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Sorry we haven’t posted more over the past two days. We spent Thursday and Friday enjoying food, family, and friends — and…

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After finishing a porch chair makeover, I realized that, as frequent DIYers, John and I are exposed to quite a few household…

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After finishing the two end sections of our three-piece DIY console table (previously described), I moved on to building the middle unit.…

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Remember when we excitedly shared that we’d been invited to write a regular column for Richmond’s R. Home magazine? Our first piece…

DIY4 min read

Our quick “we’re getting a new roof” post on Thursday generated so many questions that we decided to follow up with more…

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When we visited the Bowers this weekend, we shared a few quick photos on Instagram Stories of a delightfully charming children’s bookstore.…

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You haven’t heard much about the duplex we bought three months ago, but progress is happening behind the scenes. We’re quietly working…

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***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** Brighten your home — and your day — with fresh paint. This week we’re giving…

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Board and batten is one of our favorite easy DIY projects. It’s beginner-friendly and makes a big impact in any room, entry,…

DIY2 min read

Get ready to cringe — it’s time for our annual (and always delightfully awkward) Q&A video. As we do every blogiversary week,…

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