I like this guy. I enjoy all his videos. Never claims to be a pro. He’s not afraid to tackle a challenge. He shows his mistakes and moves forward. Makes me feel like I can do it too.
Unfortunately that's both a blessing and a curse. If you follow many of his videos and feel like you can do it too, you may very well hurt yourself. A lot of what he does is incorrect and dangerous.
@@44tmrI seen you under someone else's comment you just kind of a Debbie Downer and there's many of your type so I guess he's doing a good job 😂 always talking about what he's doing is dangerous yet wear your certifications who are we to believe you over him who's showing it??
You can do MOST of it. Only things I don’t tackle myself as a DIYer is plumbing, electrical and drywall finishing. Everything else I’ve done myself after hiring reputable contractors and getting sub par returns
I don’t care how you say hearth, you and your wife are an amazing team who do amazing work together. I honestly love everything you build, and your wife always styles everything beautifully and chooses the most amazing finishes. If you ever want free accomodation in Australia, you’re welcome to renovate my villa! Honestly, it looks beautiful!
I’ve enjoyed watching this channel for a few years now. Props for taking the time to do this project well. A lot of people who buy homes to fix and flip do the bare minimum to shine a turd and hide poor work that may or may not be visible from a non-invasive home inspection. Taking extra steps like using cement board beneath the stone veneer to mitigate the chance of crumbling off later shows that you take pride in your work. It also shows that you have integrity to think about the future homeowners.
You mean like how the majority of this house was previously renovated? I'm sure folks like that are why DIYers are thought to be clowns by professionals. I'm really happy I found Mr. Build It a few years ago to pick up some amazing tips that don't increase the task difficulty much.
Absolutely gorgeous. Perfect choice of colours. The stone is stunning. Love the dye on the shelving unit and the fact that you painted the cabinets is not a problem at all. Everything looks amazing together. Outstanding work. Well done.
This video is a treasure trove for fireplace renovation enthusiasts! The clear instructions and step-by-step footage make it easy to follow along, even for beginners. Plus, the infectious enthusiasm is contagious, making the whole process seem like a fun weekend project. Bonus points for the resource list in the description!
Wow what a stunning makeover without breaking the bank, this is your go-to guide. The creative ideas and budget-friendly approach are incredibly inspiring. Watching the fireplace go from drab to fab is not only satisfying but also proves that a remarkable transformation is achievable on a budget.
Get a black brick stain for the existing red brick. It’ll make the interior of the fireplace not stand out so much and it’ll hide any staining that’ll happen in the future
Thanks for another great video! Question/ask for you when you do the "total cost". Can you include three additional data points, which would help those looking to do something similar. Alternatively, you could add them in the video description. (1) Time spent doing this, (2) List of tools & equipment needed, (3) List/cost of miscellaneous parts (e.g. paint, hardware, etc... For #1, I get that time here will be a little longer as you are filming, but it's still a good indicator. I find that this would be the most valuable point to add since these videos (from you and your peers) often make time-consuming tasks look easy. I'd like to do some of these renovations myself, but would love to know what I'm getting into before I get started.
He lists the paint and hardware regularly, so more than likely it was leftover. He did mention using the same paint as the kitchen. Guessing he spent 4 days on it based on him saying he spent 2 putting the stone up.
I like how you show how you have to compromise and problem solve as you go. The only thing I'd change is to make the bottom cabinets a light gray just a shade lighter than the countertops. I know you want them to match the trim but i think you will need a bit more visual weight on the bottom of that wall, especially with a large tv up top.
It looks great! I personally would grout the sides between the stone and the shelves and where the stone meets the inside of the fireplace. I wonder if he is planning on putting some trim at the top of the shelves where it meets the ceiling?
Your doing an amazing job, it looks fantastic. One small question, I’m aware that tackling one room at a time is more manageable, but isn’t everything getting dirty and dusty in the new kitchen? Wouldn’t it be better to do for example all the drywall and stuff that is messy first and then go on to painting and installing lights? Or is there a reason I’m not thinking about?
That piece of metal (lintel) you pulled off the brick that you said oh nice it was just laying on top. That is actually all it's supposed to be doing only time they get bolted down is larger spans.
Your terrific. I appreciate your sharing the good, the bad, and well yeah! You just owned the fireplace wall and cabinets. I’d buy it. Keep up the great content… transplantation update?
When snapping cement board like that it’s easiest to score it then lay a 2x4 on the floor where you’re trying to snap and put the cement board on top then put a knee on one side and put all your weight on the side you’re trying to snap
Coming from someone who has ran many wires for tv and speakers behind walls and ceilings. I think it would be amazing for you to add conduit from where the TV is to be hung down to those cabinets for HDMI, Ethernet, etc. Just a thought. I may be too late with this comment. Looks awesome!
This would definitely have been a nice thing to do, any surface wires will be very noticeable against the stone. It's a little funny he asks for advice because by the end of the video everything is totally finished and any changes would be very challenging.
I thought the same thing. Absolutely savage to not put a chase in. Whoever wants to run those hdmi cables to the cabinets is going to have a heck of a time
recip saw with a wood w/screws blade cuts cement board way faster and with a lot less dust. edge isnt quite as clean, but it all gets covered up anyways :D
Thanks for sharing your journey, nice job. Would you consider swapping the artwork in the middle for a mirror? Just an idea. The mirror will make the room look larger.
I missed a few videos so if you've already tackled this, please disregard. Have you tested those floor tiles for Asbestos? They look like old asbestos tiles to me. We found them in the basement of my last house and had to have it professionally remediated.
@@TomCGhost great! I would check the report to make sure that they checked the tile beneath the existing floor just to be extra safe. Asbestos tile is safe if it's left undisturbed. Ripping out the floor that was covering it before can cause bits to break off and become airborne
You look a lot different than when I first subscribed. I really really hope you’re in good health. Keep up the good work and thanks for the great video entertainment! 🖤
You should have used a jigsaw for cutting the cement board, it makes a lot less dust, I just had to cut some for my bathroom and it made it a breeze. Granted the blade is junk after, but jigsaw blades are pretty cheap.
Love your videos and the is house looking great! Especially that grey for the kitchen cabinets. And the pergola. And the garage. And the roof. One thing...and I feel like a bad person for pointing this out. Hearth is pronounced harth not herth.
not disrespect but I never knew all the little tricks of the trade that are so valuable when it comes to masonry till I watched a DIY project like this.
Why wouldn't you relocate the 3 outlets on that wall so they look intentional? The two behind the cabinets could have been easily moved and centered before taping. And the one above the fireplace? Should have been moved further left, which would have give you more room to further enclose the opening with brick.
The one by the TV, you don't know what mount you are going to use. The outlet most likely would be in the way. I don't know why he cover them behind the cabinets.
I think they could have been painted a charcoal gray and that would work better. The white draws your eye away from the fireplace which is supposed to be the focal point
I could be wrong, but I feel like the inside edge of the stone leading into the fireplace needs grouting too. Overall, I am very shocked with the results. I would never have imagined that it would turn out so well from where it started.
you trim the base cabinet to be level on the floor, then as long as you built the shelves square they will be level as well. The larger gap at the top of the shelves would normally be covered with trim
is it okay to leave the air vent under the hearth? I might be wrong as you did not covered that in the video but did you just left the air vent as it is under the hearth? I asked this because under cabinet vents are also similar to that. Can you talk about if there is an under cabinet vent, like a toe kick vent that isnt connected and all the air is going under the cabinet, what is a nice DIY solution? The new home builders do not connect the floor vent under the cabinets and they just put a slot in the toe kick saying the air finds its way but all it does is low air flow and the cabinet gets hot/cold lol.
Hey I know u did some tests for asbestos and I can’t remember what all you tested but I would really think those tiles on the floor are asbestos. Literally anything from 60s to 70s that I have dealt with that is tiles like that have all been asbestos
When I saw those floor tiles (look to be 9-inch square) I thought of asbestos immediately. He then goes for a mask, which is better than straight breathing it, but not enough. Hopefully he didn’t brake them up and create a bunch of dust.
@@red26rocker ya I love this dude he’s a great guy and I love the channel but being a professional in the remodeling industry, sometimes I cringe watching him do stuff because it’s so backasswards lol but yeah I would definitely bet money that those tiles were asbestos most of the time it’s not the insulation it’s not the popcorn ceiling but it’s those damn 60s floor tiles that are lol
I think you need to go with a warm tone white on the walls so it wont look too sterile, or even a warm tone gray would be pretty. I really don't like the shelves natural while the bottom is such a stark white. I would paint the whole unit (shelf and cabinet) a charcoal gray so it doesn't pull your eye away from the focal point (fireplace)
It's going to be great when the homeowners have a car breakdown, since they'll be living across the street from a Subaru dealer 😆 Being serious though, it's nice to watch your problem-solving process and see the beautiful results as always!
You should never put a TV above a fireplace of sorta heat output as it will not only melt the plastic at the bottom of the TV but it will also kill the pixels slowly/ That of course unless you put a mantel underneath it at least 10" thick
And you’re just asking for neck pain. Your eyes should be level with the middle of the screen. Tv over fire was a terrible design decision that way too many builders grabbed onto.
Looks like you painted the inside of the fireplace? I’m guessing covering up the floor vent will be addressed by going up from the basement/crawlspace. Unclear on what that blue pipe (PEX?) in the right cabinet is for.
Good job. One question though, can a chimney for gas be also used got wood fire? Is there any difference in building them, I mean like the inside of the chimney is built different for gas and wood, or they are all the same?
I'm not an expert but I'd think that the chimney should work no matter whether it was built for gas or wood it's the fireplace that really matters as obviously you can't burn wood in a gas fireplace
I like this guy. I enjoy all his videos. Never claims to be a pro. He’s not afraid to tackle a challenge. He shows his mistakes and moves forward. Makes me feel like I can do it too.
Unfortunately that's both a blessing and a curse. If you follow many of his videos and feel like you can do it too, you may very well hurt yourself. A lot of what he does is incorrect and dangerous.
@@44tmrI seen you under someone else's comment you just kind of a Debbie Downer and there's many of your type so I guess he's doing a good job 😂 always talking about what he's doing is dangerous yet wear your certifications who are we to believe you over him who's showing it??
You can do MOST of it. Only things I don’t tackle myself as a DIYer is plumbing, electrical and drywall finishing. Everything else I’ve done myself after hiring reputable contractors and getting sub par returns
@@gs300rich4 same here, for plumbing and electrical I "call the guy"
I don’t care how you say hearth, you and your wife are an amazing team who do amazing work together. I honestly love everything you build, and your wife always styles everything beautifully and chooses the most amazing finishes. If you ever want free accomodation in Australia, you’re welcome to renovate my villa! Honestly, it looks beautiful!
I’ve enjoyed watching this channel for a few years now. Props for taking the time to do this project well. A lot of people who buy homes to fix and flip do the bare minimum to shine a turd and hide poor work that may or may not be visible from a non-invasive home inspection. Taking extra steps like using cement board beneath the stone veneer to mitigate the chance of crumbling off later shows that you take pride in your work. It also shows that you have integrity to think about the future homeowners.
You mean like how the majority of this house was previously renovated? I'm sure folks like that are why DIYers are thought to be clowns by professionals. I'm really happy I found Mr. Build It a few years ago to pick up some amazing tips that don't increase the task difficulty much.
Absolutely gorgeous. Perfect choice of colours. The stone is stunning. Love the dye on the shelving unit and the fact that you painted the cabinets is not a problem at all. Everything looks amazing together. Outstanding work. Well done.
Room by room knocking it out. Really enjoying this series. Can't wait for the next video!
This video is a treasure trove for fireplace renovation enthusiasts! The clear instructions and step-by-step footage make it easy to follow along, even for beginners. Plus, the infectious enthusiasm is contagious, making the whole process seem like a fun weekend project. Bonus points for the resource list in the description!
Job well done. Incredible journey. I've been following every episode of the home project. It's hard to believe it's already been two years.
Wow what a stunning makeover without breaking the bank, this is your go-to guide. The creative ideas and budget-friendly approach are incredibly inspiring. Watching the fireplace go from drab to fab is not only satisfying but also proves that a remarkable transformation is achievable on a budget.
I like the overall design of the wall decor. It is going to look great with the room painted, floor down, and a nice big TV on the wall.
Get a black brick stain for the existing red brick. It’ll make the interior of the fireplace not stand out so much and it’ll hide any staining that’ll happen in the future
Thanks for another great video! Question/ask for you when you do the "total cost". Can you include three additional data points, which would help those looking to do something similar. Alternatively, you could add them in the video description. (1) Time spent doing this, (2) List of tools & equipment needed, (3) List/cost of miscellaneous parts (e.g. paint, hardware, etc...
For #1, I get that time here will be a little longer as you are filming, but it's still a good indicator. I find that this would be the most valuable point to add since these videos (from you and your peers) often make time-consuming tasks look easy. I'd like to do some of these renovations myself, but would love to know what I'm getting into before I get started.
He lists the paint and hardware regularly, so more than likely it was leftover. He did mention using the same paint as the kitchen. Guessing he spent 4 days on it based on him saying he spent 2 putting the stone up.
Your neighbor has a tone of Subarus there :) Looks good being following the project Videos tone of work but really worth it how you transformed it.
Killing it dude! Lovin the way this house is coming together
Impressive, and the granit tops did fit perfectly. Nice man 💪🏼
Just wondering what happened to the furnace vent that was on the floor after you built the new hearth?
I like how you show how you have to compromise and problem solve as you go. The only thing I'd change is to make the bottom cabinets a light gray just a shade lighter than the countertops. I know you want them to match the trim but i think you will need a bit more visual weight on the bottom of that wall, especially with a large tv up top.
Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year, I love watching your videos
Vines look for water they keep moving toward water, so check for a leak somewhere
Wonderful job - great choice on painting the bases - looks very crisp.
Super underrated channel and top notch content!
Beautiful job on the fireplace
love it how you also show the mistakes you make.
greetings from the Netherlands
Love the videos Alex, watched the entire series to this point! Keep em coming!
It looks great! I personally would grout the sides between the stone and the shelves and where the stone meets the inside of the fireplace. I wonder if he is planning on putting some trim at the top of the shelves where it meets the ceiling?
Your doing an amazing job, it looks fantastic. One small question, I’m aware that tackling one room at a time is more manageable, but isn’t everything getting dirty and dusty in the new kitchen? Wouldn’t it be better to do for example all the drywall and stuff that is messy first and then go on to painting and installing lights? Or is there a reason I’m not thinking about?
Great job on the fireplace area Alex! Thanks for sharing the video with us' and Happy New Year!💖👍😎JP
That piece of metal (lintel) you pulled off the brick that you said oh nice it was just laying on top. That is actually all it's supposed to be doing only time they get bolted down is larger spans.
Nice video..... again!!!!
Thank you so much!
What about the hvac vent you covered?
He has access to a crawlspace on this pier and beam home. He could easily relocated it.
Your terrific. I appreciate your sharing the good, the bad, and well yeah! You just owned the fireplace wall and cabinets. I’d buy it. Keep up the great content… transplantation update?
Hey I think you covered up the floor vent in front of the fire place
He did.
I'm positive the ducts on that whole house are getting redone so they'll just cut a hole in another location. not a big deal
@@hunterbatten4011 Yeah. Maybe he called up Mr cool to get free mini splits.
It seems like lots of UA-camrs do that when it's almost summer time.
When snapping cement board like that it’s easiest to score it then lay a 2x4 on the floor where you’re trying to snap and put the cement board on top then put a knee on one side and put all your weight on the side you’re trying to snap
Coming from someone who has ran many wires for tv and speakers behind walls and ceilings. I think it would be amazing for you to add conduit from where the TV is to be hung down to those cabinets for HDMI, Ethernet, etc. Just a thought. I may be too late with this comment. Looks awesome!
This would definitely have been a nice thing to do, any surface wires will be very noticeable against the stone. It's a little funny he asks for advice because by the end of the video everything is totally finished and any changes would be very challenging.
I thought the same thing. Absolutely savage to not put a chase in. Whoever wants to run those hdmi cables to the cabinets is going to have a heck of a time
recip saw with a wood w/screws blade cuts cement board way faster and with a lot less dust. edge isnt quite as clean, but it all gets covered up anyways :D
Thanks for sharing your journey, nice job. Would you consider swapping the artwork in the middle for a mirror? Just an idea. The mirror will make the room look larger.
Great job as always
Looks amazing 👏
Looks phenomenal.
I missed a few videos so if you've already tackled this, please disregard.
Have you tested those floor tiles for Asbestos? They look like old asbestos tiles to me. We found them in the basement of my last house and had to have it professionally remediated.
they look exactly like those old asbestos tiles
He tested the entire house, over maybe 10 different materials and got a report a while back.
He did asbestos testing when he first started the project with patches from all over the house.
@@TomCGhost great! I would check the report to make sure that they checked the tile beneath the existing floor just to be extra safe. Asbestos tile is safe if it's left undisturbed. Ripping out the floor that was covering it before can cause bits to break off and become airborne
Yeah... he checked the report in the older video. Hes good. @@LizBurman
Looks awesome. Curious for the upper cabinets, did you fasten them to the wall or base in anyway or are they just sitting on top? If so, how?
Thanks for sharing.
amazing . love this channel .its Bert for northen ireland …keep up the good work
You look a lot different than when I first subscribed. I really really hope you’re in good health. Keep up the good work and thanks for the great video entertainment! 🖤
You should have used a jigsaw for cutting the cement board, it makes a lot less dust, I just had to cut some for my bathroom and it made it a breeze. Granted the blade is junk after, but jigsaw blades are pretty cheap.
nice job as always!
Looks great man
Love your videos and the is house looking great! Especially that grey for the kitchen cabinets. And the pergola. And the garage. And the roof. One thing...and I feel like a bad person for pointing this out. Hearth is pronounced harth not herth.
not disrespect but I never knew all the little tricks of the trade that are so valuable when it comes to masonry till I watched a DIY project like this.
Yes home depot would do a return on the cabinet because i done it couple times and im contractor here in texas
Question, Why did you cover up the heat register under the granite hearth?
“Oh my gosh these are real hardwood floors!” 😂😂😂😂 love it.
Why wouldn't you relocate the 3 outlets on that wall so they look intentional? The two behind the cabinets could have been easily moved and centered before taping. And the one above the fireplace? Should have been moved further left, which would have give you more room to further enclose the opening with brick.
The one by the TV, you don't know what mount you are going to use. The outlet most likely would be in the way.
I don't know why he cover them behind the cabinets.
Awesome video!
What stain did you use for the shelving?
A projector screen that comes down out of the ceiling would be nice that way you don't have to put a television in front of that beautiful stone.
No asbestos testing in Boise for vct mastic?
What did you do with the floor vent?
beautiful job!!!
maybe it's personal taste, but I would like the upper cabinets white, would have tied in it more together. But all besides that I absolutely love!
I think they could have been painted a charcoal gray and that would work better. The white draws your eye away from the fireplace which is supposed to be the focal point
I could be wrong, but I feel like the inside edge of the stone leading into the fireplace needs grouting too. Overall, I am very shocked with the results. I would never have imagined that it would turn out so well from where it started.
You have every green tool except the recently released, specifically made for cutting masonry tool..... but it all looks good!
I've been doing professional masonry for 7 billion years and you're doing it all wrong.
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Anyone else peep the neighbor w/ the 3 Subaru's when he was talking about the stones? 🥰
Looks good. I don't mind the paint but I think stark white was a mistake. I may have gone with a darker tannish gray, with lighter top.
How did you fix the shelves? I am sure you can trim the bottom to adjust for the floor, but then stuff would not be level on the internal shelfs?
you trim the base cabinet to be level on the floor, then as long as you built the shelves square they will be level as well. The larger gap at the top of the shelves would normally be covered with trim
Fondant doesn’t get extruded from a pastry bag. Who should tell Alex? 😂
You're insane...new sub.
I love it :) great job!
is it okay to leave the air vent under the hearth? I might be wrong as you did not covered that in the video but did you just left the air vent as it is under the hearth?
I asked this because under cabinet vents are also similar to that. Can you talk about if there is an under cabinet vent, like a toe kick vent that isnt connected and all the air is going under the cabinet, what is a nice DIY solution? The new home builders do not connect the floor vent under the cabinets and they just put a slot in the toe kick saying the air finds its way but all it does is low air flow and the cabinet gets hot/cold lol.
Freaking awesome video
2:54 Are there no regulations in the US when working with asbestos?
Do not watch this guy and expect him to do anything properly.
What about the supply air grill you covered up with the new hearth? I’ll keep watching, maybe it’ll be address later in the vid
He has access to a crawlspace on this pier and beam home. He could easily relocated it.
You should add receptacles on the front face of the herth
I wish u painted the cabinets black. like SW tricorn would look sick
Hey he found the asbestos that was no doubt in that house, and didn't even realize it with those tiles during demo.
What did u do with the floor vent that was in the middle of the hearth??
Hey I know u did some tests for asbestos and I can’t remember what all you tested but I would really think those tiles on the floor are asbestos. Literally anything from 60s to 70s that I have dealt with that is tiles like that have all been asbestos
When I saw those floor tiles (look to be 9-inch square) I thought of asbestos immediately. He then goes for a mask, which is better than straight breathing it, but not enough. Hopefully he didn’t brake them up and create a bunch of dust.
@@red26rocker ya I love this dude he’s a great guy and I love the channel but being a professional in the remodeling industry, sometimes I cringe watching him do stuff because it’s so backasswards lol but yeah I would definitely bet money that those tiles were asbestos most of the time it’s not the insulation it’s not the popcorn ceiling but it’s those damn 60s floor tiles that are lol
What are the red tables with hole you use as an out feed table?
I think you need to go with a warm tone white on the walls so it wont look too sterile, or even a warm tone gray would be pretty. I really don't like the shelves natural while the bottom is such a stark white. I would paint the whole unit (shelf and cabinet) a charcoal gray so it doesn't pull your eye away from the focal point (fireplace)
Is this house gonna be a rental? With his shop permanently there? How's that gonna work?
Those tiles look 8x8 aka could be asbestos
The sales of Asbestos is prohibited in USA.
@@AngelLuisTrinidadNot 60y ago
Wouldnt it be simpler using white mortar from the start while covering the top of the layer below?
It's going to be great when the homeowners have a car breakdown, since they'll be living across the street from a Subaru dealer 😆
Being serious though, it's nice to watch your problem-solving process and see the beautiful results as always!
You should never put a TV above a fireplace of sorta heat output as it will not only melt the plastic at the bottom of the TV but it will also kill the pixels slowly/ That of course unless you put a mantel underneath it at least 10" thick
And you’re just asking for neck pain. Your eyes should be level with the middle of the screen. Tv over fire was a terrible design decision that way too many builders grabbed onto.
2:50 ASBESTOS IN THOSE TILES 100%
Usually I'm a fan of your design choices. The stone however is a bit too much for me and very taste specific. In particular since its all the way up.
“i’m gonna be completely honest i don’t know what flashing means” 😂😂😂 me neither im dead
So random question. But what are you going to do about the heating register that you just encased with the hearth?
Not a fan of the painting of the bottom cabinets white. Are you installing crown molding around the tops of the cabinets?
What about the heater vent on the floor that got covered by hearth?
Can we take a moment to appreciate the beautiful Subi @ 21:41
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What about the air vent you covered up?
a lot of tv mount are towards bottom half of tv hopefully you left enough room on lower side rather than higher side
should have a hole for an HDMI from either of the cabinets to the "back of the tv" i.e near the outlet above the fireplace
Looks like you painted the inside of the fireplace?
I’m guessing covering up the floor vent will be addressed by going up from the basement/crawlspace.
Unclear on what that blue pipe (PEX?) in the right cabinet is for.
gasline for the fireplace maybe?
@@Unlovable true thats very possible also i didnt see the floor vent but im glad someomone did
We need at least 2 videos a week brother.!!
The upside down door in that kitchen drives me crazy!!!!!
Good job. One question though, can a chimney for gas be also used got wood fire? Is there any difference in building them, I mean like the inside of the chimney is built different for gas and wood, or they are all the same?
I'm not an expert but I'd think that the chimney should work no matter whether it was built for gas or wood it's the fireplace that really matters as obviously you can't burn wood in a gas fireplace
I had a vine crack a window open and grow into my house. Went to open the curtains one day and there it was.
They absolutely will let you exchange it, I know because I did the exact same thing with my Hampton bay cabinets 😂