thank you Matt, Their are so many house Flippers that look the other way, and stick families in rat infested and molding houses, and make tons of money doing it. The fact you have ethics and morals, and stuck to your guns and did a proper Matt Risinger quality remodel is honorable . Not being a shoddy contractor, a sleazy house flipper, or slum lord are things to be proud of. so don't think your viewers and subscribers are disappointed of you for going over budget, we got your back 100%. keep up the quality work that you're known for :)
One of the best reasons to watch your channel is you do show how to do it the right way. Not necessarily the least expensive or most economical choices. Yet when you consider the expected life span and maintenance cost of a build that you do. It will have a more enjoyable ownership experience and less expensive upkeep over its lifespan.
I'm just finding this series. This is absolutely great. Applying building science on a remodel applies to a huge amount of people. I'm certainly learning a lot!
Thank you Matt for circling back around from what this series originally started out as and coming clean that this was no way going to be a modest remodel. Glad to hear your doing it right and going to the studs. As much as I was looking forward to a "budget" remodel its still very good content. Keep up the good work.
I was wondering what is the deciding factor? I mean do you run the numbers and then make the call I assume? I mean termites? I would love a video that focuses on the building technology of using wood, but also doing it in a way that protects against termites - if that is possible.
This is why it's called a remodel. Out with the old and what did not work, and in with new , better materials and a build that will last and be more efficient. Good work folks. Thanks
Matt I love your videos and I’m glad you’re putting together the resources to get this house livable and efficient, not just doing the bare minimum...but I think you are setting a bad example with the lack of precautions here. Even if the risk is low it’s not non-zero and the cost of protection is minimal compared to the overall cost of this project. I would rather spend the extra money and have the peace of mind. Also showing people how to be safe and legally protected on a job site is mostly overlooked or glossed over on home improvement shows and it would be a great topic to cover on your channel.
Enjoyed the video Matt. How disappointing to find all that damage. That is pitiful that someone lived in that filth. I know you were not expecting it to be that bad but I know you'll fix it right building it back Thanks for taking the time to produce the videos. Y'all take care and God bless.
You make me smile when talking about costs! As an avid DIY'er I kind of always wonder why what I calculate never seems to be what the actual cost is. Weird!!!
Matt thanks for doing this series! It is good to learn for a homeowner what the common problem areas are and the damage that comes from them! Definitely helps me prioritize the work I will do in my 10+ year old house!
Exactly. What the hell. We had one rat behind our dishwasher at our old apartment and that thing was potent enough to give us both respiratory issues and sore throats. When it died a few days later the place reeked. A worse infestation happened at work when we took over an old industrial building. We all wore full body plastic suits and respirators before we took down the ceiling tiles in that place to get the rat droppings out. Everyone there without a respirator complained of a sore throat during the process.
One thing I don't understand is that, when people say oh this is bad for your health you need to create negative air, does it mean to blow all the bad stuff to the neighbors?
This is my life right now, appreciate any reframing against brick exterior walls I can get. Hard to find content around the wall layers and what to replace them with. Seeing lots of wood rot in mine in damp areas.
As you mentioned in earlier videos. This house will be used by the Church. Glad to see such wonderful people coming together to help rebuild the house and the community with faith and sweat. You are a great inspiration to your local community and your YT Community.
Stellar video edit at around 2:45 in when your son John finds... "the rat". FAST EDIT to... "just finished having some lunch" LOL. Awesome Matt, always informative... and entertaining!
Hey, Props for admitting that this isn't any longer a "middle-class" remodel. It's grown into a fairly major project and a learning opportunity. Two other great learning aspects of this are: 1. If you have a house, you need to take care of it. A little rot at the bottom of your siding can lead to an access path for rodents, bugs and other critters. A little water leak in a corner can make a perfect environment for various ants, molds, etc. and they will move in. 2. If you're planning or doing a remodel/uplift/fix don't underestimate the budget. Plan for finding more things to fix. Unless you really know a house, there will be things you didn't know about and they will need to be addressed and cost money. In project management, it's called scope creep. Expect it, accept it and budget/plan for it. Great series.
Steve Cotes just the way it goes, I went to do some remodel on my little house back when I first bought it, ended up finding out that half the house had a termite problem at one point and needed extensive repair. The bugs were gone but the non existent studs and floor joists were still there..
You are so right! I had a pinhole leak in my flat roof that was very properly maintained and it led to a wall, ceiling, floor joist and part of floor rot before it was found!!! I was horrified. It was no easy fix, either.
@@KPearce57 ,I live in Florida where they are everywhere. Ants have four wings of which two are smaller and have bent antennas. Termites have straight antennas and have wings of equal length and no segment between thorax and abdomen on their body.
Everyone thinks this house is worthy of teardown hasn't seen bad, its a little neglected but thats about it. Framing and slab look in great condition, electrical looks good, im assuming the plumbing is in good shape and roof. Those 5 things would cost 200 grand if you built new 2000sq foot house. Then you also have to talk about the cost of having a new house built, the planning, city approval, architect design, inspection and then add how many months the house would of sat vacant that hed be paying the mortgage on. Quick remodel is far cheaper in every aspect and you end up with near same results. Being a builder hes going to have all the guys he needs when he wants them and this project will fly.
I hear what you are saying but I’m wondering if you seen the entire series. He’s run into animals chewing up wires, termites. Incredible amount of black mold & animal feces. I agree he could have just taken it to the studs & then power wash them off but I believe when he decided to make it his home, that’s when he chose to level it.
Hey Matt, Thanks for going this series. I’m wondering how do you know the popcorn ceiling, black mastic, etc. didn’t have asbestos? Also I wouldn’t want thousands of people looking over my shoulder 😂 but since this is a learning series, is there anything you would do differently (best practices-wise) with this demo if you were gonna do it over again? If so I think it would make a great video for the series 👍🏼
You have to get it wet & scrap a small amount and take it to a tester. It’s only about $75 in my area to test. I’ve done four serious flips and so far, all have tested with no asbestos. Asbestos was banned in 1977. My current home was built in 1961 & no asbestos. They following two were remodels to studs. My rental is early 70s. My last flip was 1972.
Rodents teeth don’t stop growing so they have to continuously file them on something which is probably not often a problem. Hence chewing through fiberglass they can also get through concrete and metal given time and desire.
agh timestamp 9.58 minutes into this episode a see a DEMOLITIA insignia on either John or Will's cap.....yeeeha....way to go boys....I am a big fan of Off The Ranch, and watching the renovations to the mansion is how I found my way to your channel. Sending lots of hellos to you all from me down here in Melbourne Australia.
That's what I was thinking. Hard to say on a video, but typically, termite swarmers' wings are twice their body length. Carpenter ants, still a wood destroying insect, also have swarmers/drones. The antennae have an elbow joint on ants. Termites have a beaded antenna- looks like a tight string of beads. Sorry to piggy-back and nerd out your comment. I'm a remodeler who worked a bit in pest control.
@@jacobpittman1996 Same. I did a stint for Terminix (horrible company to work for) and also ran into this little buggers last night while redo my soffits. Remember. carp ants have satellite nests and that what i ran into last night.
That is absolutely disgusting Matt! I love the authenticity of this series. I just bought my first house and it is a gut to studs as well! Time to get dirty!
Oh man! Brings back memories from when we did repairs in our attic. There was blown-in insulation before we moved in and it was infested with rodents and feces, etc. dead rats too. The rats and/or squirrels also got into our AC/heating ducts and feces were dropping out of the registers when the air was turned on. Makes me shudder. We had to replace all the ducts, the fan and deep clean the rest of the unit. Yuck!
I am glad you have finally corrected this is not a budget remodel nor the correct way to make money with a rental property statements you made. As both a fan of yours, and Kevin's channel, and someone who works in the trades on higher end homes and getting into investment property myself, I think its important to be honest what this project really evolved into and the 2 demographics you were trying to do this for no longer apply. Plus Kevin won't have anything to react to anymore. LOLOL
Mopardude well said. I’ve done 2 “big” (for my budget) projects on my own house and I get the vibe this just happens. You start out with “I’ll do this” and end with “how’d we get here!” I quoted a price to fix two windows upstairs and my wife said “so double that?” We laughed and I think she’s right. Thanks for the vid series Matt!
Kevin would have just thrown a coat of paint over the mold and thrown in a couple mouse traps and called it good. probably have a family moved in by the end of the week. that is the difference between a quality builder and a sleazy house flipper. If it's not good or safe enough for yourself and your family, then it's not good enough for a client or tenant.
@@mountainbikerdave Your comment shows you have never watched any of his videos. One he is not a flipper, 2 he is in California where the laws on mold are more serious, 3 he has done several videos talking about how he would deal with it.
Did Matt ever say this is how to make money on rentals? All he said in the beginning was he was going to do a low budget remodel but then changed his mind in the same video and then Kevin nitpicked on him. Matt never said MeetKevin is doing rental remodels wrong. Kevin jumped in and criticized Matt when he shouldn't have.
Matt the best way to remove moldy drywall. Is to spray it with hairspray first. Let it dry then remove. The hairspray with stop the spores from becoming airborne. God bless
I bought a 1920's home the was supposably professionally restored but after living in it for a few years we realized that short cuts were taking and costed us a huge amount of money. In one case they failed to put down any water proofing in the master show so we had to totally re-do the bathroom. Turns out if he had spent $50 on a waterproof liner this would not have happened.. So he saved $50 but it ended up costing me $20k.. Thanks for putting out great videos!
Kevin is entertaining but Matt never said do it my way to make the most amount of the wedge. Matt is remodeling to his standards and Kevin response was just sensationalism.
If money wasn't of any issue and I was the one doing the demo, I'd just bring in the big machines and demolish the whole house and build it from the ground-up. Too many issues to justify the price... However this series of videos provide me with entertainment. Stay safe and have fun. Thanks for the videos.
New subscriber here😊 I found you're channel through "Off the Ranch." This is a cool project and I'm enjoying watching all the nitty-gritty of the job. Also, im living in a house built in the 70s with a lot of similarities. You wanna come to Arkansas and do my house next? 😁 lol Looking forward to watching the progress as you go
Yeah, ten minutes in I'd walk out and rent a trackhoe with a thumb and a dump truck. But I really prefer floating cabinets and appliances that have 3 inch + floor clearance. That way they can be cleaned underneath. And clearance to clean around like you see in commercial kitchens. After working in a Pringles plant for 13 years you learn to appreciate clean design and eliminating pest harboring points. And reapplying it in construction practices. Making maintenance and cleaning stupid simple is one way to ensure its more likely to be done.
I put in IKEA cabinets and the toekicks are removable. Its crazy how many cobwebs spring up in less than a year. It gives me a chance to clean underneath and also put in new glue traps and roach bait for anything that gets in. I followed Matt's advice and put down boric acid behind all the baseboards when installing them, seems to be working.
Totally agree-stayed in the travel trailer off and on with the kids over the years and having that ability to clean everywhere makes it luxuriously cleaner!
Termite bodies have 1 segment. Ants have 3 segments. Both have winged reproductives. These are definitely Carpenter ants and they don’t feed on wood but, do prefer to colonize wood that has a higher moisture content and will carve out softer damaged wood (I.e. wood rot) . Btw, keep up the good work
Hey Matt, recently started watching. Maybe do a video talking about some of the questions a non builder should be asking and looking at when looking to buy a new construction home?
I would spray that down with Lysol concentrate in the amber bottle, it is the old hospital disinfectant you need a mask to spray it also, it probably over- disinfects the nostrils if you breathe it , but sweeping and vacuuming would be less mentally stressful because that Lysol kills everything
16:05 that is a good answer to some videos out there... If you need to touch up a problem twice you'd probably dump more money in it over all than if you'd done it the first time...
Mice/rats will chew anything. When I bought my townhouse in Illinois, creatures had burrowed under the deck and eaten through whatever waterproofing there was protecting the rim joist, so the rim joist rotted and they'd eaten through that as well and gotten into the basement. From there, they ate most of the fiberglass insulation as well as the tar paper behind it, among other things. All of the drop ceilings were covered with rat feces. Not to mention the black mold and the asbestos tiles that the previous owner had covered up with carpet - none of this was visible and I couldn't figure out when I moved in why I always felt sick. Since I don't own the outside, I made the association back-fill under my deck with concrete and then bonded and sealed the rim joist. Since I don't live there anymore, I have no idea how the repair is holding up but I have my worries. Of course, when you share a wall, you can't always control what comes over from the neighbor's house, so I'm grateful that I didn't have cockroaches, at least.
It's pretty impressive whoever lived there didn't get incredibly sick with all that contamination. Without good indoor air filtration, that house breathing as much as it did probably helped a lot.
MeetKevin: "You're doing it the wrong Matt, way you're dumb why are you spending your time and money on something with no ROI" Matt Risinger, a professional: "So we found mold, rat poop, termites, various bugs, open areas.." It's safe to say, you haven't professionally discussed the kid dissing your work, but these videos speak volumes. Glad to see the next one!
im thinking doing the same as you, buying another old house, but after seeing this and thinking what may lay under my sheeting of my current house i might wanna save up to build me a new house for rental instead.
I can't even get my kids to do the dishes or put their clothes in the hamper...... so damn jealous. On a side note....watching both Matts, one doing demo and one doing DemoRanch renovate both properties, looking forward to the end result by two Pros. Also on a side note,I argued this on an earlier video when someone made a snide comment about the renovation cost you originally quoted, you readily admitted then that you may have went way too low and it may double or even triple, there's not a contractor in existence who can look through walls and see the issues a property has when they purchase it, it's all a big gamble, it would be a perfect world if the sellers would let you demo first and then make an offer but we know that's never going to happen. Nothing wrong with being a perfectionist, when you walk away from that house you'll know you did right regardless of who ends up in it....and that's why I love watching.
Houses of a certain age, you can just go ahead and assume that A, B, and C systems will need complete replacement or major repairs. If you budget for worst case, you'll be pleasantly surprised if its not so bad. Drywall is cheap, might as well replace something fully and know you're good for decades more. That's a 70s house, so much crap was done wrong/cheap back then simply to churn them out for boomers who didnt have that much money either. 60s and earlier, just assume a full re-wire, re-pipe, and probably a re-sewer off the bat. I would really be great if houses depreciated like cars, but the market and finances have it backwards. The Japanese system of rebuilding every few decades has its advantages in this regard.
Will you be demoing all of the drywall on the firs floor walls? Would give you piece of mind when it comes to termites, you can spray foam the walls and leave rat poison in the cells. I'd do it. As far as you have taken it fully stripping should not be a big deal. Did I mention updating the wiring?
that's the mark of a quality builder. many sleazier flipper would have just turned a blind eye to the mold and rat infestation, and just thrown a new coat of paint over it. IF IT'S NOT GOOD OR SAFE ENOUGH FOR YOURSELF TO LIVE IN, THEN ITS NT GOOD ENOUGH TO RENT OUT.
I have been battling mice for years, last winter I hung out in my detached garage and killed 12 mice, by spring and still didn’t get rid of them all. Not sure how to find how they are getting into my house. Or how to keep them out of my garage.
FancyShoesVlogs make yourself a 5 gallon bucket trap. There are several videos on here of how to do it. I find the “diving board” ones work best and can eliminate a whole colony of mice overnight.
Vacuum vacuum vacuum. Have a bag in the shop vac & vacuum up all the spiders, roaches, termites, etc....& of course have cotton balls sprayed w/ bug killer in the bag as well. Works really well, especially when getting rid of widow spiders down south & other creepy crawlers you don’t wanna deal with. Than seal things up etc...
@@bigpjohnson Whoa. I must have not been paying attention. I tried to find something about the history of it on the internet, and couldn't find a date.
I'd imagine that any investor worth their salt would have done due diligence with an inspector and buy this property at way below market value for a similar but repaired property because it needs that much in rehab, or not even bothered with this property at all.
Is the silver backed material in the walls meant to be some sort of radiant barrier? and does it do any good in the wall like that with no air gap in the wall?
WOW!! That’s one of the ones that’s a little worse the normally. Matt how long was that house sitting empty? And just a thought of people living in there it’s a sad situation honestly because people really just don’t know and understand very sad!!! Also Matt do you use Laticrete Products for your bathrooms? Are used all of their products when we got it a house that I own last year we did the master and the upstairs for bath in all of their products and I love it it turned out beautiful and I receive the warranty for when I sell the house you know!!
Too, another major demo tip, a garden sprayer with a bleach solution for mold. You exposed it, spray it. Even if you are taking it out. Keeps the dust and spores way down.
I did this, on Long Island, 15 years ago. I had very little experience in anything other than roofing ( I roofed in the summers, in San Antonio during my days at UT 83-87) and in bricklaying (never know when a trade will come in handy!). Permits were easy, inspections were not. There was a remodeling boom on the island in 04/05, so inspectors were stretched thin. I did everything myself, except for paving the driveway. I gutted the house, but only after residing and insulating from the outside. I had no idea that that would be so important, at the time. I did all the plumbing and ran all the electrical myself, with my cousin, who is an electrician, making the connections at the service box. I made all the junctions and terminations per his blueprint, and he handled the actual service hook-up. It was, at first, a daunting task, but it became increasingly easier and more satisfying as the project progressed. Budget-wise, I stuck to the original plan, without deviation. There was a lot of temptation to go all out, especially in the kitchen. Overall, I’d do it again, and most likely will, as I am hunting for my retirement property. But watching this series has reminded me of what needs to be done, and what’s different and changed in both time, and regions. I know it’s not code here in Texas, but I’m positive that I’ll be using BX cable for my wiring. I like the safety and comfort in knowing that the rodents can’t chew through the flex cable as easily as Romex. I used a larger than necessary gauge on Long Island, in the event that more amperage was needed in the future, given the fact that we seem to be plugging in more devices in each room. I always say, better to have it, and not need it, than to need it, and not have it. And it’s served me well, so far. I look forward to each installment, Matt, as I’m taking notes. Now, get back to “The BUILD Show!”.
Please consider using a lavaliere microphone. Audio is inconsistent and tough to discern at times and I want to hear all the details of your spectacular knowledge!
Can you talk about some building science with standard cement block houses and good/bad practices. In Florida, the standard accepted build method is cement block and traditional wood framed houses are a no no. From watching your show, I think it is due to poorly built wood houses and cement is more forgiving to poor construction. Can you please show us? By the way I am just an owner builder and I thank you for the knowledge I have received from your show. It is amazing.
Seeing that amount of mouse droppings would give me pause to go with a better respirator. No way in the world would I want to contract Hantavirus. And Matt, what kind of Texan can't distinguish between ants and termites? :D You must have been a Longhorn alum
@@mansardmanor3869 I see plenty of it in multi-story houses, especially on 3+ stories. 2 stories you can usually get away with I-joists since you dont need as much room to run pipes and ducts. Smaller builders are also more likely to use trusses, production builder use the I's to save money.
thank you Matt,
Their are so many house Flippers that look the other way, and stick families in rat infested and molding houses, and make tons of money doing it.
The fact you have ethics and morals, and stuck to your guns and did a proper Matt Risinger quality remodel is honorable .
Not being a shoddy contractor, a sleazy house flipper, or slum lord are things to be proud of.
so don't think your viewers and subscribers are disappointed of you for going over budget, we got your back 100%.
keep up the quality work that you're known for :)
A nice old lady.... laughing all the way to the bank
One of the best reasons to watch your channel is you do show how to do it the right way. Not necessarily the least expensive or most economical choices. Yet when you consider the expected life span and maintenance cost of a build that you do. It will have a more enjoyable ownership experience and less expensive upkeep over its lifespan.
I'm just finding this series. This is absolutely great. Applying building science on a remodel applies to a huge amount of people. I'm certainly learning a lot!
Thank you Matt for circling back around from what this series originally started out as and coming clean that this was no way going to be a modest remodel. Glad to hear your doing it right and going to the studs. As much as I was looking forward to a "budget" remodel its still very good content. Keep up the good work.
Good argument for why "down to the studs" remodels are often the way to go.
@Sailor on the Seas of Fate That's called down to dirt.
I was wondering what is the deciding factor? I mean do you run the numbers and then make the call I assume? I mean termites? I would love a video that focuses on the building technology of using wood, but also doing it in a way that protects against termites - if that is possible.
you have to have very good rodent proof intersections, I found gaps where the remodelers 40 years ago skimped on underlayment under the siding
@@doubledarefan that's what he did in the end!
@@jonesconrad1 Not quite. Down to the slab was more like it.
The kid repping the demolitia. Much love
Yo nice catch
i was gonna say the same thing lol
This is why it's called a remodel. Out with the old and what did not work, and in with new , better materials and a build that will last and be more efficient. Good work folks. Thanks
Matt I love your videos and I’m glad you’re putting together the resources to get this house livable and efficient, not just doing the bare minimum...but I think you are setting a bad example with the lack of precautions here. Even if the risk is low it’s not non-zero and the cost of protection is minimal compared to the overall cost of this project. I would rather spend the extra money and have the peace of mind. Also showing people how to be safe and legally protected on a job site is mostly overlooked or glossed over on home improvement shows and it would be a great topic to cover on your channel.
Enjoyed the video Matt. How disappointing to find all that damage. That is pitiful that someone lived in that filth. I know you were not expecting it to be that bad but I know you'll fix it right building it back Thanks for taking the time to produce the videos. Y'all take care and God bless.
You make me smile when talking about costs! As an avid DIY'er I kind of always wonder why what I calculate never seems to be what the actual cost is. Weird!!!
Matt thanks for doing this series! It is good to learn for a homeowner what the common problem areas are and the damage that comes from them! Definitely helps me prioritize the work I will do in my 10+ year old house!
That black mold is no joke man. Respirators, gloves, high powered fan in doorway or window creating negative air.
Not to mention the pathogens in the rodent crap.
Exactly. What the hell. We had one rat behind our dishwasher at our old apartment and that thing was potent enough to give us both respiratory issues and sore throats. When it died a few days later the place reeked. A worse infestation happened at work when we took over an old industrial building. We all wore full body plastic suits and respirators before we took down the ceiling tiles in that place to get the rat droppings out. Everyone there without a respirator complained of a sore throat during the process.
When your kid has respiratory problems later in life you will know why
pyrobooby smith Not to mention the asbestos used in Sheetrock and taping cement used back in the day.
One thing I don't understand is that, when people say oh this is bad for your health you need to create negative air, does it mean to blow all the bad stuff to the neighbors?
Can't believe you went from "here's a dead rat" to "we're back from lunch." :) Good to see the kids getting involved.
This is my life right now, appreciate any reframing against brick exterior walls I can get. Hard to find content around the wall layers and what to replace them with. Seeing lots of wood rot in mine in damp areas.
As you mentioned in earlier videos. This house will be used by the Church. Glad to see such wonderful people coming together to help rebuild the house and the community with faith and sweat. You are a great inspiration to your local community and your YT Community.
So great to see the kids working onsite with you. My dad did the same for me and I loved going and learning from him.
Right watched your remodel, now over to the other remodel you're having input into Off The/Demo Ranch abandoned mansion. Anyone else?
3:02 "That is really, really gross." "Just got done with lunch..." 🤣
Stellar video edit at around 2:45 in when your son John finds... "the rat". FAST EDIT to... "just finished having some lunch" LOL. Awesome Matt, always informative... and entertaining!
Hey, Props for admitting that this isn't any longer a "middle-class" remodel. It's grown into a fairly major project and a learning opportunity.
Two other great learning aspects of this are:
1. If you have a house, you need to take care of it. A little rot at the bottom of your siding can lead to an access path for rodents, bugs and other critters. A little water leak in a corner can make a perfect environment for various ants, molds, etc. and they will move in.
2. If you're planning or doing a remodel/uplift/fix don't underestimate the budget. Plan for finding more things to fix. Unless you really know a house, there will be things you didn't know about and they will need to be addressed and cost money. In project management, it's called scope creep. Expect it, accept it and budget/plan for it.
Great series.
Steve Cotes just the way it goes, I went to do some remodel on my little house back when I first bought it, ended up finding out that half the house had a termite problem at one point and needed extensive repair. The bugs were gone but the non existent studs and floor joists were still there..
You are so right! I had a pinhole leak in my flat roof that was very properly maintained and it led to a wall, ceiling, floor joist and part of floor rot before it was found!!! I was horrified. It was no easy fix, either.
Don't think those are termites, look like carpenter ants. I saw some with hammers on their sides!
Hammers? Try chainsaws!
@@doubledarefan Your carpenter uses a chainsaw? Bad ass.
You don't live in Texas obviously because those are Termites, Female looking for a place to lay the eggs when hatched the larva do the damage.
@@KPearce57 ,I live in Florida where they are everywhere. Ants have four wings of which two are smaller and have bent antennas. Termites have straight antennas and have wings of equal length and no segment between thorax and abdomen on their body.
They look like ants to me too. Hard to tell with the focus.
*Finds dead rat
Matt: so we just got finished with lunch...
Came here looking for this comment as I thought the same thing.... Rat burgers for lunch?
I noticed,too. My wife and I had a good laugh, followed by a disgusted spine quiver.
Kurtis Speer just the fun we run into remodelling. I’ve worked on some places like this... some people just don’t care and let things go
"Got another dead mouse right here" (5:50). Time for a snack?
Love these types of videos. Can't wait to see the progress.
Everyone thinks this house is worthy of teardown hasn't seen bad, its a little neglected but thats about it. Framing and slab look in great condition, electrical looks good, im assuming the plumbing is in good shape and roof. Those 5 things would cost 200 grand if you built new 2000sq foot house. Then you also have to talk about the cost of having a new house built, the planning, city approval, architect design, inspection and then add how many months the house would of sat vacant that hed be paying the mortgage on. Quick remodel is far cheaper in every aspect and you end up with near same results. Being a builder hes going to have all the guys he needs when he wants them and this project will fly.
Yep, not like he'll be doing much of the work himself, he'll be calling the sub contractors pretty soon
@@colstace2560 that’s what a general contractor is supposed to do. They don’t make money by doing all of their own work. Time is money.
I hear what you are saying but I’m wondering if you seen the entire series.
He’s run into animals chewing up wires, termites. Incredible amount of black mold & animal feces. I agree he could have just taken it to the studs & then power wash them off but I believe when he decided to make it his home, that’s when he chose to level it.
Impressive that you deconstructed the kitchen. Most shows would show clips of sledge hammers smashing instead of carefully taking the old stuff out.
Great job! Love seeing the kids involved!
Great work guys! That is the best thing you could have done for that dirty house!👍
Nice you took your kid to work with you.... Lol I can already see his mom yelling at 2:53 "don't touch that rat John!!" 😂😂
Ok you win, Matt. I’ll stop looking for mid-century fixer uppers and start looking for a builder like you in Nashville. Bet I can’t find one.
Nice to see the kids involved, keep them busy and off the electronics..
Yeah exposed to mold and rodent droppings without proper safety equipment.
Yeah, exposed to mold and rodent droppings without proper safety equipment.
Look forward to seeing what's to come. Thanks.
Hey Matt,
Thanks for going this series. I’m wondering how do you know the popcorn ceiling, black mastic, etc. didn’t have asbestos? Also I wouldn’t want thousands of people looking over my shoulder 😂 but since this is a learning series, is there anything you would do differently (best practices-wise) with this demo if you were gonna do it over again? If so I think it would make a great video for the series 👍🏼
You have to get it wet & scrap a small amount and take it to a tester. It’s only about $75 in my area to test.
I’ve done four serious flips and so far, all have tested with no asbestos.
Asbestos was banned in 1977.
My current home was built in 1961 & no asbestos.
They following two were remodels to studs.
My rental is early 70s.
My last flip was 1972.
Love this series. Thanks for posting free content for people to learn from.
Rodents teeth don’t stop growing so they have to continuously file them on something which is probably not often a problem. Hence chewing through fiberglass they can also get through concrete and metal given time and desire.
Really?? I didn't know that. They are so invasive and if not addressed they can cause so much damage.
Sending prayers to Dallas Texas; hope everyone is ok
Matt glad you clarified this is not you middle class repair job. Looking forward to more videos on this house.
agh timestamp 9.58 minutes into this episode a see a DEMOLITIA insignia on either John or Will's cap.....yeeeha....way to go boys....I am a big fan of Off The Ranch, and watching the renovations to the mansion is how I found my way to your channel. Sending lots of hellos to you all from me down here in Melbourne Australia.
Those are carpenter ants. Still bad to have.
That's what I was thinking. Hard to say on a video, but typically, termite swarmers' wings are twice their body length.
Carpenter ants, still a wood destroying insect, also have swarmers/drones. The antennae have an elbow joint on ants. Termites have a beaded antenna- looks like a tight string of beads.
Sorry to piggy-back and nerd out your comment. I'm a remodeler who worked a bit in pest control.
Those winged warriors were termites. I did see carpenter ants as well.... Time for TERMIDOR....
The tiny little tool belts gave it away!
Those are definitely ants. Ants like wet wood. Take away the wet and they’re not going to stick around.
@@jacobpittman1996 Same. I did a stint for Terminix (horrible company to work for) and also ran into this little buggers last night while redo my soffits. Remember. carp ants have satellite nests and that what i ran into last night.
That is absolutely disgusting Matt! I love the authenticity of this series. I just bought my first house and it is a gut to studs as well! Time to get dirty!
Excellent,just do it right the first time,that's why I love your videos,they remind me to be thorough.
Oh man! Brings back memories from when we did repairs in our attic. There was blown-in insulation before we moved in and it was infested with rodents and feces, etc. dead rats too. The rats and/or squirrels also got into our AC/heating ducts and feces were dropping out of the registers when the air was turned on. Makes me shudder. We had to replace all the ducts, the fan and deep clean the rest of the unit. Yuck!
Loved your answer to Kevin without calling him out by name. Better t do things right, not cheap.
Great series. Love watching your videos. ‼️
So fun. Thanks for sharing!
I am glad you have finally corrected this is not a budget remodel nor the correct way to make money with a rental property statements you made. As both a fan of yours, and Kevin's channel, and someone who works in the trades on higher end homes and getting into investment property myself, I think its important to be honest what this project really evolved into and the 2 demographics you were trying to do this for no longer apply. Plus Kevin won't have anything to react to anymore. LOLOL
Mopardude well said. I’ve done 2 “big” (for my budget) projects on my own house and I get the vibe this just happens. You start out with “I’ll do this” and end with “how’d we get here!” I quoted a price to fix two windows upstairs and my wife said “so double that?” We laughed and I think she’s right. Thanks for the vid series Matt!
Kevin would have just thrown a coat of paint over the mold and thrown in a couple mouse traps and called it good.
probably have a family moved in by the end of the week.
that is the difference between a quality builder and a sleazy house flipper.
If it's not good or safe enough for yourself and your family, then it's not good enough for a client or tenant.
@@mountainbikerdave Your comment shows you have never watched any of his videos. One he is not a flipper, 2 he is in California where the laws on mold are more serious, 3 he has done several videos talking about how he would deal with it.
That Kevin guy... I do get a bad vibe from him, like someone trying to convince you that what he is selling is not a pyramid scam.
Did Matt ever say this is how to make money on rentals? All he said in the beginning was he was going to do a low budget remodel but then changed his mind in the same video and then Kevin nitpicked on him. Matt never said MeetKevin is doing rental remodels wrong. Kevin jumped in and criticized Matt when he shouldn't have.
Matt the best way to remove moldy drywall. Is to spray it with hairspray first. Let it dry then remove. The hairspray with stop the spores from becoming airborne. God bless
I'm in pest control and see places like this all the time. I'd like to do a segment with Matt
You should contact Matt if you're in the Austin area, or can get there easily. That would be a great segment!
I bought a 1920's home the was supposably professionally restored but after living in it for a few years we realized that short cuts were taking and costed us a huge amount of money. In one case they failed to put down any water proofing in the master show so we had to totally re-do the bathroom. Turns out if he had spent $50 on a waterproof liner this would not have happened.. So he saved $50 but it ended up costing me $20k.. Thanks for putting out great videos!
I can hear Kevin yelling "why? why? no...." in the background, and something about painting over the kitchen cabinets can save you money.
Kevin ???
Kevin is entertaining but Matt never said do it my way to make the most amount of the wedge. Matt is remodeling to his standards and Kevin response was just sensationalism.
I geuss look for "meet kevin"
Yes!!!! Finally somebody with some band with that is screaming, do things right and don't leave problems unsolved.
fun video, thanks for something new, looking forward to some techniques and materials from previous videos put into action! tyfs
Yeah baby!!!! Pleasure to work with you!
If money wasn't of any issue and I was the one doing the demo, I'd just bring in the big machines and demolish the whole house and build it from the ground-up. Too many issues to justify the price...
However this series of videos provide me with entertainment. Stay safe and have fun. Thanks for the videos.
It would be really interesting to compare costs between demo, repair and reno vs raze and build new.
New subscriber here😊 I found you're channel through "Off the Ranch." This is a cool project and I'm enjoying watching all the nitty-gritty of the job. Also, im living in a house built in the 70s with a lot of similarities. You wanna come to Arkansas and do my house next? 😁 lol Looking forward to watching the progress as you go
I can remember being 7 years old and older, on top of roofs, in attics, and cleaning up trashed houses worse than this. It’s good for kids.
Yeah, ten minutes in I'd walk out and rent a trackhoe with a thumb and a dump truck.
But I really prefer floating cabinets and appliances that have 3 inch + floor clearance. That way they can be cleaned underneath. And clearance to clean around like you see in commercial kitchens.
After working in a Pringles plant for 13 years you learn to appreciate clean design and eliminating pest harboring points. And reapplying it in construction practices.
Making maintenance and cleaning stupid simple is one way to ensure its more likely to be done.
I put in IKEA cabinets and the toekicks are removable. Its crazy how many cobwebs spring up in less than a year. It gives me a chance to clean underneath and also put in new glue traps and roach bait for anything that gets in.
I followed Matt's advice and put down boric acid behind all the baseboards when installing them, seems to be working.
Totally agree-stayed in the travel trailer off and on with the kids over the years and having that ability to clean everywhere makes it luxuriously cleaner!
Mr Risinger
Love this series also I appreciate the candor at the end of the video
they did foam around the wires in the 70's. spray foam was invented in 1958 and was used in my 70's house in Texas as well.
Demo with the kids. Me and my kids, my dad and me, my grandpa and my dad... it’s a gift from God to be able to work together.
Sorta demolition ranch?? Good stuff Matt, had me shuddering in horror at the rats/mice and bugs
Termite bodies have 1 segment. Ants have 3 segments. Both have winged reproductives. These are definitely Carpenter ants and they don’t feed on wood but, do prefer to colonize wood that has a higher moisture content and will carve out softer damaged wood (I.e. wood rot) .
Btw, keep up the good work
I used to spend my weekends doing this as a kid, hard work and fun.
Hey Matt, recently started watching. Maybe do a video talking about some of the questions a non builder should be asking and looking at when looking to buy a new construction home?
I would spray that down with Lysol concentrate in the amber bottle, it is the old hospital disinfectant you need a mask to spray it also, it probably over- disinfects the nostrils if you breathe it , but sweeping and vacuuming would be less mentally stressful because that Lysol kills everything
16:05 that is a good answer to some videos out there...
If you need to touch up a problem twice you'd probably dump more money in it over all than if you'd done it the first time...
Rodents sometimes chew into plastic pipes and hoses looking for water to drink. Might be why they chewed into the washer tub.
2:56 *Finds rotten rat corpse* "This is a new level of disgusting"
3:04 "Just got finished lunch"
Is nobody gonna address this?
i was dying lol
Im assumig the time stamp is post editing, not post lunch...come on guys, think.
3:03 That Lunch Segway was great!!
Mice/rats will chew anything. When I bought my townhouse in Illinois, creatures had burrowed under the deck and eaten through whatever waterproofing there was protecting the rim joist, so the rim joist rotted and they'd eaten through that as well and gotten into the basement. From there, they ate most of the fiberglass insulation as well as the tar paper behind it, among other things. All of the drop ceilings were covered with rat feces. Not to mention the black mold and the asbestos tiles that the previous owner had covered up with carpet - none of this was visible and I couldn't figure out when I moved in why I always felt sick.
Since I don't own the outside, I made the association back-fill under my deck with concrete and then bonded and sealed the rim joist. Since I don't live there anymore, I have no idea how the repair is holding up but I have my worries.
Of course, when you share a wall, you can't always control what comes over from the neighbor's house, so I'm grateful that I didn't have cockroaches, at least.
I love your good work watching you from the uk
Much Respect Matt for clarifying the change from a budget rental remodel to what you are doing now.
Gotta love kid labor👍🏼 I do want that grey front “build” hat. I only saw t-shirts.😢
Love the show Matt! Thanks for the content. Get BunkerBranding to get you some merch!
It's pretty impressive whoever lived there didn't get incredibly sick with all that contamination. Without good indoor air filtration, that house breathing as much as it did probably helped a lot.
MeetKevin: "You're doing it the wrong Matt, way you're dumb why are you spending your time and money on something with no ROI"
Matt Risinger, a professional: "So we found mold, rat poop, termites, various bugs, open areas.."
It's safe to say, you haven't professionally discussed the kid dissing your work, but these videos speak volumes. Glad to see the next one!
im thinking doing the same as you, buying another old house, but after seeing this and thinking what may lay under my sheeting of my current house i might wanna save up to build me a new house for rental instead.
I can't even get my kids to do the dishes or put their clothes in the hamper...... so damn jealous.
On a side note....watching both Matts, one doing demo and one doing DemoRanch renovate both properties, looking forward to the end result by two Pros.
Also on a side note,I argued this on an earlier video when someone made a snide comment about the renovation cost you originally quoted, you readily admitted then that you may have went way too low and it may double or even triple, there's not a contractor in existence who can look through walls and see the issues a property has when they purchase it, it's all a big gamble, it would be a perfect world if the sellers would let you demo first and then make an offer but we know that's never going to happen.
Nothing wrong with being a perfectionist, when you walk away from that house you'll know you did right regardless of who ends up in it....and that's why I love watching.
Houses of a certain age, you can just go ahead and assume that A, B, and C systems will need complete replacement or major repairs. If you budget for worst case, you'll be pleasantly surprised if its not so bad. Drywall is cheap, might as well replace something fully and know you're good for decades more.
That's a 70s house, so much crap was done wrong/cheap back then simply to churn them out for boomers who didnt have that much money either.
60s and earlier, just assume a full re-wire, re-pipe, and probably a re-sewer off the bat.
I would really be great if houses depreciated like cars, but the market and finances have it backwards. The Japanese system of rebuilding every few decades has its advantages in this regard.
There are ants with wings. I had them at my old house. Sprayed them and got rid of them.
First sign of rotten wood.
Will you be demoing all of the drywall on the firs floor walls? Would give you piece of mind when it comes to termites, you can spray foam the walls and leave rat poison in the cells. I'd do it. As far as you have taken it fully stripping should not be a big deal. Did I mention updating the wiring?
How to go from "budget remodel" to "full restoration" to "tear down and start again".
that's the mark of a quality builder.
many sleazier flipper would have just turned a blind eye to the mold and rat infestation, and just thrown a new coat of paint over it.
IF IT'S NOT GOOD OR SAFE ENOUGH FOR YOURSELF TO LIVE IN, THEN ITS NT GOOD ENOUGH TO RENT OUT.
You should have paid 50k for the lot and then napalmed the building.
Christopher Calder knock the walls down to the foundation and start over
It's the inspections, site plans, approvals etc. on new construction that deters this option, both time and costs. Remodels they don't hassle you.
I have been battling mice for years, last winter I hung out in my detached garage and killed 12 mice, by spring and still didn’t get rid of them all.
Not sure how to find how they are getting into my house. Or how to keep them out of my garage.
FancyShoesVlogs make yourself a 5 gallon bucket trap. There are several videos on here of how to do it. I find the “diving board” ones work best and can eliminate a whole colony of mice overnight.
Better get a few cats
"That is a new level of disgusting on a job site. That is really, really gross ... Just finished lunch ..."
:o)
those insulation bats you pulled out by the termites have a blue green hue. is that just from mold or is there crocidolite in there?
Vacuum vacuum vacuum. Have a bag in the shop vac & vacuum up all the spiders, roaches, termites, etc....& of course have cotton balls sprayed w/ bug killer in the bag as well. Works really well, especially when getting rid of widow spiders down south & other creepy crawlers you don’t wanna deal with. Than seal things up etc...
Wires above the panel box had to have been foamed later. I don't remember "Great Stuff" foam being on the scene until the mid or late 1990s.
My dad used that foam under sill plates in 93. He had a construction book from the mid or early 80s and it had it in there.
@@bigpjohnson Whoa. I must have not been paying attention. I tried to find something about the history of it on the internet, and couldn't find a date.
Look like one of the rental properties owned by MeetKevin. Glad that Matt risinger is doing it right by going all out even if it is a rental
I'd imagine that any investor worth their salt would have done due diligence with an inspector and buy this property at way below market value for a similar but repaired property because it needs that much in rehab, or not even bothered with this property at all.
Is the silver backed material in the walls meant to be some sort of radiant barrier? and does it do any good in the wall like that with no air gap in the wall?
Are you going to use the insulated Zip on the outside of the house? That’s crazy to see Matt. WOW!
WOW!! That’s one of the ones that’s a little worse the normally. Matt how long was that house sitting empty? And just a thought of people living in there it’s a sad situation honestly because people really just don’t know and understand very sad!!! Also Matt do you use Laticrete Products for your bathrooms? Are used all of their products when we got it a house that I own last year we did the master and the upstairs for bath in all of their products and I love it it turned out beautiful and I receive the warranty for when I sell the house you know!!
Too, another major demo tip, a garden sprayer with a bleach solution for mold. You exposed it, spray it. Even if you are taking it out. Keeps the dust and spores way down.
windex with ammonia is an effective contact kill for exposed insects, too. Should hose down things like that mass of termites.
Great videos, but always my favorite part is at the end, ¨On the build show¨´
I did this, on Long Island, 15 years ago. I had very little experience in anything other than roofing ( I roofed in the summers, in San Antonio during my days at UT 83-87) and in bricklaying (never know when a trade will come in handy!). Permits were easy, inspections were not. There was a remodeling boom on the island in 04/05, so inspectors were stretched thin. I did everything myself, except for paving the driveway. I gutted the house, but only after residing and insulating from the outside. I had no idea that that would be so important, at the time. I did all the plumbing and ran all the electrical myself, with my cousin, who is an electrician, making the connections at the service box. I made all the junctions and terminations per his blueprint, and he handled the actual service hook-up. It was, at first, a daunting task, but it became increasingly easier and more satisfying as the project progressed. Budget-wise, I stuck to the original plan, without deviation. There was a lot of temptation to go all out, especially in the kitchen. Overall, I’d do it again, and most likely will, as I am hunting for my retirement property. But watching this series has reminded me of what needs to be done, and what’s different and changed in both time, and regions. I know it’s not code here in Texas, but I’m positive that I’ll be using BX cable for my wiring. I like the safety and comfort in knowing that the rodents can’t chew through the flex cable as easily as Romex. I used a larger than necessary gauge on Long Island, in the event that more amperage was needed in the future, given the fact that we seem to be plugging in more devices in each room. I always say, better to have it, and not need it, than to need it, and not have it. And it’s served me well, so far. I look forward to each installment, Matt, as I’m taking notes. Now, get back to “The BUILD Show!”.
Please consider using a lavaliere microphone. Audio is inconsistent and tough to discern at times and I want to hear all the details of your spectacular knowledge!
Confirmed! This squad is needed at renovation ranch😂
Can you talk about some building science with standard cement block houses and good/bad practices. In Florida, the standard accepted build method is cement block and traditional wood framed houses are a no no. From watching your show, I think it is due to poorly built wood houses and cement is more forgiving to poor construction. Can you please show us? By the way I am just an owner builder and I thank you for the knowledge I have received from your show. It is amazing.
Seeing that amount of mouse droppings would give me pause to go with a better respirator. No way in the world would I want to contract Hantavirus. And Matt, what kind of Texan can't distinguish between ants and termites? :D You must have been a Longhorn alum
Man, wish I was in Austin. I’m just getting into Carpentry and wish I could help out. Looks like a good learning opportunity.
Lesson #1- Did you notice the "Open Trusses", that's not a practice used in residential much.
@@mansardmanor3869 I see plenty of it in multi-story houses, especially on 3+ stories. 2 stories you can usually get away with I-joists since you dont need as much room to run pipes and ducts. Smaller builders are also more likely to use trusses, production builder use the I's to save money.