#318

[@ilovefood201]

I love the way you speak of your wife. I think that the future you so look forward to is very much attainable, and you are very close to enjoying it. Much love to you and yours

[@thatdutchguy2882]

We in the Netherlands use wooden poles rammed next to one another into the embankments and in between we attache mats made of branches. This over time helps to prevent erosion of embankments from meandering rivers, and shrubbery and grass gets a hold to further secure the embankments by their root systems. We've been doing this well before the Romans came sniffing our lands and got their assess handed to them by us, and we are still using these or similar techniques today. Seeing it has done us well,...for over more than 3 millenia's, you might want to try the technique on your precarious looking embankments on your land.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

We tout all this miraculous work as we watch these people come in and basically clear cut the land, then act as if that's somehow good for the land. Permaculture? Doesn't even know to chip the wood, just burned it all.

[@dantravis9571]

After your beautiful home is finished, I'm looking forward to seeing you build your shop building!

[@bluebird5100]

Slow down there buddy. Let's just get moved in for a few months before we start something new.

[@gospelgal78]

Mrs. Cedar is proud of her husband and babies regardless, I promise. If anything, when she's sittin' outside looking on her home and family, she will feel overwhelmed and blessed. Us wives and moms are proud just seein' smiling faces and joy. Can't wait to see y'all relaxing and enjoying it!

[@maggiesue4825]

What a wonderful testimony about your wife. Looking forward to that great moving-in day!!

[@toddhaver1143]

Don't forget to get 1/4 plywood for kitchen. 3/8 drywall over it. It will make your life easier when it comes to cabnit installation.

[@kathyyoung1774]

Good for Grandma! My kind of woman.

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

It’s nice to see it coming together for your family. I built a work shop years ago and got a great deal of satisfaction out of it too. I can just imagine the joy you’ll get in finishing up this chore. Your narrative behind the sped up video makes them more interesting too. We viewers get to multitask in watching tedious projects come together while listening to your family stories. Keep them coming.

[@black_dog_barks]

One man with skill can accomplish a lot. Your house is looking like a home.Your freezer will always be filled with all the Elk around.

[@SHODGES69]

I’m excited for you guys. It’s crazy to see the progress you’ve made. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you.

[@vansage2691]

Thin the drywall compound with 8oz of water. Use a hand masher or a 1/2 drill and paddle to mix it; your wrists will appreciate the smooth consistency and ease of use. Make sure you change from the dark green lid of mud to the light green, blue, or purple lid of mud for the 2nd and 3rd coats. The dark green mud has more adhesive in it and is not fun to sand smooth.

[@keithstrickroth6348]

Ive been watching some of your videos and as a dissabled guy of 58 i can say im with you on the diy side of creating a project to be proud of im so happy myself when i finish one with no help and it works and looks good--keep it up!!

[@country_kitty]

Wow! Looks good. It's amazing how different it looks like with drywall. When the kids are out of school they can help you paint. Can't wait to see your family living there. Can tell how much you love your wife by the way you speak of her.

[@r.blakehole932]

"Caused the caveman in me to grunt." Definite quote of the day!!!!!!!

[@johnholtii8252]

Yeah....that cracked me up too....

[@robinr.770]

Most assuredly people around the world are shouting for joy. The end of this project is drawing near! Way to go, Heath! The family will be so pleased and happy on move in day! And then, I suppose it will be on to the new projects. Best wishes.

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

I am so proud of you. well done for pushing through the timeless dry wall. it's looking fantastic. I'm really happy for you and all your family. I can't wait to see the paint on the walls. but I especially can't wait to see your family moving in and the kids running to their rooms. wow how exciting. God bless you.

[@darlynearmstrong1599]

Wow I'm just loving your series the house is coming along just beautiful I can't wait to see what it looks like when your finish tell your wife and family I said hello and I said my very best I'll keep an eye out for the next video you do Grand work thank you for taking me along on you Johnny

[@niceguy2171]

The moment coming for you..when you get the drywall up in a new structure you built yourself, and you sit on a floor in one of the rooms..is the magical time for me, when you can no longer see from corner to corner, and the structure takes shape from the plans you've laid. It is even a bit more eerie than when you finish drying in a place for the first time, from a frame to a building, then the drywall makes it a place where you can see the dreams coming to fruition..soon to be filled with life and living. Hope you took that moment, and there will always be more to do, a list that never ends, but see it as the challenge it is..a journey if you will, and not work that can get you down.

[@brendaunland4407]

You are an amazing fellow. Any woman would love to have a husband as dedicated to his family as you. Praying God’s blessings on you and your family in your new home. Beautiful workmanship sir.

[@skippringle9803]

Spring...the renewal of life. My favorite time of the year.

[@tculture3670]

Your doing a Great Job!, your wife must be proud including your children, not many people can do what your doing. It's an amazing accomplishment, Good on you!!!

[@ronaldgaska4480]

Spring is here. Water! Water! Water! Insulation in and now your Sheet rocking a long. Looking more like home sweet home each day. Would love to see a pond on the property. Beautiful and unique property on the hillside and its all yours! Continued blessings to you and your amazing family. Awesome!

[@DESPRECIO21]

I really like the way you make your videos. It’s not just the work but the story time is just as good. I’m exited to see when you are all moved in with your family!

[@micahwatson9017]

Heath, mix and thin your mud. It'll be way easier to work with! Also, use a topping mud for your final coats as it will sand easier than that all purpose.

[@hunterofstoneorbone]

Micah Watson exactly what I was going to say. You don’t want to be sanding that all purpose.

[@amandasimpson8467]

Looking very good you are doing well the your wife and children are going to be Proud of you and what you are doing for them in this new house in the country

[@susansharphaynes555]

I wish I could fast forward cleaning cooking lawn work gardening and laundry!! You are doing an amazing job and I like hearing your stories you have a soothing voice!

[@marygordon3032]

Thank God for people like you and what you do for your family! 👍👍👍😎

[@joshmcdaniel9519]

That's a lot of water from the winter run off/spring melt love the mountains as I live in the mountains nothing new but always cool to see.

[@susanhogan8649]

I enjoy watching you build. What sweet things to say about your wife and children. We are building in a remote mountain area and dry wall is next! But I want to say that it takes a very special woman to live this way. And we are very few! Perhaps we should start a group! Well wishes from Fort Lewis Mountain (top) VA!

[@ROSEMARY1925]

Thank you for another wonderful post I see how hard you work and diligently meticulously meticulously making your house beautiful as a mother I would be absolutely very proud of you if I were your mother very happy that soon one day you will all be in that beautiful home, many blessings to you and yours.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🔨🔨🔨🕊🕊🕊

[@bluebird5100]

Taping ceilings and corners and where corners meet corners is gonna be so fun...

[@maryq4546]

The house is going to be so beautiful! You are doing a fabulous job! The pride you must feel! Just awesome!!!

[@donsheerman4239]

Good morning Red Poppy Ranch, I've been watching for a few months now. You are doing a wonderful job. Any one would be proud to live there. I had my husband look as he served it the Air Force in Mountain Home for Six years . He really liked what he saw, and ask me where you where located and I didn't know . So if you don't mind to tell us the name of town you are near , it would help him know what part of the state you are living in. Don is now 79 years young and reliving on old memories. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Blessings to you and yours. Don and Carol.

[@markwallace3181]

Nice place, retire in a year or so and am looking forward to a possible move to Idaho. Have visited several times as my wife ran two trade schools around Boise and Nampa. Fell in love with the area and the people. There is actual friendship and niceness there that has been missing from my life for 20 years. Can’t wait, don’t think I am going to go full personal build like your doing, but at least want to remodel myself whatever we get. Large shop for all the projects.

[@Vegland]

Getting so cloooooose! Awesome to see this come together. Cant wait for paint!

[@cdawg9149]

After 2 houses I built doing the drywall myself, I finally paid to have a drywall contractor do it. I do not miss drywalling one bit. Unless it is a small house. HAHAHA.

[@jessefields2225]

I grew up helping my dad do drywall it gets easier once you learn all the little tricks so I don't mind it

[@terijohnson3110]

Heath you are doing such a good job and moving right along with the drywall! It's a big job and will require a lot of patience on your part. But this is such a transformational time in the home building process and I hope for you it will be a great motivator. Just remember the end goal. We're all here cheering you on! Prayers🙏

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

Yes please inform the kids and keep a lookout for mountain lions, bears, wolves, coyote's and all other predators. Most will keep their distance but it only takes one time to make a life-changing experience!

[@davidj4662]

Make sure to slow down and enjoy raising your kids as that time of your life is not all that long and doing it right will ensure you get to enjoy your time with some grandkids later on.

[@HewettHomestead]

Wow! beautiful elk...Hope yall dry out soon. Great progress with the dry wall.. you'll be done in no time!

[@michaelthangaru3355]

Natural habitat is priceless! take good care of nature and it will take care of you red Poppy ranch

[@jkshearer13]

The place is looking really great. You do some fantastic work man!

[@dragonflygrandma]

Enjoyed another story. It is looking great!

[@randys6698]

Buy a vacuum sanding pad they're only about $20 at Home Depot and you'll be absolutely amazed difference they make. After a friend came over and helped me sand with his I'll never go back to not using one. Drywall sanding with no dust is incredible

[@maryelizabeth8839]

I'm excited too... what a man. Lucky family.

[@charlibrown2012]

I so enjoy watching your videos you are a very hard worker and a very dedicated husband

[@clintvaughn5921]

Another good video making great progress. I’m pretty sick of vapor barrier comments. I get the comments but the whole house is wrapped. If u think about heat and your able to dehumidify and monitor inside with a lil thing called a dehumidifier. It’s all good. Modern day construction is overkill. What do think they did a hundred years ago? Homes breath n flow. It’s not hard to keep it under control. I’m in utter amazement that this guy built a house from from the literal ground up every freaking board n nail n screw all on his own. This thing will last for generations. How it should be. Great job! can’t wait to see how freakin amazing it will be In two years with family n animals n gardens full of life. We need more of this in the world. It’s my dream. Keep it up man. Absolutely awesome.

[@Downeastwaves]

Wow! That sheetrock sure adds to the finishing touches on getting you house really ready to occupy and to call HOME!

[@woreoutmom]

I can't wait to see your dream home finished. Just me watching you build and love when you share your younger days.

[@TheUserid82]

Will be fun to see the tank shed once that area is accessible again. Drywall even without the finish work really changes the look of the place.

[@stickit2theman1]

It looks so much more like a home, now!

[@Magnolia-Urban-Farm]

Beautiful Country...the house looks great!!!

[@almosthomesteading9734]

Amazing progress and skill. Thanks for sharing your journey !

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

Fantastic job on the drywall! Everything coming together and before you know it front porch rocking.

[@little_orange_az]

Beautiful day, and the inside of your house looks bigger with the Sheetrock!

[@kimberly1567]

Oh man, For sure I wont be the only one requesting on their next live stream to see the skills of Cedar bugling like a bull elk

[@denisricher1349]

Great Job.... Great attitude and Energy... Looking Great !

[@kpavery1]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@N8TheSnake]

Looking good Heath. Take care of yourself and Godspeed with finishing the house sir!

[@mandbhomestead]

That is looking great. Your very right, soon you will be there full time with your family loving it. Congrats! Keep up the awesome work and thanks for sharing

[@mountainson8688]

Next time you are at the building center, pick you up a small hand-sized shur-form....Looks like a cross between a block plane and a cheese grater.... Beats the heck out of how you are trimming those hand-cut edges.... Looking good :)

[@mariedriskell8752]

You are the MAN! YOU are doing a great job. Your family will love that you love them so much!.💚❤💙

[@joanklaczek4009]

If you put a transom window over the master bedroom doorway, it would let more natural light into your hallway, keeping your power usage low. It got significantly darker when you put up that one piece of drywall over top the doorway.

[@deanbarr5740]

Looking great.

[@carollove8752]

Watching this while hubby snores loudly beside me. 🙄😆😆 can’t wait for the epic summer views from the mountain!

[@taylorshortt7232]

its looking beautiful

[@deon865]

Great video sir . Always enjoy them . Love the use of drywall as. i learn seeing you try have as less seems to mud as possible. Ie door ways when hung it . Love your story.

[@tylerhorton8537]

Wow amazing progress.

[@honestluke6195]

Love the vids. Just a thought, hang the top drywall first, then butt the next piece to the bottom of the first piece, then measure and cut the bottom. Having two joints in the middle will look odd if not sealed and sanded to perfection. Just a thought.

[@N8TheSnake]

Nobody wants to get down their hands and knees to mud the joints though.

[@terryq9966]

@@N8TheSnake couple of "problems" with the way Heath is attacking the situation. First is that you now have two seams in the middle of the wall and at least one, if not both, are going to have a tapered edge meeting a butt edge. This joint takes much longer to get a good finish. A typical butt joint has to get feathered out about a foot on each side and based on that that, those two joints are gonna turn into one giant 3-4 foot joint - lots of work and finesse involved here. The second issue is at the baseboard. With a tapered edge on the floor, he's either going to have to fill in the taper with mud or use a shim of some sort or your baseboard moulding will not be sitting correctly on floor...they will be "tilted" in at the bottom. Drywall installers always start walls at ceiling and work to floor as that eyes always look up first and tend to not see defects (if any) the lower on the wall you look. I'm not even going to get into the choice of muds he's using, that's a whole other can of worms. Can be done strictly using all-purpose, but takes so much longer. Great looking house 👍 though!!

[@mikefedele4521]

Eye on the prize. It all looks fantastic. Your visions of the future are awesome... If that isn't drive I don't know what is.

[@sovereigns1grace]

So close to done! I just can't get enough of the progress. It's amazing.

[@hopeharris4064]

i totally admire you for what you are doing you should be so proud of yourself

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

looks good. Not sure if you know about it, but if you keep the tape compound (mud) stirred up it has a much nicer consistency to work with. Couldn't see if you did stir it up. A 5 gal paint stirrer on a drill works well. Thanks for sharing.

[@j0505galvez]

Can't wait till you get started on the pond

[@RevDeaconMichael]

Looking great Heath! Love the stories and insight in the commentary always. 🙏🏻

[@ssfoste]

After such a hard winter you progress is awsome, thanks for the story, you tell a good story. Maybe someday you bag a bear from the deck. lol

[@mrs.kittylarou4970]

Im so happy for you. When you finish then you can sit back, admire your hard work and be proud of yourself of a Great Job you have done all by yourself.

[@davidfinn3771]

Starting to look like a home, keep her lit

[@carnagie85]

Wow, your progress and quality of work is amazing. Many thanks for the videos.

[@briandavis2957]

You have to invest in a drywall tape holder for your belt. You use that 6in mud knife to cut the tape up against the wall at the end of the seam your taping in. That taping will go so much faster.

[@petercaseybrick]

im proud of you mate and i dont even know you,just your vids and how far you have come,even with your illness you are a champion mate.

[@playandsplash1329]

Just a fyi it's always good practice to have your drywall up off the floor especially off the concrete

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Good point. He won't.

[@playandsplash1329]

John Doe it looks like he was if you watch carefully

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

@@playandsplash1329 well he's upstairs now and I haven't seen it in that install. Probably would still help once the condensation starts raining down.

[@marcryvon]

@@playandsplash1329 Sadly, he did'nt.

[@pldyer69muzic]

1/4 inch Per Ft. Stuff Goes Down Hill. Your Awesome Brother.

[@angelabryant6141]

Looking so good!

[@matignama4093]

Your hard work will be paid, I learned a lot watching your videos

[@kpdvw]

soo funny; love the "Caveman" part..!

[@danhab1239]

Another great video. Love your work ethic. Keep on pushing on

[@srqlisa7881]

Great job on the drywall. I'm so excited the home is looking so good. : ) peace

[@Benelli-ex7oq]

Looks great 👍

[@annamaybeekman5152]

Your home is looking so beautiful

[@MichaelEugeneShaner]

Enjoyed this video, especially the sound track(s) you selected!

[@kaseymccleary946]

There is nothing wrong wth the way you hung your drywall, and it will turn out great. For future reference if you would have put the piece on the bottom instead of the middle it would do 2 things for you, first it would make it easier to hide the joint, since you would only have beveled edges to finish, no square edges. Since the cut square edge would be at the bottom of the wall. Also when you install trim, with the bevel at the bottom you will have to shim or space the bottom of the trim out now, since it will be tilted back the amount of the bevel. Which is no big deal but could have maybe been avoided. I think you have lower ceilings downstairs so all of this might be moot at this point. Just for future reference.

[@patricwagner7147]

Not sure of ceiling height, but 54" drywall would save a lot of time and mud . If 9' ceiling. Is quite a feat to hang by yourself. Good job.

[@beachlife1411]

I have elk in hammond oregon can't hunt them , they are in my yard all the time , nice work

[@madgrapho]

G’day mate. That plasterboard is coming along nice. Great work.

[@asconstruction4146]

Mix your mud remember you can always add more but be light like butter it sucks sanding

[@Kzoowallace]

Light? Butter? How does one lightly butter? You gotta have like 2 inches of butter on your toast!

[@brookiebakerie]

@@Kzoowallace Haha.

[@waynecompton7612]

Good morning Heath, thank you for the video 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@salsolo2403]

Great progress pal, well done 👍😊

[@brendasas8440]

💑trust me your family loves you and are probably more proud of you then you could ever realize 👍blessings to you and your family💖

[@cassityart7001]

Lovely. ❤️🌱

[@williscooper7750]

Although you are probably past this point, you will hate having those 2 seams so close to gether when you mud and tape the walls. You should always stack a full sheet at top first then stack another full sheet below it then add your ripped piece on the bottom leaving a 1/2 inch gap from the floor.

[@Dream4Design]

Just fantastic nice, that you are not using vapor barrier at all. There should be thousands comments, like mine. Did you know that in two years your house will be totally dead?! We all are doing mistakes, thousands, but this one, missing vapor barrier is wrong.

[@ricktrapperriley2534]

Jānis Kronbergs the vapour barrier is one of the most important parts of the building envelope. Without one your house will rot away. It will probably take a few years but it will happen.

[@Dream4Design]

@@ricktrapperriley2534 on his climate, max two years, and he will start planning all house demolish works.

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

Actually in his dry climate, and here in Utah they have changed the code. No longer is plastic vapor barrier used. If it was demanded the inspector would nail him on it.

[@Dream4Design]

@@Upliftyourbrothers if he lives in dry climate, than I am Donald Trump. Dry, wet, hot, cold, in any climate vapor barrier must be, if we are talking about that kind of wooden frame houses. I am just saying as it is. Pure living for life are doing even more madness with SIP. And about Life uncontained, the biggest madness.

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

Jānis Kronbergs he will have a class lll vapor barrier in his assembly.