Updated House Tour & My 2024 House Goals!

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timestamps:
0:00 how i felt about 2023
3:20 thanks to our sponsor, skillshare!
4:25 the structural things i accomplished!
6:30 the beautiful things i accomplished!
11:02 my plans for 2024
22:03 what about the kitchen?
22:40 outro!
☞ My name is Ariel and I’m a Canadian writer and KZbinr. I'm currently making videos sharing the renovations of my 1850s Gothic Revival house. I own five pairs of overalls, organize my bookshelves by genre and then by colour, and my favourite book is Animal Farm. I also co-host a podcast, Books Unbound, where I share my love of reading every week. Thanks for visiting!
☞ Thanks for watching! ☜

[@spookyfish24]

One of my favorite things about your renovation videos is that I feel like you're customizing the house for YOU, not as a flipped property for profit. I love when people are able to set down roots and thrive. Thank you again for sharing!

[@reginewilhelmsen2161]

You have done such an amazing job on this house. I follow a lot of renovation videos on youtube, but your videos are the ones that give me the warmest feeling. Your house is so so charming and I love that its right next to a creek/river. So cozy! You're living the dream, girl(I understand it might not always feel like it haha). I can't wait to see what is to come xxx

[@sydneyschallock7426]

What are some other good renovation channels that you watch? I only watch Ariel but I would love more content to watch

[@ArielBissett]

Thank you so much 🥲🥲🥲

[@reginewilhelmsen2161]

@@ArielBissett Thank YOU for all your great content 🥰❤️

[@lionfearts]

@@sydneyschallock7426 Kaylah Stroup! She just started making videos again and her house is gorgeouss

[@hawaldk]

The thing I love about Ariel’s channel is that I’m on the same level skillwise and budgetwise 😂. The ideas she has are so much more manageable and inspiring because I can see myself doing them rather than wishing I could.

[@emmathomas2832]

Honestly not doing the kitchen right this second is absolutely the right call. My dad decided to redo the kitchen when my mum was very pregnant and there was so much stress about whether or not it would be finished before my sister was born. Skip the stress, do it later! Im also so excited to see the progress on the spooky room! I'm always fascinated by rooms like it.

[@madbabie]

your comment made me think she was pregnant

[@spacebar9733]

@@madbabie omg thank you for this comment I was like omg she’s pregante?!?!

[@jwatson11]

Re the secret room - I just rewatched your first empty house tour and when you tour this room you literally *open the mirror cabinet* and say: "I tried opening this, there was no secrets unfortunately" !!!

[@queenoffabulous2156]

Real life foreshadowing

[@Katie_DelTaco]

It made my heart sing when you said "the windows are in dire need of restoration" instead of "replacement"... Window restoration is a big undertaking, but it's so worth it! You're such an amazing, thoughtful steward of this house. Thank you for sharing the process with us internet strangers. And do you know how you seem in this video? ✨industrious✨

[@ArielBissett]

You know just what to say!!!!!! 🤩

[@christinam6516]

Well said Katie!!!

[@AnnaBell033]

@@ArielBissettdefinitely check out Xo Macenna! She refinished her windows DOWN TO THE GLAZING and documented it for our eyeballs.

[@halfheartdead7149]

i like how you take privacy of yourself and your family seriously! excited to see what you accomplish this year ❤

[@halfheartdead7149]

also saw the thumbnail of this video again, it's such a beautiful photo of you and your hard work ❤️

[@ArielBissett]

Double thank you!! This is so nice ♥️♥️ one of my secret goals is to try more with my thumbnails so I really appreciate this specifically haha

[@lauramitchell6725]

I agree! (However,if you’re looking for content,I’m sure you could do your porch repair close up without giving away your location?)

[@jaysjungle]

THE YEAR OF HEATING IS HERE!!!!!!

[@ArielBissett]

You know what’s up 🥲

[@clemoswin]

When I realized finishing upstairs included the ✨ spooky room ✨ 🤩🤩🤩🥳

[@staceyn2541]

The easiest, cheapest, and most impactful change I love is replacing all the light switches and outlet plates. I chose decorative bronze ones (from Lowe's) so they weren't cheap, but I bought a room's worth at a time and even had to special order a few. This small change made a huge difference, making a boring newer build house feel like my home and not a rented box. When we sold that house, I took the plates with me and was able to use them in my next home. This also created a great sense of continuity in our living space. I can still remember the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment I felt every time I finished the replacements in each room. When we moved out, the last thing I did was remove them and replace them with the awful boring ones. It was meaningful because it was a gesture that acknowledged this was no longer our home, but the house of a new family. Sounds silly, but we lived there for the first ten years of my kids lives and leaving hit me harder than I expected. I love how cozy your upstairs hallway feels, can't wait to see what you choose for the bathroom!

[@melaniehash5852]

Completely agree with this. I did that with the vent covers and it gives me so much joy seeing something a little bit unique instead of the plain ones

[@emilyb898]

hey ariel, i don’t know if you’ve ever looked into doing something to stabilize the banks of the river behind your house, but if you’ve never had someone take a look at it, i would recommend it. i know a family who’s house sat close to a river that flooded after a big snow and the extra water destabilized the banks and made their house unlivable, as it was falling in :( it might not be a problem for you, but safety first!!

[@lorrainethomas241]

Love that you're feeling "rested in a deep way". One needs that for a renovation. Cheers🍾

[@courtneyG89]

You channel is literally my Hulu/MAX watch series😂 Every time you upload, I stop what I’m doing, grab a hot beverage, and shut off the world for a moment to take in the special projects/announcements. Thank you for being everyone’s ray of sunshine these past few years!☀️🌈 So much love from Nashville, TN💛

[@nataliereed295]

Since you understandably don’t want to share the front of your house, one idea would be to do a video of a flower/plant bed if you do any landscaping. It would be an aspect of the project that could still maintain your privacy as long as you’re careful with your angles. It might look sparse until the plants grow in but either update later once they grow in or don’t share at all so there’s even less chance of someone identifying your house. Plants do so much to help make a house have more curb appeal.

[@AvecPoesie]

Thank you Ariel for motivating me as a young female homeowner. Your videos lit the fire within my Spirit to commence my decor journey. Your aesthetic is endearing beyond measure and I think about your home often. I learned about FB Marketplace from you and have since acquired some absolutely phenomenal pieces. Thank you. 🖤

[@ArielBissett]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment!!! ♥️

[@geovannymorajr.1065]

​@@ArielBissett i like your glasses

[@michellepolly7868]

I honestly love hearing about the structural stuff as well as the cosmetics. Love your attitude and energy towards your house!

[@Squabetty]

Biggest and most important renovation on 2023 was YOU!! The “year off” (um…..a hell of a lot DID get done) was a well deserved and productive time…. The happiest year of your life!! Your mental health and enjoyment of life is so much more important than getting the house done. That said I’m still really looking forward to all your videos in 2024!!

[@karinaburana562]

I'm in love with Doug-Cam. What a treat (and good boy).

[@JodieMiners]

It would be great if you can do some little details on the front, like replacing the sills or just litte bits. Maybe do a slide show of images so you can ensure you only show tiny details that don't show the whole house. I appreciate the work you do to protect your privacy. Can't wait to see the bathroom and the spooky room!

[@lindakleiner5734]

You’ve done such a terrific job doing your home. Every person needs a break to get their creative juices flowing again. Love your video and seeing your progress ❤

[@allisond3184]

I feel you!! My husband and I moved into our house 7 years ago - shocking to me - this is the LONGEST I’ve ever lived ANYWHERE! I’m 40 years old and I grew up with a father in the military so I moved every 1-3 years my entire life, even after I moved out on my own. It took my husband (who also moved quite often all of his life) and I a few years to feel settled and even then we were like “our next house we’ll do this and that…” and then we were like “wait, why are we going to move again? This house is actually perfect for us and we can do SO MUCH with it and the land we own…” and now we’re SETTLED settled in here and working on making it truly our own. Last year we added four new raised garden beds, this year we’re adding chickens, our next big goal is an addition with attached garage and office spaces…it feels good to finally feel settled for the first time in my life. I’m SO excited for you!

[@NeoQBirdie]

I'm excited to see the spooky room become the master suite! If it was me, I'd put a lovely stand alone soaker tub in front of whichever window faces the stream! Can't wait to see your ideas!!

[@susanmark2000]

She doesn't like baths. But that sounds divine!

[@Joferry2000]

If you fix everything needed on the outside of your house. Then rent an airless paint sprayer you could paint your whole house 2 coats in under 1 week. I painted a one story house 2 coats in 1 day, except the trim which took 2 days. I had no help. Doing only part it the house at a time is not very efficient

[@acookies2541]

Watching an Ariel video is the perfect end to the day!!!

[@objectionhearsay2415]

I’m so excited to share with you my build. I am making an 1800 East Tennessee cabin diorama. I wanted to do one wall using wall paper. I love your hall that u used “Strawberry Thief” wallpaper. I researched the wall paper. It came out in the 1890’s. I found where I can order it in the 1/24 scale and so I did. It is being custom made and should be here at the beginning of February. Right now I’m attaching my shingles and grouting my fireplace. I love your videos and am going to join your patron. I hope u find it cool that I implemented your creativity a bit in my cabin.

[@paigelane5031]

SPOO-KEY-ROOM! SPOO-KEY-ROOM!SPOO-KEY-ROOM! I'm here for it and cannot wait to see how it turns out! It's my dream to have a house and find hidden spaces like that. So cool.

[@bingobongo0001]

It looks beautiful Ariel! You've come so far. I can't wait to see what you accomplish in 2024.

[@Hillary429]

That fact you are still smiling and excited to keep going is the biggest accomplishment of all.. you are such an inspiration Best of luck with your Industrious 2024!!!

[@geegurl25]

I am SO EXCITED for Ariel’s 2024 project list!! You better believe I’m signing up for your Patreon to personally support the “Spooky Room”!

[@LeahGratiot]

YESSSSSSSSSS!

[@LOUISE__97]

She is like the most endearing person ever lol

[@phoebemyers5245]

I’ve just been rewatching all of your house videos. This time with my parents because they love you as much as I do! Can’t wait to show them this one ❤

[@itsGabrielaCristina]

Be super proud of the work you’ve done!! Sometimes it’s also about living in the space before making big changes so giving yourself space to thrive in the space always gives you more perspective. I am so excited for the 2024 plans!

[@blumeshullman8002]

Isn't it ironic in a way, that the outside is private and the inside is public? I mean, I know WHY, I just think it's an interesting thought.

[@melbeeez]

Love the tiles in the bedroom! Wondering if putting a white or natural wood molding around the edges in the floor would make it look more finished? Unless you prefer the raw scalloped edge or couldn't be bothered of course. The house has come such a long way, thank you for sharing the journey and all your creative designs with us!

[@ER-xl6cs]

I am SO HAPPY to see you and hear your voice (which is so soothing) again! I am so interested in your progress on the house! On a cold, snowy Friday, after an exhausting week, this is such a welcome gift! Thank you for sharing!

[@mellowmanta8975]

I started watching these videos for the hope of seeing your eventual plans to update the Spooky Room, but then I got addicted to your personality and content haha. So I'm EXTRA EXCITED now that you are doing all these cool projects BUT ALSO THE SPOOKY ROOOOOOOOOOOOM

[@brendasnow8255]

I don’t know; I am thrilled with the recent exterior paint job on my house every time I approach it.

[@jenwylie4093]

You have accomplished so much in a short amount of time. We had a contractor in our house not too long ago. He was saying how indecisive his clients are. They hire him to do a job, then change the plans. He has to come back to fix the new plans, and it happens over and over. He said that he has some clients that never finish any jobs. You have done a wonderful job so far!

[@lauramitchell6725]

My brothers are contractors and it’s their constant struggle.

[@conifercrow]

I love seeing all the progress on your house (even if you didn't think this past year was that productive!), but I have to say...MORE DOUG. We need MORE Doug. #teamDoug

[@mindys5555]

It's funny that you even have to have a disclaimer about not doing as much as the last *three years nonstop*. Like of courseeee it'll slow down at some point. That's the nature of working so hard for so long! Lots of the big stuff is done and it's time to rest a bit more

[@mandayful]

I understand not wanting to show the outside of the house, but maybe when it comes time to do the back of the house you could show that! plus some landscaping/garden design would be really cool in the future cause the property you live on seems so awesome with lots of potential!

[@summergardens]

I love your videos! Even short ones celebrating your outdoor-related victories with maybe your story and experience would be enjoyable, even if you don't document the whole process like your indoor renos. Just a thought! Good luck with your 2024 projects!

[@kazzerism]

Can I just say I am SOOOOOOO EXCITED to see you tackle the spooky room!!! I've honestly been waiting 3 years for this so I cannot wait to see what you do with it lol. Looking forward to more house videos this coming year, they are always such a treat to see in my subscriptions.

[@emmaclare9066]

I audibly gasped and clicked within seconds. So excited to watch (and then force my mom to watch lol)

[@phoebemyers5245]

😂😂😂

[@ArielBissett]

I love when people watch these vids with their moms 🥲

[@poodlegirl55]

Don't think you didn't do much. You are very smart to have done the roof and the electrical. Decor can always come later. We got a new furnace and air conditioner and a new driveway and that was 20 thousand dollars! But it is importyant.

[@Notanotherstephanie]

So glad you got the rest you deserved and so dearly needed! Spending time in your community with friends and family is so nourishing! I'm loving your approach to house renovations and am excited to see the progress

[@lindaroyal8161]

I've been subscribed to your channel since the beginning. It's been great watching the transformation and the house come to life. I like how you're focused on finishing the entire upstairs and crossing it off the list. I, personally, would love to see the front of your house. From the upstairs reading nook, it looks like the unique Gothic style window would be in the front of your home and such a special feature. I do understand wanting to not reveal your location, I'm sure we all respect that. I don't think anyone would be able to figure out your location just by seeing the front of the house. We only know you're in Canada. Maybe not show the entire front but at least share the window once the outside has been painted and freshened up. Thank you.

[@Stacy_SJA]

So im doing tiling right now… definitely not on your level tho! But I found this tile, backsplash trim. It’s just a long trim that you can add to the front or sides of your tile work. Maybe there’s something better? But I think that would also give your fireplace tile floor a more finished look. It’s very cheap too, less than $10 for 10ft.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Great idea!

[@aksez2u]

Sounds like Ariel is going to have a very busy year! A little bird tells me she has a lot of reading to do as well 🙂. Looking forward to all the upcoming videos!

[@donna25871]

If you can afford it Ariel a couple of sky lights in the spooky room will give you so much sunlight…and you can look out at the stars at night.

[@andreamalik2961]

I love the roof shape of the spooky room.

[@ArielBissett]

Me too 😍😍😍

[@saraisreading4231]

Ariel I moved into a new apartment in June. I unpacked my last bin of stuff less than a month ago. You got a LOT done in 2023! 😂

[@ArielBissett]

Hahahahaha I’m still proud of you ♥️

[@alessamiridis5476]

I'm so exited for this years' videos!!! There aren't words to describe how much I enjoy and am filled with joy when watching you. Your laughter is so contagious and your positivity and way of seeing things makes me want to do better. Thank you for sharing your proyects! ❤️

[@bialinsbear2681]

these goals let me very curious bc if ur folks move out and u decide to make creepy room ur bedroom, theres 2 EXTRA rooms upstairs right? what are they gonna be 👁👁 the pets room? books unbound studio? book truck operation center? book binding special room? whatever unfolds you have me super hyped lol

[@pollyellman4905]

I watched this video last night and I literally woke up and watched it again because I'm so excited about 2024 house renovations! Congratulations on 3 years in your house, Ariel. You've done so much amazing work up to this point and I'm so glad you're finally feeling settled in

[@xingcat]

How very exciting, to think of all the things you're going to get done upstairs! I think personal happiness for 2023 is much more important than ticking projects off your list, and it's been great to keep up with all the projects and plans you've done so far. Here's to a fabulous 2024 that's just as great personally, and maybe has some cool projects to follow along with!

[@fromseatostars7085]

Go Ariel! Your home is looking amazing, looking forward to your 2024 progress. Energy efficiency is a wonderful thing. And Doug is a sweet baby.

[@ArielBissett]

Thanks, Priscilla!!! It’s amazing how genuinely jazzed I am about home efficiency hahaha full adulthood is here

[@donschamun273]

Rooms are settings for events while the exterior of a home is often just cover art.

[@Luna-po5ui]

what about the tile in the dining room? I think it looks so lovely, but I don't think it's been featured in a video yet? Correct me if I'm wrong! I'd love to hear you chat about it. I'm about to tile the fireplace in my bedroom and I'm aaaabsolutely taking inspiration from your color schemes. I just love your beautiful colorful house so intensely, and honestly think you made a lot of progress this year in all the important ways! Can't wait to see what your and your house's 2024 looks like

[@crazybiogeek]

I've been following you since before you bought this house and 1. I can't believe it's been years now, cause it feels like months. What is time? and 2. This random internet stranger is SO PROUD of you. Congrats on all the beautiful work you've done and good luck on your future projects. And even if you don't show us the outside of your house, which is FAIR to want privacy, at least show us what color you pick and stuff.

[@elizabethandrus3848]

I loved your tour! It reminds me of my own home renovation done in my twenties. Ah youth! You are such fun to watch. Elizabeth

[@nancychestnut8928]

First of all, nice to see you back. Second, be so proud of yourself! Your house is progressing very nicely. It's personal, it's pretty and you came up with very good solutions to the problems so far. That spooky room has such potential. Glad you found an electrician which is so important. Keep going, you've done an amazing job. Thank your parents and kiss your pets. They're important too! Glad you got a chance to recharge. Now get to work! 😊

[@ninegreydaisies]

So exciting! I recently found your channel from the surprise room behind the sink video and binged the rest of the house videos. Love how you're decorating and remodeling. Reminds me a lot of how my dad would work on the house I grew up in. Can't wait to see more progress!

[@user-qk8uq4hh3k]

I knew of a man that every year he painted one side of his house.His home always looked beautiful.

[@the.ellemars]

You’re doing such an incredible job of breathing life back into this beautiful home, room by room.

[@strom51]

A skylight in the spooky room would just be perfect on the slanted walls!

[@itscarolinemary]

perfect timing ❤ been loving your home reno videos 💕🫶

[@kimvanek2322]

Always love a good Ariel home video!!! I think you made great progress and you have such an awesome attitude towards your home and the renovation process!! Sending love from Ohio and looking forward to the ongoing work!!😊

[@HealedandThriving]

Your house is so beautiful. I CANNOT wait for your spooky room Reno. Freaking amazing room!

[@samanthaturner1836]

So excited!!

[@ThousandTimesBefore]

Very excited!

[@MammaBear.]

Do you have an Amazon wish list? If not, you should seriously get one and link it here. A lot of people might really enjoy purchasing specific things for your house. It would make them feel more connected and involved.

[@Hippiechick11]

You have done an incredible amount of work on your house since you moved in. I'm glad you had a chance last year to stagger the projects and get some rest. Looking forward to seeing what you do this year!

[@dodgethis_]

Can't wait 🤩

[@michellecorriveau6979]

Yes i've been waiting for this!

[@lindajasmin4914]

Can’t wait! So fun!!👌

[@loserplanet]

Can't wait! 🎉

[@cypriennezed5640]

HUGS!! 💜

[@Merle.Jeromin]

Can't wait! Super excited!!

[@kmck25]

So excited for the spooky room!!

[@thehappyplate]

Can’t wait to follow along with the house journey in 2024 🎉

[@rosiehoy4736]

Awesome. Can't wait

[@clairebryan9059]

What a wonderful way to document your progress year after year! So very proud of the work you're doing, I love your home and your videos and I am so excited for what is to come!

[@au_clair_de_la_lune]

Can't wait!! 😁🤗

[@authormaryanngestwicki]

Awesome Updates!!

[@AriFoxWrites]

Love it sm! Keep up the good work!

[@sarahmcdonough7713]

this is one of my favourite series ive ever watched in all the time ive been watching youtube. cant wait to see what you do with the house this year.

[@clarecarter9172]

So excited to see what’s to come!

[@lexichapman7588]

I'm so excited!

[@BobHogvall]

So excited to see it all!!

[@loveArtnotFood]

Why not use the spooky room as a master bedroom either for you or for your parents? Or as a second house? Because it's big! It can also be a book, recreational, game room.

[@danabaginski5310]

Excited to see your progress this year!!

[@dusty1754]

I'm so glad you had a happy 2023.

[@indoorsyren3955]

I can’t wait to see the projects you tackle this year!

[@fmarginalia]

Love those drapes in the study around the shelves!

[@Jennifer-on8ln]

So excited for the videos this year!! ❤

[@ChicagoLisa007]

Yeah, a new video!

[@tovahgoldfine5146]

This is my favorite channel.

[@tiffanycave5974]

Yay!!! Was hoping too see u asap! ❤ dying for kitchen make over

[@annmariemarin5513]

Great job!

[@samanthadunbar3480]

Can't wait to see what you do! ❤