*edit* I'm now happily married, with 2 babies, my husband bought our home in 2022. I'm still a sucker for hair videos n clothing hauls.. my viewing preferences hasn't changed n YES I'd still totally binge watch these videos.
Merdos Cooper it’s because google turns on your mic 🎙 without your permission and is listening to everything your saying 24/7, in addition it tracks your location and camera 📸 to study you. In conclusion, your entire life is on you phone 📲 and google has its intel 24/7 without your consent to make sure you get the best advertising ads & content delivered to you & keep you in the site (UA-cam) as long as possible... in essence Google’s artificial intelligence, which UA-cam is a part of because they are owned by Google knows you better than you know yourself
Oh actually I love timelaps videos. A lot of people do! In wich is something created or imroved. House renos, garden make overs, car detailing, houswifes cleaning their houses... Yeah I know we are crazy...
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
High key might tell my dad about this opportunity. Lol people love time-lapsed videos like this and he's a master builder (has been doing carpentry and whatever else for a solid 22 years). He might not make bank, but it'd be satisfying to watch
Leah Lamipeti I like neutral too but we repainted our contractor brown house (inside) to a very pale grey that compliments any decor change we might do. It’s beautiful with greens and blues as well as warm colors even pink. I can’t remember the shade but we must have picked the right shade it’s not too cool or too warm 😃 . Our personal taste of decor (and our tendency to rearrange the house every few months) meant the walls have to be and stay the same- blank slate
I never understood this obsession americans have with this diarrhea color on the walls. And those nasty dirty looking carpets on the floor. It's like the default look of 90% of houses built in the US, diarrhea colored walls, white doors and dirty looking carpets, which are also very hard to clean and maintain.
Started off last fall 'not a builder' ... currently 'not bad at building' thanks to videos like this one. Very encouraging. I'm almost at the point of seeing the light at the end of my completed reno tunnel.
@@shermansheets Acid stained concrete and polished concrete wouldn't get replaced likely because it's the foundation itself, that doesn't make it deal to get wet. Of course the water and shit wouldn't ruin it, but you'd still be fighting mold and stuff pretty hard since even polished concrete is still porous. As for the tile, it's the grout that'll get you for the same reason.
I have a finished basement thats almost like a house underground, it was built in 1957 and it has a living room, bathroom with shower, kitchen, old wallpaper, a bedroom, wood flooring, and a workspace. I love my basement and its really cozy down here.
Just closed on my new house and came here looking for ideas to finish my basement. To see the process here, from start to finish was SO cool. Very well done. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
One piece of advice that will help, install a drip ceiling instead of the drywall. I cannot tell you how many times I opened up my ceiling tiles to run more electric, computer network likes, cable, etc. would be impossible to do with a drywalled ceiling.
I’ve been remodeling a damaged house with my dad, we only have about this much left to go and I can’t wait to move in. This video makes me feel relief it’ll be done before I know it.
"end up screwing in the drywall to (through) the bottom of the ductwork". You had me till this. Adding another possible point of failure for the hvac. Now it'll always have some additional hole to contend with and cleaning the ducts will be just that much more pain in the ass. I would have been more impressed if you did a 2x2 ceiling grid instead of hanging drywall to keep this simple.
I thought that at first but I think he just meant that they framed exactly even with the ductwork, so that the drywall is literally touching the ductwork with no gap. (You can see that towards the beginning). I don't think he drilled holes into the ducts.
The expansion and contraction of the ductwork will affect the drywall screws. Dust accumulation at the screws. Ductwork is not designed to have screws inserted.
Pretty much all new homes have the same ol paint color and carpet or some linoleum and those horrible blinds that break so easily. It's all very simple and boring. Charm is out of style for some reason. Maybe it coast too much🤷♀️
Just came across the video. You remind me of a contractor we’ve who builds 600k homes. He has a 3-5 year waiting list because of his attention to detail and quality of work. Your the only other contractor that I’ve came across that matches his level of experiences and care. Great 😊 job buddy! I remember helping my dad remodel our basement 40 years ago and I was hammering a nail in a stud. Now remember this is in the the early eighties when paneling was still in style. So my dad was just about to nail the fancy oak dark paneling to the 2 x 4 studs when he noticed I 🔨 hammered the bent nail in the stud. He looked at me with the stern look that I knew oh crap 💩 I’m going here it now look. He said son do you really think that’s expectable workmanship. Now remember, I’m fifteen. 🤷♂️ IDK, I have donkeys kong to play as soon as we hang these last few paneling. My response, no one’s going see the nail it’s be hidden by the paneling. My dads response was that in in thirty years when the next home owner remodels and decides to tear out the paneling he doesn’t want the next guy to say boy look at the crappy work this joker did. I still didn’t get his point quite that day but I pulled the nail for and hammered a new one in for the sake of being able to play donkey Kong. My dad passed on in 2012 but his importance of taking pride in your work has stuck with me and I have passed on that to my boys and they too take pride in their work as do my brother and my sisters boys and her daughters. They all would maybe their Grandpa proud. It’s the little things that count. Like the fold in the toilet paper roll. Yes we noticed, thanks for sharing and GodBless
Just really love people and companies that do quality work and pay attention to detail to get a final product that they would want for themselves if they were the customer. Great job!
Comments on this video go one of two ways: 1.) “No idea how this got on my recommended, but watched the whole thing” (me too though..?) And 2.) experts bashing all the subpar work this contractor has done that looks good to everyone non-experienced. If you’re bored just read the comment section it’s spICy.
great job . 18:44 that laundry room needs cabinets under that counter for detergent and other supply storage. I would also add top cabinets above that counter. You can never have enough storage to stay organized !
If moisture comes in behind the wall and reaches the wood, it needs to dry to the interior. With poly on it, it can't, so mold is more likely to grow with poly.
If they had sealed the basement walls prior to insulation would this still be an issue? Or would you still get mold/rot from interior moisture penetrating the drywall?
True, but the way he did it is fine, the poly isn’t against the concrete and from what I remember when I was building houses back in 08-10 that way is correct if not overkill. We usually only polyed the space between the ceiling and attic, since like he said, the paper is considered a vapor barrier.
That is not the correct way to insulate a basement. Need to start with foam. Do polyiso boards with all seams taped behind the studs or closed cell spray foam. And then do a batt insulation in the stud Bay on top of the foam ( flash and batt)
I wish my parents basement I used to live I was done better. I had a massive dehumidifier, those little containers that capture moisture. Yet the carpet always felt wet, the clothes in my drawers always felt wet, behind and under all furniture was moldy, and anything in my closet got moldy. It was a nightmare
That can lead to some really awful health conditions. I’m glad you didn’t mention any chest infections or asthma that could have easily arose (among other things)
@@bboy232 must have 2 exits atleast Minimum width of opening 20 in. Minimum height of opening 24 in. Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 ft. Maximum height from floor 44 in... if a fire were to happen at the stairs you need a way a way out the original window dimensions were far too small and too high to escape.
Every bedrooms must have a window big enough for ppl to get out in case of fire. My first thought was, never mess with foundation wall. Then, I hope proper drainage is put where they had to put the windows. NYC has a lot of homeowners who do illegal basement conversions... Without obtaining permit.
@9:48 you just screwed the ceiling drywall to the ducting. You're fired. 1: ducting isn't meant to hold any load other than itself. 2: due to the heat differential between the duct air and the room those cheap steal screws will form condensate and rust causing stains on the ceiling and eventually the screws will fail. Ideally all duct work would have at least 1 inch of air space or insulation between it and the drywall.
Agreed. A bit of sound insulation between the rooms and in the ceiling would have made a huge difference to the comfort and livability of this space. Imagine trying to sleep in one of those rooms while people are walking around upstairs. Otherwise, a pretty good project.
I’m about to take on a very similar project. I’m going to be doing it myself, which I’m a little nervous about, but this video gave me a lot of confidence. Watching the time-lapse was amazing to watch, and I’m so glad that you went back over and narrated all the steps. I can’t wait to get into my new home and start this project. Amazing job to you and your crew. Thank you!
@@angelgogogo hey! I did finally finish it, and it came out awesome! I did it all myself, except for the plumbing, I hired someone to finish the roughed in pipes. I went for an industrial pub look and I think I nailed it. I wish I could share photos on here haha I'm super proud of myself. Thank you for checking in, you gave me the confidence I needed!
@@scottkoenigsmark5739that’s awesome. I’m planning to finish my basement as well but I have zero experience. I’ve only changed out appliances recently , done some demolition and minimal drywall work in the past so I’m nervous 😬😅
Amazing job - the style is opposite my style but I,ve never had a contractor or worker do such a good job and even go the extra mile with attention to detail and even vacuuming!
@@LizM0888 Makes a nice home for the centipedes and spiders. They'll love the dark area under the steps! Dont ever open that door without a can of Raid in the other! lol
Between that, no additional header support after chopping out several feet of foundation, and vapor barrier over kraft paper faced insulation.. yeah, several things that made me glad this isn't my basement :) Though I fully expect equally bad things hidden behind the finished walls of my basement. And, I don't think I'll ever be a fan of a drywall finished ceiling in a basement space, if you ever need to get at the ducts, plumbing, electrical, you'll be cutting out sections and it just adds so much more hassle. Even if drop-ceilings aren't as fancy they're way more practical in a basement space.
I bought a foreclosure once that was once a basement as beautiful as this. When they lost the house, they went through that beautiful basement with a sledgehammer. I had to spend 2 days getting to look like the before picture in this video.
@@user-jt6nw6wm5q Like someone is strangling you. But not to the point that you can't breath, but rather so you are just getting enough air to stay alive.
Joe Kinchicken yea building code is vastly different in cold/warm-dry/wet climate geographical areas. Everyone does it slightly different to accommodate for that
You think they care look at that drywall work 20:59 far left door missing texture then the door in the middle left and right of it you can see the drywall seam. There is a lot of drywall issues all over to many to list. I would be embarrassed to post a video like this advertising your construction company. I counted like 30 things wrong but I was in the life and safety side before I retired at 24 for what I started online. My point is don't post a video bragging about your work when it looks like crap. I guess a fresh coat of paint can make crap look good.
The thing is (not trying to bash him) he didnt install the carpet the right way. He used a carpet positioning tool (ie. Knee kicker) instead of a power stretcher which voids all warranties on carpet. (Carpet has to be stretched 1% of its length, so for example his 31' drop would have to be stretched approximately 3.7 inches which a carpet positioning tool (knee kicker) can never achieve. Most installers use them still but only because it is generally faster. I know because I have been in Sales and Install for the past 11 years. That was one thing that put me off about this otherwise great video. Keep up the great work otherwise
Yuriy Rusko still applies just like regular the hot and cold would still be coming from the same place. i personally would use a 2 inch thick foam insulation board and then an r-15 faced insulation roll for a basement because the foam boards are anti rot and would create a very good waterbarrier considering any crack would leak and potentially make the insulation all moldy
@@swizzopguwop7883 Upstairs, the moist air is coming from inside the warmed house, and is met with cold air from outside. The vapor barrier prevents moisture from getting into the wall cavity. In the basement, everything is reversed, with the moisture coming in through the foundation. Hence any moisture barrier should be placed directly on the foundation wall, to protect the insulation. If you're using rigid insulation that acts as its own moisture barrier, then it goes right on the foundation wall and you don't have a problem.
@@swizzopguwop7883 You got it right pal! Snug-fitting 2" rigid insulation is the way to go. Allows for air transfer and breathing. And any moisture can be solved with a dehumidifier. No risk of mold. I would even say the r-15 is overkill. If you get the rigid panels cut in well. As for the water barrier aspect, though, rigid insulation will do nothing to prevent water seepage (apart from not getting wet as you note). That's a problem that needs to be addressed outside the home.
I just ripped out a wall covered in black mold in my basement that had insulation, plastic vapor barrier and drywall on top. There was mold everywhere between the plastic and the backside of the drywall. After taking out the wall down to the concrete wall there is no moisture on the wall. So that plastic vapor barrier against the drywall created a place for condensation to build up with no airflow for it to dry. Wish I could upload a photo to show you. Like previous comment, you need rigid insulation, then studs then drywall. Plastic next to drywall will trap moisture against the drywall and not letting it dry.
Some of the best work I've ever seen. Your attention to detail was great. How long did the entire job take from beginning to end? Also the average cost on this project was?
I cannot speak for the cost on this project but, we finished off ours late last year. Obviously it’s hard to tell for sure but, by my estimation our basement is very close to what this was. We did a few things a little different but, all said and done we spent just over 22k. We only had to have one egress window cut because on the backside of the basement it is a walk out. Also that was with my brother in law and myself doing 85% of the work ourselves.
@@Ces999919822What state are you located in? I want to do something similar as well. I don’t have nearly as much experience as these guys or you and your brother. But I want to assist someone in transforming my basement into an apartment. My basement is similar to the one in the video as well with an exit to the backyard. Is it around the same pricing no matter what state you’re in or does code regulations play a part in how expensive it’ll get state to state?
@@ania3663 that’s a tough question because we bought all the materials prior to this massive inflation we’re all dealing with now. I’m in Missouri, so prices run right around average here. I’m sure if you’re in places like NY and California, it could be more pricey. The other thing to take into account is the tools. I already had all the tools before I started this project, so all I needed was the materials. Definitely call the city or county inspector where you live and they’ll gladly share with you all the code requirements. Good luck.
EarendilTheBlessed your friend should have sued that contractors and more than likely the contractor was not licensed and no permit was pulled which is bad bad for resale
Ambrose Ajaelo I was a labourer that was paid to carry drywall 1. It sucks 2. They’re carrying it horrendously 3. It really throws your body off balance with prolonged exposure, by time I left my left shoulder rested higher than my right. It has now corrected with time
I read through the comments, and, as expected, I knew some comedian would put, “Amazing how they did this in 23 minutes.” Beat me to the punch…. Amazing work! wish I could do it. I know the customer was pleased. I know most contractors do not disclose price, but I know this had to cost $25K to $30K. I may be low….
This looks nice but I would never use any products that mold can use as a food source in a basement such as wood studs, paper backed drywall or carpet and definitely not plastic as a vapor barrier.
Wood studs are a better choice then steel studs, because even with a sil gasket underneath the bottom track if any moisture gets in(which it will), it will rust out and your wall will start moving and crack all the tape joints around the rusted out bottom track
Not really. He used a wide angle lens for most shots, it’s two tiny bedrooms and a thin/ long living room.. laundry and bath are decent, but that’s still really small IMO
Lightning McQueen i legit was wondering the same. The lowest point of ground exterior of that house goes straight to a window doesn’t sound smart to me
You dig a few inches below the bottom of the window and dig the ground a slight slant away from the house so that it drains below and away from the windows. Usually gravel is used on the ground in front of the window for drainage.
@@darlingnikki778 I was about to ask same question. It depends on type of the ground, how good it absorbs the water, how often it rains and how much at a time. Also I haven't seen any rebars in concrete. Some one cut the corners. It will crack over time. Damp imminent.
*edit* I'm now happily married, with 2 babies, my husband bought our home in 2022. I'm still a sucker for hair videos n clothing hauls.. my viewing preferences hasn't changed n YES I'd still totally binge watch these videos.
Haha! Glad to have you aboard! More videos coming soon!
omg same!
Merdos Cooper it’s because google turns on your mic 🎙 without your permission and is listening to everything your saying 24/7, in addition it tracks your location and camera 📸 to study you.
In conclusion, your entire life is on you phone 📲 and google has its intel 24/7 without your consent to make sure you get the best advertising ads & content delivered to you & keep you in the site (UA-cam) as long as possible... in essence Google’s artificial intelligence, which UA-cam is a part of because they are owned by Google knows you better than you know yourself
Same here 🙋♀️
Merdos Cooper LITERALLY SAME
Welcome back to another “why is this in my recommended” video. Solid video tho keep up the good work.
Tim Hogan I swear I see this comment everywhere
Oh actually I love timelaps videos. A lot of people do! In wich is something created or imroved. House renos, garden make overs, car detailing, houswifes cleaning their houses... Yeah I know we are crazy...
About how much could someone expect to pay for this type job? Roughly?
Lol. I enjoy it tho
Only one video?! I was getting ready to binge watch your whole upload list 😩 very nice work!
Honestly
Same
Same!
Y’all like this kind of stuff??? I can upload stuff like this
Same!!!
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
no one:
youtube: wanna watch this contractor finish a basement?
me: yes
Yes. Because I live in TX so we don't have basements and I just live vicariously.
Yes. I live in Florida and we don’t have basements. I do have a garage though
High key might tell my dad about this opportunity. Lol people love time-lapsed videos like this and he's a master builder (has been doing carpentry and whatever else for a solid 22 years). He might not make bank, but it'd be satisfying to watch
I’m trying to finish my garage so I guess this is why it came up ol
Somehow it knew I was going to finish my own basement this winter.
I’m 15 and I’m really interested in having a job like this in the future. So happy this was recommended to me
Kurt 31 keep grinding look into what union you can join that does these type of jobs
Yup... You want to try and find a union job...
It's a cut throat business.
My dad hated the unions I recommend going independent but that is not everyones thing. It pays more to be independent
Alrik Anderson paying for your health insurance will delete any extra income as a independent.
The famous “renter’s beige”! I did not notice that all the houses I ever rented were beige, until I read a comment on another channel.
Leah Lamipeti hides dirt and minor damage well but it doesn’t look very nice
Elin Winblad I have to admit I tend to lean more towards to neutral tones myself! I’m a sucker for the beiges!
Leah Lamipeti I like neutral too but we repainted our contractor brown house (inside) to a very pale grey that compliments any decor change we might do. It’s beautiful with greens and blues as well as warm colors even pink. I can’t remember the shade but we must have picked the right shade it’s not too cool or too warm 😃 . Our personal taste of decor (and our tendency to rearrange the house every few months) meant the walls have to be and stay the same- blank slate
Omg my place I rent is beige same color 😂
I never understood this obsession americans have with this diarrhea color on the walls. And those nasty dirty looking carpets on the floor. It's like the default look of 90% of houses built in the US, diarrhea colored walls, white doors and dirty looking carpets, which are also very hard to clean and maintain.
Started off last fall 'not a builder' ... currently 'not bad at building' thanks to videos like this one.
Very encouraging. I'm almost at the point of seeing the light at the end of my completed reno tunnel.
Carpeted basements are all fun and games until the sumppump fails
And then carpet is extremely quick and easy to remove, and cheap to replace.
Any flooring would need to be replaced
@@cm01 Porcelain tile, Acid stained concrete, Polished Concrete, and Ceramic tile will not need to be replaced if the basement floods.
That's cold 😨
@@shermansheets Acid stained concrete and polished concrete wouldn't get replaced likely because it's the foundation itself, that doesn't make it deal to get wet. Of course the water and shit wouldn't ruin it, but you'd still be fighting mold and stuff pretty hard since even polished concrete is still porous. As for the tile, it's the grout that'll get you for the same reason.
amazing how he did all of this in just 23 minutes
You estupid
Gerardo Jaimes actually you are
@@NECROMANCER20 fax
I've seen one done in 10mins
I know right😆🙃
Take a drink every time he says “it worked out really well”!
4am W 😂
I would never get dehydrated 🤣
"OH FUCK!!"
I have a finished basement thats almost like a house underground, it was built in 1957 and it has a living room, bathroom with shower, kitchen, old wallpaper, a bedroom, wood flooring, and a workspace. I love my basement and its really cozy down here.
I didn’t realize how many codes my basement apartment breaks, lol 😅
No egress, no insurance coverage in case of fire. Giant risk for the rent.
My old apartment (2nd floor) had a light switch IN the shower 😆
Same😯😉
@@ElinWinblad noooo holy shit
@@ElinWinblad I'm shocked they did that
Already looks 20 years old with that texture, colour and carpet.
BMHS Kinda like that aesthetic to be honest, it gives this cozy feeling.
@@arthurmorgan3260 gives the feeling of sweet sweet asbestos lath and plaster.
Tristan Redman 😂
What do you mean? Looks like the place my family moved into brand new back in 2001- OH GOD I'M OLD
LMAOOOO GOOD ONE M8 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Step one: Have a large basement that isn't being used for anything.
Funny that this was recommended to me. Because I have a basement like this.
Bluetenit same! i don’t usually watch vids like this either
Very common in the midwest
Mads Feierskov my basement is WAY crowded but my parents and I want to re-do it so we can use it for stuff
Mads Feierskov I HAVE A HUGE BASEMENT AND ATTIC BUT OUR AUNTIE WONT KET US GO IN THIER 😭😭
Just closed on my new house and came here looking for ideas to finish my basement. To see the process here, from start to finish was SO cool. Very well done. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
One piece of advice that will help, install a drip ceiling instead of the drywall. I cannot tell you how many times I opened up my ceiling tiles to run more electric, computer network likes, cable, etc. would be impossible to do with a drywalled ceiling.
Take a shot every time he says "very strong, very sturdy"
I'm drunk 🤦♂️
I vant yu tooo dye bfcose I isnt dnurk.
Haha. To funny.
Every single time he says “really”
@Frank L 😂😂😂😂😂
"That worked out really nice" should be the title of the video
I was just thinking that.lmao how many times do you think he said that?
Yeah, that would work out really nice
I’ve been remodeling a damaged house with my dad, we only have about this much left to go and I can’t wait to move in. This video makes me feel relief it’ll be done before I know it.
I can't believe I just watched this entire video without stopping it. Very good job to all who worked on this project.
"end up screwing in the drywall to (through) the bottom of the ductwork". You had me till this. Adding another possible point of failure for the hvac. Now it'll always have some additional hole to contend with and cleaning the ducts will be just that much more pain in the ass. I would have been more impressed if you did a 2x2 ceiling grid instead of hanging drywall to keep this simple.
I thought that at first but I think he just meant that they framed exactly even with the ductwork, so that the drywall is literally touching the ductwork with no gap. (You can see that towards the beginning). I don't think he drilled holes into the ducts.
It would lower the ceiling even more.
The expansion and contraction of the ductwork will affect the drywall screws. Dust accumulation at the screws.
Ductwork is not designed to have screws inserted.
Alex Tomanovich he said he screwed the dry wall into the bottom of the ducts. If you watch the video you can see him doing it as well.
Cant believe he did that..
Thank you for your video! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for, as I need to do the same to my basement. This is simply gorgeous!
I'm going to do for you let me know I'm in Atlanta
@@martinezrenovacion2687 how much for 2000sqf 2 bed 1 bath like this but I want a small kitchen as well
The frame rate of the camera made it look like the guy that was vacuuming was sliding across the floor
When you said folding table I thought how does that table fold up. Lol
The Cynic folding clothes u brick
Best part is 18:21. Your feet never changed position as he was vacuuming. Lol. Stayed shoulder width apart the entire time.
lol
i was thinking the same thing 😂
lmao he moonwalked
he has on the shoe glides so he doesn't mess the floor up. you slide around in them.
imagine constructing a brand new basement to add THAT paint and carpet
What’s wrong with it?
🤣🤣🤣 its not that bad...it makes the place look warm and inviting
They wanted it too look similar to the upstairs...?
And that counter and sink...
Pretty much all new homes have the same ol paint color and carpet or some linoleum and those horrible blinds that break so easily. It's all very simple and boring. Charm is out of style for some reason. Maybe it coast too much🤷♀️
He did a great job but the client has awful taste in paint colors.
It’s not that bad. It’s great for messy tenants and trust me MOST tenants are messy.
It's meant to be NEUTRAL. Earthy tones are cool. I like it. 👍
Speak for yourself kid, absolutely nothing wrong with that color.
Sanghamitra Gautam I hate the popcorn paint style. Could go for new style like today.
Sanghamitra Gautam not really it’s a basic color that is compatible with a lot of others and makes the rooms look bigger
This makes me wanna be a general contractor looks very satisfying with a Big variety of work.
Greg Walker dusty dirty work ruin clothes
@@christianflores3437 Grow a pair of balls.....
Just came across the video. You remind me of a contractor we’ve who builds 600k homes. He has a 3-5 year waiting list because of his attention to detail and quality of work. Your the only other contractor that I’ve came across that matches his level of experiences and care. Great 😊 job buddy! I remember helping my dad remodel our basement 40 years ago and I was hammering a nail in a stud. Now remember this is in the the early eighties when paneling was still in style. So my dad was just about to nail the fancy oak dark paneling to the 2 x 4 studs when he noticed I 🔨 hammered the bent nail in the stud. He looked at me with the stern look that I knew oh crap 💩 I’m going here it now look. He said son do you really think that’s expectable workmanship. Now remember, I’m fifteen. 🤷♂️ IDK, I have donkeys kong to play as soon as we hang these last few paneling. My response, no one’s going see the nail it’s be hidden by the paneling. My dads response was that in in thirty years when the next home owner remodels and decides to tear out the paneling he doesn’t want the next guy to say boy look at the crappy work this joker did. I still didn’t get his point quite that day but I pulled the nail for and hammered a new one in for the sake of being able to play donkey Kong. My dad passed on in 2012 but his importance of taking pride in your work has stuck with me and I have passed on that to my boys and they too take pride in their work as do my brother and my sisters boys and her daughters. They all would maybe their Grandpa proud. It’s the little things that count. Like the fold in the toilet paper roll. Yes we noticed, thanks for sharing and GodBless
Me: it's 2am, time to go to sleep.
Also me: Ooh let's stay up and watch a guy build rooms in a basement..
XSAoRAD me currently
Not really sure why I’m watching this video but I enjoyed it 😂 thanks for sharing .
A general contractor that installs carpet is something you wouldn’t expect
Just really love people and companies that do quality work and pay attention to detail to get a final product that they would want for themselves if they were the customer. Great job!
Comments on this video go one of two ways:
1.) “No idea how this got on my recommended, but watched the whole thing” (me too though..?)
And 2.) experts bashing all the subpar work this contractor has done that looks good to everyone non-experienced.
If you’re bored just read the comment section it’s spICy.
great job . 18:44 that laundry room needs cabinets under that counter for detergent and other supply storage. I would also add top cabinets above that counter. You can never have enough storage to stay organized !
Now this is nice! I don’t have a basement but now I want one.
OMGGG I can’t imagine how much this costs! Excellent job! I love the way you describe everything in such detail! Thank you
Wow love the time lapse, love the narration, love the before, during and after. Keep posting.
If moisture comes in behind the wall and reaches the wood, it needs to dry to the interior. With poly on it, it can't, so mold is more likely to grow with poly.
If they had sealed the basement walls prior to insulation would this still be an issue? Or would you still get mold/rot from interior moisture penetrating the drywall?
Agree it actually is worse adding the poly on top
It is a bad idea to have a vapor barrier on both sides of the insulation. You are almost guaranteed to hold moisture in the summer and winter.
True, but the way he did it is fine, the poly isn’t against the concrete and from what I remember when I was building houses back in 08-10 that way is correct if not overkill. We usually only polyed the space between the ceiling and attic, since like he said, the paper is considered a vapor barrier.
That is not the correct way to insulate a basement. Need to start with foam. Do polyiso boards with all seams taped behind the studs or closed cell spray foam. And then do a batt insulation in the stud Bay on top of the foam ( flash and batt)
Great job, but damn. I would’ve insulated between the joists!
This job seems fun to do. I’m very hands on and my mom always has me painting or fixing walls for her. Might have to send my resume 😂
I wish my parents basement I used to live I was done better. I had a massive dehumidifier, those little containers that capture moisture. Yet the carpet always felt wet, the clothes in my drawers always felt wet, behind and under all furniture was moldy, and anything in my closet got moldy. It was a nightmare
That's how it was with my parents basement to the point where they had to get it redone.
That can lead to some really awful health conditions. I’m glad you didn’t mention any chest infections or asthma that could have easily arose (among other things)
I feel like I'm gonna start walking around saying "very strong very sturdy"
Being a home inspector when I saw the video thumbnail of before and after, I thought alright let's see if they actually install an egress. Good job!
why install an egress window?
@@bboy232 must have 2 exits atleast Minimum width of opening 20 in. Minimum height of opening 24 in. Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 ft. Maximum height from floor 44 in... if a fire were to happen at the stairs you need a way a way out the original window dimensions were far too small and too high to escape.
@@bboy232 It's a fire escape,you have to have it by law.
Every bedrooms must have a window big enough for ppl to get out in case of fire.
My first thought was, never mess with foundation wall. Then, I hope proper drainage is put where they had to put the windows.
NYC has a lot of homeowners who do illegal basement conversions... Without obtaining permit.
I need all this done to my basement i would be the one of many happiest man around
If I have space like that I will absolutely build a home theater room
Very well done. The pride you take in your work shows.
@9:48 you just screwed the ceiling drywall to the ducting. You're fired. 1: ducting isn't meant to hold any load other than itself. 2: due to the heat differential between the duct air and the room those cheap steal screws will form condensate and rust causing stains on the ceiling and eventually the screws will fail. Ideally all duct work would have at least 1 inch of air space or insulation between it and the drywall.
Spot on. I didn't even think about the staining from the screws due to condensation.
What is code on framing too? Looks like the studs are like 20-24" on center, is 16" on center not code or recommended?
Ok bob the builder
I'm a small contractor in Louisiana and I think y'all did a very good job good craftsmanship thumbs up
Can I ask why no sound proofing was considered being installed on the ceiling? All that sound from upstairs is gonna annoy the new tenants!
The same tenants will be upstairs as well. The house it being rented to 1 tenant.
I would think they would use sound proofing insulation between the bedrooms and bathroom. It's the small things that make a big difference.
@@PimpSolja49 heh I still have asbestos insulation
@@PimpSolja49 privilege
Agreed. A bit of sound insulation between the rooms and in the ceiling would have made a huge difference to the comfort and livability of this space. Imagine trying to sleep in one of those rooms while people are walking around upstairs. Otherwise, a pretty good project.
I’m about to take on a very similar project. I’m going to be doing it myself, which I’m a little nervous about, but this video gave me a lot of confidence. Watching the time-lapse was amazing to watch, and I’m so glad that you went back over and narrated all the steps. I can’t wait to get into my new home and start this project. Amazing job to you and your crew. Thank you!
hello, how did it go? did you do it?
@@angelgogogo hey! I did finally finish it, and it came out awesome! I did it all myself, except for the plumbing, I hired someone to finish the roughed in pipes. I went for an industrial pub look and I think I nailed it. I wish I could share photos on here haha I'm super proud of myself. Thank you for checking in, you gave me the confidence I needed!
@@scottkoenigsmark5739 awesome, congratulations!!
@@scottkoenigsmark5739that’s awesome. I’m planning to finish my basement as well but I have zero experience. I’ve only changed out appliances recently , done some demolition and minimal drywall work in the past so I’m nervous 😬😅
Also to add finsihed basements are my favorites parts of the house
The randomness of my first recommended video being from in town
Amazing job - the style is opposite my style but I,ve never had a contractor or worker do such a good job and even go the extra mile with attention to detail and even vacuuming!
No soundproofing insulation in the ceiling or channels for the drywall. That is going to suck.
i agree
You know I added that in my own place and i don't notice any difference at all not worth the $$
@@husher5142 I did Roxul Rockwool and though it helps with sharp noises (dropping small items) It does nothing for footsteps unfortunately.
I think special drywall is needed, not insulation mats. Home depot sells this drywall.
I am worried about those big windows. Imagine when it rains good, you gonna have a pool of water behind that window.
Drop dead gorgeous! You must be so proud of your work. This is just amazing, I would love a basement like this.
Heck yeah right. Not the sterio type of a basement all creepy. This is such a beauty
@@LizM0888 Makes a nice home for the centipedes and spiders. They'll love the dark area under the steps! Dont ever open that door without a can of Raid in the other! lol
I am from Spokane, Wa! Had to finish watching this video just because of that.
"turned out very nice, very strong very sturdy"
Take a shot every time he mentions the electrical closet
Nobody:
Zem: Uses “really well!” In every other sentence
This is what hard work looks like. I bet your clients were happy ASF
After watching this I decided I could paint my house. Half way through painting first room I said fuck it and hired someone.
🤣🤣
What I really appreciate is that everything turned out really well or really nice.
Count how many times he said “Worked out really well”
Anyone else see him use the ductwork as a drywall hanger at 9:45
Between that, no additional header support after chopping out several feet of foundation, and vapor barrier over kraft paper faced insulation.. yeah, several things that made me glad this isn't my basement :)
Though I fully expect equally bad things hidden behind the finished walls of my basement. And, I don't think I'll ever be a fan of a drywall finished ceiling in a basement space, if you ever need to get at the ducts, plumbing, electrical, you'll be cutting out sections and it just adds so much more hassle. Even if drop-ceilings aren't as fancy they're way more practical in a basement space.
cutting Foundation wall sure sounds like a great idea
Gta 500 lol you obviously don’t know building code or how load bearing walls work
I bought a foreclosure once that was once a basement as beautiful as this. When they lost the house, they went through that beautiful basement with a sledgehammer. I had to spend 2 days getting to look like the before picture in this video.
Cutting into that foundation gave me alot of anxiety.
@@user-jt6nw6wm5q Like someone is strangling you. But not to the point that you can't breath, but rather so you are just getting enough air to stay alive.
Sebastian Lange you should see someone about that. It’s not normal....
@@user-jt6nw6wm5q Bruh lmao.
I would recommend to put window mental.
"No spot was overlooked" Um, check the mudding/taping job at 20:59 on either side of that door. Texture doesn't hide anything, kids.
rwdplz1 Good eye👍
Joe Kinchicken yea building code is vastly different in cold/warm-dry/wet climate geographical areas. Everyone does it slightly different to accommodate for that
Screwing into a hvac duct to hang Sheetrock is not ok , double vapor barrier is not ok....
i was searching for this, lol
You think they care look at that drywall work 20:59 far left door missing texture then the door in the middle left and right of it you can see the drywall seam. There is a lot of drywall issues all over to many to list. I would be embarrassed to post a video like this advertising your construction company. I counted like 30 things wrong but I was in the life and safety side before I retired at 24 for what I started online. My point is don't post a video bragging about your work when it looks like crap. I guess a fresh coat of paint can make crap look good.
It doesn't look like moisture resistant drywall in the bathroom either and I'm no expert.
Yep! Just posted the very same things before I read this comment.
@Mykel Hardin It ABSOLUTELY is. And this has been known for at least 2 decades.
You guys did an exceptional job. Great video and narration.
I can see all your joints through the texture and paint
yeah look at 20:59 it's really bad!
You can totally see the drywall joints 🧐
21:01 needs two passes
Very nice clean work, I'm impressed that you did not use sub-trades eg. carpet installers, tapers. Pull up your pants and keep up the good work!
Should've on the carpet!
The thing is (not trying to bash him) he didnt install the carpet the right way. He used a carpet positioning tool (ie. Knee kicker) instead of a power stretcher which voids all warranties on carpet. (Carpet has to be stretched 1% of its length, so for example his 31' drop would have to be stretched approximately 3.7 inches which a carpet positioning tool (knee kicker) can never achieve. Most installers use them still but only because it is generally faster.
I know because I have been in Sales and Install for the past 11 years. That was one thing that put me off about this otherwise great video. Keep up the great work otherwise
I could live in that basement it’s so nice!
That orange peel makes the brand new basement look 60 years old
maybe the owners wanted it. we never know..
It's called texturing, not orange peel. It's used because it easily hides the seams between the drywall and any imperfections but is still subtle
yeah I hate that
You look like you get bullied
they did it because they cant mud, look at all the uneven lines everywhere.
Definitely getting hired when it's time for my renovation
Vapor barrier on the INSIDE of insulation in a basement? Can you explain that logic?
Also, screwing drywall to the vent ducts is definitely not okay.
I thought the same... Screwing drywall to ductwork....Mike Holmes would not be pleased at all!!!!
Yuriy Rusko still applies just like regular the hot and cold would still be coming from the same place. i personally would use a 2 inch thick foam insulation board and then an r-15 faced insulation roll for a basement because the foam boards are anti rot and would create a very good waterbarrier considering any crack would leak and potentially make the insulation all moldy
@@swizzopguwop7883 Upstairs, the moist air is coming from inside the warmed house, and is met with cold air from outside. The vapor barrier prevents moisture from getting into the wall cavity.
In the basement, everything is reversed, with the moisture coming in through the foundation. Hence any moisture barrier should be placed directly on the foundation wall, to protect the insulation.
If you're using rigid insulation that acts as its own moisture barrier, then it goes right on the foundation wall and you don't have a problem.
@@swizzopguwop7883 You got it right pal! Snug-fitting 2" rigid insulation is the way to go. Allows for air transfer and breathing. And any moisture can be solved with a dehumidifier. No risk of mold.
I would even say the r-15 is overkill. If you get the rigid panels cut in well.
As for the water barrier aspect, though, rigid insulation will do nothing to prevent water seepage (apart from not getting wet as you note). That's a problem that needs to be addressed outside the home.
I just ripped out a wall covered in black mold in my basement that had insulation, plastic vapor barrier and drywall on top. There was mold everywhere between the plastic and the backside of the drywall. After taking out the wall down to the concrete wall there is no moisture on the wall. So that plastic vapor barrier against the drywall created a place for condensation to build up with no airflow for it to dry. Wish I could upload a photo to show you. Like previous comment, you need rigid insulation, then studs then drywall. Plastic next to drywall will trap moisture against the drywall and not letting it dry.
That's an excellent remodel because without the description I would have assumed that was upstairs...
Some of the best work I've ever seen. Your attention to detail was great. How long did the entire job take from beginning to end? Also the average cost on this project was?
I cannot speak for the cost on this project but, we finished off ours late last year. Obviously it’s hard to tell for sure but, by my estimation our basement is very close to what this was. We did a few things a little different but, all said and done we spent just over 22k. We only had to have one egress window cut because on the backside of the basement it is a walk out. Also that was with my brother in law and myself doing 85% of the work ourselves.
@@Ces999919822What state are you located in? I want to do something similar as well. I don’t have nearly as much experience as these guys or you and your brother. But I want to assist someone in transforming my basement into an apartment. My basement is similar to the one in the video as well with an exit to the backyard.
Is it around the same pricing no matter what state you’re in or does code regulations play a part in how expensive it’ll get state to state?
@@ania3663 that’s a tough question because we bought all the materials prior to this massive inflation we’re all dealing with now. I’m in Missouri, so prices run right around average here. I’m sure if you’re in places like NY and California, it could be more pricey. The other thing to take into account is the tools. I already had all the tools before I started this project, so all I needed was the materials. Definitely call the city or county inspector where you live and they’ll gladly share with you all the code requirements. Good luck.
Major air leakage from all those drywall screws going into the ductwork. Never do this.
I got a friend whos contractor made a hole in the ductwork to pass plumbing. Brilliant!
No one should hire this Contractor. I can see many things that they did wrong that in the future will be a bitch.
@@RabbitsInBlack Yeah, this is a really screwed up job.
EarendilTheBlessed your friend should have sued that contractors and more than likely the contractor was not licensed and no permit was pulled which is bad bad for resale
@@janeljones5906 sued? That's a bit far just get him to sort it or get your money back.
When the basement is prettier than your house 🧐🙄🙄😭
I sat and watched this whole video. You did your thing!
@ 20:59 you can see the drywall seems real bad. And some other parts in the video you can see more.
jeff adams oh yeah their mud was too thin there. Or they only did two coats instead of three. Or they didn’t mound it on the seam.
Yeah. I think he expected his texturing technique to cover up the joints. Looks like he used a hopper to spray joint compound everywhere.
When he said to carry the dry board by hand I was like boi of course we would carry it by hand
Ambrose Ajaelo I was a labourer that was paid to carry drywall
1. It sucks
2. They’re carrying it horrendously
3. It really throws your body off balance with prolonged exposure, by time I left my left shoulder rested higher than my right. It has now corrected with time
@@pokeboy248 Screws up your spine too. The carriers help a bit, but mainly on stairs.
Could of brought all the drywall in threw window before you installed windows it would of been a lot easier.
@@pokeboy248 whaaa
Oh man, that looks great. Wish you were in the KCMO area.
I read through the comments, and, as expected, I knew some comedian would put, “Amazing how they did this in 23 minutes.” Beat me to the punch….
Amazing work! wish I could do it. I know the customer was pleased.
I know most contractors do not disclose price, but I know this had to cost $25K to $30K. I may be low….
You can see the drywall horizontal seams in some areas.
And the gap in the bathroom between the baseboards and the tile
Another episode of “What COVID has brought to me today”
Looks like everything came out of Home Depot.
I’m sure it did lmao
This is exactly what I am doing thank you so much for this it’s so motivational
"it worked out really well"
Don’t ask me why this was in my suggestions
Don’t ask me why I clicked on it
This looks nice but I would never use any products that mold can use as a food source in a basement such as wood studs, paper backed drywall or carpet and definitely not plastic as a vapor barrier.
Wood studs are a better choice then steel studs, because even with a sil gasket underneath the bottom track if any moisture gets in(which it will), it will rust out and your wall will start moving and crack all the tape joints around the rusted out bottom track
Just the basement could be an entire house!! Like omg that is huge!!
Not really. He used a wide angle lens for most shots, it’s two tiny bedrooms and a thin/ long living room.. laundry and bath are decent, but that’s still really small IMO
Great work!!!
Me a 15 year old boy watching this having no idea what they are doing but still being entertained........ 👁👄👁
You guys went crazy on this job 🔥🔥🔥
I’m just wondering what’s gonna happen when it rains with those widows is it all just gonna pool up or is there some sort of drain?
Lightning McQueen i legit was wondering the same. The lowest point of ground exterior of that house goes straight to a window doesn’t sound smart to me
You dig a few inches below the bottom of the window and dig the ground a slight slant away from the house so that it drains below and away from the windows. Usually gravel is used on the ground in front of the window for drainage.
Nikki Hurst that makes sense
@@darlingnikki778 I was about to ask same question. It depends on type of the ground, how good it absorbs the water, how often it rains and how much at a time. Also I haven't seen any rebars in concrete. Some one cut the corners. It will crack over time. Damp imminent.
Usually there is a drain and it is tied into the weeping tile. No mention of it in vid, but hopefully that was the way it was done.
Me: why tf is this in my recommended
*watched it
Also me: does not have a basement