You guys are fortunate to get to do this together as father and son, and son in law. Savor it.
@yeamewoo
7 ай бұрын
Amen, building a house was my grandfather’s dream and mine. Wish he was here to make it reality
@malikto1
7 ай бұрын
Most definitely, I worked with my dad on many projects over the years, and now that I'm building a house I so wish he was still around to work with.
@adanmata8625
6 ай бұрын
Me best memories as an adult are working with my dad and brothers
@cmcking2002
6 ай бұрын
I echo that!! I worked as a go-for for my dad and grandfather on many projects then my dad and brother. They are my most cherished memories.
@1stWorldProblemsSolved
6 ай бұрын
agreed. He reminds me of my dad so much...rip pops.
@mmcmmc42417 ай бұрын
I came for the construction tips, but stayed for the genuine family joy in being together and creating memories 🙂
@av8ionUSMC
6 ай бұрын
That's exactly right!
@Byteme347 ай бұрын
I love that you acknowledge the value of calling in the pros and the value they bring to your project. Learning so much from this series! Impressive work gang.
@robsp327 ай бұрын
$85 grand is amazing in price. The cost of the electrical alone if I would have hired a contractor to do it up here in the north east would have been an easy $20k. You guys are truly blessed to be able to do the labor yourself because labor prices these days are outrageous.
@remodz6385
6 ай бұрын
Yup. 20k electrical, $15k plumbing, $20k foundation, 15k windows, $20k lumber…1400 sq ft here in PNW is about $225/sq ft minimum. More like $250. That’s 300k+ for that building
@evictioncarpentry2628
6 ай бұрын
@@remodz6385there's no way a RI electrical or plumbing is 15-20k each on 1400ft.
@robsp32
6 ай бұрын
@@remodz6385 lol We spent 10k on cheap Okna replacement windows for our 1000sq ft rancher last year. Can't even imagine what the cost would have been if I went with pella. 2x4's were going for 7.85 a piece in 2021, highest I saw was 9 bucks. Would have been next to impossible to build this project when that was going on.
@disqusrubbish5467
6 ай бұрын
@@remodz6385 "sponsors"...
@mixedbrass101
6 ай бұрын
That’s you
@chriskelvin2487 ай бұрын
This episode in particular is an insta-classic, essential StudPack video. Besides the father and son moment in your book of life, you are sharing with us the hard numbers. And the rest of us, from aspiring home owners to the day-in, day-out construction pros- have a valuable resource provided to us from your documented journey. Much appreciated, much enjoyed!
@Geppetto047 ай бұрын
Being able to say you built it with your dad and brother in law… Priceless!
@n8zimphotography7 ай бұрын
Loved the price breakdown, love the transparency and open learning from this channel. Love catching the video within minutes of it dropping because I'm always checking for more Stud Pack. Really looking forward to more tools and construction progress is the coming videos.
@itsfonk7 ай бұрын
Not to diminish the courageous spirit and diligent efforts getting things to this point, but the creativity and foresight to tackle such a project deserves applause. It amazes me that folks today can manifest their dreams-be it building a home or a wooden sailing yacht, traveling across the world on an epic adventure, or even refining technical, mechanical and woodworking skills creating something unique out back in the garage-with funding from user attention and a few sponsorships. If someone told me 10-15 years ago this would be happening, I would’ve laughed it off. Kudos, guys! I will remain absolutely stoked, cheering y’all on each week, until everything is finished here… and y’all start on Paul’s countryside retirement dream home! 😄🤙
@daveydude63226 ай бұрын
Great channel guys…you are always upbeat and positive. As a civil engineer I specialized in geotechnical engineering for many years. Your foundation treatment of undercutting unstable soil and replacing with select material prompted these thoughts. You undercut 5’… but you may have been able to undercut/remove a substantially less amount with the use of a separation geotextile and a geogrid (horizontal plastic grid with openings ~ 1” square) placed at the midpoint of your select fill. Also the ideal fill material to use with the geogrid is angular in nature because it interacts with the 1 in.² apertures of the geogrid giving the soil mass tensile strength…so when a soil mass cant move horizontally it also cant deflect vertically under loads. I worked for the NYSDOT for 33 yrs and we had much success with geotextiles in conjunction with our highways, bridges, retaining walls, etc. I’m not criticizing… I am just giving you food for thought for when you build your dream home next-door. Also, you mentioned using a sheep foot roller in the video. Typically a sheep foot roller is used in moisture sensitive soil, such as silts and clays and compacts the soil later from the bottom to the top. The smooth steel wheeled roller that you used was appropriate for the granular select material that you had because it compacts from the top of the soil layer down. Also it may be helpful to have your roller operator roll in the static mode, as opposed to the vibratory mode because you have a high water table and the vibratory mode may exacerbate the soil conditions. Hope you find any of this info useful.
@JackGiralico7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown. I am AMAZED at your cost control. Proof that a builder is not a necessity if you have knowledge about contruction.
@Icculus.
7 ай бұрын
And the time to do it. While I love following this project and all, the rest of us have jobs that suck up the valuable time needed to embark on such a venture. Amazing that they can do this together and they are truly living the dream, but the rest of us would have to do this with a) no sponsors and b) on weekends/evenings. Which would take at least 10 times as long. My plan is to buy acreage and build a home on it in the next 5-10 years, but I have no delusions that I could do it myself. Having the know-how is one thing, but time is a huge factor which is why most people have to hire someone to do it. This was a great video, though, breaking down their costs. So often youtubers don't get into these details, and when they do they hide the sponsor benefits. So, kudos for that!
@shawnphillips1220
7 ай бұрын
@@Icculus.No doubt. I'm glad their killing it but they should have included the price tag for the average Joe. I believe you'd be $200-300k easily at this point. Quite possible to have failed completely and had to file bankruptcy if hit with the same scenarios they faced, except the average Joe wouldn't of had the knowledge or connections to save the build.
@larrymashburn7789
4 ай бұрын
@JackGiralico you are 100% correct l, however good luck getting a bank to fund the project without a GC license signing off on costs. I am currently jumping through hoops to get a house funded. I have to show my costs and bids for everything. Where a licensed contractor can just say $180/sqft on a pro forma invoice or estimate.
@bkkcanuck7 ай бұрын
Love the clarity and honesty in discussing costs. Looking great keep at it, can't wait to see the finished product.
@tiffanycrabtree1387 ай бұрын
It blows my mind the difference in local economies. For what y’all are spending for the garage/ apartment and main house (I’m sure it’s a great price for where you are) would dang near put you in a mansion in my little rinky dink no name town in Tennessee. Absolutely love y’all’s videos! Wholesome content and y’all seem so genuine and honest! Wish y’all all the best and you deserve nothing but greatness
@mudlick8186
7 ай бұрын
And in my neck of the woods, $85K wouldn't buy a knock-down. Location, location, location.
@somethingblend
6 ай бұрын
We must be in opposite corners of Tennessee because prices of property and existing homes in east TN have skyrocketed. I was fortunate enough to have purchased my home in 2019, but the cost of materials then the inflation insanity threw a giant wrench in our plans to renovate. I can't imagine trying to start that process with how things are right now.
@restingsmirkface
6 ай бұрын
I just spent $40k for a well on raw land that I paid $80k for in 2020. No power yet, no septic yet, no house yet.
@AdamS-lh2ug
6 ай бұрын
One of the best comments. I’m in the Twin Cities, you can’t buy a house around here for $200k. All the houses are around $300-$400k and you don’t even get a deck with it.
@AdamS-lh2ug
6 ай бұрын
Hell, I worked on a house where the owners paid $600k, and we gutted it. They bought it because it had a large yard, and you’re just like “this yard is tiny,” one stall garage. When we done with it, it was on par with the 1.5-2 million dollar homes on the block, but like, really? You can damn near touch your neighbors window from within your house. Couple restaurants down the street have been on Food Network. That kind of neighborhood.
@R-J-K-7 ай бұрын
As someone watching this for entertainment and a little bit of inspiration, I always appreciate when people mention how many feet of wiring are in their house, or how many thousands of nails. The dollars and cents are the most important I guess, but it’s always wild to remember how many trucks of fill you bought, or how many shingles you’ll nail down later on. Great work as always, and I hope you’re able to slow down a little bit for the holidays.
@KingKong-bq7wt
6 ай бұрын
I'm doing my first build, it's a 1000sf ADU. My guess estimate is I've gone thru at least 15,000 nails & screws. I still have to frame the third floor and roof, lets not forget interior walls, drywall and paneling. When all is said and done it blows my mind to think ballpark of 40,000. That's not counting the many brad nails I'll use for the cedar siding because those are really pins.
@Wolfburns7 ай бұрын
This series is something I look forward to a lot. Thank you all so much for your effort. This has been so great to watch the build come along. I can't wait to see the drywall go up actually haha!
@bullieboi7 ай бұрын
Your channel is more fun and more informative than "This Old House" ever was. You should call it "This Old Stud"!!
@bozersgal
6 ай бұрын
good idea!
@greggcoulter60087 ай бұрын
It’s been a great build so far and I’ve truly enjoyed watching you guys grow. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out. Keep Em coming boys.
@ASilverLining607 ай бұрын
I'm having a house built as we speak now. My husband and I are retired and my home is about 2,800 sq feet and I have a daylight basement that will be roughed out but not finished. It's a 3 bedroom 2 bath on top floor and has the Hardy siding. When the basement is done it will be 2 more bedrooms and another full bath.The company puts in the front landscaping and sprinkler system and the sturdy vinyl fence and I'm paying $450,000. It will have LVP flooring and carpet in bedrooms. Most is custom but it is a building company that puts in neighborhoods in Northern Idaho. This is my second home from this company and they have improved their selections and building material 100%. The first home is 2286 square foot, but had 4 bedrooms 3 bath and a small office and I paid $110,000 in 2000. I can't believe how much everything has gone up drastically.
@TomReynolds3DV7 ай бұрын
Long time follower and I just wanted to say how awesome it is that you guys have gotten so much done this fast. We're always going to want more videos but it's absolutely awesome how far you've come in such a short time with all things considered. Thanks so much!!!
@stevestarange7 ай бұрын
I got a suggestion, any Media area (TV, office area where a PC could be), run conduit to those areas, then you can run CAT-6E networking cable to each TV or PC or PS5 or XBOX and hardwired your connections to your router. And that way you can future proof and use CAT-7 or whatever new connection comes out. A server room with conduit to all the Media areas of your house would be ideal if I was to be where you're at. Love your content keep it up.
@JOIHIINI
6 ай бұрын
This^^^ no one ever thinks of this. I work in networking and one way to go a level up from this which in 9 years I've only seen twice is to run 2 cat6 cables to each outlet. That way, if you want your wireless access point in a room other than the data room you can run the cat6 to the router then backfeed the 2nd cat6 to the primary switch. That way you've got best of both worlds
@ElectricProAcademy6 ай бұрын
13:00: Thanks for having us. Love you guys! Can't wait to bring the fam back down to see the progress!
@orsonwelles21666 ай бұрын
Hey guys - retired multi decade carpenter/builder and huge fan. Have you considered reaching out to DIY WIFE here on KZread? She tries really hard, learning as she goes along, making mistakes she figures out and their subsequent fixes, and gets some pretty nice projects finished up. She's also got a great eye for design, color and layout and seems just as down to earth and decent as you all do. Bonus - she's a Texas person!
@FMFC0RPSMAN7 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work. I love to see a father & his children working together. You guys are really living the dream!
@tommywillis96367 ай бұрын
You guys are awesome and I can’t wait for the next video! It’s so refreshing to see a family come together and build an awesome home. Keep up the great work!!👍
@bobromero24857 ай бұрын
You guys are incredible and really loving this journey you’re on.
@Mental_Egg7 ай бұрын
Love the honesty of this channel!!!! Great job guys!
@cachamp2036 ай бұрын
Excellent video Paul, Jordan and Rad! Look forward to your videos all the time. One of the best channels on KZread by a mile!!
@Palinkat6 ай бұрын
Delighted for you guys! Thats a great price so far and a lot of hard work not just building but behind the scene making it all happen. Can't wait for the rest!!
@ye11oman7 ай бұрын
Good on y'all. Hard work, sweat, tears and blood. You'll have all that in that building and more by the time you're done, but it'll be worth it. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the candid look
@mike-vw1zn6 ай бұрын
It is so great to see a father and son and friends do this project , that is priceless how you all have such a wonderful relationship. It’s such a shame that 10 years ago that would have been 1/2 that price, ok 15 years ago.your videos and attitudes are what I like the most.ive been a home builder most my life , and am about to build a small home for myself, what a permit nightmare it is . I’m on the east coast of central Florida. I’m addicted to your videos, keep em coming.
@vonderdornburg7 ай бұрын
Excellent work and I really appreciate the honest cost breakdown. Keep it up!
@brian6446 ай бұрын
hard to believe i have been watching you guys now for almost 3 years i think. its amazing to see how far this channel has come..... congratulations....
@tannerreiser39927 ай бұрын
cost breakdown was a lot less then i had thought even without the partnerships. watching this process has been amazing and cant wait to see more progress being made and for that eventual house build so keep up the great work
@brianwood52206 ай бұрын
Great cost breakdown guys, I hope your going to have the project valued when it's finished. Thanks for sharing. 🧑🎄🧑🎄🧑🎄🧑🎄
@ericjohnson54657 ай бұрын
The electrician price you paid was bargain basement. You ran miles of cable and feeder, multiple panels, boxes, etc. I paid that for a panel upgrade and subpanel install then another 900 for rough in of two small bedrooms and another 600 for finish electrical (devices, lights). That guy from Indy hooked you up. I’ll subscribe to him on that alone!
@hardlyb7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown and the transparency. I'm getting closer to having a house built a house near Austin, and I'm really interested in hearing what you're learning. Great information.
@Michael_Courtney7 ай бұрын
Great video. Liked the breakdown. Especially as a DIYer. Smart to know what you can do and what is better to farm out even if it is possible to do it yourself.
@CinemaSasquatch7 ай бұрын
Glad to see smiles. You guys are still hanging in there.
@brianfoughty19266 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the next phase. You guys are killing it.
@denniswray4706 ай бұрын
Absolutely first class to see you guys still smiling at this stage of the build good luck going forward I really enjoy your show.
@timothyloraditch89036 ай бұрын
Your work is amazing! I get so much enjoyment watching your build. I can’t imagine how you feel. Keep up the good work.
@kenmaira7 ай бұрын
Love this channel. Thanks guys!
@wojciechbartczak31097 ай бұрын
My favorite weekend event :) New Stud Pack video! Thanks guys for all details!
@brendajohnson58376 ай бұрын
Hi guys! My husband and I love your channel! I just subscribed and I ordered a stud pack hat for him for Christmas. I came right away and he will be so surprised. Thank you for your context. Love the garage build. My husband is building a garage, and loves watching your show. You guys are so fun and real. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Love, from MN. Brenda 😊
@pitsnipe55597 ай бұрын
Great progress, can’t wait to see the finished results.
@fairtex76 ай бұрын
Very special on camera dynamic between the 3 of you guys. Favorite channel to learn from.
@dwayneemmers43406 ай бұрын
Great video thanks every single time I tune in to you guys I learn something working on a much smaller projects thanks for all the help like mentioning how much of a help cost wise and when sometimes it can save you money by bringing in the Pros instead of trying to guess on it yourself keep the content coming and many many thanks.....
@PuroInternationalPhenomenon6 ай бұрын
@studpack Love how honest, transparent, happy you all are. This video was one I didn't know I needed. I appreciate the content. Also Jordan, this entrepreneur coming out of you these last couple of years has really been the catalyst of your family's success. I'm sure Paul had great word of mouth references given what a practiced speaker he is. You've really provided him with so much more of a reach by using social media/youtube. Please remember to be thankful. Treat others how you want to be treated. Lastly, take care of your friends and family. Unsolicited advice, I'm sure you are getting plenty of it haha. Big fan of your family/videos.
@williamsethman24347 ай бұрын
Great video guys. Like you gave the breakdown on the materials. Do any of you have another job to support your family, just curious. But cherish Jordan the time you get to work with your Dad on this project. And learn so much from him. This is priceless .
@mcnewbs606 ай бұрын
Man you all are so fun to watch. Been fun to come along for the ride.
@BethePandaGames6 ай бұрын
This is a true family channel. Just everyone working together to help each other out. Amazing
@gordonshute88166 ай бұрын
I'm super happy for you guys. This is so much fun!
@patrickgreen23617 ай бұрын
Shoutout from New Orleans- so proud of y’all. Your dedication, hard work shows. The QUALITY has been off the charts!
@amirmostafavi.m7 ай бұрын
You guys are amazing! Thank you.
@jamesmccarthy64306 ай бұрын
My favorite KZread channel! Gret job. Can't wait every week to see the next one.
@JohnMcGing17 ай бұрын
Hey props to you all for being able to do what you're doing and getting the services and prices that you've been getting. Just got to say, I'm just Joe homeowner and had to replace my breaker box 2 years ago as it was no longer in code and that alone was $3,500. So you got some great pricing on a lot of what you got, cuz paying retail would have been so expensive.
@tay13666
6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I don't even want to think about how much it would have been to pay someone to rewire my house. It's taken me 3 years, and I've spent somewhere north of $1300 in materials for my 2000 sq ft, two story, 3-bed, 2 bath house. But I did it without opening any walls and preserved the beautiful plaster/lath in this 1890s home. All thanks to my best friend being a licensed electrician who was able to do the panel swap for me. And who also taught me all I needed to know about residential wiring and keeping it at or better than code with all the side jobs I have helped him with the past 20+ years.
@thecoasttocountrylife6 ай бұрын
I just broke ground on my new dream home build. Builder is doing the work ( rules of HOA ) but I will be finishing out the 3k sq ft basement. You guys have taught me so much over the years and giving me a lot of ideas for my new home build. Thank You so much. Hope you and the fam had a great Christmas!
@aftershock22767 ай бұрын
Hey guy keep up the great work. I moved to Houston just about the time you guys did. One thing I learned about was drywood termites wich are very prevalent here. Make sure you treat all your framing before you drywall with boracare with mold control. You tube it. You will not regret it. Keep up the awesome work 👏
@lufia16247 ай бұрын
Y'know, I always fastforward your commercials, but i'm always glad you have your sponsors. No way is youtube covering the cost, even though you guys produce peak quality content. This video was really helpful and put things in perspective. Super appreciate you guys sharing nunbers and being transparent. That's a huge part of the learning process.
@evelyngorfram93067 ай бұрын
Appreciate all of what you do, but extra kudos for including the value of sponsored items.
@user-fk8dn7gv3h6 ай бұрын
Great progress . I enjoy your videos. I have watched y’all for a long time. Keep up the great work!
@Rygo-wk3jm7 ай бұрын
Well done gents! Your hard work is paying off!
@spock595 ай бұрын
Count your blessings you're building in Texas. This all would cost twice as much in California. Also, the fact that you got help from suppliers and trade people, doesn't really make this cost analyst accurate, but I appreciate you sharing what you have invested and you earned every penny of that KZread money. Congratulations, well done!
@palomadeoro7 ай бұрын
Awesome Job Guys!!! Honestly, that is not as bad as I thought. Super amazed with how far you all have come :D
@abbyshackleton91987 ай бұрын
One thing I’ve always wondered is the income! Not necessarily how much, but more so is Jordan paying dad and Rad? Do dad and Rad have other jobs going on? Just curious the dynamic!
@rotorhawg8052
6 ай бұрын
I've had the same question, mostly about Rad. Dad has probably got a little nest egg put away. But how is this young newlywed able to afford to "donate" his time and still support his family?
@brianhopkins52517 ай бұрын
love your honesty, always have, best construction/building/etc channel around
@stephengirtz6 ай бұрын
That is a great breakdown and recap on this project! Keep it up!
@donaldgastineau63307 ай бұрын
I appreciate your channel. Great content! Thanks
@DrPronghorn6 ай бұрын
These videos are an important part of my week, please keep up the good work!
@bhami7 ай бұрын
You guys are awesome! Some other channels only give detailed cost info to paid subscribers.
@ryans28296 ай бұрын
Love the videos. Keep up the good work. I’m curious to see you track your “free” labor by hours and speciality then calculate labor costs based on market rates. Then add overhead and profit to have a sense of what a person to pay a builder for a house like this.
@chriscromar90137 ай бұрын
I’ve really liked seeing the new products being used since I used to do home construction.
@TooPAC926 ай бұрын
You guys are doing a great job just keep doing what you're doing you have ALL of our support
@imhooks6 ай бұрын
Found you guys a few years ago when you were hanging an LVL beam in a house. Now you guys are hanging wide flange steel beams in your DIY garage build. Y'all have come a long ways. Love the content and keep it up!
@chrisosti7 ай бұрын
Another great video guys! Keep 'em coming... Thanks for the cost update, it's been on everyone's mind for sure. Now...can I ask the bigger question? How much of the construction costs are paid from KZread monetization???
@SaucyOperator7 ай бұрын
I am loving my Sashco stuff.... All around they are KILLING IT!
@user-jo5le4og6n6 ай бұрын
Thank you for breakdown. Where I live cost per sqft is around $130 for new construction so you guys are doing great!
@sokola3116 ай бұрын
Wow. You guys are doing it right. Keep it going crew! Brilliant!
@willtull6 ай бұрын
Great video. Great job. You guys rock, keep up the good work.
@craigfuller61876 ай бұрын
Great job. Been nice watching this you guys. Great video.
@alonzosmith61897 ай бұрын
Great to see the Father and Son working together
@edzachary86577 ай бұрын
Great videos guys. you can't put a price on the father son connection on a job like this God Bless you guys
@justinmills38527 ай бұрын
Just remodeled our purchase, took 6 months doing a full remodel and I felt like it was never going to end! Well worth doing it yourself. You can have confidence it's done right, and the money saved on things you can do yourself is well worth it.
@cineaste19697 ай бұрын
Definitely a different type of show but very informative. I always watch all the commercials to make sure you guys get the money you deserve. Great job and I still wait for all your videos. Keep going strong and we’ll continue to watch! 👍🏼
@KingKong-bq7wt6 ай бұрын
I'm a DIY guy building an ADU that's 1000sf. It's 3 floors 1 bed 1.5 bath in Wa. state. No construction background but doing great except for the weather, the cold is tough but the rain is starting to beat me hard and not good for the structure. Wish I had some Texas sun.
@StudPack
6 ай бұрын
You got this King Kong! We’re in it together man 💪🏼
@BobBrittonBespoke7 ай бұрын
Awesome... more videos please! I check YT every day hoping you guys post another one.... Get back to building!!
@jasonjtg216 ай бұрын
Really. I’ll detailed walk through. I’m going to echo some of the comments. The three of you seem to enjoy each other have have fun. I think it’s cool that you are having this benefit of time together as well. Keep being awesome!
@JT_706 ай бұрын
Another excellent enjoyable Stud Pack video.
@-DexterMorgan-7 ай бұрын
awesome. much love and RESPECT
@briansboucher6 ай бұрын
i grew up in that part of texas. still have friends there. you are in a great spot for sure.
@terryupchurch98887 ай бұрын
I think you guys did great. Thank you to the sponsors!
@johnpaulcurtis35027 ай бұрын
I've used some of the tricks and "hacks" you've done and even showed them to other folks around home here in southern Ohio. Even showed them the Channel, and some call me "gang." I love learning about new construction or even remodels. Given were about to start our remodel. I've bought several tools approved, and u approved by the ol' lady 😂 Huge fan! Love the channel! I'll be getting a hat soon. I'm glad to see you with bunker branding. Im a huge fan of Matt and his content as well.
@reissallan6 ай бұрын
I wish I had a family like yours. ❤Love the series.
@BethePandaGames
6 ай бұрын
same, but Ill take the blessings I got.
@georgem12346 ай бұрын
Paul, saturday we drove by your site, I just wanted you to know how impressive it is. Thanks for sharing this with us
@mickeymacon12817 ай бұрын
Love the transparency. You’re realizing a dream you’ve worked hard to achieve.
@charlesboyer57127 ай бұрын
As with most projects, the biggest cost is " Labor. You guys have to have saved a ton. I finished a basement a builder wanted $45k to finish. Did if for around $17k. House value went up $117k. 😊
@barry0097 ай бұрын
Great video, I must have missed the zip sheathing and seal tape breakdown part.
@MrSim0n6 ай бұрын
being able to work with your father and brother inlaw is priceless so $85,000 is nothing compared to it. Fantastic video well done guys
@twalker20487 ай бұрын
Great work, fellows!!! I love the show.
@williammoore41016 ай бұрын
You should add the cost of a Christmas tree for the second floor. Hang your small tools on it as ornaments/tool holder. Great stuff! I keep smashing my like button, but it only lets me like it once.
@CitEnthusiast6 ай бұрын
What was the cost of the ZIPSystem sheathing? Did I miss that? Was it included in the lumber cost? Sure would be nice to know that particular cost. Good stuff, saving tons by DIY as well as knowing that it's done well, no arguing with contractors about things not done, defects, etc. That, by itself, is worth a ton in stress relief.
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You guys are fortunate to get to do this together as father and son, and son in law. Savor it.
@yeamewoo
7 ай бұрын
Amen, building a house was my grandfather’s dream and mine. Wish he was here to make it reality
@malikto1
7 ай бұрын
Most definitely, I worked with my dad on many projects over the years, and now that I'm building a house I so wish he was still around to work with.
@adanmata8625
6 ай бұрын
Me best memories as an adult are working with my dad and brothers
@cmcking2002
6 ай бұрын
I echo that!! I worked as a go-for for my dad and grandfather on many projects then my dad and brother. They are my most cherished memories.
@1stWorldProblemsSolved
6 ай бұрын
agreed. He reminds me of my dad so much...rip pops.
I came for the construction tips, but stayed for the genuine family joy in being together and creating memories 🙂
@av8ionUSMC
6 ай бұрын
That's exactly right!
I love that you acknowledge the value of calling in the pros and the value they bring to your project. Learning so much from this series! Impressive work gang.
$85 grand is amazing in price. The cost of the electrical alone if I would have hired a contractor to do it up here in the north east would have been an easy $20k. You guys are truly blessed to be able to do the labor yourself because labor prices these days are outrageous.
@remodz6385
6 ай бұрын
Yup. 20k electrical, $15k plumbing, $20k foundation, 15k windows, $20k lumber…1400 sq ft here in PNW is about $225/sq ft minimum. More like $250. That’s 300k+ for that building
@evictioncarpentry2628
6 ай бұрын
@@remodz6385there's no way a RI electrical or plumbing is 15-20k each on 1400ft.
@robsp32
6 ай бұрын
@@remodz6385 lol We spent 10k on cheap Okna replacement windows for our 1000sq ft rancher last year. Can't even imagine what the cost would have been if I went with pella. 2x4's were going for 7.85 a piece in 2021, highest I saw was 9 bucks. Would have been next to impossible to build this project when that was going on.
@disqusrubbish5467
6 ай бұрын
@@remodz6385 "sponsors"...
@mixedbrass101
6 ай бұрын
That’s you
This episode in particular is an insta-classic, essential StudPack video. Besides the father and son moment in your book of life, you are sharing with us the hard numbers. And the rest of us, from aspiring home owners to the day-in, day-out construction pros- have a valuable resource provided to us from your documented journey. Much appreciated, much enjoyed!
Being able to say you built it with your dad and brother in law… Priceless!
Loved the price breakdown, love the transparency and open learning from this channel. Love catching the video within minutes of it dropping because I'm always checking for more Stud Pack. Really looking forward to more tools and construction progress is the coming videos.
Not to diminish the courageous spirit and diligent efforts getting things to this point, but the creativity and foresight to tackle such a project deserves applause. It amazes me that folks today can manifest their dreams-be it building a home or a wooden sailing yacht, traveling across the world on an epic adventure, or even refining technical, mechanical and woodworking skills creating something unique out back in the garage-with funding from user attention and a few sponsorships. If someone told me 10-15 years ago this would be happening, I would’ve laughed it off. Kudos, guys! I will remain absolutely stoked, cheering y’all on each week, until everything is finished here… and y’all start on Paul’s countryside retirement dream home! 😄🤙
Great channel guys…you are always upbeat and positive. As a civil engineer I specialized in geotechnical engineering for many years. Your foundation treatment of undercutting unstable soil and replacing with select material prompted these thoughts. You undercut 5’… but you may have been able to undercut/remove a substantially less amount with the use of a separation geotextile and a geogrid (horizontal plastic grid with openings ~ 1” square) placed at the midpoint of your select fill. Also the ideal fill material to use with the geogrid is angular in nature because it interacts with the 1 in.² apertures of the geogrid giving the soil mass tensile strength…so when a soil mass cant move horizontally it also cant deflect vertically under loads. I worked for the NYSDOT for 33 yrs and we had much success with geotextiles in conjunction with our highways, bridges, retaining walls, etc. I’m not criticizing… I am just giving you food for thought for when you build your dream home next-door. Also, you mentioned using a sheep foot roller in the video. Typically a sheep foot roller is used in moisture sensitive soil, such as silts and clays and compacts the soil later from the bottom to the top. The smooth steel wheeled roller that you used was appropriate for the granular select material that you had because it compacts from the top of the soil layer down. Also it may be helpful to have your roller operator roll in the static mode, as opposed to the vibratory mode because you have a high water table and the vibratory mode may exacerbate the soil conditions. Hope you find any of this info useful.
Thanks for the breakdown. I am AMAZED at your cost control. Proof that a builder is not a necessity if you have knowledge about contruction.
@Icculus.
7 ай бұрын
And the time to do it. While I love following this project and all, the rest of us have jobs that suck up the valuable time needed to embark on such a venture. Amazing that they can do this together and they are truly living the dream, but the rest of us would have to do this with a) no sponsors and b) on weekends/evenings. Which would take at least 10 times as long. My plan is to buy acreage and build a home on it in the next 5-10 years, but I have no delusions that I could do it myself. Having the know-how is one thing, but time is a huge factor which is why most people have to hire someone to do it. This was a great video, though, breaking down their costs. So often youtubers don't get into these details, and when they do they hide the sponsor benefits. So, kudos for that!
@shawnphillips1220
7 ай бұрын
@@Icculus.No doubt. I'm glad their killing it but they should have included the price tag for the average Joe. I believe you'd be $200-300k easily at this point. Quite possible to have failed completely and had to file bankruptcy if hit with the same scenarios they faced, except the average Joe wouldn't of had the knowledge or connections to save the build.
@larrymashburn7789
4 ай бұрын
@JackGiralico you are 100% correct l, however good luck getting a bank to fund the project without a GC license signing off on costs. I am currently jumping through hoops to get a house funded. I have to show my costs and bids for everything. Where a licensed contractor can just say $180/sqft on a pro forma invoice or estimate.
Love the clarity and honesty in discussing costs. Looking great keep at it, can't wait to see the finished product.
It blows my mind the difference in local economies. For what y’all are spending for the garage/ apartment and main house (I’m sure it’s a great price for where you are) would dang near put you in a mansion in my little rinky dink no name town in Tennessee. Absolutely love y’all’s videos! Wholesome content and y’all seem so genuine and honest! Wish y’all all the best and you deserve nothing but greatness
@mudlick8186
7 ай бұрын
And in my neck of the woods, $85K wouldn't buy a knock-down. Location, location, location.
@somethingblend
6 ай бұрын
We must be in opposite corners of Tennessee because prices of property and existing homes in east TN have skyrocketed. I was fortunate enough to have purchased my home in 2019, but the cost of materials then the inflation insanity threw a giant wrench in our plans to renovate. I can't imagine trying to start that process with how things are right now.
@restingsmirkface
6 ай бұрын
I just spent $40k for a well on raw land that I paid $80k for in 2020. No power yet, no septic yet, no house yet.
@AdamS-lh2ug
6 ай бұрын
One of the best comments. I’m in the Twin Cities, you can’t buy a house around here for $200k. All the houses are around $300-$400k and you don’t even get a deck with it.
@AdamS-lh2ug
6 ай бұрын
Hell, I worked on a house where the owners paid $600k, and we gutted it. They bought it because it had a large yard, and you’re just like “this yard is tiny,” one stall garage. When we done with it, it was on par with the 1.5-2 million dollar homes on the block, but like, really? You can damn near touch your neighbors window from within your house. Couple restaurants down the street have been on Food Network. That kind of neighborhood.
As someone watching this for entertainment and a little bit of inspiration, I always appreciate when people mention how many feet of wiring are in their house, or how many thousands of nails. The dollars and cents are the most important I guess, but it’s always wild to remember how many trucks of fill you bought, or how many shingles you’ll nail down later on. Great work as always, and I hope you’re able to slow down a little bit for the holidays.
@KingKong-bq7wt
6 ай бұрын
I'm doing my first build, it's a 1000sf ADU. My guess estimate is I've gone thru at least 15,000 nails & screws. I still have to frame the third floor and roof, lets not forget interior walls, drywall and paneling. When all is said and done it blows my mind to think ballpark of 40,000. That's not counting the many brad nails I'll use for the cedar siding because those are really pins.
This series is something I look forward to a lot. Thank you all so much for your effort. This has been so great to watch the build come along. I can't wait to see the drywall go up actually haha!
Your channel is more fun and more informative than "This Old House" ever was. You should call it "This Old Stud"!!
@bozersgal
6 ай бұрын
good idea!
It’s been a great build so far and I’ve truly enjoyed watching you guys grow. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out. Keep Em coming boys.
I'm having a house built as we speak now. My husband and I are retired and my home is about 2,800 sq feet and I have a daylight basement that will be roughed out but not finished. It's a 3 bedroom 2 bath on top floor and has the Hardy siding. When the basement is done it will be 2 more bedrooms and another full bath.The company puts in the front landscaping and sprinkler system and the sturdy vinyl fence and I'm paying $450,000. It will have LVP flooring and carpet in bedrooms. Most is custom but it is a building company that puts in neighborhoods in Northern Idaho. This is my second home from this company and they have improved their selections and building material 100%. The first home is 2286 square foot, but had 4 bedrooms 3 bath and a small office and I paid $110,000 in 2000. I can't believe how much everything has gone up drastically.
Long time follower and I just wanted to say how awesome it is that you guys have gotten so much done this fast. We're always going to want more videos but it's absolutely awesome how far you've come in such a short time with all things considered. Thanks so much!!!
I got a suggestion, any Media area (TV, office area where a PC could be), run conduit to those areas, then you can run CAT-6E networking cable to each TV or PC or PS5 or XBOX and hardwired your connections to your router. And that way you can future proof and use CAT-7 or whatever new connection comes out. A server room with conduit to all the Media areas of your house would be ideal if I was to be where you're at. Love your content keep it up.
@JOIHIINI
6 ай бұрын
This^^^ no one ever thinks of this. I work in networking and one way to go a level up from this which in 9 years I've only seen twice is to run 2 cat6 cables to each outlet. That way, if you want your wireless access point in a room other than the data room you can run the cat6 to the router then backfeed the 2nd cat6 to the primary switch. That way you've got best of both worlds
13:00: Thanks for having us. Love you guys! Can't wait to bring the fam back down to see the progress!
Hey guys - retired multi decade carpenter/builder and huge fan. Have you considered reaching out to DIY WIFE here on KZread? She tries really hard, learning as she goes along, making mistakes she figures out and their subsequent fixes, and gets some pretty nice projects finished up. She's also got a great eye for design, color and layout and seems just as down to earth and decent as you all do. Bonus - she's a Texas person!
Keep up the great work. I love to see a father & his children working together. You guys are really living the dream!
You guys are awesome and I can’t wait for the next video! It’s so refreshing to see a family come together and build an awesome home. Keep up the great work!!👍
You guys are incredible and really loving this journey you’re on.
Love the honesty of this channel!!!! Great job guys!
Excellent video Paul, Jordan and Rad! Look forward to your videos all the time. One of the best channels on KZread by a mile!!
Delighted for you guys! Thats a great price so far and a lot of hard work not just building but behind the scene making it all happen. Can't wait for the rest!!
Good on y'all. Hard work, sweat, tears and blood. You'll have all that in that building and more by the time you're done, but it'll be worth it. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the candid look
It is so great to see a father and son and friends do this project , that is priceless how you all have such a wonderful relationship. It’s such a shame that 10 years ago that would have been 1/2 that price, ok 15 years ago.your videos and attitudes are what I like the most.ive been a home builder most my life , and am about to build a small home for myself, what a permit nightmare it is . I’m on the east coast of central Florida. I’m addicted to your videos, keep em coming.
Excellent work and I really appreciate the honest cost breakdown. Keep it up!
hard to believe i have been watching you guys now for almost 3 years i think. its amazing to see how far this channel has come..... congratulations....
cost breakdown was a lot less then i had thought even without the partnerships. watching this process has been amazing and cant wait to see more progress being made and for that eventual house build so keep up the great work
Great cost breakdown guys, I hope your going to have the project valued when it's finished. Thanks for sharing. 🧑🎄🧑🎄🧑🎄🧑🎄
The electrician price you paid was bargain basement. You ran miles of cable and feeder, multiple panels, boxes, etc. I paid that for a panel upgrade and subpanel install then another 900 for rough in of two small bedrooms and another 600 for finish electrical (devices, lights). That guy from Indy hooked you up. I’ll subscribe to him on that alone!
Thanks for the breakdown and the transparency. I'm getting closer to having a house built a house near Austin, and I'm really interested in hearing what you're learning. Great information.
Great video. Liked the breakdown. Especially as a DIYer. Smart to know what you can do and what is better to farm out even if it is possible to do it yourself.
Glad to see smiles. You guys are still hanging in there.
That is awesome! Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the next phase. You guys are killing it.
Absolutely first class to see you guys still smiling at this stage of the build good luck going forward I really enjoy your show.
Your work is amazing! I get so much enjoyment watching your build. I can’t imagine how you feel. Keep up the good work.
Love this channel. Thanks guys!
My favorite weekend event :) New Stud Pack video! Thanks guys for all details!
Hi guys! My husband and I love your channel! I just subscribed and I ordered a stud pack hat for him for Christmas. I came right away and he will be so surprised. Thank you for your context. Love the garage build. My husband is building a garage, and loves watching your show. You guys are so fun and real. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Love, from MN. Brenda 😊
Great progress, can’t wait to see the finished results.
Very special on camera dynamic between the 3 of you guys. Favorite channel to learn from.
Great video thanks every single time I tune in to you guys I learn something working on a much smaller projects thanks for all the help like mentioning how much of a help cost wise and when sometimes it can save you money by bringing in the Pros instead of trying to guess on it yourself keep the content coming and many many thanks.....
@studpack Love how honest, transparent, happy you all are. This video was one I didn't know I needed. I appreciate the content. Also Jordan, this entrepreneur coming out of you these last couple of years has really been the catalyst of your family's success. I'm sure Paul had great word of mouth references given what a practiced speaker he is. You've really provided him with so much more of a reach by using social media/youtube. Please remember to be thankful. Treat others how you want to be treated. Lastly, take care of your friends and family. Unsolicited advice, I'm sure you are getting plenty of it haha. Big fan of your family/videos.
Great video guys. Like you gave the breakdown on the materials. Do any of you have another job to support your family, just curious. But cherish Jordan the time you get to work with your Dad on this project. And learn so much from him. This is priceless .
Man you all are so fun to watch. Been fun to come along for the ride.
This is a true family channel. Just everyone working together to help each other out. Amazing
I'm super happy for you guys. This is so much fun!
Shoutout from New Orleans- so proud of y’all. Your dedication, hard work shows. The QUALITY has been off the charts!
You guys are amazing! Thank you.
My favorite KZread channel! Gret job. Can't wait every week to see the next one.
Hey props to you all for being able to do what you're doing and getting the services and prices that you've been getting. Just got to say, I'm just Joe homeowner and had to replace my breaker box 2 years ago as it was no longer in code and that alone was $3,500. So you got some great pricing on a lot of what you got, cuz paying retail would have been so expensive.
@tay13666
6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I don't even want to think about how much it would have been to pay someone to rewire my house. It's taken me 3 years, and I've spent somewhere north of $1300 in materials for my 2000 sq ft, two story, 3-bed, 2 bath house. But I did it without opening any walls and preserved the beautiful plaster/lath in this 1890s home. All thanks to my best friend being a licensed electrician who was able to do the panel swap for me. And who also taught me all I needed to know about residential wiring and keeping it at or better than code with all the side jobs I have helped him with the past 20+ years.
I just broke ground on my new dream home build. Builder is doing the work ( rules of HOA ) but I will be finishing out the 3k sq ft basement. You guys have taught me so much over the years and giving me a lot of ideas for my new home build. Thank You so much. Hope you and the fam had a great Christmas!
Hey guy keep up the great work. I moved to Houston just about the time you guys did. One thing I learned about was drywood termites wich are very prevalent here. Make sure you treat all your framing before you drywall with boracare with mold control. You tube it. You will not regret it. Keep up the awesome work 👏
Y'know, I always fastforward your commercials, but i'm always glad you have your sponsors. No way is youtube covering the cost, even though you guys produce peak quality content. This video was really helpful and put things in perspective. Super appreciate you guys sharing nunbers and being transparent. That's a huge part of the learning process.
Appreciate all of what you do, but extra kudos for including the value of sponsored items.
Great progress . I enjoy your videos. I have watched y’all for a long time. Keep up the great work!
Well done gents! Your hard work is paying off!
Count your blessings you're building in Texas. This all would cost twice as much in California. Also, the fact that you got help from suppliers and trade people, doesn't really make this cost analyst accurate, but I appreciate you sharing what you have invested and you earned every penny of that KZread money. Congratulations, well done!
Awesome Job Guys!!! Honestly, that is not as bad as I thought. Super amazed with how far you all have come :D
One thing I’ve always wondered is the income! Not necessarily how much, but more so is Jordan paying dad and Rad? Do dad and Rad have other jobs going on? Just curious the dynamic!
@rotorhawg8052
6 ай бұрын
I've had the same question, mostly about Rad. Dad has probably got a little nest egg put away. But how is this young newlywed able to afford to "donate" his time and still support his family?
love your honesty, always have, best construction/building/etc channel around
That is a great breakdown and recap on this project! Keep it up!
I appreciate your channel. Great content! Thanks
These videos are an important part of my week, please keep up the good work!
You guys are awesome! Some other channels only give detailed cost info to paid subscribers.
Love the videos. Keep up the good work. I’m curious to see you track your “free” labor by hours and speciality then calculate labor costs based on market rates. Then add overhead and profit to have a sense of what a person to pay a builder for a house like this.
I’ve really liked seeing the new products being used since I used to do home construction.
You guys are doing a great job just keep doing what you're doing you have ALL of our support
Found you guys a few years ago when you were hanging an LVL beam in a house. Now you guys are hanging wide flange steel beams in your DIY garage build. Y'all have come a long ways. Love the content and keep it up!
Another great video guys! Keep 'em coming... Thanks for the cost update, it's been on everyone's mind for sure. Now...can I ask the bigger question? How much of the construction costs are paid from KZread monetization???
I am loving my Sashco stuff.... All around they are KILLING IT!
Thank you for breakdown. Where I live cost per sqft is around $130 for new construction so you guys are doing great!
Wow. You guys are doing it right. Keep it going crew! Brilliant!
Great video. Great job. You guys rock, keep up the good work.
Great job. Been nice watching this you guys. Great video.
Great to see the Father and Son working together
Great videos guys. you can't put a price on the father son connection on a job like this God Bless you guys
Just remodeled our purchase, took 6 months doing a full remodel and I felt like it was never going to end! Well worth doing it yourself. You can have confidence it's done right, and the money saved on things you can do yourself is well worth it.
Definitely a different type of show but very informative. I always watch all the commercials to make sure you guys get the money you deserve. Great job and I still wait for all your videos. Keep going strong and we’ll continue to watch! 👍🏼
I'm a DIY guy building an ADU that's 1000sf. It's 3 floors 1 bed 1.5 bath in Wa. state. No construction background but doing great except for the weather, the cold is tough but the rain is starting to beat me hard and not good for the structure. Wish I had some Texas sun.
@StudPack
6 ай бұрын
You got this King Kong! We’re in it together man 💪🏼
Awesome... more videos please! I check YT every day hoping you guys post another one.... Get back to building!!
Really. I’ll detailed walk through. I’m going to echo some of the comments. The three of you seem to enjoy each other have have fun. I think it’s cool that you are having this benefit of time together as well. Keep being awesome!
Another excellent enjoyable Stud Pack video.
awesome. much love and RESPECT
i grew up in that part of texas. still have friends there. you are in a great spot for sure.
I think you guys did great. Thank you to the sponsors!
I've used some of the tricks and "hacks" you've done and even showed them to other folks around home here in southern Ohio. Even showed them the Channel, and some call me "gang." I love learning about new construction or even remodels. Given were about to start our remodel. I've bought several tools approved, and u approved by the ol' lady 😂 Huge fan! Love the channel! I'll be getting a hat soon. I'm glad to see you with bunker branding. Im a huge fan of Matt and his content as well.
I wish I had a family like yours. ❤Love the series.
@BethePandaGames
6 ай бұрын
same, but Ill take the blessings I got.
Paul, saturday we drove by your site, I just wanted you to know how impressive it is. Thanks for sharing this with us
Love the transparency. You’re realizing a dream you’ve worked hard to achieve.
As with most projects, the biggest cost is " Labor. You guys have to have saved a ton. I finished a basement a builder wanted $45k to finish. Did if for around $17k. House value went up $117k. 😊
Great video, I must have missed the zip sheathing and seal tape breakdown part.
being able to work with your father and brother inlaw is priceless so $85,000 is nothing compared to it. Fantastic video well done guys
Great work, fellows!!! I love the show.
You should add the cost of a Christmas tree for the second floor. Hang your small tools on it as ornaments/tool holder. Great stuff! I keep smashing my like button, but it only lets me like it once.
What was the cost of the ZIPSystem sheathing? Did I miss that? Was it included in the lumber cost? Sure would be nice to know that particular cost. Good stuff, saving tons by DIY as well as knowing that it's done well, no arguing with contractors about things not done, defects, etc. That, by itself, is worth a ton in stress relief.