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 | 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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| By John Petersik | September 7, 2009 | 1,781 Comments

Fab Freebie: Doggone To Sleep

This week’s giveaway is going to the dogs, well, sleepy dogs (& cats!). Enter to win a stylish pet bed from AllModernPet.com through Wednesday, September 9th.

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| By John Petersik | August 31, 2009 | 1,393 Comments

Fab Freebie: Hi, My Name Is…

Wanna put your name all over these charming designs from Customized Stationary? Then stop by to enter your chance to win by Wednesday, September 2nd at 8pm EST.

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| By John Petersik | August 25, 2009 | 63 Comments

Our 15 Favorite Home & DIY Tools

You asked, we answered. Here’s a rundown of our favorite must-have tools to have on hand for any home improvement project.

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| By John Petersik | August 25, 2009 | 222 Comments

Ride With Us To Texas, Won’t You?

We documented our little (and by little, we mean 40-hour) road trip to Texas and have put together a little highlights reel for ya. Here’s what you missed while you were doing normal things like not sitting in a car for four full days.

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| By John Petersik | August 24, 2009 | 1,252 Comments

Fab Freebie: I’ll Drink To That

Enter here for you shot to win a set of four Mikasa crystal glassware sets. They’re mod, they’re stylish and they’re bound to make you look better just holing that drink at your next party.

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| By John Petersik | August 22, 2009 | 8 Comments

Another Reader Redesign Goes Glossy!

One of our readers’ kitchen makeovers found its way into a Better Homes & Garden special interest pub. Check out the details here!

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| By John Petersik | August 21, 2009 | 55 Comments

Another Whirlwind Weekend

What could top a two day trip to NYC and back? How about a six day trip through ten states in the Southeastern United States! Get a preview of what kinds of blog posts forty hours of driving has us getting ready to churn out.

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| By John Petersik | August 13, 2009 | 53 Comments

One Whirlwind Weekend

What were we thinking? 48 hours. Four states. Two Ikeas and more gas money than we’d like to count. Here’s a recap of our busy weekend and a preview of the posts you’ll get to see from it.

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| By John Petersik | August 11, 2009 | 126 Comments

5 More Ways To Save Money

We’ve lived on less for 3 months since my paycut, so we’re checking back in to share where we’ve saved and where we’ve, well, been less strict…

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