will this ruin our abandoned home? (ep. 48)

[@brandonjorgenson3718]

This is oddly one of my favorite episodes so far. Something very satisfying about a list of annoying tasks getting crossed off one by one is relatable and enjoyable.

[@Guiltyindependent845]

Same!

[@kamiorange]

I agree! If I was to pick a single episode of this whole series to really show the essence of this project and the personalities involved, it would be this one.

[@tallia2547]

My ADHD brain finds this incredibly rewarding. It feels the same when I sealed/glazed my wooden windows.

[@janegarrick6282]

Dopamine by proxy….

[@amandagerold204]

I know you keep saying that this is boring stuff, but honestly, I love seeing all the steps and everything you are putting into your house. A lot of this is stuff I never knew went in to house building and its really interesting!

[@Debra-OK1955]

Surprisingly, I do too. And, a plus are their personalities.

[@lavendermoon321]

Same here!!! It demystifies the process

[@leewillers4621]

Me too!

[@elysiacelestewells4155]

Yes this!!!

[@SusanETaylor]

When picking out your exterior colors, walk a bit away from the house and look at how it fits into the immediate area. Which color compliments the trees, the horizon, etc.? If you want to be mellow and blend in, compliment the tree trunks.

[@shadowmomma]

Great advise! When picking a house color, my parents took us on drives thru 17mile drive in Pebble Beach, and we looked around how the houses there looked & picked a great “bark” color that helped our house compliment the nature it is surrounded in

[@gregpendrey6711]

Love a self colored house. The details are discoverd a bit at a time. It's an easy way to elevate the home for the same price and fewer decisions to make.

[@CaitRoufa]

Good advice! I would also consider what accent color you want to put on the house (what color door and trim, etc.) as well as if a darker or lighter color will be better based on the typical temps throughout the year (do you want your home to reflect a lot of light to stay cooler, or is it a cooler climate where some darker, heat absorbing siding would be better).

[@tlee4395]

What color is the roof going to be?

[@feelthepeace]

(Interior) designer here 👋... in each and every consideration have your facia/trim garage door, etc COLOR in hand ... and VISUALIZE the more CONTRAST between THAT COLOR and the color/s you choose the MORE those aspects will SHOW UP/be noticed ... observe what (which aspects, featilures) thus will be brought ATTENTION to ... for these features to RECEDE- you will need LESS CONTRAST. Hope that helps. It goes without saying this is not something easily altered ... I would pay to have a mock-up rendering ... to better see the lines created if the colors are too much contrast with the fascia... it COULD look great. It could look overbearing (causing the eye to rest on what is not appropriately a feature desirable of commanding attention within the overall composition). Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. 🕊🫶💪🪷

[@heatherwieler726]

I would also put the outside siding next to the stonework on the house - to make sure they compliment each other

[@CollaborativeDog]

^This. I would think something grey /blue toned or very neutral would be best. Orange tones would be a very strong statement. The yellow tone you picked looks like it was close to the original color. You might also look at similar MCM style houses (Neutra, Schindler, etc.) for color combos.

[@dantizzle00]

@@CollaborativeDog Grey or blue tones were what I thought as well! 👍

[@PandalinaRose]

The insulation was probably blown by the wind into someone’s yard and they thought “Here’s some construction! It probably is theirs!”

[@mistersniffer6838]

Good theory!!

[@aukedouma376]

Designer and 70s bungalow owner: Please please please use real wood for the siding. It will make such a difference. There are many types of natural oil based stains (look up Jotun) that give a 10 year guarantee. We’re five years in and our siding looks as good as ever. Would also recommend to use relatively narrow planks, as it will be more in keeping with the architecture of the house. This is my first ever KZbin comment. Hope that counts for something.

[@florentinalily]

Agree. The proportions and design of the house should retain it's integrity otherwise it's just going to look a mess. If you use cedar you don't need to stain every year -it will silver to the colour you are looking at to put on the house.

[@ulrikekemper746]

I totally agree! It will make such a difference. Any fake surface looks cheap whether it is fake wood made of plastic or tiles which pretend to be made of wood. 😮

[@ChickenNugget_655]

I think it’s a little different in the PNW which is likely why they’re hesitant. It’s so wet and cold in basically all but 2-3 months of the year that stain fades really fast and wood molds and rots. I literally can’t even remember the last time I saw a wood exterior with just a stain here.

[@NPC8087]

I completely understand why they would be reluctant to side their home in wood because the cost of staining it later in. Also, using concrete wood looking side will reduce the cost of homeowner insurance ( it’s fire resistant) and with the prevalence of fires I can completely understand that consideration.

[@sannaandersson1906]

Plain untreated wood stained with iron vitriol. It looks amazing and is long lasting. Our house has it and is on a cliff with. An architect told us it would eventually make it look as if it is growing out of the mountain. Google it! Easiest is if you stain it twice before putting it up. Trust me, it will suite your house perfectly. Let me know and I will send you pictures!

[@Mewtho9]

When picking exterior colors, see if the company will give you examples of houses already using the product. Then drive by at different times of day.

[@FlushCut]

NEVER happen. And if it does DO NOT conduct business with them. You have clearly never owned property.

[@JG22-c5o]

@@FlushCut Huh? We have contractors, painters, etc here in Colorado that keep lists of nearby projects they’ve completed (or pictures) just for this purpose. If their past clients give them permission, they are added to the list. Our HOA will also tell us the exact paint colors of a house anywhere in our town of 100,000 people because each homeowner has to submit the paint colors first (so they’re obviously on record). People stop by and ask us our paint colors or who did our custom garage doors, etc. we have people drive by to check things out I’m sure and it’s definitely not obvious, nor do they touch our property.

[@JG22-c5o]

@Mewtho9 Good advice. I would ask as well but they may not be a local stain company.

[@Mewtho9]

@@FlushCut - I have experienced this with roofs and sidings from various companies. The property owners know and normally get a discount.

[@badfish420]

​@@FlushCutIt's pretty common for contractors to provide prospective clients with a few examples of work they've done. It's generally done with the homeowner's consent, and it's not like they're publishing addresses online or anything. It's basically like a reference for a job. You wouldn't hire an employee without references, so why would you hire a contractor without seeing some of the work they've done?

[@dellacalfee]

Light interiors, dark exteriors. Dark exterior helps to retain heat. More importantly, it recedes into the background and allows the trees and sky around to be more prominent. Light exteriors stand out against nature. Also, textured exterior will fill up with little spiderwebs and look messy. Real wood exterior would be ideal provided you don’t have to stain it. Love watching your adventure.

[@sneakyflutes]

Indeed. Moreover I've used that engineered Timbertech "wood" on a deck and the fake wood grain in it makes it so obvious that it's plastic. While real wood does have a grain you can't actually see it all that much when it's on the wall, so when you do, it looks super fake..

[@catsmother4556]

Great decision on having clear glass not frosted. If in the future you decide you do want it frosted, you can buy frosted window film. It is cheep and comes in many patterns of frosting. You can also get it with a staind glass look. Bonus It’s not permanent so can always be taken off again.

[@kirk5642]

1+ to using film if you want to change it later. Easier to make that change and lets you go either way.

[@HannahFortalezza]

Came here to say just the same. Much better idea.

[@BarbaraDr2023]

Great idea❤

[@emmaberry2532]

As someone who just built a house with dark floors I'd go light. The dark floor shows every. Thing. Every speck of dirt every dog hair. Everything

[@shadowmomma]

As a former house cleaner, I agree!! Clients with darker floors tended to get weekly cleans, rather than bi monthly

[@Incaensio]

No lie

[@brianhopkins5251]

+1000. every single thing. lighter is better in floors for sure if you actually use the house.

[@weronika.99.]

yeah I would choose by putting my hair and my dogs hair on it. whichever blends the most I would choose

[@brianhopkins5251]

@@weronika.99. I know people who choose their furniture that way.

[@davidmckinley5343]

I think the coolest part about you making these videos is that your children will get to know you in a whole different way when they get older. They will appreciate you so much more.

[@AP-wq9dv]

As a fellow Vancouverite and Designer, go with lighter on the floors and siding. The dark rainy winters are long and despite the size of your house and the large windows, it can’t combat the constant grey skies.❤

[@caesar98]

I'd also suggest going for warmer stain / tones than cool tones. My dad renovated our house from 90s warm pine/oak to 2010s cool grey everything it's just depressing and dark

[@darcybaker7545]

As another pnw person, grey is the enemy. I like the idea of a dark rich brown though.

[@janmitchell641]

Hundred percent agree!

[@patbuegeler7770]

I would stay with lighter colors. Dark is drab.

[@jennifercartwright2360]

Jenna, get some real silk underwear. Silk actually keeps you very warm. Also get some alpaca gloves. I bought real alpaca socks, so soft and warm. No itch, no odor, better than sheep's wool.

[@Gurkhyvel]

Jenna doing long jumps and cartwheels in the back was just the cutest

[@sl1456]

The lighter one is a nice color, but an expanse of it will just look like plywood. The darker one will add texture, and give a more modern look with the trim you chose, because it provides better contrast and the trim will be such a clean line.

[@GEOMETRICINK]

I totally agree. Darker, warmer, woods are so classic. I feel like these lighter woods are too trendy. They look cheaper in my opinion.

[@alb2620]

Solid advice.

[@CT-ls4jx]

7:53 Jenna, don’t forget to look at the sample near your stone! I think you threw out the grey too quickly, although I also loved the one you said was too yellow. Either way, make sure to take that stone into account!

[@gregoryvose4330]

Residential Architect from the States here - Take a look at Delta Millworks for thermally modified wood. While it does require maintenance over the years to preserve its color, you can also let it weather naturally into a beautiful silver patina. I’d caution against using faux wood products- they tend to look flat and uniform, lacking the character and warmth of real wood. Real wood may need more care, but the result is always worth it.

[@dkurvers]

If I may, I’d recommend adding some Safe and Sound insulation to your floor rafters, ceilings, and interior walls-it can make a huge difference! Not only will it help prevent the cold from the bedrock (three old furnaces!) from seeping through, but it’ll also reduce the cost of zone heating. A two- or three-stage air handler would work wonderfully for that. Most importantly, though, the insulation will greatly cut down on sound traveling between floors and rooms. You’d be amazed at the peaceful presence a large, quiet room can have-it’s a total game-changer!

[@cherylbowman5036]

Dearest Nick and Jenna, remember to take into account the color of your rock fireplace and foundation when choosing your siding🤗❤️

[@djreeves6961]

Good point, and colour of windows tool.

[@Mkr2400]

I watch these videos and in my head I fast forward to a future scenario years from now when Jenna and Nick are hosting people over that may not know the house origin story. Jenna tells them she helped build this home and someone says, oh you mean you helped decorate or pick out colors? And she quietly and confidently says I BUILT THIS HOME. 💪🏼

[@Sarah-with-an-H]

I'm just waiting for the finished house tour with Nick surprising Jenna and proposing to her.

[@nikiemartin827]

I WAS THINKING THE EXACT SAME SCENARIO OMG 😭 it's going to be so beautiful and such a piece of pride when they are lounging around in the beautiful home saying "wow we BUILT this"

[@winniesalsaworld9465]

​@@Sarah-with-an-Hno surprise if she reads this

[@elise6689]

I would do one of the warmer colors! They feel more fitting in relation to the colors that were in the old house!

[@gregpendrey6711]

Agreed.

[@nancyk777]

Totally agree with this.

[@TamaraJohnBlue]

Totally agree with you. The white shows dust in the wood like texture and makes it look so dirty so fast. I don’t know if they get algae in that location, if so the facia will look bad in one or two years. 😢

[@elise6689]

@ very true. People are scared of darker colors I feel, reading alot of the comments here. But I feel darker colors make it cozy, like a protective den. Which the house kind of is! It’s a shelter by the sea but «the air goes trough it» with all the windows so you can really afford to make choices like that.

[@jandemont7091]

Go for real wood for the siding. If you pick the right wood (like cedar for example), it doesn't require maintenance and looks and feels so much better. We have never regretted our house with wooden siding :)

[@laurenarigo3894]

It’s really going to depend on the weather and where you live. Ours has had a lot of buckling and fading.

[@TomWood60]

I had cedar lap siding with a semitransparent stain, it was okay but required maintenance and did cup and crack. Replaced it with LP Smartside and very happy so far (several years). However it is a solid color only. It comes in 16 foot lengths so fewer seams and cuts like wood. I also had a home for 30 years with rough sawn vertical siding and needed to stain every few years. My current MCM home is board and batten rough sawn cedar that that has solid stain applied before we bought it. Need to re-stain about every 5-7 years

[@scrimmer20]

I would worry about fire.

[@williamdechant6234]

In the 80's I installed vertical T&G cedar on a house in N. Alberta. Sealed it with penetrating clear Sikkens and it looked beautiful! After a few years all the exposed to sun and weathered parts faded grey and sheltered parts still looked new!. Sanded it down a few times to refinish and would say it was HIGH MAINTENANCE! Weather and UV destroys wood so use it in sheltered applications.

[@adeleshaak4107]

I grew up in one of these houses, in North Vancouver. My parents built the house (not your way, they had builders do it) and we had unfinished wood inside and light-coloured floors. Thirteen years later we sold it, and the people who bought it thought "mid-century modern is sooooo over! Let's update it to Spanish Mission Style! Yay!" and they stained Every. Square. Inch. of the interior walls mid-brown and put chocolate brown carpets and even changed the kitchen tiles to a heavy chocolate brown and cream design. When they sold it a few years later, I went through the Open House and it was astoundingly dark. You do not want to be that sad. Don't choose dark in rain country. (PS: You'll all be happy to know that somebody poured probably at least half a million dollars into it a few years ago, and now it is light and airy and far prettier than when we had it)

[@ChelseaSteeb]

This is so sad to hear that they did all of this only to turn around and sell it so soon. 😖

[@criticaloptimist]

I always loved the bright house colors in portland. They always looked so great against the grey skies.

[@ginasmitasin479]

@@ChelseaSteebNot to mention putting all those things in a landfill. Don’t buy a MCM unless you appreciate its ascetics.

[@cindland]

I agree with these comments. You don’t want anything close to being grey or dark. Keep it as light and airy as possible.

[@Sarah-with-an-H]

@@criticaloptimist Blue or green would look great as an exterior color. Nothing too dark or bright, but a contrast of a darker door in that same color family. Like if its a blue exterior going with a,dark blue door.

[@andreaalbright4376]

When we were choosing paint colors for our stucco 1915 house, we drove around a neighborhood full of houses from the same era. That enabled us to visualize what we liked and didn’t like on a bigger scale. In the end we didn’t copy any of those houses, but we sure used what we saw to inform our final decision. It helped a ton!

[@AshleaFlick]

I love that you guys show the reality of the process, even the "boring" stuff. It all has to be done, but it would be easy to gloss over in your videos. However, I am glad that you choose to keep it real so that y us viewers have a more thorough understanding of what all goes into this kind of project. Once everything is done, I'm sure it will feel so satisfying to look at the completed list.

[@mariahlamb2983]

The way my 5 year old son chants “goo Mommy, goo Mommy, goo Mommy!” In the same tune you guys do is beyond adorable. I do it with his name, too. We love it! 😊

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

Cannot believe we’re almost at a full year of vlogs

[@ohshardo]

The darker wood tone is SO much better in leaning on the MCM style, and would suit the area so much better than the others in my opinion. Plus it's good at retaining heat and will blend in better with the surroundings!

[@Ikhastings]

As impressive as the house building is (and it's deeply impressive) I so enjoy the storytelling and the editing, particularly the music. I wonder where the instrumental music comes from? Also, the house is really coming together. As a viewer who's watched from day 1 it's exciting to see. Go Nicky, go Jenna!

[@HeatherWellsNC]

Was sitting here with my toddler watching! He’s 2! When yall were playing your jumping game he was laughing hysterically. 15 minutes later he’s still doing it!😂

[@marloespeters8404]

That's so cute ❤ 16:51 hahaha now i understand why he is laughing hysterically 😂😂

[@corbanbrook]

I love the todo list. I hope you show it each episode so we can gauge the progress. I think it usually helps to identify how long each take will take and knock off all the low hanging fruit first. This will keep you motivated with your progress and list won’t seem so overwhelming. Larger tasks usually have added complications that always end up taking longer than you expect and can really hold up overall progress if you get stuck on one thing

[@dollbabe2]

I love it too, but I would suggest that you check it off rather than obliterate the whole line so you can go back and see what you have done. It also gives an inspector a recap.

[@lindamonrad2989]

Hi guys, the darker colour wood complements the other colours and textures by providing greater contrast and depth, it fits with the house design and also looks less artificial imo. Love you both.

[@sarfl104]

yes!!

[@sagittila]

The one you said looked “yellow” is the best one for this style of house!!!

[@Kyshray]

100%!

[@CollectiveSoftware]

I totally thought that's the one they'd pick. The other is fine too

[@sylviac2631]

That list is not boring, it's variety! Plus, you're getting closer to the really fun stuff- decision-making! Oh, no! You'll be driven crazy with that! Love you!

[@hugzee]

I love that though you guys work really hard, you take small moments of time to have a bit of fun, like your jumping. The list isnt boring, it's essential, and great to see each and every task you cross off it. Here's to another great year on the house

[@NannetteSpaceCadet]

The two of you are always so sweet toward eachother and that's honestly really heart-warming to see

[@femglover1862]

Jenna didn't bump the laser but when she was dragging the ladder it caused enough of a vibration to make the laser move. You guys are doing any amazing job and I love watching your progress, keep it up!!

[@eries77]

That whole bit was a great video edit. 😂 From sliding the ladder to her bf being like nope.

[@AnniCarlsson]

@@femglover1862 they just messing with eachother. He not angry ffs

[@marieleelee]

I love the fact that you guys are touching and inspecting every inch of your home. Fixing any mess ups and really just discussing all the decisions. Your house is going to be solid and stand the test of time. Also you’re recording it all which could be good to go back and review something if you need to in the future. Really really good job 👏

[@Dahrenhorst]

My wife and I live in a log cabin made out of Siberian spruce for over 20 years now. The color and the comfort of only real wood around you (our floors are made of oiled beech) cannot be beat. We would never accept fake. If you use massive wood for outer walls, you don't need to stain or paint them. They produce some kind of own protection layer, which more often than not turn some shade of grey, but protect the wood against decay better than anything you can buy.

[@MickeysMice]

WRC!

[@brendanlangord1687]

I like the boring things, they are the part that no one talks about and always get glossed over. Thanks for sharing the boring parts.

[@hubbahepper]

Hello guys. I'm an architect in Denmark, so I am used to a climate similar to yours (I'm not familiar with Canadian building customs and laws ofc). Over here, we sometimes use heat treated wood (Thermowood I believe it's called too) for facades, which I believe doesn't need staining. It turns a light-ish gray color over time, as all wood does if unstained, and I believe it lasts 20-30years. With the relatively large overhangs on your house, the siding should get a bit of protection from weather, which might prolong the life cycle a bit. While wood in general does need a bit more maintenance, you maintain it, unlike most synthetic materials, which slowly degrade, until you have to replace them, so that might also be worth considering. In terms of aesthetics, I typically lean on the surroundings to determine color Both neighbouring buildings and the natural colours. Or, unless you never liked it, the original color of the house. (Perhaps one of the old boards shows if it has been repainted/stained over the years) Sorry if I'm mentioning stuff you already know/have considered. Hope it helps, I love the project, and am just in general pretty jealous of your house 😅

[@carrieatkinson9850]

I LOVE having a literal list of things that need to get done - and having it posted for all to see and celebrate everything that gets checked off the list!!

[@MedeaJaff]

I think it's nice of whoever it was who threw the extra insulation over your wall, they were helping you save some pennies, very nice of them to pitch in.

[@sygad1]

they just need to carefully discard custom sized windows, that would be awfully nice of them

[@amoCirque]

I have dark wood floors and although I love them, they are hard to keep clean. I have dogs and every speck of dust and hair shows. My in laws have lighter stained hard wood floors and I feel that the lighter wood camouflages the dust and hair easier. This may not be a factor for you or Nick but something to consider for the future. I also had kiddos after renovating my home and would have rather gone with lighter floors. I really do love the look of darker floors though! Also if it ends up being a part of both of your future, I think you would make great parents 😊

[@Curlyl0x]

I concur, dark floors show dirt much more easily and if you have dogs it will drive you crazy.

[@GCAT01Living]

Have enjoyed watching you guys 100x more than anything I have ever watched on HGTV!

[@lockardco.4605]

Nick exhaling as he crosses out an item on the list 😂 priceless! I felt that in my soul especially since he had to endure rat 💩

[@CynthiaManika]

always go for classic and the contrast of the darker fake wood to door is great - BUT what color is the roof - when picking tones - 1. roof, 2. facia - either match or pleasant contrast - matching door to facia - GOOD CHOICE. 3. sides of house - pull a color from the roof but do not make matchy-matchy AND how does it look within your neighborhood? particularly homes to the side and the one directly across the street. I know pecan was mid-century color - but you can never go wrong with the darker brown - PLUS bonus here... front door decorations, front garden flower colors, large pots - any decoration can be bold and pop with bright colors against darker home - I have seen your earlier knit/crochet videos - YOU LOVE COLORS!

[@shipofthesun]

0:26 Compromise by using each color on alternating boards, thus giving you a two-tone look. Neighbors will love it.

[@gregpendrey6711]

😂

[@hannahdeforest9148]

I actually love that you all show the "boring" bits. I am fascinated by all the little pieces we never get to see. Believe it or not, it's actually a big reason I keep coming back to the channel.

[@cookieclaygirl77]

Love this one. I have a wooden house and loathe the maintenance (sooo expensive every few years)...I wish mine was the non-real. The maintence is unreal xD

[@discoj7112]

As someone with my own interminable house project, remember to celebrate when you get things done, even little things. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the things you have to do and forget the incredible progress you have made. Keep up the good work!

[@brookereid6265]

If your in the Vancouver greater area I highly recommend Ames tile and stone they are my favourite reps to work with, c&s tile is also incredible. And olympia tile is one of my all time favourites for some more luxurious styles that don’t break the bank! (They have the best selection of natural stone to order from in my opinion) I work for city tile on Vancouver island and there is a sister store in Burnaby (if you go there talk to Mandy she is awesome!) and say Brooke from Nanaimo city tile sent you!

[@breeanne1974]

Make sure you consider your stone color!! 2. Also ask for more samples of the same color. Get more or bigger of your sample to get a better idea of the color. Even if you have to pay for it. This is a decision for life!! You can’t possibly pick the color of your 3000+ sq ft home based on a 8x8 sample piece. You can’t see that sample from your sidewalk. 3. Can you change your facia color? It’s so stark and sterile. 4. Dark floors are very conducive to the era of your home and style you are going towards. You guys are doing great!

[@kimmcculloch3822]

Jenn’s buy some hotshots for your gloves and boots to keep warm. I would use nature as your guide blend your exterior with your surroundings I think what you picked works. I do recommend light to medium floors they show less dirt and wear, save darker colors for accenting. Love watching you guys❤

[@wolfiesara]

When I have a long task list, I always start with a bunch of quick, easy tasks. It's less overwhelming to be working on the longer tasks when a bunch of the list is crossed off already. Leave a few easy tasks to break up the bigger ones to give you a morale boost after a really hard one.

[@ssential]

The lighter one! Because you get gray days, so more might is a good thing!

[@PhilzAdventure]

Love the classic mid-century contrast of the light door color and the darker siding. Pops contemporary, fresh, new - while classic.

[@jimsmith556]

When we changed all the windows in our house we decided to put clear in the upper bathrooms. Made a huge difference. You can see out and enjoy the view and you're too high up to create a show for the neighbours. Your work is coming along so well. Amazing. PS. Love the gymnastics in the background Jenna!

[@gracyloupicard]

I LOVE a checklist. Maybe I'm boring because of that, but to me, this episode was FASCINATING! I am so excited to see you crossing off so many things!! Satisfying!!

[@everausten]

I can't tell you how satisffying it is seeing odds and ends lists made up and crossed off. Creators always apologise for those episodes, but they're magic! ✨

[@lealea12368]

I love your videos. Every. Single. One. Jenna and Nicky, the dynamic duo, making everything good. Thank you both!

[@beeshomereno9614]

Can you do an updated cost video ? Really interested in total cost for lumber so far…I just built a small deck and was floored at how much that cost, can’t image all the lumber for your home!

[@RijackiTorment]

Seeing you cross things off the massive list is so satisfying. I love seeing the inner processes of all the work you're doing. It gives even more value to the shrinking list. It's also wonderful seeing the house look more and more like a house and less like a pile of lumber or, from the beginning, a very messy waterlogged moldy semblance of a former house.

[@jb.1256]

1 minute in, and I am so grateful to be taken along for the ride with the "boring stuff". I want to genuinely learn how homes are constructed and put together, this is brilliant!!

[@Vanina-k2j]

Great content, your humility is what makes the humor even brighter.

[@sophie8688]

Hi, I thought the list you created helped to understand what you are doing, how many tasks you have, and what process you made. Also, seeing things get checked off is always great! I am so impressed with you two. Wishing you all the best. :)

[@ALouvrie]

I'm completely obsessed with this series, I absolutely love seeing the nitty gritty details. It also makes me respect the hell out of you because you're doing all of this YOURSELF. Knowing all the details makes it all the more impressive.

[@danip5578]

Love that dark stain!

[@thiscoldnight]

The incredible work you put into this project is inspirational.

[@patriciasiefert7140]

I love watching everything, nothing is boring with you two!love your enthusiasm!

[@benfowler2127]

I recommend using a tape(made for it) across the top of your deck framing to help prevent rot.

[@nicedragon815]

To pick an exterior colour, I suggest you get much bigger samples! Otherwise your eyes take in and get tricked by the colours around the sample. The plywood is more yellow which will make the sample seem cooler than it is. And you need to see the sample colour on all walls, i.e. all directions and all lights; morning, midday and evening. This also applies to indoor paint and wallpaper. In a sunlit room you can have much darker/cooler colours on the walls and it will still look good. I really liked the darker shade making a nice contrast against the lighter for the garage etc. But you are going to live with the house so it’s your call!

[@alishac5096]

I agree, even doing a little tricky photo shop clone stamping might help

[@Snorkel_hut]

6:46 the tan brown square wood above the lighter square bottom row looks quite nice. Will look warm and inviting . Otherwise I'm excited

[@americanpatriot8402]

Stone facia solutions. Look into that. Easy maintenance. Looks amazing and blends into the landscape well.

[@jackmead6166]

You guys are doing amazing pick the colors that you like best. Just remember the kitchen was orange before so you cannot do anything wrong. Neutrals are always best. You can accent with your accessories. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bengt_axle]

It's important to look at those samples installed in the location where you will use them. Looking at them on the ground, they can look different from when they are hanging on the wall, due to the angle of the light, the way you are looking at them, and even time of day. Also, as you mention, if they need stain, then you should do the staining on a sample (large enough) to see how well it goes and how it will look in the location where it is to be installed. I used to sell paints and coatings and it would be very common for customers to say that it looks different under the neon lights of the store, compared to on their house. The colour temperature, angle of light and shadows all make a difference.

[@tanialee7433]

Thanks so much for another amazing video! I've watched a few channels like yours, but honestly, yours stands out as the best. The filming, music, humour, laughter, and energy you bring-everything flows so perfectly. Your positivity and teamwork are truly inspiring. My hope for you is that even long after your home is complete, you continue to share such a wonderful partnership in whatever you do. Keep shining! Thank you again for sharing your journey with us x

[@FirstDrumSander-eg9qo]

This is really great! I'm proud of how you make us laugh!

[@TwinFlameTreasures]

7:29 I also like the one you picked Jenna, but the square one of the left I also like. You don't want the house to be too dark, I like the grayish ones best.

[@SuzeofFlorida]

I picked that one also!

[@00Montse00]

6:19 Easy, choose the one next to the white one. It has color but it is not so dark that it will obscure everything but it will provide visual comfort. It also works great in combination with the fireplace.....your choice is not what I would choose.

[@jessicahellmer]

Suggestion on picking exterior colors. When I had to choose new siding for our house, the company gave us the addresses of homes near us that had the same colors we were considering, so we could see it at a larger scale. It totally helped us figure out which one would look best for our home. Not sure if that's possible with the company that supplied your samples, but if they can, I'd highly recommend that.

[@brianhopkins5251]

might be worth settling down to your top 2 choices for the outside and then buying one box (or a couple pieces) of each and then putting them up in a few areas. so you have a big enough sample. yeah, wasting a $100 or more isn't awesome but better than picking the wrong one and wasting a lot.

[@emmawalls7208]

I love the to-do list!! WAtching you cross things off is so satisfying!!

[@Feefifum]

Great work on your list! Jenna, you need to get yourself some hothands/handwarmers, best wee things ever in cold weather when youre active outside.

[@NPC8087]

It’s so satisfying to see you check off items in your list. You two have accomplished so much.

[@elanawheeler9964]

I look forward to your videos every week!❤️ love you guys

[@monolayth6]

I could watch these videos all day. Informative and relaxing. You guys are doing great and adding value to others lives.

[@wisecanadianwoman]

While I do enjoy watching the process of the house build, it is you and Nick and your loving interactions that I find most entertaining. You two are truly inspirational. ♥

[@LeslieOsmera]

Look up Cliff May , mid century architect. Very common to use Board and Batten siding (the textured one you like) I love the prefinished siding option too.

[@cuypers1800]

Honestly, you’d save a lot more money. I think if you get real wood and apply an exterior grade finish, not a stain. Check out the Odies Oil. It’s literally just wiping it on and wiping it off and you will have zero lap lines. I worry, putting on pre-fabricated composite material well in the long run not last as long as the real stuff. Yes it would be a little more maintenance, but the real stuff people will always value. Just my two cents either way to look fantastic and people will love what you do and as long as you like your decision, that’s all that matters

[@slbarbieri1725]

It lasts longer, is not susceptible to wood rot, bugs or woodpecker

[@yulunaw]

The little "Eh?"'s when you show each other the work you have done are adorable! I have missed a couple of episodes and went straight to the previous one. It is amazing how much progress you have achieved. The videos are very relaxing to watch, thank you for taking us on this journey with you♥

[@pietrobellotti5848]

17:50 I rate it the best framing I've ever seen on this series Jen you should be a film director

[@A-Known-Enemy]

When I first read this comment I definitely assumed you were talking about a different kind of framing given the nature of these videos lol

[@pietrobellotti5848]

@@A-Known-Enemy AHAHAH you're right I didn't think about the double sense

[@melindajones5017]

I love watching you two work and plan together. This is going to be a lovely home! Btw:look at your samples at different times of the day and in different weather. We painted a front door, and when it rained, the color picked up a weird reflection and turned an odd shade of pink! We REALLY didn't want a pink door. We lived there almost 2 years and when it rained we got to look and laugh. 😅we were married 53 years and teased each other about the "PINK" door for a long time! Keep loving and laughing!

[@alisapack1262]

Don't forget to see what your siding will look like against the rocks! You guys are doing great!

[@pdmark311]

when you get ready to start doing the electrical make sure you add some plugs under the edge of the soffit so you can plug Christmas light's in.

[@TamaraJohnBlue]

And lots of outdoor spigots for outside gardens and cleaning. 💦🚿🚿🚿

[@winklepicking3202]

So satisfying watching things get ticked off, I just completed on a purchase of a new home, although I’m not doing it myself it’s getting exciting seeing the architect plans and I’m now in the process of choosing things like flooring ect, thoroughly enjoying watching this build

[@MrNoNameSoldier]

There is a show that shows all the boring stuff! if your interested the TV series THIS OLD HOUSE used to show EVERYTHING and would detail out the products used, new products, and had the same people on it for decades. Apparently it is still going on KZbin. I've watched a few episodes and it took me back to when I was a kid in the 80's and watched it with my dad.

[@Hesoos]

I love the way real wood siding feels and ages, particularly cedar shingles. Consider a Wayfair Chinese living room vs one that's been designed with natural materials and textures. The real one always feels more grounded and cozy to spend time around and in. I implore you to consider ditching the faux siding. Your Feng Shui senses will thank you.

[@Miles507057]

Engage building products!!! Look of wood, no maintenance, aluminum siding. Located in Alberta. Worth the look!

[@MsParisPlays]

I just love how well you both get along. Often I find myself just saying Awwww that was so sweet. I don't think I've ever been in such a healthy and fun relationship. What you both have is so special! ❤❤❤

[@MeanOlNana]

Long lists are so satisfying each job I check off makes me happy. I start with the ones I dread or don’t like and get them out of the way first. That’s my motivation for myself at least.