[ad_1] We’re back with our second faux sheepskin DIY project (following our first one shared earlier today). On a recent trip to Charlotte we discovered an enormous fabric store called…

[ad_1] We’re back with the full front-yard landscaping makeover. When we said the 50+ year-old shrubs around our house were overgrown, overcrowded, and overwhelming our short, stout rancher, we meant…

[ad_1] Hold onto your miniature hats — now comes the fun part: painting and personalizing the dollhouse. In our previous post we covered the building process, so here I’ll focus…

[ad_1] Succulents are among the simplest houseplants to propagate because they respond well to a variety of techniques. In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn a single plant into…

[ad_1] We’ve done it again. For the second year in a row, the bushes in our large wooden porch planters died on our watch. It was a classic case of…

[ad_1] All this time we’ve been happily solving other people’s design dilemmas while quietly stewing over our own. This corner of the master bedroom never made it into our before-and-after…

[ad_1] The transformation of six thrift-store nightstands into a wall-to-wall built-in desk for two continues. After removing hardware, sanding and priming all the pieces, we paused to consider placement before…

[ad_1] We recently shared how we sealed every surface of the basement with waterproof Drylok — and after several days of heavy rain the basement stayed completely dry. With the…

[ad_1] Granite is a beautiful natural stone, but it is porous by nature and can absorb spills that leave stains. If you’ve discovered a mark on your granite countertop, don’t…

[ad_1] Like our previous roundups, this post gathers all three of our annual gift lists in one place for easy browsing. Below you’ll find thoughtfully curated recommendations across three categories…

[ad_1] This handmade Peruvian poncho was a gift my sister-in-law brought back years ago, and I eagerly waited until Clara was big enough to wear it. She wore it often,…

[ad_1] If you enjoy changing the look of your home without buying new pieces all the time, a dedicated “decor store” cabinet is an easy solution. I call ours the…

[ad_1] We were absolutely amazed by this dramatic kitchen remodel. The transformation is one of those rare before-and-after stories that really demonstrates how thoughtful planning and hard work can completely…

[ad_1] We finally hung things on the walls in the baby’s room. It might not sound like a major event, but it felt significant to us: since moving into this…