by John Petersik | Sep 16, 2026 | Home Improvement
Business & Money Podcasts We’ve also found ourselves surprisingly fascinated by podcasts about entrepreneurship, money management, and the world of business. They’re not nearly as stiff as they sound, and can lead to a lot more understanding about certain topics... 
by John Petersik | Sep 1, 2026 | Home Improvement
We’re working on a big post about our finished renovation (which we last talked about on the blog here). But I’m dropping in to answer questions about the new flooring that we chose for our entire first floor (except for the tiled bathrooms). They’ve been one of the... 
by John Petersik | Aug 24, 2026 | Home Improvement
Dutch Boy’s 2027 Color of the Year Dutch Boy was the second brand to announce, choosing an earthy orange called Deep Rooted as their 2027 Color of the Year. Both the name and the color reflect what Dutch describes as a trend toward “people seeking more grounding,... 
by John Petersik | Jul 20, 2026 | Home Improvement
I’m honestly a little surprised by all the interest in my photo digitization project, but we continue to field questions about how I’ve organized our old family photos. So here are answers to the most often-asked burning questions about exactly how we sorted,... 
by John Petersik | May 11, 2026 | Home Improvement
Our neighbor recently asked for help adding a drip irrigation system to their new garden. My last experience with a DIY irrigation installation was pretty intense, so I was wary. But installing drip irrigation was the total opposite. It was easy, affordable, and fast....