I Turn Junk Lumber Into a Beautiful Back Deck

[@TurboA4]

Nice to see a video without all the explanations. Looks very nice, great job.

[@TheHobbyShop1]

Nice work. Also enjoyed the time lapse format without the 20 minutes worth of explanation from Jesse in the beginning

[@brendangleeson4065]

This video is much better than your usual videos. It's like one of the ones from back when your channel was gaining a lot of success.

[@jaclynbrown4271]

Sometimes less is more, a refreshing break from technical explanations and precision instructions

[@doncrist2012]

It's nice to see Jesse work and not explain everything as he goes. Best video in months

[@RJCOutdoors]

doncrist2012 no CAD plans, no lengthy explanation, no weird Skit. Just building something. Just like in the beginning! Love it.

[@aaronkatzen5973]

Nice! Wish more of your videos were like this. 90% work and 10% talk. A 10 min time lapse of actual work is way better than a 45 min video of Jesse explaining things

[@caltom1427]

Best video in a long time. Something functional built on the house, you didn’t talk it to death, and you showed project from start to finish.

[@michiganengineer8621]

This is the sort of video many of your viewers prefer. Do the build without over analyzing _EVERY_ aspect of it! Very nice use of your blued lumber, you might want to consider keeping as much of it as possible for the final deck project!

[@McAVITYourWay.]

I like the full explanations, it helps me sort things in my head before I attempt doing like wise, so I imagine there are many like myself who like the " over analyzing aspect " :)

[@michiganengineer8621]

@@McAVITYourWay. I like some explanation, the last several videos however have been almost more talk than actually doing.

[@McAVITYourWay.]

@@michiganengineer8621“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. John Lydgate, later adapted by President Lincoln

[@christopherbarton7625]

More work less talk! Great video.

[@MajidFouladpour]

Timelapse + music + sparse commentary on top = better video ... I like that!

[@alisonarrowsmith2064]

I really liked the video format of this one. Less discussion of how to do it and more of simply watching Jesse do it was 👍

[@donnadonahoe9044]

It was enjoyable to have a video where 2/3's of it wasn't talking. Nice deck..things don't have to be permanent and it will be nice for you to have access outside without going through the garage.

[@dougf94912]

Without wishing to sound mean this was so much more watchable without a 20+ minute 'stream of consciousness' from Jesse!

[@tomm4221]

I actually enjoyed watching you build something even as simple as the deck and stairs without having to spend half the video talking about it. Well done for once...

[@jacquesvandenberg7363]

Love the new style of editing. Thank you

[@jamess1787]

I was just going to say. Fairytale editing style is a nice new change.

[@RunBikeMike]

So happy you made a shorter video. Sometimes those 30+ minute videos I just can’t make it through.

[@ronsn8071]

​@@mschelleh67 And I improoved my English by watching and listening to those long videos. xD

[@adambaldwin8692]

I would watch unlimited 30 min videos like this!!!!

[@MmmmCheddar]

Thank you for the shorter format. Great job all around.

[@hansalex51]

Like it! Less talk, more doing!

[@vicsplace]

Nice job, love the video of action not dialogue.

[@brentonjoseph]

Alyssa's voiceover adds so much to the video :) You guys are so awesome!

[@brownsnake0400]

would have brought the railing posts down to the 2x8? joists below and bolted them on...those screws into end grain 2x4 arent going to prevent someone from falling into the railing and taking it with them down a 5 foot fall.

[@joelbrowne0331]

I have been subscribed for years and never commented (aside from the Kershaw knives).. but of all your videos, short and long, funny and serious. I have to say this is the most practical that I’ve watched. I really understand the balance of want vs. need here and I appreciate your mind set. I think it’s awesome what you are doing and encourage you to keep up with it! Note, this comment is coming from S.Korea where I am stationed, and I have been watching your channel from multiple locations over time. To include: Florida, New Mexico, Washington, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, and finally here S,Korea. Pat yoursleves on the back!!!

[@stevenmarshall8520]

The lack of endless explanation in this video made is so so much more enjoyable.... back to when it was all less chat and more ‘doing’ More of the same please

[@martinvho]

I'll second that

[@yhnbgt365]

@@martinvho I call for a vote, all in favor say aye, hearing no opposition, the motion is adopted

[@FranRuiz]

Nice video guys! it´s better this way.. without too much rambling!

[@paulholstein9448]

Awesome. Now use some of that new mulch you just made to create a mud free walkway to the hot tub and front of the house.

[@perryingto]

Excellent video, no yaking thanks

[@tedf1471]

Returned after a year to see how the house is getting on - No Cladding?

[@anabelladistefano]

I loved the style of this video!!! Thank you for sharing your journey, I learn a lot from you!

[@michaelgraviett6616]

Looking forward to more house construction videos. I really enjoyed this one.

[@rebeccameyers4507]

Really liked this video, not so much Jessie talking but just doing. So satisfying! Awesome and good to hear from you too Alyssa! I did want to see the porch extend to the hot tub deck. We always wanted a way from our deck to our pool.

[@wycks-5095]

awesome video all work no talking !!!!!!!!

[@billhansen2786]

That’s what I like, more action and less talk.

[@pileofstuff]

I like the edit. And good call on the "live edge" balusters. They look pretty cool.

[@raffpelli3504]

Your best video in a long time. You work and do not speak

[@lorisanford8515]

That's just wrong 😶

[@deborahwhite5213]

Nice!!! So Glad to hear Allysa again. This was a fun video

[@TheMuhaAdventures]

The one thing I will say about Jesse , after watching from the very beginning... Temporary or permanent you sir put your heart into anything you do !! Love it

[@thomascalton3067]

Are the two outside posts only attached to the decking? Hope no one leans on it if it is

[@crazyboy-gz3jm]

It's ok the ground will catch them.

[@bigkuda4125]

Best video in awhile

[@geert0202]

Nice! - I would suggest adding a little bench at the end - under which the boots rest in comfort.

[@mikemcneil7327]

I've seen every episode since day 1, and since the roof project, I was starting to get bored. Don't take this the wrong way Jesse... Too much taking and too much repetition since then. Mind you, still very informative. But this video... This is gold! Thank you for renewing my interest in your channel again!

[@crestedconstellations5980]

Love love LOVE the story telling format 😍

[@geoffreyscottcornett9879]

Great work. From someone who has lived with wood steps for years; I might suggest some non-skid strips on the wood. They are cheep and will save your bottom when the steps get wet and slick as snot.

[@cozydram1]

working more chatting less .....love it.........

[@MikeZMonroe]

Phil Collins (Sussudio?) wait - wait - wait - did I miss Jess marking and cutting and explanation on how it was design, cutting charts, materials listing, money saved and ... and ..... nice to see Jess getting back to basics. He’s one hard working dude. Still gets an A for effort when the gabbing over.

[@FarNorthThrift]

We just bought 12 acres in Alaska and live in our 40 footer with 2 kids, our plan is to build our house with our own two hands as well! You guys have come a long way! 😊

[@daveparry100]

love this video. more like this please

[@yard7450]

Great video it showed tons of work being completed and very little talking. Keep up the good work.

[@johnthompson7266]

You guys ever going to get siding on the house? Very little progress this year. What happened?

[@0175gre]

If you look back on one of the SIPS videos, Jesse said that they were rated for a year of exposure, so problems probably arent far off

[@markmawson1]

I would seriously think about getting either a grip tape or some type of paint with a granula substrate in it to put on the stair treads because i know from bitter experience that when the wood gets wet over time and gets a slippy surface on it.

[@stan.rarick8556]

I now staple 'excess/unused/scrap' asphalt shingles to the treads.

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Looks great Jesse, you need a boot rack now so they don’t fill up with snow & critters 🙌🏼

[@royamberg9177]

The osb needs to be covered or it will be junk. Wrap it to keep light off

[@rongade6912]

First video I liked in a long time .lots of Labor little lap. like you used to do. good job

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

That rustic look is so good! Stay rustic with the rest of the house - it blends so well with the mountains!

[@tuklonashoba007]

I like the rustic look. I would keep it, even if you end up doing a welded metal frame. Great job kids.

[@deverson9761]

I’ve watch quite a few of your videos and wonder how you have made it this far into the build and not had any accidents. I can’t even do a small job without leaving red DNA all over the place. Work safe! And keep up the good work.

[@MrAbro42]

That deck turned out way too nice to be temporary. You did a great job. I really like the light addition also

[@peterdebad1]

Well played!! More egress and an exit on the main floor. Nice job!!

[@ibdavidc]

Awesome looking temporary deck . . . love the balusters! Best video in a long time, I have to say.

[@nealdenison]

If he puts any finish on it I'm calling it permanent.

[@alaskanken2132]

Don't forget about your friends from the Shelter Institute and there hands. 😁

[@jamesnichols9753]

You gave your wife one awesome smile. Great job.

[@JohnMartin-bd8mh]

I’m glad the railing is temporary as its not very safe. If you can move the post by hand before you add the top plate they will fail when to much weight is put against them. The post should extend down further and be tied in to the framing better the two screws from two directions. There are some good you tube videos on this subject.

[@glennroach3337]

Siding on the house, finish upstairs, then gitter done

[@johnm.evangelis693]

The string of lights is the icing on the cake. Good job Jess!!!

[@FanjetRG]

Great job guys...

[@pattihusk8181]

Great job guys....you’re right, it’s the little things that make all the difference😉!!

[@jackieoman6695]

Beautiful !

[@ernabueing4250]

Good job Jesse, like the stairs and I am sure they won't let the little one out on the stairs unsupervised.

[@knitvids]

They look amazing! You will be running up and down them all the time. Good job Jessie and great use of the lumber. Happy for y'all

[@mmnootzenpoof]

delightfully half-assed.

[@jonathanperry3792]

Looks good and functional. Thats all you need.

[@fluxstringer]

Now you need a bridge to the hot tub 😁

[@carguyuk3613]

How about finishing the outside of the house. Get some protection from the next winter?

[@markstrout3198]

If that saw kicked back!!!!!!!!!

[@delosturner2344]

good to see finally a rear egress, hot tube stairs. It's nice having supplies available to build projects.

[@5argetech56]

This was a nice build......... :) Excellent Job Jessie!

[@alanivan3477]

Wow! Bout time you put something there. Can't believe you went this long without! Been watching you guys from day one. Love it. P.s., I'm also a pilot. Keep up the good work..

[@fredyoung4055]

Great Job Jesse!!!

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

Glad to have you both back. I sure missed your excellent quality videos these past 9 months.

[@jeffmeans894]

Awesome idea!! Like the lighting idea too!!

[@ausbinpippin5411]

Great addition to your home. Keep up the work as each step adds to it's value to you.

[@ewabergmanholmberg2184]

Even if it is a temporary stair, I think it is very nice. Love the ruff look :-)

[@adambaldwin8692]

Yeah we are back to old video style!

[@jimmccubbin4987]

Looks great, I bet that fresh cut lumber smells wonderful! I would recommend throwing some stain on the wood so our harsh Idaho winter doesn't damage the wood!

[@danshadoin7661]

Jesse, go back and fix your handrail posts. You anchored into end grain wood and don't have enough contact surface. It's more than dangerous. If you slip on ice or snow and expect that to save you, it's going to fail. If it wiggles at all when you shake it, it's not sound.

[@rickrutledge7361]

Well done, Jesse! It was good to see the timber slick again! Nice job.

[@derpus78]

5:02 clip -- i thought i seen the beginning of a horror movie... man that was a nail biter watching it!

[@denisfortier9716]

the saw blade is very near his fingers

[@roniniowa1661]

Really, nice job. The lights are a sweet touch.

[@schwags1969]

Perfect temporary solution from free wood to be able to use that door, and it works as another exit in case of emergencies without having to jump now.

[@richvan8344]

I can't believe you still haven't sided the house

[@scottsmith8546]

Even just a layer of Tyvek or something would be a great way to protect the house and keep out the water, bugs, etc...

[@bluebird5100]

Whew good to see a video without Jessie explaining how a screw works or something silly.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Lights are super great! But round off the edges and smooth the surfaces for kids to be handled. Great job Jesse! 👍😁

[@njanderson4342]

I like that porch. It's rustic style.

[@GeoffreyMoran]

The stairs look great. Even if they are temporary, they will make getting to the hot tub a little easier.

[@Greengate777]

I like The Cat Observation and Surveillance Platform you put on the corner...

[@davidbickle5929]

Good job Dad! Time well spent.

[@BlueFlyer21]

The termites love you for this

[@davidwood2548]

That far north, they will have no termite issues.

[@kevinramsey9758]

charming - neat - and made from your own wood! You guys deserve the good things that are coming together.

[@jeffwagner8068]

That's not a deck it's a stairwell with a landing as required under code.

[@tdmjfountain]

It matches the siding really well. When is this guy going to put the siding on?

[@TheSoloAsylum]

That's charted out for the end of 2024

[@ronaldgaska4480]

The temp stairs look good. Nice having a safe exit on the second level. Going to the hut tub to relax will be a breeze. I would put some temp wood chips down so you don't track dirt/mud into the home. You two are awesome! I've enjoyed the journey.