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 | 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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| By Sherry Petersik | January 22, 2009 | 180 Comments

How To Minimize & Live With Less

We’ve never felt such a yearning to live with less. See how we simplified our shower and our medicine cabinet without sacrificing an inch of happiness along the way!

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 21, 2009 | 40 Comments

Adding Glass Soap Dispensers To The Bathroom

We snagged two soap dispensers that are as eco-friendly as they are easy on the eyes. Check out how recycled glass and Restoration Hardware-esque looks (on a Target budget) can sleek up your bathroom in a snap.

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 20, 2009 | 30 Comments

How To Make A Scented Diffuser With Skewers & Soap

We whipped up another cheap and easy DIY project… and this time it’s a make-your-own reed diffuser to freshen and swankify any room. Best of all, it comes in under $5 and takes about five minutes to make.

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 19, 2009 | 32 Comments

A Townhouse Tour With Lots Of Great Storage

We’re dropping in on a cute couple’s townhouse to show you eons of space saving tips and tricks. Come on in!

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| By Sherry Petersik | January 15, 2009 | 30 Comments

A Cheerful Kids Room With Two Twin Beds

Our latest reader submitted room makeover is bright and happy- just as a kids room should be. Check out what some paint and a few accessories can do to a space. It’s almost unbelievable- and oh so affordable!

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