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КОМЕНТАРІ • 267

  • @NicetoDarceyFestin
    @NicetoDarceyFestin 4 роки тому +116

    I wonder if in 15 years or so, flippers start putting in walls to update a "tired open floor plan"!

    • @shelleygreyrealtor
      @shelleygreyrealtor 4 роки тому +6

      I'm sure they will.....but until then, tear 'em down😂😂😂

    • @megenberg8
      @megenberg8 4 роки тому +1

      @@shelleygreyrealtor pretty much not going to happen.

    • @TimothyCHenderson
      @TimothyCHenderson 4 роки тому +14

      Pretty much starting to happen although on a smaller scale. I personally prefer closed concept. I like having spaces defined and personal.

    • @NicetoDarceyFestin
      @NicetoDarceyFestin 4 роки тому +2

      @@TimothyCHenderson Agreed!

    • @gparsons320
      @gparsons320 3 роки тому +7

      I feel that at some point, walls and separation between the areas will be a thing again. I guess I'm in the minority right now, but I don't understand when she says that a family can't function with the all the walls between kitchen, dining, and living areas. Without the wall between our kitchen and living area, I would feel like the kitchen noises would be too loud to the people who are trying to watch TV or their e-devices in the living room.

  • @zimmejoc
    @zimmejoc 3 роки тому +13

    I grew up in the 80's in a split level home that was built in 1976. The before pictures gave me all kinds of flashbacks. Green shag carpet. lots of walls. Closed in stairway. Why all the carpet? Because in the 50's and 60's wall to wall carpet was a status symbol. Hardwood flooring was for the poors or at least that was the reason my mom gave me when covered up any and all hardwood flooring in her house. Maybe partnering with a architectural historian or cultural anthropologist and have them comment on why things were designed the way they were before you modernize them would give an interesting perspective on your videos (though I'm really enjoying them as is). Being in Austin, I wonder if you couldn't find someone with an on camera presence that works well with you and Lincoln at UT (not the real UT in Knoxville, but the other UT there in Austin) to give some insight into those "unfortunate style and design choices" were made back in the day.

  • @loulalucille8946
    @loulalucille8946 3 роки тому +8

    The difference in the outside is amazing!

  • @Wilsonspen
    @Wilsonspen 4 роки тому +4

    The walls are there for fire safety. Insurance can be lower than open concept. If you have a wall and door you increase life expectancy in a home fire situation. If a kitchen fire happens in open concept plan, you have around 3 minutes or even less before it is consumed because there is nothing to stop the flames. If you have doors and walled off you can increase you time to upwards of 12 minutes as it takes time for flames to burn through a closed door or wall. Now if you are in bed sleeping on a two story home and have to get everyone downstairs and out, it could be the difference between life and death. That is why they had walls and doors before open concept came around.

    • @eezee5744
      @eezee5744 4 роки тому

      Yes, I think the modern open concept idea is only good for people who might be paranoid if someone is fixing a drink in the kitchen and they're afraid some drug or poison might be put into the drink, and so they want to be able to keep a watchful eye. LOL Otherwise, it's not only a greater fire hazard but also it just seems TOO open and airy with "energy" seeming to leak out too much.

  • @martigreene500
    @martigreene500 5 років тому +15

    I'm loving your channel, and look forward to seeing more of your flips! I live in Oklahoma and my big (3,300 sqft) house is for sale. The fact that you link all the products you use and share your advice is remarkable and sets you guys apart! I'm watching for a few reasons... I'm a Disabled Veteran who can no longer work but I've always wanted to do a few flips. Since my dad passed away and left a few UGLY rental properties, I'm thinking about doing some renovations before selling them. Also I'm looking for a new (much smaller) home and it's always cheaper to renovate your own if you have the vision and resources. So far, I haven't seen anything on your channel I'd do differently! PLEASE KEEP SHARING!!! 💕

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words, Marti! Glad you find what we’re doing helpful! If you do start doing some renovations, we’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag us or send us a DM on Instagram so we can see them @AustinFlipsters 😀

    • @martigreene500
      @martigreene500 5 років тому +1

      Lissa K - Oh sweetie I am SO SORRY!!! I’m leaving you a big hug and and I have a free ear of you ever want to talk. It’s been over a year ago now but I still really haven’t grieved for my Daddy properly.
      Dad’s rentals are all BAD! We teased him about being the local slumlord. 🤪

  • @hemanshubahl3785
    @hemanshubahl3785 5 років тому +5

    I love what you’ve done! So impressive. Keep sharing. Just came across your site and love it.

  • @nicz051
    @nicz051 4 роки тому +14

    i love the open concept living kitchen dining room. but im not crazy w the exterior and the bathrooms. i kinda hope u added a glass window above the front door since it has a very tall entrance to emphasize the chandelier, the light would look so great from the outside. it would give a grand entrance feel

  • @KobeLee
    @KobeLee 5 років тому +11

    I like the jungle green tho I’m an old school person. But the makeover is really nice! Good job!

  • @Rimrock300
    @Rimrock300 4 роки тому +11

    I especially like the amazing transformation of the living/kitchen area, I bet this was one of the major factors the house sold that quick) I looked a bit odd on outside but you managed well to make the exterior quite more 'mainstream' and interesting to a larger group of potential buyers. Thanks for sharing.

  • @karenvanzant1621
    @karenvanzant1621 5 років тому +79

    I almost loved everything except the guest bath vanity. What you did looked cheap. Much preferred what was going on before even. Love counters that run side to side of the wall.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +4

      Thanks Karen. Some people didn’t dig that vanity, but I think it was charming. Can see where you’re coming from though.

    • @Nothing01011960
      @Nothing01011960 4 роки тому +5

      @@AustinFlipsters You may change the counter and vanity to a modern one, but I agree with Karen Van Zant that counters that run side to side of the wall is preferable. It gives more counter space (and hence more storage space down under), is more functional, and cozy. I hate short counters, thereby giving only small space and little storage.

    • @Ari_princess21
      @Ari_princess21 4 роки тому +1

      I thought that also it looked like it was cheaper than everything else too bland and tight space could be a guest bathroom 🤷‍♀️

    • @zimmejoc
      @zimmejoc 3 роки тому +2

      @@AustinFlipsters I would have gone even smaller and put a pedestal sink in. Yes, I lose storage space, but if you want an "open feeling" that gives even more open space.

  • @m3lisha
    @m3lisha 5 років тому +1

    I am all for the closed off floor plan but you honestly did a great job! The open floor plan totally works for a kitchen, dining and sitting area like this

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому

      Thanks Misha! Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

  • @StephBer1
    @StephBer1 5 років тому +5

    I think you've done a fantastic job. I'm from Australia and this is the type of living we love. It suits a hotter climate. There are some very negative comments on this page about this flip. Yes, people have made memories in this house but I challenge anyone to say it was an attractive house inside or out. If you take the emotion out of it then the before and after sale prices and the time on the market speak for themselves. You DO know what people want in their houses. I only wish it was so cheap to renovate in Australia. What you did would cost about $120 000 here! 😭

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +1

      Hey Steph! Thank you so much for saying that! ♥️♥️♥️ And so sorry about the high price of renovations down under 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ Thanks for watching!

  • @dianakavakos6004
    @dianakavakos6004 3 роки тому +2

    Should've kept the green counters in the bathrooms!! Or at least in the powder room. Just paint the cabinets; modern feel with a vintage accent. Maybe a funky wallpaper to match on one wall? And those awkward 1-2" gaps on construction grade vanities are such a pain to clean between!

  • @Jen_Jen.165
    @Jen_Jen.165 4 роки тому

    Wooooow just started watching you guys, I wish you could do my house you always do an amazing job! You’re so creative and talented! ❤️

  • @fiorenv_
    @fiorenv_ 4 роки тому

    Looking to do this to my house! Awesome to see how it's all done!

  • @JanetCaterina
    @JanetCaterina 3 роки тому

    Beautiful color palette which is cohesive throughout, the tan backsplash against white, natural trim outside against cream, gives a golden glow which I personally felt comfortable wirh

  • @dinonuggets9496
    @dinonuggets9496 4 роки тому

    Lol I loved this video. It’s cool to get ideas & I personally loved how you basically roasted the house the entire time😂😭Our House was built in 74’, is a split level (my least fave design), and I’m constantly roasting it..hoping our renovations make me end up loving it

  • @amyzhang2495
    @amyzhang2495 5 років тому +2

    I love this living room. VERY NICE WORK! WATCHED TWICE. Lol

  • @marilynephelps711
    @marilynephelps711 4 роки тому

    Very nicely done. I loved the kitchen, dining area and living room as well as the entrance with the metal staircase and the chandelier to match! I have a split level with the living room and dining room open but the kitchen is enclosed. The idea of opening up the kitchen is very appealing to me (or at least opening it a bit more than it is- it's totally boxed in). Thank you for a very nice video. I will visit visit your website next.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much! and please check out our other videos if you haven't!

  • @AgentCathy
    @AgentCathy 2 роки тому +1

    Great renovation. Just a note though. This is technically a split-floyer or a split-entryway. A split-foyer/split-entry will have a split staircase where you either go up or down as soon as you walk in. Kind of a ranch with the two levels stacked on top of each other and the door smack dab in the middle. A split-level has an entry onto one of the levels and typically has 3 or more unique levels.

  • @SlotSliving
    @SlotSliving 5 років тому +1

    Lots of awesome awesome ideas and love love your website!☺️☺️☺️☺️

  • @cynsmi
    @cynsmi 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful flip. You really classed up this house. My one dislike is the bathroom vanity. I prefer the wall to wall for storage as well as just keeping it clean without dirt catching narrow side openings. If I toured this house I would have thought you cheaped out by not putting in the correct size. You all do super redesign!

  • @jakemotha4675
    @jakemotha4675 4 роки тому +1

    Like, I totally like love this Reno. Like, it's super like open plan is like super awesome.

  • @akosari2535
    @akosari2535 2 роки тому +2

    I liked it a lot better before. The original owner had taste. The tree was so beautiful the way it was.

  • @Jaypat74
    @Jaypat74 5 років тому +6

    I enjoyed seeing how you flipped the kitchen and you're right it's very cohesive now. Must say I wasn't a fan of the bathroom though. Personally I think it would look nicer with larger tiles, the vertical subway tiles made it feel a bit outdated and the screen made it seem claustrophobic. The vanity is a huge improvement though! With the powder room I'm thinking it would look nice with a lighter timber vanity with one of the freestanding rectangle type sinks on top. You know the ones? Anyway just thought it was worth sharing my thoughts. Always nice seeing how others would tackle the space! Well done!

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching! Yes sometimes the best part is imagining how you would’ve done it, isn’t it!?

  • @398jeffersd
    @398jeffersd 5 років тому

    Awesome job!

  • @dariosimone2383
    @dariosimone2383 3 роки тому

    Oh so beautiful. You did a very great job

  • @cassigonzales8565
    @cassigonzales8565 5 років тому +2

    This house took my breath away! I wish I owned it!

  • @tymom9313
    @tymom9313 5 років тому +9

    Floor's and backsplash not my style, but removing soffits and taking cabinets to ceiling looks excellent!

  • @w.h3402
    @w.h3402 3 роки тому

    This is awesome 👏!!!!!

  • @regwin8955
    @regwin8955 3 роки тому

    Super 👍 with the links what you use in the House.... I like light at the entrance, you have this also in some Others houses🕯️. The Video is Short, but Shows Up the Transformation real good

  • @kevngu7256
    @kevngu7256 4 роки тому

    Love it AF!

  • @anazuniga3793
    @anazuniga3793 4 роки тому +4

    Great Job! Can you do a video on how you finance these flips? How you started flipping? How you find your deals! I'm in Austin too, I'm 24 so I'm still saving but eventually I'd love to flip although I'd prefer to do the BRRR method.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  4 роки тому

      We’re working on a flipping course with this kind of info. This channel is more for entertaining folks. Send us your email on Instagram if you want to know when the course is available.

  • @lw3269
    @lw3269 3 роки тому +1

    It looks great. But, when I am preparing a meal for guests, I don't want them to see the messy kitchen. How about a sliding privacy screen between the kitchen and the living area?

  • @Tealeafsong
    @Tealeafsong 4 роки тому +1

    It seems odd now, but at the time the house was built, it was an open floor plan!--grin. Kitchens were messier places than now. Technology has changed a lot. Just like the way that stretch denim has changed jeans. This was a great renovation. I enjoyed seeing your pictures. Thanks.

  • @angiejd13
    @angiejd13 5 років тому +12

    Even though the initial restrooms weren’t great, they still looked better...

  • @pennedarts
    @pennedarts 5 років тому +79

    I think bathroom looks hideous with vertical tiling (and the shower floor tiling is just a mess) but opening the living space turned out gorgeous.

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 4 роки тому +14

      "WOW"... Talk about RUDE & MEAN!!!!
      The only thing "Hideous" here is your attitude!!!
      ... just go away...

    • @sc7991
      @sc7991 4 роки тому +15

      @@judichristopher4604 People ask for comments because they want to know your honest opinions....why is it every time someone has an opinion that isn't "oh it's beautiful" etc ...people think it's rude and mean...c'mon people....if this person thought it was "hideous" she has every right to say that just like you have every right to say what you think...yes, she could have worded differently but everyone is not going to say things just the way you want to hear them...it's her honest opinion...so, really, get over it! I know, now I'm rude and mean too ;/

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 4 роки тому +1

      @@sc7991
      Penned Ideas ... Did NOT ask for Rude and Mean comments!!!

    • @sc7991
      @sc7991 4 роки тому +6

      @@judichristopher4604 OMG...grow up...I can tell your a young person because you think everything in life should be sunshine or rainbows....well, grow up! Life is not all perfect and we have the freedom to express our opinions and you are actually the RUDE MEAN person that has to pick on someone for voicing their opinions...nobody asked for yours....get off your high horse and down to reality....this is life little girl...learn to deal !

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 4 роки тому +4

      @@sc7991
      OHHHH You are so Sweet to call me a "Young Person"!!!! Thank you.
      I am 65 years old and am a Life Counselor... I deal with hundreds of people that have it really bad, so it does concern me when someone like you goes out of their way to make a Mean and Rude comment, just like you just did. I feel sorry for you.

  • @maryellencook9528
    @maryellencook9528 5 років тому +7

    Thanks be to God that you opened up that wall and got rid of the Baby poop yellow paint color ! Even in the '80s I never used THAT color inside. But yes; Crayola Jungle Green was the trim color of the decade(s) from 1950s to the 1990s . My late husband insisted on it ! 8-/

  • @sugoiharris1348
    @sugoiharris1348 3 роки тому +2

    I think putting a pendant light on that porch would have added a ton of visual appeal to that huge entry space and curb appeal. Along with that lattice it would have broken up the height and given it purpose.

  • @scooter10421
    @scooter10421 3 роки тому

    Looks good.

  • @LakeSuperior090
    @LakeSuperior090 5 років тому

    great job

  • @michaelweaver5036
    @michaelweaver5036 4 роки тому +2

    great changes to the exterior. I would have added a light on a long chain above the front door...this could have been done in black or silver for contest (black would have contrasted better against the being paint). I also love her confidence!

    • @thebigsleepavalanche7084
      @thebigsleepavalanche7084 Рік тому

      Your kidding arnt you? Recently purchased a raised ranch a d the previous owners had a celing fan with a 6ft long chain. 😳

  • @TeiaGolden
    @TeiaGolden 4 роки тому

    I like what you have done, I was looking to se if anyone ever changes the split level entry by adding on to the house. Do you know of any fixes to change it from a split entry?

    • @westbrookdowns4331
      @westbrookdowns4331 3 роки тому

      I am in a split entry now, and want to unsplit it and move the stairwell to the ground floor.

  • @cecho9367
    @cecho9367 4 роки тому +2

    Great job. Lots of great work and great ideas. But FYI. That’s not a split level. It’s a bi level. A split level is generally laid out so you enter the home on the same level as the living, kitchen, and dining rooms. Up a half flight to bedrooms or down a half flight to a den or family room. Maybe even down another half flight to a basement. Then there’s a trilevel split which I have. Another half flight up from the bedroom level to the master level. Great job though.

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 4 роки тому +2

    BEAUTIFUL...

  • @desipuspitaanggraeni93
    @desipuspitaanggraeni93 5 років тому +1

    Love it 😍👍

  • @josht0
    @josht0 4 роки тому

    Hello! I really like it! I see drift of mist on the walls. Could you let me know what color white you used for the trim? Thank you!

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  4 роки тому +1

      Great question. It’s the base white paint from Benjamin Moore

  • @Deangirl86
    @Deangirl86 5 років тому +1

    Looks great.

  • @lataunyalee1266
    @lataunyalee1266 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @chocolateearrings
    @chocolateearrings 3 роки тому +2

    In the future, consider not bashing closed concept kitchens. It's used around the world in contemporary homes and with far better taste.

  • @b_uppy
    @b_uppy 4 роки тому +5

    You never showed a "before" of the fireplace...
    Overall an improvement but I would have chosen a glass surround for the stairway and the dining room half wall, instead. Glad the new kitchen cabinets went to the ceiling. A broader cabinet in the bath in neutral tones would have done a better job just because it would be less cluttered, smaller was a disappointment. The exterior is improved, but the trellis over the garage, while good, should have extended beyond the edges of the doors because it looked stingy otherwise.

  • @panicwithcompulsion
    @panicwithcompulsion 3 роки тому +1

    The purpose of all of those walls was to control air flow. Trapping hot air in the kitchen prevented the need for AC. It really helped to cut down on the impacts of outside climate and internally created heat from places like the kitchen. Whether your house didn't have central air or if you simply wanted to cut down on electricity costs, dividing the rooms was a good option. Now most places have central air, we don't care as much about electricity bills, and focus more on aesthetics.

  • @marcofernandez870
    @marcofernandez870 4 роки тому

    Did you have to put any new supports for the walls removed around the kitchen

  • @evafort9441
    @evafort9441 2 роки тому +1

    While I like some open concept I am also in favor of being able to close off some spaces - French doors, barn doors, movable bookcases on tracks. Especially in the age where people do more home office defined and closed spaces seem a must. TVs in open spaces would be an eyesore and the sound distracting. BTW, I do not see any TVs in these episodes.

  • @holyspiritofyah
    @holyspiritofyah 3 роки тому

    Gorgeous

  • @Arin.-.
    @Arin.-. 4 роки тому +1

    West is your education background? Your eye for design and style is so nice.

  • @carnage7422
    @carnage7422 3 роки тому

    You guys are soo underrated

  • @bethdelmonte-catanese6925
    @bethdelmonte-catanese6925 5 років тому +2

    I have a high ranch like this and I blew out the front so when you walk in and see the stairs you have about 200 square feet as a vestibule instead of being smacked in the face with stairs. We added a kitchen to the back, made the old kitchen the new butlers pantry and added a new family room next to the new kitchen(about 1500 added square feet) bc I couldn't see our family dealing with a family room downstairs.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +1

      Sounds like you did a great job! Would love to see pics. Tag us in them on Instagram @austinflipsters

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 5 років тому

      that's what I liked about split levels, the family room downstairs , but I bet your house turned out great

    • @bethdelmonte-catanese6925
      @bethdelmonte-catanese6925 5 років тому +1

      califdad4 thank you so much what's really nice is that we have options if my husband wants to watch a baseball game or other sports he goes downstairs but it turned out beautiful it was like 15 years ago now we need to redo the kitchen and modernize it but we will soon. The downstairs is really beautiful since its above grade in most rooms it gets sunlight but because its part under ground in places we put tike that looks like wood and its gorgeous. All grey walls and white trim its really simple and elegant.

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 5 років тому

      @@bethdelmonte-catanese6925 many years ago, a customer told me she opened up her home, now she said, I can stand at my kitchen and see who is coming in the front door. Only thing she said, my husband is a TV person and I am a stereo music person, and we both cannot do our thing at the same time. She added so l get in my Lincoln open the sunroof , drive around and rock out lol 😀

    • @bethdelmonte-catanese6925
      @bethdelmonte-catanese6925 5 років тому

      @@califdad4LOl!!But my house isn't a total open concept....

  • @healthnut3433
    @healthnut3433 5 років тому +17

    In the 80's, people wanted to ESCAPE the kitchen & its smells after cooking & clean up. Also, open floorplans are a challenge to keep looking nice if people don't clean up their kitchens.

    • @kettlebellwafer
      @kettlebellwafer 5 років тому

      Health Nut The best way to deal with kitchen smells is an exhaust hood that vents outside. If you are a clean person and generally pick up after yourself, keeping a home looking nice regularly isn’t unattainable. I personally find it easier in an open floor plan, and I have young kids and a shedding dog. To each his own. If you like walled spaces, there are tons of homes on the market that can offer that. This isn’t a generational thing, it’s individual. I know many in older generations who also prefer an open concept.

    • @whitenoiseihearu4018
      @whitenoiseihearu4018 4 роки тому

      Lana R. P. ...true. my sister in law believes you clean for company so she lives like a toddler in a playroom waiting for mommy to come.

  • @patmontalbano290
    @patmontalbano290 3 роки тому +2

    Many people are removing tub for a big shower, so how do you give the kids a bath, or the dogs?

  • @malkamusik
    @malkamusik 5 років тому +54

    I like what you did. It's elegant, but not overdone. A bunch of grumpy wumpies in the comments.

  • @phillipgathright8001
    @phillipgathright8001 4 роки тому +4

    This house was not a split-level, but a split-entry. Two very different animals.

  • @愛愛愛愛
    @愛愛愛愛 3 роки тому

    Hi Austin , I like your works so much💕 , we are buying a split level house and needs renovation , do you take private projects for renovation?

  • @carayj
    @carayj 5 років тому +30

    The glass kitchen cabinets look too small. The bigger vanity in the powder room looked better and it added more counter space. The smaller vanity with space around it has to be a nightmare to clean, the smaller vanity makes it look like you brought too small of a vanity.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +3

      Thanks for watching!

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @laramenke
      @laramenke 5 років тому +5

      I agree about the vanity, seems like wasted space on the sides

  • @califdad4
    @califdad4 5 років тому +31

    I know the rage is a open concept, but I like my 50's home that I can close off the kitchen eating area, I really don't want someone over and my dirty dinner dishes and pots are out,. Plus I can close up my doggies when I leave, , for me this is a bit too open, but I will admit it looks nice, all clean

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому

      Some people like the closed concept for sure! Thanks for watching and sharing! ♥️

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 5 років тому +2

      @@AustinFlipsters I'm in California, and they never built many of this style home herea few but not many. Most these I have seen had double doors, not a single door up the steps. By the way great job on the new steps

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +1

      califdad4 thanks! They were inexpensive but I think looked great. The old ones were horrible!

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 5 років тому

      @@AustinFlipsters in the 70s my older brother and his wife, had one in a foothill town, theirs was about 2200 sq ft, and with the slope of the land, the 2 ND story was at ground level on the back to a patio and pool. The house made sense on that lot

    • @leto1178
      @leto1178 5 років тому +9

      The "open concept" is what poor people used to live like in the past. You couldn't afford several specialised rooms so you had one larger room where you did the cooking, sleeping, eating, living, even bathing in a moveable bath-tub. Toilets were outside, either a small closet in the countryside or shared with neighbours on the same floor or house in the city.

  • @Avotts
    @Avotts 3 роки тому

    I would have gone a little differently with the vanity. Every inch of counter space is needed. A floating vanity with 1 drawer underneath would have looked great. /Changes in kitchen are great.

  • @AwkMind
    @AwkMind 4 роки тому +1

    Hi I have a question, has anyone wanted to buy the home with the staging furniture included??? Is that an option??

  • @playfulpanthress
    @playfulpanthress 2 роки тому

    When I was a kid, “open floor plan” was called efficiency and was looked down on. It will cycle back.

  • @eezee5744
    @eezee5744 4 роки тому

    In terms of feng shui (which I have been learning about lately), there are issues with split-level home in terms of stairs closely and directly facing front door. Also, in terms of the kitchen, the sink should not be directly in line with the stove, clash of water and stove/heat elements (water puts out fire). There are just more things to pay attention to when having feng shui in mind, though I know feng shui is not mainstream belief at least in western society.

  • @paloshermanos9140
    @paloshermanos9140 4 роки тому

    What app / software you use to design the layout?

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  4 роки тому

      Switching to a new program, we will tell you in our next video...please watch!

  • @cashmoney1226
    @cashmoney1226 5 років тому

    How much did this all cost ?

  • @sc7991
    @sc7991 4 роки тому

    Not trying to be mean or rude...some people think if you give anything but a good opinion your being rude..I'm just being honest....anyhow, I thought the outside of the house looked better like it was...I wasn't crazy about the green color but I liked the contrast...I think the new looks a bit boring and too neutral ....trimming the tree was a very good idea, nice job!

  • @jacklero1289
    @jacklero1289 4 роки тому

    whats the color of your wall?

  • @reesemorgan2259
    @reesemorgan2259 3 роки тому +2

    Open-plan looks great but is impractical. Families need walls to get away from each other.

  • @jessicahailey4763
    @jessicahailey4763 Рік тому

    What is the concept of a shed?

  • @paulorocha4194
    @paulorocha4194 7 місяців тому

    The kitchen looks amazing, but, this concept of open space is tricky. I don't want to sit in my living room and looking at the kitchen. I prefer a modern kitchen but never in a combo with dining/living room. I also have to say I prefer the old outside except the stairs that got nicer after the renovation.

  • @SCGNiagara101
    @SCGNiagara101 4 роки тому +2

    We LOVE those 70s split level homes. They just don't build them like they used to! By the way, not everyone likes the open concepts, you know. Sometimes it's nice to have private areas to yourself. We hate when people walk in on us as we're scarfing down some food. Now if we had a private wall there...
    Having said that, updating and modernizing those private areas would be a better way to go.

    • @megenberg8
      @megenberg8 4 роки тому

      not a problem to put up a small dividing screen/wall if desired. most people ring before entering, however.

  • @egibson2266
    @egibson2266 5 років тому

    Wow, even your resale price is significantly cheaper than our local market in Victoria BC, not sure you can even get a bachelor condo for that much...

  • @SaintLouisMonkey
    @SaintLouisMonkey 3 роки тому

    It’s a very nice job. However, I have to ask, isn’t this a split-foyer house and not a split-level? A split-level would have you walk directly into one level, then inside you’d find off off the main living space a set of stairs with a half flight down and a half flight up to the rest of the home.
    Entering a home to a foyer with stairs up and down isn’t a split level, is it?

  • @hottubmobileneil
    @hottubmobileneil 5 років тому +9

    I am not Neil , I like most of what you did but getting rid of a tub is not my idea of an improvement .

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому

      🤔

    • @kchehe
      @kchehe 3 роки тому +1

      Leveraction3030
      True. But some people just don’t like tubs. Probably because they don’t have small children or prefer not to take too long while bathing/showering.
      Personally, I’d buy a house with the “shower and bathtub combo” (for guests). This way, people can shower or use a tub.

  • @jasthomas4291
    @jasthomas4291 5 років тому +2

    Q bello!!

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому

      😂 don’t know what this means.

    • @jennyvega-lopez8585
      @jennyvega-lopez8585 5 років тому +1

      @@AustinFlipsters it means - how beautiful in Spanish.
      Which it certainly is. I love the open concept. When hosting I like to interact with my family and friends.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +1

      Jenny Vega-Lopez Ah ha! #TheMoreYouKnow I love open concept too! I have it in my own house. Great for parties

  • @bengerman5527
    @bengerman5527 3 роки тому

    3:06 That was probably done to reduce the amount of energy needed to cool that area

  • @canogaparque818
    @canogaparque818 4 роки тому +2

    Like do they pay for these houses cash or what?
    Where do they come up with the money to invest in all this?!

    • @MrWizzball
      @MrWizzball 3 роки тому

      you can buy a cheap home, 120-150k with 20-30k saved, get a mortage on the home, use your savings to flip it, sell it 200-230k, you make a small profit, keep going, until you can afford to do cash and start profiting 50-125k per property. you need a good agent and a good general contractor. that know the ins and outs of the industry, where to cut costs, helps having a good banker too

  • @Ohole
    @Ohole 4 роки тому

    Hahahaha it's a dungeon 😁😁

  • @calypsowarrior9061
    @calypsowarrior9061 4 роки тому

    Beautiful work in main living room and kitchen. Maybe consider writing instead of audio.

  • @bernm5874
    @bernm5874 5 років тому +6

    6:29 whats up with the ceiling? You guys need a talk with the project manager. That kinda work does not pass.

  • @CarieSaad
    @CarieSaad 3 роки тому +1

    I hate subway tile. It just looks cheap, boring & outdated. Especially white subway Tile. However, wayfair sells many types of subway Tile that looks fancy & doesn't look like the cheap kind.

  • @msakeeba
    @msakeeba 3 роки тому +1

    I love flip channels. It’s hard to enjoy your videos sometimes due to the snark.

  • @kristinecornell8649
    @kristinecornell8649 3 роки тому

    Curious 🤔🤔...Why do you never put fridges in your flips? That's a big expense for a buyer, especially a first timer who doesn't have a fridge & is possibly utilizing all their funds to buy.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  3 роки тому

      Fridges don't convey in real estate transactions in Texas-it's a quirky thing.

  • @marlieskoster
    @marlieskoster 5 років тому +3

    wait there was carpet in a bathroom? but but mold! Luckily it got changed. Looks great!

  • @user-ik2no7jw5g
    @user-ik2no7jw5g 5 років тому +7

    The front door is outdated and doesn’t go with the farmhouse look.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +3

      Yeah, it was original and we thought with a coat of paint it was passable. 💁🏽

    • @HeyyBrey
      @HeyyBrey 3 роки тому

      I have to disagree. I think it looks cute! It’s a nice contrast to the farmhouse look.

  • @NaveenKumar-oj7xh
    @NaveenKumar-oj7xh 4 роки тому

    There's no exhaust over the cooking range? WTF?

  • @tedra8143
    @tedra8143 4 роки тому

    So all the numbers posted later on. What if the buyer comes back and say, man how much premium have I paid extra?

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  4 роки тому

      That’s our job! We get paid to make old houses better.

  • @jasminfoster3475
    @jasminfoster3475 8 місяців тому

    That tree root might become or is becoming a big problem under that foundation .

  • @Margar02
    @Margar02 5 років тому +5

    What the heck is a nest??

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому +5

      Its the thermostat for the air conditioning. It connects to WiFi and your phone.

  • @dannycarrington1601
    @dannycarrington1601 5 років тому +4

    You can't entertain in this house, the dining room only seats four and your guests would be looking at pots and pans while they eat because there's no way of closing off the kitchen. I hate having an audience while I'm cooking - enjoy your drinks and please leave me alone. I don't understand the fascination with islands surrounded by bar-stools, why would you sit there instead of a chair? Another down-side to open concept kitchens is you have far fewer wall cabinets.

    • @AustinFlipsters
      @AustinFlipsters  5 років тому

      🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @Aaa._324
      @Aaa._324 5 років тому

      somebody shit in your soup

    • @nathanholt1637
      @nathanholt1637 Рік тому

      Looks great to me, and there seems spaces to get bigger nicer tables. It’s a great party room! Maybe cuz i worked in an open kitchen restaurant but I love being able to be part of the group while cooking rather than being isolated alone while everyone else is off in the other room

  • @thomashincher7597
    @thomashincher7597 4 роки тому +1

    This house is a BI Level and NOT a split level.

  • @barbarawhite4225
    @barbarawhite4225 5 років тому +22

    Obviously you think you know how everyone should be living! It's ok to give your opinion but you don't have to be insulting, this was someone's home and where their memories were made ok?

    • @lizzybusy357
      @lizzybusy357 5 років тому +4

      i was thinking the same too

  • @jdarmstrong29
    @jdarmstrong29 5 років тому +23

    You guys are both cut-off from using "super" any more. You've super abused it.

  • @Dilla2times
    @Dilla2times 4 роки тому

    How is that 60k in renovation, all that would really cost more