I'm Back With LOTS To Share! 🏡 Reno Vlog

[@CorinRae]

My husband fell into the habit of watching your house/reno videos with me. He pretends he doesn't care but has asked, "Is Loepsie back yet?" at least three times in August 😆We're both glad you're back!

[@aleciab83]

Keep the extra refrigerator either turned on or keep the doors open if you decide to keep it off. Like a other commenter said…it gets smelly when they are turned off. Everything is looking great!!

[@stone.durfey5862]

When a refrigerator is turned off, you must leave the doors open a bit. Or it will mold and smell really bad..just in case you didn't know 😊. Your home is coming along well and looks lovely. And oh boy your library, all those shelves. My hearts dream. Looking forward to seeing the kitchen done and your space decorated. So excited for it all.😄💞💛

[@JankoWalski-hz3lu]

Totally agree. Pls excuse me for this but Loepsie, if you read it I think you should know that automatic captions translate Slovakia as SLOVENIA XD Have you thought of putting closed captions or maybe even single subtitles for when the algorithm gets sth very wrong?

[@JankoWalski-hz3lu]

@R. Darlene Durfey again, sorry for that, I just wanted to get it as visible as possible, bc I thought it may be important, as a neighbor from Poland, that kind of stuff really bugs me.

[@BirdieBirdieBirdie566]

I didn’t know that either

[@stevezytveld6585]

Never underestimate the power of a second fridge. Also never underestimate the power of a dishwasher - as a longtime apartment dweller, I'd about kill for the option. The house is coming along so well. Can't wait to see what you do with your studio space. Good for you for being a Scout leader - the camping sounds like it was fun. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@LornaKelso]

I think they have ordered a new dishwasher

[@SweGraystone]

Iiiih... The lack of stair railings... Be careful! 😱

[@LUcyaSews]

I literally screamed when you said Slovakia! 😂🙈I watch your channel for long but I never knew you had family there. My name is Lucia I’m Slovak , just moved to Netherlands 🇳🇱 last week! And I do little bit of sewing as well. Nice to have you back btw ☺️❤️

[@90sHONEY]

02:30 the best flooring! I love rustic wooden floors, especially witjh fluffy light-colored rugs and fake "furs". So cozy and inviting.

[@erikatheicyone]

Welcome back. You are making so much progress on your home and I can't wait to see the finished kitchen. Oh, just a tip... If you can, leave your second fridge plugged in and running. Shut off fridges can get really, really stinky. I'm talking there isn't enough baking soda in the world stinky. Ask me how I know. 👀

[@kaerunoo7172]

I remember when you used to live in that little studio before you moved in with Robert- you only had like a few pieces of furniture if I remember correctly. It's so fulfilling to see how much you've grown and how far you've come. Cheers, friend, to many more years 🎉

[@pwhite2579]

I hope the very next thing you do is reinstall the railing at the top of the staircase. While you were filming, I was starting to get a little uncomfortable! Do want to find you at the bottom of the stairs!

[@LornaKelso]

You can keep your fridge turned off but make sure it is thoroughly cleaned and dried beforehand and put something in there to absorb any moisture while it's off. So excited to see this video in my feed. I'm avidly following your Reno journey. Can't wait to see your new kitchen!

[@SherBear88]

OMG!!!! We have missed your videos SOOOOOO MUCH!!! So happy you’re back! That new flooring in your sewing area is amazing! WANT!!

[@fayewhite-willinger8068]

The dining table lights are great but you will find you’ll want them higher. You are going to hit your heads all the time esp when playing board games or setting table or serving. Love what you are doing making the place yours.

[@sandrascrfc3477]

Keep the fridge on, they tend to break down if you turn them on and off.

[@alyssia7239]

This hair looks really really great on you, you look stunning ! (Now I'll move on with the video 😁) Edit : omg there is no railing on that stair please be careful !

[@magicianmana4]

I think they took them off to do the floors. You can see it propped up against a wall.

[@michellem.4358]

It is so nice to have you back. Glad to hear your enjoyed your time away.

[@rosacanisalba]

I'd suggest you consider insulating the ceiling in the utility room. It would be a relatively straightforward job. It will help with extremes of temperature. And I see someone else already suggested a dehumidifier.

[@dulcieandrews712]

I see advice on the second fridge & hope I’m not repeating- it takes a full 24 hours for a fridge to cool down inside once it’s room temperature so remember to turn it on a couple days before your party. - if it were me- I’d turn the setting to its highest temp & leave it on & turn thermostat back down when you stock it. If you choose to turn it off, place an opened bag of plain charcoal inside it to absorb moisture and help prevent odors from permeating the plastic & evaporator coil. When the charcoal has absorbed moisture it can be “ reactivated “ by baking in your oven. I’m sure you can find a tutorial for that. Cheers!!

[@Ardnaid253]

I am surprised you are not donating the cupboards and all that. I'm in the United States, but we have places that will take old cupboards, trim, appliances, etc. They sell them and use the profit to build homes for people in need. I don't know if there is much need for that in your area, though.

[@kotadawndragon]

Everything is looking great so far! I can’t wait to see the new kitchen. That second refrigerator is definitely a good idea to keep. You never know when you need extra food storage.

[@Bookwormscififan]

It’s great to see you back!! I am 5 years and 2 days younger than that kitchen… So excited to see the new kitchen!

[@theQuietRebel]

So wonderful to see all the changes! I get so excited for you, seeing the empty space and all the possibilities in the attic. Stripping the beams will make such an enormous difference… and yes yes yes to floral wallpaper and a cottage vibe! I understand the feeling of the bookcase dream that has come true so well: I recently got the wall to wall bookshelves I have dreamed of ever since moving into our home 7 years ago. (They are a little feature in my latest video.) Groetjes! Frouckje

[@aliiannucci3135]

Welcome back!! Glad you enjoyed your much-needed vacation. Please keep the fridge on!! You can probably adjust the temperature so it doesn't run as cold to save power, but don't turn it off; it will STINK. Also, new bookshelf tour??? 👀

[@tiny.raindrops]

I just watched your book shelf tour video from a few years ago, and since you just completed the book shelf in your new home, maybe an updated version of that video would be fun :) I would love to see what books you have added or how it's organized and decorated!

[@karlijns172]

Happy you are back! Your hair looks so nice at this length, so thick!

[@maritzelcastillon1969]

So good to see you again! And your house is coming along beautifully 😍

[@devancarpenter9706]

How exciting!!! Your new home is really coming together and I can see your personality throughout. So happy for you guys! 🏡🌳🪴💐

[@lizdepalma]

It's all coming together... It's a joy when we sit back and see our plans working and settle. It's such a lovely home you have there ❤ I am loving the progress

[@dees3179]

Now it looks like my house! Except, I never finish anything....... Advice for people about to embark on this sort of thing themselves.....if you are getting rid of old units such as these kitchen ones, there are often lots of useful components that can be harvested. Screws, angle brackets, shelving, hinges etc, all tend to last a lot better than the units themselves. If you have storage space, lengths of old worktop are unbelievably useful for making shelving in sheds and garages and workrooms. Very little ends up at the tip here, it just gets repurposed if it is not mouldy, soggy, smelly or brittle.

[@carole3680]

A dehumidifier could enhance your moisture control and clothes drying time.

[@krystallights1325]

Happy you're back. Your house looks great so far! Can't wait to see the finished kitchen

[@ginadelfina5887]

Yay, it's great to see you back! I missed your videos. All the recent home renovation & moving videos have been really fun to watch.

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

So excited to follow along with this renovation and see you build your home

[@valerydiane20]

So happy to see this video, I've been waiting for it a lot! I'm renewing an house too in this period with an ikea kitchen freshly delivered. It's nice to work knowing I'm not alone 😊 I cannot wait to see how your kitchen will turn out!

[@mce1939]

Good luck with your kitchen! It will be so nice when done. Looking forward to seeing your studio/filming space. So exciting! Yeah, agree with others that a fridge in storage needs to be left turned on, or doors opened, or doors removed (anyone else grow up in the 80s and see the Punky Brewster episode where Cherie suffocates in an old fridge and was traumatized by it?? :) :) )

[@gigiososki5213]

Your beamer comment had me so confused for a while, it's British slang for a BMW and I had no idea what you were talking about for a minute

[@octavia088]

Also American slang for a BMW.

[@munka214]

Welcome back! Love seeing all the progress you guys have made. Can't wait to see the finished studio space.

[@Darenim]

Tiny little tip for storing that freezer: put something in between the doors to keep them open. I did not. Apparently, when there is still a tiny bit of moisture inside, fungi thrive there. Got quite the stinky suprise when I opened it after a year...

[@Woeschhuesli]

It‘s actually pretty funny that your old kitchen is probably also an Ikea kitchen… 🤣 That style was very modern around 1995, as my friend‘s new place looked just like that and a lot of places renovated then also got that sort of kitchen. And my MIL’s „new“ kitchen from the late 90s has a load of mirrors, too 😳 Ah yes, been around a while longer than you 😉 My own kitchen is over 30 yrs old but good quality wood, I‘d really like to paint it green (yes, rather like your dresser!) and get pale marble-style countertops as I hate the dark granite we have, also we need new appliances… sigh, dream on! Good luck with your new kitchen…

[@zajaiva5]

I LOVE the house. You did such a great job... the only thing is that the 3 lights above the table seem too low. But that just my opinion... love these series

[@BirdieBirdieBirdie566]

I love the light fixtures

[@Marilinaa]

The house looks great!

[@claudiagonzalez8686]

Change out all your hardware to match your dark lamps. It will look great!!! And maybe a track light in your studio since its for your videos and sewing. 👍

[@lindabullock742]

So happy you had a great break and the renovations are coming along. Can’t wait to see the new kitchen and remember to leave the door open a little when you turn your fridge off..😂🥰🇦🇺

[@elainebye9090]

It's so exciting to see your beautiful home come together. ❤️

[@KK43]

Looking over the edge at 2:25 really messed me up! Lol

[@Tina.bina.]

The no railings by your stairwell gives me the heebie jeebies lol I felt my head spin as you showed the camera down stairs to look at the flooring and I'm like omg please don't fall 👀😅

[@IamCornelius1853]

So good to see an update! Love the videos/style

[@joshenyou360]

Loved your vlog and thank you for the 18% off coupon at VIVAIA. Just purchased my first pair. YAY!

[@Loepsie]

🥳

[@joannabanana9532]

Welcome back! I missed seeing you in my feed.

[@sandiemable]

Good to see you; I am so happy you had a great time while you were away! The work that you and Robert have done in your home is simply beautiful. I am tickled pink for you guys. Have a wonderful weekend, xoxo's Sandie

[@Celebrinthal]

I'm glad it's all going so well! Kitchen grime is the worst 😶 I think it's worth checking the old fridge for lead content, you can buy lead check strips online. I recently read a lot about lead levels in old stuff, it can be in the surface material of the fridge too. Scary stuff. Changing the subject, I absolutely adore your look in this video! This dress, lip color, hair, glasses... Everything goes so well together and is so harmonious with you! I think it's my favorite look of yours 😍 now I want to make myself such a dress, haha

[@JosieAreSee]

Hope your break was refreshing!!

[@TopGearLovin]

Your new hair looks amazing 😍😍

[@carolinesewall9319]

Loved seeing your new house and the improvement s

[@hannayoung9657]

You should check out Boråstapeter, they have such nice wallpaper and I used to be able to find them in NL.

[@metnicole4493]

Je hebt bij de ikea van die witte puntjes, die je in de gaatjes van de kast kan drukken. Dan zie je niet al die ophang gaatjes voor de schapjes. Echt satisfying. Just discovered your video's. Love love love them. (First one was Bellatrix makeup video haha) love the surprise that you are actually dutch, like me. Love your vibe, byee

[@croccatcher]

Welcome back

[@amixeblu]

For your booknook. Do they still do the tiny open shelves in Ikea to add on to those? It's maybe hard to explain, but they're like 1/3 to half shelves, little ones and you can add them on. Not sure. In my day, when I created my booknook (6 times the size, no joke Lucy), they still had them. I have the oak look and glass doors.

[@henlokitty]

so excited to see a new video!!! 💗

[@k.285]

Your hair looks amazing!! 💕

[@tricia2701]

Glad to see you again!

[@amberwebster83]

I turned 3 years old that day when that paper came out lol.

[@BasicMemory]

Great video.

[@bs4e644]

When did we turn 30? Where has the time gone?

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Omg those shoes!!!

[@emilym8943]

What kind of cabinets are your game cabinets?

[@Loepsie]

Ikea Besta 😁

[@wrathchild7168]

I have that exact fabric your Intro outfit is made out of.

[@tamara10]

welcome back

[@PseudonymCassy]

Hi Lucy, I have a question about your kitchen. You have some lovely brass looking knobs throughout. When your kitchen comes in, are you reusing those knobs? If not, would you be willing to sell them? I really like them!

[@Loepsie]

Ahh I'm afraid we no longer have them, sorry!

[@PseudonymCassy]

@@Loepsie darn! I should have asked soon. Thanks!

[@barbielee7523]

Love love ! 💕

[@michelles9897]

Lovely ☺️

[@ItsVerosLife]

Y is the dining room light about to touch the table? 💡💡💡

[@sweetstufff]

Nice vlog! Was it possible (and probably less expensive) to just cover up the asbestos with the flooring of your choice instead of having to get them removed? I know that asbestos removal here in the US is very expensive and is this whole lengthy process.

[@P0nyl0ve]

In the Netherlands, it is normal to remove it as soon as it's found and I believe it is free too

[@Loepsie]

In hindsight, maybe. At the time I was worried the new floor would come out uneven as the vinyl didn't cover the entire floor, and I also honestly just wanted it gone, haha! I do believe the guy we called to check if it's asbestos or not said he was required to call it in now that it was discovered, and we were more or less obligated to have it removed (not 100% sure on this though). It's common to have asbestos removed over here indeed, we have very strict regulations surrounding it. It's definitely not free though, it was rather costly unfortunately.

[@sweetstufff]

That is great that it is required to be removed. Yes, I would also want it gone if I had them, lol. I'm sorry it cost so much, though! Thanks for the reply!

[@sweetstufff]

@@P0nyl0ve That is great!

[@didyouknowb4]

was waiting for your video anxiously

[@eprohoda]

amigo, how’s life?, Yo-professional shots!🙃

[@amixeblu]

No idea at all why you would want to put a TV away (news anyone?), but hey maybe I'm way too old-fashioned. LOL ;)

[@vonkluge9352]

Yoou looks like Mihrimah Sułtan ❤️

[@theresap2920]

I've always been a long hair fan, but your new haircut turned out so pretty, full... and feminine!! 💗 Are you going to experiment with short hairstyles or enjoy leaving it down? Also, when you have a free moment I think you might enjoy this channel called Crows Eye Production: kzbin.info It's a treat for any fan of of historical fashion, hairstyles and make-up, but my favorites are the Walk With Me Through Time videos. They're filled with absolutely breathtaking cinematography and natural beauty. It's easy to fall in love with these little masterpieces!

[@shaikwaheed6608]

Very nice I want hairstyles video