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[@alisterliddell1316]

As a retired joiner/builder I watch your daily progress with great enjoyment. Some things do make me cringe at times but hey, we all had to start somewhere. We can all sit and judge without remembering we were apprentices once. Having said that, it's a totally different ballgame with you both. I find myself immersed in the way you study and plan things, the reality of living off grid will be hard going but the course you have chosen for yourselves will undoubtably give you a great footing for what's to come. I really can only commend you both in your very hard work ethics and applaud your friends and family for the support they have given. Even with my knowledge of all trades gathered over 40+ years I would find some of the things your doing with water and power daunting. To see a young couple work so hard and effectively together to achieve their dream goal is a pure joy. Looking forward to your continued success which, can only be secured by your diligent push for perfection. An unusual word in house building but, the closer you get on each task makes the next one easier. So, from Crieff ( the gateway to the highlands), in Scotland, I bid you good luck and good fortune. Thank you, Alister.

[@hollandframeshop]

Jessie, my wife and I have been married for over 46 years and have been working together all of that time. When working on challenging projects together where frustration with the situation might develop, I learned to give her a kiss and tell her how much I loved her at the start of the day and apologize in advance if I might loose it during the day. It's good when you both recognize it is only the frustration of the moment and over the years of working together it gets much better. End the day in the same positive way you started it.

[@johnvitale8565]

Built our own house 22 years ago subbed all the carpentry out. Very stressful on us both but we got through it and celebrated 40 years together and still counting. You guys can do it just don't give up!

[@Homesteadhow]

Love that you guys share the full story- good and bad. Also appreciate your attention to detail. Anything worth doing is worth doing right!

[@laptech8272]

The pressure to keep going is immense. If you do not take a break, a day at the most, this pressure will cause either one of you to crack and you will do it big time. The warning signs are there, so, take a break.

[@toddburnside6772]

Love that you show the good and bad of what you are doing. Very interesting and to be honest, that is why we watch. Keep up the good work, we want you to succeed.

[@Markus314159]

thank you Alisa for doing so much editing. I appreciate that you guys put out so many videos every week.

[@kentowens2179]

Jess, you hit a home run when you found your wife! You're a lucky man! You guys work well together. Enjoy all of your videos, and your honesty as you work to solve these little issue that always arrive in building anything from wood. Sometimes, wood has a mind of it's own.

[@byonbill9499]

Sometimes???????????

[@poetgirl7766]

I am amazed at Alyssa, she is a hero, and she is looking tired. Not an easy job to build your own place.

[@theresalind8031]

Simply put. You two kids amaze me. Loving every minute of watching you co-create. As an older person I was thinking of you sitting in this home with your grandkids and feeling the depth of the connection to this home. Way cool.

[@termite2691]

Common sense would say it is best to secure the ends of the RSJ before fitting the mid support posts. Starting with the post nearest the end sitting on the wall was just asking for the other unsupported end to move off line. Also the top of the post needs to be in hard contact with the RSJ. Those 4 little screws are just to locate the top not take the load, needs shims hammering in to the gap between the top of the post and RSJ to make it sound.

[@jamodrummer]

Take that day for yourselves. NOTHING is more important than the two of you together.

[@kslinthesand]

Great work mate, takes balls to be as honest as you are, I cannot begin to fathom the stress you two must be under. Thanks for the video's and keeping us along for the ride.

[@speedqueen5964]

You are doing something amazing together! Keep up with your nutrition, that's where energy and clarity come from. Remember, you're mad at the situation, not at each other :-)

[@McAVITYourWay.]

Don`t be so hard on yourselves, you finished a job that was so important, then got up next morning to see how well you had done to correct things, be proud that you solved the issue! Another big thank you to Alyssa for working on getting a video up after such a long hard day, I love watching your journey building your home, but please take time off, I would be happy to see a video every other day, that at least would give Alyssa a break

[@davidbenji1]

Your beam does not appear to be resting on the top of your post; it is only resting on the corners of the post because you didn't radius the post corners to match the bracket. This could create a potential settling point of up to 1/4" but that beam is strong enough that it probably won't deflect even under the weight of the house...unless you also fail to radius the other posts as well in which case the beam will definitely settle about 1/4" and your floors will have an ever so gentle slope to the middle. Rather than re cut the posts, just slide some steel shims in and your golden!

[@threeque]

It looks like it is sitting on the beam from the other side though. You can get a glimpse of the other side at one point. I would pack those gaps for sure though. I hope they see your comment.

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Get a set of step bits for drilling different size holes. You’ll be really glad you did. MacGuyver philosophy- be prepared to go with plan “ ah oh !” . After 40 years of fabrication I learned to keep a special box full of those “special” tool fix-it things. Reamers, metal cutting jig saw blades, extra common used drill bits, hose clamps, saw file, etc... Great job so far guys, Be safe out there !

[@daverawe265]

I used to work in construction. The owner of the company was (and is still) a good friend of mine. A few times (more than a few), we came to lager heads about a project and I can tell you that breaks are essential. They allow you to focus, which makes work safer. Breaks enable you to focus your attention. Most importantly they give you a chance to stop and re-channel your energy into the work rather than how you or other people are screwing up. Try it, when things are going in all directions but the desired one, stop have some huckleberries, listen to the other persons view points. Then get back to work focused and with a plan.

[@davem5634]

Hi Guys, I really like your videos. What I like is that your are real. You are not hardened, veteran home builders, you are just a couple willing to share your experiences. Critics will be critics--just take the constructive criticism as a learning opportunity and forget the jerks that have to make personal attacks. I think it's hilarious that some try to psychoanalyze your relationship and others expect you to know all the tricks of the trade. Keep up the good work. it will be worth it when you can have coffee in your bathrobes, watching the sun rise from inside your cozy house!

[@andydufresne3635]

Y'all are killing me with the 16th of an inch stuff, lol.

[@sarahann530]

Agreed , 16th of an inch is for cabinet makers . He will never get the framing done if he keeps up this shit

[@byonbill9499]

Yeah, you would think they were doing fine cabinet work in a well equipped shop. It is obvious they don't have the skills or knowledge for that kind of work. They just haven't acknowledged that their biggest short coming is not intelligence and perseverance, it is experience with all the different skills involved.

[@devmike]

I work in Aviation, the vernier scale measurements (.000 +/- .002) have to be exact at 500 mph and 40k ft high :) They just don't have the tools or experience(time) for this construction work - I'll classify them, in electrical terms, as apprentice.

[@merlin9244]

I so much understand what you are going through after having built my own house 20 years ago. This also put lots of pressure on our relationship. I hope you two never stop communicating. It´s essential. God bless you 2.

[@raymondhodge3979]

Building your own house is one of the most stressful things a couple can go through, looks like you guys are doing great. I might suggest you guys set at least a few mandatory breaks to at least have a good snack if you don’t want to take a full lunch/ dinner break. Keep a few protein drinks on hand. It’s easier to stay focused when your body isn’t starved of nutrition. Love the videos and Facebook work.

[@emungai]

I look forward all day for the notification that you have uploaded a new video. Alyssa keep up the good work.

[@jimthode]

For an easier option use your saw mill to cut the kerf for the hangers. It would be a lot easier then trying to use and hold that large hand saw straight.

[@nat5720]

Enjoy the vids, don't let downers get you guys down. I understand the desire to build ones own house and without making it a career it is near impossible to do everything on an expert level, but when it's all done, even the imperfections become beautiful I. Their own right. I haven't built my own house yet, but my current house, only a few walls are original, ceilings and all fixtures have been replaced with probably 90% of the labor coming from me, and it is beautifully imperfect.

[@SteveoAtilla]

You guys are an inspiration! Working through frustrations like you two have can put an INCREDIBLE amount of stress on a marriage. STAY STRONG! This can either drive you apart, or push you together and make you stronger than ever! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!

[@ddd228]

Alissa is a very tough/strong lady. Keep the drama off camera!

[@unclebuck1735]

You have exhibited amazing patience. Your wife is an absolute princess. To avoid total meltdowns in some of the situations you have faced is amazing. Congradulations on the big ass circular saw....you have needed that for a long time.

[@smacinskyjr]

unclebuck I'm afraid that due to creative editing we don't get to see the rage when it rears it's ugly head.

[@hotdrippyglass]

Go Alyssa Go !!! You are doing outstanding work on these videos and it really does show your skill and the effort involved for those of us with some smattering of an idea of what is involved.

[@cecilhuffman7824]

You two keep it together. You both do amazing work. I look forward to a new video everyday. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@o.smallwood4268]

Coodoos for being sincere on what you are doing and the journey getting there. You show it as real as it could possibly be. You two are amazing together, hope that never goes away. Keep on keeping on.....

[@RunaaSteinamrk]

I just want to thank you two for making these videos. My husband and I are going to build a house very soon and we had no idea how to do it. But after watching your videos, we are encouraged and excited to start 😃 and we know a lot more about building a house and many of our questions have been answered in the videos. So thank you 😃

[@byonbill9499]

Use your money to identify and hire honest and reliable contractors, then watch them like hawks questioning everything they propose based on the knowledge you have gained from your research on these and other videos. The actual hands on is too experience oriented to learn on the fly. You can see that just procuring the right tools and products and learning to use them is slowing this project to a crawl. Use your DIY skills for the smaller more personal touches when the heavy lifting is done. Even this approach will be a strain on a good relationship.

[@RunaaSteinamrk]

Byon Bill yes, we are in the process of hiring someone but they will only build the exterior, and we'll build the rest ourselves :)

[@devmike]

Best luck with your project! Keep your tempers checked and your attitudes graceful & you'll do fine.

[@RunaaSteinamrk]

Mike Devyne thanks :)

[@DataStorm1]

those lunch / dinner breaks make you refreshed and after such, a lot more work get done. Don't underestimate the effect of a break.

[@raynall3593]

I have seen even the best of pro crews have their days when nothing goes right and it is taxing on them and they know what they are doing. In construction, days like that happen and you have to do the work, put it in the past and then go forward cause there will be some more of them down the road. You are lucky your doing it yourselves and not messing with subs and the scheduling conflicts that arise there. Heads high and continue onward.

[@PermaPen]

My thoughts are with you, Alyssa! You haven't murdered him, congratulations.....I'm full of admiration for all the new skills you've picked up and for your patience. PLEASE keep nutrition as a priority - for mood if nothing else.

[@ianmcallister4375]

Wow, I am now in a new mode because after watching you guys for the last couple of years I am now making my first comment on your fantastic site. Many many thanks for the hours I have spent watching both of you . Very best wishes. NZ Ian

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

I know this work video is a couple weeks old and you already have the flooring already done, but this may give you some information on why you had some problem with the wood beam. From the video the wood beam was not setting flush with the bottom of the steel beam pocket. The steel beam has a radius in the pocket where it was bent to form that pocket. In looking at your wood beam you did not radius the end of the two sides so you had to cut it short and plane it to get it in. I just hope with all the weight it does not settle and cause you issues down the road from the weight as it crushes itself into place. I suggest that you find a piece of mental the thickness of the gap between the steel beam and the wood beam and hammer it between the wood timber and the steel beam pocket at the top.

[@backyardmechanix]

thank you so much Alyssa, for the constant grind and gumption for placing all your wonderful content here. I'm sure that one day it will pay dividends.

[@sunlover20007]

Take a tip from a framer, throw those stupid wobbly sawhorses away and make some solid ones with splayed legs,and possibly a little shorter too, it'll make your life a lot easier.

[@byonbill9499]

Yeah that's hard to watch isn't it?

[@sunlover20007]

Aye

[@lnwolf41]

Not eating is part of your problem. Taking a 30 minute break to eat and rest gives your body and mind time to recover.

[@StuartGray]

This is a truth. Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Absolutely, you are not being forced to build the bridge over the river Kwai, LOL That 15 min of eating, sitting down and contiplating is also often a way to solve various problems you are facing, let your body nourish itself and let your mind do something else for 15 min. Kudos!

[@balancedben]

It's hard to tell if you're knifing your lines in the video, but the saw teeth will follow the groove of a knife line, which makes following the line a bit easier. It also makes starting the saw a tad bit easier too.

[@jayherde0]

* Knife edge/wall

[@bigbenbarnes2383]

Hang in there guys, dont forget the little things between each other that bind a lovi g relationship and especially your friendship. This is a wonderful opportunity and has given me so much happiness to be able to watch and follow your guys journey. I would love to come out and meet you guys n set on a bucket and just watch the show. Thank you for the inspiring videos.

[@mwolfer1]

I guess my lesson learned is: Measure, cut, fit, measure, drill, assemble, all in one process, and move on. There are just too many things that can move, twist, and magically change, even if one builds with solid materials like concrete and steel. Good luck!

[@garygriffin2119]

A step drill bit is a great idea for that

[@TheSmartodd]

What I learned from my microcosm project of putting up a tire rack in my garage is: 1. Measure all you want, but in the end you'll be off. 2. Let gravity do the work - I set the top bolt on one bracket, leveled the 2nd bracket based on this (not measuring) and voila done. The extra 10 minutes of marking and measuring I did = unnecessary.

[@mark.j.wilson]

I've been laying out industrial equipment for 15+ years. If you set something and leave it overnight. Double check your measurements before you reference off it. I'm always amazed it doesn't matter how big or secure something is it always moves...

[@lickleke21]

I look forward to seeing your videos every night. I find it very interesting. I love both of your scenes of humor. Also you are looking a little sunburned... Also happy that the temp has cooled down for you guy and Alisa (sp) you do an amazing job with the video. Kudos to you both.

[@dmoney1dm8512]

I think you guys should save your wood shavings. When the weather changes to cold you're going to need that to make your own wood logs

[@intermodeltrucker2141]

I missed him wearing the dunce hat during his 15 min explanation

[@flymario8046]

That huge circular saw is terrifying

[@jamesgreen4522]

I give you credit, building a house together even when things go right is very stressful. When my wife and I built our first house, we stopped and took a much needed vacation to rest up and get rid of some of our problems. After that it seemed that most things were easier to deal with.

[@paintingwithtastefromcanva7165]

Thankyou for your videos! You made my husband and I fix our shingles on our roof! I have leg problems but pushed through it and we climbed on our roof and fixed about 20 missing shingles! You incouraged us to be D.I.Y. we cant afford to pay anyone so we did it ourselves. God bless!

[@kevinfinney8849]

Keep after it Guys! Remember stuff moves mock it up & secure it temporarily Keep it all in perspective.

[@getoutofCanadaB4its2late]

Sorry dude. Daddy's B&D saw just ain't gonna cut it. There is a top shelf location in the garage for displaying it in the future. For now, just put it in the storage locker and use your best tools to continue your top quality work.

[@SuperJollyJ]

Chalk it up as experience. Success and failure are impostors. Plans change as new information and issues are encountered. Perfection is for fools. Give yourself props and lighten up, you are doing very well.

[@medengineer0]

All these comments. I wouldn't sweat it man. Being precise about things, especially in the beginning when you're learning, it's all good. Just try not to get too stressed out about it. One question I have though, and maybe it would exceed your lift capacity, but I'm kind of curious why you didn't lift the beam slightly with the backhoe, position all the posts, then lower beam back on top of them? Another thing I didn't understand is why you would fasten the top of the posts before lowering the beam. The beam is held up by those tripods, right? So when you remove that tension, the beam will settle onto the post. So now that vertical tension will be on your screws, pushing down on the lumber. Am I wrong? May not be enough to make any difference, but just something I noticed. The screws are just meant to keep the post from moving side to side. They shouldn't bear any vertical load. But the way you did it, they will. If you settled the beam first, then screwed them in, you'd avoid this. Just thinking out loud here. Don't mean it in a critical way.

[@guyod1]

Its about time you got that 12" circular saw. I would of got that first day.

[@guyod1]

Dont feel bad. I worked many years in construction and when you level posts perfectly come back an hour later and some how it moved. You just have to make sure you double check plumb before drilling holes. But im sure you know that now. What makes a good carpenter is being able to fix mistakes becuase we all make them. Just concider your self lucky to be in a situation where you can take your time. It stops being fun when you have dead lines and are rushed. Find a local kid to pay $8-$10 to kept out .

[@scottre3220]

Keep it up guys. You're doing great and are inspiring the rest of us with your diligence! Remember that old saying: "no plan survives contact with the enemy".

[@Neon_Caveman]

Cut to size. File to fit. Paint to match. :)

[@linexnick]

Thank you for showing the good and the bad days. I will keep you guys in my prayers as you work together to build your home. Love watching the videos everyday! Thank you again guys.

[@RA-sz5tu]

Jesse, when bolting plates to concrete floor, they must be perfectly level, then post will be plumb when fastened to plate, if the base plates aren't level the holes in the plated wont be level and post wont be plumb, framing tape measures and rules all start at 1/4" don't sweat anything under a 1/4" from a 3rd generation retired carp with 45 yrs experience

[@susansharphaynes555]

Lol maybe Bugaboo was living dangerously and he knocked your beam off kilter!

[@tylerclemens6089]

7:43 BUDDY, Use the old saw with a new blade to cut plywood! REMEMBER - use the right tool for the job, in the right way. Run the saw vertically and let the blade do the work & cut going up not down- if it kicks out and the gaurd doesn't close a live saw blade could hurt someone. When cutting going up if it kicks out then the saw hits the ground. Sorry to be a safety Sally, I want to see you finish it. You guys will need a router with a few bits. Those post could have looked like Greek columns or just had a perfect rounded edge.

[@Kevin15301]

One of your best videos. I appreciate you telling the whole story. Make time to eat, perhaps think about preparing many meals that can be frozen and microwaved when you have the long, heavy work days. When I don't eat, no one wants to work with me, I become Mr. Hyde. The relationship is much more important than a perfect post. Also, don't listen to some of these trolls on here. It is about building and learning and helping others that are thinking about building anything. The trolls don't understand that any jackass can kick a barn down, but ......................

[@flotouch2235]

Sorry for the frustration. Bound to happen in a major build. You two are more important than the build.You two are a reminder of what my wife an I did,we had 8 houses that we did together and sold.After 47 years we still have love for one other.

[@byonbill9499]

I'll bet you had and have more experience with tools and techniques then they started with.

[@justinwilliams7148]

You might want to check those shims and blocks you put in the beam pocket. If those moved or squished it would only get worse as time went on.

[@teglho]

Level and plumb beams, pretty important. Straight beams, not so much. If your joists bear on top of them, you can be out an inch and it won't affect anything structurally. If your I-joists lap and you sister them together you can be out three inches. If you're building a house for the first time, I guess you might understand that later. Kinda hard on a perfectionist using imperfect materials. You're gonna go crazy before this house is done.

[@MarkSeve]

My prayers and best wishes for you both. Hang in there, your just getting to experience life more intensely then most could dream of. Enjoy, because soon these days will be behind you.

[@jjfarms8141]

As an electrician we always carry a step bit in our tool bags. Best way to ream out any hole in wood plastic metal plexiglass.do yourself a favor go by it will make your life easier

[@waderue]

jesse , hang in there , now one thing you think about is wood sinks and swells and thing move , so what you did one will never stay that way , so the key here do every thing to to put post in place but should have waited to drill those holes until the day of , but hang in , and if you get frustrated with some thing , take 5 , walk away , do some other then that , some time fresh eyes and thought give us great vision

[@superterminald3827]

As a homeowner I can tell you that you two are going to enjoy this home a thousand times more than I enjoy mine, just because of all the trials and tribulations you did to build your own. Remember that when you're having a rough time, because you both know that regardless of the troubles you are going to build this house and it is going to be awesome!

[@thomascollins72]

Wood is a moving target. Especially freshly milled beams. They will move and continue to move.

[@davidbrown7213]

You both are doing great by any metric! This is your journey and your road to happiness. Easy for people to give suggestions when they care and when they don't it is called criticism. Easy to tell the difference if your heart is in the right place. With that said who really likes I told you so's; when you are living With the cold, muscle pains, long Hours, money problems, planning Problems, etc etc etc.

[@jbgamblin]

Been there, done that. We did 6 mos of couples therapy after our remodel. Never quit. Knowing where you are right now vs this video is maddening due to the fact that this ugly night is already forgotten. GO, GO, GO

[@TheBarnacleBlimp]

Top job in difficult circumstances. Only those who have worked so closely and intensely with a loved one, will understand that powerful emotions are in the equation. Thank you for this video and your honesty. I think that day "off" needs to be taken as, "all work and no play", or so the saying goes.

[@scottdavis1610]

Get yourselves some work-site lights! Forget head lamps..

[@fynbo1007]

Take care of your self, eating your meals. It’s important to get your brain feeding with fuel. Nothing is more important than get your meals, it also get you time to think new solutions when you eating. Thank you for sharing your amazing video. God bless you and your family

[@KTMmarkus]

If they dont use any scaffolding dont expect them to eat when they should... ;P

[@Battle4urBrain]

Thanks for your honest, uncut, example! I really appreciate it!

[@bbrown6057]

I hate to say this because I follow you guys and love your channel but damn, it's a freaking beam. I understand wanting to get it right but at this rate Christ will revisit us and it will be all for naught. I can't imagine how long it will take once the subfloor is on and the kitchen work begins but I will continue watching the progress and wish you both mucho patience.

[@eyesuckle]

Well, He *was* a carpenter. Maybe he could pitch in!

[@anwe88]

I really like makitas battery skillsaw. Best thing about those saws is that, blade stops spinning alot sooner than normal skillsaw, so its alot safer to use. One of the best tools i have ever bought. You don't really need mitre saw, untill you start building your house from inside.

[@JerrysThisandThat]

Great job battling through the problems with that beam. I hope some day you will look back at this task with fond memories of a hard but successful day. Best wishes and keep up the good work.

[@SK-yr4qq]

Remember the first is the toughest, first post .with all the first you two have worked on and sill have to work you both achieved and learned you should be proud!!! This is what they mean when they say there’s a part in this house!!! You two have come so far!! Good Luck!!

[@Prometheus203]

I have a slight concern, your post is not cut snug so the I beam is not resting on the post directly. This means the weight of your home is going to be resting on the four fasteners. A support column should only be stabilized by fasteners, the column should be in full contact top and bottom. The four screws you have can support roughly 18,000lbs before shear will occur, while your timber post is 52,000lbs. So without contact you lose approximately 66% of the load bearing capacity of the column.

[@devmike]

It's certainly not going to be supporting a wench or lift very well.

[@tiglloyd1]

You guys are truly incredible! I see many posts here that could get you down. I also see many posts that can lift you up! What really matters is that you took on a project that most of us wouldn't even consider doing ourselves. Be proud! You can walk with your heads high and owe nothing to anyone, not even the nay-sayers. I love your posts, I love you guys, and it's definitely appreciated that you share this with us! Keep up the good work!

[@Mycouponman]

Hang in there you guys are doing great. Those posts look beautiful!

[@vikingxlord3185]

You guys are doing a fantastic job and stay strong. I think you are doing amazing.

[@waynejanik9668]

Thank you for the honesty I know how it is to work together as a couple. STRESSFUL. Your wife is the greatest. Please wear safety glass when cutting.

[@abrahamyasin579]

You guys are doing great. My hats off to both of you. Keep up the work.

[@1961casey]

Just an idea, put everything together first, make sure they fit, and then drill the slab bolts in last. The concrete is the least forgiving.

[@williamwhitaker5870]

I know you got to do what you have to to get things done. But the bit with the beam saw was several diferant kinds of cring. Glad you got it done and still in one peace. I tell you I was using my 4 1/2 angel grinder with a cut off disk last night. Working on some exhaust pipe on a dump truck and the little devil jumped right out of my hand and took of under the truck. 😲 😲 😲 That was what I was thinking adout watching you with that saw. So be carful it dont take mutch for old Murphy to get one up on you.

[@randygentry2724]

The Makita 5402NA best of the best, 16 5/16" blade-Good for them. That beam saw should cover anything they might ever need to cut, might even be able to mill some lumber with that baby. I am used to the 10" blade beam saws which are a bit easier to use but if you are going to go for it then GO FOR IT !!!. Best of success to continue with you two, You most assuredly take the long way around most of the time but so what? It is your build !!! Aloha from our very happy Ohana in Makawao Maui

[@michaelbeard3192]

I could almost guarantee that your beam is flexing with temp. changes. Check in the morning and then the afternoon and you'll easily have a 1/2 difference over a 40' span.

[@sherrymilhon5377]

Great video.We get your videos at 9 pm central time so we wate all day to watch the progress.Yall stay strong, it is going tobe a great home.. Stay safe out there.

[@newtuthis1]

Keep it coming I love when I get notifications there is another video. You guys make it so much fun to see how a husband and wife can work together. My wife and I have the same relationship with my work from home business she works full time daily then nightly to help me catch up and by 8pm we are pushing each other’s buttons. Keep on trucking cannot wait to see the floor on soon.

[@mats852]

One good (and so cheap) investment is step bits for your drill. Drill multiple sizes, and very large holes in plates and sheets.

[@amyadams3207]

Great job on showing your problems and solutions! I worry about you guys and the skipping meals, the Hangry monster is a real thing. Hunger makes stressful situations easier to get to the angry level. Energy helps productivity and you mind to help find solutions. Take care of yourselves, love the videos and your story. Great job guys keep up the good work and enjoy that day off!

[@revtmyers1]

For those starting out with pull saws, first they are great. Absolutely love using them and to get use to making an initial cut you can lay a straight scrap of wood, like a 2x4, along the line to act as a guide, like many will use a speed square with a skill saw. Just makes it easier to get the feel of how much pressure to use at first and holding it perpendicular to the cut.

[@kevinjohnston354]

I like most of the details, though some I skim over, I know if I need them in the future, I can always rewatch the video. Great work guys. I also like that you are adding the affects of the project on your relationship. My wife and I resided our house together and also felt the affects of the project on our relationship. We got through it.

[@the_mobile_farmer]

Alyssa!! your doin brilliant with the videos they always wonderful quality,keep it up jus wanted to give you some positive vibes.xx

[@VenturiLife]

Never seen a woman work that hard, outstanding effort.

[@rebeccaantram4165]

Even contractors have a weekend off now and then. I know you have a deadline. However, you all need to breathe and relax for a weekend. Great job looking good