1 00:00:01,085 --> 00:00:02,501 Every forever home has its own story. 2 00:00:02,503 --> 00:00:04,086 [Drew] And we can't wait to help tell it. 3 00:00:04,121 --> 00:00:06,088 It's been in my family for generations. 4 00:00:06,165 --> 00:00:08,090 Let me smash! Let me smash! 5 00:00:08,092 --> 00:00:09,216 [Jonathan] This is the next step. 6 00:00:09,218 --> 00:00:11,093 [woman 1] The next chapter in my life. 7 00:00:11,170 --> 00:00:14,096 -Hiyah! -[Jonathan] Love it. 8 00:00:14,173 --> 00:00:16,181 [Drew] After you. Welcome home. 9 00:00:16,183 --> 00:00:17,850 -[woman 2] Oh, my goodness. -[man 1] Look at this! 10 00:00:17,852 --> 00:00:19,351 [man 2] Oh, wow. 11 00:00:19,353 --> 00:00:21,228 -Let's go! -It feels like home. 12 00:00:24,358 --> 00:00:25,691 Group hug. 13 00:00:34,118 --> 00:00:36,326 [Jonathan] So how are you finding it with baby life? 14 00:00:36,328 --> 00:00:37,745 I'm streamlining things. 15 00:00:37,821 --> 00:00:39,538 I'm efficient with changing diapers 16 00:00:39,540 --> 00:00:41,373 and all the swaddling. 17 00:00:41,450 --> 00:00:45,085 So you're saying that you're actually becoming more time efficient? 18 00:00:45,162 --> 00:00:47,671 I mean, speaking of busy schedules, Alex and Ginger. 19 00:00:47,673 --> 00:00:49,465 They don't have a baby schedule, 20 00:00:49,467 --> 00:00:51,508 but they definitely have a doggy schedule. 21 00:00:51,510 --> 00:00:52,634 Yeah. 22 00:00:52,711 --> 00:00:54,344 We met at University of Connecticut 23 00:00:54,388 --> 00:00:55,804 when we were both in school. 24 00:00:55,881 --> 00:00:57,514 And we've been together six years. 25 00:00:57,516 --> 00:00:59,183 [Alex] We did long distance for two years 26 00:00:59,185 --> 00:01:01,268 when I moved back to California. 27 00:01:01,270 --> 00:01:03,729 And then I moved out here and have been here for about a year. 28 00:01:03,731 --> 00:01:05,564 Hi. 29 00:01:05,566 --> 00:01:08,442 We got our two puppies, Lily and Koda, nine months ago. 30 00:01:08,519 --> 00:01:10,736 And this was the home that we brought them home to. 31 00:01:10,813 --> 00:01:13,197 And they're really like our two kids right now. 32 00:01:13,199 --> 00:01:16,366 Just like kids, you kind of adjust your home 33 00:01:16,368 --> 00:01:17,451 to work for the pups. 34 00:01:17,453 --> 00:01:19,453 Yeah. 35 00:01:19,530 --> 00:01:21,121 [Alex] This was my grandparents' home. 36 00:01:21,198 --> 00:01:23,582 They moved in here about in the 1960s. 37 00:01:23,584 --> 00:01:25,584 I lived right down the stree from them, 38 00:01:25,661 --> 00:01:27,419 so I pretty much grew up here as well. 39 00:01:27,496 --> 00:01:30,923 My grandparents were the most loving individuals. 40 00:01:30,925 --> 00:01:34,093 They were like second parents to me. 41 00:01:34,211 --> 00:01:36,845 My grandmother passed away about five years ago. 42 00:01:36,847 --> 00:01:39,765 I know that it left a hole in my grandfather's heart. 43 00:01:39,767 --> 00:01:42,226 So my grandfather was living here by himself. 44 00:01:42,311 --> 00:01:43,769 He asked me if I wanted to move in with him, and there was... 45 00:01:43,771 --> 00:01:45,679 I didn't even have to think twice. 46 00:01:45,681 --> 00:01:47,773 You know, we had a great two years together being roommates. 47 00:01:47,775 --> 00:01:49,566 We were the best of friends 48 00:01:49,610 --> 00:01:52,820 And he actually did pass away last year. 49 00:01:52,822 --> 00:01:54,655 One of the things that he told me 50 00:01:54,657 --> 00:01:56,198 when he so graciously left m 51 00:01:56,200 --> 00:02:00,119 the house was, he wanted us to make it our own. 52 00:02:00,121 --> 00:02:01,495 I think that's pretty cool though. 53 00:02:01,497 --> 00:02:03,205 This is a family that is very tight. 54 00:02:03,207 --> 00:02:04,540 When you become roommates with your grandpa, 55 00:02:04,542 --> 00:02:06,850 you know you're close. 56 00:02:06,852 --> 00:02:08,794 [Ginger] This is definitely an ideal house for us to raise a family in. 57 00:02:08,796 --> 00:02:10,212 And that's something we really look forward 58 00:02:10,214 --> 00:02:11,713 to doing together one day. 59 00:02:11,790 --> 00:02:13,190 The memories are beautiful. 60 00:02:13,192 --> 00:02:15,884 But our kitchen right now is pretty cramped. 61 00:02:15,886 --> 00:02:17,928 [Alex] Things are not where they should be. 62 00:02:17,972 --> 00:02:19,263 [Ginger] It can be really frustratin 63 00:02:19,265 --> 00:02:21,122 on a daily basis to 64 00:02:21,124 --> 00:02:23,350 not be in a kitchen that works, to be in a living room 65 00:02:23,352 --> 00:02:25,126 that feels really messy. 66 00:02:25,128 --> 00:02:27,604 [Alex] It is our intention t keep this house in the famil 67 00:02:27,606 --> 00:02:29,523 to pass it down to our kids eventually, 68 00:02:29,600 --> 00:02:32,109 or pass it down to our grandkids eventually. 69 00:02:32,111 --> 00:02:33,652 There were three generation 70 00:02:33,654 --> 00:02:35,487 that grew up in this household. 71 00:02:35,489 --> 00:02:37,030 And we hope to make many more. 72 00:02:37,032 --> 00:02:40,284 [Ginger] We are so excited to make this our forever home. 73 00:02:40,286 --> 00:02:42,119 But we don't know what we're doing. 74 00:02:47,209 --> 00:02:47,916 -Hey. -Hey. 75 00:02:47,918 --> 00:02:49,242 -Hey. -Hi. 76 00:02:49,244 --> 00:02:51,003 Have you literally been just standing here poised? 77 00:02:51,005 --> 00:02:53,463 -Yes, we were. -We're waiting for someone to come help us. 78 00:02:53,465 --> 00:02:54,506 -Absolutely. -[Ginger] Come on in. 79 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:58,969 All right. 80 00:02:58,971 --> 00:03:00,804 -It all begins. -It all begins. 81 00:03:00,806 --> 00:03:01,922 Happens all the time. 82 00:03:01,924 --> 00:03:04,308 -Oh, my gosh. We saw nothing. -Yes. 83 00:03:04,343 --> 00:03:06,310 That was not a very good first impression. 84 00:03:06,353 --> 00:03:07,519 Can I go over a few things? 85 00:03:07,521 --> 00:03:08,854 -Absolutely. -Please. 86 00:03:08,931 --> 00:03:10,230 I just want to know, was this like some sort of, 87 00:03:10,232 --> 00:03:11,982 like, a steam bath or something? 88 00:03:11,984 --> 00:03:13,525 At some point, what was going on? 89 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:14,860 Your guess is as good as mine. 90 00:03:14,862 --> 00:03:16,195 I have no idea. 91 00:03:16,271 --> 00:03:17,946 [Jonathan] I actually love the detail of this. 92 00:03:18,023 --> 00:03:19,781 -I don't like that. No. -[Jonathan] No? 93 00:03:19,858 --> 00:03:21,149 I mean, this was some... 94 00:03:21,226 --> 00:03:23,869 a DIY project, but I think we can do better. 95 00:03:23,871 --> 00:03:25,095 The other thing that's crazy 96 00:03:25,097 --> 00:03:26,997 is why they designed it so closed off. 97 00:03:26,999 --> 00:03:29,416 Your kitchen is tucked away behind this wall. 98 00:03:29,493 --> 00:03:30,834 Straight ahead is your living room, 99 00:03:30,836 --> 00:03:32,878 which feels very separated, 100 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:34,922 but it looks like a pretty big empty space. 101 00:03:34,924 --> 00:03:36,465 [Drew] Wait, hold on. 102 00:03:36,541 --> 00:03:39,009 -I love this. -Me too. Thank you. 103 00:03:39,011 --> 00:03:40,010 Do you both play the guitar? 104 00:03:40,012 --> 00:03:41,244 [Alex] Just me. 105 00:03:41,280 --> 00:03:43,597 Have you ever considered the harmonica? 106 00:03:44,683 --> 00:03:46,516 -A lot easier to tuck away. -[Alex] Yeah. 107 00:03:46,518 --> 00:03:48,685 [Drew] Twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five? Twenty-five? 108 00:03:48,729 --> 00:03:50,270 Probably, but they're all different. 109 00:03:50,347 --> 00:03:51,438 [Drew] Oh, my God. 110 00:03:51,515 --> 00:03:53,440 How often do you play all of them? 111 00:03:53,442 --> 00:03:55,067 -All the time. -Yeah. 112 00:03:55,143 --> 00:03:56,610 Come on, show us a little something. 113 00:04:00,407 --> 00:04:02,223 ♪ We want to fix the house ♪ 114 00:04:02,225 --> 00:04:04,201 ♪ And make it really pretty We're gonna do this reno! ♪ 115 00:04:04,245 --> 00:04:06,620 ♪ Open some walls And make the doggies happy ♪ 116 00:04:06,622 --> 00:04:08,138 I like this. 117 00:04:08,140 --> 00:04:09,831 It's just... he's off tune because this is out of tune. 118 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:10,999 -Right. -Exactly. 119 00:04:11,001 --> 00:04:12,918 I appreciate how much he loves guitars, 120 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:15,337 but the clutter of it drives me crazy. 121 00:04:15,414 --> 00:04:16,338 How do you really feel? 122 00:04:16,340 --> 00:04:17,839 Yeah, well, honestly... 123 00:04:17,916 --> 00:04:20,217 -Yeah, they got to go. -[Jonathan] Yeah, I get it. 124 00:04:20,219 --> 00:04:22,803 There's a way for us to curate 125 00:04:22,805 --> 00:04:24,179 the ones that you want to showcase 126 00:04:24,181 --> 00:04:25,347 by maybe getting them up on a wall. 127 00:04:25,349 --> 00:04:26,390 -Right. -Please. 128 00:04:26,392 --> 00:04:27,549 Getting them out of the way. 129 00:04:27,551 --> 00:04:28,767 Clearly, you don't use the fireplace 130 00:04:28,769 --> 00:04:30,352 'cause it's covered in guitars. 131 00:04:30,354 --> 00:04:32,854 Do you want to keep a nice fireplace feature? 132 00:04:32,856 --> 00:04:34,398 Do you want a TV over here? 133 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:35,857 -Yes. -Yeah. I think at TV would be great. 134 00:04:35,859 --> 00:04:37,943 Yeah. We want to use this room for entertaining. 135 00:04:37,945 --> 00:04:39,611 And this was the playroom. 136 00:04:39,613 --> 00:04:40,946 This was the place where we'd bring our toys over. 137 00:04:41,023 --> 00:04:42,614 We'd play with our trucks. 138 00:04:42,616 --> 00:04:44,491 [Jonathan] Well, any playtime or entertaining would be hard 139 00:04:44,493 --> 00:04:46,702 with this wall, creating such a separation 140 00:04:46,704 --> 00:04:48,269 between the kitchen and living room. 141 00:04:48,347 --> 00:04:50,789 But at least you have a nice, clear view of the backyard. 142 00:04:50,791 --> 00:04:52,440 [Ginger] We love the backyard. 143 00:04:52,442 --> 00:04:53,834 The backyard is one of the favorite spots in our house. 144 00:04:53,836 --> 00:04:55,002 Oh, this is a great yard. 145 00:04:55,004 --> 00:04:56,169 -It's big. -Thank you. Yeah. 146 00:04:56,246 --> 00:04:57,296 We love it out here. 147 00:04:57,298 --> 00:04:58,839 And we're out here all the time. 148 00:04:58,915 --> 00:05:00,549 We eat most of our meals out here. 149 00:05:00,551 --> 00:05:02,968 We hang out with the dogs and run around. 150 00:05:02,970 --> 00:05:04,845 [Alex] I used to come out here with my grandma 151 00:05:04,921 --> 00:05:06,430 and we used to have berry gardens, 152 00:05:06,473 --> 00:05:08,348 and we all got our own bush to 153 00:05:08,350 --> 00:05:11,268 take care of and make sure that it cultivated fruits. 154 00:05:11,270 --> 00:05:14,980 Can I just say this is like, "Okay, beautiful yard. 155 00:05:14,982 --> 00:05:16,398 Some things are happening." 156 00:05:18,110 --> 00:05:19,359 You know, you've got the island 157 00:05:19,436 --> 00:05:19,967 of misfit toys here and then... 158 00:05:20,045 --> 00:05:21,653 I don't know. 159 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:23,613 This is something we really, really could use your help with. 160 00:05:23,615 --> 00:05:25,699 The priority, though, is really making sure the dogs are happy... 161 00:05:25,701 --> 00:05:26,941 Yeah, yeah. 162 00:05:27,018 --> 00:05:28,702 ...making sure that the dogs are able to 163 00:05:28,704 --> 00:05:29,911 feel comfortable running 164 00:05:29,913 --> 00:05:31,663 and have more space to play fetch. 165 00:05:31,665 --> 00:05:33,832 [Ginger] Because it's so muddy and dirty, 166 00:05:33,834 --> 00:05:35,167 they're constantly tracking that inside. 167 00:05:35,169 --> 00:05:36,393 [Drew] Right. 168 00:05:36,395 --> 00:05:38,837 Natural grass, it drains better for... 169 00:05:38,914 --> 00:05:40,672 for larger dogs. 170 00:05:40,674 --> 00:05:42,549 But then you would need to have like a dog wash station out here. 171 00:05:42,551 --> 00:05:44,259 [Ginger] Oh, my God. That'd be amazing. 172 00:05:44,261 --> 00:05:45,927 I know how important it is that 173 00:05:45,929 --> 00:05:47,888 if you have a space that works for your animals, 174 00:05:47,890 --> 00:05:49,473 it makes life a whole lot easier. 175 00:05:49,475 --> 00:05:50,891 -Right, right. -Yes, exactly. Exactly. 176 00:05:50,967 --> 00:05:52,500 The other thing out here, too, 177 00:05:52,502 --> 00:05:54,269 is that I really can't wait for my family to come visit. 178 00:05:54,271 --> 00:05:55,437 They all live on the East Coast. 179 00:05:55,439 --> 00:05:56,855 I grew up on the East Coast. 180 00:05:56,857 --> 00:05:58,857 And so they have winters and they have cold weather. 181 00:05:58,859 --> 00:06:00,609 And I want to be able to entertain out here, 182 00:06:00,611 --> 00:06:02,102 have everyone sitting outside... 183 00:06:02,104 --> 00:06:04,112 -[Drew] Of course. -...enjoy the California weather. 184 00:06:04,114 --> 00:06:05,489 [Jonathan] What does it feel like to you 185 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:06,698 when you think of finally 186 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:09,076 making this feel like your home? 187 00:06:09,078 --> 00:06:10,427 The move was really hard, 188 00:06:10,429 --> 00:06:12,496 and I was really scared to leave my family. 189 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:14,748 And I'm so glad that I'm here to be with him. 190 00:06:14,750 --> 00:06:17,209 And we haven't had our own space. 191 00:06:17,211 --> 00:06:21,129 So to finally create something that's ours together is... it's amazing. 192 00:06:21,131 --> 00:06:22,697 And I think it's pretty amazing, too, 193 00:06:22,699 --> 00:06:24,633 that there is a history here with your family, Alex, too. 194 00:06:24,635 --> 00:06:26,109 Absolutely. 195 00:06:26,111 --> 00:06:29,096 So make this perfect for your family to come visit, 196 00:06:29,098 --> 00:06:31,114 for the pups here, for you guys, 197 00:06:31,116 --> 00:06:33,183 and starting this new chapter of your lives together with your own house. 198 00:06:33,185 --> 00:06:35,135 -Yeah. -Yes. 199 00:06:35,137 --> 00:06:37,979 I believe that the people we love when they pass, they're still watching us. 200 00:06:38,056 --> 00:06:40,123 Yeah. 201 00:06:40,125 --> 00:06:42,692 And I guarantee you that your grandfather is, like, rooting in your corner. 202 00:06:42,694 --> 00:06:45,195 He's like, "Yes! The rocks are gone. 203 00:06:45,239 --> 00:06:46,896 Get that out of here." 204 00:06:46,907 --> 00:06:49,574 [Alex] The backyard, this is one of our main spaces. 205 00:06:49,576 --> 00:06:51,159 And of course, we certainly would like 206 00:06:51,161 --> 00:06:52,494 to tackle the kitchen. 207 00:06:52,496 --> 00:06:54,079 I want to look on the other side of that wall. 208 00:06:54,081 --> 00:06:55,622 -Sure. -Go for it. 209 00:06:58,001 --> 00:06:59,167 I mean, if it wasn't there, 210 00:06:59,169 --> 00:07:01,253 just picture the view all the way 211 00:07:01,329 --> 00:07:03,171 from the living room and into this kitchen. 212 00:07:03,173 --> 00:07:05,215 [Ginger] It's very closed off. Yeah. 213 00:07:05,259 --> 00:07:07,008 That's a big space overall. 214 00:07:07,010 --> 00:07:10,470 But I feel when you have this big space 215 00:07:10,547 --> 00:07:11,763 and then they just shove the kitchen 216 00:07:11,765 --> 00:07:13,339 into that tiny little corner over here, 217 00:07:13,416 --> 00:07:15,434 like, just imagine if this was a little bit more expansive 218 00:07:15,436 --> 00:07:18,145 or if you had a big island right here. 219 00:07:18,221 --> 00:07:19,512 -Yeah, yeah. -Right, right. 220 00:07:19,514 --> 00:07:20,814 And something else, too, is there's really not 221 00:07:20,816 --> 00:07:22,357 a lot of counter space. 222 00:07:22,392 --> 00:07:24,401 So I feel like it's just really hard 223 00:07:24,403 --> 00:07:26,445 when I'm cooking over here at the stove to not be 224 00:07:26,447 --> 00:07:27,779 able to put something next to me. 225 00:07:27,856 --> 00:07:29,614 But we do want to keep a little bit of an elevated 226 00:07:29,616 --> 00:07:32,451 counter space for the dogs 'cause they jump so high. 227 00:07:32,527 --> 00:07:34,369 Another thing that's kind of strange about the space 228 00:07:34,371 --> 00:07:35,512 the way it currently is, 229 00:07:35,514 --> 00:07:37,138 is we're shoved in the corner to eat 230 00:07:37,215 --> 00:07:40,417 and so we can't have more than two, three, four of us eating. 231 00:07:40,419 --> 00:07:42,836 Well, everything's working against you because that separation wall. 232 00:07:42,871 --> 00:07:44,111 -[Ginger] Right. -[Alex] Right. 233 00:07:44,189 --> 00:07:45,246 [Jonathan] ...from the front entry blocks, 234 00:07:45,248 --> 00:07:46,965 all the light closes that off there. 235 00:07:46,967 --> 00:07:49,342 I mean, I am a little bit worried because this is not an 236 00:07:49,419 --> 00:07:51,178 easy footprint to deal with 237 00:07:51,180 --> 00:07:52,762 unless we're literally taking the kitchen 238 00:07:52,764 --> 00:07:54,288 all the way across. 239 00:07:54,290 --> 00:07:56,057 But we still want to make sure you have a dining area. 240 00:07:56,059 --> 00:07:58,310 So do you agree that that wall should go? 241 00:07:58,386 --> 00:08:00,145 -Absolutely. That's got to go. -Yes, absolutely. 242 00:08:00,222 --> 00:08:01,646 [Jonathan] If the wall to the living room goes, 243 00:08:01,723 --> 00:08:03,422 we also have to remove 244 00:08:03,500 --> 00:08:05,817 and shift over the smaller wall by the front door. 245 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:07,486 You'll have a much bigger entry 246 00:08:07,488 --> 00:08:08,695 and closet space. 247 00:08:08,772 --> 00:08:10,447 With that wall in a new position, 248 00:08:10,449 --> 00:08:12,449 we can then extend your kitchen for more space 249 00:08:12,451 --> 00:08:13,808 with a better view of your 250 00:08:13,810 --> 00:08:15,911 wide-open dining and living room areas. 251 00:08:15,913 --> 00:08:17,913 This house could be so amazing. 252 00:08:17,915 --> 00:08:19,873 It does not feel like you guys at all. 253 00:08:19,875 --> 00:08:21,124 -No, it's not. It's not. -Right. 254 00:08:21,126 --> 00:08:22,334 [Jonathan] What is your style? 255 00:08:22,410 --> 00:08:24,336 [Ginger] A combination of bright and happy 256 00:08:24,412 --> 00:08:27,506 and joyful and also without being chaotic. 257 00:08:27,508 --> 00:08:29,132 You know, we're relatively happy people, 258 00:08:29,176 --> 00:08:31,009 bubbly people, you know? 259 00:08:31,011 --> 00:08:33,053 So a space that reflects that is great. 260 00:08:33,055 --> 00:08:35,430 So maybe a transitional bohemian style, 261 00:08:35,507 --> 00:08:36,431 always playing upbeat songs. 262 00:08:36,508 --> 00:08:37,557 Yeah. 263 00:08:37,559 --> 00:08:38,475 -Awesome. -Awesome. 264 00:08:38,477 --> 00:08:40,093 Big, important question. 265 00:08:40,095 --> 00:08:41,561 For the renovation, what are you thinking for budget? 266 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:43,563 Roughly 182,000. 267 00:08:43,565 --> 00:08:45,273 That's a fairly good budget, 268 00:08:45,275 --> 00:08:46,858 especially if we're taking out walls 269 00:08:46,935 --> 00:08:48,818 and looking to renovate inside and outside. 270 00:08:48,820 --> 00:08:50,320 So what areas do you want to focus on? 271 00:08:50,322 --> 00:08:52,021 The kitchen, obviously. 272 00:08:52,023 --> 00:08:54,407 The living room and the outdoor space would be great. 273 00:08:54,409 --> 00:08:56,576 -Okay. -Okay, That's not bad for 182. 274 00:08:56,578 --> 00:08:58,453 -Exactly what needs it. -[Alex] Yeah. 275 00:08:58,455 --> 00:09:00,330 We'll work out a couple options 276 00:09:00,332 --> 00:09:02,374 that really are gonna make a difference for you. 277 00:09:02,376 --> 00:09:03,542 -Thank you so much. -Awesome. 278 00:09:03,544 --> 00:09:05,359 Thank you so much, guys. We're so excited. 279 00:09:05,437 --> 00:09:07,837 Just so you guys know, I want to take you somewhere for inspiration. 280 00:09:07,881 --> 00:09:09,965 I want to really understand what that relaxed, 281 00:09:09,967 --> 00:09:11,374 fresh, happy vibe means. 282 00:09:11,376 --> 00:09:13,510 -Awesome. -In the meantime, I'll play us out. 283 00:09:13,512 --> 00:09:15,011 All right. 284 00:09:23,814 --> 00:09:26,398 Oh, last time you have to do that. 285 00:09:27,276 --> 00:09:28,733 Come on in. 286 00:09:28,810 --> 00:09:31,069 Oh, my gosh. How do you feel? 287 00:09:31,071 --> 00:09:32,779 How was it packing everything up? 288 00:09:32,856 --> 00:09:34,030 I think it hit me a lot when I just saw 289 00:09:34,032 --> 00:09:35,315 the house empty... 290 00:09:35,391 --> 00:09:37,200 -Yeah. -...and when I saw everything gone. 291 00:09:37,244 --> 00:09:38,577 It's hard to watch someone you love 292 00:09:38,579 --> 00:09:40,495 go through something that causes them a lot of pain. 293 00:09:40,497 --> 00:09:43,123 And so I got very emotional when we left. 294 00:09:43,125 --> 00:09:44,457 And I started crying just 295 00:09:44,459 --> 00:09:45,834 'cause I could really feel for him. 296 00:09:45,836 --> 00:09:47,210 It was a lot more emotional 297 00:09:47,254 --> 00:09:48,478 than I thought it was gonna be. 298 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:50,630 Well, you know, as soon as we're done, 299 00:09:50,632 --> 00:09:53,174 you'll see the potential in this place. 300 00:09:53,176 --> 00:09:54,467 -Awesome. -Awesome. Oh, my God. 301 00:09:54,469 --> 00:09:55,760 -I'm so excited. -[Jonathan] All right. 302 00:09:55,837 --> 00:09:56,970 Let's start with this wall. 303 00:09:57,047 --> 00:09:58,763 Who wants to take the first hit? 304 00:09:58,765 --> 00:10:01,016 -[Alex] I think Ginger should. -All right. 305 00:10:01,018 --> 00:10:02,309 Okay. 306 00:10:03,812 --> 00:10:05,061 Oh, my God! 307 00:10:05,063 --> 00:10:09,858 -How does that feel? -That's insane. 308 00:10:09,934 --> 00:10:11,192 Oh! 309 00:10:14,823 --> 00:10:16,698 Ginger was a huge driving force 310 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:18,533 of getting the house renovated, 311 00:10:18,535 --> 00:10:20,142 making the house our own. 312 00:10:20,144 --> 00:10:22,996 When I saw Ginger smile just destroying things, 313 00:10:22,998 --> 00:10:25,123 I actually wasn't surprised with that 314 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:28,126 because she likes destroying things. She likes doing like that. 315 00:10:30,213 --> 00:10:31,546 Wow! 316 00:10:35,344 --> 00:10:36,635 Built to last! 317 00:10:41,433 --> 00:10:42,474 Whoo! 318 00:10:42,476 --> 00:10:44,059 Timber! 319 00:10:48,857 --> 00:10:51,232 Get this out of here. 320 00:10:51,234 --> 00:10:53,234 Oh, there's bugs coming out of there. 321 00:10:53,311 --> 00:10:55,779 -Oh, no. -Oh, so gross. 322 00:10:55,822 --> 00:10:57,906 Okay. That's so gross. 323 00:10:57,908 --> 00:10:59,282 [Jonathan] Now. 324 00:10:59,284 --> 00:11:01,493 [Ginger] Wow. 325 00:11:01,495 --> 00:11:03,578 -[Jonathan] Oh, that's gross. -[Ginger] What is it? 326 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:06,247 That's evidence that you've had bugs 327 00:11:06,324 --> 00:11:07,624 living in this wall. 328 00:11:07,659 --> 00:11:09,751 Probably cockroaches. 329 00:11:09,828 --> 00:11:11,503 But it's okay. We're redoing it all. 330 00:11:11,579 --> 00:11:12,896 It's gonna be pretty. 331 00:11:12,898 --> 00:11:14,631 It's going to be clean, but not fun to know 332 00:11:14,633 --> 00:11:16,883 that you've been sharing the house with somebody unwanted. 333 00:11:16,885 --> 00:11:18,176 Definitely not. 334 00:11:18,253 --> 00:11:19,928 Finding the bugs was completely disgusting. 335 00:11:20,004 --> 00:11:21,304 I mean, it was... 336 00:11:21,306 --> 00:11:22,329 Especially in the kitchen. 337 00:11:22,331 --> 00:11:24,048 Yeah, especially in the kitchen. 338 00:11:24,050 --> 00:11:25,975 That's probably the one place where you don't really want them. 339 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:27,060 Yeah. 340 00:11:27,137 --> 00:11:28,395 -Give it a pull on three. -Okay. 341 00:11:28,397 --> 00:11:29,938 [Jonathan] Yeah. One, two, three. 342 00:11:31,233 --> 00:11:32,607 Boom! All right. 343 00:11:32,684 --> 00:11:34,025 Keep going to the... What is that? 344 00:11:34,102 --> 00:11:35,193 What is... 345 00:11:35,270 --> 00:11:36,528 [Ginger] Oh, Alex! 346 00:11:38,699 --> 00:11:39,989 Okay. Keep going to the... 347 00:11:39,991 --> 00:11:41,700 What is that? What is... 348 00:11:43,328 --> 00:11:45,203 [Alex] Hey, anchovies. 349 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:46,663 Grandpa's favorite pizza topping. 350 00:11:46,707 --> 00:11:48,540 Oh, Alex! 351 00:11:48,542 --> 00:11:53,086 Of all the things to find that have fallen behind the drawer. 352 00:11:53,088 --> 00:11:54,170 Oh, my gosh. 353 00:11:54,214 --> 00:11:56,089 Says keeping a cool place. 354 00:11:56,091 --> 00:11:59,175 Okay, Grandpa, that's not a cool place. 355 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,052 Okay. We're opening one. 356 00:12:01,129 --> 00:12:02,303 Oh, my God. 357 00:12:04,558 --> 00:12:06,766 It stinks so bad. 358 00:12:06,768 --> 00:12:08,309 -Oh. -I'll be right back. 359 00:12:08,311 --> 00:12:09,436 -You guys keep going. -Okay. 360 00:12:09,512 --> 00:12:10,478 -Okay. -Okay. 361 00:12:10,555 --> 00:12:11,604 Anchovies are gone. 362 00:12:11,606 --> 00:12:13,606 Let's move on to the living room. 363 00:12:13,683 --> 00:12:14,899 I can't see you. 364 00:12:14,901 --> 00:12:16,359 -We're over here! -Oh, yeah. 365 00:12:16,361 --> 00:12:18,695 It's 'cause of this giant, awful wall. 366 00:12:18,697 --> 00:12:20,447 All right, pick a spot. 367 00:12:20,449 --> 00:12:21,573 We're gonna bust some holes. 368 00:12:21,649 --> 00:12:22,782 Okay. 369 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:34,419 Looking good. 370 00:12:35,297 --> 00:12:38,339 Do you want to see your kitchen? 371 00:12:38,341 --> 00:12:39,832 -Yes. -Yes. 372 00:12:47,058 --> 00:12:50,059 They say the couples that break together stay together. 373 00:12:51,438 --> 00:12:52,520 Right? 374 00:12:52,522 --> 00:12:53,563 Is that amazing or what? 375 00:12:53,565 --> 00:12:54,939 -It's amazing. -It's awesome. 376 00:12:55,016 --> 00:12:56,483 It already looks like a totally different house. 377 00:12:56,485 --> 00:12:57,692 -Yeah. -All right. 378 00:12:57,694 --> 00:12:59,819 Well, I can tell by the heavy breathing 379 00:12:59,821 --> 00:13:01,946 that you guys are wiped, so why don't you head out? 380 00:13:02,023 --> 00:13:03,323 I'll rip all the rest of this out. 381 00:13:03,325 --> 00:13:04,491 We'll clean it up when you come back. 382 00:13:04,567 --> 00:13:05,617 I'll have some options for you. 383 00:13:05,693 --> 00:13:06,826 -Thank you. -Thank you so much. 384 00:13:06,828 --> 00:13:07,952 All right. Thank you, guys. 385 00:13:08,029 --> 00:13:09,770 [Ginger] That was amazing. 386 00:13:09,772 --> 00:13:11,915 [Jonathan] It's time to hono Alex's grandfather's memory 387 00:13:11,917 --> 00:13:15,126 by transforming this space for the next generation. 388 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:17,921 The cramped cave for a kitch has been obliterated 389 00:13:17,964 --> 00:13:21,800 so we can make way for a new fresh, and functional layout 390 00:13:21,802 --> 00:13:24,219 We're still working on our design options. 391 00:13:24,221 --> 00:13:27,013 But we do know that Alex and Ginger wanted the big wa 392 00:13:27,015 --> 00:13:28,723 dividing the kitchen and living room removed. 393 00:13:28,800 --> 00:13:30,457 It's gone. 394 00:13:30,459 --> 00:13:33,269 And in its place are tempora walls so we can prepare 395 00:13:33,271 --> 00:13:36,648 to receive a massive beam to carry the heavy weight of the roof. 396 00:13:36,650 --> 00:13:38,316 This will give us that open concept 397 00:13:38,318 --> 00:13:40,610 without a load bearing wall 398 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:42,695 Deep footings will be needed to support the beam 399 00:13:42,772 --> 00:13:44,989 and its posts, so we have to jackhammer 400 00:13:45,066 --> 00:13:47,826 through the existing slab to make holes deep enough 401 00:13:47,828 --> 00:13:49,494 for all the concrete needed 402 00:13:49,496 --> 00:13:51,412 Now we have to wait for them to cure. 403 00:13:56,962 --> 00:13:58,411 [Drew] All right. 404 00:13:58,413 --> 00:14:00,463 I'm excited for you guys because I'm going to take you 405 00:14:00,507 --> 00:14:01,714 to a hotel for inspiration. 406 00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:03,132 Oh, my gosh. That's amazing. 407 00:14:03,176 --> 00:14:05,051 I'm so excited. This is super cool. 408 00:14:05,128 --> 00:14:06,511 Just so you know, whenever Jonathan and I 409 00:14:06,513 --> 00:14:08,596 are looking for inspiration, we usually go to hotels 410 00:14:08,673 --> 00:14:09,556 or other spots, not just houses. 411 00:14:09,632 --> 00:14:11,808 Really? Okay. 412 00:14:11,810 --> 00:14:13,810 [Drew] This is the perfect place to be inspired. 413 00:14:13,854 --> 00:14:15,520 I mean, Jimi Hendrix has been here. 414 00:14:15,522 --> 00:14:18,231 If you're a guitar aficionado, that's pretty cool. 415 00:14:18,233 --> 00:14:20,066 They said their style was bright and happy, 416 00:14:20,068 --> 00:14:22,402 so I'm hoping a colorful, modern, bohemian vibe 417 00:14:22,404 --> 00:14:23,677 will speak to them. 418 00:14:23,755 --> 00:14:26,072 So this cafe and hotel is perfect for that, 419 00:14:26,074 --> 00:14:28,950 especially when it comes to displaying guitars. 420 00:14:28,952 --> 00:14:30,535 Come on in. Oh, my gosh. 421 00:14:30,537 --> 00:14:31,828 [Ginger] Oh, cool. 422 00:14:31,830 --> 00:14:33,496 [Drew] Anything catch your eye? 423 00:14:33,540 --> 00:14:34,155 [Alex] Well, I'm a huge fan of this. 424 00:14:34,157 --> 00:14:36,265 I love the wall. 425 00:14:36,267 --> 00:14:39,377 [Ginger] This is awesome. I am so tired of seeing those guitars on the floor. 426 00:14:39,379 --> 00:14:41,379 I've hung my guitars as well because it's something 427 00:14:41,381 --> 00:14:42,881 exciting to be able to see it up on the wall 428 00:14:42,957 --> 00:14:44,674 instead of just down on the floor. 429 00:14:44,718 --> 00:14:46,634 I also think, you know, five, six, 430 00:14:46,636 --> 00:14:50,221 that's a good amount of guitars to display instead of 500. 431 00:14:50,256 --> 00:14:51,705 -Yeah, exactly. Yeah. -Yeah. 432 00:14:51,783 --> 00:14:53,892 We'll find a way to make it look absolutely stunning. 433 00:14:53,894 --> 00:14:56,853 And we want to do it in a way, too, that is not making that the guitar storage room. 434 00:14:56,855 --> 00:14:58,438 -Absolutely. -It will be your beautiful living room. 435 00:14:58,440 --> 00:14:59,880 Awesome. 436 00:14:59,882 --> 00:15:01,474 And also, if you look down here, look at the seating, 437 00:15:01,476 --> 00:15:03,735 look all the different choices for color, even the light fixtures. 438 00:15:03,737 --> 00:15:05,570 [Drew] It's almost an eclectic feel of the lights. 439 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:06,613 -[Ginger] Uh-huh. -[Alex] Yeah. 440 00:15:06,615 --> 00:15:08,281 I just love how funky it is. 441 00:15:08,283 --> 00:15:10,325 I love that there's color in here. 442 00:15:10,327 --> 00:15:12,118 [Alex] We certainly want to pop out the colors 443 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:13,828 and bring more colors to our house. 444 00:15:13,830 --> 00:15:15,747 I feel like that is a little bit... 445 00:15:15,823 --> 00:15:17,749 -Not your vibe. -It's a little bit much. 446 00:15:17,825 --> 00:15:19,876 So here's a question then, if you look at even like the sofa, 447 00:15:19,920 --> 00:15:22,128 are you thinking maybe more, you know, 448 00:15:22,130 --> 00:15:24,088 neutral solids for the larger pieces 449 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:26,466 and then have the color in your accents like pillows and throws? 450 00:15:26,468 --> 00:15:28,426 -I think so. -We want that energy for sure. 451 00:15:28,503 --> 00:15:30,153 -Right. -Absolutely. Yeah. 452 00:15:30,155 --> 00:15:33,014 Commercial spaces can get away with a lot of extra boldness. 453 00:15:33,016 --> 00:15:34,974 We can just take a few of these elements 454 00:15:34,976 --> 00:15:36,142 to bring into their home design. 455 00:15:36,144 --> 00:15:37,510 We don't want to take everything. 456 00:15:37,512 --> 00:15:40,939 Also, the dark countertops with the black down here. 457 00:15:40,941 --> 00:15:42,982 What do you think of that kind of a contrast? 458 00:15:43,059 --> 00:15:45,193 Um. I don't love the dark. 459 00:15:45,195 --> 00:15:49,155 I think we're trying to get away from that brown and black feel. 460 00:15:49,157 --> 00:15:51,074 But I do really like the movement in this. 461 00:15:51,076 --> 00:15:53,493 That veiny look gives it some texture, which is cool. 462 00:15:53,495 --> 00:15:54,911 [Drew] But how about for the cabinets? 463 00:15:54,913 --> 00:15:56,362 What are some colors that you like? 464 00:15:56,364 --> 00:15:58,831 I know that my grandma really loved blues and greens. 465 00:15:58,833 --> 00:16:00,208 And so whenever I actually see 466 00:16:00,210 --> 00:16:01,834 blues and greens, I do think of her. 467 00:16:01,836 --> 00:16:03,962 I mean, we can go somewhere in that blues and greens there. 468 00:16:03,964 --> 00:16:05,688 I think that'll be really classy. 469 00:16:05,690 --> 00:16:07,298 -It'll look beautiful, -especially with a light top. Yeah. 470 00:16:07,300 --> 00:16:08,466 It'll freshen up the whole space. 471 00:16:08,468 --> 00:16:09,592 -Yeah, yeah. -Yeah. 472 00:16:09,594 --> 00:16:11,618 So here's a question. 473 00:16:11,620 --> 00:16:13,388 If you want something that's nice and light but a little bit different. 474 00:16:13,464 --> 00:16:15,047 What about a butcher block? 475 00:16:15,049 --> 00:16:17,058 'Cause I know you like the idea of the higher countertop 476 00:16:17,135 --> 00:16:18,625 so the dogs aren't jumping up. 477 00:16:18,627 --> 00:16:21,312 We could do a nice light stone for your main countertop. 478 00:16:21,389 --> 00:16:22,981 And then for the upper area, that bar part, 479 00:16:23,057 --> 00:16:24,707 we could do a butcher block. 480 00:16:24,709 --> 00:16:26,067 -[Ginger] That might be on kind of cool. -[Alex] Yeah. 481 00:16:26,069 --> 00:16:28,528 What do you think of a lighter wood tone? 482 00:16:28,563 --> 00:16:29,636 I think we'd be open to mixing and matching. 483 00:16:29,638 --> 00:16:31,214 I think that could be really fun. 484 00:16:31,216 --> 00:16:33,324 [Jonathan] Speaking of that, upstairs here is a much better 485 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:35,618 match for what you could have, especially in your backyard. 486 00:16:35,662 --> 00:16:36,786 -[Alex] Awesome. -[Ginger] Okay. 487 00:16:36,830 --> 00:16:39,247 Come in. Join. Grab a seat. 488 00:16:39,249 --> 00:16:40,832 In fact, grab a lay, not a seat. 489 00:16:40,834 --> 00:16:42,250 Oh, wow. 490 00:16:42,252 --> 00:16:44,794 Obviously, you're not going to quite do this. 491 00:16:44,796 --> 00:16:47,505 -[Alex] Right. -Like, gigantic sofas outside. 492 00:16:47,507 --> 00:16:50,133 But what do you think of having some pops of color 493 00:16:50,135 --> 00:16:52,176 through some of the materials that we have with your throws 494 00:16:52,253 --> 00:16:53,753 or even the chairs and fabrics? 495 00:16:53,755 --> 00:16:56,889 [Ginger] Yeah. The vibrancy of this is... this is us. 496 00:16:56,891 --> 00:16:58,891 I really think that something like this 497 00:16:58,893 --> 00:17:00,560 would bring so much life to the backyard. 498 00:17:00,562 --> 00:17:01,761 You'll actually use it. 499 00:17:01,837 --> 00:17:02,854 This will make you enjoy every part of it. 500 00:17:02,856 --> 00:17:04,247 -[Alex] Right. Yeah. -Exactly. 501 00:17:04,249 --> 00:17:05,940 -Increase the functionality of it. -Yeah. 502 00:17:06,017 --> 00:17:08,735 And just like the lights and the colors on the umbrella, 503 00:17:08,737 --> 00:17:10,862 like, it just instantly brings you in. 504 00:17:10,938 --> 00:17:12,104 And this is a place you want to be. 505 00:17:12,106 --> 00:17:13,573 You'll have what you need inside and out. 506 00:17:13,575 --> 00:17:14,782 It's going to be a place for you just be proud 507 00:17:14,784 --> 00:17:16,759 to bring family and friends over. 508 00:17:16,761 --> 00:17:18,703 It's gonna be something as well your grandpa would be pretty proud of. 509 00:17:18,780 --> 00:17:19,746 -Oh, yeah. -That's awesome. 510 00:17:19,748 --> 00:17:20,955 -Yeah. -He would love that. 511 00:17:20,957 --> 00:17:22,598 He would be really excited about that. 512 00:17:22,600 --> 00:17:23,958 This is really good. All the information you gave me. 513 00:17:24,035 --> 00:17:25,359 Is going to be going to Jonathan, 514 00:17:25,361 --> 00:17:27,003 and he's gonna give us a couple of great options. 515 00:17:27,005 --> 00:17:28,421 -Awesome. -That's fantastic. 516 00:17:33,344 --> 00:17:34,502 And I thought if I take them really bold 517 00:17:34,504 --> 00:17:36,054 and then bring them back to something 518 00:17:36,056 --> 00:17:39,015 that's more realistic for a home, this is what we get. 519 00:17:39,017 --> 00:17:43,519 I'm going out on a limb and guessing they like pattern and texture. 520 00:17:43,521 --> 00:17:45,146 A little pattern, a little texture. 521 00:17:45,148 --> 00:17:47,106 They do like blue. They like greens. 522 00:17:47,108 --> 00:17:49,275 Alex says those colors remind him of his grandmother. 523 00:17:49,277 --> 00:17:51,903 It's a great way to honor her and give them what they love. 524 00:17:51,905 --> 00:17:53,237 They like a little bit of personality, 525 00:17:53,314 --> 00:17:54,655 but nothing crazy. 526 00:17:54,732 --> 00:17:56,115 Ginger says she likes color. 527 00:17:56,117 --> 00:17:57,241 Alex wanted to, you know, 528 00:17:57,243 --> 00:17:59,302 freshen things up a little bit. 529 00:17:59,304 --> 00:18:01,788 Their house did not reflect their upbeat personalities at all. 530 00:18:01,864 --> 00:18:03,915 They seem drawn to colorful accents 531 00:18:03,917 --> 00:18:07,543 and natural materials, kind of a light, transitional, bohemian style. 532 00:18:07,587 --> 00:18:09,504 The only way we can make that happen 533 00:18:09,580 --> 00:18:10,922 is to get all the guitars off the floor. 534 00:18:10,998 --> 00:18:12,815 Uh-huh. 535 00:18:12,817 --> 00:18:14,550 The feature wall alone for the guitars is going to be amazing, 536 00:18:14,594 --> 00:18:16,385 but I want to focus in on the kitchen 537 00:18:16,387 --> 00:18:18,096 and on that front entry detail. 538 00:18:18,098 --> 00:18:19,989 Let's start at the front door then. 539 00:18:19,991 --> 00:18:22,266 Obviously, you grab these because they like a little bit of texture. 540 00:18:22,268 --> 00:18:24,268 They do like a little bit of texture, a little bit of pattern. 541 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:25,436 These are the color tones, 542 00:18:25,438 --> 00:18:27,421 something in this variety that they like. 543 00:18:27,423 --> 00:18:30,399 Yeah, almost like grass cloth, just adding a little texture to the wall. 544 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:32,985 Yeah, natural, clean, a little eclectic, 545 00:18:33,062 --> 00:18:34,195 a touch of boho on the walls. 546 00:18:34,197 --> 00:18:35,905 I would love to see the hardwood 547 00:18:35,907 --> 00:18:37,740 just connect all the way through the space. 548 00:18:37,742 --> 00:18:38,866 [Drew] Okay. I'm good with that. 549 00:18:38,868 --> 00:18:40,118 -This one? -Yeah, I like that. 550 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:41,619 Because it's not too, too dark, 551 00:18:41,696 --> 00:18:44,580 but it's just got this really interesting grain to it. 552 00:18:44,582 --> 00:18:46,682 I also love this is very durable. 553 00:18:46,684 --> 00:18:48,626 Especially if you have pets running around, you need something like this. 554 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:49,710 They love wood tones. 555 00:18:49,712 --> 00:18:51,003 In fact, I think we don't need to 556 00:18:51,005 --> 00:18:52,538 just keep the wood tones to the floors. 557 00:18:52,540 --> 00:18:54,298 -I think we could do a butcher block. -I love that. 558 00:18:54,375 --> 00:18:56,217 So if we have this running through the house, 559 00:18:56,219 --> 00:18:58,803 why don't we talk about the backsplash, the kitchen? 560 00:18:58,805 --> 00:19:01,389 Well, if they want to do a little bit of color in there, 561 00:19:01,391 --> 00:19:02,974 that will be the most stark contrast 562 00:19:02,976 --> 00:19:04,291 to what was there before. 563 00:19:04,369 --> 00:19:06,644 On three, to your favorite. One, two, three. 564 00:19:06,721 --> 00:19:08,128 -You want to go darker? -Yeah. 565 00:19:08,206 --> 00:19:09,872 -I think it would look great. -I'm good with that. 566 00:19:09,874 --> 00:19:12,150 These were my options that I was bringing for the backsplash. 567 00:19:12,152 --> 00:19:14,569 I thought that something in here could be nice. 568 00:19:14,571 --> 00:19:16,988 Yeah, they're fun. There's some playfulness to their shape. 569 00:19:16,990 --> 00:19:19,031 So then you start to see all of this come together, 570 00:19:19,033 --> 00:19:20,575 and I think it plays nice. 571 00:19:20,577 --> 00:19:22,218 This feels doable. 572 00:19:22,220 --> 00:19:24,787 Just remember, we have the backyard to think about, too. 573 00:19:24,789 --> 00:19:26,247 Let me just ask one favor, though. 574 00:19:26,249 --> 00:19:28,166 When we look at designing the backyard, 575 00:19:28,168 --> 00:19:30,835 can we not do what you did to our place in Vegas 576 00:19:30,912 --> 00:19:32,670 where you try to give the dogs 577 00:19:32,672 --> 00:19:35,089 like 80% of the backyard and I only had 20%? 578 00:19:35,091 --> 00:19:37,884 Let's be honest, any dog person will agree, 579 00:19:37,886 --> 00:19:39,510 you got to give the doggies the space. 580 00:19:39,512 --> 00:19:41,179 Anyway, it's going to be a great backyard. 581 00:19:41,181 --> 00:19:42,597 And I think everything we have here is 582 00:19:42,599 --> 00:19:43,890 speaking to their style. 583 00:19:43,966 --> 00:19:45,141 Can I get a bow-wow? 584 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:46,517 Bow-wow! 585 00:19:47,812 --> 00:19:49,729 -We're lame. -[Jonathan] I know. 586 00:19:49,731 --> 00:19:51,731 The backyard is especially important for Ginger, 587 00:19:51,807 --> 00:19:54,233 who can't wait to share her West Coast lifestyle 588 00:19:54,235 --> 00:19:56,736 with her East Coast family when they come to visit. 589 00:19:56,812 --> 00:19:59,238 So we need to get the design options just righ 590 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:00,406 -After you. -[Alex] All right. 591 00:20:00,483 --> 00:20:01,949 [Ginger] Okay. 592 00:20:01,951 --> 00:20:03,826 -Oh, my gosh. -Oh, my gosh. 593 00:20:03,828 --> 00:20:05,036 This is... 594 00:20:10,376 --> 00:20:12,001 -Oh, my gosh. -Oh, my gosh. 595 00:20:12,003 --> 00:20:13,794 This is... 596 00:20:13,796 --> 00:20:15,546 -Wow. -Wow. 597 00:20:15,623 --> 00:20:17,381 [Jonathan] What happened to our house? 598 00:20:17,458 --> 00:20:19,425 Look at the sight line. 599 00:20:19,427 --> 00:20:23,387 For the first time in history, you can see everything. 600 00:20:23,464 --> 00:20:24,639 -It's amazing. -It's incredible. 601 00:20:24,641 --> 00:20:25,723 It's amazing. And it feels so big. 602 00:20:25,725 --> 00:20:27,374 -It's a big space. -[Jonathan] Yeah. 603 00:20:27,452 --> 00:20:28,726 [Ginger] And I always felt like it was really smal 604 00:20:28,803 --> 00:20:30,119 [Jonathan] It's a big, big house. 605 00:20:30,121 --> 00:20:32,104 But the way it was laid out, it was so tight. 606 00:20:32,181 --> 00:20:34,190 Why don't we see if Drew's out back 607 00:20:34,192 --> 00:20:35,316 and talk through some options? 608 00:20:35,351 --> 00:20:36,725 -Awesome. -Sure. 609 00:20:41,532 --> 00:20:43,491 -Hey! -At least someone's hard at work. 610 00:20:43,526 --> 00:20:45,952 -How's it going? -So we have two very excited people. 611 00:20:46,028 --> 00:20:47,954 So you got to tell me who reacted bigger. 612 00:20:48,030 --> 00:20:50,456 We're just, like, speechless, honestly. 613 00:20:50,458 --> 00:20:53,084 -Like, so much space. -Yeah, it's unreal. 614 00:20:53,160 --> 00:20:55,920 I mean, you've been used to this space one way for so long, 615 00:20:55,922 --> 00:20:58,005 and I know this is an exciting thing just to bring. 616 00:20:58,007 --> 00:21:00,466 You're keeping the memories, but you're bringing some fresh life into it. 617 00:21:00,543 --> 00:21:01,926 Yeah. Absolutely. 618 00:21:01,928 --> 00:21:02,969 Let's dive in. 619 00:21:03,045 --> 00:21:05,054 So, option one. 620 00:21:06,182 --> 00:21:08,599 Imagine having that wall completely gone 621 00:21:08,601 --> 00:21:11,102 between the front entry and kitchen. 622 00:21:11,104 --> 00:21:12,812 We would build out an entry closet 623 00:21:12,888 --> 00:21:16,274 and give you the most incredible open floor plan 624 00:21:16,276 --> 00:21:18,359 with a proper dining area, 625 00:21:18,436 --> 00:21:19,652 with a brand-new kitchen 626 00:21:19,654 --> 00:21:21,821 weaving around a big peninsula. 627 00:21:21,823 --> 00:21:23,864 We'd even extend the wall of the kitchen 628 00:21:23,866 --> 00:21:25,449 so you'd get even more storage, 629 00:21:25,526 --> 00:21:27,676 much more functional for cooking, 630 00:21:27,678 --> 00:21:31,163 plus a raised bar counterto to keep the dogs from eating your food. 631 00:21:32,834 --> 00:21:35,376 Even in that living room, now you'll have 632 00:21:35,453 --> 00:21:37,420 a completely re-faced fireplace 633 00:21:37,422 --> 00:21:40,047 with built in storage on either side. 634 00:21:40,049 --> 00:21:43,801 It'll be warm and welcoming with a big comfy sofa. 635 00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:46,721 Great for hanging out and playing music all night long. 636 00:21:46,797 --> 00:21:49,348 Speaking of which, we'll give you a formal plac 637 00:21:49,350 --> 00:21:53,352 to hang your guitars instead of having them scattered all over the floor 638 00:21:53,354 --> 00:21:55,563 They'll look like purposeful pieces of art 639 00:21:55,565 --> 00:21:58,733 with a shelf above for displaying other nice memories. 640 00:21:58,809 --> 00:22:01,444 In your backyard, we would take out that crazy hedge 641 00:22:01,446 --> 00:22:04,905 and put in lots of grass that's kept green with a new 642 00:22:04,907 --> 00:22:07,283 efficient, water conserving irrigation system 643 00:22:07,327 --> 00:22:10,494 with a fully functional dog wash station big enough for two dogs. 644 00:22:10,496 --> 00:22:12,580 And on top of that, though, you need a space to hang out. 645 00:22:12,656 --> 00:22:14,573 -Yeah. -So you have a great covered area. 646 00:22:14,575 --> 00:22:16,592 But we'll make that something that you're excited to come out t 647 00:22:16,594 --> 00:22:18,461 -[Ginger] Yeah. -[Jonathan] Yeah, you asked for bells and whistles. 648 00:22:18,463 --> 00:22:20,004 This gives you all the bell and whistles 649 00:22:20,006 --> 00:22:21,797 plus a really great space outside. 650 00:22:21,841 --> 00:22:23,257 I mean, that sounds incredible. 651 00:22:23,259 --> 00:22:25,051 I don't know how it can get much better than that. 652 00:22:25,053 --> 00:22:26,427 I'm out here all the time. 653 00:22:26,504 --> 00:22:28,971 Like, coming from snow coming out to California, 654 00:22:28,973 --> 00:22:30,222 I love being outside. 655 00:22:30,299 --> 00:22:32,266 So Option 1 was 182,000 656 00:22:32,268 --> 00:22:35,644 came in at eight weeks, would give you an incredible inside space. 657 00:22:35,646 --> 00:22:37,980 Incredible outside space. 658 00:22:37,982 --> 00:22:40,775 Option two, though, saves you a little bit of cheddar 659 00:22:40,851 --> 00:22:43,527 and gives you something incredible where you store the cheddar. 660 00:22:45,323 --> 00:22:46,989 You would not get the dog bath 661 00:22:47,033 --> 00:22:48,949 or the grass irrigation system. 662 00:22:49,026 --> 00:22:51,202 We'd still completely make over your overgrown yard 663 00:22:51,278 --> 00:22:53,204 and make it beautiful. 664 00:22:53,206 --> 00:22:56,791 However, inside, instead of extending the wall and peninsula, 665 00:22:56,793 --> 00:22:59,043 we would give you the maximum open concept 666 00:22:59,045 --> 00:23:00,878 with sightlines you've always wanted 667 00:23:00,955 --> 00:23:04,173 with a completely detached, massive island, 668 00:23:04,175 --> 00:23:06,884 double the size of the peninsula in option one 669 00:23:06,886 --> 00:23:08,552 It'll be so perfect for hosting 670 00:23:08,554 --> 00:23:11,097 and entertaining big groups of family and friends. 671 00:23:11,099 --> 00:23:12,473 [Ginger] I mean, that sounds incredible. 672 00:23:12,550 --> 00:23:15,184 [Jonathan] Option two save you some money, 673 00:23:15,186 --> 00:23:19,063 comes in lower at $175,000 and I can get it done faster. 674 00:23:19,065 --> 00:23:20,231 It'll be seven weeks. 675 00:23:20,307 --> 00:23:21,565 Totally up to you guys. 676 00:23:21,642 --> 00:23:23,734 -It's tough, tough decisions. -It is hard. 677 00:23:23,736 --> 00:23:26,862 I mean, I think either way would be amazing. 678 00:23:26,864 --> 00:23:28,188 How cool would it be to have a big island 679 00:23:28,265 --> 00:23:29,907 and breakfast bar seating all the way across? 680 00:23:29,909 --> 00:23:31,450 Well, I mean, I think it would just be 681 00:23:31,452 --> 00:23:33,285 great to have an area to put stuff out. 682 00:23:33,287 --> 00:23:34,912 I mean, that was always a thing for me 683 00:23:34,914 --> 00:23:36,372 in the kitchen is where do I put things? 684 00:23:36,374 --> 00:23:37,873 You know, if we want to entertain, 685 00:23:37,875 --> 00:23:39,959 put out d'oeuvres and food and things like. 686 00:23:39,961 --> 00:23:41,252 I hear a but coming. 687 00:23:41,254 --> 00:23:43,712 But I don't know. 688 00:23:43,714 --> 00:23:45,381 I'm also, you know, thinking about the flow. 689 00:23:45,383 --> 00:23:46,841 I don't know if I really like the idea 690 00:23:46,843 --> 00:23:49,051 of it being a completely open concept. 691 00:23:49,053 --> 00:23:52,054 I think, in the long term, too, when we think about 692 00:23:52,098 --> 00:23:53,597 designing this house, it's not just for us, 693 00:23:53,674 --> 00:23:54,473 it's also for the dogs. 694 00:23:54,475 --> 00:23:55,933 Yeah. 695 00:23:55,935 --> 00:23:58,936 And option one sounds a lot more dog friendly. 696 00:23:59,013 --> 00:24:01,480 So I feel you've made your decision. 697 00:24:01,557 --> 00:24:03,023 I mean, when it comes down to it, like, 698 00:24:03,025 --> 00:24:04,608 this is to make our dream home, 699 00:24:04,685 --> 00:24:06,193 this is to make our forever home. 700 00:24:06,195 --> 00:24:07,945 -So it's option... -[Both] One. 701 00:24:07,947 --> 00:24:08,904 [Drew] One. All right. 702 00:24:08,906 --> 00:24:11,657 Hey. Using that dog bath. 703 00:24:11,659 --> 00:24:13,075 Are you gonna put an island out here? 704 00:24:13,119 --> 00:24:14,452 -Yeah. -And a dog thing. 705 00:24:14,454 --> 00:24:15,953 Well, everything is for the pups. 706 00:24:16,030 --> 00:24:17,496 We'll give them an island. We'll give them a wash. 707 00:24:17,498 --> 00:24:19,457 You're gonna get the bells and whistles in every area. 708 00:24:19,459 --> 00:24:21,333 You're gonna have all the things you've been asking for, 709 00:24:21,335 --> 00:24:23,169 and it's gonna change the way you live in this home. 710 00:24:23,171 --> 00:24:24,920 It's gonna change the way the pups live in this home. 711 00:24:24,922 --> 00:24:26,455 -Yeah, absolutely. So excited. -Absolutely. 712 00:24:26,457 --> 00:24:28,549 And the great thing is, now that you made a decision 713 00:24:28,626 --> 00:24:30,342 'cause now Drew can get back to work making the temp wall. 714 00:24:30,419 --> 00:24:32,178 -All right. -Yes, and you guys can get out of here. 715 00:24:32,180 --> 00:24:33,378 You won't see it again until it's done. 716 00:24:33,380 --> 00:24:35,514 -Ah, okay! Thank you, guys. -All right. 717 00:24:44,275 --> 00:24:47,193 [Jonathan] With the design option chosen, we are full speed ahead. 718 00:24:47,195 --> 00:24:49,361 The concrete post footings have hardened 719 00:24:49,363 --> 00:24:51,697 and are ready to bear the weight of the heavy bea 720 00:24:51,699 --> 00:24:53,616 that we have for our open concept. 721 00:24:53,618 --> 00:24:56,452 It's an exciting day, but not an easy one. 722 00:24:56,454 --> 00:24:58,621 -Gus... -Gus, to your left. 723 00:24:58,664 --> 00:24:59,914 Go to your left. There we go. 724 00:24:59,916 --> 00:25:01,957 All right. 725 00:25:02,001 --> 00:25:03,501 -All right. A little bit more. -Yeah. 726 00:25:03,577 --> 00:25:05,127 One, two, three. 727 00:25:06,214 --> 00:25:07,630 Good. 728 00:25:09,967 --> 00:25:11,258 He's a beast. 729 00:25:11,260 --> 00:25:12,468 -How are you feeling? -Good? 730 00:25:12,470 --> 00:25:13,677 We'll, see, this is the end. 731 00:25:13,679 --> 00:25:14,720 That's going to get heavy. 732 00:25:14,722 --> 00:25:16,305 One, two, three. 733 00:25:19,435 --> 00:25:21,076 One, two, three. 734 00:25:25,566 --> 00:25:29,151 Lifting up the last two inches that you need to get it up. 735 00:25:29,153 --> 00:25:30,686 That is the hardest part. 736 00:25:30,688 --> 00:25:33,447 It's heavy, it's dangerous, and it has to fit. 737 00:25:33,524 --> 00:25:35,015 Exactly. 738 00:25:35,017 --> 00:25:36,325 We don't want to lift this up more than once. 739 00:25:36,327 --> 00:25:38,536 Ooh, nice. 740 00:25:39,497 --> 00:25:41,580 With the beam safely in plac we can begin work 741 00:25:41,582 --> 00:25:43,374 on the front entry. 742 00:25:43,376 --> 00:25:45,501 We're replacing the old rock garden with a new closet, 743 00:25:45,503 --> 00:25:48,963 but the nearby furnace has an intake vent that needs to be moved. 744 00:25:49,039 --> 00:25:51,715 It would be very expensive to move the furnace itself. 745 00:25:51,717 --> 00:25:54,385 So we need to work a new vent location into the desig 746 00:25:54,387 --> 00:25:56,011 The only other option is to cut 747 00:25:56,013 --> 00:25:57,221 a vent in the front of the door. 748 00:25:57,223 --> 00:25:59,974 Thinking maybe just cut of here, frame it. 749 00:25:59,976 --> 00:26:02,518 Oh, so you want to you want to actually make this weird 750 00:26:02,520 --> 00:26:03,811 little door even weirder. 751 00:26:03,887 --> 00:26:05,304 It's not ideal. 752 00:26:05,380 --> 00:26:08,524 But, you know, that bottom part has to be fixed. 753 00:26:08,526 --> 00:26:10,693 Can we do an invisible door here? 754 00:26:10,695 --> 00:26:12,236 Yeah. Without trim, without... 755 00:26:12,313 --> 00:26:13,988 Yeah like, what if we were to do, like, 756 00:26:14,064 --> 00:26:16,490 a slat wall giving us a little contour detail? 757 00:26:16,492 --> 00:26:19,660 But the inner part is a door that opens with no handle. 758 00:26:19,662 --> 00:26:21,203 -We just push on it. -Exactly. Yeah. 759 00:26:21,205 --> 00:26:22,496 Yeah, we can do that. 760 00:26:22,498 --> 00:26:24,707 We can use those invisible hinges. 761 00:26:24,709 --> 00:26:26,141 Yeah, we can do that. 762 00:26:26,143 --> 00:26:28,085 Yeah, Let's look at that, see if that's an option. 763 00:26:28,087 --> 00:26:30,087 And at least that goes away and people can walk in 764 00:26:30,089 --> 00:26:33,549 and be focused on anything other than the weird little door. 765 00:26:33,551 --> 00:26:35,384 A big part of the new kitchen design 766 00:26:35,386 --> 00:26:37,886 involves shifting over the former entry wall 767 00:26:37,888 --> 00:26:41,515 to allow for more cabinets and to extend the overall kitchen length 768 00:26:41,517 --> 00:26:43,475 to accommodate for the new peninsula. 769 00:26:43,477 --> 00:26:46,520 -Sweet! -[Gus] Done. Easy peasy. 770 00:26:46,597 --> 00:26:48,689 We'll run some electrical, board it up. 771 00:26:48,691 --> 00:26:51,066 Wall done. There you go. 772 00:26:51,068 --> 00:26:53,193 [Jonathan] We have a lot of new shiny appliances 773 00:26:53,195 --> 00:26:55,279 and fixtures coming for the design, 774 00:26:55,356 --> 00:26:58,198 so I want to make sure that all those hidden utilities servicing them 775 00:26:58,200 --> 00:27:00,993 are just as updated as the rest of the home. 776 00:27:00,995 --> 00:27:03,412 While the trades are busy finishing up the interior, 777 00:27:03,414 --> 00:27:06,081 we can turn our attention to that overgrown backyard 778 00:27:06,083 --> 00:27:08,792 that Ginger and Alex want to reclaim for themselves 779 00:27:08,869 --> 00:27:09,960 and their two dogs. 780 00:27:09,962 --> 00:27:12,087 This is a monstrosity. 781 00:27:12,089 --> 00:27:14,131 One, two, three. 782 00:27:25,561 --> 00:27:27,019 We've got a bald spot. 783 00:27:29,482 --> 00:27:33,275 It's just a really tangled, overgrown garden. 784 00:27:33,319 --> 00:27:36,278 We'll clear out all the nonessential plants, 785 00:27:36,280 --> 00:27:37,821 keep all the fruiting plants. 786 00:27:37,823 --> 00:27:38,989 Get them some green space. 787 00:27:38,991 --> 00:27:41,950 Get them some space for the dogs to run. 788 00:27:41,952 --> 00:27:44,495 The ground is hard and dry, so we need a jackhammer 789 00:27:44,497 --> 00:27:47,456 to bust it up to accommodat the new water saving 790 00:27:47,458 --> 00:27:50,125 and efficient irrigation system, as well as the plumbing 791 00:27:50,127 --> 00:27:51,794 for the future dog wash area 792 00:27:51,796 --> 00:27:54,338 We're putting in lots of natural grass for the dogs 793 00:27:54,340 --> 00:27:56,548 as it's better for drainage and it also doesn't get 794 00:27:56,550 --> 00:27:59,551 quite as hot on little paws as artificial turf. 795 00:27:59,628 --> 00:28:02,805 Most importantly, they need a place to cool of and get clean. 796 00:28:02,807 --> 00:28:04,848 The dogs are getting their own throne. 797 00:28:04,925 --> 00:28:07,351 This will be built up in a way where, you know, 798 00:28:07,428 --> 00:28:09,395 you can sit back here doing the old... 799 00:28:09,471 --> 00:28:10,896 [mimics dogs barking] 800 00:28:12,358 --> 00:28:13,565 Now, this will be great. Yeah. 801 00:28:13,567 --> 00:28:15,025 It'll be solid once we build this out. 802 00:28:15,027 --> 00:28:16,527 Covered in the white tile. 803 00:28:16,529 --> 00:28:18,320 -Tile looks great. -I love it. 804 00:28:18,322 --> 00:28:20,614 A little bit slick for the surface, 805 00:28:20,616 --> 00:28:22,908 so we might want to look at maybe like a mosaic or something like that. 806 00:28:22,910 --> 00:28:24,184 [Gus] Okay. 807 00:28:24,186 --> 00:28:25,994 -Back wall comes up nice and high. -Yes. 808 00:28:25,996 --> 00:28:27,913 -That's where we've got the hose and everything on. -Yeah. 809 00:28:27,915 --> 00:28:30,290 We've got slightly larger walls on the sides, 810 00:28:30,292 --> 00:28:33,001 and then a lip just on the front to keep the water in. 811 00:28:33,003 --> 00:28:34,336 -Exactly. -Okay. 812 00:28:34,338 --> 00:28:35,754 So it's going to be high enough. 813 00:28:35,831 --> 00:28:37,423 So they don't have to bend that much, you know, 814 00:28:37,425 --> 00:28:39,925 just to wash the dog. 815 00:28:39,927 --> 00:28:41,593 [Jonathan] When this is done Ginger and Alex 816 00:28:41,595 --> 00:28:43,804 won't have to worry about their dogs tracking dirt 817 00:28:43,806 --> 00:28:46,265 into their beautiful forever home from the backyard. 818 00:28:46,267 --> 00:28:49,226 This dog wash is gonna be so stylish and functional, 819 00:28:49,303 --> 00:28:51,103 I may even have to bring my dogs over here 820 00:28:51,105 --> 00:28:52,563 for a little scrub-a-dub-dub. 821 00:29:03,868 --> 00:29:05,159 Three generations of Alex's family 822 00:29:05,161 --> 00:29:06,818 have lived in this house. 823 00:29:06,820 --> 00:29:09,705 So it's so important that we get this renovation perfe 824 00:29:09,707 --> 00:29:12,750 so it keeps making memories for generations to come. 825 00:29:12,826 --> 00:29:15,502 That's why I want the new front door that welcomes them 826 00:29:15,504 --> 00:29:17,254 to make a great first impression. 827 00:29:17,256 --> 00:29:18,881 I actually love the fact that you have 828 00:29:18,883 --> 00:29:20,632 these gorgeous linear lines. 829 00:29:20,634 --> 00:29:23,886 The door ties into the mid-century vibes of the home. 830 00:29:23,888 --> 00:29:26,764 But this is way more secure, way more energy efficient. 831 00:29:26,766 --> 00:29:28,599 But let's stick it in and just see the look of this. 832 00:29:28,675 --> 00:29:30,017 -[Gus] Does it fit? -Yeah. 833 00:29:30,019 --> 00:29:32,394 -[Gus] Cool. -Okay, cool. 834 00:29:32,396 --> 00:29:35,647 The old fireplace was imposing and underused. 835 00:29:35,724 --> 00:29:38,358 I see Alex and Ginger's fami curling up around here 836 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:39,777 for many holidays. 837 00:29:39,779 --> 00:29:42,112 So this focal point also needs a facelift. 838 00:29:42,114 --> 00:29:44,281 We wanted to go with kind of like an artisanal look, 839 00:29:44,358 --> 00:29:45,616 something that feels handcrafted. 840 00:29:45,692 --> 00:29:48,786 And so I love the idea of doing the square tiles. 841 00:29:48,821 --> 00:29:51,121 We could just start our tile because if you're going to do a wood mantle, 842 00:29:51,198 --> 00:29:52,748 we can just stick it right on top, so... 843 00:29:52,792 --> 00:29:55,250 -Yeah. We can do that. -Okay, let's do it. 844 00:30:02,301 --> 00:30:05,636 Alex and Ginger want to pass this home on to their future family. 845 00:30:05,712 --> 00:30:08,388 But they have two very active big dogs, 846 00:30:08,465 --> 00:30:10,307 so they need a very durable floor. 847 00:30:11,852 --> 00:30:14,186 Boom. I do love that this stuff... 848 00:30:14,263 --> 00:30:15,562 I mean, feel the weight of that. 849 00:30:15,639 --> 00:30:16,980 It's so, so good. 850 00:30:16,982 --> 00:30:19,817 And they've got a really good quality pad 851 00:30:19,819 --> 00:30:23,487 already attached underneath, so we can drop this right down, 852 00:30:23,489 --> 00:30:26,114 clean, quick install, and it just sits. 853 00:30:26,116 --> 00:30:28,450 If the flooring is cheaper, it's too light. 854 00:30:28,452 --> 00:30:31,161 I find that you can kind of see it buckling up a little. 855 00:30:31,238 --> 00:30:33,163 -This is gonna sit nice and flat. -Yes. 856 00:30:33,165 --> 00:30:35,916 So when dogs are spilling and thrashing and who knows what, 857 00:30:35,993 --> 00:30:36,917 it'll be easy to clean up. 858 00:30:36,919 --> 00:30:38,560 Wipe down. 859 00:30:38,562 --> 00:30:40,963 These floors are way more durable than actual hardwood. 860 00:30:40,965 --> 00:30:42,589 Oh, they are. Even for the... 861 00:30:42,591 --> 00:30:44,007 you know, the dog's nails, 862 00:30:44,084 --> 00:30:45,884 it's not going to put a scratch on it. 863 00:30:45,886 --> 00:30:47,845 -Yeah. -Want to grab another long one from there? 864 00:30:51,141 --> 00:30:54,017 The updated wood look of our luxury vinyl 865 00:30:54,019 --> 00:30:56,645 will be a beautiful match with our new kitchen design 866 00:30:56,689 --> 00:30:58,889 Now that we have a level surface, 867 00:30:58,891 --> 00:31:02,526 we can start laying out our cabinets on the new and spacious floor plan. 868 00:31:02,528 --> 00:31:04,987 Okay, so I like this. 869 00:31:04,989 --> 00:31:07,865 I think this is gonna do it. This will be a game changer for them. 870 00:31:07,867 --> 00:31:11,326 Alex and Ginger chose to go with a peninsula instead of an island. 871 00:31:11,370 --> 00:31:13,287 And I think it's gonna look amazing. 872 00:31:13,289 --> 00:31:15,539 -All right. -Okay. 873 00:31:15,541 --> 00:31:18,542 [Jonathan] The kitchen is getting an extra high butcher block to 874 00:31:18,544 --> 00:31:20,419 to make sure that Alex and Ginger's big dogs 875 00:31:20,495 --> 00:31:22,921 don't feast like kings on people food. 876 00:31:22,923 --> 00:31:26,466 It's not often these days I find that we get someone 877 00:31:26,468 --> 00:31:29,845 who requests having the raised breakfast bar, 878 00:31:29,847 --> 00:31:31,889 so there's splitting up the height. 879 00:31:31,891 --> 00:31:34,391 This is important to them so the dogs aren't jumping up on their eating area. 880 00:31:34,393 --> 00:31:37,311 Oh, by the way, they just dropped these off. 881 00:31:37,313 --> 00:31:38,687 Captures the boho vibe. 882 00:31:38,689 --> 00:31:40,230 Clean lines, some sparkle against 883 00:31:40,232 --> 00:31:41,748 the blue and green cabinets. 884 00:31:41,750 --> 00:31:43,483 You know, when you have this, you've got the two-tone 885 00:31:43,518 --> 00:31:45,527 with the counters and then the butcher block. 886 00:31:45,529 --> 00:31:48,572 And obviously, we'll seal the butcher block so it's food safe. 887 00:31:48,574 --> 00:31:50,741 Everything in here all of a sudden 888 00:31:50,743 --> 00:31:52,659 is completely transformed. 889 00:31:52,661 --> 00:31:54,828 It is a kitchen with style. 890 00:31:54,830 --> 00:31:56,914 Speaking of stylish, our full-service 891 00:31:56,990 --> 00:31:59,875 dog wash station is really taking shape. 892 00:31:59,877 --> 00:32:01,543 It's big enough to wash two dogs at once 893 00:32:01,587 --> 00:32:03,378 and will really help keep all the dirt 894 00:32:03,380 --> 00:32:05,213 out on the new grass where it belongs. 895 00:32:05,257 --> 00:32:07,841 In the living room, the newly tiled fireplace 896 00:32:07,918 --> 00:32:10,844 is getting highlighted with a stunning wood beam mantel. 897 00:32:10,921 --> 00:32:12,137 I always love this. 898 00:32:12,139 --> 00:32:13,931 It's like trying on a new pair of shoes. 899 00:32:14,007 --> 00:32:16,141 Yeah well, you definitely have a lot of shoes. 900 00:32:16,259 --> 00:32:17,893 I've done this many a time. 901 00:32:17,895 --> 00:32:19,519 [Jonathan] Talk about an upgrade. 902 00:32:19,596 --> 00:32:21,346 Beautiful redwood mantel. 903 00:32:21,348 --> 00:32:24,441 But all of this comes down to the stain, and if we get it right. 904 00:32:24,443 --> 00:32:26,360 -Mm-hmm. -[Jonathan] Voila. 905 00:32:26,362 --> 00:32:28,528 So to offset the redness in the wood, 906 00:32:28,530 --> 00:32:31,114 I wanted to go a little bit darker, but it shouldn't be too dark. 907 00:32:31,116 --> 00:32:34,660 It should kind of fall to like a medium dark tone. 908 00:32:34,662 --> 00:32:36,178 What do you think? 909 00:32:36,180 --> 00:32:38,205 Let's see when we wipe it 'cause it'll lighten a hair 910 00:32:38,281 --> 00:32:39,498 when we wipe it. 911 00:32:39,574 --> 00:32:41,041 Yeah, I think that looks good. 912 00:32:41,118 --> 00:32:42,200 -It does look good. Yeah. -Yeah. 913 00:32:42,202 --> 00:32:43,502 It'll actually bring the wood grain out 914 00:32:43,578 --> 00:32:45,671 even more than what you see right now on here. 915 00:32:45,673 --> 00:32:48,590 Would you like to stop playing with the little piece of wood 916 00:32:48,634 --> 00:32:49,883 and go to the big guy? 917 00:32:49,960 --> 00:32:51,385 Yes, I would. Let's take it off. 918 00:32:51,387 --> 00:32:53,044 W-O-O-D. 919 00:32:56,558 --> 00:32:58,558 [Jonathan] Alex's grandfathe would have been thrilled 920 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,894 to see how much effort is being made 921 00:33:00,971 --> 00:33:02,771 to grant his wish of seeing this family home 922 00:33:02,815 --> 00:33:05,399 transformed for the next generation. 923 00:33:05,401 --> 00:33:07,317 The rest of the cabinets are getting assembled, 924 00:33:07,394 --> 00:33:08,893 sanded, and painted, 925 00:33:08,970 --> 00:33:11,446 as are the huge built-ins flanking the fireplace. 926 00:33:12,408 --> 00:33:14,533 With all the added space in the kitchen layout, 927 00:33:14,535 --> 00:33:16,743 we're able to install an extra-large sink 928 00:33:16,745 --> 00:33:18,495 and some beautiful white quartz counters. 929 00:33:20,124 --> 00:33:21,790 Everything is finding its place. 930 00:33:21,825 --> 00:33:24,418 Now it's time for Alex's gia guitar collection, 931 00:33:24,494 --> 00:33:27,212 which used to clutter the entire living room floor 932 00:33:29,049 --> 00:33:30,841 Are we getting this right? 933 00:33:30,917 --> 00:33:34,553 -'Cause obviously you're the guitar player. -So this... 934 00:33:34,629 --> 00:33:36,304 I mean, the thing that I am noticing, though, 935 00:33:36,348 --> 00:33:37,723 is where we have a mark. 936 00:33:37,725 --> 00:33:39,057 Those are pretty wide spaces. 937 00:33:39,059 --> 00:33:40,892 So we can put five guitars in there. 938 00:33:40,969 --> 00:33:43,854 Would we want to narrow it a bit and do six guitars? 939 00:33:43,856 --> 00:33:45,147 -That's what I thinking. -We could. 940 00:33:45,149 --> 00:33:47,024 -Do you play any instruments? -Yes. 941 00:33:47,026 --> 00:33:48,275 -What do you play? -Air guitar. 942 00:33:48,351 --> 00:33:51,528 Okay. So your instrument, sir. 943 00:33:52,740 --> 00:33:55,073 When we're done, there's going to be six guitars hanging here, 944 00:33:55,075 --> 00:33:57,701 which I believe will hit just the right not 945 00:33:57,778 --> 00:33:59,444 for this design. 946 00:33:59,521 --> 00:34:02,205 We want to honor three generations of this family 947 00:34:02,207 --> 00:34:04,041 that have called this house a home. 948 00:34:04,117 --> 00:34:07,044 We have stylish curvy backsplash tiles in the kitchen. 949 00:34:07,046 --> 00:34:10,338 We have decorative trim molding on the walls and the entry. 950 00:34:10,382 --> 00:34:11,906 They said they wanted their design style 951 00:34:11,908 --> 00:34:14,593 to reflect their personality bright, happy. 952 00:34:14,595 --> 00:34:16,762 We also have stunning hardware and fixtures 953 00:34:16,838 --> 00:34:18,472 that will really make this house sparkle 954 00:34:18,548 --> 00:34:20,223 for its new life with Ginger and Alex. 955 00:34:39,036 --> 00:34:41,036 Playtime, plants. 956 00:34:41,038 --> 00:34:43,580 -Good combos. -This is gonna mean so much to them. 957 00:34:43,582 --> 00:34:44,748 Seeing all the personal memories, 958 00:34:44,750 --> 00:34:46,041 especially of Alex's grandfather, 959 00:34:46,043 --> 00:34:47,826 knowing the history of this home. 960 00:34:47,902 --> 00:34:50,837 Personal touches from the guitars to the color on the cabinets, 961 00:34:50,914 --> 00:34:53,924 everything you look at, it just says Alex and Ginger. 962 00:34:55,969 --> 00:34:58,220 -What's happening, Alex? -Oh, my gosh. I'm so nervous. 963 00:34:58,222 --> 00:35:00,305 You should be. It looks amazing in there. 964 00:35:00,307 --> 00:35:02,057 I'm so excited. I'm like, let's go. 965 00:35:02,059 --> 00:35:03,508 I'm ready to go. 966 00:35:03,510 --> 00:35:05,310 Even from the first impression, look at the door. 967 00:35:05,312 --> 00:35:06,728 -[Alex] Oh, I know. -[Ginger] Oh, wow. 968 00:35:08,649 --> 00:35:09,606 Oh, my gosh. 969 00:35:17,074 --> 00:35:19,116 Oh, my gosh. 970 00:35:19,118 --> 00:35:21,451 -Wow. -[Ginger] Wow. 971 00:35:21,528 --> 00:35:24,412 -[Ginger] This is... -[Alex] Oh, wow. 972 00:35:24,456 --> 00:35:25,872 -[Ginger] ...amazing. -[Alex] I know. 973 00:35:25,949 --> 00:35:28,416 -Yeah. Wow. -Oh, my God. 974 00:35:28,418 --> 00:35:30,877 As you look around, a lot has changed. 975 00:35:30,879 --> 00:35:32,963 The rock garden is now a closet. 976 00:35:32,965 --> 00:35:34,689 [Ginger] That's amazing. 977 00:35:34,691 --> 00:35:37,467 The lattice is gone, and you now have some beautiful detail. 978 00:35:37,544 --> 00:35:39,136 [Ginger] Yeah. Oh, my gosh. 979 00:35:39,212 --> 00:35:40,345 It's spectacular. 980 00:35:40,347 --> 00:35:41,621 [Alex] This is amazing. 981 00:35:41,698 --> 00:35:43,306 I'm... I'm honestly speechless. Yeah. 982 00:35:43,308 --> 00:35:45,475 And also, first time we've ever done it. 983 00:35:45,477 --> 00:35:48,645 But what a statement with the beautiful guitar feature wall. 984 00:35:48,647 --> 00:35:50,272 -[Ginger] Yeah. -[Jonathan] What do you think? 985 00:35:50,315 --> 00:35:51,439 -It's beautiful. -It's so cute. 986 00:35:51,441 --> 00:35:52,899 [Alex] This wall is incredible. 987 00:35:52,901 --> 00:35:55,068 It's not just the guitars, it's the photos above it. 988 00:35:55,070 --> 00:35:57,362 I actually see... I see my family. 989 00:35:57,364 --> 00:35:58,880 I see my grandfather. 990 00:35:58,882 --> 00:36:00,365 Our grandparents passed away when we were just little, 991 00:36:00,442 --> 00:36:01,867 so we never got to know them as adults. 992 00:36:01,869 --> 00:36:04,119 And I think it's such an amazing thing that 993 00:36:04,121 --> 00:36:05,787 you got to be a roommate with your grandpa for a couple of years. 994 00:36:05,789 --> 00:36:07,480 That's so cool. 995 00:36:07,482 --> 00:36:09,875 I feel so fortunate to have that experience. Absolutely. 996 00:36:09,877 --> 00:36:13,336 I think that my grandfather would be very excited 997 00:36:13,413 --> 00:36:15,255 to see this and be very happy. 998 00:36:15,332 --> 00:36:19,968 I think he was waiting until the perfect person entered your life, 999 00:36:19,970 --> 00:36:21,678 and then you guys could have this space 1000 00:36:21,755 --> 00:36:23,513 and make it something that's really gonna be 1001 00:36:23,515 --> 00:36:24,806 the start of a new chapter for you guys. 1002 00:36:24,808 --> 00:36:26,349 [Ginger] Yeah. 1003 00:36:26,351 --> 00:36:28,393 Finding a way to take these guitars off the floor 1004 00:36:28,470 --> 00:36:30,478 and display them, did we get it right, Alex? 1005 00:36:30,480 --> 00:36:31,938 [Alex] Absolutely. And I'm happy too. 1006 00:36:31,940 --> 00:36:33,356 I was... at the beginning, 1007 00:36:33,433 --> 00:36:35,275 I thought I was gonna have to settle for two or three. 1008 00:36:35,352 --> 00:36:37,569 This is a very, very happy number. 1009 00:36:37,571 --> 00:36:39,196 You can now rock out and be like... 1010 00:36:40,240 --> 00:36:41,990 with all your friends here. 1011 00:36:41,992 --> 00:36:43,182 And they're beautiful. 1012 00:36:43,184 --> 00:36:44,576 It makes your guitars look so beautiful. 1013 00:36:44,578 --> 00:36:46,428 I mean, it really showcases that. 1014 00:36:46,430 --> 00:36:48,663 Look out here. I mean, what do you think of how open this feels? 1015 00:36:48,665 --> 00:36:50,540 -[Ginger] It's amazing. -[Alex] It's incredible. 1016 00:36:50,542 --> 00:36:52,500 [Ginger] I mean, it looks huge. I get it now. 1017 00:36:52,544 --> 00:36:55,003 I couldn't see how big of a space this was before. 1018 00:36:55,005 --> 00:36:56,796 And it's beautiful. I mean... 1019 00:36:56,798 --> 00:36:59,007 I remember you saying, wait, what? 1020 00:36:59,042 --> 00:37:00,634 -Our space isn't that big. -I was like, what? 1021 00:37:00,710 --> 00:37:02,802 [Drew] Look, how cool is it now? 1022 00:37:02,879 --> 00:37:04,679 How connected everything feels. 1023 00:37:04,723 --> 00:37:06,598 You're closer now to your feature wall, 1024 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:08,475 and you have a feature wall that actually fits this wall. 1025 00:37:08,477 --> 00:37:10,101 [Ginger] Yeah. Such a flow of energy. 1026 00:37:10,178 --> 00:37:12,562 -Yes, it's. It's comfortable. -Comfy. 1027 00:37:12,564 --> 00:37:14,013 The fireplace is beautiful, too. 1028 00:37:14,090 --> 00:37:15,398 [Jonathan] That's the same fireplace, by the way. 1029 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:16,975 [Alex] It doesn't look the same. 1030 00:37:16,977 --> 00:37:19,486 [Jonathan] Completely re-faced it, put in the mantel. 1031 00:37:19,521 --> 00:37:22,197 Because you have a TV, you want to deflect the heat off of the fire... 1032 00:37:22,241 --> 00:37:23,815 [Ginger] Uh-huh. 1033 00:37:23,817 --> 00:37:26,409 But also the built-ins with that beautiful pop of color 1034 00:37:26,411 --> 00:37:28,578 combined with natural and neutral materials 1035 00:37:28,580 --> 00:37:30,997 with clean lines really ties that 1036 00:37:31,074 --> 00:37:33,166 lighter transitional boho style together. 1037 00:37:33,243 --> 00:37:35,627 You know what's funny, 'I don't think we've seen the fireplace 1038 00:37:35,704 --> 00:37:37,629 in four years 'cause the guitars are always covering it. 1039 00:37:38,674 --> 00:37:41,007 And that blue is... is so pretty. 1040 00:37:41,084 --> 00:37:43,760 I have to always say nothing is sexier than storage. 1041 00:37:43,762 --> 00:37:45,804 -[Ginger] Agreed. -[Jonathan] You have so much storage now on both sides. 1042 00:37:45,880 --> 00:37:47,672 [Ginger] Yes. 1043 00:37:47,674 --> 00:37:50,809 Now everything feels so connected, like, to your beautiful kitchen. 1044 00:37:50,811 --> 00:37:52,686 Taking out that massive wal 1045 00:37:52,762 --> 00:37:55,146 from the living room gave u so much space to work with. 1046 00:37:55,148 --> 00:37:57,399 The dining room feels so open. 1047 00:37:57,442 --> 00:37:58,525 [Ginger] Yeah. This is beautiful. 1048 00:37:58,601 --> 00:38:00,351 [Alex] Oh, this table is awesome. 1049 00:38:00,353 --> 00:38:01,987 [Jonathan] Just imagine all the dinners you'll be having here 1050 00:38:01,989 --> 00:38:03,613 with both your families. 1051 00:38:03,615 --> 00:38:05,473 [Ginger] Wow. You guys. 1052 00:38:05,475 --> 00:38:07,784 [Jonathan] You needed to have a bigger kitchen, now you got it. 1053 00:38:07,861 --> 00:38:09,202 -What do you think? -Oh, my gosh. 1054 00:38:09,279 --> 00:38:10,203 Oh, my gosh. 1055 00:38:10,205 --> 00:38:11,621 What? 1056 00:38:11,698 --> 00:38:13,248 -This is amazing. -[Alex] This is incredible. 1057 00:38:13,250 --> 00:38:14,916 [Jonathan] Pushing the peninsula back 1058 00:38:14,960 --> 00:38:16,334 gave us more space in here. 1059 00:38:16,336 --> 00:38:18,920 The cabinets are amazing. 1060 00:38:18,922 --> 00:38:21,298 This is beautiful. This makes me want to be in here and actually... 1061 00:38:21,300 --> 00:38:22,549 like, actually cook. 1062 00:38:22,551 --> 00:38:24,634 -I know. It looks so nice. -[Ginger] Yeah. 1063 00:38:24,636 --> 00:38:28,138 May I point out if this was the original kitchen so come this way a little. 1064 00:38:28,214 --> 00:38:30,223 Come this way. We would have been standing right here like this. 1065 00:38:30,225 --> 00:38:32,183 Yeah, that's right. 1066 00:38:32,185 --> 00:38:33,560 Too many cooks in the kitchen. 1067 00:38:33,562 --> 00:38:34,811 -No. -Back it up. 1068 00:38:34,813 --> 00:38:37,397 Not only captured more space so you can move. 1069 00:38:37,399 --> 00:38:39,107 But having the two-tiered peninsula 1070 00:38:39,109 --> 00:38:41,109 that you requested turned out beautifully. 1071 00:38:41,153 --> 00:38:42,736 -This is beautiful. -Oh, and this wood. 1072 00:38:42,738 --> 00:38:43,862 -So cool. -Oh, my gosh. 1073 00:38:43,864 --> 00:38:45,880 I'm so glad you recommended that. 1074 00:38:45,882 --> 00:38:49,200 Everything about this kitchen speaks to function, to a designer touch. 1075 00:38:49,277 --> 00:38:51,369 You can look at the vent and how it ties into the butcher block. 1076 00:38:51,446 --> 00:38:52,787 -Yeah. It's beautiful. -It's awesome. 1077 00:38:52,789 --> 00:38:54,414 You even have this extra dedicated space 1078 00:38:54,491 --> 00:38:55,749 that can be a coffee station. 1079 00:38:55,751 --> 00:38:57,417 -Yeah. Nice. -That's awesome. 1080 00:38:57,494 --> 00:38:59,210 Love it. And the floors, too. 1081 00:38:59,287 --> 00:39:00,837 I mean, these are gorgeous. 1082 00:39:00,839 --> 00:39:02,922 [Jonathan] And they will stand up to the dogs. 1083 00:39:02,999 --> 00:39:05,342 -My gosh. -This is a luxury vinyl. 1084 00:39:05,418 --> 00:39:07,594 -It's beautiful, but it's extremely durable. -[Ginger] Good, awesome. 1085 00:39:07,596 --> 00:39:09,471 So it's the right choice because you have big dogs. 1086 00:39:09,473 --> 00:39:10,805 That's awesome. That's what we needed. 1087 00:39:10,849 --> 00:39:12,182 That's what we needed. Yeah. 1088 00:39:12,184 --> 00:39:14,142 Get a little touchy feely with drawers, your fridge. 1089 00:39:14,144 --> 00:39:15,352 Yeah. Whatever you want. 1090 00:39:15,428 --> 00:39:16,770 -Oh, my gosh. -Oh, thank you. Thank you. 1091 00:39:16,846 --> 00:39:18,605 [Jonathan] Oh, oh. How did that get in there? 1092 00:39:20,025 --> 00:39:22,150 Are these expired? Are they safe to eat? 1093 00:39:22,152 --> 00:39:23,518 [Drew] You can eat these ones. 1094 00:39:23,528 --> 00:39:25,236 Do not open that in our beautiful new house. 1095 00:39:25,238 --> 00:39:26,446 I know. Okay. 1096 00:39:26,448 --> 00:39:28,323 Some smells are hard to get out. 1097 00:39:28,325 --> 00:39:30,116 You have beautiful appliances. 1098 00:39:30,118 --> 00:39:32,577 When you see your built-in microwave. 1099 00:39:32,654 --> 00:39:34,204 -[Alex] That's so cool. -[Ginger] What! 1100 00:39:34,280 --> 00:39:35,205 Oh, my God. 1101 00:39:35,207 --> 00:39:36,748 So you don't have to bend over. 1102 00:39:36,750 --> 00:39:38,208 [Ginger] I just continue to be amazed by 1103 00:39:38,210 --> 00:39:39,601 how much space we're getting. 1104 00:39:39,603 --> 00:39:40,710 [Jonathan] Before, it felt like a small kitchen. 1105 00:39:40,712 --> 00:39:42,270 -[Ginger] Right. -[Alex] Yeah. 1106 00:39:42,272 --> 00:39:44,422 [Jonathan] Now everything just feels spacious and open. 1107 00:39:44,499 --> 00:39:46,341 And again, now you can entertain. 1108 00:39:46,385 --> 00:39:47,442 [Alex] It's incredible. 1109 00:39:47,444 --> 00:39:49,277 I mean, we can see everything. 1110 00:39:49,279 --> 00:39:51,429 You know, we'll be able to communicate with each other much better. 1111 00:39:51,431 --> 00:39:53,556 -Yeah. -We'll be able to communicate with our guests much better. 1112 00:39:53,558 --> 00:39:55,141 This is awesome. It's so cool. 1113 00:39:55,143 --> 00:39:58,228 You said so many times that you want it to feel open 1114 00:39:58,230 --> 00:40:00,563 and bright and inviting, but at the same time, 1115 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:03,525 you want it to feel warm and cozy like a family home. 1116 00:40:03,527 --> 00:40:05,944 And that's exactly the vibe we were going for. 1117 00:40:05,946 --> 00:40:08,154 This kitchen and the whole space 1118 00:40:08,156 --> 00:40:10,365 really feels like you guys. 1119 00:40:10,367 --> 00:40:12,992 The color of this kitchen really reminds me of my grandma, actually. 1120 00:40:12,994 --> 00:40:14,661 I know she really loved blues and greens, 1121 00:40:14,737 --> 00:40:16,454 and so now when I come into the kitchen, I'll think of her. 1122 00:40:16,531 --> 00:40:17,822 This is awesome. 1123 00:40:17,824 --> 00:40:20,041 With our family when our parents come to visit, 1124 00:40:20,085 --> 00:40:22,710 I... I just have these weird random memories. 1125 00:40:22,712 --> 00:40:24,921 But I enjoy being able to look across the room 1126 00:40:24,923 --> 00:40:26,497 and see them sitting at the sofa. 1127 00:40:26,499 --> 00:40:28,425 -Yeah. -Not even doing anything, just sitting there... 1128 00:40:28,427 --> 00:40:29,551 -Right. -...but being close. 1129 00:40:29,553 --> 00:40:31,511 Yeah. It means the world to me. 1130 00:40:31,513 --> 00:40:33,680 The long distance with my family is really hard. 1131 00:40:33,682 --> 00:40:35,765 And having a space that they can actually look forward 1132 00:40:35,767 --> 00:40:38,101 to coming to and that I feel really proud of. 1133 00:40:38,178 --> 00:40:40,270 I think having a home like this really lends itself to that. 1134 00:40:40,272 --> 00:40:41,604 Yeah. 1135 00:40:41,606 --> 00:40:43,440 I feel like there was one other area you said 1136 00:40:43,442 --> 00:40:44,941 was important to you. 1137 00:40:45,018 --> 00:40:46,025 Sometimes the yard. Sometimes. 1138 00:40:46,027 --> 00:40:47,944 -Yeah. -The yard. 1139 00:40:47,946 --> 00:40:50,280 -That's right. -That's it. 1140 00:40:50,356 --> 00:40:51,739 Oh! 1141 00:40:53,827 --> 00:40:55,994 Oh, my God! 1142 00:40:55,996 --> 00:40:57,036 That's so cool. 1143 00:40:57,038 --> 00:40:59,497 [Ginger] This is amazing! 1144 00:40:59,574 --> 00:41:01,708 -Oh, my gosh! -Oh, my gosh. 1145 00:41:02,711 --> 00:41:04,169 Look at this. 1146 00:41:04,171 --> 00:41:06,463 -Oh, my God! -[Alex] It's so cool. 1147 00:41:06,465 --> 00:41:07,922 [Ginger] It's so perfect, you guys. 1148 00:41:07,924 --> 00:41:10,508 I mean, my eyes first go to the rocks are gone. 1149 00:41:10,510 --> 00:41:12,135 -[Alex] Yeah. -[Ginger] That's amazing. 1150 00:41:12,137 --> 00:41:14,012 -[Jonathan] Mm-hmm. -[Alex] So clean. There's so much grass. 1151 00:41:14,014 --> 00:41:15,880 [Ginger] Oh, the dogs are gonna go crazy. 1152 00:41:15,957 --> 00:41:18,141 -[Alex] Oh, my gosh. They're gonna love this. -[Ginger] Oh, my gosh. 1153 00:41:18,218 --> 00:41:20,226 Do you like that sort of moody feel with the string lights? 1154 00:41:20,228 --> 00:41:21,644 -[Ginger] Yeah. -[Alex] We love it. 1155 00:41:21,721 --> 00:41:23,271 We were trying to debate, like, what's more important, 1156 00:41:23,315 --> 00:41:26,357 is it puppy areas, is it the people areas? 1157 00:41:26,434 --> 00:41:29,360 Can I just say the pups might have an even nicer bath 1158 00:41:29,362 --> 00:41:30,528 than you guys have? 1159 00:41:30,530 --> 00:41:33,072 -Ay! -That's awesome. 1160 00:41:33,149 --> 00:41:34,807 -[Drew] That is a throne. -Adorable. 1161 00:41:34,809 --> 00:41:36,201 I mean, they're big dogs, so you need to have a big bath. 1162 00:41:36,277 --> 00:41:37,719 -They are. -They are. Oh, my gosh. 1163 00:41:37,721 --> 00:41:39,704 And I can't believe you actually made two spaces. 1164 00:41:39,706 --> 00:41:41,664 That's exactly how we use the space, for eating, 1165 00:41:41,741 --> 00:41:43,741 and then also just for hanging out. 1166 00:41:43,743 --> 00:41:48,421 And again, you made something that I saw small look so large and it's awesome. 1167 00:41:48,423 --> 00:41:50,064 I'm... I'm speechless. This is amazing. 1168 00:41:50,066 --> 00:41:52,157 You want to enjoy your yard? I mean, that's the main thing. 1169 00:41:52,159 --> 00:41:54,594 If you can't get out there, you can't get around, you're not going to enjoy it. 1170 00:41:54,596 --> 00:41:56,346 -[Ginger] Right. -And we spent so much time out here. 1171 00:41:56,348 --> 00:41:58,181 The dogs spent so much time out here. 1172 00:41:58,183 --> 00:42:00,558 This is certainly a place where we'll be looking forward 1173 00:42:00,560 --> 00:42:02,101 to be going every morning. 1174 00:42:02,103 --> 00:42:03,911 It's absolutely beautiful. 1175 00:42:03,913 --> 00:42:05,647 It's everything we could have hoped for and like a ton more, so... 1176 00:42:05,690 --> 00:42:07,006 Yeah. 1177 00:42:07,008 --> 00:42:09,067 I think that when you can both be happy here, 1178 00:42:09,143 --> 00:42:10,735 we're still cherishing the memories that you have 1179 00:42:10,812 --> 00:42:12,052 in this house with your grandpa. 1180 00:42:12,054 --> 00:42:13,905 And those family memories are so important. 1181 00:42:13,982 --> 00:42:15,657 Plus, you have a spot for the dogs. It's a win-win-win. 1182 00:42:15,659 --> 00:42:17,367 -Right. -Absolutely. 1183 00:42:17,443 --> 00:42:19,661 -By the by, we may have invited a few people over... -Oh, okay. 1184 00:42:19,704 --> 00:42:21,704 [Drew] ...to have a party and If you wanna kick things off. 1185 00:42:21,781 --> 00:42:23,331 Let's go meet 'em. 1186 00:42:23,333 --> 00:42:24,499 Alex, you better play the guitar. 1187 00:42:24,501 --> 00:42:27,377 If you sing. 1188 00:42:27,379 --> 00:42:28,503 Hey, come on in. 1189 00:42:28,505 --> 00:42:30,171 -Hello! -Hello! 1190 00:42:30,173 --> 00:42:32,423 Good to see you. 1191 00:42:32,425 --> 00:42:37,262 [Alex] It feels amazing to s a place that is ours 1192 00:42:37,264 --> 00:42:39,305 and we'll make memories at. 1193 00:42:39,307 --> 00:42:42,892 And I can still see my grandparents being happy. 1194 00:42:42,894 --> 00:42:44,561 [Ginger] I think it just solidified... 1195 00:42:44,637 --> 00:42:47,146 -Right. -...that we're really making our life together. 1196 00:42:47,181 --> 00:42:50,316 This is what it's all about. [laughs] 1197 00:42:51,361 --> 00:42:52,485 Come here. 1198 00:42:52,487 --> 00:42:54,279 Oh! Good girl.