I'm living vicariously through this series - I don't have the guts or know-how to take on this kind of project. That said, I'm learning a bit and I'm happy to see the channel getting more viewers with each upload.
Thanks for following the project! I don't yet have the know how to do this either, but I think with enough time and thought and UA-cam tutorials the know how will come to me
Oh hell no. I'd have been wondering if it's too full of termite poo to even catch alight. But props to him for having the big brass ones to be "this is fine".
People who enjoy this series should check out Milly & Louis renovating The Belgrave Villa, and Tia Weston who is renovating a 1$ shotgun home. Hope this helps for people who are looking for good Reno content! The ones I just mentioned all post on a reliable weekly schedule which is nice to look forward too!
@@ChrisHytha yes! it’s really incredible! All of y’all’s series have really gotten me into the renovation side of UA-cam lately lol. Keep up the great work!
I've been eating this series up. I wasn't very interested in home reno videos before, but this series is responsible for my newfound interest in them; especially older buildings like this one.
Letsgooooo. I adore this series so much. We just moved into a older house so watching these makes things feel more approachable rather than overwhelming
The City of Pittsburgh also wants to help people improve their properties. If you are applying for a residential permit to do the following Non-Structural repairs, no plans are required: windows, siding, roofing, removing non-structural walls, drywall, kitchen remodel, and bathroom remodel. If structural work is involved, such as new beams, columns, or foundations, plans sealed by a PA-licensed arch/Engineer are required for this work. Projects where plans are submitted will be reviewed within 15 working days (Usually much sooner) and re-reviews if required will be within 7 working days. An accelerated review is available for an additional fee (this is because the work is done on overtime by plan reviewers since we will not put regular permits behind accelerated reviews).
Thanks for your added info! I should do a more informative video on the permitting process some day. I have learned a lot as I have been going into this project, and it helps the decision making process knowing all that is involved.
@@ChrisHytha Dont fall for it! I'm in Pittsburgh currently, and permits with Philly is a dream in comparison to Pittsburgh / Alleghany County! The county / city will happily help you apply for a permit... they want your money of course. You cant so much as sneeze in the general direction of a leaky pipe without needing a permit. I suggest you check out the Pittsburgh subreddit for all the details on permits in the Pittsburgh area.
In 1986 on summer break from college, I helped my then girlfriends uncle renovate one of two remaining burnt out rowhouses on Lawrence St. in the Olney section of Philadelphia. It was going so well that when it came time to go back to school, he convinced me to stay. Two weeks later he died on his feet while talking to me at 35 years of age. I then bought the neighboring burnt out property and rebuilt the whole thing from the ground up by myself at at age of 19. I was so satisfying to see the new owners happiness at the settlement table. I always wondered what would have been different if I had gone back to school.
The change to the kitchen plan is good, because when you have a 'corridor kitchen,' the problem is that as you cross back and forth in the space, other people are crossing from the living room to the dining/plant/garden access room on the other side of the kitchen, and you'll have traffic problems. It's also dangerous if you have kids eventually in that house (or pets): little kids running through as you take hot stuff off the stove or out of the oven is a recipe for disaster. I appreciate that you now have an island in your current kitchen and people stand around and hang out at that island. HOWEVER, from the picture you showed of your current island, it's in a very bright space filled with natural light, and the island in this house will be in a much darker space with non-natural light. People will have to go behind the island with their backs to a dark wall, in effect, standing in a dark 'corridor' looking toward a north-facing window, giving the effect of being in a cave. Even with lights over the island, it will not attract people like the light-and-plant-filled space at the back that opens out to the backyard patio space. I think you'll find that your guests walk right past the island seating area and go and sit at the table in the light, bright plant room, because it's the light, bright aspects of your current island that attracts people: people will always go to the light, to the sun, in any room they enter, rather than to a dark corner. That plant room at the end of the house is the light at the end of the tunnel; and the patio beyond is the garden of Eden when they come out of the tunnel. If there's any place that will naturally attract people to hang out indoors, it will be at a table in the plant room that's big enough for a crowd (go round, not square or rectangular) while keeping them within visual and talking distance both of the cook in the kitchen and anyone who is hanging out or barbecuing on the patio. The solution is to design an island that is on wheels - like those big, industrial wheels with brakes. This would allow you to move the island close to the 'work' side of the kitchen, making it easy and convenient to slice and dice on the island and turn around and cook at the stove in your day-to-day use of the kitchen. But if it's on wheels, then when you have a gathering, you push the island against the south wall, turning it into a staging area for drinks, plates, and food. People flowing through to replenish drinks and get something to eat will keep to the south side of the kitchen - out of the way of the cook - as they flow back and forth to the table in the plant room, out to the patio or into the living room to gather and converse. Having the island on wheels will also give more flexibility if there's someone in a wheelchair using the ground floor, as well as allow you to create a temporary wide corridor if you need to get patio furniture or other large items through the house to the patio or into the house and down into the basement for storage in winter.
Thanks for your thoughtful ideas! I totally agree about a round table in the back, and that being the spot for entertainment. I also love the idea of an island on wheels for flexibility! Thank you
Manyyyy years ago when I took my 1930s townie down to the studs I went with 2x6 stud add-ons on the three exterior walls. The added room to run chases, plumbing, and higher insulation factor was prolly the best decision I made. Loving your channel
@ChrisHytha yours will be miles above in flow and beauty. I lived in one room while fixing the next after my divorce. The one thing I have that you don't was an energetic 5 year old helping. The memories made are forever :)
Another awesome episode! I love how you pull together mini viniettes showing bits and pieces of process, demo/exploration, thoughts/ideas, and your artistic work. Keep em coming!!
Hiya from a very wet & miserable UK. Forgot to comment last week. Upps sorry. Absolutely love your channel,you are brilliant. Morgan did a beautiful job off your haircut & cleaning the dusty floor. Good job girl. Well don’t getting those tiles up. Looks like the house is coming on great. Hope you don’t have to wait too long for your permits. See ya next time.
When I see the art you make on your thumb nail, your houses, I'm excited about what you are doing today! Thanks for sharing with us! I have never seen the damage termites do like this, it's insane because you might not know until it's too late
Thrilled to hear that the first run of High Rises: Art Deco sold out! I'm also ridiculously happy to see your take on Permitting. Sure, not everyone swoons over plans (save for retired project managers), but often the biggest construction battles are negotiating with local government. Most of all, glad to see that your GF is monitoring your PPE compliance. Ahem. There's a budding project manager. ;)
You are so fun to watch! So calm, so sanguine, with so many "questioonss" posed and answered, the effect is remarkably uplifting. Your editing is also perfection.
The family and I have watched you from the beginning of the series. Love the content, your editing style, art and love being on the renovation journey with you.
You spoke about showcasing the old growth timber. If Philly has a material repurpose store for buildings taken down. You might be able to find similar material through them. I noticed that while your turning the wooden section roof 90 degrees you didn't think of the joists moving load bearing walls to interior brick walls.
I love your series, I have binge watched. I really want your book it’s in my plans. I think reinforcing the wall will work. I watch a UA-camr Cole The Cornstar who is going through the same thing in a 100 year old mansion on his farm and it worked.
The one down side of moving to the new house, is I won't get to go to 30th as much. Currently I am taking trains from there at least weekly! Love that place so much.
Permits are the worst part of a remodel. Good luck with that. I love that not only to do have an Architectual background, but you also have an appreciation of architecture. We've lost some of that artistic charm of the old styles of building. My grandparents house up in Scranton, built by my grandpa, was not only astatically pleasing it was practical in form. Can't wait to see more!
Yes, after years studying old Philadelphia Rowhomes and art deco skyscrapers, I have an appreciation for craftsmanship and detail, and I can't wait to apply it to this project!
initially it was your photography skills that drew me into what you would come up with, seeing more episodes its clear you have a creative mind and im certain you will make one hell of a property.
Shame about the vestibule floor. I had original tile in mine (honeycomb with a Greek styled border) under some nasty carpet. Sadly, the tile was badly damaged, so I ripped it out and had the original pattern recreated (without the mistakes). It turned out great. I also exposed the brick wall in the vestibule, and put beadboard wainscoting on the opposite wall.
Love these videos. As a former architecture student I couldn’t imagine coming out of school prepared to do any of this or invest as much as you have. Kudos!
It is definitely a stretch for me, both financially and education, but it's an exceptional challenge and learning experience if I can make it out the other end!
I see that you may still have a transom window over your front door. It probably is not operable but once it was, a great source of natural ventilation. It can be replaced by a lumber yard such as Rittenhouse, who made them for me, a casement with screen on the inside, hinged on the bottom, opening inward. The advantage is that it is more secure than opening a front double-hung window. If you can install a transom over your rear door you will have flow-thru.
Nooo! Don't remove the structural tile!😅 I've been right where you are with finding wood held together with paint in my termite problem. You're not alone! There's one wall in my house I'm very afraid of opening because I just know there are 2x4s that are completely eaten. Might have to remove that anyway because it has a bunch of adhesive that can't be scraped off. Regardless, keep up the great work!
This series is really great and I love to see all the thought and care going into everything! I am going through my own house adventures, but they are soooooo minor in comparison.
I really envy the folks that get a house and can just do cosmetics. I guess this is what I get for waiving inspections! Can't wait to get to finishes, fixtures and decor, but it's a long way out!
We didn’t waive inspections, but sadly we didn’t know much about houses. Our realtor insisted on us using his inspector and us not being present till the end of the inspection. Needless to say, they missed a lot of things. Costing an arm and a leg to fix everything.
I guess it makes sense that you need em in densely populated areas. If a rural homestead isn't to code, that might only effect the owner, but here in philly where all the houses are attached as rowhomes, we need to consider our neighbors safety too!
@@ChrisHytha totally makes sense - usually once structural or outside additions start to happen that is when permits begin. Anything inside can be done without, which is nice, but also terrifying if you a buying someone elses project.
PA also has a Residential Cabin structure, as long as it is rural, and not a permanent residence, and you do not get mail at this location; no premits are required. It is listed as a Residential Cabin in the deed.
As someone that is in their first semester studying Architecture, you give me hope that I made a good choice, and that I'll prosper in my future career. I really love the style and plot of the videos, please keep going!! Eventually, the videos will pay for a big majority of the reno costs!! Last thing, do you have any tips or tricks for being an architect? Any adivce will be very handy
Man you are taking this in your stride. I'm from the UK. Watching all this work makes my house seem like a walk in the park regarding DIY. I would be in tears if this was my house. I hope you didn't pay too much for it. Did a surveyor not pick up on any of this ? (the termite damage mainly) I'm loving the series and I believe you have got the brains and willpower to see it through.
thanks for the encouragement! I waived inspections to get a good deal. Maybe not a good enough deal though. Either way it will be a great learning process!
Tell the City one of your subscribers is a Knight of the Templar Order International KTI, and I would very much like the permits approved ASAP to continue your project to completion. Deus Vult!😊
If past me could give future me a message about the framing in my hovel, it'd 100% include where the beams are etc. Would it be worth going for the odd framing, but then having it unambiguously stencilled on the floor for all posterity where everything is? Need to find where something is? Pull the carpet back three inches.
Saludos desde España. Tengo una sana envidia al oir cuanto tardan en conceder los permisos de obra. En mi caso tardaron 2 años y un mes justo para el comienzo del confinamiento por la pandemia. Eso si, cuando terminó habia muchos contratistas libres. Bien está lo que bien termina.
If you want a proper entry tile I might suggest you contact London Mosaic. Not cheap but you dont have a lof of area to do. I think you would like thier product.
The only top I can tell you is that you’re a young buck, insulate the bedrooms so that when you have kids you have an easier life. I WISH I could insulate my kids rooms right now.
I'll keep including some other facets of my life. These videos are a fun opportunity to share a little bit of everything, but with the common thread of the house
@@jarenmay4885 Well, specifically hammer and chisel. I found the crowbar edge was too wide so slide under the tile, but the sharper chisel tip fit in there.
I'm really excited about this book as an Art Deco fan! But with the $50 shipping to Europe, it's a bit too expensive for me. Do you know if there are plans to release it in Europe(the netherlands)? I'd love to have it on my bookshelf!
Apologies for the costly shipping, the book is big and heavy, and most countries in Europe cost around $50 to ship. No plans yet to release in Europe, but if you happen to know anyone traveling to the states I can ship it cheaper here!
Even though dealing with that wall is a big affair it will be a much cleaner outcome if you frame the whole thing out new. I don't think you will be satisfied trying to patch in here and there around all that mish mashed old framing. Just my 2 cents from a lifetime of rehabbing old stuff. If you build a temporary 2x4 frame inboard about 2 feet to support the upper floor you can probably replace the lower section before removing the upper stuff.
Been watching this and am wondering if it would have been better to buy something move in ready? I know it would have been a lot more expensive but with rennos would you come out ahead still?
Haha yeah in hindsight with all the damage I've found, I could have saved myself a year of trouble, and got a already renovated place for the same price as I'm going to end up spending, despite this, I am still happy with my choice. 1. I am not a house flipper, so I am less worried about the "profitability" of doing this 2. I find immense value and pleasure living in / with the labor of my own hands. 3. A great learning experience for someone in the world of architecture 4. It kick-started my UA-cam career, which for an independent artist, will be an important facet of my business / ability to afford to be self employed. 5. I love the idea of knowing my house inside and out by the time I'm done. You don't get that if you buy a house someone else renovated, and you might not know the corners they cut
@@ChrisHytha These are all really good points and can see why you'd go this route, and we get some great content out of it. I was just wondering since housing has become so outrageously expensive in my market, so saving up to get something move-in ready is becoming an increasingly preferred option.
I'm living vicariously through this series - I don't have the guts or know-how to take on this kind of project. That said, I'm learning a bit and I'm happy to see the channel getting more viewers with each upload.
Thanks for following the project! I don't yet have the know how to do this either, but I think with enough time and thought and UA-cam tutorials the know how will come to me
@@ChrisHytha lol
Oh hell no. I'd have been wondering if it's too full of termite poo to even catch alight. But props to him for having the big brass ones to be "this is fine".
As a termite specialist always amazed at the secret damage they can manage to do.
It truly is impressive. I find them in unexpected places.
@@ChrisHytha - you must expect the unexpected ;)
People who enjoy this series should check out Milly & Louis renovating The Belgrave Villa, and Tia Weston who is renovating a 1$ shotgun home. Hope this helps for people who are looking for good Reno content! The ones I just mentioned all post on a reliable weekly schedule which is nice to look forward too!
I follow them as well! It fun to see how others tackle their own project. I really love the stonework that they are showing at Belgrave Villa.
@@ChrisHytha yes! it’s really incredible! All of y’all’s series have really gotten me into the renovation side of UA-cam lately lol. Keep up the great work!
Gosh those termites are the nightmare that never ends, props for taking all these "discoveries" in stride.
They were definitely a surprise. It could always be worse, luckily most of the joists are okay!
Structural paint, nice
Its holding this place together....
I've been eating this series up. I wasn't very interested in home reno videos before, but this series is responsible for my newfound interest in them; especially older buildings like this one.
Glad I could spark your interest! Old homes are not for everyone, but they are for me! Full of history
I have been too
Letsgooooo.
I adore this series so much. We just moved into a older house so watching these makes things feel more approachable rather than overwhelming
Hope the termites didn't find your old house! For all the trouble, I still love old houses, and wouldn't have it any other way
@ChrisHytha so far so good thankfully. But same! I'm excited to make it mine
The City of Pittsburgh also wants to help people improve their properties. If you are applying for a residential permit to do the following Non-Structural repairs, no plans are required: windows, siding, roofing, removing non-structural walls, drywall, kitchen remodel, and bathroom remodel. If structural work is involved, such as new beams, columns, or foundations, plans sealed by a PA-licensed arch/Engineer are required for this work. Projects where plans are submitted will be reviewed within 15 working days (Usually much sooner) and re-reviews if required will be within 7 working days. An accelerated review is available for an additional fee (this is because the work is done on overtime by plan reviewers since we will not put regular permits behind accelerated reviews).
Thanks for your added info! I should do a more informative video on the permitting process some day. I have learned a lot as I have been going into this project, and it helps the decision making process knowing all that is involved.
Great info. 👍
@@ChrisHytha Dont fall for it! I'm in Pittsburgh currently, and permits with Philly is a dream in comparison to Pittsburgh / Alleghany County! The county / city will happily help you apply for a permit... they want your money of course. You cant so much as sneeze in the general direction of a leaky pipe without needing a permit. I suggest you check out the Pittsburgh subreddit for all the details on permits in the Pittsburgh area.
Wish there was more permits I love permits
It is truly a thrilling process
😂😂😂😂
In 1986 on summer break from college, I helped my then girlfriends uncle renovate one of two remaining burnt out rowhouses on Lawrence St. in the Olney section of Philadelphia. It was going so well that when it came time to go back to school, he convinced me to stay. Two weeks later he died on his feet while talking to me at 35 years of age. I then bought the neighboring burnt out property and rebuilt the whole thing from the ground up by myself at at age of 19. I was so satisfying to see the new owners happiness at the settlement table. I always wondered what would have been different if I had gone back to school.
Kudos to your girl friend doing the cleanup while you removed the tile.
She is a saint!
Loving this process and your enthusiasm. Best of luck with the permits.
Thanks for following the process!
I have to say your book looks super cool. Love the presentation.
Thank you! It was a labor of love
The change to the kitchen plan is good, because when you have a 'corridor kitchen,' the problem is that as you cross back and forth in the space, other people are crossing from the living room to the dining/plant/garden access room on the other side of the kitchen, and you'll have traffic problems. It's also dangerous if you have kids eventually in that house (or pets): little kids running through as you take hot stuff off the stove or out of the oven is a recipe for disaster.
I appreciate that you now have an island in your current kitchen and people stand around and hang out at that island. HOWEVER, from the picture you showed of your current island, it's in a very bright space filled with natural light, and the island in this house will be in a much darker space with non-natural light. People will have to go behind the island with their backs to a dark wall, in effect, standing in a dark 'corridor' looking toward a north-facing window, giving the effect of being in a cave. Even with lights over the island, it will not attract people like the light-and-plant-filled space at the back that opens out to the backyard patio space.
I think you'll find that your guests walk right past the island seating area and go and sit at the table in the light, bright plant room, because it's the light, bright aspects of your current island that attracts people: people will always go to the light, to the sun, in any room they enter, rather than to a dark corner. That plant room at the end of the house is the light at the end of the tunnel; and the patio beyond is the garden of Eden when they come out of the tunnel. If there's any place that will naturally attract people to hang out indoors, it will be at a table in the plant room that's big enough for a crowd (go round, not square or rectangular) while keeping them within visual and talking distance both of the cook in the kitchen and anyone who is hanging out or barbecuing on the patio.
The solution is to design an island that is on wheels - like those big, industrial wheels with brakes. This would allow you to move the island close to the 'work' side of the kitchen, making it easy and convenient to slice and dice on the island and turn around and cook at the stove in your day-to-day use of the kitchen. But if it's on wheels, then when you have a gathering, you push the island against the south wall, turning it into a staging area for drinks, plates, and food. People flowing through to replenish drinks and get something to eat will keep to the south side of the kitchen - out of the way of the cook - as they flow back and forth to the table in the plant room, out to the patio or into the living room to gather and converse.
Having the island on wheels will also give more flexibility if there's someone in a wheelchair using the ground floor, as well as allow you to create a temporary wide corridor if you need to get patio furniture or other large items through the house to the patio or into the house and down into the basement for storage in winter.
Thanks for your thoughtful ideas! I totally agree about a round table in the back, and that being the spot for entertainment. I also love the idea of an island on wheels for flexibility! Thank you
Had to laugh at the “helping hand” of your safety inspector, with safety glasses, your thoughtful and willing partner.☮️😀
The tile was really shooting out when they cracked, could have been bad honestly if she didn't step in
Enjoying this series and the very high production quality. Here before a million
Cheers, thanks for being here early! That's for appreciating the time that goes into these videos!
Manyyyy years ago when I took my 1930s townie down to the studs I went with 2x6 stud add-ons on the three exterior walls. The added room to run chases, plumbing, and higher insulation factor was prolly the best decision I made. Loving your channel
Sounds like a similar project to mine! Glad you're enjoying watching the progress!
@ChrisHytha yours will be miles above in flow and beauty. I lived in one room while fixing the next after my divorce. The one thing I have that you don't was an energetic 5 year old helping. The memories made are forever :)
As a Belgian guy, your dedication to art deco touches my heart. I am going to look for your book.
i hope people aren't hating on this series too much. I love watching it and seeing the problem solving. keep it up! It's gonna look great
It's been pretty positive overall! Love to share the process, and I appreciate your support!
Another awesome episode! I love how you pull together mini viniettes showing bits and pieces of process, demo/exploration, thoughts/ideas, and your artistic work. Keep em coming!!
Very Nice Coming along nicely
Geez Louise. Did me good to hear this again. : )
I just had to keep finding new expletives to express the level of termite damage.... lol
Be Patient with your self , Slow and steady wins the race .
Good advice. I try to just make some progress every day, and soon enough the project will be complete!
Hiya from a very wet & miserable UK. Forgot to comment last week. Upps sorry. Absolutely love your channel,you are brilliant. Morgan did a beautiful job off your haircut & cleaning the dusty floor. Good job girl. Well don’t getting those tiles up. Looks like the house is coming on great. Hope you don’t have to wait too long for your permits. See ya next time.
Was so excited to find this series. I'm invested!
Thanks for following along!!
Just ordered the book! Loving the series.
I appreciate your support!! Thank you. Excited to ship out the second printing of the book in November
When I see the art you make on your thumb nail, your houses, I'm excited about what you are doing today! Thanks for sharing with us! I have never seen the damage termites do like this, it's insane because you might not know until it's too late
I have the book and LOVE it. Well done! I love the series as well.
Thank you for your support!! Glad you're enjoying it
love the series
Thanks for your support!
gotta love plywood underlayment
Thrilled to hear that the first run of High Rises: Art Deco sold out! I'm also ridiculously happy to see your take on Permitting. Sure, not everyone swoons over plans (save for retired project managers), but often the biggest construction battles are negotiating with local government. Most of all, glad to see that your GF is monitoring your PPE compliance. Ahem. There's a budding project manager. ;)
Clearly, I'm binging! LOL
Ooooohhhhhhh so my book copy is first print! Fancy 😊❤
You are so fun to watch! So calm, so sanguine, with so many "questioonss" posed and answered, the effect is remarkably uplifting. Your editing is also perfection.
Thank you for your support!! Glad you enjoy the videos (:
A Hythacg video a week, keeps my mind nice and clean.😂
Loving this series man, good luck to you!❤
You're mind is getting clean while my house gets dirty. Things looks worse before they start looking better though right?
Absolutely lol@@ChrisHytha
love this series!
Thanks for your support!
you can really see your photographer and videographer side in that little video montage at the end!!! looked super great
The family and I have watched you from the beginning of the series. Love the content, your editing style, art and love being on the renovation journey with you.
Thank you for your support!!
This and jenna phipps home reno series is content in didnt know i needed. Fav series on yt right now 🙏
Love to watch that series too! Glad you're enjoying mine as well
@@ChrisHytha yessir excited to follow the progress on the home ❤️
Permits are not the most fun thing to talk about (or wait for...), but I appreciate the breakdown and coverage. Keep up the content!
You spoke about showcasing the old growth timber. If Philly has a material repurpose store for buildings taken down. You might be able to find similar material through them. I noticed that while your turning the wooden section roof 90 degrees you didn't think of the joists moving load bearing walls to interior brick walls.
the way i was so excited to see this notification lol - you’re making me feel like i’d be able to renovate a 200 year old home!
I’m excited to see it all finished 😁
Haha, me too, but it's going to take some time
I love your series, I have binge watched. I really want your book it’s in my plans. I think reinforcing the wall will work. I watch a UA-camr Cole The Cornstar who is going through the same thing in a 100 year old mansion on his farm and it worked.
@@jackiturner9228 I'll check out Cole's work. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
I just discovered your channel and I'm all caught up now !
Thank for watching! Glad you found the series. Just finished up the edit for this week's video!
Very dope! Love the uploads.
It’s fun to see how the whole process is going. Keep going man
Thanks for your support! Having fun with it. The videos will get more unhinged as I lose my sanity
Loved seeing 30th st Station. I miss it.
The one down side of moving to the new house, is I won't get to go to 30th as much. Currently I am taking trains from there at least weekly! Love that place so much.
Bureaucrazy time!
this gota be my favorite series ever
Thanks for your support!
Permits are the worst part of a remodel. Good luck with that. I love that not only to do have an Architectual background, but you also have an appreciation of architecture. We've lost some of that artistic charm of the old styles of building. My grandparents house up in Scranton, built by my grandpa, was not only astatically pleasing it was practical in form. Can't wait to see more!
Yes, after years studying old Philadelphia Rowhomes and art deco skyscrapers, I have an appreciation for craftsmanship and detail, and I can't wait to apply it to this project!
I envy the person who just discovered this channel because that means they can binge all the episodes I’ve already seen
Glad you're enjoying the series!!
black and white penny tiles would be cool on that entry
closely monitoring this series since the first episode... 👍🏻
Thank you for joining me for what will probably be a very long process!
@@ChrisHytha keep it up man, don't stop no matter what
Safety is a number one priority 👏👏👏👏👏
Congratulations!
It's that time of the week!! ❤
Indeed it is! Thanks for watching
initially it was your photography skills that drew me into what you would come up with, seeing more episodes its clear you have a creative mind and im certain you will make one hell of a property.
Thanks for your belief! It's going to cost a lot to resolve the structural issues, but in time it will be incredible!
Shame about the vestibule floor. I had original tile in mine (honeycomb with a Greek styled border) under some nasty carpet. Sadly, the tile was badly damaged, so I ripped it out and had the original pattern recreated (without the mistakes). It turned out great. I also exposed the brick wall in the vestibule, and put beadboard wainscoting on the opposite wall.
Very nice, I am planning the same thing essentially. Exposed brick and some type of wainscoting. Maybe a pendant light. Will be cool.
Loved the video--especially the permit process! 😂
Love these videos. As a former architecture student I couldn’t imagine coming out of school prepared to do any of this or invest as much as you have. Kudos!
It is definitely a stretch for me, both financially and education, but it's an exceptional challenge and learning experience if I can make it out the other end!
havent missed an episode yet, amazing! fingers crossed you hear back from your permits soon!
Hoping I can start the next episode with the feedback from the city! Thanks for following the project, glad you're enjoying it!
30th St is one of my favorite places in like the whole country
Agreed, its the one downside of moving to the new house, I'll be further from 30th
Good luck with the permit process.
“But yeah this was helpful thank you” - me after every therapy session
i have not been this invested in something for a long time lmao. keep it up love the videos!!
Thanks for your support! Love to hear that you are enjoying the series
Let’s goooo I love this series
Thanks for following along!
Your book looks wonderful. May you prosper through it’s sale ❤
Thank you for your positivity! It took a ton of effort and belief to put it together 😀
I have no idea how you are financing this! I love the series and I’ll continue to follow along
Great stuff
Thanks for watching!
I see that you may still have a transom window over your front door. It probably is not operable but once it was, a great source of natural ventilation. It can be replaced by a lumber yard such as Rittenhouse, who made them for me, a casement with screen on the inside, hinged on the bottom, opening inward. The advantage is that it is more secure than opening a front double-hung window. If you can install a transom over your rear door you will have flow-thru.
Love art deco so much. Good luck with the permits!
Always inspired looking at those deco skyscrapers. If they could build that stuff 100 year ago how hard could it be fixing up a little home!
Great vid
went to philly this past weekend and thought of you
Hope you enjoyed the city!
@@ChrisHytha sure did. went to Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodles in chinatown. it was awesome
Nooo! Don't remove the structural tile!😅
I've been right where you are with finding wood held together with paint in my termite problem. You're not alone! There's one wall in my house I'm very afraid of opening because I just know there are 2x4s that are completely eaten. Might have to remove that anyway because it has a bunch of adhesive that can't be scraped off.
Regardless, keep up the great work!
Sorry to hear about your termites as well. We will push through!
This series is really great and I love to see all the thought and care going into everything! I am going through my own house adventures, but they are soooooo minor in comparison.
I really envy the folks that get a house and can just do cosmetics. I guess this is what I get for waiving inspections! Can't wait to get to finishes, fixtures and decor, but it's a long way out!
We didn’t waive inspections, but sadly we didn’t know much about houses. Our realtor insisted on us using his inspector and us not being present till the end of the inspection. Needless to say, they missed a lot of things. Costing an arm and a leg to fix everything.
Super glad in my rural-ish area in PA I do not need permits to this extent...
I guess it makes sense that you need em in densely populated areas. If a rural homestead isn't to code, that might only effect the owner, but here in philly where all the houses are attached as rowhomes, we need to consider our neighbors safety too!
@@ChrisHytha totally makes sense - usually once structural or outside additions start to happen that is when permits begin. Anything inside can be done without, which is nice, but also terrifying if you a buying someone elses project.
PA also has a Residential Cabin structure, as long as it is rural, and not a permanent residence, and you do not get mail at this location; no premits are required. It is listed as a Residential Cabin in the deed.
Mr Termite here... Your house tastes real Gude :)
Woo!
I liked the part where he had a question.
As someone that is in their first semester studying Architecture, you give me hope that I made a good choice, and that I'll prosper in my future career. I really love the style and plot of the videos, please keep going!! Eventually, the videos will pay for a big majority of the reno costs!! Last thing, do you have any tips or tricks for being an architect? Any adivce will be very handy
Man you are taking this in your stride. I'm from the UK. Watching all this work makes my house seem like a walk in the park regarding DIY. I would be in tears if this was my house. I hope you didn't pay too much for it. Did a surveyor not pick up on any of this ? (the termite damage mainly)
I'm loving the series and I believe you have got the brains and willpower to see it through.
thanks for the encouragement! I waived inspections to get a good deal. Maybe not a good enough deal though. Either way it will be a great learning process!
Tell the City one of your subscribers is a Knight of the Templar Order International KTI, and I would very much like the permits approved ASAP to continue your project to completion. Deus Vult!😊
If past me could give future me a message about the framing in my hovel, it'd 100% include where the beams are etc. Would it be worth going for the odd framing, but then having it unambiguously stencilled on the floor for all posterity where everything is? Need to find where something is? Pull the carpet back three inches.
Saludos desde España. Tengo una sana envidia al oir cuanto tardan en conceder los permisos de obra. En mi caso tardaron 2 años y un mes justo para el comienzo del confinamiento por la pandemia. Eso si, cuando terminó habia muchos contratistas libres. Bien está lo que bien termina.
If you want a proper entry tile I might suggest you contact London Mosaic. Not cheap but you dont have a lof of area to do. I think you would like thier product.
I'll bet the work is a lot less monotonous when you have a lovely assistant!
Indeed! Always nice when Morgan is free to come by and help (:
The only top I can tell you is that you’re a young buck, insulate the bedrooms so that when you have kids you have an easier life. I WISH I could insulate my kids rooms right now.
Will do! This house must have been chilly in the winters
Your helper can only carry two tiles at a time?
rly like quick update about your other projects at the end
I'll keep including some other facets of my life. These videos are a fun opportunity to share a little bit of everything, but with the common thread of the house
@@ChrisHytha nice, you rly have interesting things to share, looking foreward to rest of the series
2:10 a fellow previous CrazyRussianHacker enjoyer with that reference
I used to watch him, and that was a subconscious reference!
good ol' septa
We back!! Did you set the clock on the stove yet?
Haha... Still on the to do list, but to be honest, I will probably tear the stove out before it ever gets reset, sorry to let you down
@@ChrisHytha i hope the termite problem gets resolved, would hate to see it get worse!
i loved that you still aren't using a crowbar lmao
I have a crowbar, I just often prefer that hammer 🔨
@@ChrisHytha what do you find is the advantage(s) of the carpentry hammer?
@@jarenmay4885 Well, specifically hammer and chisel. I found the crowbar edge was too wide so slide under the tile, but the sharper chisel tip fit in there.
Try time period correct tile for the foyer.
Love the idea. Haven't put much thought into finishes yet, but I can't wait for that process to exercise some of my design skills!
I'm really excited about this book as an Art Deco fan! But with the $50 shipping to Europe, it's a bit too expensive for me. Do you know if there are plans to release it in Europe(the netherlands)? I'd love to have it on my bookshelf!
Apologies for the costly shipping, the book is big and heavy, and most countries in Europe cost around $50 to ship. No plans yet to release in Europe, but if you happen to know anyone traveling to the states I can ship it cheaper here!
Need to get you a HEPA VAC
As always great content, loving this vids man. This comment is to bump the algo.
Cheers, thanks for your help!!
Even though dealing with that wall is a big affair it will be a much cleaner outcome if you frame the whole thing out new. I don't think you will be satisfied trying to patch in here and there around all that mish mashed old framing. Just my 2 cents from a lifetime of rehabbing old stuff. If you build a temporary 2x4 frame inboard about 2 feet to support the upper floor you can probably replace the lower section before removing the upper stuff.
Been watching this and am wondering if it would have been better to buy something move in ready? I know it would have been a lot more expensive but with rennos would you come out ahead still?
Haha yeah in hindsight with all the damage I've found, I could have saved myself a year of trouble, and got a already renovated place for the same price as I'm going to end up spending, despite this, I am still happy with my choice.
1. I am not a house flipper, so I am less worried about the "profitability" of doing this
2. I find immense value and pleasure living in / with the labor of my own hands.
3. A great learning experience for someone in the world of architecture
4. It kick-started my UA-cam career, which for an independent artist, will be an important facet of my business / ability to afford to be self employed.
5. I love the idea of knowing my house inside and out by the time I'm done. You don't get that if you buy a house someone else renovated, and you might not know the corners they cut
@@ChrisHytha These are all really good points and can see why you'd go this route, and we get some great content out of it. I was just wondering since housing has become so outrageously expensive in my market, so saving up to get something move-in ready is becoming an increasingly preferred option.
3:49 - the termites at your place were well fed over the years