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[@kellieh1579]

I was cracking up when you said you and John were a good time. Should’ve put that on the door mat! 😂 All kidding aside, love the stenciling and the wrapped posts. It’s beautiful.

[@liatori6214]

So agree. Denise, when you said to expect something fresh and fun, you've surely ment it! Just love the outcome 😃🖐

[@christineadams796]

The porch looks gorgeous it does look like a home inside and out I love everything that you and your husband have done just a fantastic job it's been so fun and exciting to watch from start to finish it's all just so spectacular I just love it all

[@jennarosepierce2762]

You can move the rock for a bit and lay this black sheeting that is “weed barrier” then relay the stone, and cut holes into the sheeting wherever you want to plant something. That avoids all that weeding

[@philipbrazis8732]

That will last only for awhile the weeds will eventually come up through it

[@deborahderden4860]

It depends on the quality and thickness of the weed barrier; Walmart vs commercial barrier material. I think it is worth the cost to save the labor. It also depends on how thick your bedding material is. We would put in several inches of mulch and any weeds that happened to make it to the top were easy to remove when they were just peeking thru. Just be sure to get the roots also.

[@Amacott99]

@@deborahderden4860 100%. I’ve never had weeds grow through any of our weed barrier at all

[@reremalika_50-73]

My thoughts exactly

[@margarettheisen2170]

I was thinking that also( the weed Barrier)

[@joannevans2829]

Weeds will win that battle every time, speaking from experience! The rocks will need to be removed and cleaned first. Then set them aside while you dig down an inch or so to level out the bed. Next, it’s important to put some kind of metal, stone, or concrete edging in to keep out grass and to give the bed a clean, professional look. Put down a weed barrier of some type, cut holes in to install your plants, then cover with 2-3” of rocks (you’ll need to buy more). You be pleased with the results and it’ll save you hours of backbreaking work in the future.

[@LupieHousewife]

Yeah and I especially like the white rocks. They balance perfectly against all the black. It gives such a clean yet relaxed vibe. I hope she takes your advice. They really do need that weed barrier.

[@mishelleshannon]

Love it! Shout out to your husband this week. Those cedar panels look great!

[@karensteele8147]

It's beautiful. Your stencil design looks like atomic ranch style. I think it adds vintage and modern together. I love outdoor spaces the best. Your voice is so soothing to listen to. I recently developed shingles. I'm in so much pain. It's the devil. So hearing what all you've been up to has uplifted me. I enjoy you and your family so much.

[@jackandlill]

I hope you feel better soon!

[@karensteele8147]

@@jackandlill thank you so much. Pain is unreal today

[@Lizzy43645]

Ok - that final reveal with the cedar pillars had WAY more of an impact than I thought it would. I knew it would be great but that looks phenomenal

[@DeniseBangiyev]

Thank you so much, Liz! I felt the same way 🥰

[@sharontesi4273]

The saying on the mat cracked me up! They're adorable kids though❤

[@TheBeautySpectator]

Using hot water will kill those weeds. Either way it’s a pain in the butt.

[@gondolin12]

itll kill good soil too

[@cherylmiller2334]

Hey Denise! WOW! Everything turned out beautiful! Such a hard working & inspiring young family! The children are so precious and the twins have gotten so big! They look like Mom! How do you tell them apart? Beautiful family!!! 💓💓💙💙🤗

[@annemarie5240]

Wow! Your porch looks amazing. The cedar cladding is a game changer! Love seeing your kiddos laughing and playing. I vote for replacing the rocks with mulch. Maybe someone who needs rocks would come remove them for free? Then, amend the soil, put down weed blocker cloth, add the mulch and make a nice crisp edge to the bed.

[@kayleeg1019]

I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!

[@cessilva9650]

been waiting for this!!! Watching from the PHILIPPINES!!

[@heathercartwright7677]

I'm so glad you framed out the posts with trim - it really finishes them off. I second someone else's comment about installing a weed membrane under the rocks, and I think it would look really crisp if you edged the borders so the white rocks (or mulch) doesn't spill into the grass - wood to match the posts would look amazing, or flexible steel edging to complement the modern look! Well done on all your hard work xxx

[@DeniseBangiyev]

Yes, I totally agree! Thanks for your input. We still have quite a bit of finishing work to do out there but couldn't get it all done this year.

[@marlesmeep]

Definitely one of my favorite transformations! The cedar trim around the post ugh amazing. The porch stenciling was so fun! Loved the mat lol my mom needed one of those when we were little. I adored seeing all the kiddos quite a bit. You have such a beautiful family. Great job!

[@michellepanlilio7952]

Love!! Garden looking great Denise! I would however recommend taking out the rocks and edging the boarder with a straight shovel and putting in black mulch with some landscape lights. A few pointed up towards your house would look lovely ☺️😘

[@DeniseBangiyev]

Yes, we still have a ton to do but this was the bulk of it. We are excited to clean it up more and add lighting as well. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lisabyers2992]

The porch looks so good!! I love all your special touches.

[@candicemorrison9470]

Another great update. Looks amazing. At my home we filled the base of those windows with small pea size gravel. Keeps them a bit cleaner ( just have to clean up falling leaves from time to time from top) and gives a fresher look from inside.

[@janicereed6427]

Denise such great ideas and such sweet helpers. I simply love it . I love the stenciled look another great idea.

[@judyshallstrom415]

Spread a weed and feed product in the rocks. Also suggest that after you get the rocks, you can put a preemergent like preen down. Both work but your plants will need to be in pots. Look for large bowl shaped planters. They are very modern and would be beautiful in black.

[@whimsy339]

So I'm not very good when it comes to decor. But when you were talking about the white rocks I was thinking I bet she plans on taking those out because it's a dated look. Then you said you put them in last year. 🤦‍♀️😝 Shows you how little I know about such things.

[@nevaehholl6122]

NEVER thought i would want a black house, but this changed my mind

[@barbarakohut2147]

Nice job. It is beautiful. The stenciling and the doormat are awesome. You and your husband both did a wonderful job.😀

[@lynnbare2742]

Denise, your porch looks AMAZING !!! There's nothing you can't do !! I am thinking of stenciling my front porch after seeing your porch. Love your channel and your family. Take care ☺

[@musicalfish8]

Egress windows are there for emergency exit purposes. It's not advisable to cover those, especially with heavy items.

[@DeniseBangiyev]

I can promise you, no one is getting out of those windows. They are tiiiiiny from the inside. We also have 4 more of them in the basement.

[@garyflythe1362]

Hopefully it's not a code violation always taught by OSHA you never block any type of emergency exit

[@pockethole1900]

My goodness those boys are the image of John. So cute. Good job on the porch!

[@karentrischuk6903]

Love it all!! The cedar brights it all up! Enjoy!

[@genniejefferson6588]

Absolutely love the transformation. The cutest kids.

[@mariapucciano1896]

Che belle le le tue bimbi sui scalini.bacioni Maria

[@agnesccl2990]

Denise your front door now looks so cozy good 👍 ❤️🥰

[@trudicarabio8965]

I love seeing your visions come to life each week. The porch looks so good & is really special. The girls sitting on the front steps was just precious! Have a great week, Denise!

[@DeniseBangiyev]

Thanks so much for watching, Trudi, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@agnesccl2990]

Your cactus so beautiful 🤩 👍

[@avigailsumaylo6253]

That was a great idea to wrap the posts. I've never seen anyone do that to cement before it looks great! Totally made the stencil design pop!! Are you going to do more stenciling on your patio? Your porch is so cute!!

[@lynnray1271]

My house was built in the early fifties and I also have those grates in the front. Mine were used for delivery of coal back in the day :)

[@selayselay5499]

hallo sehr gute familie 🤩🤩🤩💐🍀🧿

[@Faithb73]

Another fabulous makeover! Love everything. One thing, if you want to keep that cedar looking fresh make sure you seal it. Otherwise it greys quickly.

[@DeniseBangiyev]

Oh we are for sure. John was waiting for the wood filler he ordered to fill the screw holes first ❤️

[@Faithb73]

@@DeniseBangiyev well see, I’ve jumped the gun again😂….I’m glad you’re taking care of it. I love the cedar with the black.

[@jenniferreneecrust8180]

Omgoodness!!! ITS GORGEOUS!! I cant believe the difference. WOW!! LOVE IT!

[@No-sv6mu]

Tickseed grows huge and flops over. I think it looks untidy. Hope it works for you though

[@DeniseBangiyev]

Ugh, I did not realize this 🤦🏼‍♀️ The lady at the nursery recommended it. Thank you for sharing!

[@No-sv6mu]

@@DeniseBangiyev the growth will depend on how much sun they get. Mine looked small and tidy for about 2 years. Then grew into these crazy massive heaps. I truly hope they grow into something manageable. Cause your make over is beautiful!

[@Its.brandi293]

I love it. Just idea I seen your leg chair went down a little bit. I would put a thin board down on top of the grate then cover with a rug.. Very beautiful make over.. You and your husband even your kids as done a beautiful job on the whole house make over..

[@almathees3839]

Great transformation!!! You are so creative! ❤️it!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lisaeason6874]

Take all the rocks out and put a weed barrier down then put your rocks. You can get from lowes or home depot

[@DeniseBangiyev]

We do know that's an option but moving all of those rocks still doesn't seem like something we want to tackle right now. We will eventually.

[@annickaolsson1102]

Wow, Denise! This turned out so great! I love it and I absolutely adore all of your little helpers ❤️

[@manuelabonig4946]

It looks amazing..........and 4 kids wow but you look like a young girl unbelivieble.Regards from Germany

[@lurblur11]

It looks so good!!! I love to see what you're doing to make this house your home. So far I love everything you've done!!!

[@lolawilliams3244]

What can I say??!!?? Let me know when I can buy your home!!! Lol - I adore it... magnificent! Bravo- amazing-awesome- and on and on......😍

[@katemorris8486]

Looks Homey Inviting Friendly & Fun 🏚👫👭🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Motervational & Inspirational. 🌻

[@cristelahogar]

Saludos desde Durango México 🤗

[@marymichelle_]

AGHHH THE TWINS ARE SOO DARN CUTE 😩❤️❤️ and also love the top you're wearing when you were setting up the doormat and chairs

[@raheelamemon8877]

I must say...all things together now looks amazing....bcuz unusual colour choice might be risky but now addition of wood n white planters amazingly worked very well...

[@andrearoth2669]

It looks fantastic 👏 😍 👌 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love it love the stenciling and everything ❤ ♥ 💜 💕 💖 😇 love the twins to nd the girls helping good job girls yay !!!!

[@kathleenspark8734]

Denise, WOW 🤩 🤩🤩🤩🤩 LOVE IT 😍 I love how all the family helps. Your kids are ssssoooo cute. When our boys were small I always said I wish I could put their giggles in a jar and if I was having a bad day, just open the jar. You and John make a great team. You should be so very proud of yourselves. Xx

[@sararoman7875]

Holaaaaa. Me encanto todo , especialmente las columnas tremendas ideas 💪🏽 Los felicito 👐 . Dios bendiga a esos 4 niños .Cariños y mil bendiciones 💕 🙏 . Se cuidan

[@silviolucimar5680]

Oi amiga família linda Deus abençoe sempre 💙💖💕💕💕💕

[@marciaking1489]

Is there nothing y’all can’t do

[@MrsL1211]

Hi from Oxfordshire, UK 😊 It's my first visit to your channel and I really enjoyed this video, the porch looks wonderful 👍 Have subscribed and looking forward to watching your previous videos 😁

[@cindisartors117]

Y'all did an amazing job!!! I used rubber mulch over black landscape fiber and weeds still get thru, so good luck. I can't believe you can get so much done with four small children. Kuddos to you both!!! Such a wonderful transformation.

[@keekeekeeks]

you never fail to motivate 💪👌 love how the porch turned out 🤩

[@cynthiaortiz_m]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico!! Me encanta todo lo qué haces!! Muchas bendiciones para ti y tu familia!!

[@dienacameron5200]

WOW!!!😍💓What a transformation!!😁 It is gorgeous, the whole thing right down to your adorable rug😍 Thanks for all the great tips too!!

[@kristinataddei8138]

Ditch the white rock, looks like something leftover from the 60's!!!...I like what you suggested with the mulch way more, to give it that natural vibe!!!...love the cedar wrapped posts in contrast with dark paint, the aqua color door adds a nice touch as well....cute welcome matt to boot!!!...You guys need to bottle your motivation and sell it, cause you'd be rollin' in the dough!!!.I really like most of everything you've done to your house so far, very inspirational...thank you for all your hard work and sharing it with others, keep those ideas and videos comin'!!!...P.S. you are incredibly brave having cacti around with little ones, and your husband is a gem for taking the kids for the day while you stenciled, it really shows what team players you both are which is so rare to see these days, I wish you nothing but blessings and laughter all your days!!!!!

[@cupgames3994]

Hi, I love your videos, they are very inspiring, it's a shame I can't understand what you say, since I'm from Brazil. I wanted to ask you to put subtitles in Portuguese so it would be perfect HaHa. I think your family is beautiful may God bless you. 💋💋💋

[@sondrasix1668]

This porch is beautiful. I so love your style Girl. You and John work so hard. Thank you for sharing 💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@peggymarshall5671]

Did you go back over your stenciled art with sealer? If not is it holding up ok? BTW, I LOVE THE NEW PORCH and flowerbed!

[@savannahborrego6541]

Gahhhhhh! 😲😲😲 got myself a new favorite video of yours! 🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩

[@susieq8008]

Everything looks so fresh...as for the rocks please pick them up. They are not practical for a garden n make weeding, mowing, and planting so much harder. Lots of work now but you'll be so happy you invested the time.

[@StephanieStone4737]

That is beautiful!!! The natural wood around the columns is perfect. The stenciling is so unique and classy. I personally like the white rocks!

[@melodygarcia86]

Wow what a beautiful transformation! Love the stencil you did! Very unique. ❤️❤️❤️

[@seagal-1]

Re using weed barrier, I recently had a consultation with an eco/ polinator garden pro who nixed using it as it eventually breaks down and just adds micro plastic to our environment. She advised a deep layer of gravel. This is for an area between a huge rhododenron and my house where I'm trying to stop ferns from growing uninvited and to keep moisture to a minimum. I would not use stone for mulch in any flower bed. Natural mulch more plant and human friendly. You are certainly an energetic couple! I liked the stencil a lot. Would have kept the mat simpler. Maybe just the lettering a bit larger. Less is more, but I bet the kids like it. You are an inspiration. I just hired someone to rebuild my front porch. $$$$ Great when you can do your own work.

[@nolascojanina7564]

I love it !!! It is too handsome!!! bravo Denise there is always your personal touch 👏👏👏👏it must be said that Mari and woman you make a great team 👌.Kisses family 😘💖🌺

[@kathyriggs7266]

If you pull all of the rock up and lay down yard fabric cloth, cut and place it around your plantings, it will prevent a lot of weeds from growing. Plus if you make a sharp nice edge border it will make the area look really good. Then put either your rock or mulch on top of the fabric. The mulch needs to be at least 4" thick to prevent the weeds. The rock should be around 3-4" thick. I'm a landscape owner and that is what will prevent the weed from growing. You might get an occasional weed but not as many as you would with the landscape fabric and the thickness from the mulch/rock.

[@janreilly6989]

Wow, looks absolutely gorgeous, you guys did awesome work.. . Hope you have a lovely week ahead...Love & hugs from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@evaperez4139]

New subscriber, love how your cute daughter is holding the hammer. I'm ready lol. Stay safe Greetings from Puerto Rico

[@Nanasews4]

The white rocks are awesome. Make a diy weed killer, spray around rock weekly....no more pulling. I too have rock beds.....I put down lawn fabric in several layers ( cardboard works well, like the chair boxes) ...and they are free. I have even took up my rocks and wash them in a bucket with a little bleach. Love the look.....nice job

[@fatmaats5017]

Çok güzel oldu harikasın 🤩

[@labbrockington7854]

Dennis, the project came out great yes a lot of work but it is worth you , your husband gave you such a blessing taking the 4 beautiful children to the park👍 just love those girls always wanteding to help their dad and mom is so special ❤you have a beautiful family, you are doing a great job keep your head up.🌹💞💃

[@millennialmommaker]

Zipadee zips! We love them. My almost 22 month old still wears them every night.

[@carolecoffman4276]

Spray-N-Grow has great weed killer spray that is organic and will not kill your plants…Absolutely beautiful job..

[@sbkhider]

I was hoping you didn't get rid of the hosta. Your kids are so stinking cute! Giggles are just the best for sure! It looks great! Love the stencil on the porch. It does say "A fun family lives here!"

[@conceicao.bastosconceicao397]

Talk to fast and to much! But in general it's very very good job! Beautiful family. Good edicion.

[@christinamacpherson2157]

Gardening is a great hobby but it's hard work. As usual you both did a fantastic job. I love it. ❤️Art work was inspired. ☺️

[@TheJessicazellner]

I honestly don't know how you and John find the energy for all that you guys do, but you hit another one out of the park! It looks beautiful!

[@bettejanowicz5799]

Love it!! I really like the stencil. I think the stencil would look good on the entire porch, but all that takes time. Again, another beautiful transformation!! The house looks like you and John now!!

[@kathyparker8830]

Everything looks beautiful, I would offer you some advice, but it looks like everyone else has it covered.....lol

[@melissasubatch1324]

I love your home! I as well live in a mid century house and I love getting inspiration from your ideas. The choice of the black outside, chefs kiss! Perfection!

[@hayleebaird-lira5558]

We just moved from Colorado and sold our 1961 tri-level home that we spent 3 years fixing up. Your channel gives me all the feels ❤️

[@ninaopp]

I love it 🥰🥰 I congratulate you!! they are admirable !! all the effort and dedication they have put into your home. Totally beautiful!! a great home for your children 💜💜💜

[@charliejubb7024]

Pull or rake the white rock forward and have it be a border between grass and your planting area and then use bark mulch in the planting area. Put your Buddha and larger rocks in the white rock border to give it an Asian Japanese rock garden theme that would go nicely with the mid century architecture of you house. You all are doing a great job on your home and you have a beautiful family! Continued success!

[@christinashamily4581]

Beautiful! You are so creative, Im going to be sad to see your Tiffany’s blue door leave it really makes the space pop, but I know your new one will be just as beautiful!

[@madgebearp8481]

Great job..I love the white rocks..the new wood beams do make everything pop..love it all💗

[@ruthshellnorth-troup7351]

I really love your flower bed with the white rocks. I had the same thing and I know it can be very frustrating, the weeds but I fixed it. I saw a video on HGTV and what they done was dig up all your rocks put cardboard lay it down first and then put the rocks back on top and then put your plants in cut holes and and it keeps the weeds from coming up through them and it works really really great. Also, your beds are really really big if you want to make them a little bit more narrow And put edging across the front and let the grass grow up to where the other was there to help out with the weeds and all the time you spent digging up weeds the same problem I made Manns a little bit more narrow I made them no more about 12 inches from the house out and that’s it.

[@tepibakes6961]

Wow. Great job! Watching from Philippines ❤️😍

[@kathyclarke5899]

Oh my goodness. So much hard work. I love it. Watching the kiddos help is so satisfying too. It looks amazing. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I hope you guys have a great week.

[@jessyahmed3114]

Amazing 👍👍👍 as usual can't wait to see anew door and another project💖💖 love you so much😘😘

[@malissalopez3570]

Just amazingly beautiful! Your style is soo perfect for like that timeless cozy modern feel. A big mood for the mamas with kids.

[@michelenims2655]

Beautiful- it turned amazing. Yum for Otter Pops- the girls look adorable eating them.🥰

[@ReeseNYC]

Man i would kill them plants so fast! I can never keep them alive🤦🏽‍♀️ maybe one day you can do a plant video & how to maintain them 😁

[@nancyhajeski3360]

Maybe don't put a spiny cactus where little hands could grab it, but other than that, the makeover is wonderful. Love the stenciled floor lattice.

[@joannaaigner8423]

Soy de habla hispana y aunque no entiendo lo que dicen, me encanta verlo.

[@eileenpeterson637]

Love the paint color of your home and the cedar wrapped posts. Love the stenciling you did and and the patio furniture . It all looks terrific.

[@meaganfranklin8395]

Love love love this transformation! But can we talk about your gym routine? You look amazing!!