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 | June 22, 2009 | 2,571 Comments

Fab Freebie: Goodie Bags

We already told you we love Envirosax. You told us you love ’em right back. So now they’re doing a giveaway for TYH readers. Enter here through Wednesday, June 24th, 2009.

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| By John Petersik | June 15, 2009 | 1,708 Comments

Fab Freebie: The Wallflowers

Local furnishings favorite LaDifférence is helping us give away 3 sets of contemporary wall art for your home. Enter here until Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 8pm EST. Good luck!

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| By John Petersik | June 13, 2009 | 68 Comments

Eggciting News

We made the sweetest discovery in our detached garage this weekend. Check out what we found (and the three exciting accessories that came with it)…

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| By John Petersik | June 8, 2009 | 947 Comments

Fab Freebie: License To Skil

Here’s a new tool to tackle your outdoor spaces – the Skil Isio 2-in-1 Garden Shear. Enter our giveaway to win one right here through June 10th, 2009.

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| By John Petersik | June 3, 2009 | 31 Comments

Break Out The Vegemite

This Young House made it across the equator and popped up in not one, but two Australian publications recently. Here’s the love we’re getting from Down Under.

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| By John Petersik | May 25, 2009 | 689 Comments

Fab Freebie: Glow On

No wax. No smoke. No fire hazard. That’s what two people are gonna get with this week’s prize of flameless candles from Smart Candle. Enter to win here through Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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| By John Petersik | May 25, 2009 | 130 Comments

A House Hunting Story

On our three year anniversary of owning This Young House, we offer up a look back at how we found our house (or perhaps how it found us).

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| By John Petersik | May 18, 2009 | 832 Comments

Fab Freebie: Addicted To Silk

Pure silk + ancient ikat weaving techniques + fair trade practices = one awesome prize for one lucky winner. Enter to win a Home Addict wall hanging right here until May 20th.

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| By John Petersik | May 15, 2009 | 110 Comments

How To Save Money After A Pay Cut

An economic reality check hit us recently when my boss dropped the “pay cut” bomb on everyone in my office. Here’s how we’re planning to cut our spending by $400 per month.

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| By John Petersik | May 12, 2009 | 41 Comments

Checking On An HGTV Green Home

Between entering to win the 2009 HGTV Green Home, we popped by the location of last year’s house to see how the new owners were liking her prize. We were surprised.

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| By John Petersik | May 11, 2009 | 862 Comments