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Episode 105: Sherry’s Bathtub Battle in a Duplex
We’ve hit another tub-related snag during our duplex renovation — a project that has been both rewarding and stressful. Today we’re sharing how a deliberate budget decision saved…
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Convert an IKEA MALM into a Built-In Dresser
Ikea Malm Dresser Hack: Make a Budget Dresser Look Built-In I have a soft spot for a good Ikea hack—especially when it’s simple and effective. A few small…
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How You’re Annoying Your Contractor and How to Stop
We flipped the script and asked dozens of contractors—our own included—what they wish homeowners did differently. From common client pet peeves to practical advice that saves time and…
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Fourth of July Party Recipes and Celebration Ideas
Every year on Instagram Stories I post photos from our friend’s outrageously over-the-top Fourth of July party. After getting so many requests for a single post with the…
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What We Regret About Our Beach House Renovation
Restoring a vintage stove turns out to be far less glamorous than the photos suggest. This week we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden quirks and unexpected…
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Converting Our Deck Into a Pea Gravel Patio
The number of questions we received about this Instagram post made it clear we needed to share a proper backyard update. Since our last detailed write-up, we’ve made…
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Are Kitchen Islands Ruining American Kitchens?
Islands are a common feature in today’s kitchens, but this week we talk about why they aren’t always the right choice. We also share a few lessons we…
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How to Make a Concrete Coffee Table Top
Good news: I finally have a place to put my feet up in the beach house living room. Or, as Sherry would say: we finally have a coffee…
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Should You Paint Your Brick House White? Pros, Costs, and Risks
Lately we’ve been seriously considering painting the exterior of our brick house white, but a few concerns keep holding us back. In this post we walk through the…
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Quick Landscaping Updates for Instant Curb Appeal
Beach House Front Yard Makeover in Cape Charles: Quick, Low-Maintenance Landscaping That Thrived A few weeks ago we posted on Instagram about finally landscaping the front yard of…
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