#323

[@edbelledin9600]

I’ve watched every vlog and I congratulate you on your drive, work ethics, and achievements. Your efforts and home are stellar. The one thing I love is that you are doing your thing your way. There are many paths to the same destination, but following yours rather than someone else’s is priceless. As the weather improves I well understand the urge to switch to outside chores... but, there will always be more to do and changes to make... that’s life... take it from this old farmer. Wishing you all the very best, Edward

[@PatonHaus]

I can feel the drywall blues just watching this video. I have drywalled and mudded a number of rooms myself and there's really nothing that compares to the frustration and regret in taking on this kind of work yourself. Do not stop drywalling until you're completely done, there's no better time for a muddy and dusty mess than right now.

[@petemoore5444]

I can't believe how quick it's coming together now.... You're doing an amazing job.....you should be really proud of the job you are doing.

[@lynnettehardwick1337]

Hi, I'm from South Africa. You have an awesome family. I love your videos and look forward to seeing them and seeing how much further you have progressed. You have done so much and done such a great job. I encourage you to keep going with the dry walling it's only going to pay off in the long run. You have taught me so much. Your lovely wife and children can only be proud of having someone like you in their lives. Thank you for your videos and your time in taking me along with you on this amazing journey. Lynnette.

[@rubenviljoen4799]

Lekker man!

[@13yrag]

I’ve just read some off your comments and people are so judgemental. But like you have said numerous times your no expert off every but give it a go and I think your doing amazing and yes it takes longer but you have touched every part off your house and really have built your family home keep up the good work and please don’t take the negative comments to heart you and your family are amazing

[@robertbird3086]

I can now see your design coming to life, now that drywall is being put on ... Nice work . and though it be hard , you should be delighted that you saved a bucket of cash... Smile. The Family will be proud of their home and I hope they appreciate all the sweat and tears you put into a home thay will never want to leave ... Nice Work and God Bless ... Ninette Bird- the Caribbean Wife.

[@maryelizabeth8839]

I think your popularity on youtube is half your awesome ability and half the love you have for your family.. it's always evident even when not spoken.

[@zaczebrowski1086]

I've been watching your videos for about 4 weeks now. Pulling inspiration from what you have been doing to make my fiancés and my forever home. You are a great person for doing this for your family and you do what you think is right regardless of what the so called "experts" say, which is the best part. I can't wait to see the finishing touches on the house, video by video. Keep up the great work on your future endeavors

[@tylercollier7782]

Mudding the entire wall is just crazy man. Joints an screws. Good sand an it's done. Do what you want. Glad to see the ranch coming along. I'm sure your family will love an enjoy it for many years. God bless!!

[@kryptoniteweather]

I'll be travelling through Idaho in August this summer on my 4,000+ mile road trip! Would LOVE to stop by and visit the wonderful establishment you've created. You've inspired me not only to work harder twords graduating high school, but do everything in life with an "approval stamp". Watching each episode is my light twords the future. Working hard to an even greater outcome. Thank you for all you do. You have and will be continued to be role model and I'm sure many others.

[@bobshaw4063]

Have a safe trip and have fun. Keep the rubber on the road . Cheers !

[@terijohnson3110]

You are doing such a great job Heath and it's looking so nice! I know Cedar has to be beside herself with excitement! I'm so impressed.

[@brianmiller4282]

I hate (with a passion) doing drywall and painting so in my eye you are doing a wonderful job, it is your home and by doing it yourself it ensures that it is your home so be proud of it whether or not anyone else is, looks great to me

[@mikeoxbig4705]

You are absolutely making me contemplate moving to a colder climate with a mountain view. I would love to be able to build my own home. Nothing as big as yours but big enough for 2 people. I would love to sit on a front porch, pipe in hand, rocking in my chair and sipping coffee while watching the sunset and sunrise. No neighbors for miles. Thank you for sharing.

[@dadafan5921]

That driveway/camera under the truck/shot made me duck! Three times! Fun!

[@lindamartinez8557]

You are staying focused on getting the inside of your home ready. My admiration.

[@katekissick3750]

I always got stuck doing dry wall repairs when i proved to be better at it than my hubby. Then again i do all the car maintanence and always have. I now know to not do anything very well except cook.

[@JamesCouch777]

Lol...you "figured it out" 😀

[@kathyyoung1774]

It’s called Creative Incompetence, dear. And if you cook TOO well, you will never get to go out and eat. 🤣

[@charlesflaco5037]

What a beautiful view thats my dream view green flat and some hills land and that mountain with the white top view at the far end beautiful.

[@robgrogg2546]

It's like you put that song in the video for the both of us this morning. With the weather turning beautiful and spring blooming. I have been stuck with a halfway heart about work all week. Thanks for the push!

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

I so admire your dedication, discipline and Love of your family

[@506curtis]

Its really starting to come together now. That place is a massive undertaking for one man. But have proved that you are definitely the man for the job. Its looking great!

[@johnpiegzik298]

The house is looking FANTASTIC, great job. Hang in there, before long you will be done and on to their projects. A long lesson in patience. 😎👍 John

[@kpdvw]

Another fine video, tenacity, sticking with the job, not giving up and finishing one thing at a time with the end in sight! Yes it all takes time but then you are doing it all by yourself! Nothing wrong with that. Cant beat the Hound dog site supervisor... You exemplify what the meaning of being the Salt of the Earth is all about!

[@sovereigns1grace]

It's hard, it's tedious, don't like doing it .... but YOU CAN DO IT!!! In the end, you can say you did it yourself and it's YOUR house that YOU built. It's kind of like a long hard labor before the birth of your first born ... just gotta get through it. Rooting for you and love every video you put out for us. THANK YOU!!

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

As long as you are forced to pay property taxes and if you don't the authorities just take your property, you NEVER can call it your house. You are still renting.

[@ModernMountainLiving]

Gib coat is a new word up here. I use Tuff Hide, a spray on Level 5(smooth) no sanding and a primer for paint. My one man build needs all the time I can save. I use metal reinforced paper corners as they don’t need screws that buckle and mess with the mud. Seeing those metal perfed corners reminds of what my head revealed when I fell into a wall corner after my older brother tripped me in the hall. Funny how 48 years hasn’t faded the memory of metal corners and the stitches.

[@army82ndretired79]

Red Poppy, all good Video's . I love to watch em. You be safe, and relax some. I'll be back.

[@waynecompton7612]

Good Morning Heath, Thank you for the video, and the Finishing line is getting closer!!!! . ( what more can a man ask for, a dog , pick up truck and beautiful scenery). Happy Days!!

[@glenngoodale1709]

Its simply remarkable how far youve come in your video making skills.

[@TSCBroken]

another way to apply a skim coat is to use a paint roller with water thinned mud.

[@c50ge]

I HAVE DONE THIS ALSO. WORKS GREAT. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A LEVEL 5 finish

[@TofuCoCo]

7:50 the hill side is coming down..............................

[@at347est]

No it isn't .

[@ronaldgaska4480]

Here in coastal Connecticut Spring has sprung. The grass is getting green, flowering trees and flowes out. Oak trees budding. In two weeks we will be in full Spring mode. Two more weeks to plant the veggie garden. Your drywall job looks awesome. Can't wait to see the landscape and gardens go in. Keep up the good you do. Life is Good.

[@niceguy2171]

Did a house and a half of drywall and finishing, besides the repairs and touch up work I've done elsewhere, and you'll never hear me say I'm an expert on it at all, but once you get a level of the house done, you'll feel you've accomplished so much..and no matter the pull of the other work, use that time doing it to think and plan that front porch, that stairwell, as the drywall work becomes almost automatic.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

As the hillsides collapse, with risk of the solar array that blocks the view tumbling down, and the other steep hillside an issue, and you're planning a front porch? He should call the inspector he missed a drywall prior to taping inspection. Time to check in with building dept.

[@niceguy2171]

John Doe, he knows the hillside needs some attention, but the solar array is in no danger..either is the house, so yes he can think of other things. He knows he needs to backfill the hillside after he puts up a retaining wall, and hopefully he contacts the country or state in his area, and see's if they have any of the temporary concrete medium dividers that they use for construction that are broken..as they often give them away, just for picking them up. He could lay those against it and backfill behind them, and then re-dig a trench in front to keep the small ditch system he has built to keep water away from the house.

[@sharonbyers3982]

Love the way you're texturing, and eliminating knock-down at the same time, good thinking!! God Bless you and your beautiful family... all the best from the Oklahoma Grandma (aka your faithful and fascinated fan)

[@RandyFelts2121]

When we used to do that we would mix the mud to where we could roll it on then come back sooth it down with bedding knives. After it was dry then sand down the walls with lighter grit sand paper then touch it up where needed, but to each his or her own.

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

Yeah, I know the feeling of working inside, wanting to be outside, but we all need to do what we need to do, lol. Looks good. Such an oxymoron where the dry wall has such a textured finish and just taping that has such a smooth finish. It took me about 3 mos. to paint my 400 sq. ft. apartment the first time. Started painting and found wall paper underneath from bubbling, had to strip it down and ended up skim coating most of it to get a decent finish. There were also unfinished patches and such. Most would say, 'Why?, but have felt much more comfortable here since finishing it. Thanks for sharing.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Given time, you landlord will understand and forgive you.

[@HewettHomestead]

Looking good... keep fighting that urge to get outside and get that house done! You got plenty of time to work on the outside!

[@eamsden1982]

Best get it done before the hot weather arrives, you can sweat outside doing the porch in the sun and the breeze. I know the look your aiming for with the skim coat.. you don’t want to stand back and see an obvious 8x4 sheet size in your wall. A good novice rustic smooth finish matches your place better than any conventional way I did the same, “work harder for what you want, not smarter at what you don’t want” Always a pleasure👍👍👍

[@Military-Museum-LP]

A wrap around porch would really look nice on this ranch. It would really provide allot of outside space too.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

You're so right. That house just screams wrap around. Then again, almost any house looks better with a wrap around porch lol

[@maryblaylock6545]

We would sleep out on the porch. Just naturally cooler. Wicker couches and chairs, a few rockers, wicker table with a shelf to put books or games in. And glass wind chimes and a sisal carpet. Home.

[@kathyyoung1774]

Do you not have bugs in Idaho, not need screen porches? Cool. In Florida the mosquito is the state bird.

[@mwilliamshs]

What's allot?

[@maryblaylock6545]

@@mwilliamshs That's an exhausted woman typing and stuttering on the keys.

[@fatelvis9538]

really looking forward to seeing the house once your wife takes over :D

[@lostintime8651]

he won't be allowed in. he better get that garage built. it's what I'm waiting to watch.

[@mmanut]

Drywall is looking great, good idea someone had about finishing the closets with cedar, installs fast, lasts forever and keeps your clothes smelling great. You have accomplished so much, hang in there, can’t move in without the interior finished. Maybe get a laborer to help out with the drywall??? GOOD LUCK,👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@symgardiner]

Why are you skim coating all the gib surface? A gib sealer paint will effectively do this. It has filler in it. In NZ we typically mud the joints and screws. Then sand. Then gib seal. Then two coats of paint with either a roller or sprayer.

[@work2444]

I was wondering that myself.Seems like a bunch of unnecessary work.

[@terijohnson3110]

That is how it's generally done in the USA too. Tape and mud 2-3 times fanning out with each coat, sanding between each coat, then primer the entire space followed with 2 coats of quality paint. BUT with that said, sometimes there are different ways to accomplish a task and this is his home to do it his way.

[@1detroitryder]

i know its his house and all but he is going on about how he doesnt want to do it he'd be done by now if he did it the regular way

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

@@1detroitryder he acts like he's saving $$. Let's add up all the materials and time it takes and give him 20 bucks an hour and see how much he really saved.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

He doesn't listen to anyone, including the inspector that was supposed to be there before taping. Oh well.

[@Downeastwaves]

A fine job! You and family will be so happy there at you new home on Red Poppy Ranch!

[@73Shakes]

@7:53 you can see more of the hill giving away. We have had a lot of rain this year. Every week it rains at least two to three times which we don't get snow.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Totally understand the desire for the front porch, especially with that view!

[@lilbird1962]

I believe that you can do anything you put your mind to do. That’s why Cedar believes in you, she knows that you will do anything for your family.

[@WillStewart2014]

I love your candor in your videos.

[@john3559]

youll never be done, your like me my friend. always something to be done. that's what keep you happy, its not a bad thing you could be doin worse things. so God bless and never stop livin YOUR dream.

[@jeremylay1694]

Its simply remarkable how far youve come in your video making skills. Kuddos to you, your videos have become remarkable viewing experience.

[@johnsmith4647]

Looking good, can't wait to see the up stairs finished, and see you start the downstairs

[@joshmcdaniel9519]

The drywall is looking good keep up the hard work it will all pay off in time.

[@flamflam6652]

Listening to your voiceovers is like reading a novel that consists of only short sentences.

[@troys8366]

It makes me fall Asleep lol

[@babs2522]

We're all there cheering you on Heath, you are doing amazing work and we appreciate the hard work you are doing, love and blessing from Scotland :) :)

[@HiltsyAdventure]

Nice truck, the house is looking great!

[@michellejaggard9657]

You know I hear you talking about how you feel you are lacking in your abilities/skill to do drywall, although you do say you are getting better, I think you are multi talented! You aren't giving yourself enough credit for a job well done. Also consider Mr. Drywall Professional building his own house and having to do the plumbing! Bet he says, I'm so slow, I'd rather be anywhere rather than doing plumbing, but I am getting better at it. It is all in your prospective ..... none of us are experts at EVERYTHING but you are far ahead of the crowd, you may not be a professional in all areas but you are amazingly talented, look at what you have built, by yourself, for Cedar and the children.You jump in and tackle every job there is and do a fine job. Whisper words of encouragement to yourself not self doubt, do not let others tear you down or steal your joy ..... don't let yourself do it to you either. Be happy, be joyful, love every day.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Only cry after the failed inspection?

[@Kiwi-pp7rg]

Also here in NZ we glue and just screw around the perimeter cuts down on loads of screw fillings

[@emilysutherland4679]

Great music these last few videos!

[@juanamarin7731]

Beutifull music and nice video outside.

[@shipskepr1]

my grandfather has a plaster mason plaster the walls with a smooth coat,ceilings a fancy trowel work done on them

[@Revitalsan]

Wow, your such a hard working man..good job!

[@arnoldolson2679]

Some negative comments are amazing, watching these videos is really motivational and get off your backside kinda things. So maybe that's a good idea, quite the negative and get off your as--s and do somethin. Love it thank you so much.

[@emerkamp1]

Looking good, the other videos looked like you were using more mud than needed. The end of this video looked better. I've been their and done that, more mud means more to sand down. Just 3 thin coats on seams and screw holes is all that is needed. Each time with a bigger knife to feather out the seams. Sand off the high spots in between each coat. Paint, done. Semi gloss doesn't show imperfections as bad as high gloss does and cleans pretty easy.

[@Dunkin7781]

I just randomly found your truck on ebay! While also watching this video at the same time!

[@alimanssa4901]

I can’t imagine how hard to do this project by yourself, I admire you for your determination may god bless you,people like you are rare,and I know you will be able to make it Thank you for taking the time and effort to show the rest of us. PS.you should checkout this video 1:48-1:50 look at the sky!

[@gregs5229]

Looks as a beautiful day there

[@mandbhomestead]

Looking good, this is the year you move up there for good. I know it. Thanks for sharing

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

To save you a bunch of money on paint. Spray or roll on PVA primer. It's a bright white, designed to seal the spackling and the paper on the drywall. This will keep the walls from sucking up your paint to where it may take several coats depending on the color. I did my whole house with PVA and left the ceilings with that only. Took less color paint on the walls and saved me money.

[@mgfarmer1]

Hello From South Eastern Oregon; Awesome job. I spend a little time in side then spend some time out side each day. It helps me. but I have to discipline my self or I'ed spend all my time out side, that's why I do the inside work in the morning then go out side.

[@mountainman7997]

Looking good. Don’t worry about the fact that it only took a professional drywall crew 3 days. Remember there is usually 3 to 4 guys on that crew

[@joopterwijn]

Your description about not be able to do fast work is the “handicap” of a Jack of all trades, you are good or able to do almost any job your self, but lack the speed and efficiency of a tradesman. Therefore usually underestimate the amount of time you need to get the job done ✅ to your satisfaction. I recognize this and probably a Hugh part of your subscribed base 🤪 you get there! We are with you!

[@clydeacor1911]

Just some food for thought, you should see if you could buy some of the rotomilled asphalt that's being ground up from I-15 by MCcammon and hauled over by Flags West truck stop by Downey. It would definitely fix your mud problem with your driveway! They're recycling a lot of it in with the new asphalt but there's a lot of it that's not.

[@daar1113]

Just keep reminding yourself how satisfied you're going to feel when the walls are done!

[@ianfarquharson3772]

If you screw a big timber on the stair wall lever with the stairs then make a platform that covers while opening. Then you can use the lift no problems. Can even raise or lower platforms needed. Great vid as always. ThankQ. TkEZ>UK

[@mwilliamshs]

3:46 "there's nothing more difficult than being cooped-up inside, doing something that you really don't want to do" The words of a child.

[@wycks-5095]

Great work Heath your doing great keep it up

[@scottfoster2487]

Get the up stairs finished and then you couuld move in with a simple temporary kitchen . Place is really coming along nice.

[@glenokla4079]

Looking good. You're getting there! Closer every day. It won't be long now.

[@kencotton4645]

I find all your videos interesting, but I do like listening to your thoughts and stories rather than just having music playing.

[@denisricher1349]

Looking good, stay positive, you are almost there :-) # GREAT JOB

[@maryallen6334]

Hang in there . Every bit you do is a bit done! And Great music as always

[@gregs5229]

I miss that part of the country 😩

[@mikewilson5058]

Let him do it like he wants to folks. While very few in residential construction shoot for a level 5 finish on drywall it’s not unheard of. We do it all the time in commercial buildings with long well lit rooms and hall ways. Brother just do yourself a favor and rent or buy a power sander when you sand this level of a finish. If you don’t rent Porter cable makes a good one but it’s over $400 or if you go Chinese get a WEN. That and a good shop vac with a dust deputy will make such a difference in the speed and cleanup. As another gentlemen mentioned after you tape and fill the factory and butt joints wetting down the mud, rolling it on with a paint roller, and skimming it down with a big knife will also save some time. Hang in there man your doing a great job. Drywall finishing is about the only part of building a home that I’ve learned not to do myself but looking at your progress in skill level already, you got this man.

[@brianeugenio1081]

I built my house 100% from stone foundation to the roof. I know what your going thru just keep focused. I think I aged 10 years in that 6 months.

[@mwnciboo]

Fair play, you are good at skimming walls.

[@seagnatprepper9613]

its called drywall "glazing" and its the best way to do it ...….........… takes a little longer but its well worth it when you paint over it …. all the surfaces have the same texture … "smooth" …. great job

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

That is in no way the "best way" to do it although I do agree with the paint sheen "matching" better. Spray orange peel is easy, takes literally about 1/20th the time of what he is doing, and hides imperfections way better.

[@seagnatprepper9613]

@@JohnDoe-np3zk youre right , its not the best way …. the best way is a smooth coat of hardcoat over all the drywall and then "glaze" the hardcoat with drywall ….. but that is the most expensive way to do it ….. and it takes way longer than regular drywall …. but if youre worried about imperfections and not doing too good of a job on the drywall finish, then textured drywall finishes are fine ………….. I would and did take the extra time to do smooth hardcoat - no textures - and it is GREAT

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

@@seagnatprepper9613 personally I detest "dry wall" to begin with. I use Hardipanel cedar pattern now. Concrete board over fiberglass insulation with the Kraft paper for where you needed drywall. Heavy as hell but bullet proof. Minimal finish work just use the feather finish stuff on exposed screws and at seams. Paint loves that stuff.

[@Jilliebrown]

I really enjoy your videos!!

[@CaliforniaConservativeFam777]

Great seeing the progress! GOD bless!

[@mikefedele4521]

It is all looking great. Those ford's had issues with the glow plug wiring and the esentally the timer that commanded the relay/contactor to come on. Up here in Ontario that's what we used to see. Not too many of those trucks up here any more it's a shame they were great trucks.

[@terrihulm873]

Hang in there I feel your pain... Remodel burn out and spring fever... Great job..

[@freepress8451]

@1:59 I was thinking you will need to have a stronger base for the panels - already on your list I imagine

[@bellestarr48]

Remember that the $9k in three days drywall...was more than one person !!! Please stop being hard on yourself...you are doing a great job !!!!! Just one day at time, that's all we can do. The downstairs will be nothing compared to the upstairs, that I am sure of. Your family is going to love their new home...as will you ... Keep the faith..we are pulling for you !

[@djwilliams4714]

hopefully when the house settles, all the mud doesn't "crack"... that would be a PITA. Keep pressing on sir, almost there!

[@robinr.770]

Cheering you on!

[@okboston9086]

Man, its so damn beautiful up there

[@davidbronson7422]

Thank the Lord I'm a "plaster guy" and that's a skilled trade that I would never consider intruding upon. lol

[@colleenrodamer6230]

Can’t wait to se the porch

[@601salsa]

It may be frustrating you, but just remember once the dry wall is finished and completed..... you can then go play outside with the excavator. The place is looking amazing, you should be so proud of what you have done there

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Are you folks really that naive to think he's almost there with the drywall not even 1/2 way there? No cabinets, lights, fixtures, all the trim, flooring, painting?

[@601salsa]

@@JohnDoe-np3zk on the contrary, please read again I said when he had finished THE DRYWALL. A motivational incentive to keep his moral up during all his amazing work. And actually he is more than half way there as technically the house has foundations, utilities, walls, roof, glazing and is watertight. He has literally almost entirely single handedly built that place

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

@@601salsa he missed an inspection, the drywall was supposed to be inspected prior to taping. The ventilation is about 1/10th what it needs to be and is blocked by insulation. There are no rafter vents. There is no vapor barrier as required on the exterior walls.

[@601salsa]

@@JohnDoe-np3zk that may be the case where you are, perhaps it is different regs where he is, maybe he had the inspection if he did need one and just didn't put it in the vid. I honestly dont care, he seems to have everything in order and knows the different steps and has done his homework. I would kindly ask you to respect the gentleman's hard work.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

@@601salsa sorry I don't respect people that rip out trees, carve out hillsides, and burn "brush piles" and create muddy messes. I respect the earth, and not the humans that feel like they can destroy it to suit their needs. Further, I do my homework and that means in his jurisdiction. If he skips inspections or they choose to let him slide, then that is on the county. Hard work is one thing, doing things with respect to our precious earth is another. I see the clear cut mentality all day long where I am, trust me. Slash and burn. Kill anything that moves. It's what hillbillies do.

[@Kodiak660]

Love your drive to get things done!

[@johnsobaski3478]

Looking good Heath.

[@osckodam]

I love the song !!!

[@scottfindlay2625]

Make sure you use PVA PRIMER for NEW DRYWALL or you will be in trouble with paint down the road, it seals the new drywall. Looking Good !!!!

[@lostintime8651]

I thought you were going to mix the mud in the cement mixer. lol