This Basement Finishing Secret will Save you a FORTUNE! | Reality Renovision Ep04

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If You Want A Blueprint For Creating a Low Cost Basement Living Area Then this video is for you! Finishing a basement Does mean you need a second mortgage. Here is my simple system! #RealityRenovision
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Master Episode #04 "The Most Economical Basement Technique"
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@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

Watch the entire first season of Reality Renovision HERE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-07jLmvcqY90.html

@symone9301 3 года назад

Are you able to tell me how to install a cold air return in the basement. I don't have one and my basement is already finished. Thanks!!

@ModMINI 3 года назад

Excellent production quality. Up there with the big TV shows like This Old House... but even better than TV edutainment - more education, less entertainment! I will watch you guys forever

@MrTraderBillion 2 года назад

@@symone9301 @UCl-OPZ5B1xhXywEePIpssjg Hi I have the same question about cold air return, will you be able to help. thanks

@joannefranks6978 8 месяцев назад

We are going to paint ourselves. How do you get rid of drywall dust from gyproc?

@joannefranks6978 8 месяцев назад

Any specific sleeve better? We are using dark colors for media room, ceiling sleeve?

@maciejrudolf 3 года назад

First time watching this channel, I gotta say, I like this guy

@datznunayabeeznus8865 3 года назад

He's dope. Been watching him for years. Super chill and not over strict and purist about everything. He throws a bone to the cheap diy guy like me who might not have money to do it all perfect (like not having money for a full sub dimple system he talks about here)

@randle2318 3 года назад

Same here, subscribed

@migrain45 3 года назад

This is my first time as well and I just hit the subscribe button.:-)

@dyexpeditinginc1170 3 года назад

@@migrain45 me too.

@GISHNUCHALADY 2 года назад

Watching him for years..i would say he is the best for explaining things

@1986yamahafazer69 2 года назад

You're an excellent carpenter, love to watch the videos you come up with. please keep them coming, you've saved me a fortune!

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@MrSouthofBoston 2 года назад

This show is better than any DIY show on television!

@cfraimondo233 3 года назад

Great tips. The HVAC tip "reduce from 5" to 4" round duct to build up pressure to throw the air further" is inaccurate, and in fact your reduction in size will do the opposite. I design HVAC systems for a living. If you want more pressure you need a different fan or change the fan speed. Trying to push the air through a smaller duct and with a fitting will result in higher pressure drops, reducing airflow. The throw is a function of CFM and the design of the register. You are correct in dropping the heat supply down to the floor level. But I would not recommend reducing the duct size.

@johndavidson5564 3 года назад

its also worth noting that 4 in duct is not a supply size really, i install ductwork and also am a residential and commercial hvac tech and 4 in duct proves such little cfm that its only used in like walk in closets to prevent mold or dead zones of air flow. 4 inch is a good exhaust size for bathroom fans ect.

@Integrity.is.everything 2 года назад

Notice you got neither a heart nor a reply. I don't think he could handle you correcting him. Must have an ego

@rivahkillah 2 года назад

@@Integrity.is.everything or it's due to the age of the video

@Integrity.is.everything 2 года назад

@@rivahkillah No. He's liked comments from WAAAAY after this person's comment. He just didn't like what he said

@jeremylarson6267 2 года назад

@@Integrity.is.everything - well, can you blame him? everyone is a claimed expert in the comments section

@samoanirwin 3 года назад

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="653">10:53</a> Honest Truth 💪🏾🙌🏾🔥 Thank you Jeff, Loved the video!!

@sanuvirsan6681 3 года назад

I watched many videos of this gentleman and I really like the way he explained it.

@AB-di7yb 2 года назад

We’re renovating our basement now and your videos have been so valuable!

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

Cheers happy to help!

@nabiassadullah4115 2 года назад

Thank you very much for making these videos. It is very educating from technical aspect and economical. I really appreciate your time and and effort for making these videos.

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@janey86 2 года назад

I love this channel whenever I have a question I always googled even if I hired someone for my work I really thanks to him

@KS-gf3tv 4 года назад

Damn, Jeff. Looking fly with the sweater amigo

@Shawn-ph6ys 4 года назад

Love the updated videos!

@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

Thank you Shawn. Cheers, Jeff

@channelquietcoyote7564 2 года назад

So informative and chill. I would love to have a consult and project done by you and your team!

@hopefunches2433 2 года назад

Basement looks great...always good work..

@jaithevegan 2 года назад

Speaking my language at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="780">13:00</a>!!! Thanks so much for these videos!

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

Cheers!

@jessevandusen6287 3 года назад

Cool! Good job!

@bikeninja956 3 года назад

nice work, just subbed. What a difference before and after....

@85irocnc 2 года назад

We only wish we could hire your team to complete our basment... It looks easy but you never know what you can run into. Nice video!

@meganwright6843 3 года назад

New to your channel. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you :)

@TruthSeekerAi 3 года назад

awesome info and work i wish you goodness

@kajcheechannel698 3 года назад

Nice and honest answer!! Thanks! I want to do my basement for space room for living but I don't know anything so how much if I would to hired someone to do it? Just a room not the whole basement.

@janephillips3627 2 года назад

Great! and so Beautiful.

@longfade 2 года назад

Excellent, subscribed.

@colonelsly 4 года назад

i'll say it… years have been good on you! :P

@sendmedics 2 года назад

That paint color! 😮

@JoefreyHijara 3 года назад

this episode is gold

@oldarkie3880 3 года назад

I would say it's RED

@JrJagsFootball 3 года назад

Good to know I installed the most economical flooring in my basement 15 years ago.

@squeekhobby4571 3 года назад

Great tips

@bigredgreg1 4 года назад

Good video!

@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@BrothaHerb 2 года назад

I’m here for it

@silversulfer711 4 года назад

Hey Jeff great videos you put out every time. Im a NOVICE looking to finish roughly 1000 sqft basement would appreciate whatever guidance you give as i have several quotes from contractors and its ridiculously expensive.

@aa-md4qr 2 года назад

Oh a good video! "Oh no its this guy"

@MaMa-qh4dy 4 года назад

Subscribed!!

@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

More newer stuff to come!

@showspotter 2 года назад

wow what a video ... do u know if its preferable to finish in carpet or lvp/laminate in terms of resale value? my house was built this year here in northern colorado and lots of homes around have carpet but i like the ease of clean with wood flooring.

@MRVinydf 4 года назад

OMG JEFF You look so young haha. Loved the video keep it up :)

@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

This was done 10 yrs ago. Don't worry we got more recent vids to come. Cheers Jeff

@alexandreharnois1224 3 года назад

Hey Jeff quick question you mentioned bring heat to the floor. How hard is it for a DIYer to install two heating ducts down the wall?

@TPN_MeDS 3 года назад

Love your channel, is it worth upgrading to brushless for impact and drill? I have a 20v dewalt set that isn't brushless. Happy new year!

@neckdmo6551 3 года назад

If its not broken, dont fix it.

@amardeepsandher 2 года назад

Great video Jeff. Always a pleasure watching your detailed videos. By curiosity do you remember the height of that basement? I have a low ceiling basement (6'11), not sure how to go about it without spending a fortune. Thanks again.

@MetalAsFork Год назад

Seems like sinking any money into that space would be a pretty big waste.

@henokwolde9466 2 года назад

Thank you bro

@cchester6514 2 года назад

Awesome job explaining the renovation process. You’re cute too. Thank you

@raphaelrodriguez3587 Год назад

I bought a home in New England from the 1940s I have a very dry basement I was thinking to renovating it this helps a lot

@michaelhancock9636 2 года назад

What I learned from this video. Studs are beams, joists are beams, beams are also beams.

@seanm3226 3 года назад

Jeff, did I actually see you checking (a potentially crooked) 2x4 wall for straightness...with a (potentially crooked) 2x4? Love your videos.

@randyowens3419 3 года назад

I'm sure he sighted it for straightness, if you don't build that means looking down the side of the 2x4 with one eye like lining up rifle sights to see id it is perfectly straight, the eye is probably accurate to a 1/16".

@TapelessDrywallFinishing 2 года назад

Awesome

@minisvlad 4 года назад

Looking at how you do the flooring is very cool and I've seen you do that in other videos. As someone that wants to do that in their basement, should I worry about framing the walls first or putting in the subfloor first? Should I be leveling the uneven concrete floor before putting in the subfloor, or try to level after? I'm very new at trying something like this.... CHEERS!!!

@digibluh 2 года назад

level the floor, put the subfloor first then walls on TOP of the subfloor. leave a subfloor gap between the concrete wall too. it needs air flow or it will get moldy under the floor, air gap or not. (air gap isn't much use if it's not moving anywhere).

@The_R_Vid 2 года назад

Similar to the other response, subfloor first, then walls. I elected not to level the concrete first due to budget at the time, and have regretted it.

@donaldschell1435 4 года назад

I just started watching this series? I have watched some of you're others and like what I have seen so far! I have subscribed, and try to remember to like the one's that I like ( witch is all that I have seen so far and good job with a thank you. I may do your paid version in the future but not today.) I have a wide range of exp. in const. but at this time no details. So the only comment I would like to make @ this point in your series is that I feel you should seal all the duct work that you can get access to and maybe do a simple type drawing of elec. cable, mech. things and so on if you are going to inclose it will help you remember and help future owners learn . I think that shows a good organized home owner. How many projects have you done that you may have been able to keep cost down knowing what lies behind ? OK maybe to much to just mention sealing and marking but YOU said to comment if it might help any of us DIY peeps. keep on making the great informative videos and I may just contribute some $ . Thank You Don S.

@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

Cheers Donald!

@alexkai7658 4 года назад

@@REALITYRENOVISIONHi, I was pleasantly surprised to see your video. I am about to remodel my kitchen. I am in Montreal. If you are here, I will definitely ask you to take care of the decoration. I look forward to replying.

@michaelmaas5544 3 года назад

I’ve been building for over 30 years and have never seen joists spaced on 2’ centers that’s just crazy!

@munsters2 3 года назад

RE:Michael Maas. Even stranger than that, he said they were on 22" centers.

@the85erfied94 3 года назад

You mentioned that your head ducts should be extended to the floor. In theory, you are correct. However, furnaces have to work much harder to force the air downwards regardless of whether or not it's through a pipe or into an open room. Adding the extra ducting is useless. However, your cold air return should be extended to the floor so that it will pull the cold air out and the hot air down.

@theupscriber65 2 года назад

Are you sure about that?

@molondon3071 3 года назад

Interesting

@gurvirbhinder1743 3 года назад

Your awesome

@bbyubbyu4147 3 года назад

Hey what do you think of industrial look ceiling sprayed with paint, tx

@waynemercer22 2 года назад

love your videos You have grown younger in this one LOL

@SuperiN2Deep 4 года назад

Wow he looks so young!! Too funny!!

@eenvu2402 2 года назад

Beautiful finished. Paint colors please?

@genli5603 2 года назад

Kiln is one syllable. You're killin' me.

@PAINT_S_CAPES 2 года назад

Hey Jeff. You're my favourite DIY guy - and love that you're from Ottawa! In this video you say "10k" for cost ... I'm curious to know what you would say today during year 3 basically of covid times. Would you go as far as to say DOUBLE today?! It's May 1/22.

@paillight 3 года назад

Hello Jeff I am looking for one of your tips for cutting a square hole in a basment wall for a vent. I seen it but cannot find it again could you point me in the right direction. Thanks great vidios Donn.

@TheRedBehemoth 2 года назад

I've got a bungalow in a pretty cold part of canada, where the temperature drops probably 6-7 degrees down here easily. Currently, it's laminate on concrete with a tiny thin sheet of something underneath. Would you suggest carpet, or vinyl? Recently added two heat runs and an air return to try and combat this issue.

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

for best results get a space heater and an insulated subfloor.

@NSTartan 3 года назад

Would you recommend 1” rigid foam board between your dimple board and your 5/8” osb sheet subfloor?

@24revealer 2 года назад

No, It'a amazing how this floor system make the room warmer. If you want to insulate the floor, find a floor system with insulation in it. The dimples allow any moisture to make its way to a drain, in theory anyway.

@chrishansen2077 2 года назад

I would always put the floor right on the concrete! Besides moisture coming from underneath the floor, most homes have the water heater in basements and someday it may leak without you knowing it. I’ve seen people that have had to replace an entire wood floor in a basement just for a burst water heater.

@kevingallagher9287 3 года назад

Why is there vapor barrier on both sides of the wall insulation?

@neilavellino905 3 года назад

What is currently the best vinyl product for use for a concrete slab. We have no water or dampness, I think your content is some of the best on the internet.

@jeffreyklaum13 3 года назад

Fill any cracks with concrete filler chaulk then Red Guard the slab. At that point its ready for tile or vinyl plank.

@Distriived 3 года назад

In your opinion would it be cheaper for me to underpin (I only have about 6.5ft clearance) and finish my basement or make an addition. Our house it to small and we need to expand somewhere.

@K4R3N 3 года назад

NEVER DRYWALL A BASEMENT CEILING (I totally regret doing my basement ceiling with drywall, just do a tile drop ceiling, you WILL need access to that ceiling at some point)

@mariad4183 3 года назад

wow...thank you for that tip

@K4R3N 3 года назад

@@mariad4183 plus the drop ceiling tiles absorb lot of noise..drywall ceiling the noise bounces everywhere..i can't even be in my basement when there's more than a couple kids...gets too loud

@mariad4183 3 года назад

@@K4R3N aawww... thank you so much. We're looking for options - especially for sound insulation. That's good to know 💕💕

@K4R3N 3 года назад

@@mariad4183 there's a lot of videos on youtube..they are called "acoustic ceilings"

@K4R3N 3 года назад

@@mariad4183 also please before you do any basement work check for RADON and get the radon fixed before any basement work.

@CuriosityCafe 3 года назад

I wish you were in Ohio. I'm about to start a renovation and can't find anyone here in the Columbus area to help

@iamamish 3 года назад

I'm in Cleveland and home improvement prices are about double what they were a few years ago. Good luck.

@keithgraham9547 2 года назад

Easy basement to finish. Most have more problems than this one. Couple years ago national average to finish a basement was about $95/sf. That's gone up. The more walls, higher the cost. (Drywall, electrical, doors, baseboard, casings, doorknobs, every time you create a room.) Many basements DO NOT have plumbing roughed in. And most basements DO NOT lend themselves to a wood subfloor. And you CANNOT do 3/4" hardwood below grade. LVP is a much better choice, and quality LVP has been on the market 20+ years. This guy is a good framer, he's not a floor guy and is in error on some points there. DO NOT listen to him on flooring advice or pricing, he's WAY off on his advice. No way you can do 800 sf for $10k. A simple renovation will run you probably $40,000 minimum if everything us in your favor.

@Griffolion0 4 года назад

Hey Jeff, on the heating topic for basements, would an underfloor warming system be advised or is there a reason why you shouldn't put a system like that in the basement?

@danielz722 3 года назад

If you're building new, in-floor radiant is an excellent choice. If you have the headroom to spare, and you've got an existing concrete floor, you can run your radiant, then overpour and achieve excellent results.

@deanwilson7047 10 месяцев назад

10 grand............these were the beautiful years

@antoniobiancofiore2396 Год назад

I have existing ceramic tile in basement …rather than remove may I place vinyl flooring on top ?….your thoughts?

@tiffanieharding 3 года назад

Jeff, I have a concrete basement, but I don't want to put up drywall everywhere. I would love to do wall paneling for a rustic look and paint the pipes and beams. I will need a few walls because I would like to put a gym and finish the plummed bathroom that already exists just not everywhere. I haven't been able to find anyone who has a video on such a thing. My basement is 1400+ square feet. Is this something you can advise me on? Any suggestions would be awesome.

@kentGrey 2 года назад

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="384">6:24</a> My contractor used a cement saw to cut through the foundation. He said that using jack hammers could cause cracks in the foundation.

@David-wo9un 2 года назад

Looking to finish a basement soon but curious how to get ideas for the layout of the finished space. Any suggestions other than hiring an architect?

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

work with what you got. moving mechanical costs a fortune. The return on investment is low so keep it simple.

@ulucio86 4 года назад

In reality and honest truth is that you can finish a basement for less then $3,000 if you do the job yourself. Contractors usually charge per square foot, others charge per labor. 90% of the labor work is around $15k to $25k which is absurd when materials cost $3,000. When i finished my 1,008 sqrf basement in 2018 i was charge $8,000 from a Mexican contractor including materials waterproofing and installing brand new windows. Labor was $5,500 and materials that i purchased was $2,500+ tax

@silversulfer711 4 года назад

@Rocco im in the process of getting quotes from contractors, the prices im getting is ridiculous. 1000 sqft running into $45000 plus to finish it. Would like to connect with you maybe i can get some pointers

@praveenkoya1896 3 года назад

@Rocco Lucio, I would like to connect with you. I have 600 sq ft that I would like to finish.

@chriszeien9112 2 года назад

@@praveenkoya1896 framing walls and adding electric are very easy skills to master even for a beginner DIYer. Most electric work will not involve any complex 3-way or 4-way circuits. Check RU-vid and some reference magazines, all the info will be there for basic work like this.

@MP-zf7kg 2 года назад

if you're DIY-ing it: electrical is straightforward, just do your homework to keep it to code. The tip: save yourself a ton of work and mess by installing the boxes AFTER you've hung the drywall. You do this by -leaving slack in the wire where you want a box to go; if multiple wires are involved, label them -at this point, I like to position the drywall and cut the holes for the boxes BUT -you can just hang the drywall, marking the box location, then come back after and do all the boxes at one time. You'll need to be cautious to not nick your wiring. If you need more information I can provide it, but you likely get the idea.

@BobLovesKaren 2 года назад

So adding that subfloor and then finished flooring would raise the floor by 1.5” maybe? What do you do about the stair riser on the last step now that it’s out of spec?

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

if you are doing a reno on a permit many inspectors will allow you some extra mercy if you just ask.

@nattyphysicist 3 года назад

What are your thoughts on in floor heating in the basement vs ducted? Thanks!

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

love it. Cheers!

@pierreeb1 3 года назад

Any recommendations for contractors in Michigan?

@seyoonhan5933 2 года назад

Wow, you were slim Jeff.

@packetattack7437 2 года назад

I know it's not realistic for a lot of people but removing those lally columns with the help of an engineering firm can do wonders for opening the space up. Finished columns in a basement really suck and affect how the space can be used unless you're dealing with a lot of square footage.

@solraclos3690 3 года назад

Would love to hire you for my basement coming up.. let me know how to get in touch

@gwest67 3 года назад

Who would do that to their walls!!! “RED!”

@datznunayabeeznus8865 3 года назад

"Redrum"

@rogerholzem2315 3 года назад

Color choice is very personal! Who are you to cry about others choices? You must be a Trumptard!

@cooper8318 3 года назад

@@rogerholzem2315 Who are you to cry about people that like Trump? How do you not see the hypocrisy in your own words? Think then speak. You're welcome

@christ7900 3 года назад

@@cooper8318 Amen 🙏 hahaha

@plinnytheother6107 3 года назад

@@rogerholzem2315 You got TDS

@deanwilson7047 10 месяцев назад

i suck at carpet............good advise

@JohnSmith-fi2gu Год назад

What's the plastic for? Lock in the moldy insulation?

@mesalo007 2 года назад

What is the name of the bathroom floor tile at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="15">0:15</a> in the video? It looks great

@masspyro5167 2 года назад

Drop ceiling. we did that in my basement. easy peasy.

@ee-vand-gr8758 Месяц назад

Hello, I have 1980s home. Starting a full basement remodeling, basically demoing everything to concrete walls. I plan to install subfloor. A part of the basement has vinyl glued to concrete. My gutters tells me I should get that out too to be level with the rest of the basement, but I am unsure what to do. What is recommended in this case? Thank you!

@isitmeeTV 2 года назад

Water proof before doing anything. My old landlord had a beautiful basement but if flooded bad. Use drop ceiling because you need to wire different thing like home speakers.

@jdunlap007 2 года назад

I hear good things about cork flooring for heat retention and durability. What do you think about cork flooring in a basement?

@REALITYRENOVISION 2 года назад

it is a start.

@daltonroy407 4 года назад

This looks like an older video I take it, unless you've discovered the fountain of youth. Not sure how much building technology has changed but is there any value in doing a floor out of wood and/or laminate anymore? What time of flooring was that? In wet spaces is there a better option that you would recommend now or would you still do it this way?

@cwshifflett7 4 года назад

If you start watching at 07:31 , he answers your question in this video.

@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

Today I would use vinyl plank. Cheers!

@khaleefax9553 2 года назад

*How do you design a basement to begin with that has least chance of building mold?*

@stevecanuck9707 3 года назад

Saw the Timmes cup, where in Canada are you located?

@tiffanymoses5761 2 года назад

I like him

@denviledarnell1630 3 года назад

are you opposed to keeping the floors concrete and finishing them somehow?

@felixgarcia8393 2 года назад

I have a basement with water leaking in. How should I ho about fixing it.

@ikantspel5535 2 года назад

Wood-basement=mold. You can see it already exists on the 2x4s at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="68">1:08</a> in the video. I’d suggest steel studs, rockwool and paperless drywall

@digibluh 2 года назад

and make sure that subfloor can breath, i've installed those before with 3-4lbs water per 1000ft/24 hours and without adequate airflow, it will hit RH 90% and get musty under it. always test with calcium chloride vapour kit first unless your 10000% sure that house has a vapor retarder under it and still functions.

@saby8765 2 года назад

This is more like a TV presentation here.

@hiadd5530 3 года назад

Do you have to have a hallway in the basement?

@willymaes 4 года назад

What qualities should you look for before purchasing LVP flooring? No idea what to look for.

@SubdivisionAuto 4 года назад

It all depends what your substrate and personal requirements are. Are you looking for something that's really high quality or just something that's cheap but waterproof? Are you on concrete or on wood subfloor? There are a lot of products out there and they just keep getting better every year. I found that planks that are smaller tend to come apart much easier. Most new products are very large planks, which work great and have less joints. Also the texture on the actual plank is something to look out for as well. Some of the older ones are super slippery and can be dangerous. Look out for texture because it makes a bigger difference. The joints, I find glue is too old school, the locking planks works really well. Theyre all a little different but work on the same principal. Look for thickness, if you take a piece out of a box and hold it on by the end, does it bend a lot? Thinner products dont perform as well. next do they have a solid core only or do they have a soft layer underneath as well? If it's just a solid core you should really put down under pad. I've put down solid core flooring with no pad and it's like walking on concrete, little high impact. Another important point is, take your keys and run them down the plank: does it scratch easy? If yes, dont buy it. You want something durable. Anyways, I am no expect, just a guy who has experimented a lot with vinyl flooring. Personally I really like the life proof brand at home depot. It's 3.50 Canadian a square foot I believe (may be different where you are) but it's great stuff. I put some under-pad down, then the flooring (you dont have to but it is quieter to walk on and more comfortable) and the result is great. That flooring has a hard core and a soft bottom. If your looking for something else we have a video coming out on our other channel Home Renovision DIY in a couple weeks, may be worth waiting to see that. Good luck and Merry Christmas!

@REALITYRENOVISION 4 года назад

This is a common problem. I have sourced out a great product and will be installing it and making it available for purchase in a few weeks on our other channel. Home Renovision DIY

@willymaes 4 года назад

@@SubdivisionAuto So much to consider before buying. Application,substrate,texture,width,thickness. Thanks for the info. Every little bit helps.

@SubdivisionAuto 4 года назад

@@willymaes Indeed. Dont be afraid to open some boxes and really look over the product. Find that works for you, what you like. What works for me may not be what your looking for and vice versa. Regardless what you choose, i doubt you will be dissapointed with vinyl flooring, its great stuff. Merry Christmas and happy holidays

@kiddhitta 3 года назад

Paint on the side if the outlet cover. Lazy painting. Just take your covers off before painting. Always. It take 10 seconds.

@paulzapol9840 3 года назад

I was thinking the same thing. That paint job is terrible!!

@djkenny1202 3 года назад

We have no insulation behind our drywall. It stays so nice in summer. I figure less issues.

@digibluh 2 года назад

don't need it if the foundation is already insulated from the outside either.

@akhere4279 2 года назад

He has this another channel.. I was subscribed to his main channel diy things and didn't know this also is his channel

@louishollandjr 3 года назад

Basment should only be finished if Have Proper insulation from exterior Walls with Drainage.

@VitasDream 3 года назад

How do you know if you have that?

@louishollandjr 3 года назад

@@VitasDream There would be no Moisture on your walls and no need for Dehumidifier. Or half Dig hole Outside against foundation 8" x 12" to see if there any kind of Vapor Barrier or insulation on Exterior walls.

@VitasDream 3 года назад

@@louishollandjr thank you but now I know I don’t have one. 😂

@gwp4eva 3 года назад

@@VitasDream it’s okay if your foundation walls don’t have waterproofing on the exterior side. unless of course you have frequent water infiltration problems, in which case you could always install a sump pump and/ or french drain. always make sure you manage your flooding problems before finishing a basement for basic thermal and moisture control, the insulation and vapor barrier would be installed on the interior face of the wall. this just prevents cold air and moisture from permeating through the concrete directly into your finished space. its a pretty simple DIY