OUR HOUSE IS FALLING APART || Taylor and Jeff

[@darrylb9872]

I absolutely love Jeff's musicality. He's so talented.

[@mdstudio]

Wipe the windows with windex and newspapers. Crazy but it works really well. No streaks. Love Jeff’s musicality!

[@ChristianLima]

okay, now I want an entire video of Jeff just playing the piano hahaha loved it

[@jonde8073]

Sparkle window clean.

[@lesd9783]

Taylor and Jeff - I love your home and what all you both have done to your home too making it yours, it's a great investment, that's for sure!

[@1944robbo]

I used to use Windex a lot on the house and the car, until I found the windows always had streaks after a couple of days. (Annoys the hell out of me when the car windows are streaky.) Then I discovered Maguires window cleaner, from watching car detailers on KZbin, so got some from the local supplier and BINGO, no more streaky windows. I'm in Australia and it's about $20 a bottle here, probably a lot cheaper in the 'States as that's where it comes from, but well worth the cost whatever! I love watching you guys, especially watching the interactions with Parker. She has to be part poodle, as I have a white miniature poodle and he also has to be the centre of attention and "in the frame" so to speak. Take care guys and Stay Safe!

[@JimH13164]

Yes, it was funny!😆 old newspaper and fresh lemon juice and water cleans up windows wonderfully.

[@euniceboatemaaboakye8855]

Jeff is cute 🥰

[@tommyandpeter]

We have so many cracks like that all around the house. Granted, our house is over 100 years old 😃

[@troygeis]

Wash the container is the dishwasher. That fill finish getting any residue out.

[@geogent6655]

Tylor try scrunched up newspaper to dry windows. No streaking..🤓

[@robertl4955]

It actually was funny!!

[@Hoboelmo23]

I just love Parker! The house looks very comfy.

[@ThatWeirdoRightThere]

Taylor to answer your window question: use distilled white vinegar. It will get all the water spots and dirt residue off of the window. But make sure to rinse the window afterward with regular water so the vinegar doesn’t mess up the glass

[@injatepic671]

I love Jeff’s humor so much. You are so adorable together and it’s just beautiful to watch you both. I hope to see more of your house as well, because I love the design as what I can see for having this open plan kitchen / living room space. 🥰🥰🍀🍀🧁🧁🫖🫖☕️☕️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Please stay as you are. And stay safe and healthy. Kisses and hugs. 🤗🤗😷😷

[@chadnature81]

Jeff look really exactly like Blake Mitchell 😂 omg .

[@2K1Y7]

...and I agree with the person who asked you to make more vids. You always seem to leave us wanting more!

[@donaldstorm4959]

The thank you cards look beautiful, I'm right here in Pennsylvania I wished I could have witness the magical moment

[@joaomateus9192]

i've left watching tv to watch your videos. this last one was sad and funny

[@michaelc8126]

You guys have a nice place. It would be a good summer rental given that it has a pool. Cool Thanks for sharing

[@trisha7668]

Jeff is talented

[@RobLSandersonJr]

Oh Hell No!... 😲 🤔 A Smaller Tree 🎄...

[@MachineGun-]

💙💙

[@Nevraldi]

Hands down best window cleaner is vinegar and water mix ( 50/50) and newspaper. I save them just for this purpose

[@rachelflamm5870]

Oh snap

[@ahmetey]

finally!! u guys need to drop more vlogs on here🙌🏻🤞🏻

[@jimwilloughby]

A house tour would be nice, but the wedding video would be so much better.

[@charlescoffey695]

Know matter what you guys do we just like see you and that baby dog 🐕

[@peggyesquibel8353]

So sorry about the fireplace issue😐. Hope things get resolved quickly and without to much expense. From what I can see of your house it looks beautiful! I love all the natural light! It takes time to settle into a new home and you guys have been just a little busy with the house and your wedding to even think about giving a house tour! All in good time! On that note, y’all take care! Much love and big hugs!

[@PlantasdoSilva]

Lindos maravilhoso!

[@kimnagus5582]

Tip of the Day for Jeff: Put a penny in the water with your tulips to keep them standing tall.

[@mevoy123]

Or wrap them upright with a rubber band or string for the first 24 hours. They will usually keep their shape after you remove the band.

[@maynardcat]

I think the crack was a blessing in disguise bringing something else more important to your attention. If it's not the right type of chimney for wood burning and having that insulation inside it could have caused a fire. You might want to make sure the chimney liner is correct for wood burning. My house was built in 1880, and had just a basic brick chimney that was fine for the old furnace, and was ok for a while with the new high efficiency furnace until I put a new ridge vent roof on that made the attic colder. The higher efficient furnace put warm humid air through the chimney instead of the old furnace's dry hot air, plus the ridge vented roof system caused the attic and the chimney to be very cold that created condensation inside the chimney. The condensation started bleeding through the wall, and I had to have a new chimney liner installed to solve the problem, .

[@randallstewart175]

Wow! I'd have thought that a pre-purchase survey of the house would have caught that problematic gas/wood (?) fireplace insert issue. They need to get a heating contractor in there before the stone guys start rebuilding the mantle, because odds are that, if it is a gas insert, it is ruined, dangerous, and must be replaced, plus the gas chimney would have to be relined or replaced, meaning that the wall may have to come out. Building code requirements for a real wood fireplace and chimney are much different and more costly than for a gas fake. That could cost them quite few of espresso machine equivalents before it's done. Wood seems aesthetically charming, but it brings up front expense, long term maintenance costs, and what becomes a hassle schlepping wood around. The charm erodes fast, especially after your first creosote chimney fire. In the mean time, mis-adjust that flue damper and get smoked out of the house. (Right, what's a flue damper?) Perhaps reconsider doing a proper gas insert repair, fix the mantle, and move on? Good luck guys.

[@darrylblack1022]

Dawn dish liquid will cut that window grime outside and they will shine.

[@pippopapero5373]

That sometimes the problem to own a house 😉

[@randystrauss761]

Clean the windows with newspaper. It sounds strange but it works!

[@anakrantaw1449]

Woww cool

[@helenahungarian1863]

Don't wait any longer for the wedding? I also have 1 double-walled glass. I bought it on sale.

[@brucebyrd5897]

Had the same problem with windows...what I did was clean them first with rubbing alcohol and then with Windex. Worked well for me, hope it does for you!!

[@bobj4006]

For those troublesome windows...one part white vinegar to eight parts water will do it using a lint free paper towel like Viva or some other lint free product. 🙂

[@kalrobbins2811]

I use a dry magic eraser when I clean my windows. They don't streak and look great!

[@alexmymyre]

For the windows, winter windshield washer fluid works well ! :)

[@stevehofmaster7489]

I'm so sorry about your fireplace I hope it can be fixed up for you guys.Great video guys take care💜💜💜❤❤👍

[@tomzandmicky8239]

Sorry for the cracks. The house is beautiful.

[@kinga6783]

Vinegar with a bit of water in spray bottle is perfect for window cleaning . No smudges .

[@davidfrania8990]

Here's a simple and chemical-free way to sparkling windows...Vinegar and water. BAM! You're welcome. By the way, guys...I love everything you did to the house. It's really beautiful!

[@MrBiskit66]

I think your fireplace just needs extra support underneath.

[@212GREG]

So in the cold winded freezes and looks like frozen streaks. You have to use something that won’t freeze like rubbing alcohol or plain vodka.

[@212GREG]

Windex *

[@lindakennedy6420]

you can clean windows with Newspaper , do not laugh however it may depends on how long these windows have been this way

[@geraldojosedasilva6039]

I'm feel so sorry with . What happened with your house.So much work and now this problem.I hope you can solve this as soon as possible.Nice to see you again.

[@charless.sturdivant]

Yes. 💜💜

[@ponyvetta4253]

Hello, from Italy 🤗

[@mevoy123]

You might check: if the house was sold as having a word burning fireplace and it is in fact not--the home inspector's company is probably liable for that and has insurance for things like this. They'd rather repair something than go to court.

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

Wash your windows with hot soap and water first - then use Clorox Glass Cleaner Blue- No streaks! 👵🏽👋🏾

[@Quandaria]

se brown paper and white vinegar to clean my windows, i live in the UK, this was passed to me by my grandmother who lived in an age when there were no fancy gadgets or potions to clean with .

[@2K1Y7]

At the risk of repeating something that has already been pointed out...I have found that using newspaper instead of a rag to clean the windows brings the best no streak results.

[@flyrules]

I use a mix of: one cup of white vinegar, two teaspoons of liquid dish soap, and warm water. Use a microfiber cloth to scrub the windows with the mixture, this removes grease and dirt. Before it dries off, use a squeegee to remove excess mixture and wipe dry with a clean/dry microfiber.

[@scottmay1966]

Use a mixture of dish soap and ammonia to wash your windows and then rinse with clean water, then dry

[@dalmatianluvr]

Try a power rinse with the nozzle, then cleaning vinegar/water with a good spike of alcohol (ethanol best, or isopropyl). (Acidified ethanol is the main ingredient in Rain-X.) Or, just buy w/w fluid. So sorry for your chimney/fireplace issues. Def check documents (listing, purchase contract, and home inspection report) to see if the house was listed as having a wood-burning fireplace! If so, and it was for gas only, you can claim the whole thing on home guarantee and even small claims suit for fraud. At least you don't have earthquakes shifting/shaking your chimney loose from the house-- talk about inevitable cracks! Keep your flexible filler and spare touch-up paint handy!

[@keithreynolds3801]

Welcome to the wonders of Home Ownership! Many, many more to come, unfortunately. That''s tough one. Now wait until the drywall cracks drive you crazy - THEY-RE EVERYWHERE! Taylor, you seem so upset! Don't let the little KRAP get you down. We want you to thrive like a fig tree. Vinegar for window cleaning! Ciao' boys!

[@mike123abc]

I just did my windows - sprayer with soap (pressure washer) to get the grime all off, followed by scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner to get rid of hard water build up (from sprinklers), then diluted dish washing soap for cleaning.

[@richardtaylor7485]

My partner and I owned a 1927 California Spanish house. We had a fireplace issue while it was raining, water was running down the wall in the living room. We discovered that the fireplace was pulling away from the house and leaning towards our neighbors house. We eventually sold the house and the new owners were willing to put money into the excavation etc. We bought a new home and traveled more without the expenses of an old home.😎

[@robertroeckle4827]

Attic access. You may want to replace the rope with a small metal handle/ring you pull down with a hook. Your rope looks odd in such an open space. Just a thought. Hope the fireplace is salvageable, the burning of wood in a gas fireplace may have damaged the integrity of the unit. After you sort out the issue check with your fire insurance, wood burning is sometimes more expensive.

[@dugald56]

Wash windows with white vinegar and water (or whatever, but vinegar and water is fine and cheap) and then dry with newspaper scrunched up. If need be polish with a tea towel or something decent in the way of material (but obvs not expensive!) works a dream. After all you’ve spent on your house, I’m surprised you’re renting it - unless you know the tenants. But hey! You could spend all you earn in rent restoring your stuff. Especially given that you appear to be pretty particular. Even a comparative slob like me would have to think hard before renting my dream home. (I’ve had a lot of experience with renting property out.) Query: does it really take three burly guys to remove a fire surround? Blimey.

[@davidspensberger7862]

if you get gas you lose smell of fire but you get remote for fireplace trade offs

[@mustafahassan1038]

When are we getting the wedding video???

[@AmbrociousXP]

6:33 Pro tip for cleaning windows: Use some old newspapers and some white vinegar to get your windows to SPARKLE! If you've never used newspapers to clean windows please believe me when I tell you, there is NO streaking nor is there any bleed from the ink in the newspapers. Using newspapers is an old trick that hopefully can still be utilized and it saves on paper towel usage.

[@ericwashington8998]

Right on! Sis taught me that years ago.

[@ricobi5407]

Taylor is mean again 😂😂😂 jk

[@bryancarson5908]

I thought it was a few minor redecorations.

[@davidperez58]

Nice seeing another vlog with both of you in it. Jeff, which make/model is your piano?

[@robertbottorff763]

Sorry you are dealing with this problem. I guess that's one of the pitfalls of home ownership. It is discouraging when you spend so much money to fix your house up and are really particular and then something like this happens. Please be careful if you rent out your house even for a short time because so many people are not careful and won't respect your house the way you do. You guys have a beautiful home and great taste. I hope you can get your fireplace fixed without too much hassle. I'm really anxious to get a tour of your whole house.

[@haruchan978]

We miss your cooking videos

[@sethrich9537]

That's home owning always a problem somewhere best of luck

[@coreynichols8421]

My neighbour swears by using newspaper to clean her windows with equal water/vinegar in a spray bottle - the newspaper prevents streaks apparently

[@genesiesky3756]

Give this some thought: Knowing that renters never take care of a house as well as you, I am surprised that you would rent your newly renovated house since you guys are very particular people. It might cost you more in the long run to take on renters. How do you plan to do background checks on potential renters? How do you plan to protect your expensive appliances, or keep people from stealing items? What if they bring a pet and the pet pees in your house or outside plants? So much to think about...

[@ThatWeirdoRightThere]

I was thinking about all of this stuff too. I think if they want to go the rental route the best thing for them to do would be airBnB because there is at least some type of insurance or repayment if anything were to happen to the house. And it’s a way to keep track of who exactly is staying there should anything happen

[@samueldobie5274]

If you setting the coffee on the fireplace made the whole thing crumble, I would equally felt sad and insane amounts of amusement at the circumstance!

[@pablodejesus1373]

Hello guys😀😃😜

[@joanh.7350]

So happy to see you back but sorry about the fireplace. Cracks can be troublesome but it is only the fire place and that can be fixed. Probably expensive though. Your lives together are more important. How about you making lunch.

[@emjaysmile]

U can use ice water to remove the wax too

[@stevendanielsteven264]

❤❤🏳‍🌈🌈

[@dww2006]

Have you checked out Sip and Feast? Great KZbin channel with a guy from Long Island who does great authentic Italian recipes. Both on KZbin and his website.

[@fdavis1841]

White your windows with newspaper and they will come really clean.

[@gnparticle]

can we have Jeff perform the full song @ 7:45

[@nancyborden5860]

Remembering a house I lived in waaay back in the day. Saw a round little hole in my bedroom ceiling. As I was looking at it wondering what the , you know the word, a little mouse stuck his head out of it. It's funny now but not back then.

[@danw1952]

What a shame to see the limestone destroyed but homeowners face seemingly endless maintenance issues. At least you're on track to have your fireplace function properly and your mantel restored. Frustrating and always more costly than you thought. Fun to see you floating around your house.

[@gerardoolvera1244]

I know that you both are more strong than this

[@rob5894]

The crack is caused by the TV over the fireplace. I hate the mandatory rule of always having the TV above the fireplace.

[@markntravis]

How old is the house?

[@chasmskulker6944]

I have to know! What’s the deal with the “Hey there Taylor Phillips,” song?

[@anitaaudet8204]

Windshield washer liquid

[@oldtexan4557]

TRY VINEGAR / WATER AND NEWS PAPER TO WIPE.

[@tomyoung3382]

Shame about your mantle. Hope it turns out ok. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@davidgandy3120]

When I was a child many, many years ago my mom had us wipe old newspapers on the windows after they were cleaned to help them sparkle and shine and it did work. That said I do not know if the ink is the same ink that is used today. That was almost 50 years ago. As far as your fireplace, the insulation should have kept the metal brackets that your fireplace people used from getting too hot and causing the granite to crack. It could have been just a poor piece of granite. If the brackets did cause it, they should have noticed that when it was installed and taken care of that then. I would talk to another fireplace company and get a second opinion if they say you need to pay for it.

[@BurjDubailover123]

It's actually limestone, a much weaker stone than granite of course. But it wasn't hung on brackets, it was adhered to the firebox and drywall with construction adhesive, the piece isn't necessarily deep enough to warrant a hanging bracket as its not cantilevering. The limestone is believed to have been too thin to have supported itself atop the other two side pieces and thus cracked under it's own weight. . Limestone is known to develop fractures when parts of it are singled out to extreme heat sources but whether the actual fire had anything to do with the center crack is inconclusive.

[@jfs59nj]

Ugggh demo after only a year is heartbreaking.

[@jorgedeividdeoliveiraolive226]

🇧🇷❤️

[@advin_]

I think it was already cracked.

[@tinytaenzerin]

Things are done cheaply and quickly nowadays! It’s so unfortunate!

[@joandye5491]

Your house was an existing house and should have already settled.

[@williamm8240]

How is your stock investment going?

[@mikeyjames8268]

I couldnt live like these guys. its too mind numbingly boring. walks, gardening, pasta, work and repeat, i dont know how people do it. what about partying? the partying lifestyle? its way more exciting. im not being mean though. i actually wish i was like these guys, if anything im envious that i had their dispositions to put up with the mundane, monotonous repetition of their lifestyle. good luck to them though

[@allmyothersubscriptions]

Use a microfiber cloth after cleaning the windows to remove any smudges.