Our DIY Freestanding Entry Steps - Minimal, Modern, Mobile

[@fernbrisot325]

One more step done... I see what you did there, LOL.

[@zombeemom]

I love the stacked platforms instead of the zigzag style. Much cleaner look.👍🏼 Several folks mentioned your easy going way with Maverick and I so agree. It’s not just letting him “climb on dad” it’s what you’re NOT saying, “Stop, I’m working right now.”, “Can’t you see I’m busy with this?”, or, “Go play with Belle.” Kudos for teaching love and compassion by example. 😊❤️

[@Deanna_32]

Yes, I love that about them also. The family seems so easy going and relaxed with the kids. The kids seem so well behaved. Great little family.

[@janebush2478]

I love that too! Whatever the parents do they are always happy to entertain the kids while they are doing it. It was so sweet when they were working on the roof and their little boy was sitting in a chair in the yard watching them and fell asleep! He is so adorable!

[@charlibrown2012]

Oh my word I loved it when he jumped on your back and hugged you around the neck he is so cute

[@dancingdog6732]

Me too he is a great dad and super cute little boy

[@annahorton650]

When you found Ashley, you found a treasure. She's definitely made for you. Love the steps.

[@halfbreed4life62]

And he's made 4 her, I love watching their interactions. Also, their mini- message got to me. Beautiful family!!!

[@diannemartin8857]

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[@QuiteDecent]

She must be as happy as a clam with how resourceful, able, and motivated he is to provide them with a quality lifestyle the best way he knows how.

[@susanpike989]

If you have a senior citizen visit and use the front door, a handrail would be a blessing. We old folks with sore knees need a little something to hold onto when climbing even a few steps. Beautiful design.❤️

[@dianironfeather7785]

Oh no! Look at all the saw dust! Now Ashley's going to have to vacuum the driveway again ;) Lol! Honestly, you two are doing a wonderful job. You give me such inspiration. I've seen so many people take what appears to be a simple job, and turn it into a convoluted, complicated task that the first thought is "I don't think I need it that bad." You tackle things in such a straight forward way, explaining as you go along, that I can see how easy and do-able certain projects are. I know you always say "This is just OUR way", and if it doesn't work (which is seldom), you tell us the particulars and how you fixed it. Y'all don't know just how helpful you are. Thank you for that.

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

I love that you are always able to come up with a great idea for any project you do. It looks like you have a degree in interior design, architectural and construction. The lawn mower is a work horse 😂😂😂😂😂. Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sunnieswheelhouse7951]

Love it! It's so cute when Maverick is climbing all over you when you are working and you don't seem to mind at all. lol

[@diyfferent]

I'm always happy when he wants to be with me :)

[@lorriescott7036]

Yes I thought that was adorable also

[@kathowens6970]

Love it this is a whole family project I just adore this channel

[@starriderkittykat9064]

Daddy is so patient and loving, Maverick is learning life skills and carpentry and don't even know it...lol

[@samfeldman1508]

That’s great! I was an impatient and scared father and would shoo my kids away. That was a mistake. Good on you!

[@susanoliver8502]

They do look so awesome! When you & Ashley & Maverick are sitting on the steps at the end, notice how Maverick is sitting there with his arms resting on the other step. He’s so cute sitting there like a grown up!

[@lorihunt7318]

Beautiful as always! I vote for black pipes as handrails...solid and easy maintenance. Love your kids and the way you love them!

[@diyfferent]

I'll definitely consider that.

[@auntiepam5649]

Love that idea

[@MHarperInc]

Black pipes was my first thought too.

[@labbrockington7854]

Your video are amazing, can't wait to see the one, God bless you and your family

[@karenisbister5275]

That might look good but in the winter time there might be an issue with the snow freezing the pipe hand rail unless your over hang is going to cover it.

[@dianaregan6698]

If more people were creative and conscientious like you are, our resources would not be so terribly taxed. You are so...I can’t think of the best word to describe you. 🤗❤️

[@MsWobie]

This video was incredible. I loved the precious moments with the children, use of existing materials, well planned workmanship with creativity and style, and family values. You folks are among the Americans that make me proud of our country. ❤️

[@diyfferent]

Thank you so much for the great comment :)

[@christinelewis3476]

Wow! Just Wow! Loving it! Can you imagine just how much value you have added to your home with all you have done?! Grammy sends BIG Hugs! XOXO

[@diyfferent]

I'd be interesting to know the value.

[@christinelewis3476]

@@diyfferent Oh Me too! Maybe you should get it appraised just to see! Id love to just know how much difference.. Bet its way in the Thousands!

[@prettyroughacresfarm2537]

I literally paused the video and made steps for my barn entry LOL Thank you for the motivation. Not having the finances to buy new wood isn't going to stop me from improving the things I can around our new homestead. Thanks for reminding me to think outside the box.

[@diyfferent]

wow, awesome! :D

[@artysciencegal2521]

I love your stairs! So sensibly made and comfortable for anyone to use regardless of how big their feet are. Have you ever seen some really old buildings with steep, very shallow steps? Yikes, you have to practically go sideways. The beauty of your design, is that will never happen to anyone. Will you be painting or staining them? That textured paint is great for stairs or you can just mix a little sand into a can of exterior paint. A railing is such a good thing to have and it's surprising how much use you actually end up getting out of it - to prop up a piece of furniture as you're trying to get it in or out, little ones feel more secure with something to hold onto, same goes for older people, stops you from falling if you slip on rain or snow and so handy if you have an attack of dizziness, etc. I just love the way you and Ashley tackle projects with gentle cooperation and respect.

[@diyfferent]

We don't want to paint them, but we may stain them.

[@zanyzoo6767]

Wooden steps, lovely to look at, lovely to behold............ but when its wet, you need something to hold!

[@robingillespie4467]

Lol cool poem! and true!

[@AfterTheRains]

zanyzoo6767, we had a little what-not shop nearby when I was a child and they had a sign - Lovely to look at, lovely to hold, if you break it, consider it sold. 😊

[@Jubilee1009]

Wait...whaaat...Belle is as tall as Ashley now!! Just last year, the big reveal of her bedroom, Belle came up to Ashley's chin. You're growing too quickly, Belle! How beautiful, talented, and precious you are! Just like your mom! Steps and everything else Doug and Ashley do is amazing. Perfect couple! Maverick and Belle are both adorable.

[@bts-vt1ee]

You NEVER cease to amaze me! Wonderful job on the steps!

[@MarysPlace]

The House the Stairs the Furniture the Counters everything looks amazing... You all are an amazing compassionate family...

[@MarysPlace]

Btw I vote white with blue trim on your barn to match your home. the blue trim comes from your door.

[@corneillececil823]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how you say, " I'm just going to look around and use materials that we already have" !!! So doggone smart! You think things thru then try it out! If you want to change things up, you guys don't worry and stress, you learn, you adapt and go for it. So, so, smart! And a big thank you for showing exactly how you built your back steps. They are beautiful

[@elizabethmorgan2621]

Great stairs. Doug, you're so intelligent. Our family enjoys watching your family work together. You've accomplished so much, and everything is quality work.

[@missykowalewski]

The fact that u don’t copy or use the common norm is probably why the majority of us have enjoyed this reno. Now the kids can get out on their own. Steps look great and r very functional. Great job.

[@sharibushnell190]

Exactly i just love the way Doug thinks OUTSIDE the box

[@3msannie]

Right before you said pipe I was thinking a pipe railing would look cool! The steps look really good and so nice that you could reuse some of your wood. Maverick made me smile when he climbed on your back. I used to plant my flower beds with my little boy on my back like that. He's 43 now. Brings back good memories. :-)

[@Lostinstarsss]

Looks so nice! Belle had a growth spurt this summer. She looks taller than Ashley now!

[@diyfferent]

Yeah, she's getting very tall!

[@violethoffermobilehomemove9189]

I agree with Ashley, it's amazing Doug! We are renovating a Mobile home & 1 1/2 of a doublewide & joining them togather. I am short 5'2" probably about Asley's height.. Only got a few years on her 64. And climbing in & out of the renovation with make shift steps that are still to short, gets old pretty quick. I'm showing my Hubby this, in Hope's he may get the idea, he's taller & it's not so hard on him, but so far he mostly works on the outside, so it probably won't change until he has to climb in & out.. lol I love these steps so much, I'm gonna try & get him to copy them. You are so intavative! A fan ♡

[@janetanderson8719]

So did Maverick, he was a hip baby when y’all started this renovation!!

[@deloresochoa6235]

Just a suggestion, use some of your wood from your trees. Make a beautiful hand rail design from your old trees off your land. That would be awesome! Love and Blessings from south Texas.

[@sam-and-angela]

Fantastic design and execution! Can’t wait to see what you have in mind for the awning/covering for the landings!

[@diyfferent]

Thanks! That means a lot to us, really!

[@patwanner1781]

It never ends does it? Every time you finish a project it makes the house look even better.🐓

[@KerryTarnow]

This reno turned out amazing! You guys are so talented it’s inspiring. Will be using some of your ideas in my singlewide 🙌🏼

[@masspyro5167]

your son is just the most adorable thing ever...

[@diyfferent]

Thank you :)

[@reneebunch6007]

Yes he is and I loved it when he got on Daddy’s back. So cute and that blond hair. ♥️♥️

[@mammacoughran4874]

I sent it to my husband and told him this is want I want him to make for our back yard. Thank you!!!

[@sarahmartin1533]

The look of joy on your face when showing your kiddos your hard work is amazing. The steps turned out great!

[@lisar337]

Thank you, I love how I learn something useful every time I watch one of your videos

[@couldabin]

Will it drag it? Yeh. Sure? Don't know! Working together brings such great humorous moments!

[@diyfferent]

:D

[@christianehoran1600]

I love them! You never make anything ugly or boring. So artistic.

[@diyfferent]

Thank you, that's very nice of you to say :)

[@effenfish661]

tune in next time for another episode of "hoarding wood pays off", lol! those steps turned out great! i am looking forward to the rails and overhead cover.

[@diyfferent]

haha! thanks

[@queenmary2348]

I’m so obsessed to see what’s next.

[@michelewestover9330]

“A big step forward”....no pun intended!😂😂😂. Love how you just kept working while your little guy was climbing all over you. A lot of guys would’ve lost their temper. You and Ashley are such a great team and wonderful parents. You’re giving your kids life experiences most kids don’t even know exist. ❤️❤️

[@luz351]

All I could say is, WOW!

[@ARTSIEBECCA]

I love that you are recycling old materials.

[@karenjackson8956]

Another job I watched with my mouth open, lol. I am always so impressed with your carpentry skills and your ideas are so original. They look lovely 😁

[@tc6375]

Doug and Ashley and family you guys are amazing.... Such a loving hard-working family 🌞

[@dianewilliams9858]

Yep again your original unique design is impressive! Claim it Doug ☑️ ! Wish you had some wrought iron for hand rail .. or even a wrought iron head board painted black, or white to use for handrail, but knowing you you'll come up with something unique that's cohesive within your design. 😁 Tested tried and true for the lawnmower huh?? 😉

[@diyfferent]

Yeah, I'm not entirely sure what I want to do for that hand rail yet but I'll keep my eye out for something that will work. Yeah, that little mower is doing great for us.

[@barbarakujawa320]

Pride looks different on everyone. Ashly looks very proud of her hubbys work.👏👏👏👏👏🥰

[@marywagoner8527]

The stairs compliment your house nicely! Great creative build! You never cease to amaze me with the creative stuff you think of. Amazing once again!

[@sharonbull4483]

Kool idea. Ashley and the lawn mower. You got that girl.

[@tbird4evr]

I love how you and Ashley seem to let your children explore and don’t always tell them to stop or don’t do that. Love the steps! Solid as a rock! ~Tim~🙂

[@suedorfman7138]

Your new steps look awesome. I really like the way you save and repurpose. Maverick was was adorable loving on his daddy while he worked. Watching you and Ashley attaining your dreams for your family warms my heart.🥰

[@brennadover4201]

Love all your ideas and work. You and your wife are blessed too be able to work together and brain storm together on projects. So many can't. That how my husband and I were. Also love that you made the steps so deep. Alot of them aren't. I know with tall big footed men like my husband are it makes it so much easier using them. God bless

[@marsha4138]

Love that you use what is already there. The steps look great! I would cut off those boards that stick out the side. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. So sweet that your son got some Daddy snuggles while Dad was working. Please continue to be careful. A friend cut the ends off three of his fingers because he was working when too tired.

[@donnakuykendall5402]

Those two porches are really nice. They look very clean and neatly done. Congratulations on this clever project !

[@francescampbell4731]

Love the steps, especially the large platform. No balancing on a top step to enter the house. Another great job well done, can't wait to see how you solve the railing problem. Your videos are never a disappointment!

[@dianecharles881]

Love , love it !!! I’m saving this video for my husband to make for our shed in our backyard! I know you’ll becoming up with neat railings !!! ❤️

[@pamelaatkinson5710]

I can see by the effort it took to move them that those stairs aren't going anywhere! Nice and solid. Love the design. You can claim them as original since they are original to you! Great addition to the house. You seem to work so quickly. That must be rewarding to see such nice changes to the house after only a couple days work! Love the natural warmth and trust Maverick shows to both of you. So precious.

[@jbeidson3552]

I like it! Simple sleek and functional, good jobs guys.

[@rogerm6069]

A light mounted under the landing platform would light up through the gaps really cool

[@diyfferent]

Oh, that sounds neat. :)

[@oniojon]

I found this video because I was watching your other video about chicken coops. I don't even have a need to build steps, but I watched this the whole way through because your content makes me unreasonably happy. All of this is so wholesome and made with quality.

[@diyfferent]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@donsuepowers924]

How very wonderful looking and accomplished, congratulations...loved how Maverick pitched in😃😂🤩🙏🏻 and Ashley pulled it around with lawn mower and helped you get it in place🥰😃🎉🤩🙏🏻

[@noway8445]

Great job. I started watching your channel when I hit a rough spot in my own DIY project. Ashley inspired my husband to help me out. Now we take breaks and watch your channel to get motivated. THANK YOU DOUG AND ASHLEY!!

[@diyfferent]

haha, cool. Thanks for watching

[@MM-uw4lc]

Love everything you guys done to your beautiful home!

[@number1grandma1]

Very nice. Visually appealing. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@janwelch9311]

Your son is going to be a little mini you!! Just love the way you do things! Your family is beautiful thanks for sharing

[@deborahhockett]

Love the steps. You are so gifted. This is by far my favorite channel. I could watch it all day.

[@diyfferent]

wow, thank you so much :)

[@Duma39]

Maverick leaning back casually on his elbows at the end like he’s been working all day on this project 🤣 Great job as usual. That’s a unique style and goes well with the design of the house. I love that you guys never really go with a cookie cutter version of anything but you carefully plan each design and execute it beautifully to fit your style

[@glendajackson7198]

i like the platform with steps. I do have a suggestion . Since you get snow and ice You should put risers between your runner on the steps. if you or Ashley or even the kids move too quickly upon the steps you could slip between one of them and tear up an ankle or brake a leg. with the riser that would not happen. But it was a great idea and no one has one like it.

[@misty4782]

Oh my goodness! At the beginning, I was thinking steps are steps, right? When I saw the finished product I was in awe. Wow, you outdid yourself. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of them. Different (but not too), fit the look of your house, safe, sturdy, shallow step height and just plain GOOD looking. Blessings.

[@ZonDog]

Doug, those are some high test stairs and decks!! BRAVO BRAVO👍😎

[@michelefoy5198]

You 2 are so cute! Good job on the steps and yes they look awesome! I like how creative you are.

[@carlahubbard7561]

You did an AMAZING job, as usual! The steps look great!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Carla Hubbard, yes they did turn out amazing. I love the look of them. They have a very roomy and sturdy look about them.

[@joann5157]

This whole project is AMAZING!! It doesn't even look like the same house. YOU are the new Bob Vila!!! CONGRATS ON ALL THE HARD WORK!!!!!

[@clarabooth5582]

I love the steps!! What a diyfference they make! You are so clever!!

[@vickilee2185]

Excellent design Doug. It seems the challenge of using reclaimed material only inspires you. You again added value and beauty to property. Atta boy!!!!!

[@pw4677]

I love your design. I bet a lot of people will copy you on that.

[@hardenmama1800]

Looks great! One thing to consider - the moisture in the new wood will freeze and make it very slippery. My mother in law had a terrible fall because she didn’t realize there was a thin layer of ice on her new steps on a cold fall morning.

[@diyfferent]

Thanks for the warning.

[@ggtamu9243]

It looks good but I was hoping for bigger deck for back so that you guys can have some space to hangout in evening or do some bbq.

[@annnicholls7585]

Well done Doug on designing and creating functional steps which suit your purpose and cost very little.

[@tkskagen]

They BOTH turned out Very Nicely!👍

[@diyfferent]

Thanks :)

[@charvigil]

I Love the design! A step in the right direction.

[@Night_hack]

Another great design. Can’t wait to see your shelter design.

[@barrydavidson525]

You two should be very proud of your 'new' house. You did an amazing job. Congratulations to the whole family.

[@reneebunch6007]

You did an awesome job and yes a rail and over hang will be good for going up and down and the overhang for keeping you from getting wet going in and out. Awesome job indeed.

[@KamboCan629]

I'm sorry, i don't care for the steps. I appreciate your simplistic feel for things and love how your family marches to the beat of your own drum. For me, I love a porch I can sit on and watch life, but them I'm 60. Keep tye videos coming. Always love it when you guys popup in my que.

[@diyfferent]

I hear you.

[@localsouptalks]

I love the cantilevered design of the steps. You two are really inspirational. Thank you. 👍👍

[@standingforjesus1214]

Steps turned out great. Neat idea. But my favorite part was when little man jumped on your back with those arms around Daddy's neck. Precious memories . Pray the Lord watches over this wonderful family and blesses them.

[@mellio9077]

That looks so great! It’s really uplifting at the end of my day to watch another one of your beautiful projects come to fruition. So nice! I love your design and aesthetics.

[@fab4gal834]

Wow, I've never seen anyone build a set of stairs by doing it upside down! Your approach to things is always interesting.

[@denisestott328]

Those stairs look great!!!!

[@audreykavanaugh8589]

Love the steps! I almost texted about needing a handrail but, for once, I didn’t until the end of your post. LOL! You really have a design oriented mind, Doug. Seeing you and Ashley work together amazes me because she’s so small and apparently is very strong for her size.

[@tinaholman8331]

97 k! So close, I'm getting excited Love you guys!

[@joannbirdsong583]

Maverick comes on the scene and I just can’t help laughing out loud. He is just so cute.

[@christiewarlick8668]

Just recently started watching. You both are a treasure! So inspired by what y'all do together. I hope you both know how talented you are and I hope that your KZbin journey will get you far! A fan from Tennessee..

[@diyfferent]

I'm glad you found us and thank you so much!

[@dhoward5757]

Gotto love that little mower, moved the "stepping steps" with no problem. Your forte is creative woodworking Doug. Impressive as usual🌱thanks!

[@dhoward5757]

It is original! Totally you.🌱

[@glimmermomma4373]

Love ❤️ what you are doing!! That’s right, work with what you have.. I hate waste..Awesome job!!

[@lindajc123]

Ingenious - once again! Functional and sturdy. I agree with some others, I like a big porch, BUT you have the whole yard you can sit in, and you are a young family, so you have time to come to the porch sitting mentality. LOL

[@maryblaylock6545]

If you used wood railings and made them a little wide on the first step out of the house, you could put French cleats on the outside of the railing and build flower boxes to hang off them. You could also plant herbs for the kitchen. With French cleats you could take down the boxes easily to store in the shop during winter. Hope somebody finds this useful. Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard! 💖👩‍🌾🐱🌱🖖🏕🛶🌳🌲

[@sjokomelk]

2:20 - I see the supervisor showed up. Good thing you kept on working so you wouldn't get written up for slacking on the job. 🤣 It is so much fun seeing your kids being a part of all of this. When I grew up I was told by my parents to stay far away when ever they did any renovations.

[@lifescomplacencies5220]

Awesome use of the old decking and totally rad steps! I enjoy your channel and I am always eager for another video. Thanks guys.

[@cgnana5096]

Ya'll are a joy to watch. Love how smart you are to be so young and how patient you are with you children. They learn a lot from just watching. You have a precious wife, pray ya'll have many years of happiness.

[@msrandall9963]

The steps look really nice. So clean and sturdy looking. 👍

[@donnasmith9939]

Maverick is such a helper!

[@jwh-e2p]

Looks great! I think you should definitely cut those extensions as the back and maybe sand/oil the whole to make it a bit more uniform and align with the rest of your clean house? The design is impressive though! Loving your video’s!