24x32 Garage Start to Finish, Walkthrough and Q&A | MY DIY

[@deliaguzman1138]

I watched THREE guys take 7 days in great weather to frame and sheath my 24x24 garage. You, sir, are an amazing worker.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks! I guess I can almost do the work of 3 guys-ish!

[@dh03]

Them boys gotta be paid hourly

[@jasonbrink4237]

That's probably because framing has been micro managed down to one guy only knows how to do one thing. That has controlled the wages for most trades and the money the employee should be making goes into the bosses pocket

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

​@@MyDIYBuildsMaybe but having another guy on the ladder while you're on a ladder. With a gopher to hand everything. Oh I see 4:30 every afternoon then. Nothing better to be home fed and showered by 6:00 pm get a early start on chasing the wife.

[@TJCarpentryServices]

Me and one employee frame and sheath a 24x24 in a 8 hour day. Those guys must of been super uncoordinated

[@nopriors]

You are not just the "labor". You are a craftsman Very inspiring.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you!

[@TimGrimes-q2q]

as a carpenter myself, building a garage like this is no big deal, not to take anything away from the guy, I mean things don't get any simpler in the building trades than this. its not even a hip roof, and that's a craftsman's touch, framing a hip roof that is

[@MyDIYBuilds]

@user-fl3ey6pe6k hip roofs aren’t very difficult as long as the building isn’t out of square.

[@TimGrimes-q2q]

@@MyDIYBuilds it takes a carpenter to cut a hip roof, any nail pounder can set trusses. I worked in one subdivision where the builders model house had a F/U hip roof and there's one a few streets over that was blown. Naturally thing should be plumb, square and level before you start framing a roof. I've cut some pretty tricky hips in my day and i did not learn how to out of a book either, I worked with some old timers and there's a lot more to it , we framed custom houses and most of them were really chopped up and unequal pitched roofs were pretty common. there's some tricks to stepping off hip jacks, especially if you don't want to be cutting every sheet of flat board. I'm not knocking your job, I did not even watch but a couple of sec of it, I'm just saying that any competent 2 carpenters could put that garage up in 10-12 hrs or they will not be eating very well. ok, I jumped to the end of your video and I was thinking a younger guy put this up. when I say 2 guys could do it in 10 hrs, I, was thinking of what me and my partner could do in 10 hrs when we were in our prime, he's pushing daisies and I'm not far from that, so good job, have a beer on me.

[@larryprice8081]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@agtronic]

Knucklehead number three from Quebec, Canada here. Was planning a garage build in 2020 but got laid off from Air Canada due to pandemic etc ... had the whole thing drawn out in Solidworks and had permit in hand, then materials went through the roof. I got real discouraged and it feels like life's been on pause since 2020. But seeing this has re-ignited the spark. Also, I'm realizing that it seems so easy when you watch someone else do it, but I'm sure there are lot of details you're not showing that are just second nature to you now. Thanks for sharing, I just watched the whole thing front start to finish with a few beers and it really felt like I was sitting in a lawn chair over there with you.

[@neutrodyne]

That is amazing for one man to do that entire job without any help. I'm impressed.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you very much!!!

[@theojilderts9729]

Impressed to just like Me a one man builder Blacksmith theo Harlingen holland Steel& Wood....

[@DaWord2011]

I have been planning a garage build for nearly 3 months. You do a hell of a job sir, love seeing the wins and boo-boos. Keeps it informative and entertaining.

[@andrewbove9112]

I build a lot of things alone, and it’s very challenging at times. Even thought of making a friend so maybe I could get help every once and awhile. But that is almost as much of a pain as just doing it myself.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Its a huge pain! When my buddy that worked with me for 15 years left, I went through about 3 different helpers…none of them were dependable. I got sick of trying to train people, so I decided to just do it myself.

[@scragmeat]

3 surprised no water barriers

[@NITSUD89]

I FEEL YOU!!

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

Well isn’t it a lot easier to obtain management decisions your way?

[@robertbates6057]

Yeah, it sucks when a PT 2" X 12" hits you in the head but oh the satisfaction.

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

Watching you take on that job by yourself is inspiring to say the least. After watching your video, I have the confidence now that with hard work, dedication, planning, and taking my time, I can absolutely hire someone else to do that so I don't have to!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

😂

[@dooder126]

🤣

[@matts.8342]

Lol, I thought you were going to say "build that dog house I've been meaning to for the last 5 years"

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

@@matts.8342 No way, then my wife would make me sleep in it for all the other projects I haven't gotten around to!

[@matts.8342]

​@@southstreetbarbecue7875I hear you brother!

[@edwinheredia4305]

Dude, you gotta give yourself some credit bro. You did this by yourself You didn't Even have no type of help. You are a Beast, bro. I watched this Video all the way to the end.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you for sticking around til the end!

[@thisisliving4261]

Salute to you!!! I'm a DIY person and now with all the jobs I've done for myself and others I realize I can build an entire house. Not by myself but I could eliminate the contractors fees and save tons of money. I'm looking to move and do some new work indeed.

[@theschwarts]

3 This was very helpful for me, I'm in the middle of a 24x30x10 garage build. Today is more rafters and this video gave me a little more confidence.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Here’s a 24x30x10 playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLhCJj4xH2v-e1u8BRGhqcsE_GkQ4DJ3AD

[@charlescox8999]

I think it’s a nice job. I’m a retired welder and I just now learning how to do carpentry work. It’s the same thing as iron. It’s just a little bit more difficult. I think you’re doing a wonderful job.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

And I’ve been getting into welding! It’s the same thing as wood, it’s just a little more difficult!

[@bobojames8978]

35 years of framing and I’m simply amazed at your incredible craftsmanship. Your skills are unparalleled. Until now I thought building a garage by myself was impossible. You have lifted the veil of uncertainty and propelled my career into a trajectory that will most assuredly make my family more successful. The way you stand walls is pure art. I don’t know where you came up with your genius level methods but I sir salute your efforts.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Well, I’ve literally built hundreds of garages over the years, and probably at least 30 garages and additions alone now…I’m finally starting to figure out how to do it efficiently 👍

[@clayjones553]

😳

[@davidwilken3584]

You should, if you haven’t already, check out Ken’s Carpentry. He builds his walls in his shop and trailers them to the job site. He very efficient and his walls fit every time.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Ken’s a showoff!😂

[@Workin_roadtrip]

Why don’t your rafters sit on top of your studs? You need to carry roof load to the footings…… not sure if I’d hire you….

[@smarthome2660]

Being fit helps, but what you are doing takes brain power too, and you sir have nailed that aspect. The first home I built by myself was 24' x 32' and I was able to special order 26' long 2" x 6" but not for ceiling rafters. My home was cathedral ceiling and the 2" x 6"'s were for roof rafters 16" on center laying on top of 3- 5 1/8" x 12 1/8" Gluelams - 24' long. I got most of my materials at now closed Wolahans Lumber. It took 4 1/2 months from 4th of July to November 20th in Higgins Lake MI 1990. It cost $26,000 for 4 bedroom, 1 bath, central HVAC & vinyl siding. It appraised for $78,000. I used a skill saw, a drill and hand tools. My greatest obstacle besides getting the 3 - 700lb beams up, was build 2 sheer walls 9 1/2' high on top of an 8' high wall to support the beams on the gable ends, using 5/8" 5 ply, by my self. Beam heights = 33", 5 1/2' & 9 1/2' above the top plate. Ridge is set back 8' from the front with a 5 1/2-12 pitch in front & 9 1/2-12 in the back (loft). Looking at the front, right 1/2 had a walk out bay window & left had a 12' x 8' screen porch and a 45 degree door in the corner opening up to a Kitchen/Livingroom and showcasing the loft staircase. From the foot of the stairs to the bay window was 22'. Designed on a Commodore 64, in a camper. I had a neighbor help me lift the 6 sheets of sheetrock 4' x 12' x 5/8"between the beams on the ceiling. I built a temp floor and used ladders, then added beaded stock and varnished beams and beaded, then removed temp floor. 32 years ago & I remember like it was yesterday.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

That’s one heck of a project you took on, that’s definitely something to be proud of! And I know where Higgins Lake is, I’ve been Jeeping near there!

[@coletrickle-km7cl]

It's really cool to see other people work the way I do...by myself. I'd love to have a garage like that in my backyard. I'd want to make it out of metal and steel tho so it'll never burn to the ground.

[@fflphotos4362]

3. Very nice job! I just finished a 10 X 12 shed in Estes Park, Colorado with 12/12 roof. Did all the work except for pouring concrete and little framing help to get the walls in place. My Dad told me NEVER to shingle but in spite of the roof steepness wasn't too bad. Looking at a garage with similar to your dimensions. Lost 10 pounds during summer on the shed project. With have to eat more for the garage. I am 78 years old and still cooking. Enjoyed your commentary. Pat

[@MyDIYBuilds]

That’s awesome! I hope I’m still cooking at 78!

[@wmason1961]

I am 62. Being 78 and building anything is probably a challenge. Keep it up. It'll keep you young. Now I just need the energy to take my own advice.

[@jackmiller9093]

3 Nice work. I also work alone and can appreciate your knowledge and skill. Few people understand the physical endurance needed to to be a one man band.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

It can definitely be grueling sometimes!

[@Stahodad]

I built a small one car garage last year, mostly on weekends.. so when it pours rain and I had siding to put up, I put it up in the rain..lol. it turned out pretty good. 😊

[@josephlove1709]

#3, I enjoyed your vidio. Have been in construction my entire life. At 73 it brought back a lot of memories. Job well done sir.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you!

[@bigbopete2667]

3...We all know that you are a Beast. This solo build deserves a standing ovation. 😎👍🤙☝️

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Much appreciated!

[@brianmatthews4149]

Very impressive and with that weather I give you 2 thumbs up.

[@namtech425]

Guys, much respect to this man. The fitness required to do this is crazy, trust me. If you arnt fit, this will make you fit. Good job man.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

A little bit of fitness, and a lot of stupidity helps😂

[@fernandosanchez-qx3ys]

dude I came across your video and saw you built this Garage by yourself... you did a very nice job thumbs up! always nice to see videos that show Carpenters who know what they are doing.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks you! I’ve been building by myself for about 4 years now.

[@bobwood3665]

I'm here and not bad I'm a carpenter and work alone also because I don't work with other dumbys very good 3

[@ChaudharykGill]

Great work! Unbelieve able, middle of the winter, during the snow, only one person without any help built 24x32 garage , real real hard working builder.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you!

[@robpartusch]

I love watching you do these builds. Very inspirational, creatively. I used to work for my cousin's construction business years ago and i liked it when he sent me out to do something by myself. Nothing on this scale, of course. It felt somewhat therapeutic working alone.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

I had a crew for years, but I enjoy working alone way more!

[@killface1]

It's awesome working for yourself by yourself. The only downside, in my experience, is I started talking to myself so much that anyone within earshot thought I was a nutcase. Though the jury is still on that one, I started taking my dog Rufus to work with me everyday. I no longer talk to myself. And now I can have whole conversations with an 80lb Rottweiler and nobody bats an eye. Lol. That's a good boy, Rufus!

[@donsmith6045]

3- i built my own the same size but put my roll up door on the eve side. Took me a couple months. You did good!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks! And I dare say you did good as well!👍

[@MichaelSpidle]

I did landscaping over summers during college and built gazebos, stone walls, fish ponds, etc... But it has been years since... I would love to build my mom a single car garage. Thank you for inspiring and sharing some of your process and knowledge. I am looking up the terms and concepts you use throughout the video. If you don't have a tutorial vid, it would be cool if you made one. By the way, throughout the video I noticed that you may be very hard and talk down to yourself... I hope you find a way to treat yourself with kindness. You are awesome.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

It’s self deprecating humor, it’s just meant to be entertaining!

[@CoachTerrenceDavis]

​@@MyDIYBuildsNah my guy, you're pretty hard on yourself throughout the video. Also what's the ballpark cost? I've never built anything other than cars. Great work on the build!

[@flatroc1]

#3. I built a similar garage about 22 years ago now, only with prefabbed trusses. Funny thing was I got it covered in OSB and put a quick coat of paint on it, until I could side it in Spring. Well, 5 years later it still didn't have siding on it yet. I sold the place and 17 years later that garage is still up, with out siding and not even another coat of paint ! OSB is crazy stuff. BTW, great job and thanks for the vid. 👍

[@josephgramling2607]

Took 2 guys over 100 days to build my small 8x14ish porch this summer (supposed to take 10 work days). Wish there were more guys like you around.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

100 days sounds ridiculous!

[@josephgramling2607]

@david-ow3nv They would work 2 or 3 hours, then leave. Not show up for a week at a time, always had some reason for not being there or needing to leave at lunch. Just hard to find people that do what they promise.

[@mikewatson4644]

#3 Nice build. I built a 36 x 32 x 10 garage while working a full time job. Only help I had was with the concrete and setting the trusses in place. My wife helped hold some things while I nailed. She and my son-in-law handed me insulation and steel sheeting for the roof. I put in every nail and screw in the entire building. LP Smart Side for walls, steel for roof. Plans and materials from Menard's. I sure spent a lot more time doing it than you did on this project. Lot of satisfaction to look at it finished. Have watched several of you builds. Keep up the good work

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you! And congrats on your build, it’s always so satisfying when you’re done building something!👍

[@matttalley641]

3. This video is awesome! I've watched too many vids with the perfect elements and perfect materials involved but this video embodies the idea you can still get the same job done with the odds and oddball situations you can realistically run into. As a visual learner I appreciate you documenting everything you've done here brother, thank you!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vinceromano8245]

Would not have believed that one person was able to frame that garage. Thanks for posting the video. Awesome!!!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Me neither😂

[@518ADK]

I watched a guy in my neighborhood do this himself last year over the span of a few months. I enjoyed watching his progress every so often when I drove by but seeing this step by step from start to finish in a more detailed video is awesome. You sir are a beast. I would love to do something like this myself at some point. Just subscribed!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you! Welcome aboard!!!

[@edwardjanowiak]

3

[@mattnichols9463]

3 Thanks for posting this. Building in the snow is not for the faint of heart. Appreciate your videos

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Yeah, the cold and snow isn’t fun…thanks for watching!

[@rolloraul7283]

you dont know how inspiring this is to see you tackle this, especially on your own!!! YOU are the kingstud!!

[@MakeMeSaucy]

I watch pretty much all your builds, huge respect to you always going at it! 3 3 3 I’m 23 and broke my neck doing masonry last year, just getting back into things. Been planning a solo build 24x30x10 for a while when since I’ve been out hahah. Finally pulling the trigger. You’ve been a huge help and inspiration my man!! Keep up the hard work and great videos 🙌

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Glad you’re on the mend! Good luck with your build!

[@MakeMeSaucy]

@@MyDIYBuilds Yessir gotta just keep on movin! Looking forward to the next video, hopefully I’ll make some decent progress by then hahah

[@MyDIYBuilds]

You may make a lot of progress by then, because I don’t know if I have any material for another video yet!

[@MakeMeSaucy]

@@MyDIYBuilds Feel that man, maybe I’ll just pour the slab and burn out and have you come over to CT for some content 😂

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Road trip!🚗

[@scottclare6415]

3. Keep up the good work Brother. Nicely done in crummy weather. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks!

[@mattmorford7489]

Im sorry if anyone rips you. Your a one man band doing a hell of job. I remember my Dad and uncles doing this. Between building houses, roofing. God bless you

[@railguy6639]

Your back wall may have bowed out when you set the diagonal brace on the ridge. Look back on you video if you care. Nice thing about wood is you can usually straighten things out like you did if it isn't too bad. This video brings back fond memories of when I used to be able to do this stuff. Much nicer sitting in my chair and watching someone else do the work! 😁

[@MyDIYBuilds]

I hope to be sitting in a chair someday!🤞

[@jonbrownsquad]

3. Really enjoy the explanations. Just watching you work I’m picking up on little tips to help my future project. Keep it up!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Awesome, thank you!

[@vizguru]

The collar ties are required to resits the horizontal thrust the rafters exert on the walls, tending to push them outward. The ridge board acts more like a nailer surface than an actual ridge beam. To be able to do without collar ties, you would have to design the ridge board as a beam, which would probably require a 4 x 12 or much bigger ridge beam. Here in California, where I write this from, holddowns or metal shearwall panels are generally required where the garage door openings go. Kudos for doing so much work all by yourself, and safely. I have not seen you bleed, yet, something that happens to me much more frequently than it should. Thank you for showing us a good example of how to do it.

[@AlwayzOneHunnit]

3 Wow, you are amazing to have done it all by yourself, great job. I am sooo inspired lol. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@TrackstarPre]

3. I enjoy watching these videos! Just built a 10x12 shed and hopefully will build myself a workshop soon. Thanks for the educational videos!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thank you for watching! Good luck with your workshop build!

[@walterdavis3638]

3 - I admire you tenacity. You a better man than I, working in that kind if weather. I would have watched the wrap, had you included it. Thanks

[@zackwildinc]

#3 lol I find it a little comical when people have issues with different codes. there are so many different climates an each require their own set of rules. here we are on a fault line and have heavy snow loads. 25% of the building requires extra nailing as well as h clips and strong ties. keep up the great work! I like your solutions to working by yourself

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks! Yeah, places like California has way different building requirements then the Midwest does!

[@bruce2104]

Any body who hasent framed in january has no place saying anything anyway.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Haha! Agreed!

[@MrSrtman18]

Nobody has any business saying shit. I think it looks great. I learned some tricks and tips along the way. Thanks!

[@bobojames8978]

I’ve been framing through the winter for 35 years. What surprises me is when a homeowner builds his own garage it’s some amazing accomplishment 😂😂😂

[@matthewthompson7012]

A cold and wet January at that. No thanks.

[@bmwsnow641]

I wouldn’t recommend framing in January in Canada but where you are it’s perfect!

[@alexvanderpuyl4622]

This guy is a badass now looking at a number of his videos I’m pretty confident I can do a garage build by myself.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Just take your time and plan ahead!

[@atlantarenovationservice7738]

One of the best video I've watched since doing construction by myself.

[@turbodog99]

Have built several similar to this. 1) trusses are your friends 2) scaffolding on wheels is a VERY good friend.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Trusses cost more and limit storage space, and scaffold is difficult to move around with all the cross bracing in the garage.

[@simonpetermurrell]

Whenever you speed up your videos, it sounds like an F1 race track if you listen carefully. Keep up the great content! You make things look so simple and you break everything down properly!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

It’s that dang compressor! Video this Saturday has some music instead of F1 lol

[@RoyRobles-c7c]

You are a true Carpenter !!!! A one man show.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks!

[@dustindircks6647]

You did a fantastic job. I’m a roofer that sees lots of hack framers. Your work is great! You did exactly what you were hired to do and did a quality job.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks!

[@heshreds4049]

I'm one of the 3 knuckle heads that stuck it out till the end. Pretty inspiring stuff. Didn't know it was logistically possible to frame something like this out by yourself. Pretty cool.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

I didn’t know either until I started doing them LOL

[@rif03k]

Remarkable you did the whole thing by yourself. I'm in Awe!

[@Thomas_2615]

All the construction wood these days looks so spongy, not dense at all. Great job!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

And you’d be right!

[@NITSUD89]

For one guy, a week battling the elements,... I would say you did a fantastic job! Framing is the one career in physical labor i have not yet tried, but seeing this economy, i may be building my own structures. Great job!!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks!

[@jonnybritnorth7966]

3 dude in totally impressed with the math and the job

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks!

[@wmcintyre1166]

3. Knucklehead here and yes you got it done although mother nature fought you on it. Cant believe you that tall. Lol. Should have paid your helper. Great job, another happy customer.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

I might actually be a little taller than that LOL

[@jf02367]

3..Good work. I like your single-handed techniques. I am an amateur working solo I try to plan things out to avoid wasted steps/time. Any comments you provide are helpful to us. Thanks for the video.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Awesome! Thank you for the input!

[@BuddyWilkinson]

Great video. The garage you constructed is exactly what I need. Im sure all three of us agree..😅

[@robink.9459]

Spax is the most sold and a renowned Brand for all types of screws here in Germany. Good work btw, I love how that garage turned out!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Yeah, I see that they sell them at all the big box stores around here now.

[@williampuntasecca6919]

Regarding the bow in the back wall.. a few thoughts come to mind.. first if there was generally steady and gusty wind hitting that wall, it could have racked it.. nextly, when you tightened the anchor bolts it could have piled it/or the edge of the concrete could have been out just 1/32”. Over 3.5” nominally, projected over 8’ could explain a lot.. additionally the Ian does contain moisture, and does absorb moisture especially from an unfinished edge, there is expansion/contraction and swelling which would result in an outward bowing, you can read the product spec sheets from the manufacturers testing, it will tell you the expansion and contraction rates, as well as the absorption rate and resulting swelling calculations

[@emjoneshouseDIY]

this dude is a straight machine. i salute you sir

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Haha, thanks! This machine is getting old and broken though!

[@sparky5543]

Well. I doubt I am the 3rd any more, but this SO reminded me of when I built my house some 30 years ago :) It was my first building, and I learned a lot of how to do things better when I added a 2-story addition 15 years later.. The original was 24x24, but, i'm a single dude :) I have more than enough room now :) You did a fantastic job with the filming, and being so cold!! The entire video was enjoyable to watch from beginning to end (from my warm chair, here in Texas) :) I remember being able to pick up a full sheet of plywood and carrying it up the ladder for the roofing, and standing up the walls by myself HAHAHAHA Still living there to this day, and plan on being here until the end :)

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Very cool! I’d like to build myself a retirement cabin somewhere in the mountains someday. But I’m always building things for other people dangit LOL

[@arthurmccutcheon2801]

3. You should see some of buildings in rural Central America. No kiln dry lumber. Treated lumber has come to us in last decade in small/expensive amounts. Your garage looks fine sir.

[@feonjun]

You and other KZbinr showing the process are inspirations.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Glad you found it helpful! I’m just a guy with a hammer

[@Dylan2manyprojectshill]

#3 lol! not gonna lie, I’ve never built anything more than a chicken coop and have been toying with the idea of eventually building my own garage (with help of course) for you to do this by yourself in the middle of winter in the snow and in only 15 total days and 10 actual days of work…man I’m so impressed! Great video any hater comments are absolutely jealous of you! Thanks for posting it!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

The haters are gonna hate!😂Thanks for watching!

[@Monox1de7]

Videos like this remind me part of why i love living in Florida,... Good weather, Shitty cost of living.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Cheap cost of living here, and we can actually go outside in the summer!

[@Monox1de7]

@MyDIYAdventures hey we can go outside in the summer, just risk stroking out 🤣

[@kidkane229]

"3" Inspiring to say the least. Awesome job.. especially in that weather.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks a ton!

[@dalechatten9690]

There's no reason to beat yourself up over the timing, have had a crew of 3 and did not do as much as you. Build a lot of homes and garages for customers with only one helper. It's always tuff to work in the winter, cold and the extra layers to stay warm make it harder also. Good job and go warm up.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

90% of my builds were with only one other guy, we were lucky to have a third occasionally …but building alone makes for good KZbin material LOL

[@mikiejr111]

He is just putting the walls up and i can see my classic muscle in there already,love big garages,my ex had the entire house,i had the garage with locks

[@mikiejr111]

So when do you think I can get my classics in there,lmk🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@MyDIYBuilds]

You’ll have to ask the garage owner!

[@7mo2ash]

3. It's nine months too late. But awesome job. That was a joy to watch.

[@arthurjohnlouis1299]

3333 watched all the videos planning on doing me a garage I’m surprised you still have fingers. I can’t do anything in the winter and in Louisiana we don’t get that much snow. Kudos to you. Great job 🫡💯

[@MyDIYBuilds]

I try not to work too much in the winter

[@dadmezz4024]

Three!!! Enjoy your hard work. Looking to build 22x30 garage and your vidios are helping my brain deal with attempting the project of old one down and new one up. Thank you!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

You’ve got this!👍

[@mariominayag]

I dont know why is it that this brings me such peace. I wanna do one too. You amazing man :D

[@philcarpenter809]

3. . Yeah I sat thru all of this. Thinking of doing a DIY of some sort in the next year or so. Thanks

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks for watching the whole thing!

[@davidwalesby2426]

day 5 by yourself your doing fantastic pal

[@josepherwin5122]

3. Most of my builds are done alone. I used to work really well with my father, he and I knew each other backward and forward and rarely spoke on jobs, but never interfered with or overlapped one another. He passed in ‘19, so I just go it solo these days.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

My buddy worked with me for 15 years, we worked that well together also. Sorry to hear about your dad.

[@schanbeck30]

3! You do good work. Really like watching and learning how other people work

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tombrownrigg8794]

Dude, nice work. By yourself in January. By yourself in July sucks too. Good work

[@MyDIYBuilds]

July often sucks worse than January 🥵

[@HalfAssHomestead]

3....lol. I was interested watching 1 person do all the needed work. I plan to move to AR soon, and the garage will be my first build so I can secure my tools, and have a place to sleep while building out my house.

[@godfamilycountry4211]

3!! Great build, appreciate you sharing. Reminds me of framing in an Ohio winter. Plum, level, square & a string won't lie. Thx

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Yup, Ohio winter!

[@rcclark8818]

I stumbled across your video and enjoyed watching it. Any suggestion I would make now are obsolete. That said when I build trusses I make a template on the concrete floor . Then cut all the roof truss parts and assemble with screws, liquid nails and OSB gussets. All trusses are placed on 2 foot centers that makes for a really nice roof. Lastly if you have another laborer, I would fasten the OSB to the walls while on the ground and then stand them. Nice work! 3

[@marksummers7725]

Your Video popped up, I watched because it is interesting, enjoyable, and you are a Very Good Carpenter.. Thanks for keeping us entertained, doing a Great Job..

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@champstewart1211]

this is amazing i cant believe one person can do all of this work especially in the time it took you great job i hope to have a garage like this soon im clearing the land now

[@Biker118347]

Strong Tie makes an anchor bolt that meets code and can be just screwed into a predrilled hole. Much stronger than wedge bolts and will not blow out concrete if too close to the edge. Also can be removed and replaced once. Tests have proved it stronger than the poured in J-bolts. Some contractors use them instead of poured in, because they are always in the right place and you are not cutting bolts that are under studs or maybe mis aligned with bottom plate. More expensive but seems to even out with labor savings.

[@JamesSchmidt-by3wu]

Liked your use of a tenp block to hold end of fly rafter, replaced the helper with a block & screws.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

They’re cheaper, they don’t talk back, and they always show up on time!😂

[@JamesSchmidt-by3wu]

@@MyDIYBuilds yep

[@drshepherd1969]

#3. That's impressive in that weather! No way I would do that build in that weather,but then again I live in the South! Just found your channel, liking it alot and giving me alot of ideas!

[@jinijim1330]

Now imagine 3 of you 🤔 The stuff you cluld build 👍🏼 Wonderful job

[@MyDIYBuilds]

There used to be 3 of us

[@MBTUE]

3. Good video no BS right to the point. It's hard working by yourself I've done it for about 10 years now. Don't like babysitting anymore now that I'm older.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Same here…sick of the babysitting! Thanks for watching👍

[@williamfleenor7687]

#3😂 I think you did an awesome job by yourself and in January Very impressive

[@marcouellette9108]

Nicely done! Thanks for taking me along! Ohh and i could be considered one of the three. Stuck around till the end!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks for hanging in there til the end!

[@peterputnam3804]

I have always just strung a wall with a string and some offset blocks to use as a guide to straighten the walls once the corners are plumb.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

I’ve done that method before also

[@royharness4767]

You done a great job doing it alone.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks!

[@Slickshapiro13]

Sill gasket isn’t just for draft… it prevents the moisture from the concrete wicking up through the treated bottom plate

[@ThreeHeadedThreep]

We used to use our framing squares to scrape the snow and ice from the rafters. #3

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Been there done that!

[@johnprudhomme2364]

Great job for one person you didn't look like a youngster so great job

[@MyDIYBuilds]

I’m pushing 50!😬

[@TwilightxKnight13]

#3...down and dirty framing. Nice job!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks

[@robertlueck2020]

#3, well done build! And all by yourself, amazing.

[@backlineguy]

3...I'm impressed. Maybe someday I'll need to build one...weather sucks, but good job.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Thanks

[@terryschablow8334]

I personally think you did an excellent job. Keep up the good work.

[@paulgewiss9238]

From an old stick framer. I'm not a big fan of those ceiling joists without a beam underneath. Personally I would have bought trusses. Also in the future try using a string line to straighten the walls. This is done by nailing a 2 x 4 block in each corner and attaching the string to it. Then another block can be used as a gauge and you want to the line just kissing the block. Braces should be every 8' and you should brace and string all four walls at the same time . Ideally on this project you really should have had another set of hands. Yes I'm well aware of what happens when push comes to shove and you need to work by yourself. Also by stringing and bracing the gable end walls you can ensure that end of the ridge is plumb with that gable end wall that you just straightened out.