One Year in Our Fixer Upper! 4 Things I Love & Hate

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[@kimhendryx6041]

Maybe paint the electrical panel the same as the wall. It will help take the harshness of the contrasting colors away and blend with the surrounding area until you are able to decide on how to cover it.

[@clicksandcrochets2929]

We hung a large canvas painting over ours, it’s hung on a command hook and it’s easy to remove to get to the panel when needed :)

[@KimberlyRose-rb7hk]

Frame it out and paint the door cabinet white. What we did.

[@renecram5616]

I have the same suggestion. Paint it the wall color. It will at least blend better. The gray color against the wall color makes the electrical panel pop.

[@jamieliik4927]

We hung a poster of the footsteps poem over ours (it’s in the laundry room) and hung with a command hook. That way it’s easy to remove if needed but when I’m doing laundry it’s a good reminder that God is always with me.

[@nikenurse61]

That’s exactly what I was going to say because I did the same thing and it looks so much better

[@abigator92]

You could turn your current deck into a screened-in porch which would act as a mud room as well as a place for a deep freezer. You could extend the deck beyond that if you still wanted an open area.

[@lindsaybezet3517]

You did a great job, Jessa! Your house is lovely. About the electrical panel, I bought a 24x36 wooden framed chalkboard to hang over ours. It is lightweight, if you ever need to take it down. I love it bc I can write happy birthday, holiday messages, welcome for guests, etc. It looks cheerful in our place!! God bless for a safe delivery and a happy Thanksgiving!

[@JessaSeewald]

Great idea!

[@esthersaldana9772]

LOVE what you did!!! The ONLY thing I find odd is the location of the fireplace. I understand it would of been a big job to relocate it. Your home is absolutely beautiful!!

[@pammager7135]

Jessa, your home is so beautiful! You've put so much work into remodeling it. I'd never want to move from there. Your organization skills are truly remarkable. Your white appliances are fine. Wish the companies would go back to making different colored appliances. Would be fun. Stainless steel is so boring. Always enjoy your videos. Your kids are really growing up. Best Wishes to you and Ben and family!

[@brittanyyork4553]

One thing we added to our laundry room was a donate bin. Any clothes that didn't fit or we no longer needed we just tossed it in the blue bin. Makes keeping up with current sizes easier than one big closet clean out. I love your kitchen the most!!

[@fg_14]

House is gorgeous! Y'all have the best and most practical laundry room I've ever seen 😍

[@lindaduncan5541]

Your laundry room is a great idea, especially for large families. Your home is lovely and I’m super glad that you went with white appliances. Love the vacuum, but it’s very expensive. Works great in your home. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! 🦃💕🙏

[@lindarodgers2756]

Loved your video about your house! Your home is quite lovely! Appreciate your honesty about the some of the quirks that you dont think were quite thought out or perhaps you wish y'all had done differently, I think it shows that you are a very humble young lady! Oh and I love that robot vacuum!! God Bless you and your family!

[@enviouscanadian5387]

I so much trust your advice that I just bought the Narwal vacuum. Just what I need! Getting older, vacuuming is more difficult and I have two teacup Yorkies. Little paws, dark floors and always looks dirty. THANK YOU Jesse! Also, I’m Canadian but my oldest daughter works for the head office of Walmart and lives near you. I love to see how you are doing especially with your children and your faith! Perhaps we will meet in Heaven one day. I would so cherish that. 🥹

[@carriegreene4261]

We just replaced our stainless appliances in our kitchen with all white appliances too! Everyone who sees them are initially surprised with the white, but then always say they look great. And I don’t even have little kids- I just like the way they look.

[@jmarcos1008]

I agree with either painting the electrical panel or hanging a long tapestry. Beautiful home & family. You look beautiful as well. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@yahuahschild5851]

I keep a small freezer tucked away in an unused closet and it just fits!!

[@reetayoung]

So good to see you making KZbin videos again! So happy for your new house! Can't wait to see the new baby!

[@kimberlyhalstead5856]

Possibly at the sliding glass door you could put a larger rubber backed rug. It’s what I have at my front door. Keeps water and snow from making a mess on my carpet. Unfortunately yes I have carpet. Love everything you’ve done with your remodel. Can’t wait for baby #5 to arrive 💜

[@LisaL20000]

Was thinking of that too.😊

[@suebean3873]

Yes, excellent idea, something that would absorb the extra water, at least for a short while. It would help. I’m not sure that any of us can ever build a house with absolutely everything in it that we want. We’re in our 4th brand new house since being married 51 years ago, and there are still things we would do differently lol.

[@dianahayes6042]

Jessa you’re an absolute superstar mum. Remodelling your home with 4 young children and one on the way. Amazing! God bless you and your family 🙏

[@Cheery1964]

We are on our 3rd home renovation. Each home had quirky issues like narrow hallways, reconfiguring bathrooms, and redesigning overall space, but yard and location are key! Congratulations the house is lovely!

[@wendymimes4786]

U n your family r a blessing! Your parents did a fantastic job of raising y’all.

[@mskippi]

Oh goodness, I chuckled at the kids watching the vacuum. What a great babysitter haha Robot vacuum for the win.

[@newenglandcoast7121]

Your home is beautiful! As for the issue with mud, water etc. get a large mat like they have in stores (commercial grade) it will cover the whole area.

[@lovlovlov05]

A large mat is a good option. Also you can add a couple of big plastic boxes (just like we did) where kids can put all dirty stuff right away: clothes, shoes, toys, etc.

[@peggybrust3544]

Put the little freezer on the deck by the house. You can build a little roof over it and sides to keep it out of the rain. Make the roof so it lifts up (and hooks onto the wall of the house. Make sure it has ventilation so it doesn’t get too hot. Or you can build a place next to the deck and put it on a cement pad with walls and a roof.

[@boneyjean]

Something I learned a long time ago about a family closet, that I don't have, but makes SO much sense, especially as you hand down clothes, is a dot system on clothing labels. 1 dot for the first kid, 2 dots for the second kid, 3 dots for the 3rd and so on. It meant that you could easily just add a dot/s as it was time to pass down clothes to the next child! I love this recap! And congrats on your newest member!!! ..... (5 dots)

[@Debora.14]

You have a beautiful home Jessa! Y'all did a great job!!

[@marytimson6552]

Welcome back Jessa missed seeing your kids. Love the house so glad you guys got something bigger

[@shaynechapdelaine6364]

Laundry and bringing everything upstairs was a HUGE stressor in my life. Especially in Massachusetts with so many different weather changes and so many clothes. I changed the laundry room into a family closet a little over a year ago and it is THE BEST thing I’ve ever done. Ive always watched the show and thought it was genius when I saw your family do it, game changer. Can’t believe this isn’t a more normal practice!

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

My hubby built us a Monolithic Dome! While I would not want to live in a different house, it does pose a few challenges ( but what house doesn't? There will always be something.). I love that the shell of our house is Tornado, Fire and impact proof.

[@ninawest8]

The portable deep freeze is ok in the room, that spot is a unused area. It's better than going outside everytime you need meat.

[@Kiymee]

My roomba is a girl we named her marigold. I LOVE HER!!! The greatest gift everrrr

[@lindaferraro6302]

Love the laundry room idea. I have elderly parents that now have their washer and dryer on first floor instead of their basement. Organizing the closet in that room with their seasonal clothes and shelves would help them a lot. Love your videos !

[@Jlynne3323]

I was renovating at the same time you guys were and the #1 best decision I made (and I know it’ll be a huge selling feature when/if we ever sell) is making our walk in closet “huge” lol. I did a 17’x9’ walk in and then assembled a closet system that was less than $2k. It looks like a boutique in there and it’s my favorite room of the house (and also the #1 room we get compliments and comments on). It can double as an attached nursery/office/workout space AND still function as a closet. It’s great. Worst mistake I made was not doing better flooring. We were over budget so we got some clearance laminate flooring and it’s only been a year and we really already need to replace it. Edges keep busting, etc. So don’t skimp too much on your flooring/flooring installation. We are going to try to get another year out of it but then we are ripping it up for some hardwood (what a headache that is going to be lol🙈).

[@donnamcmillan-ry5dg]

Hi Jessa good to see your back. I always enjoy your tutorials.😊

[@barbhelle5481]

I love your home. Thank you for the update. I am happy to see you again.

[@MouthyMiriam]

My grandpa bought my grandmother her first washer and dryer,,,,, being born in 1911 she had only ever done laundry by hand, she flat refused to use it until she was in her late 70’s. So nice kid training for me…. I can make soap and do laundry by hand….

[@MoMo62380]

I would get a bigger rug by the back door, that way you don't have to worry about mopping up water. Everything looks great!

[@Mia-qt4th]

Having your in season clothing stored int he laundry room makes perfect sense Jess wow, great idea! Love it!❤

[@melissarowland4848]

We built our house and didn’t add an attached garage due to cost,but we did add a detached metal garage about 10 feet from our house. We had electric ran to it and regular garage doors added and it was a fraction of the cost…and it’s the same color as our house. We also missed having a “mud room” on the back of the house, so after about a year we added a screened porch with insulated roof panels and ceiling fans. The porch goes all across the back of the house and they’re stepping stones to the garage too. But the back porch is nice to be able to take off shoes and come in from the rain and stuff. ☺️

[@bobbic2119]

Absolutely love your laundry room/closet!

[@caitrinmcgannon4075]

Jessa I absolutely 💯 % love ❤️ 😍 you're new home and I love you're designing and style ideas!! You and Ben did a fabulous job!! Enjoy you're new home 🏡!!

[@albaballetta1641]

Incredible work! 👏🏻 I love how you guys worked so hard on your deck and that nice size backyard just wow! Great job!

[@JaniceKonstantinidis]

Thank you for such a lovely home tour, Jessa. I think you did a beautiful job. Love your laundry room concept. I hope you all have happy holidays. I'll leave you now while I go get me one of those floor cleaners! ❤❤

[@carlavision6143]

Jessa, y'all have a beautiful home! Really enjoyed your video! Love y'all and God Bless You!❤️

[@ginacummings167]

So glad to see updates! Hope you continue to post regularly. I love watching!❤

[@carrielynn1978]

I absolutely love your home! It's so gorgeous, and I love the way it turned out! I am especially loving those floors! We are getting ready to replace our carpet on our stairs, living room, hallway, bedrooms, and closets with laminate. Seeing your floors is getting me excited for us to do ours!

[@MV-ew6ty]

Love your house absolutely gorgeous. The open floor plan and all the coloring it’s great. Enjoy!!! ❤❤

[@janmar7428]

Love this video. So happy to see an update from you. You look great and I'm glad you're doing well. Also your home is beautiful and that robot vacuum/ mopper is the coolest thing. ❤

[@cricket47222]

I love your home. Im definitely putting the vacuum on my Christmas list! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Lilliob]

You’ve convinced me I need a robot vacuum!! Looks amazing

[@kimeverhart6253]

Jessa! I insisted on a family closet in my laundry room when we built our house as well!! I had a tiny one in our old farmhouse that I strung up a clothesline to hang all our clothes on to make it easier!! I remember suggesting this to my sister when she built her house and she thought me crazy but, after she lived there a while, she decided I was right and put in drawers for each of her four children and they were crammed full of their clothing and some other clothes were hung in her closet in there that had been made to store cleaning tools and supplies!! So many architects at the time made tiny laundry rooms…when you have four children, a mom spends a lot of time in there! Who wants that! I think now they are wising up and making them bigger and more functional! Yours is so nice and your whole home is beautiful!!

[@ToosieJoie1]

Beautiful job Jessa. You have so many skills. All your children are so precious.

[@darlene9169]

Quirks and all love y'alls home..beautiful.. I agree your robot vacuum helps take a load of work off your plate..love it.❤

[@Sarah-vp7gl]

Jessa, your home is both beautiful and practical! So many of the choices you made fall under the “work smarter not harder” idea that mommas need! We too chose light wood cabinets in our kitchen. White is beautiful, it I can’t imagine the upkeep. Looks great! ❤

[@georgiabelle5176]

I think you did a wonderful job! Everything is so beautiful and has a welcoming feel.

[@helenrojas929]

Beautiful house Jessa ❤. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family!

[@nancydobry]

Absolutely Love Your Home And Thank You For Sharing Your Video!!!

[@normajeanhedlund7429]

You always do such a great job. Your home is gorgeous but also homey and comfortable.

[@sherriholcombe5428]

Jessa, I love how cozy your home is. You've made so many efficient and practical choices. Love your kitchen and laundry room! With 4 children it's not easy to do. 😊

[@EXTRAoRDINARYoUbySusanMyers]

Such an inspiration to all new homeowners, and especially homeowners with kids. I love how hands on you are and are not afraid to go outside of the box and learn. That is definitely something you had to of learned from coming from a self sufficient family. Thanks for sharing! Love your laundry closet for the fam!

[@robinhood4670]

You did a great job on the house. I absolutely love the n o r w a l. I will definitely look at that because I've been wanting a robot vacuum and floor scrubber but I couldn't find it . Thanks Jessa.

[@debbiereilly2849]

i always like your family’s idea of the family closet.

[@joandeigan7826]

Your house is absolutely beautiful Jessa. You did a great job with it. How talented you are 😊

[@itsbittersweetest]

I have a deep freeze in my basement. No access inside house to basement closed that up to gain footage in my tiny kitchen. Now we just send someone down to access and take a picture before shopping to document the usable space. I replaced my white with stainless , my kids are grown, fridge and lost a coat closet and my daughter has all her foods as she has many allergies and this way she can stock up her own freezer and fridge thru sales and buying in bulk. Don't miss that coat closet at all. Also can put overflow beverages and produce or fermented foods in there, too. Best decisions are practical ones.

[@natalienetanya7401]

I love your home. The main living area is so light airy and spacious. Love the robot vac! ❤🎉

[@dionline88]

Your home is so beautiful!! We were blessed to be able to design this house we're living in and while we love it, there are always little things you just didn't realize when planning. So it just goes to show, you can do it as custom as possible - and you'll still find things you want to change. I'm fine with the things I've found, just like you are with your own home. It's all about the people and the love within the walls that truly count. God bless you & your family!

[@OrleannaBowden]

Hey Jess! You really did your thing hun advertising that vacuum 👍🏾 I really wish I didn’t have wall to wall carpeting 😏I love love how you’ve cozied up y’all’s house and yard! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@madonnaclark4074]

You have a beautiful home.I never in my life seen a fireplace that close to a door.😮

[@rachaelnuchols764]

Great video ❤ you have a lovely home. I hung a quilt rack with quilt to hide my electrical panel.😊

[@ladydi-lynn]

The laundry room is great, so organized!!

[@terrymoore783]

LOVE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Thank you for sharing.

[@annagerminario4228]

The vacuum looks amazing!

[@ronaldoquirino2405]

Parabéns pela sua casa! Ficou linda!

[@user-yf2tc7sp3x]

Your home is beautiful, y’all done a good job maximizing your space!! God Bless🙏❤️

[@katez7412]

I love the house updates! Thanks for sharing! ❤ Your home looks beautiful and the kitchen is a dream kitchen for sure!! 😍

[@Annette1965]

So glad to see you back Jessa! You’re so beautiful as well as your family. God bless you and your family and may He bless the rest of your pregnancy and delivery. We all have your back here! 🙏🏼❤️

[@sugwilliams6257]

Hi Jessa, nice housekeeping tips, thank you for sharing with us, loving you and family, wishing you all a blessed holiday season 💞

[@christinasmyth5674]

Wow that cleaner is amazing!! So well presented by you 👏 You’re house is magnificent, the essence of good taste 👍

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Jessa, I agree with you on the white appliances. I used to have black, talk about a nightmare to keep clean. The cabinets you selected for your kitchen are nice. I also love how you've stained most, and have white on several if the uppers. Beautiful home Jessa!

[@joycehunt1307]

I LOVE my robo vac. It vacuums and mops and it does a great job. It has really saved my back and it's helping me to de-clutter my home.

[@anIntroverted_Mom]

Love the laundry room! Such a great idea

[@lisahertens3928]

Beautiful home And family Jessa thanks for the ideas and the tour love the vacuum

[@akferren1]

I love the family closet/laundry room! Awesome idea

[@srspeers1]

You have a beautiful home! ❤ I'm amazed at how talented you and your family are at making your home into what you want. I love all the huge photos of your family. My favorite is the one of you and Ben in your innovative mudroom. No home is perfect. But I think yours is pretty close. As you were showing us around I could see your kids reading in the tent and coming inside from playing in the snow. When you talked about being frustrated with not having a mudroom I could relate. I didn't have one either when my kids were little. I remember getting upset. But my little kids didn't stay little. My family eventually moved. Things change over time. So hang in there. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with me. I enjoyed watching. ❤❤❤

[@sallysmith155]

Jessa your house is beautiful.Thank you for sharing.

[@judywyse7088]

Jessa, I like your style and your 'chill' attitude. Keep up the good work !!

[@heatherwatson1021]

You did a great job on your house!!! Love the tips too.

[@nancymosley708]

Everything looks great. I appreciate the tips. That vacuum cleaner looks awesome 😊

[@LisaKayOGQueen]

The house looks great Jessa. I’m totally jelly over that sweeper!! Lol

[@sarahassefa6853]

Love your videos!!!! I have moved my kids dresser into our laundry room. Can't wait to build our own place and dream and create. Love the finish on your floors!!!

[@RowanoftheGreenwood]

Thanks for the tour! Your house looks amazing 😍 Ive been thinking of being brave enough to do a mini reno on our kitchen while my husband is at work. Im no Barb the Builder but I'm capable and just seeing how amazing your house turned out I wanna give it a go myself! Thank you for always being so inspirational and real, all the best to you guys over the holidays! ❤🙏🏼

[@mirandacooper1159]

Love love your house. I love the laundry room. And white appliances

[@kathleenmcgimpsey7855]

I haven’t seen you in a while so it was great to see you looking so well. Your home is gorgeous and so open and airy. Congratulations on your fifth pregnancy. Love from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@toribrownell3939]

jessa!! i just love the duggars, & the bravery y’all have for enduring all the scrutiny, yet still choosing to inspire. i just subscribed. you’re gorg:)

[@user-gh2fo9pw2b]

First time in my life i haven't had carpet! I am trying to learn how to care for my new floor. I was today years old😂, I had no clue the robot vacuum also mops!!! So, my Mom is watching now and was amazed, she said what a great idea for me for a Christmas gift, yay!!! Thanks so much, Jessa!❤ It will even go under my couch and I love its so easy to fill/discard water, ha, sold 😊

[@kathleenwhite2236]

Your home is beautiful ! Your my favorite and always love watching your video's ! Your a very talented, beautiful young mother! I so love how you love children and am always happy when you are haveing another one! I had five and I would have had more but husband got fixed.I was 28 at the time and would have loved to have had at least five more. I have six grandchildren right now and it is wonderful! God bless you and your family! Hugs! :)

[@chera9951]

Thank you Jessa……..beautiful home . 🌷

[@VioletJoy]

Your home is beautiful, light, and airy. 🤍

[@taeleraurielle]

You have such a beautiful home Jessa 💖

[@user-sd4kl9qc6o]

I think you did an amazing job Jessa, your house is beautiful x

[@irishcowgirl21]

Your home is beautiful as it is. I love the open floorplan and would love to get that with mine and my husband's next home

[@prudencepark3731]

Jessa, it's so great to see you and your family doing so well. Love your videos. I agree with the hardwood floors. They're so much better than carpet. Helped so much with allergies with my children, who are now adults. Since I've learned of a new product that has changed my life. No more Zyrtek. Would you be interested in learning about it? I'm so grateful that friends shared with me and my husband.

[@DeborahTSipes]

Loved this video, Jessa! Your home is beautiful! One suggestion for later on when you’re ready to consider the mud room is that tile can work very nicely when done properly. I’ve had a tile/wood transition at the entryways in 2 different homes, now, and they really can be done to look pretty! I’ve been very satisfied. Thanks for sharing the Narwhal…you’ve set my mind to considering it because my family keeps telling me I need one. Nice to know they can be used to mop wood floors.🕊🤗❤️

[@judithcoe7551]

Jessa, thanks for the beautiful tour of your remodeled home. It looks so comfortable for your growing family.❤🎉😊🙏✝️🎄💖🎉😊🎈🎂👑