Our TeamSarah Everett

Sarah Everett

Assistant Editor of Home Projects

I cover Before & Afters, DIYs, home projects, and design trends.Brooklyn, NY

About Me

I’m from Columbia, Missouri, a journalism town (okay, technically a college town with a big journalism school). It’s also home to one of my favorite things: True/False Film Fest, an international documentary festival. So I’ve been inspired by journalism/journalists/nonfiction storytelling for, I think, forever?

I have an MA and BA in journalism from the University of Missouri and Belmont University, respectively. While in school, I worked for city magazines (and also started working part-time for AT!). I learned to love clever, voicey content that’s helpful, whether it’s recommending something to watch or read, helping you get involved in your community, or helping you decorate your home.

As Assistant Editor of Home Projects, I cover DIY and design, and I organize the Before & After series. (If you’ve done a cool project, please send it to me!) Outside of work, I love doing the crossword, chatting with friends, drinking iced lattes, and going on little walks and sometimes longer runs. If there were a job that combined those things, I would do that. But for now, I'll do the next-best thing, where I pretty much do chat with friends, read, drink lattes, and go on little walks — with lots of writing, editing, and looking at cool homes mixed in.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

My education

Belmont University (BA in Journalism), University of Missouri (MA in Journalism)


Latest Stories

An “Ugly” Front Door Transforms with the Most Charming Pastel Makeover 
“It still gives me joy every time I come home!” the homeowner says.
Nov 29, 2024
A Tiny Dining Nook Gets a “Parisian Cafe” Makeover for $1,000
“I feel like I am in a Parisian cafe every day,” the DIYer says.
Nov 26, 2024
Before & After: A “Dated” 1990s Kitchen Now Feels Twice as Big After a DIY Makeover (No More Brown Cabinets!)
Smart cabinet and countertop changes really open up the space.
Nov 25, 2024
Before & After: This Kitchen Island Makeover Transformed the Entire Kitchen — and Cost Nothing
“If you feel like a color change needs to be done, don’t be afraid!” this DIYer says.
Nov 24, 2024
Before & After: This “All Brown” Kitchen’s Makeover Looks Completely Unrecognizable
The kitchen makeover is a mix of DIY and professional work.
Nov 15, 2024
B&A: A Closed-Off Kitchen’s 1952 Layout Gets a Stunning Open-Plan Redo
The fresh color palette is inspired by nature.
Nov 14, 2024
A $600 Makeover Gives a Gray Flipped Kitchen Its 100-Year-Old Vintage Charm Back
The goal was to incorporate “vintage and cottage touches.”
Nov 11, 2024
It Took 2 Tries to Get the Cabinet Color Right in This Kitchen Makeover
See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.
Oct 21, 2024
An $800 Makeover Creates a "Cozy Little Cottage Kitchen" in This City Apartment
And the peel-and-stick countertops look so good.
Oct 12, 2024
Before & After: the “3-4-5” Decorating Rule That Transforms This Dark Kitchen
It's perfect for maximalists!
Sep 18, 2024
Before & After: Dark Green Cabinets Make All the Difference in This Dramatic Kitchen Makeover
“I love the green and pink color palette,” the homeowner says on Instagram. “In fact, I’d it picked out loooong before we ever got the keys to this house.”
Sep 18, 2024
B&A: Gorgeous Wallpaper Instantly Brightens a “Dull, Boring" Breakfast Nook
The upgrade adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.
Sep 15, 2024
Before and After: An Early 2000s Kitchen Gets a New Look for $1,000
This refresh happened without any demo!
Aug 22, 2023
The Under-$200 Makeover That Transformed My Tiny Kitchen (the Oak Cabinets Look So Much Better!)
It’s possible to make rental brown cabinets look chic.
Aug 28, 2024
Before and After: A Dark and Dated Kitchen Gets a Fresh New Look for $2500
"I’m most proud that we did this all ourselves and saved so much money!" says homeowner Astin Hancock.
May 5, 2024
This Stunning Under-$100 Kitchen Makeover Was Done in Just 5 Days
The project brings the outdoors in.
Aug 18, 2024
A “Dated” Kitchen’s $2,400 Makeover Helps the Cabinets Look Brand-New
See this space go dark (in the best way).
Aug 17, 2024
B&A: Gorgeous Wallpaper Instantly Brightens a “Dull, Boring" Breakfast Nook
The upgrade adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.
Jul 28, 2024
Before & After: This “Grimy” Balcony Makeover Transforms into the Most Gorgeous Summer Oasis (for Only $2,000!)
“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.
Jun 30, 2024
This $450 Rental Kitchen Transformation Has "Main Character" Energy
This transformation brought a cold kitchen to life.
Jun 1, 2024
This Maximalist Kitchen Makeover Features a Clever $8 Cabinet Hack
“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.
May 28, 2024
B&A: $800 DIY Built-ins Give Purpose to This Empty Dining Room Corner
The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.
May 1, 2024
See an Awkward Dining Nook Transformed with Rich Brown Paint (and More!)
“This sun-soaked nook has lived MANY lives,” the homeowner says.
Apr 15, 2024
A Kitchen’s Major Transformation Is a Functional “Dream Come True”
Every design element factors in day-to-day use.
Apr 12, 2024
A “Modern Meets Vintage” Kitchen Makeover Saves Big on Luxe Cabinetry
The “after” makes 300 square feet feel massive, thanks to smart cabinetry, color choices, and more.
Mar 22, 2024
Before & After: Chocolate Brown ’90s Cabinets Get a Gorgeous Update in This Budget Kitchen Redo
Find two ways to fake the look of expensive marble herein.
Mar 21, 2024
Black Paint Transforms Dated '90s Cabinets in a Daring Kitchen Redo
Black cabinets are still neutral — but seriously high-impact.
Mar 18, 2024
A Red-Carpeted Kitchen Looks Unrecognizable After a DIY Makeover
“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.
Mar 9, 2024
A Loft Kitchen’s Refresh Adds Storage — And a Warmer Style
The after is industrial, but not too industrial.
Oct 5, 2023
A Dated ‘90s Kitchen Gets a Low-Cost Redo with “Parisian Cafe Vibes”
The “after” feels fresh and lively.
Oct 5, 2023
Before & After: A 2001 Kitchen Gets an Impressive Makeover (Without Removing the Cabinets!)
Proof that a coat of paint can transform a space.
Sep 23, 2023
Before & After: A Coat of Paint Was All These Kitchen Cabinets Needed to Look New Again
The process was straightforward, but time-consuming.
Sep 22, 2023
Before and After: IKEA Cabinets Transform This ’90s Kitchen into a Sleek, Modern Space
Complete with an appliance garage!
Sep 20, 2023
Before and After: A Dark and Dated Kitchen Gets a Fresh New Look for $2500
"I’m most proud that we did this all ourselves and saved so much money!" says homeowner Astin Hancock.
Aug 19, 2023