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89 Amazing Home Improvements That Took Little More Than A Bit Of Vision And Elbow Grease (New Pics)

89 Amazing Home Improvements That Took Little More Than A Bit Of Vision And Elbow Grease (New Pics)

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If you’ve ever felt gutsy or handy enough to attempt a home DIY project, you know it can be very satisfying—from something as simple as pulling back a strip of masking tape to reveal a crisp line of paint to totally transforming how a space looks, feels, and can be used. Sure, sometimes these projects require a bit of time and skill (and sometimes a bucketload of materials), but this is your home after all—a place you’d like to enjoy, feel relaxed in, be inspired by, and maybe even show off a little to your guests—and sometimes all that effort pays off.
It sure did for these DIYers, who shared their upgrades in the r/DIYUK subreddit. Just take a look at what they were able to achieve in their homes with some elbow grease, creativity, and, we’re guessing, a fair amount of patience.

#61 Media Wall / Faux Hearth

Before and after of a living room fireplace and TV wall. A remarkable home renovation showing the amazing things people achieve.
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24points

#62 Bedroom Makeover. Don't Look Too Closely!

Before and after a home renovation, showing exposed floorboards and then a finished, carpeted living space.
24points

#63 DIY Built In Wardrobes

Before and after of a home renovation with custom built-in wardrobes, showcasing amazing things.
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24points

#64 Look What I Just Found Hiding In Our Victorian House! Tips To Restore Entire Bannister?

Before and after shot of a wooden banister during home renovations, showing the effort people put into their homes.
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23points

#65 Repairing A Wooden Bay Window Frame

Detailed stages of a window frame repair, a part of extensive home renovation.
23points

#66 Garden Office Project Complete!

Stylish backyard shed with wooden paneling and dark window frames, an amazing home renovation project.
22points

#67 I Built This

Before and after outdoor home renovation, building a wooden structure and turning it into a garden shed.
22points

#68 I Plastered An Entire Room For The First Time

A before-and-after of a home renovation, demonstrating people putting time and effort into their homes. The room transforms from dated wallpaper to a clean, modern look, showcasing amazing things.
21points

#69 Rate My Before And After Of This Staircase Renovation

A before and after image showing a home renovation of a staircase and hallway, transforming the space amazingly.
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21points

#70 From Zero Tools To “I Built An Outdoor Kitchen” – All Thanks To You Lot

Before and after image of renovating homes themselves, highlighting a backyard transformation from a grassy patch to a sleek outdoor kitchen.
21points

#71 My First Attempt At Panelling!

A newly renovated room featuring dark green wall paneling, highlighting home renovations by owners.
21points

#72 £150 Kitchen Redo. Zero DIY Knowledge And On Mat Leave With Newborn, Before And After

Before and after home renovation of a kitchen, showcasing a brighter, more open space with a central island.
21points

#73 Bathroom Reno Complete

Bathroom renovation transforming an old space with a pedestal sink and tub into a modern, illuminated vanity and bath.
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20points

#74 How Did I Do? (Garage To Office Conversion)

A home renovation project transforming a cluttered garage into a clean, new room.
20points

#75 Just Wanted To Share A Small Bit Of DIY Work I’m Quite Proud Of

Before and after images of a room renovation, highlighting amazing efforts in transforming an outdated space.
19points

#76 Not A Trades Person, But I Had A Go At Building A Faux Chimney, I Think It Looks Alright. First Real Project I've Taken On Like This

Before and after home renovation, showing a wooden frame for a feature wall and then a completed living room.
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19points

#77 Built A Floor Beneath My Floor

Before and after image of renovating homes themselves, showing a rustic wooden floor before and a modern wooden loft floor after.
17points

#78 I Transformed This Waterlogged Yard Completely Solo Over 8 Weeks. No Contractors

Before and after garden renovation with a messy yard transformed into a landscaped outdoor area with planters.
17points

#79 Quoted £300 For Shelves, So Made My Own

Image of a closet with newly installed wooden shelves, featuring folded linens and storage boxes for home renovation.
16points

#80 Front Room Renovation

Before and after renovation of a living room with new flooring, a prime example of home renovation.
15points
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