The Modest House Build Ep 1: Layout

[@jameshalliday412]

Loved the overlaid graphics. Nice addition. Really helps when you’re discussing the layout and plans in an open field.

[@CKilger12]

They were quite lovely

[@kurtkurtis2982]

Helped alot

[@tommyshaw6625]

Agreed

[@jaybrown7177]

As a math teacher, I love the display and using Pythagorean theorem to use 2 measurements to prove right angles. Excellent work of a real life use of math.

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

My favorite theorem!

[@psidvicious]

Geometry: Single most useful class I ever had in school. 👍 Pay attention kids 👨‍🎓

[@arcadiagreen150]

geometry is the highest level of math that my life has ever been able to utilize. anything beyond geometry is useless to 90% of America

[@joemartino6976]

What a great way to teach geometry. Instead of sitting bored and confused in a classroom, take the students outside and give them a real world application like this. This is the way to take something out of the abstract and make it real. Great stuff!

[@dougjames5960]

being a visual person, its a great addition. The overlays really help, thanks Kyle, Greg!!!

[@markshade659]

Excellence; RR Buildings just keeps getting better…technologies, presentation, explanation, graphics, etc.

[@tomfinley8382]

I see you are rocking in your Perkins Brothers tool belt, wife gave me one for Christmas. I really like it.

[@jeraudirving2043]

The overlay of the building is awesome. Thank you.

[@Ty1on3twelve]

The graphic overlays is a new feature for RRBuildings. I appreciate that you continue to introduce new stuff to your content for us. Secondly, I can only imagine how much of a strain that was to paint those lines the way you did. A wheeled Marking Wand is the ideal tool for that.

[@hammertime7349]

Anyone trying to learn the trade this is the channel to watch. Such a great explanation of how you laid out this hose. 👍

[@aserta]

Double checking everything is actually the respectful thing to do, for the client's money. I've seen so many people argue (over the years) that if it's already marked or done (within other contexts) you're just wasting the client's money, time etc. NAH, that's bull dust. You are making sure the client doesn't have a headache later. Because whatever tick they have to turn over with you (in the event of a mistake, in the context of having worked off their points) that tick is even bigger when the client has to have it fixed. I've been there, in both shoes, and double checking is common sense and the right way.

[@psidvicious]

Mistakes are always expensive and someone will have to pay for it. AND, a patch is a patch is a patch.

[@isaaclarson]

As someone who's house ended up like 25 or 50 feet west of where I wanted it, yup... I gave the builder a sketch, but he didn't understand where the property line was. I wanted it laid out in relation to our property line (obviously). He measured it from the visible grass, which was my *neighbor's* property line. I don't know exactly where it was measured from, but I have an easement through there for a future driveway to the lot behind us as well as 10' utility easement on my property and 10' utility easement on the neighbor's property. At a minimum, the grass goes all the way through their easement, meaning he included one of the utility easements and the driveway easement that's not inside my property line. At worst, another 10' the wrong way for the other utility easement. Nothing we can do now, but it was frustrating and it puts the house kind of awkwardly close to the shared driveway.

[@psidvicious]

@@isaaclarson I think major alarm bells would have been going off for me, if my contractor was determining property lines by “visible grass”, which could vary organically next month.

[@isaaclarson]

@ I wasn't there when he did it. We didn't realize it until it was too late.

[@elitegroup7461]

One thing i respect about Kyle. He has set himself up to be his own personal gold mine from being a decent Chippy, bit of good math. With a little bit of ambition. Fair play to the guy. His right about American homes. It’s cheap and efficient. It works. Different to UK builds, but I get why Americans build mud huts on steroids. I’m actually starting to like the way they build. Makes sense.

[@spawn2228]

I love the graphics for the layout explanations

[@nonameHEF]

Amazing SneakPeak at the end of the video. Thank you very much.

[@David_K_Dickson]

Yes! But it would have been better to see that at the start - the whole thing would have made more sense, IMHO. 😄

[@arresthillary9502]

@@David_K_Dickson was that difficult for you? you should click over to the Taylor Swift videos

[@bittyblu]

Building the suspense​@@David_K_Dickson

[@dustinmarquand5301]

Especially the way you build....it is a house!

[@stevenwarner7348]

The Geometry. This video should be shown in every third grade Math/Geometry class. Or eighth grade. Or whatever. You know what I mean. You guys are definitely expanding the "Boundaries" of the RR Buildings program. No doubt about it. Amazing! Thanks again for sharing all that you do. 〰🌿👍🌿〰 New Hampshire

[@TurdyMcTurdface]

Agree. I didn't really enjoy or understand math until I could apply it in the real world. I never saw the purpose in learning something no one could show me how to apply.

[@bwillan]

Your editor did a great job of overlaying the building outline on the screen for a visual reference for the view. Well done.

[@stephenjourdain1842]

Definitely a good decision to use a surveyor to mark property boundaries since it is bare land with no neighbouring properties to reference off. Fantastic to see graphic overlays to show what your talking about.

[@hoofhearted1902]

What y’all build is already visually stunning. The new graphics really add a new level. Props to your videographer and editor!

[@TommyG1860]

This is a great video to save as a quick guide to determining your own perimeter lines for any structure, regardless of size. Practical application of the Pythagorean theorem technique. Thanks Kyle…and Greg!

[@hguldmann]

Build smart, build energy-efficiently, I am absolutely certain that if you build right you will also get the most for your money in the long run. I would like to believe that your own barn / workshop is more energy efficient than 95% of the houses in the USA. looking forward to following this series Hope you have a fantastic 2025

[@tombrown8428]

The visual graphics were great. Tied to your explanation made it very easy to follow along. Great job!!!!

[@docproc8508]

You know that when Saturday comes around, RR drop a new video. Always enjoyable and informative to watch. The overlay of the plan graphic is a great addition to the channel as it helps us understand more fully the process. It always impresses me how you use simple, but bullet proof math to calculate everything and that you take the time to double-check what you have done. So many contractors don’t and it makes for unnecessary complications down the line and worse maybe some compromises to the design the client wants. With you guys that isn’t ever a worry. Look forward to the next instalment. 😎

[@freddien7]

Marvelous how you can visualise in youre mind where everything is, On our site back when, we looked at big sheets with the plan on, in a big black file, Good job Kyle.

[@yourRenoGuy]

Love the illustration on the screen play by play. Amazing way to simplify. What your doing and there are no doubts of what your doing cheers. Very precise as usual.

[@AnthonyPutnam-j8q]

Yes, thank you for allowing us to see the house plans.

[@jameshalliday412]

Excited for the new build!

[@briangray6372]

I love it! I retire this year and would love to build a retirement home. As a construction worker who does most of his own work I have never built new. So I am always going off crooked walls and floors. This was a great video on setup Thank You!

[@tedsheldon11]

I really enjoy these videos of starts I learn something new all the time

[@mirzahusic5179]

Nice Perkins Brothers pencil holder 👍👍

[@rotaxrider]

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[@emilechap8573]

Wow!!!, Kyle ,this is one of your best layout videos. Easy to understand and follow. The graphics help a lot. Thankyou so much to you and Greg. Great stuff thx.💪💪👍👍

[@DA-zi6eq]

Great new series.... Love all the input... And specially the comments about what goes in behind the cameras.... Planning, concepts etc.... Love this channel!!!! GB and a happy 2025 👍😁👍

[@tmenzella]

It’s called a datum 27:03. Now we get graphics overlayed! Seriously enjoyable content guys 👌🏻

[@woodsmithohio]

I can't wait to see the plan and the final product. Keep up the great work and the great work on the channel.

[@georgiojambou6536]

Magnifiques graphiques et excellents traçages des lignes blanches par un professionnel de la visée ❤❤ À bientôt pour la suite. Bonjour de France

[@johnval8777]

Love how you explain everything that you do, going to be a Great build wish I had started watching you before I started rebuilding my camp

[@stephenclifford3971]

Waiting to see the FP as I am looking for the right layout and building materials for my eventual build.

[@casycasy5199]

loved the way you showed the plan and how the line your working on showed in green and red

[@matthewhamlin9872]

Good video. Thanks for the details on layout. Good stuff.

[@minifigking]

Overlaid gfx are amazing to understand what is common language to you but new to me, love it!

[@pauldraper5335]

I love it when a plan starts comin together.

[@branexotic8822]

Thank you so much for the visuals, it helps me put everything together so much better. I’m a visual guy

[@Biggnuncio]

I would love to see a total cost breakdown at the end, even the cost of the land would be good to include. Great content in general Kyle. Good thing you have Greg there to keep you in line.

[@bengesell]

Looking forward to this series. Good work on the overlay graphics. Thanks.

[@walterdavis3638]

I always put stakes and ribbon around my bench mark to keep someone from running over it. Nice job laying out.

[@psidvicious]

Always stake out and ribbon a birdcage around it as well, for maximum visibility. The last thing you want is for your master bench mark to be distributed. 😬

[@eduardovelazquezjr6510]

Excited to see this build. We are looking to build our forever home maybe end of this year or start of 2026. Wish you guys could come to Marengo, IL and build it for us. Will be following all your tips and tricks to building. Thanks for all you do Kyle!

[@chancelloribberson8800]

another great video love the overlay, explanations all spot on, the start of another great series

[@JustinBaldwinn]

phenomenal layout video, even tho i am from Australian and we use the metric system its good to see, cheers boys

[@brianhubbard4175]

Overlay graphics are great, Mike is doing a great job on the videos. Keep up the great work and God bless.

[@josecardoso9264]

Hola soy de argentina! Siempre veo y aprendo mucho de vos! Te felicito! Siempre extraordinario!!!!!!

[@dlg5485]

I am so amped for this build, looking to grab a lot of great ideas for my personal barndo build.

[@45Colt451]

Overlaying the plans are MONEY! Super-great upgrade 👌. Thanks!

[@anthonycabrera6318]

is nice to see, this proyect, love your channel, building tips etc.

[@michaelmaretti3979]

I like the overlay helps with the visualization. Concrete floor finishes.

[@benkitchen9922]

That overlay is great. Always improving at RR Buildings.

[@butter262]

Good morning. Looking forward to the new build.

[@richardfoster9342]

Kyle, I have watched you for years and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. You have taught me lot about the building trades. I’m really looking forward to this series. Thank you and keep up the great content. Foster

[@h0b0768]

Have ya'll ever considered getting an older survey total station? Could really reduce layout time (still easy to double check measurements manually too). You could probably find a setup with tripod and a rod for like 1000 bucks and could layout a house like this to under an eighth in about an hour or 2. Could also use it for vertical measurements as well

[@RRBuildings]

I have a total station now but didn’t when I made this video

[@h0b0768]

@RRBuildings nice work I'm sure you'll figure out a ton of ways to use it

[@pdcro1247]

Very well explained with the overlay!

[@royreynolds108]

You should always put the BM (bench mark) outside of the construction site like Top of Nail in the tree unless the tree is leaving, then establish a stake well marked with flagging and other identifiers that it is the Bench Mark for the project and it's elevation that way all parties may use it. I am a Civil Engineer.

[@MikeB-h6i]

Wearing a Perkins Builder Brothers belt. 👍🏻

[@rotaxrider]

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[@ScottGunsChannel]

You need yo learn to use Topcon Magnet Field. You've already got the Ln150. That's where the Topcon will really shine in your operation. Layout of corners, setbacks, pier center, bracket locations. All set up on layers, so you can view them one at a time. You can import your plans (DWG or PDF) and work off off known or control points and accurately layout your building on the site....sooooo much more efficient and accurate Buddy!

[@sergeyborchenko6041]

Wow. I’ m again have cozy time. Enjoined. It’s what I wish you Kyle and Gregg. Please involve young generations for math/ skills and knowledge.🎉😂❤

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Glad to be following this from the start Kyle.

[@Overpar73]

Very nice guys! Looking forward to the build series!

[@Riverguide33]

Great use of graphics! Looking forward to the new series. 👍👍

[@JustifiedAddiction]

The on screen graphics are great! Thank you!

[@BinaryFabricator]

I've watched you layout a couple of your builds. I really like how you presented this one.

[@TheQuantumFire]

With your new Topcon system, you can do the pinning yourself in future.

[@BEANS-O-MATICtransmissions]

EXACTLY the build and info I'm looking for ! Excited about this build !

[@JBLewis]

an elevation on that "Pavement Ends" sign, or the power pole down by that existing home, might be a good backup.

[@Rob-r2s]

Awesome! I've been wanting you to build another home again. I like the layout of this home much more than the last one.

[@garykintzler4273]

This was a great expiration of laying out the building. I will use this in the coming year. You do a great job as aways.

[@hansangb]

Love the overlay! And I'm sure your customer is excited. Mucho jealous!

[@WreckDiver99]

100% LOVED the graphics. It is funny (no, no it isn't) that I am a wiz at math (I have an Electrical Engineering degree with a minor in mathematics), and I've even helped layout machines when I worked as a machine builder for a summer, and I 100% understand what you're doing...but holy h3ll I can't freaking do it. LOL... I think when you do this on existing concrete walls that you end up taking into account the wall thickness and such for the grade boards...but I'm not sure. I always was confused at some of your numbers you would call out.

[@randyfowler6928]

I love see the plans on this

[@smokey2015]

Excited for this series.

[@jonathancalhoun7602]

I thought this video was the perfect amount of detail and very well presented

[@ericraleigh7363]

What a great process!!! Like mentioned before, the overlay was awesome!! really interested in insulation, mechanicals and the why....stay safe, warm and can't wait till next vid!!!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Awesome info Kyle. Thank you. 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@alphagraphics8591]

Really rocking that Perkins Builder belt

[@paybax]

Ya I thought he was just doing it for a promo there…. Guess not.

[@dylans7814]

I’ve been waiting for this series!

[@airman6822]

Wow, the timing could not have been better! I’m building a cabin this spring. Loved the graphic overlays. Learned a lot in just this video!

[@garylatture8948]

You make layout look quick and easy. The over laid graphics are impressive.

[@calvin4875]

Cool video and can't wait to follow along. I did have to chuckle at the full toolbelt for layout tho😂

[@siegfried306]

I don't hit that notification bell button very often, but I'm excited to follow along with this build!

[@psidvicious]

Good graphics. Probably very helpful to people that don’t do this all the time, to help visualize the steps being performed.

[@jesusvera1210]

God bless you brother 🙏 always in everything yuo build 🙏...

[@arayawoodworks]

Great explanation! The graphics were so helpful to visualize your thoughts

[@garywebster8423]

Great video. The foundation diagrams are a very nice addition to your videos!

[@marshalltille7770]

With 811 locates or private locates, you want to measure from center line plus 2 feet plus the size of that underground facility.

[@jamesfischer5389]

QUALITY SELLS ITSELF ALL DAY LONG!!! ☮️💜🇺🇸

[@tjjm1907]

Looking forward to the build.

[@hybridmods4228]

Another build to keep up with. Let's go. Between you and Perkins Bros, and Stud Pack, I have LOADS of content to watch. Would you ever consider going to one of their sites? Would be awesome to see you guys possibly colab for a few videos. They have a killer mountain mansion they're building.

[@kdspharmd]

Enjoy watching tradesmen who take pride in their work. I would like to know what work boots you are wearing and would recommend.

[@SteveoAtilla]

Great explanation! I'm a bit surprised homes in northern Illinois are going up without a basement...

[@Iliketochopwood]

For anyone this applies to you can use a VA loan for a barndo but call it a "new steel construction building" if you are going to be going with metal siding. For non metal siding call it a custom home on the applications. I am looking into doing this and for some reason the term barndominium makes people who have been in the industry a long time and don't keep up with times think that you are going to build a barn and live in horse stalls or something but you say new steel or custom home and they actually look at the plans then sign off on it. That is everything I have been reading the last two years for my plans at least so take it with a grain of salt. Love the overlaid footprint as well its very helpful in seeing layout

[@rlcsite]

I would love to see some links to graphics/sketches of things like the layout and elevations. More video overlays that can just be screengrabbed would work too. Love the overlays.

[@ShouldersMoondog549]

Nice way of showing the house & garage for us to see the “big picture” I think that your lines are straighter than what the dept. Of highways do on the roads! 😁

[@careykaeding4542]

Love it! Looks like RT 52 in the background.

[@garysizemore3729]

Great new graphics easier to follow along. A side view graphic when you were calculating the grade would have been a great addition. Thanks far all the knowledge and not making me feel bad about being OCD on some things!