we are finished building.. (ep.35)

[@luliknits]

The neighbours: "Oh, it's raining, we'll finally have a quiet day without construction noises!!!" Jenna and Nicky: "We bought rain suits!!!"

[@tetedur377]

😂

[@cvawter44]

ROFL!

[@Sahaf185]

I bet the neighbors are excited to not have that decaying mess threatening to fall on them or shedding mold spores!

[@JennaPhipps]

😂

[@jmazoso]

Nicky looks so thrilled in his rain suit

[@wisecanadianwoman]

This is the most entertaining 20+ min on the internet these days. Not to mention how hard working everyone is. I am so impressed!

[@JvOeditorR]

yu're right bro! i'm loving it

[@markymarkvancity]

The YSL trial in Georgia is much more entertaining.

[@tricolore31]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@natasjazeegers8569]

Het was echt te grappig 😂! Goed gedaan samen!

[@Tclans]

I love hard work! I could watch it all day!

[@gracedeptuck5700]

I can’t believe in 9 months you’ve bought, Demoed, got a permit and rebuilt this place. That’s impressive

[@cloudyview]

And that's with being significantly slowed by the permitting process... They'd probably have the roof back on already if they wouldn't have been impeded 😄

[@douglascaskey7302]

>rebuilt this place You're kidding right? The framing's not done, there's no roof, there's no electric, no plumbing, no dry wall, no windows, no doors, no exterior fininsh - siding, stucco etc, no flooring / carpeting, no interior trim, no paint, no kitchen, no bathroom, no lighting fixtures... other than that, the house is rebuilt. 🤭

[@questioner1596]

@@douglascaskey7302 Well, it didn't exactly have safe electrical, plumbing or drywall before - everything was corroded, moldy or leaking. I'd say it's close to where they started at this point.

[@cerasabodski4835]

I can’t believe I’ve watched this faithfully for 9 months!?!?

[@cjpietropinto9293]

​@@douglascaskey7302 structure....the structure. 🤦‍♀️

[@naoconstantino]

First videos of crochet and knitting, now building a house. This woman is really into crafts

[@marystrenke3050]

😂😂😂😂

[@bebeflamand1]

In this economy, one has to be :D

[@belindam3797]

I love that drywall Dave and Nick’s Dad have been coming in and helping you guys out. One day you’ll be able to sit together with your Dads out on the balcony,crack a coldie and reminisce about building your home together.Thats pretty awesome!!

[@MelMc188]

Why doesn’t nicks dad have a special name? Or is that the special name?

[@aloealice]

​​@MelMc188 i think it's "Alexa" but i could be wrong.

[@MelMc188]

@@aloealice oh :)

[@belindam3797]

@@aloealice Yes- you may be right!

[@gysmokates]

❤

[@geekazoid47]

Nick's words of encouragement for Jenna are just awesome. I am going to channel his vibe when I try to work with my wife. Seriously what a good sweet positive man.

[@marystrenke3050]

Yes!!!

[@meltapia5178]

Awwww what a sweet comment

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I live in Asheville, NC and destruction is all around me because of Hurricane Helene. I haven't really smiled in days. Just got my internet back and this is the first video I watched. I have a big smile on my face now because of you two. Thanks, Jenna and Nicky. You guys rock! PS: Please pray for Western North Carolina and, if any of you are able, donate to the Western NC Chapter of the Red Cross. People here are *truly* suffering.

[@jessd3012]

All the prayers for y'all up in Asheville! I'm on the gulf coast where we got a direct hit from Beryl this year. The center of the eye was over my house when I fell asleep that night. We can't even compare to the devastation in NC. We've all been watching the coverage there and praying for y'all. I'll pass around the info on the Western NC chapter of the Red Cross! Hopefully, we can come together and help y'all out.

[@eliamills759]

Your neighbors from Clarksville Va are sending prayers to all in WNC, and donations have been made . 🙏💔

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Prayers for all. 🙏❤️🙏

[@mrspaulsen1717]

Praying for you in North Dakota ❤

[@ariliving]

Ive been absolutely destroyed thinking of the life loss and destruction in NC and im from florida. My aunt lost her home; but the lives lost has really hit home for me. Im so incredibly sorry for what your going through and I cant imagine what it must feel like for your town to be destroyed. I cried at work today talking to a coworker about it. Asheville NC was such a beautiful place that i visited many winters growing up. Im sending a big hug, im so so sorry for what your going through ❤

[@kalu3458]

I’m not only more and more impressed by you two but, I’m genuinly inspired. It’s not like this whole project has been a walk in the park and yet you still take all the challenges thrown your way with good humor and enthusiasm. I don’t think you realize the good influence you have. Not only your ability to make everything work in a positive manner but your respectful attitude towards working together to get everything done. I really mean that.

[@aliasWas]

as a dad - that rae gunn joke was even better than you knew because Rae-Gunn-outfit sounds like german Regen-outfit which means rain-outfit back in english.

[@patrickreuvekamp]

Same in Dutch.

[@pschulz01]

Ray-gun was Australian Break Dancer. This comment is even more funny as (we) Australians have a habit of claiming New Zealand people as our own if they do anything great.

[@lestranged]

@@pschulz01 and if they are terrible, blame it on NZ!

[@resolecca]

@@lestranged which is why I'm glad jenna corrected that in editing

[@jeffking]

Pro tip: When framing a wall with a door, leave the sill plate in place across the door span until after the wall is stood up and secured in place. It ensures the bottom of both sides of the door are in line, and makes it easier to keep the door spacing as designed. @12:47

[@tetedur377]

Long ago and far away, I rough framed houses in California and Texas. Concur.

[@thentil]

True pro tip!

[@noahmarosok8168]

was going to mention this when I first saw it

[@krh007]

Yep hear in Aussie the same - all door openings have the temp sill in place and even if metal door frames are going in they also have temp sill plates tech screwed in to keep the spacing exactly to spec so it is a breeze when it comes time to fitting the doors

[@jonathansage2147]

I already made this comment on a video from weeks ago. Hopefully, they listen to you 😅.

[@rogercook70]

NOTE: from your friendly Safety Lady.....USE YOUR GOGGLES! you can't count your stitches with a splinter in your eye. Keep up the great work....Safety third!

[@alishac5096]

I love this comment. ❤ Take good care of Jenna and Nicky please

[@rahrah5091]

Yes this! I was helping my brother with his beach house. And had a bolt we were screwing in, sheer off. Even with my googles I still ended up having a metal splinter go into my eye. I was able to get it out. But yeah SAFETY FIRST!

[@tetedur377]

@@rahrah5091 Same. I was routing out metal for aircraft wing parts. I had on safety glasses with the side shields and a full face shield. Metal slivers bounced off the plastic apron I was wearing, hit the inside of the face shield, bounced behind my eye glasses, off the inside of the eye glasses, and into my eye. It took a couple of hours to get all the slivers out. Fortunately, several coworkers attested that I was indeed wearing more than the required amount of safety equipment when the company tried to fire me for not.

[@rahrah5091]

@@tetedur377 Glad your safe. My same brother I helped. Had a wheel sheer off his RV. And we replaced it in 110 degree weather in Texas along a VERY busy road. And he got a sliver in his eye. And he did not even know. A few weeks later. He was having issue seeing. And went to the eye Doctor. They found and removed it. The Eye Doctor said another few days. And he would have been blind. SO yeah SAFETY FIRST!

[@rachefindlay-clarke7623]

Also ear muffs!

[@Emilyssssmith]

The entertainment + awe at the fact that y’all are literally building a house is the best combo. Also, the “build a wall” comment about US sent me 😆

[@smiley2477]

I found it funny too.

[@denii7094]

nicky has a fancy degree, a job (i think), is literally building a house aaaand is part of some gaming competition ??? im conviced other people's 24h is a day and mine are not the same cause hooow ?!?! ps. im so exited for that roof!!

[@janicecarey3592]

I want to thank you for leading me to Trainwell. I am 76 and partially handicapped and as soon as I saw you talk about Trainwell last week, I did not hesitate, but went there immediately. I know I have to exercise but just can't seem to make myself do it. I signed up and have my video call with my trainer next week. I already had the start of an at home mini gym but now I am finishing it and hope to get stronger all because of you. Thank you for that and for your videos. I am amazed at all you guys do.

[@JennaPhipps]

This makes me so happy!!!! I hope you love working with your trainer as much as I do!

[@janicecarey3592]

@@JennaPhipps thank you. I will let you know how it goes. 😊

[@kaboombox1581]

After so much deconstruction it is nice to see how quickly it’s going building it back. Good job!

[@abqresident4461]

This is your legacy house. It's the one that will last 200 years. It's the one the descendants will fight over when you're gone. You've insured your place in history. Love and hugs from me in New Mexico USA.

[@kellymeroniuk242]

The healthy, respectful, communication between you and Nick is always delightful 😊

[@rickkloog8973]

Quick tip guys. Leave your bottom plate in place so that the door opening is connected at the bottom with the plate- one solid run of both the top and bottom plate. Then when you put the wall in place you KNOW it’s straight and it’s not a pain to move, then when the wall is nailed to the subfloor just use your sawzall and cut the unneeded piece of 2x4 flush with your rough opening vertical 2x4s. So much faster and more accurate…and not a pain in the…to maneuver into place.

[@murraymakesstuff]

Go Jenna! Go Jenna! Way to make that cutout around the beam!

[@LauraGomez-bl2so]

That was so satisfying!

[@jmsmom67]

Was that not awesome!

[@kimberlylopez3230]

The fact that even the wood grain matched 😘

[@jedidiahspencer3437]

Wow it's starting to take shape now

[@nickyms2601]

The Home Depot ppl should know who are by now! They should all be invested in your channel.

[@livfield9031]

At this point they should go around with business cards with only the name of the channel on it, and hand them out to anyone who asks what they're building/doing haha

[@my.handle.is.not.available]

16:12 when you are framing a ton of walls making a jig to get your spacing saves a bunch of time and makes things a lot easier. Also watch where you place your hand when shooting your nails in. If you miss the stud or hit a knot the nail could shoot out and hit your hand.

[@SkippyDa]

Yeah, having a spacer that you can just put in between the beams is a big help already.

[@tetedur377]

I had the same thought about the nailer. Also, I rough framed houses; can confirm the jigs make things easier, but that comes with time and experience, and working with more experienced builders.

[@jonathansage2147]

Careful with using jigs for spacing the same members in a row. You can end up with compounding error at the far side from where you start. I really encourage you to layout with a tape measure instead, even if it feels slower.

[@amoCirque]

I am not sure how anyone can complain about any of your accomplishments, the only complaint people should have is how short the videos are 😊but personally I am amazed at your progress with the house. You have gone from purchasing a home, tearing it down and rebuilding it all in less than a year, all with little to minimal help. This is a massive success!! I love watching the whole process.

[@amyelizabeth9088]

Who else is in 👉🏻 AWE 👈🏻 of that spectacular VIEW 🌅

[@saucy8104]

jus wanted to make sure u get to hear this if u don’t hear it enough, thank u for sharing yours and nicks journey w the world, despite any opinions anyone has. you both are such wholesome humans and you deserve all the good things jen

[@saucy8104]

also happy to be here from start to finish (whenever that will be, it’s ok ill be patient)

[@myriamlumiosa]

Made me giggle cauz both my parents are meteorologists working for Environment Canada🌦️and even them are annoyed on how often it can be innacurate lol My dad built his own small weather station in our backyard so he could tell us more accurately the weather every day! Haha

[@KevinM23]

Best series on the web. Period. Gives me something to look forward to in the middle of the week!!! 😊

[@hannamarie3757]

I forecast that I will cry out of pure Happiness when the roof is finally up!!!! I am soooo into this building from scratch process I caaaaaant 😂😅❤

[@RichardCockerill]

Wednesday.....drop everything and watch Jenna..Nick and their progress,you two rock

[@plantz_n_paintz]

I woke up this morning, and my 1st thought was, it's Jenna and Nicky day. I just love your videos and your relationship.

[@OlhaHL]

My absolute favorite series on the internet! I’m just living for Wednesdays week after week. 💙💛

[@leahwheaton]

The matching rain suits are the perfect touch 👌🏼

[@gretchencassidy8396]

Jenna building the house!!! It’s like having Rosie the Riveter on the job! You go girl and show them how it’s done!

[@Addicted2Yarn1]

Let's hear a big round of applause for 'The Dads' and their fab work 👏👏👏👏👏

[@yeahright3733]

GREAT job fitting the plywood around the steel beam. That is ALWAYS harder than it looks.

[@CLD3988]

You have a good ear for fun music to accompany your hard work videos!

[@CherryGryffon]

I love how we have all collectively just gone "Wow it's been so long already I can't believe it" and you were still in the tearing down stage, and now within what feels like SECONDS you're basically done and hte roof is coming lmfao

[@HarvestingFaithHomestead]

They are far from done, but it really is coming together beautifully! I have really enjoyed watching them build this house, so cool! ❤

[@brendaclarine2845]

I was originally only watching the short form on Instagram but these long form videos have quickly become my favorite thing

[@katarinas3361]

I don't know you, but I am so proud of you!!! Proud of your lovely relationship, how you treat each other, your personalities, positivity, courage, creativity, abilities, and so much more! Go Jenna! Go Nicky! Love you guys 💕 Hugs all away from Serbia, Europe 👋

[@saywise1106]

you guys are KILLING it!!! who would have thought that two people rebuilding a house would be so entertaining.....I guess you did cause you're doing it!

[@trishstrauss9457]

I like the way you did a closing segment. On the other videos it just stops of a sudden and makes me feel like ive been punched in the gut. A closing clip is always great.

[@agneslundgren4149]

I'm so happy! I asked for exactly this last week and now I feel so seen eventhough it probably has nothing to do with my comment XD

[@traceybell3673]

Imagine when you've completed this beautiful house and are living in it. In a house that you've mostly built yourselves! How satisfying will that be?!

[@danobrien3109]

I enjoyed this one very much you guys. You had me laughing several times, the goofy looks with the matching rain wear, the answer to “ what’s wrong “ when the studs were on the wrong side “ nothing” and the constant 20” throws of scrap that never made the can lol. Thanks for entertaining an old man, love you kids. Hey Nicky fun fact you kids are awesome.👍👍🇨🇦

[@bonniecarlson9543]

Your bedroom is so gorgeous!! Once it is completely finished, it will be awe inspiring and fantastically gorgeous!!☺️🤩 You both could see the vision of having your bedroom in that location! How positive and uplifting to wake up to that breathtaking view every morning and say goodnight to at night. I am so happy for the two of you!! Go Jenna!! Go Nicky!!👏❤️👏 Go Jenna!! Go Nicky!!👏❤️👏 🤗🥰❣️🤙Vancouver, BC🇨🇦

[@larakuhnpires]

My favorite day of the week!

[@melimsah]

God I love your editing choices. Making the hammer gun match up with the cadence of the background music, or having the background music cut out when you miss the trashcans. Just, chef's kiss, good stuff.

[@badcatt-the-cougar-guy-7219]

A framing tip. Run your bottom plate the full length. After standing up the wall cut the door opening out. You can use a Sawzall or that cute little osculating saw. It will help keep the wall ridged as you stand it up and move it into place. as to the weather, isn't living in the great Orth Wet fun. I'm less than 2 hours south of you.

[@tanialee7433]

You guys are amazing. You work so hard and seem to be so skilled at building the house!! I'm sure there is some stressful moments behind the camera but you seem to get along so well. So lovely to watch. Xx

[@kelsiewheeler3219]

Jenna you could make these an hour long and I’d happily watch every week!

[@iphoneography]

Like others here, I'm enjoying this build so much. And the entertainment is top-notch. I keep having flashbacks watching this episode, to when I built a granny flat during Covid lockdowns - well, I built the interior, inside a 12 x 5 metre shed.

[@ASquareGranny]

Maaaan! This fan club is FAST! We are so hooked. I came for the yarn; here I am staying for Jenna & Nick!!! ☺️🫶🏻🧶🧡✨. Also, that view never gets old to this viewer. As Nick says, “Wooooooooooow!” Stunning.

[@cherylbowman5036]

Well done guys! Jenna you are rocking it. You and Nicky are so talented, what a lovely couple❤

[@jdrew5367]

Jenna is the PRO! The Weather person is the only profession that can consistently get the weather wrong and NOT lose their job. 🤔🤯

[@barbfrench85]

You two are doing a fabulous job!!!! Your trip to Home Depot made me excited!!! Big hello to the 2 dads, too!!!!!!

[@deborahdoherty3823]

I am so proud of you both. The encouragement that you give each other is phenomenal. I enjoy watching both of you.

[@krh007]

I am impressed dialing in from Perth in West Aussie. You remind me of myself as non qualified person who completed a major house extension, concrete swimming pool build with a walkout beach area and a waterfall at the deep end , workshop build with a car hoist, bricklaying, floor tile laying throughout the house with new tiles, wooden floor laying, plastering, paving, painting, bathroom fittouts to 3 x bathrooms, laundery make-over, large outdoor wooden deck with pitched roof, a 2nd kitchen build as a dedicated commercial kitchen (for my wife who is a chef), double garage fittout to a high standard, retic instal, fake grass instal and more all on my own and all Council approved as an owner builder projects. I only used qualified tradesmen for plumbing, electrical, gas fitting, concrete pouring, glass instal of windows (i installed all the alloy frames) I saved us a small fortune in the process and now we have a 5 bed/3 bath split level home with a Bali style backyard on a 1,200sq m block (over a qtr acre) which has since tripled in value since i completed all the work pre-covid. So keep on doing what you are doing as it is very satisfying when you master all these various skills yourself by being hands on and watching youtube if you need to learn a skill like i did👍

[@HarvestingFaithHomestead]

Honestly with that view, I’d be tempted to make that entire side of the house floor to ceiling windows. This is such a beautiful home and I’m so excited that it’s finally starting to come together! GO NICK-Y! GO JENN-A!

[@ManzC812]

I think that’s the plan

[@-OBELUS-]

I was happy when I put up a couple of hand towel holders and a dryer vent. Ya'll have torn down and are building a house!

[@felicagriswold7276]

It’s fun to watch you guys work. Brings back many memories of when my husband and I worked on our homes. TFS

[@good_thrifts]

WOW! The progress in this video is jaw-dropping! I am so excited!!! Just what I needed today. Amazing.

[@sewingnibblerbits5641]

Love the matching “ RAYGUN” wet weather outfits. Always brings joy seeing you guys “Twinning” 🤗

[@standup2982]

I was in a Teams meeting and halfway through I was thinking hurry tf up, the next video just dropped!

[@JennaPhipps]

😂

[@standup2982]

@@JennaPhippsI couldn’t get out of there fast enough 😂😂

[@aayotechnology]

I take it you didn’t schedule that meeting. From now on you should block out the time in your calendar if other people have access.

[@standup2982]

@@aayotechnology unfortunately it was a hospital meeting so I didn’t have much choice 😂😂

[@markw5805]

I have watched 1000’s of hour of home improvement in the 45yrs. This is the funniest and most entertaining.

[@biancabm90]

You are all such hard working bees, it's lovely to watch! This house is also your family endeavor by now, which adds a whole new layer of history to it!

[@carried5899]

That view from the bedroom area is going to be so great. You're gonna love it. I'm so excited for you two. I do hope you have the walls enclosed before cold weather sets in too much. That way it won't be so cold on you when you're there working in it. Be safe no matter what and keep those sweet smiles you two have too. 😊😊💞💞

[@ViktorSarge]

The speed things are going back up is really awesome! Looking forward to seeing it buttoned up for the winter.

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Jenna, I am very impressed with your skill and how perfectly paired you and Nick are. I find you both to be extraordinary people. Building your own home is no joke. You guys seem like you get along very well. Man, oh man, did you pick a beautiful spot. Your views are incredible. I will continue to watch you. I watched you before all this became your new DIY. I also loved your crochet and knitting podcast; you are talented and have fantastic ideas. I look forward to your progress every week. It's exciting to watch. I can't believe you wondered if we’d watch. I think we all still do. I bet you got many new subscribers, too. Very inspired. Thank you so much.

[@marieleelee]

Rain or shine you guys are out there working hard!

[@kathyrhode6252]

I love watching you and Nick building your forever home. Love your show🇨🇦I’m from Nova Scotia. Can’t wait for the finished home tour

[@allieb5943]

Shear = falling. Jenna is the best construction translator.

[@8TeC3]

Amazing, the vision is becoming clearer with every wall constructed !! Can't wait to see more and love those fun facts !

[@mansoor3159]

Jenna I am so so so glad that I Have Found your KZbin Channel and your contents are just wonderful and I will always be your big supportive🥹🫶🏻🩷

[@barbara_d]

I'm impressed to see you using plywood instead of the every popular MDF! Keep up the good work!

[@ThePolypam]

MDF is not used for these applications. It is much more expensive and not fit for subflooring.

[@creytn]

the *FWUMP* sound when you drop the plywood around the beam was *chef's kiss*

[@bonrep]

Jenna, I am so amazed. You have learned so much, and it shows in your confidence.

[@creamysbrianna]

@Jenna Phipps and Nick Just a tip for using Forstner bits. 1. Don't attempt to drill through metal as they arnt hard enough to cut metal. 2. Don't ever force a forster bit while using. Less force is more effective. It'll naturally start to cut on its own with light to moderate force. 3. Check the maximum rated rpm and adjust your drill speed to ensure you don't exceed it. This will help them last lomger.

[@Winston820]

The view from your house is so beautiful. You couldn’t have found a better spot. ❤

[@karenwright9123]

Fabulous job!!!The view from your bedroom,WOW!!! That will certainly be worth getting up for every morning!!💗🌅See you next week for Roof!,YAY!!Be safe,stay well!!

[@aliensbunny553]

Jenna, where you are, it rains ALL THE TIME! I'm honestly shocked you haven't had more, even through the summer. We didn't see the sun for 3 months straight when we moved there a few years back and we learned to never leave home without at least a jacket. And we weren't exactly new to the coast before that! If it's cloudy, it WILL rain at some point that day.

[@kyladimitrov8231]

It's been decent weather in those parts this year. It's coming though, my experience is when summer takes it time leaving, fall arrives with a bang!

[@louisarichardson8392]

You guys are really coming along with the house build , great job

[@tauepsilon4220]

21:55 Your view is really priceless! For building and living there.

[@lenkspenk13]

We need Nick merch that is a silhouette if Nick and the words “woooooow” coming out of his mouth

[@ArcticFoxx85.]

IT's really coming together

[@nataliehawkins9585]

Never clicked so fast in my life for a KZbin video 😂

[@kathrinekerns8398]

You guys keep going. Full speed. I hope you get everything done before the winter weather comes. Great job on the walls. Everything is looking so nice. .

[@CityKat369]

You two work so very well together, it’s such a lovely thing to see!! ❤️

[@user-infocus]

You guys are doing a great job. I mostly admire the love, kindness and respect that you have for each other.

[@kaffecoffee]

Go Jenna! Go Jenna!🎉🎉 Knocking out those walls! Making those cuts! Tossing those off-cuts...into...um, yeah.

[@sharonjones-evans4867]

Thanks

[@monicavonr9029]

I'm so impressed of you two and what you have done in a short time. Looking so forward to see your next episode

[@jbuck3592]

So I do this stuff everyday and I have to say impressed w u guys. You work together great you’re learning and you’re actually doing a phenomenal job.❤

[@Theallabouteverythingchannel]

someone has probably mentioned it by now but keep your hands far away from the nail gun when holding pieces together, if the nail hits a knot in the wood it can come out at any random spot and go right into your hand!

[@bakerfx4968]

So much progress this week despite the rain! Excited to see the roof! Thanks for taking us on this journey!

[@ViKee010]

I see the vision. Beautiful. ✌🏻🤍🤞🏽

[@mrspaulsen1717]

Thank you for your videos. I am astonished at the amount of work and time you have put in to sharing with all of us random strangers.❤

[@sophiarosep9]

Your guys’ affinity for matching is both amusing and adorable all at once 😅

[@christopherbruder5771]

I love seeing you all finally building and not tearing things down! I’ve been so invested since I saw you guys bought the house. It has been a super impressive process!! So proud of you two!

[@bradleybruvva3021]

0:23 Sounds like the neighborhood sprinklers just turned on.

[@heidi9731]

Lol

[@Artemquartz13]

I'm so glad you posted this, I just got back from the dentist, and this makes me so happy.

[@InternationalSpaceBacon]

The fact Nick was so puzzled by Raygun made me so jealous that I was not puzzled. Ignorance is bliss never felt so true.