Hailie Jade debuts a new renovation series, "Just A Little Reno", helping her best friend revamp a tired 90s house before her baby arrives and offers renovation tips along the way
Hailie Jade Scott helps her friend Brittany renovate her first home in her new YouTube series(Image credit: Getty Images)
Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade Scott is stepping into the spotlight with her new home renovation series, Just A Little Reno.
Pregnant and in her third trimester, Hailie is balancing the demands of her pregnancy while leading a full-scale makeover of her best friend Brittany’s first home – a 1990s fixer-upper plagued by clashing green paint, orange oak cabinets, uneven floors, and outdated layouts.
With just weeks to meet a tight deadline before Brittany’s baby arrives, Hailie is juggling design decisions, demolition, and DIY challenges, all while sharing hands-on renovation tips she’s picked up from her own past projects.
Episode one: Sledgehammers and surprises
In the series premiere, Hailie tackles one of the biggest challenges in home renovations – demolition.
She picks up a sledgehammer and guided her friend through dismantling a worn-out fireplace mantel, bringing down the iconic golden oak that’s dominated the house for decades.
Though Brittany initially thought professionals would handle the demolition, she soon finds herself gripping a sledgehammer with some nervous laughter: “I’m scared. I’ve never used a sledgehammer before. I’m gonna pull my arm out of its socket!”
But after some misses, she lands a solid hit, taking down the outdated fireplace mantel. Brittany shocked by the work she had done said “we can actually do a pretty good job ourselves.”
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Hailie’s Tip: “Start small and don’t be afraid to get messy – demo is all about letting go of what doesn’t work.”
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With the pressure mounting, the crew dives into demolition and structural work with old floors and carpets removed, drywall is torn out, and uneven floors are levelled with concrete.
One key win is expanding a narrow doorway by eight inches, thanks to Hailie’s keen eye: “I see we have quite a bit of space if we take this wall back - it’ll open up the entryway.”
The old mop sink, which Brittany found unsettling, is swapped out for a modern alternative, and wooden flooring is also installed.
The scale of work highlights the challenge of renovating on a tight timeline, especially with Brittany’s pregnancy progressing.
Hailie’s Tip: "Don’t be afraid to rethink layouts and doorways - small structural changes can dramatically improve flow and functionality."
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As construction progresses, the team hits unexpected snags. One debate revolves around removing cold air returns, which requires an engineer’s approval, causing delays.
The installation of the kitchen countertop, fireplace surround, and a new living room beam proves tricky. “Matching the wood paneling flooring was a nightmare. If it was off, the entire thing would have to be torn out,” Hailie says.
Despite the hiccups, the team pushes forward, even spray-painting the kitchen cabinets to give them a fresh look while managing the renovation budget. Hailie reflects: “The biggest lesson I learned from my own renovation is communication is key.”
Hailie’s Tip: "Expect setbacks and maintain open communication with your contractors - flexibility is essential."
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The moment everyone has been waiting for – the big reveal of Brittany’s completely transformed home. Walking through the space, Brittany couldn’t hide her excitement.
“Everything’s different! I love that the orange has been removed,” she said. “I can’t believe they were able to open up the doorway into the living room. I didn’t know something like that was even possible.”
The limestone fireplace, now a stunning focal point, had Brittany beaming. “This looks like all my Pinterest board dreams come true,” she added. “I love sad beige homes.”
Even the executive desk in Brittany’s new office – which wasn’t part of the original plan – felt like the perfect finishing touch.
Hailie reflected on the journey: “There were some setbacks, but if you have a good crew, you shouldn’t have to open up your wallet too much.” She added, “It’s really important to take a space and make it your own. That’s what turns a house into a home.”
Brittany summed it up best: “This feels like a movie set. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.”
Hailie’s Tip: "Don’t be afraid to add personal touches beyond the original plan - that’s what makes a house feel like home."
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
