Convert Bathroom Linen Cabinet to Stylish Open Shelving

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We have another fantastic reader redesign to share. This one comes from Stacie, the same person who created that stylish new bedroom inspired by a custom moodboard we made in May. Her bedroom update turned out so well it sparked a second makeover—this time in her boys’ bathroom linen closet. Here’s her “I ripped the … Read more

How to Choose a Ceramic Ram Wall Sculpture for Your Home

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Hi, I’m Sherry Petersik, and I have a weakness for white ceramic animals. This one, however, is cast in white resin. Can you guess which creature stole my heart this time? Here’s a hint. I’m adding some filler text so the photo below doesn’t give it away before you make a guess. Ready? What animal … Read more

Stencil a Pillowcase: Step-by-Step Guide for Beautiful Designs

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This is a warm, upbeat DIY about turning an extra pillowcase into a charming, custom piece using fabric paint and a metal grate as a stencil. I always end up with one or two extra pillowcases. We only use one set of sheets per bed, but I tend to buy extra pillows and grab pillowcases … Read more

Listy McListerson — Updated Guide to His Letters

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Psst—For everyone asking what we did for Easter and what Clara found in her basket, check out those details on Young House Life. This post is long, so feel free to skim. It began after readers asked how we organize our to-do list. We keep one long running document and, since people kept asking to … Read more

Smart Door-Mounted Gift Wrap Organizer for Small Spaces

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After finishing the master bedroom closet de-cluttering this past weekend, we moved on to the hall closet right outside our bedroom door. It had become a catch-all for photo albums, old videotapes, notebooks, random keepsakes and a mountain of spare shopping bags. In short: it was a mess. Our approach was simple: reverse the careless, … Read more

How to Find Affordable Restoration Hardware Tables Online

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(You’ll understand the post title in a minute.) Exciting news — we finally replaced the too-small pedestal table in the eat-in part of our kitchen. It’s much more proportionate and a lot more functional for the space. Now we can seat six, or even eight in a pinch, which has already proven useful with our … Read more

Kitchen Renovation: Where We Splurged and Where We Saved

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In an economy like this, it’s hard not to talk about money. Since it’s our blogiversary week, we wanted to revisit the most expensive project in Young House Love’s history and share how we made it easier on our wallets. You’ve likely seen photos of our kitchen remodel (they’re below), but unless you read back … Read more

How to Host a Memorable House Party: Tips for Every Host

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Paneling update coming tomorrow. But while we’re here, a few reflections from Clara’s birthday party… Can you believe Clara’s birthday celebration — a modest gathering of 25 people — was the biggest party we’ve hosted since our backyard wedding nearly four years ago? It’s been over a month, but these posts are often our way … Read more

Our Blog Turns One: Celebrating Year One with You

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Young House Love turns one this week (insert party kazoo sound effect here). To celebrate, we’ve planned several ways to mark the incredible year we’ve shared with you. First, we’ve scheduled a week of blogiversary posts that look back on some of our—and your—favorite entries, paired with new stories and behind-the-scenes details. We’ll also give … Read more

How to Remove Wallpaper Without Damage: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Wallpaper is back in style, but many homes still have old, dingy, or dated paper they didn’t choose. Our house had wallpaper in five rooms, so we tested several removal methods. Below we share what worked, what didn’t, and practical recommendations to help you remove wallpaper efficiently. Removing wallpaper doesn’t require expensive tools, but it … Read more