Property Maintenance Day in the Life - Woodworking Vlog 

A thumbs up for not using the supplied screws, a lesson I unfortunately seem to need to relearn more than I should admit.

I could not see how you was going to finish the skirting🤔.........then by magic it was done, super job. Just subscribed to your channel and very impressed with your work.....👍✏🔨

Very nice job. The care you take in your work, and of your customers homes, is a true hallmark of great craftsmanship. On the first job I always judge a contractor/sub by their precision, organisation, and how tidy they are to see if they return. You'd pass with flying colours. Happy New Year ! ps- supplied screws are usually crap :^)

Thought I was watching American History X for a second there.

Hi Andy, its 2022 now, making way through your old videos. What is that filler (brand etc)? Best wishes, james

Just found your channel now I’m going to be wasting my whole day watching all of your videos 🙄

I'm working my way through your videos and almost all of them have been really helpful in making me feel like I'm not a complete noob but weirdly this video had the opposite effect. The finish you left on that skirting appeared, to me, to be almost like magic!

great job on the skirting board Andy, "VAC CAM " silly buggar lol keep posting mate , from Garry in the UK

For an off the cuff job, that skirting worked out great! 😂😂👍👍

Andy you want to get a “putty knife cam” to add to your collection or better still a cam cam. Don’t take too much days off. Happy new year (soon) 👍😄

Just watched this having found your site and really enjoy it, nice low key presenting👍. I do similar work, one word of caution, it’s best to wear some inside footwear to give a bit of protection to your feet, I carry a pair of crocs in my van at all times And wear them when needed.

I do really appreciate the content, as I am always curious if there is a faster way to complete a task. Like filling screw holes .. In the US, I would have use quick dry wall spackle . It is so easy to apply and dries in minutes so you can paint during the same application. Time is money, it would appear a lot of time wasted on trying to match the miter finish on the tight corner. First, I would have measured the space before installing the cabinet and repaired the corner before installing and having to work around the cabinet in such a tight space. 2nd, knowing that option is gone, I would have used white silicone caulk and hand form a new rever with the caulk. It saves sooo much time and the finish product is always better then trying to match with my carpentry. Spackle and caulking are inexpensive products that every good Handy Man should have in his tool box. just my thoughts.......

The master of 2 part! I always aim to tool it like that but end up panicking and daubing it on... then spend ten times longer sanding and hoovering 😂

Where did you get that detector from? I’ve bought a couple that I had to return because they just kept beeping everywhere! Can you recommend a decent brand?

really nice create on the baseboard.Amazing what some people will accept from contractors , but gives you work lol

can someone tell me, the power tool at 5:00 I know it's some kind of nailer but which one, what it;s called exactly?

Agree with other comments on skirting board, you give amateurs like myself the knowledge and confidence to say “yes “I can do that.Thanks for an excellent video.

Great video. Only watching in 2021 🤣

Quick question Why did you use two separate drills for the same hole, in order to drill the holes in the wall prior to putting up the tv bracket?

A house without a screwdriver (Jesomond) Jesus wept who are these people?

Skirting fix was where carpentry meets magic - nice one!

A great look at your work day there. i was rather hoping you took those Mirrors as they could have some nice frames made for them. Also why can't students learn how to fix things themselves? a bracket for a hanging basket come on that's not rocket science is it? It must make you laugh when you see little jobs like that, that really they should do themselves, mind you it's money for your pocket. You need a go pro or something attached to you, save your arms, plus can get close up on your jobs that you do, oh one last thing, you drive to fast ha ha ha. Hope that you and your family have a great 2018. Barry (Wirral)

I think the most stressful bits of your day are loading and unloading the van, driving and finding a parking place. Otherwise - easy life!😂 Enjoyed - HNY marra!

I’m suprised you were actually moving at that junction 😀😀. I’m usually in the outside lane there,and it’s normally a standstill

Great video, really good to see how you plan your day. Nice work with the skirting, what make of fillet do you use btw?

Nice one Andy...i thought when I was watching you would save the mirrors and aluminium... Cheers Paul

Just thinking about your router table....would a small piece of mirror strategically placed help you see the speed settings on the router?

Hi Andy, another great video. just wondering what type of stud detector your using & is it any good ?

Feels like such a waste of time you doing jobs like this while being a talented joiner. Surely these people can figure out how to dismantle a door or fill the odd hole?

Hello Andy,Larry here,just turned 71 last Oct,been retired for well over 11 yrs due to heart failure etc....Back in early 70s and been HGV driving ...made unemployed so retrained at my local Skil Centre,here in Gloucester......6 month down the line and still not knowing a great deal about carpentry/joinery I landed a job with a local guy......he gave me my first break into this line of work..Time passed and in 1997 found an old stable fitted out with all the woodworking machines I wanted.....apart for a moulder,which came from an outfit in Essex for £600-no tooling! She was a Wadkin and did me well. A year later,my wife suffered a massive stroke,but with Gods help,she came through. At this time I took on the workshop at £400 p.c.m,inc. electric.!.. S.D.F was born.......made none standard size doors,windows and furniture. All at £120 a day......no matter if it was an 8hr. or 16hr day.........mad? Yes,guess I was,and so nieve.At the end of yr 1 my accountant asked me if I was doing this as a hobby.....your words too ,I guess? Me,still of B>S. said things will get better......End of yr 2.....I gave in,shut the lot down and GAVE away the moulder + over £3000 worth of tooling to my so called MATE for rent unpaid. So much for friends,eh? Apart from the basic grounding I had thanks to the 6month training,the rest of what I know now has been self taught.I truly miss it.All the best mate.Larry Duncan,Gloucester.

Enjoyed the video 👍👍👍 Wishing you and yours all the best for 2018 😎

Cool “Day in the life” video Andy. You need one of the new Walbot units that hooks on to the back of your android phone and acts as a stud finder, metal and electrical find and it shows a picture on your phone screen of what’s in the wall.... pretty cool item. Ron

Burny Buildy then Bin? Should be Biny!

I like getting a glimpse of your workshop; gives me ideas for mine. Love the "burney" ,"buildy" boxes on castors. Good idea!

I lived in byker for a few years after getting a graduate job in computing 10 years later I’m sick of sitting all day and want to do something with my hands, been watching your vids and it’s been nice seeing all these places I’d forgotten about. Thanks for the videos they have a chill vibe. I know you said you don’t do small job but how do you price your jobs if you don’t mind me prying?

Ive been to Jesmond. Nice place

I stopped in Jesmond once, The Caledonian if I remember correctly, moving swiftly on - great vid.

like the skirting board fix, very interesting

I would use my multitool on that skirting,much easier, both for curing and sanding. Great job though BTW.

Love this video, i know its an old one but I've just subscribed to your channel so catching up with stuff. Finding your approach very engaging, looking forward to watching more and ill be ordering one of your tape measures soon.

I can see you enjoying your work...and then puts Steve Vai Passion and Warfare in the workshop. 👍🏻Did you ever see Expo 92?

I hate to be a doubting Thomas, but is that two part wood filler, filling holes in a normal plasterboard ceiling? Polyfiller or whatever? Apologies again for the negativity, great video!

Great channel I like your work 👍 I didn’t know people paid to have Tv brackets and mirrors hung up for them.Even I have done basic DIY jobs like that around my house and I am no expert 🤣 how much can you charge for that type of work ?

Hi what mixture did you use to fill the holes after removing the curtain track? Thank you.

Thank you. Good workmanship. Very tidy. And I like the accent.

Hi, I did not expect you to use body filler for the curtain rail fix but it was a good choice for the skirting board. Have a good New Year and I look forward to seeing your videos next year and for many years to come.

Why didn’t you put a return mitre on the small piece? would have saved cutting the mould with a saw and you wouldn’t have had end grain..

Did you ever find out what was giving that warning on your wall scanner? Just curious....

Really nice job on the skirting mitre makeup. Was that car body filler you used?.

Good stuff, thanks. All those cuts you were doing in front of the drawer, I was dreading the end of the saw was going to go into the drawer! All the best for 2018. Cheers, David.

Great video, nice job n the skirting repair. What was the filler you used please?

Shoes off as well !! Wish all were as considerate as you. Excellent work.

Loved the out n about day Vlog 👍

Hello Andy. Excellent videos, generally I try to recycle any items such as aluminium,copper etc . & weigh them in at the scrap yard. This is done generally once a year. Usually at Christmas, This is a nice bonus for the tea fund ?? Keep up the great videos.

Love it. Wish I could work with you as an apprentice.

That er no. Made me sub looool

Hi what was the putty you used on the skirting bord ?

Excellent video as always. I’m jealous of your workshop. Great work by the way.

That is a great days work, can you give us an estimation of the charging rates you think should be applied for all of these jobs. Not what money you charged and the received. Great little video by the way!.

Awesome job. Almost as good as I would do.

In many cases you can use your IT skills to help customers with their audiovisual and PC issues

Very nice, tidy and conscientious. Top notch.

Hello, what did you use at 9:21 ? What is that ?

I have watched about 10 videos of yours and I always learn something new, I just wanted to say thanks and I appreciate it.

What was the blue strip that was screwed down prior to attaching the threshold piece? I've got something similar to do looming on the horizon, and I was scratching my head at how to tackle it. Thanks for the inadvertent tip.

Great video Andy. Great tips for these odd jobs

See you use the original Dyson = envelope.

What is that wall scanning tool you are using and the dust collection tub ?

Wow that's a big workshop in a new build house!.

'get naked' perhaps the second customer was giving you a suggestion

Top tip move the waldrobe out

i absolutely love your videos, always really good style and content

Recent subscriber and I'm just going through your back catalog of Vids. Cracking work Andy. Greetings from here in sunny Sunderland. Keep on making and fixing, Marra!! :)

When my friends and family ask what I did today and give them a list of 16 different types of job they seem shocked lol

I Also Love Makita!

Andy, very interesting video. I have a question, if I may? Was there a reason you didn't mark and profile the skirting board before installing it, rather than cut it to profile 'in-situ'?

very nice indeed not many craftmen around

Happy New year Andy

Ye love the fillers 😂😂😂

Really good ,solid job. All the best.

...enjoyed that Andy!

How can I contact you

Like the shop

When you were stripping the wardrobe door I was thinking “tip? Noooo. I’d make something out of that meself”, , , , and then at the end you brought it into the garage like a little rescued puppy. Anxiety over. Thank you. Ps. That was a nice job on the skirting board by the way. I was dreading you catching the wardrobe with the tip of your saw like I would have done though.

I enjoyed that; thanks. Happy new year!

I cannot believe that homeowners cannot do any of these basic tasks.

I enjoyed the "pocket inventory." Good video!

And a Vai fan, Andy we have a lot in common!

To save on sanding the filler/bogg, I use a tungsten steel scraper or a sharp chisel to carve the shape before it fully cures to save on sanding. Takes a bit if trial and error to learn the skill but it results in a lot less dust and drying time. 20:40 passion and warfare!! Havent heard that for a while ahah

Earned 40 pounds that day minus tool cost and fuel

Legend, I'm perusing your back catalogue of vids, I'm starting my own part time (lol) joinery business, which vids do you recommend I should watch first?

Cut the plaster and chalking with your knife before trying to remove the bit of skirt . Makes like a lot easier. If you would have left skirting like that on my job i would have sacked you