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 with… and it turns out Sherry’s really bad at something that most people can do without even trying. You can download this
#39 Transcript: How to Make House Cleaning Suck A Little Less
Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by for the transcript of Episode 39. If you’d rather listen to this episode than read 8,000 words, you can click the player below or learn how to get them on your phone (for free) here. Transcript [intro music begins] John: I’m John. Sherry: And I’m Sherry. John: We like home stuff. Sherry: We like talking. John: And we like the occasional game show sounded effect. So welcome to Young House Love Has A Podcast. Where we have deep and not-so-deep conversations about DIY, design, and life at home. Sherry: Today we’re talking with housecleaning pro Melissa Maker about how to make spring cleaning faster, easier, and more fun. We’re also
#39: How To Make House Cleaning Suck A Little Less
Guess 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. You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio – or listen to it below! Then use this page to check out any links, notes, or photos that we referenced. Note: If you’re
#38: How The Internet Changed & How Our Lives Changed With It
In 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. You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio – or listen to it below! Then use this page to check out any links,
#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. You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio – or listen to it below! Then use this page to check out any links, notes, or photos that we referenced. Note: If you’re reading in a
#36: A BIG Beach House Update & Reflecting On Rejection
In this long overdue update on our beach house renovation, you’ll hear how we’ve got some walls going up and many others coming down – and why we’ve changed our mind on the floor plan (again!). We also revisit our bathroom reno for a sec (which is still percolating). Plus, we talk with Oh Joy’s eponymous founder, Joy Cho, about turning a blog into a lifestyle brand – and pushing through the many rejections along the way. We’re also talking about a simple upgrade that has streamlined our hall bathroom and an even simpler sticky fix that has solved a cord nuisance in our house. Oh, and Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! You can download this
#35: When Someone You Love Gives You Something You Don’t
On this week’s episode, we’re talking about what you should 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 also sharing one of Sherry’s house schemes that quickly unraveled, and I get real about those online “find your style” quizzes. Plus, we give an underrated kitchen accessory a moment in the spotlight, we find out what your home state smells like, and a famous “neighbor” drops us a line. You can
#34: And Just Like That, The Beach House Threw Us A Bone
On this week’s podcast, we’re counting down our five favorite tricks for adding flow to any space so it feels larger and less cramped. We’re also divulging a big financial plus for buying a beach house in such bad condition (it’s saving us thousands!). Plus we’re exploring what organizational items annoy professional organizers, and what they recommend instead. We also got some great tips from a listener who finally conquered her giant laundry pile. Oh, and John revealed some mildly creepy Facebook stalking that turned him into a self-proclaimed hero. You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio – or listen to it below! Then use this page to check out any links, notes, or photos that we
#33: In Pursuit Of Buying Less & Doing More
On this week’s podcast, we hear what it’s really like to downsize thanks to Dana and Steve Miller from the blog House*Tweaking, who moved to a smaller home – while their family was getting bigger, no less! – and opened up about how it helped them achieve their financial and family goals (but isn’t always all roses). We also share a very strange morning we spent together, along with debating when you should buy a tool versus renting one. Plus Sherry shares her favorite quick trick for dents & scratches in wood furniture. You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio – or listen to it below! Then use this page to check out any links, notes, or photos that we referenced. Note: If you’re
#33 Transcript: In Pursuit Of Doing More & Buying Less
Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by for the transcript of Episode 33. If you’d rather listen to this episode than read 8,000 words, you can click the player below or learn how to get them on your phone (for free) here. Transcript [intro music begins] John: I’m John. Sherry: And I’m Sherry. John: We like home stuff. Sherry: We like talking. John: And we like the occasional game show sounded effect. So welcome to Young House Love Has A Podcast. Where we have deep and not-so-deep conversations about DIY, design, and life at home. Sherry: Today blogger Dana Miller talks to us about the realities behind deciding to downsize. Plus we break down whether to rent
#32 Transcript: The Stuff In Our House We Don’t Show You
Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by for the transcript of Episode 32. If you’d rather listen to this episode than read 8,000 words, you can click the player below or learn how to get them on your phone (for free) here. Transcript [intro music begins] John: I’m John. Sherry: And I’m Sherry. John: We like home stuff. Sherry: We like talking. John: And we like the occasional game show sound effect. So welcome to Young House Love Has A Podcast. Where we have deep and not-so-deep conversations about DIY, design, and life at home. Sherry: Today we’re sharing how a local realtor reined in one of my harebrained renovation ideas. We divulge each other’s weirdest
#32: The Stuff In Our House We Don’t Show You
It’s official: Episode #32 of Young House Love Has A Podcast is officially here, and these are the official show notes. On this week’s episode a listener asked about the strange habits or odd things you might uncover in our house, and 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. You can download this (very official) episode from iTunes, Google