A year and a couple of months ago, we bought a house that had been empty for 4 years and not updated since the 60s and 70s. So far we have transformed the downstairs living area and 2 of the bedrooms (video of them and bathroom will come later)

Apr 19, 2020 10:17 AM

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Original kitchen, with quite a new boiler which we have kept for the time.

Lounge and dining room, electrics were hazardous to health and whole property needed a full rewire. I never want to see another polystyrene tile again as long as I live!

Staring to dismantle the kitchen units and at this point we decided to lose the back door and window and take out the dining room wall.

A little help from my little dude!

Electrics done, wall out and RSJ in, window and door blocked off.

Halfway through plastering.

The lounge with the odd fans blocked off.

Not long after this we had the fireplace updated as well to a wood burner.

And the finished result.....so far, we are going to extend out of the french doors and have an orangery type structure, with bi-folding glass doors opening into the garden. Just some cosmetics to finish now, picture on walls, big mirror above the fireplace etc. I had a lot of professionals in to do a lot of the work but me and the better half did all the prep work, decorating, flooring, skirting boards etc. Anyway thanks for looking. When we finish the first floor I will post again.

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Well and proper fix up job OP! Significantly increased the value of the house I would bet.

6 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 1

I like you included your son on the work. I can't remember ever sharing in an activity like that with my parents. he's a lucky kid

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

6 years ago | Likes 186 Dislikes 0

Love it when a plan comes together! Enormous undertaking and well done. Enjoy the reward for your hard work. Nothing more satisfying IMHO

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Personally not a fan of the featureless, white cabinetry, but massive respect for the hard work and effort put in. Fuckin ace!

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Before cabinets were much better. If anything just reuse the doors/drawer fronts

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fantastic job!!! Recommendation, if you have hard water, look into getting water treatment system. Otherwise it’ll take your tankless boiler

6 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Out about every year or so. I learned the hard way?

6 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Much respect to you all, I know how much work that takes. Looks great now!

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

FANTASTIC job! Well done. I’d love to see the exterior of the house! Backyard and front entry ❤️

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You fucking ruined it.

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Aaah the construction zone looked so familiar...and now it’s bloody beautiful. Excellent job!

6 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Really good job. Congratulations on you new to you home!

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Genuinely awesome work! Looks amazing compared to the before! I wish we had taken before pics of our house. Granted we still have tons to do

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

If this is in the uk you can apply for a reduction to 5% vat for all works

6 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Looks like it is

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Someone definitely smoked in that house...

6 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Original wood paneling... SEXY!

6 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Holy Pixels, Batman! That looks fantastic. Nice work!

6 years ago | Likes 526 Dislikes 0

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Nice to see the crotch goblin join in as well. Learning how to fix a house will serve it well.

6 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

I laugh every time I hear the term "crotch goblin"

3 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

6 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Beautiful!!! How much did that kitchen cost?

6 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Kitchen was about £4300.

6 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

My husband and I can only afford something like your initial investment. It's nice to see the improvements as possible.

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

If I can find a good old house that is overall in pretty good shape and I'm sure the walls are at least not gonna fall off I would want this

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Plot twist: It's been renovated many times but the new owners mysteriously die and it reverts back to the 60s decor.

6 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

should have saved.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well atleast it has a new boiler.

6 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

It was tankless too. Them's pricy but very nice.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

not entirely sure how they work? it heats up water as it passed through? what kinda insane temp would you need to heat flowing water?

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

the water flows through a long serpentine that is heated by the flames/electric element. Works quite well.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I love these befores and afters. Shows all the hard work.

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Those hardwoods are beautiful

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Do I smell IKEA?!?

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You certainly do not!! :)

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

That sofas definitely Ikea. (How is it to live with? We were tempted by it but I’m out off by the lack of an arm.)

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Don’t bother, this is the replacement of our first one when we were in our previous house. Makes a good sofa bed, but not as a sofa everyday

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The foam has collapsed twice in between the seats. It’s only here until we get a new one.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That’s kind of what I expected :( at least it looks good! Great job with the house by the way.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Even better, all seriousness looks great and good work!

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Brilliant effort man. The only flaw, and it’s a fatal flaw, is the ‘All I Need is My Coffee’ tripe next to the patio door x

6 years ago | Likes 290 Dislikes 8

replace "Coffee" with "Tequila" and thats me after work on friday night. i'll allow it

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My man

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Let people enjoy things

6 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 7

Shhh, my coffee and I are having a moment! That’s where I sit just before I start work at 4am most mornings! No noise, just me and my coffee

6 years ago | Likes 137 Dislikes 2

Are you english.somehow it seems like an english home!!

6 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 0

It looks very English. The smooth white cabinets seem very popular there.

6 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Might be Ikea?

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Looks like.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes.

6 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 0

Yeah, "plastering" and"bifolding glass doors" give it away. In the us we say mudding and French doors.

6 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

And garden instead of backyard

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Plaster is not the same as drywall mud.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm American and say plastering... And I second the doors being different

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

@op can you link the dining table and server? Also did you build in the fridge? Or is it elsewhere?

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Fridge freezer is a 70/30 split built into the kitchen with another fridge and chest freezer in the garage, I’ll try and find table link.

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Can’t find the link, but if you search for ‘Brooklyn Oak Soho Bench Dining Set’ then you’ll find them, shop around as some are cheaper. ;)

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Did you do any internal/structural fixing? House that hasn't been renovated for 50 years can have a lot of hidden problems.

6 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 0

Wow! Great job. Home Sweet Home.

6 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

No, we had a full survey done and full electric and plumbing survey and all is good.

6 years ago | Likes 71 Dislikes 0

Did you get everything tested for asbestos? A house that old is more likely than not to have it somewhere.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes, none present.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Structural?

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sweet

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I just gotta say as an HVAC technician I am confused. I see return grills for forced air, a tankless boiler, and a Woodstove?

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Nevermind, I'm an idiot, those were just air exchanging grills. So you have radiant heat with a backup stove.

6 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Haha! Yes, wood burner is only 5kw, but still heats the downstairs by itself. Saves money as the heat doesn’t kick in.

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

How does upgrading a whole house of electrical work?

6 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

In short, replace all the old wiring, sockets, light fittings and fuses boxes. Big job.

6 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Does that mean taking out all the plaster/drywall?

6 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Yes in places as well as lifting the floor.

6 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Are you in the UK? Also is this job expensive? Just gaging what I should expect when it’s my turn

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Depends on the size of the house. But roughly about £3k

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm in the US but it cost us $5500 when we had our 1947 house rewired up to code. It's not a cheap job, but worth the peace of mind.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0