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00:00All right, here we go.
00:02I'm so excited for them.
00:04Eric, Tracy, and their two kids need more room to roam.
00:08It's an older house, one bathroom,
00:10so I'm very much ready to expand.
00:13While they all share a love of nature and animals.
00:15What's your favorite animal?
00:16Sea bats.
00:17They don't share the same style.
00:19I've always loved white farmhouse.
00:22I'm just not a big fan of white.
00:23I don't want to go much lighter than this, though.
00:25I'm leaning more towards, like, a French door style.
00:28French door.
00:29I am up for the challenge.
00:30Find a middle ground and compromise.
00:32Hopefully with some unique inspiration.
00:35We want to get all the details of the skin, the texture.
00:38The whole theme of this room, it's kind of tied
00:40in to Gabby's imagination.
00:42We can build them a house that they both find fabulous.
00:45I hope they like these bright colors.
00:47Oh.
00:48Oh, man.
00:49Oh, man, Brian, this is looking good so far.
00:52Yeah!
00:53Mika and I build custom homes on fast timelines.
00:56We don't want to carry two mortgages for too long.
00:59Time is money.
01:00We're proof that construction and marriage can mix.
01:04Give me a sweaty hug.
01:05Ugh!
01:06We're still doing new construction.
01:07You ready to break some ground?
01:09But now we're taking bigger risks.
01:12Look at all that black mold behind that wall.
01:13I think we're going to do a shipping container house.
01:16Let's go!
01:17Making bolder decisions.
01:18Put your arm up here.
01:19Right?
01:20We've never put it in any other house.
01:23And always racing the clock.
01:25I can't believe they're going to be living inside of this
01:28in less than 100 days.
01:29This is amazing.
01:31Oh, I can already tell this one's going to be an adventure, Mika.
01:43We are in some nature.
01:45There you guys are.
01:46Welcome to our oasis.
01:47I love it.
01:48Yeah.
01:49We have not done a home in Lithia yet.
01:52Lithia, I feel like, is uncharted territory.
01:54I don't think we took a main road to get here.
01:57How big is this property?
01:58Five acres.
01:59We had a hard time finding this lot, so how did you guys find it?
02:02We're living in Ohio.
02:04I was working there at one of the zoos.
02:06I was raised in Florida, and I missed the warmth.
02:09So we started looking online at property and found this lot.
02:13So you were a zookeeper?
02:14Yeah, I worked as a zookeeper.
02:17And do you work for the zoo here in Tampa?
02:19No, I do not.
02:20I made a transition from the zoo world.
02:22Well, Lithia is full of wildlife, so you're going to feel right at home.
02:25Absolutely.
02:26And that's a big reason why we love this land and property.
02:29Did you guys meet in Ohio?
02:30No, we met in Tampa.
02:32We were actually lifeguards.
02:33Lifeguards, yeah.
02:34And we were paired up for the Heimlich maneuver.
02:36And then started dating.
02:38Nature's been a big part of our life.
02:40I even proposed to her at an aquarium.
02:42With some penguin friends.
02:44We have a daughter.
02:45Her name is Chloe.
02:47And she's six years old.
02:49She loves all things princesses.
02:51And of course, we have our little boy, Giovanni.
02:54He's three years old.
02:55He is very much like me when I was a kid.
02:58Just loves animals.
02:59So he loves dinosaurs, sharks.
03:01I'd love to hear about where you guys are currently living.
03:04What's working?
03:05What's not working there?
03:06Well, it's rent free.
03:08That's working.
03:10It's actually my grandparents' home.
03:12It was left in our family.
03:14Built in 1951.
03:15It's a smaller home.
03:17One bathroom.
03:18So I'm very much ready to expand.
03:20We've got a big space.
03:22What are some key features that you have to have in this new home?
03:25A single story house.
03:27Okay.
03:28I would say...
03:29About 2,000 square foot.
03:302,000 square foot.
03:31Four bedrooms.
03:32I like yoga and meditation.
03:34So definitely finding spots on the property that there's areas of, like, calm and relaxation.
03:40What kind of style do you envision?
03:42For me, I've always loved farmhouse with white outdoor paint colors.
03:48Um, yeah, I don't want that at all.
03:51I'm just not a big fan of white.
03:54I mean, I know we have different tastes and colors.
03:57That's for sure.
03:58I'm not a big fan of browns.
04:00Green.
04:01Green.
04:02I don't know how you like green.
04:03I'd love for our home to kind of pop a little bit.
04:06Love the beach.
04:07I love the ocean.
04:08So I think something like coastal style.
04:10Some blue.
04:11In most cases, when we're designing homes, it's going to be a hybrid of maybe more than one style.
04:16We want both of you to love the house.
04:18Yeah.
04:19Yes.
04:20Okay.
04:21How much money have you guys saved up to build your dream home on your dream lot here in Lithia?
04:26500,000, but I probably want to be a little less than that.
04:30Well, we can't wait to get started, you guys.
04:32This is a beautiful property, so the next step in this process is we're going to do some inspiration tours,
04:36because I need to really figure out what's going on with this coastal farmhouse.
04:40Maybe it's a hybrid.
04:42This is going to be so exciting.
04:43And maybe we do some yoga in between if we get any stressed out.
04:46Yeah.
04:47We're going to need it.
04:53Eric Tracy, y'all gave us a little bit of hint at the lot tour on what style you like,
04:58but you didn't have the same answer.
05:00I certainly have some strong dislikes and some strong likes, some strong opinions, I guess.
05:05Don't hold back on any opinions today.
05:08I'm going to try to talk less and listen more.
05:11How boring would my job be if I had clients that agreed on everything?
05:15I am up for the challenge.
05:17Find a middle ground and compromise.
05:19And so far, baby, this record is undefeated.
05:21Really, Tracy, what you described was modern farmhouse, white and black exterior.
05:26This is definitely the epitome of a modern farmhouse.
05:29I'm just, no, just not a fan.
05:32It's just so bright.
05:34Too much white.
05:35I mean, I feel like I'm just trying to squint at it.
05:37I like aspects of it.
05:39It's very clean and simple, but it might be a little bit too white.
05:42Okay.
05:43See, that's a surprise statement.
05:45And so when you describe farmhouse, what other elements is this missing that you were kind of envisioning?
05:50I think, actually, a little bit more pop of color.
05:52Okay.
05:55Ding.
05:56And I do want to show you another exterior.
05:59Maybe it'll be closer to what you envision.
06:01So follow me.
06:02Okay.
06:03So this house, it does have more of a coastal vibe from the metal roof, the pop of color on the shutters.
06:10I'm definitely a bigger fan of this house than the farmhouse look.
06:13I'm not a fan of the column trimming.
06:19Okay.
06:20Is there any kind of materials that you want to see?
06:22For me, keeping it simple, clean lines.
06:24As long as we have a bit of color involved, I'm okay with that.
06:28I love the ocean, so I am digging that pop of blue with the shutters.
06:32I really am enjoying that.
06:34The real question is, is Tracy liking that pop of color?
06:38Maybe on the front door instead of the shutters?
06:42Got to make it really pop then.
06:43All right.
06:44Let's go check out the inside.
06:45Okay.
06:46Got to talk a lot about floor plan, layout, and design decisions.
06:51You like how you kind of have a separation here.
06:53You're landing before you get into the house.
06:55This is a little cramped.
06:56Definitely, I think we're thinking more open, right?
06:59I love when you both agree on something.
07:01Let's see how much more you will agree on today.
07:04Yeah.
07:05We'll see.
07:06We'll see.
07:07Oh, boy.
07:10All right, you guys.
07:11Right from the get-go, you walk in, but it's actually one big open space.
07:15So what do you think about this?
07:17I kind of want to be almost more open.
07:19Be able to almost have it completely open to the back of the house, perhaps.
07:22Mm-hmm.
07:23Ah, so you almost want to see your backyard from when you walk in through the front door.
07:26Mm-hmm.
07:27I think we should go check out the main spaces.
07:28That's good.
07:29Tracy, I think you're going to like me for bringing you to this kitchen.
07:34We've got the white cabinets, the white countertops, even the light fixtures.
07:38Um...
07:40I think it might be a little bit too much white.
07:43I think I might actually like some color.
07:45Yeah.
07:46Look at that.
07:47Hey!
07:48That's awesome.
07:49I can see where different style homes can also be cozy and simple.
07:55And I think I can maybe compromise on transitioning to maybe a coastal cottage.
08:00Oh, that's great.
08:03That makes me happy.
08:04But not a lot of color.
08:06Maybe something a little subtle.
08:08What are your thoughts as far as like this overall layout?
08:11I do like a smaller island.
08:13I do like that there's a table on the other side of the island.
08:16Yes.
08:17The color scheme, maybe not.
08:18But as far as layout, we can kind of mimic this footprint and the flow of the house.
08:22Yeah.
08:23Ready to see some more?
08:25Okay, so let's talk about what colors you want in the kitchen.
08:28Color doesn't necessarily mean the purples, blues, reds.
08:31It could just be a splash of a wood tone.
08:33It could be using different metal finishes, even light fixtures.
08:37I think I like the wood look, but maybe not so dark.
08:41See, we're getting close then.
08:42Yeah.
08:43We have access to the outdoor lanai from here.
08:45Yeah, the idea of having doors opening to a lanai area.
08:49I like that a lot.
08:50I grew up with sliding doors.
08:52So I'm leaning more towards like a French door style.
08:55French door?
08:57It's a slider so easy to open.
08:59Eric, so Tracy, she has compromised a lot today.
09:04So is there any way that you can give Tracy her French doors?
09:07Um, gosh.
09:08I like that.
09:09I would love French doors.
09:10French door?
09:11Um.
09:12To me, that's a compromise I can make.
09:13Nice.
09:14Are you ready to see some more?
09:15Let's do it.
09:16All right.
09:17Come on.
09:18You know we can't forget about the kids.
09:19I might try to see if they want to pick out their own colors for their bedroom.
09:23My parents never would have let me do that.
09:24I really think that Eric and Tracy are doing a great job of giving second thought to what their
09:29family really needs.
09:50and Tracy are doing a great job giving second thought
09:53to what their family really needs.
09:55Part of your wish list was an activity room for the family.
09:58Half the size of this room.
09:59More for the kids to play in.
10:02Inspiration tours are crucial.
10:04I do want a tub.
10:05Um.
10:06Oh, I like how she just threw that in there, Eric.
10:09Seeing these couples work together
10:10and figure out what their dream home is going to look like.
10:13That's a win.
10:14Let's go.
10:15Try to make sure y'all are both happy.
10:20Hey, there.
10:24Hello.
10:25Hi.
10:26You must be Chloe.
10:28I'm Brian.
10:29I'm Mika.
10:31You must be Giovanni.
10:33Nice to meet you, sir.
10:34Hey, Chloe, what are your dog's names?
10:36That's Rolo, and that's Eva.
10:38Eva and Rolo.
10:40So this is the house that has been in your family for generations,
10:43since 1951.
10:44I bet you have some good memories visiting this house.
10:46Oh.
10:47Yeah.
10:48Lots of memories.
10:49But it's time to start some new memories in your own house.
10:53Yes.
10:54It's time to move out.
10:55Okay.
10:56Yeah, give you guys more than one bathroom,
10:57more than one family room area.
10:59All right, kids.
11:00We would love to know what you guys want in your dream bedroom.
11:04Chloe, why don't you show us your current room?
11:06Yes.
11:07All right, follow you.
11:08Follow you.
11:09All right, let's check it out.
11:11Oh, my gosh.
11:13Whoa.
11:14Chloe.
11:15Chloe, the colors in here make me smile.
11:17I'm also seeing a lot of, like, animals.
11:19What's your favorite animal?
11:20Glass.
11:21What about Giovanni's room?
11:22Should we take a little peek?
11:24Oh, my goodness.
11:26Look.
11:27I see a lot of dinosaurs.
11:29What's your favorite dinosaur?
11:31Gia love T-Rex.
11:34Are you guys ready to see what we came up with for your house?
11:37Yes.
11:38And the floor plan?
11:39We would love to.
11:40All right.
11:41All right, you guys stay here and play.
11:42Okay, have fun, kiddos.
11:43No, he's not me!
11:44What's here?
11:45What's going on?
11:46All right.
11:47See you later.
11:48I've got to say how much I love the artwork by Chloe and Giovanni.
11:51That's so cool.
11:52That's not their artwork.
11:54What?
11:55What?
11:56Yeah.
11:57Working at the zoo, I was able to, you know, get some paintings done.
11:59Hold on.
12:00Those are paintings of animals?
12:01No, paintings created by the animals.
12:03Oh, the animals were the artists?
12:05Yes.
12:06Okay, wait.
12:07Hold on a second.
12:08They were painted by an elephant.
12:09This is their tail right here.
12:11And I see she used her little trunk print.
12:14We feel pretty good about our artwork as well.
12:16Are you ready to see the blueprints for your dream home?
12:19Yes.
12:20You wanted that farmhouse and you wanted kind of that coastal flair.
12:23I feel like this is the best of both worlds.
12:26It's a very classic look.
12:28We mix it up a little bit with the textures.
12:30So this is all going to be stucco and then lap siding up here on the gable.
12:34You liking what you're seeing so far?
12:35Wow.
12:36I love it.
12:37That's fantastic.
12:38You guys ready to go inside the house?
12:39Yes.
12:40So when you walk in your front door, you're going to be right in the living space.
12:44So you've got your great room, your kitchen, and your dining.
12:47It's all one big space.
12:48That's awesome.
12:49Okay.
12:50The other really important factor was the layout of where the bedrooms were going to be for Giovanni and Chloe.
12:56So they're going to have their rooms here to the left side of the house.
12:59The activity room, we wanted to give them their separate space, but open to the great room and the kitchen.
13:05So you guys can kind of keep an eye on them.
13:08Um...
13:09Yes.
13:10Do we need to have it open?
13:12Could we put a wall there?
13:13You want to block the kids out?
13:14Yes.
13:15I think yes.
13:17We can definitely add a wall here.
13:19Yeah.
13:20The nice thing too is you guys are going to be on the other side of the house.
13:23I think one of the biggest things that was important is having that nice spa-like bathroom.
13:27You've got the dual vanities.
13:28You've got the soaking tub.
13:30A soaking tub?
13:31For real?
13:32Love that idea.
13:33That's awesome.
13:34We know how much you guys love the outdoors.
13:36So we gave you access from the main bedroom and the dining room, French doors, back out to the lanai,
13:42where you can look at that beautiful five acres that you guys fell in love with.
13:46This, all in all, is just a little bit over 1,800 square feet.
13:49Most importantly though...
13:51You guys said you did not want to go over $500,000, so...
13:55We actually came in under...
13:57$485,000.
13:58That's great.
13:59Yeah.
14:00You guys feel good?
14:01I feel good.
14:02No turning back now.
14:03We just need to figure out which wall is going to be the animal art gallery.
14:07Oh, okay.
14:08Yeah.
14:15All right, bring it all through.
14:18All this pink stuff?
14:19It's all weeds.
14:20It's all vines and weeds.
14:22Keep coming.
14:23Hey!
14:24There he is.
14:25You look good in pink vines.
14:28Hey, there's the lot.
14:31I knew it was under here somewhere.
14:33Whew!
14:34Yes!
14:40We're moving along nicely at Eric and Tracy's house.
14:43Slab is poured, block is stacked.
14:46And today we are getting out of concrete and moving into lumber,
14:49which is always a good sign.
14:50That means progress is happening.
14:52We're framing all the interior walls where you're really going to see the rooms take shape.
15:01During the inspiration tours, I do think that we overcame some hurdles as far as color palettes.
15:08And not just do whites in an open concept.
15:10Your kitchen is kind of central focal point for that whole common area.
15:14And this is our forever dream home, so at least I want it to be quite exciting.
15:18Looking at what I kind of have out here today, what cabinet colors are you kind of gravitating towards?
15:23Ooh, I can tell you what I'm definitely not liking.
15:30Okay, we can do this backwards, Eric.
15:32That's fine.
15:33Yeah, sorry.
15:34I don't like dark browns like that.
15:36Yeah, I definitely agree.
15:37I don't like this one.
15:39Maybe this one then?
15:40I think that's great.
15:44I think the wood tone is nice, but still keep it a little bit light.
15:50You're not thinking white cabinets, are you?
15:54Yeah, it'd be nice.
15:57Um...
16:02The wood tone is nice, but still keep it a little bit light.
16:06You're not thinking white cabinets, are you?
16:09Yeah, it'd be nice.
16:11You know my feelings about white, so...
16:15I don't want to go much lighter than this, though.
16:17I mean, this has got nice wood tones.
16:19I...
16:20I like that one.
16:21You like that one?
16:22Yeah.
16:23We agree.
16:24Yeah.
16:25I love it.
16:26Then maybe for the top of the cabinets.
16:27For your countertops.
16:28Yeah, I think.
16:29Bringing in a little bit more design.
16:32Let me see.
16:33This one might be good.
16:34Kind of has a little bit of like a coastal vibe.
16:36It definitely has some detail in it, right?
16:39I love that.
16:40These two look great.
16:41Okay!
16:42I like that.
16:43Yeah.
16:44Nice!
16:45I know we saw a couple houses during the Inspiration Tour where Tracy was convinced
16:49to kind of incorporate some color into the door.
16:52I'm wondering if we can figure that out today.
16:56So let's check out a couple of these samples.
16:58Let me know if anything speaks to you.
17:02Um...
17:03I think this one.
17:04Wow.
17:05I'm kind of...
17:06I'm shocked.
17:07Are we thinking we want to go a little bit more neutral on the main body color?
17:12I think if we're really trying to make this our forever dream home, it needs to reflect
17:19both of us.
17:20And I know you don't like white.
17:21So...
17:22I like the blue, but I think it's too dark.
17:25That's...
17:26I'm...
17:27Great!
17:29This is...
17:30Amazing.
17:31I can't believe this.
17:32We gotta get the right shade.
17:34What about...
17:35This one is a tad bit lighter...
17:39Or this guy?
17:40Well...
17:41And I'm gonna leave this one up to you.
17:42Oh!
17:43Thank you so much.
17:44I think a lighter will be better.
17:46I think that looks fantastic.
17:47And...
17:48And I get my blue house.
17:49Yay!
17:51Since we're kind of on the topic of paint colors, do the kids want to do something kind
17:54of fun in their room?
17:55Yeah, I actually gave them three options.
17:58Some paint colors for your room to pick out.
18:02Which is your favorite?
18:04So Gio being like his dad, big fan of the blues.
18:07Chloe, she's really into Gabby's Dollhouse these days.
18:10Oh my gosh!
18:11So she's loving the pink and the rainbows and anything cats.
18:15Wow.
18:16Okay, so the timing could not be more perfect.
18:18I don't know if Chloe knew this, but DreamWorks Animation is about to release Gabby's Dollhouse,
18:24the movie on the big screen.
18:26So this is like a perfect opportunity to really incorporate some cat-tastic features in this
18:33room and theme out that space for her.
18:35She's gonna love it.
18:36Oh my gosh.
18:37Yeah.
18:38Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum.
18:39Can you imagine?
18:40Oh my gosh!
18:41Gabby's Dollhouse is all about big adventures, creativity, and just really fun, imaginative energy.
18:47And that's the feeling that I want Chloe to have when she steps into her room.
18:50I think it's gonna look amazing.
18:52Yay!
19:02You're going up.
19:03Today's trust day at Eric and Tracy's.
19:05Whoa!
19:06Hey!
19:07Hey, Walt.
19:08Yeah.
19:09You know Eric used to be a zookeeper, right?
19:11Oh really?
19:12We gotta think of some good zoo jokes for this build.
19:14Hey, do you have any qualifications for it up there?
19:17You bet giraffe I do.
19:20Hey, bring the next one.
19:26All right, Walt, we're looking good up here.
19:28All right, cool.
19:29Back porch looks good.
19:31Hey, what is that?
19:32What?
19:36What do you see?
19:37There's something in the woods.
19:41I can't tell what it is.
19:43What in the world?
19:44You feel like going on a safari?
19:46Yeah, let's go check it out.
19:49Where is it?
19:50Keep going.
19:53How about that?
19:54What in the world?
19:57Did you know this was back here?
19:58No, I didn't.
19:59I'm assuming Eric and Tracy knew, and it doesn't look too old either.
20:02Somebody put some money into this.
20:04So what are you thinking?
20:05My mind is running wild.
20:07I've got millions of ideas, but...
20:09You already know I gotta run it by the boss first.
20:10Yeah.
20:11Hey, it's good fun.
20:12I know, this is nice.
20:13Another adventure.
20:19Man, y'all have been putting in some work over here.
20:22Framework looks really nice.
20:24I love this, because now you can start feeling the spaces.
20:27I'm gonna take a shortcut here.
20:28Okay, well, you still can walk through the walls,
20:30because I know drywall's gonna happen pretty soon.
20:33Oh, my gosh.
20:34What?
20:35Hey, before they get here, I gotta show you something.
20:37Is it a good surprise or bad surprise?
20:38Oh, it's awesome.
20:39Good surprise?
20:40Hurry, hurry, hurry.
20:41Hey, before they get here.
20:42Where are we going?
20:43A little safari, a little adventure.
20:44Why are you walking so far behind me?
20:45If somebody jumps out of one of these bushes,
20:47we're gonna have a problem.
20:49What?
20:50What is this?
20:51I don't know what it was used for,
20:53but I have some ideas of what we can use it for.
20:56Do you remember what Tracy told us she likes to do?
20:59Oh, yes.
21:00She loves yoga.
21:02Tree pose.
21:05Please don't fall.
21:06Okay.
21:07Do you know what I love most about it?
21:08It's already done.
21:09It's already done.
21:11I like the idea of kind of spreading the special projects
21:14across a couple different spaces.
21:17Did you say projects plural?
21:19I think so, because we have the activity room
21:21and then we want to make both the kids' rooms very personal
21:23and themed out, too.
21:25Are they here?
21:26I think that was our car door.
21:27Oh, let's go check.
21:28Oh, yeah.
21:29Hello there.
21:31Oh, I like that.
21:33I went through the same way.
21:35What do you think?
21:36Oh, it's fantastic.
21:37It's looking amazing.
21:39All right, Eric and Tracy.
21:41Meek and I are a little upset at both of you.
21:46Um, God.
21:47You guys want to tell us anything?
21:52Eric and Tracy.
21:53You guys want to tell us anything?
21:55God.
21:56The elephant in the woods.
21:57The big massive pavilion you never told us about?
22:02Oh, yeah, that's right.
22:04It was there when we purchased the property.
22:06The previous owner had built that.
22:08But really, it's been kind of on the back burner.
22:10It's in great shape.
22:11Yeah.
22:12Do you have any ideas what you guys want to do with it?
22:14I would love to make it like a yoga space one day.
22:16We know it's there, but the main focus has been on the house.
22:20All right, we'll let you slide.
22:22I mean, you're right, that is the second dwelling.
22:23This is the most important one.
22:25We really need to figure out what you want to do in that activity space.
22:28I love how it's like right in between both of their bedrooms.
22:31So that makes so much sense.
22:32Our daughter really loves swinging.
22:34OK.
22:35So that would be great to bring in the indoors.
22:37And then our son loves climbing.
22:39So we're thinking like a little climbing wall of some sort.
22:42Almost like an indoor playground kind of deal.
22:44Maybe a little fun animal themes here and there, too.
22:47Shh.
22:48OK.
22:49All right.
22:50I think we're on the same wavelength.
22:51I've said too much.
22:52Yeah.
22:53Are you guys excited?
22:54We're halfway there.
22:55Yes.
22:56He got giddy.
22:57Sorry.
22:58Eric got giddy.
22:59It's going to be before you know it.
23:00After talking to Eric and Tracy today, you know what this calls for?
23:02One of my favorite days in school was when we went on a field trip.
23:06I was thinking the same thing.
23:07And I feel like a field trip to the zoo would educate us, inspire us, and give us a better
23:12idea of how we really want to theme out this space.
23:15This activity space is going to be fun.
23:16It really is.
23:17I think the kids are going to love it.
23:18Kids, what about me?
23:19Oh, boy.
23:20Watch this dismount.
23:21Oh!
23:22All right.
23:23So see something like that?
23:24Hanging out.
23:29Jay, keep your eye on a swivel.
23:31And we need the best photographs that you can take of every animal.
23:35We're actually finding inspiration at the zoo for our special project mural in the activity room.
23:41Mother Nature has been one of the best designers since the beginning of time.
23:44Rhino Reserve.
23:45Oh, my God.
23:46I see them right there.
23:47I do.
23:48Okay.
23:49I've never seen one this close.
23:50They are massive.
23:51They are.
23:52Recently, I started getting into photography a little bit.
23:55I'm not saying I'm great at it, but I do like taking photos.
23:58I think it's cool.
23:59So, Jade, my only advice for you today is stay focused.
24:03Oh, okay.
24:04We want to get all the details of the skin, the texture.
24:07Hey, look how long the eyelashes are.
24:09Oh, my gosh.
24:10Details are going to be important because we are working with a homeowner that was a professional zookeeper.
24:15So he's going to know.
24:16Nice.
24:17All right.
24:18You ready to see some more?
24:19Yeah.
24:20Photo Safari continues this way.
24:22Oh, my God.
24:23Jay, look.
24:24Elephants.
24:25Oh, wow.
24:26Aren't they really peaceful animals?
24:27Gentle giants.
24:28I love it.
24:29Oh, my gosh.
24:30Look.
24:31Oh, my gosh.
24:32They're so cute.
24:33Mother and daughter.
24:34Mother and daughter.
24:35How'd it turn out?
24:36Not bad.
24:37Oh, man.
24:38It's so cute.
24:39That is the hair color I've been trying to achieve for the last couple years, too.
24:43Jay, he's posing for you.
24:45Oh, look at him swinging.
24:46He's showing off.
24:47This could be inspiration for the climbing wall we're going to do for the kids.
24:50Good thinking, Brian.
24:51Good thinking.
24:52Oh, is that your girlfriend?
24:53Oh, my gosh.
24:54That's actually so cute.
24:55I think the orangutans are my favorite.
24:56Oh, they're cuddling.
24:57Jay, did you get some good photos?
24:58Yeah, I did.
24:59I feel like we need to give them some privacy.
25:00Yeah, I think so, too.
25:01That's Mika.
25:10I think it's Mika.
25:24All the way to the park.
25:41Oh, gosh.
25:43Hello?
25:44Hey, where are you?
25:45I saw you pull up.
25:46Well, I was trying to get into my zen mode.
25:52I'll be in in a couple minutes.
25:53I have a feeling I know where you are.
25:55Oh, boy, Will.
25:56Take your time signing me.
26:00Am I getting warmer?
26:02Unfortunately.
26:04Hi, Brian.
26:05I'm definitely getting wetter.
26:07Shh.
26:08When you enter this area, this is all about peace,
26:12serenity, and most importantly, silence.
26:17The opposite of the construction site.
26:19I know.
26:20I am far from a yoga expert.
26:21I mean, I've taken a couple of classes.
26:23I do feel like it helps you, like,
26:25just slow down a minute and breathe.
26:27Where's your ladder?
26:28I don't know.
26:29So you haven't done anything out here yet.
26:31So we really want to put some finesse and relaxation
26:34and some nice design details on this pavilion.
26:37Did I go get this ladder for nothing?
26:39Actually, no.
26:40I think I'm going to need it, because here's my thought.
26:42Yeah, what do you think?
26:43So we've got eight of these.
26:44We're going to do two in each corner, right?
26:46You think you can do it without the ladder?
26:47Yeah.
26:48Can you see above that?
26:48Yeah.
26:49Over the top like this?
26:50Make sure that it's not.
26:51You're not going to see it on the other side, right?
26:53You better move your finger.
26:53OK.
26:54Yep.
26:54You're good.
26:58Hang on.
26:58Do you have staples in here?
26:59Oh, I don't know.
27:01I really do feel like sometimes with a small budget,
27:04you can make a big impact.
27:05We didn't spend a ton of money on the fabric,
27:07but I think it's going to make a huge difference.
27:10Oh yeah, this is going to look great.
27:12So if we can get this done, I can get back to my zen,
27:14because you did kind of interrupt my session, so.
27:17You interrupted my cabinet session.
27:19You know what?
27:19I'm going to close the curtain.
27:20I'm going to close the curtain,
27:21but we're going to finish these.
27:22See you later.
27:32Let's get out of the rain.
27:33Oh, man.
27:33Yes.
27:34Glad we got a roof.
27:35And the accent wall looks awesome.
27:37They're going to love it.
27:39Whoa!
27:40What's going on?
27:41What's up, Carlton?
27:42How y'all doing?
27:42How y'all doing?
27:43It's coming to life.
27:44What do you think?
27:45This is so much fun and so unique.
27:47I've never seen a mural done like this before.
27:50You know what I think I'm most excited about?
27:52It's to see Jade's photography come to life.
27:55She did such a great job.
27:56It almost feels like the animals are coming out of the wall.
27:59Oh my god, is that Eric?
28:00Yes, it is.
28:01Look at him.
28:02The kids are going to love that.
28:03Am I allowed to touch it?
28:04You can dig your nails right into it.
28:06It's not wet.
28:07Perfectly dry.
28:08So we utilize a UV ink, and if you look right here
28:10at this print that we have going on, you'll see that blue light?
28:12Yeah.
28:13That's a lamp that's curing it at this printing.
28:14That stops it from running.
28:15That's how we can get such fine detail.
28:17I mean, this is so cool.
28:18We've done almost everything you could think of to cover a wall,
28:22except this.
28:24I love innovative new ways to add personality into the spaces.
28:29With this new technology, I mean, you can pretty much take
28:32your favorite photo, your favorite artwork, put it on the wall,
28:35but also get those fine details.
28:38What's going on this wall right here?
28:40Oh, look.
28:41I see a giraffe butt.
28:43So on here, we have giraffe, pygmy hippo, lion.
28:47Oh my.
28:48Some monkeys.
28:49Oh my, right?
28:50What does it take, like, to finish a whole wall?
28:53This took two hours.
28:54That's not bad.
28:55This one will take two hours, five minutes.
28:57If we tried to paint this, it'd be more like two weeks.
29:00With this detail, yeah.
29:01The mural is kind of like our base layer,
29:03and then we're going to start building on that
29:05and climbing on that.
29:07I love the climbing wall.
29:08We're going to put the tree.
29:09It's going to be a really cool interactive space
29:11for Gio and Chloe.
29:12Thank you so much for lending your creativity.
29:26We are climbing to the peak of the mountain.
29:29We have countertops going in.
29:30The plumbers are here.
29:31I can hear the tile guys cutting.
29:33We're, of course, working on the climbing wall,
29:35but still a long way to go.
29:37Five-year-old Brian is very jealous of this.
29:40Now I just need to figure out how I'm going to do this,
29:42because let's see.
29:45OK, so if I'm here, dang, one reach, I'm already at the top.
29:51Well, here's the problem.
29:52I'm 6'4", and I have to figure out how a little kid
29:56is going to get from the bottom of this climbing wall
29:58all the way to the top.
30:00Hey, Brian.
30:02I know I look like I'm lying down on the job,
30:03but I'm working.
30:04You're almost to the top.
30:05I know.
30:08I brought a little helper.
30:09What you got?
30:10We need all the help we can get, my friend.
30:13Oh!
30:17I brought a little helper.
30:18What you got?
30:19We need all the help we can get, my friend.
30:22Oh!
30:23Yes!
30:24A climbing helper!
30:26All right, Lydia, we are trying to figure out
30:29the proper steps to go up this rock climbing wall.
30:32Do you know how to climb?
30:34All right.
30:35So I've got the first step here.
30:37Your left foot up there.
30:38And then, hey, we actually have to climb the wall.
30:40I need to figure out where the right foot would go.
30:42There you go.
30:43OK, where would we?
30:44You're already doing a better job than me.
30:46OK.
30:47So where do you think you're, like, naturally,
30:49where would your right foot go?
30:50Ooh, here, Brian.
30:51Like there?
30:52Here.
30:53OK.
30:54OK, you're probably ready for right hand.
30:57OK.
30:58Is that good there?
31:00What feels more natural, left arm or left foot going up?
31:03Arm.
31:03Arm.
31:04Hurry up!
31:06Hurry up!
31:07Hey, put your arm up here.
31:09Or how about over here?
31:10No!
31:11No?
31:11Over here?
31:12Yeah.
31:13Yeah, mark that one.
31:14OK.
31:14You think of one here?
31:15Uh, I think.
31:18Think?
31:19Right here.
31:20Right there, OK.
31:21Got it.
31:23All right, so one there.
31:25OK, one here.
31:26And then touch all the time.
31:28All right, so we got those marked.
31:30You want to slide down?
31:41All right, Lydia, you ready?
31:42The true test.
31:44Come on.
31:44We believe in you.
31:46Come on, Lydia.
31:47Push up on this one.
31:48And get your foot up here.
31:49Put your left one over there.
31:49There you go.
31:50There you go.
31:50There you go.
31:51I got you, OK?
31:52Good job.
31:53Look at you.
31:54Go, girl, go.
31:56Yes, you got it.
31:57You got it.
31:57You got it.
31:58OK, now, can you touch the ceiling?
32:00Touch the ceiling.
32:00Touch the top.
32:01Yes!
32:02Yes!
32:03Hey, when you're up there, can you fix that little piece of drywall?
32:05I'm kidding.
32:06I'm kidding.
32:07Come on down.
32:07You did awesome.
32:08Thank you so much for your help.
32:15OK, so one of the end tables there.
32:17How about we not?
32:17The chair doesn't cool.
32:19One in that corner, too.
32:20So let's see.
32:21We have come a long way since day one meeting Eric and Tracy at their property.
32:25All right, last bar stool, ladies.
32:27Woo!
32:28Getting there.
32:30We're getting there.
32:31We landed on a very nice and bright coastal vibe.
32:34So I feel like the inside of this is comfortable.
32:37It's cozy.
32:38But it definitely says Florida.
32:40So these were painted by animal artists.
32:44Same height or?
32:45Staggered.
32:46You want to stagger it?
32:47Yeah.
32:47So these two here.
32:49Yeah, is this one upside down?
32:50Uh.
32:51Because now it looks like a bird.
32:53All right.
32:54Jade, you are a great assistant.
33:00Oh, man, welcome to the jungle, Mika.
33:02We got it.
33:04Oh, look at this.
33:06We've got a whole outdoor pavilion.
33:07All right, what are you thinking?
33:09I feel like we should just.
33:09Pass me one?
33:10Yeah, kind of surrounding.
33:11I feel like, let me see.
33:12We've got two that look like this.
33:13I think I'm even more excited for Chloe and Gio to see that activity room.
33:18Oh, this is going to be so good.
33:27What is going on?
33:28I have no idea.
33:29I'm scared to check.
33:30Look, on a rainy day, they won't even miss being outdoors
33:33because we brought the outdoors indoors.
33:34We did a tremendous job on this room.
33:38Do you see Eric in this space at all?
33:40Is he looking at me right now?
33:42Like, OK.
33:44We've got two themed rooms.
33:45Chloe's room, it's bright colors, it's rainbows.
33:48OK, think back to when you were six years old.
33:50I know that was 10 years ago, which is making me very sad right now.
33:54Even though I'm 16, I'm definitely jealous of her room a little bit
33:57because when I was six, I think my room was like neon green.
34:01Oh, the cat ears, Jade.
34:03Remember our cat ear days?
34:05So that is Gabby, and they're actually coming out with a Gabby's Dollhouse movie.
34:09So I feel like this is perfect timing to have this whole room checked out.
34:11Oh, OK.
34:12Yeah, where do you think I should put her?
34:14Oh, I think she might want to go on the shelf, see if she hangs out.
34:16OK.
34:17The whole theme of this room, it's kind of tied into Gabby's imagination.
34:21Yeah.
34:22It's kind of like, you know, going on your own adventure.
34:24She's going to feel like she is a character in the movie
34:27when she walks in this room, and that was the goal.
34:30Jade, it feels like just yesterday we were decorating your bedroom
34:34as a six-year-old, and now I'm reminiscing back.
34:37If Chloe likes it as much as Jade does,
34:40I think we knock this one out of the park.
34:42For sure.
34:42Jade, so let me know the center of the window
34:44and then as far as height.
34:45That's a good height.
34:46Right there?
34:48Perfect, yeah.
34:49What did you just say, Jade?
34:50Perfect.
34:52Oh, my bad.
34:54All right, let's finish it up.
35:04Today's the big day.
35:06Ha-ha!
35:07Brian, please do not eat the fruit.
35:10I've counted, I'll know.
35:12Why does it feel like I'm setting up for, like,
35:13feeding time at the zoo?
35:15I feel like this house has come a long way as far as their style.
35:18There's some pops of color in here,
35:20which I think is going to make Eric really happy.
35:22All right.
35:24Here we go.
35:25I'm excited, but also a little nervous.
35:27I'm hoping that it all kind of comes together,
35:29and we're going to be able to pull in and be like,
35:32this is Eric and Tracy's ranch house.
35:34I'm thinking Eric and Tracy's retreat.
35:36Retreat, I like that.
35:37Oh, Gio's going to love this room.
35:39I feel like we nailed it.
35:41This space is going to make her light up.
35:44These might be two of the best kids' rooms we have ever done.
35:47Oh, yeah.
35:48All right, it's almost time to open up the zoo for business.
35:50I know, I'm so excited.
35:52I think I'm a little nervous to see the blue shade
35:55that we picked out.
35:56I hope it wasn't, like, too bright.
35:58I think I'm the one that kind of pushed on
36:01with all the different colors.
36:02So I think I'm nervous, hoping that you'll really like
36:05all the color choices that we decided to move forward with.
36:09Hoping for the best.
36:11Oh, I think I hear them.
36:12Is it them?
36:12Yes.
36:13All right.
36:15Oh.
36:15Oh.
36:17Oh, man.
36:20All right, here we go.
36:21I hope they like these bright colors.
36:23Yes.
36:23Oh.
36:24Oh, my goodness.
36:26It's beautiful.
36:28Look at the door.
36:29Wow.
36:30I love the color.
36:32Oh, yeah.
36:33Hi.
36:34This is amazing.
36:35It's great to see you again.
36:36Welcome home.
36:37Welcome.
36:38I'm loving the bright colors you have on, Tracy.
36:40Right?
36:40I feel like this whole process has transformed you
36:44into liking brighter colors.
36:46What do you think about seeing the paint colors
36:48for the first time?
36:49It looks beautiful.
36:50It pops.
36:51It looks great.
36:52Are you ready to see your new habitat?
36:54Oh.
36:56I'm ready.
36:56All right, after you.
37:03Oh, my god.
37:06I hear giggling.
37:06This is amazing.
37:08Look at the barn door.
37:10Wow.
37:11I love it.
37:12I love it.
37:13Oh, my god.
37:14Look at the kitchen.
37:15Oh.
37:16What do you think?
37:18Yeah, I'm loving the wood tones.
37:19That was like a great choice.
37:20It looks great.
37:21You guys did a wonderful job incorporating color.
37:24And so that gives it some kind of character.
37:26It is gorgeous.
37:27Before, you know, it was just only one way in and out of the kitchen.
37:30I can literally run around this kitchen, you know?
37:33This is awesome.
37:34It's just a huge space.
37:36Was that a happy dance right there?
37:37Yeah.
37:37I don't know.
37:39This is really nice.
37:40Plus, you have access to the outdoor lanai from here.
37:42So you guys can dine inside or al fresco.
37:44That's something I'm really excited about.
37:47All right.
37:48Check out your room.
37:50Wow.
37:51Oh, our picture.
37:52Awesome.
37:53Oh, my god.
37:54And our secret escape.
37:56Yeah.
37:56And then we've got our closets and bathroom back there.
37:59Look at this.
38:01The tub is fantastic.
38:03I can't wait to take my first bath in there.
38:05My cheekbones are hurting and smiling so much.
38:08Let's take the adventure outside.
38:09All right.
38:10All right.
38:11Let's practice sneaking out, guys.
38:13Yeah.
38:14How great is this right off your main suite?
38:17Yes.
38:18I'm loving this.
38:19We haven't seen the kids' rooms.
38:21But I would really love for Gio and Chloe
38:23to be here for the first time.
38:25We still have a couple more surprises to see, though,
38:27don't we?
38:28Mm-hmm.
38:29Oh.
38:29So you want to follow us?
38:31Yes.
38:32Into the wilderness?
38:33Yes.
38:34Do it.
38:34Come on.
38:36Ooh.
38:36Wow.
38:37Wow.
38:38That's a little figure.
38:39Yeah.
38:39Look at this.
38:40That's the way I sounded when I first discovered this place.
38:44Oh, my goodness.
38:46I will be out here if you can't find me in the house.
38:49Yeah.
38:50I love it.
38:52This is the perfect place to do yoga and meditation.
38:55I love it.
38:56I can't wait to invite some friends over.
38:58Manmika, you can come, too.
38:59Yes.
39:00Just tell me beginner class only, though, for me.
39:02Beginner class.
39:03All right.
39:04And I know the kids should be getting out of school soon,
39:07so I really want to show them their rooms.
39:10We'll go pick them up.
39:10All right.
39:11You guys go get them.
39:12We'll see you soon.
39:12And break.
39:14Oh, my gosh.
39:15Welcome home.
39:16Welcome home.
39:17Yeah.
39:18Whoa.
39:19Oh, my God.
39:21That's a big surprise.
39:25Welcome home, guys.
39:27We worked on a special project for the two of you
39:31behind that barn door.
39:33Do you want to see it?
39:34Yeah.
39:34Yeah.
39:35Slide it over.
39:35Slide it over.
39:36Oh.
39:37Oh.
39:38What?
39:39What?
39:40What?
39:41Two.
39:42Look.
39:43A swing.
39:44A swing.
39:45A swing.
39:46A swing.
39:47A giraffe.
39:48Giraffe.
39:49Giraffe.
39:50Monkey.
39:51Yes.
39:52Yes.
39:53What about this one?
39:54Wait.
39:55Dad.
39:56Yeah, it's me.
39:57What?
39:58We still got to show you guys more rooms in the house.
40:03Oh, my God.
40:06It's a dinosaur.
40:07Dinosaur.
40:08Dinosaur.
40:09Dinosaur.
40:10Went straight for the dinosaur.
40:11Yeah.
40:12Dinosaur.
40:13Dinosaur lamp.
40:14Do you remember picking out this paint color?
40:17Yeah.
40:18You did a good job.
40:19Aw.
40:20I wish I would see my room.
40:21Whoa.
40:22Wait a second.
40:23I do have a little bit of a gift that I want to give you
40:26before we go on your room.
40:27That's what you do.
40:28I got one for mom and dad.
40:30One for you, Chloe.
40:32One for you, Gio.
40:33Are you guys ready to go check out Chloe's room?
40:35Yeah.
40:36All right, Chloe.
40:37Come on.
40:41Gabby!
40:42Gabby.
40:43That's right.
40:47Gabby's dollhouse.
40:48Do you like the colors in here?
40:50Yeah.
40:51Well, good, because you picked the colors.
40:52I do have one more surprise for Chloe, so...
40:54Another one?
40:55I have somebody that wants to give her a little message.
40:58Check it out.
41:00Hey, Chloe.
41:01Yes!
41:02Yes!
41:03Mika told me that she was giving your room a Gabby's Dollhouse theme.
41:07Would you mind giving me a tour?
41:09Yeah.
41:11Wow!
41:12That looks awesome.
41:13I love the rainbows on the wall, and your bed looks cat-tastic.
41:17I hope you'll join me on September 26th to come and see my biggest adventure yet,
41:22Gabby's Dollhouse the movie on the big screen.
41:25Yeah!
41:26I'm so excited!
41:27I love the Gabby's, and that's my favorite.
41:30I love it!
41:31Thank you very much!
41:34Come on, Gio!
41:35Let's enjoy our room!
41:37Yeah.
41:38That was really cool that she got a personalized message from Gabby.
41:44Oh, my goodness.
41:45I mean, this has been quite the adventure, you guys.
41:47I'm so excited for you to get your own space.
41:49And these rooms, I'm glad they love it, because I feel like they're going to remember this forever.
41:53Yeah.
41:54On this beautiful five-acre property, we were able to give them the three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms that they really wanted.
42:00Right about 1,800 square feet, and exactly at $485,000.
42:05This has been, like, just an incredible adventure from, you know, kind of getting to this point.
42:12I'm getting a little choked up, sorry.
42:14Aw!
42:15We're just so happy to see them having so much fun and be in this beautiful house.
42:20So, thank you so much.
42:22It's perfect.
42:23It's perfect.
42:24This is a very emotional journey that we've really been on, and, you know, knowing that we're starting this kind of new chapter in our lives.
42:32Chloe, look!
42:33Daddy used to work with Okapis and elephants.
42:37The kids' space.
42:38It's amazing.
42:39Yeah.
42:40You want to go next?
42:41Yeah.
42:42Yeah.
42:43I would have to say that.
42:44I think that's our favorite part of the house.
42:46Yeah.
42:47Go away.
42:48Thank you, Chloe.
42:49We're lucky to have this in our lives.
42:51Yeah.
42:52Yay!
42:53I'm crying real quick, Freddie.
42:54Ah!
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