Our Garage is HUGE! (Removing Zont & Zuckle ICF Bracing)

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@judithtaylor716 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you... For over 40 years until the late 80s my father, who passed in 1993, was a builder of custom homes and smaller commercial buildings. Sometimes he had crews and subcontractors and sometimes it was just him and a helper or two. Watching how hard the two of you work at building your home essentially all by yourselves gives me a whole new world of appreciation for all of my father's hard work. You should be so proud of yourselves every day, the days you feel major accomplishments and the days you feel as if you slipped backwards. Be proud of yourselves not just for your accomplishments of building your debt free home but also be proud of yourselves for the wonderful gift you are giving to others through your sharing. Thank you for giving this 59 year old woman an even greater appreciation for my father.

@TOTALLYRELAXED 6 жыл бұрын

Judith Taylor...That was very touching. Very well and nicely said. Kudos.

@canesrock82 6 жыл бұрын

Come on Jesse, use those reserves you're carrying. :) You two are doing awesome. Keep up the great work and progress.

@RonWaller 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Jesse and Alyssa. Build Bugaboo a castle with the leftover lumber or a small cabin for visitors to use.

@leanninak742 6 жыл бұрын

Hello from Alaska. I am sitting here on my lunch and had just watched the last unseen video...all bummed out. And then, THERE WAS A NEW ONE!! Woohoo! I can't believe you do a video a day but am very grateful. I'm sure many of us would still be just as loyal if it was only 3 or 4 a week. I know I will be! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

@perhilien 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a 22 years old student who has nothing to do with any kind of house building stuff but somehow i love watching your videos. :D Keep going!!

@melschehlein3180 6 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful surprise, 2 in one day. Thanks Alyssa.

@larsjaatinen8701 6 жыл бұрын

I dunno but sometimes the metric system just feels awesome :) Love what you´re doing!

@1319944 6 жыл бұрын

Use the 2x4's and make something for your solar panels. That way they'll be off the ground and you can make it adjustable to move with the sun for more efficiency.

@AllanKobelansky 6 жыл бұрын

Your respect for the materials you used and the meticulous cleanup is inspiring.

@joemarce100 6 жыл бұрын

Lots of comments. But got to consider that they've accomplished their goals. That's really cool I think. Good job Jessie and Allissa

@markn2904 6 жыл бұрын

Team "Pure Living for Life" will do it! Thanks for sharing.

@davidmicheletti6292 6 жыл бұрын

When I pour concrete I try to build an extra form or two if I can to use up extra concrete. Sometimes it a segment of sidewalk or a base for the garbage cans. Anything will work just as long as I don't waste the extra cement.

@larryfromlincolncountywa3989 6 жыл бұрын

You guys rock!! Oh, The Lawn Care Nut... Those elephant patties make outstanding stepping stones if turned over (round side down) and dug in a uniform height. I know folks that spend a bunch of money to either buy similar concrete pads or dig shallow holes and pour their own. Also, really great pads for outdoor structures like lawn mower/tool sheds, etc.

@mattycreek384 6 жыл бұрын

Once the floor goes up, the excitement level will go up exponentially!!!!

@robniemeyer3832 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching you guys build your homestead. When I get home from work your videos are the first thing I watch!!

@peterdebad1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for daily updates . It must be extremely difficult working all day then finding time to edit and upload all of your hard work for the reset of us. Thank you again.

@rayclair2642 6 жыл бұрын

I like how you two, care for each other. And say good job...I can see its real love there....j/s

@cameronfloyd2160 6 жыл бұрын

You should put a magnet on Bugaboo collar so when he walks through the building site he picks up screws for you :)

@joebradshaw8205 6 жыл бұрын

You are one lucky dude to find a partner who was as interested in building off grid as you were. best of luck to you both.

@johnhenderson8360 6 жыл бұрын

Hats of to both of you, but particularly to the Mrs.. she's a heck of a worker!!

@edtin1834 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable video. Content was great - reached a milestone - not more catwalk or bracing! Camera shots were fantastic! Editing was superb - brought everything together. Good work Alyssa.

@miket9340 6 жыл бұрын

I was very lucky and didn't get flooded during Harvey... not sure why it was at my front door. But with that being said both my wife and I like to watch your videos!

@MrJamesPottorff 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on all the work you got done! Thank You, for taking us along on your journey of building your home.

@patjackmanesq 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I'm really enjoying these daily vlogs. Brilliant!

@waxore1142 6 жыл бұрын

all things considered. they are doing very well. most people dont even have half the knowledge they have from just doing this for the first time. this is a learning experience for them and a lot of viewers who dream of doing the same. take it as, they make the mistakes and we all learn from those mistakes...

@turner774 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good comment for us in Houston, Texas. I watch every tape you make. In a way, you have become a regular part of my life. I think it is awesome what you two a doing. Something that I have wanted to do all my life but am not able to because of health reasons. I hope after your home is finished you continue to make tapes. I look forward every evening to see what you uploaded that day. Awesome work shop you attended. your fan, RT

@davericard 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see the house start to go up! I look forward to your videos every day! If I was closer I would come help you two every weekend!

@jackmcmillan8574 6 жыл бұрын

She is awesome. You better spoil her from now until the end of time

@ConorMakes 6 жыл бұрын

BOOM Alisa is da man, at the end "You want to get two" lol go girl ;-) excellent work guys well done, don't forget to book an evening off and have a date night and have some you time

@waregeeksny 6 жыл бұрын

Get a rolling magnet that roofers use. It will help picking up all the screws. They are cheap.

@BigPowerAL 6 жыл бұрын

Great to see the progress and more importantly the way you two are working together. Keep up the good work!

@EvoinOZ 6 жыл бұрын

I'm interested to see this video where they explain how it's preferable to pour the floor in a second stage. In Australia we would've just poured the entire slab first. Then hired removable steel scoffolding for a few days, put the icf walls up then poured the walls and removed the scaffolding. Seems a lot neater that way, and probably cheaper.

@Bobg425 6 жыл бұрын

I dont know why they didnt pour a monfoundation first,the external footings were only a foot deep,way easier,quicker,safer.I think he did say why not in a past video but makes no sense to me.

@EvoinOZ 6 жыл бұрын

I'm also intrigued to see how he gets his excavator inside and manouvers it around, without damaging anything - it's pretty big. Surely he isn't going to get his girlfriend to dig it out by hand. :D

@Bobg425 6 жыл бұрын

Well the time to do that was before they put the 'scaffold' and bracing up when he could have removed a few blocks,bent the re-bar down and driven inside,theres a wall there now.

@IANE3177 6 жыл бұрын

What an awesome team!! I can't wait until I'm able to view the finished product.

@gregormiller4037 6 жыл бұрын

I got it! Use those cement pies as a natural waterfall into your Koi pond next to the back yard porch...I also have visions of a bowling lane, 25 yrd shootin range, and a small torture chamber for YT volunteers.

@eskimoglenn 6 жыл бұрын

Watch all your vids avidly.Very ,very interesting . Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing the end result.

@frugalprepper 6 жыл бұрын

I love hard work. I could watch you two do it for hours!

@melmccoy7220 6 жыл бұрын

you guys did a great job. what a pretty sky. we need some of that down here in Houston.

@melmccoy7220 6 жыл бұрын

thanks, the water is starting to go down everywhere now, but you can see all the damage and a lot of people have a lot of work ahead. now its fixing to happen again in florida. the country will always find a way to get through it.

@ronhart4166 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Alyssa !!! You are so close to catching up to the Facebook feed !! :)

@ashlierortiz 6 жыл бұрын

+Pure Living for Life Haha Mossy gremlins. You guys are doing really good. Thanks for continuing to share.

@johannebrsted6495 6 жыл бұрын

Lumber = shelving in the garage (you know: for all your canning stuff). Perhaps a good workbench, too. And: for the garden: raised beds! You will love them! Make them about 4-5ft across, so you can reach the middle without stepping in - if you don't walk in the beds, the soil won't get compacted - and 2-3 boards high. Keep hydrated!

@billsargent3407 6 жыл бұрын

build a shed for the backhoe with the left over lumber

@CatherineScott1 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@trevorellis9639 6 жыл бұрын

really good idea!

@sippe3985 6 жыл бұрын

Bill sargent lets build the house first

@stuartholden2652 6 жыл бұрын

It looked as though there was enough ICF blocks to get at least a good sized tool shed put up.

@70elcamino. 6 жыл бұрын

Bill sargent

@ngwatson901 6 жыл бұрын

That view behind you when you were speaking in the garage, is absolutely stunning! You all are such hard workers and will have such an amazing house when done! God Bless. P.S. Build a shed or something with that lumber. You will find a use, I'm sure!

@carnagie85 6 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work and thank you for the videos.

@williamjohnson1104 6 жыл бұрын

Recently started watching your channel, really enjoying it and like watching all the progress you both are making. Can't wait to see the finished product. Keep up the great work and the awesome videos :)

@theoldwizard998 6 жыл бұрын

A HUGE milestone ! Congratulations !! Maybe when you get you money back from the Zonts/Zuckles you should put some of that into the backhoe. You don't want it to die when you most need it !

@Jason-gt6eb 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great guys! Keep up the good work and the fantastic videos!

@imjustsayin109 6 жыл бұрын

I've got a bone to pick with all you Yahoos who can't figure out why Alyssa is getting so many compliments. She is using tools and materials engineered for the hand size, arm length and general strength of the average man and she is doing so quite well without complaint. I am the mom of four sons with a dad in the Army and gone from home often. I taught my boys how to repair their cars, rebuild a dead lawn mower and salvage that home appliance one more time. When I have more time I will tell you a horror store about a torque wrench, but in the mean time just know that Alyssa deserves every "atta girl" she gets!

@BrianBurwell 6 жыл бұрын

Could I offer a tip? You know those pouches builders use to carry many more nail/screws with them than they can carry in their hands so they don't need to go back to get more so often? They're also very useful when you take a lot of nails/screws out so you don't have to go put them down or drop as many. 😉

@unrealistic5996 6 жыл бұрын

TWO VIDEOS!?!? THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!!

@paulastorm4213 6 жыл бұрын

You both are rock stars, congrats on this part of the project

@richardlong7689 6 жыл бұрын

In the old days when using a long steel tape for building long Bridge sections we used a good fish scale to tension the tape the same every time. I think ?? we used 1_lb for every 10 feet

@reubenmaynard3051 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing team! A joy to watch.

@thickbrianq 6 жыл бұрын

You guys are creating your own reality, I think we were meant to do that.

@markthompson2980 6 жыл бұрын

You two are doing great I try and watch every vlog you put up keep up the good job build the house of your dreams love you guys I'll the next episode

@ronaldss859 6 жыл бұрын

I reuse concrete screws had no trouble I work in a factory Watching you video nice to see your daily progress 👍

@jock364 6 жыл бұрын

A quarter of an inch difference in the diagonals is remarkable.

@jock364 6 жыл бұрын

No, I missd that.

@jedidiah5131 6 жыл бұрын

You just didn't see them stretch the tape tight....

@SuperUncleRyan 6 жыл бұрын

You don't think this buffoon was actually going to show you that his foundation was 6 inches out of square, do you?

@jock364 6 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it Alyssa who gave the second mesurement?

@imjustsayin109 6 жыл бұрын

Amen Jock, especially over that span!

@snipper46lbr 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the early video way good to day to see if record 3 am lol. Good job you two.

@daviddove4851 6 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work you two amazing how hard you work thank you for sharing your journal love how you work and explain things i your video and funny look forward to your next video

@davidwoodward8824 6 жыл бұрын

Watching this in uk great build you both work together really well looking forward to seeing your completed home

@wendalemoss5665 6 жыл бұрын

Praises from smokey Oregon, great job! You guys are troopers, I've done remodeling on my home alone and feel your pain. Love your channel and your transparency! Be safe & take it one day at a time.

@RelentlessHomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Strip it !!!! Pretty satisying... Congrats -- looks like such a wonderful base for your Timberframe house -- I can visualize it already -- Coooool? Finally the Zonts and Zuckles are heading OUT !!

@millerurbanhomesteading8632 6 жыл бұрын

LOOKING GOOD!!!..Ever think of throwing up a pole barn for storage?...for tractor , truck and large equipment.....

@ChetstarSimonA1 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!! You guys are so awesome. Good job! You guy's should be proud of yourselves, heck, I'm proud of you's and I don't even know you!!

@ralphtaylor3796 6 жыл бұрын

guys you done good, only a 1/8th inches off not bad at all. good luck on your build. wish I was there too help out.

@offgridsweden 6 жыл бұрын

Great progress. That house will be awesome.

@markduncan6690 6 жыл бұрын

The music "score" is hilarious!! Wonderful!

@mitchelldalton7405 6 жыл бұрын

So, 1:22 into the video, theres a close up of your dimple membrane and I do believe the felt goes inwards towards the house, its also why your adhesive wont stick!

@SteakAndBasil 6 жыл бұрын

I saw that, and that's what I thought!

@djackr2011 6 жыл бұрын

I just looked up a dimple membrane install using a nail-gun to secure in-place, and you're right -the dimples are outward. Truly explains why it would be difficult to glue -also as previously mentioned, using nails with the rubber dome sealers would reduced the risk of leakage.

@mitchelldalton7405 6 жыл бұрын

Rodrigo Rogereo yea, my bad, the stuff I used didn't have fabric and was just dimples, and the dimples go inward against the water proofing to provide a gap for static water to trickle down into the weeping tile. Not sure which one is best? But their builds looking good, Great Job Guys!

@MadnomadM 6 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Dalton no the felt stays on the outside to prevent sediment from getting in. But they were supposed to install those horizontally because there are smaller and larger sized dimples on the sheets, and put adhesive on both the back of the dimpled membrane and on the wall, then let it set up a bit before applying to the wall.

@TaosStove 6 жыл бұрын

They put it on the correct way. The felt keeps the fill of dimples,so water has a place to run down. If done felt in it would be worthless. having 45 years in construction, you learn a little something. That is why there are professional carpenters in this world. who learned the trade on the job and not watching This Old House on weekends.

@woodpecker8546 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulation!! Good job!!

@NZErehwon 6 жыл бұрын

Good Job Alyssa & Jesse keep up the good work & stay hydrated & keep the sugar levels up

@jbright97 6 жыл бұрын

Great work !! When doing demo, tear down, electrical, plumbing or any other type of work where you are discarding something onto the floor put it in a trash can. Get into the habit of dragging a trash can with you when practical and clean as you go especially when working with a limited crew. It took a minute but I have my plumbers and electricians convinced it is faster and more efficient to clean as you go BUT more importantly it is SAFER. When you are done with the job you are DONE no major clean up needed. Just a little advise from an old guy.

@arkansas1336 6 жыл бұрын

Good looking job, glad to see it open up! Use the scaffold lumber for toe boards on the roof, exterior wall scaffolding and interior framing....and then finally for garage/shop shelving and extra sheds/buildings on your property. You'll run out of lumber before all of your projects are complete. ....13

@scruffy6151 6 жыл бұрын

so true about the time you think you have enough you run out lol. stay safe

@ShortwickCreations 6 жыл бұрын

Loving the videos!

@Simpel381 6 жыл бұрын

great videos :) i just finished my own house build(Europe), moved in 2 weeks ago, its really nice, i wish you alot of luck with all that

@gignacgignac 6 жыл бұрын

This is looking great!!!

@dimond1806 6 жыл бұрын

Fun times it looks like. At least they will not have to purchase screws or lumber for a bit. One day at a time. And stop working yourself to death. Eat more ice cream!!

@sallyweiner4180 6 жыл бұрын

Are y'all ever not sore? Lots of hard work and it's really a privilege joining you on this cool journey

@bmwanderer 6 жыл бұрын

great work guy's you have been inspiring me to start my own home, not as big as your's, keep it up!!!!

@robsciuk729 6 жыл бұрын

Great foundation ... looking forward to the plates and frame ...

@brucelawrence3192 6 жыл бұрын

I hope you sticker and stack that lumber prober or you'll lose it. Oh yeah, you can't compare working in "hot" weather to being completely wiped out in a hurricane JS. With that being said, keep up the good work! Can't wait for the next video.

@thomaspartin1 6 жыл бұрын

You two are awesome! I totally enjoy every video. How about you guys video some of your "down time"? It would be cool to see yall chillin!

@johnwindess1641 6 жыл бұрын

Wish I could do something like this in the uk and you guys are doing really well, keep up all the good work

@scifycartoon 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job guys !!!

@joeworden825 6 жыл бұрын

Cut the 2x4's into 1 foot lengths, you should get a couple thousand. Then sign them or wood burn PLFL on them. I'll bet they sell like hotcakes for $5 on Ebay. If nothing else you have a lot of hot tub wood(or you could start a toothpick factory). lol Looks nice!

@lesliem4123 6 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see you in coordinated uniforms today.

@andrewesqueda265 6 жыл бұрын

a lot of hard work guys, looks good.

@DominusGhaul 6 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace bracing you keep me up in my darkest time

@billslupe9329 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see that slab done.

@Wolf9326 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not even building a house or planing on it (I'm 18 haha) but I find your videos very interesting! Keep up the good work!

@morrow.m 6 жыл бұрын

As a use for some of the pile of two by's you have... make a laminate work bench/s for your garage workshop.

@advancednutritioninc908 6 жыл бұрын

Over time ... you will need at least one out building - storage shed ... you can use all that extra lumber for that. :)

@Joshua79C 6 жыл бұрын

In the past I believe they did say their going to make a second building for storage and stuff.

@janetcarrier313 6 жыл бұрын

You two do beautiful work!

@Kropikovo 6 жыл бұрын

Well the good thing is that you're set for life on the screw side of things :)

@GarthKlaus 6 жыл бұрын

I foresee a cow patty patio in your future...

@tjinnes 6 жыл бұрын

I love how now that you have the back-hoe it gets used for everything ;-) Well done an getting the walls so square. Pretty impressive effort.

@sistakee1090 6 жыл бұрын

Thank God you guys got that backhoe. I can't imagine how much stress you saved on Jesse's back.

@alpatgoff 6 жыл бұрын

Love it, all the best with it.

@Shuttle187 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy watching you guys! Beautiful view from that place and can't wait to see it become your house! You work good together and you try and have fun! Inspiring really! Hope all goes well for you! :) oh and nice video editing!