Building A Countertop From Scratch

Building A Countertop From Scratch | Weekly Peek Ep302

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2 жыл бұрын

Garen and Ellie are experimenting building with pallet innards (the structure part of a pallet not just the slats!) Stay tuned as they put it all together to make a homemade butcher block countertop, complete with sink and faucet, and install it in their camper conversion van build! Thanks for watching!
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@joellenpaull3294 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you two are raising your children.

@madzabinga8382 2 жыл бұрын

On a side note, Azalea seems to be living her best toddler life building, staining, fly-swatting, goat herding, and supervising. She really made me giggle in this video!

@loro9385 2 жыл бұрын

I see Azalea always closing the doors. (I'm an early childhood educator) She is in a stage of development where her sense of order is keen. Smart girl.

@dqcarol 2 жыл бұрын

Butcher block counter tops just need to be oiled oiled and oiled with a food friendly mixture of 50/50 tung oil and citrus oil. Once the wood becomes saturated, it is water repellant and antibacterial, and non-toxic.

@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 2 жыл бұрын

Do that with the cut out piece to make a cutting board! I bet it could be fashioned to fit as a sink topper. My vintage trailer has that. It's nice I can use the extra counter space while hiding/storing dishes in the sink!

@jaditelady173mary4 2 жыл бұрын

@@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 I was going to suggest a cutting board with that piece too. You can always use one.

@timrice5342 2 жыл бұрын

Not so sure I'd do that oil thing on used pallet wood. Fresh cut wood, sure.

@tiffanyfelkner8995 2 жыл бұрын

Azalea in her overalls is the cutest thing ever!

@otshea 2 жыл бұрын

Its looking great! If you save the piece you cut out for the sink and put a small hole in it, sand it to fit, you can use it as a cover for the sink for more counter space

@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 2 жыл бұрын

Same thoughts here!

@TheCrazyNette 2 жыл бұрын

The section you cut out for the sink....how about sanding it down, sealing it and using it for a cutting board.

@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same!

@mrsjones3742 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@justjanie7252 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thunkin!

@wombbaby6852 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a great seat for a stool

@johnmathis6417 2 жыл бұрын

We love how they let her be apart of everything. She is learning soooo much!

@kevinfinkel5536 2 жыл бұрын

Azalea wandering around in mum's purple hoodie was funny and adorable.

@DbleP111 2 жыл бұрын

That was adorable 🥰

@dandylionriver 2 жыл бұрын

I’m positive that wasn’t her Moms hoodie. It was a bigger child size, if it was Ellie’s it would go to her feet. 🤦‍♀️

@angelheart4498 2 жыл бұрын

The little gnome A hooded gnome Wanders around my home. All you see Is a floating hoidie. Running all over the land You get a glimpse where ever you stand. We have nothing to fear For the animals let her near.

@mravenwing 2 жыл бұрын

Love the beautiful work on the van. It's so heartwarming to see parents including their kids in everyday work. Just letting her run and play on your farm brings back memories for me. Really this is the best way for a kid to grow up. 😉

@sandrajordan8113 2 жыл бұрын

I admire these two. All of the work that they are doing and a toddler in tow. Absolute proof that y’all can multitask and get the job done.

@anitaphillips2613 2 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing Garet & Ellie. And you little helper did an AWESOME job helping y'all.

@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 2 жыл бұрын

So keep the sink cut out as a cutting board or just a cover to fit in the sink to extend counter room.

@Flowergurl2000 2 жыл бұрын

exactly what I thought!! just cut a hole in one end so you can get it out....

@silbug 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 2 жыл бұрын

I did that with a dual under mount and kept the side without the disposal. Cut your veggies and swoop the leavin's right into the disposal. Or just leave it in for more counter space when you only need the one sink.

@thereturningshadow 2 жыл бұрын

Save the sink cutout as a second cutting board.

@maxinegross5701 2 жыл бұрын

Baby herding goats with a flyswatter shepherd’s hook.

@sheliaberry877 2 жыл бұрын

Azalea always stays as busy as Mom & Dad! I enjoyed all of the video - especially at the beginning when she set her little self down to "help her dad make a massive mess." Kingsley is growing so fast; she is so cute! The countertop turned out great! God bless

@mikeconrad454 2 жыл бұрын

I love how everyone is pitching in on the videos while Bree is off with her new husband. You guys are getting more comfortable doing the intros and outros and it shows. Bree made it look so easy haha! The van is coming along great!

@amandamccann8100 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you all always ask Azalea if she wants to help and get her involved! That’s such a great experience to see and it will help her! Also, the countertop turned out beautiful! You guys are so talented! Since Ellie mentioned not knowing what to do with the innards of the pallets, those pieces with the notches (rectangular cutouts) in them, that they worked with for the sink, can be used for building the kids a playground/ wooden climbing design in the yard. The notches in the wood look like they are a great size for smaller feet for the next few years and it will help with the kids development and give them something to climb and enjoy at home!

@rachealsmith5138 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That countertop looks fantastic. The stain was exactly the right color that you needed. Your two little girls are growing up so fast it seems! God bless and take care.

@_WillCAD_ 2 жыл бұрын

The countertop is fantastic. For me it's easily the best part of the van build so far, kind brings the whole thing together and makes it look like a finished project.

@madmex2k 2 жыл бұрын

You could size the sink cut out wood to fit snugly in the sink, drill a hole in it to help pulling it out, it will make a great plug to enable even more useable counter space when sink is not in use. It will double as a cutting board. The baby in the hoodie is a great idea to sell even more hoodies! Perfect model! Those babies are growing so fast!

@herdagriffin1220 2 жыл бұрын

Love your little family,you guys work great together and I love how your daughter is incorporated in everything.you are 2 hard workers.god bless you and your fam.

@robins_corner 2 жыл бұрын

The counter turned out absolutely beautiful! The girls are getting so big! Love those beaming baby smiles! They get it from momma!

@joanparro5777 2 жыл бұрын

The butcher block countertop is awesome!! Kinsley looks like a mini Ellie. Diesel, the gentle giant, is so good with Azalea. I love how Azalea is never bored. Petrol's tail is absolutely amazing. Poofy and colorful. Ellie, I think you get skinnier with each child. Y'all are awesome!!

@eurekacustomconcretellc 2 жыл бұрын

Last weeks video with the brick question, Use a concrete sealer to enhance the bricks natural essence. which with a good sealer will appear brighter and beautifully tie in with the new trim color! Love your work and creativity, with family above all and team work. Truly beautiful guys! The van projects are absolutely stunning guys!!! 🥳 Excited for you guys to get to travel in her soon!!!!!

@pattya1679 2 жыл бұрын

I am so loving this van build. Pallet wood is so perfect and you guys make it look easy. Inspiration for sure! I love how you are involving the babies. Azelea is so "helpful" and she will truly be really helpful before too long. I think it's wonderful that you all aren't afraid to let her get dirty and experience it all!

@loukugler3330 2 жыл бұрын

A pink fly shatter, purple oversized sweatshirt and goats…..what a treat to watch her enjoy life. Oh, and the van looks great.

@alisonscurr4395 2 жыл бұрын

It is hard to fathom you have walled the van, produced wonderful cabinets and fabulous work surfaces out of old pallet boards. It's magical. Love Azalea goat herding in your hoodie Ellie and her fly swat as her shepherds crook.

@thereturningshadow 2 жыл бұрын

So the baby has wrenches in her mobile, she's hanging out in the workshop, has supervised the van transformation... If her first word isn't DeWalt I will be disappointed.

@jupiterannette 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@ninaf6068 2 жыл бұрын

I hope its Milwaukee lol 😆

@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 2 жыл бұрын

I loved that wrench mobile too😂

@markbrown6236 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the wrenches in the mobile, nice touch.

@johnmathis6417 2 жыл бұрын

DeWalt neeeeeds to sponsor them and at least send free tools

@alisonscurr4395 2 жыл бұрын

Counter top looks awwsome, Azalea looked so cute in Ellie's hoodie and fly swat herding the goats.

@tracymclaughlinholmes677 2 жыл бұрын

Van looks great. The babies are adorable. I think the best part is the peach fuzz coming in makes it look like you might have a blonde and a redhead just like the two of you that's fabulous I LOVE of it! As a natural redhead that grew up hating my hair I love little red-headed babies/kids as an adult!

@Coolkem1 2 жыл бұрын

It’s Azalea toddling around in the yard wearing mum’s jumper for me! 🤗

@alanwondergem2105 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw your purple princess walking across the yard I laughed out loud. Great job to the both of you on the counter top. It looks amazing. Love seeing both of your daughters. They sure are growing fast.

@treysgranty5643 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this family is nothin but talented!! ❤️from Tennessee!!!

@StephanieJoRountree 2 жыл бұрын

I know, right??!! Hello to you from middle TN.

@treysgranty5643 2 жыл бұрын

@@StephanieJoRountree back atcha from West Tennessee. My son lives in Middle Tn.

@chefgoldielocs 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys I'm from Memphis! 🖤❤🖤

@StephanieJoRountree 2 жыл бұрын

@@treysgranty5643 Awesome!

@linshannon4480 2 жыл бұрын

That overhead shot was particularly effective; I can only imagine how long it took you to rig the camera. It's always so great to see both girls with you when you're deep in a project. The countertop is really fantastic, great job.

@rebeccamiller3248 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like another Azealia approved project. She is doing great as the project supervisor. Beautiful counter top. Great job to you guys.

@shirleywest7790 2 жыл бұрын

The counter top looks great. Garen and Ellie I want to compliment you both on how well you engage Azalea in your activities! Great parenting!!!

@michellelouise9863 2 жыл бұрын

Love the butcher block counter top!! TopJob! Gorgeous how the three girls wore pink and denim outfits! 💗

@simoneconsciousobserver3105 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you reuse materials and make them look amazing. I love seeing lil Azalea helping. Those girls have an ideal homestead and lots of adventures ahead for them

@DrLoco 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to sylicone the back that's flush to the wall so spilt fluids can't flow behind it ;)

@sharonrhoads2461 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like Garin needs to start on a playhouse for the girls.

@johnmathis6417 2 жыл бұрын

A pallet Wood play house. That sound get a million views.

@johnmathis6417 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh better yet an Earthbag playhouse!

@leaupton5238 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving that van conversion! Garen & Ellie are so talented! & to think all that beautiful wood used to be pallets! Genius! 👏👍

@stevendegonia 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That turned out better than i thought it 'wood' lol When the poly flakes off and you go to refinish the countertop, Please, consider food grade epoxy flood coat as the top finish, But, keeping it clear as to show off the stain you have applied!

@lindaashbrook6789 2 жыл бұрын

I love how Azalea is so independent and not afraid to explore!

@danaowen9014 2 жыл бұрын

Be proud of your counter top and cabinet, the sink and faucet look great.

@jacobsabrina74 2 жыл бұрын

Every time the opening us on and Ellie is in the stair way of the art house with her green bandanna headband and her braids, I just think how beautiful she looks.

@shariyoung4064 2 жыл бұрын

Counter too/sink looks great. Love how you include the girls in everything you do and how well the two of you work together.

@MaryEllen_of_OBX 2 жыл бұрын

This was the best episode you've done Garen and Ellie! You guys are becoming great story tellers. Thanks for making me smile and laugh.

@donnapauley8183 2 жыл бұрын

What happened to summer? Everyone is dressed in jeans and shoes? Handmade butcher block is the way to go! It takes a whole lotta time but oh so beautiful when it’s done! Gorgeous!!!

@carrie4910 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh the counter top is PERFECT! Azalea running about in mums hoody was just too cute.

@JewelNicole 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! Great use of the pallets! 💚

@blessedcreationsbynicole4066 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful

@marilynlautner2454 2 жыл бұрын

What a talented family you are! I love the woodwork. I especially like how you include your daughter in every part of a working homestead.👍👍

@bonniegoodsell1948 2 жыл бұрын

Keep on creating and we will keep on watching. You are such a lovely family. Babies are growing so fast in front of our eyes. I have watched you guys since the very beginning. How you have become such great role models for young families. Sending love...

@petsrgr8t 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! That is just gorgeous! I am amazed at how talented y’all are. Thanks for sharing 😊😊

@1981pjt 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the pallet boards are turning out!!

@theFunzyBear 2 жыл бұрын

Garen and Ellie your videos are always so awesome! 👍 I love everyone of them! 😊Beautiful countertop!❤️🙏 - Kim

@sunniross7043 2 жыл бұрын

Those squares can be cut into blocks for the girls!

@bambambillybears8170 2 жыл бұрын

The girls are just adorable!!! They are getting so big God Bless them!! Watching Azalea walk all around is soo cute what a sweetie!!

@scherre 2 жыл бұрын

Your whole little family is just so lovely. Looks like Azalea has found a fun cubby spot for herself to sleep in the van when you go away :)

@unarri 2 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful butcher's block. I'd love that in my kitchen!

@PatJamesRicketts 2 жыл бұрын

Great work on the countertop, it looks beautiful! A couple ideas for future projects: Boiled linseed oil makes a really great finish, and is foodsafe, You could make a nice cutting board using the same method or even using that sink cutout, you could even route a section out of the counter top to set it in so it doesn't move around in motion. Great to see people reusing reclaimed material, the older the better, keep an eye out for old barns or houses that are falling down, most of the time people are glad to see it go. Also, getting good with a hand plane and sanding block can save on power consumption, and makes for some really nice surfaces.

@sarahbethsstitching9937 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love how awesome the pallet butcher block countertop turned out. It looks absolutely amazing. Way to go. The kids are getting so big and adorable too. I love the direction all of this is going with the channel. You should put a few more advertisements in to help with bringing in some more revenue

@jerrywoodworking3436 2 жыл бұрын

You need to build yourself a rolling workbench to store your tools and to work on you guys are doing a great job with your family and everything else that you do you’re all amazing

@hubertwebb9869 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you took a bunch of scrap wood that looked worthless and turned it into a beautiful kitchen countertop. Awesome.

@cbshomebizplane 2 жыл бұрын

Garen the van is really looking good, the girls are growing lol. God bless and take care.

@janicegreen4724 2 жыл бұрын

Well done guys!! That countertop looks amazing!

@imari2305 2 жыл бұрын

The counter top turned out beautiful!. I would use the cut out as a cutting board or sink cover.

@blessedbloominghomestead9134 2 жыл бұрын

Herding goats with a flyswatter! That made me giggle. Looking great yall!

@dottieburton5501 2 жыл бұрын

Garen and Ellie fantastic job it looks beautiful

@thomaslindgren4602 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. The reuse of the pieces that you normally don’t have a use for was outstanding. I like to run most of my pallet wood through my planer so I really have to remove all the nails if I want to use it. I really liked the final color and very happy you passed on the red. I am sure that some folks would like it but glad you made that choice. I love how Azalea applies stain, have mom hold me and swing my back and forth. I am sure you guys can’t wait to take it out for a break down camping, even if it is just a quick overnight. Thanks again for sharing and have a great day!

@FrankGraffagnino 2 жыл бұрын

a sink cover that will make the sink area flush with the countertop is very useful... it lets you put stuff on the counter without worrying about the uneven surface and can double as a cutting board. your cutout for the sink could probably be made into a perfect sized sink cover that would fit inside and make it flush with the top... maybe just with a bit of sanding. great job guys!

@juanesebuitrago4040 2 жыл бұрын

This looks great!!! I love watching your little family grow.

@marthamurray3831 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic job you two never cease to amaze me with what you can do with scrap wood.

@jaziggy45 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, one suggestion, round the front corners, actually any corners you build in your RV. It will save on bodily bumps n bruises. Y'all are very talented and brave to create such a beautiful interior like that. Love it😉

@trevenawilliams4808 2 жыл бұрын

It makes no sense how I sit up anticipating these videos 😍😍😍‼️

@contentedspirit9022 2 жыл бұрын

Azalea looked like a purple monk herding goats in momma's hoodie. Adorable. That countertop is gorgeous!

@deekorbel5259 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! The new counter set up looks great!

@lilabohan9815 2 жыл бұрын

Love when Azalea’s little legs come bombing through right in front of camera with her little pink crocs…and the purple hoodie bit. Kingsley gorgeous, in her lying there looking out at the world stage - big blue eyes. And the work you did G&E absolutely gorgeous - your Dad must have a kinda pride filled wood envy lol

@nekkidnora 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the wrench rattle-!! And I love the butcher block countertop, it's such a cool look. Nice job using those boards you never end up using! No wood wasted!

@johnmathis6417 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your choices of music

@falessan 2 жыл бұрын

A great idea for palette wood 'stain' is to do a torch burn on the wood then a light sanding to bring out the higher grain of the wood. It creates a great contrast in the grain.

@peck404 2 жыл бұрын

I actually adore the guitar work and the music in this

@kyhilltophome3153 2 жыл бұрын

Our neighbor across the street has a BIL with access to huge crates full of pallet 'innards' like you are using for your counter. They gave us two crates that we managed to reduce to one crate. The neighbors have enough right now to build a house (not really but they have A LOT!) And the neighbor next door has accepted a number of the crates too. It's all oak wood. We would probably take more but just don't have the space to store it. We have a wood stove and all three of us have fire pits.

@michelineheise5959 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thats finishes the counter top. Love it. Well done Azalea💕🌼 She's grown so much. And her little sister learning so quickly 🌼

@thewiseturtle 2 жыл бұрын

A tip: make sure to get dishes, etc, that fit inside the sink! I lived in a fancy renovated shed once where they had a tiny, tiny sink like that and my plates and favorite bowl didn't fit in the sink, making it quite the challenge to get them clean.

@hbkgirl1982 2 жыл бұрын

the van build is coming along nicely

@frankiecarrel1369 2 жыл бұрын

The Van is looking awesome

@dennis7480 2 жыл бұрын

that dog with all colours of brown and white and black Beautiful....

@StoneKathryn 2 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend a hand block sander. The hand held power band sanders do not get everything flat. It works better to just do it by hand with a block sander. At least that is how it was for our white pine kitchen island. Wow does that look nice as you get ready to cut out the holes for the sink and faucet. Wonderful countertop! It looks vantastic! Thanks for showing this step.

@jenniferbringman9054 2 жыл бұрын

Love AZ. She is so cute! Such a busy little bee! Beautiful job on the counter and sink!

@Ashton60578 2 жыл бұрын

The cabinet and countertop are gorgeous. You guys are incredible with your abilities. Stay safe and healthy.

@marleneschuster3876 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this one especially the little shepherd girl with the pinwheel for her staff. : )) Your family is adorable thanks for sharing

@teepeeX 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Garrett and Ellie...counter top looks beautiful...love how Azalea wanders around

@mspeedie52 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Looking job. I have a suggestion, sand down the part that you cut out from the sink to sand out the stain you tried, Re stain it the same as the finished countertop and finish it like the counter. You can use it to cover the sink area , that way you will have more countertop area. You can take it out when you need the sink and cover it when you do not. The small hole you made to start cutting out the sink can be used to get this cover for the sink in and out. You might need to make it a little larger.

@barbaraknapp6970 2 жыл бұрын

Great Idea A lot of people mentioned cutting board but that is one step better!

@kimhaughton3771 2 жыл бұрын

It's looking amazing!!!! Thanks for letting us enjoy the babies too!!! ❤️

@MissTiff84 2 жыл бұрын

That countertop is absolutely stunning! Well done. 😍 Maybe use the extra piece as a plaque or artsy sign? I cannot wait to see this van completed, it's going to be (and is of course) a beaut! ❤❤