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

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2020
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    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.

Komentáře • 636

  • @TailHappyTV
    @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +11

    See my INVESTMENT PROPERTY! czcams.com/video/5GDgDx4p0m0/video.html
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  • @TheOneCleanHippy
    @TheOneCleanHippy Před 3 lety +385

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +55

      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 Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @bikesbeersbeats
      @bikesbeersbeats Před 3 lety +22

      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 Před 3 lety +14

      @@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 Před 3 lety +2

      @@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.🙄🙄🙄

  • @unslobbify9220
    @unslobbify9220 Před 3 lety +62

    "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
    @thisabledwoman3637 Před 3 lety +49

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @JamieModelvsDirector
      @JamieModelvsDirector Před 3 lety +1

      Yes hilarious 😂🤣😆😅

  • @victors16811
    @victors16811 Před rokem +2

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

  • @princesslopez4335
    @princesslopez4335 Před rokem +1

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

  • @hagakuru
    @hagakuru Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @wandakowalski7063
    @wandakowalski7063 Před 3 lety +62

    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  Před 3 lety +2

      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

  • @masterdrummer19
    @masterdrummer19 Před 3 lety +7

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

    • @llc1976
      @llc1976 Před 3 lety

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

  • @kiayang1992
    @kiayang1992 Před 3 lety +36

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

  • @medic5836
    @medic5836 Před 3 lety +15

    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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @mickmouse92
    @mickmouse92 Před 3 lety +30

    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 Před rokem

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

  • @keeperzero
    @keeperzero Před 3 lety +56

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +13

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

  • @k8glass
    @k8glass Před 2 lety

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

  • @itsteatime6805
    @itsteatime6805 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @SA-yp3xh
    @SA-yp3xh Před 3 lety +367

    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 Před 3 lety +2

      😫😆🤣😂

    • @charlesmiscavage6947
      @charlesmiscavage6947 Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @SA-yp3xh
      @SA-yp3xh Před 3 lety +19

      @@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 Před 3 lety +7

      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 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @rdot980
    @rdot980 Před 3 lety +16

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

  • @thejpkotor
    @thejpkotor Před 3 lety +7

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +1

      lol, i've probably had better ideas

  • @Mr_I_Eat_Your_Doritos
    @Mr_I_Eat_Your_Doritos Před 3 lety +105

    “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  Před 3 lety +11

      Lol, this comment is GOLD!

    • @nikieltaylor9799
      @nikieltaylor9799 Před 3 lety +16

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +9

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

    • @nikieltaylor9799
      @nikieltaylor9799 Před 3 lety

      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?

  • @Alexandra_Wolf
    @Alexandra_Wolf Před rokem

    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.

  • @jasminevparamore97
    @jasminevparamore97 Před 3 lety +8

    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

  • @wkjeom
    @wkjeom Před 3 lety +36

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

    • @jbncnow
      @jbncnow Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @MAGAMAN
      @MAGAMAN Před 2 lety

      @@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 Před 2 lety

      @@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

  • @rpvitiello
    @rpvitiello Před rokem +1

    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.)

  • @2Peachcobler
    @2Peachcobler Před 3 lety +104

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @stevep4209
      @stevep4209 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @EXPLODINGdesk
      @EXPLODINGdesk Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @victoriabishop1057
      @victoriabishop1057 Před 3 lety +2

      @@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

  • @jenniferp7749
    @jenniferp7749 Před 3 lety +18

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

  • @melize7035
    @melize7035 Před 3 lety +102

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +6

      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 Před 3 lety +5

      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 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @e.paradigm7415
      @e.paradigm7415 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @hagakuru
      @hagakuru Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @sharipott9597
    @sharipott9597 Před 3 lety +30

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I appreciate your positive comment!

  • @tinyearthcreations2754
    @tinyearthcreations2754 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @chloehelling6859
    @chloehelling6859 Před 3 lety +147

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +21

      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 Před 3 lety +8

      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 Před 3 lety +13

      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 Před 3 lety +1

      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 Před 3 lety

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

  • @jaxandmore440
    @jaxandmore440 Před 2 lety +6

    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.

  • @oneandonlymarianette
    @oneandonlymarianette Před 3 lety +6

    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!

  • @user-qq3mf8ru3s
    @user-qq3mf8ru3s Před 5 měsíci

    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!

  • @fbernard08
    @fbernard08 Před 2 lety

    That’s an impressive renovation...Congrats!

  • @coffeewithdinner5208
    @coffeewithdinner5208 Před 3 lety +3

    I loved the island, it added more seating spaces.

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

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

  • @pound6599
    @pound6599 Před 28 dny

    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.

  • @lilmamidougiie
    @lilmamidougiie Před 3 lety +7

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @EMSpdx
    @EMSpdx Před 3 lety +3

    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  Před 3 lety

      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 Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 Před 3 lety +6

    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. 😆

  • @egytpianblu
    @egytpianblu Před 3 lety +2

    The makeover is beautiful!

  • @torrionsmith4229
    @torrionsmith4229 Před rokem

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

  • @nigelmcgill4916
    @nigelmcgill4916 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @jerselicious
    @jerselicious Před 2 lety

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

  • @maureenhansen3308
    @maureenhansen3308 Před 3 lety

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

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

  • @roscko5624
    @roscko5624 Před 3 lety

    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!!

  • @Bobbie_theintrovert
    @Bobbie_theintrovert Před 3 lety +2

    Wow! This was definitely inspiring!

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Bobbie! I appreciate your comment!

  • @Innovate2renovate
    @Innovate2renovate Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @fischerdance
    @fischerdance Před 2 lety

    Thank God for Karen and Paul!

  • @joaniegreen2184
    @joaniegreen2184 Před 11 měsíci

    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!

  • @aliciab77
    @aliciab77 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Alicia! We all appreciate your positive feedback!

  • @user-db1xp4gs1b
    @user-db1xp4gs1b Před 4 měsíci

    Well done!

  • @LinusLarrabee
    @LinusLarrabee Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent video!! Very detailed.

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I really appreciate the positive feedback!

  • @vanessamoreno3974
    @vanessamoreno3974 Před 3 lety +2

    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  Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @alphaniave27
    @alphaniave27 Před 3 lety

    Great video, informative and fun to watch!

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much! it was fun to make too!

  • @MS-fz2ps
    @MS-fz2ps Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @moneymakingmikeg.9555
    @moneymakingmikeg.9555 Před 3 lety +2

    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  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @dovesolutions
    @dovesolutions Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @FallenRaider22
    @FallenRaider22 Před 2 lety

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

  • @hardknocklifeentertainment1059

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

  • @SS-ln3dg
    @SS-ln3dg Před 11 měsíci

    Great update

  • @lomaxlomax6152
    @lomaxlomax6152 Před rokem

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

  • @CookingWithThatown2
    @CookingWithThatown2 Před 3 lety

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

  • @orteot448
    @orteot448 Před rokem

    Lmao that kitchen decision to remodel was hilarious 😅

  • @crescentmoon1429
    @crescentmoon1429 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @tigerlily1034
    @tigerlily1034 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Good job!👏

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Angie! I appreciate your positive energy!

  • @jw1731
    @jw1731 Před 3 lety +3

    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  Před 3 lety +1

      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 Před 9 měsíci

      No one cares

  • @susannasolis2864
    @susannasolis2864 Před 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @ladykeraboo08
    @ladykeraboo08 Před rokem

    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 Před rokem

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

  • @coldpizza884
    @coldpizza884 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @Rivetingtools
    @Rivetingtools Před 3 lety +6

    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  Před 3 lety

      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 Před 3 lety

      @@TailHappyTV to order it qôo9o

  • @kellyhoulton2998
    @kellyhoulton2998 Před 3 lety +7

    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!

  • @lisaschreiber2893
    @lisaschreiber2893 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @ham3749
    @ham3749 Před 3 lety +14

    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  Před 3 lety +4

      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 Před 3 lety +1

      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 Před 3 lety

      @@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 Před 3 lety

      @@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 Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @marievina5593
    @marievina5593 Před 2 lety

    GREAT WORK❗

  • @brandie1937
    @brandie1937 Před 2 lety

    Amazing!

  • @osonomeo
    @osonomeo Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @lql1094
      @lql1094 Před 3 lety +1

      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 Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @Merzui-kg8ds
    @Merzui-kg8ds Před rokem

    Love the IU joke!

  • @Ms.reyes17
    @Ms.reyes17 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @bltlove2005
    @bltlove2005 Před 3 lety +17

    Best DIY vid I have seen.

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

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

  • @thehousecrystalbuilt3217
    @thehousecrystalbuilt3217 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @ARUNKUMAR-gf3zv
    @ARUNKUMAR-gf3zv Před 3 lety +2

    Very nice video. Very helpful

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @six16th
    @six16th Před 2 lety

    7:16 "I hope it lines up. If not it's ____ fault" 😂

  • @johnbaumgardner220
    @johnbaumgardner220 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

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

  • @evah2496
    @evah2496 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @faucetmeaning6107
    @faucetmeaning6107 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for informative video

  • @squeekhobby4571
    @squeekhobby4571 Před 3 lety

    Great stuff

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I appreciate your positive feedback!

  • @kuba-xp4mq
    @kuba-xp4mq Před 3 lety

    Wow, very nice condo you have.

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I really loved it and it was hard for me to let it go, but honestly, I don't miss it one bit now 2 months later living a mile from the beach in Los Angeles in a place 1/3 the size and not as nice.

  • @LilLoo226
    @LilLoo226 Před rokem

    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.

  • @allansanchez5031
    @allansanchez5031 Před 2 lety

    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!!

  • @King-2077
    @King-2077 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @felyg31
    @felyg31 Před 3 lety +2

    DIY - with a huge help from Paul 😂

  • @jesusleon3611
    @jesusleon3611 Před 3 lety +9

    I wonder if paul already installed his cabinets🤔

  • @wayermane5069
    @wayermane5069 Před 3 lety

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

  • @seiph80
    @seiph80 Před 3 lety +2

    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  Před 3 lety

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

    • @seiph80
      @seiph80 Před 3 lety

      @@TailHappyTV I'm actually doing both!

  • @Spencehaney
    @Spencehaney Před 3 lety

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

  • @julesfalcone
    @julesfalcone Před 3 lety +2

    You have impeccable taste.

  • @housepimping4947
    @housepimping4947 Před 3 lety

    thanks

  • @patrickwoods2583
    @patrickwoods2583 Před 2 lety

    So you two come back from Europe and have a fest of Pizza rolls, popcorn chicken and fried chicken wings?? :P
    love the end result, tho. Inspirational!

  • @SuchaCaligrrl
    @SuchaCaligrrl Před 3 lety +20

    Goodness, that is the dumbest HOA rule like wtf!! You were lucky that the buyers agreed but goodness, close call.

    • @TailHappyTV
      @TailHappyTV  Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah, we definitely got lucky. It could have been do much worse in a lot of ways, but really we walked away with just about the best outcome.

    • @lql1094
      @lql1094 Před 3 lety

      @@TailHappyTV I can't imagine the new owners actually 'covered' that beautiful hardwood.
      Does the HOA actually go in and inspect?

    • @nannem9716
      @nannem9716 Před 3 lety

      Absolutely NOT a dumb rule. Would you want people stomping above your head 24/7??? I'm guessing not. It's actually a very smart rule designed to protect the investment and quality of life of all unit owners. Also, HOA rules are fully disclosed prior to purchase. Maybe you should think before labeling something 'dumb'.

    • @SuchaCaligrrl
      @SuchaCaligrrl Před 3 lety +2

      @@nannem9716 Thats how I came up with my conclusion... I thought about it 🤔 duh, and my thoughts concluded to this being a dumb rule. They don't live in apartments... which is where your theary would make sense. They live in a condo, there is no one below them... soooooo.... yeah its a dumb HOA rule. It's more dumb that you are not just being told what you can and cannot do outside your home but now the inside too. I can see this being an issue with apartments or even sky rises, but condos, Townhouses, or even brownstones its ridiculous.... I will not challenge you on the fact that you are correct that these rules were put in place perhaps before the community even became an HOA community... but still none the less a dumb one. So, yes people like myself and others would first review HOA rules before living in a community with these dumb rules.... I personally would never live in one, the way HOAs work is that one day this isn't a rule then the next day... well... mother of mine they implemented the dumbest rule and now you have to obide by it... just saying. Don't get offended, we all have the right to our own opinion.

  • @cleopatrabob6111
    @cleopatrabob6111 Před rokem

    Looks great. Sorry about HOA. Hardwood is great when you can afford it

  • @sabrinawhite7185
    @sabrinawhite7185 Před 2 lety

    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.