what did we just do? (ep.23) 

They were carpenter ants, right?

😂😂😂

😂😅😂🤣😂🤣

And peanuts

😂😂😂 pretty much

"Audacity holds up my house, but tenacity renovated it!" Should be a shirt

"It comes apart that easy?" "Yeah"

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😂😂😂

Yeah, at least for a while... 😏

Yes, I'm a sucker for engineering facts!

Seconded - it was super fun to see the ridiculous antics of the builders uncovered.

yea actually i really enjoy the fun facts. its enlightening...altho i cant say i remember them but i like it

Yes more fun facts

She has a break up vid from about a year ago. Is this who she break up with at that time?

​@onwednesdayswewearpink2761 No. That was her ex husband, Tim. I think she took that video down by the way. This is her new boyfriend, nick.

What other channels do you watch a lot?

Do you watch "Raising Voyagers"...? Young couple and family remodeling/adding on to an old stone barn that was once for farm animals...I believe. It's in Italy and it's going to be gorgeous!!😊

I like Shannon Makes too. They've bought a house in Nova Scotia and are doing it all themselves. Not quite as drastic as this but still interesting

I have enjoyed Sullivan but they are sorta done with their dilapidated barn-to-home. French but I get by and use translated subtitles for topics that matter.

Me Too! The best couple on RU-vid, along with such an interesting project!

Building codes doesn't really change whether or not the builders are going to do the job correctly unfortunately

Building codes existed when that house was built as well, but you're always gonna have people who cut corners just to save themselves time or money.

​@sydney9424 that's why you hire architects! Hire us from the beginning and save time and much over the whole project!

@@Goosenugget1 Actually no until late 1960's Canada had no building codes unless it varies from province to province, this I learned from another builder's channel.

​@@VeryUnemployedThis house was an architect's house.

Yes!!!!

woaaaoowww's are amazing!

this was an experimental era lol some things were overbuilt and some things were sketchy af my house is from the 60s some things are excellent others not so much. my floors have no give from using extrememly overbuilt joists 2x12 on 12 inch center but its sheeted in black board which is sawdust and glue, it doesnt rot and termites dont like it but nailing on siding just wont hold well

I guess thank goodness they don’t! 🫠

This house played the uno reverse card with building codes.

They had WAY better quality woods, so they could low-key afford to make some questionable choices lmaoo. Now everything is made with popsicle sticks and aluminum foil

They don’t do maintenance like they use to

Aww THANK YOUU!

True!! ❤❤❤ much love from Saskatchewan eh💯💯

for sure! I wait every Wednesday for a new video

Legit! Like I know it’s their house but it’s our house too at this point 😂😌

Yea right they are so sweet 🥹 literal couple goals! Also my parents always said that construction/renovation and stuff really brings a relationship to the test. Many people start fighting a lot when a big project like this happens and end up not staying together. So from the way Jenna and Nick handle this you can really tell that they will only grow closer

We have utmost respect for each other. Nick is beyond brilliant, as we all can see, and this project would not be possible without him. Overall, we have really good communication and when something is getting done, one person leads and the other supports, which is key.

I love the way Nikki calls Jenna 'love' all the time. It's so sweet and gentle

@@JennaPhipps can we nominate you two for the amazing race? You work so well together!!

@@K-ls2kd if we got nominated in two years we probably would say yes

I still would have saved/found a home for the sofa. That said, I can’t wait to see the rebuilding.

@@Tomes23 the sofa was rotten. The wood and fabric full of years of damp and mould. It was a health hazard, as was most of the stuff in the house. Jenna really wanted to save all of the beautiful mid century stuff and there was a treasure trove of it, but unfortunately the time to save it was likely a decade ago when the water began pouring in through the roof whilst the previous owners were living there.

Especially sweet because I bet there was some concern that she might actually lose subscribers with such a big pivot in the content.

Yes, I love how all the crochet girlies are so here for this haha!

Im only new here, how many subscribers did they have when the house project started?

@@TrevorGripper69 Jenna was closing in on a million - not sure exactly how many. The home renovations put her over the top!

From what I read they paid 1.5 billion for that house. If that's true they will most likely have more than enough resources not be really worried.

After ages spent with bad tempered people, I'm watching this to reassure myself that thisngs do, in fact, happen and we can, in fact, react without getting angry. It's like therapy, 10/10 recommend.

​@@fonitronikBillion with a B? I think you might want to check those numbers again...

Tear it completely down. After the first few code violations that were pretty serious, I would not trust that anything is to code

@@fonitroniknah man, first episode they said it was cheaper than an actual house, then the permit was 45k ca on top of that so if I had to guess total cost so far would be like 200k? Maybe 300 still cheaper than a house most likely

It's so sweet!

Thinking the same 😭 im not lucky 😂

Yes!! ❤

Definitely. I’ve got mine 😊

I had mine 💔

Saammeee 😂

You can now create your very own dinosawyer

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I dont remember when they (or if they) said it was built but building codes are a relatively recent thing in some places (50's-60's) for some and I think where I live they weren't around until like 86. Before that it was mostly left to individual cities to decide if they wanted to codify anything or mostly just trust that the tradesmen/architect's/engineers were doing what was needed: That's part of why it used to be such a huge deal if an architect's/engineers house/building/bridge or whatever had issues or collapsed because you basically trusted that they did things the right way and it was proven wrong. That's also why older buildings were so "overbuilt" because they didn't have the data we do now and computer modeling to set tolerances tight enough to build things "just right" so some things might be 2x or 3x stronger than needed in some cases which is most likely what kept this house standing with all that damage and shoddy workmanship.

@@CaptainBlueTech I believe it was built in the 40s.

House won’t take that long to put back together . Proud of how much you and yours have done to house.

They said natural light is the best kind of light

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Same! Looking forward to the house build and her first crochet item in the new home.

😂 we

Same😂

Don't question it, just enjoy the ride

For me it’s bc they’re actually young ppl who might just be able to get a house

We're rooting for them!

Maybe it will eat all of the Carpenter Ants.

I used to have a poisonous toad living in the bushes at a previous house. That house had severe ant problems (pantry raiders, not carpenters) until she showed up. Finding a few toad poops confirmed what I thought: she was our new pest control lady. Despite being a danger to the dogs, I felt she more than paid her rent for her home in those bushes. Likely Jenna's new non-dangerous lizard friend is just being her new pest control guy, too.

It looks like a skink (type of lizard). It's non poisonous. We have them in Australia. They eat lots of different types of bugs so good to have around 😊

Oh contraire, mon ami!!! The reason the wood is poorer today than back in the day is that we finally realized the amount of destruction we were inflicting on the environment and passed regulation requiring a more sustainable way to harvest lumber. Conventional lumber nowadays is mostly "new growth" because the loggers now repeatedly plant and harvest trees from a designated plot in a cycle -- the lumber is lesser quality, but the environmental impact is also far less. I'll take slightly crappier wood for less deforestation any day! :)

@gnowland yes while we have regulations in most parts to reforestation while harvesting wood. But because of the level of deforestation it's lead to poorer wood.

The house was full of water damage and carpenter aunts that ate the wood! They couldn't save it people!

@@lrpcreations4016 I know! Totally necessary, still shocking to see.

@@lrpcreations4016An absolute tragedy to be sure, but I know the ways mid century modern homes often cut corners are as bad as if not worse than modern ones. At least modern building codes usually leave only fixtures as an issue in new homes, not the core structure like this old home.

At some point it would be cool to hear we are tearing out to this “x” level. Now it’s just seems so random 😬

I doubt they know the full extent of the damage. They probably just have to keep going until there is no more rot. Not much to be done for it.

How's this. I am sewing a fabric knit project bag right now!

@@eleanor8100 see 👀 it’s perfect!!!

I am crocheting a sweater ❤❤

Lol ❤😂

I'm sitting here knitting the Lady Eleanor Entrelac stole:)

So sorry about you needing cancer treatments Rob! I hope it brings you 100% healing!!! I start my treatments soon for my illness and I have to get a port put in soon for them. I have CIDP and will need them for life but am thankful that something works. It’s nothing as scary as your illness by any means ❤ Stay strong and if you ever need to vent feel free to reach out to me 🫶🏼 I can relate a little bit. Once again, you are in my prayers and I pray that chemo brings you healing!! ❤

I am so sorry to hear about your cancer treatments. No one should have to experience what you are experiencing. I promise every Wednesday there will be a video until the project is done. I hope these videos can continue to be a 20 minute escape each week for you.

Thank you to the both of you. Things are going well. 😊

Sending healing vibes and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Praying for healing.

That is a lost art these days…

😂 we are hoping for it to be done in 2026 but you never know..

@@JennaPhipps well with the luck you guys had getting just the permit to take off the roof, nothing would surprise me 😂

Me too!

I was really shocked 😂

Those nails were into end-grain, and nails have little holding power in end-grain. But, they do provide shear resistance, and keep things from moving sideways. The roof has enough weight to keep the wall from coming apart vertically. That's why those metal joist hangers are used, as it keeps all structural nailing away from the end-grain.

Jenna, I was always corrected as a kid ...girls don't sweat, we sparkle! Love.

Insulation and air sealing details. And I don't mean an air barrier - great options for adaptive membranes to help the future walls breath but keep your humidex levels steady :)

Here in the Netherlands they are building a lot of new homes with thick brick walls with great insulation, triple pane windows, heat pump and solar panels. And omg what a big saving on monthly power and gas bills.

Agreed… Using Nick’s “fun fact “ analogy… Consider checking your local building code requirements for exterior walls . We did a similar rebuild thinking we were saving money and helping the planet by keeping the original structure and studs (preserving/salvaging what we could), only to find out way too far down the road that in our area, all exterior walls must be at least 6” thick to accommodate current insulation code regulations. The original structure had 2x4s like yours. It was a very expensive mistake to fix after the fact. The choices we were giving to remedy when it came time to proceed with insulation permit was to either replace all exterior walls or add 2” scab to all exterior studs. Since the entire house was pretty much built and ready for insulation at this point, we were screwed. Sharing so you can avoid a similar mishap now before you’re as far down the road as we were. Best wishes to you both! I really enjoy your channel.

Well, they are in the Pacific Northwest, so the climate is pretty pleasant all year round (except for the rain). It might not make sense to spend the extra time and square footage to do that. If they were in Alberta, that might be a different story.

Me too!!

I don’t want more, BUT Jenna does it very nicely.

I noticed that the other day too

You should do videos!

Great job! But 700 gallons is not a lot compared to 13 dumpster bins that Jenna and Nick have filled up already.

💯%. Thanks Nick👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

It's kind of a two-floor corral.

Considering the buildings age and location it might not have even have been within the city's true borders at construction, but at the same time building codes are relatively new in the history of building things with many cities not having them (or having only a few) since like the 60's-80's. But if this was county land when built I can pretty much guarantee there was little to no codes/inspections they needed to follow.

Hey don’t forget about the carpenter ants. 😂 they made up like 40% of the structure.

She was probably annoyed at the noises from you sitting on the deck, living your lives. Some neighbors are weird AF and won't talk to you about these things, but will cut down your property. Hopefully your mom sued her or filed an official complaint and got the money to fix the deck.

not as dramatic as this but i remember coming home to the neighbours having cut down the tree in front of my grandparents house because it quote ‘scratched their car’. like? they could have told us that and we could’ve cut the branches but no they just waited until my grandparents were on vacation and removed the whole thing 💀😭

@@coolcat2424 That's so messed up! Why can't people just communicate? I feel like they maybe didn't like the tree in the first place, so they made up an excuse to cut it down.

WHAAAATTT! THIS IS A THING PEOPLE DO??? I just thought it would be a good bit for a TV comedy show

@@JennaPhipps unfortunately!! 😅 It makes the bit even better now being a real thing 🤣

Solotubes. I have them in my interior bathrooms, living room and craft/family room. No leaks after 20 years of use and replacing the roof. Visitors ask how to turn off the light in the bathroom. No switch its the sun. 😂 They give tons of light. Only downside is you don't see the sky.