When we saw Stephenie’s chair makeovers, we had to share the striking before-and-after photos she sent. Here is her note: I saw your blog post about the chairs you and your sister-in-law redid and wanted to share mine. The first set of four chairs I found at Goodwill for $2.99 each. I refinished and reupholstered … Read more

You get extra credit if you noticed—we have a new camera. We bought it ourselves (no freebies or sponsorships) and I’ll explain why. We went with a Nikon D3200 purchased on Amazon. It’s essentially the next step up from our old Nikon D3000 that we picked up back in early 2010. Why upgrade? Because the … Read more

Yesterday we shared the results of our board-and-batten update for the Pinterest Challenge, and today we’re delivering the full step-by-step tutorial. It’s long — about 2,000 words — but this project is one of the most cost-effective, foolproof upgrades we’ve done. It only cost about $57 in materials (plus a tool we already wanted) and … Read more

Our podcast has officially reached legal drinking age — happy 21st, YHLHAP! Cheers to you for finding the show notes for Episode #21 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week we tackle one of the questions we hear most often: how on earth do you get home improvement projects done with kids underfoot? … Read more

Updated 2019 With Thanksgiving approaching, we adapted Sherry’s daily gratitude-journal habit into a simple, family-friendly holiday craft: a “Thanks Jar.” Instead of keeping thankful thoughts hidden in a notebook, this project puts them on display through November — a visible reminder of gratitude that can inspire everyone in the household. Craft Supplies To Create Your … Read more

Get ready to cringe—in the best way. It’s time for our annual, inevitably awkward Q&A video. As we do every blogiversary week, we invited readers to submit personal (non-decorating) questions on our Facebook page last week. After more than 150 questions poured in, we settled down one afternoon while Clara napped and answered as many … Read more

When we declared 2009 The Year of Curb Appeal, we really meant it. Although the header image shows a quaint view of our exterior (we still need to reshoot it now that the porch is finished), the honest truth was that our shrubs had become crowded, overgrown, and unhealthy — completely overwhelming our short, squat … Read more

Big day — we’re finally sharing a full tour of both completed duplex kitchens, and our Airbnb listings are now live. Keep reading for photos and details on how to book a week if you want to visit Cape Charles (our favorite summer spot—admittedly we’re a little biased). wood cabinets | white cabinets | tile … Read more

What’s a home without a touch of the unexpected? If your space could use some personality or a few conversation starters, this week’s $250 gift card to UncommonGoods can help. Their home decor collection is full of playful, well-designed items—from serving pieces and organizing solutions to whimsical kid-friendly finds. Think personalized family pillows, clever cardboard … Read more

When a neighbor shared historical documents about our 100-year-old beach house, we were shocked to uncover a 1936 story involving jealousy and even murder. This week we’re sharing what we learned about that event along with other surprising details from the house’s past. We also help a listener maximize the storage she already has and … Read more