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[@waynebaird3539]

You have probably thought of this before, but the person who builds his own home will always see things he wished were better, different, more perfect, that no one else will ever notice. It comes from such an intimate knowledge of each step of the build. I would bet it's wonderful and fine. So Congratulations on your job well done.

[@patrickarnold4273]

I lost my Dad 2 years ago to be honest still not over it. But he had the same hopes and dream you do. He bought 75 archers of property in upstate New York. He got the house built then died of cancer and heart problems a few years after. But the most important of this he made his dreams come true, he died happy. I wish you could have met him. I love watching your families dream come true please dont stop making videos. They keep my memories of my dad alive. Thank you Patrick Arnold

[@XmylifescameoX]

Your videos bring me so much joy. You remind me so much of my dad. He was a master plumber and ran his families plumbing company for years. The things he taught me I never forgot. When my mom and I moved the house needed new toilets, sinks, and some electrical work. It dawned on us half way through we were doing all the work ourselves and didn't need outside help. I guess playing on construction sites as a kid has really paid off. And i hope he is looking down with a smile seeing everything he taught me stuck. Those skills are something a lot of people my age and younger don't have. So i truly thank you for this channel. It makes my heart smile.

[@waynew7710]

You never cease to amaze me Heath. looking at how much you have gotten done so much by yourself is amazing.

[@mattmoschkau2831]

“It was never intended to be perfect”, that’s a great mantra. We can walk around our homes and find imperfections that lead us to wonderful memories with our family, but perfection always leads me to say that was a pain in my butt!

[@wayneschnare4019]

A little line will not change the quality of your life , give yourself a break !!! You have built an amazing home for your family , a little line in the paint is , well a line in the paint , It will not affect the love that is in that space , you want it to be perfect , but , that will come with the love & laughter that will happen between the 4 walls YOU have built !!!

[@SHODGES69]

Moving right along, The only thing that sucks is waiting for new videos. I’ve already went back and watched all the other ones. Big fan 👍🏼

[@nancychang-vanweissenbruch3809]

SEAN ZILLLA me too

[@natesmith6943]

I pray for you and your family everyday thar God gives you the energy you need to get it livable for the whole family, boy I'm excited watching from the start you guys most be on another level!!!!!

[@letzrockitrite8469]

I'm a lifelong Drywaller/Builder.. and I'd like to give you a couple pointers.... Paint doesn't cure for 24 hours... if you paint your 2nd coat before it cures, it re-activates the previous coat and starts soaking in again... this is the secret... paint a quick thin coat (don't look back at the blotchiness) then after 24 hours it's ready for your color coat... it will require MUCH less material to get a good coverage.at this point.. now.... professional painters on commercial work will always have someone backrolling the wall behind the sprayer because it's nearly impossible to get perfect coverage otherwise since the lap marks have 2 coats where the non-lap areas have only 1 coat... this affects the sheen factor if you have a non flat paint... When backrolling make sure to work the area lightly at the end to avoid roller lap marks.. but it's what the pros do to get perfection without having to 3 or 4 coat the wall.... your work ethic is impressive and inspirational.... you deserve a great home for all the work you've put in... God bless

[@eagleeye8039]

Backrolling after spraying is what the pros do. Static electricity from the rolling helps it stick. Although cleaning the sanding dust with a damp cloth or sponge was crucial for adhesion too

[@eagleeye8039]

To make a uniform surface they backroll. And they get the paint up there way quicker with a sprayer

[@MsNailgun]

I love how you took the back door and made it your own. My house has steel doors. Before we moved in someone tried to break in through the steel back door. It left a big hole and dent in the door next to the handle. My other half was wanting to buy a new door. I got some auto body filler (high quality I bought for my truck) filled in the hole and the dent, sanded it, painted it and now you will never know what happened. I love fixing and recycling useful things.

[@realbadgolfer711]

Once you put in trim work and lighting and your wife pretties everything up no one will notice a paint shadow but you. Glad to see the kitten is doing well.

[@mie674]

It’s so strange that it’s starting to look like a real house. Been following for a year and must say the whole build is is an admirable feat of will. Soon your beautiful family will be living in the house you built, all by yourself. I hope that you know how impressive that is and sometime take the time to lean back and just enjoy looking around the house that you have made. You should be very proud of yourself, I am sure your family is.

[@pup734]

I always back roll after spraying it helps with touch up painting gives a uniform coating

[@arizonarider6998]

I always see them roll after they spray it on . My job takes me to new builds about the time they are painting .

[@Humphrey2309]

You guys took the words right out of my mouth

[@eamsden1982]

Don’t know of the technique as back roll, I’ve done quite a bit of industrial painting with a similar paint pump in the past and yea. Couldn’t agree more. Back right off and give it a fast “dusting” when your done. Anyone ever painted wheel rims silver and gotten grey lines/patches. Do that and they disappear 😁

[@davidhamilton7628]

Yeah the best painter I know is a experienced sprayer and says all ways back roll for uniformity and contact adhetion

[@larsmark]

Yes, I was going to say this too.

[@kernowgirl53]

Give the kittie a litter box as cats do like a clean place to poop etc 🙂 paint looks great.

[@mountainviews5025]

Paint that has any type of gloss in it you will see every tiny tiny little imperfections flat paint is the best to use

[@grandmasfavorites]

Callie's kitty sure is a cutie. Your home is coming right along. As always, thanks for sharing.

[@canvids1]

Just a outstanding job painting the rooms with the sprayer 100% better than brush and roller. you and family are all most there my friend.

[@randomlyfunny2657]

Wayne Rogers have you ever painted. Rolling it on pushes the paint in to the drywall and actually gets a good layer on the wall. Thats why spraying it takes alot less paint, no paint on the walls and it wont last. I have done plenty of painting to know

[@pascalbriand9987]

You're wrong, perfection is in the imperfections, that door looks perfect!

[@lesleyharris3198]

The difference a coat of paint makes, it looks great, good luck with getting up to the house full time,

[@sovereigns1grace]

Waaaaaaa hooooooo! Paint on walls!! What a delightful surprise tonight. That back door looks great, too! I wonder who will be the first to get a shower in the brand spankin' new bathroom! I was waiting all day for this vid. THANKS!!

[@calebmoos7742]

Back rolling each wall after spraying will take care of those lines. It’s an extra step but those lines can drive you crazy after awhile. Especially on long ceilings and walls. I prefer a 517 tip with my Graco on interior walls. The larger fan sprays make it tough to pinpoint how far to hold the gun from the walls. I love the videos! Keep them coming.

[@francinecannon1903]

That door is beautiful.

[@mikemurphy8652]

Paint job looks great from here, Heath. It must be very satisfying seeing the end result of all the work you've put into the house up to this point. Framing, dry wall, and taping (as much as you hate it) and now paint. Great job!

[@magmathon2]

The progress is really coming along, and I like that you are doing a few rooms at a time instead of all at once. I am a do it yourself guy as well and learning as you go is the best way to craft your technique as you move throughout your project. You have done what I can only dream of doing in that you are building a house with your own hands in the middle of nowhere. Love the work.

[@susiestokely3811]

I am addicted to your videos, the combination of your narrative, the music, and the time elapsed videos are soooo much fun! You are so talented and have such a wonderful supportive family, Thank you for sharing this awesome journey with us!!

[@lisavance7845]

I agree with the back rolling. My husband sprays and I follow behind with the roller. It makes a huge difference. It is all looking so awesome.

[@kaycox5555]

Adorable kitten! Look gr8

[@micahwatson9017]

The house is looking great! I'm getting really excited for you guys! 😄 A couple tips: buy an 18" roller and have Cedar help you paint the entire house in one shot. Spray 1 good coat of PVA primer and then 1 coat of paint without back rolling. Then on your second coat of paint, one of you spray an even coat and the other back roll close behind with the 18" roller. Just make sure that as you back roll, the roller doesn't get dry or build up too much paint. You will get the best finish possible with this technique. Your ceilings (especially the kitchen/family room) are going to be the hardest to hide imperfections even with back rolling. That's why many people use a good ceiling paint, which is more work because it requires masking walls to define the edge between walls and ceiling paint. Better to have 2 coats of paint and 1 coat of PVA than 2 coats of PVA and 1 coat of paint. Satin finish will wear better in the long run, but will show wall imperfections more. Eggshell will hide more wall imperfections, but wear more from "living" in the house.

[@srqlisa7881]

I think you did a great job painting so far and great job with the kids helping mom and dad out. The walls will get marked up while moving in so no worries okay. It's beautifully done. :)peace

[@nancychang-vanweissenbruch3809]

Love how you stay so calm as the finishing up is close by. The house and everything looks stunning. I look forward to every video. Thank you for sharing this beautiful amazing part of your life

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

Just pure lfe giving water for me thank you!

[@charlesgrant6985]

Hang in there man you’re doing a great job your dreams are about to come true you are living the dream. Thanks for all the great KZbin content

[@anitamoolman168]

I've enjoyed your journey in building your home. Building a home USA is sooo much different to South Africa as we only use bricks. God bless with your move and life on the farm

[@klosettreat]

I’m glad to see you changed your mind on the textured ceiling. The ceilings looks great

[@12341walkman]

The house is looking great. Can't wait to see you guys move in, I know you guys are excited to live there full time. Great video's too.

[@maryelizabeth8839]

All in the name of love for your lovely wife and family. Could there be any other more satisfying labour? Gorgeous pussycat with such a noble face. Love to watch every one of your videos.

[@stompy63]

Excellent work. Keep her lit.

[@mariemorris3349]

Get the kitty a cat box to use!

[@ellenm3803]

A cat is the cleanest animal. Purchase or create a litter box and show it where to poo in the same location and you will never have an accident again. As it gets older move litter box out the door and after a time it does its business outside. We enjoyed our rescue cat for 12 years, he was a ginger cat and our daughter named him snuffles. Enjoy x

[@dmmaddex]

You do nice work, Stretch.

[@nerys71]

That is a gorgeous cat! he has that long lynx like face on him. Gorgeous. Elegant. I think he will grow up to be a very nice cat.

[@tootsla1252]

Nerys Not if they actually go with the "outdoor cat" thing. That baby will be a gourmet snack for the predators out there.

[@avonleanne]

another blast from my childhood is that back door! exact match to the one on our home that I grew up in! =)

[@kayrabey1344]

Getting close now! Wishing you all happiness in your new home.

[@tadpoles10]

A real positive step forward that painting walls gives you must help the feeling of moving very close to moving day, so pleased for you guys. Cat crap, well just don't slip on it Heath. Have a great week, family helping clean up & smiling works for me. atvb t ..

[@Downeastwaves]

Thanks so much! The paint sure makes a huge difference! Awesome job! Little Crapper sure is cute.

[@jakes.1199]

like others have said, run a roller over it after spraying. You can back roll a room in minutes, super easy. My wife enjoys running our sprayer, so i'm the back roller. LOL, we make a good team.

[@memoriesonabudget]

Looking awesome! Tip on the tip, if you spray about 12" from your surface it should correct some of the lines by feathering the edges where the paint meets, following up with the second coat, spraying the opposite direction should give you an over all seamless finish. I am so happy for y'all, have a wonderful and Blessed day.

[@Lowtin]

The kitten is adorable. They grow so fast!

[@bigd95822]

He may be Callie's cat, but he was marking your ankles and sitting in your tool belt. So basically your his human!

[@tracyboyd4867]

Lol...so true

[@rickt151]

Unbelievable in what positions pets can sleep (or spy around). Like in that tool belt, I wouldn't like lying like that.

[@maggiesue4825]

I'm sad you plan on making the kitten an 'outside cat.' Google it some time - they don't fare as well as indoor/outdoor cats (i.e., they can come in at night). Other cats and predators are ready-made sources of injuries, infections, and death.

[@tootsla1252]

She is imprinted on him like a baby bird. She has chosen. He should feel honored. Let's hope he listens to the cat people here. Get a litter box and keep her indoors every night. If you keep her in until 8am or so, she'll be fine roaming around outside during daylight hours. Just hold her evening feed time until 4/5pm - she'll be waiting to come in the house for the night.

[@cedricchampion5739]

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[@niceguy2171]

Really glad to see some paint going on, and keep plugging away on drywall and paint, the spray lines will fade, and you don't need another coat. When trim is up you'll be happy with how it looks. Love that you grabbed a real door for the back, and even some of what you did w/it..but not the distressing of it, as you must have forgot you have kids..things get 'distressed' soon enough by them ;) Do finish the bathroom though, w/a proper door and sink(even if it's a temp. one,w/just cold water), and it will help get you in faster. Don't think of "all that you need to do" set the next important thing on the list..and do it, you'll move so fast once drywall and paint is done. p.s.,get kitty a sand box, make sure it knows where it is, maybe 2 of them in opposite corners of the house..it will use them ;)

[@sundancer442]

Don't beat yourself up. Paint job looks awesome ! Fantastic paint job so far.... :)

[@leemobai762]

The kitty cat is so cute; you finally have a helper.

[@richardperry9095]

Woo Hoo! Getting close now. You will soon have a video of moving in. I am excited for you.

[@dpsyph3r9d]

Anxious to see how it will look in the end. Never stop making videos.

[@irgski]

Coyotes love outdoor cats...🙀

[@mandbhomestead]

That looks awesome! Job well done. Sooner and sooner you will be living there full time. Congrats! Thanks for sharing

[@maryallen6334]

You are doing a great job and it's going to look wonderful..it's been a big help to me as an incentive to do some stuff on my house. Keep on plugging away - I'm sending you a few prayers!

[@brownscb]

I have found back rolling the primer works out very well. If you have to touch up anything it will blend easier. As for the tip just turn up the pressure a little .

[@bevlove]

The paint looks beautiful! We can’t see any paint lines from here. Awesome job! 🏠

[@johnnelson8956]

if your pattern is split, meaning heavy spray pattern top and bottom and light in the middle, look at adjusting the fluid needle length. also hang a piece of paper on your wall and apply a test pattern before spraying the walls.

[@scclif]

Poor Kitty needs a litter box .

[@jamest5149]

Standing in a new bath with boots on in a building environment is always going to end well for the baths finish, good job you like the ‘rustic look’ lol

[@jonbui1904]

I use an extension on the spray gun to spray the ceilings. make sure you have a good pattern with out stringers ,or heavy stripes on the edges of the spray pattern. increasing pressure helps to make it so you don`t see lines caused by stringers. try to spray continuously. everytime you let off then on the trigger it makes the chance of splatter more likely and makes for more over spray.

[@joshtaton8986]

Love everything you’re doing. And your approach and humble personality. Very good channel. Thanks for your posts.

[@maryblaylock6545]

Wow! You are doing an amazing job! I'm so glad that the kids came to clean up all the dust. That sander sure makes a difference and sand paper instead of mesh. Thank goodness your brother showed up. Wish for your sake he had come sooner. You will be in soon. Praying for good health and stamina for you and your family. 🙇‍♀️

[@Silly-Little-Mama]

Yay for progress!!!! I am so excited for you guys. Getting closer and closer.

[@troy4998]

spray the primer on your walls and ceilings, spray the top coats on your ceilings and then roll the finish coats on your walls. makes it easy to touch up your walls later. making good progress Heath, thumbs up buddy.

[@margaretlynch1494]

The door is gorgeous! Place really brightens with paint!

[@ianhawkins7387]

Looking good and moving forward it will be a home before you know it

[@freyallarganswald4746]

You are too hard on yourself Heath. You are doing an absolutely amazing job and everything looks great. It’s hard being a perfectionist isn’t it 😘. I know doing the drywall has sapped your enthusiasm somewhat but once you get all the door framing and skirting done, the kitchen installed you will be able to see the home straight. Then it’s over to cedar and the kids to make your beautiful ranch into a home. Anytime you feel a bit bogged down with the monotonous jobs, take a look bak at your vlogs and see how far you have come not just with the house but the land, water sourcing, drains, solar panels, kids playhouse, chicken run, site clearing, thinning out the maples etc etc. I’ll share one of my favourite motivational quotes- “The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you have come “. Love to all from a wet and windy scotland. 🤗💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Eryn321]

aww the kitty loves you!

[@pureheartshomestead1742]

I use a 411 tip and paint from east to west overlapping 1/2 of fan then from north to south overlapping as well and it will eliminate stripping. I really enjoy your videos and am about to begin a similar journey.

[@IamDog0]

I love this channel. Please don’t let an MLM ruin it.

[@mrs.blissful5014]

Love listening to him talk. Sounds like the Kevin Costner from Dances with Wolves

[@jasonkraus2831]

As others say, it's best to roll behind your airless spraying to ensure adhesion. The other big thing with those systems is you MUST clean them effectively - usually with solvents after flushing the latex out with more water than you think you'll need. They are great systems, the biggest complaint is the time it takes to get them clean and that you need about a quart to half gallon of paint to prime it up to your gun (depending on hose length).

[@AntoniosDalezios]

I would like to say that after sandpaper is necessary to make one hand primer and after to do again the next relief. This is very very important, please ask about this , make attention ! Good job, you are winner for your family!!!! Bravo!!!!

[@Gunfighter25.5]

Use a holesaw to cut a patch for the door next time. Match the wood type if you can. Glue it in and sand then paint.

[@marcryvon]

@Steve Diamond As a maintenance guy, I used the holesaw trick and it works perfectly... With a dab of bondo on painted items. Fast and effective way.

[@marcryvon]

@Steve Diamond Fair enough too !

[@cedricchampion5739]

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[@DeterminedDIYer]

Almost done with construction! You're in the home stretch! Just one more room to sand and tape. Then comes the fun part! :)

[@mountainman7997]

if you use fine grade steel wool on your polyurethane instead of sandpaper it makes it quicker and works the same. Then simply apply a second coat. House is looking awesome btw

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

The Graco sprayer did a great job, looks good. When your sanding and spray painting, put the kitty like up stairs and block her in so she won't inhale the dust. Their lungs are sensitive. As far as a litter box, try using hardwood pellets for it's litter box. Just scoop out the poop, then pour the box in another box with small holes drilled in it. You can sift the wet pee sawdust into a container to dispose, then put the remaining pellets back in it's litter box and add more pellets. This is a really cheep litter box over buying kitty litter. There are some KZbin videos on it too. I have been a cat lover all my life. I have only indoor and only outdoor kitties. I Love them.

[@cherylmcgrath9081]

Beautiful! Great JOB! Thanks for sharing all your tips!

[@charlesboyle5455]

The finish looks mint - Accept it and keep moving forward so you can enjoy the outdoors sooner

[@andrewbradley8450]

Looking great am so pleased for you and your family

[@matignama4093]

I been waiting your videos for a while, I think you can be a teacher. I like the way you comment your videos. You are a professional.

[@karlmedina5241]

Great job on the house, you're doing, the lines are because you used an eggshell finish, this happens frequently. Ams also if you use a matt finish you will see very few imperfections. Any wall or especially ceiling finish with a sheen on it shows up every bump and undulation. Try a wipable matt finish on some other parts of your house, you will be surprised at how true it is. Love the videos man.

[@fatelvis9538]

House is looking great. Cant wait till your next update

[@craigs5212]

Looking nice. I have to second other comment about always back roll after spraying on the paint. You can get a combined roller/sprayer wand but for one house just use the sprayer to add the paint then roll while still wet to get the finish you want.

[@simonknight4744]

Looking good now taking shape been waiting all week for the video God bless you all

[@LWYOffGridHomestead]

I'm sure the family is very excited to move into the house in a few days...looking great

[@601salsa]

Sir, from the video, you have done one heck of a professional job building that house. You should be really proud of yourself. With the cat, get a litter tray and scoop any accidents into the litter tray and keep it in the same place. Use bicarbonate of soda on the accident areas to get rid of any scent and that should help with teaching her to use a litter box. Rinse the box with water once a week, this will keep any odors down below what we cal smell but dont erase all smell with cleaners as the cat will lose the scent and start having accidents again.

[@douggibson9084]

Another great video, guys. Shower in the house in one and a half weeks. you'll have to put a timer on the door.

[@grannybee6805]

Enjoyed this video from start to finish. good skills. Great results.

[@tammydee9700]

It's wonderful watching to see what you're doing next. Fantastic 😊

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

New subscriber. I loved this video. Now I want to go back and watch your vids before this to get the back story. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

You have great drywall skills

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

So great to see you are painting! I'm so happy for you all.

[@lindaeubanks-mccormick2090]

We, the McCormicks, just love you guys. You are such a wonderful couple. And you are a great inspiration to us all!

[@juliancrooks3031]

It's coming together, house is looking good

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

wha+ an amazing great job you have done. WOW it's hard work. but with the bedrooms done and bathroom you could almost moving it's just going to be so fabulous when you move in. watch your health ,get plenty of sleep God bless you all from Australia