My $15K House - Ep. 11 - Solving the Plumbing Issue

[@dspine6]

I love old house renovations! Good on you for saving this old house!

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing 👍 🥰

[@ckh7719]

Love watching you work!! LOL What an exciting journey you are on... keep up the good work.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@deborahgriner5592]

You don't really have that many tiles left and getting white ones to match the old ones is gonna be hard. I say just get some nice patterned tiles with lots of colors. You're doing a great job though so keep it up. I look forward to seeing what you've done.

[@wayneNtampa]

I think my plan would be: 1. Have convenient water for short term. 2. New plumbing for the house. 3. Try hard not to curse whoever cemented all the pipes. 😂

[@CarlosVasconcelosCanada]

I would to the same.....

[@tessasinclair6315]

Me three 😂 👌🏼👍🏼

[@natalinaaparecidacasaroto1713]

Você vai conseguir realizar todos seus planos com louvor. Força! "Deus dá o frio conforme o cobertor"

[@BenvanBroekhuijsen]

Step 3 why? Cursing enlightens the soul... :D

[@My15KHouse]

My plan exactly lol

[@cabbking]

Plumbers have a special wrench to remove those sections of pipe opening toward you. You are doing pretty well on your own but that old galvanized pipe can bleed heavy metal (Pb) and really should be replaced.

[@sueg2658]

I was wondering about lead since the pipes are so old.

[@estelleschneider9033]

Yes..lead 😢

[@lfuentes4098]

Plus they get corroded and get all the build up inside over time.

[@isabellevince5174]

Are they lead? Remove any lead piping. Tiles make a good surface for tiling. Tile on top of the existing tiles?

[@My15KHouse]

theres no lead in galvanization, its steel dipped in zinc

[@JillsHouse]

Ripping all the tiles out is the best option. It's difficult to match the color of the existing tiles.

[@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK]

I agree.but what if you r not good at tiling like me!

[@BenvanBroekhuijsen]

@@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK then still I don't think it would make sense to leave two rows of tiles there. I am sure he will be good at tiling.

[@brigid6609]

​@@African.Diaspora.InLondonUKin your case I'd look to make a theme of it like mosaic 😅 these are quite standard tiles so its quite possible they still have the same color. Or make a backsplash of other materials like a bamboo sheet 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@My15KHouse]

Thats the issue, I wont replace the tiles where I've removed them but I might keep them on the other parts of the wall, so I just wanted to be safe since the kitchen plans are always changing. Much harder to try to put them back vs waiting to know what the final plan is

[@karipreston1204]

Keep up the good work!

[@claire1792]

I love that you show your whole process of the renovation including going to the shops etc. (Amazing Chinese shops😂) Learned again something new today.💪💪💪

[@heathernicholson4160]

The views form your home and the bike ride are beautiful. It's like your living in a world frozen in time ...until we see the department stores.

[@margaretlovelock7031]

Are those lead pipes?

[@nathalienurse3336]

Usually this part of an restoration bores me, but you make it interesting, 😊. Can’t wait to see next week, I want to see the furniture and what you have been up to in your spare time 😉 enjoy the week……….🤗🇨🇦

[@christobar]

I guess I’m confused as to why keep the old plumbing? It would be much easier and safer to replace.

[@estelleschneider9033]

Agreed..Why not replace old plumbing..? Then A lot of work to open It up..replacing ..be certain all us well with new Do only once..😊

[@Ragnar8504]

As I understand he's just keeping the stuff in the kitchen temporarily.

[@christobar]

@@Ragnar8504 Yeah i get that, it's just already been a lot of effort to keep when he could just pull it out of the wall, replace with pex and be done with it for that room and bathroom.

[@My15KHouse]

I'm going to replace it, I just needed to fix the collateral damage of the replastering project so that I still have water until I'm ready to tear up the kitchen

[@My15KHouse]

its not that simple unfortunately

[@maurawhelan3530]

Enjoyable! Thank you for bringing us along…

[@CarlosVasconcelosCanada]

You area doing a great job ! Would be easier to replace all the pipes ? Not sure how old those pipes are.... and not having to be worried in the future......and maybe you will save time... just my 2 cents. Keep it ...every Sunday I am waiting for your videos. Congrats👏

[@My15KHouse]

Yes, Im going to replace them all and not have them buried in the wall

[@CarlosVasconcelosCanada]

@@My15KHouse cool...ill be following the progress... cheers.

[@LamboPhoto]

Always a pleasure to watch your vids JD. Making good progress. Nice to see a channel which keeps things raw. Well done mate, good luck with the plumbing. Eagerly awaiting the next progress update 👍

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@kindle7191]

My camera always conks out during high heatwaves. Thanks for the store tours. Have a good week.

[@aimswanson1]

Post more often. It's a good way to get money for your project from the youtube ads. Plus I want to see more of your restoration.

[@My15KHouse]

I would need a full time editor, and youtube doesnt pay enough for that

[@suzannepolder3929]

Good deal heating it up and removing that pipe!

[@badwater]

I get a kick out of your updates, JD. Best wishes from Alabama.

[@Cueman222]

JD you are doing great young man. Wish I had your smarts at that same age. Looking forward to you next video on your home.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@beverlymartin1414]

Viewing from a 200 yr old brick school house we renovated. Your doing fine. Look forward to seeing you each week. PS we are still smoggy here from the fires in Canada. ❤

[@My15KHouse]

That smoke even made it hazy over here for a few days a while back, when the Quebec ones were really bad

[@heathernicholson4160]

Walls built of stone with no framing, painting with lime and pipes embedded in the walls. This is quite the unusual reno! And...you've demonstrated using two tools I've never used; a jack hammer and a blow torch. Impressive!

[@jamesandrews7703]

Only just discovered your channel and binged the whole thing! Can't wait to see you keep going!!!

[@ellentaylor4351]

Slow progress but renovating never goes at speed. 📯

[@JenShea]

Thanks for the video. It's coming along. I remember when I arrived in Portugal I asked about 'dollar stores' like we have in North America and I was told to look for 'China stores'... I quickly became familiar with many of them.

[@EricOnYouTube]

I was happy to see the shops. I hope you get to show more... especially grocery stores. Be interested in knowing if the sink will be sturdy after raising it. Looking forward to next week's episode.

[@nonnamacdeah1950]

WOW! What a huge amount of work! You're doing an amazing job! Your videos are really informative and a pleasure to watch. I look forward to watching your home come together! Thank-you for sharing your incredible adventure! Sending you all the best!

[@My15KHouse]

thanks!

[@johnamstutz]

It's been around 105 or 106 every day for weeks here near San Antonio, we've been lucky no major fires, can't remember the last time it rained. It's nice to see greenery where you are.😊

[@My15KHouse]

Yes very nice to be in an area with a lot of water, the river valley is full of rice fields and marshes but surprisingly its not very humid

[@enricodressler6001]

Thanks for this video. I’m happy to see you progressing with your plans. All the best.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@eileenworth7862]

Thank you for explaining the process and occasional obstacles. I look forward to seeing furnishings and the Pope! (The Fatima miracle is the first thing I think of with Portugal.)

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Incredible amounts of rain in Northern and Central Portugal

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Comecei a ver os seus vidios à 2 dias e já estou adorar. Faz tudo tao bem feito e tem tanta paciencia é fantástico. Boa semana e volte sempre Tchau 💯% nice 👍👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@annsmith4739]

So glad u have water ,well done Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👋👋👋

[@SpringRiverHollar]

Good evening everyone

[@barthanes1]

I'm usually more liberal with the teflon tape. You need to put 6 or 7 layers on there to make it work. More is better.

[@My15KHouse]

that usually causes leaks

[@jerridavis6462]

Enjoyed from Texas!

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@MichaelCastelli-v4s]

Escutcheon is what surrounds the pipe.

[@lorettacooper5296]

Thanks, countryside is beautiful. House becoming a home again. Good job taking time to restore beautifully. Greetings from AR.

[@jameslowell9542]

Thanks for good video friend.

[@ber9313]

I would have leaped at that buy 100 get 100 deal because there's so much you need when renovating. Pipes. Wall tiles. Floor tiles. Tools. Appliances. But I get your other point too that you want to support small business.

[@My15KHouse]

100 euros of free stuff is still 100 euros of free stuff, I was trying hard to think of what I could buy...but I guess I cut it out and forgot to mention it again but the sale was at one in a different town even though I double checked I was on the right store on the website

[@jamesdumlao9715]

Hey from north Carolina

[@My15KHouse]

hello

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Mini blow torch = cute!

[@TheLivingBackyard]

What a beautiful view! - Yes, the place could be like a Walmart ... and thanks for giving me a shopping fix! It's been so hot here, don't feel like going out and I needed to "see" some shopping done lol

[@melissaroth4467]

Ooh! I like the ice trick!

[@paulcousins1371]

Well done JD, you’re making slow but steady progress, think I’d be too impatient and just pay tradesmen to get the job done✌🏿🥰

[@marieesposito9145]

Excited to see what else you have done..

[@ck9292]

I don't know what your budget is but wouldn't it be more simple, and much healthier long term, for you to replace those old pipes? Then you don't have to worry about sizes that don't exist anymore for fittings too.

[@Ragnar8504]

I don't think galvanised pipe causes any health issues but they tend to clog on the inside so eventually you'll have to replace them because the water flow slows down to a trickle. Of course they can also leak. I don't think he wants to keep the pipes long-term though.

[@My15KHouse]

I'm going to replace the pipes, I just needed to cap this one so I have water until I'm ready to redo the plumbing

[@veepotter307]

Glad the fires weren’t near you. I’ve read through the comments and most guys mentioned just replacing all the pipes…..hope that is the plan. It makes sense.

[@My15KHouse]

Yes, I'm going to replace them, just needed to cap this one for now so I have water

[@ClaudiaGanzazarolli]

Sua jornada tao autêntica me encanta. É realidade

[@My15KHouse]

obrigado

[@josegarrido1324]

I liked your videos. Keep up the good work. You are so cute and very friendly.

[@josegarrido1324]

Thank you to your like. :)

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Hey JD 👋🏼 Enjoyed this, especialky the bike ride to the shopping center, why you preferred the less trafficked path, the different shops you went to and why and how they stock stuff from where -- all interesting details since i hope to live in P, too. Your next i n.v stallments sounds as interesting and i look forward to it. Hood on you for shopping local as you can👍🏼.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@jimmygomez5053]

It’s amazing how many skills you have! Enjoy watching your videos 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you JD.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@DaniPitchford]

Love seeing a different part of the world through your vids. I look forward to your next uploads.. :D

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

JD, you are moving forwad in your restoration & look'n better👍each Sunday💻Program. Have you tested your pipes & water for Lead? Replacing the Pipe'n & get'n a Berkey Water System to run your water through. The Berkey sits on your counter & depending on what size you get, provides you with safe drinking water💧. They state removes 99.9% lead in water among many other critter elements in water. I know living on a budget we have to spend wizely. To save & get an Electric⚡Bike🚲will surely get you around in much better time & back home🚲🏠. Web sights like a Markett Place someone might be moving & selling a good used Electric🚲Bike. The shop'n center you showed looked👀great. always, Tommy🤠

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Maybe Ken from OKportugal can trade you something for one of his ebikes? Different ebike makers keep sending him bikes to try out. He's got a small fleet of ebikes now 😄. He's quite a ways from you JD, but it could make for an interesting train? bus? trip out towards Castelo Branco and a bit of an explore. Also, Ken's having fun doing ebike excursions to explore villages and towns around his area to test out the bikes he's being sent.

[@My15KHouse]

The pipes are galvanized steel, so no lead but I'm going to replace them all anyway. And the water company does quarterly tests, so I know its safe

[@My15KHouse]

At first I planned to get an ebike right away until I saw the prices, but now after thinking about it more I dont think I would actually use one that much and storage would be an issue, and I could get a moped for cheaper and be able to go way further...but if I got a free one that might change things haha

[@florencehodges-moore2909]

Well done you certainly know what you’re doing I wouldn’t have a clue hope it’s not too hot 🥵 for you looking forward to seeing what’s next you look very content looking good ❤

[@cathyholt5215]

Good intro! Keep up the good work.

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Boa tarde meu caro senhor só ã muito pouco tempo comecei a ver os seus vidios e para dizer a verdade sao excelentes.Acho que é uma pessoa muito inteligente tenho a certeza que a sua casa vai ficar linda e sem humidade . Thank you very much God bless you 🩵🙏🏼🇺🇲

[@user-45xxr57htr]

Вы молодец! Все у вас получится….. главное- руки приложить.❤😊

[@leinehm.154]

Mal posso esperar para ver as novidades. ✋from Flórida. 😊

[@michaelbobrowski5895]

Keep up your fabulous labor of love. Still wish i lived there so i could meet you and help in some way!

[@gillesblanchard1699]

It's good to see you again! I hope your trip to the beach was refreshing and restful which is my favorite place to be! I also appreciated the bicycle escapade to appreciate the splendid landscape going to the shopping center! Thank for the adventure since I love shopping even though I may not purchase anything. The trip was worth it and I discovered interesting articles made in Portugal or EU and not China. I would not mind having the blow torch which I find practical. Your hard work does progress the restauration of your home. I do appreciate the time you spend to achieve your dream! Keep up also the pleasure of exploring new thing to enhance your life and your happiness. Até a próxima JD do Canadá!!

[@My15KHouse]

thank you

[@joannahampton5979]

I noticed a JYSK, it's a great place for home goods & furniture at very good prices

[@My15KHouse]

This one is pretty small so selection is limited but something is always 60% off, and they do have one of the best bedding selections I've seen

[@jamierothwell6789]

The cemented in pipes seem to be a standard in parts of Europe. We are having similar issues with our old farmhouse here in Spain. All the electric cables are also cemented in. Thankfully, they all seem to have these small access boxes dotted all over the house, but if rewriting the whole house would be a huge headache. Good luck!

[@My15KHouse]

Makes no sense to me, especially with this house being clay its so easy to just add back what was channeled out instead of going with the hardest possible concrete. Electric must be so frustrating, luckily mine is all on the outside and masterfully camouflaged lol

[@jamierothwell6789]

Well, the electric is interesting. In Spain, they don’t use the grey twin and earth type cable, it’s live, neutral and earth individually, then you have to thread them into a black corrugated tube, then you cement the whole thing into the wall. We also have the China stores too. All called things like Hyper China and Asia Palace, but none of the stuff is made in China 😂.

[@josemanueldacostadiogo5574]

Nice work mate, carry on with the good work good new week

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@owenp65]

Great work JD. I don't know if you have similar in your area but we have tile warehouses here in the UK where you can buy all sorts of tiles really cheap. These would be end of line or last season stuff. White tiles are the cheapest, especially square ones. I bought a whole box of 48 for a £1.00. Anyways, wishing you the best on this renovation, i'm really enjoying your updates. 👍🏼

[@My15KHouse]

I havent seen that but there is a thrift store nearby that has a lot of leftover construction materials and lots of tiles like that, like pallets and pallets of all different types so probably a similar thing

[@owenp65]

Sounds like it would be worth a visit, and save some cash into the bargain. 😉👍🏼

[@chillnophone2024]

👀 @ 9:25 timestamp the opening you were working at looks like an animal face, imo. Riding that road with the tall corn growing on the sides was pretty, yet creepy AF. 😂 Keep on keepin' on! 👍

[@heathernicholson4160]

I saw it too! It was as if the instead of the walls were talking they were watching.

[@melissaroth4467]

Ach! KZbin unsubscribed me! It took me half an hour to find you again. :(

[@My15KHouse]

oh no! glad you found it again

[@craigo2142]

Looks like things are moving along. Glad you get in some relax time at the beach, too. Saw a little of the garden and it sure looked green. Getting any produce out of it? Also was wondering if you are meeting the neighbors and enjoying them? Slow and steady wins the race!!!

[@My15KHouse]

lots of tomatoes. the neighbors are very nice and helpful

[@patrickwiklund2039]

👍

[@ilonalehmann-bd9nn]

HELLO my dear. I think you need complet new plumpings. So you are sure that all is fine. I hope you will find the right decision. Fare well😊.

[@My15KHouse]

Yes, I'm going to replace it all but that will be a big project for later

[@ilonalehmann-bd9nn]

Good morning,I am sure you have your right plan. And the best timing. Have a nice day.

[@kathleentanner343]

Thank you for the mini tour of the shops ! Like the plan for raising the sink and moving the faucet! where will the washing machine live? looking forward to next week

[@My15KHouse]

still to be decided

[@NicoletteEBedford]

Hi, may i suggest you replace with new white tiles, and paint over the lot. A nice matt blue/ grey i have seen done and its lovely. No need to rip out, etc expensive...

[@silmatar778]

I was looking at that little make up table with the mirror at 3:35 minute, it has a price sign 99, I just saw one down my street, some neighbor decided no to use it anymore.....same exactly

[@raymondmarrero2215]

What’s up buddy great to see what u doing are u replacing ur kitchen cabinet and cool haircut by the way take care buddy from ray in upstate ny ❤️🙏🏼👍

[@My15KHouse]

thanks

[@luisbatista5]

Good job JD, just a question would it be better to replace the plumbing with a more modern one as these pipes are not at their best and full of rust which makes drinking water questionable? See you soon in the next video, cheers💪🙏

[@My15KHouse]

Yes, I'm going to replace it all but that will be a big project and I just needed to cap this one so that I have water for now

[@notyouraveragegringos]

Check your storage space on the camera. Ours starts shutting itself off when you get low on storage space. I couldn't figure it out the first time but then I noticed a weird countdown for how many minutes of recording time was left. The bike ride looks very relaxing. In Canada they have converted the old un-used railway tracks into bike trails. Way better than biking along the highway!

[@My15KHouse]

Yeah that seemed to be what it was, there was still a gig so that seemed like plenty but I guess not. After I cleared out some stuff it worked fine.

[@notyouraveragegringos]

@@My15KHouse Easy fix then, glad it wasn't a problem with your camera. Keep up the good work. 😁

[@deranocasper]

Good morning Your restoration skills are starting to show will you bring a new water feed from the main tap out side will you use plastic will you fit service valves you can turn water off this set up very simple espose pipe work is good for servicing or you can make service panels County side is amazing what size pipe will you use cheers

[@My15KHouse]

Yes I will replace all the pipes and make them accessible, I dont remember the size at the store its either 16 or 18 mm

[@estelleschneider9033]

How do you do food shopping Bring things yiu need back to your house With a bike? God Bless You !❤

[@My15KHouse]

Theres small stores in town for basics but I do most of my shopping in the city and just take the train

[@robine916]

💕💕

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Ik ben blij dat je de pijp er uit haalt. Vroeger was het plaatsen van loden pijpen heel gewoon. Ik zou het helemaal vernieuwen. Dan weet je dat je qua soort leiding goed zit én je weet zeker dat er geen lekkages meer zijn.

[@mexicounexplained]

I'd be interested in knowing a little about your diet there. You look lean, strong and healthy. Have you adapted to local foods, or are you eating pretty much what you've always eaten in the past?

[@My15KHouse]

Less healthy that I usually eat because I mostly get pre-made stuff at the store, although that is much fresher and healthier than any pre-made stuff in the US

[@deranocasper]

Hello JD hows trick's when have you got another video coming out Cheers

[@adamosman7284]

Waryaa!!!

[@SDugan52]

❤😊👍

[@lyndaf.6329]

Hi, I'm enjoying watching your renovation videos BUT I don't understand what you are doing with this plumbing. Maybe I missed the explanation but how are you going to get water to the bathroom, surely it would have made sense to put the new pipes into the wall in the gap the old pipes were in, but you've closed the gap. As I said, I'm confused, LOL!!

[@My15KHouse]

when I replace the plumbing I will put it all above the ceiling so its accessible

[@cristinaramirez6012]

👍💕💪🌼🖐🖐

[@AMJDG]

I was going to suggest that possibly the reason your camera keeps shutting off could be the heat - but you might also want to check the plug it is plugged into might not be properly wired - or if you are using a battery only, possibly a bad battery. Looking forward to the continuing house renovation. Stay safe...

[@My15KHouse]

I think it was the storage getting low, even though there was like a gig left. It was back to normal after I cleared up some space.

[@JoanOfArgghh]

We have China/Asian stores like that here in Mexico.

[@My15KHouse]

Nicaragua had them too, but much smaller and pretty much just junk that broke right away

[@earthangel8730]

Loved that snippet of the song midway in the episode. Can you add music credits in your description? Good job in the kitchen. It's nice when your pipe dreams come true 😉.

[@My15KHouse]

I think youtube automatically adds the credits somewhere since I got it from their audio library, but I can double check and see if I can add it in

[@anna-taniatransylove5762]

💋

[@Ragnar8504]

There's usually a reason why tools and hardware are so cheap in those Chinese stores. You get what you pay for.

[@My15KHouse]

Everything I've bought there is good quality and works great, often same brands as the big stores, but these are mom and pop so they arent paying shareholders and ceos.

[@ronaldmedeiros6787]

Hey JD just a quick question, not about the house even though it is coming out great :) but in one of your vids you talked about going to a gym to shower. Was that fitness hut or a different gym? The only gym I know of is fitness hut and when I was in Lisbon forget it, I couldn't even get in to workouIt was so paced. Was wondering what the gym situation is like up near Coimbra?Thanks

[@My15KHouse]

Yeah all the gyms I've seen are small and get crowded easily, afternoon seems to be the best time otherwise you have to wait for everything besides a treadmill. I thought fitness hut was tiny but it seems like its one of the bigger ones in coimbra. Theres one at the stadium that looks big from the outside but its "luxury" so expensive

[@ronaldmedeiros6787]

going to try the afternoons like you said when Im in Lisbon, porto and braga in November. traveling all over to see if I want to live somewhere other than Lisbon. Thanks for the info bud.

[@ronaldmedeiros6787]

By the way the house is looking great :)@@My15KHouse

[@MetteKjorstad-vb5ym]

👏👋👋😄🇸🇪

[@LiLBitsDK]

don't bother with disassembling the old pipes, cut em, toss em, put in new ones... so everything is in proper order now you are renovating anyways

[@My15KHouse]

I had to cap it so I could have water

[@CC-vj6dd]

I understand zero about building but, from the little I have to buy, I think Bricomarché is more expensive than Leroy Merlin. Leroy Merlin is better, I think. But, of course, you should know. And maybe Leroy is not as close as Bricomarché - depending on where you are.

[@My15KHouse]

Leroy Merlin is on Ukraine's list of Russian war supporters so I dont shop there

[@mariadange06]

As they look like lead pipes better to tear all plumbing out and replace.

[@My15KHouse]

they're galvanized steel

[@newfoundland3238]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🌞🌈

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

More teflon tape...

[@cdcd4502]

Im sure you already know but always wear safety glasses when you heat up concrete or stone. Especially in wet areas.

[@jayeley8238]

What is the name of the China stores I am interested in going to one

[@My15KHouse]

They usually just have a name like loja china or casa china or something like that (the one in the video is named hiper taveiro), they are in pretty much every town. They usually have the same general stuff but each is different, and prices can vary a lot

[@mixelaniaful]

Olá, é melhor renovar os canos. São muito antigos e são feitos com um material nocivo que agora é proibido usar nas construções novas.

[@My15KHouse]

vou renovar-los

[@mixelaniaful]

@@My15KHouse boa ideia ☺️❤️

[@johnboyle7984]

It seems like a lot of time and money being spent on saving some sections of old pipe. I'd be ripping it out for peace of mind and convenience.

[@My15KHouse]

I'm going to replace it, I just had to cap it for now so I can have water

[@johnboyle7984]

@@My15KHouse Good luck with the restoration, Really enjoying the videos.