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[@dy4329]

This weirdly became my most anticipated series ahaha

[@algilmer3608]

Sammmeeee! I feel like she is living out one of my dreams.

[@zombiegaby]

@@algilmer3608 living vicariously through Ariel squad ✌️

[@giselleescobedo6109]

Omg mine toooo

[@BvrgGbln]

Oh my gosh same!

[@creemyles8806]

Same 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@IguessImight]

I would literally watch a daily vlog about this house I cannot stress enough that you can make all the videos you want and I will gobble them up \o/

[@WhaleTank]

SAME!

[@aneesaidrees2532]

Honestly!! I live for Ariel's videos

[@jane01234]

Same

[@GameofTomes]

Saaaame! 🖤

[@tillydeno6647]

AGREED! I dont watch book videos so i've never seen her channel until i found the video of her talking about the house she bought without seeing! Now im invested!!

[@Dadiddy97]

I hadn’t realized how invested I was but I clicked so fast 😅. I’m living my home buying dreams through you!

[@rajasviraina577]

Oh my god same 😂

[@Ashely56]

Same here

[@AshleyZieman]

Me too 🙋

[@hermionebenson8366]

Same. I'm not in any position right now where I could buy a home, so this is my drug rn.

[@rajasviraina577]

@@hermionebenson8366 me too..

[@PenelopesPicks]

Wood panelling is very serial killer-esque. I 1000% support you getting rid of it. 😅

[@Applepopess]

What if a home renovation company were to sponsor you? Eeeeep! Loving the microwave and toaster. They look like sentient beings out of Adventure Time.

[@saraoz2629]

I hadn't realized before you said it but it's SO true?? My dream is not just "cottage vibe house" anymore, it's "Tree Trunks' house" I swear

[@phoebelouise7076]

I’ve lived in an old house all my life(mine was built in 1900) and here are a couple tips I’ve learned. 1. Always have house shoes because you never know when you’re going to get a splinter(I hate splinters) 2. Be prepared to fix things(as I’m sure you already are 😊). My dad had to learn how to snake our toilet growing up. 3. There will be creaking 4. Always have flashlights/batteries in case of a power outage. 5. Creatures may find their way into your house or attic.

[@bugs1729]

I hope that you get rid of that carpeting ASAP. Hashtag air quality. You don't want to be breathing in black mold.

[@rebeccaanne3083]

Good call! We ripped our first house carpet out first day. Second house, my husband wanted to wait and I ended up with a chronic lung infection up coughing all night. I removed the carpet and the cough was better in two days!

[@bugs1729]

@@rebeccaanne3083 Yes, I helped a relative take out wall to wall carpeting and what was below the surface was pretty funky.

[@rebeccaanne3083]

@@bugs1729 we had so much dust under ours 😐 I couldn’t help but think it was skin cells and gross tiny things ewww

[@lunworks]

Seriously dont know anyone would have not ripped it out by now. Its just getting started. Take down paneling, out with carpets...its not talking and doing.

[@AsheaBlack]

OMG, you were talking about repainting the chairs and I was thinking "mmh pastel blue would be a very ariel-colour", and then you said you were thinking about light blue 😂😂😂😂😂

[@avocadoll7285]

such a flex to answer “no” to “do you have trouble concentrating?” lol i envy you

[@Dani__Happy]

I never thought I'd have a dream microwave, but....here we are. THAT IS SO CUTE WHAT

[@reindeergirl]

We need a tour of your land as well 😍😍 it sounds amazing

[@lwolf101]

This!

[@silverkyre]

At least the river im dying to see it 😍

[@goharmartirosyan15]

Probably not something she will do just for safety and privacy concerns

[@silverkyre]

@@goharmartirosyan15 i mean she could probably show us a few little pieces of it. I whole tour of evrything would probably be too much

[@goharmartirosyan15]

@@silverkyre ahh i see what you mean. Definitely would be cool. Just saying that i would understand if she chose not to share

[@lyndzway369]

the microwave looks like something you'd find in animal crossing. the cutest!

[@anibunnynunni]

Ariel I don't usually comment but I'm very invested in this series and I wanted to let you know. Keep it coming!!

[@nishthaarora9533]

Same!

[@NovaVanBuren]

I'm such a sucker for pastel colored house appliances, I absolutely would have bought those two even if I didn't need them 😍 they're too cute!

[@Creativity_360]

Just be careful when you take down the wood pannling because you don't know what's behind those walls :)

[@enbeeartist]

This made me remember when I removed siding from my dads house 😐

[@americanbookdragon]

Ron, Gary and Scott says hi.

[@reindeergirl]

That little animated intro ❤️❤️

[@ArielBissett]

Thank you!!! I worked really hard on it hehe my brother and I recorded the hammer and saw sounds in my office 🙈

[@Wra8h]

Damn I'm so excited for this ~chapter~ of her life as if it was my life

[@jackiejoseph2515]

Yikes! That carpet has got to go first! If this just becomes a home reno channel I won't be mad about it.

[@eileenmccarthy7392]

You got a great deal for two acres, a septic, well, electricity, and a house with furnace and loads of character!

[@angisnotcool]

i am so emotionally invested in the disgusting carpet, truly cant wait for the video where we see clips of that being torn out!!!!

[@empressche333]

Same!

[@Kaivijs]

You will learn to love Crocs lol. They are just so useful if you live in a house. I have a pair that I use even now for runing outside and taking out trash or stuff like that. Basicaly the same thing as the boots but for less wet days.

[@allisonwearsorange]

Having also bought a house this year, I can confirm the difficulty of living a life (even for a short while) without a chair 😂

[@ArielBissett]

RIGHT???

[@allisonwearsorange]

@@ArielBissett I got cats before I got a chair 👀

[@ukomdesign]

We didn't have fridge for a week when we moved in. So... You somehow make adjustments.

[@magpie_mel]

I'm so excited for you...what an incredible journey you're on. We had a similar situation to yours at the end of 2019 -- our landlord decided he wanted the farmhouse we were renting for his migrant workers. We'd lived there for 7 years, had a flock of hens, a huge garden...basically we were emotionally and financially invested. Pffft. 60 days to find somewhere to live. Cue the biggest living nightmare. Long story short - we found a little house to buy and it was the best thing out of the truly worst thing. So your story is hugely relatable! Glad you're getting rid of the paneling -- as a child of the 80s, in Canada, I can tell you, you don't want to be living in the embodiment of all that was wrong with Canadian 80s decor 😆. The Wayne's World Basement aesthetic should never be allowed to return. Also - I'm glad you love your Hunter wellies....but if I could suggest you find your nearest feed store, you'll get far hardier outdoor clothing at far more reasonable prices. 😉

[@tesslydon6925]

This is serious is giving me serious "making home" vibes from the Sorry Girls. Love it!

[@NerdWatchJinxy]

YES GIRL. Remove that panelling! Ours desperately needs gone (they used 4 different kinds of pannelling/not real wood in this place). I can't wait to see the transformation! :D Also, those tables are wonderful! My grandpa had a set just like them!!

[@laracrews6916]

Keep the small tables because they are couch side tables. My parents have some from back in the day and they are so handy!!

[@Ludesto]

When you started saying "my land" I started crying??? I'm so happy for you, Ariel

[@anyawillowfan]

It's one thing for someone to give you their opinion on what you should/shouldn't do, but when it's strangers on the internet demanding you keep your house a certain way you do have to worry a little. At the end of the day it's your house and you're the one who has to live in it every day, so it should be what you want and your tastes, regardless of what others think.

[@lindieriksen1968]

I didn’t know there were so many wood panel stans out there 😂

[@mitchellpreston]

I can’t put into words how obsessed I am with this series of Ariel fixing up her house. (My heart does break for the wood paneling though). Can’t wait to see what comes next.

[@lamegoldfish6736]

Yeah. The 70's are over. I think it's fine to take down the paneling. 😆

[@kiya12309]

I love this series! Despite the fact that I don't own my own home, and don't think that I will any time soon, I love home decor and find home renovation in general is just so fascinating and relaxing. It's amazing to watch something go from less than ideal to beautiful, especially if it's in a matter of an hour and I don't have to spend my own money on it hahahahaha.

[@JulienLSIMON]

So nice ! Do you plan to show your "muddy land" ? because I would love to watch that ^-^

[@ArielBissett]

Yes!! I just want to slowly show different projects and am always a bit hesitant about showing the outside in case people track me down haha

[@JulienLSIMON]

@@ArielBissett I get that and it's totally find if you don't want to. Anyway your house is already amazing in itself. I really like old houses like yours. I live in France and we do not have the same kind of old houses.

[@aisling_90]

I just love how she says on my LAND there’s a beautiful RIVER What a flex. I’m loving this house updates series Ariel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SelfVortex]

Welcome to the maritimes! We’re neighbours to you over here in PEI. My wife and I recently bought an old farmhouse as well, and are about halfway through the renovations. I understand you’re an Anne of Green Gables fan as well! If you haven’t been to Montgomery’s homestead yet, you should make it a priority once the Atlantic bubble is a thing again. Best of luck with the new spot and keep the vids coming!

[@Fictionalwonderland]

I spent hours the other day looking at houses on the internet because of your last video. I’m only 22 and I haven’t even graduated college so I’m so far away from even buying my own house! 🤣

[@CrochetOkane]

Girl same😂🥺

[@CarolMarieReads]

I would love to know how your parents felt about moving with you. Obviously they were good with moving with you but were they hesitant about a house that needed work/no heat etc

[@ArielBissett]

Haha are you kidding me! I’ve been raised by two amazing people who are always up for a challenge, are creative about solutions, and believe in doing hard work instead of expecting easy comforts. Half the reason I felt okay doing this big thing was knowing they’d help me! My dad installed a pressure tank the other day and my mom just helped me paint my room. They’re awesome.

[@dalilah6655]

@@ArielBissett My parents sound like yours! They are the same way, always want a new project or adventure!💕

[@CarolMarieReads]

@@ArielBissett that’s so awesome! You’re making great memories together even if some times are hard or stressful!

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

@@ArielBissett Hi! I have to almost stand up reading (while I wait for a bus or train) in order to stay awake (age 57 ½)----do you have any suggestions? Random electric ⚡⚡⚡ shocks? *More Orwell videos please!

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

@@ArielBissett oh and congrats on your newold house! Let us see you pushing a lawn mower in a video (longer than 5 seconds) this spring

[@alexiscardenas9147]

Crocs, Columbia fleece sweaters are legit needs! I couldn’t live without mine!!!

[@Hillary429]

Love the rain boots, feel like those will be handy for inside too while you’re doing all that clean up and renovating

[@michellezevenaar]

You might want to build a mudroom in the unfinished extention. If you plan on getting a dog then remember to tile (non slip) the mud room and add a shower to wash the dog!

[@ThreeRunHomer]

When you tear down the paneling you’ll be able to see any problems hidden in the walls, which is a good thing. Surely there will be some problems but hopefully not many. It’s always better to know. Best wishes.

[@MrsJasminJo]

I hate wood paneling, so i'm happy that it's going to go away 😍

[@lunworks]

When are you guys going start restoring? I wouldnt be able to live in without doing kitchen and baths. Floors,paints knock down walls lets go!

[@BoredGhostInk]

Omg, could we get a outside garden tour if you develop one on your land? That be so cool, like vegetables and a small section for like “fae folk”, aw that be so cute!!

[@LaydeeRedan]

That microwave and toaster are adorable ! Literally squealed when you said your property had a river ! How beautiful !

[@emmajane8393]

People are so ridiculously precious about wood. It’s your house! It’s your wood! Rip it down! Paint it! I am fully on Team Paint The Wood if it’s not your thing. Light blue will look vintage-y and gorgeous.

[@feelzyfeelz]

6:19 GIRL PREACH! Seriously! Curly hair + glasses + pullovers = not a fun time! Nobody understands the frustration! 😂😂😂

[@c66yeung]

You can also spray your shoes and soak your clothes in premethin and lay them to dry. The clothes last a handful of washes. And ticks and most bugs landing on your clothes will die and fall right off.

[@c66yeung]

Beware, premethin is lethal to cats when sstill wet.

[@alyfferalves593]

Gurl I am hooked, I need more, I need see this ratchet decore become cottage core heaven, glad to see you so happy and content too it’s very wholesome.

[@catherineflusche8935]

Ripping out carpet is actually really easy. All you need is a box cutter, a pry-bar, and brute strength. It'll probably take no more than a half hour to rip it out of a normal sized room. Just cut it into manageable pieces and pull. That being said, then you have to deal with whatever subflooring is underneath. Best case scenario, you have real hardwood floors underneath that just needs TLC. Worst case, it's plywood (or concrete like in my house). Laying laminate flooring (clicks together) is easy enough, just make sure you use the self-leveling "stuff" (for lack of a better term) underneath.

[@littlecrookedhouse]

Welcome to the old house owner's club! Voice of experience here. 3 things to put on your shopping list before starting DIY renovation projects: 1) a good half-face respirator mask that uses replaceable filters. 2) extra filters 3) upper-face safety protection. In your damp climate (like mine), no telling what lurks behind the fake paneling & in spooky corners. Have fun!

[@laurakirwan999]

The wood paneling is very poor and warping.... Fingers crossed it is OK under there... *good luck*🤞

[@amymullen296]

I know I'm very late to this video, but I owned those same boots (in that same color) and wore them for 10 years before they cracked. They are awesome. They are not even slightly warm, so I also bought the fleece "wellie warmer" socks, which work really well!

[@helenaelizondo]

When you were showing the chairs I was thinking "I have a feeling she's going to paint them light blue" 😂

[@MsARTmajor]

So basically what you are telling me Ariel is that you are camping inside of your new house. So happy you are sharing this experience with us!

[@lucylulusuperguru3487]

I'm unclear on the home inspection (if there is any at all) process upon buying/selling up in Canada but if you haven't had a licensed electrician look over the wiring throughout the house I heartily suggest it. Just because the electric might be working does not mean it's 100% safe. You don't want to do all that work and get it all pretty again only for it to burn down....and it also obviously has fire damage already in that attic space. Overall the bones look pretty good but don't overlook that electrical just bc a light turns on. Especially since it was previously abandoned. Mice and other creatures love to chew wires.

[@dmreddragon6]

I can't imagine being stuck in quarrentine in such an empty home. Sounds like a long, indoor camping experience. I bet you gained a new appreciation for appliances that we generally take for granted.

[@its_msk]

I'm in BC and you've reignited my dream to move east and finally own again after having to pay horrendous ( over 50% of my wage) rent prices. Will follow your adventure! Edit: your little table is called a half moon table :)

[@empressche333]

Same here! Fellow BC’er..

[@Lisatheecologist]

Please don't paint those chairs! Pieces like that deserve to be stained properly. Staining isn't that hard and it looks amazing

[@wolfferoni]

I get what you're saying but Ariel likes colourful and cute stuff, as seen by her microwave/ toaster and jacket so she probably doesn't think it's as amazing as you or I would. Plus it might not match with her aesthetic if the rest of her house is going to be colourful

[@UnDefinedLegacy]

She can color with cushions. It makes sense her microwave having wood features and metal being colorful

[@the-symbol-of-the-umbran-way]

I agree

[@patriciabeharry7473]

Once those chairs are painted you will never have that patina again. But, your house, your chairs!

[@graydonpanzica330]

I can't get over the fact that you own a HOUSE, that you own LAND. This is so exciting.

[@judibess6173]

OMG, just found your channel! You remind me of my granddaughter, who is just as enthusiastic! Love to see young people stepping out and up🤗 . Best of luck😉

[@JolienReads]

😂😂😂 When you talked about the river and it being muddy, I understood 'money'. 'It's also money'... I thought you were going to look for gold in your river before the correct sentence entered my head. Well, a muddy river is nice too!

[@davidschmidt5507]

I've been following Ariel for so long and the coolest thing to happen so far was realizing we have the same favorite poetry collection. I didn't even hear it from her! Crazy

[@lana2511]

I was like why does Nova Scotia sound so familiar? Then I realized - Anne of Green Gables! I’m currently reading it; almost finished and I really like it!

[@katherinec9197]

Lana Tanigawa it's close! Anne of Green Gables is set on Prince Edward Island.

[@mariamonicadelgado8925]

@@katherinec9197 Yes! But Anne is from Nova Scotia

[@mariamonicadelgado8925]

@@katherinec9197 Yes! But Anne is from Nova Scotia

[@vaibhav6826]

That microwave is so beautiful 🥺🥺🥺

[@debweissler7808]

Cant see a close up of your chairs, but I love the primitive paint on them! Vintage shabby chic fit a vintage house. 🤷‍♀️

[@sharonnowlin2297]

I love when you started showing things that you bought and I understand the boots since you are close to a river, then you pulled out the "UGLY" Crocs! I have been wearing Crocs for over 39 years now, both lined and unlined. I have both real Crocs and FAKE Crocs. They are wonderful for inside and outside. When they get dirty you just throw them in the washer and they come out like new!! Next the 2 chairs that you bought are Plank Bottom chairs which fit perfect in your house. Next are the Half Tables which my Grandmother had in her house and I have them now. Plus when my husbands' parents died and we moved in this house, there were 5 of those tables here. They are perfect to have at the end of chairs or sofas (that's why there are short) and perfect to sit against a wall. Your microwave is to die for. It's just too cute! I am loving your videos!!!

[@IguessImight]

So excited to be following this!!!

[@stknmggs1788]

What are your flood risks? Do you need to look at grading soil away from house, retention walls etc. water is the enemy of a house. Never put off water which sneaks into your house. Gutters are also really important. Momma bear here. So happy to be in this with you!

[@ScienceisRadAF]

We just bought a house too and the downstairs has wood paneling. I loathe it! My husband LOVES it! Your house is over 150yr old. The veneer paneling was a 70’s thing. In the spirit of restoration you’ve expressed before, I support you ditching the panel wall coverings. Not that you need any of our approval, lol.

[@seraphina2690]

hoping we get loads more of these!! love this series

[@tara7261]

I am absolutely looking forward to this series omg

[@lulupetrosyan3981]

I am so very excited for all the house content!!!

[@emilyj401]

I’m so excited for you!!! I can’t wait to see more :)

[@sashabsanti]

I have to admit I haven’t watched your channel or any other booktubers much lately. But I never unsubscribed bc I enjoyed checking in every once in a while to see what you’ve been up to. I am thrilled that you’re starting this series bc I love anything related to home owning and renovations. You are living my dream and I am so excited to go on this journey with you! Congrats, Ariel😁

[@thelibrarianfox]

I'm so excited to see more about your house and the renovation! 😍

[@ayahsaheb9029]

So excited for everything to come!! ❤️

[@elena-xj4uk]

I’m so excited for this series!!! That fireplace is so gorgeous

[@mondinsel4235]

I'm so excited for this adventure!

[@kirawasadiver]

i am getting so pumped to watch this house series!

[@CelesMaria]

I'm in love with this series, I can't wait to follow everything on here and insta!

[@algilmer3608]

I adore your style and love that you're taking us with you on this journey!

[@Jisparks]

Ariel, so excited for you!! And that fireplace is fabulous !!

[@anushabansal267]

this is such a great series, I love the videos!! Can’t wait for everything to come

[@Diana-sp3rq]

So excited for you!

[@WhaleTank]

I am so happy for you! I can't wait to see all the changes! So exciting.

[@madelineburgetauthor]

Can’t wait for this series! Love it already!

[@ciscl]

i'm actually really excited to watch these renovation videos, it will be fun to watch everything slowly come together

[@becrose5720]

Living vicariously through you during this video and never happier

[@VJal95]

Congratulations on your new house! How exciting 🤩

[@freyapeers9442]

I absolutely LOVE the beginning of this series!

[@mayarabarbieri2827]

I appreciate you so much!!!! Thank you for showing this chapter of your life to us!

[@OLISAxo]

Sooooo so excited for this journey!!

[@huevosatld]

Sigh of relief to hear the paneling will go! It's just wrong!

[@daysleeper1989]

I am so excited for these videos!!! I love being part of your journey

[@auriacos]

So inspired by you! Following your journey with this house is going to be amazing.

[@cecelialefgren3208]

When my husband and I got married, we had no furniture either. No chairs, no table, no mattress. We got a mattress pretty quick, but no chairs or couch for a while. Our first apartment was pitiful. Laundry machines are important! Living out in the country makes laundromats difficult at the best of times. Handwashing is exhausting too.

[@listerbird6824]

omg ariel i have the same columbia fleece as you !!! and i am sooooo excited about this new serie !! :D

[@jessicashaw6815]

I'm loving this series so far Ariel! And I'm so happy to see that these videos are getting sponsored!

[@kezianathaniel2901]

Your videos bring me so much joy, thank you!