EXCITING SHOWER UPDATES & Working in the Laundry Room | my Total Home Renovation

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  • Today Jay and I are working in the laundry room... finishing up some plumbing and sheetrock! Then, I wanted to share some exciting shower updates!!
    Hey there! My name is Abby and I recently bought a MAJOR fixer upper house. I am SO excited to work on fixing it up this old house and turning it into my dream home. I can't wait to take you on this journey with me! I am planning to DIY as much as I can and learn so much about home renovations along the way. I am starting out totally clueless so I am sure it will be a grand adventure! Follow along on my channel if you want to see DIY projects, renovating a house on a budget, and I am sure a lot of craziness along the way! I'm just a girl with a drill and a dream.
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    Email → adrillandadream@gmail.com
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Komentáře • 132

  • @cathyp541
    @cathyp541 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Such a good man Jay is. So patient and kind. Abby you’re an inspiration to young and old. So very proud of you! Can’t wait to see you in the house living your life and making wonderful memories. Hugs from Iowa and Tennessee ❤

  • @lawrence7065
    @lawrence7065 Před 3 měsíci +17

    I wouldn’t close the wall until you do a pressure test.

  • @johnking8679
    @johnking8679 Před 3 měsíci +4

    WOW, Abby !! I see you have made 188 videos on the remodel of your house !! Didn't realize there were so many !! I've thoroughly enjoyed each and every one !! May the Lord continue to bless you accordingly !

  • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
    @annettecinquemanifalbo17 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Good going! It's all coming together year by year month by month week by week day by day! 👏

  • @gregholl5011
    @gregholl5011 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Jay reminds me of my grandfather! Every summer he would stay with us a week of his vacation and we would work on a project. I remember plumbing, electrical, block laying and closing in a porch. More come to mind as i type this. Jay, you have fone a wonderful job and Abby will remember this the rest of her life! 😊

  • @beverlysearles61
    @beverlysearles61 Před 3 měsíci +27

    Abby, you have received the best education from Jay. You two work so well together. The house is coming together so beautifully. I've enjoyed watching each and every change you both have made!! Keep up the great work!!

    • @kriscraft6033
      @kriscraft6033 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Agreed! When you finish your house, I hope you will start on your addition. I watched your interview and Jay said he’s ready to do another one so I believe he’ll be ready to start another project with you!

  • @margaretmast265
    @margaretmast265 Před 3 měsíci +18

    My, you have a great teacher, don't you??? I just love watching your house coming together. So fun to watch every week.

  • @user-uu7eo9vv3o
    @user-uu7eo9vv3o Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have been watching from the beginning and I’m amazed at what you and Jay have accomplished.

  • @bentleyrichardson4283
    @bentleyrichardson4283 Před 3 měsíci +4

    YOU SHOULD DO A PRESSURE TEST ON THE WATER LINES BEFORE YOU FINISH THE DRY WALL

  • @themainer1267
    @themainer1267 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Being flexible about adjusting your plans as you go seems to have paid off. In particular, putting a bathroom upstairs. Great progress.

  • @russlong7175
    @russlong7175 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Just wondering, I don't remember any comments on pressure testing the water lines before the Sheetrock goes up. I hope you are.

    • @russlong7175
      @russlong7175 Před 3 měsíci

      At 19:50 you answered my question. Putting the Sheetrock up before pressure testing pex fittings is not good workmanship.

  • @a.perkins89
    @a.perkins89 Před 3 měsíci +3

    During the winters my brother would put his dryer hose in a special bucket that has water in it. The heat helped heat part of the basement and the water in the bucket would catch the lint and add humidity to the whole house. Weird, I know...
    Also my son is a plumber and suggested to wait for drywall in case you have leaks. Im sure you're already done by the time you posted this so the suggestion is nil lol😅

  • @MrStan0630
    @MrStan0630 Před 3 měsíci +2

    It would be good if Jay could give a “play by play” of what he was doing. He is a man of few words.

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid640 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Such a great team you and Mr. Jay. He's a wonderful teacher when you have questions. 💝🙏💝 What a wonderful home you are making! Cheering you on.

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons7879 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Great progress on the laundry room, Abby!!! You looked tired today--YOU’VE GOT THIS, GIRL!!! 🥰❤️🏡❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @michaelbissen1946
    @michaelbissen1946 Před 3 měsíci

    There are certain things in life that are more important than others. TP holders are toward the top of the list. 😂

  • @susanstandard8727
    @susanstandard8727 Před 3 měsíci +5

    You’ve come a long way baby!

  • @brendagreschuk-it3tc
    @brendagreschuk-it3tc Před 3 měsíci

    Loooking good👍 Don’t hesitate to cut out some drywall and ad reinforcing for where you want the toilet paper holder. Right now I think you will look in the bathroom right at the toilet paper holder?? Does that go with your design vision? Jay seems to be getting younger every video. He has saved you so much researching and learning time with his experience and knowledge, as well as physical labour😂 I wish I had a “Jay” for all the DIY Reno’s I have done. You both have benefitted from this project.

  • @bellmark64
    @bellmark64 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Looking great. Once you get to painting you will be in the home run.

  • @karengossett1475
    @karengossett1475 Před 3 měsíci +22

    Abby, step aside because this compliment is for Jay. Please tell your wife to forgive me but I have a crush on you! 😂 I just turned 70 and you inspire me to stay active! My father always said that idle hands are the work of the devil and lord your hands are never idle! Thank You 🙏❤️. I love Google 😂 and I LOVE the upstairs bathroom! 👍

    • @dianewilliams9729
      @dianewilliams9729 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Karen, you naughty girl!😅. I think there are others that share your admiration of Jay. I think women would be lining up to take a number if he was eligible but he made a point of informing everyone that he is indeed married during Abby’s question and answer session. It is always nice to be complimented though. I know from reading your comments that you are a feisty one…same here.❤

    • @karengossett1475
      @karengossett1475 Před 3 měsíci

      @@dianewilliams9729 😂 I have a sister named Diane and she would have called me out on this too! 💞🙏

    • @jburch1544
      @jburch1544 Před 3 měsíci +2

      That's why Jay said he's married, he wants cat ladies to leave him alone.

    • @dianewilliams9729
      @dianewilliams9729 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@karengossett1475 I truly suspect you were teasing as I am doing with you and not a true cat lady!😇

    • @karengossett1475
      @karengossett1475 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@dianewilliams9729 I am teasing and thank you for seeing the humor in this. 🙏☺️

  • @ivonearragon
    @ivonearragon Před 3 měsíci +4

    We have one vent on the black water pipes, and it goes up to above the roof so you don't get smells in your house. If all waste water goes to the same place only one is needed.

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 Před 3 měsíci +2

    It's getting there, every little bit helps toward the process. I, personally would have insulated the walls between the laundry and the bathroom. Would assist with sound and since you're in a cold climate, seems it would keep the interior more cozy and bath water warmer for longer, just my opinion.
    REQUEST PLEASE - Since you're getting into purchasing facets, shower pans, etc., all the fun, pretty stuff. It would be nice if you linked the products, where to purchase & cost. Some viewers may be in need of similar items for renovations in their homes, always good to share information. I will be renovating my bathroom later this summer; taking out the tub and installing a walk-in-shower. TY
    It would be nice to see a bathroom get finished, at least a working toilet and maybe a sink. That's a lot of time working on this house without that convenience, time to reward yourself and Jay!

  • @pamwright5126
    @pamwright5126 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Looking great. You’ve put the planning time in on your project and now you and Jay are bringing it to fruition! A beautiful thing. ❤❤❤

  • @michaelbissen1946
    @michaelbissen1946 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I like it..."This is real life." Abby, you're the best!!

  • @legend7ify
    @legend7ify Před 3 měsíci

    .............G;day Abby,
    progress continues apace.
    Cheers,
    Malcolm.

  • @lindastrous5243
    @lindastrous5243 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great video guys.

  • @bobr9895
    @bobr9895 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Abbey you and Jay nailed it again.😊

  • @denitadevereux7724
    @denitadevereux7724 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Making great progress so happy for you 😊

  • @michaelbissen1946
    @michaelbissen1946 Před 3 měsíci

    Love the window in the shower!!!!!

  • @betty1631
    @betty1631 Před 3 měsíci

    It is so exciting to see how far you have come in your remodel. Progress

  • @edwardroberts2997
    @edwardroberts2997 Před 3 měsíci

    ABBY,
    The house is coming along very nicely Hello, Jay

  • @melissaciswhoibe9183
    @melissaciswhoibe9183 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Abby you and Jay are truly a fantastic team! I loved the video! All the light pouring into the laundry room is awesome! That view from the shower is beautiful! I am always looking forward to your next video.

  • @lucyslaughter7086
    @lucyslaughter7086 Před 3 měsíci +2

    So happy for you. Everything is coming together nicely.

  • @ednahoogewind5700
    @ednahoogewind5700 Před 3 měsíci

    A great idea with the shelving in the laundry room!!

  • @diywithtarnya
    @diywithtarnya Před 3 měsíci +3

    I’m so excited for you. So glad you went with the upstairs bathroom. It’s going to look amazing and showering with that view, just awesome!

  • @nhmountainwoman3203
    @nhmountainwoman3203 Před 3 měsíci

    You and Jay are doing an amazing job 🎉 You should put a message 🗞️along with a few keepsake items into a bottle or box in one of the walls before you close everything up …a time capsule for a future homeowner to discover.

  • @leem200
    @leem200 Před 3 měsíci

    Enjoyed it. Happy to see your ok form the earthquakes.

  • @janetrodriguez914
    @janetrodriguez914 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Coming along, great job Abby and Jay. God bless you both.

  • @queenbee1920
    @queenbee1920 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I remember when you first started tearing down walls and the upstairs ceiling was a disaster and I couldn’t visualize how it would turn out. I am loving your charming home so much. I can’t wait to see more. One day it will be finished and furnished and you’re gonna do an amazing job of that too. So proud of you. And Jay is the best teacher. Maybe in the end you’ll throw a housewarming party where you and Jay can enjoy the fruits of your labor, toasting in celebration with your family and friends. ❤

  • @kathy3178
    @kathy3178 Před 3 měsíci +4

    That is a great design you and Jay came up with for that wall between the laundry room and bathroom. It is so much better than having super deep shelves that would be impossible to use. The upstairs bathroom is a great use of the space.

  • @kayeichhorn2870
    @kayeichhorn2870 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You and Jay have come a long way with some ends in sight. You plan is coming into view and looking good!

  • @barbaracarter8129
    @barbaracarter8129 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow , it look great on every video you show . I wish I had a good man like Jay around where I live . I need some work done on my little home ,too . I had a guy come over a week ago an said he chargeds $30.00 an hour . I just abot fell over . No way am I going to be able to afored that . But, great job Jay and Abby .

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 Před 3 měsíci

    Congratulations Abby. It looks great. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lucinaramsey4705
    @lucinaramsey4705 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This home is going to be beautiful inside, I love all your design ideas Abby.

  • @juliedalgardno3361
    @juliedalgardno3361 Před 3 měsíci

    Definitely Feeling out! 😂 It's so beautiful ❤️😍 ❤️!

  • @rosiamorrison6531
    @rosiamorrison6531 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow , This team is bringing it together. So happy your dream house is taking shape so quickly Abby , Jay is such a great person to have working for you . One of a kind on patience and such a great person to just be around. His wife sure has a great companion , they are blessed . Wish this could be everyone's story . I have been blessed just to watch . 💛💚💙💜

  • @Pets-n-Treats
    @Pets-n-Treats Před 3 měsíci +3

    My favorite show is on. Yay!

  • @kathleentinley7261
    @kathleentinley7261 Před 3 měsíci

    It is all coming together just fine!

  • @susanwesterfield6953
    @susanwesterfield6953 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Dear Abby 😁 I'm going to start addressing you this way from now on! I hope you know the pun meaning behind this...if you don't..ask Mom. Anyway..I have done house flips and designing in my day..but the skills you have are unique with much thought to maximize every inch in each space. I can't wait to see your excitement when your home is finished as I'm loving every episode of yours & Jays journey. btw..Nothing is ever boring!

  • @glennw60
    @glennw60 Před 3 měsíci +2

    You need to keep the house neater it makes for a safer work place

  • @CharlenePink-Dufresne
    @CharlenePink-Dufresne Před 3 měsíci +1

    Abby you & Jay have done such a good job on everything. Looking forward to each step. I enjoy watching you learn the different skills. Yes, they may not be fun, but at least you are doing it.😊

  • @user-cc2sy9vn9b
    @user-cc2sy9vn9b Před 3 měsíci +2

    Getting done a little at a time, love it

  • @HaroldMalaby
    @HaroldMalaby Před 3 měsíci

    Looking really good Abby. You should be very proud of yourself. I wish you were able to test the water lines before closing the walls up lets hope they are fine?

  • @bethhoppes6388
    @bethhoppes6388 Před 3 měsíci

    You are making great design choices.

  • @51marshmellow
    @51marshmellow Před 3 měsíci

    Your house is going to be soooo gorgeous!

  • @dianewilliams9729
    @dianewilliams9729 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good thinking about the toilet paper holder. I am having that issue with the paper towel holder.😅. I used a stud finder but suspect my stud finder forgets how to find one (bet Karen could find a stud for me 😉). Upstairs bathroom looks great and that view is so pretty.

  • @joqlady888
    @joqlady888 Před 3 měsíci

    Making Plumbing Great Again.....guess the kitchen and BR will be next. lov from south alabama

  • @Kimella777
    @Kimella777 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh wow 🤩 loving that bathroom upstairs ❤😊the laundry room is going to be great😊this is so exciting ❤😊

  • @michaelbissen1946
    @michaelbissen1946 Před 3 měsíci

    I like the ledge in the bathroom!!

  • @lindahajek5859
    @lindahajek5859 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That’s great you got the shower done!

  • @jackiedennington4872
    @jackiedennington4872 Před 3 měsíci

    If you put the stain on with a cloth it gives a more even cover and no brush marks.

  • @davidluesebrink4659
    @davidluesebrink4659 Před 3 měsíci

    Abby I just got a ad on my phone for a sheetrock sander! Bauer 9" Variable Speed Pole Sander!!!! It looks like it would make sanding on the taping a lot easier! As always I enjoy watching the progress ❤!!!

  • @sharonjackson1445
    @sharonjackson1445 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Abbey my husband I have been Watching you an Jay from
    The very beginning. But
    You are planning
    Those rooms as
    Your vision comes. What you
    Are doing is not
    Easy. Continue
    On your fabulous
    Journey.😊

  • @phyllisstone3089
    @phyllisstone3089 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Enjoy all your videos, soooo much! Don't feel bad, even in the south it got very cold again for a couple of days. Take care and have fun on your fixer-upper!

  • @pinkywilliams8063
    @pinkywilliams8063 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing more progress...

  • @brendarice5287
    @brendarice5287 Před 3 měsíci

    Everything is looking great 😘👍🏻💕🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @ericaeschenbacher4921
    @ericaeschenbacher4921 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It's coming together!!!!😻

  • @deniseroberts460
    @deniseroberts460 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Looks great!❤️

  • @ChuckMcFarlin
    @ChuckMcFarlin Před 3 měsíci

    Good Job Abby!

  • @johnkomosa9508
    @johnkomosa9508 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Abby, I made it back, commenting B4 I watch, looking forward to catching up. Good to hear your voice and see your shining face again. Ps; skip was cracking me up so much, ah ha, , I need to go back and listen to your Dad again as he was explaining the lines and such, with Duke Earl and Baron. (I see your sanding looks great, I always enjoy that smoothened pre-primer look.) 😊

    • @johnkomosa9508
      @johnkomosa9508 Před 3 měsíci

      "Don't freak out but we are making some serious progress here.". Ah ha, I love that statement. 😊. I need to go back and watch again to see some details I missed. One thing I did...notice is you using your toe on the drywall square, also you can hang it on the stored sheet behind the pc your working on, so the square does not tumble over..I guess my bosses beat that in my head which is a good thing, they were picky which I appreciate, because I can cut corners now, but I can always go back to the way I was taught which is good.. Anyways..., you and Jay like mental telepathy, working so much together, you read each other so well, neat to see that. Nice work. Thank you.., your starting to get more experience than your viewers. Ah ha, Carry on. (I have some catching up to do, hello to All, clearing some serious ice this Spring over a foot thick! Snowbanks still 6 foot tall but they are starting to faid, then we get some more, but I enjoy the seasons including Winter in the land of the Midnight Sun.
      Take Care. With Love.

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson6584 Před 3 měsíci +1

    "I See," Said the Blind Man.
    Hello from Brunswick, Maine, US....Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

  • @billiehuskins8129
    @billiehuskins8129 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm jealous 😢

  • @DanielSmith-uf8ig
    @DanielSmith-uf8ig Před 3 měsíci

    Keep up the good work

  • @Dreamworld986
    @Dreamworld986 Před 3 měsíci

    So nice to see you standing in a house with walls. For a moment I wasn't sure where you were. LOL

  • @gaylesmith1738
    @gaylesmith1738 Před 3 měsíci

    This was great! You are really moving along with some fun progress!! I love it!! This is going to be a beautiful house!!! 💕😊

  • @brendarice5287
    @brendarice5287 Před 3 měsíci

    Great job and I loved the video 😘👍🏻💕🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jamesmorgan1024
    @jamesmorgan1024 Před 3 měsíci

    Abby it looks great

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 Před 3 měsíci

    Looks lovely

  • @tammytaylor1278
    @tammytaylor1278 Před 3 měsíci

    I shouldn't feel like this however when you said " oh crap", I felt better.

  • @tammystark6364
    @tammystark6364 Před 3 měsíci

    Good move using the schluder system. Used it in both my bathrooms when I built 12 yrs ago and has withstood two splashing grandkids with absolutely no leaks. And for the piece of mind the cost was not bad.
    Love how the house is looking. You go girl 👍

  • @lindaarmstrongjackman9788
    @lindaarmstrongjackman9788 Před 3 měsíci

    Painting can’t be too far off 🤞

  • @AmericanGiGi55
    @AmericanGiGi55 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Happy day! New vid!

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 Před 3 měsíci

    It is exciting seeing the progress. I was hoping you were going to do your bathroom next. Beautiful.

  • @kevinkieffer7798
    @kevinkieffer7798 Před 3 měsíci

    Vents should run out the roof or have a one way valve so gases don't excape!
    There wasn't a valve on sink or washer vent. It will smell like sewer.

  • @SaraChumley
    @SaraChumley Před 3 měsíci

    Great job

  • @sharonjackson1445
    @sharonjackson1445 Před 3 měsíci

    It's looking great.😊

  • @gracemichelli.2am124
    @gracemichelli.2am124 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome..❤

  • @sheilak4493
    @sheilak4493 Před 3 měsíci

    I am so excited for you!

  • @vernareed2692
    @vernareed2692 Před 3 měsíci

    For some reason all at once I quit getting your yt !! I wondered what had happened to you when I realized after awhile I wasn't getting you!! Now,all at once you come up today!!

  • @Michael-ld2cr
    @Michael-ld2cr Před 3 měsíci

    Miss Abby, in the future, are you planning to install a wood burning furnace outdoors and have a greenhouse, too.

  • @russlong7175
    @russlong7175 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Also not wiring the dryer before the Sheetrock goes up makes no sense either. The rough in is always done first.

    • @russlong7175
      @russlong7175 Před 3 měsíci +2

      All wiring and plumbing should be done before Sheetrock. Pressure testing the plumbing should be done so that if there is a leak, it's fixed before everything is closed in. I'm from NJ and have done multiple jobs like this. I have watched your's and your dad's from the beginning and try not to comment because I learned a lot the hard way. So sorry if I misspoke but trying to save you some work

  • @tammytaylor1278
    @tammytaylor1278 Před 3 měsíci

    🎉yay.

  • @darlenebrowning6832
    @darlenebrowning6832 Před 3 měsíci

    Love it❤

  • @conniemcclure2962
    @conniemcclure2962 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Abby, did you Feel the Earthquake?!?!

  • @williamtaylor2412
    @williamtaylor2412 Před 3 měsíci

    it's really getting their

  • @karenriggle5435
    @karenriggle5435 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Are you going to put one of those trays under your washer to catch water in case of a leak...did you feel that earthquake up there

  • @debbievogt9881
    @debbievogt9881 Před 3 měsíci

    Abby, the weather, everywhere in New York except the Rochester area. We seem to get a coating on the lawn and then it melts in the morning. Been very cold but we are extremely lucky here. No power Outages here either. Plenty east and north of Albany

  • @michaelmaker8169
    @michaelmaker8169 Před 3 měsíci

    We just had a snow storm the other day. 3" wet and heavy. And cold here in New England.

  • @dsparks149
    @dsparks149 Před 3 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 Před 3 měsíci +1