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You Asked, We Answered: Part 1

As bloggers we answer plenty of questions (especially when they have to do with painting cabinets, upholstering headboards and hanging art). But we wanted to take some time out of this week’s blogiversary extravaganza to answer a different breed of question: the personal one. Taking a cue from some of our other favorite bloggers who opened themselves up to a little Q & A, we recently asked our readers on Facebook and Twitter to ask us anything, particularly things not about home improvement or the blog.

We ended up with some familiar queries (“will you two just have a baby already?” “have you been approached for a TV show?”) and some unexpected ones too (“do you ever swear?” “who is the messy one?”). Needless to say, they all kept us chattering away. So check out the video clip below for Part 1 of Getting To Know The Real Petersiks (there were so many questions we broke ’em up into two videos, the next of which we’ll share next week) or catch it here on YouTube:

Did one of our answers spawn a new question? Or did you think of something else entirely that you just gotta ask? Leave your query as a comment and we just might end up filming a third installment someday. After all, we’re Chatty Cathys when you get us going…

Psst- Check out part two of this video right here.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Hey K*OS,

      The name of the paint color behind us in the video is Sand White by Glidden. They’ve since discontinued it but if you ask the guys at the paint desk they should be able to look up the formula and whip up a batch for you. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

      p.s. so glad you guys are getting a kick out of our little blogiversary video!

    • YoungHouseLove says

      I bet Burger’s answer could loosely be translated as this: “My crazy parents are always painting or hammering something. But they take me on walks and give me treats so I’m happy. Oh and Mom feeds me more (just so you know Dad).”

      Ha!

      xo,
      s

  8. Lindsay says

    You guys remind me so much of my boyfriend and I! We recently bought our first house in VA and are just getting started on all our big renovations. First major project, build a garage ourselves, yikes! (which you can follow on our very own blog). Love you guys and love your blog…congrats on 2 whole years!

    p.s. Go Hokies! Haha, sorry John, it’s all in good fun!

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  12. Meredith says

    Okay, so I don’t always get to watch the videos because I’m often checking the blog at work on my lunch break. BUT, I think I’m gonna have to start, because when it comes to the videos, you guys are hilarious in a totally different way than when it comes to just the blog posts! You guys both have great comedic timing, which is kinda hard to get to come across on a blog sometimes! Not that your blog isn’t funny…just that the videos are a hilarious treat too!

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  13. Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says

    You guys are so cute and funny, I love the video! A couple more questions for you…What do you guys do for fun other than home projects? You’ve shared some of your fun road-trip weekends, but what do you do on an average weeknight or on a lazy weekend? And do you ever watch tv/what do you watch? You crazy kids always seem so busy, do you ever just zone out in front of the tv?

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  14. Jeannine @ Small & Chic says

    Totally charming, guys. Thanks for sharing!

    I would think that Richmond is a large enough town that you would have a relatively good sense of privacy. If you ever want your movement tracked, move on over to Charlottesville. We pretend to be cool and laid back, but the second Boyd Tinsley walks into Mudhouse, we all turn a little stalkerish.

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  18. Hayley says

    Hilarious video. Love that you guys aren’t afraid to be yourselves on film!

    My question… How do you chose the paint colors in each room. We just bought our first home and I have such a hard time picking a color with the right tone and not too dark/light, especially a neutral color. How do you get it right? Our master room has four patches of color that just don’t seem right, and I don’t know what to do!

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  21. Steph says

    I’m half way through (iPhone YouTube crashed) & I keep thinking ‘really, someone asked THAT?!’ yet I’m going to watch it to the end because I’m utterly fascinated. You guys look so happy, it’s really brightening my day to watch this!

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  22. Chloe says

    Such a cute video! I was so glad to hear you get spotted in Target because that means I’m not the only one on the lookout whenever I hit up Target in Richmond!

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  25. Meredith K A says

    Just gotta say, this is my fav video so far. Really cute!

    Also, I totally agree about the arguing. You only really fight with the people you love. And the mutual frustration but not with each other situation you described was so exactly my experience, and I’m sure most other couples too!

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  26. AlysonO says

    Okay, you guys are so adorable – Sherry, you totally remind me of Rachel McAdams! My husband and I are newlyweds that just bought a fixer-upper of our own, and the name of our street is Richmond, so I feel like we’re kindred spirits lol! Thanks for the constant inspiration on the blog, I’m a total addict!

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  27. Sara B says

    Thanks for the video guys, it was great to learn more about you. My follow up is: Is it every weird that so many people you don’t know know so much about you?
    I have a couple of blogs I follow, and after a long time reading blogs (esp ones that are less house centric, and more person centric) I almost feel like I am friends with the person. Then again, maybe thats because I work from home, and my daily blog updates have replaced catching up with co-workers. Do you guys have blogs that you regularly follow?

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  29. Renee says

    If you ever do get a show, PLEASE have the opening sequence include the part where Sherry is going “bleepidy, bleepidy, bleep!!!” HILARIOUS!!!! That alone would draw viewers :)

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  30. NikKidd says

    So cute! Agree with Meredith – your videos are definitely funny in a different way than your blog – and very entertaining!

    To add to the questions (in case these haven’t been asked already in your second portion of the video):
    1. Is there any one item in your house that you two really don’t agree on? i.e. is there one item that if you had your “druthers” would be given away/redone/pitched but the other one really loves?
    2. If you didn’t have Burger/had never had Burger, what type of dog would you think would be your ideal dog?
    3. If you could move anywhere in the country other than where you live now, where would you go?

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  31. Jacci says

    I love you guys. (Love like “like a lot” not like “I’m in love with you guys”).

    Good call on passing by the Sweaty John Show, btw. I was highly entertained watching your theatrical interpretation of the idea, though :)I’m showing this one to Sam!

    XO,
    Jacci

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  32. Gail says

    Great video. I sympathize with the “When are you guys going to have a baby already?” question. We were married five years before we did, and of course we only had to hear it from family and friends, not half our fan base. :) In retrospect I see it as a compliment, just like it’s a compliment to you. People like you and want to see you with a little you. I say kudos for taking your time, until you feel it’s time.

    Love Burger’s input–hilarious.

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  38. Abby says

    Y’all are SO cute. (I’m sure John loves hearing that.)

    On to more important things. I bought 5 new frames for my living room that need to be hanged in a row (3 vertical, 2 horizontal), but I don’t want to do it. You have the skills. I see those purty ones behind you. So. Can you come do it for me? (I’ve done it before – with 3 in my bedroom – but good GAWD it sucketh.)

    And a questions. Do you guys always agree on paint colors? That’s a big hangup here. (I want a green kitchen! My husband hates green! Ack.)

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  41. Tracy says

    I <3 you guys, really. You brighten my day with your positivity and your cuteness. You both are A-DOR-ABLE!!!

    Thanks for all that you do! :-)

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  43. misty says

    love the video! thanks for the smiles!

    I like NikKidd’s first question above.
    1. Is there any one item in your house that you two really don’t agree on?
    and also do you ever disagree on projects?

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  44. LauraC says

    Thanks for the fun video!!! Nice morning treat . . . as a side note, you just keep on ignoring all those blathering about when will you have kids. Sheesh, I don’t understand why complete strangers say that. You have them when you are ready to – no rush at all! (and it’s none of our business anyway)

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  45. Jennifer says

    Thanks for the video! I’ve been looking forward to it. I did come up with another question: When people see your house for the first time after having seen it online, what do they say? Does it look the same as in the pictures?

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  49. Wendy says

    Just confirmation that you guys really are as cute and funny as you seem! Sherry, love your hair up and if my face was that pretty, I wouldn’t want my hair to cover it either.

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  50. christi says

    that was hilarious! you two are so animated … it’s great! my favorite part is burger at the end! oh and i’m a pony tail girl too … why do pony tail girls always get asked “why do you always wear your hair in a ponytail?!”

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