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[@camireittinger2047]

Discovered your main channel last week and I’ve watched every cottage related video since then. I’ve recommended you to a bunch of friends because I’m OBSESSED with your content and personality. Wish you could post 10 videos a day, I don’t think I’d get bored😂

[@maddiepeck8]

same here!!!!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

Omg thank you so much!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cindyannefontenot]

I know she’s so cute! I’m always hoping I’ll run in to her when I’m in Boerne, SA, Kerrville, etc! 🤣

[@doraidaperez5196]

She is so amazing. I wish I could be her assistant with the cottage, she is so much fun. 😍

[@OneFreeButterfly]

Yes same lol 😆

[@guitargirl4himify]

I've been watching you on this journey for a stretch, I feel like it's happening to ME! Thank you for keeping us informed, entertained and educated in the process of restoring your beautiful cottage. You are a DELIGHT!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

Aww hahahha thank you so much!!!

[@melissawilliams1089]

You have no idea the joy it brings me to watch your creativity unfold. I watch you as I work on spreadsheets and daily work tasks. All that you are doing would be a dream come true for me. Thank you for living your best life and sharing it. 💖

[@mariettedemarest5173]

Melissa, are you in Sacramento ?

[@xomacennavlogs]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@STATICcell]

On the cold water debate in your video…the cold water should come directly from your main water line, which will be quite cold. It’s definitely not room temperature and though it won’t be AS cold as your refrigerator water, it’s still going to be cold.

[@Seaskunk]

That's what I was thinking. My cold water is cold. But I'm in Minnesota...

[@AnnaReed42]

Yeah it's more... Ground temperature. So in the winter it will be colder (here in Utah it gets COLD cold) but even in the summer it's still significantly cooler than room temperature.

[@sydneypryka8218]

Yes! This confused me!

[@christyflores1459]

In Texas cold water does not come out cold in the summer. Our water temp coming out of the cold tap really depends on the temps outside.

[@dw3578]

Yeah not so much in TX, the cold water tap is generally verging on warm depending on how hot/how long it’s been hot

[@courtneyb6189]

I’m so confused about the hot/cold water issue 😂 the faucet doesn’t control the temperature of the water, just the source of the water. So the hot will always come from the water heater and the cold will always come from the ground….. so it should be cold, or at least cold-ish depending on how warm the ground is/the season. In no way should it be “room temperature”

[@jordynhutchison4510]

MACENNA! You caught me watching your other videos and you knew I wanted more! You sneaky gal!

[@amygo7374]

I just realized today, now, I mentally refer to your mom as MaCenna’s mom. We don’t know your mom’s name, which could be by design. I just thought I’d pop in and say I think you and your mom’s relationship is absolutely adorable. I hope when you’re done with your home, we get to go on a journey with you and your mom designing Fox Run.

[@jenniferday118]

Heads up - I have a Hallman range and while it’s beautiful, I hate it! It has a super loud fan that automatically turns on while cooking. There is no way to turn it off and it continues even 20 minutes after the oven is off. I wish I had known this before buying:(

[@StephBer1]

I have an oven like that and it drives me nuts. 30 minutes after it finishes it's still pumping heat into the kitchen. I don't understand the design of it. Luckily, it was in the house we bought and I'm replacing it in a year. I'll know not to get the Hallman. Thanks. 😄

[@jenniferday118]

@@StephBer1 Ugh yes, it's so annoying. I wish someone would have told me before buying - and I did tons of research. Glad you're able to replace yours!

[@kingpablothebest5287]

Love ALL OF YOUR CONTENT! SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON!! ALWAYS IN A POSITIVE MOOD :) SO INSPIRING!!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ReadwithStefani]

Funny how different build styles are in America, here we order brick and cement, not wood. Regardless, learning a lot through these videos.

[@weronika01212]

Exactly, I'm so shocked every time! When she and Romeo started to demo the walls it was crazy for me to see that the walls are just wood planks and between them it's just...air. Seems way less of a durable option than brick, especially considering how extreme the weather can be in america, like hurricanes, tornados etc.

[@Vacasa21]

This varies a lot based on where you are in the US. Most new houses in Florida for example are built with cement because of hurricanes. Also, this is a very old house. A demo of a newer more modern home would look quite difference in most places in the US.

[@cathleenweaver6483]

I'm confused on the hot and cold water issue. Huh???? What do you mean by room temperature? The cold is room temperature? And the hot is hot? Isn't it controlled by the main water system in the whole house? Do my questions even make sense? Hahahaha ❤💚💜💙💛

[@rvolzie]

She was hoping it would be a chilled water tap.

[@AnnaReed42]

I'm just confused why she doesn't care about the hot water 😂 like girl, that's the one you have control over! But the faucet isn't going to make much of a difference in any of it 😂

[@sydneypryka8218]

@@rvolzie but it should be.. Why would it be room temp? Lol its in pipes under ground which is not room temp lol.. I'm wondering if she was wondering if it was going to be like ice cold or something?

[@helenesafajou9116]

Love all your choices! very classy... just remember that the more grooves and curves in the design in your sink, the longer it takes to clean! the worst part of having a classy bathroom!

[@leslieorr7859]

Omg that’s exactly what i was thinking as she was showing the groves, very beautiful but a nuisance to clean

[@2Blessed]

Are you not putting subfloor under your reclaimed wood floors? It looks like you are just putting the wood pieces right over the open holes? That will certainly not be very energy efficient, to say the least.

[@tracygarrett3952]

One hundred year old wood with no sub floor sounds like a potential problem.

[@mariettedemarest5173]

@@tracygarrett3952 I grew up in an old farmhouse. It was over 100 yrs old in the '40's and when they installed oak floors in the living room, sub floors were not used. Never a pblmm the family lived there fir over 40 yrs.

[@staceystetler4774]

My house is a 1904 with original pine floors and no sub floor and it's fine. We have a dirt floor basement with the furnace in it so the floors don't even get cold in the winter.

[@2Blessed]

We live in a newer house, but whoever installed the floors put in a subfloor that's too thin, and new the floors are sagging in several areas, after about 12 years. We have a dirt crawlspace, and humidity comes up from that space, and this is in TX, where humidity can be even higher. Subfloors are very important. We are now going to have to remove all of our floors to replace the subfloor.

[@stefanieand7501]

Sometimes I feel like I’m time traveling watching the vlogs after watching the main channel video 😅 so exciting that your house is coming along! I’m suuuuper excited for this Sunday’s video!

[@doreenb3411]

I’ve watched a floor installer who swept sawdust into the spaces between the boards to fill in those gaps. I guess after you stain and seal them the sawdust you’ve added is apparently not visible. You might check into this, it’s definitely a real hack for those gaps. Good luck. Everything is looking great😊

[@lornawood3260]

Absolutely. Hands down. You’re my favorite KZbinr! Your personality and skill sets are off the charts. And I love the relationship you have with your Mama! Keep creating and producing, please!

[@calliebolstad1345]

Agreed! If I could only ever watch one KZbinr again, it would be you MaCenna!

[@briannasaenz4568]

I live in Austin and every time it starts raining I think “oh gosh, I hope this isn’t affecting MaCenna’s house!

[@lisaschreiber2893]

lmao a 900 dollar toilet?!? yeah thats insane

[@bhaka4521]

PLEASE PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING YOUR TAPS!!!!!!!!!. you have been misinformed about the COLD water issue. you can buy taps that give instant filtered ice water straight from the tap. there are combo taps that give instant boiling water too. you can install them as an extra tap at the sink like a sprayer or something. Best money i ever spent on my new kitchen. they instal a unit thingie under the counter that does all the magic. here is a UK link but i'm sure you can get them there as well. www.watercoolersdirect.com/boiling-water-taps/boiling-chilled-taps

[@marshawargo7238]

I wonder if they gave u any discount for buying all your accessories from them & all at once & being mentioned on your channel? They Should Have! I Know I'm watching this late, but my internet went out & they couldn't get here for almost a week. So I'm group watching your videos (older rewatches too). I heard it's better for U if I do it that way (KZbin points) Luv U your energy your excitement your positivity your laugh your channel! (Not hittin on ya, I'm a 65 year old woman) XOXOX 🌹 XOXOX 🍀 XOXOX Hey Kinsley!🐾

[@anitabarker3125]

Loved what you chose for bathrooms. Thrifting is always wonderful. You and your mom appear to be very close. You both are beautiful ladies. Be blessed.

[@alexiswittman3876]

Do you have a contractor's license? Sometimes big box lumber stores will give you a discount like theirs.... if you are a landlord, or such. You are a future landlord after all.

[@emptyvistas7328]

Are you going to be insulating the outside walls or is that not done where you are? (I'm in a different country!)

[@Erin-iw6gs]

she likely will! in texas, unless you’re by the ocean i believe, its rare to find a house without one. it gets so unbelievably hot and dry that the house would feel unlivable without it, and the AC would just escape.

[@jenniree29]

Omg. My Mom and I played Bunco together for years. She started playing when I was in third grade. Then about 15 years ago, she started her own group. I quit after she passed away in 2013. I was always the youngest one playing. I have so many great memories of those times. 💕

[@jennetteking]

OMG $900!!! No ma’am I couldn’t, but I’m cheap ha ha ha. I’m so happy for you though. I love that you can treat yourself from years of saving and hard work doing so much of it yourself!

[@ItsmyDaisylife]

Hey Macenna. I was just wondering the info on the toilet. It is really pretty but I couldn't find it. Also, i did find some very similar toilets for way less. Did you look around? Besides at Ferguson's?...Just wondering cuz it's so expensive. Just lookin out Girl. ✌&❤🌼

[@paulastrawser3363]

McCenna, your mom is so pretty. I definitely know where you get your beauty from.

[@stellamantikou4978]

I was confused by the Miele pronunciation until I saw the logo lol. ["Mee-le" (e as in "the") is the original if anybody cares.] :)

[@89kachina]

There is no covid in your area?, I see you without a mask and putting your fingers in your mouth in the store. Be safety please.

[@garzam97]

That blanket is a STEAL 😍 it’s so sweet that you found 2 for the both of you!

[@elodia7832]

Here's the only reason i get to smile everyday.

[@marcellemagalhaes]

I hope all is well with you, dear Elodia. Remember each day mercies are new and we can find hope and strength to keep going. Wish you the best x

[@kellydobberstine5011]

I have seen toilets similar to those on the Home Depot and Lowes websites for WAY less.

[@mael2039]

I feel like Miele is like the standard appliance in every German or Austrian house unless you have a no brand one ours are like 15 years old and run perfectly Also tho the fridge is GIANT

[@amara560]

Gigantic indeed!

[@jazmineeiris]

we need a hair tutorial from your mom! her hair is gorgeouuusss!

[@ayeeangie21]

Lots of new uploads from favorite YTers but MaCenna’s beats them all 🥰🙌🏼

[@alissajcovington]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but since you are using old salvaged wood for the floor, will it be creaky at all?

[@Natalie-mo2pf]

I was going to save watching this for later this week when I'm dying for another video, but you just haaaad to upload during my lunch break! So pumped!

[@ash-hz8kb]

Aaaahhh ♥️ finally perfect end of the day 💃

[@olenachemis7579]

Such a problematic house, why not demolish it and build a new one ?

[@girltowater7763]

Can never get over how beautiful and poised your mother is

[@shannonsolomon8491]

I lived by SPI for 18 years and we never had cold water it was like she said luke warm lol!

[@1stepcl0ser]

your mum is so sweet haha, how she is sitting there listening to everything, helping you out. my dog also turned 4 years this year, time flies!! your vlogs always make me so happy and feel relaxed and accomplished

[@GenaGuerrero]

Perfect video to unwind from a busy morning! I always love thrifting videos with your mom in it! Is she looking to adopt an adult person thing?

[@amara560]

I know it might be a cool shot filming in your car, but I would rather you keep your eyes on the road and your mirrors. Getting distracted in the car is one of the biggest reasons car accidents happen. And I want you to please be safe. I say this with the best intentions.

[@sydneypryka8218]

She'll make her own decisions.. And won't change them because a stranger told her to, ya know? Just watch and enjoy 🤷

[@amara560]

@@sydneypryka8218 She'll make her own decisions that can possibly affect other people. So I won't keep my mouth shut.

[@lauramitchell6725]

I assumed that the camera is mounted,not hand held?

[@sydneypryka8218]

@@lauramitchell6725 it definitely is!

[@sydneypryka8218]

@@amara560 hey, you do you. Won't make a difference.

[@wandadelacruz2486]

MaCenna you’re such a delightful and beautiful woman, inside and out. I get so excited every time you post a video. By the way your mom needs her own KZbin. I see where you get your sense of humor.

[@1jmass]

Having a toilet replaced is not a major undertaking. What if you got the cheaper ones now, then later when you get settled and all of the big expenses have been taken care of, you can always get your dream toilets put in? Just a thought.

[@madzabinga8382]

So, I am sort of confused about the floor patch. The reclaimed wood is being used as a sub floor?

[@ukomdesign]

If I understand it right they will send down this floor and treat it with a stain an some sort of protection layer and it would be used as finished one.

[@Abbieverafter]

Yeah I was wondering why there wasn’t plywood or something between the floor and the emptiness! I’d be worried about breaking the old wood and falling through!

[@diva7892]

What a great looking mom .... Never seen her w/o her eye glasses .... Firm jawline .... Great hair💕

[@vickirickman5828]

yes you should get both toilets you have saved so much money doing all that work you have done.

[@cathleenweaver6483]

Agree!!!! You're so right that she saved so much by doing all that work herself that she can afford exactly what she wants. So many times in my life I've "settled" and then when I look at that item years ahead I am always kicking myself for not getting what I really wanted. Just had to put my "2 cents" in...hahaha ❤💚💜💙💛

[@ingeborgroos9415]

The way the videos start with coffee already puts you in that relaxed Sunday morning mood before you've even seen or heard anything else. Thank you MaCenna, you are so kind and it's obvious how much care you put into your content as well as your designs. A big cheery 'hi' from Amsterdam :)

[@megandunell399]

Hi, are the floors going to be sub flooring? If not shouldn't they be feathered into the existing flooring?

[@kansasgirl8371]

Hey, everything looks good. Did you buy ADA compliant toilets? If you're going to rent out your cottages, that might be important. xo

[@deestrange2192]

bless your heart! I picked a 1000 dollar toilet on line just surfing however we settled on a 300 dollar one! I can pick the most expensive thing at a glance. :) Have fun!

[@rhondawinters7246]

I love Bunco!! We have a women's group that plays once a month. A great time!

[@Cowboysweetheart]

MaCenna!🍐🌿funny enough I just found a blanket similar to yours but I’m wondering how to clean it? I live in the Spring Branch/Bulverde area but go through Fredericksburg often. I’m always hoping I’ll get to SEE you! Also I think you need to name your cottage and house something to do with a pear. Since this area was settled by German’s, it would be appropriate to call it Birne Häus (witch means Pear Cottage/House). Also the ranch I live on was settled by some German’s 165 years ago and they had brought pear seeds over with them. So there use to be a little orchard of pears out here 🍐 Love your content! You always bring joy to my day! I’ve also got my mom hooked on you! 💚

[@oursissiboohome]

Love watching your Reno updates! Your mom is adorable, makes me miss my southern family so much!

[@derdarleenchang7783]

BAHAHAHA THE TOILET SITUATION IS SOOOO MEEEEE TOO 😂 me trying to “balance” or budget my buys LOL.

[@ashleykirby2937]

Omgosh I just stared following you this week and have been binging the cottage series while I have worked the last two nights. I just started following a your vlog channel a few mins ago and am watching this episode (obviously 😂) I just saw where you bought the sink from Canton and I like seriously 20 mins from there!!!! OMGosh I soooo would have loved to see you there and take you for the best tacos EVER!!!! Thanks for all the sharing, love your vibe!! I know you are months ahead now and maybe even done with it but so excited to keep watching :)) best wishes

[@suemacalpine7006]

Please put your seatbelt on!

[@KimberlyDurrMusic]

🌓Hey sweetie, so happy to see this blog, wowwww so much wonderful information. So glad you ask the question about the hot and cold water facet, because I didn’t know that, like whatttt no cold water, when it say cold, GREAT QUESTION, Love seeing your mom with you in the video, would love to see her play the game y’all were talking about, sounds like it would be hilarious to watch. Thanks so much for sharing all your hard work and so glad you were able to get the supplies you needed in time. Looking forward to seeing more wonderful videos. Have a wonderful rest of the week.💕

[@sarzbeth]

My mom useta host Bunko parties when I was a kid! I just remember bells ringing and ladies yelling "Bunko" randomly while i was trying to sleep!!!

[@pman2916]

Question for anyone. Is Romeo selling vintage clothing at all? I just watched a Q&A clip of you two from 2 years ago, where you showed Romeo's storage cupboard. I also looked at your links but there's no activity with his website.

[@CLNSL8]

Seeing the kitchen appliances now, it is absolutely wonderful to go back and see the video. It is wonderful you have this to look back to and re-live your journey

[@T-bear73]

Hope this isn't cringy but your mum's voice is like velvet music. Hugs from central Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐱

[@rneustel388]

Since moving here to Arizona, I’m usually grumbling daily about the water that comes out of our taps. It’s well water too, but even in the wintertime, it’s usually lukewarm. Thankfully we have a water dispenser on the fridge because I really don’t want to take up valuable refrigerator real estate with a huge water jug. Our well water in Pennsylvania was ice cold, and you had to run the hot water for two to three minutes to get actual hot water. Your water there is probably closer to our water here in AZ. I love your plumbing and appliance choices. I had wondered if you would go for unlacquered brass for that real old world look. Glad to see little Kinsley-give her a 💋 for me!

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Love following your adventures Macenna! Your Mom is awesome ❤️❤️

[@sofiagunnarssonsolton8809]

Water engineer here! First of all, not a stupid question! If you have your own well, the water will be as cold as it is in the well. If you get your water from the citys pipes its going to be as cold as it can be in the pipes. The only thing you can do to keep the water as cold as possible is to have isolated pipes. That way the water doesent get warmer becaus of the warm climat. Feel free to ask more questions 🥰 As always, great video. Love following your journey at the same time as we are going on our own 😁

[@xomacennavlogs]

oooo thank you so much !!!!

[@philophobic1]

HOLY! You are so hardworking and consistent. From manual labor and demo in the cottage and uploading videos and vlogs. Love love love seeing the progress of the cottage. So much passion and dedication. Salute!! 🤍🤍

[@hayleeboris1074]

That globe would look super cute, with the lantern you were thinking about doing a thrift store makeover on in LA!!!

[@KimberleyNasty]

"The only way you're going to get cold water is out of a refrigerator." What do you MEEEEAAANNN?? All my sinks have COLD water come out of the cold tap, not room temp. Someone explain.

[@bettaylo]

I guess it might depend on location. Our cold water is cold enough to drink in the winter, but not cold enough to drink in the summer. Still cold on the skin but needs ice to drink. Maybe the Texas heat affects the cold water temp.

[@christyflores1459]

Correct! Texas summer heat affects our cold tap water temps. It doesn’t come out cold in the heat of the summer.

[@BSMART18]

Wait, what about installation for the walls? Are you going to take care of that after the house is framed?

[@carolyneg8651]

Now that the house is getting closer to being done feel like we need more videos 😝

[@angel10691]

Your accent sounded Mexican when you said mamá. I was cooking and whipped around when I heard that lol. You 2 are just so sweet.

[@sandy949]

I hear people with contacts plug the sink 🤷‍♀️

[@lsbond80]

Mama said “I didn’t do it” right after she dropped something else 🤣 I love you two!!

[@klindsey]

It's so nice to see your relationship with your momma. Makes me miss mine incredibly. Also, I'm glad the gal didn't try and talk you out of your favorite toilet.

[@alexandriasdh3185]

I’m confused…was she asking for ice water… from the tap? Because I’ve never heard of that.

[@kacymarie]

Girl you make Texas not look 100 degrees lol. HOW!?!

[@ladydi1875]

Your mom is so pretty she looks like the country singer Barbara Mandrel! Love her hair!

[@aiangalang8452]

you and your mom's bond is really amazing! so much fun when you're together and always game for everything! another bar up the excitement! 😍

[@annafaryniarz1233]

How are you wearing a sweater in this Texas heat?! I would literally melt! 🥵

[@herekittykittykitty475]

So this is a little bit indelicate but while the flush in the middle of the lid looks pretty - if you have a double flush situation it is hard to twist your arm back behind you to pull the knob up.

[@tracygarrett3952]

It's so very pretty, but I immediately zeroed in on the flusher in the center and thought yeah, no this is not going to work for me. LOL

[@LouisaYork]

Oh my. Please wear your seatbelt xxx

[@gldngrrrl5574]

hey! i was wondering if there is content you’ve created so far on your process of creating the plans of the cottage. i’m starting to think about building a tiny house and would love to start drawing up my own plans - but have no idea where to start or if there are apps/software that make the process easier

[@Tootsieroll445]

900$ for a toilet? What a waste! You take a poop and that's it! All that wmoney that could be donated

[@floorvannoort3291]

I can’t see the video of last sunday on your main channel, did it get removed? Help i wanna watch it!

[@deneishadaguilar-foster6202]

Omg!!!! six months for dishwasher. so that how long I will have to wait to see the finished cottage? well I guess it will all worth the wait.

[@mikkileon6380]

They are The Perfect Toilet ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ They are My Very First Choice Too❣️❣️

[@Linda-mc]

You deserve the toilet girl! You have worked so hard 🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@darlaburnett8666]

MaCenna see if you can set up an account with your lumberyard to be able to place and pay for your orders.

[@popcornpizzapie1]

I love your moms personality!! is she a teacher? seem like she would be a really good one!

[@User2313-h4e]

Hey dear, if you want cold water in bathroom the best way is to get a nice water tank that doesn’t heat up the stored water. That is what we do here in India as it gets very hot in summer. I hope this tip helps. 🤗

[@LindaFoyle]

Thank you, looking good, good and hard that is!...haha...❤🐾🐾

[@dhammes9616]

You can cover that window with a shade or a valance you don’t have to get rid of that window you’ll think of something

[@jml238]

Love watching you! And just laugh when you say hello fresh! Might just be me but I hear "hella fresh" ! 🤣

[@marycelalopez]

I’d totally prefer the prettier toilet too 😂

[@margarets2680]

Where did your Mother get her glasses?? They are fabulous!

[@lyndaandrian7204]

Your Mom has beautiful skin and she’s funny

[@violethoffermobilehomemove9189]

How exciting, ordering your appliances & plumbing features. Girl you are getting there! ❤

[@theGabbypope]

Where is your waffle knit top from?!? I need it