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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @p.t.anderson1593
    @p.t.anderson1593 3 года назад +8

    I hope it's not too late but may I suggest putting in glass french doors instead of the big window that you mention at 10:17 . You may or may not need the access it will give you in the future but if you do need it... nice to have...

  • @GirdHerd
    @GirdHerd 3 года назад +50

    As a retired General Contractor, I'm impressed with your texturing technique. A smooth finish is so much harder to get right than a splattered texture but it looks so much better.

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад +8

      Totally agree! Spraying some orange peel was VERY temping...

    • @hogleg2
      @hogleg2 3 года назад +4

      Why texture and pull it flat? Why not just paint it twice if you want a flat finish? I've textured 100s of homes and used a crows foot or orange peel finish for a (texture). If you pull it flat there is no texture, so why even do it? Scratching my head .

    • @harlanmclain1719
      @harlanmclain1719 3 года назад

      @@hogleg2that's what I did but I never even heard of it shocked me not that iam real old but been around little in 5? Years lol but love to learn any thing ? If it saves a $ lol

    • @hogleg2
      @hogleg2 3 года назад +1

      @@westiemafia2704 fyi it's not putty it's called mud in the industry, putty is for nail holes in wood. and if you pull the beds correctly it is perfectly flat so that is not necessary. The 3rd bed should be wider than what was done here and you don't use a hawk to hold the mud. You use a mud pan or drywall pan. Personally I prefer a light texture, it adds a better feel than just flat.

  • @niellangner3668
    @niellangner3668 3 года назад +4

    Restless Redhead = Incredible Woman! Reckless Rielly = Incredibly Lucky! Well done guys, you are an incredible team.

  • @lagmonger
    @lagmonger 3 года назад +8

    Ginger hair brushed texture is the most luxurious ceiling texture.

  • @davidgates1122
    @davidgates1122 3 года назад +3

    I can't tell you how relieved I am that there is no longer a huge hole in the wall by the wood stove.

  • @robertbullitt7878
    @robertbullitt7878 3 года назад +1

    "I am woman" yes but you are more skilled and more competent than a lot of professionals that I have paid to do work. Well done you great job

  • @MrWils25
    @MrWils25 3 года назад +3

    Poke your vent stacks through the roof near the peak. When ice builds up on the roof it can tear off the stacks if they’re down low near the eaves.

    • @davep6977
      @davep6977 3 года назад +2

      or you can stick them out the gable ends horizontally

  • @jessicanicolebelmonte6252
    @jessicanicolebelmonte6252 3 года назад +5

    That, SIR, is the reason I install ALL my electrical wiring in conduits. And the conduits either vertical or horizontal, so it is easy to protect them from damage. With conduits it is easy to pull new [additional] wires without having to rip out the finish and insulation from the walls. Just my 2 Cents worth of observation.
    That, MADAM, is a very good reason to wear a bonnet. It protects not only your hair [from paint, plaster, dirt, etc], but also the cranial skin. ;-)

  • @kristinaostrolucanin3249
    @kristinaostrolucanin3249 2 года назад +2

    Courtney you are geniuses! Well done!
    I am so amazed by your skills and that you are fearless to do very hard work.
    You are living proof that women can do everything. ❤❤❤

  • @jabon13
    @jabon13 3 года назад +4

    Instead of a window in the living room, how about French doors and a Juliet balcony so you can still use it to move things in/out after you’ve completed your construction.

    • @davep6977
      @davep6977 3 года назад +2

      I suggested a sliding barn door or patio doors for that same logic. I like the balcony idea

  • @HoodBillyLife
    @HoodBillyLife 3 года назад +3

    Awesome video as always!

  • @MegaEric77
    @MegaEric77 3 года назад +3

    You should invest in a adjustable bench

  • @jamesousterzaar4826
    @jamesousterzaar4826 3 года назад +3

    My first post ever, after at least a year of watching this channel. Riley and Courtney... you are a force to be reckon with.... absolutely amazing!

  • @tehNashty
    @tehNashty 3 года назад +3

    So, what was Reilly doing while Wonder Woman was finishing the ceiling? Playing with Boone.
    I think putting in the plumbing before the drywall and insulation would have been easier/better. But, hindsight...
    Washing all that pretty red hair is going to use a lot of water!

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад +2

      Riley was a Grade A support crew for me! Made sure I was fed, watered and followed around cleaning up after me! 😆

  • @intrepidzephyr
    @intrepidzephyr 11 дней назад

    Going back and watching some of these older videos and feeling all the feels again - how freaking cool it is to see it come together!!
    Hoping also we get these little bloopers and teasers in the new videos again

  • @naren2389
    @naren2389 3 года назад +1

    I think to list out what you can't do will be shorter than what you can do 😁😁😁 i am super amazed

  • @jackwells1452
    @jackwells1452 3 года назад +2

    Cortney is one impressive WOMAN, I HATE tapeing and sanding ( sorry Courtney's mom) hats off, great team work

  • @georgevangordon9728
    @georgevangordon9728 3 года назад +3

    Alright I’ve been doing Sheetrock for oh lord to long. Somebody in this video is not quite the amateur drywall finisher as she makes out. Either that or she is the quickest study I’ve ever seen and I know that by the joints not the skim coat... nicely done cortney

  • @ChrisACiufo
    @ChrisACiufo 2 года назад

    I’m constantly amazed at how you both work as a team, where two heads are better than one. It’s good to balance “go for it!” with…”.. but hang on a minute….”

  • @MrClivelupo
    @MrClivelupo 3 года назад +1

    i Like how Courtney is not afraid of hard work and bringing the job to an end.

  • @BFVgnr
    @BFVgnr 3 года назад +2

    Well, when you really think about it, using a piping bag to put mud on a hawk, is a lot like using a piping bag to write Happy Birthday on a cake with icing.
    Except mud isn't as tasty as icing and you don't have to sand icing.

  • @fosteringadventure
    @fosteringadventure 3 года назад +7

    Please wear a respirator when sanding drywall. Silica in the lungs is no fun at any time.

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад +1

      Yes!! Courtney is very careful to wear a mask (when she's not talking to the camera... 😉).

  • @pisom4314
    @pisom4314 3 года назад +2

    i have never saw anyone put dish soap in it before!!! we always used white ceiling paint mixed in it tho.. its coming along great!!!

  • @timburk6097
    @timburk6097 3 года назад +3

    Hard work pays off! For 3 years, there was no time or energy for play while I built our tiny home and all the things to go with it. No regrets.

  • @sceneanuerebelrebel9244
    @sceneanuerebelrebel9244 3 года назад +4

    Before you close the wall on your house maybe a set of double doors instead of a picture window. Well are you going to grunt the cooking stove , refrigerator/freezer ,bathtub and shower and all other home related fixture's up the stairs with no handrail issues / lack of / or too narrow/ and steep.. Lockable doors could let you use the digger to set big pieces in living room using short jib boom instead of bucket ..

  • @dagerlandolsen
    @dagerlandolsen 3 года назад +1

    As a Norwegian it’s cool to se a Jøtul stove in your appartment 🇳🇴

  • @homeFall1
    @homeFall1 3 года назад +2

    So, you may be too far into this for my suggestion to make sense but we built a spare bedroom/office over the machine shop side of our shop. (other side is a 2.5 story vehicle bay much like yours). Instead of a window into the bay we put a double door with a very small balcony outside it. I would suggest you consider the same as it would make getting big items into/out of your living space much easier than up stairs outside by hand... I have no idea how we would have gotten the couch up the staircase so I am VERY glad we decided to do it on our space. I know you said you where going to bring in your initial appliances before framing in the window but, what about replacement units or other furniture down the road? Love the progress and look forward to seeing more!

  • @BrownMatters
    @BrownMatters 3 года назад +1

    i LOVE U GUYS!!Courtney is like a lovable kid in an adult body and Riley is pretty cool,too.Love watching u guys.I consider myself handy but u two take it to another level.Great job,u two.EXCELSIOR!!!(with a nod to THE LATE,GREAT Stan Lee)

  • @tomvogel492
    @tomvogel492 2 года назад +1

    Courtney - Kicking butt with the mudding and taping. I HATE doing it.

  • @Recnep
    @Recnep 3 года назад +2

    The dialogue intro change for the previous vid and now its back to the former one. Don't worry I like both intros. I just noticed it. ☺️

  • @markwilson9196
    @markwilson9196 3 года назад +1

    I think the least pleasant part of drywalling, is the sanding, yuk! We have a similar shop/ apartment setup and love the window overlooking the shop. Looking great!

  • @jjbw51
    @jjbw51 3 года назад +6

    Merry Christmas from Ontario Canada. You, sir, are one lucky man to have a wife willing to try anything once and then carry on doing it.

  • @blatham59
    @blatham59 3 года назад +2

    When I first saw a rough opening @9:45 from the living room to the shop I thought, GREAT, they are putting in a sliding glass door like I suggested!
    Alas, it's a window.
    Everything is looking great though.

  • @shackman1306
    @shackman1306 3 года назад +3

    Riley you have been blessed with a wonderful wife. Have a wonderful day.

  • @bbrooksydlmn
    @bbrooksydlmn 3 года назад +2

    Maybe French doors with 1/2 lights in the top instead of the window overlooking the shop. You could still put the couch in front of them. It would give you great access to move heavy things in and out. Everything looks great!

  • @jasperdogification
    @jasperdogification 3 года назад +1

    When doing drywall don’t sand it’s messy! Instead buy some natural sponge and use just enough water to wipe the joint after it drys! I learns this rom a pro drywall contractor!

  • @soulcontractor1641
    @soulcontractor1641 3 года назад +5

    I like the Weather you Guy's get!! It Keeps the " Rift Raft" away unless they have Ski- treads as Tires plus the Peace of Mind it gives you!! When i'm in the Country it's takes me a little time to Adjust to how Quiet it gets, like a Ringing in your Ear until few hours later when it Abate!! To much Noise Pollution everywhere, not Good for the Soul!Have a Happy New Year Guy's!! Dean( Soul) Toronto

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад +4

      We have finally gotten used to the quiet and wouldn't want anything else! All we can hear is the soft rumble of a train in the distance.

    • @soulcontractor1641
      @soulcontractor1641 3 года назад +2

      @@AmbitionStrikes Awesome,soon i'll be doing the same!! Remember Cities were Born out of Murder of Able, so they say? I think there is some Truth to Cities been Inheritantly Wicked!! Dean( Soul) Toronto

  • @jimdegeorge5517
    @jimdegeorge5517 3 года назад +1

    Still making me smile 😁

  • @ralphsnow2337
    @ralphsnow2337 3 года назад +2

    Tip for doing drywall finishing. Use a wet sponge ( not dripping wet) instead of sanding. This eliminates the dust.

  • @duckninja9349
    @duckninja9349 3 года назад +2

    Hope you all had a Merry XMas! I'm sure it is going to be a crazy memorable one. It takes a special kinda of patience to work drywall - I don't have it absolutely. Love the idea for the big window into the workshop - that'll be pretty amazing once realized. For a future episode, I'm curious to hear how the clean water preparation has been going - like where are you storing the water, how do you keep it from freezing, blah, blah, and blah? I keep thinking I want to take a hot shower after watching an episode and wonder how you do laundry and avoid swamp ass and/or have your sense of smell gone primitive and you no longer can tell (ha, ha). Maybe an episode on the basics - water, food, hygiene, waste management, where are the dogs taking a dump and do you clean that up (like have an area to toss dog pooh so it can decompose and not landmine your space), etc. Inquiring minds wanna know ;-p.

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад +2

      Those are all great ideas. We’ll have to do a video soon!

  • @jahanzaibkhan2597
    @jahanzaibkhan2597 3 года назад +3

    Best part of watching your vlogs is, how you guys support each other and compliment each other when the other person has done a great job, you guys are my favourite couple on youtube , great vlog as always and lots of love from Pakistan.

  • @georgem9554
    @georgem9554 3 года назад +2

    Hope you guys have some firewood ready, going to get a little chilly.

  • @edmorgan960
    @edmorgan960 3 года назад +1

    Maybe you could design and build a plow for the army truck

  • @genedegiorgio1617
    @genedegiorgio1617 3 года назад +1

    I don’t know if what you do is the best way, but you are such fun to watch. Merry Christmas from Ocala Fl.

  • @BulletproofPastor
    @BulletproofPastor 3 года назад +4

    I am very good at drywall and trained by a master drywall expert known for doing perfect "flat work" (no texture). That said..... I really HATE drywall. Courtney, I feel your pain. LOL

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад +1

      It is rewarding... but holy cow it is a ton of work!

    • @BulletproofPastor
      @BulletproofPastor 3 года назад +2

      @@AmbitionStrikes You're doing a first class job of it. Skim coating the entire surface is the mark of a pro.

  • @HoodBillyLife
    @HoodBillyLife 3 года назад +1

    Not sure how I missed this video!

  • @donalddodson7365
    @donalddodson7365 3 года назад +3

    Makes my shoulders ache just watching all the overhead work. But, you are making great progress. Hope you get some Holiday time, like slip over to a real shower somewhere ... lots of hot running water & no septic tank to fill up. See you next time. Happy Christmas. Blessings.

  • @tomshaw2358
    @tomshaw2358 3 года назад +2

    You 2 compliment each other so far as the videos I've seen so far

  • @shade38211
    @shade38211 3 года назад +1

    Drilled thousand of holes over the years remodeling and retiring homes. I had to put bathroom in for in-laws and basement beams are all spaced crazy. Always used a friends offset drill or tried to jam my 1/2 dewalt with short bits. Ended up trying 1/4 inch dewalt impact with brand new Irving self pull 3 flute bits. Will never go back to any drill if I can help it. The hammer action puts no torque on your wrists and hardly needs pressure.

  • @randyhowesfamily
    @randyhowesfamily 3 года назад +3

    Build a cat walk from interior shop window to other side of wall window.

  • @kevinwilliams2261
    @kevinwilliams2261 3 года назад +2

    Getting closer by the day...that work is hard and tedious, I could have never been that patient. Nice work!

  • @_marcus_does_
    @_marcus_does_ 3 года назад +2

    In the uk when you tape and joint the boards we just paint them as it's more of a commercial finish. Fair play for doing that!

  • @ProjectFaceOff
    @ProjectFaceOff 3 года назад +6

    Looking good folks! I can't believe how much progress you've made. The attention to detail is impressive. Can't wait for the next episode.

  • @0digger081
    @0digger081 3 года назад +4

    Another fun peek into the apartment build out. Subtitled "Courtney Needs a Shower", it's impressive that everything you guys do seems to come out looking so professional and this is just one more example. Nice job. You've accomplished so much in 2021 and you have one last week to add to that list. Enjoy a Snowverlander ride and relax a bit too. Look forward to the next installment.

  • @billkowske5978
    @billkowske5978 3 года назад +2

    Awesome stuff! A suggestion...18 big boss roller will cut down on your labor time. In my experience of 30 years painting is a huge time saver, especially on callings. Love the channel and keep up the great work!!

  • @phillipdickinson8557
    @phillipdickinson8557 3 года назад +2

    Great job Courtney you the man he did gee can't think what he did oh yeah the vent pipe.

  • @timdunn2387
    @timdunn2387 3 года назад +2

    I note you skim coat the drywall (as they do in the UK). Here in Australia we flush the joints and fixing holes then simply paint over. 2 coats suffice for a perfect finish.

  • @billmapes7401
    @billmapes7401 2 года назад +1

    Spend the day just enjoying the fire

  • @bobbydawson7706
    @bobbydawson7706 3 года назад +5

    Go get them. Awesome job 👌 you have to relax sometime. Springtime is a great time. Design your family day! Build a grill, BBQ pit or something else you enjoy together 👍. You two are awesome ❤️❤️❤️

  • @fsfazekas
    @fsfazekas Год назад

    Love the fact that that you have a Jøtul wood stove. We had a Jøtul #118 in the house when I was in high school…summer splitting wood are nostalgic. 👍👍

  • @TTMotorsports
    @TTMotorsports 3 года назад +2

    Looks great. Glad you figured out the squeegee method. I did the same thing in the past with thinning and a squeegee and never seen anyone do that before but it worked awesome.

  • @stburr91
    @stburr91 3 года назад +8

    For those that don't know, what Courtney is doing is called a level 5 drywall finish.

  • @jamesr.epstein
    @jamesr.epstein 3 года назад +3

    Love your video's. This time thank you Courtney for the new way to do the finishing. I never thought of that. Excellent.

  • @Machailey1
    @Machailey1 3 года назад +2

    Hi Courtney and Riley, Courtney at 9:34 of this video you missed the opportunity to say, "hear me roar." I'm sure Riley would agree with me that a capable women such as yourself should never miss the opportunity to say that. You 2, keep up the good work.

  • @dirtlifemagazine
    @dirtlifemagazine 3 года назад +3

    So you're leaving it smooth and not texturizing it? I think that looks so much better. So often drywallers try to hide their terrible work with texture.

  • @sheilabyler1140
    @sheilabyler1140 3 года назад +6

    You guys are doing a great job

  • @paige6028
    @paige6028 3 года назад +1

    Courtney, you are very smart & innovative & you REALLY made that messy skim coating look easier! Having a husband of 20yrs in the building industry I've seen, done it myself & washed/cleaned up many sheetrock jobs! It's NOT for the faint of heart that's for sure! Keep pushing on guys....another step closer to the finish line! "I AM WOMAN" reminds me of the girl on Tiktok that created a song just out of the blue called "I am woman" that's the latest Tiktok trend! Have you seen the millions of videos created to her song? YOU should DEFINITELY do one Courtney!

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад

      I always forget how messy it is until it’s time to do the job… then I grumble a bit but am always very rewarded by the end!

  • @micmccann1315
    @micmccann1315 3 года назад +24

    Courtney, you made that look so easy. I hope you guys had a great Christmas in your winter wonderland!

  • @billynonofyourbusiness3434
    @billynonofyourbusiness3434 3 года назад +3

    I hate painting, texturing, and mudding. That looks good!

  • @cbpuzzle
    @cbpuzzle 3 года назад +2

    Make a drywall / plywood carry handle out of scrap wood and or rope for single sheet carry.

  • @donlatimer5114
    @donlatimer5114 2 года назад +1

    Here’s an suggestion for getting your stove and refrigerator and large furniture upstairs easily , build a 4 x 4 platform and put eyeballs in the corners and run cables up through pulleys do you lift everything to the second floor through the opening that you left in the wall

  • @chrishoward4546
    @chrishoward4546 3 года назад +3

    Nice work kids almost complete great work!!!!!

  • @terrylarkin690
    @terrylarkin690 3 года назад +1

    I'm so impressed with all your skills if anyone should have a DIY TV show you both should be on one.

  • @meirionevans5137
    @meirionevans5137 3 года назад +3

    Mix your soap into the water 1st, easier to gauge, also use less soap. Great job, walls are easy compared to ceilings.

  • @terrancesnyder9323
    @terrancesnyder9323 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your journey with us . Looking forward to your next project .😀

  • @JP-tl8rr
    @JP-tl8rr 3 года назад +2

    Wow, now thats dedication. When i use to do drywall the sanding and texturing overhead was the hardest. Great job !

  • @SaYeager
    @SaYeager 3 года назад +5

    Wow Courtney is an artiste with that drywall, Riley's got the apartment closed in, hope you had a great Christmas.

  • @alphatruckhouse8223
    @alphatruckhouse8223 3 года назад +3

    Looks Great ! Merry Christmas !! ~peace~

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck 3 года назад +2

    good job u 2! ...thanks 4 video. be kind.

  • @nickmaduro8912
    @nickmaduro8912 3 года назад +3

    Merry Christmas from Aruba and a happy and prosperous New Year

  • @danieloliver20
    @danieloliver20 3 года назад +3

    There's a reason you don't see many out of shape(FAT) taper/texture pros, great job Courtney! No broken wrists with the right angle drill is always a win, lol... you two are close to doing the kitchen & bath 👍👍

  • @henryknight7876
    @henryknight7876 3 года назад +3

    Merry Christmas to you and all of your's

  • @katherineking1361
    @katherineking1361 3 года назад +2

    What a fantastic idea in getting a smooth ceiling. You are so good at mudding and taping. I never found it easy but someone had to do it. I usually put on the mud and then used a whist broom to make swirls. Then paint to hide my errors.....lol.

  • @ron343
    @ron343 3 года назад +2

    I am impressed with your muddying job I also hate doing that.

  • @justinc.2656
    @justinc.2656 3 года назад +2

    that thermal fan, try turning it around so it blows air across the stove pipe. it will warm the area around faster plus you won't be pulling hot air across its motor.

  • @martinmiller1087
    @martinmiller1087 3 года назад

    I'm a whistler. I only whistle when I'm in a happy mood, and then, it's spontaneous - not at all intentional. ... Several hours after enjoying this video, I found myself entering my home, whistling Helen Reddy's iconic anthem of the women's liberation movement of the early 1970s, 'I Am Woman.' ... I whistled it quite a while before I even noticed that I was whistling. Then I began to wonder how memory of that song had risen from my subconsciousness? ... Aha! When Courtney was mudding the ceiling, she said to Riley, "I am Woman!" ... Thanks for the trip back 50+ years down memory lane to my wonderful college days. Thanks also for helping keep me in a great mood for many hours. You guys are the best. ... BTW: I thought of a couple more seasonings to give your diet a bit more pep - Spike seasoning and brewer's yeast. ... I mentioned Tiger Sauce in a comment to another video. Courtney, I'd bet you might really like it sprinkled on vegetables, meats, seafood, in soups, stews, and chowders. Enjoy!

    • @AmbitionStrikes
      @AmbitionStrikes  3 года назад +1

      This made my day! Thanks for the tips on seasonings too, I’ll have to check them out!

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 3 года назад +2

    Coming along. Slow and steady.

  • @ndlrc8740
    @ndlrc8740 3 года назад +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍 hope u had a great Christmas..wish the best for the coming years...courtney looks like heidi klum !!

  • @president2
    @president2 3 года назад +3

    Try the banjo tool for tapping I love it.

  • @steves524
    @steves524 3 года назад +1

    Never seen drywall coating done like that, must try it , Merry Xmas an happy New Year,🎄

  • @josephstevens3357
    @josephstevens3357 3 года назад +1

    What patience and attention to detail! It is going to look stunning when finished! Roll on 2022!

  • @cuznjo1
    @cuznjo1 3 года назад +3

    there are two things i can't stand, taping and painting. when i had my upstate new york home, it had T-1-11 siding on the outside. it was stained a dark brown. after many years, it needed another staining. so i set aside one weekend to do it. after about 2 hours of starting the staining, i called a painter, and hired him to finish the job.

  • @joshsteuterman2363
    @joshsteuterman2363 3 года назад +2

    This was fun to watch. Thanks you two.

  • @ilonakatalindako-tolman5545
    @ilonakatalindako-tolman5545 3 года назад +2

    ☺️again always 😎 and yes smiling with your many ones to deal with and how you flow with them...but yes getting always some way ahead 💫

  • @brianmckee7470
    @brianmckee7470 2 года назад +1

    another great video with great music. Keep up the build and the entertainment. Love Positive couples...

  • @randymears1378
    @randymears1378 3 года назад +2

    You guys are doing great! I really underestimated your staying power. I thought you would give up and go back to some place warm. Love the channel.

  • @JohnKoehler67
    @JohnKoehler67 3 года назад +3

    Already on the edge of my seat waiting for the next episode
    Thanks for all you do

  • @2kfbbuff
    @2kfbbuff 3 года назад +2

    I used to do trim work and I would come home looking just as dirty haha. Yall are doing great! You will be done before you know it.

  • @jducharme71
    @jducharme71 3 года назад +2

    I don’t know why no one ever talks about it but you in most applications you can use a damp sponge instead of sanding. After doing drywall for a year it blew my mind when I was told. Really keeps down on the dust.

  • @insaynbcr
    @insaynbcr 3 года назад +1

    Courtney, you could wear a salad cover over your hair during the overhead mud skimming? You know the disposable scrunchy shower cap things for salad bowls. I think Saran makes them.