We have a soft spot for owners of 1950s ranch homes, especially when they bring those houses back to life from dated decor. Maggie and her husband recently transformed their 1951 Texas ranch living room into a comfortable, classic space that now feels like home. Here’s Maggie’s story: Hello John and Sherry! Ever since I … Read more

I think I’m possessed. What else explains the fact that I’m lying in bed at almost 1 a.m. thinking the most foreign sentence to my former self: “I’m so excited about my quilt I can hardly sleep.” Seriously. I’m the person who loves iron-on hem tape for making curtains and crib skirts, and I’m also … Read more

We built these DIY pantry shelves for our beach house, and they quickly became one of our favorite projects. The build is straightforward, customizable to any pantry size, and adaptable for other rooms that need smart storage—bedrooms, living rooms, playrooms, and more. The entire project uses just a few basic materials: 3/4″ MDF panels and … Read more

Bazinga. These are the show notes for Episode #19 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. On this week’s episode we talk about when it makes sense to tackle a project yourself and when it’s smarter to hire a pro. We faced that decision often during our kitchen renovation, and we share the process we … Read more

Ok, so a lot of people (myself included) found the original exterior tour of our yard a little hard to follow. Our first house was simple enough that we could describe the front, back and sides and call it a day—like in this older post, which even included a little sketch: This house is much … Read more

Lately many of the submissions we’ve received have been kitchen-related, and since we’re in a kitchen mindset, we’re excited to share this remodel. Jasmine and Sam’s renovation caught our eye with its layered white palette, abundant texture, and clean, modern feel. Functionally, the project shines: adding an extra row of upper cabinets plus thoughtful trim … Read more

This week WallQuotes is giving two lucky winners a small wall makeover. Each winner will receive $150 to spend on the WallQuotes site plus an additional $50 gift toward paint at your preferred paint store. Use the credit to add color to a room and then personalize the space with WallQuotes’ easy-to-apply vinyl decals. WallQuotes … Read more

Richmond had its first hint of winter yesterday with a light dusting of snow. It didn’t stick, so life carried on as usual — no snow day for John. Mostly, things were unaffected. The light precipitation kept the installer indoors rather than outside cutting crown molding and cabinet baseboards, so progress was limited to finishing … Read more

We’re writing this from the beach. Before you get jealous, it’s about 20 degrees out and we even saw a light dusting of snow last night. Still, we’re enjoying the chance to relax and recharge at John’s parents’ lovely beach house just outside Rehoboth, Delaware. They recently bought the house and in just a few … Read more

In celebration of this week’s organization focus, this remarkable makeover reminds us that organizing and planning go far beyond baskets and sorted socks. With thoughtful planning, budgeting, perseverance and hard work, a dark, dated room can be transformed into a beautiful, functional space. Morgan and her husband Kevin converted a paneled den into a bright, … Read more