Email Answers
Office Progress(?): Art Indecision
We were at an art standstill when it came to our office’s biggest, blankest wall. Check out how we finally found inspiration… and agreement!
Ask John: Tool Tricks?
Q: Hello Youngsters. As I read about all the projects you tackle around your house, I find myself wondering whether you have a gigantic toolbox, or if in fact there are just a small handful of tools that you use on a regular basis. Do you have a few essentials you’d recommend to any DIYer? Are there [...]
Email Answer: Space Planning 101
Q: I need help with space planning! Just your tip in the comment section of Ania’s design dilemma to “let the room breathe” made me realize that I’m so guilty of filling ever available inch of wall space. I need to edit some rooms! I’d love to get a post on space planning and room [...]
Email Answer: Cord Control?
Q: Since I’m an avid reader/adorer of all things YHL, I’ve seen pretty much all the pictures of your home that you’ve managed to cram into the blog. And every time I see these pics, I swoon over how organized and neat your house is- so very unlike my own. One thing in particular annoys [...]
Email Answer: Cabinet Conundrum?
Q: I love your blog and would love some advice. We’re saving up for a full kitchen remodel, but want to make the best of it in the meantime. Our current kitchen cabinets are “builder standard” and there are about 18 inches between the top of the cabinets and the ceiling. At some point we’d [...]

















