I'm Getting SICK of These Clueless Contractors...
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Hey Gang! We're on an Emergency Project today. Our Mom/Grandmother fell and broke her hip, she's in the hospital all fixed up and recovering well! But when she gets back home, we don't want her to have to step over a massive tub in order to get clean. So we're ripping out her existing tub/shower and building and installing a curbless shower accessible to wheelchairs and walkers. It's going to be super nice and we're excited to surprise her with this upgrade. Along the way, we find some pretty frustrating building "techniques" that result in rotted wood, which if we didn't catch now, could have been devastating to someone down the road. We see this all too often, and manufacturers make it too easy to do a good, clean job for people to skimp on the important details.
We're excited for this project and we'll also keep you up with the main one! Thanks for watching gang and we'll see ya in the next one!
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I appreciate that you leave in the "nasty surprises" that you find when you're working. A huge component of fatiguing in house repair for me is how every little thing turns into huge projects because the handyman that had his hands in before me did something stupid and there's always more that needs replacement than you planned. I appreciate seeing those moments, of "oh no, I hope there isn't rot under here" because that is relatable.
Yep. A bunch of homeowners and/or contractors doing work in a house over the years and not doing things properly because they either want to save a quick buck or they simply didn't know any better can cause some serious problems in the long run for a house. And when people are planning on selling in the near future and don't care one bit if their work will last for years to come because by then it's the next homeowners problem
I’m glad I’m not the only one who spends their weekends and vacations working on everyone else’s house!
Story of my life 😂👊
Wow. I worked a lot with my dad, but Jordan has the ultimate experience, all the practice, techniques and planning, avoiding common mistakes, and learning from the more difficult ones. And documenting all this. And you guys are communicating so good with each other.
Always nice to see people care so much about their mom and pops
If you got a 90 year old mama that explains how your such a legend bud! God bless you guys!
Thx Ben 👊👍
I have done more tub change over than I can count. It's great seeing old customers 10 to 40 years later still happy with my work. Treat them all like your mom. Be blessed
Thx Jason 👍
I used to install doors for Home Depot. When we removed the old door it was amazing how much rot was under the door due to improper insulation. It really opened my eyes to the importance of doing things correctly. Great video!
Much appreciated 👊👍 thx for always commenting 💪
Most of the time it is not from improper installation. It is improper design. Any door with a wooden jamb and no roof above needs a screen door. the seal fails between jamb and sill lets water in and rots everything under. sliders is the only door i would install with a roof.
You might want to consider a linear shower drain against the side exterior wall instead of the typical round drain in the center.
Do you have a link for that drain?
I agree!!!
We discussed that last night👊
My thoughts exactly
a linear drain in the entry to the shower catches water that would otherwise run out onto the floor.
This project is probably already done, but if it isn't, I'd STRONGLY recommend an opening wider than three feet into the shower. In fact, I'd leave the entire opening there. Three feet is barely wide enough to comfortably get a wheelchair through, and NOT wide enough to then maneuver it into place for a shower, particularly if someone will eventually need to be in there WITH your mom to help her bathe. Trust me. We went through that with my Dad and were SO glad we left the entire front open because we needed to get right in there with him. Also, be sure to put in both a long vertical AND long horizontal grab bar in there for her in case she needs to transfer to a bench, etc.
Hear, hear!
Why not just install a walk-in bath that has the seat already built in? Can't get much safer than that! Love the video. Good luck.
@@WVRetreat a walk-in bath for a wheelchair bound person..........?
that's how it's done in nursing homes and for all the reasons you list great job
Yes. And there are specs for that sort of thing so no one has to guess.
Please do larger than a 3' opening, if she's got a caregiver assisting, 3' is going to be hard to maneuver for both.
You’re a good son 😊
I heard he gave her a really good price! 😅
I come from a contracting family, the 3 largest contributors to unpaid work in the life of a general contractor are mothers, wives and daughters. ;) My mother gets a bath remodel every 6-8 years and there's only 1 bathroom in the house! My father says it's easier than arguing. :)
I've been with a remodeling company for 8yrs. We focus mostly on showers/tubs and surrounds. We add extra/taller flange to our shower bases and tubs. Your mom's tub is evidence of WHY! I love extra precautions! Better safe than sorry! Also, we do solid surfaces because tile can get NASTY, even when done "right'
You have a good point about tile, but one way to fix that is to keep it dry with good airflow, light and people who care enough to dry it off with an old towel. In most cases, that is unlikely to happen.
@@jamesflynn10 absolutely! Who re-seals grout lines, too? 😆 Have a great weekend buddy!
@@curiouscat3384 they are a solid surface, cultured marbleous material. Tons of trims and accessories
@@curiouscat3384 onyx....they are panels. For showers. Solid surface panels (mentioned in my first comment response to you) that you can find sold at L.OWes
@@ryanepps771
Aren't you still relying on chaulk at the panel seams?
Glad you guys did this project. You can see the mold on the bottom left corner at the front of the tub in the opening shots of the video, and after all the commentary about the age of the house and the slow reveal of the contractors' methods, this was a well-needed update for your mom. Great job!
Your goodness shines through as bright as the sun. God bless you, your family and especially your mom.
Thx Mark 👊👍
I got asked by a slumlord to “Fix two tiles” in a basement suite bathroom. and got yelled at after with two fingers I pulled a 3 foot x 3 foot section of tile and sopping wet drywall into the tub. The problem was that the ancient taps were dripping off the back of the assembly for years and years. Had to reframe the whole partition wall between the tub and the kitchen. And of course, the 220v for the stove was on that wall, down at the floor. I demo’d the whole wall by hand, no tools required, everything was so rotten.
I hope slum lords get what they deserve in the after life.
Dang that sounds really bad. I demo'ed a shower once where the subfloor and joists we're complete gone underneath. The renter lady didn't want any issues with the landlord so she kept quiet about the issue. It was kind of scary tearing out the pan cause it was being held up by rotted wood and the cement itself lol. And that on a raised foundation. Oh and the studs to the exterior wall we're completely shot too!
Love how you guys jump right in and tackle the rot. Now that's bravery. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Hope mon / grandma makes a speedy recovery.
no wall, don't block any of the opening! leave the whole area open. makes it SO much easier for access and a shower seat and someone to possibly be there helping her. just pull the shower curtain over!. That is what is in the elderly housing bathrooms in Needham, Mass. and it is a dream to use! also has a nice wall mounted quickie electric heating unit in the bathroom/ toilet area! excellent video, I want to do the same in my bathroom, but completely open shower end of the room.
Just lost my dad at 60, you're blessed!
My only beef is that the video came to an end. God bless your mom Paul. We’ve all had to deal with aging parents and broken hips. She’s lucky to have the two of you.
This is awesome. I'm buying a house up in Oregon that was built in 1999. It has bathtubs in both bathrooms and I want to tear out the one in the master and replace it with a curbless shower, just like you are doing here. My wife is handicapped and can't step over the edge of a tub. I've never seen much value in bathtubs in both bathrooms anyway, you really only need 1 bathtub in a house.
Buying a new house. Being built. I opted for walk-in showers in 2 of the 3 bathrooms. Cause you always need at least 1 tub for children or a sits bath. [ask me how I know that one!]
@@harryl7946 Exactly!!!
Thats the stuff I do for my mom. And thats why I watch you guys. love the fact your son works with you. Mine are 22 and 18 and I know it is sometimes difficult. You both are awrsome
You're a legend Paul! Great love on you for setting your Mom up for a safe way to bathe. She should replace the pictures on the wall of random landscapes with pictures of all her children and grandchildren, at least that way she'll see all your smiling faces when she's in the bathroom and remember her legacy.
Consider using Ditra system, included a curb-less shower with Ditra foam shower pan and drain (could use the linear option if you have the budget), heated floor throughout the bathroom AND shower. Did this in a recent basement remodel in my house and love it!
Your video was a great teacher for me. Thank you. While watching your demolition, it reminded me of my deceased cousin. He claimed to be a grand auto mechanic. He was, as far as disassembly was concerned. But he couldn't figure out how to get the parts back on. I can't wait to see how your assembly goes. My wife and I are in our seventies, and this might be my next DIYer project.
Suggestion: make the shower 48 inches and the opening 48 inches also - this allows for better maneuvering of a wheelchair in that shower.
Its 60" but i thought the same thing. A wall makes everything more difficult to build and use. the only reason for a wall is a bench
@@guyod1 - I wasn’t going for ADA, just trying to give him a workable number there. Sixty would be a two foot change that looks like would become a massive undertaking.
@@stevebabiak6997 the opening is already 60"
@@guyod1 , yes, I was referring to the depth from the wall.
Watching shows like this makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one that finds rotten wood and hidden problems every time I start on a "quick project" on one of my houses........
Story of my life. Lol, Rot or more rot.
Or termites
Your so right nearly every time I do a shower I run into some sort of rot problems.
@@johnhaller5851 YES! How could I forget about our wood devouring insect friends!
Let's not forget about carpenter ants either!
Living here in Florida there's no shortage of moisture and no shortage of wood eating insects 😡😡😡
@@lustfulvengance Bit of a weird tip, but you might be able to find certain forms of fungus that are anti-fungal (yes, you read that right) and treat wood that way. I've never heard of it being used in the construction industry, but Stradivarius violins were all treated with an anti-fungal fungus and that's why they're still playable instruments.
This is gonna be a good series! 🙏🏻 for a speedy recovery for your mother!
Thx 👊👍
Remodels are so much fun! It's just a bunch of surprises at every turn. I've had to tear out and replace floors due to water leakage too. You just never know what you're going to get. Great job!
Another great installment. Watching you clear out that dry rot is therapeutic just like popping bubble wrap. :) Looking forward to the next one.
I used to work for a small general contractor, and the way you think is exactly how we used to operate. I'd have you work on my house in a heartbeat.
I just discovered the Stud Pack a couple of months ago and have basically binge watched your entire library!! You guys are talented and we appreciate all the you do!! This is the closest I've seen Paul come to losing his composure (at 9:25) and I entirely understand and commend your self control. Keep up the amazing work!!!
I'm a small contractor,and Everytime I To our channel I learn more stuff,Bless your Mom,and keep up the good work!👍👍👍👍👍
Nice little project will put a smile on Moms face, you guys rock. My mom is 90 with two fake hips and Im always worried about her slipping on the ice.
Kudos to your mom for living alone at 91. Well I'm assuming that she is living alone. I fully expect to hear her using her new shower well into her century years.
Raises his hand. Mom needs an exterminator. As they pull out the first panel of sheetrock out of the house, you can clearly see a cockroach scurry across the panel.
I actually really appreciate you finding the damage and how to fix it. Most people find this stuff and so many other youtubers don't show hard jobs they show simple new construction or perfect replacements. It really is good to know how to deal with these issues when you find them.
Depending on how much you need to drop those floor joists in the shower. You could sister 2x4s at the depth you need and install the plywood between the joists. Keep up the great work!
That’s our plan 👊👍
alternately, with the support as close as it sounds like it is, cut those joists out, and put in lower joists.
@studack this!!!
Curbless showers *rock*. Don't forget the "trench drain"... *super easy* to clean! That tub came out *way* too easy, though... let's see a cast-iron one, where they build the bathroom around the tub! Great videos, guys!
HOLY MOLY Paul! I can see how you're getting SICK of these clueless contractors! Glad you fixed it up!
Love the “rough in” for the old tub drain, looks like mine. Fortunately no mice, cold, or hot air dared pass through.
Knowing the horrific mortality rates for the elderly that break hips, I'm glad to hear your mom is doing great and will soon be coming home to a purdy new shower. The scariest part of any remodel is finding out what hidden surprises may lie behind the outer cosmetics.
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Wish I could find contractors like you.
Ask your friends who they've used. Word of mouth is the best advertisement.
There are lots of us out here. I agree, ask friends or family etc. I don’t advertise at all, strictly word of mouth.
I believe the best craftsmen don't advertise. They don't need to and most probably don't want to.
Since I used to be in the business, my friends are all asking. Visited with an old high school friend two years ago & she had found one she was extremely satisfied with. Only problem is, she kept him busy for an entire year, then her sister, & now her parents have enough work for him that he’ll be able to retire off of them.
Another suggestion: consider using a channel drain. A wheelchair in the center will potentially cover the round drain opening, a channel drain close to an edge might serve better. And the bonus comes from when wheelchair comes out, the excess water that comes with the chair can be squeegeed into the channel near the edge.
I'm a big fan of "clean as you go"....thanks guys!
You are a great son, glad that you and your siblings are taking care of your mother. My wife is next to the youngest of ten and everyone helps mommy. Mommy who is 93 says if one woman can raise 10 kids, surely 10 kids can take care of one old woman.
This is what happens when you hire based on cost, there is a difference in the finished product with a more expensive contractor.
I do not source anything from Home Depot or Lowes only a quality plumbing supply house and that goes for the other materials too.
Home Depot used to sell stainless steel braided lines if you needed one and not they sell braided plastic to look like it’s a metal braid, just one example of profit before product. You can follow that throughout the store. The only place they are forced to match in like kind and quality is if it’s a scheduled piece of piping or fitting.
I’m in business for 45 years and that’s because I ask for the price I want to do a job 100% and that’s the job they get. My wife said in the 45 years she’s heard the messages (left on plenty loud) on the answering machine or answered the phone and took messages, she has never heard a not nice or nasty call ever. This is all from being trained by an old school craftsman who said do it right or don’t do it at all. Never price your job to compete with a hack.
Thx Clint 👍💪
I’m 80 and still involved. One thing I’ve learned, The level of education is the most important item on the long list of qualifications. And that takes years of dedication. I reply to you because I totally agree with you. God bless y’all.
Paul, I'd look at a schluter shower pan and shower kit. Amazon shows availability for early February delivery. I have a 48x72 I didn't use I could send you but only 160 at Amazon and would get therefaster. I would put in a bench for your mom with a half wall and niche along with a hand held shower near by. Call schluter and see if they could help you out since you said you cant get their product as you have used them in past videos. I'll test you pic of my curbless shower
Not arguing but as a senior, I think I'd rather have a shower chair with adjustable height than a bench. I'm thinking a bench would be cold when you first sit down and too far away from the shower head.......?
@@curiouscat3384 That's why I added ditra heat to the bench and a separate hand held shower head next to the bench on a rail. I used a thermostatic valve with a valve to switch between shower heads.
@@michaelwilliams5673 now you're talkin' :)
I love the care and precision you guys put into every project. I wish it would be simpler to find contractors as detailed as you. Idea for a future series; Hiring a good contractor who will sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to.
God bless you for taking such good care of your mom. Both of my parents have passed away. Miss them everyday. Looking forward to your next video. Sending prayers for your mom’s speedy recovery!
Shower two options. Roll in and side transfer.
Side can be closer to 38x38. So you can expand space to toilet beyond for side transfer there. These are available as pre made units
Roll in is typically 60x3#
Depending upon framing orientation you could install a continuous drains between the shower and floor.
Also are you doing anything for the vanity and toilet? Is door width enough?
Im excited to see the plumbing! Thank goodness so much of the framing was still in good shape.
Wow!!! What timing !! I’m ready to do one of my bathrooms, this video series was right on time. You guys are the best, I learn something from EVERY video, Thanks !!!!
My dad died when i was 12 in 98.. my mom is 61 now.. I hope she lives till 91 like yours glad to see you can do a project like this for her
Sorry to hear about your mom, mine fell about a month ago and broke her hip and elbow. She’s almost 90. 🖖
We bought a house where the tiling around the tub/shower combo was adhered right to drywall (with mastic, of all things) and I cannot stress enough how bad of an idea this is for any would-be renovators. Thank god we were going to renovate the bathroom anyway. I started pulling the tile off the wall and the trim around the window in the shower hadn't been sealed properly (or at all...) nor had the cut-outs for the shower fixtures. Anywhere water COULD get in, it DID, and that drywall was BLACK AS NIGHT and SOFT.
I’m remodeling our bathroom right now. If it’s any comfort, you’re not the only one dealing with rotten lumber!
Just subscribed!
I can smell the mildew through the video. It's weird how the brain can convert visuals into mental smells.
A big time bummer for all the work facing you in the next several days. But great for us. More SP vids. Yay! Very sorry about your mom. I will be praying for her and, of course, the very likable Stud Pack. Rock On! 🙏🏻👍🏻
To work next to this guy with this much knowledge and the "want" to teach would be priceless
I did the same for my mom in Indiana and she loved the full-size shower pan for a few years before finally going to assisted living. I ended up putting one in my house and I love it. Hoping I got 20 or so years before I got to move, but still why step over a tub wall and I never take a bath. Good stuff and the fact you help your kids and mom means more than anything else.
Been doing what you're doing for 25yrs.
You're the real deal!
Much appreciated Steven 👍💪
Love this channel. Been watching and learning for a bit. I'm 7 days into a rebuild of a 60ft wall of my house. I'm with you on the crappy contractors. Definitely why my home needs a full rebuild of ever exterior wall. Have to re frame every window in my house due to water and termites. They just cut bigger holes into the stucco for the new windows and didn't flash anything. Just got framing done for the chimney chase today that was so rotted that the only support it had was the stucco siding 😂. I can share some pics for y'all if you'd like. It's damn hard work but it's an accomplishment doing it on your own and doing it right!
Yikes! I just opened up a small addition that was built with no wall framing, just held up by a couple posts and the stucco siding like you describe 😂 I can’t believe what must have run through some people’s minds about what is acceptable
Nice of you to do this, curbless shower is great. BUT if you wanted to 'go all in' then you should look at an Assisto or Elevate tubs. They are like a regular tub, but tub is at seat height, one side slides down to allow access, it lifts up to seal. Fills while you are in it, then drains into a lower tub, so tub goes from full to empty in 10 seconds and you lower the door and slide out in a seated position. No stepping over any curb, no waiting for a 'walk in tub' to drain. Perhaps expensive, but we have found in worthwhile....
Usually you have enough slope by removing 3/4" sub floor, sister 2x4 or 2x6 3/4" below existing joists then fill gap in between joists. Basically you are making new sub floor even with existing joists. Then you can either go for pre-made foam shower floor or make your own mud floor. Water proofing membrane or roll on membrane (such as RedGard) works better because it will also save thickness.
DAMN!!!! She's 91?!?!?! That's impressive :O!!!
On the bright side, 30 years ago made it easy to remove 1 wall of tile lol
Thank your home repair/renovation dad and brother.
Keep all the good parts for the next video, I don't want to miss anything
Deja Vu! I rebuilt my son's first home's bathroom with the exact same rot damage. You were telling my story. Excellent work. Do it right, do it once.
We basically box out a section of the floor framing and install smaller joists to drop the shower “area” about 2”. Then we can install the drain and set the slope with deck mud before waterproofing with Kerdi. The smaller joists in the sunken boxed out area allow you to keep the required clearance in the crawl space below without excavation as well.
really focus on handholds in lots of places and different heights for standing or sitting. one of the big anxieties for older people is the ability to have something to hold on to when sitting, standing, entering, or leaving any structure. If you watch old people walk you will see their eyes travel constantly looking for strong places to braces themselves. since you guys have access to the studs, use that as an opportunity to really fortify lots of good, strong handholds.
Yep. Pretty sure he’s always added plenty of 2x6 backing in any locations needed just for that, as well as for future needs. You only want to open it up once. ;)
I feel for your mom, currently recovering from a 15ft + fall broken arm/ shattered pelvic bone, while in hospital had my bathroom remodeled, had the tub removed and replaced with 5.5ft walk in shower. It was a necessity for my recovery. just being able to take a shower is amazing. So in short prayers will be sent
Awesome thx Eric 👍 wishing you a speedy recovery as well 👊
We are remodeling our builder grade home bit by bit! Usually I like to watch multiple videos on something before we attack it, but since finding your channel I feel like you cover so many things so thoroughly that I can attack whatever it is this builder grade granny house throws at us! I am sorry that the build in your mother's bathroom was so poor, but I get the feeling all of your headache is going to help us immensely when we convert our main bathroom tub into a shower stall (we are anticipating water damage as well). So thanks for all the work on this channel!
+1 to all of Carole Warner's suggestions about a full width recess, perimeter drain, access for a carer and handrails. I used to work for our CIty Corporation modifying bathrooms for our older residents so they could remain in their own homes. Also, scalding is a real danger... turn the hot water heater down to 50°C. The house is for her...if anyone else needs hotter water, they can boil it.
Good work and thanks for the instruction along the way makes the video way more interesting than a time lapse or other method
Great video! Hope you gentlemen are adding blocking and grab bars to the walls. Great for unsteady, weak, or disabled people to have something to hang onto. A bath chair would be nice, too.
Got all of the above 👊👍
Studpack Sunday!! Thank you guys!! Keep up the good work!!
I like seeing demolition and how to see rot dealt with. You guys use any specific products for mold remediation?
Wine vinegar melts mold away.
@@charlesrbarbour1266 really? Interesting. What do the crawl space companies use?
Bleach is to be avoided on any porous surface...so wood, drywall etc, it only bleaches the mold and the surface. Vinegar and borax are both effective (and compatible).
@@rolfbjorn9937 ok thanks
I dealt with a similar tub with a leak at the transition from the tub to the tile wall. We lucked out, the vapor barrier protected the exterior wall from the moisture on the inside. Wasn't what it was intended to do, but it worked. Fixing the sub-floor where the water pooled was easy.
What I really appreciate about your videos is that you address problems that could come up. Why? When you do something yourself, there are always problems! Always...
Thx Tom 👊👍
You are a good son and grandson, and your family is blessed to have you there fixing things up for your Mom. Best to your Mother.
Thx John 👊👍
I want to see a full Schluter system with a tile-able line drain! Entrance or back wall would be just fine! ❤️💯👍💕
We use the ARC shower bases, in cases like this.
Cut out the 3/4” subfloor, install the base, then tole over the top.
It is curbless, comes in several sizes and drain locations.
Not super cheap. About $1,400 for the base and install kit. But it’s a quick easy install and you don’t have to cut floor joists or install a header underneath
Nice to have brothers and sisters to help; as an only child I do everything to take care of my mother including updating her bathroom to a shower only before her hip replacement. Walk in showers are a great safety improvement but after her hip, now some years later, she regrets not having a tub to soak in. The tub was an issue before the hip but, to her, not so much after; thinking about now putting a walk in tub.
I'm here to learn as much as I can so that if I need to do something like this to my bathroom I'll have an idea of what amount of labor is required. Tools and a general plan of approach is important. I learned a lot watching 'how' you and your son did the demolition. It was very informative. Also, watching how you removed the fixturing and faucet heads was extremely helpful. All that stuff is smooth on the outside and when I see it in the store I'm always wondering how the heck is it installed on the end of a pipe or valve. Thanks a bunch for this video and I'm looking forward to the next one. You are a great teacher!
linear drain is definitely the way to go. If you place the drain at the front of the shower you can bury the high side of the pitch you need to the drain in the back wall. Make sure the drain spans the full width of the door opening or the water will find a way around it
on behalf of all us elderly or disabled folk, thanks for the loving care you are offering ....
If this is a father and son they have a hell of a relationship you should thank god every day you have that in your life
I would cut a piece of wood to cover that hole overnight..but then you have already finished this project by the time I have seen it. So glad you lucked out on the framing. Charles
We covered it 👊👍
nice videos, im a german carpenter and i just stumbled on your videos ! i love to watch these
Not bad water damage. Good to catch it now. Years ago I fixed my parents bathroom which had been built as an addition off the dining room.
It was totally rotten and had a poor foundation. I ended up demolishing the whole thing including the foundation and literaly rebuilt it from the ground up.
A labor of love. They were more than pleased.
This was randomly recommended to me by youtube but I was so engrossed in the video. Love your personality and how passionate you are for your craft! Thank you for making this video!
copper naphthenate spray is my go to for situations like that ,it takes a day or two for the smell to air out but it preserves the slightly damaged but structurally sound wood from ever progressing
You guys probably by now do have an idea that you are a frikking big inspiration to us out here... both professionals and DIY alike... thank you for your earnest explanations in all your videos. You guys rock!
Big fan here.....currently remodeling an old rental house and consult your videos from time to time wich never fail to get me out of a bind...
Considering I just delt with water damage from a leaky gas chimney (which I've removed and planned to use as as an extension to my house) I'm glad to see I did everything in the same orderly fashion like you did. And I'm taking my first steps into renovating my house!
Just came from watching another video where a guy needlessly destroyed a door and compromised the structural safety of his house by cutting a sheer wall and replacing a 5-6 stud support with 1 stud
Thank God theres Studpack videos! People who know what theyre doing ❤
12 days! That’s amazing. I’m struggling to find materials. Im going to stay tuned. Speedy recovery for your mom- she sounds spunky!
Straightforward and to the point great video to watch and learn,no dancing around. Great job
Since in most of my country we use brick and mortar to build I find fascinating how you use different types of wood and how different materials combine to create walls and floors. Good work with these videos, man!
And a good grandson - didn’t mean to leave you out 🤪
🤣🤣🤣
I was able to breath a little easier as I watched and realized you did not have to remove a heavy cast iron tub. I'm sure you will be adding backing for grab bars. Many years ago, I started doing that on every tub and shower even if not needed at the time. People get older!
I like to put a strong tarp in the tub to catch all the trash that breaks away when you pull the wall out. Makes it ez to clean up all the little bits that fall.
12/14” Electric cutoff saw with vacuum hardly any dust. You can rent them. Make all your slit cuts and then use sledge to chip most of it. Much cleaner.
Also the tub drain tool, use the handle of your channelocks as an extension handle through the hole on the tub drain tool, much easier