Rescuing our timber frame home? | How NOT to build a deck ep2

Continuing on from where we left off - discovering that our 5-7 day deck resurfacing is now turning into a near (if not total) deck rebuild that's likely going to take a couple of months (or more). The rot was worse than we expected, but we are lucky to have at least found it now (and not 5 years down the road). Part of the house has issues as well.
In this video I am working the long weekend on my own, tackling a list of projects to get done by Tuesday morning.
Thanks for watching and see you in the next one!
M 💜💜

[@michaelowens944]

Steve is lucky to have one of the most amazing woman in the world as a mate.

[@nigjoe]

Wonder if she has a sister as great as her?

[@bambooforestgirl]

Thank you for supporting women like us

[@Ianhurley54]

Girl you are a force to be reckoned with. Steve is a lucky man to have you! Great work

[@MrMice...]

The video's ballerina-like thumbnail (with forest back drop) reminds me of a quote..."Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom" 😊

[@tufankilinc636]

Good to see a beautiful woman not to be afraid to be alone and get things done.

[@robhertle4110]

Hello Michelle. You, young woman are a work beast. I hope Steve appreciates what he has with you. You're a remarkable person. Take care.

[@davec9244]

"NO GYM MEMBERSHIP NEEDED" you are a hard worker. Your skill set is superb you can do it ALL thank you stay safe

[@johnconnelly3674]

Scrap wood always comes in handy as long as I remember I have it, then finding it.

[@c3h4organic97]

I will never stop being impressed an in aw about you dedication and skillset. It's a joy to be part of your experiences, while I regret, newer having found a woman like you are, in my life. Keep doing things you enjoy, Michelle.

[@raykrv6a]

I know about wood rot. LP compressed wood siding soaked up water and LP give us $8k compensation. Had the house resided in ABC Steel Seamless siding. Been great. Hail just bounces off. I'm sure your house will be great when you are done. Love the dogs. BTW, I would put some snow brakes on the roof to keep the snow in place. That roof is big ski jump for the snow.

[@T-bit]

Another great video, well put together 💯 Loving the beanie hat and Chelsea boots 💪🏻🫵🏻😎... you rock 👨🏻‍🎤🤘🏻

[@Thatcanadianguyhey]

Love your video’s. Nothing fake about it and figuring stuff out as you go along is what makes them interesting. You will probably pay for that mill by milling the lumber you need for this job instead of buying it. Steve should be proud.

[@michygoss7148]

That mill paid for itself on the first thing we built! (A second carport!). They are soooo useful if you have the trees!

[@larrymesneak1334]

I LOVE how your dogs love you so much!

[@davemclelland9292]

Not sure if you know the holes at the end of your forks are for a trailer hitch ball. that helps your straps from slidding off and you then can see what you are doing...thanks for showing all you do.....Cheers from the Okanagan

[@lordmater]

That thumbnail, my god, beautiful! She's gorgeous, skilled and loves her dogs. Perfection!

[@MegaWingman7]

Beauty and the beast all rolled into one person! You are amazing 🤩

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Nice video Michelle, your getting her done! Ty for Sharing, tell Steve hey for us from SE Texas Bear ❤💯🙏 Fur babies looked good :)

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your efforts to rescue your timber frame home and the candid depiction of 'How NOT to build a deck' in episode 2 are both enlightening and inspiring. Your transparency in sharing the challenges and lessons learned contributes to the learning journey of others. Keep up the great work! And I am Floating Village Life.

[@jeffdayman8183]

Great start to the milling. I wondered how you'd clean up the old stuff. That was a hot dog worthy fire! Get rested, go at this big job again, but pace yourself. Cheers!

[@paulyoung5327]

Good to see you outside doing your thing again. I am sure you will build it back stronger and more correct . Thanks for letting us be a visual part of this process. ❤❤❤

[@marysenatore8856]

Sunday mornings are my favorite. We make a big breakfast and wait for your video. An added bonus when we get a Clyde sighting ❤. So thanks for that!

[@jamesnielsen347]

YES... I would put this in my house!!!!! Great Work!

[@thesoundtree]

You are a testament to all the great Canadian gals I’ve known in my life. I love you do what you do you’re the best.

[@alexs3447]

You're a hard working long weekend girl Michele. Didn't know Clyde was acting as deck inspector.

[@ggeog73]

I love to see how you look for solutions to all sorts of problems that are obvious to experts. However, the path you take to reach a solution, maybe longer, maybe sometimes proving to be a dead end, maybe imperfect, is just Yours. I love to see you trying to solve problems on your own that mankind dealt with long ago 😉 And the greatest reward is (I'm guessing) the feeling Tom Hanks felt on his island when he managed to start a fire 😀 "I have made fire!"

[@richardchiriboga4424]

I always feel that if civilization collapsed, you would be just fine. ❤❤❤

[@dandaniels4558]

Prepare yourself,if Boden steals this next election again civilization will collapse.He & Obama and their progressive idiots are well on their way to it after 3 1/2 yrs disastrous policies .

[@jando8323]

I gotta say girl, the way you are handling this is so impressive!! You should be so proud of yourself! Keep Lovin' on those pups every chance you get and DO take care of yourself like you said you needed to. Say hi to Steve for us from Bartlett Tennessee! LOVE your channel!

[@Utahdropout]

Another Smiley Sunday. Also, a bonafide example of what a "Giterdun Gal" you are. Thanks again for sharing.

[@lBossman9064]

❤always great to see you

[@mikesavoie3142]

You're extremely talented, but wow, you are one strong woman!

[@user-wq8tm5hg9p]

Good afternoon Michelle. Try using a rectangular shovel to scrape away the bark. Having sharpened the lower part it will be much easier to work than with a scraiper.

[@reallynotpc]

You and Steve have the most wonderful toybox!

[@1944chevytruck]

Man your a trooper!... thats one heck of a big job you guys are doing... BEEN THERE DONE THAT!...Mold, mildew, rot, bugs, spiders, ants, smell, rotted wood, wet gyprock, wet insulation, rotted nails, screws,...... make sure to spray Vinegar is better at killing mold because it can work on both porous and nonporous surfaces. It also terminates molds at their roots so the mold won't return and is also safer than bleach. You can even combine it with baking soda to make it more effective. (I got vinegar info off internet)

[@danpuro5018]

Raise the forks a bit higher than needed and curl then down just a tad so you can see the tips of the forks and you will learn to aim right away, and then your skills will do the rest. My neighbor was a mentor to me starting when I was 13 in 1977, he was a self employed excavating contractor, he taught me everything, he said to me one day that “there ain’t no such thing as can’t, I left can’t in Texas in 1963 when I moved my family to Flint” and you surly fit that description.

[@flawdanative3223]

🎶'Wichita'. 🎧 I like that song.🫡 ...enjoyed your video too!

[@btrent9244]

Outstanding channel. Educational and entertaining and strategic. Thank you.

[@scruggsbuster9458]

Well as long as you keep doing your research like you've been you're going to feel real comfortable after that deck is all done because now you know how it was put back together😂❤ so thank you for all your hard work in bringing this video to us😂 and give all your family loving you take care and we'll see you on the next one🎉😮❤

[@mikegage4933]

Excellent job! Steve is not the only engineer in the house!!

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

the way you move up and down that wood is so graceful !

[@larryboyle590]

I’m amazed at your endless energy. I need to hang out with you to get things done. Always enjoy the videos.

[@TheYeti308]

Hey ; When i saw that flight of stairs off your deck it reminded me of something important , my cabin is a fire lookout type of building , before walling it completely up , i had a flight of stairs that got me up to the observation portion , "top". In the winter , they had to be cleaned off , their height was 25 ', I fell off them not once but twice luckily not getting seriously hurt . I don't intend to be a doug downer but please put up a cable railing on the decking out @ the Cabin . I dried that sucker in , fashioned a new way up & retired those damn stairs .

[@davidirish2941]

You are an amazing and skilled person. Take care from Naramata. 👍🇨🇦

[@sevinas5990]

I love how to tore into the problem and found all the issues. good thing you did. any longer and you would have major repairs to the house as well. you are a very hard worker and you took the bull by the horns and started gathering up your materials. look forward to your next video. you deserve a good meal. you need it to keep yourself full of energy to complete the job.

[@donaldflury9699]

Hate it when you think a little problem turns in to a big problem. Your handling it like a true champion. Yes you need to eat so you don’t run yourself down has to be a little stressful. Your doing a great job and Steve has to be so happy he has you to count on

[@halporter9]

Oh yeah! Story of my life.

[@rolandtinker734]

Love the videos ❤ Have a wonderful day Mitchy from eastern 🇨🇦

[@rondierckens6618]

Your doing awesome you are one heck of a skilled lady !! You set your mind an do it an do an awesome job with a sassy smile as well !!

[@timgodau2839]

Wow!!! You have amazing energy.

[@danieltporter959]

My 2 Yr old German Shepherd, Wynter loves it when the Dogs show up. She tells me so.

[@Bluenoser613]

Love how you just tackle what's needed!

[@simplyrik1496]

Michelle there is never a dull moment in your life, always something to do, well done.

[@mytrant]

Love how you solve problems and still have time to give immense love to your many pups... They got it good when they caught your eye!

[@TribeWilloughby]

When You can help someone remember a person they've loved on Memorial day weekend iT's really Special

[@TheHuskyPatch]

Oh Michy! Glad to see you back to milling. That was how I got hooked on your channel to begin with, and all the ‘backside’ views are nice too 😉 Keep up the great work!

[@martinmchugh001]

That's some effing impressive log skills!

[@johngiorgini6813]

Tiu are doing Fantastic. Take a deep breath have A drink. Look at what you have done so far, it's spring, I love you and what you are doing. Slow with progress is way better than fast with an accident. MLR❤🦖🏍

[@pkane5472]

Michelle at the end balancing in the rain. Nice. First time seeing the pool! Didn't know that was there! Great shots of the whole house and "compound"....

[@chucke756]

Ok now I’m waiting for part 3. Great seeing the video Michelle. Take care dear!! Dogs rule!! 😂

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Michygoss. 👍👌👏 Lady, you are an extremely skilled, extremely beautiful force of nature! Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved people and dogs. 💚

[@Timelesstere]

Sharpen a spade with a flap wheel , might be very useful for removing bark . The ledger needs some kind of lead tray drip , slopes and rebates keep the water going in the right direction.

[@randylenart9674]

Was once like this but getting older and sleep more but still plenty busy keep up the good work

[@davidellis5141]

Seems to me like your doing a great job building the deck. The effort is sure there & its inspiring. Good Luck 😊

[@petewade9675]

Hard working, intelligent and creative! Wish I had half of your creativity. By the way, your hair looks great!

[@duke68318]

Stagg chili I hope lol that’s my favourite “eat cold right from the can” food when I’m working out back and too busy to cook something 😆

[@kevinknight470]

Amazing Woman, what Dreams are made of. Thanx for sharing.😃

[@rossdevin9799]

About a month ago i saw one of your videos on KZbin for the very first time and i was instantly hooked. I dont know if you ever really have the time to read long comments, you are such a very busy lady. However in the off chance you find the time to read my silly and kinda humbling comment i would like to say you truly impressed me at every step. I have watched every episode since you first started and it took me till today to finally catch up. I was a farmer and carpenter but broke my back years ago and cant do it any more. You are so Creative and innovative that i am constantly in awe. I cried when i watched the video when you fornd scout and silly me im tearing up now. I am so sorry to bring up old wounds, he was a good dog. I truly appreciate how much you love your animals, including south gate. Im from Wisconsin here in the USA so i truly love the winters you get. Im gonna try and send an actual email to you, keep my fingers crossed im horrible with any of that kind of stuff. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderfully beautiful life with us. God bless you and your family.

[@michygoss7148]

Awe! Thank you! 💜 Steve and I talk about Scout a lot. Our hearts still hurt from that one, but we are thankful we gave him an amazing 8 months of his life. He and Clyde got us hooked on hounds! They are sure a lot of work, but they are incredibly unique. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@mikeymad]

Wow - it really shows how much work you have to do when someone didn't do it right in the first place. But we know it will be correct now - good luck - Cheers

[@normanmallory2055]

Omg it’s a good thing you found that issue and pulled out all the rotten wood ! Time to mill some new beams and posts , start over , that’s what I would do , it’s a hell of a job I know but it’s gotta be done ! As always you are doing an excellent job of doing this large project! It will turn out excellent I’m sure of that !

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

The builder of my log home decided he was going to turn the deck off the loft Master bed into a sun room. So he built a wall with large windows in it and sat it on top of the large beam under the deck. Unfortunately he hadn't capped that beam before doing this and everytime it rained water ran down and sat onto the largest beam (8inches by 14 inches tall 30 feet long) eventually rotting it out. I found this while removing that wall(we wanted it to be a deck again) and had to replace that beam and rebuild the deck. What a PITA! I feel for you.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Michelle, we're cheering for you. It's great you have many resources at your disposal. Looking forward to next week. Thanks for Sharing!

[@davidhamrick1191]

I love the music you choose for the vids.

[@couerl]

Cool house, is the bear sculpture a bronze? Dig it as well as the rock fireplace, which could also be used as a wood fired clay kiln. Good property for a sculpture garden. After you get all your shop and deck and all that done start making sculpture. That is the ultimate expression of creativity.

[@IAMTHAT1GUY]

Clydes biggest Fan! Another awesome video~👍🏻 Never miss one~❤

[@HOTHUDSON54]

Your mind must be in overdrive all the time... your solutions to problems are good, safe, and usually the best that can be accomplished with or without help. Bravo Michelle.

[@V8SKULLS]

You are and Army of One, my hats off to you. You are an absolute Beast of a Non~Stop Machine

[@jasonallen1532]

Bummer about the house but a goldmine of fascinating new video content. You really are fun to watch.

[@kraigskraigs.kraigs6484]

In seeing the pose up on the deck joist at the end of video, I recognize a dance class or two in your background Michelle 😊

[@geneberry7114]

Absolutely Beautiful! I really liked the balance beam act at the end : )

[@williamcordier1201]

First time watching. You are impressive as all get out. I was concerned about you being on the trailer alone when you were unloading the logs until I saw you were using a 2x4 as a chock to prevent the logs from rolling back. Hard working and safety conscious. Awesome.

[@HaroldMalaby]

You are one amazing woman Ms Roxie. Again Steve can sure plan his trips. Could be worse for you and be stuck in some port waiting on a part for weeks... Or weather not allowing you to leave port. I'd be grateful to be in the beautiful mountains with the dogs. Just a thought 🙂

[@garydahill4240]

Hi Michelle. As time has gone by I see your getting so good at figureing things out. And you make it look easy. I know it isn't!!! But you get it done and look gorgous doing it besides. Much credit taking on the deck project all by yourself. Where can I find a girl with all your tallents? Would guess nowhere! Your one in a bazillion! Great videos. Keep them coming as I am hooked. Stay safe and happy .❤❤

[@cKukula]

Looks like you have a big project ahead of you. I've been a builder for 35 years and built many decks and I have found deck 2 wall spacers the best product for attaching deck ledgers to the side of structures. The best part is the ledger is spaced away from the building envelope so air and water can pass through......no flashing to fail.

[@jamesrayner1841]

There is just no stopping you keep up the amazing work. Love your videos 😋

[@user-wr6os8ef1k]

Hey Michele Tremendous work! In reality noticing that 1st post had issues was a blessing in disguise. Thankfully nobody got hurt. I also think you already deeply suspect the other ledger board as you edited in a comment. I unfortunately agree. As someone else commented - if you do that as well then you know it's done correctly. From Bandit & Koda's Dad

[@rolandgoertzen5055]

You are right, larch gums up blades something horrible, I live a little south of you and have the same mill, I love the wood, it’s strong and rot resistant. There are two things I do that help a lot. When I can I fall the trees in winter, and when I’m milling and the blade begins to gunk up I have a squirt bottle of diesel that I spray on the blade while it’s cutting down the log-works pretty slick.

[@brianwalker9185]

Well done. I kept finding rot and bug damage trying to rebuild my large grape arbor...that the previous owner built...wrong wood for the Pacific Northwest. Wish I had a mill, or you, to provide what i needed. Had plenty hemlock and cedar. Take care of that ripped core...Be well

[@philipjones3793]

I'm glad to have caught the info about the sharpener.. and hair looks great. Keep on keepin on. I'm glad to see a pretty thing; gettin after it....

[@SuperLoghauler]

Hello. Another awesome video. Just a observation, but when hauling logs, put a 2×4 on the deck, easier to unload with bobcat. Have a great week, ❤❤

[@georgehigdon4974]

Great channel and I never miss a video! Is anyone else concerned that Michy is using untreated lumber for this rebuild? In 5 or so years, it will be in the same state of rot that it is now! I have made this exact same mistake in my past. The work makes for good video, but the materials used is a big mistake. Contractors, please chime in!

[@marktaylor6837]

How about using Woodlife CopperCoat before and after assembly? ☮️ on 🌎

[@mvroman7416]

I agree as it should be treated, including where it meets the house.

[@jwhoward182]

I would definitely buy the 50 year pressure treated wood in this use. No one will see it - it would not detract from the character of the home.

[@charlesmaraia2972]

I’m also worried about freshly milled lumber being used right away. If not dry. Won’t they twist?

[@fredsons2241]

Yeah….it’s good content. When it rots the bobcat will make fast work for demo and she can make a new video of building something else.

[@richardhaan6944]

I am so jealous of your equipment , I am a contractor and wood worker you have stuff that I can only dream about😅

[@IAM...1111...]

Good job. I can feel a nap coming (for moi) n it's only 11 am 👻

[@richardrojas6306]

Michelle, You are God's gift when he created a woman who can do it all. The stuff you tackle that is dangerous, heavy and takes all your effort is awesome. You actually make it seem so simple Praying that you stay healthy and very safe. Big Hugs from Santa Barbara.. 🤗😘🌹🍷😎🙏👋

[@Bella_Malk]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@JaroslavP]

You are an incredible worker, Michelle! I also love the accompanying music.

[@jflefort9490]

The only perfect woman I know where being a smoke show is just an added bonus. Incredible work ethic. Knowledge of how to operate tools and machinery. A problem solver. A git'er dun attitude... and I'll even compliment your husband choosing skills. I recall you mentioning Steve's from Antigonish. Well tell him this old man is from Port Hawkesbury and he says, Go Pirates Go! ( I hope he gets a chuckle) I love his easy going temperament. "Happy Birthday, oh yeah It's a big day"

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Great video! Love the dogs, too!

[@rmmccoy51]

I noticed the title was something about ep. 2 and I could remember what ep. 1 would have been. Then I watched the first few seconds of this video and all the memories came flooding into my head.

[@michygoss7148]

The video from the week before! (Which I didn’t put ep1 in the title, and I could, so maybe I will 😊)

[@KnotthomeR]

I am on my third track loader for the sawmill. The JCB is ideal as it has one arm and side entry. I love it. No more crawling over or under or not being able to get out. Game changer…

[@mycanadianlifestyle]

You do a lot of serious hard work. 👍

[@joshmiller8663]

Those Stihl sharpeners are great best purchase I've bought for sharpening chains.

[@andrewmacomber1638]

Michele your hair looks great. (You asked). You always looks great.😊

[@paulrobson2323]

Great Music, Great Video/ UK