As we wrap up another year of home projects, half-finished corners, new ideas, and “we’ll get to that later” lists… I wanted to take a moment to look back at what you loved reading most.

These were the stories you bookmarked, shared, revisited, and told me made you feel seen in your own home journeys.

Some were inspiring. Some were practical. Some were “oh wow… so it’s not just me.”

Here are your Top 3 Most-Read Stories of the Year:

1. ​Before & After: A Full-Circle Home Renovation 20 Years in the Making​

The story of a home that was built by a framer and design by his daughter 20 years later and the before-and-afters that made everyone stop scrolling.

2. ​Behind The Build: The Kitchen Inspiration​

A mood-board-turned-milestone. This one resonated because great kitchens don’t start with cabinetry, they start with dreaming, planning, and inspiration that actually aligns with how you live.

3. ​What Angi’s Report Says About How Americans Are Really Handling Homeownership​

A deep-dive into budgets, priorities, and why so many homeowners are choosing renovations over starting fresh.

And because you clicked your way through so many stories this year, here’s the full list of the Top 10 Most-Read Posts:

Top 10 Most-Read Posts of the Year

4. ​Buying a Home with Big Plans to Renovate? Read This First.​

5. ​What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Emailing a Pro​

6. ​Behind The Build: Our Mudroom Inspiration​

7. ​When is a Reno OR Demo Right For You?​

8. ​Why 3D Renderings Were a Game-Changer in Our Build​

9. ​Living Through a Renovation: Survival Tactics for Families​

10. ​Common Floor Plan Faux Pas to Avoid​

🔒 Members-Only Favourites: The Most-Read Private HQ Posts

Our Private HQ community continues to grow — and so does the library of Field Notes, Q&As, case studies, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns.

Here were the top reads exclusively for members:

1. ​Lessons From my Latest Home Inspection​

2. ​The 3 Things That Stall a Build (and How to Avoid Them)​

3. ​Before You Sign-Off: The Post-Construction Walkthrough​

Thank you for reading, for being here, and for making space for homes that feel personal, lived-in, and uniquely yours.

Here’s to another year of building, renovating, learning, planning, and creating spaces that truly feel like home.