Merrypad | Home Improvement, Inspiration, DIY

Hands down, the recessed induction cooktop is one of my favorite features in our kitchen.
When we to invest in the kitchen of our dreams, switching from gas to induction was high on our list. We wanted a high-efficiency home, and energy efficiency is still one of the leading considerations when we are updating or upgrading fixtures and appliances...

It’s been 6 years since we opted to paint our entire house–walls and trim–in Sherwin Williams “Snowbound” shade of white. We even used it in the kitchen which was remodeled in late 2019.
But really, how much do we like having white walls?
The few things that went through our head when we decided to neutralize the walls to a single, uniform color, and I thought you’d like to have answers to those questions now that we’ve lived with it awhile:...

My “20 Things” song and dance might seem like something you’d hear while watching Mary Poppins, but I have to tell you, when you commit to cleaning up your home in small, swift batches, you get shit done. We are simply not neat, driven-to-be-impeccably...

It may come as some surprise that last fall, we hired a professional designer for our impending kitchen remodel. Why? Don’t you love the DIY stuff? Can’t you do everything? Isn’t it expensive?
There are more than a few reasons that it made sense for us to go this route, and so far it has been worth it:...