tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post1853405511908385947..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: The House Renovation Is Done, And I Have "Before" And "After" Photos! Woot woot!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83326352192147082262018-10-10T01:39:12.740-04:002018-10-10T01:39:12.740-04:00Loved the renovation video and the wonderful chang...Loved the renovation video and the wonderful changes you made. You have some pretty great renovation skills (and you are a lot faster than my hubby and I are at it).Christalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81802203997142944632018-10-05T20:41:51.802-04:002018-10-05T20:41:51.802-04:00I love the fresh neutral color scheme you chose (m...I love the fresh neutral color scheme you chose (my fave in houses). It looks clean and classic, but it could be dressed with furniture/accessories to really any taste. I have a similar color scheme, and all of my VERY mismatched furniture looks equally good in it! (I guess my taste is I'm-cheap-eclectic?) Always impressed with your mad skilz!Texpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951509911859903888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80920264183877974982018-09-28T13:00:12.397-04:002018-09-28T13:00:12.397-04:00Ah, don't worry, that's only one side of t...Ah, don't worry, that's only one side of the closet! The other side has a single dress-length bar. It's the same set up I have in my own closet, since only about a third of my clothing is dresses or long coats, and I hang up everything: t-shirts, short, etc. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20893693106876791272018-09-28T07:14:04.713-04:002018-09-28T07:14:04.713-04:00I loved all the videos from this project and the f...I loved all the videos from this project and the finished product is lovely! I do wonder why the trend seems to be double hanging bars in every master closet. Personally 95% of my wardrobe is dresses; I need that full length! But I'm obviously I'm the minority as I keep seeing it everywhere.Sarah Wolfenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1933210720930085222018-09-23T12:29:09.676-04:002018-09-23T12:29:09.676-04:00I mean, I have a house in Orlando. Ot needs much ...I mean, I have a house in Orlando. Ot needs much lesswork, but 2 awesome geeks and 2 adorable fur babies live here. If you're bored...Mandee Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435596509119636434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-25819045579627262602018-09-22T14:31:57.613-04:002018-09-22T14:31:57.613-04:00Wonderful job guys! It turned out fabulous, a grea...Wonderful job guys! It turned out fabulous, a great update. I hope you do more!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846544336053953928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-42513953775420320482018-09-22T02:00:14.756-04:002018-09-22T02:00:14.756-04:00I just keep hearing Louis Tully's voice saying...I just keep hearing Louis Tully's voice saying "That makes good financial sense, good advice..."<br /><br />Your Pal,<br /><br />Storm the Klingon Storm the Klingonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50106713345699251522018-09-21T20:20:35.277-04:002018-09-21T20:20:35.277-04:00This looks so great!This looks so great!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708328373225037479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77086733740183050342018-09-21T19:37:59.935-04:002018-09-21T19:37:59.935-04:00I love the video of the before and afters! Thanks ...I love the video of the before and afters! Thanks for sharing those pics all in one place.Lizzie Bennetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26070079667924526252018-09-21T14:00:35.562-04:002018-09-21T14:00:35.562-04:00Beautiful work, guys! I second the TrafficMaster f...Beautiful work, guys! I second the TrafficMaster flooring vote -- I've done two rooms with it and it was super easy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80836364847215268092018-09-21T12:33:05.809-04:002018-09-21T12:33:05.809-04:00Impressive! I'm always most impressed by peop...Impressive! I'm always most impressed by people like you guys who can make things look great on a great budget. Anyone can throw money (if they have it) at something, but you guys make. it. work.leslihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17340613970688221409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82624824332515360922018-09-21T12:28:58.725-04:002018-09-21T12:28:58.725-04:00That’s so impressive!! We are 5 yrs in to renovati...That’s so impressive!! We are 5 yrs in to renovations but luckily the end is in sight!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217136533047295252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88680859289232063382018-09-21T08:05:11.799-04:002018-09-21T08:05:11.799-04:00I love this “facelift” project. This is the kind o...I love this “facelift” project. This is the kind of project for most people instead of the “let’s redo the entire home and give the laundry room a marble countertop”. Well done!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11425519673563355155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-16301051712221279472018-09-21T03:12:22.405-04:002018-09-21T03:12:22.405-04:00Aaawww, I love that it's meant for Jen's p...Aaawww, I love that it's meant for Jen's parents <3. And everyone should watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYCj2tXmxvZoD-TqHVBj6ew" rel="nofollow">Drive to Ride</a> videos from them. They're awesome and adorable :D.June Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86968530882446467902018-09-20T19:57:51.105-04:002018-09-20T19:57:51.105-04:00This was a fun project to follow. I hope you find ...This was a fun project to follow. I hope you find great buyers who love all of the improvements!Mary B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10378567309895085081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47321807433747563432018-09-20T17:20:02.875-04:002018-09-20T17:20:02.875-04:00^This. So much this. ^This. So much this. Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592325707308306031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-3973418971490865032018-09-20T17:14:54.118-04:002018-09-20T17:14:54.118-04:00I was going to suggest that they put the EPBOT log...I was going to suggest that they put the EPBOT logo on the For Rent sign. That ought to get it rented quickly...although, perhaps they don't want their renter knowing who owns the house?Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-53582295877983821772018-09-20T15:46:09.171-04:002018-09-20T15:46:09.171-04:00Thanks! That was the idea from the beginning. So o...Thanks! That was the idea from the beginning. So often you hear someone say "This house has good bones" and then they tear out all the good bones. That's a shame. This house had 60 year old solid wood cabinets, why get rid of those? It had good tile and good baseboards and good shutters, and good carpet, etc. If you work around those, you keep the character and save money at the same time.john (the hubby of Jen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346455192176974507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36667272464654885662018-09-20T15:41:45.645-04:002018-09-20T15:41:45.645-04:00Ah, dishwashers. So the short answer is no. There ...Ah, dishwashers. So the short answer is no. There are three things to hook up on a dishwasher: the drain hose, the water line, and the power line. All of those things are simple enough if you're replacing an existing dishwasher. However, I had to cut out a cabinet, run new water lines, run new power lines, and then connect it to a granite countertop. It was WAY too complicated to put in a video. That said, you can TOTALLY DO IT with a little basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical.john (the hubby of Jen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346455192176974507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86858428903628317512018-09-20T15:38:45.833-04:002018-09-20T15:38:45.833-04:00What I liked best about your renovation is that yo...What I liked best about your renovation is that you did it for a reasonable amount and didn't replace everything. So much more practical than what you see on TV!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90086010450495485982018-09-20T15:36:20.483-04:002018-09-20T15:36:20.483-04:00That's a great question. The house had an appr...That's a great question. The house had an appraisal at $192,000 as it was. We ended up working with the homeowner and got it down to $161,000 total with closing costs. We spent $7,000 bringing our total cost up to $168,000. Even if the original appraisal of $192,000 stays, we're ahead of the game. Of course, the original plan is for Jen's parents to live there in the long run but for now, we're going to rent it. john (the hubby of Jen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346455192176974507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68692093606317746072018-09-20T15:32:09.166-04:002018-09-20T15:32:09.166-04:00I just went and looked at that original carpet and...I just went and looked at that original carpet and *spoilers spoilers* it looked exactly like John rolled out a sheet of moss. Horrifying, completely horrifying!<br /><br />In other words, hilarious, as advertised. 10/10!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028810836604804331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-79282399589785834662018-09-20T15:26:54.669-04:002018-09-20T15:26:54.669-04:00Great question. I would estimate the amount and sc...Great question. I would estimate the amount and scope of work would have cost an addition $20,000 in labor. And that's just labor. The materials really should have been closer to $11,000 total but we kept finding amazing deals. $.89 a square foot for flooring, $5 a gallon for paint, $850 for a $3,000 granite counter top. But just to give you an idea, an electrician charges $150 to put up a fan. It took Jen 30 minutes and 3 wire nuts. It really is a good idea to do stuff yourself if you can. john (the hubby of Jen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346455192176974507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-6864251167987190932018-09-20T14:50:45.469-04:002018-09-20T14:50:45.469-04:00Only $7k? You guys are AMAZING.
And the quality o...Only $7k? You guys are AMAZING.<br /><br />And the quality of work you clearly put in is wonderful. Whoever gets that house will be lucky, for sure.C.N. Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088413428235311822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-69892928937226102682018-09-20T12:45:38.605-04:002018-09-20T12:45:38.605-04:00It's so much lighter and brighter now. Those w...It's so much lighter and brighter now. Those walls were so DARK originally. <br /><br />Did you take any video of the dishwasher install because I would love to see that, especially this week when we're looking to replace ours. <br />salamanda76https://www.blogger.com/profile/10567009574833261915noreply@blogger.com