[ad_1] We completed a full basement makeover, transforming what had been a damp, spider-filled storage pit into a clean, functional storage room. The original space felt like a jail cell:…

[ad_1] Well, it took us more than three weeks, but our nearly 12-foot DIY living room console table is officially finished! Before I share the final photos of the piece…

[ad_1] Many followers asked on Instagram how we introduced our dog, Burger, to our daughter Clara and how we made the transition from living with a dog to living with…

[ad_1] Alternate title: Breaking Out John’s Painting Belt It felt familiar and comforting, like returning to a long-standing ritual. For anyone unfamiliar with the painting belt reference, it’s one of…

[ad_1] Since we downsized to our 1,400 square foot house three and a half years ago (our previous home was about 3,150 square feet), we’ve learned that smart storage is…

[ad_1] We finally painted the office. It took forever—mainly because we couldn’t agree on a color until after we finished building the wall-to-wall two-person desk. We debated dark and moody…

[ad_1] Permission granted! Before diving into the deck and permit details this post covers, we want to mention our family/personal blog, Young House Life, which we started nearly a year…

[ad_1] We’ve noticed a pattern in our home: roughly three-quarters of the items we bring in end up being white. It’s a cosmetic coincidence that’s become a deliberate aesthetic —…

[ad_1] Since it’s a Thursday afternoon and we sometimes drift into offbeat topics, I decided to share another personal post about little quirks and memories that make life interesting for…

[ad_1] I’m thrilled to share this project—hands down my favorite transformation so far. We created a fresh, functional laundry nook on a tight budget, and the result completely changed how…

[ad_1] Mmm, pickles. That reference will make sense in a moment. But first, here’s what my sister Emily’s front entry looked like during the three years she’s lived in her…

[ad_1] In a previous post about hostas I hinted that we were planning to lay down fresh grass, and after a lot of prep work we finally have a mostly…

[ad_1] We believe a home should evolve with a family’s needs, and while rooms often change over time, this kitchen and its adjoining sitting area finally feel finished. Over the…

[ad_1] When John’s younger sister Carrie asked us to transform her new apartment in Philadelphia on a tight budget, we were excited to help. With a little thoughtful rearranging and…