I remodeled an entire bathroom in my house just by watching YT videos. I already had an electrical background (although it was low voltage, EET major) but taught myself how to wire my entire bathroom; GCFI, potlights, vanity light, timer switch to a blower fan. Taught myself structural repair because I had rotted out floor joists. Taught myself plumbing; repositioned the shower, toilet and the sink. Taught myself how to mud drywall. Taught myself how to do tile. Taught myself how to do wainscotting. Yes I messed up A LOT, yes it took me 4 months for a 75 sq ft bathroom, but it still came out close to $15k cheaper than I was quoted (that was w/o them knowing about the structural damage.) aannnnddd i have the satisfaction of knowing I did it myself. I'm now watching garage building videos because that's my next project. We literally have the entirety of human knowledge at the tips of our fingers and carry it around in our pocket.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Very nice
@paulcarter2907 Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's fantastic isn't it...God bless Google!
@billclarke3754 Жыл бұрын
Ken makes construction look so easy; I enjoy watching a craftsman at work. Merry Christmas!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MikeJones-rk1un Жыл бұрын
Nothing is easy in winter outside construction. I know , I've done it nearby. Most builders are in Arizona in the winter.
@matthewjohnston1017 Жыл бұрын
Well done! And for those that didn’t see, PUT UP SHEATHING RIGHT AWAY!!!! 99.9% of framing disasters come from not getting sheathing up asap. Amazing how much strength a building gets from the plywood sheathing
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@scsmooth1 Жыл бұрын
As I was watching this. I had questions in my head. As soon as they popped into my head, they got answered. It was like you were reading my mind. 100% a fan now.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Nice thanks for watching
@cbmck79 Жыл бұрын
A straightforward and informative video. Appreciate the lack of crap music and good camera angles
@jimpie231 Жыл бұрын
Good video. I live in the Chicago area and I had a garage built in 1976 and it had a couple of features that I liked that I don’t see you incorporating in your garages. They are…..raising the concrete around the perimeter so when you park in the garage in the winter, the bottom plate doesn’t get wet, the other is using a 2x6 as a top plate for the rafters. This garage was built with 16” centers for walls and 24” centers for rafters 2x6 & 2x8 in corners, hip roof. The garage is 47 years old and in great condition. Thanks…Jim
@williamguillIII Жыл бұрын
A lot has changed in construction practices over the last 50 years. My grandparents' home had true 2"x4"s in it. They also dug out the basement using a mule! Everything was hand sawn and hand nailed as well!
@maddogminor306 Жыл бұрын
Good morning. Nice to see you are getting us some footage to watch while it is so cold and nasty outside. Christmas is so close. See ya soon on another build.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks stay warm
@johnnycomelately6341 Жыл бұрын
The world needs to be full of people like you Ken
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@Pohleece222 Жыл бұрын
Crawling up and down on those ladders and that roofing as “an old guy” is pretty amazing.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks
@flowerpt Жыл бұрын
Very nice, Ken! I learned two framing tips that will come in handy 'on the farm' here. You've got some strong boys just tossing those CDX sheets up on the roof - wow! Coffee's on me next time you're in the West Leb area.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lindagates9150 Жыл бұрын
I am glad you have some fall footage to share it takes my mind off the flurries that are falling today and temperatures that are hovering below freezing 😂I am so glad I got yesterday’s slush of the driveway sidewalk and parking area .it was about 45 minutes of sneaky exercise 😂🎉
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks yes winter is upon us.
@eugenewolf7493 Жыл бұрын
That garage is seriously nice enough to live in! Wish a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room, I would be absolutely set.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Nice
@MrThidj901 Жыл бұрын
then add 60 000$ to the project for minimal plumbing electricity insulation and finish.
@chrishayes5755 Жыл бұрын
@@MrThidj901 DIY you could build this entire structure with wiring and plumbing for like 10k if you source good quality used materials and do 90% of it yourself
@jdelbrid Жыл бұрын
Good morning from Southern Indiana. A good video of Ken and Krew building a garage. Hope everyone has a great week and a wonder filled Christmas.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks you too
@ronenderle71987 ай бұрын
Well done Ken. Very informative. God bless you Sir. Take care. Ron
@ourlifeinwyoming465410 ай бұрын
Amazing how the prices for materials has gone thru the roof. I built a 24 x 24 garage in 2001 for 7,500. Great video - I enjoyed this!
@kenskarpentry10 ай бұрын
Right on
@johntsan742 Жыл бұрын
That is beautiful workmanship, sir. Thank you for sharing.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@josephlwallssr6166 Жыл бұрын
Great , job Ken! Thank you, for an educational experience! I learn so much, on each and every , one of your video, s. One thousand roofs, put up by yourself and your crews, in your life time!Quite an accomplishment.You have earned every penny of it.A pretty good system!🙂👌 Have a terrific 🎄 Christmas! Thank you, for your Grace, Lord!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rdyardie Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Ken. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your time with family. 😊
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks you too
@davidruiz5383 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your enthusiasm, but please note that if you were to show every detail of how the lumber is cut and measure , an award will be grant to you by the viewers.. best of luck. God Bless
@D70racing Жыл бұрын
Great work. Really enjoy these videos. Thanks from CT
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks merry Christmas
@peterpanonamotorcycle5667 Жыл бұрын
I am impressed with your skills and your helpers I enjoy your videos It makes me wanna get back into building again
@clarencewiles963 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about the ladder lift. Nice work, I still like to see shingles’s thanks for bringing us along.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@davidjenkins7062 Жыл бұрын
wish I could get you down to the Manchester, NH area!! Nice work Ken!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Bummer. Yes to far for us
@joebrooks169511 ай бұрын
Roofing is like going on vacation!!!!! Did you really just say that. 😂 Having a guy pass shingle helps alot. We go 6 nails per shingle per manufacturer. Looks great!!
@1leggeddog Жыл бұрын
I would love something like this in my backyard. Just renovated my 12x12 shed last summer with my brother, and this is litterally 4x the size of mine. I wish i had taken out the rotten floor completely and built a cement pad instead to put it on but i was out oftime. Also, i was amazed at how you just pivoted those roof trusses 180 on themselves in order to put em up, genius. So simple... but i would never have thought of it hehe
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kamranjoon Жыл бұрын
I didn’t see how (or if) you attached the sill plate of the framing to the concrete. Is that not necessary where you are? Fantastic job of filming and clear and to-the-point narration. You should be a teacher of construction as well. I also noticed what looked like the owner helping you out as simple laborer. If so, I applaud you for recruiting his help. Thank you.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We use wedge anchors
@stevedahl3689 Жыл бұрын
I wish you were in Florida! I would love for you to build for me!!! Great job, great attitude and good workmanship/practices! Peace from Daytona Beach and a very Merry Christmas!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Haha that would be a hike
@1herbert100 Жыл бұрын
Ken I know you realize that you have a really goooood crew. Where's the kid, I enjoy watching you guys teach him the trade. Love your videos.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
This was before he was here
@silvergrizzly316 Жыл бұрын
aaaaaaah🤔 Where's the snow?😄 Y'all make it look so easy Mr. Ken😁👍👍
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks for watching
@isabellericard6549 Жыл бұрын
World class for your work.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jaivette Жыл бұрын
I like cathedral style roof trusses . Makes garage seem larger and makes room for a car lift
@randomvideosn0where Жыл бұрын
Maybe they are going to drywall, and lower ceilings are easier to heat if they go that route
@FirstLastOne Жыл бұрын
But you'd have to center the lift so you wouldn't have a two car garage then.
@SkepticalShrimp11 ай бұрын
Another great video! I really enjoy these! I would love to see how you guys install the soffits. Keep up the good work!
@kenskarpentry11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@bobt471 Жыл бұрын
❤️ Love your work and your videos. To the point and quick videos! Thank you Ken. ( saw you on Lumnah job)
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes they’re still working on the house project.
@mr.anderson910 Жыл бұрын
Watching from Wisconsin, great work!
@goldeneagle_wld245 Жыл бұрын
High skill jerniman job. And very responsible
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jantkb Жыл бұрын
What $28000!!, I just got a quote for 140,000 for similar garage in bc canada, but insulated r28.
@HabsGeorge Жыл бұрын
Nice job!. I came across your video doing a search for garage ideas. I am cutting some of my own lumber to cut costs. I cut 2 or 3 boards or 2x4 each day. I figure by spring/summer I have enough to do half '. lol I have chainsaw mill
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@clem24u Жыл бұрын
Clean and tight. Nice.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Mr572u11 ай бұрын
28 k is what I paid for a three bedroom, two bath house with a detached two car garage. Yeah, it was 1974.
@kenskarpentry11 ай бұрын
Isn’t that crazy how much prices have gone up.
@matteberry58 Жыл бұрын
The new improved Ken has a much slimmer waist than the old Ken in this video.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Haha
@gramos9115 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching your work , it sort of de mystified building a garage, which is great timing as I am just starting my build . Concrete is done just waiting for timber delivery . I am using 117mm x 47mm , nearly 4x2 , for all studs and roof joists . Ridge beam is 200mm x 80 so slightly different to your specs . 7M X 6M size . thank you for all the tips .
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I hope your project well
@motorcitymadman146 Жыл бұрын
Crazy I built mine from a home depot kit on a cement slab for 15000 complete in 2007
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Wow
@sarfrazsae92265 ай бұрын
This is nice roofing. And worth it
@esemiklo58337 ай бұрын
Amazing work by men that show pride in their work.👍
@kenskarpentry7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@johnames6430 Жыл бұрын
well that's a nice looking garage you got there...guess I will have to tax you more for improving your property and the neighborhood
@michaelott310 Жыл бұрын
Hmm. Not once did I see a level being used or bracing on the walls before they went up to keep them square. It came out looking great tho. Nice video.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I didn’t get that part in unfortunately
@michaelott310 Жыл бұрын
@@kenskarpentry yeah I assumed it was something like that since it came together well in the end
@richardroyles1423 Жыл бұрын
Looks good as always. God bless
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks merry Christmas
@OraticleClips Жыл бұрын
I love watching this so much!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@timriggs3998 Жыл бұрын
It would be great for you to do a live feed and invite the guys for a get to know you video in the off season. We don’t know anything about the guys! Merry Christmas to you and the guys.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@germanmoyotl5091 Жыл бұрын
My Respects, you are a hard working man
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@johnz.2907 Жыл бұрын
Im impressed that arthritis didn’t stop Ken a long time ago like its killin me at 45 years old general contracting for 22 years. Anyways, the only thing I’ve seen in Cleveland, Ohio area is the sill plate resting above the pad on a curb. So they form the pad to have a sill curb to keep the framing above puddles or snow. Anyways great work and what’s your secret Ken where’s the fountain of youth buddy? Lol
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Bummer
@johnz.2907 Жыл бұрын
Lol Ken do you take supplements? What’s your secret? All the guys my whole life tell me you dont want to pick up a hammer past 50.
@johnz.2907 Жыл бұрын
Or my other fave guys say this is a young’s man’s game. I agree ugh. Lol
@Notyouraveragejoe653 Жыл бұрын
I wish there was someone like you in eastern Pennsylvania, you do a great and fair priced job , I would definitely hire you to build me a 2 car garage 👍
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks I’m sure there’s a lot of contractors down there
@WhateverWhenever44 Жыл бұрын
28K is a pipe dream here in Phoenix, AZ. That is a 75k-80k easy here.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Wow
@robheflin5639 Жыл бұрын
Great job, looks awesome !
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@safa111 Жыл бұрын
good job and nice video
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@oiygfdxssfgg Жыл бұрын
Nice work
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@spencer6764 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job Guys
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TruthAndLoyalty Жыл бұрын
You seem like a pleasure to work with.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tomgrams2333 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Ken! Hope it all comes together for another year of videos from you. 🍻
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@JO7V7VY Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job 👏
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@Ruel-rc2ly Жыл бұрын
Great video ken 😊
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@boondocker7964 Жыл бұрын
Wowzer, nice numbers.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mehmet284 Жыл бұрын
amazing job Ken as always wow wish you merry chritsmas and happy new year
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks merry Christmas to you
@enigma02g Жыл бұрын
I like the video, I like the quality, but 28k? The cost of materials has skyrocketed. I remember a structure like this use to cost 7500.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
In 1989 I was selling that same garage for $5,900 including electric
@jose9899 Жыл бұрын
i love this ...... great video.....
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@mattbrown7483 Жыл бұрын
Ken, I just recently started watching your channel. Great work. I have a question, maybe you've covered it before, but how are you securing the walls to the foundation? I haven't seen anything in the few videos I've watched.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We use wedge anchors after the walls are u.
@raterus Жыл бұрын
I was surprised how wobbly the walls were, even when you were applying the sheathing. At what point did you make sure everything was plumb?
@biggeezy_1le98 Жыл бұрын
Looks Good Ken I have contractors building me the same style now just finished cement slab I should have used the content lol
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Nice
@richardroyles1423 Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you
@c.lightning6815 Жыл бұрын
So efficient!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bryancortes7557 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@danthedewman1 Жыл бұрын
Nice..I must have missed the bolting down of the plate to concrete
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Yes we use wedge anchors
@qorgusdlr Жыл бұрын
nice work sir!🙂
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@MP-ef6mc Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Built a garage in less than 30 minutes.
@riverraisin1 Жыл бұрын
I know! That would have taken me all day!!🤣
@libertycan69592 ай бұрын
Nice work 🎉 May I ask the difference in cost between that vinyl siding vs clap lap in wood or composite? And what would the difficulty be in the trusses being open in the middle with them higher to allow for an upper room? Great videos!!
@kenskarpentry2 ай бұрын
About the same cost vinyl versus board and batten. I have concerns going over the road as far as height
@EdA-bz3bu Жыл бұрын
“Kinda like going on vacation when shingling a roof” “well bud you can come and vacation at my house, I will not charge you”.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks
@PERRYS_PROPS Жыл бұрын
Great work as usual
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jimr4566 Жыл бұрын
Wonder if you could publish a materials list?
@michellehg8584 Жыл бұрын
hey ken what you didn't show us was how to connect and secured the whole structure to the concrete slab
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
We use wedge anchors after the walls are up and squared
@riverraisin1 Жыл бұрын
I wish contractors in my neck of the woods had the same attitude about shingling a roof as you do. Nobody wants to do it and the few pros that will do it want me to pay for their brand new Lamborghini.
@jerryf48069 ай бұрын
Ken…..GREAT…. but “I love doing shingles, it’s like going on vacation”…..You are crazy but in a good way🤷♂️😊
@kenskarpentry9 ай бұрын
Haha
@Chavez3d Жыл бұрын
love it thank you for sharing!!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@FarmCraft101 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Question: When you say $28,000, what do you mean? Is that a turnkey price that you are doing this job for? Or is that just materials? And I noticed that all the walls were already nailed together, either by you off camera or is that a kit? Where I am, I seriously doubt that I could buy the materials for $28k. Appreciate the info. If you answer, maybe consider adding this info to the description. Nice work, brother.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Materials and labor
@Mk4twoG Жыл бұрын
Good work
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@brandonprestes3126 Жыл бұрын
Looks great! I'm assuming $28,000 is how much you charged the client to do this job. How much do you think it would cost somebody to do this themselves, including concrete and all the materials? assuming the person already has all the proper tools as well.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Typically materials are about half
@gianniharrington5106 Жыл бұрын
@@kenskarpentry how many days did you and the crew spend on this build? if materials are about half- 14k profit before labor etc seems low unless you guys did it in like 3days?
@ruffthecow8890 Жыл бұрын
@@gianniharrington5106 In another comment he mentioned about a week and a half. Construction is not as profitable as people think unless there is greed involved, cutting corners, etc. This was a very fair price with a fair profit margin. Could he have charged more? Of course but this level of quality and pricing is competitive and probably keeps work consistent! Profit in the industry usually trends to 10-15%. Some trades vary plus factoring in extras, changes and so on.
@jamesmcfarland3322 Жыл бұрын
Hello Ken, I enjoy watching your channel. You and. Crew know your stuff. Could you give a little more description on materials and methods. I am a novice! Thanks
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rossgrant13744 ай бұрын
looks nice! if you were doing a metal roof, do you sheet it first or run perlins across or?
@kenskarpentry4 ай бұрын
Just plywood with roof wrap
@1agaragedoorssacramento Жыл бұрын
Those are actually higher grade garage doors. Good job.
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bobsjoquist9449 Жыл бұрын
Good video: What might be the reason for the wall sheeting hanging down lower then the treated wood, looks to be about 1".
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
It helps seal along the bottom
@lylereinier4989 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@amandabillings25178 ай бұрын
Metal roof and Hardie plank siding.
@davidnelson6893 Жыл бұрын
That was fast
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jasonmolihan61 Жыл бұрын
You're a pro, and I'm not 2nd guessing you, but you never showed how you fastened the wall framing to the garage floor. It didn't look like you used bolts, how so did you do it?
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
It didn’t make it into the video but drill afterwards using wedge anchors
@ronniewarren9551 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering you did square your walls and brace them off before you put your OSB up just asking
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Yes definitely thanks for watching
@lazynow1 Жыл бұрын
Nice, not a fan of the smaller garage doors, a single larger door is better for in and out with vehicles.
@janlesinski4719 Жыл бұрын
For an old boy he did well
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks
@janlesinski4719 Жыл бұрын
@@kenskarpentry not you Ken
@johncoxhead8706 Жыл бұрын
Do you ever put rain gutters and down spouts on your garages? Or is that up to the owner to get someone else in for that?
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
We don’t
@xIIxpetey454xIIx Жыл бұрын
Great video! Is $28000 what you charged to build this for a customer or what it costed for you to build your own?
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
It’s what the customer paid
@montanaharkin Жыл бұрын
Same garage in Seattle would be $200k easily. Nice work!
@kenskarpentry Жыл бұрын
Ouch
@Dominic_16 Жыл бұрын
How much profit did you make off this job? How much was the cost of the lumber?