We’re thrilled to share this cheerful before-and-after reveal: a bright pink makeover for a little girl’s bedroom. While we often work on adult spaces, kids’ rooms are especially fun to design. Even better, this whole transformation was completed on a tight budget—$200 total—using thrift-store finds, a few Ikea pieces, and simple DIY touches. Below are … Read more

When Stacie told us she was redoing the front of her beautiful home in Richmond’s Historic Fan district, we knew the result would be impressive. She’s shown great taste in past projects, so we expected something special—and she delivered. The exterior transformation is dramatic and thoughtful, with careful attention to preserving the home’s historic character. … Read more

You down with ORB? Yeah you know me. The job is finished. After nearly two years of planning to replace every old brass doorknob in the house, we finally did it. We removed, prepped, and refinished the knobs in oil-rubbed bronze (ORB), and the transformation is worth celebrating. In total we pulled 19 knobs with … Read more

This week we talk about when it makes sense to undo a personal change you made to your house that could deter buyers — and when you should confidently leave it as-is. We also dig into changing store return policies: returning décor that doesn’t work is a helpful safety net, but some retailers are tightening … Read more

Thank goodness we learned from our first house and this time paid a few hundred dollars for professional radon testing during the home inspection. We hired a local radon testing company to run a multi-day test to be sure dangerous radon levels weren’t present. Because the company we chose only performs testing and not remediation, … Read more

Looking for a fresh, stylish idea for pumpkin carving this season? Try two homemade-stencil designs we created: a couples’ monogram jack-o-lantern and a detailed damask pattern. Both are surprisingly effective on nontraditional white pumpkins and are easy to customize. Choosing the Right Pumpkin We skipped the classic orange pumpkin and picked white ones instead. Their … Read more

When Bonnie sent us her charming kitchen before-and-after photos, we knew we had to share them. Here’s the note she sent: I’ve been enjoying YHL for the last year. My husband and I bought my grandparents’ home this past November and have had so much fun renovating it! We turned the place upside down and … Read more

Let’s talk about you. For last year’s blogiversary we polled our readers to learn more about who they are, and as we begin year three we thought it was the perfect time to do it again. Who are you, and how can we make Young House Love even better in the year ahead? If there’s … Read more

Many of us want a more organized home, but sometimes our strategies make the process harder than it needs to be. In this episode we speak with a home efficiency expert about rethinking how we organize so it actually improves daily life — making us calmer partners and more present parents. She shares why the … Read more

When Jessica sent photos of her attic makeover, we were amazed at how she transformed her third floor from unfinished to fabulous. Here’s her note: I’ve been a reader for some time and I love your before-and-after posts. I recently renovated my entire 1910 house to add modern amenities while preserving its original character. Our … Read more