Home ideas! We see what’s new at the home and garden show!

As we get closer to completing our dream home, Melissa and I head to the home and garden show to get some ideas for the new property :-) follow long as we go on an adventure and discover some new items that might work at our house!

[@TerrisQuest]

Here in Minnesota we have ferocious mosquitoes. When our house was built and screening in the porch, they recommended screening under the floor to keep bugs out. It really works!

[@janb2162]

Wow what a great idea!!

[@sierrawave]

Used to vacation in MN. Every night mom would make everyone stay in the cabin and not open the doors after a certain time, then spray for mosquitoes. Even still you would wake up with the scariest sound you could ever hear in your ear…the unseen nighttime mosquito.

[@kindpeople5520]

Love it - “she dreams more than she sleeps” caught it!

[@deannewilliams3321]

Just get your contractor to build on a screened in porch for you, will be a lot sturdier. Very nice front gate, love that it’s solar powered. 🌷🌷🌷

[@Stephen_A.]

Melissa, the garden shed can be your she-shack. 😍

[@kpdvw]

That patio enclosure, if it is priced to outrageous ask Joshua Alexander to build one for you?

[@dawnboyd1784]

We just visited our Home and Garden show this past weekend. Lots of great ideas.

[@robincochran7369]

Hubby and I always enjoyed going to those Home and Garden Shows. We couldn't afford anything, but we still had fun walking around and seeing everything. At least the inspiration we got from there was free. :)

[@AuntGrace]

Workaholic Alex “It was pretty productive “. Melissa. “It was fun”. The perfect pair. 💕.

[@morganalori]

never lose that childish joy. It's so fun and comes through to brighten our day. Thanks for sharing your day

[@carolbellingham7480]

I live in South Australia & absolutely love your videos. I even love Alexander's 'Dad' jokes. I can't get over how cold it is during your winters. We think we are freezing to death if it's under 15 degrees (celsius). Haha!

[@loissaedder2214]

Queenslander here and yes 15 is cold, although a couple of times in winter it gets under 10. Celsius of course.

[@janb2162]

Eleven yrs ago we had an addition to our 1920 garage & had it screened in with a ceiling fan.. boy it was the greatest idea!! Even would sleep out there some nights. It has a garden shed attached. We call it "the cottage".

[@quinco7777]

The wife needs a sheshed! The little place you were looking at will be perfect!👍👍👍

[@RedKittieKat]

A screened in porch is EVERYTHING. Especially one you can use year round. I can't wait to see all you two get up to with decorating and fine tuning your new home ♥♥♥

[@sharonlouisedoud9769]

Alberta has Texas--sized mosquitos

[@travelertime4382]

"A screened in porch is EVERYTHING." So ask the architect and the constructor to do up a bid and do it right, instead of trashing everyone's work with a prefab, ticky tacky, add on from the home and garden show, don't you just know ? Big ; )

[@Nova-lh7yf]

Screened in porch is worth the cost!

[@elainechaput2712]

Thanks 👍🏽 It was fun watching you trying to keep track of your sweetheart💕

[@ninakincade602]

Hans can build you a garden shed and or chicken coop for less$$

[@viviannefraser5974]

That “garden tractor” was probably more expensive that your usual modes of transportation also!😂

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

This is the first time I’ve heard excitement in your voice for awhile. 🥰 So good to see you and Melissa happy.

[@hilaryc3203]

Melissa, have you considered getting a French Door oven put into your kitchen? They are fabulous. No reaching over a hot door that flipped down, more room to work in and around your oven and they look really stylish and easier to keep clean. They vary in price from "Holy Crap"down to "I can make that work". If you are considering chickens, the coops on wheels are ideal so you can move your chickens around your property so they get fresh ground and they don't wear down and ruin the earth in one spot. It's also healthier for the birds. If you get chickens, get one goose as well. The goose will be the guard system.

[@MaryB-ps8lg]

They call them "chicken tractors". They come in various sizes. We have friends who have them and are sold on them. They work great where you don't want your chickens to free range.

[@izzy1949]

$15 wow...nice walking round with you guys...love the solar gates...

[@Mark.Watson]

Kind of explains why it didn’t look busy. No way I’m paying to enter a giant sales showroom.

[@JustMe_1335]

That globe fire pit is awesome!!!

[@leonapage]

Love the solar powered gates! Solar powered home stuff is such a great investment

[@kathytappero7179]

I’m like Melissa- mosquitoes LvE me! And I LOVE our screened porch! We built our though so…you have a few handy friends….

[@barbaraschmidt5062]

My son has a gutter system similar to that. Works great. No cleaning the gutters.

[@Imbatmn57]

I think a greenhouse would be great, especially in Canada where it gets really cold, I've seen people use greenhouses even in Alaska

[@Stephen_A.]

Alexander, you are going to need a big snowblower/plow for the driveway. 🥰

[@johnjames218]

Love the solar powered gates

[@crinkle2649]

you could get Austin Tischler to build little buildings in your yard for you

[@lizsager9577]

The lid and of the red barbeque looks like golf ball... Thanks for taking us in your date !!!!!!

[@The_Smith]

great thing with those solar powered gates is no need to worry about power outages either.

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

Wow...that was pretty cool! Lots of awesome stuff there 🌟 Thanks for letting us tag along!

[@lyndareilly6893]

I waited 5 years to get those "windows" for my porch to keep the rain out. I live in Florida and the porch is also screened. They get filmy fast and are hard to maintain, also they are harder to slide open or shut after a time, I know not why. You're not supposed to Oil the rails. I sprayed mine with dish soap solution to clean them and hosed them out. Good for a month or so. The manufacturer states not to use any cleaner on the "plastic" just warm water and buff, lots of work and much hard than a glass window to clean and I can never get them to look like new. I still like them for the rainy days. It's sort of like a slightly "Frosted" look. LOL Those at that show may be a different, better product; mine are EZE-BREEZE. Love your new home and I'm very happy for your family. Be well.

[@thediymommy]

Yay! This was such a fun video to watch. Looking forward to seeing your progress on your property (and thank you for the mention)!

[@ireneburke1732]

The gate is a must. Keeping honest people out as well as larger wildlife. It will also keep chewy safer. Dishonest people will always find a way in if that is their desire. That screened in room should also be at the top of your list as well. Since you only have 2 months of summer, it will let you enjoy the outdoors all year. Since Alexander is so talented he might be able to build the gardening shed (or potting shed, which is what we call them in the southern u.s.). You should also price them at lowes or home depot, they would probably be less expensive. You should also check at these stores for a gate. They provide installation as well. I love these shows for inspiration, however they are on the expensive side for the actual products. Thanks for taking us along today. I enjoyed it immensely.

[@lorikendrick5076]

You sound just like my husband going straight for the catepillar equipment and dream of the stuff he could do on our 20 acres!

[@viviannefraser5974]

That “shed” looks nice enough for a tiny home!

[@Wildevis]

I love home shows and that screen room is awesome

[@chrisstott4100]

I went to the Indiana Flower and Patio show not long ago. We have a separate home show. This one looked just like a home show. I hope the people at each booth aren't as pushy as those here. I didn't notice any gardens set up. We have multiple landscape companies that set up actual mini landscapes. I did like the globe fire pit. it looked cool. Alexander you always go see Austin and "borrow" his bobcat or at least get lessons. :-)

[@IamSnowbird]

I love the DYI Mommy.

[@StonedustandStardust]

We love our Kamado Joe! Got it last year when our gas grille died. I can't rave enough about it. Salmon on planks, pizza, steaks, smoked foods, everything is mouth watering cooked on it.

[@ChaiLatte13]

My front porch is screened in and it is amazing! We basically use it as a catio. haha

[@karenmilligan5597]

Melissa, the screened porch or sun room is an excellent idea. I'm sure you all would get a lot of use with that. Alex, I'm sure you could find a lot to do with the excavator? too. 🙂

[@kathycash4419]

That was a fun trip. Thanks!

[@deechick2321]

You two are so cute! The joy of best friends...marriage! Great video! Thank you for the expo tour! 😁

[@mayloomis9638]

One year later.... Alex snow plowing his acre in his cool new toy! Totally! Do it! You're gonna need it with all that snow out there... of course you do have a bunch of kids. Maybe you can just use them instead. 😀

[@tinyTears]

Exciting day out looking at all the great ideas for your new home . And a bonus date day for you both . 🏠🥰

[@NitrousDiecast]

Cool items! Hopefully this summer we will have a deck in my back yard!

[@christinetwiss6945]

Hi from Grand Rapids, MI. USA We ❤️ You & Melissa❣️

[@JoliesMom]

Not a cheapskate! Paying for parking is awful!!! Nice that you were gifted tickets. It has more vendors and visitors rhan ones in Chicago

[@macorourke2222]

Great adventure Brother Alexander and Sister. Thanks for sharing 😀 👍 ♥️ 🇨🇦🇺🇸🌎💯💯

[@michaelw24401]

Alex, do you remember the "PersonalFX" program that aired on Fox during the 90's? They toured the homes of various "super collectors" throughout The US and Canada and did on-stage appraisals. It would be cool if you could locate some of those people and make update videos. Some of the most AMAZING collections I've ever seen in my life on that show.

[@cecoya]

Those home and garden shows are pretty cool to go to for sure. That is the serious wish list items, plus ideas for home improvising that can be DIY. You all have a great day

[@natalieangus9245]

I haven’t been to a house and garden show for a while. It was fun to browse along with you.

[@jakinelson4007]

That earth fire pit is super neat!!

[@bcakste2000]

I love the DIY mommy youtube channel!

[@bludaizee24]

We bought a Kubota tractor and it's so cute! I call it my little red tractor. I used the snowblower attachment to clear my driveway this winter and it was great! I can't wait to use the backhoe attachment this spring to create my garden and flowerbeds! I think you'd really enjoy a little tractor Alex!

[@barbrowan4282]

A great video. And a cute couple.

[@pamelaroden5513]

Yes yes, buy the. Orange one. They are great!

[@owendeliebs1894]

12:23 Melissa better stay close. Even when harmlessly filming Alexander's laugh is finding admirers from cute girls hanging out with their dads.

[@Stephen_A.]

I haven't been to a Home Show in several decades since my parents used to go to them in Hartford CT.

[@Lisa-16]

I would be right there with the Mrs. checking out all the fun stuff in the booths. 😊👍

[@marywalker2896]

Love the shed and wow what a nice gate..soon y,all be in your mini mansion protected by a fancy gate .your home is shaping up beautifully..

[@stevek6432]

sounds like the ideal homes exhibition in the UK, which is on now

[@CassieSpring]

Hmm... no gardens at the Garden show? You need to have a pond built with a water fall and add koi fish (not goldfish). I loved our garden shows because they build ponds inside the building and did landscaping around them. They also had patios with gas fireplaces that were really nice.

[@Ninainoz]

The tractory bulldozer type vehicle you want Austin Tischler has one if you watch his video he has lots of fun with his moving stuff around .. We bought 4 hectares (10 acres) last year to retire on next year and the first thing my husband bought for the property was a John Deer zero turn mower it's great and sooo fast they go up to 11km/hr lots of fun. Here in Australia it was a few month wait to buy one but worth the wait.

[@violantederojas6188]

Another one to watch is Lumnah Acres here on YT....he has three different tractors..Bobcat, Kubota, Caterpillar,

[@josiespreitzer1690]

Melissa, that’s such a beautiful photo of you on the title shot of this video!

[@loissaedder2214]

I watch DIY Mommy sometimes too. It's surprising to me how many Canadian KZbinrs I watch.

[@lisamiller8174]

When I saw Alex admiring the tractor, it reminded me of the snowplow video from Ryan Lassiter (Psychic Garage). He lays out the reason why a tractor isn't that great.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

You should copy Graceland's front gates for your property! It would be secure and hilarious. Buy Abigail some flannel shirts, jeans with holes in the knees, a Soundgarden T-shirt and some Chuck Taylors. That's how grunge is done.

[@juliapernicka2698]

My happy place is sitting on my deck. I would love to have a screened in patio or sunroom. Oh, Love that cute little shed…and since you have such a super nice house… You really need a super nice chicken coop.

[@waylonp6924]

use to operate that same skid steer at work , i use to call it the Cadillac of skid steers

[@jeanadamsick9854]

HOME SHOW ARE ALWAYS INTERESTING! Do take care. Fl., U.S.A.

[@cindyjones1270]

Love these shows. Always went when they came around.

[@carolerandolph4409]

I love going to shows like that! It makes me dream about having things I never knew I wanted or needed lol... But this is such an exciting time for your family and I'm so happy for y'all 🤗

[@mavahuth5044]

It is only fair, that you let Melissa look at what she wants. Since she let you climb in the bulldozer snow plow thing.😊 Since it rarely snows where I live, I'm not sure what you would call that thing.

[@bruceb5422]

A garden shed would be a good content episode maybe you and Hans building one?

[@fillg]

I've been using one of those safety razors for about 10 years now and it works great! I'm kind of a cheapskate and you can easily get blades for under 20 cents each. So I get a good shave don't spend a fortune. WIN! There are differences in the handles though, some of them hold the blades at slightly different angles or expose more blade or something and they feel a bit too aggressive to me. I like a close shave but I'd prefer to leave all the skin in tact. So if you decide to try one out and see mention of mild, neutral, or aggressive, that's what it's talking about. I prefer a neutral one

[@mcwatersd]

That screened porch is very cool. That would be an awesome addition. The way they build those gates is so amazing . Never knew they could be solar powered. By the way Kamboda is the best, very durable ,versatile ,tough machine . Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤

[@annailujsivrad7347]

I always enjoy a home & garden expo!!🥰

[@suehall3298]

That was fun & interesting 🤗🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@barbaralavoie1045]

You two are having a blast at this event!❤️

[@amandataub842]

I LOVE THE GLOBE FIREPIT!!!

[@kathygoodwin]

Oh that was fun! I want a screened area outside now :) I need to go to a show like that.

[@jewelssylva3738]

Melissa, you will love a screened in porch or sunroom. Some of my favorite memories happened on my grandma's screened in porch.

[@cyndicunanan400]

It’s expensive to park there! We found that out when we went to the Van Gogh exhibit.

[@Peanut1965]

Christina’s channel is great!!

[@tami8027]

Thank you for taking us along with you it, was a lot of fun.

[@cindyz2933]

FUN!! 😀🙃❤

[@toniasalways]

$15!! And they've rented space to each vendor. Somebody is making money. Austin has a video showing how all the controls work. Maybe a month ago...

[@Mark.Watson]

They charged admission? That’s crazy.

[@JennyPenny1980-]

I could see K days entrance from my grandma's alley growing up in Edmonton The coliseum is a memory I will keep forever that will be shocking site to see when its gone

[@susanrybak7192]

I lived in one of last houses the city owned before the coliseum was built on that spot. Wow that part of Edmonton has changed alot since I last lived there in the early 70's.

[@angelariley5163]

very cool should do solarpanels as well

[@carolb29]

ok I was going to tell you to check out a Kabota brand tractor a while back and there you are looking at one! lol ok not one that fancy. Another youtuber I watch has one and you can get all sorts of attachments for it for plowing, disking, forks for the front to lift and lots of other kinds. So you can use it for so much stuff you want to do at your new place

[@jasondrummond9451]

One thing you might want to consider is rigging up a sprinkler system for your roof - in case of forest fire. Embers can blow for miles and ignite a home sitting happily on its green lawn.

[@debispilker4392]

So happy for you! Thanks for the videos!

[@jeanniehall1440]

Melissa the shed is too cute!! Alex, get the Kabota to do the garden prep for Melissa..

[@kimberly_erin]

Those gates are really cool. Love it!

[@crinkle2649]

gutter guards are awesome

[@maddieadams75]

Thanks for sharing ♥️

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Love the home shows! My parents were fans when I was a kid, so we’d go every year or so. I haven’t been to one in a long time, but I used to get in (and even park!) for free, so I went often in the past and it was always a good time. Yours looked like fun!

[@gregoryalexander8671]

Great video so many wonderful ideas for your home.The Screened in porch and gates are a must.

[@eloisebates7827]

I look at the parking fee and admission as the price of a long afternoon's entertainment..home improvement info and ideas are a plus.

[@royeyk]

That skid steer make me think of a lined dugout in your backyard. Deep enough for fish and with good filtration so you can swim.