I really appreciate the fact that you showed us three episodes of drywall It really demonstrates how much work goes into renovating a house. You're doing a phenomenal job and I can't wait to see more progress and making this awesome house more beautiful.
I’m not gonna lie. I’ve been bummed every day that I’ve come here looking for a new video, and there wasn’t one. lol Can you possibly move a little faster for me please??? 😆 I love this content! And even though I don’t know you and you don’t know me, I have to say that I’m really proud of you guys for taking this HUGE project on, at your age, and putting the work in yourselves. You saved A LOT of money doing this hard part. Now the FUN begins! Making this place YOUR OWN! Thanks for taking us on the ride! 🎉
I've been thinking the same thing... show ALL of the work you guys are doing Jenna! I think it's amazing and your new home is going to look spectacular one day!!! ❤
Too late to mention this now for Jenna, but for anyone who might be doing the same thing, go to Harbor Freight, buy a bunch of tarps, and cover the floors before you start drywall removal. It makes it easer to clean afterward, and you can wrap up any leftover debris and just drag the tarps out of the house.
This house is so beautiful and full of character, and it's amazing that so much of the solid wood is in good shape. I'm so excited to see it come back together!
I’ve always dreamed of buying an abandoned house to restore and watching this makes me want to jump in and do it soooooo bad. Homes are getting so expensive nowadays it honestly looks like an appealing option
I already thought the house was a great find that can be turned into something amazing, but I hadn't realized the views of the mountains and the water! WOW.
Jenna, please don't feel pressured to make any specific kind of content or think that it might get repetitive. I'm watching this content because of you and I'd watch you swipe dust in the same spot for an hour. It's all good.
Please keep the monopoly set and proudly display it on a bookshelf! How fun to tell your future family and guests that you found it under the old sink. It will be a nice memento of the drywall saga!
Oh yes we do love Mr Nickolas's fun facts! An honestly I didn't even realize that you spent several episodes tackling drywall cuz it was still sooo interesting to watch and it did not feel repetitive whatsoever
I like seeing you make progress... I'm also watching a guy rebuild an old ruined villa. Cementing in I-beams, cutting wood, nailing it in, and seeing things incrementally change. Watching someone rebuild an old landmark, slowly, day by day, is fascinating and satisfying. Being along for the ride during this process is the whole point.
@@tojisenpai87 Its probably the channel @escapetoruralfrance, he used to do uploads almost daily so progress was slow going but he's been picking up speed lately!
You two are doing an amazing job of getting rid of all the mold contaminated wet drywall & insulation. I gotta tell you, as a retired Realtor in the States, wood eating insects usually start outside the house before they get inside meaning they probably have a big community in all that rotting trees & brush. The main reason firewood is stacked away from the house & landscape is kept tidy. Hang in there. I see another dumpster in your near future.
Absolutely gorgeous views. Good reminder why you’re doing this. I’m also renovating a house and when I get overwhelmed I just go in the backyard and stare at the pool to fall in love with the property again. Your view is my pool
Honestly the more you take out and take apart, the more its obvious that there's very little damage to the actual structure of the house, it's awesome that it's actually going to be savable because it's such a cool house
@@daethe nah I've done plenty of house renovations throughout my life and trust me, this house is a lot less damaged in regards to the frame than you'd normally expect for a house in that overall condition, sure some sections of the frame do need to be replaced but you've got to keep in mind this house was built with far denser and stronger wood than houses built in the last 20-30 years, it's genuinely impressive how good of a condition the frame is in when you take into consideration how long the house was abandoned for and how poorly maintained it was
@@jamee_maree the reason it's not as rotted as you'd expect for a newer house is because houses in the 60's and earlier were built using what's known as old growth wood which is extremely dense wood from very old trees which is way stronger and more resistant to rotting
Gosh, I remember taking up the carpet in a house I bought years ago. The carpet itself wasn’t so bad, but getting all the staples from the padding underneath out of the wood floors was a pain in the butt.
I hope now that all the walls are exposed you have your home treated professionally for carpenter ants and termites . They love wet wood and do so much damage ….. we had them and it was hard to get rid of them. I am so happy you’re giving this architectural gem a new life
@JennaPhipps1 absolutely Jenna …. I’ve managed real estate the past 15 years so I’ve run into those mean little bugs a few times. Hope you can salvage some of that beautiful wood work .
This, this, this. I saw a few in my house, had the basement sprayed and dead serious here, afterwards there were so many dead and dying carpenter ants that I could not see the basement floor. And more continued to crawl out and die for six weeks. Horrifying
My favorite niche of UA-cam is when my sewists become homeowners!!!! Seeing your go-get-em / “f*ck it we ball” attitude from your previous sewing tutorials now emulated in this DIY home remodeling is so funny and charming to me and I’m 100% rooting for and inspired by you. Love your silly humor and the editing is top dog
When you started, there were many who said Tear It Down! or Get The Big Money Professionals! I am so happy and proud of you for doing this yourselves. There will still be time and reason for professionals, but this... this sweat equity is priceless. This will be YOUR home, not because you bought it, but because it will be a Phoenix of your making. I am thrilled to be along for the ride.
Please, please, pretty please, save that beautiful redwood throughout your house. My wife and I rehabbed a MCM house in StL and we sanded and refinished it in place. We're so glad we did. Best of luck!
I never thought watching people ripping dry wall out could be so watchable. I am totally invested in your progression. You are certainly not afraid of hard work. My husband and I renovated our stone farmhouse, and while it was very rewarding it is relentless slog. I have great admiration for you both.
When u replace water lines use pex water lines instead of copper. It will make it easier to install. Also get a house inspector to make a report on thing that need to be replaced and put it up to code!!
That's a 1935 edition Monopoly board/set. Yours is looking to be in high grade condition. I see an extremely used but complete set on Ebay right now for $25, so yours would have to be $50 to $75 US.
@@SylviaParsons-e9i He is brilliant and hard working with a cool personality too. A perfect match for cute Jenna. I wonder if he has given up his day job to assist with this home renovation because there is soooo much work to do.
The views from the house is absolutely gorgeous! And like so many others have said, I haven’t even thought about the fact that you’ve been doing dry wall for several episodes. It’s just interesting to be part of the journey
How LUCKY is that LAND and HOME to have you guys rescue it. You will forever be blessed with a MILLION DOLLAR VIEW. You guys are amazing, and very inspirational 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Every time I see you throw drywall or anything awkward or heavy with one arm I'm reminded how I blew out my rotator cuff pitching a 2 x 4 out the window during a major renovation I did. Please protect your shoulders! I can't imagine how daunting your task is here. In the mean time, It's riveting and I'm hooked.
This isn't just renovating, it's great storytelling. I eagerly await each chapter. Thank you for creating and sharing something HGTV never quite figured out. Chef's kiss good!
It’s so impressive how happy you are now (compared to before) that this also reflects on your advertising for the video sponsor. It’s so beautiful to see you like this, that is also enjoyable to see the ads. ❤😊
That "explosion" was likely the pipes bursting due to likely the owner not having the heat on while they were absent and the pipe froze and eventually filled up that space. Also that machine room confirms what I suspected when you found that brick chimney on the upper floor. It likely was designed with a different heating system, and they replaced it (hence the "new" wall.) I think the saddest part of some of this is how much drywall was actually used. This was a luxury home and it was pretty much all drywall. It was a fad in the 70's/early-80's to have wood (like SOLID WOOD 1/4" thick) walls that inter-lock with each other in patterns (hence it could be un-screwed and reused.) What I seem to see in the video is decorative wood panel (which also interlocks, but is often nailed to the studs cause it will split if screws are used.) One thing I do want to point out, it appears that the original insulation is rockwool 00:01:23 (which doesn't mold, and is water proof), where as that new wall is fiberglass which is cheaper. Regardless most homes in BC are fiberglass insulation because that's one of the products glass is recycled into. Rockwool has higher insulation values and is better at sound-proofing, but the "pink" fiberglass insulation is good enough as long as you insulate all the exterior walls, AND the walls around the bedroom (for sound insulation). You may also want to insulate the kitchen to keep it from heating the neighboring rooms sharing the wall.
A tip that's probably too late: when dealing with really dusty material, you can use shop vac bags to save you from having to replace your filter every day. Plus you can just take the bag out and throw it away for a slightly smaller mess. They're relatively cheap, especially if you get the generic ones. Also, it's best to assume that everything will take longer than you think it will when it comes to renovations. Even in that scenario, it will probably take longer than you estimate.
All those papers like the telephone here and the Mr installers I bet are worth money at an antique shop. I know it’s weird but I’d love and would pay to have these!!!
I would say your getting a lot done for the time you’ve taken so far. Good job! This is a very time consuming process that will take over your life. Don’t let it eat you down. The end will be your greatest reward.
Advice for the future. Knee pads. If you know someone who sews..... You can do a pocket on the knee of your work overalls and put EVA foam squares into the pocket. If you go the "armored knee pad" route you can sew belt loops into the legs to pass the straps though so the knee pads don't slide around. I subscribed and am looking forward to they journey of seeing this house make a comeback. Thanks for saving it and bringing us along.
I always look forward to your post and oh my goodness what a spectacular view you have. I’m so excited for you. This project is going to turn out beautiful.
These episodes are so good. I don’t care if it’s just you guys pulling off drywall. I’m loving every minute of it. Great job Jenna & Nick, Dad and mom!!!!
After all the demo, and then the rebuild, you can sit on your balcony and admire the view. Then, once the sun has gone down you can watch the videos of the amazing transformation you created with your own two hands. Congrats to you both. I both envy and admire you.
Jenna, you all are doing so much hard work, and additionally a lot of work to document this process. Thank you for documenting your renovations, it's very inspiring and motivating. ❤
You should create a montage video showing the progression of your drywall chucking skills since you first started. I personally think it would be hilarious. You clearly would win the Gold medal 🥇 in the construction demolition Olympics.
How great is it that you're documenting all of this? Watching this has been inspirational! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us. 💗P.S.Your musical choices are just genius too!
I just found you 3 weeks ago. Had no idea who you were, but watched all the house videos. Then I got curious and watched some old videos. You've overcome a lot in a year! I'm 100%invested in this house rebuild lol.
It’s sooooo satisfying watching each room get finished. I hope @JennaPhipps reads this… Take a time lapse photo of your straw broom every week of the renovations…. The results will be amazing.
Hey, I’m super proud of you. Keyboard warriors are so critical but you are super young. In 10 years, this will be a crazy, incredible memory and, no matter how over budget you go, you will be dripping in equity. Let the haters hate. Well behaved women never made history.
Literally have never seen a hate comment on her videos lol. I think you’re confusing people who are actual contractors/have experience and are giving good advice and sharing valid concerns!
This is awesome. I'm also sad about the yellow bathroom, but considering all the water damage, mold, 'splosions, and friends, it's a good job taking it down to the studs.
It is coming along, looking great. I think a nice new push broom would come in handy. Have you thought about using tarp to drag the dry wall out. Set the tarp under where you are demoing.
My family has a cleaning and restoration business. We have done this type of job before. It is NO JOKE. You guys are doing an amazing job. Amazing. That view is stellar and that house is going to be so so worth it when all is said and done. The fact that you’ve only found 4 mice so far is incredible btw. Lol I’m sure it doesn’t seem like a good thing, but we have done jobs where we’ve found dozens!
I enjoy every second of watching the progress you are making!!!! Your helper there, you need to grab a hold of him, don't ever let go, marry him, spend the rest of your life with him, otherwise, send him my daughters way! He is a KEEPER! I miss seeing Jack and Benson, but, I never get tired of watching you two work together as a TEAM! CARRY ON! ♥
This series is so exciting! It was hard in the first videos to see those beautiful features being torn out even though you had to do it. I’m always so precious about stuff I don’t know if I woulda had it in me. But now seeing the bones and the endless options for new life - for new space. I can’t wait to watch.
Little ladder safety tip. The top of the ladder should never be below your belly button. Once you go higher the weight distribution is too top heavy and the entire ladder can abruptly fly out from beneath you.
Nobody ever thinks it will take that long, but hang in there! You will be so proud and happy, and tired, and possibly addicted to rehabbing an old house, when this is done. Looking forward to this entire project.
I am loving watching this demo and the sense of satisfaction I can see in you today, with all the work you've both done. Everything you two have accomplished is simply amazing. I feel the satisfaction and gratification when you walk through this upstairs level. It was hard earned and so well deserved. My husband and I deconstructed an old farm house very carefully, right down to the studs in the mid 90's. We did our best to keep the beautiful hardwood floors, door and wood window and door casings as undamaged as possible but everything else had to go. It was lathe and plaster walls and the insulation was literally wood chips. We did this all with two kids under 5. After demo was complete, the whole house was moved off of its foundation and onto a new one at our acreage about an hour and a half away. We then reconstructed it up to code. I loved the solid wood doors and carved glass doorknobs and the pocket door the most. Putting your whole self into a project like this is exhausting but so rewarding. I love seeing an updated video come up from your channel. Keep up the amazing and very hard work. You guys are an amazing team and the potential that you have in this home is unmatched. I cannot wait to continue watching your journey.
I can't wait to see every piece of insulation out of the ceiling because its so rotten and ineffective right now, and we're all going to be able to see the full space and sadly the damage the water has done.
I have never been so invested in someone renovating their home before, but I'm obsessed and I will watch every video lol. I love old mid-century homes like these, honestly, this would be my dream home. I can't wait to see the finished home, no matter how long that will take.
Someone may have already said this, but your house reminds me of the Cullen house (the architecture and landscape around it). I enjoy watching you all work on it, no matter what job you are doing.
@JennaPhipps11 I am relatively new to your channel, but I adore mid-century modern houses, so I was very intrigued. I was also happy to learn that your channel has crochet content, because I am an avid crocheter/amigurumi lover!!
This has been awesome!! A lot of us (me included) don't realize how much work goes into a demo/reno. I've been a long-time silent viewer. This has been my favorite series. I am so excited to see what you create. It's going to be stunning. What a view!! I love the West Coast!!!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Take care 💖
Love how a literal architect lived here and every time some drywall comes down Nick is like “look at this really weird and probably Not To Code thing that’s here!”
I love these video's!!! I'm currently renovating an old brick bungalow that was built in the 60's and I can relate. They used to nail the drywall instead of using screws like they do today, so at least it's a bit easier to remove, but it's still a ton of work. Great job, you guys are really powering through. Don't worry about showing the same type of work in multiple video's, it's all progress and it's great to see the progression. Keep up the hard work!
My husband and I are building out our basement and watching you reminds me of a thought I had: Why do you have to hunch over to use the shop vac--why not a sucking wand a person can use standing up, particularly when you're already tired and don't need the old 'hunch and vac'? I'm just wondering. And thanks for sharing-- I keep thinking, "it's good to be young' because you get so much done in a day. We're a lot slower.
The parts are available to do it standing up, but they're kind of pricey at retail the last I looked. However, sometimes you can find them at garage sales when people have killed their shop vac. Or, if you're like me, your family has killed a few so you have plenty of rigid pipes to use.
I'd watch this reno on HGTV over most of the boring "same ol, same ol" shows they have on there now. Keep it up! Reno work is tough, but at the end so rewarding!
Meh, I meticulously saved all my copper pipe to recycle it. For my whole 2600 sqft house it was worth about $150. Not sure I'd bother being so careful if doing it again.
Jenna, you guys are doing an amazing job.The love and hard work you've already put into this renovation plus cleaning , recording , editing, is phenomenal ! It is so fun to watch.
The wood structure is in great shape that means that the roof will probably only need new sheeting excellent news for you all. Now the fun stuff begins.
Replace the fiberglass insulation with spray foam. It will seal all the air gaps and create a vapor barrier. Use mineral wool for the interior walls. It excellent for sound proofing.
as a viewer I understand not filming because of the camera being a hassle, but I do not mind it being repetitive work AT ALL I love seeing you guys rip up walls and floors and everything no matter how many times you've shown it.
Can you please mention the music you use? I like your sense of humor. I watch other renovation channels led by men. They don't have such a sense of humor about all of the cleanup and found friends. 😂
I love the music you put in your videos. It's a breath of fresh air compared the usual free UA-cam library songs that everyone uses. Keep up the great work!
I really appreciate the fact that you showed us three episodes of drywall It really demonstrates how much work goes into renovating a house. You're doing a phenomenal job and I can't wait to see more progress and making this awesome house more beautiful.
Agreed! ^^
100% I love this entire project.
Thank you!!! I was worried 3 episodes would be too much! 😭I had SOO much footage of taking the drywall down I wanted to share it all :)
I’m not gonna lie. I’ve been bummed every day that I’ve come here looking for a new video, and there wasn’t one. lol Can you possibly move a little faster for me please??? 😆 I love this content! And even though I don’t know you and you don’t know me, I have to say that I’m really proud of you guys for taking this HUGE project on, at your age, and putting the work in yourselves. You saved A LOT of money doing this hard part. Now the FUN begins! Making this place YOUR OWN! Thanks for taking us on the ride! 🎉
I've been thinking the same thing... show ALL of the work you guys are doing Jenna! I think it's amazing and your new home is going to look spectacular one day!!! ❤
Too late to mention this now for Jenna, but for anyone who might be doing the same thing, go to Harbor Freight, buy a bunch of tarps, and cover the floors before you start drywall removal. It makes it easer to clean afterward, and you can wrap up any leftover debris and just drag the tarps out of the house.
That’s genius!
Voice of experience!
She'll read this and be like "DAMNIT"
Harbor Freight is great but it's in the US. A good alternative for Canada is Princess Auto or Canadian Tire.
Midland in East Van is the best place for tarps in Vancouver.
Boy. That house is absolutely worth saving. The VIEW! It's going to be amazing.
Agree. The view is pretty nice.
This house is so beautiful and full of character, and it's amazing that so much of the solid wood is in good shape. I'm so excited to see it come back together!
I’ve always dreamed of buying an abandoned house to restore and watching this makes me want to jump in and do it soooooo bad. Homes are getting so expensive nowadays it honestly looks like an appealing option
I already thought the house was a great find that can be turned into something amazing, but I hadn't realized the views of the mountains and the water! WOW.
midcentury houses are the best ♥️
Jenna, please don't feel pressured to make any specific kind of content or think that it might get repetitive. I'm watching this content because of you and I'd watch you swipe dust in the same spot for an hour. It's all good.
Agreed! I'm not looking for a tutorial. I'm here the journey.
Yes we're literally watching her build her future here.
I agree! Here for the entire process. So excited to see the full transformation.
Agreed
Me too!!!!!!
i love watching this as a college student. studying can wait, drywall is forever
real! literally in the library watching it rn
yesss, taking a break from my essay to watch this!
omg SAME
I too am using this as break.
Unless you live in a humid area with a compromised exterior shell 😂😂😂
Please keep the monopoly set and proudly display it on a bookshelf! How fun to tell your future family and guests that you found it under the old sink. It will be a nice memento of the drywall saga!
Girl...get a wide industrial push broom. It will pay for itself during renovation. :) I still have mine years later for outside walkways.
I was going to leave the same comment. Definitely need some larger more durable work brooms.
I was just thinking that! Girl needs a big-ass push broom!
Oh yes we do love Mr Nickolas's fun facts!
An honestly I didn't even realize that you spent several episodes tackling drywall cuz it was still sooo interesting to watch and it did not feel repetitive whatsoever
Same ! I am learning so much from these video's 😊
Me too !!
I like seeing you make progress... I'm also watching a guy rebuild an old ruined villa. Cementing in I-beams, cutting wood, nailing it in, and seeing things incrementally change. Watching someone rebuild an old landmark, slowly, day by day, is fascinating and satisfying. Being along for the ride during this process is the whole point.
Can I have the name of the guy ? I love this type of content
If you feel like stuff is too boring then set up the camera and do a video montage or whatever... like stop motion... I forget what it's called lol
@@tojisenpai87 Its probably the channel @escapetoruralfrance, he used to do uploads almost daily so progress was slow going but he's been picking up speed lately!
@@tojisenpai87Escape to rural France
@@Brazilianfro32lol hey you beat me to it
Id love a Q&A on this whole process, like what made you buy an abandoned house, how'd you find it. How did your family feel about it etc.
I think they might have that on their podcast on the patreon
Adding another idea to the list: And more about the original builder and engineer!!
You two are doing an amazing job of getting rid of all the mold contaminated wet drywall & insulation.
I gotta tell you, as a retired Realtor in the States, wood eating insects usually start outside the house before they get inside meaning they probably have a big community in all that rotting trees & brush. The main reason firewood is stacked away from the house & landscape is kept tidy.
Hang in there. I see another dumpster in your near future.
I hope she's sees this message, it's spot on!
Thumbs up so she sees this comment 🎉
Thisssss!!!!
Kind of feel. Like they have a secret crew there. And they only do a little work to flim. Or do i have trust issues.
Absolutely gorgeous views. Good reminder why you’re doing this. I’m also renovating a house and when I get overwhelmed I just go in the backyard and stare at the pool to fall in love with the property again. Your view is my pool
wishing you luck with the renovation!
It's a journey to say the least! Good luck with your reno, i'm rooting for you!
@@JennaPhipps where is the property, I probably missed it, sorry
@@gwynrhysjones9911she’s in BC, Canada
honestly record everything. A b roll of just sped up cleaning is still cool to watch as it shows the effort and transformation.
Honestly the more you take out and take apart, the more its obvious that there's very little damage to the actual structure of the house, it's awesome that it's actually going to be savable because it's such a cool house
Agreed!! 👍🏻
This comment honestly says how little you understand about the way things are damaged
@@daethe nah I've done plenty of house renovations throughout my life and trust me, this house is a lot less damaged in regards to the frame than you'd normally expect for a house in that overall condition, sure some sections of the frame do need to be replaced but you've got to keep in mind this house was built with far denser and stronger wood than houses built in the last 20-30 years, it's genuinely impressive how good of a condition the frame is in when you take into consideration how long the house was abandoned for and how poorly maintained it was
@@PandamoniuGamingI’m still shocked there isn’t more rot on the wood frames, etc
@@jamee_maree the reason it's not as rotted as you'd expect for a newer house is because houses in the 60's and earlier were built using what's known as old growth wood which is extremely dense wood from very old trees which is way stronger and more resistant to rotting
Removing the staples and nails from all remaining boards is going to make you go crazy!
Every time she said "we're done" or "we're finished with...", all I could think was "look at all those fasteners..."
Exactly what I was thinking.
I was thinking the same thing. It may be worth investing in some extra hammers, pry bars, and a magnet roller. Woof.
@@georgiacorey954no… Way too much work and would be a nuisance trying to screw in the drywall
Gosh, I remember taking up the carpet in a house I bought years ago. The carpet itself wasn’t so bad, but getting all the staples from the padding underneath out of the wood floors was a pain in the butt.
I hope now that all the walls are exposed you have your home treated professionally for carpenter ants and termites . They love wet wood and do so much damage ….. we had them and it was hard to get rid of them. I am so happy you’re giving this architectural gem a new life
@JennaPhipps1 absolutely Jenna …. I’ve managed real estate the past 15 years so I’ve run into those mean little bugs a few times. Hope you can salvage some of that beautiful wood work .
This, this, this. I saw a few in my house, had the basement sprayed and dead serious here, afterwards there were so many dead and dying carpenter ants that I could not see the basement floor. And more continued to crawl out and die for six weeks. Horrifying
My favorite niche of UA-cam is when my sewists become homeowners!!!! Seeing your go-get-em / “f*ck it we ball” attitude from your previous sewing tutorials now emulated in this DIY home remodeling is so funny and charming to me and I’m 100% rooting for and inspired by you. Love your silly humor and the editing is top dog
When you started, there were many who said Tear It Down! or Get The Big Money Professionals! I am so happy and proud of you for doing this yourselves. There will still be time and reason for professionals, but this... this sweat equity is priceless. This will be YOUR home, not because you bought it, but because it will be a Phoenix of your making.
I am thrilled to be along for the ride.
This is so much better than HGTV I really enjoy watching real people do this for their own benefit. Phenomenal content
Please, please, pretty please, save that beautiful redwood throughout your house. My wife and I rehabbed a MCM house in StL and we sanded and refinished it in place. We're so glad we did. Best of luck!
Too late obviously, but THIS. I thought it was VG doug fir at first though 😬
@@HenryGretzinger yes. Or western red cedar. The way it was shattering when they were taking it off tells me it was probably WRC.
I absolutely love this series! You go, girl. Fix the house everyone told you you couldn't!
Absolutely ❤
I never thought watching people ripping dry wall out could be so watchable. I am totally invested in your progression. You are certainly not afraid of hard work. My husband and I renovated our stone farmhouse, and while it was very rewarding it is relentless slog. I have great admiration for you both.
jenna: “we’re gonna carefully unscrew it”
drywall dave: *attacks wall with axe*
When u replace water lines use pex water lines instead of copper. It will make it easier to install. Also get a house inspector to make a report on thing that need to be replaced and put it up to code!!
I'm going to strongly disagree based on the knowledge of rodents entering the walls. PEX is vulnerable to rodents.
Copper is the better choice here.
Either way, whatever they choose, I hope they have access to "shark bites", it saves so much time on the job.
That's a 1935 edition Monopoly board/set. Yours is looking to be in high grade condition. I see an extremely used but complete set on Ebay right now for $25, so yours would have to be $50 to $75 US.
Remember to look at the Sold comps. The asking price is not always what it sells for.
You are doing an amazing job, and that boyfriend of your,s is amazing. He's a keeper for sure.
Fun to save it and play it when the house is finished!
@@speedywalden Not if you check the newest sold comps.
@@SylviaParsons-e9i He is brilliant and hard working with a cool personality too. A perfect match for cute Jenna. I wonder if he has given up his day job to assist with this home renovation because there is soooo much work to do.
The views from the house is absolutely gorgeous! And like so many others have said, I haven’t even thought about the fact that you’ve been doing dry wall for several episodes. It’s just interesting to be part of the journey
How LUCKY is that LAND and HOME to have you guys rescue it. You will forever be blessed with a MILLION DOLLAR VIEW. You guys are amazing, and very inspirational 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Those houses within that million dollar view are also worth a millions dollars or more.
That view off your deck helps me to understand why all the hard work is necessary. Keep up the good work. I believe in you guys.
that nature break in the middle was lovely. I'm so jealous of your scenery
I hope you continue to show every step of this reno, no mater how boring you think it might be.
Every time I see you throw drywall or anything awkward or heavy with one arm I'm reminded how I blew out my rotator cuff pitching a 2 x 4 out the window during a major renovation I did. Please protect your shoulders! I can't imagine how daunting your task is here. In the mean time, It's riveting and I'm hooked.
Thanks!
This isn't just renovating, it's great storytelling.
I eagerly await each chapter.
Thank you for creating and sharing something HGTV never quite figured out. Chef's kiss good!
Agree!!! Hope they can create a pic wall or album of the story and process for future owners that may come if they ever sell.
It’s so impressive how happy you are now (compared to before) that this also reflects on your advertising for the video sponsor. It’s so beautiful to see you like this, that is also enjoyable to see the ads. ❤😊
Mann y’all have gotten a LOT done in 5 weeks !!!!! The algorithm gave yall to us, and I am so happy bout it!
That "explosion" was likely the pipes bursting due to likely the owner not having the heat on while they were absent and the pipe froze and eventually filled up that space. Also that machine room confirms what I suspected when you found that brick chimney on the upper floor. It likely was designed with a different heating system, and they replaced it (hence the "new" wall.)
I think the saddest part of some of this is how much drywall was actually used. This was a luxury home and it was pretty much all drywall. It was a fad in the 70's/early-80's to have wood (like SOLID WOOD 1/4" thick) walls that inter-lock with each other in patterns (hence it could be un-screwed and reused.) What I seem to see in the video is decorative wood panel (which also interlocks, but is often nailed to the studs cause it will split if screws are used.)
One thing I do want to point out, it appears that the original insulation is rockwool 00:01:23 (which doesn't mold, and is water proof), where as that new wall is fiberglass which is cheaper. Regardless most homes in BC are fiberglass insulation because that's one of the products glass is recycled into. Rockwool has higher insulation values and is better at sound-proofing, but the "pink" fiberglass insulation is good enough as long as you insulate all the exterior walls, AND the walls around the bedroom (for sound insulation). You may also want to insulate the kitchen to keep it from heating the neighboring rooms sharing the wall.
I love watching the content no matter what it is these days. So therapeutic to watch everything being torn up.
A tip that's probably too late: when dealing with really dusty material, you can use shop vac bags to save you from having to replace your filter every day. Plus you can just take the bag out and throw it away for a slightly smaller mess. They're relatively cheap, especially if you get the generic ones.
Also, it's best to assume that everything will take longer than you think it will when it comes to renovations. Even in that scenario, it will probably take longer than you estimate.
Unless I'm doing something wet, I always keep a bag in my shop vac.
Golden rule renos is how ever long they say it takes to get done times it by 3 to get the accurate amount of time it takes.
Thank you so much for allowing us along on your journey. I’m sure it’s going to be worth all your hard work in the end. You will have a wonderful home
The view to the trees cured my anxiety for a few minutes, love this videos! I also need a playlist of the songs! 😂😍
between the warmer weather and your vids, I've gotten renewed motivation to start my big outdoor projects, lots of bushes to pull and trees to cut.
All those papers like the telephone here and the Mr installers I bet are worth money at an antique shop. I know it’s weird but I’d love and would pay to have these!!!
I would say your getting a lot done for the time you’ve taken so far. Good job! This is a very time consuming process that will take over your life. Don’t let it eat you down. The end will be your greatest reward.
9:50 Such an amazing view! You can see the hills and the lake(or pond.) and it just looks so outstanding. Such a way to live there!
Advice for the future. Knee pads. If you know someone who sews..... You can do a pocket on the knee of your work overalls and put EVA foam squares into the pocket. If you go the "armored knee pad" route you can sew belt loops into the legs to pass the straps though so the knee pads don't slide around.
I subscribed and am looking forward to they journey of seeing this house make a comeback. Thanks for saving it and bringing us along.
Cute comment because... she sews ( former videos 😅 )
Wow, never thought I would gladly watch 3 back to back videos of someone taking down drywall, but here I am. Happily and voluntarily doing so❤
I always look forward to your post and oh my goodness what a spectacular view you have. I’m so excited for you. This project is going to turn out beautiful.
These episodes are so good. I don’t care if it’s just you guys pulling off drywall. I’m loving every minute of it. Great job Jenna & Nick, Dad and mom!!!!
Who else agrees that Jenna is one of the sweetest persons ever🥹🥹🩷🩷
Agree 👍
I totally agree :D
After all the demo, and then the rebuild, you can sit on your balcony and admire the view. Then, once the sun has gone down you can watch the videos of the amazing transformation you created with your own two hands. Congrats to you both. I both envy and admire you.
"we're gonne carefully unscrew it"
*Jennas Dad smashing that axe into the wall one sec later*
best wishes and stay powerful! you got this 💕
I get the feeling that Drywall Dave really loves his job! 😄
You have worked so hard getting to the bare bones of this beautiful house. Soon you'll be able to start building it back up. Proud of you !
Jenna, you all are doing so much hard work, and additionally a lot of work to document this process. Thank you for documenting your renovations, it's very inspiring and motivating. ❤
I absolutely love all these 60's songs you have been plugging into these videos!!
This house will be so phenomenal once you’re done. Such a unique building. Happy to see you wanting to preserve it despite all the work needed. ❤
Don't think it's boring. It really shows the hard work that goes into redoing a home on your own.
That pool, no one is talking about the pool? It’s amazing that it’s deep. I hope u restore it too. So excited I LOVE your channel.
I’m so enjoying this series. I can not wait to see how this home is restored to glory. You both (plus Drywall Dave) are doing an amazing job. 😊
I can't even imagine how tired you are every day after work in the house... You are doing the great job!
Thank you for taking us on your journey of renovation of your home. Love your sense of humor and hard work. Awesome soundtrack.
You should create a montage video showing the progression of your drywall chucking skills since you first started. I personally think it would be hilarious. You clearly would win the Gold medal 🥇 in the construction demolition Olympics.
How great is it that you're documenting all of this? Watching this has been inspirational! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us. 💗P.S.Your musical choices are just genius too!
I just found you 3 weeks ago. Had no idea who you were, but watched all the house videos. Then I got curious and watched some old videos. You've overcome a lot in a year! I'm 100%invested in this house rebuild lol.
@JennaPhipps1- scam
None of this is boring to me ☺️. Thanks for showing all of it. I wish I could send you a better push broom though!
It’s sooooo satisfying watching each room get finished.
I hope @JennaPhipps reads this…
Take a time lapse photo of your straw broom every week of the renovations….
The results will be amazing.
Hey, I’m super proud of you. Keyboard warriors are so critical but you are super young. In 10 years, this will be a crazy, incredible memory and, no matter how over budget you go, you will be dripping in equity. Let the haters hate. Well behaved women never made history.
Literally have never seen a hate comment on her videos lol. I think you’re confusing people who are actual contractors/have experience and are giving good advice and sharing valid concerns!
@@sophiag612 I mostly watch her on IG. There are plenty of negative comments.
I am envious of your youthful energy. I miss those days. I could watch you work all day! 😊
This is awesome. I'm also sad about the yellow bathroom, but considering all the water damage, mold, 'splosions, and friends, it's a good job taking it down to the studs.
Love the tear-down-find-things-toss-sweep-clean footage. The scenery was a stunning palette cleanser, then the tour. Good video.
It is coming along, looking great. I think a nice new push broom would come in handy. Have you thought about using tarp to drag the dry wall out. Set the tarp under where you are demoing.
I love that your videos don’t gloss over how hard it is to do a renovation like this. It’s going to look amazing when you’re done!
My family has a cleaning and restoration business. We have done this type of job before. It is NO JOKE. You guys are doing an amazing job. Amazing. That view is stellar and that house is going to be so so worth it when all is said and done.
The fact that you’ve only found 4 mice so far is incredible btw. Lol I’m sure it doesn’t seem like a good thing, but we have done jobs where we’ve found dozens!
I enjoy every second of watching the progress you are making!!!! Your helper there, you need to grab a hold of him, don't ever let go, marry him, spend the rest of your life with him, otherwise, send him my daughters way! He is a KEEPER! I miss seeing Jack and Benson, but, I never get tired of watching you two work together as a TEAM! CARRY ON! ♥
Dang you guys must be sore. I can feel my knees getting tired just by watching haha! I hope y’all take some day off to rest! ❤
This series is so exciting! It was hard in the first videos to see those beautiful features being torn out even though you had to do it. I’m always so precious about stuff I don’t know if I woulda had it in me.
But now seeing the bones and the endless options for new life - for new space.
I can’t wait to watch.
Little ladder safety tip. The top of the ladder should never be below your belly button. Once you go higher the weight distribution is too top heavy and the entire ladder can abruptly fly out from beneath you.
Nobody ever thinks it will take that long, but hang in there! You will be so proud and happy, and tired, and possibly addicted to rehabbing an old house, when this is done. Looking forward to this entire project.
I love this journey!
I am loving watching this demo and the sense of satisfaction I can see in you today, with all the work you've both done. Everything you two have accomplished is simply amazing. I feel the satisfaction and gratification when you walk through this upstairs level. It was hard earned and so well deserved. My husband and I deconstructed an old farm house very carefully, right down to the studs in the mid 90's. We did our best to keep the beautiful hardwood floors, door and wood window and door casings as undamaged as possible but everything else had to go. It was lathe and plaster walls and the insulation was literally wood chips. We did this all with two kids under 5. After demo was complete, the whole house was moved off of its foundation and onto a new one at our acreage about an hour and a half away. We then reconstructed it up to code. I loved the solid wood doors and carved glass doorknobs and the pocket door the most. Putting your whole self into a project like this is exhausting but so rewarding. I love seeing an updated video come up from your channel. Keep up the amazing and very hard work. You guys are an amazing team and the potential that you have in this home is unmatched. I cannot wait to continue watching your journey.
I can't wait to see every piece of insulation out of the ceiling because its so rotten and ineffective right now, and we're all going to be able to see the full space and sadly the damage the water has done.
I have never been so invested in someone renovating their home before, but I'm obsessed and I will watch every video lol. I love old mid-century homes like these, honestly, this would be my dream home. I can't wait to see the finished home, no matter how long that will take.
Im in love with this journey. Thank you for bringing us along)
Someone may have already said this, but your house reminds me of the Cullen house (the architecture and landscape around it). I enjoy watching you all work on it, no matter what job you are doing.
@JennaPhipps11 I am relatively new to your channel, but I adore mid-century modern houses, so I was very intrigued. I was also happy to learn that your channel has crochet content, because I am an avid crocheter/amigurumi lover!!
12:23 EDT here in Michigan...ate lunch and watched the video...need a nap now...😂
This has been awesome!! A lot of us (me included) don't realize how much work goes into a demo/reno.
I've been a long-time silent viewer. This has been my favorite series. I am so excited to see what you create. It's going to be stunning. What a view!! I love the West Coast!!!!
Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Take care 💖
Love how a literal architect lived here and every time some drywall comes down Nick is like “look at this really weird and probably Not To Code thing that’s here!”
Yes! 😂
Architects aren't engineers, and don't actually learn any construction codes.
Moreover it's the fact it was built before modern code.
@@tasteslikewallarchitects don’t build homes themselves, just design them and almost ALWAYS have a real engineer or contractor on site for building.
I love these video's!!! I'm currently renovating an old brick bungalow that was built in the 60's and I can relate. They used to nail the drywall instead of using screws like they do today, so at least it's a bit easier to remove, but it's still a ton of work. Great job, you guys are really powering through. Don't worry about showing the same type of work in multiple video's, it's all progress and it's great to see the progression. Keep up the hard work!
My husband and I are building out our basement and watching you reminds me of a thought I had: Why do you have to hunch over to use the shop vac--why not a sucking wand a person can use standing up, particularly when you're already tired and don't need the old 'hunch and vac'? I'm just wondering. And thanks for sharing-- I keep thinking, "it's good to be young' because you get so much done in a day. We're a lot slower.
The parts are available to do it standing up, but they're kind of pricey at retail the last I looked. However, sometimes you can find them at garage sales when people have killed their shop vac. Or, if you're like me, your family has killed a few so you have plenty of rigid pipes to use.
I'd watch this reno on HGTV over most of the boring "same ol, same ol" shows they have on there now. Keep it up! Reno work is tough, but at the end so rewarding!
Love that you separated the metal ... make money from recycling!
Meh, I meticulously saved all my copper pipe to recycle it. For my whole 2600 sqft house it was worth about $150. Not sure I'd bother being so careful if doing it again.
Jenna, you guys are doing an amazing job.The love and hard work you've already put into this renovation plus cleaning , recording , editing, is phenomenal ! It is so fun to watch.
Working with your Dad will be great memories.
The wood structure is in great shape that means that the roof will probably only need new sheeting excellent news for you all. Now the fun stuff begins.
Hopefully that is the case!
Wow, I wish I had a quarter of your energy. You guys are really moving through that house!!! Wonderful job!!!
Replace the fiberglass insulation with spray foam. It will seal all the air gaps and create a vapor barrier. Use mineral wool for the interior walls. It excellent for sound proofing.
I was just thinking about adding a note on this Alex. You are dead on right for pointing to the sprayfoam.
Spray foam off-gasses for a long time.
Spray foam is also a lot more expensive lol
as a viewer I understand not filming because of the camera being a hassle, but I do not mind it being repetitive work AT ALL I love seeing you guys rip up walls and floors and everything no matter how many times you've shown it.
Can you please mention the music you use? I like your sense of humor. I watch other renovation channels led by men. They don't have such a sense of humor about all of the cleanup and found friends. 😂
I love the music you put in your videos. It's a breath of fresh air compared the usual free UA-cam library songs that everyone uses. Keep up the great work!
I love the music ❤ makes me so happy
Demo is such hard messy work. You guys are doing an great job. The view is amazing.