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  • @TheJeracuda
    @TheJeracuda Месяц назад +101

    the neighbors probably absolutely love you right now considering this house was sitting abandoned for however long and now you've come along and bought the house and you're now giving it repairs and upgrades that were needed meaning you're helping the neighbors property value go up

    • @joe_ferreira
      @joe_ferreira Месяц назад +2

      Unless they don't want taxes to also go up.

    • @jacobkummer2067
      @jacobkummer2067 Месяц назад +1

      @@joe_ferreira lol

    • @leetay4771
      @leetay4771 Месяц назад

      I dont know. Ever since he moved in. All they hear is power tools all day. Instead of piece and quiet 😂🤷‍♂️

  • @EJ20WRX
    @EJ20WRX Месяц назад +130

    The neighbor across the street has so many WRXs.

    • @nameless-og
      @nameless-og Месяц назад +5

      All blue peanuts, guess we know the main reason for the bigger garage.

    • @eddiexxxxxg
      @eddiexxxxxg Месяц назад +3

      all the ringlands are gone

    • @GoPotato69
      @GoPotato69 Месяц назад +2

      nah he def needs 1 more trust me

    • @evelyn_r
      @evelyn_r Месяц назад +2

      lol saw this comment and immediately started looking for the rexys 😂 lol blue house, blue cars lol, I think they like blue 😂

    • @rhysmagee7828
      @rhysmagee7828 Месяц назад

      One is the project car the others r parts

  • @wbrooker13
    @wbrooker13 Месяц назад +16

    The ends should be completely supported. Also you should have added moisture tape on the joists and between the foundation and deck to make the deck last longer. Pressure treated will still rot due to moisture, it just takes longer

  • @txborn668
    @txborn668 Месяц назад +29

    A comment for everyone wanting to do this... Before you start digging those footers make sure you know where your water and sewer lines go so you don't hit them.

    • @scpatl4now
      @scpatl4now Месяц назад +3

      Even more important...your gas lines.

    • @txborn668
      @txborn668 Месяц назад

      @@scpatl4now Very Very true. And they may not always run straight out to the street. My parents last house the sewer line ran at an angle across the front lawn from one corner of the house to the opposite corner on the street.

  • @garyvu1890
    @garyvu1890 Месяц назад +43

    I would’ve taken out all the old sidewalks as well and recentered them according to the new patio.

    • @jonforrest4405
      @jonforrest4405 Месяц назад +5

      Yeah thats some flipper poop right there

    • @Dev_2R
      @Dev_2R Месяц назад +4

      The front door isn't centered, so it would be appropriate to offset the sidewalk as well to retain the balance of the entryway and deck. That would be extra work for a worse look. However new sidewalks, or even better nicer pavers, would have been the right choice regardless of work involved.

  • @radarguru566
    @radarguru566 Месяц назад +6

    As an avid DIYER myself, I can appreciate the hard work you've put into this project. I think it looks great and very inspiring!

  • @deanellis5870
    @deanellis5870 Месяц назад +14

    We used to do this in landscaping next time try using a sod cutter Then you can roll it up somewhat neatly and put it in the bucket

  • @GTI631
    @GTI631 Месяц назад +5

    For the outside they make solid instead of grooved that way you don’t look at the groove from the board from the front

  • @ryanomac27
    @ryanomac27 6 дней назад +1

    I would have mitered the column wrap. IT would make it more difficult for sure, but a better look in the end. Also, how did you secure the picture frame on the outside where the hidden fasteners didnt go? Face screws? if so you can countersink them and make plugs from the leftover deck boards so hide ALL the screws!

  • @masterfabricator
    @masterfabricator Месяц назад +18

    Take off the last layer on deck and put wire mesh on dig down 6-8 inches and bury it, then put wood back on so no animals go under the deck.

    • @nicklindsey3099
      @nicklindsey3099 Месяц назад

      Spider's are fine. But rats dig he'll be having fun later with those if he doesn't have gravel all the way around with stell mesh behind the cover side pieces

    • @Metaskriptz
      @Metaskriptz Месяц назад +3

      I think his plan is to leave the future problems to the owner he sells it to

    • @TonySopranoNola
      @TonySopranoNola Месяц назад

      Nerd

  • @jaredgreen5305
    @jaredgreen5305 Месяц назад +3

    you can fix a padded bar to the left side of your Ryobi Post Hole digger brother, that way when it grabs and tries to tear your arms off, the padded bar will simply push in your hips/legs and help prevent that auger torque from trying to hurt you..

  • @txborn668
    @txborn668 Месяц назад +25

    Taking out that old grass might have been easier with a sod cutter.

    • @evictioncarpentry2628
      @evictioncarpentry2628 Месяц назад +5

      Or pay someone with a skid that actually knows how to operate one. That would have been ripped up and graded in 2 hours lol

    • @scpatl4now
      @scpatl4now Месяц назад

      I was getting ready to say the same thing...much easier.

  • @MrDe312
    @MrDe312 Месяц назад +55

    So does rain from your front deck drain into the crawlspace????

    • @irishfighter0646
      @irishfighter0646 Месяц назад

      I have the same question.

    • @nicklindsey3099
      @nicklindsey3099 Месяц назад +1

      I came here to ask the question also

    • @Syanticraven
      @Syanticraven Месяц назад +2

      I wondered what the code on that was because it i thought it would have had to have a solid barrier layer. But I know nothing of DIY or construction

    • @nicklindsey3099
      @nicklindsey3099 Месяц назад +1

      @@Syanticraven usually you would put a solid board down, then wrap it with house wrap(waterproof membrane of some kind) and then add a drip edge, all before putting the deck boards on top. Much like what you would do for siding

    • @nicklindsey3099
      @nicklindsey3099 Месяц назад +3

      The reason why he had to dig up all that concrete at the front of the door is because that was preventing water from ending the basement, now with that removed he needs to add other more modern materials in its place to prevent future water damage

  • @reecespuffs9313
    @reecespuffs9313 Месяц назад +33

    Anyone else loved seeing all the Subaru WRX in the back ???

  • @TheR13
    @TheR13 Месяц назад +2

    Making the post black would make them pop more. More modern

  • @ryanelfman3520
    @ryanelfman3520 Месяц назад +24

    Wait. So water is going to go through the deck to the inside of the house footings?

    • @garyvu1890
      @garyvu1890 Месяц назад +1

      No flashing

    • @mariannegaetanopulma4077
      @mariannegaetanopulma4077 Месяц назад +7

      This frustrated the hell out of me watching him do this without any flashing. This will hold moisture and rot the wood and the foundation will start to crumble

  • @undead_ARTIST
    @undead_ARTIST Месяц назад

    Cool project! This is the exact type of deck I am considering for my backyard, so this video is very helpful in understanding the cost, time commitment, etc.

  • @BHauck-os9sy
    @BHauck-os9sy Месяц назад +6

    Beam should’ve been placed on top of the post to support the vertical deck load.

    • @jeymz77
      @jeymz77 Месяц назад

      Yep, all the weight in the front is dependent on the sheer strength of the screws used to attach the post. Luckily it doesn’t have too far to fall if it does.

  • @Jack-SecITGuy
    @Jack-SecITGuy Месяц назад +1

    I don't think you need any built in seating in front of the home, but when you asked about it in the video, it has no over hang or roof. The best part of a front porch is watching life go by while you sit under the overhang and its raining out or early morning and you're getting started for the day.

  • @Mythix2
    @Mythix2 Месяц назад +2

    So how does that entryway flooring work? it's just open to the crawlspace. so it's a huge cold bridge to the inside, and the rain can just fall into the crawlspace?
    seems crazy to me.

  • @brentalmond6533
    @brentalmond6533 Месяц назад +3

    Are you worried about your structural floor joists being exposed to water now? Since you opened up the floor next to the door, you now have an area for water to get under your house on the inside of the footers.

  • @BigShrek8
    @BigShrek8 Месяц назад +23

    Remember peeps 811 dig before digging deep. Even when you are pretty darn sure you won't hit anything, otherwise anything you hit is 100% your fault. Where as, if you have it marked by the utility and they missed it you may have some recourse. They will probably still blame you saying you went an inch deeper than they thought but it doesn't hurt to have a paper trail.

    • @bantam5507
      @bantam5507 Месяц назад +1

      Not fully true, you're still responsible, for example if they mark within a foot or 2 of being correct and you hit something, still your fault.

    • @BigShrek8
      @BigShrek8 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@bantam5507there are 1000 different ways they will make it your fault , but if you don't get it marked you have zero recourse. Going in Thinking "well shoot I might as well dig and not get it marked since it's going to be my fault anyways" is a bad way to go into projects.
      My gas company for example will cover it if you get it marked and it's within the parameters, but if you don't get it marked that send you a bill without even a discussion. And my guess emergency repairs aren't cheap

  • @viepng
    @viepng Месяц назад

    some tall planter boxes around the left side of the deck from the house to the walkway would look really nice. Id also seal the bottom of the decorative posts and put a cap on the top and bottom of each to tie it in and protect them more

  • @KB-987
    @KB-987 Месяц назад

    It looks amazing!! Great job!

  • @wazwrong5539
    @wazwrong5539 Месяц назад +1

    I would love to see the basement with the hvac situation, plumbing, etc!

  • @dkosawa
    @dkosawa Месяц назад +1

    incredible difference!!

  • @neonllamasftw
    @neonllamasftw Месяц назад +7

    Why didn’t you use a tiller? Genuine question! I’m about to do the same thing to my yard and i rented a big tiller instead

  • @heathagius3598
    @heathagius3598 Месяц назад +1

    Hello from Australia recently found your channel and just thought I'd tell you I've now binge watched all of your available content , keep up the great work

  • @chicafromthechi
    @chicafromthechi Месяц назад

    I absolutely love this series I'm thinking of redoing our fence by myself and after watching your videos and whatnot I kind of have the courage to do that can't be that hard.. 😊

  • @Thisisnotmyname0116
    @Thisisnotmyname0116 Месяц назад

    Looks so much better!

  • @chuckmeister6518
    @chuckmeister6518 Месяц назад

    Looks great! Well done!

  • @santinoepperson5281
    @santinoepperson5281 Месяц назад

    Love my weekends.. Mr Beast Saturday, Mr Build it Sunday

  • @michaelmayfield4618
    @michaelmayfield4618 Месяц назад +1

    House is looking good

  • @WexWerxScott
    @WexWerxScott Месяц назад +9

    It appears your neighbor has a thing for wrxs 😂

  • @GoPotato69
    @GoPotato69 Месяц назад +4

    why would you not just get a load of top soil vs destroying the lawn, the drainage will for sure just pool water there

  • @kevinr6236
    @kevinr6236 Месяц назад

    Love what you have done.

  • @kevinf3641
    @kevinf3641 Месяц назад

    Another awesome build.

  • @StolzeeYT
    @StolzeeYT Месяц назад

    Looks real good.

  • @wg8304
    @wg8304 Месяц назад

    It is fascinating to see how he wings it with these projects. I would not be able to survive that and would definitely need to plan much more.

  • @RPHelpingHand
    @RPHelpingHand Месяц назад +1

    Wrap around little fenced in are would be nice for pets

  • @Mr.DMZ.
    @Mr.DMZ. Месяц назад +1

    Nice work. I'm still not convinced you need to remove all the grass though

  • @SaraChumley
    @SaraChumley Месяц назад

    Great job

  • @emmannuelthomas8060
    @emmannuelthomas8060 Месяц назад

    Looks good

  • @Aeonsoulful
    @Aeonsoulful Месяц назад +1

    I see you put the footers in below the frost line, but did you take all the concrete path up under or touching the deck that will heave and bend your deck

  • @SargeWolf010
    @SargeWolf010 Месяц назад +1

    Get an aguer I agree but I got old reliable manual hole digger 😅
    26:52 I maybe the odd one here but something about staining a Deck sounds relaxing 🤔

  • @sokignano
    @sokignano Месяц назад

    Bro, this build is so good!

    • @jacobwills9233
      @jacobwills9233 Месяц назад +4

      Looks good? Mostly. Done correctly? No.
      Need flashing against the house. The Column wrap is meh.
      And he never showed what he did under the existing porch so I’m worried there. Like is it just gonna rain into the crawl space.

  • @roxanneherrman2107
    @roxanneherrman2107 29 дней назад +1

    If you would have set the joists at 16" on center, you wouldn't have to put criples in the joists

  • @shayd1984triton
    @shayd1984triton Месяц назад

    Here are a few synonyms for grandness. brilliance, grandeur, magnificence, splendor, splendor. You could the brilliance of the walkway leads to the magnificence of the interior.

  • @kingtrax5759
    @kingtrax5759 Месяц назад

    This was one of the better done things that you've done with this project. So W for that.
    Still, you need to finish out that basement and turn it into a finished one with a full bathroom that has a tub.

  • @resolute01769
    @resolute01769 Месяц назад

    Good call on no seating area

  • @jewdd1989
    @jewdd1989 Месяц назад

    Friendly neighbors are a great asset!!! I think rap around seating would’ve been perfect in this instance because of the size, it could’ve added value because buyers wouldn’t need to buy seating which is exactly what they’ll do. I just think it would’ve added more character, given you more views plus you’ve always wanted to build one and why the hell not?! Anyways I enjoyed this one regardless if you added the seating or not, perhaps you can look into a decent planter or something to add life to the house out front. Lean into the age of the house, 50’ - 70’s had great architecture and style with the mid century designs and it’d be neat to see rather than modern or farm house

  • @resolute01769
    @resolute01769 Месяц назад +47

    This guy doesn't think much before he acts does he? 😂

    • @DGALVIN45
      @DGALVIN45 Месяц назад +8

      Adhd

    • @resolute01769
      @resolute01769 Месяц назад +2

      @@DGALVIN45good point

    • @JeremeyHowlett
      @JeremeyHowlett Месяц назад +22

      He’s part of a small group of men that actually get things done. Everyone else sits at home and critiques peoples work. It’s nice to see someone actually taking the initiative to get houses remodeled. Does he make mistakes? Sure, but he’s learning as he goes. At least he’s making the effort. I know it’s probably my driving a bunch of men crazy watching him work, but at least he’s a mover and shaker. Most men don’t have that New Yankee workshop skill level, does that mean they shouldn’t t be able to build?

    • @fd3871
      @fd3871 Месяц назад +16

      @@JeremeyHowlett I don't think anyone is critiquing his work ethic, it's more-so that he's putting it out there for people that don't know any better and they will try and do the same thing and end up causing issues with their house. e.g. not using flashing against the house here, cutting joist hangers in half, or the incorrect window flashing on a previous episode. All of these points are easily learned if you just do a modicum of research beforehand.

    • @thomastimothy777
      @thomastimothy777 Месяц назад +5

      @@JeremeyHowlettnobody can fault his work ethic. But could he just think before he does something!?! He’s made several big mistakes on every new video.

  • @ArtOfTheWeld
    @ArtOfTheWeld Месяц назад +6

    I heard that if you touch wood with concrete, the wood absorbes the water moisture and rots wood?

  • @provoking3449
    @provoking3449 Месяц назад +2

    I would be concerned about rain pooling up in between those joists going right over the sidewalk. It doesn't look the joists will allow water to drain well.

  • @jacksudduth5667
    @jacksudduth5667 Месяц назад +2

    What about creating a weed barrier under the deck?

  • @deeziegaming8545
    @deeziegaming8545 Месяц назад +1

    Hello Mr build it twice here on this episode you will watch me tear down this beautiful deck I built because I forgot or didn't know I needed to put a weed barrier underneath and now the weeds have been going through all the spaces.

  • @jimbennington8761
    @jimbennington8761 Месяц назад

    Love your videos

  • @Jack-SecITGuy
    @Jack-SecITGuy Месяц назад

    I bet these comments are just full of heavy machine operators yelling at you. You're a real one for just trying and learning as you go.

  • @ryanwarwick1601
    @ryanwarwick1601 Месяц назад

    Looks awesome, did you consider putting a weed barrier under the decking?

  • @DejaVuae86
    @DejaVuae86 Месяц назад +1

    This guy is like" Tim Taylor" in real life.

  • @lisamcnaywasmazzone8867
    @lisamcnaywasmazzone8867 Месяц назад

    I personally think the support beams you put in upto the roof should be black to to tie in with the shutters n the roof edging, but looking fantastic, n hi from the UK x

  • @chubbybeaverwoodworks5027
    @chubbybeaverwoodworks5027 Месяц назад

    Only critique would be to miter the Cedar around the post to make them look like true Cedar 5x5s. Other than that it looks amazing!

  • @FurballHacker
    @FurballHacker Месяц назад

    You mentioned the house is done. Are you buying another fixer upper?? I love your vids!

  • @bushdog
    @bushdog Месяц назад

    holy subaru collection at the neighbors!

  • @matthewvaillancourt9503
    @matthewvaillancourt9503 Месяц назад +1

    Sod cutter would have been a lot easier to remove the top layer

  • @italy9327
    @italy9327 Месяц назад

    Alex, come to so cal

  • @jwhite1089
    @jwhite1089 Месяц назад

    The type of soil coming up with that auger makes me absolutely SICK. I can't dig down more than 3" here in my NC clay without hitting a rock the size of a volleyball.

  • @omarserpas5323
    @omarserpas5323 Месяц назад +1

    I thought trex boards needed support closer than 16 on center. ???

  • @vanorsby
    @vanorsby Месяц назад +2

    Trex requires 12” on center…

  • @rhenmorris25
    @rhenmorris25 Месяц назад +2

    Would it have been easier to spray weed killer first?

  • @rodriguezadventures865
    @rodriguezadventures865 10 дней назад

    I was always told that it needed to be on 12” centers for the decking boards per manufacturer with warranty?

  • @benjaminhansen4370
    @benjaminhansen4370 Месяц назад

    On the right side of the entrance. Did the boards have any support or did you add that off camera. Cause it looked like they were just floating

  • @mauromiranda9299
    @mauromiranda9299 Месяц назад

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  • @mprior93
    @mprior93 20 дней назад

    Just wondering if the riser height in the front walkway to the deck is too steep? It may fail inspection

  • @brianossip6667
    @brianossip6667 Месяц назад

    Just curious bc I know nothing about decking. But do you not need cross-bracing between the supports?

  • @toxicgamer2835
    @toxicgamer2835 Месяц назад

    I would consider painting the brick on the roof white, and then the 2 new pillars black to better match what you’ve done to the rest of the house already

  • @LukeFeuer
    @LukeFeuer Месяц назад

    i think if you make the supporting posts bigger, or have a bigger coverage it would look better

  • @jeffreyglass5995
    @jeffreyglass5995 Месяц назад

    Why didn't you put the sealing tape on all the tops of the boards? Even with pressure treated wood its still a good idea

  • @giuseppe1912
    @giuseppe1912 Месяц назад +1

    i'm the only one eho noted the 3, yeah, THREE, Subaru on the neighbourg's garden?

  • @dangerouslaser
    @dangerouslaser Месяц назад

    are you going to post a cost breakdown for this video?

  • @ClarkS963
    @ClarkS963 Месяц назад +1

    The inspector is going to want to measure the depth of your footings. Unless your locality doesn't permit decks that are that low to the ground.

  • @WAM_woodwork
    @WAM_woodwork Месяц назад

    Trex makes fascia boards which would look way better than 2 deck planks…also an edge board so don’t have to look at the slot around the edge of deck.

  • @valarya
    @valarya Месяц назад +1

    Real question: Do you need flashing between the deck board and the concrete foundation? My inspector told me we'd have to rip our entire deck out and rebuild it bc it didn't have flashing, and I know nothing about decking 😅 - but you didn't use any. If anyone reading this knows, I'd love some input!! 🙏

  • @DenushaPremarathne-gy8fk
    @DenushaPremarathne-gy8fk Месяц назад

    Wow ❤

  • @jamiekerrison3061
    @jamiekerrison3061 Месяц назад

    What's the plan after you renovate it?

  • @jonathanesley
    @jonathanesley Месяц назад

    You need it to use square edge board for your picture frame just so you don't see the groove around

  • @eliparnes2391
    @eliparnes2391 Месяц назад

    If it not to late it could be used for storage/gardening/ snow gear sled !?

  • @KevinWta
    @KevinWta Месяц назад +1

    Is the floor joist underneath the decking pressure treated wood? There is no flashing on top of the floor joists.

    • @lukegrachek
      @lukegrachek Месяц назад

      that is what I was thinking like that is not going to fly man.

  • @dkw0101
    @dkw0101 Месяц назад

    Probably a dumb question, for the decking boards would a spiral pattern for laying the boards be feasible?

  • @ibboomer
    @ibboomer Месяц назад +3

    When is your book "Home Improvements for Dummies" coming out??

    • @optimus_prime_____
      @optimus_prime_____ Месяц назад +1

      I’m pulling my fuckin hair watching these vids 😂. He always asks for advice from the comments but never takes anything into consideration.

  • @nicholascarrano4933
    @nicholascarrano4933 Месяц назад +1

    Wouldn’t sod cutter be easier?

  • @colewildenhus7207
    @colewildenhus7207 Месяц назад

    That front yard is going to be so uneven after the mini tractor. Yikes

  • @justin837
    @justin837 Месяц назад

    Didn’t get the full non splined trex for the outside perimeter. Can always swap it at least.

  • @houstonbrown9529
    @houstonbrown9529 Месяц назад

    Is it leveled away from the house?

  • @jeremysnyder1924
    @jeremysnyder1924 10 дней назад

    Why do the door and the window that took forever to fill in have such obviously wider trim?

  • @yig1993
    @yig1993 Месяц назад

    Did you get permits?

  • @STL2212
    @STL2212 Месяц назад

    2 rounds of glyphosate (RoundUp) spray in a sponsored Ryobi 4 gallon backpack sprayer would have saved a lot of work getting rid of the weeds. Just seed or sod over the top once its brown and crispy (2-3 weeks) and you're good to go without spending an entire day on a skid steer making a mess and having to totally re-level the lawn again.

  • @slim3time
    @slim3time Месяц назад +2

    Posts not supporting the load, sheer strength of his screws? Butyl tape on top of your joists? 🤷‍♂️

  • @npomeroy
    @npomeroy Месяц назад

    If he's just removing sod, he should have rented a sod-cutter first. It'd cut 2-3 inches of the top of the soil, then he could roll it up by hand and place it inskidsteer bucket, or maybe use the skidsteer to pick up the separated sod.

  • @rclutsam2112
    @rclutsam2112 Месяц назад

    I enjoy watching your videos, but with this one, I feel like you could of created a much better curb appeal with hardscaping the front with landscape rock/pavers instead of a deck.