Completely Rebuilding My Closet!

[@ArielBissett]

I'm so proud of this project! Thank you to everyone for watching :D My bedroom renovation is coming soon, it's taking a bit longer to edit than I thought so I uploaded this one first! Stay tuned for a whole room of pink floor action!!

[@katelawnmower]

I love your proud mama vibes. I used to live in Vancouver as well, and started a collective house with some friends there. We had a reasonably priced run down place with a landlord that footed the material bill (as long as we did the work), and it was SO MUCH FUN. The feeling of getting it just how you want it, and the pride in having done in yourself is the best! I also had really handy parents with tools and it was definitely the only way it was possible. I live in Montreal now, and am not able/don't need to do renovation projects at the same capacity, but making things and nesting is still my favourite! I love being on this journey, reminiscing, and living vicariously through you!

[@alexiscardenas9147]

I’m so happy for you! This looks great! Also are you tall?

[@pattimessenger6214]

You should be proud! You’re doing great!

[@micah06v8]

Love what you did with the closet! I feel you with the coathangers. I hate crammed hanging clothes! I was thinking, with the part of the closet where the pipe is; you could get a small chest or something to put in that corner for your mittens and hats and stuff; or to put away like big bulky sweaters and stuff in the summer to free up space on the shelves.

[@conniemiles5164]

I love it! Amazing work!

[@tuathetuatara4195]

and just like that, this week got way better

[@ArielBissett]

thanks for hanging out with me 🙈♥️

[@ToriKo_]

Not wrong

[@marcolivresque5300]

legit I was having the shittiest of the weeks and now I'm relieved

[@hammieso7050]

this makes me want to buy a house i have never seen and remodel it. it looks so fun but i know how much work it is

[@ArielBissett]

I really think that at the end of this process I’ll be SO STRONG

[@EliMeadAZ]

@@ArielBissett And you will have made all the designs choices yourself to have the ideal space. It's the best way to go!

[@lydiagappa3938]

Ariel: lets everyone know her family has building knowledge, owns tools already, and helps her. Ariel: films with wet hair in casual clothing and crocs to stain shelves. Ariel: talks about the price of what she's doing. WE LOVE A TRANSPARENT QUEEN. Thanks for being realistic and honest. I love artsy shots as much as the next person, but it's nice to have things balanced out with actual information about what goes into things like this. Home ownership- and ANY kind of remodel, cost so much time and money and require a lot of knowledge and effort! LOVING this series :D Also the pink floor? HECK YEAH

[@AshleyZieman]

Refreshing right! 🤗

[@Nico5890]

omg exactly. THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. lack of transparency/aspirational half-truths probably lead to really bad decisions for uncountable numbers of millennial homebuyers xD it's such a genuine gift

[@cantwelljr]

First of all, I love that you call all shelves 'bookshelves'. On brand. Second, very proud of you for making your plans reality.

[@Squirreltasticqueen]

I hope Ron, Gary and Scott are chillin'

[@asterismos5451]

Shoutout to the lads

[@samiansley5740]

You comment about your dad’s tools, the impact of your mom’s sanding help, and how impactful having help with DIY renovations was so lovely. It helps to remind us all that we work better as a community. Thank you.

[@TheSunriseInside]

‘There is just nothing to complain about in this life, is there?’ Honestly the morsel of happiness I needed in my day

[@kathleencrozier2584]

I’m obsessed with the pink floors and white walls!

[@aliciacooke4453]

As a Nova Scotian that loves old homes, i am WAY too invested in this.

[@emlish]

Same here!

[@IndiumInk]

Sammme

[@alyseandrews1066]

🙌

[@vickydeezombies]

Me too! I always wanted to do something like this but had no courage. This is inspiring!

[@DeeDeeCatMom]

NBer chiming in! Howdie neighbours :)

[@bettychoibooks]

I was literally sat here thinking 'hmm I wonder how Ariel's doing'... and then a video appears!

[@cocowavs]

LOL literally same, her video even showed up on my front page. That's so weird...

[@David-un4cs]

I got so excited lol

[@khiyahillyard3290]

Literally had the same thought today.

[@pnhnut]

Same!!!

[@ToxicRedRose]

Same :D

[@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130]

I just want to know who Ron, Gary, and Scott are 😂

[@ArielBissett]

Me too man me too

[@jessf2660]

Thank you for writing this!

[@musicandloveismylive]

I guess they had a fun time working on that house

[@phyllisstein1837]

@@musicandloveismylive Yes, it does seem that house has a history of happy home-owners making improvements.

[@laurakirwan999]

Why is Iron written too?

[@toryblackwolffe7624]

The big shelf.... I would use it for totes (lidded to keep out dust and labeled so you know what is in it) that you put out of season stuff in. During the winter, summer stuff (shorts, tank tops) would get put in there. Then during the summer, use the tote for your scarves, gloves/mittens and other winter stuff. That way you only have on your easily accessible shelves only what you would be using during that season.

[@annaspray8899]

Motion sensor lights are a game-changer in closets. We installed some in ours a while ago and were so thankful we did! Your closet looks great!

[@KineticKiwi13]

The shelves are GORGEOUS! When u were talking about not needing hanging space I was like... God I'm the opposite... But the fun of diy is making a space work well for you!!

[@alinam5092]

Same. I hang everything, I have special hangers for skirts, pants, this way my clothes are never wrinkled. My boyfriend makes fun of me, he tells me I would also hang my socks, if I could. :))

[@fatmamahmoud2168]

"I measured everything in cm because it's way more accurate" THANK YOU Ariel .. the imperial system is unnecessarily complicated and quite frankly dumb

[@AshleyZieman]

We all agree on this 😂

[@johnspecht72]

Also are we not in Canada? How long do businesses need to adapt to the metric system? Forever?

[@toriladybird511]

I work in both... But thats because UK converted from imperial to metric...

[@robertsitch1415]

I find that bordering the US is why several industries in Canada still make use of imperial measurements.

[@evewithwonder]

I know!!! I was following a tutorial in inches the other day and decided it might be simpler to follow the inches mesurements, rather than have to convert every single mesurement to centimeters... I had a headache by the time I finished the tutorial, with all the 1/16ths I had to add and substract.

[@dilancedillo]

I love your videos. Someday, a mexican booktuber recommend your channel and for some reason, I save your name in my mind but never went to your channel because I don't know much english, especially back then. But now I'm trying to practice listening and I thought: maybe I can start with Ariel. I search your channel and start to see this videos about remodeling your house and all that stuffs. I don't know, I think I'm very happy with your channel and I just wanted say it at loud jajajaja.

[@Anna-pd6dc]

Hey I'm looking for spanish language KZbinrs to practice my Spanish! Can you tell me who that booktuber was, or any other channels en español that you recommend??

[@dilancedillo]

@@Anna-pd6dc Of course! Rainbook is the name of the booktuber that recommended Ariel channel. Also, if you're looking for another spanish booktuber, I recommend Clau Read Book. She's more constant and have a lot of videos if you wanna practice. Also I recommend you Superholly. She has 2 channels: an english one and another in spanish. She's super fluent in both languages because she grow up in USA and México, so, she's pretty awesome and I like her because literally she teach in her channel. Also, has some storytimes so, it's perfect for the listening.

[@Anna-pd6dc]

@@dilancedillo thank you so much!

[@dilancedillo]

@@Anna-pd6dc No problem. I hope have been helpful.

[@baylynn5]

“So there’s just nothing to complain about in this life, is there?” Your personality and positivity are so refreshing to watch. Can’t wait to see more🤗

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

I don't know why, but I love that you painted the pipe.

[@lovepearllynn]

I was also very happy to see the pink pipe!!

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

@@lovepearllynn I spent the whole video wondering what she was going to do with it 😂

[@muqingapologist]

i’ve never been so invested in a closet lol

[@keldyshka]

woo im so happy to see some more on the house :D thanks Ariel, can’t wait to see!!

[@ArielBissett]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the journey!! I’m having a blast making these!

[@keldyshka]

@@ArielBissett That’s awesome!! I live in Ontario so even though it’s still far from Nova Scotia, it feels like you’re my cool neighbour or something :)

[@clarissasilva7648]

The pink floor turned out sooooo nice 😍

[@itsclayo]

kind of random, but i really liked the editing of this video (the music choice, drawing of the closet, etc)

[@ArielBissett]

thank you so much!! :D

[@ez8314]

I am questioning the "dirty baby clown flooring" choice that the previous owner made... For Their Closet???

[@heloise5931]

we all are :'D

[@carolcvargas1]

it's not like closets aren't already used for horror movies, they decided to go a step ahead

[@AeliaReadsBooks]

Maybe it was a nursery at one point?

[@oscar4me123]

Internal external screaming

[@kayseacamp]

Nightmare fuel huh

[@CourtneyPuckett93]

When diy home renovation and booktube are your favorite things to watch on KZbin and one of your favorite booktubers is doing both with a style that I really identify with✨✨✨

[@kassandra4929]

don't let anybody's comments get you down!! you are working so hard for something that means so much to you, and it's turning out beautiful!! keep on keeping on. :)

[@dauriagroux-holt4028]

This looks great! I will say that anyone with a small wardrobe might enjoy hanging their clothes. As someone with fewer than 20 (typically 10-15) items per season of non-athletic-clothing I find it a lot easier to hang. This is purely based on preference and I love that you came up with a wonderful solution that fits your needs.

[@jjamieallover]

the issues i've always had with shelves in closets is that there are never enough! there's usually like 2 so everything becomes one big unusable PILE, so seeing a bunch of shelves like this is so nice and i agree, makes it way easier to see clothes! it turned out really nice :)

[@juliaallpow1144]

i’m cycling through all of your videos and this is the best part of an old house!!! i’ve redone two closets in our house and if we bought the house with the closets how they are i would not have such an appreciation for them. i saw them as old and gross and not functional and then put in work to make them beautiful and work for us and now i have SO MANY good feelings when i see the closets!! i love it!

[@IzHarris]

I am living for these.

[@Rainingstars19]

All I want is for Ariel to keep living her best life so I can live vicariously through it 😍

[@welldonebooks]

i'm so impressed. also it must feel so satisfying to work on this yourself and see the fruits of your labor. i cant wait to see more!

[@acaraj]

So I was checking out my Goodreads challenge progress just this morning, saw that lavender color and wondered how the house was going and now here you are! Looks like you're having a great time! I'm glad thing are working out well so far. And having your parents right there as a resource is so invaluable! I look forward to seeing more. Well don!

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Aaahhhh it looks so good! :D I totally agree with you RE designing your space for your needs, it's like THE BEST feeling ever. I pretty much exclusively wear dresses, so I'm all about the hanging space, but I have so many long sleeve tops it's unreal haha it took like 2 years before our lovely landlords/bae's parents made some built in wardrobes for us and omg... SO satisfying

[@fabulouspinkmk10]

I am very happy with all that you have done ...from purchase of the home to the closet makeover. I appreciate that your pleased with the most humble makeover tasks. We have been owners for more than 22 years and still working on our home.

[@sarahbethh7783]

So envious of the amount of storage space you have! That is one thing our home is lacking. Love the shelving!!

[@jennifererickson9709]

This makes me curious about how everyone likes to store their clothes. I would hang everything if I could. I just feel like my folded clothes are always wrinkly or causing an avalanche haha.

[@potatoboi6188]

Seriously

[@natashamorais6264]

I prefer to hang too. For me, it's easier to see and always ready to go.

[@SkySpiral8]

Stacked clothing just makes me think of spider and mouse nests😳

[@JenCrystal]

I do a bit of a mix, my fancy or formal stuff is hung and everything else is folded and stacked in different ways

[@Beruthiel45]

I just hung things because that's the fittings the builder put in my closet. One quarter long things rod, one quarter shelves. And two quarters with double rods for shorter things. But I do agree shelves are good. I'd be happy to add more instead of two rods one above the other. All the shorter hanging clothes drag on the bottom shelf. 🥴

[@everangel95]

I keep showing these videos to my boyfriend trying to get him to move from big city Texas to rural Canada to rebuild an old house. So far no luck

[@joantrotter3005]

Look for an old house here. I'm thinking there's a cheap old houses website. Just realtor.com is a good start too, just don't put in a bottom dollar amount and you will be surprised what you find.

[@Julia-gr7rh]

Isn't housing stupid cheap in Texas? Cheaper than a lot of places in Canada

[@olivenothing]

@@Julia-gr7rh i live in texas and yes it’s veryyyy cheap

[@camcam794]

I live in Texas. There are plently of old houses in rural towns. Yall should take a look at some

[@otolono2780]

I never expected to watch a home improvement project on a booktuber's channel. Needless to say...I'm going to watch every minute! Can't wait for the next video!

[@susanmark2000]

I spent the morning watching the impeachment trial in USA. I live in USA. Boy did I need this! I was so glad it popped up today. Good job. Good form and great function!

[@brunatonella]

haha the metric system rocks! ❤️

[@maggiemiranda5284]

Your closet idea is not only impressive, but inspiring as well. This is the most practical example of creating a space that "what works for you." I very much look forward to your future diy home projects.

[@Rabhya]

Your mini closet is a combination of beauty and happiness! Your closet has made every piece of clothing meaningful hahaha♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jayweasley]

I love how u shouted out ur family bc I always wonder with people who do extensive diy or renos how they’re doing all these things so casually and then I’m like wait why don’t I know how to do these things, is it so easy to learn?! But most people have some help or at least a lot of advice! Or someone who taught them at some point. So anyway I’m gonna go hang these shelves I bought like 3 years ago lol

[@yubbadubbadubba]

I would suggest on top of the coats, put in some woven baskets (more breathable and aesthetically pleasing than plastic tubs and you can thrift them often for pretty cheap) and have one for the board games, and another for the accessories you mentioned (I would put all the wintry stuff there like hats, gloves/mittens, and scarves). I also would recommend folding the cardigans instead of hanging them (protects the shoulders from becoming misshapen and also adds more space on the hanging rack). The pink flooring is really cute!

[@vools8621]

Closet looks fabulous! Love the white, pink and dark walnut colour palette 🎀👗🥾👖

[@whylal]

It must feel so satisyfying to have a project come together so quickly when so many other things, I assume, are more long-term works in progress.

[@Luis-ej4ei]

I think the outcome added a couple of years to my life expectancy, it just looks amazing. Well done and thanks as always for sharing!

[@lavendersky4324]

It looks so awesome!! I LOVE the pink floor and pipe. I also used shelves for some of my clothing in my closet and find that baskets help me organize undies, socks, swimwear, pjs, and sheets.

[@cineselena]

I think it's the sweetest thing that you and the whole fam are working on this home together

[@maayans.181]

Props to you for doing all of this and still get your nails done haha 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ClaireF_]

Loving these home renovation videos, Ariel! The closet looks great, can’t wait to see what else you do with the place 😊

[@dcam1679]

22:55 “There’s just nothing to complain about in this life, is there?” Loved that! Great job on the closet. I’m so glad I found your channel! 😊

[@Booksandbabel]

I can’t wait to see how your new house progresses. It makes me want to restore an old house. I have kind of always wanted to but your joy makes me want to try

[@rachaeldiviney712]

For the extra space baskets!! Baskets everywhere, makes organising everything so much easier. Is the painted floor permanent or temporary, because won't that chip and scuff really quickly. I'm sure the closet will be fine but the bedroom might cause issues

[@lynnettemcelmurray4597]

Just found your channel!!! Your house is older than mine!!! Mine only 141yrs!! ...seems like always so much work in an old house...Yours will be killer when you get it finished!! The office colors .. oh my !!! Two of my favs!! So much fun to watch your vids!!! Keep up the great work!!!...😻💗

[@thatgirlshel]

you're so quirky cute!! I love the open shelving closet concept! The pink floor is adorable! Could you have possibly built a landing/shelf above the pipe for more storage and "hide" the pipe?

[@NoodlePoodle1234]

Your nail polish. I need a nail polish tour. I’m in love with every color you choose to out in your nails.

[@giuliadellecave7569]

I love how you're working on your house. IT'S SO SWEET! ❤ You could use some boxes to fill with clothes that you're not going to wear for the season, so it'll look tidier and the dust won't accumulate much. 😘

[@sweetpeabee4983]

Omg whenever I hear the phrase "shelves in the closet", my Pavlovian brain response immediately chimes in with "a happy thought, indeed!" 😅 Seriously, though, those shelves actually are super cheerful! And practical! I love how much the house seems to be coming along. Thanks for keeping us posted. 🧡

[@Newt1981]

ughhhh I cannot wait for the bedroom video!! The closet turned out great! Simple and functional and clean! Love when a vision comes to life!

[@karenstairs8273]

I love your family!! When I was making my walk in closet into part of my office, My son helped me. It was nice to do a project with him!

[@ladyicondraco]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey in your home! If I can give one piece of advice, please get come protective gloves when removing all of that old wood. Even a pair of garden gloves would be something! Though I recommend getting hardier gloves than that, I know that they can be expensive. OMG, your closet is so cute!!!!! I was skeptical when you said that you were going to do shelves instead of the long pole, but it turned out so amazingly well!

[@peggynorton5535]

I'm ready for your next project. I've binge watched all renos..Great job on all of them.

[@graceaxisa4213]

Here in Australia, when it comes to construction, we measure everything in millimetres and that makes everything so much more accurate. I love your videos so much and, I confess, that I am watching far too many of them at the moment 😅❤️

[@Sheetalc]

I am so obsessed with your channel ❤️ been watching u for years but recently I relate with you so much and find so much inspiration in ur videos 😗

[@cmjb6118]

I am LIVING for your reno videos! I just bought a house and I’m NOT handy at all, but I’m taking inspiration from you and going to dive right in!

[@jamie5haw204]

I love that you painted the ducting pink too!!!!!

[@sarahsmith2783]

You're living my DREAM. I'm currently renting in Halifax, but I'm saving up to hopefully buy a weird little old house in rural NS in a couple of years and making it over into my dream home. I love watching what you do with your home!

[@SnigelBlixten]

I love the pink flooring! And the corner in behind the went is perfect to keep a couple of bags

[@mediumjohnsilver]

Of course, we here in KZbin Land are curious to know what are your preliminary plans for a home library?

[@ahhh4117]

Hi my special interest is textiles and since most of your wardrobe is knit, folding is actually the best way to store them!

[@HarryHungerDirection]

The PINK floors, I am obsessed with all of these house updates!!!!!

[@heatherburrill]

Enjoying watching these house videos from the beginning 😊. So glad I found you - thanks to Alexandra Gater mentioning your secret room discovery in your bathroom. Thank you for sharing this journey. I love your closet set up ❤ Speaking of measurements, a friend of mine buys really big paper for art canvas where she lives in UK. Sizes best understood in meters. To her incredulous discovery it is all measured in millimeters at the store. 😂

[@heathercatherine877]

You are just the loveliest person! I love your cheeky wee laughs! Closet looks great. Good luck with the rest of your house! Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@abbiegrier207]

YES!! FINALLY someone said it!! hanging clothes is such a chore and just kinda ugly/clunky no matter your closet. hangers are annoying and hanging clothes overall is super annoying. so glad to find someone who shares the same thought process. and the pops out of the closet in the intro and outro are just so funny to me. icing on the cake

[@SydBookWorrom]

I LOVE this, and am so excited to continue your house reno projects🥰🥰

[@auroraasleep]

That has to be the most terrifying linoleum I've ever seen. LOL "Shelves? In a closet." I actually like this. I use those fiber bins on cheap cube shelves for most of my clothes that don't need to be hung up. They work well, can get brought out and picked through, then set back in order without much fuss. (yes, I'm commenting on your videos because it helps pay you... wordy words throw pennies at cool project).

[@SJ-zw4cw]

I adore your effervescent personality. I can't help but smile while watching your videos. Thank you, Ariel!

[@boigeorge1149]

I love watching these sorts of videos, because I'll go down rabbit holes that are adjacently related. For instance, in this case I suddenly had a need to understand old hardwood flooring. Nice closet!

[@MsJu92]

I love this series so much Ariel! Everytime you upload a new video I save it for a time I can watch it without any distraction, so that I can truly savour it XD I am so excited to see how things are going to change over time. Oh and that pink floor is just wonderful xx

[@sherryharding5792]

Well done Ariel! Great that you had given your parents acknowledgement🤗😍🙄 you are so blessed! Very neat closet.

[@erinjoynson-evans1271]

I don't think I'll ever be able to express how excited and happy your house reno videos make me haha. Keep em coming champ

[@lavendernix]

I wasn't sure how I felt about the idea of shelves at first but after seeing the after I absolutely love it !! It came out so great !! :)

[@pattythune3820]

You did awesome! I put shelves in an old coat closet to make a wonderful kitchen pantry and it is much better use of the space

[@rachelcurit7504]

The pink is ridiculously cute and pretty! I love it. And this video is very motivating to get a move on with my current projects.

[@clairekurdelak2913]

Yay! Looks nice! Love the matching hangers. I notice the dark color of the screws; maybe pop in and top the screw heads with white paint?

[@neweverymorningmercy3491]

It looks terrific! Good for you. Makes me want to redo a couple of my closets that are kind of falling apart. The only little suggestion I would make is to paint the screws (holding the brackets) white. You could take a little tiny paint brush from a kid's paint set...you know the kind, long a skinny and thin little brush end...and lightly dab some white paint...it would make those screws disappear.

[@samuelkruk4414]

I wonder what our homies Ron, Gary and Scott are up to now

[@winterwolf1111]

Omg loving the pink industrial pipe

[@emika5477]

I really owe you a huge debt of gratitude... I've been in such a terrible mental slump lately, but I've finally gotten around to catching up with these videos, and they're just reminding me of all the small, seemingly mundane, little adventures that make life worth living, so thank you so much!

[@yahmich]

Best before and after ever! I am new to your channel and have to say that you bring me so much joy. You represent most of us, if we were to take on a project like this. This includes getting things done in pj's and fury crocs with wet hair lol. I am looking forward to seeing how you tackle this adventure! 💜

[@audiofandoms]

the shoutout to your family really warmed my heart

[@alemtedeneke1456]

Home Depot should be sponsoring your content. You are the perfect example of learning and doing. 🤩

[@tkmixon]

What a fantastic idea to paint the floor and the vent pipe pink! Pink makes everything look so cute!

[@MckaylaKatharine]

I love that the floor is pink! I never would have considered coloured flooring.

[@jangarr222]

Love your closet , best wishes from Scotland ☃️

[@zombiepush]

I was thinking of a basket or two behind that pipe and below the hanging clothes, perhaps for favorite blankets when the nights get cold rather than going to a hall closet. Otherwise looks great, I love the colours!

[@TheCollectorofFiction]

I love your collection of Doc Martens!

[@marilynmcpheron3231]

Great closet remake! Only a cautionary comment -- whenever pulling up any lino and breaking it into pieces, you should wear a mask -- it might have asbestos in it. I'm renovating an 1867 farmhouse and the hallway, kitchen and pantry all had lino (with oak floors beneath) --we had it tested and it all had asbestos. The flooring in the pantry was not glued down so I took it up much as you did -- but wore a mask and gloves. We are having a company take up the rest as it is glued down. The cost for the amount being removed we felt was reasonable ($2000). I could have done it following parameters outlined in "how to" spaces but they will be in and do it all in one day so seemed a better use of time.