Watching these videos, you're like the competent dad I never had. Watching my old man was a lesson in what not to do, but I never learned how to do these types of things the right way. I appreciate this channel.
As someone who owns three homes all built around 1910's One thing you should know that Jeff didn't mention on pre-50 houses is that when you start opening things up and going to do repairs and remodels you will come across work from every Tom, Dick and Harry, that's owned that home in the past 100 years, that most likely all has to be ripped out and redone because it was just scabbed together over and over again. For example, don't be surprised if there is a layer or two, maybe even three of flooring until you get down to the original subfloor. And on your walls It's highly likely that there's the original framing, then lath and plaster, then a layer of sheetrock which all has to come out. And Lord help you if it's ever been added on to because the can of worms you're getting ready to open, most professional contractors aren't prepared for.
That point about taking down the sheetrock for the half bath remodel - that's brilliant and exactly what I needed to hear. There's SO MUCH sound transfer to the living/dining area in my house - didn't even consider taking them down prior to that moment 😁👍
Awesome episode Jeff, I have learned a ton from you over the years. Have fully remodeled a bath with tile to the ceiling around the tub. Kitchen cabinets, counters and all new flooring in the house. 1953 build. All thanks to your videos!
The housing situation in Ontario is pretty bad. No realtors or owners disclose the age of the house "We think it was somewhere around 1980s when the outlets have no grounds. If you try to negotiate for worn out appliances, someone else closes the deal while you talk.
Love watching your videos. I bought a 1912 home 5 yrs ago that I live in, every single time i get into a wall, I find everything super out of code. 1970s oh well it will work kind of stuff. I had to start ripping open all my light fixtures in the house because I noticed a no box trend..... just wires fed thought the lathe.. several spots. Also, told all electrical was updated romex. FALSE, any wiring that was in the 2nd story joist package is still knob and tube modified to work with romex.... AND!, 3 way switches were wired with 12/2 wire using the ground as the traveler..... all the electrical in my house has been a complete nightmare! I appreciate you Jeff for giving the motivation to DIY on my home and being able to find these issues without a contractor finding it and making me bankrupt due to poor inspection and poor prior ownership. I dont see how someone thought these repairs were safe for their family!!!!
Thanks for all your videos Geoff, I watched dozens during the remodel of my first house. From attic insulation, drywall, painting, and finishing a basement. Thanks so much ❤
Good advice. About 20 years ago I bought a money pit house for the median price of a condo during a housing bubble, and it was a visible POS house. But getting a stand-alone house for the price of a condo seemed worth it. I've since replaced the plumbing, wiring and electrical panel, the roof (framing and all), and all of the interior walls except one seven-foot section that was not too bad. I also added on a 300 square foot "sun room". It is a fairly large lot with a dinky house, so I built a shed and a granny flat. I'm nearly done with my "flip" and it has been a lot of work and a lot of studying to learn how to replace the gas lines, and drywall, for example. The one thing I think you left out was mentioning that for any major upgrades you do to a house you need to get a permit. That protects you and your investment.
13:24 In September 2022 I bought a home built in the 70's. My agent ask if I wanted to have it inspected by someone they knew. I declined and found a recommendation from a friend of mine and hired them independently. It cost me $550 USD. Thanks to that independent inspections I was able to negotiate the price of the home down by $15k, with the evidence to support why the home was overpriced. The furnace was over 25 years old. The hot water tank is 12 years old. There was also a matter standing water in the back yard, not to mention the ancient kitchen from 1970. Structurally, the house was sound, with zero termite damage found. I learned so much from the inspection and being their while it was being conducted. I was thrilled as they went through it and received the report. It's like a nice checklist of things for me to refer to and cross off as I complete them. The inspection was the best money ever spent.
I got really lucky, a couple years before covid i bought a foreclosure, i paid 125000 for it and it will be worth 300000 once im done with all the work it needs. About 40k worth and im about halfway done, best part is most of the expensive upgrades were done, the dude who owned it before me, was planning to flip it, did most of the really expensive upgrades and then ran out of money. Found 100 empty liquor bottles up in the kitchen ceiling, but i got a great deal. Its a 1977.
I bought a 1940 house about four years ago now. All the mechanicals were totally original (minus a 20 year old oil furnace). We got a credit from the seller and paid an electrician to totally rewire it (without disturbing the plaster) had all the galvanized supply water torn out and replaced the furnace within a month of moving in. We're tackling the cast iron drain lines ourselves as we go and praying that the main pipe under the slab lasts until we can do the basement. It's built like a tank and in pristine condition, never DIY handymanned in over 80 years. I would buy our house 1000x over over the newer stuff. Even if we had a sheet vinyl asbestos floor in the kitchen.
@@mikebevan1034 you cut little holes with an oscillating saw and only have one storey with an unfinished basement (attic access would work too, but I don't have that) I then patched up the 1"x5" holes he left behind (usually when he hit blocking or the top plate 2x4) myself. Easy peasy.
My real estate agent recommended me an inspector that literally nitpicked everything lol.... ended up buying a house where the issues were manageable and didnt inspect it cause its old enough that its cinderblock and hardwood without evidence of abuse. All in all, been treating me well for 2 years aside from the hydronic baseboards But the 75yr old boiler is still ticking perfectly
And im glad i shut off the gas supply to the boiler every spring cause i use the gas tester to turn it on every fall, found out it just needed a gas regulator and water regulator and in tip top shape
I'm planning to buy a 1980 home in Calagry, it's a fixer upper and this is my assessment after watching your videos: 1) No roof leaks 2) Furnace brand new 3) Hot water tank needs to be replaced 4) Windows need to be replaced 5) Original plumbing 6) The entire home needs to be remodeled from top to bottom 7) No moisture issues, termite issues, rotting issues at all. It's a cash deal and the seller is willing to negotiate the price. What are your thoughts.
Jeff, I am an Ontario, Canada real estate salesperson. I refer 3 home inspectors and ask the inspector to tell my clients everything that is an issue with the house. Last year in a market where offers were going in without an inspection clause, I had deals we walked away from because the inspection I recommended found issues my clients were not comfortable taking on. Please don't slot all real estate salespeople into that category of working to only close the deal.
I missed the live show, dang. I bought a house built in 1975. Foundation is rock solid, floors are tongue and groove. It's 3 bedroom, 4 bath. We've found a way to add a second bathroom simply by repurposing a hallway, moving a door to another wall, building a few interior walls, and taking about 35 square feet away from a living room with far too much square footage. We've already determined that the hallway wall is not load bearing, AND we are going to make one of the new walls a new weight bearing wall by adding a header. Plumbing is going to be a snap since the toilet will literally be behind the wall of the toilet in the existing bathroom with a straight shot to tie in to the main drain line. The new bathroom will be just a bit over 7x7. We live in an area where housing is in high demand and there isn't enough of it. The house has an attached garage and small laundry room. Overall it's about 1500 square feet with exactly 1111 square feet of living space. We got the place for 180K because there were no upgrades done. Not counting the other upgrades we'll be doing, how much do you think adding this second bathroom would add in value to the home?
Our home was built on 1969. It's beautiful and fully built with brick. That being said, we had to seal w abestos ceiling and floor tiles. Everything was abestos lol
I got a 1938 compact cottage with basement. It’s 950 sf and U shaped. It has some minor roof leaks and it had a standing water puddle in basement for a long time, so I think the mold is affecting me. It’s not like mold everywhere, but I have a feeling it’s here. There is some black water damaged wood panelling in basement that has it and some behind bathroom wall I think. If I rip it out and hepa vacuum it, hope it will be better.
Dont know abt others buti am all in to hear about your vacations.... good for u! Also hope to hear about economic options for old wood paneling.... lets go....
I have the old house. (1946) Roof leaks, same original plumbing electrical, etc. But, it's was my mother's house and it's in a wonderful neighborhood. I want to keep it. How do I proceed?
My 100 year old cast iron sewer lines have me all kinds of concerned. If I pay the electric company of all things, they will cover the sewer line from the house to the road but not what's in or under the house :-(
OT question: I'm resurfacing a brick fireplace that has been painted over. Should I grind off the paint and water mist the brick before I mud it and place the tile...or leave it alone because it provides a better bonding surface? Thnx in advance
yeah, never use the realtor for anything but the sale, get your own lawyer, most important part of the team. Second, get your own inspector and appraiser. Get your own bank, they will provide a good appraiser. (Why is the lawyer more important than the inspector .... if you find you did not really own the land free and clear and fix what the inspector found you still lose ...
81 & up to avoid asbestos that's if the contractor was professional and got rid of all their bulk supplies and asbestos was in everything back then everything!!
Why even have a basement? Is it worth it to have a basement that does nothing but flood and put mold spores and insects into your house? I don't want one. I prefer a nice solid base with no basement and an attic to store things in.
im not a twink and will remove my own asbestos with a little common sense, just gotta stay smart and wear appropriate proteccta ayy not yielding to journalist dramatisation brrrr
Join us Tuesday at 5pm EST for the next LIVE show. Cheers!
Hey Jeff my wife and me were on the cruise with you and your wife..
Keep up the work love your channel..
Hey Jeff , my wife and I were never on the cruise ship with you but I’m planning my projects to a manageable realistic guide to tackle.
Watching these videos, you're like the competent dad I never had. Watching my old man was a lesson in what not to do, but I never learned how to do these types of things the right way. I appreciate this channel.
Said it better than I could.
As someone who owns three homes all built around 1910's One thing you should know that Jeff didn't mention on pre-50 houses is that when you start opening things up and going to do repairs and remodels you will come across work from every Tom, Dick and Harry, that's owned that home in the past 100 years, that most likely all has to be ripped out and redone because it was just scabbed together over and over again. For example, don't be surprised if there is a layer or two, maybe even three of flooring until you get down to the original subfloor. And on your walls It's highly likely that there's the original framing, then lath and plaster, then a layer of sheetrock which all has to come out. And Lord help you if it's ever been added on to because the can of worms you're getting ready to open, most professional contractors aren't prepared for.
We love you Jeff! So glad you could take a break! You deserve it! Your wife deserves it! You are such a joy and companion to us DIYers!
That point about taking down the sheetrock for the half bath remodel - that's brilliant and exactly what I needed to hear. There's SO MUCH sound transfer to the living/dining area in my house - didn't even consider taking them down prior to that moment 😁👍
Awesome episode Jeff, I have learned a ton from you over the years. Have fully remodeled a bath with tile to the ceiling around the tub. Kitchen cabinets, counters and all new flooring in the house. 1953 build. All thanks to your videos!
The housing situation in Ontario is pretty bad. No realtors or owners disclose the age of the house "We think it was somewhere around 1980s when the outlets have no grounds. If you try to negotiate for worn out appliances, someone else closes the deal while you talk.
Love watching your videos. I bought a 1912 home 5 yrs ago that I live in, every single time i get into a wall, I find everything super out of code. 1970s oh well it will work kind of stuff. I had to start ripping open all my light fixtures in the house because I noticed a no box trend..... just wires fed thought the lathe.. several spots. Also, told all electrical was updated romex. FALSE, any wiring that was in the 2nd story joist package is still knob and tube modified to work with romex.... AND!, 3 way switches were wired with 12/2 wire using the ground as the traveler..... all the electrical in my house has been a complete nightmare! I appreciate you Jeff for giving the motivation to DIY on my home and being able to find these issues without a contractor finding it and making me bankrupt due to poor inspection and poor prior ownership. I dont see how someone thought these repairs were safe for their family!!!!
Thanks for all your videos Geoff, I watched dozens during the remodel of my first house. From attic insulation, drywall, painting, and finishing a basement. Thanks so much ❤
Good advice. About 20 years ago I bought a money pit house for the median price of a condo during a housing bubble, and it was a visible POS house. But getting a stand-alone house for the price of a condo seemed worth it. I've since replaced the plumbing, wiring and electrical panel, the roof (framing and all), and all of the interior walls except one seven-foot section that was not too bad. I also added on a 300 square foot "sun room". It is a fairly large lot with a dinky house, so I built a shed and a granny flat. I'm nearly done with my "flip" and it has been a lot of work and a lot of studying to learn how to replace the gas lines, and drywall, for example. The one thing I think you left out was mentioning that for any major upgrades you do to a house you need to get a permit. That protects you and your investment.
I have been just over 6 years in my remodeling projects and now I know I still have plenty of time to finish them
@@andreycham4797 When asked, I tell people I'm only 200 years away from being done with my house.
13:24 In September 2022 I bought a home built in the 70's. My agent ask if I wanted to have it inspected by someone they knew. I declined and found a recommendation from a friend of mine and hired them independently. It cost me $550 USD. Thanks to that independent inspections I was able to negotiate the price of the home down by $15k, with the evidence to support why the home was overpriced. The furnace was over 25 years old. The hot water tank is 12 years old. There was also a matter standing water in the back yard, not to mention the ancient kitchen from 1970. Structurally, the house was sound, with zero termite damage found. I learned so much from the inspection and being their while it was being conducted. I was thrilled as they went through it and received the report. It's like a nice checklist of things for me to refer to and cross off as I complete them. The inspection was the best money ever spent.
I got really lucky, a couple years before covid i bought a foreclosure, i paid 125000 for it and it will be worth 300000 once im done with all the work it needs. About 40k worth and im about halfway done, best part is most of the expensive upgrades were done, the dude who owned it before me, was planning to flip it, did most of the really expensive upgrades and then ran out of money. Found 100 empty liquor bottles up in the kitchen ceiling, but i got a great deal. Its a 1977.
@@jessicajackson1200 Thanks and hope the work goes smoothly for you - 100 empties lol - well their lose your gain
I bought a 1940 house about four years ago now. All the mechanicals were totally original (minus a 20 year old oil furnace). We got a credit from the seller and paid an electrician to totally rewire it (without disturbing the plaster) had all the galvanized supply water torn out and replaced the furnace within a month of moving in. We're tackling the cast iron drain lines ourselves as we go and praying that the main pipe under the slab lasts until we can do the basement. It's built like a tank and in pristine condition, never DIY handymanned in over 80 years. I would buy our house 1000x over over the newer stuff.
Even if we had a sheet vinyl asbestos floor in the kitchen.
How do you rewire electrical without disturbing the plaster?
@@mikebevan1034 you cut little holes with an oscillating saw and only have one storey with an unfinished basement (attic access would work too, but I don't have that)
I then patched up the 1"x5" holes he left behind (usually when he hit blocking or the top plate 2x4) myself. Easy peasy.
Thanks Team.
Glad you had a great vacation.
Cheers
Thanks team for doing a great job so Jeff and Michelle could take a vacation! 😊❤
My real estate agent recommended me an inspector that literally nitpicked everything lol.... ended up buying a house where the issues were manageable and didnt inspect it cause its old enough that its cinderblock and hardwood without evidence of abuse. All in all, been treating me well for 2 years aside from the hydronic baseboards
But the 75yr old boiler is still ticking perfectly
And im glad i shut off the gas supply to the boiler every spring cause i use the gas tester to turn it on every fall, found out it just needed a gas regulator and water regulator and in tip top shape
I'm planning to buy a 1980 home in Calagry, it's a fixer upper and this is my assessment after watching your videos:
1) No roof leaks
2) Furnace brand new
3) Hot water tank needs to be replaced
4) Windows need to be replaced
5) Original plumbing
6) The entire home needs to be remodeled from top to bottom
7) No moisture issues, termite issues, rotting issues at all.
It's a cash deal and the seller is willing to negotiate the price.
What are your thoughts.
Jeff, I am an Ontario, Canada real estate salesperson. I refer 3 home inspectors and ask the inspector to tell my clients everything that is an issue with the house. Last year in a market where offers were going in without an inspection clause, I had deals we walked away from because the inspection I recommended found issues my clients were not comfortable taking on. Please don't slot all real estate salespeople into that category of working to only close the deal.
Not getting nothing in CT for less than 100k lol. Just got a raised ranch for 360 that needs updating.
This is practical as well as being a history lesson. Thank you!
As usual your advice is Money in the Bank. Appreciate you, your team and this channel so much.
Thanks for taking my question, it will be my next task! You guys are awesome!
I missed the live show, dang. I bought a house built in 1975. Foundation is rock solid, floors are tongue and groove. It's 3 bedroom, 4 bath. We've found a way to add a second bathroom simply by repurposing a hallway, moving a door to another wall, building a few interior walls, and taking about 35 square feet away from a living room with far too much square footage. We've already determined that the hallway wall is not load bearing, AND we are going to make one of the new walls a new weight bearing wall by adding a header. Plumbing is going to be a snap since the toilet will literally be behind the wall of the toilet in the existing bathroom with a straight shot to tie in to the main drain line. The new bathroom will be just a bit over 7x7. We live in an area where housing is in high demand and there isn't enough of it. The house has an attached garage and small laundry room. Overall it's about 1500 square feet with exactly 1111 square feet of living space. We got the place for 180K because there were no upgrades done. Not counting the other upgrades we'll be doing, how much do you think adding this second bathroom would add in value to the home?
Little late to the show. This has been very helpful. Learning so much.
If you put building codes into chat gpt for your area it will tell you the building codes even draft your plans
That's insane! What did you type to get those results?
Our home was built on 1969. It's beautiful and fully built with brick. That being said, we had to seal w abestos ceiling and floor tiles. Everything was abestos lol
Wow, thank you so much for your videos Jeff!!
Literally a week away from closing on a 1924 fixer upper. I’m so nervous about it after this video. Lol
I got a 1938 compact cottage with basement. It’s 950 sf and U shaped. It has some minor roof leaks and it had a standing water puddle in basement for a long time, so I think the mold is affecting me. It’s not like mold everywhere, but I have a feeling it’s here. There is some black water damaged wood panelling in basement that has it and some behind bathroom wall I think. If I rip it out and hepa vacuum it, hope it will be better.
Dont know abt others buti am all in to hear about your vacations.... good for u! Also hope to hear about economic options for old wood paneling.... lets go....
If your electricity runs off Aluminum wiring, find out the cost of replacing it. It causes fires and can be costly to replace.
So glad you & your wife had a much deserved beautiful Time 😄
Love your videos. Finishing up one myself, your videos have been a big help.
Thanks
Happy to help!
shout out to the team .....
Jeff you are a freakin Genius! I see people buying homes that should be torn down but they love the character or charm.
I have the old house. (1946)
Roof leaks, same original plumbing electrical, etc.
But, it's was my mother's house and it's in a wonderful neighborhood. I want to keep it. How do I proceed?
The reply is in the video, get a home inspector to identify possible issues.
Roof (hire out), plumbing (possible to DIY) then electrical (hire out). That's your order of operations.
Hi Jeff. Hope family is well.
Code here in Ohio is 2 separate 20amp circuits for kitchen outlets
Same rule here in Ontario
"1930s, #1 Foundations: *Jeff sighs deeply*" oh it is onnn
I will I didn't get the notification till now. Thank you.
My 100 year old cast iron sewer lines have me all kinds of concerned. If I pay the electric company of all things, they will cover the sewer line from the house to the road but not what's in or under the house :-(
OT question: I'm resurfacing a brick fireplace that has been painted over. Should I grind off the paint and water mist the brick before I mud it and place the tile...or leave it alone because it provides a better bonding surface? Thnx in advance
Same boat
@@1AlexanderCole but...Will there be a reply...let's hope.
Thanks team!!
Love Love Loved the show!!!!!
Where are you finding a house for less than 100k
Hey jeff or team, been working doing reno on the house for the past 3 years. Its getting pretty, what the best way to send you a before and after
yeah, never use the realtor for anything but the sale, get your own lawyer, most important part of the team. Second, get your own inspector and appraiser. Get your own bank, they will provide a good appraiser. (Why is the lawyer more important than the inspector .... if you find you did not really own the land free and clear and fix what the inspector found you still lose ...
81 & up to avoid asbestos that's if the contractor was professional and got rid of all their bulk supplies and asbestos was in everything back then everything!!
Great Team!
Tell the folks about the GREEN HOMES PLAN and how it might cost $50k to $75k and May be mandatory
Me watching this after buying a house built in 1834 in southeast Texas 😢
What is a pillar, post & pier foundation?
Google.
good info
Big Jeff hello buddy 😊
I bought that house in Alabama! Literally lol 😔 I also hired THAT crackhead contractor 😢
In state where even the shitiest homes go for 280
Why even have a basement? Is it worth it to have a basement that does nothing but flood and put mold spores and insects into your house? I don't want one. I prefer a nice solid base with no basement and an attic to store things in.
Where I live, tornadoes are a threat. I need a basement to cower in until the danger passes.
Attics are too hot for storage, and tornados
@@heirloomacres7445 I stored a bunch of stuff in mine with no trouble, but I was in PA, maybe it wouldn't work in FL
@@heirloomacres7445 Not true. It just needs to be a conditioned space. Meaning spray foamed/insulated roof and HVAC
hello asbostos everywhere in the house whew ayyyy wazawazawazaaaa
im not a twink and will remove my own asbestos with a little common sense, just gotta stay smart and wear appropriate proteccta ayy not yielding to journalist dramatisation brrrr
A house less then 100k in the GTA? Yeah right! 😂❤️
Cool
Lol jeff u cant but 1 bedroom cardboard box for 100k
gj
This Old Fart 😆
Home inspectors are a joke, they have no clue.
How do you speak without opening your mouth?
How do you watch the videos with your eyes closed?
Eh?
Hey Jeff it’s Scott from Chicago..
Hey Scott
Hey Scott. It’s mike from chicago!
Howdy Scott.