Making upgrades to a rented space can be challenging. Often, either your lease will prevent you from making permanent changes, or you don’t necessarily want to invest a lot in a home you don’t own.

Headboards can be expensive, but with a little DIY action, they don't have to be. Creating your own custom headboard is as easy as stapling, and is certainly a project any DIY novice could conquer.

If you're looking for a relatively easy, nonpermanent way to give your kitchen a new look, peel and stick is the way to go. You can use the stuff on countertops to make old-fashioned laminate look ...