The 10 Difficulty Levels of Home DIY: Beginner to Advanced
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Level 1
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3:20 - Level 3
5:03 - Level 4
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8:46 - Level 6
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11:39 - Level 8
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Hey, Jeff, just wanted to take a minute and tell you thank you for all that you do. When I find myself having a hard time getting motivated- like now with moulding/base boards, etc...- I sit back, have a cup of coffee and watch your videos. I do have an OCD issue with perfect miters, 90/45 deg., etc...and have to be reminded that there are no perfect corners, floors, etc. When it's going to be hidden, never seen, but is structurally sound, then perfection does not matter so I need to move on; it can be easy for me to get stuck on something and forget the big picture. Thanks again.
Can you send us the PDF?
Jeff’s videos gave me, a 65 y/o woman, the detailed instruction & confidence to tile my kitchen back splash. I’ve been amazed at how beautiful it turned out. Thank you Jeff.
That is awesome! You are Awesome Victoria!! Cheers!
I went from literally a level 1 to a solid 8 thanks you and a handful of other youtubers. I am about 3 1/2 years into a full (and I do mean FULL) house reno. There wont be a single inch of this house that I havent laid my hands on. But we are nearing the end of the interior reno and its a model home. Counter tops that are custome heights, hand made door and window trim, new kitchen with pull out cabinet drawers, built ins, etc etc etc.
I do sincerely appreciate all the help man!
@UCzvebY-gLb2pABuu0maDqLA I appreciate that! And congrats on yours as well! Yeah, the thing that was "above my pay grade" were removing two load bearing walls.... Still dont feel comfortable with that kind of project.
Aspiring DIY’er here. Are you in the states , Where do you shop for materials / appliances ?
@Darvin Espina Im in TN. I found that local lumber yards are the best places for framing and other soft woods. Theres a place locally that has the best options for plywoods. Ill still hit up the box stores for certain things like fasteners, etc.
I also drive into MS to a wholesale store for stains and urethanes. They are usually a fraction of the prices even online.
When in doubt ask around. Ive had conversations with people at the lumber yard who told me about little hot spots in my area for awesome deals.
Edit: also check out a habitate for humanity restore if you have one in your area. Theres some great deals on appliances, cabinets, and hardware if you get lucky. But their stock wildly varies from week to week.
I also am a student of CZcams university. I’ve done all through his #7 just from free CZcams vids. Quality of my work is higher than the professionals who’ve worked on my homes (with the exception of concrete work and drywall finishing. I do these but pros do end up with the best finishes).
@patty109109 Nice! Yeah, there are a few things I still suck at. Mainly caulking.... comes out looking ok at best or a mess at worst.
You are one of the best contractors I have ever seen in my life,Jeff
Jeff Thorman, you are gods greatest gift on this earth. From the Jeff-o-meter, to videos like this, you are one of gods greatest creation. You walk on water for DIYers
As someone who decided to renovate their own house, from drywall, to plumbing, to electrical, to tiling and flooring, with barely any prior experience, I can honestly say he's absolutely right about putting an hour of research for each hour of times spent on the project. You can't just watch one youtube video and think you know the right way to do something. Oh and try to practices a task before doing it for real.
As someone who took on the Level 10, I completely agree with all your levels, and all the advise you have mentioned. I did do a couple things along the road, like rebuilt my buddies food destroyed basement (including complete wet bar fit out, and restoration of the bathroom), and built a sauna from the ground up (using a similar idea to one of your shed videos). I'm a mechanical and electrical engineer, so that helps, but all the "build" was really new to me. I'm still climbing that ladder, the one beast I am planning to have done by someone else is the roof. It's just too big to be open for so long. I've built a small barn roof, and the sauna roof since starting this, and they basically showed, they are too big to do alone. Great ranking system you have here! Cheers! Scott from Japan
Man, this channel just keeps getting better and better. Thanks Jeff for all of the knowledge you've shared.
All my life I didn't move a needle and was careless about these type of labors, until last year when I moved in another place and suddenly I got a crazy attraction to DIY and ever since I'm studying, learning and doing everything myself
I might have this inherited from my grandfather who was a solid level 10, I have an obsession of doing things perfectly but it takes me huge amount of time cause sometimes I feel like I'm reinventing the wheel but it's so fun at the same time 😅
I regret not learning from a younger age but when you're a kid ur head is messed up.
Same here. We moved from a house I did absolutely nothing to, to one we've worked on constantly since we moved in and honestly I like certain things. I told my husband I now wish I'd taken building trades in high school instead of cosmetology....😂
All that matters is that you are enjoying it.
You could live another 100 years and still wish you had started sooner because there is always something to learn. We just can't know it and do it all.
Man, this encapsulates exactly why Home RenoVision is my go-to source for DIY help. Jeff shoots straight with honest, sound advice in step by step content. He is honest about what you will need, gives good estimates on costs, time-frames, tells you when you will need a helper, shows you when and where you can save money and where you can't cut corners. He's always encouraging and adds humor without detracting from the attention needed to get the job done. Cheers!
0:00 - Intro - Jeff-O-Meter
1:30 - Level 1 - Paint
2:04 - Level 2 - Floating Floors and Drywall Installation
3:20 - Level 3 - Framing and Trim Carpentry
5:03 - Level 4 - Drywall Finishing
6:10 - Level 5 - Install Tile
8:46 - Level 6 - Exterior Renovations
10:02 - Level 7 - Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical
11:39 - Level 8 - Major Renovation
13:31 - Level 9 - Structural Changes
16:30 - Level 10 - Build a Major Addition
Everything but level 7! I can do 7 but I refuse to do it!!!!
@@smckee9063 Everything up to level 7 for me. I've never done 8 and up.
@@robertgiresi9515 I am a retired journeyman carpenter. The boss made me do everything including concrete!--Retired now😁.
@@smckee9063 Congrats on the retirement!
Thanks for this Robert!
Words of widom. Sobering advice. You may just have saved my life. I was going to go hesd long into a crawl space remodel. A few months of research, I still had something in my gut. This video was the kick in the arse I nneeded to call a pro. Thanks Jeff!!
Thanks to your videos and a few others I had no idea that I stumbled backwards from a level 1 to a level 7 in my first year of ownership of an older (slightly neglected) house and saved tonns of money and ended up with better results in the process.
Out of all the videos I've seen on this channel, this is possibly th very best one. Understandable, not overstated, not understated, and put in an honest and friendly way as always. Thumbs up!
Amazing as always. Learned a lot from your videos and can't wait to see what's to come
Jeff you are one awesome guy! Like others have mentioned, because of you and a few other youtubers i’m a level 6 on the Jeffometer. We have finished our attic in our first house and have big plans for the next one in A couple of months. The whole house needs some TLC and we’re ready and unafraid. We will be using an architect, structural engineer, electrician and masonry tradesmen. But We are confident in handling the plumbing and carpentry. I’ve built a couple vanities and built in cabinets. We are so excited but sane enough to be a little nervous. Thank you for all the effort you put into this channel. Us DIYers appreciate it!
I’m starting my business this year and hiring guys with less experience, Jeff and Renovision have been a great asset to give the guys a reference before starting my projects.
Thanks so much for everything you do! 👍
Absolutely a great video. So informative.
Appreciate all that you do. These videos and others have helped me slowly work myself into being a half way decent contractor.
Such a great video! My husband and I bought our first home a few months back and this channel has been so valuable for us. Thanks!
Been watching for 3 yrs going to join soon!! Best renovator on CZcams!! Period
Why do I love this channel, i had the skills to do these projects but didnt have the confidence and having jeff give me tips how to do the job correctly pushed me to do the jobs i have recently tackled and the jobs i shouldn't do. thank you.
I'm loving this! There was a chat sometime back, seems like yesterday but it wasn't, lol, we all threw out names and ideas. So happy to see this come to fruition. My skills are all over the place on the meter, bits and pieces through about a 6-7. Thanks for all your help and support!
Cheers Mary, Thanks for the help in developing this . Cheers!
Love your videos and follow your channels for quite some time now. I work as a PM for large scale construction project commercial and residential but do rate myself a 7 on your scale... Anything major I will do with contractors right away - think about your investment when tackle more than a bath Reno or adding a couple of outlets... If you get proper contractors you will have a warranty and they will be liable if something goes wrong (insurance cover)... Don't be fooled you can do everything on your own but even knowing the building physics and understanding structures if you make a mistake on your own and even worse without the proper permit you will loose a lot of money and your insurance won't pay and raise your premium 😉 ... Thanks Jeff - love it and great work. You even motivated some young ones to pick up a trade believe it or not
I'm happy being a master level 5 on the "JEFFY WEFFY METER"!!!!! Additions, roofing, siding, and all exterior work is for the birds. It's faster, cheaper and easier subbing all that grunt work out to crews that specialize in these areas. As a contractor I also make sure I get a monetary taste off of those crews I higher for my jobs. I would NEVER suggest a weekend DIYER trying to build an addition on their home or a garage It's just too much work and skillset. I won't even do it and I'm an experienced contractor. TOO MUCH GRUNT WORK for this old man.
Thank you Jeff.
I used do home renos for a living, retired now so i only do them on mine and family’s houses. But I appreciate you encouraging diyers to try to do it for themselves. Contractor prices are getting sky high right now and wait times of a year or so to start a project are the norm. I watch your videos because you’re never too old to learn something new.
Nice to see you again Jeff and crew. I look forward to all ur projects and the lessons learned. Hello from southern Oregon
Cheers Bob, we are really excited about this year. finally getting back to normalish!
I’m #7. Done all the stuff up to it. I agree with your overall levels, btw.
Honestly I think unless you’re into the multiple six digit income-and you’re physically able-these are skills every homeowner should have (or at least a spouse can do).
I’ve an unfinished basement and on the latter half of adding a walled off 90 square foot office. Lumber, electric, drywall, flooring, all in for no more than a thousand bucks. Built a deck last year and saved at least $8k in labor.
Thank YOU for the great advice. Great video.
Great advice!!
Really appreciate the work you’ve done in these videos. “Jeff” great job. You and your film and editing team are amazing! Keep up the good work. :)
Loving this. Jeff is the man.
Love your idea
I love this scale! As a 55 y/o woman, I have completed many updates and small remodels. My 25 y/o daughter and I built a chicken coop and thought that we would be capable to build a tiny house. Currently we are in the finishing stages of building from scratch a tiny house on wheels. My dad of 80 y/o welded the frame for us. Whenever we have a question on how to do something, we ask each other 'what would Jeff do?' We have gained so much knowledge from you, Thank you. It is true that I have spent equal time learning and researching how to do it and best practices for my area/climate. I was amazed that I was at a level 10! However I really don't like level 9 (changing the structure). Thank you again for the practicality and common sense approach.
Jeff - your videos are absolutely life changing! Your videos have taught me so much! I've developed a new hobby, and I've also been able to help some of my friends and family too!
Hi Jeffrey. Love all your videos. My father (professional) my brother and myself have built , from scratch, 2 homes. My dad passed away 18 yrs ago and I like watching you because I'm still learning. A few years ago I bought the family home , that my dad built. I'm doing a complete restoration on it as my family didn't update as the years went on. I still have the pink and blue toilets and sinks. Lmao. My biggest concern is cost. Even doing everything myself , it's still a lot of money. Enjoy everything you do. Thank you. Bee safe !
LOVE this guy! Jeff you rock my man.
I love this channel. The personality makes the information easy transfers.😊
👍 I think it's amazing when professionals understand that education for individuals is not competition!
Thanks Jeff
I like your attitude. Extremely good vibes watching your videos and I'm glad I've found your channel!
Great idea, here’s a free idea for you to use as you wish. Create DIY “kits” labeled with the “Jeff-OMeter” degree of difficulty. Essentially, the DIY’ER can purchase a pre assembled kit including materials and tools with your rating and a QR code linking the customer to your video explaining how to use the kit.
mmmmm
Loving it!
Kind of cringe though. The name i mean.
Thank you!!!!
Wonderful idea! Thanks!
Thank you Joe, glad to hear you like the idea! Cheers!
Hi Jeff, thanks to you and your videos, i've been able to tackle a bunch of projects on my new home. looking forward to watching the new A-Z drywall finishing videos cause all the drywall in the home is almost hung. perfect timing!
Thanks for being such a supportive resource!
My pleasure! Cheers Lauren!
Great info Jeff
Thank you so much Jeff!!! You have saved me so much in so many ways I can't even begin state them all here. My girlfriend and I are in the last stages of finishing up a cabin remodel. When we are done there isn't one inch that we haven't touched. And now its time to order everything for my new tool shed I'm about to tackle!
Cheers!
Love your videos already and just watched them.😊
Best DYI instructor ever!!
Cheers George. Happy to help!
Thanks! You are a great and easy to understand teacher.
Thanks! Cheers to the Woodland Burl!
Good stuff! When we bought our house I was at a 1, now I'm hovering right around a level 7! Progress!
Thanks to you, my wife and I just finished a level 9. Don't worry, I had all the permits, 2 visits from a structural engineer plus the plans. The only things left to do is the levels 1 to 4.
Very Nice. Cheers Jeason!
Yes. Thank you for using the levels to describe the jobs and not yourself. This guy gets it.
Thanks for these videos! I’ve saved a fortune on projects thanks to all your tutorials.
Happy to help Kelsie, best investment a person can make is in themselves. Cheers!
This is our first year doing DIY projects together and it seems like most of our projects are in the double digits in difficulty. :) But, we're having some fun! Glad we came across your channel.
Wanted to say thanks for all your videos. I haven’t watched them all, but they have helped us out greatly! My family lives in southeast Louisiana and Hurricane Ida did a number on our house, there’s people way worse off then us, but still a lot of work had to be done and more to do, but for some of the projects I did myself - these videos saved me in some areas!
Keep them coming!
That is awesome! Always happy to help folks be their own best contractor!
Cheers Jeff always great content
Cheers Stephanie!
The Jeff-O-Meter! Freaking awesome!!
Watching videos have been so amazingly helpful. I’ve taken my skills from like 4 to a solid 8’on most cases.
Well done. Cheers!
I just did a pretty major reno of my basement bathroom, even blew out a wall into a closet to make it bigger. Largely I was successful due to watching your videos, I even tiled the shower myself and it turned out great. I can send some pics if your curious.
You make it sound so easy.
Hey Jeff! Fellow Ontarian here (Manitoulin Island - have you ever been?!) My wife & I watch you all the time. Love your videos. We are both women and are (certified) professional landscapers who have tackled everything on our own (well almost everything - cracking, bowing and shifting block foundation is a little out of our scope). Wish I COVID send you before and after pictures of some our complete home renos and some landscaping projects. I'm sure you'd be impressed. Thx for all the tips and tricks. They really help a lot. Time is money, right. Hope to meet you someday when I'm in Ottawa. If you head to the island, let me know so I can help you organize your time here.
good info, I've watched almost all of your shower build vids, and while I think I could have done my own work `10-15 years ago, all of your help taught me to have the pros do it, thanks
Very well explained Mr Jeff. I like your videos brilliant.
Cheers!
At first, I heard the scale was Jack referring to Jack of all trades. Jeff-meter makes more sense for you, Jeff. I bought a 1890 house last year and have learned a lot. I'd say I'm a 3, learning 4 still, but know how to do plumbing and small electrical changes. Biggest project in the home that we just completed remodeling the kitchen, new cabinets, taking down the 3 layers of walls as they has the shiplap to plaster, then just put drywall over that. I'll send pictures of before and after when we stain and add handles. Quite a difference though as we went from a 18"x54" counter space in the whole kitchen to 25" wide and 20' of counter space, a big difference. I even made a custom cookie sheet cabinet instead of using a 3" spacer.
Cheers Matt, Looking forward to seeing your progress. Cheers!
great video ...
Great video
I love the idea of the Jeffometer! I've already learned so much from you!
Awesome! Thank you!
I recently walled off our upstairs loft to make it into a 4th bedroom, and it was daunting to be doing so many different aspects of DIY. Framing, electrical, insulation, drywall installation, mud work. So many different tools and modes of thinking. It's no wonder many tradesmen specialize in just one area! The one good outcome was it showed me what I was capable of doing, and now I feel empowered to try my hand at other things.
You’re capable of doing whatever you put the time into learning. Most trades aren’t rocket science. They only seem hard because you don’t know how easy they actually are.
If people don’t want to learn then they aren’t capable of anything. If they do learn the. They are capable of anything. The question is does it makes sense to DIY it? That depends on the goal and the project.
thank you for your videos, saved me so much $$$$
Love this!
Cheers!
Love the "Jeff-O-Meter I am a retired/disabled mechanic turned into a 9-10 on the Jeff-O-meter
This channel is the reason I bought a 1920s house. Improved my skills based on Jeff's easy to understand steps and tricks. Anywho, do you have videos of how to work with stucco? Would like to learn how to cover an opening from a window and stucco the exterior to try and match it as best as existing.
So glad you talked about the levels, this was very helpful to understand about the structural engineering. Not that I was expecting to DIY that, but your video is incredibly confirming and helpful so I don’t get too proud about all the things I can do 😅
Great video. Keep it up
Thanks, will do!
I bought an 1890 farmhouse in Iowa. So many issues. I am constantly wondering what I can or should do. I did a bathroom remodel down to the floor joists and extending a wall, but this video made me alert to the fact that I may need a structural engineer for some things. Trying to decide if I can tackle the siding outside. I would never be able to consider these things without your videos. Thanks. You're fun!
Been a member since 2019 I think. Never tried the forums. I'll have to give it a look for my next major project! Cheers
Great Idea,,,, Expirence Matters, I'm Impressed. And Thanks Jeff
Home renoVision is one of the very, very few channels that I can mostly understand what is being said. Something about ole Jeff just comes across. I will never be level 6 or higher but still tring. I have ADHD and major depression issues and sometimes trying to do projects is the only thing keeping me sane, well mostly anyway. Jeff your more important than you will ever fkn know
Cheers Guy, never stop learning. Makes for a much happier life to be always growing. Cheers!
Rofls love you bro, i think everything you say is so spot on!
Appreciate that! Cheers jon!
I love the idea of revisiting your "courses". I will be replacing windows and doing siding soon. Followed by a 3 season deck and then later is going to be finishing my interior with the kitchen and eventually bath. My home was literally a dumpster when I got it.
I know what that feels like. Cheers!
Your videos are great. Just found you recently when searching for how to install pot lights. Happy to know that I’ve done many of the level 1-5 skills. I’ve tiled, painted, replaced light fixtures, installed hardwood flooring, installed doors, installed new toilets and vanities. All while saving a TON of money. I don’t consider myself extremely skilled and learn project by project. Wish I knew of this channel before.
Great Idea ! ! ! Thank You, I am in over my head in projects that need to be done to sell my house, Mr Ancient Prehistoric.
This is a great video! Love the idea of the levels. As a homesteader I have a bit of experience in many of these levels, but not DIY mastery. For example, I can frame and build a 10x14 chicken coop 8 ft tall easily, but drywall is still scary 😅 heck, I have done 2 rooms of LVT and drywall still seems scary
I'm literally that crazy guy at number 10. LOL. He's right about research. I would recommend many years of research - and practice - and don't sleep on the building science. Joe Lstiburek, Matt Risinger, Peter Yost, Martin Holladay, and Steve Baczek, to name a few.
I appreciate your channel and what I've learned from you. Wow, I guess I'm a level 10. I'm retired and I'm building my own house in a 30'X60' steel building using structural steel from Clark Dietrich. Yes, I drew up my plans for the plot, buildings, septic and framing on a cheesy CAD program. I have my own tractor with bucket, forks and backhoe. I've already installed my septic tank, drain lines and effluence line approved by the County Inspector. I have most of my interior framing up and I'm working on hanging the hat channel for the ceiling. So far, I've done all the septic and interior framing by myself. Yes, it's a lot of work. I can't say that my research was one to one or 50 hours for each 50 hours worked. More like 4 hours to each 50 hours worked. There's so much more to do. After seeing the drywall horrors in the house I'm currently living in, storing my stuff, my drywall work is impeccable. Drywall is a long way off at this point. I want to have the pluming, gas, and electric lines in the house for the inspection prior to drywalling. I contacted the electric coop and they said I could run a line from the current meter which is about 90' away from the house. I'm betting the line to the meter, previously installed for a manufactured home, is 2-0 and I'll need at least 4-0 line to my house at that distance. Fun, fun, fun.
I'm at level 4!!! Woot!
This guy is awesome
as a structural engineer i was rly happy for number 9 . Even in my country (Bulgaria) we still in the wild west espesaly in the country site where you build when you have some more money. I have had many time freands asking me why cant i get this wall down or why cant i get a second floor :D and more. I truly like your chanel it gave me a few ideas :)
Cheers to Bulgaria! And Happy to hear you like the idea!
So so so true. As you how to drywall you’re gonna make a lot of new friends
LOL, Right. Cheers Ian!
Great DIY Videos on CZcams
Cheers!
Great great video. I'm a contractor, and I agree with everything except I'd move tile and HVAC/plumbing/electrical to a higher difficulty level. Although anyone can install tile, installing it so that it's pleasing to the eye, and functions well for the long run requires a bit more skill and knowledge. As far as all the mechanical and electrical, I think that the risk of doing something incorrectly that will be hidden inside walls, is a bit higher than what is represented here. I love your channel! Cheers!
I think his rating on mechanicals is pretty accurate. With the addition of the permits and inspections that he mentioned. For the most part, the work isn't hard. It's dirty, uncomfortable, and time consuming, but the basic adding a light, or receptacle, or moving a sink isn't hard. And a signed off inspection will make sure it was done correctly, and up to code before the wall is closed up.
Most of the issues come from homeowners or handy men that don't know what they are doing, and do it anyway with no permit and leave it for someone else to discover.
@@tay13666 good point. I'm so used to waking into situations where no one bothered to check code, or get inspections.
@@WilliesDET I completely understand.
Finishing up the rewire on my own house, and just discovered a lovely little surprise.
Whoever wired the 1970 addition decided to use the ground wire in the romex to carry load :o
Yeah, instead of running 12-3 for the double switch for the two ceiling fixtures in the kitchen, they used 12-2 and tied the ground wire to one of the hot pieces of knob & tube.
Thank goodness it was only a single light fixture and didn't burn the damn house down. Especially since the switch is in a metal box.
@@tay13666 with electrical it's fairly easy to install something, but the difficulty comes in ascertaining problems. Your average Joe will hook up a meter to two wires and when it shows 0 he'll think it's not hot and then get zapped.
@@stylicho The part that has me scratching my head, is I am pretty sure the addition was wired by an actual electrician.
Everything else looks fine except this. It's the only romex connection I have found that wasn't in a box. But the wires are twisted, soldered, and wrapped just like every other connection I have found in all the other junction boxes.
Thanks for your video. My son bought his first house. Turns out the structure was toe nailed to an old, outdated chimney. The house was literally being held up by a handful of nails in masonry. They hired a structural engineer who recommended they go get floor jacks immediately and reinforce the joists. Then he recommended the appropriate steps to permanently fix the problem. Worth. Every. Penny. (yes. The house was inspected by a professional who missed it)
It's a misconception of many that a house inspector before purchase is going to look into the actual structure of the house (foundation and beams are often not visible). The inspection is a visual and they will point out several things unfortunately home buyers lay too much trust in these reports. Don't get me wrong though they are often a good indicator.
Always inspect main drainage pipes and vents in addition to the visual inspection and have a look at the roof if you can see any sagging... This give you a good idea where you are at... Any further inspections need smaller destruction testing which sellers very rarely agree too. If in doubt make a lower offer or walk away
@@MBarram No one moved anything to see the main beam of the house was not properly secured. It was a bad inspection. The lack of support was visible to all who knew what to look for without moving a thing.
@@Chhesterification sorry to hear
Looking forward to the drywall series. I’m building a home office and have drywall to hang in the very near future.
Love the jeffometer
Cheers Eugene!
👋 I love your videos. I’ll like to know if you have a video about changing walls structure. 🙏🙏🙏
The funny part is, I am able to do plumbing and electrical, its the framing part I have issues with, so I think my Number's are a little different, OR its just that I have had more experience with the electrical and plumbing than with Framing and flooring. Thanks for the Video Jeff!
Thank you Jeff. It sure makes everything in prospective.
I still feel like it is missing something in the videos though. For instance if you want to tackle LVP over tile. Haven't seen how to manage the finish to the dishwasher (vertical or horizontal board?). Most dishwasher rest on the concrete itself and adding 1/2 inch on the tile in front of it may prevent the dishwasher to come out if you need to change it. What to do then?
Another instance. If you want to add a door to a den, I'd the walls are too far to fit a regular 32x80 door frame so you have to extend the drywall and frame it. So you have to cut the tiles to do so or can you just rest the frame on the tiles? Depending on the answer it may switch a level 2 project to a 5 and we sure need to know to gauge if we can tackle it ourselves or not.
Maybe a scale with gotchas would be a better idea. If somehow we turn a remodeling project into a renovation project down the road because we didn't think further than the scale you mentioned we may end up in more troubles we bargain for.🤔
For specific, individual issues and questions become a member of the channel - you won't regret it! Worth WAY more than every penny and then some! Answers to many of your querstions can actually be found in various videos Jeff and Home Renovision have put out already but sometimes they might be easy to miss. I find myself often catching a great tip, technique or piece of valuable information re-watching videos that I've already watched more than a few times. But seriously, with the TONS of free information and instruction Jeff gives out, the ridiculously small price of becoming a member - even just to say "thanks" - is a great way to get the individual attention and answers to your specific questions.
*grins* Like the Jeff-o-Meter idea. Catchy, quick, and distinctive.
I hope I'll have cause--and opportunity--to pursue a lot of these ideas soon. ...Though I've not been able to try anything, you make a good case for your ...learning priorities. Best framing or drywall talents won't matter if your paint job looks horrid.