The end of 2009 also marked the close of our time on the True Value DIY Blog Squad, a short but productive three-month collaboration we happily announced earlier. While it’s bittersweet to wrap up, we’re grateful for everything that came from the partnership. True Value helped us make major progress as we prepared for new … Read more

If you caught last week’s post, you saw our excited reveal of the before-and-after photos from the first four rooms we completed at the duplex. We’re sharing projects as they finish and get photographed, and today we’re thrilled to report FOUR MORE SPACES ARE DONE. It’s exhilarating to be able to say that after more … Read more

Since many of you enjoyed our previous messy house tour videos (like this one from our last home in 2011), we figured it was time for another reality check: we are not perfectly folded towels and perfectly placed pillows around the clock. With our focus on the showhouse and some last-minute nursery details, several other … Read more

Permission granted! Before we dive into the deck and permit details this post is really about, a quick note: we’ve been getting messages from readers surprised to learn we have a family/personal blog called Young House Life. We launched it nearly a year ago as a behind-the-scenes spot for family photos, everyday chaos, and life … Read more

Sherry recently teased on Instagram Stories that we were back at our favorite home project: installing another stair runner. After installing one in our previous house seven years ago, it became a go-to project for us — mainly because it’s something almost anyone can do and the right runner transforms the look and adds traction … Read more

Winter weather makes staying tucked into a warm, comfortable bed feel especially appealing. If you love cozy bedding, Crane & Canopy offers a way to make that comfort a daily reality. This week the brand is featured with a $250 gift card giveaway. Known for high-quality duvet covers, sheet sets, pillows, and throws, Crane & … Read more

Richmond is often seen as a refined city—historic architecture, cobblestone streets, leisurely Sunday brunches, and tasteful holiday decorations in the downtown district. Even at Christmastime, parts of historic downtown maintain an elegant, understated festive spirit, as shown by the small, tasteful tree below. But that polished image doesn’t tell the whole story. This time of … Read more

Imagine our delight when not one but two readers sent in their versions of some favorite Crate & Barrel prints you might recall from earlier mood-board makeovers. Both took different, equally successful DIY approaches, so we wanted to share each method. First, here’s Lindsay’s note: I put together artwork for our living room after spotting … Read more

We didn’t exactly plan to buy every appliance for the beach house during Black Friday — besides the pink stove, that is — but the timing worked out in our favor. Between early sales and a last-minute floor plan change, we ended up saving more than $1,350. The appliances won’t arrive until after Thanksgiving, but … Read more

Sometimes we forget small spaces like entryways, hallways, and closets, so it’s refreshing to see a thoughtful transformation. Mandi’s entryway makeover caught our eye—originally spotted when Sherry pinned the striking ceiling paint treatment from her home away from home. We’re excited to share Mandi’s story and photos of the dramatic before-and-after. I spent about a … Read more