Everything you need to know to refresh a corner banquette with paint, plus a step-by-step guide to redirecting a floor air vent beneath a cabinet. At last — our little breakfast nook is starting to come together! After hunting for a secondhand corner banquette on Facebook Marketplace, driving nearly four hours round-trip to pick it … Read more

Meaningful, affordable ways to decorate your walls with family artifacts, heirlooms, and cherished memories — plus simple DIY ideas. Of all the decorating projects we’ve completed, the pieces that make me the most sentimental are the artworks and displays that hold family memories. Sentimental wall art turns a house into a home by showcasing heirlooms, … Read more

5 rules about primer and paint we wish we had known as beginner DIYers and how to create a paint finish on walls, doors, trim, and moldings that last. Remember the “scary” paint plan I mentioned for our master bedroom refresh last week? We took a bold step and went with a dark, moody color—and … Read more

30 fun, useful, and unique Father’s Day gift ideas for dads with every interest and budget — prices start around $13. Father’s Day always seems to arrive faster than expected. If you haven’t started shopping yet, this curated guide gathers practical, playful, and memorable gifts that work for many types of dads—from the outdoorsman to … Read more

DIY Faux Driftwood Anniversary Date Sign We finally have no excuse—our anniversary date is now permanently displayed on the living room wall. A few days ago, Robert and I were chatting when, together, we both blanked on our own anniversary date. With five years of major life changes—Robert leaving the Marines, both of us finishing … Read more

How to turn a builder basic glass shower door into an industrial style factory window shower door under $60. I’m thrilled to share my step-by-step tutorial for creating a DIY industrial factory-window shower door, adapted from our master bathroom makeover. This project transforms a plain framed shower door into a stunning factory-style window look for … Read more

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe how fast 2019 flew by — one moment we had a tiny newborn who barely moved, and before we knew it she was crawling and exploring nonstop. It was a busy, joyful year full of projects, lessons, and a few surprises, and I’m so grateful you were along … Read more

Every Christmas we frame our foyer doorway with garland — a simple, cheerful “welcome home” that greets us every time we walk through the front door. Over the years I’ve tried a few approaches, and this no-damage method is my favorite because it holds securely all season long and removes easily after the holidays. This … Read more

Our favorite budget-friendly Better Homes & Gardens patio furniture from Walmart and a refreshed DIY pool cabana reveal. Five years ago, Robert won a trip through his old job for the two of us to stay at the Delano Hotel in South Beach, Miami. The trip was incredibly luxurious and felt worlds away from our … Read more

Tips and techniques for building, planting, and maintaining a high-yield raised bed vegetable garden. A master gardener shares his best advice. No, you didn’t get the wrong page — this is a gardening post. I’ve written about my family’s raised bed garden before because my dad, Hank, is a master at getting high yields from … Read more