Were you able to go ahead with the under/over cabinet LED lighting project? I have to paint above the cabinets now that I saw this and would love that type of lighting too. We close in Nov.
@thevillagesnatives3491Күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment and we haven't done the LED cabinet lighting yet, but I hope to get it done by the time you close in November. Congratulations on your purchase! I plan to use Aqara T100 LED Light strips and link them to an Aqara hub so that they are fully automated with Apple home but I also plan to install an Aqara Wireless Mini Switch for simple operation. In our model I have two outlets above the cabinets so I can run all the power there and hide the wires in the rear of cabinets. I plan to make a detailed video when I do it, but you can find examples on KZfaq. If you don't want to do it yourself I am sure there are a lot of folks local who will do it for you. Hope your transition goes well and we hope to see you when you arrive.
@johnalexander541Күн бұрын
Excellent and we have an oriole model so I’m assuming I’ll have the same outlets. In fact, I think one of them is switched. Good luck on your project and I think my dry run will be in the laundry room. Lol.
@thevillagesnatives349113 сағат бұрын
@@johnalexander541 Yes, one of them is switched and good idea about starting in the utility room/butler pantry. The Centric WiFi router is on top of the cabinets with the fiber feed. We have had great luck with Centric for internet access.
@fierceflyer53 күн бұрын
Don’t know if you’re aware or not but TV is proposing a 56% maintenance fee hike for district 14. I’d suggest getting all your friends & neighbors to the next meeting. In comparison district 10 is proposing an 8% hike. Just an FYI because it will affect everyone’s budgets.
@thevillagesnatives34913 күн бұрын
Thanks and we did see that. Don Wiley of the Gold Wingnut Channel, who has worked on CDD boards, mentioned this on his live show from Sunday, in fact it was the whole show. I definitely think it is good to attend and express any concerns anyone might have, as well as getting direct information about the need for the hike. Not sure if we will attend or not but thanks for mentioning the issue here.
@jodivhomolka5544 күн бұрын
If you are Lutheran, we recommend St Marks church in Leesburg. Pastor David Rosenau is wonderful. The congregation is friendly and welcoming! You will hear the word of God from the Bible. We enjoy this channel. Thank you!
@thevillagesnatives34913 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing about your wonderful congregation. We truly appreciate you following our channel and we are so glad to hear that it is helpful.
@ourfamilyvideos72834 күн бұрын
April…your hair is gorgeous!!!!(forgot to mention earlier)
@thevillagesnatives34913 күн бұрын
Angel, you are so sweet!! Thank you so much!! It’s hard being 6 hours away from my hair salon. We look forward to seeing you guys when you get back down.
@jlt11604 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your faith and how you successfully manage being a Protestant and Catholic couple.
@thevillagesnatives34914 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and your very kind comments.
@christigallup21754 күн бұрын
Glad to see you back. Hope you are enjoying yourselves. Great news on the church. I will need to get plugged in when we get there.
@thevillagesnatives34914 күн бұрын
Thanks and yes life is good here even with the heat and the storms. Lots of great places to worship and we think you will be able to find one right for you.
@AnnetteFarrell-yx9jz4 күн бұрын
I have watched several you tube channels about the Villages and you are the first I have seen about a church. So glad to hear about believers there! Keep up the good work!
@thevillagesnatives34914 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and I cannot remember any others either. The churches here are thriving and TV residents are fully welcome and integrated.
@nightengale21233 күн бұрын
Roy and Karen: Retirement and Beyond channel have shared on their channel about their journey in finding a home church in The Villages. I have met Roy and Karen who live in Hammock at Fenney and they are a truly lovely faith filled couple and you should check out their channel.
@thevillagesnatives34913 күн бұрын
@@nightengale2123 Thanks so much for mentioning Roy and Karen and we are subscribers to their channel. I have heard them discuss their faith, but I must have missed the specific video about how they found their particular church, but I will definitely find it and review it. Thanks again for sharing this great information.
@housethathammerbuilt4 күн бұрын
This video is one more reason your channel is our favorite! This is a part of life in The Villages that seems to get overlooked. Thank you, Everett and April!
@thevillagesnatives34914 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and we so appreciate your feedback that what we share is helpful. Maybe we can do a series on worship opportunities in and around The Villages.
@badkarma12894 күн бұрын
@@thevillagesnatives3491 I actually suggested that quite some time ago to an "awesome, awesome" couple who recently moved to The Villages and have been putting out videos somewhat regularly. Crickets . . .
@thevillagesnatives34913 күн бұрын
@@badkarma1289 Yes you did and I did save it in our notes, but apologies for not referencing your great suggestion in the video. We will definitely share your suggestion when/if we do a dedicated video or videos and we do appreciate your continued support and engagement.
@badkarma12893 күн бұрын
@@thevillagesnatives3491 Oh, did I suggest that to you in the past as well? I was referring to Michael and Tiffany. Whoever ends up doing it first, I think it could be a historic series, as it has not been done before. All the best to you both (and of course to the real bosses - the dogs).
@ourfamilyvideos72834 күн бұрын
❤so glad to see that y’all liked it…we can’t wait to try it out. T-13 ❤. Looking forward to seeing y’all again…may be time for some 🍦. The sermon is spot on and so are y’all. Friendship and the community is one reason he created us.
@thevillagesnatives34914 күн бұрын
Amen, and we cannot wait to see you guys! Maybe we can do a combo, church and ice cream?!?! Be safe and see you soon.
@ourfamilyvideos72834 күн бұрын
@@thevillagesnatives3491 absolutely 😍
@susanjean31145 күн бұрын
Thank you for opening up your home to us. May you have many years of happiness and blessings.
@thevillagesnatives34914 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and we hope that it was helpful for you. Have a Blessed Week!
@antonioherrera366010 күн бұрын
Hey guys, great videos. We have our lifestyle visit coming up this weekend. Its early in our process and enjoy looking for fun and informative videos. Thank you for the golf cart video BTW. I was wondering how people typically paid for those. I will probably go the same route you did (hopefully). I forgot to ask the salesperson and didn't see mention in the app, in the lifestyle home they put you in, is there internet/wifi provided? Thanks
@thevillagesnatives349110 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment and so glad that the videos are helpful. I’m 99% sure there was a cable/wifi package with our villa. They make every effort to make sure you feel at home. We are excited for you guys and we know that you will have an awesome time. Enjoy!
@vsFY202313 күн бұрын
Thank you for the tour. Beautiful home ! Congratulations
@thevillagesnatives349113 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and we hope it was helpful.
@ourfamilyvideos728313 күн бұрын
Sounds wonderful❤❤❤❤❤
@thevillagesnatives349113 күн бұрын
Thanks guys! Wish you were here. We are at Sawgrass Grove listening to a great band, Blue Stone Circle. See you soon!
@ourfamilyvideos72836 күн бұрын
@@thevillagesnatives3491T-15ish days🌴🎶💃🏼👙☀️🍦
@rayjordan593513 күн бұрын
Retirement brain cramp: I know this affliction well.
@thevillagesnatives349113 күн бұрын
Thanks for relating to my sporadic incapacity. Have a great weekend!
@Mushkiepotamus18 күн бұрын
There are 1 bedroom and 1 bath Patio Villas as well. There are townhomes is Spanish Springs that have HOA cuz The Villages takes care of 100% of the outside of the townhomes- the roof, the painting, the landscaping. The manufactured homes in the historic area can cost $175K and up and can be torn down and people can build their own home. Some of those are on the golf course or the water and much bigger lots.
@thevillagesnatives349117 күн бұрын
Excellent observations and thanks so much for pointing those out. The variety of homes and home situations here are very diverse as you describe.
@fierceflyer519 күн бұрын
Another great video, can’t wait for the next one
@thevillagesnatives349119 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. I am working on one now. We should have it out on Monday or Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
@fierceflyer519 күн бұрын
Absolutely love the landscaping.
@thevillagesnatives349119 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@fierceflyer519 күн бұрын
Your house is beautiful! It’s not easy to find one with grey tiles in the bathrooms, and your newly painted grey walls make it even more unique. Thanks for the tour.
@thevillagesnatives349119 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. We love the shower tile and the whole color scheme for our house and that is why we went ahead of schedule and bought it.
@housethathammerbuilt19 күн бұрын
Another very informative video! I don't think I have ever seen 6" gutters and we noticed you don't have curbs in your neighborhood. Is that common there?
@thevillagesnatives349119 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and yes, 6” gutters. With the amount of rain that we get in a short period of time we opted for the 6”. The inner neighborhoods don’t have curbs, only along the major roads. Further north they have a concrete border that channels the rainwater to the storm drain. We have no trouble with drainage. Hope this helps.
@katieh19320 күн бұрын
I like that the shower is disability accessible. That's important for aging.
@thevillagesnatives349120 күн бұрын
Thanks and yes, and one of the reasons we wanted a designer or veranda home.
@CarolStJohn-ev9ry20 күн бұрын
You have a lot of secured yard, especially for the Villages, how wonderful for your privacy and your doggies. I love the stonework you had put in and I look forward to seeing your completed lanai and additional landscaping.
@thevillagesnatives349120 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. The back and side yards feel much more private than we expected and the doggies love it. Thanks, we wanted our hardscape to be a bit different than others and we really like it. We are really excited about getting the lanai completed this fall/winter and completing the landscaping. Thanks again for your encouraging comments.
@CarolStJohn-ev9ry20 күн бұрын
Your home is lovely! Thank you for the tour.
@thevillagesnatives349120 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your encouraging comment and you are most welcome.
@housethathammerbuilt20 күн бұрын
You are both such inspirations to us in so many ways. Your home is beautiful and we love getting to see the dogs!! We look forward to every video.
@thevillagesnatives349120 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your encouraging comments and we are so glad that our videos are helpful. The dogs are such a big part of our life as you can imagine and we appreciate your kind words. We will keep the videos coming and please let us know if there’s anything you would like to see.
@christigallup217520 күн бұрын
Great video. I'm 99.9% sure this is where we want to be. Having 6 children and grandchildren, I'm ready to do some life things for me. Love the active lifestyle and friendly people.
@thevillagesnatives349120 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and we fully understand the feeling being ready to do some life things for ourselves. And I can imagine your family will love visiting you and joining the fun. We see so many extended families here having a great time. Our daughter and her boyfriend visited recently and had a wonderful visit. I recognize your name but was wondering if you have visited yet. If not we highly recommend you do so. Thanks again for your encouraging comment and see you soon!
@christigallup217518 күн бұрын
@@thevillagesnatives3491 No, we have not yet. Hopefully, Oct or Nov. We would love to meet up with you when we come
@thevillagesnatives349118 күн бұрын
We would love to meet up with you guys. Just email us when you all decide on dates. [email protected]
@lorimelton745821 күн бұрын
Can’t wait to call it home; great video 😊
@thevillagesnatives349121 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and we remember that hopeful anticipation that you describe. See you then!
@shilohwoods451621 күн бұрын
So......is the villages like college; you gain the freshman 15? (aka:"Newcomer 15"😅). Whaaat activites?????....nope Chaplain get your butt out of bed meet at the park for pushs-ups, sit-ups, and a 2 mile run. If you still draw breath, there is still some 18 year old you have to show who is in charge😅😅😅😅😅!!! After retirement, my dad maintained the PT program for himself and added swim and golf. He is pretty fast for an 89 yr old wounded combat Vietnam vet! Thanks for sharing!
@thevillagesnatives349121 күн бұрын
Ok…well, I’m tired just ready your message! No Newcomer 15 yet, thank God! I was out this morning doing my power walk for 3 miles so not sure if that counts. You do raise a significant issue and it is transitioning to retirement and what does an active lifestyle look like. Kudos to your Dad for his discipline, but I haven’t seen too many gatherings of people hitting like that here but it would be interesting. I do see a lot of folks walking, running and biking, and we have contemplated joining the Fit Club. Maybe when you get here you can start that Army PT Club!? Thanks for your…motivating comment! See you soon?
@shilohwoods451621 күн бұрын
@@thevillagesnatives3491 😄😄😄😄 I am afraid no one would show!!!
@fierceflyer521 күн бұрын
Thanks for the in depth information, it was very helpful.
@thevillagesnatives349121 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment and so glad that it was helpful.
@user-lo4bf7lt7i21 күн бұрын
Great intro and shout out, it was great talking with you at Brownwood. We Hope to run into you guys again before we leave, Thanks for all the great villages info.
@thevillagesnatives349121 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and it was so great to meet you all in person. April is out of town until next Monday so maybe next week, if you are still here, we might meet for ice cream or coffee. Hope you guys are having a great visit!
@jay762122 күн бұрын
Really enjoy your landscaping and the color of the stones. Looks great!!
@thevillagesnatives349121 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! The color of the stones is actually one of our favorite items as well.
@DisMindy576722 күн бұрын
We currently belong to both Costco and Sam's. In Virginia, we're about 10 minutes from the Costco and it'll be about the same when the one in Buffalo Ridge Plaza opens. I heard fall of 2025. We do go over to the Sam's on 27/441. That's not that far either.
@thevillagesnatives349122 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment and I was surprised that they chose to put the Costco so far up North, but we still go up that way often. We let our Sam's Club membership expire, and we find most all that we need at BJ's, plus it is much less crowded. I am sure that we will get a Costco membership once they arrive because we are more use to them. When we lived in Hawaii Costco was great and we came to really depend on it. Again, we wish it were going to be further South but we understand and we only visit those type stores a few times a month. It sounds like you will be positioned very well and that is awesome. Thanks again for your great comment.
@Frankjettech196222 күн бұрын
Thanks for all you both do; we really enjoy all your videos, hope to see you at the squares.
@thevillagesnatives349122 күн бұрын
Thanks so much and we are so glad that they are helpful. Hope to see you all out and please say hello if you see us; we would love to meet you.
@ourfamilyvideos728322 күн бұрын
🎉Another GREAT video guys❤❤craving some 🍦now😍
@thevillagesnatives349122 күн бұрын
Thanks so much guys and remember, Ice Cream Unites Us!
@tp-jp22 күн бұрын
Hi guys, we watch you from Germany . We are planning a lifestyle visit next year. We really enjoy watching your informative videos. We are looking forward to experiencing the village lifestyle as well as the other activities. We agree it is important to keep all options open regarding other 55+ communities. . Especially since this move is our final move. Hopefully! Nevertheless our hearts are set on the villages it seems they have the most to offer. So thanks for your valuable information. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany Thomas and Jutta
@thevillagesnatives349122 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching as well as your encouraging comments. We are so glad that our videos are helpful; part of our mission is to help dispel the mystery of what the experience of moving here is all about. So excited that you will be visiting next year and moving here will definitely be a more significant move than for most. Part of moving here is definitely managing the expectations and the opportunities, but it sounds like you all are doing your research and what we have found is that time and many sources help you get clarity. Keep us updated on when you come, we would love to meet you guys. Have a great week.
@JDK5326 күн бұрын
You two are an adorable couple. I love how you both speak so sweetly to each other. Your new home is just lovely! May you enjoy many happy years there. ❤
@thevillagesnatives349126 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and for joining us on our journey. All the best to you as well.
@user-lo4bf7lt7i27 күн бұрын
Great meeting you guys at Brownwood tonight.Bill, Kelly& Kaitlyn.
@thevillagesnatives349127 күн бұрын
@@user-lo4bf7lt7i Thanks so much guys and it was awesome meeting you and hearing your story. Can’t wait to see you in a few years in your new home. Keep us updated when you come back to visit so we can catch up with you all, and thanks to Kaitlyn for being such a great sport listening to us chatting. Enjoy your visit!
@teresameyer815529 күн бұрын
Love the home very good choice. Love the white cabinets. I think adding extra cabinets in the laundry room would be great. Can't have enough space. Love the white countertops as well. You have a fabulous place to call home.
@thevillagesnatives349129 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. You are exactly correct about the extra cabinets in the laundry room. I believe it will be a beautiful added feature to the room. It truly is a work in progress. Thanks again for your sweet compliments. Blessings to you and your family. :)
@LisaLisaDB29 күн бұрын
Absolutely beautiful home, inside and out, just like you two! We appreciate you guys giving so much helpful information! We are about a year or so away from buying, and your home is pretty much everything we want! Thanks again, and God bless you and your family!
@thevillagesnatives349129 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and we are so glad that the videos are helpful. We really love our home but the hours of talking together and researching really paid off. Be encouraged, you will find a home that is just as beautiful as ours and just right for you. Thanks again and keep us updated on your progress.
@housethathammerbuilt19 күн бұрын
Ditto!!
@lorimelton7458Ай бұрын
So enjoyed your video; we recently had a lifestyle visit. Hoping to retire and move there next year. We'd love to meet up with you guys for coffee when we visit in May. Sooo much to take in
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Absolutely, we would love to meet you guys for coffee! You are so right, it is a lot to take in. All the best as you try and narrow down your search to what you are looking for. If you have any questions, shoot us an email or a Facebook message and if we don’t know the answer we will try and find some information for you. Take care and Blessings! :)
@pattiebravata7462Ай бұрын
Great video.The doggies are so cute. Everything is looking beautiful. The kitchen is so nice and bright and your counter top is huge! The master bedroom and bathroom are also spacious and beautiful. Love all the photos and the service memorabilia. Very lovely. Warm wishes for much happiness.
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and the puppies enjoy being with us so we just let them be a part. We did have to edit out a few outbursts but for the most part they were great. You mentioned a few areas like the master suite and the counter/island. For us, these parts of the home are really special. The counter/island in the kitchen is the hub and we forgot to video the functional side but it is very well laid out. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@karenfischer5643Ай бұрын
Your home is beautiful! You have wonderful taste. Thank you for opening up your home to us, and also sharing where you bought some of your pieces.😊
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your encouraging comment and we are so glad that it was helpful.
@DisMindy5767Ай бұрын
I really like the Veranda homes. Our layout of our exterior is similar because we're in a block and stucco courtyard. Our back wall borders Buena Vista blvd, so we don't have to maintain that grass, however there's some palm trees there and an oak next to it, which drops debris onto our drain dome. I don't know what we can do about it yet. We have sliding doors on our lanai that are covered with vinyl. We want to get those replaced with glass so that if we close them we can leave the living room sliders open. I don't think we will need a mini split because the lanai is not a big as yours. We have a birdcage that covers that side of the Lanai and covers a large patio where we have an umbrella table. Love your front sign too!
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and the Veranda homes and Courtyard villas are a very similar concept and they both provide great privacy. Have you contacted the Districtgov office about the debris? I wonder if they could trim them back so that there would be less or no debris. I have heard that some do their lanai sliders in vinyl but upgrading to glass should provide you greater sense of enclosure for you to leave your interior sliders open. From my reading there are a lot of people who enclose their lanai and then open the sliders as you say, and allow the home AC to take care of the room rather than spending on a mini-split. It sounds like you are truly making it your own and thanks for the compliment on our sign. As April mentioned, Signs by Jackie were extremely helpful to follow through and get it exactly as we had ordered. Thanks so much for sharing and we hope you have a great week.
@ourfamilyvideos7283Ай бұрын
❤GREAT video!! WOWZERS, your daughter is so talented!! Beautiful work❤ Beautiful home( love the blanket)y’all made it feel like “home”.
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and, though we are totally biased, yes our daughter is very talented and a great person to her core. It was truly our desire to make this house into our home. It won't be too long for you all and we are both excited for you.
@davidlippner7758Ай бұрын
We had Steve Kling do our new home in Moultrie Creek thank you for recommending them they do amazing work and all done in one day!!
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing and it sounds as though your experience was just like ours, and in one day. Everyday day I look at our walls and I think, that was some of the best money I have spent. Have a great weekend.
@Carla_TestaАй бұрын
Was Everett a Chaplain in the Army? If so, did he happen to know Charles Bailey? He was also a Chaplain and a dear friend of my family since I was a teenager. Lovely home. We close on our Villages home Aug 13th. Can’t wait!
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much and congratulations on your new home! In what area did you purchase? Yes, I retired as an Army Chaplain in 2021. We had a Deputy Chief of Chaplains named Charles Ray Bailey; that is probably who you are referring to. I did not know him personally, but I served with him in Germany when he was the U.S. Army Europe Command Chaplain. He was a great gentleman and an exceptional leader in the Army Chaplain community.
@Carla_TestaАй бұрын
@@thevillagesnatives3491 We are purchasing a home in Monarch Grove. We’re in the stressful part right now of packing up, downsizing, giving things away, organizing, getting quotes, etc. Yes, Charles Ray Bailey is exactly who I am referring to. He was our pastor at church when I was a teenager and married the daughter of longtime friends. Such fine people!
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
We love the Monarch Grove area and we can relate to "the stressful part". We will keep you all in prayer as you transition.
@Rose_K.Ай бұрын
Beautiful home!
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@crabshack122Ай бұрын
Lots of luck in your home, looks great. Please show garage and maybe attic if possible. Thanks
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much and good catch on the garage. We plan to do a video on the garage but we are waiting until we get it more finished. Many thanks,
@user-zg5ms4jy4tАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful home!
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thank you and you are most welcome. We hope that it was helpful.
@RobinsALittleBitofEverythingАй бұрын
Beautiful home.🏡 😊
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@carolapostolos8929Ай бұрын
Your yard is lovely. Do you plan to add any palm trees to your landscape? I really like the Robellini palms. I have one in my front yard and it looks great. They are smaller and easier to maintain.
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, and we do not plan to add any palm trees as of now. I (Everett) like the Robellinis but April is not a big fan, so we decided to forego them. Thanks so much for you great question and for sharing your experience.
@elizabethquigney1664Ай бұрын
Beautiful!!! Thank you for the tour. We really thought we wanted a designer home, but the verandas are also a great option. (We don’t have a dog and probably never will so we don’t need a fenced yard)
@thevillagesnatives3491Ай бұрын
Thanks so much and you are more than welcome. We think the advantage of the designer home is that you can buy a lot and configure your house the way that you want, and the main advantage of the verandas are that you get the extra privacy. Either way you can definitely get a very good home to meet you wants/needs. Good Luck and let us know what you decide.