A few things... 1) Apologies for the inconsistent audio! 🤪 2) The renovation cost about $3,200 worth of materials. 3) The vanity was purchased through Costco for $800 4) The tub reglazing has held up wonderfully Thanks for all the feedback everyone!
@Brian Fisherman what won't last, specifically? He removed, replaced, and reinforced the subflooring, added ceramic tile, replaced old or broken valves, replaced faucet trims, replaced the vanity with a granite top replacement, and painted and trimmed off everything. He hired a plumber and a reglazing company. Not seeing where that will all break in a short time.
Will let the pros do the work. It looks easy when you watch it coz they are pros. They know what they're gonna do. They are experienced on these things. I wont waste my time and money if i.make a mistake or it didnt end up like you want it to. Just make extra hours on where you are good at and look for reasonable rates in the market. Ask people who had it so you know if they did a good job before hiring them. Less stress! The most important thing! Good luck...
leckers15 Certain projects seem easy... Anything involving plumbing should probably be done by a professional. I work with low voltage so I think I would find electrical work pretty easy and if you have the breaker off, you'll reduce your chances of getting shocked. Plumbing seems too risky for a regular person
Same bro, but I plan on investing in real estate so being able to do a bathroom remodel means not paying ten grand to a contractor to do it wrong and need more money and not get it done on time, and I can always hire helping hands and show them what to do.
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We are going to attempt this exact same project next week, will keep you posted on how it turn out since we are in our late 50’s and no way near do we have any contracting experience 😂
@ dwhatts1 Right! The whole time I'm thinking this same sh*t. I don't believe that he has no experience... From the measuring to the laying the flooring, what he do, UA-cam the sh*t? If so damn, because I can UA-cam it and still manage to fuk up, at least on the first try. This man nailed it his first go...
Not bad! A few tips from a professional tile & bath contractor: 1) Backerboard should ALWAYS be put down with thinset everywhere underneath. Thinset is necessary for proper support. Also, if there's low spots, it should be corrected with self leveler. Not floated with thinset. I personally use an uncoupling membrane such as DITRA for my tile underlayment. Faster, easier, & better performance than backerboard. And on a floor that small, the extra cost is just a few dollars. 2) Although the tub walls will likely not see much water, you probably would have used some kind of waterproofing over the sheetrock such as KERDI. Or even used 1/2" backerboard with a liquid waterproofing membrane. 3) I saw that your dad was actually back buttering all the tiles. Excellent! Lots of folks (even some "pros") skip this crucial step. Proper mortar coverage is insanely important for tile project to actually last.
@@abistrawberries Backbuttering is using the flat side of your trowel to coat the back side of the tiles before setting them. It's crucial for proper mortar coverage and bond strength.
If only I could measure, saw, do carpentry, paint, use a saw, design, do plumbing, understand electrical wiring, spackle, use a power drill, have drywall skills, lay down cement, demolition and frame I could totally do this.
Save yourself strain, pain and possible damage.....buy a set of knee pads. You'll be able to use them for other household and some car repairs/maintenance in the future.
This has to be a woman making this comment. Only women will see a man do hard labor, and than make some comment on how the woman was brave or supportive. He didn't flood the bathroom. He got water on the floor and cleaned it up. Than continued to work for months to provide her with a amazingly renovated bathroom, and saved them 7k in costs.
i forgot I even made this comment lol Anyway... they both seem like great people who are very happy together and have each other’s best interests at heart. They’re both supportive of each other and I admired that ..
This is the most realistic makeover video on youtube so people like me can totally relate and be prepared for what's coming for us. Brilliant job. Blessed your family too 👍
Don't do it, its a trap! Free time, money and self pride all gone. jk... rules of measuring apply, make sure you measure properly so you only do it once.
Easy to see why bathrooms and kitchens cost so much when you start doing it yourself. They have to factor in potential problems and there are usually several of those. You did a great job, looks beautiful.
Yeah to tell you the truth, this house is new and so easy to work with!! Try working in an old house with plaster walls, uneven wall studs, old fiberglass insulation that will stay on you and everything else for days, rotten subfloor...that's gonna be a totally different story.
justwatchingrandomly Same here, my husband is not with it at all. He has a friend who built his own house. I’m like, “Frank can provide consultation.” Worse case scenario, we have to call a professional. I have a watched a million tiling, DIY remodel videos and he won’t even let me redo the tile on the floor in the half bath. He’s so scary😂😂😥😥
From one DIYer to another, great work on this! It can be a pain to film everything but you hung in there and now you're empowering others on their projects.
@@johnsmith-qe2fd If you were a woman...you would understand my comment!!! Just having to explain it is a turn off!! And no this is not a dig at you...its meant for people who get it!!
@@johnsmith-qe2fd and furthermore...with you being a man...isn't that what you would like to do...turn someone on by working with your hands and figuring it out to show you have mechanical skills when it comes to putting things together...?? Just saying!
No no, you and dad definitely done this before. I’ve worked with ppl who haven’t done this work before and their work was literally NO WHERE NEAR YOUR WORK. Great job!!!
@@TheQuadView1 I filmed a custom desk I made, and a few other small projects... but then life goes on. Plus I haven't finished editing the last 10 vacations. Anyways, nice stuff!!
@@ChrisTingom That's awesome!! The editing is definitely fine consuming. This time last year I built a sweet custom deck in our backyard! It is awesome. Unfortunately I didn't film the process... I wish I would have.
Really enjoyed your attention to detail. After watching a couple "remodelled my bathroom" which consisted of a coat of paint and a new shower curtain, it's good to see a full remodel. (With adorable child)
Alex this video was phenomenal to watch. I enjoyed it tremendously!!! Your wife is beautiful and your daughter was such a delight to watch. Geesh, I wish that more men had the skills that you do. Thank you again for such a spectacular video of your bathroom renovation.
Great work! You were brave to do the entire reno all by yourself! You proved that everything can be done by yourself! Thank you so much for sharing 👍👍👍
Just a fair warning for future projects, I've been installing tubs and showers for years now and glazing will fade and chip fairly soon and easily, also tile and drywall near the tub will rot unless you reseal the grout every year
I am so proud of you! That bathroom looks gorgeous. Wish my husband was as calm and cool as you were. He would've tore that thing up with the first mistake he made in there. You did an awesome job. I'm sure you feel so good doing it yourself and accomplishing all that. Thank you for posting that redo. Loved watching it. Again, great job!!!
deb p I relate !! If only my husband could work calmly and in Such a neat way ! This was almost unbelievable , hehe nothing like my renovation projects at home !
I’m in the middle of remodeling my bathroom...this gives me hope. Your bathroom came out amazingly beautiful! Your daughter with the lovely red hair is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your journey-you did well in editing.
Best of luck in your remodel!! You got this 😁 Thanks! This was filmed almost 2 years ago... the little baby in the video is now a sweet (and occasionally fiesty) almost 3 yr old! Time flies
What an amazing job you did... this video was just so satisfying to watch . The end result was absolutely gorgeous.. your baby girl is adorable, your wife is such a team player.. kudos to your pops as well..
I admire your work and dedication...that was a HUGE job. Had it been me...I would've been using the gas station bathroom till this very day cause it wouldn't have ever been finished!! Lmboooooo!!! It turned out so beautiful!!
I think you did an absolutely amazing job. It looks beautiful. I am super happy to know that you did this all by yourself and didn't pay some renovators to do it. You should be proud. Your wife did an amazing job decorating......GREAT JOB
What a beautiful young family. As a mother of three people your age, I have to say, I’m so proud of you!! What an amazing job. Patience, intelligence, troubleshooting and hard work. This video was a breath of fresh air. Congrats on your new home and your beautiful family! Bathroom looks amazing! I’m a Realtor, so I watched intently. 😊
It really looks amazing. Also looks like it's been done by a professional. Nice job. I've noticed doing my own renovations around my house is that we, the homeowners, tend to pay a lot more attention to details than what a hired contractor would, because it's our home and we take pride in how it looks and comes out. Nicely done though. It seriously looks amazing.
@@maddoctor99 I'm actually pretty handy...I lived alone for a long time so I got used to doing stuff by myself...Im pretty sure I cud prolly do some of it....not all tho....
You did a beautiful job!!! Very professional & that baby... OH MY GOODNESS.... SHE IS PRECIOUS!!!!! I remember those days of babies crying in the background. Cherish the times (people use to tell me) they don't last & you will miss it. (there is truth in that.. now that I am older I see it.)
As a 22 y/o female I’m not sure why exactly I’m watching this video but lemme tell ya this was satisfying beyond belief!!! Amazing job! It makes me excited to DIY around my own house in the future, LOL!
These will be the moments you remember forever! The baby was beyond adorable. I have a red head myself (son) Jeez the loving with temper lol I love the bathroom
Alex Wheeler congratulations! Your hands are full now lol Both of my boys where carrot tops but the youngest some how grew out of it but kind of still has red hair. It’s so weird :) Well good luck with your beautiful family and home.
Good job but honestly I was worried with all that water and the electrical wires. You guys were standing in the puddle of water scary moments. Be careful
Why were you "worried"!!?! Unless maybe you actually believe it makes sense that he DID get electrocuted, DIED, and still managed to somehow upload a UA-cam video postmortem!!? 🤦. The video's been uploaded - so chances are, if you're WATCHING it - nothing major happened!!
G Raws, i’m sure that viewer was only looking out for their safety so others viewing won’t repeat the same mistakes. God I hate people who take something positive and make it a negative.
Wonderful job! I REALLY appreciate the laugh this morning with the busted pipe. I needed that! So great to see someone your age tackling a proper remodel. Should you need to sell the house in the future, this video should help verify the quality of workmanship you provide. Most bathroom makeover videos are only "on trend hacks" that will cost the owners dearly upon resell. This is quality work. Great job!
SharpStudios0 only dangerous if it had a nick in the line. I have an extension cord partially buried and protected but some in puddles when it rains. I always check for breakages
@@richardmayora1289 I was thinking the same thing Nick. Who what has all those tools? The know how to do eveything must have saved them a ton of money. Bathroom looked great.
You guys did a wonderful job on this project. One thing I noticed is that you have all the tools, and know-how to use them. That's part of the issue when you're doing a DIY. Congratulations on a job well done. On a side note: it's so very appealing when you have a man that can fix things around the house!
My husband drills 4 holes on the wall and gets so exhausted, he takes the rest of the day off!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂, girl, I hope you gave him a nice wonderful massage after this whole ordeal, you have a hard worker in your life and he definitely takes good care of his family!!!
I love the honesty on how long it took you despite having some help here and there. It took me about 3 weeks to completely scrape off, primer 3 layers and paint 3 layers on my bathroom ceiling... the bathroom is half the size of yours. I started to feel like my first home project is going to be my last until I watched this. Take pride in the motivation you give others by sharing this video
I don't know what your background is, but I must say I am impressed with your skill level, your calm in a storm when things went wrong, and your overall good luck with this reno. My husband & I renovated two bathrooms in our home. Like you, he did not enjoy plumbing, either. Still, he had a natural talent & skill in all areas of renovation, construction & carpentry. I was his apprentice, assistant, gopher and designer-in-chief. But nothing went as smoothly for us as it seemed to for you. Congrats & kudos for a job well done. I hope your wife appreciates all the patience, skills and knowledge you displayed in this video.👍
It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I admire your patience and tenacity to get the job done. Same thing happened to us when our cat jumped off the toilet which had a mirror sitting on top of it. The mirror fell and landed on the water pipe, cutting the pipe off into the wall!! The bathroom and hall flooded but so did the ceiling that leaked down into the basement. This happened again when hubby forgot to turn the water off while installing the dishwasher and our whole kitchen floor flooded! All in the same week. But we lived .LOL It happens and I loved the way you guys handled it. Good job.
One of the best diy videos for a remodel on UA-cam. Great work and great learning lesson! Plumbing, tile & wood work cause be a learning struggle and very intimidating that’s why people fork over so much money for these projects but yours came out wonderful and added great equity. Congrats
Absolutely gorgeous! I’ve owned apartments and helped build houses to sell (realtor) and I feel your pain in some of those challenges but my gosh what a beautiful job you’ve done! So impressive!
I love how you explained all the little things. i.e. the extra long plumbing pipe under the vanity as well as turning the water off prior to demo. Many people will benefit from this video. Great filming as well. Enjoy!!!
I am ever so impressed with your bathroom. Now it looks amazing. I moved into my home in 2010 and my kitchen floor was wet. It took my builder two weeks to get it dry again. I had a Disabled Facilities Grant to create a new shower room. I miss not having a bath. While the work was being done we stayed at a hotel and it had a bath which I loved using.
Check out the channel My Mechanics. He restores metal objects like a lantern, a vise, cutting tools, and other workshop tools and devices. Total ASMR for tooling sounds, and super satisfying for watching things get rust removed in a sandblaster, and watching things get tooled on a lathe or milling machine, grinders, and polishing wheels.
That was a beautiful Reno job! I was impressed by how thorough you were with the floor repair. The whole thing looks fantastic. Last summer I joked about how I spent all summer in the bathroom. I renovated the bathroom in my 100 plus year old house but not to the degree you did. It look 100% better but not as nice as yours. I’m a 70year old so I don’t have your stamina but it still feels great, now that it’s done!
I am so proud of you. This may be training for your own construction company. Your work is exceptionally neat too. Super job. I love watching you work too. This must be a great feeling when you are done to look at it.
A few things...
1) Apologies for the inconsistent audio! 🤪
2) The renovation cost about $3,200 worth of materials.
3) The vanity was purchased through Costco for $800
4) The tub reglazing has held up wonderfully
Thanks for all the feedback everyone!
Alex Wheeler what’s the color
of the paint?
@@hanie3734 "Grayish" by Sherwin Williams
Alex Wheeler thank you for the video!
Hey Alex! Can you link me to the vanity? I can’t find it but love the look
@@johnulven550 I believe it was this one.
www.costco.com/Kenston-Vanity-Collection-by-Lanza.product.100420537.html
I wonder how it feels to walk in there and just think “wow, I did this”
Pretty satisfying I would think
Very rewarding. Its a great feeling. I've done it before too.
after a week you get over it
We painted 3/4 a room & I felt that way lol
@Brian Fisherman what won't last, specifically? He removed, replaced, and reinforced the subflooring, added ceramic tile, replaced old or broken valves, replaced faucet trims, replaced the vanity with a granite top replacement, and painted and trimmed off everything. He hired a plumber and a reglazing company. Not seeing where that will all break in a short time.
Thank you for being upfront and showing mistakes too. It gives us hope. :)
Thanks! Good luck! You've got this!
And shows us what NOT to do. Lol!!!
Yeah seriously well at least for most of us....
I love how neither of you got upset when you accidentally bust the pipe or I’m not sure what happened lol
You are so right...my husband would have got upset..and will look at me as if I did it...lol...but when he busted that pipe was laughing...😄😄😄..
Yes!! I was gonna say the same thing! Such couple goals.
My wife would've been on the phone with a contractor at that point!
😂😂 must be newly weds lol
@@roginaz they did though, they had a plumber come out and replace the pipe. Unless you mean to replace the entire thing
......... I would have given up after seeing there was more than one floor.
Right!!
Right? I don't understand how people can just keep layering floors.
Hahaha! 😂
Will let the pros do the work. It looks easy when you watch it coz they are pros. They know what they're gonna do. They are experienced on these things. I wont waste my time and money if i.make a mistake or it didnt end up like you want it to.
Just make extra hours on where you are good at and look for reasonable rates in the market. Ask people who had it so you know if they did a good job before hiring them.
Less stress! The most important thing!
Good luck...
leckers15
Certain projects seem easy... Anything involving plumbing should probably be done by a professional. I work with low voltage so I think I would find electrical work pretty easy and if you have the breaker off, you'll reduce your chances of getting shocked. Plumbing seems too risky for a regular person
watching this as if i’m not a broke college student with no house
Same bro, but I plan on investing in real estate so being able to do a bathroom remodel means not paying ten grand to a contractor to do it wrong and need more money and not get it done on time, and I can always hire helping hands and show them what to do.
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Same😂😂😂😂
Feel ya ^^"
You'll have a house....don't worry.
Who else is watching this without having any intentions of doing it
LoyolaTyrese Vlogs Lol. I sooo need to do this though
Me too
lol and this is the third time it came up in my recommended and the third time I watched it lol
no intentions WHAT so ever, just imagining 🤣😭😭😭😭😭
Letting my mom renovate my house in the future lol
"No experience doing any of this"
*Comes out professionally done*
I wish I could do this lol.
dwhatts1 why can’t you?
We are going to attempt this exact same project next week, will keep you posted on how it turn out since we are in our late 50’s and no way near do we have any contracting experience 😂
Summer Storms you’ll do great. Good luck.
@ dwhatts1 Right! The whole time I'm thinking this same sh*t. I don't believe that he has no experience... From the measuring to the laying the flooring, what he do, UA-cam the sh*t? If so damn, because I can UA-cam it and still manage to fuk up, at least on the first try. This man nailed it his first go...
Google is your friend!
Not bad! A few tips from a professional tile & bath contractor:
1) Backerboard should ALWAYS be put down with thinset everywhere underneath. Thinset is necessary for proper support. Also, if there's low spots, it should be corrected with self leveler. Not floated with thinset. I personally use an uncoupling membrane such as DITRA for my tile underlayment. Faster, easier, & better performance than backerboard. And on a floor that small, the extra cost is just a few dollars.
2) Although the tub walls will likely not see much water, you probably would have used some kind of waterproofing over the sheetrock such as KERDI. Or even used 1/2" backerboard with a liquid waterproofing membrane.
3) I saw that your dad was actually back buttering all the tiles. Excellent! Lots of folks (even some "pros") skip this crucial step. Proper mortar coverage is insanely important for tile project to actually last.
Hi what is back buttering please?
@@abistrawberries Backbuttering is using the flat side of your trowel to coat the back side of the tiles before setting them. It's crucial for proper mortar coverage and bond strength.
@@TrevorSimko thank you x
He was good with the back buttering, but he also had perpendicular ridges so he probably didn't get good collapse.
love that you ended on a positive note
If only I could measure, saw, do carpentry, paint, use a saw, design, do plumbing, understand electrical wiring, spackle, use a power drill, have drywall skills, lay down cement, demolition and frame I could totally do this.
U can...U just haven’t done it yet. I was feeling like u, but went for it and it turned out great.
@@greenearthblueskies8556 You sir, could convince someone they can take over hell with a water gun. Lol
Totally 👍🏾
I know, right?
If I can anyone can
Save yourself strain, pain and possible damage.....buy a set of knee pads. You'll be able to use them for other household and some car repairs/maintenance in the future.
Your wife is so sweet and supportive after you flooded your new bathroom 😭
pfffffft ya and BUILT A BATHROOM. Like seriously? I would throw your ass out if you bitched and moaned about some spilled water!
This has to be a woman making this comment. Only women will see a man do hard labor, and than make some comment on how the woman was brave or supportive. He didn't flood the bathroom. He got water on the floor and cleaned it up. Than continued to work for months to provide her with a amazingly renovated bathroom, and saved them 7k in costs.
i forgot I even made this comment lol Anyway... they both seem like great people who are very happy together and have each other’s best interests at heart. They’re both supportive of each other and I admired that ..
@@somebodysomewhere9938 Both supporting while he worked day and night by himself to finish the bathroom. What a silly tit you are.
All the butthurt _men_ in the comment. While Alex worked ridiculously hard, Erin was there supporting him. Period. It takes two to tango.
That’s so sweet he mention his wife has a spot for her hair dryer and flat iron under the vanity drawer! Now that’s a great husband!
Blessing to him and his family.
all these ppl wishing their spouse was as good as this couple, nothing wrong w being single, no compromises, no worries :D
“If I didn’t know where the main water valve was before, I do now” 😂😂😂😂
You won't see that on HGTV PROPERTY BROTHERS. LOL
This is the most realistic makeover video on youtube so people like me can totally relate and be prepared for what's coming for us. Brilliant job. Blessed your family too 👍
Am I the only one who was fully zoned in the cord extension sitting in the middle of the floor when the water went off?
Calm down osha
Daniel Casez that’s the first thing I noticed! They’re lucky that water was their only battle
Jimmy McGovern OSHA has nothing to do with being electrocuted
They are so lucky it didnt react
nope i saw that too!
I found it hilarious when he said “47 STEPS” 😂
Christine Lin just got to that part and yes it was hilarious
Honestly tho xD
Christine Lin and when the baby started crying in the background also their faces when she was crying 😂
Everything came out amazing.
However, the fact that you installed a springy doorstop and didn't "twang" it is disappointing.
LOL
generalee72 LoL
What’s funny is when he was installing it the baby cried and I thought that was a strange twang...LOL
my almost 2 year old has discovered these door stops make a funny noise. He'll sit there for 10+ minutes doing it over and over and over and over.
Came for the remodel, left wanting to get married and have a baby.
Awww!
Agreed. I want to find someone I can do these type of projects with. Its just a blessing.
😂😂
Same.
Don't do it, its a trap! Free time, money and self pride all gone. jk... rules of measuring apply, make sure you measure properly so you only do it once.
Easy to see why bathrooms and kitchens cost so much when you start doing it yourself. They have to factor in potential problems and there are usually several of those. You did a great job, looks beautiful.
When remodeling, regardless of who does it, you’re going to need extra money set aside for things that might go wrong.
Yeah to tell you the truth, this house is new and so easy to work with!! Try working in an old house with plaster walls, uneven wall studs, old fiberglass insulation that will stay on you and everything else for days, rotten subfloor...that's gonna be a totally different story.
You wife must be so happy to have a husband like you.
i tried selling the idea of DIY renovation of our bathroom to my husband, I got shut down in a jiffy :(
justwatchingrandomly Same here, my husband is not with it at all. He has a friend who built his own house. I’m like, “Frank can provide consultation.” Worse case scenario, we have to call a professional. I have a watched a million tiling, DIY remodel videos and he won’t even let me redo the tile on the floor in the half bath. He’s so scary😂😂😥😥
RichNess2791 change husband lol
LMFAO 😂
justwatchingrandomly u too should change husband
literally 5 layers of floor in the before :/ who would have guessed!
My kitchen floor had 5 layers and the very first linoleum one was glued to subfloor with asbestos. Nasty surprise it was
Evgeniya JZ same!
Evgeniya JZ how did you know it was asbestos? I’m worried about this as my new home was built in the ‘70s
@@EvgeniyaJZ omg how did you know it was asbestos, how did you handle it without exposure?
Wow! Looks fantastic, I would think a professional did it. Plus you guys did it with a new born, major kudos to you both!
From one DIYer to another, great work on this! It can be a pain to film everything but you hung in there and now you're empowering others on their projects.
Nothing more sexier than a man who can figure it out...period!
Michele Little Things tell me about it, how sexy he is haha
Why is that sexy??? I don’t understand why fixing things turns women on????
@@johnsmith-qe2fd If you were a woman...you would understand my comment!!! Just having to explain it is a turn off!! And no this is not a dig at you...its meant for people who get it!!
@@johnsmith-qe2fd and furthermore...with you being a man...isn't that what you would like to do...turn someone on by working with your hands and figuring it out to show you have mechanical skills when it comes to putting things together...?? Just saying!
@@johnsmith-qe2fd you probably don't fix anything.
I can't even get my grass cut consistently... smh... great job young man
Omg I was thinking the same thing glad we got a new construction cuz geesh
I just make a phone call, sign a seasonal contract and write the check. It looks great, lol.
No no, you and dad definitely done this before. I’ve worked with ppl who haven’t done this work before and their work was literally NO WHERE NEAR YOUR WORK. Great job!!!
This is the kind of home improvement video style I would do if I had time. Holy cow. Must've taken days to edit!
Thanks a ton! At the time it was annoying to film, but I'm so glad I did.
I edited it along the way, so it wasn't too too bad.
@@TheQuadView1 I filmed a custom desk I made, and a few other small projects... but then life goes on. Plus I haven't finished editing the last 10 vacations. Anyways, nice stuff!!
@@ChrisTingom That's awesome!! The editing is definitely fine consuming.
This time last year I built a sweet custom deck in our backyard! It is awesome. Unfortunately I didn't film the process... I wish I would have.
Excellent Work. Can you give an approximate cost range for reglazing? We need our tub and shower reglazed.
@@CeeDeeLight It was $700ish total for us. $350 shower $350 tub
Forget the bathroom Reno ,
Your cute little chubby princess is so so so beautiful man god bless her . Outstanding job
Cheetah WHO YOU CALLING FAT!?! 🤬
Ikr, she was so cute! Would cuddle her all day, bless her
Thats no way to talk about someones wife.....
@@ItsGrantM oh man, a step too far...
Yvonne Rahmes it’s ok because the wife is actually fit 💪🏻
Really enjoyed your attention to detail. After watching a couple "remodelled my bathroom" which consisted of a coat of paint and a new shower curtain, it's good to see a full remodel. (With adorable child)
I’m amazed for someone who had little experience. You should look into a little side hustle. 😉
Alex this video was phenomenal to watch. I enjoyed it tremendously!!! Your wife is beautiful and your daughter was such a delight to watch. Geesh, I wish that more men had the skills that you do. Thank you again for such a spectacular video of your bathroom renovation.
Now you know the amount of time and labour this job took, you will understand why trades charge so much. Great job BTW
You're exactly right about that!
Plus all the different tools it takes.
Also, you're not paying for the work so much as you're paying for the knowledge.
"it took about 4 hours but here's the 15 seconds version" lmaooo
LOL I know! The dryness of his tone was fantastic.
Great work! You were brave to do the entire reno all by yourself! You proved that everything can be done by yourself! Thank you so much for sharing 👍👍👍
"It took about 4 hours but here;s the 15 second version" lmao thanks
Beautiful bathroom though your gorgeous red head baby stole the show!!! 😀
Absolutely. That's the cutest chubby little red head baby I've ever seen! Wanted to squeeze her cheeks immediately :D :D :D
OMG, She really did. I am so in love with red headed babies😍
@@jamilgotcher5456 Oh my gosh yes! I love chunky babies, she reminded me of a red headed cabbage patch kid😍😊
Sure did
Nice work dude! Only thing I would water proof the sheetrock behind the backsplash
Just a fair warning for future projects, I've been installing tubs and showers for years now and glazing will fade and chip fairly soon and easily, also tile and drywall near the tub will rot unless you reseal the grout every year
How can you not enjoy painting? It's the most Zen possible part of home reno!
I am so proud of you! That bathroom looks gorgeous. Wish my husband was as calm and cool as you were. He would've tore that thing up with the first mistake he made in there. You did an awesome job. I'm sure you feel so good doing it yourself and accomplishing all that. Thank you for posting that redo. Loved watching it. Again, great job!!!
Thanks so much! You're so kind
deb p I relate !! If only my husband could work calmly and in Such a neat way ! This was almost unbelievable , hehe nothing like my renovation projects at home !
I’m in the middle of remodeling my bathroom...this gives me hope. Your bathroom came out amazingly beautiful! Your daughter with the lovely red hair is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your journey-you did well in editing.
Best of luck in your remodel!! You got this 😁
Thanks! This was filmed almost 2 years ago... the little baby in the video is now a sweet (and occasionally fiesty) almost 3 yr old! Time flies
What an amazing job you did... this video was just so satisfying to watch . The end result was absolutely gorgeous.. your baby girl is adorable, your wife is such a team player.. kudos to your pops as well..
I admire your work and dedication...that was a HUGE job. Had it been me...I would've been using the gas station bathroom till this very day cause it wouldn't have ever been finished!! Lmboooooo!!! It turned out so beautiful!!
U shld caulk the seam between ur sink top and back splash so no more water damage.
Awesome job.. lovely bathroom!
I think you did an absolutely amazing job. It looks beautiful. I am super happy to know that you did this all by yourself and didn't pay some renovators to do it. You should be proud. Your wife did an amazing job decorating......GREAT JOB
What a beautiful young family. As a mother of three people your age, I have to say, I’m so proud of you!! What an amazing job. Patience, intelligence, troubleshooting and hard work. This video was a breath of fresh air. Congrats on your new home and your beautiful family! Bathroom looks amazing! I’m a Realtor, so I watched intently. 😊
Cecilia Sherrard You said exactly was I was about to say. 👌🏼👍🏼❣️
Great job! Thank you for letting us into your home and showing us the realty of owning a house. God bless you and your beautiful family
Thanks!
It really looks amazing. Also looks like it's been done by a professional. Nice job. I've noticed doing my own renovations around my house is that we, the homeowners, tend to pay a lot more attention to details than what a hired contractor would, because it's our home and we take pride in how it looks and comes out. Nicely done though. It seriously looks amazing.
Mu husband could NEVER!!! He's the least handy man I know!!! My dad on the other hand could do it with his eyes closed.....awesome job sir!!!
That's such a funny comment... made me laugh!
@@TheQuadView1 😂I wish I was lying...I really do...
@@storybrooke6744 Bahaha 🤣🤣
Story Brooke Well, you could always do it yourself if your husband isn’t up to the job.
@@maddoctor99 I'm actually pretty handy...I lived alone for a long time so I got used to doing stuff by myself...Im pretty sure I cud prolly do some of it....not all tho....
Idk what you do for a living but if it ain’t this you might wanna consider it
I'm a finance guy... so yep completely different field lol
@@TheQuadView1 you sure.do have a lot of tools for the trade....
ShooterMedic he probably rented it
@@ShooterMedic1818 Yep - I bought a lot of tools for this project.... knowing I'll use them for many years to come
@@TheQuadView1Absolutely amazing video...how much did the tools roughly cost? I'm considering purchasing this but still tentative to remodel
The smile on your baby girl at the end just made my day. Adorable! ♥️
Awwww! 😊😊
You did a beautiful job!!! Very professional & that baby... OH MY GOODNESS.... SHE IS PRECIOUS!!!!! I remember those days of babies crying in the background. Cherish the times (people use to tell me) they don't last & you will miss it. (there is truth in that.. now that I am older I see it.)
One of the most useful videos I've watched on UA-cam in a while. Thank you for sharing Alex.
This is literally so amazing. It looks like a spa bathroom! And this is the first one you’ve ever done?! Wow.
Looks amazing and I enjoyed this video a lot! Straight to the point and you didn’t talk too much lol
As a 22 y/o female I’m not sure why exactly I’m watching this video but lemme tell ya this was satisfying beyond belief!!! Amazing job! It makes me excited to DIY around my own house in the future, LOL!
These will be the moments you remember forever! The baby was beyond adorable. I have a red head myself (son) Jeez the loving with temper lol I love the bathroom
Haha thanks! We now have 2 red heads lol
Alex Wheeler congratulations! Your hands are full now lol Both of my boys where carrot tops but the youngest some how grew out of it but kind of still has red hair. It’s so weird :) Well good luck with your beautiful family and home.
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Good job but honestly I was worried with all that water and the electrical wires. You guys were standing in the puddle of water scary moments. Be careful
We didn't even think about it in the moment of panic, but watching it now I am like oh wow. Not good!
Why were you "worried"!!?! Unless maybe you actually believe it makes sense that he DID get electrocuted, DIED, and still managed to somehow upload a UA-cam video postmortem!!? 🤦. The video's been uploaded - so chances are, if you're WATCHING it - nothing major happened!!
G Raws, i’m sure that viewer was only looking out for their safety so others viewing won’t repeat the same mistakes. God I hate people who take something positive and make it a negative.
that orange cord is to be used inside and outside and it can get wet ..i would think?
There is no way I could do any of this! But, I enjoyed watching this video... lovely family and adorable baby!
Wonderful job!
I REALLY appreciate the laugh this morning with the busted pipe. I needed that!
So great to see someone your age tackling a proper remodel. Should you need to sell the house in the future, this video should help verify the quality of workmanship you provide.
Most bathroom makeover videos are only "on trend hacks" that will cost the owners dearly upon resell.
This is quality work. Great job!
Good shit. I’m glad you put in your mistakes 👍🏾
anyone gonna point out at 2:05 yall almost died as that extension cord is literally almost sitting in a puddle of water
I didn't notice during the heat of the moment, but definitely noticed when reviewing the footage! Ahhh 🤪🤪
I've done this a million times as a carpenter. You'll be fine. Getting shocked by 110 is no biggie if you don't have a pacemaker
I know I saw that. I was like oh no, water and electricity...
SharpStudios0 only dangerous if it had a nick in the line. I have an extension cord partially buried and protected but some in puddles when it rains. I always check for breakages
SharpStudios0 Actually, those socks scared me the most!
Just wanted to say good job and thanks for all of the comments, camera angles, and the baby photo ops. You gave some great ideas. Thanks again!!
You did BEAUTIFUL work! And you made some wonderful choices for paint, flooring, vanity, etc. Really nice!
Well done...you guys have the most important thing needed for this kind of project: patience! Congrats!
The baby was the best part, such a cutie
*Those cheeks!* ❤️
How the fk is this your first time?! You are basically a professional.
Beating Variance can’t possibly be his first time. Lol
it took him 3 months
looks really nice but damn that was a lot of work
And how do people doing a DIY always have such expensive, high level equipment?
@@richardmayora1289
I was thinking the same thing Nick. Who what has all those tools?
The know how to do eveything must have saved them a ton of money.
Bathroom looked great.
Nick Mayor maybe all the money saved from labor goes to all the tools 🤔
can we take a minute to appreciate how the cuteness overload the little baby is giving...omggg so precious.
You guys did a wonderful job on this project. One thing I noticed is that you have all the tools, and know-how to use them. That's part of the issue when you're doing a DIY. Congratulations on a job well done. On a side note: it's so very appealing when you have a man that can fix things around the house!
My husband drills 4 holes on the wall and gets so exhausted, he takes the rest of the day off!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂, girl, I hope you gave him a nice wonderful massage after this whole ordeal, you have a hard worker in your life and he definitely takes good care of his family!!!
Same here!! 😄
Mine too. Looking to renovate our bathroom and everything he says is it’s too expensive but does nothing. Feeling annoyed.
Lazy man!
I love the honesty on how long it took you despite having some help here and there. It took me about 3 weeks to completely scrape off, primer 3 layers and paint 3 layers on my bathroom ceiling... the bathroom is half the size of yours. I started to feel like my first home project is going to be my last until I watched this. Take pride in the motivation you give others by sharing this video
Love the clip with the water, it’s a really realistic video of redoing a bathroom 😂
Haha thanks!
I don't know what your background is, but I must say I am impressed with your skill level, your calm in a storm when things went wrong, and your overall good luck with this reno.
My husband & I renovated two bathrooms in our home. Like you, he did not enjoy plumbing, either. Still, he had a natural talent & skill in all areas of renovation, construction & carpentry. I was his apprentice, assistant, gopher and designer-in-chief. But nothing went as smoothly for us as it seemed to for you.
Congrats & kudos for a job well done. I hope your wife appreciates all the patience, skills and knowledge you displayed in this video.👍
Beautiful bathroom and beautiful little family. Your baby is the cutest that I have ever seen!
I feel like a proud mama watching. Proud of you on doing certain things you have never done.
Aww thanks 🥰
@@TheQuadView1 😆
It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I admire your patience and tenacity to get the job done. Same thing happened to us when our cat jumped off the toilet which had a mirror sitting on top of it. The mirror fell and landed on the water pipe, cutting the pipe off into the wall!! The bathroom and hall flooded but so did the ceiling that leaked down into the basement. This happened again when hubby forgot to turn the water off while installing the dishwasher and our whole kitchen floor flooded! All in the same week. But we lived .LOL It happens and I loved the way you guys handled it. Good job.
Alex, great job! Looks like a professional contractor did the work.
Your bathroom renovation is gorgeous! Well done!
Thanks!
One of the best diy videos for a remodel on UA-cam. Great work and great learning lesson! Plumbing, tile & wood work cause be a learning struggle and very intimidating that’s why people fork over so much money for these projects but yours came out wonderful and added great equity. Congrats
Heck From the title I thought That I could do it👀👀😂 lies I tell Ya!! All Lies😂😂 Awesome job
Absolutely gorgeous! I’ve owned apartments and helped build houses to sell (realtor) and I feel your pain in some of those challenges but my gosh what a beautiful job you’ve done! So impressive!
Thank you!!
I love how you explained all the little things. i.e. the extra long plumbing pipe under the vanity as well as turning the water off prior to demo. Many people will benefit from this video. Great filming as well. Enjoy!!!
Great job but the sound leveling dude.. my ears when the miter saw went off
BEAUTIFUL Nothing is as nice as a HANDY HUSBAND !!! What a difference !!!! NICE JOB !
I am ever so impressed with your bathroom. Now it looks amazing. I moved into my home in 2010 and my kitchen floor was wet. It took my builder two weeks to get it dry again. I had a Disabled Facilities Grant to create a new shower room. I miss not having a bath. While the work was being done we stayed at a hotel and it had a bath which I loved using.
`your perseverance is commendable, a great ovation for your hard work..
great job! You did an awesome job and saved yourselves so much money
Thanks so much! 👍👍
Alex you showed good patience and skill renovating your bathroom. Looking forward to more home improvement clips from you kat!
This was amazing job well done and thanks Dad for helping your son nothing like a Father and Son Duo
Thanks! Dad is the best!
Everything looks so beautiful, enjoy your new bathroom! ❤️
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
You did a fantastic job! You handled the surprises with a great attitude. I have no doubt your family is pleased!
Wow, I wish I had one of you at my house! Great job! Thorough and clean! Beautiful family!
"ASMR for rough men who cant sleep at night"
Taiel G 🤣😂
Just watch uncut videos of sanding =)
Or hour loops of power tools =)
Check out the channel My Mechanics. He restores metal objects like a lantern, a vise, cutting tools, and other workshop tools and devices. Total ASMR for tooling sounds, and super satisfying for watching things get rust removed in a sandblaster, and watching things get tooled on a lathe or milling machine, grinders, and polishing wheels.
That was a beautiful Reno job! I was impressed by how thorough you were with the floor repair. The whole thing looks fantastic. Last summer I joked about how I spent all summer in the bathroom. I renovated the bathroom in my 100 plus year old house but not to the degree you did. It look 100% better but not as nice as yours. I’m a 70year old so I don’t have your stamina but it still feels great, now that it’s done!
Good job Papa Bear!!!!! I am in the process of shopping for a home with the fiancé this was definitely a diy inspo!!! Thanks!!!
And also awesome reaction! You ran straight to the valve right away 👍🏻👍🏻
Fantastic job 👍
All your hard work paid off .
My goodness this is a beautiful bathroom ..
fantastic !
And a gorgeous little baby .
I am so proud of you. This may be training for your own construction company. Your work is exceptionally neat too. Super job. I love watching you work too. This must be a great feeling when you are done to look at it.
Wow this is amazing! You must be so proud of yourself for doing such a huge project and it came out so beautiful! Well done and thanks for sharing