May Vlog | Springtime Backyard Projects - Planting, Cleaning + Grilling Out & Hardware Store

[@mandafarrell334]

I’m always impressed with how hard Tyler works to keep things nice. I have ADHD and maintaining my house is something I struggle with. To see Tyler so focused and working hard to get stuff done is sometimes awe inspiring to me. 😂

[@laurajoli576]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@sarahdockendorff8575]

Me too! But I have like 10 projects partially done...

[@EMILYHERRERA]

Same

[@kathleentheg]

They are insanely productive people

[@biancagorospe8706]

A 50 minute Spring vlog from the Brauns?! I love it! 🌸

[@amyandaugust]

I had the exact same thought when I saw the notification!!

[@shannon7206]

I totally agree!!!!

[@nataliecooper9963]

Your backyard is an oasis. What an incredible space to call your own

[@ashleightouchet3142]

Tyler was born to be a “dad” he’s just great telling all of us how to keep everything spic and span 😊 Also the garden footage gave me quarantine/Covid time vlog flashbacks 😂

[@BlingyBea]

OMG when she said Hi and daddy it warmed my heart. Tyler your such an amazing person, you actually change into work cloths, not my hubby, he says he forgets after he’s done ruining what he had on and it’s usually something new I had just bought him. Jessica your one lucky lady, Tyler can do everything, repairs, installations, lighting, doors, cook, clean, shampoo carpets, is there anything he can’t do😂😂, you have to love his enthusiasm ❤❤

[@lisa6621]

You had me at Hi 🥰🥰🥰🥰 she is soo cute!! what a beautiful backyard... What a great yard to raise children!!!

[@lilacorn]

I gasped!!! She is the cutest!!! 🥹🥰

[@yourideordie]

Such a breath of fresh air to see a long Braun vlog ♥️ anyone else just wish we could borrow Tyler for a week for husband duties?! 😭😂 Such a great partnership between you two. Beautiful family & always such great content.

[@jennas3153]

I always suggest supporting local small business garden centers for plants and supplies. You will get better quality plant material and better guidance, such as advising against planting aborvitae in pots etc. Coming from a family owned garden center family ❤👍

[@millylarz]

Omg I was not expecting that little hi from Felicity 😂. ***Also avoid Trex and TimberTech! My husband and I own our construction company and we've done a few Trex decks and one dock and we couldn't even handle the stuff without gloves because it actually burns your skin it gets so hot. Just get sample board and leave it out you'll see. I wish I was joking. We warned customers, they said eventually they were putting covers or awnings up but in the meantime you cannot walk on it barefoot, it's worse than regular deck boards. I get the easier cleaning maintenance of it but it makes your space hotter and if you're concerned with little ones being on hot boards they get insanely hot. I thought I wanted Trex for our house but I will never do it now after those few installations we did.

[@sarahpaul9841]

I know what you mean. When it came out it was like lava in the sun, but the newer Trex doesn’t get super hot. We just redid our deck and have not had that burning feet problem at all.

[@Amanda_Trott]

Only the Brauns can make housework ineresting lol

[@ann7864]

Tyler needs to do more of these blogs. I learn so much and enjoy the variety of home, garden, and cooking. I hope I can make the camp potatoes in the oven because I don't have a grill. Tyler also reminds me of my dad when he was young and spent his weekends gardening, working outside, and bar-b-queuing. Must be our midwestern backgrounds!

[@cucug8324]

I miss Tyler’s old garden videos. This was a fun and educational video Tyler, great job. Everything looks beautiful. I love that new rug you guys got, it looks so good with your blue planters.

[@eroktothemax]

@Tyler Your camp potatoes are similar to our family’s “packet potatoes.” Basically the same seasoning, how you prepare the foil and grill it but we always add bell pepper and onion. Sooo good. And you’re totally right, reheats so well. We love making dippy eggs and putting them over the potatoes with a dash of hot sauce the next morning.

[@prayersponytails6227]

Pellet vs Green Egg: We love our pellet smoker for convenience. The fact that you don’t have to stay on top of the fire has been nice when my husband wants to do an overnight smoke. He thinks it’s the best route for beginners because the pellets take the guess work out of maintaining a fire so you can focus on the meat. He’s also found ways to add more smoke flavor with using our hybrid charcoal grill first. Either way, smoking meat is so fun and it opens up a whole new world of cooking! 😁👍🏻

[@AshleyEllix]

Agreed!!

[@AshleyEllix]

As far as smoker goes, I cant say enough good things about Traeger. When we bought it we made a commitment to use it at least once a week and we’ve had it for 4 years now and still do! It’s so easy to use/user friendly and everything is always AMAZING! Ribs, brisket, tri tip, chicken, everything! Amazing!

[@amberchristine3508]

I’m sure you know this since you refinish the wood every year, but a friendly reminder to not leave any rags sitting around with wood oil on it, especially if a high concentration of linseed or flaxseed oil. It oxidizes and can spontaneously combust if left open to air, i.e in a pile in the garage etc. We had a friend whose house burnt down due to wood oil combusting. Loved the productive Braun vlog!!!

[@joyRM8]

We pledge our loyalty to the cutting board! LOL 😂😂😂😂😂

[@joyRM8]

It’s happening! It’s happening! Tyler has come out with a vlog!!! Yay!!!

[@crystallynch4387]

That little “hi” was freaking adorable.

[@chrissyd3659]

Wow, Tyler, all that hard work really paid off- the deck looks great!!!! And those potatoes- yum!!!! Jess, the flowers you planted are beautiful!!! The colors are so pretty! Great job, you two!! 👏👏👏

[@AngelaT1682]

Man, that part with the plants at the end... Chef's kiss! The wind, the birds... It was a peaceful asmr dream 😍

[@kristinstreams6268]

Alright I’m gonna need every vlog to end with garden shots with birds chirping in the background. I’m so zen right now

[@atheacore]

I got so excited when Felicity said HI! So cute!

[@moonlitmellie]

My family grew up with camp potatoes too! We’re Hispanic lol, so we chop the potatoes a little larger and use raw bacon, chopped to ~2” strips. The BEST addition is a rough chopped onion, approx same size, and it gets so soft and jammy and delicious 🤤 sometime we add a seeded jalapeño chopped and that’s also super tasty and not spicy.

[@shannoncunningham550]

We love our big green egg. Every thing we’ve made tastes amazing. We even make homemade pizza. You have to get the pizza stone. It tastes like a coal fire pizza. We have the XL which fits a lot off food. It does take a little bit to get the fire going on the coals, but the taste of the food makes it so worth it.

[@PrettyLoather]

Wow, Felicity is so smart! Impressive! 😍

[@angelinadrobina5037]

I think it’s time to paint the table and chairs in a high gloss external paint - very hamptons vibes - get a glass top made for it and call it a day 😂😂😂

[@loris9592]

I'm so glad to see your garden updates again : ) I hope "watching the garden grow" will be a regular feature, it's so enjoyable watching the progress. Looking forward to your future vlogs. Nothing better than a vlog from the Brauns.

[@shelbyemily7385]

I miss the Braun’s summertime vlogs!! I wish you guys would do ‘Vlogmas in July’ and vlog every day in July like you do in December! I LOVE watching vlogs of the time of year we are currently in and I’ve watched your 2020 summer vlogs a hundred times.

[@amyr4944]

I love this idea! Or even Vlogust in August😂

[@GrantRedrow]

Trex gets hot to the point it can't be walked on in bare feet, just something to consider. Most pellet grills can't sear so you might want to look at gravity smokers for something in between a pellet and a green egg.

[@melw3518]

What about putting a roof on the porch? Instead of fully enclosing it. In Australia it's more common to have a roof on the porch so you can use it year round (and then you don't have to clean the furniture as much). You could also pressure wash the furniture and deck to save you some time

[@kirahurt2517]

I found Tyler through Jessica's channel. Anyhoozel, Tyler do NOT ever stop being the most detailed, hard-working nerd. I laughed out loud with your footage of the garden name tags with utter silence. You're so funny!

[@amandaa7592]

I'm not sure if someone has already suggested, but you may want to buy an inexpensive sprayer (like for applying lawn treatments) and dedicate it to applying teak oil and/or sealer annually. Spraying let's you get into all the cracks and seams and then you just wipe off any excess. Might not be the vibe you're going for, but it's definitely a time saver.

[@alexandriamallios932]

I miss “ watching the grass grow “☀️

[@trishee7625]

Big Green Egg. Absolutely!

[@stephanietorres5679]

Tyler you have a stunning garden. Not to mention all the other up keep your property. You are a awesome father and husband.

[@alexandrabuck7868]

Loved this vlog!! Reminded me so much of the quarantine vlogs (especially watching the garden grow 😊) which were a big source of comfort during that crazy time. Always great to see what your fam is up to!

[@catherinethompson5477]

We have a Kamado Joe and a Traeger and love and use them both equally and often (weekly)! The deck looks great after all your hard work and I'm excited to watch Jessica's flowers as they grow!! Happy Outdoorsing!! 🌞🪻♨️

[@delaniebellflower1108]

I love a Braun 50 min vlog!! Definitely a pellet smoker. We have a Pit Boss smoker & it’s equivalent to a Traeger but so much cheaper! We love it because you can grill & smoke on it.

[@Rach_lphillips]

31:00 we have a traeger and it is my husbands most prized possession! We’ve smoked some of the best food I’ve EVER had on the traeger and it’s so easy to use. Usually around this time costco has an exclusive traeger that is cheaper than the normal models. We bought ours there and the showman threw in a bunch of extra stuff for free. I would highly recommend! We bought ours in 2020 and we’ve never had a single issue with it.

[@bethmarie003]

The best surprise on this Saturday is a Braun family vlog!

[@nancern53]

We had teak rockers. Same issue… looked old fairly quickly. We solved the problem by staining it! They look beautiful now. Also, my son in law has 2 egg smoker/grills and LOVES them and our son has a trager and loves that. My point is… don’t think you’ll go wrong with either one

[@meganxavier3834]

Look at Polywood for patio table! Its fade proof, made of recycled plastic and made in the US, Indiana/Kentucky! Its easy to just wipe down when ready to be used. Highly recommend.

[@TT-td3rj]

I have been having a rough couple of days and watching ya’lls vlogs / other vids takes some stress off of my mind ❤ I’m sure I’m not alone! Thank you guys for being you, the whole family ☺️

[@alliemay6076]

I love how you made the potatoes! I’m my family we call them “foil potatoes” but we make them a little different. Usually we slice the potatoes instead of cubing them, precook the potatoes and we add sliced onions.

[@jennifernoel1464]

This has been my favorite Tyler vlog yet! Y'all have the "American" dream! I'm a good bit older than y'all and I have to say how proud I am of you and your family. I know we only see small bits of your lives but from what I see, y'all are doing it right! Keep up the great work and oceans of love to y'all!

[@CarolsThoughts]

Also… get a green mountain grill. They have so many different sizes, they’re amazing!

[@FlowerPower-cf2fp]

Tyler out here making us look like lazy shmucks. 😂

[@nadynemotherofcatz]

Might be time to get a shed to store the outdoor furniture for the winter.

[@tonyamedeiros2034]

OMG A 50 MINUTE VLOG!!! What a great Sat morning surprise!!!

[@dcnunez100]

Felicity with 'hi' at the intro ❤️🥰❤️

[@keri9228]

Omg Elliott Ferguson. What happy surprise

[@janeblankenship2355]

Tyler, you are such a hardworker!!! You are inspiring.

[@millieramos3707]

Not me totally waving back to Gigi from the back seat! 😂😊❤

[@lorichandler7151]

The big green egg is amazing, I highly recommend 😊!!! Great video, looking awesome!!! You Rock Tyler!!!

[@stevegordon5243]

I highly recommend Vision Kamado Grills. I've had mine for going on 10 years and it's great! Much cheaper than the Big Green Egg. My son and my brother in law both have Pit Boss Pellet Smokers but they don't seem to produce as much smoke flavor as my Vision Kamado grill. Also, Vision now has a gas insert accessory that can transform your Kamado grill to gas for times you are in a hurry and don't want to mess with charcoal

[@dianneb6869]

Thoroughly enjoyable!

[@cortneymasters4738]

I’ve missed these vlogs!! Love the garden and home content!! Definitely took me back to the Covid vlogs, which I have watched several times for that reason 😂😂 love you guys!!

[@MD-ot8ff]

Not me copying Tyler's entire grill dinner for Father's Day 2023. Thanks for the inspo!

[@rebeccathrelkeld7845]

Very CBS Sunday morning there at the end. Loved it 😂❤❤

[@sherriebulechek8353]

Gosh Tyler that was a lot of work & it looks beautiful! And I love the garden 🪴. I bet it going to be a big harvest, just perfect for your family

[@carly6311]

Big Green Egg! We love ours. My father-in-law has both and he definitely uses the egg more!

[@sarah-beautyfreckled9811]

Get a Polywood set for outside. Looks like wood Adirondack style furniture but is made of high density plastic. Also get a Pit Boss Smoker!

[@kathleenwood2921]

Thanks for sharing, always love the cutting board and anything with Tyler Chores! 😂

[@marylove909]

These are my favorite kind of vlogs to watch!

[@katd1026]

Great video! Unusual for a rug to come folded. It looks beautiful though! Cant wait to see everything grow!

[@Loripford]

Pellet grill all the way! You won’t regret it! It heats up so fast. You can smoke on the fly. I love that the pellets auto feed into it. Makes it easy for us females to use. You just turn it on like a oven and get to smokin! We love ours!

[@erinames7783]

Nice! First installment to "watching the garden grow" cant go wrong with a Braun vlog

[@Hat-trick2299]

We have a Trager and LOVE it. You can use so many different kinds of pellets in it for different types of flavor. Plus there is so much room like a big grill. If you have questions let me know, I would be happy to help. My husband is a big researcher so he definitely knows the big differences between them both.

[@prernashraff8937]

So fun to watch the video. My weekend was pretty much some of the same things. Great job Tyler. Your backyard is dreamy.

[@annecopps9505]

Our village actually put in an ordinance that we can't plant or allow new cottonwood trees to grow. One of my favorite summer traditions is setting the cottonwood snow on the ground on fire 🔥. It's very fun😂

[@okjessicah]

Im here for the 50 minute spring vlog!

[@sarahbrooks1976]

I love this video! I love the ending as well. Reminds me of the CBS morning moment in nature videos.

[@Danielle-uw5df]

We just installed a large composite deck and it is an investment, but we do love it! Ours is dark toned and still gets very hot, though. I’m not sure if a lighter color would stay cooler if all of them are destined to be too hot for little feet.

[@YasminGoncalves1998]

I know this might sound weird but I feel like part of why I love watching your vlogs so much is bc it weirdly feels like it’s helping to heal my inner child to just see a healthy loving relationship/PARTNERSHIP! Tyler, I don’t have a great relationship with my dad & I just admire you so much! I’m sure you have your moments of not feeling like the best parent, but those little girls are SO loved & won’t ever have to question it! I hope one day to create my own healthy, loving family 🥺🫶🏼

[@sharilynn3024]

Love the quiet peaceful ending!! Blissful!!

[@aupairhostmom]

Green Egg Input: We have a green egg. We LOVE our egg for grilling and smoking. It does both so you really only need one. It is a solid unit. But…We also have a pellet grill and I will tell you why. The pellet grill is so so for smoking and grilling. The egg is far superior in both grilling and smoking. However, the big downside to the egg is the smell and the lighting situation. You will smell like a fire pit after you are finished cooking on it, no way around it. Also, even with one of those lighters you plug in to light the lump charcoal, it is messy and not as easy and takes time. So for me, when I want a quick lite and go, less odor inducing options (like it’s a Tuesday night and I want to grill some chicken quickly), I use the pellet grill. Any other time we use the egg.

[@wendymiller1494]

We are a traeger family. We love it

[@JayyGeezy]

Every intro has to be felicity saying hi!

[@carrieedwards8017]

We just redid our deck with trexs this past year for all the reasons you mentioned. We love it. Just know it gets even hotter then a wood deck.

[@bookaholicesxoxo]

Okay so I need a Aldi haul too I love Aldi shopping always find some goodies

[@Nancetha]

You have a beautiful home. What a fantastic, peaceful space. ❤

[@conniescraftycorner2826]

We added a Pit Boss pellet smoker/grill combo this past year. It has been an amazing addition to our outdoor cooking.

[@saltofthaeearth9839]

Yall are such a beautiful family! I enjoy your videos ❤

[@caitlinregan7458]

Trager 100% we love ours and you don’t have to buy all the parts separately like the egg (and it’s way better for the price)

[@julietagallardo6267]

Dream backyard😍🥰🌸🌸

[@annecopps9505]

I love the new rug

[@oxfordstyle5807]

You would get a lot of use out of an air fryer given how many veggies and potatoes you roast for dinner. I recommend the dual sided one to do your chicken and veg at the same time.

[@kerstindeters5353]

Wow!! Such a work ethic Tyler! Impressive! Backyard looks like an oasis 🤩 Now rest and enjoy it it 😍

[@heidi4614]

Good morning everyone!!

[@melanielongpre268]

Tyler, I’m tired from watching you go go go lol!!! And Felicity is talking…whaaaaat!!! So precious!

[@Sunshinegirl777]

Hi Jessica and Tyler! Two things about Trex… It gets VERY hot in the summer and is VERY slippery when it gets wet from rain/snow. I fell down the stairs on my deck and it was not fun. Just some things to consider. It’s beautiful though!

[@amandam1636]

I know your weather is like ours here in MI. If you have the room put the table/ chairs in the garage for winter. Or even your storage unit if you still have it. Table will last a lot longer

[@juliannanordbrock]

We got a pellet smoker (an off brand, not Trager) as a wedding gift a few years ago and we LOVE it. We have tried a lot of different pellets and can usually taste the different flavors. We use it as a regular grill (sort of) as well, to make burgers and stuff. Definitely recommend.

[@laurenanderson9752]

Tyler's adventures with cotton wood 🤣

[@amandagrogean5675]

Your family makes my heart warm…love ya’ll. Hope someday your travels bring you to Texas…would love to watch those vlogs!

[@karincope3019]

My brother is a furniture builder, for your table you can get a marine grade varnish/protective product and a good sanding will lengthen the life , it is a beautiful set , love the grain .

[@lorrisell1]

Omg the baby is talking ❤

[@macyb7239]

we just got trex at my childhood home, and it’s truly made such a difference! it doesn’t get hot and there’s been hardly any maintenance so far!! it’s definitely an investment but so worth it

[@millylarz]

We had the opposite experience, the Trex was so hot to handle we had to use gloves, it was awful to install. Where there was no shade that stuff was searing. The customer used the select grade, pebble grey color so not sure if the different grades make a difference but the select was so hot to handle we decided not to do it at our own house after that misery we went through on the client's different sites lol.

[@Pinupred21]

The longer the better 😊loved the vlog!