You may remember us mentioning the charming “bed & breakfast” house around the corner a few times. We’ve admired that place for years—not just for its in-ground pool, tennis court, and picnic area, but because it has one of the most inviting exteriors on the block. Here’s a photo we took during a snowstorm last … Read more

We made this quick, easy holiday decorating video before finishing our tree (which we shared last week), but because we like to keep things in order, it made sense to publish this follow-up after our first tree video. Good things, as the cliché goes, come to those who wait. So here’s a short video showing … Read more

We’re taking one last look back at December to catch anything you might have missed and to remind ourselves we didn’t spend the whole month in a Christmas-cookie coma. Pausing to appreciate what we actually finished each month helps spark momentum for the projects still waiting in the queue. If you want more monthly roundups … Read more

Prepare to be impressed. When Lindsay sent photos of her kitchen makeover, we were genuinely amazed. Here’s the note she shared: I’ve been meaning to send a before-and-after for a while, and I admit I was nervous because your projects are always so inspiring. Still, I’m proud of our low-budget kitchen makeover and wanted to … Read more

“Refinance” used to sound like one of those grown-up finance words reserved for our parents. As first-time homeowners and relative newcomers to investing—only three years into our first mortgage—we initially ignored the buzz about low rates. After talking with my dad, our loan officer, and reading helpful blogs, we decided to learn more and see … Read more

Booyah: these are the show notes for Episode #7 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week we ask whether there’s a particular age when your home begins to feel more grown-up, discussing what three well-known design outlets recommend (and advise against) having in your home by the big 3-0. We also share favorite … Read more

Ok, so maybe our messy garage wasn’t as dramatic as some people hoped, but we did uncover a few new spider species and Sherry had a close encounter with a mouse during the cleanup (it ran over both of her feet — her scream made it sound worse). Regardless of scale, it felt great to … Read more

First things first — Merry Christmas to everyone! We’re spending time with family, so here’s a pre-written post to enjoy while we relax. Recently we tackled cleaning up our iBook’s overloaded hard drive. What started as a mission to delete files quickly turned into a sentimental scavenger hunt: instead of clearing space, we wound up … Read more

A few readers asked on Instagram how we introduced Burger to Clara and how we managed the transition from having just a dog to having both a dog and a newborn. We did some research and spoke with our vet to make the change as smooth as possible for everyone, so here’s what we tried … Read more

Here it is—the post we promised all about cutting the cable cord and how much we’re saving as a result. As self-described TV lovers, we’ve often collapsed on the couch after a day of painting, organizing, or spackling and watched some shows. So when everyone started talking about ditching cable, we didn’t think we’d be … Read more