We learned the hard way after our first house purchase, so this time we decided it was worth spending a few hundred dollars to have radon testing done as part of the home inspection. A local radon company performed a multi-day test to check for hazardous levels. We deliberately chose a tester that only conducts … Read more

Discovering a 1950s Dryer Manual During Spring Cleaning What began as an ordinary session of spring cleaning unexpectedly turned into a small archaeological discovery when Sherry found a relic from the past tucked away in a filing cabinet. Buried among papers and paperwork was an installation manual that turned out to be much older than … Read more

We’re back to share the results of the big cabinet clean-out we announced late last week and tackled over the weekend. In case you missed the starting point, those two chaotic double cabinets that held almost every non-refrigerated edible item in our kitchen were impossible to forget. After a few hours of sorting, purging, and … Read more

We have so many things to be thankful for this season, and you — our readers and friends — are right at the top of that list. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and see what’s happening at our place. Your curiosity, encouragement, and interest mean a lot to us, and we … Read more

We’re sharing a spontaneous pop-in episode to tell one of the most mortifying stories Sherry has ever shared on the podcast — of course it happened in the nicest house we’ve ever been in and in front of one of Sherry’s design heroes. We also cover what remains on our to-do list, answer the frequently … Read more

Two weeks ago we shared our Children’s Hospital makeover project, and this week we started installing the room. We’re still waiting on about 40% of the deliveries, so wide room shots will have to wait. In the meantime, here are four simple, affordable DIY holiday projects we completed for the space. These projects were designed … Read more

Remember when we stopped at this place in Maryland on our way to our Labor Day beach weekend? At that stop we spotted some oversized sign letters that caught our eye. They were made even cooler when we learned they were originally intended for a Dollar Tree store and were selling for about $20 each. … Read more

Here’s a quick recap of a few small projects and updates we knocked out in under ten minutes each. Think of it as a “tapas” post—bite-sized projects that add up to a lot of fun. Best of all, these actually went as planned, which is always a pleasant surprise when small tasks sometimes balloon into … Read more

Since today is a holiday here in the US—America’s birthday, no less—we’re spending time with family. Before the day gets away from us, we wanted to pause and share a recap of June. We’re a little late with our monthly summary (sorry!), but to make up for it we’ve linked a few past Fourth of … Read more

This simple method for cleaning a stainless steel sink is honestly one of my favorite household cleaning tasks. It’s easy, fast, and incredibly effective. You don’t need harsh chemicals or specialty cleaners — just a few common items and a handful of minutes to restore your sink’s shine. My partner Sherry tried this technique first … Read more