Second House Tour — Spring Update
It’s been more than six months since our last video house tour, and because so many of you asked for an update, we finally made one. We didn’t exactly deep-clean every corner (closet purges count, right?), but we did get the place camera-ready and recorded the whole walk-through in a single take. At first we thought there wasn’t much new to show, but once we started, it became obvious how many changes have happened since the previous tour.
What’s New Since the Last Tour
We updated several rooms and added finishing touches that make the house feel fresher and more finished. Highlights include a newly redone hall bathroom, the transformation of a storage room into a playful little playroom, fresh lighting in both the living and dining rooms, multiple sunroom updates, a new fireplace facade, a refreshed kitchen color, and board-and-batten trim added to the hallway. Small changes like these collectively make a big difference in the look and flow of the house.
Filming Notes
- We recorded the tour using our Nikon D3200. It’s our go-to still camera that we occasionally use for video, and it did a great job capturing the rooms.
- Luckily I wasn’t sick this time—no nasal narration this round—so the audio turned out much better than a couple of past tours.
- There are always little bloopers. For some reason a towel falling during the shoot cracked me up, even though it’s not particularly entertaining on screen. Tour-giver nerves, I suppose.
- We’ve been updating hardware around the house; most of the brassy, shiny doorknobs have been sprayed with ORB (oil-rubbed bronze), but a few, like the laundry room knobs, are still waiting. Those bright brass knobs will be updated soon.
Why We Make These Videos
Two reasons: they’re fun to make, and they serve as practical time capsules. Every few months we record a walk-through so we can see how the house changes over time—what’s finished, what’s in progress, and what new ideas we’ve tried. When we look back at past videos, it’s surprising how much evolves with relatively small projects.
How We Shoot Our Tours
Our method is simple and cozy: John holds the camera and walks, and I narrate. It works because he’s steady behind the lens and I can gab without fighting the camera. If he tried to narrate, pauses would stretch forever. If I held the camera while talking, the footage would be a jittery mess and probably nauseating to watch. Teamwork wins every time.
To-Do List and Upcoming Projects
If you’re curious about what’s still on our to-do list, we keep an updated rundown that outlines ongoing projects, planned updates, and wish-list items. We’re expecting a guest bathroom refresh and some porch and carport work in the near future—small and manageable projects that will continue to shape the home’s character.
Psst — if you want to see how the house has changed over the years, we’ve posted a collection of our previous video tours. Watching them back-to-back is a helpful way to spot progress and remember what came before.
Do you ever videotape your own home to track changes? If so, how do you do it—solo, with a partner holding the camera, or some other setup? We love the simple two-person approach: one steady camera operator, one narrator, and a slow walk through each room. It makes the tour feel like a friendly, informal house visit—and that’s exactly the vibe we aim for each time we press record.