Hide TV Cables in the Wall: A Complete How-To

[ad_1] While our recently finished bonus room upstairs wasn’t designed as a dedicated media or theater room, it has become the perfect place for family movie nights. We wanted to…

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Where Did All the Family Photos Go? How to Recover Them

[ad_1] Today we’re sharing how to strike the right balance when choosing between artwork and family photos for different walls in your home. We’ll also reveal where we naturally placed…

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10 Signs You’re Completely Obsessed With DIY Projects

[ad_1] 1. You have a painting belt. John actually owns a belt reserved just for painting. Early on we learned the hard way that regular clothes can be ruined by…

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Pantry Organization Guide: Maximize Space and Efficiency

[ad_1] Let the pantry party begin! I never expected organizing a space that stays behind a closed door most of the time to feel so rewarding, but reworking this pantry…

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Our T-Shirt Line Is Back: New Designs & Restock

[ad_1] More than a decade ago we launched a small t‑shirt line with designs for women, men, and — yes — even dogs. We eventually retired the line, so who…

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Step Inside Our Home: Video Tour

[ad_1] It’s hard to believe it’s been seven months since our last house tour video—definitely too long. So here’s a fresh one: about eight minutes of me wandering through the…

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We Returned Our Mail-Order Foam Mattress — Here’s Why

[ad_1] If you’ve spent any time online over the last few years, you’ve likely heard about a new wave of mail-order mattresses: Casper, Leesa, Tuft & Needle and others. These…

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Episode 64: How We Paid Off Our Mortgage

[ad_1] We have some big news this week—news you might not have expected (and yes, we might be a little crazy). We also talk about how we managed to pay…

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Transform Note Cards into Stylish Wall Art

[ad_1] Well, look who’s back: those little photography note cards. They’re the same ones we bought on our anniversary from a local gallery, the ones we originally planned to hang…

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Are Robot Vacuums Worth the Investment?

[ad_1] We owned a Roomba almost a decade ago because the idea sounded great. In practice, though, it was noisy, frequently got stuck, and often ran out of battery before…

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How to Choose a Color and Paint Your Front Door

[ad_1] “The door is the smile of the house.” John has a habit of making quirky, memorable statements like that. He once compared mustaches to bacon — “the mustache is…

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Free Indie Instagram Templates for Creators

[ad_1] *** This giveaway is closed – see who won below! *** This week’s lucky random winner is… Keelan, who shared a favorite photo from her Costa Rican honeymoon. Keelan…

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DIY Nursery Mobile: Step-by-Step Guide

[ad_1] Want to see a pregnant woman in a crib? There it is. I made a baby mobile for our little man, and it’s one of those projects that’s simple…

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Nursery Rug and Curtain Fabrics: A Shopper’s Guide

[ad_1] You probably remember where we left off with the nursery makeover: the walls painted a cheerful pear and the ceiling a soft aqua. With that as our starting point,…

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Glass Bottle Ideas for Charming Sunroom Decor

[ad_1] Spring is in full swing, with azaleas in bloom and the inevitable allergy flare-ups that remind me the season has arrived. To celebrate the brighter days, I gave the…

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