It Took Me 10 Months to Finish This Room

[@RO-vh8ln]

I am so sick and tired of, week after week, watching Scott seamlessly cut perfect mitre joints, trim skirting to perfection while I can't even hang a door! 😂😓

[@strandedinparadise8202]

I've had similiar concerns myself - he really needs to be stopped.

[@RO-vh8ln]

@@strandedinparadise8202 So pleased I'm not the only person suffering!

[@olafbigandglad]

Maybe because hanging doors is not easy.

[@RO-vh8ln]

@@olafbigandglad Yeah I was being ironic and tipping my hat to Scott Brown's biggest question, Can you hang a door.

[@metafive1]

He’s definitely not perfect. He dropped a brand new gifted table saw

[@drewtheelephant511]

Scott, you are a builder....some would say an artist. You are using all your tools and knowledge to improve the place you are going to live for a long time. After all you have been through, now isn't the time to cut corners on what is behind the walls. You're making your house cooler, warmer, quieter, and using less energy over time. The money now will comeback in energy bills later. I'm not in NZ so i'm not sure where you can cut back to save a few bucks, but if you start making different decisions about your house envelope now you are going to think about it forever. Jess you are the glue that keeps the channel together, I don't think you see yourself that way because you aren't on screen all the time but you are just as vital to the SBC journey as he is. I hope you both have a great holiday. Here's to 1/3 of a piece of your window jam.😀

[@Just_Ned_Flanders]

Hi guys, me and my wife also bought a house in Nelson around the same time as you and we have been renovating it ever since. Your videos have been a huge inspiration and a great guide book on how to do things :) we appreciate all your hard work, time and effort. It’s also been nice knowing that renovation fatigue both mentally and financially isn’t something that only we have experienced haha thanks for being awesome. Merry Christmas

[@BigLeBowski4456]

Complete other side of the globe, but exact same here. Last year September was my start. Keep on keeping on lads.

[@deads0ndeads614]

You are something special Scott. Top craftsmanship combined with superb cinematography.

[@FeelingLikeThatNow]

Totally agree, and I get to vicariously visit NZ via his beautiful b-roll.

[@iwasfixin2b]

Absolutely brilliant channel...sharing so much knowledge, super good production quality, the unscripted rapport between 2 partners that are yin/yang.....so much goodness (did I mention we love the Japan videos, very much!

[@margueriteleahy4585]

I found your channel three years ago when I searched how to line a shed with plywood. I then went and watched all the previous videos and now watch religiously whenever a new video is live, also I love NZ so that helps. I’ve learnt heaps about carpentry and actually feel weirdly like you’re my friends. Strange isn’t it. The husband and I will be doing a lap of the South Island in June so may run into you at The Dog’s Bone. I hope you have some well deserved rest over the next couple of weeks. Love the colour of the bedroom by the way.

[@crash48]

Love from Poland. I went through a renovation of a 25-year-old house that took well over a year, but the difference is I was not doing it myself, yet I understand how frustrating and exhausting it feels, for example "not having a kitchen" for a few months. I had a moment in fall where the house was basically split in two with foil to keep the dust out and we had to cook stuff on a gas stove in the garden (which was a big puddle of mud from digger tracks as we had to dig out and fix the hydro insulation of the foundation as well :D) to just heat some soup :D I've been watching every one of your videos for the past year and just love the positive vibes, the passion for the tools and the process and also your honesty and being open on how it really is :D You'd think that watching someone in New Zealand while sitting across the globe in Poland may be unrelatable but it's quite the opposite! All the best for the holidays to you two!

[@wrusty3767]

Scott, when I glue a simple mitre joint the way you did, I first put a layer of glue, CA or PVA, on the halves and let it dry without assembly. This will soak in and prep the joint. Then glue the joint as you did, but always put kitchen greaseproof paper underneath! You'll get some very impressively strong joints for this "lazy" type of joinery!

[@michaellinahan7740]

I use the liner from cereal packets as it is a very non stick surface ( that is after the gannets have chomped the contents). The finishing always takes longer and costs more than expected which is why builders homes always look unfinished; the big work is done just the finishing.

[@totesdev4363]

Scott, Jess and Nakita you are all inspiring in your own ways. When you combined forces to make videos it was amazing. Sometimes it’s the people that make the show not the content. Oh and i love carpentry and Japan so heaven for me 😊

[@calvissuperman]

With inspiration from this channel, and some others as well, last year I started my renovation project. I purchased a home that was destroyed by it's previous tenants, and have been doing a full remodel of the whole interior. My entire goal was to do all the work by myself, and friends, to fully involve myself with all aspects of building a home. Electrical, hvac, drywall, plumbing, carpentry, you name it. For a first home it's been a daunting task, and I haven't really been this nervous in a long time. I am also realizing how expensive renovation is, my financial situation is getting very tight as I near the finish line. I'm super close to being able to move in, but there's just a giant laundry list of small items I need to constantly attack to get it done. It's been very overwhelming the past few weeks, and just today I had a mini panic attack like I wasn't going to finish in time and lose the house. But after watching your video, I realize that I have plenty of time. Just hearing you say "have a rest" snapped me out of it, and made me realize I just need to focus on relaxing for a week. I need to recharge, and that's okay! It was truly helpful to hear that from someone in a similar situation. I've also been super picky like you said, and need to narrow the focus down to just getting the project complete. With a little break, and a more focused and upbeat attitude, I'll be moved in before I even know it! With channels like yours, it makes my impossible mission of building a home without hiring contractors actually possible. I could never have afforded this without doing the work myself. Thanks so much, it's such a blessing to hear so many of the same problems and road blocks are prevalent in your projects as well. It makes me feel as it's part of the normal process, and not some outlier who has all these issues where everyone else is just smooth sailing. I hope you have a happy holidays, and a wonderful new year!

[@mama_p_nz8233]

Scott and Jess, thank you so much for your help this year. Your videos, tips and tricks has helped me understand what I need to do to my home, and for that I am grateful. Have an awesome break, and Merry Christmas to you both.

[@calumgray]

My girlfriend and I bought a flat in london just over 2 years ago and the two of you have been a source of inspiration, comfort, and reassurance for us both. So I wanted to say thank you for documenting all the ups and downs, the design stuggles, the stress, exhaustion, etc, and not just pretending like everything is easy. So many videos have really resonated with us and without knowing it you've had a positive impact on our lives. I hope 2025 brings everything you hope for and maybe one day none of us will have to decide between insulating a room and a trip to Japan 😂

[@mandyleeson1]

What a great job you’ve done on the garden Jess and it’s great to see the Japanese tools in action Scott.

[@samgreig6947]

Hi Scott. Little tip if you ever get in a muddle with the mitre glue again… hold each piece of timber with either hand at least 12” away from the joint and pivot the trim from side to side keeping it flat on the table… that should break the glue away from the table… I have this on good authority from a mate who often makes this mistake 👀

[@SamBoehning]

As a gardener in Oklahoma I can confidently say that I would give up any finger on my left hand for sweet peas as healthy as the ones you've got in your garden. Good hustle Jess and good hustle by association Scott!

[@richardjustice5066]

A great video to start the day I had a misfortune, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I also created a channel and am trying to move in that direction, but so far not very successful((udv

[@gerardwalsh8100]

Star bond is great CA glue; use it all the time…but you need the activator! Awesome episode as usual and congrats on 400k!

[@Maurice.onesound]

I was gonna say he was missing the activator.

[@joeatkins4470]

We love you guys! I think for me, what makes you guys stand out from the crowd is how honest you are about your lives, your decisions, your progress. It's just a cool place to hang out with The Browns! Happy Christmas - have a good rest x

[@ianwheatley478]

Thanks

[@deepseadox]

Been watching you for a good few years now Scott... You inspire me to be better whilst being an online mentor if you will !... Merry Christmas and may all your dreams come true in '25.

[@hanshans387]

Can we get a Parearau update?

[@vincentkennedymcmahon8380]

He is pregnant with 2 hogs

[@hillbilly067]

really love the videos of work on your house, glad to see them coming back for 2025. I noticed the interior paint and love it as well. looking forward to watching every saturday morning again, its part of my weekend ritual!

[@DJbinks]

One love. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment and escapism you’ve provided for my personal enjoyment. Rest up and see you on the flip side.

[@DavidTaylor-km5fg]

Gosh the garden looks lush 😊

[@meestahwah]

Scott... I believe the missing piece of the CA glue miter puzzle is accelerant. I grew up building balsa model airplanes and used a ton of CA glue. I have now started to see folks use it in carpentry. The accellerant seems to be key when using it with carpentry. I still haven't switched over to it for miter joints as I like to tip my trim with levels to get it to sit tight to the wall so pre-assembly is not an option.

[@OzziePete1]

06:40 Return of Investment principles and Diminishing Returns. Scott & Jess, thanx for all the positive content here, this year. Enjoy your Christmas/New Year break.

[@daltonkackerman]

got to use the activator spray for CA glue! then it works so well.

[@GPL1968]

That's why they sell super glue + activator packs called "Mitre Bond" or something similar. Add some baking powder and you have instant filler. It should be common knowledge by now as I've been using it since the mid '90s.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

I agree lol

[@GPL1968]

@@ScottBrownCarpentry If you don't have any activator you can make up a sodium bicarbonate solution to spray on the joint. It just has to be mildly alkaline to work.

[@ibarskiy]

Also, put something underneath! (like parchment paper or something). But for door / window trim I've been using what Spencer Lewis (Insider Carpentry) suggests, Hi Pur hot melt adhesive. I feel like that's stronger and better suited to deal with the seasonal movement. Although Funny Carpenter did some tests with CA and finger jointed material that came out pretty strong.

[@BigLeBowski4456]

​@@GPL1968yes, baking soda in warm water and spray. Works for normal 3 second glue as well.

[@stevetowers8282]

I’ve been renovating a house for a few years too…can’t get you down, but every now and again step back and see what you have!

[@mateckomet7724]

The plantings around the deck look so good. Well done.

[@walker2837]

The quality and planning you both put into the things you do are amazing. You may be frustrated at times with progress on your remodel but I've no doubt that when it's finished you will be very happy.

[@more.power.]

Merry Christmas Scotty & Jess and thank you for your KZbin channel this year has been tough for us but you and Jess bring light into our home. Thank you and have a great New Year.

[@The_Vinceable]

Oh man that was some wild rain this week eh. Intense heat. And dang. The house is looking great. Jess is doing a fine job of that garden

[@gerardcampbell3986]

Congratulations on 400,000! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@NailsOeltjen]

This channel was one of my favourite discoveries form the last few months and I've since binged about 20 episodes. As a someone who has always made stuff and is now starting his own reno I appreciate the tips and tricks, and love the mix of practical work and life updates. Keep on doing what you're doing and have a great holiday period x

[@haussolutions6244]

Great video as usual Scott & Jess...keep them coming. Keeps us wet and cold wintery Scots happy seeing others in their summer months! What you touched on here is the 'legacy' of your house for you both but also for future owners. We are fixated on how much stuff (insulation etc) costs now ie cost per M2 to build....not what we are saving ourselves (& future owners) in the future ie how much to run the house in the future per M2.

[@cjdesign8733]

Happy holidays Jess and Scott, watching the videos is always a highlight of my week!

[@myeyesarewaiting]

It's really interesting see you guys go through all the stages of renovation emotions that we went through. Lots of enthusiasm. Tons of big stuff at the start. Then you get worn out. You take a break. Then you shift perspective to getting individual rooms finished off to focus yourself a bit more.

[@michaeldb8477]

Scott, for what it's worth, don't give up on the CA glue. Those for whom it works seem to use a two step system, a glue and an activator. One step CA glues are nearly useless outside of a very limited set of problems

[@avalanchecarter]

Seeing summer this time of year is a great part of these videos-the first part anyway 😂

[@llywelynwilliams4836]

Came for the carpentry, stayed for the cinematography. Best channel on KZbin.

[@ChrisMurley]

That garden is AWESOME!! Hope you both have a lovely holiday break and I'm looking forward to seeing you in 2025

[@Andy-su8ch]

Scott and Jess thank you so much for all your hard work your home looks wonderful we love the videos and look forward to more overseas adventures 👍

[@countryseller]

You’re such a hand plane guy these days @scottbrown! Love to see it. Bring on 2025.

[@suzanneo1124]

Jess-your flowers are NEXT LEVEL!! Well done!🎉

[@Kimo-dm4db]

Most exciting video I’ve ever seen!!!! So excitingly exciting!

[@terrystephens1102]

Congratulations to you both, Jess, the garden is looking fabulous - the reservation is looking fantastic. Best wishes for your Christmas break. 😁👌👌❤️❤️

[@TheOffroader7458]

Most people look at things as a whole, not with micro lenses on,and won't even notice all the effort you have put into your home

[@nicolawitty__]

You guys are real inspiration for renovating in NZ. Thank you for a fantastic year vlogging ❤

[@cv990a4]

That house is so, so, so much better than when they got it. Renovation is hell, but the kitchen and living room alone - holy crap, it's great.

[@Woodchip1865]

Thanks for a great year of videos on your channel Scott & Jess. Congratulations on reaching 400K - certainly very well deserved !! Your trip to Japan and the work you did with Nikita was a great way to finish the year & completely agree that Nikita is totally inspiring - you have to go back in 2025 for an update !! Best wishes to you both & to everyone who's been involved in your channel this year - escpecially Ray ! Hope Parearau's doing OK - maybe we could have a smoko time update so we know how he's doing Look forward to more adventures from NZ in 2025 👏🏼 ps. Jess - buy Scott some activator for his SuperGlue (CA Glue) 😉

[@TheStateoflove]

I'll check out the dogs bone over the new year we are up over the break

[@holzwerx]

I absolutely love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your renovation journey with all of us!

[@peteb3365]

use the activator with ca glue, sets it before gets absorbed. if gets stuck to bench, just twist don't chisel/knock as shock breaks joint!

[@linus9106]

I'm no carpenter, but I always use activator with CA clue. Give it a try :)

[@vek679]

Keep it going guys you are both so inspiring

[@felix0105]

Hey guys! You've been an absolute inspiration to me for so many years now! I've had a passion for carpentry since I was 13 now I'm 32 and this year has been hard! So I've left my full time teaching job and starting my carpentry journey! 😁 Thank you for being so inspiring! Also I now want to visit Japan even more to get some chisels and hand planes😅

[@itsdavidood]

Happy to see some of the failures as a handyman I can only wish to make some as seamless as Scott he is human haha keep it up and happy holidays everyone

[@jasonferris2106]

Happy holidays Scott and Jess. Thanks for a nice episode to finish the year. Left a nice warm glow after some of the ups and downs you have experienced this year. All the best.

[@raffytwoscoops]

You guys are amazing! I’ve been watching since the beginning! HNY!

[@bjstrasser2219]

It's super interesting seeing how the seasons are flipped in the southern hemisphere. I live in Wisconsin and we are currently having a blizzard. Nice to see all the green in New Zealand

[@wilsonllatance1752]

I absolutely love this channel. Cheers to 400k and to many more!

[@averagejoesworkshop]

It's fun to watch you use your recently acquired Japanese hand tools.

[@keelsjoineryconstructionltd]

I love that you, yous the term “wee” to describe small things showing your Scottish heritage 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ingloriouspancake7529]

Well done guys you’ve done well keep up the good work

[@wotmate]

Mate, we bought our house in 2014, and the first room we tackled was converting a sitting room into a kitchen, and it's STILL not finished. When thinking about how much a renovation costs, you've got to think about the long term. If you're planning on living there for a long time, the money you spend on things is less important than doing something that you WANT to live in.

[@kvulcan8034]

Love your channel, Merry Christmas to the both of you, with some of the outside shots of your house it has changed so much since you started, and the change looks amazing :)

[@darrenmahaffy2582]

Congratulations to you both. Please continue the excellent and educational content. Love watching and learning and doing vicarious carpentering through Scott, LOL.

[@Utopiasta]

Hi Scot I'm renovating a house too and I also add extra insulation on the external walls. I do it with glass wool of 15cm thickness. So my window sills get about 17cm thicker. What I do is buying secondhand table on the internet and cut those into the right pieces. It gives you good quality material for a really low price. The other day I bought a dining table for like €25,00. I live in the Netherlands.

[@gavinmcmillan6222]

Insulation: I plan on adding exterior insulation over the studs (WRB membrane and air barrier on studs, then), 100mm thick Steico R2.5. Total wall will be R5 (m2.C)/w. Vertical battens over the exterior insulation as drainage and ventilation space, then cladding /weather boards. I will have the same work with the windows, and internal and external weather board corners will be more work, but doubling the insulation, eliminating thermal bridging, and adding the drainage / ventilation space outside. But I’ve been planning this before you started your renovation…😢

[@octavio2237]

jess is so good at gardening

[@DDB168]

Congratulations on 400K, well deserved. Have a good break, I'll be renovating over the Chrissy period 🤭

[@robinsonfriday]

Even the Japanese carpenters; Scott relax with all the details and it hasn´t got to be 110 %.. Happy Christmas.

[@stewartstewartstewart]

Nice to see Milwaukee are doing what the other brands should've done a long time ago! Nice to see the industry finally supporting you fully.

[@leroyjamesc]

So good! Thanks for continuing to do videos usually a great Sunday morning watch!

[@allisterdavidson9805]

A sequential number episode, well done!

[@JohnOrr-wh6rt]

Thankyou Scott and Jess you folk are amazing. Have a great Christmas.

[@caveweta1]

Love that you’re showing off the new Nippon tools from your recent tiki tour. That plane and those chisels look awesome.

[@TheresevonHackwitz]

You are amazing both of you❤

[@simmer4357]

Always good content from Scott :)

[@debbydhill]

Happy Holidays! It will be finished when it's finished, no worries when. Enjoy your life! Congrats on 400k!

[@joshmason4788]

Renovating is expensive but then you've got it forever! Keep up the good work and don't cut corners you'll regret!

[@johngoodare9122]

Thanks for sharing the year you’ve had. I wish you a restful Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Been a great watch. Houses are never finished always jobs, keep the great content coming. Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year

[@SamuSaurama]

The best push"stick" ever ❤

[@dennis2376]

Have a Happy Christmas and New Year. Enjoy your break. Thank you and have a great year.

[@callumfrancis4185]

Yay the room is finished!! Can't wait to follow along next year. Have a Merry Xmas and a very happy new year.

[@momphard]

The room wears that green so, so well. 👍🏼

[@thicomsauerland]

Schöne Feiertage euch beiden. Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht dieses jahr euch zu zu schauen. Happy X-mas

[@alexandersteel7272]

The best part of watching these videos from NZ is when something like that rain coming in happens, it gives me a timestamp of exactly which day it was filmed on. 😂

[@BlackPete...]

Merry Xmas, you fullas! Thanks for bringing some sanity to the top of the South. Much appreciated.

[@mooksandcaz]

Thanks for so many amazing videos this year, you have been inspiring and I look forward each week to seeing your videos, get some well deserved rest and see you in the new year 🎉

[@FunkYoLifeUp]

The ca glue with activator spray works wonderfully. Maybe try that Scott. 😊

[@jefflee6711]

A trick I use is to apply CA to the ends, let it soak in and dry, then reapply and stick them together. Usually the end grain soaks up the glue and doesn't bond fully, but if you seal the end grain the glue will stick to itself much better.

[@fritz4345]

We always enjoy watching you guys videos and I learned a ton as well. Thanks a lot and keep going!

[@aarontate1861]

Merry Christmas 🎄 Will look forward to seeing what you get up in the new year. As others have said, very inspiring to see what you guys have done, need to get back into renovating my house, room by room but, just going to make an effort next year to get things done ✅

[@Tachikoma-sj6kz]

always a pleasure, never a chore. all the best folks.

[@Erelyes]

I live down in Dunners but if I'm ever up your way I will be sure to drop in to the Dog's Bone! Thanks for the year of vids, they are a breath of fresh air in these sometimes.... 'emotional' times.

[@luciflash]

Good vibes to you! Happy holidays!

[@kram14490]

As a Canadian, right there with you guys in terms of the horrific cost of real estate/renovations

[@aake59]

I am impressed by your determination to ”insulate your Windows”. On top here in Sweden, our houses are equipped with 3-glass Windows as standard (since our climate are slightly colder ).

[@lukeboelitz]

Congrats, guys! A big year and wishing you the best in 2025. Loved the Japan content. Hope you continue to explore your interests on this channel and sprinkle in non-building videos when you feel it's right.

[@davidjmancera]

NEW EPISODE!!!!! LETS GOOO

[@evanharriman5352]

I was so bummed when you cut away from the sauna like my brain thought I was actually gonna go in there and relax 😂

[@moe_1886]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to the two most down-to-earth, kindest and lovely couple around. Thanks for another hilariously funny, entertaining and educational year guys. Cheers, Moe! 😎