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Airbnb Laundry Room and Mudroom Makeovers
Ok — two more duplex mudroom/laundry areas are finished and photographed, and these required some real sweat equity. We built tall storage cabinets beside the stacked washer and…
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Visiting a Fellow Blogger’s Home: What to Expect
Our recent Chicago meet-up with fellow bloggers Chris Loves Julia, Yellow Brick Home, and Making It Lovely was equal parts heartwarming and indulgent. Beyond the meals and laughter,…
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Two Airbnb Kitchen Makeovers: Before and After
Big day: we’re finally sharing a full tour of both finished duplex kitchens — and announcing that both sides are now listed on Airbnb. Read on for photos,…
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DIY Projects That Spark the Biggest Arguments
Home improvement can be stressful, and we’ve all felt that tension spill into memorable arguments. In this post we look at the do-it-yourself projects that most often cause…
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Before and After: Duplex Living Room and Dining Room Makeovers
We’re thrilled to share that the entire front half of the duplex is finished — which means the open living and dining rooms on both sides are officially…
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Episode 139: Home Exterior Makeover Progress Update
Painting our brick house white was just the beginning of our exterior refresh. This week we’re sharing more of the plans on our list—including one project that turned…
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What to Know Before Painting Exterior Brick
By now you probably know we’re absolutely obsessed with how our house turned out after painting the exterior brick white last fall. It’s one of our favorite makeovers…
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Airbnb Bedroom and Bathroom Makeovers for Higher Bookings
If you caught last week’s update, you saw the before-and-after photos of the first four rooms we completed in the duplex. This week we’re excited to share four…
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Why Ikea Wasn’t Right for Our Kitchen Remodel
Installing IKEA cabinets in all three of our beach house kitchens prompted the obvious question: why didn’t we use them in our Richmond kitchen? This week we explain…
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Airbnb Makeover Reveal: Bedroom and Bathroom Before and After
We’ve been working nonstop—between project work and plenty of beach trips—to finish and photograph rooms in our duplex so we can list it for weeklong summer rentals on…
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