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Let's Make our Homes Incredible Together through DIY!

  • Projects
    • Financial Planning for a Large Home Renovation
    • DIY a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
    • Build an Outdoor Planter from Cedar Wood
    • Transform Your Bedroom with Paint
    • Raised Kids Craftsman Playhouse
    • DIY Epoxy Garage Floors
    • Fall Porch Makeover with a Bench Swing
    • Garage Football Stadium Makeover
  • DIY Tutorials
    • DIY Indoor Glamping: Simple Tents for Your Child’s Sleepover
    • How to Build a Horizontal Fence That Looks Great on Both Sides
    • How to DIY Limewash a Brick House
    • How to Install a Craftsman Style Window Sill and Trim
    • How to Seal Your Kitchen Backsplash
    • Add Glass to Your Pantry Door
    • Install a Transom Window in a Cased Opening
    • DIY Epoxy Garage Floors
    • Install Landscape Lighting for Added Curb Appeal
    • Home Maintenance with Exterior Sealants
    • Removing Trim Without Damaging Drywall
    • Using Sealants in a Bathroom Remodel
    • Smart Home: Air Filtration
  • Tool Tips
    • Removing Trim Without Damaging Drywall
    • Hearing Protection for DIY Projects
  • Lawn & Garden
    • DIY a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
    • Install Landscape Lighting for Added Curb Appeal
    • Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring
    • Transform a Water Trough into a Planter
    • Build an Outdoor Planter from Cedar Wood
  • Home Transformations
    • Laundry Room Remodel – How to Maximize a Small Space
    • Fall Porch Makeover with a Bench Swing
  • Building a Home
    • Building our Coastal Kitchen with Ready to Assemble (RTA) Cabinets
  • Gift Guides
    • The Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the DIYer in your Life
    • Holiday Gift Guide for the Tech Lover

Incredible DIY home transformations | Philip or Flop

Real life DIY home and garage transformations, with before and after photos, designed to inspire the DIYer in you. Let’s make our homes incredible together.

Beautiful DIY Wood Headboard (Without Breaking the Bank!)

February 2, 2025 by Philip

When I revealed our new coastal home guest bedroom on Instagram, I created a blog on how to frame out the room with box trim and subsequently had a lot of folks ask for directions on how to DIY the headboard. As a result, I’m sharing how to build a sturdy, stylish, and (best of all) EASY to make headboard inspired by a similar one from an upscale home furnishing store! I … [Read more...] about Beautiful DIY Wood Headboard (Without Breaking the Bank!)

Transform Your Walls with DIY Box Trim for Under $100!

February 1, 2025 by Philip

Are you looking to add an elegant, high-impact look to your walls with minimal cost and effort? If so, this DIY wall trim project may be perfect for you. It’s not only fairly easy to do, but it’s also super affordable – the box trim in this bedroom cost me less than $100! Why Box Trim? Box trim is a great way to frame out sections of your wall and add texture and … [Read more...] about Transform Your Walls with DIY Box Trim for Under $100!

How to Build a Horizontal Fence That Looks Great on Both Sides

February 14, 2023 by Philip

I recently built a four foot fence at my sisters house that is based on an original design my Dad created for their beach house. (here is a link to a full set of digital schematics). In this post I'll show you how we built it! Fences usually have two sides—the good side and the ugly side. The good side is the pretty one with the nice, finished look and according to fence … [Read more...] about How to Build a Horizontal Fence That Looks Great on Both Sides

Laundry Room Remodel – How to Maximize a Small Space

March 7, 2022 by Philip

If your home doesn’t have a huge space to wash and dry your clothes, don't worry. The key is to make the most of what you do have. I recently remodeled our laundry room which was really small, only 8.5’x5.5’. In the end, it felt much bigger (and at the same time, it is now one of my favorite room designs in our home.) Rethink the Layout to Maximize Space Before you get … [Read more...] about Laundry Room Remodel – How to Maximize a Small Space

Declutter, Clean and Give Your Garage a DIY Makeover

February 6, 2022 by Philip

See how I transformed my Dad’s garage into a beautiful, functional workspace. Get inspired and plan your garage makeover today! The garage. It’s not just a place for parking the car. It can be a used for hobbies, storage, exercise or maybe even a place to launch a business. In fact, five of the world’s most successful companies started in a garage— Apple, Amazon, Disney, … [Read more...] about Declutter, Clean and Give Your Garage a DIY Makeover

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DIY and working with tools have inherent risks. The projects presented on this website are meant for inspiration only, as the conditions, materials and tools on your own project will vary. Always follow the manufactures’ instructions provided with your tools and abide by local building codes. Philip or Flop (of Philip or Flop, LLC) will not assume any liability for any damages, losses or injury sustained in the course of your own project.

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