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Hey, Courtney - just keep in mind that almost all of the haters haven't even attempted getting out of their armchairs, much less doing all the crap you have. The definition of courage is feeling the fear and doing it anyway. You are courageous and Riley is pretty damn cool too. Screw those other guys. Thanks for the info and the laughs :)
Re: Car Confessional… Some people cannot help themselves from being negative. Don’t change a thing, being genuine and real is always better and frankly, a big reason for this channels success. Keep it up you guys!
Yes, I agree some people are just unlucky because they seem to be born with an extra dose of negativity... Driving in snow even on the highway I worry about black ice...
Absolutely!! Forget the haters. Most of those people aren't doing anything for themselves anyways. It's easy to sit on the couch and do nothing and talk smack. Forget em!! Thanks for sharing
Admitting to feal scared or uncomforable is a true sign of self awareness and strenght. I feel sorry for those who isn't in touch with their feelings or/and feel that they have to put on a facade. Love you guys, and will probably follow you 4ever 👍😁
Easier if you build yourself a T out of 2X4s, the T is a little longer than the distance from the floor to ceiling, the crosspiece at the top is slightly shorter than the Drywall is wide... You build 2 Ts and use them to hold the drywall up until it is attached to the ceiling joist...
On your walls run your sheetrock horizontally (left to right) instead of vertically. Horizontal hanging reduces the lineal footage of seams by about 25%. Keeping the footage of seams to a minimum will result in less taping and a better looking finished job. Hanging horizontally also allows the drywall to flow over the framing so that bowed studs create less of a problem. That wall next to the patio door will easily show off any stud that is bowed because of the light it will let in.
We keep bags of play sand in our trucks during the winter. If you get on a slippery spot and can't get traction, throw some down and it can help get you moving again. And it sticks to the packed snow and ice. Also, you might want to put a small cover over your man door. When the snow comes down off the roof, it can definitely take you out!
Ignore the negative people. You are doing a great job. Have fun when you can and be safe the rest of the time. Most of all, do your own life in your own way.
Courtney, your fears are perfectly rational and justified. It’s your first winter time having to drive in snow, and it’s something that you’re not used to doing regularly. Having spent my entire life in Northern Canada and considering myself a very experienced driver in these conditions (over 20 years of driving over 40,000 miles per winter) that i do still get nervous behind the wheel to this very day, it happens to everyone regardless of our experience levels.
I've loved my V8 4 runner since 03- as a girl, having confidence in your vehicle allows us to explore, together we've gone almost 200K miles. Don't listen to negatives- you both bring so many positive vibes to people, it's a spark of light we carry into the week
the camera flying off the dash was the best part haha. i cant believe people were negative keep doin what your doin the best part about you guys are how real you are on here.
Nearly 50yrs of plowing our drive in New Hampshire, don't know how many times my wife has come out to pull the stuck plow truck out with her 4 wheel drive. Been a couple of times she take a look at how bad I'm stuck and just said call the wrecker. Playing in the snow is how to get comfortable with. Keep up the great video's.
Just saw this episode so it may be a little late to say this but..... having courage doesn't mean you're not afraid, it means doing what needs to be done despite ones fears!! Love you guys, you're so cute together. Keep up the good work!! 👍👍
What you needed was 1X3 striping that runs across the ceiling joists 16" on center, that will make the whole ceiling stiff and 4'X8' drywall can run in either direction.................Most people that have no fear die very young!
With drywall applied vertically the tape joints standout when finished more so than horizontal taping. The ceiling (as well as the wall ) sheets should be staggered so there are T joints and no X joints to reduce cracking and visual tape bulge on completion. I made all of those mistakes 50 years ago on my first project! But most important is to keep having fun.
Your comment about being uncomfortable when doing new things got me writing this comment--my first ever on RUclips. My day job is as a test pilot. You know, the people who fly airplanes that haven't even flown before. Sometimes it's really dangerous stuff. Other times, it's not so much but lots of people are depending on your performance. The point here, it's always uncomfortable. You always have the pit in your stomach. You always are worried about what might happen. The stress is always there. It doesn't matter how well prepared or how competent you are, you always worry. The feeling is normal. In fact, if you aren't feeling uncomfortable, it's probably a sign you should stop. Worse yet, if you were "we can do this..." in a hold-my-beer kind of way, that's a really bad sign. You guys are great and appreciate your honesty to your audience and yourselves.
Keep in mind that a router with a guide baring is always a useful tool to do openings in drywall and plywood. Much better and easier to use than rottozips, and more versatile. Looking amazing so far can wait to see it finished.
If you stagger your Sheetrock on the ceiling, it makes taping and finishing so much easier! You forgot the vapor barrier on the ceiling of the apartment, but a good primer and paint will help stop the transfer of moisture.
You two are the epitome and definition of “get ‘er done” 😊‼️I’m amazed at your ambition and teamwork - thanks for sharing. With you every step of the way 😜❤️‼️
Hey Courtney, I’m the wife of Damon, Kelly, I used to own a GX 470 and LOVED it!!! Don’t let those people bad mouth you about learning to drive in the snow! We are lifelong Michiganders and the roads/conditions can still surprise us. Power to showing your vulnerability ❤️. We bought a Lexus LX 570 recently to tow our soon to be restored 1969 Airstream. I love it even more than the GX! Keep doing what you two are doing bc we are watching and doing MANY projects ourselves! Love the passion you bring to your projects - Love the channel! Kelly
Good for you Courtney for conquering your fears. Ignore the comments of those who don’t do anything as great as you two are doing. Keep going , it looks great
Courtney: "Courage is the facing of a challenge with a healthy fear, not being fearless." Fear is just your gut telling you to consider what you are doing before you get into danger. What you did is sensible and smart! Plus pretty sure your healthy handling of fear had kept Riley intact many times over! Also if you can get a load of sand in on the Army truck I think a supply of grit for slippery sections of the driveway would make a world of difference. I would also consider chaining up that plow truck and adding some ballast to the back.
Oh….One more plowing tip…..You’ve got a long rough road. Make your first plow passes with the plow raised just a bit. Let the truck pack down some snow for a few trips then you can let the plow float. If you just drop it first thing, you’ll beat the crap out of it and be excavating dirt. And if you can pull,it off get snow tires on that truck. It makes all the difference in the world. You can chain up but that’s such a pain. If you use gains on the front you’ll have to go very slow. All that plow weight on the front tires will beat the front end to death.
You guys are doing a great job. I wouldn't worry about the negativity from people. Some people are keyboard warriors and don't do squat in their lives but love to be mean to people who are. Keep up the good work and doing what you are doing. You will end up with something great and it will be totally worth it in the end!
1/2" drywall on 24" centers of a ceiling WILL (in time) sag between the rafters and be 'wavy'. I see it a lot down here in TX but it will take several years to happen.... it's not a serious problem.
In some areas 5/8" drywall is fire code on ceilings and exterior walls. If inspections/code isn't an issue I wouldn't worry too about it unless you are worried about sag in the future.
@@khockin if a living residence is ABOVE (but in this case i's more like dagpnally adjacent --by code probably still considered above) a garage that contains vehicles code in most of the country says 5/8 is needed on the walls between habital spaces above the 'garage' .... Family owned Drywall business for 60 years i have seen first hand the difference. the goal is to slow down any fire (which ALWAYS goes up the wall) to give enough time to evacuate. i have seen studies that show it can add a few minutes.... and my comment is purely for general awareness ... i love this channel and am amazed at how they can pick up just about anything they set their minds to.
The way to solve the 1/2 drywall waviness ... put shiplap on the ceiling or put up beam the ceiling Note: the waviness will come from the insulation weight
Also it is too late now but I was taught to always stagger starting sheets as close to a full and then as close to a half as possible and hit your studs/rafters. That goes for sheetrock or OSB subfloor or anything else in sheets. Helps with strength on anything and also helps hide straight line joints showing through the tape and texture for sheetrock.
Courtney I love the car confessionals. Forget the people being negative they just can’t admit their own fears and project on you. You are incredible and I love seeing you guys build. So happy you have insulated upstairs I know it’s cold where I am so I can’t imagine the cold up a mountain.
Who cares what people say Courtney make your slide out a learning experience and a happy one. And I will say your apartments is looking great and the good thing about it is it’s paid for. You and Riley keep up the good work.
Don't let anyone give you grief because you show some caution in a new situation. Charging off blindly without considering if you have the skills and tools to do something leads to disaster. Proud of you for figuring out that you do have the skills and tools to safely do the job. With each time you do it, you will build confidence and it gets easier.
I will say it again, look at what you have achieved in less than a year. Most channels take the first year clearing the land and putting in the foundations, your on to the drywall !! Ignore them who don't appreciate your work and effort that you put into everything that you do. Funny thing that I noticed is that when things get a bit dicey you lick the corner of your mouth. We all have different ways of showing how scared we are. Now that I have pointed it out, please don't stop doing it as its your way of coping with stress and we all need a stress reliever at sometime. Thanks for posting
You two are a breath of fresh air. I do not care what anyone says or thinks. The both of you can make any task childs play. Your attitude is extremely refreshing. Happy Holidays guys.
I was military,paramedic,Firefighter it’s ok to be scared! Being scared keeps you alert and alive. All we have to do is master the fear and keep moving forward. You guys rock!
As long as Fear doesn't control you from enjoying your life, it's all good. Keep telling your truth, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Do you girl!
I literally just did insulation and drywall on a ceiling last month. One note, a T square makes doing drywall a snap. Also, I have an old DeWalt drywall screw gun that makes doing drywall alot easier. And finally, I bought a Harbor Freight drywall hoist and it made doing the ceiling at least 6mol times easier. I must admit that I like your idea about putting the 2x4 on the one wall as a spot to hold up the drywall while you are putting screws in.
That roto zip will work much better if you travel in a clockwise pattern. That’s literally how they’re meant to be used. (FYI I just learned this yesterday doing a drywall project in my house lol)
greetings ms. courtney; thank you for going to ms julie's and helping out with their build. as i would have expected, your cuteness was very evident and your ability was apparent.................g
My wife makes the same face when she’s concentrating really hard. So proud of all the work y’all have accomplished! If you haven’t pushed snow before, it’s a beast. Pay close attention to your marker poles and be ready for the truck to want to go the opposite way when pushing a heavy load while windrowing. Make sure and check all your bolts regularly and top off your fluids on the plow. I’ve hit man hole covers that sheered 10 bolts holding my cutting edge before and had to dig it out of a pile of snow (not that you’ll go over man hole covers). Also, keep spare hoses and an extra solenoid if it’s in the budget. Granted you’re not running it for 10-20 hours straight multiple days a week, stuff still breaks and having to run to town to get something in a storm sucks. As always I’m so, so proud of all the things y’all have accomplished.
Courtney it was nice to see you over coming your fear of driving in the snow just don't get over confident I have driven on Minnesota roads for 55 years for a living
Have you considered foaming the ceiling . As someone else mentioned 1/2 drywall could sag over time and by adding the weight of blow in insulation it could cause additional problems. Once foam is dry it will support its own weight. Just a thought. Super couple doing a super job.
I am glad you overcame your fears. Haters gonna hate because Hurt people hurt people. You are amazing! I am loving the apartment. Drywall is a bugger sometimes but you did a great job. It really is fun to watch y'all work together. Keep your chin up poppet.
I really enjoy watching your channel. I think your approach to learning to drive in the snow and facing your fears is very healthy. Don't feel a bit embarrassed about fears, frustrations, and defeats. They are all a part of life. It seems to me that you two do a great job of researching the issues around a given project or problem and taking reasonable precautions to get the job done. Keep up the good work!
Snow takes a delicate touch on the gas pedal, kind of like mud. Low range, low gear; don't depend on your auto transmission to keep you in low gear, put it there. Horse power can get you into trouble fast with slippery conditions. Use the power only as a last resort to keep from going down the mountain the wrong way. When it has been raining and freezing then snowing, you can count on some ice below the snow. I'm a Texas boy, so I haven't seen much snow here, but I've driven in it plenty of times to know that a little finesse goes a lot further than a lead foot. Happy four wheeling! You did great.
Ive been watching you guys from the beginning not because of what you were doing but how you were doing it. This includes your authenticity and humble nature! Please understand that anyone who takes issues with your truthful nature is saying something to themselves, not you.
Courtney, you make us think of our daughter. You can always tell us when you're afraid or worried to do something. And then you'll try it and see you can do it. When you're experiencing something unfamiliar and risky, fear is part of the survival instinct. Paraphrasing Aldo Leopold: Life free from fear must be a very dull thing. Keep up the great videos and you two take care.
when I redid a bathroom. I fell in love with 4x8 sheets of bead board instead of sheet rock for ceiling.. but looking good. ignore anyone that makes lite of fears.. Having a little fear or healthy respect for danger is what save you expensive or injurious situations. Stay Safe
Courtney - The white fluffy stuff is your friend. There is very little impact or damage when things get dicey. It will actually cushion you until you hit the tree. The problem is trees don't move.......Love you guys......
You can spray insulation foam as a base layer on the sheetrock prior to the blow in and it will prevent the humidity sag the 1/2 will show eventually by providing blanket reinforcement.
I can so relate. I grew up in western NY lake effect snow country and once I got to driving age I was scared to death. So, I moved to FL. 🤣🤣 Now I'm back in NY but I'll take walking over driving any day and went so far as to make sure that my last 2 jobs were within walking distance. Once we got 5 feet over night and I was the only one to make it into work at our walmart bakery for 2 days. The overnight employees were stuck from Monday night until Thurs morning and I made them breakfast and walked back home every day. But I digress. Nice to see you conquering your fears. 💕 -Aimee
I’m with you! Don’t let those negative comments effect you. We all have fears or issues. Stay real and authentic. That’s what makes this channel so exciting.
Why did I think you guys have a palm router? A palm router (finish router?) with a flush trim bit would have worked to cut out the drywall covering the dry wall... EXCELLENT progress! Y'all are literally building my dream workshop/house! LOVE it!
You got a wreath! I'm glad ya'll are going to have a nice, dry, insulated, and heated space outside of the camper to spend your holidays. Ya'll certainly earned it.
No matter where you our at there is something that will give you scare when you drive. Wether it is snow, ice, water planing , rock slides or anything else that can sneak up on you while you are driving. You just have to let your guts help you survive what is happening. Good job Courtney! The sheet rock looks great!
Dry wall is tough! Good job to you! And...ignore the haters. Just getting out and trying to drive in snow is more than many will do. Keep the faith and best luck!
Courtney, Good for you! It takes more courage to admit a weakness, especially in the social media age, than most could imagine. Then acting on your fear is remarkable. Keep driving that driveway. And, guys, keep up the great work on the homestead.
Courtney never ever stop experiencing yourself for a camera! New experiences are anxiety n fearful at times. We are females and females can n do express 100% honesty. Your viewers should know you two are legit not pretending for world! You 2 are a adorable couple. I luv he understands you and reacts with kindness! He's a keeper
Fantastic job as always and Courtney it takes the bigger person to admit their scared but an even bigger one to confront them. Well done to you both and keep making these Fantastic videos 👍👍👍👍
ignore the idiots (about your fear of the snow/ice roads), your honesty and resolve is why people are here. Its hard to get used to that kind of weather/roads if you didn't grow up in it. great video as usual!
Thank you all so much for your supportive comments! We sure have an awesome tribe of people cheering us on. 😊
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Hey, Courtney - just keep in mind that almost all of the haters haven't even attempted getting out of their armchairs, much less doing all the crap you have. The definition of courage is feeling the fear and doing it anyway. You are courageous and Riley is pretty damn cool too. Screw those other guys. Thanks for the info and the laughs :)
Well said Sir!!
@@johnswick4593 seriously!
Re: Car Confessional… Some people cannot help themselves from being negative. Don’t change a thing, being genuine and real is always better and frankly, a big reason for this channels success. Keep it up you guys!
Yes, I agree some people are just unlucky because they seem to be born with an extra dose of negativity...
Driving in snow even on the highway I worry about black ice...
Negative (miserable) people want everyone else to be miserable also.
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Yes they feed on negativity. Trolls feed on that!
Just don't feed them!
Absolutely!! Forget the haters. Most of those people aren't doing anything for themselves anyways. It's easy to sit on the couch and do nothing and talk smack. Forget em!! Thanks for sharing
Admitting to feal scared or uncomforable is a true sign of self awareness and strenght. I feel sorry for those who isn't in touch with their feelings or/and feel that they have to put on a facade. Love you guys, and will probably follow you 4ever 👍😁
I find your openness about fear and discomfort both inspiring and deeply instructive. You are a fabulous human being. Both of you are.
Thank you so much John!
Easier if you build yourself a T out of 2X4s, the T is a little longer than the distance from the floor to ceiling, the crosspiece at the top is slightly shorter than the Drywall is wide... You build 2 Ts and use them to hold the drywall up until it is attached to the ceiling joist...
It's called a deadman.
@@blatham59 I named mine Fred.
That's how I hang drywall by myself, I make two of them and they're both called slim Jim!
Yes I agree with the "T" you can hang dry wall with a dead man or Fred oe slim jim ... when doing 5/8 it is must for me because I am to weak and old.
@@blatham59 In Idaho can deadmen vote? Ha, ha. What about dead persons?
On your walls run your sheetrock horizontally (left to right) instead of vertically. Horizontal hanging reduces the lineal footage of seams by about 25%. Keeping the footage of seams to a minimum will result in less taping and a better looking finished job. Hanging horizontally also allows the drywall to flow over the framing so that bowed studs create less of a problem. That wall next to the patio door will easily show off any stud that is bowed because of the light it will let in.
We keep bags of play sand in our trucks during the winter. If you get on a slippery spot and can't get traction, throw some down and it can help get you moving again. And it sticks to the packed snow and ice. Also, you might want to put a small cover over your man door. When the snow comes down off the roof, it can definitely take you out!
Bags of salt or no cost use ash and cinders from wood stove
Ignore the negative people. You are doing a great job. Have fun when you can and be safe the rest of the time. Most of all, do your own life in your own way.
+1
They haven’t glued the sheets! That’s not a negative comment, that’s a fail!
Courtney, your fears are perfectly rational and justified. It’s your first winter time having to drive in snow, and it’s something that you’re not used to doing regularly. Having spent my entire life in Northern Canada and considering myself a very experienced driver in these conditions (over 20 years of driving over 40,000 miles per winter) that i do still get nervous behind the wheel to this very day, it happens to everyone regardless of our experience levels.
Courtney reminds me of a little girl with the tongue action to help through a tough nervous moment. Girl power! You guys are doing great!
I've loved my V8 4 runner since 03- as a girl, having confidence in your vehicle allows us to explore, together we've gone almost 200K miles. Don't listen to negatives- you both bring so many positive vibes to people, it's a spark of light we carry into the week
the camera flying off the dash was the best part haha. i cant believe people were negative keep doin what your doin the best part about you guys are how real you are on here.
Nearly 50yrs of plowing our drive in New Hampshire, don't know how many times my wife has come out to pull the stuck plow truck out with her 4 wheel drive. Been a couple of times she take a look at how bad I'm stuck and just said call the wrecker. Playing in the snow is how to get comfortable with. Keep up the great video's.
Your wife sounds awesome!
She is, and that's one of the reason I enjoy you as a couple so much I see in you two what he have share for all these years.
Just saw this episode so it may be a little late to say this but..... having courage doesn't mean you're not afraid, it means doing what needs to be done despite ones fears!! Love you guys, you're so cute together. Keep up the good work!! 👍👍
What you needed was 1X3 striping that runs across the ceiling joists 16" on center, that will make the whole ceiling stiff and 4'X8' drywall can run in either direction.................Most people that have no fear die very young!
Best way overcome adversity, is to stick your tongue out, great job Courtney.
With drywall applied vertically the tape joints standout when finished more so than horizontal taping. The ceiling (as well as the wall ) sheets should be staggered so there are T joints and no X joints to reduce cracking and visual tape bulge on completion. I made all of those mistakes 50 years ago on my first project! But most important is to keep having fun.
Yes, stagger your joints. With drywall, sheathing etc...not just for appearance but more importantly strength.
Congrats 😀 Texan girl driving in the snow first time successfully.
The best feeling ever, to be debt free the day you finish your home!
Your comment about being uncomfortable when doing new things got me writing this comment--my first ever on RUclips. My day job is as a test pilot. You know, the people who fly airplanes that haven't even flown before. Sometimes it's really dangerous stuff. Other times, it's not so much but lots of people are depending on your performance. The point here, it's always uncomfortable. You always have the pit in your stomach. You always are worried about what might happen. The stress is always there. It doesn't matter how well prepared or how competent you are, you always worry. The feeling is normal. In fact, if you aren't feeling uncomfortable, it's probably a sign you should stop. Worse yet, if you were "we can do this..." in a hold-my-beer kind of way, that's a really bad sign. You guys are great and appreciate your honesty to your audience and yourselves.
Thank you for sharing! That sounds like an incredibly stressful and fun job.
What in the world were you trying to bring up those stairs lol. You guys are awesome and funny and lovable🤣😂🥰
Keep in mind that a router with a guide baring is always a useful tool to do openings in drywall and plywood. Much better and easier to use than rottozips, and more versatile. Looking amazing so far can wait to see it finished.
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If you stagger your Sheetrock on the ceiling, it makes taping and finishing so much easier!
You forgot the vapor barrier on the ceiling of the apartment, but a good primer and paint will help stop the transfer of moisture.
Ypu two bring so much joy to me, I love watching your videos.
You two are the epitome and definition of “get ‘er done” 😊‼️I’m amazed at your ambition and teamwork - thanks for sharing. With you every step of the way 😜❤️‼️
Thanks for following along and supporting what we do! 😊
Hey Courtney, I’m the wife of Damon, Kelly, I used to own a GX 470 and LOVED it!!! Don’t let those people bad mouth you about learning to drive in the snow! We are lifelong Michiganders and the roads/conditions can still surprise us. Power to showing your vulnerability ❤️. We bought a Lexus LX 570 recently to tow our soon to be restored 1969 Airstream. I love it even more than the GX! Keep doing what you two are doing bc we are watching and doing MANY projects ourselves! Love the passion you bring to your projects - Love the channel! Kelly
I was a Jeep girl but the longer I own this Lexus the more I fall in love with it. The dogs can even watch their favorite movies in the back… 😂
That was an great compromise on the drawers. Looks awesome 👌
Good for you Courtney for conquering your fears. Ignore the comments of those who don’t
do anything as great as you two are doing. Keep going , it looks great
Y’all are doing great keep it up
Courtney: "Courage is the facing of a challenge with a healthy fear, not being fearless." Fear is just your gut telling you to consider what you are doing before you get into danger. What you did is sensible and smart! Plus pretty sure your healthy handling of fear had kept Riley intact many times over!
Also if you can get a load of sand in on the Army truck I think a supply of grit for slippery sections of the driveway would make a world of difference. I would also consider chaining up that plow truck and adding some ballast to the back.
Oh….One more plowing tip…..You’ve got a long rough road. Make your first plow passes with the plow raised just a bit. Let the truck pack down some snow for a few trips then you can let the plow float. If you just drop it first thing, you’ll beat the crap out of it and be excavating dirt. And if you can pull,it off get snow tires on that truck. It makes all the difference in the world. You can chain up but that’s such a pain. If you use gains on the front you’ll have to go very slow. All that plow weight on the front tires will beat the front end to death.
You guys are doing a great job. I wouldn't worry about the negativity from people. Some people are keyboard warriors and don't do squat in their lives but love to be mean to people who are. Keep up the good work and doing what you are doing. You will end up with something great and it will be totally worth it in the end!
1/2" drywall on 24" centers of a ceiling WILL (in time) sag between the rafters and be 'wavy'. I see it a lot down here in TX but it will take several years to happen.... it's not a serious problem.
In some areas 5/8" drywall is fire code on ceilings and exterior walls. If inspections/code isn't an issue I wouldn't worry too about it unless you are worried about sag in the future.
@@khockin if a living residence is ABOVE (but in this case i's more like dagpnally adjacent --by code probably still considered above) a garage that contains vehicles code in most of the country says 5/8 is needed on the walls between habital spaces above the 'garage' .... Family owned Drywall business for 60 years i have seen first hand the difference. the goal is to slow down any fire (which ALWAYS goes up the wall) to give enough time to evacuate. i have seen studies that show it can add a few minutes.... and my comment is purely for general awareness ... i love this channel and am amazed at how they can pick up just about anything they set their minds to.
The way to solve the 1/2 drywall waviness ... put shiplap on the ceiling or put up beam the ceiling
Note: the waviness will come from the insulation weight
Also it is too late now but I was taught to always stagger starting sheets as close to a full and then as close to a half as possible and hit your studs/rafters. That goes for sheetrock or OSB subfloor or anything else in sheets. Helps with strength on anything and also helps hide straight line joints showing through the tape and texture for sheetrock.
Courtney I love the car confessionals. Forget the people being negative they just can’t admit their own fears and project on you. You are incredible and I love seeing you guys build. So happy you have insulated upstairs I know it’s cold where I am so I can’t imagine the cold up a mountain.
Drywall T will help measuring and cutting. 5/8' for ceiling helps prevent sagging. Nice work!
You do what your comfortable with and driving on snow and ice makes anybody nervous or scared! You did awesome
Warmer already. Loving how you two work together.
Courtney, you ROCK! Don’t change a thing! Great update and progress once again. Cheers from Canada
Who cares what people say Courtney make your slide out a learning experience and a happy one. And I will say your apartments is looking great and the good thing about it is it’s paid for. You and Riley keep up the good work.
Ignore the negativity.. you've brought so much light into a lot of people's days.. cheers and love..
Thank you for sharing your joy but also your fear with us. It’s what makes you a real person. Much appreciated🥰
Don't let anyone give you grief because you show some caution in a new situation. Charging off blindly without considering if you have the skills and tools to do something leads to disaster. Proud of you for figuring out that you do have the skills and tools to safely do the job. With each time you do it, you will build confidence and it gets easier.
It's good to be scared, it makes you feel alive! Keep pushing those boundaries guys x
Team work makes it easier keep warm and safe GOD BLESS 🙌
Good for you Courtney, you are a hero. You just carry on being you. PEACE!!!!.....
I will say it again, look at what you have achieved in less than a year. Most channels take the first year clearing the land and putting in the foundations, your on to the drywall !! Ignore them who don't appreciate your work and effort that you put into everything that you do. Funny thing that I noticed is that when things get a bit dicey you lick the corner of your mouth. We all have different ways of showing how scared we are. Now that I have pointed it out, please don't stop doing it as its your way of coping with stress and we all need a stress reliever at sometime. Thanks for posting
You two are a breath of fresh air. I do not care what anyone says or thinks. The both of you can make any task childs play. Your attitude is extremely refreshing. Happy Holidays guys.
Thank you so much Eric!
Nothing wrong with showing all sides of life. Good and challenging. Love your channel!!!!
I was military,paramedic,Firefighter it’s ok to be scared! Being scared keeps you alert and alive. All we have to do is master the fear and keep moving forward. You guys rock!
Drywalling: great tip on the seam boards. I learned so much watching the contractors when they did our living room.
As long as Fear doesn't control you from enjoying your life, it's all good. Keep telling your truth, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Do you girl!
I literally just did insulation and drywall on a ceiling last month. One note, a T square makes doing drywall a snap. Also, I have an old DeWalt drywall screw gun that makes doing drywall alot easier. And finally, I bought a Harbor Freight drywall hoist and it made doing the ceiling at least 6mol times easier. I must admit that I like your idea about putting the 2x4 on the one wall as a spot to hold up the drywall while you are putting screws in.
I love that you are showing the realness of the learning curve the anxiety that comes with is totaly normal. Keep kicking ass!
Good for you for being honest and showing your fears. Don’t worry about the haters. You guys are the best. Keep on keeping on!!
That roto zip will work much better if you travel in a clockwise pattern. That’s literally how they’re meant to be used. (FYI I just learned this yesterday doing a drywall project in my house lol)
greetings ms. courtney; thank you for going to ms julie's and helping out with their build. as i would have expected, your cuteness was very evident and your ability was apparent.................g
Courtney, I think the tongue action really helped in those tough spots! Way to go conquering your fears!
My wife makes the same face when she’s concentrating really hard. So proud of all the work y’all have accomplished! If you haven’t pushed snow before, it’s a beast. Pay close attention to your marker poles and be ready for the truck to want to go the opposite way when pushing a heavy load while windrowing. Make sure and check all your bolts regularly and top off your fluids on the plow. I’ve hit man hole covers that sheered 10 bolts holding my cutting edge before and had to dig it out of a pile of snow (not that you’ll go over man hole covers). Also, keep spare hoses and an extra solenoid if it’s in the budget. Granted you’re not running it for 10-20 hours straight multiple days a week, stuff still breaks and having to run to town to get something in a storm sucks. As always I’m so, so proud of all the things y’all have accomplished.
Good message, those who are threatened by our vulnerability need our help.
Awesome! I saw the shovel in the back seat. :-D u hit it w yr purse! Loool
Courtney it was nice to see you over coming your fear of driving in the snow just don't get over confident I have driven on Minnesota roads for 55 years for a living
Yeah
You made it
You Rock
Love the team work and learning together
Yuppers, show fear and getting over it!!
Also thanks for the take on the ride down the road it helped me today
Have you considered foaming the ceiling . As someone else mentioned 1/2 drywall could sag over time and by adding the weight of blow in insulation it could cause additional problems. Once foam is dry it will support its own weight. Just a thought. Super couple doing a super job.
I was so saddened to hear you got capped on for being honest... screw them. You Go Girl!
Great to watch progress on the build and Courtney going sideways in the snow
I always enjoy the outakes at the end of the videos hahaha
I am glad you overcame your fears. Haters gonna hate because Hurt people hurt people. You are amazing! I am loving the apartment. Drywall is a bugger sometimes but you did a great job. It really is fun to watch y'all work together. Keep your chin up poppet.
I really enjoy watching your channel. I think your approach to learning to drive in the snow and facing your fears is very healthy. Don't feel a bit embarrassed about fears, frustrations, and defeats. They are all a part of life. It seems to me that you two do a great job of researching the issues around a given project or problem and taking reasonable precautions to get the job done. Keep up the good work!
Snow takes a delicate touch on the gas pedal, kind of like mud. Low range, low gear; don't depend on your auto transmission to keep you in low gear, put it there. Horse power can get you into trouble fast with slippery conditions. Use the power only as a last resort to keep from going down the mountain the wrong way. When it has been raining and freezing then snowing, you can count on some ice below the snow. I'm a Texas boy, so I haven't seen much snow here, but I've driven in it plenty of times to know that a little finesse goes a lot further than a lead foot. Happy four wheeling! You did great.
such a blast. Major envy!
Sad to hear about negativity. Great job letting us in and taking us along. Mucho Blessings :)
Ive been watching you guys from the beginning not because of what you were doing but how you were doing it. This includes your authenticity and humble nature! Please understand that anyone who takes issues with your truthful nature is saying something to themselves, not you.
Courtney, you make us think of our daughter. You can always tell us when you're afraid or worried to do something. And then you'll try it and see you can do it. When you're experiencing something unfamiliar and risky, fear is part of the survival instinct. Paraphrasing Aldo Leopold: Life free from fear must be a very dull thing. Keep up the great videos and you two take care.
when I redid a bathroom. I fell in love with 4x8 sheets of bead board instead of sheet rock for ceiling.. but looking good. ignore anyone that makes lite of fears.. Having a little fear or healthy respect for danger is what save you expensive or injurious situations. Stay Safe
Courtney - The white fluffy stuff is your friend. There is very little impact or damage when things get dicey. It will actually cushion you until you hit the tree. The problem is trees don't move.......Love you guys......
You can spray insulation foam as a base layer on the sheetrock prior to the blow in and it will prevent the humidity sag the 1/2 will show eventually by providing blanket reinforcement.
That is an interesting idea ...
I can so relate. I grew up in western NY lake effect snow country and once I got to driving age I was scared to death. So, I moved to FL. 🤣🤣 Now I'm back in NY but I'll take walking over driving any day and went so far as to make sure that my last 2 jobs were within walking distance. Once we got 5 feet over night and I was the only one to make it into work at our walmart bakery for 2 days. The overnight employees were stuck from Monday night until Thurs morning and I made them breakfast and walked back home every day. But I digress. Nice to see you conquering your fears. 💕 -Aimee
I’m with you! Don’t let those negative comments effect you. We all have fears or issues. Stay real and authentic. That’s what makes this channel so exciting.
You had nothing to prove, but I am glad you did. Courtney rocks! Riley is brilliant. Together you are unstoppable!!!!
Why did I think you guys have a palm router? A palm router (finish router?) with a flush trim bit would have worked to cut out the drywall covering the dry wall... EXCELLENT progress! Y'all are literally building my dream workshop/house! LOVE it!
You got a wreath! I'm glad ya'll are going to have a nice, dry, insulated, and heated space outside of the camper to spend your holidays.
Ya'll certainly earned it.
Nice job on the drywall, and nice job getting both vehicles up with no problem. Well at least one of them.👍
No matter where you our at there is something that will give you scare when you drive. Wether it is snow, ice, water planing , rock slides or anything else that can sneak up on you while you are driving. You just have to let your guts help you survive what is happening. Good job Courtney!
The sheet rock looks great!
Dry wall is tough! Good job to you!
And...ignore the haters. Just getting out and trying to drive in snow is more than many will do.
Keep the faith and best luck!
Courtney, Good for you! It takes more courage to admit a weakness, especially in the social media age, than most could imagine. Then acting on your fear is remarkable. Keep driving that driveway. And, guys, keep up the great work on the homestead.
Thanks Paul! 👊
Great job guys ! The gx is a beast also.
Thanks for the great vlog again. I just love your enthusiasm.
Thank you again have a wonderful day.
Courtney never ever stop experiencing yourself for a camera! New experiences are anxiety n fearful at times. We are females and females can n do express 100% honesty. Your viewers should know you two are legit not pretending for world! You 2 are a adorable couple. I luv he understands you and reacts with kindness! He's a keeper
Always, always be honest with your feelings. F the haters. The homestead is looking great. Cheers!!!
Ignore the negative comments. I like your 'car confessionals' and you conquering your 'fear' of snowy roads!
Forget the haters. Watching you overcome your fears is what makes you so charming and enjoyable to watch.
Fantastic job as always and Courtney it takes the bigger person to admit their scared but an even bigger one to confront them. Well done to you both and keep making these Fantastic videos 👍👍👍👍
The stress meltes away, and all I see is you spinning donuts, and fish tailing up the drive! It will be a good time in no time!
You guys rock thanks for sharing your adventures.
ignore the idiots (about your fear of the snow/ice roads), your honesty and resolve is why people are here. Its hard to get used to that kind of weather/roads if you didn't grow up in it. great video as usual!