Honestly I wish I could figure out the trick! There's something he's doing that makes my brain go THAT... WATCH THAT IMMEDIATELY without much care for what the content even is. Luckily it's exactly the kind of content I'd watch regardless, but I'm trying to figure out what it is to apply it to what I do (fashion). It has an animation feel... but not. He's a thumbnail genius 😊
That first floor - well thought out, excellent plan! Well done. I'd be happy with that plan myself. Galley kitchen is so nice to use. I've lived in about 27 different homes and galley is best. You can always get (or make) a small roll-around island that scoots next to a counter for a bit more work space.
"Every problem is an opportunity" No one wants to hear it when they're hot and sweaty with termites in the walls, but its true! I'm sure you'll do something great with this house!
But they can have a lot of hidden faults as they're easy to work on by DIY owners I have one of 4 identical (well, mirrored) houses built in 1923, after the Germans shelled most of the street in 1914 100 years on, all 4 are vastly different, modified and extended in varying ways by their owners Chris' house is even a fair bit older ...
I used to be a developer on the island of Guam back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. When the Government ban the use of DDT, termites ran rampant on the island, they came into the house and nothing wooden is safe. We tried every spray products available and nothing works. It might kill off the termites temporarily, but they came back. Then Sentricon came on the market, and we were the first to tried it, it was a game changer, it is not a spray product but a bait system. You put the bait stations around your property and let the termites take the baits and go back to the nest. In a couple of months, the infestation were over, it killed the whole colony. I would seriously look for the rep in your local area and let them come to your property and take another look. Good Luck. Awesome project, can’t wait for your next update.
The typical termite treatment for such a rowhome in the Philadelphia area would be to drill holes around the perimeter of the house itself, where possible, inject termiticide into the holes, and patch the top. The house might even already have had such treatment, and close inspection of the concrete pavement around the perimeter of the house might show some of those previous treatment holes. At one property I was having treated, the tech actually detected some and reused them - they were easier to drill through.
Really nice to see that you're choosing to remove the old plaster and get down to the bones of the house. I love old homes but not the mouse poop, other smells, and bad wiring behind the walls. If I was doing this I'd be doing the same thing
The juxtaposition between my technical knowledge but lack of actual implementation skills is comical. This whole wall may be removed in the future, so I just went with a quick fix (:
That house is a dump dude. Nothing is worth saving. You're going to kick yourself and waste way too much time being cute with everything. Rip that place down to bare studs everywhere. Correct all the damage. Its pointless to play around on your ipad until youve done so.@ChrisHytha
@@jimyt6665 Playing around on the Ipad is critical, because to fully guy I need to get my permits in order, and architectural plans are needed. I will be tearing this place apart, don't you worry.
@ChrisHytha youve got plenty of time to pull permits and make drawings. Your measurements now are going to change once you rip the walls apart. Especially for rooms like the kitchen or bath. Dont even waste time with the termite guy until its gutted
@@jimyt6665 I'd have the termite guy check the joists in the brick part of the house, and ask how to kill the critters during demolition of the addition - because they will go searching for other food when disturbed
Have you thought about putting the dining room at the front and living in back? I’d pull the powder room forward to be even with the front of the stairs and tuck a coat closet between the powder room and alley wall. That would give you enough room to have the fridge in the kitchen. The actual usable space for the living might even be larger once you account for the space needed to access the stairs and entry in the current design.
Good thoughts. I would see if the “half bath” AKA powder room could have a small shower, such as a neo-angle or circular, added (and still meet code) to turn that into a “full bath”. A tub is not needed to qualify for being called a full bath, and that small addition adds lots to the value of the house.
When we are young, we think that there are much better opportunities ahead. Usually, there aren't. Time is short. Make yourself happy with what you have now. Even from this distance and looking through a screen, I think the house has a wonderful vibe of happiness, light, warmth, contentment and shelter. Go forward.
I understand after watching you design why so many Philadelphia row houses have the hated galley kitchens! It seems the most practical! But as someone who doesn't like to move too much while cooking, I love L shaped kitchens and galley kitchens are the bane of my existence. But I now understand why these types of houses have galley kitchens.
The Way he's laid it out indicates not much moving around, not that there's much room to move in😢! Galley design is also my least favorite but you have to work with what you have❤! I do love the arch by the foot of the stairs 🌟!
Please consider: Folding chairs that can hang on a wall. I use NY chairs, when not in use they fold and sit under our Murphy bed. In your situation I recommend more standard metal or wood folding chairs that could hang at what was the end of the entry hall. Also consider a rolling work table for the kitchen. Being able to site this near the front door to receive groceries or food gifts could make bringing those things to the Kitchen easier and safer. Indeed this rolling island could sit below the hanging folding chairs.
Bad news on the termites, but its better to find that stuff early and deal with it that find out halfway through remodeling that your contractor will need to stop for weeks for treatment to happen. Love the 1st floor space idea, super clean flow through the house, dining area will be stunning with all that light, high ceilings and contrasting textures from the plants. The 3d rendering with the lights really communicates it well. Something you can consider is a rolling work surface/island instead of a stationary one, so that it can be moved out of the way / under a countertop when not in use. You would lose almost no storage space, and it would provide an extra surface to prep food at and gather around.
You have a terrific project here, and you lay it out for us really well. If I can offer one suggestion; with galley kitchens, any more than 4.5 feet between counters is just wasted space and additional steps. In my similar kitchen, I made the counters extra deep (36”). This is free and incredibly useful space to set all those small appliances on, coffee makers, toasters, blenders, whatever, and still have real counter space in front of them you can use. On one of mine, I use the rear 1’ of counter for an electric appliance lift where all my machines live permanently plugged in and ready to use.
Perfect timing! I was looking for something to watch, loving this journey so far man! Cant wait to see where it leads. Hope you show more projects on this channel once you've tackled this one.
Floor plan looks great, like the beams in kitchen, dining area off the back with skylights and wall of windows will be nice. I yelled (explicative) so loud when you found more termites, my hubby came running in to see what happened. LOL - guess I'm fully involved in your renovation. Had a galley kitchen once found it very efficient, stove, sink, refrigerator tringle worked well. Powder room on first floor big thumbs up. Thanks for the update.
This really has grown to become one of my favorite series to follow on YT When I first discovered this video series, it was the video about the Rowhomes project before he bought the rowhome. At that point, I thought he was just another douche hipster who was profiting off slightly photoshopping pictures of interesting houses. But then, he went and bought a rowhome in the city he photographed all the others in. And now he's putting his own blood sweat tears and money into restoring it. I can't think of a more profound expression of his genuine passion for the rowhomes. Thank you for proving me wrong, sir. Hats off to you
I loved how you showed us the plan for how the space will look using your computer. That was so fascinating... so helpful to envision your vision. I was raised in a family that bought and renovated old buildings that had already been converted to flats, so I absorbed a knack for noticing structural warning signs (like dipping floors, damp spots, worn roofs, cracked bricks and plaster, etc.) as well as the ability very quickly to see what can be done with an existing structure to improve it. But while I have very clear ideas in my head, I've found that other people often simply have no vision at all - can't re-imagine a space or can't grasp what I'm talking about when I explain changes. The computer graphics are fantastic for making it clear to other people. I wish I could draw designs like that!
This kind of house is very familiar to me. I lived for eight years in Philadelphia and for three of them, in a tiny row house in the Washington Square West neighbourhood. Built in the 1830s, it had a very similar death defying staircase, and a slightly sloping third floor. But man, it had tons of charm. Years later, I returned to the city for a visit and went by the old house and someone has put some money into it and it looks great. It’s my understanding that Philadelphia experienced a massive housing boom in the 1890s with huge numbers of row houses being built in this style all over the city - so your house was probably built then
Loving that "splashing", "plashing"? It is very interesting to see how much your home is similar to many terrace houses in England. Makes sense, Philly has been around for a very long time. You are a brave fellow. It's good to see you are saving this house.
Did you actually?! Pause this isn't just _your_ dream home, it's THE Dream Home. The thumbnail looks like a house straight out of some macabre stop motion. It's literally perfect and I'm gonna be so sad if that was just a render or something. Even the location around it is perfect: it's literally a storybook house. I'm so excited and happy for you congratulations absolute stranger that's so perfect! Edit: I am so sad 😂 It was a render
Thank you for your video! I fully understand that feeling of being overwhelmed. I bought a house in Baltimore that was built in 1932. The window (which is a new addition so it's not the original) in my kitchen started to leak from the top of the window frame. It's in the worst possible place as the leak drop water onto the window ledge just above an electrical outlet and the refrigerator is next to the outlet. I called a few providers and found one who will replace the two kitchen windows with one big window. Instantly felt better although my eallet will be lighter. The real problem is the gutter which dumps water but fixing windows first. So we'll see what they find when they remove the window. I also have a skylight from 1932 as well which also leaks. Fortunately it hits the toilet and sink perfectly. Contemplating replacing the skylight with a more recent but similar model or possibly upgrading to modern skylight which operates by remote control. And the modern skylight would automatically close if it sensed rain. That's impressive. Good luck with the termites. Hope you don't find anymore.
Love, love, LOVE that you’re switching up the layout. I have the same rowhome layout - front door, LR, DR, kitchen, back door. I, too, am really into biophilic design and have a beautiful, albeit small, back yard. My plan is to move the kitchen to the middle of the house and do away with the formal DR. My current LR will be the entry/office and I plan to locate a powder room in that space as well. I’m also planning big windows in the space adjacent to the back yard to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. I see you have little to no insulation. Same here. I’ve been researching and am considering hemp insulation with a plaster finish. My home is brick and I know I know the structure needs to breathe. I’m also looking at radiant floor heating. I think you plan to keep your radiators but I’m so done with mine. They take up a lot of space and restrict furniture placement, etc. Keep posting! I’m rooting for you!
What a project!! Really nice documentation. Thumbnail kinda set me off. Wasn't expecting this. But hey, turned up better then expected. Keep it up man!
Wow, this video is super impressive! Great editing, very ambitious and well described plans, and a lot of spirit. I hope your plan comes to fruition as you hope. P.S. invest in a hand truck or dolly! Even little tasks like carrying those trash bags, it would save your back.
I'm so sorry to see that the termites are still there, BUT glad you found them now so they can be taken care of! Things will work out and start falling into place, it's a process and you're doing great!
Fun to see your plans! Something to consider is if you would like to build a small work area for your garden and houseplants. Something with a workbench, sink, storage for pots, and perhaps a sun/rail cover. It's nice to have a place where you don't have to worry about getting soil, prunings and water everywhere. I was inspired by a video from Wood Brain by Lindsay Zuelich where she built this kind of space attached to her greenhouse.
Loving this project. Great idea for the flow on the ground floor all the way through to the back. Seen this used to very good effect before. I would consider bifold doors for the back. I used to work in construction and the level of waste was staggering. If you you have contacts in the trade consider approaching them for discarded materials. I remember one project where we threw away ten of thousands of £'s worth of windows due to a mistake at the fabricators (a very well known European high end brand). Whole kitchens, lighting etc
I do this type of work all the time, I just subscribed to your channel because I love watching restorations such as this!!! I love these old homes and I really like the new floor plans you have picked out! Just do yourself a favor and don't get stressed out, just pick away at it and it will take shape. It will be an awesome home for you when it is completed and you can be proud that you did it!!
Love the videos Keep them coming! I do kinda feel bad though every week I think your making great progress but then some horrible update happens. Keep ya head up!
Possibly, depending on the amount of glass that is installed in the renovation. The light from the adjacent spaces will filter in. The skylights he shows will help, but I think long term any upper level additions will eliminate them; there will be trade offs. Some Philadelphia rowhomes are now putting kitchens at the front of the first level, where there will be windows. Maybe he considered that, maybe not and he might get an idea to try such a layout.
Quickly becoming my fav channel. Keep up this phenomenal detail and thoughtful storytelling. The algorithm is going to soon push you in front of every home remodeling lover’s feed
While watching your first video, I saw those exposed joists and thought, "Gosh, I hope he keeps that for the ceiling." Glad to see you are planning to. An open concept floor plan in an older narrow home can make it feel like a bowling alley, but breaking up the straight line of sight from front to back with differing ceiling heights may help to prevent that. I had a similar problem with water getting in under a window on the upper floor, and wish I had thought to use a plastic tarp as a temporary fix! I just kept re-attaching the existing flashing with duct tape...
Very impressive, though there seems to be more “surprises” than one would want, I’m confident you’ll find solutions. It’s great to see someone fix up a little historic row home in the city. Wishing you good luck and accurate measurements from here on out!
I would look at switching it right round and bring the kitchen up to the front of the house. Room for a big social space with and island then a skinny dining through the middle section into a cosy lounge at the back with the view out to the back so you can enjoy that privacy at the back of the house and the lounge doubles in size during the summer with the back doors open. Yet stays small and warm tucked at the back away from the front door during winter
I think that its greatnasna architect that you are actually doing the demo work yourself. Gives you perspective on what it takes to build a house or do a project.
Your content, communication style, editing, and humor are all extremely well polished for such a new channel. Keep it up! Can’t imagine it would take long for you to grow / gain sponsorships. Hopefully the channel will start paying for the reno soon!
I'd like to see you keep the much better steam heat get some more decorative radiators maybe get them powdercoated or something, and upgrade the boiler to a more efficient one that will be awesome!
Just stumbled on this series and thank god! Content is great and your explanation of the process is crystal clear. Can’t wait to see the progress throughout the renovation
I don’t know if this helps, but you are not alone. My house was built in 1958, every time I turn around I find something failing or some shoddy work from the flipper we bought from. I think you are on the path. Get all the way to the root and solve it for the next century. Your building a legacy by fixing one problem at a time. Keep up the hard work.
I am so excited to see this progress, I have always loved these old row homes in Philly but have always felt such sadness when they fall apart and into disrepair!!! Thank you for fixing up these beautiful pieces of history
you are an incredible story teller, i love how you edit and compose your videos, and as other comments say, if you are consistent you will be everyones favourite channel, so lucky to have found your channel!
8:27 - that plumbing drain stack might be forced to go within the interior, depending on the local building officials and the work you are planning to have performed. Lots of heavy cast iron there.
Cool, I have an old house not a rowhouse, but similar layout. I like your idea for the new layout, my kitchen is still at the back, but I do have a small sun porch off the kitchen. I think turning that into a sunny dinning room is a great idea. Although may get hot.
keep the consistency and i will be here every week
I will do my best to keep them coming each week!
Same here been since the first vid
@@ChrisHythaI imagine it’s hard work! But that hard work (for the house and for the videos) is VERY appreciated ❤❤❤❤❤❤
ditto
Remember, every problem you find is an opportunity to make it better than it was.
Happy to see more graphics and animations! They do a lot to show the intended vision
I am 100% invested in this series!
Cheers, thanks for following along!
As much termite activity as there was, it doesn't feel too surprising there are still some.
But.
Keep your positive attitude, outlook and it’ll work.
Such Amazing planning.
It was Great 😊 to see your Dad supporting you. ⭐️
Idk about everyone else feed but these thumbnails really stick out. Loving this series so far
Agreed, got me to click, and now I am hooked. But it makes sense since he's a photographer and got to shoot many of these rowhouses
Honestly I wish I could figure out the trick! There's something he's doing that makes my brain go THAT... WATCH THAT IMMEDIATELY without much care for what the content even is. Luckily it's exactly the kind of content I'd watch regardless, but I'm trying to figure out what it is to apply it to what I do (fashion). It has an animation feel... but not. He's a thumbnail genius 😊
That first floor - well thought out, excellent plan! Well done. I'd be happy with that plan myself. Galley kitchen is so nice to use. I've lived in about 27 different homes and galley is best. You can always get (or make) a small roll-around island that scoots next to a counter for a bit more work space.
"Every problem is an opportunity" No one wants to hear it when they're hot and sweaty with termites in the walls, but its true! I'm sure you'll do something great with this house!
No building is easier to fix than a rowhouse. 100% confident you’ll prevail. 25 years experience in Baltimore doing what you’re doing
But they can have a lot of hidden faults as they're easy to work on by DIY owners
I have one of 4 identical (well, mirrored) houses built in 1923, after the Germans shelled most of the street in 1914
100 years on, all 4 are vastly different, modified and extended in varying ways by their owners
Chris' house is even a fair bit older ...
I used to be a developer on the island of Guam back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. When the Government ban the use of DDT, termites ran rampant on the island, they came into the house and nothing wooden is safe. We tried every spray products available and nothing works. It might kill off the termites temporarily, but they came back. Then Sentricon came on the market, and we were the first to tried it, it was a game changer, it is not a spray product but a bait system. You put the bait stations around your property and let the termites take the baits and go back to the nest. In a couple of months, the infestation were over, it killed the whole colony. I would seriously look for the rep in your local area and let them come to your property and take another look. Good Luck. Awesome project, can’t wait for your next update.
The typical termite treatment for such a rowhome in the Philadelphia area would be to drill holes around the perimeter of the house itself, where possible, inject termiticide into the holes, and patch the top. The house might even already have had such treatment, and close inspection of the concrete pavement around the perimeter of the house might show some of those previous treatment holes.
At one property I was having treated, the tech actually detected some and reused them - they were easier to drill through.
Really nice to see that you're choosing to remove the old plaster and get down to the bones of the house. I love old homes but not the mouse poop, other smells, and bad wiring behind the walls. If I was doing this I'd be doing the same thing
“I learned this in architectural school… it’s called flashing…” 😂
The juxtaposition between my technical knowledge but lack of actual implementation skills is comical. This whole wall may be removed in the future, so I just went with a quick fix (:
That house is a dump dude. Nothing is worth saving. You're going to kick yourself and waste way too much time being cute with everything. Rip that place down to bare studs everywhere. Correct all the damage.
Its pointless to play around on your ipad until youve done so.@ChrisHytha
@@jimyt6665 Playing around on the Ipad is critical, because to fully guy I need to get my permits in order, and architectural plans are needed. I will be tearing this place apart, don't you worry.
@ChrisHytha youve got plenty of time to pull permits and make drawings. Your measurements now are going to change once you rip the walls apart. Especially for rooms like the kitchen or bath.
Dont even waste time with the termite guy until its gutted
@@jimyt6665 I'd have the termite guy check the joists in the brick part of the house, and ask how to kill the critters during demolition of the addition - because they will go searching for other food when disturbed
Have you thought about putting the dining room at the front and living in back? I’d pull the powder room forward to be even with the front of the stairs and tuck a coat closet between the powder room and alley wall. That would give you enough room to have the fridge in the kitchen. The actual usable space for the living might even be larger once you account for the space needed to access the stairs and entry in the current design.
Good thoughts. I would see if the “half bath” AKA powder room could have a small shower, such as a neo-angle or circular, added (and still meet code) to turn that into a “full bath”. A tub is not needed to qualify for being called a full bath, and that small addition adds lots to the value of the house.
When we are young, we think that there are much better opportunities ahead. Usually, there aren't. Time is short. Make yourself happy with what you have now.
Even from this distance and looking through a screen, I think the house has a wonderful vibe of happiness, light, warmth, contentment and shelter. Go forward.
I understand after watching you design why so many Philadelphia row houses have the hated galley kitchens! It seems the most practical! But as someone who doesn't like to move too much while cooking, I love L shaped kitchens and galley kitchens are the bane of my existence. But I now understand why these types of houses have galley kitchens.
The Way he's laid it out indicates not much moving around, not that there's much room to move in😢! Galley design is also my least favorite but you have to work with what you have❤! I do love the arch by the foot of the stairs 🌟!
Please consider: Folding chairs that can hang on a wall. I use NY chairs, when not in use they fold and sit under our Murphy bed. In your situation I recommend more standard metal or wood folding chairs that could hang at what was the end of the entry hall. Also consider a rolling work table for the kitchen. Being able to site this near the front door to receive groceries or food gifts could make bringing those things to the Kitchen easier and safer. Indeed this rolling island could sit below the hanging folding chairs.
As a Philly girl for 30+ years (about half of my life ) I appreciate you saving your home to be. I'll be watching!
Bad news on the termites, but its better to find that stuff early and deal with it that find out halfway through remodeling that your contractor will need to stop for weeks for treatment to happen.
Love the 1st floor space idea, super clean flow through the house, dining area will be stunning with all that light, high ceilings and contrasting textures from the plants. The 3d rendering with the lights really communicates it well. Something you can consider is a rolling work surface/island instead of a stationary one, so that it can be moved out of the way / under a countertop when not in use. You would lose almost no storage space, and it would provide an extra surface to prep food at and gather around.
You have a terrific project here, and you lay it out for us really well. If I can offer one suggestion; with galley kitchens, any more than 4.5 feet between counters is just wasted space and additional steps. In my similar kitchen, I made the counters extra deep (36”). This is free and incredibly useful space to set all those small appliances on, coffee makers, toasters, blenders, whatever, and still have real counter space in front of them you can use. On one of mine, I use the rear 1’ of counter for an electric appliance lift where all my machines live permanently plugged in and ready to use.
Love the idea, and I can match the depth of the fridge. Thanks for the tip!
@@ChrisHytha so plead that you can maybe use the idea in your place. Let me know if you’d like to see pics of my approach.
6:34 never underestimate the importance of having a Dad around when doing a home project - they live for this stuff 😂
Aint nothing you cant fix. This will be a beautiful home.
Yes! This is now part of my regular weekly viewing. Keep it up! Galley kitchen is the right call for this space.
Perfect timing! I was looking for something to watch, loving this journey so far man! Cant wait to see where it leads. Hope you show more projects on this channel once you've tackled this one.
Floor plan looks great, like the beams in kitchen, dining area off the back with skylights and wall of windows will be nice. I yelled (explicative) so loud when you found more termites, my hubby came running in to see what happened. LOL - guess I'm fully involved in your renovation. Had a galley kitchen once found it very efficient, stove, sink, refrigerator tringle worked well. Powder room on first floor big thumbs up. Thanks for the update.
Thanks for your feedback. Don't worry, the termite's days are numbered.
This really has grown to become one of my favorite series to follow on YT
When I first discovered this video series, it was the video about the Rowhomes project before he bought the rowhome. At that point, I thought he was just another douche hipster who was profiting off slightly photoshopping pictures of interesting houses.
But then, he went and bought a rowhome in the city he photographed all the others in. And now he's putting his own blood sweat tears and money into restoring it. I can't think of a more profound expression of his genuine passion for the rowhomes.
Thank you for proving me wrong, sir. Hats off to you
Cheers, I am happy to hear you are enjoying the process, and that my passion is evident. Dedicating my life to this for the forseeable future.
I loved how you showed us the plan for how the space will look using your computer. That was so fascinating... so helpful to envision your vision. I was raised in a family that bought and renovated old buildings that had already been converted to flats, so I absorbed a knack for noticing structural warning signs (like dipping floors, damp spots, worn roofs, cracked bricks and plaster, etc.) as well as the ability very quickly to see what can be done with an existing structure to improve it. But while I have very clear ideas in my head, I've found that other people often simply have no vision at all - can't re-imagine a space or can't grasp what I'm talking about when I explain changes. The computer graphics are fantastic for making it clear to other people. I wish I could draw designs like that!
This kind of house is very familiar to me. I lived for eight years in Philadelphia and for three of them, in a tiny row house in the Washington Square West neighbourhood. Built in the 1830s, it had a very similar death defying staircase, and a slightly sloping third floor. But man, it had tons of charm. Years later, I returned to the city for a visit and went by the old house and someone has put some money into it and it looks great. It’s my understanding that Philadelphia experienced a massive housing boom in the 1890s with huge numbers of row houses being built in this style all over the city - so your house was probably built then
I love this series! I have a soft spot for rowhomes and I absolutely cannot wait to see this finished!
Loving that "splashing", "plashing"? It is very interesting to see how much your home is similar to many terrace houses in England. Makes sense, Philly has been around for a very long time. You are a brave fellow. It's good to see you are saving this house.
Did you actually?! Pause this isn't just _your_ dream home, it's THE Dream Home. The thumbnail looks like a house straight out of some macabre stop motion. It's literally perfect and I'm gonna be so sad if that was just a render or something. Even the location around it is perfect: it's literally a storybook house. I'm so excited and happy for you congratulations absolute stranger that's so perfect!
Edit: I am so sad 😂 It was a render
Man this is awesome. Riding with you the entire way. My new fave channel by far … no pressure 😊
Thank you for your video! I fully understand that feeling of being overwhelmed. I bought a house in Baltimore that was built in 1932. The window (which is a new addition so it's not the original) in my kitchen started to leak from the top of the window frame. It's in the worst possible place as the leak drop water onto the window ledge just above an electrical outlet and the refrigerator is next to the outlet. I called a few providers and found one who will replace the two kitchen windows with one big window. Instantly felt better although my eallet will be lighter. The real problem is the gutter which dumps water but fixing windows first. So we'll see what they find when they remove the window. I also have a skylight from 1932 as well which also leaks. Fortunately it hits the toilet and sink perfectly. Contemplating replacing the skylight with a more recent but similar model or possibly upgrading to modern skylight which operates by remote control. And the modern skylight would automatically close if it sensed rain. That's impressive. Good luck with the termites. Hope you don't find anymore.
Love, love, LOVE that you’re switching up the layout. I have the same rowhome layout - front door, LR, DR, kitchen, back door. I, too, am really into biophilic design and have a beautiful, albeit small, back yard. My plan is to move the kitchen to the middle of the house and do away with the formal DR. My current LR will be the entry/office and I plan to locate a powder room in that space as well. I’m also planning big windows in the space adjacent to the back yard to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. I see you have little to no insulation. Same here. I’ve been researching and am considering hemp insulation with a plaster finish. My home is brick and I know I know the structure needs to breathe. I’m also looking at radiant floor heating. I think you plan to keep your radiators but I’m so done with mine. They take up a lot of space and restrict furniture placement, etc. Keep posting! I’m rooting for you!
Thanks for sharing! I might end up ditching all the radiators after all. we will see. Best of luck on your project
What a project!! Really nice documentation. Thumbnail kinda set me off. Wasn't expecting this. But hey, turned up better then expected. Keep it up man!
Thank you! Check the description for more info on why the thumbnail is what it is.
Enjoy watching your channel reminds me of my own renovation days about 30 years ago
Wow, this video is super impressive! Great editing, very ambitious and well described plans, and a lot of spirit. I hope your plan comes to fruition as you hope.
P.S. invest in a hand truck or dolly! Even little tasks like carrying those trash bags, it would save your back.
I'm so sorry to see that the termites are still there, BUT glad you found them now so they can be taken care of! Things will work out and start falling into place, it's a process and you're doing great!
Fun to see your plans! Something to consider is if you would like to build a small work area for your garden and houseplants. Something with a workbench, sink, storage for pots, and perhaps a sun/rail cover. It's nice to have a place where you don't have to worry about getting soil, prunings and water everywhere. I was inspired by a video from Wood Brain by Lindsay Zuelich where she built this kind of space attached to her greenhouse.
That will be a future project. But yes, I'm tired of reporting in the middle of my living room on the 3rd floor!
I’m glad you have such a positive & upbeat attitude about the issues you’re encountering & the contractors you hope to help you resolve! Good luck!
Loving this project. Great idea for the flow on the ground floor all the way through to the back. Seen this used to very good effect before. I would consider bifold doors for the back. I used to work in construction and the level of waste was staggering. If you you have contacts in the trade consider approaching them for discarded materials. I remember one project where we threw away ten of thousands of £'s worth of windows due to a mistake at the fabricators (a very well known European high end brand). Whole kitchens, lighting etc
Dude the upload consistency is wild, thank you for the content!
I'll do my best to keep it up. I've got a lot of things going this week, its going to be tough, but I'll pull through!
@@ChrisHytha no pressure though dont burn yourself out!
Philly resident and former Realtor. Really looking forward to how this project goes.
I am SO invested into this new serie!! 🍿
Thanks for following along!
Room and light for plants! 👍🏻🪴
now this is, this is what im talking about! Love watching your channel and community grow 🎉
Reminds me of when I helped my son renovate his old Philadelphia rowhome in Port Richmond. All the best to you!
I do this type of work all the time, I just subscribed to your channel because I love watching restorations such as this!!! I love these old homes and I really like the new floor plans you have picked out! Just do yourself a favor and don't get stressed out, just pick away at it and it will take shape. It will be an awesome home for you when it is completed and you can be proud that you did it!!
Cheers, thanks for following the project!
Love the videos Keep them coming! I do kinda feel bad though every week I think your making great progress but then some horrible update happens. Keep ya head up!
@griffincc2 remember that while this is real and epic journey there are also editing tricks involved to keep us hooked!
That's gonna be one DARK kitchen, my friend.
Possibly, depending on the amount of glass that is installed in the renovation. The light from the adjacent spaces will filter in. The skylights he shows will help, but I think long term any upper level additions will eliminate them; there will be trade offs.
Some Philadelphia rowhomes are now putting kitchens at the front of the first level, where there will be windows. Maybe he considered that, maybe not and he might get an idea to try such a layout.
I will die for my country, Philadelphia
Can't wait to see what you actually do old place love the video keep up the good work
0:19 I love that archway.
Quickly becoming my fav channel. Keep up this phenomenal detail and thoughtful storytelling. The algorithm is going to soon push you in front of every home remodeling lover’s feed
Thanks for your support! Excited to continue documenting the process
While watching your first video, I saw those exposed joists and thought, "Gosh, I hope he keeps that for the ceiling." Glad to see you are planning to. An open concept floor plan in an older narrow home can make it feel like a bowling alley, but breaking up the straight line of sight from front to back with differing ceiling heights may help to prevent that. I had a similar problem with water getting in under a window on the upper floor, and wish I had thought to use a plastic tarp as a temporary fix! I just kept re-attaching the existing flashing with duct tape...
I will be tearing down the wall that that window is in to make way for an addition, so it only needs to hold for a few weeks hopefully!
Very impressive, though there seems to be more “surprises” than one would want, I’m confident you’ll find solutions. It’s great to see someone fix up a little historic row home in the city. Wishing you good luck and accurate measurements from here on out!
Im so excited to follow along from my old house in Boston 💙💙
I would look at switching it right round and bring the kitchen up to the front of the house. Room for a big social space with and island then a skinny dining through the middle section into a cosy lounge at the back with the view out to the back so you can enjoy that privacy at the back of the house and the lounge doubles in size during the summer with the back doors open. Yet stays small and warm tucked at the back away from the front door during winter
You are braver than I. Good luck and I look forward to following your progress.
i love your videos. they should be longer❤
Nine minutes goes so fast when showing all that you have going on. It's clear that your heart is in this. I look forward to more.
Great redesign for sure. Lots of work to do, keep your head up and don't fold when it gets tough!
you can do it man it's only 1 step at a time and focus when you can tackle one project fully ^^ that's what I do with my house
I think that its greatnasna architect that you are actually doing the demo work yourself. Gives you perspective on what it takes to build a house or do a project.
This is becoming the "real-life" version of the Tom Hanks classic "The Money Pit".....lol.....I am sure the end result will be DOPE!
Your content, communication style, editing, and humor are all extremely well polished for such a new channel. Keep it up! Can’t imagine it would take long for you to grow / gain sponsorships. Hopefully the channel will start paying for the reno soon!
I hope so too! It may take a few months to get monetized though
I'd like to see you keep the much better steam heat get some more decorative radiators maybe get them powdercoated or something, and upgrade the boiler to a more efficient one that will be awesome!
Love, love, love your videos. Super interesting to hear about all the thought going into your planning.
So excited to see another video! I love the plans for your first floor and can’t wait to see your progress.
It looks like those termites were holding hands to keep your building up!
I would probably end up living in the back room with the plants.
The floor plan looks great 2x👍
series is awesome cant wait to keep following
I was expecting a midroll ad and then 10 more minutes at the end, very sad that it was over already. Keep up the progress!
Until I saw those termites, this series had me considering giving this a try for myself 😅
Not for the faint of heart
this youtube channel, and watching this whole process is awesome man
You are more than capable to make this house magnificent!
Absolutely loving this series! Good luck, keep it up!!
I absolutely believe in you.
It's interesting to see an "Exit" sign inside an apartment at 1:21 .
Its a requirement for multi family apartment buildings. It is a old rowhome that was divided up into 3 apartments, and that exit is a fire escape
Loving this series man. What a journey, keep up the great work!
Thank you for your support! I'll keep em coming
It's still well worth doing. Best wishes from Australia
Love your vids, not only entertaining but super informative. Can't wait to see the progression on the house!
Hopefully you'll go with another termite guy instead of the one that told you the were gone from the space for 15 years!
i love everything about this.
Just stumbled on this series and thank god! Content is great and your explanation of the process is crystal clear. Can’t wait to see the progress throughout the renovation
Cheers, thanks for following the project!
You got this! Keep it up!
Another great update vid!
Love the design! Well done.
nice clean and simple designs
Love your vision!!
The gasp I let out when I saw those termites. So sorry to hear but I’ll follow this journey to the end no matter what!
I hate them I hate them
Can’t wait for the next video
I don’t know if this helps, but you are not alone. My house was built in 1958, every time I turn around I find something failing or some shoddy work from the flipper we bought from. I think you are on the path. Get all the way to the root and solve it for the next century. Your building a legacy by fixing one problem at a time. Keep up the hard work.
Subscribed, would love to see longer videos but since you're so busy that's most probably not possible still can't wait for more content!
I am so excited to see this progress, I have always loved these old row homes in Philly but have always felt such sadness when they fall apart and into disrepair!!! Thank you for fixing up these beautiful pieces of history
you are an incredible story teller, i love how you edit and compose your videos, and as other comments say, if you are consistent you will be everyones favourite channel, so lucky to have found your channel!
8:27 - that plumbing drain stack might be forced to go within the interior, depending on the local building officials and the work you are planning to have performed. Lots of heavy cast iron there.
Great plan!
Good luck!
youve got this man, just discovered this series and i intend to watch you wall the way through
Thanks for your support. Definitely helps me stay positive knowing that I have nice folks watching the process
Cool, I have an old house not a rowhouse, but similar layout. I like your idea for the new layout, my kitchen is still at the back, but I do have a small sun porch off the kitchen. I think turning that into a sunny dinning room is a great idea. Although may get hot.