Tom's Secret Project! Budget Kitchen Makeover Before & Afters

[@asdf7711]

It's a pleasure to see a real-life makeover done at minimal cost and with no gimmicky staging. You did a great job!

[@ferretfan.]

Ok, I'm glad I'm not the only one surprised to learn about a rental purchase. I was thinking I missed a video somewhere along the line!

[@lindaroyal8161]

I was surprised also; I went back through the videos, thinking I may have missed one, but couldn't find a purchase or where they might even be helping out a friend with a project. Not like her to leave us in the dark!

[@sj6728]

I was also confused. At first I thought it was the building that had the boat. Looks like a rental property. Is this place close to your home so you can keep an eye on it? Great work as usual. I enjoy remodeling for the same reason!!!!

[@biznatch18]

Maybe she uploaded the wrong video 🤔

[@AliWade1971]

I was definitely confused.

[@cynthiajohnson8463]

Exactly! Me too😅

[@annab524]

Hi Dawn and Tom!!! Wow, you guys have a rental property AND re modeling that as well. I have to say... You both are AMAZING. I would be so grateful to live in a place you two owned because you know Tom will do it right. Thanks to both of you for great videos

[@cathysmith1014]

Have you shared this rental opportunity with your viewers previously? I thought I’ve seen all your videos and don’t recall hearing of this. Love your videos; you’re an amazing inspiration! Thanks for all you do!

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

Exactly the same here.

[@diaryofthetatteredslob]

Yeah i am slightly confused

[@FifiAllia]

Was wondering as well!

[@cynthiajohnson8463]

We’re in the same boat. I was like “what? When did this happened?

[@pjlacey3990]

I thought it was just me!

[@cindynielson4231]

The "Dynamic Duo" back together again! Great job! 💯👍👏🥰

[@peggysloan3]

Was delighted to find you two in a brand new project! I know the excitement of starting a whole house remodel. I am in the 12th year of our forever home: one floor, attached garage, smaller yard to take care of. We are both in our 70’s and I am ready to be DONE! One more small bedroom to go! I found you initially for your decluttering but love anything you put out. Brightens my days!!

[@annemcdermott3377]

From a landlord, the cab under the sink always gets trashed. Tenants don't know to watch for leaks/ignore them. We install vinal flooring inside, it holds up great and cleans easily!

[@LudmilaT.]

Landlords should inform the tenants about it.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

We do exactly the same! I also line bathroom cabinets and kitchen drawers and shelves. So much more durable and cost effective.

[@kateyare4708]

@@LudmilaT. Most tenants have never owned a home and are not aware of things to watch for. The landlord can inform them (more pages of notices, rules and regulations), but it just does not register with the tenants. Experience is pretty much the only teacher. It might help to place a 5-gallon bucket under the plumbing to act as catch basin and as a visual reminder to the tenants to keep an eye on it.

[@aprillsloof8542]

I used vinyl flooring in all of my kitchen cabinets at a new house once. We loved it. So easy to clean.

[@jennycox454]

Tom I do the same with my ceilings makes the light reflect in the room so much better. The added bonus the dust now has no where to cling to either . Brilliant job Tom .

[@aleithea2715]

I was a bit confused about what you were doing today as I didn’t know you had bought a house for renting. What a great idea for two people who are able to do intense projects. It all look beautiful. I really enjoyed the video.

[@GardenerPhyl]

Same! I was so confused about what/where they were doing this project. I must have missed a memo along the way because it wasn’t explained here. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@laneyoh5]

Yes, I thought the same, too! I was confused for a bit, and came to the comments to see what I missed. 🤪

[@mamallamaandthelittles]

I thought they were doing their kitchen 🙃

[@ruthrobertson630]

Ha ha me as well! I thought maybe they had put a kitchen in an outside building that they had talked about turning into some sort of extra living space. But this is a remodel... 🤔 Thanks for the comments ladies.

[@RitaDeeDee]

Same here!

[@skeeter1]

We have painted many kitchen counter tops, one set over 5 years ago. We used the same system you used. They all still look like the day we painted them. The secret is to sand your counter top the help it adhere. In one house the kids even cut bread on the countertop, you couldn't even tell. We would absolutely recommend the Rustoleum Countertop system.

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Where did this place come from??? We knew you were going to put in a living space in the big (red) shop, but this space seems a little more advanced than what I remember. And you mentioned 'the upper unit & basement unit' at 1:40 so is this a duplex rental? If so...fun, fun, fun! : D

[@marythomas6543]

Tom smiling and nodding at you when he really doesn’t want to stop what he’s doing and share his business with the world is the most precious thing I’ve seen on the internet today. You are both so lucky to be so in love and support of one another. 💕 Have a happy weekend!

[@sq1076]

I thought the exact same thing! It's so nice to see such a great team effort and mutual loving support during such a massive renovation project.👍😊💗

[@jennyelyard9073]

In my experience, when we are children of God and follow his commands, obey his word, we get to enjoy, not just have, his blessings. There are people who are rich in terms of money, but they are miserable and don't enjoy anything.

[@jocelynsloan7801]

I so agree. Love it.

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

Good for you guys to work so hard at making us a better place to live for someone

[@laurielansue4131]

I thought you were going to say "Overall, Tom has many, many, many talents"...lol. I love watching both of you. Such unpretentious, lovely people. The salt of the earth. Fabulous job guys!! 👏

[@blip902]

Wait! Did I miss an announcement about obtaining a rental property?!?!? Way to go guys!!!!

[@texasmimi5566]

I was going to say the same thing. This is news to me.

[@kimpilkey3189]

@@janjohnson97 no

[@janjohnson97]

@@kimpilkey3189 so sorry, i thought you said you were going to do the downstairs bathroom when you finished your one. I find you do talk very fast so i must have heard wrong. Good luck. Your house looks very nice.

[@kellygraves3817]

"Not feel grody" love it! A word I use still. 😄❤

[@lawaincooley6788]

I love the sped up cleaning footage!!!!

[@lindaroyal8161]

QUESTION: Did I miss something - this is a rental unit? When did you purchase a rental unit? I went back through the videos and can't find where you purchased an investment property, a walk through, plans etc. Thank you.. I like what you did to this kitchen, really like the open shelves and that you're providing a washer, dryer & microwave to tenants.

[@marlagroethe3145]

Same question and what city is it in?

[@cjrrob7336]

Since when do they have a rental unit & is it on the property with their home? I've been watching for years & can't imagine I missed them having a rental before.

[@maryc2204]

I’m so confused right now…

[@nicholetteburris3925]

They are realtors, it's not that confusing that they bought a rental. It does say "secret project" ... So I think this is the first time they've said something.

[@marlagroethe3145]

@@nicholetteburris3925 Thanks, I just started following so don't know their story. Do you know which city they live in, where this rental may be located?

[@bobbihofacker2706]

Great to see Tom back in Friday videos! Looks like overall we are confused regarding rental property, and that we missed a video somewhere.

[@natalieeubank4533]

Eh they have private lives as well I don't feel like I need to know everything that a youtuber does

[@NameLikeNobodyElse]

When you scrape the popcorn ceiling, it helps to get a spray bottle with water & dampen about 12 square feet of ceiling at a time & let it sit a few minutes. It gives up a little better when u go to scrape it.

[@jillgott6567]

Ugh just paint it is my suggestion. I have painted but never removed a popcorn ceiling but have seen plenty of videos in which it was a mess

[@NameLikeNobodyElse]

@@jillgott6567 I had to do something with it when remodeling since different parts of the ceiling didn't match. I scraped with one hand & caught the popcorn with a very deep dustpan in the other hand. Painted over it in other rooms, but if you go over it too much, it wants to stick in the paint roller & try to peel off when you don't want it to.

[@jillgott6567]

Hardworking but I bet it looked great when you were done

[@2corgimother]

You are doing such a great job! Keep laughing and working together!

[@emmelia-6068]

It looks so pretty and fresh. Love that "faux brick" wall and the vinyl plank floor. Renters will be so happy with your updates! A galley kitchen is my favorite type of kitchen 💖

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I have a small galley kitchen. I can't say it's my favourite. When I'm in it with my daughter, it's not long before there's a "battle of the bums" as we bump into each other.

[@udalimb384]

Wow, thoughtful landlords. The shelf over the washer etc would be great. Cute place.

[@sheryld1957]

Wow that is quite a transformation from before to after. Great job!

[@joycefields3166]

Maybe paint the wood shelving white or stain to match the other wood in the kitchen. You did a great job.

[@ktk2094]

Very nice. I love how Dawn had paint on her nose, I do that all the time too when I paint.

[@kittywoods7155]

I do like the open shelving in the kitchen! It made it look so open! Great job!

[@TJo-vb8tg]

Old pro tip for scraping "popcorn" ceilings. Use a garden sprayer (I just use a small one gallon size because I'm getting older and the bigger ones get really heavy after just a few minutes) fill with warm water. Spray a small section of the ceiling using your garden sprayer. Don't saturate it--you'll mess up the sheetrock underneath the popcorn goop on the ceiling. This light spray of water really softens the popcorn and it just slides off the ceilings like hot butter. Less wear and tear on your neck and back also. Wear safety goggles and a light mask. This is not something I would ever do "dry" because you are inhaling all kinds of bad stuff. Always wet down whatever you are scraping because it helps keep the dust down. Love y'all, love watching you work together. Especially the way you look at each other and you both still have that twinkle in your eyes. It's SO sweet!

[@joannaward7708]

Omg! Y’all remind me so much of a younger version on my husband & I lol. We just bought & finished remodeling our second rental. We’re both 50+ & love doing projects together. We’re also done the camper remodels. Our first was a 1974. Congrats 🎉🍾

[@laurenmanley4616]

Way to go, yall! This kitchen, laundry room and bathroom look great. My hubby and I also love to DIY together. We've done 3 houses and are getting ready to build our forever home. Doing a majority of interior work ourselves. Love your videos and looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@carolaspinall1965]

I get the feeling I missed some information somehow. Dawn your intro seemed as though you had previously talked about this rental where Tom was working on a 'secret project'. 🤔 I am sure I didn't miss something, very strange felling, like walking into a conversation that was part way through..... 🤪❤

[@sburwell75]

We are 65 yo and 70 yo and are just getting ready to move furniture, tear out carpet & repair floors then have professionals install new carpet in two rooms. (We have our chiropractor on speed dial).😁 We live in a 100+ year old farmhouse and have been doing most of our own remodeling for 47 yrs. We may work slower but we still get it done.

[@donnamccullough1375]

Wow, so far i am only 3 minutes into this and i really like the fact that Tom is leaving the extra space for the fridge and nothing above it. Great move!

[@sandykoenig1666]

You two are so inspiring. I love how you work together and can laugh at ones self. The rental looks great.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

With rental properties it’s always durability vs. cost. Renters can be very hard on property. One thing I always splurge on is quality paint that is washable. Formica is cost effective and durable too. Flooring is hard, it takes a beating! I’ve learned so much over the years. You are fortunate Tom is able to address repairs. A good contract and frequent inspections go a long way. Best of luck to you!

[@maryanngriffiths1259]

You two are so cute! Love to see you guys back in the day.

[@debbiejester751]

Love Love everything you have done. I would suggest putting up a drape to hide the washer/dryer and also take that toilet paper off the cabinet. Kitchen turned out beautiful!

[@patrickhawkins5566]

Happy blessed Sunday to you Debbie

[@dollybelledendrobium813]

Oh I love seeing the two of you together. It's so nice to see supportive and loving couples.

[@tothemoon09]

I know that things online are not always reflective of real life, but it is so clear how much you and Tom love each other. It is always so sweet to see you together in your videos. Thank you for allowing us to be included in pieces of your life.

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Great job guys. I'm rejoicing and thanking the Lord as I sit here thinking of His goodness. I've had to demo my 4'x6' fully stocked pantry because we had a massive leak from the upstairs bathroom. The house was built in 1890 and I've no idea how old the cast iron is. After pulling one wall and the ceiling it exposed an 8' section of cast iron pipe that had collapsed into itself. Hubby passed away last August and my children and grandchildren were unavailable to help demo. My sister had moved in to be with me and she just had facial surgery to remove some basal cell cancer, so she couldn't help either. Well at almost 73, the Lord gave me the strength, wisdom and where with all to pull it apart piece by piece (original tongue 'n groove knotty pine boards). The plumber was here today and it is all fixed. Hallelujah! I do not have to worry about my sister falling down the stairs in the middle of the night to use the bathroom down here. So this weekend, well I'm going to rest, finish my taxes and then begin reconstructing the pantry. God is good all the time. (sorry for the book, you asked LOL)

[@susieadams1553]

Wow you are amazing well done 😊👍

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

@@susieadams1553 Thanks, but It's all the Lord protecting me from myself. My determination has gotten me into some pretty crazy spots. The old saying you've bitten off more than you can chew. Yep, that's me sometimes. LOL

[@julielopez7475]

You guys are such a cute couple and I love that you guys were friends for a long time 1st. I would love to hear more about that seeing as how Tom eluded to you were not into him but he was into you. I wanna know how that changed😉 Or grew or blossomed.❤

[@kayleigh8969]

Since there’s a pantry, I love the open shelves. It really opens up the kitchen and brings in some light!

[@jodeeclarklompa852]

You can probably see by the comments that we didn't know you had a rental unit. That being said, watching your boys was the highlight of the video for me. Those boys are so special and cute and talented and any other adjective you could come up with. Love watching your kids involved with what you're doing.

[@rachelkummer8224]

Around 8:30 when you and Tom started "speed cleaning," my three year old piped up with "Wow! They're really good helpers!" :-D

[@carolmiller8811]

😂

[@j.schwartz2355]

I’m going to be doing some of these updates in my own house. I would love to see the shelf Tom plans on putting over the washer and dryer! That’s exactly what I want to do…

[@dianeleslie671]

Looks great! We've done rehabs, so KNOW how much work it actually is. I love the laminate look; however, from our experience we determined to never (again) put it in kitchen nor bath areas, due to potential (likely) water damage. I hope your renters take care of it! I love seeing the boys helping! Brings back memories of our 4 helping on so many projects. They didn't always enjoy it, but they did learn many valuable skills they are now (as adults) thankful for! The home we're in now is the newest/ least project of any home we've owned...so while I battle the hardpan/clay soil, weeds and Bermuda grass (working toward a 'food forest'), hubby is planning an addition🙄 (Attached 2-story shop that encompasses current sgl garage, and will eventually have a 24'x24' upstairs apartment, so we can rent out the full house but still have a 'home base' to live/return to between trips/travels, as we're approaching retirement age.) It'll be nice, IF it ever happens! As in, if other 'projects' don't take priority 😉

[@lizziemcdougall2767]

What a great place! People will enjoy living there now that it is so beautiful. Many thanks for another great video!

[@laurieolson6063]

Tom says ‘I don’t know that most people do this sort of thing’ 😂 I scraped the stipple off the ceilings in the last two homes we had. Absolutely hate the stuff, especially in a kitchen. Team Tom on that one👍

[@sbellalopez9284]

Very good Job!! Bern decluterting closets

[@diannephillips2689]

Is this a new project (as in a rental) of yours? Looks great! Hope the renters appreciate (and take care of) the lovely updates.

[@bobbihofacker2706]

Glad I wasn't the only one confused at beginning of video re: rental. I thought did I miss a video.

[@catlovernat]

@@bobbihofacker2706 seriously. I was like, guess I'm going off context clues over here!

[@CreateLoveRepeat]

Same here. I started looking through old the videos to see if I’d somehow missed an upload. Lol. Glad I’m not the only confused one.

[@tep1962]

@@bobbihofacker2706 I was thinking the same thing. How did I miss they have apartments for rent!?

[@balamb25]

@@bobbihofacker2706 Same here! I went back and rewatched the beginning to see if I missed where they said they bought a rental!

[@2corgimother]

I enjoy your videos so much because you two are adorable!

[@hettiegrubbs]

Loved this! Great project, great outcome. I know it is tedious to film constantly and edit for hours but I would have loved to have seen the process more step by step. I am a relatively capable single woman trying to remodel my home. I love Tom’s practicality and directness and would absolutely watch videos of him figuring out how to get things fixed, like plumbing etc.. Thanks for putting out great content! Again, great design, great execution, and attainable budget!

[@kristinpratt3149]

It all looks great, so bright and clean! My only recommendation would have been painting the laundry cabinets white as well, if they are going to be open to the rest of the kitchen, just to give it an even more cohesive look. You two have so much energy, I love watching you!

[@charlenejohnson2187]

Two great videos today. Watched Rusty Judgement this morning and now this house remodel. 😊

[@josies.3415]

Hi. You’re so kind to think of the future tenants and making them a nice space to live in even within a budget! Question 🙋🏻‍♀️ where is the vinyl flooring from?

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I wish I had known you could paint Formica with my old home. You sure do have a talented, good humored mate. I love watching you two together.

[@heatherlawhon3408]

We soaked our popcorn ceiling before scraping and it was soooo easy to remove.

[@NLY1WAY4U]

We did the same thing in our laundry room but put closet dowel endcaps on both ends. Works great as we have our laundry cart underneath. Good use of space! Wishing my laundry looked that nice. Great job!

[@ionegrimm1203]

Awesome. You make a great team. ❤️

[@kellygraves3817]

You two are adorable. I love following you. I'm in your TYHB group and working hard to be minimal at 60!

[@kimhouchins8653]

What is the TYHB group?

[@beccanoel82]

@@kimhouchins8653 take your house back

[@kellygraves3817]

@@beccanoel82 thank you!

[@beccanoel82]

@@kellygraves3817 you’re welcome!

[@hade_5870]

Wauw the tenants are so blessed with living in this place. You guys are just amazing!

[@annalaw6538]

I think you guys are super nice to your renters. Thinking about things that you would like in your home and including them in your rentals. Not every landlord is so thoughtful. While I was watching Tom skim the ceiling, I thought about a tool my husband used for our popcorn ceilings. It was a sander that was specific for ceilings but also could be used for walls. It saved so much time and clean up. I believe it cost about $150 but it was more efficient, looked better and clean up way easier. Check it out.

[@overcomingobstaclescreates1695]

I really feel for Tom scraping that popcorn ceiling by hand, with only that little scraper!

[@dummybear6772]

Earliest I've ever been to a video, and even then I'm two hours late, lol. I want to say that I loooove your channel. You really got me thinking about my life, my wardrobe and my future. Your videos have been playing on and on in the background as I declutter my room and it's been awesome. I feel so much better. I'm learning a lot from you and I can't wait to practice these great principles with my future family. God bless you and your family, that you may keeping blessing the world with your wholesome vibes and practical advice

[@bonnieinthespirit6373]

Wood countertop use all in one for the wood work. No sanding . Formica countertop you did use the right stuff .

[@PEPSIKERR]

Looks great. I have one more room to scrape the ceiling. My trick is, get a garden sprayer, $20, add hot water and some Downey. Spray 4 ‘ section Wait about 2 minutes, then scrape off into a soda box lines with trash bag. It works great with minimal mess. Good luck on your upcoming projects. Off to strip off bathroom Walmart that’s been there for at least 30 years.

[@justpeg2003]

Wow 🤩. More of your hard work, both of you.

[@mrsayres11]

Congrats on the new rental revenue!! We just finished our rental cottage a couple months ago and we are so happy with all our upgrades! Had it rented out in 3 days and our renter loves everything about it 💗

[@clairetitus6904]

Love the brick paneling, dishwasher and microwave. Great pluses for renters.

[@juliekoontz8698]

Dawn, I know what you mean when you said how everything seems so fresh after painting and not grody anymore. We just had our living room and dining room repainted after 20 years of living here and it feels so nice. Tom, you are a master of remodeling spaces. Honestly the two of you are always amazing when it comes to fixing a space and making it look beautiful!

[@BeautiGirl73]

So I’m fairly new to this channel and not sure I’ve commented here before. Firs if all I want to say that this remodel is AMAZING! And I LOVE to see that you guys have a rental property and are creating an opportunity for passive income and building for the future. This is how you do it! My husband and I are still building our credit so that we can start to do the same! I absolutely also love seeing that you are doing it in a way that can be done by normal people without huge TV budgets. So many great ideas here! Kudos to you for doing what needed to be done to set your family up for financial freedom… keep doing YOU!

[@tammytarry3202]

Scraping the popcorn off the ceiling…spray the popcorn with water via a pressurized sprayer, then scrap! It will come off without all the dust, and urchin easier.

[@kjfisher2004]

Love the open shelving here! Great choice!

[@krijoe3433]

How exciting! I also thought I must have missed a video. My dream has always been to flip old properties for rentals. Now I'm almost 50. I have really injured myself a few times. We are in the middle of remodeling our own house. I am having to go slow and take weeks long breaks in-between the bigger projects for my body to recoup some. I think it's safe to say I won't be flipping any rental properties. Looks nice guys!

[@angela_flute52689]

7:35 that long rod is probably to string up curtains if people want to hide all the laundry, so I'd leave it and do your tension rod idea (or mount the rod more solidly so it can take more weight). The kitchen looks great! I have pink counters (but nicer and not dated) but am intimidated at the idea of trying something so permanent to change them to look nicer in case it doesn't work out.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Totally didn’t think about that!

[@DH-qz2so]

My mom painted her counters years ago and they have held up well...but she is alone, and a gentle kitchen user...I'd go for it... important is Prep, GOOD counterpaint,...don't skimp on that...and a good roller! I'd go for it... I've missed out on too much in my life, from being scared to try stuff...

[@kimhouchins8653]

Awesome job you guys!!!

[@bonessam9618]

I would paint the cabinets above the washer/dryer white to match the kitchen. Looks great!

[@dlynch1898]

Well bummer so I missed a vid or two and I have no idea what you two are up to. My bad I’ll go back and watch cause I love your projects. TFS. Many blessings and much love. 💕👍

[@nicholetteburris3925]

Why is everyone so "confused"? Y'all are realtors. Lol. I guess I've always assumed you had rental property in the background since Tom started working from home. It was fun to watch!

[@kayriggleman5196]

Looks good. I agree about having a rental clean when you move in is a huge relief.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

Especially love the "brickwall"!

[@bonnieroux6913]

I cannot believe the timing of this video! My husband and I just closed this week on a rental property and have started working on it. It's much more of a mess than we anticipated...filthy, the walls are a mess, the cabinets a really cheap and falling apart. We've also decided to take uppers down and just do some open shelves. It's going to be a short term rental so we really do not need tons of cabinets. We will replace the bottoms but need to shop for some inexpensive but decent cabinets. We thought we could refinish the wood floors but, once we removed the pet stained carpet, we realized there were a bunch of bad patch jobs in it so will be installing LVP flooring as well. It's all going to be a ton of work but hopefully it will work out and turn out as pretty as yours did!

[@vnickcolvin4971]

Tom looks really tall in this space! Great job guys, 💕

[@CrapE_DM]

I personally like the brick panelling better without the white paint. But I get it.

[@helenmak5663]

Dawn and Tom, I would be so lucky to rent from guys! The place is neat, cozy and well thought in everything🏠

[@AverageJo]

Woah! Did you guys buy a rental property?! Looks good!

[@shannonmorrison8055]

Love the open shelving in the kitchen! looks totally different than when you started, great job!

[@anaschulz8084]

May I borrow the two of you to redo my kitchen and laundry room please? Lol. I love the dynamics between the two of you and of course, the results!

[@jessimaness7927]

Whew! That was a lot of work. My hubby and I as songwriters are performing for a few hours this evening at a local restaurant/grille venue - and then I'm painting our bathroom tomorrow ;-) It's small, and I just painted the ceiling of it yesterday, which didn't take long and we seldom think about it but fresh white paint (even tho the ceiling was already white), just makes everything look cleaner and nicer. My mission aside, poor Tom might need another vacay, lol, because I caught his Rusty Judgement video wherein he was showing the shed and the garage doors going in and all the work he's put in on that too. So you guys have sure been busy. Oh - and just as an aside, how are the puppies?

[@amandahedgecough3443]

Great job

[@ellenschwartz1530]

I love the heart and love you put into what you're doing. Thinking through what the biggest blessing for your future tenants would be and not just having a "It's a renter's market. They'll get what we give them." attitude. (Like where I live. LOL!)

[@carolc6364]

Love that you reuse materials!

[@manyhats3846]

Very nice and clean looking! Lots of hard work! You are making great memories together!

[@chrisludwig3610]

As always your family did a great job. What a transformation! Love the faux brick and the laundry area. I hope the renters realize what a gem they have. Also, the little snippet with the boys was adorable. ❤

[@joyceschetter5871]

Warning: some over the cooktop microwaves have charcoal filters that are “hidden” and require changing every 6-12 months. Not only are there the two visible filters underneath microwave which are easily removed and cleaned but there is a charcoal filter above door opening. On our model a screwdriver is required to remove the screws and trim vent to access the filter after Unplugging or turning off the electricity to the microwave. I would not install a microwave over the cooktop for many reasons. The steam and grease build up on the microwave. My stainless steel trim started peeling off. My friend’s microwave actually had pieces fall apart. For a rental appliances need to be “ workhorses” not items requiring regular maintenance or care. I have been a landlord for fifty years and seen it/ experienced it all! The waterproof shelf under the sinks is an excellent tip. Coving the edges of the vinyl is a necessity! BTW love your videos! Thank you for sharing. The two of you are adorable and very knowledgeable!

[@gordiennedavis2264]

with a tight budget I always like to see ways to save money. Looks like lots of hard work but well worth it.

[@ehlucky13]

The wall in the kitchen looks so good!!!

[@BarefootFarm]

I didn’t realize y’all now have a rental property, how exciting!

[@xoxashley44]

Looks great! I also had no idea you guys now have a rental property, but I can’t wait to see more of this content! I also enjoyed hearing about your guys’ past on how you two did home renovations together. If there’s a Q&A video coming up soon, I’d love to hear more about your guys’ backstory.

[@amychen2504]

Wait, did I miss if you guys are buying and managing properties now?

[@poolfield2]

Somewhere I missed out on the fact you had bought a place to renovate and rent out. What a good job you 2 have done, it looks clean and fresh and ready to go!