Life Update + Final Projects on the Fixer Upper!

[@lindathelondonb9504]

FYI We had people cutting through and kicking down a board fence at the doctor's office where I worked. The only way I could stop them (and stop buying new fence boards) was to plant a row of thorny rose bushes in front of the fence so they couldn't even get close to it. Good luck. Love from London, ON 🇨🇦

[@MyWadester]

Great idea! I saw a video of a man , he installed automatic sensor sprinkler to scare away people from cutting through his yard and it worked well.

[@dirkdiggler8427]

Genius!!

[@kathya9522]

Holly bushes do the same. I use them under the windows to keep burglars from breaking in that way.

[@lindsaybezet3517]

I would call the authorities!! That is nuts. I would be concerned for my children. Some people have no respect for anyone. How rude.

[@linak7155]

Clever!!

[@rosemaryroutte7379]

Jessa you are so talented. The way you are able to do woodworking plus take care of 4 children & be pregnant at the same time is amazing! Glad your family came to help you. Your house is looking beautiful. You should be very proud of yourself!

[@KatieLennox]

clearly your dad provided you and all the kids girls & boys w great life skills & michelle did her part w demonstrating nurturing and patience and being great role model for home schooling. the kids all seem so smart & well behaved. it just amazes me all the talents you have jessa & your siblings too! the deck turned out beautifully! i can't even imagine undertaking such a project. thx for sharing!!!😊

[@vthomas372]

Yes, indeed, so talented. What a great job you guys did on the deck. God bless you and your family ❤❤❤

[@elofamily7241]

Oh my lands, that old man side-eyeing you in the parking lot was HYSTERICAL. You go, girl. :D So impressed with all your knowledge and skill. Can't wait to hear about the baby.

[@boci122]

I know, lol. The way he just hurried out. Seeing a heavily pregnant woman using a circular saw to cut down a piece of board she just bought in the parking lot of Lowes to fit into her mini van with her kids, that's definitely intimidating talent. Well done lady, well done

[@CheapsKate77]

He was probably jealous of her skills! 😂

[@NYMusic89563]

I am an only child. I really wish I had the type of community that your family does. I knew I wanted many kids for this same reason. I’m on number three now. What a blessing to have a community like that.

[@katiepruett7429]

We had the same issue with people cutting through our yard. That stopped when we let our German Shepherd be outside most of the day.

[@jenniferl8967]

😂😂😂😂 lol so smart!

[@Mrsg123]

This is the way.

[@honeyk4551]

Jessa, you and Jana are bosses. I can not wipe my mind around how ya’ll do this big jobs but boy you two are great. You should be getting paid for it!

[@Melissa-jq2qn]

I just wanted to comment and say I just love how you load up all the kids and go to the store to get the wood and I thought you cutting the wood in the parking lot was awesome. Loved how that guy took a double take seeing you cut the wood. Just awesome that you were very well equipped with such great life skills, even though you are a woman. I have no idea how to do anything like that, my husband does those things. I just think it's so neat you can do all of that. 👏🏻❤️ And its so wonderful that your siblings come and help out.

[@lillianfredriksson1890]

Your family is incredibly self-sufficient. I’m very impressed by the projects you can do. You had great training early on. Well done

[@CheapsKate77]

I agree! And I’m so jealous that I was an only child with a father who wasn’t handy at all (except for when it came to drinking). I wish I knew how to build things. 😢

[@Lisa_29]

Honey what did you do today? Ugh I built a deck 🤣 Jessa, you are so talented. Your home is beautiful.

[@lindseykk]

It was nice to see a video again! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Holland. 😊

[@rhonda7070]

Good grief, Jessa! I had no idea how extensive your projects were after moving in! It is so good to see you, and everyone. I'm so impressed with the way you and your sisters can build stuff. Love you.

[@RowanoftheGreenwood]

LOL that old man in the parking lot!! 😅 oh well, gotta do what you gotta do! You are such an inspiration for women being able to build things, and build them well! Well done! 🙌🏽👷‍♀️❤

[@alejandrinahs]

Came for the home update, stayed for the family content. Love to see the family support each others dreams and help with projects. It shows how essential our bonds with family is! ♥️

[@groovybaby95]

I love that man who just stopped and watched you! You go girl! and cracking up at you watching the trespassers! they really thought they were being sneaky

[@rondahoward5341]

It is very scary to me to think that there are constant trespassers on your property. I know it will be a comfort to you to have that fenced off. I just can’t help but wonder what people think about. Prayers to you and your family and that new little blessing on the way!

[@gymnasticsfan7036]

I know. I worry about paparazzi seeing this video and hoping to get pix.

[@stacied242]

Due to your public career, and children's safety you should invest in a long tall brick wall on that side if allowed by zoning!

[@MyLifebyChrist]

I am so inspired by you & your siblings ability to build & create anything you put your mind to! Also how you all support eachother in your projects. What a blessing to have eachother & a beautiful community ❤

[@susienugent6619]

God is good! God has blessed you and your family. I am so glad you share your wonderful life with all of us. We all miss the television shows❤but we will watch you and your family on social media. Thank you!

[@laurenkochan960]

I am beyond impressed on how this entire family knows everything about DIY projects, homeschooling, etc. etc. And most importantly, loving Lord Jesus and sharing His Love! 🤗🙏❤️

[@lynnealexander1200]

A woman cutting wood in the parking lot! Love it! You go girl! ❤️ Really awful people are doing this through your fence. WOW!

[@christaalberg3702]

Correction, a pregnant woman cutting wood in the parking lot

[@Mia-qt4th]

Ben is the luckiest man in the world, Jessa is not only gorgeous but can build a deck by herself! Super impressive Jessa.

[@marywalker2896]

She did not build it by herself. She had family helping her. She just started the project .

[@judysmith2262]

Thank you for sharing the homeschooling material. My daughter taught fifth grade for nine years and when her baby was born she resigned from her teaching position and plans to homeschool her only child. She is going to love watching this video.

[@leticiahernandez4857]

Hi Jessa wow you did a great job with four kids building a deck and putting shelving in the kitchen I’ll give you an A+ plus. God bless you and the family

[@hollynoelle1281]

You have created a lovely family and are an incredible young woman! So happy for you and Ben. It’s also so nice to see a bunch of siblings come together and help one another. Family and close friends are so important, even through our differences (all families have those). So amazing to see you and your sisters do such a great job with construction! You girls rock!❤️

[@paulonorato8765]

Spectacular work. Very very impressive with your shelves inside your house, of the porch, the culvert project, the fencing… And the most impressive is that it was done by you and your siblings. Good job. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.

[@joeyhoney1]

Amazing yard and all the work that you and your family have done. What a magical yard for your kids to grow and play in and make loads of wonderful memories! Warm regards from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@TexasbyStorm]

What an amazing transformation. The kids are blessed to have that massive yard to run around and play in now!! Looks so nice!

[@cherylbrookshire3290]

Hope you had help lifting all the lumber! You are an inspiration girl! So self sufficient and mechanically inclined you go Jessa!!

[@evilangels61]

I never saw a person sawing some wood in a parking lot...lol.....Great video always enjoy your video's....Lots of love and blessing with the new baby on the way...

[@rms5993]

The tape measure I can understand I do that when we're doing projects. More to appease hubs but I do use it. Strange though that she just happened to have a saw with her...She got it from home, she was working at home, so why bring it with her?

[@tammievans5614]

To make the board fit into her van.

[@lisalambert2750]

@@rms5993To always be prepared. I thought that was a great idea and said I needed to remember that. lol Trying to find an associate to do it for you takes forever at times.

[@carolschiavone9316]

Wasn’t trying to hurt anyones feelings. Just very proud Of a pregnant mother of already four children. Love your videos.

[@elizabeththorson5184]

Wow, Jesse! You are an incredibly talented lady and your dream team is amazingly gifted, too! What a fun yard for your family to enjoy!

[@viccimauldin9786]

GREAT JOB JESSA AND FAMILY!! You are so well versed in your skills. Thank you for sharing with us. God's blessings on the upcoming birth of your newest child. Have missed you but taking a break is good for you. Love to you and your family!! ❤

[@LisaKayOGQueen]

I had to laugh at the image of you using power tools in the parking lot. You’re a beast mom! Lol Heart, soul, and a little spice. Glad you took time to be still. 🫶🏻

[@kcotjo]

WOW!! Jessa you are such a hard worker. No doubt your dad taught you all the construction skills that you have. How nice that your family members help you with projects. The look on the gentleman's face at the lumber store was priceless!! You are so resourceful! Congratulations on your pregnancy. Prayers for a healthy baby! Thank you for sharing!

[@rhonda7070]

The guy looked like he had never seen a pregnant woman wielding a chain saw in a parking lot before. 😂

[@kcotjo]

@@rhonda7070 how smart was Jessa to take along her saw......I would have never thought of that...but then I would not be building a deck either!!

[@catherinebarlow3079]

Alot lumber store will cut wood down for you in store if you ask them

[@jillyann4]

Lot's of for a garden and chicken coop! Great teaching tools and helps with saving money on groceries. I know we don't buy any veggies all summer, just eat what is ripe. And can excess for the winter! Just did applesauce and two soups this weekend. I bet your kids would love it!

[@cassieh8403]

Seriously, watching you cut the board in whike preganant in the parking lot with your kids along is the best thing I have seen on KZbin. You are amazing.

[@amandaanderson4125]

Now theres a momma who means business. Has her saw in the minivan for cutting lumbar at store. That was great. House and property looks beautiful. Kiddos growing so fast. Congrats on new blessing from above. God bless.

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

Jessa, You should make a short of you cutting the wood in the parking lot !

[@southsidecarly7427]

What an awesome yard now! Love how the porch turned out❤️Looking forward to your next little bundle of joy🥰Take care and God Bless!

[@denisephillips1988]

Yes, get a dog!! Go to your local shelter and adopt! 😍 Your land is beautiful! ❤

[@rhonda7070]

A nice big kid dog! You have the space for a big dog. Great Pyrenees, for example, are wonderful, gentle and protective.

[@laurieannemcclure7882]

A dog in the yard may discourage the yard trespassers

[@Sunnydreamer1470]

I’m so impressed Jessa!!!!! You’re an inspiration to many! I renovated a home for years, it was a challenge but my children learned a lot by watching us and helping! Your wonderful childhood I know also gave you all great skills!

[@ziva1390]

Love too see you Jess and your family God bless your family love from Belgium ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Shelynn]

I would love some advice on how to fix my wood floors. I’m 54 years old and my husband is not hammer friendly lol. I pulled up the old carpet. I’m not sure what to do lol. Any suggestions? 😊

[@jancarmy5749]

Wow Jessa……you’re a jack-of-all-trades, plus your siblings helping. What a beautiful property you have for your beautiful children to enjoy, as well as your entire family. Lovely. Many blessings for your family. 🙏

[@faithlilis]

GURL!!! HOW U DO THAT 😱PREGNANT, small kids,and diy building stuff around the house Holy u beyond rock🤩... jessa its wonderful to see u grow and raise your your own beautiful blessed family ❤❤❤

[@marsihopkins1995]

The plant app take a picture of the plant it tells you what it needs . You are doing a great job on all the projects. I love seeing the rest of your crew , I miss y’all. Great job it looks great.

[@jessicabroeske4523]

Wow, very impressive on building the deck. Can't say I've ever tried that myself. Your yard looks amazing and I'm glad everything turned out well for you all.

[@maryannerasmussen8184]

I love how your family works so wonderfully well for just any need!! The deck is amazing!

[@judywyse7088]

From a garden center manager who enjoys following you: Your ferns would be happy in LOTS of shade... you might move them so that they are under the porch, but a sun-loving plant would perform much better (lantana is heat and drought tolerant and is very colorful). The ferns would be much happier out under the pines. It is almost impossible to overwater as the pots have a drain hole in the bottom. Daily water is a must, and twice daily is even better if it is hot AND windy. Keep up the good work !!

[@kc-wk1kz]

i think i remember my mother-in-law also misting her ferns but i'm not positive about this.

[@Nunyabusiness82777]

You are amazing! So happy to get an update on your beautiful family! ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@betsyr4411]

I had no idea you had all that land with that house. Excellent work on all those projects.

[@ashleighburroughs3581]

You and Jana are both so talented at building things!! The house and backyard looks awesome!! Can't wait to meet the new baby Seewald soon!!

[@paulasaxon6238]

You need a nice big dog to stop the trespassers. Can’t believe people would knock down boards to get through. Love all your projects and also love seeing your family!

[@rms5993]

I can't advocate a Duggar having a dog, unless they learn how to care for it properly. On the show there were neglected animals, I distinctly remember dogs and cats being shown a few times and never again. They were never allowed in the house no matter how cold it got. Yes, NW Arkansas can get to cold at night to have animals out.

[@mktay2067]

Rms.......stop putting on the adult children of certain people the judgement you have of their parents.

[@mktay2067]

Also dogs and cats don't actually live in doors in nature. Warm pet houses, sheds, garages and barns are just fine for animals they don't need to be in your house to be healthy and happy. ❤

[@rms5993]

@@mktay2067 You've never seen an animal out in the cold have you? I have and it's not pretty.

[@rms5993]

@@mktay2067 STOP TELLING ME WHAT TO DO.

[@userunavailable3095]

Hanging baskets pretty much have to get watered every morning. Ferns need a lot of water, so they may even need more. Your projects turned out fantastic. So glad to see you. Love you guys!

[@ToosieJoie1]

Jessa, I always like it when you and Jana work on projects together. Two powerhouses. Your 4 children are such great kids enjoying life. Ben is a hands on dad.

[@cherylmark1503]

You Duggar women are very handy! I wouldn’t even know where to start in making a deck!!!👍👏🏻

[@debbiejones4307]

😂 love how the man had to reverse to see what you were doing

[@meagana3422]

Woman you absolutely blow my mind. You are amazing.

[@susannaCdonovan23]

You do beautiful work Jessa. You and the "DIY Wife" should do a collab. You're a natural construction expert. So glad you're getting things fixed the way you want them with your handy family. ❤🎉

[@juliefizpatrick513]

So nice to have an update! Great team work on getting everything done. The deck, fencing, landscaping and putting in those culverts were quite a task. Can’t wait for the baby to arrive 😊🤗❤️🙏

[@amandagrace4461]

God bless you and your family, Jessa. You all are an inspiration, and i love the home you all have.

[@tinachristiansen9910]

You did a beautiful job with your home, landscaping looks great! What a blessing to have siblings who are as handy as you to help. Loved the look of the guy in the parking lot when you started to saw the wood lol! Garden and chickens would be great in the backyard something the whole family can do together! Thank you for sharing! Enjoy!

[@traciwood6569]

Jessa… you are SO talented!! Love the open shelving and that deck!!! 💪👏👏👏 love that you DIY!

[@blk123]

Awesome backyard for your kids. Your home is beautiful.

[@rachelgarland1881]

Jessa, I know you’re not a perfect mom (who is?!) but your calm, loving attitude towards your children is infectious and how I desire to be. I can just tell you love them for who they are. ❤️

[@unfinishedbusiness3164]

❤❤❤ love it all. Looks amazing. Your soul sister (my wife Sarah says hi) we have a huge screened in porch and love it. The ferns need to be watered probably daily if they have that much sun. There are big ferns that grow in pots that seem to do better then hang some flowers that are more sun tolerant. Glad you took a social break. We disconnect for our little family as well.

[@desertwind306]

I doubt with small children you have the time to read all of your comments, but I will leave one anyway. You are indeed blessed! Lovely home, lovely family, and a new baby on the way. I adore your entire family!! Your hard work shows. Having family to help you along is so wonderful. May your blessings continue. God is so good. Hugs... Forgot to say something about your ferns. They need a lot of moisture. Maybe you should move them to a sunny place in your bathroom. I am not a expert, but have tried to grow them myself. Believe me, they do not do well in the desert in Las Vegas, NV. lol! Hugs...

[@dixierachell]

Love all your projects that you had done. Wonderful that you have siblings that will help also.

[@barbvillarreal7440]

Jessa you are an amazing woman❣️ A wonderful wife and mother. Your children are adorable and they are precious little gifts from God. 💞=🩵🩵🩷🩷and a🩵 or 🩷 We are excited to meet your new baby! God bless your beautiful family 🙏

[@AarinJPearson]

Very Impressive in what you accomplished which usually takes people years. Ben is very fortunate to have you as his helpmeet. Great Vlog. Hope you guys had a wonderful anniversary and Happy belated Bday to you and Spurgeon. Praying for you guys, have a great rest of your week and always looking forward to seeing your videos. Also, Hope your parents are doing well Jessa. Blessings. 🙂

[@lh3003]

Love the pine trees. Wonderful space to create lots of memories ❤

[@darlenecorcoran2892]

you know those pine trees in the back yard are just begging for hammocks, lol! beautiful job on the yard

[@missymyers7043]

Maybe a veggie/herb garden in the back area. Or blueberry bushes/apple trees?? Such wonderful space with so many options!! You rock, stairs are no easy feat to build! Congrats!❤

[@deborahherring6077]

so great to see a video from you..........your yard is looking great!!!!

[@kerryburns9878]

It was so funny when you were sawing the board in the parking lot….the guy who backed up to take a second look! Like he couldn’t believe what he saw!! 🤣😂😅

[@tiffanysailor8410]

I love everything! It's so nice having a family that knows what they are doing to help you out. So happy and excited for your beautiful land🥰

[@sueglen3726]

So glad you're back Jessa. You have a lovely home and a beautiful family! 😍

[@marmy8579]

What a gifted group! Looks very nice.

[@adeho789]

So great that Jessa knows how to build things! What a great skill! For all of your siblings! They are all so wonderful spending their time helping you and your family out. Jana seems like an angel, always helping out. Wish I had siblings like yours!

[@hannahg2516]

One, I can't believe people tear down your fence to get through!! 😮 plant thorny bushes or something all along the fence. Two, what a beautiful backyard now!!

[@maloriebarrios8269]

I love watching your videos! Thanks for always sharing with us! ❤️ prayers for a safe delivery! 🙏🏼

[@lisachapman9911]

You are adorable! So happy about your rainbow baby 💙💓 Also, shout out to you and the rest of your sisters for doing just about anything! 💪

[@sherip.5258]

Jessa, you are such a sweet Momma!! Also so industrial! Wow!! Your family must be very proud of you!

[@brookidy]

Congratulations on your precious rainbow baby. So happy for you!So impressed with your carpentry and DIY skills! Really amazing. What a beautiful yard for your kiddos! Love how you and your siblings help each other out with projects. One of the many blessings of a large family.💛

[@hummingbirdenthusiast1481]

Oh my word Jessa! You are so AMAZING wow! What a beautiful family, home and wow it is a dream backyard. ❤ you are an inspiration. Your sisters are awesome too! Also great to have brothers lol but you girls had it. That Walmart seen had me laughing when the guy looked.

[@gagrinsoni]

Oh girl, you are so talented!!! That project came out beautiful!!! And your siblings are talented too. Your parents did an amazing job raising and teaching you all those skills!!! God bless you and your beautiful family

[@yvonnecheek341]

Loved this video Jessa! It amazes me (but not really, LOL) how handy you are with DIY projects! If only I could do that. Loved how the family came right in and helped you to pull the project all together, your reinforcements. Beautiful deck and play area! I agree with thorn bushes for those who can’t seem to not travel though your property! Congrats to you and Ben!

[@carollarsen7673]

love the landscape design you did and people can be so rude trespassing on other people property 🙏for your family from Wisconsin

[@sharijones]

Glad everything's going well for you. I would get a dog for the backyard to turn the fence breakers or get motion sensor alarms and place them on the planks.

[@MotherOfDragon117]

Paintball

[@Sexygrammy1111]

Need to put water sprinklers there as they come over the fence.

[@newenglandcoast7121]

Jessa, I am speechless; you are so capable, Brava!! You and Ben have done an amazing job on your property! 👍👍

[@reneelawson7811]

I would soak the ferns in a bucket of water . Love your yard . Great job on building.

[@helenbell1988]

Beautiful home and this is when a big family come into their own ❤

[@dionline88]

I am SO impressed with all of your projects! Who said you need men to complete them?!! You did the majority of the deck setup and God love your sisters/family for pitching in to help out. I love to see that!! God bless you & your family, including the little one that has yet to be introduced to us. I pray all goes well for you and your family.

[@nydiatorres9303]

Congratulations Jessa, nice to see you again. You’re very talented, everything looks amazingly beautiful.

[@loriplate729]

Everything looks so great! You are so talented!. I totally cracked up at you with you littles whipping out a circular saw in the parking lot 😂😂 that man looking at you was priceless!

[@ChristinesCraftTable]

Wow! You and your family are certainly “can do” kind of people! Thanks for sharing! May God continue to bless you richly.

[@lindafriedlander5228]

Jessa, I love how you let your kids go barefoot outside. I did, too, as a child, and I still do as an adult. There's nothing like feeling fresh grass in between your toes.

[@gymnasticsfan7036]

I grew up on a gravel road and went barefoot. I had serious calluses until I moved out of the area.

[@teresakryvenchuk6205]

I cannot believe people would pull your fence apart . A dog would stop that. I can't wait to meet your baby. God bless everyone 🙏 ❤

[@deborahhopper2682]

Yard, deck, fence and house look great! Congratulations on pregnancy! I’ve missed your videos so glad you are back! Love Y’all! Love and Prayers Always

[@RainyJo715]

What a beautiful backyard!! And you’re right, two acres is a dream backyard for any family with kids! Plenty of room for them to run and play out all their energy.:) Great job on all of those projects too, Jessa! I said, Oh Mylanta, when you started to saw that board right there in the parking lot! Haha! But you did great, and the shelves look amazing too.:) God Bless!🙏🏼🍁🌻

[@AnneKaufman-og9oq]

Beautiful love your yard. Blessings to your family and the new baby 👶

[@annajudson109]

Regarding your fern plants, ferns only like indirect or filtered light. Or even a light room. You're quite an amazing young woman you seem to do it all. Good for you and your family, great learning experience for your kids

[@smartgrandma]

What a joy to have you catch us up with all that you and your beautiful family have been doing! Your yard and back deck came out beautifully. You are a woman after my own heart. I've never been one to shy away from doing carpentry and a host of home improvements in my younger years. Now my health "challenges" have had me housebound and recliner/bedbound for the past 9 years because any activity worsens my ME/CFS. I truly cherish my memories of my younger years. I'm also thankful that I have survived many health crisis events to keep on living. God isn't done with me yet. I just celebrated my 69th birthday, which is a huge blessing. I really want to live to benefit from the treatments and a cure for ME/CFS that we've been praying for to happen in my lifetime. Please add that to your prayers. With prayers, love, and gentle hugs for you and yours......from Donna in Florida.

[@arlenep3784]

Congratulations on your new baby coming soon. So glad to see you again and to have an update in family life

[@hdeak01]

What a beautiful job, Jessa! Your kiddos are adorable and congratulations on your new baby! ❤️