Booyah — these are the show notes for Episode #7 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this episode we ask whether there’s a “magical” age when your home starts to feel more grown-up. We discuss what three well-known design outlets recommend you should (and shouldn’t) have in your house by the time you hit 30. Along the way we share favorite housewarming gifts, quick tricks for hanging things on the wall, and look at which real estate features turn up most often in listings across different states.
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Housekeeping
- We joined Preston Pugmire on The Chris Loves Julia Podcast — find our conversation on episode #9 where we talk about how we budget for projects and decide what to DIY versus hire out.
- Check our Events Page for full details about upcoming August speaking appearances in Atlanta, New York City, and Greenville, SC, including dates, times, and locations. We’d love to see you at an event.
What’s New
- We mentioned a custom address stamper from Three Designing Women. It’s a handy, personal touch for stationery and envelopes, and often shows up discounted at popular retailers.
- If you want a great housewarming gift for the DIYer in your life, consider the Handy Paint Cup and a short-handled paint brush — tools we use all the time and highly recommend for small painting projects.
- We also linked our post that repurposes race medals into Christmas ornaments — a simple, sentimental craft perfect for preserving race memories on the tree.
60-Second DIY Tip
- For hanging wooden pieces and framed art we rely on OOK ReadyScrew D-Rings and OOK Sawtooth Hangers, plus a reliable super glue for small attachments. Keeping a few of these items on hand makes last-minute hanging jobs quick and painless.
What’s Not
- We discussed a Zillow article and infographic that list the most popular real estate listing amenities by state — a useful look at regional preferences when it comes to home features.
- There’s also a quiz version of that Zillow feature if you want to test how well you know which amenities are most valued in different parts of the country.
Main Segment
- During the main discussion we referenced several articles that offer guidance on what to include (or remove) in your home by age 30:
- Apartment Therapy’s list of “7 Grown-Up Things You Should Have In Your Home By Age 30.”
- Elle Decor’s “The 10 Things You Must Have In Your Home By Age 30.”
- Elle Decor’s piece on “15 Things You Should Never Have In Your Home After 30.”
- Domain’s guide to things you should have in your home after turning 30.
We’re Digging
- Canvas drop cloths are a staple for paint projects — they protect surfaces and are reusable for multiple jobs.
- If you like furniture and accessories with inlay details, we shared several favorites, including inlay dressers and mirrors. These pieces add texture and visual interest, and we highlighted both splurge and budget-friendly options so you can pick what fits your style and budget.
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