i bought an old house without seeing it!!

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[@rileydoolittle5324]

I love rewatching this because at 17:01 you opened the mirror and said no secret but you just discovered a secret room behind your mirror. Oh the foreshadowing! 😂😅

[@tiachu]

I literally came back to watch this video after her secret bathroom room video to see if there was anything said about it!!!! LOL that’s so cool

[@bobbell2555]

I am a new viewer and have only watched the the one where the mirror was pulled. So I was looking back in time and saw this one. My question to Ariel is: With the fireplaces in each room sealed off didn't you notice that the floor plan didn't encompass the total area of the inside dimensions?

[@pistachoo.]

I just came here from that video for this comment/moment! hahaha!

[@sylvanaire]

I just found you, I think the latest (1st) video I’ve seen was ripping the walls out of the bathroom? You were so charming and enthusiastic that I thought well, I’m gonna go back and watch from the beginning so here I am three years late commenting, lol. I also just found another KZbin channel of a young lady who bought a house sight unseen with only her real estate agent videoing the tour for her whose YT channel is, Shannonmakes. I think she only just bought her place, but she’s about the same age as you & if you contact her directly, you might find out you’re neighbors, lol. 😊

[@Kitkatrey]

I too have come to this channel later; and I believe the 1st time it was suggested to me to watch was the “Secret Room” episode! I am so proud of you Ariel (& don’t EVER pay attention to the doubters & haters!). Kudos to you for starting this at 26! I bought my current house as well sight unseen, video tour from my daughter - but was 65 at the time (2 yrs ago)! The pandemic changed the living situations for a lot of folks, and am comforted that I was in a place to provide a roof for all of us even if I did have to move 5 states to do it. It needs work as well, but is livable, and we’ll budget/prioritize as you are doing. Very much enjoy your content!

[@dunnejos8423]

I would absolutely NOT complain if you became a house youtuber or made a second channel about working on your house

[@christiebolden3953]

I’m 45 yrs old, a widow and live in my mom’s basement. I’ve always rented and never owned my own home. My husband and I were in the process of buying our own home (looking at properties only at that point) when he got sick. So if anyone has hateful things or negative things about this amazing life moment you are having.....tell them to stick it! I’m am so proud of you not only for taking the huge step of buying a house, unseen at that, and fixing it up but sharing it with all of us! Congratulations! Enjoy every second as your dream unfolds around you! God bless!

[@nexxterra]

Don't take the time in your moms basement for granted, value the time you get to spend with her... My mom died 2 years ago, I have no regrets, but both my sisters do.

[@francescafrancesca3554]

I'm sorry for your loss, and thankful for your kindness. I hope you're alright, and if not, I believe you can process it and then overcome it, as I'm sure you have done before. Take care and may God bless you very much sister ❣️

[@puririiin]

most wholesome comment ever 💖💖

[@TheRexbassist]

Respect.

[@Jane5720]

Congratulations on your new home purchase 🏠

[@StudioKato]

Sometimes when I have KZbin on for some background noise, this video starts on autoplay and the "I bought a House! I bought a house I bought a house! I bought a House!" just instantly makes me so happy and excited and I drop whatever I'm doing to rewatch this. And you know, Ariel, it's really weird trying to explain to people why this video - this video about a random Canadian woman, who reads books, purchasing an (at that stage questionable) house - is my favorite video on the internet.

[@delfinamoyanopicca]

The unlikes are from the houses she didn’t buy

[@jamiesbride1102]

😆😆😆

[@StoriesForCoffee]

I played this for my dad on our TV and now he’s invested in your home improvement journey! I’m SO excited for this series and so proud of this huge accomplishment 🤍🤍

[@ArielBissett]

OMG I LOVE THIS. Hi Olivia’s dad!!!

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

@@ArielBissett the secret room upstairs should be room 101, on your next trip to the hardware store pickup some metal numbers

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

@@ArielBissett You are an awesome sister!!!!!!! I wish I had a sister

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

@@ArielBissett Q: Do they still have mail forwarding services? That way we could send you scarfs and other whatnot and you can keep your location secret. Please we want you to do unboxing mail day every 6-8 weeks so fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Avotts]

If an older woman could make a huge suggestion....DONT DO ANY TEARING OUT OR RENOVATING YET!!!!!! You 1st need to get an electrician in and make sure the electricity is SAFE. I probably has not been updated since it was built....especially with a large addition. You can live with the kitchen as it is for the 1st year. I see all the fireplaces are sealed off...that means not usable or reusable. Just forget about them. Get a plumber as soon as the electrician finishes, and get all your water and septic system fixed because that is a health issue. There is probably an old well somewhere on the property. Locate it and have water tested for safety. Locate the septic system to be sure it is in working condition. I really dont mean to sound bossy or preachy, but I am concerned that with you being so young, you could make a mis step and cost you everything. After all that ..and getting a new roof...get a structural engineer out to check the addition. There has to be a reason why they quit and left. It may not be safe at all. or they could have got hurt or too old or too sick or even have died...you just need to know. If there were blueprints ...maybe you could find them. Best of luck and I wish you much happiness. It really is a beautiful and intriguing older home.

[@denverdubois5835]

That's some very good advice! Always make sure the electric stuff is good first. The wiring in that addition looks really iffy. I hope you can ultimately restore those fireplaces. But then I love fireplaces soooo much. I agree about the kitchen--if those cabinets are vintage hardwood then they will be better quality than a lot of new stuff in your price range. Just sand and paint them and I bet you will like them after all! Plus that's such a nice big, bright kitchen that you'll be able to make it super nice. Congrats on finding such a lovely, sad old house that needs your love and attention. She'll give back, bigtime.

[@oumaimasellama5990]

I agree

[@laurelm2333]

I just screenshotted your comment for when I buy - thank you!!

[@EricosVlogs]

I hope Ariel reads this. 😊 Great advice!

[@mm-ul5cz]

Sounds like sound advice!

[@itsadancepartyy]

Arielle, idk what possessed me but I decided to rewatch this and PLEASE watch at 16:55 where you open the medicine cabinet in your bathroom and say “no secrets” lol it was the biggest secret!!!

[@charlimarieTV]

YOU OWN A HOUSE!!! So incredibly proud of you Ariel.

[@ACommonSpring]

Dying over the fact the kitchen and bathroom have carpet but the kitchens have like linoleum. Oh man. I love this house, she's got a story.

[@NovaVanBuren]

the bedrooms, you mean? yeah that made me laugh too n_n

[@Meelameels]

old people usually carpet their kitchens and even bathrooms in case they fall

[@NovaVanBuren]

@@Meelameels ooooh that makes sense

[@ayoayo1044]

@@Meelameels finally the carpet thing makes sense

[@frankiedankymemes]

As a cleaner, I have ALWAYS wondered why bathrooms would have carpet... 😅 The falling thing makes sense 1000%

[@graceaxisa4213]

$65,000!!!!! That is absolutely incredible 🤩 With land too!!!! Your house is beautiful. Congratulations 👏

[@asahdo]

That’s bonkers! I just searched the conversion rate and that’s £38k in British money. You can’t buy a parking space in my town for £38k 😂 it looks like such a beautiful location too.

[@graceaxisa4213]

@@asahdo amazing, right!? You'd be crazy not to grab the opportunity!

[@marwaslibrary9363]

"I knew I needed to compromise so I was like 'sure, I can learn how to drive a boat!'" cracks me up every time

[@natashaloo-hoo8882]

"I own about two acres" that must've felt so good to say!! Congrats!!

[@Hillary429]

This house is dying for a secret passage bookcase door 🚪📚🤫 *I hope u know what I mean*

[@ashley2532]

I feel like that scary room at the back would make a perfect secret room! But maybe with some added windows to tone down on the creepiness.

[@lemonlemonster]

Came here to comment the same!

[@laurie1889]

YES

[@frankiedankymemes]

Narnia 😂

[@jessykapop]

She has soul. You can see it in her bones. Congratulations on your beautiful home

[@francescafrancesca3554]

What an interesting thing to say. Thanks! I'm keeping it.

[@alexpardey5900]

The comment about how the upstairs bathroom mirror cabinet has no secrets has aged hilariously.

[@emlish]

I don't know what I love more, the fact that you moved to my home province, the fact that your family is so tight, or the fact that you are helping to break down the barriers for people in our generation to become home owners - heck, a lot of our grandparents built their own homes, why can't we renovate ours from the ground up?

[@TMMx]

You can buy a house east of Quebec for a box of TimBits.

[@ArielBissett]

This is the most Canadian comment I’ve ever received 😅

[@cavelleardiel]

Is it nice there? lol

[@addictiveone4616]

How east?

[@teresah.6696]

I love hearing Canadians say "HOUSE" and "OUT".

[@pennylowe8713]

and been.

[@Taylorsluver13]

Lol why??? I’m Canadian too

[@lexusformetwo7097]

And “aboot” .....😘

[@bfvader]

I saw "Heouws" too... :)

[@gabrielleg.1347]

and process lol

[@JacklynCunningham]

"housing right now is crazy and people my age are completely locked out of the market" Seriously I'm at the same point where I don't know how to get creative and I love that you're showing it! Thank you

[@dylanisreviewing]

65k???? omg...what a literal steal. so happy for you, ariel!

[@sitka0516]

as a teenager with HGTV/ home ownership dreams, I am very excited to live vicariously through these videos!

[@madisonanderson2851]

Personally, with experience in fixing houses and renovations. I would start with any area which has pluming. Figure that out first that can become expensive and cause damage to other areas in the house. Just a tip!!!! And have someone look at all the wiring in the house!!! Also you got such a good deal, from looking at the outside! I’m so jelly! Only spending that much on it is crazy! You could flip it around and sell it later for over $200,000 for the size and land it’s on❤️

[@janeyisSOcursed]

You’ve inspired me to buy a house in a place I can afford! Why struggle for years paying rent to live in a crowded city, when I can relocate, be happy, own a house and live my best life? Thank you Ariel!

[@jalifritz8033]

Best of luck to you.

[@theyhappyhiker]

I love your book content, but I am even MORE excited for your house project content. I am also grateful to have an example of someone who is intentionally and joyfully living within their budget and turning their dreams into tangible goals and then reality.

[@theyhappyhiker]

Thank you for your inspiration and example!!

[@ArielBissett]

Thank you for your love and support! It’s so exciting to be making new types of videos but also scary so thank you!

[@lindenbug]

When you showed the unfinished addition I was chanting “library! library! library!”

[@pattyw9418]

17:02 when she says “no secrets in here” little does she know here is a FREAKING SECRET ROOM BEHIND THERE!!! I love this so much.

[@egg1223]

I just watched that vid and then clicked on this one, I let out a "HAH" when she said that!

[@user-iz3ss5rb3z]

20:32 I appreciate you talking about how much it costs. My parents bought a house in Ontario and it was 800k, and it's semi-detached and still doesn't have enough rooms for everyone. It's crazy

[@katarinakidd9450]

I have a friend that went through a very similar process, and her number one takeaway was to find a contractor that you can trust and who will help you order projects like electrical, plumbing, A/C! Doing them in the wrong order can apparently mean you end up paying for things twice because things need to be undone/redone/corrected.

[@adisoncardoso]

getting sponsored by a moving company is an absolute mogul move

[@nicholewade8233]

I've just redone our last two houses and I would say the best advice I can give is to get one room totally done that you can live out of while you do the rest. Secondly, tackle the bigger things like plumbing, heating, bathrooms, kitchen next because if there is an issue with say the pipes...it will literally be all connected. If you have to make some changes it is better to tackle that all at the same time and get those things functioning. It's too expensive to redo plumbing twice, fix septic or water issues etc. Those are also your most expensive items so anything after that you can save for. Lastly...get a dumpster delivered for demo. Go ahead and tear out the carpet and anything else all at once. You'll not be cleaning and re-cleaning over and over again. And the dumpsters are usually a fee per week. Hope that is helpful! :) Good luck it is such a cute house!

[@fremont111]

i think this house is going to cost a fortune to get it functioning, don't you?

[@nicholewade8233]

@@fremont111 yeah its going to be expensive! :) but doing it bits at a time and you'll get there. Do the most critical first to get the shell and services under control, then do the pretty. That way you don't, for instance, have the roof leak on a brand new floor and have to pay for a floor twice. Also, doing as much as you possibly can labor wise on our own will also save you so much money you can't believe it.

[@nicholewade8233]

@@fremont111 I just realized you weren't her, ha! Oh well...maybe she will read this and see it. I can say just from what I've seen I would ballpark guess $50-60,000 depending on counter choices and things like that. That's US dollars. We just did our whole 1300 sqft house and it cost us about that and we still have some things left to do.

[@fremont111]

@@nicholewade8233 no worries, it applies to me as well but my new old house appears to be in much better shape overall lol

[@manderly109]

@@fremont111 her house was also 65k. That’s such a steal!

[@threadgirltracy6813]

hello Ariel- there are so many bargains out here in the east coast, my husband and I sold our house in Ontario last September and moved to new Brunswick We had to buy a house sight unseen, but we got a small 2 bedroom house on 16 acres of wonderful forest and meadow for $ 35,000. Yes the house needs some work- but what a deal. Mortgage free for the first time in my life and we are in our fifties. Twenty minutes from the ocean and living rural........with moose in the backyard...........good bye Ontario and good bye high real estate prices. I think we'll get some chickens and a goat.

[@kudzu_]

35k?! And 16 acres! Holy moose.

[@potatoboi6188]

That is 696060 sqft omfg cries in broke

[@inspiringsimple]

That sounds like a dream come true.

[@zombiegaby]

I was hoping you'd do videos about it! I love those kind of videos and seeing you fix your doors on your story was very satisfying haha

[@ArielBissett]

Thank you!! I’m having so much fun with it all!

[@mentatphilosopher]

I think the first video should be heat, water, and sanitation and preparation for the first big snowstorm.

[@meggaroo2]

YES!!! I want to see a winterize this house video so bad

[@AmandaJ__]

Did KZbin just recommend a gold mine of a channel to me?? YES!

[@carmenortiz5294]

You had the similar experience as me. I sold my house faster than expected, had to move before Christmas. The house I was going to buy, turned out to not be suitable, two weeks before Christmas. I found this one online, the real estate person came over and showed me some features (Art Deco) and I bought it without even seeing it. Turned out it was not one house, there was a cottage also, on 1/3 acre. Cost me $98,000 since it was far from the metro area of Minnesota. Also has hidden rooms and nooks. The cottage used to be a speak easy from prohibition era. Love it.

[@mariajosevillarreal4172]

you dont have an idea of how much sharing that number means, i know it must be hard to give so many private details into the world but it gives a ton of hope to every single person who think cant afford a place or have fears and struggles. thank you so much Ariel yo are so appreciated and loved im grateful for you

[@sonyab4048]

you know, props to you for seeing past the scary parts and realizing how beauitful this house can be once it is given a lot of love! It would be so so cool if you did some renovation videos showing like all the ups and downs of learning how to renovate!

[@Mrs_Honeypot_123]

You can still have Wallpaper. Put it on 1 wall, creating a Feature Wall. Then you can paint and decorate the rest of the room, drawing from the colours in the wallpaper.

[@monav4062]

I just found this channel today -- and loved the title "I bought an old house without seeing it!" I've owned several old houses from the turn of the century, the one I'm living in currently was built in 1910, which makes it 110 years old. They will have some of the best 'craftsmanship' and 'workmanship' ever done, because the people who built them were master craftsmen, carpenters, and builders that came from a long line within their families where the craftsmanship was handed down from one generation to another. I would never buy a house that's not at least 75 to 100's years old -- they just don't make them like they used to. In the early 1900's you had people coming over from Europe that wanted to start a new life in America and with those people came some of the best craftsmen that Europe had to offer. These people were master craftsmen -- in woodworking, bricklaying, and building, they had experience that you just can't find today! These people also spread out into Canada and British Columbia. I live in the U.S. and have owned older homes from California to Texas and I've always chosen to buy and live in early 1900's houses because of all the work that went into them. It's true that the kitchens and bathrooms are almost always outdated, but you either grow to love them as they are (vintage) or you eventually spend the money and update them. I've always loved them as they are because they are original to the house. Your house has probably three to four times the amount of building materials that they use today to build new homes that cost hundreds of thousands more than what you've paid. Quality materials, real wood, not what you see today. If you were to take your old house apart, you could take that material and easily build three houses with it! Your house is solid built to stand another 100 years. *It's truly a precious jewel and worth every penny that you've spent! I can't wait to see what you do with it -- it will all be a 'labor of love'!* I wish you many decades of happiness living in it !! 💘

[@lcgibson]

I thought a carpeted bathroom was odd, I have seen that before, but a carpeted kitchen is a *whole* new strange

[@dmreddragon6]

Made even more strange seeing that some of the bedrooms didn't have carpet. Not that they need to, but it's typical.

[@crazgirl80]

My cousin had a kitchen and bathroom with carpet, she basically shampooed it one every two weeks and vaccumed when needed.

[@gardenboots7464]

@Louise Gibson It was a thing in the 1970's - "cutting edge decorating" at the time!

[@jillianrasch5240]

Ariel, you should totally make your own “wall paper.” I know you like Anne with an E, so you should do the Ms. Stacy potato wall decorating trick!

[@ArielBissett]

I’m thinking about it! I actually cut out a part of this video where I went on a whole tangent about stencils haha

[@DeeDeeCatMom]

@@ArielBissett stencils is the way!! As long as you have time on your side, and a laser level :)

[@aharris9315]

I loved when she did her own wall paper. It’s such a beautiful such a way to add character into a home.

[@varpureiniaho9330]

I came here from your most recent video where you found the secret room, and I can't express how funny it was seeing you open the bathroom mirror cabinet saying "unfortunately no secrets here" and knowing what you will find behind that mirror in some years' time... 😂

[@WildWeRoam]

SO FREAKIN PROUD OF YOU!!! just watched this with my mom and we are beaming :) so special to have your own place and one with so much potential and charm. The molding around the doors is gorgeous and I can't wait to see what you find under the carpeting (fingers crossed hardwood floors!!!) sending all my love xx Dana ps your animation game is so goooood :)

[@bykchoi]

Omg Divine Design!! You unlocked a forgotten memory 🤣

[@mar1na1993]

I also loved Design on a Dime! Haha

[@David-un4cs]

I was obsessed with the little theme song as a child. 🎶squee dow be ba ba do 🎶

[@maddymartin2240]

David Patterson that theme song is burned into my memory haha

[@kimrose1644]

Candace Olsen has the best taste AND a great Canadian accent.

[@dalilah6655]

This house reminds me of Anne With An E on Netflix. You should totally make a huge library!! I love watching videos like this!🏠📚📖

[@MissEllolisoss]

Yess!😍🏡👩🏻‍🦰

[@cookiejar.mp3]

I thought the same!!

[@rafia2918]

i was going to say thatttt!!!

[@elizabethbaldwin1269]

So I’ve found this creator’s videos out of order. Seeing them open the medicine cabinet in the non-op bath and say “no secrets” made me giggle.

[@awesthaver3740]

Definitely feeling the "B.C. is SO beautiful, but SO expensive vibe." My family is from Nova Scotia, but I was born and raised in B.C., and am currently in the process of moving out on my own! Realizing that I can't afford to stay in this beautiful place is so difficult and land prices back in NS are super tempting. Glad to see you've found a place!

[@funfuz]

I know you can work from home, so location wasn't an issue for you, but if I remember correctly, your bf worked in a library. How does your new location affect his job and the jobs of the rest of your family?

[@loreenasings]

I am also curious about this!

[@TornadoCreator]

It's gorgeous. It's got weird hidden rooms to nowhere like an old house from one of those kids detective books in the 1930s. It's the kind of house you could have a murder mystery take place in. Fantastic place.

[@miss_xenia_]

Love to see people getting along with their family so well that they are happy to live together! 🥰

[@sashaflip7450]

Buying a house is amazing. I cried for two days when my husband and I bought our first home after having to live in a hotel with our kids .

[@LOUISE__97]

That's amazing. I'm just a stranger, but I'm proud of you. I hope your home is filled with blessings and happiness. ❤️

[@susannaholdren9625]

This house is going to be SO MUCH FUN to renovate/restore!

[@daisychainexplores]

ariel of green gables? :D

[@claudiasanchez8996]

haha exactly my thoughts especially the white exterior and green trimmings!

[@JillianBohrer]

16:59 it’s so funny rewatching this video when you open the bathroom medicine cabinet and say that there weren’t any secrets, knowing that there literally was a whole secret room right behind it the whole time!

[@vepoh]

I've just watched this after watching your newest video, and you said "there were no secrets unfortunately" when you opened that bathroom cabinet!! Little did you know what was waiting for you behind that cabinet...!! 😆

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

"The fully carpeted kitchen" °●°

[@cmeflywva]

😄

[@Meelameels]

old people usually carpet their kitchens and even bathrooms in case of falls

[@susannaCdonovan23]

LOL!

[@susannaCdonovan23]

@@Meelameels Not I.

[@nelliebly6616]

It's nice to stand on carpet , when you are cooking

[@theangrymob8231]

As spooky as that room is, it looks like it's part of the exposed roof space? Would definitely recommend powering through and having a look to make sure the roof is okay (old properties tend to have little leaks, loose tiles, etc that can build into a bigger problem if not watched). Lovely house! 😊

[@madcitywendy]

New to your channel. Greetings from Wisconsin, USA. Congratulations on your new house. Weird decorating decisions happened in the 1960s and 1970s. I had a house with red carpet and rooster decals on all the cabinets...

[@stacylitwin1466]

OMG, I'm a new viewer, this is only the second video I'm watching of yours, and watching this after your most recent video about the bathroom surprise and you coming up the mirror and opening it and the VO saying "there were no secrets" is just SO FUNNY

[@emsalarslan2098]

This is exciting. I’ve just looked online for houses under 100k and there are options. You’re so right about our generation being priced out the market. Thank you for sharing the price of the house as well, it gives perspective.

[@fremont111]

it's not just your generation...try being single and affording a home on your own, no matter what your age

[@Lizzyb1813]

This house has great bones and a lot of character. I’m interested to see the updates.

[@cl0wnkid973]

"nova scotia is the last cheap place in canada" RIP my poor ass who had to leave nova scotia for new brunswick bc ns was too expensive 😭

[@talliamilley3702]

Right? NS is cheap to everyone but people who live here 😂

[@Taylorsluver13]

@Hd123 Smith right! I’m thinking the exact same thing😭

[@emmellingwood]

Omg yes. I’m from NB, but now live in Toronto, and the prices are so ridiculous here that I could never even imagine buying here 😭

[@bubblebooat4047]

I mean the prices on houses are actually go up a lot recently at least in hallifax

[@texaspoontappa2088]

I let out a sigh of relief when you said your plan was to restore not renovate. I love when people stay true to the character of these old houses (as much as health codes allow haha). Good luck with this!

[@courtneymacfarlane331]

as soon as i saw the outside of the house i was like "omg is that nova scotia!?" it was just a weird feeling as a life-long nova scotian ! so excited for you ariel, people in nova scotia are super nice it's ridiculous

[@katelynrushton2036]

SAME! I was like "I KNOW I have driven by that house at least a dozen times in my life but for the life of me I can't quite place it. Though she said the town is nice so it cant be my hometown.

[@LauraSza70]

I thought the exact same thing, gave me south shore ns vibes hahaha

[@kels3312]

That house is so huge! And soooo many rooms to play with, plus an extra 2acres. So happy for you Ariel! Can’t wait to follow along with your fixer upper journeyyy 😄😄😄😄

[@recklessmermaid]

As someone who lives in Saskatchewan, you picked right. housing is insane in saskatoon. you literally can't buy a crack den in the city for under 200K. Edit: now that i see that a literal cabin the middle of nowhere with no utilities or access to the mainland is $190K, i"ll sit down.

[@diezombies100]

Love that the kitchen has carpet but all the bedrooms have linoleum :')

[@Leannexxo]

You moved from BC TO NOVA SCOTIA ?!?! That’s awesome

[@lydiagappa3938]

Silent night... holy night... all is calm- *lydia bursts into house, rushes downstairs and turns on Ariels first house video*

[@jemmonfoe]

The fact that you open the mirror in your bathroom in this video and you literally say "no secrets" is so hilarious in hindsight!

[@syairaxx]

Congrats! I bought my own house as well and will be moving in 3 months time. I've been living in a really old rented apartment for most of my life because my mum is a single mother and she couldn't afford purchasing her own home. So the last 3 years, me and brother decided to work towards buying our own home so that we, as a family, and especially my mum could live comfortably in a house that we own. It has been our dream for a long time and I'm so glad that we're able to fulfill it. My house isn't as interesting as yours though. haha. I'll look forward to more videos of you exploring your new home. That secret room have me intrigued. haha

[@prettiejesse]

Glad this was recommended to me! Make sure to test for lead paint and asbestos before starting your home renos.

[@iriamonge1704]

I see the potential, the bathrooms are massive, for the price, you can make a beautiful little cottage. Please make a series of the updates on the house, I love those types of vids.

[@heythere2174]

We are 30 with a 2 year old and just bought our first house in a semi-pricey area of the states. This market is No Joke. Watching this made me feel better about all the work we need to do on the home we could afford and gives me hope we can make it feel like home one day but it doesn’t have to happen right away. Seeing others go through the process and the stress and the joy is so nice and helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@karenlebeter4196]

I had to move when covid hit. Landlord sold the neighborhood! 17 families that had lived 20 or more years had to leave and couldn't afford anything (Seattle - Tacoma suburb in WA). I moved in with my son in Ocean Shores, where it rains almost every day. No carport or garage for my diy projects. The warehouse that replaced my neighborhood was still for lease last time I looked. Wallmart, Safeway and Starbucks are 30 miles away on a curvy dark road. Nearest Veterans Hospital is 95 miles away. I'm over 70.

[@laurawilson8646]

Just watching the empty house tour part reminds me of the beginning of My Neighbour Totoro where they are moving in.

[@algilmer3608]

That excitement for the Facebook marketplace desk find!!!! We love to see it.

[@cherylpitner784]

Hi Ariel, I’ve just found your website & I want to say I’m so proud of you for the love you have for your family and providing house and home for them! It’s rare to see that these days and I’m sure you and your family will build into this home the love and care you have. I’m sure it will be lovely to watch as you progress to make this “old house” your home with your personality and character! There will be many folks rooting for you! May God bless all that you set your hands to, to build your dream home!

[@sandraicy6647]

Been a huge fan since day one. I am 42 years old single mother living in CA I am hoping to retire at 50 if things keep going well for me. Bought my first house last month paid in cash and I can't be proud more that I am rn. I'm so happy i made good decisions about my finances that changed me forever::;)❤️🎉

[@willlexie]

I googled “British Columbia to Nova Scotia”. THAT’S SO FAR FOR CAR TRIP!!! I can imagine how painful it is to moving house.

[@Hillary429]

My brother is currently letting me say in his property indefinitely.. love to see the brotherly love when u talk about him staying with you as long as he likes

[@unnamedxx]

I don’t know why people use to think that carpet in the kitchen and bathrooms were a good thing. A massive fire hazard and icky, wet, moldy floors. But congrats on owing a house!!!! Such a huge step in someone’s life.

[@RebeccaEWebber]

I've watched maybe half of these "fixing my old house" videos and I think it is time to go back and watch everything. Thank you for all the vibes!

[@kulsoomahsan4440]

Yeah, my aunt and uncle and their two daughters got kicked out too because their landlord wants to sell. They haggled for a little more time than the lady was originally giving them. Then by the time the had to leave, still no place to go. They've spent the last month in a furnished airbnb. Their offers for 7 different houses all got turned down. I hope they can quickly move into the one they finally (tentatively) got.

[@Stefaneedee]

Congratulations on your home! I myself purchased my first home when I was 20 years old for 45,000. It made complete sense and was cheaper than rent. Enjoy the experience...it’s amazing to be a homeowner🙂

[@prisillaspace]

I loved Divine Design, Decorating Cents, Design on a Dime, Mission Organization! Still my favorites! Congratulations!! 🎈🍾🎊🎉

[@HomeworkRadio]

Awww! well done :D

[@uh1564]

I listen to your videos!!!!

[@HomeworkRadio]

@@uh1564 You do!!? Omg thank you so much 💗 appreciate ya! ☺👍

[@annabergstrom226]

How exciting!! I really want to recommend a channel: Wabi- Sab E, a couple in Nova Scotia(i think) who is resotoring an old house, smaller than yours. Thr videos are just so COOL and inspiring so please check then out! Happy new year from Sweden! 😊

[@swimminginhoney]

I love them!!

[@Eva-cc5xo]

I second that. I love their channel.

[@talliamilley3702]

Yes! I love them so much

[@babbetto1]

I would also recommend Farmhouse Vernacular. Their house is pretty similar.

[@Taylorsluver13]

I didn’t know they were from NS! I love them and their channel

[@WitchCookie]

This is the most wholesome story about how a stressful nightmare can turn into something great. I really needed that right now so thanks for taking us with you. 💜 And your new home is so wonderful!

[@nikisehmbi]

I love that your parents are moving near you too and that your family is close and with you. This is a rare thing but so important for those who get that!

[@amirkhan-tl5lp]

Coming back to this after your 2 year later video and it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come

[@anniec6420]

just arrived here. going to suscribe

[@sarahtehninja]

Sees those housing prices and cries in Southern Californian

[@BingeReader19]

Yep! A house that size for 65K is unheard of here. I'm looking and I'll have to move to Murrieta an hour commute to my work just to be able to "afford" something.

[@sarahtehninja]

@@BingeReader19 it’s pretty out there though! Dated a guy who lived there, and there’s lots of nice food and wineries plus you can actually see the stars at night haha

[@BingeReader19]

@@sarahtehninja okay I knew about the food and wineries, but not the stars. I do love seeing the stars lol. It's definitely too bright in San Diego lol

[@brandivincent-lynch5884]

I feel this

[@beingatliberty]

you may need to move a long distance to afford something

[@MidnightArcher17]

I love your optimism, Ariel! You are so inspiring in your pursuit of seeing the positives of everything around you. Your new house is amazing!! Congratulations on being a homeowner!!!

[@pictoughostwalks9607]

Sold our house in Ontario 14 years ago, bought an old victorian in Pictou NS without a mortgage and never looked back! Welcome to Nova Scotia! :)

[@Zincchromeshema]

I love that you were so gutsy and bought this house. I'm so impressed by your peppy young wisdom! I love that you are going to honor the house's history. I feel like you were meant to be there for a number of reasons and that the house "energy" itself loves it. Sending all of the refurbishing angels☺.

[@delfinamoyanopicca]

This is the best Christmas present KZbin has ever given me

[@allisonwearsorange]

I so so so hope you're watching Wabi Sabi for a little bit of inspiration! They bought a farmhouse in Nova Scotia and are heading down the home stretch of their renovation/restoration.

[@Paule_LMS]

I just found your channel a couple days ago and am excited to have found the place where it all began. You and I have similar tastes in decor and I love seeing you bring your dreams to fruition. Hubby and I bought our first home 8 years ago. We are middle-aged and were renting in Vancouver. It was getting so expensive and landlords were reno-victing many of our friends. We decided to get out while we were still young enough to start over. We landed in Windsor Ontario which was very affordable at the time. We are originally from Ontario so it was a homecoming of sorts. We bought the place without seeing it either. Just pictures and the realtor's advice. We sold everything we owned and I landed in Windsor off the plane with a suitcase in one hand and my dog in the other. I had to sleep on the floor the first two nights; the first furniture I bought was a bed. I got all the basics bought for the house in a month and then my husband came out. He had to finish out a job he was doing there. I got the dining table and couch from Kijiji and all of our kitchen pots and pans and dishes from thrift stores. There are great secondhand finds if you have the time to search. We bought a cute 2 bedroom in the middle of the city. It's really cute; cottagey in style with a porch out front and a property that I have turned into a pollinator garden. I get a lot of hummingbirds and butterflies and bees in the summer and I love that I've made them a little oasis in such an urban spot. Our house has quadrupled in value since we bought it but we are lifers here unless we win the lottery. Our renovations are very slow but as long as we have everything done by the time my husband retires, we are set as far as being stable while we age in place. I'm happy to have roots and starting to be part of a community. It seems we were just starting to make social connections when the pandemic hit and then we had to start all over again a couple years later when everything opened up. I feel so much for you having to have made this move during the pandemic and being forced into it. But you have certainly landed on your feet. I love Nova Scotia. My grandmother was from Glace Bay and moved to Ontario to help with WWII efforts. She married and stayed in Ontario but we would all go out to visit her family every couple years when I was growing up. I have great memories.

[@AJ-jf1lt]

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