$6000 house in Japan: Week 8 Renovations

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9 ай бұрын

The interior renovation is 90% complete and now it’s just a matter of finishing touches.
Until now, I’ve spent roughly $4000 USD on renovations. The bull of the costs have been on wood, tools, and paint.
I’ve saved a lot of money because I’m doing this work myself. My dad also came to help for the last 4 weeks and it’s made my life much easier!
I’m very happy with how this has come along within just 8 weeks and the cost of the renovations. Of course, this cost doesn’t account for the 12 hour days I’ve been putting in with not only building but sourcing, picking up, designing, and creating this space.
Loving the project!

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@takaakiyamada5451 Ай бұрын

I am Japanese. One of the reasons this house was so cheap was that old-fashioned toilet. Many Japanese people give up on buying one after seeing that toilet. But you have updated the toilet. Not only that, you have renovated the inside of your house to make it look very stylish and clean. The fact that he was able to accomplish this in such a short period of time is an amazing feat. I think this house is worth $20,000 on the Japanese used house market.

@im.mattguy 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment! It’s been a great experience and my neighborhood is very friendly and helpful :)

@yvonnebirch6026 2 күн бұрын

Very tasteful restoration !

@danpan001 2 күн бұрын

$20k after renovation? In Los Angeles it is a $ 1 M house

@gzubeck3 Ай бұрын

I'm waiting for your neighbors to come by and ask for your guidance in fixing their homes in the area. Absolute steal of a deal.

@user-ib5mx8ro4k 25 күн бұрын

Bro…Japanese will tell him how sugoi his house is then go home and laugh at him.

@felps3213 22 күн бұрын

@@user-ib5mx8ro4k why though? do all Japanese still prefer traditional style houses as much as to laugh somebody off for having a different preference?

@414RobertoLovesShoes 15 күн бұрын

Anyone commenting ignorant comments please go troll somewhere else !! This guys house is superb and Nevermind it’s $10k vested which I’ve spent n shoes in the last two years . Love your house brother , do what YOU like to it 🤙🏽

@im.mattguy 14 күн бұрын

Thank you! The place is incredible and I’m still grateful :) I’ve been living there for about 10 months now and it’s all been positive

@bonnieviolette3766 Ай бұрын

I just found your channel; what a gorgeous home you have created. It is hard to believe you were able to purchase, renovate and furnish it all for such an incredible price, just beautiful!

@sammyso4940 8 ай бұрын

"It was too intimate for me" made me giggle. Such elegant phrasing!

@trishjordan8859 11 күн бұрын

You don't ever have to feel bad about how you choose to live in your own home. Just because it is how it was done does not mean it is the best way, or the best for you. I think it is beautiful what you have done so far.

@yvettechristensen8315 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! I love how you incorporated western elements for your comfort while still honoring the Japanese design. Well done.

@808quake 2 ай бұрын

I am glad that you kept the old toilet door for your laundry room. I remember this kind of door at my aunt house's toilet room. $6,000! UNBELIEVABLE!

@maryannharney5576 2 ай бұрын

Wow, you did a fantastic job on your house. It looks beautiful. I love the new bathroom and comfy beds. Your family and friends are going to be so comfortable and enjoy visiting you. That was a lot of work, but the finished product was worth it. Now enjoy your life.

@Grits-N-Grace4U Ай бұрын

You’ve done an incredible job with this home in 8 weeks! Everything looks amazing! 🤩

@kayjohnson5524 Ай бұрын

This is your personality & who you are. Very relaxing & comfortable.

@mariacollins3058 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love the renovations. It does not look like the same house. Looks and feels like home. Simply amazing.

@villaoceanblue 2 ай бұрын

You knocked it out of the park imo. Well done!

@antonc81 9 ай бұрын

Looking good! Would be cool to find some vintage pieces in a similar green to the kitchen cabinets to tie it into the rest of the dining/kitchen space.

@thecaffineman 9 ай бұрын

Yeah like sort of mid century modern would look great

@eeeeerrrrr Ай бұрын

すごく良い状態の戸建を買いましたね！通常、このような戸建はとても散らかっているのですが、あなたの家は最初から片付いていました。リノベーションも素敵です。

@SmilingQuokka 9 ай бұрын

It's looking so good, Matt. I can't get over how much brighter it's become! You've made it such a warm, welcoming space. I love the repurposed book corner and the big chill out room, and the kitchen/dining area looks like a cosy spot to entertain friends now. Well done!

@im.mattguy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I like how it’s turning out. Had to take a chance with everything because it was quite different with the clutter and mix of styles. So far so good!

@jatinrajj 9 ай бұрын

white was definitely the way to go , everything just looks so nice and refreshing great work 👍(the second guest room is my favourite , it looks so cozy)

@im.mattguy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you :) I might end up changing rooms now and then hahaha

@ryokokirchhoff782 2 ай бұрын

OMG I thought when you said "I'm NOT Japanese and I want to use it to chill out!" and I thought you've got a million other places to chill out and oh nooooo he is going to change everything BUT you did a good job I must say especially bedrooms...very nice! :))

@cromulus5853 7 күн бұрын

This is beautiful. I wish I could do something like this but in a warmer climate. I love the house and its surroundings.

@rockfeak10 Ай бұрын

Wow that looks absolutely amazing. I love how you kept the sliding doors. The lighter colors really opened things up. It looks so homey. Its perfect!

@gemeames1597 2 ай бұрын

Wow, the white paint really opened up the space on the area of the first floor. Also, I really like the color you used in the bathroom. Everything flows in there much better, and let's not even talk about the guestrooms, they look so bright, airy and comfortable. You have done a very nice job on your investment with a small budget. Can't wait to see what comes next.

@aviewer9516 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!! Congratulations on putting together a beautiful home - great transformation! Just curious to see if any of your neighbors asked to see the inside of the house.

@paulsj 2 ай бұрын

Looks amazing. You've done a great job. I'm jealous. The UK has really gone down the drain. I'd love to do something similar.

@usa3479 Ай бұрын

I really like what you did with your home.Very nice.👍

@oops541 Ай бұрын

Love that green color in the kitchen and green trash can.

@KristaCarrington Ай бұрын

Its so cute and welcoming. Just the right size. Im envious. Im stuck here in Philadelphia. That little space with the chair is adorable 😍. You are an amazing decorator for a strait man ♂️

@alanSJ1000 2 ай бұрын

Wow, Matt... It is very coordinated and tastefully remodeled.

@kayjohnson5524 Ай бұрын

I love goggling & learning how to do different things. ❤

@ginty9041 Ай бұрын

Just incredible. I spent 3 months on a ski scolarship in Gunma ken 40 years ago and have never been back to Japan since (even though I have promised myself every year I would return, life got in the way!). I would love to visit your beautiful home and be hosted by you for a ski tour of the area, hopefully I can make that happen (as I am currently spending around $100k for a similar reno of my own home in New Zealand!) We would never get sign off if having done any electrics or plumbing without necessary consents and permitted workmen). Your place looks truly amazing, keeping a very traditional Japanese vibe with western comforts (I slept on futon for my 3 month exchange and never did get a great night sleep!).

@codeninja100 Ай бұрын

Wow you did an amazing job with this place for just $4000! It looks so spacious and inviting now!

@mysterioanonymous3206 2 ай бұрын

Good god that is incredible value... Turns my stomach thinking how much money I buried into my house 🤢

@Bess9779 Ай бұрын

No joke. Here in Florida, you wouldn't get a small garden shed for that amount.

@codeninja100 Ай бұрын

@@Bess9779 Quite literally.

@watcherManu 4 ай бұрын

Im kind of sad that you didnt make some kind of desk- (working)room. I think you know best what kind of purpose your house should have, but just for me i think a desk/working room is key. Overall its still such a nice Renovation / Makeover you did here❤❤❤

@FunkyKiwi7 Ай бұрын

It's a great fusion of both cultures. Well done. I love what you've done.

@JMac-27 2 күн бұрын

Just happened on your video after you purchased this amazing home. I'm so happy with the bits you kept original. It's lovely and I'd love to live there myself, just perfection. I'd be more than thrilled to call this home permanently. This is just a dream! ❤

@im.mattguy Күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@Schatzie301 Ай бұрын

You say you aren’t a designer but you could fool me. Looks absolutely fabulous.

@lotusdevi 8 ай бұрын

Well done on such an effort and result in just 8 weeks !

@cecilev.9253 5 сағат бұрын

Absolutely wonderful! you made a great job. Artistic and comfortable. Japanese and yet it is your style. Love the slide doors and the white painting plus the kitchen and the mountains on the wall :)

@bernieroses718 2 ай бұрын

The house looks great! Well done 👍🏻

@saraocampo9066 Ай бұрын

Love the light you give to the place peinting in white look clean and fresh

@IslandGirl7215 5 күн бұрын

Are you going to paint the walls in the toilet room and above the sink? You should do some funky peel and stick wallpaper on your shelf in the kitchen that is pressed composit wood

@SHIGUEMY 4 күн бұрын

I was fascinated by your remodel! ❤ You are very lucky to find a house for that price! I hope I can find one too and remodel it.😊😊😊😊😊

@anacrouch7865 9 ай бұрын

What a great change! Looks fresh and updated. Very welcoming home!

@nancysmith9425 Ай бұрын

IHAVE A FEELING YOU ARE A NATURAL AT RENOS & WILL CONTINUE TO DO MANY MORE OVER THE WORLD, SKIING NEW SLOPES!! HAPPENED SO QUICKLY, HAD TO HAVE HELP......JUSTREAD more..YOU EXPLAIN YOU WORKED 12 HR DAYS, YOUR AWESOME DAD HELPED FOR WEEKS. NOW I KNOW WHERE YOUR TALENT COMES FROM!! HE MUST BE PROUD OF YOU!!!GRMA NAN ❤

@charliecroker2541 2 ай бұрын

Hats off to you, you have done well. I saw the first video and thought WTF you thinking but I see has turned out well. Enjoy

@inolagranville7832 Ай бұрын

Your house is beautiful and be proud about whatever you do and you don’t have to make an excuse to anybody. This is what you want and how you wanna live, but it looks awesome and very much to be proud of all your work and how it turned out very very comfortable and suitable for your needs.

@user-tf7vy8li7d 5 күн бұрын

Your guest will be so lucky to stay with you in your beautiful house. I wish I was your friend. 😂😂😂

@deborahfoss904 Ай бұрын

Lovely home, simple and what a steal. I would go for something like this as a holiday destination.

@drummerlovesbookworm9738 Ай бұрын

I don't know what to think. It's quite eclectic. Hopefully, it's serviceable for you.

@60vik Ай бұрын

loved to see how its changed! thank you

@barbarawinters2657 Ай бұрын

Beautiful renovation. Great lights everywhere and every room is cozy and welcoming. I wish you all the best!

@perlitacardenas8067 Ай бұрын

Looks good after the renovation!! You got the house cheap at USD6000. I like your video showing the before and after renovation. Cost to renovate is reasonable I think. Enjoy your house. Enjoy Japan, such a beautiful and safe country!

@joanmaxine1 Ай бұрын

Very clean looking and cozy.

@Limastudent 6 ай бұрын

You did a great job. Your house is very beautiful. You should be so proud.

@debraanderson8893 Ай бұрын

I am beyond impressed to how that house looks now and how it looked when you walk through the door. Very well done.

@weirdandwow Ай бұрын

Well done, this is awesome what you have done with your house.

@xile_hc Ай бұрын

Your camera and audio has made just as much of an improvement since day 1!

@rebeccavelayas8868 Ай бұрын

I think you have done a marvelous job on the renovation. The house needs to feel like your home so change as needed to get that feeling.

@tracyannfarwell2657 2 ай бұрын

That place is beautiful!

@catbrat610 16 күн бұрын

I really love what you’ve done to your house. In the US it would be worth at least $100,000.

@im.mattguy 14 күн бұрын

Coming up to 10 months and still very happy :)

@suziconfuzi5034 Ай бұрын

Lovely find for you. Please don’t paint the ceilings or the doors white. They are beautifully authentic as is.

@jamesbell6203 9 күн бұрын

You've done a great job, it looks so good and comfortable. I love that you kept the screens in the bedroom, was hoping you'd keep those from previous videos. Enjoy your beautiful home!

@im.mattguy 6 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@lisamcneil5471 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love your renovations. Beautiful, tasteful and personal.

@coudramackey1868 9 ай бұрын

I love all that you've done with your home.

@im.mattguy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@marshafick4006 6 күн бұрын

Your home is beautiful and peaceful! Please add some decent bedside lighting, and a lamp in sitting room for those who like to read. You’ve done such a good job!💛

@starlight5655 Ай бұрын

Well done. What a triumph!

@MsJudiV 2 ай бұрын

Lovely job!! So light and bright and a wonderful aesthetic. Nice work!!

@barbaraglover4451 Ай бұрын

I really love this house

@firedancingphoenix 9 ай бұрын

Just found your Channel and binged all your episodes of your house renovation... great work matt ! The house looks amazing.

@MadAudi 2 күн бұрын

You’ve been blessed. Great home!

@chikatoo 8 ай бұрын

Looks amazing!

@colep1527 9 ай бұрын

You’ve done a wonderful job!! The house looks amazing

@simonfraser1491 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful kitchen. Couldnt imagine how you'd beautify it, but you managed to do it! Congrats

@paulinewong5906 13 күн бұрын

Wow what a transformation, nice

@bonriver9420 Ай бұрын

You've done an amazing job on this renovation. The house is beautiful, bright and welcoming.

@jcolucci1289 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done Matt! I am sure you have great memories there! A cool project to do - as a coffee table book is a picture book of how the house was when you purchased it. Before and after pictures. 😊

@im.mattguy 9 ай бұрын

Awesome idea! Taking note :)

@JudyArroyo-uo4sg Ай бұрын

Great job !

@kayjohnson5524 Ай бұрын

Wow !! The kitchen !! You really opened it up ! It looks great !!!

@vickiblausey8349 Ай бұрын

Look's GREAT!! Love what you did to the place!! Very Serene. 😊

@kayjohnson5524 Ай бұрын

Love it !!

@robinsee4164 Ай бұрын

Looks great

@genevieveladier3053 3 күн бұрын

absolutely fantastic! I love what you did with the house so far.

@denisereginasiega6527 Ай бұрын

Amazing. Congrats 🎉🎉

@saraortiz7818 Ай бұрын

Love the open flow.. that reading alcove is just right .. your downstairs bedroom has such space and tranquility.. Yes! For your bathrooms.. The white walls are giving a clean open feeling! The kitchen is so workable.. Noticed you have a small fridge for its saving space.. Enjoy.. Looking forward to more videos.. 👏🥰

@BubblesMcGhee Ай бұрын

It looks amazing!! Congrats!!

@rediscovering_tanyah Ай бұрын

Great video i love the renovations

@rickeylucero3955 Ай бұрын

Well done!!

@trinaschneider5883 25 күн бұрын

Excellent investment - I love how you’ve made it your own!

@americaninthailand8760 Ай бұрын

Looks great!

@jko8888 9 ай бұрын

This is great. Congratulations and well done! I agree with all the decisions you made. Not a fan of that glass table, but I understand why you chose it. Curious to see your plans for the garden and shed next. Also curious about your winter heating situation.

@im.mattguy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Probably leave the shed and garden for next season. Winter heating will be city gas. I have quite a few gas outlets around the house and I’ve been told by the neighbours that it’s the most cost efficient:)

@camperdane Ай бұрын

Looks great, nicely done!

@scottcarroll4744 Ай бұрын

Looks great! Well done!

@kayjohnson5524 Ай бұрын

You are doing a wonderful job.

@lorettatate1092 Ай бұрын

I like what you have done

@tonyaguley5627 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoying Matt s videos. He is so calm, love his soothing voice, where is your accent from. I thought Australian but I can hear something else. I m new to this channel and look forward to working through the videos from the past 6 mths or so.

@normanrowe2831 Ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration.

@amiriri_8120 5 күн бұрын

I just found your channel watched the first tour of this house of yours when you got your keys. Soni look for this part where you renovated it. I love what you did to your house , its a new feel of fresh air.

@im.mattguy Күн бұрын

Thank you!! :)

@Dubu131 9 ай бұрын

It looks so great!

@im.mattguy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! :)

@NastyNakedRonPopeil 2 ай бұрын

Really liked those vintage green cabinets in the kitchen. Glad you kept them. I don't like the excessive OSB. I know it's hip in Japan now, but it just looks like an unfinished, cheaply built suburban house in the US. But also I like that you kept those open arches between the rooms on the second floor. Kinda a cool unique feature.