There are degrees of plumbing difficulty. Plumbing is the same as electrical for me. I won't go past maybe the second degree of difficulty without brining in a pro, since I'm not a fan of floods and fires. I can swap out a faucet and change a drain plug, but that's the extent of it.
Top tip for painting over days same colour put paint tray and brush or roller in plastic bag tie off and put in refrigerator, next day pull out and you are good to go saves washout, time and paint.
Excellent video. I would add to the water shutoff - after shutoff, run the water from a downstairs faucet for a minute or two, to drain out what's in the pipes. And keep a small bucket handy.
I appreciate the feedback and you're absolutely right about running the faucets to drain the water - otherwise you'll get a bit of a surprise when you open the valve! Thanks for watching!
As a Designer/Colourist with over 40 years experience, the comment you made that a ceiling should always be a different colour than the walls is incorrect. If there is no crown molding and the walls are a neutral colour, the ceiling looks better if painted the same as the walls. This gives more height to the ceiling because there is no colour line to draw attention to the two areas. If there is crown molding, I prefer the ceiling and crown molding to be painted the same colour. If you are colour saturating a room, then baseboards, walls, crown molding and ceiling should be painted the same colour or the ceiling a lighter version of the wall colour. In speaking of ceiling colours, I prefer to never use ceiling white. If you must paint the ceiling a different colour than the walls, paint the baseboards, door and window trim, and the ceiling the same colour, a soft white or very light griege. Also, please use a flat paint on the ceilings and walls. This absorbs the light and you see the colour rather than a reflection that is shiny. It also hides imperfections. The trim can be eggshell, semigloss, or gloss, depending on the contrast you would like. One more tip: please paint the vents the same colour as what is around them. These should not be left white. They look best if they blend in rather than standing out and highlighted by a contrasting colour. Hope this is helpful to all who are trying to decide on painting the interior of their homes.
I think the more important point is if a homeowner decides to paint for re-sale, they should choose the right paint for re-painting. I just bought a house that the previous owners painted water-based paint over all the trim that had previously been painted with oil-based paint. The new paint is coming off in sheets from all the cabinets, doors and trim. ALL of it in a 2 story, 4 bedroom house. It's beyond infuriating.
Yes, all great tips! For imperfections you can think of it in terms of wearing that satin dress or the velveteen dress. Sure we love shiny but the satin will show every lump, bump or indent while the velveteen absorbs the light and will make everyone look smoother.
Painting entire house one or 2 colors, painting those oak grain cabinets white, changing lights and some plumbing fixtures, cleaning carpets,changing brass hardware to satin/brushed nickel as well as some mulch and light landscaping window cleaning are huge money makers amazing what a fresh looking house does to the perceived value
@@82dupont I agree! We painted with Benjamin Moore, during the early lockdowns in March 2020, then went back to do more rooms 2 years later and the same paint was nearly twice the price! I asked my cousin who works for the company what gives. He said big increases in ingredient and transportation costs.
We took our agent's recommendation for someone to do the work. He sounded like he was a professional but he was only a 'handyman,' if that. His wprk was profoundly sub-par. I would suggest researching their referral.
I had a little leak under my kitchen sink. I knew the pipes were old so I decided to get a whole new set up. Got the new set up, went in there to unscrew the pipe and it disintegrated in my hands.
@@savvyhomeseller I know, I thought about that. I decided just for giggles. I’d go ahead and change the pipes out in the bathroom too. It was just amazing how that pipe from the outside looked fine, but was basically paper Mâché when you touched it.
Very good and informative video. I am not a fan of Shark bites but certainly understand why they have become a go to for many folks. I think you might want to also focus on other areas like the age of the HVAC, water heater, gutters with covers and amperage of the electrical system. If the mechanicals are in good order in most cases the overall condition of the house will be good too. I wish you a great deal of success with your channel. Very straightforward and no BS. Have a good weekend.
Thank you for this. Im looking to sell this late Spring here in Southern California. My backyard is dirt and rocks. I was thinking to get it graded and plant grass to increase the value and attractiveness of my home.
In Los Angeles recessed lighting is super popular. People are putting it in. My house had a fire in 2018 and had to be pulled down to the studs. It was completely modernized including recessed lighting. I got two offers: one for $1.9 and the other for $2 million. 1600 sq ft house.
I really didn't care for some of her other videos. But i must admit, this one was very very informative and helpful. She made some really good points that helped me out.
Thank you! I’m always interested in DIY projects that I can do myself. Really appreciate your teaching skills so that I can get the right tools ( maximum importance to do the job correctly) and use them in the right way. 😊
I have been installing since Aug 2013. Earlier I used to solder but now shark bite fittings. It has o rings which cal leak if burr. You have Ball valve which is better than gate valve.
Great set of videos, and totally agree, EXCEPT for laminate floors. They are short-lived and a disaster, unless you see them as temporary staging for eye appeal. Tongue and groove particleboard will FAIL, especially because to make them quieter, they have this goofy foam underlay idea. That means of you are 200lb and standing on only one plank, it will sink down into the foam, just a few 100ths of an inch, but enough to fracture that weak particleboard tongue. Then as one plank protrudes, the very hard but brittle topcoat starts to chip. (Got a full refund when that happened.) But also, even without a fracture, one drop of water expands the particleboard at a joint and destroys it. Vinyl plank costs more, but installs faster and lasts longer.
VOCs and being in landfills forever make Vinyl plank a big NO for me. I went with strip braided engineered hardwood eucalyptus. Very hard, more resistant to water, and if you are careful with any glues, no chemical off gasing. It's also sustainable and if you get a good quality product, it will look like standard hardwood.
I had a good quality laminate for 15 years with 3 kids and it still looked great when I replaced with engineered hardwood. It was installed by a professional and was a great floor.
I think items that are in obvious need of repair, or truly dingy, painted walls, should be addressed. But there are a lot of things that are matters of taste. For example, some people prefer wood to be stained; some people prefer it to be painted. Changing your woodwork from one style to another will likely alienate as many people as you entice. For things that are in good shape, but might not be in line with current trends, I'd leave them alone and let the buyers change them to their taste, if they so desire. One thing I pretty much categorically agree with: if you have solid hardwood floors under wall-to-wall carpeting, pull that carpeting up. (And get some help, because it can be fairly labor-intensive.) If there's one thing people almost universally appreciate, it's hardwood floors--at least in parts of the country that don't receive excessive heat and/or humidity. (In hot or humid parts of the country, I can see a preference for other types of flooring, such as ceramic tile.) Personally, I don't care for laminate, and I wouldn't install it. Again, I see that as a matter of taste, and that's something I'd let the buyer do, if they want.
My state has rules about non-licensed plumbing work that can create huge snags when you go to sell your home. That's a big reason why realtors push sales without inspection here.
Great video and you are very handy. My only comment is, I am a pretty good handyman but I have had a lot of problems with the shark bite fittings I have installed and I no longer use them. I dont trust them for the long haul, good for a quick temporary repair maybe.
Fluorescent light fixtures can be replaced with LED light fixtures - either by removing the ballast and replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs (more involved process) or replacing the entire fixture. I did this in my basement a few months ago - replaced 2 old 4' fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures the same size - big improvement with a lot more light!
Abestos under the carpets are tile are a problem..Home Depot won't come in and replace floors...Also, everyone was tripping on floorboards...so easy to have a disaster with floors....
We had home depot come to give a estimate for new siding and roof but being the old siding shingles we had was from the 60s it was abestos and they passed on the job..
You just need to be very careful and spend time to understand what you are a dealing with. Minor changes like switches, outlets and lighting fixtures are something most homeowners can do without any issues. New wiring, depending on its complexity is something a homeowner can do or if beyond their abilities, I would agree and call an electrician.
If you feel insecure and uncertain, call a pro. It's really tiresome reading these "anyone can do this" remarks. NO, not everyone is capable of repairing or replacing electrical fixtures, AND houses differ enormously. There are systems, carpentry, and fixtures in my home that have not been updated since the house was built in 1941, and not only am I NOT touching them, but I will not hire anyone unfamiliar with old houses in my area.
You are right. I look at updates, if you don't apply the proper upgrades your simply won't sell at the highest market value possible. There is many financial metrics to actually quantify this. It's not that simple. She is simply feeding the machine. Personally I think people like new and clean.
Usually not as much as it cost. Sure, if you're fixing up a decades old, dilapidated room, it will certainly be more valuable than before. But the sale may not financially impprove as much as you spent.
Painting isn't that easy if you can't climb ladders, crawl around on the floor to paint low-down, hold your arms up for ceiling painting and cutting-in, need a scaffold for two-storey high ceilings, etc... And I find that rollers, brushes, trays used long enough for the paint to dry deep in the bristles are not reusable.
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Your DIY plumbing demo demonstrated why most of us need to hire a licensed plumber :-) Thanks!
I hear what you're saying and definitely agree that not everyone can (or should) take on plumbing repairs! Thanks for watching!
Yes im like ok you lost me there 😂
If you can type words on the internet you can definitely do plumbing repairs of the type Jen demonstrated here.
There are degrees of plumbing difficulty. Plumbing is the same as electrical for me. I won't go past maybe the second degree of difficulty without brining in a pro, since I'm not a fan of floods and fires. I can swap out a faucet and change a drain plug, but that's the extent of it.
I agree with these design tips, except flat paint on the walls . They will get dirty quickly . I prefer eggshell .
Eggshell shows defects on walls.
Top tip for painting over days same colour put paint tray and brush or roller in plastic bag tie off and put in refrigerator, next day pull out and you are good to go saves washout, time and paint.
Excellent video. I would add to the water shutoff - after shutoff, run the water from a downstairs faucet for a minute or two, to drain out what's in the pipes. And keep a small bucket handy.
I appreciate the feedback and you're absolutely right about running the faucets to drain the water - otherwise you'll get a bit of a surprise when you open the valve! Thanks for watching!
As a Designer/Colourist with over 40 years experience, the comment you made that a ceiling should always be a different colour than the walls is incorrect. If there is no crown molding and the walls are a neutral colour, the ceiling looks better if painted the same as the walls. This gives more height to the ceiling because there is no colour line to draw attention to the two areas. If there is crown molding, I prefer the ceiling and crown molding to be painted the same colour. If you are colour saturating a room, then baseboards, walls, crown molding and ceiling should be painted the same colour or the ceiling a lighter version of the wall colour. In speaking of ceiling colours, I prefer to never use ceiling white. If you must paint the ceiling a different colour than the walls, paint the baseboards, door and window trim, and the ceiling the same colour, a soft white or very light griege. Also, please use a flat paint on the ceilings and walls. This absorbs the light and you see the colour rather than a reflection that is shiny. It also hides imperfections. The trim can be eggshell, semigloss, or gloss, depending on the contrast you would like. One more tip: please paint the vents the same colour as what is around them. These should not be left white. They look best if they blend in rather than standing out and highlighted by a contrasting colour. Hope this is helpful to all who are trying to decide on painting the interior of their homes.
Thank you for sharing your point of view. What is customary for painting will vary depending on the area.
I think the more important point is if a homeowner decides to paint for re-sale, they should choose the right paint for re-painting. I just bought a house that the previous owners painted water-based paint over all the trim that had previously been painted with oil-based paint. The new paint is coming off in sheets from all the cabinets, doors and trim. ALL of it in a 2 story, 4 bedroom house. It's beyond infuriating.
@@savvyhomeseller Agree. I think white ceilings and leaving vents white gives a cleaner look
@@slewis3963 I don't agree with any of this.
Yes, all great tips! For imperfections you can think of it in terms of wearing that satin dress or the velveteen dress. Sure we love shiny but the satin will show every lump, bump or indent while the velveteen absorbs the light and will make everyone look smoother.
Painting entire house one or 2 colors, painting those oak grain cabinets white, changing lights and some plumbing fixtures, cleaning carpets,changing brass hardware to satin/brushed nickel as well as some mulch and light landscaping window cleaning are huge money makers amazing what a fresh looking house does to the perceived value
With regards to paint, you have to change the dollar from one to two because paint is through the roof, even at Home Depot and Blowes.
@@82dupont I agree! We painted with Benjamin Moore, during the early lockdowns in March 2020, then went back to do more rooms 2 years later and the same paint was nearly twice the price! I asked my cousin who works for the company what gives. He said big increases in ingredient and transportation costs.
We took our agent's recommendation for someone to do the work. He sounded like he was a professional but he was only a 'handyman,' if that. His wprk was profoundly sub-par. I would suggest researching their referral.
I had a little leak under my kitchen sink. I knew the pipes were old so I decided to get a whole new set up. Got the new set up, went in there to unscrew the pipe and it disintegrated in my hands.
Good thing the little leak didn't turn into a big leak while you were not home!
@@savvyhomeseller I know, I thought about that. I decided just for giggles. I’d go ahead and change the pipes out in the bathroom too. It was just amazing how that pipe from the outside looked fine, but was basically paper Mâché when you touched it.
Wow, this is some high-quality content! I'm surprised you don't have that many viewers/subscribers... YET! Keep up the good work -- thanks!
Very good and informative video. I am not a fan of Shark bites but certainly understand why they have become a go to for many folks. I think you might want to also focus on other areas like the age of the HVAC, water heater, gutters with covers and amperage of the electrical system. If the mechanicals are in good order in most cases the overall condition of the house will be good too. I wish you a great deal of success with your channel. Very straightforward and no BS. Have a good weekend.
Appreciate the feedback - thanks for watching!
Thank you for this. Im looking to sell this late Spring here in Southern California. My backyard is dirt and rocks. I was thinking to get it graded and plant grass to increase the value and attractiveness of my home.
What a great video with practical advice. New ideas vs. rehash of the usual advice one hears on this topic. 👍🏽👏🏽
I appreciate the feedback - thanks for watching!
In Los Angeles recessed lighting is super popular. People are putting it in. My house had a fire in 2018 and had to be pulled down to the studs. It was completely modernized including recessed lighting. I got two offers: one for $1.9 and the other for $2 million. 1600 sq ft house.
New Subscriber! Your knowledge, skills and understanding is amazing. Thank you. Will be binge watching your other videos.
Appreciate the feedback - thanks for watching!
I really didn't care for some of her other videos. But i must admit, this one was very very informative and helpful. She made some really good points that helped me out.
Thank you! I’m always interested in DIY projects that I can do myself. Really appreciate your teaching skills so that I can get the right tools ( maximum importance to do the job correctly) and use them in the right way. 😊
You are so welcome! Learning about and then completing a project is very empowering!
I love coming across RUclipsrs that share something of value. Thank you.
Thanks Jen. Your videos are awesome. ✌️😊🌈
Appreciate you watching!
I have been installing since Aug 2013. Earlier I used to solder but now shark bite fittings. It has o rings which cal leak if burr. You have Ball valve which is better than gate valve.
Be careful,do your research 😮
My original 1968 kitchen was disgusting so I’m glad my kitchen, doors and flooring are updated.
Thanks for sharing!
Great set of videos, and totally agree, EXCEPT for laminate floors. They are short-lived and a disaster, unless you see them as temporary staging for eye appeal. Tongue and groove particleboard will FAIL, especially because to make them quieter, they have this goofy foam underlay idea. That means of you are 200lb and standing on only one plank, it will sink down into the foam, just a few 100ths of an inch, but enough to fracture that weak particleboard tongue. Then as one plank protrudes, the very hard but brittle topcoat starts to chip. (Got a full refund when that happened.) But also, even without a fracture, one drop of water expands the particleboard at a joint and destroys it. Vinyl plank costs more, but installs faster and lasts longer.
VOCs and being in landfills forever make Vinyl plank a big NO for me. I went with strip braided engineered hardwood eucalyptus. Very hard, more resistant to water, and if you are careful with any glues, no chemical off gasing. It's also sustainable and if you get a good quality product, it will look like standard hardwood.
I had a good quality laminate for 15 years with 3 kids and it still looked great when I replaced with engineered hardwood. It was installed by a professional and was a great floor.
Professional plankNOT laminate 😊
I think items that are in obvious need of repair, or truly dingy, painted walls, should be addressed. But there are a lot of things that are matters of taste. For example, some people prefer wood to be stained; some people prefer it to be painted. Changing your woodwork from one style to another will likely alienate as many people as you entice. For things that are in good shape, but might not be in line with current trends, I'd leave them alone and let the buyers change them to their taste, if they so desire.
One thing I pretty much categorically agree with: if you have solid hardwood floors under wall-to-wall carpeting, pull that carpeting up. (And get some help, because it can be fairly labor-intensive.) If there's one thing people almost universally appreciate, it's hardwood floors--at least in parts of the country that don't receive excessive heat and/or humidity. (In hot or humid parts of the country, I can see a preference for other types of flooring, such as ceramic tile.)
Personally, I don't care for laminate, and I wouldn't install it. Again, I see that as a matter of taste, and that's something I'd let the buyer do, if they want.
Very comprehensive!
My state has rules about non-licensed plumbing work that can create huge snags when you go to sell your home. That's a big reason why realtors push sales without inspection here.
Painting ease definitely varies depending on layout and height of vaulted ceilings. Pros only for my house.
You are so veto helpful! Thank you! You make it so much less intimidating.
You are so welcome!
Great work by the way !!!
Right to the points and good dIY .
I like your advice.
I'm so happy you found the advice helpful, thank you for watching!
Loving your videos!
My girlfriend loved the in depth demonstrations!!! thank you!!!
Appreciate you watching!
100% ROI: flooring, paint neutrals, plumbing leaks, led lighting-kitchen/hall/bathrm/entry/patio/, curb (mulch) appeal, paint front door.
Thank you for your informative real estate videos!
You're very welcome - appreciate you watching!
Amazing Content! Thanks for sharing! May God Bless you!
Thanks for watching!
Great video and you are very handy. My only comment is, I am a pretty good handyman but I have had a lot of problems with the shark bite fittings I have installed and I no longer use them. I dont trust them for the long haul, good for a quick temporary repair maybe.
Great video thank you
I’m # 908. I can see this channel taking off 🛫 see you at a 100k soon .. videos are great ..good luck
Thanks so much for the feedback - appreciate you watching!
You put a lot of trust in homeowners! :)
It's all about someone's skill set - calling a contractor is also a great option!
So wondering if we should replace old carpet with a hardwood or laminate instead of new carpet?
Good info…
Excellent video.
Appreciate your feedback - thank you for watching!
great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Any ideas about fluorescent light fixtures? Would love to replace. Thank you.
Fluorescent light fixtures can be replaced with LED light fixtures - either by removing the ballast and replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs (more involved process) or replacing the entire fixture. I did this in my basement a few months ago - replaced 2 old 4' fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures the same size - big improvement with a lot more light!
@@savvyhomeseller Thank you. Now off to Lowes. 😀
Excellent! Lowes is my favorite toy store LOL - good luck!
Abestos under the carpets are tile are a problem..Home Depot won't come in and replace floors...Also, everyone was tripping on floorboards...so easy to have a disaster with floors....
We had home depot come to give a estimate for new siding and roof but being the old siding shingles we had was from the 60s it was abestos and they passed on the job..
I wouldn't call it improving property value and would call it maintaining property value.
I’d be very, very careful dealing with electrical. Definitely call an electrician.
I agree - if you're not 100% confident and knowledgeable about the repair, definitely call a professional.
It’s not rocket science, especially if you’re just replacing a device.
@@savvyhomeseller Are you a gay ?
You just need to be very careful and spend time to understand what you are a dealing with. Minor changes like switches, outlets and lighting fixtures are something most homeowners can do without any issues. New wiring, depending on its complexity is something a homeowner can do or if beyond their abilities, I would agree and call an electrician.
If you feel insecure and uncertain, call a pro. It's really tiresome reading these "anyone can do this" remarks.
NO, not everyone is capable of repairing or replacing electrical fixtures,
AND houses differ enormously. There are systems, carpentry, and fixtures in my home that have not been updated since the house was built in 1941,
and not only am I NOT touching them, but I will not hire anyone unfamiliar with old houses in my area.
What to do with quality oak floors that squeak?
Nice content
Thanks for watching!
Never use sharkbite fittings inside a wall or ceiling. Even if installed correctly they will eventually leak.
Hi Jen, I don’t believe investing $1000 and getting a $1000 increase in property value is a 100% ROI 1:01
You are right. I look at updates, if you don't apply the proper upgrades your simply won't sell at the highest market value possible. There is many financial metrics to actually quantify this. It's not that simple. She is simply feeding the machine. Personally I think people like new and clean.
What about replacing windows on an older home
5 hammers, 3 clocks for most homeowners to do themselves.
5 dollar signs when you pay some window company bandits to install.
Beware the integrated LED light fixtures, the ones with no bulbs. Mine died after 2 years and you have to replace whole fixture.
I live in Michigan, zip 48301 , 48302. Please suggest a real estate agent with contractor
Connections. Thanks
Nancy
You’re incorrect..Renovating kitchens & bathrooms do make the value go up.
I’m curious to know where you found the research data to back up this statement.
Usually not as much as it cost. Sure, if you're fixing up a decades old, dilapidated room, it will certainly be more valuable than before. But the sale may not financially impprove as much as you spent.
Something tells me you don’t really paint that often.
What makes you think that?
I totally disagree. Ceilings SHOULD be white. painting walls and ceilings the same color looks cheap and is the cheap way out for painters.
LED LIGHTS GIVE OUT LOADS OF RADIATION AND DAMAGE YOUR EYESIGHT! INCANDESCENTbetter for health!
Painting isn't that easy if you can't climb ladders, crawl around on the floor to paint low-down, hold your arms up for ceiling painting and cutting-in, need a scaffold for two-storey high ceilings, etc... And I find that rollers, brushes, trays used long enough for the paint to dry deep in the bristles are not reusable.
Why would you tell people to cut the wires instead of undoing them?? Worst advice ever
Plants aren't $1