Thank you for the comment Nate. Your compliment is appreciated. I'm really trying to improve the videos as well as our yard.

Yes sir!! I'm hoping the groove I found doesn't remain elusive when the season starts!!

Hey Terry, thanks for the comment. I'm so glad this helped you! If I were to do something like this again, I'll try to do more detail on each of the steps.

Thanks so much for your comment/questions. First - I was frustrated that I could not figure out a way to send a picture to you - so let me quote the instructions. From page 62, Step 14, Attach Roof Assemblies to Frame Part 3, section F: "Apply silicone caulking on the top of the Continuous Hinge so the silicone completely covers the pivot joints." That seemed odd to us, but since the silicone remains flexible after curing, it doesn't inhibit the movement of the panel. Secondly, if I understand correctly, there really isn't an attempt to completely seal, that is, make the roof vent water tight. It's my belief that the rationale for applying sealant where they advise it is to keep water from collecting/pooling against wood, thereby inhibiting rot. Since the lower edge of the vent panel is left "open", a little bit of water is expected to drip down into the greenhouse, which my wife just confirmed on ours - a couple of spots on the floor directly below the corners of the bottom edge of the vent panel. Just for reference, the link to the online version of the manual I used for this reply is here: yardistrystructures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YM11945_6.7_x_7.8_Meridian_Greenhouse_July_29_2022.pdf I hope this answers your questions. Thanks again for your comment. Martin

Yeah Suzie, last two posted videos had music from the same movie! It's what was rolling around in my head while shooting. And, after compiling the segments, it was the same length as the video!! Some of the music phrases matched the video transitions. A lucky coincidence!

@@martinleif2872 My daughter Kim and I loved the vent opening. That was funny!

@@suziewojtkiewicz9966 we cracked up too!

Hi Sue - it came with the kit. Which I think was something Yardistry added between 2022 and 2023. Here's my rationale for the thought. We found the manual that came with our kit was dated from Oct. 2023. But the online versions for the same manual were from mid 2022, as I recall. The older manuals did NOT have the installation instruction page for the vent screen. In my manual, it's part information is: "Vent Mesh", (Y20118-852). My hope is that you could request one by contacting Yardistry directly. I hope that helps. And thank you so much for your comment.

@@martinleif2872 I got my kit in October 2023 and it did not come with a screen.

That's quite strange, and blows up my theory. However, it's still my guess that contacting Yardistry directly may help purchasers get a vent mesh.

Thank you Suzie! Exactly what I was going for!!!

That's a great suggestion! We'll keep that in mind.

Thanks Dubi - it was fun although because of my OCD, I really strove for perfect accuracy - which along with avoiding working when it got too hot - made this build take as long as it did. Then - having to work outside in the mornings, the release of the videos was delayed by having to pick all the cut points and deciding what to a) keep, b) keep at normal speed, c) speed up to 4x or d) make even faster than that w/o audio. Then find and time music to go into what I call the "hyper speed" segments. So much for the "editor's blues"! Really appreciate you comments.

You know, one of the videos we watched mentioned adding an interior handle. We'll see what Brenda wants based on her experiences with the building. So far, I've apparently adjusted the vent to open only around 75 degrees, instead of the low 60s it was doing before. I'm going to waste some time and some day do a time-lapse of the vent opening and closing!

OMG - hadn't even crossed our minds! You're so right. One more full length video, and a short one. I'm trying to talk Brenda into having me "interview" her regarding what she experienced in the build plus the features she likes and her plans for use of the greenhouse.

Thank you Tara! That was a fun build!! I think I shot it in 4K and may have posted it in 1080.

That was a great bonus too! It was also there to protect the factory stain/finish on the parts. But boy oh boy, the aggregate surface of the concrete deck! Murder on the knees!!

She had one but it was "merged" with mine on the receiver so there wasn't independent volume control. More to learn....

Brenda appreciated that.

Brenda has read that it could be one of 5 things, one of which is over watering. We've had lots or rain recently. We'll see if that's it.

Sounds like a great idea.

Brenda concurs.

Thank you for the compliment/comment!!!

Thank you very much. My wife's the real gardener. I just try to build stuff for her!!

Than you for your kind comments. We've already implemented a solution, even for videos shot on the cell phone. The next garden update video will have the completed blueberry palace!! ;-)

Thanks so much for your comment. It's been hard to sit out for winter indoor play, but am working the arm to be ready to play really soon.

We went looking at a thrift store today. Nothing found for that, but she found 3 books with lots of pictures she can use for her art work!!

Me too Dubi!! There are no statements regarding what wind speed to avoid so we'll be cautious. I didn't really finish my 'outro' when that little wind came up!!! Time will tell.

Well - I still appreciate your comment. I've addressed the audio issue in the next cell phone video I shot, today - using the wireless lav mic and recording the audio on the transmitter - then putting it together with the cell phone "portrait" format 9:16 1080 image - required for a KZfaq "short". So - my apologies - probably won't happen again!!! We keep trying to improve.

Thanks!! We're working hard on it.

Thanks for the comment Suzie. We can comment/complain but it's free so we kinda roll the dice. getchipdrop.com/

If I had known before going up there which but to use, I would have too! I'm going to go with being distracted by setting up two cameras and wireless mic!!

Thanks brother!

Thanks so much for the well wishes. The day your comment came in I was working on the tractor moving a load of mulch. Long form video is in editing.

Thank you very much Mathew for your encouraging words. That's how we're feeling about it too.

Thank you Debbie. That's one method we're considering. Another would be to put 4x4 posts on the inside and connect new boards - but flame them this time.

@@martinleif2872 all good options

Thanks Bill. I really appreciate your kind thoughts. It's surprisingly fun!! Sure miss the gang at the house ultrasound built! And I hope you are doing well too.

That's certainly a consideration. I think the manual, (yes, I'm one of "those" that reads manuals!) said to use a mix of sand and water. Appreciate the comments.

Good call! Yep, that will be today, while smoking some ribs!!

Preliminary edit is done - just have to run it past the exec producer! Should post this evening! And thanks so much for the comment!

Well Dubi, when I bring the ribs, I'll do some weeding!

Thanks Debbie! The more I think about it - I've seen and done videos where time was "sped up" compared to "time lapse". Since the audio in a "speed ramped" video is more or less useless, the fact that time lapse, or as my camcorder calls it, "Interval Recording" doesn't record ANY audio, it's nice to have smaller files to work with.

That's camcorder. To be fair, I'm probably not quite giving the dslr/stabilizer a fair shake.

I got the school of the real world with framing-level carpentry, simple single phase electrical for outlets and lights plus a beginner's exposure to simple composite roofing. I can build fences too, but really suck at gates!!! Now, another plumbing task is kicking my a$$! Gonna call a pro. All the $$$ I saved fixing the PVC pipe in the front will be diverted to this. It never ends!!!

Thanks for the comment Dubi. Next time, I'll add getting the focal length to match better and slow down a bit overall. And I need to give the dslr/stabilizer a bit more attention.

I'm leaning camcorder too, but I should really give the dslr stabilizer a fine tuning.

It was quite a learning experience!

Thanks Debbie. I was having a bit of fun. Seems to fit the 'Charlie' videos well ;-)

Thank you so much for your helpful comment SX939. I'll take that into consideration when I find and install the better screw-type house clamps. 73 KI7TEQ.

Hose clamps would make the antennae mast more secure. They are available in many sizes.

You're totally right, they're plastic now!! When I finally got everything up there, I used 18" of strap. So far, I've only seen hose clamps to 15". But I'll keep looking....

@@martinleif2872 I have put 2 clamps together in the past to make a longer one

@@debbiegallett1125 And, it was pointed out that I goofed up. I was using circumference instead of diameter! I think I've seen at both hardware and automotive parts stores clamps of sufficient diameter.... Some days....

@@dubiloo734 , I'm going to get some really soon. Hopefully a video with better audio too!

Thanks Joshua. They're Brenda's favorites!

I've considered a trickle charger for both the tractor and the rider. So far, I've only occasionally needed the jump starter for either. Rider is on its third battery; the tractor still has its original.

Thank you Debbie!! You're right, maybe that's why I've left plumbing to last!!! I seriously expected a fine spray at the very least!! And thanks for the compliment on the opening!