Incredible Attic Transformation in 5 Min | Timelapse DIY Attic Loft Renovation

[@ehotto]

Ahhh back in the good old days of being able to buy wood.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes! Absolutely! 😂

[@rickhunter6479]

Damn right about that but now we have to go a little bit further back start using mud and straw that's still cheap isn't it

[@HomeMadeNew]

@@rickhunter6479 HaHa, you got that right! I’m doing a stucco pebble dash exterior to save some money on other materials as well.

[@elliotskilton1990]

i just go to the woods

[@HomeMadeNew]

@@elliotskilton1990 those portable saw mills are definitely useful!

[@itsrigen]

props to this man for completely transforming an attic in only 5 minutes

[@jenn3641]

Props indeed 😂

[@HomeMadeNew]

Fast!

[@jesusromero5217]

​@@HomeMadeNewmaybe I missed it but curious on the approximate cost for this project?

[@JustinCase-my5vc]

God bless this guy. Has a life skill I’ll never have. That was one of the most impressive things I’ve seen in my life

[@HomeMadeNew]

👌🏼 thanks!

[@ryanmichael3052]

Except he fucked them in my opinion. Have you ever been in your attic mid summer at about 80 degrees?? No HVAC or any type of ventilation! I saw the insulation but nothing for ventilation for the roof or ventilation for the expensive room. Where is the HVAC? I wouldn't even be able to sleep at night taking advantage of this couple. Maybe it was done but I don't see it anywhere and that's an important part. It's so important that I would have edited that in the video. I bet you can't even use that room in the summer

[@albaPhenom]

@@ryanmichael3052 Here in the UK almost no one has AC, it's just not a requirement for the small amount of time through the year where we have hot enough weather to worry about it where cracking a window open won't suffice. He might live in a similar place.

[@charles1203]

I know people who can do this from scratch and personally I wished I was this talented.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Crazy right!

[@POOCHIESCLOSET]

Same. I had to go into my attic for the first time to see what's going on with my bathroom exhaust and voila...I discovered a magical space. I just knew there was someone out there with a similar story. Hey someone!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Incredible right!!

[@TonyYesi]

I love watching transformation videos like these. Looks like a cozy space to lounge and sleep in.

[@mazkeraid4039]

The most effort of renovating the attic, I like it!

[@HomeMadeNew]

I appreciate it!

[@byron2521]

Brings back memories. When I was teenager we lived in a house that had a finished attack like this. I moved upstairs and made it my room.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes, I know what you mean. I’ve always loved the idea of that too. Part of my inspiration 👌🏼

[@chooch5728]

Ok Greg Brady

[@st068825]

LOVE THIS! My old 120 year old house has an attic just like that, that needs to be renovated. Gives me hope! Thank you for sharing. Now come to KCMO and do mine. HA

[@HomeMadeNew]

I haven’t done an attic before. So it definitely should give you hope. As long as there aren’t any structural issues or builds. You can definitely do it yourself. Good luck! Thanks for subscribing!

[@jasonn2284]

It’ll be $100,000 minimum. Electrical alone will be $10,000. Wiring, hardware, materials. Nothing is cheap anymore.

[@mohamedabdulle6529]

@@jasonn2284dont think so its already largely done just needs connections

[@hanskikauppi9407]

Good job man! I’m doing exactly the same here in Sweden right now. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@rohithmkrishna3722]

Nice job bro.... Well done🤩❤

[@DanRice-bn5ds]

You did an amazing job! I will try to do this in my attic space above my garage.

[@HomeMadeNew]

It’s worth it!

[@ronniepryor6610]

this gives me hope for our country home!!!!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Haha

[@gabriellatrendz6173]

Now that is what you call skill

[@dinobuddy]

Beautiful! Now do mine.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Haha!

[@bobbyyranger150]

Brown wood next to window looked good authentic natural

[@HomeMadeNew]

👌🏼

[@theegoat1936]

A skylight would look amazing in this room

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes! Absolutely! I wish I did some days.

[@MAGAMAN]

Skylights are only good if you like having rain water inside your house.

[@ModestMountainBiker]

Amazing! So much hard work and dedication to a project and vision. Hard work pays off when the reason comes from within. Great work

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you! It’s been good!

[@MartinDevelopment]

Thanks for the video I have my attic wooded work done and need to get going and finish dry wall and electric and such! Please show the finished product longer it is more inspiring than the Before views

[@HomeMadeNew]

Ill have to do one more video on the finished product and details. Thanks!

[@VicMann]

Great video and channel. Thanks. I did my attic that same way about 8 years ago, and since then, many of my new roof shingles started to curl. Roof is about 15 years old with 40 year warranty. When I had my roofer come to look at the curled shingles, the first thing he asked was if I had insulated the attic. He said that since the air cannot circulate with all the insulation and sheetrock, the roof got extremely hot and caused the curling.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes, you're totally right, it definitely depends where you live and what kind of weather, but your rafters do need air to flow. I'll be redoing my roof anyways in the near future so I'll have that sorted out too. Good info, and thanks for subscribing!

[@johntrhodes1]

FYI You can build it as either a vented or non vented roof assembly but either way there needs to be enough insulation for the climate zone you are in for the route chosen. If not you can end up with rotted roof sheathing and rafters.

[@theblankpagejourney7100]

Would the same effect occur with a metal roof? I have an attic that is strikingly similar to the video and was thinking of doing the same renovation, but your point about the roof is concerning.

[@theblankpagejourney7100]

Do you think the same effect would occur or be of concern with a metal roof?

[@johntrhodes1]

@The Blank Page Journey if you have wood rafters or sheathing, you either need to allow for proper venting or use the correct amount of insulation to allow for an unvetted roof.

[@julianamara2559]

about to tackle the attic 👌

[@khalid749]

Well done. 122 year old house I'm considering having this done.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Same this one over 100

[@sneshead3326]

I love watching stuff like this aren’t humans awesome

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes! For sure! Thanks for subscribing!

[@spidermanzfuckennyobichhhh]

you outdid yourself that was so entertaining and inspiring im boutta make my own

[@HomeMadeNew]

👌🏼

[@chrismckenzie820]

beautifully added living space

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes! Thank you, and thanks for subscribing!

[@trishdadish21]

This turned out beautiful. I would have done one extra thing and add invisible sliding drawers from the side walls to utilize that remaining space, or it could be cabinets. Yes, you would have had to close them in but it would have been worth it for extra storage up there. Vertical shiplap on the side walls would hide the drawer or cabinet seams.

[@sugden5]

this video should be at a million views. such a good transition. nice job!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you! And thanks for subscribing!

[@WanderingVeteran]

It is getting close!

[@ximena110]

Wow, great job! I’m inspired as I have a similar space that needs to be developed. Thanks for sharing this and I hope that you are enjoying your gorgeous space. 👏👏

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes! Definitely am. It’s been a good storage and office space!

[@neilmatthews6344]

Deserved more likes - super transformation

[@HomeMadeNew]

Appreciate it!

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Congratulations...really nice...well done job.

[@j3fflb]

All that in 5 min! Absolutely amazing!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yeah!

[@user-qh5kt1ix5b]

Hello..finally how and what did you do to add ventillation between the roof planks and the insulation,? My attic is built the same but i havo no clue how to add ventilattion without breaking apart all sheetrock. Thanks do much

[@HomeMadeNew]

Well you have to do one or the other. So why I’m doing it was the roof. It need to get replaced either way so I’ll add vents that way

[@pamelaison7380]

Just bought a house last year. Looking to remodel and finish my attic. Please tell me what tools I will need?

[@HomeMadeNew]

Nail gun is a big one with screw gun hammer and tape measure. Saw, table saw helps too.

[@EzraWithAnA]

Wow, amazing. So talented.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you!!!

[@kennethsandri9932]

Very nice renovation. Starting a similar project myself so to speak, more like finishing the family's 35-year-old project so the home is what they had always hoped it to be. Great inspiration, thank you

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yeah, it’s been quite the process. Fun over all to see the results!

[@hasserecht3678]

Nice no vapor barrier.

[@HomeMadeNew]

There isn’t a simple answer to this. My insulation serves as a retarder, but also I don’t live in a super humid place or in a place with 8,000 headed degrees days, also one side of my roof has ventilation. Too many factors involved here to simply say I definitely need a moisture barrier.

[@Ticonderoga12]

Ahhh the pain, but then the reward!! Great job bro, I'm next

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes sir! Thanks and thanks for subscribing!

[@riffdex]

I have an attic like your before attic with pulldown ladder. I want to install permanent stairs to access the attic. To increase simplicity should I have permanent stairs installed before doing the attic renovation?

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yeah. That’ll help with a good bit the access to it.

[@punkdane]

what is the measurement from floor to ceiling? and also floor area?

[@HomeMadeNew]

At the peak it’s about 7’ average walking area is about 6’

[@badgalruth]

THIS IS WHAT I NEEEEEEDDDDDDDD

[@HomeMadeNew]

👌🏼

[@eligebrown8998]

Very nice hobby room you built.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you! 👌🏼

[@RyanRytrades]

this is sick! Nice work!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thanks!

[@sebastienbd3219]

Les bandes d'angles rigides pour les angles de grandes longueur sont idéal 😉 Beau boulot 👍

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you!!!

[@eddiea3782]

Beautifully done.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thanks!

[@kennaoconnor4633]

Great video! Loved the finished product. I bought a 120-year-old house 2 years ago and I'm on my last room doing renovations. The rest of the house was just cosmetic as I'm trying to only put back the character it originally had. I tore out all the old pressed board and gypsum board and exposed the true 2"x4" construction. By taking out knee walls on both sides of the cathedral ceiling, I was able to add 5 feet more of floor space on each side. Just wasted space! I'm putting closets along those eves and putting bookcases where they had a tiny closet on one end of the room. So far it's all been sweat equity except for the electrician dealing with all the knob and tube. Insulation and drywall next. My attic was already a bedroom so I didn't have to do as much as you. The bedroom on the other end is much smaller so I'll make that one a bathroom down the road. Your room is just perfect for what you did. So far my room has only cost me $1300 for the electrician rewiring. Sweat equity is the best way to do these projects. I'm a retired interior designer and thank God I learned so much from my subs. Thanks for the video! Subscribed!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Good deal! That sounds like a good project for sure. It’ll be super useful I’m sure. Thanks for the subscription, good luck!!!

[@JayLow5093]

Great video. I would like to do this to my attic. We have a similar layout. Does anything need to go between the roof and the insulation for like ventilation? New to being a homeowner and would like to do this myself. Open to all suggestions. Thank you.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Hey! Yeah, fun build. So yes, there does have to be something there. Part of my roof has another roof pitch on it and then the other side doesn’t. Which it has to have some ventilation. Also depends where you live on how important that is. Either way, I’m also redoing my roof soon. So I’ll get to add some features then.

[@eddperez3218]

Yeah how should a room like that be ventilated??? Or does it not need any ventilation?

[@patriciagallacher2905]

Idl disributers has a video called how to insulate a loft the right way.its 11 yrs old but it shows you exactly what you use for ventilation. Both videos are 👍 good this one just didn't show as it wasn't about that.

[@brandicollins3511]

WOW 😮awesome work

[@totalcIown]

My family's home has an attic that's very messy we don't even have proper floor in there but we're planning for me to have a room up there so this gives me hope that it can actually be done

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes, as long as it’s some solid floors it should work. Good to have someone always check it out and make sure it strong enough

[@jaredhammonds8255]

That took way longer than 5 minutes! You totally sped it up!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yeah, it sure did!

[@slac2102]

I think this is a great idea. The only thing is if you ever need to add a circuit to your home. There is going to be a lot of sheet rock repair if you can even do it.

[@MVASQUEZCASE]

Nice job!!! I got a question, what kind of Heat and A/C you use for the new attoc

[@HomeMadeNew]

Got a mini spit to help with the main as well.

[@doubletakewoodshop]

looks like you cut out rafter ties. Could you explain? did you drop the floor/ceiling?

[@HomeMadeNew]

Old house the way the built it. Looks like it but it was like that when I moved in

[@Blessedbears]

God willing, we are doing this in a couple months. I can’t wait. Family of 12 ❤

[@gtarules1]

Started?

[@antonius9]

Goodness gracious, you work fast. lol. Just kidding. Fabulous job. I watched your video looking for tips. You gave me a lot to think about.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thanks!!

[@MrBanks434]

What was the cost range of this type of project if you don't mind me asking??

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yeah, so depending on a few things. For me the cost was around $2,000-$3,500. That was before price of lumber being high and I had a few things sitting around that helped save a few hundred.

[@rehnumamuzaffar4370]

Have you take city permiision? I applied permit application .But they are asking so many things.

[@HomeMadeNew]

No city permit. I do live in a place that requires it, but not everyone does. Even though I would highly recommend it, but once you do, it’ll get exhausting, so do what’s not exhausting. Definitely talk to some experts about what you’re doing. I sure did!

[@robertm5969]

For this to meet code does the window needs to function as an egress? Does there need to be an escape ladder or roof that can be used as a platform under the window on the outside? My family has a similar attic

[@HomeMadeNew]

Well, the window does open. It does not need a ladder. However, different states/countries do have different structural codes. Here, it's a bit more simple, which I do believe it requires the widow opens at least.

[@MAGAMAN]

I would assume for it to meet code, he would have to put back all those beans he cut out. Right now the weight of the roof is trying to push down the outside walls. The beams that are no longer there were what was preventing this from happening.

[@robertm5969]

@@MAGAMAN He didnt cut any beams, he put insulation between them and covered with drywall

[@raiderboy14]

SWEET JUICE.. AWESOMENESS!! 💯

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes! Thank you! And thanks for subscribing!

[@JMenForThat]

I know this is old. I am looking to finish my houses loft area but I am worried about ventilation. What kind of ventilation does your loft have to prevent temps and mold?

[@HomeMadeNew]

So I have a separate mini spilt there to keep circulation and also the metal roof and some breathing around through the wood rafters.

[@christinepro]

I really want to do this!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Quite the job and fun.

[@matthewfreerksen1808]

Should insulation move from floor to ceiling ?

[@HomeMadeNew]

Got both. Floor mainly for soundproof

[@redscarecomixx]

Carrying all that up to the attic 🥶

[@HomeMadeNew]

Rought

[@miamisdubbleoochico8143]

Nice job‼️ What a transformation.

[@HomeMadeNew]

👌🏼

[@nicosan9511]

the before transformation looks just like my attic, good job :)

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you! Yes, really amazing what you could do with a space like that.

[@davidlupton1780]

Ayyyyy. Great work!

[@soniadeebee6391]

Extraordinary. Great music too.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Glad you like it!

[@samwilliams9374]

Hope you got proper venting between the roof and the insulation so the roof can breathe shingles get to hot and curl

[@HomeMadeNew]

Half of the side is vented well the other isn’t. But putting a new metal roof on so they’ll get fixed.

[@julieb3581]

What did you do for heat and ventallation? Looks Great. We have a HUGE attic and one day we want to do something like this.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Great question! So, I talk about this in the full video that I filmed while I built this loft. That’s coming out in a few weeks, but I’ll give you the short answer. When I had my HVAC guy run the ducts for the house, I asked him to run a separate 10” for a few feet that got capped with the intention to shoot up into the attic in the future. So I ran a two vents in the room with a return in the hallway. Now, it’s not great. In the winter it’s fine since heat rises. But in the summer it doesn’t get super hot, but it’s also not an ideal temp. So I have a portable unit that helps out when I’m up there using the space. Mini splits are good options or if you don’t mind it, window units are too. Or else you’ll need to hire a HVAC company to zone it and make it legit. Hope that helps.

[@Hello-zf5lq]

They have likely no idea what they are doing. This is all suboptimal. Your are supposed to have an empty aired out attic so the temp is the same on both side of the roof to prevent condensation and ice dams. They also increased the surface area of the ceiling that had to be insulated because a triangular shape is more surface area than a flat square shape. You are ideally supposed to have an empty attic, with insulation on the attic floor piled up high, with all cracks on the attic floor sealed with foam so air doesn’t go through, and not have any ductwork in the attic

[@HomeMadeNew]

@@Hello-zf5lq Love the engagement, you're everywhere. Like I said in the other comment, I don't disagree with all you are saying, this isnt the ideal attic space. Could be done better with another 5K. Regardless, we'll be replacing the roof, we'll improve the roof ventilation by installing them. Attic floor is still insulated well. Not all attics are the same too. So always best to consult with someone who knows whats best for your home. Thanks!

[@doneown503]

@@HomeMadeNew Yup, should be out&about in summertime anyways! Very nice work, wonderful result! I know that might have been weekends & week nights, but nice work ! BYW, how did permitting the work go?

[@moneyredsgaming8189]

@@HomeMadeNew jijijihijijihihiiiiiihihiihiibib

[@ProductBasement]

No insulation in the walls?

[@richardbyrum4618]

Amazing work!!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you! Thanks for subscribing

[@roymercer22]

Damn! Our attic is nearly identical. Safe to say that reno ship has sailed. Lol Excellent work my guy.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Appreciate it!

[@kakamagi]

What is the song you got playing. It's so mesmerizing.

[@HomeMadeNew]

No idea, but it gets old after time haha

[@panteraa919]

I hope you added ventilation. Attics need to breathe. Great job tho! I assume you already know but you’d be surprised what people do but are also unaware of at the same time. Great vid 👍🏼

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yes for sure. One side has a roof above it on a slant the other side doesn’t. Either way I’m putting a new roof in with vents. Thanks! 👌🏼

[@mazzeig21]

Hey there, nice work. What are the dimensions of the space (LxWxH)? And what is the height of the walls on the perimeter, I guess it's considered a knee wall?

[@HomeMadeNew]

I believe it was 24x11. And 7’+ on center high.

[@marshamk]

Nice video. Can you explain what the spray expanding foam is being used at various points to do? Fill in cuts for electrical components and such?

[@HomeMadeNew]

Not 100% what you mean, but some of the spray foam was used to with limit air flow, insulate cracks or keep things in place since it’s pretty strong stuff.

[@jesseparbhu6125]

Really nice, great job

[@workfromhome598]

Beautiful!!!!❤❤❤

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thanks

[@Thomaslemoine]

what do you have for insulation and ventilation up there now?

[@HomeMadeNew]

When redoing the roof here shortly I'll add some ridge vents with baffles. As of right now, I got air moving around and a mini split right next to this room. We don't live in a very cold environment, sort of in between as well.

[@masterkiller990]

Wait so i have a question. Is it possible to expand into a square Attic to make each floor equal?

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yeah. Just have to be sure the structure is good.

[@chrisredmayne]

Great job, would love to do a basic one for my attic

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you, it’s worth it

[@BloodyNigerian]

Did you use anything to hold the kneewall insulation in place? You seem not to have left any ventilation space before insulating the rafters-mind explaining why? Beautiful video. Thanks for uploading.

[@gambit1001]

Hi I would like to know as well. I live in a 4 season climate where it gets very hot and humid in the summer and cold in the winter. Usually there is air flow/suffit and ventilation on angled roof so there is no ice buildup on top with the thawing and freezing if the isn't vents there. Any explanation would be helpful.

[@HomeMadeNew]

So this roof is a bit different than some. There is another pitch roof on top of the right side. So there is airflow on that end. Second thing is, I’ll be redoing the room since it’s so old. What I’ll do is add some options to ventilate the roof. It’ll also be metal.

[@gambit1001]

@@HomeMadeNew thanks very much for the reply! Will look forward to seeing that next project as well! This videos has given me allot of ideas already!

[@hktrucker]

What do you call those when you cut out the sides of the A shape roof to extend the size of the area? Do you need a permit for that?

[@HomeMadeNew]

In this case, I didn’t cut sides out. It was like that when we moved in. For the most part, I would recommend an engineer/contractor to look over it.

[@joshuamorales4877]

Did you have to have someone look at it about coding ? I’m interested in doing this to my attic for more space .

[@HomeMadeNew]

Yeah. It’s good to make sure you have someone knowledgeable enough look over it. You want to make sure the floor would be strong enough.

[@thenub5606]

does it get warm up there in the summer?

[@HomeMadeNew]

I do have a return and two vents, it can, but I'll get those zoned too, and I have a portable unit that can help out if it needs to.

[@truthseekr80]

Nice job!!!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Appreciate it!

[@patriciau6277]

Excellent!

[@joeywhite7085]

Very nice work

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you!

[@darbo6955]

What did you do for cooling this down?

[@HomeMadeNew]

I have a mini spit in addition to some of the HVAC air.

[@FM-yk1yr]

Gorgeous

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thanks!

[@josephmorgan3085]

Nice bruh 👌 I'm in the process of doing my attic right now......great motivation

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you sir! It’s been fun. Pretty rewarding after it’s all done! Good luck!

[@rehnumamuzaffar4370]

Can you please share about taking permit?

[@mtgdustin]

I need to and will be doing this. My house from the 30s is tiny and has zero closet space. This would be a game changer for my wife and daughter.

[@HomeMadeNew]

It really is!!

[@frankhassett2496]

I am getting ready to do an attic space with similar dementions. How many sheets of drywall and insulation did you purchase? Thanx.

[@HomeMadeNew]

Hey, that’s exciting. I can’t remember exactly on insulation since I bought it a year before starting on the project. I’d say about 12 sheets of 4x12 drywall sheets. Some of it cut.

[@frankhassett2496]

@@HomeMadeNew Cool, thanx.

[@SThomas1289]

I'm in love😍🤔would y'all mind coming to South Carolina to do my attic?

[@HomeMadeNew]

Haha! If I ever do it for a living. I’m ready to be done with mine!

[@jay86web4]

Oh man this is amazing exactly what I need

[@HomeMadeNew]

It’s worth it! Use it about every day for an office space.

[@eaas2112]

How did you build up the floors? Weren't there wires running along the joists? I really need help with my project

[@HomeMadeNew]

There were two wires and I worked around them since I added extra support every 16 inches or so. The floor is good overall, but adding some extra support helped. It changed the height of the floor though.

[@user-ip4rn9li2z]

Well done !

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you! Thanks for subscribing

[@arthurik1929arthurik19291]

Great job, Outstanding

[@HomeMadeNew]

Thank you! And thanks for subscribing

[@ashleynv]

How much do you think this would cost to hire someone for this size room? Also how long thanks!

[@HomeMadeNew]

Dang. Well, maybe cost 10k about a month or two.

[@prashanthambati5226]

Amazing how much total costs

[@HomeMadeNew]

3-4k around the time. Prices have definitely gone ip

[@gtarules1]

How long (hours) would you say it took and cost? TY

[@HomeMadeNew]

No stop, since I took breaks I’d say 3 weeks to a month.