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[@j.peaceo1031]

You probably already know this, but what gives your videos the edge compared to other people's is that on top of your excellent work is the relentless good vibes and lightheartedness among the crew. So not only do we watch for tricks of the trades, but also for some good ol humorous fun. Keep it up!

[@someyoungguy6990]

Extreme close up so we can feel your pain and anguish as you struggle with a wedge armpit deep under a bench...!!

[@marigeobrien]

I totally agree. Most of all, they seem very real. More real than reality TV. Yay! (Reality TV is so fake.)

[@jamespppyacek342]

Totally agree. No dissing, even when the odd mistake is made.

[@dannyhutcheson9932]

Interpretation: " but my family lives in the city of Santa Maria by the sea in Cuba". I have been watching you guys for about 3 months now and really enjoy your work and interaction with each other, keep up the good work.

[@-_James_-]

Translation: "But my family lives in the city of Santa Maria Del Mar in Cuba." So what do I win? :D

[@anggelogallardo640]

Perfect translation!!

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Well we never came up with a prize… thanks though

[@-_James_-]

@@jaimeperkins9606 you really do read all the comments, huh? 😂

[@8287tjsaboe]

You guys are goofballs, and I would totally love to work with you. As a contractor myself, I know how important it is to have good people working with you. Your channel is great, and I really enjoy the content!

[@nawezajossardprosper8785]

Me too I wanna ask them their secret to that

[@samuelash4057]

Why would anybody destroy a granit counter top.?

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

​@@samuelash4057Yeah , broke my heart to see totally recyclable bench tops being destroyed. 😢😢

[@codygooch510]

Only a carpenter would yank off the counter without taking the mounts off the dishwasher first 😂😂 Good stuff guys. Glad I found y’all.

[@MrDhandley]

I’m really envious of you guys. Brothers working together. Young healthy families and beautiful homes. Living the dream! All the best for continuing success boys.

[@jaimeperkins9606]

I will say I am very fortunate and blessed! Thank you

[@MrDhandley]

@@jaimeperkins9606 …and a really nice guy to boot!

[@jamespppyacek342]

For sure. My brother is the complete opposite of me. He's indoorsy, and hires someone if he needs to hang a picture in his condo. And I've worked with a couple of crews that were fun people I liked to chill with, but it never lasted more than a couple projects. Who you work with, no matter what you do, is super-important.

[@MissHabana78]

The "cuban guy" said that all his family lives in Santa María del Mar. That is a seaside resort with a beautiful beach. Very close is Marina Tarará, which is a town we used to go on school trips. I visited it as a child, until the government discontinued the program and reserved it to treat children affected by radiation from the Chernobyl catastrophe. Such great memories in that place with my mom and dad! By the way, if you want to know more about the Chernobyl accident, watch the minierie on Netflix. Love your videos ;)

[@art1muz13]

9:30 happy wife, happy life. I thought I was the only person/guy that cleaned the floor by hand on my knees, with a towel and soap.

[@johnpusch1376]

I don't always use soap but yeah I do the same and I constantly wring the towel out. Then the towel gets bleached and it's like new! People are way too into all that Swiffer nonsense. Fold up a drop cloth or towel for your knees comfort and do the job right, right?

[@verygoodboy2688]

If you wanna change anything about the cabinets, I think new hardware makes a huge difference. I changed some stuff from brushed silver to matte black in my house to make it a little more modern and it made a huge difference for me. Also, soft closed hinges and drawer pull will at least make them feel like much higher quality I think. Great little weekend project

[@stefandiamandis1244]

I live in MA. and when my brother and I do a Kitchen remodel, we usually let our stone Guys take any existing stone countertops, most times they can sell the remnants and turn them into vanity tops. they will pop them off and take them with them on the day they install.

[@amberkluga8949]

the thing I like the most with your videos is seeing the struggle. watching you wrestle with the wires in the undercounter lights, OMG how many times have I sweated and sworn while putting in a light fixture. I figured it's just my ineptness, but turns out the problem is they really are a serious PITA! Thanks for showing everything; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the funny

[@FernZepeda]

I look forward to your videos so much that I'm bummed out if there isn't a new one next day, but always look forward for the next. Not a handyman myself, but got hooked on you. Thank goodness for that weird assed KZbin algorithm that recommends random videos. You are all awesome, thanks!!

[@ericlapinski4886]

I think you need to paint the cabinets now. The stark white countertop and wood cabinets are an odd combination. But as always your videos are enjoyable and informative. I really enjoy them. I'm only one 'those' commenters.

[@noliftsystem]

I spy the NO LIFT INSTALL SYSTEM! Great video guys. Love it.

[@jaimeperkins9606]

What an amazing tool!

[@emma-eventing]

100% here for the giant dogs and the "sorry about your bush, honey!" commentary

[@stevepowell9215]

Those cabinets painted dark grey would look incredible.

[@genonandre9072]

c'est mon avis aussi marié le moderne a l'ancien c'est moche.

[@zoerochelle]

The counter is beautiful. You guys are so entertaining.

[@jesswu0213]

Next house project painting the cabinets maybe ?? I think that will more matching the new quartz countertop.

[@rgarlinyc]

I'll never get to the stage where I've had enough of your videos, guys - thanks a ton for them!

[@ryanrents126]

Cuban guy said "but my family lives in the city of Santo Domingo" (in Cuba). I figured someone would beat me to it seeing as I'm 100% gringo but I paid attention in Spanish class, lol! Nice video as always.

[@TheWorldsGreatest024]

im in the market of buying a new home and watching this will really have me zeroed in on the little things like this

[@skywalker2048]

Jamie almost read my comment from last week 😄😄😁😁 that "your wife is here" moment was hilarious.. again, love the show and the content... Hope Jamie reads my comment 🙂😊😊

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Oh I’m reading it right now! And I was caught off guard there when she showed up

[@mrfochs]

Hey, for the casement window cranks, they make handle replacements that are smaller, look like large wing nuts. That would buy you some thickness for the bay window platform.

[@brian2359]

Thinking the same! Then some Formica!

[@pulsewound2677]

Yes butterfly t-handles!

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Hey great idea

[@ginnettenavas8011]

You can also glue down a piece of melamine with the same draw of the countertop. It will look like it extends all the way up to the glass. Silicone on the seams will sealed watertide.

[@russellnathan250]

I enjoy your channel, I think this is a good video length too. Entertaining and informative as always.

[@jaysoto1182]

the cinematography of this video was on another level

[@peterwest323]

Save the trouble of cutting holes in your backsplash by using under cabinet outlets. Makes for a cleaner look and easier install all-around.

[@Doogle81]

Hey, I'm pretty sure the same guy built my house as well! So many "well that's one way to do it I suppose" as I've gone through it.

[@Anonymous99997]

I am looking forward to the video from the next guy that replaces the cabinets in 20 years and sees all the stuff you’ve done.

[@Ninja47Monkey]

8:55 funniest guy on the show. You guys are a great team and crew

[@lanapatton8803]

I am not a carpenter, I’m an ironworker by trade. I love watching Perkins brother builders & Ray/Jay videos. You guys are awesome and have excellent work ethic’s. Love Jamie. LET HIM TALK

[@jaimeperkins9606]

Thank you my friend!

[@terrymoser2028]

A flipper in the 80s. It is almost never smooth. A good group with a good attitude sure helps. You men are great!

[@charleskashark108]

You should always set up a laser when installing cabinets or checking them for that matter. The laser gives you one point of reference, using a level is harder and one cabinet to another could change just because of a racked cabinet, they are so easy to tweak and you need more than one level to get the job done, usually a big stick on your long front and back and a 24" for front to back. It is so much quicker and more accurate to use a self-leveling laser, the right tools for the right job lol. Sorry being a pro trim carpenter and many years of remodeling work as well as new construction you learn a few things lol. What's the use of knowledge if you don't pass it on

[@jax3032]

Forgive me for I’m ignorant. Is it possible that lasers weren’t normal back in the early 90s or so? I think they mentioned the 90’s when talking about the original countertop.

[@charleskashark108]

@@jax3032 The laser level was invented in the 1960s by Oscar Soliz who sold the rights and has been manufactured and developed into the lasers we use today. The first self-leveling lasers were being used in 1973 by many construction companies, everything from surveying, and ground grading to leveling foundations/footings, and yes even setting cabinets/countertops.

[@onyxwolfarias6523]

levels are still more accurate to a point until you combine the two into not a self leveling lazer but a lavel and lazer

[@davykins]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn

[@MikeGusFifteen]

I installed countertops (laminate, quartz, natural stone, glass, Corian, etc) for 5 years. We tore out old tops on probably 30% of all installs we did. When removing, we always cut out the front and back piece on cooktops and sink holes completely (like left and right of the holes, front and back). That allowed us to be able to shimmy much smaller pieces of countertop off of the cabinets and out of the house.

[@GoinDownTheRoadFeelinBad]

I presently install countertops for home depot. For bigger tops just cut at the dishwasher with a jigsaw if possible. It contains all the saw dust on top of the dishwasher. Sink or cooktop is my 2nd choice. Also you have to put your level at the 90 between the cabinets to make sure both plans are at the same level.

[@agray8109]

Outlet covers to match the sink faucet would make that backsplash pop. Fun video!

[@MackB12]

Great work. I had a migraine watching this video… very impressive and seemed like a huge hassle. Leave it to the Perkins to transform a nightmare into a masterpiece.

[@69Aliencry]

Your yard is beautiful!

[@electricrenfro1480]

You can always get an oversized faceplate to cover up any Imperfections. Also my family and I spent the weekend in Bryson city/ Whittier area and see why you guys stay there. Beautiful surroundings and friendly people. We came from Mississippi so it was a nice change for us. Keep up the good work.

[@erinkennedy2417]

The 80's called and want their brick backsplash back.

[@draghiai]

Here is a nice tip for the oscilating tool - in order for the blades to last longer you could use a vacuum cleaner attached to it - that will keep the blade cooler. And you should test the festool or fein blades - they are a looot better for wood.

[@MikeGusFifteen]

Also to add, yes fixing the flatness on those sags will help but regardless the installers are going to have to shim. Since theyll be joining together at least 3 piece of stone and putting a full height backsplash on top of it, that means all 3 piece have to be coplanar so shimming is going to happen regardless and therefore there's inevitably going to be some visible shim placement if you bend down to look.

[@SariJane724]

This is the funniest one of your videos I’ve watched so far.

[@toddajmoon]

Looks nice! I always enjoy your antics.

[@aneilaseyiekeretsu]

Your house is a dream house with an amazing view. You're living the dream buddy.

[@Environmenthrall]

That chunk of paint Ray pulled off at 17:10 reminds me of a piece of skin I pulled from a sunburn on the tops of my feet about 16 Fourth of Julys ago. Was a straight up Kraft single.

[@mikeodoski2135]

I have been binge watching the last few days and have come to the conclusion that Eric was born to be on television/YT .. excellent host!! Thank you for all the great content.. ✌️

[@triLiveLifeAndEnjoy]

Translation: His family lives in Santa Maria del Mar in Cuba

[@MikhailScottKy]

For the window cranks you can get an extension for the crank.

[@AustinMark]

So sad to see the old granite destroyed. I was hoping stuff like that got reused somewhere. 😢

[@jacqdanieles]

Heck, even put it up on Craigslist for free. Someone would gladly take it.

[@durk2272]

For someone to reuse that piece of stone unless it's already the perfect size. They'd need to buy specialty tools diamond blades and polishing pads. Your free piece of stone will cost you more then to purchase a finished piece. And you'll probably never use those tools or accessories again.

[@joshuamontgomery4992]

Bring to a waterjet shop and it can be sit into smaller chunks for shelf's or window sills

[@TheKnightrunners]

Pro tip. Those clips on the dishwasher can be removed from the top of the dishwasher and moved to the side. That way you don't need the filler strip on the top. It definitely is a clean look the way you did it though.

[@rockystone7949]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO........THIS IS THE KIND OF WORK I HAVE DONE FOR THE LAST 55 YEARS........I ALREADY GUESTIMATED THE TOTAL JOB AT TEN THOUSAND BEFORE YOU ANNOUNCED IT........SIGNED........YOUR BROTHER IN CAR..ENTRY

[@gregodfather6086]

the pitch of the saw at 22:10 is fitting perfectly to the background music ❤

[@dennissmith5837]

My wife and I love your videos but you really worked to make this one entertaining. Also, do you have Habitat For Humanity in your area? They would have loved the kitchen island counter you smashed. I know t was very heavy but I think Jamie would have found way to get it done. Keep up the good videos and we feel bad about how long you have to wait for product.

[@johnlreim]

I really enjoyed the problem solving and seeing that I'm not the only guy to cuss the previous builder/owner when I do projects. Unfortunately, as often as not, I'm the previous DIY knucklehead.

[@passatgt]

31:55 i had the same issue in my kitchen and just glued down some leftover vinyl flooring, which is really thin but durable. I'm pretty sure you can find this white marble pattern too(or at least very similar).

[@rshoff14]

You guys’ channel is 🔥!

[@leonjo5859]

we here in Europe use roof tiles and on some roofs still thatch. Also wanted to say I always watch you I'm from the Netherlands and enjoy your work! it is nice to see how much difference there is in the houses with you they are wooden houses and with us concrete houses and nowadays the masonry walls come straight from the factory and a pipe is ready within a few hours only the inside still takes a lot of time. I'm an electrician myself and the differences are huge compared to how you do it there!

[@coalacorey]

Here in Germany you can always see if something was built pre-war or afterwards. The old buildings are beautiful and filled with details while the newer ones are concrete slabs most of the time. I don't like the modern style but I guess it's cheap. I have the feeling that the US has way more house styles. Here things like roof pitch etc. are heavily regulated and I pretty much never see things like porches, bay windows, 'towers', or even bigger garages that are made for more than one car.

[@leonjo5859]

@@coalacorey nowadays there are more types of houses but most countries in europe do not have free architectural styles you have to build in the style that the municipality has determined

[@timgleason2527]

@@coalacorey probably because the US has such varying climates; it’s hard to do one-size-fits-all

[@gregday9527]

Live in US, Charleston,SC. Charleston, like many older cities in US { old to us is fairly new to you in Europe), have quite strick building restrictions. If the building is in a Historic Districk, you are absolutely required to follow the local historical guidelines. The larger issue i think is we in US, still have a lot of space to build.

[@jamespppyacek342]

@@gregday9527 / Dude, it's "strict" and "district". Too many book bannings down there I guess.

[@Brian-px7ud]

Looks great! Glad to see you guys still putting out videos while in between jobs. Love the mix of renovation and home improvement stuff. We're actually about to do something similar to our kitchen. Can't decide between quartz and quartzite tops though.

[@zTribalstylerz]

Looks great! The brick kinda throws me off... I'd probably paint it if that was my kitchen.... maybe German smear or just a nice deep "urbane bronze" from SW.

[@franciskisner920]

It was a shame to break up the stone top of the island. Being a scavenger, I would have tried scoring the top before breaking it in half. Once I had smaller pieces, they would have been repurposed as smaller out-door table tops or as hard flat surfaces as was shown with the sink cut-out from the new quartz top.

[@ricardosanfernando7378]

I suffered when I saw that savagery too

[@Bobrogers99]

I agree. It might have been worth the delay to get extra manpower to remove it in one piece.

[@lusoroofing5221]

really liked the changes , looks more modern and bright!

[@c.a.g.1977]

A huge improvement, Erik! Great job, you guys!

[@kjaar45]

Love your channel, by far my favorite to watch!

[@hilux0094]

I’ve had to do stuff like this so many times, it’s maddening sometimes trying to get things plumb and level nice to see it done though

[@BrentKamrath]

You guys are so fun to watch!

[@michealolsen1344]

Beautiful remodel

[@doritleis2773]

Erik will to renovate his Kitchen! The half Team workt, Erik will all have straight this make much Work. But the Best, the new Work plate out withe Marble! Good Work and a Spitz Result.. 👍👌📏 Greeting 🇦🇹

[@christoskettenis880]

I very much like that hexagonal-style window over the counter (15:06). Very nice touch

[@rhondakennedy819]

The counter tops did brighten it up in there. You guys are good friends, always helping out one another. Be kind to one another. Stay safe. Love to all

[@kassandralevingston9874]

Love all the different shirts y’all are wearing. 😊

[@robynelancaster7858]

The kitchen looks amazing and light!

[@kirksway1]

those cabinets are beautiful. I'm so glad you kept them.

[@abenzuoo]

500k soon, and im gonna see that whole trip!

[@graceworx9287]

Looks great and really brightens the kitchen up.

[@kschleic9053]

on the bay window, just sand down the wavyness and refill any voids you reveal with filler, then put down a new layer of veneer.

[@marting.7564]

Your kitchen looks very nice and I really like the Pro Tip that you guys used with the blue tape. I have to admit that I did the same thing with the leftover quartz pieces. I had them make me two cutting boards when our kitchen was done last year. 👍🏽

[@migdaliamaldonado284]

Amazing work you guys do plus. I really like your videos learning a lot

[@leslietaylor1570]

Nice! It looks so much brighter getting rid of the dark countertop!

[@charlessessions7293]

Beautiful transformation 😍 👏 I love the white with silver veins in counter top !! :)

[@randymarshall1267]

I loved watching you Knuckleheads' try to unscrew the disposer mount. Anyone can do this with a little planning. The countertop people do all the real work . You guys just did the demo and leveled the cabinets. You didn't even know that the DW was fastened to the top. Rookies

[@hugouribe1203]

Looking good guys…nice work everyone!

[@sophiajahn9664]

Awesome work - looks beautiful!

[@netposerx]

It always looks so un-safe when watching someone rip wood on a table saw during a sped up video. haha

[@artflorez1568]

That was an exceptionally good use of the work "myriad".

[@boghbayles4637]

Beautiful . Huge difference .

[@kathleenloucks9012]

Hello fellas! I LOVE your videos! My husband and I want to build a summer home in the mountains of NC. and I have been trying to educate myself on the process. Where are you exactly? I am excited to have found you. The thing I admire most about you guys is your exacting work ethic...you do things right. I am not saying you are perfect builders and never make mistakes...but it seems to me, that you do everything you do as if you were doing it for your own mom!

[@haveaniceday23]

I wasn't sure about it until I saw it all together. Looks great and completely updates those cabinets to a whole new level

[@matryan3532]

Excellent job, guys! Love it. Next stop, paint those cabinets!! 👊

[@pamelahousley7543]

Beautiful redo. Great video.

[@texasfred9321]

Ok Erik I had same problem with my bay view window. Took handles off put in cnc mill cut them shorter redrilled hole voila. Jaime help your brother. That look in your eyes when Erik says your wife is here. Priceless. Hand in cookie jar, or bringing more junk to the house more like it. Great video.

[@zTribalstylerz]

haha well said.

[@annettesurfer]

I’ve been slowly swapping out my halogen lights for LED lights, they’re a lot cooler. I too have a large bay window in front of the sink but it’s a pain to reach into so I have plans to replace mine when I get the time. Too bad that island countertop was busted up since it could’ve been used by someone somewhere. I’ve cut down many stone or solid surface countertops using just an abrasive masonry blade on a circular saw. I’ve even repurposed concrete sidewalk slabs using the same method, using a fan to blow the dust away and side doweled rebar for alignment…much like biscuits. I’ve never understood why anyone would pay such high prices for kitchen cabinets when they’re so easy to make. My dad was a cabinetmaker back in the 60’s & 70’s, making custom stuff for the rich in Palm Springs CA while living in Henderson NV (near Las Vegas) but I can assure you anyone can build cabinets, even me…an ironworker.

[@richardhennah7329]

Coming from Wales, UK, the US houses are so lovely and vary so much in style. Ours all look the same. Your house is gorgeous, and that raised deck overlooking your land is lovely. Love the videos, keep them coming.

[@Hardjaxl]

It’s end up really nice. Good job.

[@wahkeen2]

Get a nice piece of peel and stick hardwood veneer for the bay window.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Yes!!! I like it

[@psi23k]

We don't have shingles here in Australia either. Mostly cement or terracotta tiles, or like corrugated iron type.

[@offgridvillagelife]

You’re an amazing team. Your property looks absolutely beautifu. Like😍

[@rharbin1]

Kyle, for 14 days July 2020 my Father and siblings experienced the same exact experience.As I watch your video crying knowing the pain you experienced You have my deepest condolences and prayers to help comfort you and your family through this difficult time. God Bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Tkssa580]

Kitchen looks beautiful

[@ATaylor369]

It turned out really nice!

[@kenbaker1353]

That was funny when you said oh it’s probably just the floor underneath Caven Inn. You guys are hilarious.

[@maxracine8118]

It really does brighten up the space. I did the same thing at my place. I have very dark wood cabinet almost like a brown/red ish. And the white quartz countertop really brighten the space and made it look way better. I also changed hardware for a more modern style and it really helped and only cost like 200$ to do. On another note, here where i live in canada, its really common to refinish/repaint the cabinets. It gives it a 2nd life. You could probably have them painted light grey or event do a contrast with a darker grey on the island and the pantry cabinet/wall oven cabinets. Its way cheaper (here like 3500$ CAD to have someone professionally refinish them way cheaper than spending 20k on new cabinets. Anyway great video and sorry for the long comment, cheers🍻