Cody is a lucky man, you are a dream boat and a very accomplished woodworker. Kudos to you for picking up the trade and making it your dream. Loving your channel so far.

Really impressive work, April! That is a huge project and it turned out great. Totally seamless with the roof of the existing structure.

I am 72 years old. Just bought my small one man cave home for my retirement. You inspired me to build my own patio the way you did. Thank you for the great ideas.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Glad you found it useful. Enjoy the build and thanks for watching.

You have not only inspired me, but convinced me that my giant plans are completely reachable!

Young Lady, you are super. Not many people will try that without experience as you said. Wonderful job. You seem to be a very ,thougfull person and that is needed to be able to work with wood. Congrats.

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

: ) Thank you

@mtovani

7 жыл бұрын

I agree with Miguel’s comment and really enjoy your videos. My wife is impressed with your determination and ability to figure out how to get the job done. Thank you for sharing your projects and keep them coming. Mike Tovani

@SadSad-wl7sd

7 жыл бұрын

April Wilkerson I love you so much😘😘😘😘😘💘💘💘👄

@THE_CEILING_MASTER

6 жыл бұрын

April Wilkerson what kind of light did you use and where did you get em from?

@angheliaurel4915

4 жыл бұрын

@@AprilWilkerson te rog să folosești corect 🔨 sa îl ții mai de la jumătatea cozii altfel nu prea ai precizie la lovitura cuiului

Looks great, April! It really adds a lot of visual interest to the barn

@rboltong040465

7 жыл бұрын

Matthew Cremona Qo

All this great work, and I'm blown away by the maneuver for yanking sheets of paneling out of the truck. Like it was nothin.

Wow! Great job! I've been wanting a patio cover for our back deck, and have been telling my husband that I'll build it myself if I have to. You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

Great job April ... I loved your Instagram Post where you signed your work "Built by a girl". I'm showing this to my granddaughters with the hope of inspiring them. Way to go!!

April, I'm stunned, but getting used to it too, lol ! You are simply amazing. Where do you get all that energy ! Always so positive too !

Yes April, I enjoyed part 1 and part 2. Having little clue of how to begin such a large project, and all many steps involved gives many many viewers a good sense of what is required to build such an awesome structure. Very nicely done. Glad as well things are working out well for you on KZread ....

April, I love your "can do" attitude! No doubt in my mind that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Carry on !

youre awesome! I just did this for my house following your steps! thank you!

The trim work can definitely be time consuming... looks like you handled it like a pro! Cool project!

You are amazing! I admire anyone who can tackle something like this. I am looking at renovating my screen porch that is rotting slowly around the edges. You give me confidence it can be done mostly by myself. Thank you for sharing!

April, you are so awesome! Such incredible ambition and fearlessness. I am intimidated and inspired. I wanted to build an overhang on a previous house I owned but never had the courage to take it on. Looking back it was way over my skill level but I sure would have learned a ton by doing it. Good for you!

All I can say is: Your husband is blessed - awesome job from start to finish

Wow. I'm extremely impressed. Please tell us your background in carpentry because you certainly are not a beginner. You do things with no fear and you know exactly what you want. You execute everything beautifully. I've been a carpenter for 25 years and I'm sure I could learn something from you. Great work!

It turned out great. I love the lighting. Hard work made to look easy. Bravo. Inspiring.

I just started doing diy projects and you are an huge insperation to me. You are so full of energy.

That was a lot of work. Good job April

You make it look so easy to do.. Keep it up✌👍

First time viewer, and I'm shocked at just how confidant and capable you are! I'm not talking about man vs women, I'm saying for your age you are very talented and very clear and concise, well done!!! I'm 50 year of age and I wouldn't tackle what you did, maybe its youthful confidence or talent, but you get the job done and bloody well too... Congrats Aussie Sean

I love how you get right into the project and explain how/what you're doing. Very impressive work! 🙌👍💯

First of all I want to say “you inspire me to do so many projects” your amazing . I have a question though ! Can you make a video of how to install electrical and get power to it please Thank you

Job looks good as usual. I would suggest installing some soffit venting of some kind. You may end up with condensation in the roof space without adequate air movement.

Seriously you are my spirit animal! I'm so beyond excited to have found your channel! You give me so much inspiration! I can't wait to get my mini shop all together and ready to start building!

im impressed with your PATIENCE/DEDICATION over the projects you are doing ALONE!..just a lady like you..more power to you!

Imagine where we would be as a planet if we were all as productive as this lady

Great job April

Have to say I'm totally in awe of how you confidently tackle all your projects. Wish I had your confidence and competence. Well done,

I am so happy I found your video! I now can show my better half that i will be fully capable adding on a front porch to our new house. He has seen me do a lot of different things but not build a porch yet thank you. For making it look so easy!

A drywall ceiling lift might have worked if you had to put up the panels alone. Great job!

@hayden_8755

7 жыл бұрын

Todd Reimer I agree

@ITDteacher01

7 жыл бұрын

We use to use a piece of timber almost the length of the board on our head. Was awkward but worked, once you tacked it up all was good

@twotone3070

7 жыл бұрын

.... or if you are in the UK some 4x2.

@mariobaldacchino8753

7 жыл бұрын

Matthew b.

@GingieMC

6 жыл бұрын

The correct type of drywall would have been right. Regular drywall, no. You'd need some Purple Board to do outside work.

again, super impressive job! and i am glad the shirt fits :)

@nicholasr82

5 жыл бұрын

Laura Kampf Amazing job wow!

@therealdemi9945

5 жыл бұрын

can i get a shirt too ? laura? #35 piedmont st. fairview qc..zip code1118 ,philippines..thanks

@therealdemi9945

5 жыл бұрын

good job april

Nice job. Your thoughtful planning and careful attention to working the process carefully has impressed me. Thank you for taking the time to post it all. It's a service to us all.

Wow April, what an inspiration, I am buying my first ever house, the house has a pretty nice 3 season porch. When my son saw the ceiling this is exactly what he mention to me to replace the stain ceiling panels. So the project will complete two tasks.. one, tear ceiling down, check for mold, then clear any mold if found, ( strong suspicions) and redo the ceiling like this. I have hope now. As well, we will build a second story deck across the back of the house. ( river frontage) ... the posts I watched you install will be a great reference video. Another Well Done Video April.

For doing the ceiling single-handedly, one possibility might be to install the rear trim board (or a temporary place-holder) and slip the back end of the panel into place, letting the trim board hold it up while you secure the other end.

That beadboard is such a pain to paint, I've learned that it's much easier to paint it before hanging it... but everything looks amazing! 🤓👍🏼

WOW, wonderApril, I'm watching your videos after two years, but I'm enchanted by your skill. Really good Michele

Love seeing you do what you want to do like when the bored drops after you put the lightning up you just smiled

You impress the hell out of me; not because you’re a woman, but because of your initiative, perseverance, determination and work ethic! Also, your spoken narrative is better than most I’ve heard! I’m looking forward to the videos of finishing your shop! Awesome work!

Hmmm, the front of my house gets too much sunlight in the summer, it's a dreary walk from the driveway to the front door in the rain, and the whole edge+gutter has to be redone anyways... Extending the roof with a patio like this would solve everything, I think I might give it a go after the winter! greetings from Belgium, Isabelle

Great job! I loved how you did everything . I'm a 68 year old grandma, and you do beautiful work.

Nice work April!

muito bom,como sempre perfeccionista

Great job, I love the end result! I'm also very impressed you managed the vast majority of the project on your own -- very well done! While the posts themselves are raised off the ground because of the metal brackets they're seated in, I'm wondering if it would have been advisable to have left a gap at the bottom of the post trim so that any rain water can run away? I'm thinking that with the trim in contact with the concrete, rain water will likely collect and rot it over time.

Hey April, quando eu pensei que você tinha terminado com a cobertura, você volta com outro video e dá um belo acabamento. É gostoso ver você fazendo essas coisas. Good job April.

I'm super shocked and impressed! What a beautiful patio!

*April, you inspire me.* *Abril*

Your pool deck grades towards the house. That wouldn't be up to code in CA. A French drain right before your wall could be a cool project and a great way to protect your walls long term. Love your videos!

Absolutely amazing work you’ve done there ma’am...i admire it so much

You guys have a beautiful home. And your really increasing its value and your homes comfort..

What do you think about some base trim along the bottom of the building? Great project April... Seriously!

so back in my drywall days, I would use a dead man for one person ceiling drywall installs. Its basically just a 2x4 about the length from floor to ceiling with a tee at the top. You could then use it to prop up one end while screwing up the other. It was a REAL PAIN IN THE A__ :)

@kenlail3891

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'7" and used to get 8ft sheetrock on the ceiling by myself, no dead man, no breakage, no lie. Never fear, I had a buddy who was 7ft and would do 12ft sheets...by him self!

You are very inspiring! Thank you for doing these videos! I feel like maybe I can actually do some projects by myself 😊

SUPER! my wife loved it. Now I have project to do, LOL!

You need a trim board at the bottom of the barn wall. Other than that, GREAT WORK!

@robertevans6481

7 жыл бұрын

Evolution Glitch i was looking at that too.

@kitchosgarage

7 жыл бұрын

Evolution Glitch agreed

Looks good mate.Maybe round off the trim on the pole bases, I can see shin/ankle pain. Lucky you're not in Oz. 6--12 weeks wait for council approval with a $500 fee. big fine for unfenced pool and large fine and possible disconnection for illegal electrical work. But then again I won't be telling my council about the new shed and I will do my own electrical. What they don't know can't hurt me. Look forward to the next project. Cheers

@jeffmansfield914

7 жыл бұрын

Her entire back yard is fenced, so the pool may not be an issue. Also, codes and ordinances vary by state and even by county. In some places, this would be cool, as it wouldn't be a major load-bearing structure, but an attachment.

@billbaggins

7 жыл бұрын

Australia is a bit of a nanny country in many ways. Health and safety issues get ridiculous sometimes. While in Greece you can basically do whatever you want, inspections are done after building and errors fixed afterwards. Makes me wonder why we have international standards

@rudyardkipling7181

7 жыл бұрын

No, at least not in Australia - there is an assumption that kiddies live and play in that backyard.

@thecorbies

7 жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you about nanny states etc., and living in the UK I see it first hand all the time (increasingly for the last 43yrs - but HEY we're leaving the EU now). Having said that, nobody wants to go to an idyllic holiday apartment in Greece where someone with absolutely no electrical experience or regard for human life (just money), has done the electrical work, or gas work for that matter. It's not unheard of for holiday makers to be carbon monoxide poisoned by incompetent/unscrupulous landlords installing dodgy boilers/heaters. OK. I'll get off my soapbox now, but regards from Mark in the UK

@billbaggins

7 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the cost to productivity from ridiculous OHS meetings

That's an awesome job! It looks great and such a big project to tackle without much carpentry background. Enjoy your new patio!

Wow you are super talented. Love the way you and your husband work together. Love Love Love your work. Your video's and explanations are very clear, precise, and not with to much talk. I really like how you stay humble and do not brag about your abilities. God bless you and yours!

Next video: How to build a house from scratch - Part 1

@Mrs.TJTaylor

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Krause You bet! She’s awesome and doesn’t even know it.

@ElCidPhysics90

4 жыл бұрын

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Wow...doing things half-way is not in your vocabulary is it?! Great job! ;)

She waved goodbye like a Queen. Good work April..

Wow Just Wow. I have always been impressed by your projects but this time you have out done yourself. You did something an entire professional industries is designed around by yourself...SKILLS! Lol I hope you feel the pride when you look at it cause you have earned it!

Later put a rain gutters on when you have time

@pauledwards9493

7 жыл бұрын

does need them if it rains a lot in the area.

a good decision to cap off the post bases with mitered 1" boards.

@brianshea2515

7 жыл бұрын

I would guess that depends on how the wood is treated. I have seen a similar design go bad. The wood on the outside of the corner expanded more than on the inside of the corner. There is now a gap on the inside of about a 10 degree angle.

Great work April. I've watched some other videos of yours and am quite impressed with your knowledge and abilities!

Fantastic. Everything was explained clearly and I learned a few things too. I agree with the other commenters - a TV show should be next!

What was the total cost?

Base board along the front of the building?

@AprilWilkerson

7 жыл бұрын

Yep but that is a project all in itself. The bottom of that siding is rotting slightly so I want to cut a portion off then repair it. All in time! ; )

Very impressive April! I was looking for a small awning to build to go over my tiny studio door and widows. Your video has given me some ideas:) Thx for posting.

i am fully impressed how much work you put on ...and the level of details is top notch

Great video. I used to try to lift wallboard and paneling over my head, then my friend told me to rent a drywall lift. Wow that made 1 person lifting overhead easy. 8^) Did you pull permits?

@joshualawson4460

7 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest the same thing about a renting drywall lift when you said you don't know how you would lift the paneling by yourself.

@phonedave

7 жыл бұрын

Or for a small job with light material like this one just make a T support out of some scrap

@mdiggie5046

7 жыл бұрын

was going to mention that david here we call them dead men

You should have put a ceiling fan in one of them so wouldn't be hot out there if you were sitting Under that little Eve

GIRL YOU ARE FANTASTICALLY SKILLED, I'D LOVE TO DO THIS TO MY PORCH! IT LOOKS EXCELLENT!

Wow!! What an inspiration. I want to do this on my back patio. Thank you for a great video!

I want to be you when I grow up. Okay, maybe I'm older than you but whatever... You are such a model for me 😉

I can call you Iron Women ...well done

Awesome and clean job April, thank you.

April, 100% amazing! A big hug from Brazil!!!!

seeing a girl that can do so much serious work....makes me feel I am useless in my life !

At last I found part 2. April you are "Wonder Woman" taking on such large projects. Just love seeing all of your videos, keep em coming.

Wonderful. It's so impressive seeing a lady passionate with this kind of DIY projects. Keep it up!

Great job! You always make it look easy and I find your videos a great inspiration to get me moving around my own home. Thanks for sharing.

That turned out amazing! Fantastic job!

I am so impressed!!!! It looks amazing! Great job!

From one old school carpenter to you, April...!!! Someone schooled you well, after watching just a few of your videos, I am convinced that you've learned the most important tricks of our trade. Work smart, the rest comes easy. Are you also fascinated with the finer details of our craft, like spiral staircases & Bannister's, kitchen cabinets and intricate crown moldings and trim...!!!!! ..lol...you've a good eye April, kudo's...!!!

I am from Temple, Texas--now living in Norfolk, VA....I love to see a "Country Girl" hard at work! I miss home. Love the vid...great job!!!

Very impressed April. Great video and your explanations very great. Job well done!!

Bravo April, we have contractors adding a deck with roof riright now with a wheelchair ramp for me. I must admit watching them work makes me miss it. keep it up. you r Awesome!

Really enjoyed your narration, very clear and concise. Great outcome and I can't wait to check out those tiles! Thank you!

Awesome job. Going to be tackling this project soon. Thanks for the video.

That looks so amazing finished. Keep up the great work

Very impressive, I really like all the thought you put into your projects and helps me with ideas for my own projects

Awesome job,I'm learning alot and I'm 50 years old.

Simply; BRILLIANT! Love your design ideas!

Cute patio cover, nice job!

I'd rather watch her than all other KZread DIY channels. She's so soothing somehow! And also, great skills.

Exceptional job April!

I am absolutely amazed....I can watch you work forever!.... with my wife's permission...lol....I'm hooked