I have a suggestion for you. Once your friends leave, please consider the option of utilizing that space for travel medical professionals ie nurses, doctors, therapist etc. You can reach out to you local hospital's HR or recruiter to hook up with either them directly OR with whatever staffing agency they may be utilizing. They pay company or hospital pays directly to you and usually 16 week contracts with the possibility of longer if their contract is extended. I know they are always looking for housing there. I was offered a travel nurse position in Alaska years ago and I didnt take it because it was shared housing, something I am not fond of. Just an idea for later. Since you will have it furnished they will pay really decent price too. Just something for you to think about!
Agreed I have some friends who do that and rent out a similar type place for much more by the week to travelling medical professionals. They have been doing this for a good while and in a few years only one minor unknown issue from a guest/resident. They contacted the hospital HR Dept not expecting them to do anything but to inform them of what happened and they where more than cordial and apologetic and went as far as to say they will never bring her back and have notified her contractor. Was not a big dollar thing but they had to hire a professional cleaner for fee that was not horrible more of an inconvenience and disappointment as they did not as usual suspect the one who did the damage to be that one who does.
I worked as a travel nurse several years ago. Most apartments I was housed in were not nearly equipped with so much. It's always interesting to travel with what you can pack in your suitcase or car.
I was a social worker for 28 years. I worked with kids getting ready to age out of the system. I have done what you did many times, We always hit up thrift stores, then the dollar tree and Walmart. It was a struggle because the state gave us 1300.00. But we never failed
Hopefully the Somers can find these things for the apartment at a garage sale or something. They know the family living in the apartment so they might not need the items right away. Plus, it sounds like they want to stay in budget. They have already invested a lot of money. Maybe we can help??
You are such selfless folks. Kind hearted and loving. You definitely do the Lord’s work and your children are learning by your example. My family have followed in your footsteps in terms of Acts of Kindness, and charity. the other day, we paid for a family’s dinner when their bill arrived. They were screaming and hugging us. It feels sooo great to give, even if you aren’t well off, and we are not! Love u guys!!
I've rented many VRBO and the relaxing ones aren't cluttered. I think you've done a great job furnishing the place. We don't need as much stuff as we think we do. :) I love your idea of a personalized picture on the table to welcome your guests. Also, an info-binder of things like wifi password, code for door security key box, and other instructions (when is trash pickup, etc) and local favorite shops (best coffee or pizza in town) are always helpful to settling into a new place. When you move to a new place you lose all your support system for services like mechanics and hair stylists, pet groomers and doctors. It's nice to have some options on where to go.
Your generosity is unreal! I have never rented a full equipped apartment. I've always had to bring all my things with! I would love to have a cozy home like that!
@@TheresaPowers Seriously? They have the means, and they would like to help the family that moves in. How is Biden involved? Yes, he's potentially the worst President ever. But If you cannot help your fellow neighbor, when things are just getting tough, where will we all be when the world has completely gone down the drain?
Sold everything 4x in the past 9 years moving around to different states for fun. Then I became a travel nurse after I realized I can just visit any state I want and only bring what fits in my car! Some people are nomads at heart❤️ A a grey upholstered head board would look nice along with window coverings. I like the colors you chose.
You both are beautiful people, my husband and I did this 2 years ago,with a wood shed, that became a 16x20 little house for my husband's son visiting from New Zealand,then my brother to stay in for a yr. Now we have a beautiful guest house for visitors
Nice job.👍 Love the neutral colors. One thing you might be missing is lamps for the night tables. Please give us a final tour with all installed. (Curtains, tv, cleaning supplies - broom, mop, etc.) 😃
Broom , vacuum, coasters, a throw on the couch, a flashlight with batteries, when I first moved out of my parents house to live on my own my parents went and bought me a ton of stuff for my new apartment and that is an incredible help when you're starting off and a new place. Great memories
Bedside lamps, tin opener, bedside clocks, bath rug, tea/coffee cups, glasses - you guy's are awesome. I am also surprised you can go to a store and literally purchase stuff like the mattress, and take it away with you - in UK we have to wait and order everything!
You all did such a great job, your friends will be blown away . You are an amazing beautiful family and it’s great that the kids all pitched in to get it all set up. Blessings to all of you 🙏🙏🙏💕💕
Over the years I have found a lot the furnishings and accessories I have in my house, that were perfectly good but discarded. When my husband had to live in a studio apartment for a job out of town I was able to go through the house and pull together a lot of things. He only had to buy a futon and microwave and a few other things. Worked for him. You got a good deal at Walmart on your things. May they be a blessing
Maybe small end table and bedside lamps?I love ambient lighting versus overhead ceiling light.I would enjoy that apartment immensely.Great job guys!😍🥰♥️
With my first marriage had to start from scratch buying everything like you all just did. This was in 1972. After that I just accumulated things. When I got divorced in 1989 got rid of a lot, and started again buying new things(new memories) . Now that I’m 74 (omg), got a new living room set(my old one was 30 yrs old), and new stuff my kids have got for me. Life is good, but sure does go by fast!!!!! Love your videos! Be safe & take care!!!!
Yep did it a few times. We are military. We moved overseas to fully finished places and sold a lot of stuff so it didn’t rot. Also movers break a lot of our stuff so we are constantly replacing things.
I did this too. However, I had a lot of time to do it. I don't rent it out, but if have out of town guests, they have their own place to stay while here. They can come and go on their own. They have everything they need, but I love to cook, and bake, so I usually have them for meals, unless they have special plans. This way they don't have to worry about staying in a hotel. I don't charge them. I also know everyone that stays there. I like to help out when I can. When no one is there, I use the space.
You did great. My list: Coffee maker, broom, mop, clock radio, little lamps for bedroom tables, a comfy throw for the couch with a splash of color there, Costco has them and they aren't very expensive. Did you get glasses and mugs? Dish soap? Drainer? Dishwasher soap? I think you got a few things for the walls, I hope you will show it again after TV and they are up! I also agree with the curtains, it still sounds pretty hollow, the cloth might help, and be pretty! Hand soap dispenser, but you probably got that, we didn't really see the bathroom.
You probably won’t be doing this big of shopping again anytime soon, but to make it easier if you need multiple shopping carts is to close the toddler seat and use the seat belt to attach to the “front” (non toddler seat) end of the next cart, creating a train of carts. I used to work as a cashier for Walmart, and once in a blue moon someone from the Red Cross would come in shopping for a displaced family due to some weather circumstances or DV issues or whatever or when the police would come in shopping for Toys for Tots.
Your little family is simply an amazing blessing to so many! ❤️ I love how it turned out!! So simple and fresh. And poor Burt...I thought he was going to faint before the shopping even began! 🤣
Hey guys that is so great of you to furnish the apartment. The only thing I thing I would have added are lamps for the bedside tables and maybe the living room. I enjoyed the video.
I work for walmart and we don't have a lot in stock do to missing products. Everything is now going online for some reason. But all those furnishings you bought are so beautiful these things are certainly me.Jessica and Bert you have such great taste in decorating this home.
Wow, you lost so much snow so fast. We had the first green leaves pop in Wasilla over the weekend…traded our ravens for gulls. Still hoping for that first robin to start tuning up :) Sweet vid, as ever!
I noticed the stairs going to the upstairs apartment are made of wood. I know from experience how slippery they can get. You may need to add the step guards just incase. The apartment is really looking so cute. It's hard remembering all the little things needed to furnish a home. I did all that 3 years ago. It was nice of you both to provide all the items you bought.
what about glassware, mugs, measuring cups-may have missed that whilst getting hubby lunch-what about pictures on the wall-maybe get ahold of a tv schedule or channel lineup (if you have cable/dish) so they know channels on the TV (I was thinking like a binder that you see in hotel rooms)-an iron/ironing board and a list of local places to eat, shop-local urgent care and directions to each of those places (some of us oldies still like maps-haha!)-you are doing a great job. I was reading through the comments and loved the idea of a place for traveling nurses and doctors. Loved watching this.
Just did it for a lake house, love doing this, including replacing a huge deck and landscaping. FYI, I rent Vrbo’s all over the world, not a fan when owners put tons of stuff on flat surfaces!
Shopping for stuff like that can be expensive. We did it when our son was in the Army and didn't have any kitchen stuff, so before we took him his vehicle, I shopped for all things kitchen just about and we had to do the same when our daughter went to college. I always hit the clearance aisle before I start. But I didn't see any cookie sheets in what you bought.
You guys did great! We have helped our kids move into their first studio apartments. It felt overwhelming and yet limiting because they didn’t have much space. What a great adventure you are beginning! God bless!!!
Garment steamer instead of the iron and board. It looks great folks! I did this a couple of years ago and it was more than that amount from Ikea and Walmart.
I recently experienced the same thing. The only thing I owned was my bedroom set and craft stuff. I sold everything except my bedroom set and craft stuff, to go and take care of my parents. They have since passed. Then I lived with my daughter and took care of her children. This year February 2022 I moved into my own apartment. As you said a lot of people don't realize the stuff you have to get. I was very blessed with family and friends who either gifted me something or gift cards. I really and truly did not realize how many people were as generous as they were. I love my own place and have made new friends closer to my age. I still take care of my one daughters kids three times a week. I am in a much better place me mentally which makes me a better person. Barbar Houser Sioux City Iowa
I had to furnish another home years ago. I feel your pain😩 It’s all the little things you take for granted that you just have. Kitchen utensils, home office, etc. etc. etc.!!!!!
I’d love that place, you guys did an awesome job. When we bought this house 22 years ago we bought everything new, from furniture to dishes. Now prices are so insane you don’t get as much for your money
I wish I was going to live there 😂 holy moly! I have never had a fully furnished apartment. Always have to bring my own stuff with me. I have always wanted to be able to go get new stuff. It's a dream I had growing up but life happens & never been able to afford it. I am happy for your friends they will love it!!
I couldn't live without bedside lamps. And some pictures on the walls, ie. above the bed. (Do you have trift or dollar stores? You can save a lit on decor)
We did a shop like this! My hubby and I were living with parents before marriage. When we moved into our own space, we needed one (or two) of everything!! We used 10+ old bedroom furniture for 3.5 years before we decided it was time to buy our own. Slow and steady!!
A good place to buy a few of the kitchen and bathroom items is Dollar Tree. They have the utensils, plates, cups, bowls trash cans and random cleaning items and such. I shopped that way the first time moving into my first apartment. Eventually I replaced items over time but it was such a money saver. I also love thrift stores for many items. Bedding has to be new though unless it’s a quilt that can be washed without falling apart.
I had to shop like that just once. I spent $ 15,000 total in one day . $ 12,000 at a furniture store for 3 bdrms, livingroom, diningroom. $ 3,000 at walmart for electronics, all kitchen and bath, bedding, vacumn, broom and dustpan, alarm clocks, extra blankets per room. It was alot of fun but very tiring. Looked great. Went to hobby lobby and got lots of neat pics and knick knacks.
I have never moved somewhere where they go out of their way to make sure everything is there and furnished! Yall are amazing and really generous!! For that price, yall got a lot!!
When I moved into my apartment 5 years ago, I had asked my mom to see if she anything kitchen related like pots, pans, plates, etc. to donate/help out. My mom pulled through and gave me a lot. It saved me a lot of money. But I have to go buy a lot of other apartment related items from Target, Walmart, etc.
I just did all this. After a divorce from a long marriage, I just decided I would be the one to "start over" so long story in Las Vegas on a normal 1 bedroom house I am in over 8k and while nice furniture etc in my my view nothing crazy, just nice and fitting. I feel your pain. lol
So we wants our home in the fall of 2020 and had to rent an apartment… In a brand new complex and we had to outfit everything inside the apartment just like you did. I said you’d spent $2000 at Walmart… My wife said oh no no no no more like $4000… Needless to say I was right. As far as the bed… Great deal. We ended up spending about $7000 but I’ll be very honest with you it was completely reimbursed by insurance because we lost everything in the fire. Good job. You guys are both ace shoppers. Blessings to you and your family
When we moved 1200 miles we didn't take really anything. We just wanted to buy new and start over. We furnished a 2000 square foot house from scratch. It was ALOT!
Happy Monday, SOMERS. I hope you’re having a good day. It is now officially May. It feels like summer now, but the season right now is Spring. Summer is coming up soon. I hope you SOMERS have plans for summer. Plus, I can’t believe the snow is melting like crazy. I’m glad you SOMERS survived another long winter. I have to give y’all credit. And one last thing, school will be over this month. Once school is over, summer vacation begins. My favorite part about y’all having summer is going to the fly trampoline, along with going to swim beach, fun time park, pioneer park and having fun on the trampoline and pool. I hope you SOMERS have a good, safe day. I’ll be looking forward to see y’all have a some summer activities in the future. Continue on your road on getting the giant gold play button
We have done it 3 times. When we first started as a couple. When we joined the military and sold everything before getting stationed in Hawaii. And the third time was after military we were homeless and then lived in a rv for 2 years. When we moved back into a house we had to buy everything again.
Maybe some pictures on the walls. And I did not see curtains. But I think its good start to a perfect furnished home. And maybe to let new tenants feel welcome prepare a little basket with cookies and fruits, maybe some essentials so that they can move in and settle and get through first night before shopping for goceries.
I would say the apartment is pretty well furnished. I would think since your friends are only going to be there a short while, I would get some seasonings for the cook coming in!
Hi guys. I have never seen landlords furnish a place like you did. I’ve seen some of your older vlogs showing some of your rentals. You seem to find tenants who are very trustworthy and respectful to rent to. I’ve seen some places people rented out that were trashed and damaged when I lived in NY. Seemed they didn’t care as long as they didn’t own it. Are Alaskans overall good tenants to have renting your properties? Do you screen possible renters thoroughly before making a decision? Thought I’d ask. See you next time.
Coffee maker, cookie sheets, clock, glasses? If I were renting the apartment I'd be thrilled and happy to buy anything forgotten. I was sitting here crying the loss of 2 friends, your videos are a beacon of light in dark days. Love from NJ ❤️
I was at Walmart today and bought a trash/laundry/grocery cart thing there. Worth every penny. And it's sturdier than the last one we bought. You easily spent over 1,000 dollars!!
We have short term and mid term rentals here in Augusta, GA. You get a system. You bought too many small kitchen appliances. Costco towel sets are the best deal and quality, and easy to replace. You have to replace linens frequently. I would have also washed all kitchen things and linens - sleeping on crunchy sheets out of a package, being covered in lint when wet out of the shower, etc. won’t help your air bnb ratings any 😘. I always like to add some local decor - golf, military here. Wayfair is great for furniture and art but you might not be able to get those shipments there?
Looks great! All your kiddos are such a great help and get it done. So nice to see..also Audrey really seems to jump in and help out so much, great girl and great kiddos you have! Anyone would be lucky to live in this space you all have provided.
You guys are great! Watch your videos makes me hope when I start a family that my family is as happy and as close as you guys are. Your videos show people are still great people in this crazy world! So thank you.
I have done this before.. had to have an apartment in another state for business travel.. had to buy everything so totally understand what you are going through..
I did the same about 8 years ago and it cost approx £3k which is about $3750 USD at todays conversion rate. This included 2 beds, 2 wardrobes, 2 dressers, 2 sofas, 2 side tables, dining room table and 4 chairs, washing machine, fridge, TV and stand, all bedding, all crockery, pots and cutlery, microwave, toaster, clocks, cushions, pictures, towels. All furniture came from Ikea. Although none of this was high quality, I have had good renters and the furniture is still going strong.
Great purchases. We don't have Walmart in the UK, but for 21 years Walmart owned the ASDA chain of supermarkets, which gave very good value. ASDA has since returned to British ownership and still gives good value. My estimate started at $1,000, but soon went up to $1,500. Once you started adding expensive items like the TV, toaster, all the bed linen, kitchen utensils I went up to $2.000, so pretty close.
I have a suggestion for you. Once your friends leave, please consider the option of utilizing that space for travel medical professionals ie nurses, doctors, therapist etc. You can reach out to you local hospital's HR or recruiter to hook up with either them directly OR with whatever staffing agency they may be utilizing. They pay company or hospital pays directly to you and usually 16 week contracts with the possibility of longer if their contract is extended. I know they are always looking for housing there. I was offered a travel nurse position in Alaska years ago and I didnt take it because it was shared housing, something I am not fond of. Just an idea for later. Since you will have it furnished they will pay really decent price too. Just something for you to think about!
Excellent suggestion
What an idea!!! I love this
Agreed I have some friends who do that and rent out a similar type place for much more by the week to travelling medical professionals. They have been doing this for a good while and in a few years only one minor unknown issue from a guest/resident. They contacted the hospital HR Dept not expecting them to do anything but to inform them of what happened and they where more than cordial and apologetic and went as far as to say they will never bring her back and have notified her contractor. Was not a big dollar thing but they had to hire a professional cleaner for fee that was not horrible more of an inconvenience and disappointment as they did not as usual suspect the one who did the damage to be that one who does.
Great idea!
I worked as a travel nurse several years ago. Most apartments I was housed in were not nearly equipped with so much. It's always interesting to travel with what you can pack in your suitcase or car.
I was a social worker for 28 years. I worked with kids getting ready to age out of the system. I have done what you did many times, We always hit up thrift stores, then the dollar tree and Walmart. It was a struggle because the state gave us 1300.00. But we never failed
Coffee and or tea kettle, clock, lamps, glassware, microwave, baking/pizza sheets, blender/mixer… y’all doing such a great job keep it up!!!!
Some pictures on the walls to make it feel homier
Hopefully the Somers can find these things for the apartment at a garage sale or something. They know the family living in the apartment so they might not need the items right away. Plus, it sounds like they want to stay in budget. They have already invested a lot of money. Maybe we can help??
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You are such selfless folks. Kind hearted and loving. You definitely do the Lord’s work and your children are learning by your example. My family have followed in your footsteps in terms of Acts of Kindness, and charity. the other day, we paid for a family’s dinner when their bill arrived. They were screaming and hugging us. It feels sooo great to give, even if you aren’t well off, and we are not! Love u guys!!
I've rented many VRBO and the relaxing ones aren't cluttered. I think you've done a great job furnishing the place. We don't need as much stuff as we think we do. :) I love your idea of a personalized picture on the table to welcome your guests. Also, an info-binder of things like wifi password, code for door security key box, and other instructions (when is trash pickup, etc) and local favorite shops (best coffee or pizza in town) are always helpful to settling into a new place. When you move to a new place you lose all your support system for services like mechanics and hair stylists, pet groomers and doctors. It's nice to have some options on where to go.
Your generosity is unreal! I have never rented a full equipped apartment. I've always had to bring all my things with! I would love to have a cozy home like that!
@@TheresaPowers Seriously? They have the means, and they would like to help the family that moves in.
How is Biden involved? Yes, he's potentially the worst President ever.
But If you cannot help your fellow neighbor, when things are just getting tough, where will we all be when the world has completely gone down the drain?
Sold everything 4x in the past 9 years moving around to different states for fun. Then I became a travel nurse after I realized I can just
visit any state I want and only bring what fits in my car! Some people are nomads at heart❤️ A a grey upholstered head board would look nice along with window coverings. I like the colors you chose.
You both are beautiful people, my husband and I did this 2 years ago,with a wood shed, that became a 16x20 little house for my husband's son visiting from New Zealand,then my brother to stay in for a yr. Now we have a beautiful guest house for visitors
Coffee maker....can opener...rug for the bathroom floor....cups....glasses....clocks.....everything looks great that you have already done! Great job!
Hello Eileen how are you
Nice job.👍 Love the neutral colors. One thing you might be missing is lamps for the night tables. Please give us a final tour with all installed. (Curtains, tv, cleaning supplies - broom, mop, etc.) 😃
I was thinking lamps too and maybe a piece of art/picture above bed,etc.
That’s great I never met people that buy all of those things for ur tenants/ friends. That’s beautiful looks great 👍!!
Apartments in my state don’t ever come fully furnished .They come EMPTY! I wish I rented from you guys !!!
Lamps bedside and living room. It all looks good.❤
Broom , vacuum, coasters, a throw on the couch, a flashlight with batteries, when I first moved out of my parents house to live on my own my parents went and bought me a ton of stuff for my new apartment and that is an incredible help when you're starting off and a new place. Great memories
Was just thinking this could be Audrey’s first apartment in and 5 years already all decked out
Bedside lamps, tin opener, bedside clocks, bath rug, tea/coffee cups, glasses - you guy's are awesome. I am also surprised you can go to a store and literally purchase stuff like the mattress, and take it away with you - in UK we have to wait and order everything!
Thank you for the CC. I am hearing impaired, and it is terrific to have them. I should have posted this a long time ago. God bless!
You all did such a great job, your friends will be blown away . You are an amazing beautiful family and it’s great that the kids all pitched in to get it all set up. Blessings to all of you 🙏🙏🙏💕💕
Reminds me of taking my children to college and getting them set up in their first apartment or house.
When I was young and starting out I would have loved to rent an apartment fully furnished. Great job it looks nice. Take care. ❤️
Over the years I have found a lot the furnishings and accessories I have in my house, that were perfectly good but discarded.
When my husband had to live in a studio apartment for a job out of town I was able to go through the house and pull together a lot of things. He only had to buy a futon and microwave and a few other things. Worked for him.
You got a good deal at Walmart on your things. May they be a blessing
Maybe small end table and bedside lamps?I love ambient lighting versus overhead ceiling light.I would enjoy that apartment immensely.Great job guys!😍🥰♥️
With my first marriage had to start from scratch buying everything like you all just did. This was in 1972. After that I just accumulated things. When I got divorced in 1989 got rid of a lot, and started again buying new things(new memories) . Now that I’m 74 (omg), got a new living room set(my old one was 30 yrs old), and new stuff my kids have got for me. Life is good, but sure does go by fast!!!!! Love your videos! Be safe & take care!!!!
That’s awesome that’s you guys furnished the place. Most people would not do what you guys did. You guys are so awesome!
The apartment looks so nice. Y'all did a great job picking things out. 🙂. Will be a blessing to those who rest their heads there.
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Yep did it a few times. We are military. We moved overseas to fully finished places and sold a lot of stuff so it didn’t rot. Also movers break a lot of our stuff so we are constantly replacing things.
Wow nice job! Fully furnished here means, the big furniture, oven, refrigerator, microwave. Everything else is on the renter.
I did this too. However, I had a lot of time to do it. I don't rent it out, but if have out of town guests, they have their own place to stay while here. They can come and go on their own. They have everything they need, but I love to cook, and bake, so I usually have them for meals, unless they have special plans. This way they don't have to worry about staying in a hotel. I don't charge them. I also know everyone that stays there. I like to help out when I can. When no one is there, I use the space.
Pulling the rug out away from the wall so the couch is more centered will be very eye pleasing. Love the space!
Who ever is renting your Apartment is lucky to have great landlords like you two.
Furnished daughters condo at College and then first apartment! You will be doing this over and over!
You did great. My list: Coffee maker, broom, mop, clock radio, little lamps for bedroom tables, a comfy throw for the couch with a splash of color there, Costco has them and they aren't very expensive. Did you get glasses and mugs? Dish soap? Drainer? Dishwasher soap? I think you got a few things for the walls, I hope you will show it again after TV and they are up! I also agree with the curtains, it still sounds pretty hollow, the cloth might help, and be pretty! Hand soap dispenser, but you probably got that, we didn't really see the bathroom.
You probably won’t be doing this big of shopping again anytime soon, but to make it easier if you need multiple shopping carts is to close the toddler seat and use the seat belt to attach to the “front” (non toddler seat) end of the next cart, creating a train of carts. I used to work as a cashier for Walmart, and once in a blue moon someone from the Red Cross would come in shopping for a displaced family due to some weather circumstances or DV issues or whatever or when the police would come in shopping for Toys for Tots.
Hello how are you
Looks beautiful, Jessica and Bert!! Your friends will LOVE IT!!
Really grateful for Habitat for Humanity stores. $400: refrigerator, sofa, table chairs, stove.
I rented a fully furnished 3 bdrm bungalow once. It had everything. Like a microwave. Ice machine. It was awesome. Your looks Amazing as well!!
Your little family is simply an amazing blessing to so many! ❤️ I love how it turned out!! So simple and fresh. And poor Burt...I thought he was going to faint before the shopping even began! 🤣
Hey guys that is so great of you to furnish the apartment. The only thing I thing I would have added are lamps for the bedside tables and maybe the living room. I enjoyed the video.
I work for walmart and we don't have a lot in stock do to missing products. Everything is now going online for some reason. But all those furnishings you bought are so beautiful these things are certainly me.Jessica and Bert you have such great taste in decorating this home.
It's so good to see Audrey. She is so beautiful.
Wow, you lost so much snow so fast. We had the first green leaves pop in Wasilla over the weekend…traded our ravens for gulls. Still hoping for that first robin to start tuning up :) Sweet vid, as ever!
I definitely imo”This apt be 💯 % best used as a B & B not a rental especially now that youve furnished it completely !!! All Thee Best Somers😊🍁🇨🇦
It would make a cute little apartment for Audrey in a couple of years down the road.
You guys are to much! I’m sure your friends will be so grateful . Love your music.
I noticed the stairs going to the upstairs apartment are made of wood. I know from experience how slippery they can get. You may need to add the step guards just incase. The apartment is really looking so cute. It's hard remembering all the little things needed to furnish a home. I did all that 3 years ago. It was nice of you both to provide all the items you bought.
Good idea and insurance would appreciate to reduce risk.
what about glassware, mugs, measuring cups-may have missed that whilst getting hubby lunch-what about pictures on the wall-maybe get ahold of a tv schedule or channel lineup (if you have cable/dish) so they know channels on the TV (I was thinking like a binder that you see in hotel rooms)-an iron/ironing board and a list of local places to eat, shop-local urgent care and directions to each of those places (some of us oldies still like maps-haha!)-you are doing a great job. I was reading through the comments and loved the idea of a place for traveling nurses and doctors. Loved watching this.
Just did it for a lake house, love doing this, including replacing a huge deck and landscaping. FYI, I rent Vrbo’s all over the world, not a fan when owners put tons of stuff on flat surfaces!
I love that you bought from yardsales for your home. Most of my furniture is from secondhand stores, yardsales or gifts
Don't forget curtains, curtain rods, and blinds. You may need blackout curtains for the bedrooms. Also lamps.
Shopping for stuff like that can be expensive. We did it when our son was in the Army and didn't have any kitchen stuff, so before we took him his vehicle, I shopped for all things kitchen just about and we had to do the same when our daughter went to college. I always hit the clearance aisle before I start. But I didn't see any cookie sheets in what you bought.
You guys did great! We have helped our kids move into their first studio apartments. It felt overwhelming and yet limiting because they didn’t have much space. What a great adventure you are beginning! God bless!!!
Garment steamer instead of the iron and board. It looks great folks! I did this a couple of years ago and it was more than that amount from Ikea and Walmart.
I recently experienced the same thing. The only thing I owned was my bedroom set and craft stuff. I sold everything except my bedroom set and craft stuff, to go and take care of my parents. They have since passed. Then I lived with my daughter and took care of her children. This year February 2022 I moved into my own apartment. As you said a lot of people don't realize the stuff you have to get. I was very blessed with family and friends who either gifted me something or gift cards. I really and truly did not realize how many people were as generous as they were. I love my own place and have made new friends closer to my age. I still take care of my one daughters kids three times a week. I am in a much better place me mentally which makes me a better person. Barbar Houser Sioux City Iowa
You guys did great! More shopping than I will ever do.
I had to furnish another home years ago. I feel your pain😩 It’s all the little things you take for granted that you just have. Kitchen utensils, home office, etc. etc. etc.!!!!!
I’d love that place, you guys did an awesome job. When we bought this house 22 years ago we bought everything new, from furniture to dishes. Now prices are so insane you don’t get as much for your money
I wish I was going to live there 😂 holy moly! I have never had a fully furnished apartment. Always have to bring my own stuff with me. I have always wanted to be able to go get new stuff. It's a dream I had growing up but life happens & never been able to afford it.
I am happy for your friends they will love it!!
Keurig, small microwave, and a laundry hamper. Couple pillows with a pop of color for the living room.
I couldn't live without bedside lamps. And some pictures on the walls, ie. above the bed. (Do you have trift or dollar stores? You can save a lit on decor)
We did a shop like this! My hubby and I were living with parents before marriage. When we moved into our own space, we needed one (or two) of everything!!
We used 10+ old bedroom furniture for 3.5 years before we decided it was time to buy our own. Slow and steady!!
A good place to buy a few of the kitchen and bathroom items is Dollar Tree. They have the utensils, plates, cups, bowls trash cans and random cleaning items and such. I shopped that way the first time moving into my first apartment. Eventually I replaced items over time but it was such a money saver. I also love thrift stores for many items. Bedding has to be new though unless it’s a quilt that can be washed without falling apart.
I had to shop like that just once. I spent $ 15,000 total in one day . $ 12,000 at a furniture store for 3 bdrms, livingroom, diningroom. $ 3,000 at walmart for electronics, all kitchen and bath, bedding, vacumn, broom and dustpan, alarm clocks, extra blankets per room. It was alot of fun but very tiring. Looked great. Went to hobby lobby and got lots of neat pics and knick knacks.
Thanks for taking us on the shopping trip...I like when you're greeted by the Happy peoples..so sweet.
May God continue to bless helping out your friends on top of getting your parents house ready for your husband's grandmother. Your a true blessing.
I would totally love to do this for my house... I loved it.
I have never moved somewhere where they go out of their way to make sure everything is there and furnished! Yall are amazing and really generous!! For that price, yall got a lot!!
When I moved into my apartment 5 years ago, I had asked my mom to see if she anything kitchen related like pots, pans, plates, etc. to donate/help out. My mom pulled through and gave me a lot. It saved me a lot of money. But I have to go buy a lot of other apartment related items from Target, Walmart, etc.
Wow what great friends normally you bring all that with you
Clocks
Throw Rugs
Sweeper
Coasters
Looks GREAT!
Wow quite the haul but I think you got it all to start out. Bless you guys❤️
I just did all this. After a divorce from a long marriage, I just decided I would be the one to "start over" so long story in Las Vegas on a normal 1 bedroom house I am in over 8k and while nice furniture etc in my my view nothing crazy, just nice and fitting. I feel your pain. lol
So we wants our home in the fall of 2020 and had to rent an apartment… In a brand new complex and we had to outfit everything inside the apartment just like you did. I said you’d spent $2000 at Walmart… My wife said oh no no no no more like $4000… Needless to say I was right. As far as the bed… Great deal. We ended up spending about $7000 but I’ll be very honest with you it was completely reimbursed by insurance because we lost everything in the fire. Good job. You guys are both ace shoppers. Blessings to you and your family
@@paulonorato8765 Agreed, great job!
I have been watching for awhile. Recently, my 2 year old likes watching so I love watching more now that I can sit and have my coffee.
When we moved 1200 miles we didn't take really anything. We just wanted to buy new and start over. We furnished a 2000 square foot house from scratch. It was ALOT!
The way you were walking after was funny. Fantastic job and excellent video.
Happy Monday, SOMERS. I hope you’re having a good day. It is now officially May. It feels like summer now, but the season right now is Spring. Summer is coming up soon. I hope you SOMERS have plans for summer. Plus, I can’t believe the snow is melting like crazy. I’m glad you SOMERS survived another long winter. I have to give y’all credit. And one last thing, school will be over this month. Once school is over, summer vacation begins. My favorite part about y’all having summer is going to the fly trampoline, along with going to swim beach, fun time park, pioneer park and having fun on the trampoline and pool. I hope you SOMERS have a good, safe day. I’ll be looking forward to see y’all have a some summer activities in the future. Continue on your road on getting the giant gold play button
Walmart has the best prices on the basics. I buy my groceries there every week. I didn't see a Coffee maker, Lamps, Clocks and a Microwave oven.
We have done it 3 times. When we first started as a couple. When we joined the military and sold everything before getting stationed in Hawaii. And the third time was after military we were homeless and then lived in a rv for 2 years. When we moved back into a house we had to buy everything again.
When we moved into our first house (after being married for 8years) we spent over $3,000 furnishing our house with all the things.
The apartment looks beautiful. So kind of you guys to furnish it and make it feel like a home, it looks so pretty. Great work!
Maybe some pictures on the walls. And I did not see curtains. But I think its good start to a perfect furnished home.
And maybe to let new tenants feel welcome prepare a little basket with cookies and fruits, maybe some essentials so that they can move in and settle and get through first night before shopping for goceries.
I absolutely love all the beautiful way you put things together. All the music fills my heart with joy. Love to you beautiful family💞
I would say the apartment is pretty well furnished. I would think since your friends are only going to be there a short while, I would get some seasonings for the cook coming in!
Hi guys. I have never seen landlords furnish a place like you did. I’ve seen some of your older vlogs showing some of your rentals. You seem to find tenants who are very trustworthy and respectful to rent to. I’ve seen some places people rented out that were trashed and damaged when I lived in NY. Seemed they didn’t care as long as they didn’t own it. Are Alaskans overall good tenants to have renting your properties? Do you screen possible renters thoroughly before making a decision? Thought I’d ask. See you next time.
Yes, I have shopped for homes in one day. I used to set up group homes for people with disabilities.
Coffee maker, cookie sheets, clock, glasses? If I were renting the apartment I'd be thrilled and happy to buy anything forgotten. I was sitting here crying the loss of 2 friends, your videos are a beacon of light in dark days. Love from NJ ❤️
These are my favourite vlogs…love transformations
I was at Walmart today and bought a trash/laundry/grocery cart thing there. Worth every penny. And it's sturdier than the last one we bought. You easily spent over 1,000 dollars!!
We have short term and mid term rentals here in Augusta, GA. You get a system. You bought too many small kitchen appliances. Costco towel sets are the best deal and quality, and easy to replace. You have to replace linens frequently. I would have also washed all kitchen things and linens - sleeping on crunchy sheets out of a package, being covered in lint when wet out of the shower, etc. won’t help your air bnb ratings any 😘. I always like to add some local decor - golf, military here. Wayfair is great for furniture and art but you might not be able to get those shipments there?
Looks great! All your kiddos are such a great help and get it done. So nice to see..also Audrey really seems to jump in and help out so much, great girl and great kiddos you have! Anyone would be lucky to live in this space you all have provided.
Haha Burt’s face when you said “ fear” 😫🤣🤣🤣🤣 you guys are great!!! X
Bert grabbing his face and mumbling.."its gonna be a lot of money" cracked me up!
You guys are great! Watch your videos makes me hope when I start a family that my family is as happy and as close as you guys are. Your videos show people are still great people in this crazy world! So thank you.
I have done this before.. had to have an apartment in another state for business travel.. had to buy everything so totally understand what you are going through..
I am the only one that totally enjoyed shopping with you guys?
I did the same about 8 years ago and it cost approx £3k which is about $3750 USD at todays conversion rate. This included 2 beds, 2 wardrobes, 2 dressers, 2 sofas, 2 side tables, dining room table and 4 chairs, washing machine, fridge, TV and stand, all bedding, all crockery, pots and cutlery, microwave, toaster, clocks, cushions, pictures, towels. All furniture came from Ikea. Although none of this was high quality, I have had good renters and the furniture is still going strong.
The music selection is amazing! Bert you awesome, thank you!!
Wow, your friends are fortunate to have you for friends.
Great purchases. We don't have Walmart in the UK, but for 21 years Walmart owned the ASDA chain of supermarkets, which gave very good value. ASDA has since returned to British ownership and still gives good value. My estimate started at $1,000, but soon went up to $1,500. Once you started adding expensive items like the TV, toaster, all the bed linen, kitchen utensils I went up to $2.000, so pretty close.
Love it!!! Didn’t see a Broom, mop, vaccum, bathroom rugs, night stand lamps or coffee maker.
Great job love it I would add cleaning supplies basic: mop /Bucket, vacuum broom /dustpan etc .