Hello all house is 720 square feet (24 by 30) 2 bedroom and 2 bath, drywall was $3026 including all labor and materials. I'm going to work on the house and I'll answer comments later on, have a good weekend.
I just got done doing my sheetrocking, just walls, no ceilings! My hands are TIRED and I have to wait several days before I mud and tape. Remember, I am 70, lol! I did hang 3 doors today.
You're a stronger person than I am, and you're 2 years older! 👍 I couldn't lift a sheet of drywall if my life depended on it. I can mud and tape but does me no good if I can't get the drywall up! Be careful, not being as young as we used to be but working like we used to sometimes doesn't work out so well. That was the voice of experience. 😕
@@robinrummel1359 Oh yes I can't lift a whole sheet. I cut them at least in half and texture. I wouldn't atempt ceilings! And yep, what used to take me 1 day, its 3 days now, but thats ok!
@@nancyfryhover Nothing worng with taking an extra day or two, that way you can save the money you would have to spend on someone elses labor :) plus it feels good once you accomplish something yourself.
I love your content and watching you build these little houses. It's a dream of mine to do the same. The only difference I would do is to just prewire all of your houses for cable and networking. $100 ish for 1000 ft RG6 and $150 for 1000 cat5e. $20 for a structured media closet, some LV1's, and all of your rooms are internet or cable tv ready. Then when you go to sell it you can advertise "Cable Ready". This is especially important if you are building rentals as you make the proper penetration so the tenant doesn't have the cable guy do improper cable exterior penetrations where water gets in and you end up having to repair the water in the future.
I think he did prewire it for the cable in master bedroom. He mentioned he had to add 2 electrical boxes on wall in master bedroom. One is probably for COAX and another one is for power. You have a valid point.
Michael I agree 100% I will have to start doing that, on the side note the living room area and the bedroom has connections there, I even put in a phone jack since some technology still uses that.
This house is so perfect for what I'm looking for. I love that you stay with contractors that do a good job. The small.closet would be great with one of those pull out closet rods and a shelf. The lady that os buying this home, enjoy. Stay well MC we care about you.
You don't supply just affordable, but you also give them a brand new house, with some quality choices like the windows, a second bathroom, and vaulted ceilings. Also the consideration for the view and the placement on the lot for future expansion, as well as a good start with the neighbors who did not get their view blocked. You're not just building for a buck; you building for a reason. That's worth something.
Thank you, I try to think of others around me when I build because I would like other people to do the same for me. As the old saying goes treat people the way you want to be treated. Thx again for the kind words.
I just came across your videos because i am looking to build my retirement home. Where in the south are you located? I would love it if you could build my home. I like the fact that you keep cost low but quality at the same time. My price range is $130K and under. I am retired now with no family just one person.
I build in NC and GA, your price is doable if you find the right area , as they say in real estate location, location location. You will have to do some homework where you can afford to build. Permits/ utility connections, land etc etc.
@@MigraineCraftsman Ok thank you brother. I am headed to Pensacola Fl. to check out some land for my build and exiting homes already built. I prefer to build new. Hopefully everything work out. Keep kicking out your videos because they are inspiration to many who are still dreaming of their own home.
Where do you build. I’m new to spec home building. In the process of building a 15 home small community sub division. 600 sf 20 x 30 with HOA. Our county planning commission was excited about the project. Saying they don’t know why know one has not done a project like this yet. All home will be cottage theme. Looking to target to older couples as a downsizing home or snow bird homes as I am in Ohio. My biggest reserve on doing to project is that I will need to make $110-$120 minimum due to the infrastructure that need to be put in place. Do you think that is realistic number to get out of each home? Again, I have zero experience ever in building anything. Luckily we live in a town of around 25k. So I have been able to get all my quotes fairly quickly and the builder is saying around 65k to build.
600 square feet for 65k sounds good, if that is turn key finished. As what you said about never doing this before make sure you realy do your home work on all the labor/contracts and all the utility fees/connections and city fees are down on paper signed!! that is crucial. You also mentioned infrastructure roads/grading is something I would look into first with the city and local labor to see how much that is going to run you. I want to do what you are planning to do but my checkbook is not there yet, and it will not be cheap to get a subdivision going. Please be carefull and do your homework.
Derek Carnes I’m in California my new home (15 years ago, now divorced and sold) the hoa was 375 for “main” hoa and 275 for condo hoa which I had (condo) so I had to pay 650 for combined hoa cost. It was a very nice neighborhood and the condo cost me 500k for 1700 ft 3 bed. But in Georgia I’d have 50 acres and 2000 sq ft for less than $500k 😂
Filming those windows like that is a really tough job for any camera, thats a lot of dynamic range. I would have had to set my camera on manual and expose for either the inside and have the windows be totally blown out or expose for outside if thats what I wanted and have the inside be totally dark. I actually think the GoPro handled it surprisingly well. Drywall came out great, thats impressive he's still doing it at 75. I need a good drywall crew up in Dayton. Seems like you're always rolling the dice.
Just picked up a black magic camera will try to incorporate that into the vids. As for trades, it will be scary for a lot of folks here once all the good reliable old timers retire, that is why I am trying to convince people to get into trades or we all will be broke and won't be able to afford anyhing. Competition in trades now a days is almost non existant here.
@@50Acres I can tell you right now I love that camera, the menu setting is the best I have ever seen (easy to use) and the control you have even after you record and mess up exposure is awesome( you can change the iso after you record a clip and rescue a bad shot) (Davinci resolve STUDIO comes with the purchase another reason I like it) I just have to buy a gimbal now so I have steady footage like you do.
Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but would it be cheaper to do board and batten with some cheap boards, and strips, and do it yourself? I think that's prettier anyway when it's painted.
Not a dumb question at all, doing it your way actually would be cheaper and I had some ideas how to make it look good and might actually do it sometime on the channel. On a side note don't put yourself down your idea is spot on.
@Migraine Craftsman, I have been watching your videos from the beginning. It’s crazy how much your channel has grown! It’s my dream to do what you do, and build affordable housing for people in Colorado. I got 2 years left in the army. Do you have any suggestions on how to get into this type of business. Is there anything I can get started on right now during my service? Long time fan. Thanks for all you do!
Probably the easiest and cheapest way to get into construction industry is to become an apprentice for few years in trade you are most interested in, then more up the ranks. You may also go to trade school, or get an architectural degree. Very important things to consider, you need to have a thick skin to be in in general construction business and you have to be comfortable to be a manager.
Josh, I got a weird suggestion for you. Go to your local home depot or lowes buy some 2 by 4s , nails and a hammer, and practice framing. You can do that in a garage or hell even a living room, dont ask me why I recommended that lol.
Roman O thanks for your reply, I’ve been considering getting into plumbing. I definitely agree with you it’s important to get into a trade. This way I’ll also be able to build connections in the industry.
@@joshaustin4879 before jumping into construction trade you might want to take OSHA 10 and 30 classes too. Osha 30 is becoming mandatory for construction workers in many places in country. Make sure you take construction course and not the general industry.
Man at them prices I might get back in the game! I figured it took about 50 4x12 sheets of drywall, he probably had close to a 1000.00 dollars in materials, leaving a little over 2000.00 for labor. Back in the day I could have turned that out, hanging and taping in 4 days without breaking a sweat. Hell at 60 I still could do it in 5 or 6 days. Yep I’m going to go dust off my Tools🤪🤪 The thing that was nice about your house is there was only about 4 sticks of corner bead.
Migraine Craftsman LOL Tomorrow 🤪 heck at them prices I’d only need two House a month. When I started in drywall we were making .04 cents a foot, 1.92 a sheet! At today’s prices I could work just 10 days a month. Ok that settles it, I’m heading your way😇😇P.S. I Agree nobody wants to build affordable homes on a Lot. Keep up the Mission 👍
I keep telling people there is a 60% mark up on building, it's all in the labor and cost effective building techniques, time is money. if you're going to cover the wall in planks or some other finish besides just paint then use drywall and DIY it anyway and just take one wall, one room at a time, pay yourself if it's a small project but drywall is work and it's paper so mold friendly.
Labor is getting more and more expansive, just came from Home depot 2 by 4s went up to $4.25 each ($2.87 couple weeks ago)so materials are going up as well with everything that is going on.
@@MigraineCraftsman Yes everything, this Plandemic won't go away, Agenda 21-2030 is active. Best you learn a thing or two about sustainable living and independent survival..SHTF
The guy's that did that mini split won't stay in business long doing poor work like they did. Even they way they ran the lines through the attic is terrible. Excellent job on the drywall though.
Hello I’m John from Texas. I’m a huge fan of yours and love your videos ! How many sheets of drywall did u need along with screws, drywall compound ect ?? Thank you !
There should be 28 screws in each 4x8 drywall sheet. If you are using metal framing (light gauge) you should use fine threaded 1-1/4" screws. If wood framing is used it should be same thing but coarse threaded drywall screws(edit: could be 1-5/8" screws). He probably used around 10-12 buckets of compound for this house and around 100 sheets of drywall +/-.
I love what you do. But can I ask you: how exactly are you looking at and finding places/jurisdictions that dont require any minimum sqft for the types of buildings you're erecting? What zoning districts are you building in so as to not adhere to minimum sqft requirements that are indicative of many R zoning Districts..
A lot of behind the scenes of talking to my agent and reviewing restrictions on properties and sub divisions, basically reading paperwork attached to the property listed for sale. Great question btw, gotta do your homework before you get started.
if he is happy with doing the drywall for practically nothing more power to him. I charge 8k-12k for a job like that. But that is me, what part of the world are you?
I would like to build a custom made concrete block home. 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, kitchen and living room along with a garage. How much do you think that would be in Florida?
I never built in Florida so I have no idea, what my subscribers tell me the utility connections can be quite expensive. If you re planning on building visit your building department and ask how much the permits cost and ask around how much it will be to connect to local utilities.That would be a great start before jumping in.
I am moving to Knoxville TN in about 6 months. I am looking for a house. i been thinking of buying a Acre of land and building a house. 30 by 25. somewhere around those numbers. or buying a house thats needs to be remodeled. to save some money. I refuse to live in a state where its 9 months of cold and 2 or 3 months of winter.
I’ll become your competitor bro, I’m in carpentry school right now, and I want to build affordable housing And small homes so people can have an apartment size home but own it.
Really coming together nicely Bud. The house looks so much larger than 720 sq. ft. Great job with all the windows & vaulted ceiling. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
We must stop producing tank water heaters. They use too much energy for the amount of hot water that's used. Furthermore, builders continue hooking up dishwashers to the hot water supply. Modern dishwashers heat the water. In most instances the distance from the dishwasher to the hot water source is too far for hot water to enter a HE dishwasher. Because of this, the energy used to heat the water sitting and cooling in the supply line is wasted. Therefore, it wasteful to hook the dishwasher to the hot water line. This particular builder may or may not know this. I'm simply sharing for others to avoid or correct this in their own homes. My washing machine also heats water to the correct temperature for the cycle. My home has three on demand water heaters to minimize wasted energy. Granted I likely won't see a full return on the cost of the additional systems and added costs associated with installing them. The three units are smaller than a whole house system. Therefore the cost of two was slightly less than a whole house system before installation. Obviously this varies by area and each individual homeowners needs. However, knowing I'm using less energy for my needs and wasting less water at the same time by way of waiting for hot water at the tap, is payment enough to satisfy my decision to spend a few pounds more. When designing a home the most efficient use of energy is key. The majority of new codes and regulations over the past 20-40 years are energy focused. And more is being done every year to continue reducing our energy use. This is why its beneficial to locate all of the taps and water using appliances near the source of the hot water. Creating a core comprising of the bathrooms, the kitchen, and laundry appliances, in a small home like this, goes a long way to reduce the energy wasted heating water that is going to cool before being utilized. We then we turn on the tap to wait for hot water again and again all day.. With smart floorplans or multiple point of use water heaters, we minimize our own energy waste, water waste, and the energy wasted purifying and delivering our water. As well as the energy needed to remove the waste water. Granted the budget dictates how green a home can be. This is truest for the middle class and poor. All too often we only see the immediate costs. More of us need to look at the long term costs. Many green features only cost a few pennies more over the lifetime of the upgrade due to cost savings. Building smarter as well as utilizing energy saving and energy producing technologies is far more affordable than most people think. Particularly when the technology needed is no longer new. Cheers!
You are not a fool for building affordable houses, you are a very humane person, most people are only about the profits and don’t care anything about the poorer people, one reason why there are so many homeless people in the USA, I salute you for your kindness, and I am sure many others appreciate you for your efforts to make a difference.
You hate drywall and I hate insulation. Only thing good about insulation is that it's a lot lighter then drywall. I just did 3 minisplits at my investment property. Most come pre-charged, but even vaccing down and adding refrigerant is easy if you end up having to handle yourself.
Worked my a$! off and saved every penny, I built the first house and am going with that momentum ever since, but I will get into financing at some point.
loving this design. one small change I'd recommend for the future...keep windows and doors at least 6" away (preferably more) from corners. When door/window trim is right next to a corner, it looks like a design error (in my opinion, of course). I saw a couple of places that really jumped out with the drywall up. Interestingly, I didn't notice it as much before the drywall mud was applied. Anyway, great job, as always. Love your work!
Always enjoy your video. Your roofing video has the cost of material only (singles, ridge vents). Did you have the cost of material only for drywall, mud, tape, etc on this build? Thank you
Didnt price out the drywall since my drywaller handled it but If I had to guess materials (ALL) would be around a $1000. Those sheets can be 9 bucks each for the smaller ones it's the labor that is expensive.
Question: Why not move the electrical panel into the closet? Same wall, just ten feet to the right. No code issues that I am aware of. Also, no need for the homeowner to cover it up, still easily accessible for inspection, maintenance, or for emergency cut-off.
Would love to do that but the building inspector I deal with likes the panel to be easilly accesible. It makes sense and he never steered me wrong so I follow the codes and rules local to here where I build.
Ah. Makes sense. Then, says the interior designer, get spray paint in a color as close to the wall color as you can get, and “paint it out “. The panel doesn’t go anywhere, but it’s a lot less of an eyesore.
Very nice to see it coming together. just Moved to north ga to start my build been cleaning the property up lots of trees need to come down I wanted some advice on this crazy idea I had for a home 36×24 Two story block house. What are my options when it comes to Floors 1st and 2nd materials wise Thankyou sir
Block house sounds great and I love the strength of them but finding skilled labor to do it will be interesting, get out there and start talking to people if you can find someone who can get that done. If it was me I would just go with 2by6 walls and call it a day much easier to find framers to do that.
I love watching you, keep up the good work! Im out here in Colorado and I'm looking to get out of this expensive State and do what your doing. I've been in construction for 35 yrs and it time for my brain and money to me me more money...lol! No more hard labor for me...lol! Your building houses for $100,000. Our water, sewer, and electric taps out here cost that. Then add on $150,000 for a quarter acre...now add house cost to that....you need $400,000 to do anything out here, unless your a production builder. I think the key to what you do is to find a municipality that doesn't have restriction/covenants or super strict building codes. Also living where there is no winter helps with foundation cost (no frost level to contend with), frost levels create the need for crawlspace/basement walls and that can add major cost. Your slab is the way to go!
GalaxyRods I've been looking for such an area that will allow a small mostly off grid home like this one in Colorado. Any idea of counties or areas that may be doable?
@@susananderson1071you need to go up in the mountains.....like someone said the front range is too dam expensive. Also consider that building in the mountains can be just as expensive due to cost of people/material getting there. People usually charge a premium to work there. Most mountain property needs a well and that can run up to $25000 or more, then you need to test the water for toxins and possibly install a reverse osmosis system. Also tends to be very rocky, so a perk test for your septic can get pricey to make it right. I have crunched the numbers and Colorado is a tough place to build, unless money is not a problem.
GalaxyRods that is crazy expensive, one of the reason why I moved out of where I used to live, everything was $$$$$ so either you borrow a ton of money and have a huge mortgage payment or you rent for the rest of your life.
@@dantolen3969 Thanks I know Pueblo West is growing and there a housing shortage in Pueblo. Really dont care for the San Luis area. May need to check other states out even though I would miss everything Colorado has to offer.
Great job trying to help others not everyone needs a 300k house that you and your spouse spend almost your intier life trying to pay for it. Thank you for sharing.
There is so few people in history that will or have sacrificed personal comfort for the benefit of society. You are the exemplification of a great man. You're keeping the American dream alive and affordable and you're even asking for competition to help you fulfill your mission. That's just icing on the cake. I'll do everything I can to get to where you are and we will see what can of difference we can make. If you have any advice on how to get started, please let me know!
My advice might be a bit off the cuff, Public libraries are your friend with a bunch of books with pictures and good info. RU-vid is another great source. Visit Home Hepot and Lowes to get familiar with materials and get into that headspace. (environment) you might meet contractors there. Sit down and talk with your local building inspectors and city officials about building permits and fees. Sit down with good tenured real estate agents and ask them about the area and get a good relationship there. Visit the bank and do the same as above. Construction is an interesting endeavor but you gotta do your homework.
I have been doing drywall, mud and finish on our house and lake house this summer with little remodels. Not a pro, just a do it myself type of personality. I was taught to not bring sheetrock corners to corners of doors and windows, because you'll never be able to prevent cracks from forming there. Do you or any of the rest of us MC fans in the peanut gallery have an opinion on how to cover windows then cut them out? I saw the issue mostly in your main open room, bedrooms looked good.Agree with you on wood walls and ceilings over drywall. I just finished my garage with plywood and we have used shiplap and tongue and grove where it makes sense in our houses and our family lake house.
You put 2 bath in a tiny house........tiny toilet enclosure which is unpleasant to use and not needed. and then u have no space for a normal size closet or living room. bad design. its not a fancy house no need 2 bath.
You are absolutely right about affordable housing and starting out small, much better to do that but rare these days. Instant gratification is the norm in all areas of life. I'm at the stage of life where smaller is not only easier to take care of, I don't need or want a large or even medium house. I'm amazed at the square footage in so called senior homes! I'm also amazed at their prices and it doesn't include fees for the amenities I would never use. Only plus is having yard work done for you but I can hire someone for less. I've said it before and say it again, I appreciate what you do, I just wish you were in my state! 😀👍
Thank you, If I had the funds I would build a lot more of these I have a lot of folks who are retired asking me when the next one is going up. This one sold before getting listed, so there is demand but no one wants to build small since you make a lot more profit on a bigger house.
Drywall would definitelly be cheaper, I did not run the numbers (since I hired out) but for comparison sake 4 feet by 8 feet drywall sheet is about $9 but a --- 1 by 6 (inch) tongue and groove board is almost the same price and covers a lot less.
@@MigraineCraftsman if you dont mind me asking, where in the country do you do your business? Are you limited to a particular region, or state? Or do you provide services as requested?
LOL, you're not the only fool who'd like to build affordable housing. I dream of creating a neighborhood of very small homes. Ever seen a Ross Chapin neighborhood?
They laugh now but when the downturn comes in the economy like it did it 2008 they will be crying then. I hope I'm helping you guys out with this channel, stick around and see what I have planned you might not need anyone but yourself to get it done like I do.
Drywall is extremely messy, but there are not too many alternatives. Drywall is easy to work with, easy to install, easy to remove and is inexpensive. Patching up drywall is fairy easy too and it gives fire rating to the structure (if it's type X). Old ways were more time consuming such as lath and plaster or mesh and plaster. Comparing drywall to anything else out there, drywall is still a clear winner.
I get what you’re saying but we are in our 60’s and it’s too much work for my husband and I We are hoping to put up pine boards on most of our walls. Nothing fancy. It’s going to be a small house so it won’t take much.
Jo Vander Tuig , love the pine idea 1 by 6 will be easy to work with, you and hubby can knock that out no problem. If everything goes well with my deal I will show you how to do just that. I have a remodel planned if the deal closes.
Thanks for your videos I’m learning a lot! I’m getting ready to build a 50ft by 24ft house on some land my wife and I found. I bought the computer software and have been working on the house. What’s the price difference between tong and groove and drywall for the walls? We’ve been wanting to move to the county for years and now is the time to do it.
Drywall material is a lot cheaper (labor is expensive) I'll give you an example: One drywall sheet that cover 4 feet by 8 feet is $9 But one board of 1 by 6 (inches) is $7 to $8 ( 1by is actually even smaller) Labor is what gets you on drywall (if you pay someone) but tongue and groove will run you a lot more in materials and you can do it yourself. So basically it can be a wash it all depends how you look at it. Hope that helps a bit.
Unless you have your heart set on tongue and groove don't get it. In my opinion drywall offers more options of finish. It's messy to install, but also easy to repair. Easy to paint or repaint. If you are looking for some customization you can always add some trims to walls or crown moldings. Drywall is also cheaper, at least as material.
I know this is off topic but I have noticed that the plumbing was beautifully done in the slab but have not seen any vent pipes for air in the walls and out the roof, have I missed something? I went back to one of your other vids on plumbing and noticed something I have never seen in the Pacific Northwest. In the Kitchen the sink was getting air from a fitting that allowed air in to move water. I have always seen them plumbed to roof, learn something new everyday.
@@MigraineCraftsman I realize they are put in the back roof area. I was talking about no air vent in the cabin house kitchen sink. Has a fitting under the sink which allows air into the plumbing system. Never saw that in the Northwest where I live. Of course I have been retired for quite some time, so things have changed.
The place is looking great.Do you do something to air seal the ceiling before the T&G is installed? You said that you didn't like the service panel in the bedroom. Was there something preventing you form putting it on the outside. I really appreciate that you are building these small houses and documenting the build.
My educated guess would be is that location is closer to the main feeder on the outside of the house and also it's closest location away from hot water heater (assuming it's electric), washer/dryer, exterior HVAC unit. Those appliances require higher electric loads therefore you need to run thicker wires from switchboard panel to them. Higher the load = lower gauge of the wires (thicker wires) = more money.
No seal necessary for the vault but great point on your part. You could put some ridgid board up there but it depends on where you live and you have to be carefull not to create moisture problems if the building is too tight. As for the panel they are ugly beasts but necessary , I guess you can paint them or put a picture over it but then people will give me crap for that lol.
I absolutely love Migraine Craftsman, the man is honestly genuine and a great person. I have learned a lot watching and subscribing to his channel. I'll be building my own 900 sq. ft. cabin on a lot we own in North Western AZ and will definitely use his techniques. Thank you sir!
Excuse me, Migraine Craftsman, my mission is to build affordable, sustainable housing! I just don't know how to get started!! I'm in Dallas, Tx and there is a huge need for housing, but no one is doing a darn thing about it! I want to start by building tiny homes for individuals. I need land, a crew, and funds! I started following you bcuz I have the very same passion as you and want to be where you are one day!! Thanks for sharing such great content!! I have learned a lot! 💯👍
This answer could be a mile long but to start, make sure your credit is good and you save some cash. That way you can get a loan from a bank and get going, in the mean time you will have to do a lot of homework (books/youtube/phone calls/library) Like anything in life the start is tough but it gets easier once you get momentum.
@@MigraineCraftsman 😊Good answer! I am already doing all of the above! I am now learning how to use software so I can design my own tiny homes. I just want you to know that you are not alone when it comes to solving the problem of affordable housing in this country! Thanks again for taking the time to give me some sound advice! Bless you my fellow Chi-town resident! 😀👊🏽
Not cheap but I personally would not do it for $5000, not a fan of drywall. The man that does this for me is a good human being so I dont mind paying him, he always does good work for me.
btw are you planning to do vid about choises what you are now doing, and stuff like why this Wall isnt good here, its better here… and so on? Or this door is better here than there… the list goes on... Greetings from Finland
Great video migraine!! I hope everyone soaks in your knowledge at the end of the video. Quick question: what’s a rough price per square foot for simple porches with simple overhang? 25 a sq ft? I am in Texas, labor is on the affordable side.
Always tough to answer, different areas will have different labor pools and prices will vary, here it ranges from 20 to 30 a square foot. But latelly everything has been going up plumbing, electrical hvac you name it, it went up.
Awesome Drywall work. For the price you can't beat it .... good call on subbing that out. Dow you know how many laborers were on the site and how long did it take them?
