The Latest In Before & After

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Bold 1920s Tile Was Too Priceless to Give Up for This Kitchen Reno

What stayed (and what changed) in a childhood home.

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Why a “Dated” Flooring Choice Was Just What This London Home Reno Needed

Parquet can be just as cool as wide plank.

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Pink Walls and Black IKEA Cabinets Helped This Couple Love Their Galley Kitchen

The fluorescent light box had to go.

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Crate & Barrel’s Newest Line Makes No-Demo Renos Look Totally Custom

The oak and marble island in this Emily Henderson kitchen is off the shelf.

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How These Pro Renovators Avoided Stripping Any Wood During This Brownstone Remodel

In the kitchen, they started fresh with their favorite white paint.

All the Mistakes We Made During Our $2.5K DIY Kitchen Remodel

All the Mistakes We Made During Our $2.5K DIY Kitchen Remodel

And what we learned for next time.

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The Best Thing Leanne Ford Bought From Home Depot Goes Back to Her First Reno

Fourteen years later, she still turns to it.

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This Forever Kitchen’s Structural Steel Beams Serve a Second Purpose: Spice Storage

A built-in sliding cutting board also makes life simpler.

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The Best Contact Paper for a Low-Lift Countertop (or Cabinet!) Facelift

Vetted by real renovators.

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A $300 Renter-Friendly Makeover Brought 1920s Charm to This Boring White Kitchen

A faux stained-glass window greets you.

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What Converting a Tub to a Shower Will Really Cost You

A new online remodel calculator tallies it all up.

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Rather Than Settle for His Dishwasher’s Stainless Steel Door, This DIYer Wrapped It in Copper

Plus how it’s holding up a month later.

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Cherry Cabinets and Granite Counters Usually Scream ’90s—Not in This Pittsburgh Kitchen

A clear sealant and leathered finish make them modern.

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Against Friends’ Advice, a L.A. Couple Kept This Quirky Feature During Their Reno

The hidden doorway, on the other hand, got the boot.

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The 5-Inch Gap Between This Kitchen’s Oven and Waterfall Edge Was a Chance for Storage

We break down a Brooklyn couple’s blueprints.

Turning This Rectangular Kitchen Island Into a Trapezoid Maximized Stealthy Storage

Turning This Rectangular Kitchen Island Into a Trapezoid Maximized Stealthy Storage

Plus an upholstery-free bench hack.

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This Primary-Suite Refresh Revolved Around a Room-Dividing Wardrobe, Literally

The tub follows suit in the bathroom.

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What Does a Bathroom Inspired by a Toilet Paper Holder Look Like? A Pastel Dream

Meanwhile, the sibling space is like a “refreshing glass of lemonade.”