In this part two episode focused on budgeting in renovation, Julia and Chris discuss what a budget means to them, and how it has changed over time. They talk about their early days of DIY, and share one of their first projects and how it went horribly awry. Chris and Julia also answer the question, “Is it really a “budget” project if it’s sponsored?” and share their perspective on how they approach sponsored content, while trying to make it relatable. <a href= "http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1111786513">Leave a rating and review for the podcast!</a>   CLJ posts mentioned: <a href= "http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/05/how-to-make-your-new-favorite-dining.html" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/05/how-to-make-your-new-favorite-dining.html&source=gmail&ust=1467728533477000&usg=AFQjCNHr_6-krNepyc8Mw3LYqfDujDIfjA"> How to Make Your NEW Favorite Dining Room Fixture</a> <a href= "http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/05/how-to-make-your-new-favorite-dining.html" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/05/how-to-make-your-new-favorite-dining.html&source=gmail&ust=1467728533477000&usg=AFQjCNHr_6-krNepyc8Mw3LYqfDujDIfjA"> </a><a href= "http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/07/lessons-in-home-decor-humility.html" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/07/lessons-in-home-decor-humility.html&source=gmail&ust=1467728533477000&usg=AFQjCNE-NuYr7AzjrDKcBXqhP8JM-wi5Ag">Lessons in Home Decor Humility</a> <a href= "http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/07/lessons-in-home-decor-humility.html" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2011/07/lessons-in-home-decor-humility.html&source=gmail&ust=1467728533477000&usg=AFQjCNE-NuYr7AzjrDKcBXqhP8JM-wi5Ag"> </a><a href= "http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2016/06/before-and-after-little-girls-room-goes-tween-a-bedding-giveaway.html" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2016/06/before-and-after-little-girls-room-goes-tween-a-bedding-giveaway.html&source=gmail&ust=1467728533477000&usg=AFQjCNFJ0aYMkOh349kUyKknt2rbsBbAgQ">Before and After: Little Girls' Room Goes Tween</a> Other posts mentioned: <a href= "http://www.infoplease.com/spot/winter-olympics-harding.html" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.infoplease.com/spot/winter-olympics-harding.html&source=gmail&ust=1467728533477000&usg=AFQjCNEK8_RkxoeXS2DnmwcQU8j-cVW8Tw"> Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding News Story</a>   Theme song Headphones by Preston Pugmire

Ep 11: Make it Happen, Cap'n - Taking on Projects You've Never Done Before

Conversations about DIY, Home Design, and family. Chris Loves Julia is a DIY home design blog that started in 2008. It has since become the go to place for design and home renovation info for millions of readers. On this podcast we go behind the curtain on blogging, home renovation, and design in general and how it all relates to having a home that is "lived in" by a family.