When DIY content creator Jenna Phipps and her partner, Nick, saw a listing for an abandoned home in the Pacific Northwest, they saw potential – not problems.
They had been looking for a fixer-upper, and this one checked all the boxes: a breathtaking water view, mid-century modern details and even a pool.
Even though the house was in rough shape, they quickly fell in love with the property. “I saw a home that once was really loved and probably had a really good life, but it just needed some more love,” she said.
By early 2024, the house was officially theirs. Now, they could start making every detail their own.
Inside, the home looked frozen in time. But time had taken its toll. While it was fun going through the random items, the house’s condition meant they had their work cut out for them.
Water damage ruined the floors. Parts of the ceiling had collapsed. Ants had moved in. Then, a pipe burst. But they have kept going with the renovation, documenting it on social media a...