We Bought a New DSLR – First Impressions and Sample Photos
[ad_1] If you noticed a difference in our recent photos and videos, you were right: we bought a new camera. We weren’t sponsored or given one—we purchased it ourselves to…
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How to Brew Pour-Over Coffee at Home
[ad_1] We receive a surprising number of questions about how we make our pour over coffee, and even occasional requests for a video tutorial. We aren’t professional baristas, but we…
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Spray Paint Old Brass Door Knobs for a Fresh Look
[ad_1] You down with ORB? Yeah you know me. It’s finally finished. After nearly two years of thinking about replacing every old brass doorknob in our house, we actually did…
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Stylish Kitchen Shelf Decor Ideas to Elevate Your Space
[ad_1] Remember yesterday when our shelves looked like this? Then I had fun arranging them (if you’re at work, you can watch this without sound and still get the idea):…
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How to Find an Affordable Sleeper Sofa
[ad_1] After recently sharing that John would be joining the blog full time and mentioning a full-scale guest bedroom to office/guest-bedroom/playroom makeover, here’s a clearer look at how the space…
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Our Foyer Painted in Edgecomb Gray: Before and After
[ad_1] The deed is done. Our foyer is freshly painted and it already feels transformed. The space seems a foot taller and at least two feet wider than before—such is…
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Transform IKEA Dressers into Built-In Bookshelves
[ad_1] It’s been a busy, productive week in the nursery built-in project, so this post covers a lot of ground. Grab some upbeat music, settle in, and I’ll walk you…
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Marble Herringbone Tile Backsplash: How to Install
[ad_1] “It looks like a cable knit sweater on the wall!” That was my first reaction after we installed the marble backsplash tile on the back wall of our laundry…
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Tackling Board and Batten: DIY Installation Guide
[ad_1] It’s Wednesday the 27th, which means it’s time to share this season’s unofficial Pinterest Challenge project (not sponsored by Pinterest or anyone else—Katie dreamed it up to push us…
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How to Install Toe Kicks and a Window Sill
[ad_1] Can we just paint the cabinets already? Our enthusiasm is high, but once we started the actual work we realized there’s a lot to do before any paint goes…
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Remove Rust From Tools With Coke
[ad_1] As we mentioned a little while ago, we caught up with Almost-Doctor Dan during a recent whirlwind trip to New York. He generously shared another practical, easy-to-follow tip for…
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Decorating Our Daughter’s Room with an Antique Jenny Lind Bed
[ad_1] Ever since we shared a photo of the bedding we found at HomeGoods in the podcast notes for Episode #69, we’ve been planning to post a proper room update….
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How We Cut In When Painting a Room: Our Method
[ad_1] We finished painting the guest room. And wow—it’s bold. This room looks unlike any we’ve painted before, and we absolutely love it. The color is a deep, dark teal…
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Protect Garden Plants From Freezing Temperatures
[ad_1] Last month’s arctic blast brought unusually frigid temperatures to Florida. We experienced three consecutive nights in the low 20s, with a low near 18 degrees. Many of our outdoor…
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How to Declutter Your Closet: Step-by-Step Organization Guide
[ad_1] For those of you who joined us this weekend to tackle the closet clutter, how did it go? We wrapped up our mini purge with fewer items jammed behind…
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