Home renovations aren’t always as simple as they seem on TV.

Some go according to plan, while others, not so much.

That’s why we curated this practical roundup of tips alongside a celebration ofall things home renovation.

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The Spruce / Kailey Whitman

“Would I recommend stripping, sanding, and hand-painting a wood ceiling?

Definitely not, but gosh, did it save me a lot of money.”

“We bought a house that many people looked at and questioned.

Bathroom with mint green glass tile and floating wood vanity

Renovating is best when it’s a fun challenge, not an impossible one.

Interior with lots of different materials and textures

Female painting walls with a paint roller in an empty home

Bathroom nook with tile illustration.

The Spruce / Kailey Whitman

Bathroom budget remodel with wallpaper and peel and stick tiles

mStarr design Anthropologie workshop

An attic converted into a living space or den

A large living room with white built-in bookshelves.