***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Burger barked at random.org and it picked our two winners. They are… Ruth (who’s jealous of the “sleep wherever you want” life) and Mattie (who loves how happy her dog gets with a squeaky toy). Congratulations to both winners! If you didn’t win, … Read more

Happy Labor Day weekend! As summer winds down and August comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the month’s highlights — including a few behind-the-scenes moments you might’ve missed. Looking back helps keep momentum, inspires future projects, and makes our archives easier to browse. Below you’ll find our favorite moments from … Read more

Ack — we’re in the middle of painting the hall bathroom and can’t wait to finish, take photos, and share the results. While that’s still in progress, here’s a small craft misadventure that might make you smile. People often ask “what happens if you try something and it doesn’t work?” and my answer is always … Read more

Renovating an old bathroom is always more work than it appears — lots of surprises, a steep learning curve, and plenty of moments that keep you on your toes. After the demo (which you may remember from the previous post), reassembly proved to be equally challenging but totally manageable with a little patience and help … Read more

Whether you’re house hunting, building new, or simply daydreaming, you likely have a mental list of home features you love or hope to find in your next house. Here we share seven favorite features based on what we’ve learned from living in and renovating multiple homes, working on new builds with a local builder, and … Read more

Hallelujah, the patio is finished! After a couple of days to recover and let soreness fade, I’m ready to finish the story. We left off with me passed out on the mostly-laid pavers late Friday night. We took Saturday off for family time and an early Mother’s Day, but Sunday I planned to spend an … Read more

It’s not just the chill in the air or the scent of pumpkin spice — there’s a seasonal challenge brewing, and we’re diving in. While the leaves and cozy treats are delightful, another tradition has us excited: a fresh Pinterest Challenge. Want to play along? Pin what inspires you and put your own spin on … Read more

Q: I know this might be a bit on the personal side, but I’ve always wondered what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to running a successful blog. I’m sure a lot of readers just think you write up posts and conquer home improvement projects but from owning my own small business I … Read more

We recently upgraded our living room lighting — not calf implants, but close: recessed lights (can lights) and a new pendant over the table. The room required a bit of chaos to get ready for the work: we moved half of Karl the Sectional, rolled back the rug and laid drop cloths under each work … Read more

We’re holding off on a complete virtual tour of our soon-to-be new home until the sale is finalized and we actually live there. In the meantime, here’s a quick look at the rough floor plan we drew up using floorplanner.com (a free tool). Measurements are approximate, pulled from the inspection and the sales flier, but … Read more