Yeah, it's going to be a sad day when I have to sell it to pay for the house, but by that point I'll have more than gotten my money's worth out of the thing. It helps me do so much more work so much faster than I could by myself.
Building DIY is really a lot of fun, and worth that, but honestly, based on the tools and stuff I have to buy and that I don't get any discounts like builders do, and with inflation, I probably would be better off paying someone else to build everything and be done cheaper and faster. It's a bit depressing.
@@butterflygrovefarm yeah bidenomics at work there. But like you said, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you did it on your own. I'm not sure where you're getting materials but ask for a military/ veteran discount. If you're using one of the big box stores I know they offer 10%
@@KerboOnYT Yeah, I guess I get frustrated with how much it actually costs it seems a lot cheaper up front, but because I lack experience there are always like 100 things I forget that I have to buy later that keeps driving up the cost. If I actually do the math I'm sure I still come out ahead like you say, but it doesn't feel that way based on how much I forget and have to go back and buy later to finish the project.
@@farmercraig567 I don't claim to be an expert, but I did read that is a common misconception. Using the correct nail can actually hold tighter than a screw. I forget the documentation I read that in, but saw it in a few places, so just went with nails. Prior to reading that, I thought the same as those companies that screws hold better. I think generally that's true, but not in every application I suspect now. Anyway, we'll see over time, it's all exposed and can add to it later if it starts to get loose.
Man that front loader is handy. Back in the day I helped build a lot of pole barns and houses with just 2 guys and ladders. Nice work!
Yeah, it's going to be a sad day when I have to sell it to pay for the house, but by that point I'll have more than gotten my money's worth out of the thing. It helps me do so much more work so much faster than I could by myself.
I am so proud of all your hard work, Daniel! I love you!
Aww, thanks honey!
Making quite a bit of progress down the Dan. Really enjoying watching you build out your dream.
Building DIY is really a lot of fun, and worth that, but honestly, based on the tools and stuff I have to buy and that I don't get any discounts like builders do, and with inflation, I probably would be better off paying someone else to build everything and be done cheaper and faster. It's a bit depressing.
@@butterflygrovefarm yeah bidenomics at work there. But like you said, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you did it on your own. I'm not sure where you're getting materials but ask for a military/ veteran discount. If you're using one of the big box stores I know they offer 10%
@jacobjeurissen1823 yeah I'm using that when I go down to Lowes.
@@butterflygrovefarm Skilled labor is quite expensive so you're still better off DIY if you have the time
@@KerboOnYT Yeah, I guess I get frustrated with how much it actually costs it seems a lot cheaper up front, but because I lack experience there are always like 100 things I forget that I have to buy later that keeps driving up the cost. If I actually do the math I'm sure I still come out ahead like you say, but it doesn't feel that way based on how much I forget and have to go back and buy later to finish the project.
Are you using nails or screws for the rafter brackets?
Nails, if you see me using a tool, its a pneumatic palm nailer not a drill.
Most construction companies will use screws because they hold better.
@@farmercraig567 I don't claim to be an expert, but I did read that is a common misconception. Using the correct nail can actually hold tighter than a screw. I forget the documentation I read that in, but saw it in a few places, so just went with nails. Prior to reading that, I thought the same as those companies that screws hold better. I think generally that's true, but not in every application I suspect now. Anyway, we'll see over time, it's all exposed and can add to it later if it starts to get loose.