Building a mini workshop/studio ~ Garage Conversion

[@TastyPC]

Hey everyone, I’m still here!! Sorry, I’ve been posting updates of my progress to twitter, but I’ll keep this post updated as well from now on! So that you know what’s going on if you don’t follow me on twitter. :) ~ From the 9th to the 31st of October: I’m sorry, I wasn’t keeping track here of when everything happened as I didn’t expect it to take this long for me to be able to get the next video update done. But to summarize: I managed to get the money to buy all of the electrical parts and contact an electrician. However he ended up messing me around, so I then had to book a second electrician to come out and give me a quote, who then also messed me around.. ~ The 23rd of October: Whilst I was waiting to hear back from the second electrician, I spent a couple of days drawing my garage in SketchUp, so that not only would it be easier to visualise the work ahead, but also so that the next video visually has an extra dimension to it. :) ~ The 31st of October: The third electrician is booked to come tomorrow to give me a quote, the first 2 never got back to me. So much time wasted. -_- I did manage to get a quote for getting a new door fitted though!! It'll be £850. So I now have the next target to start saving for. :) ~ The 2nd of November: I want to say a huge, massive thank you to everyone who has supported the channel by donating. I know that I don’t deserve it at all. But it is thanks to you that I’m able to not only afford to get all of the electrics and lighting done, but now also afford to get the new door installed too!! I really can’t thank you all enough.

[@dorontsur1614]

You are more beautiful and smarter than most people I am familiar with

[@LongTran-yv2nq]

I have always laughed at "never clicked anything faster" comments...but this time I am guilty...Welcome back Lauren!!

[@jerrywatson1958]

Yes the random construction video will be fine :)!

[@PongoXBongo]

Judging by the popularity of Linus's moving/renovation vlogs, I'd say they'd be quite popular too. Great way to bring the masses back to the channel.

[@rkornilo]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with showing us your progress. I hope you keep posting updates. Good to see you are well!

[@Zolfried]

Lauren youre a true inspiration. Shit just keep hitting you over and over but you never give up your dream and keep fighting back.. thats really truly amazing. all the best of lucks to you :)

[@TheoS-f2f]

She is back!

[@spacecowboy2k]

She's back!!!

[@ImProvementSC2]

No need to apologize, I'm just glad that you are coming back to this channel despite all the issues. Take care of yourself and I'll be here waiting for the next video!

[@Jadegreif]

Donated. Get back on your feed. You deserve it. Just don't give up. You really got something with TastyPC, looking forward to future content.

[@TastyPC]

Thank you so much for donating, it's going straight into the electrics fund! Don't worry, I'll never give up!

[@chrisplumer1406]

I had a problem in my basement and I used a product called Vandex it comes in white or grey and you apply it like plaster. It really worked a treat in the basement, my sofa did not have any damp issues in two years. Glad your back !!

[@Jimmykreedz]

HOLD ON, SHE'S ALIVE

[@addictedtopiano]

the reports of her demise were greatly exaggerated

[@thunderhawk8194]

Yes, she's alive. People, one must realize that real life does, and will, take precedent over everything. When she has time, she'll get us the videos and information we want and need. Cheers, love, we'll see you when time allows. Keep tough and carry on. God Bless!

[@Jimmykreedz]

You took my comment way too seriously, white knight...

[@DrOrtmeyer]

addictedtopiano I always get crazy worried when youtubers FALL off. So glad she uploaded.

[@felipemattey1945]

Glad you're back. I never lost hope.

[@pikachu5647]

same here :D

[@failwheeldrive]

No apology necessary. You really don't owe any of us anything. That said, it's good to see you back, and I hope you are able to continue uploading content in the future. The most important thing is focusing on taking care of yourself, and remember that no matter how long you may go without uploading a video, the community will ALWAYS welcome you back and support your content. Good luck!

[@maneeshpatel1594]

Amen to that, every word of it.

[@radicaicares]

I watch your videos because I like you. Not because I'm here for gaming videos or reviews or whatever, I just like your style and the content you create. If its construction videos, vlogging, reviews or whenever, just make something that you like. I'm going to keep watching.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Hi. That's extreme skills. You layed the bricks, layed the foundation and the reinforments and tinderblocks- that's amazing to extend the garage? That's amazing. God bless. You are loved all the time. God bless, Proverbs 31

[@addictedtopiano]

(black n' white scene) She's alive! She's ALIVE! SHE'S ALIVE! (thunderstorm in background)

[@PongoXBongo]

(flooding in the garage)

[@ItsPikablu]

Remember, Linus started in his garage and look at him now. It's great that you're taking time to make it right, rather than just filming a video anywhere, and I'm sure that will show in your production values in the future. Tech videos recently have been taking off based on very budget hardware. You don't need to get the latest parts to draw an audience, people want to know what they can get for cheap. Some of the most popular videos are $1 CPUs and $10 GPUs and showcasing the performance with older games and applications in a pound per performance ratio, rather than beating out the new technology. If the small revenue can be earned by doing these DIY videos to create something like this, then you're well on your way back to the top. Good luck with everything, and hope to see you on the other side :)

[@NiHaoMike64]

I don't think Linus intended to be famous. He just wanted a better alternative to MINIX and accidentally created a big success. A little like what happened with Bitcoin. :)

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

and tom started in a shed lol

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Unfair comparison there. Linus is a clumsy and clueless fool and Lauren actually knows what she’s doing

[@NiHaoMike64]

I wouldn't call Linus clueless when he created the OS that currently dominates in servers, mobile devices, and "large" embedded systems. In fact, desktop is about the only place it doesn't (yet) dominate.

[@ItsPikablu]

Lauren is clearly worried about her channel's success and is a bit worried after leaving it for so long. I was merely trying to give her some encouragement to carry on with her achievements, because that's what she needs right now. Instead, you want to nitpick my comments, instead of providing encouragement for the channel.

[@wadebingham8466]

I am happy to see you coming back and just love listening to the sound of your voice, no matter what the content. I really hope things work out for you and you can once again go back to full time production and doing what you enjoy doing without the stress of everything else. If I didn't live across the pond I'd offer to help with any construction you needed help with.

[@TastyPC]

So, apart from intel losing their minds, what else have I missed? lol >_

[@crug76]

TastyPCTV me possibly 😂

[@Taoscape]

Risen are being used dual purpose for space heaters by some company out there (I forget the name), and Vega outperforms the 1080ti in some edge cases, mainly gaming on Linux with open source drivers. New 4k HDR G-sync monitors coming soon. Hopefully you can get a review sample because those are rumoured to be $2000 US...

[@eubikedude]

AMD have high end GPUs again. :)

[@Gaijin101]

Shes BACK!! need to get a fixed line internet now xD Wish you the best.

[@stuski]

Not so sure they lost their minds so much as were caught off guard! The some of the new coffee lake processors look pretty good. I want an 8700k!

[@OPTERON_PRIME]

Anything you post helps for our entertainment. Thank you for your content!

[@ddha0000]

dude.....you would earn a fortune doing ASMR

[@Naksinandi]

Lol agreed

[@frjoethesecond]

Please do the construction vids. It's nice to watch people trying new things and it seems like you're willing to get stuck in and learn. Also, great to have you back again.

[@schmudge]

I watched Pauls Hardware do his garage, it was like watching paint dry but I still watched lol So Lauren doing it would be on my watch list for sure.

[@jaradcolefield]

Yay your back. We are all very happy about trhis. Being halfway across the world makes me sad at this point because this is a project i could have helped you with. But still its good to see your up and running, Now you may want to consult a few local professionals because some things are done differently in the US and UK but you basically want to make sure you get a vapor barrier between your interior surface and the masonry, Usually a thick plastic sheeting does the job , but at the same time you want to make sure that the moist air that gets stopped by the vapor barrier has somewhere to go usually straight up to the soffit or roof venting.

[@jaradcolefield]

And as a note i wonder since you are already an established reviewer if yyou could reach out to some of the companies that make the products you need so thaty you could review them as you used them and maybe get some of the stuff you need for free. Like Dryloc by UGL for the walls and owens corning or dow for the foamboard insulation

[@Starchface]

I am not an expert but I am thinking there may be a coating of some sort that can be applied to seal the exterior, maybe some sort of tar or something, to prevent moisture from penetrating the masonry from the outside. Otherwise I think there will be a lake forming inside. England is very wet and I don't have much confidence in those bricks.

[@mygala]

Glad you're still kicking! Thanks for the update. Do what you have to do, but please keep us updated. I think we're all just glad you're okay and still wanting to do videos. I know I'm looking forward to your next video, regardless of when it airs. Best of luck on your renovations.

[@Ewookie1gj]

I think that garage for a studio is a briliant idea. Great to see you again. Looking forward to more reviews when you've gotten things put together. I personally wouldn't mind seeing your progress on this project from time to time as well.

[@DanielOlaiDanielsen]

I'd really like little garage updates and whatever, just to keep the channel alive :) It's nice seeing signs of life from you, you were missed.

[@slaytan1cforrest]

I'm a builder and your plan is pretty close to what I would do for your needs, best of luck Lauren! 😁👍

[@TastyPC]

That's reassuring to hear! :)

[@BIGC-jn3qm]

Nice to have you back Lauren, Yes upload all sorts of video`s they will be watched, it will get you back on track.

[@saskmuddinatv]

That garage has some serious potential! I'm excited for you!

[@Obraxis]

Welcome back - Garage conversion sounds like a cool project. Good luck!

[@ashberto6041]

Welcome back Lauren, we missed you.

[@slanwallander9087]

Yes, just keep us updated as you build your new studio . Glad your feeling better .

[@akeelshah7904]

Awww your such a sweet person I really hope it comes out the way you envision.. also garage videos will be just as great

[@terryaboyce]

Please keep us up to date as you progress. It is good to hear from you again. I will be waiting and looking forward to the next update

[@cohesiveone3167]

So, great to hear from you! Got to wondering every now and again. Glad to see you taking what you can and moving forward. Look forward to viewing your content!

[@smada36]

Hey Lauren, great to know you're still with us. You post what ever videos make you happy. Most tech channels have done a work space vlog at some point. Heck, most of us have watched Pauls Hardware mow his lawn. I'm sure a video of you laying flooring will get views. Just live the dream, babe. And have fun! :)

[@Taoscape]

Nice to hear from you again Lauren! :) Sorry you had troubles, but hopefully you can finally enjoy making videos again!

[@matthewwilliams4113]

Welcome back its been a long time but it was a welcome surprise to see this video pop up on my subscription page today. Monthly or Bi-Monthly renovation videos wouldn't be bad to see. Least you managed get the bricks done in end.

[@AverageGeek]

I was going through my subscriptions and unsubbed from everyone I haven't watched in a while. Somehow I missed her channel and now I am glad that I did.

[@asianflash27]

Love your videos, looking forward to see the renovation progress, if it's too damp maybe get a dehumidifier to get rid of it, could be a quick fix to film in a damp area, stay strong girl everything looks good

[@samdenning4279]

@tastypctv Lauren, you should totally crowd fund your renovation. I'm sure a lot of your fans would want to help you out getting your channel back up and running. Failing that start a Patreon. Glad you see you're okay and best of luck.

[@SteelSkin667]

Please do make those garage renovation videos. Hopefully it'll help you ease into making videos again. Happy building!

[@angrygoldfish]

I'm SOOOO happy to see your video crop up in my feed. I'm looking forward to seeing the project.

[@jard985]

Glad you're back, can't wait till your garage is finished! Your tech videos are my favorite to watch, never disappointed by the quality. The finishing garage videos would be cool because we can watch the progress. It may not be a PC but it's still a build out.

[@rudyossanchez]

American here, I love the way you pronounce water

[@sippe3985]

Ros wooataar

[@user199543999]

German here: we say ga-ra-guh. So three syllables, "guh" like in Porsche, It is not pronounced "porsh", but porsh-uh.

[@ItsPikablu]

That's how everyone in the South/South East of the UK says it :P

[@ByteGuy]

Ros we say it worter why is that strange I think waaaaater is

[@crossofintimidation]

You should title this series: "How to build a Tasty workshop."

[@stevenelson7906]

Glad to see that you are back, fully understand what you mean regarding the poor weather here in England, trying to do a garage conversion too, every time I try to make a start it damn rains.

[@snowymatrix]

Yeah post your building videos! I'm subscribed to an American fish girl who has been posting videos on her fish room that she was building with the help of some contractors. Those videos were quite popular and very interesting to me so I say go for it Lauren! :-)

[@arjaitheoriginal]

It's great to hear your voice again! Hoping all goes well and anxious to see your new space being worked on and the ensuing PC fun!! Take Care, we all missed you!!

[@BrowncoatBlue]

Welcome back. we missed you. You don't have to apologize. Always take good care of yourself first. Looking forward to seeing your videos again.

[@orta64]

Is good to know you are still trying working on your channel. Kepp the good work. :).

[@Dave64track]

Good to see you back and making a go of it we have all been wondering how you are. I hope the studio works out and once done looking forwards to more of your content in a new fitted studio. I bet it looks great when it's all done and you hosting the channel again.👍

[@chrisdouglass2144]

Thanks for the update! Great to hear your voice again! 😍 Glad you are powering through, and i look forward to more videos!

[@standreessen4278]

Thank you for returning Tasty! It has been a pleasure watching your Video :)!

[@DrathVader]

Just for the record, I would totally watch a video of you fixing the wall, as likely would 90%+ of anyone here.

[@kanetsuxp]

Great to see you back, can't wait to see how you will make your studio! Keep it up and don't stress it too much about when you make the next video!

[@emethckim]

@TastyPCTV .... I love your channel ... You give a lot of information for PC builds , updates , and strategies how to build the ultimate PC ....... I give you two thumbs up !!! Keep up the good work !!

[@elmeiser2324]

"Cracked and holy bricks" Holy bricks, we all need those

[@VRODRIGUES1983]

Glad to hear you again Lauren! Welcome back!

[@pronubcentral]

And I was JUST watching a bunch of your vids wondering if you'd ever come back! Lol. Yeah, coffeelake and threadripper have taken over the world and are just DARING you to tackle them!

[@CanadianN1NJ4]

Welcome back! So excited that you're going to have a chance to make more videos soon! Also, most of us will probably watch whatever you put up.

[@DJEylisium]

First :p And good to see you back again (again) again :D - EDIT - Now I've seen the video the fact you can build computers AND take part in masonry repairs is just awesome! Massive kudos Lauren!

[@user199543999]

We all love you, Lauren! No matter, what. Ignore the haters! Be strong!

[@alejopatt]

Lovely to hear about you!

[@krass76]

even if you keep running into problems, just tell us. keep us up to date. show us you're still alive. nice to see you back again!

[@troop73oo]

Wonderful to hear your voice again Lauren, look forward to the next Garage update.

[@ecipsdloll]

so its now TastyDIY? :) ....welcome back!

[@shotokanads3325]

Good to see your coming back. Looking forward to watching your Vlogs.

[@davidtoddhoward]

I like the plan for the garage and creating a dedicated filming space.. I'm dead impressed with what you've done so far (good DIY skills)! Definitely go for the vlogs on the conversion project. I thing everyone would find that fascinating to watch. You don't need to apologize over taking a break from filming. I think YouTubing should be fun for the creator as well as the viewer, and personal life and heath (both physical and mental) should always be the priority. I've had to deal with some mental health issues like anxiety and stress, and I put work on hold while I got myself back on track. I empathize with anyone going through something similar! It will be good to have TastyPC back on the tube, you have always put out great quality content. Best wishes Lauren.. Hope to catch an update vlog soon :-) x

[@gwpcs]

Good to see you back. I hope you are feeling better!

[@listert2595]

With regards to the damp issue, it might be worth trying to buy an electric dehumidifier and seeing if that is enough before splashing out on all the other stuff?

[@joshuak4553]

That little place has a lot of potential. Good luck with your plans!

[@bbqribz570]

Linus has done dozens of moving and office organizing vlogs. Paul's hardware has a garage work log as well as a backyard/general home improvement vlog. You wouldn't be the first one to do such a thing. I'm really glad to see you havn't given up after all of this!

[@maneeshpatel1594]

We are all very happy to see you again, Lauren! You know, you could film a great little low-budget horror movie in that claustrophobic garage. During this video, I couldn't help thinking, how is she going to get out of there? The only thing missing was scary background music.

[@TastyPC]

I know, I'm trying to think of a spooky Halloween video that I could make whilst the garage is still in this stage, but haven't been able to think of any ideas yet.

[@johntotten4872]

Sounds like you did your homework and understand what you are up against trying to keep moisture out. I did some quick research and found you need to make sure your weep holes are there/ cleaned out and working so the absorbed moisture has a place to go. Also read some folks install a vent at the top in the brick wall to allow it to breathe. I cant wait to see when you get it done and how great it will look.

[@____________________________.x]

Yay you are back, never feel the need to apologise, your health must always come first, so just do what you have to do. For the garage, I'd get some tanking compound on the floor/lower wall to stop the water seeping in, otherwise it'll go a bit mouldy under your insulation. You did the right thing by trying to limit the water penetration starting on the outside, by sorting the guttering and banked soil.

[@Ewookie1gj]

As far as the garage mods, I might have some suggestions. For the floor, if you want wood, I'd suggest putting some weather treated 2x2 strips down (or the UK equivalent, 45 or 50 mm?). Shim those with wedge shaped wooden shims to level the floor. (They usually sell shims dirt cheap.) Lay some 3/4" (or 20mm?) plywood on top of that, so it won't give while walking on it. Then finish the floor with whatever surface material you'd like. For the walls, I saw some 2x4s against the walls. I would suggest putting more up at distances that would accommodate the insulation you want to use. They’re not structural, so they can be wider apart than wall studs, which should make that easier. Once the insulation is in, you might want to cover that with what we call green board. It's a type of drywall that resists mold. Then, for even more sound proofing, you could add some acoustic panels, or some acoustic foam. (That last option might actually look cool.)

I wonder if you could put an epoxy coating on it, kinda like what people use on concrete floors and koi ponds?

[@Astug19]

It's so great to hear you Lauren. Looking forward to new content. :)

[@cardcrash]

I think the bricks would be a nice background feature and it would be a real shame to cover them up. If you want to stop water getting to them the just paint the outside with sealant. Also the floating floor is a good idea, especially if you have flooding issues, though whatever you can do to channel water away from the building would be a good idea. Keep the updates coming!!

[@Burt_Fuggin_Reynolds]

Thank you for posting and just checking in... i look forward to your return!

[@norsefearloungeking3950]

Yes! You are back. Hope all is well.

[@MattViny]

OMG!! You're back! Welcome back Lauren

[@james4494]

It's good to hear your voice again :) Please do post up some vlog style videos of the garage transformation! You should be very proud of yourself for the efforts you are putting in. Many, many great and big companies have started out of a garage space so I'm sure this is the beginning of something great for you Lauren. Also almost 100k subs WOOOOO!!!! =D

[@regmigrant]

Glad you're feeling better, welcome back and good luck

[@Mr.HYd3]

Welcome back Lauren :D

[@carlb401]

Lauren if you have access to the exterior of the 2 external walls? You can get clear waterproofing liquids you paint on, so it will not effect the look outside of the garage. Also rather than fix timbers to the external walls, i would build a stud wall slightly away from the walls, fixing the bottom and top timbers to the floor/ roof joists. :)

[@BossRigel016]

Hope you will get this through. We will be waiting for its completion. Hope things get well for you.

[@DumpTown]

Welcome back Lauren, what a treat to see to see your new video! Regarding moisture intrusion, especially through the brickwork, you might consider DuPont's Tyvek® Homewrap® product. It's commonly used for construction in the United States to act as a barrier against air, water, and wasted energy. It's still permeable, however, and so allows water vapor to pass, reducing the risk of mold or condensation damage. You can find it in large home improvement stores like the USA's Home Depot. A sheet between the brick wall and your wall covering might be just the thing to seal your production environment against the elements. As you probably already know, Tyvek is the same material used in some durable expedited shipping envelopes such as those from FedEx. And years ago it was commonly used for PC floppy disk envelopes. Whatever you decide, be certain your solution still allows adequate ventilation for safety. A totally sealed space would not be good!

[@benRutherford2405]

I have an idea which would allow you to keep your lovely brick look, coat the wall in epoxy that will seal from leaks as well as allow you to have a nice finish and preserve the brick work. The rough it up a little with fine grade sand paper to give it a Matt finnish

[@Dimsen666]

welcome back Lauren, nice to hear from you again 😊

[@Sache0190]

Everytime I wonder whatever happened to TastyPC BOOOM video out. She’s alive. God have I missed your videos & your voice, again! Keep it up gal 😘

[@MrBlackdragon1230]

Welcome back, and yes remodel videos is fine. I can understand stepping away for a while.

[@giotronics6215]

you have no idea how happy I am to see a notification from this channel. good luck lauren!

[@DonBishopDonSongs]

Hey Lauren, Glad to see a new video, from you!:) I like to watch videos on Building Projects. So, I for one. Will be watching, if you make some Project Videos. I often do research on Home Building and Wood Working Projects. One of type of Insulation, that I find interesting, is Icynene Spray Foam Insulation. It comes in both, Open Cell & Closed Cell Types. They also, have great Sound Absorption Properties. So, they could be good choices. The Closed Cell, would be best for moist environments. It wont absorb as much moisture or water. You can get Spray Foam Kits, to do whole rooms. I wouldn't try it with the small spray cans. It would probably cost more, than the Kits. And may not be enough "Closed Cell" enough to work well in your environment. Foam Board is a quite bit cheaper. And you can get it with a Reflective Sheet, on one side. Which could help reflect the outside sound - noise, away from your room. If you put the reflective side, next to the Brick Walls. But, it may absorb too much moisture, in your building. Fiber Glass Roll Insulation, is probably the cheapest route. But, it's horrible to work with. It gets in my skin and makes me bleed, every time I get it on me. And if it gets really wet. It will sag, and bunch up in the bottom of your wall cavity. You can use other insulation materials as well, like cellulose, mineral wool, and recycled cotton. Fiberboard Ceiling Tiles or Ceiling Panels can be a cheaper alternative to Acoustic Tiles (Fiberboard material is a good Audio Sound Absorbent Dampener). It could be use on both the Ceiling and Walls. Of course, the cost of building a real Audio - Video Studio, would be enormous. But, knowing the basic principles, can be very helpful, www.mixonline.com/news/facilities/10-tips-small-room-acoustics/426864. When planning and building a home AV Studio. I like making videos too. I use to mix sound for live bands and have done some audio recording, as well over the years. Here's my music Web Site, donsongs.com/. So, I know, that you can do good Audio and Video Recordings, in many environments. With some decent equipment and a little know how. Such as your previous Videos on the TastyPCTV Channel. They are some of the best Produced and Technically, well done videos I have seen on KZbin. You are also, a wonderful on camera Presenter, as well. So, I hope you are able to build your AV Studio and expect to see even better videos, from you in the future. I find this whole subject, very interesting. Over the years, I have put many interesting How To Videos in my Playlists on my Dweb98 KZbin Channel. But, it's hard to find certain videos again, with the Channel Search Tool. I also have allot of links, to Written material too. Too many to put in this comment. So, I made a Post on my Blog with some links here... donsdeals.blogspot.com/2017/10/building-mini-workshop-studio-garage.html The first four sets of links, have some good info on this subject... Have Fun with your Studio Project... Don

[@jasonsaez3668]

So sorry to hear about the water damage!!! I look forward to seeing progress videos on the garage makeover!!! Good to see you again by the way! :)

[@xxphaethxx]

This is very exciting I am proud of you and what's crazy is seeing your passion and the hard work that goes into it definitely amazing videos to be shooting keep them coming when you can we will be here

[@alphatonic1481]

To be honest you could talk about anything in your videos. Your voice is just so soothing and nice. :)

[@Fingerz831]

Hey Lauren, looking forward to the next video.good to have you back.

[@genojoe3176]

Welcome back, Lauren!!! You've been missed!