Planning a DIY home improvement project? Watch real construction work from the ground up with Patrick Madison of Madison’s Homes. This home addition documentary brings together 185 video clips covering the project’s progress.
Choose a topic below to jump to the matching part of the video. Each section explains what’s happening and highlights details that can help you understand and plan your own project.
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- Moving the propane tank — 0:00
- Excavation — 4:22
Follow the excavation stage of this home addition to see how digging fits into the construction sequence. This section gives homeowners a visual reference for the groundwork that comes before foundation construction. - Tanks, corrugated tubing & perimeter drains — 16:32
See the tanks, corrugated tubing, and perimeter drainage used on this addition. This section helps you understand how the drainage components fit together before they’re covered. - Foundation construction — 25:40
Watch the concrete foundation construction for this home addition, from the prepared excavation to the foundation that supports the framing above. See where this stage fits when planning a home addition or basement foundation project. - Exterior basement wall liner — 32:56
See the exterior basement wall liner used on this home addition. This section shows where the liner fits into the basement foundation work and provides a visual reference for planning exterior foundation protection. - How stone works with the drainage system — 37:36
See how drainage stone works with the perimeter drain system around this basement foundation. This section helps explain how foundation drainage collects and carries water away, and why stone placement matters before backfilling. - Framing — 50:17
Follow the framing stage of this home addition to see how the structure takes shape above the foundation. This section provides a visual reference for homeowners researching house framing and the sequence of a home addition project. - Setting roof trusses alone — 1:06:35
Watch the roof truss installation stage of this home addition, including how Patrick approached setting trusses while working alone. This project walkthrough gives homeowners a visual reference for roof framing and the transition from framed walls to the roof structure. - Building stairs — 1:20:08
Follow the stair-building stage of this home addition. This section gives homeowners researching how to build stairs a visual reference for staircase construction and how it fits into the framing process. - Furnace — 1:41:03
Follow the heating and cooling installation during this home addition, featuring a 96% efficient two-stage furnace with a secondary heat exchanger and a 3-ton air conditioning system. This section provides a visual reference for homeowners researching furnace installation, central air conditioning, and HVAC systems for a home addition. - Plumbing — 1:54:52
Follow the rough-in plumbing for this home addition and see how drain, waste, and vent piping fits into the construction process before drywall goes up. This section gives homeowners a visual reference for planning bathroom and kitchen plumbing and understanding how the drainage system comes together. - Potable water supply lines — 2:09:30
Follow the installation of potable water supply lines during this home addition. See how hot and cold water piping runs through the framing to serve plumbing fixtures before the walls are closed, providing a visual reference for homeowners researching water line installation and rough-in plumbing.
- Drywall — 2:49:27
Follow the drywall installation in this home addition as the framed rooms begin to take shape. This section provides a visual reference for homeowners researching how to hang drywall and how wall and ceiling panels fit together before taping and finishing. - Concrete patio & approach — 3:12:00
Follow the concrete patio and approach work during this home addition. This section provides a visual reference for homeowners researching concrete patio installation, pouring concrete flatwork, and creating finished outdoor surfaces around a home. - Taping drywall — 3:37:18
Follow the drywall taping and finishing in this home addition, including the joints between drywall panels. This section gives homeowners researching how to tape drywall and apply joint compound a visual reference for preparing walls and ceilings for paint.
- Kitchen — 4:11:55
Follow the kitchen installation as this home addition takes shape. This section provides a visual reference for homeowners researching kitchen remodeling, kitchen cabinet installation, and how the kitchen fits into a home addition. - Kitchen cabinet lighting — 4:23:23
See the kitchen cabinet lighting featured in this home addition. This section provides a visual reference for homeowners exploring cabinet lighting ideas and planning lighting as part of a kitchen remodel. - Siding — 4:25:57
Follow the exterior siding stage of this home addition. This section gives homeowners researching siding installation a visual reference for how the addition’s exterior takes shape. - Closet organizers — 4:36:39
See the closet organizers used in this home addition for practical closet storage ideas. This section provides a visual reference for planning closet shelving and organizing space as part of a home renovation. - Certificate of occupancy — 4:38:17
Final Inspection and Occupancy: Finishing the Home Addition
The final inspection is a major milestone when building a home addition. After the foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical work, insulation, and interior finishes, it is time to have the completed project reviewed for occupancy approval. This video follows my addition through that final stage—bringing months of hands-on construction together and getting the new living space ready to use.
How to Build a Deck
Follow this deck build from the footings through framing, decking, railing installation, and stairs. Watch each stage come together for a practical look at the work involved and ideas to help you plan your own deck project.