After many requests for a fireplace tutorial, we’re finally delivering a clear, simple guide you can follow this afternoon. We’ve painted more than one brick fireplace and learned a few things along the way. …and another. When we moved in, both fireplaces were dark, dated red brick that weighed the rooms down. Painted brick transformed … Read more

We’re excited to share this budget-friendly mini makeover inspired by a mood board we created for Kelly. Here’s Stephenie’s note about her transformation: I wanted to share the family room makeover I completed on a tight budget thanks to the mood board you made for Kelly a few weeks ago. Following your suggestions, I painted … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

Warning: this post is longer than a two-hour reality show reunion, so skim if you like or read it in small bursts. People asked how we manage our long to-do list, and we shared that it’s essentially one running document. After many requests to publish and update it, here is a cleaner, room-by-room version. I … Read more

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

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