Other potential titles for this post: Holy Schnikies I (Almost) See The Light The Sweetest Sound = A Power Saw Best Day Ever!!!! This update is a quick peek at progress — part tease, part status report. A lot of readers have been asking what’s happening here, and since a picture truly does say a … Read more

The Homearama showhouse project is charging toward its deadline — the show opens May 1 — and with a baby due a few weeks before that we’re hustling to finish. There’s so much to update you on that this post might feel a little scattered, but here’s where things stand and what we’ve been up … Read more

Show notes for Episode #10 of Young House Love Has A Podcast are here. In this episode we share a trio of recent mishaps: a yard project that didn’t go as planned, an anniversary gift that slipped away, and an unfortunate incident that nearly broke Sherry’s finger. We also speak with the owner of a … Read more

We’re back with the full front-yard landscaping reveal. Those 50+ year-old shrubs around our home were long overdue for a refresh: they were overgrown, overcrowded, and completely swallowed our short, stout rancher. We were a little embarrassed, but we knew how to make the most of it. We listed several azaleas and holly bushes for … Read more

We knew we wouldn’t want the range hood exposed for long, so we set out to build a custom cover. For height, we followed the manufacturer’s recommendations and installed the hood 34″ above the counter, right in the middle of the suggested range. To decide on the final look, I mocked up two Photoshop options. … Read more

We’ve been hard at work in the yard, and while my arms are definitely sore, the progress is already worth it. This is one of those projects that will take years, not a single “before-and-after” post, but focusing on one small area at a time keeps things manageable. Last year we limbed the magnolia, removed … Read more

This giveaway is no longer accepting entries Now that I’ve been a father for one month (happy one-month birthday, Clara!), I’m especially excited for this Sunday—my first Father’s Day. Our friends at Lowe’s helped put together a Father’s Day gift guide and provided a prize package perfect for dads who like to work with their … Read more

While we waited for our freshly primed and painted open shelves to dry (hanging day was scheduled for tomorrow), we realized it had been far too long since our last budget blooms post. We used to share them every month, but life and projects got in the way. A few readers asked for more budget-blooms … Read more

Update: Aaaand less than 12 hours later we’re back with an update at the bottom of the post for you. Smooth, right? Hey there — long time no see. The break has been wonderful. It felt a little strange at first, but mostly it was refreshing and revitalizing. We’re incredibly grateful for your support, kind … Read more

In case all that turkey and stuffing made you forget, here’s a reminder of how our kitchen looked after the upper cabinets came down: With the new countertops scheduled to arrive in about two weeks, we needed to prep the walls for the backsplash. We won’t install the tile before the counters — fitting the … Read more