Best Friend Calls Me Out on My Makeovers | Fixing What You Don't See and Q + A!!!
Today I'm having my best friend call me out while fixing what you don't see and updating BAIB space with my family over at Squarespace! Head to www.squarespace.com/metz to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! To check out more of BAIB or even partake, be sure to click over: www.baib.space
I needed a day to play catch up on life so I had my best friend come over to see what she could call me out on not finishing (stuff you do not see and I intentionally shoot around) while I finished up some other deadlines. After she left, I went through and fixed what I could when I had time off. Although I didn't tackle everything I was called out for, such is life! We'll have to do a part two. Thank you Squarespace for sponsoring this video.
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Don't come at me bro for how long this is. I know it isn't a build or a makeover but your girl needed to tackle the things you actually don't see in my videos. I wanted to make it a bit of a trio video incorporating the latest with www.baib.space , my new chapter to come and how you shouldn't beat yourself up if you don't get ALL the things done all the time. Tackle it when you can! You got this xx.
Love long videos! Loved this video! You are super inspiring Rachel!
This is exactly where I am in a couple of rooms. Honestly, this is the satisfying part to watch. The final touches are so daunting but total finish it.
wait, who doesn't like long videos?!
P.s. if your cutting in paint in little areas and need it straight without taping everything have a plastic putty knife in hand to hold along the walls edge and a damp cloth to whipe the putty kife off so it wont blead paint where you dont want it
I love this comment! Its so true though expect the unexpected! Sometimes diy's just dont turn out out how we pictured it in our heads. It can be a happy accident or Pintrest fail!
i wanna be Rachel after uni🥺
These are my favorite videos!! I LOVE seeing creators go back and talk about what they’d do differently. Helps me a ton!
5 month toy did amazing
My advice is for you to get into modeling.
Rachel, you are looking so much happier from within. I am sure you’ve been going through plenty of things behind the scenes that we don’t know about and maybe you aren’t FEELING like you’re happier and healthier and what have you. Just wanted to tell you I think you are so genuine, I admire you so much, and I can see a warm light shining from within. 💕 Love your videos and watching your journey so much.
Hey I just discovered you lol I love all your videos. I just bought my first house is a older house you are giving a lot of ideas but I’m still not 100% confident. I show my mom your videos she said can she come help you with your house 😂 I told her I wish that will be so cool. ❤️
Yay!
Omg I think I need to do something similar in my house as well, those things that you say later... And it is never ahahahah
Haha
This was super inspiring! I have so many small fix-its around my house - hang some pictures that have been leaning against the wall for months, fix a hole in the wall, sand and paint over wood filler in my kitchen. I need to go around my house and just tackle each one!
I wanna be a baib like you when I grow up!
Hgx
I’m confused is this hollys house or Lindsey’s?
Girl you left so much undone! Hahah
Listening to you talk about your best friend is making me emotional thinking about my best friend. Relationships with other women are seriously the most enriching part of life.
Ok not to be annoying or anything but don’t u feel like the black in the hallway makes the space feel so much smaller? It’s already a narrow space, and having the black on the ceiling brings down the height so much more and makes it feel a bit closing in imo
We love you, Rachel Metz!
Love the vision girl 💛✨🌙
I decorate with clocks and do not put batteries in them. They are all set to 10:10!!
I love everything about this video. Inspiring me to just tackle those small annoying things!!!
Does anyone know what wall texture is?
I’m praying you answer this. I painted my stairs a mate black (floor paint) and added a bit of grit. The previous owner had glossy paint and I found myself constantly slipping. ( why I went with the matte black. My question is now. What can I use to seal it without me slipping and breaking my neck. I find everything sticks to. Pain to clean (kids) and it’s just looks to dull and flat for my liking. Love your work
I love the copper shelves at 3:39. Is there a video for these?
Everything is on my channel xx.
You seem really down to earth, I'm glad I found your channel 😊😊 I've been on a journey of a more positive path and I am trying to absorb as much positivity from others . . . Hopefully that doesn't sound too bad 😂🤣 . . . I've recently parted ways with my family and its been a struggle . . . . Finding channels with content like yours and people like you have been a lot of help! . . . Thank you 😊😊
Thank you for your love and support!
Use a drop cloth! Remove outlet and switch plates prior to painting! Eggshell is great for walls and/or trim...not OK for ceilings. Paint like a pro
I try to break down my reno jobs into steps and complete each before moving on to a new one. I go bit by bit rather than flat out so I do things correctly and completely, otherwise I make mistakes that bug me every time I look at them.
I was really concerned about watching this video because I thought your friend would be scolding you! I appreciated what she did in terms of putting blue tape on everything so that you could see without her going this here and this here and that there. Maybe think of painting as something that you do that makes the place look great and you never have to do it again, unlike dishes that you have to do every damn day.
Thanks for watching XX.
This was so refreshing! I am renovating a house right now and I find myself knit picking every little detail that I don't have exactly perfect and this was a really good reminder that it isn't a show home. Thank you!!!!
Thanks for watching xx.
girl i got my bedroom idea with my wife on the video that you did on January!!!!we couldn't imagine what you can do. WELL DONE!!!!
Thank you for watching!
I love this idea I'm gonna have tape all around my house now 🤣🤣🤣
I really like this video. There are tons of unfinished stuff like this in my house, too, so I can totally relate! And the sad part is that it takes a lot of time for an amateur like me to fix since I don’t really have that much spare time 😭 Love seeing your hair down and also this outfit, you are very very pretty 🥰
i don't blame you, trim is the WORST. it takes so much more time than one would think, with mitered corners, all the measurements are different, filling, caulking, painting, ugh. it makes a huge difference, but you gotta be in the mood to deal with all of it.
The worst.
Just a lil parenthesis to say how gorgeous you look❣️
Awe thank you!
Living for your videos! I love seeing the raw footage of makeover reality when tackling such major projects. You’ve inspired a lot of my home Renos and the documentation of this one woman show! Now I just need to give myself permission to take my (not perfect) footage and figure out how to edit it 🤓 can’t wait to showcase my work and join your BAIB space! 😍 I admire your content quality/consistency and your resiliency/ability to adapt, all while helping others along the way. You truly are an inspiration🙏🏼
I can't wait to see it! Thanks for the love xx.
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! LOVE YOU GIRLIE!!!
Thank you!
You've been KILLING IT lately. Excited to see what's next for you!
I appreciate that xx.
I paint the ceilings the same color as the walls, makes the room look bigger and I don’t have to be careful. I did a dark almost black purple in our dining room in one house and it was sumptuous.
You just gave me hope that I can and will find my best friend! I'm almost 30 and the universe removed everyone from my life for one reason or another. It feels like I'll be alone forever but I'm hopeful 😁 thank you!
Thanks for being here for me xx.
Oh girl my best friend and I most be toxic 😂 compared to y’all relationship. I love your channel so much. Congratulations again on the website sounds like such a beautiful community.
Thanks for watching!
Love how real you are😍
Thanks for watching!
am i the only one that thinks it's amazing that rachel can be in a robe, have her hair up, wearing slippers and she's walking around DIYing like nothing? i'd be plopping myself down on that couch and not moving until tomorrow.
Haha thank you!
(About baib) May I ask maybe a silly question, is this available live throughout the world or just in the USA? I live in Scotland, UK and would love to view baib xXxx
@Living to DIY with Rachel Metz omg thank you for replying 💖 and woohoo can't wait to see 😊😍 xXx
It's called badass international broads so yes!
Going through major deja vu while reading these comments
I love this because I need to do this for myself LOL I think I’m going to do it so I can hold myself accountable. There are things that honestly would take me 5 minutes to completely finish or fix but I now have so much anxiety around finishing it now lol even though it’s not a big deal, I just like to move on to the next thing because I get excited
Don't beat yourself up Rachel, you do AMAZING work, but the feeling of achievement when all the "little bits" are done is so COOL :)
Positive messages received🙌🏼Having a friend like that is the best!! Thank you Rachel☺️ I ❤️ your channel.
You go girl, KEEP IT REAL!! We appreciate you!!
I love you teeth. 😬
Me while watching the intro...... Bf: (playing ML) Is that Rachel? The handygirl? Me: (oh! He recognized Rachel voice huh?) "Yeah and she looks so beautiful!" Him: (takes my phone) "Oh shoot! She looks stunning with that untied hair" 😳🥰😍
Dammmmm Rachel u make me feel better about my mess ups🤣
So satisfying watching you get all these things done! Love it!
Nice hair. Thanks for inspiring me. I started my youtube channel just this year and it was one of my plan for 2020. Right now I only have few subscribers but it's okay, it would grow as time goes by. I thought of starting a youtube channel coz i wanted to share what I have taught in school and when time comes to retire I have something to look forward to and I am hoping that just like you, I would be successful in this endeavor. More power to us!
Hi Rachel I love your vids and I watch them ASAP. i work at a construction company and I come to the properties to take a final look for the boss. We usually caulk the edges - of anything. For instance, the edges of the light fixtures, trim, door locks, the outlet cover things, etc. love you girl don’t mean to come off like I’m tryna add to your plate ❤️
I love your vibe girl! I feel uplifted everytime I see you... 😘
I’m so glad I found this channel. You are very real and aren’t afraid to show it. That’s such an amazing quality to see in social media. Such a great role model and influence! And seeing your work and things you like but also fix- that’s so wonderful to see. I’ve learned enough from your channel, I’m off to buy my first power tool. Nothing scary- just a screw driver/ drill. I want to hang shelves and other things 😊
Yas girl! Well said, keep it up!
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS THAT WELL I SHOULD SAY THI WAS GREAT IM GOING TO TRY THE EXCERSIZING ...SLOW N STEADY IM DISABLE HAVE CONSTAT PAIN ON MY R..LOWER BACK. BUT IM GOING TO TRY N TWICKET A LITTLE THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGE WORD. AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....
She looks beautiful with the hair down, lots of blessings Rachel.
Girl u are so damn pretty. It’s me, ya hype fan👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Love this lil Q&A
I love your videos! I'm so in the same boat. I need to re-do a lot of areas in my studio apartment and it's not just about time but also MONEY! I have to wait until I have the money and time.
If you don't have one already you should create a discord server for people who want to have constant conversations.
Amazing. What you are trying to create with this new website is incredible. I am getting my butt in gear this week to submit something. ( I am a "boss lady" and have built up my little company for the past 10 years. This has been my biggest year yet and it's only getting better. ) You definitely inspire me and coming up with this website to bring all of us women together is amazing. Bravo!
Just a suggestion: use auto body Bondo on the edge of the door. Wood filler/wall putty won’t last long on the edge of a door. It’ll chip within months.
THANK YOU for posting this video!! Gave me the motivation to do several undone home projects around the house today.
This is hilarious!!!
Love you but had to stop watching because the dinging on the fixes counter was so annoying
I love your channel! You’re killin it
OMG, I am from Costa Rica, you totally have to, this is a total paradise!!!!!
Does Holly have any plans on changing the color of the dog room since she’s chosen green as her accent color in the majority of the house?
I love this so much! I hope, hope, hope that Rachel's next place is a fixer so she can have so many projects to share with us.
Been watching for a while and was really taken back at you lack of finishing skills. A well styled room falls apart to the lack of finish. That is why I put a thumb down.
There are 5 mid rolls in the first 15 minutes. Were those placed by you or did USworlds add them? Either way, they’re a turnoff when I open your video.
Hahahha...Thank you so much for being so real.😍😍😍
Loved. This.
love seeing more of how Rachel kicks ass!!! love it.
I LOVE watching this channel and learning from you. I started watching this summer during the quarantine and I have been addicted ever since. Can’t wait to join Baib space. But darlin, you have NEVER explained who Holly was and how you came to be there. Thank you for explaining. It sounds like an incredibly generous thing for both of you to do for one another. And a great inspiration! ❤️ Thank you Rach! I look forward to always experiencing you journey as long as you are willing to share!
omg baib space is such a good idea !!! So amazing💘
I honestly digged the writing on the wall before you covered it up such a cool look!!
Thank you!
Ha, i LOVE this!!! I love to bengwatch your videos all day
Thank you xx.
I love your best friend, she was totally entertaining to watch. And I love how she good naturedly placed the tape and said a few words in a way that was more loving criticism than judgement. :)
She's the best.
Caulk your painters tape. It will change your paint game.
Most anxiety inducing Easter egg hunt ever
Let's trim it up! Lol
This is awesome. A reminder that we are all human and we do our best. It's just impossible to do every single thing. I needed to see this. I have some incomplete DIYs. Love you and your channel 🖤
A snagging list...no shade, no shame!!!! Just life!
After watching your last video on BAIB a while back, I did some soul searching and it truly has caused me to live with more intention. Whenever I'm feeling down (which is a lot cause chronic depression lol) I just try to think of your encouraging words. So thanks for being you and for sharing your journey ❤️
Yes. I ve been so overwhelmed my daughter and I wanted a quick revamp in her room a part of it was a desk since she needs one now. Three months on back order😫 can finish it.....
You are an inspiration beyond words. I’ve been such a people pleaser my whole life.. and been going thru major “personal/emotional revamp”(?) for last 2 years... I enjoy your content thoroughly. You’re a beast lady 🖤
It was actually pretty satisfying to watch all the touch up projects you tackled. How many did you end up getting done?
The 95% club!! I’m here for it 👋🏻
Hands up to Holly!
taping and having a video journal of what needs to ne fixed is so smart. That way the lil leftover projects dont get lost
This is what I need to do! I am the queen of getting a project to 95% then moving on to the next 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏽♀️
My husband complains that I do 90% and leave the rest for him...just last week I started to take down the exterior stairs to our split entry. He had to finish up because I hurt my hip and can’t stand for long periods of time, he’s retired as of April 1st so it’s not like I’m hogging his weekends. 🤣
Great video. Thank you for sharing, you’re making me feel like I’m more capable than I think. 🦋
Love this video 😍 Real life of a real human without a mr kate team to go behind finishing tedious stuff. I'm going to do the same in my own house!!! Thank you very much 😊 Take care😘
Sounds of ring is so bothering
I can relate so much to when you explained what the turning point was. I judge people so much on how they treat my dog and how he reacts to someone.
Love your energy, your inner & outer beauty & admire your skills & drive ~ 🙏🏼 thanks for your inspiration Rachel ❤️
Everyone needs a friend like Lindsay. She'll help tell you what needs to be worked on while pointing out all the amazing things you've already accomplished..
😂😂😂I love your friend, she tells it like it is. Had a good laugh. The house is looking amazing just all those bits and pieces.
My husband and I got pregnant finally after trying for 2 years. Our son will be born Jan 31 ish and my 2021 is just being the best mom I can wile trying to do some DIY’s for my me time. Thanks for sharing and being so real with us. ❤️
@Anna Noronha Congratulations to you too! Stay safe out there.
That’s so exciting! Congrats. Motherhood is so special. We’re due with our second in March.