Thank you! I had someone give us a quote of $1200 just to replace the porch steps! You’ve helped give me the confidence to do it ourselves and save a lot of money. ❤

Your friend is fortunate to have you as a friend and you are a 'purty nice guy'. Thanks for sharing this video.😀

@AlleyPicked

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie. I wish I had a friend like me :-)

Thank you this was a huge help. straight forward video and I’m going to be fixing my steps this weekend.

my friends porch steps are rotting so I have offered to replace them at a minimal cost since Im a beginner carpenter

Gosh, that seems like a very high estimate - perhaps they just didn't want the work. Anyway, it's a very neat job Tom and I certainly learned about this Torx head screws. Thanks mate.

This makes so much sense to me. Thank u. Now subscribed so I don’t need to go through countless of bs vids to get a solution ❤

@AlleyPicked

Жыл бұрын

Only as long as the videos need to be. :-)

Nice results in a couple of hours. Thanks for posting

I just had an estimate for a 8x16 porch 4 feet Hugh with nine stairs for $ 16k. And that was the cheapest. Found a guy to replace what needed, since the structure is good. Less than $3k with material and labor (stairs had to be rebuilt). Beats the hell our of $16k

@AlleyPicked

Жыл бұрын

I helped a friend do the same thing. Feels good to save 13k :-)

Have a similar project coming up. I've also been investing in Ridgid 18 volt tools. Can't wait to use them.

Great advice on waiting to stain PT wood.

Thanks for sharing.

Keep up the good work!

This is just the video know-how I needed for a step I need to replace on my front porch stairs. Thanks for sharing! Just subscribed!

@AlleyPicked

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing. Welcome abord.

Howdy, I really appreciate how practical you made those repairs. Can you do a video explaining, how homeowners can protect their wood. I have a covered wrap around porch. The original Florida construction was about 12 years ago. It is painted, floor is concrete, however about 3yrs ago when I was pressure washing. Some paint spots lifted on the wood bannister & handrail . I would like to pressure wash again, but I'm concerned about damaging it. My question is how do I reseal to protect, do I have to strip all the existing paint off 1st? How often should a reseal be done? BTW some of the paint is flaky... Thanks again 😊

2:30 here in Canada I'd only use Robertson head (square head) screws. I find you can really torque then down well Phillips head screws would be a nightmare.

If I don’t have rotary and saw saw if I’m able to take the templets to Home Depot and have them cut it? Should I just buy the saws lol ?

Good video, thanks. New subscriber here

Nice one you should always try to repair instead of replace

WOW. Are you available in Montana excellent work and quit to

Great Video!! Just subscribed.

@AlleyPicked

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching -- and the sub :-)

Yes, in a sense, it's nice one cannot post links here on the tubage because there's a link on here to that clip from the "Dumb and Dumber" movie where they're in that "Mutt Cut" rig and Harry poses the question of, "Hey. Wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world? AHH-HHHH-HHHH-HHHH-HHHH-HHHH-HHHH-HHHH-HHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!" 🙃 As for the porch, on this end, can DEFINITELY attest to using Torx (R) bits. Another advantage of those worth passing along is that with Torx (R) screws and the accompanying bit, the screw-to-bit gripping strength is VASTLY improved over a Phillip's screw big time, ESPECIALLY when it comes to those longer deck-type screws. And no, you don't wanna use a drill, again, ESPECIALLY on a deck screw. (LOL! Ask me how I know that...) 😉

You make it look so easy! Well now I know that I’m not paying 2K. My porch is structurally sound just looks terrible from the paint wear.

@AlleyPicked

4 ай бұрын

A power wash and a couple coats of Behr deck stain might be all you need.

Man, Only 3 grand? That'd never happen in Aust. They'd Start at 8 grand and end at over 10- but only for a pocket handkerchief sized deck - anything else the sky would be the limit

Ummm, can you come to Atlanta, GEORGIA? I’m 3 minutes from the airport 🥴🫣

If you ever in Harrisburg Pennsylvania you can work on my home and make video tutorials.

@AlleyPicked

Жыл бұрын

:-) I'll keep that in mind.

What’s the size of the wood board that you used for this project sir?

@AlleyPicked

4 ай бұрын

I think those were 1x12. If you are replacing wood, you can measure the old ones.

Very helpful video. Can you be my friend, too? My outside steps need you!

@AlleyPicked

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I doubt you live near me :-)

Can I use exterior porch paint? I not a fan of stains.

@AlleyPicked

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Tecalitlan1943

Жыл бұрын

@@AlleyPicked Thank you

So how do I get this done at mine? The porch is fine but there is quite a bit of rot on the treads and the risers. I cannot afford to replace the whole thing and am willing to do the work. It's 6 steps

@jenniferlyon1210

Жыл бұрын

Just do what is in the video. He just showed you.

@maxineisaac2719

Жыл бұрын

So that was tongue in cheek, as in “how do I get you to do it for me”! I was looking for a reply from him and not one that states the obvious from you!

Im a deck contractor and curiously watched your video. I believe the quote was to totally demo and build the porch back to up to date standards. It clearly wasnt properly flashed or attached to the house. The handrails were not secure and stable enough to prevent fall protection also. Im not knocking your video. Its great instruction for diy'ers. I just thought I'd share my opinion about the quote. Not sure of your location but thats a bit high in my area.

@AlleyPicked

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. You are the professional and I am just a DIY'er. Not everyone can afford a new porch. As long as it wasn't dangerous, sometimes a quick and dirty cheap fix is the way to go and it's way better than it was.

@kbeasleyconstruction

4 ай бұрын

@@AlleyPicked you are 100% correct. I have done a few repairs that were on a very limited budget. A budget friendly fix will get you by until you can afford a total replacement sometimes. 👍

Bro someone just quoted my mom $6,000.. really fella?

Can you come to my house to fix my porch steps ?

😆 🤣 😂 where do u live that you got wood and tools for 175???

@AlleyPicked

Ай бұрын

That was before Bidenomics.

Hahahaha, those steps are in way better condition than mine. $3000 is a reasonable price for a sand and stain job. Which is what those look like they needed.

Was all the WRONG lumber to begin with. and the big box stores? Don't

what kind of psycho uses torq screws!??

@AlleyPicked

Ай бұрын

Every carpenter. Ask one.

@lifeofreggiewoods

Ай бұрын

@@AlleyPicked haha just watched a few more stair building videos…. Never seen a a torx screw in the wild. Would have never guessed

As a woman who doesn’t know how to fix I get caught paying.

@jenniferlyon1210

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you learn how to do things yourself?

What, you're going to replace them...what's the difference. Oh you're making money instead of the contractor. Hmmm.....

@AlleyPicked

2 жыл бұрын

I'm making $200 instead of ripping off the customer for $2000.