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Young House Love » Archives for August 2008

Archives for August 2008

| By Sherry Petersik | August 28, 2008 | 6 Comments

A Quick Kitchen Update With Framed Art

Check out this amazing kitchen mini-makeover from one of our readers all the way in England. It’s amazing what a few frames and some homemade art can do for a blank kitchen wall.

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Filed Under: Reader Redesigns

| By Sherry Petersik | August 27, 2008 | 10 Comments

Our Old NYC Apartments From Our Early Twenties

We’re going back, waaaay back, to bring you some pictures of our old NYC apartments (chock full of some crafty and cheap ideas for small spaces). And don’t miss the accompanying video tours too.

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Filed Under: Random

| By John Petersik | August 26, 2008 | 7 Comments

What A Catch

Our life of designing spaces together started very humbly when John wooed Sherry while living on this futon in the corner of a living room.

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Filed Under: Random

| By Sherry Petersik | August 25, 2008 | 22 Comments

Save Vacation Memories: Send Yourself A Postcard!

Check out a sweet and super simple idea that can help you remember every fun and fabulous vacation detail that you’d ordinarily forget a year later. Enter “Project Postcard” stage left.

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Filed Under: Crafting & Art, Love & Marriage

| By Sherry Petersik | August 25, 2008 | 6 Comments

A Modern Studio Tour At Marvin Lang In Richmond

Check out the insanely cool studio that we crashed with industrial details and a modern edge. From the reclaimed wood shelving to the original concrete floors, this space is a must see.

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Filed Under: House Crashing

| By Sherry Petersik | August 22, 2008 | 213 Comments

How To Paint A Concrete Floor

Check out this easy five step process to paint any floor with ease. Honestly, it’s no sweat.

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Filed Under: Favorites, Home Improvement, Our First House, Painting

| By Sherry Petersik | August 19, 2008 | 11 Comments

How To Add Small Cardstock Tags To Bathroom Storage Baskets

Check out this closet organization idea that’s fun and free!

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Organizing, & Eco, Our First House

| By John Petersik | August 19, 2008 | 32 Comments

A Foursquare House Tour In Richmond VA

Take a tour of a completely renovated home that went from drifters and addicts to designer style and eclectic attitude. A must see transformation.

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Filed Under: House Crashing

| By Sherry Petersik | August 18, 2008 | 82 Comments

Why You Should Switch To An Extra Long Shower Curtain

Here’s another easy bathroom update- an extra long shower curtain can swankify the whole room. Adding height and drama has never been easier.

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Filed Under: Decorating, Our First House

| By Sherry Petersik | August 14, 2008 | 69 Comments

11 Ways To Cut Down On Toxic Chemicals In Your Home

Eeks! There are lots of chemicals in the air in your home, but there are quick and easy things you can do to keep your house safer for you, your children and your pets.

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Organizing, & Eco

| By Sherry Petersik | August 13, 2008 | 160 Comments

Painting Outdoor Chairs For An Easy Update

Check out this fast and fabulous chair makeover for under $12 and about 10 minutes of work. Gotta love bond-to-anything-spray-at-any-angle spray paint.

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Filed Under: Our First House, Outside, Painting

| By Sherry Petersik | August 12, 2008 | 6 Comments

Brightening A Dark Room With Paint And A Beachy Color Palette

Check out this cheap family room makeover. It’s pretty hard to believe that everything cost less than $250! Pick up some tricks that you can use in your home!

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Filed Under: Reader Redesigns

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