Remember when John had a memorable encounter with his amphibian friend (a toad, to be precise) during one of our earlier outdoor adventures? Well, our recent endeavors in the yard introduced us to another neighborhood acquaintance, one that certainly kept us on our toes… … a snaaaaaaake! The sight of it sent a shiver down … Read more
A few weeks ago, we shared a sneak peek on Instagram of our long-awaited front yard transformation at our Cape Charles beach house. The excitement was palpable, but we knew our community wanted more – the nitty-gritty details, the plant choices, the speedy execution, and a two-month update on how everything is thriving. This blog … Read more
Welcome, fellow home improvement enthusiasts! If you’re anything like us, your Pinterest boards are likely overflowing with inspiring ideas for baking, crafting, painting, organizing, sewing, building, and knitting. We’ve all been there – scrolling through endless beautiful images, dreaming of tackling those projects. But what if we told you there’s a movement designed to help … Read more
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