Houston is testing me | Aja Dang
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2023
- I'm Aja Dang and between my potty-trained dogs peeing on a mattress and my nose is a constant state of bleeding, I think it's safe to say that this week was special. BUT we didn't have any home emergencies so that's an improvement.
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REVIVAL Rugs: green Checkered Rug in the dining room: bit.ly/3JIZNOf
SUNDAY FURNITURE: White Movie Couch: bit.ly/3pDagnO
WEST ELM: living room coffee table: bit.ly/43eIifQ
CASPER: bed frame: bit.ly/3WyWFtz
AMAZON: black curtain rods: amzn.to/3XJNnvG
AMAZON: curtain clips: amzn.to/44Se0AX
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TARGET: faux plant: bit.ly/3O1O6oG
AMAZON: mattress protector: amzn.to/3q6kld1
East of Nowhere: Philippines map: bit.ly/3OiA9S3
Nose bleed can be a weather and humidity thing. Your dog peeing could be an anxiety thing or change in routine
I’m living for all the home reno content!!
Hi Aja, I’m Korean and we believe that a nosebleed is caused by fatigue and tiredness. I’m a new homeowner myself and I totally feel your pain. Hope you feel better and can relax this weekend!
Love
Jamie
That definitely tracks so that’s good. As long as it’s not a sign of death.
@@AjaDangSince Texas has been super hot, maybe it’s because of the heat? Sometimes being dehydration is a cause of it. Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and electrolytes.
I love you for this series. This is so real
Hi Aja! I’m from LA and moved to Houston 7 years ago. I’ve never had a nosebleed until I moved to Houston. I’ve had it once during the winter and also in the summertime. Definitely the weather. You should be okay! 😊 Good job on leaning forward instead of leaning back. I also put a humidifier by my bed.
Definitely will get a humidifier
Hi Aja! My boyfriend's home had AC problems recently in Houston too. We had a couple different companies come out to give free consultations and cross-referenced the information and quotes they gave us before deciding who to work with. John Moore was one of the companies we had come out to do a free consult (do not recommend for service because their pricing was the most expensive). It did take some time, but it's worthwhile to feel secure in your decision and try to find the most reasonably priced service.
Thank you for sharing this journey, I’m glad you can see the humor in all the madness. ❤. That nosebleed may definitely be the weather.
Haha I loved your creative way of measuring for the table! 😂
Omg yall are having such a time down there. Hopefully when the weather breaks in a few months you can get some respite from all the repairs, sickness and changes! Sending ❤!!
I hope things start looking up for you with the house projects! Love and appreciate how you’re keeping things real! It’s so easy to assume influencers and content creators have it all together. You still manage to make even the tough stuff look so effortless ❤
I totally recommend a mattress cover protector for doggy accidents. It’s honestly a life saver!
Girl when I saw you make the circle I was like oh shit our girl is officially done 😅
HAHA! Happy to say that I am alive atm but I will be wearing my evil eye earrings just in case.
I thought it was the beginning of a cleansing ritual lol
Lol your seance circle - I was like ummmm I know you’re stressed but don’t do it girl!!! Lol 🤣
I moved from LA to Houston as well, and it wasnt for me. I would recommend the North Dallas area. I moved to a suburb called McKinney and have found it much less testing and difficult then Houston. The weather (heat/humidity) is a little less intense as well. Best of luck. Ive loved watching you and then you guys for the last 12 years. ❤ All the love.
I have family in McKinney. They love it!
Love watching your journey and now your house reno journey. Feel like we have a similar journey. 2 pups, paid off student loans from USC, building a fat emergency fund, and now a homeowner to a fixer-upper (Feel your pain... it's a love/hate relationship... more love though). 💕
I say move back to LA and put this house up for Airbnb! I feel for you and LA is truly the best!
That pee on the mattress trick is legit! Thanks for the idea, I have kids and dogs so im sure I will need this.
I’ve lived in Houston my whole life. I think your just not used to this type of weather…the humidity can be BRUTAL, even for those of us who have lived here forever…which I believe could be the cause of your nose bleeds and sickness…Also, keep in mind that during the summer, most people’s (including mine) A/C run constantly and will seem to not be cooling but there is nothing wrong with them, it’s just hot as HELL outside!! My house gets up to 80 inside regularly in the afternoon/evening hours! Just something to keep in mind once yours is fixed! 💕 Hope things start to look up for you! 🤗
Ya, I'm not used to the humidity. Growing up in Hawaii and then living in California I've never experienced anything like this. Even when I went on my solo bach in AZ in July it wasn't as bad as Houston.
@@AjaDang Yessss!!! I was in Arizona once and it was 110 outside and I could not understand why it felt like 90 degrees tops…it’s bc there is like little to no humidity there!!! I was dumbfounded to say the least! 🤣🤪
Try a saline nasal spray for your nosebleeds.
I live in the mid Atlantic near the ocean and our summer has been BRUTAL this year. I've had a few nosebleeds bc our ac has been running non-stop for months. I also deal with them during the winter. A humidifier helps since a central cooling system dries out the air. But something that is portable and much easier is a simple saline nasal spray. It isn't pleasant but it's totally safe and will keep the area moisturized.
Aja I am so sorry about all the house/Houston issues. It seems like every time you're showing something from there it just gets worse and worse.. oh man. I just hope you're still happy to moved in general.. and you still have the LA loft!
I love ikea closets because you can customize it so many ways!
For the closet: what if you cut the drywall that hiding the top of the closet and get floor to ceiling doors, swap the center section holding the shoes for the narrow ones so that you could use the top for shoes and get pull drawers for the bottom (if you need more drawer storage)
I'll see what amen says about that top part. It seems really thick but I'm sure it's possible.
i like the picture of the PH in the area you posted in in the living room. i cant wait to see that dining room without that brick wall and blue paint
If the filters are regularly changed the coil in the attic will stay relatively clean. As long as water is not accumulating in the attic drain pan you should be good.
I grew up with chronic nosebleeeds! The dry heat can dry up the sinuses. Def moisturize in the nostrils with aquaphor before bed.
A baby is coming!! She is gonna b so cute. I’m excited for you
An Ikea built-in or an Ikea has-been..? Just love how there is finally content that is honest and true to the ups and downs of renovations...Things come up and maybe with taking the time, you guys will find out exactly what works for you and what doesn't! =)
Check if the wall is covered in joint compound as a lot of faux brick look has them using joint compound...
I also suffer from nose bleeds when it is very hot. My doctor told me that it was simply a vein that was very close to the surface of the skin in the nostril canal. He advised putting ice on the nose from time to time. But after several years I had a small surgery to treat it.
If you are having nasal issues I would ditch that particle board. It can grow mold and it is uninsurable and considered disposable if you ever move. While cleaning it, you can breath the dust and sleeping in the room, you are exposed to off gassing from it if it is new.
Renos can be stressful, but it won't always be like that! Keep on going girl! #3yearsofrenos
I used to have a blood noses all the time when I stayed in El Paso, TX for a good year or so. It's definitely the weather! When my partner and I moved back to CA for a job opportunity, no more!
Filipina here based in the Dallas area, and I’m so lovin’ the PH map portrait! 🇵🇭
Hi Aja. Sorry for all you're going through. I'm sure you'll get something beautiful and a place you enjoy being at in the end. I also wanted to mention that hydrogen peroxide is great at getting rid of blood on things. We've also been sick A LOT the last few months. Watching your videos is making me think we might have mold. I'll have to research that and get it fixed. I hope you'll feel better soon and not be sick for the rest of the year!
we're absolutely planning to get tested for mold. We got one quote that was basically $800, which included the testing + $95/sample with an estimate of 3-4 samples needing to get tested.
I get nosebleeds a lot too! It’s the dry heat. I’d recommend using Vaseline for your nostrils and get a humidifier if you can to reduce the nosebleeds.
I definitely need to get a humidifier. Do you put it by your bed?
@@AjaDang I put it in the bedroom and turn it on practically every night. You could turn it on throughout the day, I’m sure, but definitely night time is when I feel like my nosebleeds are worst. Just anything to keep the nose area from drying up!
Hi Aja! Thanks for the DIY tip!! As for blood removal, hydrogen peroxide works great!!
How crazy! I love Houston for its humidity! I have never had nose bleeds, allergies....until I moved to California! Hope it is just a one off and your body adjusting. Maybe get some nostril spray to moisturize?
The bloody noses could be because the air is too dry. This used to happen to me all the time as a kid from LA visiting the south every summer
The desert air plus the AC constantly running is a recipe for bloody nose disaster. Hope this helps!
Hydrogen Peroxide gets blood out of fabric :) can be done after washing it...but do it before you put clothes in the dryer....the heat/drying will make the blood set ....you also want to keep the fabric out of the sun until you get to wash it - just in case it bleaches the color in the fabric a little.
Your pup may be undergoing stress, hence the pee. I would get him checked out for a UTI ❤ I hope he’s okay!
Came here to say this! This happened to our cat when we moved, Dr. said his urethra became inflamed due to the stress of moving.
Same! Our dog had stress when we moved from a condo to a house, she was also having potty accidents inside the house. Luckily the vets recommended some natural anxiety pills (just relaxing herbs) during a couple of weeks, and after that she was completely ok and herself again! I hope he can be back to his normal cute dog behavior soon!! ❤❤
Hi. I live in Houston too.
Nosebleed.... is due to heat n weather. And Texas don't play when it comes to heat. We scorch.
You can get blood out of anything by spraying peroxide. It literally lifts the blood out of anything.
Good luck
A nosebleed can happen in intense heat or because of dehydration. It may take some time to acclimate if you're not used to 100+ degree weather.
Feel better
I’m gonna summon something 🤣🤣🤣 hilarious! Yes, truly sometimes when things are all over the place, you just gotta laugh at yourself and the situation.
hopefully the pup doesn't have any more accidents! the nose bleed thing could be from being in the ac a lot, maybe look into a humidifier. or your body just adjusting to a new climate. when I moved from the east coast to Vegas, I got a ton of nosebleeds in the first few months or so. going from a more humid place to a dry climate with ac. I got to the point where I was putting lotion in my nose to help it from not getting as dry lmao. my body eventually adapted though !
i was just gonna say this! when i get nose bleeds like this its bc of the dry climate. you should look at the humidity percentage in your house. i think it needs to be at a certain percentage and if it's not then you should think about having a humidifier. not to say it should be like a steam room in your house but it should increase the humidity level to a good percecntage.
Hi. Do you have the link for the Houston free AC check?
girl….you are definitely having a time!!!!!!
girl.
Hi, about your blood nose - I all of a sudden got them a lot and it ended up being a blood vessel in my nose. It kept happening so I went to a ear, nose and throat specialist and they cauterised the blood vessel in my nose that kept bleeding. You know when they burn something to seal it. No problem after that. Both hi and the doctor could tell by looking up my nose. I had another years later but that one healed up with some cream I got from the doctor.
The horrible 100+ degree weather may be causing the nose bleed but if you keep getting sick only in Houston, have you thought about checking for mold? Houston is prone to flooding, so I wonder if you guys are in a flood zone? Also with the leaking you had at the front door, it's worth to check. Your doggie peeing randomly may be a UTI or they could be feeling your stress? I'm sorry home owning has been so rough :( Hope things keep getting better!
I thought about getting a mold test but it was $800 and our AC broke again (more about that next week) so we had to pick and choose. Definitely plan on getting tested though.
@@AjaDang ugh sorry to hear!
@@AjaDang omg, Your HVAC is brand new!!!! How is it breaking again?!?!?!
@@mrobanyaki7294I have Goodman and it broke even tho it was 2 years old. Our repair guy said Goodman is a POS lol
Aja hang in there it will get better! My little border terrier started pottying in places he knew not too also when he was 8 1/2 he had a tumor so please go get your little one checked out if the pottying continues. Have you thought about just painting over the faux brick wall in white that way it gives a nice textured look without the red color and you don't have to take it down just paint over....just a thought...I like texture. Houston will get better and when you guys get the house all done, it will be worth it : )
painting the brick white seems to be a consensus in the comment section, it's also something I can easily do so might as well try!
the girl math is genius i'm a fan
lmfaoo girl. you’re soo funny. but anyways i hope it’ll get better for you guys
Those bricks are just panels that you can take off like you did the wood on your closet. Probably nailed (and maybe glued) on
On your ac, that was a good diagnosis, should not be difficult to fix the leak and it needs to be done quick before it spills over the drip pan and onto the ceiling. And, could it be that maybe you don't want to be living in Houston and you are psyching yourself out? It's understandable, it's a big change, even your puppies are having problems with it (the peeing is a sign of drastic change). Good luck.
I hope your dog is OK. My dog had a herniated disc that cause bladder control issues. Surgery fixed it
oopf, hope your pup is doing ok now!
Can you pls let me know how I can order that painting of the Philippines?
If you get blood on anything, immediately poor hydrogen peroxide on it (don’t wipe up w water first)! The stain comes right up. Learned this from when my dog was first in heat 😊
Could it be stress causing the nose bleeds? 😢 also, hydrogen peroxide is a great blood stain remover.
Cold water and dish soap will pull blood out of anything white. Just don't run any hot water over the fabric. Use a saturated cold water cloth with dish soap on it. It will come right out.
noted!
Peroxide can get blood out. Sending positive thoughts for things to go in a better direction!
what is the name of the instrumental during 10:08? Love it!
Maybe the stress is affecting your blood pressure and that's why you have the nosebleeding problem. If the nose starts to bleed, try to put an icepack on your neck, it will stop the bleeding and if you bleed on something, try to immediately soak it into cold water, then the stain comes off. Hope you get well soon!
Hydrogen peroxide and cold water is pretty good at getting blood stains out (if you have periods you should definitely know this haha) and an OB GYN also recommended powdered meat tenderizer (I know so weird) but it breaks up the enzymes in the blood!
For all blood stains, there is a pretty foolproof trick. Before applying anything else, coat the area in saline solution (like for contact lense care), and rub it in. Most of the blood will come right off. After the area has been treated with saline you can use soap and water to lift any remaining stains.
Hey Aja! Had a thought that all the paint plus heat could be causing your nose bleeding. Sorry you got that goin on but you are doing AMAZING!
didn't consider the paint being an issue but that can be a possibility too
awh poor Aja gosh texas does not seem enticing ahhaha ugh hope you feel better!
For Lukey, check to see *how* he’s peeing. If he’s squatting down/lifting legs and being intentional about it, that’s one thing. If he’s just lying down and it’s leaking out of him, that’s another. The latter being one I’m familiar with - I adopted a super sweet 8 year old dog with urinary incontinence. It’s manageable!
Fortunately, I don't think it's the latter since all his peeing has been intentional but that's definitely something I should pay attention to in the future.
@@AjaDang It is likely behavioral! My dog reverted to peeing inside after moving. It stopped once she got acclimated (& after spending over a grand at the vet. Getting back into a routine & socializing with other dogs helped
Yes its probably the weather. I live in houston and suffer from allergies. Just watch the news it will tell you when its good to go outside or not due to pollen in the air.
I've never had allergies before, does this mean I have them now?
@@AjaDang i can attest to this too! never had allergies until moving to Houston 4 years ago! & the pollen here is HORRIBLE, spring time is the worst for me
@@AjaDang It might be because its too hot outside. Alot of people have been getting headaches. There is something in the air. Just watch the weather news and you should be fine.
When you opened the framed map at first I thought it was a fossil of some type of extinct fish. 😆
Also vinegar and baking soda neutralize one another. Making both completely ineffective.
Maybe it works cuz you leave the vinegar to work for 30 minutes before adding baking soda? Maybe the baking soda is more to soak up the wet after the vinegar neutralizes the urine. 🤔
I’m sorry you are going through all this, Aja. I’ve been in TX for 3 yrs now & personally think it’s overrated. The area I’m in has been over 100 degrees for the past month. So I can’t really enjoy the summer days and coming from a city that was more walkable with public transit-I don’t have access to that now. Also, home values have gone up and I don’t really see price difference from the East or West coast at least the areas I’m looking in. Plus the politics of this state are horrible. I’m probably won’t stay here long term, but I hope it works out for you!
I live in SoCal, in an area where the average 2x1 is 800k+. A lot of people here are saying they are leaving California due to the cost of living here. I feel like I'm telling everyone to research everything. Texas may seem cheaper until you factor in weathering your house, insurance, high cost of property taxes, etc. Also if you will be getting a salary decrease, you HAVE to factor that in.
Also Texas is not union friendly. Starting pay here for nurses is about $29.60 while nurses in CA, WA, NY, or other heavily unionized states make double or triple that starting out.
It really is overrated. Where did you live before if you don't mind the ask? I have lived in htx for tooo long and I've been done. I honestly hate everything here.
I have two small dogs and we go between SF and San Diego often and for some reason in San Diego my little pom will pee where he's not supposed to and once did it on the bed😮...they don't like change! By the way both are 9 years old.
I would've understood Luke's pee situation had it been when we first moved but 3 months after I would've assumed he was settling in. We also let them out all the time so it's not like he can't hold it. Plus Levi is the one known to be vindictive in his actions lol.
I honestly think that some dogs don't like change and just when you you can give a sigh of relief, they do something "off-brand" 😯(health issues aside of course).
Would you hate the brick wall if it was painted white and then more like just texture? I think that would be a great way to save money for a while and wouldn’t look bad.
I thought about painting it white but I think it'll just read too farmhouse for my liking. But that's definitely a temporary solution while we save money.
Is the art piece from someone local or can we purchase something similar online?
let me find the artist and send the link
bit.ly/3OiA9S3
Blood nose could be an allergic reaction to something in the air in your house.
I am allergic to feathers and if I sleep with a feather doona I will get blood noses the following day
I got a nose bleed when I moved to Texas too a few years ago! And again when I moved to chicago. Weather changes also + chemtrails being sprayed affects us, but just for a bit! Also dog peeing is probably because of move changes. You are so wonderful and the Universe, and Gods Angels have got your back ❤ thanks for sharing your journey
Girlll this house is giving ✨growing pains✨
The heat and the fatigue cause nose bleeds for me
You can never go wrong with an inspection especially if it is free.
The faux brick wall, don’t be surprised if the previous owner covered something behind that brick…
The closet too, try to check behind it to make sure everything back there is fine… idk I don’t trust the previous owner and since you’re doing such a good job at fixing things the proper way, it doesn’t hurt to check…
ya, that's a good point. The previous owner did a lot of shady stuff so it doesn't hurt.
My husband gets nosebleeds when it gets really hot outside.
omg how did this work with Brian traveling for seven promo performances 😵💫😵💫 ugh, hoping you get through this time with peace !!
ya, it's been stressful but him traveling means money so I can manage
Saline works better than peroxide for blood stains.
like contact solution?
@@AjaDang if you go to your local apothecary and ask for strait NaCl 0.9% saline, (that may be what contact solution is, im not sure. I wear glasses in order to not have to put stuff in my eye.)they will give you a bottle of "full strength saline" and that will work better than peroxide. All the best, love. You're both two of my favs. I remember Ask Aja. So much love.
I’m from Texas, now living in New York. Let me tell you, growing up I was always 🩸 👃. I think is the weather. However, I said this in another video. The two 🚙 accidents after you move to that house and other weird stuff, I’m seriously suggesting a energy 🧹even if you don’t believe on those things it will not hurt you. You can do it your self just in case.
ya, I think I might have my friends mom come and cleanse the house. it's getting out of control.
Aja! Use hydrogen peroxide to get blood out of clothes/fabrics, then use a dawn soap or cleaner to clean the rest. Works every time.
Could be anxiety or power dynamics issue re peeing.
Re Blood cleaning: cold water and hydrogen peroxide have worked for me. :)
So the board was a cover up and idk I hope this is a apartment and not a house . The crack at the bedroom door that goes up to the ceiling is sketchy. Board was covering up that crack to the ceiling
I actually am a fan of the current closet system, you’d lose a lot of storage by removing the middle
I also don't know what door system I would use. I don't love it being open.
Maybe hang some curtains? It adds a nice flow and softness and can be cheaper than doors!
If it’s the IKEA PAX system, you can maybe buy one of their doors. I don’t know how it would work with your closet frame though.
@@evechase7129 I'll definitely look into that
Doggie peeing prob stress from the changes etc. nose bleeds prob dry air? Good job with the cleanup and good on you for finding reliable trustworthy handymen/women/people. Also im sure you know the other ways to cool your house. Close shades to keep sun out. Ceiling fan set to reverse counter clockwise in summer and forward clockwise in winter. Then again your in houston so winters prob doesn’t exist oppsie 😊
wait - how do you change the direction of the fan? I had no idea.
@@AjaDang should be switch on the motor housing. If not google/you tube is your friend.
Hydrogen peroxide removes blood from anything especially whites. Get Folex works great for all stains. Hope you feel better and have no more house troubles 😅❤
Try using hydrogen peroxide for blood. It always work for me
As a nurse I can attest to hydrogen peroxide for blood stains!!
Story of most people who left California for Texas 🤷🏾♂️
You can use hydrogen peroxide to get blood out of clothing and other materials too
hydrogen peroxide is not something I keep in the house but I guess I'll have to get it now.
Didn't you mention a possible issue with mold? That can cause nosebleeds. Whatever it is, I hope you get it figured out soon.
yes! We're going to get tested.
That little face! He looks sorry don’t be too hard on him 😭
Stress = nosebleeds
FYI - hydrogen peroxide clears up blood stains
OMG there better not be something cursed with that house thats causing all of this to happen!!! :-(
FYI hydrogen peroxide is great for getting blood stains out. I remember using it on underwear for period staining and it worked wonders!
Why not white limewash paint the faux brick? The texture would be pretty once it’s neutral.
I can limewash over the faux brick? Would that just be white paint?
Hydrogen peroxide for blood boo ❤
Bloody noses. Dry air. Get a humidifier for you home or a personal one for the bedside.