Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2020
/Let’s revisit the most popular posts of 2020, shall we?? We all want to look ahead to 2021, but why not relive the good parts of this year?
Today, I’m rounding up the top posts that I published in 2020 rather than the most visited blog posts in 2020. Many of your favorites were published in 2019 or 2018 but I want to focus on this year. But since folks love them so, here are my most popular posts visited in 2020 even though they hit the blog over a year ago:
Top 2020 Blog Posts
Let’s take it from #10 and work our way to the top post.
10. HOW WE'RE LIVING WITHOUT A KITCHEN DURING THE REMODEL - A TOUR OF OUR TEMPORARY COOKING SPACE
When the kitchen was is totally gutted for nearly a year, we were without our cooking comforts. So, I set up a functioning temporary kitchen to help us maintain some normalcy. Read more here.
9. I MADE CUSTOM QUARANTINE POSTCARDS! AND YOU CAN, TOO!
While staying home during the COVID-19 crisis, we’re yearning for ways to stay connected. So, I made some quarantine postcards that I sent to friends and family! It tells them I’m thinking of them and it serves as a unique souvenir of these bizarre times. Plus, the kitschy nod to an antique travel postcard during a time when we aren’t traveling is cheesy and I like that kind of sentiment. Read more here.
8. WE HIT TWO SNAGS AND HAD TO REFINISH OUR FLOORS TWICE - A DEFLATING DIY FAIL
Hardwood floors were installed in the kitchen and they look so good. Well, sorta. I hit a snag - literally. And then hit another snag - figuratively. Uuuuugggghhhh. Read more here.
7. OLD HOUSE ARCHAEOLOGY - ALL OF THE TREASURES WE FOUND HIDDEN IN THE WALLS
One of the most thrilling parts of demolition is finding evidence of yesteryear! Wanna see what we found during demolition? Read more here.
6. THE FREE AND EASY SOFTWARE I'VE BEEN USING FOR HOME DESIGNING
Whether renovating rooms or just planning a new furniture layout, I’ve been using this free software for years. It’s so simple to use with just dragging and dropping features. Plus, there’s no need to understand complex software like CAD or Photoshop! Truly anyone can do it if you have some patience to figure out the quirks. Read more here.
5. HOW (AND WHY) TO INSTALL ROCKWOOL INSULATION
After the demo and framing crew left, I took over the renovation project with my first task: insulation! The process was very easy and actually quite enjoyable. Read more here.
4. ALL ABOUT PUSH BUTTON LIGHT SWITCHES
I’m a big fan of my light switches - just those simple dimple little things we use every day. And I get asked about them a lot, so I want to share a little about those brass, black, and pearl things you see on all of my walls. Read more here.
3. DECLUTTER CHALLENGE! 20 PROJECTS TO KICK OFF 2020
January is when I get the itch to start fresh and get some post-holiday clutter relief. So, I compiled a list of 20 projects to tackle in the new year. Read more here.
2. I CONVERTED OUR GIANT HOT TUB INTO A COLD POOL FOR THE SUMMER
In the heat of summer, the backyard was the place to be. So, I got us a pool! We already have a giant 10-person jacuzzi taking up space, so why not put it to use to cool us down when it’s toasty and we aren’t leaving the house to go anywhere? I’ll tell you how I converted it here.
1. I ORDERED KITCHEN CABINETS AND THEY NEVER ARRIVED
I ordered cabinets for my kitchen, and they never came. It was mid-demolition when everything was a mess and we were trying to piece things together. Then I got the news. The cabinets I had been designing, sourced, and paid for weren’t going to show up. Read more here.
BONUS! Let’s not forget the Weekly Roundups! My Friday posts where I share inspiration ranging from design to movies and environmentalism to life hacks were among the most popular, too! Sit down with a big cup of coffee to peruse all of the Weekly Roundups.
Don’t miss out on what I have in store for 2021! I promise it’s going to be the best year yet. We’ll finally wrap up the kitchen, tackle new DIYs, and I’m already working on a secret project that is sure to be a delight.
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