Is It Cheaper Than A New House? Q&A About My Old House!

[@ArielBissett]

Thank you so much for watching, everyone! It was fun running around the house answering your questions

[@WordShaker95]

Can I just say, I really appreciate that you talk about actual money and actual figures. I think it's really healthy and informative. The stigmas around talking about money is something that needs to be addressed in my eyes. I totally respect people's right to privacy, but also how will people learn anything if we don't talk about it. Thank you!

[@crazybiogeek]

I agree. As long as it's not revealing her location to discuss price, I'm all for it. And maybe others will learn that home ownership, while a constant project no matter what level of repairs the home initially needs, could be a good idea for them. (Down with landlords!)

[@tracy_cakkes]

Also because we’re nosy lol

[@helenadurst5993]

Let's all hope she'll be sponsored by article so that she can get the green couch. Lots of youtubers seem to be sponsored by them nowadays

[@bubunbubun7602]

I highly recommend (Secrets of Sanatan Dharma) available on Amazon and Kindle

[@anniebanana3698]

Literally just came to the comments to say this. She should definitely be able to get a deal with them especially if it's tied to renovations/DIYs. I've seen two different channels who focus on making over spaces with similar or less subscribers, receive gifted couches and furniture from Article.

[@liviutza08]

Spoilers: she gets the green couch 💚☺️

[@Stefana-U]

Ariel telling us that she lives in Canada, without telling us she lives in Canada 🇨🇦 " I have a beaver problem" 🦫 I really love these house videos they are very relaxing

[@amara560]

The way she pronounces the word 'house' is pretty distinct as well.

[@black_horse_lover2655]

When she said she moved to a new Provence.

[@nameslesss]

@@amara560 hewss lol

[@wt042]

The most Canadian thing was Ariel telling us it's -1C outside, feels like -2C, and walking outside in her tennis shoes and a summer dress.

[@LostGeordie]

Any British people feeling attacked by the comments about the washer being in the kitchen 😅

[@fictionfatale3913]

compared to UK standards, this is a MANSION. The terraced house that I share with my parents and siblings is the size of your attic lol

[@ameliapc3943]

Yeah, i live in a small city but the house prices here are pretty terrifying. Her house would probably be worth over a couple million here epescially the land. I recently found a guy on yt that bought an old mining village for 1.4 million which wouldnt even buy a house in my neighbourhood. (My street has a lot smaller houses compared to my neighbours though). When she said what she paid for her house it generally seemed insane to me.

[@ArielBissett]

You're right!! It's all perspective! I've gotten so used to those giant American homes with massive bedrooms and big hallways that I see in photos and social media. All I know is that this house is perfect for me!

[@fictionfatale3913]

@@ArielBissett I can’t comprehend finding such an incredible house for such a tiny price! Our family home was £240,000 and as I said it’s very small, my bedroom is the size of your closet, I can’t wait to see how the renovation turns out

[@atembleq]

Compared to Spain standards.... Everyone here lives in flats, inside big buildings. I lived in UK for a while and it shocked me how even the "worst" neighborhoods were full of terraced houses, that is for rich people here. It depends of what you are used to, it never occurred to me before that we all Spaniards lived in shoe boxes. It makes me a little angry, honestly, how unaware I was of the importance of having YOUR space, not sharing the door, the stairs, the elevator, not hearing your neighbors aaaall day, or even having the littlest tiniest piece of grass.

[@fictionfatale3913]

@@atembleq I was an au pair in Spain and I noticed that - even wealthy people live in apartments, I was a nanny for an affluent family, and even they lived in a flat. My brother in law is Spanish, though he grew up in the remote countryside and his family ran a restaurant. Though in the UK many houses are split into two or even three smaller flats, so they may look like terraces but there are 2 or three families living there.

[@sarahscott409]

*wanders outside in a t-shirt* "It's currently negative 1 - feels like negative 2! That's ok" ... if I didn't already know you were Canadian, I absolutely would after hearing you say that lmao

[@blythebear4532]

They use Celsius instead of Fahrenheit so by US standards its 30-28 degrees out which really is not that bad compared to the negatives

[@sarahscott409]

@@blythebear4532 I'm British so I understand the system she uses, it's just to me negative 2 is still very much cold!

[@JordanThatblondegirl]

From the US and I got very concerned when she said that. Remembered she’s Canadian, but now only slightly less concerned about the t shirt.

[@bookofdaisy9124]

Haha as a Canadian who's winters regularly get close to -30 and sometimes colder, -1 truly does feel like t-shirt weather lol especially when there's no wind chill

[@SpaceDementia_]

Thought the exact same! We've recently been having -1 / -2°c weather on the UK and we're wrapped up in big coats and gloves complaining about how cold it is!

[@TamikaMichelle]

Save up for the dream couch. Its your home and your space and your dream. You deserve it.

[@dudybug]

Ariel! People make a living going in old mines in search for Levi jeans that miners left there 100 years ago (don't ask me why). If those pants are old enough, maybe you could sell them and afford that couch ;)

[@ArielBissett]

That is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard.. but I will look more into the pants hahahaha

[@panicsounds2239]

@@ArielBissett Maybe you can un-crunchy them :D

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

I've never been more invested in the fixing of a house I don't even own.

[@empressche333]

Same here! I’m living in an old house vicariously...

[@leefluty6141]

you: we have power! your furnace: FUCK YEAH WE DO

[@ArielBissett]

Hahahahaha

[@rf1206]

Wilbur said: ✊

[@reaganstanchfield927]

Every time you said "my land" it made me so happy! Owning land, growing food, and having my own home is such a goal of mine, so seeing you do it is inspiring :)

[@vanessaa6409]

Omg same! When she said "my land" I was like damn! She's a whole landlord! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@candidavis1061]

" we have power" Furniss kicks on.... Its confirmed Ariel is a beautiful magical witch

[@ArielBissett]

🔮🔮🔮

[@telishagarris7916]

Ignore the haters. Making your house livable and pleasing for you. Paint is the BEST way to figure out colors, styles, etc that you want. If you don't like it - repaint! Great on the budget and easy to redo if you don't like it a few years down the road. Good luck!

[@lindakaneshiro7633]

I let out a small “weee” whenever Ariel posts a new video lol I’m loving the new house videos!!

[@_sarathedreamer]

“I have a beaver problem” is the most canadian thing you’ve ever said 😂😂

[@melissav3244]

I only refer to a beavers while standing next to a dam lol

[@melissav3244]

She has yet to find the bodies in the closed off fireplace

[@bubunbubun7602]

I highly recommend (Secrets of Sanatan Dharma) available on Amazon and Kindle

[@hhleannem5237]

I've found that green couch on Facebook Market a bunch of times. Just keep your eyes peeled and you'll probably find it at some point! Most often in city areas people purchase it. 😊

[@emb627]

you should do a price breakdown for a room renovation! would be really interesting

[@AshleyZieman]

Omg i would love that cause she always keeps it real!!

[@GoggyL29]

"-1, feels like -2, that's not to bad" never has a more Canadian sentence been said!

[@katemkat]

Rivaled only by, "I have a beaver problem" 🤣

[@april5706]

the fact she is wearing summer clothes at that temperature omg... my australian self could never

[@heatherabner]

As someone who has lived through a many year reno as well. (And still on going..) I find it amazing how adaptable people actually are. We moved our living room to our dining room with the intent on making our living room a games/library , we moved our bedroom to a smaller bed room with the intent on making the owners suite a shared office. Literally everything is possible and just because it is not how others would do it does not make it wrong. We have not had a railing on our stairs for over a year because we don't know what we want to do with it yet. I love watching your journey with your house and it is making us very excited and inspired.

[@heatherabner]

As people we are get to ingrained to how things are "supposed to be" and it is "weird" that people would chose to re-label the rooms in their house to not the specs that were given. They are just boxes. We can put what we want in them. 😊

[@agnes1478]

Honestly, Im so honored to share a name with your house. Her vibes are emaculate, I strive to be that stoic and peaceful. Good luck with all the renovations!!!

[@sweetmountainviolet]

I love the question, "are you happy with your choice?" I live in a market with a housing shortage. rent prices have sky rocketed and so have house prices. I found a bargain house and bought it. Am I happy with my choice? absolutely! the alternative was homelessness. I have no idea if it will be my forever home, but I'm having a fantastic time making it mine. That's my long way of saying I relate. I'm loving watching you.

[@o_o-lj1ym]

Build a bridge over the river. It would look so aesthetic.

[@saoirsemoore9193]

i’m pretty sure people used to put pants up chimneys to block a draft ❤️

[@solarbirdyz]

That's exactly it. Flues that don't have closures and don't have the proper kind of caps at the top of the chimney will both suck heat out (no closure) and also permit downdrafts (no chimney top) when not in use.

[@karlaolivera769]

I mean... This is what I call a Dreamhouse / Dreamland. Your "Ariel fixes her old house" series is so inspiring to me and also very eye-opening.

[@sassysaguaro4906]

What are you going to do when the creek floods? Is there a good height variance/is the property steep? And most importantly, are you going to build a magical little bridge over the creek?

[@carleena]

A bridge would be so cute

[@erinvenuti8302]

Ariel! I recommend buying a hammock for the back deck. We got two cheap ones at the beginning of the pandemic and I have spent SO much time reading in them!!

[@ar.ardilla]

I have to say, you are the cutest, bravest, most enthusiastic gal! Everything sounds like a fun adventure when you mention it. I really wish you get everything exactly the way you want it for a portion of the price! Thanks for sharing this experience with the world, looking forward to seeing Agnes get so pretty! Watching from Argentina!

[@edenlippmann3745]

The irony that, as soon as Ariel says she doesn’t believe in ghosts, a shadow passes across the frame.

[@jfinner1]

I was wondering if anyone was going to mention this lol.

[@cherish78748]

Hahaha my windows do that too when an airplane passes over and my house happens to be in the direct path for its shadow. I mean I'm not saying it's NOT a ghost who knows lols. Only that I see this phenomenon about once a week in my recently built subdivision house.

[@justheather4144]

😂 I noticed that too. Ghost or not it's hilarious 😆

[@amandaaatc]

I live in a place where 20ºC is too cold (seriously). Watching you with no winter clothes saying that -1ºC is okay made me freeze only imagining it.

[@y0utuberculosis]

as a Canadian you get used to going out for short periods in very cold weather because it's too much of a hassle to get your boots and jacket on just to take out the garbage XD

[@samh7206]

Here you go out in -15°C In a t shirt to like go take the trash out lol

[@signewerner1310]

Where on earth is 20˚C TOO COLD? i sweat like a horse when its that warm 😅

[@samh7206]

@@signewerner1310 right...thats summer lol

[@amandaaatc]

@@signewerner1310 welcome to Alagoas, Brazil. Believe it or not, 20°C is probably the coldest temperature we feel around here. Unless we're inside and make a good use of air conditioner 😅

[@poodlegirl55]

You said in a video you bought chairs on Facebook. I just wanted to mention that I bought 17 kitchen cabinets for $400 from someone on Facebook who was removing them to install a new kitchen. They were 15 years old but were solid oak and Amish made. They were very dark but I painted them all. My husband and I have been renovating houses for almost 50 years. Like you said you don't have to spend a lot if you are willing to do the work. Good luck Ariel.

[@shontelle5527]

Also on renovation cost VS new (my partner and I are also renovating an older house), when you reno you get the style and look you want AND new builds are often full of cheap and boring materials

[@hushasmr2692]

As somone who lives in the U.K. I was so confused at the “is your washing mashine in the kitchen” question. It’s where we all have ours 😂

[@jillxh9724]

I also love green couches and I’ve found one for $600 from structube. I know they have locations in Calgary so I’m sure there’s one near you! They have a few different styles, but it’s a good option! Can’t wait to see how the house turns out.

[@ArielBissett]

My second favourite couch is a pink one from Structube! I'm so glad to hear a good review about it!!

[@y0utuberculosis]

@@ArielBissett there are Structubes in Bayers Lake and Dartmouth Crossing in Halifax!

[@yayitsinka]

I too was obsessed with the green velvet Article couch. But I have a cat and could never spend so much on something that could be so easily ruined. My solution has been the IKEA Karlstad, with fully removable upholstery, and aftermarket replacement covers. You can get them in all kinds of colors and materials (even green velvet) on Etsy and other sites. The couch itself is $350 new from IKEA, but also commonly pops up on the local secondhand marketplace! I also found someone giving away free white Karlstad covers, and I plan to dye them to my exact shade of green.

[@empressche333]

Check out Muse and Merchant! My friend just got that couch but in leather..they may have your green one!

[@booksunderstarlight]

Me : look at all the things I need to do. Also me : Dropping EVERYTHING to see a new House video by Ariel!

[@random_person5232]

Imagine sitting near the creek and reading a good book 😌 .

[@phyllisstein1837]

Ah, you're such an pleasant person and so enjoyable to watch. So optimistic and full of life. Thank you for sharing your journey. (I remember when I was young and bought my first house, before you were born. I'm retired now and really love watching young people like you making your way.)

[@DunkanDoughnuts]

As a Brit, it took me a while to understand the washer/dryer in the kitchen question. In my head that's just where they live

[@swimminginhoney]

Yeah in the US/Canada I think they have whole separate rooms for them! I think U.K. homes are just too small for that ahah

[@encyclopediaofelizabeth]

I have had them in the kitchen before and I hate it. I'd sooner want them in the bathroom or in a whole separate room.

[@DunkanDoughnuts]

@@encyclopediaofelizabeth nearly every home I've been in has them in the kitchen. I don't like it but it's hard to imagine a reality where it isn't the default

[@encyclopediaofelizabeth]

@@DunkanDoughnuts I feel bad for you. I grew up in some untraditional homes and of all the things some of them had, the only thing I liked less than laundry in the kitchen was having to walk though a bedroom to get to the only bathroom.

[@AshleyZieman]

In Sweden we have them in the bathroom or in a laundry room :)

[@Msgisellegomez]

I have the smaller version of that green couch you want, but I have it in the navy blue velvet. The only thing I’m going to say about it is the velvet doesn’t wear as well as my partner and I would have liked. It could be because this panini has had us just lounging all the time so we’ve been sitting in it a lot, but it shows wear pretty quickly 🥲 Very comfy but just something to keep in mind since it is so expensive.

[@leticiatoraci9855]

People have a lot of opinions but there is nothing better than to have your own place and not live in a rented place. Sending good vibes, well done ad keep it up!

[@allentowngal4769]

I soooo love your personality! You are intelligent and fun and optimistic! You are tackling this project at a perfect time in your life. I hope you film all of your projects and share them. I am an old independent woman and love seeing young women who are also independent conquering the world. I too had an older small home on my own for 22 yrs and LOVED IT! First thing I did was go to our local Vo-Tech school ( before KZbin home improvement how- to videos) and took a home repair course series. I learned wiring, plumbing, how to use lots of tools and confidence!!! You've got this. Now I sold it all and travel( debt free) full time in my new rv. I was supposed to come to Nova Scotia last summer... but alas Covid. Borders from U.S. still closed. Enjoying sunny Florida rigqht now and hope to get up your way next later this year. Wishing you all the best success!

[@sassysaguaro4906]

I live in the desert, and I am absolutely baffled by you standing in the snow in what is effectively a sundress. I have so many questions, mainly, why not grab a coat??

[@ArielBissett]

I just.. don’t think temperatures around 0 are very cold haha it feels like spring to me! If I’m just gonna be outside for 10 minutes it’s fine! Of course if I was going into town or something I would grab a coat 😅

[@David-un4cs]

You get used to it. Especially if you've always lived in a cooler environment. On the flipside whenever I'm somewhere hot I don't even want to be outdoors away from AC at all.

[@heathern8043]

Oh my gosh I live in Australia and if gets down to like 20 ℃ i think it’s chilly so 0 being not cold to some one is baffling 😂

[@Ludesto]

I love it how it's snowing and Ariel is in dress and sneakers like a true canadian. I'm from the warmest part of Brazil and I froze just watching it lol

[@madzdzia]

ariel! have you discovered that there is a bissett lake in nova scotia? i noticed it while i was looking at a map of nova scotia. it's east of halifax

[@ArielBissett]

Yes!! My dads family is from here! There is also a Bissett road and a Bissett school! All my ancestors!

[@MGthief26]

@@ArielBissett wow that's so cool! Would love to hear more about it in a video if you want :)

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

Fireplace pants/trousers: buy a 9 inch plexiglass cube and seal the trousers inside the cube & keep on display. *Include fragments of other found scraps, anything from a crawl space. Could be FUN

[@emilylouise3394]

Watching all your house videos makes me want to buy a house SO BAD but I don’t even have a job at the moment. One day!!

[@kap319]

We’ve lived in our large house from 1874 since 2005. We are just at the point where I feel like it’s finally finished in the past year or so. Slow and steady is the only way to handle an old house when you’re doing it yourself, especially if you’re doing it properly and not just bandaid style fixes.

[@dammitshelby2603]

I absolutely adore the way you say "house" !

[@mally6101]

I live in Nova Scotia too and let me tell you, you found a real gem with this house! Even though NS is filled with old, beautiful homes with tons of character, they aren't often for sale sadly, and when they do go up for sale, they get snatched up pretty quickly. You got so lucky! Especially with that beautiful property you're on. These videos are so fun and inspiring, so thank you for making them!

[@jeremyweitendorf6723]

If you have books in every room, you could separate the rooms by book genre, and then you could decorate based on each genre

[@GillDawe]

You should totally reach out to Article about partnering for a living room makeover! You definitely have a big enough audience, I know you're more of a book channel than a home reno channel, but I think an argument could be made to them that you'd be reaching a new audience that other DIY channels don't hit.

[@KRoman-bn8ts]

Would love to see Article sponsor your living room renovation so you could get that gorgeous green couch! Love your style!

[@cynicalbuddha]

If you don't notice any active cutting around the beaver pond it's pretty safe to say the lodge is dead or not used anymore and you can pull the dam without fear of them rebuilding. However that doesn't mean you won't get a new family up there eventually. Have fun pulling the dam, beavers are good at what they do. I also love my Wonder Bar, I don't have the one with the fancy bend, but it is also one of my favorite tools!! Plus having a house, especially an old house that needs TLC a lot of fun is learning and learning about the skills you need to do the work. Someone will always have more experience or a better way to do something. Doesn't mean your way is less valid or the experience not rewarding. Love the channel Ariel and love the reno videos, can't wait to see what you get done this summer.

[@Applepopess]

This series about you and your house is legit my favourite thing on KZbin now.

[@YasmimARosa]

that green couch is magnificent!

[@ricardaseven6083]

Awww, it's so wonderful to see you all happy and excited! Loving this for you! Fun story: when I was around 6 years old we lived in a rented home but the old lady in the house next to us died and we were really close to here so my parents bought her house and we spent about two years renovating it to become our amazing home. Annnyywayy, during that time I was also obsessed with Cornelia Funke's book series Wild Chicks and desperately wanted to be the main character so as soon as the property was ours I begged my parents so please let me have chickens in the garden. They said yes and so my three chickens basically lived under constant renovations and in a garden that was mostly a dumping ground but I was an extremely happy child and they were also happy once the garden became an actual garden again and they could run around and eat worms. It was great

[@melo9916]

the way your channel went from not being on my radar to my absolute favorite... i love that you're taking us on this journey with you i get so excited for the little updates - it makes me really happy that there's just a canadian book nerd out there creating her dream piece by piece :)

[@pattimessenger6214]

It will take years to fix up your house. And when you get it done, you will want to tackle some of your earlier projects again, because you have lived with it and discovered that there are things that you would do differently. And, that is a good thing. Technology will change, styles will change, you will want to take better advantage of natural light, etc. Life is about the journey. BTW, I am thankful that my laundry isn’t upstairs. I would rather clean out from a burst or overflowing pipe from my cement floor in the garage than have a second floor washing machine leak and destroy the floor upstairs and the ceiling downstairs, and possibly destroy the basement ceiling as well.

[@seanahill9843]

“it’s currently negative 1” Me, a Texan who just experienced the coldest weather in like a zillion years here had no power or water. “how is she not frozen?! We nearly died” lol

[@amakerwitch]

Oof yeah for real, Texan here too. I still feel like I’ll never be warm again! Would that I could have a fraction of her cold resistance!!

[@lazers28]

Friendly reminder that -1° C is 30°F, so it's cold but not as cold as parts of Texas were.

[@SavidgeReads]

You know how much I love these videos. So lovely seeing sneaky peaks of how it’s all going. That green couch is GORGEOUS. Wow Mr & Mrs Beaver have been busy. Here’s to bold colours, I live my life by them! And here’s to Agnes and Wilbur... and you!!!

[@perfectdayuk]

Did you just lock the door to your 'not haunted' spooky room 🤣 Best not to take any chances 😱 I look forward to seeing future updates 🏡

[@bookofdaisy9124]

As someone who has chickens (we have 6 hens!) I can confirm that they are indeed super fun to have, they're great pets and their eggs taste great!

[@lwolf101]

We moved into a 109 year-old house in August! Old houses are built better typically and I love the character.

[@jamiemasters2464]

You have truly inspired me! I live in BC so as you know housing is INSANE here! Well we found a tiny, cute, little house and we are looking at buying it tomorrow!! I am just so exited for it 🤞🏻 Could you maybe do a video dedicated to what you've learned, to do's and and don'ts of renovations and DIY? I think those would be so cool and fun!

[@empressche333]

Same here! It’s so insane here...

[@autumneaves9025]

Have you looked at Inside Weather for couches? I was able to design a custom bright orange couch in a similar shape to that green one for about $1600.

[@Newt1981]

YA! I look so forward to your house posts!! I'm living vicariously through your new house adventure. This is not a complaint, but I get so impatient waiting for your next upload! hehe. I know it takes a lot of time and effort though, so not a complaint at all. Just a huge appreciation for you sharing !! Also I want you to know that I've completely fallen in love with incorporating overalls into my wardrobe. I had one pair that I was enjoying and when I started watching your videos I was like "Ok I need more overalls." and now I own a few more pairs and love how cute they are. You're my total inspiration in that department! "I have a beaver problem" Might be the most Canadian thing I've ever heard, and I am also Canadian! You mentioned your land flooding, is there risk of the house flooding as well at all? I know how notorious some winters can be for flooding. Loved the video, great questions and loved to see more about the house and your plans in general. Now I want to buy a house and reno it too!!

[@colby840]

As a person that works on old buildings for a living I can confirm that I find old clothes in them often! Got a good chuckle out of that haha

[@JaniceSeagraves]

You are so giddy about your house. You're so cute. Congratulations on your new home and I have you keep enjoying it for years to come. :)

[@samwright8599]

Don't listen to trolls, I'm really proud of you. Even though you don't know me, I'm always proud of people who do this. Much love to you and your family xx

[@SaraCaitlinBerg]

I love that creak! Way bigger than I thought it would be

[@YvetteJourney]

We did the same thing but in the US. Moved from Washington state to Maine in January after looking in our area for a year or so. We found a great old farmhouse in need of some love. It’s got some acreage and a brook, too.

[@freyfrey3768]

Oh my gosh Ariel... I'm just so happy for you! :D It's so wonderful to follow along with your renovations and I'm really loving these longer in debt videos about it. Life in lockdown is lonesome and depressing, but watching your videos really makes me smile and laugh a lot

[@nancyhuffman5802]

In one of your videos, where you redid your brother's old room, when you were making up the9 bed, a bug, or orb passed by. It was the only time anything like that has happened in your remodeling videos. If it was an orb, I think they were and have been so happy with everything you have done so far!!

[@MLauren35]

A true Canadian -1 Celsius in a T-shirt 😁, I love this renovation videos 🥰

[@cherish78748]

Those dirty pants in the fireplace are hilarious. Quick tip if you find any single shoes hidden in cubby holes or small spaces, one shoe all by itself with no mate, that was an old practice. People would build shoes into walls or hide them for good luck or protection of the house. I'm sure you can look up what they mean. Apparently it's also not unusual to find clothes squirreled away in strange places in old homes. I'm not aware that the clothes would have any meaning but I've seen this before on videos about houses. Those pants sure are funny! Good luck with your awesome house

[@booksandyarniness]

I like this series and am glad you are levelling with us about the costs of things as you go. I just hope you are making sure to build things to code for Nova Scotia. Especially for the things like any insulation and plumbing you might have to do.

[@sewitaliano7423]

Don't forget your land too! 2 acres, the type of land, it seems to be flat, useable land, and you have a stream running on it! Nothing like having your own cottage- Heaven! BTW- Chickens are fun, they have their own individual personalities :)

[@donnahannah1367]

You do what you want in your house and don't worry about others opinion There is alot of people who want to give their opinions that know nothing really I love you idea of having books everywhere in your home I have books everywhere and I love going to thrift stores and discovering them 💗

[@bridgetisadreamer]

I look forward to seeing Agnes blossom again with you! She has so much character :) Absolutely obsessed with your river though, obsessed. It's so delightful! You are the most delightful house mouse :)

[@pnhnut]

I have to say that I REALLY admire your guff! Such a great house, and a wonderful journey you are embarking on. Enjoy every minute, and share it with us, lol.

[@ditchthebun9453]

I'm sorry people have been lame and who tries to tell others what to do with their lives? Who am I kidding, it's the internet hahaha. So glad you are happy and loving this experience. I think your house is magnificent. I live in Australia and have dreamed of buying and renovating a beauty like this (with 45+ degree celcius summers though and no air con in old homes that is a BIG challenge haha). I was so excited for you when you discovered and shared your secret spooky room. What a gem! That is going to be an incredible bedroom!!!

[@ashleecarr6974]

I am so impressed that you just walked outside in -1° much less doing it in a t-shirt dress and tennis shoes and like stayed out their casually without shivering. (Writing from 1 hour North of Dallas where we just got snow for the first time in 6 years.) Mad respect. Couldn’t be me.

[@ashleecarr6974]

Lol me just remembering Canadians measure temp in Celsius. So still cold but -1° C is like 30° F and -1° F is like -18° C. Definitely makes a difference.

[@noelleursel7848]

i am LIVING for these videos!!! My dream is ro renovate an older house here in Ontario... just need to wait until the market cools down holy...

[@Lost_in_a_book]

It’s not everyday you come across a pair of pants in your mantelpiece! 🤣🤣 sooo glad you were wearing gloves when you picked them up! Who knows though...perhaps this could provide the basis of a new short story? 😇 loving your house series, Ariel ❤️

[@gracemyer2148]

Loving these house videos! If you are comfortable sharing, could you do a cost breakdown of some of the room renovations or projects as you complete them? Interested to see what that looks like since you are doing so much work yourself.

[@camilamathias94]

I'm in shock with how well you're doing in this summer outfit while outside with snow everywhere hahaha

[@ladyicondraco]

I discovered your channel from the first video in this series on the day it was posted and I am in love with this series! Thank you for taking us along on the ride. It is so nice to see a realistic renovation series from someone who isn't rich.

[@lindabrittner5062]

Great house, great property. Nice dress too.

[@gloriat8427]

You will absolutely LOVE having chickens! They are lovely, very loving, social beings! They love being held, talked to, sung to! Such a joy!!! ❤

[@lilybee_]

I'm so glad I found you looking for books and stayed for your home. You are so smart and resourceful. You absolutely can do anything you set your mind to. Except roofing..your gonna hire someone to go WAY up there, right? Haha.

[@ameerahalgohary]

Your "house" videos are so inspiring to me! And I'm proud of you for going through this journey :D

[@nicolescottwv]

I would love a video of the resources you’ve used to learn the skills you need to renovate! Like tearing up the floor and how to properly sand and paint for longevity etc etc

[@cianfleetwood8099]

Hi Ariel One of your patreon members ask you when do you think or how long it will take you to finish work on your house. You tried to explain when, but the truthful answer to that is an infinite answer. You will always be working on your home to improve it.

[@lukenjanahavas]

Really loving watching your adventure unfold! I live north of Toronto, and the house prices are INSANE so watching this makes me so itchy to move. Your house (and land!) is so gorgeous! Also, thank you for your answer about ghosts. I am such a nonbeliever, it annoys me a lot when people just assume that any old house is absolutely riddled with unrestful spirits. It's an old house. Creaky weird noises are just par for the course. Riddled with weird dirt and possibly vermin, yes. Ghosts, no.

[@suziesiamese]

its really cool seeing all this come together for you and im glad someone is saving one of these beautiful old homes! Be kind to yourself when you feel stressed!

[@zzConundrum]

omg pls film when you get rid of the beaver dam

[@kirawise1701]

I’m so glad you’re making house videos! I’m living vicariously through you until one day I can buy my own farm house in Maine!

[@YellowLotte]

I love love love watching these video's about your house!! Mostly just living vicariously through them bc it'd love to do the same one day. What kind of person would say you're doing it wrong is beyond me. You're doing just fine!!!

[@tansjord]

Ariel’s laugh is literally my favourite sound

[@philippine2240]

I don't know about Canadian beavers, but in Europe, you have to be very carefull when dealing with a dam like destroying it or anything. I suggest checking your wildlife protection laws before destroying anything ! They create brand new humid zones that are super important for the biodiversity. Also beavers are nocturnal so just because you don't see them doesn't mean they are not there

[@carmen.3]

That little river is so dreamy!