The Home Renovation Show That Unfolds in Real Time
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Jenna Phipps and Nick Volkov, a Canadian couple, purchased a $2.1 million CAD abandoned midcentury-modern home in Western Vancouver in January 2024 after dating for only seven months.
- The house was severely damaged, with mold and structural issues, and their real estate agent required them to sign a waiver before entering the property.
- They chose to renovate the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home themselves without contractors and documented the entire process on social media.
- Despite draining their savings for the down payment, the couple has gained a large, supportive following online, with viewers offering encouragement and renovation tips.
- Their social media presence has turned the risky renovation project into a positive and engaging experience for both the couple and their audience.
