DATED DECOR MISTAKES that are EASY FIXES!

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0:00 Introduction
2:30 Change the exterior paint
7:30 Remove the screen door
8:25 Remove the wall to wall carpet
10:15 Replace the matching furniture
14:25 Refresh the interior paint
16:00 Refinish the hardwood floors

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[donnawojcik]

I just put a storm door in my front door and it’s the best thing I have done lol. I now keep the front door open and I have a bird feeder right there and I sit and watch the birds while I have my coffee. It has improved my mood so much having all that light streaming in and seeing the birds ❤ I could never go back to not having it now lol

[betwil]

I'm a decorator and agree with all the updates you mentioned, BUT they are expensive and most can't afford to do all those things.

[joycehunt]

I find it so funny that you don't like screen doors. They let the fresh air in! I love it when the cools or warms enough to open the windows and doors for the fresh air. But the screens keep the critters out!

[terismith]

Exterior screen doors are great for bolting dogs and security if someone comes to the door.

[mmr]

I love you guys but was definitely insulted when you said that lvt makes your house look cheap. I think it made our house look 100 times better at an affordable price. We have 7 children and could not afford to put in wood. This was a great compromise. In fact, when I look at your floors, it looks a lot like my lvt floors!

[sandraivanitch]

My front door doesn't have a portico, so without the storm door it would take a beating from the rain and snow. It also helps me save on my energy costs. I live in a townhouse so I only have one window in the living room so the storm door can act as a second window when I want more light.

[MA-bdox]

This video belongs to Jack! A spanking new house with the latest stuff would still be dull without fresh and lively inhabitants. Jack’s spontaneous humor, your evergreen chemistry and the way Jack always looks at you, are what keeps you Fussells, not fossils.
Jack has legit earned his own video segment, “Fussell humor”. You can have a separate video on interior design jokes which can later be put together into a coffee table book. Stay happy and blessed, always!

[ChristyAndre]

I have to disagree with screen doors. In the summer, we have to have screen doors. I live on a farm with a walnut orchard. Took my screen door off and left the door open for air - went to do something out in our field only to come in and fine chickens having a siesta in my house. I put the screen door back on.

[rebeccalee]

Talking about the vinyl tiles. How do you think hardwood floors would hold up to 9 pets and 3 large tanks of fish? I needed water proof floors. So, I went with a light gray concrete looking tile. Sounds awful! But, when people come in...they love my home. It's cozy peaceful and calm. As well as beautiful.

[jenniferpeterson]

We just had our kitchen fireplace and mantel painted black. I cant believe how much it has changed the entire space!! Sherwin Williams "Tricorn Black." Stunning!

[cherylgottshall]

Our house will be 30 years old in January. We bought it in 2000, over the years we have done sooo much! Got rid of the wall to wall carpet (tile floors), replaced the door hardware from gold to brushed satin, painted entire house inside and out, remolded both bathrooms and kitchen (between 2018-2021). And we’ve done so much more. Our house does not look like it’s true age!!

[jangriffiths]

Aluminum screen doors are hideous. I agree. BUT, I have a 132-year-old house and I installed an old-fashioned wooden screen door at the back leading onto my deck. I love it! It suits the house. It lets fresh air in, especially during those horribly humid days we get. It's perfect. As for wall-to-wall carpeting, I couldn't agree with you more. And if you're moving into a place that has it, you're inheriting all the food spills, pet smells, and other nasty things! I worked in rental housing and I can tell you, no one wants it. Allergies too! Nice floors with a beautiful area rug -- that's the ticket!

[HappyHarryX]

I’d been hoping the moth balls joke would resurface! Your home is so fresh and it makes me take in a deep breath of calm every time I see that gorgeous lounge room. I’m sure it’ll never become dated. I heard Peter Walsh say that if a room is cleared, a kid will dance or run around it but we don’t do that as adults. Best argument for decluttering ever made! 😊

[luluesparza]

I like current interior and exterior paint trends, like what you mentioned, with antiques, vintage and contemporary. Recently, I’ve done my home like this from homeworthy inspiration. My guests really, really, enjoy it and keep looking around with compliments

[JoEllenCampbell]

Disagree on the screen door. LOVE mine! I can leave the front door open and have the glass down for fresh air and my dog is safe and can look outside but not get out and people can't open the screen and come in!

[anita-ndth]

I love seeing your familymoments!!!!You are such a lovely family and I hope you visit Sweden soon !!!Hugs from a swedish homestyle friend

[debbiel]

Jack....you should take your act on the road Buddy!!😂😂😂😂

[createwithconfidence]

I just bought a new chair. Now I see the need to update my sofa and loveseat, even though it is a transitional style. I still love the color of these pieces. I know I will eventually replace older furniture. If I don't, l will definitely have a stager change my home to a more modern look if we decide to sell. We are in our 60s and probably won't live here forever, although I love my home. I spoke to a woman today who had to clean out and sell her 91 year old father's home where he and his wife had lived for 40+ years. It was a very draining job. We will face doing something similar when my 91 year old father in law passes. 30 year old home, never updated but maintenence was covered. I think about my own children and don't want them having to face 30+ plus years of clutter, stuff, etcetera. Gotta purge as we go, too.

[debraweiss]

Not mad about anything in this video - all true! Even though my house still suffers some of these aging issues, I can't deny the truth of your advice here! Thanks for another great video. (Altho I just remembered - I'm an old librarian, so now Jack is in trouble for his glasses on a chain remark!)

[shannoncook]

I think it would be cool if you had people send in pics and tell us what you would do differently....