We transformed our 1970s home! BEFORE & AFTER one YEAR of renovating + all our DIYs

This week I am sharing all our home renovations on our 1970s home! It’s been a huge family effort and we are so proud of the before and afters! Hope you enjoy these satisfying transformations!
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  • @EmilyGarbe
    @EmilyGarbe4 ай бұрын

    Let me know how long you’ve been following along! And give my awesome mom a shout out - she’s the real MVP! 👏🏻🥰

  • @musicalemily5464

    @musicalemily5464

    Ай бұрын

    I have been watching your channel for a LONG time. Your channel popped up on my feed, and, I loved it so much, that I went to your first video and binge watched up until this point. Haha. I am almost caught up to your newest one! I absolutely love your vibe, as well as your relationship with your whole family. You are very blessed to have so many people you are close to. Your family seems lovely, kind, and, most importantly, loving. I am sure your friends are all of those things as well. You send such positivity out into this world and I am trying to absorb it into myself. It has been a joy to watch you. PS. No, I do not just watch KZread all day. Haha! I actually do not watch much at all, but, your channel brightens my day, so, I will watch until I am caught up!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    Ай бұрын

    @@musicalemily5464 this was such a sweet comment to receive. Thank you for taking the time to say these kind words. I am so glad that I can share some positivity in this space. Thank you! ❤️

  • @musicalemily5464

    @musicalemily5464

    Ай бұрын

    @@EmilyGarbe It is my pleasure. I know how much time and effort you put into this. I understand what it takes. I think it is very important to say how much I appreciate you and all that you do to make the world a little nicer. You and your family are truly a blessing. From one Emily to another, wishing you all the best.

  • @missbeccabee7217
    @missbeccabee72174 ай бұрын

    A thought about your green tub and sink…what if you kept them and embraced an MCM Florida-inspired tropical theme? Using dark jungle-type wallpaper (but not anywhere near the tub/shower)? Fun for the boys, but in an elevated way that also works for adults? Unless you want to carry the neutral color pattern through the house. Your optimistic and fun videos make me feel creative. But it’s also fun because it’s not my house!!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh that sounds so retro! I can see it 😅 if it was just cosmetic stuff that needed to be redone in there that’s probably the route I would take, but at this point I don’t want to put effort into projects that won’t last for many more years or increase the home value. My parents have the final say, as I didn’t mention it (should have!) but they will be likely retiring here or using this as an investment property when we move out

  • @lynnharrell9598
    @lynnharrell95984 ай бұрын

    What an absolute blessing your parents are! Not only did they put up all of the money to buy the house, but they put in all of that work to make it to your liking.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    They are such a blessing! I should have mentioned it in the video but they hope to move here to retire once my husband finishes residency and provided we stay local. So I get a lot of say into the picking, but they get the final say and we’ve definitely not always agreed haha but teaches me humility ❤️

  • @ElaineGraham-ki7nc
    @ElaineGraham-ki7nc4 ай бұрын

    What are journey you’ve had and will continue later. The work ethic of your parents and you has been fantastic to watch. Love the fact that you discussed that at the end of the video with your mother and the role you have played with them and the role the boys are playing with all of you. I loved hearing that the bones of the house were great and what attracted your parents to this home. We enjoyed the home for 38 years . We love the home because of the traffic pattern. It was so conducive to entertaining and getting large and small crowds of family and friends together We love watching the transformation and seeing the joy that your family brings and will continue to bring to this house that is becoming a home, thank you for sharing the journey. Elaine and Steve

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    I as so hoping you would watch this one! 🥰 I could not agree more about the traffic pattern. We’ve noticed it’s not overwhelming with noise level with our gatherings with lots of kids because of the separate spaces. I thought I could only love full open concept, but this house is perfect! Thank you for following along on here! And I’m going to call you before this baby arrives so we can finally show you in person!

  • @user-mp3jy4qu9s
    @user-mp3jy4qu9s4 ай бұрын

    I have been watching since your life in the townhouse and I have watched all your renovations in your new home. What an amazing transformation. Anyone who has undertaken home remodels knows the ups and downs involved. I think your faith and amazing family got you through this phase. Enjoy your home and beautiful family. Blessings and prayers...

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so right!! Those have been our anchor 💕🙏🏻 thanks so much for following along!!

  • @susanvelez6534
    @susanvelez65344 ай бұрын

    Emily, what a delight to have your mom as the star guest - such a beautiful touch! Your video was absolutely wonderful, and those floors? Pure magic. Bravo to you for creating your home so heartwarming and incredible! 👏🌟

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Susan! We had fun working on this one together 🥰 I had to edit out a LOT of us rambling 🤣 and thank you so much 💕💕💕

  • @susanvelez6534

    @susanvelez6534

    4 ай бұрын

    @@EmilyGarbe 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼❤️👍🏼🤗🤗

  • @judybryan9575
    @judybryan95754 ай бұрын

    You are so blessed to have your Mom and Dad close! I started watching after you moved in...we live on the other side of the Skyway!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    We really are blessed by them! And oh heyy neighbor 🥰

  • @angeladenmark3164
    @angeladenmark31644 ай бұрын

    Awesome Video!!! It brought back memories of my father and his "holiday projects" for the week of Thankgiving & Christmas!!! He would renovate our kitchen with long island with eight stools or replace flooring in the bedrooms!!! It's great that your sons are watching you & your family create a new renovated home for to live. They will see the importance of "working" on a project until the completion.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Aw those sounds like great memories! For Christmas I made my parents a photo book of snapshot from all our renovation adventures in this house so far. It’s been a great time of growing closer together ❤️

  • @mikebridges222
    @mikebridges2223 ай бұрын

    We built our house in 1974 and some of the carpet you pulled out we had in our home!! 😂 we have completely remodeled our house and just this year we took out ALL the carpet and put in real hardwood floors! We love it!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    Haha they did make stuff to last back then! Your hardwoods sound beautiful 😍

  • @kerryborst
    @kerryborst4 ай бұрын

    I started following you because I was following the thrifting channels, and you were doing a thrift haul. Then I got invested in your house. Enjoyable!❤

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad!! Thank you Kerry!

  • @mariareyesrosado425
    @mariareyesrosado4254 ай бұрын

    Great to see your mom and you talking about all the projects that were done to the home ❤

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it! Was fun for us 🥰

  • @debbiebuchanan2574
    @debbiebuchanan25743 ай бұрын

    Your mother is just lovely. And such a hard worker. This was a nice video

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    She is isn’t she 🥰

  • @iopgirl9061
    @iopgirl90614 ай бұрын

    You and your mom are precious together. I started watching thrifting videos and came across yours. I loved that your faith and your family were integral to your videos. I'm always excited to see a new video from you.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I am so glad that comes through well. Most important in my life and will always be prioritized here 🤍🥰

  • @leem200
    @leem2003 ай бұрын

    Love your mom! Such a sweetheart. The home looks amazing. Great selections.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    She’s the best!! 💗

  • @ritastutler1470
    @ritastutler14704 ай бұрын

    Hi Emily, I started following you just a few months ago. I just started watching some thrift videos and you showed up on my feed . I just found you to be so sweet, have such a nice laugh, and just be such a beautiful person inside and out. Gosh , your mom and dad are such hard workers. I lost my mom when she was just forty nine. For years and years I envied people who still had theirs. Anyhow, it was nice to see your mom sitting down. Your house makeover is just wonderful. My husband and I inherited a house that his grandmothers but after her passing was owned by his uncle. He died very unexpectedly but had willed it to us. I remembered my sister saying you will never be able to live in that house. Your carpet took me back to those early days. It really was a mess everywhere. It was so much work, but I remember it as some of the best times...us working together and my mother in law working with us and putting some of her money in to help us. Ours is a forties home and I have to say I love it so much, but it is still a work in progress. Our kitchen floor is painted blue. We dont have a modern kitchen. We do have beautiful wood floors . You so deserve to take a break and just enjoy your baby's arrival. Take care and will see you whenever you post .❤❤❤❤❤ Now, will you rent to own? I do agree with redoing the rock wall to givebitva brighter lighter finish. You all have so much to be proud of. We live on five acres and sometimes when the weather gets pretty outdoor chores come first. Incan not wait for your new little baby boy to be in gour videos. Take care Emily.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Rita 🥰 I am so very blessed to have both my parents support so so much! Your 1940s home sounds beautiful. I think the best homes are ones that are work in progress. Just like our hearts, they are not ever really “done” 🙏🏻 I should have mentioned it in the video, but my parents plan to either move here or use it as an investment property after my husband graduates residency in 2.5 more years. We plan to settle in the area, but exactly where will depend on where Dominick gets a job. That’s why they get the final say on all the big decisions. And trust me, there’s been disagreements haha 💕

  • @ritastutler1470

    @ritastutler1470

    4 ай бұрын

    @@EmilyGarbe Well just enjoy it while you live there. We have lived in three homes...all very different. If you are happy..and believe me , I can tell you are a joyous person , you will be happy anywhere.

  • @user-xv8je3pr9c
    @user-xv8je3pr9c4 ай бұрын

    Great update! Your mom is lovely!!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    I think so too! 🥰

  • @jenifergaston7226
    @jenifergaston72264 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos…I’m probably your mom’s age, but they are so fun to watch. I think I started watching here and there before your move…but I just subscribed today, when I realized I hadn’t yet! ❤

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    I think most of my audience is her age 🥰 haha yay! Thanks 🤗

  • @jenifergaston7226

    @jenifergaston7226

    4 ай бұрын

    @@EmilyGarbehaha! Us Grammies must love thrifting, decorating and sweet little families!❤

  • @sonyamowery2324
    @sonyamowery23244 ай бұрын

    I just love your videos. I found you a few months ago! You are so sweet and I so enjoy your videos. It was so wonderful meeting your mom! She is so sweet! Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your family!❤

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Aw thank you so much!!! She’s the best 🥰

  • @mariacaspary8540
    @mariacaspary85404 ай бұрын

    Wonderful to see Heather!! It was a great video. It all looks amazing!!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    We had a great time doing it together! You wouldn’t believe the amount of tangents and rambles I edited out 🤣

  • @chriswells4400
    @chriswells44004 ай бұрын

    I’ve been following along since you were scraping the popcorn ceilings! Why I found that fascinating 😂 I don’t know, but I have loved the journey. Nice to meet your mom!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Hahah that makes me so happy to hear that was satisfying to watch because it wasn’t easy or fun to do 🤣

  • @CatherineH.-gf7mm
    @CatherineH.-gf7mm4 ай бұрын

    Consider a built in ironing board...goes between studs...really easy to install..apx. $170 online....Soooo convenient!!! You will love it in your laundry room. :). House looks fabulous!!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    I was looking at some that could attach to the side of the cabinet! I don’t think I’ve seen one that goes between the studs. I’ll check it out!

  • @sharonclarke8683
    @sharonclarke86834 ай бұрын

    Iv followed since the beginning of this house,❤

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for following along! 💕

  • @JosieMichelleDavis
    @JosieMichelleDavis4 ай бұрын

    Love this! So great to see you and your mom reminisce. I totally understand what you’re saying about that second bath - the vintage vibes are so fun but I can completely see how un-functional it would be to live with it 😂

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    So glad it was fun to watch! And lol you’re spot on. Like this was not designed with family in mind 🙈

  • @donnaoveracker1228
    @donnaoveracker12284 ай бұрын

    And after a year of construction your family is still speaking to each other. Nice to see mom getting a few minutes of rest😅

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha closer and stronger 🥰 even after disagreements and all

  • @veronicahebeler8716
    @veronicahebeler87164 ай бұрын

    Follower since day one!!! I remember the wallpaper you used in the bathroom of your first place- loved it!!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Aww thanks girl!! Oh I loved that paper too. I just found the extra bits from the rolls I saved and was thinking of adding it to some drawers 🥰

  • @sallymoffit3751
    @sallymoffit37514 ай бұрын

    Maybe just add picture ledges to the stone wall. Simple, they can go modern or transitional.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Haven’t thought of that!. Not sure how I could work around the uneven rock surfaces but I think that sounds beautiful!

  • @judithomas5504
    @judithomas55044 ай бұрын

    Started following when you were in your townhome

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Aw thanks for sticking around!!

  • @lindasmith5190
    @lindasmith51904 ай бұрын

    You have done so much.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    We have! 😅 thanks for following along

  • @sandraweiler5971
    @sandraweiler59714 ай бұрын

    Wow, you look so much alike 🌸❣️🌸

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes! My little sister too 🥰

  • @judyparks5016
    @judyparks50164 ай бұрын

    Emily, your home looks so good. You all have woro

  • @judyparks5016

    @judyparks5016

    4 ай бұрын

    Worked so hard. Your Mom is so sweet. I really love the new living room floor. ❤🙏🌼

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Judy! We are enjoying it so much 🥰

  • @paddlegal3097
    @paddlegal30973 ай бұрын

    I’m new to your channel so this video gave me the background of your projects.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad! More projects to come ❤️

  • @loriprentice5384
    @loriprentice53844 ай бұрын

    I started watching your videos after you had moved in. It’s been a lot of hard work for y’all. However, your videos made it look easy and I knew it wasn’t. It’s a beautiful home and you are very blessed.

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! We are so very blessed 🤍

  • @bittersweetfarmcollective1605
    @bittersweetfarmcollective16054 ай бұрын

    Hey Emily! Ive been following you for about a month now, and I love your style and personality! Im also a per diem OT in Western NY renovating our 1976 Colonial home. Would you be willing to share the color you used on the boy's bedroom wall? Keep up the beautiful work!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh how fun! Love the connections 🤗 it is Benjamin Moore croquet. I love the versatility of it 😍

  • @wilgenbusches
    @wilgenbusches4 ай бұрын

    So fun ❤

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for doing it with me!!!!

  • @wilgenbusches

    @wilgenbusches

    4 ай бұрын

    ❤️

  • @deannabrock5951
    @deannabrock59513 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @user-yq2il1qj2h
    @user-yq2il1qj2h4 ай бұрын

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    4 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @carolyost6733
    @carolyost67333 ай бұрын

    What are the countertops in your kitchen? I love the color. Are they soapstone? Love your style!

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! They are quartz because we didn’t want the maintenance of soapstone. They were supposed to be honed (matte finish) but came in shiny and so we got a HUGE refund. Worked out just fine. I still love them ❤️

  • @carolyost6733

    @carolyost6733

    3 ай бұрын

    Can you tell me the color?

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    @@carolyost6733 Home Depot only had this one color for soapstone in quartz 😊

  • @BeckyInCa
    @BeckyInCa3 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @EmilyGarbe

    @EmilyGarbe

    3 ай бұрын

    🤗