I wanted to take the time to thank you and your family for inspiring my Husband and I to go out and live our Dream. We have sold our house and have bought a 50 foot sailing boat. We plan to set sail in May from southern Spain. You have given me the courage I needed to better my family's life. I will always be grateful to you, your family and your channel. Like you we are planning to spend more time doing the things we love in the most amazing places. You will always hold a very dear place in my heart and you feel like family to me, before finding your channel I was in a very dark place and now I'm living my best life .Thank you so much and please keep up the amazing things your doing. All my love Debbie x

Perhaps I have missed something along the way, but I would love to see a simple floor plan of the house. That way I can better visualize the connectivity of one room to another. Maybe I’m the only follower that would like to see a floor plan. Thanks for all your content. I really enjoy all you and your family do.

“Cleaning by candlelight” probably sounds much more elegant than it feels. I’m glad that you guys prepared so well. 💕♥️💕

Every time I saw that church in your videos, I fall in love with your location all over again! I am so sad to see it go, but totally understand. I am excited to see what you come up with to create with your “church pieces”. You have so many creative and awesome ideas! Stay safe and warm! Your wood stove reminds me of a story my grandpa used to tell me. In the late 50’s South Carolina had an unusual amount of snow. They received enough snow to be measured in feet rather than the normal dusting to inches. My grandparents were forced to utilize all of their firewood and had to start burning old furniture from the house. This broke his heart because some had been built by his father. My grandpa was born in 1891 and this furniture was older than him. Grandpa owned a sawmill and couldn’t even get there to get the wood they needed. When things began to thaw, he of course went to get wood and he and my uncles spent the day chopping wood and stacking it. Their electricity was out for the better part of 2 weeks. During that time they were able to not only keep their home warm using multiple fireplaces, but my grandma had to cook on the wood stove. She said it was just like when they were growing up. They promised each other that they would never be caught off guard again, and they weren’t. In fact for the remainder of that cold cold winter, they kept a fire in that wood stove. And on occasion grandma would cook on it just because she could. She told me she guessed it was like having a crockpot. She would make meals in her heavy cast iron pans that would simmer all day.

Please be safe with having the generator next to a window. Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in your home that way. (Speaking from someone in Louisiana who deals with hurricanes and generators often...and there are always deaths from generator use and carbon monoxide build up each hurricane season)

That church was so perfectly placed for that gorgeous view. Sad thing. But glad you're safe and were prepared ❤

Wow, taking the church down is shocking. Glad you folks are able to stay safe and warm, there’s nowhere to go right now anyway! You inspire me to keep busy on my own home projects! Take care! 🤗

We moved to Ontario from the coast of Massachusetts. Our house was built in 1850 with a great view of the Atlantic. Winter storms are no joke. I am glad that you have had the foresight to plan for the issues that arise from them. Our old kitchen was very large with maybe 6 square feet of workspace and no built in cabinets. It functioned well due to the walk in pantry. You putting in a pantry is just the answer to making an odd kitchen workable. One thing I would suggest is lots of deep drawers for storage. Where you have to have traditional cabinets with doors, especially on a lower level, make sure that your shelves can pull out to access items in the back. It might be a tad fussier to build but you will have easier access to things and save wear and tear on your backs. I am looking forward to seeing what you do!

Too bad about the church, it was so pretty! It's good though that the land can't be touched, otherwise you might be looking at an ugly gas station! So glad they let you salvage a few items, can't wait to see what you make with them! 😊💙🤟

Love watching you guys. You didn't live too far from me when you were in Ontario. I have a couple suggestions for you first I suggest getting some oil lamps for when hydro is out , in my opinion alot safer then candles ( although the flickering of candles are so nice). The second thing was since your so good building things I think it would be cool to build a replica of the church but as a bird feeder then you can have it hanging/mounted in the direction you would have looked to see the church. It would be a nice reminder of what you saw. Hope your family take care and keep posting videos please.

I, like so many other subscribers, loved that you had that pretty pastoral church as part of your horizon. But you thinking to ask for ‘pieces’ of the church is exactly would I would’ve been bold enough to do as well. You really tickle me 😊. I can’t wait to see what you create with what you were given. And I like to think that the pieces of church will be grateful to have been rescued and given a new forever home with such a terrific family within the rescued home that was its longtime neighbor. Best wishes for the renovation of your pantry/kitchen/dining wing of your home going smoothly for you!! ♥️

The power was previously owned by the province but since its become a private business they don’t seem to keep the infrastructure in good shape, resulting in lots of outages whenever it storms. Mostly it’s trees getting heavy with snow and ice hanging on the power lines and some breaking and pulling down lines. Fortunately they seem to be pretty quick to start working on outages. Good thing you got a generator and wood stove and a lot of wood on your land.

Sad that the church is gone, but glad you were able to get some pieces of it. As always, looking forward to your renovations.

I can’t wait to see what the kitchen and pantry rooms turn out. Love the built in cabinet. Sorry to see the church gone.

So sad to lose the church. There was something very comforting about it sitting on that little hill across the road. Progress is often loss.

I'm so glad they were able to save church components! Good for you getting a few bits to make some things to commemorate the church!

Thank goodness you were prepared for all those outages! It's so sad to see a church being torn down! Thanks for sharing! Have a warm and cozy night!

What is even sadder is the church has not been used. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

The power outages happen alot here in good ol, NS. Do not be surprised this winter if it happens multiple times. Thank goodness you have a generator😊

What a shame you don’t have that view anymore of that cute little church! Whatever you make from the pieces from the church I know will be special and great. You are very talented! Enjoying your channel and seeing the progress of your home. God bless.

I always love having a piece of history ... and making it into something neat... a conversation piece

It is so sad when an old church has gone. You are so thoughtful to make a remembrance from the old wood. Will be watching the progress of your kitchen project. 👏👍

I can't wait to see your diy piece from the reclaimed church wood. I love the idea of honoring the history of the building ☺️

One thing that i wish we had done in building our house, was put only large drawers in our bottom cabinets. Because we are a lot older now and digging in the back of cabinets is very hard.

So glad you're prepared - so painful to see the church destroyed

We've been dealing with windstorms in Alaska, too. Last weekend we had winds up to 100 mph in various areas, with buildings down, many homes with broken pipes, semi truck-trailers blown over, etc. However, people helped one another, and no lives were lost. Another storm is happening now, but it seems "minor" compared to a few days ago. This too will pass.

I was so relieved when you showed the pieces from the church. When I saw that pile of rubble I was praying you had asked about keeping some pieces to DIY. It will be so special to have something meaningful from it in your beautiful home!

So glad you guys prepared and are safe and warm through the storms. Sad about the church, yet how fun that you got some pieces. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them. :)

That generator needs to be covered.

I’m glad that you were prepared and are safe.

Love that you got some pieces from the church. Might be cool to implement the rail piece as a plate rack in the kitchen. 😉

Oh my gosh that church was beautiful in the background of Philips drone videos. Thats sad that it is gone. Glad you got a couple pieces of wodd to do a dyi. Love watching the renovations keep them coming you guys please all stay safe! ❤ Love from Des Moines, Iowa

Like the pieces from the church. I know you will do something great with them. Take care.

So good of you to save some of the church can't wait to see what you make.

That church was so pretty. Please make some postcards or pics or something with that view with the church and the snow. I realize that it probably needed to be torn down but it gave such a beautiful view 😢

So glad you got some things from the church. Can’t wait to see what you do.

The church was so beautiful . Glad you got a piece of it. Can't wait to see what you do with it .

We recently moved to Oklahoma in the US and we've lost power several times in 2 months due to high winds. We were not as prepared as you but we will be next time!!! Stay safe... 😊

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR THE KITCHEN AND THE DECKS OUT BACK SOUNDS AWESOME WHAT YOU HAVE DESCRIBED

I remember all the power outages when living in Nova Scotia it's good you have a generator and wood heat. How wonderful to have some pieces of the old church, to bad things get torn down in our country. I can't wait to see what the kitchen is going to look like, so exciting!!

Happy too see you are all safe warm and dry in your home. Take care. 👍🥰

I can't wait for the kitchen remodel! The house is looking great!

That makes my heart happy that you’re saving a part of the church. Very thoughtful. Diann 👵🏻

I’m so excited that you were able to salvage some things from the church Elysia...that is so cool!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with....I know for sure that it will be beautiful 😉 So sad that’s it gone....but it hadn’t been used in many many many years. Cheers to you all😁🤟🏼

The built in cabinet in the pantry area. Is beautiful . Kitchen is the heart of the home. Esp with log fire and dining area. Will be cosy and welcoming. Shame about the church, but glad you got some salvage bits to diy.

It is sad that the church was destroyed; however, I can’t wait to see what you will make out of the remnants from the church. Sending lots of love from Oklahoma!

My goodness, Elisha. I am so enjoying your vids. I am 74 and my wife is 80 so we usually choose safe. Thank you for letting me live vicariously through. We live in FL, USA but will be in In your new province in May..Who knows, perhaps we will fall n love as you did. Love your content. ❤️

Glad your staying cozy. Looking forward to seeing your kitchen and the church days. 🤟

I am so shocked/surprised/sad that the church had to be demolished. It was so sweet. Good for you to get some special pieces from the rubble. God bless!

Such a beautiful view of the church. So happy they gave you pieces to DIY with. She was just such a great reminder of Gods love. Love the corner cabinet and your idea of the baking station there.

Love that you’re commemorating the beautiful church!

I’m so grateful that you’ve captured beautiful images of that quaint old church. I’m excited to see what you make from the church salvage and the plans for the pantry/laundry room/kitchen and dining area! Storms are exciting when you’re prepared! Good job!!!

We are used to power outages, seems to be much more common then it was growing up here. Too bad you didn't have a opportunity to access more of the wood from inside the church. I spent a lot of time looking for rusty metal roof then one day on a drive home I seen they were tearing down an old house not far from me lucked out in getting more then enough for my project along with the old nails with the lead seals.

I loved seeing the church in your videos, I am glad you were able to salvage pieces from it. I can't wait to see what yo I turn them into!

We use to live in Cole Harbour (the one in Dartmouth) like 15 years ago when Sydney Crosby was just starting out. I guess he lived one street over from us but we had no clue about him until he was already in the NHL. Great that you got advice from the locals about the wood stove. Always sad to see a church torn down.

Glad for your prep for the storm! How sad about that beautiful church but I know your DIY will bring its glory back! Can't wait!

I was hoping you’d be building your own kitchen cabinets, your so talented with your woodworking. Thank goodness your safe. Can’t wait to see the diy!!

Really enjoyed the winter views of the pines and stream! It would be cool to build a tiny shed to house the generators for outages. So blessed to have that ready to go when you lost power. EXCITED TO SEE THE FUTURE KITCHEN!!!

That’s neat that they gave you a piece of the church. Glad you can incorporate it into some thing in your home. Very excited to see what you do with the kitchen

Your home and land look beautiful in snow .the work your doing to your home is amazing, I'm having the same problem with my hallway getting the right colour is hard work ! Keep up the good work your a great inspiration.

Everything looks so beautiful 😍 glad you was able to be all set for your first winter there !!!

Just heartbroken about the church. It was such a beautiful view from your house. Can’t wait to see what you create with the wood pieces you were given.

TFS the scenery around your home it is so beautiful Love the beautiful built in cabinet. Can’t wait to see it when you get it outfitted for baking. Blessings. 💕💕💕

So sad the beautiful white church on the hill is gone. Glad you got to get some commemorative pieces. Glad you all are equipped to weather the storms there. 💜

That is so great that you have some pieces of the church to diy something out of for a keepsake of it being there. I can’t wait to see what you make.

So happy that you have a few pieces from the church. So sad that it is gone, it was so beautiful (from the good side). Really changes the view.

It's such a shame for the church. Can't wait to see what your doing for the kitchen. Love your channel!❤️

It’s sad that you no longer get to see such a pretty little church across the way. I am excited to see the renovations that will happen as you build your kitchen. Love your home.

I love the renovation and can’t wait to see the new kitchen. You guys have enough to keep you busy for sometime.

The temperature has gone down to 15 F here in west Ohio and yet it feels like below 0. I felt sad that the church is no longer within view of your home. It was beautiful there in the hill. But I am glad you have a few items from it to keep in your memories. I’m excited to see what you will do with them. Stay warm and safe. 🤟

I am sorry about the church but understand and it is awesome that you were able to get some pieces from the church building. That is so nice as your view of that church was so special! Looking forward to seeing your kitchen build!!!

Love your idea of a homestead pantry. My cousin had an old farm house that they remodeled with a “canning/ pantry alcove in the big open farm kitchen. My cousin kept all of her canning supplies, items that she had preserved, dehydrator etc in that area. ( things you only use seasonally but need access to so you will use them) . It was so functional. I can’t wait to see what you do with your homestead pantry!

I can't wait to see what you do with the kitchen ❤️

That is so awesome! I know you will do great things with these special pieces!

So charming to "clean" by candlelight! Y'all are so well prepared for anything coming at you! Can't wait to see your new kitchen and pantry and breakfast nook!!

Glad you got bits of the church. That big thick piece would make a great shelf in your kitchen.

We lost power for 2 hrs at supper, then last night from 1130 till 630 am. Aww the church looked so sweet from your home! Hope you stay warm and safe, glad you got the woodstove!

love watching your house come alive. Great ideas.

Always told to cover our generator .

Can’t wait to see what you do with the church parts and love your love of restorations and up cycle projects too. Super excited about your home remodeling of your kitchen, pantry/laundry as well 👍🏻🙏🏻👏🏻

So sad about the church. I love your sentimentality (I can relate). I can’t wait to see what you do with those pieces from the church & the kitchen. Your scenic views are so beautiful!

I loved that Church. It always stood out on our trips to Cape Breton. 😪

What a great idea to make a keepsake from the scraps of the church. Way to take a sad thing and make it ok.

I love the vibe of the living room.

That is so sad they tore it down. I truly believe that if they had sufficient funds I bet it could have been saved with a lot of money and labor. But I’m guessing it wouldn’t have been cost effective to fix it. It would be cool if they put up a replica church in its place! The church my grandma goes to is a little 2 row church built in the late 1800s. A few years ago they finally added on a bathroom to it, as it didn’t have one before, and you had to walk over to the Ed building that sits next to it. Love little old churches 🥰

I find the tearing down of old buildings very sad. We recently had to take down our old barn that was very unsafe with a crumbling foundation and I miss it every day! (Yes, we saved the boards and the metal roof!)

I'm heartbroken 💔 that church was beautiful. Glad u are ok and warm.

So sorry that you don't have your beautiful view anymore. I'm glad you got some pieces from the church to put into your house.

What a shock to see the church gone. It was so picturesque...from afar, I guess. Definitely better to remove it then have damage occur to the cemetery. Looking forward to the diy from the church remnants. Been a New Englander and used to nor'Easters, I sympathize with the need for a generator. Looks like you purchased a good one, though. I can feel the cold just looking at your homestead...beautiful but brrr 🥶

Stay safe. My insurance company sent guidelines on using a generator and recommended that it be placed 20 feet away from the building. I think it's neato that you have cemetery nearby, nice quiet neighbors!

That's so sad to hear about the church. It was really picturesque and romantic. What a shame they were unable to restore it so it remained.

I love renovation videos. This house has been putting me on the edge of my seat wondering what the next room will be and look like. I know it will be beautiful just like your livingroom turned out. Are you going to finish the dining room that you started way back when?

Hope you all can stay safe! And thank goodness for the woodstove. I love mine and am very thankful for it! There are high winds forecasted for my area in the eastern side of Alaska starting tonight through the next couple of days. Hopefully we don't suffer damages like your area or even the western side of Alaska did a few days ago.

Love that you got pieces from the church. Can’t wait to see what you do in kitchen. I am so happy for you that you don’t have to have laundry room in basement. I am also glad you were prepared for outage. It seems you have thought of everything.❤️🤟😍

So sad about the church hope and prayers yall stay safe .Look forward to all yall have planed !

Welcome to winter in Nova Scotia. Where you are usually catches the worst I’m afraid.

So glad you got some wood pieces to DIY from the church! I so would have wanted that Arched door & doorway! Can't wait to see what you create out of that wood! Greatly looking forward also to the kitchen/dining room/pantry/ laundry room build!

So sad regarding the church. I always like seeing it in the background. Looking forward to seeing all your great ideas coming together in the house.

your kitchen with indoor outdoor dining sounds amazing. Can’t wait to see it finished. If you have room a wood stove in your kitchen would be dreamy.

Love ❤️ your videos, to bad about the old church. You two are working so hard fixing up this grand old 🗝️ house 🏠 love 💝 it. See you soon love from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦