This is getting serious. Will Sara forgive me if I fail?

Heckle me or encourage me, but all I ask is to comment below so I have some motivation. New video every Friday.
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[@thogg11]

I'm hooked on this series! Can't wait to see the finished product. You're doing amazing and inspire me as a husband to push myself to get started some projects I know need to get done, but don't quite know how to do.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Sorry the video is up late in the evening! I got done working downstairs late and edited this entire thing in like 5 hours 👀

[@Markkos1992]

8 PM ET is not late in my world. 😊

[@isabellewilmoth2311]

I was confused because I thought today was only Thursday. 🤭

[@alaskanaussiefurguson]

Editing a video in 5 hours is impressive! Great job pushing through!!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

@@alaskanaussiefurgusonIt was almost 80GB of footage too 👀👀

[@alaskanaussiefurguson]

@@JordanTaylorVideos Oh man!🤣

[@TreeTrinity]

Don’t be discouraged. You are making progress the right way. Taking the time to make sure you are doing things right, and not just getting stuff done. Keep it up! Even if you don’t meet your deadline.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I appreciate that.

[@SJD36]

I was also thinking about how it's getting done right. Better that then crooked everything ànd no access points. In my experience, it's really annoying having things look like someone rushed through it. It's hard to fix it once that happens.

[@jonathannerz1696]

Home renovations always take longer than expected. A friend of mine just bought a house, and we spend 3 hours just doing quarter round, which is the easiest thing to do. You got this Jordan! Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help. That’s what family and friends are for, and many hands make the load light. We’re pulling for you man!

[@BoliviaBrookelynn]

These videos encourage me immensely. When I don't make as much progress as I would like to in the midst of a project, I can get really discouraged. However, progress (no matter how small) is still progress! You're still moving forward, Jordan, and inching closer to the end of the finish line! You've got this! Thank you for giving us the chance to join you along the way.

[@jonathans1541]

4:55 They say you overestimate what you can do in a day and underestimate what you can do in a year.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Now that’s really interesting

[@lydiabear1490]

Even though many of these tasks take longer than you wanted/expected, the craftsmanship looks great! Much more care is put into each area than your average contractors build Way to care for your family and do everything like your doing it into the Lord

[@AlphaphenomenonGaming]

This is the freaking coolest series! I want a resolution at the 'building a house' videos but I loved the dog house in a hill videos and the porch videos and these DIY HGTV style videos are VERY COOL to me and I could watch hours of this and be happy. Film more projects after this Jordan, you are a great commentator when is why your podcast was always satisfying to listen to as well.

[@rebeccaessink2357]

You’re doing great, Jordan! The craftsmanship is impressive!! Look at how far you’ve come! A labor of love for your family for sure. Keep going!

[@AngelVids7]

Every step you take is one step closer to your goal. Great work Jordan!

[@thenuttyishq606]

I have watched your videos for years but rarely commented. Now I feel like I need to every video! Keep up the great work!

[@PookysMom6]

I'm sure Sara will forgive you if you don't quite hit your goal... That said, I think you're going to do it! You've made so much progress from video one until now. You've got this! Tu peux le faire

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

This comment made me practice French and I thank you for it.

[@setfree2serve]

This series has been such an encouragement! After getting me dream job (teaching middle school) I had found myself neglecting everything else. My room remained a disaster, my car was a mess, and I felt it in my soul! 😅 This has inspired me to do a little every day and maintain an cleanliness and order (even outside of my classroom).

[@ashleew8608]

I look forward to these videos every week! I love seeing all the progress and the way you edit the footage is so entertaining. You have such a talent for telling a story, I feel like I am watching this basement come to life!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Dang, thank you so much!

[@valerielinares2068]

Jordan, keep going! You're doing better than you think. You have a son and wife to look after and consider. Give yourself grace. Just keep doing what you're able to do. Even if you're not done by your deadline, keep going. You can do this!

[@aurorap.7578]

The more experience you have the faster it goes. Tasks seem so simple but it just eats up your time. I have the same frustrations when I'm doing almost anything. I often ask God for help, to give me energy, efficiency and good time awareness. You've done great, you've accomplished a lot. Keep it up! We're rooting and praying for you!

[@annathompson3034]

We’re here for you, Jordan! We believe in you!

[@justhereforthetea0.0]

I've also felt like I'm flopping on my goals for my projects. Your videos are motivating! Keep going. In the years to come, it won't matter if it was all done September 30th or the end of the year. Your family will have a home that you put hard work and dedication into. Nice work!

[@jackworraps3038]

All of this really hits home. I'm attempting to build a cover of a song as a gift in less than 30 days now. It's a complete genre switch too, which I've never done before. Man, I'm so appreciative of the inspiration you're bringing me. I'm off to go work on it right now. Have a good week, Jordan.

[@corbinmadden9674]

Bro, 10 sec tidy got me rolling 😂😂 that was my show as a kid 🔥 I have learned so much from you it’s insane

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I remember being a little kid and for some reason each year getting excited that my age was corresponding with the numbers on her carpet clock. I wondered what I would do when I was 13 and my age wasn’t on the clock anymore. I stopped watching the show by then so I never had that existential crisis.

[@igamergirl14]

"Try longer buddy boy" That is strangely motivational out of context. I think it's the human condition to think they can do more than they actual can in any amount of time. At least you are trying to work on it every day which helps! I was able to edit a large chunk of my story and I'm aiming to begin actual writing again by about this time next week. But we'll see in terms of performance how that shakes out!!

[@gabrielmedeiros987]

Great job Jordan! Day by day you're making progress, not only in the basement, but in your determination too. I believe you can do it all in the 17 days left!

[@emmadawn]

I love the music for this series!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Felt it needed 80s for some reason when editing Hahaha

[@elizabethwiersum1628]

Great basement! You and your family will reap the benefits all your hard work for years!!! Keep going!!

[@sarahb2344]

You've got this Jordan! We believe in you! I have been painting a feature wall for my bedroom wall and there has been some challenges along the way. So basically, I had to sand the wall, then do some puttying and more sanding, then I put two coats of primer and two coats of paint, and then I pulled off the painters tape that I had put on the wall next to it and it pulled up some of the old crappy paint from that wall. So now I have to putty over that crappy paint just so that it doesn't keep pulling away from the rest of the wall. After that I have to sand it and paint it to match the original color. The point of this story is to tell you that sometimes things don't go as smoothly as you'd like or they take a lot longer than you'd like and it can be frustrating... BUT! You've been making progress, and putting in the work, and you're doing great so keep it up!

[@emilyjoerger8964]

We are also working against the clock- moving in two weeks and did a main floor Reno from the studs. Husband is mudding and texturing!!! You are doing great!! We are all almost there 😂

[@DeborahDeBoer]

You are doing great! I would so appreciate doing all that work!

[@Ranstone]

"Mud, sander and paint, makes the drywall-er I ain't." You must let go of perfection, Jordan. Embrace the fast. A 99% perfect job done is infinitely better than a 99% completed job.

[@hopegirl530]

You are getting a lot done, Jordan. Goals are good for us and you're inspiring a lot of us to set goals as well. Case in point, I finished my baby blanket!!!! And started work on my cardigan. Definitely wouldn't have finished so fast and began another project so fast without this challenge.

[@maryflynn5336]

I am loving the weekly videos again! I have enjoyed watching this channel for many years and have missed the videos. As for the project you are doing an incredible job!! It’s crazy to watch how much your grown in skills since purchasing the home. Keep up the hard work

[@friendlyprism]

Don't feel bad about the slow progress! You're doing far more than most people ever could. And the setbacks you face are important - like doing things the more quality(slower) way or spending time with your family. It's truly touching to see how much you care for Owen!

[@colbysnook7430]

Great job pushing through, keep it up! you got this!

[@elizabethjohnson3629]

My husband and I drywalled our basement together when I was 39 weeks pregnant, if I can do it you can do it!!!

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

Way to end on that high note, Jordan! A lot of what you're experiencing reminds me of Ariel Bissett's adventures renovating her old home in Nova Scotia. It's really fascinating to see how each of you are navigating learning all of these challenging skills in doing the renovating yourselves. I am so impressed and you can make this deadline!

[@sjofferreve8054]

Seeing how you measured around the windows was pretty cool.

[@EarthMEK]

Good job Jordan for getting this far along keep it up!

[@samuelbeall3787]

You doing great, I'm impressed your lines are so straight. That your lines were straight without a straight edge when sawing. Something you might look into for speed is for cutting the sheet rock instead of using a saw you can use an exacto blad once or twice over your markings. Then bend the sheet rock like you're opening a door. I think your sawing method was the best method for the window part. As there were a ton of corners. This was just for future reference.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I appreciate that fact! I do know that method and use it constantly, but for areas I’m cutting that are connected on two sides, I can’t bend the sheet rock. I use that method when I have just one side attached and can bend.

[@torithompson8732]

Loved the 10-second tidy! nostaligic

[@KAyLA_K]

I really like these videos!! I like learning how different things are done, but also how it’s honestly about the struggles of actually doing it😂👍

[@SJD36]

Hey, at least you're making progress ! :) It's coming along and think of how far you have come so far! Thanks again for sharing this journey and for making it funny to watch!

[@Gordonius]

Thanks for posting, seeing you suffer reminded me to push and get some homework done.

[@HannahSnowdrop-qt1hk]

This video was so inspiring to me. Great job jordan!

[@lydiaharrison]

Go, Jordan, go! You're making great progress, and even when projects take longer than you expect them to take, you're spending your time and energy on something worthwhile. This will pay off dividends and be such a blessing to your family when it's complete! You won't even think about how long it took or whether you met your deadlines - you'll just get to be proud and enjoy the fruits of your good labor. Keep persevering! It's worth it, and you've got this. :)

[@SweetPetunia897]

My mom has a voice note recording on her phone from last summer of my dad promising he will never hang drywall again cause every time he says he will never do it again because it’s difficult and stresses him out and then he always does it again next time. He’s currently working on an apartment in a metal barn and he’s hiring out the drywall for the first time! I’ve never done the drywall myself but I’ve helped with the mudding before and I think it’s way harder than it looks to do it well.

[@lgcarrol]

with all the little details you are putting into this, I really hope this is y'alls forever home! (like the possible leak shop vac access) great job, looking forward to next week's video!

[@juliafamiglietti6402]

YOU GOT THIS, JORDAN!!! WE BELIEVE IN YOU

[@toric6245]

Cheering you on!!!!!

[@peytonlbeyer]

So as a mom of 3, get Owen used to sleeping through noise. My first needed dead silence, or he would wake up. My third, who has never known silence, would sleep through an apocalypse. 😅 But also, I get it. The fear of waking up a sleeping baby is a fear I have well known.

[@jbsbrickkiln9254]

2:16 every time this music comes on I think of Relient K. 😂 “Isn’t it nice to know…”

[@journeytoradio]

First! Keep going Jordan!! The Lord is with you!

[@JaneDoe-tp9do]

We are getting there too... slowly but surely... 35 weeks pregnant... we will get into the house when we can... finished one bedroom and #2 is almost done... little by little!

[@CriminyChicken]

You got this bro, we believe in you!

[@audreykohler9054]

We always budget 3x the time we think a project should take, and it STILL takes longer.

[@cironefamily2726]

Keep up the good work! Remember slow progress is still progress.

[@faithwalkerstudio7450]

You’re a man’s man brother! I’m proud of you! Keep being a good husband, dad, and man. You’ve got nothing to prove.

[@cybercat9871]

Remember the tortoise and the hare, slow and steady wins the race!!

[@hornblat]

You can do it Jordan! Maybe Sarah could take Owen to a family members house for a few days so you could really get cracking in getting things done, and that would boost your confidence? Having a newborn is so hard I know, but you are great parents and will work it out.

[@asies2023]

One thing to keep in mind: one day at a time. Doing great, Jordan!

[@TheNinjaInConverse]

I feel like *I* need to go do a big project now.

[@micahruse3932]

Looking good! Drywall is such a pain!

[@Ranger52]

Overestimates his ability? More like underestimates the time it takes to do things. I say this cause I am the same way. Stuff just takes time. Don't let it best you. You got it.

[@ruthmariestiegler6044]

You're going to look back at these videos some time in the future and be struck by how far you've come.

[@TheMennomilist]

Of course Sara will forgive you and will keep cheering you on. That's what marriage is like often. I think you need to give yourself more days and grace considering having a baby slows your life down, and should. It is a good thing. You will make the time to work on this! You've made so much progress and I have enjoyed watching the process.

[@TheDarcywife]

The drywall looked good!!!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Thank you! It took so long...

[@chaseclark8492]

you're doing good , your progress is great.

[@danahanlon2265]

I'm just impressed you are doing all of this on your own. I would dare in my house- it would be bad!

[@Albusowner]

As someone who only joined this series part way, what is the end goal? Will this be an extra living room or something?

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I should briefly explain in the intro each video. Yeah, it’s a second living room/play area for Owen.

[@horsesandbruins]

You are doing great! Keep going!

[@zharrietyoder3148]

Great work! What is the white layer under the sheet rock you are adding? It looks like white paneling on the video.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

It was preexisting paneling. Sara just tried to brighten the room up a few years ago by putting some white paint on it. Preferably the paneling would be taken off, but I’m not going through the hassle since I’m not adding any outlets.

[@zharrietyoder3148]

@JordanTaylorVideos The paneling looks good, but drywall is better! You were right to keep the paneling=extra insulation! Lol

[@DoveofGod55]

You got this!!!!!!!!

[@rebeccahmiller]

Thumbnail got me

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

😂

[@Markkos1992]

Maybe Sara should make you pay to legally change her name to Sarah as we all used to remember her. 🤔

[@katinaj6849]

That’s fantastic work! Since you are really trying hard bc of your deadline, make sure to set a new deadline (if needed😉). I would suggest making it short like Halloween or Thanksgiving (u seem to do better as u get closer to the deadline). Anyhow, any work is great work and remember you have to start to finish! So get down there! 😂 Side note: me watching u around the window, why didn’t he do one long board along the bottom and then smaller ones on the sides. 😬

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I deleted my explanation of why I was doing it this way instead of cutting out a small strip for the top. It’s stronger this way instead of having separate pieces meeting in the corners of the window. It cracks easier that way and that joint isn’t nearly as strong because it’s not the two beveled edges of the sheet rock touching. Confusing!!!!

[@bethanylenning7593]

Get it done bro 🎉

[@aaron_johnson]

Started filming my own project (that I've been putting off) last week!

[@rockyrojas88]

You're making great progress, keep up the good work! :)

[@TheDarcywife]

You can do it!!!

[@ability_training_]

You got this Brother! Stay consistent, stay disciplined, and realize that Rome wasn't built in a day. It might take longer than you thought, but I would encourage you to continue to progress each Day, even if you can't meet the deadline you set for yourself. Having children can make things take longer than they once would have. Also, love the Videos!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Dude, so cool to see you on here watching. Love you, man.

[@shinypants4519]

hey pull the trim around the windows and you could drywall that whole wall in an hour

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I want that trim to sit flush with the window itself. With 1/2in drywall under it, it would be sticking out from the window and awkward amount.

[@etheledhrin7098]

You can do it!! Why are you cutting the drywall by hand though? Why not use an electric skil saw? Surely would save you a chunk of time and effort!

[@jdude932]

How come you're putting drywall directly onto that wood paneling/window wall? At first I thought maybe those walls were just concrete but then you screwed into it. Would it have been faster to tear down the paneling and window trim? then you wouldn't have to do such precise/geometric measurements on drywall cuts.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

There was some thin supports and thin insulation behind that paneling. I didn’t want to have to try to redo it when it inevitably got damaged from ripping the paneling off.

[@troublesomecorsair]

Don't you dare reply to this. If you do you're wasting time.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I just wasted time.

[@annathompson3034]

How many times have you hit your fingers with the hammer during this project? 😂 Just curious.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Maybe 4

[@annathompson3034]

@@JordanTaylorVideos Hey, that’s not too bad.

[@ApatheticCrow]

Why even drywall the wood sheathed wall? It looks fine as is. Should have saved that for when everything else was done.

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Wasn’t personally a fan of the look. When you live in a log home and have the opportunity to change things up with a perfectly smooth surface for contrast, it makes the impressive pieces of wood look that much better. I think at least.

[@ApatheticCrow]

@@JordanTaylorVideos I understand, but I would have prioritized the exposed studded walls and that one would just be a bonus.

[@andremarcos8919]

What is in your arm?

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

Pure muscle.

[@lilannegirl03]

​@@JordanTaylorVideos 😂 yes, but what was *on* your arm (the white and black thing)?

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

@@lilannegirl03😂 It's a band to help support my arm while I get over tendinitis.

[@andremarcos8919]

@@JordanTaylorVideos Oh maybe something to mention in the next video, could even be your clickbait. Praying for a speedy recovery.

[@andremarcos8919]

@@lilannegirl03 Thank you for the clarification

[@DinoCuber]

I like how the titles of the videos get progressively more dramatic. Lol! You got this, Jordan!

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I struggle coming up with titles every week. lol

[@Ranstone]

@@JordanTaylorVideos Next title: "My child's future depends on the next 15 days... (Will I McFricking lose my mind?)!!!!" /s

[@defyingravitythruHim]

Can you bring in some friends to help?

[@ashermack2543]

I quadru[;e triple dog dare you to finish on time

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

😂