So you know, Jenna. Any time you say “I know this is boring” just remember that we all look forward to Wednesday so we can watch WHATEVER you guys do with the house. We’re excited to watch the progress, not just the tasks themselves. You do such a wonderful job of editing and shooting that none of this stuff could possibly be boring.
Please forgive me for advice you haven't asked for.....No matter what tile/stone you choose, buy extra! If down the road a tile cracks, you'll be happy to have a replacement. Think about it. If you have tile in the kitchen, and a jar falls just right on a corner, you'll be glad you don't have to track down a tile pattern years after you've built it. It's like a small safety net. If you have it, you won't need it. If you need it and don't have it, you'll want to kick yourself. Y'all are doing an incredible job!!!
PLEASE INCLUDE ANY FLOORING YOU GET! I need to replace literally 10 sheets of the vinyl flooring in my townhouse and the previous owners kept NOTHING and they have discontinued the product so I have to redo the entire section :(
Typically you buy 10% extra when ordering tile. It covers if any tile break when being cut and installed and like you said, if down the road a tile breaks you have the same die lot.
When I got out of the Army I framed houses for a few years, then roofed houses, then painted houses. I no longer work in the industry, I went on to become a mechanic and work a tree service. But my opinion on what you guys accomplished by yourselves in one year is nothing short of amazing. Not to mention it’s actually being done right. Which is amazing to see novices do. The boyfriend has amazing standards and work ethic. I’d hire him if he had a business.
I followed nearly the same path after I got out of the Navy, except I went into the Army reserve as an 11E. And I worked in aircraft factories for about 5 years between being a construction guy and doing tree stuff. I became an auto mechanic for 20+ years, then went into the public sector after getting my college degree.
Jenna, before you put up dry wall inside, you need to put a time capsule in the wall somewhere. Maybe pictures of before and to current construction with you and Nicks story. Look forward to your videos every week. Great job to you both.
When I replaced the orange carpet with tongue and groove oak in our house our Swiss exchange student and I wrote notes on the floor about who we were, our families and the state of the world.
@@ginasmitasin479I did the same thing in our 1904 home before we put in new fir flooring. I also included the last name of the family that had added a room extension off the kitchen.
Jenna, the tile @ 23:22 should be done as an accent panel, the same size as that display, in your main entry. It would pay homage to the origional design and style of the home from when it was first built. The green instead of the orange that was in the house when you purchased it, is totally acceptable! It would require a commitment as you stated. But IT FITS!
I echo that…put it somewhere that, if you get sick of it and want a change 10-15 years down the road, you can remove it without major renovations…it’s excellent but might not stand the test of time
First - you guys are the cutest. Second - if you don't get the green pill shaped pattern tile (23:15) and at least put it on an accent wall somewhere I will be so bummed. That is stunningly unique and fits the midcentury design of the home so well.
25:22 You have to consider that the tile is a blue cold tone and the wood is a red warm tone. They don't match that great together. And you also have to consider the rocks on the fireplace and the wood panels you are getting back for the walls. Regarding the type of hard wood floor. I would choose a kind that is wide boards. Your living room and kitchen are so enormous. It would disturb the over all view if you went with something like the herringbone pattern. And you don't want to lay so many square feet herringbone 😵💫 It's so difficult! I've done it at my brothers house. It was so time consuming, difficult and your knees were hurting so bad. And ABSOLUTELY NOTHING you two are doing are boring! 🤩 Always looking forward to seeing your weekly update. I'm following all the way from Denmark. Ps. Please dont put fake wood on the outside of your house. I'm a cabinet maker and grew up in a home filled with professionals. Those fake wood never last. I have only seen people regret that the decision. It will degrade so fast in your weather conditions.
DRYWALL DAVE!!! So glad to see him back. Also I was dead when y'all were talking about the concrete: "I was afraid we weren't going to have anything to do..........." I'm so glad to watch y'all on this journey! You're the BEST!
I feel that way *every* time she uses the saw. And I always think, maybe... maybe her hair just *looks* close on the camera. I'm sure it isn't *actually* that close IRL. Lol.
You weren't guessing on the lengths of those threaded rods. No, you were using a time honored method called the TLAR system. It's an acronym. It stands for That Looks About Right. Lots of people use the TLAR system every day.
as someone who LOVES to do lists and simultaneously cannot seem to ever complete one - do not apologize for the list i am getting so much satisfaction out of every cross out!!
+1. I would do one just in front of the windows and another directly under the edge of the roof. you can also add a pump in the drain closest to the house for days with very heavy rain.
I thought about that too, seems like a better option but idk maybe with heavy rain it would still flood perhaps they'll use it with the new concrete too
I thought the same at first. But then I realized that they had an experienced inspector checking it out, and he's not the one who's going to do the job so he's got no incentive to make it more work than necessary. . . So while it's possible they might be able to get away with just a drain, there's probably some detail that isn't clear on camera that changes that.
I definitely think you should choose materials that reflect the mid century style of the house. Which is why I think you should think twice before choosing ex herringbone floors which is more of a ‘manor’ style flooring. Also I agree with the comments on the darker tones stone and wood - I think it would go great with the original style of the house. Btw I love you guys - your are definitely a highlight of the week ❤
I’m with you, Jenna. I love herringbone patterned floors SO freaking much. I pushed so hard for it when we had to redo our main floors but it was going to be nearly impossible due to the configurations we were dealing with. I’m determined to get it in at least one of my bathrooms. It’s just so gorgeous. It instantly makes any space feel so elevated. However … having said that … I don’t know that it would go well if you’re going to have wood panel walls anywhere. I can’t remember how many of those panel walls you were intending to keep in the final design. It might be a bit busy and feel kinda off. That green tile would be epic in a washroom. I remember how much you loved the old coloured washroom fixtures that couldn’t be saved. It would be a bit of an ode to them. Plus, in a washroom you can afford to go a bit over the top because it’s a smaller, contained space. A great place to have some design fun.
before you pick a grey tile, i'd recommend picking the tone of your wood floor then base your tile tone off the wood :) (if the tone of the tile is too cool compared to the wood, it will look off)
I LOVE your renovation videos! 🙌 Here’s a tip, (not like you haven’t received a bajillion already) this is how I would approach the material choices: The dark tones on the floor will lighten up when installed and give you contrast, which will help define the space better. If you haven’t seen it already, look up Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillon - or actually any of his projects which pretty much all use a palette of contrasting natural and authentic materials. Rough/Smooth, Transparent/translucent/opaque, Shiny/Dull, Dark/Light, Warm/Cold. Codify the surfaces in your home with specific materials according to geometric plane, use, sequence. Be intentional and thoughtful with how you choose to deploy the materials. It will make a huge difference in how you perceive the psychological comfort of your amazing house! Cannot wait to see how this develops into the final house!
23:20 This tile would look amazing as a feature wall in a bathroom with medium brown edges and plants around it! I love the colors so much! I'm thinking bathroom because it gives damp rainforest vibes but it could work in any room with a natural theme and some big potted plants 🥰
Don't short-sell yourselves! You've accomplished a LOT in one year since purchasing the house. It was crammed with junk and garbage that had to be removed; it basically needed to be totally demolished before being rebuilt. You've done the majority of the work yourselves with some help from Drywall Dave and Mystery Man. Plus, the quality of work you're doing is probably better than the majority of houses built by construction companies. Be sure to read the comment below regarding cutting the concrete outside your house and digging a drainage trench to keep water out of your house. I'm visualizing a trench with a grate over it. At least look into that before digging up all that concrete! I just love watching your progress and haven't missed a single episode. Happy One Year House Anniversary!!! ♥
Oh my gosh that green tile is so gorgeous. You’ve gotta use it. At least for shower tile or something. You could pull the brown (a lime wash would be nice) from the tiles as paint or an accent color. :’)
That herringbone floor is STUNNING. and since you have to tear up the pool surround anyway, could you do something more interesting than concrete? like brick work or stone slabs that match the fireplace??
Oh gosh.. with Nick holding that thing like that and than stating that he doesn't prep the holes right...... you just know this episode will be a banger
As someone who lives near you I cant put into words how happy i am.to have the sun back. The first day it showed up I felt like a mole and couldn't open my eyes without sunglasses
Yes. Blocking all over while walls are open, even if you don't plan to use it now .. life changes. TVs, towel racks, curtains, and yes, safety grab bars. A few minutes and mostly scrap wood can save so much trouble later.
And wall blocking for TP holder, shower and toilet grab bars for the future old age. Also you will want at least one bathroom with a tub for bathing your future children. ❤
One other thing Jenna, really make sure to fireproof your house or install any system to do that. There has been crazy wildfire activity, I can’t imagine how I would feel for all this work for this house to be burned down. See if you can setup some fire protection
Much of the Pacific Northwest (including BC) has wet winters and hot, dry summers. A perfect recipe for lots of fuel growth and then wildfires in late summer.
If you can swing it in your budget, radiant heat, at least in the bathrooms is the way to go when you live in a cold climate. I can tell you there's nothing like it. I also added a towel warmer in my bathroom, which I dearly love. It is mounted on the wall and has a timer. Tyle is really hard on your feet, and it's very cold in the winter when you live in a cold climate. Wood is better, but radiant heat is awesome. You also don't get the drying effect of central heat in your house when you have radiant heat and the floors.
Jenna was worried they weren't going to have anything to do! GIRL, YOU ARE SO FUNNY. You guys are doing amazing on the house for just a year in. Congrats on 1 year Anniversary.
Yay guys! For your expensive hard finishes like the ones you looked at today, and also countertops, try to think about what you will love forever, and avoid trends! I recommend Maria Killam, who has a channel, and her teaching about choosing timeless finishes and about identifying the undertones in your colors! It will help you so much. Rooting for you!
For the stone and wood the main thing is to stay with a warm or cool grey depending on the hardwood you pick. If you have a warm or reddish tone wood, having a cool grey next to it will look off once you have whole rooms of it. I buy or ask for ten pieces or any broken that they have in addition to samples once you narrow it down and lie them down on floor next to wood and get a couple pieces of wood. Look at day and night bc tones can change in light changes subtlety. You can always return what isn’t used if you pick something else.
Love the herringbone floor . I’d suggest that you guys start speaking with an interior designer that is well known regarding all these decisions . In my opinion the wood n tile option you guys are picking look like they clash . N the color of the stone doesnt connect to the fire place
19:55 13 tasks left at this point. Way to go on knocking out the list so far. That’s awesome. 20:47 11 things this is so exciting. I’m loving the progress thank you.
Given the style of the house I would suggest slate for the entrance area. Additionally look into reclaimed wood for the flooring. Given your location there is an abundance of this available.
If you haven't planned already, do blocking in the bathrooms where you plan to hang things, as well as for TVs and any large artwork or floating cabinets.
You always say it took you one whole year to get this far like it's such a long time for two people to manage to do something like this. Guys it's so impressive. You can be very proud!
You don’t need to dig up all of the concrete, just install a channel drain to divert the water. Fascinating fact for Nick, the blocking you’re installing are called noggings in the U.K.
If you do tile at the front door, make sure you lay down a runner or doormat as soon as the tiles are finished. Wet shoes on tile is a recipe for accidents. A few years back I had just moved to a new place (with a tiled entrance) and all of my things were still in boxes, including my doormat. My parents stopped by to see the place and it was raining out.. my dad took one step inside and immediately slipped and fell hard on his back, thankfully he wasn't hurt. Just thought I'd mention it since you guys often work in the rain and do a lot of going in and out
I think I've been watching your videos too long! It seems that every time I unveil a household project that I'm happy with, I have been saying the term "Heh !?!".
The way I went "is that Drywall Dave??? YEEESSSS!!!" probably shook the house and severely confused my roommate. Welcome back, dude! Also, Jenna, please don't worry about whether or not you're putting out "exciting content" or "boring content". Anyone can feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think most of us are just happy to be along for the ride. I, for one, I'm happy to get any content at all. It doesn't need to be nonstop wild and crazy times. This whole project is about the tiny details adding up to eventually create a beautiful home. I've been watching you guys since last March and I find it all exciting. I love coming along for that process.
I love that you guys are having fun with tiles and flooring! But also, we love watching you work together, don't worry about boring us 😊 On a side note/advice you didn't ask for, consider both the fireplace and how the flooring would look dusty/ dirty. Some designs and colors show easily and if you guys think about having kids not too far down the road, maybe you don't want to battle that constantly. That's something I learned from my mom when we had our floors re-done. Keep it up, guys!!
Hey Jenna! Just a thought: instead of tearing out all the concrete paving, how about cutting a channel that runs perpendicular to the windows? It could help direct drainage toward the drop-off. Hope this helps!❤
I had wondered if they could pour concrete slab inside the lip there to be higher than the outside slab. They'd lose some height down there and may change the size of windows. But I like the idea of a French drain cut into the edge like you suggested. Regardless concrete work is back breaking and I hope the best for them when time comes to do the job.
just watching Jenna standing there in the beginning is so cool cause you can really see all the progress they have made in that room since the very beginning!
When Jenna said we can’t avoid it any longer we just gotta do it and then she said well you have to do it to Nick that got me laughing hard. There’s nothing to do but laugh at how big this job has become, however it’s a great watch and it’s teaching me about patience 😂
The list is almost completed, so very rewarding to give yourselves a visual. Plus I know the herringbone/parquet floor is cool, i think it would be too busy to have it for all the wood flooring, you could use it for your kitchen/main living area. Just my tuppence worth
Ooh I think that stone and wood combo look really good. I agree with you guys the one looked too dark. The lighter stone with that amber colored wood looks really nice.
I’m always so amazed at how you guys make something as stressful as building a house a relaxing thing to watch! You’re so fun to watch at the end of the week!
EARLY! Yassss! I was stupid excited to see this posted before noon (est) lol. Love this series. WHO IS ROASTING NICKY? STOP THAT. 14:47 YAY! Drywall Dave is back❣️ ☺️🫶🏻
Congrats on one year since buying the house! You guys have made so much progress. You should celebrate it by making a video breaking down room by room showing us what it originally looked like, what it looks like now, and your plans on the future on what it will look like. 🥰
I have been watching you both for the past year and I was smiling so much and feeling so much joy for you watching you doing "the fun stuff" of picking out the colors and textures. When you are a creative, this is what the work is all about! You are both amazing!! Thank you for sharing your story
24:54 Don’t forget to put the samples next to your fireplace stone! Sorry, I know I said this last week too, but my parents made this mistake when choosing tile and were grumpy about it for the next 20 years. Learn from their mistakes
if you guys are going to have a mud room/or storage entry way, consider heated floors! i had a friend with them, and when she came in, she would toss her wet coat on the ground, and it would be dry so quickly. also if you have wet boot prints, they're gone pretty quickly!
I just want to say that I totally agree with everyone who said "PLEASE use the green tile!!!" Somewhere, anywhere. It's SO cool and so retro to the era of the house.
Civil P.E. here. I bet you could do a trench drain in that concrete instead. You’d need to rent a large concrete saw and get a hose (if it’s a water saw) and measure out/cut a slot for a trench drain to fit in front of your walkout basement. I’m not sure how much water is coming down the slope there, but I would guess you could get away with somewhere between a 3”-6” trench drain and daylight it through your retaining wall. Just do the math and see if it’s worth it to you over tearing out and pouring all new concrete.
This is incredible to see what a treat! Jenna and Nick the builder! Who knew it feels like yesterday I saw one of your first vids about buying the house! What a transformation so far! And the growth you two have had! Cheers to the new year and whats to come!
Compromise: If you could get an area rug that had the feel of that awesome green "big commitment" tile...then there would be less commitment. That totally had "groovy 60s" vibes.
Reasons why I love your videos: Never boring. You two are adorable and funny. Top notch editing and shooting. I love your house and watching the WHOLE process. Side note: I also love lists
Dark tiles will show every speck of dust and hair. I would do the hair test and put a strand of hair next to the tile to see if it blends lol 😂 it’s not a bad idea! Love the gray tiles!
We have a tile that's very similar to the one shown at 22:56. Remember though, when picking a 'stone look' tile to make sure it has a variable repeating pattern. That is, a pattern that you don't notice its repeated from tile-to-tile. Also, get something that has a bit of texture. Honestly, once it's in place, you'd be hard pressed to tell it isn't natural stone. As for the wood flooring, as nice as the herringbone pattern looks, I really don't believe it suits the style of that home. A clear maple or rift and quarter sawn white oak would lend a contemporary feel that I think you're looking for. Also, excited dogs scratch the hell out of flooring (no matter the hardness rating).
Love how everyone is giving advice! You could add in nice outdoor lighting too depending on how you redo the concrete floor. Outdoor lighting around a landscape makes your home look larger with good plant material and safety 😊
for colour matching and finding the right colour, texture, and feeling, for the floor, (or the siding, tiling, etc) It is really tempting to put the samples together, but by doing this you are also relating the samples to each other and in the end you will only pick one. Look at each one alone in context with the light and placement in mind.
You guys are very hard working but you also have such an upbeat attitude! This is a great spirit to have considering the task ahead and I just wanted to say this grandma thinks you guys rock and deserve all good things!!! Please take care of yourselves and each other!!! Really enjoy your channel and wish you well! Can't wait to see you move in!!!❤🎉😊
I have seen every video of you guys renovating this house with my soon to be wife. And I have to say, you guys have come a long way! it seems frustrating at the beginning. I have gone through it with my mom when i renovated our only home from the ground up! You guys are making it! Can’t t wait for the next video! I’m curious how you guys will tackle the chimneys!
When looking for tiles take a look at swimming pool tiles with some relieve as this will help with preventing sliding. Because a wet shower and soap might cause some faling. Did it in my shower and I don't worry I might fall.
the green tile is gorgeous! it would work really well as an accent tile in the kitchen or the bathroom. And it goes so well with the spirit of the house!
+1. you could make one drain just in front of the windows and another just below the edge of the roof. We have a deep drain and a pump for our basement, semi buried in a flood zone 😮 and it works very well
First off, look at how much progress you guys have made! That's insane. I've been following along on tiktok the past year and have been so invested. I heard you plug your guys youtube channel and boy do I love this longer format version so much. I think I might go back from the start and watch haha.
I’m at the phase of my life that I choose materials and fixtures in my house in how easy they are to clean, last and ease of upkeep. Dark woods show the slightest bit of dust, dog&cat hair but if those things don’t bother you have at it. We have a German shepherd who should be renamed German Shedder and yes the hair drives me crazy. A dark floor would show every bit of her hair as well as the dusty.
At the nearly one year point, you have made an absolutely astounding amount of progress, especially considering a couple of factors, #1 neither of you are professionals, #2 delays from cityman, #3 doing the work largely without help, #4 the actual size of the project. The list is very long, and full of small items, that generally aren't "glamorous" or fun to do, but all are important, but take a fair amount of time to do, you have done real progress on that list. Lastly, I laugh almost as hard at Nick saying E-poxy as I do at Jenna saying bean(beam).
23:18 would look amazing in the entry. 23:45 would look good in a living room. Then have a normal wooden floor everywhere else so you highlight the living room. The siding from last week has more of a vintage feel. But whatever you guys pick will look great. Nick really made me laugh this week
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Put the floor samples next to the fireplace stone. You don’t want it to clash against each other.
24:48 timestamp to check against the fireplace.... I really like the wood Jenna picks in the end. What do you think?
They said that tiles go only for entryway and bathroom... also, fireplace have many shades of grey stone so whatever they choose will go with it. 😊
Even though they aren't near the fireplace, I agree. At least so the undertones match.
So you know, Jenna. Any time you say “I know this is boring” just remember that we all look forward to Wednesday so we can watch WHATEVER you guys do with the house. We’re excited to watch the progress, not just the tasks themselves.
You do such a wonderful job of editing and shooting that none of this stuff could possibly be boring.
The boring stuff is usually the peace of mind stuff therefore not boring.
I agree! Do not say it's boring!!!! it isn't
Facts!
Absolutely agree! We’re here for all of it and none of it is boring💞
more boring!
Please forgive me for advice you haven't asked for.....No matter what tile/stone you choose, buy extra! If down the road a tile cracks, you'll be happy to have a replacement. Think about it. If you have tile in the kitchen, and a jar falls just right on a corner, you'll be glad you don't have to track down a tile pattern years after you've built it. It's like a small safety net. If you have it, you won't need it. If you need it and don't have it, you'll want to kick yourself. Y'all are doing an incredible job!!!
My grand parents did this! There was no cracked tile in there house EVER! 😊
Also, by the time the house was sold, the type of glass tile they used wasn't sold anymore. The extra went to the new owners.
PLEASE INCLUDE ANY FLOORING YOU GET! I need to replace literally 10 sheets of the vinyl flooring in my townhouse and the previous owners kept NOTHING and they have discontinued the product so I have to redo the entire section :(
Love these kind of advices. I learn so much from this comment section. Thank you!! ❤️
Typically you buy 10% extra when ordering tile. It covers if any tile break when being cut and installed and like you said, if down the road a tile breaks you have the same die lot.
You severely underestimate how much I enjoy and appreciate a good list.
HAHA! These last two videos with the list have been so satisfying watching them cross everything off
seriously 😂 I feel a sense of accomplishment every time they cross something of and all while lying on my sofa watching RUclips
your dad moving the pieces of wood like a pizza fresh out of the oven is an icon
😂😂😂
Just once again proving the age-old adage, work smarter, not harder!!
When I got out of the Army I framed houses for a few years, then roofed houses, then painted houses. I no longer work in the industry, I went on to become a mechanic and work a tree service. But my opinion on what you guys accomplished by yourselves in one year is nothing short of amazing. Not to mention it’s actually being done right. Which is amazing to see novices do. The boyfriend has amazing standards and work ethic. I’d hire him if he had a business.
I followed nearly the same path after I got out of the Navy, except I went into the Army reserve as an 11E. And I worked in aircraft factories for about 5 years between being a construction guy and doing tree stuff. I became an auto mechanic for 20+ years, then went into the public sector after getting my college degree.
^^^THIS!! Thank for saying this so eloquently. They are quite impressive! 😘🤗💜☮️
@@patriciajones1623 it’s brilliant to see them work so well together too. Their patience is immeasurable
By themselves? Yeah ok lol.
Jenna, before you put up dry wall inside, you need to put a time capsule in the wall somewhere. Maybe pictures of before and to current construction with you and Nicks story. Look forward to your videos every week. Great job to you both.
YES! Such a good idea 👌
When I replaced the orange carpet with tongue and groove oak in our house our Swiss exchange student and I wrote notes on the floor about who we were, our families and the state of the world.
THISSS!!!!!!!
The builders around here do that for us! Beer bottles, cans and trash are always found later behind the drywall.
@@ginasmitasin479I did the same thing in our 1904 home before we put in new fir flooring. I also included the last name of the family that had added a room extension off the kitchen.
Jenna, the tile @ 23:22 should be done as an accent panel, the same size as that display, in your main entry. It would pay homage to the origional design and style of the home from when it was first built. The green instead of the orange that was in the house when you purchased it, is totally acceptable! It would require a commitment as you stated. But IT FITS!
I was thinking it would look great as like tile for the shower wall
I was thinking the same thing
I echo that…put it somewhere that, if you get sick of it and want a change 10-15 years down the road, you can remove it without major renovations…it’s excellent but might not stand the test of time
agreed!! That house deserves color! Don't fall victim to the millennial gray 😅
Okay, having the sewer upgrade is at least some explanation for such a high permit amount. I was floored when I first heard how much it cost.
I think at one point they mentioned some of the upgrades were included in the cost of the permit
It's nice that it includes some upgrades. Our permits in California were similar, but included no upgrades 🙃
@@richardbirkenwald811 the house + land they purchased was $2.1mil, I imagine once they finish the renovations it will be $3mil or higher
I don’t understand the wall being put right up to the fireplace. Is the fireplace being closed off?
I am unable to process 45k cad for a permit. Pure robbery.
drywall dave is back! im so glad to see that hes doing better!
First - you guys are the cutest. Second - if you don't get the green pill shaped pattern tile (23:15) and at least put it on an accent wall somewhere I will be so bummed. That is stunningly unique and fits the midcentury design of the home so well.
maybe in the half bath
@@letguelere1102 Thats what I was thinking. Or laundry room?
I need that in a shower or something
Or behind the coffee nook?!
Guest bathroom!
25:22 You have to consider that the tile is a blue cold tone and the wood is a red warm tone. They don't match that great together. And you also have to consider the rocks on the fireplace and the wood panels you are getting back for the walls.
Regarding the type of hard wood floor. I would choose a kind that is wide boards. Your living room and kitchen are so enormous. It would disturb the over all view if you went with something like the herringbone pattern.
And you don't want to lay so many square feet herringbone 😵💫 It's so difficult! I've done it at my brothers house. It was so time consuming, difficult and your knees were hurting so bad.
And ABSOLUTELY NOTHING you two are doing are boring! 🤩 Always looking forward to seeing your weekly update. I'm following all the way from Denmark.
Ps. Please dont put fake wood on the outside of your house. I'm a cabinet maker and grew up in a home filled with professionals.
Those fake wood never last. I have only seen people regret that the decision. It will degrade so fast in your weather conditions.
Time consuming?! What are they doing 😉😂😂😂
DRYWALL DAVE!!! So glad to see him back. Also I was dead when y'all were talking about the concrete: "I was afraid we weren't going to have anything to do..........." I'm so glad to watch y'all on this journey! You're the BEST!
Is the rain water going to flow to the pool? Are they dropping elevation. We need a waterfall feature please
I must have skipt a video.. who is Drywall Dave? 😅
I bet dry wall Dave is so proud watching his daughter build her house and Nick. It would have to be a proud dad moment watch you pick up tools
I don't mind the boring stuff at all. It's actually very soothing! I love watching you guys work, so thanks for letting me :)
Jenna please watch your long hair around the saw.. 😢 it got close a few times and that could have ended badly. Buns are safer around the power tools.
Noticed the same last week and meant to mention.
I feel that way *every* time she uses the saw. And I always think, maybe... maybe her hair just *looks* close on the camera. I'm sure it isn't *actually* that close IRL. Lol.
Wearing long sleeves also isn't recommended, but we don't want Jenna turning into a Popsicle.
My cousin had her hair get caught in high-school shop class. It happens.
I had a near mishap years ago with my ponytail and a drill press. That shit hurts! Only loss a bit of hair but all over pulling bruised my scalp.
You weren't guessing on the lengths of those threaded rods. No, you were using a time honored method called the TLAR system. It's an acronym. It stands for That Looks About Right. Lots of people use the TLAR system every day.
😂😂😂
Nope. That's an initialism.
Like a SWAG (some wild a$$ed guess)
I’ve never personally heard the acronym TLAR but I’m familiar with the concept. 👍
@@brianhopkins5251 Scientific wild-assed guess.
as someone who LOVES to do lists and simultaneously cannot seem to ever complete one - do not apologize for the list i am getting so much satisfaction out of every cross out!!
you can as well cut the concrete slab and insert a drain channel which is sloped outside the house.
+1. I would do one just in front of the windows and another directly under the edge of the roof. you can also add a pump in the drain closest to the house for days with very heavy rain.
I thought about that too, seems like a better option but idk
maybe with heavy rain it would still flood
perhaps they'll use it with the new concrete too
I was about yo make the same comment....I would save the work and the cash!
I thought the same at first. But then I realized that they had an experienced inspector checking it out, and he's not the one who's going to do the job so he's got no incentive to make it more work than necessary. . .
So while it's possible they might be able to get away with just a drain, there's probably some detail that isn't clear on camera that changes that.
@ChadHadsell experienced isnt always the person that arrives though.. 😊
I definitely think you should choose materials that reflect the mid century style of the house. Which is why I think you should think twice before choosing ex herringbone floors which is more of a ‘manor’ style flooring. Also I agree with the comments on the darker tones stone and wood - I think it would go great with the original style of the house. Btw I love you guys - your are definitely a highlight of the week ❤
Herringbone works perfectly in a mid-century modern home, especially one built in the 1970s.
I actually think it would look great
I’m with you, Jenna. I love herringbone patterned floors SO freaking much. I pushed so hard for it when we had to redo our main floors but it was going to be nearly impossible due to the configurations we were dealing with. I’m determined to get it in at least one of my bathrooms. It’s just so gorgeous. It instantly makes any space feel so elevated. However … having said that … I don’t know that it would go well if you’re going to have wood panel walls anywhere. I can’t remember how many of those panel walls you were intending to keep in the final design. It might be a bit busy and feel kinda off. That green tile would be epic in a washroom. I remember how much you loved the old coloured washroom fixtures that couldn’t be saved. It would be a bit of an ode to them. Plus, in a washroom you can afford to go a bit over the top because it’s a smaller, contained space. A great place to have some design fun.
I love the herring bone too but maybe for an accent wall.
before you pick a grey tile, i'd recommend picking the tone of your wood floor then base your tile tone off the wood :) (if the tone of the tile is too cool compared to the wood, it will look off)
I LOVE your renovation videos! 🙌
Here’s a tip, (not like you haven’t received a bajillion already) this is how I would approach the material choices:
The dark tones on the floor will lighten up when installed and give you contrast, which will help define the space better. If you haven’t seen it already, look up Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillon - or actually any of his projects which pretty much all use a palette of contrasting natural and authentic materials. Rough/Smooth, Transparent/translucent/opaque, Shiny/Dull, Dark/Light, Warm/Cold. Codify the surfaces in your home with specific materials according to geometric plane, use, sequence. Be intentional and thoughtful with how you choose to deploy the materials. It will make a huge difference in how you perceive the psychological comfort of your amazing house!
Cannot wait to see how this develops into the final house!
Great recommendation for reference house. Love the Barcelona pavilion.
This is such an interesting comment - off to read more about this:)
Make sure your entry and bathroom tiles have texture so the aren't slippery when wet
23:20 This tile would look amazing as a feature wall in a bathroom with medium brown edges and plants around it! I love the colors so much! I'm thinking bathroom because it gives damp rainforest vibes but it could work in any room with a natural theme and some big potted plants 🥰
Don't short-sell yourselves! You've accomplished a LOT in one year since purchasing the house. It was crammed with junk and garbage that had to be removed; it basically needed to be totally demolished before being rebuilt. You've done the majority of the work yourselves with some help from Drywall Dave and Mystery Man. Plus, the quality of work you're doing is probably better than the majority of houses built by construction companies. Be sure to read the comment below regarding cutting the concrete outside your house and digging a drainage trench to keep water out of your house. I'm visualizing a trench with a grate over it. At least look into that before digging up all that concrete! I just love watching your progress and haven't missed a single episode. Happy One Year House Anniversary!!! ♥
Oh my gosh that green tile is so gorgeous. You’ve gotta use it. At least for shower tile or something. You could pull the brown (a lime wash would be nice) from the tiles as paint or an accent color. :’)
Yes! Commit to the Commitment green shapey tiles!
It looks so 60s/midcentury too!! It would suit the soul of the house!
That herringbone floor is STUNNING. and since you have to tear up the pool surround anyway, could you do something more interesting than concrete? like brick work or stone slabs that match the fireplace??
Oh gosh.. with Nick holding that thing like that and than stating that he doesn't prep the holes right...... you just know this episode will be a banger
I see what you did there. 🤣
Next we should talk about gutters, since many of us went there! 😂
Prepping the hole incorrectly is where most men fail.
i was about tos ay same thing !!
“Not my favorite tool” 😂
As someone who lives near you I cant put into words how happy i am.to have the sun back. The first day it showed up I felt like a mole and couldn't open my eyes without sunglasses
Add blocking in the wall where your towel racks and TV are going to be.
Always!!!!! Best Advice!!!!
Yes. Blocking all over while walls are open, even if you don't plan to use it now .. life changes. TVs, towel racks, curtains, and yes, safety grab bars. A few minutes and mostly scrap wood can save so much trouble later.
Bathroom and kitchen cabinet locations. Blocking everywhere
So smart
And wall blocking for TP holder, shower and toilet grab bars for the future old age. Also you will want at least one bathroom with a tub for bathing your future children. ❤
I agree that the window in the basement bathroom felt a little small for the space. It looks so nice and fits well now!
That golden setting sun in the background of your wood and tile scene is amazing. Go with a warm wood that picks up the warm colors in the sunlight.
honestly, anything but that fakey big grain oak they are picking. please dont use pale goldish oak. :(
I was thinking they should go set the flooring next to the fireplace in that light, and see what they think.
It can be so grey and dreary from November to March, though they have lots of windows, warmer tones can lift the spirit.
I've watched every episode of this renovation. Every time something gets crossed off that to-do list, I cheer for you 😊 xx
One other thing Jenna, really make sure to fireproof your house or install any system to do that. There has been crazy wildfire activity, I can’t imagine how I would feel for all this work for this house to be burned down. See if you can setup some fire protection
She mentions how often it rains, so I don't think they're in an area prone to fires...
set it up to have plan B access to siphon pool water once pool is in place
Much of the Pacific Northwest (including BC) has wet winters and hot, dry summers. A perfect recipe for lots of fuel growth and then wildfires in late summer.
The average temp in Vancouver in summer is in the 70s. That is not hot.
Despite the rain, Pacific Northwest has had worsening forest fires over the last decade. No one is immune these days. Prevention is best
If you can swing it in your budget, radiant heat, at least in the bathrooms is the way to go when you live in a cold climate. I can tell you there's nothing like it. I also added a towel warmer in my bathroom, which I dearly love. It is mounted on the wall and has a timer. Tyle is really hard on your feet, and it's very cold in the winter when you live in a cold climate. Wood is better, but radiant heat is awesome. You also don't get the drying effect of central heat in your house when you have radiant heat and the floors.
tile is also slippery when wet, which is why I went with textured vinyl in the bathrooms
Poor Nicky gets bullied a lot… y’all need to chill and trust THEIR process. ❤
Jenna was worried they weren't going to have anything to do! GIRL, YOU ARE SO FUNNY. You guys are doing amazing on the house for just a year in. Congrats on 1 year Anniversary.
Yay guys! For your expensive hard finishes like the ones you looked at today, and also countertops, try to think about what you will love forever, and avoid trends! I recommend Maria Killam, who has a channel, and her teaching about choosing timeless finishes and about identifying the undertones in your colors! It will help you so much. Rooting for you!
UNDERTONES. was the exact word that came to mind as I was watching. I second this whole- heartedly
For the stone and wood the main thing is to stay with a warm or cool grey depending on the hardwood you pick. If you have a warm or reddish tone wood, having a cool grey next to it will look off once you have whole rooms of it. I buy or ask for ten pieces or any broken that they have in addition to samples once you narrow it down and lie them down on floor next to wood and get a couple pieces of wood. Look at day and night bc tones can change in light changes subtlety. You can always return what isn’t used if you pick something else.
Love the herringbone floor . I’d suggest that you guys start speaking with an interior designer that is well known regarding all these decisions . In my opinion the wood n tile option you guys are picking look like they clash . N the color of the stone doesnt connect to the fire place
If they speak to an interior designer they should make sure it's someone who understand MCM design
19:55 13 tasks left at this point. Way to go on knocking out the list so far. That’s awesome. 20:47 11 things this is so exciting. I’m loving the progress thank you.
Given the style of the house I would suggest slate for the entrance area. Additionally look into reclaimed wood for the flooring. Given your location there is an abundance of this available.
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Terrazzo would be even more appropriate.
Reclaimed wood floors look so cool. Lots of contrast and colors. It makes such a pretty floor.
If you haven't planned already, do blocking in the bathrooms where you plan to hang things, as well as for TVs and any large artwork or floating cabinets.
Great suggestion. When gut remodeled my bath I added blocking for hanging cabinets and also for future handrails where I might need them.
Not boring Jenna! This is what building is! You two are doing great.
You always say it took you one whole year to get this far like it's such a long time for two people to manage to do something like this. Guys it's so impressive. You can be very proud!
Awesome content, your humility is what makes the humor even brighter.
OMG I was so excited to see drywall, Dave. It brought happy tears. 🤗Glad to see him back at it even if he didn’t say hi to the camera.😂
You don’t need to dig up all of the concrete, just install a channel drain to divert the water.
Fascinating fact for Nick, the blocking you’re installing are called noggings in the U.K.
Oh, that's what I was wondering-why not a drain?
If you do tile at the front door, make sure you lay down a runner or doormat as soon as the tiles are finished. Wet shoes on tile is a recipe for accidents. A few years back I had just moved to a new place (with a tiled entrance) and all of my things were still in boxes, including my doormat. My parents stopped by to see the place and it was raining out.. my dad took one step inside and immediately slipped and fell hard on his back, thankfully he wasn't hurt. Just thought I'd mention it since you guys often work in the rain and do a lot of going in and out
Gah!!! Ya'll totally win "cutest/sweetest/kindest couple of the century" Period. ❤
Much better fenestration with the enlarged window. The top of the window is now is aligned with the door next to it. 👍
So satisfying!
I think I've been watching your videos too long! It seems that every time I unveil a household project that I'm happy with, I have been saying the term "Heh !?!".
The way I went "is that Drywall Dave??? YEEESSSS!!!" probably shook the house and severely confused my roommate. Welcome back, dude! Also, Jenna, please don't worry about whether or not you're putting out "exciting content" or "boring content". Anyone can feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think most of us are just happy to be along for the ride. I, for one, I'm happy to get any content at all. It doesn't need to be nonstop wild and crazy times. This whole project is about the tiny details adding up to eventually create a beautiful home. I've been watching you guys since last March and I find it all exciting. I love coming along for that process.
Okay, it’s starting to look like an actual house, and I am SO EXCITED for the next few months. ☺️
I love that you guys are having fun with tiles and flooring! But also, we love watching you work together, don't worry about boring us 😊
On a side note/advice you didn't ask for, consider both the fireplace and how the flooring would look dusty/ dirty. Some designs and colors show easily and if you guys think about having kids not too far down the road, maybe you don't want to battle that constantly. That's something I learned from my mom when we had our floors re-done. Keep it up, guys!!
Hey Jenna! Just a thought: instead of tearing out all the concrete paving, how about cutting a channel that runs perpendicular to the windows? It could help direct drainage toward the drop-off. Hope this helps!❤
Exact thought went through my mind, hopefully they find an easier solution that meets code. 😁
My thought also, sort of French drain.
I had wondered if they could pour concrete slab inside the lip there to be higher than the outside slab. They'd lose some height down there and may change the size of windows. But I like the idea of a French drain cut into the edge like you suggested. Regardless concrete work is back breaking and I hope the best for them when time comes to do the job.
@@ladyanntheogthey just poured that slab just inside the house. They cannot make it any high because then the demntions would be off.
problem with a channel or drain is that it will inevitable clog.. I think demolition of the concrete is the best choice here.
18:47 the way drywall Dave gives that wood piece to Nick like those bakeries putting bread in the oven in Turkey hahahahaha
This is really amazing! Your humble attitude mixed with humor is inspiring.
I can't believe it's already been a year! The house is looking wonderful! You two are amazing. ❤️
just watching Jenna standing there in the beginning is so cool cause you can really see all the progress they have made in that room since the very beginning!
When Jenna said we can’t avoid it any longer we just gotta do it and then she said well you have to do it to Nick that got me laughing hard. There’s nothing to do but laugh at how big this job has become, however it’s a great watch and it’s teaching me about patience 😂
Hahaha drywall Dave putting up blocking like he is putting a pizza into a fire oven is amazing
none of it is boring jenna. we love it all! i wish the videos would include more. it’s almost impossible for me to zone out of your vids.
Welcome back Dry wall Dave 😊 it’s always a good week when there is a video from you and Nick.
The list is almost completed, so very rewarding to give yourselves a visual. Plus I know the herringbone/parquet floor is cool, i think it would be too busy to have it for all the wood flooring, you could use it for your kitchen/main living area. Just my tuppence worth
Ooh I think that stone and wood combo look really good. I agree with you guys the one looked too dark. The lighter stone with that amber colored wood looks really nice.
About tiles…my husband and I bought a newish house with tiles and whilst we love tiles, we’d suggest no gloss tiles as they are so slippery!
23:16 This tile would be so cool in one of the bathrooms
I’m always so amazed at how you guys make something as stressful as building a house a relaxing thing to watch! You’re so fun to watch at the end of the week!
EARLY! Yassss! I was stupid excited to see this posted before noon (est) lol. Love this series.
WHO IS ROASTING NICKY? STOP THAT. 14:47 YAY! Drywall Dave is back❣️
☺️🫶🏻
Congrats on one year since buying the house! You guys have made so much progress.
You should celebrate it by making a video breaking down room by room showing us what it originally looked like, what it looks like now, and your plans on the future on what it will look like. 🥰
0:43 I'm done I'm done 😂😂😂
I have been watching you both for the past year and I was smiling so much and feeling so much joy for you watching you doing "the fun stuff" of picking out the colors and textures. When you are a creative, this is what the work is all about! You are both amazing!! Thank you for sharing your story
24:54 Don’t forget to put the samples next to your fireplace stone! Sorry, I know I said this last week too, but my parents made this mistake when choosing tile and were grumpy about it for the next 20 years. Learn from their mistakes
if you guys are going to have a mud room/or storage entry way, consider heated floors! i had a friend with them, and when she came in, she would toss her wet coat on the ground, and it would be dry so quickly. also if you have wet boot prints, they're gone pretty quickly!
23:06 to be honest Nicky's choices are awesome
I just want to say that I totally agree with everyone who said "PLEASE use the green tile!!!" Somewhere, anywhere. It's SO cool and so retro to the era of the house.
Civil P.E. here. I bet you could do a trench drain in that concrete instead. You’d need to rent a large concrete saw and get a hose (if it’s a water saw) and measure out/cut a slot for a trench drain to fit in front of your walkout basement. I’m not sure how much water is coming down the slope there, but I would guess you could get away with somewhere between a 3”-6” trench drain and daylight it through your retaining wall. Just do the math and see if it’s worth it to you over tearing out and pouring all new concrete.
This is incredible to see what a treat! Jenna and Nick the builder! Who knew it feels like yesterday I saw one of your first vids about buying the house! What a transformation so far! And the growth you two have had! Cheers to the new year and whats to come!
Compromise: If you could get an area rug that had the feel of that awesome green "big commitment" tile...then there would be less commitment. That totally had "groovy 60s" vibes.
Better yet, curtains!
Reasons why I love your videos: Never boring. You two are adorable and funny. Top notch editing and shooting. I love your house and watching the WHOLE process.
Side note: I also love lists
Dark tiles will show every speck of dust and hair. I would do the hair test and put a strand of hair next to the tile to see if it blends lol 😂 it’s not a bad idea! Love the gray tiles!
Jenna, please STOP SAYING THAT ITS BORING AND GIVE US THE WHOLE STUFF! I need more video for my food! 😅
I really enjoy it❤ great job guys!!
We have a tile that's very similar to the one shown at 22:56. Remember though, when picking a 'stone look' tile to make sure it has a variable repeating pattern. That is, a pattern that you don't notice its repeated from tile-to-tile. Also, get something that has a bit of texture. Honestly, once it's in place, you'd be hard pressed to tell it isn't natural stone.
As for the wood flooring, as nice as the herringbone pattern looks, I really don't believe it suits the style of that home. A clear maple or rift and quarter sawn white oak would lend a contemporary feel that I think you're looking for. Also, excited dogs scratch the hell out of flooring (no matter the hardness rating).
Love how everyone is giving advice!
You could add in nice outdoor lighting too depending on how you redo the concrete floor. Outdoor lighting around a landscape makes your home look larger with good plant material and safety 😊
for colour matching and finding the right colour, texture, and feeling, for the floor, (or the siding, tiling, etc) It is really tempting to put the samples together, but by doing this you are also relating the samples to each other and in the end you will only pick one. Look at each one alone in context with the light and placement in mind.
I like the porcelain tiles they aren’t porous and can mimic most natural stone with no maintenance also make sure your tiles are nonslip❤
Please use positive titles for your videos. My heart sinks everytime I read one of them. I will watch your videos anyways! :)
Agreed. No click bait needed!
@@helenleeyogini2679 but they did have bad news 11:19
You guys are very hard working but you also have such an upbeat attitude! This is a great spirit to have considering the task ahead and I just wanted to say this grandma thinks you guys rock and deserve all good things!!! Please take care of yourselves and each other!!! Really enjoy your channel and wish you well! Can't wait to see you move in!!!❤🎉😊
The list is so satisfying
I have seen every video of you guys renovating this house with my soon to be wife. And I have to say, you guys have come a long way! it seems frustrating at the beginning. I have gone through it with my mom when i renovated our only home from the ground up! You guys are making it! Can’t t wait for the next video! I’m curious how you guys will tackle the chimneys!
When looking for tiles take a look at swimming pool tiles with some relieve as this will help with preventing sliding. Because a wet shower and soap might cause some faling. Did it in my shower and I don't worry I might fall.
the green tile is gorgeous! it would work really well as an accent tile in the kitchen or the bathroom. And it goes so well with the spirit of the house!
Is it possible to put a drain in instead of having to tear up the whole area of concrete?
+1. you could make one drain just in front of the windows and another just below the edge of the roof. We have a deep drain and a pump for our basement, semi buried in a flood zone 😮 and it works very well
Perhaps you could install a garage drain/storm drain system
back up crawlspace sump pump?
First off, look at how much progress you guys have made! That's insane. I've been following along on tiktok the past year and have been so invested. I heard you plug your guys youtube channel and boy do I love this longer format version so much. I think I might go back from the start and watch haha.
Hopes it’s click bait 😅
As usual probaby😂 I don't even read the titles anymore lol.
Im clickbait 😏
@@hebdschnure I read them and then take them like a grain of salt
It wasn’t 😢
11:23 is bad news.
I’m at the phase of my life that I choose materials and fixtures in my house in how easy they are to clean, last and ease of upkeep. Dark woods show the slightest bit of dust, dog&cat hair but if those things don’t bother you have at it. We have a German shepherd who should be renamed German Shedder and yes the hair drives me crazy. A dark floor would show every bit of her hair as well as the dusty.
At the nearly one year point, you have made an absolutely astounding amount of progress, especially considering a couple of factors, #1 neither of you are professionals, #2 delays from cityman, #3 doing the work largely without help, #4 the actual size of the project. The list is very long, and full of small items, that generally aren't "glamorous" or fun to do, but all are important, but take a fair amount of time to do, you have done real progress on that list. Lastly, I laugh almost as hard at Nick saying E-poxy as I do at Jenna saying bean(beam).
23:18 would look amazing in the entry. 23:45 would look good in a living room. Then have a normal wooden floor everywhere else so you highlight the living room. The siding from last week has more of a vintage feel. But whatever you guys pick will look great. Nick really made me laugh this week