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 1, 2009 | 108 Comments

How To Hang Curtains So The Window Looks Bigger

A room’s not finished if your windows are naked, so we put together a little curtain hanging tutorial to get your windows dressed in no time. Happy hanging!

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 31, 2008 | 10 Comments

A Serene Blue Bedroom Makeover

We could hardly believe our eyes when we saw Erin’s fabulous master bedroom makeover. Check out the simple yet stunning ways that she gussied up her room on a dime.

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 30, 2008 | 26 Comments

A Warm Neutral Bedroom Update With Brown Curtains

We whipped up a mood board for Blayne less than a month ago and she’s already pulled everything together and sent us the fabulous afters! Yummy.

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 29, 2008 | 51 Comments

Our Refinished Hardwood Floors

Here it is. The big reveal. We’re finally sharing the dirty details about the major remodeling project that whipped though our home for the past week and has left us pleased as punch.

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 27, 2008 | 3 Comments

Using Embroidery Hoops To Make Deocrative Mobiles

Evelyn was inspired by Real Simple to take ordinary objects like embroidery hoops and create something truly stunning over her dining table. And she even added a bit of her own spin to the project. Love it!

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 26, 2008 | 6 Comments

Using Frames To Make Christmas Ornaments

When one of our readers sent us pictures of her simple and elegant holiday tradition we couldn’t wait to share her genius idea. Watch, learn, and make memories!

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

The Chaos Of Home Projects

We’re just a weekend away from revealing the major home improvement project that turned Casa Petersik upside-down. Check out all five of our clues and venture a guess or two!

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

Merry Christmas!

Today’s the day! Have a happy one.

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 24, 2008 | 10 Comments

Kiss Me You Fool…

We whipped up another Burger-themed holiday card for our friends and family that we just had to share. Gotta love sending cheap (and personalized) holiday cheer to the ones you love!

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 22, 2008 | 2 Comments

Sarah’s Moo Minicard Masterpieces

When Sarah wrote to tell us what she did with the Moo Minicards that she won a few weeks back, we couldn’t wait to share her creative (and oh so personalized) ideas!

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 18, 2008 | 7 Comments

Priming And Painting Dark Red Walls To Lighten Things Up

When we saw Melissa’s quick paint makeover we almost couldn’t believe our eyes. From dark and formal to light and airy, pale blue paint kept things current and modern, yet oh so soothing and serene.

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| By Sherry Petersik | December 17, 2008 | 20 Comments

6 Creative Ways To Wrap Gifts

We brainstormed a number of ways to creatively (and cost effectively) wrap your presents this year. They’re as eco-friendly as they are wallet-friendly and we’re sure you’ll earn lots of complements.

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