As one of your biggest fans, you are an inspiration. I make my adult daughter watch your channel. I've taught her to do for herself. She fixes her own car, when it breaks down. Finds solutions for her problems. Makes her own way in life. Ppl have lost sight of what your original intent and purpose for this channel was. Never stop, April. Best thing about you......it's your world and YOU OWN IT. Total badass. 😎 Forever a fan.

Very nice! Working as a designer years ago I found everyone has something to say after you've done the work but are always quiet when the paper is blank! Thanks for sharing your projects!

@5:45 best quote I've heard in 2017 "Theres almost not a better feeling out there than being able to visualize something, work hard and then get it done" Whoa! Mind blowing! Bravo young lady!

April, you and your husband are beyond awesome. I enjoy watching ya'll grow together.

Hey April. Missed you at the ATL woodworkers thing. You crushed this build. I'm impressed

That's a wonderful gift for your parents and an extremely well made and durable car port. I would would have had to add sidewalls but then they got what THEY wanted. Great job April...

As a full time commercial nuclear fabricator, great work. I'm blown away by your motivation to take on such a big project. Inspiring stuff!

beautiful job. Steel definitely surpasses all that other material for carports because of its looks and durability. What a perfect and nice job. Thank you for showing us.

April - the Riveter, the Welder, and the Woodworker. Awesome job.

Worked in fabrication for many years, I'm impressed with your skills.

Pro tip, its much easier to paint on the ground. Paint beams on ground leaving paint off where welding will occur and prep surface for welding. After welds cool and inspection is complete, finish painting and touch up any nicks. Beautiful job all around!!

You are an inspiration Miss April and extremely talented

it was great to get to meet you at the carpentry store here in Ireland, your seal of approval on the growth chart I made for my niece was appreciated. keep up the good work.

Miss April, you are a beast! Great job! Computer high 5!

I'm from Dubai and work with some steel structures builders and they always say that steel shouldn't touch the soil 'I guess for rust prevention' and always distribute the steel load. April you need to do the following to rectify this job and make it to last as your parents live: 1. 20cm X 20cm X10cm or 8" X 8" X 4" of concrete mesh to be done at each base to prevent pools touching the soil. 2. 2 X 45 degree support beams to be added to each pool so that the roof load is better supported.

April and Cody, great job period, any negative comments are supplied by trolls, ignore them.

Girl I've said it before and I probably say it again, you are awesome !! The progress that you have made is GREAT!! I love the car port btw. that must have been an exhausting job, even with all the help you had. I know your parents are going to love it and think of you every time they use it. thanks for sharing

it may have been said before, but in my experience, primer does not give a good seal, A more permanent top coat is needed. Loving what you do, cant wait until your new shop goes up.

Hi , I have great admiration for you. Your capabilities and most importantly your commitment to your parents. Your husband gives you the space that you needs for your projects. Full points. Suggestion : What I do when I have this type of projects , I clean the iron materials on the ground, apply two coats of red oxide primer and then two coats of the final color paint, allowing sufficient drying time between coats.Easier on the ground than in the air. When I cut and weld it is only these small areas that I have to recoat instead of the entire overhead structure. That is inconvenient and neck breaking, and you cannot do a good job at cleaning. Love from Trinidad. I like your method of sealing between sheets.

Great job! Just two observations: Primer is designed to be porous so it accepts paint well. If you don't paint over it and seal it from the weather it will absorb water and begin to rust very quickly. The second is I have used many forms of plastic corrugated roofing material and every year they are more and more disappointing. They get destroyed by UV and wind, gosh forbid if one of your pets figures out how to get on top of your structure. The good news is that you did such a terrific job you will have many years of service with that structure. Great work.

I remember when you mentioned in your channel that you just quit your job and decided to go full time in KZfaq. You were just learning woodworking then. Look at you now, you did this project with confidence. You have gone so far already. I hope you will have more shop time soon. Good luck April.

That turned out great! I love the clean look!

Good to see your still doing (stuff)!! Always enjoy your projects. All my friends love your fold down work table...I had to come clean and explain the idea came from a girl in Texas! I was in construction work most of my life so all my friends thought I was the clever one. Never to old to learn. We would have to do car port quite different as l live in upstate New York and we're used to building for snow and ice load! Great job keep it up.

These type of projects, are what get me excited about learning how to weld..🤙🏼✌🏼

Very nice work! I would suggest adding weep holes in your steel though. Seasonal changes will cause condensation internally and cause your steel to rust out from the inside out. Definitely should have some at the bottom of your four main posts.

Miss April, there is nothing you cannot achieve, great work .

Glad you got it inspected, but not surprised, you seem to always walk out all the steps, from dreaming to planning to tools & materials list to finished product. With safety, like a beer after you finish for the day. Great Job.

I know this was a long time ago. But I must say you did a wonderful job on that project and I appreciate your attention to detail. That is what many “fabricators” miss now days

Awesome project. Looks really nice!

You make what you want how you want. You will never please all the people all the time. You don't have to justify anything to anyone. Thank you for your video.

You guys are unreal. You'll tackle anything.

My wife and I really enjoy your videos and in how you are willing to tackle big projects like this one. It looks great! I bet your Dad was proud.

It's always a pleasure watching and learning from you. You have travelled far with your ideas and skills !!! Keep up the Awesomely Great Work April.

Love it! great project and video. My list of 7 'improvements if i did it' (marketers call that proof of engagement) 1. 6" SCH40 Steel Pipe corner columns (10ft $341 on metals depot) and poured piers in small Sonotubes (just a Pringles can or something :-) 2. 6" A36 steel beams for the headers instead of tube. stronger, lighter (20ft $350 at MD) 3. column tops angle-cut the same as the truss pitch so they meet flush. no need to bird's-mouth notch the truss. could also weld in triangle steel-plate gussets in that little gap? 4. scrape out topsoil, level grade and spread quarter-minus sized gravel then maybe a top layer of crushed blue stone for the parking pad. maybe even go 22 by 22 on the gravel pad for drainage and slight ramp in. 5. maybe only one instead of 2 purlins between ridge and soffit but then use 5 or 6 perforated steel 'hat channel' bars (like those used to hold up stop signs) running 90 degrees the other way as your screw surface for the corrugated top skin. 6. run insulated electrical wire in pvc conduit up through the hollow tube to add lights later 7. maybe one panel deep of the plastic roofing on the top of the walls up under the soffits. would offer better 'shadow patch' even when the sun is at a sharp angle. that or trellis or porch type screen. still leaves the sides open to above your head.

You have a great mix of boldness with backup. Smart having your weld inspector brother backing you along with the courage to dive into things you haven't done before.

April your videos and work you do inspires me to do my own car port. I would also like to say those who comment about your skills should take into consideration the attention to detail you perform on every project and not question your projects. Awesome job!

thank you great job . bless your heart dear daughter( not mine but a great one i see) . what a gift to your folks . i am all ways amazed at the projects you tackle love the can do attitude you work with . thank you little miss

Hi April, This is peter from Trinidad & Tobago, I have been following your videos for some time and I must say that you are truly fantastic. if you are up to taking advice, you could have cleaned and primed the material in advance, in that way you would have just had to use your ladder and touch up the welded areas after but that was a great Job.

Very Nice! Thanks for sharing April ! Currently working on a unattached roof for back porch using steel 4x4 as main weight bearing instead of cutting into roof of house using outside wall, bearing support skyjacks. Really enjoyed watching!

April, I always look forward to watching your videos. I think it’s quite amazing you have fans from other countries watching as well. Another job done very well. Thank you April.

Great work on the structure April. But the poly-carbonate will not stand up to a serious hail storm like the one we had in DFW area last week. I have the same material on top of the pergola and 2"+ hail went through it like nothing was there. So, the cars under the carport may not fare well in that case.

That looks very good April! Way to go! Your folks could have a have get together underneath too! What a cool multi use space!

I'm always impressed with the projects you tackle. Watching the video I thought- welding a structural building- wow I'd be nervous for an inspection. Then you mentions you knew someone that was a welding inspector and they check it out. Amazing work and way to address all the negativity before it could happen. Keep up the great work!

Awesome video!!!!!! Nothing better than creativity and family!!!!

I do this for a living and I can tell you that you're awesome!

wow let the haters hate! I think you did a great job on this project. well thought out, well planned, well executed. very well done. great work!

Miss April.. Great job done. I love all your videos on carpentry and building various items. You work like a bull. Hats off to you!!

Extremely impressive, hopefully your family is appreciative of your efforts.

Very nice. I was just at the building department at my county yesterday. I asked them about using my own trusses and sawmill lumber to first build a pole barn and then to build a house. They told me that would be aright as long as "EVERY BOARD AND TRUSS HAD AN ENGINEER'S STAMP ON IT." I just figured that one of the county commissioners must own the local lumber yard, but guess what? No, I think this is just about everywhere. Again. Very nice carport. Just wish I could do the same. If you can not build what you want on your own land without someone else's permission, then... Is it really your land?

That thing is gorgeous!! "Last forever??". . . . the Apocalypse could hit, and that thing will still be standing! Outstanding job, April, truly one of your best!! :-)

That is an awesome carport, won't blow away, love the color, and the matched ridge cap makes it unique.

April, I've been watching you for some time now. You amaze me. I have 6 daughters and you are such a great mentor for women...they can do anything!

Given that I am sure you researched every thing compulsively I still think that leaving primer as a finish coat is not correct. Primer is not designed to seal but to provide a adhesion surface to a sealing coat of paint. Basically the steel will corrode beneath the primer as moisture can go thru the primer coat. :)

April, just as a piece of advice from my own home, consider capping off those open steel beams or you'll have the worlds greatest hornet nest! You have more skill and vision than I do, good for you, this turned out amazing! I agree on the primer being a really nice barn color, also!

Awesome work, April! Absolutely putting a magnetic ground clamp on my list of things to grab.

It’s always best to know your layout and clean your material and paint it before it goes up. Then you have that little area that’s welded to touch up. Great carport.

That was really impressive! The structure is so elegant and attractive. Great video. Thanks ;)

Just brilliant. Sincerely. Talk about a great job, very well done! When the zombie apocalypse happens, please consider coming to England - we will be in grave need of people with such a broad skill base. Oh! And strange to say: red oxide is a hugely popular colour here, too.

Great job April!! Enjoy ALL of your videos! Naysayers are gonna nay-say! You just keep on keeping on and keep the same great outlook. There are more of us that love your work than the boys that live in their momma's basements!!!

I know out there you probably don't have to worry about freeze busting your tubing, but in my years of welding structural tubing there is always a way for moisture to build up inside the pipe. Either rust or busted pipe from freezing is always a concern. One thing I have learned is to make a small (even 1/4 inch) hole drilled at the lowest point of each piece. Especially your legs. The water can drain out before it can build up and freeze/ cause damage to the structure. Looks good though!

April, I could not be more proud of you and your accomplishments if your were one of my own daughters.

if you put gutters and a rain barrel on it, you could hook up a pump so the cars can be washed with rain water for free

Lady, If I were 40 years younger, We could make such beautiful projects together... You do fine work, And with my resume, thats a true compliment. I watched your fence video yesterday, and subscribed today. I will be starting a channel soon, so watch for "Sunset Farms" in the coming months. Buying some land, and building my forever place till I die... Great work.

Heavy duty. Also I liked that you brushed/rolled the primer rather than spray

Dang girl, you are amazing! What a beast of a project and you conquered it.

Good job, well thought out and executed in a top notch fashion. Thanks for the video!

April, I began watching your videos a coulpe years ago for your woodworking projects but found the carport video very interesting. I am building a carport for my son and will be using this design almost to a t. The post are up. About the only difference I will be using r panel to match his home. It will be plenty strong here in Texas. Keep the great videos rolling.

You just have got to love April in everything she does. You go girl, and I know you have some very proud parents.

Hi iam Irish living in Ireland And a coded welder...having a Brother in law as an inspector..means nothing.. listen , good job by the way...

Love the shot of you standing under your almost-done-project! Well done! or is it Weld done? :)

I connect with this in so many ways. Building an awesome car port for your folks, with a newly learned skill at a fraction of the price. Priceless! You rock!

I'm very impressed with the outcome. Great choice of materials and design.

I love how if they wanted to convert the carport into a proper garage with walls, etc that it can very easily be converted. I've seen sheds built with lesser steel stay up for at least 30 years but that one should last until you retire, April :P Love the build and the creative use of down time while your place is organised ;)

When people toss stuff to me, I tell them to aim above my head...works every time.

Great project,I've built a few structures like that an a few cable come-a- longs help by doing the lifting for you ,I worked offshore construction for 25 years we don't lift pieces with out lifting devices. You an your brother did a good job .

GREAT JOB young lady. Looking good. We're going to start building one soon here in the Philippines, my new home, and I will reference your video for the build. THANKS!!

You wanted a very difficult job !!! Wow !! I have a few questions: Why do you need a canopy? If from the sun, then does polycarbonate protect from overheating the machine ?? If it's snow, do you have a lot of it in your area? If it's from the rain, is not it too high a canopy? Great work, thank you for your videos

Going to build a workshop out back ... steel it is! :)

Fantastic build ,great color ,and the matching ridge cap hit it out of the park.

well done job and I am professional in making carport and fabrication but I like the way you build the above carport.

Good job April! Only thing I would do differently is on the end make a cap on the end of the coroner or bees will nest

Oh wow she answered all y'all concerns and bs y'all had and she doing the damn thang now what. Proud of your work April

From one Welder/Fabricator to another..AWESOME WORK ALPHA!!!

Great Job April! Quality build.

my comment on the use of steel was only because it so darn heavy and strong for a carport. but that's because i would go the step up and make it a garage. after all it only needs de sides, door and some concrete to make it that way

only takes a few minutes to move cars and put a table and such in there for a certain occasion;)

I can't up vote this enough. What a quality job!

You and Cody did a great job on that project. great video, and great effort showing the welding skill and industry. keep it up.

In Canada we use carports to keep the snow off vehicles. I assumed this would be for the sun in Texas, but you went with a clear roof. Does the smoked PC provide some level of protection from the sun?

BS"D You are an amazing woman, daughter and wife and on top of that a very talented young lady learning from you a lot. Thank you

Beautiful structure! And, what a wonderful daughter to do this for your parents!

April, great job on the project. I'm sure it will give decades of service. Just one possible caveat. I welded up a couple of gates for our pool area and did the exact thing you did with the primer; mind you this was an iron based primer from Dunn Edwards designed for steel. Loved the color and left it at that. Now two years later we are taking the gates down and having them sandblasted and powder coated. It turns out primer isn't designed to be a finish or top coat. It is formulated to bond with the metal and be covered with a top coat of paint also designed to bond with the primer. Primer has no UV protection components. Please consider getting a color match to the primer color you love and apply a top coat with paint designed for such a purpose. I think it save you the hassle I had to go through just few years down the road.

A welding inspector `is a building inspector not, April, I have always been straight up with you, this project demands diagonals. I love you and your famz too much not to say.

I guess you know they call that person on the ground a "GRUNT" account the sound they make when pitching heavy items. Hard Hat required.

For someone who is new to it u did a great job. Welldone thums up

Absolutely genius and fantastic!!! Congratulations

But how did you put that ridge cap, on the whole length?

How much did it cost to build

This is terrific. You inspired my to brush up on my welding again. Thank you.

in the closing sequence you struck a Rosie the Riveter likeness....BRAVO on the building video!