PAPA JOE! ♥️ I can't get over what everything looked like before. What a difference! 😍 I can't wait to see this space come together for you! Xx

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for you to come back and see it in real lifeee. 😘

I love the real time aspect, it keeps us big dreamers in check. The reality is a renovation takes time and money, and if we're doing it ourselves - time and money are at a premium. Can't wait to watch your reno unfold

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Yess. Thanks for being part of this journey!

Wow, such an improvement already! Don't worry about a house reno not being the kind of project that allows a full reveal every week. So excited to see what you'll do with the house. Of course it'll take time and it'll be a lot of things getting worse before they really get better. People who follow these kinds of projects and channels know that (and for everyone who doesn't like that, there's someone who does).

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of the love! So glad to have you on my crew!

@MsEgwene

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress Naw, thanks!

Your dad is probably sooooo excited to be helping his baby girl with her own home ❤️

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

We’re having a lot of fun tackling this together. 💓

You're excited? I'm excited! This demo went so well and big ups to you for doing it by yourself with some help from Papa Joe who is quite the character. I cannot wait to watch this journey - I hope you include us as you shop for appliances, back splash, flooring, cabinets, etc. ♥ ♥ ♥

Wow! You covered a lot in just 20 minutes. You have your dad's spirit, sense of humor and outlook on life. Lucky you. Keep working and keep smiling.. I don't know why I didn't see this 2 months ago. I check my KZread alerts often.

Great video Sam. The explanation on how to determine the difference between a load bearing wall and a non load bearing wall is premium. As well as showing how they set things up so they could take down that wall. I've watched This Old House for years and while they will point out a load bearing wall; they never showed how to tell the difference. Of course, it's possible I missed that episode. For the average DIYer, it is best that they get a contractor to remove a load bearing wall. The reason being is that if you do it yourself, and you do it wrong, and ten years later the house falls in, well, you just bought yourself a whole load of legal trouble that will lead to building a new house for that property and or end up in jail should someone died due to the failure. There are somethings where it is best to just bite the bullet, foot the bill, and let the pros take care of what pros know; needs to be taken cared of.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

All of this! Glad that was all helpful stuff. Happy I had the crew in to help with that!

@scotttovey

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress 😎👍

Looking good Sam! I just love the daddy daughter duo.Your dad seems like a lot of fun. I know he is so proud of you.Things take time and we will all be here with you watching as you bring your dream house to life. You are one amazing young lady ,and I’m so happy that I get to witness your talent.❤️

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He’s the best! 💓

Walls begone...relief! Thank you Dad + spare hands!! DEMO therapeutic!!!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss!

Wow Sam. That was a great video. Wanted to mention that I tried your Walrus oil and my wife fell in love with it. She used it on all our cutting boards including the ones we gave away as gifts. I am proud to say our dining room table is done and got walrus oil as well. You're amazing and I love your dad!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Yess! That makes me so happy! Such a good product! 🙌🏼 Thanks for the love! Love having my dad help me with my house! 🥰

I just came across this channel in the middle of demoing my own kitchen. I'm so glad you talk about the challenges of juggling your project with working full time and finding a balance of DIY/ getting help when needed. Keep up the great work!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

So stoked you’re here! Thanks for the love! It is a tough balance, but when there’s a will there is a way!

I am so excited for your new home💚💚 I saw the table on Danie’s channel with you two in colab, it was absolutely beautiful.. You guys are like long lost sisters.

Congratulations on being a home owner! 🏡 I can't wait to see the final house tour after your done. I'll be watching every video until then. I just love your relationship with your Dad🥰

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! He’s the best. 🥰

It blows my mind that you have a full-time job and are able to accomplish so much outside of that- You are a warrior!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot… 😅 But, I love all of it!

Congrats on the design and demo of your new home. It already is looking great! I can't wait to see what it will look like with a new floor and new appliances. Thanks for taking us along on the remodel journey.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sameeee!

This was great. Just bought my first house in July and we have gutted a room and taken down load bearing walls to install headers. So much work. But so rewarding.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

So much workkk. But, definitely worth it! Congrats on your house!

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS UPCOMING TOTAL HOME REVEAL!!! I absolutely love your taste and I just know I'm going to want to buy your home when you and Chris decides it's time to move on to a bigger house! The new back door and hardware you used for it told me all I needed to know! I'M GOING TO LOVE THIS!!! My notifications are definitely on. Congratulations and I'm excited for you!!!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Aahhh! Thank you for all of the love! I feel itttt!

Congrats again on the new home and congrats to your viewers since we get to see the rehab process take place real-time 🎉 It’s a win-win all around🥳

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh! Thank you! I’m so excited to share! You’re awesome. 🥰

Hi Sam, I love a good demo....we need more "dad" in these videos, I want to see him do a happy dance, lol...seriously though you and your crew are doing great work, I hope the rest of the project goes smoothly...Take care...stay safe...

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

He’s the best! Thanks for the love!

Wow!!! I'm looking forward to see what you do with the house. I love the dad daughter duo. Keep em coming!!!!

It's coming along really well, Sam. It's always fun to see your dad (and mom) in the videos, too. Good luck and best wishes. Bill

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He’s the best!

Ahhhhhh!!!!! Finally your own space! How exciting!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

SO EXCITED. 😭

Dad is the MVP... And thanks to your team to come in and get that wall issue fixed. Yes those walls had to go,that kitchen was super tiny,now its so opened up. Congrats Sam....and Dad.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

RIGHT!? Thank you.

Nothing like a clean slate to get going on now! Looking great!

You've let in so much more natural light by taking down that wall. Things are coming along nicely!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss! That was the goal! Thank you!

Sam!! Holy Hannah!! So happy for you guys hugs to Chris, and can’t wait to see your kitchen! Go girl! 😘

omg omg omg Demo is so fun. absolutely love your dad. he is such a fun person. and I'm sure you're happy now that he "made you" help him out in his job years ago !!! 🙂 it was well worth it. the kitchen is looking great already. literally cannot wait to see the next episode. and I cannot wait to see the video when of your housewarming party with your entire family 🙂

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! Thank you for the love! Love having the family help out!

WOW!! It already looks sooo much bigger!!

Super exciting ….it awesome how much better it is to let all that light in the space!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

3:52 That overwhelming feeling of "oh shit, there is no turning back now!"

My husband is 60 years old and works 50 hour weeks as a mechanic. He is adding a 20x30 addition to our house all by himself (ok I do the cleanup). It is taking a long time (one year so far with probably at least 6 months to go) but the money we are saving is crazy especially since material prices skyrocketed just as we started. Good luck!! Looking forward to your finished kitchen!!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your project as well!

Ding. Ding. Ding! New subscriber, thanks to DIY Danie. You Girls are amazing! 👏👏👏♥️

I loved seeing you and your dad working together. My dad also owns a construction company and I also used to work for him in the summers. So, dad and daughter building projects give me a special nostalgic feeling.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Any project with my dad is my favorite project. 💓

Wow, that is a big job! The open concept really looks nice. I can't wait to see the rest of your vision, I know it'll look amazing when you are done!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! Thank you!

That was so much work, it's already looking so much better. Your dad is so silly, I bet he has a ton of Dad Jokes. Hehe. Can't wait to see how things turn out once you've completed that area but more importantly, I'm looking forward to the steps taken to get to there so no worries about full reveals vs. partial reveals - it's all good!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of the love! Dad is the real star… but, I won’t tell him that. 😝

so awesome Sam, you are so hard working and your passion really shines...and your dad is so cheeky! don't replace him with the vac lol!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dad’s irreplaceable. 😝

Wooooowww what a great job 🤩🤩 I’m so so sooo happy 4 u like its my own house 😍🤩 I miss working with my dad & enjoying every moment b4 he passed away,so seeing u with your awesome dad was the icing on the cake 4 me ♥️ Wish u all the best 🙏🏻👍🏻& I can’t wait to see the final look 🤩

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Dad will be helping with a lot (whether he likes it or not 🤣)!

Congratulations 🎊 on your home it’s beautiful

30 sec in ! "i quit" lol. thats the kind of project you only do once in your like. in your 1st home. i'm 6 years into renovating mine and im not done yet ! gl !

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha. Too good. This was definitely a big job!

@4:24 “hereeeee’s Johnny!” Loving the dad & daughter combo!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha - dream team. 🙌🏼

I’m so excited for you! There was so much progress in the kitchen and it already looks so good!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh! Thank you!

I think it is really smart to be strategic with what you do yourself and what you contract. Plus doing drywall is the worst! 🤣

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

IT IS.

So excited for your new chapter!!! Congratulations!!! 🎉

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Found you from DIY Danie’s channel. You two were hilarious. Great progress. Definitely subscribing. Looking forward to seeing the outcome.

Hilarious!!!are you proud of yourself.Dad swinging 😂😂😂😂

So excited for you how cool!!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💓

I haven’t watched all of your videos because many of them are so beyond my capabilities. But I got sucked right into this house renovation even though I could never do what you’re doing myself. I grew up in a late 40s cape cod house and we had that weird back hallway entrance to the kitchen also (and rotary phones!). And the house was divided into lots of little rooms just like yours. Makes everything feel so closed in. We’re just finishing having a smaller home than our current one renovated for our much downsized next stage of life and we also broke out walls between kitchen and living room in the new house. Makes a huge difference in light and airiness. So count me as a new and very excited fan (DIY Danie is a big favorite of mine also)

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! So glad you’re here!

Excited to see what you do to this space. I’ll be taking notes since I’ll be redoing my kitchen next year! Perfect timing

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to start getting some cabinets in!

Omgosh! Looks great!! Thank you for not keeping us waiting another week to see small progression steps. Can't wait to see what you have planned next😫🙏

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can’t wait to share as I go!

We love you! Great demo super excited

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Feeling is mutual! 💓

Congrats on the house. Can't wait to watch you make it your own. I will be watching. Keep it up.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I wish you all the best in your new home, and this will surely turn out well... good luck!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looking great can see your vision now. Xx

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video. I love how light that room got. Cant wait to see the new kitchen.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Same! 😁

Love that door! It is looking great so far

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I knew I had to have it! 😍

So excited to see the house when it’s done! It’s gonna look so great!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Hiiii! Thank you! So much work, but so worth it!

@michelleschultz4300

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress I’m so proud of you Sam and so happy for you. You are seriously just so inspiring! Like what an absolute badass!

Congratulations on your new house. Great start on the kitchen, excited to see it finished. I know it takes time. Happy Holidays !

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy holidays!

Really exciting to see how things come together! keep the videos coming! Viewer from Singapore!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Off-white, on tan, on beige, on cream, on taupe, with a hint of light brown to spice things up. Looks like the same color scheme I inherited from the previous owners of my first house as well. 😆

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Haha - my parents inherited the same with theirs!

Subscribed after watching you on Danie’s channel and I am already obsessed with this house!!!!! Excited to keep following along!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! Thank you! So happy you’re here!

Great future ahead! Go, girl!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I loved working with my dad. He taught me all I know.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Every project with my dad is my favorite project. 💓

Ooooh demo!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

The best workout a girl could ask for. 🤣

This is perfect bec I'm starting my kitchen after the holidays. Don't feel bad not doing it all yourself! There is a reality to it and that's all your other commitments . Now please share about your sink you picked, bec I need some guidance !

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! Should I do a video about my design ideas?

@lisaeldred2299

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress absolutely!

Your dad swinging on that beam made me laugh really hard haha. it's coming along really well!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah. SAME. Thank you!

Such an AWESOME job!! My dream reno!! But I would be out the 4k

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ahah - thank you! It is a lot of work!

Oh boy that was A TON of hard work! No need to go to the gym anytime soon if you keep demoing your house Can't wait to see the next phases! Love seeing you so excited And thanks for sharing the real life process and not the clean, fast, unrealistic one. I loved all the happy dancing BTW Way to go!

Wow, nice transformation. To me, going from original, demolition, and finished product on a reveal is a bit boring. However, I treasure observing the process and listening to the lessons learned while reaching objectives towards a set goal. Then moving on unto another goal and another ... until the Big Project comes to completion. I have a feeling I will really enjoy the upcoming series of videos. Thanks for sharing. P.S. You are really blessed to still be able to do things with your father, especially in working with your first home. God Bless

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love! Glad you’re tagging along! Promise dad will be here for a ton more of it!

I wish I could! I wish I can learn these skills

Looks awesome! Would it make sense to update the lighting as well? Given that you had already replaced the ceiling. Just a thought. Amazing work though, thanks for sharing.

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍looking great!!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

You are great...count me in to witness your amazing adventure...

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

You rock - thank you!

@jean-marclariviere7618

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress No you rock...hahahah have a great week, full of adventures, choices to make, material to choose, measures to take..you know, your kind of week...we only get one 'first House'...

Wow. What an improvement already! It must have been so sad and lonely trying to cook in the original kitchen.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely more space now! It feels so bright!

Great team work

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Best partner in crime!

Subscribed. 👍🏻

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the crew! 🙌🏼

Can u make a playlist just for YOUR home remodel please? It’ll be easier to locate when we come back to see. 🙃

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Love this idea! For sure!

I live on the Northwest side of Chicago and your house looks like so many in my area

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Such a common house style! So much potential!

Wow you go girl!!! Best of luck, you will nail it! Smart move with hiring contractors to help out with the walls too!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wish I could do it all myself, but gotta be smart about it!

@katherinechu4581

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress hell yeah girl! Don’t work harder - work smarter!

Well done! Love your vids. We are hoping to do the same in our home. Is there any way you can show what the contractors did with the new footings? Can't wait to see what comes next!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can probably tackle that when I do the basement since I have to work around it now!

Subscribed for house videos!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

This makes me soo happy!

It's demolition time.. can't wait to see the reconstruction.

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to start rebuilding! 😍

That door is gorgeous! Where did that come from?

Love it! Curious if you've thought about increasing the size of the windows? I know obviously drywall is done, but would make an amazing difference ....

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wasn’t going to… But (spoiler alert), i’m running into an issue with the kitchen layout and I’m going to have to replace that window and make it bigger!

@margaretorden7568

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress I don’t think you’ll regret making the kitchen window bigger. What can you see from the window? I’m so glad I followed DIY Danie’s suggestion to follow you! Opening up those three small rooms was the only way to go.

I think Dad had a few too many Coors Light on demo day! 😆

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that stuff like water anyway? 🤣

Still watching so you probably address this at some point but taking down any plaster exterior wall is a guaranteed opportunity for a big upgrade in insulation. 👍🏻

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, for sure! Upgraded that!

we have to get quotes to remove a load bearing wall between on kitchen and dinning soon, worried how much money its going to cost its the only thing stopping me from redoing our kitchen in our fixer upper

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely shop around and reach out to different contractors! I’m so glad I hired out for that work.

“Who needs a hammer when you got a shoe?” is now the motto in my garage shop. 🤣

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

AHAHAH. YES. I think I need a line of t-shirts just for dad quotes.

@JennaMcCallister

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress I’d buy it!

courage pour les travaux a+

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

👍👍👍👍

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

😊

Just wondering who did you use to remove the load bearing wall? I’m in Long Island as well & I’ve received nothing but insane quotes.

looks fantastic! whats your full-time job?!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m a psychologist!

What are you doing with HVAC? Large radiator and in wall AC .

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Looking into getting some split units in the house soon!

PUT IN CAN LIGHTS while the ceiling is down!!!

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh… don’t you worry. Already there. 😉

@holdemNE1

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress Atta Girl!! Really enjoyed the last video. Massive transformation.

keep them slides for your workshop furniture !

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Such a good idea!

nice

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Was it very expensive to have a contractor come in for the load bearing wall just wondering because we want to do the same thing in our home and the wall is load bearing as well.. thank you

Super woman 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

💖

did you do a part 2?

how much did it cost for the contractor service for installing the beam and the support footing?

@diyhuntress

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t want to mislead - every circumstance is different! There was extra work that had to go into my project with the structural basement work. Also, pricing was different now than it was when I first got a quote because of materials. My best advice is to ask around for your particular specs. 🙏🏼

@niecomarks1673

2 жыл бұрын

@@diyhuntress Thank you

I see your dad’s wearing a Saints hat. Is he originally from Louisiana? Just asking.