MY FIRST HOME // CASH // Carpentry and Gutters - Ep. 2

[@TheInja]

You're a good and grounded dude. I'll be watching whatever type of content you make. 💯

[@yoshuavillar]

fancy seeing you here inja

[@misterbeard2881]

Dude, you're an artist, of course you're gonna be all over the place. Follow what inspires you. As far as the talking, I've personally never minded it and believe anyone who hates it needs to watch someone else. Fan for life here!

[@MrsMoon-qs2gf]

It's so good to see such a hard working and industrious young man! I think I've been watching your channel for almost four years and I enjoy watching you tackle each of your projects. Whenever you post it's always a treat. God bless you and your family! ❤

[@kenhoward100]

Great to see you have a new video.Been waiting for a update on the 9000$ house and I know it seems like I'm asking for too much but I fell in love with that project

[@caleb8737]

I’m blue collar yet more liberal in my beliefs and married to an academic with her Master’s Degree in education. We’ve stepped back from our Christian faith in recent years and are still navigating those waters. I have a lot of respect for you and love hearing the things you have to say. You’re a grounded individual no matter what side of the aisle you find yourself on and for that I have a lot of respect. I have followed along your videos for years and look forward to the new content you discussed bringing forward. There’s a lot to learn in this world and it’s best achieved through open dialogue and welcome discussion. Cheers to what’s to come, brother

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

Your how to do things/videos are super. Not only do you know how to, but you know, and show how to do the stuff that isn't like it is supposed to be to make it work and look good. Your common sense is wonderful. You artful wood work is always great to see, too. I'm always happy to see you've posted. Keep on doing them!.

[@francesbundy6472]

I’m old enough to be your mother, but the more I hear to speak, the more I respect you and how you live and think especially! May The Lord bless you and keep you safe.

[@francesbundy6472]

Especially on that ladder! 😂

[@heyhope326]

Ooo that little corner piece is slick as butter.

[@Julian-do7bv]

He does really cool little things like that makes a big difference

[@BeardedPharmacist]

I am so excited for the Common Cents videos to return! I commented a few videos ago about them and thought I was the only one that remembered them.

[@Mrsockmonkie]

I have a broad leaf tree overhanging my house. Used to clean my gutters 3-5 times each fall. After I installed gutter guards I only clean 1-2 times each fall now. They help a lot, but things will still get in there.

[@ChetChibiti]

Thank you so much for sharing your life and the inspiring videos. They help me to start my own projects, as many others already said. Besides generating responsibility and income for you, don't forget that renting these houses gives many people a new home, where they can live with their family and enjoy life. Not everyone is so skillful and has the discipline to complete their projects. So I wish you all the best and enough energy to realize your plans and grow in personality!

[@pegsbarton6353]

Good point about him, [sorry don't have a name!] making homes for people, good, well structured and secure homes that they can take pride in and enjoy. I'd live in any one of his rentals, I like the style. I'm a Brit so we rarely have space like this around our houses. Not in my income bracket anyway. I'd love one of this mans properties.😃

[@QuadraticAdam]

I really think you should trim back those branches overhanging the house as well. Keep up the great work!

[@homemadehome5575]

I was going to do it in this video but forgot my pole saw.

[@jesusisGod1434]

Mike Rowe has been beating the drum of skills and trades are wonderful options to going to collage for useless degrees.

[@davmatheophilus159]

Yes, durable trades!!

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

Trucking is a trade that is not dying. Me being in Information Technology that job could be replaced with in a snap. Trucking is not that easy.

[@phamlam3720]

And going to college for useful degrees is a wonderful option over skilled trades

[@adrielrowley]

Thank you for taking the time to make videos on this project. 😃 Agree, if grew up with a smaller home, you know how to live in one. I grew up in an early 1940s house, about 1000 square feet, galley kitchen, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and when brother and sister visited, there was six people in there. I used to live in a large house, never again, too much to care for and doesn't feel comfortable. Cheers, Adriel

[@h.v.davidson4507]

You are doing it right,,,

[@judsoncameron]

Thank you for posting these videos. They inspire me to be more productive around my house.

[@ItsKarenReyes]

You will never regret the time spent on your family and on church. God bless you and your family.

[@statewench2828]

I'm glad to hear that you will be a voice for normal working persons. That Facia. soffit, rafter and gutter work turned out beautifully. So wonderful to see a GOD fearing young man with so much wisdom. You will meet and exceed your goals because of who you are. Thank you.

[@JRBWare1942]

You're an inspiration. Keep up the good work!

[@Xairos84]

Bless you man! May your family be blessed as well.

[@jameswestrik8724]

"I'll have so much to do and then I'll stop everything I'm doing and like make some birdhouses." That one hit home for me.

[@jeffweber8244]

It looks like that walnut tree on the slope is overhanging the house quite a bit. It's worth trimming since they will keep dropping limbs, nuts and leaves on the roof.

[@wesleyblaha3537]

Nice work brother, looking forward to more talks.

[@zerostar33]

God bless you for everything you do. You really make a difference.

[@sokraksios]

put a spiral staircase and turn the workshop into a basement with an extra bedroom.

[@neoman7479]

topic: pros and cons of being a landlord versus renovating and flipping houses in your area. ps thanks for sharing some personal background

[@kennethmiller2333]

I don't normally comment on the BGM, but that piece that was playing while you did the gutters was pretty damn amazing. Good idea not to do a retaining wall, but terracing might be nice. Oh, a lot of work, to be sure, but great video!

[@jallison5639]

If you're talking about the Theo Vaughn interview, I also really liked how different that was. "cocaine will turn you into a damn owl homie" - conversation with a president. hahaha

[@amyrobert]

Thank you for being so candid! I see what you are doing as a ministry! May God continue to bless you and those in your life as you faithfully follow His will.

[@Julian-do7bv]

You may consider looking for a rental of a small tractor or skid steer for a day or weekend vs bringing yours you may end up being better off vs bring your tractor there but being able to clean and level everything up would make such a huge difference behind the house

[@KJVReViewsTextusReceptus]

My brother, I have watched you for many years now and the end of this video really was unique and I really enjoyed it. The fact that you said you were a Christian and that you were focusing on reading the Bible was just awesome. I am a country boy from Crossville, TN who spent 12 years in the Air Force and moved back home in 2013. I was saved in 2011 and called to preach in 2013. I dabble in woodworking but your vids were always some of my favorites. If you are ever over my way shoot me an email so I can buy you supper! God bless you and your family my brother!!

[@homemadehome5575]

Thank you, I was the guy who went to church my whole childhood, went here and there, went back to church because of my wife then “the virus” closed churches so we stopped. I only had a loose cultural connection to Christianity then one day picked up a Bible for no good reason and started reading it. Despite having plenty of church and knowing the stories it was as if i was reading it for the first time and had an almost crushing impact. It was bizarre and I can’t explain it but other people that have had it happen to them understand exactly what i mean and just nod their heads and laugh when i tell them. Any time i speak with people on the topic my main thing i push is to read the Bible. Im at my best when I read it and noticeably worse off when I don’t. I’ve read the New Testament in full and jump around in it continually. Currently working my way through the Old Testament. I have the Blue Letter Bible app. At home I read an ESV readers bible. No chapter or verse numbers, reads like a novel, easier to read in long sessions and follow the story. Thank you for the comment, always encouraging.

[@ChaiLatte13]

Great work. It looks really good. I would trim the walnut branches away from the roof of the house if it were me. It will help a lot with the nuts. I have hickory and walnut here, so I know the pain.

[@sdcofer52]

You are building equity. It is a bit hard to measure, as you say, but it is there. I've been watching you for a number of years and it is obvious that you have made progress.

[@mr.bluestone954]

Are you and the family safe in Carolina? Any of your property affected from flooding?

[@jax-zm1bb]

If I were to live in this small house I would take out the 2nd entrance on the front and make the living room bigger OR take out the door of it and put steps down to the basement so you can access the basement from the inside of the house. Just ideas….

[@solarbirdyz]

I've had those same gutter screens on my gutters for 20 years and they're still good and doing the job. I've had to reattach one or two over the years, but that's it. If they haven't screwed them up somehow since I installed mine, you'll be good.

[@dandrson7903]

It's good to see someone enjoy their work and the fact this old house holds so many good memories for his family motivates him to do these repairs. I couldn't do any of this. No way I climb that ladder. Yikes!!!

[@MelloPintor]

Thanks for the video, always nice to see the projects progress

[@squidboy0769]

Great work. Consider venting the soffits and roof ridge.

[@homemadehome5575]

In the next few years, maybe 5 I’ll have it reroofed and as the ridge. Has the exhaust fan/ vents now and gable vents

[@mikefenn00]

You're quite welcome for joining you

[@With-one-wing]

Love your attitude and energy. I’d like to see your birdhouses. I have been raising eastern bluebirds in my yard for years. God bless.

[@jesusisGod1434]

A good question for you is what do you do as a self employed family man, how do you handle health insurance?

[@TheDisorderly1]

With realestate being at all time high prices, how do you decide to keep houses as rentals instead of selling them now and cashing out?

[@michaeltutty1540]

A beautiful job of making the house both more attractive and more structurally sound. That will keep it solid for years. Personally I would have added a drop edge molding. It makes sure all the water from the roof goes into the gutter rather than under the shingles. For me, that plus ice dam shield are must have items because of our climate.

[@cdx873v]

Are you going to do something about those stairs? They look really depressed, haha. Maybe it's the camera? That's good news about the common cents channel. I really miss that one. Nice to hear you'll be putting out more videos soon too!

[@clementinechristenson]

been watching you for ages and plan to continue now that we know more about you it does kinda tie in with the way you demonstrate living your life, money is not everything but its something to be considered. your voice like Matthew McConaughey is so easy to listen to...thats just an unintended plus.. ( maybe you could do bedtime stories on calm as well lol) I love watching your content.. Ive learned a lot from what you do, not seen this house but looks like a juicy project. interesting to see how things are done in the US as opposed to here in UK. even if its not your real name, be nice to know what to call you. Anyway keep on keeping on :)

[@suzannestone6750]

My mom worked at a call center and she said, you'd be surprised how many of the other people had degrees and were working there.

[@angiemoses130]

Are ya going to put gutters on the porch overhang in the back

[@richryan8904]

Woohoo, episode 2!

[@ruthstill169]

I think I would loose the staircase altogether, in the back of the house. The slope is quite scary to me. I would do something on one of the sides, as far as a exit & patio. Could you replace the basement windows with glass block like the bathroom?

[@alexd5028]

Will you be replacing the basement windows?

[@rugglez]

I love your chats at the end as much as I love the main content :)

[@daviddrake5663]

Looking forward to your talks man. It's great seeing more bold men on KZbin.

[@donnaLorbetskie]

You said you have a fine arts degree. Do you paint. If so it would be nice to see some of your art and the knowledge you have towards style, mediums you us,. Technics,etc.

[@homemadehome5575]

I do paint but that was not what i focused on. Mine was focused on craft, mainly furniture.

[@poodlegirl55]

For a topic I am interested in your opinion of older people doing remodeling and home improvements. My husband and I have been married 50 years this October and we have owned seven houses. We are both handy and remodeled them all, some needed more work than others. Friends and family do not think we should do another one (ages 69 and 72) but we kind of have the bug. We did just have the Amish build us a garage but we are doing the electric and inside finishing. I feel like you are a kindred spirit and when you are old you will still be taking care of your properties. I guess people, mostly our kids, feel like we can afford to not work so hard but I don't see the point to hiring things done that we could do ourselves. Maybe we are perfectionists but you try harder on your own house.

[@VerticalForklift]

My dad is in the age range of you and your husband and has retired to pursue his dream of flipping houses and selling them at prices affordable for first time buyers. He is fit and healthy, so I'm not very worried about him beyond the danger of unexpected accidents. He's the sort that needs to have a hands-on project he's working on. So I think as long as you and your husband are taking care of your health I think it's fine to continue remodeling and doing home improvements until your doctor(s) says it's getting risky.

[@poodlegirl55]

@@VerticalForklift I had cancer and five surgeries for two years a couple years ago so my forty something daughters are over protective. But I feel like I am back to normal.

[@RandomBetrayal]

Sounds like you are in need of a good tractor trailer… would be pretty useful to be able to transport it to your various properties.

[@brendagoodwin7365]

Looking good!!!

[@diyhard666]

2:20 good music selection I was always waiting for Clint Eastwood to step around the corner 😅

[@tannergeorge6589]

Man.. I couldn't agree with you more. #1 our spiritual growth is most important. If that goes well our eternal wealth will be the one that will be growing. And at that point we will make what we need to on this earth. Our goal is Christ. And I appreciate your craftsmanship in the real world and then your side of artsy. I appreciate your videos man. Keep up the good work!

[@ryanodonnell9895]

Also, really dig the rambles, I can relate.

[@kendavis8046]

Not sure, but I hope when you talk about $3K per month you are talking net, not gross. My situation - retired, 3 rental single families, syndicated in two multi-families, a small pension, and Social Security. The last two only happen if you worked for a company that even offered a pension (rare these days) and an age requirement before collecting the government dole. All that said, I think you are on the right track. You gain wealth with every property, and I don't see how any of that conflicts with your values. Good luck, and I'll keep watching!

[@kerryclark1926]

You definitely NEED vertical pickets on the staircase railing, AND a 4x4 post every 8 feet.

[@jumar360]

It's amazing how quickly things have rotted.

[@kattihatt]

Bad choice of paint.

[@NeXes42]

Yeah most types of wood really hate water. No matter how much you prep it with paint or fire. Always trying to keep it dry by covering it with whatever doesn't mind water 😅

[@kattihatt]

@@NeXes42 as long as it can dry out between the rains it can hold up quite long. Using paint that trap moisture is not a good idea.

[@moden321]

@@kattihatt Wood won't rot, unless you trap water somehow. Regardless of paint.

[@kattihatt]

@@moden321 modern paint like plastic paint or "oil"-paint, create impermeable layers that traps moisture when the layer cracks. Water can get in through the cracks, but not out.

[@mikeashleigh777]

What type of wood did you use for the facia boards. Was it all poplar and is that the best type of wood to use for this application?

[@DavidKirtley]

You will spend a lot of time getting things started but you will be surprised when you hit an inertia level where it starts being self sustaining. The big boost will come when you get the sawmill building and the attached workshop finished. The lumber you have set aside to dry. Not to mention the three houses you have in progress. It would be nice to just wave your magic wand and have them finished but you will really be thankful that you took the slow cashflow approach when you are done and not be paying for them forever. Better to be working for you and not the bank.

[@Jasfras1]

On a gable end, it's called a Barge Board. But that's in the UK

[@theropesofrenovation]

Yes! Taxes and Insurance cost a fortune. I live in FL

[@connorohoare7470]

Out of curiosity is that a number 4 tattoo on your left hand ?

[@dandrson7903]

Looks like a brand new house now.

[@tiredofsacred]

you must be a trim guy or a furniture guy to plane that soffit board like that. Haaha good work

[@homemadehome5575]

Furniture

[@lechatbotte.]

That exactly what the Lord wants us to do. Well done for knowing what’s important and persevering.

[@megandunell399]

There is a difference between caring about money and making money work for your future. That is what we are supposed to do, make hay while the sun shines, so that when it doesn't you have enough to support you. You have done really well to be able to work for yourself and you share it with us and hopefully make money from it to support yourself and your family. You have the skills to work for an employer if you need to and if you wanted to you could do so for a time to build up your reserves if you wanted to do it faster...or you could just post more videos because we enjoy them and that helps you. Enjoy the time with your family.

[@Whatsacody]

I'd love to hear you speak about how you knew your wife was the one, and how you knew you were ready to start having kids. I'm almost finished graduate school and think I want kids, but not sure I found "the one", or what I should be thinking about on that front.

[@michaelkellogg3417]

love the rambles!

[@JaneiroRoad-mm5zv]

Another informative video,great to know more about you ,looks like a nice area,what state is that?

[@johnharrison1560]

Great look. Good job!

[@undefinedtygerpath4096]

I love listening to you talk. Consider narrating for audiobooks.

[@brianhackett9649]

He's a synth! His power core ran out at the end! ;)

[@almachapman5409]

I hope you put in new stairs.

[@valissamoore2550]

Are you going to build a larger porch

[@homemadehome5575]

No, going to fix what is there and rent.

[@TimHaunFishing]

I haven't commented in a while. But I definitely have a few questions. What's your favorite book in the Bible? If you could do it over again, would you go to college still? What is your favorite part about doing these KZbin videos?

[@manofinterests334]

Stoked for new "common cents" videos

[@kerryclark1926]

No Drip Edge Flashing into the gutter?

[@theropesofrenovation]

You need a Life Alert or some type of way to alert someone if you fall or are injured. 🙂

[@gregs7918]

The previous owner (idiot) of our house ran the fascia board about 1/2" above the sheathing forming a dam. Needless to say the sheathing rotted out. I replaced the same stuff on our house with the sheathing over-hanging the fascia and the same angle cut on the top of the fascia board as you did.

[@homemadehome5575]

Nicely done.

[@aaroncastellanos3421]

Was this the house you had your workshop in? I remember watching the dewalt radial arm saw vid you posted a few years back and i commented saying i would buy one. Well i eventually did, the same model and i bought an older one as a second, plus lots of accessories. LOL my addiction down that rabbit hole originated from your video! My heart is happy but my wallet isn't.

[@homemadehome5575]

Ha, I have 3 of them now.

[@dpmeyer4867]

nice work

[@brendanconnelly1835]

Don’t you need to add vents in the soffit to let the roof breathe?

[@homemadehome5575]

It has gable vents but i’m probably going to add round vents to the soffits. They sell them locally, all you have to do is use a hole saw and pop them in.

[@Tomhohenadel]

Bless you brother. May the Lord be your guide and strength. Always interesting videos.

[@garycloud5705]

Keep your eye on the prize. You're in a good season of life.

[@davmatheophilus159]

I pray your next tenant is very godly and tidy.

[@barrymarshall3494]

What did you use for your gutter guards?

[@homemadehome5575]

I used the least expensive option Home depot had in store. The guards were plastic with screen attached. $2 per 3 foot piece.

[@bluefreindeer9572]

The speaker had enough of the rambling lol.

[@homemadehome5575]

Ha, indeed she did.

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

I've always heard from people that clean gutters that they get just as much business cleaning gutter leaf guards. I guess it's all the same in that case.

[@homemadehome5575]

I thought the same but wanted to test them, i know for sure they will fill up without them.

[@ryanodonnell9895]

I loved that little "tangent" on the Academics. Not because it's a bit inflammatory but because that sect of society is a little out of touch with reality but at the same time, in some cases seems to feel above others so far as intellect. No doubt they can solve problems and teach but an education does not guarantee intelligence or problem solving ability.

[@aminorityofone]

Actually, i didnt see you as conservative, or liberal for that matter. Keep doing what makes you happy.

[@homemadehome5575]

I didn’t strictly mean it politically.

[@andrewbillingsley9377]

It's called a verge board

[@thesheff79]

I'm here😊

[@wideawake6501]

God bless❤

[@johnjonsonfred8423]

You really need safety gear, scaffolding, harnesses, rope support, etc Stay safe!