I had 5 large oaks in my front courtyard. They are dangerous to the people and the house. Lightening hit my 5 huge oaks and we couldn't use the front yard for about a year. We had just had our front courtyard landscaped . Iwas a big disappointment.
@@marykatherinescruggs6980 LMAO, when was the last time you planted a 50 year old tree? Yes. I get it. But to take all of them away from the front robs it of it's personality. Otherwise, it looks clean and neat--agreed.
I would’ve taken out that last tree. It’s right in the sight line. It’ll get big and block access to the yard. It’s in a very awkward place. Maybe move it to the back corner? Really, why have trees at all when all the neighbors are giving up their yards to trees? You can keep your entire yard with shade from their trees.
@@JeffLeighton1 Besides the SS appliances, did you find any treasures in all that junk? I had friends that bought a hoarder mansion and she found many cool things like an original first edition of Huckleberry Finn. He was a neat hoarder though- no trash. I told her to sell the book to fund the kitchen renovation but she said she wasn't going to "rob" the house of its treasures.
I would never have taken down all of those trees, the kitchen would be a deal breaker for me it doesn't fit the house and looks cheap... the rest of the house is really nice! The reason southerners paint their porch ceilings blue is because it said to keep insects from building nests as they think it's the sky
@@neojng The tress looked horrible. Made the space look a lot less and made the house feel abandoned. Plus the trees weren’t really in good positions. Bushes around the front garden would look nice but ultimately he left the choice for the buyer to choose.
This is probably an interior designer thing, but I wouldn’t buy that house with that kitchen. It’s just not adequate for actual use, but moreover, it’s just cheaply done. I would’ve taken over the dining and made a larger kitchen.
Absolutely agree! The kitchen is very small and cheaply remodeled. It could be ok for a couple but certainly not for a "college house" with the possibility of 6 bedrooms. Jeff, too bad you didn't finish your degree your misuse of a couple of key words were the telltale signs, subtle but none-the-less noticeable. Also your idea that this house should sell for a high dollar because of its location, location, location is not fully realized in the remodel. Bathrooms and kitchens sell houses and yours falls markedly short on both. Good luck with your next flip.
I felt the same about the kitchen & attic but I also think it’s a great starting point. It’s restored to its original footprint so whoever buys it can renovate just a bit to make it their own.
As someone who cooks & bakes a lot, I'm delighted to see an enclosed kitchen, even a small one. Cooking gets noisy - blenders, dishwasher, general banging of pots & bowls; it's annoying to have to wait until someone's finished their phone call or television episode to carry on with one's cooking. Plus the ability to shut the door on steam & oil keeps the main part of the house (including all the upholstered items) much cleaner. Fewer steps are more efficient during the cooking process. A moderately sturdy dining room table doubles as an auxiliary workspace outside the main workspace, whether for chopping and cooling and rolling things out or for schoolwork & family games. A sideboard can be both auxiliary storage and a grab & go station (coffee, breakfast, whatever). The future owner will likely have their own preferences in cabinet finishes, anyway. The whole house is a good balance between "move-in ready" and "sweat equity investment".
I’ve seen a LOT of renovations here on TH-cam but this one took my breath away. I got tired just looking at all that junk. I also enjoyed your unscripted commentary. It felt very authentic
It's really sad that you removed all of those trees in the front. They were actually kind of beautiful. Maybe they should have been moved rather than removed.
They also save immensely in cooling bills in the summer, encourage a variety of wild life and add personality. Could they all have stayed? No. But I was gutted when I saw it all gone and no landscaping to speak of.
Although trees are nice I’m glad he did cut them down it won’t be safe to have them that close, relocating only really works if they are juvenile as it’s easier to uproot and more successful those trees are well established meaning the roots are set deep in the soil relocating will cause too much stress. He left a nice blank canvas for someone to plant some fruit trees or native tress xxx
I am thinking the neighbors on each side are saying a BIG thank you for cleaning up that mess. That type of hoard comes with rodents, roaches etc. It is a good thing there are people like you who are willing to do that kind of work . One word, appreciation!
The renovation turned out beautifully. I too would have gone with a bigger kitchen with additional storage. And definitely would have added a master-room full bath for privacy. That’s just what I’d look for if I were buying an expensive home. And the floors look awesome! I figure your renovations were above the 200k mark.
To many people change these houses to much, I like that you kept the floor plan original and the attic and basement look great too, if you have kids, especially teenagers, those extra spaces are great. I think you did a great job on this house.
@@JeffLeighton1 Darker floors don't show dirt and wear as much. Not necessarily very dark, but especially floors about the same color as the soil in the area are ideal. It ties in the color of the outdoors and adds a cohesive feel from inside to outside too! (& a little dirt doesn't show nearly as much!) You did a really nice job on this house. The egress windows so people can use the extra rooms as bedrooms likely increased the value a lot! The kitchen was tiny, but professors and students at a university aren't generally cooking for a lot of people. The new owner could put in another fridge and a microwave upstairs &/or in the basement. This would be a great home for students! The extra rooms for study/offices are perfect for students. I wonder if it was built for students? Great to find your video! I hope to see more of them! Very nice job on cleaning that place up! Good job!
I like trees near the house but most people just plant whatever and they get huge. You can plant tree species that don’t get more than 30 feet tall and they aren’t nearly as an issue. Huge trees can damage roofs and roots can destroy foundations.
I love brick houses. That's what gives this house its charm and uniqueness. I'm glad the hardwood floors and the appliances were kept unlike other renovations where they throw away and change everything.
Stunning, simply stunning. Given the attic layout, I would use the top of stairs room as an office and the next room as a bedroom. I was pleased to see you saved a number of original doors. And to even have a finished basement - priceless! I sure you have received or will receive a handsome sale on this house. The yard looks the thousand percent improved. This is an A+++ project!!
@@JeffLeighton1 I agreed with you with the placement of the bed ( I heard your intake of breath and under breath annoyance) in the attic as soon as you crest the stairs. It should be behind a door and the desk situation (if needed) should be there. Who would want to wake up and smash their head on the ceiling when you wake up. Good luck with the sale the renovation was amazing great job.
Yes! That is exactly what I was thinking. Odd choice to place the bed where it was. People want privacy when they go to sleep. It would make such a cute little work space in the outer room rather than placing the bed under that angled ceiling. Beautiful Reno though. Furniture placement is small potatoes and only for the new owner to worry about
@@JeffLeighton1 i would not have staged any furniture in the attic. Honestly, give your clients some room to dream THEIR dreams! No one wants to see a house with every single room filled with someone else’s way of putting furniture.
Your renovation of this house is jaw-dropping, Jeff. What an amazing transformation. Grew up in northern VA so I know the area very well and I gotta say, this house should command a very nice selling price. DC area home prices are ridiculous and with this location, you should get top dollar. The finish is ideal, if you ask me, and that's because you created so many options for a future owner. So many different ways to go with each floor of the house. The back yard and garage are magnificent. I can imagine a diplomat, ambassador, gov't agency head or college professor buying the house and using the huge back yard for entertaining bigwigs. Well done, sir.
Thank you for the video! I always enjoy renovation/rehab/restoration videos. To answer your question...I would have done a few things differently. I would have bit the bullet and extended the house in the back from top to bottom. In that addition, I would have extended the kitchen and made it bigger. Your idea was great, especially with the extra income potential, however, the downside to that is that the inclusion of 3-4 extra bedrooms (so 6-7 bedrooms total) with a tiny kitchen and only two bathrooms would be something that would be a no-go for me, as a buyer with a family and a potential landlady. With the addition, I would have added an extra bathroom upstairs, and a 1/2 bath on the main floor along with the bigger kitchen. The basement, I would have either made it into a family room, or made it into a master suite with the bathroom tied to the master suite and the laundry room where the bathroom is. I would have kept a sitting area outside the master suite, allowing access to the laundry room for the rest of the household. The upstairs, could either have a bigger master suite with its own bathroom, and the additional bathroom would be in the addition area with the attic made into a third bedroom. Or , I would have added a bathroom, and kept the original layout with the attic space being utilized as a man-cave or playroom. I would have enclosed the porch and made that into a den. As for the garage, I would have added extra space and made the upstairs into an income producing apartment complete with a bathroom, and kitchenette, with a separate entry to the apartment. I would have removed the stairs from inside the garage, so that those two spaces would be completely separated. Yes, the cost would have increased probably an additional $150K-200K. However, if I am looking to rent to others, I would not want to share my personal space with complete strangers. If I did share my personal space, I would want to have some kind of separation both for safety, and comfort-sake. I am assuming that you are either in MD or DC, and those places in the long run, always have a decent return on investment because of the demand for living space. I would then market that house as such, with potential rental income included in the listing so future homebuyers can see the many ways buying that house was not only worth it, but a financially sound investment; and I would jack up the price accordingly. Given the income potential, extra square footage, renovation, and important rooms, i.e., bathroom and kitchen, and the fact that it is move-in-ready, the price increase would be justifiable. Additionally, you would be able to compare it to a new set of properties, mostly larger properties with income producing capabilities, giving you a much higher listing price. Furthermore, I would also start listing that house in areas where students are known to look, or with rental companies, as a heads up to what is to come. You never know if a few students would be willing to either buy the house or continue to check back to see if it has sold and take it upon themselves to seek out a rental agreement--so the new homeowner doesn't have to seek out renters, the renters come to them! Same thing with rental companies. Most rental companies, usually have an investor in place. That investor could run the numbers and see the income producing potential and buy it just for that reason alone. Giving you, your own niche market and a faster sell. Nonetheless, you did a great job and hope your investment sells quickly and profitably! :-)
I agree completely. The kitchen is a deal breaker. There are alternative ways of seeing the interior. Also the garage. When i renovated my house i finished the floors dark except in the kitchen and family where i installed cork.
I love trees, i prefer the feeling like living in the forest. 🌲 🌳 are expensive，each tree will cost $ 20,000 to buy. But Cutting trees and get permit from city also very expensive.
As a gardener, I will tell you that trees can be destructive, in the sense that their roots can push up right against the foundation, block out the sun, and cause a mess every Autumn. If you want to replace trees, grow a tree that can be 10-15 feet high, tops - and call an arborist. Better yet, get high bushes, like Rose of Sharon, that can grow up to 10 feet, AND feed the bees. Dwarf fruit trees feed bees, and produce fruit. Those massive 30ft-40ft+ pine trees, belong in a forest - plant some trees there, to replace the ones you cut down, instead...
@@brushcreek42 70 foot tall tree 20 feet from house has roots that go 70 feet and if falls, will hit home. Also cause debris on home and can increase mold growth. Take it from me, you don't want trees within 100 feet of your home.
I see you or the contractor changed your mind about keeping the radiators. I think there was a coat closet on the 1st level, I wonder if that could have been used for 1/2 bath. It is very helpful to have at least a face bowl and toilet that can be used for guest or family without having to go to private areas of the home. I know that seniors love to have that 1/2 bath on the 1st level no time to run up or down the steps. Very informative video as I am looking to downsize and it helps to learn some of the costs involved should I find a house that does not meet my needs. I just love having a garage which is my hobby place, seasonal storage etc. Happy Holiday and continue to be safe in 2021. Regards from Capitol Heights, Maryland
The dark floors are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Beautiful renovation. I wish you would’ve left the two big trees farther away from the house because it looks very sparse now, but a great beautiful job.
I would have took an out one of the bedrooms on the second floor and turned it into a master bathroom what the walk-in closet and stairs were from the second floor what are extended that to where the bathroom was to have a bigger area for the walk-in closet with the large bathroom.
Home value decreases when you start turning bedrooms into closets and bathrooms. If you are flipping that’s a big deal. If you are going to live there, do what you want to make life more comfortable.
Honestly, 6 bedrooms with 2 quite tiny bathrooms woulda worked..... for about 2 weeks. Coulda stuck a small one in the attic to help. Either that or as stated sacrifice a bedroom on 2nd floor for master bath and closet. No doubt he’s listing it at a ridiculous price with the idea of it bringing in money from renters. But small bathrooms and small kitchen will hurt that idea. Just me but I’m out.
This transformation was beautiful Very smart to remove the trees. With storms, and the trees growing older, they could have fallen on the house and caused serious damage. Also, I don’t find anything about this renovation as being cheap. He mentioned in the beginning this flip was 6 figures.
The house looks amazing. I love the dark floors. The only downside is the amount of bathrooms, but the backyard and driveway are phenomenal. I would say the basement, driveway, area and backyard are the selling points. You put a lot of work and money into this property looks like 180-220k because the roofing, garbage and tree removals, dual ac, new windows etc.... amazing job.
Nice job! Using what you had and updating with paint is beautiful. It looks like a real home to be lived in. New owner can plant trees if they desire. I personally love the darker floors. A family is going to love living here.
Very nice rehab, which I'm sure sold very quickly. The house is surprisingly large, although a lot of people are looking for massive kitchens and open plan designs. The front and back yards are quite big. My only criticism is, I would have left at least a couple of the trees for shade; some colorful foundation planting at the front would have also helped keep it from looking so barren.
My neighbor has a two-car garage with stairs leading up to a loft storage area like this. It's gold! I wish I had it too! Temp control would be easy to mitigate with an attic fan. The bones of this house are old school, so small bathrooms and closets, but it's only recently that those spaces became so bloated. "Trendy" aside, remember bathrooms have to be cleaned ... I'll take a small, efficient bathroom any day. This house is charming. I love the arches and the recessed windows. The big fenced back yard surrounded by trees just begs for BBQ parties and a happy dog or two! Nice job.
Great job! Amazingly transformed! My friend works on cleaning old houses here in Sweden. She made a fortune out of the rubbish! Incredible! Old furniture is quite adorable too. I wish you spare them for the next renovation. The interior design can match the style of the house. I follow you now. Thank you for the inspiration!
Love the dark floors, I'm sure you were close to 120k. First, the remodeling is amazing👍👍👍. I'd stage the upstairs the first room as a sitting/tv room and the front room facing the street the bedroom/sleeping area. Love the light colors, staging was perfect, yard looks 109% better. I can see the side of the driveway and the area with the tree in the back yard full of flowers with lots of color! Amazing transformation. ✌&💘 to ALL.
Excellent job, Jeff! The one small thing I would change is the door to the enclosed porch: make it a full glass paned door that matches the windows' pane pattern. It would help to open up what is a smallish room, and you would see it as soon as you walked in, adding much to the charm. Also, it wouldn't be mistaken for an oddly placed closet. You are right about the dark floors; they work really well, surprisingly.
I was just about to ask if this was in the DC area, given the architecture. That kitchen is pretty standard size and that’s a very big house for DC. I wonder if he made a profit
Love the reno, kept the original features. The future owners could add a big extension on the back if they wanted for like a big kitchen/ living room. So much potential
@@deborahgalvan5367 oh god, you tree choppers all sing the same tune... ratty looking?? i suppose for you the best solution would be a plastic tree, so it doesn't interfere with anything
I understand the comments about the trees in the front yard, but since everything else in the renovation has been done, this would give the buyer a chance to put their own stamp on the property by choosing a front yard shrub or SMALL tree. If you're in the DC area, I'd say you spent $250,000 - $300,000 on the renovation, not including the purchase price. ($6,000 each for an egress window!!!) Also, I just bought my second Prius. I had an '08 that I drove for 6 years and it was fine. I gave it to an elderly friend of mine who doesn't drive much and it's still on the road. I bought a 2021 Prius Prime (plug-in) this spring and I love it. I do park it in the garage so I can plug it in to charge. Nice video and great project.
I agree with all the positive comments. One of the best renos ever. So gratifying to see a lovely old home rescued. I hope a nice family bought it and live I it. You did it right!
I'm from Arizona, we keep every tree we can; sort of feel you should have left one or two of the larger ones not close to the house in front. Don't want to hide that beautiful front facade but a big shade tree would have worked. And Skylights are great if they go in at the same time as a new roof; though to be honest I didn't see where the house was lacking in natural light anywhere.
i think it looks amazing, good job! i do think you shouldve made another bathroom upstairs though... and that you shouldve sold some of the valuables in a yard sale or on ebay and use up the money from that towards the house... if you mentioned this in the video i missed it...how was was this house bought for initially? and how much were you able to sell it for? thanks for the inspiration
I bought it for 270K and sold it for 585k and put in about 250k (way over budget). But fortunately it worked out and I made a little bit since I listed it myself.
Wow! You really put a lot of money in the house! I didn’t know the egress windows were so expensive but they were worth it! It all adds up! You made the house and yard look nice! The neighbors are probably very happy and it adds value to the neighborhood!
I loved the whole thing, would have bought it and made zero changes, except to plant some fruit trees and a vegetable garden in the back yard. It was very thoughtful to add the basement windows and the central air. Those are things a lot of people would skip in favor of profit margins, but honestly they're huge selling points that make the house far more functional and comfortable.
IMO I think the kitchen is too small, but I understand the layout. Another thing, that Master Bedroom does not have enough closet space. Good luck with your sale!
The roots damage the foundation that close. Keep that in mind when you landscape. Let the new homeowner decide because there's no going oh yuck that tree is just a deal breaker. Lol
Fantastic reno! I would have landscaped the front more. Looked bare. Plant some flowers and shurbs or something. Also, would have been great if there was any way to make the kitchen larger. Overall, very good job.
We are doing many of these things to our own house and you did a great job! WE had to leave ours vacant for some years due to personal reasons and health issues, isolated area its in. I love that you kept the wood floors but they are dark for my taste which isn't a problem. We did a darker floor in our living areas and are taking it out to go lighter. The dark tiles also would be cool to match the ones downstairs which are white. Makes for ease of decor when selling...more flexible to go basic and you did most everywhere! The garage upper floor is a perfect spare bedroom and excellent selling point if finished! My daughter has one just like this and it was finished when she bought it. Excellent for overflow guests! Love all the work you did! It has taken us a year doing it all ourselves with our adult kids helping. Our home is not this size but has 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms...we have a mother in law on the upper floor of our 2 car garage with a bedroom, bath, closet and soon to have a kitchen added! These are so popular these days!
In my opinion if the kitchen wall was knocked out the way and made an island with a sink or stove. It would of made the space appear bigger and big selling factor. Even if there is no half bath in the main floor.
Great renovation overall. But I did have some reservations. I think the basement was done really well! The added bath in that level is a huge plus. However, I would have found a way to add a master bathroom to the second floor - maybe by converting the existing bath to a master bath (It's really not a "master" bedroom without an attached bath) and turning the smallest bedroom into another bathroom, so you would have 2 beds and 2 baths on the second floor. (You've already got 2 beds and a bath in the basement. So a four-bedroom, 3 bathroom house!) I would have opened up the attic space into one big room. The chopped up floorplan in the attic space wasn't logical or practical. I also would have chosen a more appropriate cabinet style - more traditional in style to match the style of the house - for the kitchen. Finally, I would have done some landscaping in the front yard. For what this house will probably sell for, it needed more upgrades.
As someone who comes from a noisy background since 25 years ESPECIALLY after i moved three years ago- and i mean NOISY to the point where i've gone insane... this place looks and feels like heaven
Love the attic, great yard sunroom, plant space, just wouldn’t of painted brick on fireplace, would of been nice to have some sort of planters at front porch to make it more welcoming👍
Wow !!!! What an amazing transformation !!!! The only thing i would have done different is switch the dining room for the kitchen but it still looks amazing. Great job !!!!
I appreciate going with the dark stain instead of ripping out the original or just covering it up. I will be doing the same on the abandoned property I am doing.
I'm sure it's more impressive to list a 6 bedroom house but as a buyer I would rather have a large master with an en suite bath (separate tub/shower) and large closet. Also would have opened up the kitchen into the dining area.
You did an awesome job. 2 downfalls that I saw in my opinion was no master bathroom & no master closet. That's what women look for when looking for a home. You still did a wonderful job!!!
The work on the house is is great. Couple of things though the driveway redoing the driveway I would have done the edges a lot cleaner , straighter edging on the driveway. I would have done a little more of curb appeal. As far as the garage I would have gotten a little more cosmetic on the outside as far as painting the garage doors but so that they looked nice so that they looked good as well as the house. Even though it's the garage still you want everything to just tie in really beautifully. I would have just cleaned the storage space in the garage just to clean it. Everything is presentation. That's it.
Amazing transformation! I can't imagine how many tons of garbage was hauled away ! Love the colors chosen, and love that you salvaged the floors. Love that you painted them. The whole home & property is stunning!
If I bought the house, Id fix the garage to make the storage area comfortable and the temp not too hot. Id connect kitchen and diningroom. As it allows a parent to watch kids easily and more counterspace would be great. The attic I would make into an office and workout space. The basement would be great for a playroom, rumpus room, craft room, the rest I would keep as bedrooms. I love the changes what a great job.
I think it looks great. Removing the trees gave it a cleaner look. And no future plumbing problems or cracks in driveway and sidewalks problems from any roots.
Wow! When I first saw the house I was wondering why you were standing there and not running away as fast as you can. Love your work! WOW! If it were me I would have kept the trees BUT the property looks WAY better with them gone.
Wow, the damage some people can do to a house is unbelievable. Thankfully there are those with the ability to make them livable again. You did such a wonderful job and should be proud of yourself. It's gorgeous.
Wow, incredible transformation! I would guess a lot of money went into the renovation. Maybe 180K. I'm a downstairs kind of guy so I really like the basement! Thanks for posting, Jeff.
I would have installed a full view storm door on the front door for added insulation, security and light entry. Did you sell the contents since there was some nice older refurbishable furniture covered in the junk?
I would of made the kitchen where the dining room is people don't need it just put a center island and a breakfast nook then the kitchen would of been bigger
It's beautiful, really nice house all cleaned up. I bet the neighbors love you and are so grateful to you. I'd estimate you put about $225,000 fixing it up to look that good. It was a lot of work cleaning all that junk out, towing it away, HVAC throughout, etc. I would have preferred the floors were put to their natural wood grain color, not crazy about the dark floors.
I think you could really benefit from working with a designer. I’m glad you didn’t completely obliterate the houses charm but some of the selections could have been a bit more thoughtful. Also...fire your stager.
Yes the staging was not good. This is an area where you probably thought you didn’t want to spend to much money, however it really took away from the lovely rooms. Also a few glass doors in the kitchen cabinets would have made the area look much bigger. But all in all you did a wonderful reservation.
Great job, and I am glad you removed most of the trees to let the light in. New owners can plant new ones which will not take long before they look nice but not over grown. I hope you sell quickly. Neighbour’s will be very happy.
I absolutely love the entire house and yard renovation! Wow! I do think it needs a 1/2 bath on the mail level. I would suggest you listed it for $1.2mil
I have a Prius and a garage. I keep the Prius in there. It likes it in there. It's cooler and it keeps the Prius from being damaged by sun, wind, rain, and especially pollen. It's also nice if it's raining and you have to carry in groceries.
First off.. you are fine as hell. Second, that colonial style was my sister's dream house design when we used to dream of our future homes. I love the ranch style.
Great job. I wondered why you didn't think of adding a bathroom to the attic space, making it an ensuite. The space would have needed to be reconfigured. Maybe sleeping section in the back. Lots of charm. Love what you did to the back yard. Kudos for taking an eyesore and changing it into a desirable property. Smart using a stager too.
Hi Jeff, you have done a great job! This House reminds me to the "The Kings of Queens" TV Serie. The basement was Dad Arthurs camp, he was a humorous actor. I see big potential in this property, especially to rent out the basement to students. They have a way to come into the house from the back without disturbing the Landlord. Also I liked the Atic and I agree with you, the first thing you see when coming up should be a sofa, a place where Teens can hangout and watch TV or something. One thing I would add if it was my house: The Front porch that you called "sunroom" I would hand a clothes rack to the "sealing" to dry my big sheets.
The 2 trees located at front of the house actually gave the house some personality. Wish the big tree was left as it is.
I had 5 large oaks in my front courtyard. They are dangerous to the people and the house. Lightening hit my 5 huge oaks and we couldn't use the front yard for about a year. We had just had our front courtyard landscaped . Iwas a big disappointment.
Agree
Definitely. Trees are critical to feel and livability. This looks cold and uninviting.
@@kennethgilbertdds7249 trees can always be replanted
@@marykatherinescruggs6980 LMAO, when was the last time you planted a 50 year old tree? Yes. I get it. But to take all of them away from the front robs it of it's personality. Otherwise, it looks clean and neat--agreed.
You could have left some more trees, they take so long to grow
I agree with
I would’ve taken out that last tree. It’s right in the sight line. It’ll get big and block access to the yard. It’s in a very awkward place. Maybe move it to the back corner? Really, why have trees at all when all the neighbors are giving up their yards to trees? You can keep your entire yard with shade from their trees.
Much more appealing with a tree or two.
Trees too close to a house if not cared for can fall & destroy the home
@@dorothyjbond open clean space gives better curb appeal
This house reminds me of why it is nice to be a minimalist. Suffocating for sure. The neighbors applaud you. Very nice indeed
Appreciate it and yes minimalism is the way to go!
From what is looked like before and then after. You really did an incredible job. Looks like a very nice neighborhood to live in.
@@JeffLeighton1 Besides the SS appliances, did you find any treasures in all that junk?
I had friends that bought a hoarder mansion and she found many cool things like an original first edition of Huckleberry Finn. He was a neat hoarder though- no trash. I told her to sell the book to fund the kitchen renovation but she said she wasn't going to "rob" the house of its treasures.
Wow! Whoever eventually bought that house after reno is so fortunate! 😍😍😍
I would never have taken down all of those trees, the kitchen would be a deal breaker for me it doesn't fit the house and looks cheap... the rest of the house is really nice! The reason southerners paint their porch ceilings blue is because it said to keep insects from building nests as they think it's the sky
100% on the trees and the size of that kicten.
@@neojng The tress looked horrible. Made the space look a lot less and made the house feel abandoned. Plus the trees weren’t really in good positions. Bushes around the front garden would look nice but ultimately he left the choice for the buyer to choose.
@@FLAMEalan The kind that grow wild like that are never in the right position. He should do a little landscaping.
.....haint blue to keep away haints.
@@Kaththee, let the new buyers make it their own. You don't want to personalize it too much.
This is probably an interior designer thing, but I wouldn’t buy that house with that kitchen. It’s just not adequate for actual use, but moreover, it’s just cheaply done. I would’ve taken over the dining and made a larger kitchen.
Thanks for the feedback
I totally agree...kitchens sell houses. Denovated but not redesigned and homes need to be redesigned as well as remodeled to sell.
Absolutely agree! The kitchen is very small and cheaply remodeled. It could be ok for a couple but certainly not for a "college house" with the possibility of 6 bedrooms. Jeff, too bad you didn't finish your degree your misuse of a couple of key words were the telltale signs, subtle but none-the-less noticeable. Also your idea that this house should sell for a high dollar because of its location, location, location is not fully realized in the remodel. Bathrooms and kitchens sell houses and yours falls markedly short on both. Good luck with your next flip.
I felt the same about the kitchen & attic but I also think it’s a great starting point. It’s restored to its original footprint so whoever buys it can renovate just a bit to make it their own.
As someone who cooks & bakes a lot, I'm delighted to see an enclosed kitchen, even a small one. Cooking gets noisy - blenders, dishwasher, general banging of pots & bowls; it's annoying to have to wait until someone's finished their phone call or television episode to carry on with one's cooking. Plus the ability to shut the door on steam & oil keeps the main part of the house (including all the upholstered items) much cleaner.
Fewer steps are more efficient during the cooking process. A moderately sturdy dining room table doubles as an auxiliary workspace outside the main workspace, whether for chopping and cooling and rolling things out or for schoolwork & family games. A sideboard can be both auxiliary storage and a grab & go station (coffee, breakfast, whatever).
The future owner will likely have their own preferences in cabinet finishes, anyway. The whole house is a good balance between "move-in ready" and "sweat equity investment".
I’ve seen a LOT of renovations here on TH-cam but this one took my breath away. I got tired just looking at all that junk. I also enjoyed your unscripted commentary. It felt very authentic
Appreciate it
Cleaning up these kind of houses is incredibly satisfying.
Yes it is!
And the neighbors love you for it!
With a lot of $ and enegy
@@JeffLeighton1 Can I asked what happend to the cats please?
Looks like a totally different house! I bet the neighbors really appreciate getting rid of an eyesore and getting that in its place.
It's really sad that you removed all of those trees in the front. They were actually kind of beautiful. Maybe they should have been moved rather than removed.
They also save immensely in cooling bills in the summer, encourage a variety of wild life and add personality. Could they all have stayed? No. But I was gutted when I saw it all gone and no landscaping to speak of.
Yes but remember during storms. There would be a possibility of them falling and crushing the house
I was happy to see he saved the magnolia in the back. I agree he should have kept some of the trees in the front though.
In his state I believe the trees were too close to the house so legally he had to remove them
Although trees are nice I’m glad he did cut them down it won’t be safe to have them that close, relocating only really works if they are juvenile as it’s easier to uproot and more successful those trees are well established meaning the roots are set deep in the soil relocating will cause too much stress. He left a nice blank canvas for someone to plant some fruit trees or native tress xxx
One of the first rules in flipping real estate is to buy the worst house on the block. You did well.
Haha yeah
I am thinking the neighbors on each side are saying a BIG thank you for cleaning up that mess. That type of hoard comes with rodents, roaches etc. It is a good thing there are people like you who are willing to do that kind of work . One word, appreciation!
You did a spectacular renovation. It doesn't look like a "flip house."
Thanks and yes it is in the DC area (College Park)
The renovation turned out beautifully. I too would have gone with a bigger kitchen with additional storage. And definitely would have added a master-room full bath for privacy. That’s just what I’d look for if I were buying an expensive home. And the floors look awesome! I figure your renovations were above the 200k mark.
Appreciate the feedback and yes it was a 250k renovation
To many people change these houses to much, I like that you kept the floor plan original and the attic and basement look great too, if you have kids, especially teenagers, those extra spaces are great. I think you did a great job on this house.
Who cares did you see it before .
The light blue ceilings on a patio or porch is to fool wasps from building a nest there, they think it's the sky
It's actually haint blue and it's to keep evil spirits and ghosts away.
@@catstreat9434 true fact. It's big in the South. All the old antebellum houses have haint blue
I usually don’t like dark wood floors but they look amazing in this house. It fits with the style of home.
Glad to hear and I usually do prefer lighter ones as well
@@JeffLeighton1 Darker floors don't show dirt and wear as much. Not necessarily very dark, but especially floors about the same color as the soil in the area are ideal. It ties in the color of the outdoors and adds a cohesive feel from inside to outside too! (& a little dirt doesn't show nearly as much!)
You did a really nice job on this house. The egress windows so people can use the extra rooms as bedrooms likely increased the value a lot! The kitchen was tiny, but professors and students at a university aren't generally cooking for a lot of people. The new owner could put in another fridge and a microwave upstairs &/or in the basement.
This would be a great home for students! The extra rooms for study/offices are perfect for students. I wonder if it was built for students?
Great to find your video! I hope to see more of them! Very nice job on cleaning that place up! Good job!
As someone who has owned a few houses, this is a nice rehab/remodel. Nice colors, nice shiny fixtures, well done. Bet it sold in a minute.
I like trees near the house but most people just plant whatever and they get huge. You can plant tree species that don’t get more than 30 feet tall and they aren’t nearly as an issue. Huge trees can damage roofs and roots can destroy foundations.
I love brick houses. That's what gives this house its charm and uniqueness. I'm glad the hardwood floors and the appliances were kept unlike other renovations where they throw away and change everything.
Stunning, simply stunning. Given the attic layout, I would use the top of stairs room as an office and the next room as a bedroom. I was pleased to see you saved a number of original doors. And to even have a finished basement - priceless! I sure you have received or will receive a handsome sale on this house. The yard looks the thousand percent improved. This is an A+++ project!!
Thanks so much!!! Yes the basement added a lot of value.
@@JeffLeighton1 I agreed with you with the placement of the bed ( I heard your intake of breath and under breath annoyance) in the attic as soon as you crest the stairs. It should be behind a door and the desk situation (if needed) should be there. Who would want to wake up and smash their head on the ceiling when you wake up. Good luck with the sale the renovation was amazing great job.
Yes! That is exactly what I was thinking. Odd choice to place the bed where it was. People want privacy when they go to sleep. It would make such a cute little work space in the outer room rather than placing the bed under that angled ceiling. Beautiful Reno though. Furniture placement is small potatoes and only for the new owner to worry about
@@JeffLeighton1 i would not have staged any furniture in the attic. Honestly, give your clients some room to dream THEIR dreams! No one wants to see a house with every single room filled with someone else’s way of putting furniture.
Your renovation of this house is jaw-dropping, Jeff. What an amazing transformation. Grew up in northern VA so I know the area very well and I gotta say, this house should command a very nice selling price. DC area home prices are ridiculous and with this location, you should get top dollar. The finish is ideal, if you ask me, and that's because you created so many options for a future owner. So many different ways to go with each floor of the house. The back yard and garage are magnificent. I can imagine a diplomat, ambassador, gov't agency head or college professor buying the house and using the huge back yard for entertaining bigwigs. Well done, sir.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching
Thank you for the video! I always enjoy renovation/rehab/restoration videos. To answer your question...I would have done a few things differently. I would have bit the bullet and extended the house in the back from top to bottom. In that addition, I would have extended the kitchen and made it bigger. Your idea was great, especially with the extra income potential, however, the downside to that is that the inclusion of 3-4 extra bedrooms (so 6-7 bedrooms total) with a tiny kitchen and only two bathrooms would be something that would be a no-go for me, as a buyer with a family and a potential landlady. With the addition, I would have added an extra bathroom upstairs, and a 1/2 bath on the main floor along with the bigger kitchen. The basement, I would have either made it into a family room, or made it into a master suite with the bathroom tied to the master suite and the laundry room where the bathroom is. I would have kept a sitting area outside the master suite, allowing access to the laundry room for the rest of the household. The upstairs, could either have a bigger master suite with its own bathroom, and the additional bathroom would be in the addition area with the attic made into a third bedroom. Or , I would have added a bathroom, and kept the original layout with the attic space being utilized as a man-cave or playroom. I would have enclosed the porch and made that into a den. As for the garage, I would have added extra space and made the upstairs into an income producing apartment complete with a bathroom, and kitchenette, with a separate entry to the apartment. I would have removed the stairs from inside the garage, so that those two spaces would be completely separated. Yes, the cost would have increased probably an additional $150K-200K. However, if I am looking to rent to others, I would not want to share my personal space with complete strangers. If I did share my personal space, I would want to have some kind of separation both for safety, and comfort-sake. I am assuming that you are either in MD or DC, and those places in the long run, always have a decent return on investment because of the demand for living space. I would then market that house as such, with potential rental income included in the listing so future homebuyers can see the many ways buying that house was not only worth it, but a financially sound investment; and I would jack up the price accordingly. Given the income potential, extra square footage, renovation, and important rooms, i.e., bathroom and kitchen, and the fact that it is move-in-ready, the price increase would be justifiable. Additionally, you would be able to compare it to a new set of properties, mostly larger properties with income producing capabilities, giving you a much higher listing price. Furthermore, I would also start listing that house in areas where students are known to look, or with rental companies, as a heads up to what is to come. You never know if a few students would be willing to either buy the house or continue to check back to see if it has sold and take it upon themselves to seek out a rental agreement--so the new homeowner doesn't have to seek out renters, the renters come to them! Same thing with rental companies. Most rental companies, usually have an investor in place. That investor could run the numbers and see the income producing potential and buy it just for that reason alone. Giving you, your own niche market and a faster sell. Nonetheless, you did a great job and hope your investment sells quickly and profitably! :-)
I agree completely. The kitchen is a deal breaker. There are alternative ways of seeing the interior. Also the garage. When i renovated my house i finished the floors dark except in the kitchen and family where i installed cork.
Dude, you only left ONE tree?!?! Not cool!
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I love trees, i prefer the feeling like living in the forest. 🌲 🌳 are expensive，each tree will cost $ 20,000 to buy. But Cutting trees and get permit from city also very expensive.
As a gardener, I will tell you that trees can be destructive, in the sense that their roots can push up right against the foundation, block out the sun, and cause a mess every Autumn. If you want to replace trees, grow a tree that can be 10-15 feet high, tops - and call an arborist. Better yet, get high bushes, like Rose of Sharon, that can grow up to 10 feet, AND feed the bees. Dwarf fruit trees feed bees, and produce fruit. Those massive 30ft-40ft+ pine trees, belong in a forest - plant some trees there, to replace the ones you cut down, instead...
@@MsTuliplady Those "30ft-40ft+ pine trees" look like they were 30 ft. from the front of the house, hardly a threat to the house.
@@brushcreek42 70 foot tall tree 20 feet from house has roots that go 70 feet and if falls, will hit home.
Also cause debris on home and can increase mold growth. Take it from me, you don't want trees within 100 feet of your home.
There is a huge difference in the before and after. You did an awesome job.
Much appreciated and happy new year!
I see you or the contractor changed your mind about keeping the radiators. I think there was a coat closet on the 1st level, I wonder if that could have been used for 1/2 bath. It is very helpful to have at least a face bowl and toilet that can be used for guest or family without having to go to private areas of the home. I know that seniors love to have that 1/2 bath on the 1st level no time to run up or down the steps. Very informative video as I am looking to downsize and it helps to learn some of the costs involved should I find a house that does not meet my needs. I just love having a garage which is my hobby place, seasonal storage etc. Happy Holiday and continue to be safe in 2021. Regards from Capitol Heights, Maryland
Appreciate it and glad to know a local was watching the vid!
The dark floors are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Beautiful renovation. I wish you would’ve left the two big trees farther away from the house because it looks very sparse now, but a great beautiful job.
Thanks appreciate the feedback!
Yeah, trees to a lot to make a house look "homey" and "dressed" -- most everyone loves trees. I was disappointed to see all the foliage removed, too.
Glad you removed the overgrown and out of prime trees. New owners can easily add just one for that small front yard.
I would have took an out one of the bedrooms on the second floor and turned it into a master bathroom what the walk-in closet and stairs were from the second floor what are extended that to where the bathroom was to have a bigger area for the walk-in closet with the large bathroom.
Agree. They do that so the listing is impressive. He listed that as a 6 bedroom house I'm sure..including attic and basement bedrooms.
Home value decreases when you start turning bedrooms into closets and bathrooms. If you are flipping that’s a big deal. If you are going to live there, do what you want to make life more comfortable.
Honestly, 6 bedrooms with 2 quite tiny bathrooms woulda worked..... for about 2 weeks.
Coulda stuck a small one in the attic to help.
Either that or as stated sacrifice a bedroom on 2nd floor for master bath and closet.
No doubt he’s listing it at a ridiculous price with the idea of it bringing in money from renters. But small bathrooms and small kitchen will hurt that idea.
Just me but I’m out.
This transformation was beautiful
Very smart to remove the trees. With storms, and the trees growing older, they could have fallen on the house and caused serious damage.
Also, I don’t find anything about this renovation as being cheap. He mentioned in the beginning this flip was 6 figures.
The house looks amazing. I love the dark floors. The only downside is the amount of bathrooms, but the backyard and driveway are phenomenal. I would say the basement, driveway, area and backyard are the selling points. You put a lot of work and money into this property looks like 180-220k because the roofing, garbage and tree removals, dual ac, new windows etc.... amazing job.
Much appreciated and it was actually 250K because of all the junk removal
Nice job! Using what you had and updating with paint is beautiful. It looks like a real home to be lived in. New owner can plant trees if they desire. I personally love the darker floors. A family is going to love living here.
What a beautiful job you did with that house! I love all of it. You brought it back to life and gave it a really nice setting as well.
Very nice rehab, which I'm sure sold very quickly. The house is surprisingly large, although a lot of people are looking for massive kitchens and open plan designs. The front and back yards are quite big. My only criticism is, I would have left at least a couple of the trees for shade; some colorful foundation planting at the front would have also helped keep it from looking so barren.
The house looks amazing. I would never paint cement (on the front porch and walk) it always chips. But nevertheless, it looks great!
My neighbor has a two-car garage with stairs leading up to a loft storage area like this. It's gold! I wish I had it too! Temp control would be easy to mitigate with an attic fan. The bones of this house are old school, so small bathrooms and closets, but it's only recently that those spaces became so bloated. "Trendy" aside, remember bathrooms have to be cleaned ... I'll take a small, efficient bathroom any day. This house is charming. I love the arches and the recessed windows. The big fenced back yard surrounded by trees just begs for BBQ parties and a happy dog or two! Nice job.
Appreciate it!
Great job! Amazingly transformed! My friend works on cleaning old houses here in Sweden. She made a fortune out of the rubbish! Incredible! Old furniture is quite adorable too. I wish you spare them for the next renovation. The interior design can match the style of the house. I follow you now. Thank you for the inspiration!
Very interesting...and thanks for watching. I’ll keep that in mind on the next hoarder house.
Love the dark floors, I'm sure you were close to 120k. First, the remodeling is amazing👍👍👍. I'd stage the upstairs the first room as a sitting/tv room and the front room facing the street the bedroom/sleeping area. Love the light colors, staging was perfect, yard looks 109% better. I can see the side of the driveway and the area with the tree in the back yard full of flowers with lots of color! Amazing transformation. ✌&💘 to ALL.
Excellent job, Jeff! The one small thing I would change is the door to the enclosed porch: make it a full glass paned door that matches the windows' pane pattern. It would help to open up what is a smallish room, and you would see it as soon as you walked in, adding much to the charm. Also, it wouldn't be mistaken for an oddly placed closet. You are right about the dark floors; they work really well, surprisingly.
Ah yes that would have been a good idea and glad you liked the floors.
I was just about to ask if this was in the DC area, given the architecture. That kitchen is pretty standard size and that’s a very big house for DC. I wonder if he made a profit
Yes it was college park and I did make a profit although not nearly as much as I had been planning!
Oh my goodness ! It doesn't even look like the same home ! You have done an exceptional job ! Wow ! It is absolutely beautiful !!! Well Done !!!
Love the reno, kept the original features. The future owners could add a big extension on the back if they wanted for like a big kitchen/ living room. So much potential
Yes good call on that
Love how transformed the house!
It's amazing. I would have liked to see a time lapse of the whole renovation. What you did is awesome!
Great Job!
Appreciate it!
So sad that all the trees in the front yard were removed... I think the trees fit very well in the neighborhood
Yeah I try to keep trees but these ones were too close to the house and could damage the property
they were prob diseased or messing up the plumbing with roots. they were ratty looking. new owner can put something way nicer in.
@@deborahgalvan5367 oh god, you tree choppers all sing the same tune... ratty looking?? i suppose for you the best solution would be a plastic tree, so it doesn't interfere with anything
I understand the comments about the trees in the front yard, but since everything else in the renovation has been done, this would give the buyer a chance to put their own stamp on the property by choosing a front yard shrub or SMALL tree. If you're in the DC area, I'd say you spent $250,000 - $300,000 on the renovation, not including the purchase price. ($6,000 each for an egress window!!!)
Also, I just bought my second Prius. I had an '08 that I drove for 6 years and it was fine. I gave it to an elderly friend of mine who doesn't drive much and it's still on the road. I bought a 2021 Prius Prime (plug-in) this spring and I love it. I do park it in the garage so I can plug it in to charge.
Nice video and great project.
I agree with all the positive comments. One of the best renos ever. So gratifying to see a lovely old home rescued. I hope a nice family bought it and live I it. You did it right!
I'm from Arizona, we keep every tree we can; sort of feel you should have left one or two of the larger ones not close to the house in front. Don't want to hide that beautiful front facade but a big shade tree would have worked. And Skylights are great if they go in at the same time as a new roof; though to be honest I didn't see where the house was lacking in natural light anywhere.
Interesting and yes I kept one tree but the new owner should be able to add privacy trees affordably if needed.
i think it looks amazing, good job! i do think you shouldve made another bathroom upstairs though... and that you shouldve sold some of the valuables in a yard sale or on ebay and use up the money from that towards the house... if you mentioned this in the video i missed it...how was was this house bought for initially? and how much were you able to sell it for? thanks for the inspiration
I bought it for 270K and sold it for 585k and put in about 250k (way over budget). But fortunately it worked out and I made a little bit since I listed it myself.
Wow! You really put a lot of money in the house! I didn’t know the egress windows were so expensive but they were worth it! It all adds up! You made the house and yard look nice! The neighbors are probably very happy and it adds value to the neighborhood!
Renting a house to students is a death knell for the house.
lol
I think I’m inclined to agree with Maggie.
You get a huge security deposit and parents to co-sign the lease.
I loved the whole thing, would have bought it and made zero changes, except to plant some fruit trees and a vegetable garden in the back yard.
It was very thoughtful to add the basement windows and the central air. Those are things a lot of people would skip in favor of profit margins, but honestly they're huge selling points that make the house far more functional and comfortable.
IMO I think the kitchen is too small, but I understand the layout. Another thing, that Master Bedroom does not have enough closet space. Good luck with your sale!
Thanks! Really enjoyed this, would have liked to have seen the process (speeded up) and what you found amongst all that stuff. XXX
Thanks I’ll keep that in mind for the next before and after vid
Nice refurb but shame you took all the trees out the front - looks very bare. That ceiling fan in the living was cool, shame you got rid of that.
Thanks for the feedback
Nah the trees were unkempt and crazy spooky looking.
The roots damage the foundation that close. Keep that in mind when you landscape. Let the new homeowner decide because there's no going oh yuck that tree is just a deal breaker. Lol
I meant let the new homeowner decide what to plant. A blank slate is better than an eyesore.
Wow that was the most beautiful house renovation I’ve seen in a long time. Just gorgeous.
He turned it into a nice place to live .
You had a great canvas to start with. Finished product turned out great. What is the water proofing system you installed?
I do have a Prius and I LOVE it.
I was wondering if you had any interaction with the neighbors during this process and what there comments where if any ?
The guy next door was nice and I actually gave him some of the old windows since he does art glasswork.
When he said “They obviously used it as storage” I giggled 😅 They seem to have used every room as storage 😂
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Fantastic reno! I would have landscaped the front more. Looked bare. Plant some flowers and shurbs or something. Also, would have been great if there was any way to make the kitchen larger. Overall, very good job.
Thanks that’s good to know for the next one
You hit the mail on the head with this suggestions. Even putting a couple of pots with flowers at the door would make it so much more welcoming.
We are doing many of these things to our own house and you did a great job! WE had to leave ours vacant for some years due to personal reasons and health issues, isolated area its in. I love that you kept the wood floors but they are dark for my taste which isn't a problem. We did a darker floor in our living areas and are taking it out to go lighter. The dark tiles also would be cool to match the ones downstairs which are white. Makes for ease of decor when selling...more flexible to go basic and you did most everywhere! The garage upper floor is a perfect spare bedroom and excellent selling point if finished! My daughter has one just like this and it was finished when she bought it. Excellent for overflow guests! Love all the work you did! It has taken us a year doing it all ourselves with our adult kids helping. Our home is not this size but has 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms...we have a mother in law on the upper floor of our 2 car garage with a bedroom, bath, closet and soon to have a kitchen added! These are so popular these days!
In my opinion if the kitchen wall was knocked out the way and made an island with a sink or stove. It would of made the space appear bigger and big selling factor. Even if there is no half bath in the main floor.
Appreciate the feedback
Great renovation overall. But I did have some reservations. I think the basement was done really well! The added bath in that level is a huge plus. However, I would have found a way to add a master bathroom to the second floor - maybe by converting the existing bath to a master bath (It's really not a "master" bedroom without an attached bath) and turning the smallest bedroom into another bathroom, so you would have 2 beds and 2 baths on the second floor. (You've already got 2 beds and a bath in the basement. So a four-bedroom, 3 bathroom house!) I would have opened up the attic space into one big room. The chopped up floorplan in the attic space wasn't logical or practical. I also would have chosen a more appropriate cabinet style - more traditional in style to match the style of the house - for the kitchen. Finally, I would have done some landscaping in the front yard. For what this house will probably sell for, it needed more upgrades.
I totally agree with your suggestions!
As someone who comes from a noisy background since 25 years ESPECIALLY after i moved three years ago- and i mean NOISY to the point where i've gone insane... this place looks and feels like heaven
Thanks!
Love the attic, great yard sunroom, plant space, just wouldn’t of painted brick on fireplace, would of been nice to have some sort of planters at front porch to make it more welcoming👍
Wow !!!! What an amazing transformation !!!! The only thing i would have done different is switch the dining room for the kitchen but it still looks amazing. Great job !!!!
I appreciate going with the dark stain instead of ripping out the original or just covering it up. I will be doing the same on the abandoned property I am doing.
I'm sure it's more impressive to list a 6 bedroom house but as a buyer I would rather have a large master with an en suite bath (separate tub/shower) and large closet. Also would have opened up the kitchen into the dining area.
Yes that makes sense…next time!
I am truly amazed, this is absolutely stunning, you did an amazing job...bravo to you.
Much appreciated
You did a wonderful job! And I love the floors the most! I'm a big time dark floor lover.
I am on a farm and those trees had to go. New ones can be planted (they don't take long). As for the house ... great job. You have a gift.
Agreeed and much appreciated!
You did an awesome job. 2 downfalls that I saw in my opinion was no master bathroom & no master closet. That's what women look for when looking for a home. You still did a wonderful job!!!
The work on the house is is great. Couple of things though the driveway redoing the driveway I would have done the edges a lot cleaner , straighter edging on the driveway. I would have done a little more of curb appeal. As far as the garage I would have gotten a little more cosmetic on the outside as far as painting the garage doors but so that they looked nice so that they looked good as well as the house. Even though it's the garage still you want everything to just tie in really beautifully. I would have just cleaned the storage space in the garage just to clean it. Everything is presentation. That's it.
Thank you for the feedback and yes those are great ideas
Amazing transformation! I can't imagine how many tons of garbage was hauled away !
Love the colors chosen, and love that you salvaged the floors. Love that you painted them. The whole home & property is stunning!
Total reno $ 450,000
Glad you liked the renovation and yes it was ton of junk. It was not close to 450k to renovate but I would love to have that kind of budget 😀.
Those black floors look amazing! With everything else in the house being so light in color the dark floors really contrast well.
Glad you liked them
If I bought the house, Id fix the garage to make the storage area comfortable and the temp not too hot. Id connect kitchen and diningroom. As it allows a parent to watch kids easily and more counterspace would be great. The attic I would make into an office and workout space. The basement would be great for a playroom, rumpus room, craft room, the rest I would keep as bedrooms. I love the changes what a great job.
All good ideas and thanks for watching!
I think it looks great. Removing the trees gave it a cleaner look. And no future plumbing problems or cracks in driveway and sidewalks problems from any roots.
I was expecting you would have pushed the kitchen through to the room next door, and made a fab. Large kitchen. Otherwise, really lovely job....
Amazing!! I would love to have seen the work being done. The floors are beautiful...very classy.
Appreciate it, glad you liked them.
This was a great reno. I wouldve opened the 1st floor up, but it still came out great
Appreciate it and yes will do it on the next one!
Wow! When I first saw the house I was wondering why you were standing there and not running away as fast as you can. Love your work! WOW! If it were me I would have kept the trees BUT the property looks WAY better with them gone.
Hahah appreciate it!
Wow, the damage some people can do to a house is unbelievable. Thankfully there are those with the ability to make them livable again. You did such a wonderful job and should be proud of yourself. It's gorgeous.
Wow, incredible transformation! I would guess a lot of money went into the renovation. Maybe 180K. I'm a downstairs kind of guy so I really like the basement! Thanks for posting, Jeff.
Appreciate it! Actually the cost ended up being 250K in renovations
@@JeffLeighton1 WOW!!
I really liked this video. Watching the work being done is always fun, but I enjoyed this. Good length.
Ok that’s good to know for future videos, thanks!
Nice redo. Looks great. I think I definitely have added a bathroom I the attic space at least, but the home is really beautiful.
Much appreciated and yes I should have done that
@@JeffLeighton1 Has the house been sold?
I would have installed a full view storm door on the front door for added insulation, security and light entry. Did you sell the contents since there was some nice older refurbishable furniture covered in the junk?
Good call and no I didn’t sell anything because there was so much trash but maybe the junk removal people got some good deals if they kept anything.
I would of made the kitchen where the dining room is people don't need it just put a center island and a breakfast nook then the kitchen would of been bigger
It's beautiful, really nice house all cleaned up. I bet the neighbors love you and are so grateful to you. I'd estimate you put about $225,000 fixing it up to look that good. It was a lot of work cleaning all that junk out, towing it away, HVAC throughout, etc. I would have preferred the floors were put to their natural wood grain color, not crazy about the dark floors.
Appreciate it and yes I think they were happy about it. Good to know about the dark floors. And it was about 250k, way over budget but it worked out.
Nicely done, I would definitely live there
Appreciate it!
I think you could really benefit from working with a designer. I’m glad you didn’t completely obliterate the houses charm but some of the selections could have been a bit more thoughtful. Also...fire your stager.
Thanks I appreciate the feedback.
Yes the staging was not good. This is an area where you probably thought you didn’t want to spend to much money, however it really took away from the lovely rooms. Also a few glass doors in the kitchen cabinets would have made the area look much bigger. But all in all you did a wonderful reservation.
Agree!
Great job, and I am glad you removed most of the trees to let the light in. New owners can plant new ones which will not take long before they look nice but not over grown. I hope you sell quickly. Neighbour’s will be very happy.
I've always loved white paneling, red doors and black shutters. Now I have to add brick to the list! Absolutely gorgeous!
Just watched it and it is a beautiful property. And looks much better now 👍
Appreciate it!
Could've made the attic the master suite and turned that room into a bathroom
Yeah the attic was large but it would have been a lot of stairs to get there
I came here to say the same thing.
No! Way to small for a master bedroom.
Lord Have Mercy! My heart breaks when I watch "Hoarders". These guys are so gifted. I've always loved these Brick Style Houses.
Thanks for watching
I absolutely love the entire house and yard renovation! Wow! I do think it needs a 1/2 bath on the mail level. I would suggest you listed it for $1.2mil
I have a Prius and a garage. I keep the Prius in there. It likes it in there. It's cooler and it keeps the Prius from being damaged by sun, wind, rain, and especially pollen. It's also nice if it's raining and you have to carry in groceries.
Prius!!!
First off.. you are fine as hell.
Second, that colonial style was my sister's dream house design when we used to dream of our future homes. I love the ranch style.
Lol yeah both are nice...ranchers are becoming more and more popular
Yes, he is pretty cute.
Match.com and refurb all at the same time, well done sir!!
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It would be so much better to see the actual process !
Thanks I’ll keep that in mind for the next before and after video I do
Weird how these huge older brick homes appear soo big but when u go inside they are all small rooms
I agree. Capecods are the exact opposite.
Great job. I wondered why you didn't think of adding a bathroom to the attic space, making it an ensuite. The space would have needed to be reconfigured. Maybe sleeping section in the back.
Lots of charm. Love what you did to the back yard.
Kudos for taking an eyesore and changing it into a desirable property. Smart using a stager too.
Thanks and I appreciate the feedback
Hi Jeff, you have done a great job! This House reminds me to the "The Kings of Queens" TV Serie. The basement was Dad Arthurs camp, he was a humorous actor. I see big potential in this property, especially to rent out the basement to students. They have a way to come into the house from the back without disturbing the Landlord. Also I liked the Atic and I agree with you, the first thing you see when coming up should be a sofa, a place where Teens can hangout and watch TV or something. One thing I would add if it was my house: The Front porch that you called "sunroom" I would hand a clothes rack to the "sealing" to dry my big sheets.