HOME RENOVATION: First timer refinishes basement for wife! (Ep. 1)

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[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Follow along this 45 day journey as I post weekly videos on Fridays showing the entire process of refinishing my basement. I have 45 days left before my contract to my wife expires. Posting weekly videos will help me stay on track HOPEFULLY.

[@ericamaehenningisreal]

“I think we just proved the existence of God.” 🤣🤣

[@alaskanaussiefurguson]

Jordan, if you're reading this... STOP. GO KEEP WORKING!!!🎉💪

[@rebekahs.3927]

You seemed like "old school Jordan" in this video! 🙂 Watching you run a length of wire around your basement was surprisingly entertaining! 😂

[@1stAmbientGrl]

@ 8:33 I heard Owen crying. Bless him.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

While editing that section, I thought he was crying in real time so I paused the sound and listened real quick to make sure he wasn’t crying, then realized that it was on the video

[@GuineaPigsAdventures]

You can do it Jordan!!! Those cables were amazing! God was watching out for your wallet there.😂

[@jonathannerz1696]

The cable blew my mind too! That is God at work right there.

[@valerielinares2068]

You got this, Jordan! You can do it! And remember that should it come to you needing help, remember that it's okay to ask for help if you need it. Rooting for you! You can do this!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thanks! I’ll remember that.

[@AnjelAncheta]

I’m not good at heckling so YOU CAN DO THIS JORDAN! Also, that ending 🥳 The Lord was like “just wait until he sees this part…”

[@maryo.paddock8093]

If anybody can manage this in 45 days, it would be you. You've got this, young man. :)

[@anthonyarroyo765]

jordin i believe in u you can do it

[@latterdaycovenantliving]

“You won’t do it. I know you. You will quit half way through no matter how much energy you must in the beginning.” - my dad using reverse psychology Only time I ever finished the year’s scripture study program for the youth was the year my dad said that to me.

[@igamergirl14]

I remember watching your original contract video all the way back then...boy how time flies!! Jordan, just think about how Owen will watch these as he's older as "home videos" on how you did back then! You wanna make the boy proud!! (I made my own contract to finish up a writing project soon, which I WOULD be working on if I wasn't ill, I swear)

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

That will be cool if he finds interest in these at some point. It’s kind of cool to document remodeling stuff to the house that he lives in for later on when he gets older to see what it used to be like.

[@lisaculpeppermays6918]

Go Jordan! You’ve got this! I love seeing how God is blessing you with big things (your son’s life) and the little things (having *just* the perfect amount of cable so you don’t have to buy more). ❤🙌🏻🎉 He’s so good!

[@lizziebizley6363]

Honestly I have so much respect for your honesty. Scrolling is a killer of time and ultimately our lives. I’m 21 and haven’t finished high school (homeschool) and honestly I could have finished it three years ago if I didn’t spend so much time procrastinating. Keep up the good fight Jordan. Sadly though I’m not going to watch all your updates in the interest of keeping myself focused on all the tasks in my life I put off day after day.

[@lydiatherese5651]

I love this series already! I like how you mentioned that you were starting at 4:30pm the second day. Most of the time, if something happens that takes up a lot of my day, I think that I can't work on any projects because the day has been "wasted." In reality, there's still time to get things done, even if it's only a relatively small amount of progress made. Good luck! Thanks for the motivation!

[@SmileAwhileForMe]

You've got this! I appreciate the reality shown, the chaos, the two steps back. I appreciate seeing you learn! Been doing my own home renovations, and love seeing how other people learn and grow!

[@TreeTrinity]

Props to you getting the accountability you need! Can’t wait to see things come together!

[@annathompson3034]

Good job Jordan!! The way you continue to learn and grow in new things has always inspired me. We believe in you, sir!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I appreciate that!

[@rebeccahmiller]

Watching this miracle happen is “what gave me hope” this week 😂

[@val_smiling]

I get the less scrolling will give you more time, but I feel like the bigger lesson that should actually be learned here is that it is God who actually knows what can happen in the future. You can forgive yourself for not meeting the deadline because you are not God and didn't know the future. Yes, you made a plan, but your mentality should have been/should be like that in James, "if God wills..." You didn't know He would bless you with a baby, but He did. Yes, you made a plan. But you need to remember that you're following His plan, not your own. Yes, you made a plan, but we have to be flexible with our own agenda in order to follow His. So if your baby and wife need you, or if you need rest, it's ok not to finish this "in (your) time." Just be diligent and you will get it done in His time.

[@bigfatdogby]

Good words

[@isaacphilips9875]

I have to completely finish a novel by the end of the year while working as an English teacher, so... yeah. How 'bout we all pray for each other.

[@emmadawn]

YAY! I'm so excited to follow along! Deadlines are great motivation.

[@rebeccareed9613]

Go Jordan go!! You’ve got this! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@thetelmaedroarchive]

this video came at a good time. i also feel like ive bitten off a little more than i can chew recently, & it has been quite the test of my character in a way i didnt quite expect. been hard to juggle all of my projects as well as this little vlog, tho maybe filming more of the actual process of my days like with this video, rather than simply giving a summary of the day at the end, might be a little motivator that i need. youve got 43 days to go, ive got about 8 months left until the next big life-changing moment. we can do this!

[@Milo-1942]

Even if you don't get everything done you've still gotten so much done already, more than most people probably could have done in the same amount of time.

[@rachermione]

As someone with a massive to do list (that has nothing construction related thank God) this was very motivating. I'm looking forward to the weekly uploads!

[@hannahbonnell2322]

Super excited for these vids, will help get me motivated too!🎉

[@aurorap.7578]

My husband and I enjoyed your quirks/ unedited frustration. God is so awesome. I highly recommend asking Him for help with this of you haven't already.

[@stephaniecooper332]

This was a super encouraging video 🤍 Keep up the good work! 👍

[@TheMennomilist]

Keep focused and accomplish those goals!!

[@etheledhrin7098]

Some of these shots made me feel like a smol mouse your kitties somehow overlooked 😄 Looking forward to following along more!

[@MrsHolt-uy9wj]

Way to go Jordan! Honestly just amazed that you can work on any big projects like this with a newborn in your house! lol Thanks for the inspiration; I’ve been feeling the pull to retreat from screens and scrolling. It’s amazing how much better I feel and can accomplish when I do! Keep it up! I believe you can finish in time 😊

[@MathiasToth-wh2to]

Just stay consistent 😉 Your editing is really good, probably my favorite content on KZbin overall

[@philipmartin8618]

This reminds me of working with my Dad so much! General contracting work for the win!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I wish I had learned this stuff when I was younger. Now I’ll at least get to show Owen how to do it as he grows up!

[@laurietaylor2605]

You never seize to amaze me!! Good job! God is definitely with you. ❤

[@jagustinr]

that cable stuff was absolutely mind blowing haha, keep it up jordan you can do it man!!

[@unworthyseraph14]

Loved the way this was edited and the commitment. Keep at it Jordan!

[@JaneDoe-tp9do]

You are doing great! I love the inspiration... We are trying to get our 1800s farmhouse liveable so we can move out of the rental before baby #6 comes in 6-8 weeks 😳 it seems impossible, especially ad it is only my husband (who also works full time), the children and I mainly working on it... But we are doing our best and tackling one thing at a time. The little blessings of having "just enough" moments keep us focused on God and all He had blessed us with. Thanks for the encouragement... You've got this!

[@jenellegroom839]

Thanks for the video Jordan! Looking forward to weekly videos!!! You can do it! (P.S. I'm reading "The Anxious Generation" and it has been motivating to cut down on scrolling too.)

[@chickweed4022]

God is good ALL THE TIME!!

[@taylorswf23]

Get. Stuff. Done.! 💪🏼 we also had to recently make a list to address the tasks that have simply remained undone. For months. Years? Ugh.

[@hopegirl530]

All right Jordan, I'll do it with you. I will finish my baby blanket and cardigan before September 30th. Everyone else in the comments can keep me honest too.

[@chris2thejmedia]

Awesome job Jordan! I'm on my own "contract" of running more so I can do a popular july 4th run in a few years so its really cool that you posted this after I've already done two weeks total of training (6 days total running)

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I love to hear that you’re starting up with that. So awesome.

[@samanthawright9465]

I believe in you! You can do it!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thank you!!

[@rachelyerkes5632]

You got this Jordan! It’s going to turn out beautiful 😍😁👍🏻

[@lgcarrol]

go Jordan! so glad the cable was long enough!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thank you!

[@natalisove3027]

You can do it you got this!!🎉 Also "when you have time" you should read Own your past and Change your future by Dr. John Deloney. You are more than the projects that you do or don't get finished :)

[@rhorne699]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!

[@crazydanel13]

PROVE THE HATERS WRONG, JORDAN THIS IS NOT JUST FOR YOU, BUT FOR YOUR FAMILY! YOU HAVE DUTY, HONOR AND RESPONSEBILITY. MAKE US PROUD! IF NOT YOU, THEN WHO? IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN? YOU CAN... NO... YOU MUST SUCCEED.... NO, YOU WILL SUCCED! NOW TAKE UP YOUR TASK AND CARRY US TO VICTORYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY This motivatiin enough? Xd Also, still waiting for more if-then

[@kpace01]

I loved the podcasts!

[@aaront4472]

It’s a little ironic that Jordan posted a story of his mustache on his Instagram saying that he doesn’t care what we think. The fact that he posted it means he does care what we think.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

You caught me.

[@kennymiller5837]

truly a hater. I aspire to feel the levels of vitriol you feel towards one strange fellow on the internet. you inspire me to be a worse person

[@aliklove1756]

You got this, Jordan!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@hornblat]

Jordan, you inspire me

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Wow, very nice of you. I’m glad my haphazard attempts at learning are inspiring!

[@SilverTune]

jordan you are so funny. your stream of conciousness is so funny now stop reading this comment and GET TO WORK 😂😂

[@lucyw3270]

You can do it!!!

[@jacobgood1309]

You're the man Jordan. You CAN do this! I believe in you 🫡.

[@simonmaracine4721]

This video was funny and enjoyable. In the next month I'll try working a lot more on that project that I haven't finished in three years.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Good luck to you!

[@colbysnook7430]

I BELIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE you got this

[@katinaj6849]

Good luck! It’s always good to have a goal/time line. It really pushes you to keep at it. I know you will do it. But I can’t help but wonder don’t u need to use conduit? I don’t know your laws or what you are using but I thought it’s needed for the safety of your home? 🤷‍♀️ Anyhow, you got this Jordan!!

[@abbystattman8271]

“No arms and no legs is basically how you live right now Kevin, you don’t do anything.” Let this not be said of you Jordan get that basement done!

[@elenawolff4236]

Awesome job!! Keep it up! 🙌🥳

[@SpasmicBoots]

Here's a heckle from Australia!

[@BernicePuleng]

That was so much fun. Wonderful to watch! It made me aspire to be more productive and cut down my KZbin-watching time to do what I said I would do. :) Also, where'd you get your pants. I feel like they're prefect for rock climbing.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I got these at a Kroger that sells clothes too 😂 They’re Carhartt though so you might be able to find them somewhere else.

[@lonk_daboi6219]

*heckle heckle heckle* But fr you got this homie!

[@jeanettejenmeredithdohmen3386]

You got this!!!

[@mysterymonk19]

Love this, go well friend

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thank you so much.

[@sarahsell2127]

Great video!

[@RhinoFeed]

I just put an offer in on a fixer upper please pray that this was the right decision and if it wasn't the right decision let the seller pick a different offer

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Exciting times for you. Update me on the outcome.

[@RhinoFeed]

@@JordanTaylorVideos Outcome is don't put offers in on fixer uppers, you won't get financing. lol I'm an idiot

[@Seeker1998]

I believe in you. But above all you must believe in yourself. If you want to finish this, then you will give yourself the grace and praise you deserve. Or you could try your hardest and still fail. At least you can say to yourself that you gave it your all which is the very best that any of us can hope to do.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thank you!

[@theimpossiblethespian6974]

For some tough motivation, no criticizing the masses about social media and scrolling till Sept 30th. (I know you just outed yourself as someone who’s doom has been doom scrolling, but you will have something to stand on when heckling people about social media, like “see, I did indeed go without social media for 45 days and look what it did for me)

[@AngelVids7]

This was great 😂

[@heatherthedutch-american1481]

Welp. I start senior year of college on Monday. It might help if I focused on that.

[@corbinmadden9674]

You're hilarious

[@momstruction]

Heckle heckle heckle 😂

[@Ajsupermonkey]

Was Owen's tongue tie release successful? Thinking of you guys 💛

[@Onthewayover]

Jordan: "If you're watching this, don't forget to like and subscribe" God: "Let's remind him I'm always watching."

[@madelinehoppenstedt7782]

Take that atheists

[@stringsattacked]

You'll thank yourself later for taking the time to put in those lights. Citation: my personal experience.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Okay, glad I altered it then 👍🏻

[@VioletSparkle]

Personally I think you're a bit too hard on yourself with all your goals and demands... but more power to ya! You can do it! 🙂

[@TheMocMakerStudios]

Jordan, get off your butt and work on the basement project. Replying to comments isn't an excuse!

[@josephmarrow5598]

You do this, ill practice bagpipes and hire a mardarin tutor

[@laurenc.590]

I was literally just thinking that, for this project, Jordan needs to learn a mandarin phrase that is so so handy and English simply doesn't have a good equivalent. “加油！” (jīayó) --- literally "add oil", a.k.a. "add petrol/fuel/gas" Whether shouted with gusto at a sporting event or whispered gently to a grieving friend, it indicates any and all of: hang in there, you've got this, keep it up, I feel for you, you can do this, don't give up, etc. Jiayo Jordan!

[@Ranstone]

If then when though?

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

if then….when?

[@ashermack2543]

Jordan all the comments are nice right now so if you don't do it you're a heckin nerd, and not the cool kind of nerd, like the kind of nerd that needs to get a job, and that job is fixing your house

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

😂

[@jessimitchell2051]

You got this!!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thank you, Jessi!