What Happens When A Man Remodels a Kitchen with Zero Female Input? (Kitchen Renovation Timelapse)

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COST Breakdown for this Kitchen Remodel: https://atimprovements.com/cost-to-remodel-a-kitchen-in-2026/ Below are all of the Tools and Materials I Used to Complete This Kitchen Renovation: Flooring: Grinding Wheel (to remove mortar): https://amzn.to/41uhUAq Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT membrane: https://amzn.to/3YKBk2O Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT Membrane Primer (for plywood subfloor): https://amzn.to/4mfnKOU Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT heating cables: https://amzn.to/4mdmvji Thermostat for DITRA-HEAT system: https://amzn.to/3H63Plm Modified thin-set mortar (ANSI A118.11 for plywood, A118.1 for DITRA): https://amzn.to/3F04K6p 12"x24" porcelain tiles: allen + roth Earthy Natural Beige 12-in x 24-in Matte Porcelain Tile leveling spacers: https://amzn.to/42UO1KT Grout (sanded or unsanded, depending on joint width): https://amzn.to/42WeGH9 Grout and Tile Sealer (optional, depending on plywood condition): https://amzn.to/458lAdP Digital multimeter (to test cable resistance): https://amzn.to/43f23po Trowels (1/2"x1/2” square notch trowel): https://amzn.to/4iY0hPl Mixing bucket(s) - Just grab these at your local big box store. Tile Snap Cutter: https://amzn.to/3F7Nooa Tile Cutting Wheel: https: https://amzn.to/3GRKAvY Grout float: https://amzn.to/45avYSm Rubber mallet: https://amzn.to/4dfr4Wh Cabinets (Procraft "Oatmeal"): Laser Level: https://amzn.to/4mS75RT Cabinet Hardware Jig: https://amzn.to/4mO1FXY Cabinet Hardware: https://amzn.to/443l7IW Countersink Bit: https://amzn.to/4kU3alE Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/43BXxDa Drill: https://amzn.to/43KB0CQ Brad Nailer: Ridgid 18 Gauge GRK White Cabinet Screws: https://amzn.to/3SFXNup Countertops: Dekton "Awake" Kitchen Appliances / Misc Materials: Drawer Microwave: https://amzn.to/4rgETta Refrigerator: https://amzn.to/4qYY5fC Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4mkEFPl Kitchen Faucet: https://amzn.to/3NNBfJ3 Garbage Disposal: https://amzn.to/46qBqjM Hood Vent: https://amzn.to/4kjkTnK Over the past few months, I have completely renovated the kitchen in the fixer-upper home I purchased. The good news is that I likely saved $30,000 + by performing all of the labor myself. The bad news is that it was a TON of work! In this video, I am going to show the entire DIY kitchen remodel process in a timelapse so that you can see exactly what went into this renovation! If you want to learn how to do any of the projects shown in this video (e.g. installing tile floors, hanging kitchen cabinets, etc.), check out my detailed instructional videos below: Heated Tile Flooring System Installation: https://youtu.be/pOpNDzTG75Q?si=Dkk_duuL2KAW-f-y How to Install Kitchen Cabinets: https://youtu.be/BYcrq2OLFwc?si=CwkyUrDuzCo1lnWh How to Select Countertops: https://youtu.be/T1T0zX5r0-I?si=Yz7tYuyQnQxu9Xl_ How to Remodel a Kitchen from Start to Finish: https://youtu.be/09gZhp_2mbo?si=OxeMQfCQodbWRm44 A DIY Kitchen Remodel really only consists of 5 main "Projects" that are shown in the video and explained below: 1. Demolition Demolition is the first part of the kitchen remodel process. You have to get rid of the "old" to make room for the "new". Consider renting a dumpster for all of the debris. 2. Flooring Tile is still the most common kitchen flooring option and it is what I installed in my kitchen. Installing tile floor is not difficult, but it does involve quite a few steps (uncoupling membrane installation, thin set mortar application, tile setting, grouting, etc.) 3. Cabinets Installing the cabinets is likely one of the most DIY friendly parts of the entire kitchen renovation process. Ensure that all of the cabinets are installed level and plumb. 4. Countertops Countertops are very difficult to install yourself unless you go with a DIY-friendly countertop option like laminate or concrete. Since DIY-friendly countertops will likely not add any value to your home, I recommend that you have legitimate counters (like Quartz or Marble) installed by a countertop supplier who can cut and fabricate these materials. This was the only part of the kitchen remodel that I did not DIY. 5. Miscellaneous (Fixtures, Lighting, etc) Unfortunately, there are many miscellaneous projects associated with a kitchen renovation. Some of these projects include installing the sink and garbage disposal, installing new lighting, hooking up the appliances, installing trim and crown molding, etc. Overall, a kitchen renovation is intermediate to advanced DIY project, but I think many homeowners can successfully tackle it themselves! Let me know what you think of the entire kitchen remodel! COST: If you want to know what everything cost, check out my blog article that give an entire cost breakdown for the project: https://atimprovements.com/cost-to-remodel-a-kitchen-in-2026/ *All content reflects my opinions. Please seek guidance of professionally trained and licensed individuals before making any decisions. Links may be affiliate links #kitchen #kitchenremodel #kitchenrenovation #howto #diy