Building Front Porch Steps

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Check out the large outdoor set of stairs I built here: • How To Build a Large O...
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@n3qdz 7 лет назад

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!

@dickhead402 4 года назад

Yeah I would be to she amazes me

@MIM-er3kf 3 года назад

I liked the staircase a lot and I liked the love she had for her dad even more.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thank you! :)

@BradPow 7 лет назад

You're always helping your parents out. I love it! They took care of you, now you're taking care of them.

@chrisbarr1359 4 года назад

So nice to see you helping your parents around their house. They raised you to be a caring person! Kudos April!

@unkulbeanzmonstergarden744 5 лет назад

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 !!! 🤙

@adelevanrooyen4345 4 года назад

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

@John_Malecki 7 лет назад

Great build April. Made it look super easy, Just like a pro. great job

@bobuk5722 7 лет назад

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.

@FireAngelOfLondon 7 лет назад

Now that's a satisfying woodworking project; one that makes a loved one's life much easier. Very cool.

@littleshepherdfarm2128 7 лет назад

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.

@vtramell3196 7 лет назад

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.

@Kirk9350 7 лет назад

Great job! Best of luck to your dad! He will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

@stevenkofoed1698 7 лет назад

Nice job April! It's a great way to show your love for your dad and mom!

@Sonal_Mobile 7 лет назад

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!

@Reboot153 6 лет назад

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!

@Mikhandmaker 7 лет назад

Very very nice Job! Eres una artista saludos desde españa

@bill-chichi9701 7 лет назад

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

@GirlArmy21 4 года назад

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.

@bethmetcalf3447 7 лет назад

I think you did a great job April and they look good. Beautiful steps for a beautiful country home!😀

@joexg50 7 лет назад

One hard working lil lady. Everyone around you is lucky to have you in their life.

@maehay4065 7 лет назад

Great job April👏 I am sure your dad is going to appreciate your hard work after his surgery! Speedy recovery to your dad!!!

@dukesnyder3607 5 лет назад

Bless you April for doing that for your dad!! You're awesome!!

@jamiereader 7 лет назад

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.

@mariellecb1 7 лет назад

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.

@thewoodshop 7 лет назад

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.

@MrJustDIY 7 лет назад

Aprils Shop Class I learn something every time I show up. Great Job April

@jasonsaez3668 7 лет назад

Beautiful job April!!!! I really like the width of the steps!!!

@sparkleinyoureyes8259 5 лет назад

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 !! 👏✌️👍

@321southtube 4 года назад

Nice job. So nice you did this for your Dad. Well done

@teachersophia 4 года назад

I watched the whole thing smiling and the ending with your father approving your work was something very special.

@halkester9368 7 лет назад

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.

@rhwoodshop 7 лет назад

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

@CraftsWithEllen 7 лет назад

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.

@aligned4good 7 лет назад

April you are incredible! Super awesome creative woman!!! I can sense the 'No bull energy you emit" keep them coming...

@limuemu4364 6 лет назад

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.

@tonyninivaggi2785 Год назад

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.....

@AprilWilkerson Год назад

Thanks so much!

@jethal 7 лет назад

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.

@tpobrienjr 7 лет назад

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.

@Cradley684 7 лет назад

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

@tomc.6073 7 лет назад

I see your father has a noble daughter too. Very nice work April. And Cody, well done (just playin...) Cheers,

@charlesleblanc1956 7 лет назад

April, your video is giving me some new motivation to tackle some carpentry project in my own house. Thank you very much

@abbi1349 7 лет назад

You're so sweet to take the time to make such a gorgeous set of stairs for your dad!

@KSFWG 7 лет назад

Great job, April! I'm sure your folks will appreciate it very much!

@donpadre2651 5 лет назад

Omg, the love you have for your father, brings tears to my eyes. AWESOME. 😂

@erisi6204 5 лет назад

Your parents are lucky to have you; love watching your projects where you help them out

@More-Space-In-Ear 7 лет назад

Great to see you back April, great job too. Happy dad happy life 👍🏼😉😊

@marshallkarp 7 лет назад

Very good job. Thank you, April.

@darrannewman7113 7 лет назад

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.

@MoranGuyVideos 7 лет назад

Hi April , thanks for the video , I'm sure we are all waiting to see your new shop in the new home.....

@JuanCarlosAquila 7 лет назад

Excellent job ... I really liked it ...April, you're very talented

@rocketxavier2783 7 лет назад

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.

@michaelgrimes9357 7 лет назад

Great tip on lining up the bottom and top rail for the stiles. Nice work, as usual April.

@gregorypritchett9650 5 лет назад

I love seeing this. Helps rid of the old fashion stereotypes that women shouldn't or can't. Amazing, great work...keep it up:)

@letitbe6604 5 лет назад

👍..and for this very reason I liked and subscribed today!

@tonythediyer8537 7 лет назад

@April Your skills are fabulous! Great project and job well done.

@Danman1972 7 лет назад

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.

@gmor46 7 лет назад

Good luck to your dad for a speedy recovery! Nicely done!

@DuffyHomoHabilis 7 лет назад

I love April's work and attitude. I'd like to see her measurements for each riser from tread top to tread top, just to shut down the rude comments I've read so far. Also, I'm surprised that I didn't see anything in the comments about the space between stiles (should not be able to allow a 4" diameter sphere to pass through.) Hard to tell from the video what that spacing is. Also required is a "graspable" handrail. A flat 2x4 might meet that, but a real handrail profile would be safer, especially for the elderly. Plus it'll give April a reason to use her router & get a new bit!

@holmesgirlclassics6664 6 лет назад

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!!!

@sunnypurdin4634 7 лет назад

What an awesome gift to your dad. Great job!

@fynbo1007 7 лет назад

Love your smile and god mood. Thank you for sharing your amazing video

@ChadAmI80 6 лет назад

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!

@philjr5321 7 лет назад

Glad to see some new content. Can't wait to see what you do with your new shop when y'all land someplace.

@user-ih5tj4tp4p 7 лет назад

Good job, April! Thanks!!!

@StreuB1 7 лет назад

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

@RobbieStrike 7 лет назад

Thank you April Wilkerson, I need a Railing on my front steps and am looking for some ideas on what to get and how to do it. Thank you for doing the video.

@johntrujillo4495 7 лет назад

Yay! Glad you're doing videos again! Keep them coming!

@JohnBare747 7 лет назад

Good to see you "Stepping UP" and giving dad a new set of safer steps, well done, as always.

@bradgillie 7 лет назад

Really nice seeing you find creative ideas for new projects while you're in between shops. Great work!

@ringerson4x4 7 лет назад

Those stairs looked awesome.

@lisag2771 7 лет назад

Great Job! I picked up a tip using the multi stand. Thanks !!

@miamitreasurehunter 4 года назад

That was so nice what you did for your dad you are a sweetheart

@adelevanrooyen4345 4 года назад

Great job and Inspiration to DIY, would have loved to have seen a list of all the sizes of lumbar, wood materials you used.

@markm2302 7 лет назад

Great job! You should be very proud of it. Thank you for making the video.

@sbellock5 7 лет назад

knocked it out super quick. You are pretty awesome.

@Pwaak 7 лет назад

Like day and night, between old and new steps! Good Job!

@E.lectricityNorth 7 лет назад

Dad is cool. Good luck with the surgery. Great steps and thanks for sharing the project April!

@nathanhicks2000 4 года назад

Nice job never would have knew this was only your second build i see you remembered to accommodate for the thickness of your added top lean.

@jackdehaan2267 7 лет назад

Once again, a practical project built so very well. Great job!

@SRJones-ss5sh 7 лет назад

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!

@samanthacook9648 4 года назад

I have a similar project coming up and it was intimidating. After watching this, I am ready to take it on! Subscribed now. Thanks for posting!

@nordyfamily 4 года назад

Great work, thanks for taking the time and sharing!!!

@jmakes3745 7 лет назад

your energy is infectious, great job april as always

@biskit7 7 лет назад

thats a good looking stair case, I like the detail when connecting to the existing footings

@oldfatguyrr1 7 лет назад

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.

@andreah53 7 лет назад

great job hope your dad enjoys it , very well done

@eileenh4772 7 лет назад

Great looking stairs! Best of luck to your dad on his surgery. Just had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee sitting here recovering.

@Westsidewood 7 лет назад

Amazing!. I really admire your Fearless can do attitude.

@Okimyhome 7 лет назад

April, great stuff. I always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks 👍

@mattotte8417 7 лет назад

Nice job! That was kind of you to help your dad.

@robertevans6481 7 лет назад

Looks like he loves them...April you ROCK!

@steve3342 7 лет назад

Way to go April , Another great job , I am always learning from you , Keep up the good work

@galderseweg 7 лет назад

Being thoughtfull! And rockin that staircase! Keep up the good work, regards from Holland

@lisakonkel5576 5 лет назад

It's good to see someone taking care of their parents they way you do!

@AprilWilkerson 5 лет назад

Thanks, it's easy to do as they always took care of me. Cheers!

@Ham68229 7 лет назад

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 :)

@moejoe009mr 7 лет назад

Ok first off good job well done. Now PPE is helpful, clear the working area, I learned the first time around my wife's 'precious ornaments'. Good job

@AprilWilkerson 7 лет назад

Ha yeah, I will certainly need to clean the area better next time so I don't break anything of my moms.

@pigsty-productions 7 лет назад

Looks like your Dad will enjoy the new steps! good job and good video April!

@Babababababe 7 лет назад

AAAAAHHHHHH!, Guess what I have to do this summer? I was not looking forward to it, but with this video you give me confidence to tackle it. Great video April!

@louisdellanno5801 7 лет назад

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!!!

@louisdellanno5801 7 лет назад

I meant job sorry