Posts By John Petersik

John Petersik is one half of the duo behind the award-winning home improvement and do-it-yourself design blog, Young House Love. Together, he and his wife Sherry have renovated seven homes, published two New York Times Bestselling books, and designed products sold in Target and Home Depot. They are currently enjoying their downsized home on Florida's Gulf Coast with their two kids and their dog, Penny.

| By John Petersik | June 3, 2009 | 31 Comments

Break Out The Vegemite

This Young House made it across the equator and popped up in not one, but two Australian publications recently. Here’s the love we’re getting from Down Under.

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| By John Petersik | May 25, 2009 | 689 Comments

Fab Freebie: Glow On

No wax. No smoke. No fire hazard. That’s what two people are gonna get with this week’s prize of flameless candles from Smart Candle. Enter to win here through Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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| By John Petersik | May 25, 2009 | 130 Comments

A House Hunting Story

On our three year anniversary of owning This Young House, we offer up a look back at how we found our house (or perhaps how it found us).

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| By John Petersik | May 18, 2009 | 832 Comments

Fab Freebie: Addicted To Silk

Pure silk + ancient ikat weaving techniques + fair trade practices = one awesome prize for one lucky winner. Enter to win a Home Addict wall hanging right here until May 20th.

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| By John Petersik | May 15, 2009 | 110 Comments

How To Save Money After A Pay Cut

An economic reality check hit us recently when my boss dropped the “pay cut” bomb on everyone in my office. Here’s how we’re planning to cut our spending by $400 per month.

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| By John Petersik | May 12, 2009 | 41 Comments

Checking On An HGTV Green Home

Between entering to win the 2009 HGTV Green Home, we popped by the location of last year’s house to see how the new owners were liking her prize. We were surprised.

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| By John Petersik | May 11, 2009 | 862 Comments

Fab Freebie: Not Too Shabby

Four handmade pillow styles. Four random winners. Yep, it’s another fabulous freebie and it’s coming to you from SaSea Boutique.

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| By John Petersik | May 7, 2009 | 43 Comments

Finding An Old Milk Cap In The Yard

You never know what you might find when you’re digging in your own front yard. For us, we uncovered a little piece of Richmond history.

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| By John Petersik | May 4, 2009 | 1,792 Comments

Fab Freebie: From Our House To Yours

Someone’s about to snag a collection of our favorite items from Z Gallerie. Enter here through Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 for your chance at $150 worth of Petersik-approved accessories.

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| By John Petersik | April 27, 2009 | 720 Comments

Fab Freebie: It’s A Cinch

A corset for a cushion? Sounds strange, but this oh-so-stylish solution to dressing up a pillow is this week’s giveaway courtesy of Fresh Leaf Designs.

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| By John Petersik | April 23, 2009 | 42 Comments

Porch Makeover Progress

Our big porch reveal is right around the corner and we’re giving you a sneak peek at some of the finer details…

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| By John Petersik | April 20, 2009 | 402 Comments

Fab Freebie: Collar Me Bad

Looking to turn your pooch into a rockstar? Enter to win one of three stylish, leather Dog Collars by FredFred courtesy of Jon Wye. Enter here through April 22nd, 2009.

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