Sorry it took so long to get this post up — we heard from a lot of you after we returned and wanted to share the whole experience properly. We took far too many photos, debated which to include, and then decided to tell the story in full. Our first book tour stop in Cincinnati … Read more

Pregnancy Update: How I’m Feeling Many of you have asked for a quick update on how I’m doing and how this pregnancy is progressing, so I wanted to share a Young House Life check-in. The short version: I’m so excited about this little bun. John is thrilled, and Clara can’t stop telling anyone who will … Read more

Today we’re talking about a small space at the duplex that’s got us brainstorming rental ideas, and we’d love to hear which option your family would pick. We also share how our daughter’s unexpected Christmas request set us off on a house-related scavenger hunt, and how that led us to discover a handy 4-in-1 repair … Read more

It might seem odd—doesn’t everyone want to add a deck?—but our back deck just isn’t working for us anymore. On this week’s episode we explain why we’ve decided to take it down, what we plan to do in its place, and how the space will function better without the old structure. We also chat with … Read more

In celebration of this week’s focus on organization, this remarkable makeover is a reminder that organizing and planning go far beyond filling baskets or sorting socks. A thoughtful, organized approach to a home can transform a dark, dated room into a bright, beautiful, and highly functional space — with planning, careful budgeting, persistence, and hard … Read more

It’s finally here: the first of our three before and after features in BHG’s Do It Yourself Magazine has arrived on newsstands. This feature documents a focused two-day photo shoot in our home and captures the styling decisions and small updates that made a big visual impact. We’re proud to share the result of that … Read more

How We Created a Temporary Living Bubble to Keep Drywall and Brick Dust Out When the wall crew arrived for a multi-day renovation, we needed a reliable way to protect our belongings and create a livable area while the work was in progress. Drywall and masonry work generate a surprising amount of fine dust that … Read more

We did it — we stenciled the subfloor in our bathroom vanity area and closet, and it looks fantastic. It was totally worth the effort and a huge upgrade from the old carpet that used to be there. Before we started, the closet and vanity area were covered in worn carpet that we finally decided … Read more

Ruthy’s kitchen makeover immediately caught our attention because the style of her home — and therefore the kitchen — is something we don’t often see around Richmond. Their Tacoma, WA, mid-century modern house brings a refreshing Pacific Northwest vibe that felt both familiar and unique. We especially appreciated their bold choice: dark lower cabinetry with … Read more

I was digging through old posts looking for a link when I rediscovered a long-forgotten mood board I made about a month before we moved into our second house in 2010. At the time I captioned it, “we have no idea what our future living room will actually look like, but today this is what … Read more