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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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Elita One
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay but why do green kitchens always look so good? Seriously love them.

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#4

Attic Remodel, Finally Done

Attic Remodel, Finally Done

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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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12 months 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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12 months 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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12 months 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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12 months 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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12 months 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

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#15

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

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

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12 months 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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12 months 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

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#18

Connecticut Kitchen Remodel

Connecticut Kitchen Remodel

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#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

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#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

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#22

My Earthy Home Office. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

My Earthy Home Office. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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

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

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