I’m sure a lot of time and effort go into filming, editing and posting these videos, but they never seem long enough. I love what you are doing. Thanks for bringing us along.
She gets down to business. Most youtubers spend 30 secs on intro, then 30 secs on weather report, 30 secs on coffee, 90 secs on run to store, 30 sec on outro. They bump 13min video upto 16-18min with fillers. I guess that's part of the game. Maybe have a catch phrase then release a t-shirt with the phrase. Hehe
Here from a recommendation from Mack at Midwest magic cleaning 😊. Comment for the algorithm. Great channel. Mack’s right.👍 PS. You’ve given me a bit of confidence. My front porch is leaking. Dad said he’d come and fix it, but I’m going to ask him to let me do it with him directing me. I want to be more confident and independent and learn more. So thank you.😊
The hardest part in learning renovations…is beginning. Just start. Take pictures so you can understand the layers. And when it feels too big..slow down, take a beat, and break down the project into one board at a time. And once you are done, you will gain so much insight into building processes that you will be unstoppable! :)
Since you are replacing windows anyways, consider changing the size of the one in the kitchen and put the sink under it. Then that wall could be a longer run of countertop. If you change both windows to just slightly shorter, you could do a brilliant ‘L’ kitchen which will give you the best layout for usability. Love what you are doing Tia!
I like that you "clean as you go" and that you're very organized...and everything is well thought out. You're a very sensible young woman...dad must be proud.
You are doing this project the way I wish everyone would! I know we all can't do this much work, but it's so satisfying to see every single nail pulled and all the dirty insulation gone. It's so much healthier to have a home that's completely clean.
I love watching this content every Sunday. I also love that your dad comes to help but doesn’t “do”. He is there to assist but not take over!! He is teaching you so many great skills and what great memories. Can’t wait for next week!!
You will treasuer these memories of working with your dad forever. My dad helped me with my first house and we often reminiscence about those times now that his health has declined and he is physically unable to do much anymore.
I am now wishing that I had suggested this trick when I first started watching your channel. It would have saved you a TON of sweeping. Heavy duty tarps, or canvas, covering the floors and tacked up where the baseboards were removed. All of the dust and debris from the plaster removal, all of the insulation, is simply rolled up and dragged to the dumpster. If you use cheap tarps, they are disposable as well. And fans, blowing out and into cheap furnace filters will help clear the air of the dust that is everywhere. Snow shovels make great dustpans. I am very much enjoying watching this project. I look forward to watching each episode.
My parents grew up in ND. Don't get cheap windows because the wind 🌬️ never stops blowing where you are at. Fortunately Marvin has a factory in Fargo so you can get good windows in 10 to 14 days. Get the best you can afford. R-3 are standard, R-5 costs just a little bit more.
I am an old-time carpenter. I would recommend removing the Latin plaster. It may contain asbestos. This would also give you the ability to add new insulation into the walls plus the vapour barrier. Normally, you would hire an abatement team to remove that since everything is ripped apart now I would go the extra step.
I'm pretty sure, in an earlier video, Tia said the old plaster didn't contain asbestos. So it sounds like a sample was tested. It was around when Tia first started tearing out the interior walls down to the framing in the kitchen/bath rooms. I agree with you, though. Proper vapor barrier and insulation are excellent reasons to do it (especially considering it's in North Dakota, right?).
North Dakota? I took my first steps on my Grandparents farm in Carrington, ND. That was almost 70 years ago. I really enjoy watching your progress. Your Dad must be very proud of you.
This series makes me so happy! I love seeing you do so much by hand. I'm know your Dad is a big help, but it means so much seeing a young woman tackling projects. Keep up the good work!
I admire what you're doing there and like the changes to the new wall placement. Having said that, please allow me to make a suggestion that will elevate your framing from modern standard to first class: install blocking between all studs at the bottom and cats (called firestops in balloon framing, noggins in the UK) at the midpoint. In this case use the old studs that you removed or any cutoffs from the new ones. Cut two of the same exact length at the same time, one for the lower block, one for the cat and fit them tightly, This ensures parallelism while absolutely preventing any twisting that might occur overtime, greatly stiffens the wall, and provides twice the nailing area at the bottom of the sheetrock and base molding. Fasteners up thru the plate and into the end grain of the studs does not provide the stability of tow nailing, and neither is anywhere the equal of blocking. Put your odds and ends to good use wherever possible for $$$ Highest regards and best wishes for your continued success.
When I heard your comment about having the electrician put in the outlet for the stove I was curious if you had thought about putting in a propane one since you are putting in a tank for your heater? I cook on one and love it. The bonus is that if the power goes out you can still cook and have a little heat.
From the Netherlands, I can say that Tia is the personification of the American dream. First your dream, then the vision and after that hard working to achieve your goal.
You and your Dad make a great team! I like what you're doing with the house, and you seem to have a good head on your shoulders about your plans and expenses. It's so refreshing to see a renno with a practical and realistic plan that makes sense for your geographic region and lifestyle. The more women get involved in the practical planning of a home I think the layout and functionality of the plans will evolve into something different and exciting.
About a gazillion years ago they had a Public Broadcasting Show (PBS) called This Old House and they would do what you are doing. We could watch step by step as the old house was remodeled. I think the show is still running but I stopped watching it when Bob Vila was fired in the late 80's so I'm not sure. I loved watching it and I'm also loving watching you remodel your house. It will be exciting to see the final product.
Hey Tia, I would recomend gutting all the walls down to the studs. This way you can have your electricain run the wires with no hassles. It also give you the oppertunity to replace the insulation (seeing that you are in N. D. it gets cold there). New vapour barrier would be next then drywall. The other thing would be to change the window near the new toilet to a smaller one. IF you can insulate the floors from the basement, (basements are always cold) this should stop the heat/cold transfer, and living area should be nice and cozy during winter. Use Rockwool insulation it's water and fire proof.
@@alexac3098 yep, she has to get right down to the studs to find out if anything else is rotten or moldy. And it would be easier on the electrician to run his wires. Right now she does not know anything of what is in those walls - more dead rats??
@@alexac3098 And besides Tia only paid one dollar for it, so might as well do it right, spend a little bit more $. Still trying to figure out if the lot came with the house, if so what size of yard does she have? I haven't seen any mention of it, so I'm just curious.
I enjoy watching your dream come true. As a Dad and Grandpa, I share your Dad's pride in what you are doing. I am proud that your Dad is right with you doing the work.
@@janicemacgowan5114 Ah, that part! I wasn’t sure myself so I did an internet search. I did see that moths prefer “dark undisturbed” places to lay their eggs. I also saw the reason for windows in closets was to add light and improve air flow. I am assuming the light and ventilation together discouraged the moths from staying in the closet? They did say, however…if the window was open, the moths can come in through that window. So, how would one get the ventilation without letting the moths in? That part didn’t make sense to me. I came to the conclusion that it might be an old wives tale, perhaps?
I look forward to these videos every week! I just love watching a home renovation happening in real time, week by week. With so many videos that show the whole process from start to finish in 30 minutes, it's easy to forget that realistically, things actually take time (especially on a budget). Seeing each success is motivating for me with my own projects, reminding me that small, and even tedious, steps matter and progress is happening. Looking forward to seeing the electrical work done, and those new windows! Thank you for taking the time to record and share!
Is it next Sunday yet? It’s a talent to me to watch you put together such a huge project and be so experienced at it for such a young age. My youngest daughter used to work for city in Northern California she chainsawed trees and drove a bulldozer she is petite too. She is 25 she finished university and works now as a park ranger in Washington. I love watching your talent thank you for sharing ❤
Can't get over how MUCH YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED in a fairly short time!!!! My husband said -"Even if she spent a Hundred Thousand, it would be worth it!!!! Of course you know that. And with a Dad like that to help, sooooo GREAT ❤❤❤❤
You and your dad are doing a fantastic job with rebuilding your one dollar house! You amaze me with how much you really know how to rebuild your house. It's looking good so far Tia! Nice job 👍!
It's awesome you're doing this with your dad. I did a lot of projects with mine through the years and now that he's not close by anymore, I still get to reminders of time we spent together when I see our projects around the house. Precious moments.
Little tidbit I learned working construction: measure window and door openings at top, center, bottom, and left, center, right. The openings, especially in an older house, are rarely square. Use the smallest measurement on the width and height when buying the replacement to be sure that it fits.
Tia, your place is looking great ! Your a inspiration for all the young ladies out there that you can do anything if you put hard work and determination into it. I applaud you!!!
Consider keeping the two double hung windows instead of picture type. You won't regret it in spring and fall. My current house is about the same age. Love what you're doing.
Good Mornin! YAY! 😍It's SUNDAY! I Love seeing you and Dad workin together... what a precious time and I bet he's over the moon to be spending it with you. I went back through your channel and got caught up. What a cool transformation your channel and life has taken! You were always an independent one, a craver of knowledge and experiences, it seems. I love seeing what has lead you to your most FASCINATING adventure yet. I am living vicariously though you! THANK YOU for sharing your journies with us. Blessings to you from the great PNW, Lakewood, Washington!💛🖤💛
you and your Dad are cool that you know how to do all that stuff, I'm glad you are going to keep the house because you said, it has all those beautiful sunsets. God Bless you in your godly work.
Just want to say that it's awesome that you're showing people all the steps to making houses like that livable. It gives an idea of the steps, general costs, and the work that has to be put into it, I'm sure I'm not the only one excited to see every video that you post, and we're all looking forward to the end product, which is the culmination of all the effort you put into it.
I’ve been watching a lot of long drawn out rehash on homes that take forever for the next stage, so I love your your fast approach to the gutting of the old but hope you slow the remake of your cute home remodel….👍
You are flying thru this home renovation. It's going to be just like You want it and you will enjoy it gratefully. Glad your dad is helping you, nothing like family to see your vision. See you on your next visit. Love from Central Oklahoma.
I know you just went through your "Final" bathroom layout making one entrance from the spare bedroom. But! I seriously think that will be a big mistake. Think about coming in the back door from doing yard work or coming back from being out and you have to use the bathroom, you'll have to go through the kitchen, dining room, living room and through the spare room to use the one and only bathroom. Think of Re-sale too, 99.99% will want a entrance to the bathroom from another door without having to enter into a bedroom to do so.
I am in agreement with this, I have the same issue, I am making one door through the Kitchen… makes sense, but honestly if you have a guest, or a new baby sometime later, you don’t want to disturb them, plus the resale value will be better because of this decision I know you want it laid out a certain way, but it’s crucial to get it done now and done well though out. Move the tub to the opening door area, move the new wall, and then toilet in the middle, sink in corner of the two windows. Opens it more, gives you a tiny bit more privacy and it won’t cost much more, in fact just a bit of wood for the huge floor opening. I truly hope you can think about it before making any more plans. God bless
Hi Tia ! Midwest Magic Mac sent me & he was right . Loving your $1 dollar house reno journey ! You are quite brave & resourceful to take on a project of this magnitude (& having your fantastic Dad helping doesn't hurt ). I'm impressed - you are doing a great job ! Wishing you peace joy & happiness in your brand new old home ❤
Couple of trim tips, trim puller listed below saved my trim (124 yr old house) so I could repurpose or return the vintage wood, and it’s easier to remove all sorts of boards with the width and a little clip that gently pops the trim or beam, whatever apart from its location. Bummed I didn’t know sooner or would have recommended. I bought two type. Prefer this one but the heavy duty version for floor with a small pry handle is helpful in some instances. What I’m doing with some of the trim I’m not returning is flipping it. Using the untouched back. Planing it. Then returning the board to the project to reveal the original nature of the board(s) prior to stain, paint, etc. In my case the floor trim is significant. It was not maintained well. Rather then strip it am removing and flipping this, as well. Plane the now front. Flip plus it’s upside down. Since the wood was rotes in a decorative curve decline. Now, either can plane the top which was the bottom with a curve and cap it with a new piece of trim from Restore with Habitat for Humanity or get a new one. As back in the day someone removed the decorative top. The result is original wood trim. Can be stained. For the vents which are wrought iron, soak them in 5% vinegar heated on the stove in a vintage turkey pan. Once loose can remove if there is paint and use a wire brush to help with the design parts. If you have anything like this. Then, spray black. Rustoleum semigloss for easy dusting. Added this in case anyone doing a reno could use the idea. The wood is so nice, with a little love could be repurposed or returned. I decided for the windows to refurbish the wall to be flat. No trim. The jams are oak with a curved edge. This matches the flipped floor trim. When my German shepherd dies will treat the sanded floors, trim, and the jambs match. Some of the interior windows are black or charcoal so against the oak jambs and some oak and others original flooring with light color walls look modern while calling back to the original intent of wood throughout the house. (someone at sometime replaced the upstairs floors with oak, but the first floor is a vintage board. Forget which type.) The repurposed wood is being made into a countertop. Decorative wall. Shelves inside a built in floor to ceiling pantry cabinet that is also built around the chimney so depth wise parts are narrow. Etc. Tried a hand planer and it’s difficult to make the panel perfect. Had some mistakes here and there. Oscillation sander can only do so much. Invested in a reasonably priced planner that when I added the cost of buying new modern wood justified the cost. I’ll list the name below in case you’re thinking this is something worth doing. I’m also using it on pallet wood and other repurposed boards, so this would make a huge difference for you to save money with repurposed vintage boards and others you could find, have donated, pallets, etc. Final tip, have you heard of poor man’s fiber glass? Titebond glue number 2 though I used 3. Painter drop cloth. Glue this to wood. You can sand it smooth when it’s dry. Then primer. Then paint. It has the effect of fiberglass. I tried this on an interior 4x8 1/2 board. For a roof of a small tool shed. I used an old shower curtain for one part to see how this went. More difficult to get flat compared to the canvas drop cloth. But, it’s been two years of Midwest winters and the board is as though it is not outside. Solid and the fiberglass like roof is holding up amazing. I’m repurposing black out curtains for poor man’s fiberglass next to make some feral cat houses. It’s great for so many uses. Will only need repainting in ten to 15 years depending on the weather abuse. Otherwise it’s a solid option for many needs. People use this technique for DYI RV’s. Mentioning it here as you may have use for it in some capacity on your homestead. Huge fan of your work. And, inspiring me. I’m in the process of adding the last four windows to the second floor. Vibe ya on the work. Thanks for sharing your journey. Hope the tips and ideas are helpful 😊 Kind regards, Patience VEVOR Planer, Thickness Planer, 13" Width Worktable Benchtop Planer, Two-Blade, 15-Amp 1800W Powerful Motor, 12" Extended Infeeding Table, Low Noise for both hard & soft wood material removal Zenith by Danco Trim Puller ZN700001, Pry Bar, Wrecking Bar, Crowbar Multi-Tool for Baseboard, Molding, Siding, Trim Removal, Remodeling and Demolition
Looking good, nice to see your vision and sharing viewers ideas. Enjoying this series! Glad you and your dad are sharing the time together and making memories. You never know when that can end. Cheers! Too Good health and fortunes to you!
You should be snug as a bug in a rug for the winter with all these improvements! Consider a stained glass window for that closet. Can't wait to see those pretty wood floors refinished. I would have been tempted to angle that bathroom corner so you have more room to walk to the toilet around the tub.
🇨🇱 a big hello from Texas! I 💕 your videos. So wholesome and I love that you don't use clip bait pictures of your body to get viewers. I'm 62 and I wish I had a dad like yours. Stay blessed 🙏 and happy 😊. Please tell your dad how much I appreciate how he loves you 💓✌️💪🤟
Suggestions - The window trim - if each window's trim was bundled, marked which window it was and from what room, would make it easier when time to reinstall. Windows - Kitchen - I would have a shorter window, for the one wall that faces the side yard, put the kitchen sink under that window and have cabinets along this entire wall. Have upper cabinets on this entire wall. The other kitchen wall, facing the back, I'd put the stove on that wall, centered between the counter and the window on the far left. Have counters on both sides of the stove and open shelves on both sides of the range hood. The wall that backs up to the basement stairs - I'd put the fridge and Hoosier Cabinet on this wall. Turn the H Cabinet into a coffee bar. The living room windows - I would flip flop the windows with the front door, put the front door to the right side of that wall and windows on the other side. From the outside front, the house would look more symmetrical, door more centered and a window on each side. This would also provide a better traffic flow through the house and better furniture placement. You'd be able to put a sofa along the long wall and not be in the way of the door. As it is now, there isn't really room for a sofa along that wall without the door opening onto it. As long as you're doing new windows, splurge for a new door or can rework the existing door. OR....look through all the stored salvaged doors that were stored in the house, see if you can find a really cool looking one for the front door, with charm and character. Maybe even another cool door to mount sideways above your bed for a cool headboard. I'm glad to hear you'll be keeping that built in shelf in the middle room, nice to have. Personally, with the bathroom - I would close the door from the bath to the bedroom and have access to the bath from the kitchen. I would center the tub under the window, put the toilet behind the closed off bedroom door, facing the tub and the sink in the same place it was. I would not use a vanity sink, but a pedestal sink to provide more floor space. In the area you've added by moving the wall, good place for a linen storage closet.
Shout out to your dad! It’s great to see the two of you working together. I know if my dad was still alive he would do the same! Thank you for the memories. Can’t wait for the next episode, 😂 a week is a long time. 😅😅😅
I am so excited to see your videos and all the progress but my favorite part is you working with your dad. Makes me miss mine but also reminds me of the projects we did together and all the good memories we made. ❤ Your doing a great job!
I love that you are such a capable young woman! Your father is a true jem raising you to be self sufficient. I truly enjoy your videos and I'm dreading the completion of your house as much as i look forward to it!! I pray youll still have videos to share with us when this is finished.
The good news, Miss, is that the window/door trim doesn't look too intricate so you should be able to "easily" replace what is cracked/broken. It is very good that your old Dad is having YOU do a lot of the work, that way YOU will know how to do these things by yourself in the future. I've been doing this with my boys for years and it has paid off in a big way. Much respect and high regards.
Save all the broken moulding you removed. Use the good pieces in the most visible important rooms. Then pick a room, perhaps the art room, and use new wood. That way, the woodwork will all be the same except in the most unseen room. In our 122 yr. old house, built on tree trunks, we bought ceiling tiles and put them up. They have BEAUTIFUL, softly imprinted tiles with vintage patterns that are gorgeous!! The cost may be equivilent to replacing drywall or plastering. Just wear clean gloves to install and staple up! Please check them out before starting the ceilings! I like the bathroom solution because it offers a great entry way off the kitchen. The mirror and plant on a stand will be perfect, or even a small set of hooks for jackets and a shoe rack, both small in stature. That will be your primary entrance, something to consider. Keep at it, steady progress being made, fingers crossed you can stay within your budget, a daunting task these days! Hugs from Michigan!
Wow the place looks great. I think the bathroom layout is good and I can see why you went that way rather then entering off the kitchen. $1 houses seem like a rare unicorn where I live but I’m so glad you were able to get into one! 😀 cheers Allison
You make me wish I was like you when I was younger! You’re so energetic! I never could put in a full day of hard work without going to bed for two days afterward because my body is so sore. I’ve just never been as busy as you are!
Old wood finishes sometimes contain arsenic. It can be absorbed through the skin, so it's slightly more dangerous than lead. When you refinish your floors, you might consider wearing something like a Tyvek suit just as an abundance of caution. I've really enjoyed your videos, and look forward to seeing the rest of your home come together!
My last job ,fixing an atrium door I picked up a multi-tool price 30 to 40 dollars. great tool for many of the projects you will be doing . I have fixed up many houses. Your doing great !
Yours is my favorite channel right now. I love watching your progress. Your relationship with your dad is heartwarming. You're doing an excellent job in all areas. Wish your videos were longer. See you next Sunday!
