Projects

We’re not experts, just two happy homeowners who love to learn as we go and share our adventures (and misadventures) with the world. We’ve tackled our fair share of projects and gathered a slew of our most popular tips and tutorials for ya. From cabinet painting and drain unclogging to making your own art on the cheap, here’s what worked for us along the way.

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Where to Start
Pin Down Your Style Select A Whole House Color Palette
Decorate In Stages Make The Most Of Your Home’s Floor Plan
Make Big Changes Without Big Bucks Stop Feeling Intimidated & Dive Into DIY
Find The Energy To Keep DIYing Solve Decorating ADD
Avoid Matchy-Matchy Decor Use Graph Paper For Floor Planning
Negotiate A Good Deal Learn How We Stick To A Budget
Most Popular
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Paint Almost Any Piece Of Furniture
Paint (& Stain) A Wood Or Veneer Dresser Paint Wood Paneling In An Afternoon
Pick The Perfect Paint Color Paint A Brick Fireplace
Paint Trim & Cut-In Like A Pro Revamp Your Front Landscaping
Make A Rain Barrel Tile A Shower Surround Or Floor
Upholster A Headboard Upholster A Chair
Raise Your Shower Curtain Create An In-Cabinet Cork Board
Recover An Old Lamp Shade With Fabric Unclog A Particularly Stubborn Drain
Store & Stash Anything (Really!) Clean Your Whole House Quickly & Easily
Choose The Right Window Treatments Make Gorgeous No Sew Curtains
Live With Less Mix Up Safe Homemade Cleaners
Peruse A Ton Of Holiday Decor Ideas Create A Compost Bin
Make Lots Of Cheap & Sentimental Art Make A Framed Magazine Monogram
Dye Your Wedding Dress Build Graphic & Cool Postcard Shelves
paintingprojects
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Paint Almost Any Piece Of Furniture
Paint A Brick Fireplace Paint Your Floor
Totally Transform A Thrift Store Bench Paint Wood Paneling In An Afternoon
Refinish An Inexpensive Thrift Store Chair Paint A Bookcase
Spray Paint Almost Anything Keep Things Cohesive With Paint
Paint Your Front Door Red Paint A Wood Deck Or Front Porch
Paint Terra Cotta Pots & Planters Paint Your Garage Doors
Camouflage Exterior Eyesores Choose Better Painter’s Tape
Transform An Ugly Mirror Update A Room With Paint & Accessories
Pick The Perfect Paint Color Paint Chic & Subtle Horizontal Stripes
Paint Trim & Cut-In Like A Pro Paint Brick To Unify A Disjointed Room
Add Modern Stripes To A Nursery (Video) Paint The Back Of Your Cabinets
Pick The Best Paint Color For Your Ceiling Learn About The Impact Of Color
Grab Playful (& Eco) Wall & Ceiling Colors Paint (& Stain) A Wood Or Veneer Dresser
Pick From A Few Chic Paint Palettes Bring In Bold & Saturated Wall Colors
Peruse A Ton Of Paint Color Tips Learn Which Paint Chips Help Most
Our Room Makeovers
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Our Full Bathroom Renovation Our Laundry Transformation
Our Bedroom Makeover Our Living/Dining Room Redo
Our Kitchen Renovation Our Office/Guest Room Redo
Our Half Bathroom Makeover Our Den Transformation
Our Sunroom Transformation Our Patio Makeover
Our Front Porch Redo Our Front Yard Transformation
See Our Home’s Floor Plan See Our Land Layout
Our Other Makeovers
Kim’s Kitchen Transformation Stacie’s Bedroom Makeover
Janis’ Living Room Update Carla’s Eat In Kitchen Update
Blayne’s Bedroom Transformation Abbey’s Family Room Overhaul
Olivia’s Kids Room Overhaul Olivia’s Bathroom Quickchange
Blayne’s Living Room Update Ania’s Living/Dining Room Redo
Ashley’s Living Room Makeover Phuong’s Bedroom Transformation
Lee’s Homework Zone Redo Eve’s Dining Room Do-Over
Amy’s Living Room Makeover Chantel’s Living Room Redo
Tiffany’s Family Room Redo Carrie’s Sunroom To Bedroom Makeover
homeimprovementhelp
Change Out Door Hardware Stain A Concrete Floor
Replace A Toilet Have All Of Our Must-Have Tools On Hand
Install A Programmable Thermostat Caulk More Cleanly
Restore Stained Tile Refinish Your Hardwood Floors
Install Peel & Stick Vinyl Tile Upgrade Your Toilet In Two Major Ways
Frost Any Window With Ease Control Renovation Dust
Transform An Unfinished Basement Stop Feeling Intimidated & Dive Into DIY
Demo An Entire Bathroom Rebuild A Bathroom After Demo
Tile A Shower Surround Or Floor Grout Wall Or Floor Tile With Ease
Install Trim, Baseboards & Quarter Round Turn A Table Into A Bathroom Vanity
Fully Gut & Renovate A Bathroom Determine If You’re Obsessed With DIY
Find The Energy To Keep DIYing Install Or Replace A Kitchen Faucet
Haul Large Objects Without A Truck Fix An Annoying Sticky & Swollen Door
Seal Tile/Grout For Easy Maintenance
exteriorupgrades
Landscape Your Patio Lay A Slate Walkway
Grow A Lush Lawn Add Curb Appeal
Score Free Labor On Craigstlist Add A Door Knocker
Paint Your Front Door Red Build A Stone Fire Pit For $28
Gussy Up Your Front Porch Make A Rain Barrel
Paint Terra Cotta Pots & Planters Paint Your Garage Doors
Paint A Wood Deck Or Front Porch Camouflage Exterior Eyesores
Revamp Your Front Landscaping Make Hanging Glass Candle Lanterns
Pimp A Birdhouse Completely Transform Your Patio
Plant An Edible Garden Maintain An Edible Garden
Upgrade Your Edible Garden Tune Up & Maintain Your Lawn Mower
Let's Get Crafty
Create An In-Cabinet Cork Board Faux-Tile A Tray
Decorate With Empty Wine Bottles Make A Fragrant Reed Diffuser
Creatively Gift A Bride & Groom Use Corks To Create A Chic Centerpiece
Display Flowers In A Fresh New Way Make A Cheap & Easy Terrarium
Recover An Old Lamp Shade With Fabric Make Decorative Planters & Containers
Create A Faux Sheepskin Rug Whip Up A Faux Sheepskin Throw
Whip Up Something Cute & Crafty (Video) Use $6 Wrapping Paper On An Armoire
Line Dresser Drawers With Gift Wrap Make A Whimsical DIY Nursery Mobile
Make A DIY Baby Book DIY A Sweet & Meaningful Calendar
Make Cork & Fabric Covered Vases Whip Up Decorative DIY Clothespins
Upgrade Cheap Terra Cotta Planters
One Hour-ish DIY
Upholster A Headboard Create An In-Cabinet Cork Board
Create An Instant Mudroom Take Your Linen Closet Doors Off
Upholster A Chair Soften A Room With Curtains
Raise Your Shower Curtain Make A Sleek & Cheap Wood Headboard
Set The Table With Style Decorate With Empty Wine Bottles
Update An Old Fan Hang Curtains With Ease
Add Luxe Bedroom Lighting Transform An Ugly Mirror
Update Old Furniture In 3 Minutes Hang Some White Faux Wood Blinds
Display Flowers In A Fresh New Way Set The Table In A Snap (Video)
Lighten And Expand A Windowless Room Recover An Old Lamp Shade With Fabric
Easily Upgrade A Bare Ceiling Bulb Five Fresh House Sprucing Ideas
Make Gorgeous No Sew Curtains Paint A Mirror For A Chic New Look
Make An Easy No-Sew Crib Skirt (Video) Make A No-Sew Crib Skirt (Option 2)
Switch Up A Glass Cabinet In Your Kitch Add Some Fresh Spring Decor On A Dime
Whip Up A Homemade Pendant Light Style One Desk Four Different Ways
Customize A Cheap Bookcase
Afternoon Projects
Bring Hotel-Chic Inspiration Home (Video) Transform A Thrift Store Bench
Refinish An Inexpensive Thrift Store Chair Add Polish And Style To Any Space
Make An Outdoor Room Build Custom Floating Shelves
Build Custom Shelves With Ledges Paint Wood Paneling
Paint A Brick Fireplace Paint Your Floor
Paint A Wood Deck Or Front Porch Paint Almost Any Piece Of Furniture
Paint Trim & Cut-In Like A Pro Paint (& Stain) A Wood Or Veneer Dresser
Build An Upholstered Ottoman Make A Decorative Screen For Cheap
Build A DIY Desk Make An Under Desk File Cabinet
Make A Pedestal Table Turn A Table Into A Bathroom Vanity
Build Graphic & Cool Postcard Shelves Add Up Fun Magnetic Wall Decor
Master Many Framing Arrangements Paint A Ceiling
Paint Your Front Door & Add Hardware
Weekend Undertakings
Add A Dining Area In Your Living Room Pimp Your Laundry Room
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Create Bedroom Built-Ins
Create A Multifunctional Room Tile A Shower Surround Or Floor
Refinish Your Hardwood Floors Revamp Your Front Landscaping
Plant An Edible Garden Gussy Up Your Front Porch
Lay A Slate Walkway Totally Transform A Sad Tiny Closet
Organize Your Garage Organize Your Garage Again
Pare Down & Organize Closets (Part 1) Pare Down & Organize Closets (Part 2)
Add Oomph To Any Room Crisp Up A Room In 7 Easy Ways
Avoid Matchy-Matchy Decor Use Graph Paper For Floor Planning
Paint Almost Any Piece Of Furniture Pick The Perfect Paint Color
Paint (& Stain) A Wood Or Veneer Dresser Upholster A Headboard
Upholster A Chair Store & Stash Anything (Really!)
Recover An Old Lamp Shade With Fabric Make Gorgeous No Sew Curtains
Choose The Right Window Treatments Raise Your Shower Curtain
Make Lots Of Cheap & Sentimental Art Paint A Bookcase
Make A Framed Magazine Monogram Spray Paint Almost Anything
Totally Transform A Thrift Store Bench Transform An Ugly Mirror
Update A Room With Paint & Accessories Restore Stained Tile
Steal Ideas From This Apartment Overhaul Faux-Tile A Tray
Decorate With Empty Wine Bottles Make Decorative Planters & Containers
Use Corks To Create A Chic Centerpiece Line Dresser Drawers With Gift Wrap
Use $6 Wrapping Paper On An Armoire Make Cork & Fabric Covered Vases
Whip Up Something Cute & Crafty (Video) Update An Old Fan
Add Luxe Bedroom Lighting Easily Upgrade A Bare Ceiling Bulb
Customize A Cheap Bookcase Whip Up A Homemade Pendant Light
Add Oomph To Any Dorm Or Apartment Totally Transform A Sad Tiny Closet
Make A Pedestal Table Turn A Table Into A Bathroom Vanity
Build A DIY Desk Make An Under Desk File Cabinet
Build Custom Shelves With Ledges Build Custom Floating Shelves
Make A Decorative Screen For Cheap Build An Upholstered Ottoman
Build Graphic & Cool Postcard Shelves
Paint Almost Any Piece Of Furniture Use $6 Wrapping Paper On An Armoire
Paint (& Stain) A Wood Or Veneer Dresser Line Dresser Drawers With Gift Wrap
Customize A Cheap Bookcase Upholster A Chair
Totally Transform A Thrift Store Bench Paint A Bookcase
Make A Pedestal Table Build A DIY Desk
Make A Decorative Screen For Cheap Build An Upholstered Ottoman
Make An Under Desk File Cabinet Turn A Table Into A Bathroom Vanity
Refinish An Inexpensive Thrift Store Chair Update Anything With New Hardware
Repurpose Baskets, Rice, & Books Repurpose Household Items
Reinvent Candle Holders As Servingware Turn A Thrifty Find Into Kitchen Storage
Turn A Plate Into So Much More
Keep Your Featherbed In Place Keep Your Duvet From Slipping Around
Remove Carpet Dents Clean Tools With Coca-Cola
Unclog A Drain Unclog A Particularly Stubborn Drain
Keep Warm If The Heat Goes Out Clean Your House Easily & Efficiently
Remove A Stain In Your Granite Counter Get Rid Of Pests Like Cockroackes
Deal With Bed Bugs Solve Little DIY Speedbumps
Take Better Pictures Of Your House Test Your Furniture For Lead Paint
Haul Large Items Without A Truck Wrangle & Hide Ugly Desk Cords
Fix An Annoying Sticky & Swollen Door Accommodate Guests In A Small Office
Keep Your House Safe & Secure Upgrade Without Worrying About Resale
organizationoptions
Store & Stash Anything (Really!) Make Life Easier With Quick Fixes
Pare Down And Organize Your Closet Sort & Store Your Jewelry
Turn A CD Storage Box Into A Shelf Create A Wrapping Paper Station
Pack And Move With Ease Make A Towel & Bathing Suit Drying Rack
Store Cereal With Style Make Toilet Paper Look Chic
Organize Magazine & Online Images Systematically Organize Any Space
Organize And Store Your Extra Decor Style A Bookcase Or Open Shelves
Organize Your Garage Organize Your Garage Again
Organize Your Bathroom Closet Hang Functional Hooks In Your Nursery
Maintain Kitchen Sink Style & Function Be Ready In Case Of An Emergency
Control All Those Unsightly Desk Cords Keep Your Paint Cans Up To Par
Pare Down & Organize Closets (Part 1) Pare Down & Organize Closets (Part 2)
Create A Sleek Photo Storage System Totally Transform A Sad Tiny Closet
Tweak & Organize A Guest Room Closet Get Organized Before Baby
Clean Up Your Pantry/Kitchen Cabinets
decoratinglessons
Avoid Matchy-Matchy Decor Choose The Right Rug
Mix Patterns & Prints With Ease Make Your Windows Look Huge
Style A Bookcase Or Open Shelves Keep Things Cohesive With Paint
Decorate A Dorm Or An Apartment Expand Your Space With Mirrors
Use High End Pieces As Inspiration Solve Decorating ADD
Score A Custom Room Makeover Spice Up Your Kitchen With A Rug
Update A Room With Paint & Accessories Dress Up Your Sliding Doors
Choose The Right Window Treatments Conquer Framing Arrangements (Video)
Decorate In Stages Keep House Plants Looking Chic
Use Graph Paper For Floor Planning Learn What You Love
Coordinate Hardware Finishes See Our Favorite Shopping Resources
Shop For Accessories With Confidence Instantly Chic Up A Neutral Space
Pick The Right Accent Pillows Study A Few Bedroom Decor Basics
Deal With Space Above Your Cabinets Upgrade Your Kitchen In Two Steps
Pin Down Your Style Master The Art Of Space Planning
Crisp Up A Room In 7 Easy Ways Peruse Our Decorating Rules
healthygreenliving
Keep Your Home Safe For Kids & Pets Enhance Air Quality In Your Home
Detox Your House Check For Deadly Radon Gas
Use House Plants To Purify Your Air Start Herbs & Vegetables From Seeds
Make Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs Plant An Edible Garden
Get Rid Of Ants Naturally Create A Compost Bin
Show Mother Earth Some Love Get Back To Basics
Look Cute And Save The World Choose The Right Organic Mattress
Learn What To Avoid & What’s Safe Gain Free House Plants With Cuttings
Install An Under-Sink Water Purifier Make A Rain Barrel
Change Your Soap, Save The Planet Use Less, Save More
Make An Easy Dusting Upgrade Mix Up Safe Homemade Cleaners
Hunt Down Amazing No-VOC Paint Search Far & Wide For An Eco Crib
Test Your Furniture For Lead Paint Use Natural Ingredients To Clean House
Cut Down On Waste & Avoid BPA Mow Your Lawn Fume Free
Learn What The Heck’s In Your Water
Keep It Clean
Clean Your Whole House Quickly & Easily Mix Up Safe Homemade Cleaners
Use Natural Ingredients To Clean House Change Your Soap, Save The Planet
Make An Easy Dusting Upgrade Tidy Up Your House In A Snap
Clean Up Your Pantry/Kitchen Cabinets
artsyideas
Make Lots Of Cheap & Sentimental Art Create Stationery Art
Create Custom Pet Art Make Custom Magazine Art
Whip Up Dramatic Photo Art Hang Framed Black & White Portraits
Create A Wall Of Asymmetrical Frames Redo A Wall Of Frames (For Cheap)
Score Cheap Art By The Dozen Paint A Mural
Make Art From Practically Anything Make Free Inspiration Art
Hang Things Evenly & Securely Hang 3D Wall Art For Texture & Fun
Use Chalk For Freehand Wall Decor Use Quirky Household Objects As Art
Master Framing Arrangements (Video) Use Grasscloth For Texture & Privacy
Paint Pop Art Over Old Art Take Artsy Photos At The Fair
Make A Framed Magazine Monogram DIY Something Chic On A Dime
Whip Up Custom “Vintage” Wood Signs Build Graphic & Cool Postcard Shelves
Add Fun Magnetic Wall Decor Make An Artsy DIY Clothesline
petprojects
Make A Doggy Food & Water Station Create Custom Pet Art
Travel Seamlessly With Your Pet Slyly Stash Your Dog’s Crate Out Of Sight
Create A Pet Zone On Your Porch Learn More Pet Tips From Burger’s Blog
loveydoveystuff
Expand Your Cooking Repertoire Commemorate Every Vacation Together
Display Your Favorite Souvenirs Add Romantic Bedroom Monograms
Dye Your Wedding Dress Enjoy Fresh Flowers Every Month
Make A Fun Couple’s To-Do List Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Start A Fun & Meaningful Tradition Resolve Decorating Disagreements
Develop Anniversary Traditions Display Your Wedding Momentos
Entertain Each Other On A Road Trip Decorate With Meaningful Collections
DIY A Sweet & Meaningful Calendar
>moneysavingtips
Save Pennies Across The Board Score A Discount Faucet
Negotiate A Good Deal Have A Yard Sale
Score A Free Dishwasher Snag A Super Cheap Sink
Get Hardwood Floors For Cheap Save Hundreds On A Sofa
Avoid Sneaky “Location Inflation” Live With Less
General Money-Saving Ideas Start Herbs & Vegetables From Seeds
Save Even More Cash In A Snap Put The Breaks On Extra Spending
Give & Get Free Stuff With Freecycle Buy The House That’s Right For You
Painlessly Save Even More Moolah Make A Few Calls, Save Major Bucks
Learn How We Manage Money Learn From Someone Older & Wiser
festiveholidayfun
Set The Table For Christmas Carve A Mean Pumpkin
Dress Up Your Tree For Christmas Give Your Tree A Bright Citrus Theme
Deck The Halls On The Cheap Wrap Presents In Unexpected Ways
Paint Faux Pumpkins Create Elegant Holiday Decor
Use Ornaments In Unexpected Ways Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Make Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs Make An Edible 4th Of July Centerpiece
Decorate For Halloween Decorate More For Halloween
Paint Pumpkins & Spookify Your Porch Seasonally Switch Out Your Decor
Plant Paperwhites Make Your Own Chic Little Ornaments
Grab Some Cheap & Easy Gifts Grab More Cheap & Easy Gifts
Decorate For Thanksgiving Make Snowman & Santa Starfish
Add Some Holiday Sparkle Display Wreaths In Interesting Places
Peruse A Plethora Of Holiday Ideas Start A Sweet Valentine’s Day Tradition
Baby Business
Peruse Our Big Nursery Makeover See Our Boy Nursery Concept
See Another Boy Nursery Makeover Get Organized Before Baby
Make A Whimsical DIY Nursery Mobile Learn How We Chose A Crib
Come Nursery Shopping With Us Learn About Baby-Safe No-VOC Paint
Make Sweet No Sew Nursery Curtains Create A Playful Nursery Mirror
Refinish A Dresser/Changing Table Line Nursery Drawers With Whimsy
Make A No Sew Custom Crib Skirt Make A Second Type Of DIY Crib Skirt
Whip Up Some Book Ledge Shelves Add A Fun Wall Of Nursery Art
Totally Transform A Sad Tiny Closet Take Sweet & Sentimental Baby Pics
Learn Everything About Cloth Diapers Make A Fun Interactive Magnet Wall
Find More Baby Related Chatter Keep Baby Clutter Under Control
Add Some Simple Baby-Stuff Storage See Our 5 Favorite Newborn “Tools”
Peep Clara’s Cute Birth Announcement Check Out Our “Clara’s Here!” Post
Make A DIY Baby Book See How We Shared Our Baby News
Make A Baby’s-Coming Holiday Card Check Out Plenty Of Prego Questions
See Our First Baby’s Coming Blog Post Keep Your Home Safe For Kids & Pets
Whip Up Decorative DIY Clothespins Make A Playful Kid Art Clothesline

*And now for a bit of legal mumbo jumbo: The various home improvement and decorating related methods, suggestions, and tutorials above are not error proof, they’re merely what worked for us along the way (remember we’re just regular people, not experts in the field). Extra precautions and additional research are always advised and Young House Love cannot be held responsible for your personal safety or the outcome of your home improvement undertakings. Therefore if you are injured attempting something you have seen or read about on our site, or if a project doesn’t yield the results that you intended, Young House Love is in no way liable. However, if you happen to see a picture of Clara or Burger and your heart breaks due to cuteness, we’ll take full responsibility for that. Check out the rest of our disclaimer here.