EP 9: Not All It's Cracked Up To Be | DITCHING THE SPLIT

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FAQ: We are a Canadian married duo that have been sharing the renovation of our home and outdoor projects on social media since June 2020! We have a passion for renovation and design and aim to inspire others to make their house into a home. For more about us & our projects check out our website! aspenackley.com

[@mannymccray424]

This is becoming one of my favorite KZbin channels. It’s nice to see videos where people actually make progress each week.

[@aspenackley]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@pizzle58]

Lovely couple setting a great example for the power of what working together and making your home yours really means.

[@sylviawoods6486]

I am so happy you put your handprints and added your fur babies paw prints. I bought my first home in 1973. I paid $21,200. We had to put $200 down and borrow that. LOL I lived there until 1993. We had a huge deck added in about 1988. We had our son and daughter put their names and hand prints in the concrete. I stopped at the house for a garage sale. The owner asked me if the handprints were from us. I had totally forgotten about that. My son was 5 and my daughter was 17. Now they are 52 and 40.

[@saxman362]

"Wow. Did you detect that with your mind?" 😂😂😂😂 That had me rolling!!!

[@EBSheeps]

Same!! 😂😂

[@TBoettch21]

Every time i see this amazing progress i cant help but to think of how much VALUE you’re adding to your home! It’s so inspiring❤ love this series

[@aspenackley]

Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️

[@jacobandellie]

The ONLY thing I don’t like about watching your videos is having to wait a week for another!!! It’s so great!

[@ninabooker2904]

In North America, 100-200 years ago it was common for people to dispose of trash including broken pottery and dish ware in the privy (outhouse). I watch British show “Time Team” and they do archeological digs and find artifacts from Britains past. So I’m with Sabrina these finds are cool and historically interesting. Maybe make mosaic stepping stone or tabletop for the garden to display your finds. ❤ The house is transforming nicely.

[@faepan]

A little subtle/hidden fairy garden could be really cute with them too!

[@jacobandellie]

I mean how many people actually have a ramp into their home unless it’s needed by someone who lives there? Why would people expect y’all to have that? I’m sorry…that’s just weird! It’s awesome you have one, but some people just want to complain about something!!

[@aspenackley]

So true 🫣😅

[@EyesopenedIseeyou]

THANK YOU for commenting this!! I found it ridiculous and funny people actually felt like there was a need to worry about a ramp for this project smh lol. A house is made for the people that have to live in it. NOT for the "maybe's" that may never happen.

[@johannesb.911]

​And before were the Stairs inside, so pracrical no difference

[@JC-xl2bq]

@@johannesb.911exactly inside stairs affecting daily living vs outside front door stairs

[@beetee3272]

Right!?!? It is not like it is a commercially used space, this is THEIR private residence 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jglakecity]

It's downright impressive how you two clean as you go! It definitely makes your work area safer and keeps your yard from looking trashed. Everyone needs someone handy like Andrew in their lives if you are going to renovate.

[@bla1430]

All I can think of while watching the metal detector bit is Andrew saying “I’m tired of this grandpa” 😂 Love your videos! You two are too cute! ❤

[@brikhouse22]

Newsflash to all the people making those comments about the stairs, most houses aren't accessible for those in wheel chairs, walkers, etc.

[@EyesopenedIseeyou]

EXACTLY!!

[@andreastieff]

we live in a 55+ community and we have 2 steps leading from the garage to the house and out front there are various numbers of steps based on the different elevations of houses in the neighborhood. We could retrofit as we age.

[@patrustemeyer9401]

The new door is better than rolling into a ground level door to a tiny landing with a choice of a long stairwell up or a long stairwell down.

[@brikhouse22]

@@patrustemeyer9401 I didn't say it wasn't, but people making comments complaining it needs to be accessible fail to realize most houses aren't.

[@Brennyboy69]

it's their personal residence. not a commercial building. Why would a ramp even be a thought?

[@donnafranquemont4206]

“Stop touching it” my favorite quote of the episode!

[@sylviawoods6486]

I loved that she knew just what to say to push his DO NOT TOUCH button. LOL

[@architecturedanielle3986]

The stair comments are silly. It's not like the first front door was accessible anyway. You'd enter on ground level but then you'd still have to take stairs up to the main floor.

[@KarenHouston-mt6vz]

The dog prints, so sweet. 😢 You got a lot done this week. Thanks for making my Sunday.

[@imdebmccann]

You two are so adorable. Love your energy and flow. There are times I can see how tired each of you are, but you keep going because that's what you have to do. Thanks for this great series. Shout out for all the great editing too!

[@Kaitlynn14]

Sabrina and Andrew are actually so motivating! I can’t wait to see the finished house tour!❤❤❤❤

[@balancingonmytoes1789]

Omg I died when you said that you owned a metal detector. So on brand and you might be the most adorable human being ever!

[@libbyjensen1858]

Fun video! I love how your dog just jumped up and ran over the concrete!😂 Can't wait until next week's installment.

[@striketochill]

Omg the handprint and pawprint part 🥺🥺🥺 So sweet!

[@marci.4236]

yayy I'm so excited for this🥳 first thing I thought waking up this morning was "ooh today I get to watch ditching the split"😂

[@dadams5040]

Having the paw prints there you won’t ever not love seeing those! Always reminding you of those beautiful babies

[@jadekurta5508]

You guys are doing an amazing job!! Love the hand/paw print moment 🥹

[@aspenackley]

Thank you jade ❤️

[@dejaboomboom]

What a beautiful process to do as a couple ❤️

[@carrieaasland2862]

I look forward to seeing your progress every Sunday ! I love learning about the building process and watching how well you two work together as far too many DIY shows are competitions and just plain bad. I used to love watching PBS when This Old House aired and you would learn something useful, so thank you. Your choice of materials and thought put into these choices shows in the beauty of your accomplishments...until next week😊

[@dawnabergthold102]

We had issues with our steps cause of the rain and or snow. So we put roof shingles on the steps to make them rough texture. Rails ight be good to to help people with balance issues and recent anyone or anything from failing off the sides

[@debbymiller8828]

Love the paw prints in the slab!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@Amy-lt4ze]

doggie doing all the work. sitting there. Soooo super cute. you looj so tired today. long work days on you guys.🎉❤🎉🎉 Superdarling guys.

[@HeyHeyRachelGray]

I noticed the slider's direction when you opened it and was like "huh, that's an interesting choice." But then realized, mine opens the same way. 😅

[@neonllamaz628]

I look forward to every Sunday because I get to watch a new video from you guys!! Can’t wait to continue watching this project ❤

[@anthonypecorara]

As a wheelchair user, the fact that you have one accessible entrance is amazing. Even if this was my build, I still wouldn’t worry about a ramp on the front if I had one through the garage, gotta have somewhere to put pumpkins and mums in the fall.

[@madamedafroggie7]

I think a little wind chime made of the ceramic pieces to hang on the porch would be a sweet touch

[@soniamoreira5003]

Found you on TIK TOK watch all your video/shorts. Now I found you here on KZbin. Love it.

[@ashleykitani3401]

Im so glad I stumbled across your channel! Your greenhouse video popped up first and I’ve slowly been binge watching your videos. Let’s just say I’m fully invested 😂 I love how you two make such a great team!

[@TBoettch21]

People who put this much work into their house amaze me! Y’all are really killing it ❤ everything is done so well and to a T.

[@ellasmith4988]

The amount of work and effort that comes from just you guys is crazy!! I’m so amazed of how this is coming together!

[@ciaragrinstead5813]

I found you all on TikTok and I LOVE the long form content! I’ve binge watched so many videos from the channel and look forward to new ones!

[@kimberlypryor9440]

Ya’ll are seriously incredible!!!

[@GrandmaElite]

You both work so hard everything you have done so far looks amazing ❤

[@jennyrose55]

People need to realize that even though your old front door was ground level, you immediately had to go up stairs to actually enter the main level! We used to have a split entry and hated it too! The house looks amazing so far!

[@Mitters]

Omg the paw prints part made me SOB!! We lost our dog earlier this year very unexpectedly (he was 9) and I just thought how beautiful the idea was. ❤

[@AweInDivineTime]

I've been looking forward to this series every week like my favorite tv show. 😄 Great content as always. 😊

[@tomholmes1350]

Andrews dry humor is priceless!

[@darlapoulsen9767]

I just can’t get enough of your posts!!! Love your channel, so glad I found you guys.

[@lauryniti1807]

Being able to find little treasures while building your house is so fun

[@rosarodriguez95]

I think it’s so funny that people were complaining about the new access / stairs when your prior entry lead you to all stairs (hence ditching the split) lol!

[@corayye4099]

People ask the dumbest questions.. have they never seen front stairs before? Also the house entered into literally two sets of stairs???

[@Flowergal]

So glad you mentioned the patio door opening from the right. I thought, in the end, that you had chosen that because (it looks like) there is a heat vent on the floor on the left hand side. Love your videos!

[@Megannayy]

Don’t feel bad. My husband loves his metal detector and we go out exploring with it. You’re not alone.

[@nickiclark4066]

Lol when I heard 1 hour, 2 1/2 hours for complete jackhammering - all I could say was bless your hearts. Not in a bad way, in a "your optimism is so precious"way.😊 You guys are really killing it though. We've had several projects at our house and literally not a single one has gone off WITHOUT an issue. Lmao such is life, at least we have a house- suck it up and keep pushing. Best of luck to you two and look forward to continuing to watch the progress.

[@WolfieSilveira]

the front is starting to look so good. Its so nice to follow the progress of the whole renovation☺️

[@ashle130]

I would have had a slight opening from the driveway to the far end of the porch. Almost like a very small catwalk but with a gate. And if I’m having stairs at the front make them this wide so I can fill them with pumpkins and mums 😂👏🏻

[@shawmainmi4819]

I love watching your renovations! I don’t think me and my husband could ever accomplish something this big. But I get a lot of ideas from watching your channel!

[@annettearties8538]

You guys are unbelievable. It has to be a blessing to restyle/renovate your home. Congrats!

[@marylongoria4974]

I am so amazed . how far you two have done the house and property. You two are amazing. I love your videos. Can't wait for the next one. God bless and stay safe. ❤❤❤❤

[@aspenackley]

We love you mary!! ❤️

[@Purplebat999]

This reminds me of a house that was in the Battle of Manassas in Virginia, USA. After the battle the farmer wend around and found anything left from the battles and used them to fix his house. There is literally a cannon ball mortared into the side of the house. Maybe this is something you could do 😂

[@JL85FWV3]

In a previous house we discovered that the previous owner bought the wrong direction sliding door. Their solution was to install the door backwards and lightly try to flash it on the exterior. Another house had the slider installed upside down.

[@amyspeers8012]

My parents changed out backyard when I was little. I remember putting handprints in the cement with my sister. Thanks for the memory from 53 years ago!

[@sarahkessler2456]

I find it odd people commenting on the stairs. I guess some people need to complain about something or they don’t get their fix in for the day? So sad because what you’ve both done is so so cool to watch and your home is simply gorgeous!! The fact that you two have done this together with hardly any outside help…. Insane!

[@LalalalalaLauren75]

I’m so invested in the home of strangers! 😂

[@dr.stacey7283]

Another great video!! I had to chuckle when you said “please don’t come to our house” that was just priceless and when you said “we’re aging.” You’re both the most hardworking, talented, skilled and creative couple on KZbin!! No doubt you’ll have MANY years before you need to be concerned about a ramp. Each detail is looking better and better! P.s. that was the thickest residential concrete I’ve ever seen!

[@ashleyr9216]

It’s looking so good already! Every Sunday marks the start of a new week of pregnancy for me and if it wasn’t for your uploads I would probably forget lol. Your videos are also feeding into my nesting frenzy. I seem to always start a project on Sundays now. I can’t wait to see how it all looks once it’s done! 😊

[@melindaharris1882]

I love, love, love your channel! Your house is looking amazing, you both work so hard and great together! I get so excited for Sundays to come to watch you guys - thank you so much for the great videos❤

[@pegedey1291]

Oh love that you put your names and fur babies prints all over the cement😊❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 it is looking so good!

[@PegAMurphy]

I love yalls home.....it really looks great as a rambler instead of a split I liked it before (years ago) it's a totally brand new home now yall are doing a wonderful job in creating a beautiful home 💕

[@dalam8538]

Thank you for sharing this awesome journey. MUCH appreciated!!

[@Boeingavitation]

Yes, I refreshed my screen and here it is

[@k-macky1933]

“Did you detect that with your mind?” 😂😂😂

[@Hannahbug523]

I look forward to watching these every Sunday! Loving the longer content. Everything looks great so far! Great job!

[@michelehahn7838]

You two are amazing. I am enjoying watching your videos. I am in awe. Great job!!

[@bigtimecafedisco]

Ugghhhhh I wanted to wait till more eps. Come out before watching this cuz I’m tryna Binge watch this Ditch!!! 😂 .. but here we are !! Great stuff per yuuuzz! Love ya

[@Notyourmamas]

The way I laughed for five minutes straight and replay the “ I was probably just like AHHHHH “ that is hilarious

[@elizabethcochran1009]

The plastic wrap is such a good idea! I wanted to the hand and paw prints with my kiddos and pup but didn't because I heard the cement could burn their skin...

[@felixfoto9]

Welcome to The Metal Detectorist with Sabrina

[@CH-nb3nz]

I absolutely love your channel!!

[@NatalieFichault]

I love this series and the side comments make me LOL. The paw prints initials date is precious. ❤

[@mrsdig57]

Your home is beautiful and you haven't even finished it. You both should be proud of yourselves. Andrew is a jack of all trade. Love to you both!❤

[@shannonsullivan1968]

I love your videos and look forward to watching them every Sunday! The progress you are making is fantastic and I can’t wait to see next weeks video.🥰

[@heybooklady]

Props to both of you! My back hurts just watching this!

[@alee9961]

Such great progress!!! What you need is a pottery / ceramic detector!😂😂

[@mikeeaton9822]

You 2 are crushing it!!!!!

[@vicki102448]

I seriously just love you both! Cannot wait until the next installment. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimzrymiak9040]

You’re so sweet for trying to protect your pups paws Hahhaha they really do have their own personalities

[@sp1090]

Yeah, thanks for making Sunday a funday!

[@dafodilmaxion3250]

YT shorts brought me here 😅 from then , I'be been watching your previous projects! Now I'm looking forward to new vids! You guys rock! 💪 ❤ from the 🇵🇭

[@Teenielady]

Re: sliding door … when we replaced our old slider in our kitchen, we too receive one that opened the wrong way. (It was opening the same way as the one we were replacing). Since our kitchen is small changing the way the door opened was imperative. The contractor rechecked his order and sure enough the supplier was incorrect. It was a custom size door so the supplier had to take the hit. Our contractor mentioned he saw the door at the supplier on the greatly reduced rack. Too bad because didn’t have another spot for the second door. All this is to say, really think about the way the door opens, how much furniture you will need to walk around to get to your kitchen, etc. If the supplier messed up and you have backup verification, you may want to insist that you get the correct opening door. A pain for sure but It may be a little thing now but even a tiny pebble in your shoe becomes a big thing after a while. 😀 Really enjoying your series!

[@betsyspielman5212]

Hi love your channel. I ordered the shorts and love them! Thanx

[@EllieRyan-bl2oe]

Watching you guys create your dream home reminds me of when I use to watch Bob Ross create a masterpiece on a Sunday afternoon! You're both so chill and calming! You should make a little area (where the porch meets up with the driveway & garage) so you can access the porch from there too. Something like a little landing connecting the two. Just an idea..

[@karengleeson1956]

This is coming out beautifully! I watch your series with my morning coffee lol.

[@user-ml4br3il2c]

2:13 Dog be like: HI SISTERS

[@JC-qe9be]

“Did you detect that with your mind?” Killed me 😭😭

[@youwho3062]

Would love to see decorating/diy videos around the holidays 😊

[@aspenackley]

I am so excited for this!!! ❤️❤️

[@laurablair734]

Awesome work as usual.

[@janicereed6427]

I wish y’all put out more video’s. But I simply love them all. Andrew you are one talented guy.

[@dylanhyde-cz9ev]

You guys should change the stonework on the retaining wall of the driveway to the stone you guys just put on the house

[@sarahallison2516]

I love your videos!! Very good editing is not appreciated!!! ❤

[@Laura.Rowell]

Sundays are for church and watching these videos

[@emiliah6995]

Sabrina picking up these concrete blocks like it's nothing 😮

[@MissElisabeth]

A long soak in vinegar or some CLR should get the concrete off your shorts!

[@xandersmomsamby]

Favorite couple on KZbin ❤

[@marie_s127]

The mini scavenger hunt was the best part of the video lol I loved it

[@fuelfumes]

When can we expect to see Sabrina as the new Binford tool girl ?