There’s a saying in Spanish my family says a lot and it’s “lo que compra barato, compra cada rato” which translates to “someone who buys cheap, has to buy it again every so often” this has been something I have followed as a rule of thumb my whole life when deciding if I’m buying something and asking myself if I should buy the cheap version or splurge a bit and it hasn’t failed me yet.
It's a good idea to put reinforcement inside of box in case anyone ever wants to sit on the hearth, etc. Just a thought. You are doing such a super job on all you attempt. I am proud watching you!!
MaCenna...get you an electric kettle to boil your water in. Boils in like 2 minutes and then you can just pour it into your pot and continue the cooking on the little stove top! Love your videos and Happy Birthday sweet little Kinsley. Ya'll make my day when your video comes on ;)
@@patn408 haha came to say the same thing. I cracked up laughing when she said it takes 20 min to boil, meanwhile all that heat and steam is just evaporating into the air, taking all that energy she’s pumping into it with it 😆
I thought of the same thing. But I remembered I Americans don’t normally have kettles. I think it’s quite bizarre but I’m an Aussie and all my British friends love their kettles because they constantly drink tea . We’ll will have to tell her to buy one first LOL😅
Suggestion: if you are painting the boards, you can always use Bondo to fill the knots and holes in the common board and sand it smooth. No one will ever know! I do it all the time in furniture repair.
You do look. Very Tired....exhausted......it shows...please...stop..and rest......please You can get burned. Out@ Please...dont...push..yourself...You can hire..someone. to edit..all these videos...even part Time- People would love to help...OK Get a..assistant..TO Edit?? Please
As far as out of stock items go at the hardware store.....I always shop online first, and choose the 'pick up in store' or curbside delivery'. It's very fast and efficient and eliminates visiting additional stores looking for those things which I don't have to hand select, like the plaster of paris. Then I go inside to select the wood and any supplies I want to inspect on an individual basis. You're making such great progress! Happy Birthday to your sweet baby!
Girl get an electric kettle! It even makes getting water boiling on the stovetop faster. 2 minutes in the kettle - pour in a pre warmed pot on the stove - so much easier.
Happy birthday, Kinsley! Also, FJs are super popular because of their off-road capability, the reliability that Toyota is known for, and it's semi-waterproof interior which meant you could hose it out and wipe it down easier (easy to keep clean). Honestly, I'd love one.
The anticipation is killing me for when you start decorating the shelves in the living room. I love the ones in LA and I am looking forward to what you will do with so many more shelves!! Love your videos!! 💕💕
A wire brush is good for cleaning bricks. Our builder just built a side arch (square over our side passageway) our house is 30yrs old so hard to find bricks to match( 5 colours) but a local cottage was being knocked down so I managed to get 4 wheelbarrows of free bricks that match. My builder still cost 1,800euros (2 metal support lintals etc) for his work so I was very glad my bricks were free/recycled. A friend is taking the remaining 100 bricks n her hubby is making a pizza oven in the garden with them. Love your videos. - your work - cottage, family, estate sales etc etc. My hubby has Leukemia and my son age 23 is Autistic so utube is my 'calm' and your videos are the best. If I had not followed the past year I could not believe the work you - as a girl ( very sexist - but I am a girl too) can do - machines n all. AMAZING. CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE CHRISTMAS n a big fire XX IRELAND
You can clean bricks by using an electric drill and an old bit piece. Run it across the old cement then to loosen and chip off. Then clean up with a wire brush. If you search fixing a brick wall, there is a mason who shows how it's done. I've never worked with bricks but found it really easy using his method.
Love how everything is coming together, all of your hard work will pay off when you’re sat cosy with Kinsley looking at a beautifully finished fireplace fully decorated for Christmas! Also Happy Birthday Kinsley 🐶xxx
Girl, get an electric kettle! Water boils in less than 2 minutes. The ones with integrated coils are easier to clean. When they get buildup from your water just throw half a lemon in there with some water and run a cycle, when the water cools again throw out the lemon and wipe out the inside. Easy peasy!
After seeing the price of boards, SHOCK, I stopped by the thrift store and picked up 2 oak bookcases for $20 each. Already took the shelves and thinking about the boxes.
I can imagine how pretty it will turn out whatever pigment you choose or how you blend them together for a layered effect. Happy Birthday Kinsley!! 🎉🎂😊
Tip on the slow water boiling situation. Warm the water in your coffeemaker first and then transfer it to the pot in the stove to boil. It cuts time, also If you have a lid use it! Even if it's bigger it'll work 😉
The bricks are semi-local to you about an hour south. From a little town of the same name. They are made from red clay found in the area. The D’Hanis Brick and Tile Co was founded in 1905, and they made bricks up until 1960. I live in the hill country also and I found two of those bricks while digging in the yard!
You should put a lid on the pot when you want it boiling temp faster. It keeps the heat in.... learned that myself being a mom with hungry kids... Happy Birthday Kinsley!!!!! x
There’s a TH-cam video - Made In Texas- D’Hanis Bricks . It’s VERY interesting. It’s a century old business and all items are made from local clay. Made the old fashioned way. D’Hanis Brick and Tile San Antonio, Tx.
Love seeing behind the scenes of your projects! I think most people don’t realize just how much planning goes into a project before you even pick up a tool. I totally get it because I also research EVERYTHING.
There is away to get the old concrete off, I can’t remember what we did (power wash, soak in something, mmm). Also I kinda like the dark spots on the brick really show’s character. Here in South Africa we only build our homes out of brick. We do use wood for roof framing and of course cabinetry in our homes.
I would love to see a video where the sorry girls just come help you with a project for the cottage. I think it would be so fun and it would help you get some things done and not having to do it all alone
I love watching all of your renovation vids, it's incredibly inspiring for when I finally get to decorate my dream home. It's amazing how much you do yourself! Also, you should absolutely bring friends to help you, the more hands the merrier lol. I bet a number of your friends would love to help you get a few projects wrapped up, or maybe that's just dreams haha. But love all the vids, you're doing a phenomenal job and cant wait to see the living room all festive.
Aww, sweet Kinsley doesn’t look 35!! I’m sure you’re already done with the brick, but a coarse wire brush would help clean them up and then give them a good brushing with a big, firm paintbrush.
Happy Birthday to Ms. Kinsley!!! 🎉🎊❤️ Heads up for next time that you need a wider board. You can use the common pine, just fill all the knots with Bondo, let dry, then sand, prime, and paint. You can easily get a finish and strength that is 99% of the more expensive pine.
Happy birthday Kinsley I hope you have a wonderful birthday you look so cute on the videos I just love seeing you when I watch your mommy videos and I am glad that she is feeling better. Happy birthday baby girl.
I am obsessed with your kitchen windows AND Range hood!!!! ❤❤❤❤. I told my husband he must change out kitchen window to look like yours. Though our window is not that deep. I just love the warm wood tone and how lovely they look!!! ♥️♥️♥️ oh and your island is also a dream!!!
A cold-chisel, used for masonry, and hammer will knock that mortar right off. It's going to look amazing once you get that whole chimney wall completed!
Hello fresh is honestly amazing. My husband and I try to always have a box for week nights! So convenient and it helps us try new flavors and recipes that we wouldn’t try otherwise!
Happy birthday Kinsley. Thank you for not taking her shopping with you! I worked in retail and totally understand service animals, but when I had to clean up after them when owners didn't acknowledge accident or offer to help, I have no tolerance for non service pets in stores and especially restaurants!
Please. I take my dog to places and while he’s never gone to the bathroom in a store, I’d certainly clean it up. Sorry some people suck but “no tolerance”? Come on. Good thing you don’t make the rules then.
And often times a well behaved dog gets hurt by a mean one! Even if your dog is good, you can’t be sure other people will keep their dogs in line unfortunately :(
Make sure to add lots of support underneath that plywood. Otherwise, with the weight of the bricks overtime will cause the plywood to sag. That's not including anybody overtime that they could step on the garth. Adding more weight causing the cement to crack.
Hey MaCenna, I don't know if you are interested, but if you put coke a cola in a bucket and get a nice stiff brush you can clean those bricks up, then rinse with water and let dry! We had a chimney blocked and it sent flames out onto our brick fireplace, cleaned up nicely
Does. Your Dad have friends ..that ..have .a storage..or warehouse..OF wood..not used......go by Construction..sights. And ask The contractor...if ..HE..HAS..any Supplies..that they don't need. Just ask..!. Or contact... HABITAT FOR HOMES...HAVE CHEAPER THINGS..THAT LOWES DONATE.. THERE IS A BIG ONE IN SAN ANTONIO.....THEY HAVE LOTS OF STUFF DONATED.....
If you wanted to use the common board, you can use a shellac based primer on the knots to keep them from bleeding through. I would’ve just bought premed bookcase and added some details to make them look custom, but I can’t wait to see the shelves.
Can’t wait to see this living room take shape. I remember last year when you thought you’d be decorating for Christmas and here we are at crunch time again! Love your videos!
BIG HAPPY 5 BIRTHDAY to Kinsley 🎉 🐶 🎂👏🏻🎶💘 and also what’s more to watch the video today looking very nice in the living room etc completed. Much Love to you and Romeo and your family. Take Care!
"Cheap ain't pretty and pretty ain't cheap". I like that, Mom. That quote could have multiple applications. 😉❤️
As my dad always said “you gotta spent money to make money!” which to me falls along the same lines. Love both of these quotes!
There’s a saying in Spanish my family says a lot and it’s “lo que compra barato, compra cada rato” which translates to “someone who buys cheap, has to buy it again every so often” this has been something I have followed as a rule of thumb my whole life when deciding if I’m buying something and asking myself if I should buy the cheap version or splurge a bit and it hasn’t failed me yet.
Tshirts need to be made with this quote!!
I hope you keep all the plans you’ve drawn up and bind them in a book of your home😊
Absolutely the best idea!! Hope @XO,MaCenna sees this!!
This is such a great idea!!
It's a good idea to put reinforcement inside of box in case anyone ever wants to sit on the hearth, etc. Just a thought. You are doing such a super job on all you attempt. I am proud watching you!!
MaCenna...get you an electric kettle to boil your water in. Boils in like 2 minutes and then you can just pour it into your pot and continue the cooking on the little stove top! Love your videos and Happy Birthday sweet little Kinsley. Ya'll make my day when your video comes on ;)
Ok electric kettle companies sponsor MaCanna 😊
In the meantime, put a lid on the saucepan.. that can help the water boil faster. :)
@@patn408 came here for this comment! ;)
@@patn408 haha came to say the same thing. I cracked up laughing when she said it takes 20 min to boil, meanwhile all that heat and steam is just evaporating into the air, taking all that energy she’s pumping into it with it 😆
I thought of the same thing. But I remembered I Americans don’t normally have kettles. I think it’s quite bizarre but I’m an Aussie and all my British friends love their kettles because they constantly drink tea . We’ll will have to tell her to buy one first LOL😅
Loved the shout-out for our Canadian Sorry Girls for the limewash paint instructions! ❤ Can't wait to see the finished result!
Suggestion: if you are painting the boards, you can always use Bondo to fill the knots and holes in the common board and sand it smooth. No one will ever know! I do it all the time in furniture repair.
Kinsley doesn't look a day over 4 and a half! Happy Birthday Kinsley!
Happy Birthday Kinsley! 🎁🎂🎈
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As far as out of stock items go at the hardware store.....I always shop online first, and choose the 'pick up in store' or curbside delivery'. It's very fast and efficient and eliminates visiting additional stores looking for those things which I don't have to hand select, like the plaster of paris. Then I go inside to select the wood and any supplies I want to inspect on an individual basis. You're making such great progress! Happy Birthday to your sweet baby!
Girl get an electric kettle! It even makes getting water boiling on the stovetop faster. 2 minutes in the kettle - pour in a pre warmed pot on the stove - so much easier.
Happy birthday, Kinsley!
Also, FJs are super popular because of their off-road capability, the reliability that Toyota is known for, and it's semi-waterproof interior which meant you could hose it out and wipe it down easier (easy to keep clean). Honestly, I'd love one.
Love the Sorry Girls…a collab would be amazing!!!!
The anticipation is killing me for when you start decorating the shelves in the living room. I love the ones in LA and I am looking forward to what you will do with so many more shelves!!
Love your videos!! 💕💕
D'Hanis Brick and Tile organized in 1905. 3/8 and 1/2 inch mortar are the most common widths.
A wire brush is good for cleaning bricks. Our builder just built a side arch (square over our side passageway) our house is 30yrs old so hard to find bricks to match( 5 colours) but a local cottage was being knocked down so I managed to get 4 wheelbarrows of free bricks that match. My builder still cost 1,800euros (2 metal support lintals etc) for his work so I was very glad my bricks were free/recycled. A friend is taking the remaining 100 bricks n her hubby is making a pizza oven in the garden with them.
Love your videos. - your work - cottage, family, estate sales etc etc. My hubby has Leukemia and my son age 23 is Autistic so utube is my 'calm' and your videos are the best. If I had not followed the past year I could not believe the work you - as a girl ( very sexist - but I am a girl too) can do - machines n all. AMAZING.
CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE CHRISTMAS n a big fire XX IRELAND
You can clean bricks by using an electric drill and an old bit piece. Run it across the old cement then to loosen and chip off. Then clean up with a wire brush. If you search fixing a brick wall, there is a mason who shows how it's done. I've never worked with bricks but found it really easy using his method.
For water to boil faster, you need to put a lid on your pot. 😊
I used 3/4” birch plywood for shelves and nicer wood for facing. We kept ours natural
Love how everything is coming together, all of your hard work will pay off when you’re sat cosy with Kinsley looking at a beautifully finished fireplace fully decorated for Christmas! Also Happy Birthday Kinsley 🐶xxx
Girl, get an electric kettle! Water boils in less than 2 minutes. The ones with integrated coils are easier to clean. When they get buildup from your water just throw half a lemon in there with some water and run a cycle, when the water cools again throw out the lemon and wipe out the inside. Easy peasy!
Happy Birthday, sweet Kinsley! 🎂🎉🐶 Can’t wait to see the living room completed!
All my favorite people know each other!!
MaCenna, Lone Fox and the Sorry Girls!
I love that the Sorry Girls got a shout out😍
🎂🎁🎉 Hapi Birthday Kinsley 🎁🎉🎂
After seeing the price of boards, SHOCK, I stopped by the thrift store and picked up 2 oak bookcases for $20 each. Already took the shelves and thinking about the boxes.
I can imagine how pretty it will turn out whatever pigment you choose or how you blend them together for a layered effect. Happy Birthday Kinsley!! 🎉🎂😊
You should do an over grouted look for the brick! It’ll have that texture you love and a natural style.
Happy birthday kinsley xxx
There's a saying that if you buy cheap you'll buy twice x
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KINSLEY. You're a total sweetie!!! Did you get a Party? A cake? A present???
I really needed this today. Been feeling down and your videos make me happy
aww i hope you have a better day!
Start you brick from the center so you can end evenly and centered.
Tip on the slow water boiling situation. Warm the water in your coffeemaker first and then transfer it to the pot in the stove to boil. It cuts time, also If you have a lid use it! Even if it's bigger it'll work 😉
The bricks are semi-local to you about an hour south. From a little town of the same name. They are made from red clay found in the area. The D’Hanis Brick and Tile Co was founded in 1905, and they made bricks up until 1960. I live in the hill country also and I found two of those bricks while digging in the yard!
Yes! I've been missing you! Thankfully my day can start now!
You should put a lid on the pot when you want it boiling temp faster. It keeps the heat in.... learned that myself being a mom with hungry kids...
Happy Birthday Kinsley!!!!! x
There’s a TH-cam video - Made In Texas- D’Hanis Bricks . It’s VERY interesting. It’s a century old business and all items are made from local clay. Made the old fashioned way. D’Hanis Brick and Tile San Antonio, Tx.
Love seeing behind the scenes of your projects! I think most people don’t realize just how much planning goes into a project before you even pick up a tool. I totally get it because I also research EVERYTHING.
There is away to get the old concrete off, I can’t remember what we did (power wash, soak in something, mmm). Also I kinda like the dark spots on the brick really show’s character.
Here in South Africa we only build our homes out of brick. We do use wood for roof framing and of course cabinetry in our homes.
Happy Birthday to the Cutie pie on her SPECIAL Day!
I would love to see a video where the sorry girls just come help you with a project for the cottage. I think it would be so fun and it would help you get some things done and not having to do it all alone
Love seeing the behind the scenes footage of how you set up the shots! Would like to see more of that in future vlogs!
Happy Birthday to Kinsley!!!! I love watching all of your progress, it is so fun to see your process, and how you roll with the punches.
I love watching all of your renovation vids, it's incredibly inspiring for when I finally get to decorate my dream home. It's amazing how much you do yourself! Also, you should absolutely bring friends to help you, the more hands the merrier lol. I bet a number of your friends would love to help you get a few projects wrapped up, or maybe that's just dreams haha. But love all the vids, you're doing a phenomenal job and cant wait to see the living room all festive.
You could use your table saw to cut shelves out of mdf which looks amazing painted. Or plywood
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KINSLEY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Put a lid on the pot.
Aww, sweet Kinsley doesn’t look 35!! I’m sure you’re already done with the brick, but a coarse wire brush would help clean them up and then give them a good brushing with a big, firm paintbrush.
Happy Birthday to Ms. Kinsley!!! 🎉🎊❤️
Heads up for next time that you need a wider board. You can use the common pine, just fill all the knots with Bondo, let dry, then sand, prime, and paint. You can easily get a finish and strength that is 99% of the more expensive pine.
HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY TO THE CUTEST LITTLE PUPPY ON THE INTERNET 🎉 XOXO
Happy birthday baby girl. Puppy hugs for you.
both you and your mum have so much joy for life. its inspiring
MaCenna, I love, love, love your intro music and graphics for Fall! And my petters are itching to touch your sweet little curious nugget Kinsley!
Omggg shoutout to the sorry girls!! My two fave channels 🥰🤩
Happy birthday Kinsley I hope you have a wonderful birthday you look so cute on the videos I just love seeing you when I watch your mommy videos and I am glad that she is feeling better. Happy birthday baby girl.
Happy birthday to sweet Kinsley. She is a big part of why I watch these videos lol. The diys are great but I love watching for when Kinsley appears.
My husband and I are remodeling our home and we both appreciate ur videos!
Kingsley....Happy Birthday sweet baby. Wishing you many many more.
I am obsessed with your kitchen windows AND Range hood!!!! ❤❤❤❤. I told my husband he must change out kitchen window to look like yours. Though our window is not that deep. I just love the warm wood tone and how lovely they look!!! ♥️♥️♥️ oh and your island is also a dream!!!
A cold-chisel, used for masonry, and hammer will knock that mortar right off. It's going to look amazing once you get that whole chimney wall completed!
Hello fresh is honestly amazing. My husband and I try to always have a box for week nights! So convenient and it helps us try new flavors and recipes that we wouldn’t try otherwise!
A Very Happy Birthday to Kinsley!! 🐶🎂
Your Mama is one Smart Cookie!
Happy Birthday Kinsley! I cant wait to see the fire place once the hearth is done.
So excited for a new video! Your enthusiasm is infectious!
I love how much fun you and your momma have together! ❤
Happy birthday Kinsley. Thank you for not taking her shopping with you! I worked in retail and totally understand service animals, but when I had to clean up after them when owners didn't acknowledge accident or offer to help, I have no tolerance for non service pets in stores and especially restaurants!
Please. I take my dog to places and while he’s never gone to the bathroom in a store, I’d certainly clean it up. Sorry some people suck but “no tolerance”? Come on. Good thing you don’t make the rules then.
And often times a well behaved dog gets hurt by a mean one! Even if your dog is good, you can’t be sure other people will keep their dogs in line unfortunately :(
Happy Birthday Kinsely! Hope you got lotsa hugs, kisses and treats from your mama. 💜
Love the s/o to the Sorry Girls!! ❤
Happy birthday sweet kinsley. Home is coming together so very nice
Recommend an Angle Grinder for the bricks. And you won't regret buying one...I use it for a TON of stuff!
Happy birthday Kinsley. You are a beautiful girl! 🎂
Happy Birthday to Kinsley. She’s just a beautiful girl just like her mum. X
A Steel brush bit put on the end of a drill will help get the mortar off those bricks!
Kinsley has a birthday twin with my fur baby 💕 Happy Birthday Kinsley 🥳
Happy 5th birthday Precious Kinsley!!
Happy Birthday Kinsley 🐶 we love your little cute self!
Make sure to add lots of support underneath that plywood. Otherwise, with the weight of the bricks overtime will cause the plywood to sag. That's not including anybody overtime that they could step on the garth. Adding more weight causing the cement to crack.
Happiest of birthday to you Kinsley!! ❤🎉🎉
My dog loves watching your videos and tries to talk to Kinsley every time! Happy birthday Kinsley!
There is a masonry hammer that has a flat flared chisel edge for chipping off old mortar.
Hey MaCenna, I don't know if you are interested, but if you put coke a cola in a bucket and get a nice stiff brush you can clean those bricks up, then rinse with water and let dry! We had a chimney blocked and it sent flames out onto our brick fireplace, cleaned up nicely
Thank you Kinsley for your adorable presence on this channel. Hope your day is special!!
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the how to video I watched recommended 1/2 inch mortar between bricks and wet them before applying mortar so the bricks don't absorb the mortar.
If you wanted to use the common board, you can use a shellac based primer on the knots to keep them from bleeding through. I would’ve just bought premed bookcase and added some details to make them look custom, but I can’t wait to see the shelves.
Happy Birthday, Kinsley!!! 💖🐶🦴
Birthday hugs for Kinsley! Happy birthday to Romeo!! Great ideas with the brick and ribbon!!
Something so satisfying about watching the brick cleaning part...hoping there's more in the makeover epi. 👀
Happy Birthday Kinsley! You are the smartest, cutiest, most I inquisitive little "Human Bean" I have ever seen. You are loved by thousands.
How does mommas hair always look on point 🙏
Well if this isnt best way to spend my evening 🥰
Happy bday Kinsley! 💐
Can’t wait to see this living room take shape. I remember last year when you thought you’d be decorating for Christmas and here we are at crunch time again! Love your videos!
Portola paints and color atelier will custom make any color you like in lime wash paint!
Get an electric kettle. Water boils in a few minutes. Used in UK a lot for tea. I use it continually.
Happy Birthday sweet Kinsley! Thank you MaCenna.
BIG HAPPY 5 BIRTHDAY to Kinsley 🎉 🐶 🎂👏🏻🎶💘 and also what’s more to watch the video today looking very nice in the living room etc completed. Much Love to you and Romeo and your family. Take Care!
Happy birthday Kinsley ❤️❤️❤️
Happy Birthday, Kinsley!!!!!
Happy Birthday Kinsley.... You are making so much progress on the house. I know it's going to be breath taking when you are finished.
Happy Bithday Kingsley blessings love health and much years to come….🎉😊
It's my birthday too! Happy birthday to us kinsley! ❤️
Happy birthday Kinsley. I hope your day is wonderful Cuz. You’re such a sweetheart.
omg happy birthday Kinsley!!! 🎉