Basement Finishing From Scratch, Remodel Time Lapse

1000 square foot unfinished basement finished by adding 2 bedrooms, with egress windows, bathroom, laundry room, and living space. In this video we show how we went through all the steps to take this basement from an empty concrete space to a warm livable space adding value to the property.
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[@merdoscooper3074]

*edit* I'm now happily married, with 2 babies, my husband bought our home in 2022. I'm still a sucker for hair videos n clothing hauls.. my viewing preferences hasn't changed n YES I'd still totally binge watch these videos.

[@ZEMConstruction]

Haha! Glad to have you aboard! More videos coming soon!

[@claireabella1]

omg same!

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[@karencampuzano2304]

Same here 🙋‍♀️

[@savannahcieslak5596]

Merdos Cooper LITERALLY SAME

[@timhogan5754]

Welcome back to another “why is this in my recommended” video. Solid video tho keep up the good work.

[@dilyndukes7657]

Tim Hogan I swear I see this comment everywhere

[@afrarunduml1170]

Oh actually I love timelaps videos. A lot of people do! In wich is something created or imroved. House renos, garden make overs, car detailing, houswifes cleaning their houses... Yeah I know we are crazy...

[@billwinslow6288]

About how much could someone expect to pay for this type job? Roughly?

[@thathsavanhsivilaythong]

Lol. I enjoy it tho

[@jimmycorbett4611]

I want to see what the windows you added on look like from the outside. I’ve never seen windows made underground like that with a hole dug out in front of them.

[@ibliskhan2527]

I'm glad this came up I'm going to become a real estate agent/investor

[@motorheadbanger90]

Wow... Amazing craftsmanship... You all are masters at your craft.

[@ryanbaranowitz1653]

My boy be killing it as usual

[@meep1636]

Wow! A house in the basement

[@berg8970]

This looks nice but I would never use any products that mold can use as a food source in a basement such as wood studs, paper backed drywall or carpet and definitely not plastic as a vapor barrier.

[@mrmercer90]

Wood studs are a better choice then steel studs, because even with a sil gasket underneath the bottom track if any moisture gets in(which it will), it will rust out and your wall will start moving and crack all the tape joints around the rusted out bottom track

[@renzgrand]

Great Work Guys!

[@TheDonny01]

Satisfying video, no clue why is showed up on my recommended, I don’t even HAVE a basement

[@Jasonstyles480]

Great job!!! Looks amazing

[@denisebenedict9692]

Why texture on the walls?? All that pristine drywall ruined. That is horrible.

[@christalbrown1050]

And the paint is a horrible color.

[@ibanez720rg]

Because the homeowner probably asked for it.

[@AdventuresOutdoors]

Sometimes different is okay.

[@Skizzle1]

Good job! .. Why is the bathroom vanity light upside down?

[@samuelpo3378]

amazing video low how it looks, how come you didn't add a kitchen though?

[@jackhammer8364]

Well Done!

[@malusi19]

I don't like the color either, but you guys did an awesome job!

[@oSupaDupaFlyo]

19:49 the way the painting is popping out looks bad. Looks like a popcorn ceiling/wall

[@tonightsdarkends1]

Could you guys do this to my basement?? Looks really good!!!

[@piwko4]

Looks great, but at 20:59, might need a little more spackle on those seams.

[@erino.6432]

I know the windows are sealed, but what if there is extreme rain and it floods?

[@misteraye]

Curious as to how long this project took

[@Lui2692]

Why not insulate the ceiling for soundproofing?

[@BaoNguyen-hw9eu]

Do you need to re enforce the top of the new opening for the larger window?. Is it load bearing?

[@brendamelendez2592]

i noticed you didn't put any insulation into the ceiling, was there a reason for that

[@ZEMConstruction]

Just cost.

[@AndyJame-bo4fc]

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[@darvinlafarga]

no one: youtube: wanna watch this contractor finish a basement? me: yes

[@vikingshark2634]

Yes. Because I live in TX so we don't have basements and I just live vicariously.

[@zapdos8441]

Yes. I live in Florida and we don’t have basements. I do have a garage though

[@zach23ize]

High key might tell my dad about this opportunity. Lol people love time-lapsed videos like this and he's a master builder (has been doing carpentry and whatever else for a solid 22 years). He might not make bank, but it'd be satisfying to watch

[@nickbrooks4043]

I’m trying to finish my garage so I guess this is why it came up ol

[@brianbagnall3029]

Somehow it knew I was going to finish my own basement this winter.

[@MadsFeierskov]

Step one: Have a large basement that isn't being used for anything.

[@bluetenit695]

Funny that this was recommended to me. Because I have a basement like this.

[@marcellaabrown]

Bluetenit same! i don’t usually watch vids like this either

[@AnastasiaMares]

Very common in the midwest

[@gabagaba7144]

Mads Feierskov my basement is WAY crowded but my parents and I want to re-do it so we can use it for stuff

[@sarahj7998]

Mads Feierskov I HAVE A HUGE BASEMENT AND ATTIC BUT OUR AUNTIE WONT KET US GO IN THIER 😭😭

[@vee0821]

Only one video?! I was getting ready to binge watch your whole upload list 😩 very nice work!

[@ItsLissaEmm]

Honestly

[@marieblade0613]

Same

[@canadiangurl1808]

Same!

[@alexdimov3623]

Y’all like this kind of stuff??? I can upload stuff like this

[@dakotaprice6581]

Same!!!

[@noehctuccmliw]

Started off last fall 'not a builder' ... currently 'not bad at building' thanks to videos like this one. Very encouraging. I'm almost at the point of seeing the light at the end of my completed reno tunnel.

[@jaylenmi-love6504]

Everyone talking about how they got this in they recommended but I dead ass looked it up-

[@greta-reina7155]

Ajonai_ Army same tho

[@abs-lu4iu]

fr😂😂

[@jacobroy248]

Lol same

[@Punchinello-tp5sp]

same

[@kaufmanat1]

Same...

[@winimott4462]

My dad was a carpenter and then a builder since he was 16 until he medically retired at the age of 64. Up until he was 60, he could still lift a full board of GIB to the ceiling, hold it with one hand, and nail it in with the other hand. The strongest man I knew, and he knew all the old-school tricks of the trade. He passed away last year, and I watched this whole vid, because it reminded me of all the projects my dad did and the pride he took in his work. The skill and detail taken in this reno is a credit to your company, and I hope that you continue to be successful in helping families make their dream homes become a reality, long into the future.

[@AndrewB24]

Wini Mott sorry for your loss. my grandpa also owned a construction company and he passed away in 2017.

[@jacobreyes4573]

RIP sounds like a godamn good american

[@Probity100]

Sorry for your sad loss Wini. May your dad rest in peace.

[@1967lathrop]

That old man strength is no joke. The old school men are slowly disappearing. I started construction in 82 at 13 years of age. Back then you worked and did quality work or the boss world pick you up buy the neck and throw you across the job sight. Not nice but effective.

[@TheOriginalRick]

My father was the same kind of tradesman, but he was a journeyman electrician. He had those Popeye forearms and had tremendous controlled strength. Growing up on a farm in the middle of the Great Depression was not for sissies and taught him the value of doing it correctly the first time.

[@isaac161000]

Carpeted basements are all fun and games until the sumppump fails

[@cm01]

And then carpet is extremely quick and easy to remove, and cheap to replace.

[@cm01]

Any flooring would need to be replaced

[@shermansheets]

​@@cm01 Porcelain tile, Acid stained concrete, Polished Concrete, and Ceramic tile will not need to be replaced if the basement floods.

[@istvanpuskas1615]

That's cold 😨

[@cm01]

@@shermansheets Acid stained concrete and polished concrete wouldn't get replaced likely because it's the foundation itself, that doesn't make it deal to get wet. Of course the water and shit wouldn't ruin it, but you'd still be fighting mold and stuff pretty hard since even polished concrete is still porous. As for the tile, it's the grout that'll get you for the same reason.

[@runningGoldfish]

Idk why this is on my recommended but “It worked out really well”

[@ghattore]

"turned out really nice"

[@reliablytcg]

“Really firm and solid.”

[@white-wind4167]

@@reliablytcg "and sturdy"

[@SarahWilliams-es2yl]

I didn’t realize how many codes my basement apartment breaks, lol 😅

[@lichub]

No egress, no insurance coverage in case of fire. Giant risk for the rent.

[@ElinWinblad]

My old apartment (2nd floor) had a light switch IN the shower 😆

[@leeskywalker1539]

Same😯😉

[@lisdmon6538]

@@ElinWinblad noooo holy shit

[@IRideBarney]

@@ElinWinblad I'm shocked they did that

[@SanghamitraGautam]

He did a great job but the client has awful taste in paint colors.

[@opheliavalentine6058]

It’s not that bad. It’s great for messy tenants and trust me MOST tenants are messy.

[@MauiXoXo]

It's meant to be NEUTRAL. Earthy tones are cool. I like it. 👍

[@YouBigDummy]

Speak for yourself kid, absolutely nothing wrong with that color.

[@user-kh1ro6wv3t]

Sanghamitra Gautam I hate the popcorn paint style. Could go for new style like today.

[@deathrecon2996]

Sanghamitra Gautam not really it’s a basic color that is compatible with a lot of others and makes the rooms look bigger

[@sweethomerezervation3768]

The famous “renter’s beige”! I did not notice that all the houses I ever rented were beige, until I read a comment on another channel.

[@ElinWinblad]

Leah Lamipeti hides dirt and minor damage well but it doesn’t look very nice

[@sweethomerezervation3768]

Elin Winblad I have to admit I tend to lean more towards to neutral tones myself! I’m a sucker for the beiges!

[@ElinWinblad]

Leah Lamipeti I like neutral too but we repainted our contractor brown house (inside) to a very pale grey that compliments any decor change we might do. It’s beautiful with greens and blues as well as warm colors even pink. I can’t remember the shade but we must have picked the right shade it’s not too cool or too warm 😃 . Our personal taste of decor (and our tendency to rearrange the house every few months) meant the walls have to be and stay the same- blank slate

[@yatox8]

Omg my place I rent is beige same color 😂

[@derbigpr500]

I never understood this obsession americans have with this diarrhea color on the walls. And those nasty dirty looking carpets on the floor. It's like the default look of 90% of houses built in the US, diarrhea colored walls, white doors and dirty looking carpets, which are also very hard to clean and maintain.

[@iamethancarroll]

Take a shot every time he says "very strong, very sturdy"

[@dimepapi6801]

I'm drunk 🤦‍♂️

[@texasgamer5985]

I vant yu tooo dye bfcose I isnt dnurk.

[@MrSolar.]

Haha. To funny.

[@ChefPears]

Every single time he says “really”

[@sandramullen7804]

@Frank L 😂😂😂😂😂

[@XSAoRAD]

Me: it's 2am, time to go to sleep. Also me: Ooh let's stay up and watch a guy build rooms in a basement..

[@briannafebus6520]

XSAoRAD me currently

[@Kingethan1OO]

imagine constructing a brand new basement to add THAT paint and carpet

[@ashton8878]

What’s wrong with it?

[@nikkimillionspring3667]

🤣🤣🤣 its not that bad...it makes the place look warm and inviting

[@susana5087]

They wanted it too look similar to the upstairs...?

[@sinenkoalexander]

And that counter and sink...

[@naaomi777]

Pretty much all new homes have the same ol paint color and carpet or some linoleum and those horrible blinds that break so easily. It's all very simple and boring. Charm is out of style for some reason. Maybe it coast too much🤷‍♀️

[@miembrosgibran]

amazing how he did all of this in just 23 minutes

[@gerardojaimes5120]

You estupid

[@NECROMANCER20]

Gerardo Jaimes actually you are

[@gerardomartin7]

@@NECROMANCER20 fax

[@natashamerline]

I've seen one done in 10mins

[@yessywilliams9610]

I know right😆🙃

[@YTKURT]

I’m 15 and I’m really interested in having a job like this in the future. So happy this was recommended to me

[@richcityyeeyeeeee]

Kurt 31 keep grinding look into what union you can join that does these type of jobs

[@matthewwindisch9449]

Yup... You want to try and find a union job...

[@skmc6915]

It's a cut throat business.

[@alrikanderson]

My dad hated the unions I recommend going independent but that is not everyones thing. It pays more to be independent

[@matthewwindisch9449]

Alrik Anderson paying for your health insurance will delete any extra income as a independent.

[@4KayMar]

Take a drink every time he says “it worked out really well”!

[@atraioiztherat9063]

4am W 😂

[@stephaniegzik6050]

I would never get dehydrated 🤣

[@MYTHIC_PRODIGY]

"OH FUCK!!"

[@queen_of_domination]

Thank you for your video! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for, as I need to do the same to my basement. This is simply gorgeous!

[@martinezrenovacion2687]

I'm going to do for you let me know I'm in Atlanta

[@julyzerg1]

@@martinezrenovacion2687 how much for 2000sqf 2 bed 1 bath like this but I want a small kitchen as well

[@DaniellesDanielle]

Nice. That’s definitely a terrible color. I think my moms house is the exact color lol.

[@voidjest]

It’s a standard color for freshly remodeled house. We can’t choose a color we like so we have an already preselected color to avoid taking more time on choosing a color. Unless you get hired by someone who is still living in the house and they choose a color, but in this case there wasn’t anyone living there

[@SilentNoMore64]

I like the color. It's neutral and soft.

[@blumenseele8647]

Yeah the color is a nightmare

[@yalcharan]

Agreed .. the color screwed the amazing work these guys did .. always basements should very light color and white is perfect for basement

[@jug2024]

Its a grandma color

[@dhibbard0824]

Makes me wanna learn how to build stuff lol

[@chaptonconstructionllc1617]

D Hibbz Don’t learn from this video if you do😊

[@mxcx968]

Same!! Just got myself a measuring tape and drill 😅 haha jk

[@chriszeien9112]

All the skills needed can be easily learned. Just a matter of taking your time, planning, and doing.

[@prismatic1239]

@@chriszeien9112 Do you have like a list of things to learn?

[@thenullco]

Already looks 20 years old with that texture, colour and carpet.

[@arthurmorgan3260]

BMHS Kinda like that aesthetic to be honest, it gives this cozy feeling.

[@RTristan01]

@@arthurmorgan3260 gives the feeling of sweet sweet asbestos lath and plaster.

[@arthurmorgan3260]

Tristan Redman 😂

[@thefrub]

What do you mean? Looks like the place my family moved into brand new back in 2001- OH GOD I'M OLD

[@mamagueboloco]

LMAOOOO GOOD ONE M8 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thelumbercompany]

That orange peel makes the brand new basement look 60 years old

[@nannenotofficial2909]

maybe the owners wanted it. we never know..

[@memesredacted]

It's called texturing, not orange peel. It's used because it easily hides the seams between the drywall and any imperfections but is still subtle

[@amesavis]

yeah I hate that

[@istvanpuskas1615]

You look like you get bullied

[@yoski203]

they did it because they cant mud, look at all the uneven lines everywhere.

[@ZeroTwoFour]

"That worked out really nice" should be the title of the video

[@clevername4781]

I was just thinking that.lmao how many times do you think he said that?

[@jackey5]

Yeah, that would work out really nice

[@thecynic807]

When you said folding table I thought how does that table fold up. Lol

[@johnswaney1170]

The Cynic folding clothes u brick

[@electricdude1235]

Another episode of “What COVID has brought to me today”

[@skypie5374]

When the basement is prettier than your house 🧐🙄🙄😭

[@itsStaz]

The frame rate of the camera made it look like the guy that was vacuuming was sliding across the floor

[@SammieSpeaks]

imagine doing all that work and then choosing to put carpet 🤮

[@67jalfredo]

I see an issue in the laundry room, I think they didn't replace the bare flex, (the dryer exhaust) by hard pipe

[@bigjohn2810]

@@67jalfredo , not to code

[@natty322]

Honestly carpet or wood is sooo much better than tile I live in southern Cali so it’s all hot summers and cold winters even with the heater on the tiles would be freezing cold 🥶 and I hate wearing socks so having wood installed is so much better during winters

[@bigjohn2810]

@@natty322 , carpet plus basement don't mix

[@raphaelbird1423]

Imagine not having rebar in your foundation, or at least i didn't see any when he was taking the window slots out

[@mannyb332211]

Can I ask why no sound proofing was considered being installed on the ceiling? All that sound from upstairs is gonna annoy the new tenants!

[@adamzwagerman]

The same tenants will be upstairs as well. The house it being rented to 1 tenant.

[@PimpSolja49]

I would think they would use sound proofing insulation between the bedrooms and bathroom. It's the small things that make a big difference.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@PimpSolja49 heh I still have asbestos insulation

[@mkdoz]

@@PimpSolja49 privilege

[@keithpaterson7996]

Agreed. A bit of sound insulation between the rooms and in the ceiling would have made a huge difference to the comfort and livability of this space. Imagine trying to sleep in one of those rooms while people are walking around upstairs. Otherwise, a pretty good project.

[@TheSmitty-js2rj]

Great job, but damn. I would’ve insulated between the joists!

[@suprasport9118]

Wow!! Absolutely beautiful work!! I wonder how much this cost?

[@bobmusket2990]

50k

[@thatoneguy6725]

Man everyone's a critic lol looks good man

[@wordsofjames]

No soundproofing insulation in the ceiling or channels for the drywall. That is going to suck.

[@brianscott4584]

i agree

[@husher5142]

You know I added that in my own place and i don't notice any difference at all not worth the $$

[@maestro300]

@@husher5142 I did Roxul Rockwool and though it helps with sharp noises (dropping small items) It does nothing for footsteps unfortunately.

[@funtucsonman2838]

I think special drywall is needed, not insulation mats. Home depot sells this drywall.

[@sampokemppainen3041]

I am worried about those big windows. Imagine when it rains good, you gonna have a pool of water behind that window.

[@mikecampanella1990]

Imagine being the home owner who spent all this money on a future job that will need to be gutted and redone? Foam insulation is the only thing that should make contact with basement walls. Fibrous insulation is ok to fill the stud bays in front of it. Also, no mention of sealing the rim joist and sill plate. No fire blocking. Installing drywall to ductwork and creating air leaks in the system instead of building a soffit around it. No sound absorption/insulation or resilient channel between the bottom floor and the main level. Carpet on the floor of a basement. Enough said. Textured walls to cover up the sub par mud and taping job for the drywall. It's a shame because these guys dont do terrible work. Their methods are just very outdated and incorrect for today's standards.

[@noitallmanaz]

No lentils above where they cut foundation??? These guys proved to me in the first minute that they are terrible and will get sued as soon as that house starts to sag.

[@ryanplaysdrums2163]

Also put untreated lumber against the metal beams. That's how far I made it through.

[@harpjason208]

Carpet in a basement is NO issue. Not sealing the concrete below before the install is. Never use a vapor barrier pad below grade UNLESS the concrete is sealed. It will lock in what otherwise would've been natural minimal moister movement with a proper dehumidifier and cause mildew or mold. They lost me when using a kicker to " stretch" the carpet.... Power stretcher and poles or a proper crab stretcher.

[@stephenwalker660]

After watching this I decided I could paint my house. Half way through painting first room I said fuck it and hired someone.

[@Desi_american]

🤣🤣

[@constantringingtech2230]

"end up screwing in the drywall to (through) the bottom of the ductwork". You had me till this. Adding another possible point of failure for the hvac. Now it'll always have some additional hole to contend with and cleaning the ducts will be just that much more pain in the ass. I would have been more impressed if you did a 2x2 ceiling grid instead of hanging drywall to keep this simple.

[@Insidiousotter]

I thought that at first but I think he just meant that they framed exactly even with the ductwork, so that the drywall is literally touching the ductwork with no gap. (You can see that towards the beginning). I don't think he drilled holes into the ducts.

[@dscordobab]

It would lower the ceiling even more.

[@BO-tf1wt]

The expansion and contraction of the ductwork will affect the drywall screws. Dust accumulation at the screws. Ductwork is not designed to have screws inserted.

[@derekk1998]

Alex Tomanovich he said he screwed the dry wall into the bottom of the ducts. If you watch the video you can see him doing it as well.

[@MrC9Oh3]

Cant believe he did that..

[@bigvic8701]

Best part is 18:21. Your feet never changed position as he was vacuuming. Lol. Stayed shoulder width apart the entire time.

[@6string327]

lol

[@TaylorEEvans]

i was thinking the same thing 😂

[@jackey5]

lmao he moonwalked

[@indiejones4683]

he has on the shoe glides so he doesn't mess the floor up. you slide around in them.

[@dr.tophat5883]

Person: has a normal basement that could be used for storage Also person: makes their basement look like the back rooms Me: noice

[@husher5142]

Anyone that doesn't finish their basement is crazy (ignoring economy problems)

[@dr.tophat5883]

Agreeable

[@general4str]

@9:48 you just screwed the ceiling drywall to the ducting. You're fired. 1: ducting isn't meant to hold any load other than itself. 2: due to the heat differential between the duct air and the room those cheap steal screws will form condensate and rust causing stains on the ceiling and eventually the screws will fail. Ideally all duct work would have at least 1 inch of air space or insulation between it and the drywall.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Spot on. I didn't even think about the staining from the screws due to condensation.

[@travisparker3272]

What is code on framing too? Looks like the studs are like 20-24" on center, is 16" on center not code or recommended?

[@vizujinx1287]

Ok bob the builder

[@hakamjitdhillon4788]

Rentals need hardwood floors due to messy renters, other than that it’s a good project

[@lovethyself2781]

@I_Said_ OU812 at the beginning of the video

[@fisheyedfool7947]

Yeah, renters will likely tear that place up. Esp with drywall.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@I_Said_ OU812 - It's not a separate basement rental, it's two additional bedrooms and a "family" room for the renters of the entire house who have a large family.

[@opheliavalentine6058]

Agreed!

[@Pie4life123]

Carpets have a life % like hardwood floors. In about 10-15 years it will be all replaced

[@Zraupp10]

Update your about me page and your video description of company name, website, location and phone number to be contacted for work...

[@TheAc550]

Foreal! Got some work for these guys

[@timhanby5662]

Yep agreed, great way to drum up some new clients, it’s also at the end of the video tho!

[@tgray8593]

Some of the best work I've ever seen. Your attention to detail was great. How long did the entire job take from beginning to end? Also the average cost on this project was?

[@Ces999919822]

I cannot speak for the cost on this project but, we finished off ours late last year. Obviously it’s hard to tell for sure but, by my estimation our basement is very close to what this was. We did a few things a little different but, all said and done we spent just over 22k. We only had to have one egress window cut because on the backside of the basement it is a walk out. Also that was with my brother in law and myself doing 85% of the work ourselves.

[@ania3663]

@@Ces999919822What state are you located in? I want to do something similar as well. I don’t have nearly as much experience as these guys or you and your brother. But I want to assist someone in transforming my basement into an apartment. My basement is similar to the one in the video as well with an exit to the backyard. Is it around the same pricing no matter what state you’re in or does code regulations play a part in how expensive it’ll get state to state?

[@Ces999919822]

@@ania3663 that’s a tough question because we bought all the materials prior to this massive inflation we’re all dealing with now. I’m in Missouri, so prices run right around average here. I’m sure if you’re in places like NY and California, it could be more pricey. The other thing to take into account is the tools. I already had all the tools before I started this project, so all I needed was the materials. Definitely call the city or county inspector where you live and they’ll gladly share with you all the code requirements. Good luck.

[@ryansullivan2959]

Screwing into a hvac duct to hang Sheetrock is not ok , double vapor barrier is not ok....

[@frankgall6]

i was searching for this, lol

[@dco5055]

You think they care look at that drywall work 20:59 far left door missing texture then the door in the middle left and right of it you can see the drywall seam. There is a lot of drywall issues all over to many to list. I would be embarrassed to post a video like this advertising your construction company. I counted like 30 things wrong but I was in the life and safety side before I retired at 24 for what I started online. My point is don't post a video bragging about your work when it looks like crap. I guess a fresh coat of paint can make crap look good.

[@poshko41]

It doesn't look like moisture resistant drywall in the bathroom either and I'm no expert.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Yep! Just posted the very same things before I read this comment.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@Mykel Hardin It ABSOLUTELY is. And this has been known for at least 2 decades.

[@ACEOFSPACE2000]

Really screw into the duct work I'm no professional but when I did my basement I built a soffit around the duct work.You would be ripping down the drywall and building a soffit if I owned this basement. Not very professional and it will cause HVAC issues .

[@SlurpeesRbad]

Don’t ask me why this was in my suggestions Don’t ask me why I clicked on it

[@1234567890qaz1000]

Damn that would be like $3500 a month in San Jose California lol

[@sonidoacuario845]

Per room 😂😂😂😂

[@terrythomas790]

Thats a reason to move

[@myrasall2052]

Dallas Texas rent is going up. I pay $950 for a small place like this but with a kitchen and no washing room lol oh and no living room 😂 just a kitchen and a small room upstairs with a bathroom and a large walking closet downstairs with a big room.

[@ybanvillagrana5451]

That would be like 750 here in Chicago lol

[@nateg5915]

That's $1200-$1400 a month here in NY suburbs in the Hudson valley outside of NYC

[@pohtent9994]

I know what you mean about the paint. That texture really threw me off. It looks like fluffs from a paint roller. If the rest of their house looks like that, the better solution would of been for them to pay you to paint their entire damn house 😂 Awesome work though man turned out amazing. Really like the bathroom set up

[@colechapman6976]

Phenomenal job! Finished basements are wonderful. They can be anything you want, a gym, a home office, a guest room, a play area. It's a great space to have.

[@iphone8fan1]

Tornado/fallout shelter

[@Ryan-ep9uz]

Cutting into that foundation gave me alot of anxiety.

[@Ryan-ep9uz]

@@user-jt6nw6wm5q Like someone is strangling you. But not to the point that you can't breath, but rather so you are just getting enough air to stay alive.

[@TheNickKerr]

Sebastian Lange you should see someone about that. It’s not normal....

[@ticktockbam]

@@user-jt6nw6wm5q Bruh lmao.

[@imonzakimon]

I would recommend to put window mental.

[@jeffadams6419]

@ 20:59 you can see the drywall seems real bad. And some other parts in the video you can see more.

[@MH-yj4qq]

jeff adams oh yeah their mud was too thin there. Or they only did two coats instead of three. Or they didn’t mound it on the seam.

[@tyler7146]

Yeah. I think he expected his texturing technique to cover up the joints. Looks like he used a hopper to spray joint compound everywhere.

[@YuriyRusko]

Vapor barrier on the INSIDE of insulation in a basement? Can you explain that logic? Also, screwing drywall to the vent ducts is definitely not okay.

[@iufan71]

I thought the same... Screwing drywall to ductwork....Mike Holmes would not be pleased at all!!!!

[@swizzopguwop7883]

Yuriy Rusko still applies just like regular the hot and cold would still be coming from the same place. i personally would use a 2 inch thick foam insulation board and then an r-15 faced insulation roll for a basement because the foam boards are anti rot and would create a very good waterbarrier considering any crack would leak and potentially make the insulation all moldy

[@YuriyRusko]

@@swizzopguwop7883 Upstairs, the moist air is coming from inside the warmed house, and is met with cold air from outside. The vapor barrier prevents moisture from getting into the wall cavity. In the basement, everything is reversed, with the moisture coming in through the foundation. Hence any moisture barrier should be placed directly on the foundation wall, to protect the insulation. If you're using rigid insulation that acts as its own moisture barrier, then it goes right on the foundation wall and you don't have a problem.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@@swizzopguwop7883 You got it right pal! Snug-fitting 2" rigid insulation is the way to go. Allows for air transfer and breathing. And any moisture can be solved with a dehumidifier. No risk of mold. I would even say the r-15 is overkill. If you get the rigid panels cut in well. As for the water barrier aspect, though, rigid insulation will do nothing to prevent water seepage (apart from not getting wet as you note). That's a problem that needs to be addressed outside the home.

[@tinacolbourneart1091]

I just ripped out a wall covered in black mold in my basement that had insulation, plastic vapor barrier and drywall on top. There was mold everywhere between the plastic and the backside of the drywall. After taking out the wall down to the concrete wall there is no moisture on the wall. So that plastic vapor barrier against the drywall created a place for condensation to build up with no airflow for it to dry. Wish I could upload a photo to show you. Like previous comment, you need rigid insulation, then studs then drywall. Plastic next to drywall will trap moisture against the drywall and not letting it dry.

[@therealtweezie3744]

Looked this up for tips on how to finish my own basement, infinitely overwhelmed lol

[@brianhood6699]

Major air leakage from all those drywall screws going into the ductwork. Never do this.

[@EarendilTheBlessed]

I got a friend whos contractor made a hole in the ductwork to pass plumbing. Brilliant!

[@RabbitsInBlack]

No one should hire this Contractor. I can see many things that they did wrong that in the future will be a bitch.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@@RabbitsInBlack Yeah, this is a really screwed up job.

[@janeljones5906]

EarendilTheBlessed your friend should have sued that contractors and more than likely the contractor was not licensed and no permit was pulled which is bad bad for resale

[@liamholcroft7212]

@@janeljones5906 sued? That's a bit far just get him to sort it or get your money back.

[@austinthetucker]

I’m in the mood to build something after getting this in my recommended and watching this

[@efraing2482]

Me: why tf is this in my recommended *watched it Also me: does not have a basement

[@farrell2k]

Looks fantastic, but what stops the concrete foundation from absorbing ground water and sweating it behind the fiberglass? Is there a vapor barrier on the outside of the foundation? I think I would have done xps foam board over the concrete walls.

[@booboo8577]

You would have been correct in doing so. They did it wrong pretty much completely.

[@BOB24502]

Not only that, but carpet directly over the concrete. I hope there is some sort of vapor barrier below the slab. I would have used some sort of dimple subfloor to keep an air gap, then T&G OSB on top, then finish flooring... Much more costly but keeps moisture and mold away

[@backseatdriver8902]

"not one thing is missed"... No caulk in the shower/tub...

[@dano7780]

Am I the only one that didn't see him fireblock anything?

[@chaptonconstructionllc1617]

Dan Merithew No fire blocking or draft stopping. Especially with a 2 inch gap behind framed walls

[@angelopeluso1908]

i didnt see the windows sealed at all hope it never rains wherever they are doing this

[@Mrjumperdude01]

@@angelopeluso1908 hey did say it was in Seattle, the place with the most rain in the lower 48.

[@noitallmanaz]

Backseat Driver no lentils above the windows. Structural issues.

[@travisroth4759]

Orange peal texture? Yuck!! Destroyed everything nice about the job. It all looks pretty great except for those walls.

[@ericalopez7040]

Right? But that's just our opinion maybe that's what they like.. but I like smooth walls no texture at all I think it gives it a clean smooth look but overall the place looks really good :)

[@bsmithshoes9120]

I like orange peel looks good

[@InterstateLoveSong]

I prefer knockdown over orange peel. But I would rather have texture vs a smooth wall.

[@karismakris]

Maybe upstairs has that finish. They wanted it to be cohesive. Some of the seams looked REALLY bad though.

[@USAFTACP]

Orange peel? That looked like a pineapple peel.

[@lifesucks7916]

I feel like I'm gonna start walking around saying "very strong very sturdy"

[@BeccaDaily]

I'm contemplating on finishing my basement...funny enough, the shape of this basement looks exactly like mine. This was a great video...I just wish the video was a bit slower. Great work, guys!

[@FaithandNova]

You can slow down the speed of the video

[@johnjennings5429]

I’m just wondering what’s gonna happen when it rains with those widows is it all just gonna pool up or is there some sort of drain?

[@mythologicalnomad6520]

Lightning McQueen i legit was wondering the same. The lowest point of ground exterior of that house goes straight to a window doesn’t sound smart to me

[@darlingnikki778]

You dig a few inches below the bottom of the window and dig the ground a slight slant away from the house so that it drains below and away from the windows. Usually gravel is used on the ground in front of the window for drainage.

[@johnjennings5429]

Nikki Hurst that makes sense

[@nemod3338]

@@darlingnikki778 I was about to ask same question. It depends on type of the ground, how good it absorbs the water, how often it rains and how much at a time. Also I haven't seen any rebars in concrete. Some one cut the corners. It will crack over time. Damp imminent.

[@jiml5837]

Usually there is a drain and it is tied into the weeping tile. No mention of it in vid, but hopefully that was the way it was done.

[@zhaillle9514]

I wonder how much did all this cost . including the materials

[@itlogutube]

Popcorn ceiling is awful and textured is wall is worse,feels scratchy somehow.

[@Crazzilla]

It's more of a look thing. Though contractors know that people do love their house, none of them really visualize a home owner going around stroking it.

[@sclarin2]

I've never met a human who didnt hate popcorn ceilings other than contractors. Wtf are people thinking doing this? It's so easy to paint the ceiling I just painted my moms entire 2500 square ft house ceilings in a few hours and it looks great.

[@andreyyaromich8277]

Dwight_K_Schrute primer and 2-3 coats of paint, your walls/ceilings look so much cleaner sharper, although taper has his work cut out, apparently on the mid/ west coast this textured walls are a thing?

[@Xx13Nathan66xX]

I can't believe I just watched this entire video without stopping it. Very good job to all who worked on this project.

[@jcaam8094]

Looks like everything came out of Home Depot.

[@RealKevGotEm]

I’m sure it did lmao

[@watertriton]

This makes me wanna be a general contractor looks very satisfying with a Big variety of work.

[@christianflores3437]

Greg Walker dusty dirty work ruin clothes

[@Gatorsrok]

@@christianflores3437 Grow a pair of balls.....

[@keithford851]

How much does this add to the property also how much would this cost somebody to get done?

[@erikcable1755]

1000 feet...50,000 value...cost...50,000...rental income...500.00..roa...100 months...and a pain in the ass sharing your house

[@emrimbiemri3211]

@@erikcable1755 2 bedrooms for only 500? Seems low but even in your scenario 8 years to get your money back (8-9% ROI) passively.

[@88KeysIdaho]

@@erikcable1755 The basement wasn't finished out to be it's own rental unit (no kitchen). It's extra living space to make the whole house a larger rental property. With the basement finished, it's probably now a 5 BR, 2.5 or 3 Bath home.

[@daviepageviews4521]

@@88KeysIdaho its not included in the overall square footage of the house

[@88KeysIdaho]

@@daviepageviews4521 I'm not sure what you mean? Basements don't count in the square footage total? They do where I live, as long as they're finished space.

[@Bward216]

I’m not a professional but this is pretty crappy and I’m it even halfway through. Screwed drywall straight into a duct at 9:50. Come on man you know that’s not right

[@TNDragonmac]

@REALBIGBOY997 There are other options to span the gap .. I have stated one in a previous post but there are many options.

[@josiahvolkmann5294]

Hopefully it's not a supply duct because the difference in temperature with cold air and room temp air will make the duct sweat and get the drywall wet because it's not insulated.

[@devlinhalverson6900]

No shit I stopped watching right then....like that's some 1/2 ass crap everyone knows that if you're clearance is too low in a situation like that you utilize 1x4 boards or 1x6 and then your not just zipping it to the damn ductwork and you only sacrifice a 3/4" plane of clearance

[@topsecret6189]

Good work and Video. I'm from germany and i ask myself often (when i watch this kind of video) why american people use often so much carpet? On the stairs, it's really overkill and hard to clean for exampple. The doors and frames are brand new, but the design says "I'm from 1998!". It looks very comfy, but a littlebit from yesterday. In germany, no one will choose a design like this. Whats the reason, americans choose it? Then u dont user Cable tunnels behind the wall? Why? They cost nothing an the protect the wires and in these tunnels, you can later easyly move and install new wires. In germany, we have "installatio zones". This means: Every cable in the Wand is up or down corner within 30cm from top oder bottom. When i drill a hole after 5 years, i know exactly, where cables can be and can avoid damage them. It's no hate, just questions :). I wish u a good time, it's all in all a very good work!

[@rwdplz1]

"No spot was overlooked" Um, check the mudding/taping job at 20:59 on either side of that door. Texture doesn't hide anything, kids.

[@majorpayne5289]

rwdplz1 Good eye👍

[@andreyyaromich8277]

Joe Kinchicken yea building code is vastly different in cold/warm-dry/wet climate geographical areas. Everyone does it slightly different to accommodate for that

[@djshortsleeve9132]

How is vapor being controlled from the outside in? Is there a barrier on the outside? The plastic vapor barrier prevents inward drying and can lead to moisture/mold.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Yeah exactly what I thought. It will be too late when you discover moisture had eaten up the concrete, the framing and the insulation and seeps through that last nylon barrier

[@MrMurph111]

Yep, 10 years they will be tearing this basement apart cause of mold accumulation inside the walls.

[@billb8792]

I was hoping they would use a roll on membrane for that bare concrete before the insulation.

[@bikegunski]

And fiberglass insulation in a basement... Concrete is always cold and wet. They left an air gap, that is good. But a lot of thermal bridging with those studs.

[@YuriyRusko]

If any moisture comes through the concrete (and it will), that plastic vapor barrier they put on outside of the insulation "to help sleep at night" will prevent any and all airflow from drying it out. The insulation will be mold-haven. A moisture barrier should have gone up on the outside of the wall, so if any moisture does come through the wall, it doesn't make it onto the insulation. No barrier of any kind would be better than what they did.

[@BackyardBroskis]

PLEASE DO NOT SCREW DRYWALL TO DUCTWORK. IT WILL MOLD FROM A/C CONDENSATION. INSULATE THE DUCT AND LEAVE A 1" AIR BUFFER

[@omarabdullah1620]

Only one video and you got 500k views with almost 4k subscribers. Upload more videos and get that money 🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@the74impala]

If moisture comes in behind the wall and reaches the wood, it needs to dry to the interior. With poly on it, it can't, so mold is more likely to grow with poly.

[@StephenBoucher]

If they had sealed the basement walls prior to insulation would this still be an issue? Or would you still get mold/rot from interior moisture penetrating the drywall?

[@Ha-kf6ge]

Agree it actually is worse adding the poly on top

[@benfranklin5255]

It is a bad idea to have a vapor barrier on both sides of the insulation. You are almost guaranteed to hold moisture in the summer and winter.

[@Roodj1]

True, but the way he did it is fine, the poly isn’t against the concrete and from what I remember when I was building houses back in 08-10 that way is correct if not overkill. We usually only polyed the space between the ceiling and attic, since like he said, the paper is considered a vapor barrier.

[@flanigas]

That is not the correct way to insulate a basement. Need to start with foam. Do polyiso boards with all seams taped behind the studs or closed cell spray foam. And then do a batt insulation in the stud Bay on top of the foam ( flash and batt)

[@kyleg9890]

You can totally see the drywall joints 🧐

[@naptownsfinest2345]

21:01 needs two passes