{"id":1833,"date":"2026-05-18T07:32:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1833"},"modified":"2026-05-18T07:32:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:32:37","slug":"what-happens-when-a-man-remodels-an-entire-house-by-himself-with-zero-female-input","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1833","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When a Man Remodels an Entire House By Himself with Zero Female Input?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b5tukAGiou4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Link to the &#8220;Absentee Owner Letter&#8221; (cringey):https:\/\/atimprovements.com\/i-bought-a-fixer-upper-as-a-first-time-homebuyer-this-is-my-story\/<\/p>\n<p>Buying and renovating this fixer-upper completely changed my life. Although I spent a TON of time renovating this home, I learned so much in the process and developed a skill set that made it all worth it! If you are interested in any of the projects showcased in this video, I have detailed instructional content linked below. Remember: I bought this house with ZERO construction experience and learned everything I know from the internet. You got this!<\/p>\n<p>Modern Shed Resources:<br \/>\nFree Framing Plans: https:\/\/atimprovements.com\/modern-shed-free-plans-diy-step-by-step-building-guide\/<br \/>\nYouTube Series: https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL68K7BI-1QBrhOEHnMrYS1Nz_6fa5V5fT&amp;si=J_4SbhU-6ooFreGS<\/p>\n<p>Home Renovation Financials (Detailed Breakdown):<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/atimprovements.com\/i-bought-a-fixer-upper-as-a-first-time-homebuyer-this-is-my-story\/<\/p>\n<p>Curb Appeal Resources:<br \/>\nBlog Article with All Projects: https:\/\/atimprovements.com\/10-curb-appeal-ideas-to-completely-transform-your-home-diy-friendly\/<br \/>\nCurb Appeal YouTube Series: https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL68K7BI-1QBqxfHTot5kLy-JIIr_1pD4S&amp;si=6QCxh5Xj6-Jc2Exf<\/p>\n<p>Basement Transformation Resources:<br \/>\nBasement Renovation YouTube Series: https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL68K7BI-1QBovKFzVEtXdbNhlyzXipHnd&amp;si=YRahwMQxeFPyuCEr<br \/>\n\ud83e\uddf0 Free Basement Renovation Ebook! (with cost breakdown):https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/64d58111cb901ce9eca4533e<\/p>\n<p>Half-Bath to Full-Bath Renovation Resources:<br \/>\nYouTube Series: https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL68K7BI-1QBplvAt8LQuYb7-iDHxoAiXX&amp;si=04C1aBdY62sKYz4c<br \/>\nLink to the Floor Plans I created for this remodel:https:\/\/atimprovements.myflodesk.com\/xq6gvtucf7<\/p>\n<p>Gable Porch Overhang \/ Portico Resources:<br \/>\nGet my FREE &#8220;How to Build a Gable Porch&#8221; Ebook: https:\/\/atimprovements.com\/how-to-build-a-gable-porch-roof-overhang-on-an-existing-house-major-diy-curb-appeal-upgrade\/<br \/>\nGable Porch YouTube Video:https:\/\/youtu.be\/htVscyvaDDc?si=AmoQgxiQNgLcXk4D<\/p>\n<p>Backyard Projects:<br \/>\nYouTube Series: https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL68K7BI-1QBpB-zs6bJbVxrZtX12fO5t9&amp;si=2Znv3uWZJHr1TWbv<\/p>\n<p>Below are the Links to most of the tools and materials I used to renovate this House!<\/p>\n<p>Reciprocating Saw (for demolition): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YzFRnh<br \/>\nDrill: https:\/\/amzn.to\/47pEw6H<br \/>\nFraming Nailer (for basement walls): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3s8t8vO<br \/>\n6&#8242; level: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4467MfT<br \/>\nLaser Level: https:\/\/amzn.to\/45t6GMp<br \/>\nDrywall Finishing Kit: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OTurrx<br \/>\nLuxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Installation Kit: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OPFOR8<br \/>\nBrad Nailer (for installing trim): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QvcQY1<br \/>\nUtility Knife: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QW7rY7<br \/>\nCarpenter&#8217;s Square: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GQ8YdN<br \/>\nCircular Saw: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w9ZMvR<br \/>\nJig Saw: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZJoxMU<\/p>\n<p>Below are some of the Products that I installed in my basement (electric fireplace, coffee table legs, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Electric Fireplace: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OR3g0a<br \/>\nCoffee Table Items<br \/>\nRubio Monocoat: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Dr8cCM<br \/>\nTable Legs: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y54wQh<br \/>\nWall-mount TV Bracket: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Qzbtra<br \/>\nStair Stain: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KBDDOs<\/p>\n<p>Consider Following me on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/atimprovements\/<br \/>\nI post a ton of DIY Reels and other Home Improvement Content Daily!<br \/>\nSubscribe to my YouTube Channel \u2b07\ufe0f https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/AndrewThronImprovements?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\nCheck out my Website for additional DIY Content: https:\/\/atimprovements.com<\/p>\n<p>\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 MY YOUTUBE GEAR<br \/>\nCamera (Iphone Max): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3d5HxSo<br \/>\nMicrophone 1(Maono Condenser Mic): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RCAb7N<br \/>\nMicrophone 2 (Snyco G2 Lavalier): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Td3y1m<br \/>\nTripod: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rz5Gj3<br \/>\nMini Tripod: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rvt2WM<br \/>\nLighting: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3d4QdZ5<\/p>\n<p>\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac<br \/>\nBe sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don&#8217;t miss any Future Videos!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for watching!<\/p>\n<p>*All content on the Andrew Thron Improvements YouTube channel reflects my own opinions. 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