The other day I turned on the kitchen lights and noticed one of the two pendants above the table wasn’t working. No big deal, right? The previous owners had left a spare bulb since these fixtures take small, uncommon bulbs. I popped it in—and nothing. My quick fix didn’t work. I’m no electrician, but I … Read more

Psst—sorry about yesterday’s truncated post, Reader users. A bad embed caused the cut-off (we prefer to share full posts, so if something appears shortened, you’ve spotted a glitch). We’re painting again today! Not surprised? Neither are we. We’ll have another painting post tomorrow, but for now we wanted to share a house tour that felt … Read more

We all know that deflated feeling when the momentum for a big project or renovation fizzles out. How do you rekindle the excitement or energy you started with? We’ve been facing this at the beach house recently, so we’re sharing five practical tips to fight project fatigue. With spring in full swing and lots of … Read more

We’re still at the beach, but we’ve got an exciting giveaway that DIY fans won’t want to miss. TEKTON Tools is offering one lucky reader a complete toolbox makeover — a bundled collection of their most popular tools valued at more than $1,000. The prize package includes 46 individual tools and sets, ranging from a … Read more

We’ve raved before about how much we love the Kurv—no sponsorships, just genuine enthusiasm—and now we’re thrilled to have found a full-size vacuum that matches it in performance. This new upright truly sucks— in the best way—and when paired with our lightweight, wood-floor-friendly Kurv, pet hair and dust don’t stand a chance. The result: our … Read more

Every so often someone asks where we found the little table in the sunroom, so here are the details on how we made it. We DIYed this table a few years ago using a $7.99 Lack side table from Ikea and the old tabletop from an inexpensive thrift store pedestal we previously salvaged for another … Read more

Burger had his first dentist appointment today. Because the procedure required anesthesia, we left him at the clinic for the day. It’s definitely easier for the staff to clean a dog’s teeth when they’re not trying to nip at everything. Burger, however, turns into a nervous puddle at the vet — here he is whining … Read more

Caitlin’s project caught our eye the moment we read “purchased for $1.14” and “found on the side of the road.” The thrifted window screen and rescued nightstand combined into a charming shabby-chic jewelry station that’s both affordable and stylish. Read her note below: I’ve been a long-time reader (my morning routine includes coffee and your … Read more

This week’s craft project made me a little nervous. For the last month and a half I’ve been doing a simple, quick craft each week — making a fall wreath, stenciling a pillow, painting baskets, decorating pumpkins and gourds, creating vacation keepsake globes, and trying ceramic paint on a bowl of colorful cacti. Those projects … Read more

Lemme tell you, our bathroom’s wallpaper wasn’t the only problem we had to fix recently. This plumbing story stretched over the last few weeks and only wrapped up a few days ago. We share the good, the bad, and the ugly here—this one fits squarely into the “bad” and “ugly” categories, with a generous side … Read more