Design an Eclectic Mood Board: French Meets Modern

[ad_1] This week’s kitchen mood board blends charming French-inspired details with clean, modern elements to create a collected-over-time look that feels thoughtful and personal rather than cookie-cutter. The design leans…

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48-Hour Family Guide to St. Petersburg, Florida

[ad_1] Instead of one long vacation this summer, we chose several short trips to see more places. We started with a 3-night stay in Charleston, SC, visited my parents in…

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Free Pet First Aid Kit and Essential Care Tips

[ad_1] If you follow us at all, you’ve probably already noticed we’re a little bit obsessed with our dog, Hamburger. He’s part of the family, and like many pet owners…

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Hardwood Flooring Installation: Step-by-Step DIY Guide

[ad_1] By now you’ve likely seen our finished and furnished bonus room above the garage, but here’s a clear, step-by-step account of how we installed the oak hardwood flooring in…

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Tribute to the Burger: History, Styles and Classic Recipes

[ad_1] We shared the news on Instagram Stories last week, but we wanted to post here too because Burger was such a huge part of our lives and this blog….

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Kitchen Makeover: Red Chairs and Fabric Accent Wall

[ad_1] When Evelyn sent us photos of her kitchen makeover, we were excited to share them. Below is her note describing the project and how she transformed a small, rented…

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10 Houseplants to Improve Indoor Air Quality

[ad_1] Back in 1980, NASA began researching ways to improve air quality in enclosed environments. After years of study, researchers confirmed that certain houseplants can meaningfully improve indoor air by…

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Organize Your Junk Drawer: Practical Tips and Storage Hacks

[ad_1] Sometimes one oversized junk drawer is harder to manage than two smaller ones that split the clutter. With that in mind, I decided to empty out our double-wide junk…

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Sell Your Kohler Toilet Fast on Craigslist

[ad_1] Remember the almond toilet that came with our master bedroom (which we recently replaced with a taller, cleaner-looking white model)? For a while the old almond commode sat in…

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How We Stay Debt-Free While Saving for Purchases and Projects

[ad_1] Q: You really should consider posting about how you two budget and save for your purchases and DIY. I’m constantly amazed at how you seem to never charge anything…

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DIY Pantry Shelves: Step-by-Step Building Plan

[ad_1] We built these DIY pantry shelves for our beach house, and they’ve quickly become one of our favorite projects. The approach is straightforward, budget-friendly, and easy to scale to…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Gift Ideas for Everyone

[ad_1] As with our previous gift guides, we’ve combined all three of our annual lists into one post to make your holiday shopping easier. Below are the three categories we…

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Top Christmas Trees, Lights and Holiday Decorations

[ad_1] Over the past 17 years we’ve decorated many homes for the holidays, so we’ve developed favorite approaches and go-to items for decking the halls. Finding the right Christmas tree…

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Vacation Rental Running Costs: Real Monthly Expenses Revealed

[ad_1] We’ve received hundreds of questions about the finances of running an Airbnb or other short-term vacation rental. The most common: “Can you outline the expenses and fees that reduce…

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32 Paint Colors Homeowners Love

[ad_1] Alternate punny post title: Gimme Some Moore. Yes, that was a Busta Rhymes reference — that track was my junior-year anthem. Speaking of jams, our newest tool obsession is…

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