He’s Putting a HOLE in my BRAND NEW Kitchen | Building Our OFF GRID House in the WOODS

TL;DR

The couple works on installing a hood vent in their kitchen before a big snowstorm hits.

Transcript

we got to put a hole through this wall and then a hole through an exterior wall no sense of having it if it's not going to work right are you sure that's the right spot we have a bunch of crazy weather coming in this week we have quite a few big snowstorms on forecast maybe we'll get them maybe we won't but we don't want to be outside starting our ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏠 The plan is to move inside and work on tiling the backsplash and building a cabinet for appliances and plants. Gina has a lot of ideas for her kitchen.
• 🔌 Installing a hood vent for an exhaust fan is a task they've been putting off because they don't like putting holes through walls. They ordered the hood vent a while back to ensure they had what they needed.
• 📦 They received an extension kit for the ductwork for the hood vent, which will allow them to install everything and then add the extension later. They are still figuring out the height and placement of the hood vent.
• ✂️ They need to cut holes in the ceiling and walls to run the ductwork for the hood vent. They are being cautious not to cut any wires or hit any obstacles while doing so.
• 🧰 They are using an accordion metal ductwork to ensure they have enough flexibility to maneuver the vent. They are sealing all the joints with foil tape to prevent air leakage and moisture buildup.
• 😄 Despite the challenges, they are excited about the progress made and are pleased with how the vent and ductwork are coming together. The kitchen is starting to take shape.
• ⛄ They are preparing for a big snowstorm and are getting their snow blower and plow ready. They don't want to be caught in the storm without the necessary equipment.
• 🐔 They collected 28 eggs from their chickens today and are grateful for the abundance. They enjoy sharing the eggs with friends and family.
• 💡 They have a sponsor, Athletic Greens, who offers a nutritional supplement that has become an important part of their daily routine. They highly recommend trying it.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did the couple decide to install the hood vent before the snowstorm?

The couple wanted to avoid working outside in the snowstorm and wanted to make progress on their kitchen remodel by completing indoor tasks.

Q: What challenges did they face while installing the hood vent?

They had to figure out the right positioning, cut holes in walls and ceilings, and deal with sizing issues that required ordering additional parts.

Q: How did they plan to run the ductwork for the hood vent?

They planned to run the ductwork through the ceiling, above the stairs, and out through the side of the house.

Q: Why did they tape the joints of the ductwork with foil tape?

The foil tape helps seal the joints to prevent air leakage and potential moisture issues.

Q: Why did they use a PVC board to space out the vent cover?

The couple wanted to create a clean look by spacing out the vent cover, but they realized the PVC board they had was not wide enough for the vent size they needed.

Q: How did they prepare for the upcoming snowstorm?

They hooked up a snow blower to their tool cat and a plow to their truck to ensure they were ready for the snow.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The couple plans to tile their kitchen backsplash, but first, they need to build a cabinet for storage.

• They tackle the task of installing a hood vent, which requires cutting holes through walls and ceilings.

• They face challenges with the size of the vent and the positioning, but eventually get it installed.