DIY
Ep. 54: 2018 Trend Watch, Predictions, and Let's Be Honest--Harsh Judgments
We start this episode with a small recap of our time in Seattle visiting the HGTV dream home (read more about that here) and then describe where and what our dream homes would be! They might surprise you! via Then we dive into a new segment, that we eventually decide to call "Cabin Log" (although Cabin of […]
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January 15, 2018
DIY
10 Free (or nearly free) Things You Can Do To Refresh Your Home Right Now.
It's a new year and, if you're like me, as soon as all the holiday decor comes down and gets put away you feel an itch to clean, organize and refresh every inch of your house! But in my own rush to redo, I've learned it doesn't have to cost a dime! Here are 10 […]
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January 9, 2018
DIY
12 Projects We Knocked Out in 2017
1. The Guest Room. We finished our guest room first thing this year--and I love that we have been able to host so many guests this year. Whether for weeks at a time, or an overnight--it's been nice to send our family and friends to their own space where it's quiet. While I love this […]
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December 29, 2017
DIY
Painting Over Red
This post is sponsored by HANDy Paint Products. A few years ago, right before Christmas, I convinced my parents to buy the home right next to ours. It's honestly been a dream! We love having them so close, they love to be near their granddaughters and frequently, we love to show our appreciation for all […]
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December 19, 2017
DIY
Ep 52: How To Get a Free Roof, Plus Our 2017 Project Report Card
Last time the ceiling in our basement was coming down, this time it's the entire roof! Well, kinda. We're starting off this episode with some cool things we've learned about insurance companies, roofing companies and how the stars can align to get you a new roof. Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Happening This Week: Getting […]
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December 18, 2017
DIY
7 Christmas Storage Hacks + Video!
This post is sponsored by Lowe's. A few weeks ago, we had the fun opportunity to shop Lowe's Christmas decor (it's almost all 50% off now!) to put together a tree and decorations (that we later were able to donate to a family in need) for a Christmas Storage Hacks video using items you can […]
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December 11, 2017
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Christmas Around Our Home
I love this time of year, but to be honest, sometimes it makes me feel claustrophobic in my own home. To the point where on December 26th I'm ready to take the decorations down--and I do! It's not too merry of me. I was sure there was another way. This year, I really focused on […]
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December 6, 2017
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Decorating the Cabin's Front Door for the Holidays
This post is sponsored by World Market We have quite a few activities planned up at our A-frame cabin in the coming month for the holidays and while I'm still definitely aiming toward an essential minimalist decorating approach (catch more about that here) for this home, I thought a little bit of holiday decor would […]
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December 4, 2017
DIY
CLJ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts for Kids!
1. A well-built tandem sled with waterproof cushions, because they just don't make them like they used to. $249 2. Plus-Plus bricks that will keep their tiny hands busy building for hours (I know first hand). $19 3. MiP, the toy robot, who has an inquisitive and responsive personality, navigates his surroundings, follow hand […]
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November 26, 2017
DIY
Ep 50: Designing a Home For Airbnb Vs. To Live In & Which Minimalist Are You?
via Though we've talked about our new dog, Willow, on the blog, we share a few thoughts and details about her to start of this episode. We share some comments and messages we received from her previous family, and some stories about rehoming a dog. She's seriously such a sweet dog and was definitely made […]
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November 20, 2017
DIY
How to Pick the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home + Our favorites!
This is a post about light bulbs, but I hope the topic won't turn you off because I've learned that lighting has as much impact on a room as paint color or flooring or finishes! Light bulbs have completely changed over the past decade and I'm a firm believer that they can (and will) absolutely […]
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November 15, 2017
DIY
CLJ Gift Guide: 17 Hilarious White Elephant Gifts Under $15!
We're starting our gift guides a little early this year because white elephant parties (occasionally grouped together with ugly sweater parties) are already popping up on our calendar and I couldn't bear the thought of our readers being without the gift under their arm. Here's the thing about white elephant gifts--they kind of need to be funny. […]
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November 13, 2017
DIY
We Bought a Cabin!
After 1 year and 3 months of searching, and a few close calls along the way, we finally found the cabin of our dreams and were fortunate enough to close on it this week. It's a beautiful A-frame in the Palisades of Idaho, nestled in the trees overlooking the reservoir and mountains--pinch me! Our hearts […]
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November 8, 2017
DIY
DIY Hi, Pumpkin Doormat + Our Thanksgiving Front Porch
This post is sponsored by World Market Happy November! I'm excited to share with you our simple fall front porch that I easily transitioned from Halloween to Thanksgiving with a couple budget-friendly finds from World Market. Pumpkins are the perfect seasonal decor from late September through November, so I knew going with that theme would […]
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November 1, 2017
DIY
What's Our House Worth 4 Years Later?
We recently passed the 4 year mark of living in our home and we have renovated almost every space in our house (see all the before and afters in one place, here). This winter, we have plans to finally renovate the master bath and give our own bedroom the same attention the other rooms have received. […]
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October 24, 2017
DIY
Vote in Domino's Design Blog Awards!
Monday, we got word that we had not only been nominated for Best Home Renovation blog, but we were semi-finalists! Thanks to so many of you (who are you? we love you!) for nominating us for Domino's Design Blog Awards. We feel so honored that you consider us among the best. And now to be […]
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October 19, 2017
DIY
An Easy Side Entrance Makeover
This post is sponsored by HANDy Paint Products. While the entire side yard just went through a major transformation, there was one small area that still needed a makeover desperately before we deemed this part of the yard complete. The entrance into the garage has always looked rough since we moved in, but it only […]
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October 16, 2017
DIY
Preparing Your Furnace and Home For the Winter Cold
This post is sponsored by Ruud Heating, Cooling & Water Heating. We’ve partnered with them to share our process of making our home more comfortable and energy efficient. With the upcoming winter, if you’re looking at new HVAC equipment, we encourage you to find a Ruud-approved contractor and request that this outstanding equipment be installed in your home. When […]
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October 5, 2017
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Our Backyard Playground Part II: The Reveal and Budget Breakdown!
Today I'm excited to share with you our backyard reveal and spill all the numbers about how much it cost since so many of you requested that info. If you missed part 1, where we talk all about our plans, demo and installing the trampoline and play set, as well as a big map of […]
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October 3, 2017
DIY
Ten Things We Use WD-40 For (Besides that Squeaky Door)
This post is sponsored by WD-40 Company. Our favorite $4 miracle can. When we were first approached by WD-40 about doing a post with them, it seemed like a natural fit. Not because we always have a can handy for those door hinges that won't stop squeaking, or for conditioning our tools that get quite […]
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September 18, 2017
