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 didn’t go as planned, an anniversary gift that didn’t turn out the way we expected, and a surprising accident that almost broke Sherry’s finger. We also sit down with the owner of a fabric and upholstery shop to get practical advice on curtain errors to avoid, smart ways to save money on textiles, and what’s currently trending in the world of fabrics.
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What’s New
- If you haven’t seen it yet on the blog, we posted the full story about our new shed, including the planning, mistakes, and fixes: the full shed post.
- Important reminder before any outdoor digging: call 811 to have buried utility lines marked. It’s a quick step that can prevent costly and dangerous accidents.
What’s Not
- If you’re thinking about painting your home and want a modern, muted palette, we mention a few paint colors and comparisons from different brands. Look for tones like soft grays and muted blues—names vary by brand, so check swatches in person before committing.
- For a lighthearted diversion, we reference an article about J.D. Scott and an entertaining profile piece that fans might enjoy for background reading.
Insider Info On Fabric & Upholstery
- We spoke with the owner of U-Fab to learn how to approach curtains and upholstery with confidence. Their website and blog are full of room photos and project inspiration: U-Fab.
- Highlights from our conversation include guidance on avoiding common mistakes—like poor measuring, choosing a fabric that’s unsuitable for the room’s traffic, and neglecting proper lining or hardware. The emphasis is on planning measurements carefully, considering how fabric performs over time, and choosing installation methods that suit the window and room scale.
- We also cover cost-saving strategies you can actually use: prioritizing drapery panels for visual impact, mixing custom elements with off-the-shelf components, and selecting durable fabrics for high-use areas. These practical tips can help you get a tailored look without overspending.
- If you want to see examples of their work with our house, check out our showhouse tour where many of the curtains and a guest room headboard were their handiwork, and read about their charitable contributions to our holiday makeover for the Children’s Hospital of Richmond.
- For a peek at Sherry’s upholstery project, we link to the two-part rocking chair saga that chronicles the process from start to finish—useful if you’re attempting a small reupholstery project yourself.
We’re Digging
- One of the episode’s more dramatic moments is Sherry’s finger mishap. It was injured and sore but not broken—thankfully. We included a photo of her recovery, clutching her favorite coconut oil product she uses for skin care after minor scrapes and dryness.
- We also mention NPR’s Ask Me Another as a show we enjoy—if you want to hear clips or find episodes, check their program page wherever you explore podcasts.
Looking for a topic we covered in an earlier episode? We compiled a master list of everything we’ve dug into across past shows to make it easy to find previous episodes and reference links.
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