we tore down our abandoned house (ep.28)
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It’s actually insane how many corners the original builders cut… I’m so glad you guys are demolishing so much even if it wasn’t the original plan!
I saw this channel by a building inspector, you would be terrified by how much corners builders cut even nowadays on brand new houses.
@@monkeyrun I know a contractor that was asked by a ski resort to finish six very expensive townhouses that the original contractor had walked away from. He walked through and ended up giving them a list of 100+ items that he'd have to bring up to code in each of the partially completed units and then a couple hundred items that weren't up to code, but varied from unit to unit. The director of development for the resort told him "We don't care if they're built right, we just want them done."
His list included things like 2x6s used where the plans called for 2x10s or laminated beams. Wrong gauge of wire. Improperly sloped, or no sloped, plumbing. The sewer lines were all undersized, code called for 10 inch and the original contractor had put in 6 inch. This was in 1996. Those townhouses sat incomplete for 3 years and exposed to the elements. The resort finally found a contractor willing to come in and finish them without fixing anything that was wrong. They sold for over 800k.
@@dearvernon it's sadly the reality though
House still lasted 70 years... With a roof and upkeep (termite control), it probably would have lasted another 70.
@@seananderson5850 yes if property managed this house would have lasted
Imagine you're Jenna and Nick's neighbor. You are up and about enjoying your morning in your house. Then you slowly hear in the distance, "Go Nick-y! Go Nick-y! Go Nick-y!" 😆
😢😮😢
I had this same thought. All I'd think "oh boy, a loud crash is going to happen" and have to brace for it because they seem to only do it during a big demo haha
Me: *existing*
The wind: ᴳᴼ ᴺᴵᶜᴷʸ! ᴳᴼ ᴺᴵᶜᴷʸ! ᴳᴼ ᴺᴵᶜᴷʸ! *ᴮᴼᴼᴹ*
😂😂😂
I'd just be so happy that they are removing/fixing an abandoned property in my neighborhood - I will put up with a lot of noise from my neighbors when the purpose is making their properties better. (Plus, they put up with my noise for so many projects!) At least the Go Nicky! is cheerful!
HOT TIP - When you buy your wood and supplies you need to go to the contractors desk at Home Depot or any store that has a contractors desk - they have room to negotiate prices and reward you for buyin large amounts/quantities of supplies this includes tools! Definitely the way to go! ❤😮
As someone who worked at home depot for 2 and a half years, yes this is true, can confirm this is a good tip
@@potcakepups4947 I have a friend who works at our local Home Depot contractors desk and as the average lay person have gone to her and she has approached me letting me know of upcoming tool deals she could provide as well as others discounts! Anyone can use this service not just contractors!
Yes! Your best friends will be the guys aw contractor desk. They will let you in on deals and how best to save on EVERYTHING! Go talk to them and set up an account!
And while you're at the contractor services desk, please enjoy all of the graphic design & layout of that was done by a company I worked for 20 years ago.
Yer and get a customers card to if they have one
Then you don’t have to negotiate as your discount is loaded to the card
In on the “I don’t care if it’s a demo video or building or something else” side. I just like have the consistent updates on what’s happening and enjoy watching videos about the house
Newer viewer here… took me a second to realize the “Jack” who peed on the wall was a dog and not a guy named Jack 🤣
lol “see the wee wee there?” way funnier when you assume it’s a grown man 😂
omg lol thank you for enlughtenment! All of the video I was thinking about this guy who peed on the wall and why he did that
Jack is the cutest pug in the world
I dunno, Alan is pretty cute too!
@@TMacIsIntheHouse who's Alan ? Her other dog is named Benson
I am frankly floored this house was able to stay standing with all the shortcuts this house had hidden in it... crazy.
Lol! Punny!
Especially with all the books/paper from the architect!
Everyone is here on their lunch break I love it haha
Teatime here in Scotland 😊
I definitely watch their updates on my lunch break.
I definitely just turned on the microwave at work.
Glad we’re on the same page
I work from home, so I'm at work watching this😂
thank you for not time-lapsing the demo like every other youtuber does. the montage is so peaceful
Yes! The pace of these video cuts is perfection to me. Time lapsing is cheating, imo. LOL
Yeah dragging it out in to 28 eposides is mucn better
They make a living out of these videos of course they are not speeding it up
@@rredpenn2029
They say that building a house destroys most marriages, but you are such a stable couple that you will end up getting married in that house! I am deeply impressed by your teamwork and perseverance. You felt like you had the energy of ten people together. This vlog was fun and I look forward to the next time. 🏡❤️🔨
I. agree. If you work well together you do, nothing can change it. We have remodeled seven houses on our own and this year is our 50th anniversary. We remodeled our last one at age seventy and we still might do one more.
I wonder if it’s because they are tearing down, instead of building up. 😂
Well there is no point in blaming anything on each other for whatever goes wrong, because it's all on video.
They aren't married and this is a good test to see if getting that serious would be worth it. The part I'm wondering is that if they don't have a project will there still be a spark.
It destroyed my mum's last marriage 😂
The way you two work together is so inspiring and heartwarming. I know, I know... I'm comparing your 'greatest hits' to my 'behind the scenes'.
But, this makes me want to be more kind and patient with my wife when we do projects together. I'm ashamed of how I get frustrated and speak unkindly to her when things get tough.
She's not innocent either, but change starts with me. I want to believe that we can be like you and Nikki.
This 👆. Me and hubby cant do any projects together cuz we are both “right” or i dont understand what he’s trying to explain. 😂😂😂😂. I couldn’t imagine rebuilding a whole house with him.
My husband and I have the same problem. He gets sooooooo frustrated with me!
Nah. We all know she’s 100% innocent😉
Good for you! Stick to it. Wisdom from an old single Granny (by choice) who's been there.
This is so sweet. That's some transformative love right there.
Jack just marked his new home, so everyone knows who is going to live there. And he was smart enough to choose a wall that will stay. Not one you push down.
should be ant proof too.😂
LOL
It's good luck!
You are both doing an amazing job but I must say that you have a million dollar view of Burrard Inlet that’ll be worth a fortune once you’re all done. Hang in there and please don’t get hurt anymore Jenna!! Nick needs you!!
7:08 “we gotta make money somehow” 😂 LMAO IM DYING
I am currently rebuilding my entire deck because one of my friends stepped on a rotted deck plank and dropped all the way to her upper thigh through basically a 6" wide hole. The previous owners painted the deck planks, and now I think they did it to conceal some wood rot. My friend's thigh had an enormous and really jacked up looking bruise. So I started pulling the planks to resurface the deck only to find that they cut too many corners when framing it. Thus, I ripped the entire thing out and am now rebuilding it to a much, much higher standard of quality and strength.
Sucks about your bruise! I'm sure my friend can relate.
I had marine plywood over my deck for unknown reasons. Same issue. The posts were 4x4 in the ground with concrete around them. They were routing underground too. My wife was the one who fell through the deck boards. Luckily, it was only 2 feet off the ground.
And yes, you guys can absolutely take that wood back to the other store.Especially explaining to them about the price
Definitely you could take that lumber back
Probably not worth the time and effort if you calculate hourly costs of loading -driving-unloading
I would bring the receipt in & talk to a manager about the discrepancy. It’s worth a shot
You said in an earlier video that you guys wanted to show the entire process and the reality of it all, even if it seemed boring. I really appreciate that and it isn't boring at all. It just goes to show what really goes into all of this, and it's a lot! I think it puts a very human touch on it all and doesn't gloss over the sheer amount of work it takes
Awesome show, thanks guys 📧👍🔗
Completely agree!
The look on both of your faces when Nick dropped the wall and the brace broke was pure GOLD!!! So funny. Don't be embarrassed about it Nick, you didn't do that on purpose, and it was great on film. Not to mention incredibly funny. The place is really looking good so far!! Great work. I for one am excited to see what the place looks like when you get the roof back on it. And I do love the demo also!!
Stay safe!!!
Jenna’s editing is just priceless! I love when the wall fell and they both just stand there in disbelief for several seconds, then the laughter starts.
i can't get over how much of the original house had to go. so little left. I'm sure that was never even in your imagination at how huge a project this would be become. Just amazing stuff.
Not only is this fun to watch, this is genuine couple goals. Love it, can't wait to see more.
I am amazed the air quality passed!!!! 🤣🤣In all seriousness, the fact that they made you do that with the state of the house is absolute proof of the scam they are running on the construction business.
They probably mandated the tests before anyone knew how much would need to come down
Bureaucracy is especially hilarious sometimes
Got my meal warmed up, phone sideways, and ready for another chapter! LET'S GOOOO!
Ha! I did the exact same thing. Bon appetit!
What I like the most about your videos is the balance of little-to-no music and candid humor. Its very different from the majority of stuff in similar genres
Please be careful you two! Jenna’s fall and subsequent bruise is what I call an easy lesson! You two have no time to waste healing from a more serious injury!
Love the new pants with the “hammer hole”,they look very stylish and comfortable to work in! You’re both great models for their brand!
When you are knitting the socks try to do the 2 at a time. That means you have both socks on the needles at the same time. This is a great technique to insure you both socks are completed and give up on the second sock when the first one is finished. You will be surprised that socks don’t take as long as you think. Have fun.
F people who don’t like the demo!!!!!!!! You do you Jenna ❤ we enjoy whatever you film!!!!!!
I generally liked the demo but the uninterrupted episode after episode of the demo was starting to blend together for me >_> it feels fine now after some other stuff
On another note, I’m enjoying them I just fail to see the point of buying this house. Seems they demoed everything but the fireplace.
I love doing demo!
Same!!!! I did really like to watch them demo
we do NOT enjoy the dudes "waaaooooow" on apparent things and things that he OBVIOUSLY knows.
The vast majority of your viewers LOVE all your videos. For those who do not, they are welcome to skip any or all. I look forward to every video you two make. I am fully invested in your house make-over journey, and I can't wait to see the finished product!
I crack up every single time Nick says "woow". So sincere I just love it. 😂
A hundred percent!☺🤗
It’s my favourite ❤️
He said it right as I read this comment 😂
Glad to hear the new frame and roof contractor cavalry are coming soon for the eleventh hour rescue before the winter rain!
As the home owners... most cities in the Vancouver area allow you to do work on your own home on the weekends (including Sunday) and weekday evenings (well Surrey does as long as its "not for proffit"). You can't have hired crews or contractors on off hours... but you as the owners are allowed. Not sure your city has the same exemption but you should check. So its NICE of you to try to not bug your neighbors but they may not actually be able to tell you to stop.
I don't think I will ever get tired of hearing "Go Nicky, Go Nicky, Go Nicky" and "Wwoowww" You all bring me joy each video and it is crazy to see the house almost stripped completely! So excited to keep watching and following along, been here since day 1 of this project!
For some reason I watched ep 4 today and I notice that both Jenna and Nick are so much stronger and confident. No surprise after 5 months of demo and construction that you have seen some gains, both on the house and in your abilities! It is exciting to hear about Steel Man and roofing are scheduled!
I will seriously watch ANYTHING related to the house. I want to know everything😂so please give me all the content relating to this!! Also, the way you film things just like tells a story itself, and the freaking view is insaneeee💗
I could watch a video from this renovation every single day. Not implying it should be done, editing videos takes a lot of time, but I would watch every single day.
Bury a time capsule about the two of you. Put a prayer in for your home and pics of you building the house. Maybe 100 years from now someone find it and tell your story.
Don’t forget about a link to her channel! lol
They should just write the TH-cam channel name. It’s basically a time capsule 😂
Love this idea
& some photos of the old old house & yard 😍
EXCELLENT IDEA‼️
highly recommend wearing hard hats while doing demos! and in general. ppl get used to being in these type of more sketchy environments with things falling all around but unpredictable stuff happens all the time, head injuries are easy to get but hard to fix!
It's really good to see that these old bones are going to be brought back to life again. I can't wait to see Nick and Jenna's vision for this home as it unfolds. This week Jack gives his opinion about the need to demo, he says it's a go. Sorry you were so badly hurt, Jenna. Yes big bruises do make a person grumpy, it's a fact. Play safe kids.
Don't forget a huge drag magnet to clean up all the nails. Looking good. Jenna keep an eye on that bruise they can get fluid buildup. ❤
Internal bleeding can be no joke
Draaaag magnet! The best backup invention ever …after the broom👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@Omeomy exactly
Jenna, the way the music goes with your edits starting at 7:44. Perfection!!
One more comment here about the pace of these videos you are putting together.. I love that it's all in real time, not sped-up. Your edits are all that is needed to "speed up" the process for us into a manageable-sized episode. The music is always perfect too.
Loving this series so much! Keep up the great work!
I look forward to each of your videos and never tire of them! Nicky’s dry humor, your hammer holes, mystery man, dry wall Dave, even the neighbors have a role to play in this excellent adventure!
In Nick's defense, as someone who had to work 2 months without a/c in Arizona this summer, I can confirm I was perpetually grumpy for the 6hrs per day I wasn't in air conditioning.
Also good job, Mystery Man and Drywall Dave! Y'all are a good addition to the team.
Not only will this house be rebuilt with Nick and Jenna’s love, it will have all the love from followers poured into it. That’s a really cool thought. 🏡
That view will never get old, really enjoying the whole thing, can't wait to see the 'new' house emerge.
9:07. Lazy? Just got lazy? I'm thinking lazy wasn't on the top 1,000 words I'd use to describe it. Keep going! You're certainly an inspiration to me, and others, I'm sure.
Hands down by 1 million % , your videos are the absolute best thing on the internet! Please please please , never quit! I can’t wait to see this place done. Outstanding job you two! Bravo!
Remember kids, never cut corners in your builds or 60 years later someone with a TH-cam channel will come through and critique all of your shortcomings!! 😂 You guys are doing a great job, it's great to hear the rebuild will happen shortly! Can't wait to see this place when it's looking house-like again.
Yall please don't listen to any of the complainers. Everything ya do is entertaining. Obviously, you're doing a good job or you wouldn't have 1M people watching!
Well not all 1m people are watching at once as with any youtubers
Love your videos guys. I started watching you guys pretty much on the first episode of your demo. I recognized your location right away. In 1985, my grandfather moored his boat at T-Bird Marina just down the hill from there. I spent many a summer days sailing back and forth between there and Bowen Island.
You have a SWEET spot up on that hill.
At first it was a laugh at your inexperience (I do construction), but seeing you guys learn as you go, and get more confident, even with the simple things makes me happy!
Keep it up you guys!
Under 24 hours ago, I watched this and then went back to ep1… as someone who has just watched all 28 episodes in under 24 hours, KEEP THE DEMO IN!!! And everything else for that matter! We will watch it all!
Got yourselves a new sub and you bet I’m going to watch this until you’re done! What a power team! Keep up the astonishing work!!! Love from the UK ❤
I really love watching you and Nick working together. I only found you a couple weeks ago and I'm kinda just here for your house videos, but y'all have such good vibes and I really loved watching from the beginning and seeing y'all just kinda get cuter over time. And the fact that your family seems to have accepted him so much after your divorce really says a lot about how he must treat you. I have a Nick myself and we'll be at 10 years in a week. Wish you all the best luck with your house and your Nick ❤
My mom recently asked me want I was watching and I explained your project to her and showed her the work you’ve done. She is a 60yo French Madame who doesn’t get anything English 😂 but still she is in love with this and she personally hates the nail guy who hid his mistake 😂😂
Sending love and motivation ✨✨
🇨🇦 Been a Carpenter in Southern B.C. for 32 yrs and you're allowed to work 7am -11pm 7 days a week.
I thought that was weird. “You can’t work on Sunday” - What century are we in?
It might be some sort of HOA rule in the neighborhood. 😊
What a upper neighborhood hey guys fix the the house and sell Iwould not want to live there free country live free
In Belgium you can’t make noise on Sunday either. No machines.
They probably have to take into account their neighbors hence the special rules for them
I've never enjoyed a home renovation/remodeling as much as this... Thanks, #jennaphipps and Nick ⚒️ 🏠 🛠
Me too 💯%.
I never thought it would be s calming to watch someone tear down a house. 😁 I’m really enjoying your videos. I’m glad you are recycling what you can.
Our family is eagerly awaiting this week's new video!
I just looked back to see how long ago yall started this project and it’s only been 6+ months!!! Probably a bit more because that’s when you first posted a video but that’s all to say, YA’LL ARE AWSOME!!! You guys should be so proud of yourself and especially the fact that you have been so dedicated to posting is really impressive. It makes me feel like I can do anything if I just put time and my mind into it. ❤❤
tbh w u guys, i love watching ur videos, i enjoy if ur demoing or not, u do u cause i just loooveee ur content
I love seeing the demo. I’d personally like to see everything you do to the house. What you tore down and why and then building new stuff. I look forward to watching your videos every Wednesday so much.
I can’t believe how many things you had to fix bc they weren’t don’t right! You could have just built a new house! But honestly I love that this house has a beautiful past and you have pics of it in its prime! I love watching you redo it and make it your own!
It's a bit heart wrenching that the original house couldn't be saved...but I'm glad you're not giving up.
Just had to drop a comment to say how amazing this video was.
i love the fact that you guys are reusing the wood from the roof
As someone coming from a country where houses are not build from wood I am continuously amazed watching these videos.
Like what do you mean floors can just be plywood on wooden beams?
I'm learning so much AND enjoying myself doing it
Go Jenna 🎉 Go Nicky 🎉
Custom residential architect here - When debating the renovation / total demolition question at the beginning of the design phase, I encourage owners to visualize what is actually being saved by taking the renovation route (imagine what the property looks like after that demo phase).
Nick saying "Wow" is probably my favorite part of these videos.
Same 😄
If I was 20 years younger I would come up and help you build your house. I am 75 and a little too tired but I will watch you and every commercial that will sponsor you. I am in Minnesota and truly admire you guys. You are doing my dream.❤
By law 4404, section 6.1.2. Vancouver West, BC. This was from a few years ago so may have changed. Prohibits construction noise (long definition provided) on Sundays and holidays. Also lists a bunch of other related stuff and hours when allowed to work. Who knows, a deeper dive might show exemptions for construction on existing residential structures etc.. Good luck.
They may also include the same terms on the permit. One place I lived required putting those restrictions on a sign in front of the property.
Regardless what the regulations say they don’t want to annoy the neighbours because they’re going to be living there. It’s a bit different if you’re commercial developers who are planning to sell it on.
But, if you looked at the full definition provided, it may say differently when it is only an owner working on the house, not construction workers. I know home owners are allowed to do construction work in Surrey, BC on Sundays.
rebuilding a house with that view has to make the work a little easier
27 seconds ago. 😭😭😭 Damn I feel so lucky. Jenna and Nicky y'all are the best. I believe you are learning sooo much in this process and teaching us too in the process. All the love for y'all ❤❤ ❤
im in aus so this gets uploaded at like 1am thursday and i always have to work thursday and your the reason i cant get a good night sleep because i stay up waiting for these videos
I love seeing all the materials you salvage and reuse!!!
this has been so much fun to watch! I first found you because I wanted to learn how to sew. Then one day, you flipped scripts on all of us. I am very much a maker and Ive built my own cabin by myself in northern California. this is exactly what I love to do and dream of a project like yours. I first thought you would simply be renovating the building. today I realize that you completely tore the house down, one nail at a time! you should sell the nails! anyway, now you are completely rebuilding this thing from the foundation up... god damn you are so cool! I love this project and there is nothing like this and the two of you anywhere in the world! luv ya! keep up the good work!
Idk why but when I started watching at the beginning I wasn’t expecting such h a huge demo like this. It’s an amazing journey to watch.
Do you think you'll ever do knit/crochet/sewing content again? Really enjoying the reno content but I won't lie, I'm missing that a little
You both are my decompression on Wednesdays. I work for a construction company and I do the payroll every Wed… it’s chaotic so coming home to watching you makes the end of my day so much better so thank you ❤
“Walked it off….cried a bit” my new motto 😂
The 1M play button will ease the pain a little bit.
I laughed so hard when Jenna went to give announcements at 14:10 and Nick clearly did not know the first order of business was to display his braid job on Jenna’s hair as he went to turn around completely with Jenna 😂😂😂
Watched all 28 episodes and plan to watch through the whole project. You guys have a really pleasant energy and your videos are nice to watch first thing in the morning when I'm grumpy. One thing I have to ask is that you turn the music down just a bit so I don't have to ride my volume buttons. The dialogue is noticeably quieter than the music, so every time I turn it down for the music I have to turn up to hear what you say. I really enjoy the videos otherwise, and I hope you keep making them throughout the project.
Just came back from a long sunny cycle along the canal to find a new Jenna and Nick video. Life is good
Stupid question for your next Q and A session: with most of the walls gone, are rebuilding all the walls and ceiling beams happening next? I.E What are the steps you have to accomplish before the roofers come in? Hopefully a roof before winter rains?
I feel like watching you guys work together is healing a part of my relationship trauma 🥹💗
Me, crocheting a summer mesh top and enjoying watching the demo with this lovely calm and joyful ukelele and piano music. Thanks Jenna and Nicky!
That view alone is worth anything. Great work both of you
I'm very proud of the two of you. The work you are doing is no fun but it has to be done. Just keep smiling and make the best of it. You two make a great team.
Part of me wishes I could see DearModern's thoughts on how to incorporate some of the old floor plan to pay homage to the old house while making the space make sense for modern living. Despite all the heartbreak, you have a huge advantage of a mostly blank slate. Have to take our wins where we can get them. I'm excited to see how it all works out in the end!
Demo is best. It's hard work, it costs the most to do when someone else does it, and seeing both of you and co. do it gives a realistic idea of what's really involved. Also, I LOVE the music choices being made while talking the walls down and then some. I also kinda dig the camera vibration when something falls. It's like being there.
So glad Jenna recommended putting the ladder on plywood because I was about to become streeesssed for Nick.
It’s amazing that y’all have kept your great sense of humor after having to rip out the entire structure.
Our church bought a property with a 150 year old building on it. It became the church building. This reminds me of some of the work we did to it. I was a lot younger then.
It’s crazy how far your guys have come! I can’t wait to go back to the beginning once you’re done and watch all the way through! Great job guys! You should be VERY proud! 🎉
Omg Jenna, so sorry about your fall! I know how much those huge bruises hurt 😢 please stay safe!
I don't mind the demo either, I like that you guys have shown so much of what's going into this. I feel like most people would cut a lot of this stuff out, but it skews your idea of how much really goes into the project. just keep the updates coming :)
We don’t care how much demo you share with us. You guys are so freaking adorable that we’ll watch whatever you film for us!
The amount of sweat equity you’re putting in is incredible. You’re going to love this house so much more because of all this love you’re putting into it. Can’t wait until you can start crafting and decorating with your awesome DIY’s!
I am always so sad when the episode is over! I can't wait til next week. It is amazing, Jenna!
How could I forget how AMAZING your pool turned out?? It was so nice having a glimpse of some of your former success!
When I was little I was jumping on my bed, definitely too high and carelessly in retrospect, and slipped at one point. I landed with one of my legs over the footboard, falling on it with all of my weight. I had the bruise I got on the inside of my thigh for weeks after. One of the worst pains I had experienced as a kid. I feel your pain Jenna.
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Man that view is AMAZING 😂!! CRACKS me up about "air quality test", an hour?? It's getting exciting now for the new build. Cranes! Welders! Can't wait. I'm so glad you 2 found each other. I want Carharts - already have Bombas socks:)
Thats Canada for you!
If that’s the only time one of you have fallen, I’m very impressed! I held my breath on several occasions during the roof portion of your demo. ❤