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 | October 26, 2009 | 2,458 Comments

Fab Freebie: I Touch My Surface

Want an iPod Touch? Get one here courtesy of DuPont and their new countertop-pickin’ app: mySurface. Enter through Wed, Oct 28, 2009.

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| By John Petersik | October 19, 2009 | 1,899 Comments

Fab Freebie: Crib Your Enthusiasm

Our nephew is coming this week, so we’re doing a baby-themed giveaway from LaJobi Industries – an eco-friendly crib and mattress combo worth over $300!

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| By John Petersik | October 12, 2009 | 452 Comments

Fab Freebie: Skulloween

We unearthed a Halloween giveaway for you courtesy of Skull-A-Day and Cardboard Safari. Score your skullerific prize pack here through Wednesday, Oct 14th.

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| By John Petersik | September 30, 2009 | 90 Comments

You Asked, We Answered: Part 2

We’re back to answer more random personal questions in a Part 2 video. From what chores we don’t trust each other to do, to how we fit workouts in (one of us doesn’t) we’re back to tell all.

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| By John Petersik | September 28, 2009 | 1,048 Comments

Fab Freebie: I’ll Stop The World & Felt With You

Eleni Creative makes incredible, custom mobiles and stuffed animals out of felt. And this week they’re making one lucky person a winner. Enter to win here through Sept 30th, 2009.

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| By John Petersik | September 25, 2009 | 59 Comments

1000 Comments Later

We combed through over 1000 survey responses and were blown away by everyone’s dedication. Thanks so much for taking the time to tell us what you love and how you live. Here’s what we learned.

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| By John Petersik | September 22, 2009 | 1,093 Comments

Enough About Us. Take Our Poll!

We want to know all about you. Who you are, why you read, and how you think we can amp up Young House Love in year three. Do tell!

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| By John Petersik | September 22, 2009 | 144 Comments

You Asked, We Answered: Part 1

Have we been approached for a TV show? Who’s the messy one? Watch our first installment of Blogiversary Q&A to learn more about the behind-the-scenes John and Sherry.

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| By John Petersik | September 21, 2009 | 7,015 Comments

Fab Freebie: All Time Lowe’s

It’s our blogiversary. So we’re giving away a $500 Lowe’s gift card. ‘Nuff said. Enter here through Thursday, September 24th.

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| By John Petersik | September 17, 2009 | 48 Comments

Richmond Virginia’s Better Housing Coalition

We’ve supported the Better Housing Coalition in the past, but it wasn’t until touring their handiwork recently that we truly understand how much good they were doing in Richmond.

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| By John Petersik | September 14, 2009 | 968 Comments

Fab Freebie: Color Combo

Valspar is dishing up some free paint this week, as well as a resource for couples who are combining their styles into one household. Entries accepted through Sept 16th.

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| By John Petersik | September 11, 2009 | 69 Comments

Getting Your house Ready For An Emergency

Are we prepared for an emergency? Check out where we stacked up when it comes to having emergency supplies around our house and learn how you can create an emergency stash of your own.

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