7 Cool Renter-Friendly DIY Projects | Apartment Therapy

As a renter, we all know that you're limited to the amount of changes and additions you can add to your space. These following renters have come up with some awesome DIYs that not only are affordable, but are functional, stylish and doable. From faux fireplaces to self-built cabinet doors, these renters have added their touches of themselves to their apartments, one rolled up sleeve at a time.

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[marysue]

Carolina's bathroom looks so much bigger with the chic black and white redo! And I love that it matches her cat.

[HeronCoyote]

Painters tape under contac paper sounds great! I’m going to try that. (Don’t get DT painters tape, btw.)

[SerendipityNJ]

I gotta give people credit that can actually use contact/peel/stick paper on their countertops - don't think I could ever have that kind of patience

[eirbsjc]

Do you have to be sure nothing too hot gets set on the contact papered counters?

[valerieann]

Painting the bathroom tile is hardly renter friendly. It’s not reversible

[ladyn]

If you want to remove the contact paper use a hair dryer.

[temeka]

That couple after the first woman look too much like the same person. They look related.