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Young House Love Has A Podcast#183: What's Next, House Vibes, & Yet Another Embarrassing MomentWe're dropping this random pop-in episode to share one of the most embarrassing tales Sherry has ever told on this podcast. Of course it had to happen in the nicest house we've ever been in (in front of one of Sherry's personal heroes). We're also listing what's left on our to-do list, and answering the much-asked question: what's your next big project? Plus, we break down what feels different to us about this house compared to our last one (and the varied impressions you might get about us if you walked in without us being there). Lastly, we each...
2023-08-1745 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#182: A Big Catch Up Holiday-ish Special (Surprise!)So much has happened since we last picked up the podcast mic, so we have a jam-packed show to catch you up on all the things. We're talking house updates, embarrassing stories, renovation plans, and we even worked in some bad metaphorical diagrams (because describing graphs and charts you can't see always goes over well in an audio format). We're also diving into how house projects have slowed down around here, the remaining projects on our list, and how our attitude towards having less on our to-do list has changed pretty dramatically over the years. Plus an impromptu musical...
2021-12-1748 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#181: How The Other House We Considered Came Back AroundThere were two houses in our neighborhood that we seriously considered, and today we're sharing a truly random occurrence that involves the house we didn't buy. We're also sharing what we learned from our astrocartography readings. What did the stars say about our move to Florida? Were our readings dead-on or completely off? And what random sentence about a certain mammal made Sherry extremely excited? Plus the tale of a simple outdoor project that took months longer than it should have and the purchase that made us change our tune about outdoor furniture. Also, Sherry did something embarrassing again.
2020-08-1744 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#180: Decorating In The Era Of ZoomThe sudden boom of video conferencing in all of our lives is giving us a new window through which to view our homes (and the homes of others - from coworkers to celebrities and news correspondents). So what does your Zoom background say about you? And what lengths will we go to when it comes to altering them to make sure nothing weird gets seen by everyone else on the call? We also realized in hindsight that a family trip earlier this year had a pretty major effect on our decision to move to Florida. Plus we explain the...
2020-06-2938 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#178: Settling Into Our New House: Expectation Vs. RealityWe've been in our new house for one whole month, and there are definitely some things that are shaping up differently than we had pictured. So today we're sharing why some house projects have been easier than expected, but getting settled in a few other ways took some turns we didn't anticipate. We're also diving into the history of three popular and persistent design trends - like the true origins of subway tile and why the fiddle-leaf fig isn't a recent phenomenon. Plus, a curtain hack that Sherry secretly tested out for an entire year, and what happens when...
2020-06-1539 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#175: Our Big Move Is Officially Underway (& We Have Some Predictions)While we're getting settled in our new house in Florida, we've got one last episode for you that we recorded in Richmond. In fact, we took a moment as "Past John & Sherry" to make some predictions for what our moving day might look like, along with our hopes-slash-fears for our first night in our new home. We're also talking about temporary, affordable, and easy-to-change decor ideas that are great for renters and homeowners alike, thanks to interviewing an expert on the subject named Medina Grillo. She was full of smart solutions and also took the opportunity to bust some...
2020-05-1835 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#170: The Two Totally Different Ways That We House HuntedThis week we're taking a deep dive into the two methods that we used to find our Florida house, including how we prioritized our wants versus needs, sifted through hundreds of real estate listings, and used technology to overcome the fact that we were 800 miles away. We're also sharing how a bad news call from our contractor ended up saving us from a huge future headache (that may or may not have involved having zero functioning bathrooms in our new house). Plus, Sherry's unique way with words comes back to haunt her. And John takes spreadsheeting to a whole...
2020-04-1337 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#166: We Sold Our House!Our Richmond home is officially under contract (!!!) and it all came together unlike any other house we've sold before. So today we're breaking down how it all happened, why it was surprisingly emotional, and what it means for our move in June. We're also highlighting an unsung hero in our master bathroom renovation and exploring whether we're all doing bathroom storage totally wrong. Plus, the app that may be bumping Instagram out of the top spot in Sherry's heart. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-166 for notes, links, and photos from this episode.
2020-03-1637 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#165: The Dumb Thing We Did Before Listing Our HouseWe're fessing up to an extremely poorly timed project that made our house look WORSE right before it hit the market. Whoops. Plus we share the smorgasbord of ways we're selling our houses. All three are being sold differently (including some with and some without the help of a real estate agent). So we're breaking down how and why we chose each route, including why we paid to have a "pre-inspection" done for our Richmond home and how that changed our preparations for listing the house. Plus Sherry talks about an unconventional (and completely accidental) way she decluttered her...
2020-03-0937 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#164: How We're Getting Our House Ready To SellWith our big move only a few months away, what do we need to do to get our house ready to sell? This week we're outlining some of the projects we're taking on - both big and small - including the fast-tracked makeover of our hall bathroom. John also outlines a shopping challenge of his very own for 2020 that'll push us to look more locally when we seek certain items. Plus, can a simple pen and paper save you money? We're looking into an ancient budgeting method that promises to do so. Oh, and there's an unintended rant about...
2020-03-0238 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#162: What Sherry's Not Buying For An Entire YearThat's right, there's a new personal shopping challenge going on at our house - and this time Sherry has committed to skipping any purchases in a specific (and pretty wide category) FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR. We're also talking with simplicity expert Emily Ley about how she combats "busyness" and creates more time and space in her life. She's giving us tips on everything from tackling your family calendar to fun ways to get the kids involved in streamlining your days. And we're sharing our favorite way to hang heavy objects quickly, without a lot of dust or tools...
2020-02-1738 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#159: Are You A Maximizer or Satisficer?Have you ever thought about your approach to making decisions? It turns out that humans tend to have two distinct styles (and they even have fancy psychological terms to go along with them). The funny revelation is that Sherry & I each exemplify a different one. So this week we're sharing what we've learned about each type of decision maker, and how it can impact everything from how we choose items for our home to how we booked our first international family vacation. We're also outlining five ways you can refresh a room without spending ANY money whatsoever. As in...
2019-12-1638 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#157: How You Can Achieve Even Your Biggest Financial GoalsDon't we all want mo money without mo problems? Today we're talking with personal finance expert Tanja Hester about how value-driven spending and setting a "money mission statement" can help you reach even your biggest financial goals - whether you're saving up for a home in your dream neighborhood, a big renovation, or even early retirement, which Tanja herself has accomplished. She's sharing easy ways to trim your budget, painless ways to put more in the bank, and why she thinks most of us have more financial freedom than we think. Plus, we're discussing a new holiday decorating epiphany...
2019-12-0237 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#156: Renovations Are Stressful. Here's What Helps Us.It's no secret that house projects can be stressful. Sometimes REALLY stressful. So today we're sharing three ways we're keeping a handle on it during our master bathroom renovation, especially around common stress points like broken budgets, creeping timelines, and decision fatigue. Plus, how you can you stop second guessing yourself! We're also spilling the details about a part of this renovation we haven't mentioned much, which oddly enough happens to be one of the things we're looking forward to the most. We also have some holiday life hacks for you that were submitted by our listeners and why...
2019-11-2537 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#154: How To Pare Down When Everything Is PreciousGetting rid of stuff is hard, especially when it comes to kids and their creations. So this week we're sharing the simple trick we use to keep everything from arts and crafts to forts and cardboard box villages from taking over our house, without putting a damper on creativity. Spoiler alert: this trick works for adults and our favorite things too! Plus, armed with an expert's advice and a new guideline for how much indoor greenery a home should have for optimal air quality, Sherry doubles down on our home's plant collection. Also, why things got weird when we...
2019-11-1134 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#147: Our Summer Of Living In A Smaller House In A Smaller TownWhat happens when you move into a smaller house in a smaller town for over two months? That's what we found out this summer when we stayed at our beach house to manage the duplex rentals - AND IT WAS THE BEST SUMMER OF OUR LIVES. The smaller home and smaller town lessons that we learned really stuck with us when we returned home - and they have already inspired us to make 4 changes to our life and habits back in Richmond. So even if you aren't planning to move or downsize, there are some things you could experiment...
2019-09-2339 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#146: What It Was Really Like Renting Out The DuplexWe survived our first summer as Airbnb hosts to 23 different families over the course of the last three months - and, more importantly, so did the duplex itself! But our first rental season wasn't without hiccups, high anxiety moments, and surprisingly frequent learning opportunities. So this week we're taking you behind the scenes of a jam-packed few months of learning the hospitality ropes while juggling guests and (more literally) a very full jug of laundry detergent. Sherry also celebrates the end of a very long "personal renovation" and we share how something simple led us to rethink our approach...
2019-09-1637 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#144: When You Don't Even Recognize Your Own Shopping HabitsWe recently made two big changes to our shopping habits that are having both positive and negative repercussions. So we're sharing what we did, why we did it, and how we're trying to course correct a few pitfalls that popped up. We also got a refreshing reminder that it's liberating to acknowledge that you don't have to be good at everything - especially in a social media world where everyone else seems to have it all figured out. Plus, we share a big hiccup that was narrowly avoided at the duplex, an organizational tool that we've fallen hard for...
2019-06-1036 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#143: So We Had Our First Guests At The Duplex...After over a year and a half of renovation, the duplex officially hosted its first overnight guests!!! And it was an exciting, emotional, and eye-opening test of all the work that we've put into it. So we're sharing what we learned and what we're changing before it plays host again. We're also talking about how a house that we considered buying last fall as a long-term rental popped back onto our radar with some surprising news. Plus, how we solved some household frustrations for under $25 - and Sherry rants about a certain paper product while John finds unusual joy...
2019-06-0333 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#142: Our Kitchen Is Grosser Than You ThinkSo it turns out there are some weird spots in the kitchen where germs go to party - so we're learning more about that (and what you can do about it), as well as talking about why we gave up on those meal delivery kits and found a better solution for our family. We're also talking about how shopping for your home can be fun, but it can also be frustrating and time-consuming. So we're sharing our tips for how to streamline your hunt and pick things with confidence. Plus, you'll hear how our backyard is finally winning the...
2019-05-2038 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#141: When You See Another Blogger's Home In Person…Our recent Chicago meet-up with fellow bloggers Chris Loves Julia, Yellow Brick Home, and Making It Lovely left us with lots of feels (and very full stomachs). But it was seeing one of their homes in person that completely changed our minds about a "design rule" we had proclaimed for our own home (on this very podcast, no less). We're also sharing what surprised us most about the final phase of getting our duplex ready to rent. Plus the results of Sherry's latest staging assignment and a dynamic decor alternative to just hanging another picture frame. ...
2019-05-1337 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#140: The Most Fight-Inducing DIYs Out ThereHome improvement can be stressful, and we're no strangers to that tension leading to some pretty memorable arguments. So today we're looking at some data about what do-it-yourself projects cause the most issues between couples to see if we agree (and we share a recent fight we had in the name of data). We also reveal some takeaways from a recent house staging project that we took on together, including the big secret to getting your home ready to sell and how you may have to unlearn everything you know about decorating. Plus, John falls for another lighting product...
2019-05-0632 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#137: The Next Home We're Taking OnWe've got a really exciting announcement this week about a new home project we're taking on, including how it came to be, what has us most excited, and why it's gonna challenge us in big new ways (did we mention it's out-of-state?). Also, we're sharing how last week's Spring Break trip reinforced our mission to minimize our belongings, even if John did bring home something very strange from the vacation. Plus, a new solution we've found for wrangling our digital photos, a new DIY tool that's brilliantly simple, and… well… nutmeat? Be sure to check out youn...
2019-04-1533 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#136: Maximizing House Joy (For Minimal Money)This week we're talking to Joyful author and expert Ingrid Fetell Lee about some simple ways to inject joy into your home without breaking the bank. She also explains why joy is easier to achieve than happiness - and how seeking it at home can actually help you unlock your decor style. Plus Sherry marked her recent birthday by getting a long-awaited tattoo (actually, two of them!) so she's explaining the meaning behind them, how much it hurt, and what finally convinced her to go for it. We also share our latest escape room attempt, how we're battling car...
2019-04-0137 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#135: How Many Dollhouses Is Too Many Dollhouses?If you think our podcast has tackled this question already, JUST YOU WAIT! The universe recently tested Sherry's dollhouse fixation and whether she passed or failed it, well, may depend on who you ask. We also share what item Ikea was mysteriously selling in bulk - but only in America (we laughed out loud at the big reveal) and we hear from some listeners about how space makeovers can affect behavior in a fascinating way. Plus some interesting lessons someone learned when they challenged themselves to dress in only one color. And we talk about the always emotional topic...
2019-03-2534 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#134: Where Have All The Family Photos Gone?Today we're sharing how to find the right balance when you're choosing between artwork or family photos for certain walls - and we're revealing where we've subconsciously gravitated towards putting personal photos in our own home (and why we think that is!). We also have tips for how to personalize your walls beyond the usual smiling-at-the-camera snapshot. And we've officially gone shed crazy (like really, really shed crazy), and the silver lining that we discovered after a yearlong delay at the beach house that's saving us money and getting us excited for the summer. Plus John's finally jumping on...
2019-03-1832 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#133: The Fascinating Ways Homes Differ Around The WorldNearly 600 people wrote in to tell us about design norms from their specific country or region, and today we're sharing some of the most popular, interesting, and unique responses. From the different ways we sleep and shower, to how we do laundry and how we do, um, our business - you guys gave us a fascinating window into how and why homes don't all look alike around the globe. John also issues a public apology for fighting Sherry on a design choice in the duplex kitchen, and we share the Instagram account that's the perfect pick me up to...
2019-03-1138 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#132: Are We Sabotaging Our Sleeping Spaces?What if there were little changes we could all make to our bedrooms and sleeping habits to sleep better and feel more rested in the morning? Today we're talking about how a sleep expert thinks we should all be maximizing our bedrooms, including the perfect mattress size, the ideal bedtime, and what items we should banish from our bedsides. Plus, why are there such diverging practices about shoes being on or off inside people's homes? We're sharing our shoe rules and why they may be strange to some. Oh and we crank Sherry's salt lamp obsession up to 11 with...
2019-03-0439 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#131: The Surprising Side Effects Of Going TV FreeWe were both pretty shocked about the results of going completely without television for a while - especially Sherry. So today we're sharing what we learned, what was hard, and the side effects that even we didn't see coming. Not to mention the big question of how it will impact our viewing habits moving forward. We also tried a new paint picking method to see if it could solve a wall color conundrum at the beach house. Plus, Sherry updates you on her "tooth jail" sentence and I bask in the nerdy glory of pairing paint with geography.
2019-02-1839 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#129: When It Feels Like Everything's Going WrongHouse projects don't always go smoothly. We've all been there (heck, we're there right now with the duplex renovation) so we're sharing some new strategies that we've been relying on to keep our spirits up whenever a renovation feels overwhelming, gets delayed, or hits some other unexpected snag. We're also discussing some upcoming bathroom trends (one of them shook Sherry to her very core). Plus we're officially starting our no TV challenge. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-129 for notes, links, and photos from this episode.
2019-02-0438 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#126: Is Your Home Making You Grumpy?Lots of us want a more organized home, but are we going about it the wrong way? Today we're talking with a home efficiency expert about how rethinking our approach to organizing could end up making us all happier - and maybe even turn us into more patient partners and more present parents. She also tells us why we should treat our kitchen like an operating room, how Sherry's minimized closet could be better, and why garages are so hard to keep under control. We're also sharing how a random phone call and a dicey forecast sucked the momentum...
2019-01-1436 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#121: Do We Make Design Decisions Just For The Blog?It's a question we've gotten a lot over the years: are you doing this for you or for the blog? It's even one we've asked ourselves - and it hasn't always always been easy to answer - but it's a lot clearer in hindsight. So we're diving into what past projects we would've done differently without an audience watching and we're sharing how we keep ourselves in check these days. Plus, Sherry is finally getting the chance to realize a makeover she has fantasized about for five years and we talk through how we decide what home maintenance tasks...
2018-11-2634 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#120: The Big Fight We Had Over A MicrowaveRemember when we got into it over a refrigerator back in Episode #74? Well, the location of an appliance recently had us battling over two different kitchen layouts - this time for the duplex. So this week we're sharing our competing perspectives on form versus function, and how we finally came to a compromise that checks both boxes (but not until I spent a few days cooling off). We're also sharing why this stage of the duplex renovation is especially brain-bending, and what we've come to realize about hitting a wall... and then getting yourself over it. Plus, a solution...
2018-11-1937 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#119: What Almost Derailed Our Painted House MakeoverNow that we've completed our big brick house painting project, we're sharing all the behind-the-scenes twists & turns of the previous week (believe me, the hits kept coming). A big task like this can veer off course pretty quickly… which it did... more than once! We're also sharing why it turned out better than we expected and what's next on the list. Plus, John needs advice from other gadget lovers out there and we've got more info about our upcoming furniture line launch. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-119/ for notes, links, and photos from th...
2018-11-1236 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#118: The Not-So-Calm Before The White Brick StormAmidst all the excitement of getting our brick house painted white last week (!!!) there was some behind-the-scenes stress leading up to the big transformation. So this week we're sharing the realities of a major undertaking like this, including the fears we have about what happens next. We're also talking to a very special guest after she won our hearts and some of yours. Plus, how it feels to have your Instagram account hacked, our new favorite decorating show, and the celebrity that has finally won Sherry over. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-118/ for notes...
2018-11-0536 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#117: The Downside To Decorating One Room At A TimeWe recently passed the one year anniversary of moving furniture to our beach house, so this week we're looking back on how we kept our sanity while decorating an entire house all at once. It made us realize that there are some flaws in our usual method of taking things slow and going one room at a time - so if you're struggling with your own home, we have some ideas. We're also recapping our trip to Chicago for the Domino Magazine Awards. Plus, John defends his take on navy cabinets and smart locks while Sherry buys something exceptionally...
2018-10-2939 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#116: How To Get More Style At Home With Less StuffNow that we tested out the process to achieve "Cozy Minimalism" in our house (and loved the result!), we're taking it straight to the source and talking with Cozy Minimalist Home author Myquillyn Smith about how she realized she could merge these two seemingly opposite ideas to create a step-by-step process for people to follow in their own spaces. She shares how to stop buying the wrong accessories, why there's a "right" order for decorating a room, and emphatically explains what none of us should ever be buying at Target. Plus, we detail how we're trying to be smarter...
2018-10-2236 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#115: The Trouble With Master BedroomsAfter a quick video of Sherry's sparse closet sparked hundreds of questions on Instagram, we're breaking down her process for creating a wardrobe that saves space, money, and energy. So if you want to tame your overflowing closet, cut your clothing budget, or take the stress out of getting yourself or your kids dressed each morning - this episode is for you. We're also sharing an unconventional solution to filling those empty corners in your master bedroom. Plus John pushes back on a recent social media controversy. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-115/ for notes...
2018-10-1536 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#113: What You Don't See In Photos Of Our Living RoomOur week of living Furniture Free is over and it went… wellllll… differently than we expected. So today we're talking about what we liked, what we didn't, what we screwed up, and what lasting impacts it may have on how we use our home. We also confess an annoying side effect of a feature in our home that's pretty, but less than ideal. Plus, Sherry takes her love of all things woo-woo to another level and John breaks down an issue he has with a certain smart home technology. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podc...
2018-10-0138 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#112: One Week Of Living "Furniture Free"Have you heard of the Furniture Free movement? Well, it piqued my interest so much that we're challenging ourselves to try it for seven days (Sherry reluctantly agreed). So what does it mean? And how does it promise to improve our lives and homes? Will it make us happier or just annoyed? Plus, we were lucky to skate by without any damage from Hurricane Florence, but it did sent us on a rollercoaster of panic, relief, and then more panic, which left a big impression on us - and led to a pretty great reminder. We also share how...
2018-09-2433 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#111: Can Minimalism Be Cozy?As much as we love to simplify and declutter, we're not aiming for that ultra sleek and sometimes sterile look that's often associated with minimalism. So we've been trying out a step-by-step process for creating a minimalist space that still feels warm, cozy, and inviting. Spoiler alert: Sherry loves the easy formula and is basically going nuts on the whole house. We're also starting to bring our vision for the duplex kitchens to life and - curveball alert! - we're steering clear of white cabinetry. You can hear why we don't think it's right for the duplex, along with...
2018-09-1735 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#110: And Then The Bathroom Started FloodingWhat started as a straightforward sink swap in the beach house master bathroom ended with a big hole in the wall and a face full of water. And the cause was something we had never heard about before (and just about the weirdest thing ever). We share what happened and how we fixed it - plus we spill all the details on why we continue to put off the renovation of the two upstairs bathrooms here at home. We're also shouting out a new decorating show that we really like, a piece of technology that Sherry is loving, and...
2018-09-1034 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#109: Just When You Thought The Diamond Door Saga Was OverWe've been on a rollercoaster with those diamond paned doors that we hunted down for our duplex renovation. There was a pretty disappointing low followed by a surprising high, so we're looping you into the whole thing this week. Also, how come some home improvement professionals seem to be playing hard-to-get sometimes? Unreturned phone calls, missed appointments, and straight-up ghosting seem to be all too common, so we asked a contractor why this happens and what people can do to get better service. Plus, we explore some weird new "smart" gadgets for your home, the trendy new place for...
2018-08-2737 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#105: Sherry Vs. The Bathtub, Duplex EditionWe seem to have a sore spot with tubs, and the duplex renovation has proven to be no exception. So today we're sharing how a strategic money-saving decision saved us 30% off a huge renovation line item, but sent us on a tub-induced stress spiral. We've also got some exciting updates about painting our brick house white, our gross backyard experiment to keep the deer from eating our plants, and whether Sherry is still known as Laura in Cape Charles. We dive into the pros & cons of laundry location too - plus we explain when to choose a variety of...
2018-07-3038 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#102: Are Islands Ruining America's Kitchens?Islands are a staple of most modern kitchens, but this week we explore why not everyone is a fan (including what we realized is a negative about the island situation in our own kitchen). Plus, we've tiled our fair share of backsplashes, but our recent project at the beach house kitchen taught us an important lesson about preparation, patience, and imperfection. John's also sharing a new technique for helping you pick the perfect paint color, Sherry finds a new favorite beach accessory, and, well… Chad!!! Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-102/ for notes, links, an...
2018-07-0937 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#101: Should We Paint Our Brick House White?Our urge to paint the exterior of our brick house white has been growing lately, but there are still some concerns holding us back. So today we're diving into the pros & cons that we've been tossing around (for years now!) as well as some new stuff we've learned - plus we're asking for your opinion on what you'd do if it was your house. We're also sharing why Sherry has ditched veganism and how our television provider suddenly ditched us... requiring us to reconsider our cable cutting set-up. Don't worry, in the end we actually figured out how to...
2018-06-2535 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#98: Why Some Houses We Designed Never Saw The Light Of DayA few years ago we embarked on a design project with a local company that we were very excited about… but it fell apart for reasons we could've never expected. We're sharing that story this week, along with the surprising way Sherry scored an incredible secondhand find for the beach house. We also dive into your feedback about houses that are too big, including some conflicting sentiments about children and large houses. Also, how we pulled off a stress-free game night with friends and details behind our new collaboration with A Beautiful Mess. Be sure to ch...
2018-06-0437 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#95: Our House Is Too Big. There, We Said It.We've recently had a realization that we just don't need as much space as we have. So how'd we end up buying a too-big house? What has made this so clear to us now? And what square footage do we think would be just right? We're sharing all of that in this episode, including the exact moment we now realize we went off the rails during our house hunting search. We're also taking you behind the scenes of our recent charity makeover for three deserving kids and sharing why things have really turned a corner out at the beach...
2018-05-0737 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#93: One Month. No Superfluous Shopping. Can We Do It?Can we go a whole month without buying anything we don't need? That's the challenge we've handed ourselves as part of a self-imposed month-long shopping ban. So this week we're sharing how we were inspired by Cait Flanders' "Year of Less" and how we're adapting her rules for our own lives. Plus, the duplex renovation is (finally!) racing along and we're answering some of your top questions about it. Also, how filming our April Fool's video was even more embarrassing than it looked... and why a makeover show is giving Sherry hope that it might actually heal the world.
2018-04-2338 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#91: When Is A House Change You Made Bad For Resale?This week we're talking about when you should undo a personal or customized change that you made to your house that might turn off potential buyers (and when we'd recommend leaving it the heck alone). We're also getting into store returns and how they're changing, because the ability to return decor items that don't turn out the way you hoped is a great safeguard... but did you know that some stores may be cracking down on that practice? Here's what we learned about the policing of returns that's going on behind the scenes, and what a DIYer can do...
2018-04-0237 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#89: A Year Without ShoppingCould you put your wallet on lockdown for 365 days? Sherry shared the story of a woman who did, including why she took on the challenge, the few exceptions she allowed to make it possible, and how it's inspiring us to adjust our spending... and maybe even try out a ban of our own. Plus, how much should you involve your kids in the design of their rooms? We share some tips and tactics for keeping everyone happy in the process, so the result is a room that they love (and that you also like to be in with them...
2018-03-1935 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#88: Whatever Happened To Privacy In The Bathroom?Doorless bathrooms? Toilets behind glass walls? Showers and tubs just sitting in the corner of the bedroom? These "open concept" bathroom trends seem to be showing up more often, and they're alarming to some and exciting to others. So this week we attempt to understand what sparked this growing trend, and we explain where we land on the bathroom privacy spectrum. Also, Sherry concocts a new date night idea for DIY enthusiasts and John recaps how a few months off of social media has affected him (for better and for worse). Plus, how our very own half-bathroom installation went...
2018-03-1238 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#87: Lessons From The Messiest Homes In AmericaIt's never fun to get a call saying that you have to tear down something that you just SPENT AN ENTIRE WEEKEND CONSTRUCTING, but that's exactly what happened with our beach house bunk beds. So this week we're sharing what went down behind the scenes, and what we did to get around it. Plus, we're talking to Matt Paxton who's one of the extreme cleaning experts from the A&E show Hoarders, and he sheds a ton of light on why people hoard, how you can help someone who does, and what tricks he has picked up for keeping...
2018-03-0537 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#85: What We Got Wrong In Our Beach House KitchenThis week John's fessing up to a design choice that he insisted we make in our beach house kitchen, but we now realize was - shall we say - misguided? Thankfully it's not too hard to undo, so we're explaining our change of heart, and what we're doing to fix it. There's also a polarizing design "trend" that we've been asked to weigh in on, so this week we're sharing our take and why we think it gets people so worked up (this trend literally can make people get rage-y). We're also sharing some secrets for recreating that super...
2018-02-1938 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#84: Things We Can't Agree On LatelyWe don't always see eye-to-eye on our projects and decorating decisions. In fact, we're stuck in the midst of some pretty "active" home arguments right now. So in honor of Valentine's Day, we're sharing everything we love about each other. Just kidding, that would be boring. We're walking you through three of our home-related disagreements and how we're planning to work through them - hopefully without too many hurt feelings (although Sherry's pretty heated about one of them already). We also cover a whole slew of updates, from the historic review board's verdict on our duplex roof proposal to...
2018-02-1237 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#83: The Loophole We Found In Our Duplex DelayWe've encountered a few frustrating setbacks with our beach duplex renovation, but thanks to a small technicality we were finally able to charge ahead and start demolition. Gotta love a loophole! So we're sharing our work-around, and the surprising thing that was discovered during demo. Plus, when it comes to buying things online without touching or seeing them in person first, we've become much more willing to go for it these days, so we're sharing our tips for minimizing your risk when shopping for home stuff online (including how to unlock even more reviews, and what items we haven't...
2018-02-0537 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#82: What It's Really Like To Live In A Tiny HouseIf you've ever had dreams (or maybe nightmares?) of living in a tiny house, you're not alone. Lots of people have lots of different feelings about them. So we called up a couple who have lived in an 188 square foot space for over two years, and we asked them all of your burning questions to find out the rosy (and not so rosy) parts of tiny house living. And it was FASCINATING. Plus, we've hit a big sentimental milestone at home, and Sherry's finally jumping on the bandwagon of a certain decorating trend. Be sure to...
2018-01-2936 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#81: ...And Then Our Pipes FrozeThe beach house has thrown us plenty of curveballs, but frozen pipes was not something we ever saw coming. This nailbiter had a (mostly) happy ending, except for one stupid move we made in the final moments. Plus, is expensive high-end paint really worth it, or are you better off sticking with the stuff at your local hardware store? The answer might surprise you. And find out how Sherry's battling back against the clutter of little accessories and why John's fighting off social media FOMO. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-81 for notes, links, and...
2018-01-2238 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#79: A Dateline-Worthy True Crime At The Beach House?!When a neighbor shared some historic documents about our 100 year old beach house, we were stunned to find a story from 1936 of jealousy and even murder. So this week we're sharing what we learned along with some other surprising facts about our old home's past. We're also helping a listener find some creative ways to maximize the storage she has AND uncover additional places to stash things ("I have too much storage space" said no one ever). Plus, we share a Christmas gift to help Sherry fight insomnia and a cheap accessory that's making John's special eyes even more...
2018-01-0831 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#77: Sherry Vs. The Bathtub, Beach House EditionThe beach house feels like it's coming together in fast motion these days. After over a year of working on it, we can't believe it finally has working appliances, a kitchen island, even a functioning kitchen sink! But taking the freshly plumbed clawfoot tub for a spin didn't exactly work out the way Sherry thought it would. We also dive into advice for mixing and matching wood tones in a room for a look that's collected, not chaotic. Plus the autopilot Christmas decoration we're both loving this year and the triumphant return of everybody's favorite segment (consider it our...
2017-12-1823 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#75: It's The Most Clutterful Time Of The YearAs much as we love the holidays, all the "stuff" that goes along with it (gifts, decor, things piling up on every surface) can get overwhelming. So this week we're sharing how we're approaching things differently in an effort to maintain the joy of the season. And one of the most common questions we get is "who do I figure out my style?" so we're spelling out exactly how we do that when we're feeling torn, which actually happens more than you might think. Plus, Sherry revisits a controversial opinion that she passionately shared last week and John declares...
2017-12-0436 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#70: The Craziness Behind Our Rachael Ray Show AppearanceOur week was sent into a tailspin when we got a last-minute invitation to appear on The Rachael Ray Show, and within 24 hours we were on a plane to New York so we could DIY in front of a live studio audience the very next morning. As you can imagine, we have some pretty hilarious stories from behind the scenes (it turns out Rachael Ray was NOT trying to hug Sherry) and the whole adventure was bookended by two other big beach house milestones: moving furniture in and spending our first night there! So we're sharing how that went...
2017-10-3036 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#69: The Upside To The End Of Fixer UpperThis week John is laying out why he thinks the end of HGTV's Fixer Upper might actually bring some good things, and Sherry's revealing the secret screw-up that almost ruined our beach house floors. Plus If you've ever dreamed about buying a second property or wading into the real estate investing waters, we're getting pro tips from real estate expert Dana Bull. She's breaking down a less risky way to buy your first rental, explaining why being a landlord isn't as scary as it sounds, and sharing tricks for renovating wisely. Be sure to check out...
2017-10-2335 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#68: There's No Shame In The Fake Plant GameThis week we're giving a listener whose house flooded after Hurricane Harvey some advice on finding the right people to help get her kitchen back together again after the storm. We also share why we're loving a new "smart" platform for buying and selling secondhand stuff. And we're sharing a series of recent faux plant scores that make us proud to be fake plant owners. Plus John's shares a free tool that's finally putting the kibosh on one of his worst habits. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-68 for notes, links, and photos from...
2017-10-1635 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#67: What We Regret About Our Previous Home RenosWhen we look back at how we updated our previous homes, there are more than a few design decisions we regret - so we're breaking down five things that we'd go back and do differently if we had a time machine. And ding-dong, the deck is gone! Yup, we ripped that monster off the house, and the yard's already feeling awesomely open - but checking this item off our to-do list has actually just added more to it (it's like the plot of 'If You Give A Mouse A Cookie'). We also check Sherry's Color of The Year predicting...
2017-10-0936 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#65: When Multi-Purpose Rooms Drive You Multi-Shades Of CrazyWe've probably all got dual purpose rooms like a mudroom-slash-laundry room, a breakfast-nook-slash-homework-spot, or the ol' guest-room-slash-office. So today we're sharing the key to making one space actually work in multiple ways - instead of feeling like it does one thing waaay better than the other. We also chat about a recent attic clutter revelation, and John shares a negotiation technique so covert you might not even know you're doing it. He also gets a tool he has daydreamed about for years and Sherry's love of all things woo-woo leads her to try some unusual accessories that claim to...
2017-09-2533 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#62: What The New Owners Changed In Our Old HousesWatching your former homes get altered by their new owners can be tough, and we witnessed some changes that bothered us more than we expected. This week we're sharing how we got over those feelings and how to find the silver lining in seeing someone undo your designs. We also took a long overdue step in making our current home's driveway more kid-friendly, Sherry gets sentenced to more time in "tooth jail," and our beach house has a brush with a true-crime saga. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from...
2017-08-2835 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#61: How To Conquer Paper Clutter (Once And For All!)When it comes to paper clutter around the house, the struggle is real. Where does it come from? Is it in the rabbit family, because HOW IS IT MULTIPLYING?! We get it. And this week we're sharing exactly how we keep it at bay (and exactly where we put everything, from receipts and school papers to bills, party invitations, and coupons). Also, a recent trip to tile at the beach house goes less than smoothly, but a bout of good karma saves the day. John also shares some psychology behind how to price your items on Craigslist, Sherry drops...
2017-08-2135 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#60: Game-Changing Organization Tips From The ProsWe've been on an organizing bender lately, so we called up pro organizers to the stars (yes, they've done Gwyneth Paltrow's pantry!) and Target's new home organizing experts: The Home Edit. Clea and Joanna explain how people are sabotaging their own organizing efforts, the right way to shop for baskets and bins, and how to not drive yourself crazy with labels. Also, Sherry shares two new (free!) sources of design inspiration that she has been devouring, John faces the facts about our online shopping habits, and we revisit if it's really free to use a buyer's agent when buying...
2017-08-1438 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#59: The Renovation Rollercoaster That Brought Sherry to TearsIt's been a busy few weeks on our beach house renovation and they've been... well... less than smooth, to say the least. So this week we're taking you through the saga of three setbacks that happened pretty much back to back (including a missed deadline, having no water line to our house, and a surprise medical complication). And although we're keeping it real about renovations not always being easy or straightforward, it all has a happy ending: we survived nearly 20 hours of tiling, and we share the handy gadget that made working in a house with no electricity possible...
2017-08-0736 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#57: The Home Design Choices That Drive Us CrazyDecorating is incredibly subjective, and everyone has design choices they LOVE and other things that make them feel… I don't know… twitchy? Sad? Hangry? So we're sharing what we're neurotic about avoiding in our own home: like a certain way of arranging furniture and a specific color combo. We're also detailing a range of places to find original art (in an awesomely broad range of prices) and we share a personal update about our beloved chihuahua. Plus, we're revealing our new secret weapon for typos, and - wait for it - the exciting conclusion to the "what computer bag will...
2017-07-2437 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#56: The Big Mistake We Made Selling Our House By OwnerWith another wave of decluttering washing over our house, we're looking back at our last yard sale and the strange trick we used to make it a fast-selling success (and the minor detail we overlooked that nearly turned it into a major disaster). We're also talking about how we sold both of our homes without a realtor, and what five things you should consider before you go the For Sale By Owner route yourself - including the HUGE misstep we made when putting our first home on the market. You'll also hear why we've given up on one area...
2017-07-1738 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#54: What We'd Change About Our $4000 Backyard WeddingBack in July of 2007, we couldn't imagine getting married any other way than exactly how we did: a small sweet wedding held in our very own backyard. But fast forward ten years and there are a few things we'd do differently in hindsight. So we're diving into those details, along with sharing the special way we rang in our 10th anniversary (some old habits never die). Plus we reveal what home purchase we're arguing about these days, and why I need an intervention when it comes to a certain accessory that I've been married to longer than Sherry.
2017-07-0338 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#53: The Curveball That Blew Our Beach House TimelineSherry has taken on a new side job that John's steering clear of, and - spoiler alert - it has already given her a good excuse to go shopping. Plus, we've missed our goal of being able to spend a night at the beach house by the start of summer, and it's all due to something we never could've anticipated (or prevented). We also find out which design trends most people are ready to be done with (shiplap? succulents? decorative poufs? *gasp!*) and you'll hear what annoying outdoor to-do list item I checked off my list for Father's Day...
2017-06-2636 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#51: Why We Want To Tear The Deck Off Our HouseIt may seem counterintuitive (don't most people want to add a deck?!), but ous is GIANT and it's just not pulling its weight anymore. So you can find out why we think tearing it down is the way to go - and what the heck we want to put in its place on this week's episode. We also talk with Manhattan Nest's Daniel Kanter about which design trends are getting tired - and why older homes shouldn't be approached in the same way as their newer counterparts. Plus John gets mushy over his favorite saw, Sherry considers the trip...
2017-06-0535 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#48: The Not-So-Peachy Parts Of Our Beach House RenovationMaking over our beach house isn't all rainbows and unicorns and pink siding. So this week we're diving into a few tasks that have been especially stressful - and we're sharing one thing we did to calm our nerves (and remind ourselves why we're doing all of this in the first place). We also get some pro tips from the Clean Mama herself for keeping a house more tidy and organized (including the best tools and tricks that she uses on her own home). Plus we're sharing the Instagram account that surprised John, the outdoor updates Sherry has been...
2017-05-1536 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#46: The New Home Habit That's Saving Us Nearly $1,000!We did it! We finally cut the cable cord (thanks in part to your suggestions) and now we're spilling how it all went down and, more importantly, how it'll save us tons of money this year! And yes, Sherry still has her beloved Bravo channel. We also learn some pretty eye-opening secrets about a few big HGTV stars and even get to talk to two new ones - from right here in Richmond! Plus, we share how we live without ceiling fans and how Sherry's nerding it up with her new favorite neckwear. Be sure to c...
2017-05-0137 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#45: Why We Got Rid Of Half The Toys In Our HouseWe had an "a-ha" moment while we were away on spring break, which led to a HUGE whole-house purge (including lots and lots of toys) and a ridiculously surprising reaction from our kids. So this week we talk about what inspired the change, and how it has shaped our outlook moving forward. We also share how we got so chummy with our neighbors - and how you can foster a more social atmosphere with yours. And we learn why paying attention to house staging tips might pay off, even if you have no plans to move. Plus Sherry finds...
2017-04-2437 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#44: Are Open Floor Plans Over?This week we're sounding off on an article that says open floor plans should be a thing of the past. We've been known to knock down walls and widen doorways to add a more expansive feeling and better flow in all three of our homes, but there are undeniable reasons why it may NOT always be the right call. So we're breaking down all the pros and cons of open concept living and pointing out when to avoid the urge to open up a floor plan - plus what to do if you're struggling with the one you've already...
2017-04-1037 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#43: A Surprise Birthday Adventure & YAY, COLOR!One of the hardest things to master at home is mixing color and pattern (which can look CRAZY or *yawn* if you go about it without much direction). So we turned to someone who's great at it for advice: Cassie from Hi Sugarplum. We loved hearing how she balances her bold aesthetic to create a high-impact house, and even how she knows when she has gone too far. Plus, we share how we made good on one of our New Year's resolutions and how we found ourselves celebrating Sherry's birthday in a way that super surprised one of us...
2017-04-0337 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#41: The Realities (And Not So Realities) Of Those TV MakeoversIn this week's episode we go behind the scenes of a home makeover show with Candis and Andy Meredith, who tell us how they got their HGTV show and what surprised them most about the process. Plus, they share their infectious affection for historic homes and give us their best tips for bringing old character to a house of any age. Sherry also talks about how she has been helping our neighbors stage their house to sell, I reveal how I managed to simplify one of our least favorite chores, and we both share how we recently saved hundreds...
2017-03-2037 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#40: Going On Vacation For "Research"This week we're sharing how a recent weekend getaway to a small cottage turned into a reconnaissance mission for our own vacation rental project. Plus, finding ceiling lights that look good together but aren't too matchy can be tough. We struggled with it ourselves until we learned to rely on one simple trick for keeping our home's light fixtures in check - without robbing them of all interest and personality. We're breaking that down this week, along with what pro decorators say guys should never have in their homes. We also herald a new painting tool that I'm obsessed w...
2017-03-1335 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#39: How To Make House Cleaning Suck A Little LessGuess what? Even pro house cleaners hate cleaning. So we asked YouTube cleaning guru Melissa Maker to share her secrets for making your cleaning chores faster, more effective, and all-around less painful. Plus, Sherry dives headfirst into the (often mispronounced) Danish concept of "hygge" and how it can make for a happier and cozier home. We also take a look at the wacky backstory to one of our favorite household products and an even wackier date night that had us laughing with (and at) our neighbors. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes...
2017-03-0636 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#38: How The Internet Changed & How Our Lives Changed With ItIn this special episode, we're talking about the unpredictable and sometimes dramatic ways that we've seen the internet change in the last decade. Has social media dethroned blogging? Has sponsored content made things worse? And what has made us more guarded about opening our lives up for public consumption? In this recording of our keynote talk from Altitude Summit, we tackle all of this and more, including why a Bachelorette turned to us for advice, what we regret about a major moment in our career, and what blog comment still brings Sherry to tears. Be sure...
2017-02-2736 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#37: To Brass... Or Not To Brass?In this episode we're talking about what women "should" and "shouldn't" have around the house (Sherry's guilty of at least one!) and we're diving deep into the question of metal finishes. Should they all match within a room? How about throughout the house? And is the brass trend over or here to stay? Plus, you guys call in with your very own random and hilarious house quirks, and we share the awesome and the cringe-worthy moments from our trip to Palm Springs. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from...
2017-02-2035 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#35: When Someone You Love Gives You Something You Don'tWhat should you do when a sentimental hand-me-down just doesn't fit in with the rest of your home? And if you try and try but just can't find a way to love it, do you keep it out of guilt and give it everlasting side eye or let it go and cry because you feel heartless? We're weighing in on that tough call most of us have to make. Also, another one of Sherry's house schemes quickly unravels and I get real about those online "find your style" quizzes. Plus, we give an underrated kitchen accessory a moment in...
2017-02-0634 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#33: In Pursuit Of Buying Less & Doing MoreWhat's it really like to downsize? We talk with House*Tweaking blogger Dana Miller about how moving to a smaller home (at a time they're family was expanding!) helped them achieve their financial and family goals, and why it's not always as easy as it may seem. Plus, our own pursuit to spend less money on things and more on experiences leads to a very strange morning together. Also, when should you buy vs. rent a new tool and Sherry's favorite quick trick for dents and scratches in wood furniture. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com...
2017-01-2337 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#32: The Stuff In Our House We Don't Show YouWhen a listener asked about the strange habits or odd things you might uncover in our house, we jumped at the chance to pull back the curtain and call each other out: from the unusual supply that John keeps in the office to the confounding items you might find sitting on our couch and in our kitchen drawers. Plus, a local realtor puts the kibosh on Sherry's fantasy bathroom renovation and John shares a popular home robot that sadly didn't live up to our expectations. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links...
2017-01-1633 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#27: Finding Focus When You Just Wanna Renovate All The ThingsThis week we talk about pacing yourself through your home renovations, so your eagerness to make changes doesn't get you in deeper than your budget, time, or ability allows. We also list a few places to start, and how to redirect yourself if you're pondering a project that might be better left for later. Plus, John shares one of his weirder DIY battle wounds to date (thanks to our new beach house) and Sherry talks about a few new twists on our holiday decor. We also share our favorite stocking stuffers for DIY or decor lovers, and marvel at...
2016-12-0536 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#26: Are You Sitting Down? We've Got Big News.We've got something pretty major that we couldn't wait to share with you on this week's podcast (Sherry almost can't contain herself). We're also chatting with designer Brian Patrick Flynn, the man behind several of HGTV's Dream Homes whose work has also graced the pages of Domino and Country Living. Plus, with holiday hosting around the corner, we're taking a look at what house guests really notice when they stay with you - and we're sharing our love for the world's newest and most unlikely powerhouse couple in the homemaking arena. Be sure to check out younghouselove...
2016-11-2834 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#25: Let's All Stop Freaking Out About Holiday DecoratingChristmas is around the corner, which means so is the fun (and the frenzied chaos) of the season. So this week we're sharing how we decorate our house for the holidays - and the seasons in general. Plus, Sherry takes on a surprising decorating client, John lets go of the pursuit for the perfect family dinner, and we share a seemingly small feature in our kitchen that's making a big impact. Also we talk about the invention of the broom. Prepare yourself to be riveted. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos f...
2016-11-2135 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#23: Mo House, Mo Problems?Coming at you from a hotel room in Baltimore, this week we answer three callers seeking home-related updates, from how things are holding up years later to whether it was a shock to move from a smaller ranch-style home to a larger two-story one. Sherry also celebrates *almost* predicting a 2017 color of the year, John gets emotional over another podcast, and we share why it's especially nerve-wracking to do DIY on camera. Oh, and in honor of Election Day, our quiz takes a surprisingly political turn. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links...
2016-11-0736 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#22: Project Paralysis Is A Real Thing, And We've Got It BadYou know when you just can't seem to find your momentum on a certain home task? Well, today we fess up to one that's had us stuck for months. We also get to talk to HGTV's Nicole Curtis about rehabbing old houses, working in a "man's world," and why she thinks it's hard (but important) to be an open book with her fans. John also spooks up a Halloween-inspired game, Sherry gleefully removes something from our new kitchen, and we drool over cake stands. Well, and cake. Mostly cake. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast...
2016-10-3135 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#21: How The Heck Do We DIY With Kids Around?How the heck does any home improvement get done with kiddos in the mix? We've been asked this question countless times (and have wondered it ourselves in more than a few moments of desperation). So today we're sharing four of our favorite tactics for juggling parenting and DIY duties, while fending off the frustration of feeling like nothing's getting done. John also fesses up to his HUGE screw up during our kitchen reno and Sherry takes a stab at a guys vs. girls Pinterest guessing game. Plus, we find a mutual appreciation for the place where hand crafts and...
2016-10-2435 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#20: White Walls: Overrated? Overdone? Or Still Totally Awesome?We've all seen the ubiquitous white wall trend, but do bloggers and designers just choose them because they look good in photos? In person do they feel bright & cheery or cold & stark? We talk to two bloggers - one who loves 'em and one who isn't sold - and we weigh in with our own pros & cons on the subject. We're also spilling the beans on a new outdoor project that we're taking on, Sherry braces herself for an uncomfortable "renovation" of her own, and we continue our quest to cut down unwanted mail. Be sure...
2016-10-1734 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#12: Five Rug Rules & Flipping Out With Jenni PulosIf your relationship with area rugs is best described as "it's complicated", well, this is the episode for you. We're sharing five simple rug rules to help you choose the right size, style, and figure out what to do in adjoining rooms. Plus we talk to Flipping Out's Jenni Pulos, who has survived years of stressful renovations and reality TV drama, all while helping Jeff Lewis keep his head on straight. She's full of great advice and she even busts a rhyme with Sherry. We also share what tool John's dying to add to his arsenal, what it's really...
2016-08-2235 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#10: Our New Shed Might Be Trying To Kill UsIn this episode, we share a trio of recent mishaps, from a yard project that went awry and an anniversary gift that got away from us to the random event that nearly broke Sherry's finger. We also tap the owner of a fabric and upholstery business to get the inside scoop on curtain mistakes to avoid, ways to save money, and what's trending in the textile world. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from this episode.
2016-08-0829 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#6: Oh Nothing, Just Talking To Tiffani ThiessenWe talk with Tiffani Thiessen about designing her kitchen, cooking for celebs on her show Dinner at Tiffani's, and serve up a Saved By The Bell inspired decorating quiz. We also dive into a big construction project that John's working on, share an embarrassing realtor blunder, and explain exactly how Nate Berkus has inspired Sherry in the bathroom. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from this episode.
2016-07-1126 min
Young House Love Has A Podcast#5: The Rug Mistake We Made For YearsDesigner and fellow ceramic animal enthusiast Jonathan Adler gives us a call and imparts his decorating wisdom, we share how a simple bed swap led to a major rug revelation, and John challenges Sherry to share her favorite curtain tips in under 60 seconds. Plus we talk about how a landscaping plan and the use of a certain social network is helping us upgrade our exterior. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from this episode.
2016-07-0426 min
St. Louis Realtor PodcastEp. 20 Sherry & John Petersik of Young House LoveBack in 2007, Sherry & John Petersik started a blog called YoungHouseLove to chronicle their lives as they fixed up their home. Fast forward to 2015 and they are now on their 3rd home, have 2 children, garnered 1.1 million Pinterest followers, 156 thousand Facebook fans, 111 thousand Instagram followers, created their own signature hardware line at Home Depot, and their 2012 book, Young House Love, made it on the New York Times Best Sellers List. While in Salt Lake City during their tour for their new book, Lovable Livable Home, John & Sherry kindly took the time to Skype into The Hermann London...
2015-09-3027 min