If the arrival of the Back to School season has you feeling like summer is slipping away, a chance to win $500 to Target might brighten your day. This giveaway is offered in partnership with Coupons.com, a well-known source for coupons across thousands of retailers and products. Coupons.com collects printable, mobile, and online coupon options, … Read more

We’ve written before about how houseplants can improve indoor air quality. Recently we decided to take that advice seriously and added a few English ivy plants to our collection, alongside our Boston fern and Burro tail. Bringing in more plants felt like inviting a quiet army of natural air purifiers into the home, and it … Read more

Nancy’s room for her son Owen is a standout example of how a nursery or child’s bedroom can feel both sophisticated and playful. The space manages to strike a balance between grown-up style and kid-friendly fun, and the best part is that the entire makeover cost just $305. With many readers asking for kids’ room … Read more

We did it. Holy cats, we did it. Just a few days before Christmas we started Clara’s homemade play kitchen in secret (since she thinks Santa brought it), and somehow finished it on Christmas Eve. Our goal was to spend under $99—about the price of a basic Ikea play kitchen—but to add more realistic details: … Read more

We were thrilled to wake up to coverage in The Washington Post this morning for our custom mood board service — and the timing could not have been better. Today also marks our blogiversary, so this feature feels like a perfect celebration. While we’ve been mentioned previously in the Post’s “Blog Watch” section, this is … Read more

Two Chair Makeovers: Reupholstery Before & After A while back we shared an easy chair upholstery tutorial, and now we’re back with two more chair overhauls to inspire your next furniture rescue. These projects show how a thoughtful fabric choice, a little paint, and professional upholstery can turn tired, dated chairs into fresh, stylish pieces … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** This week’s early Christmas gift goes to Nancy, who mentioned she “could certainly use some new lighting” and that her favorite holiday glow is “my fireplace.” Congratulations, Nancy! While holiday lights are magical for a short season, everyday indoor lighting affects how you … Read more

I love surprises, and John is a master at creating them. He’s pulled off everything from arranging for my best friend to fly in for my birthday to pretending to leave for work and returning five minutes later to announce an impromptu beach trip. So every now and then I like to return the favor … Read more

This simple setup is one of the easiest ways to add personality and enjoyment to any outdoor space, no matter how small. With just two chairs and a metal firepit you can create a cozy gathering spot in minutes. Whether you have a tiny balcony, a narrow patio, a wood-deck landing, or even a clearing … Read more

Brrrr, it’s cold outside — the perfect excuse to curl up under a blanket and read the show notes for Episode #28 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week’s guests are the Novogratz: a family with seven kids and a gorgeous Brazilian vacation house. On the episode, Robert and Cortney chat with them … Read more