Don’t ever change your video styles. All of my other favorite DIY TH-camrs are making their videos look like a reality show now. Very few tips, nothing to learn, just music and Timelapses mostly. I’ve been following you since the bathroom remodel series but I’m really hooked on the kitchen / hall series.
Absolutely agree. I’ve had to unsubscribe from a few as I can’t stand the over-the-top presenting. The Fixer just explains everything and says it as it is!
Yes! I had to stop watching some as well. And it's not even good music like on this channel, just blaring random pounding on drums, even while people are talking, HGTV style.
Hey just a recommendation from a guy that works in the Mold Remediation field. If and when dealing with suspect materials like this the mold/stain may be dormant as it has no current water source to feed off of you should still err on the side of caution and spray/soak materials you have left with some Anti-microbial, toss a fan on it for 48-72hrs then seal it all with some killz spray paint. This will help prevent any mold growing in this location in future from moisture in crawl or another leak down the road.
Great advice. As I was watching I was thinking he should do something and your suggestion would not have been that difficult or expensive. He seems fairly cautious, so a bit surprised.
Terrific advice. Not a lot of work to save from eons of possible worry. The epoxy solution below in comments is what my Fine Homebuilding guy recommends as well for sanity's sake. The microbes hate plasticized wood and won't eat it further.
Your ability to just go out and tackle these obstacles that pop up is nothing my short of amazing. No doubt I would’ve panicked about the rot for weeks before even attempting to do anything haha. Great work!
Omg look it’s Ronald so fitting a Do it yourself person watch’s other do it yourselfers. I love both your channel and the fixxer. So it a fun surprise seeing you here.
I've seen some of your videos. I watched the Fiero project from start to finish. When you solved the radio problem, I was very impressed. I'm sure you could figure it out. If not, you would learn how from other people.
As someone who has remodeled several houses in the past. In areas where replacing the wood was just not possible, epoxy resin is a great way to strengthen the existing wood. As for the stud I would sister it and call it good. That said it didn't look too bad to me. Anyway great content keep up the great work! Love the house so far!
Yeah! I have done the same thing. I use a product from System Three that is a penetrating epoxy. They use it on boats. You mix up A and B and then brush it on. The mix is very thin and takes awhile to cure and the wood soaks it up. Makes it permanently rock hard. You have to predrill any screws you put in but worth it.
I was just watching some videos about that, It's called wood hardener. They were using it to strengthen some old rotted window sill on a centuries old stone building. Neat stuff, its a liquid that soaks into the old/dry/spongy and deteriorated wood and hardens nice and hard like resin or bondo.
This is the exact video I was needing.... we just got a house with subfloor rot from the bathroom and was at a loss on how to start. I have lived in reno my whole life living with a dad who does renovations for work so I know a thing or two... but I am at a loss on how to tackle and start fixing subfloor rot. Thank you for this.... you don't know how much help you are just doing what you are doing. Its regular stuff on a regular budget showing the hidden stuff many big renovation shows don't tell you about.
The best DIY channels on youtube are just what you have here, no bs, no shilling for adverts, hard on the head music, magically done edits...just solutions to repair problems and good renos, easy to follow. I call these videos real repair in real time. I've watched your time-lapse living room reno 3 times, it's quite inspiring.
Love how things that would've had me cursing, yelling and frustrated are so well thought out and easily solved when you do them. Definitely enjoy this series and the video design/content. Way to go!
Future reference, there is wood hardeners out there that you could brush on the old rotted areas you didn't replace that would add to the integrity of the rotted boards. Great job with the project so far.
After we discovered that my master shower had been installed without any moisture barrier at all (tile over drywall), we got a contractor involved. Ten days into the demo he told me that they "officially" stopped finding water damage. Lots of rot, warped siding, and mildew. Fun times.
Nice going, but as a tip i would suggest placing wirenuts on the exposed wiring. Just as a piece of mind for the plumber, who would be working right next to it.
Did a good job on the kitchen floor. Being a plumber by trade, would it be a good idea for you to move than stack near center of your sink drain, then offset the vent stack where it used to go? That way you don't have such a long waste arm. Just a thought. Enjoyed your remodel video!
I just bought a house and the bathroom, which we were going on do a light update on, turned into a full renovation because of old rot. I consider myself mechanically inclined but I’ve never done anything like this, so I’m definitely going to implement these techniques. Thanks.
Again, its great seeing you fixing stuff, bit by bit, to get the structure 100% before progressing. Too often you see folks "half-assing" it - especially with flipper houses
You do this show really well. Information, teaching, speaking, demonstrations, camera angles, editing, and most of all your creativity is, just perfect for an easy to watch show that is interesting. Thx.
Trying to help my sister with her house with similar problems under leaky windows.thanks for support info and ideas. Want to be safe and get this done well
This video was VERY helpful as I am currently replacing my subfloor, as well as sistering some of the wall studs due to rot and mold damage in the bathroom. Thanks for posting this.
I especially enjoyed this video because I'm currently renovating a bathroom and I've been fixing wall & subfloor water damage exactly like this. one problem I've had to deal with, is that the part of the house where the bathroom is was built in 1937 and the 2x4s are actually 2" by 4" so I've had to use larger pieces and rip them down to size
Never a bad idea on cut pieces on the exterior wall to slap some copper naphthenate on the cuts at least. Is it over kill? Sure, but no one needs bugs having a chew after doing all that work.
I really appreciate your work and your vibe while you are working your way through a project. I am working on our 1916 bungalow and I refer to your videos all the time. Keep up the good work.
For the dry rot you can buy a spray on hardener. I used some wood epoxy to fix a window sill. First I sprayed the hardener and let it dry then the epoxy. The hardener works well.
Sorry I missed this video yesterday. You did a great job as usual. I really liked seeing a tiny peek at your little guy. It was a gift for us while still keeping him safe. I know you do everything for your family.
Nice work I did something similar to our first house. It was a 1960's ranch with an attached garage for some odd reason they buried the sill plate a few inches below grade. I had to dig out a path and pour a concrete sidewalk/patio along the side of the garage & back. What a pain in the A"s and replacing approximately 6 ft of rotten sill plate & sister the studs it wasn't fun.
Thanks for sharing this video. It may not have been a perfect repair, but it certainly made it better than had it been left neglected. As others have mentioned here, you should have done something to mitigate the mold. That's mold spores in that wood and when you have enough humidity back there, as in the summer, you could have a problem.
This is such a great video. Love to see you tackle these problems i.e. securing the pipes, supports on the studs, smartly cutting away the bad and installing replacement boards that fit like a glove. Shout out also your baby gates sponsor. Caught that heavy traffic driving past 😉
Nice fix! Super exciting to see the kitchen getting such a huge makeover, and I'm excited to see what it will look like. And of course all the things I'll learn along the way. Keep it up!!
Im going to have to do this soon and inhad a general idea of what needed to be done i wasnt sure about how to tackle the bottom of the framing. Ao this helps
You really know your stuff man, exactly how i would have tackled it , great job lovin the videos. You really get me in "just get it done" mode when i watch these .
Awesome job as always! I really respect and appreciate how you explain every step with zero condescension. It’s almost like you and I are having a conversation 😂 Well done!
Not big on your assessment of the condition of the bottoms of the king/jack studs, but understand the difficulty of replacing them, or at least the time required. No alternative to full replacement? Some kind of sistering?
I always LOVE your videos. You explain everything so well. I have tackled projects I once thought I could never attempt before. You are a terrific inspiration. Thanks so much.
Well I learned from you today that a little rot is ok but do you think there is anything on the market that can fix boards on the outside that are rotted can be fix without replacing the boards. If you have a video on this problem please let me know. Thank you. Again a great show
Love watching you work its actually kind of relaxing, seeing how you just tackle these projects and just do work arounds when needed. You mentioned you might repair the wall from the outside? I have a similar issue here, where the sheeting at the starter strip is breaking down. it appears as its water damage (from outside snow laying to high) and I get the odd mouse or mole coming in. Everyone I have asked about this says I need to take down the entire wall of siding to repair the bottom 8-12 inches of sheeting? but my main concern is getting the starter strip back in the right place( if I only remove the necessary area?) once I have fixed the problem. The other issue is its very close to the ground (septic side) and I want to make sure this doesn't keep happening. close to the ground meaning about 2 or so inches.? Love to hear your thoughts?
You're like the new/next Ron Hazelton enjoy watching your content . Now we need to get you a show on HGTV. Of course with the paycheck to go along with !
Perfect repair. I would have stuffed the water lines under the floor and let the plumber redrill new holes,either option works. Now you see why old houses have odds an end board collection,just for these odd repairs.
I wished I only had that much floor damage when I pulled the toilet and subfloor in my bathroom! Lol. The joists were rotted through and subfloor mush. Had to sister joists and replace a couple, was wondering how the floor still felt solid!
Really great job. I wish you were able to do your own plumbing, I know you'd do it right. I was a bit concerned about that wiring and outlet though. ? 👍👍💚🛠 Keep em' coming.
@@d.j.robinson9424 I just looked at it again, it's not K&T. It's old Romex I think. Remember, that house was built in 1946, kitchen was updated in the 60's and that wiring under the window is likely from then, but some may have been added later. Remember, Knob and Tube needs space for the hot and neutral wires of 6 inches at minimum, so one leg is on a stud, the other leg on another stud, and uncovered as it's designed to rely on the air around it for insulation so it's not covered up, and no junction boxes for splices, they are spliced, and taped off and out in the open. All Romex and BX wiring require a junction box for all splices. I think a junction box is used for outlets and switches for K&T though, but that would have been it and was phased out in the 50's in most jurisdictions.
Wow! Very professional, and you explain everything well! I like your comment when reaching under the floor to try and disconnect that pipe. "I know you can't see this, but.... try and imagine. " 😂 lol
Don’t ever change your video styles. All of my other favorite DIY TH-camrs are making their videos look like a reality show now. Very few tips, nothing to learn, just music and Timelapses mostly. I’ve been following you since the bathroom remodel series but I’m really hooked on the kitchen / hall series.
Absolutely agree. I’ve had to unsubscribe from a few as I can’t stand the over-the-top presenting. The Fixer just explains everything and says it as it is!
I agree 100%!!!
Yes! I had to stop watching some as well. And it's not even good music like on this channel, just blaring random pounding on drums, even while people are talking, HGTV style.
Agree, glad I found this channel super helpful!
Hey just a recommendation from a guy that works in the Mold Remediation field. If and when dealing with suspect materials like this the mold/stain may be dormant as it has no current water source to feed off of you should still err on the side of caution and spray/soak materials you have left with some Anti-microbial, toss a fan on it for 48-72hrs then seal it all with some killz spray paint. This will help prevent any mold growing in this location in future from moisture in crawl or another leak down the road.
Great advice. As I was watching I was thinking he should do something and your suggestion would not have been that difficult or expensive. He seems fairly cautious, so a bit surprised.
Terrific advice. Not a lot of work to save from eons of possible worry. The epoxy solution below in comments is what my Fine Homebuilding guy recommends as well for sanity's sake. The microbes hate plasticized wood and won't eat it further.
Thanks for that...im in the same boat and am clueless. That helped a bunch.
Exactly the question I had! Thank you
What kind of anti-microbial spray would you recommend?
Your ability to just go out and tackle these obstacles that pop up is nothing my short of amazing. No doubt I would’ve panicked about the rot for weeks before even attempting to do anything haha. Great work!
Omg look it’s Ronald so fitting a Do it yourself person watch’s other do it yourselfers. I love both your channel and the fixxer. So it a fun surprise seeing you here.
But you would have come up with an awesome solution in a very entertaining way!
Hot damn, Ronnie watches the fixer? My life is now complete.
Goodday Ronald, how is the GPZ1000RX going? Also is it true that you're doing a video with "Fuzzy Dice Projects"
I've seen some of your videos. I watched the Fiero project from start to finish. When you solved the radio problem, I was very impressed. I'm sure you could figure it out. If not, you would learn how from other people.
As someone who has remodeled several houses in the past. In areas where replacing the wood was just not possible, epoxy resin is a great way to strengthen the existing wood. As for the stud I would sister it and call it good. That said it didn't look too bad to me. Anyway great content keep up the great work! Love the house so far!
Yeah! I have done the same thing. I use a product from System Three that is a penetrating epoxy. They use it on boats. You mix up A and B and then brush it on. The mix is very thin and takes awhile to cure and the wood soaks it up. Makes it permanently rock hard. You have to predrill any screws you put in but worth it.
I was just watching some videos about that, It's called wood hardener. They were using it to strengthen some old rotted window sill on a centuries old stone building. Neat stuff, its a liquid that soaks into the old/dry/spongy and deteriorated wood and hardens nice and hard like resin or bondo.
This is the exact video I was needing.... we just got a house with subfloor rot from the bathroom and was at a loss on how to start. I have lived in reno my whole life living with a dad who does renovations for work so I know a thing or two... but I am at a loss on how to tackle and start fixing subfloor rot. Thank you for this.... you don't know how much help you are just doing what you are doing. Its regular stuff on a regular budget showing the hidden stuff many big renovation shows don't tell you about.
Just finished my 2 hour long online class, and my brain was fried. Came to TH-cam to watch something relaxing, was glad to see you had uploaded!!
The best DIY channels on youtube are just what you have here, no bs, no shilling for adverts, hard on the head music, magically done edits...just solutions to repair problems and good renos, easy to follow. I call these videos real repair in real time. I've watched your time-lapse living room reno 3 times, it's quite inspiring.
Love how things that would've had me cursing, yelling and frustrated are so well thought out and easily solved when you do them. Definitely enjoy this series and the video design/content. Way to go!
Future reference, there is wood hardeners out there that you could brush on the old rotted areas you didn't replace that would add to the integrity of the rotted boards. Great job with the project so far.
After we discovered that my master shower had been installed without any moisture barrier at all (tile over drywall), we got a contractor involved. Ten days into the demo he told me that they "officially" stopped finding water damage. Lots of rot, warped siding, and mildew. Fun times.
Nice going, but as a tip i would suggest placing wirenuts on the exposed wiring. Just as a piece of mind for the plumber, who would be working right next to it.
Did a good job on the kitchen floor. Being a plumber by trade, would it be a good idea for you to move than stack near center of your sink drain, then offset the vent stack where it used to go? That way you don't have such a long waste arm. Just a thought. Enjoyed your remodel video!
What are the odds the driver bit would fall into the basement like that? I swear those things try their best to become lost forever.
I just bought a house and the bathroom, which we were going on do a light update on, turned into a full renovation because of old rot. I consider myself mechanically inclined but I’ve never done anything like this, so I’m definitely going to implement these techniques. Thanks.
Again, its great seeing you fixing stuff, bit by bit, to get the structure 100% before progressing. Too often you see folks "half-assing" it - especially with flipper houses
You do this show really well. Information, teaching, speaking, demonstrations, camera angles, editing, and most of all your creativity is, just perfect for an easy to watch show that is interesting. Thx.
Trying to help my sister with her house with similar problems under leaky windows.thanks for support info and ideas. Want to be safe and get this done well
This video was VERY helpful as I am currently replacing my subfloor, as well as sistering some of the wall studs due to rot and mold damage in the bathroom. Thanks for posting this.
I especially enjoyed this video because I'm currently renovating a bathroom and I've been fixing wall & subfloor water damage exactly like this. one problem I've had to deal with, is that the part of the house where the bathroom is was built in 1937 and the 2x4s are actually 2" by 4" so I've had to use larger pieces and rip them down to size
Never a bad idea on cut pieces on the exterior wall to slap some copper naphthenate on the cuts at least. Is it over kill? Sure, but no one needs bugs having a chew after doing all that work.
The way you calmly look at a problem and figure out how to tackle it is amazing.Nice job 👍
Excellent job. I have a similar situation in my kitchen where the hot water heater leaked. I've been putting it off.
I really appreciate your work and your vibe while you are working your way through a project. I am working on our 1916 bungalow and I refer to your videos all the time. Keep up the good work.
For the dry rot you can buy a spray on hardener. I used some wood epoxy to fix a window sill. First I sprayed the hardener and let it dry then the epoxy. The hardener works well.
I think you did an amazing job! I love how you think through everything so thoroughly.
this gives me hope for my crumbly little old house...
thx!
There is a resin that you can paint onto the wood that would soak into the wood that make the damaged wood stronger than if it was when it was new.
You never know what little surprises you'll find when you start digging around older houses. Love the channel, BTW!
Sorry I missed this video yesterday. You did a great job as usual. I really liked seeing a tiny peek at your little guy. It was a gift for us while still keeping him safe. I know you do everything for your family.
Nice work I did something similar to our first house. It was a 1960's ranch with an attached garage for some odd reason they buried the sill plate a few inches below grade. I had to dig out a path and pour a concrete sidewalk/patio along the side of the garage & back. What a pain in the A"s and replacing approximately 6 ft of rotten sill plate & sister the studs it wasn't fun.
Thanks for sharing this video. It may not have been a perfect repair, but it certainly made it better than had it been left neglected. As others have mentioned here, you should have done something to mitigate the mold. That's mold spores in that wood and when you have enough humidity back there, as in the summer, you could have a problem.
Already looks a million times better!
Looks good!…….. done some similar work in my 1965 bungalow. I loved the challenges and the surprises hidden from Reno’s from the past.👀😏😎👍👋✌️🇨🇦🍻
Well done Sir! The only change I would have done was replace that 2x4 with pressure treated, just to be safe.
So instructional with meaningful commentary! Please keep making your excellent videos.
This is such a great video. Love to see you tackle these problems i.e. securing the pipes, supports on the studs, smartly cutting away the bad and installing replacement boards that fit like a glove.
Shout out also your baby gates sponsor. Caught that heavy traffic driving past 😉
Nice fix! Super exciting to see the kitchen getting such a huge makeover, and I'm excited to see what it will look like. And of course all the things I'll learn along the way.
Keep it up!!
Must feel so good to get that nasty stuff out of there! Awesome job. Learning a lot thank you! 😊👍🏼
I couldn’t have found this channel at a better time. I’m currently going room-by-room on my house built in 1974. Thank you for all this content, dude!
Good job buddy, that was not as easy as it looks, I've done that before and is a little bit of work.
You do a good job explaining as you go. I like your style.
I say it over and over, but I do find your videos interesting and informative. I look forward to seeing more.
Im going to have to do this soon and inhad a general idea of what needed to be done i wasnt sure about how to tackle the bottom of the framing. Ao this helps
You did a great job and explained each step so well. This is a very helpful video.
You really know your stuff man, exactly how i would have tackled it , great job lovin the videos. You really get me in "just get it done" mode when i watch these .
22:00 Maybe consider using pressure treated 2x4's near the outside of the house that might see more moisture.
First class job done. Belt and Braces.
Glad it ended up not being as bad as it looked! Progress!
Awesome job as always! I really respect and appreciate how you explain every step with zero condescension. It’s almost like you and I are having a conversation 😂 Well done!
Not big on your assessment of the condition of the bottoms of the king/jack studs, but understand the difficulty of replacing them, or at least the time required. No alternative to full replacement? Some kind of sistering?
I always LOVE your videos. You explain everything so well. I have tackled projects I once thought I could never attempt before. You are a terrific inspiration. Thanks so much.
Nice 👍🏼 i always get good ideas for working on my old house; it helps a lot. Thx
Love to watch you figure things out...I learn allot. This kitchen will be exciting....hugs
I love how you are so neat and tidy. Great job as always.
Love your thinking about all your jobs that you tackle, especially this video thanks looking forward to the rest.
Great vid , good choice getting that copper removed ! Worth it in the long haul!
Well I learned from you today that a little rot is ok but do you think there is anything on the market that can fix boards on the outside that are rotted can be fix without replacing the boards. If you have a video on this problem please let me know. Thank you. Again a great show
Revisiting the kitchen remodel. Miss it already
Great job, just curious to why a plumber has to install your drain / rough in stuff??
probably need a license to do plumbing where he lives
Love watching you work its actually kind of relaxing, seeing how you just tackle these projects and just do work arounds when needed. You mentioned you might repair the wall from the outside? I have a similar issue here, where the sheeting at the starter strip is breaking down. it appears as its water damage (from outside snow laying to high) and I get the odd mouse or mole coming in. Everyone I have asked about this says I need to take down the entire wall of siding to repair the bottom 8-12 inches of sheeting? but my main concern is getting the starter strip back in the right place( if I only remove the necessary area?) once I have fixed the problem. The other issue is its very close to the ground (septic side) and I want to make sure this doesn't keep happening. close to the ground meaning about 2 or so inches.? Love to hear your thoughts?
You’ve already taught me so much. Keep ‘em coming.
You have so much patience!
Great post I'm addressing the same issues, nice job. 🏁🏁🏁
Enjoy the videos. Totally agree with Resale Rabbit below. I am sure you are helping many. Thanks.
That's how I would have done it, great Repair man.
Some people have all the fun! Nice work.
Appreciate your vids man. It’s coming along!
Thank you!
You always do amazing. You have inspired me to do so many fixes for myself. Thank you. Love seeing your progress.
Mr Tyler I’m wondering why you didn’t apply liquid wood hardener to the ends of the wet wood where the pointer went through.
Only true pros use the pokey stick.
You seem to have fun with your work. I like it. Subbed.
22:53 Totally agree. 💯 Great job 👍
You have a great relaxing style of presentation. I learn from your tips. So thank and keep up the good work! Greetings from Holland.
Great job. I love how you use the common DIYer tool brand Ryobi. Those tools usually get a bad rap
You're like the new/next Ron Hazelton enjoy watching your content . Now we need to get you a show on HGTV. Of course with the paycheck to go along with !
You did a fantastic job as usual!!
I’m enjoying your videos man. Good stuff. It’s cool to see something old made into something so nice.
Perfect repair. I would have stuffed the water lines under the floor and let the plumber redrill new holes,either option works. Now you see why old houses have odds an end board collection,just for these odd repairs.
A nice quick video before the NFL Draft! NICE!!!👍🍻
Glad I found your channel, really entertaining stuff!
Awesome as always. Happy Spring 🌺🌿🌺
That would drive me nuts if I wasn't allowed doing my own plumbing, that is a very easy DIY drain setup.
Let us know what it costs to get it done by a pro! It would be like $40 in parts from home depot
Let us know what it costs to get it done by a pro! It would be like $40 in parts from home depot
It's cool to watch you figure things out
You did great, Matt. 😊
Those pipes are very flexible and you could have articulated them through that big opening you created ... But anyway nice job 👍
I wished I only had that much floor damage when I pulled the toilet and subfloor in my bathroom! Lol. The joists were rotted through and subfloor mush. Had to sister joists and replace a couple, was wondering how the floor still felt solid!
Awesome job as usual, can't wait to see your new kitchen.
Awesome! I love your explanations. Super thorough.
As always, easy to follow and understand. Ty
I think you should have replaced that upright 2x4. Just me. It would be so much easier to do now rather than later.
Your little boy is adorable!
I just want to say I really enjoy your videos. I just found you recently and am glad I did.
Great work! I'd feel a lot better if you sprayed a little fungicide in there as a precaution, but it probably doesn't matter.
Have you tought about getting a gordless nailgun?
Awsome video as always
Really great job. I wish you were able to do your own plumbing, I know you'd do it right. I was a bit concerned about that wiring and outlet though. ? 👍👍💚🛠 Keep em' coming.
Likely that's fine as it was for the disposal, as long as it has a GFCI outlet in it I bet it'll pass code.
He's redoing all the wiring in the kitchen so I'm sure he'll make sure it's all up to code.
@@johnhpalmer6098 the wiring looked a bit iffy..just a bit better than knob & tube. I'm sure he'll do the gfi 👍🛠🕊
@@redwingprincess I must have missed him say that, I know he always makes it better and safe. Can't wait to see the update.👍🕊
@@d.j.robinson9424 I just looked at it again, it's not K&T. It's old Romex I think. Remember, that house was built in 1946, kitchen was updated in the 60's and that wiring under the window is likely from then, but some may have been added later.
Remember, Knob and Tube needs space for the hot and neutral wires of 6 inches at minimum, so one leg is on a stud, the other leg on another stud, and uncovered as it's designed to rely on the air around it for insulation so it's not covered up, and no junction boxes for splices, they are spliced, and taped off and out in the open. All Romex and BX wiring require a junction box for all splices. I think a junction box is used for outlets and switches for K&T though, but that would have been it and was phased out in the 50's in most jurisdictions.
Looks a lot better. I am just glad it was only that bad.
Wow! Very professional, and you explain everything well! I like your comment when reaching under the floor to try and disconnect that pipe. "I know you can't see this, but.... try and imagine. " 😂 lol
Wow looking good.
Thank you.
Excellent job my friend!!!!
You always do good work Sir! Thank you!
Great repair carpenter.
i always dig every video you post, i mean honestly i could watch you read a phone book and be content.