The Impossible 1 Day Project | THE HANDYMAN |

[@thomasbrunosr.283]

As an old man who does handyman projects I find your video very informative and helpful. Keep them coming

[@jvandeEi1]

I am a finish carpenter and was impressed with the quality of your work on this project. Great job!

[@svenjorgensen5]

The thing I like about this channel is how he shows how he overcomes these little unexpected problems. All those home improvement channels always make everything look so easy because it's always some perfect setup and they never run into unexpected scenarios.

[@gaasyendietha5070]

Yes! It actually helps because I encounter the some of the same unexpected problems seen in these videos

[@redbuds69]

Handyman, just came across this video. Enjoy watching your videos and wanted to send a helping tip your way. The post wrap materials on the rack you hauled back. I use the small roll of packing saran wrap to keep the materials from flapping in the wind and breaking. Works out pretty good for me. Keep safe & happy building.

[@phatrides222000]

Excellent work. Glad to see people taking pride in their work.

[@elijahkelley2726]

I had a very similar project. I replaced the beams with pvc boards. But that’s a flawless job. From one handyman to another great job !

[@jeffheiges9479]

Is Ways enjoy watching your professionalism and your quality work. However, one of my greatest enjoyment is listening to your sense of humor. Sets you apart by far

[@jesusostos3184]

Love that mariachi song.. Like you more now buddy!!!

[@robtustison612]

Life of a handy man. Best believe i know!! Been doing handy man work for about 6+ years on my own!!

[@TheHandyman1]

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[@randybarnes8454]

I know it's 4 years ago but the panels covering the posts is called Masonite. I've come across that stuff on home's from the mid 80s to late 90s. The only way I found to help it last longer is I always painted the back and edges and caulk all seams. Maybe this will help someone cause I'm sure you've already been there done that. I've had my handyman business since 1995.

[@charlesharris6070]

Fantastic Handyman we need more people like you and know what they doing to take pride in their work👍🏾

[@herrpez]

That held up since 1994? That in and of itself is actually remarkable.

[@securetechlocksmithco.7383]

Nice job. and thank you for mentioning the pricing for that job. it helps to put tings in to perspective.

[@michaelbethell3621]

Way to not sell out. You’re the best youtuber imo I watch every video. Really impressed with that barn door handle I hope the customers liked it.

[@kiwdwks]

Nicely done. You don't mess around...you work fast and do things well. Thanks for sharing...

[@hebemis]

I've got that same Dewalt table saw, been working for 10 years w/o any hitches, seeing your video where you remove the clear guard made me remember I must have stashed mine somewhere? 🤔 ... oh well, haven't used or needed it because I can remember 6th/7th grade wood shop safety lessons about where your hands go, kick back, and push sticks.

[@eb8670]

You do great work! I respect that you complete your work as if it was on your own house.

[@Noshow.4880]

Love your attention to detail!

[@skyjaeben]

I recovered pool tables for quite a few years. Using a pair or small wire cutters to pinch and pull the staples or nails out is the only way. After a while it's like second nature. Pinch then wrist, pinch then wrist, race through the demo

[@josephlacerra8433]

I must say that I would rate you more as a general contractor, a one-man shop, than a handyman. Where I live, handymen are folks who do the little jobs contractors won't touch, like replacing a light switch or re-washering a faucet. As a building manager, I was always wary of handymen who arrived sporting all spanking new tools in pristine tool pouches. These are guys new to the business and I have actually seen them get in over their heads and run off a job at mid-point. Aside from all that, I enjoy your videos very much.

[@TheHandyman1]

Its just my name on youtube. I don't market myself as a handyman in real life. I have a GC license but don't sub out the work.

[@abacab87]

The worst are the handymen who show up in a station wagon with an extension ladder tied to the roof.

[@ikelittle3068]

Hey handyman those new style crescent wrench pliers that have the joint that lock in any position are perfect to pull those mini crown staples out that have the cardboard under them nice little jaw grabs most every time and just rock it across the back of the pliers. Also perfect for getting those Staples out of carpet padding and tack strip when removing. Love your videos not trying to be a smart-ass I just saw those Kliens in your hand and remembered how I used to struggle with those.

[@arubanjames]

My house was built as a “semi permanent” beach cottage in 1950, 70 years ago, the front pillars and beams are painted pine, and when I bought the house the paint was peeling off from years of neglect. A quick scrape, caulk and coat of paint and they look great, a new house made of cardboard and it’s trash in a couple years…

[@thehandyman215]

I see you using your finger to cover the nail holes, I used to do that but to me it just never looked good so I got a 1 inch wide flexible putty knife and it looks amazing covering nail holes, hard to tell where the nails are. Nice work by the way. A large part of my work is repairing rott.

[@manueliruegas5490]

Run your reciprocating saw demo blade against the post so you can cut or rip those staple off crazy fast that's what I do for studs after sheetrock demo as well

[@noahkelchner276]

Keep a roll of packing Saran Wrap and use that on the front of boards. You can get in the moving section of one the big box stores

[@brendo7363]

bro, duct tape.

[@moonblink]

looks awesome. and the trim/siding piece was a nice touch. really good work. thanks for the video.

[@aaron8564]

Great video you did great work. Glad they called you to get the job done the right way.

[@actuallowroller]

Fantastic job and so nice to see pride in ones work! Thanks for another awesome video.

[@frankgalligan9111]

Caulking nail heads always shows .Try painters putty or window glazing compound. It never ghosts thru.Also,wouldn’t the smooth side of the Azek look cleaner for a post?very good job though.I wish we had more ranch houses in New England.At 65 it starts to suck.Good luck man,you’re doing it right unlike so many others...

[@gustavomacall6267]

Excellent job sir , great attention to detail .

[@CoolHand24]

what brand of nail guns do you recommend for trim work like in this video and framing walls?

[@davesilvia9711]

you gonna need two diffrent guns.

[@loudozer2416]

I did some calculations, and it seems (on a slow day), you make around between three and four hundred thousand a year... good for you sir, you deserve it.

[@TheHandyman1]

Keep in mind I only work 8 months out of the year.

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Mighty fine job done young fella. Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺

[@jeremiahosullivan3033]

Hey also next time you have to wrap four by fours with paint grade exterior wood, Lowe's sells the armor wood that's available in 3 and 1/2 in and 5 in so you won't even need to get at your table saw! If you don't mind having the butt joints on the face of your columns then you can just 45 miter your top and bottom post base and top covers and you're good to go with a tight beat of caulk and paint Within an hour. It's all three quarter Finger Joint Pine and as long as you have an inch and a half of space from your post to the edge of your deck this may be a good option in the future.

[@mikesmith-bj7nd]

finger joints dont hold up outdoors

[@dainmenacher5996]

Pro tip man get you a small set of flush snips like what farriers use make a small slide hammer 18 in. Weld em together Would of sped this job up by 1/2 or better... I've used mine on roof repairs siding repairs Ect

[@elizabethliska5377]

I use a folding table. Then you do not have to bend down to saw or work on stuff. Helps your back out alot.

[@kurtsimmons1587]

You should carry several straps always. You can use one for the ends that way.

[@neilsonlee7610]

I’m a firm believer in concrete columns. I’ve had situations where houses have a single 4x4 rotten on the bottom. Here In Florida most houses are block . So I just put up a half block column with rebar and concrete strap it to the hoist and never have to worry about it again.

[@dang5203]

I like to wrap loose ends in painters tape for the commute.

[@georgefriesen3001]

Yeah... I would have loved to see you make the cuts around the beam trim!!!

[@russellholliday5476]

do you have a video where you show how you measure and cut those weird angles like you did in the top and bottom trim?

[@morriskohanfars]

Could you do a video of how you got those perfectly mitered corners?

[@boskoradonjich]

What kind of material did you use to wrap those columns?

[@marioq.gonzales1902]

What's up with the tex-mex music, that's frinking great. Great work also.

[@carolynm9638]

Love your vids! Why have you left a gap between the porch and the trim at the bottom of each post? Could this be filled with a filler or is it best left as is?

[@TheHandyman1]

So it doesn't rot. This is proper procedure.

[@TheHandyman1]

You should not fill the gap.

[@Dimythios]

Okay you got me with the Mexican song... good job on that.

[@finntexbuild4809]

@The Handyman // I always wrap plastic wrap on a ends of the boards when I carry them on a vehicle’s roof, no snapping.

[@jessede1970]

Hi handyman great video today on the corner of that house you do amazing jobs 😀😀😀I'm jess from Helland in Cornwall in the UK my best to you 😀😀😀😀

[@philrabe910]

Plywood as trim. Sounds like a theatre set. Never ever let plywood edges be exposed to the elements. I don't care what you paint /seal the edges with. Marine grade ply makes little difference. I notice they never bothered to pre prime the plywood, didn't prime the back, so it never had a chance of living more than 10 years.

[@mattstackhouse6292]

Phil Rabe agree with you totally. Just mitre the edges of the ply to join together and you are all set.

[@ericvondumb2838]

Phil Rabe: Agreed, kind of. Depends on the environment it is used in. i.e. high desert to swamps, Longest lasting job I had was in Chicago. 1991 pre-primed standard plywood, 2 coats, still good to go. They recycled the garage and the plywood... who'd of thought. LMAO

[@michaelbethell3621]

Would love to see a video on how to build a deck. I think a lot of people would have use for that.

[@TheHandyman1]

I have a deck to build in 2 weeks. 12 feet by 16 feet.

[@michaelbethell3621]

The Handyman I know you’re in the market for a new truck. If you need any help deciding the pros and cons of gas vs diesel, let me know I have experience with both.

[@TheHandyman1]

Thanks I'll keep that in mind when I get some money saved up.

[@40nupahill14]

how is the body holding up. Any aches pains from the bending (knees, hips. hamstrings, feet?) Awesome videos by the way. Is there a. threshold for starting in construction?

[@TheHandyman1]

Wearing out fast. Knees. Back. I'm working on my exit strategy. I would not want to be doing this past 50.

[@40nupahill14]

@@TheHandyman1 I am 42, starting out

[@curuous1]

I have a similar truck with a topper & sliding window in the cab & topper... I use the topper & the sliding window to run my 2x6 or in your case... 1x1's straight through the cab into the box & what's left out the back end of the truck box. That way stuff does not blow away on me. Can u not use that or is there certain law says u can't?

[@angjminer]

dont they still have nylon string at the loading area? if so, why didnt you get some of that to tie the front boards together for transport?

[@RawTubeTV]

What did you end up using for the siding? Hardy board?

[@kipster-ll6po]

Thanks for the video!! I am confused, though, about how the new siding you installed is going to withstand moisture. It doesn't look like it would fair any better. What am I missing?

[@usnadrummerboy04]

Who makes the vest that you were wearing in the beginning of the video. I'm a new handyman, so thanks for sharing pointers! Love and good vibes.

[@TheHandyman1]

Link is in the description of every video

[@usnadrummerboy04]

Thanks. I'm new to this. Good on you for taking the time to respond to comments! I would love to pick your brain sometime. Seems we have a lot in common. I hope you're well!

[@joshuasutton2163]

Did you use a router to notch the trim pieces for the beam?

[@joshuasutton2163]

What did you use for the wraps? Are they fiber cement or smartside?

[@Dave-qv4sb]

What size trailer are you towing with your truck? Weight with all the tools in it?

[@TheHandyman1]

6x12 v nose Not sure how much it weights.

[@Mikeymvb]

How come you don’t use primed pine or azek to wrap the posts? Jus curious

[@martymeyer4125]

Do you use some type of magnet to pick up the excess staples, screws, nails that fall to the ground during demo?

[@Dillwithit180]

How do you feel about that newish siding they use these days that are some weird form of wood and concrete hybrid? Ive only noticed because Im a cable guy and its a mofo to put rokus into. But I dont think its been around long enough for me to notice how it stands up to weather/ sprinklers etc.

[@bobtiff]

Another great job with good tips.. What is the scanner app that you use?

[@hirammartinez952]

Love what you do thank you for your time keeping it real just don’t know about that painting 👍👍up

[@toddweller]

Awesome job! That kind of workmanship is why your phone rings off the hook with referrals!

[@James-lo5ne]

What made you originally chose DeWalt? My dad was big into dewalt. I ended up going with a sale on milwaukee m12 when I bought my house.

[@TheHandyman1]

When I was a superintendent all the trades used either Milwaukee or DeWalt. I had a conversation with a garage door installer and he said he has never been let down by his dewalt. My first drill was a 12v Dewalt then 14v then 18v and then I got all the matching tools for the 18v.

[@augustreil]

Looks like MDF with a veneer top ? Junk. Was the replacement stuff you used Hardi Board? Great video !

[@TheHandyman1]

I used smartside.

[@darlenemcclenny3909]

The Handyman we need to replace the wood trim on our aluminium-sided house. Was thinking of using Smartside.

[@TheHandyman1]

Is affordable and easy to work with.

[@dtec30]

i wouldn't use hardi board it was discontinued here on oz it was toxic

[@TheBaldyheed]

@@TheHandyman1 Hi mate, really enjoy your videos 👍 I'm in London (a bathroom fitter who also does a lot of handyman type jobs too). What is 'Smartside' boards? We may have it here but called something different from you guys. Thanks man, keep the vids coming brother 👍

[@jeremiahosullivan3033]

I can't remember the name of it but it's basically MDF core wrapped with ACQ ply veneer. yes it can be used on exteriors but is not recommended for moisture prone areas. It is a material that is more commonly only use back in the 90s as a cheap source for doing soffits. I'm from Northeastern area and I don't run across it off in myself but it's obviously not available on the shelves for a reason if you know what I mean

[@bubbleteaexpress2952]

informative-- friendly reminder avoid distractions while driving. thankyou

[@TheHandyman1]

You're welcome

[@larrylaird3576]

Bro you have some really cool tools, bravo.

[@javiertherenaissancehandym8239]

How about wrapping the siding with tape together when they are on your rack?

[@paulsmallriver6066]

that little chop saw is cool!

[@llaneelyort5599]

showing how you did the custom top cuts would have been nice.

[@TheHandyman1]

Name of the song is Mariachiando

[@felix1sjb]

The Handyman eres hispanos? Saludo tus videos me han ayudado bastante.

[@edb2720]

I'm surprised those cardboards lasted for 20 years without looking completely rotten.

[@fixerupperer]

30+ years

[@jamessullivan2930]

That's a Joe Smoe Job as I Call it. Love the Videos. I'm a Handyman myself. Appreciate your time in making these. What kind of Tool Vest are your wearing? 2x4s top and bottom will do magic for the boards on ladder rack. 👍💪

[@vegaschino]

What kind of sidings did you use for the post and trim

[@TheHandyman1]

Homedepot siding.

[@michaelsprague687]

On the $275.00 patch job you used 20 min drying compound with a topcoat. Good job! Did you have to paint the wall too?

[@nightwolf2666]

How did you notch out the top trim boards on the columns? Jigsaw?

[@TheHandyman1]

I used a electric planner

[@nightwolf2666]

@@TheHandyman1 Umm, to notch out 90 degree angles? I am not following...it is difficult to tell what you had to do based on the video upload. Anyway, you did an awesome job; it looks a thousand percent better than before....scribing that last column against the house was well done.

[@TheHandyman1]

@@nightwolf2666 I used a miter saw to cut the miters.

[@FNGstationtwentyeigh]

I would have used a long metal cutting blade in my Sawzall to cut all the staple/rot clumps flush with core post... thats just me...but I'm lazy and old. .your method stripping the posts works well too.. ( did I mention I'm old n lazy ? Lol )

[@frankie2234]

When transporting siding like that I would clamp the edge to make it all one piece. Just a thought. Like the channel.

[@farukatasever2933]

Or just tape them together?

[@sweetsilage]

What did you use for trim boards at the base of the posts?

[@uncledave56]

What was the material you used to wrap column ?

[@zookini]

Great work, thank you for sharing!

[@galenjohnson1152]

One thing you are missing are safety glasses at all times. I lost my left eye to glaucoma so I only have one eye. So please protect your eyes they are very important

[@wetsaw7869]

Hi Handyman. I love the channel. Do you think it is possible for a handyman to keep busy all week just doing drywall patching?

[@TheHandyman1]

You would have to have marketing. And live in a larger city, be able to patch and match all textures. Marketing would be the way to go. Lots of it.

[@johnstone9862]

Use a bungee cord, shrink wrap or rope to bind the front of the boards together it will keep them from breaking. I did it for years

[@montestu5502]

Looks really good. Why did you caulk and paint twice???

[@TheHandyman1]

I wanted the nail holes to be completely invisible and noticeably better then the rest of the house. I already made the 2nd trip, I put just a little bit of extra time in.

[@rickl6697]

Awesome video. Love your channel. You have mad skills and do quality work, quickly. Thanks for taking the time and effort to post these.

[@stevenlee4867]

I Dig that Work vest. Gunna get one.

[@marcelgaddis9319]

is that a porch or a covered sidewalk?

[@royc8186]

I use fence type tool for removing staples, like tile nippers, pulls them out and nails fast.

[@SeeLifeBro]

Wow in this video you almost had 40k subs now you're almost 10 times that at 396k great job man I know how much work you've put into this and you deserve everything!!! 👏👍

[@eherby]

What product do you use to putty the nail heads

[@krap101]

Isn't that the cutest miter saw you've ever seen

[@robtustison612]

Thats is use here in Missouri for sofet boards all the time. And I don't understand why

[@lebronjameslol3521]

Last time I wandered wrong direction into the city cop was in front of me in line at store. Heard his radio, shots fired a few blocks away. I dont go that way anymore unless I have no choice. It pisses me off but Im somewhat fortunate and its a pain in the ass living here.

[@timj5367]

On the positive side, they did use pressure treated. They should have used 6x 6 pressure treated post....Love the channel ! 😁

[@goingslightlymad7172]

I drink purple Monsters! Oh and the white ones are good too! :)

[@walters6320]

Wondering why you dont use pvc trim?

[@dbrown6941]

It's expensive. Much more than wood.