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How To: $500 DIY Kitchen Remodel | Update Counter & Cabinets on a Budget

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  • Опубликовано: 31 авг 2017
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  • @brianrehmann
    @brianrehmann  5 лет назад +71

    Finally the update video is up! - ruclips.net/video/S8_BhbSTp4o/видео.html
    Many more projects to come! I show a few projects in this update video.

  • @mekaimorris5963
    @mekaimorris5963 5 лет назад +1216

    I see people in the comments criticizing him and saying that he did things wrong when no where in the description does it say “how to professionally remodel your kitchen”. Great video guys

    • @rspivey53
      @rspivey53 5 лет назад +18

      I professionally resurface counter tops. The product he used wont last. It looks good in the beginning but ultimately will fail and start peeling.

    • @FortunatePotato
      @FortunatePotato 5 лет назад +3

      @@rspivey53 I was looking at this stuff too from HD. What's your (cheap) suggestion instead for a DIYer?

    • @rspivey53
      @rspivey53 5 лет назад +10

      @@FortunatePotato Take a look at leggari products. You can find their products on RUclips.

    • @FortunatePotato
      @FortunatePotato 5 лет назад +2

      @@rspivey53 will do, thanks

    • @rspivey53
      @rspivey53 5 лет назад +7

      Since resurfacing counter tops is what I do professionally. I know the product he is using. The product does not last long. There are a lot better products to spend your money on. Like Leggari Products. A very durable product.

  • @ZeroStarflare
    @ZeroStarflare 6 лет назад +1213

    My brain was telling me the kid was going get hit with the falling cabinet at 0:32

    • @saraboutin6783
      @saraboutin6783 5 лет назад +7

      Anthony Barkasy mine too!!!

    • @veronicawilliams8056
      @veronicawilliams8056 5 лет назад +2

      If you guys are interested I have a huge collection of 16,000 woodworking plans that you can use. You can find them here: *WoodPlan. info*

    • @valeriadelrio-rodriguez4953
      @valeriadelrio-rodriguez4953 5 лет назад +3

      Same

    • @RickyRicardoMJF
      @RickyRicardoMJF 5 лет назад

      @@veronicawilliams8056 is this a website???

    • @douglee5599
      @douglee5599 5 лет назад +4

      Anthony Barkasy
      He edited that part out!

  • @arianastwerker
    @arianastwerker 5 лет назад +466

    Idk why but I see this as couple goals like yes work together to update your house I love this

    • @B3ASTM0D3.
      @B3ASTM0D3. 5 лет назад +6

      Wish my wife would venture away from the TV and help lol.

    • @spirittammyk
      @spirittammyk 5 лет назад +4

      This, it made me smile to see the family here.

    • @JamieYAYme
      @JamieYAYme 4 года назад +1

      I would love to do this with my boyfriend but our kid would be BUGGING us to help! She's barely 4, so ya know.. not very helpful. I couldn't do this unless she's in school.

    • @_trust9994
      @_trust9994 4 года назад +8

      @@JamieYAYme excuses as always

    • @BeeMusic2024
      @BeeMusic2024 2 года назад

      My ideal relationship. What I'm trying to do wit mine now tbh ❤

  • @kepstein8888
    @kepstein8888 4 года назад +4

    We need more kitchen remodels like this which are practical and affordable for the average person. Thanks for sharing.

  • @trinahorton8839
    @trinahorton8839 6 лет назад +54

    Great job! Love the cost and labor breakdown. I can't wait to start my kitchen. I did my bathroom in a similar way... Cabinets, vanity, mirror, counter, walls, flooring... Purely cosmetic but the difference is amazing and it cost me right around a hundred dollars... Thanks for the video!

  • @terrideniseA
    @terrideniseA 6 лет назад +35

    I really like that your kitchen is opened up and brightened up, especially at an affordable price. It looks nice. Thanks for sharing your remodeling experience. It gives us more ideas to think about.

  • @nickmontanaro9051
    @nickmontanaro9051 5 лет назад +5

    Just a helpful tip, make sure you de- Grease the cabinets before you Prime/Paint, this will help ensure that your product will stick to the surface your painting, preparation is 80 to 90% of your entire paint job.good luck on your future projects.

  • @leer7969
    @leer7969 5 лет назад +57

    "the Joy's of home improvement" this video is so nice !! 10/10 I wanna do this to my nonexistent house

  • @clarabowling8519
    @clarabowling8519 5 лет назад +9

    Thank you for sharing your experience! My husband will no ever, ever to anything to the house! " God bless you!!!! Your wife is a very lucky lady, I see she's also helping out " beautiful couple 💑.
    The cabinets and countertops look great. Awesome job .
    Blessed be to you and your family 🙏

  • @leakufner6422
    @leakufner6422 5 лет назад +6

    I love how real you keep the process, because most youtubers just make it seem like it's so much more work or lime you need magic to remodel a room like them haha

  • @KimberlyLeighAnn
    @KimberlyLeighAnn 4 года назад +2

    Wow! The removal of that top cabinet made an immediate difference

  • @rikkiperez9661
    @rikkiperez9661 4 года назад +19

    This video was INCREDIBLY helpful thank you so much for actually showing the process, I’ve seen lots of videos with just a before and after if the cabinets being removed and I had no idea that that’s how that goes 😅 great video!

  • @goodgirl5824
    @goodgirl5824 6 лет назад +13

    You did a wonderful job!! I love how the redo brightened your kitchen and gave it a clean look. I'm in the process of redoing my kitchen now, and you gave me a few great ideas. Thanks.

  • @mynameisaric
    @mynameisaric 6 лет назад +7

    nice budget renovation! I like that you took the time to explain the little details that most people take for granted, like installing a light! nice job!

  • @earlyturtle9172
    @earlyturtle9172 5 лет назад +636

    "We've been ducking under this for a long time"
    Wife- "10 years"
    The wife always knows.

    • @ambeegaming76
      @ambeegaming76 5 лет назад +6

      @@nothankyou3424 Wow never would have thought he was talking about sucking dick thought he meant she was just lazy

    • @jaeda88
      @jaeda88 4 года назад +2

      @@ambeegaming76 I'm English.. he confused the shit out of me.. I know you guys have Hummer vehicles..
      That alone shows my confusion... But now I know hes saying if she gave him head he would remodel the kitchen..! Wow!

    • @garyflythe1362
      @garyflythe1362 3 года назад

      That's why he changed the kitchen because of the wife thank God she didn't want stainless steel and she was willing to work for it women were the most difficult customers I ever worked for

  • @RS-ym9ve
    @RS-ym9ve 5 лет назад

    I have watched quite a few kitchen DIY Renovations and I wanted to compliment you... you explain things very well for some of us who don’t quite understand how to accomplish this task. You bring it Real. And I want to say thank you for the step by step instructions process. Thank you I enjoyed the way you walked us through the project from the beginning thru to the end.

  • @mrsterrell1994
    @mrsterrell1994 6 лет назад +4

    Wait! I’m 30 second in and I already love you 😂 the way you threw your tools on the counter ..... thats how you start a remodel project!

  • @suepoch3931
    @suepoch3931 6 лет назад +38

    No comments from anyone? Not even a hater? You did a great job! I'm looking to do inexpensive kitchen update myself so checking out a lot of RUclips remodelers for ideas. Taking that cabinet out opened the room up! Bravo! GreAt job!

    • @brianrehmann
      @brianrehmann  6 лет назад +3

      Thank you very much. I was waiting for comment lol! It's been almost a year and we are so glad we did it. Go for it!!!

    • @brianrehmann
      @brianrehmann  6 лет назад

      Please like and share!

    • @evonniechow8917
      @evonniechow8917 6 лет назад +2

      looks great! want to redo my kitchen cupboards as well but everything is much more expensive here (Jamaica) ... plus my countertops are a weird sealed finish so not sure how I'm gonna tackle that.

    • @honorthelegend1
      @honorthelegend1 6 лет назад +2

      This is beautiful. We watched this and went to Home Depot and the reuse store. Thank you.

  • @natalieoliver2280
    @natalieoliver2280 5 лет назад +15

    Great remodel on a budget! Love the cost and time breakdown. I would love to see more from you guys. Maybe a bathroom update?

  • @calditos333
    @calditos333 5 лет назад +9

    Removing that one cabinet was an improvement in and of itself . Thanks for the video.

  • @markfrank0924
    @markfrank0924 6 лет назад +10

    Nice job on the mini kitchen remodel. Funny how a little effort can yield such nice results and the best thing is, you did it yourself.

  • @lillylake
    @lillylake 5 лет назад

    Iv painted my kitchen cupboards once into a lovely french grey, now I’m starting on them again for a nice white/grey shade ( didn’t want just white so it was perfect for me to choose it) , Luckily my work tops are black/grey already!
    You did a lovely job .
    DIY always makes me feel good!

  • @bagpipes978
    @bagpipes978 2 года назад +2

    Wow, what a transformation! Great job! I have to remodel my own tiny dark kitchen so I greatly appreciate all of your helpful steps and advice. Thank you. Beautiful job!

  • @shecandoit4801
    @shecandoit4801 6 лет назад +9

    This is a job well done. It was very tasteful, especially the replacement of the light over the sink-well- the entire area really. As soon as you took the upper cabinet down, it opened the room nicely.

  • @diywithdaniellecolyer
    @diywithdaniellecolyer 6 лет назад +7

    This is such a great remodel! I'm excited to take some of these tips as I renovate my house right now!! Great job!

  • @matiasblanco4300
    @matiasblanco4300 4 года назад

    10 years wow thats amazing. My mom has been owning her home for almost 11 years now and I'm definitely thinking bringing my mom into the new year into today's. World let modernize her kitchen . This is awesome.

  • @arlanthaflowers464
    @arlanthaflowers464 5 лет назад +1

    You two are the "Dynamic Duo". Be proud of yourselves & that pretty kitchen.

  • @audnbob1
    @audnbob1 6 лет назад +57

    Paper template's always save the day! Good for you! I'm a 52 yr old wife/mother and when we bought this house back when I was 25ish,..my father and myself were doing work in the basement. Well, the window's had never been framed at all and it was built in the 60's so they were also not square. My Dad said, 'I don't know how we're going to frame these in, none of them are straight. Well, my building trade experience from high school kicked in! I was in trade's with my brother his best friend who became my high school sweetheart and husband of 30 yrs :)Template's!!! The window frame's came out perfect and my Dad was so proud of his daughter :) He couldn't believe I knew to do that, ha ha! Good time's :)

    • @LMCEK
      @LMCEK 5 лет назад +2

      Great memory ❤️ I had a similar moment when my ex and I were installing countertops lol. I came up with a solution to a problem that had 4 men stumped !

    • @audnbob1
      @audnbob1 4 года назад +1

      @@LMCEK You go girl lol!!!!

  • @mandersdaro8136
    @mandersdaro8136 5 лет назад +10

    Looks great! I love budget kitchen remodels! This is one of the best I've seen.

  • @scmtnchick
    @scmtnchick 5 лет назад +1

    I love your detailed explanations! New homeowner, no experience a all! Most diy videos are over my head. You all are great! Thanks

  • @TheSharron47
    @TheSharron47 5 лет назад

    Great job!!!! I cannot imagine anyone NOT painting their outdated dark cabinets. My house was built in 1952 and has the original kitchen cabinets. NO clue what the original color was but I have them painted a high gloss bristro white and they look amazing. Since I have antiques I didn't want to put in modern cabinets. I have however updated the hinges and door knobs. Your kitchen looks amazing!

  • @sharonmoneke1744
    @sharonmoneke1744 6 лет назад +5

    I subbed about two minutes into the video. I'm in the process of redoing my kitchen, and it's basically same color as yours. Thanks for all the detailed info. Very useful. Please make more videos like this.

  • @docdoctme
    @docdoctme 6 лет назад +3

    Great video! You gave me some ideas in some areas. The kitchen cane out beautifully especially for $500. You’re a good teacher/explainer. I could see you having your own home diy show. Thanks so much!!

    • @brianrehmann
      @brianrehmann  6 лет назад

      Thanks! That means a lot. I just filmed two more videos and working on the third right now!

  • @LMCEK
    @LMCEK 5 лет назад +1

    Wow that's the first painted countertop I've ever seen that actually looks GOOD! Way to go 👏

  • @24TRUTH1
    @24TRUTH1 5 лет назад +3

    Wow! That looks great! I love the countertops! Love how you and your wife worked on this project together! Bravo!! Liked and subscribed!

  • @tigerbalm666
    @tigerbalm666 4 года назад +3

    Great job! I highly recommend a paint with self leveling additive. You saved a lot of money and gained a lot of experience! Well done.

  • @PQueen-iz2iq
    @PQueen-iz2iq 4 года назад +8

    Love the video would love to see more of your work this was such a motivational video for me to be able to start on my kitchen thanks for the detailed prices an things you’ve used an the hours it took you I always be wanting to find people who does that but they never do so thanks a lot for showing that helps me out a lot

  • @MrsPumpkinCat
    @MrsPumpkinCat 4 года назад +1

    For all the keyboard warriors saying you should have done this, that, or the other first, or use different styles, forget them. This was a great $500 DIY that really updated your kitchen and using tools and supplies that all homeowners can use.

  • @CapturedVideosByGene
    @CapturedVideosByGene 4 года назад

    My wife and I are just about to buy a house and this is a great video. We want to eventually renovate but this will save us some money and time for the first year or two until we save up. Thank you so much.

  • @MilenaSimsic
    @MilenaSimsic 5 лет назад +5

    Great video! I love the quality and how you explained little details along the way. I'm starting a big kitchen project myself and this was very helpful :)

  • @chris210352
    @chris210352 6 лет назад +5

    I really liked your remodel. Surprised there are so few comments/likes etc. Well done!

  • @maryalex4806
    @maryalex4806 5 лет назад

    I have been trying to find videos on that countertop paint that includes counters like yours. Our countertops are blue with would around the edges just like yours! So glad to see that kit actually works we have been talking about redoing them!

  • @lightwavz
    @lightwavz 5 лет назад +1

    Love the great new look! I know everyone has different personal orders and their own rules and regulations for how they renovate, but knowing this is a "couple level" project AND affordable was key for me. Thanks for a great video, cabinet drops and all!

    • @brianrehmann
      @brianrehmann  5 лет назад

      Thank you! It was fun! I'll post an update soonish.

  • @kat1114
    @kat1114 5 лет назад +13

    Kitchen looks so pretty!! Try using a magic eraser on the microwave and stove to get the plasic parts white again. (I have the same issue with white appliances in my kitchen. Works great and takes off the yellowing. :) You guys did a great job!

  • @ramblin_man23
    @ramblin_man23 5 лет назад +6

    Great job y'all, gonna do this myself. You gotta throw out that standard screwdriver though and use a screw gun with a magnetic Phillips tip 👍

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 3 года назад

    Nice clean look, looks like brand new kitchen. Big improvements to countertops & cabinets. It creates a much more open look to your house (some like that, some want the kitchen separate, some even want the kitchen walled off separate). Kudos. Thanks for vid.

  • @jwl2469
    @jwl2469 3 года назад

    WOW…… whatta difference! It looks GREAT! I particularly love how you transformed the laminate counters to a glossy granite-like top surface!

  • @maryhall1181
    @maryhall1181 5 лет назад +8

    Beautiful! I would want the insides white too, so much easier to find things

  • @MtlQwn
    @MtlQwn 6 лет назад +9

    You guys did an awesome job, kitchen looks great!!

  • @karenreneelyles261
    @karenreneelyles261 2 месяца назад

    You did a great job refinishing -remodeling. I am impressed. It is so nice that you were able to get it done for $500. Maybe there is hope for me now.

  • @tacosmargs58
    @tacosmargs58 4 года назад

    this is fantastic. Beautiful makeover and I love all the details you give for those of us who don't have much experience

  • @nylotisslaughter7385
    @nylotisslaughter7385 6 лет назад +31

    Your white cabinets came out nice me and my son did mind about 2 weeks ago they were Brown old I just didn't like the look of them anymore so I decided to paint them white and he came over and help me we Prime them then painted them added new hand hinges on them because they had never had any and it made it look better because you can open it with a handle now instead of just touching the cabinet yours came out really nice too thanks for sharing just saying

    • @chrissharp8751
      @chrissharp8751 6 лет назад +5

      I like to imagine the person typing that speaks really fast and says it all in one breath.

    • @alexcastillo1384
      @alexcastillo1384 6 лет назад

      How much time take you?

    • @catspjs6229
      @catspjs6229 5 лет назад

      Id like to start off saying I am very stupid Next on your to do list : Stop being a grammar Nazi asshole. 😊😊

    • @Gino20202
      @Gino20202 5 лет назад

      @Alison Brown yes it really matters so we don't get a headache reading that run-on dribble.

  • @glenbutler9611
    @glenbutler9611 3 года назад +3

    This makeover turned out better than the original. For some youtubers with kitchen/bathroom makeovers, that is not always the case! It looks like it cost more than $500, and will improve the value of that kitchen by nearly $3 or $4K!

  • @LeCrenn
    @LeCrenn 4 года назад

    Nice job. It’s always amazing how much of a difference a coat of paint on the cabinets makes.

  • @sonickchri
    @sonickchri 5 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing this. I did my entire house DIY style (ripped out everything inside except the laundry room cabinets, closet poles and a few light fixtures). However, the floors throughout and the kitchen remodel I had a company do for me. With soft close, Lazy Susan and extra shaker white cabinets in the kitchen to match the rest of the house, I'm glad I didn't do that portion of the remodel myself.

  • @tammystockbridge6259
    @tammystockbridge6259 6 лет назад +34

    Not to criticize, It looks great. But the ground wire IS important, not as much for your LED light, but for the 110 power feeding it. Also NOTE: when working above a sink ALWAYS plug the sink 1st, it will prevent you accidentally loosing a screw or anything small down the drain.
    Great job on your kitchen. I love the colors too.

    • @FlyingPilot2012
      @FlyingPilot2012 5 лет назад

      I believe the fixture boxes in most old houses do not have a ground wire. Just hot and common.

    • @gogamog
      @gogamog 5 лет назад

      If the fixture and the light are non conductive a ground connection is not needed as it doesn't really do anything

    • @greenearthblueskies8556
      @greenearthblueskies8556 4 года назад

      I appreciate this info for myself

  • @joannapocock6055
    @joannapocock6055 5 лет назад +35

    "Hallelujah" finally someone that does things in a way that means we can all have a go!!!.
    I cannot stand those people that talk in a different language to us normal folks and make it so difficult to understand what they are talking about and doing !!

    • @nyab10kchannel
      @nyab10kchannel 4 года назад

      Joanna Pocock I love it!! So human and real!!! Lol

    • @jasony724
      @jasony724 4 года назад +1

      Cause they’re show offs and usually just blabbing about nonsense.

  • @lizabethfriesen6256
    @lizabethfriesen6256 5 лет назад +2

    Looks great! Perfect for a facelift if the cabinets are in good enough condition to work with.

  • @ashleyblackburn1311
    @ashleyblackburn1311 4 года назад

    Those simple changes made for a big transformation! So bright & open now. Great job!

  • @LesterSuggs
    @LesterSuggs 6 лет назад +3

    1:18 She didn't like that cabinet being gone at all, huh? LOL - Amazing transformation. Job well done. Saved a ton of money!

  • @Leomom18
    @Leomom18 6 лет назад +3

    I did the EXACT same thing to my kitchen. Saved a lot. I would only recommend the countertop paint for a temporary solution though. Mine started peeling over time because I wiped them down everyday.

    • @leighthomason2056
      @leighthomason2056 5 лет назад

      Dalaney Rosa it’s because there probably was not enough Polyurethane on the countertops just to let you know :)

  • @napamoonlight9997
    @napamoonlight9997 5 лет назад +1

    Taping or securing those cabinet doors prior to pulling down is a good option for safety minded folks.

  • @leifprice8836
    @leifprice8836 5 лет назад +1

    Budget DIY remodeling can be fun to watch. And this is one of them.

  • @larry5948
    @larry5948 4 года назад +12

    A trade tip !! When sanding dry wall in small areas,get a wall paper sponge and wet it,wring it out and you can sand without the dust.
    Great job

  • @rosesmith000
    @rosesmith000 4 года назад +6

    I'm not even 3 mins in and I'm obsessed with this channel. we also have the same floors lol... when that first cabinet came down it was so liberating!

  • @adorataylor8538
    @adorataylor8538 5 лет назад +1

    Been looking for a simple and to the point video for a beginner for a LONG time..

  • @AdamsMum8
    @AdamsMum8 4 года назад

    Really helpful for a complete beginner. I've shared it with several single ladies trying to do updates on a budget.

  • @stepffwilliams518
    @stepffwilliams518 5 лет назад +4

    this video gave me so much hope and life...yesss

  • @Paula-po9kx
    @Paula-po9kx 6 лет назад +80

    My kitchen is laid out almost exactly the same as yours, several years ago I removed that same cabinet hanging over the counter no regrets there. About seven years ago I painted my countertops using a bonding primer and four bottles of craft paint (.97 cents) from Walmart and finished with a polyurethane gloss sealer, done this over laminate turned out beautiful and has held up beautifully. Also done the bead board, painted cabinets black using chalk paint, never again will I use that. I love what you've done, good work.

    • @AcornHillHomestead
      @AcornHillHomestead 6 лет назад +5

      Paula Harris for our counters we also used the bonding primer and craft paint with several coats of polyurethane. I think its more flexible to mix colors. Works great and takes a fair amount of abuse. I was very careful not to get the obvious sponge painting pattern in a line by using a few different sized natural sponges and it turned out great. Sometimes it helps to tone down the white and gray sponging with more black paint so there is not so much of a contrast which can make it look cheap.

    • @dmsdana4501
      @dmsdana4501 6 лет назад +1

      Did you guys use oil-based polyurethane sealant or water-based?

    • @justicesmith6375
      @justicesmith6375 6 лет назад +2

      What's wrong with chalkboard paint?

    • @Paula-po9kx
      @Paula-po9kx 6 лет назад +2

      Dana LeValley I used water base paint and top coating.

    • @Paula-po9kx
      @Paula-po9kx 6 лет назад +2

      justice smith its chalk paint not chalkboard paint.

  • @lesleygilstrap824
    @lesleygilstrap824 5 лет назад

    Awesome video! We just bought a house and wanted to give the kitchen some updates. LOVE this example!

  • @JerriBerriW
    @JerriBerriW 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the video. We are revamping our kitchen now, and using your video as a key reference. I am hoping to put together a vlog for the process as well. Excited! Thanks again.

  • @kayc.8283
    @kayc.8283 5 лет назад +16

    Extend the end by an extra 30 seconds to show a full view of the "after" shots. Other than that awesome job!!😍

  • @brianrehmann
    @brianrehmann  6 лет назад +120

    Thank you for all the likes! Please subscribe because my friend Lee and I will be starting to create new videos soon and I think you will love them! Stay tuned!

    • @BigRigChronicle
      @BigRigChronicle 6 лет назад

      Dude at first I thought “holy shit is that bud From married with children”

    • @johneduardgabrielcruz2030
      @johneduardgabrielcruz2030 6 лет назад +2

      Before the video got to the counter-top I was pretty sure they were marble or granite! Good job!!!

    • @TheMoogoescow
      @TheMoogoescow 6 лет назад +3

      The pop-ups at the end make it impossible to fully see your list. :/

    • @jtypo
      @jtypo 6 лет назад

      Very nice counter top! For an even smoother finish you can try some rubbing compound with a 6 inch buffer, depending on the paint (if it's a hard drying paint) that could smooth it out further. If you do try it, you'd probably want to do the entire process you did on a test piece like 12x12 and then buff, if it doesn't work out then no worries, just a test piece!

    • @bltpod
      @bltpod 6 лет назад

      I subscribed just now! This video was great and very helpful. Thank you! I look forward to watching more!

  • @1971mav
    @1971mav 5 лет назад

    I like that there was team work with the husband and wife. That's how it should be. You share a home.

  • @jozeedz9549
    @jozeedz9549 4 года назад

    What a beautiful job. Loved the countertop painting. Getting ready to sell our house but would have loved to have done a counter top in that finish a few years back. Kudos to your helper. (I'm usually the assistant, too). Lol!

  • @lopezaoscar
    @lopezaoscar 6 лет назад +7

    You guys did an amazing job. Your kitchen looks so fresh and modern now.

  • @sonjajordan7512
    @sonjajordan7512 6 лет назад +9

    Great reno. Even the background music of the video is nice so as not to distract from presentation. Hope you don't mind some ideas, may or not help you.
    I would install a dimmer switch for the light above sink, and place some type of battery-powered light above bar/counter, or chargeable magnetic lamp you can place under cabinet over bar. You can screw on a flat metal plate under cabinet which the magnetic light will attach to. They have three light settings and last either 5, 8, or 35 hours on a single charge, according to dim, medium, or bright light setting use. They are small 8" tubes, make great task lights, or lower light while watching TV. They can be used for many hours during a power outage, are ready mobile lamp you can use anywhere about the house. Also you can do some creative things with battery-powered fairy lights for added ambience above the area over bar. They have many mustard seed sized lights that use very little battery consumption, about 150-200 hours on 3 AAA quality batteries. They add beautiful ambience for when you have dinner guests. These are just economical ideas of adding good lighting options without having to go into the drywall and run hard hardwiring. A small square wooden butcher block for a center work island would fit nicely in the open area of the kitchen. It has two lower slatted sheves where you can place perfectly-fitting wooden vintage style pepsi or coke crates in and use for storing spices. You can use the added storage space since you have a family, and not a lot of cabinet space. A center work island with cutting board surface plus handy spice/seasonings majorly enhances convenience during food and beverage preps, plus it keeps your food preps conveniently centralized and off the remainder of the kitchen counters. A white restaurant-grade cutting board can be cut to size for the top of the butcher block. You can purchase the clear rubber square grippers to stick under corners to prevent slippage on surface of cutting board while in use. A simple bamboo type Roman shade over the window would tie in nicely with the natural wood butcher block, giving some simple contrast and enhance the overall look of the window which is a major feature of the kitchen. Also, the white cutting board top would help tie in with the white kitchen cabinets.

    • @tinawilson4700
      @tinawilson4700 6 лет назад

      Sonja Jordan Wow that was nice for all the suggestions to help update and improve the kitchen! Wish it were more helpful comments like that

  • @favoritechrisitanmusic4902
    @favoritechrisitanmusic4902 5 лет назад

    Loved how everything came out. How handy it is to have a garage to work out of. One thing is that you guys worked your ways backwards once you removed the top ceiling cabinet. Glad to know and see that this happens in real life because life happens. Next time add an itemized price list on the items you purchased and then give the overall final cost (you forgot to include the added on countertop of the breakfast bar overhang along with the brackets underneath). I hope everything did come out under $500.00, of course I know the labor was free. You confirmed my long ago idea on what can be done to a freestanding cabinet to convert it into an island/counter breakfast bar.

  • @winniemoline8930
    @winniemoline8930 5 лет назад

    Great job. Paint the inside of the cabinets too makes it look cleaner and gives the illusion of more space

  • @Colaaah
    @Colaaah 4 года назад +13

    Great job, but always turn the mains off when doing electrical mate. I know the lightswitch cut the power off, but all it would have taken was for your little one to come into the room and decide to play with it and you would be fried. Not worth the couple of minutes you saved. Great DIY though...

    • @Crossword131
      @Crossword131 3 года назад

      Fried? With 120? Nope. A mild jolt. Try the dryer outlet for a coffee substitute and an old breaker box for a "cry for help" suicide attempt.

  • @alwaysandforever3260
    @alwaysandforever3260 4 года назад +3

    Lol that's a wife 👍 " we've been ducking under this for ..." she comes out and says "9 years" lol so perfect

  • @boog.2751
    @boog.2751 3 года назад

    Really enjoyed your video. You're knowledgeable and humble at the same time! I learned some new things. Thank you!

  • @emilywalton4105
    @emilywalton4105 2 года назад

    Smart this is what we're going to do. You saved money saving your cabinets. Instead of replacing them with a cheaper wood. You took advantage of what you had looks great.

  • @harrisonherring9194
    @harrisonherring9194 5 лет назад +325

    always such a shame when people do these types of renovation when they don't replace the old yellow outlets :(

    • @Achilles2011
      @Achilles2011 5 лет назад +11

      harrison herring right. Thought that right away

    • @RiverRat904
      @RiverRat904 5 лет назад +18

      We've been replacing a lot of them with the dual USB ports in them around the house. Especially next to our beds. We have 4 ports and 4 plugs next to each side of our bed.

    • @harrisonherring9194
      @harrisonherring9194 5 лет назад +3

      @@RiverRat904 we have them in the UK too - 2 outlets with 4 usb ports...

    • @harrisonherring9194
      @harrisonherring9194 5 лет назад +3

      very useful for charging stuff without using up a standard outlet

    • @hzauke
      @hzauke 5 лет назад +2

      @@harrisonherring9194 mine are 2 standard outlets and 2 USB port in one unit. 4 usb's are pretty impressive. Wonder if those are available in the US? I'll have to look. We just put a contract on a house today we will be remodeling.

  • @stepffwilliams518
    @stepffwilliams518 5 лет назад +9

    how could 1000 people thumbs down this video...team work made yalls dream work...great job...1001 likes from me 😍

  • @1065Olivia
    @1065Olivia 4 года назад

    It really looks fantastic! Getting ready to tackle some wooden ones from 1962. Along with formica counter top.

  • @steveanderson4761
    @steveanderson4761 3 года назад

    For someone who has no idea what you are doing I commend you for documenting it and showing the world.
    That said I would not do any of this in a 10k mobile home let alone a house.

  • @threelittlepigs7388
    @threelittlepigs7388 5 лет назад +187

    Me: why didnt he just blast those uppers out with a sledgehammer.?
    Kid comes running through a few seconds later
    Me: aaaaah! Good.

    • @molliemae6855
      @molliemae6855 5 лет назад +3

      Why would you use a sledgehammer to take down cupboards?!!

    • @threelittlepigs7388
      @threelittlepigs7388 5 лет назад +12

      @@molliemae6855 cuz its really fun!! 😛

    • @lql1094
      @lql1094 5 лет назад +7

      @@molliemae6855 Three Little Pigs is hyped-up by the demolition done on all those HGTV shows😂😂😂😂.
      They slow-motion the camera as the heavy sledgehammer demolishes "a cabinet"😂😂😂😂
      Some people get all in their feelings about this -- grunting noises and all.

    • @lql1094
      @lql1094 5 лет назад +7

      They might have salvaged and repurposed them.

    • @threelittlepigs7388
      @threelittlepigs7388 5 лет назад

      @@lql1094 oh i didn't evem think of that! You are so right!

  • @ronp6009
    @ronp6009 5 лет назад +92

    So, it's well over a year since you posted this. How is the paint job holding up?

    • @roselucas2760
      @roselucas2760 4 года назад +3

      Ron P, ha, no answer. Assuming the worse.

    • @LowKey_B
      @LowKey_B 4 года назад +17

      There’s literally an entire update video.

    • @gloriajean5360
      @gloriajean5360 4 года назад +6

      Maybe they dont read older videos comments anymore...

    • @mariakennison7892
      @mariakennison7892 4 года назад

      @@gloriajean5360 ;

  • @GirlsWithGuitars
    @GirlsWithGuitars 4 года назад +1

    As a 27 yr interior painter, the best wood primer is BIN by Zinsser is an shellac base primer for wood it will stop the resins in the wood from bleeding thru latex paint. :)

  • @sharonromine1982
    @sharonromine1982 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for this! It’s really helpful to have someone share using less money.

  • @belyndafarias4726
    @belyndafarias4726 6 лет назад +4

    Great Job!

  • @TheRealMichelleElynHogan
    @TheRealMichelleElynHogan 6 лет назад +243

    One change. No matter what else being done, do the counter last, especially if it is being painted.

    • @brianrehmann
      @brianrehmann  6 лет назад +17

      I know, but we had time restraints and so my wife needed to get it done then.

    • @brittanyzwerk3234
      @brittanyzwerk3234 6 лет назад +1

      Why do the counter last?

    • @mommabird2813
      @mommabird2813 6 лет назад +14

      brittany zwerk Incase paint drips on them from cabinets etc.

    • @stevenmorris2293
      @stevenmorris2293 6 лет назад +10

      Mask them

    • @rubythomas5138
      @rubythomas5138 6 лет назад +7

      im in the process of doing all of this to my kitchen and my impatient ass did the counters FIRST yesterday and now i'm regretting it lol cause we paint the walls today!

  • @edwardaldrich7213
    @edwardaldrich7213 4 года назад +1

    Amazing budget conscious redo! I really one day have to try the epoxy stuff on plywood for the "marble" look.

  • @markrayburn9994
    @markrayburn9994 4 года назад

    Awesome video. My heart stopped at 7:55 when you were screwing in that outlet with the flathead.. final destination.

  • @markcowan3366
    @markcowan3366 4 года назад +4

    Great overall, but man I wish you would have mentioned to cut the power at the breaker before removing/installing the light or dealing with electricity.

  • @patricedavis486
    @patricedavis486 6 лет назад +11

    Really nice job!

  • @maryjustice5266
    @maryjustice5266 5 лет назад

    Enjoyed this entire video, very informative, detailed, and so easy to understand and follow. Looking forward to more of your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this.

  • @janjones4772
    @janjones4772 4 года назад

    I love the way it turned out. I’m gonna try to re do my cabinet tops,Hope they turn out as good as yours,Thanks😊