please learn from my mistakes | fixing my outdoor projects

[@mariegeiser5279]

I feel like your channel is the most accurate to how real-life DIYs go! We run out of money and have to refocus elsewhere, and we're always going back to fix mistakes! I feel like other DIY channels gloss over that and their projects come out picture-perfect every time, which is not realistic! Thank you for keeping it real!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!! This is my goal!

[@colleenshea6925]

Rachel: Thank you for showing your perseverance in re-visiting DIY projects. As a person who also enjoys tackling DIY projects, most often I have found that the "second-time-around" projects work out even better than the first time. Keep up the good work, Rachel! Sincerely, Canadian Colleen

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I totally agree with you!

[@valarya]

Failing is important... if we didn't fail, we wouldn't grow. 🥰 Thanks for being real with us and showing us how YOU grow, you badass!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Always!

[@KarinaSelfmade]

"I have a project intuition and it just told me to stop!" - is my favorite quote now and most relatable ever 💯🥰🤣

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

😂🥹🫶🏼.

[@gabrielleszafir]

“I used to buy myself the damn flowers now I grow myself the damn flowers” LOVE THIS! ❤ so appreciate you going over things you consider failures - so make KZbin videos and am knee deep in editing and currently feeling so overwhelmed but something about you going back and redoing things reinspired me to keep going ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you love ❤️.

[@wood_brain]

😂 9:58 I’ve been called out … ok your right the swing looks good there! Great job best friend 🫶🏼

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha love you best friend.

[@lechatbotte.]

Holy crap girl you’re killing it. Snake handler extraordinaire. I’m not afraid of snakes but those rattlers aren’t ones I care for. I don’t think anything is a failure. Sometimes they just don’t work they way we want and we have to figure out what’s better. Things take time that’s all there is. Sometimes we have to come out of our discouragement to get to the place we move forward better than where we were. You go girl!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for this 🥹.

[@AndreaInCourage]

Thank you for sharing this. It gives me courage to DIY with self-compassion, knowing that the project doesn't have to be perfect. As an old friend used to say, "Practice doesn't make perfect; practice makes progress."

[@melody.rose.]

idea: eventually , maybe paint the outside of the trailer to look groovy! In the middle of the desert it would be SO cool ❤

[@denises9426]

Love how you brought someone in to teach you how to deal/live with snakes the right way. Thanks for sharing! LOVE your channel Rachel! 👑🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for watching!

[@jo6436]

I honestly feel this was one of your more inspiring moments for your DIY. So often I forget to maintain and love what I have and not just look to the new next thing. Thank you

[@afroborilafemme]

Nothings wrong with fixing spaces that don’t suit your needs anymore. That space looks like the perfect chill spot for the girl squad. ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🫶🏼.

[@taarna11]

Hi Rachel, I love how you keep it real in your channel. Love the potting table and the bench looks so cozy next to the pool. Love your videos . Kudos for handling those snakes! I am terrified of snakes. 🙂

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SeasonalFrostbite]

This really inspired me to fix my mistakes with my largest most complicated build. Thanks for always making great videos. I’ve been woodworking with confidence since I discovered your channel 4 years ago

[@annas7730]

I had to watch the part with your swing & pool area by night over and over again. It's so beautiful, I'm crying ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amandacampbell1959]

I love watching you revisit 'fails' because I'll get so discouraged by my fails and want to give up. Once a big fail comes through, I can't look at that project (that took blood, sweat, and actual tears) for weeks to months. So thank you for showing this. Suck it up. Fix it. Enjoy the better-than-ever space!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🫶🏼.

[@ashleyrose1840]

The little animal at 12:40 was adorable grabbing the snack! 😭🥹❤️❤️

[@hello_danielle]

I just love that you show up as you. There is so much produced content that shows step by step how to do something. This is a journey of becoming on your channel. It’s imperfect, genuine, and relatable. We all can’t be high producing machines that never make mistakes, and if that is what is showed I always remember it’s edited 😂.. thanks Rachel for taking us all on this journey with you

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate that! I get nervous becoming more real sometimes because my channel gets called a mess but it's just real life which mine is always a mess haha. Love you! You really brightened my day.

[@PyrateRumRunner]

Impressive to share when things don’t work out like you’d hoped. We’ve all been there. As a former pool tech, if you get a chance to seal the flagstone it will help keep it from peeling and being a constant cleaning challenge. Thanks for all the great ideas! JT is amazing!

[@lanafletch6520]

Yay RM is back! Homes are ever evolving, just like us. Watching a real woman doing real life ❤ A horse rescue? So happy and can't wait to see what is next 🎉

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes! Thank you!

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

So appreciate the realness of fails and foibles and second trys. I love that you show us the struggles and the reclaimimngs and the better than the first time successes. Keep on keepin’ on wild woman.

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

I love you Rachel! You are such a wonderful human 🩷✌🏼

[@kellyfields3061]

That garden table is everything. And the color is so pretty the aged wood look really works for that space.

[@jayf1453]

Girl I’m loving this real talk and catch up on behind the scenes . It doesn’t look easy but you definitely make it look like a breeze half the projects you do. Please continue to share your story and growth along the way. ❤

[@gerihenry2261]

That was so inspiring! I want an outdoor pool/jacuzzi but it would in no way be as cool as yours. Thanks for sharing, girl! And that scenery!!! ugh, beautiful!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It can totally be! You totally can make it just as cool!

[@alinac.857]

i really enjoy those videos of you being so honest because I think we can all relate to this reality. Thank you Rachel for inspiring me yet another day 🫶🏻🧡

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You are so welcome!

[@polixtpwk1999]

The perfect thing to add to your garden would be a green house, it would thrive bc of the heat and you could add all kinds of vegetables in it, plus it would help protect your plants from animals. ✨🌷

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

In the plans xx.

[@ProjectUpcycling]

Always happy to see what you transform, and yes failure makes you grow .you fixed it and it is beautiful 😊

[@fridaartista]

Oh my goodness Rachel, your property is a dream, thank you for showing us the real happenings, you bring me so much hope for what could be, how life can change and what not being afraid can bring you

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🥰.

[@nayerie24]

Rachel, you are so REAL! As someone who has been watching your videos for years simply out of interest and dedication (don’t do much crafting unfortunately), your DIY lessons are huge applicable life lessons for me

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!! This means the world to me.

[@heyitsdre]

I love this! You have to embrace not only the successes but also the failures in order to grow. It’s so inspiring seeing your transparency in your processes. In the last clips I spotted that Men Working sign and immediately thought you should change it to Women Working to reflect you and your herd. 💛

[@daphwill]

Please never stopping taking the extra time you put into your description box. Some of us go there and, the ones like me deeffinetly appreciate it. .

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

This means so much to me!

[@MaricelaAmorMartinez]

I love the rawness of your videos - i love the confidence. 🤩

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Love the updated areas. So peaceful.

[@katiewilliard]

Just as you told us, You got this. Keep sharing, take breaks when you need to, breathe, rest, and just keep doing what you’re doing because it’s great. All love.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you, I will xx.

[@amylcope]

You should add more tiles or even a mosaic pattern on the tops of the stairs leading up to the pool's deck! LOVE YOUR WORK so much!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Great idea!

[@lindadelacy9330]

"Dirty Desert Chic"---Love it!! Great to see you; you ROCK!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!!

[@TheUniversesDaughter]

thank you for deciding to start youtube and showing your creative process and ideas!! love it so so much, always look forward to your videos

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for being here!

[@thankfulea2761]

We are kindred spirits foax soh lol thank you for this entertainment, inspiration, and lil laughs here and there while I watched my literal self in another life. We are one. Love you

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for being here!

[@jordansmith7322]

Truly breathtaking sunsets, like my god, those closing shots were gorgeous. The space is coming together so well

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@annienoxanny7355]

@rachelmetz i love that you're showing your failures along with your successes. You are truly allowing the creativity to ebb and flow. I use this build/design method in the sims and it can lead you to create things you never woukd have imagined without honoring that ebb and flow 😊

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@desireedominguez3177]

Love you Rachel. Thanks for showing us it is not always sunshine and roses when renovating.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You are so welcome!

[@SophG.]

I just love the shot of you spraying flexseal in your leopard robe with eye patches on.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! Love mornings like those.

[@xtjoy]

Thank you for letting me be a part of this. Miss you, your beautiful soul, the laughs and the babies! All furry, slobbery, and wriggly ones ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You are so welcome! Love you so much.

[@carmenb8456]

Rachel, you never cease to amaze and inspire me ❤ Thank you for existing ✨

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for being here xx.

[@carmenb8456]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz Anytime woman xx

[@ChasingTravelAdventure]

Shambles is REAL LIFE! ❤

[@angelbrit2020]

You make the place so cozy and nice! Very creative love that, great ideas❤️❤️❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dylancleary5237]

You remind me of how much i loved living in the desert 🧡

[@alitwell]

girl we love you!!!! thank you for sharing another amazing video

[@hannahleeduggan]

I’m so in love with you. I miss you like crazy.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I can't wait to come play.

[@crystalcharee57]

Love the continued evolution as you grow. I loved the first makeover but the second was even more you and the newest one is the best one yet. It’s interesting to see the process of designing with a future in mind versus the present.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!! 🥹 for being here for so long as well supporting.

[@saraawagnerr]

I've spent the last week binging your channel from the day you bought this property up until now, and my goodness what an inspiration you are. I live in mesa AZ and desert living is not for the weak that is for sure. But, in a way you've shown that even if you're down and in a rut, the desert can be beautiful. everything is what you make of it, and you've truly made your space look like such an oasis for you and your girls. very excited to continue watching you make the most of this desert life. keep it up beautiful queen, you're truly killing it out here.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for being here and taking the time to be so kind xx.

[@mowattlavern62]

Beautiful relaxing space

[@michelleelle4622]

Always glad to see fails on DIY’s. Shows how true things are and how not everything turns out the first time! Thanks for keeping it real 🩷👍🏼

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Always! Thank you for watching!

[@melissasubatch1324]

Rachel, always so happy to see when your videos pop up! Thank you for sharing ur journey, you are a true inspiration, and I love watching all your videos, please revisit projects that’s need a redo, no one or thing is perfect and having a refresh or a redo is part of the process. Selfishly I miss your weekly videos, but remind myself to be patient and understanding that this is your life and your journey not mine, I appreciate anything you bring our way. The fact that your share ur evolution, the highs and lows is a privilege for us viewers.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love!

[@user-ui4yc5oo3x]

Omg i so loooooove Rachels style❤ she does such amazing things and can look so gorgeous at the same time.u inspire me very much😊

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I really appreciate you xx.

[@ananunez8374]

It’s wonderful to see you changing your inner Rachel! 💚💚

[@potatopotatoeOG]

Oh mama Metz 😢 I totally relate to losing that sense of awe or feeling deflated to maintain a space. It’s probably best to keep a routine of visiting the different areas of our homes and just tidying or dusting/sweeping the place just to show the space care and love. It’s like a reminder to one’s self like the different parts of ourselves that we often do tend to like we should. I’m glad the AG1 is helping with mental focus and gut health (#1) I noticed with a clean diet abd consistent exercise + good quality rest, I was able to take care of my spaces, and really cherish the things I have and not long to bring in more to fill in a void.(this just needs to translate into relationships for me😅 your girl has another talking point for therapy now 😬)😄 Anywho I can’t wait to see the addition/extension to the cowboy pool😊

[@donnie2533]

Great video. I'm glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@cam-tv5rb]

I'm dying at Callie also chasing the ball! Such a roly poly 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Little chunky Turkey legs be flying around the desert

[@InternationalSpaceBacon]

Looks like a slice of paradise. I love that DIY pool area.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@MorganScheer]

Fun to let us revisit your designs.

[@hnycreek]

I LOVE that pool area and the tiles !!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@BlackTLiving]

Yes to all of this!! Legit. And I think you said once you moved around a lot as a kid, and I did too. So now that I'm 'home' I think it takes awhile for our spirit to like catch up and fully realize our spaces. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🫶🏼

[@ewwiee]

the horse girl in me is screaming! cant wait for the rescue omggggg

[@nevarez7L]

You are so full of magic Rachel ❤

[@denisegilliam842]

Rachel, you’re truly one of my favorite people! ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🥹🫶🏼.

[@evelyncarrion9120]

You are doing a great job so keep going. “Be still and know” is definitely a keeper. ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@ajs4925]

“Revisiting my fails “ I love that saying keep up the great work

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@quail259]

love this...that new set up by the soaking tub is loco good!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🫶🏼 thank you.

[@e.j.3335]

That tub set up looks siiick! ❤‍🔥

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I love it! Thank you!

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

This is a very cool transformation of your outdoor space, Rachel. I look forward to your next video. 😀

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@l.g.4451]

You are going to have such a nice, inviting, and cozy home. The fact that you achieved all this at a young age is amazing. Your place is going to nurture you, and those you invite to enjoy it with you. I have looked at other properties on-line in Joshua Tree and you have such an amazing view, plus 5 acres with other buildings on it. Maybe a little more chilling out and not worrying about KZbin will help you enjoy what you have more. You may decide to stay for years, so what's the hurry. I think your "pool zone" is so nice. Like the swing there too. Keep going Rachel. Your real fans don't care what you put out--it is ALL...FUN TO WATCH!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Ugh thank you!

[@cnovalles73]

LMAO @ "....that might be aggressive." 😂😂😂😂

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Looks great, keep em coming Rach

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

More to come!

[@tararamos3887]

Every time I say to myself where is Rachel and BOOM!!!!!! I get my fix. Hey, girl hey things are looking good. Keep doing what you do. I love the rawness of your style and personality.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes! Thank you! Excited to get back on a schedule.

[@heathergridley8922]

I think your space is amazing and it will all come together in time! Keep enjoying what you do no matter how many times you change it! I admire you for learning how to do it all on your own!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@KateB-s2q]

You can do it!! No matter what you think ❤

[@acookies2541]

Love the transparency and realness. I also need to learn how to keep up with things I finished 😅

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Ah I am learning that as well.

[@amys0709]

Thank you for the continued inspiration. I live in Phoenix and always want to do more gardening in the summer. Seeing what you are doing is pushing me to get out and work in the yard!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You are so welcome! And thank you for being here xx.

[@moyralouise7123]

Love your style ❤ those ending scenes were so relaxing, enjoy 😊

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!!

[@erinluijkx6788]

sometimes it's not a fail, but I changed my mind. Happens to me all the time. Change is good. Keep creating! I Love what you do!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

So true!

[@shirleycarter2451]

Enjoying watching you grow, good idea to revisit old project to make sure you still like it. Keep staying strong and look forward to seeing you more often.🎉❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Much appreciated xx.

[@jamalrana8504]

Looks so chic and viby. Cannot wait to see more of the outdoor DIYS

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I cannot wait to share!

[@readthewarnings]

I’m not feeling the best today but then I saw this ❤ back at it again brightening up my day :)

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Getting back to a schedule hopefully within the next couple weeks. Missed you guys!

[@readthewarnings]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz I can’t wait! ❤️

[@jackiiecano27]

I can not wait to see a complete before and after of the whole property. I been watching your journey since you bought your home ♡

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I cannot wait either.

[@MagicintheMoss]

Thank you for sharing!!! You truly inspire me!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You are so welcome! Thank you for being here.

[@sommerjohnson9129]

The swing made the space!! So jealous, it looks amazing ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!! 😊

[@santacruz7455]

Hello Rachel, I think you are doing a great job! All the spaces you did so far turned out great. Mistakes are inevitable, but there is so much to learn from them! Many greetings from tropical Germany!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@avivalore]

Fun fact, your stock tank pool project was actually how I walked into your neighbourhood. I remember being completely puzzled because you were in a bikini, yet you were just building a pool - there was no "playing up the sexiness" to speak of. Despite me clicking on the vid to see how the pool was made, I couldn't fully focus on it as you didn't make sense to me. It wasn't until you said you were in the desert that I had my "Aha" moment. Also, this video reminds me of when Lindsay took the tape and earmarked all the projects that needed finishing touches, only this is more introspective and extensive. Even when a project turns out exactly as envisioned, there can be things that crop up that impact on function etc, so I adore these kinds of episodes where we pop back for a revisit. Lastly, I can't not mention the way you are with the critters on your property. Not only the way you consider them, but also your connection and how they willingly come up to take food from you - it may just be the cutest thing I've seen today.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you 🥹.

[@cali6272]

I love your videos and seeing you grow in the past years. The one thing I would recommend is to make some type of cover for your cowboy pool. Like you mentioned, inevitably, sand will get in, but having a cover will prevent as much sand coming in as possible and reduce the need to clean up! Keep going, you’re doing great🫶🏽

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes! Need to do that.

[@racheltrewartha671]

the subtle WWRWW reference at the end ❤️‍🔥 love this

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🫶🏼.

[@judyflynn1604]

I am overjoyed with your progress with your desert home. The trailer living space I am obsessed with and then watching this episode…I want a pool like yours. You should be proud of all you have achieved. The only thing left is my invitation to your air B&B😉💕💖

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@krisponeal]

Beautiful!! The desert looks good on you girl!!!✌🏻❤️🤘🏻🖖🏻

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!!

[@xhaidobrownie]

so excited for the horse rescue !!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Me too!!!!!

[@carerealtyco.19]

Love to see you enjoying your space. Thanks for taking us on the journey. Also, for anything growing next to a railroad tie, be mindful not to eat it as creosote will have leached into the soil and then into the food. Looking forward to your next video!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for the tips! This will all be florals 🥰.

[@carerealtyco.19]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz Nice! Looking forward to seeing it. :)

[@lucytoles]

I would suggest putting some type of vinyl pool liner inside of that tub. That would prevent erosion to the metal and also provide a smooth surface for feet/butt LOL And build some sort of cover while not in use to keep sand/debris out of water.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes that's in the plan! The flex seal works perfectly so far.

[@ginasmitasin479]

That’s very kind of you to add a creature ladder. I was in the pool at my daughters in Tucson and a bat landed in the water. Luckily I had a shoe nearby that I could lift it out with. Poor thing had to rest for ten minutes before it could take off.

[@romanahoch6288]

Great job, as always!!🥰

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! 🤗

[@maeamber]

Stock tank pools are so cute but still have maintenance -- something I've been learning over the past year. Since install, the filter froze and busted, then I ordered the wrong size clamp thing, meanwhile it turned green with algae, then I drained&refilled it, and got it working again this spring. Last night one of the exit hoses to the pump fell off randomly and this morning I woke up to and empty pool, and the pump running DRY which can't be good. Basically just wanted to let you know you're not alone and the pool life is not for the faint hearted =P *also side note, when mine gets sand in the bottom, instead of the pool vac (which probably costs 10 dollars but i'm still too cheap to buy..) I just use a hose and "siphon" it out, works pretty good.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the feedback!