My 20 Steps To A Perfect Renovation

these "HVAC" guys did the ducts for my house and they built the return duct encasing the main plumbing line...so yes there was the floor's main sewage drainpipe INSIDE my main return duct for my first floor... after my dad pointed it out to an inspector who otherwise didnt notice it, then there was a problem and they were forced to redo the return duct elsewhere. they had to move it over about a couple feet and use a space that would have ended up becoming a hallway closet. i imagine thats where it was supposed to be to begin with but these guys probably had no idea what they were doing. and before anyone asks, no we didnt hire them. we were just present when our house was being built by the builder.

these guys spent five months screwing around supposedly putting together the HVAC system and failed all their inspections and had to tear everything out and do it again. they got fired midway and another less scummy HVAC company came in and completed the job and passed inspections.

I always say expect there to be unknowns. Expect the unexpected.. And do your best adjust according.

I agree, floating floors first, then ram board. Quarter round is ugly hah

Hey Jeff just wanted to say thanks for all the videos and the knowlage. My wife and I take possession of our new (to us) house in October and are looking forward to slowly doing some remodeling with a ton of help from your videos and I've binge watching them to get ready. You have an amazing knack for inspiring confidence and for me personally helping me define the line on a project I can reasonably expect to be able to finish myself before I get started and what I might be better off calling a pro about. Luckily for me as someone who usually hates dealing with contractors my wife is a project manager for a major general contractor so bringing in a pro means letting her deal with it hahaha.

My paint on the ceiling is pealing ( due to a doggy painter’s quick fix for quick sale) and like to know how to sand it properly and re paint the ceiling. I would like to paint it myself. Thank you.😊🇦🇺

I hate quarteround. It looks cheap.

Dont work with guys that just starting. They will learn mistakes on your house, but not paying for them. Experianced workers are hard to find or expensive.

Hi Jeff, love your videos!! All the knowledge you share is so empowering 🙏
What's your take on epoxy flooring for a basement apartment that will be rented?

👍👍

Bob Ross version of DIY 😂

I’ve literally been curious when permits where needed!!! Thank you for that tidbit!

A+ video, thank you!

Never, ever put 3/4" hardwood floor under your cabinets! If you get a water leak the floor will buckle and will lift your cabinets, breaking countertops. I know contractors don't want to hear this because it slows down the process, but it is true. Did a kitchen remodel for a long time insurance claims adjuster. He had us write into contract that hardwood floors go in after cabinetry. He said he had seen too many instances of ice maker, DW, and toilet supply lines breaking and destroying cabinets and countertops.
Proceed at your own risk!

I just bought my first rental property, can’t tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Thanks!

As far as the permits situation and inspections they have a section where it says who will be doing the work. Have your followers found issues when you listed yourself for a diy?

We just bought our first real home, and your library has been invaluable! Question:
We had to forcibly tear out shelving from a walk-in closet, which left the drywall looking like swiss cheese on all sides. We're tempted to replace the walls entirely but if we didn't, do you have a video on drywall repair for holes ranging from pencil-gauge to golf balls? (maybe mesh tape?)

Just had a painter do the inside of my house and we had a different color for ceiling and walls. Very similar but different enough to notice. They didn't do the transiting correctly and their excuse was that it can't be helped, that it is just shadows because of different colors when i can clearly see the wall color on the ceiling.

WOW! THANK YOU!
Finally....a comprehensive straight answer in one short video! I appreciate this so much!

Hi Paul from England , carpenter for 40 years . Glad we have no termites here . I admire the usa type of build . Here in England w3 have houses . Mainly you seem to have bungalows ? Why do you guys not plaster walls ? And not much brick built homes there ? Might consider coming out to work to show you boys how it’s done ? Great video indeed . Keep making them . Many thanks paul

I and my husband have done a number of home remodeling projects in our current home. One thing we learned is to work with city inspectors. I found out they are thrilled and more then happy to work with you and answer questions. So all major work done on our house (alot of it we did ourselves)was done with permits and signed off on by city inspectors. I have neighbors and co-workers that have said you don't need to have all work permitted. Especially when you want to add say bedrooms in the basement. Well don't listen to them. When the market settles down and a home gets assesed... You can bet they will look to see if the work was permitted and meets code. If you just slap up some studs, put up only a little insulation, and leave a little tiny basement window in your new bedroom(closet or no closet) you can bet it might not get classed as a bedroom and the room can be a liability as a living space. In case of fire that window needs to be large enough for someone to get out and large enough for a fireman to get in. Do you really want kids to sleep in that kind of room and have them get trapped in a fire? Not to mention what the insurance company would say... Just one example. So just be careful and become familiar with city codes and state regulations. The information is easy enough to find online. And insulate a basement properly. More people are likely to use it if it is comfortable. And don't forget the smoke detectors, and carbonminoxide detectors(change batteries regularly if they are not wired in). Stay safe out there! 😊

Question Jeff,
I’m turning my tub to a walk-in shower, what’s your take on moisture resistant sheet rock? We are on the central coast of California. Waterproofing the Sheetrock anyway so ?

Holy Wah Jeff!!! You are a really thorough with everything and thank you for that. I have always fixed everything in my house myself, yet I am now renovating my retirement home and I HATE DRYWALL!!!! So I'm going with Half Log Exterior Siding instead of Vinyl and T/G 2x6 for the interior walls. Have any experience with those applications?

if it requires a paint pole, it's a waste of space. pack some more usable space that doesn't require anything more than tiptoes and a roller

I am sooo blessed this guy is here educating everybody about home ownership 🤩 May God bless his family employees & town with prosperity.

What tier do I need to join to have you evaluate a few things in my recently purchased home, I have so many questions and nobody has been able to answer most of them or I’m getting different answers, bad work and burning money. Fountain questions, flooring, etc.. I’m in New Mexico, USA. Yes, we’re Americans too

Question: if I'm doing a complete basement reno... when would subfloor go on? I feel like that should be before the framing?

As time goes by.... ive noticed that you and I have more and more of the same tools... seems one of us is copying the other... That is a nice extension pole though for real.

Thank you for your videos. We are hoping to do a bit of renovations on our home in the next couple years and your videos are making me feel more confident about getting involved (my wife is not as excited)

What is sight protection?

THANK YOU!!! 🥺🙏💖💖💖

Been looking for videos to guide me (kept looking for how to renovate after a tornado). Just got hit by the tornado in Little Rock. This is a pretty good guide.

One, Two, Three… it’s best to just build a whole New House!😢

Dude!!! membership program?! I freaking love you dude.

Hi Jeff, I want to remodel my restaurant. Scope of work includes demolition, applying adhesive and install wallpaper, install FRP, and tiling.
Where should I start, I am a complete ignorant but this is my chance to learn or will never have a chance or dare to work.
Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Great video Jeff. I am not going to the length your actually talking about but all my jobs do involve a bit of demo! Kitchen cupboards etc being removed, door being blocked up and bathroom being done. It makes sense to demolish everything at the one time. I realise now you're not going back and to. The plumber and electrician situation is the problem I had. Neither seem to know who should be doing what... It ended up the electrician was charging more money because he came back and the plumber hadn't finished his job on time. Nightmare!!! Thanks again for a great video... 🥰

I guess I missed your little quiz! How many times did you say Plan? I counted 9... 😊

Thank you I just bought a 1979 log home and I am wanting to rehab it. And I didn’t know where to start. I have a mostly finished basement then the main floor and then a loft area. I am assuming i need to start in the basement and now you mentioned doing the hvac first thank you!! I need this info bc I don’t I will where to start so would one floor at a time work? Or do bathrooms then kitchen etc? I am wanting to redo insulation too and swap it out with rock wool

Thank you for your videos. We are hoping to do a bit of renovations on our home in the next couple years and your videos are making me feel more confident about getting involved (my wife is not as excited)

Why is he painting during this video?

Absolutely do not install the insulation paper facing outward it’ll trap the moisture in….paper faces in the house insulation faces out

what about the windows? Did I miss that part?

Thank you for this information. I appreciate you.

At what step would you install new windows? I’m guessing part of HVAC and air sealing?

Pretty good channel boss man thanks for the help

I vote NO quarter round.

Hello Jeef, Congratulation for your amazing videos, you are a truly inspiration...Can I please ask you if do you have any good Contractor in Toronto looking for extra help?..I just completed a Home Renovation Course with York Construction Academy ,,,They told me about you...Thank you

You are doing your painting but you are talking about something else, not relevant to what you are doing 😂😂😂

I’m watching for the future tip 0 hit my soul hard lol

I’m giving away $100 Amazon Gift Card to the first person to correctly guess how many times I said “plan” in this video 😂