DiResta Porch Restoration [Pt 1]

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
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    In this renovation video I take you through the last 11 months of me repairing and rebuilding the front porch of my 1790 farm house. It was a great renovation project!
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  • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
    @BuckinBillyRaySmith 2 года назад +31

    Its always tough gettin rid of old stuff . but common sense usually prevails . good ta see you laboring brother , and reapin 'the benefits ,

    • @mrcaboosevg6089
      @mrcaboosevg6089 2 года назад +1

      Must be an American thing, something that's 100 year old in England is just something that needs replacing. No one really considers it old

  • @mohhassen8857
    @mohhassen8857 Год назад +264

    After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

  • @BoomerKeith1
    @BoomerKeith1 2 года назад +5

    It's amazing that a porch built 100+ years ago was still serving it's intended purpose. Sure, it was drooping, but considering the length of time, exposure to the elements and use, it's a testament to craftsmanship. I love that you saved all the wood and posts. That wood tells a story and being able to repurpose it is awesome. Just about a month ago I decided to take on the task of enlarging my back deck. Something I'd never done before but watched enough RUclips videos to get a good idea. The building went fairly smooth and the final product was as nice as I expected, however, my 51 year old body didn't enjoy getting back to work like that. So, I'm with you Jimmy, hats off to all the good people that make their living doing this kind of work daily. Really looks great Jimmy! The stone work is the perfect touch and a really nice contrast to the deck color.

  • @tensazero
    @tensazero 2 года назад +3

    It's more beautiful to see Jimmy work than the actual beauty of the project.
    Also love when Taylor pops in to help.

  • @AyoDenny
    @AyoDenny 2 года назад

    I do this work every day and i love every minute of it…….i have my own deck company and it keeps me grounded and a hell of a exercise…

  • @csn583
    @csn583 2 года назад

    Beautiful eucalyptus! My redwood deck is probably my proudest creation.

  • @roberts1938
    @roberts1938 2 года назад +1

    A lot of good work, heavy and tedious but satisfying.
    I also believe that the work of every specialist should be appreciated.
    I was just watching a movie about a stock market trader. This is a person who does not respect work, creates nothing, and only lives by trickery others and gambling. The solid builder deserves more real respect.

  • @TotalBoat
    @TotalBoat 2 года назад +1

    We love your old farmhouse! Happy to be a part of bringing it back to it's original glory!

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 2 года назад +18

    Its great to feeling to step back and see the progress of a long project you've been whittling away at for a year. Its looking great.

  • @TheBtw1997
    @TheBtw1997 2 года назад +1

    Man that porch will last way longer than 100 years. Great build and an awesome video once again.

  • @krzysztof9120
    @krzysztof9120 2 года назад

    Really a lot of work. Amazing effect. The quality of workmanship guarantees the next several dozen years of use. And this ecological idea with the use of old boat boards ... Great.

  • @genewileyopa
    @genewileyopa 2 года назад +4

    That porch looks amazing. That was a lot of hard work for sure. But yes, you can set back and say I did this. Thanks for sharing.

  • @AndTheCorrectAnswerIs
    @AndTheCorrectAnswerIs 2 года назад +1

    Sitting around the big table on the back porch with a bunch of friends is one of my favorite things about a NY visit. Now all that extra new porch is bound to mean even more friends in the future. 😍👏👏👍

  • @maxadrian
    @maxadrian 2 года назад

    Shetland Saw Ponies! Sometimes you just need to bring in the bulldozer and start over. Lot of work. Fun project. Wonderful place to sit in the morning with a coffee.

  • @keepitreal829
    @keepitreal829 Год назад

    . The old houses are really nice when there done but are really a lot of work. Got to love the horse hair plaster.

  • @springwoodcottage4248
    @springwoodcottage4248 2 года назад +1

    Fabulous! Loved seeing the graft & tools & the linseed finish so brings the wood to its finest. Best is you know it’s been done well. I kept a silver birch near the house as my Mother planted it for her brother killed in the war but it fell 73 years after she planted it, the same age as when she died. Then I had to suffer insurance appointed builders. Super inspiring what you have done. Thank you for sharing!

  • @BillPairaktaridis
    @BillPairaktaridis 2 года назад

    I'm so happy to finally see a video of this project, after hearing about it on the podcast and seeing the Instagram stories!

  • @DrunkInPublic
    @DrunkInPublic Год назад

    Jimmy put in the time and muscle on this one 👏🏼👏🏼👑🥇❤️💯

  • @patmash
    @patmash 2 года назад +4

    Love watching all the improvements being done BUT, also love when the animals are part of the video. Lookin good Jimmy.

  • @TommyG_0311
    @TommyG_0311 2 года назад

    wooo man that finish looks like glass. I love it.

  • @irakopilow9223
    @irakopilow9223 2 года назад

    AWESOME! While in high school, I worked summers in a cabinet shop. The owner walked around with a story stick like it was a security blanket. Back then, I could never quite get what it was about. At age 60+, I finally saw the light. Story poles ROCK, and they offer a great level of protection from yourself.

  • @thisoldchevy2371
    @thisoldchevy2371 2 года назад

    I passed by when I was visiting my uncle and I must say wow! Great job on the woodwork!

  • @jerryclaypool2791
    @jerryclaypool2791 2 года назад

    I gotta admit, when I saw the run time I passed initially. But I came back, and was locked-in for the duration. Thank you Mr. Diresta

  • @UncleChester
    @UncleChester 2 года назад

    As a carpenter for more than 30 years I would like to say thank you for showcasing how difficult carpentry projects can be. Very labor intensive, open to the elements, and years of skill and experience that only comes from a lifetime of dedication. If only ALL potential clients had this knowledge. It is a shame you could not find qualified help in your area. Sadly, this is becoming the case everywhere. I am in east Tennessee and I can literally name my price! The unfortunate side of that coin is I can only take jobs I can do by myself. I have had some ok helpers over the years but none that actually wanted to learn the trade. Excellent work sir. I could only find one or two things I would have done differently. Very beautiful with the oil finish.

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 2 года назад

    J.D. if those timbers could talk, imagine the stories they could tell you.. Thx for taking us along on another adventure.. Glad u could save the wood...

  • @tacmedic304
    @tacmedic304 2 года назад

    "Learn a thing or 2 about a thing or 2" - perfect - wish that everyone today would live like that - it's good to learn something new, it's good to fail at it as well and re learn it again better.

  • @jamesricci881
    @jamesricci881 2 года назад +1

    Great job Jimmy! Sometimes you have to live outside of your comfort zone and this is how we learn new things. It’s very easy to hire someone to do the labor, but when you do it yourself, there are many rewards. Bravo!

  • @eddo00
    @eddo00 2 года назад +1

    Incredible... I'm exhausted.

  • @julianmartinez1593
    @julianmartinez1593 2 года назад +3

    The deck looks awesome! I'm sure all that hard work you put in makes you appreciate it even more!

  • @mine6312
    @mine6312 2 года назад

    Great work brotha especially for someone that doesn't do that every day

  • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
    @TheArtofCraftsmanship 2 года назад +5

    Looks great brother! Thanks for taking us through the process.

  • @sjv6598
    @sjv6598 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for taking us along on your porch renovation job, Jimmy 🙂

  • @kilipoheikekanilehua4049
    @kilipoheikekanilehua4049 2 года назад

    That mixer is so small! Cracked me up to see two guys lift the loaded mixer into place to dump.🤩🤩🤩

  • @Reelaxing
    @Reelaxing 2 года назад

    Labor workers are everywhere...but, truly skilled laborers are definitely hard to come by.... in the end you can sit back and appreciate all of your hard work. Can’t wait for the Canoe build... 🛶

  • @CihaPet
    @CihaPet 2 года назад

    Watching the restoration work is absolutely amazing. The care taken to bring back this old house just makes my soul happy.

  • @YoungbloodFamilyFarm
    @YoungbloodFamilyFarm 2 года назад

    Persistence Wins, well done and thanks for sharing!

  • @kcub420
    @kcub420 2 года назад

    Demo'n a deck on Dock's. Love it!

  • @davedavis662
    @davedavis662 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely love the stone work, really did a fabulous job and adds so much character to the place. Porch rebuild was enjoyable to watch too, excellent work with attention to the details. Should last a very long time and looks wonderful.

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce 2 года назад

      Yeah, I know he was looking for someone for a looong time, and it was clearly worth the wait, because it is really impactful work.

  • @douglasmorton6121
    @douglasmorton6121 2 года назад

    Very nice work! Bomb-proof for at least 200 years! I’m thinking that your porch was newer than the 1790’s. My house in CT. was built In 1928, and my porch construction, (although not a rap-around), was 24” on center and framed with the old 2”x6” dimensional lumber in the same way. I’ve worked on a few 1700’s houses in CT., and the framing was still rough sawn and hand hewn wood. Often there was still bark on the timbers not in contact with others, (which did nothing but allow for a protected highway for termites and powder-post beetles to travel). It’s very nice to see an authentic restoration of an old classic house! Beautiful work!!! You and you crew should be proud!

  • @tree_carcass_mangler
    @tree_carcass_mangler 2 года назад +3

    Great work! I agree, once you get past 50, work like that can be brutal, and not nearly as quick as you want. Thanks for taking us along, and looking forward to part 2. Thumbs up!

  • @Aphxphotog
    @Aphxphotog 2 года назад

    Those sanded, old, giant, wide floors are stunning.

  • @larrywhite6637
    @larrywhite6637 2 года назад

    I like that " i'll learn a thing or two about a thing or two"!

  • @TheNoHollyWoodEnding
    @TheNoHollyWoodEnding 2 года назад

    Just finished building a deck last year (not a builder lol) watching this is bringing back memories.. very rewarding when it’s finished!

  • @michaelc.3812
    @michaelc.3812 2 года назад

    you’re proving why standards and permits/inspections are very important. Back in the day, this house was built WO building standards per se.

  • @handymadness
    @handymadness 2 года назад

    You’re a beast! Amazing job! Gives my 43 year old body no excuses 💪🏽.

  • @joarflesja1516
    @joarflesja1516 2 года назад

    Great video. As a house builder and tree cutter. This is the type of work i love. Fixing og things 👌🤩

  • @rodneyfox5566
    @rodneyfox5566 2 года назад

    These old houses are like a pyramid scheme always starts with a small repair and turns into an investment. ✌great work

  • @dominicdelprincipe2583
    @dominicdelprincipe2583 Год назад

    Man you are right about 'stoop work' ... like harvesting plants or roots; anything you are constantly bent over for hours is grueling. I did some of it when I was an itinerant in rural New Mexico and Juarez. Hot.

  • @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC
    @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC 2 года назад +1

    Its cool to see how the deck came together, and the video production itself is fantastic. The way it was shot and stitched together especially over 11 months is absolute art!

  • @brians9072
    @brians9072 2 года назад

    I really like old home restorations. I wish your home had it's own channel for videos.

  • @by14996
    @by14996 2 года назад +14

    Looks like the homestead is coming along Jimmy, great to have such a hard working lady by your side to keep it going too! Plus, you shaved, makes you look a lot younger brother. Keep the updates coming. All best to you both! :)

  • @TheKidd1988
    @TheKidd1988 2 года назад

    That timber is so beautiful natural.

  • @debuti
    @debuti 2 года назад

    The wood is gorgeous

  • @jonathanking4107
    @jonathanking4107 2 года назад +1

    Amazingly awesome. What a brilliant job with brilliant, honest, commentary. Can't wait to see part 2. Good luck.

  • @andrewoperacz7427
    @andrewoperacz7427 2 года назад

    Everything looks amazing!! I love the constant wet look of the porch!,

  • @scottwebster7613
    @scottwebster7613 2 года назад +1

    This really takes me back! I grew up in upstate NY in a little town called Monterey. We ran into everything you ran into and more over the years of renovating. Our house was built in 1826 I believe. An old plantation home. This brings up fond memories of working with and learning from my dad. We did everything from foundation to roofing. I really wish I could stop by and put tools to work since I'm a huge fan. Unfortunately, by back doesn't allow for that much anymore. I have to stick to small projects. I really love seeing this project and others like the cellar door. I'm excited for you because the reward at the end is such a good feeling. I'm also excited about your success. Love your channel and seeing you on TV. Best wishes!!!

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 2 года назад

    🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀

  • @CraigC20
    @CraigC20 2 года назад

    Honestly jimmy from someone who does this type of work myself because i cant afford to pay someone else, youve done amazing

  • @peterzeller5736
    @peterzeller5736 Год назад

    When you do something yourself, for yourself, you almost always get a better result, regardless of if you've done it before

  • @yeahwellfu
    @yeahwellfu 2 года назад

    Always a good day when I see a 40+ min DiResta video. Good job!

  • @nicksoehren4812
    @nicksoehren4812 3 месяца назад

    Catching up on your videos and there was probably a home on the land prior to this one. That one could’ve burned down and then they built this one reusing some old lumber from the original house. Lots of history in these old house’s but beautiful homes.

  • @---l---
    @---l--- 2 года назад

    Great endurance! Pushing through to the end is always tough.

  • @davidpeterson5186
    @davidpeterson5186 2 года назад +3

    Nice job on the porch replacement! The original lasted for 100 years, your rebuild is good for 150 years as long as you keep it dry.

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 2 года назад

    Nice rap around deck I remember taking down an old mill house in S.C. When I was younger and we salvaged the whole house. Got all the rung and groves flooring and framing and one by 8. The house was built in the late 1800s. It was a lot of work. But fun finding all the old stuff in the walls as well.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer 2 года назад

    So glad to see this. Somehow I have been missing your posts.

  • @robertsmith3518
    @robertsmith3518 2 года назад

    A labor of love . Thanks for letting us look in now and then . Nice work ! Cheers

  • @bwma
    @bwma 2 года назад

    You really are something else Jimmy. My daughter's love your TV show. I liked the pirate ship and pizza cannon!

  • @geneard639
    @geneard639 2 года назад

    That is a beautiful porch. I'm glad to see a table in that wide corner, I bet it's the perfect spot for dinner in the evening or a nice card game.

  • @MegaAK28
    @MegaAK28 2 года назад

    so dope! love the random projects from time to time.

  • @125spectrum
    @125spectrum 2 года назад

    Huge respect and admiration for the work you all put into this. A great watch and feel humbled by our only 100 year old house. Paul Scot.

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori 2 года назад +13

    Here in the South , black locust is used for fence posts. It never really rots. The joke is you put a stone near the post. When the stone comes apart you wait a few years and replace the post.
    I made a deck once with black locust boards. I had it all cut 4 inch wide and tounge and groove. It was sanded and oiled. It looked really good.
    Frank

    • @tropifiori
      @tropifiori 2 года назад

      Of note, the saw mill guys and installing carpenters were not happy at the end of the job. The wood is crazy hard and it dulls tools very quickly.

  • @freetolook3727
    @freetolook3727 2 года назад

    This is exactly the type of work I used to do before three back operations forced me to change careers.
    I would also cut the fascia boards at a 45° angle at the corners. You'd be amazed at the reaction of customers at such a small detail but details make all the difference!

  • @Hectoriousz
    @Hectoriousz 2 года назад

    Love the home projects! It threw me off seeing the Apple Watch instead of the Rolex 😆

  • @erikowren7894
    @erikowren7894 2 года назад

    It is sad that we just don’t have the skilled labor any more. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Vestige98
    @Vestige98 2 года назад

    Damn never has 43 minutes flew by so fast, I was itching for a part 2 already.

  • @النسر-ص1ف
    @النسر-ص1ف 2 года назад

    انت مبدع جدا
    نحن متابعيك من العراق 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶

  • @kabelmisa
    @kabelmisa 2 года назад

    Howdy! I have been subbed for almost nine years and I really enjoy your content. Keep it up!

  • @W4TRI
    @W4TRI 2 года назад

    28:49 Don't let Jackman see that pallet in the dumpster! LOL!

  • @lapaleves
    @lapaleves 2 года назад

    i totally feel with you. we are also renovating, and the best option is still to learn the minimums of the trades and use a lot of ahead thinking to cover the white spots. we just finished replacing some 20 inch dirt walls from the 1960s to porous concrete bricks, while a heavy roof with concrete roof tiles had to be supported above the not-yet-existing new base etc.... once we were pouring a 3,2 metric ton steel reinforced concrete base in a single day, with wife mixing the stuff and me going circles with the wheelbarrow.
    in the end it is a real excercise, but i got a lot of stress built up as the whole project was like dozens of separate mini-projects doing dangerous stuff (like keeping the roof from falling without a wall), which i never did before. still, while doing it one sees the lots of places where even the better craftsmen had made an inferior decision on design or materials used. don't ask me how much time was spent on it, tho.
    oh yeah, pro tip: double check your (chinesium) levels before start. i never thought a brand new level could be off. but it was, by like 2mms at 2m-s. as far i know never dropped, never used for forced work... double that if you don't realize you have a shitty level, and you'll end up with some extra work.

  • @jeremyspecce
    @jeremyspecce 2 года назад +1

    35:00 great point about the compound angle and the under-bevel. So if you did a straight cut you’d really be asking for an open joint. 👍🏻

  • @z06doc86
    @z06doc86 Год назад

    Wow! Looking beautiful!

  • @jakevalent6180
    @jakevalent6180 2 года назад

    Thats somethin else Jimmy. Man o'man that looks nice

  • @r1mein54
    @r1mein54 2 года назад

    Great job on the porch. I had my builder put vinyl bead board on my porch ceilings - no paint, no rot, just annual pressure wash and looks like new.

  • @mmucciolo3658
    @mmucciolo3658 2 года назад

    Had a Derek sighting. Looks awesome and seeing it in person doesn't do it justice to the long road you had to take to get there. Love and respect!

  • @TheCatanzaroShop
    @TheCatanzaroShop 2 года назад

    Awesome job! That porch will last 200 years!

  • @strokerace5468
    @strokerace5468 2 года назад

    Holy moly. Great work man. I don’t know how you do all your other content and other projects. My hats off to you and your wife

  • @redwolfknives3174
    @redwolfknives3174 2 года назад

    Amazing porch rebuild. I don’t think I’ve ever seen tongue and groove used for porch decking. It looks amazing! You’re right about working with concrete. Masonry too. It will work you to the bone! Especially if you’re not use to it.

  • @jamesdrake2378
    @jamesdrake2378 2 года назад

    Two points, place 6 mil vapor barrier on the ground and top with 4inches of 3/4 blue stone to prevent cupping, thanks for the content and greetings from the NJ Bayshore.

  • @GeorgeSweet
    @GeorgeSweet 2 года назад

    Seeing him start laying the boards months later in the middle of the night is something I do too. Just late and random lol.

  • @joebilke279
    @joebilke279 2 года назад

    Beautiful old home, well worth restoration. Nice work on the porch.

  • @aerosaaber
    @aerosaaber 2 года назад

    that porch looks so good now can't wait to see the rest of the progress as wel

  • @jaisoncarvalho86
    @jaisoncarvalho86 2 года назад +1

    Wow that cool.. my gosh,it´s was incredible!!!!!!!!

  • @djreimer9744
    @djreimer9744 2 года назад

    I enjoy your quality work. I truly hope you are teaching the next generation how to do things right?

  • @pb3033
    @pb3033 2 года назад

    Conservation is a part of beauty..and by the way, your hand saw (the blue one) is something else

  • @taylorschaut4336
    @taylorschaut4336 2 года назад

    Those “cripplers” are called blocks Jimmy. Fantastic job man.

  • @DILLIGAF65
    @DILLIGAF65 2 года назад

    I love these types of videos,actually watched from start to finish, can't wait for part 2.

  • @stuglover1526
    @stuglover1526 2 года назад

    This is a really special video Jimmy. Lovely to watch.

  • @1834RestorationHouse
    @1834RestorationHouse 2 года назад

    Excellent work Sir! I also need to replace the decking on my c.1999 Victorian house due to rot.

  • @bigskymaker
    @bigskymaker 2 года назад

    Nice job jimmy. Thing about remodels….. the more you peel away the more you find. Good choice replacing it. That won’t be going anywhere for awhile!!

  • @gentilejoshsaved1646
    @gentilejoshsaved1646 2 года назад

    That deck wood is so nice.