Mistakes Made, Money Wasted, Renovation Pudding & Work Accomplished - Home Renovation

[@marysimpson8457]

As much as you guys want a fully functioning kitchen....I applaud your decision to not install the "not as described" cabinets you were sent. I don't know how Ashley has been patient waiting, but she is a trooper.

[@cadencechrome4783]

You can contact the Michigan Consumers Complaint division and they will investigate the situation on your behalf. I've used it in the past and they got a good resolution for me pretty quickly.

[@Marafada]

I really love your renovation content, but I'm loving even more the sneak peeks of your daily habits, the things you love (plants, food,...), and just chilling together....such a lovely family you are 🥰

[@yvonnebeltran773]

Agree Marafada I Luv to see what you All do on your time Off your other Hobbies or what a Family Meal is like if you watch TV.

[@number1grandma1]

Marafada, Me too. I second everything you said ! ! 🤗

[@lindadobberstein2035]

I’m going to try that recipe! Stand your ground on the cabinets, Doug! You want to end up with a kitchen you love! That little sweetheart Maverick eating his pudding! So adorable!

[@rakamas]

Yes,I would get on these people that you got your cabinet's from. They need to make it right! 👍😄❤️

[@diyfferent]

I wish they were willing to.

[@michaelcook768]

@@diyfferent Do not be afraid to make some noise. They never told you that you had to buy the extra drawers. I'm sorry...to me, something like that constitutes FRAUD!!

[@diyfferent]

@@michaelcook768 We're working on it, just takes time. Hopefully it ends in our favor.

[@marciawoods3270]

I love how you all keep your areas so neat looking, even when you are working on different areas it’s all so put together. Totally agree on the cabinets. Company’s need to stand by the products and some people may just give up and put them in, but this is your home and you want it to be the best. You work so hard and I’m glad your standing up to them. They should make it right.

[@Terry-me6ux]

I use my dryer alot, It depends on what area of the country you are in, your personal living style and perferences, Its good for more than just drying clothes. The segment of Cooking with Doug and Ashley was priceless!!!

[@beteeho]

14:31 Maverick realizing daddy's pudding looks different with the cinnamon. Adorable

[@bonnied3550]

Mavericks face priceless😃👍🏽❤️. Love the add-in simple and healthy cooking segments. You all are doing great😃👍🏽

[@armidaperez5360]

Any progress "IS" progress your doing a great job ! Hang in there You'll get through this soon then on to outside...

[@piave874]

Hey Doug and Ashley, I have the same washer and dryer, Its a great set . The dryer will dry your clothes in about 15 minutes medium heat ,more dry setting .Maytag made that series very compatible. Ive washed my flannel sheets and blankets HEAVY LOAD and dried them together in less than 30 minutes.The dryer actually cools down as the clothes dry. saving electricity .

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

Pudding looks good will have to try. You have been here only one year. What you have accomplished is fantastic. Take your time, do things your way it's your home. You'll work things out. Stay safe n warm. Hi kids

[@minnesotagal507]

We love our drying racks too, saves money and humidifies, also smells good.

[@beteeho]

I like the smell of outdoors, outdoors 😊

[@EBussom]

Glad to hear you arent just letting the cabinet mess go, make do! God bless

[@bethholzknecht4417]

You should save the avocado pits and grow them. Pudding looks delicious!!!

[@nannypat6520]

You folks are the best! 💕 💕 Good call on the kitchen. It's such a big important part of the home 🏡

[@robstephens]

If you paid for the cabinets with a credit card, you can file a claim with the credit card company since they are not "as described" and that they have quality issues. The card company will investigate your claim, and if they find in your favor, they will refund your money (chargeback).

[@wildtravelinglinda6891]

Love 💕 your little family. You are doing so many goods things in raising your children. Teaching them many, many values that are so lacking today. They will be good stewards in and for the 🌎 world. Great ideas for simple and healthy eating. I’m sure you probably already know this but a lot don’t. If you keep your fruit and 🥑 in a cool area they will not ripen as quickly. Another job well done.

[@lindabeard7035]

I could watch a whole video of just Maverick smiling. He's a real camera ham...lol.

[@GreenGablesHomestead]

So glad to hear you guys are not settling for the cabinets. The pudding recipe looks yummy. I need to make that one soon. Thanks for all you do. I appreciate you guys.

[@lindalong2297]

So happy u are not “making do” w/ those inferior cabinets. Good energy sent ur way in ur battle w/that company.💖💖

[@marilynweist6307]

I pray that the cabinet company will work with you and take care of the mess that they caused you. If they are hesitant about it, have you thought about contacting the Better Business bureau in their state? You guys are coming along and you work good together. Take care and God bless!

[@ratj4715]

What you didn’t run out to the barn we want you to run every time you go out so we can laugh with you. It was just so funny.

[@victoriaheuman8853]

husband was extremely impressed with your barn!

[@jerriewyatt905]

Good luck with the Cabnets.. I would definitely file a complaint to the BBB.. if the company doesn’t resolve this..

[@MsJWheels]

My sister had to take a company to the BBB recently. Bogus charges after she closed the account! I advised her to go to state attorney also...clearly fraud.

[@jerriewyatt905]

MsJWheels I had to do that before ,and I did get results..the guy was trying to make out like they were going to sue me and have me arrested if didn’t pay to the IRS .. I knew this wasn’t a true IRS official but, they kept calling.. so I turned them in..

[@amandasinclair6133]

you two have a very naughty sense of humour and I don't take my eyes off the screen in case I miss one of those laugh out loud moments! I have avocados and the organic cocoa and will get some bananas tomorrow and make this and put it in some tiny pastry cases I made with leftover almond flour pastry and take them to work and see if anyone can guess what the three ingredients are! THANK YOU!!

[@diyfferent]

haha, if you do that, let us know how it goes!

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Did you guys ever think you would be doing such a huge amount of remodel on this property?? How do you get through home reno burn out?? Looking forward to summer videos. Everything looks crisp and clean.

[@diyfferent]

Yea, we knew before we bought it that it was a total gut and redo, but we never expected to do it at this pace. It doesn't look like it, but we just take a lot of breaks to recharge ourselves :) Thanks!

[@bevlove]

The pudding looks so good. The washer and dryer area looks great. I hope you get your money back for those cabinets.

[@KittyKat-hs9wf]

Sugar free cooking is so smart, I'm with you guys there. I wish I had your self control😄 No wonder Ashley looks so pretty and in shape even after two kids!! And I love your guy's videos, I look forward to them every day. I want to renovate my house and you guys give me strength❤ thank you for the amazing videos, you have a life long fan

[@Slievenamon]

Regarding the cabinets, you were 100% correct to send them back. Manufacturers of shoddy stuff count of the purchasers to just suck it up. And that only encourages them.

[@Kitty-wb1kf]

I've actually had your pudding. My grandson , who's 8 now, was born with cancer and lost a kidney at a month old. My daughter feeds him as naturally and as healthy as possible, so she makes that pudding for him. It's very delicious.

[@cherylreilly5244]

I'm 52 and I've learned so much from you all. Thank you and God bless!

[@drk218]

Your home is looking so nice. You guys work so hard and it really shows. Always thinking ahead for the best outcome of all you do. Love it 💖

[@francescaquintanilla7669]

Stand your ground on those cabinets and get your money back.

[@cathynordahl9081]

I'm so glad you're not using those cabinets. They were a disaster! I'm going to try that pudding! So healthy!

[@karenf14]

As they say “keep on trucking”. Lol. Anxious for May to come so we can see how your gardening goes. Give Belle and Maverick a big hug. Would like to see more art work from Belle Best of luck with the cabinets. You guys are very patient.

[@JamesCouch777]

Lol... You are showing your age 😁

[@ronmessier9289]

Use a bathmat or rug( upside down )to slide heavy appliances across those new floor.

[@christinetilton4562]

I think you guys should do food segments on a regular basis. My son will love the pudding.

[@thresakr]

I’m going to share the pudding idea with my daughter. My granddaughter has been taken off sugars and dairy so this would be a sweet treat. They live in Hawaii so they can get bananas and Avocados right off trees! I loved Maverick’s face. He wouldn’t be a little boy if he didn’t have chocolate on his face! Thanks for sharing.

[@2friesshortofabigmac407]

there is a lot of sugar in the cocoa they use and there is dairy in the cocoa

[@diyfferent]

2 fries short of a Big Mac - I have to say that the cocoa we used had zero sugar or dairy in it. I'm not sure why you think so. It's 100% cocoa we used.

[@2friesshortofabigmac407]

@@diyfferent I googled it and checked ingredients... I rewound your video and checked the label.. I stand corrected.. I will look in my stores for the cocoa and look for the one with no dairy or sugars

[@davepelfrey3958]

I don't blame you guys for not using the cabinets. The pudding looks amazing, Little Maverick was digging in and enjoying it for sure. Love the smiles!

[@malindamooradian5664]

Love the pudding idea! You guys should do a “what we eat in a day” video.

[@edwardodson2867]

My wife and I love your videos. We've renovated 3 houses while raising small kids, and are very familiar with the challenges. Doug, when you cut a piece of drywall and it fits exactly as planned, I get a rush of relaxation. It's the best ASMR ever. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Have a wonderful day.

[@SimpleSavvy30]

Maybe you could contact your local news channel and they have a consumer person who investigates companies who are ripping people off in California we have channel 2 and they have a investigative reporter who usually gets things resolved for the consumer. I feel so bad you’ve spent all this money for cabinets that are cheaply done. Can’t wait to see all rooms done, and more videos soon.

[@freeplace5243]

.I like the idea of a plant based chocolate pudding , what a great idea. It is extremely hard to live in a house while renovating and any tips, tricks and ideas are priceless to anyone attempting doing a similar job. Your family is really adapting well to what could be a daunting task especially with children. Again as always GREAT JOB!

[@lyndastrait]

Coming from somebody who worked in a store, don't give up & put it on your youtube channel. We are 80K people who are paying attention to good companies & companies that exploit consumers should be outed.

[@Oregonmac]

Laundry area looks great! I’m so sorry the cabinets are so horrible and I hope you guys are able to come up with a solution with the company. God bless 💕

[@1806StoneHouse]

I’m excited to try that pudding!! Sarah always makes healthy treats 👍👍

[@diyfferent]

Cool, if you try it I hope you like it, we really enjoy the pudding :)

[@gerrysmith5607]

Ashley.......look at the thumbnail picture of you smiling!!! You are just glowing. What a great picture!

[@cathyjones3403]

I’m going to try the pudding. Thanks please share more recipes 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Kim-n-Brian]

Pudding looks yummy ! Sorry that this company is not working with you....that is ridiculous. I hope you get some answers and help soon. I agree 100% if this product is crap why pay good money and get stuck with something that was not worth the money or time to put it together to have junk and I seen your video showing the material. I wouldn't want it ! It's just a shame that the company won't make it right ! Shame on them ....as for your home everything looks beautiful and you all did a wonderful job. Can't wait to see more. Now go and enjoy your goodie !

[@rosmariekdittmer-jerzy1044]

Ashley, you two are smart, that space next to the dryer, super, you think of everything. I will continue to pray for the kitchen cabinet challenge. the pudding? I am not sure yet, but join you in sugar-free cooking. Greetings from New Hampshire where we expect snow tomorrow, you know the stuff you have in your yard already!

[@ellef4812]

Belle is gorgeous! Maverick is such a handsome little dude! What a beautiful family! Thanks for the pudding recipe. I'm going to try it. Thanks for the update! 💕

[@sallyhover8173]

Hi sweet family 🙋🏼‍♀️. By not using the dryer you’re saving a lot of electricity. Dryers pull a ton of it. I love watching everything y’all do! That pudding looks really good! The littles sure like it🥰. God Bless y’all!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

You guys are moving along nicely. That pudding is a great healthy idea. Hope all goes your way with the cabinets. Good choice to not use them. Thanks for sharing.

[@d.s.3551]

Good decision on the cabinets.

[@Mumakinder]

theres nothing nicer for me than to watch you guys working together, i love the fact u bringing us along in ur journey in ur home restoration, u reallly both have such a lovely calm vibe , i sit here knitting and always end up smiling with you and your family, thankyou, hugs again as always x

[@lendsiallen7196]

Great video guys!! I’m glad you didn’t end up going forward with the cabinets. If it starts out as the big of a problem it’s probably not going to get any better!

[@beatricebee4809]

I'm totally loving you guys adding the simple healthy recipes segment into your vlogs. No wonder you guys are so healthy and slim.

[@patschomann7338]

Noted the pudding recipe.Three ingredients and healthy. That's for me. Love your channel and the updates! Best wishes from Vermont.

[@dhoward5757]

Okay kiddos 🌱 gonna make us some ban avo cocoa pudding for dessert tonight. Will let you know how it goes. Have been hanging my laundry for years, nothing better than fresh sheets dried on the line. Another fun one! Thanks!

[@MsSoozy]

Avocado is a super food. So good for you! Looked like a great and easy way to use up ripe fruits. :) Good move on the cabinets, I know it will cost to send them back but really, that company should be ashamed of themselves sending out product like that. I do hope you can get your money back. Contact the local news company, it's amazing how fast stuff gets done when you get them involved.

[@jeanettesmith8324]

Hello everyone, a dryer is always a big help if the children are sick and you run out of room. Love the idea with the fruits. Keep up the good work.

[@dave1135]

Since its behind the washer and dryer and not easily seen, you could join you 2 short boards with a half lap and glue the seam. It would be almost unnoticeable

[@solnatalia85]

Your channel keeps getting better and better! Home Reno, cooking and I caught a glimpse of ASMR 😱 My life is complete ❤️

[@christinedehn3257]

How about a "chair rail" on the wall next to the dryer to protect the wall from being scraped by the dryer rack being pulled out and put away?

[@diyfferent]

maybe, thanks for the idea

[@FITZIEBLUE]

loved the opening shoot. Deer tracks in the snow; your winter grey, white, neutral pallet of field, trees and sky looks so achingly lovely !

[@N2itively1]

Im so sorry you are having trouble with your RTA cabinets....I was a kitchen designer and we used RTA exclusively. Our distributor always took care of our customers over and beyond. Please dont give up on RTA ..We used JSI in Fall River Ma. Also, your debit or credit card provider or bank usually will step in if there is a consumer issue, try disputing the transaction. I wish you very good luck.

[@MsJwilson13]

Great recipe for those of us who are plant based!! TFS.

[@suedorfman7138]

The laundry nook looks great, all ready to go. The pudding sounds interesting as it has 3 of my favorite things in it. Did you know if you peel the bananas from the bottom you don’t have all the stringy stuff? I really like Ashly’s sweater, wish I could find one like it. Maverick’s face was so cute covered in chocolate. Bell is getting so tall, such a sweet heart. Glad you made the decision to not use those inferior cabinets, everything else in your house is so well made you don’t want those junky cabinets. Hope the company comes through for you🙏🏻. The opening shot of your property was beautiful. Take care and can’t wait until the next video❤️

[@suzi7715]

Cool wood storage Doug...When I was a kid my Mum always dried our clothes outside in the summer and I Loved the way they would smell!!! And I'm sooo glad that you guys aren't keeping those cabinets!!!

[@HelenBeeee]

If you freeze the banana and avocado then blend it with a blender its texture is like icecream sooooo delicious!

[@gertahnstrom784]

Try throwing in some frozen raspberries in there too... Yummy!

[@moyaking8961]

Wow, what a great video with chocolate pudding recipe too. I never buy sugar and I'm on a keto diet so sugar has no place in my diet. Seeing Maverick eating his chocolate pudding made my heart melt, so sweet. Love and hugs to you all 💕💕

[@beteeho]

You'll enjoy the convenience of the dryer. I'd hook it up. It's okay to make life easier 😉

[@diyfferent]

We like hang-drying :)

[@beteeho]

@@diyfferent well... okay

[@lindasoaft9303]

Enjoying the non-cooking episode! Very healthy treat. Keep on keeping on!

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

I would make that same decision about the cabinets!

[@kyhilltophome3153]

We would've just pieced in a smaller piece since it is behind the washer. I always watch your videos first as soon as I see them. You are so imaginative in your projects!!

[@smarterthanawaffle]

This is similar to a common pudding here in South America. We add raisins, cinnamon, coconut oil, cocoa butter, and other things, but this banana avocado mix is the base.

[@diyfferent]

Awesome, thanks for sharing :)

[@robbinb5477]

It's nice to see little bits of your life beyond renovation. Although, I love the renovations!

[@judysachs8251]

Love the pudding idea AND I ordered the "Doug and Sam" as I like to call it...Peanut Butter Widget!!! ❤ Keep up the good work! It's all coming together now.

[@diyfferent]

Haha, awesome. I hope the new tool comes in handy.

[@drbloomer6380]

Loving these new cooking tips. I hope it continues after the kitchen is finished. 💙

[@lisakindhart5505]

Will have to try that pudding .. So happy you decided not to use those cabinets , I'd hate to see all the hard work you put into putting them together then installing them and they not last ..not to mention the chipping you'd have to cover up . I know it's inconvenience living without a finished kitchen but it'll be worth it in the end to get something better made so you made a smart decision . The house is looking great !

[@robinr.770]

Little bits done here and there still make you feel productive! I am going to try your pudding recipe! I hope the cabinet situation will soon have some answers. Take care little family. Many blessings.

[@danielosko7198]

Call your credit card company and fill a full and complete report! In MOST cases you will receive your money back in 30 days. BUT DO NOT WAIT ANOTHER DAY!!!! I believe there is a time limit to file the complaint.

[@alwaysteatime489]

I LOVE the smell of clothes dyed outside nothing beats it. Great job as always Hugs.

[@roy8163]

Noone in my house like avacado but I'm going to try that pudding on the dl and see if anyone complains. Great idea!

[@nowherenan3824]

Roy Don’t let them see you make it. I’m willingly to bet they won’t even realize. I’ve made it before and it is great.

[@diyfferent]

haha. Yeah it's mind over matter with this. You really don't know the avocado is in there, unless you see it.

[@j-zero5978]

Glad you did not settle for the sad cabinets, even if it costs you a little more money. Keep doing great as usual!!!!!

[@Night_hack]

I too am glad you aren’t using the cabinets. The kitchen is the heart of the home and you “deserve” to have a quality product that you have confidence in its durability. You have worked so hard tearing out all the rotted wood throughout the house putting in good quality wood to make it a sound home, do the same for your kitchen. Take your time, do it right.

[@enosyodermattieyoder4298]

I too am a huge fan of the mix you made for your chocolate pudding. I add a tiny pinch of Himalayan salt and a little bit of vanilla

[@cheakychic1]

I am happy to see your smiling faces ...I would never of thought about banana avocado pudding But i am going to try it most of the time my bananas end up in the freezer for some recipe down the road But a healthy pudding sounds like a much better option to me ....Thanks for the recipe And here's hoping you get some resolve on the kitchen cabinets

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

I don't use a lot of sugar either, and I love all three of the ingredients, so that recipe is going into my cook book. Especially as it's going to be easy to make as a disabled person. So, double thanks for sharing. It's really nice to see the little things slowly pulling together. I hope the kitchen saga doesn't get dragged on for too much longer. It is appalling how badly you've been let down. I also hope that if you can get stuck into starting the sitting room, it will provide a decent distraction for you. Take care.

[@diyfferent]

Yeah it's tough to be held up with a stack on cabinets in our house that we don't want. Hopefully we can get rid of them and start over.

[@dorenenagy564]

Wow, you should publicize the brand and time of the cabinets. No one should have that trouble when they order cabinets. I usually don't eat avacado's because I don't like the consistency of them. I may be able to eat them fixed like your pudding. I love it when you show us your family. You are doing a great job on your home.

[@diyfferent]

We listed both of their names in our RTA cabinet video description. Thanks :)

[@lynvoyager5976]

@@diyfferent Keep saying the company name every video. Hopefully it will make the company take notice.

[@patodaful]

The dryer is so nice for soft towels!

[@quarrel05]

Pat Boertee yes I was thinking if they plug it in it might get some use nothing like fresh non wrinkled sheet n soft towels, on the other hand I hang dry all of the family’s pants and some shirts

[@sharynsherwood4652]

Agree come on guys give them back there money for the crappy cabinets and save some face for your company. Don’t rip off the little people in life it will bite you on the ass one day.

[@katiegarrett822]

Going to try that pudding as soon as I get some bananas! Your home is looking great! I am asking God to convect that company you got your cabinets to make it right and bless you extra. I love what you are doing.

[@blueyzsf]

Hey there. Go online and check to see if your local T.V. station has a consumer advocate that helps with problems. Some stations will use their clout to get consumer problems resolved and feature your resolution on the news....worth looking into!! :)

[@cyndifoore7743]

I was wondering about those cabinets. I know it’s a lot of work but you’re so good at carpentry Doug, I’m certain you could make custom cabinets and they would come out fabulous. I loved seeing chocolate on Maverick’s face. Your kids are so cute.

[@roserocks1979]

Above your washer and dryer you can put a rod,and hang stuff to air dry.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I've seen in Amish homes a wooden rack that has a series of rods that pivot. The whole thing can be folded back out of the way. You can bring out one rod, or any number to suit what you need to dry. I thought it was clever. I think it would suit the style of your home as well.

[@blackbettyride]

@@HoneyHollowHomestead A few years ago my wonderful husband bought me one of these wooden racks from an Amish man... And I love it and use it all the time... Doug could easily make one of these for Ashley...

[@kathyhegert4152]

In the kitchen with Glamour Ashley and her man...a new series! Sounds delicious and so simple. I call it puttering when I do a bunch of small, detail things. You got a lot of puttering done.

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

Great substitutes for sugar! Great food ideas!! U guys are awesome!!

[@diyfferent]

Thanks!

[@kchrisman7719]

Y'all always work together, that's sweet! I hope the cabinet problem gets worked out in your favor.