#348

[@Tryagainson]

Hang in there. Let the contractor kick rocks. You’ll be happier in the end when you are settling down and looking at YOUR work and not the imperfections of other people’s work.

[@fergusguiver5974]

Jeff Shaw yeh I live in the UK and we are doing up an old house, my dad and I work without contractors and tradesmen cos we know that if we do it the job will be better, and we know how whatever we work on works and was made.

[@patriciaklein9489]

He's wanting to get the job done so they can move in quicker but I agree with you, 100%

[@petewellon]

So close to the finish! Yes I must agree the feeling of satisfaction would be greater if done alone.

[@liberyone5185]

By the time that "drywaller" shows up, you'll be bedded down for a year in the house. He sounds like a flake anyway LOL!

[@prpatel04]

I have been through “contractors” in the past 2 years with helping my husband and I build our farmhouse. Now we have spent the last couple months just doing it ourselves. We just got done doing hvac, did light electrical work, some plumbing. Moving onto drywall this week. It takes air longer and is hard work with a full time job, but we did it, so we are proud of our work and we took our time so we know we did it right.

[@lindaeubanks-mccormick2090]

IDK about you all, but me and my family are very proud of this man. Good work!

[@terijohnson3110]

I'm so excited for you Heath. Drywalling your entire home has been a huuuuge project. You didn't give up and now it's about time to start painting! So happy for you, Cedar and family😍

[@Siminfrance]

Great to see the drywall is so close to being done. Personally, I wouldn't trust that contractor to do the job, he doesn't sound professional at all and it looks like he will do a poor job. Having said that, you are a professional yourself and I am sure you will do what's best. When building a house, the last few jobs is always what takes the longest, but soon enough, you will be all done.

[@Bamaman14k]

I don't think anyone takes as much care with your property than you do yourself. I think there is a certain satisfaction in doing it yourself, I wish I could still do all the things that I used to. I've been watching you for awhile, and I think you're doing a fabulous job. I like the videos, keep them coming, and I will keep watching. Jimmy

[@tonyflores2512]

A contractor that can't keep his word is an individual that can't be trusted.

[@ModernMountainLiving]

Yep

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Fair description... Although other words did flash through my mind😳🤣.

[@flowerchild777]

I grew up with a dad who reiterated your word is your bond. You ain't worth crap if your word can't be trusted

[@LaMaRaGe0622]

Exactly

[@stickit2theman1]

Actions speak louder than words, until you lie a few times

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Cedar is so right about not putting a freezer in the pantry. That room needs to be cool and a steady temperature and the freezers I have had put out too much heat when running. Smart woman!

[@natesmith6943]

Go big guy go, your in the homestretch and we are all behind you and your family. Your family's an inspiration

[@johnnydrac]

Mom .. can we get one of those electric dad: yeah they're two grand Mon: drives off .. hahahah priceless .. love watching your videos .. one can only wish to be as skilled as you

[@richardvandyke9578]

They are not 2 grand. I have them on my Dodge. Keeps me and my wife both happy. Mine were $1200 installed. They seem to be trouble free. Have been in service now for 0ver 7 years with no problems.

[@richardperry9095]

Looking good. I was blessed when it came time to do the drywall in this house. I have a professional drywall finisher living next door who offered to do the drywall finishing for me as a moving in present! It took him two days to do this whole 1900[+] sf house. He wouldn't let me pay him. You will get a visitor one day, the finisher will show up just as you get done!

[@jasangrey6729]

Cedar you're never ugly! You rock!

[@LaurieFromFlorida]

Watching you work, seeing how much you care about what you are doing and the dedication you put into it, I find both amazing and strangely satisfying. How lovely to see someone building their own home with their own hands, time and effort. Thank you for the videos! I have worked in an office all my life, and find the whole taping and texturing process of drywall kind of fascinating. It looks like something I would actually like to do! I wish I lived closer, so I could come help you and learn how to do it! And I wish anybody who watches these videos that lives near you or has the time to drive up, would offer their help, as well. Wouldn't it be neat to have the online community you've been building, in addition to your house, all these years, come together to help finish it and celebrate?!

[@lindagates4896]

You are amazing!! You are so caring with your wife and actually talk to her about what she would like and you are more than willing to make those dreams come true!! Your love and devotion to family is awe inspiring!! Do you have a brother!! God Bless!!

[@karengossett564]

You have given so much respect for my brother who works construction and hangs dry wall for a living. 💕 He is now a subscriber 😄 Loves you as much as I do! Keep it up!

[@Beecozz7]

Just so amazing! Your work ethic is peerless!!! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@graemelliott3942]

Do it yourself and get your two oldest kids to help. Pay them rather than the drywall contractor 💪

[@bellestarr48]

or have them paint !!!

[@EvaJurisson]

Love your work. The natural siding on your home is perfect. It shows that your home is going to be unique. Prayers on the shoulder. I had developed something like that with mowing 3 acres last year every week. In a couple of years you two will be looking at all the hard work you have done. Pushed through it and it will be your pride and joy. Blessings

[@moldingpro7208]

You are one of the hardest workers I have ever seen. Good job!

[@lesleyharris3198]

The house is looking great, just do it yourself, you have done everything from start to now, so you know it's done right, not many people can say I did this.

[@albertoaquino3609]

I was born and raised in New York city, but I've been living in Yuma AZ for 36 years. I've always dreamed of building my own home but never had the drive to do it. After watching Red Poppy Ranch I'm thinking about it now. Thank you bro, God bless you all...

[@fortressepiphany9068]

Wow, that was amazing, I’ve never seen anything like it. In Australia, we finish drywall (we call it gyrock or plasterboard) by using a strip of special mesh -like tape along all joins then plastering the joins with a trowel and a stiffer mix than you use, then sanding them smooth. We never plater the whole surface, rather, we sand everything level. It doesn’t take long. Thank you for your amazing channel, I’m really enjoying your progress and I’ve learned a lot.

[@chumleye1112]

I live in Canada and we do it the same as you but not necessarily with the mesh, we use the paper. I suspect they mostly do the same in the US, however it seems Heath wants to do it his way (unfortunately it takes much, much longer).

[@waynep343]

the Less the contractors workers you have up there the less chance of getting robbed later. maybe the contractor is doing you a favor. knock out one wall in the living room perhaps 2.. the ceiling will take a day.. so that is 4 or 5 days and its done. you also have kids that need to learn how to do this.. they can do the low areas.. with the banjo its pull paste and spread flat. if they make a mistake.. its easily fixed.. and you have taught them a new trade too. even the girls can do it. its just like frosting cake. it will be a family doing the family room.

[@ekneinniuk]

Lol. Even girls can do it because it’s like frosting cakes? Obviously girls can do it! It’s just how you raise them. Girls can do anything, not only things that are similair to frosting cakes. I get that you mean it well though, just thought of it as funny.

[@waynep343]

@@ekneinniuk my sister loved doing drywall mud patterns on the walls of our apartment building.

[@islandgardener158]

That's so funny, my son they chef was Leary about doing his own mud work and when I told him it was just a big cake he laughed and and got right to it.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

you do an incredible job and at the end of it all you can look in the mirror and know the person who built your house is looking back at you,probably smiling and full of pride at a job very well done!!!

[@maryblaylock6545]

Getting the pantry and bathroom done will be a real plus. Not as many trips to the 'settlement' for groceries will save time. A freezer does sound like a good idea. A new top of the line frig/freezer even more so. You can cook under a tarp on the porch while the great room is being worked on. During the summer I put my Coleman stove on my picnic table. Keeps the house cooler.

[@gigiw.7650]

Wow, that is a great device! Talk about a time saver. 😻

[@naui2]

You can use a paint roller with a bucket screen for the skim coat. Just roll it on and trowel it smooth.

[@stickit2theman1]

Yeah I do flooring in a ton of new places and this is what most drywallers do.

[@mgfarmer1]

You are doing a great job. Looking great!

[@lumenoutdoors2101]

Good job! It's a lotta work, but you got this.

[@glenokla4079]

Great job Heath! I hope you are proud of yourself. The numbness in your arm could be carpal tunnel or a pinch nerve in your neck or upper back. My guess is it's carpal tunnel. I had to have surgery on mine last year. You need to rest it and wear a brace at night time to see if it'll improve. If it doesn't go to the doctor. I know you all are in a hurry to get into the house but your health need to come first. Take care!

[@bellestarr48]

you can get an excellent wrist brace at Wallmart...I loved mine until my arthritis got so bad they don't fit....

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

Good on you for all your hard work for your family. it's looking amazing it really is.

[@rodfair5698]

Looks like you are doing a fantastic job!! Well done!, Rod

[@nanrus1]

Nicely done. I heard the song all the way to Florida. Never give up. Keep pushing.

[@finpros2]

I have been following ur progress for some time. I have to I am impressed with your commitment and hard work. A big salute to you and keep up with the videos. You appear to be a person that is not afraid to take on any task. Your dedication and hard work is motivating. Your narration is short and to the point.

[@kathleenturley1561]

Thanks for the closed captions!!! When doing your pantry be sure to adjust shelves for a 2 can stacking so as not to waste space. What a great job you are doing. I am proud of you.....

[@johncourtneidge]

Thank-you for these. Comin' right along!

[@valentinocervantes976]

Labor of Love... It's the best part of the back breaking movement. Excited to see how happy and satisfied you'll be upon completion. The arm numbness is likely a nerve in the neck or shoulder being impinged upon. I had something similar on my left side . After a little therapy and a few visits to the Chiropractor, it cleared right up. Continued Success!!

[@HaroldReece]

The home building industry is booming so the good sub-contractors are very busy, I understand the dry wall guys reluctance to spending hours driving to your job versus working those hours locally. You are doing a fine job. Thank you for sharing your busy life with us.

[@ivandeavila175]

Love your channel its one of my favorites keep up the great work 👍👍👍

[@christopherbuckley94]

I agree with a lot of the people here. Finish it yourself. I did the same thing some years ago. The best "secret" that a drywall contractor told me was the pre-mixing of joint compound with a paddle mixer and electric drill even if the mud is brand new. I think that you are making great progress.

[@ianhawkins7387]

You are doing a great job, arm pain is part of the joy of doing you own work I just finished painting my whole house my arm and shoulders feet better within a week, onward and upward friend.

[@charlibrown2012]

Again.... you are doing an amazing job. I think that contractor is just blowing you off and really doesn't want to come. I know firsthand it is truly a lot of work and very backbreaking but there will be an end soon and you will have accomplished it all by yourself and you have a lot of followers that are behind you and we're all cheering you on.

[@travishansen4908]

LOL Sound right to me... I've built a pantry in 3 houses and starting the 4th for my wife. She has never changed the answer... Its always more shelves!

[@Rspri10104]

Great progress and it is looking great.

[@waynemorris9862]

That dry wall contractor is like , hold my beer , but shows up after all the work is done. Dust this guy and finish . Your doing a great job !

[@fergusguiver5974]

You’ve done the right thing man, well done!

[@grizUSMC0331]

You good sir just wanted to let you know after I got injured in Iraq I have been really depressed and unmotivated until I watch your channel and how hard you work and how much you love your family just wanted to say thank you for the videos and the motivation to get back out and started living again !!

[@chris3m98]

1st Thank you for your service. In the future if you get depressed etc. please reach out to your community for help they will be there when you need them, they can't help if they don't know you need them! Thanks again!

[@HeavensGatesCherryFarm]

Thing are coming along just fine, love it!!!🍒🍒🍒

[@jonnyb1965]

I though it was hard to get any contractor to show up in my area. You have the patience of a Saint with yours. House is really coming together. Stay Focused!!!

[@Tanks-Link]

That banjo box is awsome🤘🏻

[@ftwtexasstephens9629]

You are doing an incredible job. Your work ethic is admirable

[@suenorton873]

Great job on the 3 rooms...all that is left is the great room to mud??.... Can you see the light at the end of drywall tunnel?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Sue Norton Yes!

[@joehoa6298]

Je suis admirative. Vous faites un beau travail

[@williamlane9140]

My dad used to say...." If the job is worth doin, it's worth doin right" .....I've learned with age comes wisdom...🤓😎

[@notaclue]

Keep the drywaller coming... When you're done invite him again, hopefully he'll show and you can show him your handywork! haha

[@reb101a]

Really glad you’re going to use an airless sprayer for the paint. I’m a DIY homeowner, and for me, it is much better and faster than rolling.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Isn't that interesting, I find by the time I cut everything in that rolling takes less time than the sprayer with it's masking and taping.

[@Huzzahgamers_inc]

Keep up the good work. You can do this. You're doing a good Job.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

Good job Heath... It looks beautiful

[@recoverybmxuk1449]

Wow the house and land are looking so so good you've done an amazing job and should be very proud of your accomplishments, you've inspired me to take on renovations of my house myself so thanks for that and thanks for the amazing videos , I wish you and your family the best of luck and God speed to you all moving into your beautiful home

[@blacksam7384]

I totally understand your misery and how much pain your arm is in I've done a whole bunch of drywall it's never more appreciated by anyone as much as it's appreciated by you self satisfaction guaranteed

[@LaMaRaGe0622]

You did so much by yourself. I think all of us want to see you finish it yourself. You're so close and as for that contractor, screw him. Just keep grinding like you've been doing all these years.

[@hallenw]

You’re doing an excellent job. Most drywallers don’t even do the entire skim coat you’re doing.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

You do realize that a real drywall crew would have been in and out within a week, right?

[@Mekose]

I would highly highly suggest going to see a good chiropractor or at-least a masseuse/physical therapist once a month given all the work you do. As some other's have said, soreness is one thing but numbness can be serious and it can get worse. That could be a sign of nerve-damage and it's best you get it checked out as soon as possible. Plus, chiropracty or massages feel amazing and you deserve to be pampered a bit. Trust me that getting a massage will help a lot with staying limber and working effectively while also helping prevent long-term nerve and muscle damage. Just like cleaning and maintaining your tools, maintaining your body is important too and your muscles keep you moving; take the time to do some maintenance on those.

[@avonleanne]

I agree with Libery One! This house is meant for you to do it ALL....and you are kicking butt on it btw!!!!! so very impressed!

[@ronaldscott2284]

Looking good you have came a long way soon you will reap all you have sown. Great job hard work and dedication pays off ! I find myself quite proud of you and your family !

[@CHVLKiD]

You know...good help is hard to find and honestly sir, you’re doing a phenomenal job!👍🏻. Keep up the great work and you’ll be happier in the end. Looks fantastic!!

[@waynep343]

oh.. step for Cedar. 2" trailer receivers can be easily bolted to the frame rail. extensions and tow hitch steps can be plugged in easily . removed in seconds when not needed. if a 90 degree offset tube is added .. the step can be stored safely out of the way..

[@dee73]

Heath love your show use a semi-gloss or satin finish on the paint when you use a texture or mud finish it let you get the dirty heads prints off without rubbing through your finish you probably already know this thanks

[@mariedriskell8752]

Sooo close now, you have done a Great job!!!!

[@terrymoncherry8785]

I'm been watching your channel since two weeks now I'm always looking forward for the next episode, amazing work very entertaining and educating channel

[@josephhall1641]

looking great .to heck with conractor. you do better job than he would anyway.go9d bless yo all.

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Oh Boy. I feel your pain with the drywall. It never ends. We're in the same position, upstairs nearly finished now and then start serious work downstairs. Maybe in a position to tape and joint below in February. Our move in date is April. I hope. Admire your work ethic. It is hard - continue, the rewards are HUGE! R&T UK

[@The44Irish]

Like everybody else is kinda saying, the drywaller fella may as well stay at home now. You have rocked it.

[@bretharrell9795]

It's looking great!!!! Nice work!

[@jamesshanks2614]

For the electric step that lowers when you open the drivers door, check around with scrapyards and ask if any of them have the one that isn't a full step rail but just big enough for your feet to fit on it so you and your wife can easily two step into the cab. It's roughly no more than 8 to 10 inches wide but makes it so much easier to get in and out of the cab.

[@patriciaklein9489]

Amazing amazing amazing! Great job on the house, seriously impressive!

[@_-Sweets-_]

Screw that contractor, if he wanted to help you, he'd have been there already. You're doing an absolutely amazing job!!! You. Got. This!!!!!!!!! Its the homestretch and its almost done!!!! You have NEVER given up!! It's absolutely astonishing what YOU have single handedly done, 90% of us would've thrown in the towel!!!.

[@ModernMountainLiving]

My Mobile banjo stayed Stationary on a shelf in my shed. He was right, don't waste your time. Rock On Brother!

[@rjptrucking4598]

A regular banjo would've done a room within/less 30 minutes not 3+ hours. So take it it from a union taper. Spend the 40-50$ on a banjo and run it in your hand

[@MrDeviljin7]

Great work! If you want this to last a long time, i suggest that you cut all the corners with a knife. If you have done that you can use silicone sealant to cover up the seams. This way the dry wall wil never crack and leave an ugly crooked crack.

[@robertburgess2467]

Just think you will be having the first thanksgiving dinner in your new home now that's something to be thankful for it will be wonderful I can't wait to see it I hope you let us be with you we can all celebrate together and thank the good lord for everything he's done for you and your family

[@mikecook2474]

Who needs a plaster “pro” by the time your done you will be the PRO! The job you’re doing looks great. I know it’s a P.I.T.A. Doing all the plaster alone, but isn’t that how you build your house? All you....keep up the great work!

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi your home is going good i see so keep up with the good work .

[@molly56clark]

I’m hearing frustration all over from home owners and the lack of contractor commitments back east here. Your not alone. It’s too much work and not enough of them to dedicate time and manpower to the job. Your doing an amazing job all yourself. I thoroughly enjoy watching your progress through the house and I have lots of admiration for you. Your a very talented man and wonderful husband/father. May God bless you all.

[@angelobkoljenovic9528]

You have donned a Superb Job Good for you...

[@tworley210]

Great work on the drywall. When the contractor put you off the first time and didn't call you I figured he was a no-show.

[@toddhaver1143]

Just keep going. Pray for God to guide & direct your hands & your thoughts. As you do the ceiling. You are doing great and I know God will bless you.

[@Robin-oo5il]

Heck with that guy you are doing a fine job, the only thing I would do now is prime and paint ALL the drywall, now when it would be very easy. Again good job.

[@applebetrippin]

It's alright to keep pushing but remember to look around every once in a while to see how far you've come. You can't see a path to your goals if you don't count your accomplishments and not many people can do want you've already done.

[@fungunfanatic]

LOL My mother wanted me to put one of those electric running bars that pop out on my truck for her, I said the same thing "They are like two grand." I about thought her eye balls were gonna pop out of the sockets haha. Good job on the taping!

[@richardvandyke9578]

Must not think much of your wife to force her to climb in that lifted rig without some steps. Dodge pickups tend to sit a little high to start with. I have the electric steps on my stock Dodge pickup. Before I had the electric steps I had to carry a step stool around so my wife could get in and out.

[@goodphrase1]

I have never seen anyone coat the whole board!! Interesting way of doing drywall!!

[@billparker3360]

i don't know you, but i admire all the backbreaking and time consuming work you've put into YOUR PLACE. congrats and kudos to you sir. and i know you'll be keeping up the good work. quick addedum, i guess i'm lucky in that i've lived for 10 years now on 224 acres in west virginia with two natural gas wells with free ng and have utitized all the amenities that provides. ie: ng stove, heat, refrig, hot water, generator etc and i am working on installation of a ng compressorto power cars,etc.good luck to you sit, i know you will succede.

[@jaywest4102]

Echoing a few other comments... go see a doctor about numbness. Soreness is one thing but numbness can be serious.

[@flowerchild777]

I'd see a reputable chiropractor before seeing a G.P. myself. I find them to be very helpful IF they're reputable.

[@Ladytasya]

angela nadeau that can a big if. If he knows someone who knows a good, then he should go to a chiropractor. If he has no experience with one and know no one who does, then he needs to go to the gp because a bad chiropractor is more likely to cause serious injury or worse.

[@scottbeaulieu13]

angela nadeau probably has a pinched nerve.. or worse like me torn ligaments in the shoulder and excessive inflammation pinching the nerve... which a chiropractor will not fix. He needs to see a doctor who can get him an MRI before anyone goes tugging and pulling and pushing on his joints or back/neck. Getting good imagery to see what’s going on first should be the plan and once he knows what’s causing the numbness then begin a treatment to alleviate it, don’t just tel people to go to a chiropractor for an adjustment.

[@bellestarr48]

@@Ladytasya yeah, had one screw up my neck (in jusy a few mins) so bad it took 4 months of stretching and PT to get it back to normal...lesson learned....never, ever go to one without someone to say they're good !!!

[@johnr423]

It’s a repetitive motion injury. He needs to keep pushing through. He’ll be fine

[@susannepatriot6264]

Wow, the drywall looks great! The contractor dude probably won't measure up anyway. Lol!

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

I'm so impressed with your work ethic you've tried enough to get that contractor and offered way more incentive than usual. I'm sure you'll do a better job anyway.subbed.

[@7mmcwarren]

Almost there, then on to the shop.

[@DonTXPgr]

Good job 👍🏼. Can’t wait to see painting plus the kitchen setup and pantry shelves etc.

[@ldg2655]

You're in the home stretch.. Almost there!! I know that time is of essence, but take a day, or even HALF a day off to just RELAX and do nothing... If push comes to shove, you guys can move in before it is finished and "bunk" in one room, while you finish the others... you look like you are exhausted and running on fumes. Everything looks AWESOME and will still be there waiting for you, even if you slow your pace a bit..

[@leemobai762]

Darn that was funny watching the misses get into the truck.

[@josiahmerz357]

You know, watching the progress on y’alls home in the past months has been amazing. I’ve loved watching the entire thing come together.