BATHROOM PROGRESS & SETBACKS @ my Fixer Upper House

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Today we are making some bathroom progress at my fixer upper house, but we are also having some setbacks! We are working on putting a wood shelf in my bathroom, as well as wood in front of the tub!
Hey there! My name is Abby and I recently bought a MAJOR fixer upper house. I am SO excited to work on fixing it up this old house and turning it into my dream home. I can't wait to take you on this journey with me! I am planning to DIY as much as I can and learn so much about home renovations along the way. I am starting out totally clueless so I am sure it will be a grand adventure! Follow along on my channel if you want to see DIY projects, renovating a house on a budget, and I am sure a lot of craziness along the way! I'm just a girl with a drill and a dream.
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@renatamcdonald3686 Месяц назад

I was taught to rub off access as I went along, so it wouldn't be too dark 🎉🎉❤

@janetduffy4729 Месяц назад

I often see people use a rag to rub on … not a brush . They wipe as they go

@Smitty0319 Месяц назад

@@janetduffy4729 I use a chunk off an old t-shirt always

@dyannwynn7021 Месяц назад

To make some stain light you have to put it on and wipe it off with a cloth

@wordvendor1 Месяц назад

💯💯💯

@citygirlingraham 23 дня назад

Yes,or buy a lighter color stain…

@debbievogt9881 Месяц назад

At lot of people use a rag to apply stain and rub off the excess before it dries

@wordvendor1 Месяц назад

💯💯💯

@jgeorge6936 Месяц назад

Completely agree! That would be the best way to apply the stain. I love the darker look.

@Paintbrushpilot Месяц назад

That is how you did your window trim, rag wiped. That's why it looks dark on the bath.

@Jane-dy1px Месяц назад

I like the idea of “living with it awhile”. I would go one step further though. Place a couple of fake plants on the shelf and some colored bath towels by the tub faucet. Maybe even hang a picture. That way your brain will see the whole image and you can really decide. ❤❤❤

@robinhoward4204 Месяц назад

That's some great advice there - we perceive things a bit differently when there are other things to catch our eye.

@susanm8957 Месяц назад

If it were me, I just know the difference in the wood stain would always bother me. I wonder if maybe the stain didn't get stirred enough on the 1st staining? I wonder if paint thinner rubbed on the boards might lighten it. Sanding & restraining definitely would, just adds alot more time & work😮. I love the overhead light & overall aesthetic of the bathroom😊

@michelejackson7201 Месяц назад

Maybe it's a happy accident. Live with it and continue to finish the room. The difference may add character to the room and not be matchy matchy. I like your progress. 😊😊😊😊😊

@Twebb349 Месяц назад

Great idea 👍🏻

@gayletilman510 Месяц назад

It looks too dark, my opinion being truthful

@janw9594 Месяц назад

Can’t make stain lighter but you could make the counter and shelf darker

@carroldahl461 Месяц назад

When I stain wood, I wipe the stain a few minutes after brushing it on.

@ruthsheffield8448 Месяц назад

I agree. Stain should be wiped off right after you brush it on.

@justme5544 Месяц назад

If you are like me, outside kitties become inside kitties in 3, 2, 1............DONE! The bathroom looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! The darker wood looks BEAUTIFUL!

@chantaln6843 Месяц назад

I agree and love it 💕

@triciaemin72 Месяц назад

The poly might change the colour, try getting some extra w😮😢ood and stain & poly it just to see if that will make a difference, It could go lighter or darker. I hope that helps.

@lindadulin174 Месяц назад

Personally, I think the difference in color will not be as noticeable when You add all the accessories to the room. You can always shorten the cord on the lamp. I am not a perfectionist, so the difference in color doesn't bother me at all

@marymoyer1773 Месяц назад

It looks great! I read the comments about your kittens...I think you should consider them being indoor/outdoor kitties too ..allot of great company for you....plus they definitely enjoy your company too...I know with winter coming...your heating up that house may seem like enough for them but they are soooo close to that road and just the cars that we can see buzzing by once in a while..is scary...plus..it will just take one time for them to follow you back or pull out of your driveway... Please consider letting them be inside too...I rarely comment but had to this time..take care

@cherylsmith6495 Месяц назад

I agree. If they could come in at night it would be a lot safer.

@hollyporter1193 Месяц назад

If a person has allergies , having cats inside could be a problem! I had 2 cats & luckily I had an enclosed porch that they could come into in the winter, yet were not actually IN my house. Also when you have new furniture, you do not want cats clawing it up.

@shadegarden7375 Месяц назад

Cats fight other cats after dusk…or get killed by predators!! Close them in or up right before dusk!! I worry about the road and cars though…🙏🏻🙏🏻🥺

@robinvalentine2820 Месяц назад

My 10 year old kitty comes in and out as she pleases...usually sleeping indoors and goes potty outdoors. The best of both worlds! They look so cute on your sped up video playing with each other! They're adorable!

@rl3898 Месяц назад

@@robinvalentine2820 In who's garden?

@amymarshall3085 Месяц назад

I love seeing the kitties playing in the background as you are working.

@ILoveJesus777- Месяц назад

Yes! Loved watching them! I found myself watching them, and not Abby staining. Sorry, Abby. 🤭

@mfc4591 Месяц назад

Paint and stain etc. are funny things....sometimes humidity, temperature etc. make a huge difference when you are painting. !

@Pamela-c3k2d Месяц назад

Thumbs up today for the kitty cats. 😻

@leighlaaltilio6672 Месяц назад

I hope she gets them fixed.

@HensOnly Месяц назад

When you stain, you need to wipe the excess off with a rag or towel. It don't look bad and I think it compliment the light and tan along with the wicker light shade. To me, it screams Caribbean lol. I agree, just let it sit a while before you decide to change it again. The type and grain of wood makes the difference when it absorb the stains. Good job Abby!

@lindajohnson6514 Месяц назад

I like the darker stain in the bathroom. It gives a good balance. I would leave them like they are.

@annsaenz291 Месяц назад

I also like the dark stain..

@donnaLorbetskie Месяц назад

I love the darker stain compared to the lighter color. you could darken the stain on the sink instead.

@melissaciswhoibe9183 Месяц назад

Abby, wipe on wipe off technique in staining makes a huge difference. The type of wood will also make a difference. It's going to be beautiful when you get it just like you want it. Your kitties are adorable! Have a beautiful, blessed night. 🙏

@heatherfitzgerald329 Месяц назад

Love the lampshade sets off the dark I like the lighter prehaps putting less on with rag not brush

@jamiesnider1635 Месяц назад

If the color difference bothers you, just try again. Resand. Apply light coat with a rag and rub off as you go. Your home must please only you and not your viewers.😊 You are doing a great job!!!

@gaylesmith1738 Месяц назад

It's so great your dad can custom make the boards for your tub. Can't wait to see it done!! 👏👏👏 Ooohhhhh!!! It's so nice!!! 😊 Your kittens are precious!! So little. 🤗 Is it the same as the sink stand? Boy, I'd have to actually see it all!! To me it's great!! Nice hanging light!! I enjoyed this video!!! 😊💕

@rogerrodenbucher8685 27 дней назад

Seeing the wood on the front tube cover and upper shelf gives the bathroom charming character. With the light fixtures I feel wiring can be adjusted to the height you need it to be. But it's a cool design Abby.

@poodlegirl55 Месяц назад

Instead of poly you could wax the boards and use a white or other light colored wax. It gives a nice, natural look.

@irishrose89775 Месяц назад

Think it looks just fine. The differences in two batches of wood could be why there is a color difference. You also mentioned that the new wood was cedar not pine earlier in the video and that can definitely be why there is a color diffference.

@mariehughey5390 Месяц назад

Honestly imho when wood tones and furniture are too matching l think it’s boring, or not as interesting. So I like the stained wood just as it is.

@jw6504 Месяц назад

Love the bathtub wood front color. I think it’s close to the color of the sink wood and there’s something to be said for an imperfect, natural look to all your woods!

@memphis2375 Месяц назад

Put the stain on then rub off right afterwards to see if that’ll help. I personally like the dark. Kittens playing is bringing me so much joy!! 💙💙💙

@npdesign8202 Месяц назад

I really love the stain color and whatever your light source in the room is - whether window or fixture will change the color too so I'd leave it as is! Beautiful!!!

@Betty-ww2wl Месяц назад

Yeah...miss not having kittens. Really enjoyed watching them play.

@chantaln6843 Месяц назад

Those kittens might as well grow up to be indoor/outdoor cats. My indoor cat doesn’t let any other critters to exist in my house, not even a fly that has managed to enter my house. Cats are the BEST at keeping a house critter free.😂

@writercleavebourbon Месяц назад

Yeah, mine eliminate any creature that dares enter the house. Yep, I have not had flies in my house in years. Whenever they get in, they are doomed almost immediately!

@Ronald-hx6zn Месяц назад

We have two indoor dogs and ZERO burglars😊

@kathleentinley7261 Месяц назад

My male cat doesn't care if their are flies, mosquitos, or even mice in my house. He is a scardy cat!

@reneeramey3615 Месяц назад

I see the difference but actually I really like the mix of colors, it’s very rich and clean looking❤beautiful bathroom coming along!❤

@Enjoy_Life1971 Месяц назад

3rd times the charm. Start over and stain again but use an old rag and wipe it down lifting the color to not be as intense. Those sweet kitties are awfully cute ☺️

@kathy3178 Месяц назад

Your bathroom looks nice. I personally like the variance in the wood stain. I asked my husband who does woodworking. He said the stain absorbs differently due the density differences in the lumber. You can try sanding the darker pieces down and paint heavily thinned shellac. Then restain the wood. Basically what you want to do is increase the density of the wood so it doesn't absorb as much stain.

@barbaralewis3832 Месяц назад

Nothing seals the bonds of brotherhood like bisquit making! They are sooo adorable!

@rocroc Месяц назад

Take a thinner and "wash" it down to a lighter color. That should lighten it up without killing the color.

@ediewall426 Месяц назад

I've been a painter for 35 years and that was my first thought!! If it's oil based stain use thinner on a rag to remove some of the stain.

@lesliemagby8445 Месяц назад

That sounds like the best answer

@michaelodonoghue9385 28 дней назад

Abby, The possible cause of the stain being darker, is due to the grain density. To lighten it up you could try sanding, try it out first on a test piece, and if it works you can do that to the bath panels

@thomaswangelin3079 28 дней назад

Yes. September. When I lived in Wisconsin. September meant cold weather was just a few weeks away. Bummer. Now living in South Texas. September means good-bye to heat and humidity... Woo-Hoo. Love winter here. Best time of year. Love the kittens. House is looking great.

@CarolLoch-ww7po Месяц назад

I like the definition of the darker wood x

@lindahajek5859 Месяц назад

The kittens are so cute!

@wileycoyotesr8623 Месяц назад

Coming together nicely. I look forward to seeing your home showcased in Best Abodes and Veggie Plots. Love them kitties too. 👍👍👍

@laurareutter6928 Месяц назад

I agree that some decor in the room will go a long way toward distracting the eye from stain colors.

@maryquitecontrary93 Месяц назад

Looks like a bunch of people already told you what went wrong -not the stain, but the application. I wouldn't redo it. Just sand it down some where the stain is dark before you varnish or urethane it. Don't paint on stain unless you immediately wipe it off with a rag. It literally stains! 😂 Operator error makes for lesson learned, and it doesn't look horrible. Your dad gives you beautiful wood. You will cherish all that lumber in years to come.

@maryquitecontrary93 Месяц назад

PS...stain is meant to bring out the natural beauty of the wood... highlight the knots and grain...not cover it up like paint.

@meganmcelhaney4822 Месяц назад

Your kittens in the background are too cute!!!!

@janetrodriguez914 Месяц назад

Different colored wood stains look fine together. They complement each other which is nice. Live with it for a while, then decide.

@mandydriscoll2043 Месяц назад

Love the hanging litting .....nice compliment to your beautiful bathroom...it also will give a light filled bathroom

@hubertwebb9869 Месяц назад

You could use the new stain to darken the old stai and thus match.

@tammystark6364 Месяц назад

I have always wiped it down right after I apply and that seems to make a big difference. The longer it sits on the wood before wiping the darker it will get. Just a thought

@kimvanek2322 Месяц назад

Maybe the wood looks darker on that side because the sun shines on the wood on the sink side? IDK but it looks nice. Love the kittens and hope they make it inside by winter!!!!❤😊

@ondenacaraway1309 Месяц назад

It could be the wood absorption but the two different horizontal wood shelving are apart and when you start putting decor on them it won't matter. I like the darker color too, the contrast is nice and pops!

@vickiraab5921 Месяц назад

I actually like the darker color best. It really shows off the tile backsplash better.

@danidani9588 Месяц назад

I just watched again the video that you have done the vanity and the difference was that you used a pre stain wood conditioner before stain it. Maybe that is the reason why the colour look different. You can sand the boards again Apply the pre stain wood conditioner and stain it. You can even Apply the stain with some rags to in order lighter the colour. Try before with a piece of the same wood to see the results before sanding. House is already looking lovely

@SaidiLouise Месяц назад

Those kitties are SOOOOOOOOOOO cute playing in the background ❤

@dianethompson6804 Месяц назад

Your Dad is an extremely talented man!! Lucky you!!

@failsauceinc6291 Месяц назад

The wood will look different because light coming in the window will make your sink a touch lighter,look it at night with the lights on, looks good to me

@BonnieHuntress Месяц назад

I like the light , it’s cute.

@rozetiamomoh2044 Месяц назад

Loving the darker cedar w/stain. Perhaps the shelf wood is cedar as well? Anyway, it’s a winner! Peace.

@mv8039 Месяц назад

So Abby, we are going to need regular kitten updates from now on!!!! ❤️ As far as the different colors of stain…. I think you wiped on the sink and the window sill with a rag and the others you painted on with a brush. Sometimes that makes a difference. I know from experience.

@hossieb4874 Месяц назад

I could be wrong, but didn’t your rub the stain off on the other boards?

@malikdigger4544 26 дней назад

The new cabin bathroom looks amazing Abby & ur team work very awesome too.

@lupuslife4607 Месяц назад

The darker stain is gorgeous! Looks very elegant.

@ciarawilkerson2611 Месяц назад

I think the cedar boards on the tub look great just like they are, I'd leave them. With the shelf, its going to show dust so much more, being as dark as it is. Even tho its a pain to sand and redo, personally, I'd do it anyways. If you're not completely happy with it now, you probably won't be happy with it once its installed, and wish you'd redone it afterall. Get a smaller can of a slightly lighter stain. And do the wipe on wipe off technique others have suggested. Or do a test swatch on a scrap piece from the same board so you don't have to keep redoing the same one over and over. Beautiful progress, regardless of what you decide to do with it!! ❤

@iamwhoiamd7056 Месяц назад

You’ll figure it out honey. I know you will. Excellent video

@ginnylong5326 Месяц назад

The wood in front of your bathtub looks amazing! I hope you find a solution that works best for you. I watch every episode that you put out. You are such a beautiful soul. I love watching you on RU-vid Abby. I love the light fixture!

@ALORDW Месяц назад

OMG those kittens are PRECIOUS!!! The house is looking great too!

@mattiejohnson-ld9iq Месяц назад

I like the dark boards and the light😊

@dianajones8598 Месяц назад

Hi Abby Jim and Jay.!!👏 From your friend in the Florida panhandle.🎉❤😊 I really love all your details and you're putting in your new home and it's just coming along beautifully. Thank you for sharing and God bless you guys. Please say hi to Brenda for us.

@gracemichelli.2am124 Месяц назад

Love the light. The stain is not too bad. It will all come together. ❤

@Malindraelf 28 дней назад

You cud take another coat on the light ones so they are more the same its the easiest instead of sanding of another time! Thanks for the video ♥ Cats are so cute!!

@kellybax8125 Месяц назад

I love that bathroom. I think once you have the plants and things on the shelf and windowsill, it will not be noticeable. I have found when staining wood that the same stain looks different on different types of wood. Also, those kittens are beyond adorable 😍

@sueupham2519 Месяц назад

Abby it's so perfect to pops,, it blends and is beautiful. we love it all.ohhh and the light.nice

@LawsonLyons-j9b Месяц назад

I don't know why you don't like it it's beautiful absolutely gorgeous

@FordMcBee Месяц назад

To get a more consistent look on the stained wood, first, use a wood conditioner (Minwax) then put stain on for a few minutes then wipe it off. Additionally, different wood from different trees, even the same species, may take stain differently regardless of what you do. Different species for sure turn out differently. You can make stains darker but almost impossible to lighten the dark stain. It’s just the charm and uniqueness of using natural materials.

@bjlucas1978 Месяц назад

Abby, I think it looks beautiful. It looks very rich looking.

@lonniesurber9790 Месяц назад

I think it looks really good the factory may have changed the formula

@kathleenwoodbury7491 Месяц назад

Generally when I’m going to have different woods in close proximity I would use wood conditioner, which helps to keep the stain looking the same, before staining the wood,

@jend2862 Месяц назад

I like the different wood tones and I think the light looks promising. The kittens are so adorable!

@Riptide1976 Месяц назад

Love the light!!!!

@tedturner5881 Месяц назад

If you end up liking the dark, make your window sill dark too, but leave the sink shelf as is.

@lesliemagby8445 Месяц назад

I’ve faced this problem before myself. I mixed different stains such as various oak stains, maple etc along with turpentine making the necessary, adjustments. I used the back side of the wood for the test run. After I was happy with the way the wood took the stain, I turned it to the side I wanted to show and stained it. The whole thing was a tedious process, but it worked. I look forward to seeing other comments to learn a better solution. I really enjoy your videos. I love your house. All of your hard work is coming together for a beautiful, peaceful place to live.

@tblair1642 Месяц назад

Abby is using Minwax PolyShades, which is stain and polyurethane finish in one. No wipe on , wipe off.

@jeannieeakin1374 Месяц назад

I think it looks great! I don’t see an issue with the different colors. Wood always takes stain differently. Once you get everything in the bathroom you will not notice it.

@betsyspielman5212 Месяц назад

That kitten loves you so much!

@karenchesser6348 Месяц назад

I think all the different colors make it look unique. The cedar looks to me that it has a combination of all the wood tones. Take a look at night with just the light on and see what the wood looks like. But if you do sand and restain, wipe on and wipe off.. That way you can obtain the lighter color and if you need to get it darker, repeat the wipe on and wipe off. Pertaining to the light you can shorten the cord.

@janicejohns1 Месяц назад

Let it go!! It is just perfect the way it is. Once your lighting, accessories and linens are in, they will soften the space just perfectly. You did just fine.

@jonilore Месяц назад

I agree with the commenters who said "the same stain looks different on different types of wood."

@jaxx1033 12 дней назад

She said they were both pine.

@Pamela-c3k2d Месяц назад

My niece has the rattan lights and they are really pretty.

@sharonjackson1445 Месяц назад

Love your lamp It's beautiful and A great choice.😊

@EdithChupp Месяц назад

I always rubbed the stain with a rag before it dried so it wouldn't be so dark.

@myrtlemorris1288 Месяц назад

Abby I love your bathroom ultimately decision is yours on how you want it

@grannygoose7848 Месяц назад

As to the stain, it's easier to go darker than it is to lighten what's already finished. I would try to darken the lighter wood, as opposed to lightening the darker wood, if you decide you want them to be a closer match. I absolutely love how your home is coming together; you have great taste!

@batsanch6513 Месяц назад

The difference give it contrast, looks good better then one shade

@pattirockgarden4423 Месяц назад

I like the darker stain! And the light really fits!

@williamleopold507 Месяц назад

Try sanding the boards down and redo them with a clear coat of varathane . The sanding will lighten the color considerably . Wishing you luck .

@brendaks2994 Месяц назад

I’m crazy about your hanging lamp!! How cute❤❤❤

@sharonjackson1445 Месяц назад

Abby the stain was Probably miss Labeled in the store. Take a PC of wood to the Store, then sample a fresh can of the stain. That was rather Strange. 😊

@patriciacooper3674 Месяц назад

I like the difference while at the same time I probably would have questioned it also Really like the light

@rosawilliams9145 Месяц назад

I love it! Restain the lighter ones to make them darker to match better.

@brendagreschuk-it3tc Месяц назад

You can try a clear wood sealer that is a pre stain product. It allows even penetration of the stain and allows you to wipe off if it is too dark.

@lynnestamey7272 Месяц назад

Your home is moving ahead at warp speed now, yay! Every single thing that you and Jay do now shows how close to "done" you are. Side note, kittens are way better than tv, and much more entertaining and bonus! They are great for relieving stress. I had 2 Orange 5 month old kittens, their tortishell mom, and another big gray tiger boi sleeping in my bedroom right now. Bliss!

@shadegarden7375 Месяц назад

I like the light!

@haileyoliveros Месяц назад

The same stain would color different species of wood differently and even the same wood from different trees. I think the slight contrast in colors looks nice. Like the dark of the light fixture and lighter shade. They all mingle well.

@denisewohlbier6527 Месяц назад

I like the dark boards

@nicolemanukeu2598 Месяц назад

I would apply it with a rag or wipe off after you apply with the brush. Some of the stain looked lighter when you put it in with the brush until you went over it again. The excess getting wiped off makes it lighter. The brush applies heavy like two coats at once if not wiped back.