10 Home Renovation TikTok Influencers Showing Their Handiwork

As the global pandemic forced people to stay home more, TikTok content creators who focused on renovating saw their fan base increase. From inspiring DIYers to industry experts, these 10 home renovation TikTok influencers know that showing the remodeling process itself is more helpful than just before-and-after videos.

10 home renovation TikTok influencers to work with or follow

Kyla Herbes

An interior designer and DIY blogger, Kyla shares both renovation and decorating tips from inside her own home. For bigger projects, like her kitchen remodel, she brings in contractors to help, but the content creator knows that her 354.3K TikTok followers expect her to document all the renovations for educational and entertainment purposes. Her vision for the fireplace remodel came to fruition for an entirely new vibe.

Jeff Thorman

In addition to sharing home renovation tutorials on YouTube, Jeff has amassed 603.4K followers on TikTok for his helpful tips for do-it-yourselfers. Learn about “back rolling” when you’re painting to avoid a sore achy back or how to keep your drywall mud fresh and clean when you can’t finish the project in one day. There are also videos on using shims, choosing extension cords, and how to find a stud — among many other great pieces of advice.

Lena Taylor

Realtor turned DIYer Lena knows not only to look for original hardwood floors under carpets in houses she’s renovating, but also how to refinish them. She’s also made her own butcher block countertops and replaced plastic tiles in a kitchen with subway tiles. Follow her to learn how to choose the right sandpaper for your project or to get tips for painting cabinets.

Ricky Morgan

Ricky specializes in flipping houses and his 87.3K TikTok followers know they can count on him to get tips on what to avoid and what renovation upgrades are worth spending the extra money to get a return on investment. He clears up some of the myths about renovating and flipping houses and he admits that, although he tends to lean toward profits over quality, some renovation shortcuts leave him scratching his head.

Steffy Degreff

Steffy has gained 342K TikTok followers since starting her renovation of a 1974 A-frame cabin. Her command of power tools and patience with paint has completely transformed her home. She managed to incorporate her unique style into every inch of the house, from the checkered wall to the green floral wallpaper in the kitchen. Don’t miss her $500 kitchen renovation.

Nicole Pankopp

Be prepared to be impressed with Nicole’s creativity and building skills. From custom built-ins to transform her formal dining room into a home office to a stunning walk-in closet remodel, her ability to take a project from idea to completion is inspiring. In addition to carpentry work, Nicole also creates a marbled epoxy countertop from scratch, replaces a shower head, and renovates an entire bathroom — including flooring, walls, and tiles.

Liz Campbell

Wondering how to remove a wall anchor or hang a picture? Curious what size drill bit to use or how to change out a ceiling fan? Liz’s 213.2K TikTok followers tune in to learn renovation tips, watch before-and-after videos of her projects, and get inspiration for quirky but beautiful improvements. She also created a series called “Tool Talk 101,” which highlights specific tools, like electric sanders, miter saws, and power drills.

Alexis Hak

When Alexis and her boyfriend bought their first house, it needed a lot of TLC. The bones were good, including some beautiful hardwood floors that just needed some sanding and staining. They also installed baseboards to give the rooms a polished look. Check out the transformation after they took down a rock wall in the basement and added shiplap for a unique, textured accent wall.

Lorenzo

In May 2021, Lorenzo bought a cabin to work on his mental health and DIY skills while connecting to nature. He installed a vintage rug over the existing carpet to help insulate the cabin and built a kitchen island with a built-in vacuum. Lorenzo uses cardboard to experiment with project ideas before he replaces them with wood. With 303.8K followers on TikTok, Lorenzo may feel a little less alone as he customizes his small space with novel inventions and in-wall placements.

Garrett Christensen

Garrett is not only a real estate agent, but also an investor, engineer, and DIY renovator. Although he does sometimes bring in help (like his wife), Garrett is a true Renaissance man with his ability to do framework, install insulation and sheetrock, and add gutters. He even used his previous experience in construction to pour and brush concrete.