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Trending short videosBefore and after home renovation
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@jennaphipps

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@jennaphipps missing some trims and curtains but we will get there 😂

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Performance

Views
1.4M
Likes
44.2K
Comments
207
Engagement
3.1%
Outlier
1.4×
Length · 14 Oct 2026
0:17

Video #45960 · 10 Shot

Before and after home renovationfrom @jennaphipps

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Overview

The video begins by showing a woman in a dilapidated, abandoned house, with quick cuts to messy rooms, posing the question of renovation via a text overlay. After a musical transition, it reveals the stunning 'after' state, showcasing a series of clips of the fully renovated, modern, and stylish home, highlighting the new design, materials, and scenic views.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Pose collaborative question
  2. 2Show undesirable 'before' state
  3. 3Execute abrupt transition
  4. 4Reveal aspirational 'after' montage

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Before/After TransformationLifestyle Showcase
Elements
Montage EditingTrending AudioText OverlayB-Roll CutawayTitle Text Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 75%

should we renovate this abandoned house together?

Visual hook · 25%

A woman stands at the top of a dark, dilapidated staircase in an abandoned-looking house with wood-paneled walls, immediately establishing a scene of disrepair and creating curiosity about the potential transformation.

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Hook template

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should we [transform verb] this [neglected thing] together?

  • — should we renovate this abandoned house together?
  • — should we revive this dying sourdough starter together?
  • — should we rebuild this 1987 rusted Honda Civic together?

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A direct question to the audience that frames the upcoming transformation as a shared journey, immediately creating viewer buy-in and establishing the 'problem' to be solved.

Payoff

The viewer experiences a strong sense of satisfaction and resolution from the stark, positive contrast between the initial problem and the final, aspirational outcome, delivered in a rapid, visually rich sequence.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Abrupt Transformation

To create maximum satisfaction by establishing a highly undesirable 'before' state and then revealing a hyper-desirable 'after' state using a jarring audio-visual transition that amplifies the contrast and impact of the transformation.

  1. 1

    The Problem Montage

    A rapid sequence of short clips showcasing the full extent of the undesirable 'before' state. This sets the baseline and builds anticipation for the resolution.

  2. 2

    The Sonic & Visual Rupture

    A hard, non-diegetic cut where both the audio track and visual style change dramatically and instantly. This acts as a powerful narrative break, signaling the shift from problem to solution.

  3. 3

    The Aspirational Showcase

    A fast-paced montage of aesthetically pleasing shots revealing the completed 'after' state from multiple angles and perspectives. This delivers an overwhelming and satisfying payoff.

Themes

  • Transformation
  • Aspiration
  • Design
  • Home

Techniques

  • Contrast
  • Reveal
  • Montage

Trends

  • Before and After
  • Renovation Reveal

Post caption

missing some trims and curtains but we will get there 😂

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    should we renovate this abandoned house together?

Transcript

That's why I love Leslie

Before and after home renovation | Viral Hooks