WE CAN’T BELIEVE IT - We have a floor! | E2

[@harlanmclain1719]

Wish I could find a women that works as hard as u do bro ur very lucky & so is she u to make awesome team keep up the good work & god bless

[@tabp8448]

One of your videos came up on my feed a few hours ago, I've been Binge watching ever since! Looking good 👍, loving what you guys are doing.

[@tabp8448]

Well, what you did, since I'm watching past videos. 😊

[@marcoedelrolandi4936]

What I find addicting of your videos is the fact that it seems to be watching two kids on Christmas morning (in a good way). I’m sure there must be challenging moments, but what comes out of these videos is always positive, constructive and, why not, cheerful. Keep up the great work, it’s really great to see you guys working your way step by step to realize your dream.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It can overwhelming to work and film daily, but then we remember how much fun it has been sharing this adventure with you!

[@renem6441]

It’s not a notepad!! It is CAD !!! Cardboard aided design!!! Wow you been hard at work!! Impressive

[@orlandovazquez2915]

Just a couple of kids at heart, couldn't resist some shadow puppet Shinanigans 🤣.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

😉

[@The_Beast_666]

OMFG OMFG 13:44 dove and 13:48 bunny were amazing! Courtney is a brilliant shadow puppeteer!

[@hillbilly8391]

Wonderful job. Here in the tropics we like 9 or 10 foot ceilings. But 8 feet are good for cold weather..heating in never cheap. Such a well done job...

[@Bradsroad]

I know this is 6 months ago but i'm lovin' your build, i'm in the first phase of my dream home and finding your channel has poured more inspiration into my plan.....your video is easy to follow and understand on a beginner level and looking forward to the next episodes.....good jobs guys! (thumbs up)

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for following along. Good luck on your build!

[@wanttoplae]

Just got to accept the fact that you just need to hit like button the minute the video starts. Don’t even have to watch it all the way through to know that it’s going to be awesome!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

☺️

[@wcresponder]

If you guys don't pace yourself's you'll have a community built before next spring. Well done.

[@davidjackman5773]

The jig for setting the joist hangers is a stroke of genius! At the ripe young age of 76 I am learning a lot from you kids. Y'all rock!

[@michaelraabe3401]

Yes, always crown your joists. Crown up! When doing wall framing, the same thing applies, crown your studs so that they are all bowed in the same direction. Your sheet rock will end up less wavy.

[@meirionevans5137]

Standing at your balcony window for 1st time, priceless. Remember the fun you had hoisting that up?

[@DowntoEarthThinkingcom]

It is Sunday and I watched all of your videos today. I was very intigued at the beginning and then started to realize what you are doing is exactly what I did for many years Including the repairs on the various equipment. Like replacing the entire undercarrige on and EX 200 excavator in the field and another time replacing 2 hydraulic pumps in the field on job sites on another EX 200. I am proud of you guys for being such hard workers and so motivated to get stuff done. You took on all the challenges and were not afraid of facing life as it really is. You are definitely not snow flakes ! Keep on keeping on and it does get much better, good on ya ! Very cool indeed.

[@allanmoulton3745]

There is a crown in the floor joists. The crown always faces up. Then when it says a little it levels out.

[@sceneanuerebelrebel9244]

ALRIGHT !! , YOU GUYS way to go..for some quick work lights try the flood lights that go on the truck work lites 12v and almost day time Ac cord converted to 12v plugs,and piece of 1/2 or 3/4 conduit for crossbar bracket ,your big orange clamps should work for placement ..

[@DJMmaker]

I know it's useless commenting from the future, but if you build any other structures like this, consider strapping a bunch of wide-angle worklights to the rafters as soon as practical. That way right off the bat you can have bright light everywhere throughout the workspace at the flick of a switch.

[@ericfaley9019]

Huge progress is definitely the word. Im thinking there will be a small bathroom area and kitchen! Most likely you’ll have a well drilled for water? Heating propane portable tanks? Electric going solar?

[@Qwiv]

Good Job Guys. Now get those stairs built. Will SAVE SAVE SAVE you on energy and time.

[@buckcannon1811]

We’ve suffered enough Courtney! No more! Safety first ok! 😂😂😂

[@AmbitionStrikes]

😉

[@buckcannon1811]

@@AmbitionStrikes ,😂😂😂

[@dianahoward2606]

Magnets for dropped screws. Loved 🥰 the silloette effect! A clothesline run for Boone would be super! So gratifying to watch your teamwork and accomplishments. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@bryanstaten5585]

Y'all are a great team accomplishing great things.....but sorry Riley, Courteney is the bomb of your team, you have a real keeper there!

[@TheJoeman11]

A pleasure to watch and learn as you do all the hard work! Love the metal T connection supports.

[@Dekn33s]

When you said Simpson screws I thought homer, Bart and marge would be painted on the nails lol

[@AmbitionStrikes]

😂

[@leroybrown7757]

w😲w..GI Joe...ummm I mean the army truck sure had been a lifesaver in transporting materials... seriously tho guys such amazing progress...as they say in scaffolding y'all got that dance floor up like a boss... ☮️&🌱's

[@XRPSAINT]

Life is a continuous improvement project! The Wife and I have been together 24 years and I love watching you!! I love remembering the projects that have made us who we are. Work together, Live together, Love together Grow together!!

[@patrickretsel7048]

Riley’s going to get a time out……jumping off the ladder and dropping the screws….lololol😎

[@AmbitionStrikes]

😂

[@JackHanington]

Currently marathoning through all of your videos. The KZbin algorithm suggested me your shipping container/solar project video 2 weeks ago and I have been binging through your videos ever since living vicariously through you two wishing I was doing what you were doing. Keep up the great work!

[@tjwiersma4406]

The best advice I have next put in the staircase.

[@1607rosie]

Having built my own two story home you learn so much as you go along. But it is a monument to your hard work. Great job folks!

[@markbayer4022]

I have done construction for over 40 years and built 3 new homes for myself before I was 30 years old. You guys are doing a great job. I am jealous of what you have built. Keep plugging away and I really enjoy the videos

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks Mark! 😊

[@GunnyNinja]

A few things I wish I could have said during the build. Put a sheet of OSB under the ladders. Get a sliding miter saw. The joist hangers have a spike that you hammer in to set them before you put the screws in.

[@kimshinwook9162]

멋진 2층이 완성된 것을 축하드립니다 !!! 이 영상을 통해 많은 것을 배우고 있습니다. 완성된 모습을 빨리보고 싶은 조바심이 납니다.

[@davebodine1526]

Korean: Congrats on completing that awesome floor!!! I am learning a lot from this video. I am impatient to see the finished look.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

you should always have a 10 dollar magnet wand to pick up screws and nails

[@klivingstone]

3 sets of baker scaffolding would be an major asset for all your high work. also the outrigger and guardrail attachments would help.

[@livingoluolu583]

You guys totally underestimate yourselves. The progress is quite impressive. Keep on rockin it.

[@jim6335]

btw, palmer nailer works great in the tight spots.

[@johnjr3870]

The screws are so much better than those stupid nails, used em on a second floor too. You will be glad you glued and screwed the floor. People are starting to not glue using screws, no bue no!! Put a rope or some wood outside the slider until you build the deck/patio. Nice work, long days will be the norm during this plus 110k subs!!

[@tammaragill9347]

WAHOOO! Awesome! A floor!!! Riley! You almost gave me a heart attack! 😱

[@gbsbill]

That was amazing, really enjoyed watching you build the inner portions and then adding the subfloor. Well done!

[@rauerr]

The best part is watching you guys work together...

[@snowgo5922]

Love the beam! Project looks professional.

[@bobothree]

Finally? Every episode demonstrate breakneck progress. Great job.

[@NoNo-zd8md]

You two / “four counting fur children “ work so well together. Amazing

[@YusufFalah.]

I like your KZbin content, I'm your subscriber from Indonesia❤️🇮🇩

[@buckroger5850]

Nice 😁 keep the faith and enjoy yourselves. Remember one day at a time and be kind to each other 🖖

[@duanehaaland2287]

My dog is totally answering your dogs barking She can't see the screen, but hearsnthem really well Great project t and vids

[@AmbitionStrikes]

😂

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

That was a lot of fun to watch the affection between you two and how well you work together! Thank you so much for sharing this build on KZbin

[@bobbg9041]

A gap in a floor joist is called a crown. Every joist has a bend to it all the crowns need to face the sky, so when you walk over the floor then want to push down and out. But becuse of the rim joist it won't let them. If every other one points a different direction then your floor won't be flat. It will rise and fall from joist to joist. You should have slighted all your lumber and marked the crown of each one with an arrow pointing up. That way the all lay the same way. You would have a nice flat floor. That 1/2 the barns your apartment 2 story.

[@danhalpert2284]

I found this channel halfway through the build and was hooked. I went back to the beginning to experience it all. It’s great to see how well you guys work together. Since so many comments have advice for you I’ll add my own 2 cents. Most Honda generators take the intake air from below, next time you’re in town, stop at the auto parts place and get a metal drip pan to place the generator on, you will get much longer life from the air filter. Also we change the oil every 100 hours or so. We use Mobile 1 synthetic and a few of our generators have a few thousand hours on them!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

That is an excellent tip Dan, thanks for sharing! We actually have a tray around here that we can use.

[@albeenamelast6620]

I was guessing that there would be stairs under the apartment to get into the apartment and also stairs outside off the deck that is on the slider........... don't tell I want to be surprised!............... nice hair, love the color!

[@MrSupernova111]

You guys are such an amazing couple! The building looks lovely! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@alantorrance6153]

I hope you staggered the sheets so that you do not have sets of four sheets intersecting at the same points. The stagger is needed to help with levels and strength

[@dariusznykaza3449]

Wow ! We are waiting for second floor ! :D I just kiddy :P

[@shackman1306]

Thank you again. Have a wonderful day.

[@VolgaYILMAZ]

Keep it up before winter arrives!

[@Just_Your_Average_Guy]

I can see the look of satisfaction in your faces as you looked out the window of your apartment the first time. Well done, you guys!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

We can’t believe the view we are going to have!

[@patrickjoslin3719]

So happy for you two, just truly enjoy watching your home come together.

[@antondefense3325]

It's been a month since we have seen progress on your build. Your next video should be epic.

[@RayMrRobert]

You two have it all under control. You work hard with joy.

[@mikesiegrist7525]

I would suggest Roxul Comfort-Board in the floors for insulation and will provide sound deadening, fire retardant.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for the tip, we will have to check it out!

[@edwardtodd6160]

Love the beer math notebook! It's the exact same as mine!

[@BCVS777]

You are about to the place where you don’t need it anymore but I’ll bet you could fabricate a lift platform for your excavator. I made one once on a boom that attached to a skidder blade. It was a little wild to ride but it went 25 ft up.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

That sounds awesome!

[@marcbollat1240]

Bravo les constructeurs vous avez fait un truc génial

[@davebodine1526]

Bravo builders, y'all did a smart little trick.

[@papymaxant8063]

Thanks for this vidéo ...❤️❤️ Great job ...🤘👍 You're Amazing ...👏👏 Kisses from France ...😍😍😍👍

[@Marcus_Woodard]

Take a look at the Milwaukee tower lights. Or even their new MX light tower.

[@andersandersen232]

Nice progress. 👍 God bless you. ❤️

[@brentderksen]

A floor!!!!! Thats a good feeling.

[@SI-lg2vp]

Suggestion for your electric outlets. Since you will be using a diesel generator, and it most likely will not be running all the time, to put in a few outlet boxes in the apartment for low voltage DC power. The outlets can be used to power 12vdc lighting for when its dark and the generator is not running. You can get 12 vdc led light bulbs on Amazon to use in table lamps, powered by a 12 volt battery. This will save on not having to run an inverter to run lights. Your solar panels can charge your battery during the day. Glad to see you have a diesel generator. It's the lowest cost to operate over gas, or propane, but it is still expensive cost per KW. Run will clean diesel, and filter your fuel.

[@PWlangford1]

It should be cozy up there 🇨🇦

[@ahorseman4ever1]

Looking good! Well as my old pappy said if you can't see your mistake from a trotting horse it won't matter.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

That is an excellent saying!

[@terrylarkin690]

Now that's cool the shadow knows.

[@ex-engineer6657]

There should be a "Super Like" or a "Love It!" to click on. IMO, After the OSB floor, the stairs would have been next... oh well. Love It!

[@michaelpayne1737]

Great team work you two. Keep it up. Time to pick out your new kitchen cabinets. Lol

[@richardormand3677]

So jealous of you two. Great show!!

[@MikeBabsBC]

If only there was another way to get from 1 ladder to another! lol Stoked at your progress!!!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

🤣

[@꼰대-x2y]

호흡이 척!척! 멋져요!!!

[@michaelchamberlin6821]

Love what you're doing ! 💙

[@bigunone]

Run a string line on the outside of yor beam and you will be able to quickly see when you start pushing out

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Great tip! That is exactly what we did and it was very helpful.

[@bigunone]

@@AmbitionStrikes It is amazing what a simple piece of string can tell you hang it with a weight on it and it can tell you if you are plumb, streched a long a beam and you can tell if you are bowed, above the floor and you can tell if you are level or not

[@carlossilveira7007]

Greetings from Brazil. I finally got to the last video (September 16, 2021). Before, I went through some old ones, from the Container to the construction of the Van. Really you two are extremely skilled. Awaiting the next video of the construction of the house. Hugs.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for following along Carlos! 😊

[@udaypremji]

Now looking good for your staying

[@buckcannon1811]

Could your next project include, “Building Bucks new Shed”. 🤔😂😂😂

[@jzledwards01]

Your building an ancient style of home. Here in England, especially near borders people would have their living accommodation on the top floor and they would bring their animals in for the night as protection from predictors and bandits. Keep going guys. You're an inspiration.

[@SaYeager]

Wow look at you go!

[@richlevo979]

Epic effort to get the floor in. We'll done 🇬🇧

[@tomk1tl39]

Went well......was surprised that you didn't 'stagger' the 4x8 sheets of flooring...BUT you guys did a great job.......

[@antondefense3325]

👍👍👍😎👍🥰!! Outstanding progress?

[@blong257]

That's what I love about you two, you're a work smarter not harder couple!😉 That's why you're progressing faster than you think.

[@nealwright5630]

Looks great! You should always "crown" your joists and place them so the crown is up. That way, the weight of your floor, walls, and such will help push the crowns down to level.

[@geraldlanphere9019]

Ccccccccccc Vg

[@mcoppock214]

Sorry what’s a crown...

[@michaelpayne1737]

I'm pretty sure Riley knows to put the crowns up!

[@bpdp379]

@@mcoppock214 it’s the bow along the length of a board.

[@BoomerKeith1]

Riley is right, this is a HUGE milestone in this amazing project. It literally seems like a couple of weeks ago you were spreading gravel and now you have a floor! Really impressed and proud of you two!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

We really can’t believe it! I feel like it was yesterday when we cut our first tree down!

[@BoomerKeith1]

@@AmbitionStrikes The amount of work you've done since you started is staggering. You both deserve a vacation when you get to a stopping point.

[@jamesr.epstein]

Besides the progress it's certainly wonderful to see a couple like you guys working together for a common goal. Your motto must be "Yes we can". Keep up the great work ethic.

[@carolynslette6073]

Can't wait until the next video! Walls will be up!!! You will be able to watch the sunrises and sunsets from the kitchen table!!! So awesome!!! Great work y'all!

[@lory2622]

I have a Realtor buddy who told me what you’re building… it’s called a “Barndominium”.

[@colejohnson1960]

So stoked you guys are actually doing it. Looking great and making quick progress on it. Your view from what will be the bedroom is awesome. Just purchased one of those drill bit caddies thru your link. I have a similar item that has seen better days and have been looking for a new one. Thank you.

[@bobbaurhyte8281]

Way to go!...framing will go fast now...get your saw up there...

[@bitminerbob6731]

It's bad enough Riley helping building a super cool truck camper, shed and shop but now he's bragging about getting an extra inch haha. ;P

[@garretlewis4103]

The jig for the joist hangers was a good idea. Never thought of it and I have struggled with getting all of this joist hangers right/even/lined up in the past. Hope you found all of your screws and a tire did not find one. If it did, the tire would only be flat on one side. 😀

[@johnlandano4328]

I love all your videos. You are doing a great job and making it entertaining. Keep it up. Have you taken into consideration that your living quarters are in the same building where you paint and cut metal and weld. You should be careful of airborne fumes getting into your apartment with a child in it. Children are very easy affected by toxins in the air.

[@treetopflyersofva2]

You all are rocking it! It took me a year and a half to build my house but I also worked at times 3 different jobs the same week. I am so jealous of your excavator but at the same time that was a very wise decision getting it. You probably would have bought 3 of them renting and you wouldn’t have had so much fun as you all do with yours. Be careful on the build and thanks so much for posting on KZbin what all you get into.

[@chombi84]

Fantastic, you guys are like a well oiled machine. Great to see 👍👍👍👍