Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to Episode 3 and the final push of my room refurbishment project!
With a strict 10-day deadline to get this space finished and fully functional, everything was lined up for a smooth run to the finish line—until an unexpected emergency threw the entire project into jeopardy. Mid-build, my daughter suffered a serious quad bike accident, and suddenly the DIY didn't seem so important.
In this episode, I share the reality of balancing urgent real-life challenges with a pressing DIY timeline, how I tackled the remaining work to get the room completed, and the final results of all my hard work.
You can view the previous 2 videos here:
Video 1: bit.ly/4xvtZUd
Video 2: bit.ly/4xrmVI5
Other links referred to:
How to Mist Coat: bit.ly/4ci7euj
How to Install Skirting Boards: bit.ly/3Uu3qQD
How to Scribe Skirting Boards: bit.ly/4ib0Hp7
How to Caulk Skirting & Base Boards: bit.ly/3Sj03LK
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro & The 10-Day Challenge
00:44 - The Story so Far
01:36 - Finishing the Window
03:14 Cast Iron Guttering
06:03 Daughter in Hospital & Rad Removal
07:26 Aluminium Edging
09:22 Self Leveller
10:04 Window Boards
12:46 Project Costings
13:17 Refurb & Fitting the Door
17:29 Painting the Mist Coat
18:13 Skirting & Architraves
19:57 Top Coat
20:28 Final Coats of Paint
20:58 Carpet Fitting!
21:51 Room Wrap Up
23:17 Subscribe to Me!
🛠️ TOOLS & MATERIALS USED IN THIS BUILD:
- Skil 20v 4ah battery and charger bit.ly/4eb2Xaz
- Skil 20v 2ah battery bit.ly/4fvO6Kd
- Skil 20v combi drill bit.ly/4bDvkPJ
- Skil 20v impact driver bit.ly/464MS2j
- Skil cordless SDS with battery bit.ly/4hnLnEY
- Skil Circular saw bit.ly/4b5r23v
- Skil Sliding bevel mitre saw - bit.ly/4ek3GJt
- Skil Random Orbit Sander bit.ly/3Rir6pV
- Skil multi tool bit.ly/3RjiHm8
- Skil leaf blower bit.ly/4yOGETl
- Skil 20v electric planer bit.ly/3TrasF6
- Skil trim router bit.ly/4ysL9CE
- Skil angle grinder bit.ly/4yxNPir
- Skil electric belt sander bit.ly/3Rn1NmA
- Air wedge pump bags amzn.to/4fadhD4
- Sticks like Adhesive https://link.amazon/B0h0LBWXv
- Aluminium Angle Profile https://link.amazon/B0e9ulqP1
- Stainless steel screws (for gutter brackets) https://link.amazon/B01KFyvGM
- Soudall gutter sealant https://link.amazon/B05JhlnnA
* The Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do.
And here's the legal bit I have to state: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
If you enjoyed this video or found it helpful, please consider subscribing to the channel for more DIY guides, home renovations, and practical builds!
Subscribe to Charlie DIYte: youtube.com/c/CharlieDIYte
I would be so grateful if you Joined my Channel:
- DIYte PATRON patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum; or
- BUY ME A COFFEE bit.ly/3xuQ3zb if you fancy buying me a coffee to help me keep making this free content - you can also join my Discord here too, if you don't like Patreon :)
#DIY #HomeRenovation #CharlieDIYte #RoomMakeover #DIYBuild
Welcome to Episode 3 and the final push of my room refurbishment project!
With a strict 10-day deadline to get this space finished and fully functional, everything was lined up for a smooth run to the finish line—until an unexpected emergency threw the entire project into jeopardy. Mid-build, my daughter suffered a serious quad bike accident, and suddenly the DIY didn't seem so important.
In this episode, I share the reality of balancing urgent real-life challenges with a pressing DIY timeline, how I tackled the remaining work to get the room completed, and the final results of all my hard work.
You can view the previous 2 videos here:
Video 1: bit.ly/4xvtZUd
Video 2: bit.ly/4xrmVI5
Other links referred to:
How to Mist Coat: bit.ly/4ci7euj
How to Install Skirting Boards: bit.ly/3Uu3qQD
How to Scribe Skirting Boards: bit.ly/4ib0Hp7
How to Caulk Skirting & Base Boards: bit.ly/3Sj03LK
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro & The 10-Day Challenge
00:44 - The Story so Far
01:36 - Finishing the Window
03:14 Cast Iron Guttering
06:03 Daughter in Hospital & Rad Removal
07:26 Aluminium Edging
09:22 Self Leveller
10:04 Window Boards
12:46 Project Costings
13:17 Refurb & Fitting the Door
17:29 Painting the Mist Coat
18:13 Skirting & Architraves
19:57 Top Coat
20:28 Final Coats of Paint
20:58 Carpet Fitting!
21:51 Room Wrap Up
23:17 Subscribe to Me!
🛠️ TOOLS & MATERIALS USED IN THIS BUILD:
- Skil 20v 4ah battery and charger bit.ly/4eb2Xaz
- Skil 20v 2ah battery bit.ly/4fvO6Kd
- Skil 20v combi drill bit.ly/4bDvkPJ
- Skil 20v impact driver bit.ly/464MS2j
- Skil cordless SDS with battery bit.ly/4hnLnEY
- Skil Circular saw bit.ly/4b5r23v
- Skil Sliding bevel mitre saw - bit.ly/4ek3GJt
- Skil Random Orbit Sander bit.ly/3Rir6pV
- Skil multi tool bit.ly/3RjiHm8
- Skil leaf blower bit.ly/4yOGETl
- Skil 20v electric planer bit.ly/3TrasF6
- Skil trim router bit.ly/4ysL9CE
- Skil angle grinder bit.ly/4yxNPir
- Skil electric belt sander bit.ly/3Rn1NmA
- Air wedge pump bags amzn.to/4fadhD4
- Sticks like Adhesive https://link.amazon/B0h0LBWXv
- Aluminium Angle Profile https://link.amazon/B0e9ulqP1
- Stainless steel screws (for gutter brackets) https://link.amazon/B01KFyvGM
- Soudall gutter sealant https://link.amazon/B05JhlnnA
* The Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do.
And here's the legal bit I have to state: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:
If you enjoyed this video or found it helpful, please consider subscribing to the channel for more DIY guides, home renovations, and practical builds!
Subscribe to Charlie DIYte: youtube.com/c/CharlieDIYte
I would be so grateful if you Joined my Channel:
- DIYte PATRON patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum; or
- BUY ME A COFFEE bit.ly/3xuQ3zb if you fancy buying me a coffee to help me keep making this free content - you can also join my Discord here too, if you don't like Patreon :)
#DIY #HomeRenovation #CharlieDIYte #RoomMakeover #DIYBuild
