There’s Someone In Our Woods!!!

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If someone was in your back yard, do you think you'd notice? One of the many things that makes living off the grid so difficult, beyond the distance, isolation and logistics of surviving in -20 degree weather, is the psychological games your mind can play when you hear sounds in the woods. And as it turns out near the end of this episode, we weren't just imagining things! We were scared half to death, and we have ‪@talandmads‬ to confirm it. This will make much more sense after you watch this episode! And speaking of, we either did something very right, or very wrong with the drywall. We are bracing for the comments on this one, because things looked smooth and level when we went to sleep, but a little off the next day. Did our drywall catfish us?! We love all the helpful comments from our Patreon Pack, and we read all of them, thank you! After a long week of hard work and a few setbacks, nothing like seeing some friendly faces will lift your spirits. It's good to be reminded: if you fail, try again! A bend in the road is not the end, and it's the courage to carry on that counts! Is there anything we missed? What do you think of the surprise? Comment bellow!
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@Vanwives Год назад

What would you have done if you saw those two in the woods?! We tried our best to portray just how terrified we were in that moment… at the end of the day we know a few things for sure 1. Drywall is hard 2. There are people in the woods 😂 3. Friends make everything better and show up at the right time even if they spook you (love you Tal & Mads) 💛 4. Play Angry Birds Use my link to install Angry Birds Friends for FREE: rov.io/vanwives and enjoy popping those piggies!

@riff2072 Год назад

What a nice surprise.

@kerrylynnparsons9441 Год назад

Tasty-looking meals!!! I might have panicked!!! 😮

@readycool9600 Год назад

Vanbin wives 🤭🤭

@bryans8656 Год назад

Yep, that would have scared the bejeezus out of me.

@mawmawboo1 Год назад

I just love you two! You make drywall seem so fun, but yes it is hard. Speaking from a girl who has done drywall since she was a child (my dad was a general carpenter) if you think taping is the hardest part, I hate to tell you but you have not even got to the hardest part yet. The sanding is terrible and messy. Get ready for your entire house to be invaded by drywall sanding dust not to mention what it does to your nose and eyes. You will be cleaning gunk out of your nose and eyes at the end of every day. I feel for you. On a better note, it will look good when done. As for myself, I would have went to great lengths to avoid drywall.

@AKurtz-hn9pk Год назад

Ladies, I had a finish construction company years ago and I hung tons of drywall and taped and mudded thousand of screw holes and seams and I have to say you are impressive as hell. I like how well you two work together and how you take the time to study each aspect of the job you plan to do. Impressive. I remember when I was much younger having to hang 5/8" x 4 ft x15 ft dry sheet rock over my head by myself in a garage. I had to use aluminum stilts to get the height I needed. That was not fun. Anyway, you ladies are doing a great job. I love to watch the two of you tackle some challenging projects and complete each one of them. Keep up the good work.

@chipprice1174 10 месяцев назад

What I have learned in the past about doing dry wall. 1. thin the mud just a little if using "ready to use" type stuff. 2. A mudding tape gun is really nice. 3. before you let it dry, take a wet sponge and wipe over it. Really cuts down on the sanding part. 4. put on several thin coats, instead of heavy coats. 5.Using a credit card, wipe over all your screws, to make sure they are deep enough. If they aren't, now's the best time to sink them more. 6. A harbor freight drywall lift really makes the ceiling soooo much easier! Every job is a learning experience. And you gals are learning a lot!

@nicothenatural Год назад

I just love when you get friends to help. Who wouldn't want to contribute as a guest?! It's so awesome to see everything really coming together!

@Vanwives Год назад

Yes!!! We needed them and they just happened to be here 😂 So great to have friends around 💛

@FirewindII Год назад

Do Canadians read Tom Sawyer in school?

@user-mr2zv3le6r Год назад

Some quick tips for next time: The paper on the ends will just pull off in one long strip. Buy yourself a drywall screw setter bit so the screw doesn't punch through. Only $5 or so for a 3-pack. Use fibre tape, it is stronger but it also is sticky so it will stay in place on the ceiling. If you want a future crack free job, invest in some Durabond 90. Use it to fill the joints and then a thin layer on the fibre tape. It is more work to sand so do not leave excess on the panel. Think of it as a concrete foundation. If you have to sand it, use coarse sandpaper. Finish with regular drywall compound.

@virginiawygand5825 Год назад

Drywall mud shrinks while drying, nothing you did wrong. The problem is if you put it on too thick, it takes alot more sanding, but you two will handle that too. Great videos, keep up the entertainment aspects :)

@electricboatal Год назад

I am impressed with how well you have done your first drywall job. It is not easy without lots of experience. Unfortunately I have lots of experience. I truly dislike doing it, but I do when needed. A little tip or two for you. First whenever you are placing the drywall on the ceiling it is much easier with a t-brace. The top of the t is on the ceiling and the bottom is on the floor. It needs to be about the same length as the ceiling frames to the floor plus about an inch. Once you have lifted the panel up you put the brace about two feet from the edge and kick it until it locks in. Then you can let it hold the panel up and you can start putting in the screws. Second tip is to add about a half a cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid or equivalent into the drywall mud and mix it in thoroughly. This modified mud will flow much smoother and I never have to sand the seams. All that I do is drag the wide knife across to remove little specs. It is so much easier this way, but you have done very well. Bravo! Kindest regards Your Pal Al

@fox5411 Год назад

Hey ladies, After living in Nova Scotia, Montreal and being the accompanying guitarist for Gordon Lightfoot and big influence for Bruce Cockburn ,I move to Appalachia in North Carolina. Have enjoyed your great sense of humor, ingenuity, genuine work and determination to learn by doing yourselves. My wife and I did the same thing after giving up being the hired guitarist for a Canadian songwriters. I too had a hard childhood but thank goodness could read books and took all the $$$$ from playing music and took the same adventure you have both committed yourselves to. No, it’s never completely finished but with only a bit of help from other neighbors, it is all yours ! Thanks for sharing your beauty,laughs and love with the rest of us. As long as your health is maintained, you have shown the rest of the world, they can do it too. From the southern end of North America, Fox🦊and Bebe WATSON BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

@jimmyjenkins9240 Год назад

I so admire your courage and determination to tackle any job that needs to be done. Anyone who has hung drywall and/or finished drywall will tell you there is a learning curve. A huge learning curve. The only way to get better at it is to do it. That’s all of life, really. We only get better by living it. You two did a great job for your first time out! 👏👍💥 and, what a cool surprise having Tal and Mads sneaking through the woods! Already looking forward to your next post!

@robertaharns7828 Год назад

OK mama Berta here who did her She Shed help with drywall. My son told me to take a sponge damp, not soaking, but you can smooth out your drywall mud and make it smooth. Knock down the big chunks but you don’t really have to sand, makes such a mess to do that, so do it the girl way, no he worked in a hospital, and that’s what they did. Also a second coat of mud on your joints makes it look better. So much better with friends there I almost thought you had a Sasquatch! Laughter is the best medicine.❣️❣️❣️🙋‍♀️🌵🥰

@michaeldouglas2584 Год назад

You guys did amazing for your first time. If I’m using paper tape like that, I find it easier if I dampen it with a sponge and it will have less bubbles. You need to tape so that the drywall mud doesn’t crack where there’s a seam. You can also try the fiberglass, mesh tape. I find it much easier to work with. The only other thing you can try is make your seems a little bit wider with the mud, a little bit thicker in the middle and then thin it out towards the outside edges. It seems like you’re doing more but in the end it’ll be less sanding and easier to create that flat illusion. Lastly try to avoid four corners together. Stagger your seams next time it’ll make it stronger other than that amazing job. I think everything you’re doing with the cabin is awesome and special. I absolutely love watching your videos. I find you girls extremely inspiring.

@GloriaCBurke Год назад

I don’t comment often but for sure one of the things I am waiting for is you Sunday’s videos!!! I love your spirit, your style, the love for your doggies, the house, van, land and fir each other!!! ❤ sending love and good vibes.

@Vanwives Год назад

Aww Gloria, you filled our hearts with love, such beautiful words you shared with us. We are so honoured to have you in our community.💛🐾

@Miss_Christie 4 месяца назад

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road. It's the courage to carry on that counts". Love it 💚

@HurricaneHeather Год назад

The first time taping and mudding is always a pain. It's when you get to make the mistakes that you learn from for the rest. Glad you're doing the bedroom first. Love your closing message today. Just what I needed to hear. Love you, Pack!

@settz61 Год назад

heheheeh great work. Maybe a tip for next time. When I've had to do drywall ceilings I've made up a couple of timber stands that look like a T . The cross piece is as wide as the drywall sheet and the leg of the T reaches the floor and the whole T is just a kittle bit longer than the height of the ceiling. You can then sit the sheet on top and wedge the T pieces against the ceiling rafter to help hold everything in place while you screw the sheet off. Love your work !!! From Australia :) Oh something else, we glue the sheets with Gyprok Glue (brand name I think). After it sets you can even remove the screws so that over time as things move you don't end up with little round cracks around the heads of the screws.

@settz61 Год назад

Hey - just a little update. One of our momma Alpacas just gave birth to a little Alpaca. Our daughter spent the day with us making sure both mum and bub were ok. Had to supplement feed and provide glucose. Bub is a gorgeous brown little man. Rest of the herd kept checking on him every time he moved lol

@mandaleemilly6367 Год назад

Drywall finishing is an art form. It takes practice. Just keep in mind that the more mud you use the more sanding you’ll have to do. I think you did a great job! You’ll be able to start a construction company by the time you finish the cabin lol!

@thechellenator Год назад

You did great for your first time! I personally prefer the mesh kind of tape instead of paper tape, as it's self-sticking (you only have to put mud on top) so it's easier to apply. (I also feel it creates a stronger bond structurally.) So that might be something to try on a future project to see what you like working with best. But honestly, everybody has to mud and sand and mud again to get a really smooth finish. That's just how it goes, so don't feel bad. One actually important thing, though: It's considered best practice when drywalling to stagger your rows of drywall so you don't have four corners meeting like you see at 10:30. They should be more like a typical brick pattern where the seam for one row is in the middle of the next row's sheet. The seams are the weakest points, so staggering them is stronger, and it makes it easier to hide those seams when mudding. It's how the pros do it! :)

@garyquartley1084 Год назад

Yes, self adhesive mesh tape is the right stuff. I've got a roll of paper tape thet's 15 years old!!!! and you WILL need to sand and re-apply more filler "mud" xx

@danielbenyon6390 10 месяцев назад

I agree whole heartedly with your points ! ... Just make sure to push the mud through the mesh tape, .. paying close attention to make your first layer a thin scab layer , usually with durabond , because it's a quick hardening product, by the time you get to the end of your first layer of mud the area you did first is dry and ready for layer #2 .. switch compounds and lay in a layer of mud to almost fill the tapered cavity between the sheets , I prefer a thinner finishing compound for this layer , you don't want it to crack because you layed in to much mud and caused it to cure too slowly. Next is your third layer with a 10" wide knife, again finishing compound for a flat level finish, remember that thin layers control shrinkage and decrease the amount of sanding that you will have at the end

@hayojelken8180 Год назад

Great job. Just one suggestion: stagger your joints so that all sheets don't meet on the same rafter. This will spread out the weight and the one rafter won"t sink down.

@Greg-pt7ur Год назад

The matching ceiling seams may not cause problems but -should- have been staggered, one at each end. As it is, the seam -may- crack and show. Drywall comes in different lengths (up to 14 foot), to do away with those butt-end joints, you could have used longer drywall and cut it to fit perfectly, leaving only tapered seams. Tape work IS the challenging part. Less mud is the secret. Don't put it on thick if you don't want to have to sand it off later. That is more work and mess than you know. Walls first or ceiling first in a small room doesn't make that much difference. Professionals do ceilings first. The difference is every inch of the edge is supported by the walls and not just by the screws. A very small detail but could be important in a big room. Love watching.

@marche49 Год назад

Great job on the drywall hanging! I hate mudding and sanding. Good for you for trying new things. Happy your friends joined you at the cabin,enjoy your time together! Looking forward to next week 💛

@Vanwives Год назад

Hello Mary, we love to try new things, we want to our our blood sweat and tears into every part of our homestead. See you next Sunday.💛🐾

@georgew8586 Год назад

For future reference, you can rent drywall lifts, that helps doing the ceiling. I helps a friend too many years ago with his remodel and he had 12 foot long sheets. We tried deadman lifts he made with 2x4, we gave up and rented the lift. Made the job easier and saved our backs.

@suepersinger1728 Год назад

Thank you, thank you!!! You two make the start of a week great!! You bring a smile to my face. So thank you!! I’d be freaked out if I saw people on my property. So glad they were friends. ❤❤

@jessicabarton9406 Год назад

It’s disturbing how much I get done in a day watching you two! Every time you get excited about accomplishing something, I pause and go accomplish something in my own home! Although, I am not nearly as excited. ❤

@Vanwives Год назад

THIS MAKES US SO HAPPY!!!! thank you for sharing that with us Jessica! Crush it💛

@lolanelson2748 Год назад

Oh girls, they cheated you. That is the hardest tape to use. My husband and I have restructured all of our homes for the past 52 years (that is because we love old houses that have character). There is a taping product that is so easy and forgiving. It has a sticky side and is made of net. You put it up first as it sticks to the drywall. You put the mud on second,and because it is netted, it presses through the holes to fill the gaps. It costs a little more, but it’s worth the time, energy,and hassle that it saves. You two killed it though 🤩‼️ I’m so excited for you both! Oh yes, another nifty hack, is when your putting up drywall, cut a 2X4 very close to the length between the floor and ceiling. Next cut a piece of wood 4X4-4X6 that is any thickness that you have lying around. Nail it to the top of your 2X4, and place it any place that might want extra support while screwing the other end for instance. It saves your neck, shoulders, or arms. You can use this trick for supporting cabinets. I’m 72, so this has really helped me when doing or last (I do mean LAST) remodel to our off grid 118 year old farm house. My husband and I LOVE your channel ❣️

@elsienorback7689 Год назад

That’s awesome building your own house and doing all the work yourself. It’s quite amazing to see all you accomplished. I’ve not built a home but I refurbished my condo. There is only so much you can do inside with HOA management, but can still put hardwood flooring, paint, new plumbing and lighting. My friend, La’ona has built two remote homes, one is a cabin and the other is an A frame in Alaska. Her channel is called: 1 woman building in last frontier. It makes me want to try my luck with building but I work spring/summer/fall as a Wildland firefighter and it takes up all my time when building is suppose to take place in Alaska.

@talandmads Год назад

Hehehehe gals!! I wish we could say we’re sorry but this was TOO fun 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love you, you inspire us every day 🧡

@Vanwives Год назад

LOVE you both- thank you for showing up when we need you, although it was not how we imagined it would be 👻💛

@stephaniesturgeon5591 Год назад

I really show my age (54) when I use the word "Gals" 🤣🤣🤣✌️

@shawnnakaminski2104 Год назад

They are amazing. I look for their video every Sunday.

@Whistler326 Год назад

PUT your fingers behind your back and say your Sorry....it works like a charm!!! LMFAO!!! LOOOOOOK out its coming back to a beach near you!!!

@robinpatterson653 Год назад

Are you are you poor

@Flowergurl2000 Год назад

When it comes to drywall seams, thin coats, sand in between, usually 3-5 coats. Y’all are killing this. I like the webbed tape for adhesion of mud.

@thesundaymornings319 Год назад

That was too funny, going from scared, to horror, to laughing and tears within like 5 seconds. Just awesome seeing you all together again. Sooo much fun! (But can imagine the first shock, specially since hearing some noises the night prior (and obviously all the time being in the wild)

@scottclark.3766 Год назад

First off when drywalling either walls or ceilings you always stagger your board-joints, meaning if you start with a full board 4x8 and say the next one is smaller like 4x4, on the other side of your room away start with a 4x4 piece first and then you use a 4x8 piece so the seams will be staggered. that will make your ceiling much stronger and easier to hide your seams. Second of all when muddying your tape in your seams you put a good amount mud on the seam then stick you tape to it and put more mud on top and use your 6” Blade and drag it across and the excess will squeeze out on both sides. Then you come back quickly with your 12 inch knife and smooth it down. That goes for plywood also. Good luck to both of you and I enjoy your videos. Thank you both for sharing.

@abigailwebb8793 Год назад

I wait all week for you guys you really make my days so much better

@Vanwives Год назад

Aww Abigail, so happy we can make your days better. You make our days so much better being part of Our pack.💛🐾

@cindysolomon-klebba4297 Год назад

We just drywalled our garage. Easier than people think. And patience gets you through a lot in life! Glad you are always up for the adventure.

@valarya Год назад

The #1 thing I learned about drywall when I attempted it was that you can't have 4 corners of it touching. It's supposed to be offset from each other to avoid seams like that (they become a weakness). Maybe that's just a US thing, tho? 🤔 Good job either way, I know those are HEAVY!!

@ebg100 Год назад

yes, the joints should be staggered. after they paint or wallpaper, it will crack right at the spot where the 4 corners are meeting. Not good. I hope they fix it.

@maudmain6586 Год назад

scrolled 20 mins for this comment, it is the number #1 problem for sure. It's not impossible to fix, but it does mean cutting out a section of ceiling to replace it with staggered joints. I'm not a drywaller, but I was definitely cringing. Good effort overall! Its a tough job (have done plenty of ceilings personally).

@annasbanna Год назад

You gals did a great job at your first drywall attempt, congrats. As someone else commented, its a good idea to stagger the butt joints as it strengthens the application. When i first drywalled, way back in the early 80's, I learned the hard way about how much mud should go under the tape. The result of too much mud under the tape, I had visible humps after all was sanded and painted. So, I textured the ceiling to hide the imperfections. Also, I learned when encountering bubbles in the tape, I used a sharp utility blade and cut out the bubbles and slapped on a little more mud to fill in the shallow holes left. Oh, one last easy trick to cut down on excess mud before sanding: use a putty knife (a 6 inch wide one) and scrape, gently, all the excess before sanding, taking off the ridges and clumps. Can't wait to see all the things you are doing. Love your videos. xoxo

@emilyweiss8082 Год назад

Best surprise having all the girls together again! Have a great week together!

@Vanwives Год назад

Yes!! 💛💛 thank you Emily

@Ken-hs5yu Год назад

I have absolutely all the faith in the world with you two and getting the tape adjusted and up and everything else you’ve never shown that you learn any skill in getting anything that you put your mind to done.

@kathylott Год назад

LOVE THIS EPISODE!!! Might be my favourite one so far….tee hee…and John won’t stop doing the bend…and snap!!! 😂😂 thanks for the love and laughter - there is no better way to start our Sunday! 🥰😘

@camillabird Год назад

Glad it was friends in the woods! Good luck with the drywall fix. I've always seen the taping done where you swipe the mud on, then immediately put tap up athe swipe more mud over smoothing it in a swipe. Then let dry. But you can wear sand what you have let dry and mud again! Good luck!

@twistedfrannie9311 Год назад

When you first said " Would you know? " I was thinking probably a hunter/ trapper on your property bc this is your first winter there and the previous owners might not have had a problem with people hunting/ trapping on the land. Glad to see it was your friends ❤️

@brendabown2579 Год назад

Awesome video again that inspires me to not throw in the towel when projects fail at first ... thank you!! I love how you work to keep a positive attitude, support each other while teasing with good humor ... and the results turn out beautiful! I was terrified, and then so happy right along with you when Tal and Mads surprised you!! What perfect timing they had to help boost your spirits and to help with finishing the room they are staying in ... perfect!!

@arthyland Год назад

Totally awesome the way that Tal & Mads showed up 😃👍 Your homestead is looking fantastic Jaz & Crystal , you ladies are doing a tremendous job. You guys always manage to bring a happy tear to me eye. Catch ya on the flip side .. 🐾🐾 Paws Up 🐾🐾 .. Cheers.

@lukekao8136 Год назад

Yes, you can do it, I have confidence in you two! Remember when mudding, mudd real thin, jusy have to do it several times, let it dry, repeat, etc. Hope it helps, Jaz. :)

@MegaCj65 Год назад

Awwww! I love following the 4 of you, ladies! So much fun and so much laughing!

@Vanwives Год назад

Hey Cathy, we are happy to have you in our pack. Fun and laughter create a happier place, so we choose happy! See you next Sunday!💛🐾

@BossmanEight Год назад

Long time subscriber here. I've watched you two do lots of things over the years. Sometimes I'm amazed, sometimes I just shake my head. However, this drywall project has me screaming at my laptop! Drywall seams should be offset to prevent cracking and strength. Paper tape is applied to overfilled seams and pressed into the drywall compound then overcoated. Knife widths increase with each subsequent coat. Final coat width is feathered out to roughly 2 feet. AAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! Okay, I feel better now.

@Vortexofvalor Год назад

Congratulations on your hard work! Your dedication and persistence have paid off and the results are truly impressive. Keep up the amazing work, your determination is truly inspiring.

@1970jonmark Год назад

Too cute! FYI use a large sponge to clean as you go for drywall seams. Saving grace for years. Less sanding and smoother seams.

@traveljunkie59 Год назад

At this point, no one should ever doubt that you two can do anything

@quidditchmum Год назад

Yes, taping and mudding a pain. We use sticky tape that is a mesh and is applied to the joints prior to mud and lightly sand between applications. It is a time consuming project.

@hollieb2547 Год назад

My favourite part of Sundays are watching you two ❤️

@Vanwives Год назад

Well Hollie, wow thank you for such a huge compliment. Happy to have you in our pack.💛🐾

@krissy_7778 Год назад

Not me having happy tears when you realized it was them! What a great surprise! I seriously thought this video was planned, until I watched it all the way through! Love you girls! Thanks for another great video! ❤️

@danmuise7615 Год назад

Hi.. a lot of the off grid cabins I have been in (and the one we bought) don't have drywall in them. I have been told that cabins without year round heat can have drywall expand and mold... that's why most cabins are all wood on the interior. Love your channel and love watching fellow Nova Scotia cabin owners living off grid.. cheers

@mandmgirl7227 Год назад

You guys can do anything you put your minds to. I have faith in you both. You go girls🥰

@ShnNar1000x Год назад

HI! When I drywalled my basement by myself I rented a drywall lift - it's literally a machine that holds your drywall panel and allows you to winch it up to the roof. It was invaluable (again, I was one person). The drywalling was easy -the mudding was hard! Lots of sandpapering afterward to get down the rough spots. With the ceiling, in the end, I had to hire professionals to fix it and it's still not perfect - small bumps really show up on ceiling. The walls worked out much better.

@edm5356 Год назад

Jaz, Crystal, Tal , and Mads are my favorite 4 things about Sundays.

@Vanwives Год назад

Aww we appreciate the huge compliment. Thanks for tuning in. See you next Sunday.💛🐾

@teepeeX Год назад

Oh you forgot the guys Todd and Tyler not that's complete

@edm5356 Год назад

@Tee Pee, that would make 6. And, no, I didn't.

@janetstewart6977 Год назад

I never laughed so hard…..drywall, I still remember the mess when we built our home. It’s enough to give you nightmares. We hired the professionals 😂 Great job girls! Onward 👍❤️

@GATORADDAM Год назад

A simple 2x4 T-square the right length can hold one or even both ends of drywall to the ceiling. Using mesh tape is soooo much easier than paper tape. But for first timers "ya done good".

@hilltopvt Год назад

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road, it's the courage to carry on that counts." Needed to hear that today 💖

@amymitchell5042 Год назад

Great job!!! Sanding the seams and putting more mud and sanding again. My brother hangs drywall. You got this!!!!

@Big.Al.3 Год назад

When I saw the title of this week's film, I was worried 😟 The amount of work you ladies do is fantastic. I'm glad the mystery in the woods was a friendly one. Take care and keep safe and warm.

@Vanwives Год назад

Us to hahaha it was so scary for a minute but then we were SO happy our friends were here to help 💛👻

@Big.Al.3 Год назад

@Vanwives Well, your friends have got a new subscribe. Now you both have a DOF (daft old fool) following them. Take care, all of you.

@patman9419 Год назад

Those people in the woods scared the crap out of me… for a second, until I heard your screams turn to laughter. Wow ! My heart!

@texn7526 Год назад

Did y'all know that they were dropping by at some point? Awesome video ladies! Hope you all have a wonderful week!!🥰

@glennchaffee1933 Год назад

Whipping the joint compound (The mud) with a drywall whip and a drill motor before you start the taping process will make it a lot easier to bed the tape. Adding some water will also help. A four inch knife is what you should be using to bed the tape. then a 6 inch for the second coat and so on.

@blakestafford1087 Год назад

I’m pretty sure I’d 💩 myself living so remote and seeing someone out in the bush lurking around, friends or not I’d scream and run 😂😂 Happy Sunday 💛💛💛💛

@talandmads Год назад

Hahahah was hoping for that but oh well next time 💩

@gails8950 Год назад

One gets one warning around here then it’s buckshot.

@Pinetree282 Год назад

@Gail S. I was thinking the same thing. Good way to get shot sneaking up on someone living out in the middle of nowhere. 😳

@MadroneHumanRights Год назад

It's not hard to dry wall, what's hard, is getting it to look good. Laying the tape and mud so it becomes invisible after sanding, and painting. As your cabin is more rustic I don't think it will matter at all. Slap on some paint and it will be gorgeous. I believe you can do anything you choose to do.. Happy snow and Happy home.

@paulandreassen9964 Год назад

You didn’t fail, you just learned how not to tape and mud drywall. I have complete confidence in you two, after all look at what you’ve accomplished already.

@lauriecanning3661 Год назад

Love love this vlog.. miss you all so much! This vlog put a big smile on my face! Oh Dilly Dally Disorder.. a name your brother and Hailey affectionately gave you and Crystal at Christmas.! 😂 Love you All! ❤️😘🐶🐾xoxo

@trinagezzi6974 Год назад

I've had my own business painting and drywalling for many years and every time nothing comes out as planned! A lot depends on temperature and humidly which plays a huge part when mudding! As novices you both are fantastic, you did your homework!

@johncarlsen9318 Год назад

You are correct, drywall is hard. Hanging it is easier than the taping and mudding though. But you two ladies are more than capable of doing any project you set your minds to. Loved Tal and Mads sneaking in on you, but I would be the same as you were, who the heck is sneaking around in the woods. Keep up the great work on the cabin and the awesome Sunday videos.

@Vanwives Год назад

Drywall is difficult but not as hard as it was to do our steel roof. Thanks for inspiring us John. We could have done without the scare surprise but we were so happy to see our besties!💛🐾

@elizabethcablesings Год назад

Angry Birds really?

@jimr9898 Год назад

Stagger the butt joints (non-tapered edge) so they are easier to finish and less apt to get a large crack. The other way to eliminate butt joints is to buy bigger sheets of drywall that will be cut to the size of the room that way the butt joint is against the wall and can be covered with wood trim around the ceiling/wall. Add a little dish soap and water to thin the compound (mud) out to make it easier to tape and finish the joints and screws.

@oceandreams6081 Год назад

I so enjoy your vlogs but the authenticity of them feel different lately.. more scripted less real ☹️

@karagregory69 Год назад

A tip when putting on mud ... put in on fast, get as smooth as can in 2 or 3 passed with the trawl, then leave it. let dry sand high spots then fill in low spots on second application on mud the next day. If you put tape into the mud while its still wet, it helps.

@filomenaregan1537 Год назад

You gals are amazing, so inspiring. You get me to get up off my butt and try new projects. I’m now working on putting a new floor in my bath room. Thanks for the inspiration 😊

@LD-lddh Год назад

Every week I say you two are amazing! But I am always so impressed by what you accomplish...I don't have words for it. Love watching you two. You always bring laughs and joy to my Sunday evening. Thanks so much.🤩❤

@jerrywoodworth5714 Год назад

I enjoy watching all your videos. I have started remodeling our apartment and oh my goodness the amount of patience it takes is daunting. Thank you for sharing your journey.

@Vanwives Год назад

Hey Jerry, thanks for following our journey. Patience is necessary when doing remodelling or any DIY, we understand that so well. 💛🐾

@CMacks3y Год назад

Ive been binging this for the last two weeks and loving every minute of it. 😅 I have a real estate business, and if I could throw my 2 cents in. When you do drywall, always get bigger sheets than you need. I think you used 8ft sheets. If you used 10ft, then you wouldn't have to do any butt joints, which are a massive pain in the a$$! Also, when mudding, apply more than you need, its always better to build up and sand down rather than have divits and bubbles. You got this.

@codym4586 Год назад

You ladies are amazable (amazing + lovable) Hats off to your persistense and dedication to this project. Im sure it will be amazing!!! WE love that you're vibing with Tal & Mads, we love them too ! Thank you for making our Sunday!

@berniesenske994 Год назад

I got to see Tal and Mads video before yours. They had so much fun sneaking up on you including doing a model camo walk on the road. I'm glad you weren't to terrified when they showed up. As for the drywall, nice job on putting that up. As for the mudding; avoide starting your own company, 🤪 🥰. BTW, the only time I've done that was doing volunteer work for Habitat. Sigh...it was on a par with yours, lol. Bernie ❤

@naturenut7695 Год назад

Good afternoon ladies. I am a fairly new subscriber. Just happen apondyour channel. So glad I did. I don't think the word beast quite describes you. Y'all are killing it. Your place is awesome. Can't wait to see what this year brings. Y'all are a breath of fresh air. Got to go back and watch the van series now. I think you've become my favorite channel now. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

@tallisongreenman342 Год назад

That was so much fun! Dry wall gets so much easier as you go. Dry wall mud shrinks quite a bit. Two coats plus the finish coat! Put less on so you don't have to really sand so much. Big hugs!

@helenvann3506 Год назад

We call it gyprock here in Australia and I hate everything about it with a passion especially the sanding at the end. It’s the one job I will willingly pay for professionals to do. You girls are crushing it as usual 👍

@dragonflymaternity9352 Год назад

As requested, pausing video to comment! Yasss to the drywalling, mudding, taping, sanding process! Been there, it is challenging and you guys are doing amazing 🙌🏽

@danielashton5697 Год назад

You’ve got this! Taping is more about practice makes perfect! You’ll develop your own methods for taping and bedding joints

@gavindady5072 Год назад

I replaced two ceilings in my home (ripping out the old plaster and lath ceilings - so much dust my neighbour called the fire brigade thinking the house was on fire), one by my self. A couple of Dead Man's Props will save your arms soooooo much. You can make them from scrap timber, basically they are just tall T shaped props that you use to hold the drywall against the joists, instead of balancing it on your head or holding it up.

@elsienorback7689 Год назад

Your large outside deck is awesome! Love it.

@edwardm1018 Год назад

Great job!!! If you wet the tape before putting it up, it will stick better and also help eliminate bubbles. It does not need to be dripping wet, just not dry.

@jeffr2855 Год назад

Love you guys! This was such a fun vid to watch. Drywall is very hard especially ceilings. Whatever you do don't paint your ceilings with high gloss paint. It shows every imperfection in your mudding. Peeps in the wood. I would encourage friends to never do this wo a warning that they are coming. Seriously, this could get dangerous in either you think it's them again but it's not, or it is them and you don't think is. And yes, working on house projects with friends is way better than just working by yourself or with your partner. As my Dad used to say, "Many hands make for light work."

@davetyler5597 Год назад

When separating new 4x8', 4x10', or 4x12' double sheets they have a tab that instead of cutting to separate sheets you just pull the tab at both ends Does not need cutting! By cutting tabs you might have a wider seem than normal - you need to Thin out your Mud from the bucket add water and use a spin mixer! -3 coats of mud per seam - scaping seams and screw holes with spatula or fine sand paper before next coat The more you do it the better you will get

@witch8794 Год назад

Thank you for another great video, you all rock!!! Subscribed to Tal And Mads💀 Much Love🖤

@iamwesterncanadian570 Год назад

Get a 1 gallon pail, take some pre-mixed all-purpose mud, and dilute it with a few ounces of water, mix well. You will find this easier to work with when taping, and the tape sticks much better. This method is a little messier, but you'll get the hang of it. Have fun.

@brucewitcpalek5120 Год назад

Here’s what I learned after watching your videos for a very long time, never ever bet against the two of you🤔🤔!! another fabulous yet , funny video, and may I add, a very successful job and video !! I actually show some of your videos to my grandchildren who are of age now but barely, to never say never. And because they see you do it they don’t give up so easily. Can’t wait till next week to see what the two of you are up to !! 🥂🍾☺️✌🏼😎🥇🥇🥇

@delreal54 Год назад

Wow I was sending my end of show comments and then Tal Mads show up should have waited to the end , there show is also fun to watch and enjoy you four and like your all together. I liked to reply to most of the comments I or other leave…..thanks ladies

@davetyler5597 Год назад

I noticed a video on TikTok you were getting some wood that had been split! FROM under a tarp??? Putting split wood under a tarp with sides covered does not allow the wood to dry, The tarp traps moisture in the wood! When it gets warm the moisture in the wood comes out of the wood and then stops at the tarp not allowing the moisture to be removed! This picture of your wood being put in your wheel barrel shows ice on the edges of the firewood/ That shows me exactly that the wood is holding moisture! The fix is to build yourselves a slanted metal roof with some open sides (side the sides with 1x6 1x8 1x10 whatever you want to use! so, by using a 1x6 start at the bottom and use another 1x6 as a spacer and then next board and go to the top/ This allows wind to blow threw your walls and that will dry your wood forever

@ronaldhope8939 Год назад

LOL. Did anyone tell you about a damp sponge to level out your mud? This cuts down on your standing time. So much fun watching you girls.

@rosewood7592 Год назад

I drywalled my basement 20 years ago. It's a back and neck breaking job. The thinner the layer(s) of mud the better. You both work so hard! Good luck with all the sanding cuz that, ladies IS THE HARDEST PART.

@elisabethmuller1698 Год назад

great energy! thank you for sharing it!

@kerrydutton9019 Год назад

You ladies have been doing a great job it is really coming together love it💜💙😍

@Hillbillyalmcc Год назад

Happy Sunday Jasmine and Crystal. I have been watching you for the last year and you convinced me to subscribe. I have a lot of respect for how you tackle as much of your labour projects as possible. Yes you can tape and mud. Professional drywallers do it everyday and have all the tricks of the trade. Tapers each have their own methods of mixing mud. All the best in your endeavour.

@maryguy5476 Год назад

Ha!!! You two can handle anything! Drywall is easy if you have enough muscle to hold the panels up. It takes patience and thinking every step of the way. I prefer the mesh tape over the paper tape. I’ve done just like Jazmine, patching holes where I had electrical work after buying a house that had been remodeled and they left the old style fuse box and I wanted to put a breaker box in so that meant braking through the sheet rock in a few places. You girls can do anything you choose to do simply because your intelligence tells you to research and plan what you want to do. You girls ROCK!!!🙏✌🏼🫶🏻 Much love from Alabama!

@GuyWithTheDogs Год назад

What a fun video! I'm reminded of the time I did a drywall ceiling...all by myself. I used my head, too, with the help of a couple of 2 x 4s screwed together to form a "T," and tall enough to hold up the sheets of drywall while I did the screwing. 🙂

@joelefaivre3095 Год назад

Taping and muddin sucks but its part of the drywall job, wait til you start sanding and the fruits of your labour shine through or shine smooth,keep up the great work.