Posts by Sherry Petersik

Sherry Petersik is one half of the duo behind the award-winning home improvement and do-it-yourself design blog, Young House Love. Together, she and her husband John 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 Sherry Petersik | February 4, 2009 | 53 Comments

A Formal Blue And Tan Living Room Makeover

Janis made over her living room with the help of one of our mood boards. And the result is nothing short of a miracle. Check out the amazing makeover and tell us what you think!

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| By Sherry Petersik | February 3, 2009 | 13 Comments

9 Valentine’s Day Ideas & Activities

We put our heads together to brainstorm a slew of fun V-day ideas. Happy smooch day everyone!

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| By Sherry Petersik | February 2, 2009 | 77 Comments

11 Easy Ways To Repurpose Things Around The House

There’s no end to the items that you can reuse when it comes to creating less waste. We thought up some easy (and free) repurposing projects that take next to no time.

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 31, 2009 | 9 Comments

Adding Built-in Wardrobes With Curtains To Either Side Of The Bed

Molly made over her bedroom in a major way (and on a minor budget). Check out her fabulous transformation and learn how to score some extra closet space for yourself!

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 30, 2009 | 399 Comments

How To Paint A Brick Fireplace

We whipped up an easy fireplace painting tutorial to show just how easy a mantel makeover really is. Happy painting…

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 29, 2009 | 33 Comments

A DIY Headboard Made With Molding

All I can say is swoon. Alyssa and her handy hubby whipped up a fabulous and free (!) headboard that rivals one from Restoration Hardware. Amazing…

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 28, 2009 | 20 Comments

Tales Of A Traveling Table

After we snagged a new ottoman for the bedroom our old DIY pedestal table had nowhere to go. For about a second. Then we found the perfect new home for him in our den.

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 27, 2009 | 35 Comments

Using A Nailhead Ottoman As A Side Table In The Bedroom

We got something new for our master bedroom and we couldn’t be more enamored with it.

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 27, 2009 | 97 Comments

Touring A Dreamy House That Was In Domino Magazine

We’re up to our house crashing mischief again, and this time we dropped in on a home that was featured in Domino magazine last summer. Needless to say it’s utterly amazing! Come on in and enjoy the tour.

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 26, 2009 | 122 Comments

Two Ways To Store Jewelry

The other day I got to thinking about how you guys store your jewelry. I’ll show you mine, but you have to tell me all about yours!

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 23, 2009 | 20 Comments

How To Frame Magazine Pages For Instant Art

We whipped up a free little piece of art for our desk that doubles as daily inspiration. See how we did it for zero dollars with things we already had around the house.

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 22, 2009 | 14 Comments

Using Yard Sale Finds For A Cheap Makeover

We couldn’t wait to share Rhoda’s dramatic guest bedroom makeover with you guys. Completed for under five hundred dollars, Rhoda trolled yard sales and sale racks to create an affordable glam little haven for her guests.

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