How I Messed Up Building A Barndominium.. (shop house)

Just letting you guys know what I would change if I could start over!
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[@daviddorge1559]

Hey most guys your age are worrying about what video game they’ll buy. Kudos to what you’ve accomplished 👍👍

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@RyZeSnipez1]

Idaho folks are built different ~Floridian

[@DriverSteveO]

Your house is awesome. The safe I would have made it hidden, sink it into the wall and put a bookshelf or mirror to hide the door.

[@LethallFruit]

Saving up and trying to do the same here at 22 right now . Trying to figure out financing and I can do the rest with my family and friends . Love the whole setup you got !

[@creedosborne7885]

A spiral staircase or regular staircase coming down from the deck outside would be cool. Then you could have people up on the deck with out going through your bedroom

[@tl8115]

Same thing I was thinking

[@christianjon8064]

@@tl8115 not as secure tho

[@reneeanneshirley7063]

I think you should still definitely consider in the future moving the wall on the 2nd bedroom/storage unit upstairs to create a closet with a bi-fold door. That way you could add a window and have a great nursery/bedroom). And I have a small two-step folding ladder that I use in the kitchen to reach the upper cabinets (Can store under sink or in the pantry). But I love your overall design.

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@donnajones1603]

At 1:32 view of refrigerator it looks like you could move it a few inches to the left, leaving more space between oven/stove/storage bins & refrigerator... Enough to keep a folded 2 or 3 step stool (as suggested by RAS) and helping keep fridge cool.....

[@stuartkorte1642]

You did a great job on your home. On the kitchen window you could mount a 12” deep stainless shelf outside. The sliding window makes a great pass-through for food and dirty dishes to/from the grilling area.

[@Create208]

Great idea!

[@regisfilia]

The joy (or curse, depending on how you look at it lol) of homeownership is the virtually neverending opportunity for "improvements" and adjustments, etc. As long as you're happy with the process that's all that matters!

[@Create208]

Very true!

[@alyssausrey3043]

Exactly how I feel!

[@Leeland2486]

I love the safe where it is. It looks good in the wall, it fills that space perfect.

[@johnrisner9563]

Love the project, and really appreciate all the details you put in your videos on design, build and budget. For down the road here's a "want" not a "need". I haven't thought about how to do it yet, but if you put a grill on 2nd floor deck or think you will eat or entertain up there much, figure out a way to rig up a dumb waiter that you can haul items up from the kitchen on the outside. Will save a lot of steps up and down carrying food, beverages and dishes. There has to be a way to build one at a reasonable price and not be obtrusive. Enjoy.

[@Create208]

Good idea thank you!

[@Weirlive]

pretty cool walk through and its cool to see the things you’ve noticed. One your initial walk through the glass on your shower was one that I noticed as well. I would also put a door where your towel is so that you could walk right from the bathroom into the closet.

[@Drummer1686]

Details, details, details...right? Hey, what you imagined and made real is amazing. Great inspiration for anyone. Keep it coming.

[@thestreetsofhawaii]

double door leading in from the living room into the garage also will help it feel more connected incase you got guess over hanging out.

[@dayneholt4149]

Wonderful build, I would like a underground storm shelter, access in the work area maybe near the washer/dryer.

[@JL-hn6hi]

Wonderful episode! It would be super easy and super functional to add a built in open shelf under your raised wall cabinets… there are lots of foto examples online. / I know the stair location is not the original one you intended. As your family grows, a future wall between the stairs and the shop might help conserve the house heat in the winter, essentially making the area more conditioned space.

[@Create208]

Good idea! Thank you!

[@francoisberkinjr5088]

You're a freaking genius man! Your future is ultra bright. I'm so inspired! 🙌🏽

[@mattehle7163]

so the only thing i would change is putting a slider door in the bathroom leading into the closet, just so you don't have to walk all the way back to the bed room and then into the closet to get something you may have forgotten .

[@AmberWaves-WA-State]

Your view is amazing! And I love your double outside porch. Gives the building a more upscale feeling. We're in eastern WA state, and considering a steel shop home. It's great to see people sharing such helpful information. Enjoy your beautiful home!

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@brandonbaker2281]

Very cool place! When I built my house I under appreciated the need for a large laundry/mud room. I would highly recommend with children you build a large mud room that can accommodate a lot of shoes, clothes, winter gear and cleaning supplies.

[@WheelStories]

Awesome. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Love that SE section of Idaho. I'm over in Boise but was born in Pocatello and spent the first year of my life on a ranch near Arbon Valley, west of Arimo, through the gap if you're familiar with that region. My mother passed a few weeks ago and we drove out to the old ranch home to sprinkle her ashes. Beautiful place, especially this time of year with the gold quaking aspens. I'm envious of your shop house and will be watching more of your build videos. Congratulations.

[@alroy43]

My advice on paint. Don't go dark anywhere you plan to spend time outside near the house like on the decks. The dark attracts the heat and when the dog days of summer hit you will curse yourself for using a dark color that attracts the heat. Really nice spot you have.

[@jay53648]

We appreciate your honesty and for putting us on, still a great build 💯

[@markallyngeorge9786]

You did a fantastic job. The lights outside make a nice touch. Hey, the quicker videos are just as interesting. From experience you don't want your grill upstairs. You will always be running back and forth to the fridge, grab a utensil, wash your hands, etc. A bathroom idea, is that it is not too late to still make the entire floor one huge shower pan and change the tile. It does not need to be the pebble/stone, and can be smooth (yet not slippery). A simple duct damper in the ventilation, set on a timer next to the light switch, would solve your heat/cold exposure. Whole room floor draining would eliminate the need to shield water from the shower as well. Unfortunately I learned all about this because my son became handicapped, but it is still a great solution. Nothing like being able to "hose down" the bathroom when your cleaning with hot water. Just epoxy the vanity below the countertop and seal any wall that does not have tile. The stainless counter under the window that Stuart Korte suggested is a great idea. You can always expand and do your patio later. You may want to put in a permanent brick grill area, pizza oven, stationary cooler, whatever, later on and then you will have even more counter space outside. I look forward to watching you get the lean-to up and the outside finished! Keep up the great videos.

[@Create208]

Thank you! Those are great points!

[@gladdenhandymanllc962]

I love this build. Going to start our build soon. This is extremely inspirational.

[@jonleonguerrero]

Fantastic job. The changes you mentioned all make sense. The master bedroom is really nice. But if I had to live in it with my wife, we would need more closet space.

[@tim-hypnotherapist]

No doubt that your kitchen working triangle (stove-sink-fridge) is pretty small, but there are many people with the same thing and they get along just fine.

[@robertpattinson1257]

Your house 🏠 makes me want to built one myself, thank you for sharing your amazing home with all of us.

[@googleguy5700]

Recently, two large shops were constructed., at two different, but nearby, locations, on the Oregon Coast I couldn't figure out why someone would build a beautiful shop instead of a house. I have now learned what they are: barndominiums. The condos, at the back side of the shop, are facing the beach and ocean.

[@againsttheoddsoutdoors9201]

The only thing I would change is the stairs to the master isn’t incorporated into the actual downstairs of the house but other than that it’s a beautiful place

[@robertgonzalez8419]

For as young as you are man you’re hitting it out of the park I’ll would be grateful to God for blessing me with a place like the one you have. you are truly blessed my friend you did a great job God bless you , you mentioned the closet for the room that could be another bedroom that’s a weekend project nothing you can do .be safe

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@GS-vm8gb]

Your home is amazing the upstairs balcony would be my hang just looking at that view every day . You did a great job designing your home.

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@darrengodbee3397]

I think you’ve done a great job here over all however your kitchen cabinet issue is a very easy fix your upper cabinets need to be 36” or possibly 42” cabinets Your bathroom is also a fairly easy fix as well if you just expand your shower move the shorter wall over to the other side of the tub and ad a steam shower unit into your shower as well you will love it just be mindful of where it drains into your shower as it will be scalding hot so you don’t want it on your feet I agree with your new idea to put the safe behind the door in your closet as well Again I think you did an awesome job especially on your first build here I’m very impressed

[@dwaneoconnor5978]

I would have put infrared heat tubes across both ends of the shop. Keeps everything warm including the floor. It heats all objects not the air like the big blast air heaters.

[@MattGrossChannel]

I'd add a dining room. You'll want to host Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

[@uncleNick18]

Frame a piece of aluminum foil and hang on the fridge right there, will look fine at a glance and be a conversation piece if anyone asks, as long as there's an airgap on the fridge side the foil will interrupt the line of sight and block virtually all of the heat transfer from the stove. The frame is just to keep it looking decent...

[@Create208]

That’s a great idea!

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

Great place, I'm building one in Tennessee. My shop is going to be a grow room though. You did a wonderful job on your home.

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@tmalcolm6138]

I would install beaded soffit under the front porch and upper porch and install ceiling fans to give you just the right amount of sir while sitting.

[@halunkarecord]

VERY NICE WORK! here on the Big Island of Hawaii it rains often. If your overhang on a high roof is short problems arise when wind forces rain in at an angle striking the building leading to rot. It would be nice to see a couple more feet of overhang on the roof. Not sure if this is a problem where you are. amazing job!!!💯

[@fredericrike5974]

A couple of suggestions for the next one; design your kitchen to allow the refrigerator to be inset into the wall behind it- set the refer on the same wall with the sink, leave space on either side of the sink to work. IN your floor design, figure that "wet wall" to have lavy, tub fill and water closet on that wall- the refer should be on a section of wall just away from all of that and set back into wall- you will gain a few inches right in front of the refer- it's more valuable than gold in a small floor plan kitchen. As well, getting as much of your wet plumbing, hot and cold, into one short section of wall will keep costs lower and detail work confined. Think about leaving access that doesn't require breaking a wall. You may never need it, but when you do, repairing that broken wall will cost as much as the plumbing did. BTW, for a first kitchen, you did really well! The more carefully you "set" your design before you dig the first footing and then stay to your plan, the better you will control "spiraling costs"- think you already have that one! Your calls on the window over the sink and "spreading out a bit" were spot on- but you have to plan that when you lay out. All in all, really sharp, functional Shop House. If you but a propane connection on the porch for a BBQ or small fire pit, be sure to put a temp activated power vent discharge for the carbon monoxide fumes that may accumulate under the porch roof. I'm done- you done good, dude! FWIW, I am a plumber/HVAC guy, and contractor. As well as you did, your "after build" was a great examination of to do or not to do- many folks can't seen to do that. Can't wait to see how the shop finishes out- so get busy! FR

[@Create208]

Those are all really great points and good ideas! Thank you!!

[@fredericrike5974]

@@Create208 Hey, you got most of it pretty square the first time out- that aint no slouch. I spent over 40 years at construction- and was still getting into the odd corner from time to time. Loved it, but finally did retire- I am now an officially accredited You Tube Expert, emphasis on the ex, and you asked for advice! Please remember that all this "advice and counsel" was absolutely free and worth every penny of that cost! You young whipper snappers will have to figure some of it out for yourselves! Trust your "gut"- you took on a more serious project than you knew and "motored on through" and got a nice result- that gives you some serious "future creds"- use em! FR

[@nvmcrider8475]

An amazing job on your place. Putting the master bathroom toilet in an enclosed water closet will help keep you from seeing your spouse in a compromising position after eating at Taco Bell. I like the built in safe, I haven’t seen that before and the upper deck and view are awesome.

[@taefweabeatz5188]

Fire bro I'm an electrician apprentice too this inspires me to one day have a house 💯

[@east5871]

How has it worked out having the master access from the shop rather than the downstairs living space? Awesome building and setting!

[@avgAaron]

Love the progress you're making on this house. Ive been super inspired by this series to build a brand in my hometown. Keep up the great work!

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@DonRaj]

What a beautiful property, good job buddy

[@Mclag]

I would rearrange the kitchen. still keep the L shape with the island in the middle, but extend the countertops and move the sink over to allow a lazy Susan corner piece . It appears the corner is just nothing underneath. More storage is always better than not having enough.

[@troywade8601]

Would’ve reduced the size of garage and added some of that square footage to your living area. Also would’ve put your bedroom downstairs and living room/kitchen upstairs, Having the kitchen and living space upstairs I think the balcony would be utilized more vs being connected to the bedroom instead.

[@sind3138]

First of all GREAT JOB!! I love the whole set up, especially windows, porch and balcony off Master BR. My only suggestion, and I noticed from the beginning, is the LR/Kit should be larger. I agree that the kit itself is enough and functional, but U will be sorry that u didn’t allow for a kit table. Also, your LR space is quite limited. The only reason why I’m even saying anything is for others to take this into consideration if this is to be your main home long term. But this guy will probably eventually build a main house in his property and this will become perfect guest quarters or in-law suite. So this guy will do great!! Here’s a message to the guys: Get a woman’s input along the way. Someone who’s already raised or is raising a family. Lol!!! This comment is with much adoration though. 💕

[@Create208]

Thank you! I will be building a house one day!

[@airbalancer23]

Instead of using those clear bumpers on the cabinet knobs try using black O-rings around the cabinet pulls. Should last longer and be less noticable. Looks great.

[@chirider73]

The cabinets in the kitchen just needs to be lowered. I did the same mistake when I removed the range top vent and added a microwave, my cabinets were to high to access. If I remember correctly, the microwave has to maintain a minimum distance from the stovetop of at least 30". Lower the side cabinet to the same lower level of the microwave and add crown molding or just get longer cabinets. The one sitting right of the sink looks high on its own and should be lowered or replaced as well. The fridge, make an enclosure and shift it to the left and make it flush with the wall... Just my opinion ;)

[@deemack341]

If you lower the cabinets, you can install shorter, square cabinets ( preferably with glass fronts) on top of the existing upper cabs. That's currently a popular style. It not only provides more storage, but also, you won't have to be concerned with dust accumulating on top of your cabinets.

[@angiegracie6954]

Adding that closet would be super easy. Excellent job! 👍

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@tbonn3388]

Just get a pellet grill sir, Got the 120v right there on the deck where you would put it! Get a Camp Chef

[@readyeddy1401]

Jacks getting g big

[@roxanneide4987]

If you plan to enclose your shower completely, you might want to research it and see if you need to tile the ceiling so you don't have issues from all of the steam. Your place looks great. You can always change what you want at a later time. For now, it's perfect. 👍💙

[@Create208]

Good point thank you!

[@carlosmaldonado9510]

Maybe a 2 to wider slab Around the house For the water and snow How about a low CFM blower with at least a supply going to the bathroom pulling air from the main space creating a not as cold air intake keeping the humidity stable You would have to add a fresh air make up

[@BIGGELATO]

5:33 I commented in the other video about money, ill copy paste it here. If you're renting it and getting income, get the place refinanced (cash-out refinance) and make sure the rent covers the DSCR at 1.25 (75-80% debt to NOI ratio), you could then grab that equity and use it to expand, fix up the place, even get cars to build or whatever your channel is about, it's also tax-free since debt isn't taxable, and its good debt since its being paid off on its own by renting. It's what the wealthy do to get rich, free money dude

[@jeremycharles5770]

You house slash garage is so cool the paint color for the out side for I like would be like a light blue gray color that would be cool 😎

[@derekcampbell7022]

Hi Christian,your bedroom and bathroom is beautiful.l agree the safe would be better in the closet and not on show..changing the kitchen window is a great Idea. But honestly Chris, you have done a marvelous job with everything.l love it,and your dog is so cute.

[@Create208]

Thank you glad to hear from you!

[@jaymondy]

The kitchen cabinets can just be moved down. its typical that the cabinet over the refrigerator could be a bit higher.

[@Jakooooooob]

honestly there are only a few things I would change. I would add a staircase on the outside of the house to access the upper deck. That way people wouldn't have to go through the master every time you want to hang out on the deck. the only place you could do it is on the wall that's shared with the kitchen but you have 3 issues. 1: You may be able to see into the guest bathroom from the stairs so you would have to put in either a blind to cover the small window or go to some glass that isn't see through. 2: You would have to adjust the planter box there + extend the deck space to clear the kitchen window. 3: You may not want to add stairs at all from a security standpoint. Currently the only way to the upstairs is through the shop so you would have more time to react to any sort of home invasion scenario. Now if that isn't really a concern for you then you could disregard that altogether. Other than that I would extend that wall in the storage room to make that a closet for sure. Plus add the loft as you mentioned. Personally i would use the loft as either a place for that pool table or a home gym area. All And all, I think this is a great design. Its put together very well and i did download the floor plan and only slightly adjusted it so I really do appreciate it!

[@Create208]

Thank you! Those are all really good points! Maybe a spiral staircase???

[@Jakooooooob]

@@Create208 definitely possible. I wonder how it would look given the general "boxy" shape of the house though. Your homes exterior has a lot of clean lines given the shape and the batons on the sides so I wonder is a spiral staircase would look out of place. Food for thought

[@blueoxoutdoors2699]

Can you make a sped up time lapse and maybe voice over the progress of your build? Maybe like an R&R style video a little bit! Would love to see a fast version of how the house was out together over time! Keep up the awesome content man!

[@Create208]

Good idea! Thank you

[@outhouse9451]

By inclosing your shower completely into a sauna type setup it may cause problems with you drywall on the ceiling

[@tylersyhabandith1481]

Heat shield ThT looks esthetically pleasing on your refrigerator

[@theacase8738]

Good to have your can do attitude. Regarding the kitchen: look to the pro cooking shows, or ask a woman who likes to cook for layout ideas.

[@NoName-vl5gr]

You should add some insulation next to that fridge

[@jbrummitt]

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Excellent work. Would like to build something practical like this. In regards to something I would like, did you ever consider an overhead crane? I know it would add cost but I always thought that would be something cool to have. Regards from Nashville, TN

[@blackoutfireproductions]

If you decide to do the kitchen, I will help where I can with the tops. I can keep an eye out for a rem of that Himalaya White stone.

[@blackoutfireproductions]

Love your place btw!!!!

[@vanessagreene369]

Just proud of ya and if your parents can paint that entire house I can paint my apartment thank you

[@Diedhard]

The setup is 🔥. Curious to see future updates

[@enriquecastellanos4398]

Great shop with a living area. You will need a special woman to live with that kitchen and closet arrangement.

[@Create208]

Thanks! My girlfriend really likes both!

[@kellysellnow7901]

Regarding slider windows: if you live in an area that has any dust or by a dirt road - over time the slider function will start to really frustrate you. Dust and dirt will get caught and lodged in the mechanism and will not slide easily. If you can, always go for crank or sliders that move up and down, not left and right.

[@TheUltimateScot]

Wouldn't crank style windows sag over time as well?

[@ryankirk2459]

Why would you change the position of the safe? Love the build, great job mate

[@drewwright8608]

Love your set up man and location looks awesome 😎. Me personally I would of put the kitchen up top with your master bedroom and then had the bottom floor have all the extra rooms and movie slash game room. Then also put in french doors for the top deck and bottom room. 🙂

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@beanking30mg54]

Firepit!!!!

[@trwsandford]

The only thing I can think of, that it might be missing is a fireman’s pole

[@280zone]

Luckily, most of the items you mentioned are pretty easily resolved. The only two things I would change is, first would be to have the living quarters on a single level. The second thing I would change is the owner..... to me.

[@Create208]

Haha!

[@Boston72]

Great job young man you should be extremely proud of your design-build and finish. So many of us would love this setup but most of us are not allowed in town and land outside of town is not cheap either. How big is your lot and can you give me a rough idea of the cost of the land and the home as we see it today I love every extra idea that you would like to change....budget-wise is AWESOME!!!!

[@Create208]

Thank you! I own 2 acres. The house and land appraised for $360,000.

[@TheBenjaminshultz]

Dude. This is my dream!!! Please keep the videos coming, man.

[@Create208]

Thanks for watching!

[@cruisinsusan8084]

Super impressed! Thanks for the great advice.

[@freddaniali]

I would turn that shop closet into a nice bathroom with a shower.

[@andrewbrenner7120]

Nice work!

[@johnlilley9363]

Views are amazing

[@72SSAbody]

I’d put a water closet for the toilet in the master bathroom. Game changer 💩

[@jonlanier_]

This is a GREAT single guy's place. Or a married couple's place. But a long-term family with 2-3 kids... you'll have many problems.... that garage area is going to become walled up living space/ bedrooms/family room... etc.

[@jordanmats1297]

I designed it off his plans and if you jog out in the 15ft and I forget the exact length forward you can create 3 bedrooms upstairs and have 1000sqft shop space and 2000sqft living space. Wich for a family would be good

[@jonlanier_]

@@jordanmats1297 Sounds good.

[@Steven-xj2rf]

Awesome video!

[@mmanut]

BEAUTIFUL JOB, DIFFERENT AND I LIKE IT‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@jordanmats1297]

Add the lean to on the side and if you were gonna do a family jog the back out so you can have a 2 extra bedrooms upstairs like where you were gonna put the mezzanine you mentioned before

[@Create208]

Good idea!

[@tedjacobson7822]

Do you have a firewall between the living space and the shop? Are the doors to the Kitchen and Master Bedroom from the shop fire-rated as well? Also, any plans to stop the fumes/smells from the shop getting into the living space, seems you are just 1 door opening away from them going into the living space and I assume the master bedroom and kitchen doors are exterior doors with seals on them then? On the room right after going up the steps, don't know your local codes but here in GA, if you had added the closet you'd need to also add a certain sized window to the outside to be able to use it as a bedroom.

[@brodyspencer4761]

Love everything about this build. one question though, why did you make your bathroom and closest so long? personally, I would have liked a larger room on the end. and when designing the house portion did you build the rooms first and put walls around them or walls first and designed the rooms based on the size you had already?

[@Create208]

Thanks! It’s just the way I liked it setup! Could be rearranged to anyone’s preference! Kind of a mixture. I would place items in the spaces and build walls and stuff around them.

[@MaueMedia86]

Color match the ac lineset color to the color of the siding:)

[@williamkinnane1606]

Very well done.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Just found your channel,wanting to build one my self. What was your budget?(if I may ask) how much of the work did you complete, how much problems did you have with codes? Here in SW Louisiana (hurricane ally) I'm being told its difficult to build and pass building codes! What program did you yous to draft on your computer. Love the design but I would need a little bigger kitchen (do lot of cooking and hosting and also a way like mention in other comments a way to up stairs loft not only to keep traffic out of BR but away to escape in case of fire. TIA for answers

[@johnandstephanie377]

Those views are incredible

[@nobody1042]

The upstairs bathroom door hits the toilet. Bad bathroom design. Change the door to a sliding door.

[@TheBenjaminshultz]

First! Love this

[@Builttolastdenali]

Bro just get a Traeger grill! No propane needed

[@steveraettig9046]

This is what have dreamed about for years! Both the wife and I noticed the toilet in the master is turned the wrong way. You'll learn that when your partner opens the door quickly, your knees will be the first thing to slow it down.

[@googleguy5700]

The small wall for the shower is for splash AND privacy. It seems strange to worry about privacy in a bathroom, but when you and your wife are in there at the same time, a small wall next to the toilet -- maybe four feet high, extending about a foot beyond the seat, will be nice.

[@desmondhouse1531]

I absolutely love your shop house ! What was your budget with this ?

[@jeffmorse5599]

Why no window in the second floor storage room? I would have gone black windows and paint the house light grey or white and i'd have enclosed the second floor stairs/laundry room with a wall.

[@bradybayles271]

If someone hasn’t said it yet I am, you are a genius!

[@Create208]

Thank you!

[@fstoll3]

I recall in a past video, you mentioned that you are going to make your driveway gate with power openers, when you do that, will you please make a video about it?

[@Create208]

Yes I will!

[@codymanor2746]

What part of Idaho do you live in?! I’m also from Idaho. Live in meridian and run Handymanor Home Renovations & Remodeling. Great work man!!! I think your place turned out amazing!

[@Create208]

South east! Thank you!