Each blogiversary we like to celebrate with a playful look at the numbers behind our little corner of the internet. We crunch the figures, highlight the surprising moments, and share a few stats that paint the picture of what YHL has become over the years. Here’s an updated breakdown that captures how often we post, how much we write, and how much love we receive from readers like you.
1527 – Total published posts to date. It’s wild to think we started with far fewer posts on early anniversaries, and yet here we are with a steadily growing archive full of projects, inspiration, and stories from our home.
258,904 – The number of comments left by readers. We appreciate every single one of them — they keep the conversation lively and help shape future posts.
13,039 – The number of comment questions we’ve answered so far. We do our best to reply, and we’re grateful for the back-and-forth that builds community around the blog.
4 – The number of people who live in our house, if you count Burger, who definitely acts like a person sometimes.
3 – The number of days we spent in the hospital after Clara was born. It was an intense time, and yet somehow we managed to stay on schedule with blog posts during that stretch.
0 – The number of posts we missed publishing while in the hospital. Looking back, we’re still amazed we pulled that off, but it shows how much we love sharing updates, even during life’s busiest moments.
6 – The average number of pickle slices John puts on my lunchtime turkey sandwich. He teases that he hates touching them, but somehow six is the magic number.
21 – The number of remarkable homes we’ve “House Crashed,” visiting readers’ spaces to offer design ideas, practical fixes, and friendly advice. Each house has been a chance to learn something new and meet inspiring people.
145 – Custom mood boards completed so far. Creating mood boards is one of our favorite ways to help readers visualize possibilities and plan beautiful, functional spaces.
94 – The total number of weekly giveaways we’ve hosted since launching them. Giving back to our readers is always a highlight, and these giveaways have featured a wide variety of goodies over time.
Over $14,000 – The approximate total retail value of all giveaway prizes combined. That sum represents countless small moments of excitement when winners receive something fun for their homes.
43 – Average number of posts per month. We aim to keep content frequent and varied so there’s always something new to read or try.
1765 – Average number of words per post. We tend to be thorough, sharing the how-to details, sources, and lessons learned that help projects actually get done.
17,650 – Average number of words written per week. Between project posts, updates, and answering readers, we end up producing a lot of written content each week.
561 – The total number of projects linked on our Projects page. That collection spans small crafts to full room makeovers, serving as a long-term resource for inspiration and instruction.
14 – Clara’s weight at a certain snapshot in time — a tender reminder of how quickly kids grow and how much we love that chunky monkey.
8 – Burger’s weight at a comparable snapshot. He’s our beefy, lovable pup and a permanent member of the household counting game.
14 – The number of days Burger weighed more than Clara. That fleeting leaderboard switch is the sort of family detail we chuckle about when looking back.
97,024 – The most pageviews we’ve seen in a single day, according to our tracking at the time. Those peak moments are thrilling reminders of how many people find value in the content we create.
2,144,976 – The total blog hits we received last month. We remain thankful for every visitor who spends time reading, commenting, and sharing.
36,698,957 – Total blog hits to date. It’s an astonishing figure that underlines how far the blog has reached and how much support we’ve received from readers over the years.
23 – The number of woven baskets currently in our house. Storage is practical, but sometimes it becomes a decorative obsession.
10 – The number of storage ottomans in our house. We admit it’s a lot, but they’re useful and comfy, and they help keep things tidy.
7 – The total number of steps from our bed to our desk. That short distance explains why middle-of-the-night ideas often turn into new posts; it’s easy to get up and write.
15 – The number of ceramic animals in our collection, including a set of ceramic pig hooks. They add character to the home, even if it’s a little excessive.
Flipping Out – Not a number, but a favorite semi-home-improvement-related show we like to watch while writing. It’s part guilty pleasure, part design inspiration, and often involves pausing to catch every dramatic moment.
There you have it: the who, how many, and how often that have defined another year of the blog. Thank you to everyone who reads, comments, and celebrates these milestones with us. Your support makes the numbers matter.
Psst — Want to revisit past rundowns? We’ve shared similar number breakdowns on previous blogiversaries for anyone who enjoys comparing milestones and seeing how things have evolved.