I’m renovating a 1930s cottage one project at a time and documenting the full process as I bring an old house back to life.
This channel is all about real DIY renovation, thoughtful design decisions, budget-conscious choices, and the ups and downs that come with transforming a fixer upper. You’ll find honest renovation progress, material and layout decisions, practical problem-solving, and a home that is slowly becoming something beautiful and functional.
If you love historic homes, cottage renovations, old house charm, and real-life fixer upper projects, you’re in the right place.
Haylee

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Haylee Lane

New video is live. This about sums it up 💀
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

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TGIF! Happy Friday and hello September ☀️I can officially say I am ready for FALL 🍁 Looking forward to sharing this weeks video and channeling some cozy vibes (even though it is more than 100F outside!!)
Video goes live SUNDAY September 6th @ 0800 CDT. Be there or be square ⬜️😃

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 38

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New video is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 7:00 Central 🤍
I’m working on our house in the countryside this week, and apparently the end of August is all it takes for me to start wanting the house to feel a little cozier. I’m still hanging onto summer, but I have started making a few changes inside that definitely feel like fall is sneaking up on me. 😂
This one has a hand-painted mural, a fireplace makeover, some DIY, and me finally fixing a few things that have been bothering me for longer than I’d like to admit.
It’s a little different from the cottage, but still very much me. Pretty things, old-house-inspired character, and making a room feel more like it was always supposed to.
I think it’s a good one for a Saturday morning cup of coffee. ☕️ See y’all at 7!

1 month ago | [YT] | 34

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I am working on this week’s video and I can’t wait! Just a heads up, it’s a little different because I’m working on projects at our home in the countryside, but even if you’re following along just for the cottage content, I think you’ll enjoy this one. 
See you Saturday - Haylee

1 month ago | [YT] | 41

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Okay, I have been WAY too quiet over here. 😂
I took a little summer break to spend time with the kids, and it was exactly what I needed, but I have really missed y’all. I’ve also apparently used that time to come up with about 47 more things I want to do, so there’s that.
TOMORROW MORNING at 7:00 AM CST, I’m FINALLY back with a full video and we’re starting at the cottage. I’m catching you up on where things stand, finishing a few kitchen projects that have been on my list for entirely too long, and adding some details that made a much bigger difference than I expected.
And that’s honestly just the beginning. There are several things I’ve been working on that I haven’t shown you yet, a few projects that have taken an unexpected turn, and SO much coming over the next several weeks.
I’m just really happy to be back. I’ve missed this little corner of the internet and all of you who have been following along. 🤍
See you tomorrow morning!

1 month ago | [YT] | 62

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The kiddos are back to school and I’m so excited to share what I’ve been working on and so many plans. Thank you for sticking around and being so patient with me this summer. I like to think that I can do it all, but sometimes my family needs me to be present and I’m so thankful that I’ve been able to give them some attention, but I’m ready to get back to work ❤️

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 15

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Happy Fourth 🇺🇸
We took a road trip last week and today I’m enjoying Independence Day with family, because FREEDOM, but cottage projects are coming and I can’t wait to see ya’ll again VERY soon. Our road trip meant I didn’t do as much patriotic decorating as usual, but I threw together a quick arrangement with hydrangeas from the garden this morning. Did you decorate for the 4th?

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2 months ago | [YT] | 5

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A little thing a lot of y’all may not know about me: I’m an Air Force veteran. 🇺🇸
I don’t talk about it a lot online, but I’m very proud of the time I served and very grateful to live in this country.
With the Fourth of July coming up, I’ve been thinking about all the things I love this time of year: a flag on a front porch, red geraniums, old houses dressed up for the holiday, and all the pretty old-fashioned Americana that comes with it.
But more than anything, I’m thankful for what it represents. Just feeling extra grateful this week. ❤️🤍💙

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3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 9

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I started a Substack called “The House Worth Saving.“

It’s a place for more of the things that do not always fit into a YouTube video: the design decisions, DIY lessons, old house thoughts, and all the little details I get way too excited about.

Apparently I needed another place to talk about houses with lots of character, big potential, and a few issues everyone else would rather not deal with. 😂

I’d love for you to join me over there. 🤍

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3 months ago | [YT] | 12

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A new video is up today
This one is full of inspiration for renovation projects (especially if you are on a budget), a few thoughts on what I think really makes a renovation successful, and a look back at the kitchen at our house on the farm since so many of you have asked to see more of it.
It’s lighthearted, full of pretty things, and made for anyone who is renovating, dreaming about renovating, or just loves good design.

👀 those before and afters! 😆

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