YouTube Burnout! Why I would rather Install Drywall than make another crappy video!!
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You're the Bob Ross of drywalling! Not every video needs to be a ground breaking creative masterpiece - people will tune in to watch you expertly mud happy little trees over and over.
Your calming "you can do this" vibe makes the videos easy and comforting to watch, and the depth of your skill/craft means that I can watch you explain basically the same thing 20 times, and I still learn one or two little things each time.
Actually super true. I could see myself DYI'ing with our carpenter mentor talking in the background. Maybe I learn new stuff, maybe I dont (probably depends how much I pay attention), but it's nice to have another Louis Rossman or Bob Ross
Your personality is what makes your videos work. You could do a video on dog washing and it would work
True enough
He could probably even do skateboarding content and people would watch it
Agreed!
Fully agree
Don't forget there are people, myself included, who not only enjoy educational video but also enjoy seeing a project being completed. There's a certain satisfaction to that.
Also your subscribers like you and enjoy getting to hang out while you work.
I for one also hope you don't ever quit making videos. Thanks for doing them.
FYI, I recently completed some Sheetrock and drywall work for a friend that looked perfect because of the things I learned here. ✊🏼
100%
I agree with 100% of this, exactly how I'd say it! We love and appreciate you !!
Well put. It's not always about churning out new content. Sometimes it's about comfort and entertainment. But, of course, it needs to be fulfilling for you too so do what you need to.
You might have been doing videos for 6 years but I discovered you channel only two years ago. I suffered two major water damage events. So I started looking at videos to learn how to do drywall. About the same time my eldest son bought a duplex and renovated it. Guess what, we are both perfectionists, and we both ended up signing up to your channel without knowing it. Why? Because you’re the best! We both learned a lot by watching you on jobs. And we sincerely thank you. :))
Happy to be of service 🙂
I would watch a time-lapse of you doing an entire room/ job with you narrating. I know I'll never be as fast as you, but watching a pro like you is addictive
I guess it's like any paying job...it isnt fun most of the time
My father put me on to your channel, and he and I would watch your content when he was sick. He loved your precision, honesty, artfulness and work ethic. And he’d be the first person to agree that you’ve got to do what makes you feel the most congruent with your ideals.
Make content for you, and there’s plenty of us who are happy to watch/learn/grow as we watch over your shoulder. Dad was one, I’m another, and theres thousands more that will click the moment a notification hits.
Well said and totally agree.
Succesful TH-cams have interesting content, of course, but they also (I believe) have a pleasing, interesting presenter. I have no particular interest in drywalling, but I subscribe because YOU are interesting and likable, and a master in your trade. I really enjoy watching an interesting person doing really good work. I hope you find a way to make your video work worthwhile. You make so many people happy.
Well stated.
Louis Rossman is a pretty good example of the transition from "trade channel" to "personality channel." He still excels at his craft and talks about it, but at this point most of his regular audience is there for him.
The internet has reverted me to a giant toddler. When someone tries to click bait me I will do the opposite and unsubscribe, have the channel stop being recommended and purge it from my history. With your channel I do the opposite and look for older or less popular videos I haven't watched to try and push a few more TH-cam bucks your way.
But I'll always keep coming back to your channel because of the authenticity, humility and sense of humour. Really enjoyed this latest series of talk and tape. If that's what the channel becomes I'm all for it.
Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate it :)
You are exactly right.
Some of these sites were great I have permanently removed them.
You can see someone with the largest followers.
Soon sell out and I am at a total loss.
Besides there is absolutely no reason for hour long footage.
Hell, at least Ben responds I began watching mystery clips.
Loved them great comments, interaction, then Patreon.
I loved to listen to the elderly as a child, or just sit and hear their stories.
Practically no one cares about anyone else and it is sad.
Cheers 🍻 Ben!
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Talk and tape also serves a very useful purpose for me which is Ben is more likely to mess up, and then I can see _in real time_ how he thinks about and solves those problems. Extremely useful for anyone pushing into and out of the novice drywall stage.
Not gonna lie. I’m in charge of a maintenance department that services about 200 apartments. Whenever I hire someone that has no drywall skills I make them watch your videos. It speeds up the training process. Those vids are still there so do whatever you need to get that fire.
Smart!
I am person who got into building maintenance with lots of other carpentry and plumbing skills. I hated drywalling. This channel made it so much simpler and enjoyable to do. Now, I watch these videos to relax and learn a bit more.
Real work in real time. Showing problem solving on the fly. Showing the time involved and the patience needed to do things right is what we come for. I watch too much TH-cam for my own good sometimes but I always enjoy your type of content. I have watched for years and have gotten so much from your videos..I have been able to do small remodels without fear of the drywall. I enjoy doing drywall and even patching into existing areas. I went thru my son’s townhouse before selling it and patched and repaired all the problems. In Washington all of our finishes have texture that you don’t have in BC so more time spent fiddling with patches to match in.
I was an Electrician for 41 years so I understand the burnout. I always tried to maintain a level of craftsmanship in my work that is not valued many. Making something look good and not just get by is hard to teach others. You have done the best in your videos and they are appreciated.
Thanks Ben
Loved this video. Truthful, honest and artful. Your video presentation is top shelf.
I always watch your videos even if the subject is repetitive as I always learn something!
Amen to that!!!
There is art in all aspects of life. Construction gets a bad rap from subs that only want to do what they know and nothing more. I come from an art and design back round and have had about 5 different careers. I keep moving on in a creative way. I totally get what your saying and you need to do it for yourself or get out of it. After teaching, a professional musician, having a graphic design business, I'm a general contractor now. I do everything myself except plumbing and electrical. With your youtube's I consider myself an adequate dry waller and finisher. I continue to learn. I love the challenge, the movement, the materials and the solitude in going for perfection. Please don't stop. But follow your heart and path. Thanks for everything you have taught and are teaching me and all the other viewers that I'm sure have the same sentiment. Be well Ben!.
Thank you!!! I really am enjoying just being on the tools more again.
Like this comment if you've fallen asleep while binge watching this channel at night despite having no drywall projects.
This is 100% my night time viewing
He’s like the Bob Ross of drywall.
Someone already mentioned it, but you are really the Bob Ross of drywalling. Thats why many just watch your vids at bedtime....very ASMR lol.
Your calm demeanor and excellent communication skills while doing the work at the same time is a feat not many do well. You're an excellent teacher and a pro at what you do. The way you work with mud is like someone buttering a slice of bread. So smooth and not messy at all.
Do the sponsored content...we all need to earn a living. The humble ones like yourself shouldn't get screwed over.
What you teach us and the way you do it is priceless. So take the time to refuel that creativity to come back stronger than ever.
Hey Ben! I absolutely love your videos because of your knowledge, and ease of instructing people on what to do. The way you say things, and convey them, makes it very easy for someone else to digest.
With that being said, I've been watching your videos for a couple years now, and I have learned so much from you it's unfathomable. Your tips, tricks, and information has REALLY helped me up my game in drywall and finishing. I actually love drywall now. I'm actually in the process of getting my Home Improvement License (in my state I need it for what I want to do) and open my own Handyman/Drywall business! I've been doing side drywall jobs and painting and repair work for a while now but I want to make it official and quit my full time maintenance job and work for myself!
I'm super excited for the future, and I have you to thank for alot of it! Just so you know, I absolutely agree, there's only so many drywall tip videos you can make before it becomes repetitive. But I'd watch a video of you sitting there drinking coffee and telling stories. You're a very likable guy man. You have a very pleasant personality, and it always feels like I'm just "hanging with my bro's" when I watch your videos man. You are part of a very small percentage of people that do better for the world, whether you know it or not. But you've made my life better because of your videos. I just want to give you a huge thank you!
I'm totally fine with just videos of the entirety of drywall jobs maybe time lapsed, with cuts to hang out and talk, maybe tell a story, etc. Whatever you want to do, do it for you, not us, and what makes you happy brother. Don't get burnt out. I hope you have a good day man!
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I don’t think you could ever get cancelled, buddy.
Also, no one is gonna get bent out of shape about ads. You’re working to produce this content, and if advertisers want to use you as a resource, that’s a reflection that what you’re doing is working. We will watch the ads to support you guy!
You have done a great job over the years demystifying drywall taping. Post when you want and TH-cam be damned. You have integrity which is why you did not torture us with sponsored posts. If you are ever in Atlanta, I will tear the drywall out of my house if I could work with you putting it back up. Appreciate everything you do
Great video. As long as you do good quality work, which I've always seen you do the viewers will keep coming. It's rewarding to see watch someone that is excellent at what they do.
I, knowing nothing about construction or drywall, built my basement based on your videos. And then… I just kept watching because you are funny and kind and honest. It’s also frankly soothing to watch. Please do what’s best for you, but know you have a fan no matter what.
I probably represent a small audience, but I started watching and subscribed in 2019 as I started a home improvement project. Five years later it’s time for another and I feel well armed so I appreciate your approach.
Thank you!!
You're not going to lose me making videos like this. I enjoy watching a master in his craft. The commentary is great as well. I like the new format and understand completely. Clickbait videos are for teenagers. Keep it up Ben.
I watch your videos mainly because they are your videos with you in them, i.e. not that much for titles, thumbs or content at this point. I enjoy watching you work, explain and make stuff look easy. You have helped me through my (neverending) house refurbishing project more than you can probably imagine. I am at the point where drywall stuff is not at all scary, and where I feel confident that I can get a result at least as good as or probably better than if I hired someone to do it for me (although it will still take me more time than a pro, obviously). All thanks to your videos! Now I mainly watch for entertainment and to keep somewhat in touch with how to do stuff without doing it myself much.
I took on, what was for me, a large drywall project last year. I boarded, taped, coated, and sanded an entire kitchen as my first ever drywall project. As a cabinetmaker with 15 years of experience, I wasn't sure that I'd be able to achieve my exacting standards that I'm used to. Using your videos as a guide, i was able to complete the project and be proud of it. I've learned so much from you over the past 3 years and I thank you for passing on your knowledge. Your attention to detail was a lighthouse in a dark harbour for me and I felt comfortable learning from you because I see a lot of myself in the work that you do.
I'd love for you to keep going, but I totally understand where you sre mentally with this whole TH-cam thing.
I did drywall for thirty years. I’m now retired but I really like watching your videos. One can learn a lot by watching how other people do their thing. I always enjoyed showing the younger guys an easier or quicker way of doing something. It would always put a smile on their face.
I watch all your videos. I helped my cousin tape drywall a long time ago. I can still do very basic jobs. Watching your videos makes me feel like i can do better work when i help my brother do side jobs now. Thanks for all your videos!!
The technical information is only part of why I watch your videos... The humor, sarcasm, and your often times sacrilegious but always personable presentations are the value added that other influencers cannot match. I've been happy to egg you on..., e.g., your turning my suggested name for the LOAP project into an acronym for one. I've learned enough to fearlessly tackle drywall repairs and taping (which is a curse and a blessing as now I'm in demand by family and friends) so the entertainment dimension matters to me! Hang in there! ..even if you are an undesirable skater here in the states. 😉
😂 Thanks John!
Your integrity speaks about character and attention to details quality of workmanship just isn't found very often
we enjoy your detail shows so do whatever it takes to keep posting
I don't have to learn something to enjoy watching your videos. I would bet that over the recent years you have gained people who also watch you because we enjoy your work, we enjoy your projects and we enjoy you! I love the studpack channel and they stopped doing "how to" videos years ago but I love them more now than ever before now that they are just focused on the projects!
Thanks! :)
I started watching years ago to learn . I still am learning,but keep coming back to also be entertained. You're easy going temper and honesty is refreshing. Many are only in it for the self gain.
As a 21 year old who has been doing this work as well as other handyman work since I was 14, ever since I found your videos it’s been some of the content I most look forward to watching. You have taught me so much and I hope to never see these videos end. I enjoy just watching you work even if there is not much explanation, just raw footage. Keep up the hard work!
Hey Ben! Thank you so much for your honesty today. I really love how you express yourself.
Dude your videos are awesome, no matter which way you have gone. I just love hanging out with you! But I have especially loved hanging out with you while you're working. You organically ran into issues and we got to see how you solved them in the moment. I have watched most of your videos, and I learned a lot just watching you in the last few videos while you rant. Plus I love your rants!
But most of all I want to say thank you so much. You have highly contributed to my being able to learn mudding and starting my own drywall repair business!! I am so thankful to you for all of your expertise. You are invaluable to many of us!
Even your 'silly' rolling mud onto the walls is fun to watch! There are many who aren't good at applying mud to the wall and I think that will actually help those ones.
And all that being said, bring in the sponsorships man! Especially when they are done in a unique fun way, I look forward to seeing sponsored content. And if you don't have the time or energy to make it fun and interesting, we can definitely skip through the video if we get bored haha it's all good either way man!
Keep fighting the fine fight. You are appreciated by hundreds of thousands of subscribers! Don't let the algorithm get you down. It's a beast. But you're a better beast! Keep it up 💜
Sending love to you and your family!
Ben, I find your videos not only informative but encouraging for beginners. When I was redoing all my bedrooms I used your videos not only for drywall and joint compound techniques, but for No Coat flexible corner tape for knee wall corners and for filling large gaps between the drywall and window trim. Thanks to you the rooms came out awesome! If you have the time, energy and desire, please keep making videos. Sincerely thank you!
I watch all your videos. Some I've watched several times. I started watching you when I wanted to do my first project. I haven't had to do any drywall since (~3 years ago) and I still watch your videos because they're interesting and you do a good job explaining things. Thanks!
Ben,
You have helped me so much when it comes to drywall work! Your knowledge is so very valuable to everyone. I thank you for sharing it and taking the time to video it for all of us!
I love you videos! I've learned so much about finishing drywall from you over the last few years. I literally went from hating drywall and having no idea what I was doing to actually liking doing drywall and making decent money on it. I've recommended your videos to a lot of people and even heard from a union drywall finisher that he loves watching your videos also. Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing your skills and philosophy. I really appreciate the process and technique you employ and is the reason I continue to follow your videos. The strange and difficult problems encountered are very educational. Thanks for all your help.
I've been really enjoying these videos. I have learned a lot from your videos over the years. I am a residential carpenter myself that does mostly framing and finish carpentry, but I have become the drywall finisher for our crew on small remodel work. If we build a whole house we hire an outfit to do drywall, but I do all the smaller stuff like 30 sheets or less. I have learned a lot about using hot mud from your videos, and that has been really helpful. I haven't gotten into using the tape on corner beads, I like using steel beads because I can staple them in place plum and square them. Then use mesh tape on both sides and coat it with durabond. Anyways thanks for the videos
I probably discovered your content a couple years ago, Ben. I wanted to learn more about drywall and you definitely helped in that. You gave me the confidence to tackle jobs around my house, that prior, I’d probably shy away from. And as someone who is quite particular, I’d say you gave me the skillset needed to meet my own high expectations. Regardless of how you proceed to make videos, I’ll still be here watching. I find it interesting and kind of relaxing honestly. And whether you think you’re intentional teaching or not, I always pick up something from your videos. You’re a great instructor. So thank you again! I’ve greatly BENefited from your content (Ha - Sorry!) But do what’s best for you and your family, we’ll still be here to support you.
I had to do a hanging corner like that a few weeks ago, and I got it right! Was just guessing when I did it, so thanks for the validation! And thanks for all the knowledge you have passed along.
I've been a follower for a few years, you've taught me a bunch. Whenever I encounter something new or need a resfresher I come here. I've even taught others tips you've taught me. Thanks for putting yourself out there. I appreciate hearing your perspective and will continue to follow no matter what.
Thank you!
I can’t believe it’s been 6 years, I found your channel close to when you started, I had to learn a new skill to keep from getting laid off. I do patches almost daily now for my company I can’t thank you enough, this channel and the drywall doctor made it possible to further my career here.
You've helped me on multiple projects over the years. I appreciate the knowledge you drop on your channel. Just wanted to say thanks!
I feel like you've already covered everything. My drywall game went from mid to top tier from the things I learned from your videos, I really appreciate what you've shared, you're an awesome human, best wishes to you on whatever you have going on for the future!
I've used your amazing videos to renovate my bathroom and all sorts of misc drywall in my house, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Hey Ben, I appreciate all the content you have posted. I have learned so much from you and probably owe you case of beer. I recently completed putting up drywall and finishing the walls in our pantry build. I would not been able to complete it all without your videos. They gave me the confidence to take on the project without any prior drywall experience and feel like I possessed a good foundation of how to do it correctly. Whenever I got stuck, I could pull up one of your videos as reference to help me get through. I also understand the extra effort it takes to create and put up new content. But please know that I am very much appreciative of your channel.
You be you! I’ll keep watching. Thank you for all the good advice and techniques. I’d also be really interested in more finish carpentry work.
A new beginning? FANTASTIC ! you are only going to get a wider audience and a greater following and thank you for all your help and video's . looking forward to a great future with the Vancouver Carpenter.
I've learned so much by watching your videos, so thank you! As for your channel, you do what's best for you. Your true supporters/fans will keep coming here for their fix. You also mentioned your other skills; if you're comfortable filming those jobs, I'd love to see that work too.
Ben when it gets down to the nitty gritty, you have to be happy. I have learned so much from your videos both the drywall and trim work. You inspired me to tackle the trim work to my son’s 1100 sq ft addition to his house. You keep making videos as long as you enjoy it. Thank you for everything and may God bless you.
learned a lot about drywall from your TH-cam Chanel and from many others as well, but what brings me back to this Chanel specifically in your case is your presentation, your personality , you seem like a really cool guy, thank you for sharing all that you have, looking forward to the next chapter for you here on TH-cam, you have my support
We enjoy your work! My son and I insulated, put up drywall, mud and taped my garage walls by watching your videos!! Thank you!!
Have to say I feel like I've done alot of drywall over the years for myself but I can't believe how much I've learned from you over the years including the carpentry videos. Never thought if cutting back corner bead that way makes perfect sense. Have to do what makes you happy brother but we all appreciate the time and effort
I’m about to tape my first drywall seems and I watched a couple of your videos from long ago, which were perfect for me to learn while enjoying what I’m learning because you were great to watch! Then I wondered if you still do videos so I looked and was very excited to see that you do!! I completely understand needing to be satisfied with what you do for a living, but don’t let your thoughts get sucked into the negative space of the logistics and algorithms of TH-cam, and instead keep doing what you love while letting us join you to learn. Watching your videos feels like a good friend is taking the time to teach me with patience and kindness and humor.
Because of your content and teaching abilities, I was able to completely gut my 1948 garage and redo it with a 5/8" drywall. That not an easy task considering how out of plum some studs and saggy ceiling joists were, but I was confident enough to tackle that project and make it look great in the end. Doing the upstairs bedroom now and feeling like it's taking me half the time of the garage. Just wanted to thank you for the knowledge. Keep lighting those other candles like me!
My pleasure :)
I watched a bunch of your videos in preparation and then in the midst of my very first DIY drywall project. Agree with other commenters that it's your personality and teaching style that really keep me coming back even if I don't have much need for more drywall content personally. Some of your other videos about carpentry are really enjoyable and useful! The algorithm is such a beast and don't feel like you need to completely play to that - there are a lot of other TH-camrs out there who've taken the same path of making content they enjoy and their subscribers keep on coming back.
Your channel is more than learning about drywall. It is like a sitcom. I will watch each video regardless of the title.
Thank you so much, I’ve watched so many of your videos that have greatly enhanced my skills for my own home remodeling. You are the best and very good at what you do!!!
Glad to help!
Yes please keep the videos coming. I need refresher's on stuff you have already covered all the time. Sometimes I have a hard time finding it in the old videos. So yes keep it up and thank you. I once I found your videos I really enjoy finishing Drywall
Ben, youtubing has made you a very good communicator and story teller. I would watch anything you do because of your talent. 👍
I'm an amateur. I was a college professor for a living. And, after teaching summer session every year, I'd have some time to repair my homes and those of my kids. I've always liked drywalling. Most folks hate it. But you have certainly made me a better drywaller. You've added lots of skills to my toolbox. THANK YOU!
Keep doing what you enjoy doing, and it is great that you are sharing that with us. The education is important, and so is the sharing of yourself. And watching you just do the work fleshes out the instruction focused content. Thank you!
Ben you have taught me indirectly how to do drywall through and through. Ive probably watched 60 of your videos over the years. I work in restoration. Any problem I have ever had you have had an answer for. You teach the concepts and not just a-how-to instructional. As a young father it was a huge help to be able to provide for my family and piggy back off of your skill set. Whenever anyone compliments my work I say I was taught by you and send them your direction.
Happy to be of service!
These videos are great bc I’m learning just by watching how you’re working, like using the level to check your line. And fussing with the boxed bead, lol, I literally did the same thing when using it. Love the honesty, you’re a great teacher, I’d watch on any topics.
Thanks for all that you do. I have learned so much from your videos, but also enjoy your conversations. You are always being recommended from reddit drywall community, which is how I found you (no clickbait needed)
Hey Ben
I started my own residential renovation company about 5 1/2 years ago, as a general contractor, but I do alot of the work myself.
I owe the "growing" success of the drywall/mudding/painting components of my projects, mostly to what I have learned from following your channel and your advise. Although I still struggle with those darn pesky mud air bubbles ... lol.
I guess I've been cruising along with you since when you started posting. I found your channel almost immediately after starting my company.
I have enjoyed many of your videos. One that really stands out is when you visited your dad and you guys were making cedar shakes. That was pretty cool.
I have to say that I owe you a debt of gratitude. I can not thank you enough for all the time, energy and resources you have invested into your channel.
I will definitely remain subscribed to your channel and keep viewing your posts, in whatever form they are presented.
If this is the end of Vancouver Carpenter as it used to be, if it is changing, then it is true that all good things must come to an end.
I wish you all the best ! :)
Terry (Calgary)
Please don't quit putting out videos. I love the content and the funny one liners that you say!!!!
I haven't watched your videos for drywall content for a couple years now.
I still click and watch all your videos because I enjoy watching you work, and listening to you talk.
I am sorry to hear these recent videos aren't doing well, because I am really enjoying them. These have been great. Watching you do good work while chatting at us.
I also got a huge chuckle at some of your spicier comments in some of those videos.
Well...the good news is I filmed a whole bunch before I ever posted any😂
Now I just need to not chicken out and post them!
I lined and sheeted my shed. It is now a studio enjoyed by many because of your informative tutorials. I have bulkheads odd angles, and I never would have even tried without your advice. Thanks so much.
I learned how to do drywall finishing from you, and just wanted to say that even though I already know how to do most of what you do, I just enjoy watching the master at work, with his exceptional commentary! So you don't really need to do anything new, just keep on doing what you are doing. I love it :)
I think it's great if you can keep making videos that you are excited about. I think it is admirable that you've been able to keep making stuff that fits your morals and feels good to you. It shows that you do good work and you are proud to do good work. I have a gorgeous bathroom because of your videos. This fall I will be finishing my garage and using it as a practice area to become more skilled in drywalling. I'm sure I'll be giving you some views rewatching all the stuff I need to do. Thank you!
Only been watching for about 2 months now since I needed to fix a crack in my wall, I fixed that crack 6 weeks ago but I’m still just watching all your stuff. I don’t know what it is but I really enjoy just watching you work your magic and chat to the camera. Watching you spread mud is quite enjoyable and I’ll do it for hours. Thanks mate appreciate the effort you put in to entertain.
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
I I've been working on finishing my cabin on the gulf island just north of Powell River on the BC Coast. Since, I am only working on the cabin a few weeks each year, its time cosuming. But your videos have helped get through those weeks with good results. And you are entertaing to watch at the same time. So thanks so much for posting on You tube.
Overexplaining isnt required. Drywall is an art and if you get it, you get it. Your video's are very good at slowing how not to do a specific type of joint. They are a great primer for someone who is doing this once, or infrequently. Meaning your demonstrations are good enough. I learned by doing over the years with a little encouragement from tradesmen that I knew. Thanks Ben.
I appreciate your videos. You're one of my few "go-to" construction people. I am a solopreneur painter. I am also a pretty good finisher (not as good as you). You're work is beautiful! I like to watch you in moments of self doubt especially with the long angled corners. Thank you for all you do
Thanks for all your content Ben. Thanks to you I was able to fully drywall a studio I built for my wife. I'm done with that project and hope I never have to do drywall on that scale again, but I still enjoy your channel because you seem like a genuinely nice guy trying to help others. I'll be watching still.
Ben! Never stop posting, we love your videos, keep doing it! 👍
Jokes aside, I watch your videos not because I'm expecting you to cover a new topic or to teach us something new; even if you are doing something you did in a previous video, just watching you working and doing anything you do that's involved in the job, it serves me to re-affirm something I learnt before and also as someone said in another comment, it is always satisfying to see the completion of the project.
I've learned so much from your videos and I appreciate that you do this with the comfort of the viewer in mind.
Bravo my friend, i've been doing this stuff since 1977! You are the closest to the right way.
Love your content, discover it few months back, when I got a new house, now my kids have rooms with decent dry walls ;-). Love your content, I wish you find your way, whatever that means. Thank you for all your good work.
Learned a lot watching your vids! Rewatch a lot too… will always be happy to find a new one. Thank you so much Ben!
Hey Ben - I think this approach could work. I learned how to build furniture from my dad and a lot of it was watching him work while we chatted about stuff with him stopping now and then to explain something about what he was doing. Also I learned most of what I know about drywall from you and I know how to get your older videos when needed so I'm good there, too. Glad you're finding a way to keep from getting burned out.
Your content is awesome!!! I really appreciate all your videos and thank you for sharing all your knowledge.
Thanks for the videos. You’ve helped me bring my drywall skills from a D+ to a solid B. I’m comfortable in my handyman/remodel business to take on just about any drywall job. I do have a suggestion for a video that I don’t think you have. You could make a video on how to finish drywall around a new fiberglass tub/shower surround. I 100% think you should take on sponsors but if it doesn’t sit right with you then it is what it is. Being at peace is most important.
I go to your video when I’m at wrk doing tape n float I got 2 years in this profession but your videos help me out big time bro real talk
Hey Ben, you have helped me a lot. I feel like your chill attitude is what makes it work. Just work, chat, and as things come up, teach us
I just want to thank you for making these videos. I completed a whole basement with little drywall experience and it came out beautifully!
I'm grateful to you for your talent and your knowledge that you've passed on to us over the years. You're one of the handful of youtubers that I watch just to "hang out" with you for a bit. You and Adam Savage and a couple of other youtubers who're just pleasant to learn from and to listen to, even when I don't need to learn the topic in question.
Keep doing what you do, in the spirit that you've been doing it, and I'll watch and enjoy everything you publish.
Man, if I could just buy you a house, I would, if only just so you could have that milestone behind you and stop worrying about what might've been.
I appreciate the sentiment. If I could just come up with a down payment for $2,000,000 I'd be there😂
A couple years back I lost a job and career and somehow got into handyman work. So I had to learn to do drywall repairs. I already knew about your channel from just home owner interest. Watching your videos helped me earn a living. There is no better channel on YT for drywall finishing. There is some very good content from other people who talk more about tools and materials. And that is also helpful. But for getting a sense of what it is supposed to look like when I have a pan in one hand and a knife in the other, your channel is the best. Thanks for what you have created.
Many including myself are being supportive of your decision to keep it fun for you and a commercial venture. I seldom do sheetrock work but have followed your channel for fun and learning knowing some of it will stick with me and I know where to find it in the future if I need it.
Thank you!
Even seeing the same thing again and again.. but it is always different. That is why construction has keep me interested for my career. I just finished repairing a plaster cracked ceiling and I applied dozens of tidbits from separate videos over the years. And yes it is the personality that you have that keeps me able to see repetitive content. I did the part of the job trying out my Hawk and Pan but realized that I need to watch how you manipulate the mud on your hawk. So I will keep watching... and is better than searching through old videos. So thanks for what ever you do.
I can't remember when I first started watching your videos but I know it's been years-I've learned so much and enjoy watching you work. Throw a few tips in once in awhile and rant all you want-i enjoy them too! Keep up the great work Ben-I look forward to all your videos (and rants)
Thank you!
Because of your channel, in my last project in the house project I took down breadboard that was the best glued on breadboard in the western hemisphere… I got it off sanded it down smooth, covered it with that shellac paint you’ve showed to stop the brown glue color from bleeding through, then floated it all out and it looks absolutely perfect… and that 100% because I watch your channel.
I'm happy to hear it :)
Hey man, I love this videos. You're honest. I'm here for the ride! You've taught me a lot, more then just drywall. More then just trade work. You're a real bro
Thank you!
Ben, if you ever get to read this please take heart in the fact that you are an awesome guy, a great teacher, a great sense of humour and have a relaxing manner.
I have watched your videos for around 8-12 months now and you gave me the confidence to tape and joint my own self build garden room. Neither I’d attempted before. Obvs not taking the credit for the build but the finish plaster/mud work (yes I’m from over the pond where mud is something the dog rolls in) is amazing. Everyone says they can’t believe it’s not plastered.
You were my inspiration and gave me the confidence thank you.
Even though it’s finished I still watch your videos as I find them entertaining.
Do what makes you happy. That’s what matters at the end of the day and if it means you don’t pick up your camera every day or spend hours editing, then don’t.
It’s a long way from my day job working behind a computer.
I loved this. I have benefited from so many of your instructional videos and gained enough confidence to take off the battens and remove the nasty popcorn ceiling in my fixer-upper trailer, a room at a time. I'm pretty fussy about what I want my end result to be. I got my bedroom to where I can shine a flashlight sideways and surprised even myself at what I could achieve, with your help. Here, I enjoyed just listening, having your company, insights, honesty and the peaceful sounds of your tools on the wall as I made the push on yet another section. (Did my first corner bead) Keep going. Doesn't have to be either or. I loved this one, for both. "Help" and "Thank-you" a great tune-up reminder. Simple is powerful.
Your channel is great, please don’t stop making videos, always looking forward to watch your new videos.
I bought a condo in 2020 that had been well-used and mostly untouched since 1970. My first drywall project was tearing out the t bar ceiling and fluorescent lights in the kitchen, and doing all the inside and outside corners because under the plastic panels the whole thing was unfinished. Armed with nothing but your TH-cam channel and what I could buy at HD, I got a result that was way better than anything I had a right to expect. So thank you for helping a DIYer like me tackle something new. I smile just about every time I look at the finished product.
And yeah, you’ve probably said the same thing so many times now in so many videos that it’s getting boring. Personally, I still enjoy watching you work on projects. Would love to see the end result more often! I’d also say that it’s easy to assume that “the audience” is one fixed group of people. But new people are coming and going all the time. I guess I was just lucky that I showed up as you were really gearing up lots of how-tos. Just because it’s the 500th time you’ve said it doesn’t mean it’s the 500th time your viewer has heard it. But also maybe it’s run its natural course and you want to move on to something else. That’s okay too. Life is too short to spend it doing stuff you don’t like. Nothing lasts forever. Just gotta appreciate it while it’s here.
You are the best drywall guy on youtube. I was learning to do drywall finishing 8 years ago no one had good vids out there. I like the workflow vids you have been doing its all about the flow.
Thank you!
Been watching your videos for a couple years and can't tell you how much I've learned from watching you. I do small to medium size renovations for a living and my drywall finishing has come such a long way to the point where a customer's neighbour who is a professional drywall finisher came by after i was done the project and she told me that he was highly impressed with the drywall work. As I'm sure you know, trades guys love to criticize other guys work and seldom ever compliment it so that meant a lot haha. Anyways, just wanted to say i appreciate what you do and admire your skill and dedication to your craft as well as your willingness to share your knowledge. Cheers.
I've been watching you for years now, I've learned so much. Thank you.