Reclaiming Attic Space for Storage - Save Money on Storage!

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  • @Cody.DadLifePro
    @Cody.DadLifePro 3 роки тому +173

    This video has a lot of 90's vibes.

    • @wendtils
      @wendtils 3 роки тому +16

      Those mom jeans are the real deal

    • @UR_behAviOr_iS_so_tch_hairband
      @UR_behAviOr_iS_so_tch_hairband 3 роки тому +35

      I checked the upload date & still refuse to believe this was not recorded during Friends season 2

    • @caelanlegocat3965
      @caelanlegocat3965 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah but only a year ago? Possibly recorder earlier

    • @danielschannel701
      @danielschannel701 2 роки тому +7

      A Hometime spinoff! Looks like it was recorded from '95 - '05.

    • @SolitaryMaverick
      @SolitaryMaverick 2 роки тому +4

      Look at the drill, it’s from the 90’s.

  • @pargolf3158
    @pargolf3158 2 роки тому +64

    Might be a good idea to put a protective plate over the notch you cut for the electrical cable, otherwise you may drive a screw right through that wire, since you can't see it through the subfloor.

    • @ianrussell5367
      @ianrussell5367 2 роки тому +6

      I always write on the board with a big black marker pen where the wires are

    • @ThePinkPanth3r
      @ThePinkPanth3r 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@ianrussell5367 I do similar, alot of WIRES!!! written in my shit handwriting lol

  • @matthewjohnston1017
    @matthewjohnston1017 4 роки тому +102

    Personal opinion. Use furring strips (1” x 2”) strips and lay down on top to protect the electrical. Don’t need to notch then. Also do not use MDF flooring. While it is cheap, it’s very heavy (many roof joists are not made to support lots of extra weight and helps) and MDF does not stand up to any moisture that may come in contact. I personally hate MDF. Instead use plywood boards (at least 1/2” thick) for flooring. Usually sold in 4’ x 8’ sheets which you can cut in half to make a 2’ x 8’ sheets if getting through a garage access. It’s a little more money, but will be better quality.

    • @arthurrobinson4644
      @arthurrobinson4644 3 роки тому +4

      Thanks for the info I want to put to floorboard and on my attic but I want something decent quality of good quality and I want to make sure I get the size cut properly two-story cuz I got to go through attic ladders

    • @Drizzit
      @Drizzit 3 роки тому +8

      She's not using MDF.

    • @danielschannel701
      @danielschannel701 2 роки тому +3

      Would those recycled wheat boards be a sort of natural plastic?

    • @brandydacanay5743
      @brandydacanay5743 2 роки тому +6

      @@Drizzit A lot of mansplaining in the comments when she's clearly a professional and knows what she's doing. She offered a suggestion. I am glad Matthew offered his too of strips but some of the comments are not necessary.

    • @NateDecker1982
      @NateDecker1982 2 роки тому +26

      @@brandydacanay5743 I routinely see people commenting on these sorts of DIY videos offering contradictory advice to what the content creator is asserting irrespective of the gender of the content creator. Just because she's a woman, doesn't mean these comments constitute "mansplaining".

  • @JaimeFelipeMunera
    @JaimeFelipeMunera Рік тому +7

    Nice video... and for those worried about cuts in the beams for wires, "notching" the joist is fine as long as notches don't exceed one-sixth the depth nor be located in the middle third of the span... I would be more worried about being able to remove those panels in case of an electrical repair or re-wire for some future need.

  • @Pallidus_Rider
    @Pallidus_Rider Рік тому

    I used to love watching this show - glad to see it has been archived to UA-cam 👍

  • @nadine91
    @nadine91 2 роки тому +4

    First off I would "rodent proof" the attic space by putting in small metal mesh and staples wherever there are openings to the attic. Then I would spray "boracare" on the floor joints and the ceiling as directed by manufacturer. This stuff prevents termite and rot damage up to 30 years. Then I would lay insulation, and then the floor boards.

  • @brandydacanay5743
    @brandydacanay5743 2 роки тому +12

    My husband and I are looking at putting some floor boards in our attic for storage. I loved your video and how thoroughly you explained everything. Also, as a female who is now doing a lot of DIY around our home, I really rely on a lot of UA-cam videos and I gotta say, love that a female was hosting this episode. My uncles and brother can all do this stuff but my sister and I were left to teach ourselves now that we're adults. Thank you for the video!

    • @LadyBloodOath
      @LadyBloodOath 2 роки тому +2

      I know right even some of the simple tips she said were things I wouldn’t have even thought of

    • @sunlightangel87
      @sunlightangel87 Рік тому

      This 100%! That's why I'm here watching this video. I'm handywoman around here.

  • @mindtrap98
    @mindtrap98 Рік тому

    Not going to lie, that almost look like my attack and with this vid I can now add more storage to mine , and the notching for the wires is the question i got answered. now i can with confidence get space in the attack. thank you and please keep on keeping on.

  • @victordgarcia425
    @victordgarcia425 4 роки тому +12

    Thankyou so much for your video. I was able to add 170 sq foot of attic flooring and add 22 shelves 4’ wide,2’ deep.
    You are very inspirational. Cleared out my garage. Thanks

    • @terryfaugno9242
      @terryfaugno9242 4 роки тому +1

      Did you find a local source for the ecoboard? I'm a few hours north of you, in Denton, so whoever you got it from might have a location up this way.

    • @DarknessLPs
      @DarknessLPs 4 роки тому

      @@terryfaugno9242 I also want to know, I'm south of you just south of Dallas, did you find anything?

  • @sunlightangel87
    @sunlightangel87 Рік тому

    Thank you for this! My grandmother just passed away and I've inherited her entire Department 56 Christmas village. Easily 30+ bins and 4+ decades worth of pieces in this collection. I'd like to store it in our attic, but the attic doesn't have flooring. Husband doesn't want to hire and pay anyone to do it so I told him fine I'll do it myself. Your step by step instruction made it easy for me to understand. I'm lucky enough that our homebuilders put in a few large pieces of flooring because our A/C and heating unit are up there so they built a little flooring workspace around it for maintenance. So I don't think I'm going to have to worry about wires which was my primary concern. But even if I see a wire, now I know how to deal with it!

  • @joeyboy611
    @joeyboy611 2 роки тому +1

    this lady is a genius for real

    • @MAGAMAN
      @MAGAMAN 2 роки тому +2

      Nobody that tells you to notch your joists is a genius.

  • @worldtraveler8571
    @worldtraveler8571 4 роки тому +6

    She's strong! Look at those arms! Nice work!

  • @MAGAMAN
    @MAGAMAN 2 роки тому +6

    Prepare you attic for storage by notching out the rafters. Fucking brilliant!

  • @Bizzmark11
    @Bizzmark11 4 роки тому +8

    I find a drywall T-square to be very useful when making cutting lines on large boards.

  • @the_best_of_times
    @the_best_of_times 4 роки тому +76

    After watching this I feel ready to pay someone else to lay flooring in my attic.

    • @Oh6Torch
      @Oh6Torch 4 роки тому +5

      Yup! My attic is a single story with a slew of wires, plumbing, and bracing. Not sure what prices for plywood is here but I’m certain that it’s more than $100.

    • @mikebradley271
      @mikebradley271 3 роки тому +2

      i thought same thing

    • @el_ra
      @el_ra 3 роки тому +1

      😆

    • @PhantomO01
      @PhantomO01 2 роки тому

      Remodeled my attic into a loft. So glad I did

    • @gerry.shafer6101
      @gerry.shafer6101 2 роки тому +1

      GOT. DAT. RIGHT.

  • @onegirlgigging
    @onegirlgigging 3 роки тому +40

    Please don't encourage notching or cutting ceiling joists! I'm a girl too and even I know thats a big no no, here in the UK it is anyway. Raise the floor by using 3"x2" C16's as cross beams at right angles to the ceiling joists. Screw them down using steel corner brackets to each joist alternating which side they are screwed in. The cross beams can be notched for wires and pipes. Double brace at the joining points of the cross beams for added strength. Why do you not have any loft insulation either? Your heating bills must be astronomical!

    • @cthecheese1620
      @cthecheese1620 3 роки тому +9

      "I'm a girl too", that's not the qualification that matters, but thanks for the alternative to notching joists!

    • @michaelmcphee2930
      @michaelmcphee2930 3 роки тому +3

      Much the same in Australia. Plenty of studies to say garage ceilings should be insulated as well due to heat loss or gain when you don't want it.

    • @ladyeowyn42
      @ladyeowyn42 3 роки тому +18

      My mouth was agape when she took a circular saw to those joists. Our toilet had a slow leak that rotted the subfloor. We tore out the tile and flooring to discover some plumber had notched the joists. The floor had sagged slightly, compromising the rubber seal and causing all this trouble.
      Don’t compromise your joists, people!

    • @NateDecker1982
      @NateDecker1982 2 роки тому +2

      I think there's no insulation because this is a space over the garage rather than over living spaces. My garage attic space is the same way. I wish the builder had applied insulation here as well because I assume it would help keep the temperature regulated in the garage (which no doubt bleeds into the house), but it seems to be acceptable to builders to leave it uninsulated.

    • @SEaudiofan
      @SEaudiofan 8 місяців тому

      If I were to notch joists, which I wouldn't really, I'd put nailing plates over them for protection against fasteners used in flooring

  • @drewman5740
    @drewman5740 3 роки тому +16

    Missing one step; when you notched out the ceiling joist for the electrical wiring and before laying down the plywood, etc … typical building codes would require “Strike Plates” to be installed

  • @AlexMercadoGo
    @AlexMercadoGo 4 роки тому +22

    You need to put a steel plate on top of those wires if you’re going to hide them with plywood.

    • @mordechairogelio8864
      @mordechairogelio8864 3 роки тому

      I guess Im kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released movies online ?

    • @adanfinnley991
      @adanfinnley991 3 роки тому

      @Mordechai Rogelio Flixportal :D

    • @mordechairogelio8864
      @mordechairogelio8864 3 роки тому

      @Adan Finnley Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it !!

    • @adanfinnley991
      @adanfinnley991 3 роки тому

      @Mordechai Rogelio you are welcome =)

    • @chriswalls5648
      @chriswalls5648 3 роки тому +5

      @@adanfinnley991 What a lovely little "real" conversation.

  • @rupe53
    @rupe53 3 роки тому +28

    Hint: it's hot and dusty up there already. Call the measurements down to your helper and do all the saw work in the garage. BTW, not sure why all of those wires were laying around. It's not code to throw those across the attic like that. When the joists are exposed it's easy to drill them. (the electrician who did that should have been shot)

    • @arturotorres6437
      @arturotorres6437 2 роки тому +3

      My parent's house was built in the early 1970's, and has the wires on top of the joists like that. The NEC probably didn't require it back then or just a local code that didn't require it like it does today.

  • @AMGmagazine
    @AMGmagazine 4 роки тому +7

    Nice job. Any links for straw board?

  • @bonnblack1825
    @bonnblack1825 17 днів тому

    Is 'wheat straw board' hard to find ? Lumber yard?

  • @hazelmartin7911
    @hazelmartin7911 5 місяців тому

    This lady rules

  • @vimaljks
    @vimaljks 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic you are great and yes brave and strong . Very good tips.

  • @dixietarian
    @dixietarian 4 роки тому +8

    Where I live the attic gets well above 100 degrees in the summer. That limits what I can store up there. Also, those attic ladders are not made for frequent use so whatever you store in the attic should be long term storage.

    • @bodybuilder6350
      @bodybuilder6350 3 роки тому +2

      maybe thats why she didnt add insulation?

    • @brandydacanay5743
      @brandydacanay5743 2 роки тому

      @@bodybuilder6350 We are going to "renovate" our storage space just as she had - only with the floor boards. We live with my in-laws who have accumulated a lot over their 75 years. Some of it needs to just go away and stay there so we can redo the basement into something purposeful.

  • @Plexus37
    @Plexus37 11 місяців тому +1

    Furring strips and cable plates for your beams. I would never cut my roof structure even if someone told me its ok.

  • @onehandclapping3094
    @onehandclapping3094 3 роки тому +7

    You’re in Canada? I would’ve put in insulation.. overall looks good

  • @danieltoth6119
    @danieltoth6119 Рік тому +1

    I just got out of an attic that is 1665sqft and they want it all floored. It was 96 degrees outside and as soon as I got up in the attic it was over 120. The air was so hot I could feel it on my lungs. My eye lids felt like I was standing in the sun and everything metal in the attic was too hot to touch. Also their was insulation everywhere. I don't understand why they want 1665sqft of floor up there. What are they going to do with it? Is like a whole other house up there. I looked up the pricing and it said it was anywhere from 4.50sqft to 10.00sqft. I don't really want to tell them it's going to be 16k to install but it was so hot up there I can see why companies charge that. I'm thinking about charging 5.00sqft.

  • @mavlography397
    @mavlography397 3 роки тому +2

    Impressive idea. I didnt know thats how fast is it if only you know the technique😀

  • @Sam-bp8gk
    @Sam-bp8gk 4 роки тому +1

    Nicely done!!!

  • @shake5678
    @shake5678 4 роки тому +6

    Is that Heidi from Tool Time?

    • @jkan684
      @jkan684 Місяць тому

      I don’t think so Tim.

  • @dupeaccount1647
    @dupeaccount1647 4 роки тому +4

    Lucky homeowner who has... what are those 2x10s? for the floor in their attic. I've got 2x4 so can't use my attic for storage without putting in 2x10 or even 2x12.

    • @matthewjohnston1017
      @matthewjohnston1017 4 роки тому

      I also have 2x4 roof joists. You can still use for storage, but not for anything heavy. Also store on sides near wall and not in middle of joists span is long. To also help reduce weight, use plywood instead of MDF flooring. I personally hate MDF. While it is cheap, it’s very heavy and will warp with any moisture.

  • @ziptie2104
    @ziptie2104 3 роки тому +1

    what happened to the insulation in the floor??

  • @nukestrom5719
    @nukestrom5719 2 роки тому +1

    $100? with or without wood?

  • @steverodriguez4871
    @steverodriguez4871 Рік тому +1

    I would have put steal plat cover the wires make sure you don’t drill into it

  • @qp3045
    @qp3045 7 місяців тому

    I would like to do that to my attic but my attic isn't as big. How much weight can that floor board hold and what is the name of it. My joists are about 24 inches apart. Thank you for the making the video. The attic looks great.

    • @docholliday9124
      @docholliday9124 Місяць тому

      Did you find the answer to your questions I’m on the same boat

  • @WarriorByNature
    @WarriorByNature Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @FlavioTorres
    @FlavioTorres Місяць тому

    Why aren't they adding insulation underneath the boards?

  • @JalilShaikh
    @JalilShaikh 3 роки тому +1

    Where can I buy those boards.

  • @newtrack2000
    @newtrack2000 4 роки тому +3

    Where can I find this wheat straw board?

    • @newtrack2000
      @newtrack2000 4 роки тому +1

      @@Nickolas.r.smith0Thank you! Great video :-)

    • @matthewjohnston1017
      @matthewjohnston1017 4 роки тому +3

      Personal opinion. Don’t use MDF boards like this. Very heavy compared to plywood board. And MDF will warp with moisture.

    • @MAGAMAN
      @MAGAMAN 2 роки тому

      @@matthewjohnston1017 And apparently that wheat straw stuff is very flammable.

  • @mss627
    @mss627 4 роки тому +5

    Very useful video. My problem is that I have unfaced fiberglass insulation between the joists that I really don't want to remove. I was thinking about replacing it with foam board insulation then placing the floorboards on top. Then maybe putting baffels under the roof the help reflect the unbearable heat. I predict quite the mess.

  • @deandalley3607
    @deandalley3607 18 годин тому

    Joists should always holes drilled to run wires through!

  • @nancisam8305
    @nancisam8305 3 роки тому +1

    I prefer to put the electrical wires between the boards through a small space

  • @NotAJ-yn3xe
    @NotAJ-yn3xe 3 роки тому +6

    100 dollars. The good ol days.

  • @claranauts5368
    @claranauts5368 3 роки тому +4

    love her ordering Ted around

  • @goldenultra
    @goldenultra 3 роки тому

    I got 27 Celsius outside and I was sweating in the attic? But it was not too bad as I had a cold bath before.

  • @TheEssexSpurs
    @TheEssexSpurs 4 роки тому +1

    insulation?

  • @paradoxdea
    @paradoxdea 2 роки тому +1

    I love this video. The presentation is professional, neat, and perfect. Great video!!

    • @danielschannel701
      @danielschannel701 2 роки тому

      She reminds me of the co-host from Hometime I grew up watching.

  • @AnthonyRizzo-u1h
    @AnthonyRizzo-u1h 7 місяців тому

    When was this produced 1997😊

  • @NormDave
    @NormDave 2 роки тому

    Excellent...

  • @Cricketchirps39
    @Cricketchirps39 3 роки тому +4

    We stored things in our attic and things melted or became dry rotted.

    • @pearlperlitavenegas2023
      @pearlperlitavenegas2023 3 роки тому +1

      Where are you? I'm in Dallas & would NEVER put anything in the attic !!! Too hot 🔥

    • @Cricketchirps39
      @Cricketchirps39 3 роки тому

      @@pearlperlitavenegas2023 Pennsylvania. It is a crawl space more so than an attic. Not much storage in my house.

  • @victordgarcia425
    @victordgarcia425 4 роки тому +6

    Exactly what I needed to inspire me to complete my attic storage project. Where in Austin, Texas can l find this particle board that your using.

    • @DarknessLPs
      @DarknessLPs 4 роки тому +2

      You ever find out? I'm a fellow Texan (on the Dallas side) and I want to put some flooring in my attic as well (if only to have peace of mind when walking around up there).

    • @victordgarcia425
      @victordgarcia425 4 роки тому +11

      Home Depot l found 3/4 inch particle 4x8 board strong enough for ceiling flooring. I had HD cut boards to 2’x 4’ to easily take to attic. I used deck screws and notched the floor rafters to get wiring one inch below the decking. Now by using deck screws l can remove later if l want to add insulation later. I also added 2’x 4’ shelves for great storage. I added 170 sq foot of storage and emptied my garage.

    • @pearlperlitavenegas2023
      @pearlperlitavenegas2023 3 роки тому +5

      @@victordgarcia425 never ever notch anything structural in your attic you're asking for trouble

    • @ProleDaddy
      @ProleDaddy 3 роки тому +1

      Nobody should be using particle board as subfloor. This whole video should be disregarded as it is very bad advice. And notching floor joists? Jesus Christ. These people have no idea what they're doing.

  • @aagalani
    @aagalani 3 роки тому +1

    Is it okay to put notches in the joists to put electrical wires? Need to know because I am going to be doing the same thing?

    • @polluxtroy69
      @polluxtroy69 3 роки тому

      Yes

    • @chadhowell1328
      @chadhowell1328 3 роки тому

      Good rule of thumb is no more than 1/3 of the joists should be notched. So a 6” tall joists (2x6) should be notched no more than 2”. There’s more to it really but again, it’s a good rule of thumb.
      Better idea is to unwire whatever it’s running to, drill a small 1/2” hole and then place the wire through it. The more you remove, the weaker you are making the structural member.

    • @aagalani
      @aagalani 3 роки тому

      @@chadhowell1328 Thanks you guys.

    • @nunyabeeswax1780
      @nunyabeeswax1780 3 роки тому +1

      NO!!!!!!!

    • @rupe53
      @rupe53 3 роки тому +2

      @@chadhowell1328 ... actually that 1/3 rule is for center penetrations that are more than 2 ft away from an end.

  • @terryfaugno9242
    @terryfaugno9242 4 роки тому +4

    Love the 2'X4' ecoboard. I saw the link below to Chesapeake Plywood's webpage about the product, but can't find any info on who carries it.
    Who are the retailers that carry this product? Lowes and Home Depot were a swing and a miss.

    • @matthewjohnston1017
      @matthewjohnston1017 4 роки тому +6

      Don’t use MDF in my opinion. It’s cheap, but very heavy and will warp with any moisture. Instead use plywood at least 1/2 inch think. Nearly all lumber yards will have it ( like menards, Home Depot, Lowe’s ex)

    • @Kubelet
      @Kubelet 3 роки тому

      @@matthewjohnston1017 is there any lightweight alternative that you know of? i have to deck my attic in order to not compress the insulation and im stressed the weight of all the wood is too much

  • @stuemler
    @stuemler 2 роки тому

    I kept my wires over my board and I only floored toward the center.

  • @kynismo88
    @kynismo88 3 роки тому

    I have blown in insulation in my attic. So do I have to remove it from ontop of the sheet rock before I lay down the floor?

    • @hkirkland3
      @hkirkland3 2 роки тому +1

      Did you get an answer for this? I was under the impression that you could leave it in between sheetrock and the floor.

  • @adamsdiyuniverse-savemoney4563

    Nice video. I subscribed to the channel. Interesting ideas. I made a video about lining out my loft. I reused a lot of stuff so it was pretty cheap and cheerful 😊 good luck with your channel

  • @mhernandez9117
    @mhernandez9117 3 місяці тому +1

    Be careful the sheetrock is really delicate …places a skill saw on that same sheetrock.

  • @mikehopkins4040
    @mikehopkins4040 4 роки тому +1

    Didnt see any insulation
    under your boards?

    • @to3634
      @to3634 4 роки тому +1

      Does it matter since it’s in the garage?

  • @nholt
    @nholt Рік тому

    Where is the insulation?

  • @Websitedr
    @Websitedr 3 роки тому +1

    Why would you cut into your joists to hide a wire? This seems like a really bad plan if there's any weight on those spots.

  • @mtwain1674
    @mtwain1674 11 місяців тому

    Funny video. I wonder if Ted helped her out with some other projects while they were up there in that attic.

  • @garrettkirkmusic
    @garrettkirkmusic Місяць тому

    Technical Ted!!!!!!

  • @davidfriedlander9868
    @davidfriedlander9868 2 роки тому

    If anyone is reading. Can you insulate In between the joists and plywood?

    • @MAGAMAN
      @MAGAMAN 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, you can.

  • @markyoung8949
    @markyoung8949 2 роки тому +2

    NEVER nothc a joist - as soon as you do you have compromised the structure.

  • @wees313
    @wees313 4 роки тому +4

    5:54 she almost cut the saw power cord, lol.

    • @jeffreyosiwalajr3458
      @jeffreyosiwalajr3458 4 роки тому +2

      maybe a little sloppy handling, but the saw had the guard in place.

    • @MAGAMAN
      @MAGAMAN 2 роки тому

      woman.

  • @michaelboccanfuso8225
    @michaelboccanfuso8225 Рік тому

    no insulation?whats up with that-no mention at all?

  • @empsirch7983
    @empsirch7983 19 днів тому

    I dont build but I grew up helping to build a home... I dont think your supposed to run electrical AC lines that close to the OSB boards. I think it supposed to be mid way and if your not, I think its supposed to have a metal blocker. Everything else looks good.

  • @alan_leblanc
    @alan_leblanc Рік тому

    I'm crushin for sure

  • @trayspells4075
    @trayspells4075 2 роки тому

    Gotta be from
    The 90’s

  • @jeffreycunningtown5730
    @jeffreycunningtown5730 3 роки тому

    I bought plans from Woodglut and did it very quickly.

  • @fulcrom4
    @fulcrom4 4 роки тому

    Can you say multi tool

  • @pearlperlitavenegas2023
    @pearlperlitavenegas2023 3 роки тому +1

    Mom jeans 90s

  • @shaikhahmed7929
    @shaikhahmed7929 2 роки тому +2

    Those joist notchings, yikes!

  • @SolitaryMaverick
    @SolitaryMaverick 2 роки тому +1

    Don’t notch the joists. Not a good idea.

  • @tibbytx1
    @tibbytx1 Рік тому

    That was so scary watching her lean over that door for the measurement.

  • @sandybil
    @sandybil 3 роки тому

    No insulation

  • @joeyboy611
    @joeyboy611 2 роки тому

    imma watch this video, then work on Mom's attic...

  • @MAGAMAN
    @MAGAMAN Рік тому +1

    I like coming back to this video whenever it pops up in a search. I find more problems every single time I watch it. I have a feeling that every time the camera turns off "Ted" takes over, because she is really bad at everything she is showing us how to do.

  • @jermopp
    @jermopp 3 роки тому

    $100?

  • @nunyabeeswax1780
    @nunyabeeswax1780 3 роки тому +1

    wow! just wow! very poor technique... smh... as previously stated, I would not recommend "notching" your joists, EVER! especially if your are going to be putting more weight on them! then you used a hammer to very crudely knock out the "notches"!! you can clearly see that you don't even hit the right spot every time! again, very poor technique... as another post said (One Girl Gigging), raise it up and leave gaps for wires, pipes, etc. Then put steel plates over the gaps where wires run through to protect them, especially if they are going to be hidden!!

    • @switchex
      @switchex 3 роки тому

      Notching the joist is just fine, we are talking 1/4 of an inch deep and wide. Drilling joists, studs, and wood to run electrical wire through is a common practice and allowed by the code. No difference than a notch.

  • @savagefrito
    @savagefrito 3 роки тому

    Why is there so much fake carpentry skills? The random measuring at the start, the horrible line you made with the carpenter's square, @ 3:55 they didnt even mark where their finger was, and the line is at an angle.

  • @franksuhuang6
    @franksuhuang6 2 роки тому

    👍👍🌹🌹

  • @builderlady1857
    @builderlady1857 3 роки тому

    I think she needs to do better as if she nailed though the wires by doing what she has done the nails can go in to the cables they should also be be covered .just incase other screws or nails later are put in for other reasons..

  • @arnaldorivera7031
    @arnaldorivera7031 3 роки тому

    Fucking vexes me when people t wear their tool belt like that.

  • @rafars2246
    @rafars2246 Місяць тому

    Yeah don't put insulation, not needed...

  • @andrewm79615
    @andrewm79615 Рік тому

    Whole thing for $100? Each panel is at now least $50 in 2023…

  • @MAGAMAN
    @MAGAMAN 2 роки тому +1

    Did you hire an engineer to find out if this attic is suitable for storage? Not all attic spaces are capable of holding a load. You may end up with cracked ceilings or worse by doing this.

  • @GoTips
    @GoTips 4 роки тому +5

    She seems like the kind of person who wants to work fast to get the job done and not so much of a take your time get it done right kind of person 😬

    • @nickbrown6457
      @nickbrown6457 4 роки тому +2

      I agree. Without being disrespectful to her, I think it might be a female chip on the shoulder where a woman is attempting to do what a lot may view as a man's job. She thinks she has to be seen to be so fast and efficient, and just as good as, or better than, a man. Well, she doesn't, she just needs to slow down and I'm sure she'd do a fine job, equal to any man, and better than if she rushes it.

    • @cthecheese1620
      @cthecheese1620 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickbrown6457 What gives y'all that impression? Where do you feel she should have slowed down? She did a fine job, albeit her safety could use some work just like nearly everyone else.

  • @RS-uo2nd
    @RS-uo2nd Рік тому

    “It would violate code…plus it wouldn’t be safe”.. Proceeds to notch structural floor joists and run screws blindly over it without plates. Insane you guys left her video online, this is wildly unsafe and a perfect way to roll the dice with an attic fire

    • @GypsieMariposa
      @GypsieMariposa Рік тому

      Please the explain the use of plates, if you have a moment. (I’m trying to learn as much as possible as I can’t really afford to pay someone else to do it).

    • @RS-uo2nd
      @RS-uo2nd Рік тому

      @@GypsieMariposa Sure, when you have a wire within about 1-1/4” of where you will be nailing or screwing down anything in the future, you use a metal safety plate over top of the wire to prevent a nail or screw hitting it. Obviously a damaged wire can cause a fire. Just look up stud protector plate. They’re cheap. I’m no safety sally, but these really should have been used

  • @alanbennett91
    @alanbennett91 3 роки тому +1

    Rushing jobs leads to accidents, she needs to slow down.
    Where a hat or tie up your hair, if hair is long. Wear goggles.

  • @slysrandoms220
    @slysrandoms220 3 роки тому +2

    Where can I purchase this board for the floor?

  • @goldenultra
    @goldenultra 3 роки тому +1

    I got 27 Celsius outside and I was sweating in the attic? But it was not too bad as I had a cold bath before.