SURPRISING my Mom with her FINISHED Tiny House

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[@arlenemachado951]

Your mom is the envy of all moms and grandmas. To come alongside and support, love-on and bless her children and grandson with her own private quarters, is a dream! Enjoy every visit “mom”!!! 👩🏻‍🦳🍼

[@PeasCyberDancer]

SOOOOOO true, to around your grandchildren is my life's desire

[@mjmcinnespoems]

❤

[@ffisher8774]

Not sure why, but you tube is not letting me give "thumbs up". Yours is not the only channel that I can't thumbs up.

[@jeffblank9915]

Every hiccups from now on should have the audio of Oliver saying uh-oh

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Yes!! 😂

[@Lord9Genesis]

This! More Oliver sound effects! 👶

[@jlfdep]

@@AmbitionStrikes Do you prompt him to grin on demand?! The young fella has natural charm and charisma! ;-) Glad he and you are all ok.

[@henriks5008]

Or NOT!

[@puckman]

That home is perfect. Its all anyone really needs. A bed, a place to sit, a place to cook and a place to wash yourself. Its so perfect.

[@postersm7141]

Couldn’t agree more. I’m jealous I would love to have that. All the nice finishings nice HVAC etc..

[@andrewpinson1268]

In plumbing always have about two spare couplings at least in case you need to CUT tubing rather than construction material.

[@defuller1]

Courtney, when I'm working with paper tape, I keep a bucket of water nearby and dip every piece in the water, and squeegee it off between two fingers as I pull it out of the bucket. I never get bubbles. I'm sure someone will chime in to say why that's not right, but it works for me! (Besides, this is a what-I-do comment, not a how-to comment. 😅)

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

Wet sponge 🧽 works great

[@terrygreer6013]

Your mom is a doll. Proves the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.

[@Matt-bj6cy]

Looks fantastic, and your mother was so surprised and she looked so very happy. She needs chairs and table on the porch for evenings to look out. You guys did a great job, as always.

[@peterunderlin8966]

Simply amazing, not to mention Oliver is the cutest baby ever.

[@user-vc5vi2we3u]

The Tiny house turned out beautiful, I hope Oliver is okay he is just the cutest little boy. 💯

[@anthonywilson2346]

The tiny house is just a work of art😊🇬🇧

[@BigHeinen]

Cortney, as a home taught DIY'er I found that a dedicated corner trowel for mudding and taping is invaluable. They are very inexpensive and make that inside corner job SOOOO much easier.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

I’ll have to give that a try next time!

[@postersm7141]

As someone who used to do construction including drywall years ago, I could not agree more.

[@marjoriehill9243]

You guys knocked it out of the park with this build! Amazing finishes, great space-saving touches-all so good. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey! 👏🏻

[@unSteerable256]

Family is EVERYTHING....having a place for them to hang out.... priceless. Great job on the tiny house .

[@davidanalyst671]

My family is not everything. My family is evil

[@DudeTubing]

Very true. I just wish my family was this connected. Most of my family won't have anything to do with me.

[@MrBenglew]

@@DudeTubing I am also in the same boat and I realise no family is perfect and have their own unique quirks but I realise I can’t please everyone they dont want to communicate then that’s their drama to overcome

[@branch_ranch]

Courtney's mom is a silver fox! ❤️

[@x35mmman]

wondering is she single.......

[@iamkid_a]

the family resemblance is so strong!!

[@l-l-l-l-l-l-l]

@@iamkid_a we can clearly see the mannerism they both shared.

Courtney is her Mini Me, just not mini. 💃

[@jimothy_park]

@@squarebodySea_seabro chill

[@marshalltille7770]

When you flushed that toilet, it reminded me of an old picture. A family in the 1950’s were ecstatic about their first TV set.

[@roniwerner4598]

Everything looks fabulous ❤

[@bc-guy852]

Phenomenal! Incredible teamwork, ingenuity and result. What a lucky Mom. Congratulations you two. You hit the trifecta - built this beautiful tiny home, surprised your Mom and made content all at the same time. I'm so glad Oliver is okay!

[@martyhanks5977]

Bro...Pro Tip: open the shower head cap plug, to release the trapped air and move the shower valve through Open/Closed cycles while its open and leaking into your pan. In this way you can remove trapped air that will give you a "False Positive" water test. After air is purged, then tighten the shower head cap/plug. THEN..,you can say//know that you have no leaks or not. Cool looking space FoSho!

[@jamesgaul1022]

Great job on building the tiny house for Courtney's mom. What a project. Hope Oliver is feeling better. He's a precious little guy.

[@rmmccoy51]

Oh my, there was so much GOOD stuff in this video. They are always better when both of you are available to be on the build. The comedy just goes so much higher. And it is so entertaining when one of you makes a mistake. There is never any doubt that you will recover and the recovery will be done with a smile and laughter. I love you guys. The urgent care event with Oliver struck a memory with me. I think our young one was around three when we went through a similar situation. It was rush to the ER, get him checked, and all is well. So glad it worked out that way for you.

[@anthonydavis2865]

You two make a great team. Keep up the great work. Glad Oliver is ok. Praying for you all.

[@danieloliver20]

Great job, crew of two. Courtney, next time you do a small mud/taping job, try adding a "hot mix" to the mud. Depending on temp and humidity, mix by adding some water and use your choice of a 10 to 20 minute dry powered joint compound to the regular premix compound. Apply it fast, then smooth and "wet sand" with a sanding sponge. You can feather out smooth as it "kicks off"... I've used this technique for years on small and larger jobs. It's fast, one day(hours), and NO sanding or dust! 💪🏻

[@lyndaboonstra5605]

Do you have a link to a tutorial for this? Or would you make us a tutorial?

[@Jimbo65203]

Mother and mother-in-law houses, and add-on apartments are an ancient tradition, and good to see it continue.

[@fratomdev]

Your Mom is a knockout.

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Surprising your mom with her finished tiny house is such a heartwarming and thoughtful gesture. It’s clear how much love and effort you put into making her dream come true, creating a space that reflects her wishes and your dedication. This moment is a beautiful testament to your bond and the joy of seeing loved ones happy. And I am Floating Village Life.

[@travisbohannontboogleplano6751]

What a beautiful tiny home. You two have such amazing skills in building things, but kudos on your editing. It's like watching a movie! Smooth transitions from scene to scene and great music. Makes watching your channel so much more entertaining than many others I watch. Congratulations on the completion of another exciting project for Courtney's Mom. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@sellC1964]

Courtney and her mom both share beauty!

[@repatch43]

Love it! For those who can't even fit that little vanity, another option is to get a toilet with a sink integrated. Very common in Japan. Benefit is the water used in the sink goes into the toilet tank for flushing, so super water saving too!

[@jillrector7176]

You two can achieve ANYTHING together, with Olly’s help!!

[@MarkFlucke]

the white corkscrew inserts are GREAT-(pro tip: saves a step) just spin you #2 driver tip into the drywall - then put the anchor in the depression/hole-BAM- makes you faster and the boss is Happy!

[@PeasCyberDancer]

love what you did for your mom, your child will love his nana as do my 3 grandboys

[@vaughnhickman2886]

I've come to appreciate what pulls me into your channel. The How-To's are great, but your dynamic as a couple is cathartic (for me). Then there's Oliver: "Uh-oh!" Not "Mama" or "Dada"..."Uh-oh!" Please don't change.

[@MrKnotWright]

Courtney you should try sponge sanding the drywall much, no dust.

[@dalemcleod542]

Good Sunday morning Cortney and Riley. Mom’s tiny house is coming along nicely. Good job on the bath plumbing Riley personally I can’t never get plumbing to line up perfectly in wall. I’ve been refurbishing my duplex for past few months between student tenants, replacing commodes, flooring painting etc.. . Such a pain getting down on knees when older. Great seeing younger folks getting things done. Remember those days it was fun. Enjoy and cherish your time together. Oliver’s is precious, Riley junior. lol. Cortney, you are the best partner for all these projects. You guys are great together. Have a great Sunday.

[@larryoczkowski3493]

You both did an excellent job, start to finish. Thanks for taking us on another journey. Bet Mom is even more excited knowing you put so much effort into her castle.

[@brennz64]

Fantastic job guys. I always love your work. Courtney Im a Carpenter and drywall specialist here in New Zealand. When I first started plastering I often had issues with Tape bubbling. So its not just you. Feel free to totally imurse any of your precut tape lengths in water...just shake off the excess. That will help you get a really good bond with the mud. Just be a little gentle when using a broadknife to do internal corners as you can easily cut the tape. Using an internal corner trowel is a good idea. Once youve been doing it for a while you'll get the hang of dry taping...its all about Mud consistancy 😊....oh and I too...even a professional....has screwed into an open a cavity slider ...more than once 😂 All the best...keep up the awesome work 😊

[@postersm7141]

28:50 that’s actually a great tip. I would usually use a small punch or something similar to put a hole and then install the anchor, but using the screw would work perfectly. I’ll have to try that next time.

[@monghuz]

Next time you have to drill holes into a tile, I highly suggest to use the glass/tile drill bit. It has an arrow shape head and you can drill with low RPM and don't use hammer function with your drill.

[@TheGREENERSide]

So glad to hear that Oliver is okay! This project is simply beautiful!!

[@househen1]

Beautiful! What a gift for your Mom. If I were your Mom I would take advantage of the new digs just to spend time with my Grandson. It’s a win/win for everyone!!❤

[@Woodbrew]

Such an incredible build! I would be on that porch every morning sipping some coffee🌄

[@AC-pr9vr]

The tiny house turned out awesome!

[@defuller1]

Riley, when I was a young man, an older man on a job site saw me tapping in an anchor with my drill battery and he said, "You realized that's the most expensive hammer you own!"

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Yep, you deff dont want to jar your li-ion battery like that.

[@garmir]

@@lawrencedavidson6195and yet probably everybody that owns a cordless drill or driver is guilty of doing this exact thing at least once😅. And then the hammer drill was born 😬

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

@@garmir not me, not even once..

[@pbpx]

Jokes on him. Now we have titanium hammers.

[@fredio54]

That man did not know about the Stiletto range :-)

[@andrewpinson1268]

A little humor - I think - Oliver learning the right words for watching Riley working = Uhooh.

[@kearnsey64]

Outstanding work folks!! Courtney's mom really could be her slightly older sister!❤❤❤

[@PhilipScareine]

Thank you very much for a finished product there are so many KZbin channels out there to do all the construction and do all the outside work some of the inside work but they never show the finished job thank you very much beautiful I can see your mom is very happy I would be too thank you again Phillip

[@charlesurrea1451]

When I put paper into corners on drywall, I stuff it in with a 4-in paintbrush. It keeps me from tearing the paper and matches the Contours nicely. Time to start planning a play area for the boy, he looks like he's getting mobile.🏃 Red Dwarf fans are we?

[@denniswray470]

You guys have done a truly remarkable job of that tiny home for your mum well done you must be really proud of your mum's reaction.

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

Beautiful JOB on mom's mini home and new bath WOW it is beautiful. Excellent work you two munchkins. Baby is absolutely darling!!! God Bless you ALL!!!

[@howardcrane5902]

What a beautiful gift for your beautiful mother!

[@janetkoball44]

Congrats to you both! I could see the happiness radiate from your mom. She will be so comfy cozy. This is great.

[@bstiger6482]

To solve the problem with the long pipe, just cut the pipe into smaller sections and add a coupling. Simple, if you think about it, and keeps from cutting a good stud in half.

[@wallykramer7566]

Courtney: Thank you for awakening my interest in Redheads! I was unaware of much of the _redness_ in the world. After a few years of watching you and being very impressed with your skills and incredible appearance, it has made me notice other redheads. Like Donna in the TV series _Suits_ and other standout performers.

[@jimdelong949]

So happy for your mom. Thanks Riley for such an awesome gift for her.

[@evah787]

Love how the bed comes down....too easy!😊🇦🇺

[@a.life.reimagined]

Awe, don’t think I will ever have a home. Everyone is too broke todo something nice like your doing for your mom. She’s going to love it❤❤❤

[@cedricderricott9897]

I have been watching your guys content for over a year & I am amazed at how much you have accomplished as well as how awesome you 2 work together. You have a beautiful family & keep the great content flowing! Congrats my triple trio. ❤️‍🔥🙏💯✈️

[@judyrowen9194]

This is a great job on Mom's cabin. Goodness what a beautiful she has!

[@Vikingza]

To pressure test your water system in the container, you should have taken a hydraulics pumps for water, a valve and a pressure gauge and then pumped up the pressure on the gauge and piping system to double its working pressure and the locked it off with the valve and left it for 24 hours. If the pressure held, then you know that your installation has no leaks. I would also suggest doing a log book for your container cabin where all maintenance it logged in so you haver a record of what was done when, it will be use full when coming to finding issues.

[@lgrantnelson2863]

Excellent job. Good to see the little guy is better and mom is happy with her new home. Keep up the good work.

[@lynnemac1402]

Wow the tiny container home is stunning, very elegant. You two are so skilled it is really amazing what you have done. Pleased Oliver is doing good, lovely to see him standing up, cant believe where the time has gone though x

[@Mounty621]

That is such a fantastic place you have built for your mom. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching all the progress along the way. Thanks for sharing!

[@larrymiller4]

If you tape corners (and who doesn't?) get an inside corner taping tool. Also, have a small bucket of water to run your tape through before folding it for the corner. I just run the length, whatever length I'm working with, of the tape through the water before embedding it into the pre-mudded surface, first tapping it in by hand so it won't move when I apply the tool to it. It takes some practice to get good at it, but it also takes an extra coat of mud because the tape-mud combo sticks out past the board surface. Also, use a large hand sponge available at the big box as an alternative to sanding.

[@scottgudell3635]

Courtney, don’t be shy putting a little more compound in your corners and seams so you have something to push your tape into. Then be sure to push it in and wipe off excess. You do a great job taping.

[@ericmerkkey6641]

While working on a house in NM. We had to set up 2 shower stalls and I used this same technique with the shower bases with the added step of putting plastic down between the wood and foam. Then set the base on and weighted it down. This made an exact profile fit but still removable.

[@RichardRTR]

Great job with the container. Milwaukee make a hollow diamond bit for drilling tiles which is started at 45 degrees to the wall and then bought up to vertical as it digs in. I also spray water on to help. The drill is not set to hammer. It’s the best way I’ve found to do it, but it’s one of my least favourite jobs. Thanks for your channel.

[@Ervan-l9v]

Fantastic build. You two are a great pair and able to tackle almost anything and do it well. The creative element of your channel is most enjoyable. I really appreciate good craftsmanship and you provide that with very little compromise. This was a good beginning for my Sunday morning. Keep up the good work and take care of that little guy. he looks like a miniature Riley.

[@kennethgibbons366]

Really you two are so amazing... I look forward every week to see whats new. Courtney your mum must be feel so special with what you have done for her. Pleased that whatever Oliver had has been fixed... kids are always throwing worries our way. So looking forward to whats on the agenda.

[@WeAreStrongwithJesus]

This made me cry. Gods bless you all. ❤

[@lambobuilder]

Fantastic job! Thanks for taking on the journey. Great flush!

[@greyman1k]

Well done, young Padewans! Every one of your vids brings smiles to my old face. Rock-ON🤘

[@sambryant5662]

The in-law tiny house turned out beautifully. I loved it when Oliver said, "Uh-oh.", when you mentioned going tile shopping.

[@codemonkey2k5]

When you use a whole saw, if at all possible, once the bit comes out the other side, move the drill to that side and go back the other direction. You get a cleaner whole and it is easier to get the chunk out of the whole saw.

[@Matt-dd8rc]

When you have drywall that won't fit through the doorway/stairs/opening, you can score only the back and fold it, don't cut the front paper. Unfold in the room and so long as the wall is flat you don't have to tape another joint.

[@BobSmith-wh9hz]

A damp sponge with a bucket of water works well to smooth (sand) the mud for small jobs. No dust.

[@Lordmalik13]

I love you guy's dynamic, you guys have fun together and it shows, You look like your mom Courtney. Your hair looked great 29:39. love all of your builds and you guys have a fantastic place!

[@markrichardson7457]

Absolutely fabulous work, both of you should be very proud of the outcome and I am sure your mother will be very happy staying there.

[@jackiebinns6205]

I was crying 😢 and your mom is beautiful 🎉🎉 bravo

[@joandonnelly7206]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! Prayers for Oliver that he is 100%!!!

[@580guru]

Congrats on your tiny home build. I'm sure your mom will love having her own space.

[@bluzshadez]

Amazing! Team work makes the dream work! God bless you both and your families! Take care!

[@richardhenry5961]

You Guy's have a gift; thank you for sharing your lives & work ethics...

[@sharronmiller451]

Oliver is so precious! ❤️❤️ The tiny house looks great!

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

Excellent job! You are building a family and a place for family to gather on your beautiful mountain! Magnificent! Courtney you have to try a mudding corner tool. Takes a little getting used to but saves a lot of time. Makes great corners too. Excellent job! Love it!

[@grantlingley1385]

What a Fantastic Project! Congratulations Guys! Hope your Mom loves it and how could she not!

[@theburtseoni]

What a great job! This was an epic project WIN! I am really proud of you two, and little Oliver too!

[@TheHobbyShop1]

That turned out awesome. Your mom and other guests will enjoy it. 👍🏼

[@ben1canobe150]

You two are adorable- love how you both get along. You have incredible ideas. Thanks for sharing this. ❤

[@choiceblade]

I guess that makes me a doofus too. I made the exact same mistake in the studio downstairs with our sliding door and screwing the wall into which it’s supposed to slide. Now I feel better.

[@ralphcrume2173]

no What a great thing you have done for Mother. You could see the happiness on her face.

[@davidp4350]

The tiny home for your mom looks awesome !! You guys pulled off yet another miracle !

[@elelegidosf9707]

A lot of guys would want to put their mother in law in a wooden box in the back yard, but this guy puts her in a metal box in the back yard. That's a pretty good upgrade.

[@sunline24]

The way the two of you are working around Oliver's naps reminds me of another you tube channel that often referred to their small child as the two foot timer. Because they had the same work time restraints.

[@95dodgev10]

In tight spaces placing a small box fan helps dry things like drywall mud alot. Small spaces get really humid really fast as the .material dries cause it to dry slowly. A small fan gets that air moving and helps a lot.

[@Lee_Proffit]

There is an extractor fan built into the bathroom light 🙂

[@95dodgev10]

@@Lee_Proffit fair point. Weekend I was remodeling our tiny second bathroom the exhaust fan wasn't in place yet. There's also no hvac ducting going to it so it would become a sauna pretty quick if I didn't stick a box fan in the doorway.

[@chrisoakey9841]

You should put the waterproof glue on the screws before screwing them in. Just a tiny dab will lubricate the screws so they go in easy, and coat them so you seal around the screw itself.

[@MkVIIIMaus]

I use air pressure to test for leaks. Example if the water lines are rated for 200 psi, I'll pressurize the line to 10 psi below max rating (190psi) for 7 days and soap test fittings. I've had had great success that way using PEX A

[@francisdelaney2228]

WOW what a Beautiful Tiny Home for Oliver's Grandma (Courtney's Mom)

[@eellsreese]

Plumbers either oversized one of the holes or cut the pipe and use a coupling!

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Now that tiny home is absolutely amazing! You guys do fabulous work.

[@marcialovejoy9926]

Such a beautiful gift to give to your mom.