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@stuartmorris4932

3 жыл бұрын

April you should lite sand the top edge of the concrete so it's not crisp edge make it a rounded edge but looks fantastic and you are the best I love watching your videos.

@mr.robinson1982

3 жыл бұрын

Your spice rack is absolutely brilliant. I am so going to use it.

@abm2617

2 жыл бұрын

NICE WORK!! Thanks for sharing.

@gtk5341

Жыл бұрын

Nice, i am a retired architect. I liked your reasoning and explaining of why and how.

I really like that she always shows the final results in the beginning of the video

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like giving the end visual as inspiration. :)

That sawzall vibrator idea is just fantastic. Thats one of the best hacks Ive seen

@mattwhitmire9936

Ай бұрын

I waited for the whole video to see it😂

Hands down the best video Iv found on how to DIY concrete countertops. Just want to say thank you 🙏 for all the hard work and effort into make this video for us all to learn from. Outstanding work and finish on everything and the end product speaks for itself. Bravo 🙌

@AprilWilkerson

7 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel and find it useful. Thanks for watching.

This is going to be one outrageous outdoor kitchen. It is truly "Texas Sized", and I love it.

I can't thank you enough for how informative you make your video's I've been searching forever on this subject for an outdoor seating area around our fire pit, and happened to come across your video. Never have I ever seen such attention to detail. you answered all my questions and even showed the names of the products you used. Keep doing what you do, you help guys like me look better when we do work around the house. And yes my name is really Santa Claus

@AprilWilkerson

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I’ve been watching your journey off and on over numerous years and you always impress. You’re a rockstar, keep it up! 👍

April everything looks great. Take care and have a blessed week and see you on your next video.

April, The Cement Countertops look great.

Really beautiful work April, how sweet it is when a plan comes together so nicely !

Great job April. I’m friends with your mom. She is so very proud of you! And with good reason. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your projects!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Yes, she certainly is! I'm glad you are enjoying my Channel. :)

That looks AMAZING!!!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and your team taking the time to share the journey with us. I just have one note I would’ve done different on the concrete counters. IF you ever need to replace the sink, it won’t be fun. You used a drop in sink, but it looks like you poured the concrete over the entire lip sandwiching the sink between the concrete counters and the concrete underlayment, basically making it appear as if it is an under mount sink. I would’ve poured the counters first, then dropped in the sink.

On June 16th I'll be working with concrete for 22 years. You all did a great job 👏 👍

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the Video.

Once again, you knocked it out of the park. Well done. It is refreshing to see someone willing to tackle ALL aspects of a build. Although you may not have much experience at that part, you and your team are doing fantastic work. Keep it up.

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good afternoon from Central Texas!

@unclejack123

3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilWilkerson Howdy from the San Francisco Bay area .... been watching you from the start ... you've come a far piece young Lady ..... just sayin' ...... ;-p

The counter tops are beautiful😍! Great job April!

They look amazing! You outdoor party area is coming along nicely!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you for your kind words. :)

Counter tops turned out great. Good work from the whole crew

It's looking incredible. You're a rock star.

What a great video! I will never pour concrete countertops but learned so much watching this video. Great job!

April, those cabinets and your counter tops especially look fantastic a huge well done, being a long time subscriber watching for many years, this outdoor kitchen surpasses anything else you have built to date, The Evolution of April is coming along very nicely! Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺

It's just all looking so beautiful.

Beautiful job turned out very nice. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work April. Can't wait to see ur next videos. Keep Making. God Bless.

April, We will be doing this soon and the tips are very helpful, Love the job that yall have done, Thanks for sharing.

I love the tip for using the sawzall for vibrating. Great video. Thanks

So impressive. Looks beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial

This video was such a God send to me. I’m a subscriber but I’ve not watched this series. The series will be a huge education. My wife and I just retired and are planning a move to our forever dream home. After a 45 year career in welding fabrication, heavy equipment operating & repair and building construction, my outdoor kitchen & living space as well as huge multi-craft/trade shop are ultra important to me. The inside of the whole house is my wifey’s domain. Your channel is a huge help for me. Thank you April!

@hgsmasterclass3452

4 ай бұрын

The reinforcement bit in this video is completely wrong.

Inspiring! This beats the heck out of building slabs in the garage and carrying them out to the jobsite! By the way! I want your backyard! Thank you for this video.

loving this project! looks great so far!

April, this is the best, most informative video I have ever seen for concrete counters tops I have seen. Great system! Great job!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!

Great timing for me stumbling across your terrific and informative video!!! I build custom cabinets but am NOT a concrete countertop pro. I need to put caps on some pergola posts and this video is the perfect instruction manual for how to do it! Thanks and great video, even leaving in dropping your hole bit into your brand new sink.....:)

I'm going to build an outdoor kitchen on the back of my new shop addition and have been pondering the idea of cement counters. Yours turned out looking really good

One of the absolute best tutorials on KZread. Thank you!

@AprilWilkerson

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

You are a brave girl. One piece concrete counters before cabinets, that is courage. So glad it worked just as you planned it. Awesome 👏

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

It was incredible, congratulations!!👏👏👏👏 Now to use it a lot !!

Mostly a lurker on youtube, but I must say, I continue to be amazed with your (and this channel's) journey. Each video and project just gets better and better as I watch from year to year.

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying my Channel.

Very inspiring work April. Clever design too. Love the kitchen cabinet idea.

LOVE THE VIDEO!!! thank you for all the tips and tricks. Doing some little projects myself! Keep up the awesome work!!!

A new Wilkerdo video and my coffee … my perfect Sunday :)

I seriously thought I was the craziest female diyer ever until I saw your videos. Ive been wanting to do a concrete countertop for years but keep reminding myself how much work it would be without help and that Im not as young quick and agile as I once was. Kudos to you on every level! It helps to be a little bit nuts doesnt it

That sawzall tip is gold.

I love the outdoor living area.. This is my goal at our recreation property in the mountains of Utah.

Such fun to look at your videos, you are an inspiration to me. Thanks

the out door kitchen looks amazing can,t to see the finish .

Fantastic video, thank you! I especially loved the use of the reciprocating saw to vibrate the edges. Nicely done!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching.

Looks SOOO NICE!

April, the Concrete Warrior !!!

Really outdoing yourself with this project. The countertops are amazing.

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the Series.

thank you for share your work for us you are amazing

Your biggest challenge: Improving on Perfection! Great work!

Wow you go girl. Looks fantastic 👏

Great work by A GREAT LADY !!!

As a safety instructor for a large mining company, it is refreshing to see a skilled craftsman using proper PPE. Including the respirator. Thank you, for being a great example.

@AprilWilkerson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

Amazing work as always

Wow! What a project those countertops were, in and of themselves!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was quite the job but so rewarding afterwards!

Great project! Loved the concrete countertops.

This video is pretty darn cool. You made it look easy due to your preparation work.

Wooooo wee lots and lots of hard work and great tips !!!!! Glad it’s all going well for ya!!!!

this was one of the coolest videos I've seen. I'm doing a far less elaborate pour for my concrete but WOW - this helps a ton. Thank you! You've earned the subscribe.

@AprilWilkerson

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Omg. If you have kids, they're going to have the life!!! I can't wait to see what you do next!

Looks great April

Looks amazing

Looks great.

Doing these exact same ones in my kitchen. Sticking with the white. Thanks for the video.

Much better than John Malecki's pour.

Very very nice April. Great video.

the sawzall was a great idea for vibrating out the bubbles

Excellent job.

great job as always

Am getting a good training........i feel like i could start making things too Thanks April ☺️

You had the best install that I have found on KZread. I will be copying what you did. Great Job and Thank You!!!

@AprilWilkerson

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

You are insane (said with the utmost respect). The quality work and attention to detail are amazing. IGTV should watch your videos to learn what it means good product.

Great work as usual and a wonderful tutorial. When you started without the cabinets I said to my wife, April is out of her mind! But, it turned out just as you planned, perfectly! Looking forward to what you have planned next.

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It definitely would have been easier if the Cabinets were already in but love a challenge and we just worked around problem. Glad you enjoyed the Video. :)

Looking really nice!

Gr8 tip on using the Sawzall as a vibrator!

You look good doing it!!

Top notch video ! Great work getting the details of the steps in a user friendly delivery. Big fan !!

@AprilWilkerson

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

Yup I used them 6 years ago they make the best products I'm gonna use them again in the future hopefully I can get them to let me do a trial

So many great ideas; you're costing me a fortune. Ordering the SmartJars tomorrow.

Looking good great job. Concrete is always hard work. Thanks 😊!!

Perfect, thorough and you are beautiful too. Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷😉

Im impressed!

Wow 😮! Looks great

Excellent! Great video. Wish I had room for an epic shop like that!

That reciprocating saw trick is clever.

Amazing! You guys rocked out those concrete counter tops 🤙🏾💯. Your outdoor kitchen is looking great! Very cool stuff April. Thanks for sharing❤️

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I must admit it's looking pretty great this outdoor kitchen area is larger than the footprint of my home 🏡. I also find myself listening to make sure that you pronounce the word "HEARTH" Correctly each time you say it , your first video on the outdoor kitchen made me chuckle so much and only because of how you thought the word "HEARTH" Was spoken until your friend Correctly told you!!! As always April 💯%... 👍 🇬🇧.

Your spice rack is absolutely brilliant, I am so going to steal it....

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Please do! Smart Jars is a great solution!

You took a lot of fear out for me. I have been hesitating... But I feel like this is something I can take on now. Thank you for such a great demonstration!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. It was a lot of hard work but so rewarding at the end.

Looks great April. I'm coming to your house for vacation!

I cannot get enough of this video, you did an excellent job, thanks for sharing! Greetings from mexico. Keep up the great work.

@AprilWilkerson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching. Greetings from Texas!

you all are great

Excellent video.

Fantastic job April, looks great around there. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your continued encouragement and support Fred. :)

Love your concrete vibrator idea.

Nice cabinets under the concrete countertops. We are building out-of-pocket and are using tool cabinets for most of our base cabinets as we find it’s much denser storage and deep drawers beat swing-open under cabinet storage for us.

Wow this is the best concrete countertop video I've seen, with so many great tips and even related finds like smartjars 😀 Thank you so much!

@AprilWilkerson

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful! Thanks for watching.

I’ll definitely reference this video if and when I do concrete countertops. It looks awesome April!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the Video.

That's going to be a really fun place when completed, looks nice!

@AprilWilkerson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm loving how it's turning out. Thanks for watching.

Great video! I'm glad I did granite. I started my outdoor kitchen in October of 2022 and finished in June of 2023. Had to work around winter here in Ohio. Such a wonderful challenge and such a rewarding result. Stainless drawers, granite tops and cultured stone infields. I basically started it to give my Big Green Egg , wood and charcoal and BGE accessories a home I cannot overstate how much storage you need for all that stuff and how much planning that takes. One 12' unit for storage, a 6' unit for the BGE and beer refrigerator and pop and a 5 for unit for a wine refrigerator. In the end, my planning tool was what do you need out there so that you don't have to repeatedly go in the house. A rack for utensils, sink (water), dish soap, garbage bin, a bing for fire starter cubes, a long lighter and a hair dryer to fan the fire in the beginning, a rack for wine glasses, in drawer paper towels, pam. Don't forget the music and speakers. Downlights, electrical outlets? Switches to turn the refrigerators off in the winter? The most challenging, but one of the most rewarding projects I have ever done. I think including the granite, the stainless uinits and the refrigerators included I did it all for under $19,000.

@AprilWilkerson

2 ай бұрын

Sounds amazing! Thank you for Sharing and for watching.