Building a GORGEOUS CUSTOM CLOSET!! | My Total House Renovation

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  • Today Jay and I have a very exciting project- we are building my gorgeous custom closet!! It is so wonderful to see all the little parts of my total house renovation coming together in such a beautiful way!
    Hey there! My name is Abby and I recently bought a MAJOR fixer upper house. I am SO excited to work on fixing it up this old house and turning it into my dream home. I can't wait to take you on this journey with me! I am planning to DIY as much as I can and learn so much about home renovations along the way. I am starting out totally clueless so I am sure it will be a grand adventure! Follow along on my channel if you want to see DIY projects, renovating a house on a budget, and I am sure a lot of craziness along the way! I'm just a girl with a drill and a dream.
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  • @kellysherrill4224
    @kellysherrill4224 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    Really hoping you guys do another house together! Jays incredible workmanship and Abby’s design sense… I think you’re an unbeatable team! Also it’s such fun to watch you guys figure out stuff and pull it all together with such calmness. Just a pleasure to watch!

    • @kellysherrill4224
      @kellysherrill4224 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You’re building a great deal of equity in this beautiful house! So blessed

    • @dianepereira1860
      @dianepereira1860 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Perhaps a new business....Abby & Jay Builders. 😊

    • @debraandersen6895
      @debraandersen6895 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Just put clear varnish on them. Leave them natural.

  • @djmacsgarden
    @djmacsgarden หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Clear poly. All the way! It will match your scandi vibe and less maintenance in the long run. Jay is amazing, but give yourself credit. So are you! You know what you want, and you are able to translate that vision to Jay, and his expertise shines!

  • @laurelremington2056
    @laurelremington2056 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Jay is a genius in his construction and carpentry skills! He is also a phenomenal instructor/ mentor for you Abby. He has taught you so much and will be helpful for the rest of your life.

  • @lynnestamey7272
    @lynnestamey7272 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    You will be moving into your gorgeous new home soon! I love how you put the drawers in, Jay is a gift from God! The hard work you, your family and great friends have resulted in a home for the rest of your life. Close enough to family and with your sister there, your fabulous friends will be a blessing on you.

  • @ct3298
    @ct3298 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I like the natural wood! No paint is my vote.

  • @caryallen62
    @caryallen62 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Treasure every second you have with that man. He absolutely adores you. You are such a blessed young lady. I absolutely love you two.

  • @thresalegg963
    @thresalegg963 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Please,please,please Jay, get a set of saw horses!!!! I've had 3 back surgeries and you make my back HURT watching!!!!😂😂

  • @janeteckhart4886
    @janeteckhart4886 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    That closet is to die for! Omg. And the cubbies too. Jay is so talented and you are learning so much from him. Lucky girl!

  • @hossieb4874
    @hossieb4874 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Jay is so knowledgeable n what an asset he is to you! House is transforming beautifully! This is the fun part!

  • @michaelbissen1946
    @michaelbissen1946 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Come on, Jay. Build yourself some saw horses. Please, my back hurts just watching you. 😂

    • @lindaroyal8161
      @lindaroyal8161 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      YES - a couple of sets, one for upstairs and one for downstairs, they certainly won't go to waste and you have plenty of scraps to use, just need the brackets!

  • @michellegarrett6752
    @michellegarrett6752 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We knew Jay was good but his carpentry on the cubbies and closet is next level ❤❤❤ So custome and beautiful.

  • @Bluegrassprincess
    @Bluegrassprincess หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I'd do a clear poly and call it a day. I think the wood is pretty. GREAT CUSTOM JOB! You and Jay work so well together

  • @kalimobley9038
    @kalimobley9038 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    We need a Jay Appreciation Day 🤣

  • @sharonwhiteman6874
    @sharonwhiteman6874 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I think at this point you can stop calling it a fixer-upper and start calling it fixed up! I think you and your team have done a fantastic job, can't wait to see it finished and you move in ❤

  • @deborahhope9094
    @deborahhope9094 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Another Jay Abby woodworking success. Anyone would love this closet design!

  • @queenbee1920
    @queenbee1920 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Jay is a jewel!! He goes over and beyond to meet all your expectations and cares what you think every step of the way. You’re a design genius Abbey! It’s all coming together so beautifully! Loving this part of your dream.

    • @Twebb349
      @Twebb349 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree, she definitely has an eye for design. You would think it were her career 😊

  • @florencecampbell774
    @florencecampbell774 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    You two are a great team together.Well done Jay for teaching Abby.🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @lindahajek5859
    @lindahajek5859 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It is all coming together! It’s hard to believe how far you have come! It’s like a brand new home! Jay definitely is a god sent! He is such a nice man and he works with you he doesn’t tell you what to do or how he wants it! He gets approval!

  • @donnawest9241
    @donnawest9241 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love painting it all white, but leave the dowel rods natural!!! 👍👏Great job!!

  • @cozyplantlady8044
    @cozyplantlady8044 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    If I could borrow jay for like 1 week. Man. The house is looking so good! So proud of all y’all’s hard work!

    • @lfuentes4098
      @lfuentes4098 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know! Send over to the west coast when you done Abby. 😊

  • @karengossett1475
    @karengossett1475 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I just can’t imagine how proud both of you are with all the beautiful work you have put into this HOME 🙏💞😘

  • @coleensmith3544
    @coleensmith3544 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jay does fabulous work-love the contrast between the paint and raw wood. If it were me I would leave it as it is

  • @kathy3178
    @kathy3178 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Jay is a truly a master of carpentry. The closet looks amazing! Great job Abby on the design. You guys are quite the team. Good to see Trudy again.

    • @johnking8679
      @johnking8679 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Abby, I didn't realize how tall Trudy is 'til now when I saw you together next to that beautiful closet in your new bedroom !! She obviously gets her height from her father !! LOL !!

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very nice, I love a good closet divider system, makes so much more sense than just one single rod.
    The only thing I would have done different - the 2 shelves on the left side; I would have lined them up horizontally with the shelf they're next to, in the middle section. It would visually be a straight line, instead of being a bit off as they are now.
    Question - wouldn't it have been better to have the floor in the closet installed prior to the shelf unit? Seems it would have been easier than having to measure and cut around the unit.

  • @dianewilliams9729
    @dianewilliams9729 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, how I need a Jay in my life! He is so talented, reliable, and trustworthy…traits that are getting harder and harder to find. Very nice closet!

  • @beckybevins6690
    @beckybevins6690 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its going to be so cool that you can tell everyone how much you did in redoing the house!!! You work on every thing that put the house together!! You have your fingerprints on every part of the building!! How cool is that!!

  • @cindyferree9872
    @cindyferree9872 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I vote for polyeurethane. So much white is hard to keep clean! Dust shows less on wood. Enjoyed watching the process:)

  • @cindyleasure6901
    @cindyleasure6901 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Your sooooo lucky to have Jay ! Your home is looking great!

  • @susanwesterfield6953
    @susanwesterfield6953 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I kind of like the wood tone in the closet. It's beautiful wood! Just a clear coat of polyurethane and your good!

  • @donnap587
    @donnap587 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Two double doors is great, but I think sliding doors that you can slide back-and-forth from one side to the other with mirrors on them is even better, therefore you can get stuff out of the closet that would normally be behind the double door when opened.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing I personally like is clear water based varnish (matt or gloss) so easy and makes a great protector of wood.

  • @rosiamorrison6531
    @rosiamorrison6531 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Seeing you two sisters agree on the closet is perfect ! Great job Abby and JAY !!! 💜💙💥

  • @debraandersen6895
    @debraandersen6895 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Clear finish urathane . Natural look, and they won't scuff up, never have to repaint.

  • @ricksoto8126
    @ricksoto8126 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    it will be great to have a video library when your done to remember all the work you and Jay put in

  • @cherylwoodruff7617
    @cherylwoodruff7617 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Stain that beautiful wood. It will last longer and think of how beautiful against all the white! It is wonderful Abby!

  • @upstatesolarandrealestate864
    @upstatesolarandrealestate864 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s coming along so beautifully and custom closets and cabinetry are a very big deal! We love seeing your hard work and creativity paying off❣️

  • @randywaite4573
    @randywaite4573 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you are worried about not enough lighting you should get some strip lights and attach them to the inside of the frame.

  • @beckie605
    @beckie605 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOW! Jay is a great carpenter/cabinet maker! Yet one more blessing!

  • @molly1117
    @molly1117 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you put a track light fixture in the closet, you can slide lights to both sides of the closet and aim them right where they’ll be most effective.

  • @jeffjahns1974
    @jeffjahns1974 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the wood look but I like things painted white too. A suggestion- with modern water based paints - it's takes years for then to completely dry. You will put things on the shelves and they will stick. Then peel the paint when you move them. After painting put on a water based shellac or varnish. Won't change color and will be rock hard

  • @SaraH-pt9wt
    @SaraH-pt9wt 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think the different levelled shelves in the closet look great...it follows the slope of the ceiling. Also, thank you for being a reasonable human being about closet space. I'm in multiple home building groups and everyone needs huge walk-in closets for some reason 🙄.

  • @bobogilvie4472
    @bobogilvie4472 หลายเดือนก่อน

    JAY NEEDS A BIG HUG.

  • @quesnelgirl
    @quesnelgirl หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I think a couple of saw horses would be helpful.

  • @constancearnold9367
    @constancearnold9367 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep the wood! It looks great - a work of art. White paint would be ho hum like a shelving unit you could buy anywhere! That's my vote. :)

  • @Melissa-pt2ik
    @Melissa-pt2ik หลายเดือนก่อน

    Abby what about the ceiling lights I haven’t heard you say anything about those yet and I noticed that you didn’t have any covers for the plug ins yet and I don’t know how you would have gotten anything built without Jay he is a gem for sure with his knowledge of building

  • @darlenevjohnson5237
    @darlenevjohnson5237 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So Wonderful! Yes, you are right, How it functions is more important than the Visual affect. (Visuals) or Form, Follows Function.
    Function always leads. Function is the most important thing. Function is an important concept in interior Design.

  • @donnahong5998
    @donnahong5998 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Abby, The huge cubby you said you would put suitcase in, how about drop a bar cloths hanging distance from the top in that cubby and you can have things there in the back like the suitcase you would just have to part the rack to pull them out? If it is an area that you don't want to access often then make it rotation for off season clothes.

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It is such a lovely cosy home.

  • @user-cc2sy9vn9b
    @user-cc2sy9vn9b 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The closet looks amazing, love to see Jay and you building together

  • @hollyporter1193
    @hollyporter1193 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Jay is amazing!!!

  • @ShirleyJDavis
    @ShirleyJDavis หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am enjoying your videos so much. I look forward to Tuesday and Saturday every week. Your videos are so interesting not like the videos on TH-cam. Thanks very much for remodeling this old house. Love watching all that you do

  • @susanbarker9409
    @susanbarker9409 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think after your done with this beautiful house take a break and then all of the you need to create a lovely house for your sister to keep these awesome videos going!😊

  • @irishrose89775
    @irishrose89775 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh i would keep the natural wood as a beautiful contrast to the white walls.

  • @michaelbissen1946
    @michaelbissen1946 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Super Nice !!!

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons7879 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    All your hard work is truly paying off, Abby!!! 🥰🎶❤️🌻🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @dawnbarse197
    @dawnbarse197 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow Jay beautiful work! Looks so nice. Before you know it you will be all moved in. Many blessings

  • @chantaln6843
    @chantaln6843 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Jay is “THEE MAN”… that closet looks awesome 😊

  • @kathleentinley7261
    @kathleentinley7261 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the natural wood is gorgeous!

  • @marionandrews176
    @marionandrews176 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Jay, Master Craftsman!

  • @TrishaBobisha
    @TrishaBobisha หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This one gave me goosebumps. It makes me feel like the move in date is coming sooner than I think. Yayyyy!!! 👏👏👏💕

  • @tammystark6364
    @tammystark6364 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you paint closet shelves might I suggest high gloss cabinet paint. Clothes and such slide better on it and it can be wiped down so easily. Love the closets😊

  • @staceyfreier8899
    @staceyfreier8899 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a great closet! So excited for you! So fun watching this all come together 😊

  • @garahastings8214
    @garahastings8214 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Do you plan on doing a what I would have done differently if I were to do this again?

  • @sheilagiles3333
    @sheilagiles3333 หลายเดือนก่อน

    By the way Abby, great job. Jay is the man.!!🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
    @annettecinquemanifalbo17 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So nice! What a great closet space you have there girl! A drill a dream and a JAY!!!

  • @kimcool6327
    @kimcool6327 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Abby your math skills are impressive.

  • @joqlady888
    @joqlady888 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just fantastic Jay,,,,She is so blessed to have you..lov from South Alabama.

  • @bookooc5605
    @bookooc5605 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jay is a wonder. He also has the same model table saw I have. So you know he's smart! lol

  • @leem200
    @leem200 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    His work is superb. Beautifully done. Looks so nice. It is amazing. I am getting excited the more you do I see your dream come true. Lots of work and loads of time but so well worth it. You found yourself a great carpenter in Jay. Peace!

  • @debibrown5568
    @debibrown5568 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Jay is such a craftsman! Love all your storage! - watching from Lake Wales, Florida

  • @leem200
    @leem200 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Should do a tour of Jay workshop, so I can fix my husband garage area like it. He wants to start wood working.

  • @donnaingle1359
    @donnaingle1359 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Move in day is just around the corner!

  • @bernicekingma8348
    @bernicekingma8348 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Natural wood color is a nice offset to the white. Gives the room a very warm feeling.😊

  • @SandraClutter-lx3ho
    @SandraClutter-lx3ho หลายเดือนก่อน

    lol, please move the shovels that lean on the outside of the house, it drives my ocd husband crazy!!! Also the inside of the house is amazing from where it started!

  • @judytebbets5535
    @judytebbets5535 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely.....lovely....lovely...u go girl!

  • @geraldmilligan493
    @geraldmilligan493 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are so lucky to have Jay to carry out your ideas to fruition. The house is going to be beautiful. Carol from Ontario

  • @jburch1544
    @jburch1544 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Working saw horses with Abby

  • @melissaciswhoibe9183
    @melissaciswhoibe9183 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job, Jay and Abby, on the closet! It's beautiful! Abby, you asked us what we think about painting the closet and I say no because it will wear in time and you'll have to paint it again and it might get sticky sometimes depending on moisture in the home. Instead, apply a thin wash coat of shellac and wipe it with 320 grit paper to get rid of fuzzies and make it nice and smooth to the touch. I think it will look nice against the painted wall and new flooring when you get it installed. Have a beautiful, blessed night. 🙏

  • @sherrywimmer7355
    @sherrywimmer7355 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing. Jay is a treasure. 👀 looking so fantastic. ❤️

  • @user-gt7rz1fr7j
    @user-gt7rz1fr7j หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HI there Abby and Jay great team work . The house is looking good.😊tc

  • @lorrieroberts3007
    @lorrieroberts3007 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the closet...WTG JAY & Thank you for making Abby's dreams come to reality!!! God Bless A Drill & A Dream

  • @lenireimer3243
    @lenireimer3243 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So exciting to see the progress--wishing you all the best all the way to the finish line.

  • @tamora.monique
    @tamora.monique 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I absolutely love the closest and built-ins.

  • @beverlysearles61
    @beverlysearles61 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm so happy I caught your videos from the very beginning! You and Jay have made a wonderful home for you to live in! It's hard to believe the shape it's in now compared to when you first started! Great job !!

  • @allisoncoppens5072
    @allisoncoppens5072 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Clear poly the wood is so pretty!!

  • @sheilarowan8664
    @sheilarowan8664 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's looking so good your so very lucky to have JAY ❤❤he is just brilliant ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sh3ll3yb
    @sh3ll3yb หลายเดือนก่อน

    A similar stain to the front door would a pretty contrast to the beautiful white walls.

  • @bobogilvie4472
    @bobogilvie4472 หลายเดือนก่อน

    JAY YOU are a very GOOD CARPENTER and special kind of man for all YOU have done for ABBY

  • @martindowling1401
    @martindowling1401 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your house is looking so good! I can't wait until it's finished!

  • @marielucier7982
    @marielucier7982 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    House is looking so nice. Jay is amazing. I like that you and Jay are color coordinated like a work team.

  • @gaylesmith1738
    @gaylesmith1738 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The closet is great!! Jay is the best! It's fun to see you so excited!!! 👏👏👏 Nice to see your sister, too! It's all coming together!!! 😊💕

  • @pinkywilliams8063
    @pinkywilliams8063 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I get more excited every video you share... Jay is still rocking it!

  • @Ronald-hx6zn
    @Ronald-hx6zn หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks so bright in your dream home. Coming together just the way you want.Rare to have a home construction totally custom made.
    Major shout out to you and Jay!!

  • @user-om8jz8xr6s
    @user-om8jz8xr6s หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jay I love watching you work, you make me want to build something 😂😂😂😂

  • @ondenacaraway1309
    @ondenacaraway1309 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would think the floor needed to be done before the shelves, just a thought. But everything looks good. You both rock!

  • @elax75
    @elax75 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful work ! Shelves look great. We can't see very well the quality of the wood, but i'd say with thorough sanding and a clear finish it'd look amazing and with more personality than white. I see other people made the same comments 👍

  • @janellevoigt5481
    @janellevoigt5481 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't know as I would paint it or not, imo, kind of like the look of the wood, congrats Abby and Jay for a job well done! Very nice!!

  • @molly1117
    @molly1117 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I vote white paint, just a step glossier than the wall paint. If you paint it white, then it becomes about the shapes and forms and the way the light and shadow plays across them, rather than being about the wood.

  • @Ronald-hx6zn
    @Ronald-hx6zn หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 68 year old back is screaming for some saw horses.

  • @bernicenix5925
    @bernicenix5925 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Jay's work he's outstanding at making so many things