House Hacking A Home For My Daughter Since Housing Is SOOO EXPENSIVE! Part 1

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  • čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
  • Part one in a series documenting the transformation of an existing storage space into an apartment for my daughter. In this video I clear out the space, frame walls, and punch a doorway hole in the brick wall.

Komentáře • 94

  • @laceyjane4285
    @laceyjane4285 Před 7 dny +7

    What an awesome dad, your daughter is very fortunate to have such a loving, caring father.

  • @sharonromer6606
    @sharonromer6606 Před měsícem +54

    You are a good Dad❤

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 29 dny +8

      Thanks, she’s had me wrapped around her finger since the day she was born❤️

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Před 17 dny +1

      My father told me before I entered a local college that he was providing me with room and board. Mind you, you would think he would be proud as I was the first in the family to attend college. I was an 18 year old female, and young for my age, not like kids nowadays. He never helped with the application forms (I asked), and I was only able to pay for 2 applications ($25 each). I got into both colleges. He paid for the first semester, complained, complained, so I took over my own tuition thereafter. I never felt loved. It still hurts to this day. I am telling the world what not to do with your kids.
      YOU ARE A WONDERFUL FATHER!

  • @debbiesittard7653
    @debbiesittard7653 Před 16 dny +24

    Can you just imagine if every child had a Father like this?

  • @barbaraweber3084
    @barbaraweber3084 Před 11 dny +8

    I surely hope your daughter appreciates your generosity and hard work. A father's love is a treasure.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 10 dny

      She definitely does, and you’re 100% right 👍

  • @deeevans324
    @deeevans324 Před měsícem +17

    You have my attention, and now I'm a subscriber and looking to follow along to watch the progress.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 29 dny

      Welcome, and I hope you enjoy 👋

  • @jamieennen964
    @jamieennen964 Před 11 dny +4

    You are all kids dream dad. I hope she knows just how lucky she is!

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 10 dny +2

      Thank you so much, and she’s very grateful!

  • @carolyncoombes1730
    @carolyncoombes1730 Před 18 hodinami +1

    Thank you for clearly labelling your episodes, which makes it so easy to follow along

  • @janarixalam5205
    @janarixalam5205 Před měsícem +8

    Exciting video....looking forward to the continuation! Thanks!

  • @markchapmon8670
    @markchapmon8670 Před 9 dny +1

    The first lesson I practiced a LOT was a broom, wisk broom, dust pan and garbage can are real important if you are doing a remodel project. Glad you left it in the video.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 3 dny

      I’ve actually done better with the clean up since I’ve been making the videos. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

  • @bridgetmorse9395
    @bridgetmorse9395 Před 26 dny +7

    Amazing! Love this whole idea and having the kids close by.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 25 dny +2

      Thanks 🙏 I used to think that when my kids grew up they should move away, and make a life for themselves somewhere else. Now they’re there I really enjoy being close to them, I guess I’m realizing how short life is.

  • @shawnjackson6242
    @shawnjackson6242 Před 23 dny +5

    Dad is awesome

  • @glendawidmer5167
    @glendawidmer5167 Před 17 dny +3

    You make building look easy and I know it's anything but easy. Looks great.

  • @Tasha-101
    @Tasha-101 Před 23 dny +2

    That's a LOT OF LOVE !!! ❤ ❤ ❤ AWESOME DAD!

  • @piecebypeace69
    @piecebypeace69 Před 25 dny +3

    Another great project, everything always looks fantastic when you get done. Excited to see it finished.

  • @feliciarichardson5792

    You're amazing man an amazing Dad I'm loving this ❤❤❤❤

  • @wprivera
    @wprivera Před 28 dny +3

    Very Nice! I just watched all of your videos. You are a very good narrator!

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 28 dny

      Thanks for watching, and I’m glad you liked the narration, it’s really been a learning process making videos.

  • @mikeweatherly8181
    @mikeweatherly8181 Před 15 dny

    Shows how much you love your babygirl. Great job

  • @Stella-se1lg
    @Stella-se1lg Před 17 dny +1

    Great father❤😊Your work is beautiful🎉

  • @eattherich9215
    @eattherich9215 Před 19 dny +1

    That is looking promising. It's great that you have the space, skills and can call on help to create a little piece of independence for your daughter. I'll be tuning in for updates.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 19 dny

      It’s been a fun project, and I’m great full to have learned the skills to be able to help. Thanks for tuning in!

  • @grantlingley1385
    @grantlingley1385 Před 29 dny +4

    Great video and subscrib3d. Of all things to notice but I like how you keep a clean work area. I try to do the same and clean up as I go.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks! It definitely helps to clean up as you go, I think I’ve done a better job of it since I’ve been filming and making videos.

  • @rudygrissom5871
    @rudygrissom5871 Před měsícem +4

    I was really hoping you'd frame up pocket doors for the laundry room and the interior door, considering the limited space....seems like a perfect setting for them. Additionally your door to your shed could've been a 42 inch wide door for moving larger things in and out easily.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 29 dny +1

      Hi, and thanks for the comment👋. I’m actually planning on leaving the interior doorway, and the laundry room door open because I want the mini split heating and cooling system to flow into all areas, and the shed I closed in, I’m planning on installing a garage door on the end later on to turn it into a small garage.

    • @snowygirl131
      @snowygirl131 Před 16 dny

      ​@@Madebymick How hard was it to get approval, permits in your area? Building codes can suck the life out of many dreams

  • @ThisWomansBrain
    @ThisWomansBrain Před 19 dny +2

    What a great dad!

  • @user-bj5dc3lm3v
    @user-bj5dc3lm3v Před 7 dny

    You sure are a awesome builder ❤

  • @sholbk
    @sholbk Před 15 dny

    Great job!

  • @carolineslater1731
    @carolineslater1731 Před 29 dny +2

    Can't wait to see next video..! 👌🌹

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 28 dny

      Glad you liked it! It’s turning out nice, I pretty excited to share. 👍

  • @matthewschultz7945
    @matthewschultz7945 Před 28 dny +1

    Another good video. That opening through the brick wall looked easier on Timelapse than it probably was. I thought you would have to use a demo saw, but I was wrong.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 27 dny +1

      Thanks, and it actually went pretty smooth once I got a few bricks out.

  • @johndoesen1718
    @johndoesen1718 Před 29 dny +6

    Another great video, and I like your videos - the only thing I don't like about them? They're too short! 😅
    On a serious note; Yes it's crazy how much the property prices has gone up, even here in "commie" Denmark! 😁 Here in our socialist "paradise" the young ones can't start on the property ladder if they don't have parents with [very] deep pockets that can help them, otherwise forget it!
    Even in the more rural areas the prices has gone up, because ppl has to move further and further out from the big cities, so that puts a pressure on the market even out there too.
    I must admit, I fully understand when some youngsters say: "Why even bother?! No matter what we do, we'll never be able to buy not even a small apartment, so why take an education? Why study for +7 years to get an university degree, and then be left back with a student debt I will struggle with for the rest of my life, and I STILL can't afford to buy a property, so as said, why even bother?!" 🥺

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks, and I agree that the videos could be a bit longer, I appreciate the feedback. 👍
      It’s interesting to hear about other parts of the world experiencing the same crazy inflation that we’re experiencing here in the states. I bought a lot and built my first house 30 years ago for $80,000.00 all in, that house would cost $450,000.00+ now! How does a young person/couple afford to get into a home? You make a good point, I understand why some youngsters feel like there’s no hope, their goals and dreams have been crushed!

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 29 dny +1

      By the way, the area where I live here in central Utah was settled by Scandinavian immigrants in the mid to late 1800s. My great grandfather came over from Denmark in 1877 at the age of six. It’s on my bucket list to visit that part of the world someday.

  • @buriedintime
    @buriedintime Před 16 dny +1

    Did you say “shiz shifting?” Great phrase

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 15 dny

      Yeah, it one of my favorites 😁

  • @ebonylewis1680
    @ebonylewis1680 Před 7 dny +1

    This is so amazing gift 🎁

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 2 dny

      I’m so happy, that I’m able to do it. You’re so kind, thank you 🙏

  • @markfrye9178
    @markfrye9178 Před 21 dnem +1

    clearly you have a can do attitude, and I like it.

  • @bridgetmorse9395
    @bridgetmorse9395 Před 26 dny

    You make it look so easy. My brain doesn’t work like that!

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 25 dny +1

      Thanks! I’ve been doing it for a long while.

  • @claymccleery9451
    @claymccleery9451 Před měsícem +2

    You're the fasted hacker in the west!

  • @iztherelife1340
    @iztherelife1340 Před 18 hodinami

    I think I would have removed the new closet and reworked that area that was already busted thru Rather than adding another door

  • @KiwiCatherineJemma
    @KiwiCatherineJemma Před 6 dny

    Great going. Where I live, you would likely need a "building permit" from the local council costing about $20,000 , for that renovation. Why didn't you get your daughter to help , as it would help to have a psychological sort of "buy in" to this renovated space ? Is she going to help in some later stages, painting and wallpapering perhaps ?

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před dnem

      Thanks, and yes there’s different regulations, permits, and fees in different areas. I agree on her helping me for the “buy in”. I’m starting to paint now, and she’s helping me more with the finishing. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @NASTYcraftX
    @NASTYcraftX Před 12 dny

    I live in CA, my kids are never moving out.. 😢

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 10 dny +1

      I think it’s our new reality, with prices and inflation going through the roof.

  • @ninamelsted8702
    @ninamelsted8702 Před 3 dny

    Kudos to your building skills. FYI, inflation is a global phenomenon brought on by that pesky little incident called the pandemic. And there aren't that many 20 year-olds buying houses unless their last name is Hilton.

  • @trinasyoutube
    @trinasyoutube Před 19 dny +4

    Very nice considering that in today’s economy it’s harder for kids to move out & make it on their own without working 3 jobs.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 18 dny +1

      Yeah, everything is so expensive! I hope this is a good solution, and will provide her a stepping stone.

  • @elizabeth-gl8ki
    @elizabeth-gl8ki Před 24 dny

    My favorite part is watching you break through the drywall for the door like a baby chick breaking out or the eggshell.

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 23 dny

      I never thought of it that way, that’s funny 😆

  • @bridgetmorse9395
    @bridgetmorse9395 Před 26 dny

    How old is the house?

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 25 dny +1

      It’s was originally a basement house that was built in the late 1940s, the main floor was built in the 1960s.

  • @kevinessick9580
    @kevinessick9580 Před 17 dny

    We can’t even buy an apartment for 65k double that and you may get lucky here in augsburg Germany

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 15 dny

      That’s the way it is here now also. It’s probably tripled or quadrupled since I bought the house.

  • @johndemeen5575
    @johndemeen5575 Před 8 dny

    Cost of everything has gone up. It’s Biden Economics, (you got money) his quote. St.Paul.Minnesota.

  • @cheskydivision
    @cheskydivision Před 28 dny

    Would have been more practical to remove the closet and use the closet door to enter the new area. Or just walk through the closet if you don’t want to remove it

    • @Madebymick
      @Madebymick  Před 27 dny +1

      I did consider that, but it would have destroyed the closet either way, and I wasn’t sure of where to relocate it. I feel like it lays out better with the kitchenette on the end also. Thanks for the feedback👍

  • @IzzyEatz
    @IzzyEatz Před 16 dny

    Great idea until you find her a good project to buy

  • @Teetles_807
    @Teetles_807 Před 29 dny +1

    Turned the music down. Not necessarily for it to be so loud. Your speaking is what we need to hear

  • @gonefishing3644
    @gonefishing3644 Před 19 dny

    And one day, when your daughter has saved enough for a down payment on her own place and has moved out, you will have an apartment that can bring in a rental income during your retirement.