Jay built it!!--How did it hold up?

[@Building_Jays_Way]

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[@paulineh4451]

I’m binge watching all of your videos! And I have to admit I love watching Stephanie, she has a warming personality and presence to her. Then there’s Jay, for the laugh! Love your dynamic and channel!

[@jermiester7772]

My wife and I enjoy watching you, and seeing Stephanie is just a bonus. Seeing that you’re real and accept feedback. You’re right knowledge is power

[@tedmcnair9709]

I’m all for more Stephanie in the videos Jay! She adds to your content!

[@NMSOM]

The "oddities" on how some projects turned out like the headboard and the dining room table legs..fantastic. And the black accent of the appliances in the laundry room and the bathroom are great. The look good with stained wood etc. I was not totally a black accent or appliances person but now it's growing on me. You two are great and real hoot to watch. I hope Jaimie and Eric do more like this like you and Steph have done! 😊

[@Joyfilleddebtfree]

You guys are doing great!! Looks beautiful

[@ednagale]

Steph is rocking that tshirt!

[@glennhudgens4709]

i think a good word to describe the slight imperfections in your table surface and laundry counter would be"personality"!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes

[@ozarkdaredevils]

More Steph ...more Steph , more Steph ...... more Steph ,more Steph !!!!! Jay your talent is really growing , you do quaility work , I enjoy hearing you both talk . Your building this into an excellent channel !

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That is awesome to hear that. Thank you Ozark.

[@arnvannguyen7106]

really ??@@jayjones5233

[@ozarkdaredevils]

Dave ... @@Building_Jays_Way

[@TheGreatestJuJu]

Jay talking is the best part of Perkins Builders. 😊

[@terencemerritt]

No he’s not

[@johnstevens1373]

Why worry about what people say, read all comments, some is good and well some? you did a great job, be proud of what you did, not like most people, they watch and complain.

[@robhudsonnc]

These were great. I would love to see Becca’s kitchen cabinets.

[@daveshively3295]

BECCAAAA! 😁

[@thomastimothy777]

I’m pretty sure they went separate ways, hence the reason Ray stopped appearing on this channel.

[@Kristina_Australia]

Not Jason's place to show, respect there privacy.

[@thomastimothy777]

@@Kristina_Australia they contributed to a wider audience, they definitely owe us!

[@peterschoemaker9]

Me2!

[@peterbowen5346]

Love your channel. Don’t ever change! And if you do?……. Change back! I think the marks on the pine wood stairs are from baseball spikes/cleats.

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Hmmm.... In the past, when I have a slippery wooden ramp, I've thrown down a few shingles for traction. Dark colors make ice and snow melt more quickly and when the shingles wear out, it's easy to rip them up and replace them.... tho it's usually at least 5 years before that gravelly finish is too far gone.

[@stephanieellis1811]

Great tip!

[@1ronco]

Steph.......Holy Cow!

[@alastairdallas]

I'm bingeing back episodes. It's fun to watch you do it wrong while explaining that you think it's right. I don't know if you do it deliberately, but it makes me feel better about myself. And, of course, you do it right much more than the occasional misstep. You're not a zero as Steph says here--far from it.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I definitely do not make mistakes on purpose! Lol, but it’s the nature of the game and you just need to figure out how to overcome them and make it look good.

[@philliphorton8781]

We Love to hear you talk!!!! Love you all!!! 🪨🪵🛖🏘

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That’s a first! Lol

[@nitroking5497]

you can maybe build a miter station with drawers etc. or do a workshop makover. just some ideas

[@billincolumbia]

On the flag, I think that BIN primer is best for covering knots and keeping them from bleeding through like that. I have not used it, but I have seen it in other places.

[@dannyallen1664]

I got to see all of the make overs you guys did. No one out there is prefect ❤😊

[@95thousandroses]

Love seeing people who aren't afraid to tackle new projects outside their comfort zone. So many people think a mistake is the end of the world so they don't do anything at all. But not many mistakes here.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Mistakes is my middle name!! Lol

[@95thousandroses]

Thats crazy. I guess just be glad your parents made it your middle name and not first. @@Building_Jays_Way

[@candycrusher45]

Stephanie should be in all of your videos Jay! Thanks for sharing. You've accomplished a lot!

[@BWIL2515]

Y'all's acknowledging comments from us viewers is great I can't imagine some of the comments y'all get but this is a great way to be more involved with us all the projects y'all have done look great not to mention the cost savings

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Bart

[@davetay44]

Brilliant, not enough people revisit projects after a decent amount of time has passed so thanks for doing this :)

[@janices6370]

Love the rebar on the stairs

[@russellwatkins4261]

I am glad Y'all are happy

[@Building_Jays_Way]

On camera anyways! Lol just joking

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Video!!

[@markymarkvancity]

If you're not up for the added upkeep of true white which looks incredible with a darker top railing etc. Off white colors are fantastic also and hide dirt much better. I have true white fascia and railing posts and pickets out at the lake cabin and off white on all my fascia and trim at home. Love your work Jay!

[@jasonbutler5030]

Hey Jason this Jason! I was waiting to see if Nanna was going to give you a "thumbs-up" on her sitting room makeover! However, I enjoy all your videos and that your family joins in too! Please keep the great content coming! Thank you!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Jason.

[@agilemafia]

You should do a pathway to the garden and all the outdoor projects.

[@wildwheelsdarin]

Great idea Steph about the update video! I forgot how many updates y'all did (and are still married). I would love to see an update of Ray & Becca's kitchen. I'll admit I miss the Ray/Jay banter.

[@adb1950]

The best built thing in the video is Steph.

[@michaelford7469]

I think all your projects still look great. Every time you make something it’s a chance to learn and the world is better when we all make beautiful things (no matter what they look like). Who wants perfect anyway, that’s boring!

[@troydills1725]

Damn good man!

[@colinbrooks6290]

Do remember, what goes down and from the basement 👍

[@FredD63]

JAY take out the pine steps and replace with Maple it’s a hardwood and light color like your pine

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah, that ain’t gonna happen! They’re just gonna have to be what they are

[@huse3130]

I love it when you both work together and get things done! It all looks great still. Keep up the great work!

[@tedmcnair9709]

Jay it won’t be long and you will reach that 100k mark! Great update keep them coming!

[@lynjermey6423]

I like hearing you both talk through videos. I also like that you show mistakes and how you put them right or alter to make things fit. It makes me feel more confident to try bigger projects. The projects all still look great and showed the test if time. Would be great to see Steph build a full project with you. Although I'm working my way through all your videos so this may have already happened.

[@jlawlar]

jay you guys do a great job and your funny

[@javieraviles6314]

guys great job . Any questions ask WARLO ,OR JAMMY .

[@lylewaters6161]

This was a great idea to show how these projects held up. Looks great. Your house looks amazing and I’m jealous of how much land you have. I miss Ray, hopefully you can have him come by sometimes.

[@PuroInternationalPhenomenon]

Yes I feel the same way. I also feel this was a much better video than some of his other videos.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I still see Ray every day. He is usually in every Perkins crew video I put out.

[@lylewaters6161]

@@Building_Jays_Way yeah I see Ray, but we don’t get to hear him speak as much. I like to hear you guys talk as much as I like to learn from you and watch you work. It looks like you all get along so well together. I’m so envious of how well you all work together.

[@jlawlar]

I think you should enclosed the carport , to make a shop :D

[@mr.dragoncrypto4138]

I'm currently watching all your old videos because they are very entertaining. I'm learning a lot while you improve your home. Currently re-installing my wife's hot tub, I mean our hot tub. Lol. Fantastic work, Jason!

[@gunnymarcussen5593]

Just finished watching and really enjoyed the follow-ups! My only comment is that you both work hard; you are raising and supporting a family, and you still find time to work together on home improvement! That right there is success and both of you should feel great about each accomplishment… you can hear and see the frustration at times; but overall, the projects turn out amazing and are very well explained! Thank you for the inspiration and “how-to” pro-tips. Rock on!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for that!

[@arnvannguyen7106]

keep it up thank you Steph and Jason.

[@mattbenjamin1540]

I think some Cornhole boards should be next

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I did make some with my son a few years ago, but that would be a cool project. I can get the logo and put them on the boards and put some lights in them.

[@Eclipse-ss7ko]

Jay go back and rebrace where the garden boards are bending. Looks great!

[@vincentjohnston4661]

Your doing it right jay, most guys don't tackle nearly as many projects as you. Regardless of what other people think thats a great accomplishment in itself! I very much enjoy "building jays way" keep getting projects done jay 👍 cheers

[@andrewoleary9704]

I’d love to see Stephanie’s to do list 😂🤣😂😀

[@Franske-NL]

Looking great. Thanks for the update. What about Ray's kitchen? Would be great if Bekka and Ray would like to share that. Just because I'm curious 😂

[@deniseh8932]

me too

[@jimjohnson660]

That Rebar will not rust being in a conditioned space.

[@janstetina7606]

Super video and I love your jokes and energy.

[@Gaiartemis]

I just like the fact that you respond to all comments with a heart!! It feels good to know you care.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I try to read every comment.

[@gaudywidget]

so glad to see the subscriber numbers are going up for this channel!!!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Me too!

[@djchancla2451]

I enjoy seeing you both working together.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks! Us too!

[@joshuanunez8397]

for the bathroom try spray matte clear coat to protect the paint from chipping. But thank you for all the content creation it give me ideas and confidence I can do this.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Pro tip.

[@jz1340]

Well Played...Congrats

[@edeschanelle]

Brilliant guys. Love watching you and Perkins Brothers projects from the UK. Keep up the great work.

[@Catherineann413]

Love to hear you talk, & you did an amazing job all all your home improvements.👏🏻👏🏻♥️ As long as you & you’re wife are happily that’s all that matters 🥰🥰

[@T.E.P..]

Right on brother!!!! Fun to revisit the projects ... HI STEPH!!

[@fstoll3]

Good video idea Stephanie! I really enjoy watching you two together in videos.

[@davidshaw2846]

Everything still looks great! I had no doubts, brother!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I did! Lol

[@rickbrown4199]

That wasn't Jay's smartest move when he threw that football at that hornets nest. Lucky it wasn't occupied. The walk around and brag about what they have disguised as a "if it held up or not video" was a brilliant move. I really like watching these videos.

[@LindaCherry-u2w]

Jay in the south we paint porch ceilings light blue to keep haints and ghosts out of our homes.

[@Malikoy_Muza]

Good on ya! You have really been working on a lot of projects. Happy wife, happy life. Also, your presentation skills have definitely improved a lot and you two are cute together!

[@stephanieellis1811]

Happy spouse, happy house! 😂

[@johncampbell6382]

Use chicken mesh on your slippery surface into shed works wonders.

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Stephanie and Jason. I appreciate you showing us some of you past projects of how well they have held up, which by the way I think they all still look very good and have help up well. I wish the Home Improvement shows would go back and show how well their projects held up. You being in the construction trade you know there is no way allot of those projects can be completed as fast as they show them and get a quality job. Great seeing Stephanie on your show. Thanks for taking the time to produce the videos. You all take care and God bless.

[@jenniferbowers7967]

I recently discovered your channel and this has been my favorite one so far! Love seeing you two interacting. ❤️

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sparky178]

I currently have carpeted stairs going to my finished basement. Are the stairs slippery? I have people over for Packer games and some are older folks. Would love to go to wood but that’s my primary concern. Thanks, look forward to more of your projects 😊

[@stephanieellis1811]

I find them slippery in socks but not shoes.

[@diyanddone]

Thanks Jay and Steph for sharing the updates and opening your home to us. It’s a big sacrifice of your privacy. BTW, I can’t see the flaw in the headboard center design. It looks completely OK to me. My theory on the gouges on the pine landing is dog claws.

[@claire.mrs.t]

Hey you two❤ the yellowing on the flag is bleed thru from the tannin in the wood especially in the knots. If you paint them with zinnser B-I-N primer it should stop it coming back again. everything looks so great I love your channel so much. The reality of learning and modifying as you go is so relatable. Keep going you’re doing amazing x. We love Steph too 😍

[@tsnia57]

So the stairs look nice the stairway walls could maybe use a few pictures and the only thing I think of about wood is slipping

[@_JamesBrown]

The table legs 😂😂😂😂

[@c.a.g.1977]

nice video Jay + Steph! You're projects are holding up just fine, keep 'em coming Team Ellis!

[@mathiashosang571]

Hey Steph und Jay! Wieder ein cooles Video, und vor allem super euch gemeinsam vor der Kamera zu sehen! Ich freu mich auf euer nächstes Projekt...👍✌

[@TonyAddy-o9p]

I am happy for you both!! You make a great couple and project doer's!

[@xJustBillyx]

Just remember Jason, Steph is the boss, great video ❤❤❤❤

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Oh, I know!

[@jimmydavis408]

Love your projects. Love the channel. It's real world with no bull. Keep it up and I'll keep watching.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks, Jimmy

[@willbell9642]

Good video. I started watching the time lapse full home builds on the Perkins KZbin channel then through that found your channel. I am a carpenter in Canada and have considered starting a channel, I honestly don’t know if I could, I notice you guys mention the comments a lot, I feel like I would snap lol, everyone is an expert but for some reason all the experts don’t have channels to share their expertise 🤔 anyway thanks for doing a video with Steph, you guys seem like a great couple. Keep on keeping on

[@elvee88]

Dang Jay, look around, you guys got it made! Living the life! Best of luck to you all, you deserve it!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes, we do work very hard! Thanks for watching

[@joemitchell2687]

You guys are very entertaining. Keep it up. My wife and I enjoy your videos.

[@jaysonkoelzer4779]

Jason all nice work, biggest factor happy wife happy life.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes Jason, you are correct

[@colinbrooks6290]

A stand out project….. you turned crap boring stairs in to a lovely area….. looks beautiful 👍🎉💥

[@Kristina_Australia]

Thanks for the walk through on past projects Steph and Jason. Jason, take time for you, keeping us entertained isn't worth burnout ❤

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Agreed! Thanks, Kristina.

[@Kralphrn]

Jay, You are the man!!

[@raffibeu9942]

You are both amazing. We love you ❤

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Appreciate that!

[@MichaelFlynn-p9c]

Great video, Stephanie. I'll be back for more 😂 take care. Michael, Ireland 🇮🇪

[@ianthepelican2709]

With the ramp to the shed I would probably grab the circular saw and cut some tread lines across the decking horizontally or maybe even checker-plate style. The shower job was excellent particularly for anyone doing a place up to sell and should last well with a little loving maintenance along the way. Carport was top notch. As long as the four legs on the table match who cares. I agree, a harder wood on the stairs is a must. I had Baltic Pine flooring in my hallway and even though that was quite strong with 3 coats of 2pack Poly it still marked way more easily than the Tasmanian Oak I had elsewhere. BTW Loved the garden beds, the last thing you would've wanted to do was use treated pine.

[@angelabreedlove6420]

You two do great work together and Stephanie has a wonderful sense of style❤️

[@marsharenard4420]

I loved this video!!! I love Jay and I love hearing you talk. You're the funniest on the Perkins Brothers. I also think you are Erik's favorite. Lol. Stephanie, you are doing great on doing it Jay's way. You both have a cute relationship.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I’m Jamie’s favorite too lol

[@thepagan5432]

Great to see the past projects are still going strong. The quirkiness of some features merely reflects the brainstorm that occurs inside your head. Great post, thanks. Stay healthy and strong 👍

[@johnsampaio2106]

Great job guys everything still looks fresh and clean 😅

[@kdenney66]

Just one comment from a long time viewer. Did Ray ever finish his kitchen and if so, do you think he would be willing to do a video showing it? Love the projects, keep them coming.

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

** So... Jay! We just love your wife.. the two of you playing off each other.. love it. I also love that giant porch. that is a game changer in any house. Your projects all look good on this end. You think you are a carpenter etc. but in reality Jay, you are an Artist.. Remember that when you look at all the beautiful things you have created and the way it makes you feel.. That is what Art does. You got that in you and with your wife the two of you create some really really beautiful things together. I would love to see something like flower planters or small raised beds with logo 'Jay's Way' in the corner. We sure would buy them bacuase we know your a quality craftsman.. deck boxes for patio cushions.. trellises.. on & on. Ok off subject and didn't even finish watching the video yet hahaha .. Back to the show! =D

[@Building_Jays_Way]

No one’s ever called me an artist! Appreciate that thank you very much

[@stephanieellis1811]

I definitely think he builds pieces of art… the headboard… the table. I actually got teary eyed thinking about future generations sitting around that table.

[@johnphagen]

Well done Jason! Looks great!

[@dinkherring2213]

Absolutely anything we build that's going to endure a lot of "daily abuse" such as tables, we put spar (marine) varnish on. I don't know if it would protect the pine stairs from dents, but it sure would from the scuff marks! We usually do at least 3 coats with a light sanding in between.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Pro tip. Thanks.

[@jasonrivera1274]

Love watching your videos. Keep it up, bud. Everything looks good.

[@dannyhutcheson9932]

Thumbs up! everything looks great and the icing on the cake is Jay is a nut and a lot of fun to watch. Waiting for the next one.

[@colinbrooks6290]

Guys, I’ve absolutely loved the channel….. keep on evolving Jason…… there’s lots more to come from you….😎😁🎉🍺💥👍⚒️🔨

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Colin that’s nice to hear