In regards to your comments at the end about being a cleaning channel, I obviously can’t speak for everybody, but I feel home improvement falls under the same umbrella and I enjoy these videos as much as watching you clean a hoarder house.
This is the "Mack" show. It comes with hoarder cleaning, helping the overwhelmed, helping those less fortunate (both cleaning and repair), a constant stream of advice, an understanding of those who are neurodivergent (raising my hand), as well as, a look into the life of a neurodivergent man with a tricky back and a penchant for seasonal colds. I am grateful to be able to watch all of your videos. I am genuinely happy that you are moving toward physical and emotional healing. I personally love and look forward to following your "Starting Over" journey. And I know one day we will see you wearing that gold plaque.
I'm an overwhelmed new mom, feeling like my home is never as clean as I would want it to be, never "presentable" enough. It's a great comfort seeing normal homes being renovated and cleaned, not just extreme cases of hoarding or pinterest worthy, picture perfect ones. I enjoy all your content immensely. Thank you and all the best to you!
Yeah I also had a soft remodel to my bathroom & he wanted to change the sink/counter. I said no because I was not prepared for what he might find behind my 1984 house’s wall. You are so right….& living in a construction zone is wearing…..smart you are 😏
Please try to remember that the house serves the people...the people don't serve the house. I grew up in a spotless, perfect magazine house, and it was soulless and unhappy. Your kids will remember whether or not they were happy... not if the windows and floors sparkled. And if your friends and relatives keep track and comment, then they aren't good folks.
Totally! Great voice, I get all the jokes. And where else can we get our moose on? Ok, Post10 can get a little moose action, but can he spin kick the moose?
Thank you for not being negative about the separation. I admire you sharing your starting over progress without sharing too much. Your narrations help me so much.
You are also a kinda therapist. For many who cannot speak for themselves you step up. You help so many by encouraging them, helping them learn to cope with their issues a little at a time, you also give voice to the ones who refuse to listen and be kind in their comments. Please don't sell yourself short. You have helped me and so many others out there...thank you!
I dont care if you're cleaning/repairing your own house or somebody else's, just hearing your voice is enough. Listening to your videos always helps me relax and be productive (currently doing flat packing).
Absolutely agree @kitsurubami -- I have learned so much from the "how I paint an existing wall with centuries of coats of paints" lessons here, and applied them to much happiness. The # of light bulbs that have hit 100Watts of "Oh, that's what she meant!" or "Oh, he means This! Duh!" while Mack has been talking Moose and Cleaning has made a huge difference in How/ What I Ask and How I Listen beyond the words. As an old biddy, I say you are never too mature to learn More and do better and whether you clean, rejuvenate or renovate I will be here for the asides whether they're humorous or soul touching.
I know what you mean. My dad bought our house in 1974, a three family, and worked on the entire house for years. Due to finances, he finished the other apartments first, so our apartment was a worksite for months. At the time, I was a teenager, so I hated our apartment, and was embarrassed to have friends over. Now I appreciate all the work my dad did, mostly on his own. He did everything except electrical. My dad died in 2020, and when I see you hooking up your washer/dryer, it makes me think of him. Thanks.
I think if we discussed this more, I would have been diagnosed before my 40s. For so long, I thought it was normal to struggle with how to properly tip moose.
I can totally relate...I take my Moose to the Laundry Mat to Wash him, plus he makes a good drying rack for my Comforter. I have to take my truck. Mack, I can totally relate to. Just because you can't live together doesn't mean you can't still be best friends...😂
When I got my first house, it was a fixer upper. I did one room completely. Walls. Floor. Windows. Ceilings. Curtains. Furniture. Everything. It was luxury. I used to go in there and shut the door so I could forget the rest of the house was a tip. 😂. I absolutely agree you need to sort one place that is your haven in the chaos.😊
I don't watch for just the cleaning. I watch for *you*. Your narration is what keeps me coming back. You are funny, insightful, compassionate, intelligent, and much more! Plus, watching you clean helps me body double and get my own cleaning done. You are so incredibly helpful, not only for me, but for many others. Thank you Mac! Please make whatever videos you want, even feral moose round-ups.
Diagnosed autistic a couple years ago, and since then I've been learning new things about myself all the time. Today I learned why I was such a bad tipper as a child!
I was "note to self, don't use shop vac for dryer vents". I was thinking "get a yard blower, it'd be worth the fumes to see lint shoot out of the house" all that dust/lint. But total necessity.
I wish you and Emily the best as you part ways as a couple and start over . I love this Starting Over series, and anything to do with renovations. I love the cleaning videos too but this is more relevant for my situation so it's very motivating. I hope your back heals up well and hope that Jason learns how to protect his back while he's young. 🙏
Please don’t let the moose huff bleach, mine has gotten a bad habit and then looks at me weird. Be careful with that back and rest it. I pushed mine too much this week and now can only walk in circles. I’m glad Jason could help you, he is a good son. I’m amazed at how talented with home repairs you are. I’ll send my moose to help you paint, she is good with tall spaces. 💜
I've had back issues for a year now but I'm so young that I'll think 'I've healed enough I can push myself a bit harder'. I've learned to just... not push myself anymore lol. My physical therapist says it'll take a while to heal. Back injuries are no joke. They affect more than one could imagine...
I also think you should add some shears to those curtains for the days you want a little light in the room…..you did it with last house you remodeled, cause the dude worked night shift & his wife was home with the kids all day. 💪🏾🧡
The best thing ever is, you're actually teaching him to do for himself. Even tho you hate to ask him to do anything, you telling him how and where is a good thing. You are doing a great job as a dad.
Of course we support you fixing your house, makes total sense and I like watching that too. We all need some motivation to fix our homes. You have a great son by the way, he’s so supportive, you are blessed!
My asthma flared up watching that vent cleaning 🤣🤣🤣 Mack, we’re all behind you! I am encouraged by seeing you keep going after setbacks and changes. I’ve stalled out after some big ones of my own but want to follow your example and get on the Mack Express - Plowing Through Struggles and Setbacks! Keep on keepin’ on 👍 Can I rent Jason for a few weekends??😂 😂 He’s just a Great Guy!!!
I was trying to figure out why the washer and dryer are so small - then I realized that they’re not. You’re both just so tall, and in my vertically challenged life the top of the machines are above my waist. 😂
Mack I don’t care what your videos are about I could listen to you sat down reading a book and I’d be hooked. You have such a calming voice, I can’t wait for the next episode so I can hide upstairs in my bedroom and forget my stresses. I honestly don’t think you know how much we all love you. Take care and look after yourself xx
One of the best decisions anyone can make is to install a taller toilet. Nearly all of us will have some issues with back pain. Hopefully, we will all get to be elderly. I am elderly and have had back problems pretty much my whole life. The first time I ever used a taller toilet, I found out what I had been missing😂 Is that TMI😂
I love a man who knows how to do everything!!! And having an appreciation for aesthetics is like gift wrapping. You don't necessarily need things to look good, but when they do, it's a home.
I’m so sorry to hear about your marriage Mac 😢. Transitions are never easy. I pray you were able to pay cash for the house so you can age well in it. Stay strong 💪🏾. We support you & your journey through this thing called ‘life’. 🧡
I love that Jason helps out. I love even more that you teach him so much! It is an awesome relationship between father and son that is more precious than gold .... Or moose! 😁❤
Thank you for including us in your journey and taking us with you down your new path. I think most fans would be grateful if you posted an Amazon wish list and opened a back a buddy account in your starting to allow others in to support you. Wishing you all well in this new season of your lives. ❤🎉❤🎉
Yes, Norma, that would be a good thing for those of us who want nothing but the best for Mack as he begins anew. I've never done something like that for anyone because I don't actually know how to, but for Mack, I would try my best to figure it out. ❤ 🫂 🤗
Mack, please do this! It would make many of us SO happy to contribute something to your new home❤️👍. Love to Jason! He’s so loyal and I believe, a great deal of integrity👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊
Obviously it's not my business what other people do with their money and if you want to support him, that's 100% your decision. But I have to be honest that a lot of the math isn't mathing here - like making TH-cam his full-time job without sponsors, investing a lot of money into this hoarder home after making TH-cam his full-time job and having to rely solely on the unstable income of TH-cam at a time when his wife is experiencing major medical issues and they're probably accumulating debt because of it. And then he separates from his wife immediately after she has a major surgery after saying she was too sick for him to travel not even a week after they do a live together - and then he moves into a house that isn't remotely ready to be lived in while claiming they parted on good terms and were still close. He's allowed to keep what happened private but something about him accepting more donations when the last round outpouring of support was given to help support his family as a result of the medical issues his wife was facing just doesn't sit right with me. My comment isn't to demonize Mack - he wasn't actively asking for these donations just engagement with his content. I still enjoy his channel, want to see him succeed, and respect the work he does for others. But I'm personally feeling a little weird about all this and I haven't seen anyone else voice it.
I see you have the most important thing for any home already - a Monstera. Now you only need ramen. Kidding, you have your son, your humor and an unbreakable, resourceful spirit. You'll be fine. Wishing you all the best though; change is never easy.
You sound better. I’m glad you found peace in your burnout. Injoy your space and remember you are worth cooking for. Singles often feel like making dinner is only for families. When separated, it took me months to even eat dinner. I did lose a lot of excess weight but not healthy. I’m sure your kids will look out for you too. Peace my brother in moose 🫎
I'm so invested in this restart for himself, he deserves the world for what he's doing for others. It's great that he's taking the time to do something for himself, like he said. You got this Mack 💪
Dude, I love Remi Clog. Watching her videos is like therapy. She let's you know it's OK to get overwhelmed, it's OK if you don't feel good , you're still a good human. Glad you enjoy her too!!
I am loving this house project! Don’t need just cleaning. Remodeling and landscaping are always welcome. Also a big ditto to the folks who love your narration. I’d watch your channel if you were telling us how to make toast.
I know you said you are not sad, but I am very sorry to hear about your marriage. You do an amazing job breaking things down for people that might just be starting out and making it a whole heck of a lot easier for them to prioritize things. Congratulations on your new house, teal is my favorite color as well, so I can't wait to see the things you find along the way.
Mack I'm in the same boat as you. I'm going through a separation and I too brought a house really cheap. It's what I could afford and I couldn't turn it down. I agree with you cheap houses do take work to bring it up to liveable condition. It's a year later and I'm still doing fixes. I'm almost done with the fixes. I had rugs in two rooms and the hallway. So I pulled out the rugs because the rugs were horrible and had a horrific stench.🤢 It's nice Jason is helping you out. It's helps to have someone help you out.
I like seeing what was behind the shower walls & your advice about kitchens & bathrooms!! I think that I will now have to add another 25%- 50% more om my estimates for renovations!!
Jason going after that cement board with a hatchet made my morning! I'm happy for the progress you are making moving forward and wish you and your family peace.
I’ll bet that many of us watching are enjoying the renovation videos. I watch the cleanings to see the transformations and renovations are about transformation as well. I’m a big fan of Remi too, and just started watching Feral Tradwife on your recommendation. Love her! All the cleaning channels I watch are narrated so differently and I love that I can re-watch videos based on whose style I need for whatever frame of mind I’m in. I took your advice, Mack, and when I read one of the comments on here that bothered me, instead of replying and telling that person I didn’t think it was any of our business, I just kept scrolling. No attention for them! I hope your back gets better soon. So proud of Jason! You raised great people! ❤❤❤
I have the same washer and dryer! Love them! Also, I have had two failed back surgeries...I feel your misery. Look up Bob and Brad on here. They're physical therapists and they're amazing! Hope you feel better soon!
@@martharetallick204Their recommendation of a massage gun has been helpful for me. I have piriformis irritation and general overuse tendonitis from repetitive motions.
I love seeing this house transformation. It's already starting to feel like a home. Looking forward to seeing the transformation over the coming months. Hope your back is better😊
I have never seen a dryer vent in the floor. That's crazy! Jason! you are the greatest helping the ole dad. Thank you. Mac would a back brace help when your working?
I have known that some homes do that, which is why it's so dangerous for the lint to build up. When I first moved into my rental I was a little panicked until I found that our dryer vent went straight out the side of the house and only went like 6in thru the house instead of under the floor and all the way out the other side. 😂
oh yeah! the 😊giant jar 🫙 of cheese balls! I’m not allowed 🚫 to buy that anymore, because I just eat the entire thing in one sitting, then I go right back, covered in orange 🍊 residue for more,like a cheese ball werewolf, and it upsets the vibe in the local store. So management is aware…😩 I surprise cleaned a friend’s bathroom that I was house sitting for. Maybe I shouldn’t watch so many cleaning channels 😂but they didn’t flip out, and they thanked me for taking good care of their house and animals. The difference was night and day… People like you and SB mowing give suggestible weirdos like me the courage to do something extra for our friends. Love this content on Starting Over! Life itself is messy, and painful, and lessons on priorities, self care, asking for help, and your emotional maturity, are greatly appreciated. To me, this is so much more than a cleaning channel.❤ Keep shining 🙏✅👍🏻✅🤠
I really hope you do more videos about your home transformation - it is exciting and the thing I think most of us enjoy seeing is any kind of transformation, and this will be huge. Also those of us who have followed you for a while like to see and hear about your personal story - so of course we want you to see this!
Home improvement definitely falls under the category or CLEANING! especially since youre getting to the root of a lot of mold problems, etc. No One should feel like crap in their own home and if theyre able to help themselves (even just that extra push to stick it out while someone else does it), you're showing them how much healthier their life can be. Youre also being incredibly responsible in letting them know how much work is actually involved that may not be filmed AND how to prepare for a job bigger than what might be expected. You're doing great. remodels are like "heavy metal" cleaning, lol.
I don't know why that cleaning/organizing of your kitchen at the end was so satisfying, but I thank you for sharing that part, as well as your journey of starting over. I can't wait to see what you transform your home into. Here's to speedy healing so you can get back in that moose saddle!
Mack, I'm so sorry to hear of your split, but glad that you have Jason there to help you fix up the new house. Between the two of you that place will shine when you're done. Take good care of yourself while you go through this.
I want to thank you so much. Because of your videos, your advice, your ability to help people and talk others through the right way to help ppl, I was able to help my husband so much this week. This past Friday the temperature and weather was perfect. We moved our cars from the driveway and spent 7 hours pulling every single item from our garage. Our kids helped, too. I told him that not a single thing needed to be given away but I wanted to help him put things into categories and put them into rows along the walls to give him more floor space to work. Not only did we end up organizing everything, throwing away a lot of items we didn't need, but also giving away and even selling a few things I never thought he would ever part with. He had hard moments where he would get distracted and would lash out a bit because he was overwhelmed and often wanted to wander away and not deal with things. I let him do what he needed to do. 7 hours later I took an after picture and even tho we still own way too many things, I'm super thrilled with the progess (his especially) and the next day he thanked me and said he doesn't feel overwhelmed in there any more and feels like he can start to actually do projects he had planned ❤ I told him it's all thanks to you. So thank you for helping me understand how to help him 💓 I also got my MIL to sub to your channel ❤
Mack, fixing up one's house is a great thing to show to your audience too. many of us are in need of doing a little fixing in our homes. many of us can't physically do the work ourselves, but your education on the matter can help us know what should be done and look for the proper help in getting it done. Please take care of your back. Jason is such a great worker...a true blessing to you! Cleaning is fun to watch, but watching you do all of this is great and informative and love to hear your wise words. As someone who's been starting over for 25 years now, it is good to see you doing it well. Gives me inspiration. Thank you.
Wait! I win! We moved here 14 years ago. The house is neat and beautiful. We've re-done the kitchen, 2 bathrooms, added a 3 season room and replaced all interiors doors. HOWEVER... there is still one big box in the garage from 14 years ago. It was the last box of "whatever's" that I threw together as the moving van pulled up. I'm afraid to look. I'm guessing 99.9% can be thrown away.
I ADORE Remi Clog! I watch Remi to feel less bad about myself and ground myself and you (I'm relatively new here) for the tips & humor. Have loved the other shout outs you've done in the past, so I'll for sure be headed right over there after this! Thank you!
These videos are extremely valuable…cleaning is always happening..even if it’s just putting away that yummy looking jar of cheese balls! (*putting on shopping list). One thing you have always stressed is that each room have a purpose, and I have found that does make a big difference. . Wish we could be there to help you guys out! ❤🐾
I've never seen a dryer hook up in the floor before. Looks like it would make a nice lint nest for moose under the house. Here in Canada, we use lint nests for our house hippos.
I'm really enjoying watching your journey in your new home. The improvements are going well and I look forward to the next episode. You're very lucky to have Jason's help. He's a good son to you.
Your bathroom makes me feel better about how mine looks (still) from a remodel that has taken almost a year now. I’ve had so many problems with contractors because each one has caused more issues than they were supposed to be fixing. I hope you have more luck than I have had! Thanks for posting these things and helping me feel not so alone 💜
In regards to your comments at the end about being a cleaning channel, I obviously can’t speak for everybody, but I feel home improvement falls under the same umbrella and I enjoy these videos as much as watching you clean a hoarder house.
Yes I agree! Love these sorts of videos 😊
I had to rip out my entire kitchen 3 yrs ago. And OH MY DOG there was a whole lot of cleaning going on. (See the dog at the left.)
I agree. I would even go so far as counting mold and rott removal via tearing out drywall etc. as cleaning. All good by me
Yes Agree 👍 .. like Moose 🫎 crack ,addiction
I was just about to comment this exact same YES ♥
This is the "Mack" show. It comes with hoarder cleaning, helping the overwhelmed, helping those less fortunate (both cleaning and repair), a constant stream of advice, an understanding of those who are neurodivergent (raising my hand), as well as, a look into the life of a neurodivergent man with a tricky back and a penchant for seasonal colds. I am grateful to be able to watch all of your videos. I am genuinely happy that you are moving toward physical and emotional healing. I personally love and look forward to following your "Starting Over" journey. And I know one day we will see you wearing that gold plaque.
Couldn't have said it better so me too!
Yeah! Me three!
Add me to the list.
This whole comment made me smile. I completely agree with your sentiments. Perfectly said, friend! 🤍
You forgot the occasional lessons about moose behavior 😂
What a good kid Jason is; helping his elderly dad renovating his bachelor pad/moose sanctuary 😊
Careful w the elderly stuff of you’ll get spin kicked when he gets better! 😊
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Elderly?
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I'm an overwhelmed new mom, feeling like my home is never as clean as I would want it to be, never "presentable" enough. It's a great comfort seeing normal homes being renovated and cleaned, not just extreme cases of hoarding or pinterest worthy, picture perfect ones. I enjoy all your content immensely. Thank you and all the best to you!
Yeah I also had a soft remodel to my bathroom & he wanted to change the sink/counter. I said no because I was not prepared for what he might find behind my 1984 house’s wall. You are so right….& living in a construction zone is wearing…..smart you are 😏
Please try to remember that the house serves the people...the people don't serve the house. I grew up in a spotless, perfect magazine house, and it was soulless and unhappy.
Your kids will remember whether or not they were happy... not if the windows and floors sparkled. And if your friends and relatives keep track and comment, then they aren't good folks.
@@tonyboloni64 You're very right
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Hard to stay organized while living in the midst of renovating...
This isn't a cleaning channel, it's the Mac channel. Mac does a lot of cleaning videos. Making a house a home is worth it and worth making videos.
Mack and Jason channel!
It's Mack
Yes, you still have the same lovely voiceover style and the sped up chipmunk conversations and that’s what I am here for! 😊
I’m just here for the moose evictions.
Ummm I think you mean. Mac Daddy
I've realized that what makes this channel my favorite isn't just your housecleaning; it's your narration that makes it great.
Yes, he's tops at narration and editing 😍
Agreed on the narration…he’s got a great voice! I also love the frequent shoutouts to other channels.
And the empathy
so much love
Totally! Great voice, I get all the jokes. And where else can we get our moose on? Ok, Post10 can get a little moose action, but can he spin kick the moose?
Mack- the dad you never had, but always wanted.
Jason is one lucky guy and Mack is lucky to have such a wonderful son. A magic duo!!
You probably won't understand why, but seeing you start your life all over again, gives me hope. And I thank you for that.
Thank you for not being negative about the separation. I admire you sharing your starting over progress without sharing too much. Your narrations help me so much.
As an autistic former child who’s never tipped anyone to ride them or their moose, I agree with your decision about the curtains
"Former child" 😂
I had a good chuckle 🤭
Always tip the moose!🫎 😂
This comment section is my favorite, I’ve read this with no context yet and I’m just glad to be here
Time stamp 7:25 - looks like you forgot to turn Mega-Maid from blow to suck...if you get it you get it. 😂
You are also a kinda therapist. For many who cannot speak for themselves you step up. You help so many by encouraging them, helping them learn to cope with their issues a little at a time, you also give voice to the ones who refuse to listen and be kind in their comments. Please don't sell yourself short. You have helped me and so many others out there...thank you!
True words
I dont care if you're cleaning/repairing your own house or somebody else's, just hearing your voice is enough. Listening to your videos always helps me relax and be productive (currently doing flat packing).
I believe the cleaning genre and the renovation genre are parallel. Your audience will be happy regardless of which you're doing :)
Absolutely! ❤
Agreed! 150% The point is inspiration and motivation! Some of us need to be moved to do renovations ❤
Absolutely agree @kitsurubami -- I have learned so much from the "how I paint an existing wall with centuries of coats of paints" lessons here, and applied them to much happiness. The # of light bulbs that have hit 100Watts of "Oh, that's what she meant!" or "Oh, he means This! Duh!" while Mack has been talking Moose and Cleaning has made a huge difference in How/ What I Ask and How I Listen beyond the words. As an old biddy, I say you are never too mature to learn More and do better and whether you clean, rejuvenate or renovate I will be here for the asides whether they're humorous or soul touching.
I know what you mean. My dad bought our house in 1974, a three family, and worked on the entire house for years. Due to finances, he finished the other apartments first, so our apartment was a worksite for months. At the time, I was a teenager, so I hated our apartment, and was embarrassed to have friends over. Now I appreciate all the work my dad did, mostly on his own. He did everything except electrical. My dad died in 2020, and when I see you hooking up your washer/dryer, it makes me think of him. Thanks.
Some stereotypes are true -- when I was an autistic child, I never tipped a single moose. Society needs to talk about this more.
As an autistic adult who was once a child, this is so true.
Never tipping a moose is probably why you lived to adulthood. I don't suggest it. Moose are aggressive. If you're gonna tip something, tip a cow! 🐄
Part of my journey as an autistic kid has been navigating the challenges of social norms associated with moose tipping.
I think if we discussed this more, I would have been diagnosed before my 40s. For so long, I thought it was normal to struggle with how to properly tip moose.
I can totally relate...I take my Moose to the Laundry Mat to Wash him, plus he makes a good drying rack for my Comforter. I have to take my truck. Mack, I can totally relate to. Just because you can't live together doesn't mean you can't still be best friends...😂
Personally, I like this kind of content. And thank you Jason for being such a big help to your dad. You’re the best!
When I got my first house, it was a fixer upper. I did one room completely. Walls. Floor. Windows. Ceilings. Curtains. Furniture. Everything. It was luxury. I used to go in there and shut the door so I could forget the rest of the house was a tip. 😂. I absolutely agree you need to sort one place that is your haven in the chaos.😊
I don't watch for just the cleaning. I watch for *you*. Your narration is what keeps me coming back. You are funny, insightful, compassionate, intelligent, and much more! Plus, watching you clean helps me body double and get my own cleaning done. You are so incredibly helpful, not only for me, but for many others. Thank you Mac! Please make whatever videos you want, even feral moose round-ups.
This entire process has to be really good for Jason to learn things that he will be able to use at his own house.
Diagnosed autistic a couple years ago, and since then I've been learning new things about myself all the time. Today I learned why I was such a bad tipper as a child!
Thank God you cleaned that dryer vent!!!!
I was "note to self, don't use shop vac for dryer vents". I was thinking "get a yard blower, it'd be worth the fumes to see lint shoot out of the house" all that dust/lint. But total necessity.
I swear I sneezed 3 times during that scene.
Why are they not wearing PPE?!? 😱💀
@@ErebosGR Yes, that was a dust/lint storm in that small room. Yikes.
I wish you and Emily the best as you part ways as a couple and start over
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I love this Starting Over series, and anything to do with renovations. I love the cleaning videos too but this is more relevant for my situation so it's very motivating.
I hope your back heals up well and hope that Jason learns how to protect his back while he's young. 🙏
Please don’t let the moose huff bleach, mine has gotten a bad habit and then looks at me weird. Be careful with that back and rest it. I pushed mine too much this week and now can only walk in circles. I’m glad Jason could help you, he is a good son. I’m amazed at how talented with home repairs you are. I’ll send my moose to help you paint, she is good with tall spaces. 💜
I've had back issues for a year now but I'm so young that I'll think 'I've healed enough I can push myself a bit harder'. I've learned to just... not push myself anymore lol. My physical therapist says it'll take a while to heal. Back injuries are no joke. They affect more than one could imagine...
I also think you should add some shears to those curtains for the days you want a little light in the room…..you did it with last house you remodeled, cause the dude worked night shift & his wife was home with the kids all day. 💪🏾🧡
The best thing ever is, you're actually teaching him to do for himself. Even tho you hate to ask him to do anything, you telling him how and where is a good thing. You are doing a great job as a dad.
I honestly don't care what you post on your channel, I'm going to watch with my favorite moose...glad to see you!! :)
Agreed!
Preach!
Yes!!
Moose….Moose……ditto
Jason seems like such a good son. You’re so lucky to have him.
Of course we support you fixing your house, makes total sense and I like watching that too. We all need some motivation to fix our homes. You have a great son by the way, he’s so supportive, you are blessed!
Thank you! Shout out to Jason. He was really there for you when you needed him.
My asthma flared up watching that vent cleaning 🤣🤣🤣 Mack, we’re all behind you! I am encouraged by seeing you keep going after setbacks and changes. I’ve stalled out after some big ones of my own but want to follow your example and get on the Mack Express - Plowing Through Struggles and Setbacks! Keep on keepin’ on 👍 Can I rent Jason for a few weekends??😂 😂 He’s just a Great Guy!!!
Yes. I want to rent Jason as well.
@@carold7713 Me too.
Me too (almost)! I was watching the dust fly and had a sneezing fit!😵💫😂
I sneezed. Literally. 🤧 LOL!
You have a great son. Hard working like you
I like watching cleaning AND home renovations/improvements. No complaints from me on uploading these kind of videos.
So nice to have your son to help. He’s a good guy.
I was trying to figure out why the washer and dryer are so small - then I realized that they’re not. You’re both just so tall, and in my vertically challenged life the top of the machines are above my waist. 😂
Jason is an excellent worker/cleaner. What a blessing he is to you. Hope you feel better soon Mac and good job Jason.
Mack I don’t care what your videos are about I could listen to you sat down reading a book and I’d be hooked. You have such a calming voice, I can’t wait for the next episode so I can hide upstairs in my bedroom and forget my stresses. I honestly don’t think you know how much we all love you. Take care and look after yourself xx
Props to Jason for doing the heavy lifting and helping his Dad, when he's preparing to be a dad! Best of luck to you both!
One of the best decisions anyone can make is to install a taller toilet. Nearly all of us will have some issues with back pain. Hopefully, we will all get to be elderly. I am elderly and have had back problems pretty much my whole life. The first time I ever used a taller toilet, I found out what I had been missing😂 Is that TMI😂
I had hubby install a taller one then my feet weren’t on the floor - I had to semi jump off it - I’m petite lol- but my back and knees were helped
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I love a man who knows how to do everything!!! And having an appreciation for aesthetics is like gift wrapping. You don't necessarily need things to look good, but when they do, it's a home.
Jason is awesome!
I’m so sorry to hear about your marriage Mac 😢. Transitions are never easy. I pray you were able to pay cash for the house so you can age well in it. Stay strong 💪🏾. We support you & your journey through this thing called ‘life’. 🧡
I love that Jason helps out. I love even more that you teach him so much! It is an awesome relationship between father and son that is more precious than gold .... Or moose! 😁❤
Yes, yes, yes!! Love #TeamJason❤
Was thinking the same thing.
Thanks for the shoutout Mack 😄 #TeamSteph x
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@@fifefreecleaning #teamstephanie all the way! I may be biased as I'm a Stephanie, too 😂
@@MamaRoach0811 Stephanies unite! 😄 x
Thank you for including us in your journey and taking us with you down your new path.
I think most fans would be grateful if you posted an Amazon wish list and opened a back a buddy account in your starting to allow others in to support you.
Wishing you all well in this new season of your lives. ❤🎉❤🎉
Yes, Norma, that would be a good thing for those of us who want nothing but the best for Mack as he begins anew. I've never done something like that for anyone because I don't actually know how to, but for Mack, I would try my best to figure it out. ❤ 🫂 🤗
Excellent idea! 💡
Mack, please do this! It would make many of us SO happy to contribute something to your new home❤️👍. Love to Jason! He’s so loyal and I believe, a great deal of integrity👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊
Obviously it's not my business what other people do with their money and if you want to support him, that's 100% your decision. But I have to be honest that a lot of the math isn't mathing here - like making TH-cam his full-time job without sponsors, investing a lot of money into this hoarder home after making TH-cam his full-time job and having to rely solely on the unstable income of TH-cam at a time when his wife is experiencing major medical issues and they're probably accumulating debt because of it. And then he separates from his wife immediately after she has a major surgery after saying she was too sick for him to travel not even a week after they do a live together - and then he moves into a house that isn't remotely ready to be lived in while claiming they parted on good terms and were still close. He's allowed to keep what happened private but something about him accepting more donations when the last round outpouring of support was given to help support his family as a result of the medical issues his wife was facing just doesn't sit right with me. My comment isn't to demonize Mack - he wasn't actively asking for these donations just engagement with his content. I still enjoy his channel, want to see him succeed, and respect the work he does for others. But I'm personally feeling a little weird about all this and I haven't seen anyone else voice it.
Didn't he just buy a new mustang?
One thing for sure Mack, redoing this house keeps you busy and hopefully help with the healing. So glad Jason is there, for you. Love you guys. ❤
I see you have the most important thing for any home already - a Monstera. Now you only need ramen. Kidding, you have your son, your humor and an unbreakable, resourceful spirit. You'll be fine. Wishing you all the best though; change is never easy.
and he's got ramen too, I saw it at then end when they were unpacking groceries :D he truly has it all
And cheese balls
Also props to Remi! She's lovely and so wise.
Jason is the man! He is killing it in this video!
Jason is such a hard worker and great son helping his Dad! 👏
You sound better. I’m glad you found peace in your burnout. Injoy your space and remember you are worth cooking for. Singles often feel like making dinner is only for families. When separated, it took me months to even eat dinner. I did lose a lot of excess weight but not healthy. I’m sure your kids will look out for you too. Peace my brother in moose 🫎
We should all have a Jason in our life, he is great!👼 Much love for him! ❤
I'm so invested in this restart for himself, he deserves the world for what he's doing for others. It's great that he's taking the time to do something for himself, like he said. You got this Mack 💪
Dude, I love Remi Clog. Watching her videos is like therapy. She let's you know it's OK to get overwhelmed, it's OK if you don't feel good , you're still a good human. Glad you enjoy her too!!
What a blessing Jason is❤
We love your content. Just do what you need to do! We will be there.
You are going to make this place an awesome home in no time
I am loving this house project! Don’t need just cleaning. Remodeling and landscaping are always welcome. Also a big ditto to the folks who love your narration. I’d watch your channel if you were telling us how to make toast.
Jason is such a thorough helper - attention to detail like Dad. Love seeing your fresh start in this home. 😊
Your mental health insight is friggin’ inspiring! It’s one thing to say it, it’s another to live it, and you live it! ❤
Yes!!! True!!!
Haven't watched it yet, but your videos give me a spontaneous boost of joy when they pop up. I hope you're doing well.
I like home decor and reno content just as much as cleaning content so I'm here for all the new house renovation videos
So sorry to hear you and Emily separated. 😥
Jason sounds like he is a really good kid.
The taller toilet is easier on your back. I have back issues as well. After my surgery we put in the taller one. What a game changer.
My feet don’t reach the floor with taller toilets. I have to fall off and I don’t like doing that at 73.
Mack is tall enough that he won’t have that pr. The taller toilets are also easier on your knees!
I have chair height toilets in my house. My back is really bad. Even though I am only 5 foot 3 inches, a lower toilet height is too hard on my back.
I know you said you are not sad, but I am very sorry to hear about your marriage. You do an amazing job breaking things down for people that might just be starting out and making it a whole heck of a lot easier for them to prioritize things. Congratulations on your new house, teal is my favorite color as well, so I can't wait to see the things you find along the way.
Great job Guys ! Love the relationship between Father and Son.! You guys Rock ! 🔨📐💪
Jason is the kind of son I would have been so proud to call mine, if he were mine. He's always right there to help however he can. #TeamJason❤
So very glad you are prioritizing your health and well-being, Mack! ❤
I am really enjoying watching you get your new home in order. Thank you for bringing us along the process.
Jason is very nice to help!!
Mack I'm in the same boat as you. I'm going through a separation and I too brought a house really cheap. It's what I could afford and I couldn't turn it down.
I agree with you cheap houses do take work to bring it up to liveable condition. It's a year later and I'm still doing fixes. I'm almost done with the fixes. I had rugs in two rooms and the hallway. So I pulled out the rugs because the rugs were horrible and had a horrific stench.🤢
It's nice Jason is helping you out. It's helps to have someone help you out.
I like seeing what was behind the shower walls & your advice about kitchens & bathrooms!! I think that I will now have to add another 25%- 50% more om my estimates for renovations!!
Thank you for the shout out Mack! Great job to you and Jason! And it’s a preview of what is needed at my house so taking notes ✍️💜🥰
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Jason going after that cement board with a hatchet made my morning! I'm happy for the progress you are making moving forward and wish you and your family peace.
Jason is such a great kid for helping you and I’m sure he’s going to be a wonderful father too!
It's great to see the transformation of your new house.
Greetings from England.
Jason did a great job helping you, he's a good man, I hope everything is going well for you and you're doing ok 👍🙂
I’ll bet that many of us watching are enjoying the renovation videos. I watch the cleanings to see the transformations and renovations are about transformation as well.
I’m a big fan of Remi too, and just started watching Feral Tradwife on your recommendation. Love her! All the cleaning channels I watch are narrated so differently and I love that I can re-watch videos based on whose style I need for whatever frame of mind I’m in.
I took your advice, Mack, and when I read one of the comments on here that bothered me, instead of replying and telling that person I didn’t think it was any of our business, I just kept scrolling. No attention for them!
I hope your back gets better soon. So proud of Jason! You raised great people! ❤❤❤
I so agree that Fife free Cleaning narration is just like you are chatting with friends.
I have the same washer and dryer! Love them! Also, I have had two failed back surgeries...I feel your misery. Look up Bob and Brad on here. They're physical therapists and they're amazing! Hope you feel better soon!
I like those guys they have videos that helped me when I threw my hip out and had some foot pain
Bob and Brad helped me get rid of sciatica in 6 days. That was in 2018 and it has never returned.
@@martharetallick204Their recommendation of a massage gun has been helpful for me. I have piriformis irritation and general overuse tendonitis from repetitive motions.
The two most famous on the internet
I love seeing this house transformation. It's already starting to feel like a home.
Looking forward to seeing the transformation over the coming months. Hope your back is better😊
I have never seen a dryer vent in the floor. That's crazy! Jason! you are the greatest helping the ole dad. Thank you. Mac would a back brace help when your working?
I have known that some homes do that, which is why it's so dangerous for the lint to build up. When I first moved into my rental I was a little panicked until I found that our dryer vent went straight out the side of the house and only went like 6in thru the house instead of under the floor and all the way out the other side. 😂
oh yeah! the 😊giant jar 🫙 of cheese balls! I’m not allowed 🚫 to buy that anymore, because I just eat the entire thing in one sitting, then I go right back, covered in orange 🍊 residue for more,like a cheese ball werewolf, and it upsets the vibe in the local store. So management is aware…😩
I surprise cleaned a friend’s bathroom that I was house sitting for. Maybe I shouldn’t watch so many cleaning channels 😂but they didn’t flip out, and they thanked me for taking good care of their house and animals. The difference was night and day… People like you and SB mowing give suggestible weirdos like me the courage to do something extra for our friends.
Love this content on Starting Over! Life itself is messy, and painful, and lessons on priorities, self care, asking for help, and your emotional maturity, are greatly appreciated. To me, this is so much more than a cleaning channel.❤ Keep shining 🙏✅👍🏻✅🤠
Jason is a god send. Especially at the moment with your pain. Take care. 😊😊
Jason's new nickname should be Demolition Boy.
I'm really looking forward to this series. I love a good before and after. Great progress so far!
Good luck on your new journey. You sound happier and more optimistic. I'm very happy foryou.
I really hope you do more videos about your home transformation - it is exciting and the thing I think most of us enjoy seeing is any kind of transformation, and this will be huge. Also those of us who have followed you for a while like to see and hear about your personal story - so of course we want you to see this!
I would love to watch that!!!!!❤🎉
Thank goodness you have Jason! Awesome job!!
Home improvement definitely falls under the category or CLEANING! especially since youre getting to the root of a lot of mold problems, etc. No One should feel like crap in their own home and if theyre able to help themselves (even just that extra push to stick it out while someone else does it), you're showing them how much healthier their life can be. Youre also being incredibly responsible in letting them know how much work is actually involved that may not be filmed AND how to prepare for a job bigger than what might be expected. You're doing great. remodels are like "heavy metal" cleaning, lol.
I am loving this. I don't want your back to hurt but I am kind of looking forward to more videos of your new home improving for now.
I don't know why that cleaning/organizing of your kitchen at the end was so satisfying, but I thank you for sharing that part, as well as your journey of starting over. I can't wait to see what you transform your home into. Here's to speedy healing so you can get back in that moose saddle!
Mack, I'm so sorry to hear of your split, but glad that you have Jason there to help you fix up the new house. Between the two of you that place will shine when you're done. Take good care of yourself while you go through this.
I want to thank you so much. Because of your videos, your advice, your ability to help people and talk others through the right way to help ppl, I was able to help my husband so much this week. This past Friday the temperature and weather was perfect. We moved our cars from the driveway and spent 7 hours pulling every single item from our garage. Our kids helped, too. I told him that not a single thing needed to be given away but I wanted to help him put things into categories and put them into rows along the walls to give him more floor space to work. Not only did we end up organizing everything, throwing away a lot of items we didn't need, but also giving away and even selling a few things I never thought he would ever part with. He had hard moments where he would get distracted and would lash out a bit because he was overwhelmed and often wanted to wander away and not deal with things. I let him do what he needed to do. 7 hours later I took an after picture and even tho we still own way too many things, I'm super thrilled with the progess (his especially) and the next day he thanked me and said he doesn't feel overwhelmed in there any more and feels like he can start to actually do projects he had planned ❤ I told him it's all thanks to you. So thank you for helping me understand how to help him 💓 I also got my MIL to sub to your channel ❤
Mack, fixing up one's house is a great thing to show to your audience too. many of us are in need of doing a little fixing in our homes. many of us can't physically do the work ourselves, but your education on the matter can help us know what should be done and look for the proper help in getting it done. Please take care of your back. Jason is such a great worker...a true blessing to you! Cleaning is fun to watch, but watching you do all of this is great and informative and love to hear your wise words. As someone who's been starting over for 25 years now, it is good to see you doing it well. Gives me inspiration. Thank you.
Wait! I win!
We moved here 14 years ago. The house is neat and beautiful. We've re-done the kitchen, 2 bathrooms, added a 3 season room and replaced all interiors doors.
HOWEVER... there is still one big box in the garage from 14 years ago. It was the last box of "whatever's" that I threw together as the moving van pulled up. I'm afraid to look. I'm guessing 99.9% can be thrown away.
I ADORE Remi Clog! I watch Remi to feel less bad about myself and ground myself and you (I'm relatively new here) for the tips & humor. Have loved the other shout outs you've done in the past, so I'll for sure be headed right over there after this! Thank you!
I love Remi too ❤
Remi is awesome!
Remi clog is so real !
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Love her too. 😊❤
Cleaning or remodelling it doesn't matter. I enjoy your channel either way. I especially enjoy your sense of humor. Best wishes for your new life.
These videos are extremely valuable…cleaning is always happening..even if it’s just putting away that yummy looking jar of cheese balls! (*putting on shopping list). One thing you have always stressed is that each room have a purpose, and I have found that does make a big difference. . Wish we could be there to help you guys out! ❤🐾
I've never seen a dryer hook up in the floor before. Looks like it would make a nice lint nest for moose under the house. Here in Canada, we use lint nests for our house hippos.
As a fellow Canadian, I endorse this comment 100% 🦛
I'm really enjoying watching your journey in your new home. The improvements are going well and I look forward to the next episode. You're very lucky to have Jason's help. He's a good son to you.
Yay Jason! Such a good son!
Proud of you Jason😊
Your bathroom makes me feel better about how mine looks (still) from a remodel that has taken almost a year now. I’ve had so many problems with contractors because each one has caused more issues than they were supposed to be fixing. I hope you have more luck than I have had! Thanks for posting these things and helping me feel not so alone 💜