INSANE Bedroom Transformation! I FIND A HIDDEN FIREPLACE!

[@John_Malecki]

IF you like this remodel, you're going to love the Master Bedroom Remodel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6OvqKWIich8gbs

[@578018]

John, I suggest that you explain the build process as commentary rather than the background music...Educating your audience...Checkout Modustrial Maker channel and see how he explains step by step...Thanks for your understanding!

[@aidanstutzmann7529]

@@578018 I like the way he just builds, he has other videos that physically show you how to do it, but he can't sit there and explain how to remodel a bedroom.

[@kyriocheygaming]

I wish I could do this renovation but I don’t have a bald eagle bicep tattoo 😪

[@BeGlamourlicious]

Maybe a tramp stamp will also do the trick 😉

[@kyriocheygaming]

@@BeGlamourlicious don't have any tattoos at all so nope wont work

[@KT-rk6fn]

I'm crying 😂😂😂😂

[@StayMadNobodycares]

I believe in you.

[@shailialter3982]

This video taught me one thing which is: learn to be handy or marry a handyman lol

[@John_Malecki]

Facts

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Hah no kidding. So far I am still working on how to use my husband ride on mower without running over the fence.

[@KidCity1985]

And then give birth to 3 sons, lol.

[@crystalchen5680]

Haaaa That is a big regret of my marriage! Now, I have to learn to be handy......

[@babidavi6910]

@@crystalchen5680 🤣🤣

[@faerychains8951]

I am so glad to see someone who knows how to decorate modern rooms, that don’t just paint all white and add a pink bed sheet and a shit ton of plants

[@John_Malecki]

Well im glad you enjoyed it Faery!

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Haha

[@LoveDogs___3]

faery chains they did paint all white. Even the trim??

[@acarriere8534]

I would not call this room: Modern, I would call it traditional, very traditional. I still do not understand the laminate floor over the hardwood floor?

[@PoloThePug]

Shandele Broyles The walls are light gray. And he could have painted the bricks white but decided not to

[@heatherjolly8389]

this video is amazing. HGTV without all the repetative drama

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Heather!

[@LoveDogs___3]

Heather Jolly Not hardly. But HGTV isn’t what it used to be. So...

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

Thats why the mainstream media is censoring content creators on youtube and twitter and facebook...coz THEY want to push their junk on us and we don't really want it - so they need to get rid of the competition

[@sherilynl4038]

not to detract from this channel but i also am enjoying 1806 Stonehouse and Homemade Home channels for this very reason!! :)

[@missyevitt8150]

Why would people cover hardwood floors with nasty carpet?

[@destiny4945]

Missy Evitt because they want too. theyve probably never had it before and they want to try something new. hard wood floors are hard to keep clean and carpet feels better on your feet and you can just vacuum instead of it constantly having hair or whatever else on it.

[@54han]

@@destiny4945 Why you think it's harder to keep it clean? You also vacuum hardwood floors (nozzle with brush) and from time to time just clean it with wet mop. Way easier than washing a carpet. Also better for people with allergy - carpet tends to collect dust and mites.

[@destiny4945]

Sahan Suriya from experience with hard wood floors even if u vacuum or sweep it its very easy for things to get on the floor again. you dont have to wash a carpet as long as u dont spill anything on it. some hard wood floors absorb things u spill on it. if u do just get a vacuum that u run over the stain a couple times and is gone. if u regularly vacuum then dust wont build up.

[@John_Malecki]

I would say its probably more of the style of the times when the house was remodeled. Carpet was becoming more available in many more colors and options. Its somewhat easier to maintain, and was trendy. I don't have a "real" answer, but that is my take.

[@John_Malecki]

I think its one of those "six of one, half a dozen of the other" things and its a personal choice of maintenance style.

[@jajalarue]

We uncovered pine wood floors in our old house. We covered them with plywood and laminate because they were damaged and thin. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. The room is beautiful.

[@John_Malecki]

Sometimes there is just no saving!

[@aammssaamm]

Normally it would be full floor replacement with proper flooring :)

[@jajalarue]

@@aammssaamm not everyone is made of money. We did what we could afford. After raising 2 kids to adulthood and having 2 big dogs and several cats on said flooring I don't regret it one bit. The laminate still looks great after 15+ years and it was a wise investment.

[@aammssaamm]

@@jajalarue so after 2 dogs and severals cats you just covered old floors with laminate cause you had no money to throw them away? :) Disgusting.

[@naoomi123792]

Anne Smith it’s disgusting how your judging someone’s life you’re not living

[@ldshatiya]

I need y’all to reno my imaginary house. This was beautiful.

[@John_Malecki]

Thats the plan Dajinai! Remodel all the houses!!

[@judemelroses9920]

The best feeling in one's world when doing demo is discovering hidden gems that your heart desires. Awesomeness 💪

[@John_Malecki]

Yea its so fun to find hidden gems!

[@dlsdyer9071]

Just a note, it is a coal burning fireplace as the box is too shallow for wood. We had a house that had a coal fireplace in every room. We use ratcheting straps to help raise all sorts of stuff.

[@territ1231]

Measure twice and cut once!!! Amazing how the book case fit! Love it

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Terri, we got lucky there it fit perfect!!

[@SkarTissue]

Professional painter here. Fantastic job spraying. Out of all the makers that I've seen, you're easily the best painter.

[@danwallis3706]

You covered those floors instead refinishing them. NO!

[@John_Malecki]

Dan, Read my other comments. Not to be negative, or negate your comment. but those older floors look like absolute dog poop and are made from Douglas fir. very soft and not durable. also patches all over the place, it was not a good option.

[@danwallis3706]

Hi John, Now that I read the comments looks like you’re getting a lot of heat for the floors. I wasn’t trying to be negative. I own a hardwood flooring company and I am seeing that more and more especially here in Boise. Anyway your remodel looks awesome, nice work. If you do another remodel with brick, Crain makes an undercut saw you can put a masonry blade on so you can get a super nice reveal without shoe. Keep up the good work love your videos!

[@John_Malecki]

They're beating me up Dan. I don't get it, Doug fir does not look good in the floor. Thanks for the opinion my friend! Im totally going to get that undercut saw for the brick! killer point.

[@eelised7805]

John Malecki Is Douglas Fir cheap?

[@John_Malecki]

It is in the pine family, so yes. Its used in framing. 4x4's int he north east are made from it. Its soft and spongey

[@wqmanawqke3375]

My goodness! The floors and FIREPLACE! Talk about hitting the jackpot! The Room went From HOHUM To DAMN!

[@FlippinRejects]

Great video. I could imagine the neighbors setting up lawn chairs just to watch you and Sam lift that bookshelf.

[@John_Malecki]

yea the neighbors for sure probably got a show! haha

[@GameVilleofficialpage]

Dude this stuff is always crazy how one can move stuff like that - I once had to move an 4x3x8 cabinet up a building and the elevator was only 6ft tall -

[@donnakkasper6634]

I loved the disclaimer...try this at a friends house!

[@ammaria3351]

How he tucks in the insulation at 8:28 those lil crinkle sounds are so cute

[@John_Malecki]

Cute is my middle name!

[@seanpatterson1609]

Great video in content and style! PLEASE do more like this. I like the workshop videos as well, but this video is the same style as the DIY network shows that started me on my workshop journey over a decade ago.

[@John_Malecki]

Our plan is to keep it coming!!

[@jeremyharshman3073]

Love the hardwood floors and the built-in shelves. Fireplace was a great surprise but found have definitely looked into a way to make it work again. Had warmth for winter and a romantic glow in the evening

[@buahahaxitsxME]

Everyone talking about the wood floors but no one mentioning how he "found" a fireplace. In the beginning he says there's a brick wall and a fireplace right below that, then acts shocked when he reveals the fireplace lmao. Too funny. Still nice work done in this room :)

[@TS-ro3wj]

buahahaxitsxME I was looking for someone else who noticed lol

[@eternityortega5017]

I think he meant there was a fireplace on the floor below. It’s probably a double story fire place and didn’t know.

[@princess_of_death]

I went hunting in the comments to see if anyone else caught that. So happy I found someone.

[@KaMafo28]

I took it as he thought it was just one fireplace on the first story and figured that it would just be a brick wall there.

[@John_Malecki]

Nailed it

[@ericmartin3911]

First video. Subscribed. It’s nice to see someone doing builds such as this without talking about how they are a professional and better than the viewer every thirty seconds. Two guys doing what they are extremely skilled at. Great video.

[@64bosely]

Really nice transformation! It went from dark and dank to light, bright, clean and beautiful. Awesome job! I feel inspired. :)

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Reuben!

[@princessbc9791]

Even though I'm not sure why you covered they original floors, the transformation is awesome. Some are confused about you painting over the trim but I must say it does look a lot more crisp. Awesome job!

[@danconlan8735]

Nice job John, love your tattoo! That room came out great, I gotta admit I cringed a bit when you started painting the wood trim but the end product speaks for itself! Looking forward to more of your home work. DC

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Dan! I am excited to be in the house a bit more!

[@ineedahero123456]

Up to this put I can say I've watched 100+ room renovation videos. This one is by far the most satisfying

[@laurasell2353]

I've never heard anyone say "accoutrement" besides myself!! Fun video! Love the demo!

[@John_Malecki]

Well, now you have haha

[@ellellim]

Iliza Shlesinger taught me that word when she told how she would like to be a pharmacist if she wasnt a comedian.

[@beachhotdog]

it's amazing how much more open the room looks just by painting the trim a lighter color. awesome work!

[@CLoveIN123]

"Try it at a friends house" Haha! Your humor mixed with good ole American work ethic and amazing finished product, this is why a subscribe. Keep up the great work, God Bless!

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you dig it my friend!

[@Kt-cn2rq]

That's right before try a diy at your place always test out at your "friends" house. You know if they friends anymore lol.

[@TheTattooedCrafter]

Amazing transformation. The brickwork fireplace added a lot of character and warmth to that room. Cant wait for you to complete the others on your Reno journey

[@noortjelief1987]

The room is so so so beautiful, especially with the brick fireplace! your dog sitter is lucky ;)

[@John_Malecki]

Yea she had herself a nice week of live in dog sitting....

[@virginiatolles1664]

Beautiful! The fireplace was a real find! It makes the room.

[@Jay-se5tk]

"do not try this at home, try it at a friend's house" 😆

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

Makes me want to paint my whole house. Love how this turned out, crisp & clean.

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend!

[@XxAnyaxX333]

Loved the renovation, you guys were funny 😄 the after looks soo good, please come do my 🏠 lol😁

[@John_Malecki]

Not a problem amanda, be right over

[@thetravelinglemasters4697]

How can you not love this guy's energy and humor?! Basically just as helpful as all other DIY channels but twice as fun!!

[@redwingprincess]

Personally I love the new floors. I've watched enough HGTV and DIY to know that sometimes the older floors just cannot be fixed, especially if the type of tree is not a good one to use or is no longer used to make floors. Yes sometimes you can find salvaged flooring but you start to sand it down and it splinters horribly. I think that he made the right decision for his home.

[@John_Malecki]

Salvaged floors can be amazing, but these are beyond repair. Glad you dig it Tiffany!

[@stacipotts7770]

Great googa mooga ..... you sir are absolutely entertaining can very authentic ! And now I wish I was your dog sitter, lol. I enjoyed how you and Sam took the bookcase up over the porch and in through the window .... you made it work. I’m moving in a few days and now I‘ve just found my new paint color ... Behr ‘s Chic Gray. I’m a new subscribed fan, keep happy dancing .... you’re going to be big....well bigger..... like Chip Gaines big!

[@John_Malecki]

Chip is basically my hero, and this is the nicest comment I think I have ever gotten! You rock Staci! thank you! Sorry it took me a week to respond!

[@SouthernStyleDIY]

That looks like a completely different room! Love the transformation!!

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you dig it my friend!

[@territ1231]

What a find!!!! A fireplace!! Cool room!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Terri!

[@laurenm5650]

Love what you did! Quick editing tip. If you want to make the reveal even more WOW try having a pause between the two clips and changing the music so that we know the reveal is about to begin. Just a tip not trying to be rude. Really like the Reno! 😊

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Lauren

[@cathelinam9064]

Love the guest room completion. Magazine Cover ready and beautiful!

[@calebstoneconnor6845]

I live in Pittsburgh and ur house looks exactly like mine and that room is exactly what my brothers room looks like only the window is on the other side. Wonder if there is a fireplace where the chimney is in our room

[@John_Malecki]

Well hell Caleb you better start poking some holes!

[@stephaniesolorio5726]

You're inspiring and hilarious as well! It's so awesome that you uncovered a fireplace behind your wall. My favorite is the built in bookshelf- which looks top notch. Keep on fixin'!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@hajra3610]

Just found u guys.... After watching all the entertainment.... I subscribed. Love that shelf omg! Stunning work !

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Hajra.

[@gillianm4815]

I was heartbroken to see you paint the trim and doors. That old wood is so beautiful. I read some comments about the floors and as sad as I am to see you cover them I get that they needed it. Good reno over all I’m sure the dog sitter was very happy.

[@robdiaz5416]

Right?!? That trim had so much charm and character to it.

[@John_Malecki]

I appreciate the comment Gillian. The trim is hideous tho. It looks fine on camera, but in real life it looks like someone ran over a pine board with a rusty golf cart and then stained it with red oak and high gloss varnish. All while intoxicated. It’s trash. Trust me.

[@John_Malecki]

It actually has zero. Trust me. Just looks bad

[@LittleBullseye]

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite wood working channels.

[@John_Malecki]

Its my mission to become your number 1 matthew!

[@carolinetimpson3470]

I am so shook!! This is beautiful!!! What a great transformation!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Caroline!

[@Ash-rc8nd]

I better marry me a handyman the way I am addicted to watching these home renovations videos 😉

[@nostringsattached93]

“Sarah! Ahh! SaRAHH!” 😂😂😂 And Sarah’s excitement level did not match his. 🤣 She sounded like she’s used to dramatic insanity. 😂 3:39 Just all of this video has me laughing. Awesome reno find and great vid. 👍🏻

[@AnotherUtopian]

We own a 100+ year old farm house. Started pulling up the carpet in the front room. Hardwood flooring under it. Would take work to make look good, but was really excited... until we got finished pulling the carpet up in the rest of the room. Previous owners had cut holes all over the other side to install the central air, and patched using random wood pieces. Was not worth the money or effort to fix it. :( So I fully understand your reasoning in covering the sub flooring.

[@John_Malecki]

Oh my goodness thank you so much, finally someone who gets it!

[@LoveDogs___3]

John Malecki I think that might be a little different

[@AnotherUtopian]

​@@LoveDogs___3 Actually not really. He mentioned in a previous comment that there was places that the floor had been patched, which isn't uncommon for older homes. Maybe not to the extent ours was; were we had 3x3 foot upwards to 3x5 foot areas that were patched. But if it's enough it could make it where the entire floor would need to be replaced, which that costs a lot. Not to mention that is a pine, which is softer wood and would damage really easily. Also if he isn't doing a restore, and puts the top flooring down properly, it shouldn't damage the bottom floor in case he or a future owner wants to take the money and time to do the restore.

[@lauraedwards5703]

Woah I loved it. That paint colour was gorgeous and I love that u kept the brick from the fire place

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Laura, the brick is awesome!

[@rodpotts2666]

Use a sanding wheel to cope the back of the crown molding it works great. Or do it your way . Lol

[@John_Malecki]

Hahah great tip Rod! thank you!

[@doubledarefan]

Maybe try a grinding disc on an angle grinder.

[@gXXrGoNe]

Since everyone is throwing in there 2 cents... Or you could have used a copping saw. Almost as fast and safer. Great build either way!

[@GameVilleofficialpage]

Double Dare Fan no, a flap disk is way better

[@haa1937]

Totally inspired to get the hundreds of home projects done. Now I just need to find a talented handyman 🤔🤣🤣 - KZbin is my best bet! Love the new room 👍🏼

[@mikethompson6713]

It’s so cool finding things and that, my friend, is a fantastic find. I removed a ceiling once and found Stainglass windows in the wall well you know what I had to do then they turned out beautiful👍❤️🍻🔨....Wait, are you coping that crown molding with a jig saw? I’m gonna have to try that.....maybe not.

[@John_Malecki]

A Stain Glass Window?!?!?!? Thats awesome Mike!!!! and yes, coping with a shoe on a jigsaw..... fun fun

[@terristroh3965]

I definitely have done the frustrations dance as so beautifully displayed at 9:30

[@John_Malecki]

Its one of my favorite dances, I am getting quite good at it too! haha

[@zombeemom]

Never knew whittling with a jigsaw was possible until now. 😂 your happy dance and hat toss earned you a new sub 🤘🏼

[@John_Malecki]

That wasnt the happiest, hahaha but thank you Zombeemom!

[@ryannutter4669]

5:47... Well I'll be damned. Why haven't I ever thought of that?! Thanks for the awesome vid. That room looks SICK.

[@cj4415]

Ummm...hate to be an old fart; but, you might want to check that plaster/ scratch coat for asbestos. It was a pretty common addition. Not something you want tracked through the house/ being inhaled by very handsome pooches.

[@John_Malecki]

Well, thanks for the heads up Catherine!

[@cj4415]

@@John_Malecki Back before I got hurt on the job back in the late nineties I was a Union carpenter--with my Asbestos Handlers license--I wouldn't say anything unless I was concerned. Please, be careful, and wash, wipe-down everything.

[@John_Malecki]

I appreciate it , I really do!

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Yep wasn't it like if house is made in the 60s or before need to do that?

[@briannamarcus5287]

This house looks more like it was built in the 20s or 30s? I don't think asbestos was common in residential then?

[@knmonlinemedia]

Very nice. Built in bookshelf 😍 and a fireplace! So cozy!! I have my books stacked around the room lol

[@John_Malecki]

Yea now i need to learn how to read!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Bro, this so reminds me of my houses in Cincinnati. Had the same "dopest closets" 😂😂 Turned out totally money 💪

[@John_Malecki]

hahah thanks bro!

[@Hope-fv3kf]

Great in 5 days. Liked the flooring color you put in.

[@markadamarnold]

What a transformation! Sometimes old floors just can't be saved... Good call.

[@John_Malecki]

Thnks Mark ! these ones are too soft and beyond all saving!

[@kathyp.9507]

This was awesome!!!! Beautiful room and a delight to watch. Loved it👍 Peace and Love✌💗 from sunny🌅 Greece💦⛵

[@AnnaBell033]

1. thank you for your service. 2. this looks amazing! 3. it still looks amazing! stay safe!

[@michellebee2422]

The minute I saw you jump up and down when those shelves fell I knew I had to sub. I probably would’ve just sat on the floor and cried 😂😂

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Michelle.... i may or may not have done that after!

[@EricaZetterquist]

the fire place is soooo perfect in that room with the white built ins next to it

[@Waffle_Hunter]

So he seems shocked that there was a fireplace, but in the beginning at 1:05 he said there was a fire place behind the wall....still a great video and the room turned out great!

[@clkoontz3]

He was talking about the chimney 🧱 brick at the beginning. Then surprised to find an actual 🔥 place

[@Waffle_Hunter]

Ah gotcha!

[@John_Malecki]

Yea we have a fireplace in the living room below, the brick for the chimney i expected. The opening for another fireplace i did not!

[@Waffle_Hunter]

John Malecki got it! Great video! I'm loving your channel. Thanks for swinging by San Antonio! It was cool seeing you teach that class 🤘

[@alanyoshida45]

One painting trick to try is the big "W" technique. Load the roller up heavy with paint. Put a big letter W on the wall then roll vertically or horizontally. This let's the W supply paint to a larger area and the paint will be more even. Most importantly it speeds up the painting process

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Alan! Appreciate the tip!

[@Gina-Montana]

Alan Yoshida actually, a good painting trick is to buy one of those rollers that is about the size of a telephone pole 😂 I refuse to paint without my Wooster rollers. My home is over 175 years old and there is no way I’m painting these ceilings with a 9” roller

[@sayjaz0506]

I need to know the name of that wall paint color. Gorgeous 😍

[@John_Malecki]

BEHR Marquee - Chic Gray

[@katerinapolaskova4852]

Wow guys! Amazing transformation! Loving what you have done with that place ! :)

[@John_Malecki]

Thank youuuu!!!

[@Dinkin_Flicka]

Real wood floors getting covered BLAH BLAH BLAH. It's not your house, deal with it. The house looks old, the floors would need a ton of work to look decent. It turned out awesome, great work!

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks PHil!

[@aammssaamm]

They could have been replaced :)

[@dianelewis6321]

Phil Smith It’s his choice as to what he wanted do plus his budget!

[@Dinkin_Flicka]

Diane Lewis whoosh.

[@aammssaamm]

That’s exactly the point. He did not want to do things right and used budget as an excuse. Hack job.

[@spiritisalive1]

Looks awesome, I liked the old beat up Douglas Firs, but still turned out great.

[@John_Malecki]

I am telling you, it does not look good in person, the new floors look so much better

[@Dahlia3791]

I can see Sam passing as the hippy dippy weather man....LOL

[@John_Malecki]

Sam is very Hippy Dippy hahaha

[@robertwark1948]

Nice work 'Big John ' love the fireplace not many would have kept it fair play to you sir

[@John_Malecki]

Thank Robert, glad you enjoyed it

[@DaBeast34]

It makes no sense why people are hating so much. Btw I got here from your Instagram post, I got to your Instagram from the table you made with BRCC. I subbed and liked.

[@John_Malecki]

Thank you my friend, welcome to the family!

[@kevinbrandt7606]

This is the newer version of this old house. Featured by John and the best out takes ever!

[@ColbyR86]

Damn, you almost had a double whammy with revealing the fireplace AND wood flooring. Too bad it wasn’t in better condition.

[@John_Malecki]

Yea the wood flooring i knew was there, but being a soft wood and having huge patches it is better off covered!

[@funkymonkeylovin]

John Malecki I’m glad you pointed this out. I ALMOST unsubscribed 😅

[@eliteinventor]

That's a cool find , could of put a secret room like a panic room and a safe in that closet and fireplace, but a nice remodel either way .

[@rebeccamcclure4651]

wHAT COLOR AND BRAND PAINT DID YOU USE. BEAUTIFUL SHADE.

[@John_Malecki]

BEHR Marquee - Chic Gray

[@katbrax8622]

This room is GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see how you redo the master bed.

[@ChaoticNewtral42]

Oh yeah, Pittsburgh closets!

[@John_Malecki]

Arent they the worst ?!?!?!

[@jackiemasek4866]

My house has a few of those. How did these ever make sense?!

[@roxannwest4100]

Wow fireplace and wood floors was a great find!!!! Have no idea why anyone would cover them up in the first place!!

[@michaeld954]

I just subscribed because your fireplace dance

[@John_Malecki]

Its probably my best dance!

[@johnryan1698]

Looks great, and that brick cleaned up really nice

[@accessfm]

1:06 says we will expose the brick and fireplace... 3:50 shocked that he unexpectedly uncover a fireplace. Was enjoying the video until this to be honest. Dude your videos are good... No need for the sensational story drama like other channels... Your work speaks for itself.

[@John_Malecki]

The brick iw as exposing was for a fireplace below, I was only expecting to have a brick chimney in the room. Not a fireplace for the room in particular. NO sensationalizing anything my friend, it was genuine excitement.

[@bridgieoh9326]

First time viewer. I quickly got a Pittsburgh vibe because of the old house and accent, then confirmation when you were driving to Home Depot. Scrolled through the notes section and see the Braddock address. Yinz cool @nat. Beautiful work. Subscribed!

[@John_Malecki]

Hell yea Yinz!

[@vanrensburg3760]

Why in the hell would you cover up a fireplace?

[@John_Malecki]

People are weird man haha

[@funkymonkeylovin]

Why the hell would you cover up those hardwood floors?!

[@vanrensburg3760]

@@funkymonkeylovin "The old floors were Doug fir, super soft. and had tons of patches that looked like shit haha" Got you covered John, no need to repeat yourself. haha

[@freckles3705]

I owned a house built in the 1930s. It had the same small fireplace with no blower in 3 rooms. They would only hold 1-2 logs no longer than 10 inches. We never used them because the cost to make them safe and functional was not worth it. But they still looked great and I could not bring myself to take them out. Really miss that old house.

[@spencerwilton5831]

van Rensburg in England houses built before about the sixties had a fireplace in every single room. It was common for the majority if not all to be blocked after central heating became commonplace- a very average family home might have seven or eight fireplaces, that's a lot of chimney openings causing huge drafts and allowing lots of heat out. Plus, people considered fireplaces dirty and old fashioned. Tastes have changed again but few today would want a fireplace in every room.

[@davidroe4121]

That turned out awesome! I got super stoked seeing the fireplace get uncovered.

[@John_Malecki]

You were stoked? I almost peed myself! haha

[@greglautz8470]

Engineered laminated flooring over quality hardwood flooring? That is a crime against humanity and old homes! But the rest of the work is top-notch!

[@John_Malecki]

Hahah Greg, the only crime is when someone considers Douglas fir a hardwood. Come on man! its soft and not made to be flooring, looks awful! trust me here

[@petepetersen2387]

Great on the fly fix on the bookcase!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

The reason why I will never do built ins. I can’t lift that $hit but myself 😂😂

[@John_Malecki]

Hahaha I know right. always the hard part!

[@danielangeles86]

You can also build it in the room piece by piece which I would've done knowing nothing is square when it comes to walls

[@AMT_823]

Came out looking fantastic...couldn't help but to sub!! Awesome job...looking forward to seeing more!! 👍👍

[@John_Malecki]

Glad you enjoyed it A T !

[@serenitylittle5103]

Start of new horror movie. Move to a new house and tries to change it up, only to find a hidden fireplace. Who will survive what was once blocked off in the pit, watch to find out. Lol

[@John_Malecki]

I think this could have legs.....

[@elianafleck7507]

Wow!! Just gorgeous!! Totally inspired.

[@John_Malecki]

Thanks Eliana, so glad you enjoyed it !

[@zacharybrosious2293]

Why not patch and resend the original hardwoods? Can understand wearing Pitt shorts while painting, no one wants Pitt clothing 😀

[@John_Malecki]

I wont take those at fighting words.... and for me, patched soft wood floors look like shit. just my opinion

[@deanadurden3327]

Would love to know where the decor on the fireplace came from!! I love it!! This was the best remodeling video I’ve watched yet!! Subscribed after the hat toss temper tantrum!!!

[@tashajackson7726]

Me ater the carpet comes up: ooooo those are nice floors, they're in good condition because of that carpet.

[@John_Malecki]

haha only in this room, trust me wait till you see the downstairs !

[@julietphillips1991]

You are soooo good and soooo funny...or is it soooo funny and soooo good! I wanted to 'like' more than once. Thanks for reminding me to punch my projects in the face. Nice room!

[@John_Malecki]

Hahahah thanks Juliet!

[@GabrielleDeVille1]

Uses a dewalt miter saw but its balanced on a trash can😂🤣😆😁😂🤣😂😁😆🤣😂🤣😁😆🤣😂🤣😆

[@John_Malecki]

Hahah where else would i put it!

[@andrusal1084]

Que genial les quedó!!!! Asombroso el cambio!!!

[@jenntip]

Lord bless your wife!!..LOL ;)

[@John_Malecki]

Yes, haha bless her very much

[@opossumbandit4960]

Dang that turned out fantastic John! Yall did a great job! looking forward to what else this series has in-store!