***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Good news: everyone can get 10% off their MirrorMate order with code VIRAL. If they reach 1,000 new Facebook followers or email subscribers, that code increases to 20% for everyone. And the best news for one lucky reader: random.org selected our winner as … Read more

I realize four months isn’t forever, but it was about 3.9 months longer than we wanted to live with the last remnants of the old carpet upstairs—especially since it was in our bathroom. Carpeted bathrooms, ugh. We didn’t pull it out when we removed the rest of the upstairs carpet because we knew we didn’t … Read more

Who’s ready for the big bathroom reveal? As mentioned in Monday’s post, most room makeovers fall into three clear stages—planning, larger upgrades, and finishing touches. Some projects drag on, while others happen in a whirlwind. This Bathroom Blitz was definitely the latter. Prep and planning: brainstorming, choosing a color palette, shopping, priming, sanding, and spackling. … Read more

We recently realized that storage baskets can both help and hinder our home organization efforts (yes, that pun was intended). The duplex also reached a major renovation milestone: the floors were refinished. Although we had one plan in mind, an unexpected last-minute twist forced us to change course at the final hour. We’ll also share … Read more

Installing a toilet was one of the first DIY projects we tackled when we became homeowners in 2006. Nearly two decades and many toilets later, the process feels routine—we’ve done it in multiple bathrooms and photographed the steps along the way. While swapping a toilet can seem intimidating or unpleasant, it’s actually a straightforward job … Read more

With just seven days left until my official due date (though we have a feeling Baby P might make us wait a bit longer), we’ve started the final sprint to get ready for her arrival. We’ve already finished the nursery reveal, but this phase of preparation is more practical — the things that will help … Read more

Do you remember our friends Carey and Jordan? We “House Crashed” them earlier this year and their mudroom still makes me smile every time I see it. This time we visited another of their projects — a newly renovated and furnished rental that’s packed with smart, budget-friendly ideas you can borrow for your own home. … Read more

For anyone wondering where the April Superlatives went — here they are. Last week was dedicated to organizing, but we weren’t organized enough to publish this on time. Before May slips any further away, here’s a yearbook-style look back at the projects we completed in April. We even included a few never-before-seen moments. If you … Read more

Curtains were the next step for our bedroom refresh. We’d made progress in the space and wanted to introduce more color to complement the new duvet cover (photo taken before the mirror went white): After debating deep blue or shimmery silver, we decided to DIY curtains using a simple method to highlight the golden-green leaves … Read more

We spent the weekend knocking out a long list of hands-on projects for the girls’ room in the showhouse. The space still feels a bit sparse and is far from finished, so it will likely keep evolving right up until the deadline. The bed needs to be raised and a colorful throw will be added. … Read more