7 Things I Learned from this Female Builder in Utah

[@Geppetto04]

There is a concept in human performance that is exemplified by Stephanie and her team… “make it easy to get right and hard to get wrong”. Thoughtful approaches like this work better for everyone.

[@Crusader1815]

I agree. Sometimes communication (or lack thereof) between the trades can cause a problem, particularly on more advanced or non-standard builds. It's fine when they are all there at the same time, but that's often not the case. Love the cabinet outlines and well-thought-through designing that will give this home an impeccably tailored look.

[@chiliboom6140]

Absolutely, that and what I was taught as a part of my thought process, make it easy for the guy after you. If each part of construction did that, what a dream it is. It helps everyone and you build credit and recommendations from those who work after you. Just good manners. Lol

[@raginfire6855]

Y6u

[@raginfire6855]

Yuc uu?u😊?F

[@Rew123]

Good point, it's almost like she's running an HRO. I really like her "preoccupation with failure" mindset.

[@willusher3297]

Trick I learned from tile guys - after you snap chalk lines, spray over it with 'maximum hold' hairspray. keeps the chalk line from getting smudged/removed.

[@whatthehell2592]

We used to use lacquer.

[@clydeharless899]

@@whatthehell2592 That's basically what hair spray was...just say'n

[@michaelscordo256]

1980's

[@MacroAggressor]

Nice!

[@Rgj_j]

@@michaelscordo25650’s

[@boonstein9949]

have been doing water damage restoration for 30 yrs. So glad to see builders who take into account the likelihood of a broken pipe or appliance failure in the built environment. If more builders and remodellers thought like this, our job would be waaay easier. Maybe insurance companies could incentivize these techniques.

[@jasexavier]

I wish commercial builders would think about this more too.

[@mrcryptozoic817]

Wishfully. If you show the insurance company this kind of care in building, you should get a huge discount because they can tell from the start that there will be no claims.

[@muprock]

I agree. I have always thought that putting a slot drain in every bathroom would be a good idea, especially bathrooms on the 2nd or higher levels.

[@RecycledAndSaved]

Everything looked genius and best materials built to last. Door swing floor marks for electrician are best idea o got! I only saw one thing to improve. When doubling up exterior studs (behind shower) stagger them so heat doesn’t wick thru studs to exterior. Eco homes use staggered 2x4 instead of 2x6 on purpose for this reason

[@gloriakummer5357]

Yes the door swing for electrical is genious.

[@michaelanderson2166]

It also helps with reducing sound transfer.

[@coreyfranco7060]

Wouldn't the electrician just look at the plans? Lol

[@coreyfranco7060]

The spray paint is done for workers that dont speak any english, have no trade license and have no idea how to read plans. What a shame that these states let you get away with this nonsense

[@DesertHomesteader]

I may not be ready to build my home for a few years but Stephanie will be the first one I call when I am ready. I can barely contain my excitement to know there's a Build Show-approved contractor here in Utah!

[@rogerweaver7686]

might want to call now, with the quality of work done by her and her crew, they are in demand for years ahead..

[@L46C3]

@@rogerweaver7686 Also, call your bank for extra books of checks. You're going to need them.

[@joesmith9053]

you cant afford her

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

I am an industrial engineer rather than home construction, but I have used the easy mark-off methods she uses many times because it gets VERY costly to correct mistakes. The client does not care about our screw ups and expect the "build" on time and at cost... which means that *we* have to eat the cost of errors and that tears into our profits. Throw in a few contractors and the potential for errors increases exponentially. I also like the insets for insulation and utilities, as well as for drains, and the clustering of fluid shut offs into an easy to reach location is brilliant! It may cost a bit more in materials, but the savings in hassle make it worth the extra efforts. Great tips and salute to Stephanie!

[@danmerillat]

shouldn't even be that much more in materials. All those lines have to T off anyway so ideally you're replacing a bunch of Ts and valves with a single distribution manifold and maybe a dozen more feet of pex. You won't see it on a "shave off every penny" build but... do you really want to live in one of those hovels? That's how you get rooms with a single wall outlet on a switch instead of built-in lighting.

[@itninja9503]

As Builders/GC's are now more Project Managers than skilled tradesmen, it is great to see a lady like this take all her attention to detail and apply it to a home like this. Such great work!

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Managing the jobs is what GCs do on theae but what people don't get is that they have to know what top tier work looks like for each product and the installation process for each of thousands of items. In a pinch she can go get her tools and pick something up something that needs to be done so someone else can come in early.

[@ZacharyPollock-ov4kf]

@@sparksmcgee6641my title is project manager. My truck is filled with tools.

[@amazinggrace5692]

She probably spent time learning every job to some extent. She’d have to have practical experience in order to manage the project. Her employees wouldn’t respect her otherwise.

[@tetedur377]

@@amazinggrace5692 If I had to guess, I'd say you are correct.

[@funtimesatbeaverfalls]

@@sparksmcgee6641 She has tools?, why?.

[@o2boutdoors]

Her attention to detail is amazing. Definitely picked up some practical tips from this video!

[@jeremygallimore3042]

WOW!! Just wow! What an amazing builder. I am a plumber & HVAC contractor in the salt lake area and would love to have the opportunity to work with a builder like this. Whoever did this rough plumbing is top notch. Not trying to step on toes here because these people definitely know their stuff. It just exciting to see a builder like this in my community.

[@nextjin]

Describe your community, because the people who have these homes probably don’t live anywhere near normal people.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

​@nextjin yes they do. Rich people aren't elves hidden in the forrest. The people you think are rich arent.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Crash their sites and ask to look around. Ask if they have time to talk and ask about interesting details you find. Get the HVAC contractors info then call and offer to sub to them. Often contractors like this have a lot of small jobs for past customers or friends of clients. The main trade contractors on the big houses often don't have the staff to pick up the small jobs so you get in to do those. You know little kitchen and a bathroom remodel with a 200k budget.😊 I worked on top tier homes for 20 years in Denver.

[@adept00]

I wonder everyday at work what it's like to work with proficient builders lmfao must be nice.

[@floorpizza8074]

St. George is in dire need of a quality, honest HVAC contractor. This town has hundreds of them, and they're more like used car salesman than skilled tradesman. I blew a capacitor on my downstairs heat pump unit last year, and the first guy I called did everything he could to up sell me on everything, none of which I needed. I ended up kicking him off the job, just to find out that every HVAC company I called afterwards had the same work ethic. I ended up replacing the capacitor myself.

[@maddierosemusic]

Stephanie is one sharp cookie. Clients are lucky to have her.

[@arresthillary9502]

you dont even know her. stop pretending

[@maddierosemusic]

You are very strange. If I wrote "she's a dummy" I'm sure you'd have an inane comment about that as well. You need help.@hillary9502

[@Jojo-o6o6w]

simp

[@FrankUniship]

Why are these two not happy with Steph? I am in love. Dang.

[@Jojo-o6o6w]

@@FrankUniship simp

[@darrylschmidt704]

Brilliant idea putting the kitchen shutoffs in one place. Recommendation...If you have finished space below the kitchen water locations, put drains that end/dump over a downstairs drain or shower. It gives a place for the water to go vs traveling across the floor and down a wall. After fixing water damages from dishwashers, it only cost a hundred in parts and would have saved me hundreds of dollars in repairs.

[@0my]

Would be nice to also have the shut off at the appliance... Why not have two? I assume the main reason for running the lines to the kitchen sink is so they can share a filtration system, either from the start or added in the future.

[@Kittsuera]

@@0my idk, but it prob wouldnt be a bad idea to have a shut off built into each location. only a problem if you meant to shut off the main and only shut off the location. also could get stuck if it wears out over time. should prob be a leaver shut off though. the twist ones like a garden hose seem to be the most likely to fail.

[@XSR_RUGGER]

@@0myas a plumber it's most likely to do with accessibility although it being a centralized location for filtration is definitely a possibility. Ice makers and dishwashers, are either screwed to the counter top or cabinetry and refrigerators are heavy. Any time you have to move them you risk damaging the floor so having the shutoffs at a location that doesn't require movement is very beneficial.

[@brodriguez11000]

@@XSR_RUGGER Seems with PEX one would have a manifold for shutting things off.

[@XSR_RUGGER]

@@brodriguez11000 that is another option. As soon as they showed this that's what I was thinking. It's a mini localized manifold.

[@jcarp3472]

As a fellow woman in construction yes having female in the title is helpful. I can't tell you how many times I've been on a jobsite and I get asked if I'm the home owner or designer. Looking at this video someone might think she's just the designer on the project but she is the builder. The name is her dad's company and she has taken over. There aren't very many women in construction in skilled trades like her or myself which is why I think it's important to highlight that we can build cool stuff too. She's an amazing fellow builder here in Utah and appreciate her very organized and detailed work.

[@toxicbear4792]

Who cares.... it sounds like you're making it all about credit and recognition ...if you really want to make it about that then in the beginning of the video should be rolling credits because it's the workers who built the house and did all the labor, who did all the hard shit..... that doesn't get any recognition AT ALLLL..... male or female it doesn't matter it's the little people behind the scenes that built that ...... now don't get me wrong the Builder has a lot to do with it but a real good Builder is humble doesn't need a title don't need no credit and speaks highly of all their workers throughout a job

[@meateaw]

Toxic bear lives up to his name. I think one way to get around it without putting female in the title could be the video thumbnail could have highlighted that Stephanie was the builder.

[@clintwall6301]

​@@meateawtoxic bear actually summed it up perfectly.

[@Californians_go_home]

I just watched the next video The amazing sewing details I learned from my straight friend.

[@russpaulus9171]

I have no problem mentioning the gender, it caught my attention in a positive way. And I’m a very conservative person who loathes DEI and the woke agenda. We need to encourage more participation in the trades by people not typically participating in the trades especially when it happens without government meddling. I

[@colinkennedy8523]

Awesome! But just call her a master builder!! Love the thoughtfulness and commitment to 'what makes sense, and what will work'!!!

[@AdityaMehendale]

Indeed. "Master builder" is appropriate and classy. "Female builder" is just cringey and clickbai..OOOOOHHHHH...

[@PPGJeremy]

@@AdityaMehendale Right!? Hadn't even watched the video yet and I was like why don't we say "Matt Risinger, MALE builder!"

[@foogod4237]

Agreed. I posted my own toplevel comment saying basically the same thing. Yes, we can see she's a woman. It's pretty apparent as soon as you start watching the video. Who cares? That's not why she's here and it has nothing to do with what you're learning from her, so the video title just seems rather pointlessly disrespectful of someone you _claim_ to think highly of as a professional...

[@TheRealPlato]

or "7 things I learned from Stephanie Dailey in Utah"

[@colinkennedy8523]

Yes!!!@@TheRealPlato

[@lacklustre222]

Videos like this are why I love being a builder. I just love nerding out on the details with you guys!!!

[@astikennel]

"Cavity slider" took me having to rewind the video in order to catch the phrase and have it register: POCKET DOORS! What a lost art and I am SO Thrilled to see them in action once again!!

[@tankthebear]

We had 3 pocket doors in our previous house - built in 93 - we keep asking ourselves why don't more homes use this feature ... especially for closet doors and master bath doors.

[@BrianBriCurInTheOC]

@@tankthebear I am 66 y/o. I remember having pocket doors in my Grandma’s home!!!

[@Bodhi1satva]

@@BrianBriCurInTheOCThat’s all we had inside the trailer home I grew up in.

[@marlaplunk2833]

I had to look it up too! I'm currently designing a house for me and my family to move into, and we are for sure putting in pocket doors in a couple of tight spaces. I don't know that I want to go full on aluminum though - trying to keep build costs down. Estimates from contractors are coming in high enough to make a person whistle and scratch their head.

[@astikennel]

@@marlaplunk2833 There are wood kits available as well, hope things go well!

[@jeffreywakeman1472]

Every video with her in it is so well done. Plus she's building some Skookum homes! Want water on exterior walls? I can do it, but I'm going to do it right is what I get. Doubling the wall and getting plumbers to use non structural space is so detailed it isnt done in anything but custom homes. Keep showing what she does next, because if she is beating you to the new stuff....

[@tinareaume7484]

Love it that you use the Chinook jargon word "skookum".

[@woodyfpv5331]

When we redid our home's plumbing system, we built a full valve manifold for the whole house into the utility room. From that room I can isolate any spot in the house, all from a bank of labeled valves.

[@tortoise62]

wow! this is the kind of details ALL builders should strive for. Go Stephany!

[@dubmob151]

Meanwhile the contractor I've dealt with for building an apartment installed the sliding windows upside down. Concepts aside, there's an amazing range of competence in execution out there. It's nice to see some in the opposite end of the scale😅

[@kenbrown2808]

marking door swings is always appreciated.

[@kenbrown2808]

@Navy1977there should always be a set of prints on site, but it's easy to have the door swings marked out so you don't have to keep running back to the print during layout.

[@tomp4944]

YEAH! I liked that too.

[@brodriguez11000]

@@tomp4944 AR is going to be something when it comes to the trades.

[@NickDoddTV]

I think just putting "this builder" in the title would have been fine... just saying.

[@LuminairPrime]

@Navy1977 it's also not right to NOT acknowledge that like 1% of builders are women. The title is just descriptive because it's helpful. Some girl is going to click this BECAUSE it says female and she's going to see that there are some badass women out there. No need to get defensive about it!

[@garrettlaws8373]

Triggered?

[@marcmercado2085]

Because 99% of women don’t build. They move in.

[@Squat5000]

Tired of this constant woke in your face bullshit. Don't expect anything else from this Austin based beta

[@thelouiebrand]

😂

[@chrisharris9574]

Under cabinet outlets hide the outlets in the backsplash, but if you leave any appliance out you see the cords hanging. Had a friend do this and he had cords hanging from under the wall cabinets.

[@jfrodgers7858]

A fireman once told me never leave small appliances plugged in. So you really wouldn't have a lot of cords hanging. Just the one you are using. (And not too many swanky homes leave stuff out.)

[@YouToobeism]

@chrisharris9574, you are so right. One's pristine Home Beautiful image of a kitchen counter is not the norm. Life's more casual, so why have cords hanging down..... jarringly brings the home owner back to reality.

[@chrisharris9574]

@@jfrodgers7858 I guess as long as you don’t have a 1980’s appliance garage cabinet!!🫣🤭

[@curtisbme]

@@jfrodgers7858 Nice idea but no one in their right mind is going to be doing that for things they use frequently, toaster, coffee maker, etc. And even if you did, if they live on the countertop, you are just going to have a cord flopped on there which is aesthetically bad too. Reality is that the risk is near zero for fire as they aren't drawing current so leaving them plugged in isn't a concern. But constant unplugging and replugging will wear out the outlet making it loose much faster than it should, which has some danger. Either way having an outlet above is just going to look more trashy due to cords hanging or being left on the counter top than having one behind.

[@stevebabiak6997]

12:11 the extra thick wall to accommodate running plumbing through an exterior wall may work well, or it could still have the pipes freeze. The problem is that insulating the wall doesn’t introduce any heat into that wall that would keep the pipes warm - the pipes are still going to be in an unconditioned area. The insulation will slow down the cold from affecting the pipe, but it won’t warm up the pipe.

[@tomp4944]

Yeah, I was thinking when she said she also insulates the 2x4 area that it would be better to finish the insulated space and then just allow air to flow (open below and above) in the pipe space that made. Not sure. Seems like the sort of thing computer simulation could answer really definitively. There's probably a right answer backed by math.

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@tomp4944 - there will be too many factors at play - how hot that interior room will be, how much heat loss the hot water pipe will suffer, how much heat will the hot water pipe give off to help keep the cold pipe temperature above freezing - those are just some factors that would be tough to simulate. As you suggested, not insulating the extra two inches, and having some discreet openings that would allow that cavity to be conditioned, would be a better fix.

[@stachoni]

It’s a 2x6 wall that will get full insulation. Anything inboard of that is considered “conditioned space” and will always be above freezing. My only criticism would be to offset the 2x4 wall a half bay to avoid the horrendous thermal bridging they currently have through the entire wall depth.

[@Crusader1815]

There is no such thing as "cold." There is heat, and heat loss is the problem, because convective heat either migrates to the outside through a leaky wall or it is stopped by an air barrier and insulation. This house will be alright if they spray the cavities with closed cell spray foam. That, along with properly sealed ZIP should keep those cavities well above freezing. They did the right thing building out that cavity for the purpose of running plumbing.

[@Crusader1815]

@@stachoni The better solution would have been to use ZIP-R instead of normal ZIP sheathing. I agree that this wall assembly leaves a lot to be desired.

[@robertgregory2618]

When I was an electrical contractor, I would go over the cabinet detail, outline it like she did. Saved me some money and embarrassment more than I can say. I had several situations where the builder on completion of the job would say ,hey where is the plug outlet for this area or would have a range under a wall outlet. They wanted to back charge me, so I would with confidence say "lets tear up the floor and see what we got". When we did there would be the proof.

[@falconeer99]

I've lost track of the number of times that I wired a house only to have the customer change the layout of the kitchen and neither they or the builder bothered to tell us until we went to trim the house

[@randalbloomquist7812]

@@falconeer99 Taking detailed digital photographs of any layout instructions prior to installation would help protect from mistakes being made on both sides of the equation.

[@falconeer99]

@randalbloomquist7812 Thats a great idea. But I fail to see how taking photographs helps me when the customer makes changes after I've completed the rough-in and doesn't bother telling me until I come to trim the house out

[@randalbloomquist7812]

@@falconeer99 I was thinking more about the documentation needed to prevent you from being held responsible for the problem that you didn't create, and at least getting compensation for the extra work required.

[@falconeer99]

@randalbloomquist7812 ah gotcha. Fortunately we've never had a problem getting paid for the changes.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

We did full-scale layout of our entire house using blue tape in the parking lot of our local school prior to final working drawings. Took about 6 hours. Beauty of it was the parking lot was accurately striped, so could keep things square. Fantastic exercise. We realized we had a massive great room that we downsized. Widened a few hallways and doors Tweaked the kitchen design. I'm a contractor and even I was surprised at how useful it was vs renderings and CAD. For my SO, it was a revelation, even though we'd built several homes before. She could visualize furniture layout, window and door placement, kitchen and bath functionality. Waiting until the house is rough framed is way too late - because it's expensive to modify. I honestly considered renting an empty warehouse and offering it as a design service. Think most 'civilians' would be blown away at how useful full-size layout truly is.

[@CMCraftsman]

I actually insulate and drywall before building the valve or niche wall in the shower, so the exterior wall is completely air sealed and insulated on its own then you don’t even need insulation in that 2x4 wall. Really love the bundle in the kitchen idea!

[@sparksmcgee6641]

The problem with exterior wall plumbing installs is that it can be done to code but variance in the installation causes problems. I live in Colorado with the same weather as Utah where this is built. The only way I would do it is with closed cell foam and heat tape on it.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Oh for context I grew up learning when you walk outside and the first step the hair in your nose freezes it about 10-15 below freezing, eye brows after first step is -20f and eye lashes after the first step is -30f. The main issues is the cycle of weather causing freezes inside code compliant or better construction. People are on vacation and the temp is turned down to 50 or 60 in the house. 10 days of the high temp being below freezing is worse than 10 days of a high of 45 and low of -20 each night. This k of it as thermal drive just like vapor drive. Ask me how I know. Luckily it was my house that flooded and it may have been a plumbing device failure and not a freezes but water running like a faucet while your washing your hands on the upper story for 9 days does some damage. 😊😊😊

[@aayotechnology]

I’d think that may cause condensation problems.

[@MikeZMonroe]

Your guest contractor was so natural in her discussion with you. Her on air presence is so professional.

[@tracy419]

​@rjthomasindyusa Someone else mentioned that the company was started by her dad or husband, but I bet they never bring that up when Jake (think that's his name) is on. You ❄️'s are so sensitive. Weird considering how many of you see yourselves as big strong Alfa males 😂

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Good news is she isn't a guests she's part of the off youtube network he started.

[@PhillBogart]

Love to see you showcasing Stephanie on your channel, Matt. I've been a fan of hers on Instagram for a while now. Hey, it's probably a little bit too late for the 1st half of their house and garage build but maybe you can get her together with Paul at Studpack for his son, Jordan's house build when they get going on the main half of their big project.

[@wallykramer7566]

It is very very rare to be impressed by a home builder. But Stephanie is outstanding! Why are there so many non-intelligent builders? From dollar smart to upping the state-of-the-art in plumbing and floors, I would sure hope she is cloned and replicated many times!

[@darrinbrunner6429]

I have a manifold in my hall closet for every water faucet in the house, including the ice maker, laundry room--everything. My house was built 25 years ago. It's a great feature. I assumed it would be standard by now. It's just a cheap, cookie-cutter ranch house.

[@mikecoughlin4128]

I hope that’s not polybutylene piping. My son almost bought a house built before that became illegal. It had a manifold with the grey polybutylene piping. ALL of it needs to be replaced since it’s over 10 years past its useful life. He walked away from the purchase. (It also needed siding repair on recalled siding and it still had the original roof.)

[@skiptrace4034]

Black permanent chalk + clear spray is what i use for my layouts on slabs

[@jerrik-415]

Oh that's smart! All the clarity of a crisp precise line plus the protection against smears. Thanks

[@johnstack4316]

Yep clear spray over chalk lines are the best. That's what we do from concrete to house bath n kitchen layouts. No need to use spray paint to sloppy. Also bundling not such a great idea. I just put a water shutoff valve in the laundry room. Simple doesn't really make sense to me to have a bundle of valves separate from the fixtures. To each their own. Matt is an excellent builder and I enjoy his videos.

[@aayotechnology]

Which clear spray?

[@machinemaker2248]

​@@aayotechnology in another comment someone recommended max hold hairspray.

[@Astroponicist]

Diatomaceous earth dusted inside the base of wall framing prior to insulation & wall board installation will contribute to insect control without toxic pesticides. Diatomaceous earth is stable in dry environments & can continue to function as a pesticide for many years if not exposed to water.

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

Instructions, please?

[@d.keithjohnson7421]

Boric acid also...

[@straydawg461]

G T K!

[@pouet4608]

0:56 mark the cabinets, mep, upper and lower limits of the cabinets with chalk and hair spray. 4:38 ingeneered wood is straight. important for door framing 5:47 ready made massive easy to put in place cavity slider for sliding doors 6:43 ingeneered wood for everything over a certain heugh 7:55 high tech fireplace 9:30 advantech plywood resists better to moist than osb: has weatherbarrier. 11:55 route for the assembling pieces 12:15 book some place for plumbing in the walls without going into insulation.

[@sheldoniusRex]

Engineered.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Solid processes with this builder. Teaching, learning, and having a continuous improvement mindset are 3 things I focus on. 👍

[@ralphpeischl2622]

I lived in the Salt Lake City area for years before moving to the East Tennessee area and miss the very well constructed homes of Utah let the you built. Southern contractors have no clue on how to build houses. You are an excellent builder. Very nice job.

[@brendantolman2607]

@StudPack love this central shutoff detail early in the video. Would be great in the main house

[@JV-pu8kx]

The recessed floor and drains for the mechanical room, too.

[@jw8927]

My last home I built in 2012, I incorporated the drain in the utility room and also did a water closet outside attached to house for water heaters/water softener . No worries about flooding from a broken water heater or washer.

[@lelandlewis7207]

If more builders would think like her, houses would be better and so would customer satisfaction. What many business owners don't realize is that by doing it right, it may be a bit more costly upfront, but less expensive in the long run due to less warrantee work and the job going well all the way through. I have a saying about many business owners, "They only see the dollar in front of them, not the $100 saved down the road."

[@danmerillat]

it's all a numbers game. Rhymes with doctor norton (to pick a particularly egregious example) builds like crap but wagers a large enough percentage will last until the warranty period expires. Even if they have to repair some their beancounters figured out the money saved on the ones that squeak past the finish line make it worthwhile. And of course they fight every claim tooth and nail to discourage people making them pay for their mistakes.

[@tommycollier9172]

The cleanest job site I've ever seen, Thanks for sharing

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

Stephanie is a rockstar for this and must have an awesome crew. She is definitely making her dad proud. 👍👍

[@russellrobert6084]

Amazing work, love the details, thank you for taking the time to share..(:

[@ReflectedMiles]

My old woodstove is controlled by phone, also. I just text whoever's turn it is to bring in the wood and stoke the fire, and voila! I'm sure it's a much cheaper option for the same result. 😊

[@tedecker3792]

My kind of thinking!

[@auntbeth6794]

Ha ! Tradition upgraded by modern tec.

[@furrycircuitry2378]

HAHA! good comment man!!

[@chrisnolin3039]

Agreed. I don't want everything modernized and controlled via phone. Just one more fail point.

[@knightwolf3511]

@@chrisnolin3039 it's good if it's a tool but it really depends on the company like my govee space heater it has buttons but i can control it by phone as well use a govee thermostat to set a temperature and have it automatically turn off at that set temp so instead of running 24/7, it will also turn off after 24 hours if left on

[@lornacy]

Great builder, great video! Martha Rose in Washington is a green builder who does some thoughtful things as well. Thank you for saying "Female Builder." Although we shouldn't have to and it is a bit awkward and contrived, it helps make people think. Someday the industry will be more balanced.

[@denisefrandsen5106]

Ya some day, when women make the CHOICE to be in construction. I've been in construction and design myself, it's not exclusive of women, but until we realize that just because the construction industry is not excluding women, but that women consistently CHOSE nursing and education, we can expect that all of a sudden one day there will be a great shift in percentage of women in construction.

[@lornacy]

@@denisefrandsen5106 That's a good point. There were definitely times for me that it was awkward and unpleasant to be the only female on a site. There was one time a company let me go because of what they thought women "can't" do. All that said, I worked for decades in construction. It is absolutely a valid choice for women.

[@denisefrandsen5106]

@@lornacy you bring good points too. Sorry you were let go for invalid reasons. I really do hope all the girls that want to pursue construction or the like get the opportunity and have the courage. Though I have had a very positive experience in my career, I have also removed myself from opportunities that I didn't have the courage for.

[@chaseweeks2708]

I wonder if it wouldn't be an even better method to chalk line everything out, grease pencil or sharpie labels and details, and then spray over them with a clearcoat spray instead. Seems to me it would make for perfectly sharp details that will also last, at least through construction.

[@Ilove3SGTE]

That's what I was thinking. Just to make it more accurate.

[@MrDflores1]

The video did mention that they snap out chalklines then use color coded paint instead of the clear like you suggest. This makes a lot of sense in her use case. Thin chalk lines would be nearly impossible for her clients to pick out and distinguish when they are walking through the building to see if there are any necessary changes before it gets built out.

[@brendancurtin679]

I think the much thicker lines of spray paint are much more visible. It seems to me that the lines are more as a back up so that somebody doing something else (eg, a tradesman) doesn't make a mistake of putting something too low/high or wrong side or what have you. I don't think the cabinet installers are likely to go in and go completely off spray paint lines and not consult the blue prints/design plans and double check measurements (at least not for a house this high-end, run by someone so detail-oriented).

[@chaseweeks2708]

@@brendancurtin679 perhaps then the order could be reversed and the chalk line snapped on top of the paint so that both the general and exact locations are visible. Then just a quick clear over the top

[@brendancurtin679]

@@chaseweeks2708definitely. I actually started to say something along those lines in my original comment, but my comment was getting too long. But yes, you could definitely do that, especially if you're a GC doing spec homes or something and don't consistently have the same subs. Taking the extra time to mark everything out using both methods is probably some worthwhile QC when you have different people working for you all the time.

[@crabkilla]

The framer did some nice work! Excellent details from this builder!

[@jpdavis129]

Specifying that it was a woman builder made me want to watch it more! A woman's perspective and eye for the little things is special, and I learned a TON in this video from what she had to offer. Great video, and this build of hers and its details is one of the best I have ever seen

[@funtimesatbeaverfalls]

A Woman's perspective is only good at the mall when buying clothes.

[@man-observing-world]

Excellent video, it’s so obvious how much she really cares about her work, I bet she is great to work with too.

[@kenbrown2808]

the best cabinet layout I've seen, they chalklined the cabinets, and then put clear coat over the chalklines to keep them from wearing off.

[@TheForgottenMan270]

They didn't put a clear coat. They sprayed the lines with spray paint. The lines just appeared through the paint.

[@kenbrown2808]

@TheForgottenMan270 i didn't realize you work with me. I'm pretty sure the can said clear, though.

[@TERHUNE_METHOD]

I really like that with the bringing all of the water to one spot. We used to bring the main for the house in under the kitchen sink, or in some other very easier to reach an obvious spot so that all the water could be turned off to the house in one location, you could do that under the kitchen sink the way that you have the layout set up

[@KartTrackReviews]

Oh yes, my favorite MALE KZbin channel showing his favorite FEMALE builder. Thank you for sharing.

[@DASHwithAllen]

Right! Click-bait title to get the masses to check it out. I don't agree with labeling because neither is better than another due to gender, only experience matters so he really could have just said "builder in Utah" but hey I guess the title worked to get the views so who am I to judge I guess lol

[@DASHwithAllen]

@LincolnHawk-bk5yr nope, just implying gender has nothing to do with being a builder since I never mentioned good or bad builder. I think the way she and her team has marked the layout is a wonderful idea and shows that she is good at her job since you obviously want to know my opinion.

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

@@DASHwithAllen I agree with you about her layout. I just thought it was funny in that you figured her gender had nothing to do with her skill. I simply countered with the fact that her region had nothing to do with her skill either. Don't worry about it. I was just pointing out the irony of it.

[@DASHwithAllen]

@@LincolnHawk-bk5yr I'm a little confused, are you saying her gender does matter? Or are you just being redundant and pointing out other things that don't matter? I feel like maybe we're trying to make the same point (forever an optimist) but it can be difficult at times with people using sarcasm and half-truths on the internet that would clearly convey a message in person but text doesn't really carry emotion very well. In any case my point was that gender and you can say region, religion, race etc don't make a difference in the skill, that education, knowledge and experience is what matters. The title could've said "Brilliant Builder" and would've been accurate and grabbing as well but identity politics was chosen sadly.

[@XSR_RUGGER]

@@LincolnHawk-bk5yrI took your statement as an innocent joke because they used "Utah" as the descriptor that differentiated the video rather than female. Either way, you guys worked it out like most conversations should be. A tip of the hat to both of you.

[@mikelastname]

This is why I always go looking for people better than me to work with. I love seeing how highly skilled people, like Matt and Stephanie, go about their business and if I don't learn something new from them everyday, then I am surprised.

[@rutontuton]

It's obvious she grew up in the business, she may be young but she really knows her stuff!

[@boulderbite]

Noticed that builders that mark out casework / doors and other things on the floors do better in the long run. I remember striking chalk lines as a kid with my family as we built things, now to see builders take it to the next level is so much reassuring.

[@kenbrown2808]

another great place for a built in cavity is behind the range. gives plenty of room for cords or gas flex, on stoves that are built with a 100% flat back.

[@rickwoodmeister2088]

How about behind the refrigerator so it doesn't stick out so much.

[@kenbrown2808]

@Navy1977if I build a house, I'm going to have the pantry behind the refrigerator and an open portal so I can have double sided cabinets between the pantry and kitchen. I'll also have a heat pump water heater in the pantry, so it keeps it chilled. - and the water heater and the fridge can boost each other.

[@kenbrown2808]

@Navy1977I've been in a house or two, and gotten ideas.

[@kenbrown2808]

@Navy1977I also try to keep track of the bad ideas. half of good construction work is knowing what NOT to do.

[@jaybee3165]

greetings matt. love you chanel. stephanie is smart. plumbing companies that I've worked for use this trick with gas fireplaces & outdoor fire features- remote locate the shut off for ease of access. I've done something similar- I plumbed a house that had a built in fridge- the adjoining room was the laundry. so I put a recessed box with a 1/2" ball valve that kills pressure from there- as well as an ice maker box behind the built in fridge... I like the under cabinet trick though- NICE. on many occasions, I've had dishwashers remote located. I just ran 3/4" pex for the discharge, either through studs or under sub-floor, along with 1/2" hot water feed. one company I worked for? he did the coolest thing. he ran the cold pex trunk line the usual central location laid out for the shortest run of the trunk line. on the hot though- he'd have us follow a path that takes the hot trunk line DIRECTLY to each shower or tub and of course- fairly close to the lavatories. then, at the last, furthest fixture- we didn't just drop to 1/2" & terminate- we'd reduce to 3/4" and continue that back to the water heater- RETURN LOOP. that way- if they opt for a return pump- hot water is always 1 or 2 seconds away when you turn on a lav. or shower. GENIUS.

[@hampyonce]

She's awesome. Impresses me more every time I see her. Women should build more of our housing. Quality would improve 22% on day 30.

[@stevenmiller6725]

How did you come up with 22 percent? Could be 24 percent😂. Biggest problem with quality is that the majority of houses aim for the bottom on quality to maximize profit margin. This is obviously not a cheap small tract house so owner is actually giving her a chance to show her excellence.

[@JohanCody]

She’s not going to sleep with you bro.

[@hampyonce]

@@JohanCody Wasn't the goal, doosh. I want her to build houses for me.

[@sethdistler5332]

Lol women would increase productivity? 😂

[@hampyonce]

@@sethdistler5332 Brush up on your reading comprehension.

[@bartroberts1514]

You could project floorplans onto the surfaces as you chalk and paint, for extra confidence that the plans match.

[@treepop1550]

Love the channel !! Great building information and techniques! That's alot of square feet!! There seems to be many VERY large homes 5hat are being built across the country and they leave a large environmental footprint - not just when they are built but throughout decades ! Many people who own such expensive homes often have multiple homes that are not occupied all the time which is wasteful ! In my opinion these large homes magnify the increasing wealth gap in our country ! This is America and you should be able to build a large house if you want to ,however, there should be an extra tax in addition to property taxes for these huge homes to disincentivise the waste and energy footprint that they create ! We seem to worship excess in our society ! How much granite is shipped all over the world so everyone can have a granite countertop only to be broken up and put in the landfill at the next kitchen remodel ! Wealthy home owners get government subsidized home insurance for their beachfront homes that taxpayers pay for( john stossel reported on this years ago on 20/20). Yes,it creates jobs but that doesn't mean it makes sense ! Detroit could produce gas guzzling hummers instead of chevy malibus and it would create jobs but that doesn't mean it would make sense to do so ! As we frequently drive from pa. To nc. On route 15 we see alot of mcmansions and it sure makes you wonder who lives in these homes ?! What kind of country do we want our grandchildren to live in !? I'm all for new energy saving products (if one can afford them) but these huge homes are way beyond practicality and common sense. It would be nice to know the total square feet of these homes and their projected value but i wouldn't expect that to be revealed for privacy reasons ! Sorry for venting but some trends in our country are very concerning and unfair to the middle class as the extremists on both sides seem to get all the attention as our politicians seem to like it ! Just sayin !

[@scottverge938]

We're eventually going to reach a point where we realize that just because you can afford something doesn't mean you should be able to get it. Having wealth as the only limit to your footprint on the ecosystem is a terrible long term plan for humanity and society.

[@EOTG_AK]

7:19 why did they put the 2x4s inline with the existing studs? Wood is a poor insulator so offsetting the 2x6 and 2x4 framing would have allowed them to create a fully insulated thermal break.

[@DuncanCunningham]

nice process... but only millionaires get this level of build. I try to do this myself as I'm the home owner and can't afford to gamble on a builder not doing it right, so I love Matt's work as he teaches all of us poor people attempt this for ourselves.

[@metalboxman99]

Yeah right?? How many thousands of sq ft is this place?

[@davidmiller6010]

That's about the size and complexity of the houses I used to project manage for my former boss before I retired. Always had a blast building those big complicated ones!

[@atlanteum]

It's called "Wayne Manor"?? Boy... I can't wait to see what she did with the cave downstairs!!

[@GoCoyote]

This really drives home the importance of how the experience and ability of the builder is in educating the owner/s and tradespeople in ways to achieve a truly functional home that is more pleasant to live in. Stephanie is someone I would want to have build my dream home. One of my pet peeves as an electrician is the height of light switches. I generally set the center of the box at 42" above the finished floor, as this is a height where most peoples hands naturally are most comfortable when reaching for light switches. It also makes it easier for children to reach them.

[@UnkleBen]

damn! wish i had ever worked for a builder so conscious of all the trades! most foreman are trained to be looking for mistakes, not proactively prevent them from happening, brilliant! too bad they're in utah, brrrrr!

[@alexhelwig982]

I have a gripe with CAvity Sliders. I put 4 of them in my house I built for myself about two years ago. I have one of them that was open about 6" and had a 60lb dog come running through it and broke the guide. I think that's understandable. I don't expect a guide to withstand that impact. My problem is with the guides design. It is a plastic piece that fits into an aluminum plate that then slides into a grove in the bottom track. I ordered a new plastic guide then pulled the door and tne went to try to get the plate out so I could change out the guide. Well apparently that's not an option. Once the finish floor is in place there is no getting out the plate that holds the plastic guide. I couldn't believe it. This is a part that is going to need to be rep;aced every so often and there is no way to replace it. Emailed Cavity Sliders and they confirmed that I have to remove the finished floor to slide out that plate and change the guide. Come on! That is the dumbest thing I have heard of. JUst make that plate so it doesn't slide in the track! Come up with some other way of attaching it. This is the only part in the door frame that I can see that will ever need replacing and there is no way to replace it! STill a WAY better door frame than any others out there but this is a huge design flaw

[@carolday3381]

Building a house now and man wish i had done the sunken utility room. One thing I did, but I dont think was done here was I have a drain in my laundry room floor so if the front load washer pops it’s magnetic door seal and spooges I can sweep it down the drain asap instead of it spilling out and pouring down the floor vents or into the hall way etc. it also means if I ever get a dog I could add a handheld to the laundry sink hook up and wash off muddy feet right at the back door as the laundry room is right there so no wet muddy paws on my hardwood further in the house. It’s a small budget conscious build. I love the thicker walls I have to make do with code minimum 2x4. I wish I had that sub floor. Mine is particle board got rained on a lot, and the one bedroom wiggles under my weight and it’s supposed to get hardwood. Hmmm.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Does your floor slope toward your drain? I’ve thought about a drain in the laundry, but wondered if you needed a sloping floor to make it work properly.🤗❤️🐝

[@xdrag4854]

Stephanie has great insight when building custom homes. This should be the industry standard when building custom homes. Beautiful and smart, Stephanie is a awesome builder.

[@robertmooberry725]

Won't the lines on the floor and wall get covered up by dry wall and flooring before the cabinets are installed? I'm not a builder. Hopefully this isn't a dumb question.

[@stevenmarxs374]

Tell me you have an unlimited budget without saying it

[@kingdomdestined-08]

I've been in residential building for 40 years and I've never seen such attention to details like this company uses! Great work!

[@0my]

Is it normal to have that standing water on the raw flooring like that?

[@kingdomdestined-08]

@@0my It's because they put an opening for a pipe through the roof when it was raining

[@oatlord]

That bundled idea is one of those "why did no one think of this yet? "

[@kenbrown2808]

I like it except for the bundling. they should be racked nicely so it will be easy to put a manifold in.

[@YouToobeism]

Thoughtful tips from Stephanie. An addition that I wish I had done on my home when building; add backing framing: - at each end of closets to provide a solid attachment for clothes rods, - at base of short, less than 16 inch wide walls to help anchor baseboard (reducing the need for, as my dad used to say, 1/2" putty), - in first frame bay at top and bottom of stairs to give the finish carpenter ample area to anchor hand rails. And lastly, be a stickler with the drywallers to avoid over mudding the base of walls, especially at the bottom of outside corners to prevent having to make every baseboard cut an ever-varying compound miter to handle out-of-plumb, out-of-square drywall.

[@mrmicro22]

There used to be a commercial where a boy was telling his grandpa about his Jewish friend while they were fishing. The grandpa gently told him if he was really his friend, he'd just call him his friend. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

[@alexc4300]

I get it, but not giving kudos where it’s due just perpetuates the status quo: not recognizing that women often have to work twice as hard to be just equal (and have to cook dinner when they get home). There will come a time when a woman builder is just a builder. But that time is not now - they’re still a relative rarity and exposure is helpful.

[@jeffa847]

Every house I've ever lived in northern climates have had water on the exterior walls. Kind of amazing to hear a builder say 'the designer wanted this so we adapted it and made it wouldn't freeze easily' I've had builders argue with me about it. They don't think there's anything wrong with it.

[@jeremygallimore3042]

I am a plumber in the sale lake area and I hear this a lot about putting water in an exterior wall. We as plumbers are actually bound by the IPC code to not put water in exterior walls in our climate zone. What a great solution and work around for her clients. It will definitely pass inspection

[@jeffa847]

@@jeremygallimore3042 When did that become part of the code?! I swear...I find the dumbest most belligerent of contractors in every trade to ask questions of or do work for me. I really don't know what I am doing wrong. You don't happen to know how I should figure out what a bluish buildup is from my water do you? It started first in the back bathroom toilet and then started slightly around more faucets. Like if there is drip there will be blue spot. It seems to be a different amount of blue in different areas of the house. Copper pipes were new in 1999.

[@raisethereef]

You will find water on exterior walls all over Salt Lake and surrounding areas. Even on brand new builds. It’s not against code.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

I extensively renovated a poorly insulated community hall, and built a commercial kitchen. The first kitchen design had a lot of plumbing in the exterior wall, but I suddenly had second thoughts. It was an accident waiting to happen. I started all over, and flipped the design so all the plumbing was relocated to the interior walls. A smart move. Two years later the furnace failed at minus 30C and everything survived long enough to get that unit repaired. No damage.

[@mikepaulus4766]

I'm looking to build in Tennessee and I will not have plumbing in exterior walls there. I have several friends who deal with freezing issues and I don't want to.

[@snowgorilla9789]

WOW THAT IS SUPER IMPRESSIVE, some great simple time/money saving tips. Save the "that's not what I envisioned moment/s"

[@AnalysisMedia]

Super smart. I like the how organized and detailed she is. She seems like a trustworthy builder for sure!

[@brentw9809]

Great video but your camera person should zoom in to show details

[@ericswain4177]

Nice Work Stephanie Dailey good to see a nice clean work site it is a good indicator of professionalism, Mapping the floor is a must these days for Cabs and Door swings etc... in custom homes so subs, builders and clients can review and change if needed or wanted. Saw some stubouts for Pex, Not sold on Pex plumbing for longevity and durability, ya it is easy to run and connect and is considerably cheaper than copper in a lot of cases. A home is a big investment, especially a custom home, don't skimp if you do not need to.

[@bikesnacks]

Next week "5 tricks i learned from this black builder"

[@MrJohnBos]

I want to move to Utah so Stephanie can build me my dream house. Great building tips, thanks Stephanie.

[@ecoheliguy]

Great video, terrible title

[@glojoy]

Came here to say the same thing! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 As if women aren’t “smart” builders otherwise 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@elizabethJ2537]

Would love a walkthrough at the end of this build to see how the features look when complete 🙏🏼😃

[@uninfamous]

Instagram is a non-starter for me. Wished she was on KZbin.

[@Eric-xp1kl]

Wow, amazing build details! Great job!

[@conradrichard1492]

Think about it, go back to other videos or in future videos put "male builder."

[@BDavidHome]

I am impressed, Ms Stephany, and have recorded most of these ideas for my next build!

[@anonymous..-]

Next up: 7 things I learned from this Furry builder.

[@bellaherna1]

😂😂😂

[@borabora4480]

it is a whole lot easier to add these details when you have a significant budget to support it. It still requires great installation. great job.

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

*w o m a n* or "builder", please.

[@TheRealScooterGuy]

It will be a great day for women when a headline for a video like this might say, "7 Things I Learned from this Builder in Utah"

[@vapeurdepisse]

Trans builder next

[@bikesnacks]

Unironically yeah, best electrician we've had is a trans person

[@patrickday4206]

Trans builder sounds like someone that builds transformers 😂

[@billybike57]

Wow 🤯 Awesome job and great tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@Roger-og2ty]

A lot of fantastic ideas, love the shut off valves in the kitchen love the shower without the curb and the master bath as well as the nightstand build out As far as the paint lines on the floors, great idea, I’ve actually done the same, but ran a string line down the exact lines of the cabinetry, and then sprayed painted the lines with a string down. Let the paint dry and took up the string line. you have a very fine, sharp, defining line Exactly where things will go. I did this a lot in commercial work that made a far easier for all the trades to come in and understand exactly what was going on.

[@iansheffer6591]

I think calling her a “female builder” is perfectly acceptable in an industry and profession primarily dominated by males. It was not done to degrade her by any means, but rather to bring to light how amazing her skill set is how she is quite the diamond in the rough. Matt, I support the title of you’re video and understand your intentions. And Stephanie, you are amazing and may even be better than Matt! Have her on the show kore often!!

[@funtimesatbeaverfalls]

I don't see anything "amazing". I know hammer hands that know more, but they are male so libtards would find that offensive somehow.

[@radodrill]

Love the attention to detail; definitely a lot of useful info for when I build my house

[@anonymoususer6512]

Just wrapped up the world of concrete convention one of the best ideas I saw there was a robot printer connected to a total station it can print out the entire blueprint and layout on the floor to actual size and placement. No more messing with chalk lines. Spendy but excellent idea for minimizing screwups and bad measuring

[@briha3142]

Non-standard countertop heights, means custom appliances are required, since off-the-shelf appliances at Home Depot or Lowes are typically at 36” height, right?!? Or are the typical stoves or dishwashers put on a raised platform? Just trying to wrap my brain around that idea of 39” or 42” countertop heights, since I am in the process of building my own house, right now! Thanks for posting, Matt! Love your videos!

[@denisefrandsen5106]

Fillers and platforms is how I would do it, as a previous cabinet designer. However on stoves it's most likely their adjustable feet will take care of the height, especially to the 39"

[@ThatBlob-jh5gn]

Can we see it when it's done?

[@daviddeaton1575]

❤ Like your chanel love that you go to other builders sites and see the technics they use building also 😊 Doing this no doubt puts you way above other builders

[@choimdachoim9491]

Lots of impressive details here. The one that pleases me the most is all the fire-blocking installed at the same height. I've chalked out appliances and cabinets, etc. on slabs before and covered the lines with a spray clear-coat. Makes changes easier to mark out. I love her door-jamb and 12 foot wall solution. Architecturally the front of the house is interesting but not overdone. EDIT: Okay. After reading lots of comments I see lots of people know the clear-coat trick.

[@quattrocity9620]

Very thoughtful builder, love it! Thanks for sharing this.