This is a good episode that shows why the series is still relevant after 15 years. Sophie explains why the changes are needed, and the refresh is straightforward and inexpensive, unlike the HGTV show that does loads of construction, brings in hotel lobby-style furnishings and over-stages.
They did a really nice job. No green walls for once lol. The only thing I wish they would have done is re-home that poor bird in the tiny cage swinging from the kitchen ceiling.
The awkward wall between the two sitting rooms baffles me..Why not tear it down to create a more elegant and spacious living room/dining room? Especially with the initial difference in style it was mind boggling.
That's a big cost and $5K will not cover it if it's structural, there's electrical and/or. Plumbing. Also requires an engineer to determine which way the current joist is running, Wood beam and one or more.
I think the whole house is nice and even though painting can be tedious, I wouldn't have been deterred by that blue color. I even like the color, just not on the walls.
Bricks are strong to begin with, but once they’re painted, you’ve lessened the quality of your structure and added an extra layer of unnecessary upkeep and maintenance. Painting over brick is essentially a death sentence for brick because you’re stripping it of its natural ability to breathe and release any moisture that becomes trapped. Because of this, any moisture trapped inside the wall will begin to erode the brick, wearing it down over time. Brick, in its original state, is a porous element designed to absorb moisture while also being exceptionally good at releasing or drying out any moisture. This “breathability” is accomplished through the cracks and small openings within the brick. Once brick is painted, it loses its ability to release moisture and dry out because all those tiny cracks and openings have been painted over and sealed up. In colder climates, the level of deterioration is much higher due to the trapped moisture under the painted brick.
@@beegood1215 For me it's a definite NO! I like to take full advantage of the light coming in and be able to look out the window. I'm not into Feng Shui, but I think one of their "rules" is to never have the bed against a wall with windows.
I am *not* a fan of painting brick but in this case I would have painted the fireplace upon moving in. It's a terrible mismatch of colors and looked like the modern thin slices of brick that it is. The outside of the rental complex I live in kept the brick slices to one color and it looks wonderful.
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This is a good episode that shows why the series is still relevant after 15 years. Sophie explains why the changes are needed, and the refresh is straightforward and inexpensive, unlike the HGTV show that does loads of construction, brings in hotel lobby-style furnishings and over-stages.
So glad you got rid of the red bathroom. Too bold and dark for the space. Enjoy seeing the houses you fix for sale. Good job.
Nice redo. Had no idea there was so much clutter, not immediately apparent.
They did a really nice job. No green walls for once lol. The only thing I wish they would have done is re-home that poor bird in the tiny cage swinging from the kitchen ceiling.
The awkward wall between the two sitting rooms baffles me..Why not tear it down to create a more elegant and spacious living room/dining room? Especially with the initial difference in style it was mind boggling.
That's a big cost and $5K will not cover it if it's structural, there's electrical and/or. Plumbing. Also requires an engineer to determine which way the current joist is running, Wood beam and one or more.
My immediate thought. What was the architect thinking?
I don't believe for a minute she is painting with white paint while wearing a black dress. 🤣
I think the whole house is nice and even though painting can be tedious, I wouldn't have been deterred by that blue color. I even like the color, just not on the walls.
I wonder why all their GROWN kids are (still) living with them?
Because Boomers fucked over their generation. And their oldest at the time was only 22. Clearly you are living in a different reality.
Bricks are strong to begin with, but once they’re painted, you’ve lessened the quality of your structure and added an extra layer of unnecessary upkeep and maintenance.
Painting over brick is essentially a death sentence for brick because you’re stripping it of its natural ability to breathe and release any moisture that becomes trapped. Because of this, any moisture trapped inside the wall will begin to erode the brick, wearing it down over time. Brick, in its original state, is a porous element designed to absorb moisture while also being exceptionally good at releasing or drying out any moisture. This “breathability” is accomplished through the cracks and small openings within the brick. Once brick is painted, it loses its ability to release moisture and dry out because all those tiny cracks and openings have been painted over and sealed up. In colder climates, the level of deterioration is much higher due to the trapped moisture under the painted brick.
Does anyone find it strange that the “children’s” rooms look like a toddlers room??
Never never put yellow in a bedroom. Who can relax?
One living room next to another just separated by a wall is the weirdest thing to me.
Whenever I visit my mom she has this show on. I didn't like sofie at first but now i find her highly attractive 😅
sophisticated for 2008 - would be different today.
I love that master bedroom Color. Hate the furniture
I liked the apples.
You made the kitchen darker & smaller
No one paints a wall white in a fancy black dress sitting on a toilet. What is this fantasy house dreams?
Daughter's bedroom looks nice... but putting the bed in front of the window? No no no!
Many Americans and Britains are doing it like this, what I've seen in various shows....
It isn't a no no, but on the longest wall is usually better. Some designers like the bed to face the door.
@@beegood1215 For me it's a definite NO! I like to take full advantage of the light coming in and be able to look out the window. I'm not into Feng Shui, but I think one of their "rules" is to never have the bed against a wall with windows.
seen. Good job.
What a weird floor plan! That wall between the living room and family room needs to go
the loose covers don't look as good as they say by a long chalk...
Poor bird in such a small cage 😢
A grey kitchen though. I really wouldn't want that.
I am *not* a fan of painting brick but in this case I would have painted the fireplace upon moving in. It's a terrible mismatch of colors and looked like the modern thin slices of brick that it is. The outside of the rental complex I live in kept the brick slices to one color and it looks wonderful.
That original brick is comign back in fashion in a big way.
I see that you remodeled the both livingroom and the other livingroom ,but you didn't show where the tv was placed.
They took them out...probably in storage until they sell the house.
I would never buy a home with painted gray cupboards'. White maybe but certainly not gray.....
Reasonable???
So it’s filmed in 2008
Yes
Which means that all that updating is now outdated. 😂
Daughter can move out at 22 😅
dark paint colors are what makes a room look small
She paints in those fancy clothes?
She is twenty two she needs to move out. Really when do they leave the nest
lol the show was filmed in 2008. I highly doubt your moaning will cause any effect whatsoever.
I agree. "She needs her own space", yes in her own place.
Y'all came up in a different time. I'm 53 and when I was 22 it was much much easier. Cut them some slack.
Painting in your good clothes?
"The national dread of color"
I would be very angry that lazy people did not take down the apple wallpaper there will be a ridge it needs to be removed.
It was stenciled
The kitchen ! 👎
Poor bird in such a small cage 😢