How to Break Project Paralysis and Get Unstuck
[ad_1] Happy Halloween! No tricks here—just treats. These are the show notes for Episode 22 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this episode we talk about what to…
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How to Prime Bright Walls Before Painting
[ad_1] Remember when our living room was salmon? It was hard to believe we lived with that color for as long as we did, but change is finally underway. We’ve…
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Mistakes We Made in Our Beach House Kitchen
[ad_1] This week I’m owning up to a kitchen decision at our beach house that I once insisted on but now admit was a mistake. Fortunately it’s an easy fix,…
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Why We Had to Quarantine Our House — Episode 100
[ad_1] Nothing wakes you up faster than discovering an infestation in your home. In this episode we share the whole uncomfortable story: why we had to leave the house for…
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How We Knew It Was Time to Move: Key Signs That Pushed Us
[ad_1] Deciding to move is a major life choice. From our own experience, we learned the hard way that moving for the wrong reasons can lead to regrets. In this…
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How to Install a Dual-Flush Toilet Kit Step-by-Step
[ad_1] You can convert a standard toilet into a dual-flush model quickly and without plumbing experience. With a simple conversion kit and basic patience, most installations take less than an…
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Closet Painting Guide: Prep, Paint, and Finish
[ad_1] Nothing like a little weekend chaos. Guess what we tackled this weekend? Here’s a hint: And another hint: And another hint: And one last hint: Yep—all that house upheaval…
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6th Wedding Anniversary: Celebrating Memories and Milestones
[ad_1] Last weekend we celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary. We like to keep our traditions simple: family time, a good meal, and a few photographs to remember the day. One…
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Planting Dwarf Variegated Pieris japonica
[ad_1] We’ve been digging in the yard, and my arms are sore. It’s not a dramatic before-and-after reveal — this is one of those “it’ll take years” projects — but…
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How Bloggers Secure Sponsorships – Objectales
[ad_1] For our blogiversary this year we asked readers on Facebook to send in questions, and we recorded a lively, unscripted video answering many of them. Like in past years,…
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Dad’s Practical Money-Saving Tips – Objectales
[ad_1] John’s dad goes by the nickname “El Cheapo,” and he truly serves as a money-management role model for our family. That nickname doesn’t mean he lives without comfort or…
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May Budget Blooms: Affordable Spring Flowers & Deals
[ad_1] As many of you know, each month we like to bring a little floral freshness into the house with an inexpensive—or sometimes free—bouquet. The idea originally came from a…
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18 Productivity Tips to Work Smarter, Not Harder
[ad_1] I’ve had many readers ask for an update on how we’re doing with finding a true work-life balance after publicly saying it was a priority for the year. We…
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Smart Storage Ideas for Small Kids’ Bedrooms
[ad_1] When we planned our son’s bedroom, which is definitely on the small side, we prioritized a list of functions the room needed: a comfortable bed for sleeping and lounging…
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Holiday Gift Ideas 2021: Gifts for Everyone
[ad_1] Every year it feels like we’re the last bloggers in blogland to publish our gift guide (are they coming out earlier every year?), but the list is ready at…
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