Young House Love Has A Podcast: Episode #32 – Uncovering Our Home’s Secret Lives Welcome to the official show notes for Episode #32 of Young House Love Has A Podcast! This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on the delightful, and sometimes baffling, peculiarities that make our house truly ours. It all started with a … Read more
Transforming Our Living Room Beams: A Journey to Rustic Elegance There are projects that challenge you, and then there are projects that challenge every muscle in your body and test the very limits of your patience. I distinctly remember the relief I felt when a previous, arduous task concluded. However, nothing quite compares to the … Read more
Embarking on the journey of homeownership and DIY projects is an adventure filled with both triumphs and tribulations. Over nearly seven years, our home has been our biggest teacher, offering countless unexpected lessons. Some were learned through careful planning, while others, affectionately known as the “school of hard knocks,” taught us through memorable (and sometimes … Read more
We know many of you have been patiently waiting for our exciting nursery makeover project to kick off. And rest assured, it’s still very much on our radar! However, life – and homeownership – often throws unexpected curveballs, and our plans have taken a slight, albeit thrilling, detour. The third bedroom, which is destined to … Read more
Transforming a Community Home: Unveiling the Habitat for Humanity Showhouse Exterior & Front Door Selection The journey of transforming a house into a home, especially for a meaningful project like the Habitat for Humanity showhouse, is filled with meticulous decisions and exciting revelations. When we last shared updates on this special endeavor (details available here, … Read more
Alternate post title: “In A Minute, I Have To Hairdry The Chair” The Crazy Quest: Painting Our Dining Chairs Apple Green Hey DIY enthusiasts and fellow home decorators! I recently embarked on a rather audacious home improvement project that involved painting our budget-friendly, hotel-style dining chairs. Our goal? To transform them into a crisp, pattern-free … Read more
Ensuring the safety of your loved ones, both two-legged and four-legged, is a top priority for any homeowner. For those with a beautiful deck, the challenge often lies in creating a secure boundary without sacrificing aesthetics or breaking the bank. Today, we’re thrilled to share our detailed guide on how we engineered a super simple, … Read more
From Roadside Find to Cherished Home Decor: Our Giant Number 7 Story Every memorable road trip holds the potential for unexpected treasures. It was on our journey to a delightful Labor Day beach weekend that we made a spontaneous stop, one that would plant the seed for a future cherished addition to our home. We … Read more
During a memorable stop on our recent book tour in the vibrant community of Palo Alto, we were fortunate enough to receive a gift that truly stood out from the usual array of thoughtful presents. It wasn’t a delicate ceramic figurine, nor a box of delectable cupcakes, nor even a playful assortment of stickers for … Read more
Savannah, Georgia, a city steeped in history and draped in Spanish moss, offers far more than just picturesque squares and antebellum architecture. For the discerning traveler and decor enthusiast, its charming streets are a treasure trove of unique boutiques, antique havens, and inspiring design stores. We recently embarked on a captivating retail journey through this … Read more