i haven't shared this with you yet (ep.11)

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  • @pamkowal7464
    @pamkowal7464 12 днів тому +2110

    I’m 72 and have chronic fatigue syndrome as a consequence of contracting Lyme disease, and I can’t begin to express how much pleasure your efforts are bringing me. I remember having the same strength and stamina that you demonstrate when I was YOUR age, and vicariously sharing in your energy is SO gratifying. Your home is going to be a showpiece, and I really appreciate watching your enthusiastic willingness to transform it back to its original grandeur. Thank you so much for your long videos of the process. I love the longer length of them. They are SO entertaining!

    • @user-er9ts6ut1z
      @user-er9ts6ut1z 12 днів тому +25

      Alles Gute für deine Gesundheit 💐💪🏼❤

    • @jams1113
      @jams1113 12 днів тому +53

      fellow chronic fatigue haver here except 18 years old haha it's certainly fun to live all these activities vicariously through Jenna's videos!

    • @lisalewis5664
      @lisalewis5664 12 днів тому +31

      We are all living vicariously through Jenna and Nick!

    • @Katie-uj8xz
      @Katie-uj8xz 12 днів тому +13

      All the very best wishes to you. I too enjoy Jenna's videos a lot and am amazed by her energy and enthusiasm. Take care x

    • @elizabethbiederman
      @elizabethbiederman 12 днів тому +6

      Sending you a hug from Long Island 😀.

  • @loriplate729
    @loriplate729 12 днів тому +1041

    The neighbors must be SO HAPPY you are there!

    • @spacebar9733
      @spacebar9733 12 днів тому +19

      They live in the forest I doubt they care
      Edit: I stand corrected

    • @joemugg2213
      @joemugg2213 12 днів тому +4

      I thought same thing!

    • @nicolethijs5428
      @nicolethijs5428 12 днів тому +23

      I would have bought or rented a good schredder.

    • @FateDelamorte
      @FateDelamorte 12 днів тому +8

      That view from the pool 😍😍😍

    • @francinemcnabb6915
      @francinemcnabb6915 12 днів тому +28

      I was thinking the same, either they will love the fact that your cleaning it up vs it being an eye sore or they will be annoyed thar they have someone living there vs thr quite it was, but I truly hope it's the first.

  • @adrianamiel1512
    @adrianamiel1512 12 днів тому +89

    i love how jenna went from crocheting, knitting, and sewing clothes to full on renovating a house. keep up the content!!!

    • @oliviamoers6606
      @oliviamoers6606 10 днів тому +1

      We love a diverse queen

    • @rosyc9250
      @rosyc9250 2 дні тому

      And I went from renovating houses to learning to sew when I saw her videos and got here. 😊

  • @lissa6673
    @lissa6673 11 днів тому +130

    Having all these old photos of the house is amazing. I would totally have a display of them hanging somewhere in the finished house.

    • @ChristieLeto-gm8yw
      @ChristieLeto-gm8yw 9 днів тому +8

      They should make coffee table books of the photos and the love letters

  • @majaveje5868
    @majaveje5868 12 днів тому +746

    This series is the spotlight of my week

    • @alise4377
      @alise4377 12 днів тому +6

      Same, the only thing I look forward to

    • @rekky.
      @rekky. 12 днів тому

      Real

    • @IDK_Mr.M
      @IDK_Mr.M 12 днів тому

      Could by my new daily series if she uploaded daily. The only other rehab like show i am watching right now is ( Escape to rural France ) that channel is enjoyable to watch as well.

    • @pilofun1
      @pilofun1 12 днів тому +1

      Hi Guys, there is no comment box on my feed so I thought I’d leave my comment here. When I heard you talking about replacing a load bearing beam (that’s holding up the roof) by cutting out the rotten beam measuring it and putting a replacement, I said uh-oh, not that way. You need to put support in, quite a substantial support, before taking out the old rotting beam to replace it. Kind of like jacking up a car to support the car when you replace a tire. Be Safe!!! Have fun!!!
      For sure we’re all enjoying watching you. Can’t get enough!!!!!

    • @irisdutra5033
      @irisdutra5033 12 днів тому

      Same

  • @susancomstock933
    @susancomstock933 11 днів тому +139

    This is one of the most romantic series of videos. The shared project, the genuine care for each other,and just the good ole wholesome banter...I would recommend these videos to anyone who wants to know what a healthy, loving couple looks like. So glad you found each other.

    • @nylapierce1719
      @nylapierce1719 10 днів тому +3

      The Vintage Bombshell beach cabin series is similar. (UA-cam)

    • @frankiedankymemes
      @frankiedankymemes 5 днів тому +2

      I agree. They're so cute! I feel the same with Shannon Makes on yt. She's redoing an 100 year old duplex with her boyfriend in Novascotia? Another province in Canada anyway.

    • @JacyndaMinor
      @JacyndaMinor 5 днів тому +2

      THIS. It’s so sweet, they’re so positive all the time.

  • @susieidom651
    @susieidom651 12 днів тому +173

    Spotted the lady with her hair in rollers on the picture ‘up close’ of the patio furniture. When you recreate the picture, you could recreate the hair in rollers! Memories of my mother and my aunt❤️

  • @adris1788
    @adris1788 12 днів тому +74

    Aside from Jenna’s general personality, my favorite things are Nicks educational moments, and how supportive he is. When Jenna shows him/us something, Nick always says “Wowwwww”.
    🤣💗

    • @JacyndaMinor
      @JacyndaMinor 5 днів тому +1

      And he always agrees when something is pretty :)

  • @jessyk4101
    @jessyk4101 12 днів тому +357

    It’s SO satisfying though when you do yard work because you NOTICE it. I’m sure y’all kept looking back and going “wow we did that” ❤

    • @spacebar9733
      @spacebar9733 12 днів тому +2

      I did it one day in my life, raking leaves and yeah it was awesome but I saw why they paid me to do it cause I’m never doing that again.

  • @dxamelia
    @dxamelia 12 днів тому +246

    You shouldn’t even have to explain yourself! It’s your home, do with it as you please. We are just here for the ride and so happy that you’ve accomplished so much so far!

    • @secret_badass
      @secret_badass 12 днів тому +21

      I highly suspect a lot of what was there were invasive plants anyway. This makes an opportunity to make a garden of native plants that will be better in the long run

    • @NinjaKittkatt
      @NinjaKittkatt 12 днів тому +16

      I'm guessing she's saying that mainly for Instagram. She has a lot of followers on that app too but they are WAY nastier and judgmental compared to her youtube viewers.

    • @beverlylargent5580
      @beverlylargent5580 7 днів тому +1

      ​@@NinjaKittkattI hate that! I mean if you ain't got nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all!

  • @E4mj
    @E4mj 12 днів тому +17

    "But you never know, my neighbour might have a pool soon" .... gods I love this channel

  • @wendiwalton166
    @wendiwalton166 7 днів тому +8

    You must be physically exhausted every night. I give you both so much credit for tackling this project. It’s going to be phenomenal when it’s done.

  • @chadpurser
    @chadpurser 12 днів тому +193

    Rent a chipper to shred all that greenery. A lot more will fit in that bin!

    • @linoleumbonypart385
      @linoleumbonypart385 12 днів тому +9

      I was thinking that probably buy one for cost of the bin … good mulch too

    • @debrahardy8689
      @debrahardy8689 11 днів тому +3

      That's exactly what I just suggested, before I saw your post. Excellent!

    • @gnzflorcis
      @gnzflorcis 7 днів тому +1

      I thought exactly that

    • @frankiedankymemes
      @frankiedankymemes 5 днів тому +2

      Such a good investment. Likely worth it in the long run!

  • @monamoon925
    @monamoon925 12 днів тому +248

    I'm a geologist and share your joy in uncovering ROCKS!! Fifties is my favorite design style and as you go along uncovering the wonderful lines of the house and rock placement, I get so excited!! I can hardly wait for however long it takes to see the house back to its former glory, Jenna-style! Mmm, crocheted swimming pool cover....?

    • @LoversLane16
      @LoversLane16 12 днів тому +7

      My bf is also a geologist and i am always telling him about this house and its rocks lol i will be showing him todays video

    • @harribo7065
      @harribo7065 12 днів тому +4

      And everything is going to be baby blue, lime green and baby food orange!

    • @leewillers4621
      @leewillers4621 12 днів тому +2

      😂😂😂

    • @sharenevoss3095
      @sharenevoss3095 7 днів тому

      Lol

  • @adeboer2007
    @adeboer2007 9 днів тому +11

    I would really recommend to you that if you are planning on keeping the piano in your house while you renovate. To wrap the piano up so it does not get destroyed from dust getting inside of it. It is very expensive to clean out pianos that have dust from a house renovation and just dust that accumulates over time. So I would wrap it up with even just saran wrap and make sure to get all sides of the piano like under the piano especially because dust can get everywhere.

  • @adamwills5839
    @adamwills5839 10 днів тому +3

    When it comes to planning your landcaping, I highly recommend sustainable native plants to attract a wide range of local species, including pollinators. We did it years ago and it looks amazing with our MCM home.

  • @tuvasrflaten3959
    @tuvasrflaten3959 12 днів тому +307

    I was literally sitting on my couch thinking “I wish I had a Jenna video I could watch while crocheting” This is perfect timing :)

    • @caramoonlynn
      @caramoonlynn 11 днів тому +1

      I'm watching Jenna while crocheting! Twins!

    • @justathumb
      @justathumb 11 днів тому

      triplets! 😝

    • @caramoonlynn
      @caramoonlynn 11 днів тому

      @@justathumb what are ya'll making? I'm making an afghan for my niece and her new husband.

    • @blondeenotsomuch
      @blondeenotsomuch 11 днів тому

      Tarp mover is a great idea. I worry about not reinforcing that decaying support beam. Just make a couple 2x4 pack column, cut to size and tap it into place.

  • @Sarah-with-an-H
    @Sarah-with-an-H 12 днів тому +213

    I loved that nick said "our house" its so clear the intentions for this home. You both make a great team.

    • @skylarberry3754
      @skylarberry3754 12 днів тому +39

      I find it intriguing ! Jenna goes back and forth from "my home" and "our home" in the original introduction video she mostly says "my", I have so many questions just out of pure curiosity who invested in the property ! I just love cost breakdowns on big renos like this

    • @Sarah-with-an-H
      @Sarah-with-an-H 12 днів тому +1

      @@skylarberry3754 they are planning their future

    • @Sarah-with-an-H
      @Sarah-with-an-H 12 днів тому +13

      @@skylarberry3754 it lines up with Nick"s face reveal being something so nonchalant and not a big deal. Also if I remember correctly Nick already has a career renovating homes so that means he's very knowledgeable on what needs to be done and what can be done safely, but it's also likely he knew about this house being on the market and brought it to Jenna's attention and the rest is history.

    • @merlesstorys
      @merlesstorys 12 днів тому +3

      @@Sarah-with-an-HI‘m pretty sure they were already acquaintances in last years May because of her appearing in his 2023 recap and she has posted pictures with a pretty similar scenery back then 😅 but more we don’t know. It’s just sweet that they do it together for each other!

    • @rebecca7523
      @rebecca7523 10 днів тому

      There’s an article online from the Vancouver Sun, Google it. They purchased it together as a couple (I think it’s just a slip of the tongue on her part - maybe from years of YouTubing/social media promoting her own things, it’s second nature for her to refer to herself, rather than “we”) and they are renovating it together - and good for them, I’m loving watching their progress, so enjoyable and they make a great team! And also, just reading so many peoples’ comments and feel the need to say, they shouldn’t feel the need to justify any of their decisions, it’s their property and they can do as they please. The property otherwise would have been abandoned and become even in more disrepair and they are giving it a new lease on life, making necessary changes to modernize (and repair) it for the next few generations, but also being sympathetic to the history of the property and architecture, bravo 👏🏼

  • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
    @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 12 днів тому +9

    I went back to your channel page to make sure that I hadn't missed any and I have watched every single one of these the day they come out and I'm kinda cracking up because I never 20 years ago that I would spend my time staring at my phone watching my tiny video screen showing people taking drywall out of their old house and putting it into a dumpster for 10 episodes. But here we are and I'm ready for this one! Lol

  • @sabrinaclowar4416
    @sabrinaclowar4416 11 годин тому

    “OW! …I was gonna swear there, but I didn’t” is literally my life 😂❤

  • @norawotton5440
    @norawotton5440 12 днів тому +157

    It should have been boring to watch people clear away foliage etc, but it was strangely satisfying. Don’t believe anyone who says Gen Z s are lazy. You two are amazing!

    • @tiffanymichelle8412
      @tiffanymichelle8412 12 днів тому +10

      Well they’re young millennials actually (not that gen z is lazy)

  • @bodeprettere7550
    @bodeprettere7550 12 днів тому +217

    Hi Jenna, please be careful with putting heavy things underneath trees. This causes the soil to compact which can ultimately lead to the death of the tree. The rule is to keep the entire crown projection of the tree clear. Many trees die after house renovations because of this reason and it would be such a shame if that happend to the trees in your yard. Anyway I love the series, you guys are doing such a good job!!

    • @sheelfjohnson
      @sheelfjohnson 12 днів тому +10

      Good to know, thanks.

    • @milenaalbuquerque7813
      @milenaalbuquerque7813 12 днів тому +10

      it looks like the bin is on the driveway, in the other videos you can see she coming out of the garage directly to the bin, so i guess it's ok

    • @banderbob
      @banderbob 12 днів тому +4

      ​@milenaalbuquerque7813 but the future "lumber yard" they were talking about would not be I'm the driveway

  • @hollygilliland2264
    @hollygilliland2264 12 днів тому +7

    I love seeing the way Nick is getting more comfortable in front of camera! You guys are doing great! Keep up the good work!

  • @magargz
    @magargz 12 днів тому +2

    Those old photos look so frickin' cool to me, please do a gallery wall with, at least, some of them.

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 12 днів тому +793

    Blackberry's are a nightmare to get rid of. You need to keep cutting any bits that pop up if you cant get the roots up. Great update 2x👍

    • @MilchMaus98
      @MilchMaus98 12 днів тому +79

      I hoped someone would comment this! We had massive issues getting rid of our blackberries. Please also don't just throw the cuttings into the yard because they absolutely will root again and you'll just spread them more.

    • @dawnnoele
      @dawnnoele 12 днів тому +57

      I used to live in towns that had tons of blackberries. There were people who had goats you could rent to clear the patches because apparently goats can eat anything. 💕

    • @The.weaving.witch.
      @The.weaving.witch. 12 днів тому +7

      Ya, there are companies that do it because the roots spread and dig deep into the earth.

    • @blondeyesbluehair
      @blondeyesbluehair 12 днів тому +17

      This is why, when I bought a blackberry bush, I put it in a massive planter. I don't want to die of a thousand cuts trying to keep it in check. 😅

    • @TheOneAndOnly54
      @TheOneAndOnly54 12 днів тому +7

      I was just about to comment this they wont stop growing haha

  • @paulinec1491
    @paulinec1491 12 днів тому +295

    what a gorgeous property, a lot of work but for the labour, this is going to be a fantastic property...and a business expense!

    • @arttificcer2324
      @arttificcer2324 12 днів тому +6

      Are you saying if I simply record my renovations and post them online it's a business expense?

    • @moglaude
      @moglaude 12 днів тому +15

      ​@@arttificcer2324if it's monetize and that is your declared job (or one of them) yes.

    • @sophiavalenzuela3888
      @sophiavalenzuela3888 12 днів тому +2

      @@moglaude its a little diff with taxes if she's going to live in it I think

  • @jordynsteinbrink800
    @jordynsteinbrink800 12 днів тому +4

    Yard work is sooo exhausting. You guys not only cleared SOOO damn much brush but you did it with such a positive attitude. So amazing to watch! Nice job, keep it up!

  • @kailey5980
    @kailey5980 12 днів тому +2

    I'm also a trimmed bush kinda girl, so I feel you on the landscaping 🤣

  • @yolandamartinezgarcia8703
    @yolandamartinezgarcia8703 12 днів тому +252

    "The peanuts house". And Sir Nicholas loves everything you say. That was so, so cute.
    It is going to be amazing!

    • @secret_badass
      @secret_badass 12 днів тому +13

      I definitely think the finished house will need at least few items of peanut decor

    • @nancyk777
      @nancyk777 12 днів тому +1

      @@secret_badass oh, great idea! Jenna can thrift them like her beloved lamp that she looked so hard for.

    • @secret_badass
      @secret_badass 12 днів тому

      @@nancyk777 I just watched an old video yesterday where she made a painting for the living room in her old apartment, and now I’m imagining her making some peanuts paintings. It could be so cute with the rest of her style

    • @marianadeboice2659
      @marianadeboice2659 12 днів тому +1

      You two have done such great work on your home! “Peanut house” is so cute name ! Your JOY ….is our joy! Thanks for sharing! ❤️♥️

    • @tonimaliszewski2782
      @tonimaliszewski2782 11 днів тому +1

      I am going with Peanut Estate!

  • @grneal26
    @grneal26 12 днів тому +74

    Neighbor peek out at 21:27 is awesome.

  • @nateb7354
    @nateb7354 12 днів тому +2

    Cut it all down and restart. I’ve been doing landscaping for years. Sometimes it all needs to be taken out and reset. A fresh start for years of nice gardening.

  • @PaigeFrances97
    @PaigeFrances97 12 днів тому +2

    If you hadn't bought this house, someone would have bulldozed it. So you do what you want to do, don't worry about other people - you have to live there!

  • @CatherineH.-gf7mm
    @CatherineH.-gf7mm 12 днів тому +24

    It only took one little goat in my overgrown back yard...all cleaned up and I gave the goat back to the goat man..he can sell her again !!

  • @elaynedorthenel2810
    @elaynedorthenel2810 12 днів тому +43

    It's probably worth it to look into and consult with local experts about what plants are native to the area and will grow well on that slope. A carpet of greenery will be beautiful and much less work than a lawn in the long run.

    • @RD0204
      @RD0204 12 днів тому +4

      Yeah, I'm wondering about a clover lawn; whimsical, insect friendly and low maintence. Unless one or both of the dogs are like my pug and like to capture bees and butterflies as involentary playmates. Come summer at least one a week needs rescuing.

  • @jenfrowe
    @jenfrowe 12 днів тому +1

    I just can't believe how hard the two of you work each week. The transformation of the house--inside and out--is amazing!

  • @karenwright8556
    @karenwright8556 12 днів тому +3

    People used to have gardeners that kept all that work done. You and Sir Nick did a really great job! Bravo!!😃🌺

  • @90echo40
    @90echo40 12 днів тому +89

    Craftsman here: A large part of the disposal costs of the garden waste could have been saved with a shredder, especially as it provides a great basis for the future garden ;-)

    • @theadvocate4698
      @theadvocate4698 10 днів тому +6

      Yeah, rent a shredder, it is easier to mulch and then carry in a wheelbarrow...

    • @greatestever9616
      @greatestever9616 10 днів тому

      It's almost as if they don't research anything, tons of information on Google and social media. They are just shooting from the hip.

  • @dawnbarnes8729
    @dawnbarnes8729 12 днів тому +72

    Landscaping does have a shelf life. Shrubs get overgrown and too big for the area it was planted in. Same with tress. Save your pictures so that when it comes time, you can maybe show them to a landscape designer and they can give you a plan or just ideas. With tree and plant development and proper planning, you will be able come up with plants that are more appropriate for your growing zone and climate. With all the rock you have, it would be so pretty with a bunch of evergreens and woodland plantings. It could look so pretty in time. And if you design it properly, you could make it as low maintenance as you like. ❤😊

    • @RD0204
      @RD0204 12 днів тому +3

      I'm thinking one of those clover lawns; great for insect life, low maintence and very whimsical.... unless you've a dog who likes to make bees and butterflies involantary playmates like my pug. We always have to rescue the poor things.

  • @fyremoon
    @fyremoon 11 днів тому +2

    You really need to hire a chipper to work with your garden waste, as the chips take up less space (there is less air between them) so you will get more in the bin. Also, blackberry/bramble bushes tend to have a tough root system, so if you don't get it all out, it will return next year so consider using weed suppressants so they don't see sunlight. You can pull back the suppressant every so often and get to the weakened stems and pull them out then replace the suppressant.

  • @heatheradorna4354
    @heatheradorna4354 10 днів тому +1

    18:21 nick running with that tarp looks like when an octopus coils into a ball except for two of its legs and runs on the ocean floor 😆

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 12 днів тому +106

    Oh my, house foundation issues too & maybe the pool? Lol, "your neighbor may have a pool soon.". Your ability to look on the brighter or humorous side of an enormous project is why I keep watching & wishing you the very best. I believe you will get this done, one way or another. Even foundations can be repaired, with an Engineer & or experienced Contractor of course, but they can be rebuilt, for a price. The big question is, will the price be worth it to restore, or is bulldozing & rebuilding better? Don't be afraid to cut bait if restoring is more than bulldozing & rebuilding. I know you will figure it out. You got this.

    • @debrahardy8689
      @debrahardy8689 11 днів тому +1

      She does have a great personality, I love it.

  • @earthaforester3141
    @earthaforester3141 12 днів тому +88

    I really admire the amount of work you guys are doing. I'm a gardener and native plant landscaper, and absolutely agree that stuff needed to come out. I'm really happy that you're invested in adding plants back into the landscape - just take your time with it, and I suggest contacting native plant greenhouses in your area (a lot of what standard commercial greenhouses sell are exotic ornamentals that have little ecological value or are even invasive (not that every non-native is bad, but do your research)).
    Not to bum you out, but what's your plan for when all that shrubbery regenerates (cuz it will)? Anyway, happy gardening!

    • @trystanthegypsy
      @trystanthegypsy 12 днів тому +1

      This area was old growth rainforest but very rocky soil.. the native plants are moss, ferns, arbutus, douglas fir.... I wonder what kind of shrubs would grow well. Alder hahahaha.

    • @jimlefty1979
      @jimlefty1979 12 днів тому +1

      Satin flower nursery on Vancouver island would be a good resource for native plants! Or maplewood flats on the mainland.

    • @whirlinggrouse
      @whirlinggrouse 12 днів тому +3

      There are indigenous-run nurseries in the area that specialize in native species. Many great options for local sourcing near the home

  • @user-kv3rj4cv8i
    @user-kv3rj4cv8i 12 днів тому +3

    View, style, house, pool, your work-all iconic!!

  • @sagrud
    @sagrud 12 днів тому +1

    i really love that remote look, those rocky slopes and the whole glass front of your house. Great way to remove all the wilderness from it so you can start with the heavy work

  • @BillPairaktaridis
    @BillPairaktaridis 12 днів тому +46

    I absolutely love this series. The only thing that comes to mind when I see the house and the photos is that the original owners must've been loaded! But I love that you're trying to bring back some of its charm without turning everything beige and grey

  • @rachaelwallgren6611
    @rachaelwallgren6611 12 днів тому +44

    I highly recommend getting a power washer if you have running water. You’ll need it for your pool also once you start cleaning it up. With every thing you can use it on for your house it would be money well spent.

    • @spid3rgwen415
      @spid3rgwen415 12 днів тому +11

      they started this week, so its going to be in the next video I think (saw it on instagram)

    • @spacebar9733
      @spacebar9733 12 днів тому +4

      I love watching power washing omg that’s gonna be amazing!!!!!

    • @auroraasleep
      @auroraasleep 12 днів тому +2

      So much this! I

  • @appledumpling4766
    @appledumpling4766 12 днів тому +1

    Your drywall chucking skills clearly served you well when it came to clearing the yard out.

  • @mmo8235
    @mmo8235 12 днів тому +38

    Perhaps you could turn your hillside into a terraced garden. FYI blackberry bushes are hard to keep from coming back. Also be careful on how much greenery you remove from hillside. It is what keeps your dirt from moving down to the neighbors

    • @Helen-jv9mq
      @Helen-jv9mq 10 днів тому +3

      Yes! Plants and mushrooms hold the world together. No joke

  • @jaredjohnson8553
    @jaredjohnson8553 12 днів тому +64

    Your neighbors are *thrilled* with what you're doing! You're making amazing progress. You two seem tireless.

  • @janelynch2180
    @janelynch2180 12 днів тому +3

    Jenn, I loved your videos of crafting, but the house is EVEN better. Your channel is one of my favorites.

  • @veronicahazell5316
    @veronicahazell5316 3 дні тому

    I just imagine your neighbors hearing you yell “peanut!”, and it makes me chuckle

  • @SmileMercantile
    @SmileMercantile 12 днів тому +48

    Cordless Hedge Trimmer. I have a blackberry 'farm' too and the hedge trimmer cuts like butter.

    • @driverjayne
      @driverjayne 12 днів тому +3

      This is the way

    • @driverjayne
      @driverjayne 12 днів тому +12

      The other useful thing is a strong metal rake to clear away the brambles as you cut them. Brambles laugh at plastic rakes

    • @debco12
      @debco12 12 днів тому +1

      Thank you. I was just coming here to suggest that.

  • @jacquelinewilson2279
    @jacquelinewilson2279 12 днів тому +77

    It's amazing how a family who obviously loved the house and had a lot of great times there are no longer there, but the place was sold with so many of their possessions and memories/photos.

    • @Lady_dromeda
      @Lady_dromeda 12 днів тому +4

      Yeah, hopefully some of the family photos were able to be returned to the seller.

  • @Deafkid97
    @Deafkid97 День тому

    Fun fact: they use handheld hedge cutters like that to cut ribs open for autopsies because there aren’t really autopsy-specific tools!

  • @AWrandom20
    @AWrandom20 5 днів тому

    You should put your hair in rollers and recreate the photo! Scrapbook all of it, then and now. So lovely y’all are taking the time and effort to restore this home.

  • @kathyparulski8968
    @kathyparulski8968 12 днів тому +91

    Oh you are a hard working couple! Would a wood chipper have been easier? The tarp was a great idea! Great job

  • @prpllvr32
    @prpllvr32 12 днів тому +28

    The level of perseverance! I continue to be impressed. By muscles, back and feet hurt just watching 😂

  • @lollz77
    @lollz77 12 днів тому +2

    It's refreshing to see young people with such determination you guys are such hard workers and your house and grounds are going to be fantastic! ❤😊

  • @DeniseODaniels
    @DeniseODaniels 11 днів тому +1

    the trees roots keep the bank in place guys! beautiful home!

  • @LivingInTheTwinCities-MN
    @LivingInTheTwinCities-MN 12 днів тому +39

    How cool is it to have old photos of the house. That's so special 🎉 I hope you find a way to display some when the house is done! ❤

  • @cmilner64
    @cmilner64 12 днів тому +60

    I like the part where Jenna asked Nick, "What are we gonna do with all this space?" And Nick sidestepped the question. However, Jenna answered her own question using the old photographs and by uncovering the patio. It's a remarkable property!

  • @petrirantavalli859
    @petrirantavalli859 11 днів тому +1

    What people usually have here in the nordics is a tractor powered wood chipper that can eat up to 8" trees and then chips them all to 1" chunks or sell that stuff to be burned for district heating and some farmers also have pellet crusher & chippers that chip and crush wood to uniform pellets for heating (works similar to an oil burner).

  • @StevenPLegere
    @StevenPLegere 5 днів тому +1

    What a beautiful house you have been restoring and property you have been restoring. Thank God you came along and rescued it. I love watching your progress and cannot wait to see how beautiful it is when you are done. You will have a lifetime to appreciate all the hard work and time that you have put into it. What an amazing project.

  • @patvrabel908
    @patvrabel908 12 днів тому +23

    Blackberrys will continue to grow back, so you will be clearing that area for a while until you get all the stubborn roots out!!

  • @spid3rgwen415
    @spid3rgwen415 12 днів тому +24

    that's the dream, working on a dreamhouse you'll live in with the person you love ❤

    • @frankiedankymemes
      @frankiedankymemes 5 днів тому

      SO true! Seems like such a fun adventure. Definitely one they'll be sharing with their families(y?) Once they've settled in.
      Glad they've shared it with us too!

  • @milenaalbuquerque7813
    @milenaalbuquerque7813 12 днів тому +1

    i LOVE makeover shows and videos, but this one is special because we get to see since day one what you're doing to renovate this house, i'm very invested in this!!! keep up the good work, hope you guys are having the fun it looks like on this process, best wishes ♥

  • @RaetheSaint
    @RaetheSaint 12 днів тому +1

    Have you considered planting native plants to the area? They’re great for the environment and often draw in beautiful butterflies

  • @MotifMusicStudios
    @MotifMusicStudios 12 днів тому +23

    The projects you tackle in a week of recording would take me 300-400 business days. You two are amazing!

    • @MotifMusicStudios
      @MotifMusicStudios 12 днів тому +1

      Neat to see the old photos and how beautiful it all looked!

    • @Lake1ism
      @Lake1ism 12 днів тому

      😅🤣😂🤣 thanks for the laugh signed going thru herksheimer's at 65 yo due to a parasite cleanse ! )

  • @TheDog_Chef
    @TheDog_Chef 12 днів тому +10

    Another option would have been to rent a chipper. Then you would have very useful mulch. Very nice to see everything cleaned up.

  • @elementgypsy
    @elementgypsy 12 днів тому +1

    Happy and proud of your hard work getting rid of all the brambles, roots and overgrowth. Gotta take it all out and plant when the big stuff with the house is done.

  • @mimmipigg99
    @mimmipigg99 12 днів тому +1

    You guys are doing amazing work! It looks so good already!

  • @StephMcAlea
    @StephMcAlea 12 днів тому +40

    "We got so much space, I don't know what to do with it..."
    Party floating wooden deck?

  • @denaj6711
    @denaj6711 12 днів тому +26

    Love the pictures! The lady in the curlers😂definite image from my youth.

  • @csuzanneharman7831
    @csuzanneharman7831 10 днів тому

    Its really fun seeing all that two people can do when they work together!

  • @missywalters9982
    @missywalters9982 9 днів тому

    My mom had blackberries. We asked the farmer who grew them across the road. They told us the black berries will always grow as long as they have a water source. In California we get droughts. They disappear but with enough rain they come back. Be careful there could be a constant water source you’re not aware of at the base of the house. The pool or a pipe under the house. They do make for great jam. 😊

  • @giafreed8403
    @giafreed8403 12 днів тому +20

    Ugh, the natural beauty of this property is breathtaking. Keep pushing on!

  • @tins369
    @tins369 12 днів тому +15

    It's so cool that you have all these pictures, I hope you will frame a few. So nostalgic. ❤

    • @jsiqueblue4948
      @jsiqueblue4948 12 днів тому +1

      I agree, I love that she went through everything and saved pictures and throughout when she was cleaning pictures when they were cleaning out the house I love that she took the time to do that

    • @frankiedankymemes
      @frankiedankymemes 5 днів тому

      Would be really cool to see a collage of old photos beside a collage of new memories in the home 😊

  • @TheMumbaGames
    @TheMumbaGames 12 днів тому +1

    Great job guys! I'm really excited for you two! The yard is amazing!

  • @manonguinchard5829
    @manonguinchard5829 12 днів тому +10

    Lol the neighbor taking a quick peek at 21:24 xD

  • @Bean4ever
    @Bean4ever 12 днів тому +57

    Jenna posting makes my day 1000 times better💕

  • @meganosbornharrell2769
    @meganosbornharrell2769 9 днів тому +1

    Is it really just the two of you doing all this work? My goodness! I’ve loved watching this whole process. You guys are hard workers with a great attitudes!

  • @AliceIsComingForYou
    @AliceIsComingForYou 12 днів тому +1

    Thats a craaazy amount of work you guys did!

  • @cheryl413
    @cheryl413 12 днів тому +12

    You literally cannot get rid of blackberries. Goats are great to keep them at bay. Even if you get roots out, the roots go everywhere

  • @sidney6103
    @sidney6103 12 днів тому +18

    y'all's relationship is so cute 😭

  • @dianarussell8883
    @dianarussell8883 День тому

    Just found your channel, binged your house renovation most of the day, the neighbors must love you for cleaning this house up!

  • @jb.1256
    @jb.1256 12 днів тому

    So incredible, you guys have made so much progress so quickly!!

  • @colleenhatton1161
    @colleenhatton1161 12 днів тому +15

    This is my favorite new show. Love watching you turn this house back into something great.

  • @julesdujour297
    @julesdujour297 12 днів тому +15

    Cut away! It's your property. I love all the exposed rocks. You guys are hard workers and thank goodness you started this project while young!

  • @Sh7oomFairy
    @Sh7oomFairy 8 годин тому

    the definition of work smarter not harder

  • @lolofunslayer4953
    @lolofunslayer4953 12 днів тому

    I love that you’re talking about decorating this place. I am looking forward to years of these weekly house videos. Long series are my favorite.

  • @bluejuiceist
    @bluejuiceist 12 днів тому +31

    very admirable effort that you’re doing this clean up all by yourselves 👏 you were the right person to come along and save this house back to its original glory 🙌

  • @clupus63
    @clupus63 12 днів тому +11

    Yeah, you're doing the right thing with the landscaping. Gotta get rid of the decades of neglect and start over with a clean slate, and also have room for the house work.

  • @kyleyork92
    @kyleyork92 11 днів тому

    Looks so much better! Crazy how much progress you've made

  • @colleenferguson9237
    @colleenferguson9237 12 днів тому +1

    That place is so epic, it will be amazing when you guys are done! The view is incredible as well.

  • @northwoodfalls1403
    @northwoodfalls1403 12 днів тому +9

    Ok, IYKYK but seeing Nick fell that tree tells me the man has skills. My father in law would have approved of that notch job and the placement was perfect. Colour me impressed, Nick. That wall looks gorgeous all cleared off. My goodness, it’s a load of work but Jenna, you found yourself a truly special property. Thank you for bringing us along on this journey. ❤

  • @albrightfs
    @albrightfs 12 днів тому +7

    Love the name "peanut"..! Thank you for sharing all your hard work on this amazing renovation and making it fun to watch!

  • @JuanitaThompson-cm5tq
    @JuanitaThompson-cm5tq 2 дні тому

    The rock wall would look beautiful planted with ground coverage plans and herbs!❤

  • @stevenkaskus6173
    @stevenkaskus6173 12 днів тому +1

    In the area close to the pool you cleaned out I would plant either a Cedar tree which was in one of those pictures or a Weeping Norway spruce, both are beautiful ornamental trees and add beauty and go with your surroundings. Another small ornamental tree is a Japanese Maple, beautiful color.

  • @Kisai_Yuki
    @Kisai_Yuki 12 днів тому +54

    uh oh. *sees the blackberry bushes*, those are there for soil retention. Trim them, don't remove them if they are on a slope. If you remove them, one good rain fall and your house is going to have soil erosion problems. The city might even fine you if you remove them entirely and it causes damage to the property below it.

    • @lindaholmes1345
      @lindaholmes1345 12 днів тому

      Good idea!

    • @lindaholmes1345
      @lindaholmes1345 12 днів тому

      Or the pool just might slide down.

    • @benjaminleis979
      @benjaminleis979 12 днів тому +18

      No one plants (Himalayan) black berries on purpose in the PNW they are an extremely invasive nuisance plant that spreads rapidly on its own. Even if soil retention is an issue - blackberry would not be the desired solution

    • @raraavis7782
      @raraavis7782 12 днів тому +1

      I don't understand why they even want to remove them on that steep bit?
      Ohh...a rock climbing wall 😆🫣
      Ok.
      Not sure, if she was serious about that, but otherwise...why remove them at all? They're perfectly fine groundcover.

    • @sarahkathleen3231
      @sarahkathleen3231 12 днів тому +4

      I thought the same thing. They should have kept them and the tree. You need more than just rocks to keep that house on the hill especialy after as long as its been there

  • @michaylalovitt2796
    @michaylalovitt2796 12 днів тому +7

    For the hilly area of the yard, you can plan out a winding path that goes down the hillside. In the areas between the path, plan out different garden beds filled with native flora, herbs, and flowers. I think midway down the hill it would be nice to create a flat area in the hillside to place a small seating area for a small table and two chairs. It would provide a beautiful, calming place to have a cup of tea or coffee and give a beautiful view of the surrounding area. You could also plan a water feature for the yard that uses the hill to its advantage. A small pool at the bottom of the hill with a faux creek/spring at the top feeding it, following a concrete creek bed. The change in elevation would lend itself to a small waterfall as well. You could put a few small fish in the pool as well.