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[@rachaeldiviney712]

I just want to say about the cats that I highly recommend you contact a Trap Neuter Release program (TNR). Female cats can get pregnant at just a few months old so the population will explode. And there will be inbreeding so you'll start to see some very tragic kittens. The TNR people will come and help the colony, find homes for the kittens, and give any medical care needed

[@Ecutt]

Yes!

[@nickiepennington3285]

definitely and they can have litters every couple of months.

[@Anni-Ka93]

Yes please 🥺

[@victorialove9104]

yes! excellent advice

[@mayshirazi8564]

She needs to be neuter .

[@natalievanderheyden4315]

Ok, it’s Kinsley walking across the dining room table during the thrive market unboxing for me 😂😂😂

[@evangelinarivera3668]

I just wanted to recommend if you ever want to garden, keep the bamboo you’ve cut down, dry it out, and use them as DIY stakes in the garden. It’ll save tons of money not having to buy ones. Love your work!

[@jeanettemullins]

I was going to comment the same. Bamboo stakes add up quite quickly price wise.

[@xomacennavlogs]

such a great idea! thank you!!!!

[@aracelismedina-rodriguez6452]

I’m so happy someone had an idea to reuse the bamboo trees. My heart ached when I saw MaCenna dragging that beautiful tree. I have a friend that makes flutes, jewelry and other items with them. And he’s always looking out to get those trees that fall or are taken out to reuse them in his art.

[@Dolphin-yp6el]

I’ve been watching macenna forever and I’ve never heard her call Romeo RJ

[@waterbitten]

Came to the comments for this comment.

[@rebeccafried3924]

Ditto!! Lol

[@randomjournalbitsdawnboss]

I honestly was not sure about Thrive Market until I heard MaCenna talk about them over and over. The low income waiver is a real thing. I just received my first order and I am thrilled. Thank you MaCenna!

[@lynnjohnson1413]

It’s looking good 💗 when you hem the bottom of the curtains you can take that material and make tie backs. It’s nice to have your parents. Potassium is good for roses, they love bananas 🍌 peels, I throw them at the foot of the root of rose plant, and chop them up the soil underneath the rose Bush and bury. They will bloom with in 2 weeks.

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

Good suggestion about making tiebacks!

[@415oakland]

@lynn johnson thanks for the rose tip!

[@kikimoore8087]

I wonder if potato peels would work? Also a great scrap to throw in your garden for fertilizer

[@TheBeautifulTruthh]

macenna is my favorite creator for so many reasons, but one reason is this community! i love reading through the comments and seeing all of the knowledge everyone shares. thank you for these tips & ideas!

[@jojocatattack]

I bought the 63 inch length and put them up so that the bottom of the curtain hits the window sill. Light comes in the top, but there is privacy for the bottom 2/3. I used the same tension rods.

[@SethMyersm16]

Thank you so much for ... well, you! I watched your videos before but once the pandemic hit you have been such a bright and hopeful point of my weeks...and its so much like video chats with a friend especially since you aren't far away from me in Dallas...if you were only closer, I have a beautiful pair of 98yr old interior arched doors from a historic home id love to give you! Keep up the good work! You house is perfection!

[@NitrosMom074]

Dear Kinsley on the table! Too too too cute! I love those check curtains, I need to head to Wally World tomorrow!

[@ConnorOBrien]

When you're finishing leveling out the soil, I suggest you pull the soil away from the trunks of your trees. Building up soil up onto the trunks can cause problems with the bark rotting, diseases, and pests for the trees. You should keep the soil level around the base of the tree the same as it was before, while grading the area surrounding that to allow water to continue away from the trunk - don't want pooling water around the trunk either if it becomes significantly lower than the rest of the yard.

[@emerald637]

Hi MaCenna, I would recommend that you do not "cut" the length of your new Walmart curtains in case you should choose to use them in another area later. It would be too bad if they ended up being just short of reaching the floor in let's say, the guest house later. You could simply turn up the hem to your desired length and then iron and stitch. Since they are temporary, this quick fix should be just fine. Blessings for a great day! 😇

[@jmk1962]

Or use iron on wonderweb so no stitching required and you can just undo it at a later date if you want them longer.

[@dianaadamo5574]

@@jmk1962 great idea!

[@Dobloj]

Ditto😘

[@katalingerstenberger2758]

I say just wash them, they will probably shrink!

[@prickhead]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@rneustel388]

Kinsley was doing a little photo bombing there. lol A painting in the gorgeous frame on the horizontal will be so amazing in your living room.

[@reneezubaty7926]

Oh MaCenna watching Kinsley walk across the table while you were taking made me laugh. Productive day. Than you!!!!

[@MBMcCandless]

Came here to say this! ❤️

[@MBMCincy63]

Kinsley is cat acting on the dining table! 😖, Adorable 🥰,but eww.

[@and.re_a]

@@MBMCincy63 lol why is it ew?

[@terrioakley2250]

You are such a dynamo ! The yard looks great ! I love all the puppies trying to help , so cute 🥰

[@caryinfante8013]

You and your mom are identical, including personality! So cute! 😊

[@sarahheri7027]

1) yes, that picture frame is PERFECT in that spot in the living room! 2) please don't cut the curtains. wash them first, if they shrink they might be perfect already :D

[@brittaniexx]

I'm obsessed with your porch and the addition of the roses!! they're perfect

[@riverview9320]

Blackout curtains really work for sleep.

[@mandolinen]

Your channel is saving me right now!! Dreaming and waiting to be able to buy a house of my own! Until then I'm living out my dreams through you!

[@colleendaub1518]

Mando, I think a lot of us are.

[@jeannecapulong9892]

Yeah! Same here. 🥰

[@HeatherM4285]

I think it would be fascinating to see a fast time lapse on your mom painting! She’s beyond talented 💙

[@carmenneagoe7081]

My dearest, you give me confidence. Because of you, I started painting my old furniture and decorating. Thank you! 🥰

[@patriciakelly69]

I wouldn’t cut your curtains. I usually wash them after a while. Sometimes they shrink. I’ve learned by my mistakes. Lovely cute pooches. Just think, you’ve been to the dentist and it’s over. Soo many interesting projects going on. I know how you feel. Living in Spain it’s been so hot to do anything. Hope Romeo gets back soon. Luv u xx 😘

[@Jessa8891]

I have these curtains in white and they have never shrank in the wash so should be okay. They also wouldn't shrink 5 inches if they did.

[@moda78z]

Dad and you had such an effective play date. You got so much done! 😮👍 Is the cat a stray? Ever thought about neutering her?

[@jmk1962]

It's a neighbours cat.

[@moda78z]

@@jmk1962 oh! Ok! Thanks 👍

[@moda78z]

@@jmk1962 oh! Ok! Thanks 👍

[@alentrevor]

and Mrs T Great work with what you got done so far. The curtains look great and they make the windows look so high end from the outside good choices.. they will deff be useful in other places if you choose to use them keep them the length will be better in the long run, The outside is looking so nice even now and when the landscape happens the WOW factor will sent it

[@laurenstrayer800]

Oh my you got so much done today. The yard looks so good. I feel so bad for your husband he will be so surprised the work you got done. I love love your vlogs can't wait for the next one!

[@dawnbastian7537]

Don’t cut and hem. Just fold over the top and stitch it. Super easy

[@suzannebutler2291]

First off, Kinsley prancing on the top of your dining room table in the background is hilarious. Secondly, since you have bamboo, you must have water. What (creek?) and where is it? I'm in a 100 year old cottage with single pane wavy glass windows. Very pretty and original, but horrible for keeping out the cold in the winter. I used heavy duty black out drapes from Walmart that I pull closed at night. I have double curtain rods, so I have prettier panels in front that I also pull at night. My living ateas (LR & DR) are in the front of the house that faces South, so I open them up most days in the winter. I just swap the panels out during warmer months for white sheers and an unlined linen panel in front. I like to say that my house has "clothes".

[@bumblebee_ms]

I actually like them even as permanent curtains, especially the checkered ones. So cute. :)

[@sandyd4922]

I had to stay the night at the Los Angeles airport because the price for one night at a hotel for less than 6hrs was absurd. I didn’t really sleep but they do provide cots, blanket and pillow. Like it’s apparently a thing. I was surprised how many people were also staying the night. It was interesting to see the night crew. Lol.

[@chayasorah815]

Put the curtains in the pop up shop when your done w them

[@RacquelThePeculiarOne]

The porch looks amazing all ready in the evening time. Coming from New Orleans we love a good porch ❤️

[@shannonmcrae1364]

One of my favorite things about McKenna is she will get $5 curtains from Walmart and say they are giving French revival vibes haha that is my whole life style 😍

[@pizzakrydder2515]

I live in Norway and if it was 86 degree weather I would be cooked lol! Funny how that's cool weather for you :)

[@Anggea]

We were looking at custom frames today, a 14”x36” double frame was quoted at $650 CAD. 😱😵 so getting that beautiful frame for $150?! What a steal!!!

[@amandawalsh8019]

You are a BEAST, Macenna!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The yard looks amazing!

[@HomeWithMamaDana]

"organic groceries can be really expensive!"

[@lauramitchell6725]

Whole paycheck 😅😵‍💫🤣😵😂😬

[@smilesam]

I'm so eager to see the walls all finished with paint and window framing/trim and molding. Especially the shelves around the fireplace. I can't wait till you finish those with that bead-board. Its gonna look so good!

[@vanmarti18]

Great progress!

[@mariconangonzalez3148]

Have you used a strong magnet around the yard to pick up nails would be something you should consider so you won't get any flat tires or hurt yourselves.

[@lauramitchell6725]

She did that in a previous video.

[@mai_world]

I'm a renter so I use tension rods for our curtains. What I did to lessen darkening the rooms, I brought the rod about a foot down from the top of the window frame. So I get the benefit of the sunlight & curtain.

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

Good idea, thanks.

[@s.d.750]

A tip from me! Wash curtains first then shortem them. Because they shrink when you wash them! 🤗❤️

[@margaretorden7568]

Top tip from me too!

[@alid4789]

Love the temporary curtain idea! IKEA also has really nice curtains

[@lleifette]

Instead of burning the old wood and branches, rent a chipper and turn it all into mulch. Assuming none of it is chemically treated, it is great for gardens.

[@theoctoberraven]

My kitten loves watching your renovation vlogs! She’ll literally sit there and watch almost the entire video!

[@CatWilhelmina]

I live in Canada and all of our airlines have been cancelling and delaying flights due to not having enough staff, they are allowing you to book basically without not knowing where they are going to be landing and who’s flying 🙃🙃🙃 good luck to Romeo :(

[@Bella_yearsley]

Girl, I clicked so fast 😅💕

[@whatlolawants2167]

MaCenna,, the curtains are great for such a wonderful price point. Especially in the dinning room. With all the other projects you have to do first they look wonderful, good idea, thank you. I get so excited the more you get done! I can't wait to see what art get's put in that frame, it does look truly like it's made for that space! I can't wait for Sunday.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

For temporary curtains, don't waste your time hemming them❗️ Leave "as is" so if you end up donating or selling them they'll be a "standard" size. 🙌👍👌

[@sarahvelasco4862]

How Kinsley is just on the table behind you at 10:22 😂😂

[@VictoriaA2085]

She watches everything MaCenna does💕

[@emilyanderson8504]

Kensley on the table at 10:23 😂🥰 She is sooo cute and funny!!!

[@Zahh1998]

That is crazy to get 7x curtain rods and 7x curtains for $100! I live in australia, and when we moved into our new house we had to make a trip to get window coverings, just to cover 4 windows was like $$900AUD, and we went the cheapest route! haha Just crazy the cost difference of things but i also get living on a continent you get the added shipping our to the country prices mayeb. who knows haha you convince me all the time to move the US if i ever want to reno my own home haha x

[@nica.rivera]

The greatest benefit of using blackout curtains is they’ll block light better than any other curtain and at the same time they improve energy efficiency by helping to insulate a room.

[@brittaneywg]

22:51 This made me giggle. All the hard work that you do compared to watching you carry that long awkward bamboo is cute. Needed some Macenna Motivation today! If you decide to do merch I think a shirt that says "Macenna made me do it" with something like a dainty graphic of a crazy power tool would be sweet. I think you really give motivation to this youtube family and get us doing things we didn't think we could do!

[@ginaduong1]

Or a shirt that just says Macenna Motivation! Would love that

[@ibmimi2566]

Hey MaCenna, you could also do a half curtain with the rod in the middle just to let more light in too.

[@jmk1962]

Great idea especially in the dining room. She says she needs 2 more curtains for the side windows so she could just cut the 2 she already has in half and buy two more rods.

[@ibmimi2566]

@@jmk1962 that's a great idea, and saves on supplies!

[@jmk1962]

@@ibmimi2566 - Yeah because that way she gets privacy on the lower half but light can come through the upper half so it won't be too dark in there and the upper half is too high up for any nosey people to see through.

[@kalissamoseley2238]

Everything looks amazing!! Love your videos 💕

[@lady_sonder]

The curtains make your living room so much cozier already! Loving your journey and updates 😍

[@serenapallan4166]

Clicked on the video as soon as I got the notification!!!

[@tinak6484]

Okay Kinsley standing on the dining room table behind you, while you were unboxing Thrive order, was such a mood. 😂😂

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Great to have your Dad help. How come he does not chat to the camera any time. Would love to hear him speak n get to know him too as we know Romeo and your Mum so well.

[@jmk1962]

Maybe he's camera shy, not everyone likes being filmed and put on KZbin.

[@alliewoulfe1171]

That mama cat, is she okay? Are her babies okay? Does she belong to one of your neighbors? With the heat, do you think you might want to trap them and take them in to the vets to get checked out? Sorry, I'm going to obsess about that little family until we get an update from you. 😅

[@jmk1962]

I think she said it's her neighbours cat.

[@jojotongol]

I'm so early, love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@jodpigbass5904]

We don't get Thrive Market in Australia ....😥 some of the snacks look interesting...

[@peyton1046]

Oh my goodness! I get exhausted just watching you going back and forth lifting all the wood! I do not see how you do it all and are not sore for weeks! Love continuing to watch the progress on the cottage! It has came so far and is so beautiful! What is even more beautiful and even funny is seeing you and your Mom's relationship! ☺🐶

[@rodriguez0211m]

I was in the middle of another video when the notification popped up say Macenna had uploaded another video…needless to say I dropped everything!!!

[@jemma50]

Loving another vlog from you, MaCenna. ♥ Sad for you that Romeo didn't get home when he was supposed to, but he's probably there now, so that's lovely. The curtains look good, and will look even better when hemmed. Good choices. 😊 You and your Dad worked so hard and the results are amazing! You are a working machine, girl!! Way to go! ♥

[@mariconangonzalez3148]

Curtains look really good. You'll notice your Electric Bill will be lowered and of course the looky looks won't be able to see inside. Awesome 👍

[@maconreid]

Kinsley gives me life!! How she jumped up on the chair to get to you instead of just walking under the dining table as you were hanging the curtains there. Then as you were opening your "Thrive" box and she walks across the table in the background! Hilarious!!!

[@summerhillenburg4837]

I would not hem the curtains until you find there final place. If it’s temporary it doesn’t have to be perfect right now.

[@kristindriskell4027]

I loved seeing your curtains up..I would recommend not Cutting them you can buy some hem tape and iron them up..it works great so that might be a better option..

[@kristinewells961]

What progress!! I love seeing what you do every week whether it’s shopping, building, painting, decorating, or just hanging with your mom 💖

[@lilmayaah2742]

did anyone else notice kinsley walking on the dining room table in the back hahah 😭😭😭

[@TheGravitonVon]

I would fold this in half, the long way, cut and seam. Then it would give you two panels per window, for light flow. I love your channel, thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@sinastogner9118]

It was sooo funny watching you gently placing the rock and your Daddy throwing them 🤣🥰. Your family is just the best so helpful and supportive. Hope Romeo got home 🥰

[@dianeorth1199]

Love the curtains for now....your yard is really shaping up....your Dad and you....got alot done in one day....looks great!!

[@shereeralph3802]

Oh it's all coming together so well! MaCenna, you are a powerhouse. I'm just wondering, because roses perform best in full sun, would they do better if they flagged the porch uprights either side of the steps? It would still give you a similar effect, but they might be less prone to disease.

[@elissiab]

You know I've slept in several airports because I'm famous for missing connecting flights and the Denver Airport is one of the nicer ones I've slept in 😆

[@zlatinkaquinones3733]

It will all pay off all the hard work building memories you’re a lucky girl thank you so much for sharing one day you’ll be sitting on your porch and it will all seem like a dream

[@mirlasoto2190]

😍 I've been checking my phone since yesterday for the new video :)

[@tanasuter5777]

What is your thought about using curtain panels that don’t go down to the floor?

[@cindypofi4282]

Kingsley on the table made my day! I love her!

[@juliavandermeijden4136]

Yaaaaaayy! I just got back from holiday and i've been doing small reno/cleaning/organising things around the house whilst watching all the video's i'd missed but was so sad when i'd caught up... YAY NEW STUFF! 😍😍

[@cindyhudson1988]

I never comment but I just had to say I just love watching you do all the things, I look forward after work .Love you guys !

[@dianaduncan4800]

Kinsley photo bombing you by walking back and forth across the table had me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janetzaragoza-jaime9613]

Omg... everything looks great!

[@annehelenegroven]

Wow it looks amazing MaCenna 😃😃. Your dad must have had fun working with that new toy 😉😜😅😅. Poor Romeo that got so delayed. But he will be so excited to see how much you have done on/in the house. Take care 🥰. Xoxo Anne-Helene 🥰

[@patriciaamigo5323]

MaCenna TE SALUDO, ME PREOCUPA LA GATITA, PODRÍAS LLEVARLA A ESTERILIZAR😢, AL PERECER NO TIENE DUEÑO Y LE HARIAS UN GRAN FAVOR DE EVITAR BEBÉS ABANDONADOS Y SIN DUEÑOS.😭

[@sarabustamante527]

Having cute moments of Kinsley intensely staring at you in the background is just too perfect!

[@lmm1447]

great video! Even though things aren't done a good clean up helps us to see our progress

[@ruthprovost1781]

Hi MaCenna, you work very hard make your house beautiful and that curtains make nice your rooms

[@beverlycrabtree9889]

Can’t wait till you do your living room!

[@ilikecontent2327]

It is looking so nice! You have been working so hard! I am glad you got a break in the weather. Texas Summers are really intense. We are waiting for a cool down here too. 100 degrees today. So can't get much yard work done. 😊

[@carolelepilleur4789]

Yeah! A new vlog! So fun watching your progresses ! Love it all! More please ! ❤️

[@PHcute]

Lack of pilots… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Agenda 2030 more like it darling… by design!

[@mootjesvis]

Hey MaCenna! Instead of a burn pile, wouldn't someone be interested in your scrap wood pieces? Or could you safe them for future projects? Oh another option: chop them up and dry them and create a safe fire pit in the garden for the coldest months.. With wood prices being so high and with sustainability in mind, a burn pile sounds a little wastefull. And I love how thrifty you usually are! I'm always checking youtube in case I missed a notification for your video's, you're the best! Xo, Moniek

[@luisinacasirola]

WOHOOOOO new vid!!! Thank you MaCenna!

[@janicereed6427]

How far you have come MaCenna. I have been watching you every step of the way. I can’t wait until it’s completely done. Then all the decorating comes. Can’t wait I simply love everyone and everything about your channel.

[@CookieSol]

12 minutes and over 1000 views, you are truly loved. Been subscribed since you’ve started KZbin on my other channel and me and my daughter and our pups love watching your channel all the time:) I hope you and your family are doing great, and your moms eyes. are you still looking for an editor? lol I did apply

[@Tracydee34]

Girl!!! Don’t ever do that ladder lean again! ( 3rd living room window!) You’re going to get hurt and it will takes weeks ( up to a year for bad things like surgery) if you break a rib or a shoulder. Please promise me you will never do that again!😭

[@lauramitchell6725]

Best advice from my Dad, always point your empty wheel barrow in the direction you’re going to go when it’s full! 😅🤣😂

[@moonstar7775]

I am an animal lover and rescuer and I have great compassion for them, especially for those who are abandoned and neglected. That poor mama cat with baby kittens must be hungry. I hope they all will be OK. I rescued a mama cat with 5 kittens several years ago and then took them all to a private home where the lady adopted them out. I was exhausted watching you clean up the yard.

[@lauramitchell6725]

I think that in a previous video,she knew which neighbor owned the cat?🐈