I BOUGHT A HOUSE!
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- čas přidán 10. 11. 2023
- In today's video, I share my new house! It's been a journey, that's for sure. Links below :)
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Congratulations 🎉. It’s going to be wonderful and it will be all yours! My marriage of twenty years ended very suddenly and left me with 4 kids between 7 and 15. I hadn’t worked since before I was married . That was over 20 years ago and of course the kids are grown up. I have a good life and you will too. Be kind to yourself.
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My marriage ended suddenly in October last year after 18 years….i had never worked either since I was married…..it’s good to hear that things can get better as sometimes it does seem like an uphill struggle.
You have brought tears to my eyes with you news. I told you things would come right. Your a little diamond and your boys have a wonderful mum. I’m (was too old now) a valuer for a major estate agents and am so glad you’ve chosen area as your first priority. Get the bare essentials done and the rest will follow in time. Slow and steady wins the race. You go girl…., I really am delighted and can’t wait to follow your journey. Sending a virtual gin and tonic love❤
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Congratulations!. I bought a fixer upper for me and my daughter when I split from my husband. Still here 20 years later and very happy and mortgage nearly paid off
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Yes to home update videos! Your home is a blank slate and I look forward to seeing what you do.
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Nicola, the house has lovely bare bones. It is so light and bright I’m sure you will make it a beautiful home. Wishing you all the best for the future.
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Well done Nicola. A new chapter awaits you and your boys. It will be great following you as you create your new home 😀
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Well done Nichola, its an empty house it will be cold. You have options the house seems to be in good order. The radiator's are single so they won't throw a lot of heat, you have options. You can always get the taps changed on the main bath so it has a handheld shower attachment. Remember not to get carried away ( easier said than done ). Have fun.
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Regarding decorating; Paint the doors and skirting first, if your not good with gloss paint, go for a satin wood or egg shell.
When it comes to the walls works out cheaper to stay neutral, same colour in most areas just make sure it's a good quality paint. Another trick is to paint the ceiling the same colour as the walls ( you don't have to worry about cutting in and straight lines.
When you do start to paint, sometimes easier to use a small roller, not so hard on the arms also use a decent quality paint brush, you'll get less bristle loss on the brush. Have fun, you will get so much satisfaction once you see things done.
Hello and congratulations on buying your own home. My girls were 3 and 8 when I was divorced (heartbroken) and you can do this! The house is cozy and I think your stuff will look good in it. I hope you can find the items you need at a good price or even free. The floors look good in your video. I’d love to see updates on your progress. Don’t worry about a polished video. Good luck to you and the boys.
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Brillant news Nicola and many congratulations.
As for decorating, by putting the effort into preparing the walls and woodwork, it means that the painting part is much easier. Its a hassle but worth it.
In the past we have had the odd decorating party, where we have got friends and relatives to help out over a weekend. Then when everything was finished we cooked a special meal for them as a thankyou.
Great that the boys are so engaged with it too.x
It looks charming. I grew up washing my hair in the kitchen sink. Good luck!
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Definitely show us your decorating and refurbishments as you go along that would be really interesting x
I think it’s lovely Nicola - a blank canvas well done ❤
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Whoop whoop! Congrats! Budget DIY would fit great on your channel. Hope that ex is giving you money to support the kids now. Zx
House has a beautiful feel . Congratulations to you and the boys ❤
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Fantastic news - just beaming for you!! Yes please to videos about doing up a house on a budget. Just brilliant news, well done!!!
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I’m in the states and I think your wooden floors are lovely!!! But more importantly this is your home:) The light coming in is wonderful. You will make it into a very cozy and lovely home. Congrats!!💕
I moved into a house that was stuck in the 1970s back in 2002. It needed a lot of work, and I lived there while I was working on it. Yours has great potential. There were some things I couldn't afford, so I hired a sander and sanded and varnished the floors to make them nice and warm underfoot. Insulation is a big deal, and I got some grants towards that. The kitchen was a total timewarp, there were 2 sockets and the old lady kindly left me her twin tub washing machine. There was one draw. It took a lot of doing, saving and doing things as they became affordable.
One thing for which you might be grateful, you didn't inherit a brown bathroom suite, yes brown! Whoever thought that was a good idea? Ripping out the toilet carpet and getting some lino down were a priority (carpet in a toilet!!!). Eventually, I got the bathroom and toilet knocked into one and a nice white suite fitted.
You will get there, it will take time, but you are a sensible woman with your head screwed on and your feet on the ground, so I know you will be budgeting sensibly for this and will make a beautiful, safe home for you and your boys.
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Very well done Nicola.
The power companies do free surveys for house insulation and there are still Government grants available for insulation.
Ooh thanks, I’ll have a look.
Congratulations on your new (own) house. It looks lovely and has enough space for your family to grow into. I am sure that you will make it a beautiful home for your boys and yourself. Update videos - yes please. ❤❤
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Congratulations my dear..single mother in Ireland..you WILL get there...actually you ARE there...
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Nicola you can get an attachment to go on the bath taps for washing your hair, should be able to get in diy store, it's rubber and plastic, can't think of proper name, but have used them in the past. SHAMPOO SPRAY HOSE.
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Hi Nicola, really pleased to hear this update. I know photographers and videos can be deceiving but your wood flooring looks to be in good condition. I’ve known folk paint or varnish their floors and then use good quality rugs to add additional warmth. IKEA do really great kitchens they are ‘free standing’ so they can accommodate various room configurations. Yes I agree with a previous commenter you can change the bath taps to accommodate a shower attachment as your bathroom looked to be in pretty good condition. Have fun making your house a home xx
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Hang thick heavy curtains and close them as soon as its dark. Makes a big difference. Old fashioned draught excluder at every door. The old stuffed sausage! Hot water bottles in the beds before bedtime. I will look forward to seeing your lovely home blossom. Don't be afraid to ask for suggestions/ ideas and definitely don't feel shy about asking for help!🎉🎉🎉
Nicola your doing great you will have a lovely safe home for you and your children and near to your mum and dad just to give support when you need it you will learn to do diy its a great learning curve for you and with each bit you achieve you will be so proud of yourself so God Bless you for a happy and contented future in your new home .xxx
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Well done on buying your home. You should be very proud of yourself. I would love to see home videos. My favourite thing to watch xx
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A house is just bricks and mortar no matter how small or big it is. A home is what we put into it and the happiness you feel when you go in through the front door. Well done on coming through everything and turning to the next chapter. I’m sure you’ll do an amazing job of making it lovely. Nice to see you and look forward to your home updates 😀 xxx
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Congrats, you have reached a big milestone in your life. Stay calm and remember to breathe.
One day at a time. - Start haunting any resale/charity shops, Facebook sales, or Craigslist if you have something like that. Best of everything to you.
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Congratulations! You will surprise yourself with all the things you don't know you can do yet. Trust me, I have been there.
I look forward to seeing your progress 🏠
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Congratulations looks lovely light and spacious. Ikea do most basic cheapest kitchen. We brought a doer upper 5 years ago we done bits over time. Just lick of paint and new flooring can make all the difference. We scour market place charity shops and jumble cheap furniture and decor
Congratulations, the house looks really good, you will get there x
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Congratulations on the new house. I would sort out the insulation and radiators. Then take it room by room.
Congratulations on such an achievement.The house is actually livable (apart from the kitchen)so although you might want to change it you shouldn’t feel any pressure to do it immediately.All you really need to do in a hurry is the kitchen and the heating.You have done so well,most single mothers really struggle to achieve home ownership but you have done with a really lovely house.
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Fantastic news that you and you ex finished on good terms and you have both movd on....
Your home will be just lovely! Great light in there! Good luck with all the planning, that is the fun part! 👊🏼😍
Congratulations Nicola!! The home looks lovely and most importantly it’s yours ❤
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Congratulations Nicola! What fantastic news! The house looks like it will be fabulous given time. I'm so thrilled you are ready to start your next chapter. Decorating stuff is pretty straightforward. My dad was a huge help, but you tube has also been amazing teaching me how to do stuff. I hope you plan to document your rennovation. We moved in July, it needs some work ( not as much as yours is add!) But it is quite daunting. Looking forward to seeing progress over time xx
Congratulations on your new house! You'll soon make it into your perfect cosy home. I'd love to see decorating and transformation vlogs x
So happy for you, now you can move on. You could just replace the bath taps with a mixer tap with hand held shower fitting for now and you may be able to find an ex display kitchen cheaply if you know someone to fit it for you. We have done up quite a few houses on a budget LOL.
Camping shower, under forty pounds is what i use for hair washing.
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🎉 Woohoo 🎉
In your face 💪👏👈😁👉 mr X !
Look at you. I cant believe how quickly you have turned your life around.
Life is not how you expected it. It is soooooo much better.
Your house is only cosmetic. I think your bathroom is fine. Get one of those hose attachment thingys for hair washing. You can pretty up the bathroom with paint, towels, bathmats and accessories. Done.
Sand and polish the wooden floors and throw down lots of rugs. Easier to clean.
Im so happy for you. I didnt expect you to buy a home so soon. Hooray my friend😊
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Congratulations on your new home. Please do updates on the house. I will enjoy seeing you progressing. Good luck xx
All the best. Your house will be lovely when it's done. Good luck to the three of yous xx
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Congratulations.. a day at a time will get you there. In furnishing and renovating your home thrift stores, car boot sales, marketplace will be your best friend and don’t forget the most important one the generosity of family and friends. Good luck
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And yes definitely video your home improvements! Just so happy for you. My only thought is with all the light coming in, it would lend itself to light warm colors on the walls and I could see lots of plants. But that is me and you will find what works best definitely:)
Congratulations on finally completing the sale. We also have bought a property, although ours was simpler (it's a residential park home) but it happened so quickly! We never thought we would be able to afford to buy anything, but this one also needs lots of work inside and out, so I feel your pain! When we moved in we had no furniture apart from our picnic table and chairs no white goods apart from built in hob and oven and we slept on blow up mattress! Please post 'house' updates, for your sake and our nosiness, but to see how far you have come. I am so thrilled for you. X
I hope it goes well for you!
Wonderful news, congratulations. Looks like a great house with everything you need. Great space. We couldn’t afford carpets, sanded the floorboards, varnished or painted them and bought some cheap scatter rugs for bedrooms. Cheap and worked well. Enjoy your new hom
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Congrats sweetie on buying your house ❤.home sweet home 🏡 hope u the best 👌. Bless u and family 👪 💖 with joy 😊 peace ✌ 💖 happyness always❤❤❤❤
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This is so exciting Nicola, well done. With the decorating don't overwhelm yourself break it all down into bite size pieces, that way each completed job is a win, another little victory. 🥰
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Hello, Fantastic news. I am glad that you have been able to buy a safe space for you and your boys ❤.
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Would love videos on decorating on a budget as well as your usual content.
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Thank you for sharing . YOU HAVE A HOME😀. I’m so happy for you all . I know it’s scary but it’s so exciting . You can do this . I did it 22 yrs ago when my husband dumped me and we had a 3 year old together. I smiled all the way through the video..your new home is lovely and just the perfect place to put your stamp on it .
Talking of it being cold . I had loft insulation put in years ago and it made a HUGE difference..heat rises and will leak out at the top but the loft insulation transformed my home even though the walls were already done .
A friend who had a detached cold bungalow notice the difference in my home so did their bungalow…it made a tremendous difference .
Please look into it when you can afford too ..ask your local council if there is a government scheme to help . Please also do home updates. 😀🇬🇧💛🤍
Thank you ❤️ I’ll look at loft insulation as well, hadn’t thought of that!
Congratulations!!! Your house (trust me) looks an nice easy fix. Painting, wall stripping, sanding are a pain but soooo worth it. The house will be cold if not doing anything with. And adding carpets will warm it up.
Have so much fun with it. A new year and a new life and you. Enjoy this stage. It’s the best 🥰
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You new home looks lovely and such a step for you and the boys. As scary as it can be...it is all yours and I know that you will make a beautiful home for you all. Don't forget your amazon wish list I am sure you will have subscribers that will want to support you all x
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Congratulations. It is a lovely home. What an accomplishment. You can do it.
You are such a huge inspiration sweetie❤ long as there is no damp etc you have a lovely solid home❤ there is no place like home❤
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Defs get the roof checked, before the snow comes ! We've refurbed and rented out a few houses now and the first mistake we made was to concentrate on decorating the house to walk in one day and found a massive 12ft long damp patch on the upstairs ceiling. We had to get scaffolding up, re-lat, re- tile and re-felt the bottom few feet of the roof it was flooding in soon as it rained. Didn't notice any issues before we bought that one, but a look at the roof/ inside the loft is now on our essentials list when looking at properties. Live and learn! Best of luck tho extremely happy for your update! 😊
I hadn’t t thought of that! Will add it to the list 😬
Massive congratulations!! Its lovely xx really pleased for you
Good luck with the next phase with your boys. Facebook marketplace can be an amazing place for bargain furniture if you have a reasonable sized car!
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Check out what grants your entitled to before you pay out for insulation ...
Ooh will do.
Congrats. You can go slowly. Of course, kitchen appliances try to get second hand. Get heaters, check out fireplace does it work. Floors look that they need to be refinished. Good luck
Your a very brave lady and a lovely person you’ll get there and the experience will only make you stronger my silly top tip is if your short like me you won’t miss a drowning fill your bath with bubbles and gorgeous scents lay back and wash your hair it’s so healing ❤️🩹 xxxxxxx
Well done Nichola, a lovely new start..loving the real floorboards
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You've got this. Massive congratulations on the house. Onwards and upwards 🎉🎉❤❤
Congratulations, it’s nice and big too. So happy for you.
Hi Nicola Congratulations on the new house it looks like it has excellent bones. It needs a lot of tlc but paint is a cheap and easy way of refreshing a tired house. The floors look good and would be lovely if you sanded and sealed them. You can hire a sander from any of the big tool hire companies and they are easy to use. A good varnish or stain on the floors would create a really cosy look with rugs on top. IKEA do some good basic carcasses for kitchens and you can always change the doors later if you want to make it look a little fancier. You can so do this Nicola without breaking the bank. Good luck to you and your two boys on a brand new fresh start for you all. Would love to see updates as your progress.
Congratulations on your new home. May it be a happy and lovely place for you and your boys. ❤
Congratulations on your new home. You will put your excellent budgeting skills to good use in order to renovate and update your house.
Your sensible attitude in knowing you can make do until you can afford the money to change things will prevent getting into unnecessary debt. You can do this.💜
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That’s such lovely news!! Congratulations 🥰 😊
So proud of you! I can see what a beautiful home you will create for you and the boys there! ❤
Yay🎉 congratulations 👏🏾❤
I'd LOVE to see some home update videos please 🙂. Ps the floorboards look great. Would you sand and varnish those, rather than put flooring on top? They'd look amazing with rugs for warmth underfoot. Good look with it. We knew no DIY when we bought our house but tackle all kinds of things now. Xxx
Would it make it warmer with carpets though? I have no idea 🙈
@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage Most likely. I love the look of floorboards though 😁😂
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Congratulations on your milestone, Nicola ❤ such a brave move! Keep Going 😉💪 🎄
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Yes please to home update vids. Would be lovely to bring us along on your journey
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This is lovely news Nicola, well done you👏👏👏👏👏 Yes to house updates. So pleased for you and your boys. Nothing like your own front door, your space and security, your home. Health to enjoy xx❤️
Hi Nicole, it's a lovely house and it will be gorgeous when you put your own touch on it. Congratulations, you can be very proud of yourself. Lots of love to you and your kiddos. ❤
You are brave and you will make a fabulous,cozy and safe home . Sending lots of positive thoughts. 😊
Congrats on your new home miss ❤
Congratulations on your new home. Exciting future for all 3 of you x
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Great news, well done ! Look forward to watching your progress. Many happy years to you and your boys x
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Sorry for all the separate comments but just remembered, if you are going to save up for a kitchen, the best time to buy is October when they all have sales, and Howdens, the manufacturer/suppliers to most kitchen retailers always have a big sale on then.
I love it. Just give that kitchen a good clean for now and you will be fine. I couldn't decorate until I had to. It's amazing what you can do if you have to. Good luck. ❤️
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Congratulations the house is very nice and all for you and your kids Hope this milestone and moving into new year you feel happy and accomplished how far you have come
Congratulations! I hope you can be warm, cozy and happy in your lovely new home. ❤
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Congratulations 🤩The house is lovely. Good luck, I look forward to following the journey x
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How exciting for you and the boys! Take your time and it will work out.
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Charming house! Good luck with everything. Well done!
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Yes please to any home updates!
good luck nicola...will enjoy watching your journey
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Sending love and best wishes to and your boys and congratulations getting your new home 💕
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Congratulations to you Nicola. What an exciting new chapter for your little family! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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That looks like a great little house! How exciting. Good luck. You will make it lovely, I’m sure.
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Deep admiration for what you have achieved 😊
Congratulations 🎉 be so so proud of yourself doing this for you and your baby’s ❤
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Congratulations!!! ❤
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what exciting news. Wishing you everything good as you establish your new nest. It will be lovely to watch your progress. Susan
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Wishing you happy times and new memories in your nice new home x
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