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From repainting the bedroom walls and putting up new shelves in the kitchen to replacing light fixtures and outlets, our busy lifestyles often keep us away from renovating our homes.

But DIY projects can really elevate our living spaces, and either allow us to fall back in love with them or increase their value before a sale.

So let's take a look at this subreddit to see what can be achieved. Dedicated to "real people [and] real rooms,” it features only original content, photographed and submitted by the actual inhabitants themselves.

#1

Now And Then Of Our Living Room In A Small Victorian Terrace. Bristol UK

Now And Then Of Our Living Room In A Small Victorian Terrace. Bristol UK

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#2

Before And After Living And Dining Room - Germany

Before And After Living And Dining Room - Germany

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#3

Kitchen Renovation Done After 13+ Months

Kitchen Renovation Done After 13+ Months

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#5

My First Project: Basement Kitchen Overhaul In An 18th Century Townhouse (Weymouth, UK) ...bringing Back Some Character!

My First Project: Basement Kitchen Overhaul In An 18th Century Townhouse (Weymouth, UK) ...bringing Back Some Character!

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Tamra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh...I love this one! I love historic architecture, and especially love it when people do renovations that preserve and enhance original architecture. That stove area is amazing.

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#6

Edwardian 1903 Terrace In The UK. Living Room Before And After

Edwardian 1903 Terrace In The UK. Living Room Before And After

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Tamra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love rich, saturated color and this after photo is beautiful. Velvety textiles, antique leather chair, dramatic light fixture, moody walls...yes please.

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#7

Home Office, Southern Ohio (Before & After)

Home Office, Southern Ohio (Before & After)

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Vasha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the glass bookcases reflect the windows and visually increase room size

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#8

Before And After: The Kitchen Of My Condo Remodel In Stockholm, Sweden

Before And After: The Kitchen Of My Condo Remodel In Stockholm, Sweden

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#9

I Was Out Of Town Working For 2 Weeks And My Wife Surprised Me With A Low Budget Renovation Of Our Basement Bathroom!

I Was Out Of Town Working For 2 Weeks And My Wife Surprised Me With A Low Budget Renovation Of Our Basement Bathroom!

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#10

Before And After Of My San Francisco Kitchen!

Before And After Of My San Francisco Kitchen!

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#11

Earthy Sunroom In Our 1927 Home. Great Falls Mt

Earthy Sunroom In Our 1927 Home. Great Falls Mt

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Sharon Jackson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely but I do not consider this a renovation. New carpet, new sofa, add plants. But not a reno.

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#12

Full Bathroom Renovation (Swipe For Before!) [kent, UK]

Full Bathroom Renovation (Swipe For Before!) [kent, UK]

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Tamra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful, but I'd feel compelled to constantly keep that shower enclosure sparkling clean.

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#13

Laundry. Brisbane Australia

Laundry. Brisbane Australia

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#14

Finished In Time For School, My Daughter’s Room In Bethlehem, Pa

Finished In Time For School, My Daughter’s Room In Bethlehem, Pa

PnutStudio Report

#15

Converted Our Tiny Third Bedroom Into Our Upstairs Bathroom. Bristol UK

Converted Our Tiny Third Bedroom Into Our Upstairs Bathroom. Bristol UK

jwilkosteel Report

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sky
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

idk i have this weird feeling that this picture has been stolen cause its the excact same thing a few pictures up.

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#16

Our Nursery (Prior To Baby Chaos). New Orleans, La

Our Nursery (Prior To Baby Chaos). New Orleans, La

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Tamra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's incredible how adding architectural details can enhance a room. That wainscoting changes the entire room.

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#17

Master Bathroom DIY Upgrades - Indianapolis

Master Bathroom DIY Upgrades - Indianapolis

Pedestrian454 Report

#18

Connecticut Kitchen Remodel

Connecticut Kitchen Remodel

Starbudds Report

#19

Our New Bathroom! Slide For Before Photos. Rural Southern Minnesota

Our New Bathroom! Slide For Before Photos. Rural Southern Minnesota

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#20

2 Years Of Dust, Noise And More Dust And Things Are Finally Starting To Look And Feel Like A Home

2 Years Of Dust, Noise And More Dust And Things Are Finally Starting To Look And Feel Like A Home

SoulStone1986 Report

#21

From Old To New. A Peek Into Our British Victorian Living Room Being Brought Back To Life. Circa 1886

From Old To New. A Peek Into Our British Victorian Living Room Being Brought Back To Life. Circa 1886

samualord Report

#22

My Earthy Home Office. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

My Earthy Home Office. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

leeanneloveshfx Report

#23

Shower- After/Before -Seattle Wa

Shower- After/Before -Seattle Wa

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#24

Before & After Of My Loft Bedroom

Before & After Of My Loft Bedroom

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#25

Recently Finished Our Kitchen Remodel For Under $1000 - After / Before (New Hampshire)

Recently Finished Our Kitchen Remodel For Under $1000 - After / Before (New Hampshire)

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The Person
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the mix of the white, the warm wood tones, and the cool colors of the cabinents.

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#27

Kitchenbefore & After - Finally Remodeled Our Kitchen In Grand Rapids, Mi

Kitchenbefore & After - Finally Remodeled Our Kitchen In Grand Rapids, Mi

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#30

Galley Kitchen Remodel, Portland Or. (Before Pic At The End)

Galley Kitchen Remodel, Portland Or. (Before Pic At The End)

PetuniaSlamdance Report

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#31

Home Renovation In Ma, Before And After

Home Renovation In Ma, Before And After

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#32

Before And After Kitchen In New Hampshire

Before And After Kitchen In New Hampshire

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#33

Before/ After- Our Iowa Living Room

Before/ After- Our Iowa Living Room

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#34

From The Moment I Saw This Odd, Off-Center Hallway In My 1880 Bungalow, I Knew It Was Meant To Become A Library. Before -> During -> After!

From The Moment I Saw This Odd, Off-Center Hallway In My 1880 Bungalow, I Knew It Was Meant To Become A Library. Before -> During -> After!

AmbitiousBookmark Report

#35

Cleveland, Ohio. Living Room Before And After

Cleveland, Ohio. Living Room Before And After

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#37

Master Bathroom Before And After In Wilmington, Nc

Master Bathroom Before And After In Wilmington, Nc

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#38

Before And After Kitchen In Virginia

Before And After Kitchen In Virginia

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#39

Dedicated A Day To Redoing An Old Unused Bedroom At My Mom’s House. Now I Can Happily Sleep Over When I Visit! Boston, Ma

Dedicated A Day To Redoing An Old Unused Bedroom At My Mom’s House. Now I Can Happily Sleep Over When I Visit! Boston, Ma

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#41

Guest Room | Nj

Guest Room | Nj

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Dani M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still think it´s wild to just have an extra room for guests, or work or anything.

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#42

Southern California Living Room Transformation [before/After]

Southern California Living Room Transformation [before/After]

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#43

Renovated My Cramped Master Bath In Stamford, Vt

Renovated My Cramped Master Bath In Stamford, Vt

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Vasha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks great, and you got and additional sink out of the deal!

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#44

Kitchen Before/After

Kitchen Before/After

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#45

Introvert Den Near Portland, Maine, USA. Designed And Built By Me

Introvert Den Near Portland, Maine, USA. Designed And Built By Me

ANinjaForma Report

#46

I Know It’s Not Perfect But I’m Very Proud Of My DIY Bathroom Remodel. (Brookhaven, Ms)

I Know It’s Not Perfect But I’m Very Proud Of My DIY Bathroom Remodel. (Brookhaven, Ms)

belleandherbeast Report

#47

Before/After Guest Bathroom, Dallas

Before/After Guest Bathroom, Dallas

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#48

Before & Afters! Ann Arbor, Michigan

Before & Afters! Ann Arbor, Michigan

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#50

My Stair Refit. Before During And After. Took About Two Weeks. Toronto

My Stair Refit. Before During And After. Took About Two Weeks. Toronto

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#51

Makeover On A Budget… Did This For 1k. I Know It’s Not For Everyone But We Love It

Makeover On A Budget… Did This For 1k. I Know It’s Not For Everyone But We Love It

Lost-Syrup-8606 Report

#52

7 Years Of Renovations Finally Completed - Sw Ohio, USA

7 Years Of Renovations Finally Completed - Sw Ohio, USA

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#53

Before And After A Quick Two Day Project To Brighten Up The Living Room. Brookhaven, Mississippi

Before And After A Quick Two Day Project To Brighten Up The Living Room. Brookhaven, Mississippi

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#54

The Laundry Room Is The Most Under Appreciated Room ! Phoenix, Az. The Last Of Our 10 Year Remodel In The 1964 Arizona Ranch Home

The Laundry Room Is The Most Under Appreciated Room ! Phoenix, Az. The Last Of Our 10 Year Remodel In The 1964 Arizona Ranch Home

IndefatigableOne Report

#55

Kitchen/Living Room, Ontario

Kitchen/Living Room, Ontario

ElMitchL Report

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Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're going to post old/new pictures, please take them from the same angle. Otherwise, they're mostly useless for comparison purposes.

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#56

Very Sad To Be Selling Our Home We’ve Put So Much Work Into The Last Few Years - After & Before Photos (New Hampshire)

Very Sad To Be Selling Our Home We’ve Put So Much Work Into The Last Few Years - After & Before Photos (New Hampshire)

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#57

Before (Agent's Pics) & Afters Of My 18th C. Townhouse [weymouth, UK] ~ 2 Years Non-Stop Work ~ We Bid Adieu In 2 Weeks

Before (Agent's Pics) & Afters Of My 18th C. Townhouse [weymouth, UK] ~ 2 Years Non-Stop Work ~ We Bid Adieu In 2 Weeks

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#59

Before & After DIY Kitchen Makeover. California

Before & After DIY Kitchen Makeover. California

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#60

My Living Room That We Renovated In The Panhandle Of Florida

My Living Room That We Renovated In The Panhandle Of Florida

KeepinItRelativistic Report

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#61

A Year Later Feeling A Bit Brighter And A Lot More Like Home - Connecticut

A Year Later Feeling A Bit Brighter And A Lot More Like Home - Connecticut

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#62

Nursery Accent Wall

Nursery Accent Wall

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#63

Before & After Bathroom Remodel. California

Before & After Bathroom Remodel. California

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#64

I Just Finished My First Kitchen Remodel. I Designed It And Did All The Work Myself. Northern Colorado

I Just Finished My First Kitchen Remodel. I Designed It And Did All The Work Myself. Northern Colorado

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#65

Took Us Almost 7 Years, But We Finally Finished Decorating Our Small Living Space In Our 970 Sq Ft Bungalow. Before And Afters

Took Us Almost 7 Years, But We Finally Finished Decorating Our Small Living Space In Our 970 Sq Ft Bungalow. Before And Afters

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#66

Converted Loft Space Before And After (Halifax, Canada)

Converted Loft Space Before And After (Halifax, Canada)

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#67

Guest Bathroom, Colorado. “Before”photo At The End

Guest Bathroom, Colorado. “Before”photo At The End

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#68

Before And After Of Our Small Bathroom In Sf

Before And After Of Our Small Bathroom In Sf

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#69

Moved Into My First Studio! (Before/After) North Carolina

Moved Into My First Studio! (Before/After) North Carolina

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Midnightoil
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks great. Usually your first apt is a mis-mash of hand me downs. This looks carefully put together!

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#70

Guest Bedroom Renovation [after/Before] [manchester, UK]

Guest Bedroom Renovation [after/Before] [manchester, UK]

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#71

Powder Room Before & After! A (Finally) Completed DIY Project. Charlotte, Nc

Powder Room Before & After! A (Finally) Completed DIY Project. Charlotte, Nc

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#73

My Bedroom Before And After | Arizona

My Bedroom Before And After | Arizona

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#74

Our Living Room vs. The Listing Photos Of The Previous Homeowners (In Wa)

Our Living Room vs. The Listing Photos Of The Previous Homeowners (In Wa)

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#75

New Jersey Bathroom Renovation

New Jersey Bathroom Renovation

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#78

Painted The Kitchen This Weekend (Brattleboro, Vt)

Painted The Kitchen This Weekend (Brattleboro, Vt)

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Michelle Carlson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In about 75 years, someone will strip those cabinets and be disgusted that you painted that wood. LOL

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#79

Bedroom. Ontario, Canada

Bedroom. Ontario, Canada

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#80

Budget Kitchen Renovation, After & Before (Jacksonville, Fl)

Budget Kitchen Renovation, After & Before (Jacksonville, Fl)

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#81

Before & After

Before & After

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#82

Recently Finished Redoing Our Mud Room - Before / After (New Hampshire)

Recently Finished Redoing Our Mud Room - Before / After (New Hampshire)

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#83

Recently Updated Our Half Bath - Nashville Tn

Recently Updated Our Half Bath - Nashville Tn

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#86

Before And After Of Century Home Kitchen. Same Footprint. Missouri

Before And After Of Century Home Kitchen. Same Footprint. Missouri

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#87

Country Gothic Home Just Finished. Before/After

Country Gothic Home Just Finished. Before/After

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#88

Before (Agent's Pics) & Afters Of My 18th C. Townhouse [weymouth, UK] ~ 2 Years Non-Stop Work ~ We Bid Adieu In 2 Weeks

Before (Agent's Pics) & Afters Of My 18th C. Townhouse [weymouth, UK] ~ 2 Years Non-Stop Work ~ We Bid Adieu In 2 Weeks

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