(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. Fro…

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 i…

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 …

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 superhe…

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 h…

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 in…

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. Ssss…

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 h…

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 D…

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 …

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 - T…

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 Influenc…

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.…

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 wort…

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 tab…

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 meatbal…

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…

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 Kathle…

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 I…

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 h…

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 ladie…

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 tr…

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 colo…

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 Print…

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 id…

It may feel like you need a Ph.D. to figure out what kind of area rug is best for your home, but fret not, the Kathleens have a degree and they're sharing their 'rugucation' with the world. From hand-knotted, to hand-woven, to hooked, power loomed, and (that sneaky little devil) hand-tufted, Kathleen H is blowing the fibrous lid off the warp and th…

The world is a crazy place, but your bedroom shouldn't be. We spend 30% of the week in our bedrooms! Isn't that crazy? The Kathleens share their favorite luxe bedroom must-haves and break down the 4 simple design rules to follow when creating a sleeping chamber worthy of a 5-star rating! Promo Code: Cozy Earth - luxury bedding and loungewear known …

Rugs. Everyone's got 'em, but how much do we really know about that soft (or perhaps not so soft) thing we walk on every day? Kathleen H is slightly obsessed with getting a good rug deal, so she is sharing her knowledge about what materials you should be on the lookout for when you are deciding what rug to put in your home. Welcome to the area rug …

Listener Stacey emailed the Kathleens with a desperate plea: "Help! I hate my house! What can I do?" So the ladies are breaking down the (surprisingly) cheap and easy ways to design your home from semi-scratch to get a whole new look! Kathleen M decides she is going to paper mache a pendant light for her kitchen. Kathleen H admits that she can't st…

The Kathleens reminisce about their best DIY projects of the year and circle back to why some of their fails went topsy-turvy. Kitchens were fluffed. Walls were spruced. Kathleen Martin opens up about her emotional career change. Kathleen Heaney reveals why her hands were bloody when she dreamed up this podcast. Cheers to a fruitful and creative 20…

If you've always been curious about wall stencils, you've come to the right place! Kathleen Martin is giving a step-by-step process on how to get a custom wallpaper look in your home for a fraction of the cost. Last year she stenciled her bathroom not once, BUT TWICE! The first time was a disaster, but the second round turned out beautifully! Buh-b…

The Kathleens are breaking down how to give your bathroom a refresh without any major renovations. Is it possible to feel like you have a new room without lifting a single hammer or paintbrush? Yes! Get all their insider tips on how to choose a shower curtain that looks high-end, learn about the creative new bathroom storage options out there, and …

Much like Texas, when it comes to rugs, your motto should be: Go BIG or go home (rug-less). One of the most common design mistakes people make is getting a rug that is way too small. Kathleen and Kathleen break down exactly what furniture belongs on the rug and off the rug for optimal room-enhancing illusions. Then, Kathleen Heaney goes through dif…

Outdated kitchen cabinets got you feeling down? Let us help! When Kathleen Martin bought her fixer-upper, she knew a full kitchen renovation wasn't in the budget. Kathleen walks us through how she transformed her kitchen cabinets (dishwasher, refrigerator and pantries!) with Fusion Mineral Paint. Shop This Episode Social Shout Outs: @tasha.kaleidos…

Kathleen and Kathleen have been around the block a few thousand times when it comes to getting deals on the highest quality home decor items. With Black Friday quickly sneaking up on us, they are sharing their tips and hot takes on what's worth the money and what isn't. Colorful coffee makers? Check! Statement blankets? Double check! Get your credi…

Thanksgiving decor doesn’t have to be scary. Scary is for Halloween. Kick it to the curb! The Kathleens are sharing their quick and easy DIY Thanksgiving decor ideas. Hot tip: Look no further than your own backyard! Will Kathleen Heaney come out the other end of her DIY Thanksgiving calamity? Say some prayers for her glue gun. ------ Social Shout-O…

Kathleen Martin walks us through how she laid a peel-and-stick tile floor in her bathroom last year. After purchasing conventional tiles, she realized she needed a more temporary option instead. Is it extremely cute? Absolutely! Did her tiles stand the test of time? Listen to find out! Social Shout Outs: @melanie_thomas_design @delancey.diy Shop Th…

Welcome to the debut episode of Kathleen Can Do It, a comedy DIY podcast celebrating the fun and fails of doing it yourself. Each week, Kathleen Heaney and Kathleen Martin tackle a new design topic to help you create the home of your dreams on any budget.Kirjoittanut Kathleen Can Do It: DIY and Design