turning this dingy garage into a retro dive bar | Upgrade My Stay

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Welcome back to Upgrade My Stay, a show where we tackle vacation rental spaces that need a little Sorry Girls love and a whole lot of decor and DIYs. Today we got handed this super old garage space that was holding unused storage. The space this is connected to is a rental space that would totally benefit from an area to enjoy time relaxing and having fun with friends. Watch as we upgrade this garage into a dive bar inspired retro game space. This has to be one of our coolest transformations yet!
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This video was produced with the financial participation and support of the Bell Fund and Ontario Creates.
Starring: Kelsey MacDermaid & Becky Wright
Produced by: Kelsey MacDermaid & Becky Wright
Directed by: Kelsey MacDermad, Becky Wright, Jake Doforno
Production Manager: Daniella Emanuele
Art Director: Christian Gunn
Assistant Art : Thalia Hoxford
Set Decorator: Frank Rast
Audio: Charles Tilden
Wardrobe Stylist: Shirin Nadjafi
Social Media Specialist: Andrea Zombori
Director of Photography: Evan Seccombe
Camera Operator: Steve Glogiewicz
Edited by: Jake Doforno
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VIDEO CONTENT
0:00 - intro
0:42 - planning
2:49 - meeting the owners
3:59 - cleaning out the space
6:34 - lighting
7:52 - flooring
11:54 - wine tour
14:22 - beach time
15:38 - starting day 2
16:48 - DIY time
18:28 - bringing in furniture
24:31 - games room set up
29:35 - bar set up
31:21 - final touch time!
33:00 - reveal!
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[@SamiLoft]

You can’t convince me that’s not the best video production you’ve seen for a decor channel on KZbin before

[@lunalovebuzz]

If I remember it right they did a lottt of effort to apply for creator grants to make this series happen. They got some money and were able to hire a crew! (just for this series)

[@rrhodes4433]

I think they need to make it big and have their own tv show!!

[@erin9868]

It should - they receive funding and most youtube channels dont.

[@crystaltelf288]

I feel like I see this written on every video lately....yes?

[@georginamikael473]

Shame about the actual work, though.

[@zEli-my9tn]

Still fully convinced this should be on Netflix or something

[@eylulll0607]

YESS!!!!!

[@tussiemussie3086]

Yes please!!!!

[@CharmaineEmmaMorris]

YESSS!! NETFLIX PLEASE

[@ken_barbe]

yes please!!

[@coltonsteck9154]

YESSSSS START A PETITION TO GET THEM THEIR OWN NETFLIX ORIGINAL SHOW 🙏🏽

[@nikkistephens4990]

It would be so cool to re-visit the places at the end of each season. See what people changed or kept, how they are doing.

[@gotcathy]

theyve done a video like that before and surprisingly (but also not), ppl dont change much bc they do such a good job

[@CorinneMauricio]

I love that idea!!!

[@nicoledavis6870]

I love the tour guide element y’all have added this season. Showing us the cool local spots and attractions near these rentals is such a fun way to round out the makeover!

[@sarahwatterson-reber306]

can we just discuss the wine bottle wall at the vineyard?! I love that look!

[@boatwidow2002]

I know! Trying to figure out how to do that in my backyard 🤔

[@msadviceisnice]

So beautiful with the sun shining through it!!!

[@elvinadeschutter5585]

I think it is made of old bedsprings and they put the wine bottlers in between. Amazing 😍

[@tonjapreusler6687]

@@boatwidow2002 it looked so cool! I started thinking and I think if you put two "sheets" of matress springs and glue the wine bottles to the springs. Then build a 2 x 4 frame around? I dont think it is to hard but probably takes some figuring out. Old wine bottels you can probably ask for in resturants :)

[@WorkerBeeSupply]

They also make a fine bottle of Pinot noir… just saying! 😉

[@RKhan]

Becky's reaction to the conspiracy unicorn was like when you get that one gift you don't like but put on display when the person you got it from comes around. If you forget you say 'put it away for safe keeping' or 'Oh I am having it professionally cleaned'🤣🥰😇

[@karan_karan_karan]

anyone else feel like theyre passive aggressive? i hope they don't quit this channel omggggg

[@000AnnA000D]

yes Becky seems like she hates kelsey

[@RKhan]

I think they are just two friends who can say what they like to each other without offending because they know each other well.

[@DaniePariCrab00]

I agree I think they're two really close friends who can have banta and be silly together. I also think working together 24/7 would have some struggles especially like on a hot day like this, but they seem fine to me!! Lastly, I think the comments that seem to pop up from time to time either speculating on their friendship, pitting them against each other, or comparing them are just gross and unnecessary, and I wish they would stop!! Let Kelsey and Becky live and let's stop commenting on their friendship when we only see snippets of their entire day.

[@jscraftynook4277]

The thing about these ladies is that they have such a unique friendship that they automatically know when to take things seriously and when to let things fly and that's what makes their channel such a hit

[@quadbox]

Perfectly said. Thank you.

[@addieh5791]

They are more awkward with each other in the previous few videos. Maybe just cause it’s on camera but idk 🤷‍♀️

[@jscraftynook4277]

@@addieh5791 yeah, I noticed.

[@libertystell]

@@addieh5791 Yeah I thought so too. I was wondering if they were fighting during this or something

[@marymik7372]

I wish we saw Becky's reaction to Kelsey sneaking the curtain back up in that corner lol

[@JordanSam7]

I love when Kelsey makes a lame joke and Becky just stays quiet

[@NatTayHill]

I always feel like there is some tension between them. I may be imagining it, but they seem to be annoyed with each other when working together. Especially Becky. . ​ @Martina D'Angiò I rewatched it and I get what you are saying. They are used to just being themselves in front of the camera at home and the office. Maybe this is way more of a production and they are doing "scenes" with at least 4 people staring at them. Maybe they are just feeling awkward and they aren't the best actors. They are used to recording their videos in a completely different way. I bet you that has got to be it!

[@Victoria-dr3ro]

@@NatTayHill of course you’re gonna get a little peeved being around your best friend and business partner all day but to say there is a tension is a bit much. They love each other and just like being around your sister 24/7 you’re gonna get a little annoyed with them especially while doing manual labor in the heat.

[@martinadangio3447]

@@NatTayHill wow the way you all overthink this is too much, I just feel like this kind of production doesn't leave much room for spontaneous behaviours, so they might be a bit stiff in acting

[@giselleperez5308]

@@martinadangio3447 nah there’s tension

[@dimithryyy]

@@Victoria-dr3ro Nope it's just their dry humor i think hahahaha the awkwardness of it all

[@e.m.i.1]

Becky did not like that shower curtain 😅 poor Kelsey

[@shantelshantel4384]

I did not like it either 😆

[@starhill6792]

@@shantelshantel4384 saaame 😂 Sorry Kelsey

[@kalameri1]

Me three...lol

[@Brey__]

I’m sorry, but it looked like those kids camouflage tent you’d see at Walmart

[@lizshoemaker8713]

I had to agree with Becky on this one, definitely wasn’t a fan.

[@raissamachado.s]

when you realize the ufo believer unicorn stayed with the horn till the end lol 🦄

[@tcervantes1]

LOL I thought for sure they’d take off the unicorn horn

[@kasstty]

The best thing about TSG is they change it up and don’t have a “look” or style like all the other channels :D

[@harmonygibson8904]

Yes!!! They actually do what the client wants or what the space calls for instead of just doing the same thing regardless because that's what they like

[@alyanapaguio8051]

Well, the thing about being a designer is that we tend to have our fortes. I’m an architect and my designs are usually vernacular meets tropical meets industrial. On the other hand, some designers are much more flexible and can cater to a wider audience. With that said, clients will look for designers who align with their own preferences. Some people might really like boho chic so they’ll reach out to someone who’s really good at boho chic. So on and so forth. Design is not a one size fits all type of thing so to compare TSG with other KZbinrs might be a little too much. Let’s just appreciate that designers here on YT are sharing with us their projects.

[@thetiredworm2100]

@@alyanapaguio8051 Agreed!

[@Victoria-dr3ro]

Something tells me Becky is gonna get a camo shower curtain and a tinfoil unicorn for the holidays this year

[@Aeris357]

Guys can you please add CC? I’ve got an hearing impairment and I find it really hard to understand you from time to time, especially when there’s music or other ambience sounds in the background. Like I couldn’t understand anything of what you were saying at the beginning of the video while in the car and during the voice overs because I can’t see your mouth 😭 Please I really enjoy your content 🥲 Edit: typo

[@xoreb]

Hi! On my mobile devise it allows for CC, does yours??

[@bry7487]

@@xoreb mine doesn’t ever allow CC and it’s so frustrating because sometimes I need subtitles to comprehend what’s being said

[@TrustLynn27]

Usually updates later on since the video just launched

[@Sharedbysara]

Just bumping this comment

[@biancat7761]

It's auto-generated..

[@Esslee]

Cant imagine wearing a jacket, bell bottoms and heels to clean out a garage and paint a floor

[@Rocannee]

and going to the beach

[@KZ-qx2jd]

Becky didn't come to play!

[@harmonygibson8904]

Badass

[@Mt-n6om]

That’s because I don’t think they do everything themselves. It’s impossible, in such a short amount of time.

[@ashleydobson1532]

I was thinking this the whole time

[@LeftFalangie]

Did the heat make Kelsey delirious? This is the goofiest I've ever seen her and I love it

[@AndreaRileyy]

I thought she was drunk or high lol

[@KimberleyNasty]

The stark difference in outfit practicality between Kelsey and Becky makes me laugh so hard. Fringe crochet top, bomber jacket, and flared jeans; shorts and tank top. Crochet flared pants, fringe vest, and snake print boots with heels; bike shorts, tank top, and Docs.

[@alieknitzer]

I seriously live for Becky's outfits. She inspires me. I am looking for a crochet halter top pattern for my wardrobe.

[@rebeccamartin1858]

Kelsey is usually dressed to get down to business and I'm always worried about Becky ruining her amazing outfits.

[@anaflaviarg]

@@rebeccamartin1858 ive seen kelsi tear down a wall with a silk top and no bra, so id immediately go with a more becky outfit to at least work with support

[@woin9361]

Oh wow this client definitely expected them to paint the whole building interior white AND redesign the space in that amount of time? 😯 I’m so glad they didn’t; the wood is beautiful and the space is really cool and has a lot of character

[@thelivingdead6820]

yeah you can tell she was hiding her discontent. like she mentioned the paint thing like twice.

[@angiedays185]

Becky, very nicely: “let’s see what others think” and “let’s revisit this.” Me: “Kelsi, staaaaph with the curtain!”

[@chazikins]

The wine bottles in the old mattress coils is a vibe and I’m here for it 🙌

[@ronifurr]

It was a power move for Kelsey to wear white shorts while cleaning out a dirty garage lol

[@redvinesron]

I thought the same 😂 somehow they always seem to wear white during renovations hahaha. Even Kelsey commented on the practicality Becky's outfit too, like with all the layers she was wearing. I would've been like Kelsey's day 2 look the whole time 😂

[@Jamiedaurell]

Their outfits always confuse me. I could NEVERRRR be dressed up like them doing all the demos and painting (especially the painting)

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

Fashion victim mostly

[@shola7987]

@@Jamiedaurell it's a you tube thing lol

[@marissal9707]

Either a power move, or an "I have more shorts/skin where this came from" move, lol 😂. Srsly, why not wear safety glasses, or proper clothing to prevent cuts, scratches and things falling in your eyes? I'd probably add a n95 mask because all that shit falling from the ceiling is giving me rat dropping vibes. Hanta virus, anyone?

[@JenMUA]

I can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on the Sorry Girls all these years, I’ve been binging so hard! I live for the new videos!!!!

[@estherrouillard7122]

I’ve felt the same when i found them a few years ago! Like how did i not know about them before? Such great content and amazing talents 🥰

[@JenMUA]

@@estherrouillard7122 I’m invested lol

[@rrhodes4433]

I did the same when I found them lol. I have almost seen every video!

[@poodlegirl55]

Lucky!!!

[@skulls1196]

Same, found them during the pandemic lockdown. Life changing~

[@dannyomo]

Really appreciate the call out to the indigenous people who's land you're visiting :)

[@latricew4299]

Really can’t tell what the temperature is there because of their opposing outfits!

[@ktdid627]

Are you for real?! The vibes of this are immaculate. It's the best one yet. I am truly upset its all thrifted so you can't link so I can buy it all and put it in my house. like holy shit. Also Kelsey is hilarious. Love the silliness. It isn't a club it's a bar.

[@payalshah7243]

Is it just me or did anyone else's inner 2000s teen just come back to life because of the music in this video?

[@unakeane532]

Would love to know what budget they have and how much was spent. Also wish they included the thrift store shopping for the furniture etc.

[@jessicaanntolsma4742]

I don't think they like it 😕. But its a vibe and I love the funky eclectic theme

[@vaishnavi4834]

12:19 the background might be one of the coolest thing I saw with glass bottles.

[@justtryme2020]

Agreed😍

[@ktkrogstad]

Kelsey is in such a weird mood in this entire video and I’m here for it! 😂😂😂 The Coyote Ugly moment on the bar, the unicorn hat on the horse, the attachment to the forest shower curtain, the hanging out on the floor after falling…. Love her.

[@adrianarraquel]

Oh, I love this! but... the door?! Did Kelsey get the door?! I need to know!

[@alieknitzer]

I guess we will find out in the next episode of -- Making Home w/ Kelsey.

[@rebeccamartin1858]

They probably would have cut that out of the video if the owners said no.

[@DonjeteAhmeti]

Watch the newest video! She did :)

[@safiashafiq2121]

She did!

[@louisedelosreyes1539]

Honestly this set-up feels like one of the movie sets in the 90's! I love how warm and inviting the vibe is ♥️

[@Lisa6812]

Not feeling the shower curtain 😕 But what a fantastic job on the whole space! 👏🏼

[@ginrobi01]

Same. Glad I'm not the only one. It just didn't fit for me.

[@lunaspark8791]

Same here, it feels too much for the space

[@craftsbaking]

I love when we can see the crew and your interactions make the whole thing. Feel more real also the editing is on point

[@CowboyBike06]

Having grown up in the 70s, this was every cool kid basement or garage vibe growing up. Fantastic job!!

[@nadinesilversparrow996]

OMG IT LOOKS SOOO GOOD!!! I would definitely make a game of trying to spot all the dinosaurs 🦕🦖 Truly love this video series, it really allows you two to go ham and explore new and fun designs, and really flex your creativity 🐰💜✨

[@TheSorryGirls]

wait but thats the best game idea

[@alenasteflova3564]

You drink for every dinosaur you miss!!! Love the show and definitely the funnest makeover so far in the series. Totally outside of my style but I find I still love it - only you can do that ❤️❤️

[@rebeccamartin1858]

Right! I love this so much. I actually have little dinos tucked in to plants and random places at my house. They were my son's when he was little and as he out grew them I claimed them to guard my plants and books 🤣

[@livijoy3867]

Did someone say That 70’s Show basement??! The 90’s nostalgia! Everyone wanted this hangout spot as a teen! (And adult)

[@karan_karan_karan]

i think the placement of the dart board isn't the safest. drunk people throwing darts next to a door, what if someone walks by and gets hit by one omggg! id be so scared!!

[@busybeedesigns1234]

As someone that did this while sober as a kid, I agree. We are lucky my sister didn't lose an eye.

[@seanaepley3180]

They're some of the least practical "designers" I've ever seen. They often have no idea what they're doing and don't think through the actual usability of their choices.

[@suzannezemp4479]

I disagree! There've been lots of mistakes but so many other times where I've been impressed by their thought process, most recent being the high gloss cabinets for wiping high touch areas

[@missheniki]

They put them over tables in some bars. I think you’re over thinking things.

[@foodstarz1]

using high gloss for easily clean is nothing new. Every Home Depot paint department recommends it. Nevertheless I do believe they have many fresh designs that are practical but also many that miss the mark like this dart board placement.

[@daviedarling]

oooof painting that record cabinet hurt my soul....it would have looked just as nice with its original wood colour!

[@amd8471]

Becky looks so tired of Kelsey's jokes 😂😂😂

[@kaitlynlapoint8556]

Becky's closing thoughts on the shower curtain?? 😂

[@symphoniecameron]

this is hands down the funnest makeover you’ve done!!! one day when i have my own property i’m going to have to convert a shed/garage into a fun space like this! 10000/10 job ladies, as always!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@eyiapandora3933]

The vibe reminded me of the basement in "That 70's Show", but amped up.

[@maravm818]

"this isn't a club, it's a bar" Kelsey's off the rails in this one and I love it

[@rhondag8128]

I love everything you did, just a little tip, hang the horseshoes like a cup “U” so the luck doesn’t run out.

[@buddyholly4672]

I'm so glad you moved the dart board. I imagined someone getting a dart in the eye while walking in through that door

[@umdangt]

I never want this series to end. This new season is so amazing, and unlike other renovation shows this one feels so fun and all the designs can be actually replicated by normal folks. The editors are also on fire, like the 40 minutes disappeared in a heartbeat it was so well done.

[@Embroideredjune]

I’d love for you guys to start adding closed captions to your videos! I’ve seen a few comments about it on other videos already. Not all devices have the automatic subtitles, and they’re not always good. With you guys becoming bigger and bigger and having a larger team, I really think you should invest time into it. And maybe doing it for older videos too!

[@paygerachel3186]

Yes! I breastfeed and I often have to have my volume so low I can’t hear it anyway hahaha would be amazing to have subtitles 🥰 ya know apart for the other main reason you would have closed captions :)

[@paygerachel3186]

Woah this video is 6 months old 🤣🤣

[@brookebeatty2508]

If you guys ever wanted to do a supercut of all of Kelsey's disgruntled reaction faces, that would be my favorite video ever

[@19musiclover18]

The Christmas lights give me Chicken Run Vibes. Anyone remember that movie?

[@cassiemarie7742]

That is EXACTLY what I thought

[@Leandro-xk3co]

HAHAHA

[@recovering2329]

Yes 💘

[@Lasomie]

Remember the movie Barnyard? Omg

[@iraleebarnett4760]

Ok- this is by far my favorite flip! It is so weird and quirky! I love it!!

[@hannahgulledge715]

A missed opportunity for “When I make my move, you’re free to take the queen” 😂

[@Mdancerify]

Noooo Ron Nooooooooooo

[@pinzonamelia]

I am so appreciative that you talk about what indigenous peoples lived on the native lands on which you are working. It says a lot about you and the people you are and I think that its incredible- the honesty and philanthropy you do is amazing. Thank you. ❤

[@kay_ellem]

Yes! Clicked that like immediately

[@karan_karan_karan]

and the donation too

[@AlliBieber502159]

this is one of my favorite flips! having more of a vintage/maximalist style i absolutely love how you guys pulled this off. it only hurt a little to see the record player painted but it was all perfect. and was so happy to see the shower curtain! i love it!

[@janewrites4]

I absolutely love this series! The only thing I don’t like is that the home owners don’t help you clean up.

[@liamtimmings54]

Okay Becky - i see you out here serving up looks!

[@alvarez9422]

Not me instantly liking the video before I’ve fully watched it! This series is so good!!!!! 🥰

[@MediocreAtBest.]

"Hanging out, down the street..." I feel like the vibe is similar here

[@plg6773]

I was thinking about that the whole video!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

When she says it’s so much brighter, I can’t believe they didn’t paint 🤣 I think she wanted it painted. But the wood works

[@erinarnold4713]

Lol I was thinking the same thing, but if you say Dive Bar what are you really expecting?

[@LindaHimesama]

I got the feeling she didn’t like it and was expecting something more refined.

[@bonniebonnie7149]

I don’t think she wanted it painted. She was just amazed at how bright it looked without paint. And she loved the final decor and just said “I thought you were just going to paint it white .And she was thrilled that they did so much more!

[@CNAPART]

I love how you actually kept the tinfoil horn on the horse bahaha it’s the perfect bit of humor that makes the space feel lived in and vibey

[@Shooshoobella7]

On its own, I loved the quirky, vintage, dive-y feel of the garage bar/game room. But I sensed the owners weren't that thrilled with it. I think considering the look and vibe of their rental and the fact that it's a vineyard setting, they were probably wanting/expecting something more like elegant farmhouse vibes and something a bit more mature. That said, they really can't blame the girls, esp. if they know anything about their style and also giving them free reign to do what they wanted. I thought it was cute and fun.

[@ncorrea85]

Exactly. It felt like a huge disconnect from everything else.

[@erinmcgarvey2187]

Didn’t they say at the beginning of the video that it was the owners’ idea to do a dive bar?

[@hillary7337]

When I realized you actually have a whole crew for this series 🤭

[@lir9875]

My childhood WAS the 70s and this looks exactly like the bars were in those days. This was fabulous and I loved every part of it.

[@mallorysmith5508]

Kelsey unleashing her chaotic dive bar energy is fantastic!

[@Aussie71]

I’ve been a sub for YEARS and this is hands down my favorite space ya’ll have ever done. The aesthetic is fully captured!! It literally looks like some space youd see in a show or movie as THE hangout spot. I would love to hang in this space!! Definitely going to have to pull from this one day. Love seeing y’all succeed and y’all and the team killed it. P.s. Beckys outfits this episode is chefs kiss.

[@Aemigh555]

I loved this. the concept of the video, what they did, how they did it, how it turned out. This was awesome. My only struggle with the video was it seamed like Becky was annoyed/ irritated and trying to cover it with Kelsey the whole time. not just the shower curtain, just everything she did and said..obviously I know they've worked together for a long time and I don't know them at all personally but watching the videos of them separately vs together, Becky is completely different. it made a lot of the video awkward and uncomfortable to watch. maybe Its just me but I've noticed it before and especially here and figured id see if anyone else did too

[@Leftnip_]

My fave upgrade my stay yet. I love that Kelsey and Becky are open to trying new styles and doing things they've never tried before. This is so cute and playful but also thoughtfully put together. Would love to chill there!

[@baileysadler5212]

This is literally so much like the dive bar in my home town. They did such a good job sourcing all these vintage items. It truly looks like it was put together over many years.

[@alienbanana129]

I’m truly grateful for all of you guys at Team SG for giving viewers like me such high-quality content like this FOR FREE!!! Love what you guys do and I hope you guys enjoy making it as much as we love watching it!!! 💞💞

[@emilygrace9760]

That shower curtain was a hard no but overall the makeover looks great

[@hellogorgeous101]

I’m not sure she got the full quirky concept but he did and I think it’s SO GOOD. Same with the foil horn. The headband is the JOKE . Love it 😂

[@ggvvmm]

I love the calling out of the indigenous lands and people, nobody talks about it but it is such an amazing detail. Thank you for doing that!

[@aratheyt1213]

Kelsey and Becky have their different senses of humour and I’m here for it the both of them are so freaking funny

[@rachelw2742]

This was so fun to watch! It’s like a living eye-spy book :D

[@ExOhJessica]

I thought the same thing!!🤣

[@stemple8188]

Great job ladies! You got it right. The one observation I have is that there always seems to be one thing that gets lost in the rush of final touches...dusting. The milk carts could have been utilized a bit better ( as drink holders and such) if they had been hung with the opening outwards so the top surface is usable space. Loved it!

[@jill1190]

This has to be my favorite makeover yet. So fun and nostalgic. Perfectly imperfect. If I had walked into that space knowing nothing about how it had come to be, I'd assume it was the love child of decades of collecting and happy times.

[@IAmOneSickPuppy]

Ok, when you said dive bar I was not excited about the design at all but the reveal at the end was amazing and it did turn out very cool!

[@melanieklassen8846]

This is actually one of my favourite videos you guys have ever made. I felt like I was watching an actual TV show. You guys are the best

[@eyzhuh_studios]

I dont know why but this series brings out some odd tension between them🤷🏽‍♀️ I could be completely wrong but since the editing is so different than their other things it showcases it in a new light. Either way their talent is unmatched! So good

[@KatieTillmanTeaches]

Yeah I see this too. I get a vibe that off camera they argue about the design.

[@mmmmmmolly]

If this was reality tv it would be over dramatised. I think they're fine, sometimes you don't agree on everything and sometimes your best friend can get on your nerves when you're not in the same mood.

[@eyzhuh_studios]

@@mmmmmmolly I understand for sure! I first noticed it in other episodes of this series also

[@rachelm7592]

I think it might be the editing, those parts are always very quiet and way too long. It’s also a stark contrast to the upbeat music and time lapse sequences. But you’re not alone, I find it very awkward to watch at times.

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

Reno projects always bring out strain; it's really rare for people to completely agree or find a perfect compromise. With my parents, there's an unspoken agreement that if one of them is doing home repairs, the other finds something they conveniently forgot to do that means that can't be around. My mom is slow and go-with-the-flow while also needing to check everything is right a thousand times over. My dad is much more "let's get it done" and can be both precise and speedy. The few times they've forgone the agreement usually winds up with heaps of tension. My brother and his wife are similar; he does the technical and handiwork, she decorates and designs. The only shared work is for stuff that, ultimately, doesn't matter. They reached this agreement less than two months into their full-house reno, after several arguments and a lot of tension between them.

[@audreyraja8496]

Upgrade my stay has always been my favorite series in this channel -- heck, possibly on KZbin! Love how this turned out

[@jocewaitwhat]

Love the land acknowledgement, so important when working on unceded territory of our First Peoples.

[@meinhartfrancois]

I came to the comments to make the same compliment ! Canada's been in the news (internationally) lately for this issue, so I appreciate the mention

[@emmawakley5487]

The comment was so rushed. It just made it sound like they had to include it

[@PiQuan]

@@emmawakley5487 I got the same feeling, but even if it is rushed… they still mention it.

[@meinhartfrancois]

@@emmawakley5487 I see your point : there's always room for improvement. OTOH, they're making an entertainment episode for an international audience (not all viewers are involved in this particular Canadian issue) + they're not even 30 yet (it's a complex issue, on which experts, activists and policy makers disagree - how could K+B as ordinary citizens solve it beyond the donation they chose to make & the tiny bit of awareness they included?) Maybe a more thorough segment could be part of the sorry vlog soon ? What do you think, Gardener?

[@jocewaitwhat]

@@emmawakley5487 This actually aligns directly with recommended land acknowledgement practices. Short and sweet to ensure they are thought about, without having to take too much time. This makes it easier for everyone to actually use them regularly.

[@abbywoods8210]

Tag yourself, I’m Kelsey falling backwards off the couch. 🛋

[@TheSorryGirls]

LOL same

[@danielle02012]

It really is a fun space for an Airbnb cause people will go in and find all the quirky and random pieces all over. Of course a home owner could enjoy it to but I just see it constantly being a fun adventure for guests coming in out out. I love how much fun Kelsey had in making it a real dive bar experience. (Shower curtain aside lol)

[@polkadotpoptart1]

The way that Kelsey divided 165 by two literally blew my mind... that's such a smart way to do it! American public school math makes it more complicated.

[@erinvanhandel]

Becky has achieved icon status for painting the record cabinet in a FRINGE vest.

[@alieknitzer]

And her crochet halter top on day one? I am scouring ravelry for a pattern right after watching this video.

[@rebeccamartin1858]

Their stylist is awesome! She gives them exactly what they want vibe wise.

[@MeghFitzpatrick]

Amazing transformation! Such a cool space! Now I just want to know if Kelsey got to keep the door!

[@ravennalee3483]

This gives me Disney channel bedroom vibes and I love it

[@dreamelatte]

Kelsey and the shower curtain LOOL Becky hated it haha

[@brookebeatty2508]

I come for the DIY's, I stay for the stellar editing ❤️

[@melissam8939]

I would never have thought of doing the dive bar theme. Not normally my thing, but I ADORE this. I want one

[@fayzstern]

I feel like the couple wasn’t so crazy about the bar but I’m obsessed with it

[@MissDr3amdanc3r]

This has GOT to be my fav episode of Upgrade My Stay so far! Such an unreal transformation

[@pagesinked]

Yeah this one and the yurt and the cabin were my favs so far!

[@kennethcarrillo3452]

that space is SUCH a vibe, it’s giving me “i’m not ok with this” vibes. and those small lamps in the corners are the besttt

[@jamalrana8504]

THIS HAS BEEN MY FAV SO FARrrrr! I was really hoping they’d take on the whole western vibe of the empty shell but they OBVIOUSLY went above and beyond what I could’ve imagined.

[@SaraCaitlinBerg]

I love that you guys are getting to work with more unique spaces

[@naynerboppers5254]

Funky and dive bar vibes! I bet their kids will love to use it as a hangout spot with friends once they are older!

[@awkwardpantry5301]

"this is giving me dead body vibes" 😂😂😂 And that fucking shower curtain! Kelsey is too cute 😂

[@beleiin22]

love how this came out even with the weird shower courtain hahaha

[@cynthiaconnell7878]

I love it so much. Would love to do that in a garage at our cottage. You guys killed it!

[@adamnchicksadventures]

When Kelsey was so excited about the shower curtain... That feeling hits home 😅 when I think I have an AWESOME idea and my friends are NOT feeling it... 😓