I really appreciate how you don't edit out your mistakes on all of your videos. You're truly one of the real DIY guys.

@lorrieleopard1072

6 ай бұрын

are you talking about minute 6:50 ? a clip from the ad jumped forward lmao

@MSeroga

3 ай бұрын

There's a lot of little mistakes in this whole series... It's the price you pay when you do things yourself and don't hire a pro for every part... You save $, but sacrifice quality... and things may not last as long if done wrong and it may look fine because many of the mistakes are covered and will show themselves later down the line.

The only channel with 30+ minute long videos I would watch without skipping,

heads up on the fire rated door. not sure if you were going for it but it is upside down. the door handle is way to high and it looks odd. also i’m not sure what the codes are for your state but fire rated doors need spring loaded hinges at least one or two. otherwise great job creating a door out of nothing. i know those special order prices can be brutal.

I thought I was the only weirdo who loved watching professional drywall videos. I especially like when they are wearing the stilts.

This kitchen makeover on a budget is seriously mind-blowing! They transformed the kitchen without breaking the bank, and the results are unbelievable. If you're on a budget but dreaming of a fabulous kitchen, this renovation is a game-changer!

As someone whose been doing his own first time DIY projects the last couple years on my place and who often over-thinks/over-worries and can sometimes feel defeated when I run into issues, it's refreshing to watch you roll with the punches and adapt and it all works out in the end and looks great! Keep the videos coming!

Everyone on KZread is such a “pro”. It’s good to see someone who makes mistakes.

Thanks for shouting out the habitat for humanity store! I have one near my home and its saved me SO much money renovating my house. Plus it helps the community. Also its not solely used donated items, there will also be brand new items. Habitat if they have excess on the homes they're building will just sell the unused items excess in store. As well as a lot of building companies will also donate their excess. Def check out your local habitat restore yall!

I’ve been in the process of planning my kitchen remodel. Having never done a project like this before, I’ve been looking for ideas and trying my best to research techniques and materials before I start this journey… That kitchen layout is exactly what my kitchen looks like! It’s inspiring to see the transformation, the trials and errors along the way all while maintaining a good positive attitude and working through them. It always intimidates me to watch videos and see people so effortlessly breeze through a project without encountering any minor issues along the way. Thanks for sharing this project and showing the element of being human and learning from our mistakes. Great job brother!

Watching this gives me so much more confidence. I close on my first house tomorrow and its going to take a few projects to make it my dream home. I was nervous but less so now. Cheeky razor blade reference i caught that lol. Subbed.

Our whole family has been watching this series every Saturday morning - we dig it! Now that your permanent shop is in the garage, have you shared the longer term plans for the house portion? Guest house? Rental?

Quick tip / insight. Drilling into tile is always tricky. I always gradually go up in bit sizes if I can. But never use the hammer function. Wet sponge and drill. Obviously cure time too. But would suggest no hammer function on the drill when drilling holes.

@ArtOfTheWeld

7 ай бұрын

Why no hammer drilling?

@jminns1028

7 ай бұрын

@@ArtOfTheWeldthe video was a good example why, it will almost always cause the tile to crack/break due to the impacting motion. Using a masonry drill bit with consistent pressure and a bit of water to keep the temperature down will be the best option, might be a bit slower but it will be faster than breaking 3-4 tiles first

@tonysheabo

7 ай бұрын

@@ArtOfTheWeldtiles are brittle so use masonry drill bit but no hammer function as the knocking action will crack the tile

@pattaylor6309

6 ай бұрын

I was able to find a bit meant for tile and I used masking tape over the tile to mark my holes and drill. Many holes and always a clean cut and no cracks

This video is a must-watch for anyone dreaming of a kitchen upgrade. The budget-friendly tips were practical and the final results were jaw-dropping. Feeling inspired to tackle my own kitchen project now!

Looks great! I appreciate that you mentioned that if you hired someone to do the kitchen it could have cost upwards of $50K. It really highlights the savings of DIY.

It’s unfortunate there weren’t opportunities to increase the ceiling height during the early stages of this project. Looking great so far, but I think this was a missed opportunity. ❤

@L4G0ss3

7 ай бұрын

Not much you can do for a low roof like that. Unless you want to either redo the roof to have higher joist. Its not a high roof, so it would be to costly in my opinion to try and make the ceiling higher. Opinion from a random internet guy with only experience is watching a lot of youtube videos :D

@thomastimothy777

7 ай бұрын

There were opportunities, he didn’t utilize them per usual

@UnitusMediaGroup

7 ай бұрын

​@@thomastimothy777OK freddie

@lfuentes4098

7 ай бұрын

@@thomastimothy777cathedral ceiling would’ve been cool

Amazing results. Love the colours, tiles, lights. Just everything. Well done!

This is truly impressive, and the DIY tips shared were easy to follow. It's a must-watch for anyone looking to revamp their kitchen without spending a fortune

Before painting the walls you could apply drywall felt, it can be with or without texture and if you do with out texture it will look real clean. I did this upstairs on my house and it looks real crispy. But it will always be prettier the more time you spend on mudding and painting. But the felt definitely hides small impurities a bit more than just paint. But never the less, that kitchen looks SICK. I’d say job well done.

Looks amazing! Great job Kyle on capturing and and Alex putting in the work 💪

Love the way this all turned out! And thanks for the idea about finding an adaptable non-standard sized door at Habitat instead of ordering one to custom size-I need two of them, fingers crossed.

Is it just me or is that dodor upside down

@TylerSteinhaus1992

7 ай бұрын

It definitely appears that way. That door handle is too high.

Holy shit! You absolutely crushed it on look and price paid. This house is starting to look absolutely amazing.

Don’t use hammer drill setting on your tile it’s going crack it every time. You had the right idea stepping up on your drill bit sizes as you go .Next time just use a regular drill you can also spray with water as your drilling to help keep the bit cool

@getnalinewet5199

7 ай бұрын

You can use the hammer drill after you get through the top portion of the tile...use a carbide bit to drill through the glaze/ceramic then your fine

@mikshepherd

7 ай бұрын

I came here to say the same thing! Hammer drill on a tile? Bad idea! Doesn’t matter how set your tile adhesive is, actually it made it easier that it wasn’t set so you could fix it! But a fantastic job, and a great looking kitchen!

Wow absolutely Brilliant considering the state of the kitchen when you started to gutter the old garbage kitchen down, if this is what the kitchen looks like i can't wait for the next room to be done. As far as i can remember without looking that's the Roof done (all of them), the Front and Back Walls done, the Garage done, all the Wiring, the Plumbing and the back Garden all done with the Pergola up and now the Kitchen and Windows all done, i think that's the lot. What a Cracking Result. Take Care, Stay Safe and i hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Barry (UK)

you may regret not having the door swing into the garage. i can see the door handle hitting your cabinets often. also, personally, i don't use a hammer drill on tile. you can use a non sds hammer on low speed with trigger control, but i just use tile bits and a normal drill

@tyrelirwin

7 ай бұрын

nah, I don't wanna be carrying groceries etc into the kitchen and dealing with a door that swings towards me

@Matt34677

7 ай бұрын

@@tyrelirwin Seems like a small annoyance as all it'll take is one kid running through that door to really damage his pantry.

This video isn't just about saving money; it's a masterclass in achieving a luxurious look on a budget. The host's enthusiasm and practical tips, combined with the stunning final reveal, make this video a valuable resource for those seeking to transform their kitchens with style and affordability in mind.

Great work and it looks great! For 10K you knocked that right out of the park! I do have one constructive criticism. For the door... It looks kind of wonky (just me likely and my eye). Over time I may not noticed it or even noticed it until I'd been in the kitchen a bunch. Should trimmed from the top and bottom. Like you lay out tile and trim it so one row is not super shorter than all the others. Leaving the top equal to the side and bottom with as much width as possible. The bottom rail should have weight. I used to picture frame and when cutting mats to fit in the frame its called a weighted bottom. The bottom of the matt is 1/4 to half inch longer. The mat will sit in the rabbit a bit, but its customary for the bottom to be a little wider than the rest. Same will windows. The sill make is look wider at the bottom or heavier. Same should apply to paneled door. Not so say it looks totally wrong, but would bug the hell out of me and something I would redo if were my place or home I bought. Captain hindsight would have likely fit the jam first. Then fit the door to the jam taking in the the center of the panels into account. Then hit your hinges where you need to put the door where it needs to be. Devil is in the details. There are small details that just look right and give the whole job a better feel for sure.

Looks Fantastic! I really enjoy watching your videos Kyle. You have taught me so much, and always look forward to seeing what else I can learn from you each time. Thank you so much. Hope you and your family have a blessed, and Merry Christmas. God bless you all.

I am so happy to have been a part of this from the beginning I be so happy every time I see one of these videos from the series drop❤❤❤ we are definitely coming along🥂 and so much has changed already, it's crazy how fast time🎉 flies

Looks great. I would prefer the door to the garage swing out not into the kitchen. Then you wouldn’t have had to cut more off the bottom.

Dude.. you do great work all the time but you really outdid yourself on this kitchen. Looks amazing Alex.

Looks great, cant wait to see how you do the floors

The transformation was incredible and I can't believe they achieved such a stunning look without breaking the bank. It's given me so many ideas for my own kitchen makeover!

Am I the only one who noticed that that door to the garage is upside down 🙃 Otherwise a great job as always 👍

@OhItsJake

7 ай бұрын

Its not upside down lmfao

@aaronorr5586

7 ай бұрын

@@OhItsJake That is every bit an upside down door. Bottom stile is supposed to be the widest of the door stiles.

@micahdos2

7 ай бұрын

i noticed it too ! the door handle is way too high. also i’m not sure if he added spring loaded hinges for it either.

@dmills4500

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I came here to see who else noticed it. That door handle is even with the plugs on the wall. ADA height for door handles is no more than 48” but typically installed at 36-40”. The long panel always goes up on every split door. Go through your house and tell me how many door handles you have at 48”😂

@samclay3555

7 ай бұрын

I was looking through for someone else to notice that the door was upside down. I spent years working in a door shop cut thousands of hinge mortise and backset/strikers, the handle is usually half way or more down from the top depending on the door style and usually the bigger panel is at the top for this reason.

So pro tip.. when drilling into tile.. use a masonry bit but not on hammer drill setting.. treat like a regular drill.. gotta break that top layer and you’ll be good to go..

Hey man! Have you thought about doing a long form video of the entire remodel once you're done? Like a really well edited version of all the videos from this house built into one long video? I would literally have that video running in the background as I cook or something!

I agree 100% tile work is quite a fun one. I did our blacksplash after watching a video or three and it made a world of a difference and was fun. I'd take a shower on any time after doing the backsplash.

One of the best DIY videos i've watched purely because you show all the mistakes as well and how you fix them.

I have no idea how many of your videos I have been binging because I am actually learning a ton and only just now realized you're in BOISE!? We're neighbors! Keep up the awesome content!

I really appreciate that you show the good and the bad of you projects and that stuff happens and you need to move on

I think you may be locking in your dishwasher by putting it in first and then the floor later. You may not be able to take it out.

Looks incredible. Great job!!!!

as a trim guy it is priceless watching you install that door! you manage to turn 10 to 20mintes into two hours.

@Youngguns42303

Ай бұрын

Just as you would doing a job that wasn't in your wheelhouse. Not only that but I've watched videos of people that putting up doors is in their wheelhouse and it took way longer than 20 minutes

Another great one! Enjoying watching this home journey, big fan of the channel and this project!

Kitchen looks awesome well done.

I use Omni grip acrylic tile adhesive for backsplashes or areas where it won’t really get wet all the time. Otherwise I never use premixed mortar. It usually never works out well. If I need to use mortar, I get the regular Thinset and mix it

Cant use hammer drill on tile. That's why it cracked

Love watching this transformation!

Mr build it is the smartest guy ever! What do you do when you run out of video ideas? You buy a old house for cheap then you have enough videos for 2 years and the you can sell the house for much more of what you bought it so it’s a win win you are a genius!!!

Thanks for being so real it’s refreshing

I'm so happy you figured out how to load your knife to do corners. now it wont drive me crazy. place is looking good man.

Everyone is saying the door is upside down. I’m more worried about when the handle is mounted and someone swings the door open and it smashes into the cabinets

Looks great! The only thing is the door was installed upside down ( maybe I am wrong)

This kitchen turned out gorgeous!! Awesome job, Alex! My only question is, why haven't you put a piece of wood across the hole in the floor? It made me so nervous every time anyone went near it!

Merry Christmas mate!

Man I really love your channel. I’ve been remodeling my house for two years and I’m a jack of all trades as well. 😜

quick tip when pushing a range in push from the bottom of the range and it’ll slide in like butter and you can see where to put the anti tip bracket easier

Those knives are actually made with Nichirine blades and you can actually slay demons with these (iykyk)

Dude get over those scam knives already!

@ReallyGhey

7 ай бұрын

Shitty quality. Way better knives out there

Beautiful!! This will pop on a listing :)

With a tight budget in mind, the video delivers a dose of renovation inspiration, demonstrating how strategic choices and DIY efforts can lead to an unbelievably stylish kitchen transformation. The presenter's transparency about costs and thoughtful tips make it an invaluable watch for anyone dreaming of a budget-friendly kitchen upgrade.

Absolutely beautiful!❤

Great work

Looks great! Nice work man!

How did you not finish the drywall before the cabinets? I’m honestly confused.

You guys make everything look so easy!

Nice job, came out awesome!!

Nice job on the entire project, just one thing why did you installed the door upside down?

Awesome job ! Looks great

In our country all the homes (most) are made from Brick. So we don't have to do all that backfill etc. If that was a brick home, you could've painted the exposed brick in certain areas and wow would that have looked insane ❤ really love your content and appreciate you showing us in such detail all these tips ND tricks. Because I've been looking at my ugly kitchen for some time and this is giving me great instite into how to do cabinets etc.

Was the door hung upside down? Shouldn’t the big panel be on top? 22:36 shows it well.

@dasboot360

7 ай бұрын

Yeah. Thought the same thing. It’s a two panel door. Looks good anyway.

@ATX_Sensation

7 ай бұрын

Yes it is upside down

@vettencle

7 ай бұрын

Was installed for the Australian audience 🤷

@IceCat143

7 ай бұрын

Yup, upside down. Also, should have cut it better from the bottom and top. Not even.

@aaronorr5586

7 ай бұрын

@@IceCat143 Exactly, you always take an even amount from the top and the bottom of the door and you keep the tallest (or widest) stile on the bottom of the door as a toe kick. In addition the door should have a 90 minute fire rating to isolate garage fires behind the 5/8" thick fire sheetrock to give the home occupants time to get out in case of a fire.

On dishwashers, they do do test cycles before they send them out and they usually have water in them. I used to do apartment demos and rebuilds, and whenever we install the dishwasher, they always had water in them

Update the hardware to stainless, gold or black. Ditch the round knobs get square or oval or something longer

I don't know if I could have the microwave that low. I never thought of installing it that low before.

que hermosa cocina que construiste, ¡felicitaciones!

The face you made when you first broke the tile! Priceless. Lol

Sand everything down to a level 4 smooth finish then, Two coats of primer & two coats of paint leaves and nice finish with a regular roller. No texture needed. Looks great though. Well done on the kitchen.

Motivating! Love it!!

Props for Hanging the door yourself and making it work, and I don't want to point out a negative but the door is upsidedown

Looks really good.

Awesome job

That freaking basement stair. Man just sheet over it or put up a timber safety rail. So many times you almost backed down into it. This series is turning into a “how not to DIY” guide.

The door looks upside down. That door handle looks way too high to me.

@spencerpacker9429

7 ай бұрын

It may or may not be upside down but the handle is definitely too high. A door handle should be about 3’ the ground, similar to the height of a cabinet + countertop. That looks to be 8-10” above the countertop.

@MikeD87916

7 ай бұрын

I came here to say the same thing. It all looks great, but that door is 100% upside down. The handle is too high and in a door like that, the smaller panel goes on the bottom.

@evangrace192

7 ай бұрын

That door is 100% upside down.. Smaller panel should be on the bottom, you can also tell by the larger rail. The bigger rail is always at the bottom. The handle is also too high as well.. Oh well. Live and learn

@ryancunningham5835

7 ай бұрын

Isn't it an interior door too going to the garage?

@mariodegrazia7497

7 ай бұрын

Bottom rail always larger on every door ever so you can cut from it and handle high as well. Also he prolly didn’t give the edge a bevel when he trimmed sides of door and is prolly why he had to readjust the jamb

Do you plan on moving the steps to a new location? There is not much room from the new island to the steps when walking out of the kitchen area?

@candacehari5531

7 ай бұрын

He mentioned in a previous video he is relocating the basement access

Your video is great, if I can just give you a little advice for making your holes in the tiles. Use a diamond bit to put on a angle grinder .

I love watching dry wallers as well lol. You would love the Vancouver Carpenter he's awesome.

Really awesome job

This is an insane transformation! Well done! Thanks for all the tips! You definitely inspired me to start my own diy Channel! Hopefully we could link up! Man I’ll pay you to allow me to help! lol

Looks so good

Nothing beats the thrill of watching someone use a grinder that doesn't have a safety guard and watching to see if those pinkies are sent flying. 😂

this door might have given him the most problems than anything else in this entire project. good job not letting the door beat you, though.

Wow it's looking incredible 🎉❤

doing a great job. But you definitely need a glass/ tile bit. NO HAMMER DRILL!! on the ceramic tiles. They are like 4 bucks and work awesome

Lot the content. I am a little concerned that since you installed the cabinets prior to finishing the drywall that there is a lot of unfinished drywall and un-taped seams behind the cabinets.

😅 The one type of stove I hate with a passion, induction. Hard to keep clean and also harder to cook on. Looks pretty, but I would replace it immediately because I like to cook. 😂 I need anything but an induction stove. Gas stove above all. You did a great job though. 👏 Beautiful! ❤

The good old texture trick, if you can’t do a good drywall finish nicely done looks great

doors are fun!! there is such a satisfaction when the door closes

Looks beautiful! Wow I’ve never seen someone build cabinets faster. Love the colors for the cabinets and hardware too. Curious how the little door next to the dishwasher opens? Or is it a false front? My husband is a pro tiler-he recommends priming the drywall before tiling. You’ll risk your tiles peeling up later if you don’t. Love the project overall- we will be building our own cabinets for our kitchen right away- I’ll be watching more of your content!

We have a similar color scheme in our kitchen. Interested to see what you are doing for the floor. I think I’m going to copy you 😂

Freaking Awesome