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#103: Regrets From Our Beach House Reno Jul 16, 2018

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It turns out that restoring a vintage stove isn't all cupcakes & rainbows, so this week we're revealing some of the quirks that you can't see from a pretty picture. We're also spilling the beans on several mistakes, regrets, and missed opportunities from our beach house renovation. What tile choice did we screw up? Where did we go wrong on the exterior? And how are we going to correct things moving forward? Plus, why we're spending a chunk of money to make our house smell better.

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#102: Are Islands Ruining America's Kitchens? Jul 09, 2018

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Islands are a staple of most modern kitchens, but this week we explore why not everyone is a fan (including what we realized is a negative about the island situation in our own kitchen). Plus, we've tiled our fair share of backsplashes, but our recent project at the beach house kitchen taught us an important lesson about preparation, patience, and imperfection. John's also sharing a new technique for helping you pick the perfect paint color, Sherry finds a new favorite beach accessory, and, well… Chad!!!

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#101: Should We Paint Our Brick House White? Jun 25, 2018

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Our urge to paint the exterior of our brick house white has been growing lately, but there are still some concerns holding us back. So today we're diving into the pros & cons that we've been tossing around (for years now!) as well as some new stuff we've learned - plus we're asking for your opinion on what you'd do if it was your house. We're also sharing why Sherry has ditched veganism and how our television provider suddenly ditched us... requiring us to reconsider our cable cutting set-up. Don't worry, in the end we actually figured out how to save more money!

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#100: So We Had To Quarantine The House… Jun 18, 2018

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Nothing like an infestation to drive you from your home for a few days, am I right? We're sharing the whole itch-inducing story, including why we had to leave, and what we did to resolve the issue (for significantly less trouble than we originally thought). Plus, we vent some strong feelings about front doors and share an idea that we stole from a luxury hotel to fancy up our beach house. And in celebration of our 100th episode, we have a VERY special guest.

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#99: Our Latest (And Grossest) Home Experiment Jun 11, 2018

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When you put a lot of time or money into a project, you'll go to great, weird, and sometimes gross lengths to protect it. We've got all the details in this week's episode, along with a story that shows why renovating a house that's over two hours away isn't always a smooth process. Plus, we gathered some great advice on building a new home from scratch (or tackling a major renovation with a group of pros), including how to find the right team and avoid common pitfalls... and why you should keep your expectations in check.

Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-99/ for notes, links, and photos from this episode.

#98: Why Some Houses We Designed Never Saw The Light Of Day Jun 04, 2018

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A few years ago we embarked on a design project with a local company that we were very excited about… but it fell apart for reasons we could've never expected. We're sharing that story this week, along with the surprising way Sherry scored an incredible secondhand find for the beach house. We also dive into your feedback about houses that are too big, including some conflicting sentiments about children and large houses. Also, how we pulled off a stress-free game night with friends and details behind our new collaboration with A Beautiful Mess.

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#97: What We Learned (And Saved) From Our Shopping Ban May 21, 2018

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Our month-long shopping hiatus came to a close last week, so today we're sharing our results! What was the most difficult part? How did it change our habits? What were we dying to buy first after it ended? And - most importantly - how did it impact our bank account? We're sharing all those details, along with some ideas for you to try if you're too nervous to commit to a full-on ban. Plus, there's a part of our house that we rarely show because we've been so ashamed of its state - but not anymore! Find out what we did to fix it without spending any money. We also added some easy organization at the beach house… and those dreaded water meter issues came back to haunt us again.

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#96: Our Complicated Relationship With Stuff May 14, 2018

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Right in the middle of our own month-long shopping ban, we jumped at the chance to have a deep conversation with the author who started it all: Cait Flanders. She shared fascinating insights, regrets, and explained how her "Year of Less" had a lasting change on her relationship with "stuff." She also cleared up some common misconceptions about her ban, including why shopping is not the enemy - and how this experiment affected her relationships (along with her bank account). We also cover how some outsourced work in our backyard from last fall is finally starting to pay off, and why we're both very glad not to be in high school anymore.

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#95: Our House Is Too Big. There, We Said It. May 07, 2018

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We've recently had a realization that we just don't need as much space as we have. So how'd we end up buying a too-big house? What has made this so clear to us now? And what square footage do we think would be just right? We're sharing all of that in this episode, including the exact moment we now realize we went off the rails during our house hunting search. We're also taking you behind the scenes of our recent charity makeover for three deserving kids and sharing why things have really turned a corner out at the beach. Plus, Sherry hunts for the perfect Mother's Day gift and John shares what exterior gadget made all of our jaws drop. Really, it's mesmerizing to witness.

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#94: Just When The Duplex Was Going So Well… Apr 30, 2018

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Just when we thought the duplex renovation was finally rolling along smoothly, we found ourselves in the midst of an ordeal that required an emergency trip to Cape Charles, and another hot-seat meeting with the Historic Review Board. We're sharing all the details, along with an update on our month-long shopping ban (oh the temptations!). Plus we're talking about how to get large materials and furniture home when you don't own a giant car or truck. Because as much as we DIY, we don't actually own the ideal DIYers vehicle. So this week we'll tell you why, and share how we get around it. Plus, maybe millennials are just efficiently experts...?

Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-94/ for notes, links, and photos from this episode.

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