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Updated 2019 With Thanksgiving approaching, we adapted Sherry’s gratitude journal habit into a simple, family-friendly craft: a Thanksgiving “Thanks Jar.” Instead of keeping our daily thank-you notes hidden…
As our bathroom renovation continues (current status: more demo, the vanity, tub, and toilet have arrived, and the plumber and electrician are scheduled to rough in so we…
Master Bathroom Renovation: Final Layout, Tile Choices, and Plan We’ve made major progress since the initial demo. After removing walls that blocked light and rethinking the layout, we…
We’re sharing an update on our bathroom renovation—how we moved it from zero to fifty percent complete (the math will make sense once you read what we tackled)…
We’re in the middle of two room makeovers and I can’t wait to share both. One is our major master bathroom renovation that we wrote about recently, and…
We get asked all the time how we stay on top of projects and household life—people want to know if we make lists, use apps, or have some…
What did we learn by spending more than two months living in a smaller house in a quieter town? This summer we lived at our beach house to…
On this week’s podcast we talked about our first summer managing a duplex as short-term rentals. It wasn’t perfect, but overall it went surprisingly well. Over the season…
This whole adventure started because we wanted one of those charming “Historic District” plaques for our beach house. Spoiler: we got one — and another for the duplex.…
Many moons ago we promised to share the DIY play-by-play for this shiplap‑style paneled wall treatment because it’s ridiculously easy and wonderfully budget‑friendly. To put it in relatable…
The paint deck
No.01 · Sage
100 Timeless Baby Girl Names
No.02 · Ochre
How to Install Poured Concrete Walkways and a Driveway
No.03 · Chalk Blue
How to Make a Faux Sheepskin Seat Cushion: DIY Sewing Guide
No.04 · Mauve
2025 Colors of the Year: Complete Guide to Every Shade
No.05 · Sea Glass
How We Made Our Home Hurricane-Resistant
No.06 · Putty
Small Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas for Maximum Space
No.07 · Brick
Toilet Review: Our Favorite Model for Comfort and Performance
No.08 · Lilac
Rainbow Fluorite Crystal: Meaning, Properties & Uses
No.09 · Olive
2-Day St. Petersburg, Florida Itinerary with Kids
No.10 · Rose Clay
5 Ways to Upgrade S’mores, Including Savory Recipes
No.11 · Moss
9 Greige Paint Shades Experts Recommend
No.12 · Terracotta
5 Quick Kitchen Upgrades to Transform Your Space
