Update: We hoped to have a Thursday post for you guys but this week didn’t go as planned. So sorry!
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Laura says
Hi Sherry & John,
I love your blog & honestly it’s the only one I read everyday anymore. It pains me to say this because this is my favorite blog but I’m missing the variety that used be part of your blogging between this site & the Young House Life site. I totally understand & support your decision to cut back on the posting schedule so you have more time for Clara, Teddy, Burger, yourselves & your other family & friends but that said it seems like this site has two types of content anymore. The content of the posts is either major home renovation/detailed how to’s (I’m including the show house in this group) or give aways & while both are wonderful it’s getting repetitive & boring. I miss Conversations with Clara, the little craft projects, the small makeovers on stools, tables etc. & the weekly or monthly photos of Clara & Teddy being an actual post instead of something on the sidebar that I have to remember to look for & then remember to look at. Variety is the spice of life (or at least that’s what I’ve always heard) & it was the variety along with your what you see is what you get, here’s what happened along the way attitude/approach to posts & the did we mentioned that Burger tried to catch a squirrel & ended up running across Clara’s lap the process type of posts that caused me to fall in love with your site. Please return to the variety that was your postings pre Teddy & actually it may be more like pre current house.
tyb says
Completely understand that some weeks are busier than others, so i wouldn’t sweat that.
I do prefer a short post to a ‘no post’ as i very much enjoy reading your blog. I also would suggest that you try doing a short post when you do the fab freebies. i noticed that some people suggested to get rid of the giveaways as they enjoyed your posts so much better. i don’t think you should get rid of them, keep them, but just give us something to read as well.
i also very much enjoy the more technical posts as i too am currently endeavoring on similar projects (for the first time).
thanks!
Kendall says
I am enjoying the site as it is now, but would also enjoy some smaller posts in between the DIY heavy hitters. Ultimately though, I don’t think I would enjoy reading anything you and John didn’t enjoy or had passion for. It is your family that is the draw and the love you put into your home. If the filler posts were half hearted and distracted, I don’t think it would be as fun to read.
The laundry room looks awesome so far! I have really enjoyed reading about this project. It is always fun when you get to see the creation of a room where there was NOT A ROOM.
Teri says
I respect and agree with your decision to find a balance between blogging, your other projects and your family. I’m not quite sure you’ve actually found your new normal. (Teddy is still tiny)I’m sure you’ll figure out what is best for you and the kids. That’s the most important thing. BUT, since you are asking… yes, I’d like to see smaller fun posts in between the tech heavy DIY projects. Fun quick decorating/restyling posts are always fun. Keep up the good work.
wizzer says
I love love love the technical DIY posts…I have learned so much from John reading these. How to use new kinds of (power) tools and how to think / analysis about how to attack a DIY project….especially the building ones. Could read them all day long. John is a very talented DIYer.
Chris says
Skip a post once in a whike all will be fine
Ariana m says
Oh pick me pick me! ;p we could use some serious help in the fabrics department (pillows!!!!)
Maggie S says
I agree that I miss the shorter posts/ family stuff/and reader redesigns. I also miss a post on Friday (I’m always bummed out when I realize there isn’t a post that day)
However, it is always crazy with a new born (adorable) baby so I understand if the shorter posting schedule is the way it is right now –but I hope you will be able to get back to posting every day and a mix of posts sometime in the future
Renee says
Oh my goodness, yes! I really don’t like not having a post on Friday. I can’t even explain why. Skip another day if you must! :)
I don’t really care what you post, though. I was bitter after the “:P on the blog” post, but I lost the bitter with the balance you guys have found as of late. I think folks asking you guys to do the variety on top of the technical would be what you guys were pre-Teddy. Loved it, but you drew your line in the sand & said, “That’s not for us right now.”
I would hate to lose the technical as a result of the shorter fillers. Even if I skim because it’s not a project that is currently occupying my brain space I will revisit it when it is. AND I still find the before & after of those posts entertaining enough to sustain my YHL blog love. :D
Nina D says
Save me from cheap-o curtains at Lowe’s! (Although I love Lowe’s a lot, their curtains, not so much.) I understand if you don’t, though, because I never win anything…
Weighing in on the quick update as above vs a slim regular post, I pick the latter. I get all bummed when I visit my favorite blogs (yours is the first “home” type blog I check every day) on a day when I know there should be an entry and there isn’t. So even if its something short and sweet, it would be appreciated, at least by me.
kim says
I LOVE your smaller posts! Would love to see more reader designs, design dilemmas or little snippets here and there. I have enjoyed seeing your laundry room come together, but since I don’t own a home, I usually just skim through the technical stuff.
But hey, I am reading your wonderful blog for free so I am content with whatever you are offering to us. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into posts and recognize that you have to post at a rate that works for your family.
Lindsey says
I love getting to read something daily and would much prefer something daily (even if it’s smaller) than a few big posts ! :) ps more Clara convos!
Lauren O says
As a reader, I appreciate your blog posts that I can replicate in my own home. Budget wise it’s not likely that I’m going to totally gut the attic space in my house so your recent big posts don’t apply to me as much. I read for the simple DIY stuff! My guess is that many of your smaller projects are now going in books. Also, as time has gone on you all have taken on much more complicated projects, but I still just replicate the basic DIY stuff. I’d love to see one post a week that is a small easily replicated project. Something like spray painting something decorative, putting a picture in a frame, organizing a junk drawer, or something like that. It could even be a post with some of your favorite pictures from houzz.com, pictures from Pinterest, or a link to a post on someone else’s blog that you follow. I hope you are encouraged by this feedback! You two are very talented and wise to ask for genuine feedback. Best wishes to you!
Melisa says
I love your site! I really don’t understand that some are complaining about content or posts. Um, they don’t pay you for this content so why should they have any say? Lol. I love everything you post and I was sad to see less content but I totally understand your reasons for scaling back. I’ve adjusted how frequently I pop over to the blog since your change but I will remain a faithful reader even if you only post once a week. Just keep doing your thing man!
Lauren says
I love the idea of smaller posts. I love some of your small art projects or things that are easier for say a DIY novice like myself:). I also love when you guys post personal things. I can think of a few where you posted about day trips/festivals around Richmond, etc. I live in the area and I love getting ideas for things to do.
Jessica Hogue says
I vote for you guys taking a break every once and while! While I admire and appreciate your seemingly boundless energy and dedication; I also know that it is in everyone’s best interest (even your loyal followers’) if you take time to recharge your batteries. Don’t worry… we’ll still be here!
Kelly says
Like many already expressed, I respect and get your need to balance family, and if you had not asked my opinion, I would not have put my two cents in because this is a free service. However, since you did ask, I miss the frequency of posts, and I loved the smaller posts like the Target trips, reader redesign, etc. I loved knowing that I could click on YHL at 8 am MST and find a nice new post to read every day of the week. For that reason, YHL is the only blog that I go to daily and do not rely on my Feedly to aggregate for me.
Lauren S. says
Hello!
I would definitely agree with the others that shorter posts/dilemma’s, etc would be a welcome change of pace. I didn’t want to say anything before hand because I knew you were trying to slow down (I have one Teddy’s age right now, so I know it’s a LOT of work, even without an older ball of energy in the mix). I wasn’t sure how much time creating and editing the smaller more craft based/reader redesign projects took.
While I do love the construction posts (I have big dreams for built-in’s and such for our MASSIVE but AWKWARDLY NARROW future playroom), the smaller posts have more relevance to me – my husband and I bought a new home that we’re trying to tweak and “de-builder-aify,” so smaller projects, organizing, and seeing how people have decorated their spaces really appeals to me.
And I think family posts like Clara Conversations are a lot of fun too :)
Robyn H says
I have to agree with many of the others, I miss the little family posts (Clara Conversations!) and the small decoration updates etc. I like to follow projects but they do get a little tiresome to follow if that’s all you’re posting about as it doesn’t really apply to me.
No need to go down the path of ‘How to set a table’ etc but the comments above have some really good ideas in them for little fillers that don’t read too much like ‘filler’.
Bonnie commented that it feels like your heart isn’t in it and it has been feeling a little that way. Even the post where you announced that you were cutting back (understandable) read a little… I don’t know, in England we’d say ‘arsey’! :-( Maybe you do need to fall back in love with blogging?
I still love reading though and will continue to do so. Love seeing little Teddy as he’s only 6 weeks younger than my little man. :-)
Nikki says
I would like to add- I really love the WAY you guys write. The funny things you say/do. Some favorite posts come to mind: Macklemore video shout out, eminem video, you know a little background story… then a video of something. hilarious. What hooked me on YHL is your honesty, DIYs, and fun. I always crack a smile/snort reading Sherry’s posts. I am interested in hearing more about other stuff you do… kid friendly? cheap things to do? sat morning coffee? can we go on more shopping trips with you?
I have two kids (4,2) and can’t even go to the bathroom by myself. I don’t know how you get so much done with the kids at home. Miracle workers.
Kesa says
I don’t think that I have ever posted a comment in the several years I have been following your blog, but I have to now.
Keep doing what you are doing! I just opened my own business (a preschool) and we have a foster kid and we have three littles of our own…the youngest being 7 months. Point is, my eyes were opened and I was once again in awe of everything the two of you do. I totally understand wanting to reach out and make sure that your audience is happy, but like the two of you have said before, you need to stay true to who you are and share what you feel you should share. You never will get back those precious years when your kids are tiny, so it is important to find a balance. If getting a new post out is important, then let others do the work by reader redesigns. I think it is awesome that you guys scaled back, twice a day was a lot. Just know that there are still people who love what you guys are doing. For me, I love reading your blog because of how real you both are, I feel like I know you personally. I love that the underlying theme is DIY, but that you can encompassed so much with that. I also know how hard you can be on yourselves when you are running your own business and I would much rather you guys keep doing what you are doing, then switch gears completely because it becomes too much. If you stay true to who you are and what you want to accomplish, people, the best kind in my opinion ;) will stick with you. Hang in there and don’t beat yourselves up about missing a post!
jess hogue says
Well said, Kesa! :-)
Bethany says
I’d love to see smaller posts nestled in! As long as it doesn’t throw off the balance you are trying to achieve, I think the variety would be really fun!
Jill says
If you have time, I love the short update posts- whether organizing, reader redesign or Clara project. Sometimes that’s all you have time to do, and that’s all I have time to read anyhow :-). I think in our culture it takes extreme courage to back away from more money and make your family life a priority. I applaud it and will continue to support you guys!
Sarah Ramirez says
All of these people are CRAZY! You should just leave the blogging world and come decorate my house for me! ;) hahaha
So….when you announced you would be cutting back I was most definitely sad. I automatically thought/assumed that this would be the beginning to the slow but inevitable end. But I also understand and can appreciate how kiddos, and life for that matter, changes the directions of our path. I was sad that I would be losing my daily YHL fix but happy for you guys and being able to make your own decisions based on what works for your family (and not letting the guilt of your readers being disappointed make that decision for you).
I do like the reader redesign posts. I also am a fan of the decorating posts vs the technical posts. However, don’t do away with the technical posts because even of I don’t read them in their entirety on the day they posts I know they are there. Then when we are on that line of OUR project list I can tell hubby, “but John and Sherry DIY’ed it.” And then quickly go back and read, read read, so I know exactly what I’m talking about. ;)
I did very much appreciate the update to this post as well. Just a note to say you didn’t forget about us. Nothing more disappointing than making the morning rounds and landing on the same content for a week or more.
After all of my rambling I guess the best way to sum it up would be that it is your blog. Post what you want, when you want, how you want. I will be back tomorrow :)
Caroline A says
I’ve been a reader for years, from back when you were still working on your first house! Although I’m still kid-less, my FH and I are about to get married and buy our first house, so I have pinned multiple “how to’s” for when we decide to buy & inevitably fix up our future home. However, I agree with many others in that I’d love to see more personal posts, like small details on updating thrifty finds, tips on styling a console table, parties/functions you’re prepping for, house crashing, etc. But at the same time, I completely understand that spending time with your family while trying to document/record little snippets of it to share with all of us might detract from “being in the moment” and spending quality time together. And some things may be harder to do with two younger ones, like house crashing or taking the time to document smaller projects you’re trying to sneak in while they’re napping. So, basically what I’m saying is: you do you! I’ll always be a loyal YHL-er and so will most other long-time fans!
Paola says
I love you guys, I think you are kind and always truthful! so glad you guys brought this up. I wanted to know what the other readers are thinking about the new blog flow.
I think you guys know how much traffic is on your website now.
As the posts decreased, it seems less personal to me now for some reason. I have had withdrals from your old posts when I stop by and there is no post :( or it is a giveaway that I just skip because I prefer content.
So If I have to pick, I say posts more often even if they are short.
Hugs
Ashley says
I LOVE reader redesigns (I’ve even seen other bloggers have guest posters- might be appropriate for weeks like these), quick crafty projects, and personal updates. It would be nice to see some of those mixed in with your super informative reno. projects.
Darcy says
Since you’re asking…additional shorter posts would be great! Sometimes you are just not in the mood to read a lengthy or super-technical post. It would be great to mix it up with some short, easy, highly visual (ie: not too wordy) stuff.
priscilla says
I have read your site for years, starting with your first posts at your first house, and love it. What I am reading in comments is that people want short, “here is what we are doing”, than technical posts. Why not do quick recaps of technical posts, with a link for the specific details that sort of aren’t interesting unless you are doing it yourself? Then, we could scan through a quick post of hanging doors, etc, with a link there for the nitty-gritty if we need it.
Honestly, I am fine with just a few times a week; these years are so important to your family and you CANNOT go back in time to capture them. Enjoy them, give us a taste of your everyday life ( Clara conversations, childraising, little projects), and we don’t need the super big renos all the time. Regardless, I will never stop reading; it is so fun to see your little family change and grow!
Julie says
I am a wife of 23 years, mother to four (ages 13-20) who moved into a fixer upper 13 years ago. My husband and I had big plans for this crazy 70s house but homeschooling and just life in General has definitely had us on the slow train to home renovation. When I started reading your blog, just a short while after you purchased house #2, I was so encouraged, educated and entertained that I became an instant fan. I joke to my husband that you are my secret on-line BFFs (the secret is yours because you don’t know me). You two are truly amazing and I thank you for sharing all your hard work with the world. All that said, do what is right for your family right now. Parenting shifts with each new member of your family as you learn to live life large…eh – larger. I feel like you have been transparent about posting slow down. Do I miss it when you don’t post? Sure, but that’s just life. I appreciate your more technical “how to” posts and accept them as an accurate reflection of where you are in the renovation process. I truly hope you have not lost your “spark” as one comment pointed out, but if you have/or do, consider it carefully and decide whether or not it is time to transition. I sure hope not! But for the record wanted to say it is okay if you do.
If you desire posting more and are feeling overwhelmed with life, is there room in your budget to hire an assistant? I don’t even know what that would entail in blog-world, but I read other bloggers who have them and seem to find them helpful. Now I will stop talking.
Allison B. says
I love that you cut back on posts to focus on family. I agree that the posts lately aren’t as much of a draw as they used to be for me although you are still my favorite blog. I’d love to see more reader redesigns and also maybe posts on your favorites from websites like Pottery Barn or West Elm when they do mark downs. Or even when you’d do a post on pieces that you spotted at Target or Cost Plus, or favorite Etsy shops. Most of your readers would probably prefer to scroll through pretty pictures versus detailed door hanging posts and I know I would love to be pointed in the direction of a great piece at an awesome price. You guys are so good at that!
Thanks for listening/reading! :)
Belinda says
I for one, love your posts – big or small. I applaud you for taking the time to slow down and spend time with Clara and Teddy. I still check in everyday to see if you’ve posted something new, and I’m always happy to read a short contest post or a long detailed one. I say, keep up the good work!
kati says
I have to disagree with Luke – it doesn’t seem dull at all to me.
I agree with Luke – the content has shifted, understandably so! I do like the little projects… paint another wooden duck! Or House Crash. Those were the. best.
And…. since every few weeks I throw my own personal stuff (the poo poo brown trim in our apartment) in your comments, how’s this for ya:
The Landlord has agreed to not only let us paint the trim, but that we could pay for it out of our rent money. Happy, happy, happy dance! I’ll throw a before and after on the forum for ya when it’s done.
Anne says
I love that you ask for feedback! Obviously we all want more content because we love your blog so very much! I think the major downside of the weekly Fab Freebie is that with lower output from you, it feels like Fab Freebie is the only thing we see when coming to your blog. I am sure y’all will come up with a way to lesson, and streamline the give-a-ways. It is always a “womp, womp” moment when I check YHL and see Fab Freebie. This is also a personal problem because I can’t enter the rafflecopter on my iPad, so I always just skip it.
I LOVE the detailed technical DIY posts. Y’all are putting the BEST information and tutorials out there. Please do not stop that when you have a big project going. I do like the little phone-it-in posts, too, because I love your voice and your pictures. Emily Henderson sometimes just posts a few recent Instagram shots with a little commentary. I would be happy to see that sort of thing when you’re too busy to write a substantial post. Keep up the good work, chill out a little on the giveaways, and I will be super happy.
Just love y’all, been reading for about 5 years, and even went back a few years ago to read the first posts. :)
Anne
Erica says
I agree with Luke! I’m a mom to three so I understand the hustle and bustle and dedcation it takes to raise two little bundles of awesomeness, but I would love to see something small instead of nothing. I have visited less and less because I know to expect less and less, but I fear greener pastures for everyone is inevitable unless something is done! Perhaps that is truly your end goal and this is your way of letting us down easy while secretly breaking up with us. I have no idea, but I miss you. Was it me? My gosh, I feel like you’ve got your eye on something better – prettier, thinner? GAHHHHHH! I’LL START WORKING OUT MORE, I SWEAR! xoxo #wishwewerefriendsinreallife
Anne says
Yes, smaller posts are great! I miss the stuff you used to put on Young House Life. Love seeing your family grow!
Clare says
Would love little posts. Ya’ll are successful at working from home, being frugal, mixing and encorporating different price points that something super boring to you, like how you style a coffee table or how you make things look clean when really it’s a disaster is interesting to me. Love the site, and recognize that you have competing priorities… why not hire an intern… you basically run a full fledged legitimate business!!!
Lynne says
Who are these people who are not absolutely enthralled with your recent posts? I have been loving watching the laundry room come together in real time! The detailed, informative diy posts are my favorites. You explain each step so well, and all the pictures and videos are really helpful. Personally, I don’t care much about re-painting a chair or organizing a closet. Also, what other individual blogs post as frequently as you guys do, even on your reduced schedule? I think we’re lucky to have you share as much as you do with us. You don’t owe us anything. The only thing I’ve missed lately is house crashes, I do enjoy those.
Laura M says
Love your blog. I check it daily. I think the little posts would be great if you’re up for them. I always love the little projects and little updates or reader redesigns.
Katie J. says
oooh folks. just a little pick me up from me. Love your blog. It’s hard with TWO. you can’t always keep up (at least I can’t). Don’t get too down on yourselves, you have an awesome thing going here.
Sarah Y says
Love you guys and your blog, but here’s some feedback since you asked for it–
I would love a little post of some sort. I read the blog for the DIY/home reno/design things but also because I’ve gotten to know you through you blog and see this as a way to see what’s new and exciting in the lives on my friends, Sherry, John, Clara, and Teddy. I miss the Clara Conversations. That would be a post that’s not time intensive.
I’m 25 and don’t have kids, but even something about how your routine has changed now that you have 2 kids could be interesting. I think you have injected enough of your personal lives into this blog that it’s far beyond a house blog…so I think you could easily expand to posts that aren’t labor intensive projects. Also, loved the Reader Redesigns. Before and after pics are always fun.
And I normally don’t participate in the giveaways, and I do feel like that has become too large a part of your blog.
xoxo
Ashlee says
I love smaller posts! As a military family, we’re renters, do while big things like a deck overhaul or laundry room build are interesting to skim through projects like those aren’t on our radar. I love the window shopping posts, “things I’m loving,” and even reader redesigns. The tablescapes are neat to see too.
And something I often wonder: After you take down holiday or seasonal decor, do you put back what you had there to begin with? How often do you switch things up around the house?
Jackie says
John & Sherry,
You guys are amazing and have been SUCH an inspiration to my husband and I! We are both long time readers of 3+ years and I just want to throw you guys some love since there’s a lot of shade in these comments.
You guys are juggling 2 babies, a dog, a book deal, just finished a show house, and renovations to your own home. Your posts, regardless of what they are, are funny, honest, and creative. You’ve inspired us to do our own mini-renovations and DIY projects to our apartments and now to our own home. You’re full of clever ideas and a fresh, real-world approach on a task that gets very out of hand very easily.
I’ve noticed a slow-down in posts, but I don’t believe that’s deserving of any sort of criticism. I personally love the giveaways, my husband and I both check back like maniacs to see if we won. You guys have not gotten boring, you’ve gotten busy. I check your blog daily, regardless of the content, and will faithfully do so until you shut ‘er down!
There is SO much content in the galleries and old projects to read up on. Your technical posts are great because it gives us something to refer back to when we do our own projects.
So, The Landrys LOVE The Petersiks and don’t think you need to change a thug-thizzle.
xo
Liz says
I think small posts are great. Not just on busy days, either. Just when they’re appropriate. Let your content guide your posts. On days when you’re doing a technical building project, make it a long involved post. On days when you’ve done a little art project or reorganized a closet or have an interesting/amusing “our family in our home” anecdote to share, write a short, peppy post about it. You and your readers will probably enjoy the variety. And isn’t that the beauty of a blog? Freedom! I think the giveaways are nice but there’s nothing to read in them so that’s kind of a bummer day. Maybe that’s the day (or Friday) when you try to write a “family” post or something else that’s short and sweet, or awkward and funny, or whatever. Obvs, this is a hard time to think about that when you’re immersed in your book/baby, but maybe after. . .?
Bethany says
I like small posts…quick organizing updates, maybe even post about how your marriage is now that you are parents to two children…
syd says
My goodness. People have too many opinions. I’ve been reading for the last year, love the blog and love your priorities. I have two kids and they come first…I get it. Do what you want with your blog, it’s yours. You will never please everyone.(p.s. I’m obsessed with The Office and love your references!”what! You mean this is a working office and not a french beach?!”)
Nan says
Family is of utmost importance. You are expanding, personally and professionally. Have been a daily reader for years. However, encourage you to not overstress yourself. I have (inappropriately Motherly probably) been concerned about how much you try to accomplish.
Stephanie says
I say just skip it if you don’t have time to post – I come for the juicy posts and would hate for you guys to spend time putting together little posts when you’re busy on cool stuff that will end up on the blog – or in the book, or the stores, or whatever – eventually anyway.
xo!
Jennifer C says
I, like so many above, hate to say (or even think) anything negative towards you because you are wonderful but since you ask I would love more fun posts/family especially.
I read everything you write and admire your family unit so much but heavy DIY is my least favourite. Would have loved just 2 or 3 posts on laundry room and loads more on family
As a recent mother I love the family posts especially but appreciate that that’s not everyone’s cup of tea and as others have said you’ll never please everyone!!
I guess one question for you, what do YOU most enjoy writing about? Xxx
tara e says
I love the idea of bring back more little posts about your life, tricks and tips for things, little art projects, etc! I love those as much as the how-to posts. I will agree that the blog seems to have less variety than it used to, but I also assumed that would happen with scaling back.
You do what you have to do! Family is most important and your kids are only this young once. If writing lots of little posts is going to take away from family time, then I am ok with a quick “Sorry guys, no post today” update and maybe a cute pic of one of the kids included with it :) I still love your blog and I’ll read it whether there are 7 posts or 2!!
Jenn says
I agree with some of the posts I’ve seen that, essentially, you guys are between a ‘rock and a hard place’ and are never going to make everyone happy. Half of the people want small updates (or “filler”), and half don’t. Half of us love the “big renovation” posts, half don’t. Personally I think there is a huge group on here that really enjoys you guys as a family first, and then a family that is renovating/decorating their home second. And then there is a huge group of people on the opposite side.
Admittedly the laundry room updates have been a little out of my league for right now, but that doesn’t mean they will ALWAYS be, so I really enjoy the fact that, while you’re doing such a major renovation, you’re taking the time to make the posts about it. I’d hate to see the blog turn into just “another home blog” with those “Pinterest ready” updates or lists (like someone mentioned above “5 Ways to Style a Table” is not something I’d personally want to see from you guys).
You guys need to do what is best for you. I know you went into this change knowing you were going to drop pageviews and followers, so I don’t think threats of that are warranted or necessary from any of your readers. Maybe, though, adding a “Family Friday” post or something with some little stories about the kids or activities to do with them or something like that wouldn’t be a bad idea, if you had the time, though. Something to keep the posts about the family here too (since the family blog has been incorporated in spirit but not really so much execution?), bring back a Friday post, and make that first group of people happy :) Smaller posts during the week, sure, if there is time and it is worth it, but I could take that or leave it, honestly.
THIS TURNED REALLY LONG SORRY ABOUT THAT but those are my thoughts on the matter! Been reading you guys for a long time and constantly come back to browse the archives when I’m contemplating any sort of project, big or small :D