Thank you all so much for watching and for the supportive comments! If you want more info on all these projects you can check out my blog article linked here: atimprovements.com/10-curb-appeal-ideas-to-completely-transform-your-home-diy-friendly/. I am really trying to grow the blog, so any site visits go a long way. Thanks!
That's funny. My neighbor would yell out his window, "Stop making our house taxes go up!" every time he would drive by when I was working on mine. (In a complimentary way)
Me too! This looks awesome and they did great! One suggestion that every house needs for curb appeal and maybe not all guys think of, but FLOWERS. You needed a pop of color to send it over the top! But otherwise, I'd give this a definite A++++
I am housebound/disabled and I’m 72 years old. Used to do all my own work and found it quite enjoyable but at last I no longer can do that. Watching you I was able to get my fixed and feel like I put in a days work. Very enjoyable thank you.
I have been renovating houses I own, rent or sell for over 40 years. You know so much about home renovation, you could teach me plenty. Glad to see a young guy who is so energetic and appreciates old homes. Best of luck in the future !
Don't do your own concrete work. His was atrocious and would have to be torn out in a normal circumstance. Hire a concrete finisher. If you're in Indianapolis I know some great finishers
I’m a handyman myself and I’ll admit I’m impressed with your transformation and happy to see young people like you working on your property. Aren’t you proud to stand back and see the great work you did with your own hands man?
The fact that people were hating on the original remodel before redoing the front is BANANAS! You did a beautiful job this entire way! Thanks for giving people hope that it’s doable even if all the hard work you put in was so condensed
@@TheMainCore Not it wasn't. Both are simply stating their opinion about something. Just because you agree with their opinion doesn't make it anymore important.
So when your crack house in the hood is falling apart they don't say shit but as soon as you try to fix it they're out there fast af to get their cut. XD
This guy did everything right, as far as I can see! I hope he made a good profit and is on to fixing another crack house to benefit the neighborhood and make it safe again!!!!
I agree. Ignore the haters. You did an amazing job! I love the gable. It looks amazing. I wish my grandpa was still alive so I could learn from him. He was a master carpenter and one of the best around, too.
Ignore the haters! Guarantee you, all those people who are leaving comments like that have never done anything close to what you did here. It's a simple house to begin with, sure. But even the simplest houses can be cozy and have curb appeal if you take care of them. You completely revamped this house and I think it looks awesome. There is something so satisfying watching someone turn a house in shambles to sprucing it up. This is amazing.
100% agree!! No, it doesn't look like a brand-new home, but it looks like a well-cared for home and definitely an ideal starter home for a young family. Lovely work on this!!
@@AndrewThronImprovements off topic but why not transform this small houses into; modern houses similar to the container houses? Do people don't like that modern flat roof big ceiling windows? For example search this: [Bungalow ELK BU 140 modern mit Flachdach] They just added a pergola or kinda like a gazebo on the exterior
Anyone who has anything negative to say about ALL the effort, work, sweat, planning And the overall execution of this exterior remodel N E E D S to go sit down,, And refrain from toxicity . You NAILED this remodel! The home looks like a Diamond. It was birthed from the rough, And it is Gorgeous. You have Madd Curb Appeal; soooo nice! You are quite the gifted one according to the book of James in the Bible in chapter 1, verse 17. The Heavenly Father has gifted you with a huuuuge gift and measure of creativity. Lets see one of the haters pull off such a feat...probably couldn't nail a nail in a board, 😂. If I could like this vlog a million times; I would. Great Work and Bravo to you!❤
I applaud this guy for his enthusiasm, his imagination, and his fearless venture into this big DIY project. I hope he makes a profit when he sells this house!
Man! I loved this video!! I loved it so much, I subscribed to your channel. I had my home built back in 2023, and ai wished I could have been a part of it. Its so true, the haters will always hate, but when you shut them up, amazingly they shy far away. I bought my property and everyone laughed at me saying nothing grows there. Telling me How stupid I was for spending money on junk property, ( whatever that meant). Now, Im the proud owner of a 5200 sq.,ft., 2 story home, with my own pond stock with fish, and a infinity salt water pool, in my back yard. People will be rude because I feel there not happy with there own lives, so it makes them feel a little better putting everyone else down. What ashame. Again this community says nothing stupid to me, all they say is Wow! What a gorgeous home. I will continue to watch your content. Thanks man!! From Texas!!
Your neighbors must love you. What a gorgeous transformation. Anyone who left a negative comment doesn’t see the bigger picture of how any upgrades help a neighborhood or the homeowners who come after, especially if those homeowners are younger couples just starting out who need a small home but don’t want to move into a dump that needs a ton of work. Well done 👍🏻
@@angelaDPT I’d rather have a smaller home, we’ve lost our sense of direction since they started building McMansions and so many are in debt to their eyeballs, I love the smaller homes for so many reasons.
@@flowergarden1426 easier to keep up, family is always close, and you don't fill it with random crap you'll never need, plus the utility bills are so much lower. My dream is to have a small house too.
That porch was everything to me. I have soggy packages 📦, get up to 6ft of snow drifts blocking the doors in winter, no shade in summer, and rain sneaking in while I wait for my animals to enter/ exit. I long for that little bit of shelter.
You really hit the nail on the head. As you demonstrate, there a fine balance on a house like this between optimizing the value and spending more than the payback you get. Very nice!
I imagine your neighbors are Thrilled with how this turned out. Great that you point out that some aspects of your project were cared for by experts in those fields, such as the roof and tree removal. I applaud you in updating this existing house!!
Me & my husband bought a “crack” house back in 1989 , we assumed a mortgage with $3500 savings and our house payment was $385 including taxes & insurance. We owed $18,000 on a $50,000 home. The windows were sprayed painted black . He did all the skilled labor and I helped with sweat labor & design. A lot was done before we moved in to make it livable but we did the bathroom , kitchen and utility room the first year .We sold it 5 years later and walked away with $53,000 for the down payment on our 5 bedroom family home. The family who bought it loved it and raised their children there. I still drive by from time to time. Worked so hard on house number 2 too! LOL Long story short I am on house #5 and it is all out my system LOL staying put and this home is the official homestead for me ❤ You made this place amazing!! TYFS
Keep him Otherwise send him this way. I had an ex boyfriend who built a beautiful house from scratch . Broke up because he was a cheater. Still admire him
Imagine if your dh didnt know anything about construction? You will be leaving renting in a condo somewhere. Make sure to thank him with a good meal daily! God bless
Wow, thanks for your great video. I have a LLC and have rehabbed one house so far for rental income. I too bought the worst house in a nearby neighborhood and spent a year fixing it up. I am now looking for another house to rehab, and your Curb Appeal projects are an inspiration. Bravo!
First off, YOU CRUSHED this Reno and anyone who hated on it IS JEALOUS, PERIOD! The predominant thought in my head through this entire video was, HOW DOES HE KNOW ALL OF THIS??? My next thought was, HE'S DOING ALL HIS OWN WORK TOO???? Not only talented and smart but NOT LAZY! WOW! Hard to find these days! Let your haters be your motivators!! 😂 New sub!!
I took a class inbuilding a shed which we actually built. It was all from scratch and nothing prefab. We went to Lowes in the contracter section and learned how to order proberly determined amounts of paint, lumber, siding, faseners, etc. Your video made it all look simple because you are a young expert who like all great carpenters, are ethical, precise, creative, daring, resourceful, amble and able, sure footed, coordinated, determined, consistent and willing to admit what didn't work well, how you would do things differently and the willingness to learn about new techniques and tools and equiptment. Your video was enlightening, instructive, refreshing, entertaining and very much appreciated. If there was one thing I would tell others when informing them about this video it would be this. "He explains everything and he admits what did not work and why it did not work and what he would have done differently. Plus he identifies each tool and material and it's use." Great job! Thank you.💜
Greetings from Norway. Forget the haters! You have done a tremendous work on your house. And thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of the world. Enjoy your new home.
I love what you are doing to your home. People need to realize, after buying a home, it takes time to remodel and renovate it. Instead of people being so pessimistic about it,they should make suggestions and encourage you. Everything you have done is wonderful. I am enjoying your content immensely. GREAT JOB !!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
Wow this was an incredible watch. I am in awe and inspired. The gable definitely added value. My great grandfather birthed a construction company back in the day that still sits with one side of my family. I can only imagine how much work and dedication it takes to do these projects. My great grandfathers house still stands today with his wife still living inside of it. He passed away many years ago but his work will live into my great grandchildren’s lives
🎉🎉🎉this was an ENORMOUS amount of work, time and money! Its so beautiful! You did a great job and I love it all. LOVE the blue door, the perfect color blue. LOVE the white siding and black shutters. Love the TO SCALE plantings. It's all so clean and fresh! Most of all, my favorite thing is the gable porch! What a beauty! Ya know, it's really eye catching! Long time construction and interior decorating family here. We love your efforts. ❤
When you are struggling and you value anything that comes your way, you will practically live with any situation, until you can get it fixed. People who do not know what it feels like to really struggle have no idea of the concept of valuing…everything that comes your way, no matter how it looks. I would have lived in this house just the way it was. You made it look beautiful. People who leave negative comments hate themselves and their life, that’s why they behave like bullies. I loved that you did it without the permit at first, I do that in my life so much, I say….ah, the hell with it, when they come I will deal with it. The hoops that this world has simply invented to suck money out of people is incredible annoying. Great work, it looks amazing! 🎉
More young couples need to buy starter homes like this and do that work - if the entire neighborhood was mostly bought up as starter homes and people did these fixer upper things, the majority of the neighborhood being upgraded would benefit everybody.
NO. Not only are "young couples" buying old charm homes and stripping them of character but theyre also doing them without professional help or hiring out for cheap and doing shit jobs of renos. So many homes that had potential have been ruined because people come in looking to make a profit and because they arent going to live there themselves they dont care about the quality of work done.
That's true, but I'm trying to keep the old charm of my fixer upper. I have painted the crap out of it though. I'm working on a facelift of the house instead of a re design. I even kept the wood paneling "which is solid wood@@viepng
@@viepngin my area you can pay a contractor top dollar and will only get slightly better (sometimes worse) quality than DIY and will go weeks or even months without showing up in the middle of the project, all while giving you the runaround.
Great job! Love seeing someone willing to work hard and be creative transform a mess into a lovely home with curb appeal. The blue door and porch overhang are outstanding!
Where I live there are big restrictions on doing renovation work on asbestos. Basically you have to be the homeowner with no intent to sell in the next year or otherwise if you do sell within a year, you have to pay huge fines for not having a licensed company do the work. Stuff like that...just make sure to protect yourself...on top of reading all safety precautions when working with it.
I'm a carpenter apprentice for almost two years now here in Vermont in residential construction. A lot of what you do is what we do on a professional level and I have to say...everything looks up to par and like really good work. Your processes are what we use too and I like that you don't skimp on the details. I learned some new things from watching too. Keep up the good work! 👍🏾
This looks fantastic- amazing what some creative thought and hard work without breaking the bank can do. What a transformation- it looks like a new house yet without the waste of demolition when ironically this older house WILL be better built than any new home.
Very nice job! House looks great. I’ve done 4 houses now, started at 50 years old, never intended to, but life circumstances brought me to do them. If I can do it at 50 and I’m a female, a young kid can do this. I think men are born with a knowledge of building that women don’t have, it takes me a bit longer but the houses are beautiful after. Yes the neighbors are grateful.
Speak for yourself sis, I've done every hardware project, my husband takes care of the cooking and that's catering to our strengths. Don't confuse nurture with nature.
You have done an exponential job!! Don not be concern about people and there negstive comments they sit around all day looking at someone else's gift because they do nothing all day but sit on facebook and youtube what other people are doing in the world because they have nothing to offer no one never
I also want to mention that if I drove by this home , my impression would be that a hardworking, industrious middle class couple lived there, who took pride in their home!!
When I was younger I too would buy houses to flip. I invested very well when I was still in college and I retired when I was 43. I’m too old now to put in sweat equity into flipping houses, so now during the summer I grow enough fruits and veggies to sustain us for a year. Whatever we grow I always freeze dry the excess. During the fall we make our yearly trip to my wife’s family 17K acre farm / ranch in Montana (a 12 hour drive). We barter some of our freeze dried veggies and fruit for 1/2 a beef and a pig. I’m glad to see that you’re doing such a good job on your house
Nearly 40 years ago my father, with the assistance of friends and brothers who had experience in construction, cabinetry, and electrical among other things built our ranch home from the ground up. The care and dedication they put into their work resulted in a home that is STILL appraised higher than other homes of the same style simply for the thought they put into the process. It just goes to show that if you have a handful of individuals willing to put the time and effort into a project, you can turn up gold! Loving watching your work as it brings back fond memories!
People who are negative… “I can afford a mortgage , but still think it’s horrible “ kind of people, are negative in everyday life. They love to pass judgement and like to stick out of the crowd by having others respond to their rediculous comments. I guarantee if you watch other videos, you’ll see these same pathetic people being rude and insulting! The guy in this video did a great job for what he had to work with !
I think you did a great job. The only thing I would add are some wood flower boxes underneath the windows to connect the wood around the door. Same stain.
Good job. Maybe consider flower boxes with longer shutters to make the windows look bigger. A wider front porch might have made the house look more comfy. My friend said taller bushes under the windows. You did a great transformation, and I applaud you.
The people that said it was still just as bad after the outside refresh before the porch roof went on are insane, or just trolls. The house looks miles better than before. The porch roof was just cherry on top. This is an awesome update overall.
You did such a great job. Shows the commitment and skills you put into it. I recently purchased a home where the previous owner was on drugs.. It is a very prestigious neighbor. I had an appraiser that appraised the home way more than what I purchased it for. So, I am starting out with great equity. The home was about to forclose. He let the house go, but I saw the potential in it. I am renovating the things that were not working properly in the home, i.e., new stove, leaks because gutters were compacted and filled with leaves, new concrete patch to fix basement leak coming from outside when it rained alot. I hired a professional to fix one of the bdrm flooring which sinks when you walk in a certain area, etc.. You motivate me. I'm currently reglazing the bathtub to refinish it. I want to say that the gabled porch was such a great idea. Personally, I would paint it underneath white or light color. It brightens it up underneath, yet some may like the original wood look is best. It is an amazing renovation you did. 👏
One. It’s beautiful! Two. Don’t ever try to get away without a permit. It’s a nightmare when they find you. And it’s the nicest house in the neighborhood
It looks much better! The thing that would make the most difference now is longer windows across the front. Those short windows are what they put in trailers. Longer ones would look much better. Just a thought…🤗🐝❤️
Those short, high up windows were kind of an 80's thing (glad they stopped doing that). But yeah, I would put in some newer style windows just to help break up the blocky look of the house.
Great video! I watched strictly as entertainment. Your video was paced perfectly, really informative and very interesting. Love your attention to detail, thought processes and quality workmanship. You’ve clearly got a great work ethic and skills to match. As a woman in her mid 50’s I’m sure I’m not your target audience but it is just great content! In my younger years, I worked with my husband to strip down the interior of a very old two story farmhouse. It was lathe and plaster with wood chips for insulation. We meticulously removed and kept all trim and doors and hardwood floors. We then lifted it off of its foundation, transported it about 2 hours away (via special semi truck) and had it placed on our augmented farm house foundation. We then Brought the interior up to code and did the entire interior and exterior rebuild all by ourselves, while parenting a 1 and 5 yr old. It was an adventure! Sweat equity cannot be valued enough imo. We’ve taken on many projects since then and I love the process start to finish. Enough about me, you are doing a great job. New subscriber here. 🙂
I really ENJOYED watching you work on this DUMP!!!! You TRULY TRANSFORMED IT!!!! The only thing missing would be to have it BLESSED!!!! After all, it was a "CRACK HOUSE"!!!!
Thank you all so much for watching and for the supportive comments! If you want more info on all these projects you can check out my blog article linked here: atimprovements.com/10-curb-appeal-ideas-to-completely-transform-your-home-diy-friendly/. I am really trying to grow the blog, so any site visits go a long way. Thanks!
Man those stop orders can be scary lol. $$$$$$
I agree . A man with a project…be still my heart and libido 🤗
what about the inside of the house
Stop orders are scary? How about just follow the rules that protect people’s safety instead of cutting corners.
@@sueriley4412you and me, Sister!
The neighbors are loving you for how you increased their house values with your terrific transformation.
That's funny. My neighbor would yell out his window, "Stop making our house taxes go up!" every time he would drive by when I was working on mine. (In a complimentary way)
fr i'm his neighbor
Sadly they’re the ones who call inspectors to check on your property.
It’s not even funny!
that’s why i let a few shots go off time to time lol. gotta keep the prices low 😂
It's cute.
I love watching a guy with mad skills upgrade a pitiful house into something so pretty!
Me too! This looks awesome and they did great! One suggestion that every house needs for curb appeal and maybe not all guys think of, but FLOWERS. You needed a pop of color to send it over the top! But otherwise, I'd give this a definite A++++
Me too❤😊🌲🌳🌹🌺🌷🌻@@prudentlyathome
It looks better for sure! ...I'm not a fan of the over hang roof though...
Wish he could turn me pretty from pitiful
🤖
The amount of time and dedication it takes to fix up a home, while keeping your sanity living in construction, is commendable. Great job
@@rachel_369 oh the sanity checked out a long time ago haha. Thanks for watching!
I am housebound/disabled and I’m 72 years old. Used to do all my own work and found it quite enjoyable but at last I no longer can do that. Watching you I was able to get my fixed and feel like I put in a days work. Very enjoyable thank you.
Being handy is a gift
And fortunately one that can be learned!!
And remember, if the women don't find ya handsome, they should at least find ya handy.
Its work😂
You are not just handy, you are skilled! Great job and I love it!
Aww, my beloved late Father was SO handy. He could do just about anything. Being handy serves families and communities. It is a beautiful thing.
I have been renovating houses I own, rent or sell for over 40 years. You know so much about home renovation, you could teach me plenty. Glad to see a young guy who is so energetic and appreciates old homes. Best of luck in the future !
Don't do your own concrete work. His was atrocious and would have to be torn out in a normal circumstance. Hire a concrete finisher. If you're in Indianapolis I know some great finishers
I’m a handyman myself and I’ll admit I’m impressed with your transformation and happy to see young people like you working on your property.
Aren’t you proud to stand back and see the great work you did with your own hands man?
Stumbled on this video on a Saturday morning, drinking coffee. In a word, AMAZING!
Found it Thursday morning myself, taking a shit. AMAZING!
So true, it's Sunday morning for me, drinking coffee and watching this. He did an amazing job❤
Same!
Me too, on a Sunday. Contractor husband, I’m a real estate broker. Thinking about a foray into flips.
The fact that people were hating on the original remodel before redoing the front is BANANAS! You did a beautiful job this entire way! Thanks for giving people hope that it’s doable even if all the hard work you put in was so condensed
It had curb appeal even before the awning was installed!! It was perfection after!
People on the Internet love to be haters.
Your comment is no more important than theirs to be fair. .
@@Sarah-o9yYes, it was, idiot
@@TheMainCore Not it wasn't. Both are simply stating their opinion about something. Just because you agree with their opinion doesn't make it anymore important.
Looks a million times better, neighbors must be thrilled!
Until they get their property taxes.
@ I despise taxes as much as everyone else, however, your taxes will not go up simply because your neighbors house has been improved.
You did a beautiful job on an eyesore. I bet the neighbors are cheering. Forget the haters, you rock!
So when your crack house in the hood is falling apart they don't say shit but as soon as you try to fix it they're out there fast af to get their cut. XD
My thoughts exactly!
Exactly
Because shitty flippers make landmine pitfall homes for people.
@@burpdragon Haha yeah thats true too.
This guy did everything right, as far as I can see! I hope he made a good profit and is on to fixing another crack house to benefit the neighborhood and make it safe again!!!!
Ignore the haters, that is BEAUTIFUL! I love seeing older homes renewed! So much nicer & more character than a new build.
Haters, why? Because people have an opinion..
Sorry but this is gonna look so bad in 10 years (already kinda does)
I agree. Ignore the haters. You did an amazing job! I love the gable. It looks amazing. I wish my grandpa was still alive so I could learn from him. He was a master carpenter and one of the best around, too.
@@lyrria1854 Haters? How childish.
@@shiralleehaggart72You’re the one that’s childish. Just be nice.
Ignore the haters! Guarantee you, all those people who are leaving comments like that have never done anything close to what you did here. It's a simple house to begin with, sure. But even the simplest houses can be cozy and have curb appeal if you take care of them. You completely revamped this house and I think it looks awesome. There is something so satisfying watching someone turn a house in shambles to sprucing it up. This is amazing.
100% agree!! No, it doesn't look like a brand-new home, but it looks like a well-cared for home and definitely an ideal starter home for a young family. Lovely work on this!!
This is by far one of the most realistic DIY videos on YT. I love that there are mistakes and lessons learned from them. You sir are the man!
I really appreciate it, Martin!
@@AndrewThronImprovements off topic but why not transform this small houses into; modern houses similar to the container houses? Do people don't like that modern flat roof big ceiling windows?
For example search this:
[Bungalow ELK BU 140 modern mit Flachdach]
They just added a pergola or kinda like a gazebo on the exterior
Yes!! that's life how otherwise are you going to learn if it wasn't by your mistakes correct it and move on!
Hopefully that grass ends up growing out
Finally someone makes these types of videos
I wish I had even 1/100 of this skill.
Working hard always pays off. You made the world a better place-not to mention that neighborhood. They're lucky to have you!
Love it all but the porch overhang is the cherry on top!!
Doesnt look like the same house!
I appreciate it! And I totally agree - without that the house would just be "meh"
Anyone who has anything negative to say about ALL the effort, work, sweat, planning And the overall execution of this exterior remodel
N E E D S to go sit down,, And refrain from toxicity
. You NAILED this remodel! The home looks like a Diamond. It was birthed from the rough, And it is Gorgeous. You have Madd Curb Appeal; soooo nice!
You are quite the gifted one according to the book of James in the Bible in chapter 1, verse 17. The Heavenly Father has gifted you with a huuuuge gift and measure of creativity. Lets see one of the haters pull off such a feat...probably couldn't nail a nail in a board, 😂.
If I could like this vlog a million times; I would. Great Work and Bravo to you!❤
Amazing 🤍💯💯💯
You did a phenomenal job. The house looks great. Your neighbors must feel so grateful.
I admire a man who can work with his hands. Good looking house.
I applaud this guy for his enthusiasm, his imagination, and his fearless venture into this big DIY project. I hope he makes a profit when he sells this house!
Man! I loved this video!! I loved it so much, I subscribed to your channel. I had my home built back in 2023, and ai wished I could have been a part of it. Its so true, the haters will always hate, but when you shut them up, amazingly they shy far away. I bought my property and everyone laughed at me saying nothing grows there. Telling me How stupid I was for spending money on junk property, ( whatever that meant). Now, Im the proud owner of a 5200 sq.,ft., 2 story home, with my own pond stock with fish, and a infinity salt water pool, in my back yard. People will be rude because I feel there not happy with there own lives, so it makes them feel a little better putting everyone else down. What ashame. Again this community says nothing stupid to me, all they say is Wow! What a gorgeous home. I will continue to watch your content. Thanks man!! From Texas!!
I love watching things like this from start to finish.
Your neighbors must love you. What a gorgeous transformation. Anyone who left a negative comment doesn’t see the bigger picture of how any upgrades help a neighborhood or the homeowners who come after, especially if those homeowners are younger couples just starting out who need a small home but don’t want to move into a dump that needs a ton of work. Well done 👍🏻
@@angelaDPT I’d rather have a smaller home, we’ve lost our sense of direction since they started building McMansions and so many are in debt to their eyeballs, I love the smaller homes for so many reasons.
@@flowergarden1426 easier to keep up, family is always close, and you don't fill it with random crap you'll never need, plus the utility bills are so much lower. My dream is to have a small house too.
Even without the gabled porch I thought it was stunning... you really improved this home!
And most likely improved the property value of the street ;)
That porch was everything to me. I have soggy packages 📦, get up to 6ft of snow drifts blocking the doors in winter, no shade in summer, and rain sneaking in while I wait for my animals to enter/ exit.
I long for that little bit of shelter.
I love how you didn’t overdo it. You kept it simple and it’s beautiful.
Wow, that's a huge amount of work. I like that you are honest about hiring contractors where it makes more sense to do so.
Amazing job! Yes, the neighbors must be LOVING YOU!
You really hit the nail on the head. As you demonstrate, there a fine balance on a house like this between optimizing the value and spending more than the payback you get. Very nice!
HI ANDREW THE HOUSE LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER ON THE OUTSIDE, ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING, LOVE THE STONE, YOU DID A REMARKABLE JOB👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I imagine your neighbors are Thrilled with how this turned out. Great that you point out that some aspects of your project were cared for by experts in those fields, such as the roof and tree removal. I applaud you in updating this existing house!!
I am 65 yrs old & still learning new tips & tricks. Thank u. So glad I stumbled upon your video. Your Oregon Viewer.
Me & my husband bought a “crack” house back in 1989 , we assumed a mortgage with $3500 savings and our house payment was $385 including taxes & insurance. We owed $18,000 on a $50,000 home. The windows were sprayed painted black . He did all the skilled labor and I helped with sweat labor & design. A lot was done before we moved in to make it livable but we did the bathroom , kitchen and utility room the first year .We sold it 5 years later and walked away with $53,000 for the down payment on our 5 bedroom family home. The family who bought it loved it and raised their children there. I still drive by from time to time. Worked so hard on house number 2 too! LOL Long story short I am on house #5 and it is all out my system LOL staying put and this home is the official homestead for me ❤ You made this place amazing!! TYFS
Keep him
Otherwise send him this way. I had an ex boyfriend who built a beautiful house from scratch . Broke up because he was a cheater. Still admire him
Nice story
Imagine if your dh didnt know anything about construction? You will be leaving renting in a condo somewhere. Make sure to thank him with a good meal daily! God bless
Is it haunted
@iamreborn3463 blessing by a priest takes care of bad vibes from the past!
A pearl in the rough converted to a brilliant diamond. Great job!
It’s been fun watching the transformation of this house. It indeed has more curb appeal now. Well done, Andrew.
I appreciate it, John!
What year was the house built? I’m guessing post WWII, 50’s maybe?
I doff my hat to people like you who can just CRUSH all aspects of diy home renovations....Beautifully ❤
Good job young man That is a lot of work
Wow, thanks for your great video. I have a LLC and have rehabbed one house so far for rental income. I too bought the worst house in a nearby neighborhood and spent a year fixing it up. I am now looking for another house to rehab, and your Curb Appeal projects are an inspiration. Bravo!
I appreciate it and congrats on your own project! I am looking for the next project as well - good luck!
First off, YOU CRUSHED this Reno and anyone who hated on it IS JEALOUS, PERIOD! The predominant thought in my head through this entire video was, HOW DOES HE KNOW ALL OF THIS??? My next thought was, HE'S DOING ALL HIS OWN WORK TOO???? Not only talented and smart but NOT LAZY! WOW! Hard to find these days! Let your haters be your motivators!! 😂 New sub!!
He doesn't know any of it. He literally did almost all of it wrong.
@@jusgarrison24 PFFT id love to see u do NEARLY as good as he did lol, shut your face if u wanna be condescending
I took a class inbuilding a shed which we actually built. It was all from scratch and nothing prefab. We went to Lowes in the contracter section and learned how to order proberly determined amounts of paint, lumber, siding, faseners, etc. Your video made it all look simple because you are a young expert who like all great carpenters, are ethical, precise, creative, daring, resourceful, amble and able, sure footed, coordinated, determined, consistent and willing to admit what didn't work well, how you would do things differently and the willingness to learn about new techniques and tools and equiptment. Your video was enlightening, instructive, refreshing, entertaining and very much appreciated. If there was one thing I would tell others when informing them about this video it would be this. "He explains everything and he admits what did not work and why it did not work and what he would have done differently. Plus he identifies each tool and material and it's use." Great job! Thank you.💜
Greetings from Norway. Forget the haters! You have done a tremendous work on your house. And thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of the world. Enjoy your new home.
Lots of haters in these comments 😂 🤖
I love what you are doing to your home. People need to realize, after buying a home, it takes time to remodel and renovate it. Instead of people being so pessimistic about it,they should make suggestions and encourage you. Everything you have done is wonderful. I am enjoying your content immensely. GREAT JOB !!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
I’m always impressed to see someone who knows about anything when it comes down to renovating a house.
It looks great and the gable took it over the top❤
Literally!!!😃
Wow this was an incredible watch. I am in awe and inspired. The gable definitely added value. My great grandfather birthed a construction company back in the day that still sits with one side of my family. I can only imagine how much work and dedication it takes to do these projects. My great grandfathers house still stands today with his wife still living inside of it. He passed away many years ago but his work will live into my great grandchildren’s lives
You took the words right out of my mouth. A man who can cook as well as build and fix things!!so attractive❤❤❤
You did fantastic, it looks clean, modernized and I know the neighborhood appreciates it!
What a spectacular transformation. Your neighbors must be happy as well!
Love this little home. I’m a retired Grammy and would give my right kidney to have a home like this ❤😊
Gable looks a little light weight / incomplete
Hysterical. But keep that kidney😂
🎉🎉🎉this was an ENORMOUS amount of work, time and money! Its so beautiful! You did a great job and I love it all. LOVE the blue door, the perfect color blue. LOVE the white siding and black shutters. Love the TO SCALE plantings. It's all so clean and fresh! Most of all, my favorite thing is the gable porch! What a beauty! Ya know, it's really eye catching! Long time construction and interior decorating family here. We love your efforts. ❤
When you are struggling and you value anything that comes your way, you will practically live with any situation, until you can get it fixed. People who do not know what it feels like to really struggle have no idea of the concept of valuing…everything that comes your way, no matter how it looks.
I would have lived in this house just the way it was. You made it look beautiful. People who leave negative comments hate themselves and their life, that’s why they behave like bullies.
I loved that you did it without the permit at first, I do that in my life so much, I say….ah, the hell with it, when they come I will deal with it. The hoops that this world has simply invented to suck money out of people is incredible annoying.
Great work, it looks amazing! 🎉
Very well said!
More young couples need to buy starter homes like this and do that work - if the entire neighborhood was mostly bought up as starter homes and people did these fixer upper things, the majority of the neighborhood being upgraded would benefit everybody.
NO. Not only are "young couples" buying old charm homes and stripping them of character but theyre also doing them without professional help or hiring out for cheap and doing shit jobs of renos. So many homes that had potential have been ruined because people come in looking to make a profit and because they arent going to live there themselves they dont care about the quality of work done.
@@Plutogalaxy lol
That's true, but I'm trying to keep the old charm of my fixer upper. I have painted the crap out of it though. I'm working on a facelift of the house instead of a re design. I even kept the wood paneling "which is solid wood@@viepng
It would be great for an elder downsize as well.
@@viepngin my area you can pay a contractor top dollar and will only get slightly better (sometimes worse) quality than DIY and will go weeks or even months without showing up in the middle of the project, all while giving you the runaround.
Nice nice nice. You successfully turned it into a silk purse.
Great job! Love seeing someone willing to work hard and be creative transform a mess into a lovely home with curb appeal. The blue door and porch overhang are outstanding!
Where I live there are big restrictions on doing renovation work on asbestos. Basically you have to be the homeowner with no intent to sell in the next year or otherwise if you do sell within a year, you have to pay huge fines for not having a licensed company do the work. Stuff like that...just make sure to protect yourself...on top of reading all safety precautions when working with it.
Looks great and I bet your neighbours are happy as well.
Wow, what a transformation! This house looks like a new build! Fantastic job on the curb appeal!
Superb job. That’s a great property value increase for you and your neighbors. 💪🏽
You are making the community a better place by fixing up these homes ❤
The rest of the people living on the street must love what you have done to the house. Great work.
Beautiful outcome! I love watching home make-overs from beginning to end!
I'm a carpenter apprentice for almost two years now here in Vermont in residential construction. A lot of what you do is what we do on a professional level and I have to say...everything looks up to par and like really good work. Your processes are what we use too and I like that you don't skimp on the details. I learned some new things from watching too. Keep up the good work! 👍🏾
This looks fantastic- amazing what some creative thought and hard work without breaking the bank can do. What a transformation- it looks like a new house yet without the waste of demolition when ironically this older house WILL be better built than any new home.
Incredible change. The transformation is so beautiful and the home is much more curb appealing. Great job!
Very nice job! House looks great. I’ve done 4 houses now, started at 50 years old, never intended to, but life circumstances brought me to do them. If I can do it at 50 and I’m a female, a young kid can do this. I think men are born with a knowledge of building that women don’t have, it takes me a bit longer but the houses are beautiful after. Yes the neighbors are grateful.
If you feel you're missing some building knowledge, okay, but there's no need to say all women are like that. We aren't. Good for you with your renos!
Speak for yourself sis, I've done every hardware project, my husband takes care of the cooking and that's catering to our strengths. Don't confuse nurture with nature.
You have done an exponential job!! Don not be concern about people and there negstive comments they sit around all day looking at someone else's gift because they do nothing all day but sit on facebook and youtube what other people are doing in the world because they have nothing to offer no one never
I also want to mention that if I drove by this home , my impression would be that a hardworking, industrious middle class couple lived there, who took pride in their home!!
Amen
Wonderful! You are so talented.
Same
shut up
I know absolutely nothing about home construction. You have an amazing talent.
When I was younger I too would buy houses to flip.
I invested very well when I was still in college and I retired when I was 43.
I’m too old now to put in sweat equity into flipping houses, so now during the summer I grow enough fruits and veggies to sustain us for a year. Whatever we grow I always freeze dry the excess.
During the fall we make our yearly trip to my wife’s family 17K acre farm / ranch in Montana (a 12 hour drive). We barter some of our freeze dried veggies and fruit for 1/2 a beef and a pig.
I’m glad to see that you’re doing such a good job on your house
What would cause you to want to flip a house? Was it because the siding and roof was walling apart or collapsed walls?
@ No, you buy houses that need to be remodeled or have some minor issue, fix them up and resale them for a profit
Nearly 40 years ago my father, with the assistance of friends and brothers who had experience in construction, cabinetry, and electrical among other things built our ranch home from the ground up. The care and dedication they put into their work resulted in a home that is STILL appraised higher than other homes of the same style simply for the thought they put into the process. It just goes to show that if you have a handful of individuals willing to put the time and effort into a project, you can turn up gold! Loving watching your work as it brings back fond memories!
Actually, I really like the "Smurf blue" color on the door! Everything looks fantastic!
I would have added an entire front porch - you worked so hard on this redo
Wow, I’m impressed. You are young and full of energy. Obviously very intelligent young man it was so much fun watching God bless you and your home.
Turned that whole house around! 😮💨👌🏽
Haters will hate. The place looks great!
Haters will hate, potatoes will potate
Still looking for these so called haters 🤖
I just bought my first home this month, I keep coming back to your channel for ideas and instructions.
Thanks!
Congratulations on the home purchase! Good luck with all of you projects and thanks for the support!
Your home is beautiful. I LOVE the porch overhang. You and your crew did an incredible job with the design, planning, and building.
EXCELLENT, great job, awesome colors, it all looks so beautiful , wonderful !
I appreciate it, Michaela!
Bless you for putting two railings on the front steps. As a handicapped person, I love and need railings with every step.
The people commenting negatively can't afford a mortgage anyways, let the haters hate, you turned this around!
Why the hate? I think he's doing a great job 👍
Great job.
I can afford a mortgage...just being honest it looks terrible.
@@kevinbutton4580what’s terrible about it?
People who are negative… “I can afford a mortgage , but still think it’s horrible “ kind of people, are negative in everyday life. They love to pass judgement and like to stick out of the crowd by having others respond to their rediculous comments. I guarantee if you watch other videos, you’ll see these same pathetic people being rude and insulting! The guy in this video did a great job for what he had to work with !
Looks good! I too have a flat boring face on my house. I was thinking about a new gable for it to make it stand out. Thank u for this video
Beautiful job. I can’t even put up a shelf so I find this sort of video just… phenomenal! Great stuff 👍
I think you did a great job. The only thing I would add are some wood flower boxes underneath the windows to connect the wood around the door. Same stain.
I can see how that would give it a cottage vibe would probably tie in with the shutters well.
Good job. Maybe consider flower boxes with longer shutters to make the windows look bigger. A wider front porch might have made the house look more comfy. My friend said taller bushes under the windows. You did a great transformation, and I applaud you.
I agree with you 100%.
Bushes grow larger...
Speechless! Your skills, expertise, thorough information. Thank you! God bless you abundantly 😇
The people that said it was still just as bad after the outside refresh before the porch roof went on are insane, or just trolls. The house looks miles better than before. The porch roof was just cherry on top. This is an awesome update overall.
When I saw this at 0:54 I just closed the video. That's actually insane.
Why?
You did such a great job. Shows the commitment and skills you put into it. I recently purchased a home where the previous owner was on drugs.. It is a very prestigious neighbor. I had an appraiser that appraised the home way more than what I purchased it for. So, I am starting out with great equity. The home was about to forclose. He let the house go, but I saw the potential in it. I am renovating the things that were not working properly in the home, i.e., new stove, leaks because gutters were compacted and filled with leaves, new concrete patch to fix basement leak coming from outside when it rained alot. I hired a professional to fix one of the bdrm flooring which sinks when you walk in a certain area, etc.. You motivate me. I'm currently reglazing the bathtub to refinish it. I want to say that the gabled porch was such a great idea. Personally, I would paint it underneath white or light color. It brightens it up underneath, yet some may like the original wood look is best. It is an amazing renovation you did. 👏
That looks so much better. Thanks for sharing the house looks brand new.
14:40 did this dude just BACKFLIP? Oh hell 😭
as if he's telling us:
I'm stronger, I'm smarter, I'm better... I AM BETTER!!!
He flipped time I read this comment😂😂😂😮
One. It’s beautiful!
Two. Don’t ever try to get away without a permit. It’s a nightmare when they find you.
And it’s the nicest house in the neighborhood
❤ Looked so much better with clean up and paint, new door and walkway. The “extra” just brought it up to a more modern look. Well done.
It looks much better! The thing that would make the most difference now is longer windows across the front. Those short windows are what they put in trailers. Longer ones would look much better. Just a thought…🤗🐝❤️
Those short, high up windows were kind of an 80's thing (glad they stopped doing that). But yeah, I would put in some newer style windows just to help break up the blocky look of the house.
The house was never ugly. Yes it was in disrepair at first. But after that it was just plain. And plain is not a synonym of ugly.
I agree. It wasn't a crap house; it was just clean and plain.. Some people love to criticize.
The description of ugly is the over done boring colours of white and grey on every other house that is done up nowadays.
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This is absolutely gorgeous! You did a great job on curb appeal.
Thanks Monique!
Great video! I watched strictly as entertainment. Your video was paced perfectly, really informative and very interesting. Love your attention to detail, thought processes and quality workmanship. You’ve clearly got a great work ethic and skills to match. As a woman in her mid 50’s I’m sure I’m not your target audience but it is just great content!
In my younger years, I worked with my husband to strip down the interior of a very old two story farmhouse. It was lathe and plaster with wood chips for insulation. We meticulously removed and kept all trim and doors and hardwood floors. We then lifted it off of its foundation, transported it about 2 hours away (via special semi truck) and had it placed on our augmented farm house foundation. We then Brought the interior up to code and did the entire interior and exterior rebuild all by ourselves, while parenting a 1 and 5 yr old. It was an adventure! Sweat equity cannot be valued enough imo. We’ve taken on many projects since then and I love the process start to finish.
Enough about me, you are doing a great job. New subscriber here. 🙂
3:30 “But Monsieur, it is not a Jackhammer. It is a Jacquehammer. Ooohohohohohohhohoooo”
I really ENJOYED watching you work on this DUMP!!!! You TRULY TRANSFORMED IT!!!! The only thing missing would be to have it BLESSED!!!! After all, it was a "CRACK HOUSE"!!!!