For that window in the shower, try to have the sloped tile over the wall tile, so that the butted grout line is facing into the shower and not up towards the ceiling. It’s less risk of water intrusion at that point.
Scott, I would love to see you buy and renovate a property. Because: a - you and your better half deserve better than a flat, and b: because you would kill that. Cheers, mate!
I restore old cars for fun and have been offered a lot of money to do it professionally. I would never do that as turning a hobby into a job sounds like a nightmare. I suspect Scott is the same, but the other way around - the thought of having to work on his own house after having worked on someone elses is likely depressing. Also, nothing wrong with living in a flat, much less crap to deal with, not sure a house is necessarily better. I live in a a detached house now, thinking of going back to a flat....
If all the construction workers would care about old houses like you do, the world would be a better place. And thanks for all the time consuming video's you make. They are great to watch and very useful.
Ima address the white elephant in the room, let's be honest none of this would be possible without Rich...the man,hardest worker,funniest 1 liners,give it up people!! (as per our agreement you owe me a box Rich✌)
Scott, this was a very enjoyable series. The quality of your workmanship and production quality of your videos is top notch. I learned a few tricks and know to avoid the Makita coffee maker. Worth a patreon subscription.
I learned to avoid the Makita coffee maker by watching James Hoffman, the Weird Coffee Person, so it's reassuring that Scott as an amateur coffee connoisseur agrees.
Paerau - 100% amazing job on those shelves. The pocket shelving is great, but the reclaimed kitchen ones with the slotting is 10/10 craftsmanship. He always does some of the most underrated work, and with amazing craftsmanship. I thought his bowtie to fix the reclaimed wood in previous episodes was also super on point.
Watched this whole series as it came out. Rewatching it and I really love how this renovation comes out. If I hadn't already been hooked on SBC videos this series would have got me 100%
I would try to have the shower niche tile run over the wall tile so the grout line isn’t facing ceiling, but rather on the side. Less chance of water intrusion and less chance of that grout line slowly whittling away. Saves you a callback. And you mentioned planing and straightening out the bathroom- does your code allow for the mud lathe method for the shower wall?- (Moisture barrier, stucco lathe with wadded nails, and limed mud?) It is a lot easier to float out and create a straight/plumb wall rather than plane everything. You only lose a 3/4” to 1.5” per wall in the grand scheme of things. Save a lot on labor and save yourself tons of frustration. Nice job!
That's a lovely villa. I love old buildings. My flat in Glasgow was built in 1895 and while it needs looking after from time to time there's tons of character.
I'm away for a few years in the UK so its lovely to watch this series and see all my old favourite smoko bakeries especially the french cafe opposite Bunnings. Great work and attention to detail.
keeping the style while adding a modern flair takes a deft touch, you and your crew did an awesome job. That is a statement piece for "Scott Brown Carpentry".
Wow it ended up being such a cool mix between old and new. That home is super comfy and now also beautiful again. Got to say though, I expect that weird bathroom window to become an eternal fight against mildew forming
What an amazing transformation. Beautiful work and great attention to detail. It would be interesting to hear from the homeowners - would love to understand the thinking behind some of the decisions as well as their budget. Also think they're going to end up regretting that ginormous folding back door - beautiful, but a nightmare to maintain.
Great results! House leveling, small extension/ open plan with big timber bifold doors leading to a new deck outside, new kitchen and bathroom! Just estimating the costs in Auckland to do a reno like this, maybe $300k? But definitely worth it given the house price in Kingsland.
Hi Scott, I think I would have dug the holes before they jacked up the house, I just did not trust those jacks and I would not have fancied getting under without a lot of structural support. You put in a lot of effort and time into that house, but the tiler made the bathroom and kitchen into something very special, I have done all the things to houses through my life and I have been very pleased with a lot of it including a complete new build of a five bedroom house and fourteen stables each with a tac room and running water as well as a big courtyard and four garages.
Scott - love this start to finish video - we get to see a lot of the ‘before’ and the ‘during’. Would be great to see more of the ‘after’. If you lived on the Central Coat north of Sydney, I would definitely engage you to do our next reno!
Hate NZ current demolish beautiful old houses to put up flats and high rise shit boxes. Love the fact you recycle and take apart with an eye on using later. Shame we are losing so many old houses in Wgtn and Akl . Peter O
I want to move to NZ just so I can hire you to work on my house. Everything's so carefully thought out and done. I have a hard time trusting workers here when I see how you work in your videos. I wish I could erase all my viewings of your videos from my memory so I can have lower standards to whoever I hire here.
Hat off to you Scott. Its a tough job being behind the mental work AND the physical work for Renovations like these. I Also Run a Small Reno business and every time i get sick of the day i tell myself "Scott would eat this for breakfast" haha. Good Job. Btw your methods have inspired me to be even neater and have more dust control on my sites.
Nothing to do with the renovation, but I love seeing the Michael Schwab poster of the Cliff House in San Francisco at 07:57. I am amazed that these posters that we see all over the place here in the Bay Area have travelled around the world - all from an artist (here in my town) who has developed a totally iconic style without using any digital tools. Great stuff. Love the villa reno, too, obvs.
It’s called Wainscot (emphasis on ...scot). It’s the Baltic word for oak which was used for wall paneling in Britain. The name of the timber became the name of the paneling.
Cracking series mate, a true craftsman. Found myself on Google earth once, corner of Cambridge terrace and Montreal street christchurch, circa 2015/2016, rocking a pair of hi vis overalls getting ready to dig a hole! Have a great weekend
Absolutely seamless dude. the blend of the old and the new is almost invisible, a perfect gradient. I'm running out of ways to say amazing job, its beautiful.
I am completely blown away by the quality of your work ethic, abilities and video production. How do you do it, seriously... Do you know if there is anyone like you in Australia?
Why is it that I’ve already watched every episode of this villa, yet I’m sitting here enjoying it all over and making sure I’m paying attention to every velvety smooth thing “Scott Brown Here” says 😂😂😂 I say all this in the most manliest way possible 🤣💪🏽
Thanks for the video man. It looks absolutely amazing, please , you guys, keep up the beautiful job that you’re doing. I did my fair share of houses renovation and impossible projects, but the joy and accomplishment at the end of each job, covers the hard work. The memories of those jobs still puts a smile on, every time I remember them. You guys make a good and amazing job!!!!!
I watched each episode of this renovation but to see this going back over the work done and the end result is amazing. This project is a credit to you and all who worked on it. If I could spell Pradue's name I would mention him as a great partner in this build. I am sure the owners are so pleased with the end result.
Great work team. When we did our house a few years back we repurposed some pohutukawa that the council were chopping down to make bench seating, shelving and a fire hearth. Beautiful reddy colour and a sense of history as they were originally planted when the house was built.
Beautiful, the kitchen cabinet before reminded me of a hunting shack in Canada. Just 2 shelves on the wall. That little shelf made it very customized. Great observation of the client's needs.
I find myself watching and rewatching all your videos simply because of the standard of excellence. Excellent craftsmanship, teaching, videography, editing, friendships, chef, and I love the "B team" jokes from Richard! Any chance you can do a behind the scenes of creativity from the film making process? What equipment you use to record etc. I know many of us would love to see those details. Thanks in advance!
5:45 Scott, I’m currently converting an unused bedroom into a bathroom/wet room area and the house was built in the 1890s. The ceiling, floor and all walls has to be re levelled, plumbed and squared. It’s looking great now.
