Time to START THE RENOVATIONS! Can I MODERNISE this NARROWBOAT?

[@sarahgardiner1649]

......aaaaand relax, eat, and watch our Kayleigh....bliss after a long day’s driving.

[@johnfineberg2112]

Hi the emerald green wall just looks brilliant an amazing improvement! Thanks so much for sharing your boating experiences with us. Great work. Cheers Jo

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hey thanks I love it! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@nicolatweedle7509]

I liked the colour you had on before but when you painted the green, wow! Stunning! Love it. Doggie's so cute. He really wasn't ready to get out of bed! 🤣 Bless. Look forward to your next vlog. Great work x

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Nicola 😊 and thanks for your lovely comment!

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Your are a proper little dynamo........... Great start and the wall looks great. Looking forward to seeing your "ToDo" board have all the post its on the right hand side..... Thank for sharing.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m looking forward to that too!

[@lizjones8984]

Adding your stamp to the boat and a fresh new look! I love the green too it is much more calming, well done you...despite your setbacks you got the blinds up as well....give yourself a pat on the back 😊🎉

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Liz 😊😊

[@sueroberts8834]

Looks really, really nice ! So clean and fresh. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Sue! Me too 😊

[@sarahgardiner1649]

Ooh, good progress, girl! I wasn’t sure about the green, but now I’m convinced- a nice fresh look against the white. I also love the scooter.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Sarah 😊

[@ebujvt65]

Wow that was a big job done in a couple of days. Already looking a lot different. Love this part . Even better than cruzing. Maybe because its more personal and I like redesigning . Completely redid uou 5th wheel trailer. Took spring, summer and part of fall. Love it bright light and cheerful

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@Peter-nv3wu]

Like the boat Kayleigh, nice one ! Make it a happy home, and enjoy every new day on it.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Peter 😊

[@annettewalsh4973]

Brilliant job. Looks great, bright and fresh.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Annette 😊

[@deliaholliday1938]

Love the colour you picked you will get it all done just take your time see you next time keep safe

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Delia 😊

[@richardholmwood1468]

Loving the new look, you're doing a great job, don't get disheartened by the set backs, happens to everyone at some stage.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Richard!

[@lisadefries6718]

All your hard work is paying off boat looks so fresh and bright😊

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Lisa it’s getting there 😊

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Wow what a huge difference. Well done you. Brilliant.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@francishughes5205]

Excellent work. You have a good eye for colours. Boatie looking great.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Francis 😊

[@billsfotos1948]

Love your choice of colours and green is my favourite colour anyway Look forward to seeing finished product

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Bill! Me too!

[@cherryclark2572]

Love the colour choices! I tend to forget about black, but it’s beautiful. Really love your energy and commitment and look forward to the next stage of the renovation.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Cherry! Me too. Experimenting a bit with this boat 😊

[@douglassellek9963]

Well done very nice 👍 Doug

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Doug 😊

[@pilpelet100]

You did a beautiful job. That green looks so good.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Ruth 😊

[@suehawkins2566]

Lovely job. We’ve got those blinds and used magnets in the end instead of the hook to get a tighter fit ... depends on the frame you have x

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Sue. Good idea with the magnets!

[@soomay9855]

Looks so much better 👏🏻👏🏻 Well done. Oh & yes it was the wrong drill bit! Wood drill bits have something like a sharp pointed spike in the centre. You’re doing good girl!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@rexgeorg7324]

Its nice to get a bit of space

[@sarahwilliams6684]

Looks great love the green looking really homely xx💕💕

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Sarah 😊

[@beckyholmes8519]

I love the green accent wall beautiful shade of green! Nothing goes smooth when doing DIY does it but you are doing a great job hang in there sending good energy from Oregon!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Becky! Good to have you onboard 😊

[@jillosler9353]

What a transformation! Hard work when doing it alone and in confined spaces - but the great result makes it so worthwhile. The finishing touches, like painting the standard bookcases, is really turning your boat into your home.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Jill 😊

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great paint job. I love the green wall, so rich looking. I admire your tenacity to take on this job. I would rather be horse whipped than paint. Looking forward to future videos of your renovations. I just found your channel and I love it so I did hit the subscribe button...and the bell. Have a Blessed day.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Margaret 😊 I’m glad you subscribed, thank you!

[@sueevans1152]

What a difference a lick of paint does love the green wall especially the teardrop mirror brings it out , u will put ur own stamp on it in no time x

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Susan 😊

[@ellemdee276]

That shade of green is really wonderful - instantly relaxing & so fresh with the crisp white! Plus, the best thing is it works in all seasons so it should help make the saloon seem both cool & airy in summer and warm & cozy in winter. So glad you're filming all the renovations & re-styling this time, it's my favorite part!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Elle it does feel relaxing. Thanks for your comment I really appreciate it 😊

[@mindless-confusion]

Looks fantastic and loved the Kanban as well

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Tony 😊

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I love that shade of green, classic but contemporary at the same time, looking good!

[@francishughes5205]

I’m a fan of yours too Lois. Love your work on Artkula.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Lois 😊

[@islaws4589]

It looks like the Scooter is delivering beaming smiles as well as carting things to & from your boat 😁👍

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

I love it. It’s such good fun!

[@islaws4589]

@@LiveaboardLifestyle Guess they are a perfect fit for a boat too!

[@Nighttrunker]

Loving the green and white very nice

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Mike 😊

[@junco477]

Well done.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@talesfromthetiller]

The paper version of Trello :)

[@andrewwright9678]

Buetiful job looks great

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Andrew 😊

[@cal7184]

Looks great! Hands up, I didn't think I would like the green, but it looks brilliant! One of my dogs insists in a belly rub first thing in the morning too! 😂😂 The drill bit you bent was a masonry bit for brick/concrete. (Sorry to be a smart a***e) wood drills are normally black, metal bits brass coloured & masonry, silver with a spade shaped end. Drill may have been on hammer setting too. ( for use when drilling masonry). Hey, life is a learning curve & you're not afraid to tackle any job, so respect & more power to you. I love the plan board, brilliant idea, I need one of those to manage my day to day life! 😂😂. The boat will look amazing when you are finished with, can't wait to see it. Take care Kayleigh.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊 lol I realise that now haha. Thanks for your lovely comment!

[@RickDeckard6531]

That green contrasts really well with the white. And the white makes the boat look so much bigger. Suggest you move from a wood/coal stove to a diesel stove to reduce your indoor air pollution and keep that white looking crisp and fresh.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊 I am looking at costings for that at the moment.

[@kevinscott8267]

It’s looking good well done you 👍

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@kyliejackson2681]

Looks great hon ....... cheers from New Zealand

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Kylie 😊

[@jonnyrocket3659]

My first watch of your videos.. looking forward to see how you renovate the boat, as I've been thinking for years of getting one myself.. lovely dogs by the way !

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Jonny 😊

[@markwilkinson2812]

Great job

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Mark 😊

[@shanegreen2583]

The green looks way better than that red

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

I think so 😊

[@lornaeaketts-rogers2812]

Looking amazing, absolutely love the green ☺️💕🌱

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Lorna 😊

[@angelaabbott6450]

What a lovely colour that green is Kayleigh, green is such a calming colour very nice against the white. Keep up the good work x

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Angela 😊

[@owlman9297]

Don't know if anybody's mentioned this but that looks like a masonry drill bit , and drilling through wood is like cutting through metal with a butter knife . However you're doing a great job.😁

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Lol yes it was a masonary one hehe thank you Paul 😊

[@martinworrall5888]

You have done a brilliant job, well done 👍

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Martin 😊

[@mrpatrickwilson1]

I would always recommend Dormer drill bits as a retired engineer. Never go for ‘carbon steel’ Love the green.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Patrick I’ll check those out 😊

[@christinetaylor6897]

Wow you've done really well, love that green vast improvement. Also the bookcases look amazing. You can move that posti-it across now. Best wishes Christine x

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Christine 😊

[@enniscorthyboy]

Good effort. 👍👍

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks 😊

[@bobt3374]

Chill out The walls look gorgeous nice & bright. Even if you live in a house you can never find the parts you want but i think you have done well. also got rid of the chair that was a bonus. Take care. 😎

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Bob 😊

[@NarrowboatWill]

Great job. There's always a frustrating spot in DIY.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you! That’s true 😊

[@robtheplod]

Looks good!!!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@garyheap3780]

Well done for persevering and getting it done. Such a massive improvement and it looks like the scooter was the best purchase ever!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Gary

[@christaylor4145]

Your decorating looks really great, and the dark green really works,you have obviously been working very hard,regarding your drill bit I think looking at it ,that you have used a masonry bit instead of a wood bit, but well done anyway and all the best to you.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Chris. I realise on reflection that was a masonry bit 😂

[@tiggasmum]

Good job :)

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks 😊

[@smullen2000]

What happened with the engine service you mentioned in the last vlog. Did you manage to get all the work done? I was a little concerned about the noise around the alternator area so I hope that wasn't a problem. Hopefully you might show a vlog on all that work soon. The green looks lovely and cosy and it's nice to see you progressing. Well done you!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you. I will do an update soon on all the engine works 😊

[@annhydeArtist]

I love how your little dog didn’t want to get out of bed, behaving like a teenager 🤣..... Well done with the decorating - as with all jobs, we find you have to do 10 to do the original, heyho such is life, but doesn’t it feel like a great achievement in the end. 👍👏

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Ann, I’m pleased with it!

[@jowattful]

Love the green wall! Well done.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@eppot1]

like your improvments.. cheep drillbits can be soft.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@AT-ld7kg]

6:15 are you insured for the transport of dangerous goods? 🤣

[@jillipepper5353]

There is probably steel behind the wood, possibly why you can’t get screws or hooks to go through.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Possibly!

[@hermanmuntinga8523]

Nice result. The green color looks good, the red gave a cheap feeling.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks 😊

[@carliem9494]

Coming along nicely!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@Simon-rx7sv]

The cabinet paint works very well I have a real wood hallway table with glass inlays that is just to big you have given me an idea that now I thinking I could trim it to size and paint it, which paint did you used and did you need a primer

[@jillipepper5353]

Were you not listening? She said what each type of paint was before she started painting each step.lol

[@Simon-rx7sv]

I dont think the cabinet paint was mentioned as it was right at the end of the video, now I will have to go back and double check :)

[@jillipepper5353]

@@Simon-rx7sv sorry, I didn’t realize she’d not mentioned that one, 🤗 my bad

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi Simon, I’ll check when I’m back at the boat and let you know 😊

[@SiFit-Gym]

Wall looks much better although I am biased as I do prefer the darker spectrums of green

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Simon 😊

[@chevyimp5857]

Did you replace the water pump yourself? Your pretty strong lifting that chair out.. top marks if you did. lovely colour on that wall..

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

No I got an engineer to do it as it was expected not to be that. It needed further diagnosis that I could do. No I filmed my partner did lifted it out for me 😊

[@thenotanarrowboatvlog184]

love your vid have a grate day

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you, you too!

[@PBMicrosTube]

New paintwork looks good and thankfully you've got rid of that granny chair. Bad news about the electric scooter - they are not allowed on towpaths, pavements or roads - only on private land.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

I’m sure that sofa is a chair

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Lol

[@adds91]

The green looks great, and it all looks so much fresher 😁 are you waiting until you’ve moved the bed to put another sofa in?

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Sam. Yes hoping to get the bedroom decorated in the next few weeks then will order the sofa 😊

[@mikehurley5052]

Is the chimney roof collar on your to do list? I can see water stains on the flue.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Yes definitely Mike 😊

[@Bicyclehub]

The green is a great improvement. It looks like you used a masonary drill bit. Has it got a sort of spade shape on the end?

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks. I think it probably was, that’s why it didn’t work! Hehe

[@kidsilver]

Love the Emerald Green colour and the connection to the Emerald Isle mountain which your boat is named after (I think that’s right). Anyway it’s looks very chic. I’m sure the interior will look wonderful by the time you’re finished.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Brian. She is named after the mountain Slievenamon in Ireland 😊

[@travisyeti3679]

The emerald green looks amazing

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Travis 😊

[@travisyeti3679]

Anytime

[@rexgeorg7324]

when it to drill bits you pay for what you get

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

That’s true!

[@johnnymason3392]

Bet your new boyfriend has been a great help doing your boat up

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

He has been!