can you imagine how awesome it's gonna be when the house is finished and you're sitting cozy warm on the couch with some tea or hot coco and can watch a storm like that rolling in over the sea and think back on these moments and how proud you're gonna be!
Architecture student from Northern Europe here:) Just wanted to give a little information about European architecture, at least the northern countries. Depending on what you are building the material varies a lot. So for example in the build/rebuild/renovation of a single family house, wood is one of the most commonly used materials. Renovations on solid brick houses are often done in brick, but as brick has become a building material kind of belonging to the last centuries it is not used in solid construction(new build) anymore(regulations, which are often not really logical, but I guess everyone who has tried to build something has experienced that kind of, have made solid brick construction basically impossible), though still used for facades. If a building firm builds the building, or the building is generally bigger the most common material is sadly concrete. This takes a big toll on the environment but is at the moment the cheapest and most readily available material for bigger scale construction. Wood is expensive compared to concrete, especially in the last few years the prices have gone up quite a bit. We use more wood than we are regrowing so that makes it a limited resource. A very common style of house, in the region I grew up in are half timbered houses, which have timber framed walls, filled with different materials, so this could be brick for example. I am doing my masters in material studies so we are basically looking at what we can use if we don’t use the typical materials, or limit their use to the minimum amount possible, and substitute as much as possible with sustainable materials. I tried to keep it short, and have therefore had to generalise a bit, so pls don’t come for me. Hope this can at least start to help those who are interested:)
Cool Masters thesis subject. I'm not in the industry - my job is in IT - but I've always liked to learn about the building industry and associated skilled trades. The focus of your Masters is incredibly timely and I hope your work on it is going well. I'll need to dig around to see what's new in alternative/renewable building materials. I've read articles over the years on using things like hay bales, recycled glass, etc, but those are very limited scale materials.
I am from Germany, we bought a house build in 1969/1970 with bricks. We did change the floor plan a little but it was done by a company. The rebuild of one wall and the close-up of one door frame was done by some kind of big man-made bricks. Also: you really have to think about ripping out walls, because there are some walls that hold up the next floor or even the roof. So at least for old brick houses you can not change the floor plan without a big mess, special tools, special trash bins and at least a construction consultant.
Southern England here. Its breeze block for internal walls here. Brick on the outside skin. Breeze blocks are larger, lighter and crumbly! Sometimes when you drill into the wall to hang a shelf you have lots of black dust shoot back out. The insulation could have been anything to be honest. I think that is why we are experiencing a big issue in the uk of mould resurgence. Our homes have lost or have degraded cavity foam insulation, windows that have change shape and shrunk against the brick... causing lots and lots of issues now home have central heating rather than open fires.
Nice answer, I'm a Brit living in Finland and built my house 12 years ago. Thermal heating , quadrupedal glazing, timber upstairs on a breeze block basement . Insulation is around 30cm in the walls and near on a meter in the roof. But the air flow around the upper part was something I found interesting so there is a gap between the outer and inner surfaces or the exterior. There is lots of precaution to stop the cold extreme weather and the indoor heat mixing as that normally results in mold . OK I'm a little lost with it as quite a lot different to the old Victorian house I grew up in but very happy with it. Certainly I value Finnish standards over British for housing....don't get me started about bathrooms :)
Nick is such a good builder. Anyone who says different deserves to never find the cool side of the pillow. Also, Jenna is just amazing at too many things. PS y’all’s teamwork is absolutely inspiring. Real, supportive and heartwarming. You two are the best.
Meanwhile, in Cheshire, England, a sleeping cat who has also never heard Eagles make that noise before - and, indeed, has never heard of eagles- awoke and started searching for them behind my computer screen. He’s still on patrol.
💯 Jenna & Nicky have something special together if they can take on a stressful, long-lasting challenge like this and love doing together. Cheers to your progress and your future, Jenna & Nicky!! 🥂
Agreed. Congrats on 53 years! May you have many more happy years together! My husband and I have got 18 years married and we’re pretty strong. We just got through a bathroom addition and laundry renovation, along with replacement of our windows with double glazing, all done by contractors and we did it without a cross word but I wouldn’t jinx it by working together on anything. I’m the handy person and my husband knows to just leave me to it. These guys work together beautifully, while working together beautifully 😜
I noticed they communicate a ton when they work together. They give instructions constantly, and are always praising each other as well. But they are really good communicators.
"I'll be here with you. It's OK" are the sweetest words any man can say to a woman in the entire history of the world. Love and hugs to you both from me in New Mexico USA.
I’m so proud of you two. You worked your buns off through storms, being miserably wet and cold and still kept your sense of humor. You two are an inspiration.
Oh, i wanted to tell you something cool. (this isnt the cool part) I am a tad underhoused, so to speak, and live in my workplace. It has no shower or kitchen and so I have to go to the local high school to shower and the organization that arranges the use of the showers at the school (this is the cool part) must be a partner with the Bombas sock folks because I have been receiving a wonderful pair of warm socks every time I go there to shower. It is a comforting feeling to receive such a great gift. Like mom got me something nice to wear or something like that... Thanks Jenna and thanks Bombas!!!
That is cool! Not the housing-challenged part (been there, done that, don't have the socks), but the other part. How do you like the socks? Can one have too many socks?
i hope you are able to be housed soon! we got housing in January 2023. the recovery process is long and slow but it sounds like you have some people/organizations looking out for you.
@@tetedur377 they are well made. and the donated ones come with special branding that mentions that they were donated thanks to someone else who purchased them.
@@dianner5148 actually, its not zoned residential and if Im discovered then I risk losing my business. its been a rough ride here in SF area for artists who work full time in their trade but cant afford a workplace as well as a home. all the tech bro's rented all the artist live/work loft spaces or they are $6000 a month and so many of us are just hanging by threads... im a goldsmith for the last 20 years. most of my clients have no clue i shower at the local high school and cannot cook or have guests in my home...
I was born in Vancouver and have lived in the Lower Mainland for almost sixty years. From October through March the rain is cold to the bone and can be a challenge both physically and emotionally. You two are perfect examples of Canadian spirit...tough, resilient and just as important, maintaining your sense of humor and kindness.
Yes! That’s definitely Eagles making those beautiful sounds!🦅🥰 Before we retired from commercial fishing out on the west coast, everyday we heard and saw Eagles flying above us, diving for salmon and other fish, perched on trees,rocks, at the docks - majestic, communicating, chittering, calling - to each other and to us and the world all around them!! Once you hear and see them, they will always be in your heart and soul!!🦅😍🍁❤️🤙🇨🇦
❤ I think someone thought that the red tailed Hawk call was the “coolest” and that the actual Eagle call didn’t sound buff enough 😂 I personally love their call it sounds musical and joyful to me, the way I would feel if I could fly like them ❤
You are 2 young people doing something amazing, healthy, educational and extremely difficult! Don't let the armchair haters have any effect on you. You are both doing something to be very proud of.
Nick is a great builder, and by all appearances a very level headed, kind and patient man. Jenna and Nick you are both so tenacious, patient and resilient. You are inspiring ❤❤❤❤ from Ireland 🇮🇪
As a fellow Vancouverite I was very worried about you guys this past week during the storm. You should feel so accomplished with what you have achieved even before any of the added obstacles have been factored in. Thanks again for sharing your journey Jenna. You guys are awesome!
lol as a Brazilian (houses are made of concrete and bricks here) it’s sooooo funny to me hearing you guys talk about brick houses. Cause the thought of living in a house entirely made of wood gives me anxiety and I can never understand why wood would be better in any scenario (and I’m a civil engineer)
@@dagooglenet I feel like they barely even make it to 50! the plywood walls, I mean love this channel and no hate to them, simply shocked at canada's building code. Looks like the most flammable thing possible. Though watching them, I know understand how people punch holes in walls. I'm in a third world country, and the standard here is poured concrete with rebar
@dagooglenet No problem heating that brick house at -20°C or less. Our houses usually have a very good insulation and hold the temperature well in summer and also winter.
I'm so freaking impressed with you two putting those up on your own, holy cow. And not to be weird but I am positively *yearning* for the ultimate footage of you two in front of that fireplace, wearing your bombas and under some blankies with some tea, doing 100% nothing while rain happens OUTSIDE the house for a change. Here's to the end, though I'm loving watching the middle!
French architect here : we do have wood buildings, except we have some parts in concrete mixed in for stability and water resistance (usually the bottom floor and a couple walls). The interior walls, not structural, are plaster boards screwed on aluminium structures (never wood). It’s very interesting to see how it’s done in other countries ! I actually learn a lot and I can use it to improve my practice. :) Thank you, and the best of luck to you !!
Not all Europeans are confused. In Sweden we use wood, and probably in Finland and Norway too. We have a lot of forests... It all depends on where in Europe you are, what the climate is like etc. We are not all the same.
can confirm it's normal in Norway as well. Honestly it's very weird not to have a wood house here, not unheard of, but very unusual. Pretty sure that goes for most countries with lots of forests.
Yeah strangely enough it's people from Europe (often central parts of Europe) that make those comments, you'd think they would know better, that everything in Europe is not the same as their neighbourhood in their town, in their European country.
In the last two decades wood frame houses have become more popular, still a lot of house are brick built too. Considering the amount of rain and damp we have in Ireland though, you cannot blame us for sticking to brick.
We build with stone because we build to last. And of course it depends where in Europe you build, depending on what nature has to offer. And where it is built! Jenna & Nick I am so impressed with your hard work. Keep it up! Sending love and sunny weather from Europe ❤️
Eeeee you guys are moving right along! I make UA-cam videos in a similar spirit as you and am planning on doing a FULL rebuild on my tiny house in the Spring and this is honestly the kind of content I need to mentally prepare and get ready. Big kudos to you for simultaneously creating these videos on top of building - I know how much work that is! Love your guys' dynamic and determination! Sending love from my corner of the world to yours 🧡
I love the comment about Jenna's heated vest: "my heated vest right now, FOURTY-TWO degrees. I'm basically in Mexico right now." That made me grin big time. The good mood really helps me through a tough time right now with a friends death and gives me genuine reasons to laugh. That's why I love your videos. They're always the highlight of my week and I can't wait for the next one. Thank you Jenna and Nick for sharing you experience. You're so respectful and kind to each other during this stressful time. I really hope you're working together as perfectly when you're off camera. Good luck with the project. You can do this!!!
Watching this today I realized that time passes so so fast.. seeing the roof on made my realize that pretty soon you will be done with the house and I really am going to miss these videos… your humor the weather that always seems to be in the way.. the music u use (which is at this point a soundtrack) I will miss everything.. even the ads that I’m not even mad about.. I really hope you have a livable house soon but please don’t be too fast with it…
Nick, everyone can’t build. It takes practice and real work. You are doing a great job. There was a time when I could not build anything, but I learned and have built and rebuilt many homes. I am still ALWAYS learning. Keep up the great work.
Nick, I am no expert, but my ex husband was a licensed contractor. We built our dream home in 1982 to 1984. We worked together to build it. I think you are doing a fantastic job. I also was a district manager for a build on your lot builder. You both amaze me! Keep the fun going. I love watch every video!
I know I’m just a stranger on the internet, but I just wanted to say how proud I am of the two of you. What you are doing is incredible. Even seeing these videos and everything that you do, I can’t fathom how much work this all is.
Oh my gosh.. you guuuyyys... Amazing. That roof looks superb. And even more credit to you both for working in that storm, not loosing it with each other and laughing too. Wow! Um you need to do a couples relationship book next. My hub and I 21yrs in still niggle even at painting or DIY. My attitude has now changed. You two did that in that weather... I can not moan about moving furniture ever again!!
I have tremendous respect for the two of you. I started renovating houses with my dad when I was 12 and have continued on with my husband into my almost 70's. Because of this I have a really clear reallity picture of what you both are doing. You do it with grace, respect and humour (and off camera there probably times when teeth grinding goes on) with each other. Bravo, the end game is going to be absolutely spectacular. Go Nicki , Go Jenna
My house in South Australia was built in 1937 and is solid brick and sandstone. When I say solid brick it has two brick walls with an air gap between them. It still has all its original features including some wonderful ceilings and solid jarra floors. As well as a huge mirror above the fireplace. The only thing that we have done is the electric wiring needed replacing and the plumbing. But it is still standing after nearly 90 years.
I just admire how you two have taken on this huge project with such positivity! Also, dig that cool house in the background! That whole neighborhood must be kickin’ ❤
Love watching your progress and watching your respectful, loving interactions with each other. Renovations are hard (we are still working on our 3,000 sq ft house, that we started a five years ago) and you are doing such great work!
You two are the cutest and your communication is top notch. After rebuilding this house I think you can get through anything and everything together. You are doing a fantastic job. 👍🏼
Guys I'm following you from the other side of the world and just can say that each week I can't wait to see how it's going on for you ! Jenna you said you didn't do as much as you thought this week but, guys ! You have a roof and you did it just the two of you ! I think it's an amazing job ! Don't listen to the haters they are just jalous not to have the strengh, the means, to build a home like you ❤
Wow every week I’m so impressed with your progress! It looks beautiful! When it’s sunny I so enjoy the sun going trough the walls creating the most beautiful shadow drawing 😍
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Fun fact: we use wood for our roofs in Europe, too. Peace ✌️
and for walls concrete or wood. Some have bricks but that's mostly for the outer wall not the inner wall. If you want to change the floor plan you need to replace it metal beam or a pillar (if its load bearing), but that's mostly the same for all materials. The only thing that changes there is the amount of time and tools needed to break out the wall.
And we use moisture barrier materials too because lots of Europe is damp and cold. Also my last house was older than either the Irish state, or the United Kingdom.
I love this series so much. To know that it could come to an end is a bitter-sweet feeling, but obviously I want you two to finish the house. You deserve it. So wholesome.
You both are amazing!! Jenna you powered through - even using your foot to boost the roof truss.. your cooperation and simple commands got you both in tune to the impossible task. Your determination is the key!
Can we all just appreciate that not only are they doing this absolutely incredible task of rebuilding a house from scratch by themselves, but they're also filming it!!! From multiple angles!! And editing a new video for us every single week! This couple is unstoppable and powerful, let's give them more credit for all their hard work and tenacity
All I want to do is bring you two cozy hot soup when I see you in the cold and rain. I give you so much credit for all the hard work you've put in. The house is really coming along, you two make a great team!
Super random but tricks I used as a field geologist to keep your hands warm is 1. (Cold dry days) Use a hair band to secure a HotHand to the top of your wrist under your gloves to super heat blood into your fingers. 2. (Cold wet days) layer thin runner gloves, nitrile disposable gloves, utility gloves so your hands stay dry for work breaks. Keep up the amazing work y’all!
your are working so hard! my deep respect. also for your healty partnership, may it last for your livetime! about houses. Im from Switzerland and was growing up in a almost 300 years old Farmhous. its build with woodframes of solid wood and filled with diffrent materials. the outside is shingled and my dad rebuild all in 1986. on the upper floor he remove all walls and rebuild it with his plans, but on the basement he has to watch out to let stand the walls who are holding the whole hous. Today i live in a apartment out of concreed, missing our old farmhous....
You both have such determination to get this house built. I am so impressed by just the two of you out there putting all the trusses up! Wow! I hope the weather clears up and you get that roof done so the rain doesn't ruin what you have already done.
You two are simply amazing! That storm flooded parts of Vancouver and you two worked through it. AMAZING! Can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing your house making journey!
In western and southern Europe the trees are longer to grow and fewer in numbers, so wood is used only for roofs and floors, the parts that work in flexion. All the compression parts and made with stones, bricks or concrete because it is local, our workers are skilled in that, fits the climate but most of all cheaper!
I don’t see why. In our house we broke the walls through to connect 3 rooms into one big one. With the right tools no problem, you just have a ton of dirt and it may take a bit longer. It’s really difficult to find affordable housing so I would always prefer to adjust my own home to my liking and style.
Love your videos!! Just a tip from someone who worked outdoors for a decade... wear nitrile gloves under your work gloves in the cold. It'll keep them from getting as cold and dry!!
Wow! You guys are amazing to get that all done by yourselves 👏🏻 it must be so satisfying every time you clear a pile of wood frame off the floor. I’m so darn excited to see this house get a roof ❤
Hi from Portugal! Jenna was saying our brick houses can't be cost efficient but we don't need a heating system for instance. If the house was well constructed we don't need insulation like you do ( so we don't need the space for it in our walls). So, long term speaking, it's more expensive at the construction fase but most of us don't spend on heating. Also, we can't change our floor plans without special permisses and licenses from the city witch are usually too expensive to even dream about. Love you
@@alyp.3909 if good materials were used to build, the house maintains itself cold in summer and warm in winter, yes :) no need for ac or heating. Not everywhere in Portugal tho! I guess in most cities. In rural Portugal you'd better have heating for winter 😀
@@Pandoraa512 Thanks! That's amazing and very climate friendly. And brick lives longer I guess that wood. One wall of our house is from the year 18... something 😵💫
I absolutely take my hat ( and yes I do wear one) off to the two of you. Your dedication to this project is incredible. The constant encouragement and support of your partner is inspiring. Thanks you guys, the amount of work you got done with the elements fights you all the way is impressive. I’m hoping you get a last gast summer week to get the sheathing on the roof . Chin up you’ve done amazing.👍👍🇨🇦
I get chills thinking of how proud you must be of yourselves, the job you've done and what you'll have when you're finished. You will never ever want to move away from this house and this view. I am so proud of you two.
Norwegian here, our houses are made of wood for the most part so this is all completely normal to me. Europe is a big place with different climates throughout, I'm just as confused as you guys when it comes to brick houses lmao
I have to tell you I have just been smiling the whole time with this video seeing just how much progress has been made. It's not my house but I am beaming with pride. Just awesome!
They make it look easy because they have experience and lots of help. The fact that y'all are doing it almost all yourselves with no experience is impressive.
In a few years this series is going to be so cool for you to look back on. I keep being impressed by how much you guys do. Your house will be great!! You desweve ro be proud of it already
In the words of Nightbird "You don't have to wait for things to be easy to be happy." You two are an amazing team and the house is coming along amazingly
You guys did great. Loved seeing your teamwork and dedication to the roof and your house and the work and each other. Hope your weather calms down for the next parts. You got this!!
Please take care, guys. Nerve wracking watching you balance roof trusses on your sholders on ladders. But great job!!! You guys have earned a nice winter vacation when the time comes 😅
OMG Jenna! you lifed that lam beam and those trusses like a real champ. I can see how strong you've become through this build. Nick, don't listen to the haters because haters gotta hate, Your patience and support teaching Jenna how to build is also above and beyond 99% of the men. YOU DA MAN!! You two have a really great relationship. You've powered through this tough section like few couples could. There's no doubt in my mind that you'll be a true power couple with staying power.
You're both doing such a truly amazing job on your house. I'm so impressed with how hard and fast you're working every day. You should both be extremely proud of yourselves.
I know when you finish this house, you are not leaving for the first five years. I’m not going to a party, bring the party to the house because all of this love and dedication. You will not want to go anywhere!
You two did so much hard work these days. Despite horrible weather, there was so much progress! I love the interaction between you two. I think Nick is a good builder. About a 1000% better, especially compaired to the original "builders" of the house. I also gave great respect for Jenna, really pulling her weight! I guess her muscles must be twice as strong compaired with a year ago. Doing all the heavy work together with Nick. You go girl! Cheers from the Netherlands.
You guys are really incredible. I look forward to this every Wednesday. I can’t believe it’s been this long. I feel like just a couple weeks ago I was seeing a girl I had never seen before buying an abandoned home.
At the end of the house building you should total all the costs and then what you made from UA-cam on this series to help cover house costs. That’s be cool to know. Including sponsors
I am so impressed by this series and the fact these people know nothing and are building a home! I cannot wait to see the finished product! It will be so worth it in the end to say they actually built that house!
Nick does have knowledge. I can't remember what he went to school for, but it's been addressed in an earlier episode... i think it was the question & answer one. Also, he's built one other house before. 🙂
You two are doing an amazing job! And this isn't really a renovation, it's more like a rebuild. So, for a first time renovation/rebuild...you guys rock! If we lived closer, we would volunteer to help 💪👍💥
can you imagine how awesome it's gonna be when the house is finished and you're sitting cozy warm on the couch with some tea or hot coco and can watch a storm like that rolling in over the sea and think back on these moments and how proud you're gonna be!
I was thinking the same exact thing! They’re going to have some awesome views!
And knitting
Exactly the same thought here...😂
now that was DAMN IMPRESSIVE‼️ This seemed like the hardest work you’ve done to date. And I feel like you’re in the home stretch now. You 2 GOT THIS‼️
omg yes!!!
Architecture student from Northern Europe here:) Just wanted to give a little information about European architecture, at least the northern countries. Depending on what you are building the material varies a lot. So for example in the build/rebuild/renovation of a single family house, wood is one of the most commonly used materials. Renovations on solid brick houses are often done in brick, but as brick has become a building material kind of belonging to the last centuries it is not used in solid construction(new build) anymore(regulations, which are often not really logical, but I guess everyone who has tried to build something has experienced that kind of, have made solid brick construction basically impossible), though still used for facades. If a building firm builds the building, or the building is generally bigger the most common material is sadly concrete. This takes a big toll on the environment but is at the moment the cheapest and most readily available material for bigger scale construction. Wood is expensive compared to concrete, especially in the last few years the prices have gone up quite a bit. We use more wood than we are regrowing so that makes it a limited resource.
A very common style of house, in the region I grew up in are half timbered houses, which have timber framed walls, filled with different materials, so this could be brick for example.
I am doing my masters in material studies so we are basically looking at what we can use if we don’t use the typical materials, or limit their use to the minimum amount possible, and substitute as much as possible with sustainable materials.
I tried to keep it short, and have therefore had to generalise a bit, so pls don’t come for me.
Hope this can at least start to help those who are interested:)
Cool Masters thesis subject. I'm not in the industry - my job is in IT - but I've always liked to learn about the building industry and associated skilled trades. The focus of your Masters is incredibly timely and I hope your work on it is going well. I'll need to dig around to see what's new in alternative/renewable building materials. I've read articles over the years on using things like hay bales, recycled glass, etc, but those are very limited scale materials.
I am from Germany, we bought a house build in 1969/1970 with bricks. We did change the floor plan a little but it was done by a company. The rebuild of one wall and the close-up of one door frame was done by some kind of big man-made bricks.
Also: you really have to think about ripping out walls, because there are some walls that hold up the next floor or even the roof. So at least for old brick houses you can not change the floor plan without a big mess, special tools, special trash bins and at least a construction consultant.
Southern England here. Its breeze block for internal walls here. Brick on the outside skin. Breeze blocks are larger, lighter and crumbly! Sometimes when you drill into the wall to hang a shelf you have lots of black dust shoot back out. The insulation could have been anything to be honest. I think that is why we are experiencing a big issue in the uk of mould resurgence. Our homes have lost or have degraded cavity foam insulation, windows that have change shape and shrunk against the brick... causing lots and lots of issues now home have central heating rather than open fires.
Nice answer, I'm a Brit living in Finland and built my house 12 years ago. Thermal heating , quadrupedal glazing, timber upstairs on a breeze block basement . Insulation is around 30cm in the walls and near on a meter in the roof. But the air flow around the upper part was something I found interesting so there is a gap between the outer and inner surfaces or the exterior. There is lots of precaution to stop the cold extreme weather and the indoor heat mixing as that normally results in mold . OK I'm a little lost with it as quite a lot different to the old Victorian house I grew up in but very happy with it. Certainly I value Finnish standards over British for housing....don't get me started about bathrooms :)
Thanks to all of you for sharing this info 🥰
Nick is such a good builder. Anyone who says different deserves to never find the cool side of the pillow. Also, Jenna is just amazing at too many things. PS y’all’s teamwork is absolutely inspiring. Real, supportive and heartwarming. You two are the best.
I feel the same 🎉
Hahahahha the cool side of the pillow 😅
I'm stealing that curse. Thank you for your service.
Anyone that says that has never watched inspector videos of new construction in the US. He’s doing so much better!
I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy 😂
Meanwhile, in Cheshire, England, a sleeping cat who has also never heard Eagles make that noise before - and, indeed, has never heard of eagles- awoke and started searching for them behind my computer screen. He’s still on patrol.
You have a Cheshire Cat!
lol!!
My grandma was from Davenham! I miss her so much!
That is hysterical! I love your cat. LOL
😂😂😂😂
We've been married 53 years, but we could NEVER survive working together like you two. You are special perfect for each other.
💯 Jenna & Nicky have something special together if they can take on a stressful, long-lasting challenge like this and love doing together. Cheers to your progress and your future, Jenna & Nicky!! 🥂
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I mean, I thought hanging curtain rods together was hard. 🤣
Agreed. Congrats on 53 years! May you have many more happy years together!
My husband and I have got 18 years married and we’re pretty strong. We just got through a bathroom addition and laundry renovation, along with replacement of our windows with double glazing, all done by contractors and we did it without a cross word but I wouldn’t jinx it by working together on anything. I’m the handy person and my husband knows to just leave me to it. These guys work together beautifully, while working together beautifully 😜
I noticed they communicate a ton when they work together. They give instructions constantly, and are always praising each other as well. But they are really good communicators.
"I'll be here with you. It's OK" are the sweetest words any man can say to a woman in the entire history of the world. Love and hugs to you both from me in New Mexico USA.
Jack hammering… and Jenna wondering what the neighbors are doing. Oh how the tables turn 😂
I think Jenna is conveniently forgetting the jack-hammering they were doing not that long ago.
Vengeance is a dish best served jackhammered 😂
Lol they were feeling left out so had to do their own Renos 😂
If I were the neighboors, I'd figure "well if I have to listen to noise, I might as well make some of my own."
😂 my thoughts exactly😂
I’m so proud of you two. You worked your buns off through storms, being miserably wet and cold and still kept your sense of humor. You two are an inspiration.
Oh, i wanted to tell you something cool. (this isnt the cool part) I am a tad underhoused, so to speak, and live in my workplace. It has no shower or kitchen and so I have to go to the local high school to shower and the organization that arranges the use of the showers at the school (this is the cool part) must be a partner with the Bombas sock folks because I have been receiving a wonderful pair of warm socks every time I go there to shower. It is a comforting feeling to receive such a great gift. Like mom got me something nice to wear or something like that... Thanks Jenna and thanks Bombas!!!
That is cool! Not the housing-challenged part (been there, done that, don't have the socks), but the other part.
How do you like the socks? Can one have too many socks?
I'm sorry your in a position you have to live at work. I'm glad they allow you to do so. Hopefully you won't be in this situation too long
i hope you are able to be housed soon! we got housing in January 2023. the recovery process is long and slow but it sounds like you have some people/organizations looking out for you.
@@tetedur377 they are well made. and the donated ones come with special branding that mentions that they were donated thanks to someone else who purchased them.
@@dianner5148 actually, its not zoned residential and if Im discovered then I risk losing my business. its been a rough ride here in SF area for artists who work full time in their trade but cant afford a workplace as well as a home. all the tech bro's rented all the artist live/work loft spaces or they are $6000 a month and so many of us are just hanging by threads... im a goldsmith for the last 20 years. most of my clients have no clue i shower at the local high school and cannot cook or have guests in my home...
I was born in Vancouver and have lived in the Lower Mainland for almost sixty years. From October through March the rain is cold to the bone and can be a challenge both physically and emotionally. You two are perfect examples of Canadian spirit...tough, resilient and just as important, maintaining your sense of humor and kindness.
11:55 fun fact: that is usually how Eagles sound! The way that they are usually dubbed in movies is actually the sound of a hawk.
Love me some good fun facts
Yes! That’s definitely Eagles making those beautiful sounds!🦅🥰 Before we retired from commercial fishing out on the west coast, everyday we heard and saw Eagles flying above us, diving for salmon and other fish, perched on trees,rocks, at the docks - majestic, communicating, chittering, calling - to each other and to us and the world all around them!! Once you hear and see them, they will always be in your heart and soul!!🦅😍🍁❤️🤙🇨🇦
Secondary fun fact. The karate kid with the chick, they use an eagle noise for the "hawk" when she releases it. 😮
Sometimes they use peacock noises too which always makes me laugh
❤ I think someone thought that the red tailed Hawk call was the “coolest” and that the actual Eagle call didn’t sound buff enough 😂 I personally love their call it sounds musical and joyful to me, the way I would feel if I could fly like them ❤
You are 2 young people doing something amazing, healthy, educational and extremely difficult! Don't let the armchair haters have any effect on you. You are both doing something to be very proud of.
Yo shoutout Nick!! I can't believe people hate on this guy. Look at how level-headed and focused he is on restoring this home. He's a brilliant man!
Nick is a great builder, and by all appearances a very level headed, kind and patient man. Jenna and Nick you are both so tenacious, patient and resilient. You are inspiring ❤❤❤❤ from Ireland 🇮🇪
As a fellow Vancouverite I was very worried about you guys this past week during the storm. You should feel so accomplished with what you have achieved even before any of the added obstacles have been factored in. Thanks again for sharing your journey Jenna. You guys are awesome!
Agreed. I was seeing some of the images come out of that area with almost North Carolina / Tennessee / Italy flooding vibes. 😢
@@hollybarker9057good thing its a rocky mountainside.👍
I was thinking this too as a local.
lol as a Brazilian (houses are made of concrete and bricks here) it’s sooooo funny to me hearing you guys talk about brick houses. Cause the thought of living in a house entirely made of wood gives me anxiety and I can never understand why wood would be better in any scenario (and I’m a civil engineer)
Try to heat a concrete house in -20C or -30C. Plus wood is cheap and easy to work with. We don't build here houses for the next 500 years.
Australia houses, also wood but can be brick
@@dagooglenet I feel like they barely even make it to 50! the plywood walls, I mean love this channel and no hate to them, simply shocked at canada's building code. Looks like the most flammable thing possible. Though watching them, I know understand how people punch holes in walls. I'm in a third world country, and the standard here is poured concrete with rebar
@dagooglenet No problem heating that brick house at -20°C or less. Our houses usually have a very good insulation and hold the temperature well in summer and also winter.
One word, Earthquake.
Consist things I enjoy from your videos
1. The go Nicky and / or Jenna.
2. Jenna's laugh
3. Nicky woooooow
Same
Nick's WWWOOOWWWWWWWW is freakin' life
Don't forget 4. Nicky's Fun Facts!
And number 5 - the music! That same little chill song that appears at some point in every video.
I'm so freaking impressed with you two putting those up on your own, holy cow. And not to be weird but I am positively *yearning* for the ultimate footage of you two in front of that fireplace, wearing your bombas and under some blankies with some tea, doing 100% nothing while rain happens OUTSIDE the house for a change. Here's to the end, though I'm loving watching the middle!
WHO IS BASHING NICK IN THE COMMENTS?! I WILL defend you, Nick. RUDE 😡. And Editing Jenna, you are 🔥🔥
i like to banter on nick but at the end of the day he will have a house.
Seconded!
Go Nicky! Go Nicky!
French architect here : we do have wood buildings, except we have some parts in concrete mixed in for stability and water resistance (usually the bottom floor and a couple walls). The interior walls, not structural, are plaster boards screwed on aluminium structures (never wood).
It’s very interesting to see how it’s done in other countries ! I actually learn a lot and I can use it to improve my practice. :) Thank you, and the best of luck to you !!
Not all Europeans are confused. In Sweden we use wood, and probably in Finland and Norway too. We have a lot of forests... It all depends on where in Europe you are, what the climate is like etc. We are not all the same.
can confirm it's normal in Norway as well. Honestly it's very weird not to have a wood house here, not unheard of, but very unusual. Pretty sure that goes for most countries with lots of forests.
Yes, we do build houses from wood in Finland😌
And the cost of wood
Yeah strangely enough it's people from Europe (often central parts of Europe) that make those comments, you'd think they would know better, that everything in Europe is not the same as their neighbourhood in their town, in their European country.
In the last two decades wood frame houses have become more popular, still a lot of house are brick built too. Considering the amount of rain and damp we have in Ireland though, you cannot blame us for sticking to brick.
There is literally nothing more miserable than a cold, wet, rainy dark BC day when you have to work outside. You guys are an inspiration!
I can't believe how fast the building is coming along! This is such a fun series to watch!
We build with stone because we build to last. And of course it depends where in Europe you build, depending on what nature has to offer. And where it is built! Jenna & Nick I am so impressed with your hard work. Keep it up! Sending love and sunny weather from Europe ❤️
Jenna, you are so STRONG!!! You go!
In mind, body, and spirit!! So strong!
Eeeee you guys are moving right along! I make UA-cam videos in a similar spirit as you and am planning on doing a FULL rebuild on my tiny house in the Spring and this is honestly the kind of content I need to mentally prepare and get ready. Big kudos to you for simultaneously creating these videos on top of building - I know how much work that is! Love your guys' dynamic and determination! Sending love from my corner of the world to yours 🧡
I love the comment about Jenna's heated vest: "my heated vest right now, FOURTY-TWO degrees. I'm basically in Mexico right now."
That made me grin big time. The good mood really helps me through a tough time right now with a friends death and gives me genuine reasons to laugh.
That's why I love your videos. They're always the highlight of my week and I can't wait for the next one.
Thank you Jenna and Nick for sharing you experience. You're so respectful and kind to each other during this stressful time. I really hope you're working together as perfectly when you're off camera. Good luck with the project. You can do this!!!
I wonder how totally confused the Americans were - like, it's probably 42º F *outside in the rain* and 42º C inside Jenna's jacket!
Watching this today I realized that time passes so so fast.. seeing the roof on made my realize that pretty soon you will be done with the house and I really am going to miss these videos… your humor the weather that always seems to be in the way.. the music u use (which is at this point a soundtrack) I will miss everything.. even the ads that I’m not even mad about.. I really hope you have a livable house soon but please don’t be too fast with it…
I'm so excited for the fit out & decorating videos!!!
The epitome of Canadian perseverance and humour. You guys are awesome.
Nick, everyone can’t build. It takes practice and real work. You are doing a great job. There was a time when I could not build anything, but I learned and have built and rebuilt many homes. I am still ALWAYS learning. Keep up the great work.
Nick, I am no expert, but my ex husband was a licensed contractor. We built our dream home in 1982 to 1984. We worked together to build it. I think you are doing a fantastic job. I also was a district manager for a build on your lot builder. You both amaze me! Keep the fun going. I love watch every video!
So impressive that you could get all those up there. Props to Jenna for being able to lift them up. This has been so fun to watch this whole process.
I know I’m just a stranger on the internet, but I just wanted to say how proud I am of the two of you. What you are doing is incredible. Even seeing these videos and everything that you do, I can’t fathom how much work this all is.
Oh my gosh.. you guuuyyys... Amazing. That roof looks superb. And even more credit to you both for working in that storm, not loosing it with each other and laughing too. Wow! Um you need to do a couples relationship book next. My hub and I 21yrs in still niggle even at painting or DIY. My attitude has now changed. You two did that in that weather... I can not moan about moving furniture ever again!!
For only 2 people, you did fantastic in rain and wind. You guys are amazing! I have so much respect for you Jenna and Nick.
Don't listen to the complainers. You guys are doing an amazing job. Be encouraged with all the progress you have made. It's pretty awesome! 🤗💖👍🐕😁
Bombas Donated to my local Veterans Hospital and when I was in for a procedure they gave me a pair it was so nice ! Thank you bombas!
I have tremendous respect for the two of you. I started renovating houses with my dad when I was 12 and have continued on with my husband into my almost 70's. Because of this I have a really clear reallity picture of what you both are doing. You do it with grace, respect and humour (and off camera there probably times when teeth grinding goes on) with each other. Bravo, the end game is going to be absolutely spectacular. Go Nicki , Go Jenna
My house in South Australia was built in 1937 and is solid brick and sandstone. When I say solid brick it has two brick walls with an air gap between them. It still has all its original features including some wonderful ceilings and solid jarra floors. As well as a huge mirror above the fireplace. The only thing that we have done is the electric wiring needed replacing and the plumbing. But it is still standing after nearly 90 years.
I just admire how you two have taken on this huge project with such positivity! Also, dig that cool house in the background! That whole neighborhood must be kickin’ ❤
Jenna! I don't know where you get the energy and the strength to hoist those trusses up to the roof! You are a beast!
Love watching your progress and watching your respectful, loving interactions with each other. Renovations are hard (we are still working on our 3,000 sq ft house, that we started a five years ago) and you are doing such great work!
You two are the cutest and your communication is top notch. After rebuilding this house I think you can get through anything and everything together. You are doing a fantastic job. 👍🏼
Guys I'm following you from the other side of the world and just can say that each week I can't wait to see how it's going on for you ! Jenna you said you didn't do as much as you thought this week but, guys ! You have a roof and you did it just the two of you ! I think it's an amazing job ! Don't listen to the haters they are just jalous not to have the strengh, the means, to build a home like you ❤
Don't listen to the haters. You guys are doing a great job!
Wow every week I’m so impressed with your progress! It looks beautiful!
When it’s sunny I so enjoy the sun going trough the walls creating the most beautiful shadow drawing 😍
Fun fact: we use wood for our roofs in Europe, too. Peace ✌️
and for walls concrete or wood. Some have bricks but that's mostly for the outer wall not the inner wall. If you want to change the floor plan you need to replace it metal beam or a pillar (if its load bearing), but that's mostly the same for all materials. The only thing that changes there is the amount of time and tools needed to break out the wall.
@@jesperkuipers9432 Where I live even inner walls are usually brick. I don't think that changing floorplans are that common.
@@collan580 i have done it a couple of times, but yes it's more rare
And we use moisture barrier materials too because lots of Europe is damp and cold.
Also my last house was older than either the Irish state, or the United Kingdom.
@@Becka_Harper But I'm kind of confused about their moisture barrier. They said it's paper so what's the point? Do you know this?
I love this series so much. To know that it could come to an end is a bitter-sweet feeling, but obviously I want you two to finish the house. You deserve it. So wholesome.
Lifting and placing all those roof trusses by hand -simply amazing!
You both are amazing!! Jenna you powered through - even using your foot to boost the roof truss..
your cooperation and simple commands got you both in tune to the impossible task. Your determination is the key!
At 13:22 one of the latches on the ladder is unlocked. Remember to lock your latches, and congrats on the progress this week!
Can we all just appreciate that not only are they doing this absolutely incredible task of rebuilding a house from scratch by themselves, but they're also filming it!!! From multiple angles!! And editing a new video for us every single week! This couple is unstoppable and powerful, let's give them more credit for all their hard work and tenacity
2:10 but nick you are the one building the most part !!
You both are troopers. Those trusses are heavy and in cold rain 10x harder. Bravo!!!
All I want to do is bring you two cozy hot soup when I see you in the cold and rain. I give you so much credit for all the hard work you've put in. The house is really coming along, you two make a great team!
Jenna you have muscles now!!! You guys are doing great. Your house is going to be FABULOUS!!!! YOU TWO ARE “THE FANTASTIC DUO”!!!! EVEN IN THE RAIN 😊
Go Nicky! Go Nicky! Go Jenna! Go Jenna!
Super random but tricks I used as a field geologist to keep your hands warm is 1. (Cold dry days) Use a hair band to secure a HotHand to the top of your wrist under your gloves to super heat blood into your fingers. 2. (Cold wet days) layer thin runner gloves, nitrile disposable gloves, utility gloves so your hands stay dry for work breaks. Keep up the amazing work y’all!
I miss your crocheting/knitting/sewing videos so happy your house is coming along.
I like to go back and watch the old ones!
your are working so hard! my deep respect. also for your healty partnership, may it last for your livetime!
about houses. Im from Switzerland and was growing up in a almost 300 years old Farmhous. its build with woodframes of solid wood and filled with diffrent materials. the outside is shingled and my dad rebuild all in 1986. on the upper floor he remove all walls and rebuild it with his plans, but on the basement he has to watch out to let stand the walls who are holding the whole hous.
Today i live in a apartment out of concreed, missing our old farmhous....
Clicking refresh like a maniac was worth it!
You both have such determination to get this house built. I am so impressed by just the two of you out there putting all the trusses up! Wow! I hope the weather clears up and you get that roof done so the rain doesn't ruin what you have already done.
Nick don’t listen EVER to negativity! You and Jenna are the BEST this planet throws up😊
Your tenacity and resilience is commendable! Go Nikki! Go Jenna!
You two are simply amazing! That storm flooded parts of Vancouver and you two worked through it. AMAZING! Can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing your house making journey!
In western and southern Europe the trees are longer to grow and fewer in numbers, so wood is used only for roofs and floors, the parts that work in flexion. All the compression parts and made with stones, bricks or concrete because it is local, our workers are skilled in that, fits the climate but most of all cheaper!
"what if they want to change their floor plan in the future?" We don't. 😂. Cheaper to move 😂
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OMG, I lol at your comment! Thank you, I needed that! 😂😂
Yes oh my God, my thoughts exactly 😂
I don’t see why. In our house we broke the walls through to connect 3 rooms into one big one. With the right tools no problem, you just have a ton of dirt and it may take a bit longer. It’s really difficult to find affordable housing so I would always prefer to adjust my own home to my liking and style.
😂😂🎉 exactly this!!! Brilliant comment ❤
Love your videos!! Just a tip from someone who worked outdoors for a decade... wear nitrile gloves under your work gloves in the cold. It'll keep them from getting as cold and dry!!
I looooove the communication between you two ❤! That’s how you build your home together 😃 I think you both have a lot of patience
Wow! You guys are amazing to get that all done by yourselves 👏🏻 it must be so satisfying every time you clear a pile of wood frame off the floor. I’m so darn excited to see this house get a roof ❤
nick is such a great builder
Hi from Portugal! Jenna was saying our brick houses can't be cost efficient but we don't need a heating system for instance. If the house was well constructed we don't need insulation like you do ( so we don't need the space for it in our walls). So, long term speaking, it's more expensive at the construction fase but most of us don't spend on heating. Also, we can't change our floor plans without special permisses and licenses from the city witch are usually too expensive to even dream about. Love you
Hi from Germany, is it always warm enough where you live so you never need heating? Can't imagine it with having 6 degrees at night today xD
@@alyp.3909 if good materials were used to build, the house maintains itself cold in summer and warm in winter, yes :) no need for ac or heating. Not everywhere in Portugal tho! I guess in most cities. In rural Portugal you'd better have heating for winter 😀
@@Pandoraa512 Thanks! That's amazing and very climate friendly. And brick lives longer I guess that wood. One wall of our house is from the year 18... something 😵💫
@@alyp.3909 yeah! That is awesome isn't it? :D and there's so much history! 🥰🤗
Love watching you two adore each other. Jenna is strong 💪🏻
I absolutely take my hat ( and yes I do wear one) off to the two of you. Your dedication to this project is incredible. The constant encouragement and support of your partner is inspiring. Thanks you guys, the amount of work you got done with the elements fights you all the way is impressive. I’m hoping you get a last gast summer week to get the sheathing on the roof . Chin up you’ve done amazing.👍👍🇨🇦
You two are amazing - love the dedication to work in this "atmospheric river" (as the weather people in B.C. refer to it). Well done.
Jenna's pause after Nick said push practice hahahaha he basically said, were not building this house just for us! haha awwww
I caught that too lol!!
Oh, I assumed that was push practice like in track and field, when you practice your front foot push offs, since Jenna was a T&F runner.
Thank God you are always there for us Jenna!!Not sure what we would do without your videos 💗🥹
I get chills thinking of how proud you must be of yourselves, the job you've done and what you'll have when you're finished. You will never ever want to move away from this house and this view. I am so proud of you two.
Norwegian here, our houses are made of wood for the most part so this is all completely normal to me. Europe is a big place with different climates throughout, I'm just as confused as you guys when it comes to brick houses lmao
Germans and the English bitch a lot in N American comments section about their brick buildings
Imagine when the house is done and you can watch the seasons change in your cozy house. So invested in the journey!
I have to tell you I have just been smiling the whole time with this video seeing just how much progress has been made. It's not my house but I am beaming with pride. Just awesome!
They make it look easy because they have experience and lots of help. The fact that y'all are doing it almost all yourselves with no experience is impressive.
In a few years this series is going to be so cool for you to look back on.
I keep being impressed by how much you guys do. Your house will be great!!
You desweve ro be proud of it already
You two are amazing 🤩 you’re not only building a house, you’re building a solid relationship ❤ love it x
Loved the double take after Nick said: “It’s like Push Practice”….😮
I was wondering if anyone else heard that, too. 😂
In the words of Nightbird "You don't have to wait for things to be easy to be happy." You two are an amazing team and the house is coming along amazingly
Watching you two in full beast mode is truly inspiring! ROOF! ROOF! ROOF!
You guys did great. Loved seeing your teamwork and dedication to the roof and your house and the work and each other. Hope your weather calms down for the next parts. You got this!!
Please take care, guys. Nerve wracking watching you balance roof trusses on your sholders on ladders. But great job!!! You guys have earned a nice winter vacation when the time comes 😅
OMG Jenna! you lifed that lam beam and those trusses like a real champ. I can see how strong you've become through this build. Nick, don't listen to the haters because haters gotta hate, Your patience and support teaching Jenna how to build is also above and beyond 99% of the men. YOU DA MAN!! You two have a really great relationship. You've powered through this tough section like few couples could. There's no doubt in my mind that you'll be a true power couple with staying power.
you go guys.
that's Real DIY. you guys made it happen with determination and force of will!
(also back breaking work)
Honestly it’s so impressive what you two can get done on your own! It’s really coming together
You're both doing such a truly amazing job on your house. I'm so impressed with how hard and fast you're working every day. You should both be extremely proud of yourselves.
I know when you finish this house, you are not leaving for the first five years. I’m not going to a party, bring the party to the house because all of this love and dedication. You will not want to go anywhere!
You all did a Awesome job! And Nick don’t listen to the negative comments, you are a great builder!!
You two did so much hard work these days. Despite horrible weather, there was so much progress!
I love the interaction between you two. I think Nick is a good builder. About a 1000% better, especially compaired to the original "builders" of the house.
I also gave great respect for Jenna, really pulling her weight! I guess her muscles must be twice as strong compaired with a year ago. Doing all the heavy work together with Nick.
You go girl!
Cheers from the Netherlands.
You guys are really incredible. I look forward to this every Wednesday. I can’t believe it’s been this long. I feel like just a couple weeks ago I was seeing a girl I had never seen before buying an abandoned home.
At the end of the house building you should total all the costs and then what you made from UA-cam on this series to help cover house costs. That’s be cool to know. Including sponsors
I am so impressed by this series and the fact these people know nothing and are building a home! I cannot wait to see the finished product! It will be so worth it in the end to say they actually built that house!
Nick does have knowledge. I can't remember what he went to school for, but it's been addressed in an earlier episode... i think it was the question & answer one. Also, he's built one other house before. 🙂
You two are doing an amazing job! And this isn't really a renovation, it's more like a rebuild. So, for a first time renovation/rebuild...you guys rock! If we lived closer, we would volunteer to help 💪👍💥