Fixing a Boring House

Brent helps a client fix a boring house. By adding classical and historically authentic elements, the house is transformed to something special.
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[@Fedgery007]

I love these episodes! I could watch hours of these. Brent is so brilliant.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thank you.

[@florentinodelarosa1207]

Me too!

[@blibra1]

LOVE this series! Please stick with them!

[@BrentHull]

WIll do. Thank you.

[@bigbob3772]

How do I get MY house to look this good?!!! Sign me up.

[@rogerhodges7656]

Your changes take the house from "good to great." Your thinking on the changes keeps this from looking like any "new construction" build, to being something special. I look forward to seeing what happens with the rest of the house.

[@BrentHull]

Cool. Thanks.

[@tc9148]

You’ve taken it from builder/architect blah to fabulous. Love how you explain exactly why you make changes and how it creates a building narrative. Please do continue these each week. I learn so much from every one. The original design was just computer copying and pasting standard elements that lack all the historical architecture that you have added.

[@BrentHull]

Good. Thanks for the feedback.

[@colesargent7676]

I've said it before, but I love these "fixing" videos. Please continue to make them!

[@BrentHull]

Will do! Thanks.

[@manm2003]

I never get sick of these!!

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thank you.

[@jeffnhelen]

These series are an amazing juxtaposition to the typical Build show videos that talk about cutting edge products and building science. Just like your designs bring a story and history to these homes, likewise, your videos bring superb storytelling of historical craftsmanship to the Build show team. Keep up the great work Brent!

[@BrentHull]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the feedback.

[@slickmcCool]

Definitely not bored with these videos.

[@BrentHull]

Cool. Thanks.

[@markpalmer5311]

Speaking to my design sense, which is great, because I don’t speak the language! Thank you!

[@BrentHull]

Nice, thanks.

[@beverlyboys73]

I really like the design videos. It gives another dimension to just building and fabricating.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!

[@jameshobbs6092]

Fricking love it! Not tired at all.

[@BrentHull]

Cool. thanks.

[@eh_bailey]

Lots of great tips, Brent!

[@BrentHull]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spencer04629]

Keep up the great work Brent. The uniformity of the original design contributed to a slightly stale appearance. Your changes add welcome character and intrigue which brings life to the design

[@BrentHull]

Much appreciated!

[@dwoodbury]

I love these design videos. Please keep them coming. I love seeing how you improve the designs!

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thanks.

[@vinht23]

Keep these episodes coming.

[@BrentHull]

Will do! Thanks.

[@alexchen5231]

I really enjoy these design videos. Thanks, and please continue making them.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks, will do!

[@CalebShelburne]

Love these videos. So helpful to see real examples and solutions.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. THanks.

[@kevinbezat6417]

Big improvement, great series, keep ‘em coming!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks! Will do!

[@bestpilot98]

I absolutely love these design series videos. Thanks Brett!!

[@BrentHull]

Glad you like them!

[@pagecourts1474]

Love that you made the columns more substantial and eliminated so much wall to wall glass. I read somewhere thar too much glass gives the impression that there is not enough visual strength to give a sense of support. Also, as an interior designer, I find that the long expanses of glass make it difficult to place furniture so that the room looks balanced. Very nice improvement. I love your work/videos.

[@BrentHull]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RenovationFarmhouse]

Brent, fascinating thought process. Keep these videos coming!

[@BrentHull]

Will do. Thanks.

[@ltandrepants]

def gabled parapet! nice work!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@michaelbissen1946]

Enjoying the videos!!

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thanks.

[@andrewkennedy9704]

Love these videos.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@QuadRatSquad]

You have such a deep knowledge and a great sense of style. I love watching your videos!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback.

[@nated1971]

Love these videos......almost as much as trash talking bad designs

[@BrentHull]

haha Thanks.

[@torenrocks]

Much better!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!

[@mbryan4964]

So good. I favor the leftside version. I think i would like the new roof line and visual element of the attic balustrade. The floor to ceiling windows are dope for me. The red-lined marked up elements you explain from good-to-ggreat are 👌 fab.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for the feedback.!! Much appreciated.

[@error-xn7hn]

Very fun. It would be nice to do a follow on video in a couple years when this house is built. :)

[@BrentHull]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@schauv07]

Bravo

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!

[@Northmanson1066]

Another great show, thanks Brent!

[@BrentHull]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pcatful]

I'm enjoying them. Going to steal, uh, borrow your ideas.

[@BrentHull]

Haha. Please do.

[@jaybutera3353]

Thanks for this video. I really appreciate your insights on how the details can make or break the overall feel of the building.

[@BrentHull]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@christopherstreet2214]

I love this series 🎉

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikechan231]

I’m always amazed at how the changes help the look, balance, and style of the house. It didn’t seem bad but boy does it look better with your suggestions. Great work!

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thank you.

[@spencer04629]

If you end up doing the back elevation for the clients, please upload that too! You touched on carrying over that same treatment, but I would enjoy seeing it anyway. If you're able to sum up the client's feedback in a future video that would be interesting to hear as well.

[@BrentHull]

Will do. Thanks.

[@Gab_deb]

I absolutely love this. Keep it coming!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you! Will do!

[@risalangdon9883]

Definitely makes a big difference! I like how your design not only makes the door appear stronger. But it also manages to soften the overall appearance of the entire face of that side.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for that.

[@kevinobyrne8020]

Great videos- These have helped concrete my recent decision to apply to study architecture. As far as I can find, nobody with this level of knowledge is sharing it this way. Many thanks.

[@BrentHull]

Ok, but go to a school that appreciates classical design. Some of these modern schools will not train you properly. Notre Dame is a good start. Good luck.

[@kevinobyrne8020]

@@BrentHull Nice one. Thanks again

[@andy4717]

I look forward to these. Great videos!

[@BrentHull]

Ok, good to know. Thanks.

[@crossroadschronicles4647]

Nice improvement

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@miketackabery7521]

Another terrific video. This one much subtler than the others I've seen. It's so nice to hear you speak about why you make the changes you make: the reasoning behind them. Really nice for me. I just look at a place and think it's not quite right, but can't put my finger on it. I'll often try to draw out corrections or improvements, but I'm just playing around because I don't quite know why... they just look right to me. Kinda envious of your education LOL, and of course your abilities. These videos really make me think. Thanks again!

[@BrentHull]

Nice, thanks for the feedback.

[@stevemiller7949]

Palimpsest = layers of history.

[@BrentHull]

THanks.

[@SeanSchade]

I love these videos Brent. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrentHull]

My pleasure!

[@mab49696]

you are a genius!

[@BrentHull]

haha.

[@jackwhiteside5094]

I enjoy seeing your proposals. I like the variety of your videos. Occasional job walks, traditional hardware, town tours and design sessions maintain my interest 👌

[@BrentHull]

Good to know. Thank you.

[@ladydiana2905]

These are fun

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@MountainManFred]

These are Great! The original elevation..the front entry was diminished by the windows to the side. I like that you took the whole front entry and emphasized it strongly...especially with the wider columns.. The original also looked a little too "funeral homeish" (if that's a word).. Thanks for posting these..

[@BrentHull]

Haha, I get what you mean. Thanks.

[@ozol33]

You are brillant 👍

[@BrentHull]

Very Kind. Thanks for watching.

[@jameshill9726]

I agree

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@lindacgrace2973]

Are you kidding me?! If I want technical information I listen to your podcast, I follow your KZbin channel specifically FOR the design details and inspiration. It is dead easy to look at a modern facade and know that something is "off" it is far, far more difficult to diagnose the problem and fix it. I have "Get Your House Right," by Marianne Cusato (enormously helpful) and the entire "Not so Big House" collection by Sarah Susanka, also helpful. But nothing is as helpful as watching you work out what is wrong and provide ideas for fixing the problem. Seeing your design process is enormously helpful. Please keep it up!

[@BrentHull]

ok, thanks for the feedback. More to come.

[@lindacgrace2973]

@@BrentHull 🎉

[@newfangledproductions1880]

Love the fixes. I would love to see videos of interior fixes too! Can millwork and the right decor save a 1990's / 2000's average sized house with no soul on the inside or is newer architecture hopeless?

[@BrentHull]

Great idea! I need to try that. Thanks.

[@rok4220]

I would love to see how you’d recommend folks adapt or modify their houses in the Suburbs built in the 70s and 80s. They’re all cookie cutter boring homes. How can we tweak or modify them to show our passion for design but with more modest means?

[@BrentHull]

I'm working on it. More to come.

[@613kc]

Well done! Thanks Brent !!! I have used wood/cedar shingles on gable ends but not roofs. My area: low wildfire danger, used history pre 1920's. Have shied away from shakes/shingles. How I ask why?

[@BrentHull]

Ok. Good to know. Thanks.

[@lancep994]

Maybe its ridiculous, but our home is a lower end midwest single story 1950s house and id be amazed at seeing what it was historically "going for" and how it could be improved.

[@BrentHull]

Ok. Thanks.

[@lancep994]

@@BrentHull just found your video on design of homes 1945 to 1969. I will check that out and see if it gives me some guidance

[@Ang.0910]

Hi Brent. I’m a stay at home mom that dabbles in wood working and furniture restoration. What are some things I can do to fix up the exterior and interior of my boring 1979 ranch style house that I’m stuck with for now. I thought of an eyebrow or cedar shingles above garage door. It’s really a terrible new house with no character. Im in love with craftsman houses but I don’t wanna waste money decorating with moldings/etc. for a different style house.

[@BrentHull]

Yes, that is the challenge. I feel your pain. In my 62 bad ranch house, I have upgraded moldings but not done much outside except landscaping. Save your money for the better next house.

[@Hello-zf5lq]

Should I remove the chimney from my 1938 minimal traditional compact cottage? It would create more floor space, improve energy efficiency, and eliminate a spot that may potentially leak, but it makes my heart hurt. Do you ever remove chimneys yourself?

[@BrentHull]

Yes, the functional chimneys of that period we often remove. I'm assuming a small 2x2 chimney. Good luck.

[@jla3772]

I thought the house look pretty good but your changes made a vast improvement. I think you might have a talent for design. How about giving some ideas on how to improve ugly little ranch houses inside and out.

[@BrentHull]

Working on it. Thanks.

[@NathanielElkins]

What tool is used to create those mock-ups? Or what kind of professional can I hire to create them?

[@BrentHull]

Hm, just tracing paper and pen and ink. If I understand your question.

[@joelsarchitectureresearch]

I'm an M.Arch student and I wish that "architect" was not a regulated term. You should be allowed to call yourself a builder-architect if you want. Or they at least should break it out to sub-categories like "residential architect".

[@BrentHull]

Interesting, thanks for sharing.