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 | April 12, 2010 | 2,850 Comments

Fab Freebie: You Clean Up Nice

We’re giving away the prettiest and most eco-friendly cleaning products we’ve ever laid our eyes on. Enter to win $250+ products from Murchison-Hume thru 4/14/10.

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| By John Petersik | April 5, 2010 | 4,179 Comments

Fab Freebie: Gettin’ Jiggy With It

Kreg helped me build some shelves and now they’re gonna help one of you. Enter here to win a set of Kreg tools to try out your first woodoworking project.

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| By John Petersik | April 5, 2010 | 146 Comments

How To Make Wall Shelves For Books In The Nursery

To finish off a wall in our nursery, I braved a little carprentry project: building floating shelves from scratch. Check out this post to see how they turned out.

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| By John Petersik | March 10, 2010 | 142 Comments

DIY Wrapping Paper Storage On The Back Of A Door

In addition to decluttering our bedroom closets, here’s a look at how we spruced up our laundry storage and hall closet, including a new back-of-door wrapping paper station.

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| By John Petersik | March 10, 2010 | 73 Comments

How To Simplify Closet Clutter

It was a busy weekend, but two days, five closets and a few trips to donate old clothes, books and even cell phones later – we’ve officially tackled our cluttered closets! Here’s Part 1 – the Master Bedroom.

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| By John Petersik | March 8, 2010 | 4,781 Comments

Fab Freebie: This Giveaway Sucks

Blog about it and they will come. We told you about our new Bissell vac, and now Bissell wants to give one away to you. Enter here through Wednesday, March 10th.

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| By John Petersik | March 5, 2010 | 155 Comments

Let’s Get Rid Of Closet Clutter Together

We’re opening our closet doors this weekend and purging what isn’t needed anymore. And we’re inviting you to tackle this project with us in your own home.

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| By John Petersik | February 22, 2010 | 2,452 Comments

Fab Freebie: Housewears

Who wants $100 towards some new jewelry? Check out this giveaway from Lisa Leonard Designs for you shot to win just that. Entries accepted through 2/24.

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| By John Petersik | February 15, 2010 | 2,038 Comments

Fab Freebie: Say Grace

Looking for some new graphic art? Enter to win a $50 gift certificate towards Grace Hester Designs’ Etsy shop through Wednesday, Feb 17th.

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| By John Petersik | February 8, 2010 | 3,722 Comments

Fab Freebie: Easily Turned On

Delta’s giving away a fancy schmancy kitchen faucet that turns off with the simple touch anywhere on the fixture. Your elbows have never been more powerful. Enter through 2/10/10.

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| By John Petersik | February 8, 2010 | 122 Comments

How To Replace A Kitchen Faucet

Ever wondered how to upgrade or replace your kitchen faucet? Here’s a look at how we installed a new Delta faucet with an extra special “hands free” feature.

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| By John Petersik | February 1, 2010 | 2,593 Comments

Fab Freebie: Pressed And Ready

This week’s winners are taking home over $100 in handmade, personalized letterpress stationery from Wild Ink Press. Enter through Feb 3rd at 8pm EST.

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