I love that she is not only doing this and teaching us but she is doing long videos. We love long videos and some up close shots too. Thank you sweet girl, all of us mothers out here have adopted you. Would love to hear you play your piano!!!
(57 year old mom of 3 here.) My son wears those same overalls. I cut his off (he's in TX) into shorts, so I have lots of that fabric. Send me your ripped ones and I'll patch them. I couldn't find an email address, so if you can provide me one, I'll send you my address. Love watching someone save old homes. They have so much more character!
That is really nice of you. When I saw those ripped overalls last week I immediately thought they just needed a patch. Such a shame to throw away new overalls when patching them is an easy solution. Thank you for your kind offer. 🌹
I'm 42 with a neuromuscular disease, so now handicapped. I grew up remodeling houses with my parents. Watching these videos brings me so much joy and happy memories ❤
Before you insulate the walls again, stuff steel wool (or copper mesh if you can get it) in any holes bigger than the tip of your pinky. It will block pests from getting in your walls. You can also spray foam gaps. Don’t forget to add some kind of vapor barrier to the interior side of the insulation. Older homes don’t have a vapor barrier and it can make the space damp. I’m excited to see your home come together.
The black stuff on the floor is the foam-like backing to the carpet you tore up. My parents had the same carpeting. When it was laid in the 1970s, it had glue applied to the floor and then the carpet was stretched over it and trimmed. The black foam was hell to scrape up, but you need to remove it.
The "thin" insulation you pulled out last is a moisture barrier, you'll need to put something similar back in place before adding insulation or you may get mold pretty quickly after doing the drywall.
yes, removing that vapour barrier was not a good idea. now it needs to be replaced. a lot of people who DIY renovate don't realise that you need a vapour barrier to stop moisture from getting from the outside to your insulation. a vapour barrier is important!
Check that the felt under your flooring isn’t asbestos felt. They used that instead of carpet padding back in the day. You’re getting loads done! Looks great
@@gamingonwheels2502 Not true. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) aka The Professionals, not you, say if it's not going to be disturbed, which, hers won't if this was in fact asbestos. Just leave it be. Facts are fun!
I am so relieved you decided to take out the drywall. Especially important with mold issues, and now you can insulate for huge energy savings. What is the status on the crack in the basement wall? *Make sure your floors can bear the weight before tiling!! * Save the window and door trim! That's old strong wood and you can use it to build nightstands, shelving units, benches, window boxes, small tables, etc!! Love the music on your channel!
YES to the tiling comment. As a contractor you must be sure!!! IF you can always take at least the outer wall sheetrock off to check for adequate insulation, vapor protection and yes mold!!
@@empressche333 She threw away an old tub, some old wood, other things in the same video and is letting the previous owner take away too many windows and doors.
Before you put up new drywall in the kitchen, You might consider installing smaller windows into the existing window openings. That would allow you to use all of the available wall space for cabinets. If you run the new windows to the top of the available openings, you should be able to easily close off the space beneath the new windows. Also, when ever we do a demo similar to what you are doing, we will back the pickup truck or trailer to the closest window or door to the work area so that we limit the distance we have to carry all that junk.
When you make the window smaller, it means she has to make adjustments to the siding on the outside, which means more cost. Not sure she wants to do that.
You're making good progress young lady and the use of a white board to plan your work is a great idea. Stay focussed and remember two important things as you work. This is a marathon not a sprint and the destination makes the journey worth the trip. You're doing great kid
You go girl,We bought our "FLIP" home 35 years ago, I been in your shoes, destroying cleaning, remodeling, but OUR flip home,has been our sanctuary through a lot of tough times,and I am proud to say,we our still here,life throws you curves,and I didn't know what to do, But I always knew I had a Home that was all mine!! Peg away girl,you got this 🎉🎉❤❤😂
When you watch this strong confident smart capable young woman it astounds me to think there are still people in this country who want to portray women as less than.
Unfortunately the power in women is getting crushed by the need to control the over zealous crazy getting promoted in media. Throwing away the baby with the bath water so to speak. Tia is a wonderful role model for young women.
I'm absolutely loving this series! I enjoy watching home renovation but often they're big budget and the whole project is done in one video. While it's fun, I think those kinds of shows take life out of context because it happens so fast. It is wonderful to watch your project unfold by the week, and I love how you let us know what day it is and what you're getting done each day. It's fun to notice the small wins as each step pushes the project further. It was exciting to watch the old doorframe between the kitchen and bathroom come down! It also gets me excited about my own projects and how each step matters, rather than getting discouraged by how far I have to go. Thank you so much for this content!
This is my new favorite breakfast watching! 🥰 Okay so 17 years ago, I gutted my entire kitchen to the studs and remodeled it myself. The flooring in the house was all hardwood except the kitchen was old linoleum with pine subfloor. I chose to do a pre-finished darker stained hardwood in my kitchen and it was the BEST decision! It held up to our dirty shoes tracking in things from the garden and chickens. I had throw rugs to catch stuff but we were hard on it and it was so comfortable on the feet. Lemme tell ya, TILE IS COLD AND HARD. So if you haven't decided yet on what to do, I would suggest get the same hardwood and do it through the whole house. It will also make it look bigger because the whole house will be the same flooring. We bought ours through Lumber Liquidators and got a medium budget one that we knew was prefinished. It was perfect. I will absolutely do hardwood in my kitchens in the future. BTW, I'm in Missouri so we get some pretty cold winters. The wood floors are just warmer. Obviously, if budget is an issue then maybe just to plywood floors with laminate tiles. That is the cheapest and will still be easier on the feet. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!
TIA STICK RAGS IN ANY OPEN PLUMBING IT WILL STOP SEWER GAS FROM COMING UP AND ANY CRITTERS, YOUR SUCH A HARD WORKER AND BLESSED TO HAVE A GREAT FATHER 🏆🙏✝️🇺🇸♥️
Rags? Rats love using rags/clothes to build nests. Shouldn't have sewer gas with good pipes. Steel wool or wire mesh in cavities to stop pests. Gosh! 🙄
It's so nice that you have your Dad to help you. Never thought I would be so excited to watch someone renovate a house. I'm 68 and I just love watching you Tia. I guess us older people have nothing better to do on a Sunday. 😊
I’m so so glad that YOU got the house instead of the fire department. You’re turning it into something beautiful and special that you’ll be able to love and enjoy for many years to come. I don’t even know you but so proud of all the hard work and dedication you have to turning this old run down house into a lovely home for you and your cute dog. All this hard work will pay off soon enough. There may be bumps in the road along the way, but there is a light at the end of the rainbow 🌞🌈 Fantastic job Tia!!
When she started tearing down that wall framing because it interfered with the demo of the window, I said, "Hell, yea! YOU GO, GIRL!" She is doing this job right!
This is by far my favourite renovating series (and I watch A LOT of them). I always watch the whole thing. I don't skip anything, I don't fast-forward. It just makes me feel so happy. You're living every woman's dream. Thank you for showing us!!
If there's 1 electric tool I can recommend for a starter tool it would be an oscillating saw. Can be used in so many different ways and it would pay for itself 100x over
Hi, awesome videos! I wanted to share a tip for making drywall cleanup a little easier-I've done a LOT of drywall demo throughout my primary house and 3 others. Get a cheap tarp and lay it on the floor, after you haul the big pieces away, you can carry the aggravating(and seemingly endless) littler pieces and dust out by rolling up the edges and carrying it out to be dumped in the dumpster or wherever the trash goes. Once the tarp gets too ragged after many times of this use, you can roll up the last load it will carry and throw it all away as well.
Wow! Tia, describing you with one word, amazing! Your loved ones must be very proud of you. I don't know you, but I'm really glad that TH-cam recommended you to me. You are pleasant, smart, strong, determined, have great manners, are talented, resourceful, independent yet inclusive, and much more. Thank you for sharing your time and experiences. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable! Pops
Girl I would cut the nails from the floor and the ceiling joists and drop and move the whole walls to change and rearrange the size of your rooms. I did it in mine. Takes a couple people only and you just have to nail it back in place.
I have a bit of a strange question. What and when do you eat? Your energy is endless! I know you have some help but my goodness, you are a one woman demo and construction team! I love your motivation and I truly believe that your $1.00 house will be absolutely darling when you are done. Keep going young lady! I'm rooting for you.
Love your channel . I'm a 75 year old Granny and love your work ethic. So happy that you have your Dad's help and support. The attic apartment looks great. Consider saving all the torn out trim/lumber for future projects, like shelves for the basement. Looking forward to next weeks episode.
Black stuff, most likely tar paper. Used as a moisture barrier. Becareful with the carpet may have asbestos. Keep going your making wonderful progress, roof looks great.
Black stuff in the wall or on the floor? lol she had two black stuffs this video. I would guess the stuff in the wall to be some for of a vapor barrier as it looked like she was in the newer extension part of the house at that point.
Please don't forget to make sure that your foundation is fixed and solid for all types of weather. That's really important so your house will last forever.
Have you done a floor plan for your house? There are so many advantages such as locations for sockets and bathroom fixtures, etc. Also, lots of walls that may not be needed and bringing them down could make the house look so much larger and more open. If you have one, we would all love to see it.
@@kathywaltman4137 Just make sure they are not load bearing. I am a little concerned about the portion of the wall that was just taken down in the kitchen.....
@@michaelsnider2484 I believe in a previous video she said the wall she took out was inspected and was NOT load bearing.....she didn't do it on a whim.
You're definitely not afraid of hard work! Just a suggestion: try and keep all doorways and passages minimum 36 inches. That way you can claim ADA-compliance and maybe get some off of your homeowners insurance. Great work!
She's so pretty She's so ambitious Her work ethic is staggering She's so unpretentious Why wouldn't Carhart just sponsor this woman since she is the hardest worker wearing their brand!?
We used to call houses built like yours "shotgun houses", where you can open the front door and go straight through to the back door. You are doing a great job!
This has become my new favorite channel. I live in a 116 year old house in Minneapolis. I have been through all the same mess you're doing now. Took the exterior siding off down to the studs, new windows, doors, soffit, fascia, & of course, siding. In this video, you said your windows are in tough shape, I have two extra NEW Anderson double hung, and I would gladly donate to the cause if needed.
If you’re taking all of the drywall off, I personally would reconsider rearranging your rooms so the bathroom is between your studio and your master bedroom. Pocket doors would save a lot of floor space to the bathroom. You’re doing a great job! Also, I would put all your clothing in a garment bag to keep all of the dust off of it. I personally would put a tarp over my bed in the morning, so you know it’s clean at night. 🎉
That back door and the double windows, ...it'd gorgeous if those three were torn out and replaced with exterior french doors or sliders. More natural light plus more esthetic to exit onto a big back deck! 😊❤❤ I love that you are reusing and upcycling the whole house! Humans practice waste and disposal WAY too much. My mother always said..."use it up, wear it out. Make it do or do without". I live by that!
Tia, your work ethic is something to put in the record books! I wish you were able to upload more often because I so enjoy watching you do what you do. My daughter is almost 36, and there's so much she wants to do to her house, and I have told her over and over again that she should try doing some things herself. But that's not an option for her. She says after working a full time job all week long that she's too darned tired to come home to home repairs/remodeling. I wish I was able to help her, but I am in a wheelchair at the moment, so that's just not an option I guess. Anyway, keep up the fantastic work and we will see you next week.
An Amazon Wish List for a tarp or two, a box of nails, sandpaper, insulation tape for doors and windows, outlet and switch insulation, caulk, all kinds of odds and ends you're going to need. Giving to others makes us happy. (Or is it just me 😅?)
Boy, Tia you are putting in a lot of hard work! No need for a gym membership, you're getting an excessive full blown work out remodeling this cute house! You've are definitely making great progress! I look forward to Sunday morning waiting for the next video! Have a good week, be careful when working by yourself! Blessings 😊❤
Way to go! Thanks for letting us all into your transformation into your $1.00 home. Some homes used r15 felt paper before installing flooring/carpeting. But may also used as a break from disturbing asbestos hidden underneath. Can't wait to see next weeks progression.
I literally only found your channel on the first of the $1 house series, and so far I'm loving it! That's a huge job for (mostly) one person, but you clearly know what you're doing. Kudos on the skills and the work ethic to get this kind of job done. When it's finished, it will be a doll house -- and mortgage-free. That alone is an amazing thing in this day and age!
🍁It’s Looking So Good. I’ve Done Projects Like This For Years And I Can See Beyond The Mess. It’s Really Coming Together. All Your Hard Work Shows. Have A Wonderful Sunday 🍁
For the dehydrator ask the Plummer to help it drain into the sewer via the floor with a hose attachment. It looks like mine. There will be a place to attach in the back. Otherwise during curtain times of year it’ll pool so much water will shut off full often. I was so happy to figure this out. Hope this helps. For the canning area look into adding a space for a root cellar. Though it doesn’t have to be a big space. Just dark for storage and maintain the temp for your over winter crops like potatoes, varieties of squash, etc. You can look up how to make one on a shelf wrapped in fabric if room is an issue to building one. That shelf you mentioned and showed was probably for canning supplies. Have one in my vintage property basement from 1900. Plus I’ve seen ones like that being used in other older homes. Adding a freezer in the basement for some food storage you harvest and things you wanna buy bulk to help keep longer … like I buy a 25 pound sack of organic oats I use daily. It goes in the freezer. Except for a container full of in the kitchen. 7 cubic foot top open works for me. You could get one on sale. I’m able to store plenty of summer crop veggies prepped plus canning which takes longer. Plus the organic bulk stuff when it’s on sale. Your fridge/freezer is similar to mine in size. You won’t regret the extra freezer space in the basement. It helps also with some bulk buying from the store if you wanna save time running to the store for everyday food needs or recipes. Hope this is helpful. Enjoying the work. I’m in the process of renovating a vintage property. Your work is inspirational.
Props to you for undertaking such a challenging project! Hopefully, with the profits from your other home sale, you'll have enough $$$$ to cover the majority of expenses you'll contend with truly making this old house your new home. Through all of this enormous effort, it appears that you are on track for making this layout work for your needs and vision. Keep up the great work and thanks for bringing us along on this journey! 👍
You should consider doing a vaulted ceiling in your new house, if possible. It would make the space feel larger and you could put in ceiling fans....also maybe do the spray insulation to ensure no air gets in at all. I'm so glad that man sold you the house instead of the fire department burning it down!!! It's such fun watching your progress!! 💖🙏🏻
I think it's cool that the previous owner is enjoying your renovation! Looks like things are coming along quite nicely! Can't wait to see what is next!
Hi Tia , what a difference in just a few weeks ! So glad that you are fixing up this house instead of it being burnt . Way to go ! Looking forward to week 8 .
Very good progress, Miss! I could never understand why my late brother (who was a short, skinny guy) always used huge 32 oz. framing hammers until I helped him during some demo work. Big ass hammers with straight backs make excellent demo tools. Between that and a Wunderbar, there was nothing he couldn't take down/destroy :) I agree with your removing that 'doorway" between the kitchen and bathroom, it is just in the way and looks much better gone. Looking forward to the next video! Much respect and high regards,
Ok. There's not much more positive, constructive, wise and powerful for a young, beautiful woman to be doing. So many are lost in a vacuous empty existence. So proud of you Tia.
Sundays are my favorite day.❤going to church and praising my Savior and seeing my church family❤sitting down having my breakfast/ lunch and watching your video♥️ have a blessed week and keep up the great work
having insulated my own basement and garage after a remodel. I highly recommend using the mineral/rock wool insulation. It stays in its shape out of the packaging. You can cut it with a bread knife and it's real easy to cut notches to fit around objects like pipes and outlet boxes.
You have such a positive attitude to everything you do and I look forward to Sundays {with a coffee of course} waiting for the new updates. Well done Tia 👍😊
You are making great progress - love the videos. Don't forget to keep track of all the materials, tools, and labor hours you put into this project. If you ever sell the house, it can help with taxes since you will be adding so much to the value of the place over your purchase price.
Tia, You are an amazing young woman. I love your one dollar home. It has so much potential and you are the one who can make it even better. Honey, enjoy your life. I have always enjoyed DIY projects. Love following each video. Also love your traveling and camping adventures. ❤❤🧰🧰🔨🔨🛠️🪜
🎉you are such a hard worker and a brave soul!! Nothing seems to get you down!!! You made quick work of that roof and now the house is looking great! Would love to see more of pops and the pup!!!Really like your channel!!! Carry on sweetie!!!!❤🎉😊
Home builder and flooring/tile store owner. The black stuff under the flooring, looks like old remnants of a glue down carpet pad. It’ll be a little work but a nice razor scraper should take it up. (Yes, take it up. It is always best to start with a clean subfloor.) The algorithm popped up one of your videos, we’re enjoying watching along! Great job jumping in with both feet!! It’s the only way! Thank you for the content.
New double-pane windows would be a great investment. Hoping the window framing isn’t rotted and you can just pop them in. Check-out videos on how to tape & flash properly to prevent water penetration around windows.
Try pouring really soapy, very hot water over that stuck flooring If it’s glued down it will seperate from you4 wood floor ( and do no harm) I discovered this tip while renovating my first house , pregnant and clumsy I tripped over a hot soapy bucket, ( we were removing wallpaper) cried , until I discover3d the vile green glued down rubber backed carpet was separating in big weird “ bubbles”
Ah, I was gonna say you needed a dog buddy to ride shotgun through this adventure! Glad you've got that covered and already have that sweet friend. 🐾 Your example is a great motivation for me facing a long remodel to-do list of my own. Thanks!
Love that through all this mess your nails are all polished to perfection! Love too that while you are working so hard there is soft music playing to keep all us viewers relaxed!🤣😂♥♥
Tia thank you for your videos, I look forward to them all week! Also thank you to the wonderful people in the comments for sharing your knowledge. I have learned and been inspired by you all just as much as I have by Tia (:
I am in awe of your progress. It is amazing how much you have accomplished and like everyone else, I can't wait to see the electric and pluming going in. Great job ! 👍👍
Tia you have such a calm way of going about this renovation, even with the mammoth amount of hard work ahead - not to mention what you've already achieved.
Love watching you work! My husband and I gutted our first house together decades ago and your videos are stirring up a lot of memories, when I saw the plaster lathe and the cellulose insulation they used to use.
The plaster seeping through are called keys which gives the plaster a solid grip, enabling it to stick firmly to the surface. The plaster looks to be in excellant condition. Plaster is amazing stuff, durable and mold resistant.
i remember being your ago 30 yrs ago and doing the same thing to my first house. what a life lesson and experience you will carry with you, forever. best of luck to you
Tia, I'm so excited for you about your re-build. I truly hope and pray that your mask is sufficient for keeping your lungs clear and no infections. I wish you at least had a helper to clean up as you go. Thanks so much for letting us all come along your journey. Love from Central Oklahoma.
When it’s your own place, motivation is on tap! Am enjoying the progress and learning from you too! I’ll be back next week! From a follower in Chester in the UK
I recently purchased a fixer upper myself. My house is almost 40 years old and it looked like the 1980’s the first time I walked in the door. It’s mostly cosmetic with some minor repairs. Not as extensive as yours but I’m enjoying making it my own with my personal touch. Im doing most of the work myself. I enjoy it. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with your house.
Beautifully done! I see huge progress on your project. I have remodeled a few homes in my 67 years. The most important thing I have learned is to let the professionals do the jobs that need a professional or I don't want to do. 😊❤
I may be wrong but I dont think the flue pipe coming out of the furnace is allowed to be flexible dryer vent pipe. May want to have that checked to be sure/safe.
I love how you position the camera in a way where I feel like I’m in the room watching the process! Great progress, you’re giving this house so much love ❤
I am enjoying this so much! You remind me of my hard working daughter who is trying to redo a property next door to them while raising three wild boys. Can't wait for the plumbing and electrical. Going to be a nice place.
Since you were replacing both the roof and the furnace, I would have completely removed the chimney. It would have been 1 less hole in the roof to seal from leaks, and clear up floor space both in the basement and the main floor. When replacing the furnace, get the high efficiency type that uses PVC venting out the side of the house. Or better yet, a heat pump with electric backup furnace. For DIY reference, Mr Cool makes whole house (not a mini split) DIY heat pump systems that come charged with refrigerant. I would only keep the chimney if you absolutely wanted a real functioning fireplace. Real fireplaces can also sometimes cause higher insurance rates, so factor in how much you really want that functional fireplace....
You go girl! I am supporting you by buying merch. I love the slogan. It is very enjoyable to watch you work on this house and it would have been tragic if it had been burned down as a practice house for the fire department. Thank goodness you acquired it.
You should vacuum the insulation bags when you have tied them up. I have made my own vac bags before by using gaffer tape on a patch inside & out, then perforate with lots of teeny holes over about 1” square & suck the air out with another unperforated piece of tape ready to seal the holes. It saves so much SPACE when loading up to o to the dump if you aren’t using a skip - or even if you are!
Your videos are becoming my favorite Sunday Morning routine: coffee and the $1 house. Good thing you have the furnace ready, cold nights ahead 🙂
Same here, Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and the 1$ house ☕
I love that she is not only doing this and teaching us but she is doing long videos. We love long videos and some up close shots too. Thank you sweet girl, all of us mothers out here have adopted you. Would love to hear you play your piano!!!
I love when your video pops up ❤
Me too!
Sunday morning video and coffee. Cheers!!
(57 year old mom of 3 here.) My son wears those same overalls. I cut his off (he's in TX) into shorts, so I have lots of that fabric. Send me your ripped ones and I'll patch them. I couldn't find an email address, so if you can provide me one, I'll send you my address.
Love watching someone save old homes. They have so much more character!
So nice of you!!
That is nice of you!
This is why social media exists 🥰
That is really nice of you. When I saw those ripped overalls last week I immediately thought they just needed a patch. Such a shame to throw away new overalls when patching them is an easy solution. Thank you for your kind offer. 🌹
Hey, I was thinking the same thing. No sense tossing them when they can be patched! Thank you for your kindness.❤
I remember being young and strong. Watching you is bringing back memories of using my muscles, and I'm smiling. Respect from a granny. 🙂💪
Same here!
I so wish I had known to appreciate being young and strong (and energetic) when I was those things!
I'm 42 with a neuromuscular disease, so now handicapped. I grew up remodeling houses with my parents. Watching these videos brings me so much joy and happy memories ❤
I couldn’t agree with you more - my energy and strength came to a halt way too soon and it makes my heart sad - I can’t do the things I use to do.
Before you insulate the walls again, stuff steel wool (or copper mesh if you can get it) in any holes bigger than the tip of your pinky. It will block pests from getting in your walls. You can also spray foam gaps. Don’t forget to add some kind of vapor barrier to the interior side of the insulation. Older homes don’t have a vapor barrier and it can make the space damp. I’m excited to see your home come together.
The black stuff on the floor is the foam-like backing to the carpet you tore up. My parents had the same carpeting. When it was laid in the 1970s, it had glue applied to the floor and then the carpet was stretched over it and trimmed. The black foam was hell to scrape up, but you need to remove it.
We had that on our wood floors, it was hell on wheels, to get off hated it...
While you have the walls open don’t forget to put in a few outside plugs and hose bib’s. Very impressed by your work ethic Tia! Hello from New York
The "thin" insulation you pulled out last is a moisture barrier, you'll need to put something similar back in place before adding insulation or you may get mold pretty quickly after doing the drywall.
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if spray-on foam insulation would work as both insulation and a barrier.
@@kathyhayward5730 It would, but it's expensive.
Yes! That is what I was going to say.
I think styrofoam isolation boards or kingspan insulation could be a good option. Isolation is a must.
yes, removing that vapour barrier was not a good idea. now it needs to be replaced. a lot of people who DIY renovate don't realise that you need a vapour barrier to stop moisture from getting from the outside to your insulation. a vapour barrier is important!
Check that the felt under your flooring isn’t asbestos felt. They used that instead of carpet padding back in the day. You’re getting loads done! Looks great
Awe I didn't even know that I thought it was roofing paper lol. That would really stink thow right.
@winwinmyfriend4727 you don't have to remove asbestos. You can encapsulate it. Flooring resin is an option.
@@theupscriber65 You should always remove asbestos.
@@gamingonwheels2502 Not true. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) aka The Professionals, not you, say if it's not going to be disturbed, which, hers won't if this was in fact asbestos. Just leave it be. Facts are fun!
I am so relieved you decided to take out the drywall. Especially important with mold issues, and now you can insulate for huge energy savings. What is the status on the crack in the basement wall?
*Make sure your floors can bear the weight before tiling!!
* Save the window and door trim! That's old strong wood and you can use it to build nightstands, shelving units, benches, window boxes, small tables, etc!!
Love the music on your channel!
YES to the tiling comment. As a contractor you must be sure!!! IF you can always take at least the outer wall sheetrock off to check for adequate insulation, vapor protection and yes mold!!
Was going to say the same thing,that basement doesn't look very solid.
@@julien2912 Rats.
@@julien2912what are you talking about? She has saved lots of old stuff to be reused!
@@empressche333 She threw away an old tub, some old wood, other things in the same video and is letting the previous owner take away too many windows and doors.
Before you put up new drywall in the kitchen, You might consider installing smaller windows into the existing window openings. That would allow you to use all of the available wall space for cabinets. If you run the new windows to the top of the available openings, you should be able to easily close off the space beneath the new windows.
Also, when ever we do a demo similar to what you are doing, we will back the pickup truck or trailer to the closest window or door to the work area so that we limit the distance we have to carry all that junk.
Personally I would rather have bigger windows than cupboards. She is going to have a large pantry and storage area in the basement.
When you make the window smaller, it means she has to make adjustments to the siding on the outside, which means more cost. Not sure she wants to do that.
You're making good progress young lady and the use of a white board to plan your work is a great idea. Stay focussed and remember two important things as you work. This is a marathon not a sprint and the destination makes the journey worth the trip. You're doing great kid
You go girl,We bought our "FLIP" home 35 years ago, I been in your shoes, destroying cleaning, remodeling, but OUR flip home,has been our sanctuary through a lot of tough times,and I am proud to say,we our still here,life throws you curves,and I didn't know what to do, But I always knew I had a Home that was all mine!! Peg away girl,you got this 🎉🎉❤❤😂
When you watch this strong confident smart capable young woman it astounds me to think there are still people in this country who want to portray women as less than.
Unfortunately the power in women is getting crushed by the need to control the over zealous crazy getting promoted in media. Throwing away the baby with the bath water so to speak. Tia is a wonderful role model for young women.
She is a wonderful role model for anyone!
I'm absolutely loving this series! I enjoy watching home renovation but often they're big budget and the whole project is done in one video. While it's fun, I think those kinds of shows take life out of context because it happens so fast. It is wonderful to watch your project unfold by the week, and I love how you let us know what day it is and what you're getting done each day. It's fun to notice the small wins as each step pushes the project further. It was exciting to watch the old doorframe between the kitchen and bathroom come down! It also gets me excited about my own projects and how each step matters, rather than getting discouraged by how far I have to go. Thank you so much for this content!
This is my new favorite breakfast watching! 🥰 Okay so 17 years ago, I gutted my entire kitchen to the studs and remodeled it myself. The flooring in the house was all hardwood except the kitchen was old linoleum with pine subfloor. I chose to do a pre-finished darker stained hardwood in my kitchen and it was the BEST decision! It held up to our dirty shoes tracking in things from the garden and chickens. I had throw rugs to catch stuff but we were hard on it and it was so comfortable on the feet. Lemme tell ya, TILE IS COLD AND HARD. So if you haven't decided yet on what to do, I would suggest get the same hardwood and do it through the whole house. It will also make it look bigger because the whole house will be the same flooring. We bought ours through Lumber Liquidators and got a medium budget one that we knew was prefinished. It was perfect. I will absolutely do hardwood in my kitchens in the future. BTW, I'm in Missouri so we get some pretty cold winters. The wood floors are just warmer. Obviously, if budget is an issue then maybe just to plywood floors with laminate tiles. That is the cheapest and will still be easier on the feet. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!
Hardwood or Pergo, yes! Definitely not tile!
TIA STICK RAGS IN ANY OPEN PLUMBING IT WILL STOP SEWER GAS FROM COMING UP AND ANY CRITTERS, YOUR SUCH A HARD WORKER AND BLESSED TO HAVE A GREAT FATHER 🏆🙏✝️🇺🇸♥️
Rags? Rats love using rags/clothes to build nests. Shouldn't have sewer gas with good pipes. Steel wool or wire mesh in cavities to stop pests. Gosh! 🙄
It's so nice that you have your Dad to help you. Never thought I would be so excited to watch someone renovate a house. I'm 68 and I just love watching you Tia. I guess us older people have nothing better to do on a Sunday. 😊
I’m so so glad that YOU got the house instead of the fire department. You’re turning it into something beautiful and special that you’ll be able to love and enjoy for many years to come. I don’t even know you but so proud of all the hard work and dedication you have to turning this old run down house into a lovely home for you and your cute dog. All this hard work will pay off soon enough. There may be bumps in the road along the way, but there is a light at the end of the rainbow 🌞🌈 Fantastic job Tia!!
We always have a motto when remodeling "take out what isn't a nice house." It is hard but pretty satisfying. Great job Tia.
No-one can truly say that you are not a hard worker, Tia.
When she started tearing down that wall framing because it interfered with the demo of the window, I said, "Hell, yea! YOU GO, GIRL!" She is doing this job right!
Progress is awesome. Love that you break your video into days and what has been accomplished in each.
This is by far my favourite renovating series (and I watch A LOT of them). I always watch the whole thing. I don't skip anything, I don't fast-forward. It just makes me feel so happy. You're living every woman's dream. Thank you for showing us!!
If there's 1 electric tool I can recommend for a starter tool it would be an oscillating saw. Can be used in so many different ways and it would pay for itself 100x over
Hi, awesome videos! I wanted to share a tip for making drywall cleanup a little easier-I've done a LOT of drywall demo throughout my primary house and 3 others. Get a cheap tarp and lay it on the floor, after you haul the big pieces away, you can carry the aggravating(and seemingly endless) littler pieces and dust out by rolling up the edges and carrying it out to be dumped in the dumpster or wherever the trash goes. Once the tarp gets too ragged after many times of this use, you can roll up the last load it will carry and throw it all away as well.
Wow! Tia, describing you with one word, amazing! Your loved ones must be very proud of you. I don't know you, but I'm really glad that TH-cam recommended you to me. You are pleasant, smart, strong, determined, have great manners, are talented, resourceful, independent yet inclusive, and much more. Thank you for sharing your time and experiences.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
Pops
Girl I would cut the nails from the floor and the ceiling joists and drop and move the whole walls to change and rearrange the size of your rooms. I did it in mine. Takes a couple people only and you just have to nail it back in place.
I have a bit of a strange question. What and when do you eat? Your energy is endless! I know you have some help but my goodness, you are a one woman demo and construction team! I love your motivation and I truly believe that your $1.00 house will be absolutely darling when you are done. Keep going young lady! I'm rooting for you.
Love your channel . I'm a 75 year old Granny and love your work ethic. So happy that you have your Dad's help and support. The attic apartment looks great. Consider saving all the torn out trim/lumber for future projects, like shelves for the basement. Looking forward to next weeks episode.
Black stuff, most likely tar paper. Used as a moisture barrier. Becareful with the carpet may have asbestos. Keep going your making wonderful progress, roof looks great.
Dimple board!
Black stuff in the wall or on the floor? lol she had two black stuffs this video. I would guess the stuff in the wall to be some for of a vapor barrier as it looked like she was in the newer extension part of the house at that point.
Next time when tearing down walls put a tarp down so it’s easier to clean up.
Please don't forget to make sure that your foundation is fixed and solid for all types of weather. That's really important so your house will last forever.
Have you done a floor plan for your house? There are so many advantages such as locations for sockets and bathroom fixtures, etc. Also, lots of walls that may not be needed and bringing them down could make the house look so much larger and more open. If you have one, we would all love to see it.
@@kathywaltman4137 Just make sure they are not load bearing. I am a little concerned about the portion of the wall that was just taken down in the kitchen.....
@@michaelsnider2484 I believe in a previous video she said the wall she took out was inspected and was NOT load bearing.....she didn't do it on a whim.
You're definitely not afraid of hard work! Just a suggestion: try and keep all doorways and passages minimum 36 inches. That way you can claim ADA-compliance and maybe get some off of your homeowners insurance.
Great work!
She's so pretty
She's so ambitious
Her work ethic is staggering
She's so unpretentious
Why wouldn't Carhart just sponsor this woman since she is the hardest worker wearing their brand!?
We used to call houses built like yours "shotgun houses", where you can open the front door and go straight through to the back door. You are doing a great job!
This has become my new favorite channel. I live in a 116 year old house in Minneapolis. I have been through all the same mess you're doing now. Took the exterior siding off down to the studs, new windows, doors, soffit, fascia, & of course, siding. In this video, you said your windows are in tough shape, I have two extra NEW Anderson double hung, and I would gladly donate to the cause if needed.
If you’re taking all of the drywall off, I personally would reconsider rearranging your rooms so the bathroom is between your studio and your master bedroom. Pocket doors would save a lot of floor space to the bathroom. You’re doing a great job! Also, I would put all your clothing in a garment bag to keep all of the dust off of it. I personally would put a tarp over my bed in the morning, so you know it’s clean at night. 🎉
I believe she said in a previous video that she is staying at her parents' home, not at the $1 house.
@@barbaraanderson58 She says in this video she is staying in the attic of the house she sold.
That back door and the double windows, ...it'd gorgeous if those three were torn out and replaced with exterior french doors or sliders. More natural light plus more esthetic to exit onto a big back deck! 😊❤❤ I love that you are reusing and upcycling the whole house! Humans practice waste and disposal WAY too much. My mother always said..."use it up, wear it out. Make it do or do without". I live by that!
I think that attic room she moved into was at another house. Not above this $1 house.
Tia, your work ethic is something to put in the record books! I wish you were able to upload more often because I so enjoy watching you do what you do. My daughter is almost 36, and there's so much she wants to do to her house, and I have told her over and over again that she should try doing some things herself. But that's not an option for her. She says after working a full time job all week long that she's too darned tired to come home to home repairs/remodeling. I wish I was able to help her, but I am in a wheelchair at the moment, so that's just not an option I guess. Anyway, keep up the fantastic work and we will see you next week.
You may want to consider getting rid of any basement partition walls and re thinking the whole space. Nice work, you're doing a great job!
Love the series! I’m now officially addicted and will stay to the very end, thank-you!
You’re doing a great job. I’m glad you saved the house from being burned down.
An Amazon Wish List for a tarp or two, a box of nails, sandpaper, insulation tape for doors and windows, outlet and switch insulation, caulk, all kinds of odds and ends you're going to need. Giving to others makes us happy. (Or is it just me 😅?)
Luv your dog, so sweet and a cute size, so happy you saved the house, don't work too hard and get sick, remember to pace yourself.
You are such an awesome young lady and so practical I’m sure your folks are so proud of you . I know I am😊
Coffee and the $1 House!! Series for the win!! ☕️🏠☕️
Boy, Tia you are putting in a lot of hard work! No need for a gym membership, you're getting an excessive full blown work out remodeling this cute house! You've are definitely making great progress! I look forward to Sunday morning waiting for the next video! Have a good week, be careful when working by yourself! Blessings 😊❤
Way to go! Thanks for letting us all into your transformation into your $1.00 home. Some homes used r15 felt paper before installing flooring/carpeting. But may also used as a break from disturbing asbestos hidden underneath. Can't wait to see next weeks progression.
I literally only found your channel on the first of the $1 house series, and so far I'm loving it! That's a huge job for (mostly) one person, but you clearly know what you're doing. Kudos on the skills and the work ethic to get this kind of job done. When it's finished, it will be a doll house -- and mortgage-free. That alone is an amazing thing in this day and age!
You work so hard. Your parents must be proud.
🍁It’s Looking So Good. I’ve Done Projects Like This For Years And I Can See Beyond The Mess.
It’s Really Coming Together. All Your Hard Work Shows. Have A Wonderful Sunday 🍁
For the dehydrator ask the Plummer to help it drain into the sewer via the floor with a hose attachment. It looks like mine. There will be a place to attach in the back. Otherwise during curtain times of year it’ll pool so much water will shut off full often. I was so happy to figure this out. Hope this helps.
For the canning area look into adding a space for a root cellar. Though it doesn’t have to be a big space. Just dark for storage and maintain the temp for your over winter crops like potatoes, varieties of squash, etc. You can look up how to make one on a shelf wrapped in fabric if room is an issue to building one.
That shelf you mentioned and showed was probably for canning supplies. Have one in my vintage property basement from 1900. Plus I’ve seen ones like that being used in other older homes.
Adding a freezer in the basement for some food storage you harvest and things you wanna buy bulk to help keep longer … like I buy a 25 pound sack of organic oats I use daily. It goes in the freezer. Except for a container full of in the kitchen.
7 cubic foot top open works for me. You could get one on sale. I’m able to store plenty of summer crop veggies prepped plus canning which takes longer. Plus the organic bulk stuff when it’s on sale.
Your fridge/freezer is similar to mine in size. You won’t regret the extra freezer space in the basement. It helps also with some bulk buying from the store if you wanna save time running to the store for everyday food needs or recipes.
Hope this is helpful. Enjoying the work. I’m in the process of renovating a vintage property. Your work is inspirational.
Your Dad is an Angel!!!
Props to you for undertaking such a challenging project!
Hopefully, with the profits from your other home sale, you'll have enough $$$$ to cover the majority of expenses you'll contend with truly making this old house your new home.
Through all of this enormous effort, it appears that you are on track for making this layout work for your needs and vision.
Keep up the great work and thanks for bringing us along on this journey! 👍
I love this so much! I am single mother of a gorgeous little girl and you inspire me to believe in my abilities to get things done.
You should consider doing a vaulted ceiling in your new house, if possible. It would make the space feel larger and you could put in ceiling fans....also maybe do the spray insulation to ensure no air gets in at all. I'm so glad that man sold you the house instead of the fire department burning it down!!! It's such fun watching your progress!! 💖🙏🏻
I think it's cool that the previous owner is enjoying your renovation! Looks like things are coming along quite nicely! Can't wait to see what is next!
You have such a lovely voice, I could listen to you for hours. Keep up the great work and best wishes from the UK.
Yes she does and it's so soothing to hear her talk.
Glad the furnace is in and you are on your way to full electric. Your dog is so cute. It was nice to meet her.
Hi Tia , what a difference in just a few weeks ! So glad that you are fixing up this house instead of it being burnt . Way to go ! Looking forward to week 8 .
That little house is about to live its best life and it will be grateful to you.
Very good progress, Miss! I could never understand why my late brother (who was a short, skinny guy) always used huge 32 oz. framing hammers until I helped him during some demo work. Big ass hammers with straight backs make excellent demo tools. Between that and a Wunderbar, there was nothing he couldn't take down/destroy :) I agree with your removing that 'doorway" between the kitchen and bathroom, it is just in the way and looks much better gone. Looking forward to the next video! Much respect and high regards,
Ok. There's not much more positive, constructive, wise and powerful for a young, beautiful woman to be doing. So many are lost in a vacuous empty existence. So proud of you Tia.
Sundays are my favorite day.❤going to church and praising my Savior and seeing my church family❤sitting down having my breakfast/ lunch and watching your video♥️ have a blessed week and keep up the great work
having insulated my own basement and garage after a remodel. I highly recommend using the mineral/rock wool insulation. It stays in its shape out of the packaging. You can cut it with a bread knife and it's real easy to cut notches to fit around objects like pipes and outlet boxes.
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You have such a positive attitude to everything you do and I look forward to Sundays {with a coffee of course} waiting for the new updates. Well done Tia 👍😊
You are making great progress - love the videos.
Don't forget to keep track of all the materials, tools, and labor hours you put into this project. If you ever sell the house, it can help with taxes since you will be adding so much to the value of the place over your purchase price.
Or just live in the house for at least 2 years and be exempt from capital gains tax.
Tia, You are an amazing young woman. I love your one dollar home. It has so much potential and you are the one who can make it even better. Honey, enjoy your life. I have always enjoyed DIY projects. Love following each video. Also love your traveling and camping adventures. ❤❤🧰🧰🔨🔨🛠️🪜
🎉you are such a hard worker and a brave soul!! Nothing seems to get you down!!! You made quick work of that roof and now the house is looking great! Would love to see more of pops and the pup!!!Really like your channel!!! Carry on sweetie!!!!❤🎉😊
Home builder and flooring/tile store owner. The black stuff under the flooring, looks like old remnants of a glue down carpet pad. It’ll be a little work but a nice razor scraper should take it up. (Yes, take it up. It is always best to start with a clean subfloor.) The algorithm popped up one of your videos, we’re enjoying watching along! Great job jumping in with both feet!! It’s the only way! Thank you for the content.
New double-pane windows would be a great investment. Hoping the window framing isn’t rotted and you can just pop them in. Check-out videos on how to tape & flash properly to prevent water penetration around windows.
Try pouring really soapy, very hot water over that stuck flooring
If it’s glued down it will seperate from you4 wood floor ( and do no harm)
I discovered this tip while renovating my first house , pregnant and clumsy I tripped over a hot soapy bucket, ( we were removing wallpaper) cried , until I discover3d the vile green glued down rubber backed carpet was separating in big weird “ bubbles”
Ah, I was gonna say you needed a dog buddy to ride shotgun through this adventure! Glad you've got that covered and already have that sweet friend. 🐾
Your example is a great motivation for me facing a long remodel to-do list of my own. Thanks!
Love that through all this mess your nails are all polished to perfection! Love too that while you are working so hard there is soft music playing to keep all us viewers relaxed!🤣😂♥♥
Tia thank you for your videos, I look forward to them all week! Also thank you to the wonderful people in the comments for sharing your knowledge. I have learned and been inspired by you all just as much as I have by Tia (:
I am in awe of your progress. It is amazing how much you have accomplished and like everyone else, I can't wait to see the electric and pluming going in. Great job ! 👍👍
I'm really enjoying watching the progress you're making! You seem to be very knowledgeable about many different things.
Tia you have such a calm way of going about this renovation, even with the mammoth amount of hard work ahead - not to mention what you've already achieved.
Love watching you work! My husband and I gutted our first house together decades ago and your videos are stirring up a lot of memories, when I saw the plaster lathe and the cellulose insulation they used to use.
Since you plan to make part of your basement a gym, that other part would make a nice in-home spa!
The plaster seeping through are called keys which gives the plaster a solid grip, enabling it to stick firmly to the surface. The plaster looks to be in excellant condition. Plaster is amazing stuff, durable and mold resistant.
You have so much energy! I look forward to the changes.
i remember being your ago 30 yrs ago and doing the same thing to my first house. what a life lesson and experience you will carry with you, forever. best of luck to you
If your budget allows I would suggest, if not insulation in each interior wall, sound deadening material be installed.
I'm impressed by how hard you work and that you protect your health by using PPE.
Tia, I'm so excited for you about your re-build. I truly hope and pray that your mask is sufficient for keeping your lungs clear and no infections. I wish you at least had a helper to clean up as you go. Thanks so much for letting us all come along your journey. Love from Central Oklahoma.
Gorgeous work you are doing there. Really hard making it all by yourself - truly inspiring
I absolutely love your channel. You are THE WOMAN!❤
You may want to consider building access to the crawl space especially of it has plumbing in unheated area.
When it’s your own place, motivation is on tap! Am enjoying the progress and learning from you too! I’ll be back next week! From a follower in Chester in the UK
I recently purchased a fixer upper myself. My house is almost 40 years old and it looked like the 1980’s the first time I walked in the door. It’s mostly cosmetic with some minor repairs. Not as extensive as yours but I’m enjoying making it my own with my personal touch. Im doing most of the work myself. I enjoy it. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with your house.
Beautifully done! I see huge progress on your project.
I have remodeled a few homes in my 67 years. The most important thing I have learned is to let the professionals do the jobs that need a professional or I don't want to do. 😊❤
Excellent advice. The pros know the codes, do it faster, and - hopefully - correctly.
I may be wrong but I dont think the flue pipe coming out of the furnace is allowed to be flexible dryer vent pipe. May want to have that checked to be sure/safe.
I love how you position the camera in a way where I feel like I’m in the room watching the process! Great progress, you’re giving this house so much love ❤
I am enjoying this so much! You remind me of my hard working daughter who is trying to redo a property next door to them while raising three wild boys. Can't wait for the plumbing and electrical. Going to be a nice place.
wow, you are a work horse! I love your positive outlook, it's a very inspiring series. well done!! xxxxx
Since you were replacing both the roof and the furnace, I would have completely removed the chimney. It would have been 1 less hole in the roof to seal from leaks, and clear up floor space both in the basement and the main floor. When replacing the furnace, get the high efficiency type that uses PVC venting out the side of the house. Or better yet, a heat pump with electric backup furnace. For DIY reference, Mr Cool makes whole house (not a mini split) DIY heat pump systems that come charged with refrigerant. I would only keep the chimney if you absolutely wanted a real functioning fireplace. Real fireplaces can also sometimes cause higher insurance rates, so factor in how much you really want that functional fireplace....
You go girl! I am supporting you by buying merch. I love the slogan. It is very enjoyable to watch you work on this house and it would have been tragic if it had been burned down as a practice house for the fire department. Thank goodness you acquired it.
You Go Girl!!!!!
You remind me of myself at your age…. Always working hard!!!
I’m so stinking proud of you!!!!!!
You should vacuum the insulation bags when you have tied them up. I have made my own vac bags before by using gaffer tape on a patch inside & out, then perforate with lots of teeny holes over about 1” square & suck the air out with another unperforated piece of tape ready to seal the holes. It saves so much SPACE when loading up to o to the dump if you aren’t using a skip - or even if you are!
Drinking my last cup of coffee and this is a inspirational way to start my day, thanks 😊
Love it! ☕️💓