We often get questions about how our house sits on the lot, where the patio leads, and where the garage is in relation to the house. To clear things up, we put together a simple exterior diagram and some photos so you can see the layout. Our property is nearly an acre with very deep … Read more

Fire up your laser pointers and Bunsen burners — it’s time for our annual look at Young House Love by the numbers. Every year we break down the stats behind the blog: some numbers are surprising, some are silly, and some are downright impressive. Here’s what our year (and five-year run) looks like in data. … Read more

When Bethany sent in her imaginative, low-cost kitchen makeover we had to share the results. Here’s her note: This spring my husband and I refreshed our tired kitchen with a goal of improving the look without spending a fortune. With a little paint, new cabinet hardware, a rug, a light fixture and a window treatment, … Read more

We mentioned this inexpensive, easy DIY idea in our Holiday Gift Guide, but this particular project is so simple and charming it deserves its own post. While browsing some high-end aroma diffuser kits (you know, the ones that include oil, a glass vessel and reed sticks), we wondered if we could recreate the same effect … Read more

Many of you know the basics of how we met — we worked together at an advertising agency in New York City. Sherry was the copywriter on an account I helped manage. We first crossed paths while working on a baby commercial (she wrote the script and I sold it through to the client), and … Read more

The new year brings a chance to set fresh intentions and find motivation to do, be, live, act, or create better. To celebrate, Silhouette Blue is offering a $250 gift certificate so you can refresh your desk and home with beautiful stationery, wall art, calendars, and notepads—most items are available in custom colors and can … Read more

Drumroll please. Strike up the band. Drop the confetti. Release the doves… We’re thrilled to share Stacie’s stunning Young House Love–inspired master bedroom transformation. A few weeks ago we created a mood board, and Stacie wasted no time putting the plan into action. The result was even more dramatic and beautiful than we expected. Here … Read more

It’s been exactly one month since move-in day, and we’re embarrassed we haven’t shared a video tour yet. Consider this our virtual slap on the wrist — or a noogie if you prefer old school. No Indian burns, though. Gotta draw the line somewhere. After unpacking, making lists, painting the nursery, frosting a door, removing … Read more

Q: Hi guys! I was snooping around your blog to try and find a floor plan of your new home with the colors you used for each room (like you did in the post from Feb 24/2010) but I didn’t find one! I would L-O-V-E to see what your new house looks like now, with … Read more

“Would love to see another post about your favourite finds at Target. They’re coming to Canada and I’m so giddy I could piddle! Love your blog!” – Jaye It’s been far too long since our last window-shopping post (ten months — can you believe it?), so we’re excited to share what we found for everyone … Read more