Installing Tongue and Groove Soffits On Our Self-Built Home

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[@kevind1555]

Jeremy... Fill the soffit Gap... You have wasps and hornets... Add the strip... And caulk it.

[@cherylstelmar6475]

I was thinking the same!

[@edatao2]

FOR SURE. We live up in northern WI - Would be a HUGE problem here.

[@jeffh8112]

And bats! They can fit into any tiny crack!

[@kevind1555]

@@jeffh8112 So True... Bats can fit through a 1/4 inch crack. Mice can too...

[@fillg]

I never thought about soffit vents closing to keep wildfire embers out. That's a really good idea.

[@leoaz4667]

As someone who has worked for 40yrs in the home building industry I am truly amazed how great you are doing. I hope you are proud of yourselves you’ve taken on a incredible task and have nailed it. Love to you all ❤️

[@jasonward5407]

@@siesta7687 why are you putting this on these pages as what you’re promoting has nothing to do with a family friendly channel. I am sure there are many sites you can promote your site on that is more geared to you

[@catherinekent6565]

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[@joeytee6554]

The board that has the hole in it will probably be home to bees, wasps or something. Plug it up.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

The gap doesn't lead to anything. The cavity is totally enclosed because the last board is nailed to the sub fascia

[@patchurch1677]

I think he means the board with the knot hole that you called a vent. I agree.

[@garywilson9640]

I placed fine screen covers over my all my attic vents and installed a power vent to keep attic cool. My house is only one that survived the Tubbs Lane fire event.

[@jackhenson2900]

As for the small opening at the facia. You might consider some half inch quarter round trim. It is a perfect place for wasps to get in and setup their own little homestead.

[@sallygreimes6585]

I was thinking bats may want to hibernate there too.

[@JerryB507]

@@sallygreimes6585 It's only 3/4 inch deep, so no space for the bats. It would be a good idea for them to set up a couple of bat houses to help keep down the flying insect population.

[@johnchetcuti6518]

Thinking the same, I put them on mine.

[@HECROW55]

Cove Molding would do also.

[@denisec6577]

Melissa, I love your thoughtful narrations at the close of each video. You and Jeremy are writing your own story. What a treasure you are making for your children.

[@kalaipaa]

Melissa, "my body is a temple." Jeremy, "Temple of Doom!!!" Hahahaha

[@fredl575]

Bro that had me in stitches 😂

[@MrNathansdad]

I literally laughed out loud at that one 😂🤣

[@lauriestlyon8773]

Now we can all see why Jeremy insisted on a comfortable couch! 😁

[@adubbelde1]

My wife helped me shingle our garage 20 years ago. She had her butt firmly planted on the roof at the beginning. While she never got totally comfortable, she did loosen up by the time we were done

[@adubbelde1]

I would have started at the facia and if there is a gap, it will be covered by the siding.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Gap would’ve been too wide to be covered by the siding

[@DIYDesignByCCW]

Your home is going to be absolutely gorgeous. And to see your wonderful family working together as a loving, cohesive unit, warms my heart! 💌

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤

[@lindajewell8921]

You’re going to want to close those little gaps. I live in an old farmhouse and the previous owner left a gap like that. It was a haven for wasps and other flying critters. I just had the it replaced this year and it’s amazing how few wasps I have flying around the porch now.

[@sagechickenhomestead1]

That was the first thing I thought. You could get some colored caulk or wood glue to fill it in, that way you don’t have to redo or make new cuts.

[@angelcsa46]

Yes, I agree so please do it.

[@afriendtoo6971]

Too late now but to start with the outside board first then work back towards house. Siding will cover gap.

[@v.9802]

​@@afriendtoo6971 The same exact thought came to my mind as well, the siding can close this gap without problem. Besides isn't the boards easier to cut than the concrete logs, they should have waiting for the siding, to see what should go first to minimize the cutting.

[@lindajewell8921]

Just a little piece of trim along the inside edge will do the job. No one will even notice. You’re house is amazing and you’re family is a delight to watch. Thank you for sharing!

[@morganl836]

It is great to see you both looking healthy again!

[@fredl575]

Sure is!

[@dncndan1]

I think you probably should start the wood from the fascia and work toward the house. Then after you apply your siding you can install a trim strip if needed.. Most of the installs I've seen they start by putting female end down and nailing that board on. Then they just slip next board on and tack it through male end only. That way you save nailing one end and the nails don't show when you slip next board over it.

[@jasonallen1532]

Of all the DIY homesteaders I watch on YT, your home is by far the prettiest.

[@patriciadavis7444]

REALLY GREAT YOU GUYS ... IN YEARS TO COME YOU WILL REALIZE THAT IT WAS ALL IN GODS PLAN TO GIVE YOUR FAMILY SOMETHING THAT YOU DESERVE ... STAY BLESSED IN CHRIST MIGHTY NAME AMEN

[@tank75nc]

Seriously, you guys are so cute sometimes it makes me want to throw up! Love the content and this is completely a joke, I love the relationship you have and how much you show it in your vidoes!

[@ronalds.bourgeois3365]

You should have started from bottom, so wall material will help hide small Crack, so insects won't get in.

[@househen1]

That’s what I was thinking as well. The siding would cover the small gap.

[@rachelsanford9061]

The build is really coming along! I’m so glad to see you guys feeling better. My mom said she understands what you’re going through Melissa, she is still unable to smell/taste certain foods and seasonings a little more then 8 months later. So hang in there, they are very slowly coming back for her and hope they will for you. Now with those soffits I would fill in the gap. Those wasps and hornets love to use soffits for their nesting sites.

[@peterpan05]

10 months in today for me- still suffering from parosmia and taste distortion. Crazy how it affects life. Praying your mom, Melissa, and all of us affected, eventually heal.

[@donnakytle6595]

Your looking like your feeling so much better.I have been praying for your awesome family.House is looking do good.I know you can't wait to get in your house.Cant wait for you to get your horses.Hope we can see their arrival.My grandaughter has a black and white pony.She is so sweet,her name is Clementine.She is so fast.She takes lessons and shows her.She was a cart pony when she got her.She is doing great training her.God Bless you.Will continue to pray for you to get back your strength and stamina.You have the most beautiful children, can't wait to see them riding the horses.

[@johnwilliams2768]

It so good the kids can say they had a part in building the house!

[@maryyarwood4691]

I afraid that gap will bug you, but in another way, hornets being able to get in and make hundreds of nests over that space around your entire house.

[@mikedistel5860]

Glad you are healthy and no lasting effects.🤗

[@welderman1221]

It is a great thing that the kids help out with all of it!! Teaches them many things to prepare them for life!!

[@marciaolson4878]

You guys look fantastic! Thanks again for taking us along in your life’s journey! God bless!

[@nancypatterson374]

I always love your message at the end of each video, you guys are so inspiring, thanks 🙏❤️

[@fredl575]

I concur.

[@LadyTSurvival]

You guys have saved an obscene amount of money doing all this yourselves. The house is looking awesome. AND you know it's quality workmanship since you did it yourselves

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

We have! Thank you.

[@joygutierrez-pilare1565]

While you have the lift, you may want to prep any hooks you’ll be needing for holiday lights. Or exterior sensor tasks lights.

[@CinderShar]

If it's wide enough for a wasp to get in you need to put something over it trust me on that one I learned the hard way!

[@deb9711]

I am in awe of the dedication you both show towards achieving your goals. You're barely over covit and look at what you have done already. This home is going to look so impressive against your landscape. It's so much bigger than I thought at the beginning. God bless you both and your beautiful family ❤🌟 Thankyou for letting us come along for the ride.🌟

[@dcar]

“I still can’t taste anything so it’s a good time to eat organic” (roughly spoken) 👍🏻😄👍🏻 priceless….

[@thomassuttonsiny]

“Temple of Doom” hilarious! You da man.

[@debracarnley788]

Looks great! Glad y'all are better! I would consider closing in that space somehow just because wasps will get in there - my friends have been fighting wasps in their soffits for years. They somehow get into the house. Just a thought...

[@tracy2092]

maybe pop some mesh or filler in that knot hole, the wasps or yellow jackets as you call them will find that hole and build a nest in your roof space 😊I'm no expert, so I may be wrong, just a suggestion 🤷‍♀️😊

[@joancosgrove3676]

maybe cram fine steel wool in the holes - you might also think about cramming steel wool around any water pipes, etc to keep the mice out - they can't chew through steel wool

[@eddiewatson3759]

Well I've never enjoyed a commercial before. The company needs to hire you and pay you enough money to finish your house. And your house is looking fabulous YOU guys are doing a great job . sure glad you got tO feeling better

[@fisherus]

The soffit just adds to the beauty of your home. The perception of how it will look upon completion is mind boggling! It's getting harder to await the completion of your dream home we are falling in love with and want more, every video you release. Jeremy, regarding the small gap between your soffit and facia, the only thing that would worry me is that the above ground wasps in this area love build their nests in every outdoor orifice they can find. This gap could become a big problem.

[@brittongodman7769]

Great comment about the Soffit space being a potential home for wasps, etc. This is the first thing I thought of when I saw that space was left. It is okay that you beat me to it, because they've been warned............ good job!

[@katshomekorner9194]

The question, though, is what is the difference between those gaps and the soffit vents? Both provide access to behind the soffitts. If there were no vents then I would suggest doing something to fill in those gaps, and the tiny ones at the roof peaks.

[@billnict1]

@@katshomekorner9194 - My soffit vents have screen on the inside so they are bug proof for the most part except for maybe really small ones.

[@roywaite5793]

I hate auto correct. soft

[@stanrobertson]

They could start on the facia side and leave the gap where the siding will cover it.

[@RenaissanceThinking]

The house is coming along. Watching ya'll working together is so refreshing. I would point out one little issue you may want to address on your soffit install, not to rain on your parade....the rib should be installed up hill and the channel on the lower edge so that moisture doesn't collect in the channels. Won't make a huge difference if you were building a typical house in a subdivision, but this is your "forever" home. Over time moisture in the channels will cause rot. Don't be discouraged by this. You two are doing great work overall. ...oh don't forget to address the nail holes in the "field" of the Zip panels to achieve the full water barrier.

[@TheJwd310]

Man this is really starting to come together…lookin good y’all

[@catjeffery1270]

Can I just add , Melissa I love your voice it's so nice to listen to you especially at the end of your videos when you give an inspirational round up of the events of the day and what drives you and how everything comes together and you always make it feel doable on every level with your calm and nurturing voice totally love you girl 😊❤

[@SapphireThroneMinistries]

Your soffits look so good! I love how your adorable helpers jumped in. I immediately thought: Awww... Your kiddos are making memories. Someday, they will say, "Remember when we helped mom stain the soffit wood?" as they look up and forward to more good and simple memory making.

[@Posie1970]

Your videos make me so happy. Can't even explain. Helping me get through the 'vid right now.

[@n2boardn]

Wow that fascia looks fantastic! The boxed soffit looks great too!

[@ronwhited1224]

You've stumbled upon the secret! "There was never anything holding us back, except ourselves". There is no limit to what we can accomplish with that mindset. Loving the progress and most of all I'm thankful all of you are feeling better.

[@jimo2665]

The soffit looks great. That is going to be a beautiful house and the view is incredible.

[@walteralexander1956]

You need to close that gap somehow on that soffit. Yes insects will definitely love that small gap, and a chance bats will too, bats only need about 1/4 to 3/8 to get in.

[@sharianderson8739]

Absolutely!!! Close it up so you have NO unwelcome dangerous house guests/occupants!

[@jeanievonberge3723]

That was my first thought, bats, when you said you would leAve the gap??

[@walteralexander1956]

Want to be clear, I am not trolling, just concerned.

[@paulhoneyman6923]

It's great to see you all up and around again and the works coming along GREAT. Take care and stay safe

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Love your soffits guys they look really awesome. I would find a way to close in those gaps though, don't want wasps and hornets invading them and building nest in there. Love your closing monologs, they are always heartfelt and oh so true.

[@sandysmith4192]

I love the endings to each of your videos. You're such a good writer and so expressive when you read it or say it the perfect ending to a perfect video😊

[@mikenuyen4441]

"Temple Of Doom" I love it Made me laugh.

[@andreamalik2961]

It looks gorgeous, well done. Poor you Melissa with STILL not being able to taste. You're still sounding adenoidal - or, as we say in the UK "bunged up" 🤣. Really hope you get "un-bunged up" soon. P.S. bloomin loved seeing the kids rolling each other around in that barrel. They're having a childhood I could only ever have dreamed of. ❤

[@dallasjjohns7499]

Hi from Tasmania I love your mountain views your house is going to be awesome I enjoy you videos cheers

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Hot Lemon with a drop of wiskey or brandy before bed

[@africandawn]

Thats how you make a house a home! Build it with love! ❤ and your doing it, each and everyone of you, with every member of the family playing their part and making their mark! What a marvelous thing your doing x

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@douglashayes3167]

1) AWESOME job guys!!!! 2) I wish you would have called... its too late now... but you could have started tight to the outside... you could caulk the inside...and you still have the thickness of your siding product (and most likely they will have like a j-trim type piece for the top) so you have some room on the outside.... with that said, your soffit vent choice is going to be much easier.... with not framing the soffit down so its flat (which is totally fine - I freaking love the way you did it) but you will need to go with a venting strip if you do not want to compromise the efficiency of your attic venting... you are already going to have a challenge keeping the attic cold in the winter (optimum is the attic temp is equal to the outside temp to eliminate the risk for condensation... NOT your friend in a cold climate)or heat loss to create ice dam issues. if you only put a vent per say every 2 or 3 truss spaces, you will not have adequate airflow under the decking.... It does not effect our area here in MN... but the fire/amber resident vents are supper cool.... good luck! oh, and if you need a trim piece out by the fascia... best thing to use is mull strip... its like 1/4" x 1.5"... again, good luck... you guys are rocking it

[@roberthardcastle3272]

I'm so very glad to see the entire family healthy so soon. God has blessed you all with a speedy recovery, among all the other blessings he's given you. God has also blessed all of us by allowing you guys to share your family's joys and trials with us. Thank you for sharing, and may God continue to bless us all.

[@evalinawarne1337]

I AM BLESSED FOR YOU for TRUSTING GOD FOR THE NEW HEIGHTS YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. A GIFT YOU GAVE YOURSELF. NOW YOU SEE A NEW A HIGHER VIEW. ISN'T IT AMAZING. I WENT ON OUR ROOF TOP. I LOVED THE HIGHEST VIEWS. ESPECIALLY WHEN I WINTER 🎿. IT IS BEAUTIFUL. THE LAST SUNSSET of the DAY before the cool nights begin. THANK YOU FOLKS. THAT Was so SWEET. Your child brought a big veggie basket with veggies. He was so HAPPY He brought home some dinner veggies. I love it. Mine are all grown up. It goes by way to F AST... CHOW from MICHIGAN. GOD BLESS YOUR HAPPY HOME.

[@revmcl1]

You two are amazing. I love your photography as well as your work on the soffits. 💕

[@sandrathomson1084]

Hello Beautiful GSL Family 👋. Thanks for another great video. So happy to see y'all smiling and making progress on the house. Y'all have the cutest helpers. It's nice to see them outside playing and enjoying themselves. Love seeing all your adorable animals. Your inspirational comments are spot on Melissa. Hope y'all have a great Labor Day Weekend. Stay safe beautiful people. God Bless y'all and the homestead 🙏✌❤😊

[@ryanwynn4441]

Close that gap. Wasps and bees look for points of entry to build their nests/hives, and that gap is just what they are looking for.

[@dianethompson6980]

Love watching you and your family……hard and consistent work pays off❤️🇨🇦

[@marciam6224]

I like how when you started that the boards were so shiny that you could see the reflection of the zip writing on it. Excellent work!! Can't wait to see the next video. Glad you guys are all feeling better although Nevaeh has yet to make an appearance.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you Marcia.

[@revmcl1]

I saw her while the boards were being stained.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@revmcl1 Me too !!!

[@southsidecarly7427]

@@GoodSimpleLiving yes, how is Nevaeh doing? I hope good! Sending well wishes her way💕

[@clydenakashima7393]

Great job on the soffit. A suggestion when you have repetitive cuts to make on the the miter set up a stop block to the length you need; that way you don't have measure each piece. It is nice to see you are getting better. Stay safe and take a break to let your body heal.

[@davidlindsay847]

To save a lot of time just cut one to fit and use it as a pattern to scribe others to the same length.

[@alexdreher]

This looks very very nice! The soffits in that lighter color match perfect to the stained wood and the upcoming facing of the House! I like this!

[@stellajeffrey647]

Good evening everyone 👋🏻 hope you’re all well now. Love your vlogs 😊

[@erinbarrow4819]

Hey Melissa and Jeremy the garden still looks good and the house is looking great I'm so happy that you guys are getting back to yourself 🙏♥️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you Erin 😊 💓

[@Matt-ty6hp]

I love watching your kids play outside! Great job, keep up all that work and believe you will be healed of your sensory loss!

[@hattieray6663]

That Beatle you said was mean to kill .. will bore holes into your wood and your fruit trees and other trees and kill them .. do find a way to get rid of them .. not a good bug . And it is so wonderful to really see two people doing such great work. I'm 77 years old and have watch you from the first. Love your videos. And can't wait till the next one comes out. You both are truly blessed.

[@JerryGDawg56]

Y’all both look and sound so much better!! Looking forward to watching this! 😊❤️🙏🏼

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Getting better each day

[@leonjoseseban3776]

good evening I am following you from Paris, bravo courage how do you be a police officer and build your own house 🏠 ????? I do not speak English I watch video I use a translator to translate, I cannot translate your writings or copy it too bad I look forward to your videos with great pleasure

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@leonjoseseban3776 Hi Léon. Jeremy is not a police officer. He resigned from that job before they moved to their new property in Idaho. He now works full time with Melissa on building their new homestead on their new property. I hope that helps you to understand a bit better. 🤗💞🙏✝️

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

@@leonjoseseban3776 ~ Here's what Heather Clayton-Callaghan said via Google translate. I hope Google did a decent job. "Salut Léon. Jeremy n'est pas un policier. Il a démissionné de ce travail avant qu'ils ne déménagent dans leur nouvelle propriété dans l'Idaho. Il travaille maintenant à temps plein avec Melissa sur la construction de leur nouvelle propriété sur leur nouvelle propriété. J'espère que cela vous aidera à comprendre un peu mieux."

[@DIYDesignByCCW]

@@GoodSimpleLiving Thank God!🙏

[@margiel4299]

Thank god you all are feeling much better. Prayers continue for you all. Everything is looking great 👍 thank you for sharing

[@lieuwina]

The children playing inside the barrel reminded me of my childhood. Closing the roof rafters looks absolutely beautiful and gives it gives it the finishing touch. I would close those little gaps as little animals can get in there and it would finish it nicely. You have come so far with all the work on your property since moving there, you can be so proud of yourselves. Have a great day.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, the gaps Don't actually lead to anything. The soffits are totally closed in because the last soffit board is nailed flush to the sub fascia

[@Peachy08]

I love the way the soffet looks! Glad to see y'all are feeling better!

[@stephenkeatley5122]

Love to you all hope you're well now take care of yourself

[@carlossilveira7007]

Closing the roof openings in addition to protecting the house gives a much nicer finishing appearance. I just suggest that you close the remaining cracks because of the insects that can enter and nest in the attic. The children playing inside the barrel reminded me of my childhood when I used to do the same inside old car tires.

[@lovetopaint2008]

Great job guys:) love your channel. As for the gap I would cover that opening in the soffit... to avoid Bees or wasps making it their permanent home.

[@Thriller_Author]

Yeah. Even if they can't get into the roof space, they will nest in that crack.

[@SagebrushRambles]

@@lovetopaint2008 you're replying to a commenter not Melissa and Jeremy lol.

[@paulmonk7820]

@@SagebrushRambles HUH?

[@patchurch1677]

I think the 2x?6 That they are nailing to covers the crack. The little knot hole on one of the last boards however is perfect for wasps.

[@charliemeier8076]

I love the suggestion re: starting at the facia and cover the gap with siding. Lol - “Temple of Doom” Kids in the barrel and working with the parents on their home-priceless!

[@audreyabdo7719]

The Soffits are so beautiful. You two work really great together. I love that movie “Groundhog Day”. I hope you will dry up and get your taste back soon. You two and with the help of your sweet children, you have come so far. God bless you all.🙏🤟👍🙏

[@grampianprepper2207]

what a difference those soffits make to the house, well done guys.

[@stevestenzel5117]

Yeah! Another GSL update. You guys make my day!!

[@joyceterra2265]

Soffits really look wonderful. The house is really started to gain character.

[@ALLTHINGSTOMMYBITESTV]

you are so correct, we often put thing off due to a fear of the unknown. Once we set that aside and face it straight on we realize that the victory was in taking the first step. Thanks so much for your great content. Have a great day and I'm glad you all came through just fine after being sick

[@normabenavidez2138]

So Melissa, you can relate when I enter Home Depot, I go straight to the lumber section to catch that wonderful smell. Also, @15:26, the kids rolling in that barrel, PRICELESS!!!

[@gerryhand]

I love the inspirational message you do for every video. May God bless you, Jeremy and your family. And may God keep you safe.

[@groovies1000]

I think people enjoy this channel because they enjoy watching a couple and their children just simply being a family... It really is beautiful.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤

[@catjeffery1270]

Love the soffits they look AWESOME and I Love the sweet loving BANTER between you two it's so sweet and your kids are so good natured loving and kind and your dog and cat gee I envy your life and I'm praying you don't suffer long covid and regain strength and taste and smell and all become 100% well again gee I'm so excited to see the next step in your build YOU GUYS ROCK sending Much Aroha from NZ ❤⚘😻

[@tammycoleman8889]

Your house is beautiful thank you for posting

[@mindi.m]

I have taken care of some of "those things" this week. I took some paid time off from work and my son and I tackled them. The soffits really look beautiful! I'm sure it's the stain!

[@nickiprest2176]

It's lovely that the kids are helping. I helped my Dad with projects when I was younger and it taught me a great work ethic and taught me to take pride in my accomplishments.

[@stephaniepearcy4386]

Your 2 of the hardest working people I’ve seen. Your new home is going to be amazing!!

[@m.k.6944]

Guys I can not get over how smart , capable , diligent , creative ..you are. You are only two people and this is a huge house ?!!

[@melaniedowell7064]

The soffits turned out beautiful and the house it's turning into a home even with little imperfections that you guys may see makes it a stunning home. Until next video.

[@sibbyd8743]

Great job on the soffit guys! You can use quarter-round concave shaped molding to close those little gaps. The job looks way too professional to leave those undone. Also, you could stain the strips before sealing it to give added contrast. Keep safe. Peace and nuff love from Jamaica!!

[@robforbes2602]

The soffits are looking good. That makes a big difference to the look of the house. Nice job you two, keep up the good work.

[@nancypaquet2403]

The “Saga of the Soffits” is now completed! And who would think that something so mundane would turn out so nice. You both did a great job; it looks really classy! 👍🏼

[@terryhuffaker3615]

Jeremy: crinkle face, "Don't tell everybody my secrets!"

[@budoneof15]

Yes, I’m watching your video and avoiding house work. I LOVE 💕 watching your children playing outside and playing together. This is how I grew up. So healthy. I will say it again. Your view is amazing.

[@lindastewart9779]

Little bed seeing your cute little dirty face gardener a real cutie loved the picture of the squirrel your beautiful home is getting closer each time to being done for your wonderful family God Bless you ALL

[@wendyvermette9095]

I love what you're eating for your snacks. They are absolutely delicious.

[@asigridpreiser7760]

So glad to see you all going full force. Back to the work and getting it finished!!!! Congratulations!

[@lindajohnson7838]

Make sure you close EVERY SINGLE gap, roof, windows and doors. Especially in the fall when they are searching for a place to over winter the nest. Those nasty little wasp can and do eat through wood and dry wall. We thought it wouldn’t be an issue until we woke up with an entire swarm in our bedroom one morning. Love your videos.

[@bowhunter8235]

Your home makes the view of the mountains more beautiful. I'm sure Father smiles from above as He casts His eyes your way and says, "By Myself. It was GOOD the way it was but I think it's better now". 😁😇

[@terrychavez9148]

It's great seeing you both back at it again! And you all working in your house is always something to look forward too :) Definitely makes the house look better, and I also didn't know about the vents!

[@Jazz1959]

Looks great can’t wait for the res of the windows and siding and side door to go on. I looks forward to your videos

[@believehimornot7195]

"Temple of doom." 🤣🤣🤣 Kenji in the tarp . . . too cute. Children helping . . priceless. Barrell rolling . . . wheeeeee !!! Beautiful soffits. 'Nother lovely video and I appreciate your epilogue. 💕 (I am a champion avoider. 😢 )

[@visionamd40]

Your kids got a smile on my face 🥰 Love to see children use there imagination and things they find to play with. The house looks great.