Subscribers Expose My Big Mistake! Fixing the Cozy Cabin Disaster!

In today’s episode, I’m humbly admitting that I was wrong and you, my amazing subscribers, were right. While building our cozy cabin, I made a significant mistake: the upstairs decking was installed upside down. You all noticed and pointed it out in the comments, so it's time to fix it and give credit where it's due.
Join me as I correct this error and take your suggestions to improve the deck flashing. Your sharp eyes and honest feedback have been invaluable, and I truly appreciate each one of you for keeping me on track. Let's make this right together!
Wranglerstar PROfessional HOmeowner.

[@racialconsciousness6996]

Humility is easily one of the greatest qualities a person could have.

[@99allthetime]

Morals Ethics Values Principles What made the West great and their loss has brought us to this Weimar reality. Always good to see a youtuber not just be entertaining but a decent man as well.

[@sickjohnson]

Cuz integrity!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I’m glad you stepped back and did the joist flashing, I was one of the guys that made the suggestion. Every deck that I’ve torn apart and rebuilt did NOT have the flashing tape on the joists, and the joists were all rotten on top. Cheers from Tokyo!

[@emolasher]

99% of the comments are supportive and love the channel!

[@Gurra_Gforce]

True, and then when you make a remark. And the man gets mad. But to my knowledge, he doesn't shadowban etc. He just tells you his opinion. That's fair.

[@ShinjitsuKK]

Now and then I may disagree so I may be petty and not hit the like Button! I've followed this channel for years, it's just a man being a man. Us Christians are in short supply in the UK. I wish we had your freedoms 👍

[@twooheightmafia9297]

I agree with a lot of your perspectives, I disagree with some. Yet I still sit down to eat my dinner alone most nights and enjoy watching your videos. godspeed brother.

[@tonycosta3302]

As someone who is impatient when working, I can appreciate the patience you have and willingness to go back and fix things. A lot of time, I just want to play ahead and get it done.

[@noahterrill2748]

Hey Cody! I am a finish carpenter by trade-- when you make the final cut on the exterior boards, I would highly reccomend sealing the end grain with some wood glue (titebond 2 or 3) or some wood sealer. The end of the boards is porous and will soak up any moisture-- this increases the chances of rot and can be remedied by smearing some glue on the ends of the boards. Also-- i would domino or use a biscuit joiner + glue the corners of the picture frame if you can. Cheers and thanks for letting us live vicariously through you : ) God bless you and Mrs. W.

[@atomcraft4067]

Good on you Cody for be open about your mistakes and being humble. By the way, an East Coast man would have put those boards right side up first time.😄

[@pati8142]

Takes a big man to admit he was short on being right….

[@joelneedham5886]

Especially infront of 3 million people, huge respect

[@jeremyaltom1303]

It shows great character. You can depend on a man like that

[@RussWilsonII]

Probably had better throw some of That tape on the endgrain of that middle post! I’m glad you ended up listening to the comments on this one! You won’t regret it!

[@ghostrideri6289]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@Nickeragua5]

Came to the comments for this, was pretty sure I wouldn’t be the only one

[@removechan10298]

I love when you share this: I was talking with my father as i was telling him about a project I was doing, and he said "make sure you measure twice.. " "yeah yeah" "... and cut once!" when I was fitting a new floor in our new build. ... I measured twice. and cut once. and installed it upside down!! I had to call him afterwards... I still laugh about it.

[@spongebob1712]

Respect for not letting ego win

[@Will7981]

I have M18 Milwaukee’s, but I love the M12’s. The M12 line just really gives me the fizz.😃👌🏻

[@DunnKruger]

Takes a real man to admit when he’s wrong. I respect someone so much more when they can admit they’re wrong. There’s no harm in being wrong. That’s how we all learn. Wranglestar is the type of man we need more of in this world. This is probably one of the best channels on KZbin. Keep up all the hard work and great content.

[@Wholesomeday]

Really pleased to see you owning mistakes, it’s a rare thing on KZbin these days and it means we all learn along with you. The cabin looks like a fantastic home.

[@1967JAB]

The time thing....my daughter tackles improvements at her house by herself. She was asking me how long I thought one of her projects would take, I told her 2 hrs but plan on 6. She laughed and said "what?" I told her you'll learn quickly on how fruitless it is setting times for projects, so I guess, then multiply by 3, and it should be somewhere in the middle. A few days later she said I was right...😂

[@markp.5618]

The best thing about DIY projects is you can take the time to install material with the care that the manufacturer intended instead of standing over the shoulder of contractor in hope of getting the job done right. Sorry to have to say that but those who don't operate by high standards tarnish other true professionals. Hats off to Cody for installing the peel and stick flashing with care even though it will not be seen again.🎉❤ These things speak volumes to integrity and professionalism.

[@LHMDFedBoy]

You're a good man, Wranglestar. Being self aware and being humble, having humility. All endearing traits. Means you're honest with yourself and honest with us.

[@mabyemabyenot]

A j roller is great for ensuring the rubber flashing is adequately adhered.

[@dystopic6245]

Absolutely correct.

[@HunterTN]

This has morphed from a DIY cabin to a cabin by committee. I really doubt there's anyone in here who hasn't "finished" a project just to realize they did it backwards and have to rework the whole thing.

[@gearheadted5110]

I've been a Makita man for a few years, but I'm warming up to Milwaukee. I bought a couple of Milwaukee tools recently, including a 3/8" drive impact wrench. The specs are very close to the 1/2" drive, I'm loving it so far. Doing a project right takes extra time, but when it's finally finished, you won't regret it. Cheers.

[@blu2697]

Then once you become a Milwaukee boy you can then become a Dewalt MAN 🤣

[@gearheadted5110]

​@@yo_itsjoshy It's the M12 Fuel 3/8" drive.

[@adambomb7331]

they just announced the Gen2 of that, upping it to 550 ft lbs, up from 250.

[@-Kreger-]

I’d really like to see a carpentry video or 4 of you making the front door. I think that would really put a great finishing touch to the cabin.

[@mikejurnak4253]

AGREE 100%

[@noway-sk3yr]

That would be the very entertaining and a fulfilling experience.

[@bh_486]

He's not a carpenter, he's a Jack of all trades.

[@Robert_H_Diver]

@@bh_486 ok bud 🙄

[@allendorrell9845]

You know, I grew up and worked in most of the trades and have been a heavy truck mechanic the last 10 years. Always use to hear “don’t call me mister, I work for my money” but the older I get the more I understand it as a term of endearment and not a class of man. Keep up the good work

[@_RadioMadeEasy]

I was eager to see how you would handle that floor goof. Boy, can't I relate to finishing a project "upside down" a time or two. Once I know, I can't un-know. Glad you had the chance to correct it without too much suffering.

[@trollindirty8983]

Hello from Canada.Great video. I think I see a POTENTIAL PROBLEM 😬😳. On either side of the deck were you a picture framed it. Were the edge of the your deck boards touch your picture frame. It will look great and it’ll screw down nice into your backing. But there is no support underneath the backing. I have only built a few decks in my day. But I would definitely do this. If you were to jump up and down right where the deck board meets the picture frame it’s a weak spot. Keep being you. You’re making the world a better place.

[@LifeOnArran]

2:43 Try the Milwaukee Surge 12v. Incredibly kind on the ears! I’m a carpenter and pick that thing up more than most tools, such a joy to use. Not bought the 18V Surge but I figured if I need stronger impact, the standard 18v will do but the quieter 12v Surge over the standard is fantastic for first and second fixes, especially inside cupboards etc. Beautiful cabin!

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

I completely understand your frustration with the noise that impacts make, especially in an enclosed space with no soft surfaces it can get significantly headache inducing. However you might consider taking a gander at oil-pulse impact drivers. You get the benefits of an impact drivers speed (Because lets be honest, impacts are just night and day faster for some jobs) with a drastically reduced noise level. They aren't quiet, but I feel in many situations they are worth the small difference from a regular drill for the increased productivity. Obviously you would have to make that decision for yourself as that is a personal thing. Anyhow just a suggestion for you that you may or may not have already considered. Beautiful work by the way.

[@grabo454]

Mt Fuji is truly excellent. Just settling in to my first homestead at Mt. Yamagata. Just a bit north of you, we can see the same mountain if we climb high enough!

[@choosetherightify]

I love that you show the mistakes. Makes me like the channel more. That Mt. Fuji looks a lot like Mt. Rainier....

[@royreynolds108]

An added suggestion is to use a plastic squeegee blade to force down the tape instead of your fingers. It is easier on the fingers, see RR Builders.

[@CJINW]

A roller is the “proper” method.

[@MeadowlarkLogHomes]

Cody, the cabin is looking fantastic. Thank you for representing quality in your work. A 500 year home indeed. Jalon

[@Oh_its_Sheaf]

I agree 1000% with you in the smaller m12s being enough to drive screws. I use them for swimming pool servicing and when it's in your hand 3/4 of the day the lighter battery pack

[@BillB23]

I had noticed both the t&g and the joists but did not think about the joints in the metal flashing. Belt AND suspenders! Nicely done. Recognizing and acknowledging mistakes is part of the learning process. I hope to keep learning until the Lord calls me home. I, too, sometimes need help to see my errors, and we all make them.

[@HavNCDy]

Enjoy your work brother. You live in a outstandingly beautiful place and you cabin is as flash as I would ever want it. Solid real walls not the cardboard walls we have been hoodwinked into living in.

[@BarryHull]

Cody, I agree. Those impacts are ear-damagingly loud, except for the Milwaukee surge model. It uses hydraulic fluid for the impact rather than metal-to-metal. It's nice and quiet. I love mine. Thumbs up, my friend.

[@Peelerusa]

What a beautiful cabin, I enjoy watching each phase of construction. Although perfectionists sometimes get things wrong, its always best to correct them sooner than later. I once completed installing crown moulding in my master bedroom, only to realize when I finished, that I installed it upside down. Since my coping joints were nearly perfect and it was an otherwise nice job, I decided to leave well enough alone. Now, every time I look at it, I grit my teeth in regret. Lol

[@lifeisgood070]

Takes a big man to admit to putting boards upside down. That's why we all love and respect you :)

[@theraid100]

looks like you missed the middle post .. toward the front

[@alexanderfenes]

Almost creeping up on two decades of watching your videos Cody. You have inspired me since i was a teenager. Just wanted to say that I love the videos and the pace. so relaxing and inspiring. Best regards from Norway

[@ubermike412pgh9]

Don’t ever change! I have nothing but respect for you. You show your mistakes and take constructive criticism the way every American should.

[@wallyhall]

Milwaukee do a fluid based impact driver which is explicitly designed to be quieter. Apparently. I’ve only read about it on their website - I’ve no first hand knowledge. But as a someone who uses theirs almost daily - you might be interested!

[@natecarlson6283]

You’re right and they are noticeably more quiet. I love them.

[@vaggeto]

It's called the "Surge" and it is significantly quieter than their normal impact drivers and works well.

[@dystopic6245]

Striving for excellence, sometimes requires some backpedaling. A pleasure to watch you put in maximum effort.

[@rightallthetime4971]

I'm 13 days late but I don't know for sure if this could be a problem and you most likely seen it and realized the center post cap could use water proofing too . I am a steel detailer/ fabricator by trade for most of the last 45 years but my true love is wood working . Please don't get offended from my words , your doing some mighty fine work and I appreciate you including us to tag along .

[@mouse6196]

Being humble is a gift if well received...great job

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Ah cut him some slack he's a west coaster..u can't expect a whole lot

[@blazinggazelle6957]

Starman, we all make mistakes. I've been married five times and they all left me and left me broke too. Life just works this way most of the time for me anyway. I often question who's smarter, me or Sleepy Joe.

[@99allthetime]

5 times.... .... My condolences sir.

[@noway-sk3yr]

5 times that rough man

[@jbx6]

Liked at 1:32 because you’re so humble and honest. Respect. I wish I could be like that.

[@BattleChemist]

Thank you for bringing us along, Cody. The log house is coming along beautifully. The flashing it truly making that a multi-century house. My own deck is warped and rotting... needing replacement at this point.

[@loganmiller4863]

Humility is a rare trait today. Well done sir.

[@DroneWithJohn]

Is there a video explaining the relationship you have with "Man servant" Jeriah? You have some mysteries, but it'd be neat to learn about this one!

[@jimbarrett5930]

Joist flashing?! I’m am repairing a deck and this detail has been nagging me. I shall act accordingly! Many thanks.

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

have you ever thought about going to Meadow lock Log homes and doing a video on what it takes to make a log cabin. From prepping the logs to building the cabin .

[@michaelmcgraw4888]

Could you imagine 300 years from now your future family members watching your videos of you building the cabin while they are inside of it enjoying it

[@pledgegamer]

I just did the same thing last night on my deck. The directions said to use a roller to press it down, but I don’t have one and just used my hands…seeing you use your hands tells me that I did it just fine.

[@ElevenBravOH]

Seems like I just saw you and the boy (full grown man now) making blacksmithing videos 😂 time flies

[@MtnBadger]

My old MSN brought me up with one philosophy, one mantra in life. "There's two ways to do something, the right way and again." 😉

[@rebar-king]

We say in the trades: if it’s worth doing once, it’s worth doing twice! You got this

[@ShinjitsuKK]

As a karate guy. It's always good fun watching someone being humble. It's a life long thing to mastery in anything 👍❤

[@chrischristenson4547]

speaking as a chemist, there is utility in some plastic. For example, your beautiful sealing of the joists with a barrier and a strong adhesive. Everything in its place. I too have a log cabin. it's strength enabled it to survive a flood. It is a great family retreat

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Nice. Perhaps put some flash or tape on the top of that center support post that is exposed. It will stop moisture from getting into the end grain.

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Anything worth doing is worth doing right. dad always told me.. Nice Cabin, looking really sharp. Thanks for sharing you knowledge of PROHO stuff.. you will never know how many people you have helped :) prayers from SE Texas Bear ❤💯🙏

[@budlite8207]

Good idea on the joist flashing. I built countless decks years ago with a 9.6 volt Makita. It worked fine so the 12 volt you are using is good to go, especially if you are using cedar boards.

[@DoctorPrepperMD]

And that tape helps stop squeaks! Butyl tape! I love that you discuss your mistakes!

[@unaffiliated_x9279]

The squeaks add character

[@mikewhitney7345]

Great series to follow, I would love a cozy cabin.

[@TheMissingGooseFarm]

A much quieter option is the M12 Surge impact! It uses hydraulic impulse instead of metal hammers for the impact motion. It makes a pleasant “fluttering” sound instead of a hammering noise. Food for thought!

[@AlaskaWild]

I know Elvie over at Meadowlark Log Homes. Very nice family. Are you going to stain the outside of the log cabin? Just curious. I know they do that for a lot of their clients.

[@user-sk3pi1me2f]

Thanks for taking us along. I always learn a lot when I watch your videos. The company isn't bad either! :)

[@MrRobuo]

I suggest you run a fillet of marine clay or other water shedding soil around the periphery of the foundation that slopes away to prevent water from entering your crawl space and compromising the integrity of your foundation

[@BretteCaldwell]

That trick for the utility blade is awesome! I’ll remember that.

[@johngodwin7902]

Great video. I liked that you were humble. Strong.

[@lostworldvideogames]

Regarding the best chips, may I suggest trying Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil with Sea Salt. 3 total ingredients of Potatoes, Salt and Avocado Oil. They are amazing.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

Here we use a paper type tape for the deck protection. It seems like almost like roofing paper. The asphalt stuff but in a tape roll. I've never seen the rubber stuff.

[@goofynoodle4775]

This is the only dude i know of who can take a tree apart and put it back together, but fancier.

[@papajon-1000]

I’ve been happy with my M12 surge hydraulic impact driver. Nice compromise between power and noise. Less noisy than regular impact and lighter than drill

[@sociopathmercenary]

I have the Ryobi version... Good stuff.

[@ElijahPerrin80]

I have learned a great deal from talking with AI, like Gemini or Copilot and watching it talk with such confidence even when it is incorrect and how it acts when corrected or questioned, the certainty and inability to listen was interesting to experience from the receiver's perspective. I do my best to be courteous and respect it in return and it was fascinating teaching and correcting an AI without concern of error because if I am wrong I am learning and if AI is wrong than it placates me and pretends to care, but does not learn repeating errors and acting like a cocky asshole but receptive, oddly receptive and happy to learn even if the program lacks memory beyond the conversation. AI is worth trying.

[@andyprice4696]

I’ve got a variety of M12 and M18 tools. M12 definitely has its place and Milwaukee sells a ton of it. The M12 installation driver is one of my most used tools. Plenty of power for 95% of jobs

[@KeithJaeger-o5h]

All building tapes require either the roller or squeegee over your hands or just pressing it down the squeegee action actually activates the adhesive with the heat from the friction

[@MikeMiller-rt7dv]

Kerrygold is the best butter! Great building!

[@nospam865]

It would be great to use the "100 Year Windows" by Hull Millwork in Fort Worth, TX. They look like they use the right materials for the right reasons (and a lot of nice wood).

[@charltonheston969]

Hopefully u sprayed that , the termites, old house borers,powder post beetles gonna luv it 🍽

[@murraymacarthur6853]

Fine choice of crisps* sir, Kettle's sea salted are my go to as well. Cheers from the UK, cabin looks awesome

[@professornuke7562]

Had a builder rebuild the back of my house about 12 years ago, when I still had one. As this meant the house had no toilet for a month, I could hire a porta potty, or for half the money, I built an outside dunny. Never attempted such a thing before. Poured a slab, plumbed the sewage, vent and water, framed it with code stud walls, clap board external walls and a lean to roof. Blew the builder's mind when he saw it. Said it was made really, really well. Who taught me how to do timber framing? "KZbin...and I f*&^ed up about 7 times before getting it right"

[@solominded]

7:10 A man of true class.

[@treecrabwill]

We use the M12 tools at my work and I agree, perfect size for day to day work. Too big and they can't fit in small spaces.

[@Kebmoz]

My elbows, wrists, fingers were screaming watching you press that joist tape down. Roll it my good man!

[@nothing0062]

Making mistakes is how you learn. Plus, if you can admit you are/were wrong about whatever it may be, that is a good personality trait.

[@lidlett9883]

Cody I appreciate the humbleness of admitting mistakes and that you laughed at yourself. Unfortunately not many men are capable of it. We always under the same warning in White Salomon.

[@brandonm6052]

Based on a factory rep I saw in a video at a tool show, I appreciate your correct pronunciation of knipex.

[@jpeel2066]

35⁰ N. Never realised how far south you are compared to us in the UK. Great video. Looks good. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@nospam865]

I love my Bosch 12v tools. They are a great useful size for finish work!

[@MrJeffm66]

Wow, the scenery in the background is breath taking.

[@martrix82]

Looks great, and you and the family be safe

[@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork]

Thanks for considering your HEARING. I deal with especially a bunch of older people than I during the week (Firearms Instructor) and that they don't consider their remaining hearing a resource is just ALIEN to me.

[@CrookedSkew]

I respect a man who can take constructive criticism.

[@bski1611]

Oh, I've a fraction of the experience you do, and I found mistakes on the project I am working on right now for our cats. It's frustrating, but there is doing it right, and doing it wrong. Right is better.

[@AIAllar]

Living the dream sir! Inspirational to see!

[@donaldgray5561]

Love it much much better, all critiques from me come from a place of love and concern. Excited to see the forward progress!!!

[@nemo4907]

I've found very few general handyman task that my M12 tools won't handle. Lighter smaller - just right!

[@jonathandesmarais251]

Love the work Cody but tape should not be cut to fit just on top of joist. its designed to go over and be folded an stuck on joist sides this way water does come in between tape and joist and cause rot.

[@TheOutlawedCowboy]

I would paint on some fastenmaster deck frame coating. I sell this stuff all the time to deck contractors.

[@dermotcox-kearns4974]

Nothing to beat Kerrygold butter 😊....greetings fron Wicklow Ireland 🇮🇪 Good on you for accepting your mistakes, it take more courage to accept a mistake than trying to cover it up....