The house deconstruction is fascinating, but I'm also here for the way Nick treats Jenna! He clearly knows a lot but he always delivers his "fun facts" with love and respect. Jenna is a clear partner in this project, and they keep their temper even when things are difficult. Do you know how rare this is?? Absolutely a delight to watch.
Do you watch "Raising Voyagers"...? Young couple and family remodeling/adding on to an old stone barn that was once for farm animals...I believe. It's in Italy and it's going to be gorgeous!!😊
I have enjoyed Sullivan but they are sorta done with their dilapidated barn-to-home. French but I get by and use translated subtitles for topics that matter.
Everyone keeps commenting on how Nicky is a keeper (totally agree), but it's also Jenna's eternally positive and energetic spirit that makes her a keeper too! And together, they are inspirations to us all for how to treat others in a loving and supportive way.
@@Goosenugget1 Actually no until late 1960's Canada had no building codes unless it varies from province to province, this I learned from another builder's channel.
Pivotal moment: you start dreaming about where the record player and the coffee station will go. Oh and the roofs off. Don’t underestimate the VALUE of slow content. In the real world, if you’re not a millionaire and you want to do things yourself they take time and tenacity and upper body strength. I love that you haven’t breezed through 6 weeks of deconstruction in 20mins. It’s refreshingly real.
this was an experimental era lol some things were overbuilt and some things were sketchy af my house is from the 60s some things are excellent others not so much. my floors have no give from using extrememly overbuilt joists 2x12 on 12 inch center but its sheeted in black board which is sawdust and glue, it doesnt rot and termites dont like it but nailing on siding just wont hold well
They had WAY better quality woods, so they could low-key afford to make some questionable choices lmaoo. Now everything is made with popsicle sticks and aluminum foil
Don't feel surprised that we're still here watching. I think I speak for many of your viewers when I say that we're deeply emotionally invested in this project. Go Jenna and Nicky!!!
Remember when people were losing their shit because you weren’t saving the soggy sofa! 😂 Now there’s hardly any house left! However the more that you have to remove so that you know it’s all safe when it’s done, the more amazing it will be to see it put back together again. I’m just here enjoying watching the whole process and knowing that you’re going to make this such a stunning home.
@@Tomes23 the sofa was rotten. The wood and fabric full of years of damp and mould. It was a health hazard, as was most of the stuff in the house. Jenna really wanted to save all of the beautiful mid century stuff and there was a treasure trove of it, but unfortunately the time to save it was likely a decade ago when the water began pouring in through the roof whilst the previous owners were living there.
can we take a second and talk about how sweet you both are together, communicating, listening supporting and helping, I bet this project brings you so much closer together🥺 so beautiful to see that you seem happy
Yea right they are so sweet 🥹 literal couple goals! Also my parents always said that construction/renovation and stuff really brings a relationship to the test. Many people start fighting a lot when a big project like this happens and end up not staying together. So from the way Jenna and Nick handle this you can really tell that they will only grow closer
We have utmost respect for each other. Nick is beyond brilliant, as we all can see, and this project would not be possible without him. Overall, we have really good communication and when something is getting done, one person leads and the other supports, which is key.
After ages spent with bad tempered people, I'm watching this to reassure myself that thisngs do, in fact, happen and we can, in fact, react without getting angry. It's like therapy, 10/10 recommend.
@@fonitroniknah man, first episode they said it was cheaper than an actual house, then the permit was 45k ca on top of that so if I had to guess total cost so far would be like 200k? Maybe 300 still cheaper than a house most likely
I was doing a project in my yard this week and every time something went wrong I got frustrated, then remembered you & Nick calmly working together and just kinda sarcastically moving forward with setbacks. Made me take a few deep breaths and get the job done!
That actually happened in the US, I think Georgia. A crew showed up to the wrong house and started taking the roof off while the people were on vacation. The boss showed up to the right address and called them to see where they were. Oops. The boss called the people and told them they were getting a new rof and when they got home he went over and gave them the warranty. Free 25K roof and that company got some good publicity.
Nick I think words about being shocked at the trades that built this home is an understatement. I’m shocked how this house even passed building inspection. Glad to see it gutted and the fantastic wood going back in. Love Nicks fun facts, my dad designed and built a mid century modern home in N.Van which still stand to this day. So I totally appreciate your dedication to bring this home back to its full glory. Here for it All!
I dont remember when they (or if they) said it was built but building codes are a relatively recent thing in some places (50's-60's) for some and I think where I live they weren't around until like 86. Before that it was mostly left to individual cities to decide if they wanted to codify anything or mostly just trust that the tradesmen/architect's/engineers were doing what was needed: That's part of why it used to be such a huge deal if an architect's/engineers house/building/bridge or whatever had issues or collapsed because you basically trusted that they did things the right way and it was proven wrong. That's also why older buildings were so "overbuilt" because they didn't have the data we do now and computer modeling to set tolerances tight enough to build things "just right" so some things might be 2x or 3x stronger than needed in some cases which is most likely what kept this house standing with all that damage and shoddy workmanship.
Your segment on a news channel brought me here and as a fellow Canadian on an island on the opposite side, holy heck am I ever happy it did! I look forward to these every single week. Your care and compassion for eachother and everything around you is beautiful! I can't wait to watch this continue. Also, "go Nicky, go Nicky" will forever live rent free in my head. So thank you!
Jenna I came for the crochet,knitting,sewing and your adorable personality! Now this monstrous house project with Nick is just the icing on the cake ❤!
Cannot wait to see where you go next. You're basically building a completely new house. And I know the price of wood as we try and piece meal our fascia on a 160 yr old house. Glad I did my roof in 22. One roofer told me to wait, that prices "would" come down. Not!
My favorite part is listening to how you speak to each other. The love, respect, and patience is so delightful to hear 🥰 And I LOVE demolition! It’s the perfect combo!
Congrats on the 1 Million subscriber milestone! Congrats on the progress with the house too. Thank you for being the most wholesome, endearing, hard working and easy to watch couple out there. I appreciate you and all the work you do and will do. Sharing your progress is so special. The fun facts are the icing on the cake. You guys are totally awesome!
So sorry about you needing cancer treatments Rob! I hope it brings you 100% healing!!! I start my treatments soon for my illness and I have to get a port put in soon for them. I have CIDP and will need them for life but am thankful that something works. It’s nothing as scary as your illness by any means ❤ Stay strong and if you ever need to vent feel free to reach out to me 🫶🏼 I can relate a little bit. Once again, you are in my prayers and I pray that chemo brings you healing!! ❤
I am so sorry to hear about your cancer treatments. No one should have to experience what you are experiencing. I promise every Wednesday there will be a video until the project is done. I hope these videos can continue to be a 20 minute escape each week for you.
I've been in construction in one form or another all my adult life. Though house construction was many years ago watching you has brought back many memories. I've enjoyed your journey as you learn and tackle each step. There are things that you will learn an apply for the rest of your life. You will never walk into a house again with out thinking how was that done or how hard was that. Please continue sharing your journey! By the way I'm 63 years old 😊
Its things like this that show us just how much deforestation we've done. espeally over the last 50-100 years. seeing how poorer the wood we use today is compared to that of the wood that was being used back in the day
Oh contraire, mon ami!!! The reason the wood is poorer today than back in the day is that we finally realized the amount of destruction we were inflicting on the environment and passed regulation requiring a more sustainable way to harvest lumber. Conventional lumber nowadays is mostly "new growth" because the loggers now repeatedly plant and harvest trees from a designated plot in a cycle -- the lumber is lesser quality, but the environmental impact is also far less. I'll take slightly crappier wood for less deforestation any day! :)
@gnowland yes while we have regulations in most parts to reforestation while harvesting wood. But because of the level of deforestation it's lead to poorer wood.
I can't wait till they're finally done the house in 2028 and I can rewatch this entire series again, but in the inevitable condensed 6 hour version they'll probably post!
Nicky, Jenna, u guys rock! In the early 70's my dad dismantled a 5 building complex in conner Montana, called the Happy Hen Hatchery. He gave away 2 buildings, 40 feet by 60 feet, 2 stories, and took down 2 more that size and one 5 story. Not many 5 story wooden structures were built in Montana in the 1920s. He ended up with over 100,000 board feet of lumber. Even salvaged the nails. He built a shop and added on to their little farmhouse, my husband and I built our first house as well.
This is a huge job that I think few people watching would ever consider taking on... it feels like we're mainly seeing 2 best friends taking on the task and making it a joy to watch though. I didn't realise it had been that long on just the roof! honestly I'm here for it! I always click on these videos as soon as they appear!!
@@lrpcreations4016An absolute tragedy to be sure, but I know the ways mid century modern homes often cut corners are as bad as if not worse than modern ones. At least modern building codes usually leave only fixtures as an issue in new homes, not the core structure like this old home.
It's amazing what insects and rot can do to a house. Especially when parts of it were built "questionably" to begin with like some of the things you've shown. When I bought my house it had termites. I had them treated and stopped the damage but when i remodeled the bathroom I took some of the studs out and was able to just fold them in half and put them in the trash can. They definitely weren't supporting anything.
I can't wait to see what's next! More demo? Design plans? Perhaps new construction beginning? Please stay safe as you work! Thanks for the great content!
The way Nick calls you "love" is so adorable, my dad always called my mum love. Nick, your fun facts are very informative, so please don't stop. I love your channel Jenna, everything you do is interesting and fun to watch, especially the transformation of turning your house into a home. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Love from Australia ❤
Those nails were into end-grain, and nails have little holding power in end-grain. But, they do provide shear resistance, and keep things from moving sideways. The roof has enough weight to keep the wall from coming apart vertically. That's why those metal joist hangers are used, as it keeps all structural nailing away from the end-grain.
Jenna, your channel has quickly became my favorite! I found you while trying to learn how to sew. suddenly one day it did a shift 180 degrees. I am a maker, both my career and in my hobbies. this house project is exactly the type of thing that arrests my dreams and attention...This house project os so damn ambitious yet exciting and rewarding to watch and im sure to actually live on your end of the tube! Im somewhat envious, to be honest... On a parasocial topic shift, you have the best partner in the world, from our perspective. Well done. I imagine it is the same for your partner. well done for both of yooz. Please keep up the good work and I look forward to the next steps of this great project that in your home...
I am surprised and amazed at how much you both have manage to do to the house!, at the same time i´m concerned there isn´t much house left. Can´t wait to keep watching and see what you are going to build here!
I really like how you two work together. You've found a rhythm! Also, it cracks me up that you're keeping the house, but now there's hardly any of it left!!
In my family, we call the runner the "gopher" because "you go fer this and you go fer that". Also, if you can swing it, build 10 inch walls and double insulate. You'll save way more than you spent in heating/cooling bills, especially on the west coast
Insulation and air sealing details. And I don't mean an air barrier - great options for adaptive membranes to help the future walls breath but keep your humidex levels steady :)
Here in the Netherlands they are building a lot of new homes with thick brick walls with great insulation, triple pane windows, heat pump and solar panels. And omg what a big saving on monthly power and gas bills.
Agreed… Using Nick’s “fun fact “ analogy… Consider checking your local building code requirements for exterior walls . We did a similar rebuild thinking we were saving money and helping the planet by keeping the original structure and studs (preserving/salvaging what we could), only to find out way too far down the road that in our area, all exterior walls must be at least 6” thick to accommodate current insulation code regulations. The original structure had 2x4s like yours. It was a very expensive mistake to fix after the fact. The choices we were giving to remedy when it came time to proceed with insulation permit was to either replace all exterior walls or add 2” scab to all exterior studs. Since the entire house was pretty much built and ready for insulation at this point, we were screwed. Sharing so you can avoid a similar mishap now before you’re as far down the road as we were. Best wishes to you both! I really enjoy your channel.
Well, they are in the Pacific Northwest, so the climate is pretty pleasant all year round (except for the rain). It might not make sense to spend the extra time and square footage to do that. If they were in Alberta, that might be a different story.
Could you two make a competition video of all things you found wrong with your house? Or bloopers? Would be amazing. I’m so seriously impressed by you two! Can’t wait to see more videos.
I've just binged this series and seeing the wall come down and the floor plan for the living room in the future is so exciting. It's going to be so beautiful when it's done with the windows and stone fireplace.
I love how Jenna encompasses all of my interests! I started watching because of her sewing, then her knitting, oh she crochets? I do too! She bikes? Nice, we also have that in common... And now she renovates and builds houses. Cool, that's my dream. You can keep evolving, Jenna. I'm sure we'll share that too.
Watching yall makes me feel not so crazy for the house me and my fiance are working on 😁😆. Early 1900s burnt out house thats been abandoned for years. It was used for illegal dumping and we have taken around 700 gallons of trash out so far from the basement, yard, and shed 😅. These old rundown houses are surely a labor of hate and love.
So happy to know you’re reusing so much of the old material! The house obviously needs many new things but being as sustainable as possible during construction is wonderful
This is the only channel where I support ad integrations actively. In fact, let’s do more - this renovation must cost a lot and I’m invested in its process 😅
It's been beautiful watching you and Nick during your roof demolition. You're both a wonderful couple who demonstrate strong relationship skills. ❤ excited that you've reached one million subscribers too!!!
I used to have a poisonous toad living in the bushes at a previous house. That house had severe ant problems (pantry raiders, not carpenters) until she showed up. Finding a few toad poops confirmed what I thought: she was our new pest control lady. Despite being a danger to the dogs, I felt she more than paid her rent for her home in those bushes. Likely Jenna's new non-dangerous lizard friend is just being her new pest control guy, too.
It looks like a skink (type of lizard). It's non poisonous. We have them in Australia. They eat lots of different types of bugs so good to have around 😊
Thank you Jenna and Nick for sharing - apart from the Reno, I really enjoy looking at the beautiful view from your home and the sound of the birds. I lived in North Van for many years and have since moved back to the UK. After two plus years, I’m still terribly home sick for BC so your videos help bring back happy memories. I’d be happy to come back and help out as nail remover! 😊 🇨🇦
I get so excited every time when you upload a new video of you guys renovating that beautiful house. To be honest, it’s not boring at all. So don’t think that it is boring to watch because it is not boring at all. I enjoy every part of it even if it is the exactly same thing you have done for the 40th time in a row, I really enjoy it, and I would like to see more even if it is the same thing you do for a month or more, I love it. So don’t pls don’t skip or do something else because you think it is boring to watch, because it is not boring at all to be honest. Pls still make longer videos I really enjoy it. And still again it is not boring to watch the same thing you have done for the 50th time in a row. It is relaxing and I love it!❤🌷☺️
I love how he answers your truly genuine questions with patience, love, kindness and isn’t condescending. I have that with my fiancé as well and it truly so something special. Absolutely love this series and your work together.
1 Million subscribers!! 🎉🎉Taking off a roof was all worth the subscriptions. 😁👍 The best is yet to come. 🤩Congratulations on all the results and subs. ✨💫✨
You guys are such a good team. So supportive and kind to each other. It can be easy for our egos to not allow us to admit when we’re wrong or we don’t know something, but both of you are so humble and learn/take ideas from each other. Beautiful to see ❤
Really enjoying this entire series. This house is so amazing even though you have to rip everything apart. Really love the whole '70s groovy vibe of the house. And OMG what a view when you knocked the trees down! Have to say that you guys are amazing as a couple. This kind of project would bring out the worst in anyone and watching the cute way you guys work together is so great. I had worked on a minor renovation for an apartment and it broke the relationship. Kudos to you guys and thank you Nikki for all the fun facts you share.❤👍
I always look forward to watching your videos come out! I admire how much hard work you guys are putting into this, it's amazing. It'll be so cool to watch you put the house back together after spending so much time taking it apart!
I can’t believe that Jenna has now 1 million subscribers! I started following her when she has 20 k and I remember that not long ago she celebrated her 100 k. Congratulations Jenna! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’m honestly starting to think the only thing holding the house upright was the ants.
They were carpenter ants, right?
😂😂😂
😂😅😂🤣😂🤣
And peanuts
😂😂😂 pretty much
I’m the opposite of “tired of the fun facts”. Please Nick, we are begging for more fun facts about structural integrity!!!
Yes, I'm a sucker for engineering facts!
Seconded - it was super fun to see the ridiculous antics of the builders uncovered.
yea actually i really enjoy the fun facts. its enlightening...altho i cant say i remember them but i like it
Yes more fun facts
Thanks to Nick's fun facts I've learned that audacity alone can hold up a house
"Audacity holds up my house, but tenacity renovated it!" Should be a shirt
"It comes apart that easy?"
"Yeah"
😂❤😂
😂😂😂
Yeah, at least for a while... 😏
The house deconstruction is fascinating, but I'm also here for the way Nick treats Jenna! He clearly knows a lot but he always delivers his "fun facts" with love and respect. Jenna is a clear partner in this project, and they keep their temper even when things are difficult. Do you know how rare this is?? Absolutely a delight to watch.
She has a break up vid from about a year ago. Is this who she break up with at that time?
@onwednesdayswewearpink2761 No. That was her ex husband, Tim. I think she took that video down by the way. This is her new boyfriend, nick.
This has turned into one of the handful of channels I actually watch consistently. Really curious to see the house take shape again in the future.
What other channels do you watch a lot?
Do you watch "Raising Voyagers"...? Young couple and family remodeling/adding on to an old stone barn that was once for farm animals...I believe. It's in Italy and it's going to be gorgeous!!😊
I like Shannon Makes too. They've bought a house in Nova Scotia and are doing it all themselves. Not quite as drastic as this but still interesting
I have enjoyed Sullivan but they are sorta done with their dilapidated barn-to-home. French but I get by and use translated subtitles for topics that matter.
Me Too! The best couple on TH-cam, along with such an interesting project!
Everyone keeps commenting on how Nicky is a keeper (totally agree), but it's also Jenna's eternally positive and energetic spirit that makes her a keeper too! And together, they are inspirations to us all for how to treat others in a loving and supportive way.
Yes!!!!
All of Nick's fun facts point out the importance of the building codes we all complain about. 😊
Building codes doesn't really change whether or not the builders are going to do the job correctly unfortunately
Building codes existed when that house was built as well, but you're always gonna have people who cut corners just to save themselves time or money.
@sydney9424 that's why you hire architects! Hire us from the beginning and save time and much over the whole project!
@@Goosenugget1 Actually no until late 1960's Canada had no building codes unless it varies from province to province, this I learned from another builder's channel.
@@VeryUnemployedThis house was an architect's house.
Pivotal moment: you start dreaming about where the record player and the coffee station will go. Oh and the roofs off. Don’t underestimate the VALUE of slow content. In the real world, if you’re not a millionaire and you want to do things yourself they take time and tenacity and upper body strength. I love that you haven’t breezed through 6 weeks of deconstruction in 20mins. It’s refreshingly real.
So much for "They don't build 'em like they used to." 😂😂
this was an experimental era lol some things were overbuilt and some things were sketchy af my house is from the 60s some things are excellent others not so much. my floors have no give from using extrememly overbuilt joists 2x12 on 12 inch center but its sheeted in black board which is sawdust and glue, it doesnt rot and termites dont like it but nailing on siding just wont hold well
I guess thank goodness they don’t! 🫠
This house played the uno reverse card with building codes.
They had WAY better quality woods, so they could low-key afford to make some questionable choices lmaoo. Now everything is made with popsicle sticks and aluminum foil
They don’t do maintenance like they use to
1: No one is sick of the fun facts! They are great! 2: gotta love the "wowww"s.
woaaaoowww's are amazing!
Don't feel surprised that we're still here watching. I think I speak for many of your viewers when I say that we're deeply emotionally invested in this project. Go Jenna and Nicky!!!
Aww THANK YOUU!
True!! ❤❤❤ much love from Saskatchewan eh💯💯
for sure! I wait every Wednesday for a new video
Legit! Like I know it’s their house but it’s our house too at this point 😂😌
IM HERE FOR THE LONG RUN THATS FOR SURE!
I love how open and airy your house is now, really lets in a lot of light 😂🤣
"I don't hear my chearleader" was a great line
Remember when people were losing their shit because you weren’t saving the soggy sofa! 😂 Now there’s hardly any house left!
However the more that you have to remove so that you know it’s all safe when it’s done, the more amazing it will be to see it put back together again.
I’m just here enjoying watching the whole process and knowing that you’re going to make this such a stunning home.
I still would have saved/found a home for the sofa. That said, I can’t wait to see the rebuilding.
@@Tomes23 the sofa was rotten. The wood and fabric full of years of damp and mould. It was a health hazard, as was most of the stuff in the house. Jenna really wanted to save all of the beautiful mid century stuff and there was a treasure trove of it, but unfortunately the time to save it was likely a decade ago when the water began pouring in through the roof whilst the previous owners were living there.
can we take a second and talk about how sweet you both are together, communicating, listening supporting and helping, I bet this project brings you so much closer together🥺 so beautiful to see that you seem happy
Yea right they are so sweet 🥹 literal couple goals! Also my parents always said that construction/renovation and stuff really brings a relationship to the test. Many people start fighting a lot when a big project like this happens and end up not staying together. So from the way Jenna and Nick handle this you can really tell that they will only grow closer
We have utmost respect for each other. Nick is beyond brilliant, as we all can see, and this project would not be possible without him. Overall, we have really good communication and when something is getting done, one person leads and the other supports, which is key.
I love the way Nikki calls Jenna 'love' all the time. It's so sweet and gentle
@@JennaPhipps can we nominate you two for the amazing race? You work so well together!!
@@K-ls2kd if we got nominated in two years we probably would say yes
Me to my husband "Is it Wednesday? Yes, it's WEDNESDAY!" *Runs to PC to watch my favorite weekly program*
The thing I noticed. Is you guys do not get upset about any bad news. Or a bad discovery. And don't give up. Love your videos .
From what I read they paid 1.5 billion for that house. If that's true they will most likely have more than enough resources not be really worried.
After ages spent with bad tempered people, I'm watching this to reassure myself that thisngs do, in fact, happen and we can, in fact, react without getting angry. It's like therapy, 10/10 recommend.
@@fonitronikBillion with a B? I think you might want to check those numbers again...
Tear it completely down. After the first few code violations that were pretty serious, I would not trust that anything is to code
@@fonitroniknah man, first episode they said it was cheaper than an actual house, then the permit was 45k ca on top of that so if I had to guess total cost so far would be like 200k? Maybe 300 still cheaper than a house most likely
I don’t know which I love watching more - you taking apart an entire house or how nice you always treat each other.
Isn't it amazing how you completed taking the roof off and you also reached 1 million subscribers. You deseved it congratulations 🎉❤
Especially sweet because I bet there was some concern that she might actually lose subscribers with such a big pivot in the content.
Yes, I love how all the crochet girlies are so here for this haha!
Im only new here, how many subscribers did they have when the house project started?
@@TrevorGripper69 Jenna was closing in on a million - not sure exactly how many. The home renovations put her over the top!
The consistency of the “Go Nicky! Go Nicky!” brings me sm joy.
Everyone should have someone in their life who calls them
“Love”.
It's so sweet!
Thinking the same 😭 im not lucky 😂
Yes!! ❤
Definitely. I’ve got mine 😊
I had mine 💔
Brings new meaning to "taking it down to the studs" lol. But clearly it is VERY needed.
Jenna that's one heck of a skylight.
They said natural light is the best kind of light
😂
I was doing a project in my yard this week and every time something went wrong I got frustrated, then remembered you & Nick calmly working together and just kinda sarcastically moving forward with setbacks. Made me take a few deep breaths and get the job done!
That actually happened in the US, I think Georgia. A crew showed up to the wrong house and started taking the roof off while the people were on vacation. The boss showed up to the right address and called them to see where they were. Oops. The boss called the people and told them they were getting a new rof and when they got home he went over and gave them the warranty. Free 25K roof and that company got some good publicity.
Not only is reusing the boards saving you money on new lumber, but you are also keeping perfectly good boards from a landfill!! ❤
“sap is an amazing preservative”
me: nodding sagely, having learned this from Jurassic Park
Saammeee 😂
You can now create your very own dinosawyer
😂😂😂
Nick I think words about being shocked at the trades that built this home is an understatement. I’m shocked how this house even passed building inspection. Glad to see it gutted and the fantastic wood going back in. Love Nicks fun facts, my dad designed and built a mid century modern home in N.Van which still stand to this day. So I totally appreciate your dedication to bring this home back to its full glory. Here for it All!
I dont remember when they (or if they) said it was built but building codes are a relatively recent thing in some places (50's-60's) for some and I think where I live they weren't around until like 86.
Before that it was mostly left to individual cities to decide if they wanted to codify anything or mostly just trust that the tradesmen/architect's/engineers were doing what was needed: That's part of why it used to be such a huge deal if an architect's/engineers house/building/bridge or whatever had issues or collapsed because you basically trusted that they did things the right way and it was proven wrong. That's also why older buildings were so "overbuilt" because they didn't have the data we do now and computer modeling to set tolerances tight enough to build things "just right" so some things might be 2x or 3x stronger than needed in some cases which is most likely what kept this house standing with all that damage and shoddy workmanship.
@@CaptainBlueTech I believe it was built in the 40s.
House won’t take that long to put back together . Proud of how much you and yours have done to house.
Why am I here? Why am I so committed to this series?
😂 we
Same😂
Don't question it, just enjoy the ride
For me it’s bc they’re actually young ppl who might just be able to get a house
We're rooting for them!
Your segment on a news channel brought me here and as a fellow Canadian on an island on the opposite side, holy heck am I ever happy it did! I look forward to these every single week. Your care and compassion for eachother and everything around you is beautiful! I can't wait to watch this continue.
Also, "go Nicky, go Nicky" will forever live rent free in my head. So thank you!
Jenna I came for the crochet,knitting,sewing and your adorable personality! Now this monstrous house project with Nick is just the icing on the cake ❤!
Same! Looking forward to the house build and her first crochet item in the new home.
Cannot wait to see where you go next. You're basically building a completely new house. And I know the price of wood as we try and piece meal our fascia on a 160 yr old house. Glad I did my roof in 22. One roofer told me to wait, that prices "would" come down. Not!
Jenna first taught us to develop a love for knitting and crafting and now she gives us content to watch while knitting and crafting!!! 😄🥰
How's this. I am sewing a fabric knit project bag right now!
@@eleanor8100 see 👀 it’s perfect!!!
I am crocheting a sweater ❤❤
Lol ❤😂
My favorite part is listening to how you speak to each other. The love, respect, and patience is so delightful to hear 🥰
And I LOVE demolition!
It’s the perfect combo!
Congrats on the 1 Million subscriber milestone! Congrats on the progress with the house too. Thank you for being the most wholesome, endearing, hard working and easy to watch couple out there. I appreciate you and all the work you do and will do. Sharing your progress is so special. The fun facts are the icing on the cake. You guys are totally awesome!
This is turning into the Ship of Theseus. At what point are you just building a new house lol. Love love love love love this channel. Cheers
Your videos are my happy escape during my cancer treatments. Wednesdays are now my favourite for your new content.
So sorry about you needing cancer treatments Rob! I hope it brings you 100% healing!!! I start my treatments soon for my illness and I have to get a port put in soon for them. I have CIDP and will need them for life but am thankful that something works. It’s nothing as scary as your illness by any means ❤ Stay strong and if you ever need to vent feel free to reach out to me 🫶🏼 I can relate a little bit. Once again, you are in my prayers and I pray that chemo brings you healing!! ❤
I am so sorry to hear about your cancer treatments. No one should have to experience what you are experiencing. I promise every Wednesday there will be a video until the project is done. I hope these videos can continue to be a 20 minute escape each week for you.
Thank you to the both of you. Things are going well. 😊
Sending healing vibes and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Praying for healing.
Nick calling Jenna “Love” over and over is SO CUTE OH MY GOD 🥹
I've been in construction in one form or another all my adult life. Though house construction was many years ago watching you has brought back many memories. I've enjoyed your journey as you learn and tackle each step. There are things that you will learn an apply for the rest of your life. You will never walk into a house again with out thinking how was that done or how hard was that. Please continue sharing your journey! By the way I'm 63 years old 😊
Its things like this that show us just how much deforestation we've done. espeally over the last 50-100 years. seeing how poorer the wood we use today is compared to that of the wood that was being used back in the day
Oh contraire, mon ami!!! The reason the wood is poorer today than back in the day is that we finally realized the amount of destruction we were inflicting on the environment and passed regulation requiring a more sustainable way to harvest lumber. Conventional lumber nowadays is mostly "new growth" because the loggers now repeatedly plant and harvest trees from a designated plot in a cycle -- the lumber is lesser quality, but the environmental impact is also far less. I'll take slightly crappier wood for less deforestation any day! :)
@gnowland yes while we have regulations in most parts to reforestation while harvesting wood. But because of the level of deforestation it's lead to poorer wood.
How you two communicate, problem-solve, and work together is admirable. Can't wait to see what you two create together in the future!
That is a lost art these days…
I've really been digging the music with this series. And I'm sooo looking forward to the rebuild!
I can't wait till they're finally done the house in 2028 and I can rewatch this entire series again, but in the inevitable condensed 6 hour version they'll probably post!
😂 we are hoping for it to be done in 2026 but you never know..
@@JennaPhipps well with the luck you guys had getting just the permit to take off the roof, nothing would surprise me 😂
Nicky, Jenna, u guys rock! In the early 70's my dad dismantled a 5 building complex in conner Montana, called the Happy Hen Hatchery. He gave away 2 buildings, 40 feet by 60 feet, 2 stories, and took down 2 more that size and one 5 story. Not many 5 story wooden structures were built in Montana in the 1920s. He ended up with over 100,000 board feet of lumber. Even salvaged the nails. He built a shop and added on to their little farmhouse, my husband and I built our first house as well.
This is a huge job that I think few people watching would ever consider taking on... it feels like we're mainly seeing 2 best friends taking on the task and making it a joy to watch though. I didn't realise it had been that long on just the roof! honestly I'm here for it! I always click on these videos as soon as they appear!!
Me too!
Okay Nicky calling Jenna "Love" all the time is just the cutest thing ever. That one is a keeper, Jenna! (besides all his hard work, of course ;D)
There is nothing left of this house😱. I know it will take some more time but I really look forward to building instead of tearing down...
The house was full of water damage and carpenter aunts that ate the wood! They couldn't save it people!
@@lrpcreations4016 I know! Totally necessary, still shocking to see.
@@lrpcreations4016An absolute tragedy to be sure, but I know the ways mid century modern homes often cut corners are as bad as if not worse than modern ones. At least modern building codes usually leave only fixtures as an issue in new homes, not the core structure like this old home.
At some point it would be cool to hear we are tearing out to this “x” level. Now it’s just seems so random 😬
I doubt they know the full extent of the damage. They probably just have to keep going until there is no more rot. Not much to be done for it.
Y'all have such an infectious energy. I have no idea how you stay so positive after all this manual labor, very happy to stumble upon this channel.
CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION IM SO PROUD OF YOU JENNA ❤
Been watching since the beginning of this project. All I can say, I’m impressed by you two. Bravo!
I just absolutely love how fluid Nick is with his knowledge of home construction. So easily explained I’ve learned so much
Nicks fun facts have always been amazing, hope he continues! 9:15 Laughed so hard at shocked Nick and chill Jenna with that inner wall coming down 💀
It's amazing what insects and rot can do to a house. Especially when parts of it were built "questionably" to begin with like some of the things you've shown. When I bought my house it had termites. I had them treated and stopped the damage but when i remodeled the bathroom I took some of the studs out and was able to just fold them in half and put them in the trash can. They definitely weren't supporting anything.
You guys are SO NICE to each other. Grumpiness is why hubs and I don't really do DIY anymore, lol. It's super cute to see!
Congrats on 1M!!🎉
Also it’s not a renovation vid without….
1:44 Go Jenna,Go Jenna!
And
1:52 Go Nicky ,Go Nicky!
I can't wait to see what's next! More demo? Design plans? Perhaps new construction beginning?
Please stay safe as you work! Thanks for the great content!
So many shortcuts were taken when this home was built it is mind boggling that it didn’t fall like a house of cards.
The way Nick calls you "love" is so adorable, my dad always called my mum love. Nick, your fun facts are very informative, so please don't stop. I love your channel Jenna, everything you do is interesting and fun to watch, especially the transformation of turning your house into a home. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Love from Australia ❤
"If you want a discount, just say my name." Such a flex 😂❤🎉
The way they talk to each other 😭 you two are beautiful together. I’m so happy for you Jenna
"It comes apart that easy?" 😂 I think we're all glad you're taking down most of the house to replace it with more stable everything.
I was really shocked 😂
Those nails were into end-grain, and nails have little holding power in end-grain. But, they do provide shear resistance, and keep things from moving sideways. The roof has enough weight to keep the wall from coming apart vertically. That's why those metal joist hangers are used, as it keeps all structural nailing away from the end-grain.
Jenna, your channel has quickly became my favorite! I found you while trying to learn how to sew. suddenly one day it did a shift 180 degrees. I am a maker, both my career and in my hobbies. this house project is exactly the type of thing that arrests my dreams and attention...This house project os so damn ambitious yet exciting and rewarding to watch and im sure to actually live on your end of the tube! Im somewhat envious, to be honest... On a parasocial topic shift, you have the best partner in the world, from our perspective. Well done. I imagine it is the same for your partner. well done for both of yooz. Please keep up the good work and I look forward to the next steps of this great project that in your home...
Congratulations on getting 1 MILLION subscribers!!!!
Jenna, I was always corrected as a kid ...girls don't sweat, we sparkle!
Love.
I am surprised and amazed at how much you both have manage to do to the house!, at the same time i´m concerned there isn´t much house left. Can´t wait to keep watching and see what you are going to build here!
Jenna, I love the way that Nick calls you love. I think that he is a keeper ❤
I need more “Nick facts” seriously I love hearing them and learning they aren’t boring!!! 😮
I really like how you two work together. You've found a rhythm!
Also, it cracks me up that you're keeping the house, but now there's hardly any of it left!!
I love how you speak to each other. Good job!!!!
In my family, we call the runner the "gopher" because "you go fer this and you go fer that". Also, if you can swing it, build 10 inch walls and double insulate. You'll save way more than you spent in heating/cooling bills, especially on the west coast
Insulation and air sealing details. And I don't mean an air barrier - great options for adaptive membranes to help the future walls breath but keep your humidex levels steady :)
Here in the Netherlands they are building a lot of new homes with thick brick walls with great insulation, triple pane windows, heat pump and solar panels. And omg what a big saving on monthly power and gas bills.
Agreed… Using Nick’s “fun fact “ analogy… Consider checking your local building code requirements for exterior walls . We did a similar rebuild thinking we were saving money and helping the planet by keeping the original structure and studs (preserving/salvaging what we could), only to find out way too far down the road that in our area, all exterior walls must be at least 6” thick to accommodate current insulation code regulations. The original structure had 2x4s like yours. It was a very expensive mistake to fix after the fact. The choices we were giving to remedy when it came time to proceed with insulation permit was to either replace all exterior walls or add 2” scab to all exterior studs. Since the entire house was pretty much built and ready for insulation at this point, we were screwed. Sharing so you can avoid a similar mishap now before you’re as far down the road as we were. Best wishes to you both! I really enjoy your channel.
Well, they are in the Pacific Northwest, so the climate is pretty pleasant all year round (except for the rain). It might not make sense to spend the extra time and square footage to do that. If they were in Alberta, that might be a different story.
Could you two make a competition video of all things you found wrong with your house? Or bloopers? Would be amazing. I’m so seriously impressed by you two! Can’t wait to see more videos.
I like the fact that the poker is still next to the fireplace in its holder.
I noticed that the other day too
I've just binged this series and seeing the wall come down and the floor plan for the living room in the future is so exciting. It's going to be so beautiful when it's done with the windows and stone fireplace.
I have never been a bigger fan for anything fr. I literally was just checking if you posted and i missed it and here we are!!!!!! So excited!!!!!!!
I love how Jenna encompasses all of my interests! I started watching because of her sewing, then her knitting, oh she crochets? I do too! She bikes? Nice, we also have that in common... And now she renovates and builds houses. Cool, that's my dream. You can keep evolving, Jenna. I'm sure we'll share that too.
Watching yall makes me feel not so crazy for the house me and my fiance are working on 😁😆. Early 1900s burnt out house thats been abandoned for years. It was used for illegal dumping and we have taken around 700 gallons of trash out so far from the basement, yard, and shed 😅. These old rundown houses are surely a labor of hate and love.
You should do videos!
Great job! But 700 gallons is not a lot compared to 13 dumpster bins that Jenna and Nick have filled up already.
So happy to know you’re reusing so much of the old material! The house obviously needs many new things but being as sustainable as possible during construction is wonderful
It isn't about the roof, or the walls, it's that you're just fun to watch! And just so darn lovable.
Even watching you take a roof off for a month and a half is entertaining Jenna! I look forward to your weekly updates. I’m so happy for you and Nick 🤗
This is the only channel where I support ad integrations actively. In fact, let’s do more - this renovation must cost a lot and I’m invested in its process 😅
Me too!!
I don’t want more, BUT Jenna does it very nicely.
It's been beautiful watching you and Nick during your roof demolition. You're both a wonderful couple who demonstrate strong relationship skills. ❤ excited that you've reached one million subscribers too!!!
He's so sweet! It makes me smile every time he says "Love" ❤❤ love the series!
Your lizard friend was adorable, and not poisonous! It is probably just there for the bugs! 😊
Maybe it will eat all of the Carpenter Ants.
I used to have a poisonous toad living in the bushes at a previous house. That house had severe ant problems (pantry raiders, not carpenters) until she showed up. Finding a few toad poops confirmed what I thought: she was our new pest control lady. Despite being a danger to the dogs, I felt she more than paid her rent for her home in those bushes. Likely Jenna's new non-dangerous lizard friend is just being her new pest control guy, too.
It looks like a skink (type of lizard). It's non poisonous. We have them in Australia. They eat lots of different types of bugs so good to have around 😊
I live and breath for this series ❤
Thank you Jenna and Nick for sharing - apart from the Reno, I really enjoy looking at the beautiful view from your home and the sound of the birds. I lived in North Van for many years and have since moved back to the UK. After two plus years, I’m still terribly home sick for BC so your videos help bring back happy memories. I’d be happy to come back and help out as nail remover! 😊 🇨🇦
Nick's "FUN FACTS" have become my "My Construction Manual 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ Class of W🤯W... I didn't know THAT"... Thanks, Nick...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
💯%. Thanks Nick👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I get so excited every time when you upload a new video of you guys renovating that beautiful house.
To be honest, it’s not boring at all. So don’t think that it is boring to watch because it is not boring at all. I enjoy every part of it even if it is the exactly same thing you have done for the 40th time in a row, I really enjoy it, and I would like to see more even if it is the same thing you do for a month or more, I love it. So don’t pls don’t skip or do something else because you think it is boring to watch, because it is not boring at all to be honest.
Pls still make longer videos I really enjoy it. And still again it is not boring to watch the same thing you have done for the 50th time in a row. It is relaxing and I love it!❤🌷☺️
Can this even be called a house anymore? 🤣 LOVE this series and you two make it such a joy to watch.
It's kind of a two-floor corral.
I love how he answers your truly genuine questions with patience, love, kindness and isn’t condescending. I have that with my fiancé as well and it truly so something special. Absolutely love this series and your work together.
1 Million subscribers!! 🎉🎉Taking off a roof was all worth the subscriptions. 😁👍 The best is yet to come. 🤩Congratulations on all the results and subs. ✨💫✨
You guys are such a good team. So supportive and kind to each other. It can be easy for our egos to not allow us to admit when we’re wrong or we don’t know something, but both of you are so humble and learn/take ideas from each other. Beautiful to see ❤
Its not boring...You guys are just fun to watch!
I really appreciate how you both speak to each other 😊❤
I'd watch another month of roof just to listen to you talk to each other.. you are so supportive and positive!
Really enjoying this entire series. This house is so amazing even though you have to rip everything apart. Really love the whole '70s groovy vibe of the house. And OMG what a view when you knocked the trees down!
Have to say that you guys are amazing as a couple. This kind of project would bring out the worst in anyone and watching the cute way you guys work together is so great. I had worked on a minor renovation for an apartment and it broke the relationship. Kudos to you guys and thank you Nikki for all the fun facts you share.❤👍
Jenna, I'm knitting a black tank top with hemp yarn while watching. Congrats on the roof, love seeing your progress! XO from SW Colorado
I always look forward to watching your videos come out! I admire how much hard work you guys are putting into this, it's amazing. It'll be so cool to watch you put the house back together after spending so much time taking it apart!
Woohoo 1 million subscribers!! Congratulations!!!
I can’t believe that Jenna has now 1 million subscribers! I started following her when she has 20 k and I remember that not long ago she celebrated her 100 k. Congratulations Jenna! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You guys are never boring lol. I love the interactions between you two. Also, great job on the editing.
Congrats on 1 million subscribers!! None of your house content has been boring. I am missing the pups though. I hope they're doing good!!