Granite is a natural, porous stone, which means it can absorb liquids and become stained. That sounds alarming, but removing stains from granite is often straightforward. We’ve dealt with stubborn stains on our own granite countertops and lived to tell the tale—so take a breath and read on for reliable, practical steps. For instance, we … Read more

For anyone wondering where the March superlatives went—here they are! Happy belated April (I resisted the urge to write “hoppy belated April,” by the way). With a new month already underway, it’s time for our customary yearbook-style look back at what March brought the Petersik household. We even included a few never-before-seen moments for fun. … Read more

Now that we’ve moved to a new URL, you might be wondering what new features we hinted at. There’s plenty coming soon — here’s a preview of the projects and updates we’re excited to share on Young House Love. #1. A Young House Love Nursery: Since so many readers hoped our big announcement would be … Read more

When Amy sent photos of her $100 backsplash makeover, we were inspired and wanted to share her story. Here’s her note: I completed this project in about five hours and I’m thrilled with the result. I purchased nine packages of thin brushed stainless wall tiles. The tiles come with double-stick foam squares for hanging, so … Read more

As many of you saw on Facebook and Instagram, we made a big lumber run, which means lots of building is about to begin in the nursery. Before that starts, we need to paint the walls and ceiling, so we hope to finish that today and tomorrow and share an update on Monday. Goodbye, door-spray … Read more

One of the most common questions on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter when we share a photo isn’t “what paint color is that?” or “who makes that lamp?” — it’s “where did you get that shirt/dress/skirt?” People aren’t asking about me (or John) — they’re asking about Clara. After a steady stream of messages asking how … Read more

Hallelujah — the sun is finally back on the East Coast! After weeks of rain, we grabbed the camera to photograph our newly finished bonus room (and yes, “finished” is flexible — we’ll probably tinker forever). We managed to fit a lot of fun and function into the space, plus one enormous spot to sit … Read more

To everyone who’s asked where our House Crashing posts have been — thank you for your patience. We’re excited to share this long-awaited home tour packed with inspiration, affordable finds, and a distinctly original style. Lindsay and her husband started with a house that needed a lot of work, but they saw the potential and … Read more

With our big move just a few months away, we’re busy getting the house ready to sell. This week we outline the projects on our list — some large, some small — including a fast-tracked refresh of our hall bathroom. John shares a new shopping challenge for 2020 that encourages us to buy more locally … Read more

The scrap wood pile in our garage was getting out of hand, so building a practical storage solution in the new shed became a priority. Even better: we used mostly leftover lumber to build it. Below I’ll walk through the steps we followed to create a simple, functional storage system for our assortment of leftover … Read more