I know as a father if my daughter did such a wonderfully built set of stairs for me I would be overwhelming proud! Wonderful job I know he's very happy and very proud!
Hi April, You are a class act! Lucky Cody! Excellent parenting job by Mum and Dad as well, and now they reap the benefits. I hope Dad's surgery goes well. I like your 'production values'. The video lengths are good and the audio is clear. Full of useful well delivered tips as well. I find your video's lift my ageing spirits! There, that's quite enough of that, or someone will be accusing me of over egging the omlette. Bob, Suffolk, UK.
I love seeing women do projects that you wouldn’t expect to see them do, as I was raised seeing woman being afraid and unknowledgeable of power tools, I teach my 13 year old daughter to be independent like miss April here . So much respect for you April . I’ve worked with men that have been in the trades for 20+ years and you put them to shame with you attention to detail and workwomanship . Keep up the great work . Much love from Unkul Beanz Monster Garden and Canada 🇨🇦 eh !!! 🤙
I was brought up helping my Dad in his workshop. Today I can do all my handyman projects at home. Next time you in a shopping store, go take a look at what all is for little girls in the play section. You will notice loads of toys for girls to play house, tea sets, kitchen sets even grocery purchasing etc lol, to cook, clean and beautify themselves, paint their nails, doing their hair etc and all to do with their looks. Woman are conditioned from when they are little to do all of this. However, go take a look at the boy's section, they have all the fun stuff and toys. Its pure conditioning and grooming. I don't agree with this! My brother could not even take out the trash. At 11 yrs old I painted my Mothers Kitchen, changed plugs etc etc
Awesome, as an older adult there is nothing that makes us feel better than when our children are there for us. After all, life is all about family. Thx for sharing. Bill
April: I have to tell you that I absolutely love your enthusiasm!!! You are such a good example for so many of us out here watching your show. Thank you for being so much fun to watch and learn from.
I'm rebuilding the stairs on our back porch and the stringers are longer than what our local home improvement store normally carries. Both of your stair rebuild videos have really given me the knowledge and confidence I've needed to feel comfortable with rebuilding my stairs. Thank you for your great videos! You're such an inspiration!
Good luck to your dad and his surgery! My dad is 74 and had a left total knee replacement in November of 2016 and is doing fantastic! He didn't take to the pain medicine post surgery very well so they kept him another day or so but it was ok. Big thing is that he stays mobile all the time and does all his therapy and continues daily therapy on his own once he graduates from the physical therapist. My sister bought my dad a recumbent stationary bike for the basement and he uses it daily and it really helps. Especially on the days where he has some stiffness. Great video and good luck to your dad!!! :-D
Excellent job April. And thank you bringing awareness to the need of making things easier for our parents as they get older and sometimes less mobile. As my own parents got older, I made changes in their home to help them including installing an ADA compliant toilet, safety rails in the shower and motion sensor lights on the steps leading to the front door.
Enjoy all your videos. Your voice is easy to listen to and your instructions are always clear and precise !! It’s nice to see you taking care of your parents !! Thanks for sharing your knowledge !! 👏✌️👍
I am loving 'April at large'. I never know where you are going to show up next and what you are going to do. I hope your Dad's knee surgery goes really well, and that he goes up and down those steps with ease and a great sense of pride in his dynamite daughter afterwards.
As a dad myself, I have to tell you - you have NO IDEA how PROUD of you he is! It's hard for us dad's to express that most of the time. You did very well, young lady. Thank you for your example unto other ladies of all ages!
My wife and I lived with my in-laws while we were building our home. They benefited having me around to do several little upgrades to their place while I was waiting to get to work on our new home. As always enjoy your videos and tips on the little things that make a project much easier.
Those turned out beautiful April and I especially like the fact that you went over all of the seams with the caulking and made it completely seamless. Nice job
Beautiful set of stairs April. I might add a slight suggestion, next time, bottom riser, might think about using a paverstone to set the stairs on instead on the ground/asphalt. I know many would argue but, I've learned a long time ago, even pressure treated lumber will still soak up water like a sponge and rot. Just suggesting is all. :) Glad to see you're making video's again. Cheers :)
Your dad must be so proud. My daughters only 2 now but if she did something like this for me when she's older I would never stop talking about it. Great gob!!!
Great job April for your Dad he will need something like that after his knee op, I know I have had the two of mine done plus a hip replacement. Arthritis really sucks but at least it can't kill you. Wish you and your family all the best xx
Been following you for a few weeks now. My dad was a handyman, but I never really took an interest until recently. You're giving me some awesome ideas.. and the courage to tackle projects that I normally wouldnt. I need to make videos like this for science.
April, for what it's worth, I had serious knee problems and it got so bad, my left leg was more like a ball and chain. I did have knee replacement about 5 years ago and was back at work in two weeks and never had a single problem with it at all. It was such a relief when they got me out of my hospital bed as soon as I was out of recovery to walk. And NO PAIN at all. If you dad is looking for a doctor, I highly recommend Dr. Jack Seaquist, right here in Austin.
Hals Wood Shop. Yes he will appreciate your work. this fall I had one knee replaced and used the porch and the few steps outside and some fresh air when I could. What you did will help a lot. I had the other done after Thanksgiving and here in PA was indoors and would have loved the porch. Best wishes to him. Do the exercises daily and it will pay off. Back at work now for me.
Good deal with the caulk. Adds detail and makes things look smooth. I will try some of that. I have some annoying spots on my fascia on the house that were butt jointed. They have moved over time. Was planning to repaint the front of the house before its gets way to hot (Texas has moved into summer it seems). Might try some of this type of caulk.
I love that you build things that you are going to be using instead of building things for the sake of building things. Taking care of the folks is a big bonus too.
great video. April is my go to youtube construction gal. I love the little tricks for doing things without help. Living out in the country, it's rare I have another set of hands helping me.
Good job, once again, and good planning. I suspect the lumber and fasteners will outlast the rest of the building. Pressure treated ground-contact timber is good for about 30 years in soggy HOU, so it should last longer in DFW. Painting and caulking help, too. Thank you for eliminating the trip-overhang. And thanks for the pointer to the high-performance caulking compound.
WOW, a lot of criticism on how you built the stairs. I think you did an awesome job, they look great!!! The best part was how happy your dad was. My husband and I watch each and everyone of your videos, please keep putting them out. I have learned a lot from you
April, love your videos and as always I think you did a great job. As with some of the other commenters the saw blade guard sticking up made me nervous. Take it from someone that has experienced an unfortunate accident with a power tool. Please never let go with even one hand until the blade stops spinning.
This is exactly what I have to do. New home will be done in a few weeks. Thanks, really studying and learning as many tips as possible. I found some stair math sites to help but there is nothing like watching it being done.
A great adaption to your folks property April, your dad looks pleased. Not nit-picking April but the guard on your circular saw was stuck open after you had cut the post top off, just something to keep an eye out for, i have had mine do the same.
Perfectly timed, June! I was just listening to Jay's idea about this - I think your second stair support is a much nicer solution than the steel plates. Brilliant work.
I've been binge watching your videos since I came across them, and you do GREAT work...I don't know what else to say! Very informative and fun to watch! The attention to detail is awesome, keep it up!
Excellent work! Props for the cross bridging between the posts (only takes about ten minutes to do), this will ensure years of use/abuse they take and will never become wobbly. It's all about the details folks.
Brilliant!!! This is the video that I really needed! I have a set of outdoor steps that I have to re-do. And this will help me get it done! Thank you!!!
Keep a cup or bowl around when you're caulking, filled with dilluted dish washing detergent. After caulking, leave the mass to dry for maybe 5 minutes, then wet your finger repeatedly in the cup or bowl before smoothing the caulk out and removing the surplus. The caulk will no longer stick to your finger - depending on the caulk, it might put up a great fight when you try to wash it away.
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I know as a father if my daughter did such a wonderfully built set of stairs for me I would be overwhelming proud! Wonderful job I know he's very happy and very proud!
Yeah I would be to she amazes me
You're always helping your parents out. I love it! They took care of you, now you're taking care of them.
Hi April, You are a class act! Lucky Cody! Excellent parenting job by Mum and Dad as well, and now they reap the benefits. I hope Dad's surgery goes well. I like your 'production values'. The video lengths are good and the audio is clear. Full of useful well delivered tips as well. I find your video's lift my ageing spirits! There, that's quite enough of that, or someone will be accusing me of over egging the omlette. Bob, Suffolk, UK.
So nice to see you helping your parents around their house. They raised you to be a caring person! Kudos April!
I liked the staircase a lot and I liked the love she had for her dad even more.
Thank you! :)
I love seeing women do projects that you wouldn’t expect to see them do, as I was raised seeing woman being afraid and unknowledgeable of power tools, I teach my 13 year old daughter to be independent like miss April here .
So much respect for you April .
I’ve worked with men that have been in the trades for 20+ years and you put them to shame with you attention to detail and workwomanship .
Keep up the great work .
Much love from Unkul Beanz Monster Garden and Canada 🇨🇦 eh !!!
🤙
I was brought up helping my Dad in his workshop. Today I can do all my handyman projects at home. Next time you in a shopping store, go take a look at what all is for little girls in the play section. You will notice loads of toys for girls to play house, tea sets, kitchen sets even grocery purchasing etc lol, to cook, clean and beautify themselves, paint their nails, doing their hair etc and all to do with their looks. Woman are conditioned from when they are little to do all of this. However, go take a look at the boy's section, they have all the fun stuff and toys. Its pure conditioning and grooming. I don't agree with this! My brother could not even take out the trash. At 11 yrs old I painted my Mothers Kitchen, changed plugs etc etc
Awesome, as an older adult there is nothing that makes us feel better than when our children are there for us. After all, life is all about family. Thx for sharing. Bill
One hard working lil lady. Everyone around you is lucky to have you in their life.
April: I have to tell you that I absolutely love your enthusiasm!!! You are such a good example for so many of us out here watching your show. Thank you for being so much fun to watch and learn from.
What a great thing you did for your Dad and as a Dad i can tell you a Daughter will never know the love he has for you..... GREAT JOB.....
Thanks so much!
Nice job April! It's a great way to show your love for your dad and mom!
Great job! Best of luck to your dad! He will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
I'm rebuilding the stairs on our back porch and the stringers are longer than what our local home improvement store normally carries. Both of your stair rebuild videos have really given me the knowledge and confidence I've needed to feel comfortable with rebuilding my stairs. Thank you for your great videos! You're such an inspiration!
Great build April. Made it look super easy, Just like a pro. great job
Good luck to your dad and his surgery! My dad is 74 and had a left total knee replacement in November of 2016 and is doing fantastic! He didn't take to the pain medicine post surgery very well so they kept him another day or so but it was ok. Big thing is that he stays mobile all the time and does all his therapy and continues daily therapy on his own once he graduates from the physical therapist. My sister bought my dad a recumbent stationary bike for the basement and he uses it daily and it really helps. Especially on the days where he has some stiffness.
Great video and good luck to your dad!!! :-D
Excellent job April.
And thank you bringing awareness to the need of making things easier for our parents as they get older and sometimes less mobile.
As my own parents got older, I made changes in their home to help them including installing an ADA compliant toilet, safety rails in the shower and motion sensor lights on the steps leading to the front door.
Enjoy all your videos. Your voice is easy to listen to and your instructions are always clear and precise !! It’s nice to see you taking care of your parents !! Thanks for sharing your knowledge !! 👏✌️👍
I am loving 'April at large'. I never know where you are going to show up next and what you are going to do. I hope your Dad's knee surgery goes really well, and that he goes up and down those steps with ease and a great sense of pride in his dynamite daughter afterwards.
Now that's a satisfying woodworking project; one that makes a loved one's life much easier. Very cool.
Great to be able to help your dad in this way. You get the fun of the build and the knowledge you really helped someone out. Fantastic.
This is a great DIY project for spring. Nice work, April!
So you've done a little staircase and a big staircase, next up: a steel staircase!
Great job April👏 I am sure your dad is going to appreciate your hard work after his surgery! Speedy recovery to your dad!!!
It's good to see someone taking care of their parents they way you do!
Thanks, it's easy to do as they always took care of me. Cheers!
As a dad myself, I have to tell you - you have NO IDEA how PROUD of you he is! It's hard for us dad's to express that most of the time. You did very well, young lady. Thank you for your example unto other ladies of all ages!
Love this "humble" builds with minimal tools and for family purpose.
My wife and I lived with my in-laws while we were building our home. They benefited having me around to do several little upgrades to their place while I was waiting to get to work on our new home. As always enjoy your videos and tips on the little things that make a project much easier.
I think you did a great job April and they look good. Beautiful steps for a beautiful country home!😀
Those turned out beautiful April and I especially like the fact that you went over all of the seams with the caulking and made it completely seamless. Nice job
Beautiful set of stairs April. I might add a slight suggestion, next time, bottom riser, might think about using a paverstone to set the stairs on instead on the ground/asphalt. I know many would argue but, I've learned a long time ago, even pressure treated lumber will still soak up water like a sponge and rot. Just suggesting is all. :) Glad to see you're making video's again. Cheers :)
I love seeing this. Helps rid of the old fashion stereotypes that women shouldn't or can't. Amazing, great work...keep it up:)
👍..and for this very reason I liked and subscribed today!
Bless you April for doing that for your dad!! You're awesome!!
Aprils Shop Class I learn something every time I show up. Great Job April
Omg, the love you have for your father, brings tears to my eyes. AWESOME. 😂
Your dad must be so proud. My daughters only 2 now but if she did something like this for me when she's older I would never stop talking about it. Great gob!!!
I meant job sorry
Love it!! Especially for your Dad. I bet it meant a lot to him. I am putting in a new relocated front step as well. So it was nice to see the process.
April you are incredible! Super awesome creative woman!!! I can sense the 'No bull energy you emit" keep them coming...
Good to see you "Stepping UP" and giving dad a new set of safer steps, well done, as always.
Great job April. I pray that your pop does good with his knee surgery. Take care and as always be safe and have fun.
What an awesome gift to your dad. Great job!
Great job April for your Dad he will need something like that after his knee op, I know I have had the two of mine done plus a hip replacement. Arthritis really sucks but at least it can't kill you. Wish you and your family all the best xx
Dad is cool. Good luck with the surgery. Great steps and thanks for sharing the project April!
Good luck to your dad for a speedy recovery! Nicely done!
Looks like your Dad will enjoy the new steps! good job and good video April!
Well done. Your attention to detail makes a big difference to the finished project.
Thank you very much!
Been following you for a few weeks now. My dad was a handyman, but I never really took an interest until recently. You're giving me some awesome ideas.. and the courage to tackle projects that I normally wouldnt. I need to make videos like this for science.
April, for what it's worth, I had serious knee problems and it got so bad, my left leg was more like a ball and chain. I did have knee replacement about 5 years ago and was back at work in two weeks and never had a single problem with it at all. It was such a relief when they got me out of my hospital bed as soon as I was out of recovery to walk. And NO PAIN at all. If you dad is looking for a doctor, I highly recommend Dr. Jack Seaquist, right here in Austin.
You are without a doubt the coolest Carpenter lady I know
You're so sweet to take the time to make such a gorgeous set of stairs for your dad!
Your dad must be really proud of you. Great job April!
Nice job. So nice you did this for your Dad. Well done
Hals Wood Shop. Yes he will appreciate your work. this fall I had one knee replaced and used the porch and the few steps outside and some fresh air when I could. What you did will help a lot. I had the other done after Thanksgiving and here in PA was indoors and would have loved the porch. Best wishes to him. Do the exercises daily and it will pay off. Back at work now for me.
Good deal with the caulk. Adds detail and makes things look smooth. I will try some of that. I have some annoying spots on my fascia on the house that were butt jointed. They have moved over time. Was planning to repaint the front of the house before its gets way to hot (Texas has moved into summer it seems). Might try some of this type of caulk.
Good on you Mrs Wilkerson. Parents are gone before you even think you're old. You did good for your dad. God Bless.
I see your father has a noble daughter too. Very nice work April. And Cody, well done (just playin...)
Cheers,
Great job, April! I'm sure your folks will appreciate it very much!
Your parents are lucky to have you; love watching your projects where you help them out
Great looking stairs! Best of luck to your dad on his surgery. Just had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee sitting here recovering.
Excellent job ... I really liked it ...April, you're very talented
Young lady, you rock. You are a CHAMPION.
I watched the whole thing smiling and the ending with your father approving your work was something very special.
I love that you build things that you are going to be using instead of building things for the sake of building things. Taking care of the folks is a big bonus too.
Good job April! Your dad has a great daughter!
April, you do have a big heart by helping your dad. ❤
Thanks! I love my parents and enjoy helping them when I can. Thanks for watching.
Glad to see some new content. Can't wait to see what you do with your new shop when y'all land someplace.
Great tip on lining up the bottom and top rail for the stiles. Nice work, as usual April.
Really nice seeing you find creative ideas for new projects while you're in between shops. Great work!
great video. April is my go to youtube construction gal. I love the little tricks for doing things without help. Living out in the country, it's rare I have another set of hands helping me.
Great to see you back April, great job too. Happy dad happy life 👍🏼😉😊
Good job, once again, and good planning. I suspect the lumber and fasteners will outlast the rest of the building. Pressure treated ground-contact timber is good for about 30 years in soggy HOU, so it should last longer in DFW. Painting and caulking help, too. Thank you for eliminating the trip-overhang. And thanks for the pointer to the high-performance caulking compound.
WOW, a lot of criticism on how you built the stairs. I think you did an awesome job, they look great!!! The best part was how happy your dad was. My husband and I watch each and everyone of your videos, please keep putting them out. I have learned a lot from you
Beautiful job April!!!! I really like the width of the steps!!!
April, love your videos and as always I think you did a great job. As with some of the other commenters the saw blade guard sticking up made me nervous. Take it from someone that has experienced an unfortunate accident with a power tool. Please never let go with even one hand until the blade stops spinning.
This is exactly what I have to do. New home will be done in a few weeks. Thanks, really studying and learning as many tips as possible. I found some stair math sites to help but there is nothing like watching it being done.
A great adaption to your folks property April, your dad looks pleased. Not nit-picking April but the guard on your circular saw was stuck open after you had cut the post top off, just something to keep an eye out for, i have had mine do the same.
Perfectly timed, June! I was just listening to Jay's idea about this - I think your second stair support is a much nicer solution than the steel plates. Brilliant work.
Your Dad is so lucky to have a good daughter like you!!!
Hi April , thanks for the video , I'm sure we are all waiting to see your new shop in the new home.....
Nice. Wish you dad all the best for his surgery.
I've been binge watching your videos since I came across them, and you do GREAT work...I don't know what else to say! Very informative and fun to watch! The attention to detail is awesome, keep it up!
April, what better praise than "...I have to cancel the surgery." Great job.
The new porch will last a long time. Good luck!
Wow!
How proud must your dad be!
Such a good job!
code in that area must not require a grasping handrail?
Great job April!! And that's very sweet of you!
I'll have to cancel the surgery! That meant a world to you April. Awesome build!
April, your video is giving me some new motivation to tackle some carpentry project in my own house. Thank you very much
Excellent work!
Props for the cross bridging between the posts (only takes about ten minutes to do), this will ensure years of use/abuse they take and will never become wobbly.
It's all about the details folks.
I've tried to build steps twice in my life. I swore it off. I think now that I've seen your video here I might give it a go again. Great job!
great job hope your dad enjoys it , very well done
great project, hope ur dad gets better quick after the surgery.
That was so nice what you did for your dad you are a sweetheart
Wow !! This woman is knowledgeable, beautiful, and knows how to run power tools, I’m in love!
Great project. Looks like dad is happy.
Nice Job April, hope your dad's recovery is fast.
Brilliant!!! This is the video that I really needed! I have a set of outdoor steps that I have to re-do. And this will help me get it done! Thank you!!!
Keep a cup or bowl around when you're caulking, filled with dilluted dish washing detergent. After caulking, leave the mass to dry for maybe 5 minutes, then wet your finger repeatedly in the cup or bowl before smoothing the caulk out and removing the surplus. The caulk will no longer stick to your finger - depending on the caulk, it might put up a great fight when you try to wash it away.
Gorsh you make things look SOOOOOOOOOOO EASY!!!!
Wishing your dad the best with his knee replacement. My dad had his done a few years ago and my mom is scheduled to have one of hers done on the 31st.
April, your channel is the best..
Way to go April , Another great job , I am always learning from you , Keep up the good work
Very very nice Job! Eres una artista saludos desde españa