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[@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360]

The AC adapter was the only reason I was considering buying that saw, now I'm definitely not. Thanks for taking one for the team😅

[@motherfudger6664]

Metabo HPT does something similar and I haven't heard any reports of theirs failing yet.

[@isidrorojas467]

The new generation 12 inch flexvolt is a beast also look into it

[@myronsmith2114]

My batteries and charger got stolen off the job . All I have is the 120 volt power cord left. Count down to disaster

[@christophercrawford2736]

Same here. Guess I’ll opt for the new 60v battery only one instead.

[@amac4170]

Exactly, the flexibility to use ac or batteries is key. Any company not meeting MY needs will be discarded. If my interests are not their interests, bye bye.

[@jrobie8375]

As a past Architectural Designer, I would go with the Boss and center the fireplace on the seating area. The area where the single door is on the right is dead space (or hall area). We would design living spaces like that all the time. As much as you want to center it on the whole wall... you only see the wall area when you walk into the room from the front and not the single door. Hate to say it... The Boss Is RIGHT! lol good luck, the house is looking great.

[@rsfields2009]

Ive been in the Design Build business for 25 years. With your ceiling height and layout, i would ditch the french doors on that wall and replace the window on the side with one. Center the fireplace as the misses suggested, 8-10 ft tall built-ins on either side that tie into the mantel of your choice, over mantel above with space for your TV, windows above built-ins on either side of over mantle. Center coffered ceiling from that.

[@pitsnipe5559]

I like that, can visualize it in my mind.

[@chrissargentson3802]

Agree. No more windows or doors on that side. Fire place with built in shelves with tv off to the side (not above the fireplace). Open the other side (left of the old fireplace) with bifold doors and put deck entertainment area out there.

[@sblack48]

You need some drawings/sketches so that you can visualize these things. With visual aides the right answer will jump off the paper

[@myronsmith2114]

Why do they want more windows. One side of the room is completely glass

[@Defofone]

I’m happy to see your KZbin channel is paying off and you’re able to do more things for your family!

[@markfialkowski4388]

I have been using festool for about the last 8 years. I am a painter at a hospital and when I have to do drywall repair they're sander is incredible and also their dust extractor. Our infectious control nurse gave me a thumbs up on a dust extraction. I am able to use it in sensitive areas where they can have no dust. They're HEPAA filter is incredible

[@timforgot]

I bought the drywall sander (the expensive one, not the old one) and the Wen I had has the same extraction performance with mesh discs. I also have the Makita with the roller wheels (the older one with the same model number, not the round one) and it's worse than both re extraction, but handy for corners. Also, the Fein Turbo 1 is ~$220 if you get coupons on Zoro and with a separator, which you'll need anyway unless your kink is paying for consumables), is every bit as good as any Festool DE.

[@timforgot]

BTW, I love the Dominos (both of them). I'm not a Festool hater lol.

[@zeff1015]

I loved my Festool sander until the day the pin in the brushes left me without a functioning sander.

[@notalenthere]

The prob with the double French doors is then you need a walkway which will really eat up the floor space. I don’t think you would be able to put a sectional in the remaining space.

[@petervavaroutsos449]

I think the fireplace centered in the smaller area to the left and one french door to the right is better. It will keep the seating arrangement out of the walkway and will look better visually in my opinion.

[@ChuckBronson100]

Hi Richard, I believe that the fireplace flu is like a twist lock fitting. Looks great and I think you should add a zip line.

[@Choppr7]

FYI - you are supposed to use the yellow Teflon tape for gas lines.

[@dans381]

The no sugar diet is working, you can see the change over the last little while, you look younger & healthier, keep it up... Getting rid of that mess in the corner was the best decision for that room. I like the idea of the two french doors on either side of fireplace. Sketch up some ideas & share them with us.

[@hunter-yy3ob]

Hi Richard and Ashley, I personally would centre the fire place and put windows either side . turn the glass windows you have into the french doors that way you can maximise the the whole layout in the room as you would have a focal point of the fire as the main and the garden as a secondary. just my 2pence worth from and interior design point of view hope this helps . All the best and stay safe .

[@ClassicNathan]

Man, that's a hard decision to make. But I definitely think for your room, it's the right call. The live-ability of the room is going to improve greatly. Honestly, unless you really love the fireplace, you should consider removing it completely. With the french door, the window, the stairs, and the TV...you have enough focal points and the fireplace just adds more. I'm in the same boat with a fireplace, window, 3 entrance/exits, and the TV. I just haven't pulled the trigger on removing the fireplace. We love the mantle for decorations and home-e-ness, but in 18 years we only used the fireplace 3 or 4 times.

[@brianrowe6435]

I think if you drew up the room in sketchup, and draw in the couches and everything, it might help to see which position you need to go! BTW that fireplace in the corner seems like it took up a lot of space! Doing a great job with the renovations!

[@kevinintheusa8984]

We just did a remodel and removed french doors in our living area because we could never get the furniture to work out correctly and someone was always tracking in from the deck into the living room. We made it a window and are much happier.

[@robl4079]

Wait....they charged you to fix a known issue?!

[@jameslastname9171]

Right?!? They better be giving a coupon for the cost of the saw.

[@bigredgreg1]

Not to mention he made the original purchase to have the AC adapter option for which he paid a premium price above the battery-only option. Now they charge him an additional $300 to correct a manufacturing defect and tell him to forgo the option he already paid extra to have. 🤦‍♂️

[@markwalsh9883]

Yep, that kind of thing was the end of DeWalt for me.

[@joelawton123]

I just don’t understand these tool companies, they want people to buy into their ecosystem but whenever it comes to service, they seem to fall short. Not just tool companies to be fair

[@Bynming]

@@sdbutlerredux3177 he kept decorum but he told us all about Dewalt's BS without complaining. You were able to make up your own opinion without being told what your opinion should be. It's fine.

[@michaelcirincione9378]

For the tv, make sure it wont get washed out with light on either side.

[@rf8driver]

Our TV is on a West wall with windows on either side. Might as well forget watching until the sun goes down. The shades are no help. Stan S

[@josesalgado942]

when youre a little further along, I would use some cheap masking tape to mock up the fireplace and tv position and size, it will offer you with some perspective. Also, if you keep that ceiling fan fixture, it may influence where the center of your room is an how things line up.

[@18twilliams]

The wife is right in the fact of a window will give you a better seating layout where a door would look balanced! It's a personal decision. it depends on what you have planned for the outside. That would be a plus for the 2 french doors!

[@jamesrobertgrimes]

I'd be pissed with DeWalt over that. $300 bill after the cost of the cordless milter saw and adapter for a know issue. Now he's got an adapter that can't be used along with the frustration of keeping extra batteries when there's site power.

[@linnsoltwedel]

Agree! I would not accept this. I would want my money back and get something that works.

[@mlowe30]

I would recommend a modular sectional. That would allow you to change seating as needed. Remodel going great!

[@nkyryry]

Personally I would just center it and leave the wall alone as far as adding windows & doors. Look how well lit that room already is. I definitely would NOT do French doors on both sides of the fireplace. That’s just redundant and getting carried away. But I agree that corner needed to go.

[@homesteadorbust]

My guess is they would wanna open them up and bring the outside in. But I'd rather see more wood details so he'd lose that walla space to do that. So I agree there.

[@cbarr0288]

Personally I would think about built in shelving on the sides

[@cbarr0288]

I would potentially put a large slider in the middle of that window wall . Depending on how crazy they want to get.

[@thomasfholland]

Yeah I started using the festool brand back in 2003! I still have a couple of other tools that aren’t festool but they’re still my favorite manufacturer. And I’ve never ever had any issues with them.

[@mandyleeson1]

I think someone from DeWalt should watch this and jump in quick with some reparation. Great idea of Ashley's to pull out the faux fireplace thing. Only thing to remember I guess then, is balance and usable wall space - i.e. not too many doors. It's going to be terrific.

[@olivervanaudenhaege4291]

To help decide how to place the fireplace/tv, place your existing furniture in the room the way you would place the new sectional. With the furniture in place, the location of the fireplace should become shelf evident. You are lucky in that u can play around with different layouts in the actual room. Great channel. Great content. I also agree with another comment to forget Frnch doors and place windows higher on the wall.

[@arthurmcdanielsen7489]

Richard, you got the right idea, cutting them with the track saw. That's exactly how it's done. The only difference is on long boards, you make perpendicular cuts to make those boards shorter (so you lessen your work), but other than that, you're a regular professional floor guy. Awesome job like always.

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

I'd recommend Brent Hull as a designer, he rules.

[@jonvanlandingham2538]

I like the idea of french doors on both sides. I think it would look really nice for hosting indoor/outdoor parties. I am really looking forward to seeing that indoor/outdoor fireplace. That would be sick!!!

[@eliascruz9757]

My brother you a Blessed Man A wonderful wife a blessed man with a beautiful family kids an Dogs an you family working with you an you with them as one person!!! Many Blessings in Good Spirits!! POW 💥 Good Spirits

[@33Stonewall]

Great videos. I have owned a TS55 and RO90 for 3 years. Best money spent. The quality of the Festool sanding discs is excellent also. Be sure to register the warranty, I have never had to use mine but from what I hear the after sales service is not bad also(from Festool). The one issue I found with the RO90 is that the dust extraction hose does get in the way a bit especially on small projects, but it works VERRY well. With the TS range are very easy to change blades and the systainer has nice slots for the spare blades. I found that swapping blades between rip and cross cut spares the motor.

[@Maxkil]

good work! so much more space now!

[@kevindoyle4521]

I’ve done too many projects like yours. You will be so blessed when it it done right.

[@joecliffordson]

I came for the finish carpentry. You and Brent are so refreshing to the new build world. Your wife is gorgeous and so brave climbing for filming. I think she should be the star of the channel. You two are good together. Thank you for your dedication to the trade and for sharing your knowledge. What are those miter clips in your other video called and where do you get them?

[@ithinkmynameisian]

If that ceiling fan stays up, the fireplace needs to stay centered with it. If you’re getting rid of the fan and not putting another fixture there, either option should work for the fireplace and look good

[@Caleb-li5pl]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing all this stuff.

[@teddybeardesigns]

I vote for French doors on the right side and a sort of faux French door (double 7 foot tall windows) on the left. That way you keep uniformity but you don't have to keep the left side open to be used as a door it would help the seating and still give you a uniform layout. Build up the moldings and tie the windows and doors together across the entire wall going over the fireplace and tieing in as well. You're building the doors and windows you can make it whatever you want.

[@mathman0101]

You won’t go wrong with Festool. With the larger orbital saw you will be able to finish floors as well it’s superb in that regard as well. I don’t call it cool aid if you spend once and it’s robust and you have great customer service and warranty service.

[@ericbreckenkamp976]

When Dewalt treats a KZbinr like that, imagine how they’ll treat you.

[@dalemotyl8978]

We need more Ashley. You two a great together. Do what the boss says and center within the stair wall

[@glennjonesnc673]

What a great couple, enjoy watching your house transformation.

[@jonnydoebler1372]

I had the same thing happen to my dewalt last year. I wish I had a factory service near me. It cost me over $500 for Acme to repair it. Good to know that the adapter causes issues. Mine was plugged in when it burned up too. Thanks for the info

[@jp34604]

My vote goes to centering the fireplace referencing the seating area as the Boss said (as if you really thought you had any say in the matter Ha LOL!) and not having ANY windows or doors on that wall, but rather blowing out all the windows on the left-hand side wall and putting in either a sliding French glass door ... Or better yet a big-ass Cali-style bifold glass door/wall and build out a patio on that side of the house to seamlessly extend the living room outside to the infinity pool and outdoor kitchen!!! :) !!! .

[@garybarchas4984]

Lmao!

[@DaleKuester]

Richard, tossing in my 2 cents. Figure furniture plan first, foot traffic pathways etc . Maybe an L shaped couch and coffee table centered on the new fireplace which will likely be centered between the single french door and left wall. TV mounted above a Richard's special full leg mantle with quartz slab surround on face of fireplace. Go to your local slab fabricator to see what he has for remnants to help the budget. Being this wall will be the focal point of the room, might consider nickel gap, batt and board or combination of both to breakup the tall wall. If this isn't in the budget, maybe Windsor One might comp you for the exposure? Awesome material. Your false beam idea is great to help lower the ceiling and add more interest. Once the beams are mapped out you can layout your recessed lighting, surround sound speakers and reposition HVAC ducts after you demo the drywall ceiling. Be sure to recess a pocket for the TV mount/plug so TV sits flush on wall.

[@weekendwarrior3420]

I've just removed the exact same thing from the exact same corner. But mine didn't even have a chimney, so it's just gone for good. If the next homeowner wants it he can cut out the new flooring and put it back anywhere he wants :-)

[@nickrutter6875]

RO 90 was one of my favorite sander purchases. 🤟🏼We had a running joke about putting christmas lights on the scaffolding in my house during the remodel. Living in scaffolding sucks especially when you walk into it at night

[@jimmychengdu]

nice, Finish Carpentry and interior designer Ashley -two great minds on a collaborative effort

[@dobbsd6737]

you both are killing it! Ashley, looking great long time viewer, first time comment, lol, you are both killing it!!

[@joesimpson6105]

Bro, you all should do a nice in wall electric fire place (long rectangular one) with the French doors. You have the space and with bring balance with hint of modern. Love the work and thanks for all the how to videos. I have learned a lot! Good luck!

[@mag4973]

Love it that your wife is getting more comfortable with the videos! While you do a great job and I learn a lot, she brings some added fun into them!

[@athhud]

I certainly enjoy the videos more if I can look at her and only listen to Richard. :P

[@joeclark2514]

@@athhud Show more respect for his wife.

[@steelbrad]

@@joeclark2514 Agreed Joe. Some people like athhud have no class.

[@athhud]

Define respect. Because I don’t think it means what you think it means.. . . You freaks can go march with bitter lonely women at their “protests” if you like, but here in reality most of us understand that women are far easier on the eyes than men. Only in 2023 could a very innocent compliment to a man’s wife offend complete strangers.

[@sarabates2046]

Agree with windows on each side of the fire place, French doors can be annoying with kids tracking in and the doors have to swing into the room. Thanks for sharing your remodel projects with us. I enjoy seeing Ashley with you on the channel. And Richard your on a diet 🤣😂😃 you don’t look like you need it.

[@csc9]

I suggest messing with the design in sketchup (free). It's pretty easy to learn and really helps to you visualize the 3D space. I could do it for you if you'd like-I just need dimensions for everything. My recommendation is the french door on the right and the fireplace on the left (centered on the seating area). Maybe windows up high on the wall.

[@garybarchas4984]

Draw out a scaled bird's eye floor plan. Ignore the wall openings. (except those which must stay)Cut out colored pieces of paper to scale for each piece of furniture in the room and move them around until you like the flow. Everything else will be added accordingly ie....windows,doors,rugs etc.

[@chriscostello3215]

Thanks for all the years of content - love your channel. I also enjoy your wonderful family and great house. A couple of ideas for you to consider - 1) Is the fireplace a "must have"? You are in TX and I lived in Houston for 7 years and we literally never used our fireplace - just made the area too hot. Another thing is that as the wall gets wider (i.e. the final width after you remove the corner), I think you'll find the fireplace you currently have is too small and it will look a off-scale in that wide of a wall. 2) have you considered a nice "built-in" for the wall with some cabinets and shelves? Building the cabinets and shelves would make for some great content too! Good luck, though I don't think you need it. You guys have a great eye for style and taste; love everything you are doing with the house.

[@jamesalexander8368]

When I become the architect plus contractor I like to draw lots of pictures. Sometimes even building a cardboard model to get perspective. I personally like the idea of French doors and balancing them with the fireplace. But the choice is yours.

[@JT_70]

When I was in high school I broke the 5th metacarpal in my hand hitting something. Months after it healed I was having fun punching thru Sheetrock tearing out a wall. I discovered the hard and painful way that there was a horizontal 2x4 between the studs. My doctor was angry when he saw that I had again broken the same bone in the same area. Richard, I wouldn’t punch thru drywall if I were you. We had a corner fireplace in two of our homes. It was a waste of space in each home.

[@thomasmassey3080]

I think it's time for some Lime Green paint color in your shop!😅

[@farmhousehandyman5798]

So fun to do that floor again haha!My buddy and I always say when we make a change later in the project, “Why do it once, when you can do it twice!”😂

[@UncleIvan1]

makita 40v sir, will not be disappointed. plus you already have the saw

[@ecarrillo71]

Richard I love what you do. I'd say you may want to bring in an interior designer to look at the entire project before you do anything else. Sometimes bringing in an expert really makes the difference. Can't wait to see the progress.

[@Yannis2022]

Cut a cross in each board to be removed with the track saw. That way, you can also remove a simple board in the middle of the flooring.

[@meyer629]

Love the Dogs reaction, like "you guys are nuts!" Lol!

[@metsfaninct]

I almost bought that dewalt because of the dual power. Went with Milwaukee and haven’t had issues.

[@LoneStarMillennial]

Love this family, one of the best role model ones on KZbin!

[@MrBim10]

Great project, all the best, bud

[@affiliate56]

That is amazing I’m happy for you 👍

[@paulinemonastero322]

I’d love to see what’s on the other side of all these walls. 2 sided fireplace with outside sitting space sounds great but I honestly think you are taking away floor walk through space by adding 2 french doors. Can you put a double French door on another wall and have a walk around to the back sitting area to enjoy fireplace? Love your channel.

[@daveloderhose874]

We have the same situation fireplace in the corner I like to take out . Do a couple of mockups and tape out furniture on the floor.

[@ahodamahingan1698]

Definitely can relate to trying be the builder, architect, designer all in one. I’ve been able to utilize home designer software in the past to help visualize. I would like to start using a program again but I haven’t found any that I like, and trying to learn google Sketch-up has not been easy for me.

[@scioli700]

Congrats on 500k+ subs 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@2smoothku]

I’ve got 3 festool sanders… no looking back. ETS 150 EC, DTS 400 REQ, and RO 150 FEQ. Not sure if you have a Festool dust collector but they’re a game changer with Bluetooth.

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video !!

[@rac2664]

It’s a visual thing, u need to center the tv and French doors on the back wall. Here is the why, as soon as you walk through the narrower opening a walk iinto the great room it needs to be centered otherwise your mind will see it off centered if you center it on the narrower opening. That’s my opinion, but it’s your house in the end of the day. Good luck, I love your channel.

[@kalc1f3r]

This is an awesome channel!

[@flameshift9716]

Cut channels along the length of the boards and pull it out in sections. That way you don’t have to fight the holding power of the glue against the entire board. You may have to create your own joints as to not have to remove a whole board that is really long. There is a method to lacing into existing flooring. Might try sources like the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). We are happy to help! Skilled trades build America! Enjoy your channel, thanks!

[@hudadams4130]

Scratch the double doors and make a single 8 footer. because of the height of the room it'll look better and save wall space for furniture. Match windows on left side of fireplace.

[@biblejournaling66]

Chargers are notorious for using half-wave rectifiers instead of full wave bridge rectifiers to charge batteries so the motor would not be getting true D.C. not sure if that is the case, but you would think the manufacturer would know that.

[@milesanthonystaub9435]

I would center fireplace between existing door opening and left exterior wall then add 2 windows centered in 3rds like how you wanted your French doors but put them at second story height. So when you are at top of steps you get that pop and will help tie together that giant space and give great natural light !

[@danieldurkton2942]

I see a new cordless Festool miter saw in the near future..😂 Everything looking good. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Have a great week!!!

[@danieldurkton2942]

Y?

[@DennisMathias]

I'm still not getting why you would put a tv above a fireplace.

[@milwaukeemikee4063]

Good call absolutely a good move. I would also suggest at least a 42 inch gas fireplace that’s a big room and the one you have is waaayyy to small! Wish you well on the remodel you are more than capable!

[@neilgreene]

Totally feel hear about the corner mucking up the room vibe!

[@tiilli]

festool is the best love them so much

[@Mopardude]

Here is an idea for you. Center it the way she wants to, but add the other french doors you want to that other wall. Best merger of both your ideas.

[@jcsrst]

there's no turning back now, those systainers have a way of multiplying 🤣

[@Scomelbasses]

I agree with your wife. Center the fireplace on the narrower entry walls, not from where the door is.

[@jwar2163]

There is a blade for the SDS that is designed to remove glue. I pick one up at Lowes made by Bosch

[@marley8318]

ive torn out hundreds of floors, glue down wood is the worst. normally i cut lines every 4 inches with a skillsaw then use a demo hammer to pop out small pieces at a time.

[@stephenjas7460]

I would have to agree with putting the fireplace centered with the exterior wall. Essentially you would only be losing approximately 2ft (dividing the difference im assuming it's 4ft). Aesthetically I think it would be more appealing especially when the beams are installed. Having a focal point like a mantle and fireplace will allow easier planning for beam placement. That wall will always be the focal point of the room. Goood luck and I look forward to the progress.

[@sdfg88]

I recommend the festool cyclone separator for the Makita vac. It will pay itself off from the less dust bags you buy

[@xinixxagnix201]

Festools Cyclone is a realy no go

[@Sans_Solo_]

This was a good decision to remove the corner fireplace....Looks good. Tho remember if you put two French doors on the new flat wall with fireplace in middle and TV on top there will be a lot of light on that wall and may be difficult to view the tv picture during the day.

[@bng9423]

Design and layout of space is always hard for me, I wish you the best.

[@bobvrnr]

Always center your focal point from the entrance your guests will use, i.e., the front door.😊

[@donnadimeo]

From the perspective of the landing above the room. I suggest getting rid of the fireplace completely. If you want to do a mantel, do it to house the tv, and center it on the wall. That will be the focal point. You can also put doors on the mantel to close it up when you don’t want to see the tv. You can do a whole wall of trim on that wall, maybe with book cases and storage, or just an accent. Put the French doors where you have all the windows, on the left side of the room as you are looking at the mantel from the landing. If you want fire I suggest an out door fire pit that you can see through the windows on the left hand.

[@diyhalloweenprops]

Those are really nice! 😜😜

[@erickjimenez4984]

I would center the fireplace and do build ins on both side of the fireplace with your skills I know you can do something amazing.

[@motherfudger6664]

Freeing up floor space is always the best. Hard to say with the rest of the room though without actually being there. Feels like it needs some windows.

[@lizzapaolia959]

😁 nice house 🏠. Floors look nice.

[@skyenoodle]

Two 8’ tall doors on each side is the way to go. Even though technically the room is narrower, with a “hallway” on the right, it will seem much more balanced and actually make the room feel bigger if you treat the outside wall as the room width and center the fireplace on it. Figure out the width of the fireplace first, then go with whatever width door looks best, don’t be afraid to go to 4’ or 4.5’ wide on the doors to get the feel right. The taller and narrower door will help with the proportions of that wall.

[@davids6075]

I’ve had my 12” flexvolt for a little over 5 years. I’ve only ran it with batteries. Never had a problem. I would buy another one immediately if that one failed. I’ve been building houses and remodeling houses for 23 years. I’ve seen battery tools come a long way .

[@ivanbagual]

Sick video

[@pcatful]

Build out for the fireplace on the exterior to save space. The high wall is a challenge for the flue. You don't have to go up to a full chimney. It can be a wall termination vent. But not clear how that will look outside, since we don't know what's out there. Are you planning on a patio cover? That might give you a place to stop the flue. Get Brent to sketch something up. Look at electric fireplaces.

[@weekendwarrior3420]

It's not a fireplace if it doesn't have a fire. The electrician will probably cost a fortune too to pull a thick wire through walls.

[@pcatful]

@@weekendwarrior3420 No it IS fake, but so is gas in its way. They run on 110v which will be in the wall anyway. You don't need to run a gas line and an exhaust flue--so WAY less expensive. But if you don't like it, I understand. Some people do.

[@mikeensing9860]

I have to agree with Ashley on the fireplace placement. The space to the right acts more as a hallway than part of the room.