DIY Build a Wall and Add an Extra Room to Home | Bedroom Makeover

The cluttered open space at the top of our stairs transformed into a bedroom with my own two hands! Watch me build a wall, redo a few pieces of furniture and put together a room for my son Theo. Shop Workpro tools and get up to 20% off for their Back to School sale: workprotools.store/collection...
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[@Wrought_Iron_Wolf]

I’ve done plenty of jobs like this, great work! I would just recommend to anyone else looking to take this on: plan ahead for electrical receptacles and to also add insulation within the wall. All the noise from both ends of that wall will go straight through and cause headache down the road.

[@littleripper312]

Yea I would definitely add in insulation, it's so worth it.

[@l.m.dougherty7344]

Great advice 👏🏽

[@molinodeviento8598]

What materials for insulation would you recommend?

[@darkflux]

you can hang drywall by yourself if you learn one trick: measure down from the ceiling a little over 4 feet, and throw a screw in the studs at that height. you can then lift the drywall up and set it on top of the screw, angling the top back towards the wall. adjust it just how you want it and you can screw in each section without needing a second set of hands. learned this the hard way after drywalling a 9 x 14 room pretty much by myself! also, even though it was just between two rooms, i would have still insulated the divider wall. not only is it a good sound damper, but it also insulates the outermost wall from the inner space that much better, so that even if it is cold in the outer room, that cold does not translate as much to the inner area. just my two cents.

[@eagl3ye]

You haven’t lived till you’ve hung 5/8” drywall on the walls and ceiling of a 400 sq ft garage completely by yourself… Never again.

[@yolo4dolo28]

Im a brotha from the city ' just relocated to the country and are in process of framing a wall and a couple other small woodwork jobs ' i found your video very helpful ' im in awe ...lucky hubby❤

[@littleripper312]

The dresser turned out way better than expected! Well done!!

[@sonjadoyle2761]

I love how you were able to save the wood on the drawers AND customize it to the room’s aesthetic.

[@ourhighstreethome9177]

So fresh and airy. I love a neutral palette, it leaves so many decor options and the dresser blends in so seamlessly:)

[@deeruckussolutions8772]

Who is this woman’s husband? Bruhhhhhhhh jesuuuuus what a keeper!!!!

[@rhettskeel7669]

She reminds me of my daughter. My Megan isn't afraid to do these things one bit. She does call me and how how to do it, and she gets it done. The other week she called to ask me how to replace her toilet bowl seal. I explained what she needed what to look out for and she completed the bee's wax seal in 15 minutes with no leaks!

[@emmanueleverett9856]

And Jesus prepared him a helpmate. Good God!😅

[@janicegray9999]

It’s been along time since I’ve built around but my husband and I used to do it together very impressed that you did basically by yourself also I think the dresser turned out gorgeous

[@pman2916]

You made putting up a wall and door frame look easy-peasy. I'm confident I can do this too. Thank you🙏

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

It was easier than I thought!

[@RogerHolden]

If the space is square it's easy - it's amazing how much structure is neither level, square nor plumb! @@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

[@maxmonikac1980]

@@RogerHoldenthat’s is absolutely true!

[@asllabbyhr8332]

I love your videos! Your editing, your voice, your work craftsmanship, to include cleanliness of space during your work. I really respect all of that!! It's so amazing to watch. Thank you for making it look effortless! 🙏💜✨️

[@fernandogabrielcena1200]

Mrs. Melissa: You not only know how to work, but you also have an excellent sense of aesthetics. Congratulations and cordial greetings to you and yours from Argentina. ​

[@jimwalker76]

What a great space. Beautiful job.

[@geoff1971]

Awesome work, especially with the furniture, the light grey stripe was an excellent idea. Amazing content. 👏

[@TheDoctorsubie]

Wow, so impressed by your DIY skills (and bravery to under take this). Your husband and family are lucky to have a live in handy-person!

[@big.g.fromohio3546]

Very nice. I don’t know why you still get nervous, I’ve been watching your videos for some time and I can tell your confidence level is way better just from watching. Besides you have the talent and ideas to fix it if you ruin something.

[@michaelcanagasabey297]

Wow! Great idea connecting the sander to the shopvac.

[@ciarawilkerson2611]

Such a useful transformation to the space!! Great job! Love watching all your diy transformations, you're ideas and work are so inspiring. Keep up the great work!! ❤

[@mjs22]

Wow I'm totally going to make the book shelves on our bed... That's a great idea and saves space in their room

[@williamslorraine7298]

Awesome job! You have inspired me!! Thank you!

[@evildark940]

Awesome to see good job, im adding one to our playroom cause its huge to make another bedroom. Watched this to refresh my memory before going to home depot and get supplies. Been awhile since i done any framing. Thank you.

[@dianeorth1199]

What a COOL bedroom!!! Really nice

[@smartpaul]

Well done, you're great! Your son must be very happy to have his own space!!

[@thomasedwards4315]

Very inspirational! I have been considering some DIY stuff myself and have had reservations about destroying my carpet. But watching you work/making it look so easy is for sure a confidence booster.

[@JohnSmith-ef6rg]

wow very awesome work! I had a basement room that we called the murder room. Dark, dusty, and exposed brick. We framed it and added new lights and now it's a basement pantry since we don't have a lot of room in the house. I wish I could do something more like this with my house but it's pretty much all there. I bought an endoscope to look at some areas that maybe I can get storage rooms out of them.

[@marymorrison2484]

Gorgeous job! Those beds are the best, my son loved his. The addition of the book shelves is genius.

[@Cavaughan57]

This is amazing! I love that you saved the wood on the drawers of the dresser. It would've been cool too, if you could have used similar wood on the bed to match the dresser. But I love the black detailing that updated an out of the box bed into something custom! SOOOOO love the gray paint detail you did!! Great job!!!

[@cthomas025]

Great job on the whole room but I especially love how that dresser came out. The black lines are so simple but a really great accent!

[@kaseyhall8835]

i love the outcome! I would like to see the hallway. So curious how the space looks on the outside of the room

[@anitaseibert3376]

Good for you! What inspiration!

[@yayalu5140]

I enjoyed this vid sooo much!!! Thank you! Very inspiring. ❤

[@The_Shadow_Returns]

Job and a half .. better than some guys I've worked with here in the UK... Good job 👍

[@MrKnotWright]

great job, the only thing missing is the outlet on the new wall, one on each side, per most building codes you should have one every 6 feet so you don't need to have extension cords.

[@maxmonikac1980]

Thanks for the tip. I think That’s the stuff we diyers tend to forget to check. Well, at least me!

[@noshsreqd]

Great job, love how the dresser turned out!

[@nadiemequire]

Wow! You're clearly take DIY to another level. Great job.

[@joseedumont3231]

Wow, the dresser turned out so nice!! 👏

[@redrooster1908]

Great job!

[@dragonflythemusician]

I'm soooo jealous by each step you did and also the tools you used. Keep building!

[@NiNitosix]

Im a grandma and i crochet and occasionally make crafts. 😂 What an inspiration you are!!! I’ve only been brave enough to paint walls.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Very nice, looks good!

[@TheHumbleCarpenter]

Spectacular job!

[@marshall19th]

amazing job you have done! I'm gonna try something without fearing too much.

[@fredsmith6725]

If only all mums were this cool and talented. Excellent project. Nice Edit. 👋😀💪

[@ElleMakesIt]

Love that you built such a cool room for your son!

[@svlz5331]

Wow,love this and awesome job!

[@scampione6018]

Wow, your work has become so smooth, you make it look easy. That dresser rehab alone could of been a video, your results are amazing. Motivates me to keep going on my house flip!

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

I considered breaking that part out into a different video, but I like to give my audience a lot to watch in one video! 🥰

[@1990neill]

i would recommend a new tack strip for the carpet on both sides of new wall to help keep it in place or help against accidents later on. great job and looks better than some *pro* jobs lol :)

[@venicechris]

Great work! Keep it going. Younger people need to know that this is an industry that you can be successful in.

[@samme5513]

Very nice looks cool love it brilliant

[@collef1136]

Wow you go girl! 🤩

[@sierrasherman7949]

Awesome work !!!

[@johnnewby2043]

That dresser is awesome!

[@YoungerDreyfuss]

You do a really great job with everything. I always loved doing DIY projects. Keep up the awesome work!

[@adrinikaatkinson5342]

I will be doing the same in my den in my new build. I don’t have experience. I will also add a pocket door with framing to make it look arched. Wish me luck 😅

[@acts2.387]

Ok? You did amazing!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@landonlakes4782]

Looks great

[@shineeye4896]

Never cease to amaze me! Pretty work.

[@jmluecke]

Great job! I've made one room in my current garage a few years ago. Moving and need to make another room and brush off the dust as how I did it. Thanks!

[@lindasells4476]

Great job

[@OTKP]

Very Motivational! Great Work!

[@bobbyprivate]

Love that about the wire. That happens to me every-time, I come across diy mistakes and issues working around old items in the build.

[@BenSatchwell-bu3vi]

Really good job, I'm doing my first one this weekend and got loads of good tips here thank you

[@rmd9032]

Awesome job Melissa!!! Almost as awesome as you!

[@horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440]

Thank You...amazing work...

[@ZeeWatcher1000]

I love your channel! The attention to detail is amazing!

[@jimrodriguez7640]

Amazing job!

[@SilvialilianaVargaslairana]

Wow home renovation magic! The end result looked professional and chic.

[@sjiadyasmr]

Amazing

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That's so cool!

[@realityblooms]

Soooo cool, thanks for vid!

[@chickpea2920]

Wow I loved this

[@lorithomas3129]

You are amazing! This came out so good!

That dresser! Would watch you buy old furniture and revive them anytime, such a cool transformation.

[@darrellbrown8547]

Nice job!

[@Corndog642]

Great job! That dresser turned out so good! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PoisonJarl71501]

Very nice job. Frog tape is nice, but yellow can be tricky. If you put the tape on then brush a light coat of the color Underneath, it’ll seal the edges. The way the green frog tape bled on the bed frame can be avoided with a tiny amount of clear siliconized Alex caulking on the edges, then wiped off.

[@AstrologyCarnival]

so many great tips thanks for inspiring us all!

[@Creative22222]

Great, don't hurt your hand, thank you very much for your efforts, dear friend❤❤❤💯💯💯👌👌👌👌

[@jshepard152]

Melissa "doesn't know what she's doing" yet can do anything. You are too humble. Room looks nice!

[@designunlimited6215]

Love, love, love that dresser! As for the wall, that's amazing. Well done! I tackle a lot of DIY but cannot do those big jobs that require a second person as I live alone and I'm almost old enough to be your grandmother now too! I had a similar wall built recently to divide a large open room at the top of my stairs to create a bedroom plus home office. However, I had to hire a contractor do the framing and plasterboard of the basic wall and door opening. I then took over to finish off some of the trim, as well as a small window. Plus painting, glazing etc. I agree it always feels so satisfying. I envy how in USA you are allowed to tackle electrical. Here in Australia, we have to employ qualified electricians to get a certificate of compliance. Can make a job expensive. 😟 I've been a subscriber for some time and love your inspirational videos.

[@janettealbizu6266]

I love it so beautiful

[@LoreDeluge]

Thanks for posting. I want to do an large upstairs room into two.

[@willo8127]

Wow You did an amazing job

[@topaussiebloke7484]

Well done, that came up a treat!

[@rayreyes2490]

Great JOB!! brave lady

[@m1st01]

I don't know if I need more energy or flexibility, but just clearing up the clutter and getting things ready to build seems like such a big chore. It was nice to see you get past that point. Then I saw what I didn't expect! The carpet we have in our house is something I've wanted to replace, but really get rid of, for a long time as it was owned by older people and had been white or whiter at one time. I then saw that your carpet matched and I felt less behind on things. Amazing job, it helps with getting through the stuck moments of tiring out or not starting because the wall in front of you seems too high, and I don't mean a physical wall. Love he modern look, and I wish to work over my house to make it modern styled myself.

[@lily3323]

I’m soo impressed how cool

[@Jack-mz7ox]

This is awesome!

[@Starrs1825]

Nice work!

[@raymondtuazon9843]

I've learned another new thing from you.thanks.

[@Jrmint568]

Dang very nice 👍🏼👍🏼

[@didtoknan8128]

Great job ! I can't wait to see you tree house video !

[@AMERICANA-BOOMSTICK]

You done good!

[@lightoftheolive6800]

Nice work

[@lohdoveluvfilms]

This was absolutely inspiring!

[@fixandfoodgman6987]

Good job

[@bboyprolific617]

Well done.

[@hyung6664]

Thumbs up to the beast handling wood without gloves, the idea of splints in random situation still frightens me when I got one right through my nails once. Great video!

[@rdublu8374]

good job!

[@d.t.b3223]

Wow, it looks absolutely amazing, you did a great job well done 👏🦔🌻

[@venezuelasantodomingo2284]

Perfect, excellent 👍