Right Way to Paint Furniture (So Your Paint Job Actually Lasts)
Projects & Improvements
Do it right the first time and you won’t have to do it again — until you have a new favorite color, that is.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 31, 2024
The Secret to Getting a Pro-Level Result on Your Next DIY Paint Job
Projects & Improvements
Make your DIY a real “wow.”
Ashley Poskin
Mar 30, 2024
How to Grout Tile Like a Pro (Even If You’re a Total Tile Newbie)
Projects & Improvements
Warning: It will be messy.
June Bhongjan
Mar 29, 2024
You’re Probably Using the Wrong Plunger (And You’re Not the Only One)Projects & Improvements
“I am in my 50s and just learned this.”
Inigo Del Castillo
Mar 28, 2024
This Wallpaper Project Is Easier Than Peel-and-Stick
Projects & Improvements
You don’t need many tools, but you will definitely need a second set of hands.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 28, 2024
This Is the Easiest, No-Paint Way to Refresh Your Dining Furniture
Projects & Improvements
It’s practically no-mess.
Ashley Poskin
Mar 28, 2024
Even a Total Beginner Can Crochet a Blanket with This Easy Guide
Projects & Improvements
You don’t need much to get started with this craft — just a crochet hook, yarn, and a place to sit.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 27, 2024
The Biggest Red Flag to Watch for If You’re Hiring a Painter
Projects & Improvements
If you spot this, back away immediately.
Jennifer Prince
Mar 26, 2024

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The 6 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Kitchen Upgrades, According to DIY Experts
Projects & Improvements
Get more impact for less time, less work, and less money.
Jennifer Prince
Mar 23, 2024
18 DIY Easter Crafts to Try If You’re Totally Over Dyeing Eggs
Projects & Improvements
From bunnies to baskets, and everything in between.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
This $1 Target Kitchen Find Is an Unexpected Organizing Superhero
Projects & Improvements
All your tiny odds and ends will finally have a home.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
This Paint Color Is a Fresh, Sophisticated Spin on a ‘90s Fave
Projects & Improvements
It’s quite dramatic.
Sarah Everett
Mar 20, 2024
This $28 Costco Buy Is a DIY Must-Have (and Cheaper than Amazon!)
Projects & Improvements
It makes lugging supplies a breeze and is “super handy,” per TikTok commenters.
Sarah Everett
Mar 20, 2024
The 7 Best Fireplace Makeovers We've Seen YetProjects & Improvements
Dreamy fireplaces make staying in even better.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 19, 2024
See a Renter Instantly Transform Her “Bare” Cabinets with a Clever Hack
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Wow, I'm hooked.
Abby Monteil
Mar 19, 2024
Don’t Sleep on This Underrated “Ugly” Secondhand Find (It's a Hidden Gem!)
Projects & Improvements
This stereotypically boring furniture has a whole lot of potential.
Sarah Everett
Mar 18, 2024
The $9 Secret to Perfectly Painted Kitchen Cabinets (No, It’s Not Primer)
Projects & Improvements
Bonus: It's also mess-free.
Emma Taubenfeld
Mar 16, 2024
“Wallpaper Canopies” Are the Coolest DIY Twist on Accent Walls
Projects & Improvements
Here’s how you can bring the look home.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 15, 2024
What No One Ever Tells You About One of 2024’s Trendiest Wall Treatments
Projects & Improvements
If you want that cool rustic look, read this first.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 13, 2024
See How Epoxy Paint Turned This Bathroom into a “Tiny Sanctuary”
Design Ideas
The project was a DIY success.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 9, 2024