Part two in a series documenting the transformation of an existing storage space into an apartment for my daughter. In this video I install a drain line for the sink, insulate walls and ceiling, and hang the drywall.
Those windows are going to let in so much sunlight. It will make the space feel so open and cheery. I think it's going to look really great when you are done.
I subscribed because you do great work and because you don't milk everything to death like so many channels do. Many others would have made a 10-part series out of what you did in 2 videos and stretched it out over 10 weeks.
Thanks, and welcome! I’m really enjoying sharing the process. There’s lots of talking and not much progress on many of the building/remodeling videos I’ve seen, like you mentioned.
I love watching you! This video reminded me of my dad who was a drywall man and when I was a kid I used to go to work with him…It was so fun and I learned to tape and mud and walk on stilts. I love that you are doing this for your daughter… keep the videos coming 😊
I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos, and it brings back great memories! I helped my dad, and learned a lot from him also. Thanks for commenting, and watching!
Great solution to the housing problem! Noticed there was some water damage on the ceiling boards before you insulated? Maybe new roof tiles are in the future?
I can't believe you didn't insulate any of the exterior block wall especially under the windows that is going to be cold as hell when combined with a concrete floor. I lived in a house that had insulated exterior walls and a concrete floor that was carpeted, my feet/legs were always cold in the winter.
The only spot I didn’t insulate was a 2’x16’ section under the windows, and all I would have been able to put there is foam board that’s 3/4” thick. I probably should have but it’s insulated 10x better than the existing house is. I’m not going to loose any sleep over it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
That was quick work on the drywall hanging. I hope you are better at taping and mudding than I am. You did the framing so at least you will know who to blame if the sheets aren’t in plane.
Awesome job. Love what you're doing here and love that you're getting stuff done in each video. Lot of videos out there where they drag a project out for dozens or even hundreds of videos. You've don't more on this apartment build in just two great videos than other channels accomplish in two dozen. Keep em coming!
You're doing great work on insulation and sheetrock. We cheated on our sheetrock for cutting openings for switch and outlet boxes. My wife donated red lipstick, so we applied a heavy coat of lipstick, spaced the sheetrock off the floor evenly with homemade 1/2" shims, leaned the wallboard against it and patted it where the boxes were. RotoZipped it from the back side and we didn't have to mud around a single electrical box. A bit more time consuming though.
Hi Mick, new subbie here. I’m so glad RU-vid recommended your channel. I’m working my way through your videos and I’m really enjoying them all. Love what you’re doing for your daughter 🥰
Hi, and welcome 👋 I’m glad you found my channel, and you’re enjoying the videos. It’s been fun to share my projects on RU-vid. Thanks for subbing and watching!
So glad I came across your channel, Mick--couldn't hit that Subscribe button fast enough. We just bought our first house (I'm 57, he's 64, and our kid is 20), and I'm learning a lot from you. Thank you for sharing your know-how with me! 🏘🏘
Wow - that is so amazing!!! You make it all look so straightforward. I know it’s not easy, but it’s cool to see how skilled you are. I would have made a million mistakes!!!
Shouldn't you have added a steel lintel or something above the exterior door opening? Or at least frame a header? Pretty sure that block is bearing at least a few of your ceiling joists.
This is amazing and your daughter is a lucky girl to have an amazing caring dad ❤ question will the fireplace be usable when completed? Looking forward to watching more be blessed ❤
Thank you, and yes the fireplace is, and will be useable. I did install wiring for an electric fireplace that fits in there also that I thought might be nice 👍
Was wondering if your home is in a warmer climate? Where we live it is code for vapour barriers to be installed on all the interior side of the exterior walls and ceilings.
It’s a cold area in the winter, but it’s super dry. The paper backing on the insulation is a vapor barrier which worked for the walls and ceiling. I probably should have put something under the windows along the brick wall.
This is wonderful! But I do have a question -- even before you began, didn't you have to get permission from a zoning commission or some such entity? Lots of communities in our area do not allow "additional dwelling units" on existing, one-family residential properties. Now, the neighborhood was originally built around the mid-1960s, and there are a few duplexes on some corners, but it's absolutely a "one lot, one house" sort of place. Regardless, this is a terrific apartment for your daughter. You have great skills!
Thanks! This is actually in a commercial zone that allows for multi family housing, and before I purchased it, it was two separate units and has been for the last 40 years or so. It’s kind of a unique situation.
So it appears, the bedroom and bathroom is still in the main house? The addition is a living room, laundry and kitchen? I believe a young woman would have prioritized the bedroom and bathroom and no connecting door to the parents house. Is there a way to close off the bedroom and bath from the rest of the original house? 😊
I closed in the door, and I agree with you, I want her to have her privacy. This is a stepping stone for her, and we’ll see what the future holds. Thanks for commenting! 👍
The rest of the house, as well as many others in the area are built this way with no moisture problems. Utah is pretty dry, and I probably should have put a little insulation board there, but it’s only 3/4” thick in that small area which faces South also.
@@probablynot1368 agreed, plus the kitchenette will also be a concern. People don’t realize how much moisture cooking produces. I live in a very damp climate, though, so it’s possible there will be no issues. I just have trust issues where mold is possible.
