4 Years of Before And After Home Updates

[@sallykbc]

I just love the way you improve your home.! You are so lucky to have a husband who is a Carpenter and willing to do all the work. 👍

[@margaretasimus1569]

Love that the children are Involved

[@eileenpeterson637]

What a fabulous transformation inside and outside your house. You saved so much money because your husband is a fine carpenter. Love your backyard. The kitchen painted white looks awesome.

[@fianorian]

Thank you! Finally, someone who decorates the way the rest of us do. Most of us 'evolve' spaces, rather than 'transform' them. I love what you've done.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! 😊

[@msknucb1762]

Absolutely!❤

[@msknucb1762]

You all did a great job! Your home looks amazing 😍.

[@msknucb1762]

I think whatever you and your family likes is what you should have in your home. If you guys like it is all that matters.

[@johnbean3943]

You are amazing! Great job!! Even your Mom is a wonderful hard worker. You are so blessed to have a husband who can do all these things for you. The home and yard are looking great and I would love to see the kitchen remodel after it is completed. 👍 JohnBeans wife

[@ericawilliams3776]

Thank you for sharing your 4 year makeover as a mother with 4 boys you inspire me to do small projects within my home 😊

[@naraiyer3688]

Relatable HGTV showcased. Incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to this beautiful family.

[@evelynjolliff2799]

This entire house is absolutely beautiful

[@margaretd3710]

What a wonderful job you’ve done! It’s lovely to see a young family improving their fixer-upper as they can and on a budget. It’s absolutely perfect! Speaking for absolutely everyone, Congratulations! May you have many years of happiness in your home. ❤️❤️

[@kathyol]

I can watch this video over and over. It's amazing.

[@kathleenbell218]

You are so right about the home improvement shows. We would always laugh at how they would claim “it only took 1 gallon of paint” or “we did this over the weekend” or “it only cost $100.” What great work you have done. I so enjoy watching you and your mom!

[@shirleymizell5856]

It looks so good❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jdawg414]

This might just be the most motivating video on the internet. ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Wow, thank you!

[@beckiadcock5350]

Stunning makeover. Please add a goldfish pond, it will require very little maintenance and add a beautiful focus point for the garden.

[@carolhughes5867]

I really enjoy your videos! Your mom is awesome. Your husband reminds me of my son-in-law, but he is Australian. I like your declutterring and design style. Keep making videos and giving inspiration to us all!

[@traceyduncan2458]

Lovely renovation ideas, and as a kiwi, loved seeing your NZ art on your walls.

[@annashepard6337]

Love the mom and daughter groovy achievement dances. 😀

[@audreysutherland4739]

Wow! What a transformation. Both of you are amazing and talented. Also, love your Mum

[@jennygerdei5203]

Oh lovely lady sooooooo glad you're back. Our renovations have now struck the two bedrooms where we chucked everything to be sorted later 😮 we'll it's now later and am in full swing in 10 minute increments of sorting and decluttering. It's amazing how much you can achieve. The rest of the house is sparkling thanks to the Diane's way as hubby calls it. Never underestimate the positive effect you have on so many people. Rah rah rah happy Tuesday ❤

[@sue1703]

You and your husband have done such a wonderful job making your house a 'home'! I really like that u kept the 1950''s vibe in the kitchen. :)

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@audrey5941]

I am 20 years into my fugly house and I loved watching your journey to getting your house going in the direction you want. I can SO relate to the mess, the required patience and holding onto the vision. Once my mortgage was out of the way I was able to double down on the projects and I’m finally seeing the dusty dreams being realized. Your home is lovely! 🥰

[@shannontorrens1]

Yay! It's so much work. That is great you are making your home how you want it too. I am sure it looks beautiful!

[@ladypaz]

It was a lot of work, but the garden looks so beautiful and welcoming. I especially love the lights!

[@mc5366]

What I love about your videos Shannon is you sharing real life home improvements with kids, and just everyday life! You guys did such a wonderful job.💛

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!!

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

It takes most people years to refresh or completely redo a home. My husband and I lived a lifetime before we finally redid our two bathrooms. It was done when we retired. 😂

[@ShakinaRiley-v1j]

I just find your channel last night. And I love everything am seeing❤👍

[@j.j.mandoki826]

Great Job . I love watching your mum she is funny. Nice family❤

[@gaylecleveland9717]

I love how you involve your whole family.

[@pamelaroderick6588]

finally realistic diy in the way most of us have to do it!!! great job!!!! most of us are people just like you!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! 😊

[@DrManar-mx1bw]

The variation is very nice & matching colours with the white cabinets as well as it's the style nowadays. Congrats

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much 😊

[@karenhoward8542]

Incredible transformation. So blessed to have your Mom working with y'all.

[@angelahickson3947]

gorgeous! all of it! Thank you for keeping it real with everything. Life does "evolve" and it changes ad your kids age as well. When my youngest was born, I had a changing table in my living room! There was no way I could take my eyes off of the older two in order to go into the nursery to change her. Luckily that only lasted a few years.

[@Toni-747]

Shannon! I did it! Decluttered my coffee table! Thx to the inspiration of you, your mom & her dresser! I loved it, but It was too big for the room & the surface wasn't serving me. Donated to our city mission. I didn't know we were "allowed" to not have a coffee table or break up the set! Love your simple living ideas!❤ P.S. I knew you would be proud of me! 😂

[@shannontorrens1]

Yay! That is awesome. I bet you have way more room now. =)

[@PhilipDonna1982]

I’m a new subscriber and are looking back on some of your older videos. So much respect for you and your husband. I feel like so many people think they need to go to college for degrees that will not sustain them for the future and skills like car mechanics, plumbing, electrical, roofing, finish carpentry, etc. are just being lost. We recently had some remodeling done and our contractor told us that it is so hard to find skilled workers or even people willing to apprentice. Also, we lived with linoleum in our kitchen for 20 years. It was textured as well and it was never clean. Finally, just last year we got LVP installed in most of our home. Thanks for this dose of reality in the home improvement world.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here. I actually do have my bachelor's degree, and my husband is a master carpenter with an official training certificate in NZ (where he is from) but I do agree with what you are saying. There are many ways to make a living without a degree. For me, the learning never stops but that's because I love to learn new things and most of that is from hands-on experience as you mentioned. =)

[@liap1293]

That was such a huge yard transformation from what you started with. It's beautiful!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Teremoanabrockbank]

He sounds like a kiwi. This is so nice guys. I can’t wait to buy a home and do this

[@Teremoanabrockbank]

Spotted NewZealand in your map. Knew his accent was telling

[@trudiemooy9676]

What a delightful family you are including grandma,❣️Not afraid of hard work!We applaud you👍

[@theresa342]

Your home does not look like the same home,very nice. You are lucky to have each other working on it. GOD BLESS

[@nancyantrim3130]

You have done an amazing renovation to your house as well as yard. Look forward to watching future videos.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much!

[@chellekeogh1605]

Well done completing and paying as you go. So many get in way over their heads with extra loans. You’ve worked hard and looks great

[@susanmurphy7869]

You and your husband did a wonderful job on all your renovations! Love watching your progress! 👏👏👏

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Congratulations 🎉. You did a beautiful job. It all looks great. ❤

[@arlineswardson6012]

Shannon, I think what you both have done is absolutely amazing. It gets more beautiful with every project you do. I really admire you. You and your husband are so smart to plan and not go into debt for your home improvements. It’s an awesome thing to see how grateful you are for what you have right now. And side note - your kids are learning such valuable lessons from you about how to appreciate what they have. A rare example today.

[@cantocant2346]

Goodness, y'all have achieved so much in these past few years! Everything looks so good!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@reginaisom1329]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I just found your channel I continued watching ,I subscribed to your channel not only to see the updates of your home ,but it's some of the things u Said and show that u are a real person U talk about updating your home when u have the time and money Love it Stay real and by the way your updates are gorgeous

[@cindyrasmussen2534]

Love your family : children husband and all animals . Paradise farm ❤

[@francinehogsett3065]

You and your husband did a wonderful job on your house ….😊❤️

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelaroderick6588]

agree with you on painting the cupboards! did the same thing.. sometimes it’s the only way

[@tonietchison1730]

You are really helping me.

[@cherylburt1315]

I love how you allow your children to participate, l think that is so important. Teaching them important skills. Great family working together. 👏👏👏👏

[@megansorrell8946]

Becky, my son and i just love you. So great of you to share. My son is almost 9 now but he has loved your videos forever!!!

[@shannontorrens1]

Wow, thank you!

[@pastorsuzannetaylor5452]

Oh, my word! Your back yard is gorgeous. Good job, family! All jobs inside and out were well done. You home is so inviting. Enjoy!

[@dianaschofield9101]

Suggestion for the mint corral it in a chimney flue and put it deep in the ground so the roots can't spread so easily

[@kandydyle7574]

I don’t like what you do I like that that’s really nice keep it up. I wanna see more of it too.🎉

[@my3sneezes]

I’m only 6 min into this video but enjoying it so much. What wonderful work you have done! You are blessed that your husband is a carpenter. Fantastic

[@kimberly-az]

What a beautiful and realistic (affordable) renovation to each of the spaces! Personally, I would die to have old wood floors (we just get concrete slabs in AZ). Resand and stain with a medium-light gray (for your color preference) then seal. Save money and get fresh ‘new’ floors… Whallah!!

[@marysigmon4913]

Everything is beautiful

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you!

[@anngray398]

The garden is spectacular❤🇨🇦

[@pradheepag]

29:23 the art looks so perfect on that wall!! 👏

[@danielleLaw007]

Awesome haka bro! I'm from New Zealand 🇳🇿 yayah! Represent that's the one ❤💪

[@caryinfante8013]

People need to relax ... these videos are really to forget life and just enjoy without having to think. 😂❤

[@shirleyrollin7596]

I love the colors design in your house and nice big, cozy backyard. Super well done! ❤

[@irenehinojosa6629]

You guys have great vision. The transformation is stunning! ❤

[@MariettaFarley]

Hubby's artwork is AWESOME! And what a relief you painted the fireplace! It needed it!

[@shelia7591]

This video was so relaxing and I enjoyed every minute of it thanks for sharing

[@patriciathomas1502]

Love all your hard work! Looking forward to upcoming additions!

[@j.christian6801]

You and Grant have done a wonderful job!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much!

[@judyellen4412]

You and your husband are a great reno team. Nice work, nice choices, nice results!

[@Jeannes1234]

Shannon you and your husband have really improved your home a lot. I love that you’ve done all the improvements yourself. It helps to have a handy husband! I love that you are doing things a little at a time so you don’t get into debt. My husband and I renovated our house just like you two.

[@patricehollywood6014]

I've seen a clear sealer for the rocks/ pebbles so that they don't move.

[@BR-kk9qu]

I love your home inside and out! Great job! - Belinda

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@1beyond]

Your mom is the best

[@margaretmacdonald6527]

What an amazing achievement

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I hope you are having a good day.

[@judithscharf6318]

Great video. I love how your children are involved as well.

[@micheleschultz6558]

Wow! You guys have accomplished a lot over the years! Love the transformation!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tinapleasant7590]

Y’all did such a good job

[@gracielacano6706]

Is so awesome to see the way the family works together. Your husband works so hard, he is a great help

[@kathrynwebster6307]

Wow! Your husband is a workhorse!

[@beckybird5367]

I think the house and yard look wonderful. You guys got more energy than I could ever muster up. We plant a Hugh garden but it takes a lot of energy which covid zapped me of.

[@sharonhughes588]

Super, super video!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this!

[@susangriffin-byrne8393]

The sitting area in front of the fireplace is great. A colorful rug will help to break up all the gray. I love the three pieces of art by the barn door. Maybe you could move the lamp to between two of the canvases and a couple smaller pieces on the other side. The art is beautiful, don't cover it. Love, love love the back yard!!! Great job with all your changes, you guys!

[@cathyhall7933]

I absolutely love all your videos, thank you for sharing. I wanted to share something with you that I've noticed that might help you. The end of your videos come very quickly and I find I have to rewind it to enable me to "like" it, which I know helps you. So I'd just say do your "thank you for subscribjng" a bit earlier and add a reminder to like the video, I think it could really increase the number of likes you're getting and really help you out. Keep up the fab work, you're so inspiring. 😊

[@joemartnz]

yay, go Kiwi!! (we're Hamilton NZ 😊)

[@lnwmelon]

Dear Shannon, I love your videos. Ditto to all of these comments. ❤

[@alisonhaddon6121]

Well done all of you, you’ve done a fabulous job. You’re home looks amazing xx

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Nancy-md7qr]

You guys have done a phenomenal job of making your home beautiful! I love it!❤

[@beckybox2596]

Great job, I watched the whole video. Your improvements were amazing. Love the yard! Take care of your husband, he knows what he’s doing! 🎉

[@christinae.burlison936]

I am a designer and even though this isnt a full remodel you did a fantastic job of creating calmness and beauty in a simplistic way! Fantastic job :).

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! 😊

[@lucytitus2183]

You and your husband have created such a beautiful home!!!! I love the kitchen! The color of kitchen is so pretty! ❤

[@KelleeYouPersonalOracle]

It’s unrecognizable!

[@Karisa1316]

I love everything you’ve done with your home. It looks fabulous to me 🥰

[@Arleen1010]

Amazing. Love all the improvements you made to make it your own. It is hard living in a house and doing renovations. Have a Blessed week.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! You too!

[@TheKatelinn]

Can't believe you have been in this house for so many years already, i remember when you first bought it. I must have watched you channel for several years already 😮❤

[@elizabethwhite814]

I love the way you incorporate your children and mother! What a bonding and learning experience! I love it!

[@margaretfinney6546]

You’re so lucky to have your mom and a great relationship with her. I so miss my mom, 🥲 Nice to see that you do not take her for granted and how much you love her, so nice to watch. Great video.💓

[@genniejefferson6588]

Y’all did a beautiful job. Husband is great with the improvements. Wonderful, wonderful AFTER. Oldest son looks just like dad.

[@lorikegley3327]

I love what you've done! It looks so homey & comfortable.❤

[@lindasells4476]

It's so good to see two people work together to make a beautiful home for your family I want to Thank you for sharing

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@noella323]

Very beautiful

[@petmomful2260]

Hey, Gordon Ramsey renovates a whole place overnight on Kitchen Nightmares! lol Seriously, tho, our first home was def a fixer upper. We worked on it for 11 years, and then had to move. Some young woman with a little boy bought it. It sold immediately. It was a lot of work but ended up looking great! I really enjoyed this video, and your home transformation over the years. I like all of your videos. It is cool that you involve the kids, and your mom and you have fun together.

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Very enjoy video. Adore your garden 👏👏💐

[@357QueenBee]

Three boys! Love it. I have three boys and wouldn’t change it for the world. Two are married and one in college. I absolutely love the yard❤

[@rebeccac2683]

Subscribed today after watching how relatable this video is- finally some realistic home improvement- thank you!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks for subbing! I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@TheKlh54]

So nice that you’re young and able bodied. What a labor of love! Especially wonderful that your children are included in the reconstruction. I love the painting? On the fence wall!