Starting Our Extreme Fireplace Makeover | Budget Breakdown + How I Design Part 1 of 2
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You know the name of the game lately - PHASES while we build through this breakup. Holly and I are quickly making our way through her home which sort of makes me sad because it’s only been three months haha. I wanted to go into depth with how Holly and I are going about each of these makeovers because honestly, I couldn’t find ONE digestible tutorial to sit through that got to the point and removed the fluff. PLEASE don’t hate me breaking it up in two parts! I rarely do this. We will be diving into finishing up the fireplace build and a budget friendly refresh of the living room in part two!
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Roller I applied flooring with: homedepot.sjv.io/DEqDn
Roller cover: homedepot.sjv.io/DEqDn
(3) 2 x 4's
3 inch wood screws
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Box cutter to remove caulk
Laser level (you need your own tri-pod or purchase separately): homedepot.sjv.io/ovDvY
"Ultra Pure White" flat finish by Behr
Drop cloth: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-6-Ft-x-9-Ft-Medium-Duty-Canvas-Drop-Cloth-69CV8/203737046
Painters tape: homedepot.sjv.io/BWGqq
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WELL HELLO AGAIN MY BEAUTIFUL USworlds FAMILY! Gosh I have missed you so - I am back and there is so much coming. This is definitely on the different side of things but NEWS FLASH ...you guys know me better than I know myself SOOOO that being said - welcome to a new portion of my life, loving you always xx.
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Omg I freaked out when I realized you posted yesterday bc my notifs are on but you give me sooooo many cool ideas!! Love seeing the realistic meeting!
Can you put the music for this video !!! I love it
Missed you too my gorgeous!You can do this!And by this I mean all of it 😘Sending all my support from Greece!
If there's one thing I could recommend, it would be for you two to have live plants around the house, especially where guests are more frequent. I never took my mom's advice too serious, but plants really do take in the bad energy. From people or pets. You'll notice it as the exposed side will be dried up. It's always better for bad energy to fall onto a plant than on a human being. Yall are lovely ladies and I think that would be a good addition since ya'll are very active on your daily life
Thanks for the behind the scenes with you and Holly! Like seeing how your minds work
What did you put over the black paint? I didn't hear it mentioned in the video or in the description.
The second part to the flooring paint. It's two parts.
What?
I USED TO THINK U WERE CRAZY FOR ALWAYS USING a level now i love it and use it all the time cuz the shit works everything before was crooked and I didn't care but it just takes a second and now i love my work
Haha thank you!
Why wouldn't you just take off the face plate for the outlet and paint?! SMH
Caught red handed. Or face plated.
Ooooops.
My daughter and I watch A LOT of British ( and Korean) TV!! You might like Landlords and tenants..it’s a lil old so might be hard to find...it might still be on Netflix.
Oh thank you!
Yes! Love me a black fireplace 🖤🖤🖤
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your a badass lady
Trying xx.
Yes love budget break down! Please give more.
You got it.
Yes please on the budget meetings with cost breakdowns Thank you
You got it xx.
Lol @ your broom trick! 🤣 I painted my gas fireplace (inside and the surrounding tiles) with the high heat paint. It’s held up for years, plus it gives me peace of mind when we have it on. Looks great ladies!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 budget friendly renos are always the best to do first. 👍🏼
I need to know how you kept that white shirt white!
Love watching how your brain works!!!! Great job friend!
I like the 3 rd option the best myself.
Yessss, please more budget break down. I want more videos having to do with behind the scenes. Anything that you do with the renovations that has to do with money or planning I wanna KNOW!!!
love how you dog is terrified of a broom ,so is my, what is it with them ?
I have an old fireplace that’s brick , but the brick was ruined by a paint remover so now idk what to do with it . Maybe I should do something like this!
Can't wait to see the final result! You chose a really modern style for the fireplace, well done Sara Nena DIY
I LOVE this kind of style. I cannot wait for more videos.
I am in LOVEEE with the black fireplace! that paint is a game changer!
I’m a new subby. I found your vids and binged watch them all cause I’m also a lady of DIY! I love your channel 💜
5:49 LOVE the painting skills! Seriously! If I was painting in a beautiful “floofy” robe, the robe would be ruined with paint within seconds.
Love this! Is there any reason why you don't use a power sander when you need to scruff up smooth surfaces?
Just the paint jobs and the wood up top made it look so much more modern, can't wait to see it finished! I hope U style some rustic wood logs in there
I loved everything about this video! You’re so talented!!😍❤️
Anything you do Rachel is amazing. So proud of you 👍❤️
rachel is one of those channels that i can binge watch and re-watch because i just cannot have enough content! she is so talented and has a way of filming that captivates you. as someone with short attention span its very rare for me to stay interested and i love her videos
rachel i am free to hang out tomorrow when i am free
Loved the thought process:). That floor paint looks amazing. I have old brown tile in my bathroom, and this definitely gave me some ideas of maybe painting it!
Thank you!
I found this one so boring and anticlimactic. I have no interest in the reno meetings thing. And you saying that you’re gonna make videos more in depth and in parts because you’re almost done with the house is basically just code for “I’m running out of content and need to milk every last opportunity” at the expense of viewers like me 🤷🏻♀️ seems like other viewers like this approach so I’m sure they’ll keep watching.
You're allowed to not like how it's done but why be so rude about it 🤦♀️
Sorry you felt that way! You win some, you lose some. Thanks for the feedback Carson!
I was soooo excited for the result that i didn't even realise that this video was just the start of it all, and felt disappointed when it ended lol looking good so far though.
Breaking it into two parts since I need to run power and have to study electrical.
LOVE THE BUDGET BREAK DOWN
Thank you!
So glad someone else knows about the other one!
It's so good!
I love how you do things in your robe and slippers😅. I have to make production out of putting on my messy clothes for housework. 💕
Thank you!
I can't wait for Part 2! Love your videos :D
Thank you!
You two planning are legit so adorable 💜
Thank you!
My husband and I just bought a house and I’m going to be following your DIYs for our new house!!
Yay!
I know what you mean about measuring a ton of times. Our apartment is super crooked 🙄 made it a nightmare when we repainted our cabinets and went to hang the doors again
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Please give us a house tour once everything is finished🙏🏽😍
You got it xx.
Ahahah that broom thing!!! So funny!! 🤣🤣
Haha
Truly amazed that you are able to clean a sooty fireplace and apply black paint in a white shirt! And it stays white! Lol
Haha
I don’t even have a fireplace but I still needed to watch lol
Haha
rachel metz is SO down to earth and ALWAYS helping her friends and keeping their budgets in mind. Such a fantastic channel
Thank you!
Can't wait to watch part 2!!!
Can't wait to do part 2!
Measure 5 million times. 🤣🤣i feel you on that.
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Love this!! Glad you’re breaking this down to smaller projects.
I appreciate that.
I love option 3
Love the feedback.
Would LOVE a budget planning and breakdown video!! And how to plan buy vs diy budget/time advice :) thx for all you helpful and inspirational videos !
You got it!
Breakfast carbs are the best! I can't wait to see the final product!!
Thank you for watching!
My favorite thing to do on my lunch break is eat my lunch while watching your videos !!! They are so good . You need a show !!
I appreciate that xx.
Your videos are so entertaining
I appreciate that.
The way you make me want my own home so bad- i cannot wait to finally be old enough to have my own home so I can renovate it. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me🥺💜
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YES!! acorn tv is the best. incredible dramas and hilariously fun comedies to watch. definitely a refuge from the dark going on in the world around us.
I am so obsessed.
I enjoyed the "Budget Meeting' segment of the video. It's always cool to see the thinking behind the creativity or how it's all put together.
Thank you!
Love this type of video👍🏼
Thank you!
Rachel... your shoes? what are those?
Nike Rivah Boots!
Option #3!
Aww so wanted to see the rest...😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂🙏🏼🥰
@Living to DIY with Rachel Metz can't wait.🥰🙏🏼
I know! You'll see why I need to break it down in two parts.
Does anyone else has absolutely no audio?
@Living to DIY with Rachel Metz I just closed my chrome and loaded the video and everything was golden 🙌
Oh no! I hope not.
Budget discussion, material selection, numerous decision making... all of this is part of the DIY process and I love seeing it. I hope we see more of it in the future. Looking forward to part 2! (I am low key looking forward to seeing the projects that you will tackle in your own house)
Me too, can't wait to have my own home.
What you're doing is awesome! I love all the break down videos :)
Thank you!
Hi Rachel. I love your work and the spaces you create. I wonder if I shared pictures of a space with you would you be willing to share ideas on how to make that space a work office space?
@Living to DIY with Rachel Metz Thank you for your reply. Fair enough.
I am booked until November!
Boss Lady 💪
Thank you!
I would LOVE more of a budget breakdown. I am legit in love with this channel! I can’t wait for when you post the 2nd part of this. Thank you for always being so candid and encouraging. I can’t wait to get started on my own projects! ❤️
Thank you for watching! I'll go into even more depth with part two.
Why is your Nike sponsorship taking so long... You're the epitome of "just do it" 😁
I agree!
I love seeing the behind the scenes of renos, because it gives me a more realistic idea of what things cost and whatnot.
Yay! I will go in more depth part 2
Is Holly your sister? So sweet of you for helping her making over this home!
Watch the shed video - it'll explain!
Going to be a new home owner this year. Home renovations on a budget
Yay! Congrats!
absolutely loved this. you are amazing!!
Thank you!
Pretty much everything on Acorn TV we get for free in the UK so thanks for the recommendations haha! X
Oh rad!
I can’t wait for the rest of your projects to come out I’m so excited!! 🥰
Me too! I can't wait.
Stop!!! why did you have to show me The Other One.. I'm obsessed now!
It's so good.
I would love to see more on how you decide on budget, layout, color etc. I liked seeing your vision boards and the price points. That is very helpful to see for inspiration and how we can do something similar at home.
You got it! It'll be more in depth part 2
Why did I think Acorn TV was „a Quarantv“ 😂😂
Haha
I swear I didn't recognize you from the thumbnail 3 times yesterday and today when I opened USworlds I said who is this what channel I'm subscribed to untill I clicked on the video hhh You look bomb sis
Thank you!
Loved watching the thought processes you go through before beginning your project. Especially the three options. 😊👍🏻
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Can’t wait to see the finished fireplace!!! 😍😍😍 love the black paint!
Me either!
That fire place looks sooooooo much better!!!! And it’s not even finished!!!!! 😱 can’t wait for part 2!!!!! 😆😆
I can't wait xx.
I was just watching your cake pops holloween videos. you are so talented over all.
I appreciate that xx.
Option 3! 😍😍 It really does fit the house, but the design is perfect too. *WOOHOO! THANKS FOR THE TRIAL CODE FOR ACORN* 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Been wanting to try it all year and just forget.
Thank you for watching and your feedback!
She's back!! And once again it's amazing! Thank you for sharing
Trying out something new xx.
It’s the girl power in those Videos for meeee PERIODT!!! I love to See how you two just do Everything Aline! It empowers me everytime!
Love you!
Anyone else super focused on the big gob of paint in front of the fireplace?
Living to DIY with Rachel Metz yea I know. It’s just my OCD zeroed in on it and I couldn’t stop looking at it. I kept waiting for you to address it but you never did!
Hahaha straight edge razor gets it right up xx.
I LOOOVE DIY AND INTERTIOR DESIGN....but I love even more how beautiful Rachel Metz is and always will be.
You're so sweet xx.
Bottom line upfront: I AM NOT A FAN OF THE RUSTOLEUMFLOOR PAINT. I painted my kitchen tile floor 2+ months ago in white. The can said 2 coats, but to cover it well I ultimately needed 4 coats. Afterwards, I applied 2 layers of topcoat because my faith in the product was dwindling. A day project turned into 3+ days. My budget was tight to begin with, but I had to purchase 2 additional cans of paint at $50 a pop just to cover the floor adequately. Even after being meticulous with controlling pet hair from settling into the paint, it still happend because full cure time is 7 days. Imo durability is sub-par as well. I dropped a small cup and saucer a month after the floor was completed. Unfortunately, the paint peeled and crinkled in 4 areas because of it. I could go on, but I regret the project, and for $50 a gallon I expected far better results than what I received. I have photos, but yeah, obviously can't share it here. Anyway, I hope this helps someone.
@Living to DIY with Rachel Metz anytime!
I appreciate this feedback!
loved this more detailed video. cant wait to see the final result! and hopefully a full house tour eventually!
Thank you watching!
Hello, The fireplace was great. much love💕
Living to DIY with Rachel Metz ❤️
Thank you!
So excited to finish fireplace. Missed Cali tho 😔
Me too! I'll put more Cali!
Such a smooth finish on the base!
Thank you!
Your videos are whats motivating me to renovate my lil space..even thru depression. Keep it up ma!
I appreciate the love xx.
..LOL...I CANT TELL IF SHES TALKING OR YOU YOU GUYS SOUND THE SAME.....THE PROJECT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL IT WILL BE BEAUTIFULLY DONE GOS BLESS YOU N YOUR FAMILY
Thank you Olga!
I just binged on all of Acorn's "Line of Duty." If you like police/crime drama, you'll love it- amazing cast and writing!
Oh I need to watch it.
Love love love
Thank you!
Rachel, you are literally my role model! All i know how to do is use a screwdriver and sand and paint. But demolition and constructing something now that's something I want to strive for! Keep at it! I love that your using your platform to show the world your talents but a shining light for girls that can do boy stuff too ! HELLO lol! :)
Thank you Diana!
Love it! Is there a way to share our own builds with you?
DM's
When I had the notification i literally squealed lol❤️
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The breakdown of it all, I love! I love all the in depth stuff you add to any of your videos, it really does help when I start looking into projects to do around the house. Thanks for all the tips and tricks! Also would you redo room by room or little by little what you can in each room? I been holding off on doing certain changes because I'm just not sure if it'll be smart or money saving wise to try and do little by little when I can in each room. Any thoughts?
Everything has been going in phases here!
I always do three coats of paint and four cut ins. I hate seeing any variation in color. Can you say OCD?!!!
I am always glad to see anything that you post! I do enjoy the budget meetings, it does make things much more realistic. I thought you chose the option that said no demo?? Obviously I was wrong. Can't wait to see the next part.
Holly's hair is so goddamn beautiful! I love the makeover as always!!!