I built an epic home office in my backyard - start to finish

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  • @Juan_lauda
    @Juan_lauda 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    Managing to remember to set up a camera for every part of the action is an epic achievement in itself

  • @buckkylem
    @buckkylem ปีที่แล้ว +1601

    I can’t believe that only took you 20 minutes to build. That’s incredible

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว +855

      It would’ve been even faster if I didn’t keep changing clothes

    • @ohyeonkwon
      @ohyeonkwon ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Your comment gave me the biggest laugh I had this month 😂

    • @fatimapalacios2292
      @fatimapalacios2292 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂😂😂

    • @evangrimes112
      @evangrimes112 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But how long did it actually take? 6 months? lol.

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@evangrimes112 A year working some nights and most weekends.

  • @mudgem3742
    @mudgem3742 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Nice video! No annoying music, no volume changes, does not dwell on one process - gives enough attention to all the processes. One of the best videos i have seen on a out building. 👍Not to mention, it looks professionally done.

    • @norfy
      @norfy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "No annoying music" yeah about that. 19:43

    • @AnyM4jorDude
      @AnyM4jorDude 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can't watch this video. Where's the caveman rock music? 👍

    • @theglowcloud2215
      @theglowcloud2215 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@norfy I'm so sorry a minute of instrumental music triggered you this hard. 🖕

  • @IshmaelSmyrnow
    @IshmaelSmyrnow ปีที่แล้ว +179

    This is one of the best construction time lapse videos I've seen in a while. Just enough details to see which construction method you used in each step. There are so many ways to do things. Congrats on finishing too! The place looks awesome.

    • @med9099
      @med9099 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍🏻 Exactly

    • @cynicaltruth7486
      @cynicaltruth7486 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s what happens when it’s your property you’re working on. Contractors don’t have to live with it and only care about the paycheck

  • @nathangilmore9022
    @nathangilmore9022 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Wow! What a huge accomplishment. I can only imagine how nice it must be to work out of there. Especially knowing you built it yourself. That is no small project. Impressive!!

    • @DandyChigginz
      @DandyChigginz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Until he needs to poop, forgot keys and the wife locked the back door.

  • @francopelucci6627
    @francopelucci6627 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    It takes a real man to do a job like this with no knee pads. The dude is so good that he even made the window screen himself

    • @luar5919
      @luar5919 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He uses knee pads...

  • @Cravenn5
    @Cravenn5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    As a women retired 25 yrs early …who indulges in DIY videos as an epic adventure this is by far one of my favorites. Youre techniques and safety usages 🥰 epic.
    I will be taking this on in a smaller scale.

  • @giantpune
    @giantpune 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Mad props for building this with basically weekend warrior level of tools.

  • @justwam7619
    @justwam7619 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fantastic video. No Dewalt or Milwaukee sponsored BS. Just some cheap ass tools resulting in a fantastic build. This is how a proper build video is done.

  • @ryanbirkinshaw5595
    @ryanbirkinshaw5595 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am in the midst of planning to build one of these and this is the best video I have seen yet, by far.

  • @temucargocult
    @temucargocult ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great work, I love how you used regular tools most of us own and simple techniques to make something so solid. And doing everything down to charging the coolant, respect!

  • @nothingtoseehere93
    @nothingtoseehere93 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    You paid attention to more details than any contractor I’ve met lol. Nice work

    • @mr.doctorcaptain1124
      @mr.doctorcaptain1124 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He also failed to dig below the frost line for his foundation. He’s going to have massive issues down the road and may need to tear the entire thing down and start over. If he’s in a cold state, he’ll definitely need to.
      He did a lot of things right! But that’s a pretty massive mistake to make.
      It’s why you generally shouldn’t be making tutorial videos like this unless you actually know what you’re doing; very easy to miss important details like that.

    • @jshepard152
      @jshepard152 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@mr.doctorcaptain1124 How do you know the frost line in his location?

    • @Letstryscience
      @Letstryscience 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In his other video he explains that he lives in the southeast and the frostline is only 12". He did dig below that. Hearing the cicadas in the background gives it away.

  • @aaronmoore9417
    @aaronmoore9417 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Man that was awesome to watch. So satisfying to see it all go up.

  • @deanc.5984
    @deanc.5984 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That's why you NEVER live in a HOA community! 😅👍

  • @nathanblair4431
    @nathanblair4431 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Cleanly executed, nice work! What a refreshing space to work in! Thank you for recording and sharing your journey.

  • @Itsmehi456
    @Itsmehi456 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Not sure what’s more impressive … your building or editing skills. Well done dude! The TH-cam algorithm is working for you, I’d say!! Keep it up.

  • @L6901Malice
    @L6901Malice 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been doing diy for 18 years, the confidence level here is unmatched. Lotta hard work and research. Congratulations

  • @3cordguy
    @3cordguy ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is amazing. Love that you got a bit of everything into this final video edit. The finished product is super impressive, too. Well done!

  • @johncorrelli1255
    @johncorrelli1255 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow! This is incredible! And to do it all in just over 20 minutes... amazing! Very well done!

  • @coreydagod9317
    @coreydagod9317 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done. Respect the use of PPE. Wish I'd have started wearing it earlier in life. Cheers

  • @needamuffin
    @needamuffin ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Not only a great example of the process, but a great example of the process *alone*. This is about the size I'm planning as well and some of the tricks you showed to hang drywall and the like solo will come in handy for sure.

  • @mizz2ts86
    @mizz2ts86 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’m not a builder or anything like that, but I watched and thoroughly enjoyed this video. I wish I had this talent, work ethic, and passion! This turned out beautiful❤

  • @santinodeluca1971
    @santinodeluca1971 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I don't know what mistakes you made but this turned out fantastic! You installed your own AC unit and made window screens....great job!

  • @amarcellus1714
    @amarcellus1714 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Quickest route to work ever. No traffic or assholes to deal with on the train or bus.

  • @ErnestoMartinezFigueredo
    @ErnestoMartinezFigueredo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a great job, man. Love the strong construction and the final minimalistic aesthetic look.

  • @christopherchristenson402
    @christopherchristenson402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was one of the best home improvement / DIY videos I’ve ever watched!

  • @dustym1755
    @dustym1755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sat here this morning in the office I built (addition onto house) and I must say this is amazing. You did a really good job my friend. From start to finished I was really amazed. Good job and great video. Thank you for sharing!!!!

  • @00700556
    @00700556 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the fact you used all harbor freight tools

  • @craggle_guitar
    @craggle_guitar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool to see a fellow software engineer build their own outdoor office! Great little jig idea for putting up plasterboards on the upper walls.

  • @DevanSabaratnam
    @DevanSabaratnam ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I nearly broke myself this very morning trying to replace my kitchen faucet, and then I log on to TH-cam to see you build a whole fricken office to work in!! Big props to people like you who can work with your hands like this. Must be so special to work in a structure you built yourself. BRB, have to fix a mystery leak under my kitchen sink now that somehow happened after I replaced the faucet... 😅

  • @KamalAhmed-tp1zc
    @KamalAhmed-tp1zc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From beginning to end nowhere to everywhere, truly genius and amazing quality job.

  • @PrincessDesolo
    @PrincessDesolo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ur talent and skills are out of this world! Truly impressive! Great work!!!

  • @ernestsanjose6953
    @ernestsanjose6953 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey! Ernest here from the Philippines. Love the technique and the process of how you built the structure. I'm inspired of you what you do. I will definitely use the skill to build my own house in a bigger Scale. Hope to see more videos from you. God bless!

  • @rgoitia
    @rgoitia ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW all that in 20 minutes, amazing! j/k I am amazed on how you did everything with so little help and from scratch. Not one cut or bruise. You are a master of all these trades. Such dedication 👏 Take a bow!

    • @cecepsupriyadi1966
      @cecepsupriyadi1966 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was accelerated in a short time so that it was fast

  • @alphaaawolfff4282
    @alphaaawolfff4282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this is one of the best video breaking down all important steps, esp for guys who already have general construction knowledge

  • @edwardsdina
    @edwardsdina 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just subscribed. I love how you show enough of the steps so that we can do it ourselves😁

  • @DavidLee-cf5lw
    @DavidLee-cf5lw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy built everything from scratch. Very enjoying watching his video.

  • @xxhasudin
    @xxhasudin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I watch these and it takes me back to when I did a deck and shed solo. Along with many other remodel projects. I still have the fire but with work, 2 kids and one more on the way time, energy, and sleep are very limited

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, I feel that. I have 2 kids and sometimes don’t know how I managed to build this. In many ways, my wife is the MVP of this build for giving me the leeway to do it.

  • @Joseph87101
    @Joseph87101 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Good job dude! I’ve been a builder for over 20 years and I don’t have much bad to say about this one. I would have many tips and tricks from an efficiency standpoint but still, a very commendable job you did here. 👍

  • @victoriaman117
    @victoriaman117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will be doing the same thing in my yard, however I will be replacing the "office" with a "bar" lol. Great job Nathan!

  • @CesarMartinez-rp6oh
    @CesarMartinez-rp6oh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing brother, Im halfway through my build and motivated by your video to finish it asap.

  • @dividsky
    @dividsky ปีที่แล้ว +2

    once in a while, i discover a gem on youtube like your channel... i'm looking forward to see what you'll do with this channel - i looks very promising! CONGRATS!

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I really appreciate that!

  • @shawnagbatah8336
    @shawnagbatah8336 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching you drywall made me feel so much better about my attempts 😂😂😂😂. You can tell when a carpenter/builder tries do drywall. It’s really just about getting it done! Top marks!!

  • @alanlane3869
    @alanlane3869 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All the way down to making your own window screens. 👏 👏 👏

  • @M.A.R.V.
    @M.A.R.V. 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    that foundation is amazing

  • @jverlee
    @jverlee ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is absolutely amazing - it looks so good. Fantastic video work here as well. Love this!

  • @jesusloveseveryone888
    @jesusloveseveryone888 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful work, brother! Such a quality job and amazing result! Proud of you, and you should feel proud, too! Hard work pays off!

  • @danielhoagland5534
    @danielhoagland5534 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job Brother! That was a fun watch. Great attention to detail!

  • @aaronalquiza9680
    @aaronalquiza9680 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i like how most of your tools looked new; the stickers were still there and there's no signs of wear yet. means you were learning as you went along. i did the same for my patio and storage shed.

  • @mikeadam80
    @mikeadam80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive hung tons of drywall by myself and never thought of that! fantastic work

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! That idea wasn’t original to me. Learned it from a different TH-cam channel

  • @KJF.95
    @KJF.95 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man this is so impressive. Great job!

  • @annaha1237
    @annaha1237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. You're impressive and very skilled. Nice job.

  • @apothikcroadboy4968
    @apothikcroadboy4968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks bruv. Now I can add home building to the many skills I’ve acquired via TH-cam.

  • @mugentuner
    @mugentuner 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Epic build my man. I'd tell the wife I'm moving out and into this new pad.

  • @jamesscroggins3486
    @jamesscroggins3486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cleanup looks nice! Hope you ankle get better quickly

  • @wbstar22
    @wbstar22 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you literally made everything 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @TinaBlaque
    @TinaBlaque 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. This is awesome. Probably built better than my actual house.

  • @Nishinga.
    @Nishinga. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude this was one of the coolest videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. You’re talented as hell man great job!

  • @50sKid
    @50sKid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job

  • @I1IWEBB1
    @I1IWEBB1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done man. Looks great. I have a old shed I was going to demo and rebuild but after watching this I think I could refurbish the shed with some good TLC.

  • @delpierochilipeppers
    @delpierochilipeppers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, you're a Titan.

  • @bradbader3511
    @bradbader3511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job , all the best for the coming days .

  • @Solo413
    @Solo413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unreal. Better quality and better build than my own home. Great job, buddy.

  • @Confusedcapybara8772
    @Confusedcapybara8772 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is awesome! I can only imagine the planning that went into this.

  • @denisemarie1825
    @denisemarie1825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a gaming set up -nice job !

  • @rashodc7618
    @rashodc7618 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, so this is how they built Rome in one day. Great Job!!!

  • @geoffiida3315
    @geoffiida3315 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent build. Excellent video editing.

  • @MichaelScottttt
    @MichaelScottttt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been framing for over 30 yrs.
    You are not a construction person but for someone with no experience you did a really good job.

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thank you! That means a lot

  • @NCTXVA
    @NCTXVA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dammit Nathan, you are a BEAST!

  • @mic2024-e3c
    @mic2024-e3c ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations , Excellent JOB

  • @davlol6349
    @davlol6349 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice build mate!

  • @taraky
    @taraky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice work dude, Congratulations

  • @maretteschulz8898
    @maretteschulz8898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fantastic job - well done you👌👌👏👏

  • @Tholius
    @Tholius ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I had friends interested in building, or who could teach me. A dream. Great work to you

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I learned everything I did in this video from TH-cam and reading building codes.

    • @Tholius
      @Tholius ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nathanetech I hope you're really proud of yourself. Did you have any help at all? Seemed you did it solo

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tholius There were a few times I had help. My dad was in town twice and helped both times - once with the floor beams and once with the siding. My father-in-law helped me get the mini split in place. Some friends helped me lift the walls and get the door unit in place. My wife helped with the larger windows by holding them from the inside while I nailed them in place.
      For different reasons, I didn’t get video of some of those.
      But other than those things, I solo’d the whole build.

  • @1NewAgeGoddess
    @1NewAgeGoddess ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that's a handy MAN! Great work 👍🏽

  • @orbital929
    @orbital929 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good work, the video was great no annoying music or constant talking about this or that or the other. If there is 10 of you a palace can be built.

  • @joeyfresh01
    @joeyfresh01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With no experience that’s damn impressive. Hell of a job sir

  • @tsaipod
    @tsaipod ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video of the freaking year!!!!!!!

  • @robertblahnik7685
    @robertblahnik7685 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Better than some houses I've seen built. 👍

  • @shelah4027
    @shelah4027 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm surprised you could build that so close to your neighbor's fence/property line. I wish I could do this, but it would not meet my setback requirements. I can dream though, you did a great job.

  • @ShaneDixon
    @ShaneDixon ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome work, and incredibly informative! Thank you!

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m releasing the first video in a series today where I’m going to go in more detail on each step of the process.

    • @ShaneDixon
      @ShaneDixon ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfect! Can't wait.@@nathanetech

  • @samsoum91
    @samsoum91 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is absolutely amazing

  • @RayLui20
    @RayLui20 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful office! almost exactly what i need too, i am planning to renovate part of my shed and i am not handy at all, your video gave me some clarity on what to do!

  • @Aesgor
    @Aesgor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:28 is best part of this video.
    “Gotta test ‘em out!”

  • @interminablyperplexed4903
    @interminablyperplexed4903 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you didn't build your house, I'm certain your office is built with more precision and quality than your home. The care you put in inspecting each piece of material and the precision of placement is just not practiced by most home builders. Such a solid build. Thanks for upload.

  • @mynameis2013
    @mynameis2013 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such a great build! And a relaxing watch. This is really inspiring

  • @randyjohn8326
    @randyjohn8326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work, I wish we could see a bit more of how you did the electrical wiring and set up as well!

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wish I could show it. The electrical is the only part of the job I hired out. Where I live, you can't legally do electrical work if you aren't a licensed electrician. I most likely could've gotten away with it, but figured it wasn't worth the risk in case someone was ever checking for permits when I sell the house a few years from now.

  • @PauloRicardo-uy1gs
    @PauloRicardo-uy1gs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful.....amazing tiny house

  • @1bcordell
    @1bcordell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice. She is solid and well built. I'll bet you are enjoying that space.

  • @knowyourkismat
    @knowyourkismat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way I watched this entire video from start to finish. As if I could ever 😅

  • @drumswest5035
    @drumswest5035 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nicely done from a structural point of view, the only thing i would of done differently is to have the deck posts on a concrete pedestals, they will last longer than being directly in contact with the soil. You might want to consider some skirting to keep the critters out. Pretty dam nice office mate!

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks! Maybe I was just being lazy with the deck posts, but I did use lumber that was treated for constant ground contact. So they should last for a long time. If they don’t… I guess I’ll bite the bullet and redo it with concrete.
      I’ve been tossing around some skirting ideas but haven’t landed on anything yet. Maybe I’ll have a future video adding it.
      I appreciate your input!

  • @TopVillain
    @TopVillain ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Working from home has us doing some amazing things.

  • @Msmaggy13-d5q
    @Msmaggy13-d5q 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow! I just got my 40ft container from Wuwi Shipping Container very cheap and even paid it upon delivery. cant wait to start working.

  • @samuelrey98
    @samuelrey98 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was some great framing man!

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! The framing was my favorite part

  • @worlverineloganx384
    @worlverineloganx384 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talented dude! I wish I was that good with my hands . I sucks !

    • @nathanetech
      @nathanetech  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I had never done any of this before this build. You may find you have skills you didn’t know you had

  • @tomwalsh6774
    @tomwalsh6774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    cracking job mate. Love the finishing - easily the best build of this type I've seen on YT

  • @sleepii15
    @sleepii15 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man this is so cool! You have some serious skills!

  • @ElementX32
    @ElementX32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that's awesome. A skill I wish I had.

  • @thepastbrick539
    @thepastbrick539 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Currently studying architecture and construction mgmt and thought this video was great! I am so eager to start getting more practical experience rather than 3d model on my computer all day.

  • @redbeardjunior
    @redbeardjunior ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ohhh wow great job