DIY Build a Wall and Add an Extra Room to Home | Bedroom Makeover

[@Wrought_Iron_Wolf]

I’ve done plenty of jobs like this, great work! I would just recommend to anyone else looking to take this on: plan ahead for electrical receptacles and to also add insulation within the wall. All the noise from both ends of that wall will go straight through and cause headache down the road.

[@littleripper312]

Yea I would definitely add in insulation, it's so worth it.

[@l.m.dougherty7344]

Great advice 👏🏽

[@molinodeviento8598]

What materials for insulation would you recommend?

[@darkflux]

you can hang drywall by yourself if you learn one trick: measure down from the ceiling a little over 4 feet, and throw a screw in the studs at that height. you can then lift the drywall up and set it on top of the screw, angling the top back towards the wall. adjust it just how you want it and you can screw in each section without needing a second set of hands. learned this the hard way after drywalling a 9 x 14 room pretty much by myself! also, even though it was just between two rooms, i would have still insulated the divider wall. not only is it a good sound damper, but it also insulates the outermost wall from the inner space that much better, so that even if it is cold in the outer room, that cold does not translate as much to the inner area. just my two cents.

[@eagl3ye]

You haven’t lived till you’ve hung 5/8” drywall on the walls and ceiling of a 400 sq ft garage completely by yourself… Never again.

[@Jessie-k3p]

you’re amazing

[@littleripper312]

The dresser turned out way better than expected! Well done!!

[@fernandogabrielcena1200]

Mrs. Melissa: You not only know how to work, but you also have an excellent sense of aesthetics. Congratulations and cordial greetings to you and yours from Argentina. ​

[@AithenaAitti]

With an emphasis on affordability and a can-do attitude, this video serves as an empowering resource for individuals seeking to maximize their home's potential. The engaging presentation style and the achievable nature of the project make it a must-watch for anyone considering a bedroom makeover or expansion in their own home.

[@sonjadoyle2761]

I love how you were able to save the wood on the drawers AND customize it to the room’s aesthetic.

[@pman2916]

You made putting up a wall and door frame look easy-peasy. I'm confident I can do this too. Thank you🙏

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

It was easier than I thought!

[@RogerHolden]

If the space is square it's easy - it's amazing how much structure is neither level, square nor plumb! @@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

[@maxmonikac1980]

@@RogerHoldenthat’s is absolutely true!

[@SD-mg7np]

Dudddeee. This girl is suchhh a keeper …

[@joseedumont3231]

Wow, the dresser turned out so nice!! 👏

[@big.g.fromohio3546]

Very nice. I don’t know why you still get nervous, I’ve been watching your videos for some time and I can tell your confidence level is way better just from watching. Besides you have the talent and ideas to fix it if you ruin something.

[@venicechris]

Great work! Keep it going. Younger people need to know that this is an industry that you can be successful in.

[@alisedighi-q1d]

So fresh and airy. I love a neutral palette

[@juliava605]

FANTASTIC JOB!

[@williamslorraine7298]

Awesome job! You have inspired me!! Thank you!

[@ptech88]

I have to say you work harder than most builder i work with. Impressive

[@michaelcanagasabey297]

Wow! Great idea connecting the sander to the shopvac.

That dresser! Would watch you buy old furniture and revive them anytime, such a cool transformation.

[@ohIfvkingwish]

so glad i found this

[@ourhighstreethome9177]

So fresh and airy. I love a neutral palette, it leaves so many decor options and the dresser blends in so seamlessly:)

[@deeruckussolutions8772]

Who is this woman’s husband? Bruhhhhhhhh jesuuuuus what a keeper!!!!

[@rhettskeel7669]

She reminds me of my daughter. My Megan isn't afraid to do these things one bit. She does call me and how how to do it, and she gets it done. The other week she called to ask me how to replace her toilet bowl seal. I explained what she needed what to look out for and she completed the bee's wax seal in 15 minutes with no leaks!

[@emmanueleverett9856]

And Jesus prepared him a helpmate. Good God!😅

[@d_real_pam]

I can't agree less 😢

[@TMZ-d6w]

Why...bruh❓

[@getdamoney]

@@TMZ-d6whave you ever had a girlfriend that created a bedroom?

[@yolo4dolo28]

Im a brotha from the city ' just relocated to the country and are in process of framing a wall and a couple other small woodwork jobs ' i found your video very helpful ' im in awe ...lucky hubby❤

[@asllabbyhr8332]

I love your videos! Your editing, your voice, your work craftsmanship, to include cleanliness of space during your work. I really respect all of that!! It's so amazing to watch. Thank you for making it look effortless! 🙏💜✨️

[@hyung6664]

Thumbs up to the beast handling wood without gloves, the idea of splints in random situation still frightens me when I got one right through my nails once. Great video!

[@fredsmith6725]

If only all mums were this cool and talented. Excellent project. Nice Edit. 👋😀💪

[@kaseyhall8835]

i love the outcome! I would like to see the hallway. So curious how the space looks on the outside of the room

[@delliott777]

Theo has his own fort! So cool! I’m so thankful for this video. I’m months away from my project. I’m saving your videos to facilitate my build. Of the DIY channels I follow, you answer more questions for me, that I didn’t know I had yet. Your content, confidence, openness, lessons learned, etc are reducing the stress, fear and uncertainty I have about my upcoming work. P.S., I noticed the MN decor and I have to say, Minnesota rocks! Thank you for your hard work and honestly sharing your creativity and lessons learned. You have inspired me.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Aww you made my day with your kind comment! Thank you 🙏

[@lucy2beme]

What a great space. Beautiful job.

[@movechangeheal7361]

"Honey what did you do today?" "Nothing much really, a bit of laundry, general housework, prepped for dinner, and oh yeah, um, I built a wall." Just your general day at home. ❤❤ This woman is my hero!

[@annecarson8942]

That dresser is the bomb 💣

[@johnnewby2043]

That dresser is awesome!

[@GggGgg-ru1oc]

Oh! This is very satisfying to watch! Thanks for sharing.

[@mr.noneyabidness]

Haha, the old hide a wire that does nothing to mess with the next person in a cavity trick! Nice to see old traditions staying alive. Nice work!

[@TheDoctorsubie]

Wow, so impressed by your DIY skills (and bravery to under take this). Your husband and family are lucky to have a live in handy-person!

[@cthomas025]

Great job on the whole room but I especially love how that dresser came out. The black lines are so simple but a really great accent!

[@mjs22]

Wow I'm totally going to make the book shelves on our bed... That's a great idea and saves space in their room

[@debrahallen6656]

Incredible skills!

[@OTKP]

Very Motivational! Great Work!

[@katrinanewman40]

Such a peaceful space...love it

[@JohnSmith-ef6rg]

wow very awesome work! I had a basement room that we called the murder room. Dark, dusty, and exposed brick. We framed it and added new lights and now it's a basement pantry since we don't have a lot of room in the house. I wish I could do something more like this with my house but it's pretty much all there. I bought an endoscope to look at some areas that maybe I can get storage rooms out of them.

[@janicegray9999]

It’s been along time since I’ve built around but my husband and I used to do it together very impressed that you did basically by yourself also I think the dresser turned out gorgeous

[@samaralghrairi6547]

Amazing job 👏👏

[@Joshua.zero29]

Me at 7:30 : "What is she doing? This can't work out very well..." Me at 7:35 : "Wow! Some people are actually visionary wizards working on a level I'm incapable of understanding!" 😍 Great job Melissa, another task that looks too easy! 👍

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Ha, wow thanks ☺️

[@SilvialilianaVargaslairana]

Wow home renovation magic! The end result looked professional and chic.

[@krisyl654]

Good timing I watched this. I was just having a headache try to re-finish a ugly old stairs that have a lot of paint. How you refinish the old furniture is great and very helpful and inspiring to me. ❤

[@johnkim1043]

You are really creative!

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

Awesome work, especially with the furniture, the light grey stripe was an excellent idea. Amazing content. 👏

[@dragonflythemusician]

I'm soooo jealous by each step you did and also the tools you used. Keep building!

[@Cavaughan57]

This is amazing! I love that you saved the wood on the drawers of the dresser. It would've been cool too, if you could have used similar wood on the bed to match the dresser. But I love the black detailing that updated an out of the box bed into something custom! SOOOOO love the gray paint detail you did!! Great job!!!

[@jrodslots5518]

Amazing project!! Congratulations 🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@brianmcconnell1817]

That dresser turned out beautifully!

[@sarahdao6594]

Great job👍👍👍👍👍

[@marymorrison2484]

Gorgeous job! Those beds are the best, my son loved his. The addition of the book shelves is genius.

[@redrooster1908]

Great job!

[@toml1280]

I just love the way that dresser turned out that was sweet

[@PoisonJarl71501]

Very nice job. Frog tape is nice, but yellow can be tricky. If you put the tape on then brush a light coat of the color Underneath, it’ll seal the edges. The way the green frog tape bled on the bed frame can be avoided with a tiny amount of clear siliconized Alex caulking on the edges, then wiped off.

[@jshepard152]

Melissa "doesn't know what she's doing" yet can do anything. You are too humble. Room looks nice!

[@lohdoveluvfilms]

This was absolutely inspiring!

[@kathrynbendzak3576]

This was EXTREMELY helpful. Thanks.

[@JMBurke]

You gotta love the random wires that go no where. Some of the stuff I've seen is just truly mind boggling.

[@TheHumbleCarpenter]

Spectacular job!

[@matreyia]

I use a level to make sure the studs are all level vertically and a plumb string to make sure the connection point from floor to ceiling is absolutely plumb. I been ripping out sheet rock on the entire house to install insulation as the old house had zero and you could literally hear crickets outside at night and wind drafts and a train going by every thirty minutes. Once starting the work I was aghast at the crookedness of the careless builders. so i tore down every single wall and reframed it one by one. Now each wall is absolutely square and plumb and there are no more stray diagonal wandering ceiling lines or walls. It's like a 3D model being so perfectly square and plumb. You can really feel and see a big difference in the purity of angles. Makes you feel like you're in an indestructible structure.

[@topaussiebloke7484]

Well done, that came up a treat!

[@collef1136]

Wow you go girl! 🤩

[@crystalkirkland781]

Love the room but that dresser steals the show! Stunning!

[@yayalu5140]

I enjoyed this vid sooo much!!! Thank you! Very inspiring. ❤

[@MrKnotWright]

great job, the only thing missing is the outlet on the new wall, one on each side, per most building codes you should have one every 6 feet so you don't need to have extension cords.

[@maxmonikac1980]

Thanks for the tip. I think That’s the stuff we diyers tend to forget to check. Well, at least me!

[@SuperDudson]

Every 12'. It's 6' maximum from the end of a wall.

[@The_Shadow_Returns]

Job and a half .. better than some guys I've worked with here in the UK... Good job 👍

[@Caleb-h6n]

I love it!!! Thanks for your video

[@renatamartino2756]

Amazing!

[@edgarbarrios4959]

just perfect for your little one

[@scampione6018]

Wow, your work has become so smooth, you make it look easy. That dresser rehab alone could of been a video, your results are amazing. Motivates me to keep going on my house flip!

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

I considered breaking that part out into a different video, but I like to give my audience a lot to watch in one video! 🥰

[@ZachDominguez99]

That dresser looks great.

[@AmberFoster-kn8xk]

Great DIY! I'll try this.

[@michellesheridan3159]

Great work! You’ve given me the inspiration to do my own x 🎉

[@adrinikaatkinson]

I will be doing the same in my den in my new build. I don’t have experience. I will also add a pocket door with framing to make it look arched. Wish me luck 😅

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That's so cool!

[@AphroditesCreativeChronicles]

WOW! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMarsBarrex]

This is very impressive. Well done

[@bravefire1]

That thumbs up at the end says it all. Well done, very inspiring :)

[@ZeeWatcher1000]

I love your channel! The attention to detail is amazing!

[@smartpaul]

Well done, you're great! Your son must be very happy to have his own space!!

[@acts2.387]

Ok? You did amazing!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jack-mz7ox]

This is awesome!

[@jonasgrnbek7113]

fuck this is so fucking inspiring. Seeing women being able to build things makes me happy

[@1990neill]

i would recommend a new tack strip for the carpet on both sides of new wall to help keep it in place or help against accidents later on. great job and looks better than some *pro* jobs lol :)

[@shelly1224]

You make that llook so easy. It came out great

[@shineeye4896]

Never cease to amaze me! Pretty work.

[@chickpea2920]

Wow I loved this

[@supreme84x]

We have that bed for my son and I love the idea of installing shelves. Going to have to do that.

[@Care2WorldBuild]

I don't know if I need more energy or flexibility, but just clearing up the clutter and getting things ready to build seems like such a big chore. It was nice to see you get past that point. Then I saw what I didn't expect! The carpet we have in our house is something I've wanted to replace, but really get rid of, for a long time as it was owned by older people and had been white or whiter at one time. I then saw that your carpet matched and I felt less behind on things. Amazing job, it helps with getting through the stuck moments of tiring out or not starting because the wall in front of you seems too high, and I don't mean a physical wall. Love he modern look, and I wish to work over my house to make it modern styled myself.

[@anitaseibert3376]

Good for you! What inspiration!

[@FeydHarkon666]

very skilled and resourceful the husband and kids are very lucky =)

[@dianeorth1199]

What a COOL bedroom!!! Really nice

[@BenSatchwell-bu3vi]

Really good job, I'm doing my first one this weekend and got loads of good tips here thank you

[@nadiemequire]

Wow! You're clearly take DIY to another level. Great job.

[@BuddyQuaid]

Awesome job!

[@TheQUBANQT]

Love the dresser

[@marioskinner6252]

Very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very good!!!! 👍

[@inyerthable]

Good Job! Thinking on building an extra room in my space by myself though my only experience is on drywall finishing.

[@limeallens6160]

If there is not a rafter over head for you to nail the top 2x4 into for your wall you can cross stud between two rafters to hold the wall in place. Of course you will have to cut away drywall to fit up into the ceiling to do it. Probably not code but will work.