Spencer, you remind me so much of my amazing dad. When he married my mom back in 1956, he’d never even painted a room, but when they bought a brand new tract home in 59, they quickly realized that if they wanted something done, my dad would have to do it, because money was tight. He dove in and within a couple years, he’d tiled the kitchen and bathroom, painted every room, built storm windows for every window, built a small porch off of the back door, planted a huge garden, built a brick barbecue pit, and laid a concrete driveway. Within 5 years, he’d divided the basement into a laundry room, play rooms, and family room, hung paneling, tiled the floor and steps, wired overhead lights and sockets, and hung a dropped ceiling. Ultimately, he could wallpaper like a pro, do plumbing work, build anything (he was in the process of finishing his longtime dream of building a huge model railroad layout when he was diagnosed with & died of colon cancer), and lay brick, concrete, and stone! This was at a time when you didn’t have access to computers or even “how to” books to help, and he didn’t have anyone to teach him. ro While he was working so hard on all of these projects, he was also a devoted husband, highly successful businessman (despite dropping out of school in 10th grade due to his ongoing struggles to read), and he was a phenomenal dad to me, my brother and sister! My mom used to get so frustrated with him, because it took him so long (in her opinion) to finish a project, but like you, he was a perfectionist and he wouldn’t stop working on any project until it was perfect. Even when he had caught up on home projects, I can’t count the number of times he would drop everything to help one of us kids with a project, no matter how big or difficult it might be! Now here I am, 65 years old, and one of my favorite smells is wood & sawdust, because some of my best memories are those where I sat with my dad for hours and watched him work on our basement, or build me a chest for my dolls & doll clothes, or lay track down for his HO trains! There don’t seem to be many men out there like my dad anymore, but you’re one of those men. And I know Kinsey, Beau and Cam will thank God every night that you are in their lives!💞 PS I apologize for the length of this comment. Just felt like I needed to share this!
It was lovely to read about your dad, mine was the same, now in heaven. 🧡 I enjoy watchin this, someone working so meticulously and tirelessly to build a Home for his family. Every time I see someone working with different building material, it reminds me of my dad too.. Blessings to this lovely family ❣ 🧡🙏🏻
Hi Suzanne Marie! My niece's name is also Suzanne Marie. That's what caught my attention, lol! She just turned 40. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when she was 5 yrs. old. The doctors said she wouldn't live past her teens. She is considered a "brittle diabetic". In spite of all that, she is raising her youngest niece, who has a lot of health issues also, and sitting with her dad's father, he has Alzheimer's. She has never married or had children of her own. She helps me a great deal with my grandchildren and my parents and her parents. She truly is irreplaceable. Your words and memories of your dad are so sweet. My dad is exactly the same way. I always tease him, "God broke the mold when he made you." :) I agree with you about Spencer. He is a very impressive young man, and actually, they are a very impressive couple. Have a beautiful blessed day. Sry for the loss of your dad.
you made me cry im 58 tatooed big n strong at least i was until i read your comment im so sorry for your loss but needed to read your post thankyou dear
Beautiful shower tiling, first time ever tiling,,,,,,and first time for most all of the build,,,,,,,WHAT a GUY! Congratulations!! beautiful music and scenery, thank you for sharing!
Hi guys I've watched from the beginning of the build, and it has turned out way better than I thought it would. Spencer has done a remarkable job considering he had to learn on the job so to speak, and Kenz your jokes are so much fun, and all the video work plus herding two very cute rug rats I salute you both. One thing I would caution you about don't get so focused on the house that you miss a big safety problem outside, A toddler and a pond can lead to a heart ache like no other. Fence is cheap compared dealing with a tragedy. I'm off my soap box now. keep up the great work.
After you have finished everything with the tiles, cover the whole thing with Rainex Glass water repellant. Will go into those micro-holes not visable and seal them. Will need to use Rainex couple times a year after cleaning tiles. It really works!
Wow... You both have inspired me to remodel my kitchen after watching your progress with this build. I can see how much of a perfectionist your sweet hubby is by the blood sweat and tears hes poured into his workmanship. You will have many years of happiness living in your home knowing its unique and done the way you both wanted it done and how it turned out. I love it so far and hope you guys will continue to make post & videos about projects to come. I love watching how much the kids are growing with every new post. May God bless and keep you all safe.
The tiling looks great !! You guys are doing a wonderful job on your house !! Keep it up. Don't get discouraged when things go wrong---nothing ever goes perfectly all the time!!
Tile looks great almost done! Because of your situation I would just use a shower rod and curtain too be able a have a shower indoors. And drain the system out side and save the heater system. That can be used later on. And put the glass doors in later getting 72" - 84" which you might want the taller to have the top track above the window. Just treat the glass with rainex and a squegee after every use. You can thank me later! Something to think about is a hot tub and a outdoor shower, and cooking counter with a burgala, shade screen 🤔. Expanding your living space too enjoy those spring to winter as well. Your sweat equity is building, just use it to reinvest into the property. Anyway it's your call , take care and be safe and God bless amen. ❤
We started with a shower curtain and switched to glass. Shower curtains tend to stick to you while showering and glass allows better control over where the water ends up. Splash control. Just found it saved us less damage to the rest of the bathroom.
They clearly stated their reasoning; they have a small bathroom and want to maximise the sensation of space when in it. All they really need to do is install a curved curtain rod, and pull the shower curtain all the way over after showering. The the shower won't feel so cramped when they are in it, and the room won't seem so small whtn they aren't showering.
The first video of yours that I watched was when you poured the foundation supports for the containers. Fortunately there weren't that many videos yet so I was able to catch up on all the other ones you had posted before the next video came out. I'm not even sure if that was 2 years ago or 3 years ago because the time has just flown by. I can say that I am thoroughly impressed with the way you two have worked. Your work ethic is something to be proud of. Spencer, you have not only been the jack of all trades, you have become the master. Keep up the good work. After watching what it's taken you to finish that bathroom, I had to laugh when you said you only had one more bathroom and the kitchen.
Hi from England Everything you have done has been done with love, patience and hard work. Congratulations 🎉 Don’t spoil it with a shower curtain. 🥴 I have a very small bathroom and we have a glass door and believe me it works. Light and airy and no cleaning a curtain so easy to wipe down glass. What a lovely family. 🤗love you all Susanne🥰
I’m from England as well, and completely agree. We’ve had glass for years. Maintenance is so much simpler, and they look beautiful, keeping a lovely, open and modern look to the bathroom. Spencer’s tiling is absolutely spot on!
The shower is looking great! Personally, I would put a half width glass wall in instead of a curtain. It'd look fantastic imo, and easy to maintain. I put one in my second bath, marvelous look! Love ya'll ❤️
I used the same tile you’re using for your shower curb, for the floor in my master bathroom. It’s held up well after 1 year of wear. Shower looks great! Hack for removing old painters/masking tape that’s been up for a long time. First run a putty knife along the painted edge ( keep from pulling up any paint.) then take either a hairdryer, or a heat gun and blow heat atop the tape. This will activate the adhesive, and make it easier to remove. Another thing, if you find your roll of painters/masking tape is old, and shreds when pulling a length off the roll. Throw the whole roll in the microwave for 15 seconds, and it’ll restore the tape.
curtains need replacing, washing, torn grommets, falling off plastic rings, water splashes around ends, blocks light because you have to let it dry out, and generally ugly.
You can get high quality cloth liners for a very nice shower curtain. These are washable.Glass needs to be dried every time it is used or it will get water spotted. When you use a shower a lot a curtain is easier.
You've chosen the right color for your bathroom which brighten and makes it look roomy. Love the subway tile on the wall as well as the small octagon/hexagon on the floors. The step in tile into the shower just adds a dimension to the whole bathroom. You're right about curtain versus the glass door, actually you can move freely with curtain. I don't usually comment, but had to compliment your nice bathroom.
Hi guys, what I admire most about you Spencer is how he is so meticulous with his work. You both have done such an awesome job on building your home. All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦, I have been watching your channel every week for more than 2years and I send so much love and appreciation for your family🌸.
Great job Spencer on the tile. I know how you feel about tiling. I hate it too. Won’t do it again. After 15 years of a totally tiled mosaic bathroom, I tore it out ( floor to cold in winter even in Florida). Grouting corners are easier if you put the grout in cake decorating bag. Hope that helps in the other bathrooms. Stay happy.
I would use glass for the walk in shower and curtains with tub enclosures. Just my personal preference and easier to keep water in the shower with you instead of on the floor. Looks great. Recommend caulk at each seam where the walls meet and not grout. We had the grout start cracking on us and we had to scrape it all out and put in caulk.
Someone I know has a small bathroom with a glass covered shower, but the whole shower covering can be folded inwards so that the shower area becomes open and part of the bathroom. The whole floor was also made so that all the water on it flowed into the shower drain if anything got on the floor and the folding glass had this odd fiber looking band where it met the floor and that kept the shower water away from the rest of the small bathroom when showering. It was so well made that it is a memory that stayed with me. I even asked about it and it worked because every part of the floor had a water barrier and if you put a marble on the floor it slowly rolled towards the shower drain. I've never seen anything like it before or since. They also used this cute trick with small tiles that was made so that it almost looked part of a beach were only the bottom parts of the shower walls was had the tiles. It was one of the cutes bathrooms I had ever seen up to then, but I know the same idea has been used other place too, due to the available room size.
We used glow in the dark grout in our cabin bathroom. Looks awesome. Found it on Amazon. Oh yeah… the grout looks white with the lights on. Glows green with lights off. 👍
The problems you encountered exactly mirrored my own experience when I changes my bath tub into a walk in shower in Spain. When you rubbed your finger along the cut tile at 7:20 I winced remembering the cuts I had and the flowing blood… those edges are b……y sharp. The grouting transforms the strength and locks everything into place. Great job.
The shower looks awesome..and you painting wow...team work..can't wait to see the other bathroom done..i haven't thought about shades or curtains this is looking better all the time.. Y'all take care ..see you on the next one Cheers 🥂🥂🥂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Spencer I cannot believe this was your first time tiling a shower. It looks beautiful. I think y'all made good choices on the floor and the walls. I love it. Your videos flyby I really enjoy them see yall in the next one.
The tiling job is beautiful, well done Spencer. As usual you did a stellar job. Your skill and persistence never ceases to amaze me. You both are an amazing young couple with your two beautiful children and dogs. So glad you got so much water from the rain I know that was a bit of a rough spot for you. Much love and blessings be upon you your family and your beautiful home. 💕🍏😎
You did great on the shower! I'm a 36 year tile contractor. If you need any advice please message me and I'll teach you a few tricks and easy ways. I also specialise in how to clean and maintain your grout to avoid mold or color change. But feel pround of your work looks fantastic! Blessings to your family
200 to 3000 gallons of water after one rain storm…that’s terrific! Btw…I’ve had the same reaction during my diy tiling efforts…the grout changes the look so much. Thank you for the video!
Bathroom looks amazing. So interesting to me that with all that Spencer has accomplished he still speaks with cautious optimism. He is so humble. Really glad that Mackenzie is not only so supportive, but such an amazing cheerleader to him reminding him of how amazing he's doing. And Mackenzie, in addition to all that she does to help with projects, she is also a great mom, and is doing an amazing job with the content choice and editing. Not an easy thing to do. Such an inspiring couple on so many levels.
I agree. Watching Spencer tackle all of these projects really calms my nerves and gives me the confidence to tackle my own. I watch this channel to detox
╰(*´︶`*)╯LIFE UNCONTAINED, WWOG and Good Simple Living are our family's favorites! We await each video with much anticipation and enjoy how humble each of these families are. Watching these incredible people achieve their dreams step by step is very inspiring. It has given me courage to attempt some smaller projects of my own. I was always very confident in my abilities to achieve my own dreams as a spry healthy confident woman that gave 150% always at the 2-3 jobs at a time I've held since the age of 14. If I could have any wish it would be to restore my health that I took for granted after being disabled for the last 20 years due to an accident. Your inspiration has given me some courage to attempt some small projects of my own. So, Thank💓you for creating such inspirational content. Keep up the good work Spencer - you are incredibly smart and we all admire your humble nature. Try not to be so hard on yourself....you are doing an incredible job and each mistake along the way only offers you knowledge and strength. 🧚♀️ Kenz you are the best Wife and M♡ther and an incredible cheerleader always there to encourage your amazing man! Don't change a thing you guys! Your patience through this whole process has shown us all how much internal and external strength you have as 👩individuals 🧔 but together 👩🍼🚴♂️🧚♀️you one hell of a force to be reckoned with. Don't ever forget that!ヾ(˙❥˙)ﾉ Here's to much L❥VE, L🍀CK & L🤪UGhter along the way! 🤸🏻♀️🏋🏻🧜🏻♀️👶🏻
I was feeling the same way as Spencer was about the shower floor tiles until the grout was laid, and then BAM! I loved it! What a difference grout makes! Your master bath looks so stunningly beautiful by a professional! Spencer you are talented in everything you do! Great job you two! See you on the next one. Chow fro Michigan
I know you are glad that the shower is almost done, I don’t know about the curtain idea though, I think glass, or something else might be a better choice. This has been a long journey, and you guys worked so hard for this, your rewards will be great. I’m so happy you finally got some good rain too. 😊
Her reasoning for the curtain makes good sense. It would make the bathroom look smaller if she had a glass wall. Anyhow, if they decide later on can you so they can always put one in. Taking it out wouldn’t be as easy. 😉
Funny thing there with those glass doors on a shower stall ...... everyone I know who had glass doors eventually removed them for various reasons. The number one reason being, shower curtains are so much easier to clean.
I put down everything when I know you've posted a new video. I get a nice hot cup of tea and sit and watch your video. It is such a blessing and makes my day. It is nice to see the tiling progressing. You decided on curtains instead of sliding doors. Well it is easier to change that decision if curtains doesn't work. Ascetically, you're probably right to keep the bathroom looking larger with curtains. Beau is one happy little gal, what a sweetie. Cam looks like he's getting ready to walk around soon. They don't stay babies for long, so enjoy the time minus diaper change time and hissy fit time. Glad to see your water situation has dramatically changed - prayers work! You all have a great week and be well and stay safe. God Bless.
Positive thoughts for a smoother outcome on the second bathroom. Everything looks amazing you two. So glad that your water situation is turning out better. Thank goodness for Mother Nature and all the rainfall. Enjoy your week & see you next week.
My, how the family has grown, it brings tears of joy to these old eyes. I see your family as a wonderful part of life, thank you for the journey. May it never end.
Nice job Spencer, i have done alot of tiling and i have to say your first job was A1 i have some very good advice on how my wife keeps our tiled shower sparkling clean with no scrubbing. She mixes two items and puts it into a spray bottle and sprays the entire shower once a week and lets it stay on the wall until the next shower or wait an hour or so and then uses the hand sprayer to rinse down everything thoroughly. It removes soap scum and prevents mildew and leaves all of the fixtures and glass sparkling. Her formula is half white vinegar and half BLUE Dawn dish soap. The vinegar has to be HEATED and placed in the spray bottle first and then add the dish soap. It only works with the Blue Dawn Soap. Give it a try, she no longer has to scrub our shower with bleach products. p.s I vote for tempered glass, it will stay clean with the soap and vinegar . Love what you guys are doing. Have watched from the beginning. All I can say is you have guts to decide to leave it all.
I've done several tile jobs in my own homes. I was told by a professional tile setter. Anywhere a wall meets another wall or floor or tub you should always use caulk not grout in that area. Walls and floors will move ever so slightly and crack the caulk joint and then water will find its way in.
Sadly I just had to remove the shower I tiled in as well and it had extensive black mold in only 6 months I did not know you should seal the grout. I love these guys work they have made a wonderful place but perhaps they knew something I don't know
@@StevenBenDeNoon I Believe Spencer does a lot of research before he starts a project. Sometimes he'll say (I've never done this before) And the next thing you know, he's getting it done like a pro. He seems very picky on his work and sometimes his progress is slow but his results are as good if not better than a true professional.
Spencer, keep on with your build. Your home is beautiful. Kenzi, you are parenting 2 very adorable youngsters. This project is 3 years so far. Both of you are kind and encouraging through all aspects of an incredible challenge. We all admire you.
Our tile-ready shower pan base came with a 3 part epoxy to adhere the tile to the base. It was Part A resin, Part B catalyst, and a part C filler powder to thicken it. Once our marble tiles were glued down with this I think you would need a jack hammer to get them up once it cured.
The shower looks fantastic and you’re right, the grout was the icing on the cake! Also, so glad you got lots of 🌧 rain! I think you’ll find over time glass will be the better choice, you can enclose it 3/4 of the way and leave the rest open. So easy to keep clean and have water stay in the basin!
We did our's with a 2/3 glass wall and it works fine, no splash at the back or over the sill. Its also easier to clean as there is no tracks to trap moisture and mold. And if you want to be fancy it could be etched with a nice design eg dolphins or seahorses (?)
1000% better with the grout wow. I was not a fan of that tile the whole time you were doing it but the grout makes it looks so much nicer in there. Mud/taping drywall and tile are the reason I could not do what you guys have done. I absolutely hate doing both of those with a passion. I think they are both an art form that I do not have the patience for haha but you did really nice looking work congrats.
Curtain will attack you when you are taking a hot shower :p It makes showering so much more comfortable if you have a glass wall. And still looks very spacious! Tiles look beautiful! Really cool to see it all come together!
My shower curtains have never "attacked" me. Granted I use cloth rather than plastic. Don't know if that is a factor there. A nice thing about shower curtains ...... if one is into seasonal decorating, you can change out the curtains for the seasons.
You have to use two curtains, one on the outside (usually decorative) and a liner, to avoid the uplift effect. I use a double curtain with no problems.
@@rebeccaburrow7199 Yup, two curtains. Cloth. Inner curtain (liner) - helps too to get one that is a tighter weave so the shower spray doesn't blow right thru it.
Because of your curb's tile design it would be wise to put two coats of grout sealant on it. Add one coat two months after finishing the shower, and the next two to four months later. It may sound like overkill, but the deep soaking of sealant will give the tile longevity. I also highly recommend getting a curved shower rod. The three inch (or so) outward bend not only creates a more spacious area, it controls the curtain's thermal wind flap by making the middle press against the curb. The air flows in from the edges instead, making it mix with the steam before it gets to you. A clear or mostly clear vinyl shower curtain is also a good option to make the shower less closed in and sitting beside a closed curtain not feel blocked in. I first discovered this because I had rescued a cat that would always worry, shout and try to rescue me when she couldn't see me in the shower. At present I 'm using a vinyl curtain (from BB&B) with bamboo stalks printed on it up to the five foot level. The middle of the print is thick with leaves and the ends sparse with stalk for half a foot. I also find it easy to take a shower and wipe it down with a squeegee to prevent water spots. I just pin the bottom with my foot and scrape down. The place is looking great! Bye.
The shower came out perfect looks great and gives it a clean look. Think about putting in half a glass wall so you can see thur. It’s instead of having 2 sliding doors you’ll have only 1 stationary door so the water doesn’t get out. It will keep it looking clean by clean I mean it won’t have water spots like a shower curtain gets after awhile.
For the second bathroom, soak the tiles in water for around 30 minutes (depending on the type of the tiles) before installation which helps the tiles absorb the mortar after which you should pour water on them every morning for a couple of days to avoid mortar shrinkage.
love the bathroom and the tile is beautiful! glass would open up the small bathroom making it look much bigger and show off that beautiful tile, a shower curtain will make the room look small, dark and closed off. Nice tile job Spencer!
Just an observation: Your fixed solar installation has a lot of water shed area. It could be a good place to gutter and collect a good bit of rain water.
A mini rain roof. Being that it's position is mostly fixed and only adjusted a couple of times a year, engineering a catchment system shouldn't me much more than mounting gutters to the bottom side of the frame the panels are on. That would be a great way to harvest a little more rain
As someone who was on her way to become a tiler, did the training, but haven't any certificate, I can say that the bathroom looks really good :-) Well done!
It's nice to see a smile in the eyes of Spenser. There were a lot of days when there was despair in his eyes. God ha blessed you with water and a beautiful family.
My son does a lot of tile work and he is very impressed with your work and is especially impressed with you tapping the floor tiles on the shower and taking up and regluing the one that did not set right. Good job, he could use a good tile man. LOL however he is MIchigan. You guys are doing so well, it has been such an adventure and I am glad I could come along with you. It's unbelievable how much time has passed since you started. Keep up the good work, will be finished soon. PS, when you do finish, please keep posting on youtube, you have become family and we will still want to see your future adventures.
Spencer, the tile work is absolutely outstanding for someone that's never dune it before it's as good as a professional. McKinsey, the kids are so wonderful to watch as they grow up. Thank you all for shearing your story. Give little Beau and Cam a big hug for me and tell Bear and Io I said Hi. God bless you all.
Yes, let there be water - whew! The shower looks awesome - little Miss Beau's clear, healthy voice and sleeping babe is so sweet! You've all come so far, so precious and beautiful - congrats and much love. 💕
Crap..... i accidentally hut post before I was done lol, It's been awesome following your journey, I have seriously been considering looking into a tiny home build of some sort, watching you guys has been so inspiring. Your Littles are absolutely precious ❤
I was in the middle of watching another video on another UA-cam channel when I got the notification. Immediately I click over. This channel takes precedent over every other channel.!
Good job! I love your container home. I have had shower doors and shower curtains. Shower curtains are so much better. Get a decorative one and a liner, just replace the liner as needed.
I hope the dark green, padded-top bucket gets a prominent place inside the house. It's done just as much work throughout the build as you guys have. Another great video.
Failing to grout that floor and then standing on it will ruin the bond with the floor tile. Grouting the tiles locks them into place. In most tile installations I have seen the wall goes in first and then the floor so you do not have this issue.
In wet areas the floor is done first as a water diversion system but should have been grouted and completed. Spenser did a good job for his first tiling job.
Spencer...top-shelf job on the tile work! You amaze me each time you tackle something new...you just nail it and make it look professionally done. Great job!
Spencer, I'm not sure if I missed it, but it looked like you grouted into the area between the tiles that the S/S shelves are meant to go. On your next shower tile job I suggest you do the floor tiles last so you don't step onto and loosen them while doing all the walls. What a super job you two are doing and so meticulously. I Look forward to visiting with you each week. Gosh that short clip of your little one, what a precious little guy and such fun also to watch the antics of you little girl. A really lovely family.
Floors are always done first so the calk seals it correctly ,I've layed Floors and walls for 25 years Spencer that is a good job for you first. Shower Floors bigger tiles always work better , I always bigger trowel joints on Floors then I would have plenty of holding power. I will recommend a high end grout sealer use a good quality sealer that last 25 years and in a year do a second seal job. You will never have mold problems with mold . Good sealer will run 35-50.00$ a bottle. But it is well worth it in the end. In my life I've probably done 3000 shower pans.
I also noticed the shelves were not in. Maybe changed your mind on those. Wish I had that shower in my house. Great job Spencer. love seeing your adorable children .
Great job on the tile, the next bathroom will go faster. But the to protect the floor lay down some painters clothe and a piece of plywood on top, this will protect the floor. Walking on the unprotected tile, you put pressure on the edge of the tile which will loosen them. The painter clothe keeps the plywood from scratching the tile and the plywood applies even pressure on the tile.
Reconsider the glass shower door instead of a shower curtain, the curtain will block light into the bathroom and make the shower space feel narrower than it is, the glass door is a better option.
The curtain is only closed while taking a shower. It can stay open to let in much natural light except for the 20 minute shower time. Much safer and less expensive.
It’s beautiful! I would install a partial stationary glass wall for the shower. If it’s a small room it will open up the area. If you do a shower curtain it will make the room look smaller. Unless, you use a clear shower curtain, but not advised due to water running outside the shower area.
❤ Thank you for your Content. Inspired by your work, I will start building my project in about 2 Weeks. Unfortunately the reason is a little diffrent. I will build an underground Bunker-Shelter. Its currently scary in Europe but thanks to you, I feel very prepared. 🕊🌍 Wishing you all the best 🇩🇪 ❤ 🇺🇲
You may want to look at mirrored glass doors if the curtain doesn’t work out the mirrors will give the illusion of a larger area. Mine were not hard to keep clean and I had two small children at that time . Good luck oh and I bought a heavy duty clear shower curtain for another bathroom. Also you could get the clear curtain with inside pockets that were mesh which ended up keeping tub toys out of the way and no gross moldy toys lol they dried rather quickly.
@@larrywalter6476 I am doing pretty good being a nurse these last 2 years have been difficult I live in a rural area and love what your family are doing!
Not sure if you've already started grouting the tile yet or not, but take my advice and DO NOT buy quick setting grout. We used it when we remodeled our bathroom at home and the grout set before we had a chance to wipe it down with a sponge. We basically had to start over at that point. Just use the regular time setting grout and make sure that you work in sections and not try to tackle all the grouting at once. Quick setting grout is more designed for tiling professionals who work super quickly and know exactly what they are doing. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps!
The shower looks GREAT!!! I would recommend the glass door though, if you put a curtain up it will actually make the space look and feel smaller (speaking from experience with my own small bathroom). Plus with glass you'll see the beautiful tile work 🙂
I agree with Kenz, “should’ve done a concrete floor”. Not a direct quote but………..Congratulations you guys are an inspiration and I have gone hard on you at times. This will parlay into something bigger and better trust me it ain’t over when the home is done. 🍻
Agreed, Spencer, I also hate tiling the bathroom! I did my floors and the shower walls! Trust me, the kitchen will be MUCH easier. You did a great job a keeping your tiles and grout lines clean while working, too…which is not an easy task especially when working with white tiles!
I'm loving the continued journey in the bathroom, and I'm really glad some of the bad luck of the past six weeks seems to be reversing. I don't know if you guys keep an outdoor light on at night, but if you do, you might think of using those lights that have their own solar intake so the lights aren't pulling on your batteries. My friend who is off-grid changed out several lights to nature-powered lights, and it really made a difference to her battery life. Of course, her tiny home and solar array are much smaller than yours, but I thought I'd spread the idea since sharing is caring. :)
I get bummed when I hear the music in the end! Live the filming, and editing. Everything you two do turns out fantastic. Kudos! Look forward to your next video. Be well!
The shower looks really good! In fact the whole house is awesome! You both are great visionaries! Love everything about it! Thank you for the videos and sharing your life with us. You guys make beautiful babies! Adorable!😃❤ PS I've never commented before, just sat back and watched you all. It's been quite the journey ever since the 2 containers were delivered! 🙂
I am doing the dance of joy for you guys!! How wonderful for you and I thank you from the bottom of heart for sharing this journey. I am in my sixties but I have learned so much from you both. You are truly almost like family ❤️
Spencer has done a fantastic tile job (including the floor of the shower) - you two work together so well - I'm sure there have been ups and downs but you've still done great work together. I love the look of it - so happy you've got lots of water now.....Til later - take care - stay well and safe.....🤗🤗♥♥
I was so excited for you guys that you got the rain that you needed! That is crazy that your tanks filled up that much! The bathroom looks great! Cant wait for the next step!
Try using that Frog Tape for masking off for painting.It comes off easier.Also using a shower curtain is better than a glass shower enclosure.Easier to clean than glass.Just replace the curtain.If you do decide to use a glass shower enclosure I would recommend getting a squeegee to use after taking showers.
All I can say is that you should be proud of your journey! You have taught yourself new skills, leaned life lessons and raised a family in between. We as observers of your family life have felt a part of it all! We live through your experiences and learn skills we haven’t been able to do. Thank you every week for sharing your life with us.
The house is looking great and so is the bathroom. I do Home renovations primarily kitchens and bathrooms. Quick tip: one of the most common reasons as to why the tile didn’t properly adhere with the mortar is mostly because the mortar was drying up or “expiring”. Make you mortar a little milkier or make less at a time so this Doesnt continue to happen. All the best!!
Having had both my bathrooms redone I would recommend glass. Having clear glass allows the room to seem more spacious without the mess of curtains. With the difference in air temperature between in the shower and the rest of the room the curtains have a tendency to blow into the shower space while you are showering. This may not be a problem for you. Also if the curtain doesn't work you can always add a glass wall/door later. Personally I like the look of glass better.
Totally agree. Spencer did such an amazing job with the tiling and it looks so professional that glass would compliment his work. A shower curtain is very WalMart and will be a pain to keep clean. Go for glass!
Yep, I absolutely hate tiling and grouting. Spencer, you did an awesome job. I love the grout color too. Shower curtains are also so much easier to keep clean, and it feels more cozy, and gives a bit more privacy, I think. Plus you can change out the look every so often for not much money. Kenzie, no matter how often I try to clean our baseboards, they’re always dusty.
For the corners for grout, they make a flat corner paint "brush". Maybe you can use that for grouting. It has 2 flat sides that get corners for painting. I found it at home depot in the paint brush area. Good job so far Spencer. It's called a Quick Painter 3 in. Corner Paint Pad Attachment
Spencer, you remind me so much of my amazing dad. When he married my mom back in 1956, he’d never even painted a room, but when they bought a brand new tract home in 59, they quickly realized that if they wanted something done, my dad would have to do it, because money was tight. He dove in and within a couple years, he’d tiled the kitchen and bathroom, painted every room, built storm windows for every window, built a small porch off of the back door, planted a huge garden, built a brick barbecue pit, and laid a concrete driveway. Within 5 years, he’d divided the basement into a laundry room, play rooms, and family room, hung paneling, tiled the floor and steps, wired overhead lights and sockets, and hung a dropped ceiling. Ultimately, he could wallpaper like a pro, do plumbing work, build anything (he was in the process of finishing his longtime dream of building a huge model railroad layout when he was diagnosed with & died of colon cancer), and lay brick, concrete, and stone! This was at a time when you didn’t have access to computers or even “how to” books to help, and he didn’t have anyone to teach him. ro While he was working so hard on all of these projects, he was also a devoted husband, highly successful businessman (despite dropping out of school in 10th grade due to his ongoing struggles to read), and he was a phenomenal dad to me, my brother and sister! My mom used to get so frustrated with him, because it took him so long (in her opinion) to finish a project, but like you, he was a perfectionist and he wouldn’t stop working on any project until it was perfect. Even when he had caught up on home projects, I can’t count the number of times he would drop everything to help one of us kids with a project, no matter how big or difficult it might be! Now here I am, 65 years old, and one of my favorite smells is wood & sawdust, because some of my best memories are those where I sat with my dad for hours and watched him work on our basement, or build me a chest for my dolls & doll clothes, or lay track down for his HO trains! There don’t seem to be many men out there like my dad anymore, but you’re one of those men. And I know Kinsey, Beau and Cam will thank God every night that you are in their lives!💞 PS I apologize for the length of this comment. Just felt like I needed to share this!
It was lovely to read about your dad, mine was the same, now in heaven. 🧡 I enjoy watchin this, someone working so meticulously and tirelessly to build a Home for his family. Every time I see someone working with different building material, it reminds me of my dad too.. Blessings to this lovely family ❣ 🧡🙏🏻
A really beautiful tribute to your lovely Dad ❤❤❤❤
Hi Suzanne Marie! My niece's name is also Suzanne Marie. That's what caught my attention, lol! She just turned 40. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when she was 5 yrs. old. The doctors said she wouldn't live past her teens. She is considered a "brittle diabetic". In spite of all that, she is raising her youngest niece, who has a lot of health issues also, and sitting with her dad's father, he has Alzheimer's. She has never married or had children of her own. She helps me a great deal with my grandchildren and my parents and her parents. She truly is irreplaceable. Your words and memories of your dad are so sweet. My dad is exactly the same way. I always tease him, "God broke the mold when he made you." :) I agree with you about Spencer. He is a very impressive young man, and actually, they are a very impressive couple. Have a beautiful blessed day. Sry for the loss of your dad.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!
you made me cry im 58 tatooed big n strong at least i was until i read your comment im so sorry for your loss but needed to read your post thankyou dear
Beautiful shower tiling, first time ever tiling,,,,,,and first time for most all of the build,,,,,,,WHAT a GUY! Congratulations!! beautiful music and scenery, thank you for sharing!
The shower looks so much better now that the grout is done. Good Job Spencer! 👏 Your babies are beautiful
Hi guys I've watched from the beginning of the build, and it has turned out way better than I thought it would. Spencer has done a remarkable job considering he had to learn on the job so to speak, and Kenz your jokes are so much fun, and all the video work plus herding two very cute rug rats I salute you both. One thing I would caution you about don't get so focused on the house that you miss a big safety problem outside, A toddler and a pond can lead to a heart ache like no other. Fence is cheap compared dealing with a tragedy. I'm off my soap box now. keep up the great work.
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Having been watching since the beginning I wondered if Spencer was going to rebuild the dock as a senior citizen.
After you have finished everything with the tiles, cover the whole thing with Rainex Glass water repellant. Will go into those micro-holes not visable and seal them. Will need to use Rainex couple times a year after cleaning tiles. It really works!
Wow... You both have inspired me to remodel my kitchen after watching your progress with this build. I can see how much of a perfectionist your sweet hubby is by the blood sweat and tears hes poured into his workmanship. You will have many years of happiness living in your home knowing its unique and done the way you both wanted it done and how it turned out. I love it so far and hope you guys will continue to make post & videos about projects to come. I love watching how much the kids are growing with every new post. May God bless and keep you all safe.
Hello Christine how are you doing?
The tiling looks great !! You guys are doing a wonderful job on your house !! Keep it up. Don't get discouraged when things go wrong---nothing ever goes perfectly all the time!!
Tile looks great almost done! Because of your situation I would just use a shower rod and curtain too be able a have a shower indoors. And drain the system out side and save the heater system. That can be used later on. And put the glass doors in later getting 72" - 84" which you might want the taller to have the top track above the window. Just treat the glass with rainex and a squegee after every use. You can thank me later!
Something to think about is a hot tub and a outdoor shower, and cooking counter with a burgala, shade screen 🤔. Expanding your living space too enjoy those spring to winter as well.
Your sweat equity is building, just use it to reinvest into the property.
Anyway it's your call , take care and be safe and God bless amen. ❤
We started with a shower curtain and switched to glass. Shower curtains tend to stick to you while showering and glass allows better control over where the water ends up. Splash control. Just found it saved us less damage to the rest of the bathroom.
There are cloth shower curtain liners and they never stick to you. The plastic ones sure do though!
Colleen O'Connor my plastic one don’t- Stick or even touch me
@@marlenecardinahl9346 depends mostly on the size of the shower.
They clearly stated their reasoning; they have a small bathroom and want to maximise the sensation of space when in it. All they really need to do is install a curved curtain rod, and pull the shower curtain all the way over after showering. The the shower won't feel so cramped when they are in it, and the room won't seem so small whtn they aren't showering.
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The first video of yours that I watched was when you poured the foundation supports for the containers. Fortunately there weren't that many videos yet so I was able to catch up on all the other ones you had posted before the next video came out. I'm not even sure if that was 2 years ago or 3 years ago because the time has just flown by. I can say that I am thoroughly impressed with the way you two have worked. Your work ethic is something to be proud of. Spencer, you have not only been the jack of all trades, you have become the master. Keep up the good work.
After watching what it's taken you to finish that bathroom, I had to laugh when you said you only had one more bathroom and the kitchen.
Hi from England Everything you have done has been done with love, patience and hard work. Congratulations 🎉 Don’t spoil it with a shower curtain. 🥴 I have a very small bathroom and we have a glass door and believe me it works. Light and airy and no cleaning a curtain so easy to wipe down glass. What a lovely family. 🤗love you all Susanne🥰
I’m from England as well, and completely agree. We’ve had glass for years. Maintenance is so much simpler, and they look beautiful, keeping a lovely, open and modern look to the bathroom. Spencer’s tiling is absolutely spot on!
The shower is looking great! Personally, I would put a half width glass wall in instead of a curtain. It'd look fantastic imo, and easy to maintain. I put one in my second bath, marvelous look! Love ya'll ❤️
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I used the same tile you’re using for your shower curb, for the floor in my master bathroom. It’s held up well after 1 year of wear.
Shower looks great!
Hack for removing old painters/masking tape that’s been up for a long time. First run a putty knife along the painted edge ( keep from pulling up any paint.) then take either a hairdryer, or a heat gun and blow heat atop the tape. This will activate the adhesive, and make it easier to remove. Another thing, if you find your roll of painters/masking tape is old, and shreds when pulling a length off the roll. Throw the whole roll in the microwave for 15 seconds, and it’ll restore the tape.
The bathroom looks like a professional job. The final details really makes the entire build look like top quality.
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Looks nice. As far as the curtain vs glass door decision, you can always replace the shower curtain with a glass door a year or two from now.
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curtains need replacing, washing, torn grommets, falling off plastic rings, water splashes around ends, blocks light because you have to let it dry out, and generally ugly.
You can get high quality cloth liners for a very nice shower curtain. These are washable.Glass needs to be dried every time it is used or it will get water spotted. When you use a shower a lot a curtain is easier.
Like that " whatever you do don't start tapping the walls"🤣😂😂
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You've chosen the right color for your bathroom which brighten and makes it look roomy. Love the subway tile on the wall as well as the small octagon/hexagon on the floors. The step in tile into the shower just adds a dimension to the whole bathroom. You're right about curtain versus the glass door, actually you can move freely with curtain. I don't usually comment, but had to compliment your nice bathroom.
Hi guys, what I admire most about you Spencer is how he is so meticulous with his work. You both have done such an awesome job on building your home. All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦, I have been watching your channel every week for more than 2years and I send so much love and appreciation for your family🌸.
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Great job Spencer on the tile. I know how you feel about tiling. I hate it too. Won’t do it again. After 15 years of a totally tiled mosaic bathroom, I tore it out ( floor to cold in winter even in Florida). Grouting corners are easier if you put the grout in cake decorating bag. Hope that helps in the other bathrooms. Stay happy.
I would use glass for the walk in shower and curtains with tub enclosures. Just my personal preference and easier to keep water in the shower with you instead of on the floor. Looks great. Recommend caulk at each seam where the walls meet and not grout. We had the grout start cracking on us and we had to scrape it all out and put in caulk.
Someone I know has a small bathroom with a glass covered shower, but the whole shower covering can be folded inwards so that the shower area becomes open and part of the bathroom. The whole floor was also made so that all the water on it flowed into the shower drain if anything got on the floor and the folding glass had this odd fiber looking band where it met the floor and that kept the shower water away from the rest of the small bathroom when showering. It was so well made that it is a memory that stayed with me.
I even asked about it and it worked because every part of the floor had a water barrier and if you put a marble on the floor it slowly rolled towards the shower drain. I've never seen anything like it before or since. They also used this cute trick with small tiles that was made so that it almost looked part of a beach were only the bottom parts of the shower walls was had the tiles.
It was one of the cutes bathrooms I had ever seen up to then, but I know the same idea has been used other place too, due to the available room size.
We used glow in the dark grout in our cabin bathroom. Looks awesome. Found it on Amazon. Oh yeah… the grout looks white with the lights on. Glows green with lights off. 👍
Wow! I wish I'd known about that before I grouted my shower. That sounds awesome!
The problems you encountered exactly mirrored my own experience when I changes my bath tub into a walk in shower in Spain. When you rubbed your finger along the cut tile at 7:20 I winced remembering the cuts I had and the flowing blood… those edges are b……y sharp. The grouting transforms the strength and locks everything into place. Great job.
The shower looks awesome..and you painting wow...team work..can't wait to see the other bathroom done..i haven't thought about shades or curtains this is looking better all the time..
Y'all take care ..see you on the next one Cheers 🥂🥂🥂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Spencer I cannot believe this was your first time tiling a shower. It looks beautiful. I think y'all made good choices on the floor and the walls. I love it. Your videos flyby I really enjoy them see yall in the next one.
The tiling job is beautiful, well done Spencer. As usual you did a stellar job. Your skill and persistence never ceases to amaze me. You both are an amazing young couple with your two beautiful children and dogs. So glad you got so much water from the rain I know that was a bit of a rough spot for you. Much love and blessings be upon you your family and your beautiful home. 💕🍏😎
You did great on the shower! I'm a 36 year tile contractor. If you need any advice please message me and I'll teach you a few tricks and easy ways. I also specialise in how to clean and maintain your grout to avoid mold or color change. But feel pround of your work looks fantastic! Blessings to your family
200 to 3000 gallons of water after one rain storm…that’s terrific! Btw…I’ve had the same reaction during my diy tiling efforts…the grout changes the look so much. Thank you for the video!
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Bathroom looks amazing. So interesting to me that with all that Spencer has accomplished he still speaks with cautious optimism. He is so humble. Really glad that Mackenzie is not only so supportive, but such an amazing cheerleader to him reminding him of how amazing he's doing. And Mackenzie, in addition to all that she does to help with projects, she is also a great mom, and is doing an amazing job with the content choice and editing. Not an easy thing to do. Such an inspiring couple on so many levels.
I agree with you wholeheartedly . They are amazing young couple .
I agree. Watching Spencer tackle all of these projects really calms my nerves and gives me the confidence to tackle my own. I watch this channel to detox
╰(*´︶`*)╯LIFE UNCONTAINED, WWOG and Good Simple Living are our family's favorites! We await each video with much anticipation and enjoy how humble each of these families are. Watching these incredible people achieve their dreams step by step is very inspiring. It has given me courage to attempt some smaller projects of my own. I was always very confident in my abilities to achieve my own dreams as a spry healthy confident woman that gave 150% always at the 2-3 jobs at a time I've held since the age of 14. If I could have any wish it would be to restore my health that I took for granted after being disabled for the last 20 years due to an accident. Your inspiration has given me some courage to attempt some small projects of my own. So, Thank💓you for creating such inspirational content. Keep up the good work Spencer - you are incredibly smart and we all admire your humble nature. Try not to be so hard on yourself....you are doing an incredible job and each mistake along the way only offers you knowledge and strength. 🧚♀️ Kenz you are the best Wife and M♡ther and an incredible cheerleader always there to encourage your amazing man!
Don't change a thing you guys! Your patience through this whole process has shown us all how much internal and external strength you have as 👩individuals 🧔 but together
👩🍼🚴♂️🧚♀️you one hell of a force to be reckoned with. Don't ever forget that!ヾ(˙❥˙)ﾉ Here's to much L❥VE, L🍀CK & L🤪UGhter along the way! 🤸🏻♀️🏋🏻🧜🏻♀️👶🏻
I was feeling the same way as Spencer was about the shower floor tiles until the grout was laid, and then BAM! I loved it! What a difference grout makes! Your master bath looks so stunningly beautiful by a professional! Spencer you are talented in everything you do! Great job you two! See you on the next one. Chow fro Michigan
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Great job! Installing a shower is a HUGE project and it takes a lot of work. You did a great job.
I know you are glad that the shower is almost done, I don’t know about the curtain idea though, I think glass, or something else might be a better choice. This has been a long journey, and you guys worked so hard for this, your rewards will be great. I’m so happy you finally got some good rain too. 😊
@SucoPelotas Toughened glass is quite safe.
@SucoPelotas Same thing happened to mine will never have glass again !
Her reasoning for the curtain makes good sense. It would make the bathroom look smaller if she had a glass wall.
Anyhow, if they decide later on can you so they can always put one in. Taking it out wouldn’t be as easy. 😉
Funny thing there with those glass doors on a shower stall ...... everyone I know who had glass doors eventually removed them for various reasons. The number one reason being, shower curtains are so much easier to clean.
@@tinydancer7426 I wipe my glass doors after every shower and have never had to wash them in the 39 years since I put them in.
I put down everything when I know you've posted a new video. I get a nice hot cup of tea and sit and watch your video. It is such a blessing and makes my day. It is nice to see the tiling progressing. You decided on curtains instead of sliding doors. Well it is easier to change that decision if curtains doesn't work. Ascetically, you're probably right to keep the bathroom looking larger with curtains. Beau is one happy little gal, what a sweetie. Cam looks like he's getting ready to walk around soon. They don't stay babies for long, so enjoy the time minus diaper change time and hissy fit time. Glad to see your water situation has dramatically changed - prayers work! You all have a great week and be well and stay safe. God Bless.
Positive thoughts for a smoother outcome on the second bathroom.
Everything looks amazing you two.
So glad that your water situation is turning out better. Thank goodness for Mother Nature and all the rainfall.
Enjoy your week & see you next week.
So great to see you guys take breaks and enjoy life it goes by fast enough
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Yes! Go with the curtain. It makes it much easier to clean the shower and much quicker for the shower to dry which helps to keep mildew at bay.
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My, how the family has grown, it brings tears of joy to these old eyes. I see your family as a wonderful part of life, thank you for the journey. May it never end.
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Nice job Spencer, i have done alot of tiling and i have to say your first job was A1 i have some very good advice on how my wife keeps our tiled shower sparkling clean with no scrubbing. She mixes two items and puts it into a spray bottle and sprays the entire shower once a week and lets it stay on the wall until the next shower or wait an hour or so and then uses the hand sprayer to rinse down everything thoroughly. It removes soap scum and prevents mildew and leaves all of the fixtures and glass sparkling. Her formula is half white vinegar and half BLUE Dawn dish soap. The vinegar has to be HEATED and placed in the spray bottle first and then add the dish soap. It only works with the Blue Dawn Soap. Give it a try, she no longer has to scrub our shower with bleach products. p.s I vote for tempered glass, it will stay clean with the soap and vinegar . Love what you guys are doing. Have watched from the beginning. All I can say is you have guts to decide to leave it all.
I've done several tile jobs in my own homes. I was told by a professional tile setter. Anywhere a wall meets another wall or floor or tub you should always use caulk not grout in that area. Walls and floors will move ever so slightly and crack the caulk joint and then water will find its way in.
Sadly I just had to remove the shower I tiled in as well and it had extensive black mold in only 6 months I did not know you should seal the grout. I love these guys work they have made a wonderful place but perhaps they knew something I don't know
So true. My newly-converted garage home is experiencing all kinds of shrinkage, including around the tub and window trim. Caulk does the trick for me.
@@StevenBenDeNoon I believe all grout has to be sealed in wet areas
@@StevenBenDeNoon I Believe Spencer does a lot of research before he starts a project. Sometimes he'll say (I've never done this before) And the next thing you know, he's getting it done like a pro. He seems very picky on his work and sometimes his progress is slow but his results are as good if not better than a true professional.
Wow, doing tile is so difficult I can't imagine what it is like to do it on your own. Great job so far. Love the progress that you are making.
Spencer, keep on with your build. Your home is beautiful. Kenzi, you are parenting 2 very adorable youngsters. This project is 3 years so far. Both of you are kind and encouraging through all aspects of an incredible challenge. We all admire you.
Our tile-ready shower pan base came with a 3 part epoxy to adhere the tile to the base. It was Part A resin, Part B catalyst, and a part C filler powder to thicken it. Once our marble tiles were glued down with this I think you would need a jack hammer to get them up once it cured.
The shower looks fantastic and you’re right, the grout was the icing on the cake! Also, so glad you got lots of 🌧 rain! I think you’ll find over time glass will be the better choice, you can enclose it 3/4 of the way and leave the rest open. So easy to keep clean and have water stay in the basin!
We did our's with a 2/3 glass wall and it works fine, no splash at the back or over the sill. Its also easier to clean as there is no tracks to trap moisture and mold. And if you want to be fancy it could be etched with a nice design eg dolphins or seahorses (?)
1000% better with the grout wow. I was not a fan of that tile the whole time you were doing it but the grout makes it looks so much nicer in there. Mud/taping drywall and tile are the reason I could not do what you guys have done. I absolutely hate doing both of those with a passion. I think they are both an art form that I do not have the patience for haha but you did really nice looking work congrats.
Looking back at two young adults and one dog. WOW! You have built a beautiful home and a wonderful family. So glad you got good rain!!
I think the curtain idea too is the best for that bathroom looks fantastic! 👍🏻
Curtain will attack you when you are taking a hot shower :p It makes showering so much more comfortable if you have a glass wall. And still looks very spacious! Tiles look beautiful! Really cool to see it all come together!
My shower curtains have never "attacked" me. Granted I use cloth rather than plastic. Don't know if that is a factor there. A nice thing about shower curtains ...... if one is into seasonal decorating, you can change out the curtains for the seasons.
You have to use two curtains, one on the outside (usually decorative) and a liner, to avoid the uplift effect. I use a double curtain with no problems.
@@rebeccaburrow7199 Yup, two curtains. Cloth. Inner curtain (liner) - helps too to get one that is a tighter weave so the shower spray doesn't blow right thru it.
Because of your curb's tile design it would be wise to put two coats of grout sealant on it. Add one coat two months after finishing the shower, and the next two to four months later. It may sound like overkill, but the deep soaking of sealant will give the tile longevity.
I also highly recommend getting a curved shower rod. The three inch (or so) outward bend not only creates a more spacious area, it controls the curtain's thermal wind flap by making the middle press against the curb. The air flows in from the edges instead, making it mix with the steam before it gets to you.
A clear or mostly clear vinyl shower curtain is also a good option to make the shower less closed in and sitting beside a closed curtain not feel blocked in. I first discovered this because I had rescued a cat that would always worry, shout and try to rescue me when she couldn't see me in the shower. At present I 'm using a vinyl curtain (from BB&B) with bamboo stalks printed on it up to the five foot level. The middle of the print is thick with leaves and the ends sparse with stalk for half a foot. I also find it easy to take a shower and wipe it down with a squeegee to prevent water spots. I just pin the bottom with my foot and scrape down.
The place is looking great! Bye.
The shower came out perfect looks great and gives it a clean look. Think about putting in half a glass wall so you can see thur. It’s instead of having 2 sliding doors you’ll have only 1 stationary door so the water doesn’t get out. It will keep it looking clean by clean I mean it won’t have water spots like a shower curtain gets after awhile.
Was thinking the same thing. Glad you posted it so I didn't have to.
For the second bathroom, soak the tiles in water for around 30 minutes (depending on the type of the tiles) before installation which helps the tiles absorb the mortar after which you should pour water on them every morning for a couple of days to avoid mortar shrinkage.
Spencer the tiling looks fantastic. You did as good as any contractor would do. The house looks fantastic. 🇨🇦
love the bathroom and the tile is beautiful! glass would open up the small bathroom making it look much bigger and show off that beautiful tile, a shower curtain will make the room look small, dark and closed off. Nice tile job Spencer!
Just an observation: Your fixed solar installation has a lot of water shed area. It could be a good place to gutter and collect a good bit of rain water.
A mini rain roof. Being that it's position is mostly fixed and only adjusted a couple of times a year, engineering a catchment system shouldn't me much more than mounting gutters to the bottom side of the frame the panels are on.
That would be a great way to harvest a little more rain
Agreed!
As someone who was on her way to become a tiler, did the training, but haven't any certificate, I can say that the bathroom looks really good :-) Well done!
It's nice to see a smile in the eyes of Spenser. There were a lot of days when there was despair in his eyes. God ha blessed you with water and a beautiful family.
Yes amen.
My son does a lot of tile work and he is very impressed with your work and is especially impressed with you tapping the floor tiles on the shower and taking up and regluing the one that did not set right. Good job, he could use a good tile man. LOL however he is MIchigan. You guys are doing so well, it has been such an adventure and I am glad I could come along with you. It's unbelievable how much time has passed since you started. Keep up the good work, will be finished soon. PS, when you do finish, please keep posting on youtube, you have become family and we will still want to see your future adventures.
Spencer's work ethic is amazing, patient. Slow and steady wins the race.
Spencer, the tile work is absolutely outstanding for someone that's never dune it before it's as good as a professional. McKinsey, the kids are so wonderful to watch as they grow up. Thank you all for shearing your story. Give little Beau and Cam a big hug for me and tell Bear and Io I said Hi. God bless you all.
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Quedó hermoso el baño. Felicitaciones todo es muy bonito cómo está quedando su casa. Me encanta ver sus videos🙏👍😁🤗👋
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Yes, let there be water - whew! The shower looks awesome - little Miss Beau's clear, healthy voice and sleeping babe is so sweet! You've all come so far, so precious and beautiful - congrats and much love. 💕
My tile guys always do the walls first. Then grout. Then the floor and sides of step wall. Then grout those. Then the top plate.
Amazing!!! So glad you chose a shower curtain, so you don't close off the beautiful tile work as much . Your entire house is absolutely beautiful
Crap..... i accidentally hut post before I was done lol, It's been awesome following your journey, I have seriously been considering looking into a tiny home build of some sort, watching you guys has been so inspiring. Your Littles are absolutely precious ❤
I was in the middle of watching another video on another UA-cam channel when I got the notification. Immediately I click over. This channel takes precedent over every other channel.!
Me too!
Yep, me too!!!
I did the same thing😃
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Same bro
Good job! I love your container home. I have had shower doors and shower curtains. Shower curtains are so much better. Get a decorative one and a liner, just replace the liner as needed.
I'm in love with the tiles and the floor and their journey this far! Spencer amazes me everytime!!!! Way to go!!!!!!
I hope the dark green, padded-top bucket gets a prominent place inside the house. It's done just as much work throughout the build as you guys have.
Another great video.
Failing to grout that floor and then standing on it will ruin the bond with the floor tile. Grouting the tiles locks them into place. In most tile installations I have seen the wall goes in first and then the floor so you do not have this issue.
In wet areas the floor is done first as a water diversion system but should have been grouted and completed. Spenser did a good job for his first tiling job.
I was wondering about that . Don't you do the shower floor grout than cover it up. That's what they did my cousin.
Shouldn’t he have used waterproof tile cement and grouting? I’ve done a lot of diy tiling but I’ve never used sand & cement in the house?
I always do my floors last. Gravity makes the mess fall down. Tile and grout the walls first (especially if it's a diferant grout color).
Spencer...top-shelf job on the tile work! You amaze me each time you tackle something new...you just nail it and make it look professionally done. Great job!
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Spencer, I'm not sure if I missed it, but it looked like you grouted into the area between the tiles that the S/S shelves are meant to go. On your next shower tile job I suggest you do the floor tiles last so you don't step onto and loosen them while doing all the walls. What a super job you two are doing and so meticulously. I Look forward to visiting with you each week. Gosh that short clip of your little one, what a precious little guy and such fun also to watch the antics of you little girl. A really lovely family.
Floors are always done first so the calk seals it correctly ,I've layed Floors and walls for 25 years Spencer that is a good job for you first.
Shower Floors bigger tiles always work better , I always bigger trowel joints on Floors then I would have plenty of holding power. I will recommend a high end grout sealer use a good quality sealer that last 25 years and in a year do a second seal job. You will never have mold problems with mold . Good sealer will run 35-50.00$ a bottle. But it is well worth it in the end.
In my life I've probably done 3000 shower pans.
Grate job for your first ever tile job.!!!!
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I also noticed the shelves were not in. Maybe changed your mind on those. Wish I had that shower in my house. Great job Spencer. love seeing your adorable children .
Good call on the shower curtain! We have glass and it's a major PITA to maintain the clean look you desire.
Love the picture of Cam sleeping, so precious 💕! The shower looks Great Spencer, nice job 👍!
and so quick too lol
Great job on the tile, the next bathroom will go faster. But the to protect the floor lay down some painters clothe and a piece of plywood on top, this will protect the floor. Walking on the unprotected tile, you put pressure on the edge of the tile which will loosen them. The painter clothe keeps the plywood from scratching the tile and the plywood applies even pressure on the tile.
Reconsider the glass shower door instead of a shower curtain, the curtain will block light into the bathroom and make the shower space feel narrower than it is, the glass door is a better option.
The curtain is only closed while taking a shower. It can stay open to let in much natural light except for the 20 minute shower time. Much safer and less expensive.
It’s beautiful! I would install a partial stationary glass wall for the shower. If it’s a small room it will open up the area. If you do a shower curtain it will make the room look smaller. Unless, you use a clear shower curtain, but not advised due to water running outside the shower area.
Hey it’s been a long journey, but the results are so rewarding, nice job guys
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Shower looks great...try the blue painters tape instead of the tan masking tape it comes up easier... beautiful 😍❤️
❤ Thank you for your Content. Inspired by your work, I will start building my project in about 2 Weeks. Unfortunately the reason is a little diffrent. I will build an underground Bunker-Shelter. Its currently scary in Europe but thanks to you, I feel very prepared. 🕊🌍 Wishing you all the best 🇩🇪 ❤ 🇺🇲
You may want to look at mirrored glass doors if the curtain doesn’t work out the mirrors will give the illusion of a larger area. Mine were not hard to keep clean and I had two small children at that time . Good luck oh and I bought a heavy duty clear shower curtain for another bathroom. Also you could get the clear curtain with inside pockets that were mesh which ended up keeping tub toys out of the way and no gross moldy toys lol they dried rather quickly.
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Not sure if you've already started grouting the tile yet or not, but take my advice and DO NOT buy quick setting grout. We used it when we remodeled our bathroom at home and the grout set before we had a chance to wipe it down with a sponge. We basically had to start over at that point. Just use the regular time setting grout and make sure that you work in sections and not try to tackle all the grouting at once. Quick setting grout is more designed for tiling professionals who work super quickly and know exactly what they are doing. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps!
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The shower looks GREAT!!! I would recommend the glass door though, if you put a curtain up it will actually make the space look and feel smaller (speaking from experience with my own small bathroom). Plus with glass you'll see the beautiful tile work 🙂
I agree with Kenz, “should’ve done a concrete floor”. Not a direct quote but………..Congratulations you guys are an inspiration and I have gone hard on you at times. This will parlay into something bigger and better trust me it ain’t over when the home is done. 🍻
Agreed, Spencer, I also hate tiling the bathroom! I did my floors and the shower walls! Trust me, the kitchen will be MUCH easier. You did a great job a keeping your tiles and grout lines clean while working, too…which is not an easy task especially when working with white tiles!
I'm loving the continued journey in the bathroom, and I'm really glad some of the bad luck of the past six weeks seems to be reversing. I don't know if you guys keep an outdoor light on at night, but if you do, you might think of using those lights that have their own solar intake so the lights aren't pulling on your batteries. My friend who is off-grid changed out several lights to nature-powered lights, and it really made a difference to her battery life. Of course, her tiny home and solar array are much smaller than yours, but I thought I'd spread the idea since sharing is caring. :)
It looks amazing! Nice job on that shower! You guys did an amazing job on this house wow!
I get bummed when I hear the music in the end! Live the filming, and editing. Everything you two do turns out fantastic. Kudos! Look forward to your next video. Be well!
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The shower looks really good! In fact the whole house is awesome! You both are great visionaries! Love everything about it! Thank you for the videos and sharing your life with us. You guys make beautiful babies! Adorable!😃❤
PS I've never commented before, just sat back and watched you all. It's been quite the journey ever since the 2 containers were delivered! 🙂
For someone who has never done any sort of tile work before, you have done a wonderful job Spencer. Be proud of yourself.
What a blessing to get rain, just in time! The bathroom looks great.
I am doing the dance of joy for you guys!! How wonderful for you and I thank you from the bottom of heart for sharing this journey. I am in my sixties but I have learned so much from you both. You are truly almost like family ❤️
Spencer has done a fantastic tile job (including the floor of the shower) - you two work together so well - I'm sure there have been ups and downs but you've still done great work together. I love the look of it - so happy you've got lots of water now.....Til later - take care - stay well and safe.....🤗🤗♥♥
I was so excited for you guys that you got the rain that you needed! That is crazy that your tanks filled up that much! The bathroom looks great! Cant wait for the next step!
Try using that Frog Tape for masking off for painting.It comes off easier.Also using a shower curtain is better than a glass shower enclosure.Easier to clean than glass.Just replace the curtain.If you do decide to use a glass shower enclosure I would recommend getting a squeegee to use after taking showers.
All I can say is that you should be proud of your journey! You have taught yourself new skills, leaned life lessons and raised a family in between. We as observers of your family life have felt a part of it all! We live through your experiences and learn skills we haven’t been able to do. Thank you every week for sharing your life with us.
The house is looking great and so is the bathroom. I do Home renovations primarily kitchens and bathrooms. Quick tip: one of the most common reasons as to why the tile didn’t properly adhere with the mortar is mostly because the mortar was drying up or “expiring”. Make you mortar a little milkier or make less at a time so this Doesnt continue to happen. All the best!!
The alien suit was so funny. Great progress in this video guys! Have a good week :)
It's from an old video where Makenzie forced him to put it on lol
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NO to a curtain, will look unfinished!! Please do glass
Good job on the tile looks beautiful 👍❤️
You both complement each other so well! I love seeing the progress and watching the babies grow. Thank you for sharing your lives on UA-cam!
I think you're doing the right thing going with a curtain. I have glass shower and it's really hard to keep clean. Water spots!
you have to squeegee after every shower, that's the only way
Having had both my bathrooms redone I would recommend glass. Having clear glass allows the room to seem more spacious without the mess of curtains. With the difference in air temperature between in the shower and the rest of the room the curtains have a tendency to blow into the shower space while you are showering. This may not be a problem for you. Also if the curtain doesn't work you can always add a glass wall/door later. Personally I like the look of glass better.
Totally agree. Spencer did such an amazing job with the tiling and it looks so professional that glass would compliment his work. A shower curtain is very WalMart and will be a pain to keep clean. Go for glass!
Depends on where you live. We have hard water and glass would look terrible with mineral deposits on the glass.
Yep, I absolutely hate tiling and grouting. Spencer, you did an awesome job. I love the grout color too. Shower curtains are also so much easier to keep clean, and it feels more cozy, and gives a bit more privacy, I think. Plus you can change out the look every so often for not much money.
Kenzie, no matter how often I try to clean our baseboards, they’re always dusty.
For taking of the stubborn painterstape: put some heat on it. The glue will soften and I'll come right of
I keep forgetting that people don't know that trick.
For the corners for grout, they make a flat corner paint "brush". Maybe you can use that for grouting. It has 2 flat sides that get corners for painting. I found it at home depot in the paint brush area. Good job so far Spencer. It's called a Quick Painter 3 in. Corner Paint Pad Attachment