Avoid These Costly Mistakes When Buying an Older Home

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you for watching. I am loving this new project house, it has been so fun to renovate it so far. As always we will be filming the entire renovation. I’ve got some amazing videos coming to the channel soon. In the meantime, I am renovating this house LIVE. Watch all the episodes 👉🏼kzbin.info/aero/PL34cQkzKfXWZJD4KvMVc1JCXrwMr15KNF to follow the renovation in real time. Make sure to hit the bell for notifications if you want to receive a notification when we go LIVE. Cheers!

[@oldskoolwayy]

Hell yea I would buy that..

[@oldskoolwayy]

😂😂😂😂 definitely keep the bench

[@nickd412]

We’ve just bought a house in FL with aluminum wiring. Did 200+ alumicons and did the conversion at the panel. What temperature deltas have you seen where the dissimilar metal expansion caused the connections to come apart? Love the painting 101’s. We’re finding 50 years of “leave for the next guy” all over the place.

[@ronedge3086]

As a former home inspector, you are pointing out so many of the things I would put on my reports that the buyers would disregard when asking for repairs. Thank you for educating home buyers the way I was not allowed to when reviewing their report. We cannot give advice on buying a property, we could only give them the facts and the realtor had to provide the advice.

[@bc5001]

The realtor provides the advice 🤣😂😅🤪👺

[@creativelife9871]

Thank you for letting us know that Jeff’s advice aligns with an Inspector’s checklist. I’m sending Jeff’s video to anyone I know in the market for a home (new or old).

[@landonmiller8918]

My home inspector shook my hand and looked me in the eyes and said “looks good. I’d buy this house myself”. I’ve now almost fully remodeled and there were definitely major red flags with the house that he should’ve brought to my attention. Stuff that may have been obvious to some but to a first time home buyer was not.

[@ronedge3086]

@landonmiller8918 I was asked the same question numerous times and my response was always 1 of 2 things. This is not the house I am looking for or talk with your agent. I cannot tell you weather to buy or walk. I can only tell you what I see based on standards of inspection.

[@debrascott8775]

​@landonmiller8918 I've bought 6 homes in my life. Have paid for inspection every time. Have gottne zero value, just as you noted: after getting in we find issues and say to ourselves "why did the inspector not mention this?"

[@BreastofChicken]

I’m 15 minutes in and this is why I love your channel. You give us so much knowledge and confidence and this is probably one of the best videos you’ve ever done.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I'm so glad!

[@jagsfanrick]

The best renovation channel on KZbin.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@statesmire]

The ONLY, correction. Thanks Jeff 🎉

[@DABlinxz]

My wife and I just bought our first home in Hamilton. Built in 1959 and the inspection was pretty good, nothing major of concern but I'm looking to do some renovations and this Channel is amazing. I love that you're Canadian, talking about things that apply to Canada and specifically Ontario where I live. So much insight and specific instruction with explanations! I love it!!

[@brianownsvzw]

pumped for the french drain video!! about to do one of those myself. was just going to wing it 🤷‍♂

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Your show gave me the courage to buy my 1880s home. I knew what to look for in things that mattered most in things that could make my renovation a nightmare. In my case my wet basement was directly due to the downspouts not being extended, bushes growing next to the foundation and an area on the lower end enclosed to retain water. They were the first things to go and now my walls no longer weep, luckily the grading on the property heads towards the streets so there is no real grading problem.

[@Jfresh55]

Just remember, when you list your home, someone else with that same energy needs to buy your home. A house doesn't last forever. I personally would never buy a house that old but that's me. Hopefully you got a good deal

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I bought my 1880 for $220.000 and sold it for $650 after 3 years of really hard work. they can go up in value if you put the work into them. Cheers!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

@@Jfresh55 I got a great deal. Was able to buy with cash and based on current value at 1/4 assessed. But needs almost everything.

[@tempesttube]

@@Jfresh55 That's not even that old when you consider homes in some other countries and in some parts of the U.S., houses of that age are pretty common and in excellent condition. My neighborhood isn't quite that old, but almost all homes here were built from 1950 to 1970. I even looked at one from 1910 when I was buying. What do you actually think happens to a properly maintained old house?

[@jezebel871]

1000% keep that kitchen bench! I feel like I know this house now, and that bench is part of its personality.

[@tairdrie7643]

I just bought a 1976 brick house with a ton of issues but, like you, I plan on it being my final home and plan to gut it to the framing. What you have shown in this video, is very helpful and I am looking forward to the full series.

[@chrism9976]

I renovated my 46 Cape Cod down the studs over the course of 3 years with the help of your videos. Appreciate the how-to content.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Well done!

[@GR-cd2kx]

I love that bench! I remember my aunt’s in Greece. I say keep it if you can but I’d put it in a social space like where your bar is or something. It could be a good conversation piece

[@user-wx1dz3xq5w]

I officially started to look for my first house yesterday and I fell on your channel. Very very educational, you are passionate in what you do and it shows. As a single woman with no experience in the housing market, construction or home renovations, your advice gives me more confidence except I’m not sure if I should buy a house because I do not have the funds for all the repairs or uprgades…My budget for a house is under 200 000,00$. I’m in Canada.

[@cowgirl7288]

I'm a Realtor. Unless you have gobs of money to hire guys to fix things.....and constant assistance for routine maintenance (ie cleaning gutters, etc), I reccomend you buy a condo with an HOA. You are then only responsible for doors, windows and the interior. The hassle of appliances, hvac, water heater and garbage disposal are enough to deal with. 😊

[@rpaasse6453]

We are renovating a 1938 house, great to learn where to watch and for what. Thank you again Sir !!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Very welcome

[@Stephenwc]

I've renovated a large seventies home. It's helpful to check carefully about asbestos issues since their is a large degree of panic about it. The popcorn ceiling was NOT asbestos laden and we just pushed wet towels with a pole and let it all drop to the floor and bagged it up. Also there were two spots of black mold and they were completely isolated/limited to those two spots where there were roof leaks (since fixed). I did two applications of herbicidal bleach and after just the first one it was almost completely gone never to be seen again anywhere. The electrical was another story: I have replaced EVERY outlet and switch in the house. Likewise for the awful lighting. But the original wiring in the walls was able to be saved. The electrical panel is original and a mess but still functional.

[@dungeonmom4860]

This video really makes me feel good. This is how I went about house shoppinng. Drove my realtor crazy but really, I bought in the 2% times, you werent getting a house if you had an inspection. I had one after, but he didnt catch anything I didnt already know about. This video has Great advice.

[@julietphillips1991]

Jeff, you are so very knowledgeable and you're a funny guy as well! Love listening to you!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that!

[@ginacirelli1581]

Thank you so much for explaining that old houses are built to breathe and can't be insulated like newly built ones. This is why some folks here in Vermont are having their houses rot due to spray foam that was installed incorrectly. Also, people should remember that historic preservation is important. When you renovate an old home, please respect the way it was originally built and update within the same style. It hurts my heart to see so many old sturdily made windows, trims, doors, etc, go to the landfill and replaced with cheap vinyl or plastic. For example, those old wooden windows are NOT hard to rehabilitate and will last another 100 years. And no, they will not be sticky and hard to handle when finished. Mine go up and down with one finger. And if you add storm windows to them, you will get 95% of the insulation properties of the most expensive new windows without destroying the look of your house.

[@AB-jk7tw]

Outstanding educational video Jeff - look forward to learning more as you renovate.

[@bmcdonald7303]

I’m so excited for this video!! I bout a 100 year old home that seems to be well built and some of the important updates like roof and windows have been taken care of. I replaced plumbing myself and now I am focusing on gutters and preserving what is needed.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

right on!

[@mismamari.]

Incredible video! This video was super-helpful, as someone who is currently looking to buy an older home. A great, detailed inspector is worth his/her weight in gold.🥇

[@juancarlosdelgado7791]

I sincerely can’t thank you enough for this video. I just sold my home which I remodeled by following your guidelines and techniques thru Covid and it paid off. Off to my next project, canNOT wait to see the end result of this project of yours.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Well done Juan. Cheers!

[@francescotenti193]

Great video and great final thoughts. Location, location, location and it's nice to see different style homes as opposed to new developments where everything looks the same and nothing more than ugly boxes with a roof.

[@Jetpac74]

Jeff, fantastic video. I was hoping to see you show us detail of the old original lumber used, alongside a piece of modern lumber - to show the difference in the grain and therefore strength difference. You are the king of DIY videos - so expertly detailed and presented.

[@rickduque5799]

Great video Jeff ! I'm a renovation contractor, i learned a few things here that i can apply and what to look out for when looking at a potential reno project !

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you found it helpful! Cheers.

[@Deveren1]

IVE BEEN SUBSCRIBED TO THIS CHANNEL SINCE YOU HAD A FULL HEAD OF HAIR😅. STILL I ALWAYS ENJOY IT AND LEARN THINGS TO INCORPORATE IN ALL MY DIY's AND CONTRACTED WORK. YOU ARE INDEED A GEM AND INSPIRATION TO US ALL. CONGRATS ON THE FOREVER HOME. EAGER TO SEE THIS MILESTONE RENOVATION! BLESSINGS🙏

[@alias5152]

I'm amazed at the amount of patience you have Jeff.. I'm the kind of person who would tear the whole thing down and build a new one.. because that's when I'll know everything is as it should be lol.. Thank you for these educational videos, you're the best.

[@creativelife9871]

Jeff, this is such an amazing video! Kudos to ensuring we are educated buyers. Well for current homeowners and sellers as well. 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Saving for whenever I start looking for my island summer home and when my children are ready to purchase!! Also going to send to anyone I know looking to purchase a home.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@creativelife9871]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY It truly was! I’m going to inspect my own HVAC unit today.

[@MAD-DUKE]

I'm from California, I think "Secret Cabinet Power" is a normal thing here. Also this was the best video, probably of the year! Makes me think I need to add a Home Inspector youtube influencer to my subscription list.

[@flatwaretech]

Jeff, if you're keeping the furnace / some form of forced air heating, consider doing an episode on whole house humidifiers. I installed one a few years ago, had made a huge difference in the winter time. Air is less dry, skin is less dry, breath better, and no more static when you touch a doorknob / person. Also the kits are very DIY friendly for the average homeowner.

[@kicharan]

Amazing house and video! Can't wait to see more on this place.

[@DravenAutoDIY]

My parents own a home that was built in the mid-1940s, and although it's had some modifications like updated electrical, their range hood is also wired like that. An outlet was installed in the small cabinet above it where the range hood is plugged into. I've also never lived in a home with an actual kitchen exhaust, it's always been that metal 'washable filter' that just 'filters' the cooking smoke and puts the air back out into the kitchen. Every bathroom fan I've seen just exhausts into the attic.

[@chrissrylo]

looking forward to french drain!

[@johnoneill5553]

This video is singlehandedly making me feel a little worried about my 1950s home that I bought last year. First time home-buyer in my 20s, and a lot of the issues you're pointing out are not things our home inspector went through with us. Looks like I have a lot of DIY projects ahead of me.

[@angelaehr4963]

We lived in Florida during COVID and were aghast at the number of homes without gutters and downspouts. Tropical storms and hurricanes dumping rain and its running off the roofs at the edge of the house. Mind boggling. We installed gutters, guards and lots of downspouts plus a drainage system to carry water from the property itself to the street. Not cheap but it didn’t break the bank and we were dry (or as dry as one can be in Florida) when the neighbor’s yards were eroding. Thank you so much for this information; we are relocating to Alabama (a buyer beware) state and we already look at many of the same line items but wasn’t aware of the dirt against the house rule and what to look for when brick is involved. This video will be so helpful when we begin looking at properties, as we prefer older all-brick homes. How do you find out if there is asbestos in the house? Thanks, again!

[@helenetaito-jensen9604]

This is so educational. Thank you!

[@patrickcrooks2707]

As a home inspector the older homes are always fun to inspect. things change after 30 yrs. *insulation requirements for an example but I've seen new builds with little to no insulation, cracked block.

[@denis4072]

Guys.... bottom line here is that, if you are not handy you may as well just stick with your apartment or condo. A house is like a car, something is going to go wrong at some point. Worst one is newer houses that being built really cheap with explosive price, and I'm talking about structure not the fixtures or bathtub.

[@K_Cameron]

Terrible mentality. Homeownership shouldnt be a thing only for “handy” people. People just gotta learn to budget. And you think landlords fix everything that goes wrong? Boy do i have stories for you.

[@denis4072]

@K_Cameron HOA is included with your condo. And if your landlord don't fix what's broken than you always have an option to move. This subject is for retirees with a tight budget. When you retired there is only so much you can cut back against time. Now a day to replace a water heater, the labor alone cost $1200 for a 30 minutes work. Imagine the roof?

[@K_Cameron]

@@denis4072 thats only if you get a condo with an HOA which yes most do, but you also mentioned apartments which doesnt. Condos could be a great solution for elderly or the disabled but those HOA fees aint cheap either. Young people with a decent job that knows how to budget should always opt for homeownership. Especially when raising children. Nothing beats growing up in a house rather than being is some crappy rental. Thats the problem with america now is that everyone is comfortable not OWNING anything. People would rather pay outrages rents and pay someone else’s mortgage and help the rich get richer just to deal with less hassle and responsibility. Some people cant afford a home now which is sad and our economy/government has failed us

[@denis4072]

@@K_Cameron I know what you mean. I see so many luxury vehicle and high end mall are pack with younger gen.

[@Francinestube]

Very eye-opening. I wish my son had hired you to visit his house before he bought it. He graduated university and a year later bought a 1980s house inspected by an inspector. There's an additional room to the house which has compromised the seal of the house from the outside. The house is infested with mice. The inspector said there would be no problem with mice. We found a steel wool pad stuffed under the kitchen sink around a pipe which would indicate an preexisting mouse problem. The cable guy mentioned the attic was covered in mouse poop. And this spring water started dripping from the ceiling of the wall between the addition and the preexisting exterior wall.. In the winter, water runs down the walls. The garage smells so strong like mold that I can't even go in there anymore because my lungs start to burn. I feel so sorry for him starting out, doing his due diligence by visiting multiple homes and hiring an inspector yet it seems he moved into a money pit.

[@bonniehonchell9963]

Oh yeah. Was waiting to see if trusses were there. I have no exhaust to outside of my Condo. I had to laugh when you opened the kitchen cabinet door & saw the plug. No insulation at all, (California standard) in 1980's buildings. I've been looking for over 2o yrs for an older house where I would have to write a letter hear from them 😂. Bravo & lots of good luck to you. I've about given up. Trying to keep up with the video's on this house.👍🏻

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

great to hear from you again Bonnie. best of success on your search. Cheers!

[@ibrahimayoub4591]

This is a great video

[@tw8r50]

Very informative video. You're right up there with Mike Holmes. Great job!!!

[@kclefthanded427]

This information is gold

[@nyla3235]

Thank you for this video -really a wonderful education. I sure wish you had a video like this walk through for an old (100 year) house. I live in Chicago and I'm trying to figure out how to work on my house. I'm a member and joined so I could learn and then do, but, trying to be sure I'm undertaking things intelligently and knowledgeably. Trying to step-by-step do all the fundamentals to make the house solid - aesthetics can come later. Plus, it helps if I could fully understand science of what governs best practices of old houses, when to hire someone vs DIYing it AND most important how to determine people who genuinely know how to work on old houses. We have too many scammers in Chicago - hard to find legitimate, quality contractors who ethically do good work for your money. So thanks again. If you happen to do such a video walking through an old house explaining the what, whys and how - would love to see & use that as a reference for my house. Thanks again-cheers!

[@jasonschick8433]

soooo informative amazing walktrough thanks !

[@robertkerby2581]

I loved your very informative KZbin video! Well done, Sir!

[@washingtonpesantez6311]

Thank you for your videos they are full of good information. I’m in the process of checking for a home will look le some advice is and old house in a great location 1940 the issue that I see it it has outside asbestos tiles thanks for your comments

[@lil--mo2025]

Great video! Thank you for the information.

[@kalico_kat541]

i LOVE that eat in bench... but is it covered in carpet??? if that's carved wood that's gorgeous

[@raymondkybartas9948]

Great videos. Love these so far. Except as a realtor I do not have benefit of breaking trim on showings lol?

[@melissacoons8392]

This is probably the best video I've ever seen regarding old homes! Thank you for making it. Wish you could take a look at our 1940's home.

[@MBMCincy63]

So glad I found a shorter video! Those long ones are hard to fit in my schedule! 🥶🖤🔔👍🏻❤️

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@THUNDERIN78]

I Love this Channel. Thank you for doing this for us motivated DIY’ers. REQUEST: Can you do different Fascia and Rafter Tail repair types for dry rot and/or termite damage, please? These are common home issues and I would greatly appreciate on seeing your expertise on this subject matter. Thank you

[@navghtivs]

Like the house, a lot of potential, where I live they don't build things like that anymore, nowadays it's all about bigger building being squeezed into smaller lot.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That is why I bought this one. the backyard is going to be amazing!

[@shinyredcobra]

Damn.... The peeling bathroom paint issue... That is the exact issue I'm dealing with right now! Thanks for the pointers!

[@dsgermack]

oh this is such a fantastic episode! so helpful! And yes, you must keep the bench!

[@stevenplount2567]

The furnace needs combustion air if doors are enclosing the furnace/ utility closet. Large transfer grills

[@bc5001]

Awesome video. Thanks so much.

[@Ed-sh8jt]

In Austin they will charge you 600K for a cheap spec home with shinny kitchen built in 30 days. Yet people don't see the value of these 70s style homes with great bones built with real lumber. Great video!

[@AskingSpot]

THANK YOU for the paint tip on oil paint checking! Got burnt by a seller who made our place look pretty but now we have pealing paint issues 😆

[@teamjesus1178]

Great, informative video.

[@dwadholm1]

$25K to re-roof is wild! The last one I had done was in 2008 on a similar split level and it was $6K The inside of that Trane furnace is identical to the one I have from 1999. Still chugging along...

[@washingtonpesantez6311]

Thanks for your info I’m looking at a house for my family 1930 nice location big yard and game land woods in my right and back of the house good price but it has asbestos shingles covering the outside siding your advice will be much appreciated

[@jean-baptisteminaud9164]

Asbestos - important thing to be aware of for younger home buyers/first time home buyers, who were never really « exposed » to the topic in their childhood.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

It is a real concern if you plan on making major changes to the floor plan like we did!

[@zane_sporrer_design]

Eh, doing one or two diy projects with asbestos won't kill you. 30 years working with the stuff and only %15 got mesothelioma.

[@St34mPunkPrivateer]

@@zane_sporrer_design I am not an expert on the topic but know people from a medical/legal side that deal with it. They mentioned its a genetic lotto, some can be exposed forever and some very little will affect you 20 years down the road.

[@InsanePandaWanderer]

Your videos are really good. Thank you man. Subscribed

[@IgnacioFlores.]

Your videos justify my KZbin premium subscription.thakn you

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, happy to help!

[@Soleya9]

The venting issues reminded me of two experiences I had. In a previous home, after living there year and remodeling the bathroom, I found out the bathroom fan wasn't vented anywhere. Had no hose, and was just blowing the steam into the insulation in the attic above it. Thankfully the mold was contained to a small area cause we lived in a super dry climate. Also lived in an apartment where the range hood vented into the cabinet above it. The vent pipe was cut off mid cabinet. We just bought an older home from the mid 80s. Has no major structural or roof issue. Just a lot of smaller stuff. Dated kitchen and bathrooms, etc. Stuff I can do over time while living here. Great way to get some equity without massive upfront costs of new construction. Which lets be honest, sometimes new construction can have major problems when builders cut corners. Also in my area, the older homes tend to have larger lots and older grown trees that provide nice shade.

[@benyosep5640]

Tree roots can be a best to pipes and foundation. Be careful.

[@ganeshutopia2197]

Great video Thanks!

[@swiftskilly]

Happy belated birthday Jeff! Hope you had a great time at the Red Blacks game! It was a wild ending

[@TheFlyingCougar]

20-25k for that roof in Canada is wild. Mine in South Carolina was $9k for similar surface area + steeper slope and i thought that was bad.

[@OutThereInHere]

Man I'm flabbergasted with this channel! Amazing infos and thank you SOO MUCH! I noticed you using a thermal camera. Where could I get one of those? Do they plug directly into a cell phone or? Any features to look for when buying one? Any particular infrared camera that's a, go-to brand ? I appreciate any tips. Cheers from Montreal!

[@HoodsGlobal]

****Question please: I hear a noise in my bathroom wall behind the sink, each time I run the hot water. It continues, intermittently, after the hot water is shut off. The cold water doesn't trigger any noise. ***What do you think is causing the noise? Thank you.

[@gardenstatestacker1879]

I have this same house, Wish I Had a chimney where that one is

[@gloriawestmoreland1602]

Hey Jeff I've been looking for that video on different types of mortar to use

[@CharlesNike]

Hi Gloria, I'm Charles Nike Watching from Florida Jacksonville USA. I'm sorry if I may appear intrusive I just want to let you know I didn't know this kind of beauty 😍 still exist, Where are you watching from?

[@gloriawestmoreland1602]

Scammer​@@CharlesNike

[@whathavya]

I've just signed onto a sales contract for a 1973 3 storie chalet, in Fairbanks Alaska. And I want to do a renovation on the upstairs bathroom. Do you think I should up grade the boiler to one that has its own domestic hot water tank? The current boiler isn't that old... but it relies on a small 30 or 40 gallon electric hot water heater.

[@kevinb1060]

Thank you that was awesome

[@toolsaddiction]

Yep i bought almost the same model house right before the pandemic all i need to do is a bath and a kitchen and im selling ill have done pretty much everything and got every issues you mentioned here

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I hope you have capital gains tax exemption where you live!

[@toolsaddiction]

Yeah in near montreal

[@skibbityb1]

To add on to your point about the meter. In the US you’re not supposed to build decks around meters like that. Could be an issue with your utility that adds $ if you go to get a new meter like he alluded to. They most likely will not be cool with installing a new meter in the cutout around a fence post or deck like that one.

[@landrec2]

I flip older houses now and will say Jeff and all his advice here is bang-on. This is a nice house to work on, no major problems. Good foundation, grade, roof and things are pretty easy. This is the house you want to buy.

[@TLCNewsNetwork]

Sir, I did a major renovation to a house that I bought. I have pictures of before and after. How would I be able to send it to you? I would love to hear your opinion. All the work was done by me wife and I, except electrical. Thanks and keep up the good work. You were my inspiration in my huge project.

[@sunnyyuen3237]

first of all, thank you for the video, wondering if there's a way to check the windows w/o breaking anything? i much think the owner wouldnt like that very much while you're just checking out the house they're looking to sell

[@PeterKontor]

Congratulations 👏

[@4vinylsound]

Definitely keep the kitchen bench look at that art I want one like that so bad in my kitchen but they won't fit I have to build one.

[@charliegone1652]

My house was built in 1963 biggest issues we found, sewer and trees, make sure there is no trees near the sewer, they'll destroy your sewer, will cost you a lot to fix. Also check your pipes, more than likely it will be galvanized steel and cast iron. We had to replace cast iron drain from kitchen to bath to main...costs A LOT to repair (since we have a slab it required destroying flooring and concrete). Galvanized steel will rust. No matter what. We have to replace all the piping. The pros? The home's structure is rock solid concrete in good condition. No creaks at all. Wood is in excellent condition. Electrical will be old, may require a panel. Make sure your roofing is not slats (if you need to install new, they will require you put ply).

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

we just filmed a live show opening the slab and are happy to announce it is all ABS. Cheers!

[@okanaganjustin9321]

Great video! Do you have one for a newer home?!

[@timdex91]

A little better header above that mechanical room window would be nice??... Stay safe, Tim

[@samuraisharp3]

Hey Jeff, what ever happened to that Church project?

[@DanielDickin]

It's for sale

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

currently for sale a s a 1 bed 1 bath 4000 sq ft house. 4 showings today

[@mumpygumboo8554]

Canada.... a country where everyone is on the take. You'd think some of these tradespeople would give senior's discounts? Or, actually show up when they say they will (or give a text or call if they can't make it)?

[@ca-tn1mm]

Jeff, you did the acetone asbestos test but u didnt say whether if the paint comes off the wall - it has asbestos or not. Didnt want to assume. Lmk please, i want to test my walls❤

[@Tuggernutz50]

Can you post a link to the thermal camera you used? I cannot wait for the videos on this house as it almost perfectly matches the old home I purchased and I would love to know what the thermals of it are. Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

it is a HKMICRO I got on amazon for 300 bucks. not the greatest resolution but serves its purpose to expose cold or hot spots. Cheers!

[@planesandbikes7353]

this basement looks so nicely done with decent headroom and tidy panel area ... compared to my first house, built in 1896 lol. But yeah, 1970s means you're faced with a$be$to$ abatement.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

the abatement is done and we have removed every single wall in the house already. check out our live shows to watch current work going on.

[@christygotcha5841]

What about dark spots in wood flooring?

[@mofado3372]

Could you share infos about the infrared camera you used? Or a link. Thank you

[@Bzapp725]

Thanks for the great video!... I don't have access to my attic, what do I do? I don't need new shingles for several years

[@M.A.R.V.]

dude i learned so much in just 7 minutes omg

[@robwloch8733]

You mentioned free 200 amp service upgrade in Ottawa. Is it hydro Ottawa or hydro one?

[@atomscustompc1334]

So my house was built in 1917 in the usa in Missouri. The basement is half crawl space and half walk in with the steps in the kitchen with a trap door in the kitchen floor. How would I start to get a full walk in basement and remove the trap door in the kitchen. I get water in the basement every year from water leaking from the outside down the crawl space wall. About 2 inches or so depending on rain or winter weather.

[@CutonceDIY]

At the window gaps I usually add tape over the insulation for a better seal. Is that a bad or good choice?

[@NnamdiSZK]

What do you think of a sump pump

[@claireh.7605]

Hey. Can I put exterior rockwool insulation on two walls of detached garage and leave the other three walls uninsulated and add heat and a/c in the northeast zone 6?

[@greb3212]

Normally, I shake my head at the renos he does. However, this video is quite good. This is very important since many houses won't allow for a home inspection contingency.