This Basement Finishing Secret will Save you a FORTUNE! | Reality Renovision Ep04

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

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[@symone9301]

Are you able to tell me how to install a cold air return in the basement. I don't have one and my basement is already finished. Thanks!!

[@ModMINI]

Excellent production quality. Up there with the big TV shows like This Old House... but even better than TV edutainment - more education, less entertainment! I will watch you guys forever

[@MrTraderBillion]

@@symone9301 ​@UCl-OPZ5B1xhXywEePIpssjg Hi I have the same question about cold air return, will you be able to help. thanks

[@joannefranks6978]

We are going to paint ourselves. How do you get rid of drywall dust from gyproc?

[@joannefranks6978]

Any specific sleeve better? We are using dark colors for media room, ceiling sleeve?

[@sanuvirsan6681]

I watched many videos of this gentleman and I really like the way he explained it.

[@MrSouthofBoston]

This show is better than any DIY show on television!

[@1986yamahafazer69]

You're an excellent carpenter, love to watch the videos you come up with. please keep them coming, you've saved me a fortune!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Thanks, will do!

[@AB-di7yb]

We’re renovating our basement now and your videos have been so valuable!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Cheers happy to help!

[@heeeeyjai]

Speaking my language at 13:00!!! Thanks so much for these videos!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Cheers!

[@colonelsly]

i'll say it… years have been good on you! :P

[@maciejrudolf]

First time watching this channel, I gotta say, I like this guy

[@datznunayabeeznus8865]

He's dope. Been watching him for years. Super chill and not over strict and purist about everything. He throws a bone to the cheap diy guy like me who might not have money to do it all perfect (like not having money for a full sub dimple system he talks about here)

[@randle2318]

Same here, subscribed

[@migrain45]

This is my first time as well and I just hit the subscribe button.:-)

[@dyexpeditinginc1170]

@@migrain45 me too.

[@GISHNUCHALADY]

Watching him for years..i would say he is the best for explaining things

[@channelquietcoyote7564]

So informative and chill. I would love to have a consult and project done by you and your team!

[@the85erfied94]

You mentioned that your head ducts should be extended to the floor. In theory, you are correct. However, furnaces have to work much harder to force the air downwards regardless of whether or not it's through a pipe or into an open room. Adding the extra ducting is useless. However, your cold air return should be extended to the floor so that it will pull the cold air out and the hot air down.

[@theupscriber65]

Are you sure about that?

[@raphaelrodriguez3587]

I bought a home in New England from the 1940s I have a very dry basement I was thinking to renovating it this helps a lot

[@K4R3N]

NEVER DRYWALL A BASEMENT CEILING (I totally regret doing my basement ceiling with drywall, just do a tile drop ceiling, you WILL need access to that ceiling at some point)

[@mariad4183]

wow...thank you for that tip

[@K4R3N]

@@mariad4183 plus the drop ceiling tiles absorb lot of noise..drywall ceiling the noise bounces everywhere..i can't even be in my basement when there's more than a couple kids...gets too loud

[@mariad4183]

@@K4R3N aawww... thank you so much. We're looking for options - especially for sound insulation. That's good to know 💕💕

[@K4R3N]

@@mariad4183 there's a lot of videos on youtube..they are called "acoustic ceilings"

[@K4R3N]

@@mariad4183 also please before you do any basement work check for RADON and get the radon fixed before any basement work.

[@ikantspel5535]

Wood-basement=mold. You can see it already exists on the 2x4s at 1:08 in the video. I’d suggest steel studs, rockwool and paperless drywall

[@digibluh]

and make sure that subfloor can breath, i've installed those before with 3-4lbs water per 1000ft/24 hours and without adequate airflow, it will hit RH 90% and get musty under it. always test with calcium chloride vapour kit first unless your 10000% sure that house has a vapor retarder under it and still functions.

[@kevingallagher9287]

Why is there vapor barrier on both sides of the wall insulation?

[@michaelmaas5544]

I’ve been building for over 30 years and have never seen joists spaced on 2’ centers that’s just crazy!

[@munsters2]

RE:Michael Maas. Even stranger than that, he said they were on 22" centers.

[@Shawn-ph6ys]

Love the updated videos!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Thank you Shawn. Cheers, Jeff

[@janey86]

I love this channel whenever I have a question I always googled even if I hired someone for my work I really thanks to him

[@aa-md4qr]

Oh a good video! "Oh no its this guy"

[@chrishansen2077]

I would always put the floor right on the concrete! Besides moisture coming from underneath the floor, most homes have the water heater in basements and someday it may leak without you knowing it. I’ve seen people that have had to replace an entire wood floor in a basement just for a burst water heater.

[@deanwilson7047]

10 grand............these were the beautiful years

[@kentGrey]

6:24 My contractor used a cement saw to cut through the foundation. He said that using jack hammers could cause cracks in the foundation.

[@sendmedics]

That paint color! 😮

[@KS-gf3tv]

Damn, Jeff. Looking fly with the sweater amigo

[@seanm3226]

Jeff, did I actually see you checking (a potentially crooked) 2x4 wall for straightness...with a (potentially crooked) 2x4? Love your videos.

[@randyowens3419]

I'm sure he sighted it for straightness, if you don't build that means looking down the side of the 2x4 with one eye like lining up rifle sights to see id it is perfectly straight, the eye is probably accurate to a 1/16".

[@JrJagsFootball]

Good to know I installed the most economical flooring in my basement 15 years ago.

[@genli5603]

Kiln is one syllable. You're killin' me.

[@Rick-5728]

I saved a fortune on finishing my basement by moving to So. Cal., where nobody has a basement.

[@josephus1983]

A basement was a one time expense. Living in California is an every paycheck expense. I don’t think you saved on this one.

[@seyoonhan5933]

Wow, you were slim Jeff.

[@nabiassadullah4115]

Thank you very much for making these videos. It is very educating from technical aspect and economical. I really appreciate your time and and effort for making these videos.

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Glad you like them!

[@MP-zf7kg]

if you're DIY-ing it: electrical is straightforward, just do your homework to keep it to code. The tip: save yourself a ton of work and mess by installing the boxes AFTER you've hung the drywall. You do this by -leaving slack in the wire where you want a box to go; if multiple wires are involved, label them -at this point, I like to position the drywall and cut the holes for the boxes BUT -you can just hang the drywall, marking the box location, then come back after and do all the boxes at one time. You'll need to be cautious to not nick your wiring. If you need more information I can provide it, but you likely get the idea.

[@neilavellino905]

What is currently the best vinyl product for use for a concrete slab. We have no water or dampness, I think your content is some of the best on the internet.

[@jeffreyklaum13]

Fill any cracks with concrete filler chaulk then Red Guard the slab. At that point its ready for tile or vinyl plank.

[@TruthSeekerAi]

awesome info and work i wish you goodness

[@kiddhitta]

Paint on the side if the outlet cover. Lazy painting. Just take your covers off before painting. Always. It take 10 seconds.

[@paulzapol9840]

I was thinking the same thing. That paint job is terrible!!

[@kajcheechannel698]

Nice and honest answer!! Thanks! I want to do my basement for space room for living but I don't know anything so how much if I would to hired someone to do it? Just a room not the whole basement.

[@samfish6938]

No drilling needed run wire behind studs I would use closed cell insulation

[@gwest67]

Who would do that to their walls!!! “RED!”

[@datznunayabeeznus8865]

"Redrum"

[@rogerholzem2315]

Color choice is very personal! Who are you to cry about others choices? You must be a Trumptard!

[@cooper8318]

@@rogerholzem2315 Who are you to cry about people that like Trump? How do you not see the hypocrisy in your own words? Think then speak. You're welcome

[@christ7900]

@@cooper8318 Amen 🙏 hahaha

[@plinnytheother6107]

@@rogerholzem2315 You got TDS

[@akhere4279]

He has this another channel.. I was subscribed to his main channel diy things and didn't know this also is his channel

[@louishollandjr]

Basment should only be finished if Have Proper insulation from exterior Walls with Drainage.

[@VitasDream]

How do you know if you have that?

[@louishollandjr]

@@VitasDream There would be no Moisture on your walls and no need for Dehumidifier. Or half Dig hole Outside against foundation 8" x 12" to see if there any kind of Vapor Barrier or insulation on Exterior walls.

[@VitasDream]

@@louishollandjr thank you but now I know I don’t have one. 😂

[@gwp4eva]

@@VitasDream it’s okay if your foundation walls don’t have waterproofing on the exterior side. unless of course you have frequent water infiltration problems, in which case you could always install a sump pump and/ or french drain. always make sure you manage your flooding problems before finishing a basement for basic thermal and moisture control, the insulation and vapor barrier would be installed on the interior face of the wall. this just prevents cold air and moisture from permeating through the concrete directly into your finished space. its a pretty simple DIY

[@minisvlad]

Looking at how you do the flooring is very cool and I've seen you do that in other videos. As someone that wants to do that in their basement, should I worry about framing the walls first or putting in the subfloor first? Should I be leveling the uneven concrete floor before putting in the subfloor, or try to level after? I'm very new at trying something like this.... CHEERS!!!

[@digibluh]

level the floor, put the subfloor first then walls on TOP of the subfloor. leave a subfloor gap between the concrete wall too. it needs air flow or it will get moldy under the floor, air gap or not. (air gap isn't much use if it's not moving anywhere).

[@The_R_Vid]

Similar to the other response, subfloor first, then walls. I elected not to level the concrete first due to budget at the time, and have regretted it.

[@janephillips3627]

Great! and so Beautiful.

[@ee-vand-gr8758]

Hello, I have 1980s home. Starting a full basement remodeling, basically demoing everything to concrete walls. I plan to install subfloor. A part of the basement has vinyl glued to concrete. My gutters tells me I should get that out too to be level with the rest of the basement, but I am unsure what to do. What is recommended in this case? Thank you!

[@NSTartan]

Would you recommend 1” rigid foam board between your dimple board and your 5/8” osb sheet subfloor?

[@24revealer]

No, It'a amazing how this floor system make the room warmer. If you want to insulate the floor, find a floor system with insulation in it. The dimples allow any moisture to make its way to a drain, in theory anyway.

[@BrothaHerb]

I’m here for it

[@eenvu2402]

Beautiful finished. Paint colors please?

[@bbyubbyu4147]

Hey what do you think of industrial look ceiling sprayed with paint, tx

[@JoefreyHijara]

this episode is gold

[@oldarkie3880]

I would say it's RED

[@waynemercer22]

love your videos You have grown younger in this one LOL

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Good video!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@deanwilson7047]

i suck at carpet............good advise

[@samoanirwin]

10:53 Honest Truth 💪🏾🙌🏾🔥 Thank you Jeff, Loved the video!!

[@willymaes]

What qualities should you look for before purchasing LVP flooring? No idea what to look for.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

It all depends what your substrate and personal requirements are. Are you looking for something that's really high quality or just something that's cheap but waterproof? Are you on concrete or on wood subfloor? There are a lot of products out there and they just keep getting better every year. I found that planks that are smaller tend to come apart much easier. Most new products are very large planks, which work great and have less joints. Also the texture on the actual plank is something to look out for as well. Some of the older ones are super slippery and can be dangerous. Look out for texture because it makes a bigger difference. The joints, I find glue is too old school, the locking planks works really well. Theyre all a little different but work on the same principal. Look for thickness, if you take a piece out of a box and hold it on by the end, does it bend a lot? Thinner products dont perform as well. next do they have a solid core only or do they have a soft layer underneath as well? If it's just a solid core you should really put down under pad. I've put down solid core flooring with no pad and it's like walking on concrete, little high impact. Another important point is, take your keys and run them down the plank: does it scratch easy? If yes, dont buy it. You want something durable. Anyways, I am no expect, just a guy who has experimented a lot with vinyl flooring. Personally I really like the life proof brand at home depot. It's 3.50 Canadian a square foot I believe (may be different where you are) but it's great stuff. I put some under-pad down, then the flooring (you dont have to but it is quieter to walk on and more comfortable) and the result is great. That flooring has a hard core and a soft bottom. If your looking for something else we have a video coming out on our other channel Home Renovision DIY in a couple weeks, may be worth waiting to see that. Good luck and Merry Christmas!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

This is a common problem. I have sourced out a great product and will be installing it and making it available for purchase in a few weeks on our other channel. Home Renovision DIY

[@willymaes]

@@SubdivisionAuto So much to consider before buying. Application,substrate,texture,width,thickness. Thanks for the info. Every little bit helps.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@willymaes Indeed. Dont be afraid to open some boxes and really look over the product. Find that works for you, what you like. What works for me may not be what your looking for and vice versa. Regardless what you choose, i doubt you will be dissapointed with vinyl flooring, its great stuff. Merry Christmas and happy holidays

[@denviledarnell1630]

are you opposed to keeping the floors concrete and finishing them somehow?

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Subscribed!!

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

More newer stuff to come!

[@henokwolde9466]

Thank you bro

[@amardeepsandher]

Great video Jeff. Always a pleasure watching your detailed videos. By curiosity do you remember the height of that basement? I have a low ceiling basement (6'11), not sure how to go about it without spending a fortune. Thanks again.

[@MetalAsFork]

Seems like sinking any money into that space would be a pretty big waste.

[@simonmarx34]

Just an FYI the homeowner should have replaced tbe poly B water lines, they are known to leak and will not pass a home inspection if the home owner wants to sell

[@adrianaarthur]

If you live near a lake or a creek, do not put carpet in your basement, unless you have adequate draining or a sump pump installed. It will be a hot mess to clean and maintain during the spring and summer.

[@longfade]

Excellent, subscribed.

[@PAINT_S_CAPES]

Hey Jeff. You're my favourite DIY guy - and love that you're from Ottawa! In this video you say "10k" for cost ... I'm curious to know what you would say today during year 3 basically of covid times. Would you go as far as to say DOUBLE today?! It's May 1/22.

[@alexf2349]

4:25... is that Butyl plumbing overhead?

[@showspotter]

wow what a video ... do u know if its preferable to finish in carpet or lvp/laminate in terms of resale value? my house was built this year here in northern colorado and lots of homes around have carpet but i like the ease of clean with wood flooring.

[@David-wo9un]

Looking to finish a basement soon but curious how to get ideas for the layout of the finished space. Any suggestions other than hiring an architect?

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

work with what you got. moving mechanical costs a fortune. The return on investment is low so keep it simple.

[@TheRedBehemoth]

I've got a bungalow in a pretty cold part of canada, where the temperature drops probably 6-7 degrees down here easily. Currently, it's laminate on concrete with a tiny thin sheet of something underneath. Would you suggest carpet, or vinyl? Recently added two heat runs and an air return to try and combat this issue.

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

for best results get a space heater and an insulated subfloor.

[@Griffolion0]

Hey Jeff, on the heating topic for basements, would an underfloor warming system be advised or is there a reason why you shouldn't put a system like that in the basement?

[@danielz722]

If you're building new, in-floor radiant is an excellent choice. If you have the headroom to spare, and you've got an existing concrete floor, you can run your radiant, then overpour and achieve excellent results.

[@tsicby]

FYI, This is also how NOT to paint a basement. The deep, saturated orange color shrinks the room down and then continuing that color up into the ceiling and then painting that column orange as well turns this basement into some kind of color therapy based torture chamber. A dark ceiling or a dark wall can be "receding" and visually expand the room, but wrapping the room in a bright saturated color is like climbing into a small tent or sliding into a sleeping bag. I guess it depends on the effect you're looking for, but resist this notion that basements are dark and dreary and therefore MUST be painted bright colors. Saturated colors like this are always a really bad idea for small spaces. Go with neutral colors, maybe 1 dark feature wall to make that wall visually recede, and get your cheerful pops of color from pillows, carpeting and wall art and bring in wood tones on furnishings and/or flooring to warm it up. Paint that column with a blackened bronze metallic paint and I guaranty it will disappear from the room.

[@donaldschell1435]

I just started watching this series? I have watched some of you're others and like what I have seen so far! I have subscribed, and try to remember to like the one's that I like ( witch is all that I have seen so far and good job with a thank you. I may do your paid version in the future but not today.) I have a wide range of exp. in const. but at this time no details. So the only comment I would like to make @ this point in your series is that I feel you should seal all the duct work that you can get access to and maybe do a simple type drawing of elec. cable, mech. things and so on if you are going to inclose it will help you remember and help future owners learn . I think that shows a good organized home owner. How many projects have you done that you may have been able to keep cost down knowing what lies behind ? OK maybe to much to just mention sealing and marking but YOU said to comment if it might help any of us DIY peeps. keep on making the great informative videos and I may just contribute some $ . Thank You Don S.

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

Cheers Donald!

[@alexkai7658]

@@REALITYRENOVISIONHi, I was pleasantly surprised to see your video. I am about to remodel my kitchen. I am in Montreal. If you are here, I will definitely ask you to take care of the decoration. I look forward to replying.

[@paillight]

Hello Jeff I am looking for one of your tips for cutting a square hole in a basment wall for a vent. I seen it but cannot find it again could you point me in the right direction. Thanks great vidios Donn.

[@bikeninja956]

nice work, just subbed. What a difference before and after....

[@silversulfer711]

Hey Jeff great videos you put out every time. Im a NOVICE looking to finish roughly 1000 sqft basement would appreciate whatever guidance you give as i have several quotes from contractors and its ridiculously expensive.

[@TPN_MeDS]

Love your channel, is it worth upgrading to brushless for impact and drill? I have a 20v dewalt set that isn't brushless. Happy new year!

[@neckdmo6551]

If its not broken, dont fix it.

[@jessevandusen6287]

Cool! Good job!

[@LightGesture]

Short ceilings, cheapest possible finishing, doing finish work yourself, no doors, minimal electrical work, you could probably get it finished for $10k. In 2021 with lumber over doubled, look for around 35-45/sqft

[@felixgarcia8393]

I have a basement with water leaking in. How should I ho about fixing it.

[@eddieb476]

Hello Sir how are you? I just wa t to say I loved what and how you finished your customers basement I would like for you to finish mine if possible how can we get in touch please?

[@sumerfun01]

Guy calls a stud a beam...in a wall ,vertical 😄

[@sumerfun01]

Sends his efflusnt thru the rafters...i d prolly not hire a guy who doesn't know the names of the framing members

[@richardhyman7090]

What color is that , i like it

[@ritavogt5347]

Whats the special glue ??

[@cchester6514]

Awesome job explaining the renovation process. You’re cute too. Thank you

[@daviddaniel2198]

Wish I had 50k laying around to do my whole basement lol all 1800sf of it

[@chrisbaron1706]

just hammer stud back saves alota time:}

[@MyChocow]

Legal basement can cost you 60 grand to build but after building and renting it out for 1500 a month after 4 years its 72 grand u gain ...you make back you investment and some more.. just money after that.

[@EricRyanSound]

Wish the guy was in middle TN

[@johngerstner8399]

Knew he was Canadian then confirmed when he had the Tim Hortons cup

[@samston]

I dont like the foam though, after about 2 years it breaks down and turn to dust. I am ellergic to that form. Some is in my attic and I can feel some of the dust sometimes.

[@tiffanymoses5761]

I like him

[@gjones5153]

Basements are for access to all your mechanicals you just covered them all up now when xomething goes wrong and it will you have increased the cost of repairing exponentially

[@oldarkie3880]

And you can't do a termite inspection

[@meganwright6843]

New to your channel. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you :)

[@djkenny1202]

We have no insulation behind our drywall. It stays so nice in summer. I figure less issues.

[@digibluh]

don't need it if the foundation is already insulated from the outside either.

[@mesalo007]

What is the name of the bathroom floor tile at 0:15 in the video? It looks great

[@khaleefax9553]

*How do you design a basement to begin with that has least chance of building mold?*

[@molondon3071]

Interesting

[@jdunlap007]

I hear good things about cork flooring for heat retention and durability. What do you think about cork flooring in a basement?

[@REALITYRENOVISION]

it is a start.

[@kanadadayasamak]

why dont u use heat pump for heating from floor so that why everything is death square

[@Dannys.channel]

You look so young here brother

[@solraclos3690]

Would love to hire you for my basement coming up.. let me know how to get in touch

[@Nerfcar1]

I would address that crappy plumbing in the ceiling before covering it with drywall.

[@SuperiN2Deep]

Wow he looks so young!! Too funny!!

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

Awesome

[@jackdaniels2905]

I thought this was a video on "The Shining".

[@tanfel4]

Funny!

[@MyMomentWithMonique]

Can you help me finish mine