Let’s talk about a small makeover that turned into a lesson in patience. Back in January we decided to keep the mirror on our master bedroom door—unlike the one on the guest bathroom door, which we removed because it showed the person on the toilet their entire body. The bedroom mirror, however, didn’t force anyone … Read more

We’re excited to share recent projects from Jen Woodhouse, a prolific DIYer who recently moved from Nashville to the Richmond area and has been busy nesting. Jen documents her projects on her blog The House of Wood. Below she describes several renovations and DIY pieces she created for her home and nursery. Inspired by your … Read more

Q: I just read an old post of yours where you compared your last house to your current one – and it looks like you preferred the old one in some ways because you had done more renovation, etc. I think it would be awesome if you did a do-over of that post now that … Read more

With most of the interior renovations and redecorating finished in our brick rancher, spring became all about curb appeal. We wanted to add charm, color, and a touch of classic style to turn the exterior from ordinary to eye-catching. We began with the front porch and set a single goal: spend a little, get a … Read more

Have you ever been stuck in a bathroom? We have — repeatedly. Every spring and summer, the increased humidity would make our bathroom door swell just enough in the top left corner that it wouldn’t open on the first pull. Or the second. Or the third. Often it took a lot of vigorous “door flapping” … Read more

If at first you don’t succeed… dig more holes. That was the plan after our first deck footing inspection didn’t pass (this post explains that debacle). Progress on the deck is slow but steady; we’re aiming to have a finished space for family dinners by the end of summer—maybe even as soon as next month … Read more

Wahoo! A list post — my favorite. I do love lists. Alright, now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, I’ll continue without the excessive exclamation points and stretched-out vowels. People have been asking what we’ll tackle next and in what order. The truth is: it depends on our mood and what supplies we … Read more

Like any well-used bedroom, our current office/playroom/guest room includes a closet. It used to be my clothes closet until we installed built-in wardrobes in the bedroom, which freed this space up and gave me the upgrade of keeping clothes in the room where I actually sleep. Over time that closet shifted roles: after serving as … Read more

We promised a post about the project that kept us busy yesterday, and we’ll share that as soon as we can finish uploading and sizing the photos (we waited until morning light to shoot the afters). In the meantime, here’s another pillow update — a little theme that’s been popping up lately — that we’ve … Read more

Yes, you read the headline correctly. This blog formerly known as This Young House has changed its name and URL. Although the decision wasn’t ours alone (lawyers were involved), the change has injected a surprising amount of excitement into our lives. On the bright side, we’ve turned lemons into lemonade. We now have a fresh … Read more