Kathleen Can Do It: DIY, Home Decor, and Interior Design

(Psssstttt.... BIG NEWS! Ya gotta listen!) If you've ever dreamt of dabbling in furniture making or woodworking, this episode is for you. Kathleen Heaney got the chance to chat with the incredibly talented Rebecca Janis from BuiltByBec.com and @BuiltByBecDesigns about the building blocks beginner woodworkers need to know before getting started. From her nightstands to her bathroom vanity, Rebecca...

Kathleen Heaney and Kathleen Martin are Eras Tour level excited to share their conversation with interior designer (and Instagram superstar) Dabito. They sat down to chat about his FABULOUS new book, Old Brand New (out now). His deeply touching story about living in a small, multi-generational apartment in Los Angeles and turning his love of IKEA into a full-fledged design career will send you run...

When it comes to color curation, Nicole Gibbons, founder and CEO of millennial-favorite paint brand Clare Paint, is the hue guru we all need in our lives. This week Kathleen Martin and Kathleen Heaney got the chance to chat with Nicole about the secret to picking a good paint color name, exactly which Clare colors she has on her walls, and why DIY paint color matching can backfire! Bring on the mo...

Did Kathleen Martin's husband cut off his finger?! Oh no! Speaking on blood... Kathleen Heaney had her first major DIY injury that sent her to Urgent Care! Kathleen M has been hitting the theoretical interior design books over her curtain/drape conundrum. Then the ladies phone their friend, Jenasie Earl aka @MsViciousDesign , to tap into her superhero-level skills for scoring the most amazing vint...

Kathleen Heaney and Kathleen Martin discuss a highly controversial article that came out in the Washington Post about HGTV. Are we all more depressed when we follow the trends we see on HGTV and other interior decor tv shows? Does it make our homes more boring? The ladies dig in. Then the Kathleens get into Martha Stewart's tricks for making your home look more expensive and phone their friend @Th...

Kathleen Heaney and Kathleen Martin explain why they took a small hiatus from podcasting (we missed you!) and reflect on their amazing time at the Meridian Experience for Home DIY Content Creators in Seattle. Kathleen M. is in the middle of a messy dining room makeover and it's putting a little bit of a strain on her relationship. The ladies dig into why doing anything DIY is hard on the whole fam...

Last week we attended a design conference and found out an insider secret about what professional interior designers use to do mock-ups for their clients: CANVA! In this episode, we go over the exact steps you need to know to design your own home using Canva. It's the easiest way to make your house look like you spend BIG BUCKS on a decorator. Sssshhhhh... we won't tell! Download Our Canva E-Book:...

The Kathleens are sharing their tips for saving yourself time and money when redesigning a room (or designing it from the ground up) with the help of making a mood board for your vision on Canva! Kathleen Martin reveals her tastes have changed since she first started designing her kitchen and multiple mood boards have really helped her hone in on her vision. Kathleen Heaney says she never buys any...

Looking for interior trim ideas that aren't white? The Kathleens are dusting off their monocles and studying a stack of home decor magazines to bring you the cold hard truth about the baseboard and window casing colors that are trending right now. Plus, the ladies introduce some fun new sound effects and segments to the podcast: Did anyone have a DIY Fail this week? Don't forget to turn over the c...

Put away your texts books... sometimes the school of life has the better curriculum! The Kathleens discuss the unusual paths they took to working as creative content creators. Do we use our 4-year bachelor's degrees? Definitely not! Then they jump into all the new and interesting ways people can work in creative industries that weren't around 5 or 10 years ago. If we could turn back the clocks and...

Kathleen Martin did her second round of faux marble epoxy kitchen countertops and she's ready to spill the tea... just not on the counters! Follow her step-by-step guide on how to achieve transformative results with a handful of tricks. This DIY tutorial is beautiful and budget friendly. Design Trip Survey (2 min): Let's Go On Vacation Together - Take Our Survey! Swap Tips With Fellow DIYers: Join...

Do you have a personal home decor style? The Kathleens are walking through their recent living room and bedroom transformations. Kathleen Martin had to completely restyle her living room after putting up new wallpaper. Kathleen Heaney always forgets the most important decor rule. Whoopsies! Then they reveal their top 3 Instagram Home Decor Influencers of the moment. Shop Our Rooms: Kathleen Martin...

Have you always dreamed of having a beautiful backyard oasis? Kathleen Heaney wasted a bucket of money last year by trying to garden without doing any research or planning. Kathleen Martin is stepping in to share her successful experiences as a beginner gardener and giving all the tips she wishes someone had told her when she first bought her home. From learning your hardiness zone to mapping out...

Earth Day is quickly approaching, so Kathleen Heaney is using the opportunity to discuss one of her favorite topics of all time: Sustainability. When it comes to home decor, DIY renovations, and stylish living the Kathleens share some easy hacks they have for making green decor choices that won't break the bank. But, is sometimes bank breaking worth it? We discuss! Plus, don't miss out on Kathleen...

Years ago, Kathleen Heaney decided to bid adieu to her coffee table in lieu of C-Tables, but now she's rethinking about jumping into the coffee table dating pool. Her only caveat... she doesn't feel confident styling tables! Kathleen Martin, the Queen of Facebook Marketplace Coffee Tables, jumps in to save the day with her easy-to-follow coffee table styling tips + a few other creative ideas about...

Kathleen Martin and Kathleen Heaney have been IKEA customers for years! From the iconic green Stockholm couch to the Malm 4-drawer dresser, the Hemnes armoire, that black and white checkered pillow everyone has, and multiple storage beds including the updated Nordli platform frame - we’ve done A LOT of shopping at America’s favorite Swedish meatball retailer. In this episode, the Kathleens are sha...

Is your home giving off positive mental health vibes? The Kathleens deep dive into the less common spring cleaning and spring decor tips and tricks they've learned over the years that help them keep their houses/apartments feeling happy, peaceful, and supportive of their mental well-being. You're not going to want to miss out on their free wall art tip! #Switcharoo Social Shoutout: @mymulburyhome...

On a whim, Kathleen M found herself looking into modern laminate counter top options and was blown away. Gone are the days of your Grandma's dated, yellowed laminate / Formica counters. New technologies and printing techniques have made laminate counters an affordable, stylish, and sustainable option for your home. Get all the deets from the Kathleens as they dive headfirst into the world of moder...

Kathleen Martin is dishin' out everything we need to know about induction cooktops and induction ranges. Is induction technology safer? Why are politicians fighting about gas and electric stoves? Grab a seat at the table, you're not going to want to miss this one! Sources: oldhouseonline.com consumerreports.org nytimes.com invisacook.com For More Information: KathleenCanDoIt. Com Swap Tips With Fe...

Can you use regular latex paint on fabric furniture? Absolutely… but there are a few crafty caveats. The Kathleens tested out their leftover house paint on three different pieces of upholstered furniture. In this episode they are breaking down their experiment and giving you the tips you need to successful do this (sometimes controversial) DIY at home! It’s good for your wallet and the environment...

The Kathleens are sharing their best tips to tap into your inner artsy DIYer! Kathleen M has been taking ceramics classes for years and even though she's not a pro yet, it brings her so much joy. Kathleen H loves using online teaching programs to take illustration classes. If you feel like you need a new creative outlet to feed your soul, the ladies have you covered with tons of great ideas! Episo...

Kathleen M is droppin' the microphone on the truth about PAINT STORE COLOR MATCHING. (Um... have we all been lied to?!) The ladies continue their convo about fool-proofing the ways you can pick paint colors for your home. Martha Stewart swings by (metaphorically) with her 2023 paint trends. Kathleen H very lovingly called her best friend's walls trash. And, as always, follow your heart - not what...

Choosing a paint color is hard. Too many options. So few walls. Kathleen and Kathleen have spent years standing in the color card section of the hardware store, scratching their heads, and picking some truly awful colors before getting it right. Save yourself time and aguish with their paint-picking system that is guaranteed to give you a wall color you love! Stay tuned for part 2!  We mentioned -...

Decorating your home with peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great way to pack a big design punch without making a permanent commitment. Kathleen H is sharing everything she learned while putting up wallpaper in her bedroom. She made every mistake so you don't have to! What You Need: Wallpaper Tool Kit - https://amzn.to/3XetGdv 5 Organic Wallpaper Prints For Beginners: Forget-Me-Not By Tempaper Saybroo...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but the Kathleens have mixed feelings about the holiday. Ew to lingerie. Yes to SHEETS! Kathleen H shares the CUTEST Paper Source story about Kathleen M's hubby. Kathleen M ponders whether or not a fact she heard about hugs is backed by science. And of course, the ladies are chock full of cute DIY gift ideas that are budget-friendly, along with some home...