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[@salyerandrew5122]

Mel you're so awesome helping Gary in spite of your fear of heights!

[@suzannestubbins]

I think she's so much better. When helping Gary to put the first layer of the roof on (last year), Mel was terrified! I was so stressed watching her, but Gary was patient and calm, guiding her through this. It was that video, when I subscribed to the channel.

[@ruthstempert9526]

Mel I’m the same way, don’t tell me just show me and I’ll get it. Girl the looks on your face when Gary was talking was priceless🤪

[@ellbow7287]

In that moment I saw little miss Scarlet 😂😂😂

[@dianapickering6891]

Mel you have come a long way about the heights. You're actually walking on the exposed wood at times. I can envision the deck being completely done. 😊❤

[@waynedavenport3919]

Lmfao. Mel. I didn’t know a frameing tool could be flipped so many ways lol. Too cool 😎✌️

[@DianeWilson-q7i]

MEL YOU CRACK ME UP JUST LOVE THE EFFECTS OF THINKING. WONDERFUL JOB YOUR COOL BOTH YOU.

[@DianeWilson-q7i]

LOOK HOW MUCH YOU HAVE DONE JUST BEAUTIFUL IM GLAD FOR THESE VIDEOS AND YOUR FAMILY. AMAZING JOB. GARY IS SUPPORTING HUSBAND THANK GOD YOUR LUCKY MEL BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@patricialora5692]

Gurll! I swear that I felt the same way listening to and watching Gary. Gotta go change from laughing so hard!

[@stephaniedeegan853]

Your comments you interjected into the video while Gary was explaining was just hilarious. Very creative. ❤😊

[@Kammitoes]

Brilliant editing Melanie...this is how I get when my hubby goes on about motor racing. Love the dancing squirrel, that will have me chuckling the rest of the weekend. ....and great work on the deck guys. That will make such a difference when it rains again....and to keep the sun off the doors and windows downstairs when your summer starts.....just don't overdo it. Take your time and treat yourselves well, there's always tomorrow.

[@shelicherry8771]

Those 'thought bubbles' were hilarious! Gary's knowledge is over my head, too! :-)

[@his4evr2c]

Good job Sweetie and Sir Thank you LORD for protecting Gary and MeL

[@johnunderwood-hp8rj]

And I thought Gary was going to have problems with the posts. That looked like a very good MONSTER sandwich.

[@jtmollico6468]

Best thought bubble ever, Mel!!

[@mg9510]

HI 👋 LUV YOU GUYS...I think the herd of Squirrels it took to produce this Vid, should receive mention in the credits. Great Build...😊 maybe stairs on the "future gararge" side might be a thought for material transfer and the kids won't have to go front door or thru the basement to get to the kitchen.... 😊

[@trishfuller4950]

Omg the look on your face Mel when Gary is trying to explain to you how to cut the wood at that particular side , was so funny tears were running down my cheeks laughing as I didn’t have a clue what Garry was talking about either lol lol 😂

[@teenaf3166]

Melanie you trying to compute what Gary was saying was the funniest thing I have seen in ages. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bobdailey5910]

Holy c***, brother, I was a geometry. Wiz kid and that's why I ended up working in roof trusses for over 12 yours.

[@suegibbons3012]

Guys, your cabin is going to be epic. You’re an inspiration! Mel, love the way you “think”!

[@marywest2896]

Mel, are y'all thinking about screening in the porch deck? you can put the screen on the inside of the railing, it would make it more comfortable in the summer with all the bugs...also may I suggest , you probably have already planned this but .....a couple of outdoor ceiling fans to make it more comfortable....my friend had some screen put all around the inside of her porch looked so nice and no bugs.......

[@jackhenson2900]

I'm with you, Mel. Just nod and try not to look confused.😂

[@lyndamcclain8795]

That deck is massive! It's going to be SO nice 😊

[@paulotts]

Wow! That hero actually fit in Gary's mouth!😄

[@Lula_F]

Thanks for the laughs Mel and Gary!! I needed it. Seriously, you two work so well together - in your marriage and building your home and homestead. Excellent example for young couples with a young family. Keep me laughing!! Can’t wait for the finished product. I enjoy watching all the progress. 👍🏻😊❤️

[@BobRousseau]

Gary and Mel - if you block your posts into the deck frame it will completely lock everything together - you two make a great team

[@beverleybrowne7856]

Hi Gary and Mel, the property is coming along beautifully I love the progress you are all making, Mel the progress in you alone is comforting you have made so much growth love you both and family xx ❤️ Beverley from Wales UK

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I’m proud of you for even getting up there. No way I’d be up there until the deck boards were down. Esp working above my head. Nope, no way. My knees were knocking watching you! The deck boards will be the least complicated part of the build too after all the crazy angles Gary’s had to cut.

[@dalefriday5496]

The thought clouds are positively hilarious. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@CindyWebster-s6p]

Great teamwork you talented two!

[@estellaknox9285]

Looking good Gary and Mel ❤

[@lydiamitchell6814]

I laughed sooo hard!!! That I cried 😂🤣. I am with you Mel 😵‍💫 My husband asked from the other room if I was ok. I said I am laughing and crying!!! 😂

[@cathyjones3403]

Oh Mel I felt the same way when Gary was explaining it 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪. So funny 😂😂😂😂

[@specialladyleemedlin142]

Yeah!!! On word, and up word. That is great. Mel and Gary, no more worring about that, Keep on Smilig and Keep the Faith. Sending my love a d God's blessings to you all. Wanda In Ok

[@kkeenan536]

Great progress & handy you can take all the tools in the house to keep dry! Mel, the “thought bubbles were hilarious 😆 & exactly how I felt but you’re a good sounding board for Gary to work things out 👍👏

[@vivienhill7934]

key words--'very competent'

[@conniecoffey8615]

Gary you should of put the first Heder board up the staggered the second bord by not cutting the second board up extra longer then the first. By staggering the second board it gives it more strength at the seams. And you would only have the last one to cut off.

[@highhavencabin]

Ya, she knows what you mean Gary..... 😆 That was funny stuff right there! Brilliant editing

[@gregoryraven3213]

Awesome sauce kiddos great work Mel way to face your fears up there but don’t let yourself get unsafe comfortable! Always plan in your mind the best n next footsteps

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Mel, great video, when Gary starts explaining all the numbers, whys & wherefor's I don't blame ya girl, I'd be saying huh hun too! LOL But y'all got it up and done! Great job.

[@brendakenyon1171]

I love the way the two of you work together.

[@chriswarren274]

Oh my gosh, I was just laughing at your face and the little pictures😳 That would be me😱

[@salyerandrew5122]

Great job guys as always!! I can't wait to what comes next!!

[@lymmerik]

Great to see all the progress! You are the hardest workers on YT!

[@patrickhigdon7050]

Mel you are a trooper, amazing every time you get in there and get it done and conquer your fears.

[@LadyRocker]

Great call on those notches! You're both doing great! Love following your progress!

[@sherryschuman9299]

It is looking good! God bless you all! 🥰❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

[@chandrasutton4669]

Gary Gary Gary, you are Amazing!!!😊🎉❤ Whoot Whoot

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Mountain ⛰ View from the Deck is Beautiful 😍

[@annamaybeekman]

YOU GUYS ARE DOING GREAT. MEL YOUR MORE COMFORTABLE UP THERE NOW. AWESOME LOVE YOU GUYS GOD BLESS ANNAMAY

[@Betsy-sp7jr]

Cracking me up Mel. I'm with ya he got this I'm on the journey of watching good video❤❤❤ You are getting more comfortable with the height...wtg...

[@denisejones4910]

“ You guys are an awesome team!”

[@draco7189]

Love watching your videos! Have a blessed day!

[@mariezafonte6473]

You two are a wonderful team. Fantastic work today. Mel. I was squirreling with you and had a good laugh.Have a good weekend.

[@revmomvpable]

You two are so funny!!!! Loved the Thought bubbles!

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

A couple of suggestions for the beams. First, check your boards at the store for wonkiness before purchase. If you have limited options make sure the crown is up on the beam so it will settle down over time. Second, you should not put both beams together in this application. You have a double joint that is a weak point in the greater beam. What should have been done is one full row with the second row coming in with the second joint midspan between posts. You should have applied a bead or three of constriction adhesive then, followed up with several rows of screws. The rule is a 2x4 should have 2 screws connecting, 2x6 3 and a 2x8 4. You will want a zig zag pattern (think W). Screws applied in a straight line have a bigger chance to split along the screw line. For wonky boards, nothing is beter than a nice set of clamps to pull them in line. Lastly, what kind of screws you use to bind the beam is important. There are screws designed for this specific application. using the regular DeckMate type screws is ok but it just means more are needed. Please don't forget to install a hurricane strap from the post to the beam on each post.

[@jeangraham7167]

It coming to gather you working so hard . You work well together looking good 😊

[@karenhood6135]

as Gary was explaining math my mind went just blank so i under stood what Mel was thinking squrill for sure had a good laugh on it any way lol

[@ComteSt.Germain]

OMG...Mel, you had me rolling. I am truly laughing so hard right now. Y'all are so awesome, but when Gary started describing how and why he should cut the posts a certain way, the look on your face of total confusion was classic. My wife does the same thing when I start explaining things like this. She gets the same look and just like you she hangs in there and just nods her head and smiles. The bubbles were great.

[@ardenehanson2840]

You are SUCH a Good Helper!!!😅😊

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Good start on the deck ! You have an awesome view :) That triangle thingy i know it's only got 3 sides but i too turn it 6 times to figure it out lol :))

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great job guy's!

[@crazyjohn6130]

Mel that was a great idea cutting the corner off that zip board I could see you walking out on it and falling. Great job what a team. I so love your view from your deck. Mel enjoy your morning coffee with that view for the rest of your life. With lots of love and respect your crazy friend in ohio 😊

[@brendamoody1309]

Awesome wow you got me when the bubbles came out.when Gary was trying to explain the cutting measurement process, you were like da! Ok.😊. I liked the picture of the squirrel 🐿️ dancing. Great video. Catch you all later.❤😊👍🎉👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nikkigardiner9426]

Omg Mel!!! Too funny!! 😂

[@maggiecreech8244]

Great job to both of you. Your thought inserts cracked me up.

[@barbscarrow7300]

Gary and Mel wow things are coming together 😊 Mel now that was a yummy looking sandwich ❤️🇨🇦

[@AngelB77]

The look on your face Mel when Gary was explaining that cut at the beginning was the same as mine watching it. Lol Great job guys

[@jjghoti]

I laughed so hard at the squirrel brain. 😂😂😂

[@LeilahBrewer-bx7fb]

I have no idea what Gary said but I love his passion 😂

[@maryranch5329]

Love watching...I enjoy learning things... thanks 😁👍💞

[@waynedavenport3919]

Great job guys. Looks awesome 😎✌️

[@melodyhopponen7504]

KETCHUP-- check ingredients for High Fructose. That gives you gout flare ups. Painful ingredient. Loved the math funny you did, cute

[@pamt7740]

I feel ya Mel !!!

[@KarenAnthony-cv6qj]

Hello Gary and Mel !! Least your trying mel ,glad you guys have safe walk way you both Becarefull!! I love watching you both!!l cant wait see deck done!!

[@timwolters1969]

That looks so good and ready for rafters

[@leann4925]

Just sat and enjoyed the video but sure am tired as a lot of work. Kidding ok. Great job and thanks.

[@denisec6577]

Mel you had me in fits and giggles during the geometry segment! 😂

[@edgasaway2207]

That’s good you can laugh during your work. You two are crazy!

[@edgasaway2207]

I mean that in a good way!

[@carolwoodward6141]

Masterful editing.

[@donniemoore2998]

Gary you’re doing a great job. It seems like a string would have been easier.

[@anitaphillips2613]

LMAO Mel I'm right there with ya just trust the process. 🤣

[@carolwoodward6141]

So much math. I admire you courage.

[@southernboycookin5383]

Congrats!

[@mariadiaz3906]

Good job guys 👍💪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jean-sh3xu]

Ewwww sooo exciting 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚👍🏻✌🏻

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

I noted that it looks like you cut more than 50% of the post in the notching. You have compromised the structure beyond the safe margin. You will want to use construction adhesive and thru bolts to secure it. You should also finish up with more blocking on all sides so the flooring has structural support on all sides.

[@ellenfuller-y3x]

I know you want to go for the expensive composite decking but consider this...I just replaced the wood on my family's home with a covered porch....the porch floor was almost 100yrs old and lasted that long because it was covered.....you might not need that high dollar composite since your porch will be covered. ...regular decking boards last a long time if you stain them good .

[@elvacartwightneesites]

This video was like a slap stick comedy...Mel you had me squirrelin' with you...lmbo...

[@jeanbarton4418]

Honestly, I’m lost with the process. Will continue to watch & try to figure it out… Mel, I’m with ya!! A very funny editing job though Mel!

[@elainehendrickson3779]

Great days work😊

[@karenmikasko7148]

Mel...I could never ever hold onto that board with my fingertips and not have someone come help me walk away from that edge. I can climb up the ladder, but have a hard time getting down for some reason. And heights...no way. When I was younger it never bothered me so idk what happened lol. Good work anyway....can't wait to see more.

[@karenspeer7378]

🙋‍♀️ Hi Guys!! ❤✨️🌞

[@DavidAutoworks]

im so curious how this is going to come out i really dont see it but I know you two will prove me wrong keep up the great work.

[@chipmunks1965]

great job guys

[@judysebold1436]

Don’t feel bad, I don’t understand what he’s talking about either, lol 😂 glad he knows what he’s doing, you guys make me feel nervous standing up there, be careful!!

[@lornah9267]

Mel, my brain was sympathising with yours when Gary was explaining what he was going to do. I would very much be wanting less explanation and just a demonstration. If my brain glazes over and moves onto making shopping lists or something else I just need to be told what to do and eventually I will work it out.

[@user-mv3sr8zq2t]

Awesome

[@tomlaurell6754]

Holy cow Gary just laid a bunch of information on poor Mel and the squirrels came a running 😂😂😂

[@lfrr5109]

I congratulate you both for your amazing project and content. About this particular one inhalation of posts, I wondered...it would be helpful if you could use cargo straps to manage pulling on the post for plumbing by tightening one end of the strap around the post ant the other around a floor joists. I hope this may be helpful for future projects. God bless

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video.

[@vickiemounts2962]

Mel you aren’t the only one Gary confuses! Good thing he knows what he’s talking about!!

[@edwardpoll4259]

Sandwich time!!!

[@ronaldsnider8078]

You should do the deck and if need be. Plastic it to protect it. To dangers the way your doing it.

[@bobdailey5910]

Building a deck 4 like that is just simple geometry. It's nothing difburnt!

[@RichardBoote-y9z]

LMAO😂😂! Really FUNNY Video Guys. I think some one had an Information Overload! LOL! Great work Guys.