How to Replace a Rotten Beam

[@pmelaglover9913]

It warms my heart to see a son that is so willing and able to help his parents. Bill and Elizabeth y’all did good!!👍👍👍👍🎉🎉🎊🎊🥰🙏

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

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[@Savannah-ed4rv]

I agree! I have two younger brothers, one which has passed at a fairly young age, and he was especially able-bodied into landscaping and paperwork. But he never really wanted to help out his family which was pretty sad. My other brother is the same way, and as always feeling put out if my mother and I asked for any physical help. It's definitely in the way children are raised and unfortunately we had a very dysfunctional family and our father was the same way. He made a good living and he was very educated but he did not want to be hopeful so unfortunately that's what my brothers learned from him. Bill and Elizabeth, you did to a wonderful job raising your children

[@JanesDough855]

@@Savannah-ed4rv OMG, I thought I was the only one! My oldest brother replaced my front porch light. I never heard so much complaining that I never, ever asked a family member to help me again. You'd think "family" would be more supportive, but its not so. From that, I learned a good lesson. Just pay someone to do the work and hope to God that a contractor doesn't rip you off and actually does a good job. Its very hard to find someone who wants to help. I've found out the hard way that most of these guys don't want to do small jobs, it doesn't pay and they want the "big" projects no matter what they tell you. I could write a book on my home owner experiences. Sad.

[@katiejon17]

We can’t do much for my father (he was the one who did it all), but he’s 71 and we all live together now after my mother passed (we bought his home). Seeing him with his grandchildren everyday, at dinner each evening, and outside all spring, summer, and fall is such a gift to us. And I suppose making sure he never has to mow a lawn, snow blow a driveway, or do the dishes is a little help too.

[@Koolala75]

Your home improvement and construction projects are better than watching HGTV. Love Barry, what an impressive son. What great parents you are to have a son like this!

[@lorettataylor9902]

I agree 🎉

[@missylearned9821]

Couldn’t agree more! I sit front and center and learn so much from them.

[@pinksparkle4962]

It is a Blessing to have a Son like Barry. Good job getting the beam taken care of.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yes, Barry is a GOOD son!

[@seshenofthenile2363]

Barry is the spitting image of his dad. You raised such a reliable, smart man who is now there for you guys. This is a parenting success story.

[@PicklesFiona]

Barry sounds exactly like Bill!

[@sherrynordan9821]

Two good men, dad and son makes it even better. It’s a joy watching your family work together. Listening to the both of you, with the knowledge you share is a blessing! I’m thankful your son is there for you, for you two to make the house whole again. And I’m still very excited for you all getting a Florida home! While you were working I noticed you have a rooster 🐓 near by. I’m wishing your family many blessings from our Lord and Savior! I’d be double nice if Barry and his family could get them a Florida home near you too! Love from Georgia!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Believe it or not, we never noticed the rooster until we heard it on this video! We don't know where it is.

[@sherrynordan9821]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree just so the rooster don’t “cock a doodle doo” around your beautiful bride’s bedroom window early, for we know she’s not an early riser. lol

[@Swim136]

They have enough room for everyone stay together… Baptist Pallets works well and or Blow up Mattress .. lol

[@sueyork3348]

Barry is such a good son. And talented just like his dad!☺️

[@Seektruth65]

So nice to see Dad & son working together. Bless you all 🙂

[@debbiesypher9646]

Another step closer to getting into your home, where you know it will be safe for Elizabeth and the entire family. It's so nice to see Barry and you working side by side. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Say Hello to Elizabeth. Have a blessed week!

[@lindabrowne7160]

When Barry talks he sounds just like his daddy. God Bless him for helping his dad on the house❤

[@ljjackson7106]

Great parenting Bill and Elizabeth! Why do I get the "EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OKAY NOW" feeling when 2.0 shows up? Thank you for great viewing over my french roast!!!

[@katiejon17]

Did you just call Barry “2.0”? 🤣 That guy can do it all, right next to Bill!

[@susanmorgan4151]

Barry is a fascinating mix of you and Elizabeth. His dry humor pulls me in! Together, you two are awesome. (a little Bondo!)...

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

😄

[@lynnebazyluk2226]

So good to see Barry again. I miss him and seeing his workmanship - great team!!!

[@sharonhaas8503]

Mutual respect is so heartwarming to see. Father and son working together with a common goal of making the house safe for mom is just so wonderful. Learned a lot as always. Could not look away for a moment or I would not know who was speaking! Both of you are fantastic! Take care! after all that hard work. ❇❇❇

[@virginiadodgen2787]

Bill, many years ago we were adding more piers for support underneath our home we were redoing and underpinning. My husband was under the house and told me to release the pressure on the jack. Being a 21 year old I just turned the release valve all at once. Cracked an inside wall and scared my husband as it sounded like the house was falling. After that he taught me how to use and release the jack properly. We lived in and worked on that house for 39 yrs before retiring and moving to the mountains. Good yrs, but hard yrs. He was able to live here for 10yrs before passing 2yrs ago without always having to repair something. That 1st home was built in 1900. This home 1998. He loved living here.

[@sjr7822]

Thanks for the chuckle, I can relate taking the old family farmhouse over, the money and time spent on that place, and we also moved on to better pasters in newer homes.

[@aries37]

Good Job Guys. One step closer to moving in. We had asbestos on a house we once owned. The edges were all chipped off like that. Luckily a neighbor has stacks of it in his shed and sold us what we needed for $1 a piece. My brother-in-laws father had the tool they used to punch the nail holes in the shingles without breaking them. After painting you couldn't tell the difference between the old and the "new"

[@Mari-B]

We, as senior citizens, can really appreciate Barry and his love and care for his parents. God bless you, Barry! The only son that was like Barry passed away. Thankfully, my hubby is still able to do most small repairs. I am so happy to see this getting done so you all can enjoy your summer home! ❤️

[@deecee9051]

Woohoo!! Dad and Son are back. Love to see you both working together.

[@carolynfulton4060]

It’s great that you two can work so well together.Good job Bill-working smarter not harder! I also have to utilize a chair to do what used to be thoughtless chores for me because of spinal and knee problems. I guess a few years ago I would viewed that as lazy. Not anymore. Today I’m thankful for chairs! 😊. Take care Bill and Elizabeth-God bless!

[@cindyburst]

So fortunate to have Barry to the rescue!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yup! 😊

[@BonnieLeah]

Yes, Bill and Elizabeth did a fantastic job at raising a wonderful son. I also think Berry’s wife Molly is amazing for loving her in-laws enough that she understands that Bill and Elizabeth sometimes need help and Molly supports Barry so he can help his parents. A wonderful family all the way round. May God continue to bless the entire Keller family. ❤️❤️

[@joseluiscastillo6170]

So impressed with Barry's knowledge. We all need people like this who actually can repair things correctly and cost effective.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

How fortunate to have a son that takes after his dad. Not only doing the work but no corners cut just to make do. It is better now than originally. Thanks for sharing this repair. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Nice to see Barry again! Been missing his content. I did not know about that concrete adhesive! I need to build a small cinder block wall and was dreading working with mortar. The adhesive is perfect! (and an excuse to buy a new tool, I think I will need a battery powered caulking gun. 😜)

[@bushpushersdaughter]

So good to see Barry. You guys make a great team!

[@karigould3303]

It's so good to see Barry again. I've missed "Empty Hammock" videos very much.

[@carlapierle8623]

I just love Barry. He's such a hoot, plus a good son, father and husband. You did good, parents!

[@cynthiagawin2991]

Watching Barry at work, is like watching a Dr. in surgery! So precise!

[@jacquelinepetersen9061]

Bill and Elizabeth, you have raised a very smart and knowledgeable son. Thank God he is so helpful to you both. Good job !! I really like that you explain why and what you are doing for any jobs you do. Thanks for taking us along.

[@brendahaire8824]

Thanks to Barry for helping you get this done. Bill please take care of your knee. I am still recouping from Knee Replacement Surgery from December 7. This one hasn’t been easy

[@Travelingthru]

I am going thru that April I know it won’t be easy but I am looking forward to getting fixed prayers for your recovery ❤

[@brendahaire8824]

Thank you Mar Spence. My first one went well. This knee just got worse I’ver time. Prayers for a speedy recovery for you. Keep us posted

[@kscheuerman5378]

It is so nice to see Barry and you working together, again! God bless you and your whole family

[@sandral2178]

I love seeing the dynamic duo working together again (Barry & Bill), awesome job, now Elizabeth will soon be able to be in the house lots more, awesome!

[@Terry_1111]

You guys make a great team! Is there nothing Barry can't do? He's amazing! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, huh? Thanks for sharing!

[@EmptyHammock]

Yes there is something I cant do.. I can't.. think of anything.. :P

[@Terry_1111]

@@EmptyHammock You made me laugh out loud, Barry! Hahaha

[@ggoldoe2315]

It is so good to see Father and Son work together on projects. Not all dad's and sons have that. What a testimony. Barry was so good to leave his work and come help you there. Hope he can go fishing there.

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

Thank you, Barry, for "helping" dad with this project. You are awesome.

[@jgsmile1331]

Praise God for Barry and thanks for helping your parents. God bless u all.

[@wichitatxgal]

Wow, to have a grown Son that would help! I have a 44 year old son. Haven’t seen him since 2003. I know you and Elizabeth are so proud of Barry and his skills. Hope Florida continues to be the place for Elizabeth to be warmer in Winter! All your videos are excellent.🙏

[@FarmFreshIB]

Thank you Barry for explaining the asbestos shingles. I had them on our old house and they are still there. I have explained what you have said 100's of times. Also wonderful to explain about hidden leaks.

[@karintolbert7452]

Again it's so fascinating to watch and learn how things are put together! A song about a foundation comes to mind...hmm..

[@leisacarnahan7647]

I am glad you are getting this problem resolved and that Barry is there to help you.

[@christinestephenson1742]

Wow, Bill thar looked like a daunting job but you and Barry did a great job repairing it! So happy Barry was able to come and help you!

[@kimjensen9967]

Thank you for this very informative video! My grandparents home has asbestos shingles. Perfect condition after 70+ years. Love the family unity! Our family is the same 💙 God is Good 🙏🏻

[@charlesburkhart800]

So thankful Barry was able to help you. What a great son! I appreciated the explanation about the asbestos shingles. So happy for you to have a place in Florida! Mrs CB

[@kathleens.laroche754]

Very instructive, not that I would ever want to do something like that myself 😲, but I like knowing how things should get fixed, and get fixed right. I echo the many positive comments about your parenting, Bill and Elizabeth. Barry looks and sounds so much like Bill! He seems to be about as close to a clone as a real person can be. To say nothing of his construction skills and his ability to host part of a video. Kudos to all three of you!👍👏🏻❤️

[@sjr7822]

I was thinking the same!

[@jeanettec6212]

Its so nice not having to tear out the bathroom. Great job you two. Now Elizabeth can come home!

[@joanharris8057]

Bill, what a blessing that Barry was able to help you! You and Barry always impress me with your carpentry skills! I think many carpenters could learn a lot from you! Looking forward to seeing you and Elizabeth move in your snowbird house!

[@kriskloeblen3670]

So good to see you and Barry working together again.

[@Starrmiller]

I've been on vacation so I'm catching up. Great job Bill & Barry.

[@monamorgan8614]

I bet those sweet grandkids are looking forward to spending time in Florida with you in the near future🥰❤️

[@pammiedoodle8693]

What a relief to mark that off your list👍🏼 Also, I love Barry’s sense of humor😂 Have a blessed week🙏

[@missylearned9821]

“You shall know a tree by it’s fruit”. I’m paraphrasing because it’s about 5 verses long, but what a blessing Barry is as Bill was to his father.

[@fjbutter1813]

Glad you are getting this part done and so much fun to see you both working together again!

[@claudiabettina]

Love watching you two work. My father, who was a carpenter and is now passed, bless his soul, didn't like me hovering over his shoulder while he worked, so this is the next best thing, watching you two. I learn so much and it's so interesting. God bless you both.

[@brendaz9222]

So nice to have a great Son to help you and he knows how to do stuff, perhaps taught by the master 😊

[@janicew6222]

Great son, and I know a real blessing to you. I'm blessed with two sons who are very mechanical and most willing to help me. I was going to ask you what that 'vent' was over the rotten wood. Good catch!

[@bryonbrendahaulk941]

Hi Barry! We've learned a lot from you & your dad. Keep the information coming. We'll be working on our shower later this spring. ☺

[@EmptyHammock]

hi

[@sunshinedewes4277]

Love Barry's humor🤣🤣

[@vts5618]

It never ceases to amaze me with the work and skills of you and Barry. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@michelleraney3577]

Boy, that was all jacked up! LOL! Great job guys!!

[@lisafrancis7534]

Right on Barry!...you have a great vibe plus a great dad son vibe...thank you for helping your dad Hope to see you in more videos helping Dad

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I have those same shingles on my house. I caulked around each one and painted with several coats of paint. Id say I’m good to go on siding forever. Lol 1949 was when my house was built here in NC mtns.

[@MsNora60]

It’s a good thing you were videoing which gave you insight that you may have otherwise missed.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yup, exactly!

[@mlm7598]

Looking good and so thankful Barry is able to assist you. Thank God for our wonderful children! Everything is going to be so nice and the knowledge that it is solid and won't be of concern. So excited to see you redo it all. God bless

[@jeanstout5858]

Barry, thank you for helping your mom and dad❤️

[@bessieoriotis5104]

Bill, it warms my heart to see father and son renovating professionally. I have very little experience in any of this, but I can recognize who knows. This video is very helpful. Mold is a world wide problem and in Greece many houses don't have insulation!!! GREECE

[@pamhutzell8268]

Barry is such good Christian man and a great son! Great job done.

[@ServingTheRisenChrist]

This father and son make for great teamwork!! I bet Bill is up before that rooster's first crow in the morning 🐓lol 😆 Definitely miss Elisabeth in this video 😊 ❤️

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thanks Bill for another interesting mini renovation video. Barry is a sweetheart, nice son.

[@djterry1218]

You raised Berry well! I noticed the pipe first thing when the siding was pulled off, but I was thinking it went to a sink and was just going to be repaired.

[@maryrenaud6732]

Dynamic duo back at it…thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills!

[@tonycatarelli3776]

This was an awesome video!! My wife and myself love all your videos and your a great family. I’m 60 years old and I’m learning so much more from your videos. You have a great son also. God Bless you all and wish you and Elizabeth much happiness in Florida. We live in Long Island NY. Have a great night, Tony and Janet.

[@katiejon17]

That was a phenomenal video! I don’t know how to do any of that stuff and you guys make it look easy. I’ll tell you - as much as I miss the snowy, tiny house videos from Pennsylvania, I’m enjoying seeing you both reap what you’ve sown. God bless!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

You and your son are a great team! That was some really cool repairs! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@wg146]

Father and son, mirror images😊 You are blessed.

[@beautifulvictory4eva185]

The little jokes here and there crack me up. I'm thankful you two experts get the correct info out there. I trust the work the two of you do. Till next time, God bless.

[@cherylchurch1674]

Father & son, you taught,your son well & he learned well!!! It's great to see father & son working so good together. God bless you whole family,glad to have you & your wife in Florida. Keep warm😁😁

[@dianajones8598]

Good morning 🌅 God bless you and Elizabeth, and Barry and his family. You are loved. 😇🙏🕊️🩸🕊️🙏😇

[@pamelaknits]

I so appreciated Barry’s explanation on the asbestos siding.

[@OldCritters]

It’s nice to see Barry it’s been a hot min on his channel, glad you got some excellent help there.👍💞

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Thank God that "He" showed you that pipe!! I know you said you don't want to do another flip house BUT it was wonderful/great/amazing to watch you and Barry doing it. "possibly" , love it!! Thanks for sharing. God bless and protect.

[@Louloubell]

You two work so good together…thank you for showing us this process. God bless!❤❤

[@zlatkozlatko100]

I am 50 years old and I am amazed at the way houses are built in America. All my life I have lived in houses made of solid concrete and bricks, before in Yugoslavia and now in Germany. If we had problems with water leaks, we would break the tiles, replace where the water is leaking, renovate the bathroom or kitchen. There was never a need to do anything on the structure of the house.

[@cindyenglert.az51]

Thank heaves for Barry and the help he gives you!

[@catswambo9706]

Barry your humour is sharp. Love it.

[@funguylance]

Awesome repair gentlemen. Enjoyed the comedic additions as well. And Barry, thanks for the tip about asbestos shingles. That might come in handy at some point. Cheers fellas!

[@lorettataylor9902]

Berry thank you for the information about the asbestos shingles. Berry I enjoy watching you work with your dad you both know what your doing.

[@ChristWillAlwaysBeKing]

What a Blessing that young Man is 😊

[@livinggracehomestead5792]

Great watching people who know what they are doing!!

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Bill & Barry,very good information on the siding.Great to see you working together again.👋🏻 Elizabeth 🌷💕🌷

[@jorgemurillo8759]

Thank you this what I’m about to do to my house but instead of 4’ it’s a 12 ‘ beam this really helped

[@linak7155]

Good 2b able to recognize a problem b/4 it becomes a greater one n potentially affect ur health. We just discovered a leak behind the shower in the upstairs bathroom. My husband unscrewed a base board and found mold. Since he can't fix we will need to hire someone to do the job. Your son is capable and willing to help out. What a blessing! Ours isn't there yet but we hope ...

[@marylou8236]

You're a good son, Barry! Blessings!

[@commonsense6967]

I'm farther north in FL than you guys, but I have a house (used to live in it, now a rental) built in 1954, that had a leaking water heater in the kitchen when we bought it 30+ years ago, and it had been leaking for years. The kitchen floor had to be rebuilt because of it! The repair work was done by professionals, and they shored up the kitchen floor underneath in the same manner you guys used--concrete blocks. Years later, the city told me it was no longer "code" to do it that way.😢 Oh, well, so far so good. I also had to install a wooden access panel opening in the bedroom wall in back of the bathroom shower when the bathtub faucet handles wore out. (Had to have a carpenter and plumber do that.) You guys did great!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

No longer code? What are they talking about? That’s the standard way to make a repair like this!

[@kathleenworkman2575]

It reminds me of watching my dad and be work on our house. Good memories.

[@tammieflemal7871]

What a blessed to have someone to help that knows what to do.

[@sergiovalenti7255]

I never had to do this type of work before, great tutorial. 👍

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video Barry and Bill. I forwarded your video on to my 19 year old son as he is very proactive on keeping our house in perfect condition as well as keeping our car and truck in excellent working condition.

[@faithhope2212]

Wonderful job!! You two are a blessing to watch. Well done and how awesome is it that it was not as bad as it could have been? You don't need to answer that.. 🤗

[@karolmolitor4675]

Good job Bill and Barry. You work so well together ❤

[@brendaz9222]

Mold, humidity, termites, stinging flies and storms are part of the charm we endure in this paradise LOL

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

But not so much in the winter when we will be here. 😊

[@lindagrove3278]

Two skilled men that know what their doing love watching yous the beam you took out looked rotted all the way