Kitchen Remodel - Major DIY Kitchen Renovation on a budget! (cost, before and after, etc)

List of Products used; Kitchen Faucet: amzn.to/3ktJir4
Chairs: amzn.to/2DqVNU1
Range Hood: amzn.to/3ipsAHw
Mini Fridge (similar): amzn.to/2DxNk1a
Kitchen pulls: amzn.to/2XHmN8w
Stud finder: amzn.to/3fAL9XC
Floating Shelf Brackets: amzn.to/2XId6Xh
This is my first kitchen remodel. Most of this renovation was a DIY project, but we did pay the professionals to do some work such as installing the wood flooring and putting the countertops on top of the new kitchen cabinets. This project ended up being more than just a kitchen remodel on its own, we painted the walls and also put down smartcore natural boulder creek hickory floors through most of the first level.

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  • @TailHappyTV
    @TailHappyTV4 жыл бұрын

    See my INVESTMENT PROPERTY! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3t4yaaxZNOWnZM.html Products used in remodel: Kitchen Faucet: amzn.to/3ktJir4 Chairs: amzn.to/2DqVNU1 Range Hood: amzn.to/3ipsAHw Mini Fridge (similar): amzn.to/2DxNk1a Kitchen pulls: amzn.to/2XHmN8w Stud finder: amzn.to/3fAL9XC Floating Shelf Brackets: amzn.to/2XId6Xh

  • @carmencamacho9831

    @carmencamacho9831

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Was the Cabinet & Stone Expo business in San Jose?

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@carmencamacho9831 Indianapolis

  • @unslobbify9220
    @unslobbify92203 жыл бұрын

    "And since I clearly don't value my time whatsoever, it only cost me $300." Bwahahaha! SOOOO true! I think Every DIY'er feels this way!

  • @thisabledwoman3637
    @thisabledwoman36373 жыл бұрын

    “I clearly don’t value my time whatsoever” 🤣 OMG That cracked me up!!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol, thank you for the comment! it took so long to paint... i never want to see a paint brush again.

  • @JamieModelvsDirector

    @JamieModelvsDirector

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes hilarious 😂🤣😆😅

  • @TheOneCleanHippy
    @TheOneCleanHippy3 жыл бұрын

    That HOA rule is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's caused quite an issue in the neighborhood. No one wants carpet anymore, but the downstairs neighbors don't want to hear the upstairs neighbors walking around. I'm happy to have moved to California and be free from the HOA drama.

  • @jaredmatson5422

    @jaredmatson5422

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TailHappyTV You moved to more drama...I can understand the HoA but it definitely is dated.

  • @bikesbeersbeats

    @bikesbeersbeats

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm one of the downstairs neighbors. You purchased the condo and signed up to the HOA rules before you moved in. Why should neighbors on the ground floor have to lose their quality of life because you didnt read the HOA contract? Many people who put hardwood floors down don't realize how much noise it makes below them (kids running around, woman wearing heels, construction noise). I had this issue and thankfully the HOA sided with us and the neighbor upstairs had to redo the floors. They literally stuck hardwood directly to the base concrete. It was a nightmare. The net of it is, don't move into an HOA governed community or read your contract. The rules are there to keep everyone happy and protect everyones investment in their home.

  • @tizben

    @tizben

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bikesbeersbeats I don't want to annoy my neighbors either, which is why I will never buy in an HOA. If I'm in an apartment, I will follow the rules because I pay for it monthly and can move any time. But with an HOA, I would be stuck.

  • @lql1094

    @lql1094

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tizben Month-to-month in apartments is usually more expensive than a 1 year lease, so in most cases you're stuck there for a year, unless you break your lease and pay fines. Anyway there are too many stories of ridiculous and tyrannical HOAs.🙄🙄🙄

  • @kiayang1992
    @kiayang19923 жыл бұрын

    I love how honest you are about the pricing! Thank you for being so open and honest!!

  • @wandakowalski7063
    @wandakowalski70633 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video because renovating is very stressful and some vloggers just make it seem like everything is easy peasy ... it's nice you didn't just gloss over the hard bits.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I appreciate the comment, you're right it was a very stressful process and there was so many times where I felt like I was doomed

  • @hagakuru
    @hagakuru3 жыл бұрын

    "Man 2 boxes is like TWICE AS HEAVY!!" - made me laugh. Nice job.

  • @medic5836
    @medic58363 жыл бұрын

    This happened to me. I did the floors and it turned into a full remodel. The trade off for you demo and buying your own material you saved so much money. The key to remodel is knowing what to do yourself and when to call someone in

  • @monicarenee7949

    @monicarenee7949

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is where I am now. Redoing the floors, now I want everything done

  • @masterdrummer19
    @masterdrummer193 жыл бұрын

    "And since I clearly dont value my time at all" cracked me up!

  • @llc1976

    @llc1976

    3 жыл бұрын

    me too as I have painted soooo many apartments and houses I've lived in.

  • @jenniferp7749
    @jenniferp77493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing the actual PRICE !!! Super helpful to get the general idea. Just what I’ve been looking for. Beautiful work 🌺

  • @princesslopez4335
    @princesslopez43352 жыл бұрын

    I love the sarcasm & dry humor definitely keeps things interesting!

  • @kitchenbathexpertz
    @kitchenbathexpertz11 күн бұрын

    What a justice you do for homeowners doing their own projects...instead of the HGTV or Pinterest quick fix feeling perception that happens sometimes, you take the time to show the problems. I try to prepare my clients for the same!

  • @oneandonlymarianette
    @oneandonlymarianette4 жыл бұрын

    I currently have a leaky faucet and want to renovate the entire kitchen. This video helps me see that it's really gonna be more than just painting the cabinets and replacing the sink. Thanks for sharing!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @mickmouse92
    @mickmouse923 жыл бұрын

    During this market, you could remove the cabinets, remove the toilets and remove the entire house while you're at it and you'll make a profit

  • @user-xd3qn6ir7n

    @user-xd3qn6ir7n

    Жыл бұрын

    During this Market you can sell a piece of turd to most people , it has many uses and is relaible !

  • @keeperzero
    @keeperzero3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know that Kenny G was doing kitchen remodels

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    I considered putting some of my soothing saxophone music in the background of this video, maybe next time.

  • @jaxandmore440
    @jaxandmore4403 жыл бұрын

    You did an amazing job! The end result is very impressive. You saved a bundle doing all of the work yourself. Funny you picked that herringbone tile backsplash from Floor & Decor. I was just looking at that yesterday for my kitchen remodel. It's a really nice look for a very low price.

  • @itsteatime6805
    @itsteatime68053 жыл бұрын

    I think I need a Paul in my life! That guy was super handy!!

  • @k8glass
    @k8glass2 жыл бұрын

    So to recap remodeling a kitchen will get you 41k... but a good friend is priceless🌟

  • @sharipott9597
    @sharipott95974 жыл бұрын

    Your video was entertaining, detailed, and thorough! Thanks for the content.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate your positive comment!

  • @jasminevparamore97
    @jasminevparamore973 жыл бұрын

    I love how you ripped out the whole kitchen over a leaky faucet😂😂😂 I mean I would have replaced the kitchen anyway but it’s just funny that it started with a leaky faucet lololol

  • @Mr_I_Eat_Your_Doritos
    @Mr_I_Eat_Your_Doritos3 жыл бұрын

    “I noticed a leaky faucet in my kitchen that probably could have been fixed with a $1.25 pipe fitting but I decided just to gut the entire room”

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol, this comment is GOLD!

  • @nikieltaylor9799

    @nikieltaylor9799

    3 жыл бұрын

    Turned $1.25 repair to 41k profits :) I’d say that’s a good deal.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nikieltaylor9799 LOL! I love this comment! Considering re-titleing the video haha

  • @nikieltaylor9799

    @nikieltaylor9799

    3 жыл бұрын

    TailHappyTV it’s great to see you looking beyond the problem and seeing the potential ARV. How did hold and repair before selling? 6months to 1 year?

  • @hmj.seward2015
    @hmj.seward20157 ай бұрын

    This was helpful. I like how you said things were dependent on each other. I likened my remodel to the book 'If you give a mouse a cookie'. Certain things have to be done in order and they can delay the whole thing. Looks great!

  • @rdot980
    @rdot9803 жыл бұрын

    Me to HOA: "Yea sure, we'll put down carpet...."

  • @tinyearthcreations2754
    @tinyearthcreations27543 жыл бұрын

    Everyone needs a handy Paul in their life. Great video! Very entertaining 😂

  • @chloehelling6859
    @chloehelling68594 жыл бұрын

    How can the HOA determine what happens inside your hone if you are the owner? That’s completely insane! Reno was inspiring!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Every HOA has different rules, so if you ever buy a place with an HOA be sure to thoroughly inspect those documents before signing the dotted line. In this case I was in a condominium, and there is a neighbors unit below the main level of this condo. At some point the HOA board must have decided wood flooring would cause too much noise for the unit below the wood floor, and they revised the by-laws to not allow wood floors on some units that have a neighbor below them. This seems to be a big point of concern in the community recently because many units are breaking this rule, but at the same time wood flooring is very desirable and the original carpets are all pretty much worn out now.

  • @ElegantlyPrecious

    @ElegantlyPrecious

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same too. I thought you can remodel the interior, just not the exterior. Wow, good to know and consider when buying a place with HOA.

  • @sharonhowell582

    @sharonhowell582

    3 жыл бұрын

    I suspect the reason the Covenants and Bylaws stated that no hard surface were allowed in the bedroom areas was noise. He stated that they had to carry the cabinets upstairs. I lived in an apartment years ago and it was awful to hear kids running and jumping on the hardwoods all the time. Carpet is a good sound dampener. The builder could have added more insulation also but the price would have been higher.

  • @CarolCattle

    @CarolCattle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chloe Helling, in my HOA I was able to ask my downstairs neighbor if they minded if I changed from carpet to LVP and was able to install them after getting that approval.

  • @GotoHere

    @GotoHere

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glamour&all You could share walls in a condo or townhouse. Think about it.

  • @susannasolis2864
    @susannasolis28642 жыл бұрын

    OMG, my husband and I are getting ready to do our kitchen on a budget and do it ourselves...I love that you made this video, it gives me hope..Thanks. We just did our roof & the price of materials jumped up in a matter of days.

  • @crescentmoon1429
    @crescentmoon14293 жыл бұрын

    It looks great! I have a galley style kitchen. Never thought of closing the pocket door to reconfigure the layout. My husband just finished updating our kitchen and am very happy with the outcome. Paint, countertops and new backsplash can sure make a difference.

  • @joaniegreen2184
    @joaniegreen2184 Жыл бұрын

    Me and my husband just finish remodeling our kitchen basically doing every thing you did really enjoyed your post! P.s. me and hubby are in our 70s lol. Nice video!

  • @Innovate2renovate
    @Innovate2renovate9 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you. I have never had good luck with SW paint. All our recent properties we have used PPG and have done great with it. That HOA is insane.

  • @thejpkotor
    @thejpkotor3 жыл бұрын

    ‘Let me start a renovation project just before I go on vacation’ 🤣🤣

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol, i've probably had better ideas

  • @lilmamidougiie
    @lilmamidougiie4 жыл бұрын

    Insightful and very honest. Some diy still leave a bit out where it looks toooooo easy.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your feedback! It's all simple in theory, but there always seem to be obstacles that can make it more challenging

  • @vanessamoreno3974
    @vanessamoreno39743 жыл бұрын

    Woot kuddos to Paul the savior! This is a great video! Very detailed, informative and entertaining. I have plans to remodel my kitchen and have been indecisive if I want to do the work myself - (and when I say myself I refer to my Bf lol) or pay an arm and leg 🦵. I think I can go the same route you did and have professionals do certain items. Thanks!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate your comment and feedback! I'm glad you liked the video, and yes, some parts are worth doing on your own, and some just aren't after you consider the cost of tools and the expertise needed... learned a lot in this project.

  • @SA-yp3xh
    @SA-yp3xh3 жыл бұрын

    Another reason not to be apart of an HOA. Not their business what kind of floor you have. Basically paying a bunch of Karen's to boss you around.

  • @JamieModelvsDirector

    @JamieModelvsDirector

    3 жыл бұрын

    😫😆🤣😂

  • @charlesmiscavage6947

    @charlesmiscavage6947

    3 жыл бұрын

    HOA doesn’t have a say in the inside of your house

  • @SA-yp3xh

    @SA-yp3xh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@charlesmiscavage6947 I take it you didn't watch the video. The guy doing the remodel said his HOA said no hardwood flooring. 44s mark

  • @YuhungAndLaika

    @YuhungAndLaika

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not all HOA did the same thing. You need to understand the rules of the HOA before you purchase a home. Some HOA only cares about the exterior and will take care of your yard. Some HOA only cares about your garden and would ask you to keep your landscape nice and clean. Some HOA basically only takes care of your weekly trash collection. Of course, some HOA cares about almost everything and becomes very nosy. My house is in a private and gated community and the HOA only cares about trash collection, the exteriors, and the yards, which saves me tons of problems to take care of my yard (yes, the HOA fee includes the gardening). But my previous home was a condo and the HOA liked to be in charge of everything (and that's why I won't choose a condo anymore........ too much trouble and HOA fees are rediculous high unless you prefer a highrise city view). Overall, I won't say HOA is a totally bad thing but I would say never ever purchase a property without totally understanding the HOA rules.

  • @Lol20300

    @Lol20300

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best comment ever 😂it’s so true. I’m selling my townhouse because of the Karens I live around 😂

  • @maureenhansen3308
    @maureenhansen33083 жыл бұрын

    The kitchen is stunning and the gray paint color is such an improvement.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I agree, the paint was the biggest bang for the buck improvement for sure.

  • @victors16811
    @victors16811 Жыл бұрын

    That RED everywhere! How some people can live like that!!!

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller60703 жыл бұрын

    My first thought was that you have awesome friends to lend their time and tools. Second thought was that you didn't mention the sales commission when selling which I assume took a bite out of your profit. Nice looking transformation. Congrats on getting all of that done in a weekend. 😆

  • @fbernard08
    @fbernard082 жыл бұрын

    That’s an impressive renovation...Congrats!

  • @ladykeraboo08
    @ladykeraboo08 Жыл бұрын

    This gives me hope! We have 9k to gut and remodel our kitchen and we’re doing the majority of the work ourselves to save money but our kitchen is very small so hopefully we can come in under budget

  • @RUGOHAN

    @RUGOHAN

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m planning the same project with a 10k budget. I also have a small kitchen.

  • @jerselicious
    @jerselicious2 жыл бұрын

    one of the best and cost effective kitchen renovation so far.🙌

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @nigelmcgill4916
    @nigelmcgill49163 жыл бұрын

    Dude I’m in indiana and I’m doing the same thing to a house I just bought. Love this!!

  • @coldpizza884
    @coldpizza8843 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I like LVP, but I have spoken those exact same words -- I think, in about 10 years, we are all going to look back at all the vinyl planks and face palm.

  • @FallenRaider22
    @FallenRaider222 жыл бұрын

    Dealing with HOA in some condo's are an absolute nightmare when remodeling. Lucky they worked with you on the floor

  • @torrionsmith4229
    @torrionsmith4229 Жыл бұрын

    3:02 😂 👌 the thought process .. I like it lol

  • @coffeewithdinner5208
    @coffeewithdinner52083 жыл бұрын

    I loved the island, it added more seating spaces.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I really loved the island too, it made a huge difference.

  • @2Peachcobler
    @2Peachcobler3 жыл бұрын

    This is the reason I'll never purchase property in a HOA!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    and definitely something we won't take lightly when considering our next home purchase!

  • @stevep4209

    @stevep4209

    3 жыл бұрын

    RIGHT!!! I'd never live in or flip an HOA regulated property!

  • @EXPLODINGdesk

    @EXPLODINGdesk

    3 жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly. Why would I pay to be told what to do?!

  • @victoriabishop1057

    @victoriabishop1057

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stevep4209 HOA regulated property should give more consideration for health safety and cleanliness than asking to put carpets in the kitchen for germ warfare. I hate brainless pen pushers

  • @wkjeom
    @wkjeom3 жыл бұрын

    An HOA that requires filthy carpet? Unbelievably insane!!!

  • @jbncnow

    @jbncnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats why we got on ou HOA board and got rid f stupid rules like this

  • @MAGAMAN

    @MAGAMAN

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jbncnow Get a group of homeowners together on the board and vote to disband the HOA.I can understand not wanting the guy across the street to paint his house purple (I've seen this), but it is absolutely no one's business what furnishings, flooring or paint I have inside my house.

  • @WarmongerYT

    @WarmongerYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MAGAMAN yeah exactly. Absurd to own a home& be treated as though you're renting. Plus having to pay hundreds of dollars every month to be told what you can do inside your own home& that you HAVE to have carpet. Smh I don't get it

  • @kevinrhodes335

    @kevinrhodes335

    28 күн бұрын

    @@MAGAMAN You really can't disband the HOA in a condominium - the HOA is responsible for the building itself. But you certainly can get rid of idiotic rules like this. We had to do that in my mother's condo that we co-own. I'd love to know the rational for *requiring* carpet. The only thing I can think of is noise, but with that Pergo pad this floor won't be much louder unless you are in the habit of line dancing or dribbling basketballs or something..

  • @aliciab77
    @aliciab773 жыл бұрын

    Whoo hoo Paul 🦸‍♂️ great job everyone on the entire thing.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alicia! We all appreciate your positive feedback!

  • @jw1731
    @jw17313 жыл бұрын

    Wow your condo turned out really good and I like your choices in the furnishing and color coordination. The floor is absolutely beautiful. I wish I could pick this one when I was remodeling my house 2 years ago but the wood veneer ones weren't available in Lowe's then. It seems to be the best of both worlds - wood feel and laminate floor installation. Yeah that was a ridiculous rule the HOA had but good thing you were able to avert it and they were accommodating enough to meet you halfway.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It came out really nice, and it was really difficult to let it go when it came time to sell. Got super lucky with HOA, now onto new adventures on the west coast!

  • @SydneyChappell-qo2he

    @SydneyChappell-qo2he

    11 ай бұрын

    No one cares

  • @melize7035
    @melize70353 жыл бұрын

    carpet is the nastiest thing ever yuck why anyone would make it mandatory is criminal.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    i can think of some nastier things, but carpet def can hold a lot of dirt and dust, and gets gross over time

  • @1995Benzo

    @1995Benzo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noise dampening! HOA wants to lessen noise complaints! Carpets are nasty if the owners are nasty. I live in the Northeast, I also work standing 8 hours on a concrete floor. I want a soft, warm surface in my home and will ALWAYS have carpeted bedrooms!

  • @melize7035

    @melize7035

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1995Benzo I suppose, but as someone with severe dust allergies, carpet will always be a no for me.

  • @e.paradigm7415

    @e.paradigm7415

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree although will admit that I personally enjoy carpet in my room.

  • @hagakuru

    @hagakuru

    3 жыл бұрын

    My guess is that the majority of the HOA admin is 50+. That generation grew up with carpet everywhere - carpet was even pretty common in bathrooms in the 70's. So, for them they think what makes a house is the carpet.

  • @Rivetingtools
    @Rivetingtools3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome Reno! I am totally inspired to do my own kitchen, which is Huge but I’ve got to cut costs somewhere or it could easily cost me 40k! Thanks so much!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can do it! Thanks for your compliments, an yes you need to be careful about costs because they can easily start adding up much more quickly than you initially think.

  • @kikimook6031

    @kikimook6031

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TailHappyTV to order it qôo9o

  • @rpvitiello
    @rpvitiello Жыл бұрын

    Imo it makes more sense to allow hardwood flooring if you install soundproofing underlayment than to require carpet (that almost no one wants and will lower the value of the whole complex.)

  • @kellyhoulton2998
    @kellyhoulton29983 жыл бұрын

    Congrats! You guys did an amazing job. I think it is so important to recognize when it's time to pay for professional installation, and also, know when to ask for help. This was not an easy job!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words!

  • @moneymakingmikeg.9555
    @moneymakingmikeg.95553 жыл бұрын

    Very much enjoyed the video Bud. Very well done on the remodel & on the editing. And... I couldn't agree more about LVP flooring. It will be interesting to see how many YT videos get uploaded over the next 5 yrs. removing the LVP. Hoping all is qell guys.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words sir! I really appreciate your comment.

  • @lomaxlomax6152
    @lomaxlomax6152 Жыл бұрын

    wow, yall did a great job! I'm surprised yall did as much as you did with no experience.

  • @lisaschreiber2893
    @lisaschreiber28933 жыл бұрын

    when they brought out "engineered hardwood" similar to what you're using on your floor today, they said the same thing about that being gone of the market because it would be unpopular before long. it was even a huge negative when you went to sell your house, people thought it was cheap and looked bad. personally, I loved mine because it looked like real hardwood flooring with a fraction of the cost. yours being waterproof is amazing!! mine was not and when we had a leak the engineered hardwood bowed like the deck of an old boat... it was horrible. I don't see any flooring going out of favor with the exception of maybe real wood flooring for environmental reasons. your place is beautiful. well done.

  • @EMSpdx
    @EMSpdx3 жыл бұрын

    1) And that's why you MUST read every page of the HOA agreement. Was probably a rule due to possible noise. This can be adverted with some soundproof underlayerment, but there always be an air gap between floors, and sound can travel from that. 2) Thank you so much for this video! On a whim, I bought flooring, then realized that my cabinets are yuck and the countertops are double yuck. Your video, along with others, has actually reassured in my decisions to go forward with my renovation!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you on the HOA! Also, it's awesome to hear this video was part of your inspiration to move forward with your renovation! Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your perspective!

  • @jennnyandjeffs

    @jennnyandjeffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TailHappyTV Is there anyone below your place? that might explain the rule. And the fact that the units were cheaply built to need carpet. For future reference, there are thick, padded underlayments that can go under wood floors and might meet HOA carpet requirements.

  • @hardknocklifeentertainment1059
    @hardknocklifeentertainment10592 жыл бұрын

    You are hilarious! I love the narration...you have a new subscriber!

  • @LilLoo226
    @LilLoo226 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible work! I know you already sold this lovely condo, but the only thing I noticed that seemed a little 'wonky' was the gorgeous herringbone tile around the kitchen window. I would've removed the wood trim at the bottom of the window and placed the tile all the way around the bottom, both sides and top. You could've used schluters all the way around the window (as you did on the right side) to create a cohesive look. Just some feedback, but beautiful work.

  • @Bobbie_theintrovert
    @Bobbie_theintrovert3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This was definitely inspiring!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bobbie! I appreciate your comment!

  • @King-2077
    @King-20772 жыл бұрын

    Kitchen looks great and you’re lucky you have a friend who helped you install those cabinets. Also the kitchen isn’t that big, you only have a few cabinets installed and there were no floating cabinets too that’s why it’s a little bit cheaper. Plus the help of your friends made this project less expensive. But it’s great you get 41k as profit for the house. Looking at the time this vid was posted, you’re also lucky because you sold the house during the pandemic when it’s a seller’s market.

  • @evah2496
    @evah24963 жыл бұрын

    I was so stressed out for you😂 It came out beautifully and I’m sure was worth every penny

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol, im sorry, i didnt mean to stress you out!

  • @egytpianblu
    @egytpianblu3 жыл бұрын

    The makeover is beautiful!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @LinusLarrabee
    @LinusLarrabee4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!! Very detailed.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really appreciate the positive feedback!

  • @dovesolutions
    @dovesolutions3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @alphaniave27
    @alphaniave273 жыл бұрын

    Great video, informative and fun to watch!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! it was fun to make too!

  • @thehousecrystalbuilt3217
    @thehousecrystalbuilt32173 жыл бұрын

    I really liked your idea of adding a beverage fridge. I plan on doing this in my upcoming kitchen renovation.

  • @allansanchez5031
    @allansanchez50312 жыл бұрын

    HOA rules suck! Glad you were able to avoid ripping the floor back out after all of that work. Also good choice on vacationing in beautiful Sicily!!

  • @MS-fz2ps
    @MS-fz2ps3 жыл бұрын

    "I don't value my time whats so ever" lol!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol, thanks for the comment!

  • @seiph80
    @seiph803 жыл бұрын

    I gotta tell you, your video definitely was entertaining and kept me wondering how the kitchen came out. I'm actually going to remodel my kitchen soon and I'm still debating if I should install the cabinets myself or pay for someone else to do it... I'm kinda leaning towards me doing the work myself; planning on buying RTA cabinets. Thanks for sharing!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you! I really appreciate you sharing your kind words! are you doing upper cabinets, or just base cabinets?

  • @seiph80

    @seiph80

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TailHappyTV I'm actually doing both!

  • @user-db1xp4gs1b
    @user-db1xp4gs1b6 ай бұрын

    Well done!

  • @bltlove2005
    @bltlove20053 жыл бұрын

    Best DIY vid I have seen.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

  • @pound6599
    @pound65992 ай бұрын

    Your wife was so sympathetic to you gushing blood. My wife just told me to get over it when I had a cut that size. I mean, blood was gushing, getting on everything.

  • @osonomeo
    @osonomeo3 жыл бұрын

    Great Job, the HOA should make everyone update their kitchens and increase the value of the entire location (lol).

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol! That would be a better use of their time and "authority"!

  • @lql1094

    @lql1094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just tyranny in another way. I just read a 'Dear Harriet' in which one neighbor quit speaking to another neighbor who shared a driveway. Neighbor 1 tried to get neighbor 2 to renovate her half of the driveway at the same time as neighbor 1. Neighbor 1 quit speaking to neighbor 2 when neighbor 2 said she couldn't afford it at that time. You can't dictate other people's lives -- even 'with' rules.

  • @osonomeo

    @osonomeo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lql1094 Well, sounds like Neighbor 1 is rather inconsiderate and dumb defeating her desires if and when Neighbor 2 has the funds for the driveway. Unfortunately, HOA have the last say,,, which is a good reason why it is crappy to buy R.E. with HOA, for all they do, like keeping neighbors from parking their cars on the lawn, they can dictate small things like what color flowers you can and can not plant in your yard.

  • @roscko5624
    @roscko56243 жыл бұрын

    Lol Someone was being a hater and snitched on you guys! That’s how they found out! I’ve been there before! Only difference is that my landlord allowed it as long as I paid which I did, The neighbors were so pissed and Jealous thinking my landlord was paying for it and they tried to have the installation stopped because they said we were being too loud and they were resting!! Long story short we had it installed, they got mad and called the city to report the work!! Luckily for us the landlord told the city she authorized it and the guys were licensed!! We ended up being able to purchase a home a few years later and those miserable people ended up being evicted due to too many complaints and harassing the new people who moved in after we left!! That’s what happens when you live around nosey, miserable people!! Your place came out beautiful by the way!!

  • @tigerlily1034
    @tigerlily10343 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Good job!👏

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Angie! I appreciate your positive energy!

  • @orteot448
    @orteot448 Жыл бұрын

    Lmao that kitchen decision to remodel was hilarious 😅

  • @SS-ln3dg
    @SS-ln3dg Жыл бұрын

    Great update

  • @ham3749
    @ham37493 жыл бұрын

    We did our whole kitchen for 8,700. But I would never, ever live where somebody told me what I could and couldn't do with MY house! I find it weird that people do this lol.

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a great price! I was skeptical of moving to a place that had an HOA, but the initial reasons I wanted to be there was to go socialize at the community pool all summer long and never have to mow the grass lol!

  • @hungr4anime

    @hungr4anime

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some people don't have the financial option to do so too. Especially young adults looking to get started in real estate and are looking to buy something small like a condo, apartment, or townhome. Those properties typically come with HOA. It's a privilege that's not affordable to many people out there, especially if they don't have mommy and daddy or some large inheritance to subsidize their purchase. Don't be judgmental! It sounds like you were in a blessed position.

  • @ham3749

    @ham3749

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hungr4anime I don't find having someone tell me what to do with my property a privilege. BTW, we are definitely not handed everything on a silver platter. My mom is in a nursing home with dementia, after we ,along with my sister took care of her at home for four years. We both work full time at a grocery store and we scrimped and saved for everything nice that we have! Its fine for you or others to choose to live in a place like that, but I chose not to. No neighbors. Nobody up my butt lol! That's how we like it! Enjoy your day!

  • @hungr4anime

    @hungr4anime

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ham3749 Oh boohoo, do you need a trophy for your sob story? And you totally misunderstood my comment. It's a privilege to be able to go buy a single family residence as a first home purchase rather than something like a condo, apartment, or townhome, where HOAs are common. The entering price point between a single family vs an apartment are vastly different. Also, markets vary around the country. Some people don't have a choice and between renting vs buying real estate, it's better to just buy something that has HOA rather than not owning anything at all. Between last year and this year, real estate has experienced on average a 16-20% year over year appreciation. The inflation has far outpaced wage inflation and savings at this point, so some people just have to settle and put up with it just to get their foot in the door to real estate. Especially the younger folks. A proper 3 bed 2 bath house on a large plot of land in one state can cost about $250K starting, but you can't even get a condo for that price in California. A decent sized condo here easily sells for $400k, and in my specific area, they go for $500K+. Try saving for that on your grocery income and see if you have the ability to choose whatever you want here.

  • @ham3749

    @ham3749

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hungr4anime really because we got our home for $55,000. It depends on the AREA you live in. I don't need trophies or advice from a rude, know it all such as yourself. I dont recall asking for real estate advice from you either. I hope you have a day just as pleasant as you have been to me.

  • @Alexandra_Wolf
    @Alexandra_Wolf Жыл бұрын

    I just turned 30 and honestly COSTCO IS EVERYTHING. I used to be a wolf party girl and date musicians, go on tour with them and NOW I spend my weekends at Costco. I don’t have kids or anything. It’s just the best.

  • @Spencehaney
    @Spencehaney3 жыл бұрын

    Kitchen remodel looks great! Nice job. What cabinets are those?

  • @johnbaumgardner220
    @johnbaumgardner2203 жыл бұрын

    Haha 9:39 “two boxes are like twice as heavy” haha of course. Looks good tho!

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for a comment on that lol, thanks!

  • @marievina5593
    @marievina55932 жыл бұрын

    GREAT WORK❗

  • @ARUNKUMAR-gf3zv
    @ARUNKUMAR-gf3zv4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. Very helpful

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, I'm happy you found it helpful!

  • @CookingWithThatown2
    @CookingWithThatown23 жыл бұрын

    We took a shot everytime you said Europe!! Great job

  • @fischerdance
    @fischerdance2 жыл бұрын

    Thank God for Karen and Paul!

  • @sabrinawhite7185
    @sabrinawhite71852 жыл бұрын

    You did an awesome job! This is why I can't deal with properties with HOA's. I don't want someone telling me what to do with my place where I pay my hard earned money. I would of said I'm allergic to carpet. Doctors orders. Anyways I'm glad you didn't have to pull up the beautiful floors.

  • @brandie1937
    @brandie19372 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @montanacohn1626
    @montanacohn16263 жыл бұрын

    How did you find the deal on the cabinets? Sounds incredible.

  • @wayermane5069
    @wayermane50693 жыл бұрын

    10:34 I see what you're working with brother nice catch!

  • @sortathesame8701
    @sortathesame87012 жыл бұрын

    Can you share the information on the tile you used for your backsplash? I have been looking for that exact thing and no one at Floor and Decor seems to understand what I am asking for! LOL That might be because I am not all that clear on what I am asking for! Thanks!

  • @jesusleon3611
    @jesusleon36113 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if paul already installed his cabinets🤔

  • @faucetmeaning6107
    @faucetmeaning61072 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for informative video

  • @JayLupe
    @JayLupe3 жыл бұрын

    @7:10 when you said paul helped you build the new wall you needed, i thought paul was the little dog haha

  • @TailHappyTV

    @TailHappyTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol! The only thing she helps me with is eating food

  • @d83martinez
    @d83martinez3 жыл бұрын

    Love the remodel. Where did you purchase your backsplash?

  • @felyg31
    @felyg313 жыл бұрын

    DIY - with a huge help from Paul 😂

  • @rexfitzpatrick7087
    @rexfitzpatrick70873 жыл бұрын

    Where did you purchase the herringbone backsplash tile?

  • @akaoke2002
    @akaoke20023 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Where to get that mini fridge that built into the counter?

  • @danilojones1618
    @danilojones16183 жыл бұрын

    Im looking to add some changes to my condo my kitchen the floor add some backsplash I love the mini fridge the condo is 950 square feet i purchased it on September 15th 2020

  • @sofias_world5320
    @sofias_world53203 жыл бұрын

    where did you get the cabinets, what brand are them?

  • @TheTerminator1919
    @TheTerminator19193 жыл бұрын

    Great video but did I miss the square footage of the home and kitchen?