A brutally honest, unbiased review of Ruggable rugs: the pros and cons to consider, whether they’re worth the money, and my favorite styles. Our Unbiased Ruggable Rug Review We put Ruggable rugs through real-life testing so you don’t have to guess. After two years of daily use—crumbs, spilled milk, dog hair, muddy shoes, and toddler … Read more

A complete tour of kids’ bathroom organization ideas + all of the best organizers to make every bathroom tidy. Unexpectedly, I took a few days off from blogging to rest. Renovation aftermath from the rec room left me wiped out, and I needed a short break to recharge and get the house back in order. … Read more

5 handy tips to help you decorate a buffet without the guessing game. Remember Betty White? Not the person, but the buffet we refinished and affectionately named “Betty White” a few weeks ago. I left the top empty for a while because I wasn’t sure how to style it without covering up the large, collected … Read more

Living Room Makeover: High-Contrast Paint Transformation Since closing on the new house last week, we’ve gone through countless gallons of paint — the last tally was around 13 — and my arms are feeling every one of them. It has been exhausting but completely worth it. The living room has already gone from dated beige … Read more

We’re making steady progress on the nursery makeover, and the timeline suddenly feels very real. I’m hoping this little one stays cozy for a while — it looks like the room might come down to the wire, but we’re getting there. If you haven’t been following along, here’s a quick look at how the room … Read more

How to remove wallpaper: three tested methods to strip wallpaper quickly and with minimal fuss. I spent a day running a wallpaper removal experiment to figure out which method makes stripping pasted wallpaper easiest and fastest. If you’re going to tackle this kind of job, it helps to know which supplies and solutions actually work … Read more

DIY Terra Cotta Table Lamp: Thrifted $5 Makeover into a Designer Dupe I stopped into a thrift store recently and found a table lamp for $5 that had the perfect shape and texture to be transformed into a trendy, earthy piece. With just a few paints and wax I already owned, I turned a dated … Read more

Modern Parisian breakfast nook design plans, mood board, and door removal progress to make a corner banquette. I get oddly indecisive when it comes to designing my own rooms. I can put together a mood board for someone else in a day, but turning design ideas into decisions in my own home takes me weeks. … Read more

How to turn an IKEA Hemnes cabinet into a freestanding pantry cupboard and give it a custom, high-end look with antique mirror window film. We finally solved our pantry problem by creating a freestanding IKEA pantry cupboard using IKEA Hemnes glass-front cabinets and antique mirror window film. This DIY pantry looks custom and ties into … Read more

DIY Storybook Art Tutorial for a Colorful Playroom Accent After sharing the big playroom reveal last week, several readers asked for a step-by-step tutorial for the DIY storybook art we used on the wall. It’s one of my favorite, most budget-friendly projects—each sign cost me about $28 to make—and it adds a meaningful pop of … Read more