Brittney and her family decided to replace a cracked backyard patio that had developed drainage problems and settlement issues. Large cracks had spread across the concrete, and one section collected water during rainstorms, directing moisture toward the foundation. Rather than patching the surface or pouring a new slab, they decided to remove the concrete completely...

Want a pantry that stores more without taking over the floor? In a lot of homes, storage problems come from shelf layouts rather than a lack of square footage. Deep corners become dead zones, rolling carts take over walkways, and food starts stacking wherever space remains. This project, shared on Reddit by user No-Carpenter-7472, began...

Garden hoses often end up draped across landscaping, piled beside planting beds, or attached directly to the side of a house. Wanting a dedicated place to store the hose without mounting hardware to the house, Brittney Smart’s husband built a freestanding garden hose station from a 4×4 redwood post. Instead of installing a wall-mounted hose...

Designer black-and-white vases can cost far more than the secondhand pieces they resemble. After finding a blue ceramic pitcher at a thrift store, Brittney Smart transformed it with white paint and hand-painted stripes that changed its appearance completely. Instead of purchasing a new decorative vase, Brittney relied on spray paint, a small brush, and a...

Brass fixtures continue to appear across kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and furniture hardware, but this project takes the material in a different direction. Instead of purchasing a finished accessory, a collection of brass plumbing fittings became a custom toilet paper holder with an industrial look. What makes the project stand out is the source of...

Most shelves solve one problem and create another. Wood shelves add storage but block light, cover windows, and make small rooms feel more crowded. DIY creator Brittney Smart found a way around that tradeoff. Using clear acrylic panels mounted inside a window frame, she created shelving that holds plants and décor without sacrificing the view...

The front of the house already had fresh white brick, a dark roof, and established landscaping. What it lacked was a focal point. Large sections of blank wall surrounded the windows, making the facade look flat from the street despite the clean exterior. Instagram creator @shellychicboutique decided to tackle the problem with a simple shutter...

Brittney and her family spent a weekend transforming a narrow strip of lawn beside their home into a flagstone garden path. Instead of pouring concrete, they recessed large flagstone pieces into the grass, creating a walkway that remains connected to the landscape. Adults and children worked together throughout the installation process, from positioning stones to...

Custom storage baskets can cost more than the shelves they sit on. After installing floating shelves above her toilet, Brittney Smart needed a way to store extra towels, but none of the baskets she found fit the space correctly. Instead of settling for a basket that was too small or too large, she built one...

Exterior updates often start with paint, shutters, new landscaping, or siding replacement. In this project, none of those changes happened. Brittney’s husband focused on one overlooked area: the empty space beneath the windows. Using cedar boards, exterior screws, potting mix, and flowering plants, he built custom window boxes that brought color and depth to the...

Ceiling lights often disappear into the room instead of shaping it. Basic flush mounts and standard glass shades add light but almost no texture once the fixture turns off. That is why this oversized globe light started getting attention. Instead of buying a woven pendant, the entire fixture was built from a giant balloon, cotton...

Finding storage for a narrow kitchen corner presents a challenge. Standard baker’s racks often leave gaps, block windows, or occupy more floor space than necessary. Looking for a better solution, Debbie from Debbiedoo’s built a floor-to-ceiling baker’s rack using plumbing pipes and wood shelves. The finished piece provides storage, display space, and architectural presence while...

Small bathrooms often run out of storage before they run out of wall space. Cabinets fill up, baskets crowd the vanity, and extra towels compete for every available shelf. That was the challenge Brittney Smart and her husband set out to solve in this bathroom makeover. Instead of adding a bulky cabinet above the toilet,...

Curtain rods rarely become the detail people remember in a room. Paint colors, furniture, and artwork usually attract the attention. In this makeover, the window hardware became one of the most interesting design features. Instead of purchasing a decorative rod from the home decor aisle, Debbie from Debbiedoo’s turned to the plumbing department. Using galvanized...

Cleaning concrete countertops with soap feels like the safest option. It avoids harsh chemicals and seems like the best way to protect the surface over time. Nothing looked wrong at first. The countertop stayed clean after each pass, and there were no visible signs that anything was changing. What shifted appeared later, not during cleaning...

Most thrift store furniture makeovers rely on white, black, sage green, or natural wood finishes. This $19 Goodwill sideboard took a different direction. Instead of trying to hide its traditional shape, Instagram creator @shellychicboutique embraced it with a high-gloss hot pink finish that transformed one of the most dated pieces in the store into the...

Most furniture makeovers focus on paint color. This dresser took a different path. Instead of relying on a new finish alone, Debbiedoo used a large floral stencil, metallic paint, and a few simple techniques to create the appearance of hand-painted artwork across the drawer fronts. The project shows how a plain dresser can become a...

Decorative pillows can transform a room, but finding covers that match your style often comes with a surprising price tag. Instead of shopping for new ones, Debbie from Debbie-Debbiedoos found a creative alternative hiding in the paint aisle. Using an inexpensive painter’s tarp, a stencil, and a hot glue gun, she created custom farmhouse-style pillow...

Most pantry frustrations start with shelves that seem useful at first. Deep shelves hold a lot of food, but they also create hidden storage where cans disappear, boxes get buried, and expired products sit untouched for months. Each shopping trip pushes older items farther into the back until the pantry becomes harder to manage. That...

Old dining chairs often get pushed into storage once the seat breaks, sags, or disappears. Many repairs involve plywood, foam, fabric, and a complete upholstery rebuild. Brittney Smart chose a different solution. Instead of rebuilding the seat with traditional materials, she transformed the empty frame with woven jute webbing. Once the strips were stretched, woven,...

Most thrifted dressers get painted from top to bottom. This one took a different path. After finding a solid wood dresser for just $30, Instagram creator @shellychicboutique stripped away the heavy orange finish, uncovered the natural wood grain hiding underneath, removed the dated curved base, and paired a painted blue body with a wood top...

Want wall storage that keeps paper clutter organized without covering the desk in plastic trays and office bins? This project started with an old picture frame and scrap fabric, then turned into vertical storage that feels closer to decor than office organization. Instead of adding bulky containers or stacked organizers, she stretched fabric across the...

Want marble decor that feels custom instead of mass-produced? Most serving trays and vanity organizers from home stores follow the same formula. Round shapes, smooth metallic frames, and polished finishes that blend into the background once placed on a counter. This project, created by Brittney Smart, started with simple marble hex tiles normally used for...

Most builder-grade pantries start looking crowded long before they run out of storage. Wire shelving fills fast, packaged food stacks into the corners, and small appliances slowly take over the kitchen countertops once the pantry can no longer contain the overflow. This pantry remodel, shared by Reddit user “stump36,” started with one of those cramped...

Want wall decor that does more than sit in the background? A lot of framed prints lose impact over time. Faded artwork, generic landscapes, and mass-produced frames start blending into the wall instead of adding character to the room. That is why this old picture frame project stands out. Instead of donating the frame or...

It sounds like one of those universal fixes. Baking soda, vinegar, a bit of soap, maybe some water. Clean the mattress, remove the smell, and it should feel fresh again. That advice shows up everywhere. Use basic items, avoid expensive products, and repeat until it works. I wanted to see what actually happens when you...

Modern concrete planters often come with designer price tags and complicated molds, but this project, shared by Brittney Smart, started with simple patio pavers, landscape adhesive, feather finish, and concrete sealer. Once assembled, coated, and sealed, the square boxes stopped looking like stacked pavers and started resembling custom concrete planters built for modern entryways and...