It takes a lot of work to make a house truly feel like home. Between scrolling Pinterest for hours hunting down inspiration and then actually spending your weekends painting, drilling, and hauling stuff around while wondering why you signed up for this, it can feel like a second job. After everything though, the payoff is absolutely worth it.

We rounded up some seriously impressive before-and-after makeovers from the r/homeimprovementideas subreddit that show just how much a space can change with the right ideas and a creative touch. Scroll down to check them out, and upvote your favorites!

#1 A Year Ago I Asked You All For Advise. This Is Was The Result

#2 Been Working On Replacing All The Wire Shelves In The House. This Closet My Wife Uses For Her Canning Was In Need Of An Update

#3 First Attempt At Vinyl Wrapping An Old Kitchen

#4 These Plinth Blocks Came Out Fantastic, Thanks Y’all!

#5 Update On The Broken Wine Fridge Cabinet Hole… Now A Cat Apartment!

#6 My Husband And I Renovated Our Half Bath. We Did Everything Including Insulating, Drywalling, Flooring, Wallpapering, Painting, Plumbing, And Electrical

#7 Kitchen Renovation. Finally Complete

#8 I Finally Did It! Not A Hospital Room Anymore

#9 I Built Myself And Kids A Secret Room And Theater 🙂

#10 Removing Entry Closet And Putting In Hall Tree

#11 I Wrapped My Dishwasher

#12 Just A “DIY” Guy. Surprised Some Folks Call Themselves A “Contractor!”

#13 Project Covid Man Cave

#14 Final Product

#15 Show Off Saturday: Tiny Bathroom Remodel

#16 Inspired By Another Bathroom Reno Post!

#17 Boathouse Before And After

#18 Master Bath Glow Up 😚

#19 Nothing Major, But I Love It

#20 A Before And After Of Our Garage Updates

#21 How’d We Do? (2019 vs. 2023)

#22 Painted The Cabinets White

#23 The Power Of Paint!

#24 I Made A Countertop In A Closet For My Wife’s Baking Needs

#25 Jack & Jill Bathroom Vanity I Made

#26 My Bathroom Remodel

#27 Been Working On This For Over A Year. Inside Will Be Done In A Few Weeks And We Can Finally Move In!

#28 Redid Our Half Bath, How Did I Do? I Love The Painted Ceiling!

#29 WV Woodburning Stove Remodel

This was a lot of work. I had the carpet ripped up and paid a professional to put in hardwood floors. I hand painted the tiles behind the stove to warm it up. Lastly, added some stone tile and painted the wood trim so it would be up to code.