Updated January 2022 Do your kitchen cabinets look unfinished or leave an awkward gap below the ceiling? We added crown molding to our upper cabinets for a quick DIY upgrade that transformed the look of the kitchen. It’s a simple project that can be completed in a few hours and gives cabinets a polished, finished … Read more

Since we couldn’t fit all of your questions into last week’s video, here’s Part 2 — a follow-up where we answer more amusing and offbeat personal questions sent in by readers via Twitter and Facebook. These were submitted before our big blogiversary celebration, and they had us laughing and occasionally cringing as the camera rolled. … Read more

Valentine’s Day is Friday, and while we can’t take everyone out for a romantic dinner, we’re celebrating with a giveaway of $500 worth of jewelry from BaubleBar. BaubleBar offers a constantly refreshed selection of necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and handy storage pieces. You can browse by trending items, new arrivals, or curated collections from their … Read more

Remember we mentioned the show house we’ll be working on to benefit Habitat for Humanity over the next ten months? We’ve been eager to share an update, but construction hasn’t started yet. That doesn’t mean we’re behind—the goal is to be under roof by Christmas—but there’s a lot of preparation before you see a single … Read more

Step right up to this wall of fun! No clowns, no motion sickness—just a playful corner created after Clara’s crib left the room and the dresser was moved to the former crib wall. That change left the wall to the right of her bed wide open, so we decided to fill it with things she … Read more

Clara’s second birthday party was a joyful mix of food, family, friends, sunshine — and a heroically embraced worm theme. She chose worms because she loves spotting, drawing, and even dreaming about them, so naturally the whole day leaned into that delightfully quirky obsession. We were surrounded by people we love, the weather stayed around … Read more

Rachel’s kitchen makeover is a beautiful example of thoughtful renovation and period charm. Here’s her note: I love what you guys are doing at Young House Love – you are such an inspiration! In fact, I combed through your blog for helpful hints before my husband and I tackled our first major renovation, the kitchen. … Read more

“Can’t we just lay some decking already?!” That line nods to a kitchen post from last December about all the small prep steps that had to happen before painting cabinets — and I feel like we’re at the same stage with the deck. We’re making steady progress, but getting impatient. After setting all the joists … Read more

Thanks for all the laundry room suggestions last week. We read every comment, weighed each idea, and even got quotes for a few options—moving the hookups, shifting the doorway, and possibly bumping out a wall. One idea that kept coming up (let’s call it “Option 3”) was to rotate the washer and dryer 90° so … Read more

We had to share this tiny, nearly cost-free makeover because you loved reading about Carrie’s swankified Philly apartment. While working on the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we didn’t want to ignore the blindingly white bathroom. With almost no money, we showed Carrie how small changes could make a dramatic difference in her blank-slate bath. … Read more