Having watched countless DIY videos for home improvements and repairs, including bathroom remodels, wiring, gas and water lines, electrical, etc. and realizing that about 95 percent of them are either completely useless or missing crucial information it is stunning how useful and on point your advice, recommendations, and descriptions are. Great, great job, as always. PS. My switch plate screws always point up.

This is no joke one of the best DIY videos I've ever watched

I was told by an old plumber that before you caulk the tube you fill it with water. He said a filled tub can settle with the weight of the water and sometimes mess up your finished caulk job.

I have been put in a position where I have to renovate our main bathroom due a failure of the tub drain. I was very impressed with the substance and attention to details that your videos offer and wanted to share what I learned and what I did to overcome some pitfalls that existed in my bathroom that your video did not cover. Like your video, my bathtub and shower are orientated the same way although my main bathroom is on the second level above the kitchen. I found out right away that before we moved in the home was ten years old built in 1990, when I cut out the sheet rock behind the tub and shower faucet to gain access to see the cause and problem to be overcome I exposed a previous patch and when I was able to see the tub drain I found it had been replaced. The tub and shower drain are directly above the kitchen cabinets and now I know why the kitchen was remodeled a few years before we moved in. The water lines for the tub and shower were routed from the side wall away from the shower faucet and around the alcove however where the copper pipes pass through the studs in the side wall, they were not routed through the studs in the back corner to the back wall of the shower, instead they were ran around the inside of the studs in the corner making installation of the wall panel impossible. After pondering how I was going to fix this I decided I would cut the copper pipes where they exit the last stud they were routed through and add pex lines to drop them down to just a few inches from the floor and connect them as they were just lower down so I can mount the wall panel. I also found that the floor at the faucet end of the tub was 1/4" lower than the other end so I had to lay a bed of mortar to remedy this to make the tub level. When the replacement tub drain was installed it was done with a poly pipe kit but was glued so I was not able to remove it. I may end up having to remove the kitchen cabinets in order to access the drain pipe in order to build out a new drain as you did. When I placed the order for all the materials I was sadly awakened to a problem that Home Depot has yet to fix. Until the order is placed there is no alert to inform you of delayed shipping times and locations where the materials are coming from. So the first item I received was the last part I needed and the last part I received was the first part that I needed. One month after placing the order I received the tub and shower faucet assembly and the vanity. Unfortunately, the vanity was shipped without the pedestal feet and this would not do as there is a furnace register underneath the vanity. Needless to say there were many long conversations with customer service that never gave me satisfaction and even when I brought the shortage to their attention on the vanity, they were incapable of offering me any solution that was even remotely good for me. Rather than offer to get other pedestals for the vanity they expected me to settle with a replacement that they had in inventory or wait who knows how long for another vanity to be made and shipped as they said the vanity was no longer in production and that I got the very last one available. Two days later Amazon to the rescue! But Home Depot was not even willing to reimburse me for the money spent to get replacement pedestal feet. I hope to finish the pipe relocation this weekend so I can start re-assembling the bathroom labor day weekend. Thanks for the very informing video content and if you are in the PNW I live in Puyallup Washington and would love to treat you and your family to some BBQ!

Woah Scott! Just finished watching this huge video and where do I even start?! You did a PREMIUM job on that bathroom and for such a reasonable price considering the times we’re going through. I’m also stunned by the amount of skills you’ve got, I wish I could have them too one day! I especially enjoyed the wall color and I personally wouldn’t have done anything different, except for the showerhead which I personally prefer to be a handheld type. Greetings from an Italian guy who’s learning new things about the DIY world everyday and hopefully trying to gain all those abilities myself! Thx for the video and take care mate!

I really appreciate your videos and how clear the explanations are. I also like that when you mess up you leave it in and show how you correct your mistake. It gives me more confidence by seeing that. Thanks for posting this.

great job ! Here's a tip i learned from a old timer pro use a moist sponge to feather mud finish before it dries it will save a lot of sanding and dust .

Some constructive criticism with the exhaust fan: I would have vented through the roof and not through the soffit. I also would have used an insulation ductwork, to keep it from condensating with temperature differences between the hot/cold attic and the inside air.

Well done job. Even with almost double the budget I think it is a great transformation and as you know kitchen and bathrooms are make it or break it for rentals. This is an amazing reference for anyone who have a question or see how to fix or build. Thank you for sharing. A++

Thank you this channel is a goldmine for us DIYers

Hi Scott - I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a minute to say thank you for all the help your videos provided. This start to finish video is exactly what I was hoping to find and really didn’t think I would. And the deep dives were great as well. Thanks for helping me through this project! It would have been much more burdensome without your help. Thank you!

Looks great, The material cost overrun is tiny compared to the labour hours you saved by doing it yourself.

Very informative video. Well explained and video'd. And with the additional in depth videos it just makes it that much better. There is one thing I would have done differently though. Before setting the sink on the counter I would have cut a rectangular hole to include the area of the faucet and drain. This way, if the faucet or drain ever leak or need to be replaced, the sink will not need to be removed since you'll have access from the bottom. Otherwise, great work.

Can’t wait to finish this one. Have an almost identical project to do in the next couple months.

Great work. Doing my bathroom now. Ideal "in-sure" now makes a similar wago connector except there's has a test port for a volt meter to test voltage without removing the wires.

Scott, I appreciated the feature-length, all-in-one project description with reference to the deep dives. Also, I was stunned when I saw the painted walls: I just finished painting the master bath in my home a very similar color from Behr. I am reassured that my color selection has been confirmed by a professional.

5 minute is all I use especially on small repairs like that! Nice video 👍🏽😎

You don't need to wipe down your walls with a damp sponge after sanding before painting. The extra bit of gypsum dust will mix with the primer or the paint and increase the solid content which improves the quality of the finish.

I just started with rental business and a couple of years and I also like #SweatEquity like you. You did an amazing job and I have learnt so much from your channels. Wish I could have you as my mentor!! What a legend.

Wow, this a great result and reasonably priced. Looking to redo my bathroom in my condo and this is great inspiration. Thanks!

As always your videos are so great to watch. I lean a lot from them. You are our man. Thank you Scott.

Hands down best video yet to help me remodel my bathroom. Thanks a lot man you are doing great things 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

YOU MENTIONED THE VANCOUVER CARPENTER! 😍😍😍😍 He's my favorite! That's so awesome!

This is KZfaq at its best! Awesome information and visuals.

I would only do an undermount sink. The protruding ones are problematic for a number of reasons. Also would not do a plastic shower surround. Tile would have been nicer, but the surround looks great when new.

So much good information included. besides this video the deep dive videos he took time to list are fantastic.

1:08:52 alternatively cut a larger hole in the countertop to provide access. If you need to service the faucet, then you are basically undoing all the plumbing and prying up the entire sink. Just imagine the faucet becomes loose and needs a simple re-tighten, now it's become a huge job.

Excellent and very well presented video for diyers!! Thank you so much!!

I’m so glad I found your channel, I enjoy watching how easy you make your projects to follow. Gives me confidence in my own projects here at home. Thank you

This is one of the best videos Ive watched on bathroom DIY!

Great series and wrap up.

Man, thank you! I’ll keep it simple THANK YOU! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Don’t want to miss any of your videos.

Got a bathroom job to do this is very helpful

Any concerns about de-burring a pipe that's vertical? 23:25 when you de-burr, could metal shavings go down in the pipe and then be pushed up into your valve once the water is on? Could you avoid that by using the sharkbite on the horizontal copper and letting the pex do a soft 90 (or do you need a fitting for that)? Great video. Thanks for posting it.

Please share with folks to pull the finish nails by pulling them out through rather back of the trim. That way you don’t damage the face. And I remove the nails as soon as I pull each piece of trim so I don’t step on a nail, most people don’t need to step on more than one nail to never have to go through that again.

Incredible video!!! Thank you so much! 😊

Great video. Don't listen to the haters. Far easier to make a snobby comment than produce your own content for someone else to hate on. Keep up the good work.

Nice work. Gave me confidence I can do mines, maybe not the plumbing part but I'm motivated now

Great video Scott! I was thinking why not cut a bigger hole in your wood countertop to service the faucet. I have learned a lot from the Vancouver Carpenter. He has a great channel like yours 👍👍👍

I wish I could hire a guy like this

I would recommend most people just get rid of the trim as it likely isn't solid wood like this and replace it with plastic baseboards that you can find at big box. They won't swell from the water/moisture over time. They also are nice and clean unlike dinged and rough reused baseboards.

You're on par with knowledge and DIY info. Thank you!

Really enjoyed this. Thanks for the work filming and editing it. Great channel

me gusto tu video y me ayudo mucho. exelente trabajo. gracias

Damn this video is awesome. Had a comtractor eff up the install on my tub/surround and now ive gotta redo it all and dont wanna pay someone again.

Looking to do a full bathroom remodel for the first time and this was a great overview. Will be coming back to watch some of the detailed vids too. Great job on the work and the presentation.

When I built my guest house for my mother, I discovered a You Tube about wet sanding drywall seams. It was like heaven. Very little dust and cut the time and effort in half. Ever tried wet sanding?

This was just great. Sadly I can't do this on my own, so I had to hire some professionals. Your video helps me coordinate vendors and purchase materials appropriately. And that zipwall item is fantastic. I was wondering how I was going to manage the dust in the house when all live here and I have CAC running.

Cool. Prices sure have changed since I use to do this stuff.

Such a great video. Thank you, Scott!

Thank you so this detailed video 🎉

Thank you for all the info and the details are great.

Something I like to do is use the tint for the final color and have it mixed in the primer. Works well unless you don't use all the primer LOL.

Nice job, it turned out great. My only complaint is the shower valve is really low. My feeling is it should have been installed 12 inches to possibly a foot and a half higher.

Thanks for the awesome videos...

Thank you so much! It’s a fantastic video and your tips etc are invaluable, subbed and bell on! I also appreciate the paid course suggestions, it’s exactly what we’ve been looking for; we’re handy but would like to learn, and do more. I had a good scroll, but will go back further, I’m looking for drywall tips, and kitchen reno projects.

Great video. You have a great way of explaining this!

Job well done! Excellent explanation for DIY and price breakdown 🎈

Hi I just want to said thank you very mucht for your videos I had learned a lot from it in this video you commented about some course I really interests in get more information about it please if you don't mind and ones again thank you for your great videos Martha

Great video 👍

Scott, you're just great!

Very nicely done. Your videos give confidence to all of us Diyer to tackle the home projects. The one thing I always run into is where do I throw glass doors, mirror and to along with construction wastes. Most of the time garbage collector do not take them in my area. Any thoughts on what to do with them specially something with glass or mirrors.

Oh man, I've got that same dang yellowy-beige tub 😩😭

I'm only like...2 minutes in, but my house has those same horrible clam shell bathroom sinks 😭😭😭 I'm in the process of recreating my 1983 house while trying to be quiet while my husband works from home. It's been a super slow process, but those horrid counters are soon to be out of here!

WET SANDING IS YOUR FIX NO DUST ANYWHERE

I agree with your final comment on the choice of sink; I think is all looks, zero practical. The splashing is one consideration, but people are careless and the water will be all over the top as the user drips their wet hands to reach the towel. The edges of the sink will catch some of it and that water will run and ruin the top. In my opinion, the design for such arrangement is the biggest, failing item in the project. For a rental, I always think TEENAGERS! What would they do in this space? And you try to take all the precautions ☺️ The looks of the bathroom are a big improvement and looks beautiful!

the cats paw prybar is such a good value when compared to having a actual cat on the job site all day

Amazing Job my friend

Don't hang over the shower flange! It angles the board like you said. Hang up to it and fill with quick set! Mesh tape, top, skim and sand!

Thank you!!!

We are hoping to remodel a 1/2 bath _in the basement_ to also include a larger tub. so.... probably 5k, but not quite sure yet on how to connect the tub into the same drain the sink and toilet are in, under the concrete...

Should I put sealant on the floor base so the base of the tub doesn’t move? There’s a different install on this where they do that. 🙋

This video is helpful in many ways but the one detail I wish you would have mention is telling us (or showing us exactly how) you taped above the shower. Im assuming you used the same method you used above the sink. Mesh tape on walls and paper in corners?

Aren't you going to paint the vanity? No backsplash?

Great job overall. I have doubts on the quality of airflow you'll have for the vent. You had an S shape in the ductwork which will constrict the airflow but is a very small run so might not be as bad as it looked.

Thanks, lot of helpful info. Is there a reason you vented exhaust via soffit and not roof, other than not wanting to.penetrate roof? I always thought UP was the preferred method. Thanks!

Yup, these days, I do pull and replace about $15k , with tile on floor and walls.

This is great

What if I can't get to the pipes to the bottom of the tub

Thank you so much, very helpful!

Won't making the vent go through the soft vent make the attic moldy overtime?

Very thorough. Thanks for this. I might have had a granite top custom made, but that would probably be a grand. Another possibility is to buy the 60 inch top and trim it with a diamond blade in a circular. The man-made cultured marble is pretty soft and will cut like butter.

Very thorough!

How do you feel about caulking the bottom of the toilet to the floor for a cleaner look ?????

I don't understand why you don't need some kind of seal behind the tub spout. Won't water running down the wall go behind the spout and end up in the cavity behind the tub/ shower?

Really interesting and informative video, and I appreciated the deep dives! That said, I'm curious how you patched the ceiling where you removed the old fixture - it looks like there's some kind of texture there. Did you have to cut out to the studs, or did you use a circular patch? How did you match the texture?

Why was there no mortar underneath the tub before you screwed it down?

never heard of velvet sheen until this video lol

Excellent!

Vinyl vent hose isn't always up to code, especially if it's a rental. Not that much more for flexible metal, semi rigid metal, or solid metal.

Great video, love the details! Do you have or can you recommend a video going from tub to shower?

Isn't there a risk of the humid air going into the attic from the soffit? Why not exhaust out through the top of the roof?

Kudos to you.... but my only?? Why did you remove the tank from the toilet 🚽 instead of detach the whole thing together???

How to do porcelain tub and tile walls surround

Why did you need to rip out the subfloor towards the beginning? I just ripped out my tile, and there is plywood that appears to be in good shape. Should i redo mine as well? Great video by the way! Super helpful.

The back of our surround is an outside wall. There is currently plastic vapor barrier covering the stud wall. How do you use adhesive with the plastic in place?

I have a question that may sound absolutely stupid. I've done TONS of carpentry/plumbing/electric/flooring/drywall, but I've MOSTLY worked in existing areas, though I've also helped build houses and not done any of the extra stuff. Do people typically put plywood over the concrete foundation for any reason? My house was built really horribly. Cheapo. Like... They built 30 identical others of my house in one year in my local area. Anyway, the settling of the house has never been compensated for, so I'm definitely just trying to figure out a good way to go about what to do when I finally get done with the other renovations before I go to the flooring.

They told me $9000 just for a new shower so I started watching the DIY videos. I would need a shit ton of new tools too, but I'm guessing I could do the whole bathroom for $5000 .... but it might take me a decade!!!

Love It!!!!