You give off the vibe of having decades of a happy marriage and still being in love, lovely to see. Renovations is a test for relationships and you're acing it.
I'm at the point where I'm starting to feel sorry for the people living next door, because for like a year now they have a Filmset next to them where one person is making noise with tools. My point is not that this in itself is bad, but I had people next to me who also thought that it's no problem if they spend their weekends making noise, so ANYTIME I thought "it's a nice day... lets enjoy it" all i hear is "bang, bang, bang, bang".... then nothing... and just when you are about to relax it starts again. I had that for 2 months... they did this all summer to the people living next to them. I dont think they will become friends in the future... Just be honest: Can you imagine having your weekends ruined for a year? Imagine you work all week and come home to....this. I want to see the finished house and "learn about the mindset of people who do this", but over all I have to say that you're lucky that you're not living next to me, because if you make my life hell I would escalate it to a whole new level, so you never forget the time you did try to mess with me and thought you would get away with it for cloud.
@@DreaMeRHoLic get over it LMAO you sound so crazy complaining about someone renovating their home as if jenna is doing it on purpose. you literally sound paranoid and crazy, do you hear yourself? it's not forever and the world doesn't revolve around you.
@DreaMeRHoLic someone renovating is not them messing with you 😂😂😂 the world doesn't revolve around you, people are allowed to build and renovate houses
It's been a long year renovating this house and it's going to be an even longer year next year so we finally forced ourself to take a break and we went to NYC. We recorded this before we left so I hope you enjoy hearing all the new updates/behind the scenes on the abandoned house reno. Thanks for everyone who sent questions on my IG and patreon. Instagram: instagram.com/jennaphipps/ & Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/jennaphipps
Unlikely you will be able to move in "unfinished" issue is that when you work on the interior, dust & materials will be every where. Really you have to at least get all the drywall hung & painting done before you can have a chance of moving in. From what I see you have a lot of work to do before even dry wall goes up: electrical, plumbing, HVAC. That is going to take a long time to do by yourself, especially since you never done those things before. Maybe if you sub it all out, you can get it all done over the next year, but finding good contractors that won't take shortcuts\poor workmanship, use low quality products, is going to be a problem.
You guys have definitely more than earned it! I hope you both have a fun and relaxing holiday season 😊 In regards to flooring, if you’re considering having children in the future it might be worth factoring that into your decision making. We had tile flooring when our youngest was a newborn, and something I had never considered until experiencing it was just how badly it impacted my mental health and post partum anxiety, and how much more harmful any bumps and falls would be for him once he started moving! We ended up laying those eva foam tiles over everywhere to keep him safe (effective, but not exactly the aesthetic we would’ve liked 😂)
I had to pause the video at 15:00. Please, before you decide on tile, check out cork floors. They are AMAZING to live with, they are soft so help with sound in open spaces, they are warm and sturdier than hardwood when you have animals. My parents have tile throughout their home and they hate it. We all have to wear house shoes now because standing on the tile to make dinner is murder on your feet and knees. Tile is slippery so your pups may wipe out if running. I have dropped dishes in my kitchen and not broken them, that will never happen on tile. Oh, btw, cork is also period correct for MCM 😉
I had a cringe moment too when they mentioned tile. I can never imagine it feeling warm. Cork sounds like a great idea, especially in the vein of a mid century modern esthetic. My parents put it in my brother's room in the 50's.
I'll just say this: If your man is willing to build (or rebuild) a house for you then that man is a KEEPER!!! Plus the construction experience is going to make you two grow closer together... Good work guys, love watching the build!!!
Based on what we see of him, Nick has an uncommonly chill attitude for a guy. The truth is many men struggle to work with women as equals on projects like this. Keep up the good work.
My husband (also a Nick) was the same when we built our house in the Northern Territory in Australia years ago. Every weekend for 6 months was spent making mud bricks & then every weekend was spent building. We had a 2 month baby & a 2yr old when we started 😂
My husband and I have built a couple dozen houses over the years in the Northwest. We always prefer wood flooring (over any type of tile) in the main living areas. It is cleaner, more temperate, and softer on the feet. When we do use tile (entry ways/laundry room/bathrooms) we ALWAYS use floor heat. Once you live with it, you’ll never want to be without it!
yeah, was going to comment this. My parents even put wood flooring in their bathrooms and it's great. Sooo much more comfortable than tile. And it's no issue with water getting on the wood and ruining it.
Totally agree. I had a tile kitchen countertop once and it was an absolute nightmare to keep it looking clean. Made me anti-tile in general-it’s so much work.
I love how your relationship has grown and strengthened along side of the build. Not many couples would have made it this far. I just love how yalls love story is time-lined with the house.
FYI for anyone who doesn’t know the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), it is incredibly expensive. All the land that could be built on already is built on and is limited by mountains, rivers and oceans. That makes the price soar so there is no way they would be able to buy that size house with that view. I know that in parts of the states and around the world that isn’t the case and you can just expand outwards and have less expensive options. The natural topography makes it a gorgeous place to live but it is a double edged sword.
For real. There are houses in Abbotsford, with no view and less land for 1.5m or more. The Vancouver/fraser valley area is so stupidly expensive. There’s a reason I don’t live there anymore lol
@@mnossy11 for sure. I am in Ontario, but used to live in BC, housing prices have exploded since 2020, for many reasons, but in highly populated areas where there is no more land to build, and building permits are incredibly difficult to get with MANY restrictions, all of these things get factored into the price of a home. A builder I know told me a few months ago, a house he could build for his cost of $400k in 2019, today that exact same house on the same plot of land is now $650 minimum. Things like scarce skilled labour, scarcity in supplies, and huge increases in permits (he said for a build in 2019 he might have had 20 permits he had to complete, coming in around 50k, today that same house same land is 60 permits and more like 100k-120k just in permits. Housing in Canada right now is absolutely insane, so what they are doing absolutely makes a whole lot of sense and is going to be a VERY good financial decision as they will reap the sweat equity big time down the road.
As someone that is currently doing a DIY whole house reno... HIGHLY recommend having the drywall installed, mudded and sanded before moving in :) The dust goes EVERYWHERE! Love following along!
I have to agree with another's comment, dont do ceramic tile, at least everywhere. Hardwood is so much easier to clean and replace if it cracks or gets damaged. I absolutely love this. I am so invested.
From someone that’s been in the construction industry both on and offshore for the last 20 years, you’ve done a fantastic job and this is a well earned rest. Can’t wait to see what comes next! Enjoy the holidays.
Jenna and Nick, it has been my pleasure watching every week the transformations happening at your home. I also enjoy the Q & A segments. I had no idea that the relationship was fairly new at the beginning of the project. It warms my heart to hear you talk about family and future plans. Everything I have watched (all episodes) I have loved. This is a labor of love project, and I hope you two have a smooth and easy 2025 on the house build/decor. Hears to an early move in!!!!
How cool having Eagles nearby. They symbolise protection of the home when they do so. Thank you for all the answers to these great questions. Enjoy your break in NYC.
Yall are going to be amazing parents based on the future of the house section. Knowing that kids are their own people and shouldnt take on the dreams of their parents. So excited to continue to watch!
We built 3 of our homes from the ground up. The first one was when we were 19 and 20 years old. Took us 1 1/2 years. Only we two worked on it alone. One day of shingling help. Electrical, plumbing, heating, all wood finish work, mud and tape Sheetrock, laid oak floors. It was a 3 bedroom one bath home. This is how we started our marriage. We built a house and had 2 kids by the time we moved in. It has cemented our relationship as we celebrate our 56th wedding anniversary in a couple days. I started watching you, Jenna with all your crochet and creativity and really was excited to hear about the house remodel. Brings back so many memories. God’s richest blessings to you both.
When you were talking about what your kids might do with the house I realised this video series might one day become a cool historical record for your future generations to look back on, like we might do today with old letters and photographs. That's so cool.
I am impressed. Your tenacity is to be admired. You are learning and continue to move forward anyway. Most people do not realize how difficult a construction project like this is. Many moving parts. Weather seal the house first so your new work won't be ruined. Plywood delaminates quickly. A certificate of occupancy may be tough unless your house is finished. Plus, insurance usually needs the building to be completed also. Keep up the good work. You guys are the best.
hardwood is warm to the touch/feel. Tile is very cold. (esp real stone). hardwood can get scratched (esp by big dogs/kids) but can generally be refinished. Tile doesn't show little scratches, but it can crack or break. (esp for example moving heavy things across it). HTH
I've said this on a lot of my favorite channels. You can have the best cameras, mics and editing and have interesting content but if you are a dud on camera or are boring to listen to you won't be successful. Personality is the #1 ingredient for a great channel and you guys are very enjoyable to watch.
I’ve watched a lot of your videos since you bought this house. I can really empathize with you. My wife and I bought a mid-century modern house and it took us one year to do all the work and finally move in. During this time, she got pregnant our first child. 9 months of carrying him along while swinging a hammer. So, my advice to you Jenna is-please don’t go in that direction! 😂 It was the most stress she and we have ever been through in our lives. Although, when the baby was born we finally had a habitable home, but we also had to put up with all the stuff that we didn’t finish. Sixteen years later, it was all worth it. Don’t lose hope.
I love that you didn't "just buy a house" because this house was so big and fascinating and unique, and much more fun ( not just for You Tube) but to live in, knowing you preserved a peice of history and are honouring the oringnal design like with wood panelling choices you mentionef. That is something so special. And the mid century architecture, once restored, is going to be so cool to actually live in compared to a cookie cutter modern or recently renovated house. ❤
You guys are the best of your generation! I'm older and we are heavy into diy and live watching you learn, share, and grow. Great content, well presented, and I cannot wait for you to get to move in and finish your dream home. It's never ending! Stay strong, enjoy your week deserved break!
Grandparents have a 100+ year old farm with old growth lumber everywhere. You are not kidding how ridiculously different the quality of lumber is today! It's wild. I've loved seeing some other people who really appreciate it as well
What you two are doing is definitely the most challenging house project. Consider that you did somewhere on the order of 3x the work of, say, building a house from scratch. You had to empty the house, demolish the house, and then build it.... but not just demo and build.... you *carefully* did a partial demo, and then carefully mated the build into the remaining original structure. Very challenging and very impressive.
Kind of can’t believe your relationship wasn’t that old before this project began. What a huge commitment to take on in the context of a growing relationship. You do put forward a united, compatible front and it’s great that everybody celebrates that. But don’t believe the hype! You don’t have to be the perfect couple to be happy, and you should expect setbacks like the ones you encountered on this project. Let yourselves be imperfect and share only what you feel comfortable with. We’re just observers who are, in our own minimal way, helping you make this project possible.
Have you considered Marmoleum from BC floors… definitely check them out. I installed it in my apartment because I also like a mid-century vibe and the patterns and colours are so cool. And I’ve absolutely loved them. They feel like wood on your feet.
My husband is very handy and now retired and loves to build. He thinks you guys are super humans. Frickin amazing ,adaptable, persistent, hard working young peeps. I agree. We are rooting for you.
I love it that you two have figured out already that the little shit doesn’t matter. Not worth fighting for. You’re way ahead of the game for a happy relationship. I look forward to watching your journey in life and family. Stay true to yourselves and each other. Much love to all. ❤ Happy Holidays!!🎉
Everyone needs rest! You deserve it! I'm proud of you guys, you did so much work on that house, I'm obsessed with this renovation ❤ enjoy your holiday.
I hope you guys don't mind but I laughed a little bit when Nick said what is coming up next isn't going to be tedious or labor intense. Sanding drywall and getting drywall ready to paint is both of those things. I am currently working on my basement and it's only 4 rooms but man did sanding the drywall stink. Mudding wasn't too bad, but after the 3rd coat I was ready to be done.
You both are incredibly courageous for taking on project such as this. Taking a break from the house will divert your brains to think about some else and give you chance to regroup and rethink many aspects of the projects ahead of you.
You know, it's kind of nice that you're finding the majority of your contractors through word of mouth because then it adds to that passion project mentality like "I heard this is happening and I have the skills to help, so, here I am!" Obviously, there's probably more that goes into it than that, but I just think it's cool. I know it's frustrating when you guys don't get any responses, but that makes it so much more impactful when you do get a response and it's someone willing to devote their time and energy and knowledge into your project.
I think you guys are content creators first, home builders second. Once this is done, I hope you'll jump to new things you want to do. Because whatever you do will be good content! I'd love to see you, for instance, restore a car. Or Jenna make art for the home. Or even travel together. Keep pursuing your dreams, we'll come along.
It's all about trying out power tools - my dad bought me a power drill when I was a girl just going out to live by myself after university and let me drill some test holes in wood and the basement walls. And I've been self sufficient in that regard ever since - it's awesome
What I love about you two is that you have made the right decisions of how much to renovate. Making sure that when all is said and done you will have an excellent home! Loved it when you redid the stairway!
I know only some people believe in soul mates. But, I definitely feel like you guys fit together. You flow together, and your personalities match each other perfectly. I have loved watching this entire series.
I pretty much hate ads but that havoc ad at 1:15 is a pretty neat and unintrusive way of advertising. it genuinely looks like a real table, and I was wondering how that chip bag was animated. the first ad I've seen in awhile that didn't get on my nerves
I can already see Jenna sitting near a window with a knitting or crochet project in progress watching the dogs suntan by the pool while Nick is playing video games … lol seriously wishing you much more happiness. You kids rock!
Folks you need to sheet plastic a warming area where you can take breaks in. A small space heater would keep it comfortable gas or electric. I recommend a Mr Heater buddy heater with a hose and filter for a 20 lb bottle. You’ll get about 100 hours on the low setting.
Take rest and recharge. You cant give what tou don't have! We would be devastated if you burned out. Also refocus on each other OUTSIDE of the context of the house. Your relationship seems to be so solid (inspiring actually) but dont take that connection for granted. Love you guys like you are family! Xxxx
Watching your RUclips channel has been one of my favourite weekly rituals of 2024. I’m so excited to continue watching on next year after you’ve had a very well earned break :) Enjoy your time off! Your work ethic is so epic and you guys make the best team. Lots of love from Sydney, Australia ❤️❤️
I renovated a camper floor - bedroom, kitchen and dining area- with my husband and it was so fun and rewarding and so over budget! 🤣 But it made us appreciate each other so much more and made us so close. Thanks for sharing this experience. My husband would never agree to be videotaped.
I wouldnt watch your videos so religously if you guys didnt have such a beautiful relationship. I hope one day to find my jenna out there. Look forward to seeing what the future holds for you guys!
I am happy to see you two mesh so well together in personalities and work ethics. You'll have a happy home, happy family, happy life - God willing. You are a fabulous couple.
I agree others who have said please reconsider about the tile. We bought a condo with tiled bathroom, kitchen, and hallways, and carpeted bedrooms and living room. We opted to use engineered hardwood for the living room, and bedrooms, but kept the tiled hallways, kitchen, and bathroom. We regretted doing that way because the tile is a killer on feet and knees. We ended up getting the hallways and dining room done in the hardwood (we were lucky they still had our wood), and I regret not putting wood on the kitchen floor. So, yeah, I recommend tile only in the bathroom. Plus, when you add wood as an afterthought you end up with lots of transitions which break up the flow of the hardwood. Hard lessons learned. Thanks for this Q&A, and Happy Christmas or Chanukah!
How fun! *settles in with crochet project * ☺️🧡. 4:34 JENNA. Your editing skills are SERIOUSLY TOP NOTCH. Impressive. 🔥 I wish I had asked how many square feet the finished house will be. It looks so ginormous sometimes, but then sometimes, not. It’s gonna be sooooo SO GORGEOUS! ☺️🧡
You absolutely have to hand select your wood. I once bought a new build, and while visiting the site - caught the contractors installing joists that had a ton of termite damage and active termites.
Excellent Q & A. Great questions were asked and answered. The fact that you two grew closer through this tells you what your future is going to be like together. And it's going to be great. I agree that you can get a lot more for your money when renovating an existing house (and a abandoned one at that) over buying a new one. I can't wait to see the finished project. But in another year or so what will I watch on Wednesday? 😁 I'm loving these videos. ❤️💙
So many gems in here! I make RUclips videos in a similar spirit as you and will be renovating my tiny home in the coming spring/summer and I really appreciate what you guys share about your process because it's definitely helping me mentally (and emotionally) prepare. Love how much of a team you guys are and how supportive you are of what eachother does best. Sending love from my little corner of the world to yours ♡
I came for the pom-poms and the crochet but stayed for the massive construction project.
Same
Yes! I came to see how to sew a dress 2 years ago and I’ve been here ever since
How to crochet a sweater in one day and rebuild a house in two years
SAME
You give off the vibe of having decades of a happy marriage and still being in love, lovely to see. Renovations is a test for relationships and you're acing it.
I'm at the point where I'm starting to feel sorry for the people living next door, because for like a year now they have a Filmset next to them where one person is making noise with tools.
My point is not that this in itself is bad, but I had people next to me who also thought that it's no problem if they spend their weekends making noise, so ANYTIME I thought "it's a nice day... lets enjoy it" all i hear is "bang, bang, bang, bang".... then nothing... and just when you are about to relax it starts again. I had that for 2 months... they did this all summer to the people living next to them. I dont think they will become friends in the future...
Just be honest:
Can you imagine having your weekends ruined for a year?
Imagine you work all week and come home to....this.
I want to see the finished house and "learn about the mindset of people who do this", but over all I have to say that you're lucky that you're not living next to me, because if you make my life hell I would escalate it to a whole new level, so you never forget the time you did try to mess with me and thought you would get away with it for cloud.
@@DreaMeRHoLic get over it LMAO you sound so crazy complaining about someone renovating their home as if jenna is doing it on purpose. you literally sound paranoid and crazy, do you hear yourself? it's not forever and the world doesn't revolve around you.
You should invite some of us to come and assist with this.😊
@@DreaMeRHoLic This feels so much like a 'not in my backyard' kind of comment, and it's not good.
@DreaMeRHoLic someone renovating is not them messing with you 😂😂😂 the world doesn't revolve around you, people are allowed to build and renovate houses
It's been a long year renovating this house and it's going to be an even longer year next year so we finally forced ourself to take a break and we went to NYC. We recorded this before we left so I hope you enjoy hearing all the new updates/behind the scenes on the abandoned house reno. Thanks for everyone who sent questions on my IG and patreon. Instagram: instagram.com/jennaphipps/ & Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/jennaphipps
Unlikely you will be able to move in "unfinished" issue is that when you work on the interior, dust & materials will be every where. Really you have to at least get all the drywall hung & painting done before you can have a chance of moving in. From what I see you have a lot of work to do before even dry wall goes up: electrical, plumbing, HVAC. That is going to take a long time to do by yourself, especially since you never done those things before. Maybe if you sub it all out, you can get it all done over the next year, but finding good contractors that won't take shortcuts\poor workmanship, use low quality products, is going to be a problem.
You guys have definitely more than earned it! I hope you both have a fun and relaxing holiday season 😊
In regards to flooring, if you’re considering having children in the future it might be worth factoring that into your decision making. We had tile flooring when our youngest was a newborn, and something I had never considered until experiencing it was just how badly it impacted my mental health and post partum anxiety, and how much more harmful any bumps and falls would be for him once he started moving! We ended up laying those eva foam tiles over everywhere to keep him safe (effective, but not exactly the aesthetic we would’ve liked 😂)
I'm a long time contractor and have done many flat roofs. I would love to help yall out with your roof. Lemme know.
I also do tile work. Ask me for a video of my work.
@@guytech7310well, they did say 2026!😂
You need to have future Q&As in the same exact spot as progression.
AND EAGLES! ♥️
Your kids may surprise you and want the house because it's more than a house, Mom and Dad built it together and that is just so special and rare.
I had to pause the video at 15:00. Please, before you decide on tile, check out cork floors. They are AMAZING to live with, they are soft so help with sound in open spaces, they are warm and sturdier than hardwood when you have animals. My parents have tile throughout their home and they hate it. We all have to wear house shoes now because standing on the tile to make dinner is murder on your feet and knees. Tile is slippery so your pups may wipe out if running. I have dropped dishes in my kitchen and not broken them, that will never happen on tile. Oh, btw, cork is also period correct for MCM 😉
I'm so glad you mentioned this! I always forget about cork, but it is a great material. REALLY saves on the heating and cooling bills as well.
I Agree! Cork would be fabulous in the hallways. PLEASE check into it! Totally mid century, green and sound deadening!
Excellent comment!
I had a cringe moment too when they mentioned tile. I can never imagine it feeling warm. Cork sounds like a great idea, especially in the vein of a mid century modern esthetic. My parents put it in my brother's room in the 50's.
I got a baked cork board floor and I love it. So easy to clean, pretty soft and the design is so warm and beautiful.
I'll just say this: If your man is willing to build (or rebuild) a house for you then that man is a KEEPER!!! Plus the construction experience is going to make you two grow closer together... Good work guys, love watching the build!!!
@@pebear She's a keeper too, with the cleverness of making such good content even before the house. She crocheted her wedding dress! ☺️
@starklingspars8956 For sure!!!
it also might not.
he is a keeper, she is a keeper. they are both working very hard re-building THEIR house together. 💛
Based on what we see of him, Nick has an uncommonly chill attitude for a guy.
The truth is many men struggle to work with women as equals on projects like this.
Keep up the good work.
That is so true, his attitude is impressive(and attractive).
Plus the fact that they are together non stop…like you said most men would struggle
My husband (also a Nick) was the same when we built our house in the Northern Territory in Australia years ago. Every weekend for 6 months was spent making mud bricks & then every weekend was spent building. We had a 2 month baby & a 2yr old when we started 😂
My husband and I have built a couple dozen houses over the years in the Northwest. We always prefer wood flooring (over any type of tile) in the main living areas. It is cleaner, more temperate, and softer on the feet. When we do use tile (entry ways/laundry room/bathrooms) we ALWAYS use floor heat. Once you live with it, you’ll never want to be without it!
And so much easier to clean
And so much easier to clean. I worked where it was tiels to clean big part of the public areas and it just hell to clean
yeah, was going to comment this. My parents even put wood flooring in their bathrooms and it's great. Sooo much more comfortable than tile. And it's no issue with water getting on the wood and ruining it.
Don’t do tile everywhere just in bathrooms. Grout is the worst to clean and never stays clean. Tile also cracks after time and it’s harder to repair.
Agreed
Yep.
You can get bathroom walls as sheets that last as long as tile but so easy to clean
Totally agree. I had a tile kitchen countertop once and it was an absolute nightmare to keep it looking clean. Made me anti-tile in general-it’s so much work.
What do you recommend instead?
I love how your relationship has grown and strengthened along side of the build. Not many couples would have made it this far. I just love how yalls love story is time-lined with the house.
How long have they been together?❤
Especially being a fairly new relationship
@@EbbaRamstig She has a video that's only a year old talking about the end of an engagement. So could only be a few months before they started.
FYI for anyone who doesn’t know the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), it is incredibly expensive. All the land that could be built on already is built on and is limited by mountains, rivers and oceans. That makes the price soar so there is no way they would be able to buy that size house with that view. I know that in parts of the states and around the world that isn’t the case and you can just expand outwards and have less expensive options. The natural topography makes it a gorgeous place to live but it is a double edged sword.
No kidding. Their neighbors houses are probably worth like 5-10 million.
For real. There are houses in Abbotsford, with no view and less land for 1.5m or more. The Vancouver/fraser valley area is so stupidly expensive. There’s a reason I don’t live there anymore lol
I think it's pretty obvious this an expensive piece of land
@@mnossy11 for sure. I am in Ontario, but used to live in BC, housing prices have exploded since 2020, for many reasons, but in highly populated areas where there is no more land to build, and building permits are incredibly difficult to get with MANY restrictions, all of these things get factored into the price of a home. A builder I know told me a few months ago, a house he could build for his cost of $400k in 2019, today that exact same house on the same plot of land is now $650 minimum. Things like scarce skilled labour, scarcity in supplies, and huge increases in permits (he said for a build in 2019 he might have had 20 permits he had to complete, coming in around 50k, today that same house same land is 60 permits and more like 100k-120k just in permits. Housing in Canada right now is absolutely insane, so what they are doing absolutely makes a whole lot of sense and is going to be a VERY good financial decision as they will reap the sweat equity big time down the road.
As someone that is currently doing a DIY whole house reno... HIGHLY recommend having the drywall installed, mudded and sanded before moving in :) The dust goes EVERYWHERE! Love following along!
I have to agree with another's comment, dont do ceramic tile, at least everywhere. Hardwood is so much easier to clean and replace if it cracks or gets damaged. I absolutely love this. I am so invested.
its also an insulator, from heat and cold
From someone that’s been in the construction industry both on and offshore for the last 20 years, you’ve done a fantastic job and this is a well earned rest. Can’t wait to see what comes next! Enjoy the holidays.
Take as much rest as you need! You earned it
I’m in awe if you two. Most couples struggle to survive this kind of intense renovation, yet you are thriving. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Jenna and Nick, it has been my pleasure watching every week the transformations happening at your home. I also enjoy the Q & A segments. I had no idea that the relationship was fairly new at the beginning of the project. It warms my heart to hear you talk about family and future plans. Everything I have watched (all episodes) I have loved. This is a labor of love project, and I hope you two have a smooth and easy 2025 on the house build/decor. Hears to an early move in!!!!
How cool having Eagles nearby. They symbolise protection of the home when they do so. Thank you for all the answers to these great questions. Enjoy your break in NYC.
Yall are going to be amazing parents based on the future of the house section. Knowing that kids are their own people and shouldnt take on the dreams of their parents.
So excited to continue to watch!
We built 3 of our homes from the ground up. The first one was when we were 19 and 20 years old. Took us 1 1/2 years. Only we two worked on it alone. One day of shingling help. Electrical, plumbing, heating, all wood finish work, mud and tape Sheetrock, laid oak floors. It was a 3 bedroom one bath home. This is how we started our marriage. We built a house and had 2 kids by the time we moved in. It has cemented our relationship as we celebrate our 56th wedding anniversary in a couple days. I started watching you, Jenna with all your crochet and creativity and really was excited to hear about the house remodel. Brings back so many memories. God’s richest blessings to you both.
When you were talking about what your kids might do with the house I realised this video series might one day become a cool historical record for your future generations to look back on, like we might do today with old letters and photographs. That's so cool.
I am impressed. Your tenacity is to be admired. You are learning and continue to move forward anyway. Most people do not realize how difficult a construction project like this is. Many moving parts. Weather seal the house first so your new work won't be ruined. Plywood delaminates quickly. A certificate of occupancy may be tough unless your house is finished. Plus, insurance usually needs the building to be completed also. Keep up the good work. You guys are the best.
hardwood is warm to the touch/feel. Tile is very cold. (esp real stone). hardwood can get scratched (esp by big dogs/kids) but can generally be refinished. Tile doesn't show little scratches, but it can crack or break. (esp for example moving heavy things across it). HTH
Tile is hard on the back after prolonged standing while working in the kitchen.
I've said this on a lot of my favorite channels. You can have the best cameras, mics and editing and have interesting content but if you are a dud on camera or are boring to listen to you won't be successful. Personality is the #1 ingredient for a great channel and you guys are very enjoyable to watch.
I’ve watched a lot of your videos since you bought this house. I can really empathize with you. My wife and I bought a mid-century modern house and it took us one year to do all the work and finally move in. During this time, she got pregnant our first child. 9 months of carrying him along while swinging a hammer. So, my advice to you Jenna is-please don’t go in that direction! 😂 It was the most stress she and we have ever been through in our lives. Although, when the baby was born we finally had a habitable home, but we also had to put up with all the stuff that we didn’t finish.
Sixteen years later, it was all worth it.
Don’t lose hope.
I love that you didn't "just buy a house" because this house was so big and fascinating and unique, and much more fun ( not just for You Tube) but to live in, knowing you preserved a peice of history and are honouring the oringnal design like with wood panelling choices you mentionef. That is something so special. And the mid century architecture, once restored, is going to be so cool to actually live in compared to a cookie cutter modern or recently renovated house.
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Enjoy your NYC relaxation trip :) also can’t believe you’re an hour away from me currently, watching from Connecticut!
Same!
Me too
So glad you managed to get a holiday. It’s important.
You guys are the best of your generation! I'm older and we are heavy into diy and live watching you learn, share, and grow. Great content, well presented, and I cannot wait for you to get to move in and finish your dream home. It's never ending! Stay strong, enjoy your week deserved break!
the amount of work you guys have done on your own with a little help here and there is crazy, take all the time you need to relax!
Grandparents have a 100+ year old farm with old growth lumber everywhere. You are not kidding how ridiculously different the quality of lumber is today! It's wild. I've loved seeing some other people who really appreciate it as well
Jenna your take on not expecting the house to stay in the family and allowing kids to follow different dreams for their lives was BEAUTIFUL.
What you two are doing is definitely the most challenging house project. Consider that you did somewhere on the order of 3x the work of, say, building a house from scratch. You had to empty the house, demolish the house, and then build it.... but not just demo and build.... you *carefully* did a partial demo, and then carefully mated the build into the remaining original structure. Very challenging and very impressive.
Kind of can’t believe your relationship wasn’t that old before this project began. What a huge commitment to take on in the context of a growing relationship. You do put forward a united, compatible front and it’s great that everybody celebrates that. But don’t believe the hype! You don’t have to be the perfect couple to be happy, and you should expect setbacks like the ones you encountered on this project. Let yourselves be imperfect and share only what you feel comfortable with. We’re just observers who are, in our own minimal way, helping you make this project possible.
Have you considered Marmoleum from BC floors… definitely check them out. I installed it in my apartment because I also like a mid-century vibe and the patterns and colours are so cool. And I’ve absolutely loved them. They feel like wood on your feet.
My husband is very handy and now retired and loves to build. He thinks you guys are super humans. Frickin amazing ,adaptable, persistent, hard working young peeps. I agree. We are rooting for you.
I love it that you two have figured out already that the little shit doesn’t matter. Not worth fighting for. You’re way ahead of the game for a happy relationship. I look forward to watching your journey in life and family. Stay true to yourselves and each other. Much love to all. ❤ Happy Holidays!!🎉
I always described my 'fear' of power tools as 'healthy respect'. I still have healthy respect for our table saw.
Take all the time you guys need!! Its been a long time with nonstop hard work. You earn it!!!
Everyone needs rest! You deserve it! I'm proud of you guys, you did so much work on that house, I'm obsessed with this renovation ❤ enjoy your holiday.
I just adore these two. They are so sweet and work so well together.
I love the way you two work together and laugh
Okay, I love this question, and I love your responses! But can we just acknowledge how absolutely amazing this window wall is!?!? 7:19
I have window wall envy.
I was super nervous they weren’t going to keep that in the final design and I’m so glad they did
I hope you guys don't mind but I laughed a little bit when Nick said what is coming up next isn't going to be tedious or labor intense. Sanding drywall and getting drywall ready to paint is both of those things. I am currently working on my basement and it's only 4 rooms but man did sanding the drywall stink. Mudding wasn't too bad, but after the 3rd coat I was ready to be done.
Amen!!!! Remodeled my sister's bathroom and finishing the drywall was the worst part...she loves it! I could be happy never doing that again, lol...
I think they meant compared to what they’ve already been doing so far it doesn’t compare
they said its mostly panelling. thus little drywall.
That ad was slick lol
You both are incredibly courageous for taking on project such as this. Taking a break from the house will divert your brains to think about some else and give you chance to regroup and rethink many aspects of the projects ahead of you.
You know, it's kind of nice that you're finding the majority of your contractors through word of mouth because then it adds to that passion project mentality like "I heard this is happening and I have the skills to help, so, here I am!" Obviously, there's probably more that goes into it than that, but I just think it's cool. I know it's frustrating when you guys don't get any responses, but that makes it so much more impactful when you do get a response and it's someone willing to devote their time and energy and knowledge into your project.
I think you guys are content creators first, home builders second. Once this is done, I hope you'll jump to new things you want to do. Because whatever you do will be good content! I'd love to see you, for instance, restore a car. Or Jenna make art for the home. Or even travel together. Keep pursuing your dreams, we'll come along.
I love watching you both fix this house.
It's all about trying out power tools - my dad bought me a power drill when I was a girl just going out to live by myself after university and let me drill some test holes in wood and the basement walls.
And I've been self sufficient in that regard ever since - it's awesome
What I love about you two is that you have made the right decisions of how much to renovate. Making sure that when all is said and done you will have an excellent home! Loved it when you redid the stairway!
People don’t understand how long it takes to JUST EDIT a video…. Editing can often be 20+ hours in itself.
You two are sweet, competent, and a joy to listen to. 💎💎
I know only some people believe in soul mates. But, I definitely feel like you guys fit together. You flow together, and your personalities match each other perfectly.
I have loved watching this entire series.
I pretty much hate ads but that havoc ad at 1:15 is a pretty neat and unintrusive way of advertising. it genuinely looks like a real table, and I was wondering how that chip bag was animated. the first ad I've seen in awhile that didn't get on my nerves
I can already see Jenna sitting near a window with a knitting or crochet project in progress watching the dogs suntan by the pool while Nick is playing video games … lol seriously wishing you much more happiness. You kids rock!
Great q and a. And you both certainly earned and deserve a rest. Happy Holidays!! 🎄🤗❣️❣️
Thanks for letting us come along on this journey with you. Looking forward to seeing the progress in the new year. Enjoy your break!
Came for the answers to the questions stayed for the marriage counseling. You guys are awesome.
Congratulations to you guys for prioritizing some downtime!!!
Enjoy your trip to New York. This was great having the Q&A. Thank you for sharing.❤
Loved getting all these answers and deeper insight into the project, glad you guys are taking a bit to relax in nyc!
Folks you need to sheet plastic a warming area where you can take breaks in. A small space heater would keep it comfortable gas or electric. I recommend a Mr Heater buddy heater with a hose and filter for a 20 lb bottle. You’ll get about 100 hours on the low setting.
I love seeing how you two interact on this whole project. You seem like an amazing couple with a very strong relationship. ❤
Take rest and recharge. You cant give what tou don't have! We would be devastated if you burned out. Also refocus on each other OUTSIDE of the context of the house. Your relationship seems to be so solid (inspiring actually) but dont take that connection for granted. Love you guys like you are family! Xxxx
A renovation like this could do so much for a relationship i love too see you stil going steady and still loving each other. ❤️
Would love to see you guys take on another project after this one is complete! Enjoying the content, thanks for sharing
You guys take care of each other 1st! Thanks for the Q&A . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ❣
Watching your RUclips channel has been one of my favourite weekly rituals of 2024. I’m so excited to continue watching on next year after you’ve had a very well earned break :) Enjoy your time off! Your work ethic is so epic and you guys make the best team. Lots of love from Sydney, Australia ❤️❤️
Felt like yesterday that you were introducing nick. Then a House....now, now. I can't wait for the next video.
I renovated a camper floor - bedroom, kitchen and dining area- with my husband and it was so fun and rewarding and so over budget! 🤣
But it made us appreciate each other so much more and made us so close.
Thanks for sharing this experience. My husband would never agree to be videotaped.
SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS AND EXCITED FOR WHATS TO COME! 💕🕺❤
I love you two so much. My husband and I would have gouged out each other's eyes by now (we've been together 35 years). Keep up the good work. 🥰❤❤
Such a great series! Merry Christmas Jenna and Nicky!! 🎄
You two have the most unique, awesome vibe!! The first video I watched I was instantly hooked. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!
I wouldnt watch your videos so religously if you guys didnt have such a beautiful relationship. I hope one day to find my jenna out there. Look forward to seeing what the future holds for you guys!
I am happy to see you two mesh so well together in personalities and work ethics. You'll have a happy home, happy family, happy life - God willing. You are a fabulous couple.
Have you considered cork, it's renewable and very warm under foot and lots of different styles now
This is where I say don't do tile!!!! Everything you drop smashes. I've just taken my tile floor out of the kitchen and it was a nightmare.
Happy Holidays take a break until after New Years and enjoy. You deserve it.
🎄 Merry Christmas Jenna and Nicky! And, to everybody here in the comments section as well 🎄
Just a thought for the flooring choice…cork…very MCM…keep up the good work guys and can’t wait for the next vid!
I agree others who have said please reconsider about the tile. We bought a condo with tiled bathroom, kitchen, and hallways, and carpeted bedrooms and living room. We opted to use engineered hardwood for the living room, and bedrooms, but kept the tiled hallways, kitchen, and bathroom. We regretted doing that way because the tile is a killer on feet and knees. We ended up getting the hallways and dining room done in the hardwood (we were lucky they still had our wood), and I regret not putting wood on the kitchen floor. So, yeah, I recommend tile only in the bathroom. Plus, when you add wood as an afterthought you end up with lots of transitions which break up the flow of the hardwood. Hard lessons learned. Thanks for this Q&A, and Happy Christmas or Chanukah!
You guys are amazing! My partner and I watch your videos first thing Thursday morning from New Zealand! Thanks and have an amazing Christmas!🎄
How fun! *settles in with crochet project * ☺️🧡. 4:34 JENNA. Your editing skills are SERIOUSLY TOP NOTCH. Impressive. 🔥
I wish I had asked how many square feet the finished house will be. It looks so ginormous sometimes, but then sometimes, not. It’s gonna be sooooo SO GORGEOUS! ☺️🧡
You absolutely have to hand select your wood. I once bought a new build, and while visiting the site - caught the contractors installing joists that had a ton of termite damage and active termites.
Excellent Q & A. Great questions were asked and answered. The fact that you two grew closer through this tells you what your future is going to be like together. And it's going to be great. I agree that you can get a lot more for your money when renovating an existing house (and a abandoned one at that) over buying a new one. I can't wait to see the finished project. But in another year or so what will I watch on Wednesday? 😁 I'm loving these videos. ❤️💙
Hey don't knock Ikea, Bought a temporary kitchen and 25 years later it's still perfect
Have a merry Christmas ad a Happy New Year! All the best!
Tiles in the kitchen, family room ,if you have one, main wallk ways basically all areas but timber in the bedrooms or sitting room !
I hope that you both have a great holiday! Hopefully you'll both come back refreshed and ready for more reno!
So many gems in here! I make RUclips videos in a similar spirit as you and will be renovating my tiny home in the coming spring/summer and I really appreciate what you guys share about your process because it's definitely helping me mentally (and emotionally) prepare. Love how much of a team you guys are and how supportive you are of what eachother does best. Sending love from my little corner of the world to yours ♡
Suggestion for your next project…a vacation home in the USA. We love y’all ❤️
Loving the progress! So happy you two are taking a break. Merry Christmas!
Love you both take care of yourselfs ❤
enjoy the break!! take care of yourselves and let your bodies heal!!!
I love this series. So happy for and proud of both of you parasocially.
That view! That’s why this house.
these Q&As are always so fascinating 🥰