[ad_1] Here’s a simple trick we used to hang curtain rods quickly and evenly in our duplex rental. With 16 rods to install in one afternoon, we came up with…

[ad_1] Guys, I did it — I pulled out the sewing machine to make something special for Clara’s third birthday. It’s become a little tradition to sew one handmade gift…

[ad_1] First, I apologize for another post about toilets, but I’m genuinely excited to share photos of our new crisp white toilet. The almond-colored original wasn’t our style. A white…

[ad_1] When we shared the duplex backyard makeovers last month, I promised a detailed tutorial on how we made the decorative oars that hang on each shed. Today I’m delivering…

[ad_1] Sherry and I decided to give ourselves an early Christmas present this year: a major home improvement project we’ve been planning for some time. It’s a project we’ve talked…

[ad_1] In our previous office, we discovered that a mirror did more than reflect our faces — it became an organization tool. Beyond a quick glance to see if we…

[ad_1] True to form, we’ve been juggling a lot lately. After refreshing the blog design (and tracking down why the header disappeared for some readers), we’ve been slowly working through…

[ad_1] We love the holiday season, but all the extra “stuff” — gifts, decorations, and items piling up on every surface — can feel overwhelming. This year we’re trying a…

[ad_1] Decorating is deeply personal. Everyone has design choices they love and others that make them feel uncomfortable — twitchy, annoyed, or simply out of sorts. In this post we…

[ad_1] ***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** If you dread grocery shopping, making meal plans, or scribbling a list that you then forget at home, you’re not alone. I…

[ad_1] We decided to put ourselves on a grocery-shopping hiatus for a couple of weeks before moving. The plan was simple: eat down what we already had in the fridge…

[ad_1] When we decided to install a wood-planked ceiling in our sunroom, I imagined a quick trip to the home store, grabbing some beadboard and calling it a day. The…

[ad_1] You might as well call us Mr. and Mrs. Puerto-Retersik—we recently slipped away for a few days to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary in Puerto Rico, and we adored…

[ad_1] Maybe we should rename this site WCL: Wire Chair Love. Because who found four amazing vintage wire kitchen chairs for just $15 each? This girl. (points to self, notices…