How to Buy a Thrift Store Egg Chair: Tips for Smart Finds

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I’ve been obsessed with egg chairs for over a decade, ever since I spotted a hanging version in Domino magazine during college. A photograph from Marie Claire Maison has also lived in my inspiration folder for years. That image alone set me on a long-running hunt for the perfect egg chair. So whenever I visit … Read more

How to Remove Old Carpet and Paint Pink Walls for a Fresh Look

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This simple reader-submitted makeover proves paint can work wonders. Here’s a note from Megan and Matt: Hi John and Sherry! We bought our first house almost two years ago from an elderly woman who had painted everything pink — walls, trim, even the ceilings. I picked up 18 gallons of paint the day of closing. … Read more

How to Hang an Outdoor Daybed: Step-by-Step Video Guide

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Last week we showed how we built the DIY outdoor hanging daybed for our front porch. As promised, here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to how we hung it — because if you’re like us, hanging something that will support one or two people can feel a little nerve-wracking. Honestly, the whole process was extremely simple. … Read more

When an Era Truly Ends: Navigating Change and What Comes Next

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Have we been asking for your votes forever, or is it just us? Ever since we refreshed our porch for BHG’s 48-Hour Challenge in April, we’ve been refreshing the voting page every morning to watch the numbers change. It’s been a wild ride — full of nervous excitement, nail-biting moments, and plenty of laughs. With … Read more

Complimentary Cocktail: Raise Your Glass to Free Drinks

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Who wouldn’t love $1,000 worth of new tile? If you’ve been dreaming of updating a backsplash, shower wall, or floors, this week one lucky reader will get that opportunity thanks to GlassTileStore.com. They offer a wide selection of tile styles — from classic ceramic and glass to stone and metal options — so it’s easy … Read more

Episode 149: The Story That Turned Me Into a Plant Lover

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We’re sharing how our bathroom renovation went from zero to fifty percent (you’ll see why that phrasing makes sense once you read what we tackled) and what we learned about the best layout and ideal sizes for the vanity, shower, tub, and other fixtures. We also dug into the houseplant struggle and interviewed plant expert … Read more

Styling Your Bookshelf: 12 Creative Ways to Arrange Books and Decor

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This post started from an Instagram comment asking if I’d ever record myself styling a bookshelf so people could watch my process. The responses were overwhelmingly “yes,” so I recorded the session and I’m sharing it here. My friend Teresa recently had built-ins added to her living room and invited me over to style them. … Read more

Add Built-In Shelves Next to Your Washer and Dryer: Step-by-Step Guide

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Laundry room update? Don’t mind if I do. To recap, we already replaced the washer and dryer, removed window shutters and cluttered shelving, frosted the door, filled ceiling cracks, and painted the room Benjamin Moore’s Sesame—the same color as the kitchen. Now we’re ready for the next step. Here’s the current look: Since the laundry … Read more

How to Minimize Your Life and Live With Less

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I’m not sure if it’s the economy, the downsizing trend, or simply my tendency to simplify, but lately we’ve been embracing living with less more than ever. We’ve been reducing clutter in closets and cabinets with decisive Goodwill runs, sorting paperwork to cut down on unnecessary files, and fully committing to the “new year, reorganize … Read more