Brilliant update. That’s an amazing amount of work you’ve done. Superb work.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Getting there!
@hallga23 жыл бұрын
Those old junc boxes should be changed to maintenance free junc boxes (WAYGO or similar) before you board over.
@MrBinabanana3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. As they are in an inaccessible location, they should be maintenance free.
@Wordsnwood3 жыл бұрын
Having fun watching this project, thanks! People ask: "Why didn't you do ...." -- Money and Time, people! It's almost always money and time.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers - exactly! You can get carried away on the details if you're not careful. 👍
@a..d55183 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman certainly so when you’re watching on you tube and it’s neither your money nor time…armchair DIYers…
@robertrushbrooke10283 жыл бұрын
I agree with you that you get to a point that you have to draw a line under things and crack on to get in. I'm firmly at that point. All looking great.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Defo, will drag on forever otherwise. All the best with yours!
@topgazza3 жыл бұрын
A heart felt well done. Good progress on what really is a major job. In most respects having a deadline concentrates the mind.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud! Oh, there's been some very tight deadlines on this one. 🤣
@ecoandizuku-kun65093 жыл бұрын
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@stewartmcardle81493 жыл бұрын
Patience is really a virtue in these specific circumstances ....but well done.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@mandyleeson13 жыл бұрын
Well done, Andy. You’ve achieved an amazing amount in such a short space of time. Never doubted your ability for a moment, but it seemed so overwhelming at the beginning. Good on you!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! There's been lots of overwhelming moments but sometimes you just need to take a step back and take a breath. 👍😁
@cliveclapham64513 жыл бұрын
We put our patch panel under the bottom tread of the stairs, we have a door that opens up to to bottom tread.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Yup, ours has ended up at the bottom of the stairs too - in the corner (will be in a cupboard).
@cliveclapham64513 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman well I'll go to the foot of our stairs😉🤭🍻
@boli27463 жыл бұрын
I sooooo understand with the 'having to draw a line under things; otherwise you'll be working on the place forever' I'm 2 years into my renovation and still a good while off finishing; but I'm glad I changed all the electrics and renovated my cellar (office) as a few months ago I moved from a 'house' renovation to a 'room' renovation. which makes living and working in the place a darn site easier! I feel your pain.
@kleinisfijn3 жыл бұрын
I also did all the little things, moved the kitchen and toilet, renovated the bathroom, created an extra room, couple of new windows, all new electric, plumbing, etc. Took about 5 years besides my normal day job.
@Jules_Pew3 жыл бұрын
I built a garden office and moved a room's stuff into there and as each room gets finished it becomes the next dumping ground. Fun (not) living in a building site.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers and best of luck with your project!
@jackl99223 жыл бұрын
Great job! Not commenting on shoulda or could have, I’ve made choices based on time and budget. Some I’m okay with, some regret. I like learning what people do in other parts of the world. I’m in Oregon, US. Guess we all have supply chain issues. Two projects our home needs are being put off until next year. That will actually give me more time to pay attention to some details. I forgot what you said KW of boiler is, but sounds expensive. Our main heat source is gas forced air, and gas for hot water. Quite reasonable on price. Thru Covid winter, heated garage with 2Kw electric, Small shop with 3kw electric, and had record bills. One month, $260, and that’s at 12 cent/kWh. It would cost too much to get gas to those areas, so planning on DIY heat pump install. The efficiency is far greater than the resistance heating currently in use. Best wishes on your project. Think great.
@jackl99223 жыл бұрын
Oh, also wish we had higher voltage. Our 120v/240v system requires a lot of copper to carry the current. My opinion, less safe for connections carrying high current.
@johnhigginbotham82913 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video as always, Andy!!!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John!
@p4ult13 жыл бұрын
"Not moving any time soon" are you sure? 😂😂😂 Great update and work Andy
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha stop it! 🤣
@itwillbenicewhenitsfinished3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you happy
@davidbell16903 жыл бұрын
What a thoroughly decent bloke.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers David! 👍
@suj19453 жыл бұрын
This is such a sick project. Amazing work
@ng178jt3 жыл бұрын
You know what mate, I tip my hat to you. I’m doing a house renovation as well at the minute as well as working 60hrs a week on top and it can be tiring on the body. Really respect what you do and have always followed your channel. Keep these videos coming as this is my chill out time lol. All the best
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Doing a big renovation while holding down a full time job is very hard. Done that before and wouldn't want to do it again! Best of luck! 👍😁
@ng178jt3 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman never want to do it again but it’s taught me a fare bit. Best of luck to you as well
@highpath47763 жыл бұрын
Some folk might say for building regs, why in a family house is sound insulation needed to the bathroom. What it does do is future proof it to HMO / rent a room for any subsequent buyer or use.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
True! Although I doubt this house would ever be a HMO.
@andymccabe67123 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman also, I suspect 'future proofing' with YOUR time and money for some theoretical future owner isn't exactly a priority......?!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Exactly Andy. 👍
@ratchriat17163 жыл бұрын
Like you said is a old house time is limited so the budget Like they saying keep it simple.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Wise words. 👍
@caskwith3 жыл бұрын
Really good to see someone planning for future repairs and prioritising (reasonably anyway) over aesthetics and "smart" control. I really dislike buried pipes and while pipes are ugly, and boxing isn't much better, you will thank yourself later on when you need to fix something and don't have to destroy an entire kitchen as we have had to do in the past to fix a leak.
@iainh3 жыл бұрын
3:21 - Regarding the fibre location, I'd be tempted to keep it in the utility room out of sight from your hallway. You have cat6 cable I assume serving the upstairs, you can easily add more wifi mesh stations up there (or anywhere really) in the future giving you excellent coverage. If you want a minimalist approach, hiding your modem/router is a nice start.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Wifi mesh - defo an option! I think we can also turn individual computers in to local hotspots. The wifi coverage for non-wired devices seems pretty good though. 👍
@FixedByDuncan3 жыл бұрын
It's all coming together now, you work at quite a pace. The moving of the wall upstairs has given you a nice sized bathroom, nicely done.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, that move of the wall has made a huge difference! 👍
@moiragoldsmith70523 жыл бұрын
You have done so well in amongst so many complications! Andy. Almost on the home run now though. Champion!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Light at the end of the tunnel, finally! 😁
@1x3dil3 жыл бұрын
Well done , if time is available and I know that is a problem I would swop out those old junction boxes that are under the floor , for new maintenance free type connections . As a retired electrician I can vouch for the fact that the old type can become lose over time and produce problems that can be difficult to trace when everything is all covered up . I must admit in my day we didn’t put joint boxes under the floor anyway because if you do a full rewire it shouldn’t be necessary if done correctly. But I can see in your case it has had several things added over time . I think you have stated your dad was an electrician so please forgive me for preaching to the converted . Best wishes and kind regards as always. 😃👍👍😀
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! No, those junction boxes were part of the last full re-wire (not additions). All checked and good. 👍
@brentfrench7523 жыл бұрын
The house is really coming along! Thanks for the overview. Look forward to seeing the work still left to do. You said you’re finally turning the corner, but gosh it looks like you have tons of work to complete. Best of luck to you from California USA!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yeah, most of the remaining work is quite 'fun' though... if that's the right word. 🤣👍
@noskills95773 жыл бұрын
Replace those junction boxes with maintenance free ones Andy, can’t be burying screw type connectors where their not accessible.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Easy enough to get to all they're all tight and happy. 👍
@philmoore713 жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying your videos. Your explanations are great. tksss
@steved80383 жыл бұрын
Looking really good,all your hard work is starting to pay off.looking forward to the next installment.Thank you
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Not long for the next vid!
@Gaz69erwilson3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving the transformation and knowing I've followed the journey is even better! Knowing all the hidden repairs done along the way aswell 👍🏽
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud!
@bockersjv3 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always. Regarding the fibre my suggestion is to have it central in the house then any wifi router will get a better chance of covering the whole house without extenders etc. Keep em’ coming 😉
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, totally agree on central location. 👍
@rybry50803 жыл бұрын
You should look for a company called Stone Revival to come clean all the paint from the external bricks. They do great work and are a new company, they may do it for cheap if you post the video of them working ;)
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Not needed as that wall will become internal. 👍
@clarkeysam3 жыл бұрын
I'm a first time buyer buying a 1930/40s house a few miles east of you (Forest Hall) which needs loads doing to it. Watching your videos has inspired me but also scared me at the same time!!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff! Best of luck! My plumber is in Forest Hall. 👍😁
@clarkeysam3 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman Cheers! Survey has thrown up a few things I'd not known (garage roof needing replacing, no lintels above the windows, and rotten floor joists, to name a few). Other jobs include; move boiler, rewire, knock through between toilet and bathroom, replace bathroom, knock through between kitchen and dining room, new kitchen, new windows, replace back door, replace garage door, decorate throughout. It's daunting and exciting at the same time.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a big project! Be prepared but enjoy the journey as much as the destination. 👍
@clarkeysam3 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman I suspect it's going to be a love / hate relationship for the next 2 years! It's only me (no wife or kids) so can probably live with it being a building site for longer than most.
@UberAlphaSirus3 жыл бұрын
@@clarkeysam lets hope they didn't build a supporting wall on timber. That was a worring vid.
@freetolook37273 жыл бұрын
With all the renovations you've had to do, I sincerely hope you got that house at a good price!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha, there's no such thing as a 'good price' for houses in the UK. 🤣
@a..d55183 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman it’s gotten that way in the US as well, pretty much a sellers market, specially in the mid to low range housing with prices getting farther out of reach for new buyers
@davidmcarthur10933 жыл бұрын
I remember when I cut out my first doorway in a brick wall the dust was really bad and of course I left all the doors open in the house was cleaning dust for weeks after words
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the dust without water suppression is biblical. 🤣
@MagicianMan3 жыл бұрын
Just wondered why you had the new bathroom plastered when you should be tanking the wet portions e.g. around the shower area and perhaps at the back of the basin. Wouldn't it have been just as simple to use Hardie Backer Boards or my preference Elements Backer Board (which due to the construction helps prevent condensation on tiles too) and tile over the top?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Using elements board behind the shower along with shower seal.
@danieljgwallace1953 жыл бұрын
Great news on the planning 👍
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, took forever!
@rodp23103 жыл бұрын
Great work Andy. 👍
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rod!
@JakeBM43 жыл бұрын
Very methodical work ethic. We'll done mate
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud!
@Jules_Pew3 жыл бұрын
Saw coil of plumbing pipe and glanced to the left at my coil - relocating radiators. Then the plumbing for the bathroom - my brother had to knock a hole in the newly painted family room to access the pipes rather than knock out the new tiles to tighten the lot. It's fun seeing the progress and comparing to where I'm at even if it isn't quite as extensive as yours. When are you planning to move in? That'll be when the fun really begins.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Move... no spoilers, but we're in! 👍
@_tmmy_3 жыл бұрын
I am really loving this renovation series! Do you reckon you’ll be able to do some videos of the additional drainage works and electrics at some point! One thing I’d do before putting the floor back is replace those lighting circuit junction boxes with maintenance free connections and enclosures because brass screw terminals in the previous 17th edition wiring regs should really be in an accessible location because over time the screws will loosen over time and potentially cause faults and arcing. I would suggest using maintenance free solutions such as Wagos, ideal insure etc with their own designated enclosures. If you dropped the feed to the switches however, there would be no need to have junctions under the floor because the cables would be looping in and out from one point to the next and you’d have your switched cable running straight to the lights :) superb series though it’s always enjoyable to watch these!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Checked all the terminals in those junction boxes and everything is as tight as the day it was installed. Easy enough to get to. 👍😁
@tonyknight36903 жыл бұрын
I would run cat6 to where your telephone line is going to enter the property.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cat6 is everywhere. FTTP. 👍
@BGCW_863 жыл бұрын
Great progress! You are very talented indeed! Thanks for sharing 😃
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Can't take the credit for all of it but lots of project management. 👍😁
@The_Studioworkshop3 жыл бұрын
Very happy to see the house come together mate!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ed! Getting there! 👍
@tocotronicon3 жыл бұрын
this is coming along nicely, i'm looking forward to seeing when the extension gets started. although thats probably still a bit of time away. the "i'm so sorry☹️" on the plaster over the new window made me laugh tho🤣🤣🤣
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Our plasterer had a giggle at that too. 😁
@cornwallkid1003 жыл бұрын
Looking very nice .. cannot wait till next one .. 🤞😁😁
@jonsturrock27883 жыл бұрын
Giving me the fear how much work is involved! Well done on not going insane!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, a big project this one. 👍
@glynprice38153 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying the build. Take care of yourself.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@muirjs3 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of a northern wranglerstar so much
@daz33873 жыл бұрын
I would have been tempted to at least replace those junction boxes with maintenance free wagobox or similar while the floorboards are up.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Not needed, all good. 👍
@leeward-qm8sz3 жыл бұрын
Lead times for windows and doors in shocking right now... I feel your pain
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
It's a total nightmare. Getting sick of hearing the rain through a boarded up window! 🤣
@HoverdogBrewery3 жыл бұрын
Doing a great job, I did my first house up and my old man kept asking if I was 'taking out' or 'putting in'. Was great to turn that corner and say putting in, things seemed to accelerate soon after that.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, turning that corner is a nice feeling! There was a LOT of taking out in this house. 🤣
@stomperthemixer13 жыл бұрын
Amazing progress Andy and its looking very good. cant wait to see the completion vlog buddy, Its going to be a super warm 1920s home and you will reap the benefits back over time. Take care buddy and you and yours stay safe.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Neil! Slightly more up-to-date view on things coming very soon on the Member Zone. Editing today. 👍
@jbradshaw73 жыл бұрын
You've done more in 6 months than I've done in 8 years in our place.
@andykg733 жыл бұрын
Great update and love watching your vids. Can't wait for the next ones.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andy!
@darrenmackenzie18922 жыл бұрын
Great video and works..
@celynjones49583 жыл бұрын
Great job so far 👍🏻 Good luck with the extension and all the other jobs 🙏🏻
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - nice stage in the project!
@tormodgustavsen92493 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your update, for sure! You're amazing.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud! 👍
@k.hussain3603 жыл бұрын
You've done a great job so far Andy. I hope one day you have the infinite time and money to do a full project because that would be very interesting to see.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Like a self build? Would love to one day! 👍
@k.hussain3603 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman yeah, this whole series you're doing just makes me think you'd be able to do an incredible self build project. One day mate.
@normanboyes49833 жыл бұрын
It’s coming on very nicely Andy and pleased to learn that your pp came through - councils work to their own entire satisfaction. Just a couple of points on the boiler/central heating - 1. I hope you specified weather compensation on the boiler. 2. If the house is heating up so quickly, I would question if the boiler is running on its best operating profile - over-firing will reduce the time the boiler is in condensing mode and thus cause increased thermal cycling and increased running costs. Well done and thank you for sharing.😀👍
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Norman! Yes, boiler all set up perfect. 👍😁
@darland38213 жыл бұрын
Nice update. I think I may have overtaken you on my drum studio build. Just installed an acoustic plasterboard, tecsound, acoustic plasterboard sandwich on one wall, the other three soon. Really not looking forward to doing the ceiling using the same method but on resilient bars.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff! You'll be well ahead of me. Ages until I can continue on that. 👍😁
@awantamta3 жыл бұрын
Wow ! As usual, some awesome work.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud! 👍
@jeanhawken44823 жыл бұрын
Well done you
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@StamosTee3 жыл бұрын
3:50 sound engineering past kicks in when I hear "patch bay" and my IT engineering present fights back bringing in my mind the term "patch panel" 🙄🙄🙄
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha same here! You have a sound engineering background? That was my original field of study... then IT. 😁
@StamosTee3 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandymanMy studies was on computer science and that's my job for about 22years, but I spent a few years working part time in a recording studio and full time as a sound engineer for live concerts, gigs, theater etc.
@andrewdraper83363 жыл бұрын
Looking good
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@Oldgamingfart3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, nothing like the smell of fresh plaster in the morning! You're on the home straight (pun intended!). Not a bath person, either! Who gets the time? I suppose they're good when you have little-un's as they love a good long splash about in the tub! I can still recall being bathed in the kitchen sink! Nowadays, I struggle to get in! 🤣 Anyway, super work! ✨
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yeah, had our fair share of bath time with the kids but now they're older baths are out the window. 👍🤣
@robertgeiger22683 жыл бұрын
wonderful job
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Robert!
@drooplug3 жыл бұрын
Are you permitted to cover those electric junctions without providing access to them?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Yes - pre-existing. Even then they're very easy to access. 👍
@brynyard3 жыл бұрын
Here in Norway there's quite strict regulations regarding moisture membrane in a bathroom, essentially a bathroom should be more or less completely watertight _behind_ any surfacing (like tiles etc). How's the regulations in the UK?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
No such regs in the UK but I'm using elements board (tile backer board) in the shower area. 👍
@haydenuk023 жыл бұрын
Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
No worries and thank you!
@haydenuk023 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman No problem bud and you're welcome 👍🏻
@stevenbennett39223 жыл бұрын
Hold on. "we don't like smart devices etc" and in the next breath "this is where the CAT 6 comes down, might need to put a switch in here" That will be for the home network then. LOL
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, no aversion to tech... it's just smart devices on the whole are s**t. 🤣👍
@rattylol3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on the smart stuff, won't even have Alexa in our house, reckon we're smart enough.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Yup, totally agree. Why anyone would let Amazon or Google constantly listen to everything you're saying is beyond me. 👍🤣
@andymccabe67123 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman ooh! Careful, Gosforth A - that's beginning to sound dangerously close to a conspiracy theory.......!!!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha, well that's literally what the product does. 🤣👍
@antonwillis896 Жыл бұрын
Hey how have you found the Bosch thermostat? love the vids
@GosforthHandyman11 ай бұрын
Fantastic! 👍
@stevebosun74103 жыл бұрын
Nice work Andy. Glad to see it's going to plan (presumably). Do you not worry about the integrity of "push fit" fittings under the floor?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve! I've seen enough leaks from copper pipes over the years to not worry too much about push fit. Even my plumber uses them now and he was always 100% copper. 👍
@andymccabe67123 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman after all, why would a system which has been around for years, and is used everywhere, not work as designed......?!
@stevebosun74103 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman I guess my main concern is with side loading from coiled (not uniformly straight) tube and deterioration of the elastomer seal.
@don-qb4xb3 жыл бұрын
Love this series. Thanks for the update.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers and no worries!
@raydriver73003 жыл бұрын
So interesting Andy. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work 🌞
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
No worries - cheers Ray!
@lukesaunders93213 жыл бұрын
Top work. After having our extension and knock through completed last year... Seeing all the work you have done .. how is your other half coping lol
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha cheers! She's fine. She's used to it. 👍😁
@IAN1000IAN3 жыл бұрын
I think a rewire would of been a must.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Not needed, rewired not long ago. 👍
@IAN1000IAN3 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman ok sorry didn't realise , I thought you were skimping out lol
@sethmarber44233 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. As a fellow geordie, I’m always trying to guess what neck of the woods this place is in? Forest Hall?
@sethmarber44233 жыл бұрын
Also, is beneath the floorboards in the bathroom - is that a lath &plaster ceiling from room below?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Gosforth! Yes, lath & plaster on all the ceilings... although downstairs has been over-boarded with normal plasterboard. 👍
@sethmarber44233 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman fancy (for Gosforth that is, not the lath & plaster).
@DeepBlueSkyy3 жыл бұрын
Are you going to show us how you did your work? In detail?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! For a lot of the jobs anyway. 👍
@simdog6353 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy loving the updates. What type of fibre did you use and where did you get it from ? Is it fully armoured ? Thanks
@leighrobinson3 жыл бұрын
Simplicity and efficiency don't usually go hand in hand. I am kind of surprised that you are not going to give the house some smarts. I think the worries about reliability are totally overblown.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Just not a fan. Keeping things simple. 👍
@topgazza3 жыл бұрын
Wondered why you, appear, to be putting chipboard flooring down rather than floorboards ? I guess I’m old fashioned as an ex electrician and prefer the easy to get up floor boards rather than chipboard. Cost ?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
More speed than cost... and availability. 👍
@topgazza3 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman Understandable. I hate chipboard with a passion. Making changes to my house leaves me with a check aboard floor under the carpet. As I say I’m old fashioned anyway
@dan77773 жыл бұрын
After this, you might get round to finally doing the workshop dust extraction 😂👍🏼
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Lol, I still have all the kit for that in a bag somewhere! 🤣
@kleinisfijn3 жыл бұрын
I was going to ask how you like those speedfit couplings, but it looks like you like them a lot. Those things are everywhere, even under the floor.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
They're great. The ones on the central heating are from my plumber. He's old school copper for everything and even he's switched for most stuff! 👍
@kingofthetrowel17253 жыл бұрын
Nice one 👍 looking forward to the next vid 👍👍
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Not long! 👍👍
@tomowens27203 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy I guess I need to get a real life but I enjoy every episode right down to the gritty details of some discoveries😄 After watch you sound proof the common wall between the homes I was wondering what it's made of. Is it brick and mortar? How thick are these walls typically? I'd think such a wall would deaden any sound from next door. Curious.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, brick and mortar for the party walls. Not entirely sure how thick! Probably double leaf. 👍
@marshawargo72383 жыл бұрын
Pick your battles, sorta like any aspect of life, what's going to payout most & cause least amount of trouble at the end. Measuring weather the end product justifies the means. ☺\😟
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, exactly. Been plenty battles in this house too! 🤣
@rick914433 жыл бұрын
Amazing; great job, and you still look pretty good after all that restoration(no bags under the eyes, 1000yard stare kind of thing, lol)...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha cheers! Yes, although I did start twitching a bit at one point. 🤣
@Elfin43 жыл бұрын
What wall boards have you used around the shower wet area?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Elements board and MR plasterboard. 👍
@BJHolloway13 жыл бұрын
If I understoood you well it sounded like you will not install a smart heating control system (wireless conrols in each room for rad valves, door switches and thermostats). I personally think you maybe want to re think that. TIP: I installed an EQ3 system 6 years ago and apart from replacing just a few batteries in valves and themostats and door switches it has never caused any issues whatsoever. BUT it has saved me a great deal of money on the heating bill because the room heats are "actively" controlled and not left to an average temp in the hall. You obviously have computer skills and I can assure you that you can install this system and forget it. PS I am not an agent for or connected in anyway to EQ3 However I am so convinced about their product I am about to extend my sytems reach to other items in the house.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
We'll have TRVs obviously... but no need for smart ones. We're binning most of our 'smart' tech. Nothing but problems and I don't trust the companies behind a lot of this tech. Happy to keep things simple. 👍
@BJHolloway13 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman sorry to hear that but I must be very lucky with my choice because I binned all the TRVs and saved a lot of money Far more than the system cost
@DlStreamnet3 жыл бұрын
I know you said you hate smart stuff, but really, that Bosch controller is a right faff. Get a very simple Hive device, and then you aren't stuck with where you position the thermostat, and the market is much broader for thermostatic rad valves etc. Also, you are using plastic pipe - so you aren't a cave man, just use the smart features. They are properly tried and tested.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
No plans to have smart thermostats on rads. I wanted a manual thermostat, that's all this is... but looks a bit nicer. 👍
@andymccabe67123 жыл бұрын
Yep - 'Hive' is childishly dimple to use....!
@highpath47763 жыл бұрын
Did you do a vid on building the gate?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
No but there's some pics on Instagram. 👍
@fazzini38683 жыл бұрын
When can I book you in to sort my house out??? 🤣 Great update
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Ha, should be done here by 2031? 🤣
@CH-jd8km3 жыл бұрын
Andy, regarding the electrics, do you need an EICR certificate by a qualified electrician ?
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Don't need one, but had one done anyway (new CU, so all circuits fully tested). 👍
@CH-jd8km3 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman Many thanks. Useful information.
@turbo.panther3 жыл бұрын
If you were to do all the shoulda coulda woulda nice to have stuff, you might as well have just demolished the lot and started again, which was not the point of the project. It's nice to see what you've done and your approach to the job.
@andymccabe67123 жыл бұрын
If it was my house I wouldn't demolish even if I could afford it. I like older houses - they have 'character' - something you can't build..!!!
@turbo.panther3 жыл бұрын
@@andymccabe6712 Totally agree with you on that Andy. I was referring to all the 'helpful suggestions' in the comments.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Exactly. You can get carried away on the detail and never get the project finished. There's always compromises on a reno like this. 👍
@andymccabe67123 жыл бұрын
@@turbo.panther oh - the 'helpful suggestions'...! Yes, everyone knows what THEY would have done....!
@LostWhits3 жыл бұрын
How does your house handle hot summers though? Often a complaint I hear is that UK houses hold heat well in winter, and in summer.
@andymccabe67123 жыл бұрын
I should say UK houses hold heat poorly in winter and can't be cooled enough in summer...!!
@LostWhits3 жыл бұрын
I'm Australia we USED to have houses with large verandahs to help keep the heat out. Now they're all being knocked down, the land is subdivided and 2 or 3 noddy houses are going up instead. Most rooves have no overhang anymore.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Doing a vid about this, but in the North East the climate is never very warm or very cold. For a good 6 months the heating is off and the house is at a comfortable temperature. 👍
@allanh60763 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing what shower unit are you fitting? I went for a Miami spas D06 all in thing not many reviews out there but it does the job very well and no faffing water proofing anything. GL with the rest
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Grohe Grohtherm 800 bar mixer, just a normal tiled enclosure but using elements board etc. 👍
@JohnnyMotel993 жыл бұрын
@@GosforthHandyman It sounds like you already have the shower fitting, but if you haven’t, I bought a Hansgrohe Crometta 160. This has an rain shower overhead fitting, this gives a fab shower experience.
@AllyCreative3 жыл бұрын
Hello, wanted to ask why you chose to use gypsum plaster instead of lime in your period property? Are you not worried about damp and the walls nor breathing? I have seen a lot of videos with period houses experiencing problems when modern materials are used. But I do wonder if it's always the case as I see people like you use modern materials successfully and don't have a problem.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Gypsum plaster is more of a problem in older houses with solid (not cavity) walls and no damp proof. As this has cavity and good DPM normal plaster is fine. 👍
@mikebashford81983 жыл бұрын
The waste pipes below the boiler - why does one have a U bend but the other not?
@normanboyes49833 жыл бұрын
Washing machine for the u bend the other is probably condensate drain which has an integral trap in the boiler.
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
That's for the kitchen sink, not connected yet (has its own waste trap). 👍
@mikebashford81983 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the explanation.
@nickbell86343 жыл бұрын
Building regs wanting sound insulation between bathroom and bedroom???? I've just put it in ours whilst renewing bathroom as a personal choice but can't see why building regs need to bother about it!!
@GosforthHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Yup! Can vaguely understand for new builds but surprised for a pre-existing bathroom that wasn't insulated before. Live and learn! 👍🤣
@bm2803 жыл бұрын
Are you working full time on the project Andy or are you having to work as well?