These entryway and hallway DIY projects focus on the small spaces that make a big first impression. From trim and paint to lighting and storage, you’ll find real-life upgrades that add character, function, and a more finished look—without overdoing it.
What You’ll Find Here
- Trim, molding, and detail upgrades
- Paint and wall treatments
- Lighting and hardware changes
- Storage and organization ideas
- Real-life before-and-after projects
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Front Door Paint Colors: How to Choose the Right One
Front door paint colors can be surprisingly hard to get right. What looks perfect on a swatch can look completely different once it’s on your door. Lighting, undertones, and even the trim around it all change how the color reads.
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Dupes for Interior Door Knobs, Levers and Handles
Updating your interior door knobs and levers is one of the easiest ways to update your home without a full renovation.
Outside Stair Repair and Painting Guide: Fix Peeling, Cracks, Rot
If your stairs are cracked, peeling, or just embarrassing, this tutorial if for you. What to use so it actually lasts, tips that actually work and tools that make it easier.
Upgrade Your Stairs with InstaTrim
I was this close to calling it done. My staircase renovation was almost finished, but one tiny detail kept bugging me—those little gaps where the treads meet the risers and stringers. Normally, I’d grab a caulk gun, but the thought of taping off every single step? Nope, not happening. That’s when I found InstaTrim, a…
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Shoe Storage Cabinet Upgrade
Looking for storage ideas for small spaces or a solution to a cluttered entryway? This DIY shoe storage upgrade is the perfect mix of style and function—plus, it’s super easy to do! I upgraded a boring cabinet into a custom piece of furniture for under $100. See how I gave a basic shoe organizer a…
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Painting Your Front Door (Without Brush Marks or Sticky Finish)
Painting a door sounds simple—until you end up with brush marks, sticky edges, or paint that chips in a week. I’ve made every mistake you can make on a door… so this is the exact process that actually works (and what I’d skip next time).
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Wainscoting Panels
Staircase Renovation Part 2: Learn how to easily install wainscoting panels; measuring, marking, and installing the molding.
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Upgrade a Staircase Rosette
Check out how I transformed my staircase with a simple weekend DIY project! Using scrap materials and a bit of creativity, I upgraded the rosette and gave the railing a fresh look. This budget-friendly makeover was easy to do and perfect for a quick weekend project!
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