This Old GR House - renovating an old house in Grand Rapids Michigan
This Old GR House - Renovating An Old House In Grand Rapids Michigan
These are the adventures of Andy Dragt fixing up a 100 year old house in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We're completely remodeling about every square foot and I'm sure I'll learn a lot along the way... I hope that by vlogging the project, you might learn something too.
We have Drywall and Stuff
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I know it’s been a long time, but here’s a complete update of where we’re at. All the inspections went well and I’ve insulated and hung around 4000 square feet of drywall. I’m currently working on hanging the ...
We have Drywall and Stuff
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I know it’s been a long time, but here’s a complete update of where we’re at. All the inspections went well and I’ve insulated and hung around 4000 square feet of drywall. I’m currently working on hanging the ...
New Windows! [VIDEO]
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Norandex delivered 23 new windows yesterday and since my Dad was over today helping out, I decided to get a few installed…
New Windows! [VIDEO]
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Norandex delivered 23 new windows yesterday and since my Dad was over today helping out, I decided to get a few installed…
rough openings, closets and roofs [VIDEO]
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A lot has been happening (I’m spending 50+ hours a week right now)! we’ve got windows coming this week and I’ve been meeting with insulation contractors to try to work a way to use foam. I’ve got my electrical ...
rough openings, closets and roofs [VIDEO]
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A lot has been happening (I’m spending 50+ hours a week right now)! we’ve got windows coming this week and I’ve been meeting with insulation contractors to try to work a way to use foam. I’ve got my electrical ...
Rescuing the Maple Floor
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I ordered a 1500 Watt steamer and went to town on the layers of vinyl and linoleum. to see the result. If you’d like more info about this process, leave a comment and I’ll do my best
Rescuing the Maple Floor
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I ordered a 1500 Watt steamer and went to town on the layers of vinyl and linoleum. to see the result. If you’d like more info about this process, leave a comment and I’ll do my best
Of Wires, Tubs and Front Doors [VIDEO]
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I know it’s been a little while, but I’m still working away… here’s a little of what’s been going on.
Of Wires, Tubs and Front Doors [VIDEO]
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I know it’s been a little while, but I’m still working away… here’s a little of what’s been going on.
Monday Double Feature (2)
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Here’s the video of the Monday Double Feature. My little attempt at a how-to video. Here’s how I get wires through walls and celings that are still covered in plaster. God bless the person that invented the fish tape!
Monday Double Feature (2)
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Here’s the video of the Monday Double Feature. My little attempt at a how-to video. Here’s how I get wires through walls and celings that are still covered in plaster. God bless the person that invented the fish tape!
Monday Double Feature (1)
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We’re hard at work re-wiring the whole house, but I still have a few framing tasks here and there to finish up as well. Here’s the first of two video uploads tonight. enjoy!
Monday Double Feature (1)
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We’re hard at work re-wiring the whole house, but I still have a few framing tasks here and there to finish up as well. Here’s the first of two video uploads tonight. enjoy!
Beginning the Electrical Adventure
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I started dismantling all the old electrical service and circuits. Have I said that I’m glad to be re-doing all the electrical from scratch? Well, I am… find out why by watching the video.
Beginning the Electrical Adventure
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I started dismantling all the old electrical service and circuits. Have I said that I’m glad to be re-doing all the electrical from scratch? Well, I am… find out why by watching the video.
I had to open my mouth…
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I happened to mention the possibility of opening up a pass-through between the kitchen and the dining room. Of course, once I mentioned it, I had to follow through and actually do it. Here is the process from start to finish…
I had to open my mouth…
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I happened to mention the possibility of opening up a pass-through between the kitchen and the dining room. Of course, once I mentioned it, I had to follow through and actually do it. Here is the process from start to finish…
I love our house today
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Sometimes you love the house you’re working hard on and sometimes you don’t… today, I love our house.