A lot has happened since we last picked up the podcast mic, so this episode is packed with updates. We cover house improvements, awkward and funny moments, renovation plans, and even an attempt at metaphors to describe graphs and charts you can’t see. We talk about why house projects have slowed down recently, which jobs … Read more

Like our previous gift guides, we’ve gathered all three lists into one convenient post so you can browse quickly. Here are the three categories we update every year: Gift Ideas for Grown-Ups Gift Ideas for Kids & Teens Gifts Under $12.99 We enjoy curating these lists every year and include items we actually own, use, … Read more

Here are some simple, budget-friendly ways we brought seasonal cheer into our home without spending a lot. My little concrete greyhound — a surprise Valentine’s gift from John — got an instant holiday makeover with a recycled ribbon from last year. The ribbon added a touch of shimmer and personality without costing a thing. Our … Read more

We’ve had several requests for a monthly roundup to make it easier to find recent posts and see what we’ve accomplished at a glance. While out to dinner (our first date since Clara was born), we joked about naming projects with cheeky superlatives, and the idea stuck. So, here is our July roundup with a … Read more

Merry Countermas to us! They’ve arrived, and they’re absolutely stunning. As a reminder, the cave room looked like this when we moved in last December: Back to our brand-new Corian countertops. I didn’t expect them to feel so substantial — chunky, heavy, and stone-like. They have the cool, solid presence of marble without the veining. … Read more

We’ve all noticed it: home renovations are getting bigger, louder, and more frequent online and on TV. Where did the small-budget makeovers go—the ones that reused what you already had or featured a single-room refresh? These days a casual update often turns into a full-blown gut job shared in exhaustive before-and-after detail. Our own projects … Read more

Even as we sort through the great suggestions from our recent reader poll, it feels like the right moment to set clear goals for year two of Young House Love. Writing these intentions down publicly helps keep us accountable—and gives us an excited audience to share the progress with. Below are ten concrete aims we’re … Read more

We finally made the small but meaningful switch from disposable Swiffer duster pads to reusable microfiber cloths. After patiently using up the last few pads in the box, we replaced them with a five-pack of white microfiber cloths we found for about $5. It felt good to empty that box and start using something washable … Read more

Virginia-raised designer Bunny Williams has earned a celebrated reputation in the world of interiors through decades of thoughtful rooms, published work, and a distinctive collection of home furnishings. Her projects and designs appear across magazines and in her books, and she shares highlights and inspiration on her social media channels and through her brand, Bunny … Read more

We’ve been focusing on improving our curb appeal recently—planning planting beds, sharpening edges, and spreading a fresh layer of mulch. With Clara’s birthday party coming up this weekend, we wanted the front yard to look its best. Nature has already done a lot of the heavy lifting by turning everything lush and green, so we … Read more