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This video documents the process of building a duplex rental property from start to finish. The builders go through the entire construction process, from laying the foundation and framing the structure to installing mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing and insulation. Next they focus on interior finish work like hanging and finishing drywall, installing flooring, cabinets, fixtures and paint. The builders also discuss designing custom elements like staircases and railings. Throughout the project, the builders troubleshoot issues and modifications to their original plans. The video offers a comprehensive look at all aspects of residential construction and provides insights into building durable yet affordable rental units.
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[@wallypoly563]

I was a trim carpenter for many years and I've never seen framing performed with the precision that these men do. I had a crew put up the trusses and sheath my house last year. When sighting down the ridge, it looked like a sin wave. Plum, level and square are only achieved accidentally! Accuracy is a myth around here. The Perkins Builder Brothers frame a home like they are building a cabinet. The most skill craftsmen I've ever seen.

[@Richard-Burdett-Bow]

Professional framer here... They put on a class in how to lose money framing or not make money, work dangerously off a scaffold. I would be surprised if their work is really that good. Hinged wall framing at stairwells.

[@seanperryman7061]

Great & awesome video guys.I love it. 👊Finishing the landscape around the property would've been icing on the cake guys.

[@Roy-ij1wq]

Great job and fun to watch. A painting tip for your siding is to caulk the butt joints as you install to get the caulk all the way to the siding. When you're ready to paint, run a second bead slightly proud of the joint and smooth it with a putty knife. This transfers the wood grain profile to the caulk and makes the seem look invisible when painted..

[@dawnloya8523]

This makes me so happy!! Almost 3 hours absolutely watching it all!! Arlo’s smile at around 35 minutes leveling that wall just makes you smile 😀 happy retirement Arlo!!

[@cjjohnson2316]

And his legs are lookin' good too! 😅

[@Vesperwow]

for as long as you have the passion to make these videos, you will forever have a viewer in me. Absolutely a joy waiting for the videos every few days. Just as a thought if you ever feel tired or frustrated having to do editing, know you do an amazing job and thousands and thousands of us are so excited every week.

[@fuhrab]

I LOVE the fact that you release these long-form mash-up/summary videos of your projects. I can't imagine how much time it takes you to do these but it's appreciated.

[@q_m_a_g_a]

not hard

[@Feelstoramusic]

@@q_m_a_g_a Oh come now. Building an entire house is difficult work, even if they make it look easy. There's a lot of knowledge, time, material gathering, and effort put into building an entire home. You can't down play how incredibly difficult it is to build a house of this caliber.

[@BCS2023]

I see you used “all-purpose” flour to start the footings. That’s a rookie move. If you’ll use “self-rising” flour, the house builds it self.

[@Al-sq5ti]

Unbleached only

[@N.T.F.N.Entertainment]

😂

[@jeffreymarumorankeng3839]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@EXDAMDEM]

🤣😂

[@MG-jc8yx]

High altitude

[@iansinclair7581]

All my best wishes to Arlo. I loved the programme when all the gang were boarding out Arlo’s new house. Arlo’s older house blew me away. I’m in the UK and there was style period called the arts and crafts movement. I don’t know if you have something similar in the US but I thought Arlo’s house was stunning. I think Arlo is a true craftsman and I hope he finds something to occupy his time.

[@michaellee8198]

Wow! I made it! The full 2 hours 44 minutes. Didn't think I would but you and your crew are real entertainers as well as top tradesmen, Very Well done.

[@mrshortie4402]

I finally found something to entertain me and I enjoy watching this stuff I kept scrolling on my fyp and found this masterpiece

[@bobcarry4820]

I have been watching your videos for a while. Is Arlo missed yet since he retired. He always seemed to have a good solution. I watched this build video by video and still enjoyed this one. Thank you and hope Arlo enjoys his retirement.

[@albertorozco5981]

There are no words that could describe how much I enjoy these guys build. Informative..entertaining...and awesome content all the way around. I look foward to every video they upload.

[@cosmicking7979]

nothing will ever top the Mountain-Side Getaway Home video, that was an all timer

[@TheMidwestWaterproofing]

these long-form complete-project videos are awesome. No wonder they get millions of views! 😜

[@vandittpatel]

A post-construction detailed inside and outside walkaround on your last day would be amazing to see in your videos. Not sure why you don't do that. At most, it should take 30 minutes.

[@JoyNavarro-i1h]

Your videos always bring me joy. Congratulations on your passing, I'm already praying for your future customer service, you bless their lives with your knowledge and passion!

[@danmcbride6258]

Your building Team are extremely Professional and experienced. The detail you guys work with and Code experience makes for a fantastic Product. Your Customers must be so pleased with their homes 🥰

[@flyifri]

Thanks and thumbs up to one and all. Well Done.

[@Orikix]

Happy birthday Arlo🎉 We love you🥰

[@johnnicholls9023]

Hi guys I live watching you past projects I appreciate how much time it takes to put these videos together, but I do prefer these long ones love to work with u guys good team you got

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Hey thanks John!

[@brandonchristian8730]

The attention to detail y’all put into y’all’s work is incredible and inspiring! Learning a lot watching y’all’s channel

[@stevethompson8504]

Amazing and you both look so happy taking a break.

[@danwall5058]

I’m nothing more than a mediocre DIYer myself, but your videos are my favourite on KZbin. I have watched every single episode and wait eagerly for the next one to be released. Keep up the good work team - this is good wholesome entertainment.

[@mohsinyousif4976]

Hello guys My name is Mohsin and I am currently watching from sudan I have learned alot watching you guys since I first found your channel even though we don't do wood construction in Sudan but if end up in the us one day it will definitely come handy. Buy the way I have studied civil engineering in college and graduated in 2024 so thanks to all of you guys for the free lessons.

[@Drizzle_Drizzle78]

I love the ending and thanks for the heads up😂

[@mendanhikes]

seriously - watched all the episode and I am here again watching - lol / I'm a fan / cheers guys/

[@bonnieclark5307]

We love watching your videos! My husband is a contractor and doing a gut job/ Reno on our 1940 home in Sylva. That dental instrument is called a PFI (plastic filling instrument) used in placing white fillings. I worked in the dental field for many years. Can’t build a house but can tell ya about teeth! lol Keep up the great building! We enjoy it!

[@user-pz3kp8fk1z]

Hello guys, love your show! While rewatching the video Jamie was showing the trim out on the deck and I noticed the down spout mounting straps were installed backwards. Install the strap first with a single screw in the center at all desired locations then install the down spout by wrapping the strap around the spout. It will meet in the center and overlap itself. Install a single screw in the cent of the overlap area. Very clean and professional installation. Hope you like my home owner tip.

[@gregorywomack6142]

I'd let this rag-tag band of guys build anything for me🤣🤣they seem to be extremely knowledgeable and precise at what they do plus it looks like they really enjoy what they do🤘🏾

[@tnm121]

Get you a small ultrasonic cleaner to clean your paint guns Just drop them in with a little water based parts washer fluid and come back in 30 min and your done.

[@groundedinfirstprinciples383]

I might just have to build this one! Absolutely great content. I'm glad I found you guys a couple of days ago. In the middle of a major Home maintenance push. I'm learning tons of great techniques from you guys that are saving time, frustration and stupid tool purchases. I love the attention to detail and commitment to quality. Above All Else, the camaraderie. The team shares really is a great example. We all have our bad days that get edited out of public life. It's clear they also spent a lot of time together and know how to have a good time, keep things light and work through the junk when it comes around. Feels like a Band of Brothers.

[@OuryLN]

TRANSFORMERS! Perkins Bros in disguise! 🤖🦿🦾

[@NHWildlife]

Wouldn't it be great to see Arlo's GoFundMe hit $50K? It's almost there!

[@pashap3849]

so heartwarming too see so many people be so generous!

[@DrMJJr]

LETS GOOOOO!!!!! $50K HERE WE COME!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@shawnfelix3573]

What happened to arlo,s

[@NHWildlife]

@@shawnfelix3573 He is fine, he is just retiring.

[@guannnpenggg]

done! $50k for his retirement!

[@harryhoudini2645]

You guys do good work like your attention to detail. Your crew reminds me of my roofing crew I didn't get up to go to work I got up to go to recess. I say that because we made roofing an enjoyable experience not too many love roofing to me it's like living the dream.

[@doreenfell9480]

You guys are incredible builders. You can see the chemistry between all the crew which makes for a good build. My knees go weak when I see you guys hanging over the side of a mountain and no safety ropes on.

[@ModernCowboy78]

This is my favorite show on any platform!

[@Aisaaax]

I paint, so I can also tell you that the paint of the same color by the same brand but from different batches sometimes is very different. More expensive brands keep this to a minimum, but even they screw up sometimes. This is true for all the colored materials, so it is always a good idea to make sure you get them from the same batch for the entire project.

[@LowerFarmsRoad-rs5cl]

Love watching you guys! Your energy and the way you work so well together says something about you. Love it! And your knowledge is endless!

[@marjorierodriguez6725]

I love the way you guys work and get along. Arlo even gave out hugs!😅

[@BleepBlop-rh9lm]

Thank you for this long version. I love all your videos and watch them until the last second :)

[@royrussell8531]

Awesome, love watching all your videos. The humor in them is what makes me watch all of them. Love all of you.😊😊😊

[@corki8792]

I so love perkins !! Watched alot of builders ,they seem to me to be the most honest of all of them.. i have property and need a builder. Been scammed 2 times now...think its cause were seniors....in dire need...

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Nice to see everyone using a fall arrest system correctly. Still my favorite builders channel.

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

I have built houses for over 40 years. The easiest way to cut your crown moldings, is to just look up at the ceiling and think of it as a big picture frame. Easy peasy, no flipping and backwarding your trim and forgetting where you are !

[@Dustin922]

We need an arlo video update asap 😃 so cool to see all the support

[@marymigliore3396]

That was a long video, but I remember it all ! Great job & a beautiful house !! I LOVE YOU ALL !! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@UpUrHeine]

36:11 5 guys and Arlo is out on the edge with the biggest gap between him and another person. Arlo is the OG!!!

[@joshuavanalst2365]

For all the body shop guys. That. Block sanding. Was spot on. 😂. That really did make the hole video more priceless

[@dirkhochbruck7696]

I love your presentation (from Germany)

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thank you! 😃

[@albertorozco5981]

Jasons moon walking " break dancing " was on spot.

[@MrShaneaggie08]

So far my favorite video. Great job guys.

[@jochenwuerfel]

I really love those videos, even though I watched all the episodes, I like have them running distracting me from boring tasks🔥

[@c.a.g.1977]

These full length build videos are really awesome! I watched all the episodes when you guys were working on this duplex, but watching the full build is great too!

[@dave311281]

love watching these guys and always fast with putting out content, but its not enough i need more 🤣😂

[@janheischkel2496]

Top Arbeit und von feinster Qualität. Ihr seit eine super Truppe.

[@VLXVNDR]

Amazing build quality and attention to detail 👌🏼👌🏼 Arlo seems like the chillest guy. As a tiler I completely appreciate how square and true you make your walls and floors 👍🏼👍🏼 Big fan from Australia 🇦🇺 🦘 🐨🍻🥳

[@faivelurrutia]

Wonderful video, it is a visual delight, construction from start to finish. Congratulations Perkins brothers and also to Jason, Arno, Ray and Jano. My greetings from Guatemala.

[@caveweta]

Almost $50k for Arlo, what a legend! We’ll miss you Arlo.

[@mrdee1986]

Fantastic film, I thoroughly enjoyed ever minuet watching here in the UK And theres nothing nicer than going out for a couple of pints with your mates (buddies) and a bite to eat when you've reached a good stage in the job. Well done lads,keep it coming 😊

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

Best channel on KZbin !!

[@gil1464]

Been watching youll for a couple years now, quality work, koo work environment. Keep it up fellas

[@safakaycan7365]

We love u Perkins Bros ... Hi from Turkiye

[@nicclark9791]

My trick for cabinet handles. mark your first one manually and drill, then take a piece of aluminum trim "L" shaped line up long drill hole from back thru aluminum, mark aluminum cut off both ends and you have a perfect jig, cuts your time down to 1/4 of the time. For the drawers do last just mark line, line up and drill. Been doing it this way for over 40 years.

[@joshuaguidry8332]

“you got it in woodpecker mode”! 😂😂😂

[@demodudes]

I always watch your series videos... But the entire build video is what I always look forward to!! I know it's a lot of work editing these videos... And I appreciate it!!

[@TimberTrainer]

Y'all have too much fun building.

[@brandonhooper5721]

I love how you guys handle every part of the building process!!! I also am really impressed with the quality of your work!!! I would definitely hire you guys to build me a house if you were located in Washington state!

[@ndascal]

Watching this video while painting some trim so I’m just listening, I happen to look at the tv and Jason’s moonwalking. Like damn that was actually good lollll

[@boolman2951]

Why is Arlo the best human ever

[@bluerune7305]

Jamie seems a great lead man, would love to work under him for a summer or two :) I'm union so i don't get to frame up houses but tbh it looks kinda fun and what i have done is always a blast. You guys sure make it look easy and fun to work for tho.

[@erichgrice4761]

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[@rharrell777]

Just so you know, a (veteran painter of 28 years given some exceptional advice) on the raw pieces of trim on the frames you do have to put 4 to 5 coats on them to cover that raw wood. However, an experienced painter knows when he's caulking the trim, that the door frame it's gonna take 4-5 coats so he avoids that by simply caulking the end (where its raw). Simply caulk the side of that door frame where its raw when you caulk the door frame. Also, by keeping a fresh 5 gallon bucket of water, and decent rags, with frequent changes in the rags and water, it keeps the caulking fresh, without being dried up or any dried pieces of caulking getting over into the smooth moist caulking. Always at all times keep a wet fresh clean water dipped rag in your hand every second your caulking. So your way equals probably 5 coats to cover completely, or, my way, one thin coat of the caulking wiped completely off flush with the trim, equals, one coat of paint if done properly. From 5 coats, plus all the time it takes all those coats to dry, to, one coat and done. I often tell my customers you don't pay me for the hours or days, you pay me for the years...... (My experience which happens to be 28 years).Have a good day Brother. Just noticed, also, Never use a orbital sander on a tread as it will leave rotation marks in the sending. Always use a flat sheet sander, Always to remember to make no exceptions to never use an orbitable sander, matter of fact I don't even have one on the job anymore.

[@nrg_fre]

LETS GOOOOO Perkins Brothers MILLION SUBS OTW

[@tedspens]

Jason's got the moves! 🕺🕺🕺

[@yoyitarudolph]

Hola...amo sus videos...bello trabajo el q realizan...me encontré con su canal y los veo a diario...q hermosas casas construyen...y una bella amistad entre uds...un abrazo desde Chile 🇨🇱...un besito a cada uno de uds..felicitaciones🥰

[@BasicBenny]

you guys are the best, thank you for making these type of videos.

[@olivermonk9077]

Really enjoyed the vid, but wanted to know how you'd decided to pack out the stairs - was niggling me - small detail, but there you go. Great job:)

[@michaelc.3812]

Pro tip: when you need to make a groove in a lock insert, use a small profile multi-function tool blade and it works like a charm (and quick)!!

[@alexsemion1851]

Wow I didn't even realized that this would be a long video. Only realized after an hour into it. Great job guys!

[@jmalone2758]

Painting. I ran into the same problem. Those small testers are very hard to get mixed right. Sherwin Williams provides nearly a quart for a tester to elude this problem. So spend a few dollars more and get the right thing the 1st time. Worth it not having to deal with your current situation. Also, Lowes offers a program where you can upload the house and paint it to see if the color is what you really want.

[@joshuavanalst2365]

I have been watching you guys for years. And I’m not even subscribed. 😮. I’m so glad. You told me to check out your complete build videos. I’m most definitely subscribed now. Can’t wait for the next build video. I do like the longer videos.

[@artfigures]

You guys rock. I wish you build houses in my area.

[@freelifeproductions]

these full build videos make thousands on youtube.. great job man. :-) i realy enjoy the fullbuild videos

[@Spankbank-y7r]

I got a little trick for you if you put tape down like a piece of blue tape down on your trim first add all the trim nails on the blue tape then putty each hole that you just made in the tape wipe it smooth pull the tape voila no sanding all the putty spots and all that crap anymore good luck❤

[@ernieforrest7218]

Use a garden sprayer with water in it to lightly wet the floor at the walls just before you spray. It will keep dust from blowing on the paint. Most builders dont clean up after drywall as you did, and by wetting the floor the paint goes well.

[@KWilliamsBuilds]

Plans that have outside to center of interior walls are the best by far in my opinion. Embrace it and you will see how brilliant that is. There is never a mistake about which side of the wall you were meant to mark to. Then layout from that wall to the next is still the same dimension c to c as far side and away or nearside and back. By far the quickest for practical layout and fewer mistakes.

[@bluedogron]

Very nice work guys, I like the extra care and fit you guys do. When installing kitchen cabinets I like using a set of Jerguson pony cabinet clamps, I think they work great. Again nice work and keep the great video's coming. Thanks,

[@AJXED1TS]

KEEEEEP THESE VIDEOS UP!!!! LOVE YALL

[@mikebrockman5986]

That moonwalk was clutch...

[@Thewindingstairs747]

Learn so much every time I watch!

[@billnboo4u]

love the vids watch em over n over we used paint stick alot way back when

[@IMJUSTBILLUNO]

You guys do some great work. No shortcuts , done correctly, and in a timely manner. Any homeowner would be glad that they had you as their builder. Very professional. Continued much success. 👍🏻🙏🏼🔨🪚🧱

[@dylanwilliams7547]

Your content is amazing, mate. You are an inspiration.

[@jobyjerrells7104]

Great video, you guys do quality work. Your videos remind me of the old Hometime videos with Dean. Being a DIY-er it is good to see some of the products we amateurs don't always know about and to get some pro-tips from time-to-time. I love the Big Stretch caulk, glad to see they're a sponsor. I don't use anything but Big Stretch for my projects.

[@tudiojepegii7198]

Watching from holland , nice team, nice to do the entire job!, you're artist preformer builder Heroes, good smiles! Tudio

[@julicool1852]

6:08 AM June 9/24 Watched the whole vid.. it was great, you guys are awesome..🤙🤙

[@milesharlan1]

A little Friday afternoon fun with the entire building of the duplex!! Thanks guys!! KUTGW

[@kenbaker1353]

Happy Easter joke from Jason that was funny

[@IOSALive]

Perkins Builder Brothers, This is fantastic! I subscribed because I love it!

[@steeltree-fabricatingandcu3796]

Use plastic automotive masking wrap, tape sticks really good to it it comes in allot of different widths too and it’s cheap We use it to cover the entire car, and cut out the part we are painting!

[@Malba1776]

Really enjoy u nutbags building videos, definitely a group of guys i could mesh with, I would like to build my own home one day n watchin u guys is been informing with comedy so really fun to watch, anyhow keep the videos coming n give Arlo a raise, take it outta Jays cut LMAO

[@jonnyphiv3]

If I were looking to build/buy a home in the area that you guys operate, I would absolutely love to hire you as the builder. Your build quality looks great, which seems to be somewhat uncommon these days. My parents bought a 5 acre lot back in 1997 and had a house built on it and the build quality throughout that house leaves a lot to be desired. I remember seeing so many flaws after we moved in.