We Made This Tiny Kitchen Bigger WITHOUT EXTENDING

This was supposed to be a simple kitchen renovation… …but before I could even touch a cabinet, it turned into a full-blown old house rebuild. In this 35-minute renovation story, I’m taking you through the real side of DIY — the messy bits people skip: chimney demolition, damp surprises, plaster failure, rewiring, asbestos tiles, moving the gas meter, relocating plumbing, and the moment we realised the kitchen fit was actually the easy part. I’m not a pro — I’m a DIYer learning as I go (and yes… making mistakes along the way). If you’re renovating an older UK property, planning a Howdens kitchen, dealing with awkward utilities, or just love watching a project spiral before the payoff… you’ll feel very at home here. 🧱 What’s in this video • Reworking a tiny kitchen (16m²) into a future-proof layout • Chimney breast + pantry demolition to reclaim space • A boiler placement we later discovered was a BIG mistake • Gas meter relocation + awkward utility problems • Removing old units and finding what’s really behind them • Asbestos floor tile removal (with precautions + proper disposal route) • Stud wall build, boarding tips, and beginner DIY mistakes • Electrics, plasterboarding, and learning plastering the hard way • Feature wall / lintel reveal + the final kitchen transformation • How we approached buying materials, cabinets & appliances on a budget 🛠️ A quick safety note This video is for entertainment and documenting our experience, not professional instruction. Always follow local regulations, use appropriate PPE, and consult qualified tradespeople where required (especially for gas, electrics, and hazardous materials). If you enjoy honest DIY, real budgets, and the full journey from chaos to finished space, subscribe — we’ve got more projects coming and I’m sharing everything (including the mistakes 😅). 👉 Comment below: would you attempt chimney removal / plastering yourself… or are you calling a pro instantly? 0:00 - In this video! 0:52 - Planning a kitchen renovation 1:39 - Demolishing a chimney 3:35 - Gas Meter relocation 4:44 - Plastering & Pointing 6:50 - Chimney finishing 8:18 - ASBESTOS REMOVAL DIY 10:30 - Stud wall reinforcement 11:51 - Rewiring 13:25 - Door lining fail 14:50 - Overboarding Asbestos 15:05 - Plastering (DIY tips and tricks) 18:57 - Kitchen plan and purchasing 19:48 - Kitchen fitting (DIY problems and solutions) 33:32 - Kitchen Reveal #diyrenovation #kitchenrenovation #oldhouserenovation