WHAT.. is with your "dry wall" over there with the plastic bags.. has it got asbestos in it ? .. our "jib board" only contains lime plaster.. totally benign.. watching with interest of your renovation.. love that period design.. try a garden vac for cleaning up.. cheers 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿 nz
I think I heard them say that no one would touch the roof until they stripped out and stabilized the structure.... i went through this myself with a 1000 sq ft house same deal. Someone had been living in mine right up to the day it got foreclosed. Bathroom tub walls crumbled when I leaned on em..... plastic taped over the walls so the could take a shower ick!
Thank you for sharing this link! Going to listen to ep.1 after I get off work tonight! Also Thank you for continuing to show off the progress of your home. Have a great week/weekend.
Definitely agree. They kept that cool fireplace and still kept that MCM vibe while making it not look dated. The others tried to go too modern that it didn’t fit the house. Mid range kept it more fitting for the actual house that’s there.
Well as an Architect of 30+ yrs exp., solution #2 is the best of the 3. That being said, please, please, please do NOT do a "dated" fad waterfall edge granite or marble countertop. They are already out of fashion & to me always looked cheap...not an expensive look. Sterile without any homey feeling. Also why would you go for new kitchen vibe vs. floor to ceiling 3/4" vertical grain flat touch latch "gorgeous" mahogany veneer, or red oak veneer or even teak veneer wood with natural or darker period stain & satin finish. The island or backslash should have a re-use of the vertical orange accent tiles. It will look sterile otherwise, especially if your only color is on furniture with white walls which have been out of fashion since early 1970s Architectural Digest..... it's not a darn art museum for goodness sake! It's a home.
This woman made crocheting videos and now she’s renovating a whole entire gigantic house stumping on drywall and all, it’s amazing to watch, this woman made me believe I can crochet a cute top for summer and be Jenna the builder at the same time 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💜
The fireplace at the end of the kitchen does not work for me at all… put it in the center where it can be enjoyed in two rooms! Who is going to sit by a fire at the end of a kitchen? Just my peanut gallery opinion.
@@Tamra_Open2Lifewhich fire place? Upstairs or downstairs. At first I thought she had moved the kitchen to upstairs but then realised it was apparently meant to be an entertaining bar area. The picture concept makes sense but the design of the bar area was not working for me. It looked too much like a kitchen in the living room. Downstairs is ok, as it is used as a divide for the 2 areas, but I agree that she could really put the the downstairs fire place on an outer wall and maybe use a feature wall or even a fish tank wall to decide the kitchen from the other space.
Jennnaaaaa! I’m a metalsmith and I was thinking this whole video…would be so cool to make a commemorative piece of jewelry with a little piece of tile from the house. I’d love to do it for you! I’m invested in this project! You guys are killing it.
i wish everyone that loves this series was able go and help her! Im like man, if she only had like 20 more hands in there helping! Id love to help! But too bad I'm in Texas.
Designer #2 hands down! Their rendition gives that style of home an understated modern twist, without obliterating the respect of its era. Luuuuv the wood ceiling, and the fact they're incorporating the beautiful fireplace!
If me and my husband were doing this together, we would 10/10 be yelling at each other the whole time. I applaud your good attitude and teamwork despite the unexpected!!!
Given the water damage and rot in this house and the size of them, I would not be surprised if those were carpenter ants. Carpenter ants burrow into rotted wood and start eating your house from the inside out. You need to get rid of them ASAP!
Don't termites look different from ants, though? If they're black ants at least. Or small. Can termites be small? I guess I can just google all of this lol @@vickinoeske1154
You should get one of those big tubes/slides that fit in the window so you can chute all of the drywall into the big bin on your driveway. It would save you so much time and effort.
Omg before I finished reading the comment I thought you were pitching an idea to have a tube slide to get out of the house in a more fun way than through the door! I will 100% be doing that in my dream home! Thank you so much for the idea!!!! It’s fantastic! (Even though you were saying something else, it was still inspired by your comment!)😍😃🌞
Seeing those studs...I gotta say - one hack to keep in mind is trying to salvage as many of the original studs as you can when you take down walls. Ask any contractor: They don't make them like they used to. I'm sure someone else has said this, but if the stud is mold-free, keep and reuse!
Agree. My home was built in a high end neighborhood in the mid 60s. The home inspector was in awe of the quality of wood he saw in the attic while inspecting.
I'm always fascinated with North American buildings. They're so quick and easy to build and demo. Here in Europe it takes a couple of days worth of jackhammering just to demo one wall :D And that's the brick and concrete buildings. The stone ones are an even bigger pain in the tush.
Guys, there must have been a reason for the lowered ceiling. If not structural - I think the architect designed it in this way to emphasize the shape of the building and the corridor/staircase. If you look at the whole, it is an element of the building's coherent style
The ceiling is also not even that low. I think it’s intentional because of how the hallways are so tall it makes the rooms feel more cozy and the hallways more liminal
Okay so I’ve been keeping up with this series both on UA-cam and TikTok, and I’m probably just gonna watch on UA-cam now bc the people on TikTok are BRUTALLLL like the amount of support I see on UA-cam vs the volatility on TikTok is crazy, I love this project and I know you guys are absolutely killing it rn!!! I can’t wait for this to really start coming together (not that it isn’t coming together already!)❤️❤️❤️
I like the mid-price range, option 2. The designer nailed your brief even prior to edit. They captured the aesthetic of the architectural MCM era very well. They maximized natural light in the often-gloomy Lower Mainland as well.
I'm really impressed by you guys. Not only exhausting yourselves with your renovation project, but also filming, editing and doing a podcast. I'm amazed that you have the energy to bring us along.
I used do this for my landlord. 2 suggestions. 1. Get exterminator. 2. TARPS! Putting tarps on floors makes it easier to clean floor. Just like when you need to rake leaves in big areas. Put stuff on tarp, fold up edges. Small lines are good for this. Drag away, empty, repete. Love the house.
Awesome job! And with Demo Dave (your dad)...you all have really done well that week! I am totally amazed at all your hard work. Your house will be beautiful again.
The mid-range rendition respects extrmeely well the mid-century style of the house while also following your personal criteria, this person did the loveliest job among 3 lovely jobs imo and you seemed more enthusiastic about this one as well (just my impression)
Scary that old light caught on fire once. You should probably rewire all of the lights you are saving just to be safe. Also lets you add grounding for them all. Oh boy ants are bad news. Good thing you have to strip this place to the studs there is probably a lot of rot especially where those ants are. Those designs look nice. Overall 2 looks the best in my opinion. It looks like the perfect mix of MCM and modern. It keeps everything cool that’s already there and adds stuff that still fits with the style already there. The rock fireplace with the wood looks good and I like that the mid range kept that.
I am jealous of your adventure, I grew up in a homes always under remodeling. I miss that unknown surprises of opps, that wasn 't expected. I am 72 year old now love the retro 50's 60's look, it was a period of creativity , especially after WW2.
I have totally fallen in love with this renovation- i love your home 🥰 and you giys are such a lovely couple, and so beautiful too 😋 and you guys are a joy to watch xx
To be completely honest I don’t really like any of the renderings 😅 but I like the second one the most of the three. I agree with you on keeping the fireplace, and leaving the staircase open.
i say midranged one. it´s a good mix with what house was with the fireplace ame a modern twist on it. also fireplaces are great for heat if power are out also useful for cooking if needed
I am so curious how paying for things is divided between you two, I imagine doing this is a huge financial burden. I'd love to do something like this and am always looking at cost breakdowns. I know money is an uncomfortable subject for a lot of people so I understand if you didnt want to
I would have never thought I’d like wood paneling on a ceiling, but here we are 😂 design 2 looks really nice, I like how the designer embraced the stone fireplace and used it as a main showpiece of the space. They’re all really nice! But I’m leaning a bit more toward 2 💜
I definitely love 2. I love watching what people on Fiverr come up with. All 3 were fantastic! You two are so hardworking and it was nice seeing you dad help out😊
My vote is for design #2 as well! It really brought all the modern updates the house needs, while still respecting the original design and style of the house.
I love the mid range design the best also and would advise a lighter colour kitchen(maybe a lighter wood to match the other woods) as it seems very dark for the space but I’m sure it would look great either way 💟
#2 is my favorite of the renditions! Well done you three! All the way down to the studs and bye-bye insulation. You've go so many critters that need to be gone. I actually started getting the heebie jeebies with just the ants, lol.
You said immediately when you bought the house that you loved the stone fireplace and wood paneling, so you should definitely keep the fireplace and add wood ceiling. Big windows....yes!
The wood panels are gorgeous! I hope you're able to recycle them. Also I saw a tip where you tape garbage bags/plastic tarps on the floor and let it get dirty and just peel it off when you're done, it's easier to clean that way. RIP bathrooms the tiles were so pretty
You need to get a push broom and a scoop shovel for cleaning up the floor. That will make a big difference in the time that it takes to clean the floor
THIS is the best youtube reno series imo. She clearly calls it a reno not a restoration, even though she is actually trying to save as much as she can and reuse, so she could honestly get away with it a bit if she called it a restoration. I love it so much compared to those youtubers yelling restoration while stripping all the charm and walls out of an old house. Good work Jenna we love you! :D
Guess I am a bit old school here, but have you thought about keeping the kitchen where it originally was and even closing the kitchen off from the living area with (movable) walls/ large doors? It it more practical to have it in the original spot as that is nearest to where you enter the house with all the shopping. With the kitchen in the former living room you will have to walk through half of the house to stash the shopping away . And you would always have to keep the kitchen tidy. When you get up in the morning you will have to walk through the whole living area to get a coffee, etc... All in all I think the original spot is the best. Apart from that I like the second design best because it keeps that fireplace.
I hope they read this. Beauty of design is important, but practicality needs to be thoroughly considered as well. It might look cute to relocate the kitchen, but 6 months to a year of hiking groceries all the way across the house might have them regretting the redesign.
I like the mid range/2nd kitchen option but I love the big window in the high range/3rd option. I'm so excited for you guys! I'm enjoying watching the progress!
Well ants can't live without moisture. Once you get the moisture and mold out of there and get it all weather proofed and bug sprayed the ants will not come back. The key is to keep the moisture out. In your area a dehumidifier is an absolute must for year round use. The Great Lakes are beautiful but the weather they create is a nightmare for wood structures. Wind, rain, snow, heat, tornadoes, hail and floods are all assaulting your home, sometimes all in one day. Those are the adventures of living in the great lakes regions. Your home is going to be fabulous. I love you are sourcing multiple designers for your interiors. Your mid century fabulous home will have a new super fabulous life.
What do you mean by Great Lake Region. Is that a term that you use in Jenna's area? Because I'm from Michigan and live on Lake Huron and we call that the Great lakes region.
Kitchen number two is sooo close to my dream kitchen, I love it! The fireplace with the stone wall has to stay, it’s gorgeous, especially combined with the wood panelling 🤤 A modernist masterpiece!
The second rendition but before it was altered the wood accents complement each other so nicely to give such an attractive effect. The dark green cabinetry however I’m not a fan of in the revisioned version it darkens the atmosphere and makes the room feel smaller so I recommend a lighter shade or a brighter colored wood style. Keep it up guys you’re doing a great job!
The mid range one is my favourite. They added a modern twist, whilst still respecting the style of the house. They've blended old with the new brilliantly.
I wish each of your videos was like 5 hours long! I'm so impressed with what you guys are doing. I'm doing some minor renovations in my home, and it's so overwhelming. It is nothing compared to what you guys are doing. An idea: Keep the toilets and use them as fancy planters for around the pool!!!
That second rendering is most definitely the best. On another note if you can save some of the tile that’s not damaged you can find ppl that can recreate it if that’s what you want.
You might consider Posting the floor plans to Patreon (free) to let us try out some designs if we want to! I’d love to just build that home and restore it in the Sims4
I'm already exhausted from watching... in the next videos we'll just see Jenna relaxing. Bubble bath and candles on the edge of the bathtub... 🕯🕯🕯🛁🍹🕯🕯🕯🕯
It’s really Good to clean up as you go , it might seem as if it’s going slowly but you’ll really be thankful down the road that you decided to clean up as you went along. Mid range design, seems more mid century, sympathetic with the house.
Super impressed by the progress y’all are making on this renovation. Super proud of your team work because if it was me and my husband we’d be arguing, disagreeing, and it would be one of those projects that would test our patience with each other. Big congrats on the house and I look forward to seeing the progress as it happens.
I really hope this series blows up and you guys make heaps from these videos so you can afford to make this house epic!! you guys so deserve it with all the work you're putting into it!!!!
I LOVE Fvrr! I have used them often for voice recording etc! I would take Kitchen 2 (moderate) with Livingroom (3 High end). Love this series! I have a mid-century split and we just redid the whole main floor and the only thing I regret is not investing in a bigger window! Keep stairs open and put in the largest windows you can!
I like #2 the best. I just really like the wood tones and colors they went for. It looks clean. But not sterile... I especially LOVE the green accent wall with the rock around the fireplace... then the wood tone on the ceiling and floor... The lighting... Plus, I liked the second living room better. The addition of the see-through fireplace is nice. It kinda splits the space up while maintaining that open concept feeling...
Hi, interior designer here to give my 2 cents: I don't like moving the kitchen in front of the fireplace, for a couple reasons: 1) it wastes that gorgeous fireplace by blocking it with kitchen stuff and not having open "living" space in front of it, which would be a real shame, and 2) it will also cost a lot more money to move the necessary plumbing and special electrical across the house to change the floor plan that drastically. All of the finishes and style options your designers recommended look incredible and no matter which you choose, you can't go wrong! (With 2 caveats though...) What I like most is the mid-tier option matching the updated wood features to the original color and style wood the home initially had. It pays homage very nicely by bring it's original vibe back after such intense neglect and renovation. (As a viewer that would be a satisfying full-circle moment too!) That would be my first caveat. My second caveat recommendation is to not drastically change the stone facade of the fireplace. If you want to give it a color or texture wash of some sort go for it, but my recommendation is to keep it. Also, It would be fun to add some terrazzo back to at least one of the bathrooms in some way. I'm so happy you're able to save and restore what you can, those original light fixtures will look so cool once it's all complete!! Also glad you could move closer to the site; really speaks to how big of an undertaking this project is!!! 💪💪💪
U have all worked so hard on this house so far, its a shame so much was damaged by water,demolishing that bathroom was heartbreaking, but u have to get to root of the problems. It will b amazing, cant wait for next video!!!
the mid-price range one with the green after the revision is my favorite! I think it stays the most true to the classic look of the house keeping the mid-century modern feel while still being classy and cute, and the color is just wonderful for the landscape you are in, and it matches the stone so well!!!!
I’m so excited to see all of this come together, I hope you do a few “nods” to the original design, like the orange tile that was in the kitchen!! That was a personal favorite! Or some funky wallpapers. Or updated styles of the wall paneling, Either way I know it’s gonna be amazing! Still can’t get over how cool this house is 😊
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WHAT.. is with your "dry wall" over there with the plastic bags.. has it got asbestos in it ? .. our "jib board" only contains lime plaster.. totally benign.. watching with interest of your renovation.. love that period design.. try a garden vac for cleaning up.. cheers 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿 nz
You should really do the roof first so nothing u do inside gets more destroyed (coming from a contractor)
I think I heard them say that no one would touch the roof until they stripped out and stabilized the structure.... i went through this myself with a 1000 sq ft house same deal. Someone had been living in mine right up to the day it got foreclosed. Bathroom tub walls crumbled when I leaned on em..... plastic taped over the walls so the could take a shower ick!
Thank you for sharing this link! Going to listen to ep.1 after I get off work tonight! Also Thank you for continuing to show off the progress of your home. Have a great week/weekend.
I like the mid-range price rendition the most. Seems that the designer really hit the nail on the head with that one. Great job really!
totally agree
Definitely agree. They kept that cool fireplace and still kept that MCM vibe while making it not look dated. The others tried to go too modern that it didn’t fit the house. Mid range kept it more fitting for the actual house that’s there.
Well as an Architect of 30+ yrs exp., solution #2 is the best of the 3. That being said, please, please, please do NOT do a "dated" fad waterfall edge granite or marble countertop. They are already out of fashion & to me always looked cheap...not an expensive look. Sterile without any homey feeling. Also why would you go for new kitchen vibe vs. floor to ceiling 3/4" vertical grain flat touch latch "gorgeous" mahogany veneer, or red oak veneer or even teak veneer wood with natural or darker period stain & satin finish. The island or backslash should have a re-use of the vertical orange accent tiles. It will look sterile otherwise, especially if your only color is on furniture with white walls which have been out of fashion since early 1970s Architectural Digest..... it's not a darn art museum for goodness sake! It's a home.
Same.
Agreed
This woman made crocheting videos and now she’s renovating a whole entire gigantic house stumping on drywall and all, it’s amazing to watch, this woman made me believe I can crochet a cute top for summer and be Jenna the builder at the same time 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💜
The mid range designer totally understood the heritage value of the home ! Definitely my favourite
The fireplace at the end of the kitchen does not work for me at all… put it in the center where it can be enjoyed in two rooms! Who is going to sit by a fire at the end of a kitchen? Just my peanut gallery opinion.
You need the fireplace from #1, the ceiling from #2 and the window and kitchen of #3
@@Tamra_Open2Lifewhich fire place? Upstairs or downstairs. At first I thought she had moved the kitchen to upstairs but then realised it was apparently meant to be an entertaining bar area. The picture concept makes sense but the design of the bar area was not working for me. It looked too much like a kitchen in the living room. Downstairs is ok, as it is used as a divide for the 2 areas, but I agree that she could really put the the downstairs fire place on an outer wall and maybe use a feature wall or even a fish tank wall to decide the kitchen from the other space.
Jennnaaaaa! I’m a metalsmith and I was thinking this whole video…would be so cool to make a commemorative piece of jewelry with a little piece of tile from the house. I’d love to do it for you! I’m invested in this project! You guys are killing it.
the way I'm obsessed with this reno series...
Same
me too.
So far it’s more of a demo series
Same, and i'm lucky i'm not like other peoples from here who judge her because she has to let go of things, and that she is making the home HERS...
i wish everyone that loves this series was able go and help her! Im like man, if she only had like 20 more hands in there helping! Id love to help! But too bad I'm in Texas.
The mid range keeps the character of the house, that's easily the most important part of this reno, keeping that mcm charm
Designer #2 hands down! Their rendition gives that style of home an understated modern twist, without obliterating the respect of its era. Luuuuv the wood ceiling, and the fact they're incorporating the beautiful fireplace!
THIS! Agreed!
If me and my husband were doing this together, we would 10/10 be yelling at each other the whole time. I applaud your good attitude and teamwork despite the unexpected!!!
Yup. Me and my partner would get the work done very quickly but we would have to work in separate rooms or else we would argue the entire time
Ditto
Wait for the B roll
Very true! My husband and I are living proof. Lol
I’ve literally been thinking the same thing! I’d give anything to have her cool and calm attitude. But noooo…. I’m abrasive and loud instead 😂
Given the water damage and rot in this house and the size of them, I would not be surprised if those were carpenter ants. Carpenter ants burrow into rotted wood and start eating your house from the inside out. You need to get rid of them ASAP!
That is what I was thinking when I saw them. Yes, you do need to get rid of them.
I was too.😮
And replace the wood they ate... Where i live it can mean mandatory inspection of the structure
I was thinking termites.
Don't termites look different from ants, though? If they're black ants at least. Or small. Can termites be small? I guess I can just google all of this lol @@vickinoeske1154
You should get one of those big tubes/slides that fit in the window so you can chute all of the drywall into the big bin on your driveway. It would save you so much time and effort.
I think it’s called a construction chute. Hope this helps!
That's what we did. It does save time (and your back).
Omg before I finished reading the comment I thought you were pitching an idea to have a tube slide to get out of the house in a more fun way than through the door! I will 100% be doing that in my dream home! Thank you so much for the idea!!!! It’s fantastic! (Even though you were saying something else, it was still inspired by your comment!)😍😃🌞
That is a great idea; however, not doable for drywall because Canada has narrowly prescribed methods for drywall disposal.
I like the second design the most. I think it matches the gorgeous architecture of your house the best, but adds a modern and classy touch to it.
Agreed
Seeing those studs...I gotta say - one hack to keep in mind is trying to salvage as many of the original studs as you can when you take down walls. Ask any contractor: They don't make them like they used to. I'm sure someone else has said this, but if the stud is mold-free, keep and reuse!
Agree. My home was built in a high end neighborhood in the mid 60s. The home inspector was in awe of the quality of wood he saw in the attic while inspecting.
Those studs are probably 2” x 4”, not the slimmed down modern version.
And maybe redwood? They have a reddish appearance.
This! Those are some very straight boards with dense clear grain, they just don't let trees grow that long anymore. Save as many as possible!
I'm always fascinated with North American buildings. They're so quick and easy to build and demo. Here in Europe it takes a couple of days worth of jackhammering just to demo one wall :D And that's the brick and concrete buildings. The stone ones are an even bigger pain in the tush.
On the other hand, our European houses are better with fire.
Those north american houses burn down way easier.
On the other hand, European homes actually last for centuries...
It's fascinating how different homes have to be to accommodate their environments! All insulation vs. all weather!
Lasting centuries with 0 AC < Lasting 100 years with AC@@Practice_Kindness-1st
@@Practice_Kindness-1st Homes are built based on the environment. Europe is cold so they build for the cold.
i actually love how clean they keep the place while demoing, it’s really smart!
Guys, there must have been a reason for the lowered ceiling. If not structural - I think the architect designed it in this way to emphasize the shape of the building and the corridor/staircase. If you look at the whole, it is an element of the building's coherent style
The ceiling is also not even that low. I think it’s intentional because of how the hallways are so tall it makes the rooms feel more cozy and the hallways more liminal
That's what I thought too. It's very on brand for the era to use that technique to compartiment a house while still having open spaces
Doesn't mean he was correct.
Okay so I’ve been keeping up with this series both on UA-cam and TikTok, and I’m probably just gonna watch on UA-cam now bc the people on TikTok are BRUTALLLL like the amount of support I see on UA-cam vs the volatility on TikTok is crazy, I love this project and I know you guys are absolutely killing it rn!!! I can’t wait for this to really start coming together (not that it isn’t coming together already!)❤️❤️❤️
I like the mid-price range, option 2. The designer nailed your brief even prior to edit. They captured the aesthetic of the architectural MCM era very well. They maximized natural light in the often-gloomy Lower Mainland as well.
I'm really impressed by you guys. Not only exhausting yourselves with your renovation project, but also filming, editing and doing a podcast.
I'm amazed that you have the energy to bring us along.
Obsessed with the 2nd design of the kitchen!
Me too! Honors the spirit of the house the best imo
@@randym119Could not agree more!
I used do this for my landlord.
2 suggestions.
1. Get exterminator.
2. TARPS! Putting tarps on floors makes it easier to clean floor. Just like when you need to rake leaves in big areas. Put stuff on tarp, fold up edges. Small lines are good for this.
Drag away, empty, repete.
Love the house.
I agree the ants seem weird they are there because there's no food so they might be carpenter ants?
Render 2 looks really good, it keeps a bit of the spirit of the original room. It looks more balanced than the other two.
Option 2 feels like that house. It really brings the surrounding natural landscape into the style of the architecture. It's perfect!
Mid-range design is the best one, even in the first drawings! Good luck with your renos!
I love the mid range (no 2) all the way. You've got to keep that fireplace... its the soul centre of the home.
Double bagging tip ...put a bag inside a bag before you fill it. Tie off the inside one, tuck it down then tie off the outside one.
My thinking as well
Why does it need to be be clear nagged?
mid range is my favorite. also i just have to say how impressed i am with you guys doing all this yourselves. it's truly admirable. such perseverance!
Awesome job! And with Demo Dave (your dad)...you all have really done well that week! I am totally amazed at all your hard work. Your house will be beautiful again.
The mid-range rendition respects extrmeely well the mid-century style of the house while also following your personal criteria, this person did the loveliest job among 3 lovely jobs imo and you seemed more enthusiastic about this one as well (just my impression)
Scary that old light caught on fire once. You should probably rewire all of the lights you are saving just to be safe. Also lets you add grounding for them all. Oh boy ants are bad news. Good thing you have to strip this place to the studs there is probably a lot of rot especially where those ants are. Those designs look nice. Overall 2 looks the best in my opinion. It looks like the perfect mix of MCM and modern. It keeps everything cool that’s already there and adds stuff that still fits with the style already there. The rock fireplace with the wood looks good and I like that the mid range kept that.
I am jealous of your adventure, I grew up in a homes always under remodeling. I miss that unknown surprises of opps, that wasn 't expected. I am 72 year old now love the retro 50's 60's look, it was a period of creativity , especially after WW2.
You could make a ramp with a panel of wood you have lying about, so that it's easier to have your wheelbarrow go down the stairs.
Or throw it out the windows.
Sorry that sound like an accident waiting to happen. One slip and down you go with the wheelbarrow.
Smiled that the piano lid in the design sample lifted to the left. I've not seen that yet irl, but loved the look of the design ideas!
This is quite the undertaking for just two people, you guys are rockin it.
Bogus, they did not do this, just the two of them.
I think the mid range designer was my fave it really accented the character of the home well:)
Girl you are doing some healing of that house!!! You’ve got this!!! How cool that you are recording this. Making memories!
I have totally fallen in love with this renovation- i love your home 🥰 and you giys are such a lovely couple, and so beautiful too 😋 and you guys are a joy to watch xx
This is the highlight of my day.
Same! Who knew a randomly algorithm suggested series about renovations would be what I needed in life!!!
Saaame!
I've been checking all morning for when Wednesday's episode would be up on UA-cam.
To be completely honest I don’t really like any of the renderings 😅 but I like the second one the most of the three. I agree with you on keeping the fireplace, and leaving the staircase open.
i say midranged one. it´s a good mix with what house was with the fireplace ame a modern twist on it. also fireplaces are great for heat if power are out also useful for cooking if needed
The second design, hands down! Really kept the character of the old house while bringing in modern touches.
I love some of the retro stuff, tiles, bath colors, etc. There is definitely an entertaining channel to be made here! I subscribed.
I am so curious how paying for things is divided between you two, I imagine doing this is a huge financial burden. I'd love to do something like this and am always looking at cost breakdowns. I know money is an uncomfortable subject for a lot of people so I understand if you didnt want to
I love how your energies match each other. You seem to have so much fun together!!
I would have never thought I’d like wood paneling on a ceiling, but here we are 😂 design 2 looks really nice, I like how the designer embraced the stone fireplace and used it as a main showpiece of the space. They’re all really nice! But I’m leaning a bit more toward 2 💜
Thanks!
I definitely love 2. I love watching what people on Fiverr come up with. All 3 were fantastic! You two are so hardworking and it was nice seeing you dad help out😊
My vote is for design #2 as well! It really brought all the modern updates the house needs, while still respecting the original design and style of the house.
I loooove 2! The green cabinets bring out the wood ceiling and rocks!! It’s like a dream!!
Any color except WHITE
I love the mid range design the best also and would advise a lighter colour kitchen(maybe a lighter wood to match the other woods) as it seems very dark for the space but I’m sure it would look great either way 💟
That second the fireplace and open to the stairs is everything!
#2 is my favorite of the renditions! Well done you three! All the way down to the studs and bye-bye insulation. You've go so many critters that need to be gone. I actually started getting the heebie jeebies with just the ants, lol.
You said immediately when you bought the house that you loved the stone fireplace and wood paneling, so you should definitely keep the fireplace and add wood ceiling. Big windows....yes!
The wood panels are gorgeous! I hope you're able to recycle them. Also I saw a tip where you tape garbage bags/plastic tarps on the floor and let it get dirty and just peel it off when you're done, it's easier to clean that way.
RIP bathrooms the tiles were so pretty
You need to get a push broom and a scoop shovel for cleaning up the floor. That will make a big difference in the time that it takes to clean the floor
She apparently has a push broom, we saw it in one of the early videos.
I was wondering if they sell snow shovels in Cali? Lol they're like hand held bulldozers 😅
@@abby742 yeah, really!
THIS is the best youtube reno series imo. She clearly calls it a reno not a restoration, even though she is actually trying to save as much as she can and reuse, so she could honestly get away with it a bit if she called it a restoration. I love it so much compared to those youtubers yelling restoration while stripping all the charm and walls out of an old house. Good work Jenna we love you! :D
Episode six is definitely my favorite. They got so much work done today.
If you feel like it, save some tiles to put them later in the renovation as a "keepsake" of the old house.
No.2 ...love the fireplace and keeping the staircase.
Guess I am a bit old school here, but have you thought about keeping the kitchen where it originally was and even closing the kitchen off from the living area with (movable) walls/ large doors? It it more practical to have it in the original spot as that is nearest to where you enter the house with all the shopping. With the kitchen in the former living room you will have to walk through half of the house to stash the shopping away . And you would always have to keep the kitchen tidy. When you get up in the morning you will have to walk through the whole living area to get a coffee, etc...
All in all I think the original spot is the best. Apart from that I like the second design best because it keeps that fireplace.
I hope they read this. Beauty of design is important, but practicality needs to be thoroughly considered as well. It might look cute to relocate the kitchen, but 6 months to a year of hiking groceries all the way across the house might have them regretting the redesign.
I wish it was longer- pure beauty!!!!! Demo Dad - Ants- dry wall - dead/ alive animals- great video!!!!!
I like the mid range/2nd kitchen option but I love the big window in the high range/3rd option. I'm so excited for you guys! I'm enjoying watching the progress!
Well ants can't live without moisture. Once you get the moisture and mold out of there and get it all weather proofed and bug sprayed the ants will not come back. The key is to keep the moisture out. In your area a dehumidifier is an absolute must for year round use. The Great Lakes are beautiful but the weather they create is a nightmare for wood structures. Wind, rain, snow, heat, tornadoes, hail and floods are all assaulting your home, sometimes all in one day. Those are the adventures of living in the great lakes regions. Your home is going to be fabulous. I love you are sourcing multiple designers for your interiors. Your mid century fabulous home will have a new super fabulous life.
Great Lakes? Isn’t she in BC?
What do you mean by Great Lake Region. Is that a term that you use in Jenna's area? Because I'm from Michigan and live on Lake Huron and we call that the Great lakes region.
Yeah there's definitely no Great Lakes on the coast of BC lol but your advice still applies to living near the ocean
I’m excited for y’alls journey this house is going to be so beautiful when you are don’t just found y’all today !
Kitchen number two is sooo close to my dream kitchen, I love it! The fireplace with the stone wall has to stay, it’s gorgeous, especially combined with the wood panelling 🤤 A modernist masterpiece!
The second rendition but before it was altered the wood accents complement each other so nicely to give such an attractive effect. The dark green cabinetry however I’m not a fan of in the revisioned version it darkens the atmosphere and makes the room feel smaller so I recommend a lighter shade or a brighter colored wood style. Keep it up guys you’re doing a great job!
The mid range one is my favourite. They added a modern twist, whilst still respecting the style of the house. They've blended old with the new brilliantly.
Definitely the 2nd one. The bones of the house are still present but it’s updated into a style that I can definitely see you in
Well chores will have to wait. I love watching Jenna.
I love the second design for the kitchen/open area!
I wish each of your videos was like 5 hours long! I'm so impressed with what you guys are doing. I'm doing some minor renovations in my home, and it's so overwhelming. It is nothing compared to what you guys are doing. An idea: Keep the toilets and use them as fancy planters for around the pool!!!
XO Macenna saved all her wood panels and reused them. I hope you get to do the same. x
The way this renovation has me in a chock hold. Just constantly waiting for a new video to come out
I like the mid range one the best. It feels sleek, modern, and high end while also incorporating the mid century modern roots of the house
I recommend getting something like a snow shovel to scoop up the scrap dry wall. We always used them for leaves.
That second rendering is most definitely the best. On another note if you can save some of the tile that’s not damaged you can find ppl that can recreate it if that’s what you want.
Jenna uploading these progress updates is something i look forward to every week! 😌
I have done some renovations similar to this (I'll admit nothing of this size) and I must say, you guys work SO well together!
I have never heard of special bags for drywall!!
Mid range one for sure! Honors the home’s history but feels modern and cozy which is hard to do. Love it
You might consider Posting the floor plans to Patreon (free) to let us try out some designs if we want to! I’d love to just build that home and restore it in the Sims4
I love that sidebar table that you keep circling the room with. It’s so pretty!
I'm already exhausted from watching... in the next videos we'll just see Jenna relaxing. Bubble bath and candles on the edge of the bathtub... 🕯🕯🕯🛁🍹🕯🕯🕯🕯
You will make it Beautiful. Can’t wait to see more. You take care of yourself. And your friend. He is very nice to help you. He’s a keeper. 😊😊
Mid-range/option 2!! It seems more sophisticated and perfect for that house!
It’s really Good to clean up as you go , it might seem as if it’s going slowly but you’ll really be thankful down the road that you decided to clean up as you went along. Mid range design, seems more mid century, sympathetic with the house.
I love the mid range! I’m so happy they kept the fire place
Super impressed by the progress y’all are making on this renovation. Super proud of your team work because if it was me and my husband we’d be arguing, disagreeing, and it would be one of those projects that would test our patience with each other. Big congrats on the house and I look forward to seeing the progress as it happens.
everybody, drop what you’re doing, jenna posted a new video in her home reno series
I really hope this series blows up and you guys make heaps from these videos so you can afford to make this house epic!! you guys so deserve it with all the work you're putting into it!!!!
I LOVE Fvrr! I have used them often for voice recording etc! I would take Kitchen 2 (moderate) with Livingroom (3 High end). Love this series! I have a mid-century split and we just redid the whole main floor and the only thing I regret is not investing in a bigger window! Keep stairs open and put in the largest windows you can!
I like #2 the best. I just really like the wood tones and colors they went for. It looks clean. But not sterile... I especially LOVE the green accent wall with the rock around the fireplace... then the wood tone on the ceiling and floor... The lighting... Plus, I liked the second living room better. The addition of the see-through fireplace is nice. It kinda splits the space up while maintaining that open concept feeling...
Hi, interior designer here to give my 2 cents: I don't like moving the kitchen in front of the fireplace, for a couple reasons: 1) it wastes that gorgeous fireplace by blocking it with kitchen stuff and not having open "living" space in front of it, which would be a real shame, and 2) it will also cost a lot more money to move the necessary plumbing and special electrical across the house to change the floor plan that drastically.
All of the finishes and style options your designers recommended look incredible and no matter which you choose, you can't go wrong! (With 2 caveats though...) What I like most is the mid-tier option matching the updated wood features to the original color and style wood the home initially had. It pays homage very nicely by bring it's original vibe back after such intense neglect and renovation. (As a viewer that would be a satisfying full-circle moment too!) That would be my first caveat. My second caveat recommendation is to not drastically change the stone facade of the fireplace. If you want to give it a color or texture wash of some sort go for it, but my recommendation is to keep it. Also, It would be fun to add some terrazzo back to at least one of the bathrooms in some way.
I'm so happy you're able to save and restore what you can, those original light fixtures will look so cool once it's all complete!! Also glad you could move closer to the site; really speaks to how big of an undertaking this project is!!! 💪💪💪
U have all worked so hard on this house so far, its a shame so much was damaged by water,demolishing that bathroom was heartbreaking, but u have to get to root of the problems. It will b amazing, cant wait for next video!!!
I like the middle one. It seems a bit more comfortable but still looked stylish. I did like the use of colour pops in the first one though.
Mid range #2 - all the way! Love that they have saved the vibe of the house.
I really like the rock retaining wall outside too.
the mid-price range one with the green after the revision is my favorite! I think it stays the most true to the classic look of the house keeping the mid-century modern feel while still being classy and cute, and the color is just wonderful for the landscape you are in, and it matches the stone so well!!!!
where is the new episode of abandoned house reno series? I’m dying in Seoul 😂😂😂 빨리 보고싶어요!!!
I’m so excited to see all of this come together, I hope you do a few “nods” to the original design, like the orange tile that was in the kitchen!! That was a personal favorite! Or some funky wallpapers. Or updated styles of the wall paneling, Either way I know it’s gonna be amazing! Still can’t get over how cool this house is 😊