"Celebrity IOU" Michael Buble's Shocking Surprise!

1 00:00:01,931 --> 00:00:02,965 Superstar Michael Bublé has touched our hearts 2 00:00:02,965 --> 00:00:05,344 across the globe with his beautiful music. 3 00:00:05,344 --> 00:00:08,275 But now, this Vancouver native is spreading the love 4 00:00:08,275 --> 00:00:09,689 a little bit closer to home. 5 00:00:09,689 --> 00:00:10,965 He built this with his own hands. 6 00:00:10,965 --> 00:00:12,034 - Your grandpa did? - He did. 7 00:00:12,034 --> 00:00:14,310 Welcome to 1971. 8 00:00:14,310 --> 00:00:16,068 He's paying a tribute to his grandfather... 9 00:00:16,068 --> 00:00:18,103 The greatest moments of my life happened here. 10 00:00:18,103 --> 00:00:20,172 My grandfather was my best friend growing up. 11 00:00:20,172 --> 00:00:21,344 He was my hero. 12 00:00:21,344 --> 00:00:22,689 ...with an unbelievable surprise 13 00:00:22,689 --> 00:00:24,482 for his grandfather's caretaker, Minette. 14 00:00:24,482 --> 00:00:26,551 I guess I am part of the family. 15 00:00:26,551 --> 00:00:27,655 Oh! 16 00:00:27,655 --> 00:00:30,620 She became family almost instantly. 17 00:00:30,620 --> 00:00:32,758 You're not even rolling. 18 00:00:32,758 --> 00:00:34,586 It was his grandfather's final wish... 19 00:00:34,586 --> 00:00:36,103 Bring that chair over here. Don't mind us. 20 00:00:36,103 --> 00:00:38,862 We'll do all the heavy lifting. - ...and a one of a kind gift. 21 00:00:38,862 --> 00:00:41,413 I can only imagine what it's going to mean to her. 22 00:00:41,413 --> 00:00:43,448 - Welcome home. - Oh! 23 00:00:43,448 --> 00:00:44,620 Oh, my God. 24 00:00:44,620 --> 00:00:46,344 This is all for you. 25 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:54,074 26 00:00:58,310 --> 00:00:59,793 Who would lead, if we were in a band? 27 00:00:59,793 --> 00:01:01,620 You should play the drums, I'll sing. 28 00:01:01,620 --> 00:01:03,724 ♪ Joy to the World ♪ 29 00:01:03,724 --> 00:01:06,068 ♪ The Lord has come ♪ 30 00:01:06,068 --> 00:01:09,689 ♪ Let Earth receive her king ♪ 31 00:01:09,689 --> 00:01:10,793 Harmonies? 32 00:01:10,793 --> 00:01:11,896 ♪ Let every-- ♪ 33 00:01:11,896 --> 00:01:13,620 I think we just started a band. 34 00:01:13,620 --> 00:01:14,896 This is great, hey, this is good. 35 00:01:14,896 --> 00:01:16,689 Can I be honest with you guys? 36 00:01:16,689 --> 00:01:19,551 I have two little sisters and I never had brothers, 37 00:01:19,551 --> 00:01:21,379 and this is kind of like a dream come true for me. 38 00:01:21,379 --> 00:01:24,275 I feel like I finally got two brothers. 39 00:01:24,275 --> 00:01:26,344 My whole life, especially as I got older, 40 00:01:26,344 --> 00:01:28,931 every single day, I would grab a couple coffees 41 00:01:28,931 --> 00:01:31,758 and go visit my best friend. That's my grandfather. 42 00:01:31,758 --> 00:01:33,827 And he would play me his old records. 43 00:01:33,827 --> 00:01:35,689 Oh, wow. And he'd say, "Oh, this is Dean Martin" 44 00:01:35,689 --> 00:01:38,103 or "This is Ella Fitzgerald" and then, he would say to me, 45 00:01:38,103 --> 00:01:40,827 "Grandpa's an old man, I'm going to die soon. 46 00:01:40,827 --> 00:01:43,827 Can you just learn these three songs for me before I go." 47 00:01:43,827 --> 00:01:45,517 So, I would learn them and sing for him, 48 00:01:45,517 --> 00:01:47,241 and we'd sing together, and he got his way. 49 00:01:47,241 --> 00:01:50,931 I learned thousands of songs, and I miss him every day. 50 00:01:50,931 --> 00:01:52,448 Instead of them ever going to a home, 51 00:01:52,448 --> 00:01:55,310 I hired Minette, the nurse, to come and live with them. 52 00:01:55,310 --> 00:01:58,068 And by the end, that was his best friend. 53 00:01:58,068 --> 00:02:00,310 When I was talking to you, and you said right away, 54 00:02:00,310 --> 00:02:02,241 you know who you want to give back to, 55 00:02:02,241 --> 00:02:06,448 take your grandpa's dying wish to give a space to Minette. 56 00:02:06,448 --> 00:02:09,068 Yeah. Minette doesn't keep any of the money that she made. 57 00:02:09,068 --> 00:02:10,689 She's got a lot of family in the Philippines, 58 00:02:10,689 --> 00:02:13,137 and she takes that money and she sends it all back. 59 00:02:13,137 --> 00:02:15,655 She's really a special, beautiful woman. 60 00:02:15,655 --> 00:02:18,344 My grandpa'd be so happy. This was his dream. 61 00:02:22,172 --> 00:02:24,793 Alright, boys. - This is it. 62 00:02:24,793 --> 00:02:27,103 - So, this is it. - This is it. There she is. 63 00:02:27,103 --> 00:02:28,758 He built this with his own hands. 64 00:02:28,758 --> 00:02:30,034 - Your grandpa did? - He did, yes. 65 00:02:30,034 --> 00:02:32,310 Him and my Uncle Norm, my grandma's brother. 66 00:02:32,310 --> 00:02:35,551 I spent almost every day here. I used to mow his lawn. 67 00:02:35,551 --> 00:02:38,275 Every Thursday I'd come and actually, the bay window 68 00:02:38,275 --> 00:02:41,482 there has a chip in it because I went over a rock. 69 00:02:41,482 --> 00:02:43,241 I spittled the rock and I never told him. 70 00:02:43,241 --> 00:02:44,413 Is that it right there on the corner? 71 00:02:44,413 --> 00:02:45,620 Yes, that's it you can see it right there. 72 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:47,034 I guess this is a little bittersweet 73 00:02:47,034 --> 00:02:49,172 because it's an amazing thing you're doing, 74 00:02:49,172 --> 00:02:52,379 giving this house to Minette so she never has to pay rent. 75 00:02:52,379 --> 00:02:54,379 But it's also - so many memories. - Yes. 76 00:02:54,379 --> 00:02:56,517 I mean, you can imagine the amount of sentimentality 77 00:02:56,517 --> 00:02:58,068 that comes with being here. 78 00:02:58,068 --> 00:03:01,344 Although I'm happy that it stays in our family, it's hard. 79 00:03:01,344 --> 00:03:02,655 It's a killer. 80 00:03:02,655 --> 00:03:05,896 My grandfather was my best friend growing up. 81 00:03:05,896 --> 00:03:07,068 He was my hero. 82 00:03:07,068 --> 00:03:09,931 We had this bond over music and sports. 83 00:03:09,931 --> 00:03:11,758 I just loved talking to him. 84 00:03:11,758 --> 00:03:16,241 I really looked up to him my whole life, and I miss him. 85 00:03:16,241 --> 00:03:18,344 Michael's relationship with grandpa, those two, 86 00:03:18,344 --> 00:03:21,655 they kind of like, you know, cut on the same umbilical cord. 87 00:03:21,655 --> 00:03:24,517 Even if he travels halfway around the world on tour, 88 00:03:24,517 --> 00:03:27,172 he'll FaceTime them before the concert starts 89 00:03:27,172 --> 00:03:29,793 and he'll ask, "Grandpa, what song do you want me to sing?" 90 00:03:29,793 --> 00:03:31,517 That's how close they are. 91 00:03:31,517 --> 00:03:32,862 I came from the Philippines 92 00:03:32,862 --> 00:03:34,724 working as community health worker. 93 00:03:34,724 --> 00:03:36,965 Then I got hired by Michael's family 94 00:03:36,965 --> 00:03:40,310 to look after grandma and grandpa at the same time. 95 00:03:40,310 --> 00:03:42,965 First time I've met Michael, as soon as he comes in, 96 00:03:42,965 --> 00:03:45,793 he went straight to the kitchen and made some salad. 97 00:03:45,793 --> 00:03:48,034 So that's the Michael that I know. 98 00:03:48,034 --> 00:03:51,103 Not the big Michael as a star. 99 00:03:51,103 --> 00:03:54,241 My grandfather didn't really want anyone here, 100 00:03:54,241 --> 00:03:55,586 but Minette was a perfect match, 101 00:03:55,586 --> 00:03:58,413 and my grandfather went from a little bit resentful 102 00:03:58,413 --> 00:04:00,793 to absolutely becoming one of her best friends. 103 00:04:00,793 --> 00:04:03,862 And she became family almost instantly. 104 00:04:03,862 --> 00:04:05,517 Through all the years, because I'm with them for almost 105 00:04:05,517 --> 00:04:08,103 eight years, you know, the trust it just build up. 106 00:04:08,103 --> 00:04:11,379 We get along so much because we have so much in common. 107 00:04:11,379 --> 00:04:13,310 He loves music, food. 108 00:04:13,310 --> 00:04:15,862 He loves wine too, so I love wine. 109 00:04:15,862 --> 00:04:17,931 Who doesn't? So, there you go. 110 00:04:17,931 --> 00:04:20,137 My grandfather, he had a couple things that he had hoped for. 111 00:04:20,137 --> 00:04:22,275 One was that this house would stay in the family. 112 00:04:22,275 --> 00:04:25,068 He also wanted his legacy to live on, 113 00:04:25,068 --> 00:04:27,620 and part of that he had really hoped that 114 00:04:27,620 --> 00:04:29,103 Minette could live here. 115 00:04:29,103 --> 00:04:30,965 Here was this really compassionate, 116 00:04:30,965 --> 00:04:33,965 kind, empathetic human being with a great sense of humor, 117 00:04:33,965 --> 00:04:36,103 a great zest for life who sort of never did 118 00:04:36,103 --> 00:04:37,586 anything for herself. 119 00:04:37,586 --> 00:04:40,000 Every cent she made, she'd send back home to her family. 120 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,448 I think my grandpa would be thrilled 121 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:44,827 knowing that we could maybe lessen the burden a little bit 122 00:04:44,827 --> 00:04:47,620 and allowing Minette to continue helping her family 123 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:50,034 without it being so hard on her. 124 00:04:50,034 --> 00:04:53,551 I guess I am part of the family. 125 00:04:53,551 --> 00:04:55,965 One thing that I've definitely learned about you, 126 00:04:55,965 --> 00:04:57,586 I'm not going to let you mow my lawn. 127 00:04:57,586 --> 00:04:59,517 Let's get inside. 128 00:05:02,931 --> 00:05:04,344 You want to go here first? This is the... 129 00:05:04,344 --> 00:05:06,344 I want to take a walk back in time. 130 00:05:06,344 --> 00:05:09,448 Yeah. Then welcome to 1971. 131 00:05:09,448 --> 00:05:12,310 We were not really allowed to do much in this room. 132 00:05:12,310 --> 00:05:14,482 The couches, I remember they were covered in plastic. 133 00:05:14,482 --> 00:05:16,379 - Good Italian family. - You were the family 134 00:05:16,379 --> 00:05:17,482 that had the plastic covered sofas. 135 00:05:17,482 --> 00:05:18,448 We did. 136 00:05:19,620 --> 00:05:21,310 Look at that plasterwork on the ceiling. 137 00:05:21,310 --> 00:05:22,965 That'll exfoliate your face. 138 00:05:22,965 --> 00:05:27,482 This house is like a walk back in time, straight to Italy. 139 00:05:27,482 --> 00:05:29,758 This is so opulent. 140 00:05:29,758 --> 00:05:31,379 They didn't use this room at all, ever. 141 00:05:31,379 --> 00:05:33,206 This was the formal room at the front of the house, 142 00:05:33,206 --> 00:05:34,379 with the plastic on the sofas. 143 00:05:34,379 --> 00:05:36,655 Do not touch the formal living room. 144 00:05:36,655 --> 00:05:38,310 - Did you ever sneak in here? - You know what? 145 00:05:38,310 --> 00:05:41,310 We would not, because we didn't want to get killed. 146 00:05:41,310 --> 00:05:44,103 So we really didn't come in here very often. 147 00:05:44,103 --> 00:05:45,448 That was Michael's grandmother. 148 00:05:45,448 --> 00:05:47,172 I mean, she loved a lot of white, 149 00:05:47,172 --> 00:05:48,482 and she loved that opulence, 150 00:05:48,482 --> 00:05:51,689 and she loved that regal feel, that regal Italian feel. 151 00:05:51,689 --> 00:05:54,275 With Minette, how do you think she would like to see the flow? 152 00:05:54,275 --> 00:05:57,655 I think she, obviously, has a much more modern mindset. 153 00:05:57,655 --> 00:05:59,172 I think something that's more accessible. 154 00:05:59,172 --> 00:06:00,827 Yeah a little bit more open flow. Totally. 155 00:06:00,827 --> 00:06:03,551 Since grandpa passed, nobody has lived in this house. 156 00:06:03,551 --> 00:06:05,206 Minette has an apartment, and although Michael 157 00:06:05,206 --> 00:06:06,724 and his sisters have told her they want to do 158 00:06:06,724 --> 00:06:08,551 a little minor update to this house, 159 00:06:08,551 --> 00:06:10,275 she has no clue what's really happening here. 160 00:06:10,275 --> 00:06:12,137 The room is a great size. 161 00:06:12,137 --> 00:06:14,103 I don't know how it connects yet to the other spaces. 162 00:06:14,103 --> 00:06:15,620 I think if there's an opportunity 163 00:06:15,620 --> 00:06:17,482 to open it up a little bit more to the kitchen 164 00:06:17,482 --> 00:06:18,655 and the to the back, that would be nice. 165 00:06:18,655 --> 00:06:21,620 Also all the shag carpet, hat can be gone. 166 00:06:21,620 --> 00:06:24,448 And even the shiny marble look for the front tile, 167 00:06:24,448 --> 00:06:26,103 - maybe we can update that. - When you guys walk in here, 168 00:06:26,103 --> 00:06:29,000 do you instantly have an idea of what you see? 169 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:30,655 Yeah, instantly. Yeah, yeah. Wow. 170 00:06:30,655 --> 00:06:32,379 Can we look at the kitchen area? 171 00:06:32,379 --> 00:06:33,758 Yeah, of course. Yeah. 172 00:06:33,758 --> 00:06:36,586 There's a lot we can do, just to freshen up the space. 173 00:06:36,586 --> 00:06:38,206 My grandfather's hope was that this house 174 00:06:38,206 --> 00:06:39,620 would stay in the family. 175 00:06:39,620 --> 00:06:41,689 He's very proud that he had built it with his hands, 176 00:06:41,689 --> 00:06:43,862 and so much of our family heritage, 177 00:06:43,862 --> 00:06:46,620 once our family immigrated from Italy, began here. 178 00:06:46,620 --> 00:06:49,965 Okay. So, this kitchen has not been touched in a long time. 179 00:06:49,965 --> 00:06:52,965 This is basically where all the entertaining was done. 180 00:06:52,965 --> 00:06:54,827 Christmas dinners and big parties. 181 00:06:54,827 --> 00:06:56,241 My grandma would make risotto here. 182 00:06:56,241 --> 00:06:57,896 She'd be cooking, we'd be coming in behind her, 183 00:06:57,896 --> 00:06:59,275 and there'd be, "Get out of here." 184 00:06:59,275 --> 00:07:00,931 You can see there's a pride of ownership here. 185 00:07:00,931 --> 00:07:02,413 The house is meticulous. 186 00:07:02,413 --> 00:07:05,344 I see a picture of you and your grandpa. 187 00:07:05,344 --> 00:07:07,379 - Yeah. - This was just full of pictures. 188 00:07:07,379 --> 00:07:10,068 What would like to see for Minette in this kitchen? 189 00:07:10,068 --> 00:07:11,586 You know what? Brightness. 190 00:07:11,586 --> 00:07:14,137 I think that it's really nice to be able to have a kitchen 191 00:07:14,137 --> 00:07:16,517 and a dining area where it's really bright 192 00:07:16,517 --> 00:07:20,034 and it feels alive, and a little more open space. 193 00:07:20,034 --> 00:07:22,172 I'd love to see better access into that front room. 194 00:07:22,172 --> 00:07:24,758 So maybe, you know, opening up a space here 195 00:07:24,758 --> 00:07:26,620 so you can walk through that way. 196 00:07:26,620 --> 00:07:29,275 This is definitely just sort of blocking things out. 197 00:07:29,275 --> 00:07:32,103 I guess your open concept is, oh, hi! 198 00:07:32,103 --> 00:07:34,310 Hey, family. There's a lot that can change. 199 00:07:34,310 --> 00:07:36,551 I would want to see this gone completely 200 00:07:36,551 --> 00:07:38,068 so you can have a nice big island. 201 00:07:38,068 --> 00:07:39,931 Actually, if it was laid out properly, 202 00:07:39,931 --> 00:07:42,034 you could delete this window here, 203 00:07:42,034 --> 00:07:45,793 extend the kitchen across, have a big island all the way. 204 00:07:45,793 --> 00:07:49,379 You don't need to have an eating kitchen here, in fact. 205 00:07:49,379 --> 00:07:51,137 I think if you had that open to the front room, 206 00:07:51,137 --> 00:07:53,344 the front room would make an amazing dining space. 207 00:07:53,344 --> 00:07:55,034 I never, ever thought of that. 208 00:07:55,034 --> 00:07:57,275 You know what's crazy for me is that growing up here, 209 00:07:57,275 --> 00:07:59,344 you'd have, you know, 80 people in the house, 210 00:07:59,344 --> 00:08:02,137 and that's, now I see it's so tiny. 211 00:08:02,137 --> 00:08:03,068 This didn't even exist. 212 00:08:03,068 --> 00:08:04,103 Where you're standing, 213 00:08:04,103 --> 00:08:06,275 used to be just a bay window looking out. 214 00:08:06,275 --> 00:08:08,965 So kind of all happened in here. 215 00:08:08,965 --> 00:08:10,586 Is this where your family would have all the big family 216 00:08:10,586 --> 00:08:11,965 get togethers? - This is it, man. 217 00:08:11,965 --> 00:08:13,965 And every single day that I was home from tour, 218 00:08:13,965 --> 00:08:15,172 grandpa would sit right there, 219 00:08:15,172 --> 00:08:17,655 that's his seat, and I would sit right here. 220 00:08:17,655 --> 00:08:19,689 And Minette would always be behind the bar, 221 00:08:19,689 --> 00:08:22,620 and we'd just talk. This was our hanging space. 222 00:08:22,620 --> 00:08:25,137 The greatest moments of my life happened here. 223 00:08:25,137 --> 00:08:26,620 They happened here and in that room 224 00:08:26,620 --> 00:08:28,379 in the most formative years. 225 00:08:28,379 --> 00:08:30,689 And the songs I learned and the style of music 226 00:08:30,689 --> 00:08:33,241 I fell in love with, all happened right here. 227 00:08:33,241 --> 00:08:36,379 We would sit cross legged and he would literally play me 228 00:08:36,379 --> 00:08:38,482 all of these great old songs and old records, 229 00:08:38,482 --> 00:08:41,137 and he would sit there, and what's really funny is 230 00:08:41,137 --> 00:08:43,517 that he was really hard of hearing at the end. 231 00:08:43,517 --> 00:08:45,241 And so he would play it really loud, 232 00:08:45,241 --> 00:08:46,793 but what he always forgot 233 00:08:46,793 --> 00:08:50,931 was that he had connected this system to speakers outside. 234 00:08:50,931 --> 00:08:54,517 And he'd just be blasting me 24/7 through the neighborhood, 235 00:08:54,517 --> 00:08:56,172 and you can imagine, you know, people just going, like, 236 00:08:56,172 --> 00:08:57,724 "Oh, my God, we have to hear 237 00:08:57,724 --> 00:09:01,103 Bublé doing "Fever" again for the 57th time." 238 00:09:01,103 --> 00:09:03,827 This definitely does feel like a great entertaining space. 239 00:09:03,827 --> 00:09:06,310 So I can see, you know, family all around here. 240 00:09:06,310 --> 00:09:07,689 Yeah. 241 00:09:07,689 --> 00:09:09,068 The house is beautiful, and that's why it's not like 242 00:09:09,068 --> 00:09:10,758 we have to tear the whole place down. 243 00:09:10,758 --> 00:09:12,931 Updating it, maybe squaring off the window 244 00:09:12,931 --> 00:09:14,586 so you have the same profile. 245 00:09:14,586 --> 00:09:15,965 Probably changing out the windows too, 246 00:09:15,965 --> 00:09:17,413 because these ones look like they're not providing 247 00:09:17,413 --> 00:09:18,689 a lot of insulation. 248 00:09:18,689 --> 00:09:19,896 On beautiful summer nights, 249 00:09:19,896 --> 00:09:21,379 they'd spend a lot of time looking out. 250 00:09:21,379 --> 00:09:23,689 Because if you look - at the view, it's beautiful. - Gorgeous. 251 00:09:23,689 --> 00:09:27,517 My grandpa was so upset about Minette moving in here. 252 00:09:27,517 --> 00:09:29,931 You know, it's my house, it's my rules. 253 00:09:29,931 --> 00:09:32,241 And it's so funny to me that, at the end, 254 00:09:32,241 --> 00:09:34,206 Minette was his best friend. 255 00:09:34,206 --> 00:09:37,137 I think my grandpa would be more than thrilled to know that 256 00:09:37,137 --> 00:09:40,413 Minette can come here with her kids 257 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:41,724 and that continue that legacy. 258 00:09:41,724 --> 00:09:42,931 We're making it so this house 259 00:09:42,931 --> 00:09:44,827 can be enjoyed by new generations. 260 00:09:44,827 --> 00:09:47,344 And be open and welcoming for family and friends. 261 00:09:47,344 --> 00:09:48,620 And I know that's what your grandma would have loved. 262 00:09:48,620 --> 00:09:50,137 Completely. 263 00:09:50,137 --> 00:09:53,103 We're putting a fresh face on this dated space. 264 00:09:53,103 --> 00:09:56,034 What was grandpa and grandma's front parlor will now become 265 00:09:56,034 --> 00:09:57,448 Minette's new dining room, 266 00:09:57,448 --> 00:10:00,413 complete with a sleek new gas fireplace, 267 00:10:00,413 --> 00:10:04,172 new black framed windows, and new wide plank oak flooring. 268 00:10:04,172 --> 00:10:05,689 That will replace the old carpet, 269 00:10:05,689 --> 00:10:07,827 and the old tile in the entryway. 270 00:10:07,827 --> 00:10:10,241 Speaking of entryway, we'll trade out those 271 00:10:10,241 --> 00:10:14,310 blocky plaster staircase walls for chic open glass railings, 272 00:10:14,310 --> 00:10:18,310 and open the space up even more by taking out a section of wall 273 00:10:18,310 --> 00:10:20,000 that's leading to the kitchen. 274 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:22,034 We'll give this space a more functional flow, 275 00:10:22,034 --> 00:10:23,724 and three toned cabinetry, 276 00:10:23,724 --> 00:10:26,172 featuring a huge white oak island. 277 00:10:26,172 --> 00:10:28,586 We'll finish it off with honed sintered stone counters, 278 00:10:28,586 --> 00:10:30,689 and a slab back-splash. 279 00:10:30,689 --> 00:10:33,379 The new floors will stretch all the way into the family room 280 00:10:33,379 --> 00:10:35,482 where we'll lose the dated mirror walls, 281 00:10:35,482 --> 00:10:36,862 add another fireplace feature 282 00:10:36,862 --> 00:10:38,689 with open shelving on either side, 283 00:10:38,689 --> 00:10:40,689 and replace those mountainside windows 284 00:10:40,689 --> 00:10:42,517 so Minette can stay warm and cozy 285 00:10:42,517 --> 00:10:44,379 while taking in the Vancouver views. 286 00:10:47,551 --> 00:10:49,689 I want to feel the chair here for a second. 287 00:10:49,689 --> 00:10:51,482 I was going to do this on my own. 288 00:10:51,482 --> 00:10:53,758 - Come on guys, come here. - Renovate the place for Minette. 289 00:10:53,758 --> 00:10:55,793 But having a history with the two boys... 290 00:10:55,793 --> 00:10:57,034 It is hard to get out, no? 291 00:10:57,034 --> 00:10:58,965 ...and it being so natural and so organic... 292 00:10:58,965 --> 00:10:59,793 - Let's get to work. - Alright, boys. 293 00:10:59,793 --> 00:11:00,965 This is going to be great. 294 00:11:00,965 --> 00:11:01,827 You're going to love it when it's done. 295 00:11:01,827 --> 00:11:02,965 Thank you guys, so much. 296 00:11:02,965 --> 00:11:07,482 ...it just was the most perfect match. 297 00:11:07,482 --> 00:11:09,241 Minette is in the Philippines visiting family 298 00:11:09,241 --> 00:11:10,586 for the next three and a half weeks. 299 00:11:10,586 --> 00:11:13,241 So, that is literally all the time we have. 300 00:11:13,241 --> 00:11:15,137 And before she left, Michael and his sisters 301 00:11:15,137 --> 00:11:17,655 told her a little white lie; that when she returns, 302 00:11:17,655 --> 00:11:19,275 a television crew would like to interview her 303 00:11:19,275 --> 00:11:21,068 for a documentary on Michael and grandpa. 304 00:11:21,068 --> 00:11:23,655 Yes. She was not thrilled about being on TV but, 305 00:11:23,655 --> 00:11:26,551 since it's for two people that she loves so dearly, she agreed. 306 00:11:37,689 --> 00:11:40,724 I've never broken stuff before, purposely. 307 00:11:40,724 --> 00:11:42,206 You've broken hearts for a living. 308 00:11:44,482 --> 00:11:45,724 Boo! 309 00:11:45,724 --> 00:11:47,896 So, the boys asked me if I could get in there, 310 00:11:47,896 --> 00:11:49,862 smash a little walls, get a little dirty. 311 00:11:49,862 --> 00:11:51,448 You've got the gloves on, you got the glasses on. 312 00:11:51,448 --> 00:11:53,103 I know I look like I'm ready for it, 313 00:11:53,103 --> 00:11:54,862 but inside I'm just tender. 314 00:11:54,862 --> 00:11:56,379 It's okay to break things, right? 315 00:11:56,379 --> 00:11:59,034 I've never had anything to do with building or renovation. 316 00:11:59,034 --> 00:12:00,034 I thought you might have done some demolition. 317 00:12:00,034 --> 00:12:01,103 No. Who has? 318 00:12:01,103 --> 00:12:02,551 You, at home right now, 319 00:12:02,551 --> 00:12:04,482 how many of you have actually done "construction" 320 00:12:04,482 --> 00:12:05,655 that turned out okay? 321 00:12:05,655 --> 00:12:07,344 I tried to paint my house once. 322 00:12:07,344 --> 00:12:08,551 It didn't work out that well. 323 00:12:08,551 --> 00:12:10,620 I worry about the people out there 324 00:12:10,620 --> 00:12:12,862 that see me as a certain thing and now, 325 00:12:12,862 --> 00:12:15,137 will they be able to believe me, singing romantic songs, 326 00:12:15,137 --> 00:12:16,206 when they see how tough I am? 327 00:12:16,206 --> 00:12:18,103 Have you ever heard... 328 00:12:18,103 --> 00:12:19,724 You're so full of 329 00:12:19,724 --> 00:12:23,620 Nothing says I'm a tough guy like this. 330 00:12:23,620 --> 00:12:24,758 Do you know how to use these? 331 00:12:24,758 --> 00:12:25,931 Yes, if you could just smack them like-- 332 00:12:25,931 --> 00:12:27,689 - Whoa! - Holy [bleep] that way? 333 00:12:27,689 --> 00:12:29,310 It could work that way too. 334 00:12:29,310 --> 00:12:31,413 Nice. 335 00:12:34,310 --> 00:12:35,482 I get to smash things? 336 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:39,068 Smashing things is fun. 337 00:12:39,068 --> 00:12:40,344 Oh, that does feel good. 338 00:12:41,655 --> 00:12:44,000 Perfect. 339 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,793 Wow. 340 00:12:45,793 --> 00:12:48,103 That's amazing how much that's going to change, huh? 341 00:12:48,103 --> 00:12:49,620 Oh, yes. This is going to be great. 342 00:12:49,620 --> 00:12:51,448 I mean, especially with this being the dining area, 343 00:12:51,448 --> 00:12:53,413 you want a direct flow in and out. 344 00:12:53,413 --> 00:12:55,206 Yes. I never would have thought to open it up like that. 345 00:12:55,206 --> 00:12:56,551 Let's get the brick off this wall here. 346 00:12:56,551 --> 00:12:57,689 - Alright. - Cool. 347 00:12:57,689 --> 00:12:58,655 I didn't think Michael was going to have 348 00:12:58,655 --> 00:12:59,793 as much of that rugged grit 349 00:12:59,793 --> 00:13:01,206 that you need to have for construction, 350 00:13:01,206 --> 00:13:03,689 but he was pretty good in there. 351 00:13:03,689 --> 00:13:05,689 For the guy who has the voice of an angel, 352 00:13:05,689 --> 00:13:07,965 he's definitely got the pipes of a python. 353 00:13:07,965 --> 00:13:10,000 Arnold Schwarzenegger has nothing on Michael. 354 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,275 One, two, three. 355 00:13:14,620 --> 00:13:17,241 I think it means so much for him to honor 356 00:13:17,241 --> 00:13:18,620 his grandfather's wishes... 357 00:13:18,620 --> 00:13:20,551 I'm still attached. You're not even rolling. 358 00:13:20,551 --> 00:13:23,206 ...that he wants to get in and make sure it happens. 359 00:13:25,000 --> 00:13:27,551 I've got this. I'm in. 360 00:13:27,551 --> 00:13:30,586 You guys. You don't stand a chance. 361 00:13:30,586 --> 00:13:32,758 I mean, this is probably going to be the easiest room for us 362 00:13:32,758 --> 00:13:35,137 because great sub-floor underneath. 363 00:13:35,137 --> 00:13:37,137 Michael's grandfather was hands on 364 00:13:37,137 --> 00:13:38,862 in physically building this house, 365 00:13:38,862 --> 00:13:41,586 and hands on in building Michael's career. 366 00:13:41,586 --> 00:13:43,896 So, this really seems like it's full circle. 367 00:13:43,896 --> 00:13:45,896 Well now Michael's hands on turning this house 368 00:13:45,896 --> 00:13:47,137 into something new. 369 00:13:47,137 --> 00:13:48,551 Who do you feel was the loser in that race? 370 00:13:48,551 --> 00:13:50,034 - I think it was me. - Great, because the loser 371 00:13:50,034 --> 00:13:51,586 has to take all the carpet out on their own. 372 00:13:51,586 --> 00:13:53,068 There you go, good job. 373 00:13:53,068 --> 00:13:54,551 Working with these guys has been crazy. 374 00:13:54,551 --> 00:13:56,827 The truth is I like them, but I resent them. 375 00:13:56,827 --> 00:13:58,241 You guys go off, have a coffee. I got this. 376 00:13:58,241 --> 00:14:00,068 You might want to wear something more breathable next time. 377 00:14:00,068 --> 00:14:02,413 Okay. You know what? You guys are really funny. 378 00:14:02,413 --> 00:14:03,793 Pick on the Bublé guy. 379 00:14:03,793 --> 00:14:05,206 You shouldn't be so tall, 380 00:14:05,206 --> 00:14:08,620 and be able to fix houses and sing in harmony. 381 00:14:08,620 --> 00:14:09,965 That's bull 382 00:14:21,241 --> 00:14:22,862 With a tight time line on this build, 383 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:25,275 we have to divide and conquer. 384 00:14:25,275 --> 00:14:27,551 Today, while Drew shops for some kitchen cabinets 385 00:14:27,551 --> 00:14:30,137 and I work on the last of our City Permits, 386 00:14:30,137 --> 00:14:32,241 our Vancouver crew is shoring up the ceiling 387 00:14:32,241 --> 00:14:35,724 for our new open concept with engineered posts and beams. 388 00:14:35,724 --> 00:14:38,241 It's all produced locally, about 25 miles from here. 389 00:14:38,241 --> 00:14:40,965 And the strength of PSL, or parallel strand lumber, 390 00:14:40,965 --> 00:14:43,000 is greater than just regular sawn lumber, 391 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:44,586 as the strands are glued together 392 00:14:44,586 --> 00:14:46,793 in a directional manner and under high pressure, 393 00:14:46,793 --> 00:14:48,827 making it way more dense and much stronger. 394 00:14:55,310 --> 00:14:56,931 With the structural support in, 395 00:14:56,931 --> 00:14:59,000 much of the rest of the work is cosmetic, 396 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:00,379 and top of that list 397 00:15:00,379 --> 00:15:02,344 are the textured ceilings in the front room. 398 00:15:02,344 --> 00:15:04,275 In fact, we're going to be smoothing out the ceilings 399 00:15:04,275 --> 00:15:07,517 throughout the main floor and adding recessed lights. 400 00:15:07,517 --> 00:15:08,827 With the recessed lights throughout, 401 00:15:08,827 --> 00:15:10,793 the early pieces of the puzzle are in place 402 00:15:10,793 --> 00:15:12,689 to give Michael the bright modern space 403 00:15:12,689 --> 00:15:14,000 he wants for Minette. 404 00:15:20,241 --> 00:15:21,068 He built this with his own hands. 405 00:15:21,068 --> 00:15:22,482 - Your grandpa did? - He did. 406 00:15:22,482 --> 00:15:23,620 Michael Bublé has asked us to help him fulfill 407 00:15:23,620 --> 00:15:25,689 his grandfather's final wish. 408 00:15:25,689 --> 00:15:27,965 Welcome to 1971. 409 00:15:27,965 --> 00:15:30,000 Helping him update his grandparents' house... 410 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:32,034 The greatest moments of my life happened here. 411 00:15:32,034 --> 00:15:34,000 Grandpa would sit right there, that's his seat, 412 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,793 and Minette would always be behind the bar. 413 00:15:35,793 --> 00:15:37,379 ...so that Minette, his grandfather's 414 00:15:37,379 --> 00:15:39,068 longtime nurse and confidante... 415 00:15:39,068 --> 00:15:41,413 She became family almost instantly. 416 00:15:41,413 --> 00:15:43,000 ...can live in the home with her family... 417 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:44,000 I'm still attached. 418 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:44,965 You're not even rolling! 419 00:15:44,965 --> 00:15:46,206 ...for years to come. 420 00:15:46,206 --> 00:15:47,689 You got this. 421 00:15:47,689 --> 00:15:48,862 My family's going to be so proud of this, 422 00:15:48,862 --> 00:15:50,413 and Minette's going to absolutely love it. 423 00:15:57,965 --> 00:15:59,620 The bulk of the ceiling work is done, 424 00:15:59,620 --> 00:16:02,413 so we've begun framing up for the new feature fireplaces 425 00:16:02,413 --> 00:16:04,620 and adding some new electrical outlets. 426 00:16:04,620 --> 00:16:06,379 Michael is heading out of town 427 00:16:06,379 --> 00:16:08,827 to finish up some of the final dates on his concert tour. 428 00:16:08,827 --> 00:16:11,068 So, while the kitchen drywall gets finished up 429 00:16:11,068 --> 00:16:13,310 and the ceiling sanded, I've asked him to come in 430 00:16:13,310 --> 00:16:15,793 so he can help with finalizing the finishing materials. 431 00:16:15,793 --> 00:16:18,068 I know that you like, sort of, light and bright 432 00:16:18,068 --> 00:16:19,724 and you think Minette would love that. 433 00:16:19,724 --> 00:16:23,103 I do, and I love having that one kind of texture that sticks out 434 00:16:23,103 --> 00:16:25,482 so that you never mess with the theme of the room, 435 00:16:25,482 --> 00:16:27,413 but you end up, kind of, having a special 436 00:16:27,413 --> 00:16:29,448 sort of piece that makes it unique. 437 00:16:29,448 --> 00:16:31,137 Michael was a little out of his comfort zone, 438 00:16:31,137 --> 00:16:33,758 when it came demolition, but now that we're picking materials 439 00:16:33,758 --> 00:16:34,931 and talking about finishes... 440 00:16:34,931 --> 00:16:36,724 You had said that you do love white cabinets 441 00:16:36,724 --> 00:16:37,896 and you love that clean aesthetic and everything. 442 00:16:37,896 --> 00:16:39,034 - I do. - ...he loves it. 443 00:16:39,034 --> 00:16:40,620 Did a couple different variations. 444 00:16:40,620 --> 00:16:42,344 This is facing from the family room, 445 00:16:42,344 --> 00:16:43,862 back toward the front of the house. 446 00:16:43,862 --> 00:16:45,344 I would say you're probably going to go 447 00:16:45,344 --> 00:16:47,931 with either this one, or this one. 448 00:16:47,931 --> 00:16:50,517 Yes, dude. I love that you have that accent. 449 00:16:50,517 --> 00:16:51,758 That one beautiful piece with kind of 450 00:16:51,758 --> 00:16:54,137 that nice charcoal or dark black. 451 00:16:54,137 --> 00:16:57,034 Michael wants to give the space a modern update for Minette, 452 00:16:57,034 --> 00:16:58,931 but not lose the comfort. 453 00:16:58,931 --> 00:17:00,827 This material is amazing because you never, 454 00:17:00,827 --> 00:17:02,310 ever have to reseal it, 455 00:17:02,310 --> 00:17:04,344 and it comes in a million different styles. 456 00:17:04,344 --> 00:17:06,241 Wow. You can make it look like real marble. 457 00:17:06,241 --> 00:17:08,758 You can make it look like concrete. 458 00:17:08,758 --> 00:17:11,586 For me, I think it would be cool to keep that continuity, 459 00:17:11,586 --> 00:17:14,137 to keep it light and bright, have our stone counters 460 00:17:14,137 --> 00:17:15,896 go all the way up to the back-splash. 461 00:17:15,896 --> 00:17:17,517 And then our floating shelves are right in front of it. 462 00:17:17,517 --> 00:17:18,620 Yes, I love that too, 463 00:17:18,620 --> 00:17:19,965 because when you actually look at it from 464 00:17:19,965 --> 00:17:21,413 when you're, sort of, standing from that angle, 465 00:17:21,413 --> 00:17:23,655 it all likes like this one beautiful thing. 466 00:17:23,655 --> 00:17:25,000 I love the difference in texture, 467 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:26,724 I really do. It's beautiful. 468 00:17:26,724 --> 00:17:29,034 My grandfather would absolutely love the fact 469 00:17:29,034 --> 00:17:31,310 that this house is becoming a little more modern, 470 00:17:31,310 --> 00:17:32,793 and it's being updated, and it's fresh. 471 00:17:32,793 --> 00:17:34,448 I think he'd be really proud. It's really awesome. 472 00:17:34,448 --> 00:17:35,793 So, if we're looking at white on this, 473 00:17:35,793 --> 00:17:37,137 this is like a pure white, 474 00:17:37,137 --> 00:17:38,551 this is a little bit warmer, a little more elegant. 475 00:17:38,551 --> 00:17:40,482 The pure white, for me, is a little much. 476 00:17:40,482 --> 00:17:42,000 I like that, kind of, eggshell... 477 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,206 Creamier white....creamy white, 478 00:17:43,206 --> 00:17:44,482 yes, I really like that. It's really pretty. 479 00:17:44,482 --> 00:17:46,379 So if you get a wood tone in there as an accent. 480 00:17:46,379 --> 00:17:47,793 I love that light hardwood. 481 00:17:47,793 --> 00:17:50,068 Big we noticed when we went into the family room, 482 00:17:50,068 --> 00:17:51,344 it's a little chilly in there. 483 00:17:51,344 --> 00:17:53,655 So if we're going to change the windows, 484 00:17:53,655 --> 00:17:56,034 we could go crazy and we could go black, 485 00:17:56,034 --> 00:17:58,448 which I love black windows. 486 00:17:58,448 --> 00:18:00,068 Or we can go white. 487 00:18:00,068 --> 00:18:01,448 And then we can have your grids 488 00:18:01,448 --> 00:18:03,448 either inserted like a traditional thing. 489 00:18:03,448 --> 00:18:05,275 It's just a way to protect you from the demons. 490 00:18:06,758 --> 00:18:09,068 Also, at any moment, you can just take this out. 491 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:14,827 - Alright, we're losers. - Yeah, yeah, total losers. 492 00:18:14,827 --> 00:18:16,793 Okay. Listen, I trust you, my friend. 493 00:18:16,793 --> 00:18:19,172 - Yeah. - You're like my brother, my property brother. 494 00:18:19,172 --> 00:18:20,931 Yes, let's go for that. I like that. 495 00:18:20,931 --> 00:18:23,241 This, for me, would be a beautiful space 496 00:18:23,241 --> 00:18:25,310 that I know I would want to spend time in. 497 00:18:25,310 --> 00:18:26,827 Minette, I think, would love it, 498 00:18:26,827 --> 00:18:29,689 and the fact that she can have you guys come over... 499 00:18:29,689 --> 00:18:31,310 Totally. ...and have a space that she feels proud 500 00:18:31,310 --> 00:18:33,379 - to have you over in. - Would you come, too? 501 00:18:33,379 --> 00:18:36,000 If I'm invited and there's free food, I'm always there. 502 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,172 Of course. It's a jolly holiday with you. 503 00:18:38,172 --> 00:18:40,655 - It's a jolly good time. - Jolly, mate. 504 00:18:50,482 --> 00:18:52,241 Now that all the finishes have been chosen, 505 00:18:52,241 --> 00:18:55,068 we can start to add the designer details to the space. 506 00:18:55,068 --> 00:18:56,689 This medium tone oak hardwood 507 00:18:56,689 --> 00:18:58,793 not only adds brightness and sophistication, 508 00:18:58,793 --> 00:19:01,344 but it also ties together the new open concept 509 00:19:01,344 --> 00:19:02,827 on the main floor. 510 00:19:02,827 --> 00:19:05,172 Michael's grandfather built an incredibly sturdy house. 511 00:19:05,172 --> 00:19:06,413 The bones are good, 512 00:19:06,413 --> 00:19:08,413 we just want to update the style a little bit. 513 00:19:08,413 --> 00:19:09,758 So we're adding a new front door 514 00:19:09,758 --> 00:19:12,310 and new sleek gas insert fireplaces; 515 00:19:12,310 --> 00:19:13,862 one in the dining room, up front, 516 00:19:13,862 --> 00:19:16,724 and then another one in the family room, off the kitchen. 517 00:19:21,137 --> 00:19:23,034 Hello! Oh, my gosh, what the hell? 518 00:19:23,034 --> 00:19:25,793 I was like is there a bird that has gotten inside 519 00:19:25,793 --> 00:19:26,655 or something like that? 520 00:19:26,655 --> 00:19:29,586 - I have a question for you. - Yes? 521 00:19:29,586 --> 00:19:33,344 For the railing, I mean, I love your rustic wood look. 522 00:19:33,344 --> 00:19:35,103 Are we doing glass rail or what's the plan? 523 00:19:35,103 --> 00:19:36,793 Black wrought iron with glass in it. 524 00:19:36,793 --> 00:19:38,724 - It's going to be gorgeous. - Here's my thought, though. 525 00:19:38,724 --> 00:19:40,551 Does it feel too open now? 526 00:19:40,551 --> 00:19:43,482 Because from here, you literally can see right into the bedrooms. 527 00:19:43,482 --> 00:19:44,793 Do you think we should do something to give 528 00:19:44,793 --> 00:19:46,241 a little bit of separation? 529 00:19:46,241 --> 00:19:48,724 I love that slat wall you did before. 530 00:19:48,724 --> 00:19:50,689 - Oh, yes. - That was kind of cool. 531 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:51,931 I don't love the idea of there 532 00:19:51,931 --> 00:19:53,620 just being a jut out of, like rails on three sides. 533 00:19:53,620 --> 00:19:55,689 So that's why I figured here we'd have a furniture piece 534 00:19:55,689 --> 00:19:58,275 that would just break it up, so it doesn't look like rail 535 00:19:58,275 --> 00:20:00,000 on three sides, like a side table 536 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:02,448 or, you know, a console or something like that. 537 00:20:02,448 --> 00:20:05,586 You tell me. If this is the dining room, hold on. 538 00:20:05,586 --> 00:20:07,103 If I'm coming out of the bedroom in my underwear, 539 00:20:07,103 --> 00:20:08,172 and that's the bathroom over there, 540 00:20:08,172 --> 00:20:09,551 I'm just kind of jaunting through, 541 00:20:09,551 --> 00:20:11,620 and you're eating there, is that appetizing? 542 00:20:11,620 --> 00:20:13,275 Well, hopefully, you've never coming out of there 543 00:20:13,275 --> 00:20:14,724 in your underwear. 544 00:20:14,724 --> 00:20:17,137 I don't think it's a crazy idea. 545 00:20:17,137 --> 00:20:18,620 A nice designer feature. 546 00:20:18,620 --> 00:20:21,206 So, are you thinking that you would a slat wall across here, 547 00:20:21,206 --> 00:20:23,689 and then only do railing then on two sides? 548 00:20:23,689 --> 00:20:24,896 I mean, it's up to you. 549 00:20:24,896 --> 00:20:25,965 If that's going to look better that way. 550 00:20:25,965 --> 00:20:28,344 I've got an amazing wood working guy 551 00:20:28,344 --> 00:20:30,068 who could knock that off 552 00:20:30,068 --> 00:20:32,310 pretty quick for us, if that's the case. 553 00:20:32,310 --> 00:20:35,620 This new slat wall idea is both stylish and functional. 554 00:20:35,620 --> 00:20:37,241 three inch oak slats that compliment 555 00:20:37,241 --> 00:20:38,827 our hardwood flooring, will separate 556 00:20:38,827 --> 00:20:40,551 the entryway from the dining room, 557 00:20:40,551 --> 00:20:42,379 while maintaining open sight lines, 558 00:20:42,379 --> 00:20:45,448 that make the space feel bigger. 559 00:20:45,448 --> 00:20:48,241 - Do you want me to lead that? - Lead what? 560 00:20:48,241 --> 00:20:52,068 Like, looking into the slats, and I'll talk to our guy? Yes! 561 00:20:52,068 --> 00:20:54,034 Whenever you lead things, it ends up being, 562 00:20:54,034 --> 00:20:56,896 like, four more projects just got added! 563 00:20:56,896 --> 00:20:58,206 I want to do everything we can in this house 564 00:20:58,206 --> 00:21:00,068 to make it feel stylish and comfortable, 565 00:21:00,068 --> 00:21:01,310 but also functional. 566 00:21:01,310 --> 00:21:02,758 I just think that Minette's not going to like 567 00:21:02,758 --> 00:21:05,551 the idea of dining while you're looking into the bedrooms. 568 00:21:05,551 --> 00:21:08,000 I do think that a wood slat feature here would be beautiful, 569 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,551 so we'll make it happen. 570 00:21:09,551 --> 00:21:12,448 Alright. - I'm going to lead it. - No more bird sounds? 571 00:21:14,896 --> 00:21:16,724 You have to promise me, no more add-ons. 572 00:21:16,724 --> 00:21:19,896 I promise. Unless I have another stellar idea. 573 00:21:19,896 --> 00:21:21,103 Ugh. 574 00:21:32,103 --> 00:21:33,413 With only 10 days left 575 00:21:33,413 --> 00:21:35,517 before Minette returns from the Philippines, 576 00:21:35,517 --> 00:21:37,413 we've got all hands on deck. 577 00:21:37,413 --> 00:21:39,103 The kitchen cabinet crew is unloading 578 00:21:39,103 --> 00:21:41,068 and prepping the cabinets. 579 00:21:41,068 --> 00:21:43,379 And the final framing of the fireplace is getting done. 580 00:21:43,379 --> 00:21:44,448 Come my way. 581 00:21:44,448 --> 00:21:48,413 And the new stair railing has also arrived. 582 00:21:48,413 --> 00:21:51,413 Ready to rock? 583 00:21:51,413 --> 00:21:53,689 Just watch this door here. 584 00:21:53,689 --> 00:21:55,172 I'll kind of pull you around the angle. 585 00:21:55,172 --> 00:21:56,793 Watch the pitch. 586 00:22:00,034 --> 00:22:02,206 Look at that. 587 00:22:02,206 --> 00:22:03,586 Whoo! I like it. 588 00:22:03,586 --> 00:22:06,068 That is awesome. 589 00:22:06,068 --> 00:22:10,586 And then, with the slat wall, compliments of Drew, great idea. 590 00:22:10,586 --> 00:22:12,827 This is going to feel so finished really, really nice. 591 00:22:12,827 --> 00:22:14,413 And with the glass, it's going to be amazing. 592 00:22:14,413 --> 00:22:16,000 - Let's anchor it down. - Yeah. 593 00:22:25,344 --> 00:22:28,068 With the rails in, we need to divide and conquer. 594 00:22:28,068 --> 00:22:30,620 So while our Vancouver crew gets the kitchen cabinets 595 00:22:30,620 --> 00:22:31,965 and our island installed, 596 00:22:31,965 --> 00:22:33,482 Drew and I are going to get changed, 597 00:22:33,482 --> 00:22:36,758 and then go see a man about some art. 598 00:22:36,758 --> 00:22:38,068 Michael's brother-in-law, Rob, 599 00:22:38,068 --> 00:22:40,655 makes some super unique pieces out of old records, 600 00:22:40,655 --> 00:22:42,586 and we not only want a piece for Minette's new home, 601 00:22:42,586 --> 00:22:45,827 but also one that pays homage to grandpa and his love of music. 602 00:22:45,827 --> 00:22:49,068 I think this is cool, to have an artist in the family, 603 00:22:49,068 --> 00:22:51,344 who will do a custom piece. 604 00:22:51,344 --> 00:22:53,724 They know exactly what's going to mean the most to Minette. 605 00:22:53,724 --> 00:22:57,068 It so unique, like, the way that Rob creates these pieces, 606 00:22:57,068 --> 00:22:59,551 - with old records. - I know what you want. 607 00:22:59,551 --> 00:23:01,413 What? You want one now, for your place. 608 00:23:01,413 --> 00:23:02,379 I do. 609 00:23:02,379 --> 00:23:04,068 This project comes first. 610 00:23:04,068 --> 00:23:05,172 Priority number one. 611 00:23:05,172 --> 00:23:07,551 Fine. 612 00:23:07,551 --> 00:23:09,655 How many years have we been hearing 613 00:23:09,655 --> 00:23:12,103 about your art and the cool stuff you do? 614 00:23:12,103 --> 00:23:13,586 This is the first time we're actually seeing it. 615 00:23:13,586 --> 00:23:15,586 You recycle, basically, damaged records. 616 00:23:15,586 --> 00:23:18,827 Yes, I find damaged records or records that are a dollar, 617 00:23:18,827 --> 00:23:21,689 $2, create a silhouette and go from there. 618 00:23:21,689 --> 00:23:24,068 And you just smash a record and hope it breaks in that shape? 619 00:23:24,068 --> 00:23:27,655 Some pieces I cut, some I randomly smash, yeah. 620 00:23:27,655 --> 00:23:30,206 I think one of your pieces would be nostalgic for Minette. 621 00:23:30,206 --> 00:23:31,275 Yes, here's some silhouettes. 622 00:23:31,275 --> 00:23:33,620 These are guys he used to listen to. 623 00:23:33,620 --> 00:23:37,068 Of these, if you just had to, sort of, do the mmm, 624 00:23:37,068 --> 00:23:39,275 - which one would it be? - I would say, Dean Martin. 625 00:23:39,275 --> 00:23:40,827 - - Oh, really? - Oh, really? - Yes. 626 00:23:40,827 --> 00:23:42,137 We could do that with, like, some color 627 00:23:42,137 --> 00:23:43,793 in behind it. So, we can cut-- 628 00:23:43,793 --> 00:23:45,827 because I see here you've got gray, you've got brown. 629 00:23:45,827 --> 00:23:48,551 Oh, yes, yes, yes. Smile, and look off in this direction. 630 00:23:48,551 --> 00:23:50,103 That could be the Jonathan. 631 00:23:50,103 --> 00:23:51,241 I could just do Jonathan, if you want. 632 00:23:51,241 --> 00:23:52,620 Yes, just do Jonathan's face. 633 00:23:52,620 --> 00:23:55,551 You could just glue on a couple of sideburns, right here. 634 00:23:55,551 --> 00:23:56,724 That looks like mine. 635 00:23:56,724 --> 00:23:58,344 That was his high school look, with the chops. 636 00:23:58,344 --> 00:24:00,344 So then, we can do any color we want, combined? 637 00:24:00,344 --> 00:24:01,793 - Any color you want. - If you wanted to create 638 00:24:01,793 --> 00:24:04,413 a brand new Dean on maybe, like, a blue background or, 639 00:24:04,413 --> 00:24:06,310 kind of, a charcoal background, how long would that take? 640 00:24:06,310 --> 00:24:07,758 For you guys! 641 00:24:07,758 --> 00:24:10,241 - For Minette. - Oh, for Minette. 642 00:24:10,241 --> 00:24:12,000 Well, I could work around the clock for Minette. 643 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,862 - That'd be amazing. - If you can do us a favor 644 00:24:13,862 --> 00:24:15,793 and send us, like, total time line, 645 00:24:15,793 --> 00:24:17,931 what you need from us, we'll make a decision today 646 00:24:17,931 --> 00:24:19,275 - so we can get it going. - Okay. 647 00:24:19,275 --> 00:24:20,758 - I can do that for you guys. - Alright, thanks, buddy. 648 00:24:20,758 --> 00:24:22,793 - Awesome. I'll see you later. - See ya. 649 00:24:22,793 --> 00:24:25,344 Having a piece of art created by a member of the family 650 00:24:25,344 --> 00:24:26,862 hanging in the new dining room 651 00:24:26,862 --> 00:24:29,068 will add a sweet sentimental touch to Minette's new home. 652 00:24:40,482 --> 00:24:42,379 The family room in Michael's grandparents home 653 00:24:42,379 --> 00:24:44,103 is framed with windows that are looking out 654 00:24:44,103 --> 00:24:45,931 over the stellar view of Vancouver. 655 00:24:45,931 --> 00:24:48,896 The only problem is they weren't insulating the room very well 656 00:24:48,896 --> 00:24:51,000 so, it was cold in the winter and hot in the summer. 657 00:24:51,000 --> 00:24:52,034 You ready? 658 00:24:52,034 --> 00:24:53,827 These new window that we're installing 659 00:24:53,827 --> 00:24:56,586 are not only going to add style, but function as well. 660 00:24:56,586 --> 00:24:59,724 There. How's that look? 661 00:24:59,724 --> 00:25:01,206 Do you need a tall guy in there? 662 00:25:08,724 --> 00:25:10,551 Sweet. 663 00:25:10,551 --> 00:25:12,896 Amazing, and I love the horizontal line. 664 00:25:12,896 --> 00:25:14,517 The fact that the window, 665 00:25:14,517 --> 00:25:16,965 horizontal line, goes right into the door. 666 00:25:16,965 --> 00:25:19,655 And a view of the mountains. 667 00:25:19,655 --> 00:25:21,965 This is perfect. 668 00:25:21,965 --> 00:25:23,413 With the windows installed, 669 00:25:23,413 --> 00:25:25,655 and the kitchen on the way to being completed, 670 00:25:25,655 --> 00:25:27,034 we are nearing the finish line. 671 00:25:28,793 --> 00:25:30,241 Can we put the end one in? 672 00:25:30,241 --> 00:25:31,517 I want to kind of see where we're lining up 673 00:25:31,517 --> 00:25:32,758 to the rail over here. 674 00:25:32,758 --> 00:25:34,655 Wouldn't you say I'm the smarter brother, 675 00:25:34,655 --> 00:25:36,000 because I came up with the idea 676 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,172 of bringing you here to help with this? 677 00:25:37,172 --> 00:25:39,551 I think so. See, yes. 678 00:25:39,551 --> 00:25:41,310 Alright. What's our spacing going to be? 679 00:25:41,310 --> 00:25:42,586 Max three inches. 680 00:25:42,586 --> 00:25:44,172 So we can do anything we want below that. 681 00:25:44,172 --> 00:25:45,896 The beauty of a slat wall is that they can be 682 00:25:45,896 --> 00:25:48,896 as revealing or as private as you wish. 683 00:25:48,896 --> 00:25:50,758 If you pull that one just off to the right a little bit. 684 00:25:50,758 --> 00:25:53,275 - Yes. - It all depends on the spacing that you choose. 685 00:25:53,275 --> 00:25:55,689 Your top in more. Right, too much. 686 00:25:55,689 --> 00:25:57,862 Too wide, and they don't provide enough privacy. 687 00:25:57,862 --> 00:25:58,965 - That's it there? - That's three inches? 688 00:25:58,965 --> 00:26:00,344 Yes. 689 00:26:00,344 --> 00:26:03,137 Too tight, and well you might as well put up another wall. 690 00:26:03,137 --> 00:26:05,137 Essentially one inch there, 691 00:26:05,137 --> 00:26:07,758 and this one we'll do at two inches. 692 00:26:07,758 --> 00:26:10,206 And then this one, actually, we can space more. 693 00:26:10,206 --> 00:26:15,000 Okay. So, there are our three options. 694 00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:16,758 You've done tons of features like this. 695 00:26:16,758 --> 00:26:18,275 - Absolutely. - You... 696 00:26:18,275 --> 00:26:19,517 - Done a few. - ...just have good taste. 697 00:26:19,517 --> 00:26:24,310 So one inch spacing makes it a true wall. 698 00:26:24,310 --> 00:26:25,758 2 inch spacing, there's a little bit 699 00:26:25,758 --> 00:26:27,310 more light that goes through. 700 00:26:27,310 --> 00:26:29,344 This is our absolute max for 3 inch spacing. 701 00:26:29,344 --> 00:26:31,689 A good balance would be the middle. 702 00:26:31,689 --> 00:26:33,310 Wait! What's that? I have my fingers there. 703 00:26:33,310 --> 00:26:36,448 Oh! That's what I think as well. So, 2 inch spacing. 704 00:26:36,448 --> 00:26:39,206 Don't throw gang signs at me. I agree. 705 00:26:39,206 --> 00:26:41,068 I do think this looks really, really cool. 706 00:26:41,068 --> 00:26:43,034 But then, I think it is actually 707 00:26:43,034 --> 00:26:45,000 going to affect our light traveling through the space. 708 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:46,793 Well, it literally is starting to feel like a full wall. 709 00:26:46,793 --> 00:26:49,206 So I think the purpose here is just a little separation, 710 00:26:49,206 --> 00:26:50,620 but still a designer detail so. 711 00:26:50,620 --> 00:26:52,896 It looks so nice with the black rail around here, 712 00:26:52,896 --> 00:26:54,551 - and everything, as well. - Awesome. Cool, I love it. 713 00:26:54,551 --> 00:26:55,758 Thanks again for coming, this is awesome. 714 00:26:55,758 --> 00:26:57,517 Alright, let's keep bringing him in. 715 00:26:57,517 --> 00:26:59,137 So the final push has begun 716 00:26:59,137 --> 00:27:01,275 and I have to say, I think we've taken this home 717 00:27:01,275 --> 00:27:03,482 that Michael's grandpa built to the next level. 718 00:27:06,310 --> 00:27:07,586 Don't mind us. We'll do all the heavy lifting. 719 00:27:07,586 --> 00:27:09,758 This is awesome, though. 720 00:27:09,758 --> 00:27:12,413 And I'd by lying if I didn't say I was really anxious, nervous. 721 00:27:12,413 --> 00:27:13,655 My God, it's different. 722 00:27:13,655 --> 00:27:15,586 It would have meant so much to my grandfather. 723 00:27:15,586 --> 00:27:17,413 Welcome home. Oh, my God! 724 00:27:17,413 --> 00:27:18,827 This is all for you. 725 00:27:32,586 --> 00:27:35,000 We're just a few days away from Minette's return. 726 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:36,827 The new balcony slider is going in. 727 00:27:36,827 --> 00:27:38,379 One, two, three. 728 00:27:38,379 --> 00:27:40,724 And the sintered stone counters and back-splash have arrived. 729 00:27:40,724 --> 00:27:41,965 - You good? - Okay. 730 00:27:41,965 --> 00:27:44,241 Alright. Over the edge, and roll them back. 731 00:27:44,241 --> 00:27:46,793 And they are just as stunning as we had hoped for. 732 00:27:46,793 --> 00:27:48,689 Whoo! 733 00:27:48,689 --> 00:27:50,896 That is a beautiful looking counter top. 734 00:27:50,896 --> 00:27:52,827 Look at that. So, we have the waterfall edge? 735 00:27:52,827 --> 00:27:54,241 It's going to be going down both sides? 736 00:27:54,241 --> 00:27:56,034 Actually, that does bring up a good point. 737 00:27:56,034 --> 00:27:58,655 We have electrical going to both side of the island. 738 00:27:58,655 --> 00:28:01,655 But usually, I don't like to penetrate the waterfall edge, 739 00:28:01,655 --> 00:28:02,689 and ruin the look of the stone, 740 00:28:02,689 --> 00:28:04,034 just to have the receptacle there. 741 00:28:04,034 --> 00:28:06,137 Yes. This side, because there are cabinets here, 742 00:28:06,137 --> 00:28:08,620 you're not really going to see it, I don't mind so much. 743 00:28:08,620 --> 00:28:10,103 Shall we do a receptacle on that side? 744 00:28:10,103 --> 00:28:11,172 No, I don't think we should. 745 00:28:11,172 --> 00:28:12,241 Let's pull the wire from that side, 746 00:28:12,241 --> 00:28:13,965 because we can pull it back over here, 747 00:28:13,965 --> 00:28:15,965 because that's the visual side. 748 00:28:15,965 --> 00:28:17,206 Let's keep that nice and clear. 749 00:28:17,206 --> 00:28:19,344 We have six receptacles around the outside wall here. 750 00:28:19,344 --> 00:28:20,965 So, yeah, let's just keep the one. 751 00:28:20,965 --> 00:28:22,896 So do we get a $25 discount then, 752 00:28:22,896 --> 00:28:25,068 because we're saving you one cut? 753 00:28:25,068 --> 00:28:26,931 - You got it. - Sweet! 754 00:28:26,931 --> 00:28:29,000 Michael wanted to expand his grandparents kitchen, 755 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:30,275 and open it up for Minette. 756 00:28:30,275 --> 00:28:32,655 Oh, my gosh. This kitchen is already coming together. 757 00:28:32,655 --> 00:28:34,689 She has a large family, and loves to entertain, 758 00:28:34,689 --> 00:28:36,241 and this new kitchen, 759 00:28:36,241 --> 00:28:38,413 well it's likely going to see plenty of holiday activity. 760 00:28:38,413 --> 00:28:40,862 How does it feel like this is heavier than the other one was? 761 00:28:40,862 --> 00:28:42,896 And this island will be the center of all the action. 762 00:28:42,896 --> 00:28:44,448 And back a little bit. 763 00:28:44,448 --> 00:28:46,275 Minette is going to absolutely love 764 00:28:46,275 --> 00:28:50,034 the clean classic look of stone all the way up. 765 00:28:50,034 --> 00:28:52,137 Our sintered stone back-splash, like our counter, 766 00:28:52,137 --> 00:28:53,655 is honed. - Nice. You good? 767 00:28:53,655 --> 00:28:56,379 Honed surfaces just offer a more natural softer look 768 00:28:56,379 --> 00:28:57,896 than their polished counterpart. 769 00:28:57,896 --> 00:28:59,034 There you go. We're all the way. 770 00:28:59,034 --> 00:29:01,310 - Sweet. - Offering a relaxed vibe, 771 00:29:01,310 --> 00:29:03,172 whilst still maintaining that high end look, 772 00:29:03,172 --> 00:29:05,000 and amazing durability. 773 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:09,034 So, we've got the same neolith going on the hood. 774 00:29:09,034 --> 00:29:10,448 Then we'll have our shelves that'll go in. 775 00:29:10,448 --> 00:29:13,172 So, they really are getting that beautiful white on white look, 776 00:29:13,172 --> 00:29:15,137 with just a little pop of wood on the island 777 00:29:15,137 --> 00:29:16,965 and then black on the back. That's great. 778 00:29:16,965 --> 00:29:18,758 I think it's that clean white kitchen they were hoping for, 779 00:29:18,758 --> 00:29:19,586 with a bit of style. 780 00:29:19,586 --> 00:29:21,137 This place is on fire, 781 00:29:21,137 --> 00:29:22,793 and I cannot wait to surprise Minette. 782 00:29:35,310 --> 00:29:38,517 Okay? One, two, three. 783 00:29:38,517 --> 00:29:40,034 Alright? - Yes. 784 00:29:43,379 --> 00:29:47,655 Come my way. That's pretty good right there. 785 00:29:47,655 --> 00:29:49,896 Are you nice and tight? - Yes. 786 00:29:49,896 --> 00:29:52,482 Alright. Whoo, come my way. 787 00:29:52,482 --> 00:29:53,551 There you go, perfect. 788 00:29:53,551 --> 00:29:55,344 - Oh, that's perfect. - You know what? 789 00:29:55,344 --> 00:29:57,241 This is exactly what Michael was saying 790 00:29:57,241 --> 00:29:58,551 that he wanted, that cement look. 791 00:29:58,551 --> 00:30:00,241 But I love the fact that this is more durable, 792 00:30:00,241 --> 00:30:02,103 it's not porous like cement, so. No. 793 00:30:02,103 --> 00:30:03,965 Well, and originally, I thought maybe we'd give them, 794 00:30:03,965 --> 00:30:05,896 maybe like cement on the island or something. 795 00:30:05,896 --> 00:30:07,620 But this is a much better place for it. 796 00:30:07,620 --> 00:30:09,724 The hearth is the same honed sintered stone 797 00:30:09,724 --> 00:30:10,827 as the counters in the kitchen, 798 00:30:10,827 --> 00:30:13,862 offering a unique feel to the space. 799 00:30:13,862 --> 00:30:15,241 Look at that. 800 00:30:15,241 --> 00:30:17,310 The gray color mimics a modern concrete, 801 00:30:17,310 --> 00:30:20,137 and ties in nicely with the veining in the kitchen. 802 00:30:20,137 --> 00:30:21,379 Alright. 803 00:30:25,758 --> 00:30:27,344 It's got a beautiful modern touch to it. 804 00:30:27,344 --> 00:30:28,862 I love it. - Yes, nice work. 805 00:30:28,862 --> 00:30:30,310 We'll leave you guys to do what you do best there, 806 00:30:30,310 --> 00:30:31,862 but if you need us, just call us over, we're in here. 807 00:30:31,862 --> 00:30:34,068 - Sure, don't go too far. - Yes. Thanks, guys. 808 00:30:34,068 --> 00:30:35,689 Minette will be here in just three days, 809 00:30:35,689 --> 00:30:37,206 but it looks as though we're going to manage 810 00:30:37,206 --> 00:30:39,620 to just inch our way over the finish line. 811 00:30:39,620 --> 00:30:42,034 Now, these metal framed doors are stunning. 812 00:30:42,034 --> 00:30:44,344 This is about as on the fly as it gets, 813 00:30:44,344 --> 00:30:47,206 because if there is anything that didn't come in right 814 00:30:47,206 --> 00:30:49,103 with these doors, we don't have time to reorder. 815 00:30:49,103 --> 00:30:50,517 No. 816 00:30:50,517 --> 00:30:52,758 Michael wanted to have everything we did in this house, 817 00:30:52,758 --> 00:30:55,206 reflect warmth, family and style. 818 00:30:55,206 --> 00:30:56,827 I love that these doors pop open as well. 819 00:30:56,827 --> 00:30:58,206 We don't even have hardware on them. 820 00:30:58,206 --> 00:30:59,413 Yes, nice and clean. 821 00:30:59,413 --> 00:31:01,000 The same warmth that Michael's grandparents 822 00:31:01,000 --> 00:31:03,413 built into the home over the years. 823 00:31:03,413 --> 00:31:05,724 See. You got all the color play here, 824 00:31:05,724 --> 00:31:07,310 because you've got the light oak here, 825 00:31:07,310 --> 00:31:09,344 plays off the floors, plays off the island. 826 00:31:09,344 --> 00:31:11,689 You've then got the contrast of the white with the black. 827 00:31:11,689 --> 00:31:13,275 The faucet that works with the black. 828 00:31:13,275 --> 00:31:14,448 And the drawers. 829 00:31:14,448 --> 00:31:16,206 I can already see these shelves will be filled 830 00:31:16,206 --> 00:31:19,896 with those pictures of Michael, pictures of Michael's grandpa. 831 00:31:19,896 --> 00:31:21,551 There's going to be music in here. 832 00:31:21,551 --> 00:31:23,241 Old records. Well done. 833 00:31:23,241 --> 00:31:24,413 - Nice work. - What about me, guys? 834 00:31:24,413 --> 00:31:25,620 What about me, guys? 835 00:31:25,620 --> 00:31:27,000 This one was tight. 836 00:31:27,000 --> 00:31:28,586 This was probably one of the tightest we've ever had, 837 00:31:28,586 --> 00:31:30,206 but we had to get everything in there. 838 00:31:30,206 --> 00:31:32,034 Well, and Michael's be saying the whole time, 839 00:31:32,034 --> 00:31:33,758 "It has to be perfect." 840 00:31:33,758 --> 00:31:37,172 He wanted walls opened up, new flooring, windows, 841 00:31:37,172 --> 00:31:39,517 two fireplaces, big kitchen. 842 00:31:39,517 --> 00:31:41,965 This is a lot of space to work with, in a little time. 843 00:31:41,965 --> 00:31:44,344 I cannot wait to see Minette's reaction. 844 00:31:44,344 --> 00:31:45,689 She doesn't even know it's being transformed, 845 00:31:45,689 --> 00:31:47,310 let alone it's being transformed for her. 846 00:32:00,103 --> 00:32:03,206 Do we want to do, like, accent chair in either corner, 847 00:32:03,206 --> 00:32:04,931 facing this way? - These guys here? 848 00:32:04,931 --> 00:32:06,620 Yes. We could do one of those either side. 849 00:32:06,620 --> 00:32:07,793 This, actually, is a beautiful chair, 850 00:32:07,793 --> 00:32:09,310 but there's a leather one in here. 851 00:32:09,310 --> 00:32:11,482 - This is leather, in here? - Yes. 852 00:32:11,482 --> 00:32:14,448 Oh, beautiful. Yeah, I love that. 853 00:32:14,448 --> 00:32:17,068 So, if we do-- there's only one of those, guys, 854 00:32:17,068 --> 00:32:19,655 though so we would put that on the side here. 855 00:32:19,655 --> 00:32:22,586 Michael is back from his tour, just in time to help us stage 856 00:32:22,586 --> 00:32:24,931 his grandfather's newly remodeled home. 857 00:32:24,931 --> 00:32:27,103 We could do stools kind of in the middle, 858 00:32:27,103 --> 00:32:28,827 in front of the fireplace, if you wanted. 859 00:32:28,827 --> 00:32:31,206 And tomorrow, Michael's going to present the home to Minette, 860 00:32:31,206 --> 00:32:32,482 as her permanent residence. 861 00:32:32,482 --> 00:32:33,827 And I love that, kind of, there. 862 00:32:33,827 --> 00:32:36,448 Fulfilling his grandfather Demetrio's final wish. 863 00:32:36,448 --> 00:32:38,000 This is like your grandpa's chair. 864 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,896 That's exactly what I was going to say that reminds me of. 865 00:32:39,896 --> 00:32:41,172 That's where he used to have his chair. 866 00:32:41,172 --> 00:32:42,827 How much seating are they going to want in here? 867 00:32:42,827 --> 00:32:44,482 You know what? I think they're going to use this a lot. 868 00:32:44,482 --> 00:32:46,344 It's off the kitchen so, you can imagine 869 00:32:46,344 --> 00:32:48,034 that it's great to be able to have everybody, 870 00:32:48,034 --> 00:32:49,793 kind of chilling and looking at each other. 871 00:32:49,793 --> 00:32:51,586 And I think these are good in front of the fire. 872 00:32:51,586 --> 00:32:53,344 Especially if you want to toast your buns. 873 00:32:53,344 --> 00:32:56,862 You sort of, you lean on it and you just, you know, 874 00:32:56,862 --> 00:32:58,241 drop it down a little bit. 875 00:32:58,241 --> 00:32:59,931 My grandpa used to say, "The most selfish thing 876 00:32:59,931 --> 00:33:02,413 that you could ever do, was to give, 877 00:33:02,413 --> 00:33:03,793 because nothing felt as good." 878 00:33:03,793 --> 00:33:05,413 I think that's going to be be too much, too much. 879 00:33:05,413 --> 00:33:07,068 Because it's going to kill of the flow of everybody 880 00:33:07,068 --> 00:33:08,413 coming from the kitchen. 881 00:33:08,413 --> 00:33:11,103 So, this is a really selfish act that we're pulling here. 882 00:33:11,103 --> 00:33:12,689 Bring that chair over here. 883 00:33:12,689 --> 00:33:14,586 Don't mind us, we'll do all the heavy lifting. 884 00:33:14,586 --> 00:33:16,172 Michael, you sit in the chair for a second. 885 00:33:16,172 --> 00:33:18,965 - Okay. - And I just want to see... 886 00:33:18,965 --> 00:33:21,000 Oh. So, where do we want it? 887 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:22,379 Do we want to put it over here? 888 00:33:22,379 --> 00:33:23,551 Is it weird? I feel like we're... 889 00:33:23,551 --> 00:33:24,655 You put a quarter in and it does this a little bit. 890 00:33:24,655 --> 00:33:25,965 ...we're in Star Wars. 891 00:33:25,965 --> 00:33:28,827 Yeah. You let them go! 892 00:33:28,827 --> 00:33:29,931 Alright, he's heavy. 893 00:33:29,931 --> 00:33:32,275 I think this is actually a good place. 894 00:33:32,275 --> 00:33:34,758 If we do these two, - sort of, by themselves. - Yes. 895 00:33:34,758 --> 00:33:36,310 And then, we'll maybe to get the height in the room, 896 00:33:36,310 --> 00:33:38,448 we can put the lamp over on the far side. 897 00:33:38,448 --> 00:33:39,931 Kind of have this spaced out, 898 00:33:39,931 --> 00:33:41,862 then there's casual seating right in front of the fire. 899 00:33:41,862 --> 00:33:43,655 I am the worst at what you're doing right now. 900 00:33:43,655 --> 00:33:44,551 - Yes? - Oh, really? 901 00:33:44,551 --> 00:33:45,793 I think so, yes. 902 00:33:45,793 --> 00:33:47,103 I mean, your house is beautiful, but I assume-- 903 00:33:47,103 --> 00:33:48,689 - But I didn't do it. - You had a lot of help. Okay. 904 00:33:48,689 --> 00:33:51,586 Okay. If you were to pick for over on this side, 905 00:33:51,586 --> 00:33:54,034 we have the tall plant over here on this side. 906 00:33:54,034 --> 00:33:55,586 - Yes. - So, with the fern there, 907 00:33:55,586 --> 00:33:58,379 would you put just the tabletop lamp over there, 908 00:33:58,379 --> 00:34:00,000 or would you put this nice tall one? 909 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,103 - Over on that side? - Yes. 910 00:34:01,103 --> 00:34:02,758 I think the tall one, no? 911 00:34:02,758 --> 00:34:04,482 Especially when Drew says it like, 912 00:34:04,482 --> 00:34:05,862 would you just put this... 913 00:34:05,862 --> 00:34:07,482 - Was it a trick question? - ...table lamp 914 00:34:07,482 --> 00:34:09,620 or the beautiful tall, exotic lamp? 915 00:34:09,620 --> 00:34:11,448 It's a psychology method 916 00:34:11,448 --> 00:34:12,931 to make you feel you're a part of the design. 917 00:34:12,931 --> 00:34:15,172 Like I actually made the decision. Good choice! 918 00:34:15,172 --> 00:34:17,310 I'm going to put this right over on this side. 919 00:34:17,310 --> 00:34:19,137 There's still lots of little embellishments, 920 00:34:19,137 --> 00:34:21,448 stuff that we can do. We'll want to kind of finish this up. 921 00:34:21,448 --> 00:34:22,517 What do you think of the art, by the way? 922 00:34:22,517 --> 00:34:23,862 We wanted to do something dramatic. 923 00:34:23,862 --> 00:34:26,241 Love how, kind of, obtuse it is. 924 00:34:26,241 --> 00:34:28,310 It doesn't pull focus away from everything else. 925 00:34:28,310 --> 00:34:29,827 - It's really pretty. - No, It's subtle. 926 00:34:29,827 --> 00:34:31,655 And it's actually a nice balance over here 927 00:34:31,655 --> 00:34:33,068 to the fireplace that doesn't have any art, 928 00:34:33,068 --> 00:34:35,068 because the fireplace is the art. 929 00:34:35,068 --> 00:34:37,103 Yes I had a 20 buck bet with a friend 930 00:34:37,103 --> 00:34:38,620 that I would use the word obtuse. 931 00:34:38,620 --> 00:34:40,758 I was going to say, are you a art snob or something like that? 932 00:34:40,758 --> 00:34:42,655 But of course I am. Yes. 933 00:34:42,655 --> 00:34:46,344 It throws back to the struggles of humanity that... 934 00:34:46,344 --> 00:34:47,448 - We have more work to do. - Alright. 935 00:34:47,448 --> 00:34:48,862 Yes, alright, continue. 936 00:34:48,862 --> 00:34:50,931 This is awesome though. It's really nice. 937 00:34:50,931 --> 00:34:52,448 Quite obtuse. 938 00:34:58,103 --> 00:35:00,103 What was I going to say? So, mics are all good? 939 00:35:00,103 --> 00:35:01,586 The GoPros are on, all slated up? 940 00:35:01,586 --> 00:35:03,137 GoPros are on, we're slated, yes. 941 00:35:03,137 --> 00:35:06,448 Now, the documentary style. We're just recounting grandpa, 942 00:35:06,448 --> 00:35:08,241 and Michael will take you through it. 943 00:35:08,241 --> 00:35:09,620 You guys just be you. 944 00:35:12,551 --> 00:35:14,517 Minette does not like being on camera. 945 00:35:14,517 --> 00:35:17,034 And so, Michael's whole family have been lying to her 946 00:35:17,034 --> 00:35:19,310 - about it's a documentary. - Yes. 947 00:35:19,310 --> 00:35:20,758 It's about Michael's grandfather, 948 00:35:20,758 --> 00:35:22,413 and how he influenced him with his music. 949 00:35:22,413 --> 00:35:24,448 I still miss him every single day, are you kidding me? 950 00:35:24,448 --> 00:35:25,586 I'm feeling it now. 951 00:35:25,586 --> 00:35:26,965 She would ask me details, 952 00:35:26,965 --> 00:35:28,862 and I would say to her, "Listen, it's a documentary, 953 00:35:28,862 --> 00:35:30,448 I'm not allowed to have details." 954 00:35:30,448 --> 00:35:33,068 She is, like, she's going to flip. 955 00:35:33,068 --> 00:35:35,137 I'd be lying if I didn't say I was really anxious, 956 00:35:35,137 --> 00:35:36,758 nervous, excited. 957 00:35:36,758 --> 00:35:38,793 - Oh, they changed it. - They changed the windows. 958 00:35:38,793 --> 00:35:40,862 Oh, my God, it's different. 959 00:35:40,862 --> 00:35:42,793 Minette thinks Michael and his sisters have done 960 00:35:42,793 --> 00:35:44,896 some updates to the house, since grandpa passed. 961 00:35:44,896 --> 00:35:47,827 But she has no idea that the renovations are for her. 962 00:35:47,827 --> 00:35:49,965 I hope that she loves it, as much as I do. 963 00:35:49,965 --> 00:35:52,000 Because when I walked in, honestly, genuinely, 964 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:55,172 I was absolutely blown away. 965 00:35:55,172 --> 00:35:56,724 There's little changes, I know that. 966 00:35:56,724 --> 00:36:00,793 But I think he'd more happy that the house stays in the family. 967 00:36:00,793 --> 00:36:02,827 Do you want to go in and reminisce? Yes. 968 00:36:02,827 --> 00:36:04,413 Come on, let's go. 969 00:36:04,413 --> 00:36:06,413 It would have meant so much to my grandfather 970 00:36:06,413 --> 00:36:09,034 to know this house would be filled with love. 971 00:36:09,034 --> 00:36:11,862 I can only imagine what it's going to mean to her. 972 00:36:11,862 --> 00:36:13,689 Welcome home. Oh. 973 00:36:13,689 --> 00:36:15,379 Oh, my God! 974 00:36:15,379 --> 00:36:17,241 You changed the fireplace. 975 00:36:17,241 --> 00:36:19,034 - I know. - Grandpa's going to kill you. 976 00:36:28,172 --> 00:36:30,000 Want to go in and reminisce? Yes. 977 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,000 Come on, let's go. 978 00:36:31,000 --> 00:36:32,000 Michael says that Minette 979 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,482 is not really the crying type, 980 00:36:33,482 --> 00:36:35,000 but she has no idea what's coming. 981 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:37,172 She doesn't know this house has been transformed for her. 982 00:36:37,172 --> 00:36:38,827 And just knowing all the memories 983 00:36:38,827 --> 00:36:42,965 that were in here with grandpa, I cannot wait for her reaction. 984 00:36:42,965 --> 00:36:44,655 Welcome home. Oh. 985 00:36:44,655 --> 00:36:46,206 Oh, my God. 986 00:36:46,206 --> 00:36:48,103 Wow, it's a little different, huh? 987 00:36:48,103 --> 00:36:50,620 You changed the fireplace. 988 00:36:50,620 --> 00:36:51,758 - I know. - Grandpa's going to kill you. 989 00:36:53,275 --> 00:36:56,068 My grandfather, his greatest wish was not 990 00:36:56,068 --> 00:36:58,724 just that I kept this house in the family, 991 00:36:58,724 --> 00:37:00,241 but it was that this would be your home 992 00:37:00,241 --> 00:37:01,655 because he loved you so much. 993 00:37:01,655 --> 00:37:04,965 And so, there is no documentary. 994 00:37:04,965 --> 00:37:05,931 This is all for you. 995 00:37:05,931 --> 00:37:07,931 Oh, God! 996 00:37:11,137 --> 00:37:12,586 I know. Oh, God. 997 00:37:12,586 --> 00:37:14,827 - What'd you think? - What do you think I think? 998 00:37:14,827 --> 00:37:17,517 Would you like to meet the fellas that helped? 999 00:37:17,517 --> 00:37:19,068 - Hello. - Oh, God. No! 1000 00:37:19,068 --> 00:37:21,137 Hi! What's up, dudes? 1001 00:37:21,137 --> 00:37:22,517 - Hi. How are you? - It's amazing. 1002 00:37:22,517 --> 00:37:23,758 Welcome home. 1003 00:37:23,758 --> 00:37:26,655 Oh, he's making me cry. - You don't like it? 1004 00:37:26,655 --> 00:37:27,758 Of course, I love it. 1005 00:37:41,034 --> 00:37:42,724 - Do you think she likes it? - I'm going to kill you for this. 1006 00:37:42,724 --> 00:37:44,827 - She's going to kill me. - I'm going to get you for this. 1007 00:37:44,827 --> 00:37:45,862 Hold her back, hold her back. 1008 00:37:45,862 --> 00:37:47,931 It's so hard to keep you away, 1009 00:37:47,931 --> 00:37:49,758 because I knew that you couldn't help yourself. 1010 00:37:49,758 --> 00:37:51,965 The whole Bublé family was involved 1011 00:37:51,965 --> 00:37:54,068 in trying to keep you occupied, and distracted. 1012 00:37:54,068 --> 00:37:55,896 I had to tell you so many lies. 1013 00:37:55,896 --> 00:37:58,724 And even when we came the first time to see the house, 1014 00:37:58,724 --> 00:38:00,620 and I was crying, and you said, "What are you going to do 1015 00:38:00,620 --> 00:38:01,896 with this, and what are you going to do with this?" 1016 00:38:01,896 --> 00:38:02,896 And I said, "It's none of your business." 1017 00:38:04,310 --> 00:38:05,896 I'm really speechless right now 1018 00:38:05,896 --> 00:38:07,724 when it comes to just looking at it. 1019 00:38:07,724 --> 00:38:10,586 I think she didn't quite understand 1020 00:38:10,586 --> 00:38:11,896 that this was for her. 1021 00:38:11,896 --> 00:38:13,034 It is so much. 1022 00:38:13,034 --> 00:38:14,793 I mean, really, really so much. 1023 00:38:14,793 --> 00:38:16,793 So, that's like, whew. 1024 00:38:16,793 --> 00:38:19,931 She was shocked by how different, 1025 00:38:19,931 --> 00:38:21,827 how beautiful and modern the house was. 1026 00:38:21,827 --> 00:38:23,862 No one ever, ever used this space. 1027 00:38:23,862 --> 00:38:27,103 No. Not for 50 years, and now it's so functional. 1028 00:38:27,103 --> 00:38:30,448 But at the same time, I don't think she truly understood 1029 00:38:30,448 --> 00:38:32,379 that she meant so much to my family, 1030 00:38:32,379 --> 00:38:34,586 that this is something that we wanted for her. 1031 00:38:34,586 --> 00:38:35,586 One thing I really love here, 1032 00:38:35,586 --> 00:38:37,724 because it also speaks to family, 1033 00:38:37,724 --> 00:38:40,000 is that Rob did that amazing piece of art. 1034 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,517 - Yes. - Right there. 1035 00:38:41,517 --> 00:38:43,724 And that was grandpa's favorite. That was his number one guy. 1036 00:38:43,724 --> 00:38:45,793 It wasn't Sinatra, it wasn't Louis. 1037 00:38:45,793 --> 00:38:47,310 It was Dean Martin. 1038 00:38:47,310 --> 00:38:49,482 Dean Martin all the way to him. 1039 00:38:49,482 --> 00:38:51,413 Would you like to see the rest of your house? 1040 00:38:51,413 --> 00:38:52,793 Hoo, okay! 1041 00:38:52,793 --> 00:38:55,310 Michael's family has welcomed Minette with open arms, 1042 00:38:55,310 --> 00:38:58,413 and this is really what grandpa wanted, when he passed away. 1043 00:38:58,413 --> 00:38:59,931 It's the perfect way to culminate 1044 00:38:59,931 --> 00:39:01,137 that special relationship. 1045 00:39:04,551 --> 00:39:08,275 Wow. It's beautiful. 1046 00:39:08,275 --> 00:39:09,724 You got me on this. 1047 00:39:12,517 --> 00:39:15,931 I have no words right now. It hasn't sunk in yet. 1048 00:39:15,931 --> 00:39:17,379 It's beautiful, beautiful. 1049 00:39:17,379 --> 00:39:19,517 Look at those cabinets. Look what's in the cabinets. 1050 00:39:19,517 --> 00:39:21,275 There's grandma and grandpa. 1051 00:39:23,482 --> 00:39:25,689 Remember too, this was a wall. This was all closed off. 1052 00:39:25,689 --> 00:39:28,517 Yes. It's totally changed. 1053 00:39:28,517 --> 00:39:32,655 Hoo. This is so much to take. 1054 00:39:32,655 --> 00:39:33,931 This is all sintered stone. 1055 00:39:33,931 --> 00:39:35,379 You can spill on it, everything, 1056 00:39:35,379 --> 00:39:37,310 and you never have to worry about it staining. 1057 00:39:37,310 --> 00:39:39,689 To have this island and for you to be able to entertain, 1058 00:39:39,689 --> 00:39:42,793 and have a bunch of people here, is just too cool. 1059 00:39:42,793 --> 00:39:48,448 Oh, hoo! It's just beautiful. 1060 00:39:48,448 --> 00:39:49,793 Come down into your family room. 1061 00:39:51,620 --> 00:39:52,827 Oh! 1062 00:39:52,827 --> 00:39:55,241 Oh, I remember that one. 1063 00:39:55,241 --> 00:39:57,586 I like that the chair actually says, "Grandpa" on it. 1064 00:39:57,586 --> 00:39:58,689 Turn around this way. 1065 00:39:58,689 --> 00:40:00,344 Oh, please don't make me cry anymore. 1066 00:40:00,344 --> 00:40:01,586 Do you remember any certain quote 1067 00:40:01,586 --> 00:40:03,344 that you would hear grandpa say all the time? 1068 00:40:03,344 --> 00:40:05,551 It's just lightly etched in there. 1069 00:40:05,551 --> 00:40:07,689 "Today's curse is tomorrow's blessing." 1070 00:40:07,689 --> 00:40:08,827 It's beautiful. 1071 00:40:08,827 --> 00:40:10,689 Grandpa, thank you so much. 1072 00:40:10,689 --> 00:40:13,827 Because even beyond wherever he is, 1073 00:40:13,827 --> 00:40:16,586 he's still thinking, through you! 1074 00:40:16,586 --> 00:40:17,724 I'll take it. 1075 00:40:17,724 --> 00:40:19,517 I'm so excited for you, for Christmas. 1076 00:40:19,517 --> 00:40:22,482 Because Christmas, I'm Filipino, and Christmas is big for us. 1077 00:40:22,482 --> 00:40:24,103 I already get a phone call, September 1st, 1078 00:40:24,103 --> 00:40:26,137 Michael's already singing in the mall. 1079 00:40:26,137 --> 00:40:28,448 ♪ Joy to the world ♪ 1080 00:40:28,448 --> 00:40:30,827 ♪ the Lord has come ♪ 1081 00:40:30,827 --> 00:40:34,862 ♪ Let earth receive her king ♪ 1082 00:40:34,862 --> 00:40:36,000 We've been practicing for a new album. 1083 00:40:37,241 --> 00:40:39,172 I like you guys pulled out the harmony again. 1084 00:40:39,172 --> 00:40:40,551 Hey, boys! 1085 00:40:40,551 --> 00:40:42,172 It's beautiful, beautiful. 1086 00:40:42,172 --> 00:40:45,241 You know I love you already. I got my early Christmas. 1087 00:40:45,241 --> 00:40:46,827 Last night, my son was sleeping 1088 00:40:46,827 --> 00:40:49,275 and, when he sleeps, he likes to hold my hand. 1089 00:40:49,275 --> 00:40:51,758 And that's what grandpa would do, with you, too. 1090 00:40:51,758 --> 00:40:54,827 Yes. Yes. We would sit and we would hold hands, 1091 00:40:54,827 --> 00:40:56,482 and he would sing, right? 1092 00:40:56,482 --> 00:40:59,172 And he started singing, "When I Fall in Love." 1093 00:40:59,172 --> 00:41:01,655 That's the last song that we were singing in here. 1094 00:41:01,655 --> 00:41:02,793 I have a dream, grandpa and I 1095 00:41:02,793 --> 00:41:04,724 were just sitting in there holding hands, 1096 00:41:04,724 --> 00:41:07,137 and he was just, you know, he has that smile? 1097 00:41:07,137 --> 00:41:09,137 I think he's just saying that he's okay. 1098 00:41:09,137 --> 00:41:10,620 One of the things that gets to me the most 1099 00:41:10,620 --> 00:41:12,758 holding his hand. 1100 00:41:12,758 --> 00:41:14,034 Yes. 1101 00:41:14,034 --> 00:41:16,137 That's the last time I saw him, I held his hand. 1102 00:41:16,137 --> 00:41:19,275 We sat on the couch watched hockey. Yes. 1103 00:41:19,275 --> 00:41:21,827 And I can't really thank you guys enough 1104 00:41:21,827 --> 00:41:23,275 for everything you and your whole crew did. 1105 00:41:23,275 --> 00:41:25,206 I know you worked your butts off on it. 1106 00:41:25,206 --> 00:41:26,827 My family appreciates it. 1107 00:41:26,827 --> 00:41:28,724 Well, you guys are a beautiful family, 1108 00:41:28,724 --> 00:41:30,310 and you've introduced a beautiful person 1109 00:41:30,310 --> 00:41:32,448 - into your family. - Yes, sir, we're really lucky. 1110 00:41:32,448 --> 00:41:34,448 You melt hearts with your music. 1111 00:41:34,448 --> 00:41:37,241 And when I met your family, and when I'm meeting, 1112 00:41:37,241 --> 00:41:40,655 Minette, I see why there is so much love in what you sing, 1113 00:41:40,655 --> 00:41:42,241 is because of the people you're surrounded by. 1114 00:41:42,241 --> 00:41:43,448 That's what I feel. - Thank you. 1115 00:41:43,448 --> 00:41:46,137 No words can come out right now. 1116 00:41:46,137 --> 00:41:48,137 Now, the waterworks coming again. 1117 00:41:48,137 --> 00:41:50,344 But it is everything. 1118 00:41:50,344 --> 00:41:52,068 It all started with grandpa, that's for use. 1119 00:41:52,068 --> 00:41:54,137 Yes. It's just amazing. 1120 00:41:54,137 --> 00:41:57,620 Right now, I'm just feeling overwhelmed, over everything, 1121 00:41:57,620 --> 00:41:59,241 because I'm not expecting this. 1122 00:41:59,241 --> 00:42:01,482 It's just beautiful, and probably 1123 00:42:01,482 --> 00:42:05,000 I'm going to have a dozen of my family come over. 1124 00:42:05,000 --> 00:42:06,793 Now. 1125 00:42:06,793 --> 00:42:08,724 By the way, you were right about the windows. 1126 00:42:08,724 --> 00:42:11,068 I mean, I have always loved this view. 1127 00:42:11,068 --> 00:42:12,517 But the black frame, I mean, 1128 00:42:12,517 --> 00:42:15,344 it makes the view look even more beautiful, 1129 00:42:15,344 --> 00:42:16,862 if that was possible. 1130 00:42:16,862 --> 00:42:18,655 Why don't we step out 1131 00:42:18,655 --> 00:42:22,172 and let you guys explore the view, explore this. 1132 00:42:22,172 --> 00:42:25,241 You are going to have so many amazing memories in this home. 1133 00:42:25,241 --> 00:42:28,206 It is so special to be able to do something like this, 1134 00:42:28,206 --> 00:42:31,068 for somebody who took care of a family member. 1135 00:42:31,068 --> 00:42:33,103 We were not fortunate enough to know our grandparents 1136 00:42:33,103 --> 00:42:35,517 because they passed away when we were too young, 1137 00:42:35,517 --> 00:42:37,413 but knowing that bond and that relationship 1138 00:42:37,413 --> 00:42:39,137 that Michael had with his grandpa, 1139 00:42:39,137 --> 00:42:41,793 I can't wait to see that this is going to be a place 1140 00:42:41,793 --> 00:42:42,758 where new memories are made. 1141 00:42:42,758 --> 00:42:45,379 - Keep him in line, right? - Okay. 1142 00:42:45,379 --> 00:42:48,827 A legacy of family and kindness and goodness continues. 1143 00:42:48,827 --> 00:42:51,034 And I think that's what my grandfather was about. 1144 00:42:51,034 --> 00:42:53,206 - So, we got you, huh? - Really good. 1145 00:42:53,206 --> 00:42:55,551 That will be his legacy, and I love that she gets to be 1146 00:42:55,551 --> 00:43:00,241 a part of continuing that motion going forward. 1147 00:43:00,241 --> 00:43:02,103 - I love you, too. - I'm still going to kill you. 1148 00:43:02,103 --> 00:43:06,137 I know. I know. We're dead, dude. 1149 00:43:06,137 --> 00:43:07,758 Oh, we're going to catch so much hell. 1150 00:43:07,758 --> 00:43:08,862 I know. 1150 00:43:09,305 --> 00:44:09,563 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm