SMALL KITCHEN RENOVATION - DAYS 5-6 / SLOW PROGRESS AND A HUGE MESS
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2020
- Hey guys! I know it's been a few days, but here's an update on the kitchen renovation! Things have been moving slow this past week. And my house is a mess!! Hope you all enjoy catching up! I love and appreciate each one of you! Thank you for all of your support! XO
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Arrika, your kitchen will be worth all the little delays you are going through. Our kitchen addition took 7 weeks.Yea, dishes in bathroom sink, eating take out, unexpected expenses. And the dust!!! Your kitchen will be amazing when finished.
Nothing about you and/or your family is ever boring! I love every second of it!! Trish
I lost one of my brothers a few years ago to suicide. One of my most endearing memories of him is his teeth believe it or not. He was always smiling and had such an infectious spirit. Always wanted to make everyone laugh. Sometimes when the camera pans to Patrick and he says hello I am overcome with emotion because he reminds me of him so. I am always happy to see him. Patrick is a special guy. I love seeing him on your vlogs. He is a walkin’ ray of sunshine and makes me smile. I love seeing you guys interact and it sure makes me miss my Morgan. Sorry for the emotional/heavy comment! 😅
I love seeing the kitchen progress and I’m so happy for you. I hope you can find that little piece from above your sink. I buy and sell antiques/ salvage and when I go into old houses that are being torn down I always grab that little ornamental piece you’re talking about. Love from Louisiana. 🖤
The mess of a renovation is so real. From scraping ceilings putting new flooring in, I had a flash back when I saw all that dust. I was thinking oh my goodness poor Arika. Trying to stay on top of it daily is exhausting but it is so worth it in the end. Hang in there you all have this. Can’t wait to see the end product.
How many people can make cupcakes during a Reno.!! You go girl.
You guys seem to be taking it all in stride. ( PLUS you made a cupcake wedding dress, holy cow!) All of this disruption is going to be so worth it🤗.
Honey make sure u change your AC filter when yall are done. I feel for u. Cinder block houses girl I had one and it was so hard to even hang pictures so trust me u have been Blessed with wood put up to where yall didnt know. Many prayers sent!
Never had to live through a remodel...but I can understand how you can get disappointed in set backs.... you know it will be wonderful when finished and you'll be happy.... RELAX when you can...if you can 🥴🙃🤪😊🥰
Tell Marion to use a magnet to find the studs. Work's great. The magnet will stick on one of the drywall nails and it will show him where the studs are. Looking good in the kitchen.
It's all coming around so nicely, it is a lot to deal with we redid our kitchen and I thought oh my Lord is this ever going to be done LOL. Hang in there the reward is great!
Newspaper was used as insulation, I found this out when I remodeled my old house. They also used plastic bags that looked like the equivalent of our grocery bags.
Hi Arika, just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy watching your channel. You are an inspiration to us all. I am watching from Toronto, Canada and have never enjoyed a channel as much as I am enjoying yours. You are a genuine and grateful human being who is also a great mom and wife. Keep up the fantastic work! Watching you is my escape from my crazy busy world. Thank You!
Aw thank you so much!❤️😀
Any time you have construction work hang plastic / painter plastic in door ways , if a/c is on hang quilts in door ways well help hold cool air in room. Then the saw dust and dust kicked in from pulling stuff out stays out of the rest of house. My dad was a carpenter. If he did work in a house with people living in it he used a strong tape to tape plastic up.
You are doing amazing Arika! You are still running a household AND doing a renovation! Hang in there.....it will be all done soon! 💟🏡💟
The newspaper was probably used for insulation. Back n the day they used what they had. That is why your cabinets were made with pieces of wood. Remodeling makes such a mess. Hang in there. So exciting! I have been checking all day for your vlog. You are one of my favorite youtubers to watch. You are genuine and so sweet.
Erika ,put a sheet up between the dinning room and kitchen ,so uou can keep some of your cool air .
Putting a sheet up will also help keep the dust contained to the kitchen a little bit!
Yes or I see people get big sheets of plastic and put that over the door frame.
a quilt would be better. We did not have a/c growing up so my mom would hang quilts in the sun side and a fan exhausting out on the shade side we open windows and put a fan blowing in. Also. cracked the attic stairs with a fan blowing up.
The cat watching you with its head going from side to side following the brush, then the dogs too. Oh my how funny. I do love those floor tiles it breaks up the other colours which are also beautiful. 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I know this life very well. We redid a 100 year old farmhouse and lived in it with studs and mud floors for months! I'm feeling for ya!
I live in a farming community in AZ. I can totally relate to having dust! Its everywhere! 😝 What kind of Rice a Roni did you have? We like the Spanish rice with cheese on top. Have you ever made Rotel Nacho cheese sauce? It's made with 1 lb of Velveeta cheese and 1 can of Original Rotel (tomatoes and green chilies) and you microwave it for 5 minutes! We buy the On the Border chips from Walmart. Yummy! I'm excited about your new kitchen! My parents remodeled their home lots of times. It was built of red brick and there was plaster on the walls, so there was a lot of what you were experiencing with the cinder blocks. Good luck with everything!
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I love to watch your progress Your never boring Arika !! it is going to be Fabulous when its all done !!
I've read that people used newspaper inside the walls for insulation. I know how hard it is having interior work done, but it will be worth it. It took 4 painters 2 weeks to paint my home interior last year, and I thought I"d go crazy. I cleaned everyday as soon as they left. I can't wait to see your final reveal. Maybe it won't be too long now.
I love your couuntertops with the beveled edge. I have that, too. It took 6 weeks for my kitchen to be finished. The guest bath became my kitchen. Nobody was allowed in there!
Home renos are sometimes frustrating... think about the beautiful kitchen you'll have in the end! I love the videos. Can't wait to see the finale!!!
That piece of wood you want to save would be nice as the front of a floating shelf, with the scalloped part on the front. Things seem to drag during renovations, and there are constantly "issues" that arise. Don't get discouraged, keep your eye on the prize! Great videos!
all I can say at this point of your renovation is Bless Your Heart! Keep smiling and just keep your eyes on the prize! Won't be long now!
There are always surprises when remodeling! You are amazing that you made those beautiful cupcakes! Hang in there, it will be worth it when you have your dream kitchen!
Not boring at all! Love seeing this
It will Get better, I can totally understand wanting the house cleaned while its not possible, its like trying to brush your teeth while eating oreos...lol 😆
Hiya Arika, That is much happening over there. I admire you & Marion working together so very much. I feel your frustration in dust. I've completely been there in the kitchen. Ours was done 3 years ago with a single fella. Our kitchen was out of service for 7 weeks. Result was stunning. In between that you are a baking master girl. Beautiful job on the wedding dress. Just a little bling made it pop on your silver. So far so very beautiful with flooring, paint & trim. Hiya brother Patrick, I always welcome your smile. Look forward to what's next in the Dorsett kitchen.
I feel for you with the mess 😔. I’ve been there. If you have any real heavy gauge plastic to hang between the kitchen and dining rooms, the dust doesn’t go thru that as bad as a sheet. Hang in there Arika, all the mess is going to be so worth it 🙂
Love watching this remodel with you. Love the heart you have for your family and home. Thank you for mentioning “Old World Home” in a previous video. Both of you are inspirational and my favorites!
Just a couple things I was thinking about while watching: #1 I think Patrick probably smiles even when he is sleeping. Lol. #2 Madison should take over the basement and use it as a home based salon. and #3 If you decide to throw out the rug I vote for a new one with a pattern on it (not that my vote really matters, it's your house. Lol.) All kidding aside just remind yourself that in the end all the mess will be worth it. I am so excited for you!
Rest Well.....💝💝💝
Hang in there- you will soon have a lovely, better functional kitchen. Love seeing your remodel.
Hi Arika. You always have to have a mess before it gets done. Just think how beautiful it will be when its all done. Back in the day they used paper for insulation. Your cake looked so pretty. So exciting to see the progress.tThanks for continuing to take us along. Take care. God Bless
The house I grew up in, was supposedly built in the late 20s, early 30s (since torn down), and the walls were full of newspapers. They used them to insulate the house, and yeah at one point there were mice in there that used to chew them up. But that’s apparently what they used to use for insulation.
It’s exciting watching the changes but it’s also stressful when you’re limited to how you can cook and wash dishes. If you removed that large bush/tree blocking the light outside your kitchen window, would you have a nice view? Also if you put up plastic sheeting between the kitchen and the rest of the house you’ll have minimal dust to deal with. A new rug sounds nice! Ikea have lovely rugs
Yes hanging a sheet up is a good idea.I have same counter top in my small kitchen .we did my kitchen 2 years ago and still love it.
Looking so good can't wait to see it finished God's Blessings to you and your family
Put up a Curtain (old Sheet) by using a pressure rod, while the work is going on. Will keep most of the cool air in the living room.
Love this vlog- love renovating- it’s usually on a dime but I think those kind are the most interesting and turn out with more charm, imagination and personality in the end- your’s is amazing!! I’m needing to freshen up my kitchen and I’m thinking you might just have a few copy cat followers ( me being one) You know what they say- the best form of flattery. Gotta go-so excited to fill my coffee cup and watch your new vlog you just put up (already!!!!!)Yay!!!
Erika, your kitchen is getting there. It always seems like it takes longer than you think it will. You’ll have that beautiful kitchen soon! Love seeing the progress!
And the wedding dress cupcakes! Absolutely beautiful! You have quite a talent there!
Here with all the step of the way! At the end you will love it. Stay healthy and soon you will be able to enjoy it to the fullest. 🤗👍
It’s coming along! Older homes have so many hidden surprises. Looking forward to you next vlog!
I feel for you, I have had so many updates and dust and some contractors don’t think...you have to think ahead and tell them to put down plastic where they will be working and clean up after them selves...we have a painting business and our guys get A+ from all our customers because they are very considerate...felt your pain today!
Good thing you had a small piece of your new countertop to make the cupcakes 😉. Hang in there.....it will all be worth it in the end 😍
I LOVE that paint color you put on your cabinets and doors, it's beautiful!!
You know what I love about your vlog? No matter what craziness is going on in the world around us, you continue to keep your focus on what is important. It is refreshing to see you find a way to keep your commitment to others. The cupcakes are so pretty. I am loving following every step. I think the next project should be that man cave!
Remodeling is the worst!! But it’ll be worth it. We had a family room fireplace refaced and long story short, I had to replace my couch because of all the dust. I had no idea it would cause such a mess.
I hope everyone is having a beautiful day!
I love how Patrick is getting handsome during a busy reno!
Remolding can be a pain! I have to say the color of your doors turned out beautiful!
We renovated our Kitchen a few years ago. It was entirely gutted. It took 4 months. I feel your pain but its all worth it!
Yes!!! So excited for You Arika!!!
It's going to be so nice!
I think I'm addicted your vlogs. I have been checking out UA-cam all day like where's her vlog? Where's her vlog? Now I'm happy and I haven't even watched yet 🤣🤣
Can’t wait till it’s all done it will be so nice. Take deep breath and say it’s worth all the mess. Have a great week.
I know it makes a mess, but it will be so worth it! Then you will have to watch these vlogs to remember the process. 😊 so excited for you!
So happy for you! I know your new kitchen will be beautiful! Your cupcakes are so pretty. You are so nice to make them for your friend during this busy time! Take care!❤️
Renovation is soooo sooo difficult, but lady you when its done...how exciting...you will 💜. Cant wait to see it.
Hang in there Arika it WILL be worth it. Sending lots of hugs and love.
It will be so worth it when it is all done :).
Just a little FYI, they used to use paper for insulation back then since there wasn’t any!!!!!!!!
Enjoyed your video! I hope that the contractor finally gets it all done. It is so frustrating when you have to wait! Looking forward to your next video! Blessings to you and your family ❤
So fun watching your progress! I had a bathroom remodel done and no matter how you try to contain it you will be finding dust for weeks after they’re done. But it’s all worth it in the end
It will be ok! I have been thru a remodel with sheet rock! Talk About a mess and dust. But this will pass and it will look fabulous!! Don’t stress! Enjoy your channel
Enjoyed your video it’s always a lot of work for everyone when you’re doing remodeling but it’s so rewarding in the end.
Hello brother, Arica and family. Beautiful cupcakes
Hi,Arika. Your Brother always makes me feel a little ashamed...because he's always so pleasant and happy,and I just seem to gripe and groan about everything here lately. Patrick inspires me to be more pleasant and more tolerant. Lol. Your floors are looking good. It won't be long now. I can't wait to see your new kitchen. You take care.
Praying no more things pop up to make things slow down for you all. I know how that is! But the good thing is it has been started and you can see into the tunnel and there will be a end to this madness. Waiting to see your next venture . Good luck....
Hiya Erika it will all be worth it in the end when you are baking and cooking in your beautiful kitchen take care and god bless xx
The reason for the newspaper in the walls is that is what they used for insulation in those days
I feel yr pain with regards to the dust when renovating. It will be worth it. Stay strong. Love & hugs x
Paper might have been used for insulation to help with drafts. Hang in there. It will be beautiful when it’s done 😊
Blessings sent, it won't long now! 🙏🥰
Your cupcakes looks delicious. Be patient your kitchen is coming along. 🙏🏻
So exciting!!I am so very happy for you to have your kitchen that you have want and your so deserving of it✨💟🙏🏻
Your Bro is cute
Your hubby with the stud finder.. Cause you're holding it... Hilarious 😃
The dust is dust it will eventually be gone and your beautiful kitchen will be worth it
It's not boring vlog it's a process
Pity bout the window size put some plants on widow sill bring the outside in 💥
It’s amazing what we find in older homes when we go to do something!! Your kitchen takes me back to mine a few years ago!! The good part is that some of those unwanted finds can turn into something better then you expected!! It can be so frustrating sometimes but it’s going to be so worth it! I’m so excited for you and to see your progress!!!
Your kitchen is going to be beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Years ago people used to insulate the walls with newspaper. I remember my great grandparents doing it....I'm so excited to see the finished kitchen!
Arika- could you take up your living room rug while construction is going on so it wouldn’t be damaged..? It’s so perfect for your space; I’d hate to see you have to replace it if you weren’t able to clean it.
Could you hang a sheet or plastic over the kitchen entry to your living room. Maybe that would cut down on the dust. They should be using the back door and not tracking thu your living room. Newspaper was used for insulation back in the day. Love the tiles in the entry. They match the barnboard so nice.
I pray for peace throughout this kitchen journey for y’all and I pray that it all turns out better than you imagined, Be Blessed
I love a summer shower!
Arika this is going to be so pretty! I am so happy for you! Can’t wait to see the big reveal! Your Tennessee friend and fan
Hi, it’s coming along slowly but be worth it... I would roll up the rug to the side so wouldn’t get messed up. Roll on the next vlog👏🏻👏🏻🤗 x
I Love to watch whatever you vlog,I Love a long vlog. Your cupcakes looked amazing. ,so sorry you have to go through all Of this messy stuff,but just imagine when it is done and you can look back at it and know you are adding value to your cute home!! Can't wait for the next video!! Hugs from Lancaster,Pa.😘💓
Arika I love the wall color and the floor tiles beautiful
Awww thats cuz your holding it 😘...i love all your videos
Wow it rains a lot there !!!!!😰😰😰
Thank you for great videos.
It’s getting there !
Construction always takes longer than you think. I'm so excited for you! When I saw you set up a temporary counter I thought "how pretty!!!!" Its going to look beautiful 😍
Bless your heart sweetie. I know your pain. I have been there with home improvement projects. But it will all be worth it when you are standing in your beautiful kitchen. Those cupcakes were so beautiful. They looked delicious too, but they were too pretty to eat! Can’t wait for this to be over for you and to see the end result. Hang in there! Love you.
Its coming along!!! :) I know the mess is frustrating but it will be worth it
Hang in there woman and don’t get discouraged..... it will be sooo worth it when it’s all done. “God made dirt and dirt won’t hurt”😉 Not much longer and it will all be done and beautiful!
AWESOME. It's coming along. The cupcake dress is adorable. Ollie cracked me up, all stretched out on your couch barking at the vacuum. Lol. Your house was built in the 50's. Maybe the newspaper was insulation. And yes it's always a pleaure to see your brother he brings a smole to my face.💚
Oh honey, you are going to be finding that fine dust everywhere! When we did our kitchen, I found dust in the closets and even in my dresser drawers! Don't stress! The mess will soon be gone and you will be enjoying the finished kitchen soon enough. Loved seeing the progress.
Put a sheet or blanket up between the kitchen and the rest of the house, save on the a/c and dust
Baby steps, but its gonna be worth it!
I love these videos! I feel like I’m just as excited as you to see the outcome! Lol