what did we just do? (ep.23)

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[@elly1725]

I’m honestly starting to think the only thing holding the house upright was the ants.

[@matthewwalenski]

They were carpenter ants, right?

[@VanillaQueen1020]

😂😂😂

[@MeanOlNana]

😂😅😂🤣😂🤣

[@user-en7dk7ur3b]

And peanuts

[@KirstynBaber]

😂😂😂 pretty much

[@MewZoom]

Thanks to Nick's fun facts I've learned that audacity alone can hold up a house

[@AmandaComeauCreates]

"Audacity holds up my house, but tenacity renovated it!" Should be a shirt

[@smartaMartini]

"It comes apart that easy?" "Yeah"

[@Liz0409]

😂❤😂

[@ariancampostheepicgamer5755]

😂😂😂

[@MrDzakuhaIV]

Yeah, at least for a while... 😏

[@generallyclaire]

I’m the opposite of “tired of the fun facts”. Please Nick, we are begging for more fun facts about structural integrity!!!

[@Knotted-Crow]

Yes, I'm a sucker for engineering facts!

[@peevester9987]

Seconded - it was super fun to see the ridiculous antics of the builders uncovered.

[@hin0]

yea actually i really enjoy the fun facts. its enlightening...altho i cant say i remember them but i like it

[@Penguinuser-d7b]

Yes more fun facts

[@CatherineNovak]

The house deconstruction is fascinating, but I'm also here for the way Nick treats Jenna! He clearly knows a lot but he always delivers his "fun facts" with love and respect. Jenna is a clear partner in this project, and they keep their temper even when things are difficult. Do you know how rare this is?? Absolutely a delight to watch.

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

She has a break up vid from about a year ago. Is this who she break up with at that time?

[@rubyyesenia9255]

​@onwednesdayswewearpink2761 No. That was her ex husband, Tim. I think she took that video down by the way. This is her new boyfriend, nick.

[@hummingbird8641]

All of Nick's fun facts point out the importance of the building codes we all complain about. 😊

[@Goosenugget1]

Building codes doesn't really change whether or not the builders are going to do the job correctly unfortunately

[@Am3r1Kan0]

Building codes existed when that house was built as well, but you're always gonna have people who cut corners just to save themselves time or money.

[@VeryUnemployed]

​@sydney9424 that's why you hire architects! Hire us from the beginning and save time and much over the whole project!

[@petrirantavalli859]

@@Goosenugget1 Actually no until late 1960's Canada had no building codes unless it varies from province to province, this I learned from another builder's channel.

[@Kira_Martel]

​@@VeryUnemployedThis house was an architect's house.

[@ViktorSarge]

This has turned into one of the handful of channels I actually watch consistently. Really curious to see the house take shape again in the future.

[@sunnymeowcat]

What other channels do you watch a lot?

[@memelord1205]

Do you watch "Raising Voyagers"...? Young couple and family remodeling/adding on to an old stone barn that was once for farm animals...I believe. It's in Italy and it's going to be gorgeous!!😊

[@rosacanisalba]

I like Shannon Makes too. They've bought a house in Nova Scotia and are doing it all themselves. Not quite as drastic as this but still interesting

[@FearsomeWarrior]

I have enjoyed Sullivan but they are sorta done with their dilapidated barn-to-home. French but I get by and use translated subtitles for topics that matter.

[@peterlundskow4061]

Me Too! The best couple on KZbin, along with such an interesting project!

[@michelleclark1601]

Everyone keeps commenting on how Nicky is a keeper (totally agree), but it's also Jenna's eternally positive and energetic spirit that makes her a keeper too! And together, they are inspirations to us all for how to treat others in a loving and supportive way.

[@jenlawson4291]

Yes!!!!

[@courtbourne]

1: No one is sick of the fun facts! They are great! 2: gotta love the "wowww"s.

[@strawroux]

woaaaoowww's are amazing!

[@SuzanneBaruch]

Don't feel surprised that we're still here watching. I think I speak for many of your viewers when I say that we're deeply emotionally invested in this project. Go Jenna and Nicky!!!

[@JennaPhipps]

Aww THANK YOUU!

[@megamamab333]

True!! ❤❤❤ much love from Saskatchewan eh💯💯

[@wuhwoman]

for sure! I wait every Wednesday for a new video

[@ALadyNamedKatiee]

Legit! Like I know it’s their house but it’s our house too at this point 😂😌

[@TheRealSabrinaDeep]

So much for "They don't build 'em like they used to." 😂😂

[@harleythrelkeld7587]

this was an experimental era lol some things were overbuilt and some things were sketchy af my house is from the 60s some things are excellent others not so much. my floors have no give from using extrememly overbuilt joists 2x12 on 12 inch center but its sheeted in black board which is sawdust and glue, it doesnt rot and termites dont like it but nailing on siding just wont hold well

[@MarjoleinVeenendaal]

I guess thank goodness they don’t! 🫠

[@chrisray1567]

This house played the uno reverse card with building codes.

[@kailey5980]

They had WAY better quality woods, so they could low-key afford to make some questionable choices lmaoo. Now everything is made with popsicle sticks and aluminum foil

[@flashfire3220]

They don’t do maintenance like they use to

[@TheJoyNinjaNZ]

Pivotal moment: you start dreaming about where the record player and the coffee station will go. Oh and the roofs off. Don’t underestimate the VALUE of slow content. In the real world, if you’re not a millionaire and you want to do things yourself they take time and tenacity and upper body strength. I love that you haven’t breezed through 6 weeks of deconstruction in 20mins. It’s refreshingly real.

[@journeytakesatrip]

Remember when people were losing their shit because you weren’t saving the soggy sofa! 😂 Now there’s hardly any house left! However the more that you have to remove so that you know it’s all safe when it’s done, the more amazing it will be to see it put back together again. I’m just here enjoying watching the whole process and knowing that you’re going to make this such a stunning home.

[@Tomes23]

I still would have saved/found a home for the sofa. That said, I can’t wait to see the rebuilding.

[@journeytakesatrip]

@@Tomes23 the sofa was rotten. The wood and fabric full of years of damp and mould. It was a health hazard, as was most of the stuff in the house. Jenna really wanted to save all of the beautiful mid century stuff and there was a treasure trove of it, but unfortunately the time to save it was likely a decade ago when the water began pouring in through the roof whilst the previous owners were living there.

[@yvuw9626]

"I don't hear my chearleader" was a great line

[@franzien9127]

can we take a second and talk about how sweet you both are together, communicating, listening supporting and helping, I bet this project brings you so much closer together🥺 so beautiful to see that you seem happy

[@jolinamilena]

Yea right they are so sweet 🥹 literal couple goals! Also my parents always said that construction/renovation and stuff really brings a relationship to the test. Many people start fighting a lot when a big project like this happens and end up not staying together. So from the way Jenna and Nick handle this you can really tell that they will only grow closer

[@JennaPhipps]

We have utmost respect for each other. Nick is beyond brilliant, as we all can see, and this project would not be possible without him. Overall, we have really good communication and when something is getting done, one person leads and the other supports, which is key.

[@jennivamp5]

I love the way Nikki calls Jenna 'love' all the time. It's so sweet and gentle

[@K-ls2kd]

@@JennaPhipps can we nominate you two for the amazing race? You work so well together!!

[@JennaPhipps]

@@K-ls2kd if we got nominated in two years we probably would say yes

[@nancyk777]

I love how open and airy your house is now, really lets in a lot of light 😂🤣

[@tinaruddell8058]

Me to my husband "Is it Wednesday? Yes, it's WEDNESDAY!" *Runs to PC to watch my favorite weekly program*

[@eddierush6776]

The thing I noticed. Is you guys do not get upset about any bad news. Or a bad discovery. And don't give up. Love your videos .

[@fonitronik]

From what I read they paid 1.5 billion for that house. If that's true they will most likely have more than enough resources not be really worried.

[@karolinadudkova471]

After ages spent with bad tempered people, I'm watching this to reassure myself that thisngs do, in fact, happen and we can, in fact, react without getting angry. It's like therapy, 10/10 recommend.

[@Kira_Martel]

​@@fonitronikBillion with a B? I think you might want to check those numbers again...

[@breeze8363]

Tear it completely down. After the first few code violations that were pretty serious, I would not trust that anything is to code

[@jalen8r]

@@fonitroniknah man, first episode they said it was cheaper than an actual house, then the permit was 45k ca on top of that so if I had to guess total cost so far would be like 200k? Maybe 300 still cheaper than a house most likely

[@argentum9195]

Isn't it amazing how you completed taking the roof off and you also reached 1 million subscribers. You deseved it congratulations 🎉❤

[@aksez2u]

Especially sweet because I bet there was some concern that she might actually lose subscribers with such a big pivot in the content.

[@LunaVespertine]

Yes, I love how all the crochet girlies are so here for this haha!

[@TrevorGripper69]

Im only new here, how many subscribers did they have when the house project started?

[@aksez2u]

@@TrevorGripper69 Jenna was closing in on a million - not sure exactly how many. The home renovations put her over the top!

[@Liz0409]

I don’t know which I love watching more - you taking apart an entire house or how nice you always treat each other.

[@45ladybugs]

Nick I think words about being shocked at the trades that built this home is an understatement. I’m shocked how this house even passed building inspection. Glad to see it gutted and the fantastic wood going back in. Love Nicks fun facts, my dad designed and built a mid century modern home in N.Van which still stand to this day. So I totally appreciate your dedication to bring this home back to its full glory. Here for it All!

[@CaptainBlueTech]

I dont remember when they (or if they) said it was built but building codes are a relatively recent thing in some places (50's-60's) for some and I think where I live they weren't around until like 86. Before that it was mostly left to individual cities to decide if they wanted to codify anything or mostly just trust that the tradesmen/architect's/engineers were doing what was needed: That's part of why it used to be such a huge deal if an architect's/engineers house/building/bridge or whatever had issues or collapsed because you basically trusted that they did things the right way and it was proven wrong. That's also why older buildings were so "overbuilt" because they didn't have the data we do now and computer modeling to set tolerances tight enough to build things "just right" so some things might be 2x or 3x stronger than needed in some cases which is most likely what kept this house standing with all that damage and shoddy workmanship.

[@lindyloo12345]

@@CaptainBlueTech I believe it was built in the 40s.

[@colleenodell7602]

House won’t take that long to put back together . Proud of how much you and yours have done to house.

[@jenniehendrickson3118]

Everyone should have someone in their life who calls them “Love”.

[@tinareaume7484]

It's so sweet!

[@naisdesigns5374]

Thinking the same 😭 im not lucky 😂

[@lhmccool67]

Yes!! ❤

[@yorkie75]

Definitely. I’ve got mine 😊

[@sandygroenendyk5141]

I had mine 💔

[@sjblack9135]

“sap is an amazing preservative” me: nodding sagely, having learned this from Jurassic Park

[@MDpokemonx]

Saammeee 😂

[@potcakepups4947]

You can now create your very own dinosawyer

[@janinedevilliers510]

😂😂😂

[@BarbaraThorndyke]

Brings new meaning to "taking it down to the studs" lol. But clearly it is VERY needed.

[@rebeccawicks5111]

I was doing a project in my yard this week and every time something went wrong I got frustrated, then remembered you & Nick calmly working together and just kinda sarcastically moving forward with setbacks. Made me take a few deep breaths and get the job done!

[@rosehalpin8108]

Jenna that's one heck of a skylight.

[@JennaPhipps]

They said natural light is the best kind of light

[@cmulliner8985]

😂

[@poodlegirl55]

That actually happened in the US, I think Georgia. A crew showed up to the wrong house and started taking the roof off while the people were on vacation. The boss showed up to the right address and called them to see where they were. Oops. The boss called the people and told them they were getting a new rof and when they got home he went over and gave them the warranty. Free 25K roof and that company got some good publicity.

[@sheilamorgan840]

My favorite part is listening to how you speak to each other. The love, respect, and patience is so delightful to hear 🥰 And I LOVE demolition! It’s the perfect combo!

[@kaylastahlbaum7265]

Your segment on a news channel brought me here and as a fellow Canadian on an island on the opposite side, holy heck am I ever happy it did! I look forward to these every single week. Your care and compassion for eachother and everything around you is beautiful! I can't wait to watch this continue. Also, "go Nicky, go Nicky" will forever live rent free in my head. So thank you!

[@alirashid4800]

Why am I here? Why am I so committed to this series?

[@EddyTheLion]

😂 we

[@xxhusumxx]

Same😂

[@initiallytk]

Don't question it, just enjoy the ride

[@brynachhogan8952]

For me it’s bc they’re actually young ppl who might just be able to get a house

[@kianaleilani]

We're rooting for them!

[@peggymcthompson261]

Jenna I came for the crochet,knitting,sewing and your adorable personality! Now this monstrous house project with Nick is just the icing on the cake ❤!

[@Sanflo78]

Same! Looking forward to the house build and her first crochet item in the new home.

[@saylork8547]

Your lizard friend was adorable, and not poisonous! It is probably just there for the bugs! 😊

[@EtherealSunset]

Maybe it will eat all of the Carpenter Ants.

[@blazertundra]

I used to have a poisonous toad living in the bushes at a previous house. That house had severe ant problems (pantry raiders, not carpenters) until she showed up. Finding a few toad poops confirmed what I thought: she was our new pest control lady. Despite being a danger to the dogs, I felt she more than paid her rent for her home in those bushes. Likely Jenna's new non-dangerous lizard friend is just being her new pest control guy, too.

[@karenwillis9859]

It looks like a skink (type of lizard). It's non poisonous. We have them in Australia. They eat lots of different types of bugs so good to have around 😊

[@68vette11]

This is turning into the Ship of Theseus. At what point are you just building a new house lol. Love love love love love this channel. Cheers

[@DanielSilva-ws5cq]

I've been in construction in one form or another all my adult life. Though house construction was many years ago watching you has brought back many memories. I've enjoyed your journey as you learn and tackle each step. There are things that you will learn an apply for the rest of your life. You will never walk into a house again with out thinking how was that done or how hard was that. Please continue sharing your journey! By the way I'm 63 years old 😊

[@ksenss2513]

There is nothing left of this house😱. I know it will take some more time but I really look forward to building instead of tearing down...

[@lrpcreations4016]

The house was full of water damage and carpenter aunts that ate the wood! They couldn't save it people!

[@ksenss2513]

@@lrpcreations4016 I know! Totally necessary, still shocking to see.

[@GuiSmith]

@@lrpcreations4016An absolute tragedy to be sure, but I know the ways mid century modern homes often cut corners are as bad as if not worse than modern ones. At least modern building codes usually leave only fixtures as an issue in new homes, not the core structure like this old home.

[@ewhibs]

At some point it would be cool to hear we are tearing out to this “x” level. Now it’s just seems so random 😬

[@user-hq2cy8nb8q]

I doubt they know the full extent of the damage. They probably just have to keep going until there is no more rot. Not much to be done for it.

[@klynnpier6759]

Not only is reusing the boards saving you money on new lumber, but you are also keeping perfectly good boards from a landfill!! ❤

[@christinewhitehair6889]

Nicky, Jenna, u guys rock! In the early 70's my dad dismantled a 5 building complex in conner Montana, called the Happy Hen Hatchery. He gave away 2 buildings, 40 feet by 60 feet, 2 stories, and took down 2 more that size and one 5 story. Not many 5 story wooden structures were built in Montana in the 1920s. He ended up with over 100,000 board feet of lumber. Even salvaged the nails. He built a shop and added on to their little farmhouse, my husband and I built our first house as well.

[@lealea12368]

Congrats on the 1 Million subscriber milestone! Congrats on the progress with the house too. Thank you for being the most wholesome, endearing, hard working and easy to watch couple out there. I appreciate you and all the work you do and will do. Sharing your progress is so special. The fun facts are the icing on the cake. You guys are totally awesome!

[@AGirlNamedMary]

Jenna first taught us to develop a love for knitting and crafting and now she gives us content to watch while knitting and crafting!!! 😄🥰

[@eleanor8100]

How's this. I am sewing a fabric knit project bag right now!

[@AGirlNamedMary]

@@eleanor8100 see 👀 it’s perfect!!!

[@margilvi5890]

I am crocheting a sweater ❤❤

[@nancypelletier7590]

Lol ❤😂

[@IngridHastings]

I'm sitting here knitting the Lady Eleanor Entrelac stole:)

[@lynnees9828]

Cannot wait to see where you go next. You're basically building a completely new house. And I know the price of wood as we try and piece meal our fascia on a 160 yr old house. Glad I did my roof in 22. One roofer told me to wait, that prices "would" come down. Not!

[@danielletilliepoledance]

Nick calling Jenna “Love” over and over is SO CUTE OH MY GOD 🥹

[@MightyMattTM]

I can't wait till they're finally done the house in 2028 and I can rewatch this entire series again, but in the inevitable condensed 6 hour version they'll probably post!

[@JennaPhipps]

😂 we are hoping for it to be done in 2026 but you never know..

[@MightyMattTM]

@@JennaPhipps well with the luck you guys had getting just the permit to take off the roof, nothing would surprise me 😂

[@AccidentalRob]

Your videos are my happy escape during my cancer treatments. Wednesdays are now my favourite for your new content.

[@createbeautifulyou]

So sorry about you needing cancer treatments Rob! I hope it brings you 100% healing!!! I start my treatments soon for my illness and I have to get a port put in soon for them. I have CIDP and will need them for life but am thankful that something works. It’s nothing as scary as your illness by any means ❤ Stay strong and if you ever need to vent feel free to reach out to me 🫶🏼 I can relate a little bit. Once again, you are in my prayers and I pray that chemo brings you healing!! ❤

[@JennaPhipps]

I am so sorry to hear about your cancer treatments. No one should have to experience what you are experiencing. I promise every Wednesday there will be a video until the project is done. I hope these videos can continue to be a 20 minute escape each week for you.

[@AccidentalRob]

Thank you to the both of you. Things are going well. 😊

[@virinagarcia8537]

Sending healing vibes and wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@inspiredinspirations]

Praying for healing.

[@21kiel]

Y'all have such an infectious energy. I have no idea how you stay so positive after all this manual labor, very happy to stumble upon this channel.

[@Kevinardo]

I can't wait to see what's next! More demo? Design plans? Perhaps new construction beginning? Please stay safe as you work! Thanks for the great content!

[@mangowrap]

How you two communicate, problem-solve, and work together is admirable. Can't wait to see what you two create together in the future!

[@smiley2477]

That is a lost art these days…

[@anettep6678]

"It comes apart that easy?" 😂 I think we're all glad you're taking down most of the house to replace it with more stable everything.

[@lelununu]

I was really shocked 😂

[@johnhaller5851]

Those nails were into end-grain, and nails have little holding power in end-grain. But, they do provide shear resistance, and keep things from moving sideways. The roof has enough weight to keep the wall from coming apart vertically. That's why those metal joist hangers are used, as it keeps all structural nailing away from the end-grain.

[@BabeonaquestVOD]

I need more “Nick facts” seriously I love hearing them and learning they aren’t boring!!! 😮

[@heatherkosinski6126]

You guys are SO NICE to each other. Grumpiness is why hubs and I don't really do DIY anymore, lol. It's super cute to see!

[@The.fantasybug]

"If you want a discount, just say my name." Such a flex 😂❤🎉

[@LTBudd]

I like the fact that the poker is still next to the fireplace in its holder.

[@JennaPhipps]

I noticed that the other day too

[@yas_lana]

Okay Nicky calling Jenna "Love" all the time is just the cutest thing ever. That one is a keeper, Jenna! (besides all his hard work, of course ;D)

[@HappyHaddy]

The way Nick calls you "love" is so adorable, my dad always called my mum love. Nick, your fun facts are very informative, so please don't stop. I love your channel Jenna, everything you do is interesting and fun to watch, especially the transformation of turning your house into a home. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Love from Australia ❤

[@bsteele1493]

So many shortcuts were taken when this home was built it is mind boggling that it didn’t fall like a house of cards.

[@greenmoose_]

This is a huge job that I think few people watching would ever consider taking on... it feels like we're mainly seeing 2 best friends taking on the task and making it a joy to watch though. I didn't realise it had been that long on just the roof! honestly I'm here for it! I always click on these videos as soon as they appear!!

[@carolynlandrum668]

Me too!

[@connornelson100]

Its things like this that show us just how much deforestation we've done. espeally over the last 50-100 years. seeing how poorer the wood we use today is compared to that of the wood that was being used back in the day

[@gnowland]

Oh contraire, mon ami!!! The reason the wood is poorer today than back in the day is that we finally realized the amount of destruction we were inflicting on the environment and passed regulation requiring a more sustainable way to harvest lumber. Conventional lumber nowadays is mostly "new growth" because the loggers now repeatedly plant and harvest trees from a designated plot in a cycle -- the lumber is lesser quality, but the environmental impact is also far less. I'll take slightly crappier wood for less deforestation any day! :)

[@connornelson100]

@gnowland yes while we have regulations in most parts to reforestation while harvesting wood. But because of the level of deforestation it's lead to poorer wood.

[@leesaenger2045]

I love how you speak to each other. Good job!!!!

[@AtGigis]

CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION IM SO PROUD OF YOU JENNA ❤

[@wa77iok20]

This is the only channel where I support ad integrations actively. In fact, let’s do more - this renovation must cost a lot and I’m invested in its process 😅

[@KimLarocquemuse]

Me too!!

[@Tomes23]

I don’t want more, BUT Jenna does it very nicely.

[@PeachyQueen333]

Could you two make a competition video of all things you found wrong with your house? Or bloopers? Would be amazing. I’m so seriously impressed by you two! Can’t wait to see more videos.

[@soaphi7069]

The consistency of the “Go Nicky! Go Nicky!” brings me sm joy.

[@amyelizabeth9088]

Nick's "FUN FACTS" have become my "My Construction Manual 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ Class of W🤯W... I didn't know THAT"... Thanks, Nick...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AnaNicole1225]

💯%. Thanks Nick👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dOlli3cOutur3]

I just absolutely love how fluid Nick is with his knowledge of home construction. So easily explained I’ve learned so much

[@kiziziziiiiiii]

Nikki: Who is doing all the nail work? Jenna: *chuckles* YOU 🤣🤣🤣

[@ReggyCupcake]

The way they talk to each other 😭 you two are beautiful together. I’m so happy for you Jenna

[@S.Waters.]

Congratulations on getting 1 MILLION subscribers!!!!

[@dyangale5438]

Jenna, I was always corrected as a kid ...girls don't sweat, we sparkle! Love.

[@3poocheskky]

Jenna, I love the way that Nick calls you love. I think that he is a keeper ❤

[@ryansaylor6043]

Wish your videos were longer. Really enjoying this series.

[@rita2506]

Been watching since the beginning of this project. All I can say, I’m impressed by you two. Bravo!

[@loridorii]

In my family, we call the runner the "gopher" because "you go fer this and you go fer that". Also, if you can swing it, build 10 inch walls and double insulate. You'll save way more than you spent in heating/cooling bills, especially on the west coast

[@AmandaComeauCreates]

Insulation and air sealing details. And I don't mean an air barrier - great options for adaptive membranes to help the future walls breath but keep your humidex levels steady :)

[@jesperkuipers9432]

Here in the Netherlands they are building a lot of new homes with thick brick walls with great insulation, triple pane windows, heat pump and solar panels. And omg what a big saving on monthly power and gas bills.

[@carolynkoster7311]

Agreed… Using Nick’s “fun fact “ analogy… Consider checking your local building code requirements for exterior walls . We did a similar rebuild thinking we were saving money and helping the planet by keeping the original structure and studs (preserving/salvaging what we could), only to find out way too far down the road that in our area, all exterior walls must be at least 6” thick to accommodate current insulation code regulations. The original structure had 2x4s like yours. It was a very expensive mistake to fix after the fact. The choices we were giving to remedy when it came time to proceed with insulation permit was to either replace all exterior walls or add 2” scab to all exterior studs. Since the entire house was pretty much built and ready for insulation at this point, we were screwed. Sharing so you can avoid a similar mishap now before you’re as far down the road as we were. Best wishes to you both! I really enjoy your channel.

[@operator0]

Well, they are in the Pacific Northwest, so the climate is pretty pleasant all year round (except for the rain). It might not make sense to spend the extra time and square footage to do that. If they were in Alberta, that might be a different story.

[@fillg]

It's amazing what insects and rot can do to a house. Especially when parts of it were built "questionably" to begin with like some of the things you've shown. When I bought my house it had termites. I had them treated and stopped the damage but when i remodeled the bathroom I took some of the studs out and was able to just fold them in half and put them in the trash can. They definitely weren't supporting anything.

[@hellodevello]

Nicks fun facts have always been amazing, hope he continues! 9:15 Laughed so hard at shocked Nick and chill Jenna with that inner wall coming down 💀

[@Ultra_Violet_glitter]

The succulents were holding this house together. I’m convinced 😂😂

[@jpmoney8794]

Hey don’t forget about the carpenter ants. 😂 they made up like 40% of the structure.

[@UnsettledEgg]

Watching yall makes me feel not so crazy for the house me and my fiance are working on 😁😆. Early 1900s burnt out house thats been abandoned for years. It was used for illegal dumping and we have taken around 700 gallons of trash out so far from the basement, yard, and shed 😅. These old rundown houses are surely a labor of hate and love.

[@heatherflynn8725]

You should do videos!

[@julien2912]

Great job! But 700 gallons is not a lot compared to 13 dumpster bins that Jenna and Nick have filled up already.

[@mattbradley-roberts3479]

Can this even be called a house anymore? 🤣 LOVE this series and you two make it such a joy to watch.

[@peevester9987]

It's kind of a two-floor corral.

[@underhillstudio3074]

Jenna, your channel has quickly became my favorite! I found you while trying to learn how to sew. suddenly one day it did a shift 180 degrees. I am a maker, both my career and in my hobbies. this house project is exactly the type of thing that arrests my dreams and attention...This house project os so damn ambitious yet exciting and rewarding to watch and im sure to actually live on your end of the tube! Im somewhat envious, to be honest... On a parasocial topic shift, you have the best partner in the world, from our perspective. Well done. I imagine it is the same for your partner. well done for both of yooz. Please keep up the good work and I look forward to the next steps of this great project that in your home...

[@joanneswinehart4976]

Even watching you take a roof off for a month and a half is entertaining Jenna! I look forward to your weekly updates. I’m so happy for you and Nick 🤗

[@keriezy]

I really like how you two work together. You've found a rhythm! Also, it cracks me up that you're keeping the house, but now there's hardly any of it left!!

[@MsCharlyD]

He's so sweet! It makes me smile every time he says "Love" ❤❤ love the series!

[@GothGuy885]

totally amazed at how badly this house was built. they must have had ZERO Inspection and ZERO code enforcement when it was constructed. or some palms were Majorly greased.to look the other way. your project is looking great, getting excited to hear of your future plans for its new layout! 😀👍

[@CaptainBlueTech]

Considering the buildings age and location it might not have even have been within the city's true borders at construction, but at the same time building codes are relatively new in the history of building things with many cities not having them (or having only a few) since like the 60's-80's. But if this was county land when built I can pretty much guarantee there was little to no codes/inspections they needed to follow.

[@Felketi]

you outdid it with the music on this one! congrats on getting the roof off, that had to have been a constant concern given how bad it was sagging!

[@Anshikapachauri_]

I have never been a bigger fan for anything fr. I literally was just checking if you posted and i missed it and here we are!!!!!! So excited!!!!!!!

[@Bellab0411]

Congrats on 1M!!🎉 Also it’s not a renovation vid without…. 1:44 Go Jenna,Go Jenna! And 1:52 Go Nicky ,Go Nicky!

[@Offlineee_]

Jenna’s music choice is top tier 😌👌🏽👌🏽

[@amaaraharendse6030]

i always love the background music, its so calming

[@carolemcconnell3879]

It isn't about the roof, or the walls, it's that you're just fun to watch! And just so darn lovable.

[@racquelarceo2362]

I live and breath for this series ❤

[@zasalamel88]

I've really been digging the music with this series. And I'm sooo looking forward to the rebuild!

[@mwalton504]

Congrats on 1 million subscribers!! None of your house content has been boring. I am missing the pups though. I hope they're doing good!!

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

1 Million subscribers!! 🎉🎉Taking off a roof was all worth the subscriptions. 😁👍 The best is yet to come. 🤩Congratulations on all the results and subs. ✨💫✨

[@kali93605]

The joke about taking the neighbors roof off had me cracking up!! It brought up a memory from when I was young, maybe like 5 or 6, when my mom and I lived in a duplex. We went on vacation for a week and came home to our deck completely GONE. Our neighbor cut our whole deck apart!!! Left all the wood in our backyard. We still to this day have no idea why she did it… 😅

[@nienkeachternaam2938]

She was probably annoyed at the noises from you sitting on the deck, living your lives. Some neighbors are weird AF and won't talk to you about these things, but will cut down your property. Hopefully your mom sued her or filed an official complaint and got the money to fix the deck.

[@coolcat2424]

not as dramatic as this but i remember coming home to the neighbours having cut down the tree in front of my grandparents house because it quote ‘scratched their car’. like? they could have told us that and we could’ve cut the branches but no they just waited until my grandparents were on vacation and removed the whole thing 💀😭

[@nienkeachternaam2938]

@@coolcat2424 That's so messed up! Why can't people just communicate? I feel like they maybe didn't like the tree in the first place, so they made up an excuse to cut it down.

[@JennaPhipps]

WHAAAATTT! THIS IS A THING PEOPLE DO??? I just thought it would be a good bit for a TV comedy show

[@kali93605]

@@JennaPhipps unfortunately!! 😅 It makes the bit even better now being a real thing 🤣

[@Gene1954]

Something to think about with your 60 year old saved lumber, it probably won't be dimensionally the same as new lumber you buy so be careful where you use it.

[@indigolynn7890]

nick never stop your funfacts they are the highlight!!

[@mistmei]

Seriously you guys should do skylights. Gonna look awesome

[@BeverlyJones46]

Solotubes. I have them in my interior bathrooms, living room and craft/family room. No leaks after 20 years of use and replacing the roof. Visitors ask how to turn off the light in the bathroom. No switch its the sun. 😂 They give tons of light. Only downside is you don't see the sky.

[@UNRELATIVE]

Its not boring...You guys are just fun to watch!

[@novaandreajohansen726]

I love how Jenna encompasses all of my interests! I started watching because of her sewing, then her knitting, oh she crochets? I do too! She bikes? Nice, we also have that in common... And now she renovates and builds houses. Cool, that's my dream. You can keep evolving, Jenna. I'm sure we'll share that too.

[@melissalabelle9357]

I would love to see a video answering questions but also talking about the goals you have for this property (when certain things will be done and how you've grouped milestones) will you be working with a construction company to rebuild? this project is very exciting!

[@shadowmomma]

Woohoo 1 million subscribers!! Congratulations!!!

[@groovke]

now tearing down is "ez" cant wait to see the actual build :) greetings from belgium, where we build houses in stone bricks and last for centuries :)

[@woodenkat8971]

So the west coast of the north american continent is part of the pacific ring of fire. This means a much higher likelihood of deadly earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Wood buildings can flex when the earth moves. Stone does not. Also, we have a crap ton of trees. Why not use them?

[@kristenholbrook9548]

I found your crochet vidoes during a rough spot and your fearless 'im just going to do it and see what happened' attitude inspired me - Ive stayed bc of your roll with the punches, keep things silly, and lets figure this thing out vibes - yall be careful working on your house! Its such a fun journey to watch!

[@Marthaosb]

I Love how you call each other “Love” it’s so sweet!