STARTING OUR FRONT PORCH & Finishing Our LARGEST Home Renovation Project | XO, MaCenna

[@OrianaFunkhouser]

We are not tired of windows!!!! I love watching everything you do for the house 😂

[@arielbradley3445]

Looking soooo good!!!! URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT!!! when using the airless sprayers, PLEASE make sure to lock the handle everytime you set it down and twist the little nozzle on the top of the sprayer. It is crucial. Airless sprayers and the pressure they produce, if you accidentally hit your skin or fingers on high pressure you could end up rushing to the hospital and getting a finger amputated. Please be aware macenna! I'm so glad you got the awesome sprayer. I have the one you drag around for the 5 gallon buckets and my contractor stopped Me mid session and lectured me / gave me multiple examples of people he knew who lost fingers. So please please be safe!!!!!

[@Lasomie]

Bump

[@WAMama84]

bump!

[@arielbradley3445]

Bump

[@1zippy]

also please get this girl some spray painting PPE

[@laineystar00]

Bump

[@LukMcKain]

The production value! The opening shots! Get this woman her own television program!

[@Ria_n_Brian_93]

What he said ☝🏼💯💯🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@wendybryant8967]

I agree! I was thinking the same thing when I was watching it!

[@mariettedemarest5173]

The only problem with that idea is the station takes over and she loses control.

[@Ria_n_Brian_93]

@@mariettedemarest5173 I agree. It’s crossed my mind that she probably had had offers but has decided against it for that exact reasons. She’s proven she is a one woman show. She can do it ALL create, produce and direct❣️💪🏻

[@sarahlo3535]

A suggestion for the windows. Get a couple old wire clothes hangers, untwist them so they hang from the pole and just hook on the windows. And using two will help keep it from spinning so much while spraying. I am loving watching the progress!

[@sarahh7024]

I was thinking S-hooks to hang them on. So happy she got a real paint sprayer!

[@milliehouston1089]

That’s what I was going to suggest, my husband is a big DIYer so I learn from him!

[@Sara-sb6zd]

Was thinking the same

[@mackofalltrades3155]

I work at a window factory and our manual painters put that on racks without a middle, like a table but a saw horse would be fine. I think thats what they're called.

[@mackofalltrades3155]

I guess what im trying to say is they use a rack or stand so it lays flat haha my brain...

[@Justchilling8261]

Two videos in 1 day!!! Macenna's vlogmas is like getting a daily christmas gift . I love it

[@princesslovly1]

Watching that primer go on was sooooo satisfying! If there’s more painting I’m sure no one will be upset! So excited to see more progress and I’m loving the daily videos you are doing so much work. It’s a great job on everything!

[@anneelisehudson8020]

So thrilling to see you use the original windows, with all the restoration. Absolutely best practice in historic preservation…and you preserve them from the landfill and get the benefit of dense old-growth lumber. People thought we were nuts doing this in the 1990s! Carry on!! One of the saddest moments of my life was after we sold our 1780s Pennsylvania stone farmhouse, and drove by a year later…and the new owners had replaced all the original double hung 12-pane wooden windows with vinyl windows, as well as the original 2” thick front door with a storm and screen combo. It made me heartsick. I’ve never gone back.

[@Allysonk123]

My fiancé and I are renovating our own fixer upper from the 70s and your videos have given me so much confidence as a female to get out there and do it myself. We have original windows and not enough money in the budget to upgrade them. You doing all your windows gave me the idea to reglaze and repaint all of ours, so I’m not tired of window videos at all!! 😂

[@tharbin6502]

I’m excited to see you sanding the floors eventually! Please don’t skip over that! Let us see if it’s actually easy or hard for real, and how you get the corners and edges! And the waterfall front for the porch is such a great idea!!

[@kirstenmianni4141]

The way I ran to watch this video… having so much fun watching your journey. And watching the vlogmas episodes is so satisfying. So inspiring.

[@anabeladelgado4109]

😲 Two videos in one day?! I feel like we're friends I spend so much time with you ❤️

[@Raggdoll52]

I can not wait to see your house! All the beautiful things you have thrifted is so exciting. I am a lot older than you but share the same taste. I guess you can say you are an old soul and that is a good thing! Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious, well some days when I do not feel my real age. Lol You are getting closer day by day when you can just walk through the door , kick off your boots 👢 and reap the rewards of all your labor. What a satisfying day that is going to be!

[@sharahlogsin6824]

I. LOVE. EVERY. PROGRESS. YOU. MADE!!! Honestly I don’t mind watching you doing the windows over and over again. It’s just so satisfying!

[@pedroescobar1165]

I love all the content we’ve been getting! You’re definitely my favorite creator, and feel this special bond since you literally live so close. I hope you do a meet and greet in Houston 😊

[@estheryork146]

Your house has been blood, sweat & tears.... such a labor of love! You will cherish it the rest of your lives I’m so proud of you both💕❤️

[@rachelnohrden9403]

How great it must feel to accomplish so much on your dream cottage! This house has your personal touch everywhere, it's like a family heirloom that your kids and grandkids someday are going to treasure. I can't just picture you giving the house tour and telling them all about the windows you re-did and how much of a chore it was. It makes it all that much more special and treasured. :)

[@MoonStar-eo8lv]

Nothing bores me about your progress including prepping and painting the window frames. You are such a HUGE inspiration to me as U tackle my own projects in my own little world. Thank you for being so genuine. You and Romeo are perfection and Kinsley is adorable.

[@rxse7494]

The satisfaction you'll feel when all the windows are done is going to be priceless❣️ Keep up the excellent work 😁.

[@paigerosner8574]

Thanks!

[@beverlycollins4283]

I am beyond thrilled for you two. Your house is coming along beautifully with your hard work. Your joy is intoxicating and the ride with you has been fun. The Landscaping is going to be just as incredible as the house I'm sure. Do you have any inspiration pictures of the Landscaping yet?

[@baileylayne6054]

Keep up with all the locals that help you or support you, like the guy that found your window things and the thrift store that let you decorate an area. Make sure you give back to them (cookies, cards, anything). It’s such a nice way to thank them for going out of their way and if your gonna live in this town for a long time, it ensures when things happen in the town, they will make sure you know about it.

[@JennaMcCallister]

I don’t know how much this means from someone you’ve never met, but I’m so proud of you! I’ve watched you for a few years now, and just seeing you grow with tools and building and now this?! Amazing. 💜

[@ms.s.4710]

I am not bored watching you paint the windows! Let's see you paint them black! I have loved seeing every small step come together. Makes me feel like I'm on this journey with you! We have an old farmhouse that will be getting renovated very soon, so I really enjoy seeing the small stuff!

[@bethanymatheson8583]

I agree with other commenters: we want to keep seeing your work on the windows! I want to see as you paint them black and then start getting them all in. Very satisfying. Incredible work!

[@ltwinkiec3172]

oh little Miss, the joy of seeing all your delight in accomplishing each project, it still amazes me with all that you can do, so glad to see your Romeo there with you again, you two young people will have such wonderful memories to look back on, you have done yourselves proud👏👏👏👏👏👏there will be such a reward for all of your hard work, God bless you and family and pupper too❤️

[@nilakshiroy6]

So happy that Romeo is finally here to help you during the holiday season ! Excited about the porch and further DIY!

[@maryking3033]

Girl your are doing amazing work. I have been watching you for a while now. I wanted to offer you a suggestion for your painting. Try using the floetrol “flood” with your painting. Especially in that Wagner sprayer. They are temperamental if the paint is too thick. They will spit the paint out almost like a thin popcorn ceiling look. It’s terrible. We love your channel and I am so enjoying your home renovation. Fingers crossed your siding comes soon.

[@Edu_Kate]

Absolutely love that sprayer! I borrowed the same one from my BFF's contractor husband when I expanded/remodeled my kitchen 15 years ago. My brother "manned" the sprayer and my SIL and I went around and pointed out areas he missed. Ha! As you, we had to experiment a bit until he got the hang of it. It made the job so much quicker. We cleaned the machine so well before returning it that I think it was cleaner than when I got it. Game changer.

[@MsEgwene]

I still love seeing you do windows. Don't worry about things being repetitive for us. That's just what real life renovation is like, and that's what you're showing us! And it's appreciated. Loved this video! So looking forward to next week's video. Fingers crossed for the siding..... 😁

[@denises9426]

You can tell you truly love the process. You were so happy getting the windows out to prime and all I could think of was how much work you have put in to them and how much more you have to go. You are AMAZING. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Riannajean13]

I need to say how thankful I am for your vlogs and these videos here on this channel.

[@barbarajennings1057]

You really need a HTV show. You are real in your success’ and your mistakes, you own them and you fix them without throwing a fit. You have a very sweet attitude. God has giving you a talent and the strength to do it. You are blessed. Love your whole property. You and Romeo are so sweet together and you will be great parents when the time comes. It will really drive your momma extra happy crazy. She will hide that baby.😂😂😂😂 you will be screaming where is my baby?

[@joannjukes4474]

I purchased this same paint sprayer earlier this year for my little furniture business. Just like your windows, it has cut the amount of time it takes me to paint a piece of furniture. Takes me a fraction of the time that it took me with a brush. You may also be able to use this sprayer to stain your floors. You can purchase an extension rod, which would save you from having to bend over to do your floors. You could also use the extension to paint your ceilings and higher up on your walls. Happy painting.

[@manuelamoore9491]

You are such a superwoman! I don't know how do you manage to do renovation, vlogmas and edit videos every day! That's crazy! I hope you get some holidays after Christmas

[@erinjustice1189]

I love watching this journey! I've been completely binge watching this channel and the vlog channel. It gives me, a college senior, some inspiration and goals to work towards in the future! Keep up the incredible work MaCenna.

[@sonjag.8686]

Macenna, your a strong girl, so many windows on a wheelbarrow and your pushing it like nothing💪🏻👍🏻 the front door trimming, I would paint it black or grey, cause the brown of the door always make it look like another white, more beige or cream! Maybe it just the color setting on my devices, just an idea! Al the rest: Hut ab, as we say in german! That’s a big compliment✌🏻

[@jmk1962]

That sprayer is awesome. Please film painting them black. It's so satisfying to watch.

[@haley2886]

dont stop w the windows. weve seen so much of them already itd almost be a crime to not see it through! so satisfying to watch you do everything you dream and see it actually come together

[@patriciakelly69]

I’m just in awe watching you. Can’t believe how hard you work. So glad Romeo is there to help. Xxx

[@Dortevl]

Just wanted to say I love seeing your progress on the windows and I’m definitely not bored of them. I’m interested in your progress if that means windows then I’m watching ☺️

[@goodviews3597]

I really enjoy seeing all the steps in the renovation process. 🥰

[@rosehughes599]

Happy to have an entire episode of painting the windows black!

[@JoB-xb5cj]

Slow slow quick. Slow slow quick. The rhythm of your life. What a year!

[@dawnrichison6644]

Did you strain the paint before you started using it? It will help keep the sprayer from clogging up. You can get the mesh strainers from Home Depot. Also, have a large piece of cardboard that you can spray the paint on at the very beginning to get the water out of the sprayer, keep it handy just in case it starts to clog up and you can quickly spray on the cardboard instead of making a mess of the project you are painting. Just make sure at the end you clean every piece thoroughly, which I know you will. This will be less of a headache in the future. This all just suggestions we have learned.

[@martiereyes384]

Girl!! I remember when I had your energy & when I bought my first home as a single mom. It is so rewarding to renovate your home, you must really feel proud of yourself for what you have done to that house, heck, your parents must be real proud of you!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@czarmorte2930]

I'm pretty sure I have the same spray painter that you do, one of the downsides is that you need to make sure the intake is always submerged in paint. Ideally a tall narrow container can make it easier (I have some sort of weird bucket that I have no idea where I got that works, I just put the main unit on a stool so that gravity helps keep the intake submerged) but you can also just have more paint and use a 5 gallon bucket. Also, always clean it after you are done. It's easiest to clean when you use a water based paint.

[@Julkotte]

My absolute favourite on KZbin right now! I’m renovating a house from the 1930s in Sweden right now. It’s so fun to see someone else doing the same thing. You give me so much inspiration and joy! You do windows! I love it!

[@MsEgwene]

Is there a place where we can follow your renovation?

[@rokelle_2012]

I definitely want to see those windows get painted with that new sprayer. I don't think any of us mind watching you paint them. So glad that you guys are making so much progress with the house. Hopefully you can enjoy New Years in it.

[@niamhperceives]

Absolutely LOVEEEEE that you chose to run the decking in the way you did, not only does it match your inspiration picture, but I love flooring that flows with the movement e.g. going to the door and leaving it - perfect and SOOO satisfying- almost as much as they new paint sprayer 😉💕

[@tracyhills-mcdougll1608]

I saw your name and doing your floors. I have a daughter age 24 named McKenna and made it up from two names. Have a cold so I have binged watched over the last two days. You are truly and inspiration. I have flipped houses and have used power tools but you my dear are amazing. I hope you inspire all young woman to try new adventures. Your energy level amazes me. PS I am my daughter's best friend as well. The feeling is mutual. Must be something in the name because my McKenna is a go getter as well!

[@reneezubaty7926]

You are a joy to watch. Your happiness is contagious. Great sprayer. Thank you MaCenna love you also!

[@paigeford4371]

I LOVE watching these videos every week and seeing your house journey! Getting the extra footage with Vlogmas truly does feel like a gift.

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

So great to see the progress MaCenna, this is just getting more and more exciting the more I see, it really gives me inspiration to get busier on my own house projects, but winter is almost here and then most of those projects won't happen until spring since I am in Idaho and we have a lot of snow. But my projects will be a sunroom on the front of my house and a new bigger back porch and the carport will get a new roof and siding and a door and windows and it will become my art studio and my shop will get a pergola and new pavers to make it my new little tiki bar area. Thanks again for another wonderful video, sending love and hugs, bye for now.

[@lillyrose6568]

I did not get sick of watching all of that spraying. So satisfying!!

[@WanderMom_diaries]

Nothing but just pure admiration for this woman

[@marychabot618]

I know Romeo is so proud of all the work you put into your cottage.

[@kristy4619]

One thing about finding your channel here in Jan 2023 is I get to Bing watch this cottage renovations and not have to wait a week for the next episode lol. I'm loving these videos, your personality is contagious and your attitude towards this renovation is amazing. Absolutely loving watching these videos.

[@KimLong-od2es]

Thank you MaCenna for all the effort you are going to. Not only the regular videos but vlogmas, along with all the house stuff still going on. The effort does not go unnoticed❤️. Xx

[@natalierebecca9840]

Your videos are the best part of my day! And today was 2 of them!! Stop it. Happiness overwhelm!!!

[@SuperFlower1978]

I really want to see some of the windows sprayed black, we've come this far lol xx

[@monabale8263]

sweetie, boring is NEVER a thought when watching your adventures... you are a treasure!

[@fleurdelis2976]

The house looks amazing Macenna! I don't mind windows at all. I look forward to taking a little break and watching your vlogs every Sunday.

[@artiumco]

I would actually love to see a dedicated video to your diy window renovation. I think it would be super helpful for other people to see as well.

[@jesskakacaitlyn]

I’m not sure if anyone else has said it but when you do the next batch or your doors. Put a small screw on the top and bottom of the window/door. Then set up two parallel boards between saw horses. Then you hang the window off the nails on the boards. So the only thing touching is the nail. You can do both sides at once and not have it swing and then slide it down and do the next and they can dry in place

[@abbyswain9918]

My all time favorite KZbin series ever!! You are incredible.

[@myhandfulofmiracles857]

Love watching the windows progress

[@MrFahrenheit9]

Please, don't worry about being repetitive. It's what makes the journey real!

[@ralugator]

Every bit of progress is so satisfying. That sprayer is a game changer. You need an S hook for hanging your window frames without having to fuss with the rope.

[@bishop2b394]

Most professionals add a little bit of water to the paint in the spray guns. This stops many of the problems you had from happening. I know they have tutorials here on KZbin for Paint sprayers. Happy Painting. : )

[@lovly2cu725]

there is also Flotrol (SP) you can buy to thin it for better spraying.

[@wandadelacruz2486]

How exciting seeing the progress and knowing you’re getting closer to the finish line, then the real fun start the decorating

[@ameliedevalkenaere5193]

Everytime I arrive at my dorm on sunday, it has become part of my routine to watch your reno videos 🤪. Thanks for letting us follow along with you building your dream home x

[@tambij]

🌺. Hi Mcenna, I was watching your bathroom flooring matches. And I think the grey color second to last on the sample piece looks good. I liked it a lot. Maybe look at it on your video. I have the same paint sprayer and I love the fact that if I don’t have to spray I can roll it with a brush that takes forever!!!! I LOVE mine. Just make sure you clean it really well & Rinse it, Rinse it a couple of times. If it sprays a bit thick or too thin, just spray for 30 seconds into a bucket. It will stop. Good Luck 🍀. I sent you the information about this paint sprayer a few months ago because I know how overwhelming it can be with sooo many on the market. Everything is looking so Beautiful 🏡

[@belindawalker3120]

Aah MaCenna, we love everything you do! I could watch you paint windows or whatever you are so inspirational. What a treat I got to watch two of your videos today.

[@MsMusicfan001]

Oh, please show some of the painting process! It is so satisfying to watch! At least a couple of windows??

[@angelamcfarlane7190]

Absolutely amazing job with the windows, your paint sprayer is fantastic, lovely to see Romeo again, love your Channel I think your energy and work ethic is infectious. I love the fact you have renovated, instead of buying new, great job. Lots of love from Scotland

[@sharonjackson1445]

I never seen a woman work So hard. You are brave and Smart at the same time. And your other half, your soul Mate marvelous romeo

[@bridiemeredith]

Omg I’ve never cried watching a KZbin video before (except like birth videos) but I cried in this one Macenna because I feel soooo proud of you just like seeing your vision come to life in the scene where you show your decking and how much you just love it 🥺 super inspiring and proud I got to see you get to this very point 🥺😍

[@JD-qf6zl]

Love your design decision to have the porch floorboards run out from the house like the old-fashioned porch floors. Planking running parallel to the front of the house looks like a deck. Don't ask me how I know/Cape Cod reno! Will your building code allow for no railings since your porch floor looks to be less than 3 feet high? If so, it's a much more open, expansive look. Our 1887 Italianate had no rails. It looked good and no one ever fell off-- since 1968, at least! Again-- great designs and loving the videos and vlogs. Thank you.

[@alissalauren2063]

I'm not at all tired of the windows! I just love seeing all of the progress! It's looking amazing.

[@haleymichael6993]

I totally forgot that you would also be uploading renovation videos. I’m obsessed with all the content! Thank you so much for sharing your December with us☺️

[@sallysmith4492]

So happy to hear Romeo's voice!! Eleventh hour work is usually very painful, so glad your partner is here!!

[@Johanna.J]

MaCenna! I just have to say, I am so frickfracking exited about all this! I've been following along with such excitement and love. This has been so wonderful and I can't thank you enough for letting us be here with you. Much love!

[@tamrynhenrybennett9502]

What a 'win' with the new paint sprayer. So excited. Love seeing you and Romeo together working on your home. 2 video's in one day!!!

[@renanamagee]

You’re amazing! I am just in awe of your positive energy and productivity. Thank you!

[@chellyella]

Theeeeee best day having 2 MaCenna videos!

[@melissabarton3761]

This house is going to look AMAZING!! It’s going to unrecognizeable

[@cassiefetters5196]

MaCenna I have the same paint sprayer and when I watched you spraying the house with the little hand sprayer I winced and thought this Graco would be perfect for you. So glad you got it!

[@carolewhite4659]

So glad this new sprayer has made your life a bit easier!!

[@monicalemoine4871]

Don't you dare skip the painting of the windows black! I want so much to be there with you and I look forward to watching you every time you upload! I don't want to miss a thing, Macenna. All of us true believers are relishing every moment and like a wonderful good book we know each day brings us closer to the end.... A very sad day to be sure. We all love the progress and we all love when people show up to work and we all love when you are all smiles! Give Romeo our love for arriving but why the heck he didn't even say hi?! He's our bff's love, and he should have the manners to say hi everytime he is visiting! Ugh, anyway we love you Romeo. Is there anything we could help you with for much later down the road? Flower seeds or bulbs from our own gardens? Pickets for Kinsley's little potty area to be fenced in? Or anything else for that matter? How awesome to be able to be a part of your new house!

[@atorifize]

I love your excitement in everything makes me excited to watch

[@cristianamyers5893]

You are so adorable and happy and positive!! I love watching you! And I love to see you are in Texas!

[@linjaysha]

"MaCenna! Stop doing windows! We've ALL seen you doing windows!" LOL! 😁😂🤣 I laughed when you said that because I am 100% certain that none of us are thinking that. It's all fascinating and we're loving every minute of it!😘🥰😍💗🧡💜

[@learningbytaste]

So fun to get so many videos! You’re working your butt off with videos and house work. I hope you find time to rest and enjoy Christmas festive fun things! Xo

[@lisadebruin8719]

I love Sundays bc that means another progress video and to see your excitement 😊 💕

[@lajuanaadams80]

If you can't get in by Christmas, New Year's would be exciting!! What a great way to start a new year. Good luck.

[@hailzlambert]

You're working so hard! Don't forget to rest! I love the content sm

[@AKRAKR-g2b]

You are and inspiration Macenna! Really a role model for woman to know that they can do all they want, even more complicated DYI such as construction and all

[@kbrooker267]

I love the love you are putting into your new home. 😊

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Oh, what a treat! Two videos in one day!

[@debgibson5570]

This house is going to be so beautiful ! I cannot wait to see the end result you should be so proud of yourself and Romeo ! Merry Christmas sweetheart to you and Romeo and is Romeo and your crazy mama mama and Kinsley!