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

Show notes for Episode #10 of Young House Love Has A Podcast are here. In this episode we share three recent mishaps: a backyard project that went sideways, an anniversary gift that escaped us, and a mishap that nearly broke Sherry’s finger. We also interview the owner of a fabric and upholstery business for practical … Read more

Slowly but surely, we’re making real progress on the beach house. Over the next few weeks we’ll see major advances as the property gets all-new electrical and plumbing plus a fully functioning HVAC system—perfect timing for hot beach days. We’re thrilled to report there’s no more danger from old knob-and-tube wiring, the furnace is finally … Read more

For every blogiversary we like to have a little numerical fun, so here’s a tidy rundown of some amusing (and occasionally alarming) facts about YHL. 1527- Total published posts to date (wild, especially since we only had 380 on our first blogiversary) 258,904- The number of comments we’ve received from you, our wonderful readers 13,039- … Read more

We’d been wanting to try wallpaper in our duplex for a while, and last week we finally installed two peel-and-stick wall murals. The whole process was far easier than we expected, and the results were even better than we imagined. We considered several options before settling on removable wall murals from Society6. These are essentially … Read more

This simple reader-submitted makeover shows how paint can transform a room. Here’s the note from Megan and Matt: Hi John and Sherry! We bought our first house almost two years ago from an elderly woman who had painted everything pink — walls, trim, even the ceilings. I bought 18 gallons of paint the day of … Read more

Behold our DIY wire trellis — a project I’d wanted to try for years and am thrilled with the result. With just basic tools, wire, hooks, and a climbing vine, a blank brick wall turned into a stylish garden feature. A bit of planning goes a long way. Here’s how to make your own. After … Read more

Since our house front is featured in the blog header so often, you might be surprised to learn it’s due for a major refresh. From a distance it reads charming—especially when the azaleas bloom—but up close it’s far from perfect. The old slate path is chipped and uneven, the scalloped trim over the porch feels … Read more