Tearing Out The Secret Room I Found In My Bathroom

[@ArielBissett]

The bathroom renovation is underway!! Doesn't it look so much bigger?! Thanks very much to Wild for sponsoring this video: if you want check them out use the code ARIEL2024 for 20% off! bit.ly/3O6IOI5

[@lolokov505]

Just wanted to say thank you for filming this! It’s such a fun process to watch you renovate your home. Love the editing style and your laugh. ☺️

[@arobinreads]

Which countries do they send to?

[@kimberbell4238]

Massive!!!

[@bethalaksa9104]

Love, love, love the Wild ad in the tub IN THE YARD 😂😂😂.

[@drekfletch]

I'm wary of things that claim to be waterproof without plastic. Often, the waterproofing is pfas chemicals, which are not compostable and build up in living things without breaking down, reaching toxic levels over time.

[@asiantrumbles1604]

The editing for this is immaculate. “Cutting the pipe seems crazy” Cuts to yall sawing the pipe 😂😂

[@midnightmoonlight8612]

Peak comedy 😂

[@zerosjl7935]

Chef's kiss for the editing lol

[@Amid.the.flowers]

Perfection.

[@thatsroughbuddy-]

That part had me hollering 😂😂😭

[@lilbeth4804]

It’s true! 😂

[@franswey2]

🙋🏼‍♀️ Hello Ariel, I’m a 72 year old woman living in middle Tennessee. I recently found your KZbin channel and I’m so glad I did. I’m enjoying watching your post cleaning up your amazing house. I’m writing to explain the floors painted on the edges and not in the middle. Back in the 1800’s people had either a loose laid linoleum or an area rug that typically didn’t go to wall to wall so the area not covered was painted. My great grandparents victorian home floors were painted like that. They used a glossy dark burgundy paint and it was beautiful. Take care and continue to have a good time bringing the old girl back to life! Fran

[@nanajiloh]

Thank you for explaining that!

[@Newt1981]

I CACKLED at the editing where you say "Part of me says cut the pipe, but that seems crazy" and immediately cuts to cutting the pipe. Amazing. Genius. I love this series so much you have no idea. Your can-do attitude, jumping in and going for it... I love it. One day I hope to have enough executive functioning to tackle stuff like that!

[@aimsly86]

I LOVE that you aren't afraid to jump in - like Miss Frizzle, “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” Learning alongside you is so fun and inspiring! ☺

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

The throwback to the water pipe moment in the kitchen was so good, ahh good times

[@sherrystacyrn589]

And then her delayed laugh.....was the best!

[@artifactartstudio107]

@@sherrystacyrn589she’s got a terrific laugh! I loved that part too.

[@ohjoannabanana]

Shopping list for future Ariel: 1. Hard Hat 2. Reciprocating Saw 3. Oscillating Tool You are doing a great job! The bathroom will look great when you finish!

[@lunabali7674]

Also, safety boots with steel caps

[@leannerae]

Her not wearing better safety gear gives me so much stress!

[@krose6451]

yeah, better safty gear is needed

[@videoaddicto]

And a thick tarp! Throwing the wood down onto something that can then be folded up/dragged/tossed onto the truck bed rather than moving each piece twice ❤❤❤

[@crow-jane]

The bathroom secret room discovery was my intro to your channel, so I’m really excited for this update.

[@lolokov505]

Same!!

[@jenferagen9174]

Same 🙂

[@Itihlwen]

Same!!

[@ArielBissett]

Welcome to the party!!!

[@xeniagiselle]

Mine too!!

[@tamara10]

The shot of the sink standing in the middle of the room is so funny to me

[@denverdubois5835]

As people so often say on the internet, "let that sink in."

[@northwoodfalls1403]

“Gentle renovating” Now THAT is a movement I can get behind 😊 I adore that you type out your to do list with a typewriter on cute paper. Making as much of the process aesthetically pleasing as possible is definitely the move.

[@krose6451]

I felt silly bying a pad with to do list printed on it and a pretty background but it really made a difference to my relationship with to do lists. I actually make use of them now instead of being frustrated with the practice.

[@nancychestnut8928]

I am literally updating my to do list as I watch this! It started during Covid just to stay busy. I find it very effective!

[@YW84LUV]

Every time I see that water-in-the-face kitchen video, I do the same thing...hold my breath until you start cracking up, and then I do the same. By the way, if you have a fireplace, those lathes make THE BEST kindling.

[@ArielBissett]

I’m gonna be reusing that clip for the rest of time hahaha

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

I love hearing your joy and mirth on your channel. When you're just tickled to death with yourself like with the mini truck, or when something bad happens and you laugh like being sprayed with water in the kitchen, your spirit is so beautiful

[@rissjohnson3308]

You saying “I think these closets were added on when some fireplaces were removed a long time ago” at 11:46 made me SO happy lol. I mentioned this theory in the comments of the secret room in the bathroom video and people disagreed 😅 BUT I HAVE BEEN VINDICATED

[@Haleycallaghan]

Omg I remember liking your comment on that video 😂 how funny! I'm glad you got the recognition you deserved lol

[@mnomadvfx]

She agrees with you =/= an OG builder or civil ordnance floor plan saying she is correct and thus both of you being vindicated. It's certainly a highly plausible explanation though.

[@pman2916]

Isn't it the best feeling to be vindicated when judged😊

[@rissjohnson3308]

@@mnomadvfx yes, obviously. I’m not saying it’s definitive, it’s really just a theory I had based on what she showed/said about the space, but I do think it’s a plausible explanation (assuming that empty space was at one time a fireplace/chimney that was later taken out, which is admittedly hard to confirm from behind a screen)

[@sydshome]

If you’re going to advertise to me it better be from a bathtub in the snow 😂 new standard set

[@lauramitchell6725]

Same here!😅🤣😂

[@puffmaggie]

all the praise for the editing is deserved but i also love the setting for the sponsor 😂 what a fantastic shot setting with a bathtub in the snow! woo progress!!

[@Kitty-zm2zy]

I love seeing you demolish at you own pace, in your own way. Makes me realize that the hasty way of working I learned growing up is not the only way

[@Wordsnwood]

Sink goes where the tub was, leave the throne in that corner, and build a nice big walk-in shower in the secret revealed hidden room area. But the sloping ceiling does add some complication that I may not be properly visualizing. Maybe turn that side into a low closet for linens or other storage?

[@skedizzle]

The sloping ceiling could be converted to storage shelves

[@rupe53]

@@skedizzle I did similar in my 1910 home and the short space was perfect to hide a bail of toilet paper, towels, and things that you only need maybe once a week. It also moves the wall forward so you don't keep bumping your head.

[@solarbirdyz]

Old studs like that are super worth keeping, particularly from houses of that age. They tend to be old growth and really strong, so you can do all kinds of things with them, including really nice looking cabinet doors and such. I was a little worried about there being something extra with that non-former-closet-but-still-hidden space stuck in the corner but now it looks like you're in the clear, which is great! I too have found SURPRISE BONUS SPACE and I still have dreams about it regularly so... you might too? xD

[@V1sual3y3z]

I just found out that Shannon, of the channel Shannon Makes, bought an old house to reno in NS last summer! I think it would be so cool if you two did a collab. There aren't a huge number of Canadian youtubers doing this and you are in the same province, though I don't know how close. You could be on cape breton and she could be near Yarmouth. She is a bit smaller of a channel, but if this comment reaches you I really hope you will consider it. You are both living my dream, so I have to live vicariously through you both.

[@y0utuberculosis]

"maybe we just cut the pipe, but that seems crazy" *NEEEORRMMM* (pipe cutting noises)

[@bernicekingma8348]

Sometimes the hardest part of a job is just getting started!

[@abibechard8517]

I can’t tell you how thankful I am that you show this online. I have no desire to remodel. But I’m in a huge new shift that feels new and overwhelming. Watching you break this down and do new things gives me a lot of hope for my personal “secret room”. Thank you for your gift.

[@Torsee]

Next time you’re at the hardware store get an electrical power sniffer. It has a pointy end that if you bring it next to a live wire it sounds. I’m here to tell you that you can absorb electricity. I’ve done it twice. Once when I was a kid. Once when I thought I had the right circuit off..nope. 😂 It feels like intense shaking inside your own wiring..😂 Love your passion!

[@denverdubois5835]

Oh yes, good idea! And I know that sensation...I used to live in a ghetto apartment and the rich slumlord (slumlady) had never upgraded the electrical. The fuse box was NOT grounded so changing fuses was terrifying. I had to somehow pull and replace the fuse without touching the box. One time I screwed up and the shock knocked me off the chair I was standing on. Fun times.....

[@Mike_H76]

Not a plumber, but know how to do many things. I never knew how satisfying it could be watching someone "figure it out"... I'm usually on the teaching side with people that want 10 pages of illustrated instructions and a supervisor before they try to do anything!

[@thisiswilson]

I like how the sink is just freestanding in the middle of a room now lol

[@TheresaHoward-w9n]

Who else adored the comment about maybe finding another secret room? Massive progress hath been made!

[@catarojo6108]

“Gentle renovation” I loved that term😂

[@panthercatstotherescue]

So this might be a crazy idea, but what if moved your washer/dryer upstairs into the bathroom? More room downstairs and then you also don't have to carry your laundry up and down the stairs. Perfect time to do the move. You can even hide it behind a mirror door or something. 😁

[@amandaelizabeth21]

She would have to add plumbing and electrical to hook it all up and it might not be doable. Most likely, once she does the kitchen, she will probably move the laundry to the back of the house where there is the extension that never got completed and is just extra storage space.

[@DesertRockCompany]

Things that I want after watching Ariel’s videos: a home to renovate and a mini truck 🤣

[@leilajaafari8436]

Hit me in the glasses. I’ve never felt more seen.

[@ArielBissett]

hahaha 🤓

[@jackiec859]

I've been spectacle-smacked so many times...including a softball in foul territory (6th grade). Edge of cookie sheet on high shelf. Edge of cabinet door. Thrown book. I could go on....

[@nonisnest9718]

First item on our to do list is always, “Make a List”. That way you will have accomplished something right away! Love that you typed yours. Kudos on all your hard work.

[@chelsea2059]

You cracking yourself up is so funny 😭 I love watching all the transformations!!

[@tiachu]

you’re one of my fav KZbinrs, I will literally watch anything u upload HAHAHA

[@charminsavage2512]

I love the sink in your bathroom! I know you have different plans for the sink in your bathroom, but if you're not going to repurpose it in the house maybe you could set it up outside with a hose running to the tap and a bucket to catch the runoff so you can wash your hands off outside and use the water for plants (be careful of soap, some can damage plants). So excited to see what your plans are now that you have extra space.

[@brendanawesomeness]

I think she said in another vid that she might use it in her other bathroom

[@susanmei9980]

I’ve seen that done and it looks so cute by a garden. 😄

[@penguinslippers]

Watching this (somewhat) randomly reminded me of last summer when my family was helping to renovate my grandmother's investment home. There was crawlspaces between the the walls and the roof on the upper level, and there was a sheet of plywood matching the walls used to close off the space since it was only accesible through the closet. She has a cat that will wander, and you may see where this is going. After not seeing the cat for a whole day, we started getting concerned, and we looked for her for days. One of the times some of us were looking for the cat, they saw a cat roaming the field on the plot neighboring us. When they tries to grab the cat, it hissed and ran away, which later turns out it just looked identical to her cat. That night my mom goes to sleep in the guest bedroom and hears meowing, and assumes she is hallucinating due to exhaustion from searching. She still hears meowing in the morning, so we check in the crawlspace, lo and behold she was in the crawlspace for *6* *full* *days* . At most she has eaten a single mouse in the span of the entire week. That cat has used practically all her lives with the adventures she has had in her 15 or so years.

[@TomatoDreams]

Tearing all that out had to be exhausting but rewarding!! That bathtub was a real trick! I cannot express how excited I am to see this bathroom come along. The secret room reveal last episode opened up so many possibilities to make the bathroom so much more fun because I’m hoping plumber will be able to get shower components into the secret room!!

[@sandyoppenlander]

I randomly found one of your old videos about a month ago and have now watched every single one and started listening to all of the backlist episodes of the podcast 😅 love your content!!! 🫶🫶

[@stacylitwin1466]

I've been doing the exact same!!!

[@sarahleebutterfield6656]

@sandyoppenlander I was legit going to recommend her channel to you because she reminded me of you. 🤣 what are the odds.

[@sandyoppenlander]

@@sarahleebutterfield6656 hahahah oh my gosh I love that we both watch her

[@zoef007]

The key sign of a load bearing wall is the direction of the floor/ ceiling joists above. If they are parallel to the wall you want to remove, they are not load bearing. If they are perpendicular to the wall you want to remove, beware.

[@NilZed1]

EXCEPT when your house is old and has been much DIY’ed over the decades (or centuries here in the UK) by people that didnt know the rules. And yes, you’d think there would be evidence of sinking or shifting or whatever, but sometimes some other element compensates and old houses are often wonky and out of plumb in multiple directions so that doesnt always look suspicious either.

[@rupe53]

The real clue to a load bearing wall is it's running in the same direction as the roof ridge, or it's got beam / joist splices being supported by the wall. No splices and a span of less that 10 - 12 feet then you are probably ok to pull out the wall.

[@mrcryptozoic817]

And if it's constructed with trusses or not. And if it has collar ties or not.

[@mglouise97]

Wow, this opens up the bathroom SO much more. It's going to be incredible

[@FiMilton]

Ariel please get safety glasses! They protect the sides too which glasses don’t. If you can’t find ones that fit over your glasses, stoggles has prescription safety goggles and I have them in green! 💕 Love your videos!

[@renae4094]

While I'm sure it's not fun having brick chunks rain down from your ceiling, I think it's so cool to see the physical reminders of all the different lives your house has lived. Granted the thought process behind 'let's insulate the tub' is still a bit hard to wrap my head around lol. I hope the electrician and plumber bring you good news!

[@floydputnam1999]

You need to invest in a reciprocating saw. It will make demolition WAY FASTER for you. I love your enthusiasm though. keep it up.

[@itscarolinemary]

The delayed laughter after getting sprayed by water 😂 your laugh & personality is amazing

[@mdavis2271]

She’s like the Safiya of home renovation and it’s so amazing!! Two of my favorite things all in one place ❤❤❤

[@randolphfriend8260]

❤️ I insulated the floor underneith & walls around my shower, so that the shower stayed warmer.

[@MorphoMenelaus.]

Hey Ariel, You are blessed with so much strength, talent and will. You are putting so much work into the house. It's quite amazing to watch! I would advise you to put much importance into resting and recovering between projects and taking things slow. Our bodies are amazing and are capable of amazing things. But once they reach a burnout, things turn ugly pretty fast. And A. The recovery is long. B. The body never goes back to what it used to be. Take it from someone who pushed her body a little to hard and a little to far without noticing. Once I realised what happened, I was deep in burnout. Much love!

[@chiaraLT]

Super impressive Ariel! it is awesome how you disassembled everything all by yourself, really your level of determination and strength is impressive! the editing was also super well done, the bathtub scene in the garden is somehow very cinematic :)

[@Itihlwen]

Yeees, wonderful to get a new old house video! I discovered your channel in December when I had a bad case of the covids and watched the entire house series in like 4 days. It has been such a joy and I'm just cheering you on, all the way from Germany!

[@NourishmentRedacted]

I am so excited to see this bathroom come to life !! ❤ Fantastic shots and beautiful editing as always.

[@suecoates8313]

Oh my goodness…loved the way you laughed when you disconnected the washer!😂

[@kimberlymckinzie945]

I was just rewatching all of your videos hoping for a bathroom update because I'm nosy - and here you are blessing us. Love your home style. Your videos have brought me so much joy lately.

[@okayheykae]

Yay I get so excited when you put up a new video! 🎉Sitting in a bathtub in the snow seems like a very Canadian Thing to do haha

[@thestuffz]

So much room! I would suggest the tub/shower/whichever you want to go where the closet once was, relocate that amazing sink to the wall where the foot of the tub was, across from the toilet.

[@RockStarVee]

Fantastic! And you could turn that tub into a raised bed planter with built-in drainage!

[@bruwin]

It's amazing how much room was just wasted by them boarding up a closet. I can't fathom why they would since it would have made a much better bathroom. Anyway, nice job on the demo. Glad none of that was load bearing, but I can't see why it would have been unless they had to replace a rafter when they installed that closet.

[@eternally1912]

whoop whoop progress! i am secretly hoping the bathtub will make a comeback as a planter, or maybe a little pond😶‍🌫

[@nickele]

Ariel sitting in a bathtub outside in the snow watched over by a vigilant garden gnome might just be my favourite shot of this video 😃

[@kareneDallas]

I really love your attitude & willingness to just proceed and figure things out as you go. I often wish my grandfathers or my dad were still living to explain all this to me. They knew & learned from their fathers. I just had a new kitchen faucet put in at a cost of $900 not including the faucet itself. I was shocked. Apparently the 20-year old soddered copper pipes are no longer up to code & the hot & cold connections had to be replaced. I’m done with this nonsense & want to learn to do these things myself. Bravo to you for doing that!

[@staceyn2541]

I love chucking stuff out of the window. Probably good that I don't live in a high-rise. :). Btw, pretty sure you need a special tool to get the drain out. I've seen them for rent at hardware stores. My brother came by to help me with 3 projects yesterday and all 3 are in worse shape than when he started! Gotta go get plumbing supplies this afternoon.

[@christinahaythorne3633]

Sometimes the entire project is overwhelming. Breaking it down makes it so much simpler! Love the sponsor for once!!!!

[@belorama8]

I opened up KZbin and it hadn't even fully loaded and I immediately clicked! I love watching these while I work on my own home projects!

[@MrTJansen]

The transition to the cut right after saying it is crazy was so good.

[@MLiesel]

1:04 “Gentle Renovating” may be my new favorite term

[@mikeakers2043]

the new spot would make an awesome place for a new stand alone shower!

[@aj7058]

I hope you're keeping all these excellent to-do lists.

[@franswey2]

Good morning. Since the bathroom was created years after the house was built, it was probably a bedroom to begin with. The little room you have to walk through was created at that time. What is behind the wall in that room? Is it another hidden space? On the slope side of the bathroom, where the slope stops, a storage cabinet would look great there. There is probably space behind the plaster wall that can be accessed to recess the storage cabinet, giving more flexibility. I love the spooky rooms! Upstairs and downstairs. It looks like a new kitchen was in progress of being added. I’m excited just waiting to see what you’re doing next! Your creek is so powerful, you might be able to use it to generate electricity! It would probably be cheaper and easier to set up over solar. And it would not create an eyesore in your yard. Have a great day and an awesome weekend. Sincerely, Fran PS Good idea to keep your location secret, especially if you don’t want 338k fans 😇 to come and see you😁 🤣 🤔 of course that would be a lot of free laborers 😂😊

[@veronica.theswamphag]

Youre one of the few KZbin creators that I actually like wait and anticipate new uploads from and go back to rewatch like I actually love u sm thanks for doing what you do and being you :')

[@02271953me]

Easy for me to say how exciting when I'm not the one doing the work. Awesome video and thanks for the content!

[@jeaniemcdonald1301]

Suggestion for you not to get hit in the face with the floor trim. You know how you used a flat head screwdriver to remove the paneling from the wall, hitting it with the hammer. Well, do that to that floor trim first. Between the wall and trim first. That way it doesn't fly up into your face. Then do the same to under the trim, still using the hammer and screwdriver. To me it works faster and easier than using the wonder-bar. That is how I did it in my home remodels. Great work and I love your home.

[@susankelley1427]

Just an idea. I had a friend remodel and use his old bathtub outside up against his garden shed as a pool for 1 in the summer. He just puts a stopper in and fills it with the hose. He loves it. You could also use it for a planter, or a small fish pond ect.

[@joyindrelie6715]

I LOVE the revisit to the pressurized line and you laughing with water gushing into the sink. A favorite moment of all time!

[@rickee2652]

Im kind fascinated how that (admittedly beautiful) sink just stays there like a monolith in an increasingly bare plane

[@raisavlogs8877]

I wish the original home owners could see you restoring their home and returning it to its former beauty ❤

[@accountforwastingtime]

You sitting in the tub in the yard in the snow and being like 'tub removed, checked' and doing the sponsorship from said bathtub is why this is one of my favourite home reno things! PS: at least for the sake of all of our anxieties and your local ER nurses, hard hat next time you're tearing at a ceiling! Pleaseeeeeee (Can we get a hard hat sponsor over here??)

[@mallorycvicious]

7:45 “part of me is like let’s just cut the pipe but that seems crazy” the cut has me in tears 😭🤣

[@deborah.q]

I appreciate that you threw your trash out the window. A while back i took carpet out of an upstairs room. It all went out the window!! 😂

[@ahostv00]

Ariel, I am so impressed with how your knowledge, patience, confidence and physical strength have grown on this journey!

[@bonelifer]

Of course it's attached to there, that's the overflow drain. :) If it wasn't attached, the water would just flow out into the wall and downstairs.

[@ricardaseven6083]

Ariel, you are doing such an amazing job! I can't even begin to imagine how stressfull and exhausting this renovation gets at times so i am here to tell you YOU'RE DOING GREAT!!!

[@susanross1651]

You could put a large bath in your new found closet space & just put your shower over it. That would free up even more floor space in the room.

[@webistebi8310]

I love you so much!!! That hearty laugh at the “oops moment” with the washing machine was e v e r y t h i n g!!!! 😘

[@meghanhughes]

I LOVE YOU BUDDY YOU'RE DOING GREAT

[@ArielBissett]

🥲🥲🥲

[@gnostic268]

A manual typewriter. I remember playing with my grandfather's old typewriter back in the 1970s

[@amapinup]

My grandpa is 93 and still has his type writer my kids now play with it. That thing has held up to multiple generations playing with it.

[@arobinreads]

Great idea to do these videos in parts. It's super fun but also manageable for you. Win win! 🎉

[@saraht3196]

i'm SO glad you had those glasses on 😅 a guy i knew was splitting wood/sticks and badly injured his eye after it bounced back up at him. eye safety is important 💗

[@dokida]

as someone who works thw plumbing department, cutting the pipe only seems crazy to homeowners. it's a 50/50 shot whether you can get it out manually or if you just have to cut it out and adapt. you did great!

[@ArielBissett]

Love to hear this 😅

[@alexiscardenas9147]

THE SECRET ROOM! It opens to Narnia!!!

[@xingcat]

The Lion, the Witch, and the Washroom!

[@katarinakidd9450]

I love the little laughs of success throughout the process, like "haha, I've bested you bathtub!"

[@mwalton504]

You are going to have an amazing house when you get finished with your remodels.

[@BrebearMckae]

my two favorite moments of this video were the trim flying up and hitting your glasses RIGHT after you describe that exact thing happening the first time you'd ever removed trim... and also you saying it seemed dumb to cut the pipe right before cutting to a shot of cutting the pipe. GOLD. lol

[@purpshiso]

alot of these remodel videos bug me because the wood that is being removed is really cool old wood that could be repurposed. I am remodeling an 1890 house and have salvaged alot of the old beams to re-use. They are solid and have a cool look to them too, much like the studs you took out!

[@purpshiso]

also, you can save alot on dump fees if you burn the old lath! also, the plaster makes ok land fill if you have any landscaping to do outside. I saved all the lath and use it to start my woodstove. also plan on making some cool decorative stuff with it, The old plaster in my house is basically limestone and horsehair and sand, which is all ok to put into the ground. I am saving a ton on dump fees!

[@alarcon99]

There’s nothing to it but to do it!! I LOVE that you broke it into smaller chunks and I LOVE that you dove into taking the tub out. That’s the kind of thing that appears really intimidating if you have never done it before and you’re inspiring women everywhere to just GET IT DONE!! I LOVE IT! ❤❤❤

[@maharuqs]

the sponsorship in the bathtub was hilarious and awesome

[@tmtb80]

The little art deco tub is super cute.

[@paigewalsh1405]

Ariel! I just want to say I love watching your videos so MUCH. Your positive attitude is so refreshing and an inspiration to me. I can’t wait to see your bathroom come together! ❤️

[@novampires223]

Love the lavender and green paint in the downstairs!

[@Squabetty]

You are SO inspiring!! What a chore, but you DID IT!!!! The next stuff is the fun stuff! Designing and picking colors and then the BEST part of all…being done with the brand new bathroom! Way to go Ariel!

[@leahsdreams]

As someone that's renovated houses and plumbing, I'm in complete awe of what you're able to accomplish. 10/10. Keep at it!

[@lionfearts]

love the outfit colour coordination with the studs in your thumbnail haha :)

[@Justbeeadi]

Yes! Another installment of my favorite addiction!! 😂