I just wanted to pop in here and say my husband and I have renovated our entire house from your videos, and we cannot express enough how helpful you have been. It's been a long year of reno, and we still have about 2-3 months of work left, but we couldnt have done it without you! Thank you for this channel and for investing your time to help others!
Do you have videos of your Reno? Been studying his videos to get ideas for our kitchen and bathroom would be nice to see someone else go through the process
This is so encouraging to hear! Our offer was just accepted on a home and we're planning many projects. So excited to dive into this channel to learn and make it our dream home!
0:00 #1 You don't know your home - Live in it first! 4:08 #2 Don't renovate everything at once! 7:10 #3 Stop making changes along the way. 7:55 #4 Homeowners don't hire designers 9:35 #5 Everybody is exicited about the kitchen and bathroom 12:35 #6 Buying cheap materials 14:12 #7 Buying exepnsive doors and windows 16:56 #8 Not doing rough-in work (details) properly 19:18 #9 Buying retail 23:00 #10 Trying to reinvent existing systems/solutions
The best part of this channel is it deals with real life realities. Its not like the HGTV and DIYTV BS shows that they spend 50k on a tiny kitchen with fake crisis's.
I bought a house three days ago & have already watched over ten hours of content, can't wait to take your knowledge to my home. Don't worry, I got the laser level 😎💥💯
I'm just a casual watcher, but if anyone is serious about renovating I think this guy knows his stuff. Seems like no BS honest information. Good job mate
He is - as an Investor/landlord I have learned a lot from Jeff. And if anyone wants to donate to his cause to keep the cameras on, please do. In fact cancel HGTV and subscribe to Home Renovision.
Can't always make it to a live show or stay for the whole thing, so it's awesome that you posted these tips as a remastered and concise video. Thanks Jeff! Your videos have been a HUGE part of our renovation and remodel successes. Really appreciate you sharing your wealth of knowledge!
I would love to be able to watch the entire live video (I got interrupted by my toddler during the livestream), but I'm just thankful to have access to your advice! My husband and I have both learned a lot from you that has helped us in our home improvements so far. We bought our first home just a month ago, so we found you at the perfect time!
Jeff and crew, I am no stranger to DYI however I found myself with a project I had never done. Upstairs shower leaking to downstairs kitchen. I found your channel by accident and when I heard the Canadian accent I was hooked. I live in NE Ohio USA and the weather plays a big part in any renovation. You had great advice, both time consuming and monetary. I wanted to thank you for sharing your experience and give a shout out to your son who made the comment (at the same time as me watching your video) "Now show them how to do it without 35 years experience".
I love your comment: “so we don’t die” Thank you for making this channel. It not only helps the DIYers but also those who want to know what contractors do to make sure they do the right thing during a renovation.
Mistake no 11...... thinking you can do the same renovating at 60 years old that you did at 30. 😬 And at some point you are going to be renovating to add value to your quality of life instead of your house, because this is probably your last house.
That’s exactly what we decided to do rather than downsize. We’re making our dream place after 37 years of living here and raising a family. 10, 15 years from now, heck we’ll have enjoyed it. Starting one room at a time as Jeff suggests, taking it easy too.
@@brykit1972 A lot of elderly are getting waterproof laminate all over their house and installing wall hoses throughout their home. At any given point, they can stop what they're doing and hose themselves down. With the built-in drain system that goes under the furnature, it makes elderly washing a breeze
Ok. I’m not even through this yet and I have to show my support. I have watched a lot of your videos. And their great. Now, add the level of contained frustration you feel for these mistakes, the tape bandaid, the beer you had to move and then drank and I gotta say, I love this channel...keep it up!
As the one doing all the work (lol) I am glad to hear backup on the "one room at a time" rule. I finished a basement apartment off right after we bought the house and am so burnt out from it. My wife wants to do everything now of course, but I'm ready for a break haha.
I really enjoyed all the information. Especially, since I renovated my 1976 two story house (2900 sq ft.). It took almost a year by myself after work and on weekends. As you stated, I started room by room and finished all projects and when I placed house for sale end of January 2020 it sold by valentines day. I had watched several of your videos to complete all renovations and as first time DIY it worked out great. It felt like going to school but it was worth it to watch. Great videos and information!
These videos are awesome and great info. Is there one for landlords? I own a two family I live in one unit and rent the other. It was a fixer upper. I did the kitchen and flooring painted etc for the rental. Now I have to fix my unit out so I can move on to another home. Any video on this concept for buying and renting a house/apartments? Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
I'm a first time home buyer and eager to start projects on the house. I have to say, I'm glad I found this video and your channel. New subscriber for you sir.
I got layed off due to covid 3 months ago, just after I finished plans for my kitchen reno. Perfect timing for me to renovate, especially since the wife still works!
I appreciate all the tips you give!! Excellent work. Now PLEASE protect yourself from drywall dust and MDF dust. Both are lethal after enough exposure.
Great tips. When I bought my house I redid the spare bedroom and didn't realize the roof leaks when it pours.. ha. Good times. Another good point I really want to redo my kitchen floor cause it looks bad. Almost tore it all up then realized for as busy as I am in the shop it will stay looking bad till I had time to finish it and save for materials. Kinda learned my lesson when I did my cupboards after looking at them stripped down almost a year. Love your channel Jeff. Always learning!
I'm working on my second renovation. Im fairly handy and had friends who were plumbers and electricians to guide me. So true, know your house. I was fortunate with my first home, tons of remodeling, gutting and rewire. I was able to flip it 6 years later... when I had it as good as I wanted it lol for double what I paid and put into it. Totally agree stick to your plan and don't deviate. My current home (renovation in progress) was gutted 75 percent by me. I sit for a few hours in an area sipping some wine seeing how it should function. No complaints getting to know the house. I did prematurely take out the bathroom vanity.... take time on deciding the gut. Great video.
Brilliant advice here, one room at a time is key, don’t right off the whole house with DIY projects! Also very important to know your own skill level and to don’t take on jobs that are way out of your own scope. I learned “the hard way” about 20 years ago with jobs and thankfully I can manage about 80% of jobs now with experience gained over the years. Love the channel and hello from Northern Ireland 👍
know your home - i've spent like a year knowing and understanding how everything is built in the fixerupper i bought and live in. the first time u do it it'll take a lot of effort but oh so very enriching.
to add, an architect once told me you have to know how you want to live in a house before redoing it. it really stayed with me. just like you say, it'll affect how you renovate it. you could over do it with bells and whistles ull never use or make errors that make everyday life bothersome if you don't take the time to figure out how life flows in the house. great video :)
I want to thank you for sharing the information and your experience. I watched your video about painting without taping and found it inspiring. I had a paint project I was putting off because my fear from lack of experience. I followed your brush stoke procedure. It worked great and gave me confidence. Keep up the great job.
I’m about to replace carpet to a floating floor on the 2nd floor of my house. We’re talking 2k sq feet. I will do one room at a time and buy what I need as I go. thanks for the videos
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What a great idea for a video! This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you much
I’m happy that I’ve implicitly followed your advices even before watching this video:) I’ve started with the no-brainers, which are also easy to do as DIY: attic insulation and building a fence. I did those because it’s hard to do damage with them, worst case I have to redo. And I still did a ton of research for those (that’s how I got to this channel), and unintentionally found many materials about all kind of projects. So by now, I have a basic understanding of how a house look like. Now I have a confidence to do a deck. After that, I might know enough to do a kitchen, or remove a wall, which is more risky, as I can do damage with those.
@@hoperules8874 I’m over it since, and that was the only step I didn’t even consider doing myself, as I knew it is load bearing. I still did as much myself as possible. Removed the old drywall, prepared the room, and then called the pro to install the beam which was only a day. And then I did all the finishing work again (drywall, painting). Anything which may result in an expensive failure (other than just redoing the job) goes to experts.
We bought a 1963 farm house in 2018 and those older homes def have some quirks. Plus it has had an addition and other renovations from previous owners that half a$$ed most of the jobs. It really makes a difference living in the house and figuring out the flow. We're posting a video of our laundry room renovation next week.
I'm so glad I found you!! I have been watching about 4 hours of your stuff so far, just dipping my toe in, and thank goodness I found this one before I wandered down the garden path. I would have done at least half of these. Now I have to stop, and go back, and see the end before I start. PS I'm originally Canadian, love to get my info from a fellow Canadian!
One key point mentioned was to live in the home for at least a year prior to doing any major renovations. So damn true. Not that I knew, but due to our finances we didn’t do any changes (for the exception of painting before moving in) for at least 2 years or when something failed. Sun exposure? Very important. How sunny/shady are the outdoor areas in all seasons? Can an area be more useable? Can we eliminate a muddy area with a deck or pavers? Type of plants? So true about fixing structural issues too. Do these first! If they come up later, fix them ASAP! Very true about the prices at big box stores.
Im renovating my childhood home which is reaching its 30 year age. I began in the master bedroom and im just learning things as i go, all the while watching! My small budget is $500 a month !
For those looking for timestamps here are the top 9 mistakes. Yeah, I only counted 9. I think Jeff missed one! Oh well, he has claimed to be not the most organized person! All in all, still love the content. 0:55 You don't know your home. Live in your house for one full year before tackling a project. 4:03 Tackling the whole house all at once. 7:08 Making changes and not sticking to a plan . 9:32 Not doing the outside first . 12:32 Buying cheap materials. 14:11 Buying into the salesman's jargon (e.g. unnecessarily expensive doors and windows) . 16:54 Not having your appliance and fixture specs first. 19:17 Buying retail (box stores). 22:51 Being an inventor and reinventing the wheel.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY "see the end from the beginning" .... you can sell an idea and have the experience to make it a reality. you do a great job and wacky enough to make it interesting. thanks man always
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks Jeff. I'm in the beginning stages of doing a basement renovation. While I don't plan on hiring a designer, I'm watching dozens of youtube videos to get great knowledge on both proper technique and design ideas. Actually, I'm compiling two separate playlists for both categories. What I like from your videos is that I can gather both proper technique and design ideas from both your teaching skills and seeing your finished product for design ideas. I have to admit, most of the videos I'm watching are being sourced from Canadians! I don't know what it is up there in the Great White North but you all are doing a great service for those of us getting into the DIY game. Keep doing what you're doing! Stay on youtube! It's the best medium for teachers like you and students like us! I can go on with much more effusive praise, but already this comment is getting a bit long, so I'll just leave it at that. Perhaps I'll add more in future comments. With that said, I'll just conclude with a heartfelt thank you.
Home RenoVision DIY if you can't afford a designer, and if you happen to be able to envisage the finished product, you still do need to go through the design process as if you were consulting a designer.
So glad I watched this. Thanks, Jeff. I joined a couple months ago but haven’t figured out how to check in and start participating. I’m going to do that and follow the directions since I am a newbie and chomping at the bit to get started working on making my house my home.
Amen about knowing the home before renovating. I got into it and found the floor joists were 4’ apart and a couple were broken. Replaced those and I lost a couple more. Nightmare! I was happy to dump it, break even and run!
I like this - did the same with my house. For example, found out I had to dig out the foundation to fix a crack - good thing I never got the poured stamped patio done before I found that out!
Tons of great advice! I've learned a lot over the years (and different homes) & they've all been in different states which add another thing to factor in. I almost fell for the salesman pitch for windows on my latest home.
Great advice! Unfortunately for us we are half way done DIY remodeling our master bathroom but everything is on hold because of the pandemic. So proud of what we have accomplished based on all of your teachings though. Our tiled floor is gorgeous :)
Been there done it! Which is why he says to work within your comfort zone. But by failing, you learn things. It will cost you! But mistakes learned are very valuable.
2 weeks until closing. All of my plans just changed. Thank you ottawa dude for saving the hell I was about to face with my ADD and diy background. I was about to go after the kitchen first thing. Now I'll wait
You're amazing, and I'm so grateful to have come across your videos!!! Will you be making a video on how to fix and paint the exterior of a wooden home? Need to know what type of sander is used etc. I need your expertise advice. Thank you!!!!
Okay. Just bought a new home. Seller decided to paint the wood floors, had to work hard to remove paint. Next the wife need a Island in the kitchen believe we have the space for it... Then we dig out the tile that was placed in front and on the side of the fireplace. Last the kitchen cabinets, at first glance everything seems nice, then realized the the doors we're on backwards. So we ran into your video sanding and painting and flipping cabinets.
Just a quick add for the new home renovation folks, it always take twice the time that you tought at the beginning ;o). (*proud of my new basement haha)
Yes on being ready for the unexpected and doing things in phases / room by room. Two years ago i came down with odd cough which turned out to be a major auto immune disease. I went from CEO of an innovative company to the board closing the business because they didn't want to continue without me at that critical moment. Flattering but ugh, and no disability for entrepreneurs. Fortunately my girlfriend is a senior exec and now I'm the stay at home step dad supporting her and watching yt videos so i can fix up her house starting with painting.
I have redone multiple rooms in my house and currently doing my kitchen. My biggest failure is the amount of time and the total cost. I always get those wrong buy multiples. Cost is generally x2 and time is generally x10 😪
Found your video a source of tilps and knowledge from the school of hard knocks. Don't know if everyone will appreciate eeverything you have said. Some people realize as they get older it iss actually cheaper to have someone else do the work than to do it yourself 3 or 4 times (in order to get it right).
Pamela Molina 110% agree with this. Your house magically looks larger and less old if it is clean and not cluttered. We went to view a house with our exact same floor plan. The owner was somewhat of a hoarder. The house was clean but every single room looked smaller than our house.
Great channel. Wish we had RUclips 20 years ago when I was redoing a 70’s ranch house. I would say biggest mistake a person can make is not agreeing on architecture of home. Unless you want to spend major money on redoing roof lines you will never be happy with just changing out everything on the inside. I liked more modern architecture, with higher ceilings etc. My wife liked location so we settled. Although a decent house, it is still 70’s ranch.
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This is much better than HGTV and I've seen lots of your videos and this one is definitely gonna make me join, thank you. Is there an option to pay up for an entire year in advance?
You mentioned doing the exterior first, but that means all of the penetrations from interior work (e.g., vents, electrical, A/C lines) have to be cut through the new exterior and the old holes have to be patched.
I'm on an internet cycle of 1) estimating costs of contractors, 2) seeing contractor nightmare jobs, 3) looking up DIY info, 4) and either being overwhelmed with info or seeing DIY horror stories, then the cycle begins again 😆
Yea commitment issues are a thing some people just either dont care, dont know or dont do and you cant ever totally plan out every job with all the complications and changes that take place during the work. Thats where the diy part stands out from the rest. I see most times a contractor does their work if they run into a problem they know what to do to get around it without fixing it to waste their time. Diy'ers can tackle that issue then and there rather than down the road having to say redig the hole to fix what could have been done easily before.. as long as you do the research and know your physical limits as well as covering your bases on equipment, what ifs and all.. ive seen houses where a diy'er tried to replace a structural support column in an old 3 story home and thought a single 4x4 would support the whole weight of the home while he dug out and replaced the lally columns and the house had to be condemned abd torn down when that 4x4 snapped and the main support beam split in two.. broke every bit of plumbing in the house, gas lines ruptured and cost him thousands for that alone not to mention his insurance did not cover anything as he got no permit for the work so that guy learned a good 400k$ lesson on that diy job.. could have killed his family and neighbors in the process also...
Do u live in the south that had 2 hurricanes and a winter storm, contractors robbing people blind I'd they even go back to finish. Me and my ADHD aren't on good terms..lol.
I was one of those " gut it all" people. granted my home is a trailer. I was not living in it during the renovation so it was ok. But I am on a time table too. But as I started the kitchen I realized I was not ready for that kind of renovation yet. So I pulled back and did what you recommended. Make sure there are no leaks, no air ( good luck with a trailer from 1982") and no bugs. I took an extra week going back over my work in repair of my window seals and the roof and gutters, etc. I am glad I did. Had I replaced the inside water damage right away. I would have missed leaks I over looked that would have ruined all my work probably within the year. Working Outside top down, inside top down ( unless you have foundation issues) is a good way to make sure you do not miss something along the way. Love your episodes. Editing out the interruptions I think is a great idea.
Would love to become a member but at the moment i cant because of whats happening im out of job cant go to unemployment ether. But as soon as all this ends or get better i sure will man. Those are some good videos you make. Keep up the good work.
Your first point is spot on, situations change. Two years ago we were redoing a house we had bought. Mostly cosmetic, fixing the plaster and repainting the walls after removing the wallpaper that was falling down in every room of the house. But we were in the middle of renovating the 1969 kitchen (complete with cabinets made of paneling), and laundry room that was stripped to the studs. Total gut. Just me and the wife. And I got pneumonia. Slowed me way down for 4 months then put me in the hospital for 2 weeks and out of work for another 6 weeks. So, we had a gutted kitchen/laundry, with all the appliances, cabinets, and counters sitting in the front room. Negative cash flow (no work and bills for 2 homes). And the contractor (me) on medical leave. Took us 6 months longer than planned, and I ended up taking a loan against my 401k to finish everything so we could move in before winter. Thankfully, we were still living in our old house and not trying to live in the one being renovated. Several items on our want list got pushed back but I was really glad we hadn't already spent the money for them. Still have a few things from that list that still need done when more money becomes available.
This is why everyone needs disability & critical illness insurance. Imagine how much different that experience would have been if all you had to do was rest and delay the work, not worry about how to pay the bills.
I absolutely love this guy. Getting ready to gut and remo our master bath in a home built in 1896 and Jeff’s content is absolute gold! I actually created a spreadsheet for all of my material costs and a step by step plan. I’m handy and have done a lot of work already but this is big diy project. Very thankful for your content, Jeff!
Good morning I just became a new member and a new home owner as well, and I need HELP. My house is like over 50 years old with basically on owner. I can send pics lol. Not sure how to fix it up just to live in it. Before completing renovating it. I removed the old carpet, and the old padding is stuck to the beautiful oak floors. I think I may have fudge the floors up a bit. There is old wall paper when you Touch It the color just comes off like sanding it. Lol.
Jeff, your videos gave me the knowledge and confidence to proceed with my bathroom renovation. However, by no means was I an expert, and I learned painful lessons along the way. My biggest mistake was one you mentioned: I didn't have everything planned out in advance, and didn't have everything purchased and decided on. For example, my new shower: I had to cut into the back side of one of my shower walls to add blocking to hang my heavy glass shower door! Then patched up the drywall, which took time. I didn't have a clear vision for some other parts of the bathroom which ended up requiring me to redo some work I'd done. Everyone else, LISTEN TO THESE TIPS! They will save you a lot of time, effort, and grief!!
Hi Jeff, By the grace of God the only thing that this pandemic has disrupted is my social life. I still have my job, and I'm continuing to renovate my house. I have seen that some things I've wanted are on back order, but I just get on the notify me when it's in list and then work around it. I've been in my house for 3 years and I'm on the last two rooms (bathrooms). Your videos are so helpful and I love that you put a little humor in them. Most of the DIY videos are so dry but yours keep my attention. Kudos!
Well done Erica. We just sold our farmhouse and will be posting a video about all the costs and how much we sold it for this weekend. Happy new year , I hope it encourages you!
I wish I saw this before I destroyed my wall.. I think 🤔 💭 I put up 3D wall panels with Loctite All Purpose Glue. I tried the lightest yet useful glue possible , but did not prime my wall. The fear is the take down when I want to switch things up some years down the road 🧐😩. I already saved your clip on drywall repair or putting up a new one if need be 🤣❤️
Here's a tip, get an estimate from a pro before you do any DIY car or home, that way if you have a spouse that says after the fact you spent more money on parts etc etc, fuzzy math, you have something to show them, keep her running total of expense.
Another piece of advice piggy backing off of your first tip: If you're new to a house and planning to reno a finished basement, gut it and leave it for a year. Different seasons bring on different water penetration issues. It's a heck of a lot easier to fix basement water penetration issues when everything's opened up.
We're doing exactly this right now. The basement finish was 40 years old and moldy. Gutted it and had cracks injection sealed. It's 90% better, but heavy rains still find their way in in a couple spots. I'm not finishing the space until I trust it.
Here's some mistakes i made you can avoid.I redid a shower with the way Jeff showed. The mistakes were mine, not Jeff's. First, I had to remove the green board because it a huge hole. It appears mold ate it as there was mold around the hole. The metel it was screwed to was rusted and actaully gone at the bottom. I replaced with treated lumber that was primed with a primer for treated lumber and an oil based paint. The primer and paint was probably unnecessary. Instead of green board I used cement board. Then I used the blue primer and red water proof. I used the type of thin-set the tile manufacturer recommended same with the grout. I spaced it at 30/70 because thats what the tule manufacturer recommended. Here's the mistakes I how I corrected them. Because I used cement board which was thicker, it gave less room for the shower hardware. The shower handle stem didn't fit. This shower handle was the clear plastic type. It and others did not fit. Extensions didn't work. I thought I would have destroy the new tiles amd start again. Instead, I screwed the shower handle to a wood post and with a metal cutting blade on a reciprocating saw, cut away some of the plastic leaving more stem. It worked. This was years ago. Avoid making the wall thicker leaving the shower pipes deeper in. If I had put the thin-set really thin, I might have gotten away with the thicker cement board. Or, I should have pit the wood beams in further back to account for the thickness of the cement board.
I can’t thank this man enough for ALL of huge information and knowledge in his videos and his straight up genuine personality. THANK YOU JEFF, you have taught me soool much!!!
Jeff you will never know how much I appreciate your DIY advice. I consider you an absolute genius in DIY I believe if you write a book on DIY it will be a best-seller. You take so much pride in your work and so positive and upbeat and passionate about what you do. You deserve to be a massive success. You have helped so many people. I will be the first to buy your book. God Bless your good work Kind Regards Kathleen
i am so glad i discovered you your like the Gordan Ramsey of home repair. I am about to buy my first house and you have given me so much more confidence to work on it. coincidentally its from 1880 just like yours.
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I just wanted to pop in here and say my husband and I have renovated our entire house from your videos, and we cannot express enough how helpful you have been. It's been a long year of reno, and we still have about 2-3 months of work left, but we couldnt have done it without you! Thank you for this channel and for investing your time to help others!
Create a RUclips channel and showcase your journey if possible.
Do you have videos of your Reno? Been studying his videos to get ideas for our kitchen and bathroom would be nice to see someone else go through the process
@@kc9843 we don't :/ but everything did turn out nice!!!
@@harshadsonaje will do soon just got the dji om4 and the gopro hero 9. better to timelapse or step by step ?
This is so encouraging to hear! Our offer was just accepted on a home and we're planning many projects. So excited to dive into this channel to learn and make it our dream home!
0:00 #1 You don't know your home - Live in it first!
4:08 #2 Don't renovate everything at once!
7:10 #3 Stop making changes along the way.
7:55 #4 Homeowners don't hire designers
9:35 #5 Everybody is exicited about the kitchen and bathroom
12:35 #6 Buying cheap materials
14:12 #7 Buying exepnsive doors and windows
16:56 #8 Not doing rough-in work (details) properly
19:18 #9 Buying retail
23:00 #10 Trying to reinvent existing systems/solutions
It says exicited you may want to edit that! 😆
Thank you for the time stamps!!
The best part of this channel is it deals with real life realities. Its not like the HGTV and DIYTV BS shows that they spend 50k on a tiny kitchen with fake crisis's.
I bought a house three days ago & have already watched over ten hours of content, can't wait to take your knowledge to my home. Don't worry, I got the laser level 😎💥💯
That is awesome! Cheers!
I'm just a casual watcher, but if anyone is serious about renovating I think this guy knows his stuff. Seems like no BS honest information. Good job mate
Cheers to that!
He is - as an Investor/landlord I have learned a lot from Jeff. And if anyone wants to donate to his cause to keep the cameras on, please do. In fact cancel HGTV and subscribe to Home Renovision.
Just remember...WWJD.
What Would Jeff Do!
Let me Know what you think of this LIVE video being remastered for release so It is more concise.
Maybe list the heading of each point in the details section with live time links.
Can't always make it to a live show or stay for the whole thing, so it's awesome that you posted these tips as a remastered and concise video. Thanks Jeff!
Your videos have been a HUGE part of our renovation and remodel successes. Really appreciate you sharing your wealth of knowledge!
I love it
This was great! It was easy to watch without some of the distractions that can happen during a live show. I agree with Helen's point
I would love to be able to watch the entire live video (I got interrupted by my toddler during the livestream), but I'm just thankful to have access to your advice! My husband and I have both learned a lot from you that has helped us in our home improvements so far. We bought our first home just a month ago, so we found you at the perfect time!
Jeff and crew, I am no stranger to DYI however I found myself with a project I had never done. Upstairs shower leaking to downstairs kitchen. I found your channel by accident and when I heard the Canadian accent I was hooked. I live in NE Ohio USA and the weather plays a big part in any renovation. You had great advice, both time consuming and monetary. I wanted to thank you for sharing your experience and give a shout out to your son who made the comment (at the same time as me watching your video) "Now show them how to do it without 35 years experience".
I love your comment: “so we don’t die” Thank you for making this channel. It not only helps the DIYers but also those who want to know what contractors do to make sure they do the right thing during a renovation.
Mistake no 11...... thinking you can do the same renovating at 60 years old that you did at 30. 😬
And at some point you are going to be renovating to add value to your quality of life instead of your house, because this is probably your last house.
Right. Think about getting a tub/shower that's easier to operate and get in and out of.
That’s exactly what we decided to do rather than downsize. We’re making our dream place after 37 years of living here and raising a family. 10, 15 years from now, heck we’ll have enjoyed it. Starting one room at a time as Jeff suggests, taking it easy too.
@@brykit1972 A lot of elderly are getting waterproof laminate all over their house and installing wall hoses throughout their home. At any given point, they can stop what they're doing and hose themselves down. With the built-in drain system that goes under the furnature, it makes elderly washing a breeze
Ok. I’m not even through this yet and I have to show my support. I have watched a lot of your videos. And their great. Now, add the level of contained frustration you feel for these mistakes, the tape bandaid, the beer you had to move and then drank and I gotta say, I love this channel...keep it up!
LIKE YOU SAY RESEARCH IS BEST KNOW WHAT YOU ARE WORKING WITH. LOVE IT
Thank you for being so helpful. That last tip about mosaic tiles is gold!
As the one doing all the work (lol) I am glad to hear backup on the "one room at a time" rule. I finished a basement apartment off right after we bought the house and am so burnt out from it. My wife wants to do everything now of course, but I'm ready for a break haha.
I was going home when I bought my house, but I had amateur pace of Reno, you run out of steam, want to have a life.
I really enjoyed all the information. Especially, since I renovated my 1976 two story house (2900 sq ft.). It took almost a year by myself after work and on weekends. As you stated, I started room by room and finished all projects and when I placed house for sale end of January 2020 it sold by valentines day. I had watched several of your videos to complete all renovations and as first time DIY it worked out great. It felt like going to school but it was worth it to watch. Great videos and information!
These videos are awesome and great info. Is there one for landlords? I own a two family I live in one unit and rent the other. It was a fixer upper. I did the kitchen and flooring painted etc for the rental. Now I have to fix my unit out so I can move on to another home. Any video on this concept for buying and renting a house/apartments? Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
I'm a first time home buyer and eager to start projects on the house. I have to say, I'm glad I found this video and your channel. New subscriber for you sir.
I got layed off due to covid 3 months ago, just after I finished plans for my kitchen reno. Perfect timing for me to renovate, especially since the wife still works!
Every piece of advice you give is gold!!
I appreciate all the tips you give!! Excellent work. Now PLEASE protect yourself from drywall dust and MDF dust. Both are lethal after enough exposure.
Great tips. When I bought my house I redid the spare bedroom and didn't realize the roof leaks when it pours.. ha. Good times. Another good point I really want to redo my kitchen floor cause it looks bad. Almost tore it all up then realized for as busy as I am in the shop it will stay looking bad till I had time to finish it and save for materials. Kinda learned my lesson when I did my cupboards after looking at them stripped down almost a year. Love your channel Jeff. Always learning!
I'm working on my second renovation. Im fairly handy and had friends who were plumbers and electricians to guide me. So true, know your house. I was fortunate with my first home, tons of remodeling, gutting and rewire. I was able to flip it 6 years later... when I had it as good as I wanted it lol for double what I paid and put into it. Totally agree stick to your plan and don't deviate. My current home (renovation in progress) was gutted 75 percent by me. I sit for a few hours in an area sipping some wine seeing how it should function. No complaints getting to know the house. I did prematurely take out the bathroom vanity.... take time on deciding the gut. Great video.
Excellent video Jeff! Really helpful, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant advice here, one room at a time is key, don’t right off the whole house with DIY projects! Also very important to know your own skill level and to don’t take on jobs that are way out of your own scope. I learned “the hard way” about 20 years ago with jobs and thankfully I can manage about 80% of jobs now with experience gained over the years. Love the channel and hello from Northern Ireland 👍
know your home - i've spent like a year knowing and understanding how everything is built in the fixerupper i bought and live in. the first time u do it it'll take a lot of effort but oh so very enriching.
to add, an architect once told me you have to know how you want to live in a house before redoing it. it really stayed with me. just like you say, it'll affect how you renovate it. you could over do it with bells and whistles ull never use or make errors that make everyday life bothersome if you don't take the time to figure out how life flows in the house. great video :)
Exactly! Cheers!
I want to thank you for sharing the information and your experience. I watched your video about painting without taping and found it inspiring. I had a paint project I was putting off because my fear from lack of experience. I followed your brush stoke procedure. It worked great and gave me confidence. Keep up the great job.
I’m about to replace carpet to a floating floor on the 2nd floor of my house. We’re talking 2k sq feet. I will do one room at a time and buy what I need as I go.
thanks for the videos
What a great idea for a video! This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you much
Glad it was helpful!
I’m happy that I’ve implicitly followed your advices even before watching this video:)
I’ve started with the no-brainers, which are also easy to do as DIY: attic insulation and building a fence. I did those because it’s hard to do damage with them, worst case I have to redo.
And I still did a ton of research for those (that’s how I got to this channel), and unintentionally found many materials about all kind of projects. So by now, I have a basic understanding of how a house look like.
Now I have a confidence to do a deck. After that, I might know enough to do a kitchen, or remove a wall, which is more risky, as I can do damage with those.
If you want to remove a wall, even pros Always get a structural engineer's advice. Worth every penny.
@@hoperules8874 I’m over it since, and that was the only step I didn’t even consider doing myself, as I knew it is load bearing.
I still did as much myself as possible. Removed the old drywall, prepared the room, and then called the pro to install the beam which was only a day. And then I did all the finishing work again (drywall, painting).
Anything which may result in an expensive failure (other than just redoing the job) goes to experts.
@@juzoli Wow! You did so much! Good job! O-and smart not to mess with load bearing. What pain!
We bought a 1963 farm house in 2018 and those older homes def have some quirks. Plus it has had an addition and other renovations from previous owners that half a$$ed most of the jobs. It really makes a difference living in the house and figuring out the flow. We're posting a video of our laundry room renovation next week.
I'm so glad I found you!! I have been watching about 4 hours of your stuff so far, just dipping my toe in, and thank goodness I found this one before I wandered down the garden path. I would have done at least half of these. Now I have to stop, and go back, and see the end before I start. PS I'm originally Canadian, love to get my info from a fellow Canadian!
Welcome aboard! Cheers!
One key point mentioned was to live in the home for at least a year prior to doing any major renovations. So damn true.
Not that I knew, but due to our finances we didn’t do any changes (for the exception of painting before moving in) for at least 2 years or when something failed.
Sun exposure? Very important. How sunny/shady are the outdoor areas in all seasons? Can an area be more useable? Can we eliminate a muddy area with a deck or pavers? Type of plants?
So true about fixing structural issues too. Do these first! If they come up later, fix them ASAP!
Very true about the prices at big box stores.
THIS IS GOLD! So glad I found you before we started anything. :)
Im renovating my childhood home which is reaching its 30 year age. I began in the master bedroom and im just learning things as i go, all the while watching! My small budget is $500 a month !
*Wow Jeff....you'll break a million subs this summer, cograts 👍..I'm jealous😨*
For those looking for timestamps here are the top 9 mistakes. Yeah, I only counted 9. I think Jeff missed one! Oh well, he has claimed to be not the most organized person! All in all, still love the content.
0:55 You don't know your home. Live in your house for one full year before tackling a project.
4:03 Tackling the whole house all at once.
7:08 Making changes and not sticking to a plan
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9:32 Not doing the outside first
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12:32 Buying cheap materials.
14:11 Buying into the salesman's jargon (e.g. unnecessarily expensive doors and windows)
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16:54 Not having your appliance and fixture specs first.
19:17 Buying retail (box stores).
22:51 Being an inventor and reinventing the wheel.
Missing: Not hiring a designer (It was between "Making changes ¬ doing the outside" from the live; did not looked at the edited version. )
number 10 was get a designer so you can see the end from the beginning.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY "see the end from the beginning" .... you can sell an idea and have the experience to make it a reality. you do a great job and wacky enough to make it interesting. thanks man always
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks Jeff. I'm in the beginning stages of doing a basement renovation. While I don't plan on hiring a designer, I'm watching dozens of youtube videos to get great knowledge on both proper technique and design ideas. Actually, I'm compiling two separate playlists for both categories. What I like from your videos is that I can gather both proper technique and design ideas from both your teaching skills and seeing your finished product for design ideas. I have to admit, most of the videos I'm watching are being sourced from Canadians! I don't know what it is up there in the Great White North but you all are doing a great service for those of us getting into the DIY game. Keep doing what you're doing! Stay on youtube! It's the best medium for teachers like you and students like us! I can go on with much more effusive praise, but already this comment is getting a bit long, so I'll just leave it at that. Perhaps I'll add more in future comments. With that said, I'll just conclude with a heartfelt thank you.
Home RenoVision DIY if you can't afford a designer, and if you happen to be able to envisage the finished product, you still do need to go through the design process as if you were consulting a designer.
So glad I watched this. Thanks, Jeff. I joined a couple months ago but haven’t figured out how to check in and start participating. I’m going to do that and follow the directions since I am a newbie and chomping at the bit to get started working on making my house my home.
Thank you so much for your videos they have helped so much!
Amen about knowing the home before renovating. I got into it and found the floor joists were 4’ apart and a couple were broken. Replaced those and I lost a couple more. Nightmare! I was happy to dump it, break even and run!
I like this - did the same with my house. For example, found out I had to dig out the foundation to fix a crack - good thing I never got the poured stamped patio done before I found that out!
Tons of great advice! I've learned a lot over the years (and different homes) & they've all been in different states which add another thing to factor in. I almost fell for the salesman pitch for windows on my latest home.
Glad you said almost!
Great advice! Unfortunately for us we are half way done DIY remodeling our master bathroom but everything is on hold because of the pandemic. So proud of what we have accomplished based on all of your teachings though. Our tiled floor is gorgeous :)
There are a lot of folks in that boat. But this too will pass and then back to business as usual!
00:26 Don't forget dignity, i've lost plenty of that trying to do stuff myself
MoLottes lol I think we all have. I have had many days where it has ended with me having my tail in between my legs.
MoLottes lol Same here. Every time I try to fix some thing I break five more things…
Been there done it! Which is why he says to work within your comfort zone. But by failing, you learn things. It will cost you! But mistakes learned are very valuable.
Wonderful advice. Keep it coming.
2 weeks until closing. All of my plans just changed. Thank you ottawa dude for saving the hell I was about to face with my ADD and diy background. I was about to go after the kitchen first thing. Now I'll wait
You're amazing, and I'm so grateful to have come across your videos!!! Will you be making a video on how to fix and paint the exterior of a wooden home? Need to know what type of sander is used etc. I need your expertise advice. Thank you!!!!
Great video Jeff!!
Okay. Just bought a new home. Seller decided to paint the wood floors, had to work hard to remove paint. Next the wife need a Island in the kitchen believe we have the space for it... Then we dig out the tile that was placed in front and on the side of the fireplace. Last the kitchen cabinets, at first glance everything seems nice, then realized the the doors we're on backwards. So we ran into your video sanding and painting and flipping cabinets.
Tip 10 broke my heart
Just a quick add for the new home renovation folks, it always take twice the time that you tought at the beginning ;o). (*proud of my new basement haha)
That is a healthy dose of reality right there. true for most contractors as well. HA!
Home RenoVision DIY twice the time may be a very conservative estimate for many diy renovations.
David, did you do the work or hire a contractor?
@@erikhopkins9488 I did the work (a lot of work) and each time i'm sitting in my basement, i can t belive how good it look :).
Everything takes 2 weeks lol..? Money Pit
LIKE MOM ALWAYS SAY TAKE YOUR TIME YOUNG MAN NEVER RUSH DO IT RITE. LOVE HER.
Yes on being ready for the unexpected and doing things in phases / room by room. Two years ago i came down with odd cough which turned out to be a major auto immune disease. I went from CEO of an innovative company to the board closing the business because they didn't want to continue without me at that critical moment. Flattering but ugh, and no disability for entrepreneurs. Fortunately my girlfriend is a senior exec and now I'm the stay at home step dad supporting her and watching yt videos so i can fix up her house starting with painting.
I have redone multiple rooms in my house and currently doing my kitchen. My biggest failure is the amount of time and the total cost. I always get those wrong buy multiples. Cost is generally x2 and time is generally x10 😪
Found your video a source of tilps and knowledge from the school of hard knocks. Don't know if everyone will appreciate eeverything you have said. Some people realize as they get older it iss actually cheaper to have someone else do the work than to do it yourself 3 or 4 times (in order to get it right).
Thanks!
Thank you Mr. Thorman!
Best return? Clean clean clean everything, declutter, and fresh clean paint is a great return on investment
Pamela Molina 110% agree with this. Your house magically looks larger and less old if it is clean and not cluttered. We went to view a house with our exact same floor plan. The owner was somewhat of a hoarder. The house was clean but every single room looked smaller than our house.
Pamela Molina This. Nothing else matters.
How do you find a good designer and how do you vet them to know they are good?
Thank you so much!
Can you do a best home renovations for people who live in townhouses? I feel like it's a bit different because they're connected
"it's a personal growth issue" haha so true.
Good points in this vid- one everyone should watch if you DIY.
Great channel. Wish we had RUclips 20 years ago when I was redoing a 70’s ranch house. I would say biggest mistake a person can make is not agreeing on architecture of home. Unless you want to spend major money on redoing roof lines you will never be happy with just changing out everything on the inside. I liked more modern architecture, with higher ceilings etc. My wife liked location so we settled. Although a decent house, it is still 70’s ranch.
know your home!!!!! best advice...
Work with Gravity - top upstairs first - save you walking over tiles, carpets downstairs
Start early
Do prep on separate day
Tidy as you go
*Highly highly recommended.. to make your life easier and save on clean up
Buy a shop vac + dust guards for you tools
Get full face respirator - 50 bucks - No googles and mask work together without steaming up and you will take one or the other off
Prices the accessories (trims, edging) along with tool accessories (blades, discs)
Appreciate it greatly! Wanted to watch the live show , but didnt have the attention span.
Glad to help with this style of video. I think we will be doing more of these. Cheers!
Also need to take location into account. No point in spending so much on a house if you won't get the value back because of the location.
This is much better than HGTV and I've seen lots of your videos and this one is definitely gonna make me join, thank you. Is there an option to pay up for an entire year in advance?
Welcome aboard! Unfortunately no. Cheers!
"It'll save your bacon" 😂 Spoken like a true Canadian. Great advise as always. Thanks
You mentioned doing the exterior first, but that means all of the penetrations from interior work (e.g., vents, electrical, A/C lines) have to be cut through the new exterior and the old holes have to be patched.
Love the contractor special band aid on the finger, lol. Duct tape use 56 - first aid!
I'm on an internet cycle of 1) estimating costs of contractors, 2) seeing contractor nightmare jobs, 3) looking up DIY info, 4) and either being overwhelmed with info or seeing DIY horror stories, then the cycle begins again 😆
Yea commitment issues are a thing some people just either dont care, dont know or dont do and you cant ever totally plan out every job with all the complications and changes that take place during the work. Thats where the diy part stands out from the rest. I see most times a contractor does their work if they run into a problem they know what to do to get around it without fixing it to waste their time. Diy'ers can tackle that issue then and there rather than down the road having to say redig the hole to fix what could have been done easily before.. as long as you do the research and know your physical limits as well as covering your bases on equipment, what ifs and all.. ive seen houses where a diy'er tried to replace a structural support column in an old 3 story home and thought a single 4x4 would support the whole weight of the home while he dug out and replaced the lally columns and the house had to be condemned abd torn down when that 4x4 snapped and the main support beam split in two.. broke every bit of plumbing in the house, gas lines ruptured and cost him thousands for that alone not to mention his insurance did not cover anything as he got no permit for the work so that guy learned a good 400k$ lesson on that diy job.. could have killed his family and neighbors in the process also...
Do u live in the south that had 2 hurricanes and a winter storm, contractors robbing people blind I'd they even go back to finish. Me and my ADHD aren't on good terms..lol.
Thank you sir for all the info
Simple way of painting inside roof of the room ? Like if its need some touchups of plastic of paris , (Touching)?
This is EXCELLENT information! DON"T FINANCE YOUR RENOVATION
I was one of those " gut it all" people. granted my home is a trailer. I was not living in it during the renovation so it was ok. But I am on a time table too. But as I started the kitchen I realized I was not ready for that kind of renovation yet. So I pulled back and did what you recommended. Make sure there are no leaks, no air ( good luck with a trailer from 1982") and no bugs. I took an extra week going back over my work in repair of my window seals and the roof and gutters, etc. I am glad I did. Had I replaced the inside water damage right away. I would have missed leaks I over looked that would have ruined all my work probably within the year. Working Outside top down, inside top down ( unless you have foundation issues) is a good way to make sure you do not miss something along the way. Love your episodes. Editing out the interruptions I think is a great idea.
Cheers Sophia, I appreciate that!
100 yr old house. I know it inside and out. I can't turn anyone loose and trust them,they damage 1000 times more than they fix.
Wow! I needed to here this. Thank you. lb
Would love to become a member but at the moment i cant because of whats happening im out of job cant go to unemployment ether. But as soon as all this ends or get better i sure will man. Those are some good videos you make. Keep up the good work.
No worries! Life will always get better for those who are looking for the opportunities!
Im almost finished with my bathroom. Thank you very much your videos are so healpfull
Thank you love your content!.👍
Thank you Yida. Cheers!
How do I create a great home renovation plan? Who do I hire to draw up an entire home reno plan? My wife and I just don't know where to start.
Your first point is spot on, situations change.
Two years ago we were redoing a house we had bought. Mostly cosmetic, fixing the plaster and repainting the walls after removing the wallpaper that was falling down in every room of the house. But we were in the middle of renovating the 1969 kitchen (complete with cabinets made of paneling), and laundry room that was stripped to the studs. Total gut. Just me and the wife.
And I got pneumonia. Slowed me way down for 4 months then put me in the hospital for 2 weeks and out of work for another 6 weeks. So, we had a gutted kitchen/laundry, with all the appliances, cabinets, and counters sitting in the front room. Negative cash flow (no work and bills for 2 homes). And the contractor (me) on medical leave.
Took us 6 months longer than planned, and I ended up taking a loan against my 401k to finish everything so we could move in before winter.
Thankfully, we were still living in our old house and not trying to live in the one being renovated.
Several items on our want list got pushed back but I was really glad we hadn't already spent the money for them.
Still have a few things from that list that still need done when more money becomes available.
Always consider the factor of LIFE HAPPENS. but in all things no risk no reward. Cheers ! Glad to hear you recovered!
This is why everyone needs disability & critical illness insurance. Imagine how much different that experience would have been if all you had to do was rest and delay the work, not worry about how to pay the bills.
Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.
I am impressed!
I absolutely love this guy. Getting ready to gut and remo our master bath in a home built in 1896 and Jeff’s content is absolute gold! I actually created a spreadsheet for all of my material costs and a step by step plan. I’m handy and have done a lot of work already but this is big diy project. Very thankful for your content, Jeff!
Good morning I just became a new member and a new home owner as well, and I need HELP. My house is like over 50 years old with basically on owner. I can send pics lol. Not sure how to fix it up just to live in it. Before completing renovating it. I removed the old carpet, and the old padding is stuck to the beautiful oak floors. I think I may have fudge the floors up a bit. There is old wall paper when you Touch It the color just comes off like sanding it. Lol.
Would you suggest replacing the siding before knowing for certain where to add a sliding door (for flow to an unknown deck location)?
make your master plan before you start finishing things. this will help you from doing everything twice!
Jeff, your videos gave me the knowledge and confidence to proceed with my bathroom renovation. However, by no means was I an expert, and I learned painful lessons along the way. My biggest mistake was one you mentioned: I didn't have everything planned out in advance, and didn't have everything purchased and decided on. For example, my new shower: I had to cut into the back side of one of my shower walls to add blocking to hang my heavy glass shower door! Then patched up the drywall, which took time. I didn't have a clear vision for some other parts of the bathroom which ended up requiring me to redo some work I'd done.
Everyone else, LISTEN TO THESE TIPS! They will save you a lot of time, effort, and grief!!
not sure if I should have done this first or taught folks how to renovate. Cheers!
Thanks for helpful advice.plus if you wanted a beer I would just send you one of my homebrews for you.
What about windows that are easy to replace glass? Not all builder grade allows for that. Ideas?
Hi Jeff, By the grace of God the only thing that this pandemic has disrupted is my social life. I still have my job, and I'm continuing to renovate my house. I have seen that some things I've wanted are on back order, but I just get on the notify me when it's in list and then work around it.
I've been in my house for 3 years and I'm on the last two rooms (bathrooms). Your videos are so helpful and I love that you put a little humor in them. Most of the DIY videos are so dry but yours keep my attention. Kudos!
Well done Erica. We just sold our farmhouse and will be posting a video about all the costs and how much we sold it for this weekend. Happy new year , I hope it encourages you!
Jeff, you mention builders grade windows, what about them losing their seal because they are cheap?
all windows will loose their seals sooner or later
Yep. Mine did. But our builder used improper windows. We’re in MN and you need seals that work in this cold weather!
“It’s why we own a home, so that we don’t die.”
Well that escalated quickly.
Jeff doesn’t beat around the bushes in his videos! Unless the topic is landscaping of some sort :).
11:52
I wish I saw this before I destroyed my wall.. I think 🤔 💭
I put up 3D wall panels with Loctite All Purpose Glue. I tried the lightest yet useful glue possible , but did not prime my wall. The fear is the take down when I want to switch things up some years down the road 🧐😩. I already saved your clip on drywall repair or putting up a new one if need be 🤣❤️
-You wake up one morning, and you’re like: wow i just don’t like you anymore-
Here's a tip, get an estimate from a pro before you do any DIY car or home, that way if you have a spouse that says after the fact you spent more money on parts etc etc, fuzzy math, you have something to show them, keep her running total of expense.
Where is the shopping video? I became a member to watch it but I can't find it.
Another piece of advice piggy backing off of your first tip: If you're new to a house and planning to reno a finished basement, gut it and leave it for a year. Different seasons bring on different water penetration issues. It's a heck of a lot easier to fix basement water penetration issues when everything's opened up.
great advice. Cheers!
We're doing exactly this right now. The basement finish was 40 years old and moldy. Gutted it and had cracks injection sealed. It's 90% better, but heavy rains still find their way in in a couple spots. I'm not finishing the space until I trust it.
I have a basement apartment w/ external entrance and I agree with this. Wish I had known beforehand! PITA
Coder1024 great piece of knowledge
Here's some mistakes i made you can avoid.I redid a shower with the way Jeff showed. The mistakes were mine, not Jeff's. First, I had to remove the green board because it a huge hole. It appears mold ate it as there was mold around the hole. The metel it was screwed to was rusted and actaully gone at the bottom. I replaced with treated lumber that was primed with a primer for treated lumber and an oil based paint. The primer and paint was probably unnecessary. Instead of green board I used cement board. Then I used the blue primer and red water proof. I used the type of thin-set the tile manufacturer recommended same with the grout. I spaced it at 30/70 because thats what the tule manufacturer recommended.
Here's the mistakes I how I corrected them. Because I used cement board which was thicker, it gave less room for the shower hardware. The shower handle stem didn't fit. This shower handle was the clear plastic type. It and others did not fit. Extensions didn't work. I thought I would have destroy the new tiles amd start again. Instead, I screwed the shower handle to a wood post and with a metal cutting blade on a reciprocating saw, cut away some of the plastic leaving more stem. It worked. This was years ago.
Avoid making the wall thicker leaving the shower pipes deeper in. If I had put the thin-set really thin, I might have gotten away with the thicker cement board. Or, I should have pit the wood beams in further back to account for the thickness of the cement board.
I can’t thank this man enough for ALL of huge information and knowledge in his videos and his straight up genuine personality. THANK YOU JEFF, you have taught me soool much!!!
Jeff you will never know how much I appreciate your DIY advice. I consider you an absolute genius in DIY
I believe if you write a book on DIY it will be a best-seller. You take so much pride in your work and so positive and upbeat and passionate about what you do. You deserve to be a massive success. You have helped so many people. I will be the first to buy your book. God Bless your good work
Kind Regards
Kathleen
Dam good video Jeff. Thank u for ur time.
i am so glad i discovered you your like the Gordan Ramsey of home repair. I am about to buy my first house and you have given me so much more confidence to work on it. coincidentally its from 1880 just like yours.
Wonderful!