The only KZreadr who says "Let's get right into it." And then doesn't have a long intro right after defeating the whole point of the statement. I applaud you.

@meganswindall7839

2 жыл бұрын

Not true watch smoking and grilling with ab

@michaelrobinson9643

2 жыл бұрын

10 min intro's for 3 min of content is far too common.

@ajhainstock3997

2 жыл бұрын

Andrew Camarata is the same way, straight to the point... just in an ADHD way 🤣

@spritefan10

2 жыл бұрын

@@ajhainstock3997 Let's be honest, it's 2021, almost 2022. Who doesn't have ADD or ADHD by now?

@ajhainstock3997

2 жыл бұрын

@@spritefan10 🤣🤣 back in my times it was rare(ish) to be diagnosed with it, not Dr's sre handing out prescriptions like candy for it. It's the new "cool" thing to have for this current generation 🤣 I was diagnosed 25 years ago with it, and my Dr refused to prescribed and medication for it, now it seems every corner you turn someone "has" ADHD.

So many good things going on…Father and Son working together; clear directions with simple reasons why; great source for anyone interested in the trades. Keep the good stuff coming.

I enjoy how you take the task at hand serious enough to want to do it right and still have room for some humor as well. Thank you for making instructional yet entertaining videos. Keep up the great work.

I own and operate a small remodeling company and have been watching all of your videos. I've definitely learned afew tricks from you. You do great work I love that your passing your knowledge on to the next generation. Keep it up!

Doing a fan upgrade replacement. Your videos make me feel good because we are ALWAYS on the same page. Doing it right! The videos are great instructional tools for my construction newbie helper!!! Awesome work guys!

Thoroughly enjoyed / appreciated this presentation, the act with clear and precise explanation, I could not ask for better.

By far, my “go-to” favorite channel that scratches my home improvement / DIY / weekend-warrior itche. LOVE YOU GUYS!

New subscriber. Nice clean work. Been doing odd jobs around the house for the past 50 years as a homeowner trying to save a few $$. Learned a lot through trial and error but with your videos will now be able to advise my kids how to do it better.

I really enjoy your videos! My dad was a great electrician, and now at the age of 45 I'm kicking myself with regret that I didn't learn that trade from him. I really like how u even explain how to use the tools and features of the products you use. Thank u!

I just finished turning my carport into an efficiency. I had never swung a hammer before I started. You guys really helped me get through this. This project has been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. But damn I wish I knew how you cut outlets holes in drywall with that multi tool. I used a key hole saw and let’s just say you can see my learning curve in the walls. The last 3 outlets are perfect but I had 2 shim out and patch all the others lol. Great channel and thanks again. P.S. I was raised by an incredible single mother. It really warms heart to see such a loving, present, father and appreciative son who realizes what he has. Keep it up guys!

Rewatching a bunch of videos. I just love watching you work, your competence and explanations are wonderful. Thank you Jordan for bringing your Dad to us!

"Not that I've ever done that..." Experience is the best teacher!

I love your videos. I'm just officially breaking into the building construction field. I'm about a year into it and you have already taught me so much. Thank you! I love your attitude and leadership.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that thx 👊

I would say this is the best home improvement channel in the entire world.

@alans1816

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen all the others, so I can't say that. But it's the best I know.

@jasonhoch33

2 жыл бұрын

"the handyman" youtube channel claims that title every video!

@davidkahler9390

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonhoch33 that's the joke

Your question intonation reminds me of the band camp girl in the movie Amercan Pie. "And one time, at Band camp...I smashed that like button!"

Great explanations always using the proper terms. They're as important as the work in some ways.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Yup thx Tom 👍👊

Paul, Jordan, y'all are awesome. I also love how the whole family is involved. Great work ethic, great content. 👍

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Thx 👊👍

Sir, I am an electrical engineer and your attention to detail is awesome. I learned a lot in this video

I love how much you speak for the trades you've been apart of in the past or currently(?!), killing it like always.

I like that you do it right even if it takes no longer, no short cuts, and your honest about it

I work in the trades, and I watch a lot of building-related content online. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite producers. You are skilled and conscientious, and you have a pleasant demeanor. I wish everyone could work for a guy like you.

I absolutely love your care, quality, and experience.

Love your plain language approach. You come across like you know what your doing and you really want to help others learn how to do things for themselves. I've been helping others do home improvement for years. Teaching them how to do common simple things for themselves instead of calling in a contractor, and usually paying big money for those simple jobs. Now that I'm getting down in my back and can't do much of the work anymore I've been referring them to your videos. Keep up the good work, need more people willing to help each other out there.

Another thought of how to find the center of the room, if laser levels can be used on the ceiling: Line up the laser from one corner to the other on a diagonal, make a line. Repeat the same for the other 2 corners of the room, and + marks the spot!

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

or learn to divide by 2.

@elliotsimpson3591

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 The guys addressed this exact problem regarding dividing in the imperial system and fractions of an inch.

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

@@elliotsimpson3591 the problem of learning how to divide by two? it's not hard. I learned it in fourth grade. or, for that matter, you can stand roughly in the middle, and put a piece of blue tape on the ceiling, and do the same process he did and skip the laser AND the large number division. just measure a matching distance from each side, and then measure how far your marks are from each other and divide THAT by two.

@michaelrobinson9643

2 жыл бұрын

Presumption of room being square is an issue here. Too often rooms simply are not even a parallelogram.

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelrobinson9643 well, some styles of house don't even pretend to have square rooms, and then there is also the consideration that sometimes, centering the light looks worse than aligning it with a feature. but with a quality tape measure, and rudimentary math skills, finding center is pretty easy.

Always test your wires at the fixture. I once assumed all were on the same circuit but found the previous owner had run two separate circuits to the fan/light to control them individualy.

Great editing! And really like that you “get right to it”!! Also like that you don’t take shortcuts on your projects.

Perfect video as I plan on adding fan/light to three bedrooms this winter. I am probably going to run a 4 conductor with two hots like you did but I am seeing many of the newer fan/light combos have smart controls in them that just need power to the unit and then the switches just piggy back a control signal on the high voltage line up to the unit. That way you only need a single gang switch/box.

@mattrob15

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but with those, you need to use the included remote control it comes with. I'f you want to use 2 separate switches, you need 2 separate conductors.

Awesome video as always. Tip from an energy efficient guy - whenever you are running wires down thru holes from the attic or doing boxes, seal around them with foam to minimize conditioned air leakage into the attic. Heat or air conditioning pumped into the house will build pressure and the air will want to escape into the attic through all those holes in the drywall

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

tip from a guy who pays attention to wire condition: any time multiple wires are foamed in, it reduces their ability to shed heat, and if they are loaded heavily, will put them at risk of failure.

@illestofdemall13

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 What about intumescent fire caulk instead of foam? Thanks.

@wizard3z868

2 жыл бұрын

Ya and remember fire and foam =death got to protect foam from fire

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

@@illestofdemall13 it's still best not to have multiple cables carrying full current bundled together, but I think firecaulk traps a little less heat than foam.

@illestofdemall13

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 Yeah, I'd just drill several holes and leave some space between each so they aren't bundled.

LOVE all of your videos! you do an amazing job explaining everything and how it needs to be done! thank you thank you

Just finished sheetrocking my basement. Your tips and tricks saved me LOTs od unnecessary work! Thanks!

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thx 👍👊

Found your channel recently and it makes me envious of your skills. You are a great talent. Keep up the awesome videos.

It's so enjoyable to watch quality workmanship.

Come and get your boxes up here in Canada ! We almost always use metal boxes, and they always have the wire security hold down you are looking for ! Great video !

Another wonderful lesson! Thanks a million for this great tutorial!

It is a Studpack Saturday. It will be a good day now that you have released a video!! Keep up the good work!!

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Miles 👊👍

It’s so darn fun watching you guys.

I don’t think I have ever been able to get an old box out that cleanly. It usually gets broken into a million pieces. Great work fellas!

@harveylong5878

Жыл бұрын

I just beat those ancient bakelight boxes apart. they just crack and break apart anyway so why waste the time trying to get it out in 1 piece

You are amazing sir. Love your professionalism. Keep up the great work.

Bravo 👏 we need more KZread electricians like you! Keep it up man!

Thanks for the hint-I would have never centered the box. Very thoughtful Paul.

Thank you. You make it look easy. Knowing what you're doing helps 😎

Love watching your videos, I’m in the uk and our electrics are a lot different than in the USA

I greatly appreciate you leaving in the bit of you running into that chair. You're one of the most realistic, relatable, and committed to excellence "KZreadrs" out there, thank you and keep up the great work from upstate South Carolina!

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Adam 👍👊

I see why you like those boxes. Screwing into the stud is a much stronger hold and it can be changed out later. Nice! We don't have those in my area yet.

I replaced one like that earlier this summer. Enjoying the replacement fan after a day of yard work in 100°F ☀️

Watching you both reminds me of time with my father who was a similar teacher (he's now passed). I enjoy your videos for this reason (in addition to the useful tips). A true craftsmen is precise - even where no one will ever see the result.

I enjoyed the video. It covered every aspect of the upgrades/repairs with clarity. I like the "selection of the appropriate power tool" videos clips he adds where his hand passes over the power tools until he finds just the right one. On the other hand ... Dirty pink insulation batts (or loose fill "fluffy stuff") indicates that there's air flowing through it. The insulation acts like a filter; grabbing the dust from the air. Somebody should find and seal the air leaks that lead up to the attic to save energy and create a more comfortable home. Also the gap around the box for the ceiling fan should have been caulked (or spray foamed, or use backer rod, etc.) to prevent interior warm (moist) air from going up into the attic and forming condensation on cold winter roof sheathing, or forming droplets of water on the (even colder!) roof sheathing nails. It's really amazing how much air can flow up through a gap that small. The moist underside of the roof sheathing can start to get moldy. In theory all air infiltration/exfiltration should be controlled.

Even though you guys have hit the bigtime, you're still keepin' it real. Don't change a thing.

Up here in Canada we use metal boxes that come with mechanical clamps to hold the lumex, there are also ground screws in the box.

Humor and work go together very well here.

Good work and excellent presentation. Thanks very much!

This was so detailed and you hit all the right points and answered all the questions I had, thanks so much for this content!

It's good to see you make progress on your own stuff.

You and your son are beasts !! Awesome work, hope to be as skilled as you guys one day

I appreciate the 'tricks of the trade' that you are sharing.

Love the effort, but you can also just stand over the X and point up and no one will ever notice if it's an inch off. Great work... attention to detail is spot on!

Thank you for this video. I have a fan in my home that is between floors in a dining area that I know has the old box on the stud. I would have to cut the ceiling open to get access to the studs to redo it to code.

Love watching a good tradesman at work. We work the same way, no cutting corners, a problem found is a problem fixed 👍🏼 Battery reciprocating saws never cut it for me. Kill 5ah batteries in no time without getting much done. If you’d have used some Wago 221’s it would have been the 🇺🇸 equivalent of my work 🤣 Although I do like the back boxes fixing to stud, ours don’t do that cleanly.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet thx Karl 👊👍

@nova31337

2 жыл бұрын

@@proanswers could it be he's talking about the actual tradesman in the video and not in general? Why do you feel the need to tell people how they should speak?

@proanswers

2 жыл бұрын

@@nova31337 Perhaps? just like you need to comment on my comment. Sounds like you need to be heard. Thanks. Your right.

@Chris.Rhodes

2 жыл бұрын

I have really come to love Wago connectors. I pretty much never use wire nuts anymore. Especially in a temporary job. I bought a pack of the Wago 220s and was wiring lights up with ease. I'll never go back.

@DaddyBear3000

2 жыл бұрын

@@nova31337 I certainly wasn't saying only men can be good at a trade. I also know excellent female electricians, drywallers and decorators.

Great stuff! Thanks for uploading, I have been learning so much from you guys.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Cool thx Mark 👍👊

Always a pleasure to watch

Awesome video as always guys. Thanks!

Nice to see you feed the cable down the wall with no obstructions 😁 😁 doesn't really happen in real life 😁- not in the UK anyway. Also, would've been interesting to see your method for fixing the first screw into the ceiling patch especially for the guys doing it for the first time.

Hey guys!! Your timing is perfect. I happen to be doing some rennos to my new place so this is super helpful. Can you please link me to that hole cutter w/ dust shield?

My first thought with existing framing there was to install a pancake box screwed into that 4x4 rather than doing a big drywall patch, but what you did makes sense if you knew you have to move it anyway.

@juliangarrett6373

2 жыл бұрын

True but a pancake isn’t rated to be a junction with multiple cables. It’s only rated to have one cable (one romex wire) that equals 6 cubic inches of wire fill

@mannys9130

2 жыл бұрын

@@juliangarrett6373 Bingo. Pancakes are often really tiny and box fill won't allow more than one 14 gauge romex inside. Useless if you want a 3 wire going in with fan kit wiring. I hate cramped boxes.

Just a note, copper work harden (from twisting) and gets brittle. This can lead to metal fatigue and then it will break. I love your videos and learn from them! Thanks!

@xavariusquest4603

2 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons I prefer solid for certain places over braided. One example are areas likely to be remodeled. Given the pattern of remodeling over the last 20 years, people are having homes worked on every 5 to 10 years. Regardless of who is doing the work, common areas like kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and bathrooms undergo continual renovation. Because of that, I always suggest running solid copper. It avoids the very likely issue you raise and, given how some workers manhandle materials, affords the homeowner a degree of protection for failure and expensive electrical repairs.

This is interesting thank you. So I’m almost done with my HVAC degree but this is good to learn as well

Ugh, now I have tool envy. No more room in my house to store more tools. Guess I need to add on, lol! Great ideas! Thanks for the info! And that ground cap, never saw one of those before. But it was a long time ago I worked on the electrician crew. I was in my 20's. I am 70 now. And I love the new plastic box, the screw in addition. THAT is seriously cool! I'm not good at hammering.

Well done. I like your attention to detail.

Always looks so easy...we know you have years of experience. Thanks

Very professional thanks keep the work coming out

Always entertaining and educational.

Josh Brolin takes time off his busy filming schedule to do some DIY home improvement tutorials. God bless that man.

I dont know how i missed u guys. I just had a recommendation and cliked on it and now im subbed and bingeing on your vids. U have alot of good useful content. In an electrician i do mostly commercial but i have seen some crazy stuff just like in this video. At least u took the time to fix it.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Better late than never! Glad to have you Rob 👊🏼

Well here in Oz I would have measured to find room centre, fitted a timber trimmer between the joists and screwed the fan to that. I'd drop in an extra cable for the fan light if needed, down the cavity, (we don't generally use wall boxes here unless it's a solid wall) and we have wall plates that can accommodate up to six switches on one plate. I'd leave the old opening to be fixed by the appropriate tradie. And I'd be wearing a dust mask in the ceiling space.... Also, I only use stranded cable, I find it much easier to work with. The screwless connections are becoming more common here, I prefer to tighten a screw to secure the wire. Enjoyed seeing how it's done on the other side of the world, and you obviously know your stuff!

Cup of coffee and a stud pack video. Good Saturday morning!

It is nice to see that someone still does things the right way!!

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Frank 👍

Man I love home owner installs. They very nearly keep me in business! You should of seen the switch box I repaired today lol amazing they didn't have a fire.

My brother my respect goes to you do not believe in shortcuts that's the way to do it very well explained that means a good job is a pocket full of money👍🇵🇷

*I like the way you Operate,* I just watched your video how to, Install a door jam on a 100 year old door you're all door well done on that 1 as well I'm glad I found your Channel!! I Look forward to hear from you, ByForNow Ken

That's beautifully clean work. 👌

I'm a diy`er, your videos are awesome. I no nothing about code(s). However the stuff I've done around my house is right, after watching you work.

Excellent as always good sirs.

Having done some minor electrical work, your videos show me in detail how much I don’t know.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Cool thx Jim 👊👍

Your videos are always educational and inspirational for doing things right. Happy Thanksgiving

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Lou 👊👍

Great work. Great video production. Informative. You earned my subscription!!

Great work...wish I could hire you. Keep the videos coming!👍

You get to the point!!! I like it 👍🏻 keep it up!

Camera work just keeps getting better and better.

19:38 Haha, I knew as soon as there was a sharp cut after you hammered the piece and then there was a fluff of insulation "covering" the oopsie on the other side. But that's one of the reasons why I watch you guys: you show the mistakes and aim to do better next time. Cheers from Germany!

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Thx! Yeah I saw that in the video too 😂

@jharuni

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's one of the things that sets this channel apart ... nothing is magic, the mistakes are there, they are called out, and they are human. Although I have to say, it's unrealistic how few tiny screws fall into a garbage can full of everyone's old lunch or roll under a baseboard. Somehow for me that happens on every job.

Thank you for a super great video!

Y’all are making the best remodeling content on KZread so I gotta make a request. MORE VIDEOS. And what happened to the podcast?

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Ben 💪🏼 we make em as fast as we can! The podcast is something we would love to do and we’re 100% going to continue it. But it needs to be a good experience for the listeners/viewers and we don’t have the equipment for that just yet.

@milesharlan1

2 жыл бұрын

Studpack...Looking forward to when you get the right equipment for the podcast!!

"That's not a big deal, we have the perfect fix". Got me there after you installed the new box in the ceiling.. I was like nooo way!

Great video! I'm an electrician by trade, and I would use exactly the same materials that you did for a job like that! I usually charge $300 per room for fan installation using the methods in this video.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thx Jeff 👍👊

@mr.g937

2 жыл бұрын

I'd have used a Raco 294 box or equivalent. Only so I don't have to get into the attic and I can get the strength of screwing into the adjacent joist.

that drill dust collector thing is awesome

Great video! Looks like they need a lot of insulation.

As always another great video!

Hey Paul, I see you occasionally dragging around a ladder. I use a 43.5 inch aluminum folding step stool that is 19 inches tall. It allows me to get up with one step and still reach the standard 8 foot ceiling and about 6 feet in length. works great in small spaces to cut in the ceiling or top of wall paint and is light enough to move with on hand. see them at your big box stores, blue or orange.

Just about to deal with chain lamps and ceiling fans in a 1939 Craftsman home. Great video ...

great video man, thanks for sharing. Bro.

these videos are great! im an apprentice plumber and im learning that i need to know a bit of everything to master my trade, you guys really know your stuff! just a question do you guys have to ask customers before recording?

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes we do. All our clients know we have a YT channel so they expect us to film 😂