Thank you all for an incredible year!! It truly feels like a dream to be able to do these projects and it’s all because of your support. We’ve already started planning our next build series, and it’s going to be our craziest one yet! 🤯
@@noreply5461 i don't like the style of metal they put on the outside. it looks like brown corrugated cheap metal . like the cheapest stuff . there are much nicer patterns like the one they used on their shop . also the dark brown is too dark for me. they seem to get everything that color.
Riley is a very skilled and talented DIYer but Cortney is a true super woman! Great mom, video editor, project helper and a very skilled equipment operator. Ain't nothing that woman can't do!!!! Always enjoy your channel guys!
I watched the guy installing the insulation and he was so gentle and effortlessly placing it I 100% trust that man to do the work. It's great to see true professionals.
📌Contact the CORRUGATED METAL company to ask for touch up paint for the scratches. I'm sure your not the first people with the issue AND it will get scratched over time so will need touch up paint. If they don't have any, then bring a piece of it to a paint store so they can have mix up the correct color match paint for you. 🎨 You two are doing such a nice job on building this house! Have yourselves a joyful New Year!🎉
I can't say how absolutely adorable it is to hear/see you both offering the kind, thankful comments to each other about their effort. It genuinely warms my heart. Thank you.
You made the right decision! Hanging drywall plus tape, bedding and sanding it's doable in a small space if necessary. But doing a whole house is definitely a team effort and the key is to find an experienced team that can do quality work. It just takes a lot of time (not to mention physical work) that can be used more effectively doing something else, not to mention spending time with family. You'll be plenty busy trimming out the house, painting (maybe sub that out too? Time is Money!), installing cabinets, tile, plumbing fixtures, hardware, etc. It's looking good!
I’ve done a whole bunch of work on my house. I hung all of the drywall myself and ended up getting injured doing something else. Hiring someone to mud the house was the best thing we have ever done. We have since found a few trusted people to hire out when we need to. Time is money and time with your kid is priceless. Family first!
Hiring pros for drywall is DEFINITELY the way to go. I also installed a 1.5 ton Mr Cool mini split because I was overproducing elecctricity with my roof solar array, so not only will I now have my main floor cool in the summer, but I've nearly cut my heating bill in half. It was pretty easy to install, and I believe I get a 30% tax credit when I file my taxes.
@TM-sm5qy Well, you might save a little money but at the expense of a Bunch of time and usually an inferior end result doing it yourself...I speak from experience 🙃
@@SeanONeill13 I didn't "think" I was going to be producing enough because the panels went active on Dec 31 of last year (even though it was designed to 107% of my use), so I added 4 panels on my own (1620 watts of Qcell panels and 4 micro inverters) that including the racking and minor materials set me back just under $1500. I bought the panels and micro inverters on ebay for very short money. So I ended up producing about 1.5 MW more than I used, and am donw to 400kW remaining in credit. The mini split was $1500 + another $75 in materials, but I've probably saved $500 in heat just since September, and will probably save another $500 this winter/spring. So it will pay for itself in about 2.5 years. Plus I'll be saving more on AC in summer since I won't be trying to cool my main floow with upstairs bedroom window units on high all day with a ceiling fan also running all day. If you can buy used and install yourself, that's where the savings really pile up.
I found your channel several weeks ago. I have worked my way through the majority of your content and have enjoyed it all. I now find myself waiting for your videos on Sunday. One of the things I enjoy most is your process. You are not afraid to make mistakes and learn what works through trial and error. I am a little older and I have noticed that most people are held back because they don't want to mess up. Please keep doing what you guys do.
I have over two decades as a Pipefitter and witnessing countless grinder accidents. I am excited to see you using a grinder guard. Keep up the good work and great videos
Working summer construction as a teenager I learned with circular saws to reverse your blade when cutting metal sheeting. Cuts clean and smooth, and honestly if you have some older wood blades that are at the end of their cutting life, they become good metal blades when turned backwards. Much cheaper and quicker than burning through expensive metal blades for things like roofing and siding. Wouldn't use the trick for heavier materials, but it works.
Yep I did that 'reverse the blade' trick too and it works!! However after that I bought a special metal blade (with much more pretty small teeth) and for me that worked best. I used it to cut the sheets of a metal roof, so that is probably even thicker than your soffits.
It’s really awesome watching you too completing a project together and working so hard together with people being sick a little one that needs complete attention and the both of you still find time to work on the house that is just amazing. I can’t wait to see this house done or to see your accomplishments.That the two of you have done together.
It's looking amazing guys well done, love those colors. Sometimes, making the call to get help is as worthy/tough as doing it yourself. Well done for making the call! No wonder you needed some time off for Christmas. Have a wonderful New Year, and keep well.
this channel is by far the most interesting I’ve seen in years .they really know how to capture the audience it should win an award if they do such a thing
To answer the question you posed in the title, no, you didn’t cop out by hiring subs. You only have so much time and energy and if you do the things you are good at and the ones that save the most money and sub out the rest, you’ll be money ahead because you can get done quicker and start generating cash flow. I’m a fairly new viewer and really love you guys and your content. My wife and I followed a similar path as you guys and we actually lived in Spokane and had a place at Priest Lake, right over the mountain from you guys. Keep up the great work and here’s to a happy and healthy new year.
Love all your series. I'm 75, retired professional handyman. Hope these suggestions help. Joist jig (4"/6")- set up 16" o/c wall cut 2 spacers (top/bottom) after 1st stud is set. Add a 16"/1"/1" top. Move the jig as you go. Perfect square 16" o/c stud or joist every time. Have no hips like you so check out ToughBuilt (Home Depot) toolbelts and accessories. Won't use anything but ToughBuilt saw horses and supports Safe, versatile and well built. Didn't see a right angled drill in your arsenal. Handier than a pocket in a shirt. Courtney - Home depot has a great foldup scaffold(s) on wheels. Swing your hips and you can cut a whole wall without getting down. Makes mudding a ceiling a breeze Work table on wheels ? Finally Richard makes a mini mixer for 1 gal cans of paint etc. wouldn't be without one. Give Oliver a hug for me. Happy New Year Ric
In Australia we use a lot of corrugated steel for walls and roofs, it seems counterintuitive but we screw the corro down through the hill not the valley, if you screw through the valley and water that make it past the rubber seal will be trapped against the metal and the substrate which can over time cause issues with water penetration. Screwing through the hill lets any water that gets though to escape.
Looking good you two.That was smart asking people for help.You still have lots of work to do.Getting help at times is the way to go.The outside of this house looks Fabulous.The inside is starting to shape up.Just take your time & this house will be done in no time.
Diablo makes a metal cutting blade for circular saws which works awesome. Love the channel and all the cool projects we have been watching since CA camper build.
I saw Matt on Diesel Creek wearing your Ambition Strikes wool hat . I thought that was very cool. You should get together with him to fix your dozer, it could make great combined content.
Trusting you had a fantastic Christmas and wishing an even better New Year for you both... the build is coming along nicely, can't wait to see it done and to see how the pond is going... Cheers for sharing...💜
Riley, you and Courtney are exceptionally smart and that means you know when to ask for help... I love watching y'all create and tackle countless projects that not just your normal DIY'er would do.
I appreciate your perseverance on your big and hard projects. Courtney, I'm hoping you and Oliver are finally Well and please rest and eat often. I know a lot of people who are battleing sickness over and over. Riley lives and works on the edge so hopefully he will stay healthy . Nice house . Is it your part time home or what? See ya
Three cheers for Courtney!! Love seeing the cameos with Oliver - so adorbs. Not sure if you’re officially a HF fanatic, but over the years I’ve sure become one and have nearly all of their Hercules 20v power tools. Love to see you using them as well - regardless of whether or not HF is sponsoring you with free tools. Love Hercules! I’ve used all the major competitors and Hercules is (IMHO) equal or better than anything out there! Okay, back to the build… haha. I’m so impressed how you’re able to seemingly very easily measure around any cut outs, obstacles, windows, pipes, etc. and it seems to always come out exactly perfect whether your installing roofing, siding, Sheetrock / drywall, etc. I sure wish I had your amazing engineering skills to be able to do that. It takes me forever to try to get that right so I don’t ruin material in the process. Thanks so much for producing these amazing videos of all your builds and DIY accomplishments, I’m a huge fan and you guys are an amazing family! ❤ 😊
In New Zealand that metal profile (corrugated) is very common & been around for years especially for roofs. 1/2 the walls of our house plus roof are covered with it but our wall profile is installed side ways. Look forward to your post every week down here at the bottom of the world. All the best for the New Year 🇳🇿
Listen guys, I completely understand the burnout issue having experienced it firsthand on big projects of my own. You’re doing a FANTASTIC job!!! Seriously, you are. You guys are fearless and will tackle anything. Great respect here! Enjoy the holidays and get a good reset. Big love from Oklahoma! ❤️
Riley .. I've done the backwards (just at the initial stage) method before for slippery surfaces just to get the "scratched up" for grip .. then I switch to forwards. The backwards prevents it from skipping all over the place.
Happy 2025! Thanks for bringing your fans along in 2024! Praying you all have a great new year, filled with laughter, Joy and the Peace that surpasses all human understanding. 🙏🙌🤲📖🤗
I love you balance ergonomics with viability and everything looks great and last a long time! That's a real craftsman! Both of you have great skills! Have great New Year!
So happy to see progress on the house. As I’ve said before, you two never cease to amaze me with your skills and decision making. subs are part of building. You guys have so much going on. It was smart to sub things out.
That looks so cool I love it you guys do a good job with DIY. I can’t wait for the house to be finished. I love your RUclips channel and your videos. I hope you are enjoying your build and have a good day and a happy new year.
I've done a decent amount of drywall, and you get quicker with time and practice, but it's something I'd probably sub out if it's more than a few rooms. At least for the mud and sanding part. Hanging it is ok although the ceilings are a hassle with those long sheets. You two work great together! Very inspirational!
No, hiring subs doesn't mean you failed... it means you are smart. The time you saved will offset the cost. Plus, you both deserved a break. Enjoy your videos and can't wait to see what projects are coming in 2025!
I came in to the party late, with your purchase of the rare motorhome. I have subbed and have been binge watching as I’m laid off over the winter. I have to say you two are an inspiration, from your fearlessness to your knowledge to your love. I have been married for 34 years to my high school sweetheart and I see the same connection between the two of you as we have, you just seem to live life more than most and it does me good to see that. Looking foreword to watching for as long as you keep putting up content.
I’m from Eastern Washington, just outside Spokane. The weather has been wild and challenging lately, and it feels like that bug going around has hit the whole county. There’s nothing wrong with asking for a little help when you need it-two people can only do so much in a day! It’s been awesome watching your channel, and I love seeing two folks from the area thriving. Looking forward to your future content!
Hope you enjoy your heat pump as much as I'm enjoying mine! Surpassed all expectations for winter heating here in MI. Absolutely amazing work you're doing together and I am so grateful to see your updates. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your life adventures with us. I love your channel and look forward each week to get lost in your Sunday episode!! You’re such a respectful and kind couple🙂
We have been watching your videos for years! Love all you guys do any that you work together doing them! Any advice or chance you could make a video talking about relationship advice!? On our second whole house renovation and watching you guys work together is beautiful! Got to focus on the good. ❤
No, THANK YOU for inspiring me to install a Mr. Cool heat pump into my house! Okay, I haven't actually done it yet but all the major parts are at my house now. I think I got almost the same system you are installing in this home build. It's a 48K 5 zone outside unit with an air handler for the already ducted part of my house and a ceiling cassette for the non-ducted part. I made sure that my sales rep passed on "Ambition Strikes" as being my inspiration to Mr. Cool. Today I learned that you CAN actually wall mount that big of an outside unit. Now I need to order that bracket! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
We did sooo many projects my wife and me over the 32 years we have been together and asking for help sometimes is more than necessary. You have a kid now and being around him is the most important thing in life. Hope you are feeling better now and best wishes for 2025 🙂
Hi there can just say you both have not FAILED you have done a fantastic job you just need some time off. Keep up the great work and video but take it easy. Ralph in the UK 👍
You two are so awesome. Since you are there on site. Hiring subs you trust is a plus and is no big deal they will supercharge your progress taking a lot of stress and physical abuse from off your shoulders. No need to be ashamed to hire subs.
You absolutely didn’t fail! I’d say you kinda wised up. Getting professional subcontractors for those two jobs was a smart move. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
You guys were very smart to sub things out. I wish I would have subbed more things out when building an addition onto our house. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you have to. Just make sure to hire an honest contractor that knows their trade. Great work on the house.
Awesome job guys! Here in Australia we use that type of cladding too. Love the profile of the metal. We call IT CUSTOM ORB when we order it from the shop...
Reverse hole saw works great for vinyl - especially older vinyl siding which could be brittle. Backwards saw blade works well for vinyl too, but super loud.
I love watching this build series, thanks for sharing all the ups and downs! This is one of the most authentic relatable builds I've seen on yt, its cool to watch you learn as you go. Also appreciate all the HF tools, would be curious to hear your thoughts / tool reviews.
Drywalling is tedious and time consuming - especially the tape and mudding part!!! You guys have worked so hard and with sickness to deal with, along with all the responsibilities of parenting, editing, homemaking - great call in bringing in some help!!! This gives you a good step ahead so you can get this house finished!!! Can't wait to see the finish!
Like your lower louvers for cold air returns. I wouldn't put one over doors though as that would pull warm air from the ceiling. I'd just gap the bottom of the door a bit, like 3/4".
Great return Air ideas. You know, Trailer houses keep the doors a little higher off the floor and use that for cold air return. Might work better in that 2nd bedroom to return air under the door rather than above the door. Just a thought. Love your videos! I'm going to be making silding and roofing decisions on my remodel house in the next few months. It's really helpful to learn what you guys are doing. Thank you so much.
Sounds like you could use a vacation in a nice warm climate 🤗 Don't you dare feel guilty for subcontracting. You have nothing to prove. We already know that y'all are amazing. Besides, the contractors were probably thankful for the work 👊👍 The inside looks awesome with the drywall up 🤸The outdoor siding looks great as well. Being a RUclipsr is not for wimps. Kudos to you guys for all you do to keep us entertained 😁 Happy New Years from Carson City NV 🦌🌬❄🏔
So glad that you hired out the drywall since there’s a ton of videos watching drywall. Not to mention it was nice to see it all finished along with the insulation in one video. Win win for everyone!
Courtney and Riley: you are admirable, your achievements are extraordinary, never talk about failure and you are a great example for you son Oliver. Greetings to your friend Andy and wish you a happy new year. I am Guillermo and y am always following you from Santiago de Chile.
Contractors will always be quicker than DIY, experience counts. Its just down to time and money. Take longer, save money, do it yourself. Or quick but expensive by getting a contractor in (whilst you can take well earned rest, or do other things). Neither is better than the other, just different choices for different situations. Oh, and the sound difference from a house with no insulation, to the insulation being finished was interesting to hear!
Installed two Mr Cool 's in my (2) lake house properties. Excellent directions even for a weak DIY guy. Saved $ 8000 by doing it myself. Works perfectly too!.
I’m at the age now where I love to watch this, but I know it’s things I’ll never do myself. When I was younger, I might’ve tried it but you guys are doing an awesome job.
You can always leave a gap at the bottom of the interior doors for return air if the doors are closed. Easier than a hole in the wall, and it's where return air should come from, cold air drops, rather than heated air near the ceiling. It's the way many trailer homes and such solve return air.
Another advantage of a "Nibler" is that it cuts without heating the plates, which in turn means that the varnish on the plates does not flake near the cuts.
As usual, you guys have knocked it out of the park! I was not looking forward to soffit installation, but after watching you my fear is gone. I got this! Thank you!!
This house is coming along fabulously it looks so good and im glad you asked for help it takes a little pressure of and always for some you tome keep up the great work guys love the channel
-Hi, so I'm from Brazil about to immigrate to the USA and here I studied civil construction and here we build 99% in bricks and concrete and normally only the roof structure is made of wood which is less than 1% of everything that is built like this even the floor we make from concrete slabs and tile floors as well as the columns and beams are concrete. -And to fix things to the wall you never hammer a screw like you did. -The correct way is to drill and place a concrete anchor and screw the correct concrete anchor screw into it. -This method is second only to concrete the screw in the wall. -I learned the American and Canadian way of construction with you and when I immigrate to the USA I will build my house in a mixed way using the best of both worlds. -Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from my family to yours...!!!
I remember cutting the aluminum soffit with my trusty craftsman radial arm saw, after putting the blade on BACKWARDS! 😮. PS: l saw Matt from Diesel Creek wearing one of your hats! Must be a fan?! 🎉
Hey Courtney, Riley and little Elliot, I wish you the very best for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. The building rocks. Stay safe and take care.
Don't worry about subbing out the insulation and drywall work, it was the right call. You guys got a well deserved break and the contractors did great work and made some money. It's a win-win! I know from my own stubbornness that it's hard to hand off a task sometimes, but I've learned to just accept it when I need professional help. You're doing an amazing job on the house.
Never apologize for admitting you need professional help, especially drywall. Dad and I were remodeling our bathroom, we had the one piece shower in place when my cousin and his family came by for a visit he has been drywalling for years, what would have taken us days to do he did in a couple of hours using stuff we had bought at the local lumber yard
Reverse hole saw works well for plastic and pribably pther materials that may snap if the holesaw catches. I generally use a blunt/damaged cutter ajd it really just heats and melts the plastic. But it rarely tears the plastic out.
Hello Riley & Courtney, love the videos and projects. The Diablo steal demon blade works great for cutting metal. I use one on my 7 1/4 in miter saw and on circular saw. Ibwould dedicate that saw for metal as the hot metal can scar the saw. Looking forward to future videos.
Good job on your progress. Glad to see this video. Cutting the bottom of your interior doors with a 1" gap from the floor would create air return that truly cost nothing because you don't even need louver grates.
Great work guys. I'd consider another solutions for the return air. Cutting huge holes in the walls will leak sound as well. Sound is something most don't think about when building a home, but it can drive you nuts. For our house we are building sound walls/ceilings and floors for all doors will be 42dB rated sound doors. The HVAC setup is also designed to prevent sound leaking through rooms.
Thank you all for an incredible year!! It truly feels like a dream to be able to do these projects and it’s all because of your support. We’ve already started planning our next build series, and it’s going to be our craziest one yet! 🤯
Good job guys
Why didn't you just plaster the outside? Wouldn't that be cheaper, not to mention much, much nicer?
@@noreply5461 i don't like the style of metal they put on the outside. it looks like brown corrugated cheap metal . like the cheapest stuff . there are much nicer patterns like the one they used on their shop . also the dark brown is too dark for me. they seem to get everything that color.
@@ronblack7870 What I said.
Does the thumb title mean clickbait ? Almost always does...
Riley is a very skilled and talented DIYer but Cortney is a true super woman! Great mom, video editor, project helper and a very skilled equipment operator. Ain't nothing that woman can't do!!!! Always enjoy your channel guys!
I watched the guy installing the insulation and he was so gentle and effortlessly placing it I 100% trust that man to do the work. It's great to see true professionals.
📌Contact the CORRUGATED METAL company to ask for touch up paint for the scratches. I'm sure your not the first people with the issue AND it will get scratched over time so will need touch up paint. If they don't have any, then bring a piece of it to a paint store so they can have mix up the correct color match paint for you. 🎨 You two are doing such a nice job on building this house! Have yourselves a joyful New Year!🎉
I agree, awesome. But yeah, true pro and someone who doesn't have the "screw everyone over gene" : )
I can't say how absolutely adorable it is to hear/see you both offering the kind, thankful comments to each other about their effort. It genuinely warms my heart. Thank you.
You made the right decision! Hanging drywall plus tape, bedding and sanding it's doable in a small space if necessary. But doing a whole house is definitely a team effort and the key is to find an experienced team that can do quality work. It just takes a lot of time (not to mention physical work) that can be used more effectively doing something else, not to mention spending time with family. You'll be plenty busy trimming out the house, painting (maybe sub that out too? Time is Money!), installing cabinets, tile, plumbing fixtures, hardware, etc. It's looking good!
I’ve done a whole bunch of work on my house. I hung all of the drywall myself and ended up getting injured doing something else. Hiring someone to mud the house was the best thing we have ever done. We have since found a few trusted people to hire out when we need to. Time is money and time with your kid is priceless. Family first!
Hiring pros for drywall is DEFINITELY the way to go. I also installed a 1.5 ton Mr Cool mini split because I was overproducing elecctricity with my roof solar array, so not only will I now have my main floor cool in the summer, but I've nearly cut my heating bill in half. It was pretty easy to install, and I believe I get a 30% tax credit when I file my taxes.
Drywall is tedious work, but it's easy. You can save yourself a lot of money if you're willing and able to do the work yourself.
Hang your own drywall. Hire drywall finisher for sure. You will not be saving money by doing the finishing.
@TM-sm5qy Well, you might save a little money but at the expense of a Bunch of time and usually an inferior end result doing it yourself...I speak from experience 🙃
Cut the heating bill in half. What was the capital outlay, and ROI?
@@SeanONeill13 I didn't "think" I was going to be producing enough because the panels went active on Dec 31 of last year (even though it was designed to 107% of my use), so I added 4 panels on my own (1620 watts of Qcell panels and 4 micro inverters) that including the racking and minor materials set me back just under $1500. I bought the panels and micro inverters on ebay for very short money. So I ended up producing about 1.5 MW more than I used, and am donw to 400kW remaining in credit. The mini split was $1500 + another $75 in materials, but I've probably saved $500 in heat just since September, and will probably save another $500 this winter/spring. So it will pay for itself in about 2.5 years. Plus I'll be saving more on AC in summer since I won't be trying to cool my main floow with upstairs bedroom window units on high all day with a ceiling fan also running all day. If you can buy used and install yourself, that's where the savings really pile up.
the only time when someone has failed is when they give up on trying. and you guys keep going and figure it out no matter what the problems are.
Spectacular progress. The HVAC unit is the most user-friendly system I've ever seen.
I found your channel several weeks ago. I have worked my way through the majority of your content and have enjoyed it all. I now find myself waiting for your videos on Sunday. One of the things I enjoy most is your process. You are not afraid to make mistakes and learn what works through trial and error. I am a little older and I have noticed that most people are held back because they don't want to mess up. Please keep doing what you guys do.
I have over two decades as a Pipefitter and witnessing countless grinder accidents. I am excited to see you using a grinder guard. Keep up the good work and great videos
Working summer construction as a teenager I learned with circular saws to reverse your blade when cutting metal sheeting. Cuts clean and smooth, and honestly if you have some older wood blades that are at the end of their cutting life, they become good metal blades when turned backwards. Much cheaper and quicker than burning through expensive metal blades for things like roofing and siding. Wouldn't use the trick for heavier materials, but it works.
Never knew that. Thanks.
Yep I did that 'reverse the blade' trick too and it works!! However after that I bought a special metal blade (with much more pretty small teeth) and for me that worked best. I used it to cut the sheets of a metal roof, so that is probably even thicker than your soffits.
It’s really awesome watching you too completing a project together and working so hard together with people being sick a little one that needs complete attention and the both of you still find time to work on the house that is just amazing. I can’t wait to see this house done or to see your accomplishments.That the two of you have done together.
It's looking amazing guys well done, love those colors. Sometimes, making the call to get help is as worthy/tough as doing it yourself. Well done for making the call! No wonder you needed some time off for Christmas. Have a wonderful New Year, and keep well.
Oh WOW! The outside is done, and the inside has heat/cool. Your moving right along. WTG!!!
Wow guys great progress. Hiring subs to do insulation and drywall was a great idea. Congratulations to all. Looking great.
this channel is by far the most interesting I’ve seen in years .they really know how to capture the audience it should win an award if they do such a thing
To answer the question you posed in the title, no, you didn’t cop out by hiring subs. You only have so much time and energy and if you do the things you are good at and the ones that save the most money and sub out the rest, you’ll be money ahead because you can get done quicker and start generating cash flow.
I’m a fairly new viewer and really love you guys and your content. My wife and I followed a similar path as you guys and we actually lived in Spokane and had a place at Priest Lake, right over the mountain from you guys.
Keep up the great work and here’s to a happy and healthy new year.
Considering you built this house from the ground up, you have done a brilliant job. I can't wait to see the end results.
Love all your series. I'm 75, retired professional handyman. Hope these suggestions help.
Joist jig (4"/6")- set up 16" o/c wall cut 2 spacers (top/bottom) after 1st stud is set.
Add a 16"/1"/1" top. Move the jig as you go. Perfect square 16" o/c stud or joist every time.
Have no hips like you so check out ToughBuilt (Home Depot) toolbelts and accessories.
Won't use anything but ToughBuilt saw horses and supports Safe, versatile and well built.
Didn't see a right angled drill in your arsenal. Handier than a pocket in a shirt.
Courtney - Home depot has a great foldup scaffold(s) on wheels. Swing your hips and you can
cut a whole wall without getting down. Makes mudding a ceiling a breeze Work table on wheels ?
Finally Richard makes a mini mixer for 1 gal cans of paint etc. wouldn't be without one.
Give Oliver a hug for me. Happy New Year
Ric
In Australia we use a lot of corrugated steel for walls and roofs, it seems counterintuitive but we screw the corro down through the hill not the valley, if you screw through the valley and water that make it past the rubber seal will be trapped against the metal and the substrate which can over time cause issues with water penetration. Screwing through the hill lets any water that gets though to escape.
Same as we do in NZ
Looking good you two.That was smart asking people for help.You still have lots of work to do.Getting help at times is the way to go.The outside of this house looks Fabulous.The inside is starting to shape up.Just take your time & this house will be done in no time.
Diablo makes a metal cutting blade for circular saws which works awesome. Love the channel and all the cool projects we have been watching since CA camper build.
I saw Matt on Diesel Creek wearing your Ambition Strikes wool hat . I thought that was very cool.
You should get together with him to fix your dozer, it could make great combined content.
Matt is from rural PA. It would take a ton of convincing to get him to get to Idaho
Riley also has Diesel Creek stuff that he wears onscreen.
That’s a great idea! I think the you two would be a great fit.
@@chadmiller8019 the vanwives live in Nova Scotia and they did a colab. anything is possible.
Trusting you had a fantastic Christmas and wishing an even better New Year for you both... the build is coming along nicely, can't wait to see it done and to see how the pond is going... Cheers for sharing...💜
Thanks!
Riley, you and Courtney are exceptionally smart and that means you know when to ask for help... I love watching y'all create and tackle countless projects that not just your normal DIY'er would do.
I appreciate your perseverance on your big and hard projects. Courtney, I'm hoping you and Oliver are finally Well and please rest and eat often. I know a lot of people who are battleing sickness over and over. Riley lives and works on the edge so hopefully he will stay healthy . Nice house . Is it your part time home or what? See ya
Three cheers for Courtney!!
Love seeing the cameos with Oliver - so adorbs.
Not sure if you’re officially a HF fanatic, but over the years I’ve sure become one and have nearly all of their Hercules 20v power tools. Love to see you using them as well - regardless of whether or not HF is sponsoring you with free tools. Love Hercules! I’ve used all the major competitors and Hercules is (IMHO) equal or better than anything out there! Okay, back to the build… haha. I’m so impressed how you’re able to seemingly very easily measure around any cut outs, obstacles, windows, pipes, etc. and it seems to always come out exactly perfect whether your installing roofing, siding, Sheetrock / drywall, etc. I sure wish I had your amazing engineering skills to be able to do that. It takes me forever to try to get that right so I don’t ruin material in the process.
Thanks so much for producing these amazing videos of all your builds and DIY accomplishments, I’m a huge fan and you guys are an amazing family! ❤ 😊
In New Zealand that metal profile (corrugated) is very common & been around for years especially for roofs. 1/2 the walls of our house plus roof are covered with it but our wall profile is installed side ways. Look forward to your post every week down here at the bottom of the world. All the best for the New Year 🇳🇿
Listen guys, I completely understand the burnout issue having experienced it firsthand on big projects of my own. You’re doing a FANTASTIC job!!! Seriously, you are. You guys are fearless and will tackle anything. Great respect here! Enjoy the holidays and get a good reset. Big love from Oklahoma! ❤️
Riley .. I've done the backwards (just at the initial stage) method before for slippery surfaces just to get the "scratched up" for grip .. then I switch to forwards. The backwards prevents it from skipping all over the place.
Happy 2025! Thanks for bringing your fans along in 2024! Praying you all have a great new year, filled with laughter, Joy and the Peace that surpasses all human understanding. 🙏🙌🤲📖🤗
Thank you so much Donald! You’ve been a long time supporter of our channel and we are incredibly thankful for your support. 🙌
I love you balance ergonomics with viability and everything looks great and last a long time! That's a real craftsman! Both of you have great skills! Have great New Year!
So happy to see progress on the house. As I’ve said before, you two never cease to amaze me with your skills and decision making. subs are part of building. You guys have so much going on. It was smart to sub things out.
Woot, a nice video to spend the morning watching. Yall are killing it, you got it!
We always put saw blade in backwards to cut sheeting. Works well
Indeed!
Yup, I learned that trick 40 years ago.
putting it on backwards works for sheet metal and vinyl siding.
I was gonna say that, but you feller beat me to it! Lol
Same with hole drills in metal or plastic!
Great Job!! I Always look forward to Sundays to watch your updates and Biata's, These updates are just awesome!!
That looks so cool I love it you guys do a good job with DIY. I can’t wait for the house to be finished. I love your RUclips channel and your videos. I hope you are enjoying your build and have a good day and a happy new year.
So happy to see you giving Cortney a break, she deserves it and it gave you guys more family time and that’s priceless!
I've done a decent amount of drywall, and you get quicker with time and practice, but it's something I'd probably sub out if it's more than a few rooms. At least for the mud and sanding part. Hanging it is ok although the ceilings are a hassle with those long sheets. You two work great together! Very inspirational!
Congratulations on what you have accomplished. It is not wrong to get help as needed. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
No, hiring subs doesn't mean you failed... it means you are smart. The time you saved will offset the cost. Plus, you both deserved a break. Enjoy your videos and can't wait to see what projects are coming in 2025!
I came in to the party late, with your purchase of the rare motorhome. I have subbed and have been binge watching as I’m laid off over the winter. I have to say you two are an inspiration, from your fearlessness to your knowledge to your love. I have been married for 34 years to my high school sweetheart and I see the same connection between the two of you as we have, you just seem to live life more than most and it does me good to see that. Looking foreword to watching for as long as you keep putting up content.
A really GREAT video to end the year - thank you.
All the best to you and yours for 2025 . . . stay healthy, stay happy and STAY SAFE!!
I’m from Eastern Washington, just outside Spokane. The weather has been wild and challenging lately, and it feels like that bug going around has hit the whole county. There’s nothing wrong with asking for a little help when you need it-two people can only do so much in a day! It’s been awesome watching your channel, and I love seeing two folks from the area thriving. Looking forward to your future content!
thank you guys for all the videos this past years happy new year to you all
Thank YOU for watching! 🙌 We couldn’t have done any of this without your support and we can’t wait to share another year of projects with you all.
It's all coming along really nicely, and looking great. Nice selection on the colors😉
Have a great New Year, looking forward to what you do next.
Hope you enjoy your heat pump as much as I'm enjoying mine! Surpassed all expectations for winter heating here in MI. Absolutely amazing work you're doing together and I am so grateful to see your updates. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your life adventures with us. I love your channel and look forward each week to get lost in your Sunday episode!! You’re such a respectful and kind couple🙂
We have been watching your videos for years! Love all you guys do any that you work together doing them! Any advice or chance you could make a video talking about relationship advice!? On our second whole house renovation and watching you guys work together is beautiful! Got to focus on the good. ❤
No, THANK YOU for inspiring me to install a Mr. Cool heat pump into my house! Okay, I haven't actually done it yet but all the major parts are at my house now. I think I got almost the same system you are installing in this home build. It's a 48K 5 zone outside unit with an air handler for the already ducted part of my house and a ceiling cassette for the non-ducted part. I made sure that my sales rep passed on "Ambition Strikes" as being my inspiration to Mr. Cool. Today I learned that you CAN actually wall mount that big of an outside unit. Now I need to order that bracket! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
A week off is never enough and it is time to slow down before spring. Well done and thank you for all you do. Merry Christmas!
We did sooo many projects my wife and me over the 32 years we have been together and asking for help sometimes is more than necessary.
You have a kid now and being around him is the most important thing in life.
Hope you are feeling better now and best wishes for 2025 🙂
Hi there can just say you both have not FAILED you have done a fantastic job you just need some time off. Keep up the great work and video but take it easy.
Ralph in the UK 👍
Knowing your limits and hiring people is not failing, it's the opposite. Great job!
You two are so awesome. Since you are there on site. Hiring subs you trust is a plus and is no big deal they will supercharge your progress taking a lot of stress and physical abuse from off your shoulders. No need to be ashamed to hire subs.
You absolutely didn’t fail! I’d say you kinda wised up. Getting professional subcontractors for those two jobs was a smart move.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
You guys were very smart to sub things out. I wish I would have subbed more things out when building an addition onto our house. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you have to. Just make sure to hire an honest contractor that knows their trade. Great work on the house.
Awesome job guys! Here in Australia we use that type of cladding too. Love the profile of the metal. We call IT CUSTOM ORB when we order it from the shop...
Reverse hole saw works great for vinyl - especially older vinyl siding which could be brittle. Backwards saw blade works well for vinyl too, but super loud.
Turn blade backwards in circular/miter saws for cutting aluminum trim, much safer and cleaner cuts. Works very well.
I love watching this build series, thanks for sharing all the ups and downs! This is one of the most authentic relatable builds I've seen on yt, its cool to watch you learn as you go. Also appreciate all the HF tools, would be curious to hear your thoughts / tool reviews.
I miss seeing you guys at the meetings we had for our local RUclips channels! Hope you are all doing great. ❤
Didn’t mind the subcontracting at all. You’ve proved you can do it, it makes sense to hire folks if it’s a better outcome for y’all. Loved the video!
Drywalling is tedious and time consuming - especially the tape and mudding part!!! You guys have worked so hard and with sickness to deal with, along with all the responsibilities of parenting, editing, homemaking - great call in bringing in some help!!! This gives you a good step ahead so you can get this house finished!!! Can't wait to see the finish!
Like your lower louvers for cold air returns. I wouldn't put one over doors though as that would pull warm air from the ceiling. I'd just gap the bottom of the door a bit, like 3/4".
Or even put a louvered vent in the lower part of door- our home came with that.
Yep, that works. Anything to pull the cold air down low.
exactly, just a small gap under the door will do all the return air needed
Great return Air ideas. You know, Trailer houses keep the doors a little higher off the floor and use that for cold air return. Might work better in that 2nd bedroom to return air under the door rather than above the door. Just a thought. Love your videos! I'm going to be making silding and roofing decisions on my remodel house in the next few months. It's really helpful to learn what you guys are doing. Thank you so much.
Having you guys skip posting a video last week made me realize this is 100% my favorite channel I watch! You are living my dream! Can I come help???
Sounds like you could use a vacation in a nice warm climate 🤗 Don't you dare feel guilty for subcontracting. You have nothing to prove. We already know that y'all are amazing. Besides, the contractors were probably thankful for the work 👊👍 The inside looks awesome with the drywall up 🤸The outdoor siding looks great as well. Being a RUclipsr is not for wimps. Kudos to you guys for all you do to keep us entertained 😁 Happy New Years from Carson City NV 🦌🌬❄🏔
I agree 💯
And DryWall guys are a special breed that get it done better than you could ever do. Totally worth it! ❤❤❤
Fellow Nevadan here, and I agree 100%! No shame in contracting out, especially for insulation and drywall, those guys are a special breed for sure!
@@bryceleinan Hey fellow Nevadan!!! Yes, they are amazing, aren't they? 😁
you guys are a great team
Yall killed it once again. Man so much work accomplished in this video. Get well Courtney and Oliver. You guys Rock!!!
Absolutely 💯 great decision to sub out the insulation and drywall. I have great respect for both of those trades. It sucks!
Love the channel. Been watching for 2 years. I look forward to every Sunday. Keep up the good work!
So glad that you hired out the drywall since there’s a ton of videos watching drywall. Not to mention it was nice to see it all finished along with the insulation in one video. Win win for everyone!
Courtney and Riley: you are admirable, your achievements are extraordinary, never talk about failure and you are a great example for you son Oliver. Greetings to your friend Andy and wish you a happy new year. I am Guillermo and y am always following you from Santiago de Chile.
Contractors will always be quicker than DIY, experience counts.
Its just down to time and money. Take longer, save money, do it yourself. Or quick but expensive by getting a contractor in (whilst you can take well earned rest, or do other things).
Neither is better than the other, just different choices for different situations.
Oh, and the sound difference from a house with no insulation, to the insulation being finished was interesting to hear!
Installed two Mr Cool 's in my (2) lake house properties. Excellent directions even for a weak DIY guy. Saved $ 8000 by doing it myself. Works perfectly too!.
My God your certainly breaking your backs with the house build.....Its looking awesome.....Stay safe and see you soon...Happy New Year when it comes
Good morning Riley & Courtney! So happy you guy’s got help with insulation! Feel better Courtney 🙏🙏🙏Blessings
I’m at the age now where I love to watch this, but I know it’s things I’ll never do myself. When I was younger, I might’ve tried it but you guys are doing an awesome job.
You can always leave a gap at the bottom of the interior doors for return air if the doors are closed. Easier than a hole in the wall, and it's where return air should come from, cold air drops, rather than heated air near the ceiling. It's the way many trailer homes and such solve return air.
That is the way
Another advantage of a "Nibler" is that it cuts without heating the plates, which in turn means that the varnish on the plates does not flake near the cuts.
Cutting with a grinder also destroys the rust protection on the plate.
As usual, you guys have knocked it out of the park! I was not looking forward to soffit installation, but after watching you my fear is gone. I got this! Thank you!!
Mr. Cool has some great engineers. That hose and valve is such a great idea and so simple.
This house is coming along fabulously it looks so good and im glad you asked for help it takes a little pressure of and always for some you tome keep up the great work guys love the channel
-Hi, so I'm from Brazil about to immigrate to the USA and here I studied civil construction and here we build 99% in bricks and concrete and normally only the roof structure is made of wood which is less than 1% of everything that is built like this even the floor we make from concrete slabs and tile floors as well as the columns and beams are concrete.
-And to fix things to the wall you never hammer a screw like you did.
-The correct way is to drill and place a concrete anchor and screw the correct concrete anchor screw into it.
-This method is second only to concrete the screw in the wall.
-I learned the American and Canadian way of construction with you and when I immigrate to the USA I will build my house in a mixed way using the best of both worlds.
-Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from my family to yours...!!!
I remember cutting the aluminum soffit with my trusty craftsman radial arm saw, after putting the blade on BACKWARDS! 😮. PS: l saw Matt from Diesel Creek wearing one of your hats! Must be a fan?! 🎉
Looking good guys you guys are moving right along man you guys are not messing around you're going to get her done
Hey Courtney, Riley and little Elliot, I wish you the very best for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. The building rocks. Stay safe and take care.
Don't worry about subbing out the insulation and drywall work, it was the right call. You guys got a well deserved break and the contractors did great work and made some money. It's a win-win! I know from my own stubbornness that it's hard to hand off a task sometimes, but I've learned to just accept it when I need professional help. You're doing an amazing job on the house.
Thanks Cortney for making thoses Videos Love thems ,wel Love the hole Familys And Oliver .Have Marry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Never apologize for admitting you need professional help, especially drywall. Dad and I were remodeling our bathroom, we had the one piece shower in place when my cousin and his family came by for a visit he has been drywalling for years, what would have taken us days to do he did in a couple of hours using stuff we had bought at the local lumber yard
Loved this! Always inspiring to watch your videos. You always explaining how you are doing things. I get a lot out your videos Keep up the Great work
Reverse hole saw works well for plastic and pribably pther materials that may snap if the holesaw catches. I generally use a blunt/damaged cutter ajd it really just heats and melts the plastic. But it rarely tears the plastic out.
Hello Riley & Courtney, love the videos and projects. The Diablo steal demon blade works great for cutting metal. I use one on my 7 1/4 in miter saw and on circular saw. Ibwould dedicate that saw for metal as the hot metal can scar the saw. Looking forward to future videos.
Thanks for the video. You 2 are really making things happen.
Hiring some work out is definitely the way to go, and you have saved enough across the other projects to make it financially sensible too!
Good job on your progress. Glad to see this video. Cutting the bottom of your interior doors with a 1" gap from the floor would create air return that truly cost nothing because you don't even need louver grates.
This channel is so inspirational. Y'all motivate me to tackle projects that would otherwise feel unattainable. Keep up the great work!
It is awesome to see you both working together on projects. Congrats on your progress.
Great work guys. I'd consider another solutions for the return air. Cutting huge holes in the walls will leak sound as well. Sound is something most don't think about when building a home, but it can drive you nuts. For our house we are building sound walls/ceilings and floors for all doors will be 42dB rated sound doors. The HVAC setup is also designed to prevent sound leaking through rooms.