We’re back with the final clue about a major home improvement project that has swept through Casa Petersik like a storm. If you’ve been following along, here’s a quick recap: we took the Christmas tree down early, completely emptied the guest bedroom, endured a stretch of chillier indoor temperatures, and hung a sheet between the … Read more

The boldest color we’ve ever painted on a wall is Martha Stewart’s Plumage, which we used throughout our guest room walls. We fell in love with that shade instantly, so when Jackie sent photos of her dining room makeover—featuring a generous amount of Plumage—we were excited to see how she used it. Here’s her note … Read more

Sherry’s junk drawer switcheroo was really just the start of our kitchen makeover — the first phase of a larger plan. With our self-imposed six-month waiting period ending earlier this month, we finally began putting plans into motion last week. We like to live with a space for a while before doing anything permanent so … Read more

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