Does this tote bag from Richmond Threadlab look familiar? You might have seen it on our Instagram a couple weekends ago when we wandered through the local Handmade Holiday Craft Show. The fair is a biannual celebration run by the Richmond Craft Mafia, and it’s always packed with talented makers from around Virginia. Many vendors … Read more

Parking our car got a little more scenic this weekend with the completion of our carport pergola, or “cargola” if you prefer. Turning a basic carport into an attractive covered entry transformed the look of the house and added useful dimension to the front yard. We followed pergola plans from Workbench Magazine to simplify the … Read more

After more than six years of planning, our bathroom renovation is finally finished. Nearly six months of work later, the ensuite feels bright, open, and dramatically improved from the cramped, closed-off space it once was. In this post I’ll walk through the key decisions, materials, and costs, share sources, and highlight what we learned along … Read more

We set out to refinish the old, stained clawfoot tub in our beach house bathroom ourselves. Having it professionally reglazed felt overwhelming—the tub is heavy and awkward—so we decided to tackle it as a DIY project. To our surprise, the work was straightforward, cost roughly $50 in materials, and required mostly elbow grease. Below I’ll … Read more

Q: I have a house-hunting question for you. What do you look for? What do you look past? Help! My main complaint about the older homes we can afford is that they all feel dated, but that seems to be what you two look for. How do you know which dated houses are worth buying … Read more

Fire up your laser pointers and Bunsen burners—we’re back with our annual numerical roundup. Every year we break down what Young House Love looks like by the numbers: some figures are wild, some are surprising, some are serious, and some are just for fun. This year we’ve added a few fun blog facts that might … Read more

Sure, it might seem like a small change, but sometimes adjusting how a side table functions can make a big difference in how a room works. Our home is lived-in, not a showroom: pillows and accessories get swapped regularly, and nothing is too precious to be moved or edited when we need it to be. … Read more

I just received updated photos of Janis’ living room and was genuinely amazed at the transformation. This dramatic before-and-after clearly shows how thoughtful design choices can change the feel and function of a space. Below is the original before photo she sent with her design dilemma: The After: A Comfortable, Elevated Living Room Here are … Read more

Win $500 to Spend at Nineteen Mercièr – French-Inspired Home Finds If you’re craving a little extra charm and sophistication in your home this week, you’re in luck. Nineteen Mercièr is offering a $500 shopping credit to one lucky winner to spend on anything in their collection. The shop’s pieces are inspired by old-world France, … Read more

The soft spot we have for stencil projects has only grown since our office undertaking, and this transformation by Amy at The Casablanca Transformation is likely to win over even the most skeptical stencil fans. It’s an achievable project that sounds doable in just a few hours. Here’s Amy’s note about the makeover: No matter … Read more