FLOODED TO FABULOUS! EXTREME BATHROOM MAKEOVER ON A BUDGET! DIY Board and Batten + Minimalist Style

FLOODED TO FABULOUS! EXTREME BATHROOM MAKEOVER ON A BUDGET! DIY Board and Batten + Minimalist Style
Over the past 9 months we’ve been fixing up our late nineties early-2000s builder grade home. Our DIY projects have ranged from quick budget-friendly facelifts to larger-scale 180 overhauls and full-gut remodels.
Today, we’re working on our guest bathroom which we recently discovered was flooded by a small broken faucet pipe under our bathroom sink. What started as a one-day project to give it a nice refresh quickly turned into a full blown remodel from top to soggy bottom.
And while water damage and unexpected repairs are always a bummer, my husband Weston and I like to find the silver lining in any situation. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work together as a couple on another home-improvement project and transform this outdated, plain Jane space into a beautifully minimalist, and warmly appointed bathroom for guests and our kids!
In this part one of a two part episode , We’re excited to try our hand at a couple of DIY projects we’ve never attempted before including a board and batten wainscoting wall!
We’re glad you’re joining us on this next (albeit unexpected) step on our journey of taking this place from HOUSE TO HOME.
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[@michelleanderson8449]

I’m always inspired by how fearless you and your husband are in your DIY projects! Also, how talented you both are at it! It’s such a unique skill set!

[@NatalieBennett]

Thank you, Michelle! I will say this confidence has grown with time. Early in our marriage we didn't attempt things because it was intimidating. But little by little we grew our skills and confidence!

[@Amberdavis08]

@@NatalieBennett it is incredible! We have been married for 15 years and home projects are something we have just decided to hire out since it creates tension beyond measure.

[@autumntrimble2102]

I rarely watch TV, but I LOVE watching your channel. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Board and batten and textured walls!!? 😘👌🏼LOVE IT! wonderful job Nat & Wes

[@NatalieBennett]

Thank you!!!! ♥️

[@karenwilliams1829]

You guys are amazing! Great job so far. Can’t wait to see the final!!! God Bless!

[@sarahthatcher123]

Your style is the closest to what I would want in a ‘dream’ house. The bathroom is turning out so well…excited to see the final result.

[@scwendy6302]

No idea how I missed that Wes is an electrician all these years!!! My husband is an electrician as well and it is awesome🙌🏼 He tends to also be handy with a variety of other construction type tasks as a function of having to install or run electric. And it’s a fantastic trade during the ups and downs of almost any job market! We are about to redo our guest bathroom so this was super encouraging 😊

[@kcotjo]

You guys are incredible!! I so admire how you both are able to work together, to figure things out!! Can't wait to see the finished bathroom!

[@crafterdeidra]

The bathroom is looking amazing so far. Can't wait to see part 2 and the finished bathroom. Great video as always.

[@taheera8849]

I loved how you spoke about the texture with Hailey. It was a brief but powerful glimpse into how you try and modal a cheerful and thankful behavior for others, but especially your kids, about what you have while still expressing what you like and do not like. I so admire that!

[@Youknowitsjenn]

After 11 years, my husband and I are finally doing the same thing. Turning our house into a home 💛 we’ve done so much and this place finally feeling like OURS is so rewarding! As well as being able to do it ourselves and be a team.

[@simplycorinne]

My house was a never ending toilet saga last year 🤣 After replacing 3 toilets because of my children I love so dearly, we spent extra money on an industrial flush toilet. Best decision ever 🙈 I understand the excitement of an expensive toilet hahaha

[@brendatenney8404]

I always love seeing repair work done by loving couples. It's a way to build memories and bond. My husband and I do things like this once in a while. We use the times to work on attitude improvement, communication skills, and just enjoying the intimate moments we get with each other. And gorgeous work you both did!! As the kids grow, I know they'll really appreciate the hard work their parents out into making their house into a home!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@averizakes9800]

Looks so so good!!! Love the board and batten. My husband and I just finished working room by room renovating our entire upstairs level. We added several board and batten feature walls and we love them!

[@corinnestauffiger5693]

I am impressed what you guys are able to do by yourself! A question, aren‘t there any floating toilets in the US? Has it something to do with the installation, since you have to screw them in the wall? Just because they would be even easier to clean under…

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

You are so fearless and competent in approaching g home improvement . You must have a great arrangement with your inlaws for babysitting huh? You are not just improving a home, you are strengthening your marital covenant. God is truly blessing you!

[@NatalieBennett]

Thank you! But actually, We did this all while having our kids home full time. You see snippets of the project and many of them are of only one of us working there! That means the kids were being parented by the other spouse (or they were happily playing outside in the sunshine!)

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

@@NatalieBennett thats even better! The whole family is involved in renewing their forever home! This is so inspirational! I am trusting God to find my forever home soon. I had a home and became to ill to maintain it on my own. Now that I am restored, God has promised to restore the time and all that the locusts has e eaten. So watching you helps me know I could get another home and make it mine.

[@paytongeorge1]

I looove watching these house to home episodes! You and Weston make home improvement seem so approachable. Watching you guys makes me feel empowered to do things myself, too!

[@bhavyajaitly]

Hey Natalie, I need you to know that I can't thank you enough for all your content. I suffer from MDE, GAD, PTSD amongst other things and it's been one of the weeks where I was in a slump of sorts and just didn't want/ feel like doing anything at all. Watching is video; however, it's given me the motivation to get up and get my life together. Thank you, so so so so much. I honestly can't thank you enough. Much love to the family and you ❤️❤️.

[@donnawiseman9311]

It's beautiful! I love all the changes.

[@siren1706]

I love your home- grown, school, made, stead shirt!

[@britaneelilly8147]

Team skirted toilet! My husband thought I was crazy for insisting we buy an extra high, skirted toilet. It's the best.

[@NatalieBennett]

Weston was like "huh???" But after ONE day of the boys peeing in it and he was a believer! 😂

[@snickerdoodlebug]

Love the little painted heart on your brow!!

[@heathersalter882]

This has already been such a transformation! Can't wait for part two 🏠

[@cherylmark1503]

The bathroom is looking wonderful!!

[@gloriawalsh4599]

When we did our renos, we put in one piece and skirted toilets. Life changing. No crack to clean between tank and bowl.

[@madeleinep7103]

I used to work in furniture design, and accessible beige was a very frequent choice in the rooms I helped design because of its versatility.

[@NatalieBennett]

Sherwin Williams really knows their greiges!!! 🤍

[@shanelauraclark4816]

You looked so pretty in your green for church!! That color green is definitely your color.

[@bex438]

Wow! What a difference, it looks fantastic even though it's not quite finished 👍😎

[@kimberlyakers5923]

looks really nice. I like how you dropped the horizontal boards down a little.

[@nancymicklatcher117]

I'm totally with you on the prepping and painting thing! It helps if I listen to an audiobook or a podcast.

[@robinwallace9655]

So pretty already! Boy, do I know the things you run into while renovating (a 100 year old house)! We are finally seeing the end of it with just my husband and I . It’s been a year but so satisfying as well! Enjoy your home!

[@pattea1949]

I shuddered during the water/mold discovery of your video. We had the exact same thing happen in an upstairs bathroom with double vanity 8 months ago. a lot of water leaked through the flooring to the laundry room below. LOTS of demo, remediation, renovation...that we needed the pros to do, because of our age and physical restrictions. this was completed about 2 months later! I so admire your work ethic, collaboration with hubby ( know it wasn't all shooting stars!). That project led us into a total of 5 months of total flooring removal, walls painted, fixtures etc. but it's all finished and we than God for seeing us through it all!

[@stephanieliberto5883]

Love this video! And perfect timing too, because we are in a similar boat, although not as urgent of a time frame. I made the mistake of pouring boiling water down our vanity sink and it cracked. So far, it’s not causing any major leaking, but it’s definitely a priority to replace the vanity. We also have some drywall patching and painting to do. Love your style and aesthetic choices!!

[@brittanys.7191]

Love the that Red home shirt!!!! My kids bathroom glass shower door came off the track and tried to fall on all three of my kids! My husband decided to check it out and when he stepped in, it SHATTERED!!!! So we have a curtain up now. 😜 So thankful the Lord watched over my kids when they were using it!

[@dianekreuzer3854]

We had our house built & each time we do an upgrade/Reno we find all the short cuts our builder took. We have learned to build it into the Reno budget. It’s crazy. But I just love how y’all tackled the reno as a team!

[@littlefroe3316]

You and hubbie look so great together! Awesome remodel. Do you happen to have a cost list?

[@elizabethoconnor3386]

The bathroom looks stunning already! It's funny what causes culture shock and seeing a bathroom with no waterproofing really set it off for me. In Australia you have to have waterproofing membrane under your tiles on your floor and behind your shower and sink to be compliant. It's to protect the structure when things like happen. I'm really enjoying your videos at the moment because we just bought our first home and they're giving me heaps of inspo.

[@NatalieBennett]

The flooring has attached waterproofing on the bottom of it! And the back of the panels we installed on the wall also was treated with a waterproofing spray, I just forgot to mention that part!

[@crystalrumbell8763]

Natalie, what a blessing that both you and your husband are so capable and willing to dig right in! It is such a pleasure to see you work on these projects in tandem! :) I'm sure all of your subscribers are cheering you on as you put your personal touch on each area of the house. All the best from Michigan!

[@aprilyeno1919]

So sorry for the flood surprise, but so happy for you and your family to be able to make amazing lemonade from lemons!!! It is looking beautiful!!! See you soon ❤️🙏🏻

[@lydiasummers2878]

Oh! My I totally get where you are coming from. My husband took a weekend vacation to do a tub and toilet redo. But it didn't happen that way.We are now in the middle of a full blown remodel of our bathroom. For the same reason we had a leak so bad that we also had to redo the whole floor and walls that had mold so we knew all we could do was to just strip it all a do a total redo.Our deal is my husband can only work on it now that his vacations over is on the weekends. So it's quite a deal.

[@elisabethpatterson9417]

That drip of paint on your eyebrow looked like a heart! lol cute. :) Ya'll do such a great job with remodels! Can't wait to watch Part 2 next. I really liked the music on this video! :)

[@wendystahlke]

Hi Natalie the bathroom looks great love the board and batten looking forward to episode 2 have a great week 😀

[@mariao1046]

Nice I really enjoy watching you two 🌹

[@judygong4387]

Hi Natalie, awwww bathroom looks so good already. What a transformation 😊.

[@jennifergriggs5850]

Can’t wait to see the finished product! I love how bright it looks in there already.

[@melissataylor5187]

This is looking beautiful Natalie!!! Great job so far. I know it will be amazing in the end.

[@amberstevenson7505]

I have the same toilet and love it, saved like $40 on my water bill the first month!

[@missi9802]

Beautiful job! 🌻🧡 I love your shower! Everything goes so well with the remodel! You two are multi talented!!! Keep shining!

[@Stephanie.Hudson]

I think mill work makes a nice home beautiful. Love how it’s turning out!

[@marieperkins7292]

Looks great already! What happened with the molded ceiling fixture?

[@meeravenkatesh1943]

You two are such a great pair..In awe!!! A project well done.. Congratulations...Waiting for part 2. Now I could not not let this one go..Remember the drop of paint on your left eyebrow? It is HEART SHAPED ❤️

[@vickinees3556]

Great progress and a beautiful transformation! 🌸

[@aminabekenova9064]

This bathroom looks gorgeous! Love the walls, and the faucet is beautiful!

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

Here begins the time of happiness Your videos really don't get tired of it It makes us start the day with a positive and happy energy We all appreciate your hard work and wish you happiness and fulfillment of your wishes 💖🥰🍓♥️♥️💖

[@MagicalKim27]

Listening to you talk about unplanned decorating projects was like listening to myself complain before any project! Got to have it straight in my head first, prep takes forever, drop cloths are the worst, matching textures is a pain... The list goes on... So your unimpressed face when you blobbed that bit of paint in your eyebrow had me rolling! 🤣🤣🤣

[@annakout]

Bathroom looks so beautiful! Great job!

[@carolynridlon3988]

We've been doing similar work (patching, taping,...) on our new to us home in Kentucky. I try to do the cutting in & hubby does the roller ING of paint! We've in two weeks finished 4 of 6 rooms of our place and are taking a break on the final two. We're staying with a cooler tones with mixed wood (light grey with blue tones), simple clean lines with traditional styled wood furniture & trims!

[@chaoshome34]

I love mudding and painting! It's my favorite chore!!

[@NatalieBennett]

I HATE it 😂

[@camillehines2269]

That powder room is looking great!! Can't wait for part 2.

[@rosaliewolf1282]

Sometimes things happen for a reason! Nice work!

[@annijewiss3142]

Sorry I’m a bit late but here now, excited love your makeovers and Weston is so clever xx

[@NatalieBennett]

He really is. So grateful for this man!

[@rebeccalitardo6250]

It will all come together nicely. Love seeing couples work together ❤ The faucet and light fixture are gorgeous 😍

[@terrisouza2692]

You could've painted the sub floor with the Kilz fire mold prevention... just a thought. You two work so well together it's awesome!!!!

[@NatalieBennett]

We were advised against this by our mold specialist! Baseboards were treated with a mold-cide spray after they were dried out, though!

[@tinamoore6352]

Flood to Fabulous! Love it. The bathroom looks beautiful and I can’t wait to see the finishing touches.

[@Alinasinging]

I was so sure it was about your master bathroom! You really deserve nice, spa like relaxing place! I know you’ve already DIYed it but I was hoping… I guess that’s one of the lasts things you have left in your home! Congrats on such a great job! ❤️

[@NatalieBennett]

Yes! We’re hoping for a full-gut remodel in the future. It’s just not a priority right nowB

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Hi looking forward to seeing this lol💖❤️

[@Uni_melody]

I have been wanting to do board and batten in our manufactured home. It has a some what pattern like that already but I don't like the style that's here now. I can't wait to be able to fix our home. Need to fix the foundation first 😊

[@trinaolson6072]

it looks beautiful!

[@judyellen4412]

I am totally with you about the painting prep work…ugggg. I don’t have a lot of patience for that part.

[@jeanettewhite2144]

It’s looking fabulous well done 👍

[@carolynoquinn4573]

I LOVE the faucet!

[@eddiebeckyscott7224]

I absolutely love my skirted toilets. It makes clean up a breeze. I only wish I had this type of toilet when my boys were little!🤪

[@vanessaellis4153]

Looks fantastic already. We’re re modelling our bathroom at the moment. Not easy in this heat wave in the uk x

[@MommyKnowsBest]

This is really awesome!! ♥

[@katmccoy34]

Your bathroom looks so good! Love the updates. I've never heard of a skirted toilet either but it does look nice!

[@katesimonet1154]

Did you always have solar tubes and do you like/recommend them?

[@markanddebbiesullivan7764]

You two are the bomb! What great talent you both have👏👏

[@irenepapadimatosgeorgatou4876]

Very nice good job

[@carolynoquinn4573]

You look adorable in braids!

[@kima260]

A new bathroom, sometimes things just pop up unexpectedly and while this ones a bummer, on the plus side you got a sooner than later Reno out of it. 🤪 You guys are so sweet together 💖 Watching from Michigan…Kim

[@christinebrissette5511]

Immediately sending this to my husband for bathroom reno inspiration. Love the way it’s coming together.

[@NatalieBennett]

Other than the water situation it was actually an easier process with both the flooring and the board and batten than we were expecting!

[@annw1395]

That board and batten looks amazing! I love shower doors.

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Loved this looking forward to part 2 so far looks amazing 🤩 💜 so nice to see you working together 💝🥰

[@lexiswanson8112]

How do you set up your emergency fund? A full reno is nooo small task! You guys make it look and sound so easy!💖 I can make aaall the plans but get mega anxiety about actaully executing anything! It makes it feel like whatever mistakes I make will be there forever (even of that's not the case 🤣)

[@shannonryan2447]

Love it! Where is your cute home-grown/school/made tshirt from? 🤩🌱

[@Uni_melody]

Omgosh! I have so many rooms I need to remodel and would love to do that with my man too! Idk if that will happen though. But I love watching you 2 working together ❤️

[@tundeunger8900]

Me and my husband, we love your style! He even commented that we need to build a kitchen like yours!! 😆 ( I would love it!!)🙈 💗💕 Waiting for round 2!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@jbm602920]

It looks amazing so far!

[@js8618]

Love these videos! They’re so inspiring. There’s a lot I’d like to do in my house that are held back by time and money but you make it seem so doable.

[@pattyadams2338]

Looks amazing so far! Can’t wait for the final reveal.

[@sunetvanschalkwyk2456]

It already looks beautiful

[@madelinedavies9110]

Wow, amazing transformation, you worked so hard, bless you both!

[@NatalieBennett]

Thank you so much!

[@tammyenfinger8814]

It looks so good,I really like the way the toilet is made.If there was a reward for worst painter I would get first place everytime😂 so I am always impressed when other people paint.Thanks for sharing.

[@sandywilliamson4435]

Excited to see this transformation, Natalie! I’m always inspired by your DIY projects!❤️

[@natalieeubank4533]

The bathroom is so pretty!! You’ve inspired me to see about changing out our bathroom lights in our main bathroom. I’m so excited to see the final product!

[@missyholz]

Love how it is looking!!

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

What a job!! Investing in bathrooms (and kitchens) are usually good though for the overall value of the house. Not that you are moving...but it sure makes it nicer to live in!!

[@klementinatani3313]

Hello from Greece. Love your channel a lot. Can’t wait to see how the bathroom will be..

[@sarahreed7767]

Excited to see this transformation! Happy Tuesday everyone!

[@rachellereacobb8615]

Wow! It looks so good! How was their mold in the ceiling light fixture?

[@NatalieBennett]

It’s in LOTS of homes and people just don’t know! Trapped moisture from shower steam collects and molds!

[@lisaremy4817]

Can’t wait to see the finished product! Looks great so far.