MASSIVE Living Room Transformation (No Seriously, it's Nuts)

[@FriggyEsq]

i dont know how often you get this comment but the silly names at the beginning of episodes literally always make me laugh and put me in a good mood. this one got me good. thank you for being you, and i'm glad the longer wait between videos wasn't anything serious!

[@lhm178]

Yes! And I like the "hi!" at the beginning as well. If the video has already started when the sound turns on, I always have to rewind so I get to hear that. 😊

[@DiannainSoCal]

Fun to see how you’re transforming your new digs into something that is just you! Looking good!! Feeling great, I’d imagine.

[@4estdweller4ever]

I love it bc my husband used to do this. Back in the day he would go to our neighborhood video store and he’d give them a made up name like Ira Whitbissel or Zed Portazeebee. They’d start laughing when they saw him coming knowing he was gonna give them some made up goofy name. I love this about Mack too. He’s a knee slapper.

[@victoria76116]

SAME DUDE ❤❤❤

[@PrincessDeeDee67]

I also love the funny names at the introduction of each video. Sometimes I think the only reason I watch is to listen to what silly name is used. When I think he can't come up with something funnier than the last video I am always happy to see he does....it always makes me laugh....who would think a silly thing like this is so enjoyable.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

The rug really pulled the room together. Great vision.

[@angelwings2968]

Yes it did absolutely beautiful 😍

[@janelletwiner4289]

That rug is gorgeous. Your house is really coming together nicely. Mind you, I wanted to smack you for lifting that tv by yourself with your bad back.

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

For all that this bro does for people he deserves this.

[@AnikaKLong]

@@angelwings2968 idk, could probably use more skulls…

[@bearfog07]

I agree!

[@chriscolter3741]

I can see your stress level has gone down and you are really enjoying fixing your own place up. I am so happy for you and wishing you the best. You're doing a great job!

[@kpetrovich]

What happened?

[@seanstreck2669]

@@kpetrovich Divorce, uprooting life. There's a video detailing it a few months back.

[@moda78z]

@@seanstreck2669do you remember which one?

[@HonkyTonkSinger]

I’m so glad to see a renovation concentrating on what the OWNER wants. Color and useability and practicality. It’s a good reflection of you!

[@jb.1256]

Watching you decorate your kitchen with flowers was about the cutest thing I've ever seen. I didn't know that I needed to see a grown man unrolling a floral garland to spruce up his kitchen, but I'm sure glad I did!!

[@trixie9777]

I thought the same!

[@lindawilson4625]

My knees hurt just watching you remove that floor glue! And my right arm fell off. But it all came out so nice. I love watching this transform in to YOUR home.

[@marystrenke3050]

😂😂😂and my right arm fell off..,

[@charlie3134]

😂 my lower back was in knots.

[@kaythegardener]

I like, Matt, your detailed explanations of what works & what doesn't work in your house renovations -- we learn from the Best Handyman on You Tube!!

[@tamaratamtammorris8151]

My mom said that when our basement was remodeled during my early childhood, the previous owners put ungodly amounts of glue on the floor to secure the linoleum. She and the contractor my parents hired for the remodel spent days chipping away at the glue with razor knives and scrapers to get to the subfloor so that tile could be laid. She said it was agonizing. 0/10, do not recommend

[@barbwall3678]

Ugh, that SUCKED!

[@elainebanks3084]

Love the moose screen saver 😅😂😊❤

[@judycater2832]

I do as well.❤

[@OfraSharon-Afir]

Me too!

[@ZhovtoBlakytniy]

That gave me a chuckle 🤭

[@KinderKim-b3x]

The Mac Moose is very photogenic. 📷🎞️🫎

[@MikeStrau]

Even heard the voice in my head 😂

[@Somewhereintime22]

That floor paint was an inspired idea. It tuned out great and how nice that it’s so durable. The fact that it looks good AND saved you $9000 made it a seriously good choice.

[@Kennylovessandwiches]

Your design style is WILDLY different from mine. But it’s honestly so refreshing. I love seeing someone who has such a bold, unapologetic style and not another sad, beige house.

[@serendipitous_discoveries]

The living room looks great! It wouldn’t have occurred to me to paint all that trim but it really pops 🎉

[@serendipitous_discoveries]

Next project: paint the brick stairs

[@tinad8561]

This series is cool. It’s nice seeing a refurbish/glow-up that tackles an affordable home (e.g., 60s, 70s, 80s tract), not a century home or a builder’s model from two years ago where we’re ripping out the kitchen for no discernible reason other than content generation.

[@asumner1959]

You have a real talent for seeing in your mind's eye what you want and then being able to convert it into an actuality. I really couldn't see where you were going with this but wow, what a fantastic result! Love that rug, it really ties the room together. Good to see Jason at the end. I hope he and his little family are all doing well.

[@PrincessDeeDee67]

well said...I totally agree, but gee whiz that funny name at the intro was awesome.

[@raideroftombs]

I know this sucked for you, but absolutely satisfying for me to watch you scrape up the glue. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@michellegoldsmith]

You suggested Tia Weston once before and she is fabulous. I never miss it. Thank you for the heads up.

[@judyshort38]

That rug in the living room just brought that room to life. Looking great!

[@martybertram7109]

Love your videos.

[@PaolitaTheGreat]

Great transformation, great rug. I'm sure you'll never read this, and if you do you'll tell me it's none of my business and to suck it, but my soul is screaming to tell you this. I think setting your curtains higher, like nearly at the ceiling, and letting them graze the floor, would upgrade your spaces from a vast improvement to gorgeous. Just an opinion, subjective, and made with love. Keep up the good work. You're inspiring me to clean my house and be a better person every week.

[@jennacallahan1]

Maybe he doesn’t like the look of that. I don’t, I think it looks weird as crap to have curtains way higher than a window. I just don’t see how it’s “better”. I think that may be why a lot of us like watching Mack because he isn’t following trends, just doing what he likes. Which makes him relatable. 😊

[@kittysoftpaws3677]

​@@jennacallahan1why are you so unreasonably salty? You literally know nothing about the OP or the creator and you just pulled this bs out your ass. Wtf

[@destinationdopamine7869]

I love the flow of floor to ceiling curtains. It makes the continuity feel like the room is hugging you in a warm luxurious way.

[@katecrisp6370]

It isn't merely a trend, the suggestion to raise the height of curtain rails above the window. When he took the curtains down I had a moment of hope that's what he was planning to do. It's a legit interior design practice that really does work to draw the eye up and it makes your ceilings appear higher. Each to his own though.

[@Mairi.2]

@@jennacallahan1 Exactly! : ) So, so true.

[@kathieponder7708]

You are such a motivator. Everything is really coming together. ❤

[@adriennecmc]

You are not *just* a decoration, sir. You are a *masterpiece*. You and your spin kicks.

[@Girl-co6dd]

I love under cabinet lighting! Makes a huge difference

[@kaythegardener]

Those LED lights are even better than the old florescent undercabinet lights my father used to install in our homes, at the insistence of my mother, who used to be an operating room nurse & wanted her kitchen to be a CLEAN ROOM!!

[@LyndaHarris-k5x]

You deserve a medal for all the hard work you have done. I was exhausted just watching you. Well done sir, well done

[@whatwilliwatch3405]

31:15 The rug was the turning point when the room clicked in my brain as a room, not just a canvas. I love the color palette of white, gray, and teal ❤

[@JaneSmith-q5n]

I have watched your videos from the beginning and they have literally taught me so much about autism. My partner of twenty years is autistic. I realise now that the behaviour that use to drive me mad doesn’t any more. I accept it for who he is. I’m from the UK and really like seeing the houses in the US. They are a lot bigger than here! I really like the shout out of other KZbinrs. The duo in Fife cleaning are so lovely and kind. A recent one I have come across, that your viewers might like is Morrigans Cottage set in Ireland. It’s worth a look. Best wishes.

[@angrysenior662]

Thank you for the tip of the channel to view! Was lucky to stay with friends in the UK in the north, inland from Liverpool. A trip of a lifetime, in 2015. Yes, US houses spread out, while UK homes are what we might call row houses. Your Semi-detached are our duplexes. Space at a premium in your beautiful country, and from what I saw, filled with very kind people. ❤

[@DonnaGB333]

Mop water, robots in disguise. I LOVE that rug. The lights you put up around the edge really set the room off very well.

[@valkyrie4941]

Yay! You posted! I was suffering from withdrawals!! 😂

[@susangustafson7830]

I really like that you decorate according to what the homeowner (in this case you) likes and wants, not what they think they should like, not what is "in style" and not for other people.

[@TiaWeston]

Wow the amount you did in two weeks is insane. Looks so good Buff Chuck Butter!! I’m just as obsessed with your videos 🙏🏼

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

Thank you! That means a lot coming from you. You're a freakin' workhorse!

[@kaylahensley1581]

@@MidwestMagicCleaning I am 100 % for real, how does one engage your services? Do you take clients in southern Ohio?

[@Kygrl8]

Dang that was an awesome transformation Buff Chuck Butter lol it looks incredible!!! ❤❤❤

[@SusanBunyan]

I don't usually watch a video more than once unless it's for a recipe but I have watched this one 3 times. Its so amazing. Mack you are a very hard worker & artistic. ❤

[@kirbsterk1563]

The rug made EVERYTHING COME TOGETHER PHENOMENAL

[@AmyRaeVee]

How DARE you not put out an incomplete video and not run yourself ragged for this channel! It looks amazing. Way to go.

[@Louise-pe1un]

That floor is amazing. I find the renovation projects just as addictive as the cleanups, if not more so.

[@KathleenMansfield-f7r]

Sure wish you lived near me at 79 I could use your help. God bless you for all you do.

[@elainelittauauthor2218]

It is so helpful to me that you give explanations for the decor and lighting you choose. You process explanation helps me prep for future projects. Thank you so much.

[@kathydumas2745]

Well Mack, that was impressive. I m an old Grandma, and me and my kitchen moose really enjoyed the transformation. You are very gifted, and articulate. 😊

[@lisahause8705]

Your home is looking great…you are such a hard worker! So happy for you!!!👍🏻

[@dorism.9475]

I love Tia Weston’s channel. I love the dynamic between her and her dad. I’m going to try again to give a shoutout to Rose Renovations. I think she’s super funny, and her boyfriend is every boyfriend that gets roped into helping with renovations. And there are dogs.

[@jlaurelc]

"There are dogs" was all you had to say 😍

[@roberttractortaylor]

I like the way Tia Weston says 'mold'

[@lorrainegras2236]

Finish looks AMAZING!!!🤩 😊🎉❤

[@iloveoklahoma6592]

I could absolutely get lost in reading the comments. They are so inspiring! I have been going through a rough time with depression lately…the highs and lows are horrible. Watching your videos helps me get back on track and I thank you for that. You really pulled off an incredible transformation and made it all yours! I absolutely love how everything came together with the area rug. I actually saw Mr. Moose nodding his approval and the big smile on his face said it all!! You are so loved and I truly appreciate you and your kindness. I humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@emilyhops2566]

The glue scraping segment was VERY satisfying to watch

[@skubajen]

I probably still would have enjoyed that even close to real time rather than super sped up.

[@wendelinharrison9571]

ONE man did this essentially alone!! This is epic! this is beautiful! And I learned that flap behind my recliner was to tuck in the cord!! I never fail to learn something new !!! Beautiful work! ♥️🐾

[@kylaallen822]

"Trust the Process" are definitely true words when doing any designing!

[@marisa_425]

I know scraping the carpet glue off the floor was a sucky job but it was so satisfying to watch. The room turned out really great.

[@patm4727]

Love the transformation and that it’s not one of those bland cookie cutter ones. It truly reflects you and your interests.Well done sir!

[@chatnoir7923]

The rug was a nice touch. Really pulls it all together.

[@DoctorsSong]

My knees ache just watching this 🥺

[@patz2917]

The living room is really eye-catching. The rug pulled everything together. Nice!!

[@amandadean3513]

Anyone who grows up by the beach, completely understands the color choices, even the floor choice.

[@user-uj8dh7gf4g]

You remind me of every Navy wife who did most of the cross-country ( or cross-world) moves all on her own. Managing the unpacking, arranging, setting up etc. all while wrangling the kids, so when hubby comes home from sea, home is warm, welcoming. How many TV’s I’ve hiked up and around by myself!😁

[@livingwithflaire45]

Good to see you back in action. Hope you didn't tweak your back again moving all that around. Adore the rug (black, white, gray, and X accent color is one of my favorite combinations) and good for you for getting it big enough for the room. Looking forward to seeing more of you.

[@PeggyPegg]

I so enjoy your videos - come for the satisfaction of the reveal, stay for the moose jokes - and you inspired me to give my own kitchen a refresh! I’ve hated my cabinets since I moved in and now my kitchen is what I’ve wanted! Difficult and time consuming but worth it. Finally hosting Thanksgiving in a kitchen to be proud of. Thanks for the motivation!

[@KelleeYouPersonalOracle]

Wow unrecognizable, light and bright!

[@genevievedurand3872]

I have seen all your videos about your new home. I admired what you did for poor people. Now it's time to care of you. Your home is becoming your image : clean, smart, original and very creative. All you did is a good job but very hard. You are very brave but be carefull with your health. You need breaks sometimes. I also love your complicity with your son. I am sure that you can rely on him.😉 Best regards from France.

[@joaniegraham3583]

My girls and I are currently watching this video and they are so shocked/surprised that you are decorating this room all on your own! We all think you should paint your refrigerator light blue to match your curtains! Great job!

[@CozyCottageLife2025]

Wow, that was a lot of hard work, Mack! You have turned this house into a clean, cozy home! Way to go!!!

[@Natalie.D]

The paint makes the room look SO much bigger and cleaner. Love the garage floor paint too!

[@Lynore_Marie]

WOW ! Everything is perfect ! The colors you used, the furniture, decor, and *THAT RUG* !! It’s fascinating how you can envision something before creating it, then create it. Great job !

[@memyself2589]

Thanks for giving a shout out to Tia Westons' channel. I've been following her since week one of her $1 house. Yours isn't too bad either. (the white paint on walls & floors helpsto brighten everything up) Great idea!

[@daughterofthestars08]

I loved the desk's temporary location - I probably would have thought about keeping it there permanently, personally! The lighting looked great and it was nice how the back shelf lined up with the wall.

[@CleaningHeroSquad]

*Absolutely incredible! You've transformed an ordinary room into a stunning living space, and every step of the process was so creative.* 💯💯💯❤❤❤

[@biffm.2806]

My husband and ripped out our carpet and tiles to put LVP down. It was daaaays of scraping glue, and using the jack hammer type tool to chisel out the tile adhesive. Honestly, the long pole scraper took most of the carpet glue up no problem (but it wasn’t a lot of glue..just squiggling lines). But..I love my new floors!!!!! Totally worth it.

[@jenniferherrington]

It was worth the wait, Mack! Thank you for sharing your content with us!!! Much love!!!

[@TheJcs555]

Mack, the room transformations were spectacular! 😻 It IS hard to trust the process with a "blank canvas," but you succeeded! I LOVE the rug! Your house looks like a home you can return to and feel yourself. Thanks for sharing these milestones, and bless you for all your hard work and good intentions to start over and find yourself in the meantime! I always look forward to your weekly videos! Take care and be safe. 🙏🙏💚💜💙❤

[@thisnthatkaren]

Love the rug. All the scraping....you have perseverance. House looks great!

[@VeroDeLaPointe]

I love the vibe so far. When I saw your Faith no more posters. I ran downstairs get them out of the tubes I’ve stored them in…25 years ago when we bought the house. I’ve put them beside my husband work computer. He loved it.

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

❤️❤️❤️

[@npflaum]

As someone who would rather cut off an arm than paint anything, I'm super impressed that you did all that. Looks great!

[@leticiasmith226]

The house is coming along beautifully 😊

[@j3nvh483]

In all seriousness, I think your tattoo is literally the best one I have ever seen.

[@sussybaka5322]

Tia Westons house renovation has been a Sunday ritual for me. Thanks for shouting her out mac!

[@janecarbuncle]

It's wild what a difference paint can make. Looks great!

[@tijenhoca6371]

Such an hard work…and wonderful results…enjoy your new home Mack…

[@reneemanso1601]

Your living room looks cool with the teal trim. You are so talented.

[@starbaby_383]

Hey Buff Chuckbutter. I've no idea if you'll see this comment but I want to say that I've been here since you were >3000 subscribers. It's been a lot of fun watching your channel grow and seeing the hoards of people you've helped get their homes back on track. Whenever I have to clean but I'm in 'no fuck this' mode, I put your videos on in the back ground (or Bonnie or Barbie) so you can be my body double! It's weird but looking over at you cleaning while I fight the dishes or the dust is helpful. Thank you for helping me keep my home clean!

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

❤️❤️🫎

[@lizbarnes9078]

Love the rug!! Great job. I’m sure your space makes you feel awesome 😊😊 You might want to take those ceiling tiles down and paint those too. Then the entire room will feel fresh. Just a thought

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

The whole ceiling is being replaced

[@alisonmiller215]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the entire room. Well done. The carpet did it for me.

[@happychaps507]

…What an incredible transformation!… You’ve got to be proud of this one! WOW!

[@debraarbuthnott3380]

I love how you have done the living room, simple and tasteful. That glue on the floor - I felt your pain, in my knees , my back, my brain - what a job!!! Well done

[@judyburr2436]

You have a great work ethic and I love the energy. I love the color peacock teal, it is awesome. The metal artwork is very nice. 🎉

[@kerrolynntitus9460]

I would put a strip of lights behind the bottles and garland so it isn't so dark up there. The blue of the bottles would be shown to advantage, instead of being invisible to the casual eye, and clutter to a critical eye. Their decorative purpose would be honored. Just me...🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ruthlambdin6139]

I love the transformation , it looks awesome !!!! I do not even want to think about how bad your knees and back were hurting by the time you were finished with this room . It is beautiful , you did a great job . If you could just get your Moose to give you a massage , lol !!! Tell Jason hello and hope he is having a great time with his baby girl !!! See ya next week.

[@HBSVMom]

Been waiting for this one!! 🎉👏 👍Looks amazing Mack🫎 Also love Beth, Remi & Tia's channels 💯✨️

[@Hermitinthemountains]

So excited to see this pop up!

[@deadpineapples1205]

Holy cow, I can't believe he shouted out Therm. I don't even like baseball, but he makes it sound so cool. First HP mowing and now Therm :)

[@ocathalain]

Just wanted to say, I've been working on cleaning out my dad's apartment before he starts chemo in January. it's an absolute mess and has several health hazards that I don't want to be there when his immune system will not be able to handle it. It's really hard doing it all myself- I'm jealous of your height, as a 5'0 person!- but listening to your videos while working at it has been super helpful in keeping me focused, motivated, and helps me to think about what is okay for me to get rid of, and what might cause him more stress if it's a hoarding issue. Thank you so much for them!

[@sheelfjohnson]

Good luck to your dad with his chemo 💛💛💛💫 and good luck to you with the cleaning!🫎❣️

[@cheryleking6543]

Best wishes for your Dad..Big Hug and prayers for you cleaning up for him but mainly just cause you love your Dad and want whats best for him...❤️🤗🙏❤️🤗🙏😊

[@igneousidol]

my favorite parts of this video were the rug design and the last pic of the kitchen lighting

[@Sherryk546]

Last image is awesome. Looks like someone is creeping outside your kitchen taking a photo. Love the video and that carpet will be perfect for your grand daughter to play on!

[@m2hnj]

I woke up Monday from a seven day coma of unknown origin and yours is the first video I’m watching since getting back on KZbin. ❤

[@SandraNelson063]

The teal trim pulls it all together!

[@lmsteller9736]

Huge transformation!!! Lighter Brighter and the rug plus furniture pops off the white floor and grey walls. Excellent Job. Cute Moose screen saver too. Congratulations on your new home!!!!

[@Teebee300]

Perfect timing I needed some company and motivation to get some laundry and cleaning done. My family are coming to my house from Canada to hang out for thanksgiving break!

[@Lectricboogaloo]

Wow, that light is so beautiful. I love it so much!! Like a chandelier but compact. I am going to look for one like that for my place. I love it

[@Lovenature255]

Thank you for recommending Tia Weston, she’s awesome! I binged her whole $1 house series.

[@indeerandolph6421]

I have been a creative director for over 30 years and I appreciate the fact that you do what YOU want in your house. Not what others tell you should do! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@deannday6930]

Great job, Mack! I love the kitchen backsplash, the living room rug, your teal bottles, the new light fixtures, all of it really. Can’t imagine how tired you were when all was done. Happy holidays in your new place!

[@gia8080]

Thanks!

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

GIA! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gia8080]

@@MidwestMagicCleaning welcome my dear..my best to you and your wonderful new home

[@andip.9808]

So very happy for you Mack. ❤️🥹

[@maryanne1367]

9:30 at first I thought this was some kind of office partition. I thought oh that’s weird. Maybe you were trying to make like a little office space… And then you turned it around and it’s a TV! The biggest effen TV I have ever seen! Congratulations man😅

[@ellenabendroth9027]

Remi is my fave. Her attitude is fantastic. I have learned more about myself from her than I ever have from any therapist.

[@caitrose]

Holy moose that is an incredible transformation! This is so satisfying to watch & worth the wait! Hope you are feeling better. 🩵✌️

[@suebritton6660]

Enjoying these makeovers I also enjoy the one dollar house Well done 👏

[@poppysydney3564]

I'm sorry to hear that you went to so much trouble and expense to remove the floor glue :( But I really admire your persistence and it all looks great!

[@HP-wn6uz]

Wow!! That doesn't even look like the same house. I'm loving watching it all come together.

[@frankieliz97]

Fantastic! Trust the process, you were right. Love your work. Thank you

[@d.k.s.4057]

Wonderful to watch! And the outcome is so beautiful: a lovely and creative place in which to work and live... You have a great sense of color, contrast and practicality. The combination is not only useful but attractive and positive. Looks like you're starting the memories of making your space an extension of you: so deserved as YOU make it happen. Thank you for sharing!

[@dottiehelton2975]

Your vision turned out absolutely fabulous 😁