Finishing the Deck - Addition Build 35

[@lynnmiller2654]

Hello Mr Bill and Miss Elizabeth I've been watching you for a very long time but I'm just wondering silent subscribers but somehow I thought today I will leave you a comment I so love you guys I love you life I love how you love God and just the way you two treat each other it's just a wonderful thing and it's a wonderful thing to watch may God always bless you

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thank you for watching, and for supporting us for "a very long time." 😊 You be blessed!

[@ellenyoung9999]

Every woman needs to have a handyman like Bill...something I don't have myself but I wish I did 😅

[@grandmachickenscluckingoodsoap]

That's where a woman needs to get out there and do it! I lost my husband almost 25 years ago and I do all the repairs etc

[@shodson314]

When I want to relax.......I watch you work! 🤣🤣. It’s looking good

[@yvonnegilmore712]

Hello Bill and Elizabeth, 👋👋👋👋

[@louvin5671]

I like how Elizabeth came to the door and opened it as if to say, "Hurry up", and you got work done so much faster after that!

[@conniesutton9043]

Love how you did that part where it looked like you standing behind him and go faster lol

[@htownandi6263]

My OCD had me like "Bill should have made the deck to the end of the house." But I'm extra like that hahaha. Live simple.... Looks great. 👍🏻

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

We didn't want to restrict the walkway too much!

[@l.m.o.8948]

The deck took what looked like 8’ boards. Maybe that is why. 🇨🇦

[@judyfinnegan6225]

You guys look soo comfortable sitting on that new deck! Congrats! 🙂

[@justinburch]

In Manitoba due to ground heaving in cold and snow load, we generally do not attach decks to the house. The deck is an independent unit that floats next to the house. We also don't generally put piers in because they have to be eight feet down to be below the frost line. Instead the deck is built and sits on a cement or deep cold resistant plastic blocks. So no flashing required because there is a small space the deck and the house. My son's house had an attached deck (contrary to local code) and in this year's exceptionally heavy snow, he had a load of snow slide off the roof and hit the deck. The entire deck collapsed, ripped off the siding where it was attached and then fell apart. His insurance will cover this but he has to make the new deck according to code i.e. not attached to the house. This is not likely to be a problem where you live. It's fascinating to see how much is the same and how much is different between your build and mine.

[@kathyhill9078]

Wow, 8' frost line! I thought Massachusetts was something, with 4'! Now I live in Oregon and it's only 2'!

[@carlaifera5254]

.... def a morning coffee spot .... just dreamin'.... 🌄☕

[@heathermayfield4247]

In the UK we would say that your house has a lovely verandah! It is looking great.

[@tyleranez2990]

Here in eastern Canada to

[@loissaedder2214]

To older Australians like me, that would be a landing. Verandahs are usually bigger I think. Deck is becoming a more popular term here these days.

[@kathymclain2632]

So precise as always! Love y’all! Awesome work. Happy weekend and 🙌🏻 praise God! Oh and Cute video!

[@candyalexander2196]

He loves her

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yup! 😊

[@peanutsassyathena]

Finally! You are both sitting down on lawn chairs relaxing, enjoying your beautiful yard - I never thought I'd see the day. If I may, I have a concern regarding Elizabeth. Elizabeth and I are both about the same age. I have health issues affecting my ability to stand and walk. Even short distances are very hard for me. Because of my limitations I'm constantly looking for the next chair or handrails I can reach so I don't fall. I know at times, Elizabeth has a sudden loss of balance too, it's during those times she may fall without a rail to hold on to. Then there is always ice and snow making the deck slick and everyone needs to hold on. Coming home from the hospital in a weaken condition means you'll be looking for the handrails. Of course it's your home. I'm a retired registered nurse and it's hard for me to turn that switch off. During hospital discharge we always covered home safety and ways to keep the patient safe at home. Protecting our patients from falls was one of our highest priorities. No one wants to hear this, but some falls are so severe it changes the person's life forever. Anyway, your deck is lovely. If by chance railings do go up, I have visions of a cup holder attached to the rail for Elizabeth's ice tea - I could just see it by your left hand as you sat in your chair. Always wishing you the best.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Elizabeth and I have talked about this. It's a mutual decision, not MY decision. If she thinks she needs a railing - at any time in the future - I can do that. But at this point, she says it's not needed.

[@carolschober8028]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree better safe then sorry. I use to do home Evals for patients homes

[@spicynomad]

your work site is always so clean and organized, bill. im impressed.

[@rondahoward5341]

What a lovely place for a cup If coffee! I’m glad you decided to enlarge it!

[@carlagarrett8584]

I am glad to see the both of you so busy and so happy.

[@andyk8993]

Great video. I really like your tips for making the job easier. Like the little board you nailed up on Elizabeth’s side to hold the board in place while she was able to stand and see that it lined up. That’s a great idea. I’m happy for you guys that you will be able to enjoy a nice deck.

[@jan6293]

Bill, I love how the deck came out! Thanks for sharing . ⭐️

[@dlweaver4329]

Nothing better,than a little deck sitting:-) God Bless Donna

[@alicehoneycutt8600]

Deck looks great but not safe you need a rail around it

[@liddlekiddle1962]

He explains that there will steps on all three sides. I would want something to hold onto when climbing the stairs though but that's just because I can be a klutz.

[@jgsmile1331]

Good idea about the flashing. Great job.

[@marykey5813]

Hi Elizabeth good to see you.hope your feeling better alway miss that smile

[@emikosan8712]

Happy the deck is complete. It will be so nice to have for years to come.

[@sharon4364]

As usual, you do an excellent job of explaining the work. Your trick for building ramps is very handy.

[@janicew6222]

Great job. We had inspector tell us same thing and that is exactly what we did. Love my ramp.

[@isabelrivera4290]

Wow! Your roses are absolutely beautiful! The deck is looking great 👍👏

[@cuddlesanddaisy]

Looks great. Love the sound of the wind chimes🎶🤠

[@JanesDough855]

I had a small deck built over my back porch which is cement. Its not attached to the house but screwed right into the cement. There's always a way to get around these goofy codes. Besides, much easier to tear it apart if necessary. Love what you did. You'll be out there on beautiful evenings sipping lemonade. God Bless!

[@skytechbits]

Love the video editing. Pretty cool. Of course now there is a great hiding place for the critters under the porch.

[@paulaanthis4031]

Some old lady FYIs. As a senior myself a 3-4 inch maximum step rise with a handrail on one side would make the steps almost as easy as an ADA ramp! ADA recommends 6 inch rise per step and that was OK in my 60’s but in my mid 70’s now I find that 3-4 inch steps along with the required ADA handrail for more than 2 steps meets my needs in healthy as well as minor illness times.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

None of that is required for us at this point. But of course, I can always change it if it ever become necessary.

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

What a lovely improvement to your home. The deck will make it so much easier to go in and out of your house. For sure, you both will enjoy it so much.

[@sj6728]

I am so happy for you Elizabeth and Bill. Hopefully everything will be done prior to the new Reno. It is amazing how busy you are.

[@carolanncurrid8246]

Good idea to make it a little bigger! The roses are looking beautiful too.

[@richardthessen9790]

In Manhattan we would call it a Stoop.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

If it's small, it's a stoop. But this is a deck.

[@abigailhumes4608]

congratulations! Your deck is lovely, and I hope you both get to enjoy it for a long time.

[@debrezo58]

Beautiful deck!💖

[@CheleBoxy]

Bill! I always enjoy your editing tricks! You seem to enjoy learning new editing skills. The deck is wonderful, and I learned something new too!😊

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I love making it fun. Not many You Tube creators do that. 😎

[@marieriddick8388]

Nicely done.

[@ljjackson7106]

I loved hearing the grandfather's clock going off about the 13:00 mark! 👍 Another wonderful project! Can imagine you both sitting and enjoying the outdoors and all of your finished projects!!! (They are many!) 🤗 🙏 ❤️🌅 👏 Oh! I think it was the wind chimes not a clock!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

What you're hearing is Elizabeth's wind chimes.

[@bessieoriotis5104]

Bill, as I have watched your skills it has helped me to do simple needed home repairs. Although my dad was like you well versed in construction, I had never known the thinking and strength that goes into the work you do.

[@tolowreading6807]

We had the front door steps replaced with ones with 4 inch risers and it made a HUGE difference for my 88 yr. old mom! So much easier for her and it wouldn't be hard to add a wheelchair ramp if we need to later.

[@janetrutherford8568]

Looks beautiful take care you 2and be safe xx.

[@jimdelong949]

Hi Bill and Elizabeth Bill It looks like you have made Elizabeth happy once again. She has such a tender heart she's probably happy with everything you do . Nice deck area for just the two of you to enjoy relaxing in the evenings. Can't wait to see what you do next. Stay strong and safe

[@geraldinefutrell2533]

I love everything you do for your house, Bill is so awesome. Elizabeth lve been in the hospital for 6days,now in rehab for some weeks, please 🙏 for me,l had big back surgery, l love you and Bill.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Be blessed. Get well!

[@jeanblythe1595]

Beautiful, Godly people with a beautiful deck and, when the time is right, a sneaky ramp :-D Very well done. God bless!!!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Well... that's what the inspector told me to do!

[@jeanblythe1595]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree Exactly :D I'd do the same thing!

[@wendyburston3132]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree that would be too steep for me with my hip problems. I'd probably need it made to code.

[@MrBobby781]

Hi Bill, another pro job! I wasn’t sure how you were going to attach those plastic feet to the 4+4’s. Whoever thought of those brackets was a genius makes the job so much easier. Looking forward to the BIG one coming up. Oh your camera work really getting fancy Hollywood will be calling soon. God bless you guys……….Bobby L

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

the feet are just nailed to the bottom of the post with roofing nails.

[@nancyh2378]

Looks sturdy. It’s nice to have space at the entrance.

[@maggiem.2919]

So nice 😍

[@orchardgirl4785]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing your expertise with all of us. Your roses are doing so well. :)

[@margaretbedwell3211]

That is a very nice deck. I know y'all will enjoy that a lot on pretty days. Have a blessed day.

[@bethanyfields4706]

🧡🧡🧡Rogersville, Tennessee

[@spicynomad]

🧡🧡🧡 new york city, new york

[@djvelasquez2643]

You could put underneath the decking pea gravel to keep things DRY.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

? Why?

[@djvelasquez2643]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree it has kept under my decking dry and the foundation from getting too wet. Concrete is porous in nature. Overtime it cracks due to moisture buildup around the foundation.

[@dwaynesanders2095]

Nice

[@yvonnegilmore712]

Hey Elizabeth your shoes looks so comfortable girl

[@jenniferhammer9214]

Another beautiful job! You make everything look so easy!😀 You be blesses too!

[@hollydolly6630]

Love the new deck Bill and Elizabeth 🥰🥰🥰

[@pama.6410]

Looks great! Wonderful to have the space for a couple chairs to enjoy the outdoors!

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Good morning Bill & Elizabeth Your deck looks awesome 😁 Another job well done Bill. Enjoy 🌸

[@OldCritters]

Looking beautiful!👍💞

[@SoddyGirl50]

I'm happy to see y'all enjoying your yard, the gardens, the rosebushes and the birdsong from your new deck. We like to sit on the porch in the evenings to listen to the robins call goodnight to one another.

[@teresaconiglio3214]

I just love watching you build Bill and especially you are always making sure it works for Elizabeth as well. 😊 GOD bless you both and can't wait to see your next adventure with the renovation. You and your twin 😁 make a great team. Love you all!

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Just love your deck wow very nice. I hope you keep those ramp boards for sure lol when you convert to them in the future they will be ready to goooo. GREAT JOB on the deck big hugs to you both and God bless. Enjoy!!!

[@HUSTLERS1]

Looks good

[@sandraleach2005]

Love watching your progress. As 2 older disabled youngsters going down a ramp makes us uneasy. Sugestion? What about wrapping the ďeck completely with steps. And rails on either side of the door on the wall. Can't wait to see the washer and sink hooked up. Looking forward to the new project. Prayers for good health for both of you.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

All I can say is "railings." We don't currently need railings. But I can always add them if needed.

[@justmealways3884]

Oooo Wee !!!! Right next to a rose bush Flowers in bloom are nature's Jewel ☺

[@lynnhibbeler262]

My husband runs when I try to show him your projects. 🤣

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

So do I!

[@beachlife9419]

Awesome job 👌👌👍👌 , you can use Thomson water seal clear stuff , make that wood shine , bud 🙌🙌🙌👏 , I have to rebuild are Deck back of my house , no concrete or anything but dirt , and I have to build deck post for covered roof over are new deck hopefully over summer time

[@jennifervalentine7519]

Great job, I love the way it looks!

[@cherylt8590]

Deck looks really good,nice job Bill 👍😊...

[@bonniekaye]

Love your new deck!! 🌹🌹

[@maryathey280]

Looking great! 😀

[@carlahubbard7561]

That’s a nice deck!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thanks

[@veronicavanderver7270]

Awesome it looks like he built it really solid

[@kathyhill9078]

Another great construction video! You do such nice work. (I'm envious of you both wearing shorts - we haven't hit shorts weather out here in Willamette Valley area of Oregon yet. Possibly next week.)

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I had to quit work today when it hit 90 degrees!

[@debweissler7808]

You received sound advice from the building inspector. When we built our home, we put 5 tall Andersen casement windows side-by-side in the library. Turned out the expanse of glass was too large & required safety glass- an extremely expensive error. So our contractor nailed some 2x4s across the windows as a safety buffer. We received the final occupancy permit on a Thursday following inspection & by Saturday the boards were removed! 🤭 A technicality solved and resolved!

[@susanray4847]

Looks good........i know you will enjoy it.. ..

[@Randy8923]

Nice deck! Great job Bill! God bless you both 🙏.

[@hewittehart8283]

,guys, it's looking so good around the outside, great job ,,

[@kcbguy57]

Make the deck look more expansive with wrap-around steps. Good Job.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

That's the plan. One of the reasons we're not planning on railings.

[@beverlysyferd379]

A great addition.

[@cherylbooth5649]

In Australia we call it a verandah❤

[@smokey281]

Thank you! learn somethin new everyday.

[@LoveourLord24]

Love the porch!

[@r.g8649]

Good job 👍🏽 on the deck 🪴😊

[@curtissorg4687]

Well done bill love how you put the angle on the ramp

[@bonnie2201]

Boy you’ve built a lot of these! Nice watching what’s going on over there!

[@amma3536]

Nice job. Take care and be blessed.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good ☕️☕️ Morning Bill & Elizabeth,great job Bill.I so enjoy watching & it all makes sense because you explain each step.Have a great week! 🌷🌷🌷

[@dranevickie]

A nice ramp off front would be great with taking in groceries!Just a thought

[@RyanLake185]

Bill and Elizabeth the deck looks great!! another project down!! be blessed

[@daralynnarnold4424]

I love your channel What is so refreshing about it is that the simple things you do for each other are met with such joy and respect from each other. I wish we could all embrace this approach to life. God Bless!!

[@donnaplumridge9769]

Your deck brought back memories! My dad built our deck, which basically was our back porch. He also built my backyard deck, in my first house in Pennsylvania. I too, have wind chimes, both kinds, metal and wooden ones, both have different, but lovely sounds. Love your chairs on the deck! Looking forward to seeing your next Reno project! God bless you on your next adventure!

[@pamhutzell8268]

That is so nice!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I like how you double yourself. That is comical.

[@jeanettewindmon7430]

God morning to you brother, sister and everyone. Blessings to you on this relaxing Friday. So nice to see you both relaxing. 😊 Alot of work you do bless your heart. Love you guys and Enjoy your deck. ❤🌷😻😊

[@susanoutler1724]

Watch On KZbin. … Gotta Love my Curls, with Renee Hayden …with her cleaning her deck stairs to her pool on her patio!!

[@franswey2]

Great deck!

[@dianeb7420]

Lookin good!🙏💕

[@kellytraylor6915]

Thank You sweetness you've convinced me that it is grunt work God is doing in my life so my foundation will be strong enough to stand in this last day

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yes, He does that!