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

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Ай бұрын

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.

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@debbiesittard7653 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@debbiesittard7653 Ай бұрын

@@Madebymick Well deserved. ♥️

@thomassargent6684 Ай бұрын

Or any kind of father.

@sharonromer6606 Ай бұрын

You are a good Dad❤

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@sct4040 Ай бұрын

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!

@barbaraweber3084 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@laceyjane4285 29 күн бұрын

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

@Madebymick 24 күн бұрын

You are so kind, thank you 🙏

@carolyncoombes1730 22 күн бұрын

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

@Madebymick 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I’m leaning as I go, and that’s great to know. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@markchapmon8670 Ай бұрын

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 25 күн бұрын

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

@deeevans324 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Welcome, and I hope you enjoy 👋

@jamieennen964 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@janarixalam5205 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bridgetmorse9395 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Dad is awesome

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@glendawidmer5167 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@piecebypeace69 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thanks Sis❤️

@Tasha-101 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ❤️

@grantlingley1385 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@wprivera Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@eattherich9215 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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!

@ThisWomansBrain Ай бұрын

What a great dad!

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@feliciarichardson5792 24 күн бұрын

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

@Madebymick 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying it. 👍

@mikeweatherly8181 Ай бұрын

Shows how much you love your babygirl. Great job

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

So much, thanks!

@Stella-se1lg Ай бұрын

Great father❤😊Your work is beautiful🎉

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rudygrissom5871 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@carolineslater1731 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see next video..! 👌🌹

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@user-bj5dc3lm3v 28 күн бұрын

You sure are a awesome builder ❤

@Madebymick 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 😁

@johndoesen1718 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@matthewschultz7945 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@sholbk Ай бұрын

Great job!

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@buriedintime Ай бұрын

Did you say “shiz shifting?” Great phrase

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Yeah, it one of my favorites 😁

@ebonylewis1680 29 күн бұрын

This is so amazing gift 🎁

@Madebymick 24 күн бұрын

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

@markfrye9178 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

I definitely do, thank you 🙏

@cajsheen2594 18 күн бұрын

Well! What progress! ❤ XXX

@Madebymick 10 күн бұрын

Moving along 👍

@DNLDVID 9 күн бұрын

Surprised your daughter didn't help with cleaning out the space!

@pioneer7777777 11 күн бұрын

Are you a builder/contractor by trade? Interesting to see your work.

@bridgetmorse9395 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@claymccleery9451 Ай бұрын

You're the fasted hacker in the west!

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

🤠👍

@ninamelsted8702 25 күн бұрын

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.

@Madebymick 16 күн бұрын

Thanks, and you’re spot on!

@trinasyoutube Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@drewjohnson265 16 күн бұрын

Interested in any thoughts you had about removing the fireplace and chimney.

@Madebymick Күн бұрын

It would have made the layout easier without it, but I’m glad I left it. I like what it adds to the overall.

@KiwiCatherineJemma 28 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

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!

@elizabeth-gl8ki Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@iztherelife1340 22 күн бұрын

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

@Madebymick 12 күн бұрын

I thought about that, but I would have pretty much lost the closet. Not sure where else to put it, and I really like the way the place lays out like it does. Thanks for your input. 👍

@NASTYcraftX Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@kevinessick9580 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@johndemeen5575 Ай бұрын

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

@Madebymick 24 күн бұрын

I hear ya!

@cheskydivision Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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👍

@bridgetmorse9395 Ай бұрын

How old is the house?

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

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

@IzzyEatz Ай бұрын

Great idea until you find her a good project to buy

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

That's the plan! Thanks!

@gonefishing3644 Ай бұрын

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.

@Madebymick Ай бұрын

Exactly 👍

@sct4040 Ай бұрын

Or for elderly parents.