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Just love all you have done to the house and yard, happy dance. What a blessing to have a husband that is so talented and healthy. Cant wait to see what you guys do next. We are still working on our house, illness has given me the responsibility to finish the rest of our house seeing as how my husband is not able.
I'm so happy RUclips recommended your video!! While I don't have a problem with clutter, I do have a problem with focusing on renovations. Your renovation video motivated me to change what I can until we save up for the dream renovations.
It is absolutely correct to make a space as comfortable as possible with what you have. When newlyweds, my husband had returned from combat and battled PTSD. I made up my mind to decorate on what little we had to make home as welcoming as possible. I've never regretted the decision, and after 55 years of marriage, the best compliment is being told our home is so comfortable. It is a place for friends and family to come and recharge. Well done, young lady!
Hi Terry, thank you for sharing your story. It is so important to have a comfortable cozy home for whatever stage of life you are in. Even when we rented and bought all of our furniture from the secondhand store (we had no extra money at all) it felt great to make our home cozy, warm and welcoming. =) I hope you are doing well.
I’m exhausted just watching! You have a beautiful home. How wonderful to have your husband who is talented and motivated. Your mother is amazing. You and Grant should be very proud.
I love how you include your boys in the work! Also it is really smart to take care of the "foundational" issues, ie plumbing, roof, electrical first. Then you know that your house is safe. I commend you for deciding to not going into debt as you remodel. I look forward to see more changes. I LOVE YOUR MOM!!!!
Wow, it’s incredible to see all of these improvements in one video! Doesn’t even seem like the same house! You should feel a huge sense of accomplishment - that’s a lot of renovating in 3 years!
Hi Sandra, Thank you! It really is a lot when I see it all in one video. There were tiny projects that I actually left out too because I didn't have good footage of them.
So fun to see this video!! So much work! Well done! We also did renovations through our whole house without loans. We put in a window, did a kitchen, walls, floors and many other things like doors, celings, baseboards and a patio. We had one of the bathrooms empty for some years too 😆🙈 after taking it down because of a water damage. The walls were totally wet but did not wander to any other rooms. It sounds like we lived similar lifes. 😁 It's so fun to plan the home, and you get very proud of the things you did yourself. We did a lot ourself but hired for other things that we thought were to time consuming. It's good to be realistic, when it comes to how much time and energy you have to put into the renovating. I mean sometimes you need to rest, meet friends or just go on vacations as well.
What a great video! Just the voice over and NO MUSIC! Yay! TY! You guys have worked so hard on your home and it is beautiful! 1st time viewer and New sub! 🙂
Thank you so much for being here. I do use music sometimes (just a warning lol), but lately I am enjoying talking through everything. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Congratulations Shannon and Grant on all the home renovations. It is a work of devotion to making this house your home. You both have such wonderful skill sets and we're willing to learn new skills. I am sure minimalism has also been a contributing factor that other areas of your home were not disaster areas while working on your home. Also, you have invested alot of personal time, strength and grit into it but rewards will outstrip that. May you and all the family enjoy your home and yard for many, many years to come.
Thank you Sally! Yes without minimalism I really don't think we could have done all this. It sounds silly, but not wasting our money on all kinds of junk has allowed us to save for these projects that will actually add value to our home. Thank you for being here in this community. I hope you are having a nice weekend. =)
Shannon, you have made such a lovely home together. I like that you are doing it slowly and thoughtfully. It looks fabulous. You guys make a great team.
Shannon, I have been following your channel for several years. I am so amazed at your house's transformation. You and Grant are so talented. I love all your content. I can't wait to see your next videos!
This was one of my favourite videos on your channel - I do also love your minimalism videos, but this one was so much fun to watch. Since I've been following your Renos for 3 years now, it's so nice to see it all come together. you have a beautiful home and it looks so minimal but also cozy! that is a hard thing to do! well done!
Fantastic! You're both so talented. Being able to do most of the renovations and upgrades yourselves must feel so gratifying. I enjoy watching this journey from Iowa. :)
I have been watching from the beginning and watched all the changes but this video really shows the awesome improvements and how you and Grant and the boys have really worked hard to create a warm and welcoming home!
Woooooooooooow The amount of hard work is incredible 😮. I mean It. Reno is physically, mentally and financially exhausting! You guys are troopers, doing an amazing job. 🎊 🤗
Thank you! It really is exhausting lol. When we are in the middle of a project I don't notice how hard it is until we are done and I can take a sigh of relief. This Christmas was the first time in this home where I looked around and said wow we don't have a project going for the first time in 3 years.
I love what you did and all the why & how along the way. Even though I have watched you for the past 2 years and a little bit it’s great to see the whole house in progress. The bathroom is beautiful now, and everything is so well thought out.
I really enjoyed this video. I think we must be of like minds. Stay out of debt. Make things are comfortable and lovely as you reasonably can. I like your voice over style. And I like your mom. Anita
I think your kitchen is huge as it is. We live in a NYC apartment 😂. I would put the dinning table in that area by the new door, closer by the kitchen.
Wow, Shannon, what an amazing job you and your husband have done to the house! I haven't been subscribed to your channel for a long time, so I haven't seen a lot of the work done. You two have put in so much hard work and money. Great job. It looks so much better.
Loved all the changes you have made so far your home looks amazing ❤ I know how hard you have worked as I watch all of your videos. Excited to see what projects 2023 you will be undertaking lol ❤ loved the happy dances 😂🎉
Omg!!! The house we just bought a couple of months ago here in Montana has that exact same ugly, plastic white fencing. We’ve hauled some of it to the dump. The rest will go in the spring. This house needs a lot of cosmetic work which we’ll have to do ourselves to save money. Thank you for the inspiration!!!!
Congratulations on your new home. That plastic fence was up for way too long in my opinion, and when I decided to take it down it was so easy! I wish you luck on all your projects. =)
I love your home! I’m definitely striving to be minimal. Your house looks so clean and organized. Sometimes I even get discouraged and don’t want to do easy fixes to make my spaces look better for the time being because it won’t be how I envisioned the final outcome, but I now have a different perspective. Definitely motivation!
Wow! Y'all really have done a huge amount of work in your "free" time. Everything looks so lovely and very well thought out. Quality work and it's good to slow down and take your time on projects. ! It's not easy living in California with housing prices always on the move. I love Southern California though!! Drought resistant plants are the way to go. Your home is beautiful!
Hi Mary, I know it is so expensive to buy a home in CA but if you buy something that needs a lot of work then usually you can get a better price. Also following the market, buy when low. Becoming drought resistant is our latest project =)
Wow, Shannon! I’ve only been following you for a few months, I had no idea what your house was like when you moved in - what an amazing transformation you guys have made! So much work and it is definitely paying off!
I loved this video!! I’m a long time subscriber, so I’ve seen the projects come to life through the years, but it was fun to see them all recapped in one video. 😊
You have a very nice home, it's so comfortable. You've completed many projects in the three years time. I like watching the home improvements for ideas and suggestions. And always fun when "mom" is involved.
Love renovations! My hubby and I did that when we were younger and we did all the work. You both did such a wonderful job...takes a creative eye. You did it!
Wow, I think I've seen almost all of your videos but to see this all together is amazing. You have done so much and I really like your way of thinking of renovating, money etc. Everything you're fixing is looking so good and modern!
that was great! I just love what you have done to your house....its really fresh and so simple and thats what I like.....I also love following along to watch your progress....so much fun! Great job guys! ♥
Nice compilation video. Been there done that with fixing up and remodeling little by little. Currently we're trying to fix our front and backyard. I took away as much of the jungle as I could but now I need professional help so doing that little by little. Always look forward to your videos and seeing your mom. In 2021, I moved in with my family and now we're all together in one house so it's a process I hope you and your Family are staying safe and dry with all the wet, windy and wild weather we are having in California
You are SO blessed to have a husband who is handy with these things. We have to hire for every job! Does he have a background in this or did he learn on his own? I would love to learn how to do more DIY. You guys are a great team! Even you painting the cabinets impresses me and gives me hope. Great videos
Hi Kirsty, I am so lucky that Grant is a finish carpenter. I am also the type of person who will learn how to do whatever project needs to be done. I love doing DIY, it's fun to me. We do hire out for plumbing and electric since we want it to be up to code. =)
@Kirsty, my husband is not a handyman. He didn’t grow up with a dad who knows how to do carpentry or work on vehicles. But he’s so willing to learn and figure things out through watching DIY RUclips videos. Is that something that your husband would like to try to do? Painting a room is something that he can start or build simple shelves.
@@shannontorrens1 That is great!!! Thank you for the inspiration in all your videos. I think what amazes me the most is that you do this with young kids. We homeschool and have 4 (one in college) and its so hard to find the time but I see you doing this with the littles so I'm inspired
@@lovingsunshine3515 Yes we love to watch RUclips but when it gets down to it we get a little nervous. I think this is the year we will try and see!!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration
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That's incredible. The small changes over time have made a big difference.
Avoiding debt -- love that! The two of you have made a lovely home.
Thanks so much!
Just love all you have done to the house and yard, happy dance. What a blessing to have a husband that is so talented and healthy. Cant wait to see what you guys do next. We are still working on our house, illness has given me the responsibility to finish the rest of our house seeing as how my husband is not able.
How wise of y’all not to go into debt , but to work and dance together. It creates the best memories when a family works together ! Great job!
Absolutely!!
Everything is beautiful!
Beautiful changes
I'm so happy RUclips recommended your video!! While I don't have a problem with clutter, I do have a problem with focusing on renovations. Your renovation video motivated me to change what I can until we save up for the dream renovations.
I love hearing that! Small changes can go a long way while we save up for the larger changes in the future =) I hope you are doing well.
Great job. Love that you are waiting to pay with cash. So much peace comes with that.
It is absolutely correct to make a space as comfortable as possible with what you have. When newlyweds, my husband had returned from combat and battled PTSD. I made up my mind to decorate on what little we had to make home as welcoming as possible. I've never regretted the decision, and after 55 years of marriage, the best compliment is being told our home is so comfortable. It is a place for friends and family to come and recharge. Well done, young lady!
Hi Terry, thank you for sharing your story. It is so important to have a comfortable cozy home for whatever stage of life you are in. Even when we rented and bought all of our furniture from the secondhand store (we had no extra money at all) it felt great to make our home cozy, warm and welcoming. =) I hope you are doing well.
So great that you do one project at a time when you have the dollars and capacity to take it on. Debt free!
Hi Susan, yes doing it this way takes longer but the good thing is we have a lot of time to figure out exactly what we want to do. =)
I just adore your mom. What a cool lady!
I’m exhausted just watching! You have a beautiful home. How wonderful to have your husband who is talented and motivated. Your mother is amazing. You and Grant should be very proud.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic renovation. It looks so good!
Beautifully done!
Your home needed work but now it so pretty. Love the changes you guys made.
Thanks so much! 😊
You can be so proud of everything!
Way to go Shannon!
You guys are making a lot of changes that make a huge difference.
Great job you two!
And mom too!
Can’t forget her! Lol
Thanks so much Judy! Yes don't forget mom she is a huge help on all fronts.
Well done with everything!
Thank you! I hope you are doing well.
Fantastic job and I respect your renovating as you have funds. Fabulous family, especially your mom.
Your home is so peaceful, Shannon and I love the grey!!
Your home looks wonderful! You and your husband have done a great job!
Thank you so much!
I love how you include your boys in the work! Also it is really smart to take care of the "foundational" issues, ie plumbing, roof, electrical first. Then you know that your house is safe. I commend you for deciding to not going into debt as you remodel. I look forward to see more changes. I LOVE YOUR MOM!!!!
Hats of to you both. You both done fab job and it take long hour , mind, soul , money you today everything looking beautiful ... I love it
Thank you so much 😊
Wow! You've accomplished so much! Well done!
Wow, it’s incredible to see all of these improvements in one video! Doesn’t even seem like the same house! You should feel a huge sense of accomplishment - that’s a lot of renovating in 3 years!
Hi Sandra, Thank you! It really is a lot when I see it all in one video. There were tiny projects that I actually left out too because I didn't have good footage of them.
Proud of you guys and don't know you from Adam. The fact you refused to go into debt.
Looks great. And so smart to pay as you go. Look forward to seeing more.
Loved all of this! I looked your wooden and metal fence! Keep sharing!
Thank you!
love your improvements, love seeing your mom in the videos, always love your videos and love Grant’s accent! Cutest family!
Thank you so much!!
Oh. My. Gosh!! You all are amazing hard workers! What a fantastic transformation!
Thank you so much! Slow and steady =)
Bathroom came out beautifully!!!!
Thank you Carolyn, we love it.
BRAVO
Nice work on your New House
So fun to see this video!! So much work! Well done! We also did renovations through our whole house without loans. We put in a window, did a kitchen, walls, floors and many other things like doors, celings, baseboards and a patio. We had one of the bathrooms empty for some years too 😆🙈 after taking it down because of a water damage. The walls were totally wet but did not wander to any other rooms. It sounds like we lived similar lifes. 😁 It's so fun to plan the home, and you get very proud of the things you did yourself. We did a lot ourself but hired for other things that we thought were to time consuming. It's good to be realistic, when it comes to how much time and energy you have to put into the renovating. I mean sometimes you need to rest, meet friends or just go on vacations as well.
Wow 🤩
Busy Bees 🐝
Everything is beautiful!
👏👏👏👍💞
GREAT JOB! you guys have done so much!
Thank you! It really has been a lot of work =) But fun too.
You have put So... Much Love into your home! What a difference you have made. It has been fun to watch your journey. 😄
Thanks so much! 😊
What a great video! Just the voice over and NO MUSIC! Yay! TY!
You guys have worked so hard on your home and it is beautiful!
1st time viewer and New sub! 🙂
Thank you so much for being here. I do use music sometimes (just a warning lol), but lately I am enjoying talking through everything. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Great video seeing it all out together from the beginning 😊
Congratulations Shannon and Grant on all the home renovations. It is a work of devotion to making this house your home. You both have such wonderful skill sets and we're willing to learn new skills.
I am sure minimalism has also been a contributing factor that other areas of your home were not disaster areas while working on your home.
Also, you have invested alot of personal time, strength and grit into it but rewards will outstrip that. May you and all the family enjoy your home and yard for many, many years to come.
Thank you Sally! Yes without minimalism I really don't think we could have done all this. It sounds silly, but not wasting our money on all kinds of junk has allowed us to save for these projects that will actually add value to our home. Thank you for being here in this community. I hope you are having a nice weekend. =)
This was seriously a fabulous video! You guys did a lot. The house is taking on a new and wonderful personality now.
Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Shannon, you have made such a lovely home together. I like that you are doing it slowly and thoughtfully. It looks fabulous. You guys make a great team.
Oh my goodness! So impressive!
I absolutely love your home. You and your husband have done an amazing job in creating a warm and inviting place. 😊
Thank you so much Kim!
Shannon, I have been following your channel for several years. I am so amazed at your house's transformation. You and Grant are so talented. I love all your content. I can't wait to see your next videos!
You have done a fantastic transformation. It flows so nicely and is very welcoming.
🙂
Your house is looking great!
Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring- love your videos xx
This was one of my favourite videos on your channel - I do also love your minimalism videos, but this one was so much fun to watch. Since I've been following your Renos for 3 years now, it's so nice to see it all come together. you have a beautiful home and it looks so minimal but also cozy! that is a hard thing to do! well done!
Yay! Thank you! I appreciate you being here and I hope you are having a good weekend. =)
I love your home!
Your outside changes were great!
Yay, thank you!
Wow! Everything looks beautiful. Good job!
Thanks so much! 😊
Fantastic! You're both so talented. Being able to do most of the renovations and upgrades yourselves must feel so gratifying. I enjoy watching this journey from Iowa. :)
I have been watching from the beginning and watched all the changes but this video really shows the awesome improvements and how you and Grant and the boys have really worked hard to create a warm and welcoming home!
Thanks so much!
Loved this video! My husband is also Aussie. Wishing you the best in your home and with the continued work 🙏 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Woooooooooooow The amount of hard work is incredible 😮. I mean It. Reno is physically, mentally and financially exhausting! You guys are troopers, doing an amazing job. 🎊 🤗
Thank you! It really is exhausting lol. When we are in the middle of a project I don't notice how hard it is until we are done and I can take a sigh of relief. This Christmas was the first time in this home where I looked around and said wow we don't have a project going for the first time in 3 years.
I love what you did and all the why & how along the way. Even though I have watched you for the past 2 years and a little bit it’s great to see the whole house in progress. The bathroom is beautiful now, and everything is so well thought out.
Wow, thank you!
I just remembered how much your home has changed. Nice video❤
Thank you Sara, it has changed so much since we bought it. =)
Shannon, it was well worth the effort and time. You and your family have a beautiful home. 💕💕💕
Thank you so much!
I’m so excited for you that you finally got your new bathroom!
Thank you Andee, it took forever but it's so nice to have a bathroom close to our bedroom.
Very satisfying!
Happy for you guys.
Danya
Thank you! 🤗
I really enjoyed this video. I think we must be of like minds. Stay out of debt. Make things are comfortable and lovely as you reasonably can. I like your voice over style. And I like your mom. Anita
You are very fortunate to have such a handy hubby!! Does he have a brother that is also handy? LOL
He has a brother but he lives in NZ =)
I think your kitchen is huge as it is. We live in a NYC apartment 😂.
I would put the dinning table in that area by the new door, closer by the kitchen.
Wow, Shannon, what an amazing job you and your husband have done to the house! I haven't been subscribed to your channel for a long time, so I haven't seen a lot of the work done. You two have put in so much hard work and money. Great job. It looks so much better.
Thank you so much!
You're very welcome.
Your home is very charming, I really like your style. Paying as you go and doing most of your own work is great!
Thank you! We love to work on projects after we know we have the money and time for it.
Beautiful job!!
I love your new bathroom!
I love all that you all have done to your home!
Thank you!
Loved all the changes you have made so far your home looks amazing ❤ I know how hard you have worked as I watch all of your videos. Excited to see what projects 2023 you will be undertaking lol ❤ loved the happy dances 😂🎉
You have done a great job on fixing your home. Love following your progress!
Thanks so much! 😊
Omg!!! The house we just bought a couple of months ago here in Montana has that exact same ugly, plastic white fencing. We’ve hauled some of it to the dump. The rest will go in the spring. This house needs a lot of cosmetic work which we’ll have to do ourselves to save money. Thank you for the inspiration!!!!
Congratulations on your new home. That plastic fence was up for way too long in my opinion, and when I decided to take it down it was so easy! I wish you luck on all your projects. =)
@@shannontorrens1 Thank you! You as well!
I love your home! I’m definitely striving to be minimal. Your house looks so clean and organized. Sometimes I even get discouraged and don’t want to do easy fixes to make my spaces look better for the time being because it won’t be how I envisioned the final outcome, but I now have a different perspective. Definitely motivation!
Awesome job! Congratulations on your patience and planning.
Thank you so much!
So satisfying! I can't believe how much you did in just three years!
Thank you!! 😊 I was even surprised as I was making the video.
Wow! Y'all really have done a huge amount of work in your "free" time. Everything looks so lovely and very well thought out. Quality work and it's good to slow down and take your time on projects. ! It's not easy living in California with housing prices always on the move. I love Southern California though!! Drought resistant plants are the way to go. Your home is beautiful!
Hi Mary, I know it is so expensive to buy a home in CA but if you buy something that needs a lot of work then usually you can get a better price. Also following the market, buy when low. Becoming drought resistant is our latest project =)
Great job on everything 😁❤️
Looks amazing!!!!
Wonderful video! Your renovated home is beautiful 😍.
Thanks so much! 😊
That was so much fun watching this video. I've never seen all those changes. You sure have done a lot!
Thanks so much!
Love the blue and cream rug ❤️
Wow, Shannon! I’ve only been following you for a few months, I had no idea what your house was like when you moved in - what an amazing transformation you guys have made! So much work and it is definitely paying off!
Thank you so much!!
I loved this video!! I’m a long time subscriber, so I’ve seen the projects come to life through the years, but it was fun to see them all recapped in one video. 😊
You have done so many upgrades to your house in 3 years! I must have missed, somehow, the finished bathroom. Looks wonderful!
Thanks so much! 😊 I still need to put the bathroom video together.
You have a very nice home, it's so comfortable. You've completed many projects in the three years time. I like watching the home improvements for ideas and suggestions. And always fun when "mom" is involved.
Thank you so much! My mom is the star!
This was so fun to watch! 😊
Thank you Janet!
OMG! I have a 1957 home and my kitchen was exactly the same. Same tile and walls. 😮
Oh my gosh!! I love it!!! I would love a video tour, the progress is amazing! Keep it up 😊
Hi Lynne, Thank you that is a great idea!
Love renovations! My hubby and I did that when we were younger and we did all the work. You both did such a wonderful job...takes a creative eye. You did it!
Thanks so much! I also love renovations, it's the one thing I really enjoy watching on tv and doing in real life too.
Wow, I think I've seen almost all of your videos but to see this all together is amazing. You have done so much and I really like your way of thinking of renovating, money etc. Everything you're fixing is looking so good and modern!
Thank you! Lots of time and energy, but worth it. =)
Wow.. you guys did a lot. Looks so good
Thank you so much 🤗
Great job, love the team work.💞
Thank you so much!
Wow! So much hard work and it looks wonderful! You guys have done such a great job!
Thank you so much Molly!
that was great! I just love what you have done to your house....its really fresh and so simple and thats what I like.....I also love following along to watch your progress....so much fun!
Great job guys! ♥
Thanks so much! 😊
Yayyy this was so fun to see the HUGE changes to your lovely home❤
Nice compilation video. Been there done that with fixing up and remodeling little by little. Currently we're trying to fix our front and backyard. I took away as much of the jungle as I could but now I need professional help so doing that little by little. Always look forward to your videos and seeing your mom. In 2021, I moved in with my family and now we're all together in one house so it's a process
I hope you and your Family are staying safe and dry with all the wet, windy and wild weather we are having in California
It is a lot of work to fix things up for sure. I hope you are enjoying living with your family =)
Great job! I love how clean and fresh you have made everything. It's beautiful, great choices .
Oh my gosh the work you have both done is tremendous! And your Husband's work is amazing. So talented! You are both hardworking and a great team!
Great job! Looks beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
You are SO blessed to have a husband who is handy with these things. We have to hire for every job! Does he have a background in this or did he learn on his own? I would love to learn how to do more DIY. You guys are a great team! Even you painting the cabinets impresses me and gives me hope. Great videos
Hi Kirsty, I am so lucky that Grant is a finish carpenter. I am also the type of person who will learn how to do whatever project needs to be done. I love doing DIY, it's fun to me. We do hire out for plumbing and electric since we want it to be up to code. =)
@Kirsty, my husband is not a handyman. He didn’t grow up with a dad who knows how to do carpentry or work on vehicles. But he’s so willing to learn and figure things out through watching DIY RUclips videos. Is that something that your husband would like to try to do? Painting a room is something that he can start or build simple shelves.
@@shannontorrens1 That is great!!! Thank you for the inspiration in all your videos. I think what amazes me the most is that you do this with young kids. We homeschool and have 4 (one in college) and its so hard to find the time but I see you doing this with the littles so I'm inspired
@@lovingsunshine3515 Yes we love to watch RUclips but when it gets down to it we get a little nervous. I think this is the year we will try and see!!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration
That is so awesome Grant is a finish carpenter. Send him to CO 😅 You have made your house into a beautiful home!