Booyah: these are the show notes for Episode #7 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week we explore whether there’s a particular age when a home starts to feel more grown-up by looking at what three well-known design sites recommend (and advise against) having in your house when you turn 30. We also share favorite housewarming gifts, quick tricks for hanging items on the wall, and a look at which real estate features are most frequently mentioned in listings across different states.
You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and TuneIn Radio – or play it below. Use this page to find all the links, notes, and photos we referenced during the show.
This page contains all the links, notes, and photos that accompany the episode.
Housekeeping
- Listen to The Chris Loves Julia Podcast with Preston Pugmire where we appear on episode #9 to discuss budgeting for projects and how we decide what to DIY versus hire out.
- Visit our Events Page for details about upcoming August speaking stops in Atlanta, New York City, and Greenville, SC, including dates, times, and locations. We’d love to see you there.
What’s New
- Custom address stamper from Three Designing Women (often discounted at Paper Source or other retailers).
- If you want a go-to housewarming gift for DIYers: a handy paint cup and a short-handled paint brush we use constantly—both highly rated and genuinely useful.
- Check out our post about turning race medals into Christmas ornaments for a simple, sentimental DIY project.
60-Second DIY Tip
- For hanging wooden objects, we use OOK ReadyScrew D-rings. For smaller pieces, OOK sawtooth hangers combined with a strong super glue work well. We keep packs of these items in our junk drawer for quick fixes.
What’s Not
- Zillow’s article and infographic highlight the most popular real estate listing amenities by state—useful if you’re curious what buyers in different regions prioritize.
- There’s also a quiz version for testing your knowledge before checking the answers.
Main Segment
- Here are the articles we discussed about what your home should — or shouldn’t — include by the time you’re 30:
- Apartment Therapy: 7 Grown-Up Things You Should Have In Your Home By Age 30
- Elle Decor: The 10 Things You Must Have In Your Home By Age 30
- Elle Decor: 15 Things You Should Never Have In Your Home After 30
- Domain: Things You Should Have In Your Home After The Age Of 30
We’re Digging
- We like canvas drop cloths for painting and protection around the house.
- If you enjoy inlay furniture and accessories, here are a few of Sherry’s favorites:
- West Elm inlay pieces in various sizes (dresser, nightstand options) that capture the look of the 3-drawer inlay dresser we discussed.
- A splurge-worthy Maya inlay mirror from Serena & Lily (often discounted during sales).
- More affordable inlay mirror options from West Elm, including an octagonal striped inlay mirror, a gray herringbone wall mirror, a round herringbone mirror, and a large bone-inlay floor mirror.
Psst — Looking for something we featured in a past episode but can’t remember which show notes to open? Here’s a master list of everything we’ve been digging across past episodes.
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