How to Save Your Flooded Basement | Full Restoration Tutorial

With hurricane season on the rise, heaving flooding can ruin a basement and devestate a home. In this liveshow, we'll show you how to recover and restore your home in the wake of a disaster. Save your flooded basement and your home!
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[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

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[@darrenbrisson4336]

That's so cool maybe some time I can come by kick a wall in and you can fix it hahahahahaha lol!😄😆😅😂🤣😁

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Yo don't you know Merkley supply

[@darrenbrisson4336]

I watched you do a bathroom reno and I liked your style you weren't preachy acting like a know it all and made it look easy enough not over bearing your son works with you and he seems to like working with you I did some membranix before ever use them it's a membrain they spray on the foundation before they shove the dirt up against it my first day I'm a bit of a fat fuck lol it was raining I'm in my coveralls and work boots and the mud is sticking to my boots and to make matters worse there's straw everywhere and its sticking to the mud on my boots and I have to follow the guy spraying on the membrain with sheets of fiber board all the way around the foundation talk about marathon I lasted two days there but in my defense if it wouldn't have rained for a couple of days I would've been alright hahahahahaha p.s I also installed cabinets with a buddy for John laurisen kitchens and my uncle Henry brisson was the head carpenter on the restoration of the castle castle at Lansdowne Park jm from a family of French carpenters you should've saw how fast my dad could drive a nail home two quick wacks bam bam done

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Another shitty job was chipping off old cement to get at the rear on the balconys at this apartment building everytimecthe bit would govthrough I'd pull me down towards the ground the heavy jack hammer I was tethered but I'd freak me out and the guy told me he could see it wasnt the job for me so he let me go lol I also chipped a underground garage park lot at a apartment building on Bayswater and wellington talk about dusty couldnt see shit

[@user-uo9ln5zl5u]

Thank you Jeff. You relieved my anxiety during restorating my basement.

[@monicamolloy5105]

This video is a gift for anyone who is a “flood victim”--and that could be almost anywhere, doesn’t me just those of us subject to hurricanes. So thank you. Monica

[@auletjohnast03638]

Monica Molloy, Why didn't you asked him why that basement has houses, trees and street signs?

[@dl7423]

what is there not to like about this guy's video's? - he is thorough and knowledgeable and the videos are entirely educational and practical

[@Notthelizard]

Probably because he's always pleading for people to hit the like button at the beginning of his videos He also has a super long introduction which I always forward

[@briancorrigan5350]

When I lived in Queens, I finished my basement using tile floor, metal stud framing, foam sheet insulation, and Paperless gypsum board. It can't grow mold because it has no biological material like Paper or Wood for the mold to grow on. I think the name brand I used was called Dens-Armor. Also, when you install your drywall hold it just off the floor 1/8" or less with a flatbar, to prevent moisture climbing up the wall through capillary action. What supports mold? wood framing, paper backed drywall, paper tape. In wet areas, don't use that stuff.

[@phil1954]

This was very good of you to do this video. Kudos to you and your team.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Our pleasure!

[@jameslastname9171]

Since this is for DIY homeowners, it might be wise to suggest to turn off the electrical in the area. There may be stagnant water and electrical boxes that could be harmful.

[@Dsellers2225]

I sought you out when I wanted to DIY tile my bathroom. I continued to pay attention because of the down to earth, no nonsense, accessible advice that you give with every post. As someone who grew up living in a basement that flooded two or three times per year, what you had to say here would have changed my life for the better had my father been able to watch back in the day. Keep up the good work. People are listening…more than you probably know!

[@Fern.99]

Would be nice to get tips on drying/cleaning after gutting to stop and eradicate any mold growth.

[@youdontwanttoknow2944]

This is coming in handy now Colorado Springs has had quite a few floods recently my basement is completely flooded and insurance isn’t covering it so I’m very appreciative of your videos

[@AlexanderRamsey]

As a remediation contractor, this is great!

[@barbarateterus8252]

Thank you ! Sharing now 💕. Thank you for reminding the viewers what kind of personal protection they should be wearing. I assume regular viewers know, but maybe new ones don’t know 😖

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@TinManKustoms]

All great tips. I worked as a restoration technician and dealt with water losses some other tips would be turn the power off in the room before removing the outlet covers especially if the area is wet. Take lots of pictures, document your time cause some insurance companies will wave a portion if not all of the deductible fees since you tried to mitigate the loss prior to the insurance company arrival. And a wet dry vacuum is a great tool to aid in removing water from your basement when the sump pump won't suck up the standing water.

[@TinManKustoms]

The best way to remember what kind of water your dealing with is if it came from a drain or a toilet or through the wall it's dirty water. If it came from a water supply line or if rain came from a hole in your roof it's considered clean water.

[@TinManKustoms]

Another thing that will need to be considered before removing any materials from your wet basement is the age of the home any house built prior to 1990 may contain Asbestos Drywall Compound or Floor Tiles and Vermiculite Insulation. These materials will need to be tested before removal can begin.

[@njbrad007]

Thank you for the video. I have already shared the link with several people who were affected. It helps in the keep/save decision. Your tip to pull out up to the seam could save LOTS of money for people.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks for sharing Brad. Cheers

[@mitchelldecker6128]

After , 30 years of water restoration, teaching and training and still pulling on my tool belts and doing it , sound advise!!!;. Get it dry,. First,,, hopefully they are listening to YOU!!!!!; Top shelf advice

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Mitchell

[@michaelfishman3254]

Thank you guys so much. You are a source of light in this dark and choatic world. I wish I had your skills and abilities to do 1% of your talants

[@jonathan198627]

You have got to have one of the best business models I have seen in a long time thank you so much for what you do.

[@lorib5323]

this is good for everyone of us that have ever lived in a house. THANK YOU!

[@TOTHEPOINT82]

This channel is about the most useful channel on KZbin

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Seth!

[@gergemall]

Thank you Professor. I’m so glad I’ve been studying with you. I’m so grateful for your help. You’re a kind soul and I’m sure your family and friends are. My friend was still fixing her place in Florida and now she’s been hit again. I appreciate you taking time to help others in need..❤

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

always happy to help. Cheers!

[@StanlocoInc]

A basement renovation in Canada without the great Mike Holmes chiming in 😯 It’s a miracle 😂 I like your show better anyway because you’re really doing the work rather than having it done for you and taking stand in pictures or takes.

[@lizcademy4809]

Adding my comment for the algorithm. Mike's good - but he's a TV presenter first, a builder second. He has to make his producer, director, and the rest of the production crew happy. Compared to the other television building show hosts, he's one of the best ... but. Jeff is not a tv host. I get the feeling he tells Max what to do, not the other way round :-) If the sound isn't perfect, if the lighting is off, if Jeff's arm is in the way of the perfect camera shot ... tough. Jeff is in the real world, which is why I prefer his videos. Thanks for making videos like this. I moved away from the Northeast a couple years ago, but I have friends back there who might need this info.

[@StanlocoInc]

@@lizcademy4809 😂 I was being sarcastic about mike. He’s an ok guy, but he is just a tv personality as he hasn’t really been in the construction game for a while. Jeff is the real deal, he’s funny, practical and saves viewers real money while giving them the confidence and know how to do these jobs ourselves. This was a throw back joke to one Jeff made about a Holmes endorsed foam mix product in a bag he used instead of quikrete a while back when he put up his privacy fence.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@Azarnedal]

Bless you for putting up this video. So many people will be in need of this information and knowlege.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help! Cheers

[@ChrisFrankShow]

Jeff, I appreciate what you do and you have helped me greatly with my DIY projects. Thanks for putting together this series

[@Andi-ev7qh]

that's probably the roughest use of snap-off knives i've ever seen and thanks to that now i realized how tough olfa's knives are

[@sandylee1717]

Great help for those in need now and when ever

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you got that right. Cheers!

[@loganblair662]

This is a great thing to do for those in need.

[@SandiRose2008]

Another beneficial video. Thanks Jeff and family.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks for watching Sandi

[@JasonFiske]

Tuff times in NJ. What a mess. Thank you for all that you do.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Sorry to hear

[@jenlynn9115]

NEVER FAILS, ANYTIME I HAVE A NEW ISSUE/PROBLEM WITH THIS OLD HOUSE, I COME TO KZbin AND JEFF APPEARS TO GUIDE ME THROUGH, RATHER IT BEING THE UNDERSTANDING of The. "WHY" or showing me the "HOW" to fix, repair, the RIGHT way!! Thank You Jeff/@homerenovisiondiy.. You have been a blessing 😇

[@auletjohnast03638]

WOW, I NEVER SEEN A BASEMENT WITH STREET SIGNS, TREES AND HOUSES BEFORE.

[@kathryngooding1476]

Great video!! Hope this helps the flood victims!

[@ryantate2915]

Jeff just wanted to say your awesome man love your channel!! honestly besides news it's all I watch and I'm in industrial maintenance and just bought a house that was flipped and........ they did everything wrong so I got put in the situation of having to redo every room. But like you a I love teaching and learning and i do faith in humanity as well!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Ryan, happy to be of help!

[@blackberryfarm7179]

Thanks Jeff for handyman advice.

[@mrjuhbenny]

This is amazing. You're the best.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Wow, thank you! Just trying to do my part and help out!

[@blueeyedbull67]

Good on you Jeff. Always awesome content and this is the best kind of charity, donating your expertise to those that need it.

[@HamiltonRb]

I assume this house in in the Louisiana area, and that is nice of him to come down from Canada to help out

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I can't work in the U.S. yet. so I am doing this demo on my own basement in dry Ottawa to demonstrate. Cheers!

[@dynamicdanam3644]

Thanks for the video. I am too frugal for cutting at 4ft b/c it would be double the cost for drywall and insulation. How about sitting on a bucked and scooting across the floor as you work on the drywall l? For our basement we are replacing the bottom 2ft of fiberglass insulation with 2 ft of R-13 insulation foam boards. It was so easy we finished putting the insulation step in 3 hours. Now if the basement floods again, we can let that dry out and re-use it. We also replaced the baseboard with pvc boards and left several inches between the bottom of the drywall and the floor. Hopefully, if/when we flood again we can just pop off the trim and let everything dry out with no or little need for drywall removal and no insulation replacement. Good luck everyone!

[@ryanzerbe]

Great info, thanks. No water in my basement, but decided I need spray my crawl space block walls with something, it's been a while since I've done it. I'm going to check out the Mold Control stuff you recommended.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trebor2539]

Dude, you're badass! Thanks for doing this!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You bet! Happy to help. Just wish the Gov would let me travel and do it in someone's house who was actually flooded.

[@nathaneley6486]

Emergency homeowner tips would be awesome. A few years ago I went in to a neighborhood right after a tornado to help cut trees to clear the road so first responders could gain access and rain across a couple of houses with busted water lines and gas lines. When you see bubbles blowing up out of standing water it’s a little disconcerting especially when you don’t know how to cut the gas mains.

[@carleylesinski1538]

Thanks for this video! Our basement got some water after Ida. It’s finished and the first time we have gotten water since moving here 2 years ago.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@Metonymy1979]

I'm happy you are doing so well. You're the best

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@tlanc1283]

Great tips. I really liked the paint chip idea...clever (!)

[@matthewjohnstone6122]

All for a good cause Wonderful to see just hope all funds go to those in need n not. Had similar issues with the bushfire here in Australia in 2020 n half the funds didn't end up going to those in need.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

No worries Matthew. all donations go straight to the Red cross by KZbin. neither of us touch the money.

[@lilypudd]

Thank you

[@South-by-Northeast143]

This is a community service 👏, wonderful! Let's hope our local and federal governments are taking notes on how to serve the people!

[@lindamarsden8024]

Most houses in southern USA do not have basements. All these techniques are the same for the ground floor but you have to pay attention to electrical.

[@WanJae42]

"Most" may be true, but there are heaps and heaps that do.

[@alankwanHI]

Thank you for doing this!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

As always Alan, we are happy to help! Cheers!

[@budnspud]

I just love your videos.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Donna!

[@nellz8877]

On time as usual Jeff! I appreciate you and the time you take to make these videos. We finished our attic with your help. Question if the water rose above the electrical outlet in your demonstration what should be done? Thanks from NJ

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

simply replace the outlets. Cheers!

[@nicholasjoldersma4138]

We were fortunate that our flooding incident was a hot water tank that exploded and we caught it pretty quickly. Fully covered by insurance, but thankfully it domestic hot water and not sewage. The contractor had 6 industrial fans and 2 industrial dehumidifiers in place within a few hours. We were lucky it didn't happen in winter.

[@aejnutrition1]

Great video Jeff, thank's

[@sharcole6824]

Thank you for your wisdom

[@sadiepark995]

Thank you for all that you do, Jeff and Family!! Will be sharing this for others to reference. Do you have any advice for older homes with plaster walls? And how to remove the plaster if needed? Do you have advice on types of backup generators and how to install them? Many people living in hurricane zones are looking to have backup generators for when the power goes out but don’t know where to begin.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

for plaster removal use a hammer to remove the plaster and then after clean up remove the lathe! Cheers!

[@brandonjones1991]

Was gonna ask for this video. Damn ida.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

hope it helps, we have 2 more live shows to follow up so you can recover. Cheers!

[@ellesoho2615]

Hi Jeff!! Do you have any update on your connections with soapstone supplier!? I would love to buy from you! Also would be great if you made an entire video on it?! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks if possible

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Yes we do!, we are going to rebuild our fire table top next week on camera and release in a few weeks. The idea is to demonstrate the ease in which you can diy your projects. I will have the team update our affiliate links this week on the website. Cheers!

[@nancyhessler3358]

Gr8 video. Thank you

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You are welcome!

[@MBSK-xw4ff]

It's a nice, light sound, it's just a good thing, I'm just going to see the video, thank you, thank you, always be with me, just a good video, please,👍👍

[@lavidalocations]

I can't find Part 2 - do you or does someone have a link to it? I tried scrolling through videos chronologically but don't know the title either. And thanks, great videos - always helpful - esp. this one as we recently got 2-3' of coastal flooding, beds floating in the ocean so to speak, and ripping out our drywall now, likely replacing with cement board and concrete floors... future proofing because you know, the ocean.

[@TranscendingTrauma]

Can I get a link to next video part 2?

[@Liz.R]

Nice job. My basement is cinder blocks though. The water came through the area around the sewer pipe/water in line. I guess the cement around it has dissolved in time & I need to build it up again. Maybe?

[@ourkid2000]

Great video! Dealing with this kind of thing myself currently here in NS after the massive rainstorms recently. My basement is finished but it has this "false" wall around that's about waist high with a shelf that goes around the exterior walls just below window level. It appears to be a design choice so that there's a shelf for decoration? Can I tear into it in the same way shown here? Or is there another purpose for this wall that I'm not aware of? Typical early 2000's build with city water and sewer system and we don't have natural gas or anything like that.

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Hey guy you live in my area or you did I live in ottawa did you move to the church in Winchester I like watching your channel you're easy to learn from

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

not in Winchester but yes I am in the south of Ottawa! Cheers!

[@stoyankardzhilov799]

Great first part!!! Unfortunately, I can't find the second one...Pls help anyone

[@wilheminaboone1107]

God bless you!🤗

[@larrymoore6640]

Good video especially the actual demo part. Would you use the same technique if the walls were dry walled vertically???

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

no. then you will need to cut at the 4' mark and fuss around with the tape.

[@balazstoth7977]

Jeff you are a fckin legend. Hats off from Hungary.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers to Hungary! I love lake Belaton!

[@YT4Me57]

My house was built in 1899. There's no dry wall; only plaster and lath. Baseboards are wood. I presume that I would have to hammer out the damaged areas.

[@oiraMeroD]

Helpful as always, good job! Just wondering if there was any development on the plumbing deals you said was close to being done.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

developing the sales channel as we speak. coming soon!

[@jrstar84]

This is Awesome

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@4philipp]

Such important first steps. Can’t sit idle. Now if most basement flooding comes from backed up sewers, my question is, how can I prevent such backup from flooding my house? Maybe install some type of flood gate/valve that can be closed manually? There has to be something the homeowner can do.

[@ocamposteve1708]

Sub-pump

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I will be talking about that in the next video. Cheers!

[@WanJae42]

You can get a valve. I have one, and we shut it (and turn off the water) when we leave the house for vacation (etc). That valve was the only add-on to my house I didn't DIY 🤣

[@amandahardin1230]

Shared of facebook

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you Amanda!

[@matthewanderson6254]

Big question if you bought Matte vinyl laminate planks let's a marble, And you want them to have a much higher glass what would you say would be the ideal product... A water based polyurethane? Or something more sinister?

[@AndreAndre-ud6dj]

Hey guy's, i got flooded in April 2019 in Sainte-Marthe-sur-Le-Lac, QC du to the Digg breach And they told us that the Electrical wire ad to be replace, so it may be a code thing....

[@TranscendingTrauma]

What is your bleach percentage mix? How much bleach to water

[@robertkat]

If you know you are getting flooded clear out your basement and fill your basement with tap water, when the waters recedes you have only clean water to pump out.

[@whatthehellimbored]

A multi tool with a fast wood blade makes cutting the sheetrock a lot easier.

[@henleylouie3761]

Only work if you have electricity or generator. Flooded area most offen electricity is out.

[@whatthehellimbored]

@@henleylouie3761 fair point. My second choice would be a carpet knife, they are super Sharp just watch your fingers when using them we call them bloody Marys as a nickname.

[@leebannister3759]

I had a tiny flood in my Calgary basement from overland rain in the spring bout 5 years ago. The cheap baseboard swell up and feel like old white glue, they mold up so crazy fast, like within 12-24 hours. Jeff is right, they are garbage.

[@JTOTHEW3000]

GET FLOOD INSURANE RIDER FOR THE NEXT RAIN EVENT! STEP 2...HAVE A BEER BECAUSE STEVE IS WATCHING ;L) Jeff...Mock ups are ok...thank you for your dedication :v)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOO, not a mock up, I am actually tearing apart my own basement for the tutorial. Cheers!

[@alexmelnick7550]

Bold of you to assume our flooded basement walls have insulation :)

[@robertjohansson7682]

uhmm. First concrobium for the mold then bleach for the bacteria? And by bleach do you mean normal chlorine? thanks.

[@AskTheKid]

How about first step make sure the electrical is off

[@rtripp25]

People are giving this a thumbs down... 😐

[@Ashroyer86]

I think Jeff just tore up his freshly restored wall.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

my perfectly good basement. LOL, anything to help!

[@manchillaification]

come to nj and please make a video demonstrating a rebuild in my basement. Pleaseeeeee

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

looks like I can't come until april. sorry about that!

[@manchillaification]

It’ll still be ready for you in april :)

[@morganpaisley3276]

In your opinion what would be the best flooring option for house that floods? We are currently down to our unsealed nasty foundation. We flood most of the time when it rains. Just a few inch in the doorways usually.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

for fresh water flooding I love carpet. it can be dried and reinstalled easily!

[@samuelk3038]

I just did this!! Only to discover that my base boards are rotten from previous water damage. Can you show me how to fix the baseboard without reframing the whole wall?

[@tay13666]

Are you talking about your bottom plate? Baseboard are trim that go around the bottom of the wall in a finished room. Bottom plate is the 2x4(6) that is below the studs in the wall. IF it is the bottom plate, and it is rotten, there is no fixing it, only replacing it. With luck you can cut the nails attaching the studs to it (best with a reciprocating saw) and remove the bottom plate and put a new board in there.

[@samuelk3038]

@@tay13666 yes it's the bottom plate! I've already cut it away, and did a 2ft cut around the room where the rot is present. How can I replace the wood beams every 2ft, can I nail a metal plate to existing and the new piece I'll put in (this is not a load baring wall)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

watch on Monday! Cheers!

[@theartistone5860]

Yeah do it right I just did a basement flood job almost 20,000 later and that was a 10,000 under the other guys.

[@brandonjones1991]

If your floor joist are exposed can I spray them down.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

yes with bleach and them concrobium. Cheers!

[@zachscott8795]

16 people REALLY wanted you to have monetization

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I wish folks who down vote would comment so I could understand where they are coming from. most likely they just understood something wrong that gets them a little disgruntled. Cheers!

[@mstinamichele]

@Home RenoVision DIY I was looking for info on how to determine if you have mold/mildew under studs from water flooding from the laundry room (not sewage). It would have been 2" of water or less from laundry room going into the bathroom, hall and wire rooms. I don't recall drywall getting wet in any room. Shop vac used for water removal. Since I was washing clothes and drying, the heat from dryer evaporated the rest of the water in that area. Laundry room is partially unfinished, but bathroom is finished. Concrete slab w/2x6 studs. What is the best way to determine mold/mildew before we dry in the laundry room/remodel the bathroom? Do we just cut a circular hole in the 2x6 and see what it looks like under there or is there another way? If we do have mold/mildew, I'm assuming I just use the same stuff you used here in this video? Thanks!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

if you have a small water event your house can usually deal with it within 2 to 3 days to regain normal moisture levels after you clean up the majority. In most cases mold needs 5 to 7 days to proliferate and then even after that it can't grow unless the moisture remains constant. I would say unless you actually see it or smell it it is not a problem. Cheers!

[@Lourdesrealtor]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I truly enjoy your videos and you insight. You explain everything so well. I had water from my backyard come into my basement no sewage involved. I am removing the LVP laminates and drying the floor. I started to remove the planks and dry the floor its so minimal but I am afraid that little bit of water can cause huge mold problems. Should I remove all the planks and start fresh and spray mold control? Do you have a video to help stop water from coming into the house from a window? Thanks and look forward to your response. All the best!

[@fonix127]

What about monetizing the video and use the $ towards the fundraiser?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I didn’t want people to have to watch ads to get this information

[@isitanos]

Are you actually doing demolition in your own basement just to show us how to do it? If you you're a generous madman.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Generous madman. I like the sound of that 😂

[@RandyHanley]

Benefect will kill it and get rid of molde.

[@sumithj]

Which palace u r in canada

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I live in Ottawa, Cheers!

[@sumithj]

My professional is mechanical . I landed in last year October .I used to watch all your videos. Now I need to turn to building construction or inovation so can you help me with I am staying in Hamilton now

[@brandonjones1991]

Is it really bad to use outdoor bleach since it's stronger?

[@Brodmann312]

With good ventilation and a mask, outdoor bleach can be mixed in a low concentration to be used safely indoors. Don't guess on the math or cut corners with respiratory health. If using Clorox look up "make your own disinfecting solution", and you can put in the product number, then they will provide a safe dilution formula. Alternatively, there is a Canadian chlorine dilution calculator available through their "foodsafe" site. Best wishes!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

dilute it and don't mix with any other cleaners. some mixtures will create mustard gas conditions.

[@utvetteguy]

What do I do if my walls are plaster?

[@whatthehellimbored]

A grinder with a masonry disc.

[@NonoNonaa]

Grinder with masonry bit as the other person said, but make sure you take precautions for lead. Wear the proper PPE, and clean thoroughly afterwards.

[@hammasrandy]

👍👍👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Randy!

[@mangos2888]

How do I ask you a question not relevant to the video? Is there another place in the community I should go? If it matters, I watch you from my phone 98% of the time…

[@henleylouie3761]

Step 1 turn off all utilities, electricity, natural gas, water.

[@Rx3-Solutions]

Oshawa violation why no gloves?????