The Farmhouse Gets A Second Bathroom...

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024

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  • @barbarapahl3245
    @barbarapahl3245 Год назад +120

    I'm with Tom. A second shower is a great idea.

    • @robynw6307
      @robynw6307 Год назад +4

      Yep. Especially if they have horses. Somewhere to wash off without tracking mud etc through the house.

  • @jinglesh1398
    @jinglesh1398 Год назад +124

    I have a window in my shower and I love the light that the whole bathroom gets because of that window.

    • @victoriaorme1564
      @victoriaorme1564 Год назад +5

      Same with my shower. The window isn’t even frosted, although that is a possibility

    • @joyhancock4041
      @joyhancock4041 Год назад +3

      Me too!

    • @jinglesh1398
      @jinglesh1398 Год назад

      Mine isn't either but it is at my head level. LOL@@victoriaorme1564

    • @VanetaRogers1
      @VanetaRogers1 Год назад +2

      Well that’s nice but it doesn’t exactly help a contractor who puts in full surrounds 😁 You just added a slew of tile work to the schedule 😜

    • @jinglesh1398
      @jinglesh1398 Год назад +2

      Yeah it sure would IF he chooses to keep the window. I don't know if I would since it's in the basement. LOL@@VanetaRogers1

  • @astorybookfinish5055
    @astorybookfinish5055 Год назад +61

    I’m in Tom’s Second shower club

  • @carriem4719
    @carriem4719 Год назад +73

    I think the second shower is needed. With that outside door…people can come in from outside horse work and clean up, put clothes in laundry, before coming upstairs.

  • @getliftedup2905
    @getliftedup2905 Год назад +81

    I totally get what Dawn’s staying, but I’m also in the Second Shower Club, because I know of families who select a two-bedroom home, and have multiple children sleep in one room and the parents in the other. Having two showers is those cases can be highly beneficial. Dawn and Tom, thank you for blessing us with joy, delight, encouragement, and the love from an inspiring family! Stay encouraged you two!!!

  • @jennygreer7499
    @jennygreer7499 Год назад +80

    I think a second shower, 60" wide if you have the room, would be great on a farm. They could come in through the basement door to clean up from the barns or if their dog gets dirty bring it right in and shower it off without tracking the muck through the main living area.

  • @stewarthomestead
    @stewarthomestead Год назад +122

    With the intention of it being a semi-working farm/animal property an extra shower would be nice for extra dirty kids, dog washing, etc. or simply if a family member of the renters spent the weekend and there was an additional bathroom to offer with some privacy.

    • @bethreisman8869
      @bethreisman8869 Год назад +2

      Absolutely.

    • @madusonkeeper
      @madusonkeeper Год назад +1

      Even just outdoor shower...

    • @lindawolfe140
      @lindawolfe140 Год назад +1

      YES!!!

    • @patkern185
      @patkern185 Год назад +6

      I agree. Second shower is a necessity. So is a sink in the bathroom. You have a toilet; you need a sink.

    • @judybradley4453
      @judybradley4453 Год назад +3

      Agree!!!
      Just what I was thinking!!!
      Would not have to use upstairs bathroom when coming in from farm etc!!!
      Great asset for a farm!!!

  • @juliebreedlove7073
    @juliebreedlove7073 Год назад +36

    You’ll never regret putting that extra shower in.

  • @moniquefuselier7711
    @moniquefuselier7711 Год назад +63

    Leave window, add shower back would be my vote. A working farm (even a hobby one) would definitely make use of an extra shower that's not in the main living space.

  • @janhyslop2915
    @janhyslop2915 Год назад +42

    I vote keep the window and definitely put in the shower. It will be very appreciated on a ranch/ farm. (Speaking from experience.)

  • @debbiehaney2467
    @debbiehaney2467 Год назад +54

    I’d want a full bath in the basement. Otherwise, it’s really big just for a toilet. I like the window, even in the shower.

  • @NLY1WAY4U
    @NLY1WAY4U Год назад +20

    Absolutely a shower Tom and Dawn. With a door from the outside there will no tracking in the house up above. Animals and mucking means shower put to good use downstairs. Looking good!

  • @E_House
    @E_House Год назад +13

    2nd shower is a MUST if you expect a family to rent there. And keep the window. Natural light in a bathroom, especially a basement bathroom (& with a low ceiling) is a game changer.

  • @lizbrewer3040
    @lizbrewer3040 Год назад +1

    I had a friend who had cattle and grew beans and corn on the farm while he grew up. The basement shower was used daily after chores were done. The dirty clothes were tossed in the laundry, everbody showered in the basement.Clean clothes were down there too. No dirty, stinky, clothes or family were ever allowed upstairs. It was a great system as there were 6 kids and Dad doing chores. I dont think it would have to be fancy, just functional. Maybe just a decent floor and enclosure for the shower. Keep the window, cover it with that opaque film . There will be more light in the bathroom! You and your family are amazing, Tom!! And you are so precise with the skidsteer!!

  • @dianahegseth6279
    @dianahegseth6279 Год назад +18

    YES Shower it could have 4 or 5 people. Mom, Dad, and 2 or 3 kids. A second Shower and or bath is a MUST

  • @joannaaffrunti1446
    @joannaaffrunti1446 Год назад +19

    Can't go wrong with a 2nd shower!

  • @debsingh2343
    @debsingh2343 Год назад +13

    Gorgeous sunrise! Yes on second shower!

  • @astorybookfinish5055
    @astorybookfinish5055 Год назад +34

    You do a great job Tom staying on top of things and balancing family life and also doing the YT channel. That’s truly impressive.

  • @stephc.4668
    @stephc.4668 Год назад +17

    I vote for shower downstairs too. Put in cheap tile on the floor so that it drains into that drain. Maybe put the water and knobs on the other side [Right side) so you don't bonk your head on the upper drain pipe. Get a cheap tub surround. Cut it out for the window if need be. Shower curtain can stay open most of the time for light. Or just keep a clear shower liner. You will be glad you did!!

  • @anisebutler5220
    @anisebutler5220 Год назад +48

    I was raised in a one bathroom farmhouse. It had a very rudimentary shower in the corner of the basement . my dad milked cows twice a day. he washed the milking equipment twice a day in the basement between the water heater and the shower. He also showered there twice a day. His day job was running a Gas Station in town. He was a very hardworking, busy man. I think you need a shower.

    • @marystrenke3050
      @marystrenke3050 Год назад +4

      Rural Wisconsin here! I have seen some very rudimentary basement showers!😂 Quite useful though 😂

  • @barbchrisman5066
    @barbchrisman5066 Год назад +16

    I like the window even in the shower and I like a shower in the basement. I've had a window that size in a shower and it was fine. A big value add to have another shower. love y'all!

  • @ramonawhisenant2045
    @ramonawhisenant2045 Год назад +36

    Tom, you are my hero!! You are so knowledgeable, not afraid to take on anything, and you are so sweet and loving to Dawn and your kids!!
    American Hero!!!

  • @EMA616yo
    @EMA616yo Год назад +19

    Since this is a farm with likely horses or livestock, I think it would be good to have a second shower in the basement for washing dogs or even muddy farmers! Wouldn’t need to be fancy but would definitely be valuable!

  • @ldwinslowrn
    @ldwinslowrn Год назад +1

    Ultimately on a farm a nice basement shower is a good idea

  • @reneegagnier3226
    @reneegagnier3226 Год назад +27

    Our first house when I was first married was a two-bedroom house and had a window in the shower. The light was nice. You can do the frosted glass contact paper over it should you ever decide to add a shower.

  • @lauragreen4899
    @lauragreen4899 Год назад +12

    Love the idea of two doors into the bathroom. Shower yes! And third bedroom yes. Larger pool of renters.

  • @dianeray7293
    @dianeray7293 Год назад +1

    Yes! Do the second shower. As a stop off from the barn

  • @NaomiC336
    @NaomiC336 Год назад +11

    Second shower would be awesome. Also, renters could put a bed down there without it being a designated room. It could work for them.

  • @dianasimplifies
    @dianasimplifies Год назад +15

    I clean for someone who has their tub/shower with a window, they just put a little curtain across the window. Super simple. ❤or frost it like others have said. Curtain is easier.

  • @marybuntenbach3697
    @marybuntenbach3697 Год назад +32

    Absolutely a shower. No need to remove window. If you ever add the third bedroom you will be totally sorry there is no shower In the basement.

  • @greenthumbelina7331
    @greenthumbelina7331 Год назад +10

    Tom, I wouldn't do a tub/shower combo, but a walk-in shower in the basement would be fantastic, and that window just needs to have some of that frosted film applied to it. Whatever you guys end up doing will be perfect. Wow, removing the deck sure made the basement brighter, great call.

  • @darleneeide7090
    @darleneeide7090 Год назад +24

    Dawn you are so lucky to have a husband that can make your visions happen. Good luck Tom with getting farm house completed

  • @juliacockroft8745
    @juliacockroft8745 Год назад +7

    I agree with Tom. A home should have a second shower.

  • @mlm7598
    @mlm7598 Год назад +4

    Every bathroom in my humble opinion needs fresh air in it. Fresh air seems so much healthier than a vent fan. Just my opinion. When it's all clean and open up to the sun and air it just seems so much healthier. Growing up in the Midwest where we always had windows in the basement and the fresh air also helped keep things not smelling so musty. Excited to see it done and rented. You have done a fabulous job on all of it!
    Blessings

  • @breannecline5827
    @breannecline5827 Год назад +1

    We have a window in our Shower and use it daily. You can also put sticky window films if needed. A 2nd shower would be great especially for a farm

  • @betsylindsay8480
    @betsylindsay8480 Год назад +24

    Don’t think you’ll be sorry moving forward with the second bath/shower. Easier and cheaper to do it now, rather than later.

  • @tessaeaton2442
    @tessaeaton2442 Год назад +12

    I think a shower would be of more use than a large room with a sink and toilet in, it could also increase the rentals potential, it would definitely make the renters feel like it’s a good deal.

  • @marlanewman1975
    @marlanewman1975 Год назад +24

    I'm for the second shower. Yes it's a two bedroom house,but I can see a renter possibly making a bedroom in the basement by just putting up screens to separate and for privacy. Just saying it could happen. Love both of your channels.

  • @gardener6480
    @gardener6480 Год назад +21

    Hi Tom, love your videos. I think a shower in the basement would be a very good idea if you can move the drain to the other side of the floor and keep the window.

  • @kjmurtsew5964
    @kjmurtsew5964 Год назад +6

    I vote to move the drain and keep the window, second shower would be such a blessing!

  • @mekakick3126
    @mekakick3126 Год назад +1

    The basement shower would be nice for muddy gross farm and animal chores. Not getting the mess upstairs. The basement doesn't have to be prefect now, it can be the house mud room.

  • @Kate.West.
    @Kate.West. Год назад +9

    100% Keep the window!!!! I think bathrooms without windows are a bit grim. I think a shower is a good idea if possible but not essential as there are so few rooms. Can you tile the wall so that the window is left exposed ? In my bathroom there is a window which is half behind the bath/ shower, and it works fine for me! (But I live in a flat in London that was build in 1904…. I’m not sure they were big on showers back then 😂)

  • @andreaparrott8992
    @andreaparrott8992 Год назад +9

    What about skipping the tub, keeping the window and installing a corner shower?

  • @At0micAllison
    @At0micAllison Год назад +9

    Idk if anyone has suggested this, but why not set up the shower to the right of the window w/ and grade it so the water flows out towards the drain in its current position. (No concrete cutting required.) Then just tile around the window. :)

  • @lisaa3978
    @lisaa3978 Год назад +17

    Just want to point out that your renters may never want to leave! And you might not want to lose them if they’re great renters. So you might not even feel you have to do further renovations for quite a long time.
    A little powder room off the laundry is super nice. I think it would be fine to keep it simple.

  • @debbiedowning2732
    @debbiedowning2732 Год назад +4

    Appreciate you bringing us along on this project! Great job. Great family.

  • @judithcoe7551
    @judithcoe7551 Год назад +1

    I think a bath and window for light and fresh air!

  • @KarenRylant
    @KarenRylant Год назад +4

    I agree. Team Tom. Definitely need a second shower/tub on a farm/hobby farm.

  • @kkduncanson
    @kkduncanson Год назад +7

    If you're focusing on a horse/ livestock renters a second shower is a plus

  • @Canuck20123
    @Canuck20123 Год назад +1

    No shower in basement for now. I agree that 2 toilets are a must. I am so enjoying watching this renovation 🙂. Keep up the good work.

  • @tamarafrancis8470
    @tamarafrancis8470 Год назад +4

    I'm in the 2nd shower club! Love the progress. Gorgeous sunrise!

  • @lisabebbs1755
    @lisabebbs1755 Год назад +7

    I'm on the add the shower and keep the window train. Sorry! You've done a fantastic job so far. We (my husband and I) love catching up on what you're doing each week. Be safe!

  • @ellenherman9543
    @ellenherman9543 11 месяцев назад

    Tom...you and your talents remind me of my brother...super smart and handy...the world needs more of you guys!

  • @sherri5550
    @sherri5550 Год назад +4

    Shower, that way if something happens in the main bath, there is a backup.

  • @anji5635
    @anji5635 Год назад +4

    Tom you are. amazing ! Knowledgeable and entertaining 😸

  • @brittanyd.432
    @brittanyd.432 Год назад +6

    Do the shower and put it to the right of the window. It will be work to move the drain but if you get it done now you won’t have to worry about it in the future. Plus who doesn’t want an extra full bathroom? Your renter’s will definitely appreciate it!

  • @sharonhutchinson9604
    @sharonhutchinson9604 Год назад +7

    It’s the little things that slow us down. Congratulations on staying so diligent and making things happen!

  • @kathymatthews1882
    @kathymatthews1882 Год назад +1

    I grew up in a house with 1 bathroom and a half bathroom. There was 6 of us. Its no big deal!

  • @samanthabranson6815
    @samanthabranson6815 Год назад +3

    Love your reusable porch. Love to watch y’all put in a second shower. I love seeing these homes come together that you have put so much TLC into. Way to go! You’re both awesome people.

  • @karenbaker5482
    @karenbaker5482 Год назад +1

    A second shower in the basement would be a plus. After working the farm, they could shower in the basement and not drag all the dirt through the main house.

  • @arcane7298
    @arcane7298 Год назад +3

    If there is a bedroom down in the basement, I think there should be a shower down there too. As someone who lived in the basement of a house when I was in college, I really didn't like having to go upstairs to shower. Also while I was using the upstairs shower, the family living on the main floor couldn't access the toilet. We eventually put a small shower in the basement bathroom and it was life changing for the better.

  • @lorisomers9596
    @lorisomers9596 Год назад +1

    Being a traveling Grandma, I would love a shower in basement with toilet and vanity. Might not get used all the time but super nice to have a place to camp out when visiting. 3rd bedroom not big deal if sofa sleeper in basement for guests. And since it is a basement, leave the window. Easy to put occlusion film over to still let in light.

  • @zephirinedrouhin3735
    @zephirinedrouhin3735 Год назад +2

    Super happy for you how things are shaping up.

  • @patsmith9736
    @patsmith9736 Год назад +2

    I love love, love your videos and look forward to them every week. You are a real workhorse. I don’t know how you do it all. But then, so is Dawn, a workhorse. What a pair, you are so lucky to have each other. I love you both.

  • @johilpert9149
    @johilpert9149 Год назад +1

    3rd bedroom second shower. 2 bedroom one is good. You are amazing. I love the ballet with ‘heavy’ equipment. In another life….

  • @klmjtr
    @klmjtr Год назад +4

    Looks waaay better without the deck! ☀️😃☀️

  • @dianahegseth6279
    @dianahegseth6279 Год назад +2

    Looks like termites? YIKES

  • @desertfish6239
    @desertfish6239 Год назад +2

    My dad put a second bathroom in our basement and it was wonderful. With everyone getting ready for work or school each morning it was helpful. I would keep the window for natural light. You can put a window film over it to allow light but no one can peer in.

  • @deyonnratliff4329
    @deyonnratliff4329 Год назад +1

    You're a busy man Tom... Getting it done ❤

  • @flightlessphoenix77
    @flightlessphoenix77 Год назад +6

    Have lived in 3 places, including my current house with a window over the bath/shower. Its nice to have the light and great to be able to open the window after showering to avoid damp/condensation.

  • @kakylong2
    @kakylong2 Год назад +8

    Tom, Great video. I'm sure it's nice to get a few things wrapped up. Gorgeous sunrise. I didn't realize y'all had solar panels. My Hubby has wanted to look into that. Can you do a video on that sometime? Y'all have a great wkend. 😊

  • @kimstube7244
    @kimstube7244 Год назад

    Natural light is wonderful. The windows is great!

  • @simplyfreedom171
    @simplyfreedom171 Год назад +4

    Yes, second shower is a plus. Beautiful sunrise. I watch it rise most mornings. :)

  • @kathymoravek8347
    @kathymoravek8347 Год назад +5

    When did you get solar panels? That's exciting. Sunrise looked beautiful. You guys are doing a great job with the farm house.

    • @NLY1WAY4U
      @NLY1WAY4U Год назад +3

      I was wondering the same...maybe I missed that video?

  • @angelawhipple5376
    @angelawhipple5376 Год назад

    Looking great!!
    Shower downstairs is great idea. In our last house, we finished our basement with a large half-bath. Always wished we had put a shower there.
    On moving the deck to shed. Yes, I did think about the gap between ground and deck, leveling, etc. However, I’ve watched you enough that my mind instantly said, “That’s not a problem. Tom will take care of it.”LOL. And, the renters won’t step out of shed onto muddy ground in Spring. Great idea! Can’t wait to see progress next week. I know very little about building a house, but I’ve learned to appreciate all the thousands of steps/tasks involved and how things need to be done in a certain order just by watching “Rusty Judgement.” Hang in there. You’re making lots of great progress!
    (And better to find out the need to replace the windows below the deck now rather than later.) Have a good weekend!

  • @morningsidewithkelley
    @morningsidewithkelley Год назад +5

    What about that frosted static film for the bathroom window for privacy? IMO adding a shower/tub downstairs widens the market of potential renters. I'm sure you can get something for a decent price that can be salvaged when you raise the home?

  • @juliedavidson5596
    @juliedavidson5596 Год назад +2

    Excellent progress. The sunrise is phenomenal!

  • @judithcoe7551
    @judithcoe7551 Год назад

    Beautiful sunrise! Thanks for sharing! Bathroom in basement is good esp for cleanup after working outside or washing dogs! Or kids and adults!😂❤🎉😅

  • @juliea.7142
    @juliea.7142 Год назад

    I noticed that sunrise right away. It’s incredible!!

  • @aoifemccarthy2299
    @aoifemccarthy2299 Год назад +4

    Yes for a 2nd shower ☺️

  • @betsywest9953
    @betsywest9953 Год назад

    Lots of houses have a bath and a half. Having an extra toilet and sink is so nice. Showers can be scheduled.

  • @sydneygray1331
    @sydneygray1331 Год назад

    Dawn was right again…. The sunrise is beautiful!

  • @kathieh880
    @kathieh880 Год назад

    When you finally lift the basement, the second shower will be nice to have. Allows for guests down in the basement. Keep the window; add privacy film but allow the light in. I liked the deck in front of the garage better the way Tom first plopped it (aligned with building edge to the left of the door). That way, you dont accidentally fall off the edge as you walk out.

  • @libbybustos1478
    @libbybustos1478 Год назад +6

    Needs a tub w/shower. I have a window in my shower. It’s works.

  • @tammygravelle1283
    @tammygravelle1283 Год назад +1

    What about finishing the walls around the "shower" area and put in a free-standing tub? That could or doesn't have to have a shower attachment with a curtain. Seems like that would be easy

  • @dwynn57
    @dwynn57 Год назад +1

    I agree with alot of the comments that a second shower would definitely be handy especially if it is going to be a working farm. Having the door to the basement so assessable is awesome! and why exactly did they have a deck where there is no door, or did I miss something! a mudroom is one of things that everyone wants out in the country especially with kids and having a place that isn't in the main living space so you can clean up and not mess up the entire house doing it! thanks so much for sharing! xoxo

  • @brandeegoodnight532
    @brandeegoodnight532 Год назад +3

    I’m in for at least a shower!! You are getting closer to the finish line.

  • @violetrhyme6809
    @violetrhyme6809 Год назад

    Yes to the second shower! Could use peel and stick window sheet to make it frosted for privacy. Also the window sill becomes a shelf for shampoo, etc. Why not make the closet/storage space open shelves facing the living room? Useful without more work.

  • @marthaspector9075
    @marthaspector9075 Год назад

    Great progress! I vote for the second shower and closet/ storage.

  • @krystalk1648
    @krystalk1648 Год назад

    I'd go with second shower, keep it where it is and just frost the window. You're doing a great job Tom. 👍

  • @junipertree6048
    @junipertree6048 Год назад

    Love a window in the shower, I rented a place with one and had no problem. It'd be nice to come in from the mud and muck of a farm to wash off downstairs but not a must have. It's a rural home, just cover with glass block or special window tint. Love you taking the deck off for the light in the lower bedroom too! Tom you've got some pretty cockameme schemes to get stuff done with that skid loader, gotta love it!

  • @robinnehls8057
    @robinnehls8057 Год назад +1

    We had a window in our farmhouse bathroom. Mom put shutters and it provided privacy. Other options were opaque glass and or clear vinyl waterproof plastic that attached to glass. Even a bathtub without a shower is better than no shower at all. We had a small hobby farm that had 2 pigs, a horse, a hen house, ducks, and sheep, and a couple of steers. Pepper, Winky, and Wyoming were our dogs. Happiest time in my life. Don't forget smoke alarms. The farm had none. We had an electrical fire in the dead of night. The neighbor spotted the smoke and saved our life and all of our animals.

  • @debbitaylor77
    @debbitaylor77 Год назад +8

    Your time management skills are great! You get so much done! It may not seem it to you, but if you time lapsed everything you do, it would be dizzying! Love following along with your journey. Hey to Dawn...hope she is getting use out of her ALDI coin holder!!

  • @susanmcdaniel9431
    @susanmcdaniel9431 Год назад

    I grew up in the country and our tub/shower had a window in the bath area- do not remember a problem- love the natural light!

  • @Pepsibear63
    @Pepsibear63 Год назад

    💥 TOM, My husband and I enjoy watching ALL the Ups & Downs. Learning is patiently progressing. We all have the Privilege of learning right along with you. The decision with the bathroom and the downstairs shown each of us that there is wanting, financially, ability and many ways of problem solving. I try to keep in my mind that " It take many Strings to weave one basket. The beauty when work hard and pull it together is worth it " ❤ Keep up the GREAT WORK !!! We are putting our 2 bits in about the deck on the White Building. We think the Deck should be moved back more to the left side of the door frame. Deck or Porch need to have atleast 1 to 2 feet on each side of frame to help with not coming out and a sudden drop of step down. Just a thought. 😉
    🙏🙏 We keep you Tom, Dawn & Family in our prayers of Safty, Learning and Fun with all the adventures you are blessed to be doing . 🙌 We are thankful we get to have you come into our lives each week. 😊

  • @AZHITW
    @AZHITW Год назад +4

    I don't know about your area, but renters in my area would use the basement weather it is designated as a bedroom or not. Unless your lease specifically says no one can sleep in the unfinished basement I see renters using it for whatever purpose they deem fit, and sleeping area would be my best guess, so I'd put in a shower.

  • @roselawson5301
    @roselawson5301 Год назад +1

    Tom a basement shower is an asset, if the renters have hired help with the animals. And in the long run the bed room makes sense....for live in help.

  • @capriciahughes7245
    @capriciahughes7245 Год назад +1

    Beautiful sunrise for sure…..and the sneaky tease….let’s talk about that solar array….Clearwater FL
    Love your channel!

    • @joycehaber626
      @joycehaber626 Год назад

      I was going to ask that as well. I haven't noticed this in any other videos.

  • @YFus825
    @YFus825 Год назад

    That sunrise is gorgeous!

  • @MindyEbling
    @MindyEbling Год назад +2

    Can you put a frost on the glass? A second shower is a great idea!