Exercise room DIY makeover
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Thank you to Sakuraco for sponsoring our video! My DIY projects never turn out as cheap as I had hoped. 🙃 Our house is slowly coming together, room by room! This project was our joint exercise room, sun room, Jun's wardrobe, and cat's fav spot. The setback with the cat tower actually turned out well since we like its new location even better! I'm very excited to make a custom cat tower for this room at some point, but our cats desperately need a custom litter box next so that'll likely be my next project!
0:00 - 1:17 Room before
1:17 - 2:03 New wardrobe
2:03 - 2:42 Cats being very helpful
2:42 - 3:22 Mirror wall begins
3:22 - 4:22 Cat mirror art
4:22 - 5:14 Actually working
5:14 - 5:59 Cats helping again
5:59 - 7:32 Supposedly making progress
7:32 - 9:33 RANTING
9:33 - 10:29 Relaxing snack break
10:29 - 11:18 SCREAMING
11:18 - 11:41 Snacks
11:41 - 12:02 This time it's Nagi
12:02 - 13:07 Snacks
13:07 - 13:25 Maybe you should watch Jun's Kitchen instead
13:25 - 14:37 Getting it up on the wall!
14:37 - 15:16 Applying the mirrors!!
15:16 - 15:52 Welcome to the carnival
15:52 - 17:25 Relocating the cat tree
17:25 - 17:48 After!
17:48 - 18:13 Pichi appears!
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How many times did Poki yell in this video
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Somehow with every project I end up wanting to give up about halfway through, but I'm always glad I stuck them through! I'ma say that's about 95% thanks to you guys, because if I wasn't making videos about them I probably wouldn't have the motivation to finish, haha. Unexpected youtube benefits?? It feels sooooo nice to have our exercise room all cleaned out and set up nicely, and we've found that we really like the new spot for the cat tower these past few days!
Would love suggestions for a custom cat tower design to put in our exercise room window, or tips on how to prevent thin mirrors from turning into carnival funhouse mirrors 😭
Literally clicked on this video not only because I enjoy your content, but I have been promised a screaming Poki.
A lot! Probably
too many to keep count but enough to start being able to tune him out 😂
It's annoying cat week. There're just some days where all the cat boys go crazy and are extra annoying and energetic. I already fixed my carpet 8 times today, makes too much fun to kick it under the couch when running up the stairs in hyper speed mode
Poki yelled atleast 23-25 times 😌😂😂 I tried counting it and got side tracked a bit when Rachel showed her video of the moment's before the disaster started 😂
Jun: Spends literal months meticulously creating an ecologically diverse fish terrarium
Also Jun: *Can't be bothered to fold his jeans*
How do you think he has time to do things like building a fish terrarium? The time's gotta come out of somewhere...
I'm in this picture.
I’ve been called out
Me
It was one or the other. He made the right choice.
Noise canceling headphones cannot cancel Poki. God-tier as always.
Its not poki-canceling headphones 🤣
@@conankudolover1 Hahahahahahaha!,Very funny!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Poki would be the best for folks wanting to test how good their noise cancelling headphones are 😂😂😂
Fun fact: In german “tier" actually means "animal"😂
Poki supremacy 🐈⬛
I love how Jun just wears ONE color in different shades
He knows what he likes
Man is man no matter where he's from lol (I live in light grey)
My boyfriend decided he liked his t-shirt so bought 13 identical copies 🤦♀️😆
@@patheticmortal373 are you dating Tom Scott? 😝
What's wrong with that? I live in mostly blue and tan
I love that the meticulous, detailed, cooking Jun is also the refuse to fold my clothes and just throw them in a drawer Jun
You gotta pick your battles haha
Theres a video where they clean Jun's kitchen for hours. His organized aura is just a front XD
@@samandom8772 That video validated me in so many ways. Organized and meticulous while doing a task =/= organized cleanup after 😂
@@samandom8772I relate to Jun too much
My mom does TONS of home DIY stuff, so I made her watch just the RANTING section with no context. She just stood there the whole time aggressively nodding and commiserating with you, so at least you're not alone 😂😭
First, Poki shrieking in the background just makes it an authentic Rachel and Jun video and we love him. 🙂 Second, I have to remind myself of something I read - Better is the enemy of good. That’s not always true but it often is.
Yes, better is the enemy of good. My late French dressage trainer said that all the time in lessons.👍
why is better the enemy of good? I don't get it
@@freetousebyjtc because if you're aiming for better, you will never know when it is good. Constantly trying to find something better will make you feel like everything you have is worse. Falling for better and your life will never be good again.
Poki living his best life
@free; Sometimes in aiming for 'better' you ruin the good results you have already attained. Ask less, get more...at least this is true with training horses.😉
Rachel slowly losing her mind at the 9 minute mark 😂😂 I feel for you. People make things look so easy sometimes.
I definitely radiate that vibe a lot of the time.
That was such a peak home diy project moment I was laughing!
No one in my family growing up did any DIY, so seeing stuff like this is so reassuring to me. Similarly, a friend told me how her dad never builds anything without multiple trips to the hardware store, and it made me so relieved, I felt like I was just being disorganized haha.
LMAO just about cried laughing at Rachel being like "I tried filming last nigh..." *war flashbacks to her mental breakdown* and the cry XDD 7:48 was so funny
PTS-DIY...🤔😂😂
I felt that noise in my soul 🤣
😂 I felt that!
It was only about two seconds but I felt like I had seen the whole night.
10:56 Yes! The yelling from the kids becomes background/white noise much like Poki's meows. If they're too quiet, then you worry! hahaha
As a former kindergarten teacher as well as a mom to two grown children, I fully agree.
As a small dog owner, I agree!
Aww Pichi!!! She has made such amazing progress. She must be so happy with you guys to already be so trusting and affectionate. Hard to believe that she's laying in your lap now after following her story from the beginning!
Yeah that cat really hit the lottery, and i bet Poki helped her out a lot with the trust issues towards humans. "THEY GOT FOOD! I think you need to scream at them to get it!"
@@mrdaym hahaha Poki definitely was her bridge!!
I have a similar grid of mirrors and after a while you won't notice the irregularities and instead your eyes will just get used to how open the room feels. So don't feel bummed out about it at all. It came out really well. If it really aggravates you, you can break up the effect by hanging some high end artificial vines or other irregular shapes nearby so your brain isn't confused by the right angles of the grid itself. But I would just leave it. Well done!
I am LIVING for the fact that this has turned into a DIY channel with cats and Japan sprinkled in. Your audience has definitely grown up along side you guys too 🥰 Also the Pichi in your lap progress is so adorable!!!
They are top tier peoples I would love to visit if I'm ever blessed with the opportunity to travel to Japan.
OMG seeing Pichi finally warm up to you guys and sit in your lap is just the best moment ever. 🥺
I've had experience with feral/stray cats who were very, VERY untrusting in the beginning, but with enough time and patience, they became comfortable with me around. Some even let me pet them now. Pichi is such a sweetheart, and Poki is as loud as ever. 😂 (I was watching the video in the living room, and my husband called out from the bedroom after he heard the "meows", he was like - "Is that Poki?" Hahahah.
“Gotta design things for how they’re actually used” is something I’ve been slowly implementing in my home and it makes such a huge difference if keeping things organized ☺️ I love watching you work!
Watch Cas from Clutterbug to find out your organisation style and how to work WITH your brain and habits. I'm gonna says Jun is a ladybug (throw things into a drawer and hide it) and Rachel is more of either a cricket or bee (takes time to fold things away) not sure if she prefers hidden away (cricket) or visible (Bee)
@@kutanra Thanks for the rec! I’ll check her out
@@kutanra Going through the comments and then just saw this. Definitely gonna give her a watch and have a look!
@@kutanra Clutterbug has really helped me realize why I have such trouble keeping my house clean, as a ladybug I tried way too hard to make everything look nice instead of just functional for me. About to buy more drawers and cabinets instead of shelves! My mom is more of a bee or cricket, maybe that's why it seemed so hard for me since I had her as an example 🤷
i dont hang up any of my clothes except for dresses bc i just wont hang them up and then they end up on my floor, so folding them in drawers is easier
As someone in their early 20s and about to graduate from college, I’m in LOVE with these videos and showing how really anyone can improve their home with time and effort. Love y’all so much!
As another someone in their early 20's who graduated from college, I agree, it's therapeutic to see such a cozy channel making these projects that are just so satisfying to watch. It makes me feel hopeful for a cozy life with cats and people who love me hahahahaha
Just how many people in their early 20s who are about to/ just graduated from college, who watch Rachel and Jun for the comfort factor, are there? 😂- an early 20s student who's about to graduate college and watches Rachel and Jun for the comfort factor.
@@its_oKae another one here!
@@Brianna58321 Me too, reporting for duty!😂
@@Manj_J I'm too old for this chain, but still living that apartment life, and I find it so comforting too. It's awesome in their house now, but I also really appreciated seeing how they made do in apartments with hand tools and interrupting cats, since that's the situation I'm in.
Before this house everyone watching: "We are jealous of Rachel for having Jun"
After this house everyone watching: "We are jealous of Jun for having Rachel"
And then there's me, jealous of Jun AND Rachel for having their adorable cats😂
I'm still mostly jealous of Rachel - they are super well paired, but I hate cooking so much. Someone who feeds me while I fix stuff for them is the dream. 😄I can't promise I'm as good as Rachel, but I'll improve!
Jun's energy being lawful good and Rachel's being chaotic good is very evident with their DIY projects
And then they have Poki who is simply The Chaos.
7:48 - *Insert David Attenborough narration*
"And right here, this particular specimen of Rachel is giving us the most lovely call."
Poki's continuous and passionate meowing made me giggle so much.
It's as if Poki is yelling "This is my channel now!"
@@anthonynelson6671now? It's been his since the gifu highway rescue! And we wouldn't have it any other way
Pichis progress is amazing
Shes become so calm that's great to see
i love how poki is pichi's emotional support animal
If those were acrylic mirrors most of the time they are warped before you even get them, not much you can do about it.
It's great to see Pichi being a lap cat now, totally different from the skittish stray you had to trap only a few years ago.
yes! I was going to say the problem is most likely cheap mirrors.
Pichi's temperament change since all the ouchies were removed is absolutely stunning. I'm so happy for her and you both!
Rachel is just the DIY queen. I love her project videos because she doesn’t sugar coat how hard it can be. Good job Rachel! 🙌 That mirror is awesome looking! Also Poki’s meow cracks me up, he’s so cute. 😆
Rachel has a good camera presence. A lot more refreshing to watch this channel vs some other over stimulating youtubers. Rachel and Jun really make a good combo.
as a fellow DIYer I felt that 9:00 meltdown in my soul. I built a floating bed and measured everything multiple times, but neglected to remember that a 2x4 isn't 2x4... it's 1.5x3.5 after it's dried and treated. So ALL of my measurements were off by 1 inch in total! I had the boards cut at the lumber yard to fit in my truck!
Jin’s inability to consistently fold clothes is entirely too relatable to me.
Masterchef in the Kitchen, mess in the bedroom!
I'm so sorry about the sanding disaster! 😭 I'm glad Poki and Jun were there to cheer you up!
Rachel’s over here airing out Jun’s dirty laundry like a savage 😂
😂😂😂
Technically his clean laundry 😋
i adore how much work rachel put into the mirror, i definitely would have given up after the sanding
poki screaming at every situation is just me internally at all times. poki is a perfect representation of my last brain cells 😅🤣
I ADORE how much enrichment there is in your house for the kitties! ❤️ All of the towers, poles, platforms, catwalks, scratchers, the wheel, even the fish tank in a place they can observe... It's so wonderful to see them living such a rich life!
Rachel having an existential crisis every time they tackle a new proyect is me everytime
At least on camera it looks really well ngl!! Congrats on the hard work!!
Thank you Rachel for pointing out how important it is to “design things for how they are going to be used.” That is a concept I feel like the culture in the US has yet to realize. Instead so many of us beat ourselves up bc we are trying to do things the way we are “supposed” to and may not succeed.
It's so lovely to see how far Pichi has come since she was adopted.
It’s so sweet to see Pichi sitting in Rachel’s lap🥰
To answer your question about kids, Rachel, as a parent, you learn to filter out the normal kid noises, yes. and most of the really scary moments with kids is when you realize it's gone quiet. That or the sudden, horrifying screech of abject terror/anger/pain.
Don't forget when you realize that thump or splash needs immediate attention. Because your little angel has dropped your phone on the floor or in the toilet.
Thanks for sharing Rachel! I enjoy watching your projects, in this one you looked like you needed a hug mid way through when things didn't go exactly as planned. Its nice to see it step by step, and have the reality that sometimes things don't exactly line up and that's okay. What you did looks good and I think the cat tower fits really well in its new placement. The kitties seem to like it, and I imagine they will enjoy it when you make them a cat tree for the exercise room.
i relate to rachel because i am also a frantic project doer who is a little overambitious and a perfectionist, and my wife is the calm and reasonable one who keeps me grounded so i don't lose my mind, haha
Pichi cuddles at the end were so cute!!!
I've seen furniture restoration channels use mineral spirits (an organic solvent) or even a cloth dampened with water to check how wood can look before staining and sealing them. You wipe a little bit on the wood and it will simulate how it looks after staining and lets you check if you've sanded everything correctly or if marks are still there. Just make sure you let it completely evaporate first before sealing.
I figured out the water trick during my second round of sanding! It was amazingly helpful
I love how much effort you put into keeping your cats happy! Also appreciate the lack of shaming Jun for not folding clothes, and instead focusing on finding something that realistically works out. And very relatable experience trying to accomplish a 30s DIY video tip without clear instructions 😂
Rachel I can only imagine what you would do with an engineering background. You are definitely worthy of your tool belt 🛠🪚🧰
people say all the time that i must go crazy from the noise at work (i work at a bird store and own 50 birds). i genuinely just tell them, i don't hear it anymore 😂 i DO notice if they all go silent though. that feels eerie.
EDIT: also, the mirrors look great !!! i could see how the warping would be disappointing, but for brightening the room, it looks so nice !
The fact that Pichi will lay on you now 🥹 so sweet!!! I love the DIY reno
i love how much mirrors open up a space! the process seemed rough but you did an amazing job rachel!
Pichi gets cold so she comes to you for snuggles!! That’s adorable!!! She’s come so far since you guys found and brought her home! ❤️
This just proves that having cats makes you productive
(Yeah, I just badly needed a furr baby 😔)
Poki is so loud 😂😂😂 I love him
For someone as meticulous as Jun with his attention to detail in cooking and handiwork, it’s very surprising that he doesn’t fold his clothes!
He has a limited amount of attention so he has to prioritize hahaha
I don’t blame jun for not folding his clothes. It’s just so much effort, and takes up time that could be spent doing things that make you happy! Rachel is epic for leaning into his habits and coming up with compromises.
Pichi has come far with Rachel and June!
End of the video is all Pichi! Right now irl both she and Poki are cuddled next to me while I'm reading comments :D
I couldn't help but notice, Rachel always wanted a lap cat. Now, she's got two!
I'm so proud of pichi!!! "i will trust the human enough to sit on them because warm"
I love Poki. It didn't seem distorted for me Jun and Rachel are a match made in DIY heaven.
I can relate to Jun about folding clothes. It's more convenient to toss it in the dresser
Spoken like a true Gremlin Absolute.
Poki screamed and my cats joined in
This was a fun episode XD
"which requires jun to fold his clothes which we have determined over the past year - that is not something that is realistically going to happen"
this is such a perfect way to put it. it doesn't place blame it just states that this needs a different mode of organization that actually works for jun.
Rachel, an American says: yes Poki, hi
Poki, a Japanese cat hears: yes Poki, yes
Poki: well, if she wants me to yell more, I guess I will *proceeds to meow with increasing intensity*
🤣 underrated comment
Whenever I watch a video with Poki it's like watching my cat (who passed away) because he was very similar to Poki, he even yelled-meow like him and he was a black and white stray. RIP sweetheart ♥️
16:58 The way that Jun help Haku jump(?) to another place, soooooo CUTE!!!!!!
I think the gooping-up-the-sandpaper problem is why a lot of people prefer to use a chemical paint stripper first and/or scrape the paint/lacquer/whathaveyou off before going in with the sandpaper. Also seen people use wire brushes, but I think that would be better on a less delicate project.
Sidenote: LOVE those trousers (7:40)! And the braid and the shirt and everything! Looking cool af!
i love rachel's green and beige outfit SO much, it goes so well w/ her red hair!!
Yeah, I'm envious that I could never pull off that color.
The cat tower looks perfect in that spot! It looks like it was designed to be there!
I think Poki is definitely trying to tell you guys something! XD You guys should train the cats to use those speech buttons
Poki: food food food food food food food food food
@@kittiecandy747 fr
commendable seeing rachel put her all into every project, big or small
Poki is the clingiest because he knows you rescued him from a bad situation. Same situation plays into his food addiction.
I’m sick as a dog this week and these back to back videos from here and Jun’s channel have been just what I needed 💚
Want to recommend those cat hammocks that you can stick and fix onto a window for your exercise room! I think having a floor-to-ceiling cat tower would block the perfect view you have there on your treadmill and also makes the door harder to open... if you only have a few hammocks attached to the glass door that will probably save the problem of opening the door (and luring cats to stay there while you exercise!)
ok but pichi curling up in your lap at the very end, i just about teared up 😭 what a sweetheart
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has a cat who screams. My girl Luna (aka Looney Tunes aka The Lunar Landing) is also an ex-street who likes to yodel. She supervises all of my household projects. Everything turned out beautiful!
Rachel is like bob the builder, she can do anything!
Pro tip! when it comes to removing a sealant, it easier to instead of sanding use a paint stripper and a metal scrapper! Also if you don't like chemicals they also make a paint scrapper that is quite sharp but makes it easier to get it even! Additionally, if you sand anything significantly, take a pencil and lightly go over the surface, that way you can ensure that you don't go over the same area too much which causes dips.
Pichi getting all warm and snuggly at the end is so wonderful to see after all she's been thorugh
You can clean off and reuse all those sanding pads with a tiny bit of acetone (or just nail polish remover). The grit isn't used up, it just needs the goop cleaned off.
I was a bit worried since we haven’t heard poki scream in a while, good to know he still can :)
I know your pain of thinking something will improve the project and it just makes more unnecessary work. Your dedication to near perfection of your projects is motivating. And your results are always stunning. Congratulations on a beautiful mirror wall. ❤
Every one of their cats is given so much love and care….it’s nice.❤
I don't know why but i just love watching your journey as a couple. It's so pleasing
It's so amazing to see how comfortable Pichi has become with you guys. She looked so content sitting on Rachel's lap!
@@RachelAndJuns I get the feeling this account is a bot. Lol
Poki screaming non-stop is irresistible! He is a force to be reckoned with! Plus, somehow you both (and the great support acts) make the snacks reviews really interesting too
Very nice to see Pichi cuddling with you now knowing all she's been through and how scaredy she was in the beginning. Great job, Rachel and Jun!
rachel the answer is yes. you learn the difference sounds between the child being genuinely distressed and sometimes a toddler being fussy to fuss, it can be manually tuned out if needed😂
Loved seeing Pichi at the end getting cuddly she's come so far I'm glad she had you guys
Pichi sitting on Rachel's lap makes me so so happy :') she's come so far
I love all of your cats but Poki will always have a special spot in my heart, the meows are just so cute and the personality is just so funny and sweet. Of course the other cats are all beautiful and special too!!! Poki just claimed all our attention in this video hahahaha
Me: prepping to make an exercise room with mirror wall, not sure where to start
Rachel: I gotchu
i really like that you guys are just acknowledging that jun folding his clothes is probably something that is not going to change and are choosing to work around the issue rather than keep trying to make it work. it’s refreshing.
My kitty is currently laying in my lap as I watch this lol. She can get mouthy too 😅 Your home is definitely #goals for cat parents!
I love hearing Poki yelling, he's so lively 😂my cat yells almost as much as he does, except she's quieter. The mirror project looks really nice!! and it's so good to see Pichi comfortable enough to sit in your lap, she's such a sweet little girl 🥺
Omg Rachel my back hurts just watching you haul around exercise equipment/bulk cat tower with cat.
Also I love how Poki MUST be heard all the time.
The mirrors in the exercise room look SO good!! From what I can tell from the video, it really makes the room seem larger and brighter. I love it! Can't say I'd have the patience to do it myself though haha.
i love how calming and beautiful these videos are even in the most chaotic moments
Describing "bliss" as "a type of euphoric happiness" is perfect.
The enemy of good is perfect. I always remember this when working on a project. Perfection is a slippery slope.
I think it's cute that you are putting something up that everyone in America is taking down. Mirrors in rooms were popular in 70's
hehe 'the best thing about winter is she gets cold' - i hope Pichi is all snuggly and warm with you now!!!💖💖 also i am very impressed with how you kept with the project and tried to make it better (even if it turned out to be more work), i have yet more of a 'ugh sigh good enough' attitude 😹😹
Loud Poki wants to be wherever you are. "I'M HELPING!"
I'm sure it doesn't look the same IRL, but from this video's perspective, I think the mirror wall looks amazing! Perhaps if the mirrors aren't lining up exactly, maybe instead of having every square be reflective, you could do a checkered pattern and only have reflection mirrors on half the wall, and the other half of the squares could instead just be fog glass or a slightly darker wood panel? That way there would hopefully be enough gaps in the reflection that the distortion would be much more camouflaged.
The sanding part reminded me of when we were fixing up our house to rent it out and my mother wanted to sand the floors and have them redone cuz they were old and scuffed and needed it, but she had the bright idea that we should save money by doing it ourselves. That was an absolute nightmare! So if you anyone ever thinks "hey let's just sand all of the hardwood floors in the house by ourselves!" don't bother just pay a professional to do it! The money you're saving by doing yourself is absolutely not worth how much work it is! It took us several days and multiple trips to the hardware store and it wasn't a big house either
pichi sitting in your lap is such an accomplishment to see considering what she came from and how scared she used to be! a testament to how comfy she is with you, it makes me so happy