We’re sharing new photos of our hallway that we “wallpapered with frames.” The result adds instant depth and interest to a space everyone in the family can enjoy. It’s a playful, personal display that includes Clara’s drawings, class photos, and favorite vacation shots—everything within easy view. Here’s how we did it. First, we cut newspaper … Read more

Aglaonema, commonly known as the Chinese evergreen, is a forgiving, low-maintenance houseplant that adapts to a wide range of indoor light conditions—even a darker corner. With dozens of cultivars available, Aglaonema offers large tropical leaves in hues from silvery green to deep red and bright pink. Because they tolerate neglect and inconsistent conditions, these plants … Read more

When Teresa sent us before-and-after photos of her chair makeover, we couldn’t wait to share the transformation. Here’s the note she included: I had to pass along the story of our $20 garage-sale find. My husband hated the patterned Ikea curtains I had hanging in our living room, so I’m happy to show one panel’s … Read more

Our family loves game night, and we keep a carefully curated collection of our top 30 favorites. The selection spans card games, party games, puzzle games and more. We prioritize games that are as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids—aside from a couple of clearly labeled adult-only titles, everything shown here works well … Read more

We’ve used Benjamin Moore’s Edgecomb Gray in nearly every room of our home because it’s a warm, inviting, and versatile neutral—one of the best greige paint colors available. Designers and DIYers love it for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchen cabinets, and even siding. Below we explain why it works so well and where it can fall … Read more

Remember when John met his frog friend (well, technically his toad friend) here? This time we made a new neighborhood acquaintance… … a snaaaaaaake! We were skeeeeered, but not too scared to take a picture. Thankfully it was just a harmless garter snake. Why were we outside? Yard work. Our exterior will need many small … Read more

After finishing the two end sections of our three-piece DIY console table (described previously), I turned to the middle section. Because this center unit will sit hidden between the other two pieces — sandwiched between the sectional and the wall — I could have made a simple platform to support the long tabletop that spans … Read more

Q: Would you and John consider posting a home buying guide or list of tips for first-time home buyers? We are out on the hunt for our first place and we’re looking for something that has potential, like your home, but maybe needs a little work and updating. I have read countless articles on things … Read more

Blerg. I woke up feeling awful—either food poisoning or a stomach bug—so while I try not to spread whatever this is around the house, I figured I’d put together a timeline showing how our bedroom has evolved over the last twenty months since we moved in. It wasn’t an overnight transformation: lots of little changes, … Read more

I’ve been eager to share Teresa and Andrew’s kitchen makeover. They’re close friends who live just around the corner, and after filming a bookcase styling time-lapse video in their living room, I couldn’t wait for their new appliances to arrive so we could show off this kitchen transformation. What makes this reno so inspiring is … Read more