We transformed our 1970s home! BEFORE & AFTER one YEAR of renovating + all our DIYs

[@EmilyGarbe]

Let me know how long you’ve been following along! And give my awesome mom a shout out - she’s the real MVP! 👏🏻🥰

[@musicalemily5464]

I have been watching your channel for a LONG time. Your channel popped up on my feed, and, I loved it so much, that I went to your first video and binge watched up until this point. Haha. I am almost caught up to your newest one! I absolutely love your vibe, as well as your relationship with your whole family. You are very blessed to have so many people you are close to. Your family seems lovely, kind, and, most importantly, loving. I am sure your friends are all of those things as well. You send such positivity out into this world and I am trying to absorb it into myself. It has been a joy to watch you. PS. No, I do not just watch KZbin all day. Haha! I actually do not watch much at all, but, your channel brightens my day, so, I will watch until I am caught up!

[@EmilyGarbe]

@@musicalemily5464 this was such a sweet comment to receive. Thank you for taking the time to say these kind words. I am so glad that I can share some positivity in this space. Thank you! ❤️

[@musicalemily5464]

@@EmilyGarbe It is my pleasure. I know how much time and effort you put into this. I understand what it takes. I think it is very important to say how much I appreciate you and all that you do to make the world a little nicer. You and your family are truly a blessing. From one Emily to another, wishing you all the best.

[@lynnharrell9598]

What an absolute blessing your parents are! Not only did they put up all of the money to buy the house, but they put in all of that work to make it to your liking.

[@EmilyGarbe]

They are such a blessing! I should have mentioned it in the video but they hope to move here to retire once my husband finishes residency and provided we stay local. So I get a lot of say into the picking, but they get the final say and we’ve definitely not always agreed haha but teaches me humility ❤️

[@susanvelez6534]

Emily, what a delight to have your mom as the star guest - such a beautiful touch! Your video was absolutely wonderful, and those floors? Pure magic. Bravo to you for creating your home so heartwarming and incredible! 👏🌟

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thank you so much Susan! We had fun working on this one together 🥰 I had to edit out a LOT of us rambling 🤣 and thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@susanvelez6534]

@@EmilyGarbe 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼❤️👍🏼🤗🤗

[@judybryan9575]

You are so blessed to have your Mom and Dad close! I started watching after you moved in...we live on the other side of the Skyway!

[@EmilyGarbe]

We really are blessed by them! And oh heyy neighbor 🥰

[@missbeccabee7217]

A thought about your green tub and sink…what if you kept them and embraced an MCM Florida-inspired tropical theme? Using dark jungle-type wallpaper (but not anywhere near the tub/shower)? Fun for the boys, but in an elevated way that also works for adults? Unless you want to carry the neutral color pattern through the house. Your optimistic and fun videos make me feel creative. But it’s also fun because it’s not my house!!

[@EmilyGarbe]

Oh that sounds so retro! I can see it 😅 if it was just cosmetic stuff that needed to be redone in there that’s probably the route I would take, but at this point I don’t want to put effort into projects that won’t last for many more years or increase the home value. My parents have the final say, as I didn’t mention it (should have!) but they will be likely retiring here or using this as an investment property when we move out

[@DebraHaskins-r7y]

I have been watching since your life in the townhouse and I have watched all your renovations in your new home. What an amazing transformation. Anyone who has undertaken home remodels knows the ups and downs involved. I think your faith and amazing family got you through this phase. Enjoy your home and beautiful family. Blessings and prayers...

[@EmilyGarbe]

You are so right!! Those have been our anchor 💕🙏🏻 thanks so much for following along!!

[@ElaineGraham-ki7nc]

What are journey you’ve had and will continue later. The work ethic of your parents and you has been fantastic to watch. Love the fact that you discussed that at the end of the video with your mother and the role you have played with them and the role the boys are playing with all of you. I loved hearing that the bones of the house were great and what attracted your parents to this home. We enjoyed the home for 38 years . We love the home because of the traffic pattern. It was so conducive to entertaining and getting large and small crowds of family and friends together We love watching the transformation and seeing the joy that your family brings and will continue to bring to this house that is becoming a home, thank you for sharing the journey. Elaine and Steve

[@EmilyGarbe]

I as so hoping you would watch this one! 🥰 I could not agree more about the traffic pattern. We’ve noticed it’s not overwhelming with noise level with our gatherings with lots of kids because of the separate spaces. I thought I could only love full open concept, but this house is perfect! Thank you for following along on here! And I’m going to call you before this baby arrives so we can finally show you in person!

[@mariareyesrosado425]

Great to see your mom and you talking about all the projects that were done to the home ❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

So glad you enjoyed it! Was fun for us 🥰

[@mikebridges222]

We built our house in 1974 and some of the carpet you pulled out we had in our home!! 😂 we have completely remodeled our house and just this year we took out ALL the carpet and put in real hardwood floors! We love it!

[@EmilyGarbe]

Haha they did make stuff to last back then! Your hardwoods sound beautiful 😍

[@iopgirl9061]

You and your mom are precious together. I started watching thrifting videos and came across yours. I loved that your faith and your family were integral to your videos. I'm always excited to see a new video from you.

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thank you so much!! I am so glad that comes through well. Most important in my life and will always be prioritized here 🤍🥰

[@debbiebuchanan2574]

Your mother is just lovely. And such a hard worker. This was a nice video

[@EmilyGarbe]

She is isn’t she 🥰

[@kerryborst]

I started following you because I was following the thrifting channels, and you were doing a thrift haul. Then I got invested in your house. Enjoyable!❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

I’m so glad!! Thank you Kerry!

[@leem200]

Love your mom! Such a sweetheart. The home looks amazing. Great selections.

[@EmilyGarbe]

She’s the best!! 💗

[@ritastutler1470]

Hi Emily, I started following you just a few months ago. I just started watching some thrift videos and you showed up on my feed . I just found you to be so sweet, have such a nice laugh, and just be such a beautiful person inside and out. Gosh , your mom and dad are such hard workers. I lost my mom when she was just forty nine. For years and years I envied people who still had theirs. Anyhow, it was nice to see your mom sitting down. Your house makeover is just wonderful. My husband and I inherited a house that his grandmothers but after her passing was owned by his uncle. He died very unexpectedly but had willed it to us. I remembered my sister saying you will never be able to live in that house. Your carpet took me back to those early days. It really was a mess everywhere. It was so much work, but I remember it as some of the best times...us working together and my mother in law working with us and putting some of her money in to help us. Ours is a forties home and I have to say I love it so much, but it is still a work in progress. Our kitchen floor is painted blue. We dont have a modern kitchen. We do have beautiful wood floors . You so deserve to take a break and just enjoy your baby's arrival. Take care and will see you whenever you post .❤❤❤❤❤ Now, will you rent to own? I do agree with redoing the rock wall to givebitva brighter lighter finish. You all have so much to be proud of. We live on five acres and sometimes when the weather gets pretty outdoor chores come first. Incan not wait for your new little baby boy to be in gour videos. Take care Emily.

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thank you so much Rita 🥰 I am so very blessed to have both my parents support so so much! Your 1940s home sounds beautiful. I think the best homes are ones that are work in progress. Just like our hearts, they are not ever really “done” 🙏🏻 I should have mentioned it in the video, but my parents plan to either move here or use it as an investment property after my husband graduates residency in 2.5 more years. We plan to settle in the area, but exactly where will depend on where Dominick gets a job. That’s why they get the final say on all the big decisions. And trust me, there’s been disagreements haha 💕

[@ritastutler1470]

@@EmilyGarbe Well just enjoy it while you live there. We have lived in three homes...all very different. If you are happy..and believe me , I can tell you are a joyous person , you will be happy anywhere.

[@JeffandLoriJohnson]

Great update! Your mom is lovely!!

[@EmilyGarbe]

I think so too! 🥰

[@donnaoveracker1228]

And after a year of construction your family is still speaking to each other. Nice to see mom getting a few minutes of rest😅

[@EmilyGarbe]

Haha closer and stronger 🥰 even after disagreements and all

[@angeladenmark3164]

Awesome Video!!! It brought back memories of my father and his "holiday projects" for the week of Thankgiving & Christmas!!! He would renovate our kitchen with long island with eight stools or replace flooring in the bedrooms!!! It's great that your sons are watching you & your family create a new renovated home for to live. They will see the importance of "working" on a project until the completion.

[@EmilyGarbe]

Aw those sounds like great memories! For Christmas I made my parents a photo book of snapshot from all our renovation adventures in this house so far. It’s been a great time of growing closer together ❤️

[@jenifergaston7226]

I really enjoy your videos…I’m probably your mom’s age, but they are so fun to watch. I think I started watching here and there before your move…but I just subscribed today, when I realized I hadn’t yet! ❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

I think most of my audience is her age 🥰 haha yay! Thanks 🤗

[@jenifergaston7226]

@@EmilyGarbehaha! Us Grammies must love thrifting, decorating and sweet little families!❤

[@sallymoffit3751]

Maybe just add picture ledges to the stone wall. Simple, they can go modern or transitional.

[@EmilyGarbe]

Haven’t thought of that!. Not sure how I could work around the uneven rock surfaces but I think that sounds beautiful!

[@mariacaspary8540]

Wonderful to see Heather!! It was a great video. It all looks amazing!!

[@EmilyGarbe]

We had a great time doing it together! You wouldn’t believe the amount of tangents and rambles I edited out 🤣

[@loriprentice5384]

I started watching your videos after you had moved in. It’s been a lot of hard work for y’all. However, your videos made it look easy and I knew it wasn’t. It’s a beautiful home and you are very blessed.

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thank you!! We are so very blessed 🤍

[@judithomas5504]

Started following when you were in your townhome

[@EmilyGarbe]

Aw thanks for sticking around!!

[@chriswells4400]

I’ve been following along since you were scraping the popcorn ceilings! Why I found that fascinating 😂 I don’t know, but I have loved the journey. Nice to meet your mom!

[@EmilyGarbe]

Hahah that makes me so happy to hear that was satisfying to watch because it wasn’t easy or fun to do 🤣

[@JosieMichelleDavis]

Love this! So great to see you and your mom reminisce. I totally understand what you’re saying about that second bath - the vintage vibes are so fun but I can completely see how un-functional it would be to live with it 😂

[@EmilyGarbe]

So glad it was fun to watch! And lol you’re spot on. Like this was not designed with family in mind 🙈

[@CatherineH.-gf7mm]

Consider a built in ironing board...goes between studs...really easy to install..apx. $170 online....Soooo convenient!!! You will love it in your laundry room. :). House looks fabulous!!

[@EmilyGarbe]

I was looking at some that could attach to the side of the cabinet! I don’t think I’ve seen one that goes between the studs. I’ll check it out!

[@sonyamowery2324]

I just love your videos. I found you a few months ago! You are so sweet and I so enjoy your videos. It was so wonderful meeting your mom! She is so sweet! Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your family!❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

Aw thank you so much!!! She’s the best 🥰

[@sharonclarke8683]

Iv followed since the beginning of this house,❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thank you for following along! 💕

[@veronicahebeler8716]

Follower since day one!!! I remember the wallpaper you used in the bathroom of your first place- loved it!!

[@EmilyGarbe]

Aww thanks girl!! Oh I loved that paper too. I just found the extra bits from the rolls I saved and was thinking of adding it to some drawers 🥰

[@judyparks5016]

Emily, your home looks so good. You all have woro

[@judyparks5016]

Worked so hard. Your Mom is so sweet. I really love the new living room floor. ❤🙏🌼

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thank you Judy! We are enjoying it so much 🥰

[@lindasmith5190]

You have done so much.

[@EmilyGarbe]

We have! 😅 thanks for following along

[@donnawild-e7p]

❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

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[@sandraweiler5971]

Wow, you look so much alike 🌸❣️🌸

[@EmilyGarbe]

Yes! My little sister too 🥰

[@paddlegal3097]

I’m new to your channel so this video gave me the background of your projects.

[@EmilyGarbe]

I’m so glad! More projects to come ❤️

[@wilgenbusches]

So fun ❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thanks for doing it with me!!!!

[@wilgenbusches]

❤️

[@bittersweetfarmcollective1605]

Hey Emily! Ive been following you for about a month now, and I love your style and personality! Im also a per diem OT in Western NY renovating our 1976 Colonial home. Would you be willing to share the color you used on the boy's bedroom wall? Keep up the beautiful work!

[@EmilyGarbe]

Oh how fun! Love the connections 🤗 it is Benjamin Moore croquet. I love the versatility of it 😍

[@deannabrock5951]

❤❤❤

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thanks!

[@BeckyInCa]

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[@EmilyGarbe]

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[@carolyost6733]

What are the countertops in your kitchen? I love the color. Are they soapstone? Love your style!

[@EmilyGarbe]

Thank you so much! They are quartz because we didn’t want the maintenance of soapstone. They were supposed to be honed (matte finish) but came in shiny and so we got a HUGE refund. Worked out just fine. I still love them ❤️

[@carolyost6733]

Can you tell me the color?

[@EmilyGarbe]

@@carolyost6733 Home Depot only had this one color for soapstone in quartz 😊