Job Chart for Kids {free and online!} As a parent of three, I’ve watched my daughters grow into responsible young women, and now I’m navigating the pre-teen years with my son Luke. We wanted this summer to be fun and relaxed, but also a time for him to build responsibility at home. Finding a balance … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** This week’s giveaway is truly magnifique. It comes from Paris and features beautifully crafted textiles that bring a touch of refined elegance to any home. Home Addict designs luxurious home textiles using pure silk, traditional weaving methods and fair trade practices. While the designs are created in Paris, … Read more

About fifteen years ago I discovered a simple habit that quietly transformed my home and my life. It wasn’t complicated or flashy—just a steady, sustainable practice that made a big difference over time. I’d tried every complicated system I could find for maintaining a house and I kept failing. When homemaking feels like failure, it’s … Read more

We’re house optimists, so even as our beach house literally comes apart — mold, termite damage, faulty wiring, no HVAC, a failing foundation and more — we focus on the fun design ideas that keep us motivated. The structural work is slow and painstaking, and we’ll share updates on the rebuild as it progresses. For … Read more

BHG – Refresh Cabinet Doors 1. Create Fresh Looks with Molding If you want more value from your existing cabinets, consider adding molding. With a little glue and paint you can transform plain doors into something custom and stylish. Molding lets you create depth and detail without replacing cabinetry, and it works on many door … Read more

In November 2020 we published a post called “What’s It Like To Downsize” after living in our smaller house for six months. That post covered many first impressions—the benefits of owning less and saving money, and the early challenges like paring down and finding storage. We still stand by everything in that piece, but now … Read more

Lantern Wall Light One of the first projects we usually tackle when moving into a new home is swapping out the wall or ceiling light fixtures. Replacing lights, one at a time, is an easy way to refresh a space, introduce personality, and set a new tone for the house. Recently we installed a new … Read more

It’s been exactly one month since move-in day, and we’ve been meaning to share a video tour of the house — no excuses. We’ll accept a virtual slap on the wrist (or a noogie, if you prefer old-school discipline), but no Indian burns. Gotta draw the line somewhere. After unpacking, making lists, painting the nursery, … Read more

House & Home After sharing tips for styling small living rooms, many readers asked for advice for larger living rooms. While a big living room can be excellent for entertaining, it can also feel impersonal or difficult to arrange for everyday life. The challenges are different from smaller spaces, but with thoughtful planning you can … Read more

We kicked off 2008 with a home-improvement sprint that turned out to be bigger than expected. On New Year’s Day we were up at 8:20 a.m. and on the road to Ikea by 9:00. Why get up so early on a rare day off? Simple: the promise of not one but two new bedroom closets. … Read more