Really curious to see how your soundproofing works out. We used Safe 'n' Sound between our main floor and master bedroom and found it didn't make much difference. Most of the sound seems to be vibration-based, though. We're thinking of running resilient channel between the basement media room and main floor. Your method looks like a better way and less expensive. Love watching your updates. You get more done in a day than we do in a year!😂
In the instances where you are looking to reduce sound transmission make sure you spend extra time to air seal all of your penetrations (electrical boxes, can lights etc) as the sound will follow air movement
looks really nice so far, i wish my home redo was as far along as yours. In addition to you running Ethernet lines to multiple places, might i recommending running conduit or a at least a thin rope cord to the boxes in exterior walls, it makes it easer to upgrade the wires or add new ones much easier.
I’m really enjoying your series. I’m curious are the kids going to use the guest bathroom or go downstairs? I think the tray ceiling is a cool idea. Are you going to install LEDs to light it up? Could be a romantic touch. 😃
Thank you! The kids will be using the bathroom upstairs as the bathroom downstairs is just a 1/2 bath. And I do intend to light up the tray ceiling but I'm still trying to figure it out because I don't want to do the old school crown moulding with rope light in it. Thinking some recessed LED tape lighting for a clean look.
I hope you you a follow-up on how the straping worked on cutting down on the room to room sound. The only other way I've seen it done was to off set your studs on a 2"x8" and basically have two separate walls.
I had a lake house and did a lot of what you have done. Changed electric, siding, windows, 2nd floor, spiral staircase, furnace, central air, fireplace, changed the roofline completely... the list goes on and on. It was like I ended living in a house with a nice shirt, but sh*tty bones. I should have torn it down when I bought it. But... I was 23YO then and had no money. I do not regret it, but the smart thing I should have done was a teardown. You'll be fine, either way.
I agree. It is also true for those gut rehab project with low ceiling, either in basement, attic or main floor. Raising ceiling or digout basement or adding serval dormers will grow up the project so much that torn-down/rebuilt is a better option.
Yea I think I’m actually saving some money by not tearing it down completely but a new build would have been easier. Plus I can do a lot of this work myself. Unfortunately few things that are left (foundation, floor system, and roof rafters) will drive me crazy over the years I’m sure.
As far as Ethernet and other low voltage cable you might consider using conduit. Such as the blue or orange flexible conduit from Carlon. Gives you flexibility for the future if you wanted to run fiber or something else.
Not sure if you put any necessary drainage behind the timbered retaining walls ? Also , would’ve been a very good idea to have used “ deadmen” to strengthen the timbered retaining walls . A jumbo amount of work . 4:45
Maybe you can try some acoustic panel such as SONOPAN or two layers of drywall for soundproofing PLUS the 1x3 strapping. The soundproof performance should be better than just adding the 1x3 strapping.
It does seem like you have very little of the original house left. With all of the trouble and work arounds that you've had to do, considering both time and money, you may have come out ahead building new. But then again, where would the fun be in that! - Chris
Yea I think I’m actually saving some money by not tearing it down completely but a new build would have been easier. Plus I can do a lot of this work myself.
Thanks! Wired connections are always more stable and faster so I like to wire as much as I can. I will have plenty of wireless access points as well though.
Are you going to run all the electric wires through a steel pipe? Look into the future for a possible? Carrington event & understand it's possible effects on wires.
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Absolutely blown away by the transformation! Raising the whole house is no small feat. Incredible work! 🏠👏
Thank you!
Really curious to see how your soundproofing works out. We used Safe 'n' Sound between our main floor and master bedroom and found it didn't make much difference. Most of the sound seems to be vibration-based, though. We're thinking of running resilient channel between the basement media room and main floor. Your method looks like a better way and less expensive. Love watching your updates. You get more done in a day than we do in a year!😂
I really enjoyed this update on your family's lake-house!
Well done!
Thanks so much!
Woww! That’s one hell of a genius project. Well done, and thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Awesome! All the best to you in finishing up the lake house, it’s beautiful! God bless
Thanks! Still plenty to do but we will get there!
In the instances where you are looking to reduce sound transmission make sure you spend extra time to air seal all of your penetrations (electrical boxes, can lights etc) as the sound will follow air movement
Good call!
Keep it up! Always looking forward to your building details.
Thank you!
What an incredible amount of work that you guys are doing on that house! 👍👍
Thank you!
Nice Work & Video 👍
looks really nice so far, i wish my home redo was as far along as yours. In addition to you running Ethernet lines to multiple places, might i recommending running conduit or a at least a thin rope cord to the boxes in exterior walls, it makes it easer to upgrade the wires or add new ones much easier.
Thanks you and for sure! I plan to run a couple runs of conduit as well for any future additions.
I’m really enjoying your series. I’m curious are the kids going to use the guest bathroom or go downstairs? I think the tray ceiling is a cool idea. Are you going to install LEDs to light it up? Could be a romantic touch. 😃
Thank you! The kids will be using the bathroom upstairs as the bathroom downstairs is just a 1/2 bath. And I do intend to light up the tray ceiling but I'm still trying to figure it out because I don't want to do the old school crown moulding with rope light in it. Thinking some recessed LED tape lighting for a clean look.
I hope you you a follow-up on how the straping worked on cutting down on the room to room sound. The only other way I've seen it done was to off set your studs on a 2"x8" and basically have two separate walls.
Will do. I’ve seen that as well and thought about doing that between the master and bathroom. I like that concept
I had a lake house and did a lot of what you have done. Changed electric, siding, windows, 2nd floor, spiral staircase, furnace, central air, fireplace, changed the roofline completely... the list goes on and on.
It was like I ended living in a house with a nice shirt, but sh*tty bones. I should have torn it down when I bought it.
But... I was 23YO then and had no money. I do not regret it, but the smart thing I should have done was a teardown.
You'll be fine, either way.
I agree. It is also true for those gut rehab project with low ceiling, either in basement, attic or main floor. Raising ceiling or digout basement or adding serval dormers will grow up the project so much that torn-down/rebuilt is a better option.
Yea I think I’m actually saving some money by not tearing it down completely but a new build would have been easier. Plus I can do a lot of this work myself. Unfortunately few things that are left (foundation, floor system, and roof rafters) will drive me crazy over the years I’m sure.
As far as Ethernet and other low voltage cable you might consider using conduit. Such as the blue or orange flexible conduit from Carlon. Gives you flexibility for the future if you wanted to run fiber or something else.
For sure! I plan to run a couple runs of conduit as well for any future additions.
Team Ryobi!!!!
Not sure if you put any necessary drainage behind the timbered retaining walls ? Also , would’ve been a very good idea to have used “ deadmen” to strengthen the timbered retaining walls . A jumbo amount of work . 4:45
I did both
Maybe you can try some acoustic panel such as SONOPAN or two layers of drywall for soundproofing PLUS the 1x3 strapping. The soundproof performance should be better than just adding the 1x3 strapping.
I have thought about that but wasn’t sure how far to take it.
It does seem like you have very little of the original house left. With all of the trouble and work arounds that you've had to do, considering both time and money, you may have come out ahead building new. But then again, where would the fun be in that! - Chris
Yea I think I’m actually saving some money by not tearing it down completely but a new build would have been easier. Plus I can do a lot of this work myself.
nice work. Ethernet is something yesterday, Wireless is way to go.
Thanks! Wired connections are always more stable and faster so I like to wire as much as I can. I will have plenty of wireless access points as well though.
ethernet > wireless ALWAYS.
Thanks for removing the cast iron in the bathroom 👍🏻
😂😂 yea I was being lazy the first time I came across it.
Are you going to run all the electric wires through a steel pipe? Look into the future for a possible? Carrington event & understand it's possible effects on wires.
I completely agree! you should have just simply tore it down, for the kinda of efforts, time, energy, and money went in😢