Update: We hoped to publish a post on Thursday, but this week didn’t go as planned. Our apologies! Update #2: We’d love your input on the discussion that popped up about smaller posts. Would you prefer a brief update on days we can’t produce a full piece (like this one), or would you rather see … Read more

You may have noticed we share the occasional video—or, if you’re counting, roughly 80—on our video page: Like the Photoshop tips post, this piece explains how we make our videos. We’re far from pros, but after years of practice we’ve learned practical, repeatable approaches to shooting and editing that help our clips look better while … Read more

After more than five years in this house, we finally pulled the trigger on a renovation — naturally over the holidays. We’ve tackled big projects here before, like adding a pool in 2021, gutting and rebuilding the kitchen in 2022, and installing hurricane-grade windows and doors two years ago. But this is the first time … Read more

Don’t get too excited — this is more about function than looks. We rescued our old spray-painted metal and glass coffee table from John’s parents (they used it when their house was on the market and it ended up tucked away in storage). It came from our first house’s living room and, since we didn’t … Read more

You may have caught a few scenes of our time with the Bowers in last week’s little road trip video. We’re back with more — a roundup of hotel-inspired decorating ideas based on our stay at the quirky, memorable Hotel Preston in Nashville. Katie and I had been tossing around ideas for a follow-up video … Read more

The arrival of the “Back to School” season doesn’t have to put a damper on the last days of summer. To help lift spirits, Coupons.com is offering a chance to win up to $500 to Target. Coupons.com aggregates a wide range of coupons — online, mobile, and printable — for thousands of retailers and products, … Read more

We love a good Britney reference, and we love painting—walls, paneling, brick, even large ceramic roosters. A big part of any project is choosing the right paint color. Paint chips are like potato chips to us: we can’t stop at just one. Benjamin Moore has long been our go-to, and their extensive palette has shown … Read more

Today our house looks like a whirlwind of boxes and misplaced socks — so we made a spontaneous decision: this week is officially Moving Week. While we get settled and locate our underwear, we’re going to share the whole behind-the-scenes of selling our current home because you asked for it. Here’s what we plan to … Read more

Those of you who follow our updates on Facebook and Twitter might have wondered why we slept in the guest bedroom for a few nights last weekend. The reason: we painted the master bedroom ceiling. One of the best parts of blogging about home projects is that we’re always learning. We haven’t mastered every decorating … Read more

This post covers a lot: before-and-after photos, a video tour of our organization, the total cost, closet planning tips so you can tackle your own update, and how we made Ikea Pax units look built-in with only about $65 of wood. First, the visuals. Also, please note Burger’s enthusiasm for photobombing—he insisted on being in … Read more