Bedroom Renovation Time-Lapse | 5 Years Later With Commentary

In this video, I revisit my bedroom time-lapse video that I uploaded to KZbin February 2019. This video really jump started this channel and made it what it is today. If you found me through this one and you are still here 5 years later, thank you for sticking around for so long. If you are just finding me, please stick around, there is still so much more to come. Thanks for watching!
Watch the original time-lapse without commentary here-
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Original 8 Part Series -
I rip out all of the old wood paneling sheets and tile ceiling.
Ep 1 - • Removing Wood Paneling...
Remove the old drywall
Ep 2 - • Removing Old Sheetrock...
Install a beam and rip down a wall to expand the bedroom a little.
Ep 3 - • Removing a Load Bearin...
Start framing the built-in shelving, bust down a wall to make a door, install new windows, insulate and hang the drywall.
Ep 4 - • Hanging Drywall - Prim...
Finish off the drywall by doing the metal corner bead, drywall tape and 3 coats of joint compound.
Ep 5 - • Taping and Mudding Dry...
Electrical and patch some hardwood floor, start the built-in drawers and sand the joint compound!
Ep 6 - • Patching Hardwood Floo...
Install all of the trim, finish the built-ins and paint everything!
Ep 7 - • Installing Trim, Doors...
Sanding and refinishing the hardwood floors.
Ep 8 - • Refinishing Hardwood F...
Room Fully Furnished and Decorated
• The Furnished Bedroom ...
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[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Watch the original time-lapse without commentary here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/goO9g4Cdi6ulepo Watch the New House Tour here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpu5gKuBprBkhas Subscribe to my channel- bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

[@bearing_aficionado]

This video is what got me to subscribe to this channel. Popped up in my KZbin feed.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome. Thanks so much for sticking around all these years!!

[@tiffinyboulet8694]

Same!!

[@bearing_aficionado]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair well thanks for bringing us along.

[@joshcollins730]

Same

[@groom_of_the_stools]

For me it was the living room time lapse, but I saw this one soon after.

[@jodirauth8847]

This video got me through my extensive surgery journey 5 years ago. My body in pain and my leg in traction, I watch every video you posted. You cant know how much you helped me. Thank you man.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Wow. I don’t know what to say. I am sorry you went through that but I am honored that my videos gave you a little comfort through a tough time. Thank you for sticking around all of these years. I truly appreciate the support. I hope you don’t have to go through anything like that again.

[@fintan3563]

Redoing that bedroom is where I came in. Great viewing, Matt! 👍👍👍

[@shanaproctor100]

I started watching you when you redid your bathroom. I have loved every video. I am really looking forward to all the videos to come with the new house.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Stay tuned! Things are going to happen real soon! Just readjusting after the move... and the down payment. 😂. Thank you for your patience!

[@redwitch12]

I re-watch the bathroom time-lapse for zen relaxation, believe it or not. It's just lovely seeing everything getting stripped down, problems fixed, and then everything getting built back up into something so pretty.

[@Hosty_Tim]

I found your channel when you redid the stairwell to the basement. Love your channel!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks so much!

[@eb9844]

Me too.

[@b5maddog]

Didn’t get to see the first one but so glad you reposted it with the voice over. It came out amazing. Loved everything especially how beautiful the floor came out. Thank you for sharing

[@marionandrews176]

That was the first video I watched on your channel.

[@naomiliebson6610]

I am addicted to the channel. I watch every video as soon as they hit youtube. This was great nostalgia. The commentary really helped with explanations. You did an amazing job.❤

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks so much! 😁😁

[@gillgetter3004]

Reminds me of me. My first house was a total rebuild. It was in rough shape, brick ranch. The biggest thing I did was gut the site built kitchen. Built cabinets in my garage base and upper to a style from a magazine. Solid maple fronts, poplar boxes. Got it all done then sold it, moved to larger house ( kids) needed more room!! Sounds familiar huh!!!! Now I’m retired carpenter forty years just did small alterations and maintenance to the newer house. Just installed new garage door opener today. First one lasted twenty years. YOU DO NICE WORK👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey! Yes this is all very familiar haha. Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your story!

[@acdallas6356]

I started with the bathroom, then got addicted and watched everything! Loved it all - esp the pjs!!! 😺

[@lynnew5619]

I remember you doing that room. Can’t believe it was 5 yrs ago! Looking forward to your new projects. 👏👏❤

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Time flies!!

[@ivanwill]

Yes, I love this format. I even learned quite a bit, too…!

[@deonebergman20]

This is the first time watching any part of remodeling this room. When I saw you building the frame I thought you were making a Murphy bed not realizing you were building the frame for the closet till you now mentioned it. 😊

[@charlii5917]

Dang, 5 years! I didn't realize it had been that long. Amazing and you have a wife and 3 mini-me's now. I remember watching your first video back then.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Life happens fast sometimes!

[@krisperez7786]

I have been watching you for a while now. And I didn’t even realize you were the same person when I would look up how to do things such as making stairs. I have a crawlspace that I need to make stairs for and am doing that now. I finally brave enough to try this. I am a disabled woman and have a fixed income and my CV listen have lives and jobs so I have to do my home improvements on my own. So I made my stairs and didn’t take into account the small space that I had to work with and I had to adjust for only a couple of stairs but I am finishing the stairs today. No I did not record the process. It is so much harder to do without your guidance and you make everything seem so much easier. I had tried to patch my walls in my bathroom bc my father had bought this house originally for my brother who destroyed the house so I helped him repair the home and he made so many shortcuts and half assed his way through the home since he was on a time crunch. My bathroom is awful and I tried to smooth the walls but it did not turn out as good a so could have been so now my decision is to take all of the walls out and level the floor and fix the toilet so it is closer to the wall and I have more room in the tiny bathroom. I also watched your bathroom remodel and it has inspired me to do it the right way. My son does flooring and tiling so I’ll leave that to him but I can do the floor joists and the drywall. And I bought the lights you bought for your bedroom to repair my lighting in my house. I do not have lights in the kitchen co en or back bedroom and I had an appointment electrician come out. He says I have power to my fixtures but the fixtures are too old and need to be replaced. I have a drop ceiling in my house hat my dad put in but the lights will stick to the tiles so I am excited to get my house back under control. And I have you to thank for it. I would love it if I could message you if I run into issues that I cannot remedy myself. But wish me luck bc I’m tired of having a house that is half a**. Thank you for you wonderful videos and your positivenees in your videos.

[@jennifermartinus4929]

You did a great job, Matt. Awesome. ☺️

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you! And thank you for being around all these years!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I’m just grateful that you did this work for so many folks to benefit from your skills and craftsmanship much appreciation my friend you and your family are golden 😊

[@carolyncarlson3825]

It was great to you and the old place....so glad your back......hugs

[@TheOne610]

i love the colors in that room.

[@lindacsmith13]

I've loved watching you remodel that home and the things you've done so far on the new one. I'm looking forward to seeing you update your new home.

[@murtazako]

The bathroom remodel timelapse was the first video I watched on your channel. Really enjoyed that video which led to binge-watching all other videos. Great work.

[@carolecook1116]

Gorgeous from start to finish! So much hard work! I'd love the room in my home. All your improvements are the very best.

[@tammywilkinson8311]

Absolutely stunned at your talent! You critiqued yourself a lot where as I would have been proud of myself for painting 🤣🤣🤣. Amazing thank you for sharing!

[@courtneystage3969]

awww....its the first time-lapse!!! This is the one that hooked me :)

[@morgangregory8674]

The nice songs you have now are relaxing it’s great!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thank you for sharing! Really enjoyed watching!

[@dennisboyd4262]

Love the satin finish on the floor.

[@JMB-o3k]

I enjoyed the multiparty videos much more than time lapse. I’m interested in diy and renovation. I like to see you working step by step. So, not everyone prefers Timelapse.

[@greggcoulter6008]

Actually my first time seeing this and I just found your channel maybe a month ago. There’s a million things you could’ve done better or differently but I also think it looks great. A huge difference plus better insulated etc. and when homes look new and updated you enjoy it more, especially since you did it yourself plus better resale value. I like your approach to remodeling and enjoy your videos. Cheers!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks so much! Happy you are here!

[@shereemorgan1430]

I have been with your channel when you started the renovation of the first home. It turned out beautiful! 😊

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you! 😁

[@juliehinton4798]

Looking forward to your next project and journey.

[@Deliz1]

the floor job was extremely impressive!

[@jennynations04]

I really look forward to your videos. The informative way you explain things I find beneficial. Even if you put out the disclaimer that you are not a professional at doing that particular thing. I love the bloopers or outtakes. Nice to know you get flustered too lol

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Yes I don't ever want to try to pass myself off as the expert in everything. That would just be a lie. I am trying my best just like everyone else and if someone can learn something from me then that is awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@ibz8455]

I love your channel.... This video was amazing.... Thanks for sharing again.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you for watching!

[@marydenney8249]

Love this! I’m amazed at what you learn when you do it yourself. And I love watching all your videos.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yup, I guess the old saying "practice makes perfect" is kinda true. Thank you for always watching!!!

[@beepdotboop]

This was the video that got me hooked and then subscribed. The hook that did it for me was when you mentioned you live in MA. So hello from another MA resident!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Well thanks for watching all these years, neighbor! 😃

[@ChaiLatte13]

I love all of your videos. They are just fun to follow along even if I am not working on what you are doing! The day I need to do it, I'll have a good basic idea of what to do.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Wow - pretty cool. I did not see the bedroom remodel. I discovered your channel when you were doing the bathroom gut and remodel project. I subscribed at that time; I was planning on my bathroom remodel and watched as many bathroom videos as I could. I like how you made each room a mini series and provided a break down of all that went into each room. Faithfully following you through the years and renovations of your cute little house. Now on to a bigger house with more projects! Yeah!

[@kwat1979]

Love this revisit. This video made me subscribe like so many other people. Watching the traveling bottle was also a fun game 😂

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣👍 Thank you for all of your support over the years!

[@slim_cana]

Hey man, been watching for about a year now. Planning on buying my first house soon and these have given me a lot of confidence on remodeling my future home. Thank you so much for sharing, these videos are always so comforting to me for some reason. Love from Canada

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is so great to hear! Happy to help. And good luck with the purchase!

[@vickileonard72]

Thanks for the recap Mr Fixit. I've been watching. I wasn't able to do the extent that you did but this is the video that convinced me I could do a little of this & that @ my place too. I'm going to continue watching the new place. Kudos to u & the rest of the Mr. Fixing team 😊

[@gregmize01]

Yup, first video of yours I ever saw. Glad i did!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I am too! Thanks so much for sticking around!

[@jwbr2]

Timelapses are great, but not always. When you explain something I prefer real time. Lots of succes with your new house!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes! I do mostly real-time with lot's of explanation. I think time-lapses are good for bigger jobs like this. More entertaining and satisfying. Thanks for being a subscriber!

[@maryquinn3982]

I miss the old house videos😢 I’m sure you all do too Looking forward to getting invested in what you are doing with the new house though 👏👏👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I hear ya. All good things must come to an end right? Big projects on the new house coming really soon!

[@maryquinn3982]

Looking forward to them 👍

[@Captain_Spacebar]

Nice and clean job, as always 👌🏽

[@NaturallyGifted77]

You are an awsome guy! I wish I had a house you could tare down and build back up. You do not cut corners and you are very thurl.

[@Stephen_Meadows]

If I time lapse what I work on, you could follow the bottles... plural. LOL Love your channel, appreciate your honesty, humor and expertise.

[@Ysvnmnks]

Beautiful video men great job!

[@raulgaleano5820]

Such an inspiration !!!

[@jsaysyay]

ofc as it's your own work you always want to improve ever further, but wow that's honestly amazing, since i joined like... around the time of the bathroom ish period? i knew you did a lot to that house, but again, wow

[@cantgetright742]

That’s the best about doing your own work. Nothin wrong with having a couple brews a long the way. Got a lot of hangovers that way lol.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😀👍

[@1964amora]

I also enjoyed your time laps music

[@scottreiss7373]

Loved this timelapse with commentary. I still would love your feedback on a previous question of mine = how much extra $$$$ did you generate on all your renovations vs if you did none at all, when you sold the house. I'm not looking for personal private financial info, just an estimate in the extra value obtained for your renovations. As an example, some would say if you spend $5,000 on a kitchen renovation one would benefit upon sale with an extra $10,000 in the sale price. Just curious. Continued success to you and your family. Looking forward to your new house room by room renovations. Sincerely.

[@oliviarose6444]

I really like your dresser/closet area. Also, did you say 3 kids since 5 years ago? How awesome.. Congrats.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes, we have a 3 year old and had twins about a year and a half ago. 😀 And thank you!

[@rhkips]

Honestly, I'm glad someone has taken it upon themselves to document how we used to make built-ins in middle class tract homes in the 90s, so the next generation knows! The door frame for the closet was just forced perspective, no mistake was made! ;) If you want a ton of money, just have your bank change about $2,900 to pennies.

[@nereida116]

Awesome!

[@edwardkim9757]

Good job

[@marchu50]

Great video!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you!

[@theropesofrenovation]

You are my soulmate regarding sanding. I HATE it.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

It’s the worst!!

[@Megumin_Random]

Love the new house but still disappointed you didn’t add a second floor to this house. Really wanted to see how you’d manage to add new exterior walls and roof.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yeah… 🤷‍♂️ sorry, wasn’t in the cards. I wouldn’t have trusted that block foundation anyways.

[@dansullivan2954]

Funny, I did the exact same thing with my first "built ins" in my first house. Live and learn as they say.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes! It made sense at the time to me. 🤷‍♂️

[@shashank_shekharsingh]

didn't realised, I have been here watcing a guy fix his house for 5 Years...Oh well, it was good content and informative too.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😂 Happy to have you!

[@Pallidus_Rider]

The Fixer 👍

[@theropesofrenovation]

I came in on the bathroom remodel.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for sticking around!!

[@Ysvnmnks]

How much would it cost to do this room renevation with a general contractor plus the wood floor?

[@JamesLeatherman]

OK, quick question - maybe I missed it in the original video, but why did you not use primer on the drywall? Was that a paint/primer combo? And if so, did it actually do what it claimed?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Ahhh good question! I did use a primer/paint combo, it seamed to work out in this room but after doing the bathroom and the living room with it, I gave up. I will always prime newly finished drywall. Or if I am painting over dark paint with light. I have heard it is a gimmick and I am starting to believe it. Hope this helps! And thanks for being a loyal subscriber!

[@JamesLeatherman]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair OK - good info. I generally follow the advice of Jeff Thorman (@HomeRenoVisionDIY), so I use primer (and SW paints) every time.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yeah I think it’s a good idea. I think the brand doesn’t matter so much as a lot of brands offer different qualities of paint. I still use Behr a lot but try to buy the best product they offer when it matters. I have used SW and it is definitely top of the line but you will pay top of the line prices for it. 👍

[@MikeMiller-yj6jy]

I got a crack in my basement wall and one starting in the corner that makes me a little bit nervous

[@DonnaFoster-p3j]

My husband remodeled our kitchen which was covered with wall paper. I took the wall paper off the walls, and tore my elbows out. I had to have surgery on both.

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

💖

[@anaellefire7114]

Hey Matt, that frame for the closet is too big at first. 🤣

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣👍

[@abbcc555]

Where did you learn all this stuff, are you a carpenter?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey! I was in construction a few years before the original video was posted for about 12 years. Did a lot of home renovations. I still am learning everyday though.

[@sulbyen]

With all the work you did, do you feel you got your money back out of it when you sold it?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

We will have to see... I haven't sold it yet. 😉 By all estimates that I am seeing, though, with the market right now and what I bought it for... absolutely!

[@raycarter4030]

imagine being the lucky people who got the benefit of that room afterwards compared to what you originally had.

[@scottreiss7373]

One other observation - in the part towards the end when you are on your knees sanding the floor - do you not believe in knee pads??? My knees hurt looking at you on the floor without pads 😁😁😁

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I do wear them more now but in this case I would not have in order to not damage the floor. 😁👍

[@edomlyatuu]

Good video - wrong taping mud!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes. You live and learn!

[@cantgetright742]

Was just sanding some drywall. So I took a picture of my face, captioned when doing coke goes wrong. It was such a mess. I don’t like Sheetrock all that much either but I’ll do it. It’s very satisfying in the end.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😂 Yup and no matter what it will get through your mask so you have the dots on the side of your nose. The worst!

[@cantgetright742]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair it looked like I pretty much just buried my face in a pile of it lmao. The mask really did do a pretty good job. It takes me the rest of the day just to clear out my sinuses usually.

[@sharonromer6606]

👍🙋‍♀️💕

[@angelf9800]

I bought a house in the 90s for $85,000 that was kind of a fixer upper now it’s worth $345,000 😮

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome!

[@richardstone2337]

Wife, 3 kids and dog missing.......Reward for dog........

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣 I should not be laughing at this

[@judmcfeters9054]

Does ANYONE like sanding?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yeah… I guess not 🤣