30 Men Proudly Share Their Classy And Clever DIY Upgrades To Their Living Spaces

Think DIY is all about loose nails and botched paint jobs? Think again! The modern man is stepping up, rolling up his sleeves, and transforming living spaces with a blend of elegance and ingenuity. No longer confined to that one forgotten ‘man cave,’ these gents are bringing a touch of suave sophistication to every corner of their homes.

Dive into a showcase of 30 stellar transformations from this reddit group, where creativity meets class, and witness firsthand the stylish magic men are making with their own two hands. Who knew that DIY could look so… debonair?

1. Before and after. I could have skipped the 4 months of bad luck, setbacks and nightmares in the middle while creating this but oh well.

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4. Had a date tell my my place looked like I was “a poor.” I thought it was cozy.

5. Told the Roommates I didn’t mind taking the smaller room. Here is the outcome.

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7. Don’t really ever see exteriors here. I’ve HATED the color of my house since I bought it. This week, I got it painted! Well worth every penny!

8. My Chicago loft! Moving out soon, so wanted share what I’ve done with the space before I do.

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12. Progress over 1.5 years.

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14. I painted my kitchen walls black on a whim.

15. I made over my friend’s studio apartment. Here’s a before-and-after. It’s also the first time anyone asked me to design their home.

16. I moved into an old squash court.

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23. Achievement Unlocked: NYC apartment with no roommates.

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26. Just graduated medical school and starting off my career as a doctor. Finally able to afford a nice place.

27. Found these old lockers and turned them into a functional piece for my living room

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Mike

Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome