do it before the framing this way you will install the subfloor faster and you can anchor your walls on the subfloor instead of the concrete.@@seanmcguire7974
I watch your videos not because I’m actually going to do any of this work, but to be educated when I hire carpenters/construction guys. Thank you for being such an awesome teacher!
This is probably one of the best "how to frame a basement" clip I've seen. I'm not a professional, just a simple homeowner and seeing this clip with its easy to follow steps and Jeff's crystal clear explanations gave me the confidence to tackle a project like this.
I watched this video like a movie. It's pretty long one, the guy knows what he's doing. So I grabbed a couple bottles and peanuts, sat on a coach and watched it. Thanks Jeff.
You are a million times better and more entertaining to watch than Bob Vila! I learn so many little tricks from your videos, I am amazed at your knowledge base and experience with so many different types of work. The little extra pearls of wisdom are extremely important and tells me that you really have experience doing that particular project, thank you.
finally moving into a house with an unfinished basement and I can't wait to do this. Been wanting to finish a space like this for years. Been watching your channel forever and now I can finally put a lot of your instruction to use!
One of the better videos for renos I have seen. Lots of small little nuggets in this. I dont ussually build, working as a fire fighter am ussually tearing stuff out, mostly in newer construction. If everybody built like this, it would be alot more work for me!! Some of the sad, shortcut framming I see is unreal. Nothing like trying to do some overhaul (post fire removal of walls and materials to remove and prevent regrowth of a fire before we leave) and pretty much pulling entire wall down when trying to simply pull a few studs!!!. Quality builds matter. Great insight!!! I am bookmarking this (and many of your other vids) for a comming DIY basement reno for my home theater. Keep the content coming!!! One of the most valuable channels out there as a DIYer to get some insight. I grew up in Ottawa, now live in the US. Its funny to hear all the small references to my old home town!!!. Oh.. and metric vs imperial.... head against wall... can we as a world just pick one lol.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY you know I dont know of thats actually true. I find the nails sheer with any lateral force and break where the nails seems to bend more. I dont ussually break a nail, I dont ussually pull out a screw if that makes sense.
You should make a comment about floating walls when framing the walls too. Some states require floating walls (i.e. Colorado) that require a couple inches between the bottom plate of the framed wall and a second bottom plate on the concrete. This is due to heaving in the slab that often happens in CO basements. Thanks for all your instructional videos though! Super helpful and I've learned a lot. Looking forward to finishing my basement myself in a couple years!
I have just recently heard about this. As always, this is not a best practice video for everyone on planet earth. just my take on my situation. we hope it helps and is not too boring to watch> Cheers!@
Just a note for anyone else researching like I am. These nails Jeff is using in the nailer are Tomahawk 3 1/4" collated clipped head nails. However, their diameter is only 0.120, based on what I can find. In Minnesota, in order to do end-nailing as shown in the video, you must use 0.162" diameter framing nails and they have to be 3 1/2" long. Basically impossible to find for a nail gun. Instead, what I have found is 3x0.131" collated clipped head framing nails but MN requires 3 of them instead of only 2 when end-nailing. These are easier to buy at home centers and they are in most common degrees. MN allows some other combinations of length/diameter fasteners too but 0.131" is common in the code for framing it seems to work in majority of cases. As always, a reminder to make sure to check your building codes for specifics on what fasteners are allowed when framing and don't just go with what people are doing in the videos.
Bless you Jeff! I’m trying to redo my basement and none of the men in my family know what the hell to do or they make it super complicated. So I’ve taken it upon myself a small 22yr old woman, to do it by myself. And this video helped so much! I have the meta beams and that’s what had my stumped and anchoring the wood to the concrete
Hey man, I just wanted you to know that I just finished up a project today, and your videos were really helpful with giving me the idea. Had a cabinet in the garage that was separating from it's back on one end because it was bent around an exposed gas line on the other. Wound up taking it off the wall and fixed the separated back with screws and wood glue. While that dried, I got some 2x4s and screwed them to the studs as verts/spacers, with a long 2x4 'header'. Got the cabinets screwed to the spacers and it's nice and secure now, the doors actually close now, and it doesn't look like it's about to fall off the wall! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
I randomly watched this video and was hooked 30 seconds in - lots of great information shared at a quick cadence and a good sense of humor. I really appreciate the pride Jeff puts into a well constructed project for the long run - not just throwing up some dimensional lumber, very good understanding of the characteristics of the material he's using and thinking ahead for all the trades that depend on a thoughtful framer to set them up for success.
There are many words I could use to describe this guys videos. Hes a wizard, a master jedi of wood working, the big papi of carpentry! If you're a homeowner and you're not subscribed to his page, I'm letting you know now you failed. Now for my question. In my basement I have one outlet. How many more outlets can I run off of that one? Should I just run a whole new line from they breaker box?
Hi Ross, we still use imperial in building since the trade with the us is so intense. On another question you had! the floor squeaks when the subfloor moves up and down the shaft of the nail. In all new builds they use nails instead of screws to attach the subfloor. That is what guarantees squeaking. There is nothing wrong with the structure or yourself, just the wrong fasteners are used. To correct this you need to screw down the joints and follow the nails to identify where the joists are and add screws as well. 1 screw for every 12 inches of joist. no need to fill in the extra space. You will be fine at that point . Just to help clarify...the wood does not squeak. just the action of wood passing over a nail as it is deflecting. Cheers, would love to hear how it goes!
This is very helpful and the ONLY actual advice on RUclips one can actually apply at home in a DIY single person setting. Very much appreciate and Subscribed!
I'm about to attempt building a music studio in my basement and have no idea what I'm doing. I just watched hours of how-to youtube videos on finishing your basement. Your videos are far superior to every other one I watched, in terms of explaining and demonstrating the steps so novices like me can understand. I hope you're getting paid for these videos. Thanks
this channel is the best thing to happen to me in 2020 (with all this extra time watching RUclips)! Love all the hard work & tips are endless... Thanks Jeff 🇨🇦
watching that "perfectly cut" stud slide in was surprisingly satisfying! It's kind of like finally taking that center bite on a buttered piece of toast. Of course, now all my cuts will be measured against this video which will no doubt result in frustration, self-deprecation, and depression....so, thanks for that.
This is awesome, I'm framing a really low basement and couldn't figure how to build a thin bulkhead covering both the heat/return vents. I can just hang a plywood with a 2x2 attached top and bottom and it gives me great support over a wide space
Another great video, like I said before 2 things to look forward to on Saturdays, Hockey night in Canada, and Jeffs Home Reno videos, the only thing is, with Hockey night in Canada, there is a 50% chance your team will win, but with Home RenoVision DIY you are guaranteed to come out a winner. Also the glue to the steel beam is ingenious, props to you on that.
Jeff - this video has a ton of really useful information. Thank you! I'm about to build soffits for a kitchen remodel and will definitely use your system for creating the box instead of the "ladder" approach that I was going to do. Also, it's really impressive how quickly you can do the math in your head adding the fractions for multiple pieces of a joint where pieces meet. But... when I listen to you, I'm always trying to imagine what parts the measurements represent and by the time I can form a mental picture you are two sentences beyond me. This would be a great place for Max to insert graphics showing the dimensions of the pieces you are attaching to each other. W + X + Y + Z equals 5 3/8 and I can see what you're saying as you're saying it! Thanks for all the great work you do - Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I'll send pictures of the soffit using your approach if you like. And, I'm a graphic designer so if you ever need help with W + X + Y + Z equals 5 3/8...let me know!
How does Jeff only have 500k subscribers. I love this channel, I usual spend sundays binge watching it.... ya so what. Its winter in Michigan ,dont judge me!.
No worries chris, we are from Canada so we get a slower start due to our population. We are hitting a groove now and very happy with the channels growth. Cheers!
The new channel idea sounds real good. A lot of shows i've seen, especially the ones where they come back the next day and all is complete meant an army of trades working through the day and night and supposed budget was blown out of the window. I always take something away from your vids because you have a talent in your presentation. thanks for your valued time.
Really like your bulk head design. In Colorado all walls in basements have to be "floating" and hung from the floor joists, just in case the floating slab heaves from too much expansive clay in the soil.
I use a double bottom plate, my treated is fastened first, then wall is built with a 1 1/2" clearance to stand it up. Using a few treated cutoffs, slide it up and a few "taps" with the sledge and your in, snug, with very few shims neaded and no damage to tile upstairs.
Built my first wall and tried to make the height too perfect. I used a hammer to wack it in place, but it was too tight and would not stand plumb. Was unable to then lower the wall and had to cut all the studs off. My second wall was better! Thanks for your tips. Super helpful for me finishing my basement alone.
Wow! I learned so many things in this video. I'm always confused on when to use nails and when to use screws, and you explained it here for me. Thanks.
Love your videos, started my own company and your videos are great for explaining the process. Always been on the working end, not the planning end of the jobs. Also watch for stuff ive never done before, thanx for taking the time to make these
Great job, as always. Your videos benefit a great deal from the professional caliber video production. Camera on a tripod, excellent lighting, focus pulled precisely, and clean sound. A good decision on your part to make that investment.
I have the same framing gun. About 4 times a year it goes on sale for $99. If I was a contractor it probably wouldn’t last a month but it’s a great option for DIY-ers
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I was curious, if I was to build my own home and I felt the need to want bulletproofing, should I use bulletproof drywall? (I get it's truly referred to as bullet resistant)
Darn it. I should have watched this bulk head video. I made mine way, way too sturdy. What a great system you came up with. My next diy will be much easier. Great video.
I really love your videos.. you show it as is it's very easy to do. 😅 ..Always do with perfection. .. I would see if you can help me rennovate my basement
Good video I love the way you explain things honesty after watching your video I feel like and can go do it myself But this has to be the best part of the video where you comb your hair 14:46
You sort of answered my question, I’m going to be hanging Sheetrock around the perimeter of my basement (against the foundation blocks) and wasn’t sure if I should use furring strips, or use 2x4s and frame it. By the way, your videos are awesome and you have a great sense of humor! Keep up the awesome work.
This was great 🙂 I’m wondering if you could ever do a video on how to frame a closet or how to add a closet to a room 👍🏼. Thank for always been so informative and honest love the Channel you already know
You guys are amazing, i'm planning on using your videos myself to do basement framing. and eventually the whole basement into a open space living room with a couple of cupboards. Hopefully wont mess it up too bad lol
Straight forward advice with a obvious focus on quality work! I LOVE your system for sheetrocking bulkheads! I'm going to claim it as my own!!! Lol just kidding, but seriously that method will save me some serious time, effort, material, frustration, and still provide a accurate and professional finished product! Thanks for your videos. And I barely noticed the Canadian accent as I'm from Minnesota myself so everyone thinks I talk funny too... Lol
yes, please. My local buidling code recommend floating partition walls in the basement. How do you think about it? How to do it right in your way? I am not sure if you still follow this thread, but what if you are😃
Laser levels are great. I bought one and I use it so much more than I anticipated. One mistake is I didn't realize it was a 50 ft and I should have gotten a 100 ft.
I love to build light and simple. How many shelving units I have built over the years with 2x2 and 1/2 sheet goods screwed and glued together. In my shop, I have exactly that with the big DeWalt planer, drill press and a huge bin with all fasteners sitting on it. Supporting is key also. Again using 2x2. Simple and very cost effective. My shelves are 2' deep 8' long.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY One customer bought all IKEA furniture and asked if I would assemble. $5000 dollars of Ikea furniture takes some serious time to assemble. Sorting all the parts is a time eater but it speeds the assembly process. The thing I don't get. Buy IKEA to save money then they pay someone to assemble. Now, where is the savings?
I’ve got an unfinished basement to finish and the question I have I have Long sheets of insulation and no framing on the outside so I guess I’ve got a tear down the insulation to put up framing i’m in a new scribe and I love your channel A lot of the times I doubt myself I am a truck driver by trade but need to start doing the stuff thank you so much
Pro-Tip last segment on bulkheads. Cut your drywall time in half by replacing plywood with 5/8ths drywall on outside bulkhead. Pro-Commercial Steel Tip, use 1 1/4 inch light gauge utility angle to reduce weight and improve straight edge in place of 2x2s prefabricate on floor as shown, install as shown 8' at a time with 5/8ths drywall. steel soffit ready for mud/bead 10 mins or less.
Hi Jeff love your videos I am in the process of builds a wood working shop in my basement .my problem is i do not have 8ft ceilings ,my head just misses the heating and cooling system how close can i be to the drywall as every inch counts
I love being taught by you. EasyPeasy. My only question when finishing my basement is when do i need to pull a permit? All of my electrical has already been upgraded and plumbing is already there too.
Jeff, at about the 33 min mark, you mention blanket insulation that is installed by builders without framing. I have this in my home against several external concrete walls. Should this be taken out and framed as you describe or is it ok to frame in front of the blanket insulation ?
Hi Jeff. We just bought our 1st house and everything I am watching in your channel will help me get a step closer on how to build my basement and do some up great around the house. Thank you so much for being so kind to share everything with us and I really appreciate everything you do. God bless you and keep up the good work.
Reminder to always check your studs for crown (bow) and place them all on the same side so you won"t have a wavy wall when finished. Jeff Thorman is definitely a skilled tradesman, so I"m sure he did this when building his walls and forgot to mention it in this tutorial.
Yup, there's a "hammer side" to every tool. You also know that he's a Pro when he uses the extended measuring tape as a pointer as he did in another vid😉
Thanks Jeff. That is really cool how you frame the bulkheads. I need to get a drill driver like that. To me the plumbing codes and moving the floor drains where you want for the bathroom is the biggest job in the basement process. My basement was drywalled by the builder for the fire code but in order to run mechanicals and insulation I will have to remove different sections to attach framing and run wire and pex or copper pipe.
Jeff, good working but sometime you need to use aluminum step- ladder in such case!! every yours technic and trics are simple quick and perfect!! I like your work style and quality!!
7:15 for the next minute or so for DIY’rs be careful. An 1/8” to a 1/4” forced in won’t ruin carpets or tile but could cause the subfloor to heave just enough that it doesn’t resettle which causes a squeaky floor upstairs
Hey Jeff, great video, thank you. Couple of questions about basements: 1) I have a cinder block basement - do I need to put some sort of vapor barrier up first before I frame? 2) My basement has a perimeter drain along the bottom edge of the outside walls - how do I deal with that?
AHHHH the sledge. Just cut it short, non load bearing (the joy of basements). I've made the mistake of going tight more than once back in the day, not worth the effort to fight your level needs. I love the red shots on the hilti gun, semi auto is way cooler. screws are a good choice for initial sets. but once set nail away, any change of work order costs $$. I do love your ideas for the happy homeowner.
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happy to share framing tips and how to build bulkheads in this video. Cheers
If you are framing the exterior walls then check out our how to insulate video here
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is the a master craft nail gun i bought one haven't really used it yet just wanted to know how good it works for you
Should you wait to put in the sub floor till after the drywall is hung? Or can you do it after the framing?
do it before the framing this way you will install the subfloor faster and you can anchor your walls on the subfloor instead of the concrete.@@seanmcguire7974
for best results do the subfloor first. Cheers!
You should have a pro-tv show to be honest. Your stuff is amazing.
I watch your videos not because I’m actually going to do any of this work, but to be educated when I hire carpenters/construction guys. Thank you for being such an awesome teacher!
This is probably one of the best "how to frame a basement" clip I've seen. I'm not a professional, just a simple homeowner and seeing this clip with its easy to follow steps and Jeff's crystal clear explanations gave me the confidence to tackle a project like this.
I watched this video like a movie. It's pretty long one, the guy knows what he's doing. So I grabbed a couple bottles and peanuts, sat on a coach and watched it. Thanks Jeff.
You are a million times better and more entertaining to watch than Bob Vila! I learn so many little tricks from your videos, I am amazed at your knowledge base and experience with so many different types of work. The little extra pearls of wisdom are extremely important and tells me that you really have experience doing that particular project, thank you.
Sir you outdid yourself this time. You really gave a step-by-step approach on tackling a project like this. You are really a master teacher.
Glad you liked the video. Always glad to help. Cheers!
finally moving into a house with an unfinished basement and I can't wait to do this. Been wanting to finish a space like this for years. Been watching your channel forever and now I can finally put a lot of your instruction to use!
One of the better videos for renos I have seen. Lots of small little nuggets in this. I dont ussually build, working as a fire fighter am ussually tearing stuff out, mostly in newer construction. If everybody built like this, it would be alot more work for me!! Some of the sad, shortcut framming I see is unreal. Nothing like trying to do some overhaul (post fire removal of walls and materials to remove and prevent regrowth of a fire before we leave) and pretty much pulling entire wall down when trying to simply pull a few studs!!!. Quality builds matter.
Great insight!!! I am bookmarking this (and many of your other vids) for a comming DIY basement reno for my home theater.
Keep the content coming!!! One of the most valuable channels out there as a DIYer to get some insight.
I grew up in Ottawa, now live in the US. Its funny to hear all the small references to my old home town!!!. Oh.. and metric vs imperial.... head against wall... can we as a world just pick one lol.
Cheers Chris, So you would prefer I use nails instead of screws I am sure?
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY you know I dont know of thats actually true. I find the nails sheer with any lateral force and break where the nails seems to bend more. I dont ussually break a nail, I dont ussually pull out a screw if that makes sense.
Great Video Jeff, your tip about using 7/16" aspenite ripped at 9-1/2" was all I needed to move forward with enclosing the heating ducts. Thanks, John
Home Depot will not rip 9 1/2", any cut needs to be at least 12".
You should make a comment about floating walls when framing the walls too. Some states require floating walls (i.e. Colorado) that require a couple inches between the bottom plate of the framed wall and a second bottom plate on the concrete. This is due to heaving in the slab that often happens in CO basements.
Thanks for all your instructional videos though! Super helpful and I've learned a lot. Looking forward to finishing my basement myself in a couple years!
I have just recently heard about this. As always, this is not a best practice video for everyone on planet earth. just my take on my situation. we hope it helps and is not too boring to watch> Cheers!@
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks for the response! It was definitely not a boring video (never is!) and I still found it very informative! Thanks!
Just a note for anyone else researching like I am. These nails Jeff is using in the nailer are Tomahawk 3 1/4" collated clipped head nails. However, their diameter is only 0.120, based on what I can find. In Minnesota, in order to do end-nailing as shown in the video, you must use 0.162" diameter framing nails and they have to be 3 1/2" long. Basically impossible to find for a nail gun. Instead, what I have found is 3x0.131" collated clipped head framing nails but MN requires 3 of them instead of only 2 when end-nailing. These are easier to buy at home centers and they are in most common degrees. MN allows some other combinations of length/diameter fasteners too but 0.131" is common in the code for framing it seems to work in majority of cases.
As always, a reminder to make sure to check your building codes for specifics on what fasteners are allowed when framing and don't just go with what people are doing in the videos.
Bless you Jeff! I’m trying to redo my basement and none of the men in my family know what the hell to do or they make it super complicated. So I’ve taken it upon myself a small 22yr old woman, to do it by myself. And this video helped so much! I have the meta beams and that’s what had my stumped and anchoring the wood to the concrete
I just can't stop watching your videos, tips and tricks in each one man..
Thanks for big effort Jeff
Hey man, I just wanted you to know that I just finished up a project today, and your videos were really helpful with giving me the idea. Had a cabinet in the garage that was separating from it's back on one end because it was bent around an exposed gas line on the other. Wound up taking it off the wall and fixed the separated back with screws and wood glue. While that dried, I got some 2x4s and screwed them to the studs as verts/spacers, with a long 2x4 'header'. Got the cabinets screwed to the spacers and it's nice and secure now, the doors actually close now, and it doesn't look like it's about to fall off the wall! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
funny how a little knowledge can be applied in so many ways. That is why I love my job, creative problem solving is so much fun. Cheers!
I randomly watched this video and was hooked 30 seconds in - lots of great information shared at a quick cadence and a good sense of humor. I really appreciate the pride Jeff puts into a well constructed project for the long run - not just throwing up some dimensional lumber, very good understanding of the characteristics of the material he's using and thinking ahead for all the trades that depend on a thoughtful framer to set them up for success.
C'mon...this guy is awesome. I love his videos and learn something every...single...time.
very helpful and informative. could not realized spent 52 min watching your video.
Just finished framing the basement last week. We put up the top plate then did the studs as we go. Took longer but it worked either way!
great technique it you are looking for a temp structural wall as well. Congrats.
There are many words I could use to describe this guys videos. Hes a wizard, a master jedi of wood working, the big papi of carpentry! If you're a homeowner and you're not subscribed to his page, I'm letting you know now you failed.
Now for my question. In my basement I have one outlet. How many more outlets can I run off of that one? Should I just run a whole new line from they breaker box?
Also Canadian are metric also,but I was in high school 1980 when we converted to metric from imperial.
Great video again
Hi Ross, we still use imperial in building since the trade with the us is so intense. On another question you had! the floor squeaks when the subfloor moves up and down the shaft of the nail. In all new builds they use nails instead of screws to attach the subfloor. That is what guarantees squeaking. There is nothing wrong with the structure or yourself, just the wrong fasteners are used. To correct this you need to screw down the joints and follow the nails to identify where the joists are and add screws as well. 1 screw for every 12 inches of joist. no need to fill in the extra space. You will be fine at that point . Just to help clarify...the wood does not squeak. just the action of wood passing over a nail as it is deflecting. Cheers, would love to hear how it goes!
Hey Jeff, I’ve been a big fan for a while. Thanks for the videos. I learn more on here than 3 years in college.
This is very helpful and the ONLY actual advice on RUclips one can actually apply at home in a DIY single person setting. Very much appreciate and Subscribed!
I'm about to attempt building a music studio in my basement and have no idea what I'm doing. I just watched hours of how-to youtube videos on finishing your basement. Your videos are far superior to every other one I watched, in terms of explaining and demonstrating the steps so novices like me can understand. I hope you're getting paid for these videos. Thanks
this channel is the best thing to happen to me in 2020 (with all this extra time watching RUclips)!
Love all the hard work & tips are endless... Thanks Jeff 🇨🇦
watching that "perfectly cut" stud slide in was surprisingly satisfying! It's kind of like finally taking that center bite on a buttered piece of toast. Of course, now all my cuts will be measured against this video which will no doubt result in frustration, self-deprecation, and depression....so, thanks for that.
This is awesome, I'm framing a really low basement and couldn't figure how to build a thin bulkhead covering both the heat/return vents. I can just hang a plywood with a 2x2 attached top and bottom and it gives me great support over a wide space
This video is excellent. I’m about to start a small basement project and I learned a ton watching this.
Stumbled upon your videos I will be finishing my basement here in the near future very informative thank you!
Another great video, like I said before 2 things to look forward to on Saturdays, Hockey night in Canada, and Jeffs Home Reno videos, the only thing is, with Hockey night in Canada, there is a 50% chance your team will win, but with Home RenoVision DIY you are guaranteed to come out a winner.
Also the glue to the steel beam is ingenious, props to you on that.
once it is all set up even if the glue rusts off it is still held up by gravity so win win. Cheers!
Great video. I’m about to frame a small part of my unfinished piece to make a podcast studio. This helps me a ton!!!
thanks Jeff you do amazing work teaching people these skills
Jeff - this video has a ton of really useful information. Thank you! I'm about to build soffits for a kitchen remodel and will definitely use your system for creating the box instead of the "ladder" approach that I was going to do.
Also, it's really impressive how quickly you can do the math in your head adding the fractions for multiple pieces of a joint where pieces meet. But... when I listen to you, I'm always trying to imagine what parts the measurements represent and by the time I can form a mental picture you are two sentences beyond me. This would be a great place for Max to insert graphics showing the dimensions of the pieces you are attaching to each other. W + X + Y + Z equals 5 3/8 and I can see what you're saying as you're saying it!
Thanks for all the great work you do - Cheers!
Cheers Bill. That soffit trick as a life saver for small boxes.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I'll send pictures of the soffit using your approach if you like. And, I'm a graphic designer so if you ever need help with W + X + Y + Z equals 5 3/8...let me know!
Wow! Excellent video. Very knowledgeable, personable and easy to understand. Perfect! Thank you.
How does Jeff only have 500k subscribers. I love this channel, I usual spend sundays binge watching it.... ya so what. Its winter in Michigan ,dont judge me!.
No worries chris, we are from Canada so we get a slower start due to our population. We are hitting a groove now and very happy with the channels growth. Cheers!
Unbelievably informative. Thanks for the great videos. Thanks for simplify everything, it Takes the nervousness out of starting a project.
Always glad to help. Cheers!
Jeff, you are awesome, sir. Your bulkhead idea/tips are so helpful. Watching your vids, I'm building the confidence to start my basement. Thanks!
You can do it, I can help! Cheers!
The new channel idea sounds real good. A lot of shows i've seen, especially the ones where they come back the next day and all is complete meant an army of trades working through the day and night and supposed budget was blown out of the window. I always take something away from your vids because you have a talent in your presentation. thanks for your valued time.
Perfect timing! I was just starting this job 😀😀😀😀
Nice!
Really like your bulk head design. In Colorado all walls in basements have to be
"floating" and hung from the floor joists, just in case the floating slab heaves
from too much expansive clay in the soil.
WOW, I have never heard of that being a problem, very interesting.
I use a double bottom plate, my treated is fastened first, then wall is built with a 1 1/2" clearance to stand it up. Using a few treated cutoffs, slide it up and a few "taps" with the sledge and your in, snug, with very few shims neaded and no damage to tile upstairs.
Built my first wall and tried to make the height too perfect. I used a hammer to wack it in place, but it was too tight and would not stand plumb. Was unable to then lower the wall and had to cut all the studs off. My second wall was better! Thanks for your tips. Super helpful for me finishing my basement alone.
Thanks for sharing! We're about to Finish another part of our basement to add a home office and bathroom.
The speed square trick is great!
Wow! I learned so many things in this video. I'm always confused on when to use nails and when to use screws, and you explained it here for me. Thanks.
As always, glad to help. Cheers!
God bless you always man. Thanks for all your videos!
Love your videos, started my own company and your videos are great for explaining the process. Always been on the working end, not the planning end of the jobs. Also watch for stuff ive never done before, thanx for taking the time to make these
Amazing. Great way to do the bulkheads. You have a gift. Great tips.
Thanks Richard, glad to help. Cheers!
You are master teacher renovating. Thank you a lot .
Great job, as always. Your videos benefit a great deal from the professional caliber video production. Camera on a tripod, excellent lighting, focus pulled precisely, and clean sound. A good decision on your part to make that investment.
Totally agree Gregory! Cheers Max is then best!
Really enjoy watching all your videos! Great Work
you are the best ,thank you for the tips and all the advice,you make everything simple and easy to follow
Thank you, we appreciate the comment Cheers!
This was an extremely interesting video. Lots of tips and tricks.
Thanks Larry, glad you liked it. Cheers!
I have the same framing gun. About 4 times a year it goes on sale for $99. If I was a contractor it probably wouldn’t last a month but it’s a great option for DIY-ers
works great, been using it much longer than a month now.Cheers!
Great tip for building a bulk head
Well Done... Always interested in seeing your projects
Stumbled onto your channel by chance and can’t stop watching. These videos are amazing!
Glad to hear that. Is your foot O.K.
I see Home RenoVision DIY and I click. Definitely my favorite youtube channel :p
Hi David, Really appreciate that comment. Cheers my man!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I was curious, if I was to build my own home and I felt the need to want bulletproofing, should I use bulletproof drywall? (I get it's truly referred to as bullet resistant)
Darn it. I should have watched this bulk head video. I made mine way, way too sturdy. What a great system you came up with. My next diy will be much easier. Great video.
most people do. it is like most people use may too many screws on small pieces of drywall. go figure.
Another great video!
I really love your videos.. you show it as is it's very easy to do. 😅 ..Always do with perfection. .. I would see if you can help me rennovate my basement
Fantastic channel, you were with me the whole way as I was finishing my basement! Thank you!
love this guy he has showed me so much information in just a few videos thanks Vance
Jeff has taught me more life lessons than my dad ever has lol... but seriously, thank you!
i like the bulkhead set up. good idea
Good video I love the way you explain things honesty after watching your video I feel like and can go do it myself
But this has to be the best part of the video where you comb your hair 14:46
LOL what hair!
This was good video. It gave me some good tips to put to practice into my personal diy project.
You sort of answered my question, I’m going to be hanging Sheetrock around the perimeter of my basement (against the foundation blocks) and wasn’t sure if I should use furring strips, or use 2x4s and frame it. By the way, your videos are awesome and you have a great sense of humor! Keep up the awesome work.
frame for sure and leave an air space to help keep the blocks dry. Cheers!
This was great 🙂 I’m wondering if you could ever do a video on how to frame a closet or how to add a closet to a room 👍🏼.
Thank for always been so informative and honest love the Channel you already know
Thank you so much, your videos are so educational
Great Video! Starting basement refinish in a few weeks. Trying to prep myself with as much knowledge. Thanks for the video!!
You will be awesome. If you have questions simply put them in the comments and I can help. Cheers!
Thanks
You guys are amazing, i'm planning on using your videos myself to do basement framing. and eventually the whole basement into a open space living room with a couple of cupboards. Hopefully wont mess it up too bad lol
I am sure you will be fine
You are such a cool guy and also a smart DIY. Guy thank you
Thanks. Love your explanations. Attempting this soon! And you made me order some more tools.
Straight forward advice with a obvious focus on quality work! I LOVE your system for sheetrocking bulkheads! I'm going to claim it as my own!!! Lol just kidding, but seriously that method will save me some serious time, effort, material, frustration, and still provide a accurate and professional finished product! Thanks for your videos. And I barely noticed the Canadian accent as I'm from Minnesota myself so everyone thinks I talk funny too... Lol
Can you make a video on basements with floating walls? Your videos are really awesome and very educational
yes, please. My local buidling code recommend floating partition walls in the basement. How do you think about it? How to do it right in your way? I am not sure if you still follow this thread, but what if you are😃
Laser levels are great. I bought one and I use it so much more than I anticipated. One mistake is I didn't realize it was a 50 ft and I should have gotten a 100 ft.
What laser level do you recommend?
@@colettehernandezsumner4118 Bosch!
I love to build light and simple. How many shelving units I have built over the years with 2x2 and 1/2 sheet goods screwed and glued together. In my shop, I have exactly that with the big DeWalt planer, drill press and a huge bin with all fasteners sitting on it. Supporting is key also. Again using 2x2. Simple and very cost effective. My shelves are 2' deep 8' long.
loving the basic shelf...not from ikea. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY One customer bought all IKEA furniture and asked if I would assemble. $5000 dollars of Ikea furniture takes some serious time to assemble. Sorting all the parts is a time eater but it speeds the assembly process. The thing I don't get. Buy IKEA to save money then they pay someone to assemble. Now, where is the savings?
I’ve got an unfinished basement to finish and the question I have I have Long sheets of insulation and no framing on the outside so I guess I’ve got a tear down the insulation to put up framing i’m in a new scribe and I love your channel A lot of the times I doubt myself I am a truck driver by trade but need to start doing the stuff thank you so much
I love Saturday evenings at 9pm!!!!!
Loving it!
It’s 1.44pm on a Sunday what You talking bout
Pro-Tip last segment on bulkheads. Cut your drywall time in half by replacing plywood with 5/8ths drywall on outside bulkhead.
Pro-Commercial Steel Tip, use 1 1/4 inch light gauge utility angle to reduce weight and improve straight edge in place of 2x2s prefabricate on floor as shown, install as shown 8' at a time with 5/8ths drywall. steel soffit ready for mud/bead 10 mins or less.
Exceptional! Thank you, Jeff! Subscribed!!
Love your videos! Learned alot so far! Greeting from Norway
Thank you Rudi! Cheers to Norway!
Hi Jeff love your videos I am in the process of builds a wood working shop in my basement .my problem is i do not have 8ft ceilings ,my head just misses the heating and cooling system how close can i be to the drywall as every inch counts
Your videos make me believe I can do this myself. Hopefully starting a basement renovation this fall!
You can do it Dan, In a lot of cases you can apply tricks from one situation to solve a problem in another. Cheers!
I love being taught by you. EasyPeasy. My only question when finishing my basement is when do i need to pull a permit? All of my electrical has already been upgraded and plumbing is already there too.
And has been approved by the inspector a long time ago.
I learn something every time I watch. Many thanks.
Glad to help Cheers!
Jeff, at about the 33 min mark, you mention blanket insulation that is installed by builders without framing. I have this in my home against several external concrete walls. Should this be taken out and framed as you describe or is it ok to frame in front of the blanket insulation ?
You sir, have a fantastic channel!
Thank you we really appreciate that. Cheers!
Amazing tutorial Jeff,greetings from UK
Hi Jeff. We just bought our 1st house and everything I am watching in your channel will help me get a step closer on how to build my basement and do some up great around the house. Thank you so much for being so kind to share everything with us and I really appreciate everything you do. God bless you and keep up the good work.
Reminder to always check your studs for crown (bow) and place them all on the same side so you won"t have a wavy wall when finished. Jeff Thorman is definitely a skilled tradesman, so I"m sure he did this when building his walls and forgot to mention it in this tutorial.
I liked the 31 st minute Where you used the meter tape as a hammer. Lol good job congrats" you the best
It is easier on the hands. Cheers!
Yup, there's a "hammer side" to every tool. You also know that he's a Pro when he uses the extended measuring tape as a pointer as he did in another vid😉
I cringed just a little @ using a precision measuring tool as a hammer, but it wasn't much more than a love tap.
Awesome DIY channel. Good videos. 🇨🇦😎🤙🏼
Thanks Will, we are hoping to help as many people as possible. Cheers!
Thanks Jeff. That is really cool how you frame the bulkheads. I need to get a drill driver like that. To me the plumbing codes and moving the floor drains where you want for the bathroom is the biggest job in the basement process. My basement was drywalled by the builder for the fire code but in order to run mechanicals and insulation I will have to remove different sections to attach framing and run wire and pex or copper pipe.
Jeff, good working but sometime you need to use aluminum step- ladder in such case!! every yours technic and trics are simple quick and perfect!! I like your work style and quality!!
7:15 for the next minute or so for DIY’rs be careful.
An 1/8” to a 1/4” forced in won’t ruin carpets or tile but could cause the subfloor to heave just enough that it doesn’t resettle which causes a squeaky floor upstairs
Hey Jeff, great video, thank you. Couple of questions about basements: 1) I have a cinder block basement - do I need to put some sort of vapor barrier up first before I frame? 2) My basement has a perimeter drain along the bottom edge of the outside walls - how do I deal with that?
AHHHH the sledge. Just cut it short, non load bearing (the joy of basements). I've made the mistake of going tight more than once back in the day, not worth the effort to fight your level needs. I love the red shots on the hilti gun, semi auto is way cooler. screws are a good choice for initial sets. but once set nail away, any change of work order costs $$. I do love your ideas for the happy homeowner.
Great Channel glad i found it.