ARE WE GOING TO REGRET THIS???

[@TrentandAllie]

Thank you all for the love and kind words on today’s video, hope you’re all heading into a restful weekend! Try Honey With Superpowers.. Head to manukora.com/TRENTANDALLIE to get $25 off your Starter Kit! Thanks to Manukora for sponsoring today’s video!

[@kolleenstasevich1540]

My husband and I built a timber frame home with tongue and groove pine ceilings. It was recommended that the pine be oiled, not stained. The oil treats and preserves the wood while leaving the wood natural.

[@kolleenstasevich1540]

BTW, I love feeling a part of your lovely family. ❤

[@laurabutera749]

Please!!! Can you tell me where u got the deer in the bath and those others in ur upstairs bathroom. Looking for them. Love love videos

[@lisastaberg3689]

Thanks for the 25% off ordered my honey

[@tamirayborn160]

My aunt & uncle wanted me to post a comment. They said they have never sealed or stained their pine boards on their ceiling and they have lived in their house for 38 years and the boards still looks great. 😊 We all enjoy watching you and your family build your home. Keep up the good work.

[@the_mum]

Lovely to see Jennifer back and with her beautiful smile. Welcome back Jennifer and I wish you a quick and complete healing.

[@paddlefoot5692]

Glad to see Jennifer back and on the mend 👍 She's such a vital part of it all!

[@kelleygiambro7542]

After having to watch the last 2 videos on our phones because we had no power due to the hurricane, it was nice to finally get to watch one on our tv. We’re in upstate SC, no power for 5 days, but y’all please pray for the families and communities lost because of Helene.

[@chelebox1986]

Am fervently praying for all those still struggling.🙏

[@terijohnson3110]

Praying everyday for all hurricane victims. God bless y’all🙏

[@joyannmace3141]

Praying for those’s struggling . I sent donations for Florida, north and South Carolina Tennessee

[@susanelkin2284]

Sending prayers from New Mexico ✝️🙏🙏🙏

[@geneanuts]

🙏

[@AndrewShaw-n3b]

Trent, when installing tongued and groove boards, or any board that you want tight up, use an off cut of the board, say a foot long, and place that on the tongue of the board you are fixing. You can then hammer that up without fear of damaging the main board and just keep getting a fresh off cut as it gets damaged from repeated hammering! Never hammer straight onto the tongue, even with a rubber mallet. The surest way to damage the tongue! Keep up the good work, look forward to the videos each week. 🇬🇧

[@debrasaints3809]

While it does look great as it is, it would do well to, either 1) use Valspar clear seal, or 2) use Valspar clear varnish. That brand never yellowed my 100+ year old hardwood floors. One main reason to do that is, besides protecting it, is preventing bugs being attracted to the raw wood. Keep in mind your window and door trim will not match the ceiling! Anyway, the house is coming along beautifully! The boys are beautiful and I’m so glad to see that Jennifer is better! Sending love and blessings ❤️🙏🏼

[@Brian19616465]

Attracting bugs is a great point to think about.

[@gailivey2015]

Reasons to stain or seal - condensation creating mold, insects burrowing into the wood.

[@jl33278]

Please let Jennifer know that on Amazon she can purchase a “Even Up” to put on her regular shoe to balance out the height so she does not cause back problems while wearing the boot. Makes it so much more comfortable and stable with the boot. Hope she heals soon.

[@DebraTondu]

I am perfectly okay with taking the gamble on no sealing for the ceiling (I know my opinion is just the thing that sways you there!) But what I really wanted to talk about is sweet Jennifer being back at work already like a trooper!! She is so good with Leo and Billy! God bless her a whole bunch, and I hope her foot or ankle will be good as new soon!! Love to all of you from Michigan!

[@ja_Iam]

I love the raw wood on the ceiling. Has a clean, modern, Scandinavian feel.

[@kimberlyobrien4677]

Oh my goodness Billy looks so much like Leo! Adorable! So happy to see Jennifer again and glad she's feeling better. I love watching you guys and all of your great friends. ❤

[@barbfroman310]

Glad to see Jennifer back. Hope she heals quick!

[@roseanneberrios7174]

Glad to see Jennifer back, and healing.

[@beany530]

So nice to see Jennifer up and about! Heal quickly! 🇨🇦

[@ChristineJackson-o3w]

Welcome back Jennifer,all the best with the Healing of your Foot Injury ❤

[@Grandma_NC]

maybe use something like Osmo or linseed oil on the ceiling wood. My concern would be the wood drying out over time and cracking or splitting.

[@matthewroberts6334]

Trent, when your doing the T&G use about a 12” piece of the scrap to use when your hitting it with a hammer so you don’t break or damage the tongue or grove. The scrap will lock into the piece your wanting to move and will take the damage from the hammering. Just a little tip.

[@karennorris6135]

Welcome back Jennifer!

[@petermoller9976]

There is no mistaking that Leo and Billy are brothers. They look so much alike.

[@amye4087]

Always brings a smile to my face seeing Jennifer's smile. Glad she is on the mend.

[@KristiBranstetter]

Good to see Jennifer back!

[@JudithBisson]

She is amazing and missed dearly, agree welcome back❤

[@maryasher9533]

I am not trying to be bossy but as a former housekeeper(for 30 + years), when there is drywall dust you should use a damp cloth as to not stir up the dust so much it is not good to breath that and you should vacuum after dusting not before.

[@angelenewisk1366]

So lovely to see Jen back and healing well. So sweet what her kids said about carrying her as she’d carried her. 💕💕

[@judithberry9317]

We made a bedroom in our WV cabin with tongue and groove pine boards. We have not stained or sealed it in any way. It is as beautiful as when we put it up. Any cleaning will just require a vacuum with a brush on the end.

[@chasethecat3839]

Best state in the U.S.!

[@janetscott5252]

Love the ceiling! Looks great, do whatever you feel like, your house!! Glad to see Jennifer, shes such a sweetheart! Love listening to Leo converse, knew hed be a talker! Billy will learn from the best! Hugs!🙏💜🙏

[@jrlouis6567]

Trent is right about not sealing or staining the pine T&G ceiling. I have pine T&G in my home that I installed 25 years ago. It gradually changed from the light pine to a beautiful honey color over the 25 years.

[@marlene7969]

I visited a friend once in a cabin with unsealed wood walls and ceilings… cobwebs and any dust and dirt on it was so hard to clean. I would at least put a basic sealer on it. Then all that stuff will come off easily with a flick of your duster.

[@aprilhuffstutler1419]

If you don't treat the ceiling it may turn gray, not yellow. If you like the pine color, you could varnish it with a matte finish and then not worry about it. You're going to get cobwebs, etc up there. Varnish (polyurethane) will make it easier to keep clean.

[@arayishb]

Leo & Billy are so lucky to have Jennifer as their auntie. I could tell what a great mama/auntie she is when she was telling her story of when she fell and her kids were helping her. She kept apologizing for them having to carry her and they answered “you carried us for 9 months, this is nothing!” All kids should appreciate their parent and elders like this. Get well soon Jennifer ❤

[@benitakegler2476]

Good evening on Friday of Favor! Welcome back, Jennifer! It's a blessing to see your smile. Have a great weekend everyone 💜🙏🏽🦋

[@dianaj3139]

Jennifer is a great storyteller! :) I really thought it was sweet that nobody complained about carrying her out. The house is looking so amazing, and I love the ceiling style, it is so fitting for a cabin style home in the mountains! Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us!!

[@AussieTracy]

Glad to see Aunt Jennifer is on the mend 💕💕

[@8cylinderstolife737]

So, we used raw pine tongue and groove in our cabin I built for my mom, and honestly after 3 years now it still looks great. Zero coating and is actually weathering really well without looking yellow or bad. Has held up extremely well and still light and nice.

[@nancychang-vanweissenbruch3809]

So happy to see Jennifer again. Get well soon! Much love to each and everyone of you

[@angiefagan4122]

It’s your house, do what you want! Absolutely love your covered deck! So jealous 😊 So nice to see Jennifer back and on her feet! She has the most beautiful smile❤️

[@shirleynoseworthy7615]

We did a clear coat on our pine ceiling. It hadn't yellowed up to when we sold the house 5 years later. Just helped with cleaning.

[@royconnell2506]

Glad to see Jennifer is doing ok👍👍👍.

[@SillyMe2718]

Just love Jennifer and Grayson…prayers for healing for Jennifer, her smile just lights up the world. 😊😊😊

[@dianefeltman-h3w]

We put the same pine on the ceilings, no sealer or paint. The raw wood looks great!

[@garysoykin2783]

We're glad you're okay Jen we need you you're a wonderful lady😊

[@cjhernandez9758]

Linseed oil For interior timber, linseed is a classic go-to option. Be sure to look for boiled linseed, which takes about 12 hours to one day to dry, as opposed to several days for standard linseed. The advantage of linseed is that it won't impact the color of the wood. It's also water-repellent.

[@jenniferdeleon8954]

I’m glad Jennifer is back! Have a great weekend everyone ❤

[@StephenKlena]

Trent, don’t listen to someone else’s comments. Do what you and Allie want. It’s your choice

[@jackmiller-s5y]

Trent, unsealed natural wood indoors doesn't have to be sealed. That being said, it's a good idea for high-use applications or areas where water damage could occur. Not the case in your LR. Music to your ears!

[@JimTcarver]

Ya!!!!! Jennifer is back, good to see you’re healing well. Welcome back. 🎉

[@anneyday3493]

Glad to see Jennifer taking her injury in a stride... ;) Sending more swift healing wishes.

[@leonasimmons162]

Leo is growing up he speaks so well. Jennifer is so good with him.

[@jessihoerth4966]

SO GLAD to see Jennifer and laughing. She is a trooper!!

[@TheHobbyShop1]

The oil based stuff is what yellows over time. Water based stuff like policrylic made by Mineax seems to remain the same. The sun hitting it also makes it yellow which you won’t have on your ceiling. Personally I’m curious as to how it might look and age without finish on it. Ultimately it’s your house and you should like and not worry about others vies or opinions. The house is looking beautiful guys!

[@sharlyq]

So happy to see Jennifer!! Always the best attitude. ❤ Heal up!!

[@kathyhanson1074]

We left ours up for a year but the bugs that kept coming out were ridiculous so we put a clear seal on the next year and the bugs weren’t bad. I wish we would have sealed before we put them up.

[@JanetFolkerts]

So happy to see Jennifer able to move about, I know it is difficult, and happy she is able to help. The ceiling looks fabulous ! Mother Nature is soooo unpredictable, keep doing what you can. 'This too shall pass"...THANKS for sharing.

[@Dovejep]

It's good to see you doing alright Jennifer! Trent, my only concern with the ceiling is, the smoke from the woodstove smoke will change the color of it BUT only where the smoke goes, so it will change unevenly. If you know what I mean.

[@rosemarylancaster2066]

I did my whole kitchen. We didn’t stain it or seal it. After years, it did darken up a little bit and we love it, I’m so glad we left the wood raw

[@earlaagaard8175]

I know it's too late for the current ceiling, but for next time (or anyone else) - we had an enormous amount of ceiling (3200 square feet of house on two levels) and we used pine T&G as well. But (Gail's idea), we first coated each board with white stain and immediately wiped it off as thoroughly as possible. When dry, up it went. 18 years and we liked it as much at the end as at the beginning. No yellowing, always as bright as the day we put it up.

[@yancie437]

You can use linseed oil, Teak Oil and Danish Oil or some wood oil that will help preserve the wood and should not yellow the wood. and give the wood a sheen or shine to it but it looks more Natural!

[@karincorbin2355]

You can also wax those ceiling boards. Paint and stain are not the only two wood finish choices. Wax comes in natural or stain colors. No drippy mess, no spray but there is plenty of labor to rub it on.

[@marymurphy5069]

If sealed the color you like will stay, if not sealed it will change to a yellowish color and not constant If you seal it with a stain finis it will not be shiny, and will help to seal out odors. You can wait till you have it all up, then spray it all at one time for consistency I love the look of the ceiling

[@vnboss1]

Just rub it with boiled linseed oil it keeps it natural and protect it from moisture

[@kimlittleton4943]

My boyfriend is a carpenter. We have been doing a lot of wood projects. Our favorite, on our island, has been Waterlox. But we have learned, different finishes work best for different surfaces. And different wood, needs different finishes. And different uses of wood, needs different finishes. It does take some research. We love the natural look of the Waterlox however on the surfaces we are using in our kitchen. The best !!! We are very interested, however, in using a wax sealer finish on some other projects we having coming up in the future.

[@jmalone2758]

I've seen decks where the edge board had a 1" overhang with a shallow rabbit routed about 1/"4 from the edge. Reason for this is when water tries to run back under the board it hits the Sharpe edge of the rabbit and breaks away then falls off the board. Something cool to prevent the face boards from premature rotting.

[@maur2far]

Use Howard Feed-N-Wax. It’s a blend of beeswax, carnauba wax & orange oil to keep the wood from drying out, fading, or even cracking. And it smells great!

[@ronmeadows3153]

Just use a water based clearcoat and you can have the look you want with minimal, if any, additional yellowing. You really want to protect the wood with something to keep it from getting dirty with dust.

[@valeriefrench9405]

Yaaay Jennifer we missed you. You’re a truly valuable member of the family

[@AdventuringVanIsle]

Clear coat water based polyurethane won't change the color much (very slightly darken) and will seal it. Even just one coat applied with a roller will do it! And it will prevent it from yellowing over time.

[@RachaelMacKinnon]

Love the raw pine! Speedy recovery Jenifer! Allie, brilliant at juggling it all and keeping kids close for quality time. Such a lovely family. 🥰

[@dandaniels4558]

I hate 23:34 to laugh about Jennifers accident, but she is so funny telling the story.😂😂😂 got to love Jennifer. Nice to see her back Allie dust then vacuum. That way you vacuum up the dust you knock loose when you dust. Such a silly girl. 😜😂 Trent i like the ceiling look with the slats before the tongue & groove 😂 much cheaper to. No tongue & groove. Ok i know,and little late you've already got it up

[@mikekyle4076]

If you do anything, just use linseed oil after it's up

[@lindahill6633]

I have raw pine ceilings for 20 years and they are beautiful, develop a warm mellow color and I have no regret about keeping them bare!😁

[@eugeneharris6898]

Just my 2 cents do as you desire with the ceiling. Clear poly will yellow over time. Leaving it raw will yellow overtime it is pine. The only difference you will notice is that dirt will collect on it in its natural stat and is harder to clean. A coat of polly will make it easier to clean. Finished you can use liquid to clean unfinished no liquids as ot will stain from the liquid and dirt as it sosks it in.

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

1:04 WELCOME BACK AGAGA!!!💖🤗💖

[@superbrezel7497]

I'm truly impressed by Allie and Trent. Truly inspiring. I wish I could talk to them to learn how they do it. Of all the youtubers I follow, despite having had a hard year/few years, constant criticism or "you should/why don't you" 's of some commenters/armchair warriors, two kids and two dogs, a house build and lots and lots of stress, they keep an incredible work ethic, reliable output/quality and seeminly still are able to keep a good work/life balance at the few mentions of off-camera outings with friends. The people around them seem to be happy interacting with them, so they must be nice people. Trent seems to be kinder to himself recently, which I truly am happy to see as he is such a hard worker and doesn't deserve all the criticism thrown at him sometimes (yes "but safety/codes/personnal experience/how dare you" and blablabla, but there is a decent and less insulting way to put it people, come on, read your own comments out loud before posting them). I wish them continued success, they really deserve it.

[@stevenhicks-pl8nq]

You’re going to want to stain that ceiling. Wood starts to fade, gray out, warp contract and expand from moisture which causes cracks. Sealing it stops all that. Use a sealer first then You can go with a water based clear coat finish to minimize bringing out the yellow in the wood.

[@Banagal]

It's so good to see Jennifer again. I'm glad she can get around, even though she needs to wear a boot. Winter is nudging the Fall yet again. Stay warm and safe, everyone!

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

Wow my heart melted when I saw Jennifer with Billy, I bet she has been eager to hold him. Like Leo, Billy looks so relax with Jennifer. Love how you all help fellow neighbours and friends, makes life so much better. Stay safe love to you all xxxxxx 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@debbienix5927]

I love the unfinished wood. It looks so good.

[@leotisbrown6920]

Happy to see Jennifer on her feet!!! 😊

[@CJ-ok7rk]

I am a 95% complete diy'er, I white oak varnished our pine doors but left one as I ran out. 7 years later I still haven't done it but it is super dark yellow compared to the ones I varnished which look more natural.

[@debbiedean3165]

Your home your decision about the wood 😊, you have lots of opinions here. I'm so excited about the deck, it has added balance to your home and is and will impact your lives so much. Good to see you Jennifer 😊, love to all of you 💕

[@truthtalker4038]

Your bedroom that you have now would make a great office once you move to your new bedroom.. It has all that storage!

[@tc7486]

Office/guest room. 😊

[@chrischild7628]

I agree. It's perfect. I've used the old master bedroom for my office in the home. The closet I use for adjustable cubby shelves for paper office supplies. I also have a small child dresser for storing supplies in. Set up and leave room in there for a play area for the kids!!! Then you are with them while you work!!!

[@brandongill5376]

Billy’s eyes get wide just like Leo when he was being filmed as a baby!!! So good to see Jennifer and her beautiful smile

[@210ppp]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I remember wondering if Leo's eyes would always be as wide as he grew. Now it's Billy's turn! Such fun to watch.

[@lindahajek5859]

I am glad Jennifer is doing better!

[@carolscott9973]

I know nothing about construction or wood; however, my two cents would be to leave the wood raw until next year to see how it weathers inside. If you think that you need to seal it at that time, then you can. The worst that will happen is that you will have to replace a few board. Also, your home in the mountains is looking so beautiful, you both (with the help of Brandon, Grayson and Jennifer) have built such an incredible home. I love the new wrap around deck cover, you are going to get so much more use of your veranda in the summer and in the winter. I’m so impressed with everything you both have accomplished.

[@EmbraceTheJourney]

we put up cedar T&G, didn't stain it didn't seal it. Its been 9 years. They look great, Nothing has warped everything has stayed straight, We love the look

[@deborahogburn7080]

Do what works for you, Trent and Allie. If you don’t feel like staining or sealing the wood on the ceiling right now, then don’t. Wood is beautiful regardless how it ages. Love you all! Stay safe!❤❤❤

[@scottrawlings4382]

Looks great ! if it needs to be stained do it before you paint the walls and carpet in !

[@gloriaeller4328]

It was nice to see Jennifer. Welcome back💜 I definitely like the natural wood on the ceiling.

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

Trent you can do whatever you want with those boards you know why?.... Because it's your house!!! Lol ❤

[@davedows4238]

HIS HOUSE!!!!! Bet any divorce lawyer would say otherwise!!!! It's THEIR house!!!

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

@@davedows4238 I wasn't talking about Allie of course it's her house too I meant he don't have to listen to the commenters! Ya know like they were talking about in the video. did you watch it?

[@judysebold1436]

I agree with Trent leave it natural

[@richardjones5255]

Putting a seal on or not sealing wood is a personal choice. Many buildings in history were not sealed, and many of them have lasted for hundreds of years. The wood has changed, but in the case of old buildings the original owner is not there to know. If the choice of the finish rankles with you in the future, you always have the option to make a change. You chose what you've got, be happy and move on, life is far too short to carry regrets in a worry box.

[@NettyRodriguez-z1q]

Jennifer good to see you God bless ❤

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Welcome back Jennifer! It’s looking great! Trent, wood shrinks as it ages!

[@amya2597]

Use a transparent penetrating oil on the wood. It will protect and seal it without changing the color.

[@davidgeorge5146]

Leave the ceiling boards with nothing on them! If you seal them and they change, you’re stuck with them! If bare and they change and you don’t like the look, you can always stain it and make it look the way you want!

[@thomasandrasi3610]

I did the exact same thing you did, raw Pine on the ceiling. Then when the install was finished I white washed the Pine with a solution of white latex primer cut 1 to 1 with water. That was a little time consuming painting row by row with a brush. This sealed the wood in one step, and you still retained being able to see the grain. We are very happy with the results and after 8 years it still looks great. Keep up the good work, my wife and I look forward to all the videos of the family adventures and building projects.

[@mleer1029]

Beeswax is definitely the way to go to seal the wood and maintain the natural color of the pine!

[@Dgervelis1]

Yayyyyyyyyy Jennifer is here. We have missed you.

[@b-man569]

Look up...pickeling..for ceiling boards ( finish )

[@beckiepatrick6900]

Trent I think you’re spot on! The raw look of pine is beautiful and will look great. Go with your gut.

[@garypierce1123]

Hello Jennifer, glad your back and doing well.

[@joyceanthony-huff2914]

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