How to rot repair, How to use Bondo and How-to Dustin...Bonus!

hey all you home menders! We've got rotted wood. We could replace it but no! Dustin shows us how to make the rot look like it's been replaced, fix it, seal it and move on. Believe it or not, you can say Dustin "went to college" to learn home repair, From the University of Kentucky to the coast of Virginia Beach...you can watch over Dustin's shoulder as.......
Bonus** Dustin shares how and where he learned all his skills.
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[@Zytri92]

Didn’t have a dad growing up to teach me this stuff. Just got my first house and you’ve been the mentor I needed. Thanks

[@homemend]

Same here Gin. I had to learn from some old guy looking over his shoulder and that old guy was not my dad lol. I appreciate the comment. Keep it up!

[@sofhar7162]

Thank you so much for what to use & showing how to do it & learn as a Homeowner to do it your self ! 👍🏻

[@Dutchy-1168]

This Bondo is sure handy

[@bailey1000100]

As many people have commented below, you either have to cut away the rotted wood completely or use the expensive wood hardener on the raw soft wood area if you can't cut any wood for whatever reason. Bondo will push out ,pop out after several months.Also if you can, drill holes in the wood where the Bondo is going to go .This allows the Bondo to "key" into the wood , or lock into the wood better.

[@homemend]

Excellent input… A popular misconception… As long as the water has been stopped, and the exterior component has been coated with exterior semi gloss and sealed up with conch… The rot will stop.

[@petethehandyman9185]

Great repair Dustin! Couple of bondo tips, I use a scrap piece of dry wall as a mixing pallet,wait to add the hardener until you are at the repair site,it hardens quickly. Mix in small batches to have less waste. A plastic spreader works great and the hardened bondo is easy to remove,I can’t tell you how many metal putty knives I’ve ruined. Also if it’s a deep repair bondo glass is a good first coat as it has fiberglass strands in it for strength and use regular bondo for a smooth finish coat. Welcome back sir!

[@homemend]

Thank you so much Pete and thank you for the tip to my man. I was checking out that glass one. That is good to know and I just don’t work well with plastic therefore I had to add a 10 bucks to every repair LOL people don’t seem to mind it and I look better with that metal knife 😃 Thank you so much my friend

[@keithcanfield3251]

In my experience, bondo is a temporary fix if the wood isn't first treated with boron (borax) to kill any fungus and then coated with a liquid epoxy resin to stabilize the base wood. There are kits available on line for this type of repair and I've used them with good success. Bondo only has always fallen out after time.

[@homemend]

Awesome input Keith. Thank you

[@JackJensenTrader]

Interesting, thanks, @Keith Canfield. From watching/reading elsewhere, it seems that at least one shut chip away the rotting wood to get to all solid and go from there (even if just Bondo, as here).

[@prairiecracker214]

Totally temporary without an investment in some prep,,, come on man

[@snarecat3441]

Yup!

[@kerryd25]

Enjoyed your story Dustin! So glad to see you back with all your tips and tutorials!! : )

[@homemend]

Hey Kerry! Thank you so much. Had a lot of people wondering about Dustin. It was nice :-) thank you so much. Yes I needed a little hibernation. And probably will want it again next year LOL but I will have a few uploads ready to go this time. You’re aime KD!

[@jlucero775]

8:29 Where he says he started his own business, “ and you can do that too!” Love that so many people need encouragement and confidence to take that leap of faith and start their own business! Love this video I have some molding around an exterior door my dog chewed when he was a puppy! I needed to fix it and really didn’t want to replace the whole mold! Great video ! Gonna try this out

[@homemend]

This is an awesome comment to my friend thank you so much for sharing. Loving you today!

[@rodneyhoskins8187]

Great job. One additional step if the wood is “punky” or dry rot is to use a wood hardener before you bondo.

[@homemend]

Excellent thank you

[@SFDood]

@@homemend, yeah, I agree with rodney. If you know that the wood is rotten, then that bondo wont stay on there long if the base that it sits on is not solid. The wood will continue to rot away while the bondo stays. Then, after some time, it might look like you did a crappy job, but only because the wood is still rotten, not because your work was bad.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

@@homemendRodney and SF make a good point. If anyone is wondering what a good wood fiber hardener (consolidator I think is what it’s called), Abatron makes one. They also have a two part epoxy filler, but it is much more expensive than Bondo.

[@chipcook6646]

Was going to say that. two part epoxy the best they do make a single stage.

[@Rexag]

I'm a fan! I did this per your video two years ago.... that wood is going to be there for the next millenium and doesn't leak, super fine fix... like a said... negative comments can move on... because this works !!!!!!

[@homemend]

You are awesome Rex. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@smileyhappyradio]

I just found an old video of yours, great channel, glad your still making videos for so long!

[@homemend]

Thank you so much happy! Together we should be able to fix just about anything. Happy to have you and… It’s my most favorite job ever :-)

[@milesharlan1]

Dustin... Good to see you on Saturday morning with a little bondo work on a window trim. Thanks for a little more backgrond on yourself!! Keep up the good work!!

[@homemend]

Hey miles! Absolutely. People tell me they want to hear stories LOL I’ve got some doozies. Thank you so much my friend

[@luke2042]

Dustin you're the man. Thanks for sharing some of your story bro.

[@homemend]

Thank you Luke. I appreciate you listening my friend

[@heterogeneityrocks1]

Love your video's. Love the new format. God bless

[@homemend]

Thank you so much HR. That is super encouraging and yes He is amazing and loves His kids.

[@WonderStar3]

What a humble guy. Thanks for this tutorial, it's exactly what I needed to fix some rot on my garage door!

[@homemend]

Thanks ErinI appreciate the comment my friend. You’re my success story. Thanks for sharing

[@amothinisengard6505]

Always love your videos! They're so helpful and I never feel talked down to. This one was particularly timely - just found some rotten wood and was not excited whatsoever to replace it. As for the kids who want to snap in lightbulbs, hey, someone's gotta be on the left end of the bell curve! That's called job security ;)

[@homemend]

Hey cat! So happy that it helped you. You’ve got this. Thank you so much for the comment. Many people say that and I’m guessing it’s because that’s how I break it down to explain it to myself LOL. Thank you so much for watching !

[@ohiohomesteader4207]

Outstanding video!!!!..... always learn something new from your videos....thanks!!

[@homemend]

Thank you so much Ohio. I love to share. Thank you friend

[@electechchannel3739]

Glad I found this page, thank you sir!

[@homemend]

I am happy you’re here elect. Thank you!

[@JR007x]

Thanks for sharing your story and sounds amazing and glad you were able to find something you love and can continue to do it! PS, another great video, thank you.

[@homemend]

Thank you so much JR. God has a way of working things out like that. He knows what you want and what you need. To tell you the truth when I made my first video I never thought about having a KZbin channel, it just kind of happened. Thank you for being there my friend

[@joseph-ine452]

Outstanding. Great work Bud.

[@homemend]

Thank you Joseph, it was fun doing it. I appreciate the comment

[@bpo6955]

Thank you! Awesome video, Dustin. Getting ready to do my first bondo repair, and this information was incredibly helpful

[@homemend]

Thank you Bp I appreciate you saying so

[@Johnnyouknow]

Love the channel brother, very helpful in my diy adventure!

[@homemend]

Johnny and yes Heather. You guys are who the channel is for. Thank you so much for being there!

[@debbiesineath1952]

Thank you for your encouragement !

[@homemend]

You are most welcome Debbie’s. Thank you

[@jpeachjack]

Love this! Nothing wrong with humble beginnings...it can teach you more than any college or university...journey on😊

[@homemend]

Thank you peach. Appreciating you my friend

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Right on, exactly what I was looking for! I'm getting into flipping furniture and have some messed up corners on a piece I was hoping to repair. One gal said she used Bondo but you actually showed HOW to do it :)

[@homemend]

Hey sitcom Christian! Yes I’ve been in the business a long time but I have recently picked up Bondo a couple years ago, on a house it’s typically easier to replace it and frankly probably needs it. I haven’t used anything that would hold up on furniture except Bondo. You got this. Thanks for sharing

[@timj1196]

Thanks for the History Lesson bro . Humble beginnings ! I like that...🤙

[@homemend]

Appreciating you TiMJ. Thank you

[@ajsbrushworksllc8348]

Bro!! That paint stick trick for the corner is high speed!! Been doing painting and minor repairs for a long time...wish someone had shown me that sooner. New sub!! Keep making videos, great stuff!!

[@homemend]

Hey AW. Thank you so much for this comment. The ones coming from tradesmen are worth two. You are awesome, keep doing what you’re doing my friend! The only way to get out of this trade is to teach someone else to do it. Thank you so much for sharing

[@aleksandra1046]

I have been searching all night and no one explained it as simply and step by step as you did. Thank you so much! My first time watching one of your videos but I am now a big fan!!!!

[@homemend]

This is an awesome, Alexa and it’s getting the heart. Thank you

[@mikemcdermott1026]

antifreeze to stop rot

[@superduperboyx]

thank you for this wholesome video! I came here to learn to use the bondo, but left with wisdom and knowledge..

[@homemend]

Thank you so much super Duper. I appreciate you watching my friend

[@joshr223]

Just found your channel and my story is similar to yours. Just went out on my own a couple of months ago. I really like how you don’t over complicate your process. Thanks for the videos man.

[@homemend]

That is awesome Josh. It’s definitely something needed in this business one guy help the next guy. And here’s some thing definitely to help you out. First the home repair ecourse is awesome and making lots of people happy but I also offer a business course that teaches all my tips tricks i used to run a six-figure business. Check this out my man and thank you so much for commenting www.thehomemenders.com/e-course

[@joshr223]

@@homemend i would HIGHLY recommend uploading all of your videos to rumble,brandnewtube,brighteon,andbitchute they’re missing how to content there.

[@Brightly747]

Wouldn't it ave been better to have removed the rotted wood, then fill in using bondo?

[@BumbleBeeTF]

I like how you tell two stories in one video. Great video!

[@homemend]

Awesome thank you so much for sharing bumblebee

[@Manitou36]

Just found your channel while I was searching how to fix my wood rot, you seem like a very humble and knowledgeable dude, I think I will go out and give it a go and see if I can get it to look as beautiful as yours, thanks for the info, God bless, have a great day 😁🤙

[@homemend]

This is an awesome comment from Steven Smith. Thank you sir I appreciate you. Hearing comments like these make it worth it! Hats off to you

[@chriswilkes236]

Thanks so much for this. A great help. Yes, you have given me the confidence for my own repair.

[@homemend]

You are a success story my friend. Thank you so much for sharing

[@avocado38258]

Great quick fix! Especially with how high wood is right now. Love all your videos 😁

[@homemend]

Thank you Angeleen! And you are so right. I’m sure glad I planted those trees back then :-). Thanks so much for commenting

[@randallcombs2362]

Born and raised in Lexington Kentucky. I’ve been subscribed for a few years and I’ve used your help for a few home projects. Small world

[@homemend]

Hey Randall. Absolutely, you’re definitely a homeboy. That one after UK was down on Hagerman off of vine. He owned the whole street and the block of Maxwell.100 year old houses. Now that’s a tough place to learn. Thank you so much for watching!

[@MultiGrammi]

Just came across your video and I sure need to use your skills to repair the molding around the service door of the garage. My husband is blind and the sons are busy with their families so this 72 year old great grandma will be repairing this fall before I paint the trim arounnd the service door and main garage door! Thank you SO much! Now to finish painting the 2 decks!

[@homemend]

You are a superstar. You got this. Thank you so much for sharing :-)

[@LSinclair]

Thank you for this video! I was clueless before on bondo.

[@homemend]

You got this Mark key! Confidence. Thanks for commenting

[@michaelrussell499]

Good to see you back!!!!!! 😀

[@homemend]

Hey Michael thanks so much my friend. I needed some hibernation time. Now that I know I want this I want to do it every year so I’ll make sure I have a few extra uploads ready to go. Thanks so much for commenting.

[@tbates7053]

Thank you for teaching me how to mix the bondo and use it.

[@homemend]

Absolutely t I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching

[@Jowamana]

Very informative videos you have thank you very much for teaching us

[@homemend]

Hey lady. This is an awesome comment. Thank you so much! And you are most welcome

[@Redlegarty]

really cool video. Thank you. I learned how to fix my dry rot but you're also a really good storyteller. Subscribed...

[@homemend]

Thank you my friend it was fun doing it. I appreciate you watching!

[@douglaschandler199]

Thanks Dustin for the education. Good info.

[@homemend]

Thank you Douglas. I appreciate you being there

[@joequilit6454]

Thanks Dustin! Super instruction video.

[@homemend]

Awesome Joe. Thank you for watching.

[@timothyjones2143]

Thanks for the video and sharing that story

[@homemend]

Thank you TJ appreciating you my friend thanks so much for sharing

[@HumbleStartBigFinish]

Thanks for sharing the tips and stories, Dustin. Just bought my first house and your videos have helped me figure out so much brother 👊🏼

[@homemend]

Stick around Samuel. You’re gonna be paying for that house a long time my friend LOL thank you so much for being part of the journey and so glad to be sharing with you.

[@louiselowe1568]

You can use little amount of Vaseline inside yr guide board then doesn’t stick, also can tap in yr nails only half in on guide board then simple as to get the nails out and loosen the guide board. Just what I’ve picked on watching other you tubes on doing similar repairs. Great video, hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@benbwma]

Great job! Thank for the awesome instructions and demonstration. I’m confident that I can repair my rotten kitchen window sill. 😊

[@homemend]

Thank you Ben… It’s my favorite job ever. You rock my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@mptr1783]

Youre awesome my man..........kudos to you for all you do!

[@homemend]

Thank you, sir! I appreciate you watching

[@artistlovepeace]

Thanks for the demo.

[@homemend]

Thank you Be!

[@OvGraphics]

Super thanks HM. Got a little door and window repair to do. Paid quite a bit o' money to get invested in hole hardener and bondo. Got it sitting right here. Then it occurred to me that I might orter go see how it's done to try and stave off some of those 'uh ohs' that us pudknockers get into. You took the time to present a very enjoyable and informative vid. Just what I was looking for. You the man, man! Did good and I thank ya. Norm was down in Alabam

[@homemend]

Hey 0V. Thank you so much for sharing. And I appreciate such an awesome comment. Lovin Alabama

[@bretyoung1869]

Great job, really enjoyed the video. You did a great job, thanks 👍🏽😍🇺🇸

[@homemend]

Thank you Brett! Great comment my friend appreciating you

[@josepereles7129]

Thank you for the video man, you saved me a coulple of bucks in repairs. Appreciate it

[@homemend]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for commenting.

[@chadmckeighan6726]

Great video. Genius brother!

[@homemend]

Thank you my friend! I appreciate the comment

[@jamesfrancois1727]

Thanks Bro. I really needed it....

[@homemend]

We all do my friend. Thank you James… More for you, my friend check out the business Ecorse… You’ll love it.

[@afa6361]

Thank you for the video. You seem to be a good guy. Wish you best of luck.

[@homemend]

Hey AFA! Appreciating you today. Thanks for watching

[@brianmccafferty1470]

Nice work Dustin!

[@homemend]

Thank you Brian. I appreciate the comment

[@MrSteelr4life]

Thanks for this video!

[@homemend]

You are most welcome. Thank you.

[@FdViv]

Nice story man keep up the good work !

[@homemend]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate you watching.

[@nestorroman2694]

Congratulations on your success!

[@homemend]

Thank you Nestor! Always a pleasure.

[@dborg56]

I have added sawdust to the Bondo. This allows for thermal expansion in cold climates. Had it on for a few years and no problems…so far.

[@homemend]

Awesome suggestion D. Can’t wait to try this one. Thanks for sharing

[@Magnum44NC]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@homemend]

Thank you magnum!

[@bx9420]

You are hilarious 😂 Loved learning from!

[@homemend]

That is awesome Dex thank you so much for sharing this. I appreciate the comment :-)

[@steven.labrenz_AK731]

Nice Bondo work!

[@homemend]

Thank you Steven Appreciating you sir!

[@user-tk6bx7iv6x]

512, 512, go ahead for 512 yeah we got a bondo job coming in hot! I love that your college trained! I was seriously laughing my ass off! Thanks for the lesson.

[@homemend]

Now that is a good comment my friend. Thank you so much for watching

[@markpang8847]

Sir, you make it look EASY! great work. i know that it isnt so easy to make it look that tidy. thanks for the video. youve got a new sub! looking forward to learning more from your videos.

[@homemend]

Thank you Mark. Building confidence, my friend. thehomemenders.com/e-course/

[@DavidSmith3750]

Awesome job there mate. Ty

[@homemend]

Thank you my friend!

[@chancelast6364]

go ahead😂thanks for this..I'm feeling confident that I can repair the rot near my windows👍

[@homemend]

That is awesome chance. You can never forget where you came from LOL. Thank you so much for commenting

[@patrickdunham9490]

Hey, this video was super helpful! I had no idea Bondo existed, but I need to fix a rotten spot in a ground level window frame, so I went looking online for a tutorial. Your video made it quick and easy. Thanks! And I went to UK back when the Kirwan and Blanding towers were still there. I do not envy you having to keep those hives running. : p

[@homemend]

Awesome Patrick so glad it helped you. Thank you for sharing!

[@riche.9990]

Thanks for the video. Now I'll try to fix our window trim.

[@homemend]

You got this

[@dongrooms7291]

I'm glad I found this channel. And I'm glad you changed your hair style from your first job 😆

[@homemend]

Hey Don I was rocking it for a time my friend. Thank you so much for commenting, it was fun growing out the hair while filming lol

[@BeachGirlLaw]

Excellent! 👌

[@homemend]

Thank you!

[@terryodonnell5739]

Thanks for this informative video. This is really going to help so I don't muff it up.

[@homemend]

Thank you Terry I appreciate the comment

[@FLSonshine]

Thank you!

[@felipericketts]

Now I know how to fix my door! Thanks! 🙂

[@homemend]

Thank you!

[@H0L1DAY1]

I've never seen anyone ever use bondo like this.I used to work auto body and was surprised seeing this but it came out great. I was hoping you'd paint it but it was a quick cheap fix. Good job.

[@homemend]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate the comment!

[@electricalron]

Good stuff, Dustin. We all get better with experience and lets face it, we all screw things up along the way too.

[@homemend]

Absolutely my friend… All the times we’ve had. Thanks for sharing

[@Lovect18]

Thanks Dustin. I’m recently retired and interested in doing some of my own home repairs. Think your channel’ will give me good tips!🙌🏽💯

[@homemend]

Absolutely love. Master your domain. The course is for you. thehomemenders.com/courses/#home-owner

[@KK-xz2so]

Hey! Thanks for sharing. Was about to get someone to come out trying to charge $1500 plus other touch ups outside the house but I’m going to try this myself.

[@homemend]

Hey KK. 1500 is an awesome incentive. You got this

[@jeffthewhiff]

Dustin, I enjoyed watching this video as it was very informative. The one thing though I would like to mention is that I have used the Bondo All-Purpose product in making repairs to my home, but it did not last through the cold weather season, so I have applied the Bondo Wood Filler instead as it is designed speciafically for interior or exterior wood applications.

[@homemend]

This one did pretty well. In Virginia Beach we don’t get below freezing often. I’m sure that makes a big difference. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffthewhiff]

@@homemend Okay, yes, I am sure that the colder temperatures would make a difference because I tried an experiment with All-Purpose Bondo last fall. I ground-our several knot holes on some pine trim boards on my house and filled them with Bondo. I noticed in the spring that most of the holes I filled with Bondo where the knots were did not hold and the Bondo fell out.

[@mezza0188]

Great video😊

[@homemend]

You are awesome. Thank you!

[@ethelperry4529]

Thanks, best to you & yours 😊👵🐢

[@homemend]

Thank you my friend!

[@RenoScruggs]

Hey Dustin great video

[@homemend]

Thank you Steven! I appreciate seeing your face my friend

[@yesyoga]

Wonderful!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@homemend]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kristins4749]

Dustin’s back! We missed you. Let’s get to it!

[@homemend]

Hey Kristin! Thank you so much. I needed a little hibernation time and I will definitely be wanting to do it again next year also LOL but I’ll make sure I have a few uploads on deck and ready to go. Thanks for being there

[@Majicalcreatures]

Awesome! Thanks!!! 🏆🥳

[@homemend]

Thank M!

[@AY72AZ]

I love how you tell stories along with explaining the repair. I have sons but the world we live in now it’s hard to find other men encouraging each other to be “men” if that makes any sense? Thank you😊

[@homemend]

Hey AY! I understand completely my friend. We keep doing what we’re doing. I appreciate you saying so and thank you for watching

[@robertippoliti5186]

good job. live long and prosper

[@homemend]

Thank you Robert!

[@frankoneyjr.4515]

Good video !

[@homemend]

Thank you for watching Frank!

[@mikefennema5561]

I have used the bodo wood repair trick for years. As it sets up I find a sharp paint scraper works great for leveling off the hardened filler. In severely damaged areas I install drywall screws which will be inbeded in the bondo to ensure a lasting repair.

[@homemend]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@TaffenFelspar]

Nice Vid, Thanks!

[@homemend]

Thanks for commenting TF

[@lindarebstock8422]

Thanks for the video..... I luved the guy that said, dothey snap in?😊😊

[@homemend]

Thank you Linda The look on his face

[@kellyrobinson6247]

I agree with every good comment so far.. You da man. Keep it up.

[@homemend]

Thank you Kelly, to concur with every positive comment… That’s huge my friend thank you so much for sharing

[@age_of_reason]

That tip to use the cap as a mixing cup was a life saver. I would have never thought of that and the instructions don't say to do this.

[@homemend]

Awesome comment my friend, age of reason when you’re out in the field, you adapt improvise and you over come. Thanks for being there.

[@andrewfreeman88]

Would have loved to see the finish product post painting and all. Good video Dustin

[@homemend]

Hey Andrew if you’ve watched me for any amount of time you know I hate painting lol thanks for watching

[@jacob6string]

Good job

[@homemend]

Thank you Jacob. Appreciate the comment

[@angiewilson8936]

Omg.. I'm in Lexington ky and I've lived here all my life.. I knew you were awesome for a reason.. are you still here. It's a small world...

[@homemend]

Hi Angie. Thank you so much! I worked for UK for about three years and then another three years I worked for touchstone properties on Hagerman. I was a military kid and very nomadic in my life so no I’m not still there, I got antsy and split for the coast :-)

[@denk25143]

great also use card board box spare to mix and save clear plastic lid

[@smilemia4549]

Great job👍Dustin l had talk you last year about a small bathroom floor it need to be replace. the only thing wall is so close to the feat duck

[@homemend]

Hey Mia! Thank you so much. Jump on the mighty network and show us what you’ve got! Thanks so much for sharing

[@collegeguy14]

Hah I went to UK also back in 06-10 Worked for a few big property managers around as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@homemend]

Thank you, college guy… Go cats!

[@jimkanzelmeyer7722]

God's blessings and protection, and thank you for your sharing heart.

[@homemend]

Thank you so much Jim. He is gracious my friend. Thank you for commenting!

[@josephr.carbonemdfapa5967]

Thank you for a great video!! Do you have a video on repairing rotting deck support beams?

[@homemend]

You’re most welcome Joseph thank you and it is on my list

[@huh7606]

Thank you

[@homemend]

Thank you make!

[@sunflowerzelda45]

Oh thank u, 2 lab puppies chewed a corner off the porch, and I had no idea how to make the guide for the corner edge. ta da single old woman with 2 big dogs no longer chewing up everything in sight. Guess it is time to fix the damage. :) Now I know how.

[@homemend]

Thank you Barb. You are awesome now let’s get to it!