Let the kitchen makeover begin!

Ready for another renovation video in the series From Abandoned House To Home? In this video we paint the cabinet doors for the new kitchen, get rid of the very last laminated floor and face our first bigger challenges with some wooden floor that's not in the best condition. I hope that you enjoy!
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[@tomoyotea]

Just tile the entry way since it’s a wet area and use whatever wood you can save from that parts to replace the wood bits that have holes in them. You can do it!!

[@MarciaMeree]

That was what I was thinking also. Problem would be solved.

[@LS-um3zq]

Great idea!

[@allsoundsepic]

Came here to say the same thing :)

[@susanma4899]

Agree. I'd tile the entry. I want to do the same thing in my house. My entry runs straight into my kitchen, so my idea is to have the same tile in both areas. Of course my house is smaller than Elise's.

[@joantrotter3005]

What I was visualizing was tile in a similar size to the other floorboards. I have seen tile that was a wood pattern, but somehow I think a colour or pattern would be better? If you do any sanding, save the sawdust and either mix with wood putty or a tiny amount of epoxy. Or if you are doing something bright and contrasting by the door, fill in the holes with the same colour epoxy? You will know it when you see it! Maybe try a garbanzo bean blondies with pistachios and chocolate chips if you have a few minutes to bake? I like chopped pecans and coconut in black bean brownies, so now I'm wondering about pistachios in brownies?!

[@gabrielleg.1347]

Hi Elise, I am mold expert...please do not attempt to save the moldy floor by the front door! It must be removed, with the door open and while wearing a very high quality mask. You could do a nice tile design in the entry...very common here in the states to do that in entry ways so that peoples wet shoes in winter do not muddy up the rest of the floor. I am also concerned about the big mold spot in the kitchen and I believe there is more in the basement you showed. Ideally this should be handled by a good mold remediation company. The plaster needs to be removed, not spray/ cleaned and/or painted over. And please dont use bleach on mold..,its actually really bad for it...thats why it always grows back worse. Whenever you see mold, it has to be removed and replaced not cleaned! There should be containment put up during any mold removal (like thick plastic hanging around the area, windows open, Hepa air scrubber on). otherwise the mold spores go flying all over the place (you can't see this with the naked eye but they land on other areas and cause mold to grow there eventually). In general once the mold has been taken care of and you are moved in, I would recommend you get a 50 pint or higher dehumifier, one for each floor, to keep humidity levels between 40 and 50%. Anything higher and you can get mold growth just from enviromental moisture. I also highly recommend the company Air Doctors air purifiers. Again one on each floor would be great. This is how you make sure you don't have continual mold issues, as well as ensuring that wherever those orginal leaks came from, you inspect to make sure they are acutally fixed. You wouldn't want to do all these repairs then get the water running and find out theres still issues. Never take the sellers word for it that some water issue has been fixed. Having clean air to breath is so important to our health! Being in this industry I have seen first hand all the determental effects that can happen when someone is living in mold. Hope you guys can prioritize getting the moldy area remediated asap and ideally before you move in. Best of luck!

[@TooCoolToSpeakLess]

Thank you ,sm!!

[@jennabarna2353]

Didn’t know about the bleach. What do you use to clean it in a bathroom, for example? I live in the subtopics, no extractor or fan in the bathroom, just a tiny window. So it grows on our bathroom ceilings here.

[@SonetLandman]

One thing I can say about you is that work don't scare you off. You are not lazy. What a virtue. 💕

[@laurie-ellenprice1564]

Agreed! :)

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

Sweet Elise...my husband and I have remodeled a very large number of homes. The best piece of advice I can give you at this moment is to make a makeshift worktable, out of scrap wood. Just make two saw hoarse and top it with a sheet of plywood. This will allow you to work on your projects at a standing height. Plus, you can move it to the area you are working in so easily that you won't have to bring the work to the table...you can take the table to the work. It will save your back and believe me this is important.

[@MystLily]

The good part about the front entrance parquetry being moldy is you can think of doing something amazingly creative as an entry welcome to the house. In keeping with the parquetry floor it could be an a mosaic out of different colour woods or use Pinterest again to see entrance floors. Love all your progress and the room looks so wonderful and cozy with your fire going

[@allyirvine7537]

I agree. Beautiful Italian tiles or mosaics would be stunning. So many options 😍 I’m sure the holes could be filled in and wouldn’t be noticeable once finished.

[@IsidoraSage]

@@allyirvine7537 yes! tile would be beautiful and much more practical in an entry. And if there is some good wood at the edge of that area, you can use it to replace the broken boards

[@sandrab5477]

Yes I was also thinking about mosaic tiling for the entryway.

[@marywise2703]

Bleach the moldy floor. Use wood cut outs to fix the holes. That floor is too old and pretty to take up

[@robine916]

Perhaps you can remove the wood from the entry area at the door/stairs only and place tiles? Then you can use some of the undamaged planks you removed to patch the ares with the holes. Love the green!💚💚💚

[@michellebyrom6551]

My thoughts exactly. A decorative set would be a good investment. Salvage Yards could be useful. Finding out exactly where the water us getting in under the door is the first job.

[@robine916]

@@michellebyrom6551 💖

[@jj3111]

My thoughts exactly… Plus it looks like there is repeated water damage and tile will help combat that issue if they bring the floor up about an inch and make it even with the door.

[@brettsheets3397]

I was going to suggest the same thing. I guess great minds think alike. 🙂I also think tile would be a better material (more water resistant). I also echo Michelle Byrom's comment about finding out where the water is coming from.

[@robine916]

@@jj3111 👍

[@jennyaguilar575]

Hello I think it’s a good idea to save the beautiful wood floors and just putting a nice tile on the entrance and then let the wood floors throughout the Entrance😊

[@saml8802]

I would do a victorian tiled entry for the molded area, I think it would work well with your aesthetic, and that way you don't need to worry about mold in the future. Also for the holes, you can either tear out the piece of wood with the hole (since they are so small) and put in a new piece that you salvaged from the damaged areas, or make it an accent piece and get smaller pieces that fit in the grove and stain them darker.

[@toontown0633]

The sound of the cars outside would drive me nuts in that place.

[@rebeccabristol4281]

I Love that beautiful shade of green! I also use green in my home with vintage pottery, plants and fabric. It’s a happy, peaceful color❤️

[@sarahfeuerborn]

The house will be so beautiful! So happy for you.

[@EliseBuch]

Thank you! 🥰

[@lisahans9462]

I think we all agree that we are super excited to see the house transformation. I love to see how much creativity and work you and your family put in this project. Thank you so much taking us with you. 🏡❤

[@DottyGran247]

Well done getting rid of all the old flooring, loved the “victory bow” when you threw the last piece into the trailer. Your kitchen is going to look fabulous, I can tell that already. X

[@shannonmcrae1364]

I didn’t think you could reuse vinyl plank flooring. Glad you were able to though!

[@kathyjakary7269]

This will be so much fun to follow you along on this huge project!

[@lauraatoakstreetexchange]

The green color choice is beautiful! A great pop of color when so many people just go basic. I love it!

[@LilyViolette8]

I LOVE the green you chose! And how you are transforming this house. Elise, I’m starting to think you are Superwoman!!! What a talented beautiful person! 🌹❤️💐

[@EliseBuch]

awwww 🥰🥰

[@melodyfisher1512]

Great choice of color! Rich and not-too-dark, not-too- light….and it brings the outdoors in beautifully. It’s good to see you have that moment of satisfaction with how they are going to look…encouraging for sure. Your reward for all the hard work is coming! Oh, a little (or a lot) of wood filler & stain goes a long way for holes…and the entry would be a natural place for some fancy tile or beautiful stone… or even brick. Rugs!

[@joantrotter3005]

Oh, I hadn't thought of brick? Is there interior brick anywhere? Maybe a brick backsplash would be pretty with the green?

[@allyirvine7537]

Great episode Elise! The green is gorgeous and I can imagine plants and lights, and all the little touches you will add to restore character to the house. The floors give it character already😍

[@1103cls]

I've never seen someone repaint cabinet doors without removing the hinges before

[@EliseBuch]

hahaha you know... I didn't have the tools with me, so I thought whatever 😄

[@maureenmunro2826]

I don’t take off the hinges…especially the type that are on these doors.

[@TheThriftyGma]

@@maureenmunro2826 .. Same here

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Yep it saves tons of time.

[@lauracanna2201]

A few suggestions as we renovated our house too a couple of years ago: *use knees padding (unless you don't mind having callous, crocodile skin around your knees😁) *invest in a couple of saw horse that you can use for painting cupboards, doors etc, without breaking your back/knees *use harwear gloves not just because of the paint or chipping nails, but because you actually risk to get splints and chemicals in your hands *you don't need to wash the cupboards before sanding them but you need to wash them afterwards. *they sell some kind of fillers for those holes in the floor in brown colour and you can't see the holes anymore once you have filled them. We have used them too. They work pretty much like those fillers you use for plaster walls but these are specific for wood.

[@LauraGomez-bl2so]

Lovely green! The hallway would look amazing with some cool patterned tiles.

[@wadstaliz6582]

Ooh, I love the green shade! We had the same struggle this summer, picking the right shade for our house. It’s light blue now and I hate it! So we tried like 8 different shades of green and FINALLY found the perfect one! And it almost look exactly like the shade you picked, hahaha! Btw just cut out the rotten part of the hallway floor and replace it with some cool tiles. It’s great for wet and muddy shoes. And there is wood filler on tube you can use to fill in the holes. Love following you and your adventures Elise! See you next time 😊

[@christybeaulieu]

I anxiously await every update on the new house and get so excited when I see a new video up!

[@lh5677]

Love the green! I enjoy listening to your charming voice & accent while I work on jewelry & crafts. Looking forward to your landscaping ideas in the spring. 🇺🇸

[@GmaMom]

You are the hardest worker I’ve ever seen! Please tell me boyfriend is helping😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. I’m feeling a bit protective of you❤️❤️. Sweat equity my friend! You are earning your place in that house! I admire you for all you do!👍🏻👍🏻🤗🤗❤️❤️

[@phylmartin9101]

I was always sure that you would paint your kitchen green, I love the shade that you’ve picked. That floor by the door may begin to dry out now that you’ve removed the laminate, I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you can save it. ❤️🌻

[@brendasnow8255]

It feels so good to accomplish something, doesn’t it? Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen.

[@carrietar]

We rented a house once that had heated slate floors in the entryway. It was great for drying the wet from shoes and melted snow in winter. 🇨🇦

[@Absolutely_]

Since you started your house renovation I started watching you frequently again It‘s been so long and it feels good to see your videos 🥰

[@carolineholland4178]

Love the colour you have chosen for the kitchen cabinets, it is very bold and complements your hair beautifully. Don't worry about the odd holes in the floor, fill them with wood filler and when you decorate you can cover these, if not, it adds character. Tiles in the entrance way would look lovely.

[@gailbradford305]

I knew it would be green, you gravitate towards green a lot and I am with you girl. Love the color!

[@kika-ge5qr]

Your are lucky to have this incredible transformation on video. It's the little details and many changes made that can be forgotten along a big project. I am so happy to see your life's journey. Well done,lovely lady.🌷

[@EliseBuch]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@kika-ge5qr]

@@EliseBuch YW! ❣️

[@uschitech6035]

Wow! That's the most beautiful color! 😍

[@Crazy_Garden_Lady]

You can use a technique to fill the holes with a special woodfiller, sand it, stain it and oil it like the rest of the floor.. For the moldy entry I would buy old tiles and give them a metal frame of brass or silver.

[@brp1817]

I love the color of the cabinets! It’s beautiful. I’m so happy for you. You’re inspiring me to redecorate my home. Thank you 😊 I wish you made more videos even with no audio. You’re home is going to look amazing. Thank you again. Sending many blessings your way 🌻

[@sarmaforyou]

Bold move with the green paint colour on the cabinets. Can't wait to see the end result! :)

[@lumierex8529]

Your videos bring me so much joy. I’ve been watching on and off for probably 5+ years now, and it’s always so relaxing. You are truly inspiring.

[@EliseBuch]

Thank you so much, that is really a long time 🥰

[@jillychandler]

You have done a great job, washing then rubbing down the kitchen door, it really is soooo important to do this before you paint them, to get a good job, so well done. You need to take out the mouldy floor by the door, and put a recessed mat in there instead. Great what you are doing.xxx

[@louisesuffolk]

Love your colour choice. Have you considered hiring a large sander to do your wood floors? It will make them beautiful

[@42apprentice]

When you sand the parquet save the sawdust and mix it with wood glue and use it to fill the holes.

[@sasabinz7331]

I love the green you chose! Looking forward to seeing mor of the transformation from an abandoned house to a loved home. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@indiamunoz610]

I think the best option would be like a design in front of the door with tiles on the floor and then if you can actually save a few pieces that you remove where you are going to put the tiles you can reuse them and interchange them with the ones that have holes in the other place, I hope you can understand what i mean, that way the wood its the same and would not look weitd if you replace the pieces with holes with completely new wood hahaha lots of love i would totally love to literally go help you do diy renovations at your home just like diy buddies hahaha good luck with the rest of the projects!

[@melaniesunshine1951]

That green is absolutely stunning. I LOOOOOVE it so much 😍😍😍😍 fantastic choice

[@Jane-3229]

The green for the kitchen is absolutely gorgeous 💚

[@maangela]

I knew it! I knew it! Before you turned the lid around I said GREEN! And imagined that type of green. It's cute to see how much we've gotten to know you through watching your videos. This new phase of your life with your boyfriend, the wonderful house, the renovations, is all very exiting! Thank you for sharing it with us, and all the luck in the world!

[@EliseBuch]

hehe I'm predictable. Thank you! 🥰

[@kimmcnear6843]

My mom's kitchen had green cabinets and white wallpaper with ivy on the walls. It was lovely

[@helenpetersen7174]

Hello, white vinegar "kills" mold, not sure about it that will save the floor. Large holes can be filled using wood dowels and filler, I am sure there is a KZbin video how to out there somewhere. Don't be discouraged, I think there are things to fix even the most horrid looking floor issues, People recover from massive floods all the time. :D Good luck Miss Elise,

[@Amanda-jd8xs]

To fix the holes, you can mix sawdust (from sanding said floorboards) with wood glue, and pour it in the holes. 😊 It is all looking so good Elise 🏡 Oh and airing the wet floor and bleach or vinegar will help the mold.

[@brendastarnes7579]

I’m loving that green!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Rosepetalscreations]

Absolutely LOVE the green! Fabulous! 💚💚💚

[@mountainviewvintage386]

Bet ya would’ve loved an electric sander for all those cabinets huh!😉

[@Crosbie100]

Lovely tune, air on a G string whilst you were painting, was my going up the aisle wedding tune

[@hollyhock4160]

You could have a rustic stone entranceway and also it may be well worth paying a professional To insert wood pieces to repair! Your boyfriends father sounds extremely knowledgeable and talented it’s very possible he can figure it all out!!

[@laurie-ellenprice1564]

You're so inspirational, Elise! Thank you for taking us on the journey. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@hotcraftingmamaph]

Hi good day, i miss u cottage videos so much... I hope ull make your small cottage there at your new home/garden space i missed it so much. Good luck in ur home reno. God bless... Im Tessa from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Elise. Wow. Excellent video with superb production values. Your construction and assembly skills are superlative - but of course that's to be expected from strong self sufficient women such as yourself. You really know how to get it done. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍😎😎

[@rachellatty903]

I love the colour, perfect choice 💚💚💚💚

[@marisamoeller1718]

I absolutely love the green colour you selected!! Definitely very 70's looking!!

[@annam.f.meiners7844]

Love the green. All the doors of the farm where I grew up have the same colour. It might be nice to do some of the details on the kitchen doors in a slightly different green shade. It would add a nice contrast, balance and style to them. Maybe a lighter green?! Also for the floor in the entrance, if you can’t fix the holes in the floor maybe you can fill them with something sparkly or beautiful. Like glass?! Make them a feature that talks about the history of the house.

[@YellowCase2024]

The sounds of the birds singing is lovely

[@nitahiltner3348]

Love that green color for the cabinets. I get so tired of seeing all white kitchens.

[@cherieallen9508]

Love the green you chose WOW😱💚

[@missglenellen]

The „new“ old floor is more than amazing! Well done! I am sure that you will sort out that rotten patch at the entrance door, maybe with a half circle of tiles, granite, mosaic etc All the best!

[@debrabell2604]

You could cut out a section of the rotted flooring and add a brick or stone tile as a entryway area. The green cupboard's will be a vibrant touch. Nice

[@itsmewende]

All of the floor repair ideas are great. Just a tip we do here in the states when painting, if you'll be using primer or white, have it colored a shade lighter than your main choice, that way you may not need to paint twice. Really looking forward to all your progress this winter, not to mention the new garden come spring.

[@ria2461]

I love ur vibes and creativity. You work super hard.. 🙏🏻🥰🇵🇷

[@awildelife]

You're giving me anxiety scraping those cabinets on the stone! Everything is so cool

[@janetboozer4415]

What a beautiful home. It is perfect for you and your boyfriend. God is so good if we wait for his perfect timing. You are a blessed young lady. I am very much enjoying all your ideas and hard work you are putting in on this project. Thank you for sharing. 😍😍😍

[@saraht2052]

You can use tiles in that front area. It's also easier to clean if you walk in with wet shoes. And, it will add a bit of spice to the home

[@dianestevens2659]

Tile mosaic in the front entry would look great and be practical

[@Awenda18]

The hate the main stairs for your struggles with them. Have you tried heating the laminate to soften the glue so it is easier to pry up? I’ve used this technique for wallpaper and kitchen counter laminate. You may have to rent the steamer machine but it’s so worth it🌻. I love the green🌿

[@lv4bway]

Fix the holes with wood putty and cut out (square) the moldy wooden floor and put in a marble or granite slab or even fun tiles at your front door it will look nice with the herring bone pattern.

[@pamellasmith2503]

To cut down on Road Noise maybe a Wooden Fence with scrubs to absorb the Noise 💚🏡

[@starrose6116]

Loving this content! I am in awe of all the work you've put into this first house. It is definitely your labor of love ❤

[@radish8140]

You could take some wood and make a spike with it and hammer/glue the spikes into the holes. Once dry you can saw off the extra. Fill any extra space with wood filler. You could also replace the wood at the door with tile.

[@LKNardo]

Hello Elise! Firstly, I am so excited about your home, it is so gorgeous. You can totally get some cute tiles around the front door (would be nice with muddy and wet shoes too instead of taking that all over your wooden floors). Second, I am also not a wor floord expert, but you could fill in the smaller holes with wood filler. And then, now hear me out, rugs. Gorgeous rugs. Wooden floors will always have bumps, bruises and character so it's just part of it. So excited about this journey for you!

[@carolewhite4659]

What a gorgeous shade of green!!!

[@jeanninef2110]

Absolutely put down some beautiful tiles in part of your entry! Easy to clean and water safe!

[@americanwoman9342]

Amazing how you are so dutiful in making your videos.. I’m watching this again after your announcement of moving from this location after only a month.. You must have already known you were moving during the making of this video.. I wish you well in whatever direction you take from here..

[@sharenwilde24]

That green is so you! Back in the 70s I had green paneling on one wall in my kitchen and strawberry pattern wallpaper on the other walls. It was very cheerful and cozy. Can’t wait to see your finished kitchen❤

[@lquin1896]

Yes yes that's the most beautiful green 💚 your kitchen is going to look amazing.

[@Eccentricjewelry]

Yasssssssss absolutely love the green !!!!

[@hunterhanna-yox7828]

Wow 😍 love that color on the cabinets! So excited to watch what y’all do in the new house. I agree with everyone else, pick a cute vintage tile for in front of the door and then try to use some salvaged wood to fix the holes.

[@deborahfoss904]

you could always lift the wood flooring by the door and lay ceramic tiles which would be easier to clean and use some of the wood that you lifted to replace the pieces with holes in

[@amyweaver7413]

Elise, I am so enjoying your process in making your new home beautiful. I know at the end I will be blown away with your creativity, style and uniqueness. For now I continue to be blown away by your hard work and perseverance. Thanks for your content which always entertains me.👏❤️👏

[@EliseBuch]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@sallycormier1383]

What a hard worker you are! I like everyone’s ideas about tiling the front of the entry way in decorative tiles and using any wood that is ok to fill your spots where wood is missing. I hope your kitchen has good light from windows so that the green cabinets don’t make it too dark in there. With the right lighting they will be bright and cheery.

[@lauren2854]

Omg your outfit at 17:00 is sooo cute and that 70s green is to die for ❤

[@rangerjudi9144]

Perfect shade of green 💚absolutely love it!! Can’t wait to see the rest.

[@maureenp581]

Elise using work gloves is as rare as Elise going sleeveless. That green color is EXCEPTIONAL. Like you!

[@teddyxcore]

i used matte polycrylic to seal my cabinets 2-3 coats and it worked perfectly

[@_Sapph_]

Hey Elise! Just wanted you to know I sent you a package here from the U.S and I can't *wait* for you to get it 💕

[@robinallen8841]

Rent a floor sander. You can replace the individual boards, sand and the test out stains that would blend them the best.

[@marybethmorrison]

Green was my guess! The cabinets are going to gorgeous! If you end up having to redo the floors in the hall, you might be able to salvage some of the parquetry, and keep it, as needed, for repairs and restoration in the living room.

[@muunarexia]

What a beautiful color you choose ! Omg such a perfect green 🤍 ! Again one relaxing and nice video, thank you 🙌🏻

[@mariannegoins3610]

I'm so impressed by your strong Work ethic. You are amazing.

[@dejah85]

I didn't realize how much work you were doing, alone😢 You are fierce and they didn't deserve you.

[@andreabenson2491]

Wow the color is awesome! As I see you walking around outside and on the deck, I can only imagine what a wonderful garden space you will have👍👏So much work goes into renovating - you are doing great 💃

[@theresak9915]

Love love the green color for the cabinets! Beautiful!

[@priscillaalonzo2928]

Hey there kiddo, at home depot there's special puddy to fill in the holes, and the front door just let it dry with fan and there's wood protector liquids that you could put. Water may come in cause there's no porch roof. Once you have one, water won't come in anymore. Love your beautiful house.

[@superlibbyanne]

I love green everywhere!