Open Concept Living Room Renovation | 1880s Farm House EP8

This farmhouse living room is coming together, removing a structural wall requires an engineer! Now that we have a plan it is time to execute.
Season 4 Episode 04 "Farm House Living Room (2020)
Master Episode 35
Produced by Jeff and Michelle Thorman
Written & Directed by: Maximilian Moskal
Hosted by: Jeff Thorman
Renovation Design & Staging by Jeff and Michelle Thorman
Cinematography by: Maximilian Moskal
Opening Song: Anthony Jarrett
Editing by: Maximilian Moskal
Produced by: Home Renovision DIY 2020
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[@johnschmidt7126]

Was that glitch intention? "I put that ... on everything!!!" Killing me over here with that.

[@kis4ketchup]

One of The main reasons I love watching your videos is to get ideas on projects I can tackle as well as projects I SHOULD tackle. My home was built in the 50s so it’s getting close to its centennial birthday 😂 Also not having corporate sponsors dictate what to show or hide from final cut teaches life lessons like having real expectations for projects.

[@AlexKasper]

I helped financially with the renovation of three rooms of my mom's house, each with different flooring porcelain tiles. I bought like 15% more tiles boxes than needed just anticipating repairs years from now assuming the tiles become obsolete.

[@MikeyC0117]

Hands down one of my favorite videos not only on this network but in all of the DIY videos I've watched. You made all of us say to ourselves "It's not just me! We all make mistakes!"

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like the honest approach Mike. Lots of that in this season I hope you stick around for the new episodes. Turns our the floor isn't the only problem...

[@PrincessDeeDee67]

Yeah Baby....I always paint the trim and casings and baseboards and doors and frames first too.....it is so so much easier.

[@amynarijauskas5120]

So do I. Makes cutting in so much easier

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

I Can't believe this is what our house looked like. Cheers I hope you learn from my mistake. Cheers!

[@EDBailley]

You got this Jeff, we all make mistakes we are human, it happens. Don't be too hard on yourself! Cheers!

[@PrincessDeeDee67]

Can't believe you have done this renovation throughout the pandemic....pretty brave considering so much of business and supply has shut down....one less bathroom means less toilet paper to buy.

[@nanoreaper5002]

Welcome too 2021 i have learned alot from your channel

[@Jinkguns]

Off topic question but what color is that teal you have painted your house? My wife and I love it.

[@javery]

@@Jinkguns I think the color of this living room is Victorian Pewter... He and Michelle discussed it around the 32:18 mark. Hope this helps!

[@guyapeterson]

You hooked me with the "ran out of flooring" to see what your solution is...

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Youll see a lot of these type of issues pop up in this house as the show goes along... and the ways to fix them

[@rsoto7243]

Started watching this channel after I bought a house from 1899 in NNY. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it and follow. Lots of new stuff coming in the episodes to come. Every 2 weeks!

[@brendatenney8404]

I love Jeff's thoughts with the whole realty TV reno verses actually real reno. I've tried to do things and flipping miss drilled and now I have an ugly paint mess up on the wall. Oh that's unfortunate on the flooring being discontinued.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah it's a lot differnt than on TV. We try to be legit showing how to renovate for the average homeowner, not the millionaire.

[@lcook0825]

We’re with you all the way.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad your coming for the ride Larry always good to see ya around

[@lcook0825]

There is nothing wrong with making a mistake. The hard part is admitting it and moving on or having to tell your better half what you did. Lol.

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

coming clean is only temporary pain. keeping secrets will kill you!

[@lcook0825]

@@REALITYRENOVISION for sure my friend.

[@elisabompadre8]

I’ve made sooooo many mistakes renovating my cabin - I’m learning and growing through the process

[@LifeofDeVonsha]

No lies detected !! Those tv shows be scaring the heck out me..then I be like hmmm, why it’s & issue every episode..naw something isn’t right..hahaha they definitely dramatic…especially love it or list it..

[@sparks3705]

I love the fact that you started this episode off with how TV shows show drama just to show drama. I have always mentioned this fact to my mother who watches all the diy and renovation TV shows and how I can't stand the way they somehow always find a way to add the drama. And then your show ends on a high drama note! hahahaha Also, I'm not trying to pick on ya or say you're stupid or anything. Being in construction for a long time myself, I've run into situations that were out of my control or I messed up and found myself having to figure out a fix to the problems. We are all human and mistakes happen. Just gotta deal with them, get it done, and move on. Love your enthusiasm and content, Jeff. Cheers!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Cheers Donovan. Sometimes drama happens. this time I have Covid to thank.

[@Coras-Treats]

Man that blowes but nice to see you found a solution. We know how you guys feel. We ran into similar problems. Stop->realized what's wrong-> find a solution-> and maybe it turns out even better than the first one 😉

[@SubdivisionAuto]

This show is about problem solving for the average home owner. You will see a lot of this as the show goes along, hope you stick for the new eps.

[@ThePowerofJames]

You're not alone Jeff, we are having so many issues getting pre-cast pavers and such from last year and this year now. Between plant shut downs, supply issues, discontinued stock, it sucks!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

2021 is going to be the year to get really creative!

[@JoNLam-jx4rr]

I like this version! It's so sweet!😊👍

[@JoNLam-jx4rr]

Jeff, you're a good men.👍

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

I'm glad you like it

[@JoNLam-jx4rr]

@@REALITYRENOVISION 😊👍

[@samanthaolson7758]

Can you do a video about how to install the structural beam to fix the trampoline floors?

[@caitkiehl5073]

Oof I feel this. We ordered cabinets from ikea but they have no idea when they’ll be in stock again so now we just do what we can and wait.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Everything is a gamle these days with supply chains

[@jenniferbassett3001]

Jeff, no matter how frustrated you are with yourself, no matter how funny you make the situation feel, no matter how you slice it, YOU AND YOUR SWEETHEART ARE ABSOLUTELY MAKING MY DAY! I am however very sad that they discontinued your flooring! Just know that somebody from Northwestern Oregon is thinking of you and praying for you guys that your challenges will be met! Thank you for all you do to teach us and I can only speak for myself but when you have challenges arise and you can still smile and joke, somewhat, about the situation, IN MY BOOK, it just makes you GUYS greater!! And I'm only 42 seconds into this video 😊 and I love the new intro!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Thank you Jennifer. We appreciate your support. This will no doubt be a frustrating year for all Diy'ers!

[@jenniferbassett3001]

@@REALITYRENOVISION that IS for sure!

[@iliap1217]

You are a hilarious couple. Keep going.

[@kamranayub]

Being able to do quick set mud on the pan without doing an entire bucket was one of the best things I learned from Jeff doing my recent stairwell remodel. I love just making a small amount to work with as an amateur.

[@incasejstn]

❤a a

[@angellas.1314]

Did I miss something in between? You went from the gut job to the mud section. Where are the steps in between?

[@djgemi9i]

I had to freight delivery 2 boxes of tile that should have only cost me 50 bucks for 200 bucks just to finish a small chunk left. At least I was able to track it down! It was a clearance tile and I thought I could make the install without losing too much towards trash! The pain!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

always over order. in my experience clearance tile is never worth the money!

[@djgemi9i]

@@REALITYRENOVISION It was my first project and i was being super "frugal". I didn't use the 15 percent over order rule. Also the wife fell in love with the texture and design, none the less never again!

[@zc8603]

I like your comment about reno shows creating drama. There is a well known show out of Texas that, based on the show, I would never hire. Every episode is the Oh S*** moment of some major issue that would have shown up in any decent inspection. I know it is for drama but as an amature DIY'er its annoying.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thanks for the comment. We try to keep it legit and real, no extra drama or fake storylines. Checkout the newer episodes we have added a lot more effort into keeping it interesting but also real. Feel free to check it out let us know what you think

[@vikilicuanan7036]

Happy couple, shes cool wife

[@Aepek]

Gotta say, Max & crew....love the editing & cinematography. Pretty awesome. Jeff & Fam....great job on the “show”👍🏻👍🏻 8:39 Unfortunately, some ppl don’t see the “crap”. Least in my family anyway. My family “believes” everything in those shows is real and 100% accurate to code. Sadly, googling the shows info, one can quickly see that “it’s entertainment tv” and most ppl don’t keep furnishings etc.... I’m in middle of huge remodel that my family is doing, and trying to lend help/expertise; but they think those HGTV shows are gospel and I don’t know anything, 🤦🏼 Gonna be a fun roller coaster ride next several months; and I hate roller coasters 😅 (It’s not easy working with family, & trying to “blend” what everyone envisions for a “”new remodeled home””; & some times....it’s impossible to even try (as sad & funny as that sentence is....”that is true” reality tv” 😉😁) Cheers✌🏻

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah I am afraid you are correct. Thanks for the nice comments. Well I know you've been watching for quite some time so I'll let ya Into some insider information. Last year we shot more footage in 1 year than we did I'm the previous 9 years combined. Not only did we have a ton of how to videos but what we captured was the entire story of Jeff and his family renovating the farmhouse. We are currently working on a newer style of video (something you would see on discovery Channel but without fake drama). What this means is a lot more coverage of story, highs and lows, and a huge increase in production value. First ep comes out in 3 weeks.

[@0Tweaky0]

is it like they make a run of a product like 300000 tiles and that's it, once it's gone it's gone.

[@Griffolion0]

Appreciate showing the mistakes, nobody is perfect. It's been a good teaching moment for me.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thats the idea. This show isnt made up or drama added. Real as it gets, hopefully it helps folks along the way

[@SonNguyen-iy8ut]

Hi Jeff, how can we get LVL in Canada? does it need to be special ordered? Depot, Rona, Lowes don't seem to carry them.

[@mattcraztex9940]

39:54 I think Jeff might need a new Shop vac, that's a lot of dirt and dust being trapped under the flooring lol.

[@Tina-bt123]

I love your ideas, your home is beautiful, if only we could all agree as teenage/young women a man who is good with his hands is gona make you the happiest. When the butterflies of young love fades and your left with the person you chose, the fact he will make you a beautiful home, and allow your input is gona make you a long and happy marriage, love you both so much ❤

[@Tina-bt123]

Love the way you look at him, like "Am I the happiest woman on the planet " yes you are ....... Take notice young men THIS is what women want

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I haven’t heard you say anything that Norm of TOH would not agree with. Watched him from the beginning of the program, SO glad I found you and your wife!!

[@colinjensen8237]

I liked your comment about "if you make a plan and stick to it, it'll work out." I just need to know how to MAKE a plan.. any help?

[@jjr6929]

Uh oh...I had better check with local flooring outlet to see if they still have the vinyl roll I was gonna use...oh crap. Might be time to stop on a dime like you and make 12 cents in change.

[@rehanm1]

What colour those walls are? Thanks

[@angellas.1314]

A large fireplace is even better! Especially in Canada. It’s a good glitch!

[@carmenpbronx9190]

I know how you guys are feeling l also been having the same problems .Good luck 🍀

[@cottoncandi7672]

I've been told not to use spray foam because it gets bubbles and bugs and water eat through it. Thoughts on that?

[@MuhammadAli-nf3nc]

man when he said the spray works on red tape my ears perked up. Not the red tape I was thinking about unfortunately

[@OmaBike]

Well, now that the farmhouse is sold, I need to go back and see everything you did to it.

[@rjstewart4103]

Please specify. That's 10 plugs on a 20 amp circuit.

[@damiancampbell637]

Jeff I remodeled both the guest and master bathrooms within the last 6 months. After watching this, I went into the Home Depot website to see if our Lifeproof Harrington Acacia Vinyl plank flooring was still available and it is NOT!! 🤣😂 Oh well, at least the bathroom floors match. 👍

[@SubdivisionAuto]

You win some you lose some!

[@juhairijjj3399]

Jeff You Are Reality Renovision Rulesss!!! .... You CAN Do IT!!!!!! ........

[@Denise_B17]

You always make things look so easy.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

It wont always be that easy with the rest of the renovation. Hope you check out the new episodes to see what I mean

[@oldskoolwayy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 his rant on the home builder shows are be hilarious..I love it

[@jacobortega2786]

These guys are under-valued. They keep it no-nonsense and are true to themselves, and I appreciate it more than they could know. Thank you guys!!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you enjoy lots more to come every two weeks we have a new episode

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

What about plugs in the middle of the floor for sofa table with lamps to alter traffic flow?

[@amberchandler8280]

What was behind that drywall where you patched the hole? It looked like a cabinet.

[@ncaeon]

Listening to them 2 in the begining brought me back to when i sat at the grown up table for the first time.

[@lindavickerson7394]

Don’t you hate it when that happens?

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Cheers Linda.

[@Pontiac455]

I have had a tankless hot water heater for 15 years never had a moments problem.

[@davidelliott6362]

think you can list all paint colors used?

[@SubdivisionAuto]

The camera shows color different so we never reveal the colors. SOrry

[@beckymendoza6307]

We are doing renovations to our home this year. Making it more adaptable for my daughter. This is an old house and the walls have tons of texture. Personally, not a fan. There are going to be a lot of spaces with new and old walls...hope that makes sense. I really hate the texture and honestly feel embarrassed to ask. Is it possible to change that up? If so, how? Is it a huge undertaking? I love the colors you have chosen and grey as well. Worried it will look awful with the texture. I hate cleaning these walls

[@solarenergynow08]

usually I like your videos BUT you skipped all the good stuff in this one and jumped to the drywall/ joint compound... ???

[@SubdivisionAuto]

It's more about the journey than all the details. We leave that for the other channel Home Renovision. We just show some of the tidbits here and focus on the story

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

That table would go behind the sofa....

[@J_Isak]

"So we can have guests and company..." My God when was this filmed? Must have been pre pandemic

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Didnt seem as bad back then eh? Spring 2020

[@5.7.0bassin2]

My wife would have not been that easy lol

[@Kimberlymogan]

Just two of your “tips” helped me more than you’ll ever know. Thank you

[@dannypiotrkowski9876]

Witch one of you guys are the planner?? All you did was talk right over this dude

[@fkkmag8692]

Love miss Jeff, great fibe keep her in the video’s ☺️

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Will do!!

[@martynbircher2623]

There is an old saying " He who doesn't make a mistake, doesn't do anything "

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Mistakes are apart of the journey. Even Jeff makes some along the way, but its not about the mistake but how you deal with it. Keep watching the new episodes and youll know what I mean

[@stansova3138]

Wow this is the 2nd video I watched from this guy that I learned something, ok, sensi you are the master and I am now the student.

[@askellemichele763]

I like this couple, especially the wife. She's always so positive.

[@Aepek]

Anyone else loving the Price of Lumber now. Talk about sticker shock😳, dang did it go up; and I mean UP. Talking about water diversion, the house working in now, when it rains; the entire front, side, back yards turn into a pond. ZERO water diversion and the grading of the lot, wasn’t done very well. These house communities go up quick & not very well, imo, & hate zero clearance b/t each home, 🤦🏼

[@SubdivisionAuto]

There was a lot of drainage issues with this house. If you watch the newer episodes you can see Jeff working on that problem. There are solutions, but they take work

[@seeya205]

The best is the flippers that suddenly realize that the furnace or ac doesn't work or there us no water supply and that puts them over budget. LOL! We all know they would have checked it over before buying as well as having extra in the budget for the surprises.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah renovations are a roll of the dice for sure, never know whats next in terms of issues

[@OKB1133]

Ditch that goofy "engineer" and listen to the wife!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Hah!

[@frenchiesfrankieandhenry]

That dude looks like he is good at math. Lol

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Hes very good

[@marthabenner6528]

That before actually looks like our house 😢

[@SubdivisionAuto]

A lot of people have this model

[@ddanielsandberg]

Everybody be pausing at 32:52 and twisting their heads. :)

[@Nicetrybrobro]

you might kinda know what your doing when it comes to dry wall.... you make it look like its nothing haha

[@knotmaggot9588]

What a trooper Michelle is! Totally took that bombshell in stride!

[@Pipscape]

How not to pick paint colors for your house, but in reality, this is how most people probably pick colors for their house. 🤭

[@wheeltowheel2561]

I so agree, most home improvement shows make them more dramatic than they should be. The worst show to me is the Love it or list it. They always are over budget and have to remove something from their budget that was not even realistic. I would actually like to see a show where they come under budget, because it does happen.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah sadley networks require a certain amount of "drama" for the episodes. because these episodes are organize its a much more realistic approach to home renovation.

[@wilfridaallan778]

Hi , your new subscriber here from Kenya. Just come across your channel and I love the good work keep going

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Wow Kenya talk about different building technology. Would love to see what you think about the new episodes as the show goes along

[@douglasasselstine7497]

Your wife is a wonderful addition to your channel...noticed that you have everything under control...you didn't once say, 'Yes dear!'

[@SubdivisionAuto]

They work well together on the projects she has a growing fan base

[@Feritjk]

BJK

[@JOSUECISNEROSHR]

Good project

[@SubdivisionAuto]

It gets better as it goes to the outside

[@robertheath70]

maybe consider using a laminate that offsets the color of the discontinued and stagger the floor.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Not a bad idea. But Jeff is working on that now. Keep watching the show and youll see his creative approach to finishing it off. Taking a negative and turning it into a positive is a good option, just a little more work

[@aliciatessier8434]

Lol I feel like this just makes things more realistic - these are the kind of things that happen to home diy'ers every day :)

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yes and you wont see this on any TV show because they dont show the mistakes or issues. Live happens its how you deal with it!

[@dianahenderson]

It is a pleasure to see how well you two work with each other...your ability to laugh together is wonderful...Mrs. T is really being a sport about things going pear shaped.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

A healthy relationship certainly helps a lot in such a huge endeuver. You will see them working together a lot more as the show goes along. Hope you stick around for the new episodes this thursday

[@Cdawson8352]

The living room looks beautiful! I absolutely love the paint colour. It looks much bluer than the swatch. Can you tell us what the colour is?

[@ArmyGmanN]

In a previous video he said he would not tell what color they used because the video editing includes color correction so what you see may not be the actual shade they used.

[@TheisAnd]

Sorry, I'm not trying to be outright negative here. But why you chose (in the same video) to look down on the TV guys n' girls that make a lot of drama, AND at the same time be a bunch of KZbin guys n' girls that make a lot of drama I don't know. Nobody watching this actually believe that Michelle didn't know about the flooring discontinuation before filming. This is the drama that you supposedly despise so much. I like watching you build, discuss, worry about colours, and be yourselves. Not so much this ambiguity :)

[@devil262786]

Why this look like this I hope you didn’t approve this Jeff 42:09 not hating though love the video keep up the good work but but fix the Trim please 😂

[@mikedunn4283]

Great Channel, I've taken a lot of tips for my basement reno! Thanks Jeff!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it lots of tips coming up in the new episodes hope you stay tuned

[@racheal314]

Yall have a fantastic chemistry... i feel the vibes through the screen!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Lots more of that coming up keep watching the new episodes for more!

[@BEAST-gv1ou]

This content is beyond great! Funny and entertaining 👍👍

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it check out the newer episodes and let us know what you think

[@hi-ye4rz]

Alteration 2

[@hi-ye4rz]

Shoring

[@Denise_B17]

Uh oh!

[@sjdalzell]

I love this video. . .as always!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it. New episodes every 2 weeks! This thursday at 5pm EST

[@SuperBacon17yt]

800-1000$ For advise is pretty scary and dramatic. XD

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

not when you are rebuilding a home from scratch. it adds value to do it right.

[@maximeboissonneault6203]

800-1000$ is not a big deal on a 40k$ project... especially not if it is about the structural

[@marchu50]

Amazing renovation!!!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it. New episodes every 2 weeks!

[@pamlucyfan]

Y’all do life! God bless

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Cheers!

[@number1pappy]

Looks like your 2x8 joist are actually 2inch x 8inch! Lol! Instead of today's 2x8s that are actually 1 1/2 x 7 1/4 . Lol! We are getting screwed by today's lumber company's!

[@watcherofwatchers]

I had that problem. We were one plank short.

[@lisadearing5960]

Oh my gosh, how awful! I would lose my mind!

[@PrincessDeeDee67]

ouch....one plank....oh wow that has got to hurt.

[@therusticgarden5282]

Why can’t construction be east 😂

[@marriedGary]

Fantastic. I can’t wait to see it all done

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Hope you stick around for the ride, the new episodes reveal the whole story behind this renovation. What a project it's been

[@marriedGary]

@@SubdivisionAuto I’m not going anywhere!!!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@marriedGary Awesome!

[@KYoss68]

That wouldn't have happened if you'd chosen carpet like normal people

[@sparks3705]

Eeeewwwww

[@danielharrison7426]

Nope, just nope.

[@jw1731]

Anyone who must insist he’s normal is not truly normal.

[@littlechicago7482]

Useless comment

[@goodiesby13booboo]

I love your videos! One thing I noticed, you say "hot water heater". My Dad broke me of that habit years ago. He said "if it was hot to begin with, it wouldn't need heating". Hence, it's a water heater :) You do provide me with sooo much info, absolutely love your "tricks". As I am redoing my house, wondering WTH the previous "contractor" did, in addition to my knowledge, your videos are the BOMB!!!