My DIY Subfloor Series includes Episodes 2-4
Episode 4 (chapters below): I continue to install the subfloor and find that there are alot of tips that experts don't share because they are so skilled, they don't realize all the mistakes a novice DIYer can make. Here you'll find those tips, unfortunately because I'm making those mistakes.
Cheers!
Catch Episode 2: Critical Subfloor Decisions /    • Video  
Catch Episode 3: 19 Subfloor Installation Tips /    • Video  

00:00 The Final Result
00:06 Experts Underestimate My Cluelessness
00:50 Small Tip 1
01:05 Big Tip 1
02:12 Midsized Tip 1
02:43 Small Tip 2
03:23 Midsized Tip 2
04:11 Small Tip 3
04:40 Small Tip 4
05:00 Midsized Tip 3
05:35 Small Tip 5
06:30 Midsized Tip 4
07:23 Big Tip 2
07:58 Midsized Tip 5
08:39 Final Tip

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
I don't know anything.
So I'm watching YouTube videos and searching the internet to help me finish my basement. I'll still screw up a lot, just like you might, but watch my videos and you'll know how to avoid it. I'll also share links to the expert videos I follow.
#homeimprovement #basementfinishing #diy #subfloor #renovation #diytips #basementshow #realityshow #vlog
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THESE ARE THE THREE EXPERT HOW-TO VIDEOS YOU NEED TO WATCH BEFORE DOING YOUR SUBFLOOR BUT THEY STILL FORGET HOW CLUELESS WE CAN BE (CTRL+click):
Here's a video from @Buffalo-J that I cued to where he explains the three layer subfloor construction that I followed for a "warm enough for only socks" basement:
   • Finishing a Basement - Part 2 - Floor...  

Here's the @idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 video that shows the installation process I followed including screwing the OSB down but he doesn't install an insulation layer:
   • How to Install a Subfloor Over Concre...  

Here's the @HomeRenoVisionDIY video that includes a lot of installation tips but here I cued it to his discussion about vapor barriers. I agree with him that DMX 1-Step should not be used alone, but it's great for a DIYer to use for the reasons I mention, just a little more expensive:
   • My Easy and Affordable Basement Subfl...  
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