How the Two Sides of a Duplex Differ: Design & Layout Guide

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We showed our beach house style inspiration while the pink house was still beginning to come back together. Now that the duplex is at a similar stage, we wanted to share our design vision for the project — from materials and colors to room functions and features we’re considering. It’s never too early to start … Read more

Beach House Year-End Home Tour: Coastal Decor & Highlights

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Beach house progress, both large and small, has been moving so fast it’s been hard to document everything — but I did walk through the entire house yesterday and made a video tour that brings you fully up to date. So forgive the limited number of photos here; we have thousands more on our phones, … Read more

Monstera Deliciosa Care Guide: Growing Tips for Lush Indoor Plants

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Monsteras have become one of the most popular indoor plants for good reason. With their dramatic, perforated leaves and forgiving nature, they bring a tropical, architectural presence to any room without demanding constant care. While many home monsteras stay low and bushy, they are natural climbers and can be trained to grow tall and tree-like … Read more

Savannah Window Shopping Guide: Where to Browse & What to Find

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We promised to share our Savannah shopping finds, and here they are. After visiting nearly every decor shop on Broughton Street with our camera in hand, our top pick was The Paris Market & Brocante. While many items felt more inspirational than practical (we don’t exactly have $1,600 for a side table), the creative displays … Read more

Spray Painting a Plastic Basketball Hoop: Step-by-Step Guide

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Hoop, there it is. File this under one of my stranger “Dude, Get On That Already” projects. Like many of our other DGOTA adventures, this quick update started with something that had been nagging me for months and a trusty can of spray paint. This time it wasn’t even a pet — surprise! John laughed … Read more

Build a Stone Bench Fire Pit: DIY Backyard Project Guide

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When Christy sent photos of her backyard transformation, we were equal parts inspired and a little bit jealous. Here’s the letter she sent: Our backyard used to be mostly dirt, grass, and weeds, with an existing in-ground pool and spa. When we spotted dry-stacked clearance stones at Lowe’s, we realized we could upgrade the space … Read more

How Four People Share One Bathroom: Practical Tips That Work

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Any time we mention having only one bathroom, our Instagram DMs light up with questions about how a family of four manages. We’re not claiming any heroic feat—many families around the world live happily in smaller homes with a single bathroom—but we do have an outdoor shower we use most of the year, which eases … Read more

Kitchen Renovation: Protective Hanging Plastic Sheeting Guide

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Things are starting to feel a little Dexter-esque around here as we prepare to open up a wall. When walls come down, dust follows, so protective plastic goes up. To set the mood I’ve kept these photos a bit dark and moody—very on-theme. Because I proudly call myself Captain Safety, it’s worth mentioning that older … Read more

Planet and Rocket-Themed Bedroom Ideas for Boys

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Writing about this room felt difficult from the start. This isn’t a typical before-and-after makeover story focused on budget or speed. What we want to share instead is how a community poured love and care into a family during an unfathomably hard time. The transformation of this space mattered because it helped a little boy … Read more

Still Can’t Keep It Cool? How to Fix Recurring Overheating Issues

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Alert: Although I mention Pinterest a lot (drinking game, anyone?), this post is not sponsored. We’re just a couple of design-obsessed friends who love a good pin-fest—sometimes while eating Oreos. My Pinterest obsession is well documented. So when Katie suggested we challenge ourselves to make one Pinterest-inspired project each season and call it the Pinterest … Read more