As I've mentioned before, we built our home four years ago and were faced with a series of bare white rooms. No crown molding, no trim around the windows. So my husband Dave read up on how to install them, bought the equipment, and set ... Keep Reading
Sarah Susanka Shares Her Thoughts on the “Not So Big House” Movement
Well, it's been an exciting day here at Hooked on Houses. I just heard from Sarah Susanka, who writes the bestselling Not So Big House books. She saw my interview with Dan McGinn, the author of House Lust, and has a few things she'd like ... Keep Reading
A Conversation About “House Lust” with Author Daniel McGinn
Note: There are Amazon affiliate links in this post that may earn me commission. I recently had a chance to talk to Daniel McGinn, author of the hugely entertaining new book House Lust (affiliate link). Listen in on our conversation ... Keep Reading
Before & After: Curb Appeal
Here's what I should be doing this afternoon: working to meet a deadline for my "real" job. Here's what I've been doing instead: reading a blog I just found called Nesting Place. The Nester, as she calls herself, is seriously talented. The ... Keep Reading
HGTV’s Top-Rated Show: House Hunters
Did you know that "House Hunters" is currently the highest rated show on HGTV? It's so crazy popular they now have an international version and all sorts of different spin-offs to keep us watching. People seem to either love it or hate it, ... Keep Reading