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 | October 1, 2008 | 11 Comments

Adding Formal Blue Curtain And Bamboo Blinds

Watch what happened when Megan was inspired to hang some bamboo blinds (among other things) in her new front room. The transformation is out of this world.

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 30, 2008 | 10 Comments

A Homemade Hostess Gift Idea

Check out what happens when inspiration comes full circle. Turning a one-time-only wedding idea into a regularly used hostess gift is the name of the game.

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 26, 2008 | 17 Comments

5 Annoying House Issues & How We Solved Them

We’re giving you a behind the scenes look at all the design flaws in our home (everybody’s got ’em) and showing you how we conquered even the stickiest of challenges.

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 25, 2008 | 9 Comments

A Little Blogiversary Press

Smack dab in the middle of our blogiversary celebration The Washington Post featured us in their home section. We couldn’t be more trilled about the shout out. Happy blogiversary to us!

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 24, 2008 | 8 Comments

Goal Tending

We’re laying out ten solid goals for This Young House’s second year. That’s just 366 days to get ‘er done (thanks for the bonus day, leap year!). Fingers crossed…

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 23, 2008 | 10 Comments

Do The Math

We took the time to count the how manys and how oftens in our blogging existence and share ’em with the world. Wanna know the scoop? Take a number.

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 20, 2008 | 7 Comments

Building A Custom Mantle Top With Wood Molding

When Jacky wrote to us about her fireplace overhaul, we couldn’t wait to share her handiwork. Fab!

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 19, 2008 | 12 Comments

Making A Cozy Hearthroom With Chairs By The Fire

Check out this reader redesign where more than just the color of the walls changed- the entire purpose of the room was altered!

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 18, 2008 | 16 Comments

20 Ways To Be Greener At Home & Save Money

Check out twenty easy & eco-friendly ideas to implement for some major Mother Earth points (and good karma to boot).

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 15, 2008 | 34 Comments

How To Make A Personal And Customized Wedding Gift

When two of our favorite people met and fell in love, we couldn’t wait for their big day. So we put our heads together to come up with a personal & memorable wedding gift fitting of our fabulous friends (and soon to be family!).

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 11, 2008 | 14 Comments

How To DIY A Slate Path To Your Front Door

We’re finally ready to reveal our finished front walkway, so take a walk down memory lane with us and enjoy our exciting end result.

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| By Sherry Petersik | September 11, 2008 | 7 Comments

A Quick Mini Makeover In Philly

We didn’t just stop at redecorating John’s sister Carrie’s living area in her new Philly apartment. We also pulled a cheap mini-makeover in her stark white bathroom in seconds flat.

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