DIYer's attempt FLOATING HOUSE renovation...

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

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[@sharonoldham4374]

It is amazing how paint and flooring changes a room into a space if possibilities. You and Brandon are doing a superb job. 😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That’s a great way to put it! 🙌🙌 thanks so much

[@gregmontgomery3730]

Can't understand why you two aren't well past 100k already. Always look forward to friday nights wondering what you've been up to all week.

[@brandonwilson1739]

They are genuine. Takes longer than the fake stuff. But they are getting there!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Really appreciate this!! Maybe one day! In the meantime we sure do love making videos and sharing them with yall, so we’re happy either way. 🙏💪

[@bethtrott4772]

I save their video until Saturday morning 🌄 it's a great way to start the weekend for me!

[@bethgahring6676]

Truth!!

[@jenniferkepler4382]

Sooo.. Now y’all got my hubby running around yelling “Nuuut Baaaag” 🤣 Love how real you both are! Thank you for being such a blessing to us! Normally I don’t post but this was so worth it! Big hugs from Michigan! 🤗

[@brandonjones803]

Sorry not sorry!😂😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

😂😂 lordy lordy!! That’s hilarious. Thanks for the comment! 💛

[@lindavolk9958]

It looks fantastic!! Whoever buys yhis house will be able to watch the videos and see how well it is made. Lucky people!! ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️❤️ we got some serious quality control built in for them LOL. Thank you!!

[@victoriastratford6009]

You have inspired me to make my own oat milk- it’s so much easier than I expected

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Right?! I was amazed haha. Play around with adding things in (salt, honey, cinnamon or vanilla, etc) and you’ll get your ideal flavor after just a couple batches! 🙌

[@lynhardie6291]

Thanks for the 'why not' hack.😂 I'm definitely going to give it a go. The cabin looks more and more amazing after each week. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Do it!! So simple and cheap, still super yummy! Thanks so much 🙏

[@lesleylatham8414]

Cabin looks fabulous! I'd love to live there ❤ I like seeing the whole process, so time-lapse is great. Thanks again for sharing. (Also, "nuuut baaag".....hilarious 😂)

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you for that feedback! Timelapsing is the easiest way for us to film most progress of course, as it’s hands off, but I always wonder if it’s as engaging. Glad you enjoy! LOL never know what’s next outta brandon’s mouth! 🤣

[@meredithstack763]

You guys are INCREDIBLE!! Keep making these vidoes Sarah... you are inspiring the world!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So appreciate your encouragement Mere!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@melanie2846]

Wow, it is looking fantastic! Y’all are so lucky to have Brandon’s momma there to give you some good tricks of the trade! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. See y’all next week!😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yes we are!! Thanks so much! 💙

[@sarameitner6770]

The results you are achieving through all your intensive work are - simply - stunning. I SO appreciate being able to follow you on this journey!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@moomoocho1196]

Brandon’s comments are the best!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🤪😆

[@bethgahring6676]

Iko is living the best dog life!❤ Loving the new house so much! You are doing phenomenal work on it. It is going to be gorgeous!😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much!! Iko is the best 🥰

[@sherrycampbell6957]

Such an amazing job y’all are doing! Stay strong the end is in sight!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So close!! 💪💙

[@RedHotFiat]

It's always exciting to get to the end of a project and see your vision coming to life. Also, a little frustrating with all the little things that have to be done to be able to say, Finished!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Right?! Soooo many little things, they seem to add insult to injury sometimes after working so hard on the big things 😂 but that’s all part of it! Excited to be coming down the home stretch nonetheless.

[@darlene4232]

That is probably built better than most houses on land except for the Perkin Brothers they do it right also

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 😃🙏

[@scottmmagby7057]

Enjoyed your video, That floor looks fantastic. I have never drank oat milk before, but it looks like it would be good! I wonder what them ducks thought watchin' Mr Brandon poop, they was probably thinkin' what is that coming out of that human! Lol! Ya'll are so down to earth. Thats why I watch!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Oat milk is my fave out of the nondairy milks! But I love oatmeal and oatmeal raisin cookies and anything with oats so maybe that’s why. 😅 Hahah oh to be in the mind of a duck watching brandon poop! 🤪 Lol glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@chandrasutton4669]

Looks fantastic, guys!!! 😊🎉❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@donnaprescott6419]

It’s looking Great love watching your videos! 🎉❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I'm so glad! 💙💙

[@leonagann5161]

Love the paint differences. The sink is so cool! I laughed every time saw Iko with her toy. You guys are doing a fantastic job!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Iko sure has been attached to her Sheepy lately! 😅 wants to take it everywhere, it’s so cute. Thanks!! ❤️

[@lozen_ge]

WOW!! It's really coming together, as usual, great job you two! You never fail to inspire me to get off my butt and get some projects done!! Wishing you the best from the mitten state

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Happy to serve as some inspiration!! Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks so much!! 💛💛

[@marykathrynmcgregor8612]

Wow! So much was done this week!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Big progress!! 💪

[@James_71]

Wow guys...It's looking so good 🔥 Great work

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much!! 😃

[@carlapierle8623]

Wow! You got a LOT accomplished this week! It's looking GREAT!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

It’s coming together huh?! 🙏❤️ thank you!!

[@patrickdeserisy2634]

Looking GREAT!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 😃

[@Wandering_whatsnext]

Looking good y’all. Looking real good.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@mikeabbott7209]

Y'all Defently Could Use A Sponsor Of Sorts. Love , The Videos And Iko.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Working on it! 💪 thanks so much!!

[@KonTikiBea]

Great job on the paint and flooring !!! :) And thanks for Oatmilk receipe

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks!!! Yay hope you enjoy! 🥛

[@JulieSopko]

You guys do such amazing work and such an awesome transformation. Would love to live on the water ❤️🥰👍 🌅

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much!!! 🤗

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Our pleasure! 😊

[@michellewinkler3985]

Beautiful, be so proud! :)

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 💙 getting there for sure!

[@melissacase7554]

I was a a "lunch lady" for 15 years...started when my kids started school....we used prune puree, in cakes, for a while, it tasted great and made good cakes...(for Brandon😎) LOL...Y'ALL ARE THE CUTEST!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahaha thank you!! 🥰

[@steadygleamin5541]

Looks real nice y’all.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏 appreciate it!!

[@Sgtkode]

You were talking about the different white paints and it reminded me that the Glidden paint company made a white paint that would hide cigarette smoke. We used it in apartments.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Oh man I bet that was a popular product! 😅 not nearly as much smoking indoors these days as there used to be luckily!!

[@Una...]

Great work! Much love from the North Oregon Coast! 🌊🩵

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Appreciate you!! 🩵

[@melindarains3130]

Looking awesome

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Getting there! 😃💪

[@ambertyler5844]

So pretty. I love the trim.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yay! Thanks so much!

[@DunstanW]

👋🏾 Hi there happy Friday happy week..👀👀👀

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Happy happy weekend!! 🥰

[@bethaniejify]

Those floors. It really is starting to look like a home.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

right?! 😍 the vision is coming together!

[@wjutjck1]

The floating cabin is really starting to look nice. Too bad I live so far away.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks!! 🙏 who knows, maybe one day you’ll want/need to relocate! 👀

[@thelmajones8302]

Looks awesome! That shirt needs to be in my closet. 😍

[@brandonjones803]

No closets in a tiny home

[@thelmajones8302]

Not your closet. My closet.

[@yardarm5]

. that’s a great Brandon ‘ shirt ‘

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aye aye! 🫡 🏴‍☠️

[@darlene4232]

Looks good

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks!!

[@kristined7767]

hehe you need to move in this house :) nice job:)

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

haha thanks! & the biggest selling point (in our minds) is still yet to come… the massive dock space we’re adding on!!

[@containyourlife]

FYI If you blend the oats first in to a fine powder then mix with the cold water you should find that it blends much smoother and silkier, with less sediment. I use a coffee grinder, but any blender should work fine. Let us know if you find it any better.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Oh what a great tip!! I could see how that would work! I will definitely try it! 💓

[@patdietz1649]

Love to have one 😅

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So much fun! you know where to find us if interested 😎

[@vonheise]

The only reason I can think of for you to stay in your current location is the location... I know that KZbinrs want to make their merch. personal to lead others to their channel or get questions asked, but based considering selling them myself and communicating with Teespring and KZbinrs, the more generic or personal to the buyer the more shirts sell. So I suppose it depends on whether one wants to sell their channel or sell more shirts is the decision one has to be made. There are so many shirts I have bought over the years concerning boating, travel to places, camping and the Air Force which have worn or faded out and can't be replaced is why I am considering getting my own made for me, and likely so many others like me.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

We’re not really selling the shirts for the sake of profit, the margins are low and it takes a lot of hassle haha. They’re more just a way for people to engage and feel more connected with the channel while also purchasing something healthy and practical for their lives when they’re not watching youtube! (sun protection)

[@Raym17]

He is so add and adhd I love it so me 😂

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

😂😂👏

[@susanjackson517]

Yes, sell your merch! :)

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Oh yea! We have some fun ideas for more items too!! 😃

[@brandonwilson1739]

You guys are so bad ass!! I want to come back, but you gotta put me to work! What can I do for you?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Diver brandon! Always so generous 🙏💪 Ah should be done with this project super soon, we’re hoping not to get into too much more work (besides our normal job’s work) this summer!! Maybe a new project in the fall though?!

[@adamgorman8874]

Rockin the Guns n Roses you sweet child!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

you know how I do!! 🤘

[@adamgorman8874]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses take me down to Fontana City where the trees are green and the houses are purty.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🤣🎶 OH WONT YOU PLZ TAKE ME HOOOMMMME

[@adamgorman8874]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 🤘😝

[@benlaferriere9150]

Brandon ol buddy ol pal... pooping with the scenery of ducks😂 well I think I can totally top that! Couple yrs ago getting a early morning 💩 at camp I was sitting in the ol poop shack when a yearling moose came up on my poop n decided hey I guess I'll drop a load right now... now considering how these moose normally stay safe distance from humans I was a little shocked yet amazed that literally together a moose towner....n a moose... enjoying my coffee and a 💩 ten foot apart 😂 now how about that!!!!! BTW place is definitely looking fabulous great job with the remodel!!! 😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahaha okay yep I think you win!!! 🏆

[@hawkwrangler1950]

Ducks watching me poop. 🤣

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

😝 not an abnormal occurrence around here !

[@jsnpixie40]

Which brand and type of caulk do you use when doing your caulking??

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Dap! the alex fast dry paint & trim. always white, never get clear… it turns yellow and becomes visible even underneath paint as we once learned the hard way lol

[@janingham1823]

It looks fantastic!!! I’m thinking if you are putting bunk beds in then you have a purchaser who has a wish list. It is absolutely lovely. Nice job Sarah and Brandon.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Oh yeah, already got the bunk beds! Of course a purchaser could swap those out for a queen if desired, but we figured more folks might want bunks for kids/grandkids. You know where to find us if interested! 😉💛

[@rvbjr]

Question for ya... shouldn't the bedroom doors open into the rooms so you could leave them open during the day?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

We angled the entryway there to leave room for the open doors, as the bedrooms are just the right size for the beds but no extra space for a full door swing radius. Would have had to extend bedrooms out a foot or two into what is now the living room in order to have room for inward swinging doors.

[@rvbjr]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Gotcha! It's hard to tell the size and angles on the videos.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

it really is, especially with tiny homes! grrr

[@BlossomBjornson]

Is there any place I can see the homes available on the lake? :0

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

No, there is no central website or single place they get listed unfortunately! A lot of word of mouth, some facebook marketplace, facebook groups, craigslist, etc

[@BlossomBjornson]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses oh my gosh thank you so much for getting back to me! is it worth coming down on my own to see whats available?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

This place is totally worth visiting in and of itself but I’d say you won’t be able to “see” whether something is available by being here physically! There aren’t like for sale signs or anything like that. So i’m not sure that would be helpful if that’s the main reason for coming! ❤️‍🩹

[@BlossomBjornson]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses well thank you so much for getting back to me twice! I appreciate it :>

[@GlockMan70]

I can't find the udders on a oat flake.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

😝 just keep looking!

[@kcbguy57]

Looks great. One question... why make the doors open out into the kitchen/living area. Seems if door are open they will constantly be in the way, and if they are closed, makes space smaller.

[@CoriNagy]

I was thinking that too. 😊 The house looks amazing!!! ❤❤❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Good question!! Being that it’s a tiny house, the bedrooms are sized such that there is really only room for the bed(s). If the doors open into the bedrooms, they’ll hit the bed before they can open fully and stay open. The entryway is cut in at an angle though for the doors to stay open if desired and not protrude into the living space on one side or hit the [future] kitchen island on the other!

[@redheart227]

Why did you put doors on backwoods going out instead of in so doesn't take up space in living area

[@brandonjones803]

Backwards! Up is down. The bedrooms are smaller leaving more space in them. The angled section is for the doors. This is a tiny home. 😊

[@karengradzki3808]

I really like mostly everything you’ve done. If I were to buy this lovely little floating house, the first thing I would change out the bathroom faucet. It seems to come out of the wall too far and would make it very awkward for brushing teeth or washing the face.

[@brandonjones803]

If you look in the video the sink is not plumbed in. It’s pushed back to the wall. When we stain it the sink sits forward. Then your teeth brushing would be to your liking! 😂

[@michieljooste3503]

You are going to end up moving into this house 😂. Or can you move it into your cove?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

😂 we could move it if we wanted to, though our house was designed for the various environmental conditions & anchoring setup unique to that cove, and this house of course isn’t. might still work with some modifications!