Step-by-step tutorials for creating a DIY outdoor movie theater and a s’mores station from a coffee table, plus fall outdoor decorating ideas. This year has been full of creative pivots—and some unexpected silver linings. When staying home became the norm, we found new ways to celebrate, refresh rooms, and recreate experiences we missed. One of … Read more

We’re right in the middle of the guest bedroom makeover, and it turns out the ideal wall decor was literally growing in our backyard. If you’ve been here before, you know I have a soft spot for botanical prints — even though I’m hopeless at keeping live plants alive. So instead of mourning them, I … Read more

Reader Question: Just showed my husband your fireplace and said I HAVE to do this…just found a mantle on craigslist for $100 too! My question is…my hubby has to keep his mammoth tv too…what did you do to hide the cords? I can’t see the playstation which is awesome!! Reader Question: You and your home … Read more

It’s hard to believe four years have passed since we first painted this dining room. Back when we moved into this house, I was rethinking my style and feeling a little directionless. The modern farmhouse trend was at its peak, but our colonial home felt too classic for shiplap and farmhouse clichés. I remember deciding … Read more

I’ve always loved a good Cinderella story — the underdog who surprises everyone and comes out on top. Lately that theme has been real in our lives: a childhood friend of Robert’s, who grew up in the same rural town and learned to cook on the job, is now competing in a high-stakes culinary contest. … Read more

A step-by-step tutorial for building a DIY backyard fire pit and the best tools to make the project faster and easier. One of the best projects my husband and I gave ourselves was a backyard fire pit. Rather than wrapping a typical gift, we invested in a DIY fire pit that keeps giving—warmth, ambiance, and … Read more

A full step-by-step tutorial to paint a concrete pool deck and patio so it lasts for years — save thousands by doing it yourself. Painting our concrete pool deck and patio was the best money-saving backyard project we completed. After a contractor quoted several thousand dollars—well over our budget—we decided to handle it ourselves. The … Read more

Oh my stars, we did it — and I’m convinced this is the cutest kids’ bathroom on the planet. I may be a little biased, but this transformation really feels like a small miracle. This room has come a long way from the beige shell we inherited when we first moved in. After a quick … Read more

After an intense week of work, the conference room makeover is complete! This project began when Amber, the coordinator at The Cottage at Pathways Community Center, in partnership with The Life House Women’s Shelter, asked for help making their office and meeting room feel more like home. We feel honored to contribute to a space … Read more

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Do you know what happens when you combine working from home with kids out of school for the summer? You get joyful, sometimes stressful chaos. With our girls home until August, I needed to reorganize our home office so I could work efficiently and have more quality … Read more