Struggling Without Her! Off Grid Power Shed Build
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- While Katie is away, Greg struggles with continuing the off grid power shed build
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Greg, thumbs up to you for keeping that last bit in the video, we've all been there, and it's nice to know that the club keeps growing 👍😂
Truth... 🤙
So true. Way to keep your composure and that sweat on camera. I would have absolutely came apart!
Swear *
“ Man’s got to know his limitations”
I would have lost it on the celling
You don't learn if you don't try Greg. I'm 71 years old, and still learning.
@rogeremberson6464 - me too - 71 and still learning. I would have resolved that one by putting up three cut sheets across the cabin rather than two along the length - if I was doing it by myself. Agree that Greg deserved a thumbs up for leaving that clip in!
73 here in oz and totally agree. Our 40 here is certainly different for u in Canada
Me too, same 👍👍👍🤔🤔🤔
"T" boards help with ceiling drywall. 2x4 upright and a shorter 2x4 on top like a T. wedge in the prop.
Exactly what I would have recommended. A drywall lift is a bit pricey for small projects.
I have figured it would have been an idea to do the ceilings first, before the walls.
I use em to gradually raise one side while the other side is held up by some screwed in 2x4 bracing blocks on the wall. And yes, ceiling always goes up first so you've got that full wall holding up the edges.
I was just about to type that in.
Ya.... they do. Sometimes its an afterthought. 😳😳😁
Greg, your persistence is commendable! I would have given up! Great Job!
I'm proud of you Greg. Your reaction to the last piece of sheet rock falling was better than how I would have reacted. Bless you heart!
I looked in the dictionary for the definition of tenacious and Greg’s picture was the definition shown !
Omg Gregg I laughed so hard when you pushed the piece of drywall and it broke a bit and you turned to the camera and smiled. I was just saying to my husband, "that piece of drywall is too big, wonder if he will force it like you do?!" Lol. I have seen my husband do this multiple times, he has no patience for drywall.
Kudos to you for the perseverance on your own wirh the ceiling. My husband and I have struggled togther as much as you did alone, when we did a ceiling. We love your videos! Cant wait to see the next video
I remember putting drywall on the ceiling when I finished our basement. After several attempts and a few pieces of broken sheet rock I went to Home Depot and rented a lift. Best decision I ever made!
Respect Greg, for showing the downfall of drywall installation without 4 hands...😂😅 The river by the cabin looked very beautiful, along with the mountains. I'll bet the water temperature had the surrounding area cool as cucumbers. 😊 Love ya'll ❤️
Really enjoyed Katie's hiking tour. Would like to see the town that you folks go to. Greg, obviously the ceiling was going to be the hardest. I would have waited for your friend or Katie before even attempting that. But I give you a lot of credit for even getting part of the ceiling done.
Poor Greg God loves a trier. I have been there and used bad language! Good control with the anger dude!
Heroic effort by Gred getting that drywall up on the ceiling! As usual Katie has the best title sequence on TH-cam.
One of the best episodes in recent memory Greg never stops never stops
Defeat, sometimes it just takes two people.
That is what humanity is built on; Partnership.
At least God protected you and You didn't get hurt alone by yourself. The place is coming along. Another day and your complete with drywall. I agree, a bit of tape, mud and paint it white to give you as much light as possible. It's a power room! See you on the next episode. 😎🤲🤗🍺
Excuse me for laughing but we have all been there. Kudos to you for having the guts to leave it in the video. Two things you could have done. make a T brace to hold up one end while you attach the other end. The other trick is to attach a furring strip to the side wall about an inch down from the ceiling. that will hold one side while you attach the other side. Love you guys.
You have come such a long way Katie. You and Greg compliment each other.
Better together 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.
As a former dry wall hanger and finisher....you did a great job...trying is where success starts. I would have done ceiling first....the walls hold the outer edges up when sagging happens. Hard work huh ??
I'm sorry that didn't work out Greg! Gosh darn it, you work so so hard, sometimes the working Gods are not on your side..... but smile because you got the first one on, you did good!!!
Drywall on ceilings , working solo, needs deadmen. 2x4 with a small sheet of ply , used to push up and hold one end of the sheet while the other end is secured. Did my 400 sq foot garage by myself this way.
Well, you did try. Good on you. Go get a cold beer and relax for the day😊.
Katie, beautiful views. That was some rock slide. Be safe. Greg needs you.😂
Wow, the views from Glacier Nat’l Park were awe inspiring!!! So Beautiful !!!
Well Greg, you did get half of the ceiling drywalled. With temp's over 100 degrees F it takes so much energy to do any physical labor. You can get dehydrated quickly too. The cabin Katie stayed in looked like a nice cool place especially with the river full of rapids, I would have been in the water. The heat needs to go south, even where I live it's been a hot summer. Peace love happiness 💖
good job u2!.... WOW! nice veiws on get away!!! CABIN, RIVERS, MOUNTAINS!...ROCK SLIDE LIVE! HOLY CRAP1
Its so sweet that he's misses you.
Katie...I saw you string up those hammocks and all I could think of was grizzly bears and more so when there was a report of them. Yikes! Greg... Lots of great attempts and work. You are an inspiration.
My Gawd------that's a nice campsite Katie------ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fight that weather Greg.
Loved everything about this video - from the opening with all of the "family," to going off the property for a bit with Katie and friend (yay Katie's high school friend for popping into the video), to the gorgeous shots of the mountains and cute cabin, to Greg's determination in that heat and wrestling huge ceiling drywall sheets by himself. This one had it all. Thanks Katie for the great shooting/editing and to Greg for keeping up with the camera even in the middle of a frustrating job.
Beautiful country! Catching that rock slide was awesome! 😀
Hi Greg, I give you 10 out 10 for trying to get the ceiling dry wall up . I could see what was coming and looked in amazement when you got the first section up. I would have stopped there but as they say you keep on trying until it defeats you. Well done on getting at least 95% there with your dry wall installed. I enjoyed this episode so much and especially the Majestic scenery that Katie was able to film for us. Well done to both of you.😊👍
You really tried the impossible ,but you made my day thanks Greg...You deserve much more then a simple (like).
That is a very steep hike Katie but the views were stunning. Oh bless you Gregg you were doing so well, I really felt for you it is so hard lifting those up on your own, but good on you for trying so hard and keeping that last bit in when you would have been so frustrated x
I’m so sorry Greg, I saw the disappointment on your face at the end there. But hey, you got that huge piece up all by yourself! 🙌🏻❤️ Katie what a magical place that you went to, the cabin and the hike were so beautiful!! Also, Greg missed you and it shows! Love you both and amazing progress on the power shed, it’s almost done! 😊❤️
Greg, I found myself holding my breath for you on the ceiling.
Me too... but when it broke, it was time for a Dip in that waterbox!!!👍👍❄️❄️❄️
Greg, I think you did pretty good considering you’re only one person. The heat was also unbearable, hat’s off to your attempts. Katie endured some obstacles, but had a good time with her friend. Great scenery,& much cooler temperatures. Until next time.😀💯👍🏾💜🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
Greg, I give you an A for the dry wall job. Long pieces alone are impossible. Keep up the great work.
Beautiful scenery! Katie. ❤ and Greg's, struggling without you Katie but he's trucking ahead, through ups and downs. 😢
What, wait now, 120,000 Subscribers. Woo Hoo!!!
Greg it's hard to work by yourself, I know I do,but I've learned to use pipes to move heavy objects to using ladders as another hand,so sorry u had a rough time,but I think we have all been there for those who build. Katie hope u enjoyed ur trip with ur friend,gorgeous country by far,great video!😊
Greg you are funny person 😅 when you get done with your power shed think about a water shed and have some 2000 gallon storage tanks in there for you and Katie keep up the good work you guys are great
The views are amazing you've done yourself proud with these videos, Greg's also doing a great job on the shed. He's a bit lonely all on his own.stay safe and well. Love watching your videos. ❤❤
Greg you didn’t give up . Hanging drywall is a pain. But the drywall should be done by the time Katie gets home. Looks like Katie had a great time with her friend and the scenery was so spectacular. I hope you don’t have any problems with fires in your area.
Greg, you are one tenacious man! I wouldn't have that in me in normal temperatures, nevermind 42°!! 😮 I think your shirts for the channel are right- you ARE better together. ❤
You tried. Bless your heart for trying. The first piece made it. Nice job. You are a such a good sport. The shed is looking nice. Have a great day.
Greg, the plaster board was hilarious, thanks for keeping that in. I've just binged watched all your videos, took me a week, fantastic, congratulations to both of you for an amazing journey so far.
Greg, you put in a great effort, sometimes those things just don't want to work out ! You almost had it too !! I would say Katie jinx'd the power shed before leaving so you would realize how valuable a partner she is, but there is no question you already know that part ! I think some pieces of sheet rock just come from the factory with a bad attitude !
I love that idea to help put the drywall up but those boards are too heavy! Don't stress about it, do something else until Katie gets home. Love your channel!
Good for you Greg for working in that heat. If it were me I would liquify from the inside out😂😂😂
You definitely have stamina and endurance. Even the chickens were mocking you lol. Keep the videos coming. My favorite watch.
Good job Greg. When you hang the last piece on the ceiling, knock together a couple of t'ee's from spare 2by and just lean or wedge it against the wall. It will act as a track to hold the drywall at the edge. If Katie is there with you, it would free both of you to screw in the sheet.
Oh the switch backs, I remember them from my time in Montana 1979-1983.
Keep your spirits up. Been there done that. I learned from a drywaller decades ago when you are tacking a board on the ceiling especially by yourself, do not drive the first several screws all the way. Do not dimple the outer paper. Also use 1 5/8” screws for ceilings. You had the right idea with the blocks. You put them on the wrong edge. Let gravity help you. I admire your tenacity. Keep smiling. A fan from Virginia.
That last little part was the best part of the whole show..thumbs up for giving all You had there and also leaving a little humor here also.😄😄
that looks so relaxing where you and your friend were chilling in your hammocks
I feel your pain and frustration, Greg. Have done a lot of similar projects solo and it is never easy; can lead to broken materials, a huge mess, a lot of cussing and possible injury, but when it works, it is magic and a source of immense pride. Great job trying to get it done on your own!
Great job! You did good… I have a feeling the appreciation for your wife has gone through the roof. Ya never really know what you have until they’re gone❤
Greg did a good job hard to do stuff like that. I’ll buy yourself. Don’t worry about it.👍❤️ and Katie you got a great photo of that landslide in the mountains. Hope you had a good time.!
Greg, great try on the ceiling sheetrock. If anybody could have made it work it would have been you. Katie, beautiful scenery in the mountains. How cool catching an avalanche on video.
Love how you don"t quit 😊😊
You’re amazing that you stick with it, work through it & know when it’s time to let it go. My heart broke a little for you at the end… but I know it will get done😎 Nice spot Katie. So happy to see you & Alex spending time together. 😎
So you are hiking through the mountains (Glacier National Park?) and you get up, high in the mountains, and you have a beautiful vista - almost unending, yes, but it is just of the gorgeous mountain scenery which are located in Canada. And when you tell others of your hike, they will tell you of hikes they have been on - one for your bucket list!But we have to accept that there are human limits to what all we can see of this marvelous creation - limits - time, energy, financial, the weather, etc. Just enjoy what you are able to see!! You see, we lived in Southern Alberta. Just a good hour away from Waterton National Park and across the border with USA is another beautiful Park, together they are known as the International Peace Park. If you would be in the neighbourhood, drop in and spend a couple of days there, or a couple of weeks. It would be well worth your time!
I secret to installing drywall on the ceiling by yourself is to create a helper out of a 2x4 and make a T shape at the top. Angle the top of the T near the ceiling and wedge the end of the drywall panel on top of it. Then you can lift the other end of the panel up and start screwing it on. With those longer panels, maybe try a couple helper 2x4 T's so once you get it up on the ceiling, wedge the 2nd T helper to hold the drywall up while you commence the screwing.
Wait for Katie to get back.
Thanks for the hike footage Katie.
Hi Katie & Greg & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Katie & Greg & Friends Randy
Poor Greg! We relived some of our adventures in building through your efforts dry walling. Thanks for the memories!
Hello from Texas, USA! I truely enjoy all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your lives with us.
Katie will come home and fix it
Nice job Greg,beautiful Katie,
great effort Greg, next time might I suggest 1/2 the sheet size for the ceiling ,, enjoy what your doing 🙃
Beautiful country thanks for sharing - poor greg
Ohhh Greg I feel your pain on that 1.. it was soo close. You need like a 2x4 leaning to each corner that you can push with your foot till you get it secured in the middle..
Hopefully Katie's having fun.
Greg, don't give up. You got this. I have faith in you 🙏
Hope everyone is safe from the fires
Hi guys. The battery shed looks great Greg. & Thxs Katie for the hikeing adventure. Beautiful place ✌️
Great job Greg, and durning heat, no roofing 🤭 so happy for you Katie en you your time with your friend 👍🏽
Wow guys, thats nice of u giving each other time to get away from the hustle for a short time to enjoy with ur friends. 👍 it's a short relief but it releases the stress and mental issues. Good job enjoy and wish both of u the best. Godbless 🎉
Beautiful Mountain Scenery on your hike. Thank you for the pics
Greg, You should make a "Deadman" for dry walling the ceiling. Just a simple "T" made of wood to hold one end of the drywall to the ceiling across its width.
We all can relate! Great hiking footage and footage of that avalanche!
WOW, beautiful scenery!!!!!
Thanks I’m 73 and won’t be making that trip. And I’m very afraid of heights. Thanks for letting me join you waaayyy up there 😉👵👋🇨🇦
Wow we haven't had any sun really this summer apart from an odd day. That's Scotland for ya!!!
Ive done many solo drywall missions. Tack in a temporary timer slat at one end to support while you do the other end.
I really love the goats house , it’s so comfortable and keep them warm during winter time ,❤
In that heat for what you did well done you went as far as you could Greg😊
Greg you the man !
Wonderful views there on your hike Katie
I was just about to say great job on the sheetrock and the piece fell down, got one and the second one fell and broke in half. Just a power shed you can patch em up. Smile!
Nice scenery Katie, I hope you enjoy time time away. Greg, you sure gave it your all and have much more patience than I do. Next time build a couple of T Braces to use on the ceiling work. They can be real life savers and make it go somewhat easier. Catch you guys on the next one; have a greaat week. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.
Great reminder Katie, we did the show at Frank's Slide by Crowsnest Pass and the presenter said there have been no bear attacks in Canada with groups of 4 or more.
I have hung quite a lot of sheetrock by myself, and it is not easy. But necessity is the mother of invention. I found that is you set some 1x4 pieces about1/4'' lower on the wall than the sheet you are about to hang, you can land the wall edge on those pieces, and they become your extra hands. I also will use a 1x4 3-4ft long attached to a 1x4 just longer than your ceiling height to form a tee that you can pry into place to hold the sheet for nailing or screwing. Of course, that method is best if you have someone to set them as i lift. But Greg, you just showed me a new wrinkle with those ceiling grips. Not trying to be a know it all, just adding my experiences. Food for thought. I love everything y'all do. keep it going, brother!!!
Very stubborn man. Wait for Katie.
Life goes on and you will get it done. Cool rock slide.
great job on the drywalling. Usually the ceiling is done first and then the wall pieces help hold up the ceiling pieces around the perimeter.
Funny.. thanks for the laughter this afternoon, try using your ladders next time for assistant. Good effort.
Amazing scenery you are blessed
23:13 Generally, we start with the ceiling. This has the advantage of obtaining a perfect junction with the walls. Otherwise, you leave room for a thickness of the plank to slide the one from the ceiling into it in order to have support and support when you lift the one from the ceiling without a plate lifter
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You can also use planks leaning against a wall to rest the one on your ceiling
I gave you a like for the effort Greg. Look into a mini split heat pump. More efficient than AC when you're off grid and it provides heat in the shoulder seasons when you have enough sun.
Thanks, Greg, we've all had those super exasperating work experiences and I'm very sure you will prevail. Love your videos you take us through the good and the bad.