Jay’s Stair Makeover Part 2-“That’s One Way To Do It”

[@Building_Jays_Way]

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[@jasonmarshall819]

Nice to have Jamie as a boss,friend, teacher and his shop to get work done.

[@stephanieellis1811]

Jaime and his wife Jaime (yep same names) are truly AMAZING people! So blessed to have them as friends!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

You got that right!

[@anthonyg1968]

You both make an awesome couple.

[@davidribeca1745]

Pickets are for fences, Ballester's are for railings. The piece of wood at the floor that overhangs the stairs is called floor nosing .

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Where were you 2 weeks ago!! Lol!!

[@dawnc1419]

​@@Building_Jays_Way only knew this because I've been trying to price up a make over for my stairs, you've inspired me 😊 oh and FYI you have an awesome wife whom you should listen to all the time 😊

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

I just ordered a new light setup bud… my fancy light is all yours

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Sweet!!! I’ll pay u for it!! $10!! Lol

[@johncocking5363]

Jay, I am proud of you for tackling projects you are not totally comfortable with. That is how we learn. It is so satisfying to best yourself on these projects. Love your videos. Keep them coming. John in Missouri Valley Iowa

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks John!

[@kylemcweeny878]

You don't need Eric's fancy light to make a good video. It's your humble charisma that we've all learned to enjoy 😉

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Wow, thank you!

[@tamerzwls2933]

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[@codyjones7475]

STEP back and STARE at those fine STAIRS . Good job Jason.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks.

[@baseball4697]

This was a difficult job! You’ve turned it up a notch. Turned out great. You keep learning a ton. Love to see Jamie taking time to teach you.

[@SandyVG]

Nice transition at top to existing flooring. You have a great boss at home. Hey, we changed our last name to Murphy because nothing can be simple. 😊👍🌻

[@calebbader6648]

"Table saw 'em down" Nice

[@Arch1Hand]

Verify that the width (space) between Balusters needs to meet a code required width. 6 1/2" might be to wide, but check with your local residential building code.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah because of the angle there or anywhere between 4 to 4 1/2 inches apart.

[@thepagan5432]

Real awesome job, we have 8 dogs and 3 cats, used to be 12 dogs and 16 cats, but life cycle happens. You may think you are not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but you are not that far away and you work so hard for the family, I really admire you. Great job by Steph and Nan too.

[@doritleis2773]

Jay in the Workshop from Jamie. Jay Work for his Stair makeover! And it is to see and to hear you and Jamie a good Team and Friends. You work go farther and make a good Picture. Greeting and a Happy new Year 2023. 🍀🐖🐟🐞🍄🎉

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Aunty-A]

Looks great!!!!! Blood, sweat and tears!!!!!😂😂😂

[@zTribalstylerz]

Stairs and railings came out real nice! Great job 👍

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Looks great! Sucks you got sick, but I'm glad you are feeling better. Thanks for sharing the project... and AGAIN, I want to mention that I appreciate you including your wife in the project. People today really need to see the teamwork that is really necessary in a marriage... modern or not.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

100%!

[@kylemcweeny878]

Looks 10 times better

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks! Happy new year!

[@aarongreenlee7867]

Jay, man, that turned out awesome. Everything to do with stairs can turn into a giant PIA! Your wife has a good eye for design, and you did a good job executing. For what it's worth, the bld code for the spindles/ balisters generally runs like 3 1/2" inches max width between them. But it turned out really nice.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah I think they’re at about 4 to 4 1/2 inches. But I mean it’s such a small section I’m hoping no one’s gonna fall through it! Lol

[@rickwhitescarver8526]

I was thinking the same but its 4 inches measured on a level line not on the 40 deg line. So it probably is close enough

[@aarongreenlee7867]

@RayJay Builder Buddies Just keep a mattress below them and a video camera. If someone falls through it will be funny to watch. 🤣

[@SharonClarke-r7c]

Omg Jay your such a sweetheart, and steph is a girl after my own heart❤❤❤from the uk

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks!

[@davidgoodman7537]

Jay, fantastic job! This was a job that took a long time to complete. Admire your patience and attention to detail to get it done right the first time. Been watching you on both the PBB and RayJay channels since the beginning and it's pretty cool to see you advance your skill and technique in wood working. Look forward to the beginning of your next chapter "Building Jay's Way"! And a big shout out to Jaime for being there to assist you in your endeavors! Happy New Years to you and your family!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thank you very much! Happy new year to you David! Thanks for watching

[@DCS026]

Are you kidding me! That turned out great. Excellent job Jay!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thansk.

[@marciam6224]

It looks awesome!! I'm sure Jaime was proud of your work.

[@art1muz13]

The stairs look fantastic! Good job, It really looks great!! Such an amazing improvement!! Stephanie was right about leaving the tile work. Great job!!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah Stephanie is usually always right! Lol

[@ICUCUTI]

Beautiful work…I would hire you even if you don’t know what your doing 😜. You and your wife did great together 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@rickwhitescarver8526]

Lookin good and keep the puns coming!!! Happy wife happy life!!! Love the rebar idea for the railing

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks! Will do!

[@alastairdallas]

The "pickets" are balusters. The correct spacing won't allow a 4" diameter sphere to pass through, but yours look great. A run of balusters, by the way, is called a balustrade. Great job fixing the cut newel post!

[@maneeshseenauth9279]

your having a burnout due to over work. you need to take a good rest. hope you get well soon. Big Fan of yours.

[@lylewaters6161]

Good job. It’s nice to see a project that an average homeowner might need to do but think they can’t. Also great for you to show the mistakes and how you overcame them since these are also things that an average homeowner would run into.

[@mjrc123]

Hofstadter’s Law: A project always takes longer than expected, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law. Sometimes frustrating - but the end result looks great!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Appreciate that! Happy new year!

[@skitzochik]

i dont watch ANY ads. in fact i pay youtibe every month to NOT SEE them...BUT I WATCH YOURS cuz youre hilarious...i literally watch the entire thing without skipping past it. Youre the only youtiuber that i do that with.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That is so awesome to hear! It’s so nice hearing positive feedback like that. Thank you so much for watching!

[@msmietana09]

WOW IT LOOKS AMAZING.YOUR LUCKY YOU GOT GREAT FRIENDS TO HELP YOU OUT

[@Tuurs]

thats a job even Jayme would say job well done.

[@rugguy9838]

Looks amazing….you and your wife’s style is 🔥🔥🔥

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks so much

[@lynjermey6423]

Looks really beautiful. We have a Golden Retriever so totally empathise on the dog hair. Great job, looks amazing.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks @lynjermey6423!

[@tonylamb8489]

Great job Jason very professional looking 👍

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Wow, thanks! Haven’t heard that before!! Lol

[@davidmurphy1637]

Awesome job Jay! It turned out great. Things went wrong here and there but you stuck with it and it's all about the end result. Way to go!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mikesturley6684]

Really appreciate your content. It’s perfect for the first timers like a lot of us. It’s ok the make mistakes. Keep em’ coming.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@rhondakennedy819]

You did a beautiful job. Be kind to one another. Stay safe. Love to all

[@dirt_diver]

Wow you done an awesome job. Love the color of that stain. Looks amazing.

[@spl0ink3rt88]

Great job! Getting ready to start 2 sets of stairs in a 2005 built nasty carpet 3 floor town home. Not looking forward to it at all but videos like this make it seem possible so appreciate the video! Looks like we shop at same places as my work space looks like yours with same tools LOL. I'm also in NC.

[@jodog12]

Well done, sir. Looking forward to great things for you and the channel in 2023!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

So am I! Thanks for watching!

[@jaym1244]

Wow, that turned out awesome! Nice job, that had to make the wife happy!

[@anthonyg1968]

Man, I have to say you have come a long way. I can remember you talking about you didn't know much but have learned a lot since working with the Perkins brothers. I was just like you when I was younger. I have learned a lot over the years. A classroom will not give you all the experiences you learn from other people. Your doing a great job!!! Can't wait to See more projects

[@Building_Jays_Way]

They are coming I promise! Thanks for watching!

[@eduardomontes1276]

Awesome job Ray !!!!👍👏👏💪💪

[@gregsidel3557]

Good job Jay looks really really good, I know what it's like to be cramped and not have enough room you tested out and done well, Woohoo!!

[@kevingawelko6454]

The staircase looks awesome! Your talents need to go on the road now and help Ray finish his kitchen. 😁

[@bertveldhuizen8699]

I'm a GC and although I don't watch your videos to learn anything I keep coming back to watch your videos, because you are so humble and "easy going", it's just fun to watch you! I never knew exactly where you guys were located but then either Eric or Jaime mentioned Bryson City, my wife and I drove through there when we went on a road trip! We live in South/Central PA. You must be familiar with Tail of the Dragon, that road is insane!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes we have been in the dragon. Yes most of the crew lives in Bryson city I actually live in Whittier and Erik lives in waynesville. Thanks for watching.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes the dragon is awesome!! Yes we all live in and around Bryson City.

[@duanebarnes3587]

New Jamie Perkins, custom handrail, needed.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah I definitely thought of that. But he has so much going on right now that I thought might be a little too much!

[@milesharlan1]

I made it!! Happy New Year to you & the family!!

[@milesharlan1]

Jay. I sat down tonight with my wife & and watched part 2 of the stair project a 2nd time. Thank You for a little Friday entertainment watching your channel! Keep Up The Good Work. 👍

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Miles! Happy new year!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That’s awesome thank you

[@sgwsteve1665]

The mrs watched this 1 with me, and she approves with much enthusiasm! I've done the same thing w a post before

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That’s awesome that y’all watch together!

[@janetdupree6353]

W😳W! Your stair project turned out mighty fine. KUDOS.

[@tanner6112]

Nice work Jay, I didn't think the landing, with the same color stained boards, would look right, but man it turned out great. The whole project looks amazing. Quality work, and always a laugh or two watching your videos. Keep up the good working. You've got an avid viewer from Newfoundland, Canada.

[@linnsoltwedel]

Wow! This looks amazing! Still waiting for you to come to Norway and make stairs in my one story house and then off course another floor :P

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Nice job Jay & Steph, going the extra mile with the window trim & landing was definitely a grea idea, looks sweet. Ps I think the bits of the balustrade are called spindles & pickets are on fences but don’t quote me on it. 😉 Happy New Year 🥳

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah I figured they weren’t called pickets but that’s about all I know. So I have gotten a lot of feedback that they are called balusters or spindles. Thanks for watching

[@armandorodriguez3339]

Sweet steps dude! Loved the outcome… I really like the harmony of it all.. keep en coming! Good stuff you’ve got the Perkins so close you can learn from them. Keep up the good builds and fun clips bro🤛

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for watching Armando!

[@jaysonkoelzer4779]

Nice work! great recovery when you make a mistake. Learn as you go excellent

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Looks really good Jay 👍 I actually really like the idea of rebar pickets, I call them balusters, I think keeping the tile inlay was the right call, it fits in perfectly with the wood

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@graciemaca6996]

Jay, the stairs look terrific! A great improvement from what they previously were. I like how you overcome problems so that it's as if they never happened. Beautiful job! Wife must be happy. 😊👍👍👍

[@Building_Jays_Way]

She loves them.

[@tompetersen2984]

Nice work!

[@michelleprice4098]

Wow, absolutely amazing. The new trims around the rest of the hall make it more inviting. Come a long way from putting your foot through the roof, and so glad you have shared it; thank you.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for watching from the beginning!

[@lonsellers5827]

I must say that I do enjoy the way that you, Jamie, Eric , Ray and the other guys work together. It is truly like a family. I watch all of your videos some times multiple times. It is entertaining and instructive to Me. Love you guys. Lon Sellers.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Lon!

[@mbaker3735]

Awesome work Jay! Looks amazing.

[@caterandolph3440]

This turned out so good! I absolutely love the new look! Jay, you are a hoot and I could watch you work ALL DAY LONG! ❤️

[@terencemerritt]

Baluster is the word you’re looking for (picket)

[@DDL2728]

Impressive, Jay. You really persevered & tackled a tough job!! Your wife is a great assistant!! God bless y'all & your family!! 👍❤️

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes she is a great assistant!

[@glenjerome]

Great job Jayson. Looks awesome

[@pauladavies8871]

Amazing job! Well done... Love watching your channel and work. Paula ...South Wales.... United Kingdom

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Paula!!

[@Faruk651]

Fantastic work Jay.

[@andreanelson5348]

Great job. The stairs and new trim look amazing. Your glamorous assistant's (Nanna & Stephanie) did great too

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I think so too!

[@LadyBlueRR]

Man, Jay I'm really enjoying watching you grow as carpenter (through trial & error). Us weekend DIY warriors really appreciate your authenticity. Cause we all know to well all the little mistakes we make😉. Great job And 💙💙💙 the fact that Wifey has become your "assistant" (partner) she's amazing for that

[@Building_Jays_Way]

She does do a good job!! Thanks!!

[@davidshaw2846]

Dude, stairs are tricky. The end results look great!

[@dudemynameisgio]

Good work man. I'm a finish carpenter and just saying, you should be proud of your work. Keep it up!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for watching

[@johnholmquist7630]

looks great Jay. thanks for the regular content

[@nancynancy8986]

Your last comment is how I feel, single girl fixing up a fixer upper. I'm learning a lot, wondering about my courage to build.

[@zoerochelle]

I was skeptical about the tile inlay at first but it looks good. Stairs is a big complicated project I wouldn’t take on. Well done!

[@josephrussoniello1623]

Jay just saw both of your stair remodels. Sorry Im late to the party ( busy with my projects) Nice work, what I like about your videos you’re not afraid to show a mess up and how to fix it. I’ve been there a few times. Keep the videos coming I’m sure Stephanie will have more to add to the list🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jaywashington2196]

Jamie has a great shop (minus the jointer that we shall never speak of) That’s one way to do great work

[@Fly-SanDiego]

Finished product looks great. Maybe include a before and after transition shot at the end of the next project?

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah I dropped the ball on that one. But I was actually hoping that people would go back to the first video to see the before and actually have to watch that one again! Lol

[@CNCBuddy]

Great work. The only thing I thought "Man he's doing the hard way" was the top rail for the stairs but you got there. At a certain point the extra dog hairs are a feature!

[@blazeharding574]

I am subscribed to your channel, but somehow I missed this one. The stairs look so much better! Fantastic job!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for subbing!

[@zacheagle3018]

What’s up I just built my 2nd personal house down here in Salisbury NC I did the same style of stairs re bar pickets and all love watching y’all and the Perkins channel keep up the good work

[@Kristina_Australia]

Awesome! Looks brilliant. Love that you also included the error with your post. You could have edited it out, but this showed not only how to fix but the authenticity of your channel. Well done and happy New Year to you and your family.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Awesome, thank you!

[@deannoseworthy3137]

Great job Jay! I'm thinking about redoing my own stairs and you've given me some tips and ideas. Thanks

[@charlessessions7293]

Looks good Jay 👍

[@captainloudpants]

Mann, I hope they get a discount on what they pay you. I'm just kidding, it's awesome to see WNC represented in a good light!

[@perheklund4323]

Grate job, and happy new year from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@likfarmenhet]

Happy new years, lots of fun following you and the Perkins team 🎉

[@daleknoedler5618]

Dude, pat yourself on the back. Looks great. The black accent really pulls it all together.

[@sparky178]

Turned out great. Like they say if it was easy, anybody could do it. Well that did not look easy by any means. Nice work!

[@Stooge3729]

Great job mate. It turned out looking really nice 👌

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Evan!

[@mikepodesta8061]

A little late to the party this time, but I'm catching up on videos. DUDE! This job came out fantastic! Keep up the great work and thank you for all the videos!

[@ohasis8331]

@13:03 As an old chippie once said to me it ain't a mistake till it can't be fixed.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Amen to that!

[@everydayjay9650]

Really does look good man! Way to be!

[@ryanmckenzie258]

Great job on the completed stairway Jay! I really appreciate you showing the "flaws" that would normally not be seen on camera (dog hair, mistake on cuts etc) and choosing to keep it real life. Learning how to fix those mistakes along the way is it's own valuable lesson which is lost on a lot of people nowadays... and the end result still looked amazing.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Nice to hear! Thanks

[@kennyshipman7136]

Another excellent upgrade. Thanks for sharing.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for watching!

[@Danny-nd1hh]

Looks very nice. Great work

[@gailegormley5744]

It really looks great!!

[@c.a.g.1977]

6:38 what you need is a space station.

[@thisgame1499]

I love your videos man

[@cherylrosalis1948]

Very nice job. You do not need one of those fancy smancy lights.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes But it would be nice!