Top 10 Must-Have Tools for DIY Home Renovations

[@Merwenus]

This is what EU should force....compatible batteries for each brands.

[@smashyrashy]

100% same should be enforced with all electronics, phones, tablets, laptops etc. univeral charger that fits all devices no matter what brand

[@WarriusZ3r0]

@@smashyrashy for the phones and tablets, it's already the case, EU imposed and universal charging system, and everybody except for one asshole choose to use USB-C. The asshole being Apple of course. They have FINALLY accepted to retire the very inefficient Thunderbolt and replace it with USB-C, BUT, you won't be able to use a standard USB-C cable. You'll have to buy (a fortune of course, because it's Apple) a certified cable with a micro chip inside that will allow your device to accept the said cable. If you use a standard cable, nothing will happen ...

[@rubenayla]

nope. Not enforced. You have to think things through before forbidding stuff

[@biomorphic]

@@WarriusZ3r0 Apple will replace the lighting connector, replacing it with thunderbolt, probably in the next iPhone 15. Thunderbolt uses the same connector of USB-C, because it is a superset of USB-C.

[@evanbarnes9984]

​@@rubenayla stuff like this should absolutely be enforced. Just think of all the things that you use every day that rely on standards and are better for it. Imagine rolling up to a gas station and being like, "oh shit, I forgot my Chevron to Toyota gas tank adapter, now I have to go find a Shell station to use their compatible gas pumps." Or picking up a AA size battery and first having to check it to make sure it was the right voltage and amperage each time so you don't fry your electronics by accident.

[@slothandturtle8036]

Imagine waiting one month for a cool new project video. You are super happy when you finally see the notification for a new video. Then you check by and see a bunch of tools you have seen so many times before 😭

[@BLBlackDragon]

I have to give props to Alexandre on his organization system. I've been using his 3D printed bins, and the original cabinet for a couple of years now, and I've even built out a few cabinets of my own design, using his system as the design base. In my opinion, well worth the (low) price.

[@umerstar]

if he had made his system open source like gridfinity it wouldve gotten a lot more popularity

[@smashyrashy]

Charging money for 3d printed stls is pointless as there are so many free options

[@biomorphic]

How much does it cost to print and build a single drawer with all the 3D plastic boxes included? Just material costs.

[@thisisdanielslife]

Gridfinity is literaly his system but made open source, so its free and thousands of poeple are improving them.

[@biomorphic]

@@thisisdanielslife no, it's not, there is no correlation. This is a system designed specifically for wood/metal workshops. Gridfinity is a crap, please do not confuse shit with chocolate.

[@scotter_dotter]

Glad to see you back in the shop.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Glad you talked about a cyclone dust extractor. I don't want to work without Kobe again and I definitely want a drywall screw gun and a drywall sander

[@JBLewis]

Even a two line laser can be a game changer! After much procrastination, I spent on the Milwaukee M12 two line laser, and it made so many jobs so much easier!

[@vremennyi]

During my home renovation I found another very useful tool - folding wood ruller. Used it all the time) Another good thing to have - proper working gloves. Not just for dirty work, but for more clean/precise job.

[@Staneyst]

Yours boxes are awesome.

[@keteveo]

I've been missing your workshop videos. I love they're back!! 🥰

[@achappel]

me too :)

[@SuperImmenseGaming]

I know you basically invented gridfinity. Those boxes look great!

[@Produkt_R]

Funny, I printed the cyclone and come to realize mine is the same colour as yours, as I ran out of the orange filament when I was done printing the top half. So I switched to gray for the bottom half. Now I see your's looks exactly the same.

[@JBLewis]

Thinking about eye protection, if you wear glasses, single focus prescription lenses for safety glasses can be quite reasonable. Or at least they were for me in the US. When you aren't compromising your vision to save your sight, you're much more likely to wear the safety glasses in the first place. If you wear bifocals or "progressive" lenses, ask your provider about a "computer vision" prescription. It's optimized for clarity at about arm's length, and can be a good choice for "shop" glasses, too.

[@MCsCreations]

Thanks for all the tips, Alexandre! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@ChristianBehnke]

I love that you taped over the brand of the "yellow products" but the B-roll shows it, and really ... like we didn't know. 😂

[@loopinnerthe]

Thank you for you boundless energy and enthusiasm. Oh and the tool tips!

[@BLEKSIDE]

Currently renovating myself. Cross laser really is the MVP. What I'd add to the list is specifically a CORDLESS hammer drill. Its one of my most used tools and I can't count how often I tripped over the wire or had to lay an extension cord because I also removed wires and only have one outlet. As vacuum cleaner you'll need one with at least manual dust filter cleaning feature if you have concrete or drywall dust. The automatic filter cleaning vacuums are crazy expensive. I'm using a Makita wi5h manual and that costs like 140€ I have another vacuum without it and it looses suction power 10seconds in of sucking that fine dust

[@doubledarefan]

15:20 You might need the mixer again. For mixing up Double Dare Physical Challenges!

[@meperson]

Great summary and really appreciate your level headed advice on ROI of buying some of those vs. renting (or borrowing from a friend or a neighbor 😊).

[@mcheddadi]

I need the rest of the renovation series, you made me an addict. I need my fix ! 😆

[@achappel]

Working on it!

[@mcheddadi]

@@achappel thanks! 😆

[@TsukiShimizu]

In general a laser distance meter is super useful when you do work in your home. We've bought a new home and hanging lamps that are centred in the room became super easy!

[@adama1294]

3m makes a mask that has a latch that makes it so easy to temporarily pull it down back up. Very useful.

[@mr.bigmangames]

Oh i ve printed exact the same Cylcone ))

[@CaribouKH]

Counting in the tools purchases is actually a big deal when doing DYI renovations. For example renovating a small toilet you will need a lot of tools but those can actually be a big part of the bugdet... but if you have few more jobs inline you end-up saving a ton. Oh and: "Don't go shopping when you are hungry" -rule applies to tools. After whaling away at a concrete slab for a day that jackhammer on the shop floor looks REALLY cheap 😅

[@tomfromoz]

And if you have clay soil, that jackhammer is a *HUGE* help in the garden! Pavers, trenches, planting, fence poles, etc! _Tom's wife Pam_

[@AkosLukacs42]

Love the energy!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Thanks for giving such prominent attention to safety. Spent the first five years of my working life in a hazardous environment without protective equipment. Sixty years later, now have nerve damage, COPD, and hearing loss. As you noted, especially important with respiratory protection to use the correct filter.

[@kiserleti4d4s]

I would like to add two things: - "4d" lasers, it has an other horizontal line at the bottom. If you doing your floors it can help a lot and not much more expensive - a good qualty vacuum cleaner, the one that can "kick" itself, to clean the filters. (or cyclone like in the video.)

[@enterke]

After the construction, you can also sell some tools that you will not use anymore.

[@chuckgrumble5440]

id give up this whole list for my fein supercut multi tool.

[@tomfromoz]

I wish I had one of those drill screw gun attachments _years_ ago! I think you have a new subscriber here! I hope you have some equally excellent vids about 3-D printers! We've been looking at making our own materteral using recycled PET bottles! It's too easy, and the prints come out gorgeous. *Tom's wife Pam*

[@khensaninkuna6112]

Great, level headed advise…you will definitely use the concrete mixer again

[@cheese_liker]

alex you have to do a final apartment walkthough soon

[@tinythegiant3821]

Never clicked this fast on a notification in my life

[@louismermet7167]

Hello, I love your videos, they give me lots of ideas for projects, especially about your 3D printed boxes with the grid system. I've made a CAD model that can be customized, but I'm missing some information, like the printing parameters, the thickness of the walls that would be suitable, the functional clearance that should be added between the boxes, the dimensions of the grid bars, and the optimal size of a tile. Since you have already thought about these problems, I would be interested in the conclusions you have drawn. Sincerely

[@FlameMage2]

Great video! I believe the common name for that type of vacuum is a "shop vac", also heard "wet vac" before.

[@RussellNelson]

ShopVac is a trademark. Not generic.

[@FlameMage2]

@@RussellNelson Band-Aid, Kleenex, Scotch tape, Jacuzzi, Q-Tips, Sharpie, Tupperware, Weed Eater, etc. Not generic yet heavily used as the generic term. So use wet vac or wet/dry vac really no matter I've easily heard both several times over as the common name. They're distinguishable products from what is thought of as an ordinary (home) vacuum cleaner.

[@RussellNelson]

@@FlameMage2 But not used as a generic term in any commercial context.

[@soadkrloz]

We want to see an update for the kitchen pls!

[@AkosLukacs42]

Watched the previous video at 1.25x speed. Watching you at that speed is fun :)

[@achappel]

haha try 1.5x the next time :)

[@lmaos.mp4]

loving the v1

[@achappel]

first try!

[@KateStretchatal]

lets watch and see

[@weissefabrik]

500 bucks for that laser level iis siiiiiiiick :D i think that can be done pretty easy at home :D

[@bbq_sauce6134]

Someone didn't change the project file name before uploading😂❤

[@achappel]

Who? :P

[@StephanHoyer]

Other option to save money and environment: Buy 2nd hand and/or sell after the gig...

[@carlosrodrigues3010]

The Lazer pointed at the screen stuffed my eyes for a almost 15 mins. Please edit it out

[@alexanderjansson7382]

Are you from norway or have you moved there?

[@Sundheden]

3:24 Missed opportunity to mention the like and subscribe buttons right there...

[@achappel]

hahahha

[@atomictyler]

Could that concrete mixer be used for mixing epoxy?

[@achappel]

If you where going to mix alot if it i guess :P

[@TowxTenandSix]

I love all of your videos but i miss 3d printing video

[@achappel]

wokring on a few new ones :)

[@Timootius]

When you're earlier than the title

[@achappel]

hahahah Thank you for noticing :P

[@pockeyz]

Ep101! 🎉

[@FlokrollProjects]

First

[@achappel]

Jeah you are!

[@nexr4i]

offcorse your gonna use that concrete mixer again. give it a cpl of years and you`ll want to build a new house with a 3D concrete printer ;)

[@billylyman3872]

1st

[@achappel]

yay!!

[@billylyman3872]

@@achappel glad to see you post again

[@Fan4Gen_13]

Now make a video "Top 10 Useless Things"

[@steffen1182]

5:20 looks like the mask dont fit your face well

[@achappel]

Jeah, Big nose...