Yep… This is my house.. and this is me fixing MY mistake

I made a big mistake on my 1970's house when I remodeled it 11 years ago. In this video, I'll show you the problem with my attic insulation and show you how I fixed it!
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[gojoe]

The painters house is the last house to be painted in the

[TruthLiberty]

CONFESSIONAL (mistakes) = 10x recommend person as trustworthy builder

[johnbeckman]

Looks like the cobblers kid is finally getting a set of shoes! 😃

[danpark]

I love videos like this that show everyday homeowner things and tips most of us viewers can relate too. Sure the 10 million dollar lakefront, hilltop homes are nice and all, but realistically, most people don't have that budget. Alternatively, showing your own home, confessing to some mistakes, and doing typical layman renovations is what I can really connect to, learn from, and try do myself. Thanks for today's video!

[brettbieberdorf]

Matt, it is refreshing to see a contractor not only own, but publish to everyone the mistakes they have made. We are a commercial/industrial contractor in the southwest and it says a lot about the quality and honesty of a company that does this. Well done and keep up the great work on the Build Show.

[eckozulu]

My faith in the world is the man that introduced me to building science, conditioned attics, and thermal envelops doesn’t have spray foam in his own In Texas no less.

[DaytonaJim]

I love how you build fancy homes but you live in a modest home!!!

[zavoina]

First, you showed dedication climbing into your attic during a Tx summer. 2nd, never knew wind wash was a thing.

[antster]

Old homes are awesome. Blown in insulation is still the most practical and economical solution for the attic. We did a retro with our existing rigid vents with aeroseal and replaced our furnace with Mitsubishi air handler and heat pump. 👍

[Darrell_Coquillette]

I've always been a stickler for safety and doing a job right. When ever I start a job for myself or someone else, I ask myself what would a knowledgeable and respected build do? Matt, you always come to mind. Thank you for the great videos and the time you spend making them.

[dougfiddelke]

Love the smart baffles, used them myself when the roof was replaced last summer. I used a table saw set just above the table top and just barely notched the baffles to bend them like you showed. It worked out great!

[hatzlmike]

Thanks Matt: I have to admit I watch every day. Great job always

[williamhoodtn]

At least he admits when he messed up and how to retrofit to fix it. Kudos sir.

[highdesert]

Change is inevitable, growth is optional. So, my thanks for bringing us along as you learn and share in successes and failures.

[ernieroy]

Great video! We're neck deep in renovating our 1984 house in SC. Tackling the roof & sheathing next Fall....

[Bugkiller]

Thanks for sharing our mistakes. You are a breve man!

[josephdestaubin]

This is typical, cabinet guy has no doors on his kitchen cabinets, painter's house never gets painted, flooring guy is walking on concrete, and a general contractor's house is usually a complete wreck. Nobody wants to do work all day, usually 10 or 12 hours, and come home and work some more.

[JoeLarge]

I was thinking Matt, you should have a red pointer so we can see some of the details where you can't get close to..Just a thought.

[koryarrowsmith]

I have to reshingle my roof next year, I know what I'm going to do as part of that reno. Thanks Matt!

[markpelley]

Thanks for all of your insights Matt. Keep up the great work!