4-year START-TO-FINISH Renovation of Abandoned Warehouse in Chicago

[@modustrial]

Thank you to everyone for all the amazingly kind words in the comments, and for being with me on this journey! I can't believe its been 4 years. If you'd have told me when I was graduating high school that this is what I'd be doing with my life, I would never have believed you.... Life is strange, and wonderful, and through the ups and downs, its an amazing world, where any one of us can truly be anything we want to be. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share my journey with you, and am so excited for what the future holds... a big announcment is coming soon :) Much love to all of you, and thank you again for watching my videos to make all this possible.

[@miketaicee8570]

Oh my gosh! I remember the original video. Wow it's good to see what you did with the space. Not watched yet but really looking forward to see what you've done!!!

[@duaneayers6117]

Looks Great 👍. You will never go wrong without ever having too many skylights.

[@crtw08]

I so enjoyed watching the entire renovation. Would you consider coming to Michigan to do some similar projects? Do you have a company website? Would love to have that wood mirror you made.

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Karma Cat is so cute, adorable, sweet, beautiful, fun, & cool💕💕❤️❤️🥰🥰!! What a wonderful restoration!! So beautiful and elegant

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Tex is so handsome

[@DavTechCH]

I began watching this series with my girlfriend during the COVID period. It's incredible to think that now she's my wife, and we even have a child together. We've seen every episode of this series and just wanted to express our gratitude for sharing such a fantastic series with us.

[@nickk05281982]

Covid= tyrants lockdowns

[@jamisonmarquis7697]

Dang dude me too but we’re strangers now🥲

[@Bestome76]

@@jamisonmarquis7697same Bro same

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

Hmmm , thinking maybe you should be able to get some child support out of him . Think about it You had too much time on your hands in between videos. I've seen less work in courts. 😂😂😂. Congratulations to your marriage and your child. 💜💙💚

[@kylethreewit3446]

I’m jealous of the people who just stumble upon this video and get to see everything at once instead of waiting on pins and needles for 4 years for the next video to drop.haha. Such an amazing transformation and very entertaining to follow along since the beginning nonetheless.

[@bettyferguson2815]

That would be me. I've watched the entire video. I think he has been so involved in this for four years his ex (Kim) knew she'd never be able to have any say-so if she moved in. This is HIS BABY....and NOBODY can do a thing to it. It is fancy and unique, just maybe not EVERYONE'S EVERYTHING. I can't believe he didn't put an elevator in the building!

[@thekidthatshoots]

That’s me tooo lol I just finished loved every second of the video. Except the emergency stuff and cat passing. That pulled a few heartstrings.

[@aritsu419]

That’s me🙋🏼‍♀️ Found the channel to day

[@bearsgt7702]

I am that person 💀

[@IllestElle]

👋

[@eyeanmorris]

RIP to the dual facing toilets... forever in our heart ❤

[@tamtapashalishvili7453]

Rip

[@zyndicate9720]

RIP

[@khailinn432]

Rip

[@Satwamassive]

Goodbye to staring intently into your friend's eyes whilst you are both dropping your kids off at the swimming pool.

[@Dingus04]

@@Satwamassive💀

[@Stevie_Dee]

I’ve never been engaged enough to watch a 2 hour long KZbin video … well done sir 👏🏼

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@xDbrad]

Your algorithm is doing you wrong lol longer videos are the best

[@navalrajnikanth3214]

I really admire people who not only have the skills, patience and the work ethic required to do this kind of thing but also to have the Vision to see what things could become.

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@Rapha2587]

I remember when I started to watch this series... I watched the first 4 parts and then I stopped, 'cause I was facing some health problems and didn't think I would get to see it finish. Now, after 4 years I can watch the whole thing. I'll be watching all the 50+ videos.

[@modustrial]

So glad you overcame the health issues! I faced the same in the middle of this renovation...

[@allshadesg]

These jobs are so underrated. The skill, precision, understanding, math, etc it takes to create these spaces is undervalued.

[@modustrial]

Agreed 💯

[@ungarlinski7965]

If it was undervalued then hiring tradespeople would be cheap. I think the word you're looking for is not respected.

[@allshadesg]

@@ungarlinski7965 no I stand on undervalued which is why it’s not respected. People assume they can go with the lowest bidder and get the best skilled or they think they can do themselves at the same level of quality.

[@ungarlinski7965]

No they don't. @@allshadesg

[@allshadesg]

@@ungarlinski7965 my family has a long history in the trade world and yes people do…Not all but it’s definitely a mentality. I guess you are fortunate to not have that experience. Good For You! 👏

[@DapperIndividual]

Not me fully watching a 2 hour video from a creator I've never watched and a topic I've never interacted with lol

[@modustrial]

glad ya found me!

[@Foto_Joe]

Facts!

[@fairyhxe]

Literally me rn

[@SamanthaSweetAnne]

I live in DeKalb, IL. I am super impressed. I showed your channel to my husband and said see honey, he got this entire job done and never got mad or yelled out obscenities. He said why would anyone show you. I said look at Gordon Ramsay and Robert Irvine. Plenty would show that. We are doing a kitchen renovation. I hope it gets done fast. I am tired of eating microwaved food and washing forks in the bathroom. Major props to you for setting goals and accomplishing them. Most people would have stopped before they started. That is awesome you did the roof for your pets.

[@JimmyNoone-dl6rq]

I used to live in Dekalb, IL also...

[@connorgray7688]

Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride!

[@modustrial]

Thanks for joining!!!

[@TheStevedie]

I agree!

[@nashfaumohd3684]

Maybe one of the best series of videos on yt

[@RLU-wt8vi]

Above all, I'm glad that you are now in good health. Losing a best friend can also take your spirit & energy, but bringing Tex into your life was a wise decision. Best of success and continued health.

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@tysiudamasceno]

I'm one of those lucky enough to have caught from the get go. Thank you. You've inspired, entertained and made my life a little bit happier everytime one of your videos showed up.

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@ThatGuyBob125]

The end made me tear up. It takes a lot of courage to leave your job that you've been at for most your life. I'm glad you've found happiness creating and building Mike.

[@fahadking2442]

I genuinely can't believe its been 4 years I remember when you first purchased this building and I had nothing to look back at and now 4 years later the transformation is just amazing. Also the fact you somehow managed to make me actually fully watch a whole 2 hour video is amazing within itself. I am proud of all the work you've done mate and I look forward to seeing more of you.

[@RestoringTheWomanofGodinYou]

Wow, thank God the doctors were able to find and stop the bleeding. I'm glad you made it through.

[@LBB2622]

he is super lucky, I lost a very good friend that way, she was actually IN the hospital recovering from covid when it happened and they still couldn't save her 😢

[@DevonaRavenhold]

The only thing I'm mad about is that KZbin never suggested your channel and I love renovation channels. This was absolutely incredible to watch Thank you so much for filming this journey and for just being so amazing in your design process! So absolutely inspirational!

[@TheTlangdon]

Karma Cat will never be forgotten ❤️

[@jenniverse5086]

What 😭 I went to the comments too soon I just met him.

[@Scarlett.R]

Karma Cat was such a beautiful and loved fur baby. ❤️🐈

[@chadhayes4945]

Legitimately cried when I got to the point in the video where he said fur baby was no longer with us. Such a precious soul

[@Freeman42718]

I started watching the series shortly after my daughter died. My creative Muse was just obliterated. All my 3-D printers were silent. I was making nothing. I was watching videos like yours and some others to try to get going again, but during the journey more stuff started happening to me. I lost my brother during Covid to Covid. Two months later, I lost my only grandmother. My health drastically went downhill and the last two years I have nearly died three separate times one of them a doctor OD’ed me in the hospital and put me in the ICU. But long story short I’m still here and this series kept giving me the courage to get out to my new shop and renovate it. We hold.

[@modustrial]

I'm glad you're still with us! All the best with your new shop -- I'm sure its going to be amazing!

[@v0x256]

This man almost died, lost his favourite and loved cat, his relationship was done. BUT had the strength to move on and complete what he had started. That's unbelievable! Great job!🔥

[@snowtrodden]

It's amazing how far you have come in this journey among trials and tribulations. This isn't just a renovation of spaces and dual facing toilets, but a renovation of the soul. Thanks!

[@victorwhitehead4193]

Dear young man you are a joyful blessing, because I got to see you and others work together to do this project, but most of all knowing the medical thing that you went through had me remembering of the some what medical situation I had to go through, removal of a tumor in my stomach, and then after that I had two stents put into my heart. I’m doing fine but it sure makes you think. As a young old man I admire your dedication to the things you do. You are the type of young person that I believe should be focusing on more , not saying that some that some young people don’t need our help, but saying that most of our young people are doing awesome things in our society and I’m proud of them all.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!! And I'm glad you made it through your health scares as well!

[@prnmeds]

Remember the day you announced you bought the warehouse. Wild to me that 4 years have gone by, and you've done so much. In and out of love, nearly died, and look at all you've built, all you've accomplished. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your interesting world!

[@RyanGaming1108]

To the person that commented that part of the video for the word carcass the Meaning of Cabinet carcass does not mean road kill this is the real definition of cabinet carcass "A carcass cabinet is the framework or body of the cabinet" And modustrial I love this video of the process that happened to make the warehouse what it is now. Thanks for providing the awesome video. Another thing I would recommend is for that viewer that made that comment on the carcass word I would use the other word "carcase" so it does not trigger viewers... Even though cabinet carcass means something way different then what that commenter said.

[@stuartbrittain6650]

Was about to say the same type of thing, people are way too easily triggered these days.

[@tommyingemarsson7202]

I started work on my house in 1995, as a farmer it meant working on it after 12-16 hours on the dairy farm. I doubled it in size, from 850 sqf to 1700 but I ran out of money to finish it and now at 65 years of age my body is thoroughly beat up after 50 years of working 60 - 80 hours a week, I still hope to see my house finished one day. it was very inspiring to watch this video, I am deeply impressed with the amazing job you did on this project. I wish you good health and all the best for the future

[@carlosmejias5888]

First off I'm sorry for the health issues an the loss of your cat karma I'm happy to see you made it to a better place health wise now thank you for taking us on this incredible journey with you God bless your work place an home you earned it big difference between now an the way it started congratulations looking forward to see what other projects you have coming up

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@ChantellVenterPmb]

I'm sure I'm not the only one to say this, but I've been watching your journey from SA from the time you bought the building when covid just hit the world and have watched every video since, in fact, the minute a video landed I wouldn't waste time to watch it. it's been a great journey watching how your skills and all the rest have improved over the years and seen how your channel has grown since then, wow it has been monumental... May this new chapter of finishing off your building and moving on to the next project(s) be just as successful and hopefully we'll get to see more video's and won't stop 🙂

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@obamagaming6410]

can't believe it's been 4 years. felt like I found your videos and started renovating my own home just a few months ago. time has been flying by like crazy

[@RevoltConstellation]

We feel old

[@pamelaaverill1608]

I'm a woman who enjoyed every part of your master build. From the kitchen to the bathroom, it's super impressive. But that dog house and his pool are fabulous. Oh yeah, and that butcher block was my absolute favorite. Thanks for sharing your journey. I'm glad you made it through that internal bleeding. That was quite the scare 😢. Enjoy your fruits of labor ❤

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@omargreene3048]

Been watching this journey for about an hour and 20 minutes now and my heart dropped when your health turned took a dive. Brought tears to my eyes knowing that everything you had to endure but you actually strengthened me for just simply appreciating your second chance at life. I genuinely thank you for sharing this moment with us all and I sincerely wish you peace and blessings.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@Veninum]

I've been a silent companion through this journey with you watching each episode one after another. Watching the whole renovation compressed into a 2h long video was still pretty fascinating but im glad i was here to see the ups and downs of your life aswell along the way. Congratulations, be proud and enjoy the heck of your finished new home! To anyone watching this video, i highly recommend watching all the separate episodes.

[@modustrial]

I agree with this 💯

[@Cybernatic]

I am happy you are still between us. Take care of yourself. It’s been a ride so far!

[@staceymccloud6]

I stumbled upon this at 3am. 3 trips to finish. It's now 1:18 pm. One of the best videos I've ever seen. Instant fan. Ty.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@trumanhw]

It's absolutely INCREDIBLE how fast these people do these projects. Think about how long you would spend in between each of these steps figuring out what you SHOULD do, before you try to figure out how you can do. I can only imagine that everyone doing this has been doing it for years (and dozens of prior projects) in order to have the knowledge of how to basically "speak" renovation "fluently."

[@KeislerTV]

Dude, kudos. This is not just sheer work you have here. A lot had happened - from the renov, you got hospitalized, lost your buddy cat and broke up with your girlfriend at some point in time. Those were never easy but you kept going. Kudos to you man. More blessings to you and to all your friends who helped you get this dream project done.

[@goblinslyaer]

no thank you for binging us on this amazing the journey and I'm glad you're still with us

[@delphinelavendermorgan4627]

It feels like saying goodbye to an old friend. It looks amazing, and it has been an honour to witness all the hard work that you put into it. A toast🥂

[@michaelsprings9148]

This young man is amazing and has faith of the heart through it all .

[@kpierce93]

People who do this type of work just amaze me! You see the end result at the beginning, keep your vision, and are patient to see that end result become a reality. Just… wow❤

[@modustrial]

thanks!

[@cycilism]

Can't believe a channel as big as this still reads comments. Just wants to say this video is absolutely amazing. Being young and in South Africa your amazing content motivates me to also someday renovate a home and to get up and do something with my life. So many people put up a facade on their videos but this is real content that every KZbinr should aspire to produce. Wish I had discovered the channels when the series began. Once again thanks for a great watch!

[@xavestudio4623]

just moved to Canada from Philippines and construction are so different and this channel helps me adjust what material to use when i want something change in our house

[@katreades-kt8jv]

Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦! This guy is amazing! I hope like this guy, you are able to make your dreams come true in this beautiful country!

[@mccharles28]

4 years of work with all that hard work and dedication is absolutely worth it 👌 🙌 🙏 thanks for taking us through this journey it was an inspiration. Looking forward to new projects

[@simonsaysitsok]

Im so sorry for what you went through, and to have your gf leave you when your at your lowest says alot about her. I would love to get you on my podcast one day. Talk about your mental health throughout this whole process. Keep smashing it bro! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@esantiago837]

Yeah girls don't care as soon as they think the grass is greener on the other side, they're going to leave. Sad reality for us men.

[@лавхейт]

Do you really think she needed to stay even though there was no feelings and she didn't want to stay? Wow, says alot about you

[@NickyNicest]

My thought is she wanted him to settle down with all the strenuous night and day renovations after he almost died but his passion was to finish what he started on his own so they parted ways. Of course this is purely just speculation..

[@simonsaysitsok]

How do you know this?

[@LPDarkSoulsHD]

Man... I remember finding your channel on day 1 of the journey. So many ups and downs. Issues with supplies, contractors, then the hospital event. But you pulled through all of it. What a journey it's been. The inspiration and satisfaction of watching you work has provided countless hours of entertainment. Thanks for this. So glad to see it finally come to life!

[@vailguy99]

I watched your whole video from start to finish. I brought tears to my eyes. When I hit 30, I bought my first home. A 1894 queen Anne cottage in a great neighborhood. Demo'd to dirt floors, rotted roof, popped the top. Build a garage shop, all while living in the narrow building space. Remodel took over 5 years as my day job was in tech. I remember 3am stints grouting slate and building custom CNC cabinets. Bless your spirit and following your dreams!

[@modustrial]

Sounds like you've got a great place now, congrats!!

[@barbaramckenzie326]

I had watched all of the renovation videos as they happened, so nothing was new. And I hate long KZbin videos.... but I couldn't stop watching this one! What an amazing transformation, and I'm blown away by the vision to make it work! Fantastic job!

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@sidneyeramil974]

Mad respect to you for not monetizing this 2 hour vid!

[@ohhmangos]

Omg he didn't?? That's wild!

[@gmoney9992]

Loved that you took a giant leap and chased your dream! Thank you for allowing us in on the journey!! Great job and best of luck!!

[@DrDonBoo815]

Me and my Mom watched this entire video like a movie and felt all the joys and challenges you went through. God bless you big time.

[@jameswulzen590]

I understand what your feeling and saying, I'm 84 and I had 3 strokes within 72 hours back in December 2018, I feel wonderful to be alive and doing very well but I'm in a wheelchair, better than a pine box for sure. I just bought a 2006 Cargo van and plan to get out on the road as soon as I can. I found a wheelchair lift on line and will celebrate my 85 th next month in my van going around this beautiful Island of Hawaii. Been here on the Big Island for 50 years and Love it. Aloha Nui Loa, your place is just wonderful. good job.

[@modustrial]

that's amazing -- you're inspiration to me!

[@tonidavis1098]

I Love seeing a Man doing construction. "My Father" built houses. He did it All like you! To Me that's Amazing!! "REAL MAN Stuff!!" Loving This!! Congratulations!!

[@itzzz01]

Been watching since the beginning of the renovation. What a wonderful journey, thanks for sharing with us!

[@curtringgenberg]

Watched every episode. Your dedication to doing things right and your willingness to do tasks that you have never done before is to be commended. Thanks for the allowing us to watch your project. Looking forward to your future episodes and journeys.

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@NW255]

This might just be my preference but I would definitely do accent walls or have some darker colors in the house. Helps break up the monotony of all the white and it keeps it interesting. The murals tho were definitely a nice touch

[@cynthiacleary1829]

I just found you today! As Beautiful as this major undertaking of this awesome building kept me on the edge of my seat with every project and all the major events you came through.. your health and the loss of your beloved Karma and a life changing breakup. The real takeaway for me was your spirit and your genuine happy nature. This world needs more people like you .. I know you’ve inspired and touched so many. I smiled , I laughed, and admired your talent! My pup consoled me when some tears fell too. Congratulations to you and bless all who helped along the way your greatly Loved. ❤

[@bigheadis12]

Wow!! 4 years?! Thank you for getting through Covid with your awesome videos. Beautiful job, well done!

[@scpatl4now]

Time sure flies doesn't it!

[@GavHTFC]

Wow, a whole run-through for a Friday night! *grabs beer and snacks*

[@modustrial]

🍻🥨🍿

[@doubledarefan]

I popped corn. Twice.

[@bh1422]

Your videos kept me entertained throughout the Covid pandemic...the renovations absolutely stunning!

[@modustrial]

Thank you!!

[@bh1422]

@@modustrial I presume you would still be posting videos of your furniture now that the renovations are complete?

[@n.c.467]

A journey like this takes so much patience, faith, and endurance. I applaud your hard work. May you enjoy the fruits of your labor for many years to come❤

[@bernizlapaz6633]

It's September 2024 and just watched the entire renovation. I think your incredible!!! I hope you enjoy your hard work and new home!!!

[@modustrial]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@daytradersdigest4729]

Just a little advice from one handyman to another. Always wear boots or hiking boots when doing demo or any type of construction. I’ve learned the hard way getting a nail right through my sneakers, lol. Great job btw!!!

[@Subiromba]

It must be fun to demolish stuff in the US: wood, plywood and cardboard all over the place. If I need to demolish stuff in my country I'm screwed, it's brick, concrete and steel rebars even in internal walls.

[@stiflaah]

it was an awesome ride! So glad KZbin hit me up with episode 3 right after the start! All the best from Germany mate!

[@LordDonnington725]

Idk how, but this came up on my recommended so I clicked on it not knowing what to expect. I just watched the entire 2 hour video and the finished product is unreal. Literal blood, sweat, and tears went to this, and it was a hell of a story to follow. Just earned a new subscriber, cant wait to see what big project you start next.

[@originalsusser]

You now hold the record for the longest beginning to end non movie video I've watched on KZbin. I've seen bits & pieces of this series, but this whole overview was superb. Seeing what you have achieved is mind-blowing. I've seen some great renovations, but yours takes the cake! Thanks for sharing

[@modustrial]

Thank you!!

[@omnifi]

Hard to believe it's been 4 years since I was randomly suggested a video about a former attorney buying an abandoned building, glad I clicked on it. It's been an awesome journey to watch. When I see the things that you've tackled in renovating this place, whether it was something you've done before or not, it makes me think; "Maybe I can do some stuff around my house too". Looking forward to see where you go from here. How about an epoxy computer desk that's basically a diorama of the final battle from Avengers Endgame??

[@xanseviera]

I followed your story since Covid and to see your house is complete, feels like an accomplishment to me too. Congratulations on the new home! You deserved all the hardwork you did for the building and it's looking so good!

[@modustrial]

thanks!

[@cmclaren7]

I've been following you since before you bought this building. This has been an amazing adventure to follow. I'm excited for your future projects. Congratulations on your "new" home and workspace.

[@modustrial]

thanks much!

[@Slaven42]

I’m about halfway through this amazing video. I just had to comment on the video of you after surgery where you held the blanket against your stomach. I had a surgery before on my abdomen and I remember my little blanket I carried for weeks. Reminded me of a harder time in life and also reminded me to be happy in my current moment. Thank you 🥲

[@amruthabalakrishnan4587]

Got to watch your video for the first time and I can't believe the time and effort you have put in, along this amazing transformation. I am little bit relieved that i didn't have to wait for the new updates like your other followers and witnessed everything in one video. In awe. ❤

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@dasDoughnut]

It's been 4 years, huh? Time flies, thanks for the journey!

[@BettyARogers]

The four-year renovation of the abandoned warehouse in Chicago is a testament to the power of vision, collaboration, and persistence. It showcases the possibilities of blending historical preservation with modern innovation, ultimately creating a space that benefits the community and sets a precedent for future urban renewal projects.

[@mikedunn161]

Hi Mike! Grabs popcorn!

[@modustrial]

🍿🍿

[@progdrummer78]

This is probably the best, most complete transformation build I've ever seen on KZbin. You've gone through so much in your personal life...this video is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSevenCircle]

Still cant believe how awesome this turned out. Just comes to show the vision that you had for the place and with effort and patience you can get almost anything you want

[@paulknoff9730]

Yeehaw what a long and memorable journey it has been.

[@modustrial]

it definitely has been!

[@toddperman8265]

Only mistake I saw was that you put the toilet paper in wrong!😂

[@richmanmatt7622]

Been waiting for this

[@andiis8]

Kudos to you, man! The planning, your vision, all the measurements and finicky details, your extreme attention to detail - it payed off! I know some of the floors are technically not “correct” (the cut and seams being too close to the end or each other in some parts), but I would say you compensated by making everything seamlessly fit, like you did next to the brick wall. This would be my dream project - so much potential, I’m super jealous. Not jealous of all the work though; I know how hard it is to renovate a “regular” house when doing most of it yourself, and this was a major project. You got there in the end, although your bumps were major - which makes this even more impressive!! Man, you deserve all the credit wow! I’m equally happy and sad I only found your channel after the 4-year video; on one part I didn’t have to wait to see everything, on the other hand I could have watched you for 4 years.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@jackfntwist]

I've been watching since you started. I don't like many of your design choices but I like the quality of your workmanship and the project itself.

[@axe2grind244]

I legit possess none of these characteristics lol. When I see a blank canvas all I see is a blank canvas.

[@john-tj4kg]

The Dad lore is gonna go hard. Literally built a lowkey mansion in the beginning of a lowkey apocalypse. The generations won’t understand fully but putting that in a sentence sounds crazzzyy😂

[@jenniverse5086]

2:08:00 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 God is good ❤️

[@KirbyG970]

Everyone who has been following this project since day one let’s all gather here! Dude congrats on completing your project. You are truly an inspiration and I wish you good health for the future! ❤

[@RobertHenninger-i5t]

I began following you during COVID lockdown but didn’t subscribe and tonight came acrosss your feed and sat down to subscribe and catch up. Holy shit man, so glad you’re still here and I gotta say I got misty eyed hearing and seeing ALL that you’ve been through and survived and thrived! Amazing work, story and job. You’re in my old neighborhood are of Chicago. From Dallas, glad I found u again and look forward to seeing more. You inspire.

[@modustrial]

Thank you!!

[@Mandem_Nj]

Rip karma cat 😢😢

[@ricksmith2095]

Did that woman literally leave you when times were tough for you after everything you had done for the both of you

[@AndalusianPrince]

Typical women!

[@iamgott8730]

54:24 it should be illegal to put the toilet paper like that

[@Motez19]

I saw his forst video when he bought the house and loved the idea. Then lost his page and could never find it anymore. After 4 years I see his video thinking hmmm let’s check this video not realizing it’s him. And getting surprised its truly him this was worth watching and better then a 2 hours video. I love this. 💪💪

[@novaconceptAa]

In truth, my friend, I started this journey of yours that I just saw almost at midnight yesterday (November 01) and I kept going until that epic end. It was the first time I came to your channel and I was impressed more than the amount of techniques, tools, friends, company collaborators, but above all, the impressive ability you have to overcome, not only the (surely) thousand and one things that came up as you advanced in your project, but also those three immense things that happened to you in the middle of the development; the big health problem (you are so lucky, my friend!), the death of your feline friend (it sure hurt a lot) and the separation from your partner at that time. You really are very resilient! I congratulate you for still finishing your project in a good way. (by the way, my greetings to Tex) Bravo for this chapter! Congratulations from Chile, South America!!

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@Dshaw2]

first time anything's ever been renovated in Chicago? Usually if you have money to renovate, you just move out of Chicago.

[@dartcolors1073]

Man, 4 years ago I was still in high-school and watching a whole bunch of diy, home renovation, and handyman expansion projects cause highschool me wanted that cool, stock, youtuber setup. I stumbled across this series back during episode 1 and become so invested like a nosy neighbor: never really asking what's going on, but always sticking my nose in and saying to myself, "what's he up to now." It's weird seeing how much that warehouse has turned into a warehome.

[@ArtyI]

9:12 for all you urban explorers out there, that self adhesive base layer is why you never walk on roofs. The rubber makes it look solid until you put weight on it and fall through

[@smudgie62]

What an amazing transformation, you should be very proud of your achievements in turning the building into a fantastic place to live, I feel very honoured to have watched the changes over the last 4 years, not quite sure how I managed to stumble upon the 1st video, but so pleased I did. As others have said, I can't believe it's been 4 years, and thank God the Doctors did a great job in fixing you up as well.

[@RDWFM]

I remember getting this recommended during the pandemic, watching a couple of videos and then never saw it appear again until now! Bingewatched the entire video, what an amazing transition and amazing job!! And what a wild ride you went though, not only with building complete new home, but also with your health. A completely life changing experience

[@BadSam-y9u]

You know my friend that hard time sounds like life plus time but it sounds like the making of the man you seem mighty and happy and that's awesome I'm happy for you

[@Earthingtruth]

Wow! I’m watching you for the first time, and was thoroughly impressed by your work, then in February of 2022 you had a pseudo aneurysm. Whoa. I too, just suffered one in June, of my superior mesenteric colic artery. I also lost over half my blood and was airlifted to a nearby city hospital. I couldn’t believe you also suffered one, at such a young age. Your home/studio/HQ are amazing. I subscribed and rang the bell. Here’s to new leases on life 💪🙏😎😇

[@modustrial]

So glad you made made it! Here's to making the most of life!

[@Kiksgee]

Wow this was an amazing watch! Ty for sharing. I’m so sorry about Karma. Life can be both scary & beautiful. I had a near-death experience 2/14/03 & as I’m sure you know… life changes after that! Glad you are still here to share all of this!

[@Lordmalik13]

Dang man. You went through a lot in 2022. Got up and kept trucking. Strong dude. Awesome home!

[@sierraaguilera2180]

I started watching your videos of this project back in 2020. I became really invested and was excited when a new one was uploaded. Later in the year, my boyfriend and I bought our first home! We moved in December 24th, exhausted but happy! My boyfriend did a lot of work on the house himself before we moved in, while I packed up and cleaned our old apartment out. He didn't have to do as much as you did of course but I can certainly appreciate the hard work, vision and talent it took to get it done, especially after he worked 8 hours renovating other people's homes each day. Your house came out lovely! I'm glad you're doing much better and can't wait to see what you do next.

[@modustrial]

That's amazing to hear, congrats on the new home! and thank you!