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[@C3DPropShop]

Individual projects for sure! Easier to search and a better dive into multiple focus areas.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Good point

[@KIDxCUDIxFORxLIFE]

100% Agree

[@aake59]

I agree!

[@mattchapmanjones2247]

Plus for those of us out here without as much gear/experience perhaps I could manage cabinet inserts, but no way I could manage a whole kitchen, so I'd whole videos on little projects, where/when it works for you. :)

[@Unreadybean]

also, better chance to get noticed by new viewers looking for specifics!

[@franh8727]

Make them separate videos. It makes it easier for those who want to go back and get some tips/tricks.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Good point.

[@reallunacy]

This

[@bradferrell3541]

I'm about to start building an entire kitchen myself. Sooooo, my vote is individual project videos with as much detail as possible!

[@erikhopkins9488]

Will you post the project on KZbin?

[@diagofox1]

I agree with this statement for the same reason, though it will probably be a year before I can start to redo my kitchen (going from closed in to open plan....can't wait to take a sledgehammer to my wall....after I disconnect all wires/pipes first lol).

[@tonxmodern4436]

“It’s not sponsored, it just showed up one day” is a sentence I want to say one day lol

[@Robyrob7771]

I’d like to say that about the Miter Gauge I ordered 2+ months ago!

[@mr.robinson1982]

I have a dog that fits that statement...he just showed up 1 day & hasn't left yet.

[@patrickwburnett]

Individual project videos so I get more ILTMS! :)

[@ParentsandProjects]

That jig for mounting hardware looks like it was designed by NASA. Much better then my IKEA version. Great video, always a pleasure to watch!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It's pretty substantial, but it works really well

[@jcis1013]

Also better than the two random plywood offcuts I screw together for mine. Lol.

[@murphymmc]

Those have been around long enough for knock-offs to show up that work well.

[@DuncanEdwards.]

It will be a chinese knock off, they have been around about 30 yrs

[@thomashajicek2747]

When I did my kitchen I made a jig from scrap wood. Free is always best IMHO.

[@stephendimarino5570]

I was in the custom stone business for 22 years. It was amazing how many contractors and homeowners would be difficult about installing supports for overhanging counters and islands. Good to see someone who takes it seriously and installed proper support. Great looking kitchen!

[@SeanHodgins]

I just finished a new bathroom install which nearly killed me(adding a bathroom upstairs to 100yo house was not fun). Excited to start the kitchen though! Starting is much more fun than finishing. Multiple videos is better IMO.

[@derpdude32]

Was it killing you because of how hard the job was or because you were deathly afraid of damaging the 100yo house?

[@SeanHodgins]

@@derpdude32 mostly because bathrooms have so many small essential tedious things, but on top of that I had to redo a few issues the house had prior, like redoing insulation and working hunched over in a terrible crawlspace. There are just a million tiny decisions that stack on top of each other. Kitchen should be easier.

[@derpdude32]

@@SeanHodgins Ok makes sense thank you.

[@tclancy13]

What's that saying? It takes 20% of the time to do 80% of the work, then 80% of the time to do the last 20%... ...and if you're like me another 20% of the time to fix the 20% you messed up...

[@TheBooze13]

@@SeanHodgins just completely gutted and re did a bothroom in my house built in 1948. I feel your pain. It’s never just the project your doing lol

[@look_its_jess]

My parents renovated their kitchen about 5 years ago. There is still trim that's not in place yet. And that's not even due to material delays, they have the stuff to do it, they just haven't yet. Diy projects always take 10 times longer than you expect.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It's a marathon of effort.

[@TheSpud1129]

I'm going on 8-1/2 years. Time flies.

[@danielstellmon5330]

10X longer is a conservative estimate.

[@onuralpabdul963]

Individual projects for sure! That way there could be more frequent uploads to the channel and we will still be informed with the big update-like videos.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Very true!

[@edwardgurney1694]

I love how honest you're being about the frustrations and setbacks of a renovation. I decided to renovate my bedroom three months ago- new folding desk, new bookshelves, coat of paint on the walls etc. Three months later half my stuff is still in piles on the floor because it turns out it's very hard to renovate a small room while also living in it.

[@AVD223]

hows the renovation going :D?

[@JimBloggins1]

I can tell you as someone who's been in the cabinetmaking industry successfully for over a decade that it is far simpler for us to do your kitchen than for you to do it. We already have all the jigs you'd ever need, the pre-planned sizes, countertop template knowledge, appliance knowledge etc. Unless you really really want to do it, paying someone like my colleagues and I is fully worth it even when what we quote seems shocking at first. Cabinetmakers aren't rich, we just work for the rich!

[@flyingfox3296]

It's also good to take into account what one would make with their job compared to the same time that they would spend to finish an entire renovation project as a beginner (minus the money spent to get the stuff!). My stepdad always says he's going to build this or that so we won't have to pay for a contractor, but he makes way more in an hour of working than he would save in an hour of woodworking.

[@JimBloggins1]

@@flyingfox3296 the value of one's time is an important consideration when navigating the world!

[@ScikoticButcher]

I really like how you do your promotional clips. Most of the time I skip through the promo sections of vids. With yours having a pop out of the ad with project progression behind is GREAT!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@friggs6239]

Totally agree, I skip those promo clips most of the time but with this one I didn't and found I actually listened to what you were saying even though I was watching what you were doing in the main video. Very clever way of doing it.

[@mgrey9066]

Yeah I liked this one

[@smoothcortex]

Genius way to do your ad placement. It keeps the fluidity of your video smooth. I hope more creators take note.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Much appreciated!

[@TheJjaspan5000]

Individual projects! Mainly because I want to see more progression, this has been a great series. Would be sad for it all to end in one long video.

[@jesuswasacarpenter]

Leaving same comment here that I did on an earlier video on this series: I own a cabinetry and furniture business. Great videos! Mainly, I wanted to say THANK YOU for not trying to make the kitchen/cabinetry process out to be super-easy and quick, like so many other DIY videos out there. IMO, when folks that, it degrades/dilutes the value of our profession, and it potentially adds unnecessary confusion to consumer confidence within our industry. Keep up the great work!

[@elhananabrams6611]

Individual projects. And possibly a big wrap up at the end of the whole process.

[@cmparr1]

Looks great! We're running into the same "time delay" issue finishing our basement, it's... a bummer. Individual project videos would be cool for the cabinet inserts! I think you already have done some videos on hanging light fixtures...

[@Iliketomakestuff]

We're working on the light fixture right now!

[@nowoneknowsme]

Did you ever had the thought, that a kitchen is just like a workshop for food?

[@r.j.sworkshop7883]

I am looking forward to the ILTMS video on how to manufacture Quartz countertop panels. Bob bringing the industrial process to his home. Then you can send the panels to the countertop shop for them to make your actual countertops. I hope the supply chain gods line up in your favor soon. Good luck with the rest of the project.

[@SGProductions2]

Love your videos! Keep up the great work

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much!

[@UnwovenSleeve]

That’s a pretty neat looking kitchen, good job.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@chrzrd.]

Smaller episodes please! It'd be great to see the kitchen from time to time. Then a final wrap up episode! :)

[@sgsax]

We renovated our kitchen in 2018. Ordered cabinets and countertops in July, started demo in August. Finally "done" with a fully functional kitchen by the end of December. Trim we just finished this past Fall. We did everything ourselves except install the cabinets and countertops. Even when supply chains are working properly, it's still a long and arduous process to get done. I can fully sympathize with your frustration. Yours is looking beautiful and I'm sure you'll be even happier when the countertops finally arrive. I'm rooting for you. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheThirdWorldCitizen]

Either is fine! Just don’t stretch them, if it’s a short one will take it

[@cchaffin2012]

Wrong! Longer the better!!!! If you don’t need the info you can fast forward don’t screw the rest of us by making a short

[@TheThirdWorldCitizen]

@@cchaffin2012 well a short video on this channel would be like 7-10 mins so that’s fine

[@laurieg2436]

It’s beautiful and love that you’re not afraid of color!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

My wife loves the colors, but it's hard to find bold colors that compliment each other

[@ClAddict]

@@F3Ibane if you don’t have anything nice to say, why say anything at all?

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@@Iliketomakestuff Ha! You just have to be more courageous... Or go into a home decor aisle in a bookstore and find a decorator's color book. Sarah Lavoine is a great author to start with. White pairs well with bold blues, yellow, darker greens and reds. I see that you chose yellows and blues as your accent colors and Sarah Lavoine suggests the same thing in her book 😁

[@joym944]

I REALLY appreciated seeing some of the frequently overlooked parts of a home renovation.

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

Having gone through remodeling many, many times, definitely make what ever format of videos is easiest for you. Remodeling already takes so much of your time and effort. Awesome update!

[@woodbean3031]

I concur with the individual project videos! You're doing awesome work (per usual) and it's really cool to see it all come together. I've got plans for a kitchen reno of my own in the future and seeing what you've been going through and how you planned has me much better prepared (if such a thing is possible) for the calamity that will inevitably ensue! Thanks!!

[@samuell.hinckley9760]

Individual projects are the way to go!

[@wassholm]

I know that the orange line around the doorway in the last shot is probably masking tape, but I actually really like the look of it. If it was my kitchen, I'd consider painting an accent line round the opening like that. In orange, or some other color.

[@BortWR]

I believe individual videos are awesome for each project! Not only does it allow for a deeper dive on the steps but also demystifies the "impossibility" of doing something which is what I believe ILTMS is all about!

[@Matlock69]

The ole Rev-A-Shelf drywall dust containment device! I like it!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It's a product we're developing together. :)

[@mgrey9066]

@@Iliketomakestuff I like rev-a-shelf stuff so I can’t wait to see what you put in.

[@170makes]

I've heard your struggles on making it and I'm glad this project is finally coming to a close (sorta)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

sorta. Nothing I can do but wait.

[@a7xmaNga]

@@Iliketomakestuff patience is a saint's virtue! 😊😊😊

[@knowah.]

This makes me feel sooooo much better about my 2 month kitchen reno I'm wrapping up. My main delay was in getting the cabinets in. My cabinet company ordered my stone for me, delivered it and cut it on site the day after the cabinets went in.

[@EtwasMartin]

Like so many of your videos I also love this one. It's great that you actually show and discuss everything that is usually left out to get a refined and polished looking video. Thanks for being honest. This is how you help people who wanna do what you did.

[@jk_kanal6434]

Germany loves your videos 😁 I would definitly say you should keep uploading many short videos, rather than a big one at the end

[@Iliketomakestuff]

As the country's ambassador, I need you to get everyone to watch when we release. It's all up to you. I believe in you.

[@24CHACH]

Individual projects! Love the way it’s coming together! Great job!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much!

[@alexrossmann7672]

Came to say that Bloomscape owes you big! Having the ad in the corner with actual content in the rest of the frame had me watch the entire ad.

[@JonathanNooning]

+1 for individual project videos. Bravo on the kitchen! The tips/tricks you called out are worth their weight in gold for anyone remodeling on a budget and/or schedule.

[@mpowers9192]

Individual projects for sure! That’s a good looking kitchen, good job. Love that the dishwasher blends right in.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yes it does!

[@yossid422]

Holy cow. It's finally here. Was waiting for this

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I was waiting for a final reveal, but I guess I have to wait.

[@chrisspencer2062]

I love the individual project videos. I learn so much when you’re going into all the details. Kitchen looks great!

[@justLuke.]

Great Video! Individual Projects! That way you can go into more detail on each one and the videos aren't dependent on all the projects being completed.

[@verygoodboy2688]

I've been waiting for this 😈 All your projects are cool but I especially like your home improvement videos

[@Iliketomakestuff]

More to come!

[@lmb5374]

Neither are bathroom ones, mine took 6 months! Lol Looks great Bob!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

We're approaching that much time.

[@nathancorkins6548]

Co-operated my family's Kitchen remodeling business for many years and I just wanted to say that watching your project has brought back many memories, thank you for that. Also, you are doing awesome and it looks amazing! Keep up the good work.

[@cyrusbricel797]

I like the individual project videos. It does more to give me ideas for what to do or how to do something rather than just following what Bob is doing. Thanks for the great content!

[@MaximKachurovskiy]

Bob: "It's been 84 years..."

[@junessunrisebracelets4459]

HIII!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Hello

[@junessunrisebracelets4459]

im juniper!

[@ashreid20]

I love the obligatory soft draw close proud-maker push at the beginning. For me that's basically a meme right now

[@SQLJedi]

looks awesome. individual videos, as it may be more appropriate for many who are not remodeling an entire kitchen, rather just making a few changes. Keep up the great work Bob and team!

[@mamemckee2190]

Love this approach to renovation reality and the clear picture of the true scope of projects. Appreciated the large background video demonstration of assembling cabinet faces during the commercial. Vermont maker subscribed!

[@blackaspitch631]

I run a countertop shop. we're VERY busy for us small custom shop. template can be done within days of cabinets being ready and install 2-3 weeks later. we are FAST, and people are complaining they have to wait so long. good to see someone pointing out how long things really take. hopefully some customers will gain some perspective after watching this

[@marcinlojowski7356]

Your videos are like a visit o a close friend, so making an individual projects makes you feel like a friend is visiting more often. Cheers Bob.

[@scottdreitlein363]

Individual projects would be my choice, pretty please. Thank you for making this video. I hope it gets a ton of views. As a contractor, I hear a lot of customers refer to TV shows and remodeling programs that make it seem like it's done in a half hour. Right away they give me a squirly look when I mention weeks. I will def refer them to this video so they can see for themselves. Btw, great job on the cabinets! Love the use of the toe kick! Typically unused space turned storage. Awesome!

[@ThePippin89]

Individual projects. It means more videos and more information about each project. Absolutely love the kitchen. It's amazing.

[@AndreBandarra1]

Big wrap up video so you guys can get a break and move on to other projects! Great stuff guys and big up for sticking with it. Must be really frustrating but you're almost there now

[@ShouldersMoondog549]

Taking shape!! looks great!! like the toe kick drawers under the island!! as for the rest of the video's, how ever you want to make them!! Really like watching you projects!! Maybe one day, unless Ive missed it, a shop tour!! You do so many different projects!! Keep up the great work!!

[@allent555]

Individual project video definitely. That way we can see your techniques to tactically the projects.

[@theneedlessmage6826]

In the planning stages for a new kitchen myself so have watched a lot of videos lately. Your series on this is by far the best I've seen. Great work!

[@Holzy09]

individual projects! you guys are so great at hitting all the tips and tricks as you go, it's invaluable! I'm sure it's a bunch of extra work, so sorry about that! but can't wait to see the rest of the videos!

[@billhenshall5426]

Individual projects, the detail you provide in them will help me envision my own impending kitchen build….. thanks for the content!

[@nathan3647]

Love this. Would love to see a bunch of individual videos for everything you guys are doing. Keep up the excellent work. 👏

[@TrinketNifflerKnitter]

Individual projects and then a big wrap up video would be awesome! I love your channel and have been following along for a bit, the home Reno projects are my favorite!

[@ozunclepete]

Individual projects with a lot of detail are always good to see, but a final wrap-up with before-and-after and some "if I had to do it again" commentary is also good to have.

[@kars2010]

As someone who just recently finished a kitchen remodel from last year (2020), I totally feel your pain with the delays.

[@audetnicolas]

Super interesting. I really like that you don't make it look pain-free, unlike most reno shows. You might want to put a temporary countertop over that island until you get the real thing, so no one gets hurt on the brackets that are poking out. Also that would give you a bit of extra workspace, and it would stop the dirt and dust from getting inside the top drawers.

[@markrico1917]

Individual projects! I really enjoy the detail you can go into when you do that.

[@spice4lyf799]

I personally like and appreciate the longer videos that cover multiple things at once but it make sense on a large project like this to cover them individually. That way everyone at home trying to learn can follow along easier and appreciate all the smaller details that may be skipped when covering multiple things at once. Been watching for years man. I really enjoy your content. Cheers !!

[@RonnieRoss]

Individual projects with a follow up at the end!! Amazing work!!

[@demijebus6831]

Great job. Thanks for the unfiltered opinion on kitchen reno's. I would love to see a wrap up video over individual videos.

[@wcmauldin81]

Individual project vidoes and a separate walk-through video after everything is finished. Great work so far

[@victorclausson4039]

Very very nice job, Bob! Holy smokes that’s a good looking kitchen! A big wrap up video for the rest of the kitchen is good enough! 👍🏻

[@bigpop762]

I’ve got to say, I discovered your channel way back in the early days before you wore glasses. The videos keep getting better and the content is phenomenal. I’ve watched your stuff on 3 deployments to the Middle East and I keep making notes about things I will build when we move to our forever house in southern TN. My daughter an I love watching your project vids so we would like to see each project separately and then a wrap up video when the kitchen is complete.

[@bradleyhatfield4137]

I love the color scheme; been watching a couple years and just love your videos. I think individual videos would be preferred from myself.I personally don’t own a home but when I do, I love the idea that I have some kind of help and knowledge being able to fix it myself. Keep up the good work!

[@matthysloedolff]

Great video, Bob! I would definitely be interested in seeing a bunch of individual projects. Keep up the good work!

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Bob loving this build , You paint and show it drying and I'll watch it , so do what ever makes you happy , G

[@parachute3725]

Great video, the kitchen is looking great. can't wait to see the final product

[@cbushelman0969]

Individual projects would be awesome. The cabinets video was great and I enjoy learning about single projects at a time. I’m going to be building my own cabinets after I finish building out a workshop. I realized it’s going to be a lot of work but I did find the video inspiring. Keep up the great videos. Thanks

[@bclance]

Get better every time!!! I love that. Individual project videos would be fun and are easier to reference. Plus, it gives us more ILTMS vids to watch🤪

[@ClaytonShaffer_MoonShatter]

Individual videos would be my preference. Also loved the custom front for the dishwasher. That's amazing!!

[@robertelliott44]

Very nice Bob !! Look's amazing . Really like the touch's of yellow ! Keep em coming buddy ! Enjoy your channel very much 👍

[@TheStampede000]

Individual project videos for sure because that actually helps people who are at the same stage in their remodel

[@kennyshipman7136]

Ditto, individual projects for sure. As always, I enjoyed your video. Great job.

[@Utubecridik35]

I built your Arcade Cabinet over this last year, and it turned out.. pretty great TBH. First personal wood working project. So I'm amazed when I see how perfectly square and flush all those cabinets are. Perfect accuracy with woodworking is alot harder to achieve then people imagine.

[@dnmrtnz]

I've been waiting for this video!!!! I think multiple videos sound good.

[@teckbugz1278]

Greetings from Trinidad & Tobago! Great job thus far! We'd love to see individual projects. Keep up the great work.

[@SmoofDizzle]

Oh my goodness that range is GORGEOUS!! Love the retro yellow color so much. This is going to be a beautiful kitchen

[@DumbfoundedMadman]

Looks great. Individual project videos for sure. Maximize your content and also help your audience specifically dictate what to revisit a lot easier.

[@davefrancis4529]

Smeg, great choice, their thermoseal tech is awesome with its ability to not circulate smells within the oven thereby making it possible to cook and bake in the same oven at the same time without transferring any flavor. 95% of Dishwashers and washing machines and 70% of most ovens are 600mm wide, larger ovens are generally 900mm wide (usually have rotisserie capabilities). These sizes are pretty much industry standards to make kitchen design easier and for ease of replacement without drastic remodel. The only difficult items to size are fridges or bespoke appliances and sinks.

[@CrestofPotential]

I'd be into watching the rest of this renovation as project videos, and I've gotta go back and check out the earlier videos for this project. It looks great, coming together beautifully

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Bob! It's looking beautiful in there! 😃 Really well done! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@armorkat-autoworks]

individual videos. Also a trick I do when hanging stuff on walls is I use craft paper taped to the wall for some basic protection. Usually works ok, might of helped with the marks from the hood. Also can help for layout.

[@davidwright2735]

Indivdual project videos for the remaining items! Love these vidoes pointing out realities of projects!

[@onegaynerd]

Both! Individual project videos are great to follow along with to learn how things are done. The wrap up videos are awesome to see the bigger picture as things progress, and to see how everything fits together in the space. Plus, doing both means more content and more revenue for you lol.

[@sarpuser]

I love watching the large Kitchen videos way more than indicidual projects

[@lonewulf0328]

Seeing all that woodworking with the way lumber is right now... So jelly.

[@markpalmer3071]

Loving the look, especially some bold colour choices. Definitely individual videos.

[@MrJohn2475]

Great blue color for the island! Thank you for sharing!