How To Build A Fence
As several of you noticed in Monday’s party recap, our patio area boasted another feature on Saturday (beyond more balloons and little kids…
Outside Ideas and Projects
Here are a bunch of outside ideas for fixing up your home's curb appeal and updating your outdoors! From laying a paver patio and building a deck to adding a pergola around a garage or carport (or redoing your landscaping and painting your front door) there's lots to see.
How To Build A Paver Patio
Hallelujah, the patio is done! I’ve caught my breath a little bit and regained feeling in most of my muscles, so I’m back to tell you the e…
How To Lay A Paver Patio: Gravel, Sand, And Stones
The last four days have been nutzo in Patio Land for us (not to be confused with Temptation Island- remember that show?). The good news is …
How To Prep and Level A Paver Patio
Digging is right up there with the Kardashians for me. As in, I’m getting tired of it (What? I’m a guy – we don’t like those shows). I knew…
The Planning Process Of Building A Paver Patio
Note: For those reading this post during happy hour, feel free to turn it into a drinking game and take a sip every time you read the word …
New House’s Exterior
First of all, the outpouring of kindness and support that you guys showed to our family yesterday is both humbling and amazing. Thanks for …
How To Add A Rain Barrel
Happy Earth Day everyone! (And Happy Birthday to the studio’s little brother, who’s also known as Almost-Doctor-Dan <– warning, very cute b…
Limbing Up Trees So You Can See The House Again
Alternate post title: Trees: 0. the studio: 2. You might not remember what our first house looked like when we bought it so I’ll remind you…
Spring Flowers Are Blooming
Spring is in the process of sprung-ing here in Richmond and we’re boiling over with excitement. Warm weather? Yes please. Green trees? Brin…
Fixing A Leaky Underground Oil Tank
Surprise! This was the scene at our house yesterday: Allow me to explain. We decided to test the soil around our home’s underground oil tan…
How We Picked A Yellow-Green Front Door Color
Mmm, pickles. That will make sense in a minute. But first we’ll show you what John’s sister Emily’s front entryway has looked like for the …
A Few Quick Front Porch Updates
Our porch wasn’t looking so hot, so we swapped our dead bushes for some colorful flowers to bring the whole thing back to life.