My first week of home ownership uncovering structural damage, termites and more! I am excited to share my plans for this house next week. My work www.hythacg.com
Just like the good old KZitem days. Getting in on day one of a young channel renovating a house. Love it!
@papaquonis
Ай бұрын
Right? I'm so ready to follow this project.
@Zenifx-0
Ай бұрын
Love theses channels
@xHarpyx
Ай бұрын
Hell, yes! I’m so excited for this 🎉
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Thanks for being along for the ride!
@debarmhartigesamaritaan4621
Ай бұрын
We are the chosen ones
@sadjaxx
Ай бұрын
The total lack of panic and fear in your voice is impressive. I would be in tears by now!!!
@Gyandhi-mx3tw
Ай бұрын
I know, I don't know if he realises how much work, time and money this will cost, or if he does but he's that focused and determined that he's just taking it in his stride
@elemenopycuaress7454
Ай бұрын
As a fellow architect this was an absolute horror show. Some of the structural damage is beyond repair. I'd have walked in and walked back out immediately. However, if this is competently renovated then it'll be a great journey to watch, and I hope this young man can bring in enough revenue from filming the process to make it worth it because this is a MASSIVE undertaking. I only hope he got the place for a steal.
@Gyandhi-mx3tw
Ай бұрын
@@elemenopycuaress7454 Yeah true words, I can only imagine what you think being qualified. I would think that bulldozing the entire house and rebuilding it would be cheaper and quicker, but that's just my hunch
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
@@elemenopycuaress7454 the house was cheap for the city, in a good location. The video views are just a perk! Also, a house this small could never be a "massive" undertaking. It's only like 1,000sf! Even if the whole back structure has to be rebuilt, it's not the end of the world, and still a small project for most contractors.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
@@Gyandhi-mx3tw we will see, but I think I can save it! There is no way all the floors will be perfectly level, or that some boards won't squeak, but I think it will be safe, livable, and my own. Iv lived in old houses my whole life, so I don't know any other way!
@lexycorreia
Ай бұрын
As an architect, you may already know this, but, you can go to the city and request information on previous permits for renovations and sometimes that includes drawings and blueprints, so you can see what has been done to the house and possibly even see the original plans.
@exstacc1886
25 күн бұрын
this is what im assuming is a shitty house flipper trying to make some youtube bread by riding on good editing but in turn reveals his shitty business practices to anybody who knows what they're looking for (im not one of those people)
@ethankli
25 күн бұрын
@@exstacc1886 he literally states in the beginning he's an architect and has been at a firm for the past 7 years with some construction experience as well
@bellagirlgirl8827
25 күн бұрын
@@exstacc1886 such negative energy - have another cup of coffee
@TheRealSykx
22 күн бұрын
@@exstacc1886 ya i'mma have to side with bella here, everything is not always nefarious
@IdalisisPR
14 күн бұрын
@@exstacc1886 Why do you do this? You're projecting.
@julieduchek2969
28 күн бұрын
Just can’t wait to see what the structural engineer says . This is so exciting. I am a 77 year old woman and I love watching these projects. Please keep the music calm for us old ladies. With your partner you two will have a wonderful life.
@max_archer
Ай бұрын
Just a small protip that I recently learned in the course of doing some work on my house - the big box hardware stores sell big two-layer waxed paper trashbags, I think they're really billed as yard waste bags and are usually in the garden center but they're MUCH stronger and more puncture-resistant than regular plastic bags, so great for demo debris, and they can also stand upright on their own which is really handy. They're also way more efficient to pack into the back of a pickup truck when hauling stuff to the dump.
@jwall6006
Ай бұрын
This is a fun project to watch. Please wear all your PPE. Glasses, respirators, and gloves at least.
@robbieMAX
Ай бұрын
Exploratory holes, excellent detective work & termites long gone - on the edge of my seat for the next episode!
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Exploratory holes are the best type of holes! Mic'd up my structural engineer for ep. 2
@roofchees9
Ай бұрын
the termites are gone because they have seemingly eaten all of the wood. :-/
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
@@roofchees9 the 2nd floor is all good, but what holds up the second floor 🤔
@clacicle
Ай бұрын
What a beautiful house and I can’t wait to see more videos. Good luck!😊
@Eddie71529
Ай бұрын
I did this type of work on a couple of rowhouses 20 years ago in Passyunk Sq. You may qualify for the City's 10 year tax abatement program, assuming its still around. You apply for this soon after you get your building permit approved. It requires replacing the 'knob & tube' wiring so you will need to remove all interior walls, but you seem to be doing that already. This removal will allow for a thoro plumbing inspection, too, and you can add A/C ductwork at the same time. If you add A/C you can use the same ductwork for forced air heating, getting rid of the radiators.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
@@Eddie71529 thanks for the tip, I will definitely be looking into this!
@RobbyJHope
Ай бұрын
Contrary to popular belief, knob and tub wiring removal does not require removing all interior walls! Just a few well-placed access cuts are needed.
@bjdefilippo447
Ай бұрын
@@RobbyJHope Came to say just this. Reno'd my house, about the same age, and was able too keep all interior walls.
@JohnDoe-nh7bb
Ай бұрын
You don’t want to get rid of the radiators! They are far superior to forced air
@gothicanimeangel96
Ай бұрын
@@JohnDoe-nh7bb Yeah, especially if the radiators are already there and in working shape.
@buttmankun
Ай бұрын
Get some N95 masks or a p100 respirator. Those little face masks dont do a damn thing. Your lungs will thank you.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Already got a proper one! I had it ordered when I started the work, but I just couldn't wait to see what was in the walls. Breathing safe now!
@buttmankun
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha Very nice. Good luck to you in your project.
@abr5873
Ай бұрын
And eye protection!
@benjaminmellingen5340
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha that is good to hear. I hope you bought one for your girlfriend as well. And glasses!
@AMVH2012
Ай бұрын
@@abr5873 Eye protection is super important. A scratched cornea is not fun.
@PaoYong
Ай бұрын
It’s always the random
@PaoYong
Ай бұрын
Ok after watching the whole video you got a whole lot ahead of you. Jesus this house is crazy bad
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
@@PaoYong Also above 1000 views now! And yes, this is not your typical flip, lots to be redone here.
@renownwulf636
Ай бұрын
I didn't realise till you said it
@simply_flo
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha I'm jumping on the boat here at 89k views. Greetings from Germany and good luck with your beautiful house!
@vimsi
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha 100k and going!
@matthewkyle9872
Ай бұрын
DIY Demo tip. When you remove the plaster, get a bunch of moving boxes line them up along the walls, and direct the trash into the boxes. Once they are full, tape them up and carry them out. Don't use huge boxs, they get to heavy, and don't store them where they will get wet while you wait to dispose of them. I'm excited for you this will be fun to follow along.
@johnwayne3904
Ай бұрын
Dang, now that's a good idea!
@superawesomefreak46
Ай бұрын
and if you dont want to pay for moving boxes you can go to your local grocery store as ask if they have boxes for free! when my husband moved he used all banana boxes xD
@jeffrobodine8579
29 күн бұрын
Old 5 gallon buckets are not shaped as good for catching debris but are stronger and have a handle.
@julien2912
25 күн бұрын
@@jeffrobodine8579 But I think Matthew's idea with the boxes is better because you can just tape up the boxes, drag then out and just throw the whole box away.
@BennyNeptune
Ай бұрын
Hey, just an fyi, the west philly tool library is an amazing resource for one-time-use tools, and knowledge. Also good luck! This has been a dream of mine and my girlfriend’s since we moved to philly last year. If you ever need helping hands, just shout out! Philly row-homes deserve another 100 years!
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
@@BennyNeptune hey! Thanks for following along, living the dream! Once I get into the finishes I could use help, but I need a GC for this large stuff
@phillyvoodoo
3 күн бұрын
I'm in Philly renovating a duplex now ...... Definitely want to help when you need it ..... I will trade my labor hours for what the kids call exposure..... Lol..... Let me know
@ChrisHytha
3 күн бұрын
@@phillyvoodoo Send me an email! my address is in my profile info.
@phillyvoodoo
3 күн бұрын
@@ChrisHytha absolutely.....
@phillyvoodoo
3 күн бұрын
@@ChrisHytha Sent you a detailed email and a Facebook request... Awesome video series by the way!!!!
@Gyandhi-mx3tw
Ай бұрын
When he started peeling off that plaster and all the wood was just crumbling like soft cheese I felt that. You are a braver man than I, the best of luck with this project
@maxhartford3416
Ай бұрын
Matt Risinger has a great video on why changing insulation dynamics / airflow and moisture exchange mediums on houses this age can be touchy. Sometimes the moisture exchanging / wicking capacity of old brick and plaster construction w/an air pocket in the wall; is in itself the reason that the building has lasted so long, despite being drafty in winter. Definitely consult w/someone who specializes in 100 year old construction in your area, and don't get tricked by an insulation contractor who's only familiar w/new insulation techniques. Tightly sealing these older buildings isn't always the right move. Insulation bats or foam might not be the right choice for this house.
@twatts1523
26 күн бұрын
I’ve been advised by several inspectors and contractors not to insulate the walls in these old houses.
@kylieharrison3782
2 күн бұрын
Real lime plaster and lime paint would be gorgeous. Modern day wallpapers contain plastic.
@shanewarner899
Ай бұрын
1 Home restoration/renovation 2 In my city, only a few neighborhoods away 3 Partially knows what he is doing but learning along the way All together = great series I'm hooked on now.
@panpsychism_
Ай бұрын
This is a labour of love. Also you’re contributing to preserving heritage.
@johnlorrieboskovic2836
Ай бұрын
Good Luck and may The Goddess protect you, young Human! My first house was in Pittsburgh and was about 60 years old at the time my ex and I purchased it. Aside from the usual issues you get with homes built without the use of a level or a T square, there's all of the little home-cooked mods that the builders used to make things work. Our electrician spent a morning trying to figure out why when he turned the basement light out all power to the kitchen was cutoff. He didn't believe me when I told him the switch was designed to continue the circuit for power to the kitchen! Side note, I helped my sis and her husband gut their row house, which was wood frame and built (quickly and with minimal material) to house mill workers. When we removed the plaster and lathe in the dining room the wall studs could be moved - along with the rest of the house. The bathroom was built onto the back of the house. The drain for the tub emptied directly onto the ground below it...Fun Times!
@chrisl1873
Ай бұрын
As a guy working for a mechanical plumbing contractor. Architects and engineers know way less than they think they do about actual construction. You seem better than most! Wishing you the best of luck man! KZitem will be your friend
@AstroNope1
Ай бұрын
I think the distinction lay on the difference between an architectural designer and an actual architect. Structural engineers on the otherhand are wizards getting yelled at by the client, contractors, and architects ahahaahahaha
@TuningMedia
Ай бұрын
Very cool project. I suggest testing several materials for asbestos. Insulation, adhesives, especially tile adhesives, etc. Greetings from Germany
@silmarian
Ай бұрын
Yeah, and any wrapped pipes are likely asbestos as well.
@einSAMen
Ай бұрын
Ich hab nur auf den Deutschen gewartet der das schreibt
@TuningMedia
Ай бұрын
@@einSAMen?
@eily_b
Ай бұрын
@@einSAMen 😄😄
@h2energynow
Ай бұрын
A wonderful book to help you rehab this house is Reader's Digest Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual (C)1973 Gives you an in depth understanding how old houses were put together. Also most cities have a group that gets together and talks about the homes they restored. They will give you leads where to go and get some missing parts you will need. From someone who did this. Good luck. Sonya
@mamajudesays6912
Ай бұрын
As another owner of a 100 year old property, I am thrilled to see your video and I'm really looking forward to following this project!
@nimblybimbly4002
Ай бұрын
My wife and I agree this house deserves the full “This Old House” treatment. (Strip the finished surfaces, repair & level the structural components, build it back how you like). It’s going to be great!
@PrimarchEldarAutarch
Ай бұрын
PLASTER has to breath behind it - can't have stuff touching back of it it'll get moist etc ***********drywall is BAD! might want to get masks that work and eye protection (if roach infested house, a suit would be good idea along with masks) be careful jacking up floor to replace joists and sill plates - probably get floor jacks with footers throughout basement joists need hangers and perhaps jointed ******if redoing plaster, might be able to break down old plaster and get the horse hair out of it to reuse (lath is still easy to buy- can't usually do plaster in summer) if in bad neighborhood might need to put the special screens over the windows you fix so they don't get busted check to make sure termites/ants aren't still in there - if are, replace OR inject termite stuff into them then sister (not prof adv)
@sharpie6136
Ай бұрын
That was the same thing I was thinking as he was checking all the damage (This Old House) Where is Bob Vila when you need him lol
@ddjohnson9717
Ай бұрын
@@PrimarchEldarAutarch drywall is BAD?
@KreaLab-gc2vt
Ай бұрын
My dog and I agree!😄
@DaroriDerEinzige
Ай бұрын
As a German I'd say; "wtf, wtf, wtf - that ain't a house, is it?"
@newkkl
Ай бұрын
I hope you take that hideous stucco away and let that brick shine out. It’s heartbreaking when beautiful old buildings have had half-assed repairs done in the past, but you sound determined to make it right. It’s such a shame about the lathe and plaster walls, I hope you can save some of them. I also wonder if the chimneys are still in place and can be recovered and new fireplaces put in. Many discoveries and plenty of hard work ahead. Your structural engineer is going to be your new best friend. Can’t wait to see how it goes,
@adacskipper
Ай бұрын
Oooo, a new old house renovation!! I love these. I hope you're able to hang onto and recycle a lot of the floorboards and historical parts that aren't destroyed! Wishing you the best of luck!!
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
I am so excited to refinish these floors, I think they will be great! I have a long way before I get to that though.
@Wannes_
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha Yeah, worry about the structure first and foremost ! Make a system for numbering the planks when you take 'm off though, it helps a lot later It's a largely wooden house, so use breathable insulation and building & finishing materials all around, down to the paint on the plaster You don't want to trap water / moisture around wood ... If it held up for as long as it did, it's because they used breathable materials back in the day and didn't really insulate or try to build airtight
@themollygrove
Ай бұрын
The West Philly tool library is going to be your best friend! An incredible resource to use. I lived in a row house on 38th & Lanc with a yard a quarter of that size and we thought we'd won the lottery lol definitely so much room to have a nice little yard!
@alexven92
Ай бұрын
Oh god those rotten beams. All I can say is, good luck!!
@barnabyaprobert5159
Ай бұрын
As an old married guy, hang onto Morgan! A girlfriend willing to do that grunt work is worth her weight in gold!
@barbarahaines7661
Ай бұрын
Didn't see her doing much,perhaps by today's standards she's a work horse.lol
@mybabba
Ай бұрын
@@barbarahaines7661Haha…maybe he was being sarcastic.
@Pokismom
Ай бұрын
Maybe she just needs a warm up.
@johnwayne3904
Ай бұрын
She's definitely a keeper bc most these days have their phone in their face every time they stop for a second, and that's even IF they'll lift a finger to help you do anything in the smallest amount in the first place.
@Amy87366
Ай бұрын
This is a very negative and generalised idea of women you have!
@g.n.6471
Ай бұрын
Your architectural education and experience in construction is evident in the way you speak. I look forward to more videos.
@lisamccloughry2335
Ай бұрын
I was born in Philadelphia in 1949. My husband studied architecture also. He became a construction specifications writer which he enjoyed a lot. I look forward to following your work on the house 🚪
@1834RestorationHouse
Ай бұрын
Welcome to the exciting world of historic preservation! A couple of observation from watching your tour...Stucco is death for historic brickwork. You should remove it ASAP. Insulation is also bad for historic structures because they need to breath. They get wet and then they dry out but insulation traps moisture, leading to rot. Plaster is far better than gypsum board. Consider learning the skills to install new plaster. Carry on!
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Cheers, thank you for your feedback! Worries about taking stucco off brick facade, as they may have nailed the metal lath into the brick leaving a bunch of holes. Hopefully the nailed into mortar!
@TheIdiotPlays
Ай бұрын
Insulation can be done but it requires some amount of work.
@kismypencek6185
Ай бұрын
I agree Plaster is ideal when possible
@Maitreya0208
Ай бұрын
My house is 154 years old. I feel your pain…the struggle is real!
@ecoomber
Ай бұрын
I don't know why the algorithm suggested this video, but I'm excited to subscribe and eagerly await to hear what the engineer says!
@sparrowhawk3422
Ай бұрын
This is the earliest Ive been to a restoration project. Cant wait to follow along in real time, hope one day I can have my own project like this!
@Marie-lf8ut
Ай бұрын
I am so happy for you and the house. I am 75 years old and live in Bucks County. A transplant from Southern California 40 years ago. My goal was to buy an old house and restore it just like you are doing. It was worth every minute, even though sometimes very hard. We didn't have money so we did all the work ourselves. I have a very large collection of Old House Journals that we used to guide us through old building techniques. They are yours if you care to contact me.
@karenvaranauskas6122
5 күн бұрын
OHJ is an outstanding resource for old house renovators! Take Marie up on her offer! They got me through the reno of a hundred year old two-flat in Chicago 40-some years ago, and a Michigan house of similar vintage in the past decade. Best wishes.
@thiagolaguna4991
Ай бұрын
Architect student from Brazil here! Wishing good luck to you both!
@Indianadixon
Ай бұрын
I love how you’re taking every issue with the house as just a challenge to overcome and a learning opportunity
@annhopper6959
Ай бұрын
I love that old bathroom cabinet! Keep that and redo it. Even if you just repaint it. It will add charm to your home. Keep the newspapers and frame different pages of them. Would make some interesting wall art going up your staircase. Those floors will probably look amazing once they have been refinished!
@patrickdennis7041
Ай бұрын
Get rid of the tub. Walk in shower.
@tmspica
Ай бұрын
Solidarity, my friend. I discovered termites in my house the first week as well. The treatment is relatively inexpensive, but fixing the damage they do is not. Good luck from MI!
@eighthu
Ай бұрын
Literally laughed out loud at the pile of shims in the basement. Holy shit, man. Wishing you the best of luck, the place looks beautiful regardless. Also, the part with the stucco blew my mind
@mercoid
Ай бұрын
Get a high capacity shop vac with bags. The bags are convenient, act as a second filtration for your health and will prolong the life of the machine. One of many “must have” items in your situation. Congratulations. You can make a beautiful place of it.
@newkkl
Ай бұрын
This ☝️ I can’t believe you guys sweeping with that tiny broom. You don’t know what’s in that dust. Eye protection, real masks for asbestos, and the young lady needs clothing to protect her skin from chemicals, splinters, etc.
@trexneb
Ай бұрын
Harbor Freight has shop vacs at good prices
@3tI8P-lj2lo
Ай бұрын
Best wishes for your adventure. I've been restoring a rowhouse in DC for 20 years. The rot in your lath might be beetles, not termites. Usually that happens when an area has been damp. You can look for signs of current activity (do a web search), but often it could a long since inactive infestation and won't cause you further problems.
@Mariohenri90
Ай бұрын
I seriously can not wait to see how this turns out.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
It's going to take some time but I can't wait to show you!
@florianboon4738
Ай бұрын
Im so happy youtube recommendations knows exactly what i want to see 🤩
@InertiaCreeps
24 күн бұрын
17:45 That looks like water damage. If it was termites you’d see a ton of frass falling out. Frass is termite droppings which are essentially just wood pulp. They’re usually reddish-brown and turn black with age. So as you open wood with termites you get what looks like dirt pouring out. That’s the frass. So hopefully it’s _old_ water damage.
@wwgbert
Ай бұрын
Subscribed as many others have mentioned it is always cool to find a channel in the early stages of a gut remodel. Honestly though once you have the structural engineer look at it and give you a stamped plan for solutions the work is doable especially since you have a basement. Mine rotted seal plate in my 1952 was in a crawlspace, not fun at all but I saved almost 5k doing it myself and learned a ton. Getting the stucco reinstalled correctly along with making sure the gutters are draining away from the house is a very important step in the early stages. For a boiler I would look into the Navien Tankless Boiler, super efficient 96%, plus a massive amount of support. Well I think you've the right attitude for this, a little laid back but also aware when you need to get a professional involved.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Cheers! Thanks for your feedback. Props for dealing with it yourself, I am on the fence right now about it, just would like to get the structural stuff done ASAP. Had a good chat with an engineer earlier this week, seemed promising
@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha Your Correct, Take it all out and replace it. One section at a time. Good Luck with it. Subscribed Come along for the Trip, Just have some Fun, You will learn a lot along the way. All the Neighbours houses are the same or worse.
@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha I would get a keen Carpenter involved ASAP
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
@@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809 Iv walked through the place with at least a dozen tradesman this week. I will need to work with a GC, need to find a good one.
@mysterioanonymous3206
Ай бұрын
Man man man.... 😂 Thats a lot of work. I hope you realise what you're in for? I wouldn't reuse any lines, both water and electrical. Make a central hub and a vertical, fire proof distribution shaft instead. Much easier. I'd strip all cables and pipes completely before yo start any structural work and again, use a new distribution shaft. Ill be following ✌️
@hsimpson6581
Ай бұрын
It said that you have to take the plaster off. It works with the boiler heat to make your house more efficient that’s why it doesn’t need insulation. The plaster soaks up heat and then it radiates it back into the home to save you money. It also cleans the air because plaster breaths
@lag3rgren
Ай бұрын
Hey! Fun project, as someone mentioned before, and from my own experience DIYing my own house now for 3 years. Invest in good PPE (Proper filter mask, protective goggles, glioves and nail proof shoes) i promise its worth it 😁 good luck!
@jamesdellaneve9005
Ай бұрын
How exciting for you. That’s how I started 40 years ago. You’ll look back with satisfaction on building a home for yourself.
@daymoncleveland0622
Ай бұрын
As a contractor, out of all the damage/malpractice you showed us, 10:24 made my butt pucker 😬
@daaara
Ай бұрын
What an adventure! That joist situation is terrifying :o One suggestion: Unless you're really set on keeping the radiators, I would recommend looking into a heat pump system. You could take out all the radiators, the cast iron tubing, the boiler - eliminate a ton of complexity. Instead, a heat pump can take care of both the heating and the cooling for the house. The new ones are more than capable of handling Philly winters. You might even be able to get away with an air handler in the basement and another one in the attic, avoiding the need for bulkheads.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
I figure I might as well keep some because they work fine. Likely will remove them in the back of the house, like in the small 2nd flr bedroom to make space, and will remove a few in kitchen / dining room to accommodate a new layout. I have heard good things about radiator heat, more comfortable and more efficient
@daaara
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha More comfortable vs. forced air is definitely true. There's no gusts, and the air doesn't feel as dry. One thing to keep in mind though is that, because there's no air circulation, the radiator really only heats up the room it's in - so you could run into swings in temperature between rooms if each room doesn't have appropriately sized & spaced heating. If you keep the radiators and run into that issue, a multi-zone system is a pretty good fix. Also, if you're keeping the radiant heat, adding radiant heated floors (either between floor joists or above subfloor install) is a nifty and relatively straightforward upgrade. One thing though: Heat pumps are definitely more efficient. Because they "move" heat from the outside into the indoor space, you usually get >1W heating per watt of electricity used.
@grayrabbit2211
Ай бұрын
They make heat-pump water heaters if you want to keep them. At the same time, I'd probably go with mini-splits and call it a day.
@samadamms3432
Ай бұрын
If you’re gutting the house, look into under floor radiant heat. Pex tubing is reliable and inexpensive. And the heating is extremely comfortable.
@rustyaxelrod
Ай бұрын
I have no idea why I enjoy seeing old things brought back to life. New construction would probably be easier but I guess it’s the history behind something like this that’s so satisfying. Good luck young man, ya got your work cut out for you but the end result will be very cool! Think I’ll hang around and see how it goes 👍
@LilGinge05
Ай бұрын
I would be so in over my head. When you showed the buckling stucco I gasped.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
We got some issues here. I will not be doing all the work myself, required to have a GC to get permits!
@craigwheller
Ай бұрын
@ChrisHytha really? You're the home owner, in Florida you can pull permits.
@kaisailor1
Ай бұрын
I love home projects, I just bought a house that was built in 1932. It's surprisingly nice and solid, on a 50'x150' lot, with an underground garage in the back for 40k, free and clear. No loan payments, no 30 year mortgage. It's in a small town which I like. I could never live in a city or a suburb.
@akorzan
Ай бұрын
In regards to lack of insulation: I would be weary adding insulation to a brick and mortar row home without addressing the lack of a vapor barrier, otherwise the framing is likely to get moldy/rotten. The lack of insulation allows moisture to escape from the vapor drive--bricks absorb moisture, and the sun drives that moisture into the house.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Yes! Iv been doing lots of research. Not sure if there is a way to add a vapor barrier without entirely resheathing from the exterior which I am trying to avoid. Haven't found a solution to that problem yet.
@BBlair-if8tj
Ай бұрын
Wary. For sure.
@trokt2
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha I've done a little research and looks like there are insulations that offer huge vapor permeability. Where I live, it's also common to have recuperation installed in new houses or renovated. That helps with moisture also. Good luck.
@PiercingSight
Ай бұрын
For the first time in my life, I didn't recognize a single one of these songs. Thank goodness.
@JarheadCrayonEater
Ай бұрын
Looks like this young man has a head on his shoulders, a great woman, and restoring a house the can call their own. Take it from an old beat up Marine, life is too short to let these kinds of projects pass you by. Take care of that place and lady and they'll take care of you. You earned a new subscriber.
@ZX-mt2dg
Ай бұрын
Those newspapers should be archived! Would be awesome to get them digital scanned, or put in a binder sealed with plastic
@austin_boos
Ай бұрын
Have followed your photo series since my days at Temple back in 2016-2020, glad you finally got your own rowhome, i miss living in one! The city has a rowhome manual all about those awesome houses!
@ChathamFireDeptfan
Ай бұрын
As a firefighter it is fascinating watching this, considering how we end up operating in these homes while they’re on fire I’m almost surprised more injuries haven’t occurred considering how age, weather, bugs just wreck havoc upon an older building’s structural integrity
@abuzaidkhan99
Ай бұрын
Dude, I was a big fan of your row house project. It inspired my roommate to get into photography. I'm excited for this project. Best of luck.
@JohnDoe-nh7bb
Ай бұрын
You’re going to LOVE radiator heat. My 1908 home has the original and I will always keep them in working order. Much cheaper than any other heat, no dry air and no static electricity
@dmwi1549
24 күн бұрын
Ah the good ol days of anything can be fixed with enough time and sweat equity. Reminds me of early This Old House. Norm would be proud.
@uuuultra
24 күн бұрын
time sweat and alot of money
@benjaminhawthorne1969
14 күн бұрын
My father lived in "Philly" in the 1950's. He didn't speak too much about it but to say, "Philly's a TOUGH town!" I am a home mechanic, Tool Rental Technician at The Home Depot, and a professional "Handyman" & deck builder. I learned everything that I know by reading books, using the internet and watching "This Old House." You seem to have a good attitude and that elusive, "Can-Do Spirit!" 😉 Best of luck to you, my friend.
@maxe.8336
Ай бұрын
Greetings from Norway, Philly! Excited to follow this renovation. You've definitely got your work cut out for you, but you're clearly up to the task. Great detective work!
@Swaggie255
Ай бұрын
I hate that this came out a week ago. I wish this was an 8 year old video and I could see it all done now! Keep up the great Editing 🎉🎉
@henryreinach8328
Ай бұрын
Dude I’ve loved your photos for years, so cool to see this as a series now!! Can’t wait
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Glad you found the youtube videos! Iv been doing photos for years, but newer to videos.
@ltully4961
Ай бұрын
Love these historic projects. It’s a labor of love. Thank goodness you’re an arquitect. Please make sure you wear a proper mask, goggles, gloves, long sleeves and long pants.
@TheSaltyLord
Ай бұрын
I’m also an architecture student in Philly, it’s inspiring to see you able to create your dream home (even if it’s got a few structural ‘quirks’ haha). I hope to do this someday too, looking forward to more updates!
@silmarian
Ай бұрын
I live in an old house as well, and I strongly suggest you leak check your radiator system before you need it this winter.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Very good idea. It's going to get chilly in here
@scotts2181
Ай бұрын
That would be so cool to use those newspapers as wall paper for a small accent wall…
@BBlair-if8tj
Ай бұрын
I am thinking they would make interesting hallway art when placed in frames. A part of the history of the building.
@mancinidesignbuild
26 күн бұрын
I to am a graduate of Architecture school, Drexel U. I began my first renovation in 1990, not knowing a thing about construction or owning one tool. My first house project was my school away from school. I'm now on renovation # 15 as I write this, and also do architecture work for clients. Your engineer may propose jacking up the basement joist, then build a temporary wall to support the load above. The new structural members can be installed and new framing built. It's unusual that the breezeway walls are not brick up to the brick parapet. Regardless almost 100% of the time at the breezway the brick walls will be crumbling and full of effloresence at the ground floor, and the joist at the beam pockets will have deteriorated. Termites or moisture, either way will get you.
@harmlessgrey
Ай бұрын
Nice rowhouse. I especially like the side windows, the gorgeous floorboards, and the staircase. And that backyard is fab. I lived Fishtown-adjacent for five years recently. It's a awesome area.
@petercolquhoun2086
Ай бұрын
Your channel 'bout to blow up dude! Also, try to save that blue bathroom. It's a piece of history. Great job with the narration and editing.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
IDK if there is anything to be saved in there, and it was probably redone in the 70s or so, so nothing too original about it. Unfortunately with the replumbing needed, I will need to bring the bathroom up to code, so the layout needs to change, which means most everything in there will be demoed.
@robatfairchild
25 күн бұрын
The termites were pretty smart. They knew when to leave.
@GregoryCooper-eh6yk
Ай бұрын
You seem so calm. Will follow along with your progress.
@iimoreno29
Ай бұрын
Great music to work to.
@SeanQuinn4
Ай бұрын
Man the layout is bang on like the row home I lived in 2014-2015 while going to Drexel 🤘 we were on 34th & Brandywine, great little place, we spent a good amount of time on the stoop (as well as the stoop roof 🤣) Good luck from another diy renovation homeowner, living in Arkansas 🤘
@kittykat490
Ай бұрын
Subbed, so excited to see you work on this! It was really fascinating to have you show from multiple angles and spots what the house sinking looks like, I have no real knowledge of or eye for structural architecture so being shown from inside, outside, above, and below multiple views of the same problem area was really cool
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed that walk through! Thanks for following along
@brad3499
Ай бұрын
I look forward to seeing how the termite damage is repaired. Good luck!
@InertiaCreeps
24 күн бұрын
13:39 *YIKES* Now _THAT_ is definitely termite damage! They must have been chewing on the high beam for a couple years!
@LarsDennert
Ай бұрын
You might be able to run new joists in from the outside through the stucco to avoid the pipes. Treated lumber is your friend where sill plates are concerned and spray the studs for termites while you have them open though looks like dryrot to me. Insulation is basically free if the walls and floors are open. I'm sure your struc guy can point some key places for new posts and beams. It's surprising how much termites can eat and still have a usable structure. Hope you got a good deal. Those 80s cabinets though ugly are likely better wood than anything you'll afford today. Maybe paint and period hardware pulls but the formica is screaming for tile. There might be nice steps under that carpet.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
I wish I could slide in joists from the outside, but the alley is only 4' wide, so not much room there. Thinking I need to remove the radiator pipes in the back, and the plumbing will be redone for a new kitchen, so that will be out of the way too. Just worried about getting rid of radiators as winter is approaching
@LarsDennert
Ай бұрын
@@ChrisHytha well then holes to slide the beams out from inside if all the plumbing is going away. Maybe consider something quick like PEX to repipe. Enjoy you fun project.
@ElvynBliss
Ай бұрын
good luck with the structural damage. Reminds me a bit of Laura Kampfs house 🙈
@mhks68
Ай бұрын
She should have bulldozed that house. I kind of understand the salvation aspect but that house was near collapse. Jenna Phipps series on her house is worth a watch too.
@sheilamills1742
Ай бұрын
Morgan hit the jackpot when she met you! Grandmas like me know these things
@johndoesen1718
Ай бұрын
That's a helluva job you've committed yourself to young man. So much structural damage - yiks! - I'm pretty sure that the structural engineer will say: "Tear the pile of shite down, and build a new house!" lol This is not going to be easy, or cheap, but I'm looking forward to follow this monumental project further on, so I subscribed.
@OffGridInvestor
Ай бұрын
Seems in a liveable condition, FAR better than I expected, so at least you can live in it while you renovate. I personally wouldn't even bother but that's because I'm not fussy.
@talltom1129
Ай бұрын
Wow,that's gonna be a money pit. Every time you start a project, think big. You won't fool yourself that way. I'm subscribing to help your channel, because you're gonna need all the help you can get.
@mm9773
10 күн бұрын
I’m a 128 year old retired culvert pipe engineer and I love watching these young bucks take on projects like this. Good luck, and don’t forget to sprinkle everything with holy water!
@ChrisHytha
10 күн бұрын
The priest is on their way!
@EVAmucc5569
Ай бұрын
I learned my lesson the hard way (by keeping as much old structure as I could) . if your house is rotten and had heavy damage though out by bugs. Tare it down and just emilite the exterior and interior to the period of time you want. you might nor save as much money but you'll save time and knowledge that there are no compromises to the structure.
@YOLO-yx2nz
Ай бұрын
My dad fixed up quite a bit of rowhomes in Philly he would always bring back something old or antique that he would find in them! It was also so cool to visit the houses every once and awhile to see the progress
@DDDPEE
Ай бұрын
This is fascinating content. Can’t wait to see the fixes
@JJ-ec9lp
Ай бұрын
I bought a 150 year old row home in Fishtown this year! $130k, super lucky find. Everything else is the neighborhood is near 400. Sadly it’s a shell, there’s nothing to restore. Anything original was ripped out, there’s not even floors, and teeny tiny. It was housing for workers at a toy factory in 1900-1910 ish.
@sweetlikehoney5216
Ай бұрын
Oh yeah baby!!! A new DIY Home Reno channel, we hit the jackpot yall!! 🎉🎉
@-KlimpeN-
Ай бұрын
I love it!!! Im looking forward watching you renovate this house. Subscribed!!!!
@alexdagenhart
Ай бұрын
Not sure if you check these comments with regularity, but if so, welcome to the neighborhood (or well, one neighborhood over in Fishtown). If you need any inspiration/tools, I have a renovated but not fully gutted row home from the 1850s over here that I'm constantly working on. Feel free to send a message for any advice/otherwise.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the note. Nice to know I've got some neighbors going through a similar thing!
@redneckbryon
24 күн бұрын
Back when this house was first built, the double brick with the air gap between the brick and plaster would have given them the insulation. Also on the outside walls, the wood framing is not structural the inner layer of brick is the structure. That's why in some old houses you have exposed brick with no visible structure.
@RussellFlowers
Ай бұрын
Thank you for reminding me to never buy an old row house.
@kymscrazy
Ай бұрын
Good luck with the reno, and if the two of you are still together when it's all done, you can get through anything.
@guttercherry6507
Ай бұрын
Just a thought - since you are a trained architect. Why not fully deconstruct your house, save the cool materials that are still good, and redesign and build yourself a new one on that footprint. For a unique project like this, you may get enough interest and some sponsorship money, not to mention help in volunteers who want to learn. The alternative is going to be just as expensive and maybe not nearly as much fun.
@ChrisHytha
Ай бұрын
I think I can save the old structure, that is the most sustainable thing to do!
@trexneb
Ай бұрын
For supply side plumbing, I recommend PEX with a manifold. For AC on down the road install mini splits. If you’ve gas, think about a tankless water heater or combi-boiler. Also consider a whole house filter for the water supply before the manifold. Replace all cast-iron soil pipe with PVC. Put in a new panel when you rewire. Set aside a spot for a washer and dryer. When down to the studs, consider pulling coax and Cat 8 ethernet to the rooms.
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