We’ve had such an amazing time learning with you this season, and today we’re recapping some of our favorite episodes, PLUS we’ll see how much information we actually retained. This year we covered everything from emergency preparedness to maximilism and watched our show name take on a whole new meaning as we shifted our recording set-up from in-studio to quarantined at home. We’re so excited to chat about some of our most memorable moments and celebrate our awesome school year.

Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious can be. Her company, The Sustainability Concierge makes the sustainable choice both obvious and easy. By the end of this class you’ll have Friday’s take on emergency preparedness and creating a less toxic home.

Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious can be. Her company, The Sustainability Concierge makes the sustainable choice both obvious and easy. By the end of this class you’ll have Friday’s top tips for becoming more energy efficient and a breakdown of light bulbs (because there are so many)!

Today’s instructor, Matthew Garland is the Division Manager at United Northern Mortgage Bankers Limited. He is passionate about real estate financing, and uses his multiple platforms and speaking engagements to educate and empower homeowners. By the end of this class you’ll have a better understanding of refinancing, a break-down of the costs involved and an inside look at the current real estate market.

Today we’re going to talk about how homeowners can improve water efficiency and reduce costs. Our instructor, Paula Henson has worked in landscape design, water conservation and environmental education since 1998. She loves teaching and writing about water, soil, gardening, education and urban design. 

Today’s instructor, Arta Nubani of Junglecasita is a self proclaimed crazy plant lady who started an Instagram account to document her plant growth and obsession. She’s created a space where plant lovers can feel inspired, learn more about plants, and get tips for incorporating them into their home decor- and today she’s spilling it all. By the end of this class you’ll have some basic tips for plant care, answers to your most common plant woes and some next level ideas for plant styling.

If you're dreaming of a home addition, this episode is for you. Today’s guest instructor David Hopkins is currently the VP of construction for Welker Properties in Dallas and also runs the popular DIY YouTube channel, Tough Guys TV. By the end of this class you’ll have the pros and cons of adding on vs buying a new home, a checklist for starting the process and tips for taking on some of your own construction work.

Today we’re going to explore the benefits of living small. Our guest Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small: a comprehensive guide to small-space secrets and real-life solutions for living in 1,200 square feet or less. By the end of this class you’ll have actionable tips for down-sizing, motivation for making changes in your everyday life, and advice for maximizing your square footage.

On this episode we're sharing a bonus clip of our interview with Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi of The RV Atlas. We're discussing the ins and outs of buying or renting your first RV.

Whether you're new to camping or a seasoned pro, today’s guests Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi are going to teach us the different ways that camping can lead to a happier, healthier family. From trip planning tips, to navigating RV dealerships and even exploring in this new time of social distancing―these campers are going to cover it all.

Today’s instructor, Anne Briggs of Anne of All Trades, has been working for years towards building a lifestyle of self-sufficiency . From gardening to raising livestock, woodworking to blacksmithing, Anne has learned on the fly with a fearless do-it-yourself attitude that has made her not only a successful homesteader, but also a social media sensation. By the end of this class you’ll have an idea of what it takes to create a more self sufficient lifestyle.

On today's episode we review our class with Craig Cowan of The Barefoot Forge. We cover a little blacksmithing....a little bee-keeping and discuss why neither one of us wear our real wedding rings.

Today’s instructor, Craig Cowan, is the owner of The Barefoot Forge, a Premiere blacksmithing school in Pittsburgh, PA. Using a variety of blacksmithing techniques, Craig teaches people how to create unique hand forged metal keepsakes. By the end of this class, you’ll have an idea of what’s involved to create your own unique damascus ring, how to set up your own forge at home, and why you might want to pick up beekeeping (or not) as your next hobby! 

A review of our class with Monica Chavez of House of Esperanza! We discuss a few of Monica's favorite hacks, review her strategy for overcoming creative slump and discuss the juggling act of creativity and motherhood.

Today’s instructor, Monica Chavez is a mom, USMC Veteran, Doll Maker, life long DIYer, and the creative behind House of Esperanza! Following her on Instagram feels like a daily invitation into her home, but today we’re going to dig a little deeper and ask her to share the method behind her workflow and family/diy balance.

On this episode we review our class with muralist Racheal Jackson of Banyan Bridges. We put our painting knowledge to the test and discuss whether or not we plan to give a mural a go!

Today’s instructor, Racheal Jackson is a mural magician! Her popular instagram feed @banyanbridges is a stunning collection of DIY interiors, custom murals and so much COLOR! She’s going to share all of her painting knowledge with us and give us the pep talk we need to just go for it!

In the past couple weeks we’ve seen lots of panic surrounding access to grocery store items, and although groceries continue to be readily available, it’s important to think about adjustments we can make in our daily lives that will be more reliable. At the end of the day, disposable just doesn’t last. Luckily for the earth, reliable usually translates to sustainable. Pandemic or not, these 8 changes will create more reliable routines for you, and a decreased footprint on the earth.

As the world confronts the spread of the coronavirus, more and more places are implementing stay-at-home orders. And while we’re all sorting through much bigger worries, we’re also left with the more basic question: What should we do while we have so much time at home?  On this episode we discuss projects you can do while social distancing.

In this episode we talk about all the key takeaways from our class session with Chris Sussman, aka The BBQ Buddha.

On this episode we chat with Chris Sussman aka "The BBQ Buddha" about how to take your grilling talents from zero to hero!

On this episode we chat with Chris Sussman aka "The BBQ Buddha" about how to take your grilling talents from zero to hero!

In this episode, we review our class session with Yardzen co-founder Allison Messner and discuss the things to consider when tackling an outdoor design, and what Yardzen is all about.