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The Dusty Builder
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Join me while I fix and build whatever comes my way. My goal is for my videos and articles at dustybuilder.com to inspire others to do the same.
I would like the Dusty Builder channel to be a resource and inspiration for other Do it Yourselfers.
I would like the Dusty Builder channel to be a resource and inspiration for other Do it Yourselfers.
How to Build a Covered Patio / DIY Concrete Patio Roof
Step by step, how we build an awesome covered patio for a man-cave garage! We are not carpenters, but we are handy. If this describes you, then a project like this should be in your wheelhouse!
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Garden Rehab for Under $100 / Cheap Raised Garden Bed
Просмотров 106Месяц назад
Does your garden need a little love? So did mine. In this video, I will show you how I transformed my garden for under $100 by using materials that I found / made. A beautiful garden doesn't have to break the bank, I'll show you how. This book is my gardening bible, solid read full of useful information. amzn.to/3JHSTIR As an affiliate, I receive a small commission if you purchase.
Absolute Must Have Tips for Building a Deck Next to an Above Ground Pool
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
Before you build a deck next to your pool, watch this video! Straight and to the point, here are my top 5 tips for success and what I would do differently. I built this deck a few years ago. My family loves it and so will yours! Below are affiliate links to helpful products that I used: Safety latch: amzn.to/3waMP8G Safety hinges for gate: amzn.to/3We1BGj If purchased, I receive a small commission
DIY Exposed Aggregate Patio Time Lapse / How to Pour a Concrete Patio
Просмотров 455Месяц назад
From start to finish, how we transformed this backyard on a budget. With the help of my kids and a few buddies, we poured a decorative patio and installed custom steps for under $2000. This project looks sweet and is possible for a motivated diy'er! I have detailed instructions on my blog, dustybuilder.com/how-to-pour-an-exposed-aggregate-patio/ Affiliate Links to Products Used for Reference, c...
Beautiful Patio Steps From Leftover Concrete
Просмотров 7302 месяца назад
Beautiful Patio Steps From Leftover Concrete
How to Install a Heat Pump Water Heater / Water Heater Installation
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
How to Install a Heat Pump Water Heater / Water Heater Installation
How I Safely Removed This Dangerous Tree
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
How I Safely Removed This Dangerous Tree
Step by Step, How to Repair Roof Shingles Like a Pro!
Просмотров 4434 месяца назад
Step by Step, How to Repair Roof Shingles Like a Pro!
How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool with a Center Drain
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool with a Center Drain
Small Concrete Project, Perfect for a Beginner!
Просмотров 7129 месяцев назад
Small Concrete Project, Perfect for a Beginner!
Secret Carpet Cleaning Tip That I Learned From a Pro!
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Secret Carpet Cleaning Tip That I Learned From a Pro!
Welcome to the Dusty Builder Channel!
Просмотров 74510 месяцев назад
Welcome to the Dusty Builder Channel!
DIY Exposed Aggregate Concrete Patio
Просмотров 52 тыс.10 месяцев назад
DIY Exposed Aggregate Concrete Patio
Replacing a Rotted Lally Column in the Basement of a 100 Year Old Rental Property
Просмотров 10 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Replacing a Rotted Lally Column in the Basement of a 100 Year Old Rental Property
Install a Dryer Vent in a Tight Space / Dryer Vent Options That Won't Burn Your House Down
Просмотров 36 тыс.Год назад
Install a Dryer Vent in a Tight Space / Dryer Vent Options That Won't Burn Your House Down
Step-by-Step Guide: Building Sturdy Folding Sawhorses for Your Woodworking Projects
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Step-by-Step Guide: Building Sturdy Folding Sawhorses for Your Woodworking Projects
The Two Dollar Circular Saw Guide Upgrade!
Просмотров 50 тыс.Год назад
The Two Dollar Circular Saw Guide Upgrade!
How to Properly Install an Exterior GFCI Outlet
Просмотров 60 тыс.Год назад
How to Properly Install an Exterior GFCI Outlet
The Perfect First Exposed Aggregate Concrete Project!
Просмотров 47 тыс.Год назад
The Perfect First Exposed Aggregate Concrete Project!
How to Build a Code Approved Deck next to an Above Ground Pool
Просмотров 28 тыс.Год назад
How to Build a Code Approved Deck next to an Above Ground Pool
Awesome 👏 💪❤
Thanks man!
Awesome
Hey thanks buddy!
You look great!
lol.
I use a steel jack post with the bottle jack, the wood will flex under heavy load
I hear you, but this load was not heavy enough for the wood to flex, plus I'd rather take a 2x4 to the head vs a hunk of steel if something went wrong!!
I would strongly recommend to use a thick metal plate on top of the bottle jack as it could split the wood end grain lol, need something to spread the load
That is a great idea, thanks!!
I have a islander pool from Secard pools that comes out 18 inches of the ground on wood frame. I want to do a concrete deck, will the wooden frame be strong enough to hold the concrete
Hello, that sounds like a cool option, but concrete is sooo heavy, you would need some kind of beefed up wood frame to support that!!!
I would like to use the periscope one off to the side, through an adjacent wall and end right there in the back hallway. Short trip, easier to clean. Our dryer is electric, no gas in this subdivision. The current dryer vent goes UP, not out, 15 feet to the roof. I think this is a fire waiting to happen, even with annual duct cleaning for $125.
Hmmm, when you say end in the hallway......I'm assuming it's going to vent outside. That could probably work, it might get tricky if you need to use a 90 at some point. I agree though, I wouldn't want my dryer venting onto the roof for several reasons!!
Nice work!
Thanks!
Hey, nice tools... Except for the Miter saw.
Hey thanks…..That saw is a goody though!
@@thedustybuilder I get it, I don't blame you. Milwaukee can be pretty expensive.
Oil base paint Ooooooo Several coats of paint wowwww Chances are your doing 2 coats of paints
Two of oil and 3 coats of gloss. I appreciate your appreciation of quality exterior painting!
here in California, code requires that the handrail extend beyond the last step and wrap back around. That way you can continue grasping the rail when taking that last step
Yeah, well, they also cause cancer in California.
They require the same in Michigan….. kinda depends on the inspector
It’s nice. The metal option is only a few bucks more and lasts for ever.
Learning to weld is high on the list!
@@thedustybuilderthey make kits for composite handrails. It's usually an aluminum grasp rail that you just cut to size and mount with provided hardware and caps.
@@JordanWatson-gn6bn next time!
do you cut in control joints when you do exposed aggregate?
Yes, I did a few days after the pour
Hi Tom, I am really impressed with your work and mission. I would love to add value to your projects by editing your videos and designing thumbnails as a video editor and graphic designer. I have sent you an email with more details. Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks, Nasir.
Thanks for the ideas. It gave me the inspiration to get my dryer venting done. 👍
There is no better way to spend the weekend!
I see that you used a 15 Amp outlet. How do you know which one you need since there are 15 amp outlets and 20?
Awesome question! You can use 15 amp outlets on 20 amp circuits, it’s in the code book. The exception is you can’t use a 15 amp outlet if is the only plug on a 20 amp circuit, hope that helps
These were already out of fashion in the 90’s dude!
What a brave opinion, what are the hot new diy stepping stones ?
You do any long form videos of this??
ruclips.net/video/b6VH7jSRVFI/видео.htmlsi=aVMT5vpG4Rx518XY. I used left over concrete for this….. otherwise I would probably make my own mix if you want a similar look. Probably something like 70 percent pea gravel to 30 percent sand.
Only made a few mistakes. I don't recommend using teflon tape with pipe dope. Problem is DIY's think its a sealant when in fact it is a lubricant. NPT (pipe thread) is a tapered thread, requires a tight connection to seal. Use one or the other, not both. It's overkill. Good habit of capping unused gas line, (required in the UMC, (uniform mechanical code.) When soldering, (temperatures under 840 deg.) the flux should not extend to the end. The inside of the coupling needs cleaning, and then apply the flux missing about 1/4" from the end. Flux, (is caustic, that is how it works) is used to clean the pipe and stop air from getting to the soldered joint. The other failure is the heated air in the basement, being used to heat water. The air in the basement has to come from somewhere, so if the venting pulls air to the outdoors, then the basement will require replacement air. Ifl the basement floor, bottom plates and doors, are not sealed, that air comes from the house and outdoors. The most expensive air is the treated air from the house.
Hey man, thanks for watching! I use pipe dope and tape because I have seen others plumbers do this. -I did clean the inside of the fitting, sorry if I missed showing that. -The heat pump does not vent to the outside, it is not creating negative pressure. It acts like a portable air conditioner in the basement…… it draws air in, transfers heat to the water, then blows the same cooler air into the basement. Great idea in the summer, but you are right, I’m stealing hard earned heat in the winter 😬
Hello, great video. What size is your pool?
Thanks! She's 14 x 32. It fills up fast with little ones........should have gone bigger!
Ooooooh, i like it!!!!
So do I!
How white people do exposed aggregate lmao
Bummer about the dryer box, I wanted to do something similar, but ended up not doing it after all of my research, etc.
Yeah….the shame was worse than the extra work
That’s funny 😂 your “drywall penance”
Always a good day when some new Dusty Builder comes out… Especially featuring Frank!
Yes…… especially Frank!
Never notch a 4x4
How would you install it?
Use Cedar will last white is junk😅
While cedar is rot resistant, I’d have to sell a kidney to afford it and it still will rot
Nice Warrior Way t-shirt! OSS!
Garden warrior these days!!
I love that look!!
Thanks! Me too
Looks Fantastic!!
Thank you
Thanks for watching, check out the deck build video here 😁 ruclips.net/video/vzwr6Pcm5r4/видео.htmlsi=7oISCXBmmHH1CjaV
Rough framing with screws 😂 yeah right.
They are temporary until we nail the sheathing Big Jim!
Not to shabby!!! :)
Thank you!
No maintainance? If you mean, i dont wanna replace these posts in 50 years, so ill cover them. You will be dead before that things rots to the point it is useless
Still sounds like no maintenance for me!
those calves bro
Old calves buddy!
Thanks for the great video! I do have one question now that I'm closing a pool for the first time. Q:: what keeps the air in the bottom drain plumbing from coming out the center drain and visa/versa the water re-filling up the bottom drain plumbing? btw...the anti-freeze is a great suggestion. Thanks again
I’m getting ready to open mine, where do you live? To answer your question, physics is the reason. Blowing air into the line then immediately shutting the ball valve creates a ‘vapor lock’. The bubble is stuck in the tube. When I open the ball valve in the spring, there is a rush of air then the water comes shooting out.
If you put your finger on one end of a clear straw and put it in a cup of water, you can see the principal
You don’t refer the unit as a “ hot “ water heater because there is no reason to heat hot water. It’s simply a water heater.
You are correct….I will listen for this now!
Looks like a good crew to work for. great explanation and execution. Thanks for sharing
Thanks man! Im blessed with a great crew of family and friends !
Those carriage bolt setups are known to need retightening every season if my knowledge is serving me right.
They were good to go on my deck after several seasons, I think the lock washer helps. We shall see!
@@thedustybuilderI like tossing a dab of blue lock tight so I sleep better, but I never see them loosen especially when they’re inset like you did.
@@sqaure4175 …….thats a great idea 💡!
@@thedustybuilder that was what was stopping me from using this bolt setup for a workbench build. Thanks for the reply !
I have played around with many different sawhorse designs. I make mine the same way but I just use some scrap webbing instead of rope. To me, this is the easiest, fastest method and uses the least amount of materials. And the folding sawhorse take up little space and are easy to move around. Good tip on pre-drilling for the hinge and standing the things up. Thanks,
Thank you for the kind words..... I like them as well. I'm always surprised how strong they are!
So a heat pump comes pre installed? Also are all heat pump heaters electric?
Yes and yes. I’m not sure the manufacturer, but there are even heat pump water heaters that are 120 volt
very nice and just subscribed!
Great! Thank you!
Where did you order these from??
A place called Smede and Sons in Metro Detroit. They cut them to size for me as well
In my opinion this looks nice for a library, office building or an extremely old restored home. It looks too aged and out of place for such a small and plain house. Smooth bright concrete would’ve made the house look 15+ years newer.
Small and plain house? How dare you sir! We built that house in 2019, it’s modestly sized and the architecture style is an exercise in restraint
hi, whats the name of the retarder used?
I’ll just stick with brushed finish. My driveway is aggregate and looks ok
Yeah….. a driveway might be too much. I like a nice exposed patio or sidewalk though
Do you think an acid wash would have helped at all? Doing this tomorrow and wondering if I should pick up some acid just in case.
I have heard the finish comes out darker…… not as dark as the stain I used. If you try it, let me know what you think. I was actually thinking of testing a small piece
The electrical tape should be wrapped around the outlet several times not as a matter of keeping it dry but as a matter of safety for the next person who might have to take that outlet out in case it needs to be replaced.
Ken…. Kenny…,, they can turn the power off first brother!
Very cool! I'll have to try this sometime. With high end PVC I'm $40-60 per tread anyway. This looks like $10-15 per tread with some wire plus the one time cost of the forms. Could do some inlays too. I'm sold.
Inlay would be neat! I always liked the look of limestone treads, but they are pricey. The concrete turned out better than expected!
And then I dropped my beer, and then the slap split in half...
Ha! That thing is 12 inches thick, it will sink to China before it breaks. Probably an old step footing
Video looks like a 4" sidewalk slab.
@@J.Rob75 it does….. I actually wacked it with a sledge hammer several times and it just laughed at me. Investigation revealed why !