Very bold of you to do something that a professional charges 100 dollars for, but then you do it and it turns out perfect. You are so incredibly talented and creative. Seeing this house coming to life is so much fun! Sundays are my favourite day because of it.
Not sure why I teared up when you put the first window in, but I’ve watched this whole series with the cottage and I’m just so happy for you. This video in particular made other women like myself know we are capable too! Thank you for saying f*** you to that glass company and going for it girl you just made all your lady viewers so proud! 💪🏼🤍
This whole renovation series is so addictive.....I'm from India and it's 12:49 am here and I'm watching this because i really couldn't sleep without watching this episode Lots of love from India ❤
I wish SO bad that there were more of these videos every week but I know you're busy! This is all so amazing and exciting to see. I sure hope next time the framers are all done!
Just a few FYIs. I knew what you meant when you said some windows were single pane and some were double pane, but actually these are both single pane. Double pane refers to two LAYERS of glass with an inert gas in between. What you have are some window sashes that have one lite and some that have two lites. Yes each light is made up of a pane if glass but “double pane glass” has a specific meaning that means something else. Also I wanted to alert you to something if you are using linseed oil. While it’s a great product, rags soaked with linseed oil can spontaneously ignite and have caused innumerable house fires if not handled appropriately. Make sure you are cleaning up any rags or brushes per directions on the product and it’s a good idea to store them outside the house and far from any other combustibles. You’re doing a great job. I was so glad you remembered the glazing points! As I was watching the video I almost thought you had forgotten them! 😂
I was looking for this comment. I was so confused when she said the original windows are double paned and I'm like uh no they aren't... then I realized what she meant. I wonder if the quotes she got for windows were affected by that verbiage.
I was just thinking these are NOT energy efficient windows. She will have condensation in between those panes beacause they are not sealed as they should be. But again maybe if the winters are not very cold in Texas it shoul be okay. I also have to say that I am amazed how she tackels everything by herself! Amazing woman! 🤗
@@sanjamslm would you please explain what you mean about the condensation “in between those panes”? If there’s only one pane, where are you saying the condensation should occur? This whole process is so fascinating. I love all the crowd-sourced info
I work at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and am literally working on a Historic Windows video series as we speak 😺 you did such a good job. Always blown away by how talented and skilled you are!
This is amazing! When you first started I couldn't picture the plan at all but watching the walls go up and the roof going on makes it all come to life. I love that you are reusing so much of the original materials as well, I bet the first owners would be so pleased 🥰🥰🥰
Ms lady! You're a freaking power house!! You learned how to add glass to your windows. The amount of skills you're getting from this build! 🤯🤯🤯 Amazing! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
MaCenna, your continuing to prove how incredibly strong you are to take on every project but taking on the windows wow that’s pure dedication and love for your house and budget. The cottage had helped you gain so many skills. With the glazing you can use a glazing knife to help shape it. I hope the film will help insulate the cottage and improve the single pane windows.
I got talked into buying triple-pane windows. The salesman said I wouldn't hear neighboring lawnmowers. Yeah. No. I still hear them. Another factor was I'd get a rebate after 4 or 5 years. Yeah. No. The person in charge of the fund fled the country with everyone's money.
I agree but also I hope not lol. I worry it wouldn't be macennas style which we all love and adore!❤ like Jenn from rambling redhead, her show doesn't show a lot of the bts in depth which is what I personally love to see!
So proud of you for taking this on! I did the same on our 1932 Bungalow sunroom windows when we renovated. It is tedious but makes you feel so good to know how much you saved and the knowledge you have added to your Renovation Resume. We are all cheering you on!
You are one talented lady. I so admire how you and Romeo have up cycled so much. Too much is discarded and people renovate by smashing everything with a sledgehammer and putting it in the landfill. You two should be proud.
I think this my favorite episode!! I've been putting off this because i thought it would be to difficult. Unfortunately, i have 30 of these in my 100 year old bungalow...😳 let's just say.. you've given me the confidence to finally try it!! 😀 Thank you!!
Currently doing this for my 124 year old Queen Anne's storm windows to get ready for a Michigan winter! I absolutely L-O-V-E the empowerment that comes from taking the reins on these kinds of projects, and feel so accomplished when my projects are completed successfully. Added bonus: it is always cheaper, and usually the results are better when I do it myself, because I truly care about the project, and take my sweet ol' time, where a lot of contractors are just in there to bang out the job, get a check, and move onto the next one. Nicely done. :)
The addition is bigger than what the original house was. This has really been a labour of love. Nothing better than having a home where every inch was made exactly as you envisioned it to be. I hope this home is forever filled with love, laughter and happiness. Hopefully little feet will be heard running on those wood floors soon 😉. It's so weird seeing a house being built out of wood. The closest I've come to a dwelling like this was our holiday log cabin, all houses here are built out of brick or blocks. It's quite fascinating watching your house come together. I love it.
I am so very impressed!!! I don't think I would ever have thought that I could do something like this, but because of you, I can totally imagine managing this project. Thank you MaCenna for showing us that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
It’s amazing to see you do work that professionals charge $100 for. You’re nailing it! It’s crazy how fast things are moving now. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that sofa you found on the roadside when the decorating starts to come into play.
I have watched your entire journey building and remodeling your home ! I am building a new home in Denton Tx as you are remodeling and just as excited to see your finished home as I am mine! My closing date is 12/6. You are such a hard worker , so smart, beautiful and talented! You so deserve all of your successes!
I don't think I've ever been so invested in someone else's home before. We might get a little home tour or a redecorating video, but this is so in depth. I know the before and after pictures are going to be so drastic. I've got my fingers crossed for December 1st too!
Seeing you doing this all by yourself whenever you can gives me so much anxiety. I know my parents did a lot on their own when they could when they built their house in 2003, but it was more like painting, window/door trim, some light plumbing, flooring, etc. I would never think to try my hand at windows! But you go girl! I honestly can't wait to see it all finished!
You're seriously inspiring doing this yourself. I really how others realize that they can learn and do things themselves and we have a whole new crew of young girls and people in general learning from you.
You're such an inspiration 💕 I've always felt intimidated by tools and building projects but your example shows it can be learned. I think your channel is going to be very empowering for women everywhere to have a go at renovating, too!
I'm proud of you for persevering to open that jar without asking for help. Girl power! A recent project by landscape designer, Jack Barnwell (check out his UA-cam channel), he scorched wood for an exterior shower and treated it with linseed oil. He said it protects the wood and makes it last longer than pressure-treated lumber. It's a stately "cottage" on Lake Michigan. I do think you're going to need a bigger jar of linseed oil. 😊 I saw your cute cricket roof. Sure, they may have planned that all along, but we homeowners do have to supervise their work because we know every inch of the plans. I had to ask the electrician move a can light in my kitchen remodel because she'd placed it too close to the cabinet instead of evenly spaced as on the plans. I'm sure your workers appreciate your level of accuracy you provide for them. It prevents rework.
I literally got chills when you showed the drone shot of them working on the roof. It's so amazing that all of this is just coming together for your guys. Fingers crossed that everything stays on schedule and you can move in by Dec 1.
You amaze me. I'm sure you hear it all the time but you GENUINELY amaze me. I can't wait to see how far you'll go, not just with this house, but everything.
You never cease to amaze me with your tenacity & talents. I don't know if I would be brave enough to tackle such a daunting task, but you did it amazingly. I am excited to see this project to fruition, but I know I am going to be incredibly bummed when it is over. Thank you for taking us along, your time is recognized & appreciated! xo
Macenna you are so unbelievably impressive!! Most people wouldn't dare attempt to DIY but you just dive right in! You inspire me to do stuff around my own home!
Oh man, MaCenna you are so close! Once the electrical and HVAC stuff is all done it is going to go SO FAST! I am so excited to see you decorate and make your house a home!
I had to comment. I have been an avid viewer for years and I must say I’m so excited for you and your house. It will definitely be a house of love based on all the love and care you’ve placed into it this far. Congratulations 🎉
If I ever get to build a house..u my girlfriend will do the blueprint design..I loove how u used every dead space and in such a perfect way..only a woman would think of all of that!!!.I hope your parents are in aaww of what all u have done..u r one amazing lady!!❤❤❤
Omg omg this is so exciting!!!! I think a really cool, antique hutch with glass doors on it in the guest bathroom would be soooo pretty with linens stored in it!! Aesthetic and functional!! (I always wanted on for my guest room lol so ya know)
You have the patience of a saint! I don’t think I could do those windows. You’re ‘drive’ is incredible. Keep going strong MaCenna! We’re all pulling for you!🥰❤️ This house is going to be BEYOND gorgeous. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You are very self reliant. It is amazing what we can all do with a little determination. You are one of the most determined women I've "known" outside of my family.
I seriously look forward to coming home after dropping my kids at school on Mondays to sit down and watch your videos with coffee in hand. It has become part of a routine and “me time” that I really enjoy. Good bless you MaCena with many more talents, so that you can delight us. You are very empowering and an incredible woman, I only hope that you are aware of it and of all the love and virtual support we have for you ❤️
Your excitements is so contagious, it’s like I’m there and I want to do something. I’m no longer afraid of fixing things cuz of you. Last week I fixed my lawnmower! 😁 thank you for sharing
You are so inspiring. Every time I feel like I can’t do this I just tell myself well MaCenna can so I can too!! 🤓 Thank you for taking the time to take us on your journey. It truly motivates me to continue with my 100 year old home.
They do make black window glazing. You can also buy a little plastic tool the fits over your finger for applying caulking that smooths it and make it totally even.
MaCenna, you are so talented and I am enjoying this journey with you. As someone who has built three houses I have a few ideas for you. When they do your electrical make sure you have outside plug ins if you want to hang Christmas lights outside. Also make sue that the framers put some Ply wood down in your attic for flooring. I did not see any plywood down on the floor of your attic in the video and it is so much easier to do it now. Also when they finish your plumbing, make sure that you have plenty of outside faucets to do your watering, at least two if not four faucets. Keep up the good work!
This is so exciting!!! I know you are more than ready to get to the decor stage but I’m secretly sad thinking about this renovation coming to an end. Your passion and good taste inspire me so much. I love that you love old things and find charm in them ❤️❤️❤️
I can't wait to see how Kinsley reacts to new house. 😍😍 That is the normal procedure for applying chaulk/glaze with tape. They are smoothing tools under $1. You should be so proud.
I can’t wait until the decorating starts. That will be the best part. Now, it doesn’t seem like it took that long. But I know it’s been months. It’s moving along now. And there is no way I would have been up on a slippery looking metal roof. That freaked me out. It’s all going to look great. Keep up the good work.
So excited about the money you saved while keeping an authentic aesthetic!!! You are so amazing!!! You have taken so much guesswork out for this contractor with your competent design planning and detail work!!! Please go easy on yourself about your questions re: the roof!!! Not a biggie!!!
I hope you're so proud of yourself for rolling with the punches and learning new skills. Cuz I know I am proud if you. Your growth over the last year is incredible!
Good job, great tip, keep a container of diluted dish soap and water near by when calking, dip your finger in it before smoothing out caulk and your finger will be much easier to clean. ❤️
Brilliant, brave, beautiful! Every time i watch your videos I am amazed at the work you are doing on your comfort cottage!!! Your home will be fantastic!
The house is coming along and looking so amazing. It just blows my mind that you do all the projects that you do and such a great job doing them. I know that you are proud of all the accomplishments! Great! Great! Work…..:.
This is seriously so exciting that you're so close to having drywall up!!! I was literally smiling the whole time when you walked us through what the framers had done and what you're planning for the rooms and I can't wait to see those feature shelves in the bathroom tiled and all styled up! SO EXCITED!! Also, you're such a bad ass trying out all of these things for the first time AND excelling at it!! You're such an inspiration!
We lived in Vermont in an old home with the same exact windows. Husband did all the fixing up. We kept the wavy glass. It’s beautiful. Even with the matching storms the were not energy efficient but I loved them anyway. Funny thing is we had plenty of friends with cloudy efficient new windows.
I just Love watching the progress... you're such an inspiration... it's true that can't wait for the final result but then i still enjoy every detail of the process!!! 👍👍💪💪💓💓
Lookin good!!! You are a smart cookie!!! The windows are such a savings for you!!! The entire time I have watched your channel I have never seen you take on a project that you did not successfully complete!!! So proud of you !!! Great work!! You and Romeo deserve every thing good coming your way!!! God Bless You both!!! 😊❤️
God the further along this house gets the more I can imagine the beautiful finished project in my head, but like I also know whatever you do is gonna be so much better than what I imagine. I'm so excited for you. Also, I just feel like the natural light in this house is going to be incredible!
Wow Macenna, you just don't stop failing to impress! Whatever you set your mind to u go out with such bubbly enthusiasm and achieve it. Well done your such an inspiration! Love your channel and cant wait for the next upload!!!
I love at the end of the video, the left side of the screen looks like the "before" of the house, and the right side of the screen is the "after" of the house! So cool to see how far it's come!!
It’s been so long since I’ve been able to watch your videos, I had a very bad case of covid and couldn’t stay up, and it made me so sad missing your videos! I just wanted to let you know you are doing an amazing job! You are beyond talented! ❤️
As usual,I loved to watch,& learn from you! I continue to learn from you,& enjoy watching how enthus iasm you are at all times! I also like how you are well organized,& stay on top of each projects that you take on daily! May you always stay focused,& get what you need in order to complete your 110 yrs old house!❤️
Just like others who've commented this: I look forward to your content. The window task you took on: wow, how daring! You did a great job. Enjoy your day and keep up the great work!
Man you are smashing it woman. This series is the best thing on UA-cam. I look forward to your video notifications each week. And the best thing is when the main house is finished, it will happen all over again with the guest cottages 😊 coz I don't want this to end. Cheers from Australia
I’m honestly so happy for you. Sincerely. I got teary eyed just thinking of ur great great grandkids watching these videos or loving in this house. I love that you started a journal but who knows what social media will be at that time. Please take more pictures and print them out!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very bold of you to do something that a professional charges 100 dollars for, but then you do it and it turns out perfect. You are so incredibly talented and creative. Seeing this house coming to life is so much fun! Sundays are my favourite day because of it.
And knowledgeable as well.
Not sure why I teared up when you put the first window in, but I’ve watched this whole series with the cottage and I’m just so happy for you. This video in particular made other women like myself know we are capable too! Thank you for saying f*** you to that glass company and going for it girl you just made all your lady viewers so proud! 💪🏼🤍
I wait excitedly for your videos every. single. week! I'm emotionally attached to this renovation. Can't wait to see it to its completion!
hahahah aww thank you so much
I want to go & help
This whole renovation series is so addictive.....I'm from India and it's 12:49 am here and I'm watching this because i really couldn't sleep without watching this episode
Lots of love from India ❤
I wish SO bad that there were more of these videos every week but I know you're busy! This is all so amazing and exciting to see. I sure hope next time the framers are all done!
Subscribing to her vlog channel helps if you haven't already!
Just a few FYIs.
I knew what you meant when you said some windows were single pane and some were double pane, but actually these are both single pane. Double pane refers to two LAYERS of glass with an inert gas in between. What you have are some window sashes that have one lite and some that have two lites. Yes each light is made up of a pane if glass but “double pane glass” has a specific meaning that means something else.
Also I wanted to alert you to something if you are using linseed oil. While it’s a great product, rags soaked with linseed oil can spontaneously ignite and have caused innumerable house fires if not handled appropriately. Make sure you are cleaning up any rags or brushes per directions on the product and it’s a good idea to store them outside the house and far from any other combustibles. You’re doing a great job. I was so glad you remembered the glazing points! As I was watching the video I almost thought you had forgotten them! 😂
I was looking for this comment. I was so confused when she said the original windows are double paned and I'm like uh no they aren't... then I realized what she meant. I wonder if the quotes she got for windows were affected by that verbiage.
I was just thinking these are NOT energy efficient windows. She will have condensation in between those panes beacause they are not sealed as they should be. But again maybe if the winters are not very cold in Texas it shoul be okay.
I also have to say that I am amazed how she tackels everything by herself! Amazing woman! 🤗
@@sanjamslm would you please explain what you mean about the condensation “in between those panes”? If there’s only one pane, where are you saying the condensation should occur? This whole process is so fascinating. I love all the crowd-sourced info
I work at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and am literally working on a Historic Windows video series as we speak 😺 you did such a good job. Always blown away by how talented and skilled you are!
What is the channel called? I would check it out!
This is amazing! When you first started I couldn't picture the plan at all but watching the walls go up and the roof going on makes it all come to life. I love that you are reusing so much of the original materials as well, I bet the first owners would be so pleased 🥰🥰🥰
thank you so so much! im so glad its coming to life the way i envisioned it!!
Ms lady! You're a freaking power house!! You learned how to add glass to your windows. The amount of skills you're getting from this build! 🤯🤯🤯 Amazing! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Omg I am so seriously impressed!! You don’t let anything stand in your way and you’re always learning a new skill, love it!
MaCenna, your continuing to prove how incredibly strong you are to take on every project but taking on the windows wow that’s pure dedication and love for your house and budget. The cottage had helped you gain so many skills.
With the glazing you can use a glazing knife to help shape it.
I hope the film will help insulate the cottage and improve the single pane windows.
I got talked into buying triple-pane windows. The salesman said I wouldn't hear neighboring lawnmowers. Yeah. No. I still hear them. Another factor was I'd get a rebate after 4 or 5 years. Yeah. No. The person in charge of the fund fled the country with everyone's money.
@@Edu_Kate Jeez!
Joanna Gaines has nothing on you, girl!! I’m sure you’ll have a nationwide show someday!! ❤️❤️
Hey, now that’s a great idea!
This is so much better than watching that show which is done in 1 episode. This Old House projects are over many weeks.
I agree but also I hope not lol. I worry it wouldn't be macennas style which we all love and adore!❤ like Jenn from rambling redhead, her show doesn't show a lot of the bts in depth which is what I personally love to see!
@@nw8204 , good point!!
Put it in the universe!
So proud of you for taking this on! I did the same on our 1932 Bungalow sunroom windows when we renovated. It is tedious but makes you feel so good to know how much you saved and the knowledge you have added to your Renovation Resume. We are all cheering you on!
You are one talented lady. I so admire how you and Romeo have up cycled so much. Too much is discarded and people renovate by smashing everything with a sledgehammer and putting it in the landfill. You two should be proud.
"you always get really good at something when you're almost done." yep! that's so truuuue haha we're really getting close to decorating phase! 😍
Kudos to you for just taking on projects you have never tried before.
Love a queen who respects the architecture and age of the house she’s building, also repurposing things -
You dropped this boo ‘👑’
After 30 years in this 175 year old house I am an expert at replacing glass and glazing windows. You were so right to do it yourself!
This is so exciting!! I have loved watching this series. I hope you’re so proud of yourself
awww thank you so much! I'm pretty proud :)
*Ok. You’re amazing! Such an inspiration, MaCenna!*
Macenna you are the prime example of resources are out there if you research and care enough. You’re brilliant. There’s literally no one like you!
I think this my favorite episode!! I've been putting off this because i thought it would be to difficult. Unfortunately, i have 30 of these in my 100 year old bungalow...😳 let's just say.. you've given me the confidence to finally try it!! 😀 Thank you!!
Your positivity is infectious. I have loved this series on the renovation of your cottage.xx
awww thank you so much!
This is the best makeover series I’ve seen. I love it! Can’t wait for the decoration part but this whole series has been informative and empowering!
When you showed the drone shot of the roof going on my heart was SOOO happy for you!!!!!
🎃🎉🤩
Currently doing this for my 124 year old Queen Anne's storm windows to get ready for a Michigan winter! I absolutely L-O-V-E the empowerment that comes from taking the reins on these kinds of projects, and feel so accomplished when my projects are completed successfully. Added bonus: it is always cheaper, and usually the results are better when I do it myself, because I truly care about the project, and take my sweet ol' time, where a lot of contractors are just in there to bang out the job, get a check, and move onto the next one. Nicely done. :)
The addition is bigger than what the original house was. This has really been a labour of love. Nothing better than having a home where every inch was made exactly as you envisioned it to be. I hope this home is forever filled with love, laughter and happiness. Hopefully little feet will be heard running on those wood floors soon 😉.
It's so weird seeing a house being built out of wood. The closest I've come to a dwelling like this was our holiday log cabin, all houses here are built out of brick or blocks. It's quite fascinating watching your house come together. I love it.
I am so very impressed!!! I don't think I would ever have thought that I could do something like this, but because of you, I can totally imagine managing this project. Thank you MaCenna for showing us that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
It’s amazing to see you do work that professionals charge $100 for. You’re nailing it! It’s crazy how fast things are moving now. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that sofa you found on the roadside when the decorating starts to come into play.
I have watched your entire journey building and remodeling your home ! I am building a new home in Denton Tx as you are remodeling and just as excited to see your finished home as I am mine! My closing date is 12/6. You are such a hard worker , so smart, beautiful and talented! You so deserve all of your successes!
I don't think I've ever been so invested in someone else's home before. We might get a little home tour or a redecorating video, but this is so in depth. I know the before and after pictures are going to be so drastic. I've got my fingers crossed for December 1st too!
Seeing you doing this all by yourself whenever you can gives me so much anxiety. I know my parents did a lot on their own when they could when they built their house in 2003, but it was more like painting, window/door trim, some light plumbing, flooring, etc. I would never think to try my hand at windows! But you go girl! I honestly can't wait to see it all finished!
You're seriously inspiring doing this yourself. I really how others realize that they can learn and do things themselves and we have a whole new crew of young girls and people in general learning from you.
The glazing also comes in clear. For windows that are not white I recommend using clear. You did a great job! You should be proud of yourself.
You're such an inspiration 💕 I've always felt intimidated by tools and building projects but your example shows it can be learned. I think your channel is going to be very empowering for women everywhere to have a go at renovating, too!
I'm proud of you for persevering to open that jar without asking for help. Girl power!
A recent project by landscape designer, Jack Barnwell (check out his UA-cam channel), he scorched wood for an exterior shower and treated it with linseed oil. He said it protects the wood and makes it last longer than pressure-treated lumber. It's a stately "cottage" on Lake Michigan.
I do think you're going to need a bigger jar of linseed oil. 😊
I saw your cute cricket roof. Sure, they may have planned that all along, but we homeowners do have to supervise their work because we know every inch of the plans. I had to ask the electrician move a can light in my kitchen remodel because she'd placed it too close to the cabinet instead of evenly spaced as on the plans. I'm sure your workers appreciate your level of accuracy you provide for them. It prevents rework.
I literally got chills when you showed the drone shot of them working on the roof. It's so amazing that all of this is just coming together for your guys. Fingers crossed that everything stays on schedule and you can move in by Dec 1.
You amaze me. I'm sure you hear it all the time but you GENUINELY amaze me. I can't wait to see how far you'll go, not just with this house, but everything.
You never cease to amaze me with your tenacity & talents. I don't know if I would be brave enough to tackle such a daunting task, but you did it amazingly. I am excited to see this project to fruition, but I know I am going to be incredibly bummed when it is over. Thank you for taking us along, your time is recognized & appreciated! xo
wow the cottage is coming along so quickly! i can't believe how fast the time has gone!!
Macenna you are so unbelievably impressive!! Most people wouldn't dare attempt to DIY but you just dive right in! You inspire me to do stuff around my own home!
Oh man, MaCenna you are so close! Once the electrical and HVAC stuff is all done it is going to go SO FAST! I am so excited to see you decorate and make your house a home!
I had to comment. I have been an avid viewer for years and I must say I’m so excited for you and your house. It will definitely be a house of love based on all the love and care you’ve placed into it this far. Congratulations 🎉
If I ever get to build a house..u my girlfriend will do the blueprint design..I loove how u used every dead space and in such a perfect way..only a woman would think of all of that!!!.I hope your parents are in aaww of what all u have done..u r one amazing lady!!❤❤❤
Omg omg this is so exciting!!!!
I think a really cool, antique hutch with glass doors on it in the guest bathroom would be soooo pretty with linens stored in it!! Aesthetic and functional!! (I always wanted on for my guest room lol so ya know)
I lost a very special family member yesterday on Halloween and nothing clears my mind more than your reno videos. Thank you I really needed this ❤️
I actually really like the white caulk borders around the glass I think it looks nice because the house is a whitish colour too !
You have the patience of a saint! I don’t think I could do those windows. You’re ‘drive’ is incredible. Keep going strong MaCenna! We’re all pulling for you!🥰❤️ This house is going to be BEYOND gorgeous. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You are very self reliant. It is amazing what we can all do with a little determination. You are one of the most determined women I've "known" outside of my family.
I seriously look forward to coming home after dropping my kids at school on Mondays to sit down and watch your videos with coffee in hand. It has become part of a routine and “me time” that I really enjoy. Good bless you MaCena with many more talents, so that you can delight us. You are very empowering and an incredible woman, I only hope that you are aware of it and of all the love and virtual support we have for you ❤️
Your excitements is so contagious, it’s like I’m there and I want to do something. I’m no longer afraid of fixing things cuz of you. Last week I fixed my lawnmower! 😁 thank you for sharing
You are so inspiring. Every time I feel like I can’t do this I just tell myself well MaCenna can so I can too!! 🤓 Thank you for taking the time to take us on your journey. It truly motivates me to continue with my 100 year old home.
They do make black window glazing. You can also buy a little plastic tool the fits over your finger for applying caulking that smooths it and make it totally even.
I love hearing you taking on challenges, saving money and feeling accomplished! And it’s so cute hearing the workers singing as they work :3
MaCenna, you are so talented and I am enjoying this journey with you. As someone who has built three houses I have a few ideas for you. When they do your electrical make sure you have outside plug ins if you want to hang Christmas lights outside. Also make sue that the framers put some Ply wood down in your attic for flooring. I did not see any plywood down on the floor of your attic in the video and it is so much easier to do it now. Also when they finish your plumbing, make sure that you have plenty of outside faucets to do your watering, at least two if not four faucets. Keep up the good work!
This is so exciting!!! I know you are more than ready to get to the decor stage but I’m secretly sad thinking about this renovation coming to an end. Your passion and good taste inspire me so much. I love that you love old things and find charm in them ❤️❤️❤️
I can't wait to see how Kinsley reacts to new house. 😍😍 That is the normal procedure for applying chaulk/glaze with tape. They are smoothing tools under $1. You should be so proud.
That middle piece in de front double window looks so much better now!
Omg!! So much progress!! They weren’t lying when they said after framing everything goes fast!!
I can’t wait until the decorating starts. That will be the best part. Now, it doesn’t seem like it took that long. But I know it’s been months. It’s moving along now. And there is no way I would have been up on a slippery looking metal roof. That freaked me out. It’s all going to look great. Keep up the good work.
So excited about the money you saved while keeping an authentic aesthetic!!! You are so amazing!!! You have taken so much guesswork out for this contractor with your competent design planning and detail work!!! Please go easy on yourself about your questions re: the roof!!! Not a biggie!!!
I hope you're so proud of yourself for rolling with the punches and learning new skills. Cuz I know I am proud if you. Your growth over the last year is incredible!
You are an inspiration! You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and dive into some new project that needs to be done. I love it. ❤
Screaming looking at your house now getting closer to being put together and start the decor inside!!!!!!
Good job, great tip, keep a container of diluted dish soap and water near by when calking, dip your finger in it before smoothing out caulk and your finger will be much easier to clean. ❤️
Brilliant, brave, beautiful! Every time i watch your videos I am amazed at the work you are doing on your comfort cottage!!! Your home will be fantastic!
I’m so impressed with your ability to DIY!!! You’ve got some mad skills. Cannot wait to see the cottage when it’s all done ❤️
The house is coming along and looking so amazing. It just blows my mind that you do all the projects that you do and such a great job doing them. I know that you are proud of all the accomplishments! Great! Great! Work…..:.
Why am I crying?!?! This is so exciting! Been watching this series from the beginning and I can’t wait to see the next video! Congratulations!!!
You are just so talented and knowledgeable about all this house stuff - not afraid to tackle anything !!! What a beautiful smile you have !!
This is seriously so exciting that you're so close to having drywall up!!! I was literally smiling the whole time when you walked us through what the framers had done and what you're planning for the rooms and I can't wait to see those feature shelves in the bathroom tiled and all styled up! SO EXCITED!! Also, you're such a bad ass trying out all of these things for the first time AND excelling at it!! You're such an inspiration!
We lived in Vermont in an old home with the same exact windows. Husband did all the fixing up. We kept the wavy glass. It’s beautiful. Even with the matching storms the were not energy efficient but I loved them anyway. Funny thing is we had plenty of friends with cloudy efficient new windows.
Following this amazing journey since day one, love the guys in the background singing and working, adding good vibes to this tripp!
I just Love watching the progress... you're such an inspiration... it's true that can't wait for the final result but then i still enjoy every detail of the process!!! 👍👍💪💪💓💓
THE ONLY UA-camR WHO'S SCHEDULE I REMEMBER. New videos every sunday and vlogs every tuesday ! Omg MaCenna you're the best !
omg thank you!!!!!!!!
Lookin good!!! You are a smart cookie!!! The windows are such a savings for you!!! The entire time I have watched your channel I have never seen you take on a project that you did not successfully complete!!! So proud of you !!! Great work!! You and Romeo deserve every thing good coming your way!!! God Bless You both!!! 😊❤️
You are so talented with everything you do,and also your mum, her painting is amazing
OMG YOU'RE THRIVING GIRL!!!! And we're all thriving with you!!!! So exciting to see those first shots of the ROOF!!!!!
eeeeeekkkk thank you!
Your talent and your vision is absolutely insane. You have such a good eye for how things are going to turn out
God the further along this house gets the more I can imagine the beautiful finished project in my head, but like I also know whatever you do is gonna be so much better than what I imagine. I'm so excited for you. Also, I just feel like the natural light in this house is going to be incredible!
Wow Macenna, you just don't stop failing to impress! Whatever you set your mind to u go out with such bubbly enthusiasm and achieve it. Well done your such an inspiration! Love your channel and cant wait for the next upload!!!
I love at the end of the video, the left side of the screen looks like the "before" of the house, and the right side of the screen is the "after" of the house! So cool to see how far it's come!!
You must be just bursting with excitement! So much progress and it’s looking amazing!!!!
It’s been so long since I’ve been able to watch your videos, I had a very bad case of covid and couldn’t stay up, and it made me so sad missing your videos! I just wanted to let you know you are doing an amazing job! You are beyond talented! ❤️
The white glazing around the glass actually looks really nice! I like the contrast
As usual,I loved to watch,& learn from you! I continue to learn from you,& enjoy watching how enthus iasm you are at all times! I also like how you are well organized,& stay on top of each projects that you take on daily! May you always stay focused,& get what you need in order to complete your 110 yrs old house!❤️
i think you underestimate how much we love your videos, i will GLADLY sit through any of the repetitive processes you do!
So exited with how much progress has been made. There is actually glazing silicon that is mat black. With black glazing windows will look flawless!!!
Wow!!! You are so AMAZING!!!!!! I'm so proud of you!!!! The house is looking FANTASTIC!!!! Still binge watching!!!! And LOVING IT!!!
Wish I had your brains and patience. I get irritated when I start to get stuck on things - props to you 👍🏼
Quite honestly struggling through life right now but your videos bring me so much joy and help escape for a little bit - thanks for everything you do!
You are amazing and inspirational to women around the world to DIY things that we would normally not try to do ourselves!
I’m not sure but I think I am even happier not to see the turquoise windows! Looking so good!
You're home is going to be absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to see it!
Just like others who've commented this: I look forward to your content. The window task you took on: wow, how daring! You did a great job. Enjoy your day and keep up the great work!
Man you are smashing it woman. This series is the best thing on UA-cam. I look forward to your video notifications each week. And the best thing is when the main house is finished, it will happen all over again with the guest cottages 😊 coz I don't want this to end.
Cheers from Australia
The music was so nice in this. I don't know how you do all of this! I would be so worried!! Girl power though! It's inspiring
Im as excited as you are with the decorating and stuff that youre going to do once all your contractors are done.
I’m obsessed with my image of what your bathroom will be already!
I’m honestly so happy for you. Sincerely. I got teary eyed just thinking of ur great great grandkids watching these videos or loving in this house. I love that you started a journal but who knows what social media will be at that time. Please take more pictures and print them out!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️