Quick note: Tonight we’ll be in Minneapolis at the West Elm on 3879 Gallagher Drive for cookies, cocoa, and a book signing at 6pm. The parking lot is small, but there’s a larger lot at a nearby Macy’s and a ramp to a parking garage nearby — arriving early, carpooling, or getting dropped off will … Read more

Don’t we all want more money without more problems? Today we talk with personal finance expert Tanja Hester about value-driven spending and creating a “money mission statement” to help you reach big financial goals — whether that’s saving for a home in your ideal neighborhood, funding a major renovation, or pursuing early retirement, which Tanja … Read more

I love surprises, and John is a master at creating them. He’s arranged everything from flying my best friend in for my birthday to pretending to leave for work and then returning five minutes later to announce a spontaneous beach trip. So every now and then I like to return the favor with a surprise … Read more

December is here, and with it comes the show notes for Episode 27 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week’s episode focuses on pacing yourself through home renovations so that enthusiasm doesn’t push you past your budget, timeline, or skill level. We outline sensible starting points, ways to redirect when a project should … Read more

One of the things we love most about Richmond is its nickname: The River City. That’s not because of a small creek, but because a major river—with class five rapids—flows right through the city limits. In short, there’s plenty of river to enjoy, whether swimming, sunning, or just hanging out. Imagine a beach town vibe, … Read more

From the papers hidden behind our old kitchen cabinets to the vintage user’s manual for our dryer, we still get a thrill when we uncover traces of a home’s past. Here’s a little gem we literally dug up in the front yard a few weekends ago while planting some bushes: It’s an old milk bottle … Read more

Every year it feels like we’re the last bloggers to publish a gift guide (is it me or are they coming out earlier every year?), but it’s finally done. We keep one post with three categories—adults, kids, and under $25—so here it is. We enjoy highlighting small makers and Black-owned businesses alongside tried-and-true favorites from … Read more

At least that’s how I feel about stairs. Some people dislike them, but after pinning countless gorgeous staircases and DIY stair upgrades on Pinterest I was hooked. After seven years of living in single-level houses, we finally bought a home with stairs. Half of me worried I’d regret the change; the other half couldn’t wait … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Thanks to random.org, our four winners are…Kathryn (who wants to know how long this paint will keep, since she’s in an apartment now), Kristen: Turning A House Into A Home (who wonders if it’s better to dust or vacuum first), Alisa Decatur (who’d … Read more

Our little guy’s room has a fresh look now that the crib is gone and we made a few updates while we were at it. He’ll be four this April and decided in January that he was ready to leave the crib — a bittersweet milestone. We’ve used the same crib in our home for … Read more