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The Walls Go Up!! The Drywall Is Finally Going Up! E11

2,509 views · Published 18 May 2017 · 6:40 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: Mike Martins · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Building My Dream Game Store, where one of the biggest milestones in this entire renovation finally arrives.

After weeks of demolition, hauling debris, cleaning years of neglect, removing damaged flooring, repairing water damage, and preparing the building, today is the day we've been waiting for...

The drywall finally goes up.

For the first time since getting the keys, the store no longer feels like an abandoned building. Every new wall that's installed brings us another step closer to opening Merritt Toys & Games.

This episode also gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at professional construction techniques. You'll see how damaged walls are reinforced, anchored properly, and rebuilt the right way. Even though this is a small retail renovation, every step matters when creating a safe and welcoming business.

One of the best parts of this journey has been the support from family, friends, neighbours, and skilled tradespeople who have stepped in to help make this dream possible. Their experience and generosity have helped move this project forward while keeping costs under control.

We're also discussing future flooring ideas, colour schemes, lighting, and finishing touches that will completely transform this old storefront into a bright and welcoming tabletop game store.

Throughout this documentary I'm showing every step involved in opening a retail business—from finding the building and signing the lease to renovations, budgeting, licensing, suppliers, inventory, shelving, and eventually opening the doors for the very first customers.

If you've ever dreamed of opening your own business or renovating an old commercial building, I hope this series helps show what the process is really like.

Thank you for following the journey.

Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and join us as we continue building Merritt Toys & Games one step at a time.

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