DIY Home Addition 14x14 ||START TO FINISH||

[@Heatherotica]

Summer of 99' my father made us kids get up at 7AM and help him build his garage. I hated it. We were all exhausted at the end. I look back now and I'm couldn't be more proud that my family built it. We came together for a purpose and we get to set back and use enjoy. Family is important and it's important that we teach our children how to survive... Teach them how to create. Thanks for sharing the video. I'm a mom of two children. We are about to build an addition onto our home and I'll be the one this time that is rounding up the family (even my father). I hope my children will enjoy it.

[@ronaldkincaid9972]

They definitely won't now. But when your kids grow up, it will be invaluable

[@styme1124]

Great Job! Your wife and family are very lucky to have someone so knowledgeable and capable of doing the work. Priceless.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thank you so much! I just pretend to know what i'm doing 😉

[@franboss8476]

​@@BreakFreeHomestead Hahahahaha. You know that's not true. You're a great craftsman.

[@irmaelenasiguenza7467]

I’m a fan! Great job!! Wish I or my hubby had your skills.

[@tnorth7090]

the hardest part is the permits

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Having issues getting your permit?

[@tedstepanek6571]

Permits easy. The stop/start waiting on inspections in my area is the real momentum killer. Especially when your town is at “Covid-level” staffing almost three years after the onset and everything else has returned to semi-normal

[@Oivat]

Permits? 😂just do it like that my boss doesn’t use permits lol he saves so much money

[@thegrayman69]

If you’re not planning on selling anytime soon - screw the government

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

No permits? Not good at all. If you get caught they will put a stop order on your job and a fine. They can hold you up after that for as long as they want. If you have a fire and you didn't get a permit the insurance will find out a way to get out of paying. If you have it built there inspector can make you tear it down. Ñ

[@Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w]

For additions yes, get permits but stuff inside the house, like bathroom, basement, kitchen renovations you can get away with doing without permits.

[@Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w]

Great job! Nice to see a traditional family where the father builds stuff and takes care of family! God bless!

[@RobJaggers]

WOW, you did an amazing job of detailing the project from start to finish, thanks so much. Real inspiration for me to do our planned room addition. Cheers.

[@alexferr1204]

Oh man I wouldn’t think 3 piers can hold up a whole room like that but I guess it works. Good job by the way

[@lachlannae]

This is me!! The weight is going to just sit on floor joist hangers??? NO.

[@raicebannon1936]

it depends on the size of the room. 3-4 are good for most additions and minimally they need to be 48" deep.

[@mandypowell5948]

I have a 14x40 shed I converted into a 1 bedroom home and I’m looking at adding 2 additional rooms and 1 bathroom to it so my daughter, her husband and their son can live with me as I am getting physically weak and older even at 46 yr old. But, I don’t want to cut the side of my building for a doorway because we would want our personal space. So it would more like a duplex setting. Eventually I will cut through the wall to add a door to make it accessible for both sides. The only thing is my building will set on 2 or 3 center blocks high foundation and the add on will be about 16 inches below my floor level. Then a wrap around porch added with the capabilities of steps and wheelchair accessible ramp on the porch in 2 locations. 1 for crossing among the porch from house to house and then the other for access to the yard. Then I want to build a tornado shelter just 50 feet away from the home with a concrete sidewalk for the wheelchair. But I want the shelter above ground with a dirt mound on top of it. This would be because of water collection and the fear of drowning if the shelter is completely underground. The shelter can also be used for canned food storage for emergencies. I have 5 years to get this all done. Then I want to build another 2 bed 1 bath for my son just in case later in life he will need it. I’m on 5.5 acres so I have plenty of room.

[@jayloy5456]

Time to get to work! Good luck

[@Drew04.20]

I envy you and every person who knows how to build from the ground up. You did an absolutely great job. I’m looking to extend my house on both sides and the back. I want to do it myself but the only thing stopping me is knowing the little extra steps. I might have someone by my side showing me. Great job.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You can do it! Take the time to watch many multiple videos on each step, read, and review regulations to make sure its all set! Exciting times ahead.

[@jking0.o121]

Definitely pay at least one person like myself who would only charge you $25/hr who has done at least 3-4 additions. It will save you so much time and money.

[@TheMagnificentMcphee]

@@jking0.o121can i ask how you got experience?

[@vickyandersen8660]

​@jking0.o121 $25??? I make $20/hr. I wont pay anyone that. What i can do is get a few mexicans from home depot and pay them a little 😂​

[@AT-yj8gl]

@@jking0.o121 i feel like it's hard to find someone who wont rip you off

[@surudog4929]

Job well done. Only the man knows how hard it is to even start and then take to the end. His wife and kids must be real proud of the dad.

[@hellcat1988]

First time in a bit I see someone who knows to hang the joist hangers AFTER having the joists lined up and flush with the top of the ledger board.

[@mikeguim2697]

Incredible!! I wanna do this exact thing. My pitch isn’t as steep though. But thank you so much for this incredibly detailed video! Had to take forever to make

[@ogatkinson6274]

One mistake I saw you made was the orientation of the subfloor plywood sheets, the long axis should have been laid across the 2x framing joists and joints should have been staggered.

[@81970277324]

yeah, I made that mistake in my shop. You can tell when you walk on it. Overlapping joints helps with rigidity. I'll need to put a layer of ply over it to make it less flexible. Ill not make that mistake again.

[@adamturner9552]

It was covering the band with the zip board then having to buy 3 or 4 more sheets to do the foot and a half at the top it left bc he covered the band.

[@gregcrawford1523]

Adding a bathroom to a 12 x 24' shed/bunkhouse, will only be 8 x 10 so not too big....I have built several houses so this should be pretty easy. Great job on YOUR addition! Loved the time lapse and great music! Thanks

[@robs6209]

Congratulations! What a project, love how it turned out. Special kudos to your wife for her support at a very busy time for your family. Been there! Sure you've heard it 1000 times but cherish those times!

[@katinadurham1661]

Love these videos. I have watched them on your addition, so helpful honestly. We have redone a home before completely from the subfloor to the ceilings but never an addition. You showed we really can do it ourselves and make it look amazing!!!

[@Mr67Stanger]

That's an awesome job. I enjoyed watching the entire process. I definitely don't have the skills or physical strength to do it myself, but I picked up a lot for when I hire a contractor, to make sure he does it right. I love how it turned out. You have a beautiful home and family.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks so much! Im glad it provided some value! Check out our other addition, a little bit different.; kzbin.info/aero/PLpFnPv0S_lFvFTVZLBs6MugnMlURUBVs5

[@kolethompson3357]

I wouldn’t suggest hiring a contractor and then explaining to him you know how to make it “right” after a 20 minute KZbin video 😂

[@Mr67Stanger]

😄@@kolethompson3357

[@mohammedalmahawili8470]

Great work your family are lucky to have you,God bless you and your family.

[@NunchakuNinja]

Great job! I will be doing something very similar to yours. My rear outdoor patio is concrete. I will be building right on top of the concrete patio.

[@robertsutton6341]

I really enjoyed this video me and my wife bought a house a year ago and we have been doing the letter remodeling and renovations this video give me a lot of ideas and you covered a lot of bases on the remodeling and addition can't wait to check out your future videos

[@jonfloate3891]

I just bought a house and it had a kitchen addition done....some 40 years ago off the back end of a two story house built in 1940. Now I just signed the papers to purchase it and it can be built up to a two story on top of the kitchen area. It would add another 600 square feet. We'd add a full bathroom and a master bedroom. I came here mostly to see how you did the roof because mine slopes similar and the same direction.

[@devonneoliverSr]

I’m looking to do the same with my kitchen and dining area. This was very helpful and inspiring 🔥🔥

[@scottandbrandeeprevost416]

Hello Sir, I am curious if you were able to complete the same project? I am looking to do the same and would love to pick your brain from time to time as I am about to embark on the same!

[@michelesmith1809]

Congratulations! Nice job! The only part I absolutely hate is that you created a crawl space. I wish you would have filled it with cement. You're very talented though!

[@diggums27]

Thank you! could you add the footage of connecting the ridge line to the roof and what that involves, please.

[@cookingwithSonia-2865]

Left out this most important step, go figure.

[@81970277324]

@@cookingwithSonia-2865 lol, I made the same comment. That crows foot is hard to figure out for a lot of people.

[@keathflohr2480]

This was awesome. I'm wanting to build onto my home and after watching thing, I think I could actually do it! 15x25 foot room wouldn't be too bad afterall.

[@vaelen19]

Trying to plan out a 2nd story addition to turn a smaller bedroom into a master bed and bath, and to add an actual laundry room. Looking at placing the addition over the current covered patio. Its been so long since i built anything though, that im not super confident.

[@richalvarez9807]

That came out great!!! I want to add a master bedroom with master bath and walking closet. How does the permit work?

[@keithallen8458]

Yeah I do have plans for an addition but waiting right now

[@sandramckee6422]

We are planning an addition using your installation video. Thank you for doing the complete build. We are do it ourselves kind of people like you. I believe we get a better outcome. No labor cost..just sweat Equity.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! You guys got this. Super satisfying when you get it all wrapped up. Keep us updated!

[@MUFC98100]

Awesome work! I’m working on a 7’ x 21’ laundry room/ doggie bath area.

[@BILDEMRICH]

This is awesome. I wish I could do something like this

[@baronjutter]

I've been thinking of trying something like this myself. Mostly just a 4-5' bump out on the back of my garage for extra workshop space. It not needing to be house-level finished would make things a lot easier. I'm fine framing and putting in the work, I just get very stressed at the roof part, specially joining up to another existing roof like you did.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You got this! There's some great videos on how to frame it in.

[@aliciajoseph1963]

This is super amazing! I’m in Long Island New York and I’m now looking to extend my master bedroom. I’m thinking to try doing some of it on my own. I’m truly inspired by this…🎉❤🥳

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks so much Alicia! You got this 💪 let us know how it goes!

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

Good luck, Alicia! I’m doing same over in Suffolk.

[@614x2]

Good choice for the exterior sheathing. It has the weather barrier already on it. Fyi, next time stagger the joints in your floor sheathing. No four corners together. it's much stronger.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

RIght?! not to mention the air barrier. For sure, i stagger my joints now 😂 Havnt had any issues with it.

[@edgardoveliz1635]

I am planning to do rehab my sun room but I think the hard part for me will be to find the angles of the roof wood .

[@MostlyPosative-nj5ex]

Happy I found this video. The others were hard to follow. I had to go scroll through a long list of videos just to find the next. After a few times I gave up. Please add numbers to your video titles.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

@@MostlyPosative-nj5ex they should be in order in the playlist.

[@SublimePath]

Dude, the fact that you did this with limited time and on top of all that.. filming it.. crazy! Respect!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks brother! 🤘🤘🤘

[@tightleft37iso56]

I would love to add on one or two more rooms to my house. Right now, our laundry room, pantry, and HVAC are all crammed into a tiny closet. It has a washer and dryer with two cupboards above it along with the hvac system to the side of it. With a big family, the room is stuffed full with kitchen appliances and 3-4 bins of laundry. My wife and I dream of having a big laundry room one day. And pantry space would be nice.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Finally finished, thanks for watching. Hope to see you break free with us! 💪 14x14 Addition Build Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLpFnPv0S_lFt_OJKpV4BHIdVedoTYd388 Yes, it is insulated on the floor, no it didn't make it into this video; kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbHeoR-obycp7s Cost Breakdown kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWaVmKl4fbuJj68

[@madammim694]

you are an amazing young man taking care of your family like this. we are older but i need an addition too, might take us 2 years!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks so much! Wow, you guys got this! 💪

[@dimanoma416]

beautiful addition, especially the use of greenboards for the outer walls. Most contractors would just put regular wooden panels. Goes to show you really go the extra route when you build something yourself.

[@Loonypapa]

Some simple math for a 14x14 addition on three 12" sonotube footings with no flares puts the load on the soil at around 3,300 psf, not including the concrete in the footings. That's high for a lot of states with loamy or silty soil. Did you get a soil test done that said 3,300 psf was ok? Just curious. We had to put the kybosh on a vacation home tear down because of poor soils.

[@_lumberjake]

I’m having a double wide with a custom extra large kitchen willed to me. In the meantime, they suggested I put an addition onto the home for my own separate living space. This would include at least two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and at least 2 bathrooms. I could probably do everything, minus the wiring and plumbing.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Yeah, that could work as long as you can get enough slope for the roof addition, i would be careful adding so much value to a house that you don't legally own yet.

[@monica384]

I’ve watched your video three times. You did an amazing job. Congratulations !

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

No way, thank you so much for the support!

[@raineyd4]

This is awesome! It gave us some great ideas (and inspiration) for tearing down and re-building our garage. Good luck with the channel. I hope to see more in the future!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Awesome, glad it helped! Thank you so much for supporting our channel!

[@ericjdommer]

I like the fact that you used 2x6's cheers. built to last.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Oh yeah, you have to up here with the cold. Even down south for thew extra cost i dont see why you wouldn't as a standard. Its crazy some people have been bumping the walls up to a 8 inch for the extra insulation which is crazy.

[@TheOriginalLaPaul]

Amazing work 💎

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks🤙

[@miltonjohnson4345]

I am no carpenter I am used to do alot of roofing I think you should have double the plywood and put some type of barrier on the underside .you did a good job

[@JLarz]

Great job! I’m a new home owner looking to build my wife a small reading room!

[@benmayo1630]

I need to add a bedroom and bathroom. I bought my childhood home about 2 years ago. The house is close to 100 years old and we only have 1 bathroom for 6 people so it gets tense sometimes😂but there’s no way to add on without having to walk through someone else’s bedroom. Might have to just turn the dining room into a bedroom but the 3rd bedroom is on the other side of the dining room so someone will have traffic through their room so the one can get to theirs🤦🏻‍♂️I guess we’ll have to compromise lol. I enjoyed watching your video. I was thinking of redoing some trim and smaller jobs around my house but I’m not a carpenter, but a steel worker, and came across your video in search of ideas. I will definitely subscribe as soon as I post this comment.

[@michaelmayfield4618]

I like what you are doing. I'm trying to add on a laundry room and a bigger bathroom and walk in closet

[@Lady_Afia]

This is amazing! You are very gifted.

[@susieblanco2722]

Thank you , I’m going to start building tonight

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Right to it, no excuses. I like the attitude.

[@billrichardson5855]

Wow what a great learning video I'm planning on doing an edition myself this summer. You did a great job step by step video I feel more confident now. Thanks!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Glad it helped Bill! Thanks so much for supporting us! 💪

[@cathytenpenny2890]

Be sure to check with your local building codes department before starting an addition.

[@vsgessner]

Great video. Thank you. Just one question: how the insulation to the floor worked? Just that material that goes under the laminate is enough to keep the place warm? Thank you

[@WESTCOAST253]

Thank you for sharing this video with us, great to see a good example! I want to do something similar but probably double the size

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Double the size is a good idea. Gets tight quickly 😂

[@PhillyAllen-l4k]

I’m adding a bigger bathroom to my house and a extra living room. It’s going to be a challenge and take a while but ima get it done. I’m doing 10ft ceilings though while the rest of the house is 8ft. I rather the luxary style added on while I update the rest of the home.

[@Bangbangbigelow]

Great work!! I'm going to go put away my drill and deck screws now. 😐

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Check out the full build here! kzbin.info/aero/PLpFnPv0S_lFt_OJKpV4BHIdVedoTYd388&si=iNQM5GzaEItvONAh

[@johnnydesselle1302]

Curious about the joist hangers attached to the height. That’s a lot of weight with this structure. Backside seems fine with the posts, why not do any to support the joist closest to the house?

[@brianolson3988]

Good on you....Also taking time out to mow the grass!

[@jerrymartin5]

U did an amazing job building an addition on too ur house how much was all of the materials too build the addition

[@rosemagic6931]

I think before attempting to do the frame of the window we should measure the window because most people have problems when they go to buy the window and the standard size does not fit the hole, It will cost more money to customize the window to the right size of your hole

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

I framed the openings for the windows?

[@acid1god127]

I want to build a barber shop but it’s more work then you got here, but I’m motivated to fix it up and set my career up

[@Itz_jay_betchz]

Man, 15 years ago, this was the sound for me building a home in the SIMS

[@friskycrewgerrusty]

Nice, reminds me of my dad, he built additions to their house as well

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thats awesome! It really is a lot of bang for your buck if you can swing it, super satisfying too. 🫡

[@cathytenpenny2890]

Why did you not put down termite pre-treatment, vinyl then gravel underneath your area before starting the decking? Plus you need to insulate under the decking with foam???

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You could do that, the spray foam didn’t make this video. The full video is in the playlist though!

[@lavilla91]

Awesome work! Really appreciate you showing us the process. A lot of skill here. I'd be curious if anyone could offer insights into the choice of foundation. Are those three concrete pillars going to be sufficient?

[@sircaesium3932]

For anyone watching this, you don't need mono-tubes if your ground doesn't fall apart from being too sandy. You can just pour into the hole and mushroom it up top. It will actually be a stronger pier against frost. Mono-tubes create a slick wall and can be pushed up and down vs a rigid pier. However, like I said, if its sandy, then that's another story.

[@senshockey88]

sono-tube* is to protect against frost heave - the slickness keeps the ground from grabbing on to your concrete pier.

[@tylerhowerton8518]

Great job my guy especially all by yourself 👍🏻💪🏻. One thing I seen in the video while flashing the windows 14:10 you put the tape on the sides of the window after the top water could possibly get behind the tape the sides of the window get taped then the top gets taped overlapping the sides well that’s at least where I come from not sure if this is a universal method 😂

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks Tyler! Good catch, yeah i don't tape the bottom anymore but havent had any issues with this yet.

[@alurachambermusic7597]

This is wonderful. Great job. I’m about to do the exact same thing and just found your videos. Love it. I live in NH too. Going to try to build on my existing deck with a lean to roof. Like your 12x24 project.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

No way thats awesome! Better get going before winter. Ensure your footers are sufficient.

[@runshen7723]

Beautiful work!🎉

[@justinrodden6287]

Hello, We are considering a similar buildout thanks to your videos. We are wondering what the plan is with the skirting around the addition? Have you installed anything yet? Would love to to see it if so!

[@Wolf2u2]

We have a cold kitchen floor, would like to know more about 16:39 laying underfloor material. Is it for insulation, how well does it work? Or is it just for cushioning?

[@andys5482]

Nice job mate 👍👍👍

[@Alexzhi1011]

Few questions Why you didn’t stagger subfloor sheets? Is there a crawl space insulation? How are you planning on heating/cooling the addition?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Next time I’d stagger them. Haven’t had any issues though. It has closed cell spray foam and it has a baseboard heater tied into our existing hot water system.

[@virginiaruiz1080]

I’m looking to convert my hose into a second level home all that is in the first floor into the second floor a whole new house upstairs with the interior door in the space off the first floor garage

[@seanyboymoney]

I would love to build a couple of bedrooms on my duplex. The lower leaves were my son lives

[@MrKL83]

I love your video. Just had a new born and need to extend an extra room. Thinking about doing a 14x16. And it's just me. No help except my wife. So I'm thinking anout doing your route. Wish me luck.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

First, congrats! Its going to be super rewarding. You got this! Let us know how it goes or if you need anymore info.

[@matlas1107]

Thanks for the video. Great job, especially on the joining of the roofs. Loved seeing kids running around while their parents were building them a new playroom. What was the reason to build it on peers rather than concrete foundations like the rest of the house?

[@angetodac]

yes, i want to build an 8X16 additional bathroom/laundry/waterheater room. 2 bdr house has a 2 small bath...second bedroom needs its own bathroom with combo washer dryer and separate water heater(instant water heater to take less space)...I want electrikcheating through the floor. do I think I can do it? no. trying to learn. im in Birmingham, Alabama.

[@eleanorkeeler4818]

Great work! What was the insulation you used on your floors? Also, did you insulate below the subfloor as well? We live in four season climate and we are waiting to hear if they will let us use a deck style foundation vs a crawl space

[@paulpickard8327]

Nice series, I only have this compilation. One question is there no insulation in the floor? And yes I think I can do it! This gives me confidence

[@wrednuch]

I am totally amazed by how quickly and simply you can get a wooden house done. Question: how cold is it where this house stands (or any other wooden house)? Would they be any good for cooler climate?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

In New hampshire we get cold snowy winters and as long as your insulation is good and your house doesn't leak like a broken faucet then you're all set. 😂

[@rudyrivera7426]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks Rudy!! 💪

[@elrickpenn]

... Very Nice ! ... I guess you don't need steel in the footing that you poured ? ...

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks! There is 3 3ft rebars in there.

[@elrickpenn]

@@BreakFreeHomestead ... O.k. ... Good ...

[@elijahporter7229]

We are looking to build a roughly 21x25 addition to add two rooms and attach the house to the garage. Do you think the concrete posts you used would be a good idea for this project?

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

I would go with a foundation for something that big

[@gordylee8421]

Were these pressure treated joists? Love the video!

[@LuisMartinez-ck1sw]

I want to add an addition on to my property it will be my first add on!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You got this. Definitely a life changer for me, and it gets easier after the first one.

[@earlofnythe]

Nice job Dude. Good Skills! Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@Constellation00]

Excellent video, good job. Wish i can do that. Keep posting, your awesome.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

You can do it! thanks so much for supporting the channel 🤘🤘

[@bruceprosser8332]

Those clamps are really slick also!

[@jking0.o121]

Great video. About to do an addition onto my 900sq ft ranch.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thanks! Get it 💪💪💪

[@mat_kayyy]

Want to build a little partition to so we can connect the 2 shed tiny home

[@luismanuel5742]

Wow mis respetos necesitas tener un Gran Numero de abilidades para hacer Todo ESO TU familia debe estar muy orgullosa bendiciones

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Muchas gracias por el apoyo Luis, eres el hombre.

[@joshmarsh8793]

Question. So after time how are you going to keep the old home and the new from separating with the kind of footings you used. Wouldn't you want to do it how you would build a house?

[@jasonperry4632]

Such a great video. Well done! Love seeing the fam running around

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for supporting our channel!

[@lexhemart]

Want to build an art studio- storage! I currently live in a 684 sq ft 123 year old cottage- the studio would give me more space! It would be stand alone! Thanks for this amazing video!

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Oh yea, that would definitely be some useful space!

[@thangkima1817]

I enjoyed watching your video, great works. Thanks for sharing.

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@Maxtrash69]

I just want the ability to start a project like this and similar ones and to finish them. Id love to get training but living in ny, its hard 2 find training that dont cost and arm and a leg without wanting ur time but i have a full time job and no one works off hours anymore. Thats why i want to leave ny and try to learn the trades elsewhere