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Helpful hint - when you remodel your kitchen repurpose the cabinets in another part of the house - garage, workshop, laundry, or your canning/food preservation room. The cabinets look in good condition and they can be sooo expensive. This is all very exciting, congrats to you both!
Good call! Especially as the cabinets will be critter-proof.
What a great thought!
That's exactly what I did 7 years ago. "Waste not, want not!"
New doors and paint can work wonders and new hardware.
That’s a good idea!
Becky's smile towards Josh at the end says it all.
I was thinking if you left the baseboards and doors off, carpet ripped up, and take the switch plates off before painting, you basically won't have to tape or cut in anything! Also, you get such great natural light in the house, I think you should go with the lighter paint. Keep that wonderful bright feeling! I laughed out loud when Josh said "jinx" at the very end. Congrats on the new home!
I agree....less cutting in and taping for the paint is a great thing!!
yes! an off white color would be so pretty
Such a great idea!
I’m theory, this is great as long as you don’t bump into your paint job when installing everything after it!
When Josh said "bye guys!" at the same time as her I smiled really big, the"jinx" definitely made me chuckle, they're so cute together!
Love how you left the part in where you slipped on the curtain...shows you have a sense of humor and humility about yourself!
As for the carpet - SPEND the extra money on the padding. Coming from carpet family business the padding is the key to lush and comfy carpet to walk on
Oh, THAT KS SO TRUE. GET THE VERY BEST CARPET PAD.
Thanks for the tip
Yes. I have always heard this
I'm adding my: I agree. Regardless of which carpet you choose always always always get the very best padding.
Is padding what we call ‘underlay’ in Australia?
The way Josh reacted when Becky almost fell had me laughing so hard and the whole video really shows how much these two love each other! They are such an inspirational couple!
I thought it was so sweet, his concern was so clear! You guys are awesome!
I was wondering if it was another clue that she could be pregnant. I know my hubs was super protective over me while I was.
It is great to see them working together on this project and also to finally see Josh a bit. He has such a great smile and so much love in his eyes for Becky.
My ex wouldn't even have noticed.
There's a reason he's an ex, right? 😜
@@katieclark8171 I never even thought about pregnancy! Now I'll be on the look out for more clues lol
Note: one reason my mom said she had the curtains made for the house was that it was insolation for the windows during harsh Winters. She had them lined. She closed them when we were going to be gone to protect the house's temperature, but I think she liked that folks couldn't see in on the ground floor when we were going to be away.
I love seeing Josh with you. I see how he's your best friend. Lots of love, luck and laughter to you two in your new house. Thank you for sharing your new adventure with us.
They are the cutest couple!
but no children? Weird...
@@Sam-po7ks not weird. Maybe they can't have them or it's too soon on their timetable.
@@Sam-po7ks It takes a village to raise a child and if everyone in your family and circle has their own children you have no loved ones who have the stamina, time and resources to provide the high quality of additional adult support your child needs. NEVER underestimate the value and quality of childcare support that your loved ones without children are providing. If you think you are the only ones raising your children, you are fooling yourself. If you lack childless adults in your own circle, you are more heavily using the support of childless teachers and neighbours that you might not even realize are providing a community of support for your child’s needs (many are unsung heroes in a child’s life that parents remain oblivious about). Do you think your own parents are keenly aware of every adult who used their time and resources to assist your growth? Yes parents know that a librarian or lunchroom attendant, etc. existed in your childhood life, but these adults have supported you in ways that you might not even realize how significant was their impact. If this village can include relatives and close family friends, the child’s village is all the more enriched.
I vote more Josh in these videos! Glad to see he's warmed up to being on camera, I love the energy between the two of you 😍
I have a feeling he will gradually be in more and more
Yay Josh! And he has no need to feel u comfortable because he represents himself very well and he's cute!! More Josh!
It was so cute when they both said "Bye guys!" at the same time.. then Josh says "Jinx!" 😁 Adorable.
Agreed!
Kudos to your husband....not being a jerk about the blinds and curtains thing. So proud of you two and making things happen together.
Just an idea….I did the same thing - changed the hinges to match my door handles (brass to brushed nickel). I put all the old hinges In a zip lock bag and threw them up on Craigslist. I had a builder buy them within a half hour. It was a way to recoup some of my cost of the new hinges. Love watching the transformation of your forever home. Also, that view out the kitchen window over your sink is so relaxing.
Yep. You can sell ALL kinds of construction items on craigslist or facebook.
Also all that trim could have been put on craigslist or facebook. If I was in the area, I would have bought it. Or, give it away for free so it doesn't go to landfill.
@@Meggs23 AMEN. With lumber prices what they are and the fill capacity of our landfills, it would be a win win situation. I like the way you think. 😏
Girl be careful. I fell and tore my hip tendons while painting and standing on a step stool. It’s life changing. Be safe!!!!
In regards to a wood shop for Josh, go for the rv bay in your garage. He’ll use every bit of the space and the ceiling is too low in the old one. Every time he lifts a piece of wood, he’ll hit it. Also, it gives a dry space for lumber storage. Build your dividing wall first though as sawdust gets everywhere!
So nice of you to donate items. A lot of people would love to have those items you aren’t going to use. Love the new home.
Just a suggestion as an older home improvement person. We have remodeled and or built several homes over the past 25 yrs. So you may want to save your curtains to repurpose as duvets, pillow covers, dog/cat bed covers and many other uses. They seem to be made of neutral, quality materials...
I was gonna say, wash and sell, but reusing as stuff like that is a great idea. Never thought of that...
I was thinking the same. Fabric is expensive & they can be used in the odd work room, lining a chest or used around the house for all kinds of stuff. Hold onto them, until you've settled in... if you don't use it by then... donate it.
When we moved in we used the old curtains as drop cloths since they were a color we wouldn’t use.
I love seeing Josh! Such a supportive husband and partner!
Loved hearing Josh whistling in the background. Men used to whistle all the time but I rarely hear that anymore. I think it is a true sign of a happy person. You made my day Josh!
I agree! I love to hear whistling, it seems to be a lost art.
My heart skipped a nest when you slipped in the living room. Glad you didn’t hurt yourself.
I'm in love with Josh being in the videos more!! Seeing him coming to your rescue was so cute! You guys really complete each other and are a wonderful team!!
I agree. I am glad we will get to know Josh more now too.
DON'T FORGET Toilet Paper!!!! 😁 Josh's "Bye Guys!! at the end was adorable!!! So nice to see him on camera more!! I'm loving your "simple" style!!!! I'm a non-fancy person too!! As others have mentioned.... as you replace items.... put EVERYTHING up on Craigslist, FB Marketplace or your local recycle pages. Especially now with prices soooooo high, folks will snatch up good recycled building materials! We put up leftover siding and within 15 mins of posting it was sold and the guy picked it up in 2 hrs!!!
In the sunroom area. Put white sheer curtains. That will make the room feel more welcome and elegant!
It's sweet seeing Josh so much more comfortable on camera.... You two work great together!
"BYE, GUYS!" in perfect sync! How we love you both! You are the most beautiful couple and, Becky, we cannot get enough of you and your life. Thank you so much for your channel and sharing all that you do!
Maybe ya’ll can get your canning/food preservation kitchen up and then you will have an alternate kitchen during your kitchen renovation. This is so exciting! So happy for you both!!!
The best is having these videos to watch in years to come. reminisce on these first moments of the rest of your lives
Hi Becky! Love seeing all the work being done! Your old trim is still in great shape. Would you consider posting it for free on FB marketplace.
That is what I was going to say too! that is still GREAT edging and would really be a shame to just throw it away. Love the new house and everything you get to do to it. Good idea to wait on the kitchen for now.
I thought she said they were taking it to the restore, which if it’s the same in my area it’s a habitat for humanity resale store…. A thrift store for home things! So not the same as free but helping an organization that does good….. now that I said that, it could have been a different video….
@@cynthiafisher9907 Okee dokee! I knew something was going to the restore!!
Excellent idea! our restore took trim but the marketplace would be the next best thing. Really long pieces would be easy to rehome and for the price of removing the rest of the caulk someone else could save a fortune! Redoing our family room/kitchen we need some trim pieces but the style is no longer available so we are having to buy all new for it. Reusing someone else's would be a big help for the purse since the sheeting we are putting down over the old floor is $30 a sheet for 4 x 8 x 1/4" and then a palate of flooring or 50 boxes for the 760sq foot we need.
@@gelwood99 yes, our restore takes trim, which I assumed all did, guess not! Lol
Your new homesteading venture has been officially blessed by Neighborhood Cat.
My heart is just so full watching you go through this process. I'm incredibly grateful you have the energy to bring us along, as someone who just moved into their first house a year ago I couldn't imagine trying to document the chaos along the way. I can definitely see what you were saying in the earlier video, it's almost like your first two homes have prepared you for this journey, but also your experiences documenting your garden is probably making these videos that much less daunting. What an incredible way to remember these first days in your new home!
they get money from u tube...that is why....
@@barneybearandlove6665 no one is getting rich off YT geez 😔
@@barneybearandlove6665 documenting anything for us to watch is her job. And as for any other job you do, you do get paid. So yes, she does get money from YT🤷♀️
I just to say I laughed out loud when the cat was looking at you as if he were checking out the new neighbors. So funny! 😂
Im so happy for you both and I’ve enjoyed seeing Josh more in your videos. He seems to be a real sweetheart. I can hardly wait for the next video to see what’s next. Take care! 🏡
The “L” is silent in caulk. You guys are such hard workers and it’s a beautiful home! Can’t wait to see more cooking in new kitchen!
Ah ...that depends on where in the world you are from. Most Americans say Cauk, whereas British and some parts of Canada say Caulk- just as Becky says it. There is more than one way to say a lot of words. Hope this helps.
This is the maritime PNW accent. Yes we do have an accent here. You will find a lot of Canadian spelling here too.
I was just about to say the same thing. I have never heard anyone pronounce it with the L.
Helpful tip. Don’t prewash you dishes when using the dishwasher. The reason for this is because then your dish soap has nothing to cling to
Once we had handles on a front door, the cat loved it, he could always get in . Once he even opened the door for me.
Old curtains make great drop cloths or rags.
That ‘bye guys’ jinx at the end was sooo cute 😍🥹💞 so glad you get the chance to make home in your forever place 🦋
" Bye Guys" it's the unity for me. You guys are so cute.❤️❤️❤️
Awww, Becky!!!! Love the ending with Josh! He's such a hard worker. Actually, you both are. Love seeing Josh in the videos. He adds so much whether he realizes it or not. Your channel is growing! Adding the home renovation will draw more viewers. Thanks for keeping it real.
I agree that the darker carpet is the best idea, especially with pets in the home. Looking forward to seeing how you decide to use the different spaces. Congrats again on your forever home!
What an exciting time for you guys. Thank Josh for being on. We hear his voice sometimes but very seldom do we ever get to see The elusive Josh. Enjoy yourselves, be well, stay safe, love from Texas.
For the chickens get a good electric fence charger and run a line around the bottom of the coop and run. I ran one about 8 inches from the ground and this has completely stopped the predators from getting my chickens. I was loosing them a couple a week and this stopped it. It also protected them from my neighbors dogs.
Oh, good tip! :D
One bit of advice. Start bringing a few boxes from old home to new once you have a room or two completed.
Jinx!! You two are SUPER CUTE!! I'm loving watching you create your "Forever House" into your "Truly Forever Home"!!
Good work you two. One thing about the curtains. When we moved into our house years ago there were some wall to wall curtains in the living room and dining room which were not my favorite. However when we changed them to blinds a number of years later I realized what a difference they had made in keeping the house warmer (they were super thick.) I don't know how thick your curtains were but sometimes when you don't know how a house operates, you might want to keep them for a bit and see how much heat they could help keep in in the winter or out in the summer. Just a thought I had.
I also think it’s wise to save them until you’ve lived there a while. They are custom fit to the windows and would be very expensive to replace.
You could reuse the curtains as drop cloths for when you are painting.
Great idea!
You’re an amazing young woman. It’s so easy to buy fast food when working on the house. Taking the time to make a homemade meal for you and your husband. Happy to see Josh in the videos too. I’m surprised that you you’re putting carpet in since you have allergies
I actually GASPED out loud when you slipped on the curtain. Good save by the way! Hubby and I are going through a kitchen and bath remodel. It's SOOO FUN picking out new hardware and such. Oh and, HI JOSH!
Oh my gosh! The way y’all interact and banter is just way too cute. So excited for you two🤗
Becky, we don't know one another personally, but I couldn't be happier for you and Josh! Calling it your forever home is just so sweet. It's so much fun to see a notice from you! :)
I love seeing you and Josh together! I would repurpose the cabinets (when you get around to that project) and use them somewhere else in the house like perhaps the garage or the basement.
I’m so excited for you guys in making this into your forever home!! Can’t wait to see what you do along the way. PS, I like that you’re sneaking Josh in the videos more and he’s ok with being in them a little bit. It’s nice to see you guys working together.
This is Incredibly satisfying, to see a happy, hardworking couple realize their dream while they’re still so young and have their whole lives ahead of them.
I’m glad you and Josh are not disappointed about the length of time it would take to get kitchen cabinets. JMO, but I think it’ll be good to live with that kitchen for a while, because maybe you’ll change your mind on how you want the remodel to go, once you’re in there buzzing around and using it every day.
Thanks so much for that trip to, and backstory of, Winks.
becky: i need your help, i need your help.
josh: *swoops in to save the day*
🤗💞
I'm so excited you're taking us all along this journey with you and Josh as you guys grow into your new homestead! You're so sweet and have really inspired me to tap into my homestead side!!
Those larger rods are hard to come by and if they are made to hold heavy black out draperies than they are good to hold onto. Not only can you paint them but you can get new finials for the ones that have finials. Usually people update them with just new finials (decorative ends).
Excited for all the updating house videos. Remodeling is a lot of work but so worth it. So happy for you & Josh.
With the prices of lumber, I would not dump one piece of wood you take out of your new home, until you decide on how you are updating the whole home. I know it is a lot to sort and store, but you would be surprised how you could repurpose the wood, the curtains, even the old hardware. You two are an inspiration! You are hard workers who deserve all the positive blessings that have come your way. So happy for you both!!
A handy tip for a non locking lid on a crockpot, either you can use a long rubber band and twist over the lid from handle to handle, or use 2 rubber bands use over know on lid too handle, and same on the other side..... I used to be in Mops at church and my crockpot then did not seal lock, so I learned these tricks. 😁
Great tips. None of my crock pots lock
I was going to suggest the rubberband trick as well. We participate in a lot of potlucks & do this all the time.
@@lisamartin3346 and if you use a Renalds crockpot liner, it seals better and cleanup is a breeze
@@heatherjohnson2511 Thanks. I’ll remember this!
You and Josh are such a power couple and seem to have a rare connection. It's wonderful that you're enjoying the process of making the house truly your home. Thank you for taking us along!
My favorite advice to give anyone that is choosing new carpet- Get something that looks like dirt and lint! 🤣 Not too light, not too dark. I know that excitement of preparing your forever home. I actually slept on the floor instead of going back to the apartment we were in temporarily because I was so happy. Thanks for sharing
Too funny! I bought a new area rug 6 years ago to match my 2 dogs! :D
Love coming along on this journey with you guys! And it's awesome that Josh seems to be getting less camera shy. Absolutely loved the "Bye guys! Jinx!" You guys are adorable!!
I LOVE this house. & I’m very much looking forward to renovation videos. Congratulations on the new place. It’s beautiful.
For those worried about needing curtains due to strong light. That's rarely an issue here and custom houses (like this one is) are sited to use the light well. If you go back and watch the initial vid about the house, not the trees placement. What you need curtains for is the cool nights from Nov through June.
This is so fun to watch! Thank you for bringing us along on your renovation adventure. And congratulations on hitting 300000 subscribers! Can’t wait to see you get to 1 million…
Why are ya'll sooo darn cute!!! I literally started smiling at my phone at the end of the video. Bless you both in your union and in your new home. You and Josh would make beautiful children ( no pressure)
Put screws in before you replace any flooring! It will help prevent squeaks in the future. We have done this in every house we have owned. Excited to follow along as you update things and turn it into home 💚-Cara
AWWW. That was such a sweet tender moment at the end. I love that you cooked your first meal. You and Josh are, as the kids say, ADORBS.
Everyone keeps mentioning Josh helping with the curtains, the Jinx at the end, and the reaction to your almost-fall. Which were all very sweet no doubt! But for me the best Josh-moment was how he just felt he 'didn't want to correct' you about the blinds-mishap. Whether he thought you miss-spoke, or even wanted to actually take the blinds off, he was completely mellow about it - despite mentioning he was not thrilled about the idea of having the blinds taken down. You're both just there working together, not stressing little things and respecting each other's ideas and/or thought process. It's really nice to see! :) Congrats on the beautiful property
I don’t have any curtains in my house. Love the beautiful trim and the rooms seem bigger without them. Blinds, we do have. How fun for you two! Thanks for sharing!
So much fun watching Becky and Josh working in their new home. The patience the two of you have is inspirational. I knew you meant curtains, Becky, not blinds!! Watch those nails with no shoes on!! Looking forward to the next video.
Cant wait to see all the improvements and changes you make. I'm a do it yourself person so love watching someone else do it!! One thing you might try before getting an expensive electrician. When repainted all of my rooms I didn't like the color of the plates, switches, etc. Didn't have the money to buy new, so I ended painting them the same color as the walls. (the screws too!!) I took them off, painted the wall, them put them back on and painted them. Easier than trying to lay them on a flat surface!! It worked beautifully. I used regular latex paint. In my dining room I painted it med green and it's been 3 years. Even the light switches that we use almost daily still have the paint on them with no chipping. I've even cleaned some of them and it still stayed on. It gets a little tricky on the plugs but i just used a light roller over them then touched them up with a small soft artist brush close to the holes. Now I've done this in every room and it really hides the plugs especially the ones out in the open!! Makes them look custom. Another thing I do is when I'm done with a color, I fill a small canning jar!! with some of the paint, mark the room and keep it where it is handy. This way if you have to touch up something later on you dont have to go dig the can out!!
Adorable, wholesome and heartwarming. 😊
I was wondering "why is she removing the blinds?" LOL! Your idea of painting before moving in is excellent. I wanted to do that before our last move, but I only had 1 day to paint the whole house. Needless to say, I didn't finish. It's a lot harder to paint after moving. I love your new home. It's gorgeous, especially the yard. Love it!
You should not throw out that molding do not take it to a dump just keep it somewhere make a little bin for it and throw it all in there cuz you're going to need it believe me...
You could also do little projects with it do not throw it out!! FYI from one house owner to another 😁👍🥰
I wish I lived near you I would take all that molding off your hands so you wouldn't have to take it to a dump... I'm in the middle of a remodeling in my kitchen we gutted the whole thing and it's a small kitchen but we keep molding like if it was gold and I'm so happy we did cuz we saved so much money and using the wood for other things not just the molding..
Love that Josh is in the videos. I would keep all the trim to use for a new chicken coop
So happy for you. It's a beautiful property. I'm exhausted just watching you do all the work. Josh is adorable and its great to see you both.
Do you give away the food you grow and prep? You two can't POSSIBLY eat everything you cook because other than canning, your frozen food would be freezer burnt or you'd be as big as your new house!
Good luck to you in your beautiful home.
Since you mentioned the possibility of not having any window coverings in the solarium: watch how the sun travels over your house, especially in the summer; the floor/furnishings of the sunroom might fade over time if it gets a lot of direct sunlight.
They have blinds, too
I love ur new home. My daughter went to Europe for 2 weeks and I made over her whole bedroom. The first day I took her curtains and blinds down. Her blinds were so dusty and I inhaled dust into my lungs. I had to go on a steroid and a inhaler. I still cough a lot in the morning. So if there’s a dusty job, please wear a mask. 🥰
congrats on the new home. this is my favorite time - decorating. P.S. use bungee cords on the crock pot to hold it down. I did when I lost mine.
You could put up slender accent drapery panels that could frame shears so you don’t lose your pretty view. If you paint the rods black like you suggested it would look great with all of your other hardware.
How can you post so often?! It's like binging Netflix! Love you!
Another great day for Becky and Josh. You two are so motivated and you get so much done! I hope you enjoyed your first forever home supper ! Thanks for sharing it with us !
I love how excited you get over picking out the right colors, fixtures, etc.. so eager to continue to watch you fix your new home 🏡 🙂
Josh whistling in the background was so beautiful, you both sound so happy! Congratulations 🎉
Just a thought, if you ever want to build or remodel any other buildings on your property or your home you're living in now those trim boards can be put through planers (sp?) and repurposed. Wood isn't cheap now.
Another idea is instead of taking it to the dump put it on Craigslist or Fakebook Marketing so someone could get use out of it
Loving the home Reno Becky! I also went with matte black hinges and pismo door knobs. Brings an instant upgrade to the space.
OMG!!! I’m sooooo happy and excited for you guys! I’m flipping cartwheels for you! 🤸🏼♀️🤸🏼♀️🤸🏼♀️😁😁😁 Enjoy the time you have, building and making your forever home together❤️ Even though you have a LOT ahead of you, it all looks great so far! Exciting times for sure! PS… I love that Josh is getting more comfortable in front of the camera! We enjoy seeing him and hearing his input. He’s also a handsome fella 😬 Congrats guys!!! 👍🏽😚
Whoohoo! Great progress you two make a great team.
I finished renovating my forever home in 2020. That was great. Of course there is always another project to do 😅!
Thank you for taking us along - so much fun 💕
make a couple of basic bags of oatmeal en rolled oats basics with honey, high energy en nutricious. Ask your mom to pack some of her campingtrip dinners as a new home gift ;) Those are made to travel well and be easy to make with not to much pans.
Aren't the green curtans perfect to make into (garden/preserve)aprons??
I’m really enjoying seeing you guys make this your forever home!
Good job, Becky and Josh.
Fabulous to see you both so happy..great to see Josh too stay safe well and happy
Do you have a link to buy a mason jar opener? This is the first time I’ve ever seen one.
So nice to see more of Josh and his true charming personality emerging on camera.
I, so wish, I could get all those baseboards! We have the old 1980’s trim. I want something plainer..
I wish you well in your new homestead! It's nice to see the rapport between you both! Loving the new footage! xxx
New subscriber here...your first video to pop up as a suggestion for me was your empty home tour. Being an Interior Designer, it sparked my interest and enjoyment to go back and watch from that point forward. It is an added bonus that you are a cooking/meal prep enthusiast. I feel complete excitement for you as I feel how much you are realizing your blessings and dreams. I sensed just a little that Josh is camera shy, so I just wanted to say the ending with him joining you was very sweet...it's obvious he does it out of love for you Becky. I look forward to seeing all of your content and the halesome nature of your delivery. Wishing you Gods blessings always. 😊
The "Bye guys....jinx!" at the end was absolutely ADORABLE haha! So excited to see how your new home turns out, Becky ☺
I love the creaking of the hardwood floors. You look tired, but so happy.
I'm loving these vlogs Becky. Home reno is something I really enjoy as well. There's an ongoing and tedious process to parts of it like you mentioned, but there's something to be said for working along side your soulmate and having a satisfied tiredness at the end of each day's work.
Those wonderful windows look great without the curtains! Personally, I'm not a fan of curtains because of the dust collecting factor anyway. If you do replace the blinds some day - especially if there's a fair amount of heat loss/gain through the glass - try to find honeycomb blinds. They're a double layer of fabric that, when drawn down, trap air between the layers and so provide insulation. They're called honeycomb because that's what the profile looks like from the end when they're drawn down. Clear as mud??
It is so much fun experiencing your journey into your forever home. I am strangely excited for the both of you, and I find myself smiling as I watch your videos. I cannot wait to see how everything comes together, and how you make this gorgeous place your own. It sounds like you have a wonderful idea in place for how you want it to look and feel! Congratulations once again on your new forever home.