Using Decorations to Un-Ugly an Ugly Room

[@npflaum]

2 weeks ago, my estranged father had a stroke. When I entered his house, I was confronted with 15 years of paperwork and a mountain of trash. I felt totally overwhelmed, but then I asked myself "What would Mack do?" With that, I picked a small area and began to clear a space. I did this for days(along with a good friend who came in from out of town). Whenever I would get angry with my Dad for leaving me with this mess, I remind myself of what you would say about having compassion. I remembered that he was sick and that he wasn't doing this out of malice. Finally, after I sorted and cleaned as much as I could, I called a local company to haul stuff away and do a final cleaning. If I hadn't been watching your videos all this time, I don't know if I would have had the strength to get through this. Now I can spend time with my dad during his final days in hospice, rather than deal with what he left behind. Thank you, Mack. You made a difference.

[@anneoconnorao]

I support you!!

[@lisaconroy8689]

You can do it !

[@annemartinsen7214]

WWMD....got to love that

[@goodyk3431]

I’m proud of you. Good job 👏

[@Jazzy.girl.Sarah2023]

Wow, sending you strength.

[@overnitegirl1987]

As a former work horse delivery person who sustained career ending injuries from an on the job, dog mauling, I cannot tell you how much this is going to help the gal in Kentucky. It took me years to get through the mental damage, not even mentioning the physical destruction. I had great support from friends, medical folks and especially my husband. You will be taking so much weight off of her shoulders. You're a good man!

[@punknaught]

Could just save gas and Ride the Moose down.

[@carolgadles7045]

😂😂😂😂

[@smartchikchick]

But should he take the house moose or the garage moose?

[@emmuluihu8357]

🤣

[@Jazzy.girl.Sarah2023]

😅😅😅

[@marionrosannaanna4590]

Moose 🫎 now automatically reminds me of Mac 🥰

[@VeroDeLaPointe]

I’m looking at your channel with my boys. For them seeing a adult male autistic just like them have a business, have children, be a grand dad, being able to be in a loving relationship, having a business and being able to juggle real life. Make them looking forward to grow up and know they will be able to care for themself and others.

[@lesliehahn51]

Fantastic!

[@ahveganpizzabella]

Well except for the relationship now... (separated now which is why this new house is decorated ) Awooo

[@VeroDeLaPointe]

@@ahveganpizzabella Yeah, not something fun or to look forward to. Hope he take time for himself.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Really? He’s autistic? No idea! He’s awesome!

[@bleebleeblahblah]

I'm sorry for you and understand what it's like wondering if your going to see your kids in a healthy relationship but trust it could happen. And, yes, isn't he great, and he's helping people without the judgementalness.

[@pattitowry6114]

That poor lady!! How traumatic for her! I’m so glad you can help her. You will be such a blessing!❤️

[@cloverhighfive]

Your channel seems so simple on the surface - cleaning, organizing, making a house a home - but every time I read the comments, I see how it's helping a lot of people, including me. Your channel is important to so many people and I'm so happy this woman in Kentucky gets to have you for a week to help her with all the things. Looking forward to the videos, I hope she recovers well and fast!

[@Jendromeda]

it's helped me alot. i have a donation truck coming in two weeks taking 15 bags of clothes and junk away.....third time this year. everytime i watch this channel i get rid of stuff and/or clean. He is a miracle !! and a miracle worker.

[@Sorchia56]

@@Jendromeda I got a skip last year after watching him for a year! I finally just got to it and filled that skip in two days. It was life changing.

[@crisallen3178]

I know you're not with your wife anymore, but how did her surgery go? Is she feeling better?

[@marinard6293]

Love how you soundproofed your bedroom walls with baseball caps.

[@Theoteta]

I thought the same thing when I saw it!!!!

[@d.k.s.4057]

Funny comment! LOL

[@justinanovak8040]

😂

[@annafox7474]

😅

[@gingercougar]

I had to fast forward through that! All those holes in the wall! Ugh

[@Sorchia56]

You are a LEGEND!!! You made your house a beautiful home. My husband used to laugh at me when I’d do a deep clean, all the laundry and get rid of all rubbish lying about just before going on vacation. Even changed all the sheets! I told him it was for two reasons: if something happens to us, 1) will have to come into our home and think “Ugh! Where do we start?”. 2)We come home to a clean house with clean sheets. When the house would start to get a bit messy, he started scheduling holidays 🤣! Cheeky fella! We moved 3 years and after watching you for so long, I hired a skip! It was full within 2 days and it felt so good. Just recently my brother, Aunt and mum died within 18 months of each other. I inherited three homes full of stuff. To say it has been overwhelming is not even close. I have Asperger’s so change and I have never gotten along. Watching you get your new digs in order with a house moose to boot, you’ve lit a fire under my bum! I’m off to order the largest skip for drop off on Monday! Cheers and many blessings. *I’m so pleased your back is better 😊

[@DonnaGB333]

I have to leave everything fresh and clean before I go away too! I think of it as defeating the purpose of going away for a break only to come back to any housework other than suitcase laundry for at least 24hrs after returning 😄

[@doonewatts7155]

I too clean and put fresh sheets on the bed before a holiday. It's a lot less effort when you're thinking about you're upcoming vacation and so lovely to come home to when you're tired but happy

[@charleston1789]

I’m so sorry that you lost so many people in such a short time 😔 my condolences

[@sidereus7]

It's incredible how quickly you made this house a home. I'm impressed by how decisive you are.

[@TraciesLocalLearnings]

That's alot of hats❤🎩

[@Jeanean61TX]

@@TraciesLocalLearnings- Fer Sure, huh? 😂

[@d.k.s.4057]

The decisiveness really was outstanding and I noticed it also. Self-confidence in motion and practice!

[@liliofthewest]

He made it quick thanks to his mooses hord in the garden😂

[@KarenGreene51]

Love it Mac. It will just get better and better with time. You’ve done a beautiful job. ❤

[@sherichesser1783]

I’m just really impressed with your common sense, no nonsense approach to how you handle moose and their issues! You just don’t see enough of it nowadays. Oh, and the house looks great!❤

[@ViktorSarge]

It made me happy to see you do something so "unreasonable" as filling your wall with screws because it makes you happy to hang the hats. I like to paint watercolor but I don't hang them. I should start doing that. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MinnieEvans-m6r]

Thank you for helping the woman in Kentucky. I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome. I know she is so happy to have your help. Lord knows she has had a difficult time!💙

[@Michelala]

You will never regret it! Holes are so easy to fill that there is no reason to avoid hanging stuff. I keep a $5 tub of spackle and a tester tub of wall paint to fix up the holes when I inevitability get bored and need to move the wall holes lol

[@mikatokai3423]

I have some drawings on paper and I use thumbtacks for them. It could be an option if you have smaller watercolor pieces. For my canvases, I just use the nails though.

[@alonelypenguin5229]

Don't be afraid. I framed the derpy, cross-eyed tiger cone hat my preschool kid made. My in-laws saw it and laughed, like "why would you hang that on your wall??" I think they're just jealous. These are extremely Limited Edition goods. Absolutely off-market.

[@TASmith-ou3is]

​@@MichelalaYes! I used to be afraid to make holes in the wall to hang my pictures, until I found out that just a tiny bit of spackle & paint makes them disappear.😊

[@garnetjewel5268]

Thank you for reminding everyone to follow their hearts and not the trends. Your home, your rules. Dress and decorate in ways that make YOU feel comfortable. Love it!!!

[@anonananas940]

Damn of all your abilities the way you just free handed those clock numbers on to the wall has me in complete shock. That would have taken me 6 hours, a breakdown, and a crisis to get "just right". The place looks amazing! Thanks for bringing us along your personal journey as well as your professional one.

[@marissaalonzo7997]

That's the Autism and OCD, my husband can do it too...their gift

[@foreverajerseygirl1972]

It also amazes me how he can perfectly center something on the wall without a tape measure and pencil :-)

[@laurenj8888]

I have the same clock. It comes with a template that you put on the wall and trace where the shapes go. You just couldn’t see the drawn shapes in the video (you do it lightly with pencil).

[@pkmcnett5649]

He also put the hats in horizontal rows on the larger wall. It looked random to start, but nope, rows

[@gilenasimons7081]

Sometimes people are nervous to make a hole in a wall to hang art for fear of “getting it wrong”. Ty for demonstrating how not over thinking where to place a nail leads to enjoying one’s own owned artwork, and need not take long. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🇬🇧

[@jlaurelc]

I accidentally filled my house with vintage aqua colored stuff without thinking about it like you did, lol. But I was following the instruction to just get what I liked! 😁 I told a friend my favorite color is green and she said "No it's not. Look around." 😂

[@chrishall6355]

Same. So I now also toss some orange around, just to break up the teal.

[@jlaurelc]

@chrishall6355 I've added cherry red and butter yellow. I think we're on the same wavelength, lol.

[@amayautumn]

Teal can be a monster if not used correctly. I use seafoam green, beige and white to off set it.

[@janetswope5695]

Absolutely LOVE the teal accents…totally one of my favorite colors and looks fantastic against the black and white.

[@Jeanean61TX]

Mack, I can tell how happy you are in your new situation and surroundings. You seem so much more energized and upbeat. That makes me happy for you. ♥️

[@shawnbecker9810]

I agree!

[@jessicasimmons3957]

Agreed! ❤

[@curcapsicum]

He CLEARLY said that his name is MEEEeeeh

[@bummblebee77]

I don't watch every video and it seems I have missed many. Why is he in a new home?

[@sampsonspadafore]

@@bummblebee77he separated from his wife. It was mutual and they are still friends. And this house was offered to him after he cleaned it so he took it.

[@pamseclecticplace709]

I'm so glad the woman reached out for your help. You are such a kind hearted person. I love how you care so deeply for others. Watching your channel makes me feel joyful.

[@cathyfield4765]

Wishing you well on the Kentucky cleaning and healing to the client who was so severely injured by the dogs. Begging people to appropriately train their dogs and always have them under control.

[@rredpenn2029]

I kind of love how the clock, with its quirky explosion of black squares, looks as if the hands of the clock spin-kicked the new tile, with its orderly pattern, right into oblivion... it just looks so intentional. Great job, Big Daddy Mack! Lookin' forward to the Kentucky makeover!

[@Squirreltasticqueen]

I wanna paint a tree trunk and some branches under those hats so it looks like hat trees

[@LastingHope]

That would look so cool 😎

[@PokemonGOSpielen]

Genius! Wish I could paint like that - feels like you need a lot of skills and confidence to just paint on a wall directly

[@connied8507]

I want to thank you for the words to help my sister/mother. I was able to go and help for a week at their house. They've gone through some catastrophic health issues that put their house in the pits. By using your understanding vocabulary they learned small goals and how much you can accomplish without any friction between 3 women. I'm back home but they gave me an update. They were able to replace appliances without embarrassment. That's refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washer, and clothes dryer.😮 Bless you for showing me the way.💖

[@marggyreppeto-pi6re]

You need a teal color moose. I have teal curtains and comforter in my bedroom. Kentucky project sounds like a good one. Looking forward to it. Take care Mack and drive safely ❤

[@alwaysthesleepless1]

My mother was a hoarder. She collected a lot of good stuff which we gave 17 cartrailer loads to the charity shop when she passed away. She used to hide stuff and forget where she put it and ordered it again. I really like the blue accent colours in your kitchen well done on making the house more homely. I look forward to seeing the hoarder house.

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

Omg Mack, thank goodness you can help her. That poor woman!😢

[@LValley-kz3yc]

That looks so great. The kitchen is really nice. You are so right it really doesn't matter what era. You just declutter, clean and keep it simple with a pop of color!

[@lindamusser7370]

I'm so looking forward to your trip to Kentucky! You are going to be such a godsend for this lady! I love your decorating style! 🫎

[@normareed9007]

Your house is fast becoming a home. It's beautiful, Mack. You seem as though a weight has rolled off your shoulders, and you're walking taller. So pleased for you. Safe journey to Kentucky. We are looking forward to sharing the fruits of your stay with you. ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@amyhughes4214]

The teal accents made the house a home. I’m glad you were able to add these touches, so when you get home it will help recovery. What a good way to store caps, make them decoration.

[@Dina-lc4bt]

My mom spent more than a year cleaning out my uncle’s apartment after he passed. He was a hoarder that had stuff in plastic bins hoarded to the ceiling. Now she is cleaning out my grandparents’ home since they are now in a care home. It’s kind of insane. I showed her your channel and she loved it. Edit: Your insane hat collection made me laugh out loud. It definitely makes the bedroom feel better.

[@rebeccaashton5390]

Everything is looking sooooo good. It screams "Mack lives here" and I am here for that. 😁 Safe travels. Can't wait to see the coming videos.

[@KJ-wh8fu]

...especially love the Deadpool mask! Hooray for making your home your own!❤

[@starkiller23]

A few things. 1. I love how that kitchen looks with the pops of colour and that funky clock. I love your wall art too, and I especially love the colour of your bedroom walls. Beautiful shade of blue. 2. Please be kind to your moose. He's just a moose. :) 3. I think my cat really likes your voice, as every time I watch one of your videos, she comes over to watch with me, and when you end a sentence, she meows back, as if you can hear her from the other side of the world and through the internet! 4. You are such a wonderful person doing these cleanings for people, understanding that hoarding is a mental health issue, and not shaming people who are hoarders. Having a relative who is a hoarder, I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for "getting it" as the young folk say. I hope your back is all better now.

[@Chrissyhappy]

House is looking fantastic. Glad Jason and family are doing well. Safe travels.😊

[@leslieh747]

The best advice I got for making a new house really feel like home was: Take a trip somewhere for a few days. When you get back, it will feel like home compared to where you've been. Worked like a charm. The strangeness I had been feeling for months totally went away.

[@anonananas940]

I have never seen the level of confidence you portrayed while hanging those hats and I don't think I ever will again.

[@jamiemarsh3422]

Bless you for helping this woman. It took me and my Aunt 2 months to clean out my Mom’s tiny 2 bedroom. She lived in Gramma’s house, so there were things there from the 40s. I wanted so badly to mail the other siblings their stuff, including my 85 yo Aunt’s wedding gown, year books, huge boxes of cards mailed over decades. It was so emotionally draining on top of grieving my Mom. I still have some of that stuff in my basement 🤦‍♀️.

[@Sharon_Massie]

Mack, you’re such an awesome and kind human! We need more caring ppl in this world like you…. And the moose, of course, since he’s helping you too… lol.

[@dmreddragon6]

I did a food delivery once where a neighbors pittie jumped a 6' fence, and came after me. I thought I might be doomed, definitely scared the crap outta me. I tried not to show fear, though I thought my body might lay bloody, and mangled on the super hot pavement. That poor lady- how absolutely terrifying! I think having you there will help in her healing process.

[@sonyagair1219]

Man you seriously have a big heart. 🎉😊

[@OldGreyMare60]

One more thing…I love how you reversed the cabinet and drawer handles in the kitchen. It totally changes the “feel” of them. ❤❤❤

[@LaurieC0812]

Mack, I absolutely love everything you’re doing with your new home. It really has a lot of charm. Safe travels to and from KY.

[@stephanien5372]

I think this video actually altered my brain chemistry. You can just... put stuff up? That you like? Because you like it??? It's that simple??? Seriously though, thank you for sharing your home. I know it's not a small thing to open your own place to the internet and all the uninvited criticism that comes with it. But man, it's so fun and satisfying to watch!

[@sarahh1775]

I’m loving theses house renovation videos. I can’t believe the kitchen transformation .

[@marybedy9760]

Wow, that poor lady! My dad was a depression hoarder. The house wasn't dirty and was well maintained but, yeah, "stuff" like his college engineering textbooks from the 40s and a bunch of broken stuff he had "repaired to death", useless reel to reel tape recorders, etc. I was working when I had to clean out the house but my daughter was living with me and did a lot of the work. Sometimes you just can't do that stuff on your own. Bless you for helping her out.

[@aprilnelson3771]

You have mentioned many times that traveling is uncomfortable for you ,that being said it is very kind of you to help this lady. Thank you I truly wish there were many more people in the world like you

[@veronika.s.]

I love it how you humanly explained the ladie's situation ,hope she recovers soon and god bless you for helping her.

[@morticiamoo9886]

“Really nice comments. “. Lol. Beth is so gonna get you. I love watching you guys play-fighting. It’s so cool to see KZbinrs supporting each others work. Y’all rock! Xoxoxo

[@BubblesintheDesert]

Love the sugar skull light! Your new home feels happy. It almost feels like the house itself is happy that someone is there taking care of it, and making it a home again.

[@hollysamson3808]

Your home is looking like YOURS! Happy for you! Good luck and safe travels to Kentucky! God bless you for helping her out and will be waiting to see her house and your “Magic”. Love from Northeast Pennsylvania!❤

[@deborahwilkins3786]

I now understand why I hang art before finishing unpacking when I move! It does make it feel like my house. I just did it instinctively

[@roravenclaw7797]

That pop of color looks great. What a transformation. I like how you did this without a ton of really expensive equipment. This shows that a person can make changes to their home without professional, expensive power equipment and make it their own. I have seen some channels say they are redoing a room on a small budget but they don't take into account that they have professional grade equipment and a workspace.

[@melodyclark4347]

Prayers for a head to toe healing for the Kentucky lady. Your place is coming along nicely Mack.

[@HelplessDuckling]

I live in Kentucky, thank you so much for traveling here to help a woman that desperately needs it! You're the best :)

[@Lynore_Marie]

0:02 in and the kitchen looks AMAZING 🤩! The teal accents, the shelving, everything’s perfect. Love seeing your vision coming to life !! As someone who suffers from panic attacks, your compassion for the woman you are helping is commendable, and heartfelt.

[@pamhoerner]

Your house is really coming together and it looks wonderful! My heart just about stopped when you spoke of that poor lady's attack. It's a blessing you're on your way to help. I don't want to speak out of turn, but maybe that moose doesn't relish driving with you either! Especially in a Camaro.

[@normahenley5834]

Love the splashes of color! It's looking like Mack's house! Also love that you're traveling to help that lady in her time of need. Bless her heart, she's been through a lot!

[@baggyboo560]

Love the cap collection. And what a simple but effective way of displaying them. ❤

[@ketojo]

You're so incredibly gifted with your vast array of skills. It looks awesome.

[@Estel1312]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your channel. I have a hard time cleaning, and just let the stuff pile up, but when I look at my room and tell myself it's got out of hand and I need to clean, I always put one of your videos on the background, and listen to you while cleaning. Since I started doing that, cleaning doesn't seem like big scary task anymore. Thank you!

[@gilenasimons7081]

Ty Mack for suggesting art. As a collector of art and an artist myself, I know how much art changes the tenor of any home. Plus, I love the teal. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🇬🇧

[@josephdaly2015]

The kitchen is looking fantastic. You make decorating look so easy in every room. Safe travels and looking forward to helping this woman. Wishing her a speedy recovery both mentally and physically. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇👏👍💪🙏💐

[@shirleyp589]

You are a wonderful kind human being and have a deep empathy for people’s struggles not to mention being so organised and creative. One of my favourite channels

[@MaryRass3374]

Hi Mack, The kitchen turned out really nice. Great balance going on. I decorated my bedroom with straw hats once. Loved it!

[@robyn7287]

Your sense of humour is priceless, it makes watching the seriousness of the situations a little easier. Thanking you for your service ❤

[@katiemcarthur4657]

The house is coming together great, and your kitchen is CUTE AS HECK! I am blown away by how much you’ve done in a short time and how comfy the house looks already.

[@seasonschange4337]

My cleaning angel. You are turning this house into a home at break neck speed. But when you feel good and you're not hurting, that's how you roll. Very nice gesture to help this lady in Kentucky. So, with that being said. Safe trip, drive carefully, take breaks when you need them. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of magic you'll be doing. Again, our world needs more People like you. Well, not a carbon copy of you because I truly believe when you were created and born, they broke the mold. ❤ 🙏🙏🙏 Hope your grandson is doing well 🍼.

[@Erinski]

Mack obviously knows a lot more about this than I do, but I still think the best cure for hoarding disorder is to move a couple times. As soon as you have to pack and unpack all your stuff a couple times, you get much less attached to any of the needless items. I firmly believe the fact that I live in a Summer tourist destination, where most places are only available on a October-May lease, is the only reason I don't have the same disorder that both of my grandmothers had.

[@kathygreer2097]

Not so much. I helped my daughter move three times and couldn’t get her to get rid of much. Actually some of her stuff is still at her first house ‘cause her daughter bought it. 😂

[@carolbaker2773]

The house is also an attachment that they cannot get rid of. We had to move my great aunt into a nursing home because she was developing dementia pretty rapidly. We found a place that specialized in dementia care because she required a 24/7 care person and all of the adults in my family have to work and cannot take off for that amount of care. I feel bad but we had to trick her into thinking she was moving into a resort because she would get violent if we suggested she needed help. The staff played along and insured us that this was more common then one would hope. I am not sure the ethics behind our deception to her but she was not safe in her level 9 hoarded 3 story house (I know because it was not safe for 18yr old me!).

[@kg6801]

That's interesting and I'm really glad that helped for you, I can see how that would work for some people. I just want to mention some things so that people don't take away that someone moving house a couple of times is what will or should always be some kind of cure for hoarding disorder for everyone. The regular practicing of prioritising and discarding and weighing up keeping things versus having to do all the work to relocate them is part of the executive function strengthening and therapy that's helpful for treating hoarding disorder. Though with the moving situation it'd depend on the circumstances and where someone was in the severity of symptoms, if someone feels overwhelmed and pressured it's less likely for those skills to be developed and the response can go more the other way, that trying to sort stuff and prioritise feels threatening and that can increase the severity of the symptoms. Just in my own situation, I was in the first level of hoarding and disorganisation beginning to become problematic when I moved the second time and while having to move did highlight the need for prioritising and I was able to discard some stuff, the situation's pressures just exacerbated my overwhelm and made things worse, it wasn't the only thing that did that but it certainly didn't help. I wasn't able to practice or gain abilities I couldn't access at the time, and it added another layer of extreme discomfort to attempts to sort, organise and discard. I'm not sure if by cured you mean you felt you might have been destined to have the disorder but this prevented that, or that you had traits, or that you were diagnosed, but for many the tendency will always be there even after a lot of work to change thinking and responses and increase functionality, another setback in life like an illness or loss or return of depression or anxiety or even just a change in circumstances can have the old tendencies and overwhelm return, so it's helpful to have a plan to recognise and address that and (hopefully have someone to communicate with about it) for the old thought traps not to get too established and overwhelming again. Thank you for sharing that, that's a valuable experience to go through.

[@OldGreyMare60]

@@carolbaker2773In this situation, deception sounds like compassion to me. ❤

[@morganalori]

Thank you Mac, for inspiring me. I finally hung up a cute item I bought a few months ago (the decorate, hang on walls resonated with me). I also assembled a wagon I bought to make it easier to do yard work (only sat in my kitchen for 1 month). I will keep going. Thank you for taking on that poor woman's overwhelming inheritance. Hopefully you'll be able to get her sorted in a good way and maybe find a way for her to monetize some of the hoard. That clock was super cool. the pops of teal are great, hope the moose don't make too many messes while you are gone

[@brendasnow8255]

I love that you’re decorating purposely, making a comfortable home for yourself.

[@sussybaka5322]

Mac my guy, I'm proud of your new start! I am glad you're making this house feel like your home. Much blessings to you my guy!

[@FrolleinMayer]

I love how you did your own pattern with that kitchen clock, it's absolutely beautiful.

[@wowitslena]

that poor girl. i've got a feeling you and her are really gonna bond while you're taking care of her and the house. you're such a noble man! gives me so much hope. also, that wall clock? DOPE man!

[@bjumorrisdatter904]

Mack, you are like a favorite professor I wish I'd had. You make learning new skills fun and interesting. With a bit of real life thrown in.

[@erinnola-raised6543]

Home is what You make it, indeed! Truth spoken to clean & tidy before departing for more than a day. When We lived in New Orleans & had to evacuate several times for hurricanes I made sure all clean/dishes washed & put up etc. for many reasons including mostly desire to return Home as I left it ;)

[@JDurham124]

When we got our 1st college apartment, Walmart was in its Country Blue and Mauve era. But the stuff was cheap and so were we. 35 years later and I still occasionally come across mauve stuff in my house.

[@ACarole]

😂 LOL same! You brought back some memories! 😂

[@trishhoapili7587]

You get so much done and know exactly how you want it. What was a lonely house is definitely becoming your happy home 😊

[@elainehering6535]

I am at the beginning of the video and already feeling my Soul recharge! I am a big fan of your style in your house. I really enjoy another Gen Xer in my boat, and killing it! Thank you for sharing your master class on making OCD your Bitch, your wit, your reno, and your enormous applicable knowledge on so many things we need to get and keep for our lives to be moving forward. I'm glad you can get back to the work you love and the priceless good it does. I am completely content with all your projects at home. Please don’t push your spine or overload yourself. I have learned that none of us gets away with not slowing our pace a bit at our age no matter how well we plan or how determined we are to push through. We just end up paying on the other side. I really do not want that for you! You are a big part of my sanity. Thank you, and don't break yourself. 💟

[@krushed4life]

OMGOSH!!! The kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms look incredible! I cannot believe that after all you've been through this year, you're still spin kicking the hell out of this house. Most people would be sobbing in a corner, but you just... keep... going. You're my hero! 🫡🧢

[@EvelynSaungikar]

We also have a black and white kitchen. Right now I have red accessories, when I get bored I can just change them out to another colour. They were green before. I might try teal next!

[@starklingspars8956]

I think that's the coolest thing about black and white. Any colour POPS and is so visually stimulating, but relieving and happy feeling. I love bright colours so I need that POP...those homes that are too safe and beige bore me. Even though I like beige ( if I'm in the mood for calming tones) people seem to think if they go beige EVERYTHING needs to be beige/ white/ etc. And they forget the POP...imho.

[@catlady9123]

Same, currently it's accented with a dark gold and jade green.

[@rachealsmith5138]

Safe travels, glad to see the house coming together! 😊

[@carly1478]

I like the turquoise kitchen accessories. You were cracking me up with all the screws and hats, such a man thing to do lol but it looks great. Im excited to see the upcoming video and its so thoughtful of you to help that sweet lady!

[@diannedunn2182]

Great job on your home. Looking forward to all upcoming updates & projects. Keep up the great work. Congratulations on the new granddaughter 😊

[@wumologia]

You are such an unwavering voice of reason. Thank you for pointing out the obvious which seems to often get forgotten these days - interior design is NOT about catching passing fads. For one because it's a waste of money to have everything repainted and refashioned every couple years or so - and most importantly because it is OUR house. It's designed to serve our unique needs, not impress other people. Which colour palettes and style of furniture makes us the cosiest and most comfortable is truly nobody's business. (BTW, FNM's Angel Dust is one of my favourite albums of all time as well.)

[@Ms._Purple_Apple]

Your place is coming along nicely. You’re a blessing to help this woman. That’s awful to hear about her getting attacked by dogs. Hopefully she’ll be awarded compensation for her injuries. She obviously has life threatening injuries. Prayers for a speedy recovery. 🙏💞

[@Idolmakercat]

@@Ms._Purple_Apple if she is a Letter carrier, I hope she never, ever goes back. I hope she uses the pants of these people! And if she worked for the post office, I hope they don’t screw her around like they did me.

[@desertsky505]

I love how you support people doing what THEY like In decorating their home. You are a great role model

[@jbmcb]

The kitchen looks great! Some distant acquaintances run a channel called Cavalcade of Food, and a month ago they visited a place called Rambler Ranch, a Nash automotive museum, but it also has a large collection of mid-century kitchen appliances, with one room set up as a diner featuring a lot of turquoise. The decor lines up with what you're doing.

[@pamhoerner]

I love Cavalcade of Food! That trip through Rambler Ranch was so much fun for me, especially since I live in Denver.

[@sandwich382]

The amount of hats told me everything i needed to know. Love this guy!

[@rhondahutchins7584]

I can’t believe that was your old kitchen … great job!

[@annew8365]

Sending prayers to the lady in Kentucky. I’m looking forward to the video. Thank you for helping her, Mack. If I didn’t live in 🇨🇦, I’d saddle up my moose and help out. 🫎🫎❤️

[@AEStaley1]

Wow! you weren't kidding about how many hats you have! Great job so far! Love the results.

[@helenmorgan1023]

My niece lives in Kentucky. It’s beautiful there. I’m glad you could help someone there. You guy’s are amazing for what you do. I love it🥰🌸

[@SusieStoll]

So proud of your ability to get it done. We all have those days that can become overwhelming, unreachable, or we simply just ignore, we just don’t know the personal issues that some are going through. You seem to have an intelligent outlook for those in need with a sympathetic acknowledgment. I truly believe you have a gift…not just your cleaning, organization, sanitary insight but the psychological issues and needs that are part those that have these challenges! Nice touches in your “new” home. Greetings from sunny California 👏👏👏👍

[@gilenasimons7081]

Ty for hanging the oven mitts, as it shows how to do useful decor. Well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🇬🇧

[@susanhurst3292]

You are a master at your craft! Thank you for breaking the steps of a Hoarder, and how to approach the hoard!! Fantastic job!

[@Gruesome420]

Just thought I'd add for anyone wondering what to hang up to make home feel like home: pictures of you, your family, your hometown, any good memories you caught on camera, the location of your favorite memories, people who inspire you, places that inspire you, art that inspires you, artists you love, album covers you love (example shown here lol!), And of course anything you've made or have documentation you've achieved. I'm sure there's more! I wouldn't be scared about things not matching, you can always edit photos to be black and white and make the frames or matting whatever color you're trying to add to your place. Even pages from your favorite books make the place less of a "how can I impress the internet and guests" and more a place that reminds you what matters to you. That's real luxury, I think!

[@springlockedfoxy8396]

Some fantastic advice! Decorate as you like! You want to come home to a place that makes you feel good. I love your choices here! The teal is fantastic. We have rainbow titanium things in my house, because that's my favorite color. Also, that clock is amazing! Absolutely love it!

[@kratakat]

yknow looking at the final product of the kitchen before the teal I tilted my head being like "what were you thinking?" but then you added the teal and then I went "oooooooh" n it looks really good, seriously good work my dude :3

[@jlaurelc]

Excited for the Kentucky video! What an opportunity to lighten someone's load.

[@blassomblassom8627]

100% feel this woman and her situation. I’m in the same situation so I really understand the mother passing and the hoard. I get that. Thank You Mac!! :)

[@sonyagair1219]

Your home is looking really good 😊 You never stop to amaze me! You keep on doing you 💪❣️