I gotta say, this has been a wild ride as a viewer. I came here for the flower dress and stuck around to see it finished. Then when you started on your home I immediately became addicted and started living vicariously through y’all 😂 I’m totally hooked on these videos. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Well look at it like this. If you don't have a home right now when you do get one never say you can't do it. Learn how to do this stuff. It's actually fun. In the last year I've replaced my soffits and facia installed gutters repaired a slider window built two bedrooms and one bathroom. Next year is redo the family room including the drywall and flooring the seconnd bathroom and kitchen. All full guy and rebuild. It's fun and rewarding. And when you do it yourself you save like 70% vs having a pro do it. Have faith in yourself. You can do more than you know.
You guys should take some artistic photos of your construction, like the awesome rafters and then create a cool Black and White photo gallery wall in the office area of your new home.
I think she mentioned a coffee table photo/story book before. Does anyone else remember that or did I see it elsewhere possibly? Having an art gallery is a great suggestion!
@@SharkyJ40I remember her saying that too. Hope they’re following through on that idea. What a nice keepsake for all their followers. I’d happily put down money for a picture book of this build.
The moment you said “This is the ugliest it’ll ever be. Just gets better from here.” And then that shot of you admiring both of your hard work. CENEMETIC SHOT!!!!🎉😍
I know there are a lot of long married couples who wouldn't be able to work together that closely without the occasional melt down. Hats off to the two of them for keeping it together so well.
I guarantee they don't keep those bits in the video, but they still happen. People still get overwhelmed with a project this big. Especially after having to cut those joists twice
That fun fact is fun, Concrete gets hot because the process of it curing, where water reacts with cement, is an exothermic reaction, meaning it releases heat as the chemical reaction occurs; this heat is often referred to as the "heat of hydration". It can get hot enough to give 3rd degree burns.
@@spamlessaccount No. The water does not stay in concrete. It mostlty evaporates as it cures. The concrete will basically reach an equlibrium with the moisture content of the surrounding environment.
@@miragaiamaia8966 Concrete almost always has sand in the mix. Basic formula for concrete is cement, aggregate, sand, and water. A common ratio of 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts aggregate is a good starting point for most projects. The size and variation of the aggregate will usually determine the concrete strength... as well as water content. A drier mix produces stronger concrete, but is harder to work with... such as when pumping, whereas too much water will weaken the mix. In cases where the strength is needed as well as workability, add mixtures may be added to make the concrete more fluid without adding more water. And yes... the paradox with concrete is once it's started to cure and water is evaportating, continued exposure to water is neccessary to continue the "hydration" of the cement particles. Especially in something like thin driveways and sidewalks where the water evaporates more quickly.
The editing in your videos is superb. The music, the footage, the cuts… it all comes together to show such a wonderful and heartwarming slice of your lives in an enjoyable and positive way. It always makes my day when I watch it. P.S.: I do get a bit anxious when you guys go on roof edges without any safety harnesses or precautions. Please take care-you two are awesome!
Add a liquid like broth or water to Jack’s food! It helps slow them down because they have to drink the water to get to the food and it helps it get “soggy” so he won’t choke!!
This is a great suggestion. It’s what I do for my dog. I also have two cats who also just scarf down their food so quickly that they throw up. I bought this weird looking slow feeder that has dimples in it. It’s solved the problem.
I had to do this for my Labs because they were constantly getting food stuck in their throats from trying to inhale their food. It worked like a charm!
came here to comment that the "just quit and go to timmies eh?" made me laugh so loud in my office, its gotta be the most canadian thing ive heard her say yet, plus bah-gels 😆
Lol I was thinking the same thing as Nick at the end part when you finished the roof, I was like wow what a beautiful view and then he said the best part is how pretty Jenna looks in the light and I was like AW HECK SO CUTE. Y'all are my favorite youtubers right now, your can-do spirits really motivate me in my day to day, rooting for you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
yuppers - was thinking the same thing - great ending - you both must be so glad to be done with that part of the build! Weather is rough and you both push the project rain or shine - amazing
There's a saying about bad things coming in threes... So hopefully the bad luck is over, everyone is now safe, and they can move on with the build now 😅
If you need to make your own concrete again, you can use scrap plywood as a makeshift trough to direct it where you want it to go, like what Jenna was doing with her shovel, but bigger and no one has to just stand there holding it. We usually nail a couple pieces of scrap 2x in a rough v shape (without the point, obviously) to help direct things a little more. And then just sort of prop the high end of the plywood against the mixer’s supports so the wood is at an angle down towards the target. Same concept as what you rigged up on the roof to direct materials to the bin.
Concrete doesn’t 'dry', per se, it chemically hardens. Pouring concrete in wet/humid conditions is not often a barrier, in fact depending on the mix, you may need to wet the concrete as it hardens. 'Curing' continues for a long time, as the chemical reaction continues. The heat is evidence of the chemical work underway. Next time, make sure you're cognizant of the wind direction when inhaling the dry mix. You don't need the moisture in your airways reacting internally. :-)
I came to say that it actually needs to be cured with water, because this is structural concrete and the water is important for the material strength chosen to be met
Some of my fosters have been really fast eaters as well. When the slow feed bowl doesn't work I actually get a treat ball and put all of their kibble in it so they have to roll it around. They'll only be able to get one or two kibbles at a time.
Oh man, your wonderful Nick, is a total keeper! Any boy who tells you, ‘you look pretty in that light,’ in front of thousands of viewers, is very special indeed. Wow! Best part of today’s episode! Happy New Year, you two!
I’m sure someone has already said this but hydrate his kibble with water or pet safe bone broth. Way less likely to choke, slower to eat, and more hydration with a diet of dry kibble is better for pups in general too.
Have to say we’ve spent about six months praying you do not fall through the roof and now we are praying you don’t fall off the roof. Congratulations what a monumental accomplishment
I came for crochet and stayed lol. I’m watching from the Uk and So invested in your house 😂😂. I’m amazed at how well you are doing and much I’m enjoying it
It seems the biggest problem with the DIY Cement Mixer is it doesn't have a metal trough extention that professional Mixer Trucks have to diect the flow of the concrete. Glad to hear you had a nice trip to NYC, bummer about the credit card!
Awwww...that was super sweet Nick. And that giggle Jenna😍 I'm so happy you will have these memories with each other on video. Not only for the posterity but when your kids ask you->"Who built our house??? -> you will have the proof to say you 2 did!! Cause...The kids ain't gonna believe it!!🤗
You two are pure joy, power, and love!❤ thank you for sharing, and for lifting all of us up with all of the light and life that you put into your home.😊
I just have to say, that your videos are such a comfort to watch!!! It reminds me the times when I was little and we built a lot of stuff with my dad, and he is also such a vessel of knowledge same as Nick telling his fun facts, love it! You are healing something in me, thank you so much for your videos and I wish you the best home to have!
You're basically building a house - what did you not have to replace? A massive effort. Good on you both - it takes a lot of skill and work to do what you're doing.
You could try soaking his food with water which will soften it so it’s less likely to make him coke and then you could go a step further and squish it into more of a paste and put it onto a lick mat instead of a bowl
It's not enough to build your home from scratch, but to have your credit card stolen, be hit by a car, and have your doggie choke on his food-my gosh!! You two are an amazing dynamic duo!! Aww, Nicky said to Jen, "You look so beautiful in the sunlight." 🥰
Concrete doesn’t dry, it cures. Water activates the chemical curing process. The amount of water in the mix is important for strength, but rain won’t stop it from curing.
Concrete does both. It's losing water to evaporation - i.e. drying after curing, and the chemical reaction of water hydrating the cement particles is curing. Rain won't stop it from curing, but it can certainly affect the strength and damage the surface.
That roof looks so cool, especially now that Nick explained how it supports weight. He is a very good teacher. I totally understand how that works now. You guys rock!
Kong makes a slow feeder ball called the Kong wobbler. Dogs nose it around on the floor and kibbles fall out of a hole 1-3 at a time. It works really well for our fast eater
This toy was a godsend for us!! We used it to distract our dog with separation anxiety. We put treats in it before we left. She played with it while we left. When she was done we were already gone. She wasn’t sitting in the anxiety. We used it to feed her as well so she didn’t associate it with us leaving.
They also make inserts for dog bowls that look like a maze, the food fits into the “tunnels” and the dog has to get the kibble out of the maze. It works really well.
Poor Jack! We put our dog's food and some water in a tupperware and freeze it, then when it's food time we give her a "food puck." This slows her down considerably, could be worth a shot
About JACK…we have a Boston Terrier that does not chew his food properly so kibble would sometimes just sit in his tummy and swell, and eventually throw it up or choke. We switched to homemade food (rice, lean protein ground, mushed cooked veg/fruit) which he loves; doesn’t need to chew it as much, problem solved. We do add a bit of kibble so he has a bit of crunch occasionally.
You two work harder than most contractors. They would most likely not work in the rain. Seems like the videos just get started and then they're over. That's how entertaining they are. I always look forward to the next weeks video!! :)
I love your porch overhang. It was such hard work but worth the effort. I was wondering if you wanted to select certain shots, like the underside of the porch overhang, turn it into a black and white photo and frame to place on a wall of your completed home. Along with a few others. Happy New Year! I will be watching, and enjoying, your progress.
You both are the funniest; kind ; and so good at explaining things!!!! My parents built a house with how to books from the 70's my brothers and my sister were the workers We learned something 😳but didn't have fun like you and Nicky do/ I can't wait to see your home completely finished ✅ And hope you find more topics to pass on to us viewers....👍💗
My husband works commercial construction, so we do our own home improvements, whenever he uses cement he just puts it in a wheel barrow and uses a hoe to mix it with a hose, and then takes a round shovel to shovel it wherever he wants to put it ☺️
This is one of my favorite episodes. So much done, so much accomplished and I can finally see the vision of the entry to the house. Gorgeous and great work together. Well done!
Wow, congrats on the roof, it will all be worth the effort for that sleek design! I must just say Jenna, It's pretty special when a exhausted man actually stops and still notices how beautiful your are in that light! He's a keeper, and besides you make a very compatible and exceptionally humorous team that are fun to watch in .every single episode, no matter what your accomplishing!💕
My daughters pug has the same prob. They have to feed her in a highchair so that she is upright for the food to go down. They also have puzzle bowls that help them to eat slower.
When I first started watching i had no idea what I'm getting into, but omg I enjoy this so much!!! Especially during finals or big test, your videos relive so much stress. Keep it up!!!❤
You guys remind me of Nick and Nora from the Thin Man Series. Your sense of humor matches each other and you are such good workers together. Jenna now probably has better muscles and core strength than ever before. She can do EVERYTHING. And i love, love, love NICK’S FUN FACT!!!! Thank you for bringing it back.
Great fun fact about the upside down hangers. Finishing a huge project always makes me emotional I always cry because I’m so happy. You guys have done a great job. Thank you so much for bringing us along. This has been so much fun to watch. Wednesdays are my favorite TH-cam day.
A few methods to get your dog to eat extra slowly... 1. A Kong ball or something of the like. Basically a hallow ball with a hole in it that's only big enough for a couple kibbles to come through at once. The dog has to work for their meal and it takes much longer. There are also puzzle bowls that work similarly. 2. Throw a few kibbles on the floor and have your dog 'search' for the food. You can put more down when they find the first batch. Or, just throw it all down spread over a large space. This still takes longer for them to finish. You can also get creative and hide small handfuls around the house (or whatever space you're using) and have your dog search that way. This method is my dogs favorite! He loves it when I hide his food for him. 3. Training sessions with kibbles instead of treats. This is a great method for puppies who need basic training, but you can do it with any dog. You simply practice commands or learn new ones with your dog and use the kibbles as treats for the whole meal. This is another method my dog absolutely loves, I've been doing it with him since he was a puppy. It's fun and stimulating for them and it slows their eating significantly since you are controlling how much they get at once. The last two methods also are great for bonding ♡ I hope this helps!
I was crocheting when #jennaphipps said 6:19 👉🏻 "I THINK I NEED MY VIBRATOR" "YEAH‼️‼️‼️ IT'S TIME"...👈🏻 I've never L👁👁KED at my screen, so 🫣 QUICK 🫣 I almost dropped my #crochethook... 🤣 ❣️ 🤣 ❣️ 🤣
my doggo also eats like she's dying of hunger, what seems to help her is I let her eat alone in her crate or in a "safe" space when she was really bad and choking on food, I'd give her food by hand. (she respects that "If I hold her food, it's mine until I let her eat it") doubt that every dog is the same, have you tried adding popped rice? that's also something that helped my dog slow down, the puff/popped rice gets stuck on her nose/slowfeeder/surrounding while a fun lil snack. a sniff mat/snuffle mat also can work! they let the dog actively search for food & treats. so it's fun & not as easy!
You should be so proud of yourselves! Yes it has taken you longer than a contractor would but what an achievement! Merry Christmas to you both and a happy dry new year xx
Yes concrete will cure under water, but the strength will be affected. As a civil engineer I would not want the strength of a footing / pier to loose strength. Especially given the haphazzrd way they already mixed the batches of concrete. Last words you ever want to hear mixing concrete.. "Ah - it looks too watery".
I had a dog that was like that, we fixed it by putting a rounded stone into the middle of the dog feed bowl. That way he will have to eat slower around the edges. This really does work 👍.
every week i watch your videos on my drive home from work and i gotta say im so proud and happy for you guys on this house! i've been following your journey since i found yall on week 3 on instagram and your guys' relationship is so sweet and tender throughout this whole process. much love 💕 can't wait for what's to come!
Concrete doesn't dry, it cures. Rain won't be any more than an inconvenience. I learned this in my teens helping a relative pour concrete into a flowing river to reinforce a bank.
0:31 I live in a small US town with a population of 2,000 people and I pull on anything that I use my credit or debit card with before I pay to make sure there isn't a skimmer on it.
Goodness at the rain y'all have endured. Hope the sunshine comes out when you need it to get everything dried up soon. Everything looks so good. I believe the trip to NY was a very worthy respite for you both. The grind has been real, you needed to get away and recharge. In a few days we will bring in 2025. I am amazed every time I look back at all you have done leading up to this point.
Hand feed jack I used to but my dog has slowed down now, he has a dish with compartments all the time. My daughters dog takes a biscuit at a time from his bowl in the kitchen, then walks to the lounge to eat it
I am completely hooked on your channel! I have to check how much video is left when watching..I get so disappointed when it's nearly over! Keep up your amazing efforts! You and Nick rock! ❤
when you put the cladding on the porch, you could use trim pieces to mimic the rafter pattern, would look really good and would probably be in keeping with the style of the house.
You guys are doing incredible, the good the bad and the ugly goes with everything in life. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Can’t wait for next video 😀😀👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I applaud you 2 for your discipline to do everything right - that's awesome you will a fantastic place when you are done - would love to volunteer but I lietrally live on the other side of Canada in Nova Scotia - and I have to finish my attic reno before my wife kills me :) Keep it up !!
I gotta say, this has been a wild ride as a viewer. I came here for the flower dress and stuck around to see it finished. Then when you started on your home I immediately became addicted and started living vicariously through y’all 😂 I’m totally hooked on these videos. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Omg me too! I came here for the crochet and stayed for the house build.
Ditto - my watching started with seeing the flower dress come about!
Same here 😂
Haha! Same!
Well look at it like this. If you don't have a home right now when you do get one never say you can't do it. Learn how to do this stuff. It's actually fun. In the last year I've replaced my soffits and facia installed gutters repaired a slider window built two bedrooms and one bathroom. Next year is redo the family room including the drywall and flooring the seconnd bathroom and kitchen. All full guy and rebuild. It's fun and rewarding. And when you do it yourself you save like 70% vs having a pro do it. Have faith in yourself. You can do more than you know.
You guys should take some artistic photos of your construction, like the awesome rafters and then create a cool Black and White photo gallery wall in the office area of your new home.
My goodness this is such a brilliant idea it should be pinned !!!
What a great idea!!
Do it Jenna!!!
I think she mentioned a coffee table photo/story book before. Does anyone else remember that or did I see it elsewhere possibly? Having an art gallery is a great suggestion!
@@SharkyJ40I remember her saying that too. Hope they’re following through on that idea. What a nice keepsake for all their followers. I’d happily put down money for a picture book of this build.
Aww “You know what the best thing is? You look so pretty right now in that light.” 🥺
Nick is a definite keeper. ❤
Awwwww 😍
That was a beautiful moment in this house redo !! He is a keeper for sure !!
That was really sweet what he said to her.
The moment you said “This is the ugliest it’ll ever be. Just gets better from here.” And then that shot of you admiring both of your hard work. CENEMETIC SHOT!!!!🎉😍
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔-𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏.
It’s like it’s a solstice house! 🎉
the shot when you finish the roof with the sun in the back WOW, you guys are really making the memories of a lifetime, thank you for sharing with us
I love your new audiovisual effect when it’s a fun fact from Nikki. We really needed that.
I know there are a lot of long married couples who wouldn't be able to work together that closely without the occasional melt down. Hats off to the two of them for keeping it together so well.
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔-𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏...
I guarantee they don't keep those bits in the video, but they still happen. People still get overwhelmed with a project this big. Especially after having to cut those joists twice
@@amxranthine I guarantee that a lot of couples wouldn't even be able to fake enough good natured clips to fill a 10 min video.
When Nick said “you look so pretty” it made my heart melt. You two are a great couple.
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉
That fun fact is fun, Concrete gets hot because the process of it curing, where water reacts with cement, is an exothermic reaction, meaning it releases heat as the chemical reaction occurs; this heat is often referred to as the "heat of hydration". It can get hot enough to give 3rd degree burns.
And it doesn't "dry" - it cures. The water's all (OK mostly) still in there.
Wow!😮
@@spamlessaccount my father taught me to water it the day after so it would cure better and crack less... and we would also use sand in the mix.
@@spamlessaccount No. The water does not stay in concrete. It mostlty evaporates as it cures. The concrete will basically reach an equlibrium with the moisture content of the surrounding environment.
@@miragaiamaia8966 Concrete almost always has sand in the mix. Basic formula for concrete is cement, aggregate, sand, and water. A common ratio of 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts aggregate is a good starting point for most projects. The size and variation of the aggregate will usually determine the concrete strength... as well as water content. A drier mix produces stronger concrete, but is harder to work with... such as when pumping, whereas too much water will weaken the mix. In cases where the strength is needed as well as workability, add mixtures may be added to make the concrete more fluid without adding more water.
And yes... the paradox with concrete is once it's started to cure and water is evaportating, continued exposure to water is neccessary to continue the "hydration" of the cement particles. Especially in something like thin driveways and sidewalks where the water evaporates more quickly.
The editing in your videos is superb. The music, the footage, the cuts… it all comes together to show such a wonderful and heartwarming slice of your lives in an enjoyable and positive way. It always makes my day when I watch it.
P.S.: I do get a bit anxious when you guys go on roof edges without any safety harnesses or precautions. Please take care-you two are awesome!
I felt the same 😂
Add a liquid like broth or water to Jack’s food! It helps slow them down because they have to drink the water to get to the food and it helps it get “soggy” so he won’t choke!!
I second this! Also elevating the bowl so his neck doesn’t have to stretch so far down helps too
This is a great suggestion. It’s what I do for my dog. I also have two cats who also just scarf down their food so quickly that they throw up. I bought this weird looking slow feeder that has dimples in it. It’s solved the problem.
Put his food in a Kong
I had to do this for my Labs because they were constantly getting food stuck in their throats from trying to inhale their food. It worked like a charm!
Slow feeder bowls work too...
I gotta say when you stood across the road admiring your handiwork , epic moment
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏..
'It's raining cats and dogs out here, Bud. We should just quit and go to Timmies, eh?' = quality Canadian content, right there.
came here to comment that the "just quit and go to timmies eh?" made me laugh so loud in my office, its gotta be the most canadian thing ive heard her say yet, plus bah-gels 😆
My 3yr old has asked me every three minutes today if the building video was ready 😝 almost as much joy as Christmas morning yesterday!
Awh that's so cute !
I admire that you are sticking too the job even when the weather is miserable!
Jenna is an editing GODDESS.
Go Jenna! Go Nicky!
Haha that’s exactly what I heard in my head at the end of the video 😅
Honestly couples who build houses in the rain together stay together. Its a fact! ❤ parasocially in love with you guys!!
Lol I was thinking the same thing as Nick at the end part when you finished the roof, I was like wow what a beautiful view and then he said the best part is how pretty Jenna looks in the light and I was like AW HECK SO CUTE. Y'all are my favorite youtubers right now, your can-do spirits really motivate me in my day to day, rooting for you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
yuppers - was thinking the same thing - great ending - you both must be so glad to be done with that part of the build! Weather is rough and you both push the project rain or shine - amazing
I have absolutely no plans to ever renovate or build a house but I'm heavily invested in the journey and outcome of theirs.
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉
I can’t believe how much you went through in one week! Credit card, car, dog. That’s a lot. I’m glad you’re all ok. ❤
There's a saying about bad things coming in threes... So hopefully the bad luck is over, everyone is now safe, and they can move on with the build now 😅
@@livfield9031, yeah I just posted that too that things happen in threes. So she should be set for a while, let’s hope.
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏...
If you need to make your own concrete again, you can use scrap plywood as a makeshift trough to direct it where you want it to go, like what Jenna was doing with her shovel, but bigger and no one has to just stand there holding it. We usually nail a couple pieces of scrap 2x in a rough v shape (without the point, obviously) to help direct things a little more. And then just sort of prop the high end of the plywood against the mixer’s supports so the wood is at an angle down towards the target. Same concept as what you rigged up on the roof to direct materials to the bin.
I was about to ask what happened to the slide they used during roof removal. I think it went in the bin, though. It had a name.
RIP Sammy the Slide and Sammy 2.0
We usually pour it into a wheel barrow and shovel it in the hole, more manual labour but higher accuracy
I don't actually know you two personally, but I am so incredibly proud of you both. 👏👍🛠️👷♀️👷♂️💕💕
"It's pouring rain, let's quit and go to Timmy's Eh!!", has got to be the most Canadian thing I have heard you guys say.. Great job.
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉.
Concrete doesn’t 'dry', per se, it chemically hardens. Pouring concrete in wet/humid conditions is not often a barrier, in fact depending on the mix, you may need to wet the concrete as it hardens. 'Curing' continues for a long time, as the chemical reaction continues. The heat is evidence of the chemical work underway. Next time, make sure you're cognizant of the wind direction when inhaling the dry mix. You don't need the moisture in your airways reacting internally. :-)
This!!! and the dust is nasty in your sweaty cleavage in the summertime...ask me how i know ;) (it was lime mortar and i got superficial burns)
came here to say this, but now i can say that its not a laser that measures temperature. the laser part of those IR thermometers is just for aiming.
science! love this
@@sherilynl4038 very alkaline/basic/caustic. Ouch.
I came to say that it actually needs to be cured with water, because this is structural concrete and the water is important for the material strength chosen to be met
Some of my fosters have been really fast eaters as well. When the slow feed bowl doesn't work I actually get a treat ball and put all of their kibble in it so they have to roll it around. They'll only be able to get one or two kibbles at a time.
Definitely should have watched that TH-cam video on the concrete mixer 😁
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Oh man, your wonderful Nick, is a total keeper! Any boy who tells you, ‘you look pretty in that light,’ in front of thousands of viewers, is very special indeed. Wow! Best part of today’s episode! Happy New Year, you two!
I’m sure someone has already said this but hydrate his kibble with water or pet safe bone broth. Way less likely to choke, slower to eat, and more hydration with a diet of dry kibble is better for pups in general too.
Have to say we’ve spent about six months praying you do not fall through the roof and now we are praying you don’t fall off the roof. Congratulations what a monumental accomplishment
I came for crochet and stayed lol. I’m watching from the Uk and So invested in your house 😂😂. I’m amazed at how well you are doing and much I’m enjoying it
It seems the biggest problem with the DIY Cement Mixer is it doesn't have a metal trough extention that professional Mixer Trucks have to diect the flow of the concrete. Glad to hear you had a nice trip to NYC, bummer about the credit card!
Awwww...that was super sweet Nick. And that giggle Jenna😍
I'm so happy you will have these memories with each other on video. Not only for the posterity but when your kids ask you->"Who built our house??? -> you will have the proof to say you 2 did!! Cause...The kids ain't gonna believe it!!🤗
You two are pure joy, power, and love!❤ thank you for sharing, and for lifting all of us up with all of the light and life that you put into your home.😊
I just have to say, that your videos are such a comfort to watch!!! It reminds me the times when I was little and we built a lot of stuff with my dad, and he is also such a vessel of knowledge same as Nick telling his fun facts, love it! You are healing something in me, thank you so much for your videos and I wish you the best home to have!
You're basically building a house - what did you not have to replace? A massive effort. Good on you both - it takes a lot of skill and work to do what you're doing.
They didn't replace the rock the house is sitting on 😂
You could try soaking his food with water which will soften it so it’s less likely to make him coke and then you could go a step further and squish it into more of a paste and put it onto a lick mat instead of a bowl
👏 round of applause for Jenna and Nick!!!
It's not enough to build your home from scratch, but to have your credit card stolen, be hit by a car, and have your doggie choke on his food-my gosh!! You two are an amazing dynamic duo!! Aww, Nicky said to Jen, "You look so beautiful in the sunlight." 🥰
Concrete doesn’t dry, it cures. Water activates the chemical curing process. The amount of water in the mix is important for strength, but rain won’t stop it from curing.
Concrete does both. It's losing water to evaporation - i.e. drying after curing, and the chemical reaction of water hydrating the cement particles is curing.
Rain won't stop it from curing, but it can certainly affect the strength and damage the surface.
Guys so beautiful that the sky was celebrating you two finishing the roof with a gorgeous sunset ❤
That roof looks so cool, especially now that Nick explained how it supports weight. He is a very good teacher. I totally understand how that works now. You guys rock!
Always enjoy watching Jenna and Nick rebuilding a house with a view
Kong makes a slow feeder ball called the Kong wobbler. Dogs nose it around on the floor and kibbles fall out of a hole 1-3 at a time. It works really well for our fast eater
This toy was a godsend for us!! We used it to distract our dog with separation anxiety. We put treats in it before we left. She played with it while we left. When she was done we were already gone. She wasn’t sitting in the anxiety. We used it to feed her as well so she didn’t associate it with us leaving.
They also make inserts for dog bowls that look like a maze, the food fits into the “tunnels” and the dog has to get the kibble out of the maze. It works really well.
We used something similar, a treat ball. Downside is you end up with kibble caltrops all over the house if they miss some.
Poor Jack! We put our dog's food and some water in a tupperware and freeze it, then when it's food time we give her a "food puck." This slows her down considerably, could be worth a shot
About JACK…we have a Boston Terrier that does not chew his food properly so kibble would sometimes just sit in his tummy and swell, and eventually throw it up or choke. We switched to homemade food (rice, lean protein ground, mushed cooked veg/fruit) which he loves; doesn’t need to chew it as much, problem solved. We do add a bit of kibble so he has a bit of crunch occasionally.
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉
You two work harder than most contractors. They would most likely not work in the rain. Seems like the videos just get started and then they're over. That's how entertaining they are. I always look forward to the next weeks video!! :)
Concrete keeps curing for a long time. You two are so hard working and funny, sorry about your credit card. Glad you had a vacation.
Every time you post, it’s amazing. Keep it up!
Internet scammer alert! Please don't click the like, just because you "like" her cleavage.
I love your porch overhang. It was such hard work but worth the effort.
I was wondering if you wanted to select certain shots, like the underside of the porch overhang, turn it into a black and white photo and frame to place on a wall of your completed home. Along with a few others.
Happy New Year! I will be watching, and enjoying, your progress.
This is SUCH a great idea!
You both are the funniest; kind ; and so good at explaining things!!!! My parents built a house with how to books from the 70's my brothers and my sister were the workers We learned something 😳but didn't have fun like you and Nicky do/ I can't wait to see your home completely finished ✅ And hope you find more topics to pass on to us viewers....👍💗
HOW DARE TH-cam HIDE THIS FROM ME FOR 2 WHOLE MINUTES
Wow this home is COMING TOGETHER 😍😍
My husband works commercial construction, so we do our own home improvements, whenever he uses cement he just puts it in a wheel barrow and uses a hoe to mix it with a hose, and then takes a round shovel to shovel it wherever he wants to put it ☺️
just what i was about to say 🙌👏
That's how I would do it, too, for a small project like that. 🙂 But it was actually quiet funny to watch. 🤓
"Cement" is only part of "concrete". It's glue that holds the aggregate and sand together. Calling concrete cement, is like calling cake batter eggs.
That's how my dad does it!
@@douglascaskey7302 my husband would call it concrete, I’m just the wife lol
This is one of my favorite episodes. So much done, so much accomplished and I can finally see the vision of the entry to the house. Gorgeous and great work together. Well done!
Wow, congrats on the roof, it will all be worth the effort for that sleek design! I must just say Jenna, It's pretty special when a exhausted man actually stops and still notices how beautiful your are in that light! He's a keeper, and besides you make a very compatible and exceptionally humorous team that are fun to watch in .every single episode, no matter what your accomplishing!💕
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏
My daughters pug has the same prob. They have to feed her in a highchair so that she is upright for the food to go down. They also have puzzle bowls that help them to eat slower.
So happy for you guys, and proud of you! Literally crying at the end when Nick told you how Beautiful you were!
17:30 the most Canadian I’ve ever heard you be 😂😂 Timmy’s!!!! 🎉🎉
tImMaY!
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Great job Jenna and Nicky! 🧰🔨🪚🔩🪜
I ran it back several times to listen to the multi-tool play harmony to the music, ha ha ha. Well done again this week! Congratulations on your roof!!
When I first started watching i had no idea what I'm getting into, but omg I enjoy this so much!!! Especially during finals or big test, your videos relive so much stress. Keep it up!!!❤
missed you guys last week, hope you had a nice time off and a great christmas!!
Loved this episode. It felt like a real accomplishment. 🎉
26:40 jenna has the exact face as the disaster girl meme
She does! It’s perfect
What an accomplishment. You guys are awesome. Not even very many professional contractors could have done any better. Wonderful. .
You guys remind me of Nick and Nora from the Thin Man Series. Your sense of humor matches each other and you are such good workers together. Jenna now probably has better muscles and core strength than ever before. She can do EVERYTHING. And i love, love, love NICK’S FUN FACT!!!! Thank you for bringing it back.
Great fun fact about the upside down hangers. Finishing a huge project always makes me emotional I always cry because I’m so happy. You guys have done a great job. Thank you so much for bringing us along. This has been so much fun to watch. Wednesdays are my favorite TH-cam day.
Jenna Everytime you posted a new video it's put a huge smile on my face😀😀😀 May God Bless You Always Always sending you lots of love to you
A few methods to get your dog to eat extra slowly...
1. A Kong ball or something of the like. Basically a hallow ball with a hole in it that's only big enough for a couple kibbles to come through at once. The dog has to work for their meal and it takes much longer. There are also puzzle bowls that work similarly.
2. Throw a few kibbles on the floor and have your dog 'search' for the food. You can put more down when they find the first batch. Or, just throw it all down spread over a large space. This still takes longer for them to finish. You can also get creative and hide small handfuls around the house (or whatever space you're using) and have your dog search that way. This method is my dogs favorite! He loves it when I hide his food for him.
3. Training sessions with kibbles instead of treats. This is a great method for puppies who need basic training, but you can do it with any dog. You simply practice commands or learn new ones with your dog and use the kibbles as treats for the whole meal. This is another method my dog absolutely loves, I've been doing it with him since he was a puppy. It's fun and stimulating for them and it slows their eating significantly since you are controlling how much they get at once.
The last two methods also are great for bonding ♡ I hope this helps!
I was crocheting when #jennaphipps said 6:19 👉🏻 "I THINK I NEED MY VIBRATOR" "YEAH‼️‼️‼️ IT'S TIME"...👈🏻 I've never L👁👁KED at my screen, so 🫣 QUICK 🫣 I almost dropped my #crochethook... 🤣 ❣️ 🤣 ❣️ 🤣
For sure "I think it's time for my vibrator.... Fixes things" lol love it😂
The dramatic pause after was perfect.
@@spamlessaccount an🏆 OSCAR 🏆winning moment for sure...🤣 ⭐️🤣 ⭐️
This comment cracked me up thank you
Typically on DIY videos I have seen people dump from the mixer into a wheelbarrow and then use that and/or buckets to get it to where it needs to go.
my doggo also eats like she's dying of hunger, what seems to help her is I let her eat alone in her crate or in a "safe" space
when she was really bad and choking on food, I'd give her food by hand. (she respects that "If I hold her food, it's mine until I let her eat it") doubt that every dog is the same, have you tried adding popped rice? that's also something that helped my dog slow down, the puff/popped rice gets stuck on her nose/slowfeeder/surrounding while a fun lil snack. a sniff mat/snuffle mat also can work! they let the dog actively search for food & treats. so it's fun & not as easy!
You should be so proud of yourselves! Yes it has taken you longer than a contractor would but what an achievement! Merry Christmas to you both and a happy dry new year xx
Concrete will cure underwater - it’s a chemical reaction, you don’t need to cover it except when you’re concerned about the surface finish.
Yes concrete will cure under water, but the strength will be affected. As a civil engineer I would not want the strength of a footing / pier to loose strength. Especially given the haphazzrd way they already mixed the batches of concrete. Last words you ever want to hear mixing concrete.. "Ah - it looks too watery".
You two are the cutest! So happy I get to have a cup of tea and enjoy this video to start my day. Hope your week improves. ❤️
Your resilience is a wonder to behold!!! I hope it's smooth sailing from here!
I had a dog that was like that, we fixed it by putting a rounded stone into the middle of the dog feed bowl. That way he will have to eat slower around the edges. This really does work 👍.
Sounds like a good way to get a stone in a dogs stomach
every week i watch your videos on my drive home from work and i gotta say im so proud and happy for you guys on this house! i've been following your journey since i found yall on week 3 on instagram and your guys' relationship is so sweet and tender throughout this whole process. much love 💕 can't wait for what's to come!
Concrete doesn't dry, it cures. Rain won't be any more than an inconvenience. I learned this in my teens helping a relative pour concrete into a flowing river to reinforce a bank.
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏..
Holy Moly!!! WELL DONE !!! The roof is a triumph !!!
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏..
0:31 I live in a small US town with a population of 2,000 people and I pull on anything that I use my credit or debit card with before I pay to make sure there isn't a skimmer on it.
Goodness at the rain y'all have endured. Hope the sunshine comes out when you need it to get everything dried up soon. Everything looks so good. I believe the trip to NY was a very worthy respite for you both. The grind has been real, you needed to get away and recharge. In a few days we will bring in 2025. I am amazed every time I look back at all you have done leading up to this point.
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉..
I enjoy watching you two work together on your home together ❤
Hand feed jack I used to but my dog has slowed down now, he has a dish with compartments all the time. My daughters dog takes a biscuit at a time from his bowl in the kitchen, then walks to the lounge to eat it
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉
I am completely hooked on your channel! I have to check how much video is left when watching..I get so disappointed when it's nearly over! Keep up your amazing efforts! You and Nick rock! ❤
Sometime, it would be fun to have a tour through the house pointing out any original elements that are left.
when you put the cladding on the porch, you could use trim pieces to mimic the rafter pattern, would look really good and would probably be in keeping with the style of the house.
Yeah that sunshine at the end of the video 🥰
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏...
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏...
You guys are doing incredible, the good the bad and the ugly goes with everything in life. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Can’t wait for next video 😀😀👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I applaud you 2 for your discipline to do everything right - that's awesome you will a fantastic place when you are done - would love to volunteer but I lietrally live on the other side of Canada in Nova Scotia - and I have to finish my attic reno before my wife kills me :)
Keep it up !!
You guys are so AMAZING! That roof is awesome!❤🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
That's stunning you guys are getting so freaking good
I'm so proud of you guys. I've been busy and haven't been able to watch, so finally getting to catch up today and see it's done makes me so happy.😊
take good photos of the work you just finished and display them inside your foyer once you finish the home
I am elated by this finish. Such congratulations! I think I’m tearing up.
For fast eaters, puzzle bowls help a lot.
They have to slow down to lick the food from around the corners of the maze of the bowl.
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖-𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏...
It's so nice to see the roof basics complete! Congratulations 👏
You two are troopers! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️💫👍👍
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉..
I am SO happy for you both for getting this done! What a big job! Your home is becoming a real beauty!❤
Wish you merry Christmas, I got something special for you Above. 🎉