Youre not a wannabe artist man! You are an artist, art comes in different forms and you are an artist in your own right! the arctic erosion table looks amazing and that in itself is a masterpiece! Love from England my friend!
Modustrial Maker keep on doing what you’re doing man! I’m an avid DIY lover and DIY combined with your entertainer persona really makes your videos unique! I will continue to watch these series and look forward to the end result!
I find it interesting how often people try to compliment a craftsman by insisting that they are an artist. I don’t know if you’re an artist or not, but you’re certainly an accomplished craftsman. In my mind, that’s just as much (if not more) of a compliment than saying you’re an artist. A quality piece of craftsmanship may last and inspire much longer than a poorly crafted work of art.
Jeffrey Nerdin craft is art, it’s just the most commonly commissioned form of art. Art can have function too, just so often pretension supersedes all else and art has to be some bull crap like a cow cut in half in formaldehyde. Form over substance. Just as film and cinema is art that has function so too is all craft, at least in my opinion.
@@dancingtortugha1356 I mean, he worked for it. I don't want my comment to be taken as a slight against him in that regard. It does make what he's doing now a lot easier though, lol.
Fun fact, he really cares about his cat, as he invested 500 on a litter robot 3 litter box, I've got the grey one. Makes cats litters easy maintenance and makes sure the cats always have a clean litter
You looked depressed when you said you chose to leave the loft because of work-life imbalance. From what I know, you work or used to work for a large law firm in Chicago. I hope that your law firm is a happy exception, but many large law firms overwork and mistreat people, creating high levels of stress. My husband and I are both attorneys. We both used to work for and with real dickweeds. My husband made hundreds of millions for said dickweeds and got thousands out of that. Seeing all that, I went ahead and created him his own law firm. As makers, I believe that we can make anything, including our businesses. He can now work from anywhere in the world and choose where to work, whether to work, and how much of work to do. He has beautiful offices in DC, that I also made for him. Perhaps that path would also work for you, and then you would not need to choose between your work, your home, and your dreams, because they can all be in the same place :) I hope this helps and best of luck to you! ♥ You are a very talented person.
I worked in a patent law firm as a clerk when I was in my 20's I stopped eating almost entirely and lost 20 pounds working there just from being completely stressed out. The attorney I use to work under would publicly humiliate his underlings in front of the entire office if he found the smallest of errors, his thought process being that they 'would never make that mistake again'. It was a horrible place to work and left me with a permanent distrust and dislike of anything having to do with lawyers or law firms.
I see your point but most people tend to work even harder when they work for themselves, since my dad create his own business he works even on the weekend , life/work balance is a mindset
I made the same decision with my working career a few years back, I took a major income decrease along with a big decrease in hours spent working. I have never felt more happy in my life. The best thing, is being with my kids and actually watching them grow up. I'm really happy for you!
That was an extraordinary home! However, your skill made it that way and you aren’t leaving that skill behind. I’m excited (and jealous) for your new place. I’ll be watching!
''Downsizing'' lol. It's nothing close to downsizing when you're moving from something way too big for a single (or a couple) person to something way too big. The project is cool, sure! It ain't downsizing though lol.
Damn dude, the sit down session explaining why you’re moving and leaving your old life, building your new and better life was very personal. Thank you for sharing and for reaching out to all of us and sharing some really real advice to us. I’m definitely glad I found you on here, I’m watching a man of passion create. Peace!
I like when someone who has put a lot of effort into a house give a house tour when they are about to leave it. It shows what they have done and accomplished and what they would want to do better. Thank you
That was an incredibly well designed loft, congrats to the new owner who got such a gem of a place. You're really talented, managed to pull off modern industrial while adding warmth and a homely feel to the place. Great talk on what we perceive as life goals and what we truly want in life, I'm pretty sure a lot of people have been thinking about this during these trying times and maybe changing their goals a bit, I sure did. Anyway, congrats on the new place once again and excited to watch what you come up with at the new building.
I completely connect with your point about chasing materialism. Downsizing the newest and greatest things in the pursuit of real happiness is a worthy and noble pursuit. Much respect man!
I think there's a lot to learn from your realization about how working a job you don't like to pay for the cool home in the cool place that you keep making cooler is really more about turning what you liked about your identity before hand, like making great spaces for people to hang out in, and get rid of the intermediary steps.
dale0104 no yeah that’s partly (small part) of how his channel has blown up. It was growing fast before that, but everyone of the videos in that series was anticipated and very high on views.
mitrovic slobodan yeah I noticed that. He didn’t used to do that though, in the beginning he showed a lot of helping out and doing things himself, like tearing down the stucco with his jackhammer, or moving all the dirt filler around the house with the bobcat. Now it just is a bunch of talking and a few time lapses. When I posted this he was still doing some work on it.
I see this for the first time and hear your story and I must admit that when you no longer feel good about what you are doing and you have the guts to change it, you are in my eyes a real man with brains and balls
The reasons you gave about leaving the loft resonates with me. Life isn't really about materialistic acquisitions. Hope you find your dreams and real happiness in the new place.
14:50 the true moment we realize what's it's like to leave something behind. It's very hard to leave the memories behind, but don't allow it to slow you down
I’ve never been so happy to find this gem of a channel. Such substance. I love it all and I have been binge watching all of your content for 3 hours now. Dude, you have some ridiculous potential. Love your vids, love your content, and love your personality!!!
lol 😆 its my friends, and he's actually getting some of the Hart Tools since he's right in their target market (a homeowner who needs tools on hand for use 2 or 3x per month).
oh my gawd im just 1 minute into the video and i swear this is my dream place! this is literally what my pinterest board looks like. the industrial vibe is killing me.
I'm so glad you did this Mike - it was like a walk down memory lane seeing all of the builds and it was cool seeing some of the stuff you did that was never on RUclips! I am so pumped for you and the next chapter (and selfishly all the new projects that are coming from the new place)! I am so happy you couldn't not do it!
Man, this year changed my life. I spent more time on the road this year than ever before. When you were talking about leaving your “identity” to pursue what really makes you happy.. that hit home. Excited for you in your journey, as mine begins to unfold.
It's a good move. Having a building with no restrictions is gonna be a good investment for you and your family. Honestly I just binged your series. And it was fun to watch it all in a good sitting.
Hey Mike, I am speechless, your current apartment is already amazing, you can already guess what you are going to conjure up in your new house. I am curious!
Mike, your chat on why you're leaving your dream loft and why you left your well paying job to chase your passion and the real you is so inspiring. Thank you. I'll be taking it on board and hope to do the same one day!
DEAR MIKE , First off I've been watching you for a about a week now & yes I'm subscribed! Second your extremly talented, smart ,wise a a real sweetheart, I enjoy watching everything you do ! Wishing you tons of success .....Ms Ona ⚘
I'm surprised this place "only" costs $950K. That's a lot of house and location for that price in relation to what you'd get in the northeast for similar. Not that it's cheap. I'm guessing you had to gross around $220K/yr to afford it assuming you've been living alone.
I live near Vancouver, where a place like this would be at least $2M, so I was kinda surprised at the $950K price as well. I suppose there is the exchange rate and the dip in the market, but still …
It's ChiTown! A person could offer to give me that loft and I would still refuse it. Who in their right mind would want to live in one of the top 3 CESSPOOL cities of North America!?
Looks really good. Love all the personal touches on the furniture. Just lovely. You have accomplished a lot since the roof repaired. Awesome out door space. Cool kitty too.
Stumbled over your video of the new building and then saw this. Lots of wisdom is this video. Good luck with your dreams and creative endeavors. I look forward to watching the renovation.
man loved your phillosopy , you have a big and your ingenuity , you sacrificed what you loved more what you made with all of your hearts and starting again from scratch
Money alone* cant buy happiness. A base income which provides the base necessities is vital, but money alone will not fulfill you. Not having money, however, will ruin you.
Money can't buy happiness is something only rich people say lmao. Now, I'm as minimalist and anti-consumption as can be, and I live on about €1200 quite alright, but I wouldn't go as far as to say it's very comfortable. A bit more would enable me to put more savings aside which would take some worry away, I'd be able to buy a car, which again, even though I manage fine without would just be more comfortably, especially with things like taking my cats to the vet, and I'd be able to afford something a bit bigger than my 35m2 social housing apartment, which would be better for my cats also. Not worrying about unexpected expenses, being able to buy better quality stuff that lasts longer, a car and a bigger place for my cats isn't _happiness,_ but it sure as shit would make life a whole lot more comfortably and relaxed.
Unrelated to the build, but a real question: Now that you're on your own, how are you handling health insurance? I know several self-employed folks and that single issue surprisingly turns out to be a sizable burden.
I kinda dig the beachy theme bathroom, so when you do number 2 it feels like you're in Havana at luxury resort but with the comfort of having your own throne
@Detective Halverson okay, firstly no its not, secondly, this virus according to experts, has a backbone nkt of a lab generated virus but that of evolution. Which explains why it evolves fast. Just stop speculating you dumb prick. Just a few google and biology might help
You're so very talented and it's wonderful that you found your true calling. A fulfilled life isn't defined by how many things you accumulate. I'm enjoying your renovation videos and wish you all the best.
Dude! What a gem of a place you had. I'm sure you"ll never want to leave the new one. I'm late to the party on your channel but I caught the beginning of the renovation. Your style will make that abandoned reno a show stopper!
You are 100% an artist. As a maker myself (programming and electronics side) I can say for certain that for me, function precedes form. It takes a special kind of maker to not be satisfied until you have both, and you execute it perfectly! Your furniture projects are durable AND look good. I love the art you make.
I read a garden book a while back that had info about chicago green roof projects. Gardens and honey bees and living spaces all rolled into one. Also crops in pots is a book(different book) on planting veggies in smaller containers. It plots out like three different kinds per pot. Just incase u ever like to grow your own food. U have so much roof now it might be really nice
James Davidson asking someone whose user name is “420 Friendly” to refrain from using vulgar words 😂😂😂. I think maybe the internet isn’t the place for you, buddy.
Congrats on escaping law. I knew being a partner at a big firm wasn’t for me when a partner (who had no children) told me she expected me to be willing to cancel a family vacation to be there for work if she needed me. I’ve managed to find a good place as in-house general counsel, but if I had it to do all over again, I choose something more creative or technical over law school. Hope you’re immensely happy in the new place.
Modustrial Maker - Thanks. The beauty is that my current job, especially with Covid, allows me more time to make things, like the tiny house/girl cave that I’m currently building in our back yard with my 14 year old daughter. That’s happiness.
Thank you for sitting down and being real about why you decided to make this transition! I hope the new building and career path will make you much happier. It seems like it already has.
The lady at your side is a lucky one :D I really liked how you shared your thoughts, especially about money and its worth. Thank you for uploading your renovation journey, i binged all the videos! And good luck with the further renovations.
I would die for that loft. Makes me even more excited to see what you do with the new one. By the way, you are taking all of the art, guitars, and furniture you made with you right?
Great insigths abut your lifestyle. Sorelle Amore, another youtuber has been also talking about it. We need more guys like you to spread the word that so many of us just live in a golden cage. There is so much more to life...
Massive respect for following your dreams. Money and possessions aren't everything , and from what I've seen of your channel down the years you'll make the new place every bit as cool and special as the loft. Good luck.
What a gorgeous loft. So many cool features… But love the white coffee table, the blue and green painting in the living room, the patio on the roof… And of course, your cat.
Good night, that loft wow! Good on you for realizing your materialistic pursuit and for having enough self awareness to see that you were projecting a false image of yourself. Excited to see what the future holds for you! Cheers!
Thank you for the tour of your old loft..... I cant wat to see what you do with your new building!!! I know it will be awesome!!! Keep healthy and safe my friend!!!
That rooftop! And the coffee table! And the fireplace in the bathroom! All the wows! You did an amazing job with your home and I wish you all the best in your new one 😊
"Money can't buy happiness" is a cliche, sure, but when you're worrying about whether you can afford bills/food each month, money absolutely can buy happiness!
Rich Howes - You have a point. Studies show that more money does actually lead to more happiness up to a point where basic needs are securely met. However, beyond that point, more money does not lead to more happiness. The correlation between money and happiness also depends a lot on what one must do and sacrifice to get the money. That’s why people can be happier making less money doing something they enjoy that allows them to be with the people they love vs. making more money at soul-sucking job that keeps them too busy or tired to spend time with their loved ones.
It’s not happiness your talking about, that’s security. Money can buy security which relieves stresses over your head but rarely can money buy you happiness.
This was an amazing video tour of your (formerly) amazing dream loft!! I'm something of a kindred spirit, by which that I spent about 12 years in my dream loft in Atlanta. Mine was nowhere near as impressive as yours, but it was 1800sq/ft of sheer awesomeness for me. I'm in a wheelchair, so open floor plans are perfect. Stairs and doors ain't my friends. I finally sold the loft when I decided to renovate a big ranch house in 2019. Took about 6 months to get it done. I demoed walls wherever possible to open up the floor plan. It's almost like a loft in a house, now. I've got about 3500 sq/ft of living space all to myself. I love everything about my house, but still occasionally miss loft living. Nothing like those floor-to-ceiling windows for stunning views of the city. Your video is 3 years old, but congrats on your venture! You've got a new subscriber!
“Did you know that mowing your lawn can even make your house look bigger?” 😂
It's true my man
That has got to be my favorite manscaping ad so far.
In a way this is true
Why did I think this was a house fact
Lol!
Youre not a wannabe artist man! You are an artist, art comes in different forms and you are an artist in your own right! the arctic erosion table looks amazing and that in itself is a masterpiece! Love from England my friend!
Thank you -- you are too kind! :)
Modustrial Maker keep on doing what you’re doing man! I’m an avid DIY lover and DIY combined with your entertainer persona really makes your videos unique! I will continue to watch these series and look forward to the end result!
I find it interesting how often people try to compliment a craftsman by insisting that they are an artist. I don’t know if you’re an artist or not, but you’re certainly an accomplished craftsman. In my mind, that’s just as much (if not more) of a compliment than saying you’re an artist. A quality piece of craftsmanship may last and inspire much longer than a poorly crafted work of art.
Jeffrey Nerdin craft is art, it’s just the most commonly commissioned form of art. Art can have function too, just so often pretension supersedes all else and art has to be some bull crap like a cow cut in half in formaldehyde. Form over substance. Just as film and cinema is art that has function so too is all craft, at least in my opinion.
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Damn...Ma man just flexing here with his building skills and interior design skills...can't wait to see the new building.
Right? I just thought he was a normal maker. Didn't realize he was a richy rich.
@@TheM750 He was a high power attorney.
@@RenierRivas That makes sense, they make bank.
Ah to be rich
@@dancingtortugha1356 I mean, he worked for it. I don't want my comment to be taken as a slight against him in that regard.
It does make what he's doing now a lot easier though, lol.
The man said he's had his cat for 17 years 🥺🥺
what a wonderful looking elder cat
Thank you! 😺
If I lived in this loft, I'd look younger too! That cat don't wanna go ANYWHERE, especially die. HAHA
May he rest in peace.
SO CLEAN!! This makes me even more hype to see what you do with the new building!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thanks Mike!
I could loan him my kids for a week or two if he is looking for that "lived in" look 😂
Fantastic. But I think the abandoned one will be even better! Way to go brother.
The loft looks insane, but am I the only one who was more impressed by how well he advertised that “lawn mower” 😂
Lol, do my best 😜
*sigh* No, no you're not. I completely agree.
You did a great job "trimming" this video during editing to be nice and clean.😆
Interesting that you mow your friends lawn then.... 🧐🤣
Seen loads of ads for it....... defo going to buy one now 🤣
Even though that was one of the coolest apartments ive ever seen. I dont doubt the new one gonna be atleast as cool if not more!
You have had a 17 year old cat this whole time and you have been holding out on us. I feel betrayed. Please more cat content.
agreed.
Fun fact, he really cares about his cat, as he invested 500 on a litter robot 3 litter box, I've got the grey one. Makes cats litters easy maintenance and makes sure the cats always have a clean litter
@@PeinTech Yeah, I noticed! He is also so loving with the kitty :3 that is why we want more cat content :)
that cat is older then me O_O
Right!?
You looked depressed when you said you chose to leave the loft because of work-life imbalance. From what I know, you work or used to work for a large law firm in Chicago. I hope that your law firm is a happy exception, but many large law firms overwork and mistreat people, creating high levels of stress. My husband and I are both attorneys. We both used to work for and with real dickweeds. My husband made hundreds of millions for said dickweeds and got thousands out of that. Seeing all that, I went ahead and created him his own law firm. As makers, I believe that we can make anything, including our businesses. He can now work from anywhere in the world and choose where to work, whether to work, and how much of work to do. He has beautiful offices in DC, that I also made for him. Perhaps that path would also work for you, and then you would not need to choose between your work, your home, and your dreams, because they can all be in the same place :) I hope this helps and best of luck to you! ♥ You are a very talented person.
I worked in a patent law firm as a clerk when I was in my 20's I stopped eating almost entirely and lost 20 pounds working there just from being completely stressed out. The attorney I use to work under would publicly humiliate his underlings in front of the entire office if he found the smallest of errors, his thought process being that they 'would never make that mistake again'. It was a horrible place to work and left me with a permanent distrust and dislike of anything having to do with lawyers or law firms.
I see your point but most people tend to work even harder when they work for themselves, since my dad create his own business he works even on the weekend , life/work balance is a mindset
wife goals
I made the same decision with my working career a few years back, I took a major income decrease along with a big decrease in hours spent working. I have never felt more happy in my life. The best thing, is being with my kids and actually watching them grow up. I'm really happy for you!
Thanks Nick!
That was an extraordinary home! However, your skill made it that way and you aren’t leaving that skill behind. I’m excited (and jealous) for your new place. I’ll be watching!
Thanks Eric!
Seeing all this projects in your current loft makes me feel excited knowing a new building will be filled with future projects!
Anyone else admire this guy walking us through his process of downsizing his life to chase his dream?
Thanks!
It’s a beautiful thing to see.
''Downsizing'' lol. It's nothing close to downsizing when you're moving from something way too big for a single (or a couple) person to something way too big. The project is cool, sure! It ain't downsizing though lol.
Damn dude, the sit down session explaining why you’re moving and leaving your old life, building your new and better life was very personal. Thank you for sharing and for reaching out to all of us and sharing some really real advice to us. I’m definitely glad I found you on here, I’m watching a man of passion create. Peace!
I like when someone who has put a lot of effort into a house give a house tour when they are about to leave it. It shows what they have done and accomplished and what they would want to do better. Thank you
You'll be able to get everything done in the abandoned building within a couple months, right! I'm pretty excited to see how that turns out.
maybe a bit longer ;). but either way, its gonna be fun!
Lol "within a couple of months". Hahahhaha
Modustrial Maker
Your cat looks healthy for being that old
@@modustrial a bathroom and a cot is all I need
That was an incredibly well designed loft, congrats to the new owner who got such a gem of a place. You're really talented, managed to pull off modern industrial while adding warmth and a homely feel to the place. Great talk on what we perceive as life goals and what we truly want in life, I'm pretty sure a lot of people have been thinking about this during these trying times and maybe changing their goals a bit, I sure did. Anyway, congrats on the new place once again and excited to watch what you come up with at the new building.
Thanks Danilo!
The cat made this video infinitely better, thanks so much for this video!
Video is 20 minutes long and it came out 5 minutes ago 🤔🤔🤔
thanks! (from me and Karma cat) 🐱🐱
I completely connect with your point about chasing materialism. Downsizing the newest and greatest things in the pursuit of real happiness is a worthy and noble pursuit. Much respect man!
This apartment loft looks AMAZING. WOW 🤩
Bruh
Fix your algorithm dude
Damn RUclips noticed
😂
Algorithm..... fix it please
I feel like quirky in reference to bathrooms just means it doesn't come with two toilets that face one another...
lol, love it!
Best sponsor ad I think I’ve ever seen! 😂 Great job!
This made me chuckle
wow, thanks!
Agree, that was so good. I'm definately checking the product link for my better half.
Haha, I agree!!😅
agreed . HAAHAHAHA
Regardless of who owns the building, It will ALWAYS be "The Sears Tower"
never heard anyone from Chicago say otherwise.
I think there's a lot to learn from your realization about how working a job you don't like to pay for the cool home in the cool place that you keep making cooler is really more about turning what you liked about your identity before hand, like making great spaces for people to hang out in, and get rid of the intermediary steps.
From your guitar, white living room table to your wood piece headboard. I'm loving the originality. I'm inspired to take on a new project.
How does this not have more views what the heck. Everything is so high quality, on par with Matt from OffTheRanch and his abandoned mansion project.
Glad to see I'm not the only one following that series!
dale0104 no yeah that’s partly (small part) of how his channel has blown up. It was growing fast before that, but everyone of the videos in that series was anticipated and very high on views.
Actualy Matt is filming only updates, great project but we cant se nothing, shame
mitrovic slobodan yeah I noticed that. He didn’t used to do that though, in the beginning he showed a lot of helping out and doing things himself, like tearing down the stucco with his jackhammer, or moving all the dirt filler around the house with the bobcat. Now it just is a bunch of talking and a few time lapses.
When I posted this he was still doing some work on it.
Dude, I love the wood frame around the Nanoleaf! Your design is seriously on point.
where in the world do you see the nanoleaf with a wood frame?
@@TheOver18years 16:12 oh his right side at the back
It's inspiring to see someone take a leap like this to make their life even more amazing! Congratulations!
I totally agree with you. Huge huge leap. 👏
thank you!
@@ambercrystal419 thanks!
Statement at the 15 min point...is the total value of EVERYTHING.....thanks for that...
I see this for the first time and hear your story and I must admit that when you no longer feel good about what you are doing and you have the guts to change it, you are in my eyes a real man with brains and balls
The reasons you gave about leaving the loft resonates with me. Life isn't really about materialistic acquisitions. Hope you find your dreams and real happiness in the new place.
Good damn it... That "lawnmower"-Commercial is the (s)hit! Please keep that sponsor!
Here, have my thumbs up!
14:50 the true moment we realize what's it's like to leave something behind. It's very hard to leave the memories behind, but don't allow it to slow you down
I’ve never been so happy to find this gem of a channel. Such substance. I love it all and I have been binge watching all of your content for 3 hours now. Dude, you have some ridiculous potential. Love your vids, love your content, and love your personality!!!
Now you left me wondering wether you'll actually use the lawnmover unlike the hart tools😉
lol 😆 its my friends, and he's actually getting some of the Hart Tools since he's right in their target market (a homeowner who needs tools on hand for use 2 or 3x per month).
good, I thought it was just me who noticed
oh my gawd im just 1 minute into the video and i swear this is my dream place! this is literally what my pinterest board looks like. the industrial vibe is killing me.
Thanks Nicole! Hopefully the new place will elicit the same reaction when its done :)
I'm so glad you did this Mike - it was like a walk down memory lane seeing all of the builds and it was cool seeing some of the stuff you did that was never on RUclips! I am so pumped for you and the next chapter (and selfishly all the new projects that are coming from the new place)! I am so happy you couldn't not do it!
Man, this year changed my life. I spent more time on the road this year than ever before. When you were talking about leaving your “identity” to pursue what really makes you happy.. that hit home. Excited for you in your journey, as mine begins to unfold.
It's a good move. Having a building with no restrictions is gonna be a good investment for you and your family. Honestly I just binged your series. And it was fun to watch it all in a good sitting.
First time here. Man you're a one of a kind. Wishing you luck and faith wherever life takes you.
Hey Mike, I am speechless, your current apartment is already amazing, you can already guess what you are going to conjure up in your new house. I am curious!
I love how he scooped up his cat 😂 Also the cat is adorable 🥰
Ikr! I loved his cat also nice profile pic lol
Mike, your chat on why you're leaving your dream loft and why you left your well paying job to chase your passion and the real you is so inspiring. Thank you. I'll be taking it on board and hope to do the same one day!
Thanks Kiara!
DEAR MIKE , First off I've been watching you for a about a week now & yes I'm subscribed! Second your extremly talented, smart ,wise a a real sweetheart, I enjoy watching everything you do ! Wishing you tons of success .....Ms Ona ⚘
I'm surprised this place "only" costs $950K. That's a lot of house and location for that price in relation to what you'd get in the northeast for similar. Not that it's cheap. I'm guessing you had to gross around $220K/yr to afford it assuming you've been living alone.
I live near Vancouver, where a place like this would be at least $2M, so I was kinda surprised at the $950K price as well. I suppose there is the exchange rate and the dip in the market, but still …
Chicago is a much cheaper city than NYC/BOS/LA/DC/SF/SEA.
Jonathon VS where I live this would cost about 250k😂
It's ChiTown! A person could offer to give me that loft and I would still refuse it. Who in their right mind would want to live in one of the top 3 CESSPOOL cities of North America!?
@@-D-W someone who's not so stupid as to believe everything they see on TV? Every large city has good and bad areas and Chicago is no different.
I rarely exclaim when watching RUclips but when I saw your apartment I went “wowwwwwwwwww!”! The new one is going to be amazing too.
Looks really good. Love all the personal touches on the furniture. Just lovely. You have accomplished a lot since the roof repaired. Awesome out door space. Cool kitty too.
Thanks!!
Stumbled over your video of the new building and then saw this. Lots of wisdom is this video. Good luck with your dreams and creative endeavors. I look forward to watching the renovation.
man loved your phillosopy , you have a big and your ingenuity , you sacrificed what you loved more what you made with all of your hearts and starting again from scratch
"Money can't buy happiness". I'd be so much happier when I can afford to move out of my 1 bedroom 500sq foot flat in a shit area.
For real, this guy and his 950000 house and i cant even afford my rent lol
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Money alone* cant buy happiness. A base income which provides the base necessities is vital, but money alone will not fulfill you. Not having money, however, will ruin you.
Theirs not a single problem in my life that wouldn't be solved by money right now
Money can't buy happiness is something only rich people say lmao. Now, I'm as minimalist and anti-consumption as can be, and I live on about €1200 quite alright, but I wouldn't go as far as to say it's very comfortable. A bit more would enable me to put more savings aside which would take some worry away, I'd be able to buy a car, which again, even though I manage fine without would just be more comfortably, especially with things like taking my cats to the vet, and I'd be able to afford something a bit bigger than my 35m2 social housing apartment, which would be better for my cats also. Not worrying about unexpected expenses, being able to buy better quality stuff that lasts longer, a car and a bigger place for my cats isn't _happiness,_ but it sure as shit would make life a whole lot more comfortably and relaxed.
Looks sick. Hopefully the new building will be even better
Unrelated to the build, but a real question: Now that you're on your own, how are you handling health insurance? I know several self-employed folks and that single issue surprisingly turns out to be a sizable burden.
It's definitely a sizable burden....I'm just paying for it, not much else you can do 🤷♂️
We did the same thing with early retirement. Just save and allocate enough money for the health insurance till 65.
I like how you will always call it Sears Tower. Like the Tappan Zee Bridge in NY.
Something about where you’re coming from makes this whole thing so much more inspiring. Can’t wait to see what you do with the new place!
I kinda dig the beachy theme bathroom, so when you do number 2 it feels like you're in Havana at luxury resort but with the comfort of having your own throne
Great "Manscaping" sponsor vid! Made me laugh out loud with all the facts!
A loft like this makes me even more hyped for the next episodes of the new bldg. renovation. I CANT WAIT OMFG CORONA PLS END NOW.
@Detective Halverson okay, firstly no its not, secondly, this virus according to experts, has a backbone nkt of a lab generated virus but that of evolution. Which explains why it evolves fast. Just stop speculating you dumb prick. Just a few google and biology might help
@Detective Halverson your point?
Im glad you are prioritizing whats important to you. I cant wait to see what you do with the new place.
You're so very talented and it's wonderful that you found your true calling. A fulfilled life isn't defined by how many things you accumulate. I'm enjoying your renovation videos and wish you all the best.
*talks about mowing a friends lawn*
"Let me tell you about manscaped.."
Y'all some close friends
Like your esthetic. Seen plenty try to go for this kind look but it looks sterile and cold. You made this work. Nice job.
The bath does need redoing.
Thank you!
Love the Manscape humour, great advertising addition to their brand.
I think you made the right move, sometimes is hard to move on in life, but most of the time is worth it! the best is yet to come for you my friend!!
Dude! What a gem of a place you had. I'm sure you"ll never want to leave the new one. I'm late to the party on your channel but I caught the beginning of the renovation. Your style will make that abandoned reno a show stopper!
Me: *hears meow*
Also Me: *please show kitty*
Daniel Coates 4:28 🐈
Nivikita @13:25
Same!
Teeter Totter everyone knows any video is better with a kitty 🐱
same 😂
Two weeks to moving with a couple of flat boxes the only sign of packing was starting to give me anxiety. xD
Alright when is this guy gonna get over 1
Mill subs I just found his you tube and have watched a few vids love the content hope u get to a lot of subs
You are 100% an artist. As a maker myself (programming and electronics side) I can say for certain that for me, function precedes form. It takes a special kind of maker to not be satisfied until you have both, and you execute it perfectly!
Your furniture projects are durable AND look good. I love the art you make.
Thank you! 🙏
I read a garden book a while back that had info about chicago green roof projects. Gardens and honey bees and living spaces all rolled into one. Also crops in pots is a book(different book) on planting veggies in smaller containers. It plots out like three different kinds per pot. Just incase u ever like to grow your own food. U have so much roof now it might be really nice
Curious but can’t help wondering whether you’ll leave the property as it is or take the furnishings back
I think its best if he sells it, just take his furniture obviously.
I think its best if he sells it, just take his furniture obviously.
If you notice at the end of the video, the place is cleared out
420 Friendly can you refrain from using vulgar words,I am asking in a polite manner
James Davidson asking someone whose user name is “420 Friendly” to refrain from using vulgar words 😂😂😂. I think maybe the internet isn’t the place for you, buddy.
"And I have nothing, but then, the have is not as good as the want." -- Chris Cornell, "Mission"
RIP Chris Cornell.... 🤘
Congrats on escaping law. I knew being a partner at a big firm wasn’t for me when a partner (who had no children) told me she expected me to be willing to cancel a family vacation to be there for work if she needed me. I’ve managed to find a good place as in-house general counsel, but if I had it to do all over again, I choose something more creative or technical over law school. Hope you’re immensely happy in the new place.
Sadly, that's par for the course...glad you found your way to a more balanced job!
Modustrial Maker - Thanks. The beauty is that my current job, especially with Covid, allows me more time to make things, like the tiny house/girl cave that I’m currently building in our back yard with my 14 year old daughter. That’s happiness.
Thank you for sitting down and being real about why you decided to make this transition! I hope the new building and career path will make you much happier. It seems like it already has.
Thanks Tanner!
The lady at your side is a lucky one :D I really liked how you shared your thoughts, especially about money and its worth. Thank you for uploading your renovation journey, i binged all the videos! And good luck with the further renovations.
Next building rooftop: Orangerie time, a complete greenhouse on the roof
I would die for that loft. Makes me even more excited to see what you do with the new one. By the way, you are taking all of the art, guitars, and furniture you made with you right?
This loft is cool and all but the new building is fucking awesome and full of opportunities.
Great insigths abut your lifestyle. Sorelle Amore, another youtuber has been also talking about it. We need more guys like you to spread the word that so many of us just live in a golden cage. There is so much more to life...
I just saw your video of you 5 months ago to now and wow I’m just so in shock how beautiful this transformation this came out.
Holy crap he’s the real life Spencer from iCarly
"mowing your lawn can even make your house look bigger" - Modustrial Maker, 2020
That bedroom fireplace surround/hearth was something out of a shitty 90's Beatlejuice remake.
i know, right?!
Massive respect for following your dreams. Money and possessions aren't everything , and from what I've seen of your channel down the years you'll make the new place every bit as cool and special as the loft. Good luck.
What a gorgeous loft. So many cool features… But love the white coffee table, the blue and green painting in the living room, the patio on the roof… And of course, your cat.
"This thing was like a 90s masterpiece... putrid and hideous!"
He says as he sits in front of a future 20-teens "masterpiece" 😂
I thought that fake wood replacement was a bit hideous really. But the apartment was stunning overall.
It will always be the Sears tower.
That manscaping ad could keep me laughing for days 😂😂😂 Seriously, when did this become a thing?
Good night, that loft wow! Good on you for realizing your materialistic pursuit and for having enough self awareness to see that you were projecting a false image of yourself. Excited to see what the future holds for you! Cheers!
Thank you for the tour of your old loft..... I cant wat to see what you do with your new building!!! I know it will be awesome!!! Keep healthy and safe my friend!!!
omg I'm literally cry-laughing at that ad
me too! I:D
That ad segway is really something, I will say so myself lol
ha, thanks Richard!
Segue. Although a Segway would be fun!
Other women: "Are you married?"
Me: "Can you create this in SIMS?"
hehe
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Gold digger stfu
@@latenight6815 LOL! I sincerely hope you know what you're saying.
That rooftop! And the coffee table! And the fireplace in the bathroom! All the wows! You did an amazing job with your home and I wish you all the best in your new one 😊
Loved every conversation with us. Good luck ahead
Should’ve done the whole tour with a beer in your hand to make us feel more at home 🤣🔥🔥
4:46 "can I do this on the youtube..? "
Almost sounded like my dad for a sec😂 & the beer doesn't help too XD
"Money can't buy happiness" is a cliche, sure, but when you're worrying about whether you can afford bills/food each month, money absolutely can buy happiness!
Being able to pay your bills, provide food for yourself and your family gives you peace of mind, but not necessarily happiness...
Rich Howes - You have a point. Studies show that more money does actually lead to more happiness up to a point where basic needs are securely met. However, beyond that point, more money does not lead to more happiness. The correlation between money and happiness also depends a lot on what one must do and sacrifice to get the money. That’s why people can be happier making less money doing something they enjoy that allows them to be with the people they love vs. making more money at soul-sucking job that keeps them too busy or tired to spend time with their loved ones.
Yeah, the quote should really be something like 'Excess money can't buy happiness'
It’s not happiness your talking about, that’s security. Money can buy security which relieves stresses over your head but rarely can money buy you happiness.
A wise man once said "money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a jet ski. Nobody's sad on a jet ski."
This was an amazing video tour of your (formerly) amazing dream loft!! I'm something of a kindred spirit, by which that I spent about 12 years in my dream loft in Atlanta. Mine was nowhere near as impressive as yours, but it was 1800sq/ft of sheer awesomeness for me. I'm in a wheelchair, so open floor plans are perfect. Stairs and doors ain't my friends. I finally sold the loft when I decided to renovate a big ranch house in 2019. Took about 6 months to get it done. I demoed walls wherever possible to open up the floor plan. It's almost like a loft in a house, now. I've got about 3500 sq/ft of living space all to myself. I love everything about my house, but still occasionally miss loft living. Nothing like those floor-to-ceiling windows for stunning views of the city. Your video is 3 years old, but congrats on your venture! You've got a new subscriber!
This home was beautiful... excellent craftsmanship all around. Your new home will be even better. Looking forward to more content.