Fixing my Squeaky Staircase

[@nicktubby3768]

Glad to hear someone else using some proper language when receiving a diy injury

[@johnlarro6872]

I've (ahem, we have) just bought my (our) own home. (Actually our 3rd, but was renting for the past decade, boo hiss). We have a stairway with 2 90• bends, and just about every tread squeaks. So here I am, checking out KZbin to find solutions to remedy, and what you say is absolutely spot on. Your problem is - I don't think - my problem, but what I am looking for is some confidence to DIY. I've already tackled a bunch of smaller jobs, but this one feels pretty big, and my wife is even saying "just get a carpenter" - but I have a few tools, and want to buy some more, so - watch this space, squeaky!

[@ApprenticeMarks]

Sorry it took me so long to reply - I hope you managed to fix your staircase! You got this

[@machninety7334]

That was clever. I just got into fixing my home. Ive always been a DIY guy. Ive rebuilt a few small engines, car engines, did the whole fast and furious turbo stand alone engine management on a Talon, but wood work is a WHOLE different ball game. With cars, everything is already made for you. All you need to learn is the torque specs. You do not need to manufacture any of the parts yourself. Maybe a file or a grinder for the piston ring gaps but thats about it. Wood working requires a lot of creative thinking and problem solving that takes a long time to build up the intuition that will lead to correct solutions which provide adequate results.

[@BryceNewbold]

I look up videos like this quite often because of home renovations but I never subscribe to them. I like the occasional f bombs in this one so im hitting that button! very relatable

[@showandgo]

You should be on TV teaching young generation how to do things around the house. Thank you!

[@ApprenticeMarks]

That’s very kind of you.

[@gredw6733]

Clean up your language first.

[@dontblameme6328]

@@gredw6733 Don't be a snowflake. Kids today are not interested in anything that isn't on a screen.

[@gredw6733]

Jay Vee you’re a punk with a filthy mouth

[@ollyc2617]

love this guy! a well done job, funny video and that little talk at the end is right on! I'm always fixing simple things for people coz they're too worried bout ding it themselves

[@Scorpionfury]

The "Fuck" at 3:15 made the video even better! Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@MaikeruDiron]

Surprising ending, truly enjoyed!

[@ApprenticeMarks]

MaikeruDiron thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@AndrewButters]

I want to know who the three dillholes are who didn't like the video. I'll be keeping my creaking stairs creaking until I no longer have teenagers living here but will revisit this video once they're out of the house :)

[@ApprenticeMarks]

When you post stuff on the internet, you learn quickly that some people just don't like your face. Nothing I can do about it. Good luck with those teenagers though.

[@candasmith]

Loved the video but I was watching this with my young kids. Unnecessary cursing was a bummer.

[@andrewhunt4532]

Cool video I enjoy watching it

[@Engineerboy100]

Cool, and a total of 4 F-bombs un-edited out man it must be nice. Thanks for the confidence boost lol

[@BETOBXP13]

I loved the video and the language! very down to earth!! thank you!

[@ethenharleydavidsonrobeson1512]

"Fack that's a mean cup o'coffee" LOL! 🤣🤣

[@stevebrown8163]

Thank you

[@louish.9414]

I not drink coffee but folks make sound like good glass of wine.

[@tholeharbor9191]

Great dialog at the end!

[@ApprenticeMarks]

Gene H appreciated. Making and fixing stuff is truly empowering

[@George-dm4uf]

This was fun and good to watch. Next time you visit mom watch out for Lifebuoy soap. Hahahahaha.

[@jamesfoo8999]

You know this is a proper job: 1) Swearing when injured 2) Body part flash (belly in this case, arse crack is also acceptable) 3) Left the job unfinished for way too long 😅👍

[@Bassmastr-ly5vf]

Thanks for the vid👍🏻

[@melab7131]

Love it, keeping it real😁

[@kyleellsworth3054]

That’s a smart fix.

[@markhicks5957]

That’s how I do it cursing the whole time

[@mikeinbmore]

My favorite part was when you exclaimed F#¢K!!! It brought a certain degree of reality that boosted my interest.

[@RandomVids519]

My bathroom fibreglass tub is squeeking after 1year lack of laziness to level it fml

[@Yt99950]

Please help me with my stairs.

[@vivianthomas2011]

Thanks for the help. Could have done without the “f” word.

[@emese0322]

......Why you couldn't just replace the broken plank?...... Having so much pro equipment to work with wood and ending up using glue and wedges to fix it in an ugly way seems very weird

[@ApprenticeMarks]

Because replacing the plank would require me to get at it from above (the part that you step on), and to remove two stair treads. In other words, it’s a whole lot of extra work, particularly because I have carpet on my stairs. This approach is far easier, and the underside of the stairs is just going down to an unfinished basement, so I’m not particularly concerned with how the repair looks. Everything in engineering comes down to trade offs. Your case may be different than mine, and you may make different decisions as a result, but these were the ones that made sense to me at the time.

[@igormix2532]

If I would do this kind of thing as you did my wife would complain for rest of year that all the money spent for equipment that I have are wasted for nothing lol

[@igormix2532]

Plus I like the part where you measure and cut precisely the frame for the wedges and just whacking it on - "it should do the job"

[@susanmytang]

Why do you have to swear when you do your work?

[@Fiddlingflynns]

Language, dude. I was watching this with my 7 year old.

[@ApprenticeMarks]

Your seven year old will be exposed to swearing soon enough, if they haven’t been already. If your child’s ears are so sensitive, perhaps you should review content prior to blindly playing it in front of them. Consider using this as an opportunity to discuss and teach, rather than to censor.

[@victorsolis5511]

Your son was probably at school cussing more than you do at work, home or anywhere lol. Ease up, dude.

[@mannaray3]

Sorry you lost me when having to use the f bomb....🙁

[@christinenava1601]

I like your video, just didn’t like your ‘F’ language. But video great for us DIY projects

[@davec614614]

Didn't appreciate the language. It was totally unnecessary for the demonstration. 👎👎

[@Motor_MavericksTv]

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