I agree with you about living in the moment & not sharing everything w the public especially your special, private sacred moments w your daughter! She deserves your undivided attention. They grow up fast. God bless!
I agree with you about the Mandarin (and Cantonese). China has quickly become a power in the world and they aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Their influence here in Canada can't be understated.
I give you credit for having the thick skin, patience, and sustained drive to post into this UA-cam wormhole. I also thank you for educating me on several of your videos. I can't say that I watch all of your videos but I can't recall one yet that I didn't either learn something or weren't entertained by your banter. Thanks for posting and I hope your patio, pup, and tea continue to serve you well! Zk
You have incredible talent and I commend you for not only passing along invaluable trade skills to your daughter -- but keeping your time together sacred. God bless you!! ❤
I beleive the thank you goes to you. Thank you for your incredible videos, your funny sense of humor, your ability to keep a level head, and willingness to teach complete strangers with no expectations in return. Thank you Ben.
I’m fluent in Mandarin and what he REALLY said is “I can’t believe these dummies are falling for this nice guy routine”. At any rate, thank you for all you do for us.
2:40 That's awesome about your daughter. I learned how to use the hawk & trowel watching your videos, and I passed that skill down to my daughter. Anymore I'm not afraid to mud a room thanks to you. Thank you for all that you taught us.👍
It is so great you are spending time with your daughter. We are lucky to have daughters. I have 3 and they are all out on their own and I miss the days when I was in your shoes.
Your videos are so good and your explanations so thorough I don't see a need for Q & A. Thank you for what you do. I think it's great your daughter is interested in learning a trade and you get to spend that time with her. I'm sure she'll be great.
I just watched your video on your thoughts about UA-cam. I started my channel about 5 years ago with the intent of helping people. I didn't care about the algorithm or what your supposed to do to be a successful UA-camr. Then I got caught up in it and thought I would focus more on doing UA-cam right. I didn't like it and feel a lot like you. I could care less how UA-cam feels about my video. If I help someone out of their jam, that's good enough for me. Thanks for the great content you create. If you do a live Q and A and want another creator to join you, I would be interested. My channel is based on home repair.
Ben first off I just want to say we love you. You are such an inspiration to us all. I love the time you spend with your children. I have been subscribed to your channel for like 5 years now. I’m a union painter in north New Jersey. I learned so much from you. Thank you for your genuine content you provide to us. God bless you and your family.
Sure I do drywall from time to time. But thats not why i watch almost all your videos. I like you, I like your style. I'd watch you cook, I'd watch you learn mandarin. You make it fun and relatable because you keep it real and thats really refreshing.
I love that you are teaching your daughter your trade and that you are learning Mandarin!!! My dream job when I was a little girl was to become a carpenter. My dream job as a teenager was to become a linguist. I studied Mandarin and Japanese and several other languages. I was told that I would never make a decent living with a linguistics degree. But I followed my passion anyway and landed a great career that I love, and that pays well using my linguistic skills. But I still had that dream of becoming a carpenter. So I became a linguist on weekdays, and a DIY carpenter/woodworker/drywaller/tile installer/construction worker on weekends in my fixer-upper.
Ben, speaking for many, love each and every one of your videos. I look forward to them and learn something from each, no matter the content. Keep up the great work! By the way, love your Zen spot!!
Omg 😂, it was like looking in the mirror: I’m sitting the same way , also with a cup of coffee , and when the phrase “Forgive my background” I thought “Nice place to let a dog run around” (my dog is running around) and cam goes to the dogs ! 😂😂😂😂. The only difference I’m a female 😅. Loooooove the whole idea of teaching the daughter ! My dad thought me basic skills of doing things around the house as well. No matter what you do later in life those skills are extremely useful (Thank you, Dad!!) . ❤
I put off a lot of projects because drywall patching is involved. Managed my first few patches well thanks to you. Also, Mandarin is my first language, and while there are definitely things to improve, I had no troubles understanding you even without the subtitles. Good job!
Thanks for sharing! I haven't watched your previous 2 videos yet, they're on my watch later playlist. I'm busy doing my own drywall project after watching your channel for years!
What an amazing thing to see your daughter working with you and learning the craft of carpentry! I've spent far more hours watching your videos than i will probably ever spend doing drywall work, but I did so because you illustrate a *pride* in your craft, and importance of small details one the quality of a job well done. That makes you a person worthy to spend time with. Yes, perhaps that hasn't maximized your UA-cam earning potential. Personally, I'd *love* to see you expand your videos into carpentry - you are an excellent teacher, and I imagine there are years worth of lessons to be taught there. Regardless what you decide to do, thank you for the effort you've put into the videos you've created.
Nice sanctuary spot you have there. I feel you on unplugging when with your daughter. I'm not a trade carpenter or drywaller, but I do raise livestock, garden, woodwork, and I'm (barely) a shade tree mechanic. I have two young boys and imparting the skills I have onto them is always a wonderful gift for me. As far as learning Mandarin, you do live in Vancouver, so it makes absolute sense. ;) Thanks for sharing your journey with us all and have fun!
As an older dad I recommend you record the time with your daughter when it doesn’t intrude on your time with her. Don’t publish it; keep it for yourself. But you may find *immense* joy in watching those videos yourself in a few years. Regardless, enjoy your time with her. It is quite literally priceless.
So I don’t watch your videos that often (sorry), but when I was renovating my basement, you saved my drywall. You showed me a skill (in which seems to takes years to master) and I am forever grateful for that. You also said in your last video, if the “channels tanks …” dude, don’t even think like that! There’s no tanking, you’ve already created a ton of amazing videos and literally a drywall bible that people refer to, it’s helped so many people. You are never going to “tank”. And honestly, we all just like watching you work too, you have this calming nature about you and it’s pretty cool. Take care!
Thank you for years of great content. I stumbled across your channel years ago when I had a door installed in my garage and I told the contractor I'd fix the drywall and trim it out myself to save him several trips and more appointments for me that I wanted to avoid. That is when I found your video "WHAT TO DO WHEN WALL STICKS OUT PAST DOOR JAMB!" Your videos no doubt shaped the way I tackled that little project and I was able to avoid a bunch of "beginner mistakes". Your genuine personality keeps me watching your content even though I will probably never finish drywall but really enjoy your insights on tools, techniques, products and problem solving skills you share. Thanks again.
More time to skateboard! I was watching a how to ollie video and I'm like..."That's the Vancouver Drywall Guy!" Sure enough, it is it is! Haha, I wonder how many people just so happen to watch both your channels.. I see you have a few other channels too. Nice work. I always liked how you talk and explain things...It makes sense even more than ever.
I'm not doing anymore dry walling but I still come here to check out videos for interesting conversations. Some people still enjoy it. I mean, think of all the people who kept watching Bob Ross. I can't imagine they still liked that style of paintings. They just liked watching the process and listening to him. Bob Ross, the man, is the legend. Probably not one of his paintings.
2:07 I hear ya.That's why I keep the camera in my pocket during sacred times. I prefer to keep my head and heart in the moment and create memories instead.
Ben, like so many others, let me say a big thank you for your channel and its content. I've learned so much from you over the past few years. I would have NEVER attempted any kind of drywall project without ya. Now, I'm doing the drywall in the construction of our new home. I've actually had a couple of job offers from contractors that have inspected the work that's already completed as there are so few finishes in our area. IMHO, Vancouver Carpenter is one of the best, if not the best, channels in its genre on the YT. Again, much appreciated, Ben, but enjoy your private time and time spent with your family as it's so precious, old friend.
I have to say thank you for your videos. To explain, my sons house was flooded by a poorly designed city drainage system. He asked me to come down and repair the house after the water mitigation people had cleaned up the water damage. All the exterior walls had been cut 3 feet from the floor and the closed cell foam that was used for insulation was removed. Now it was my turn. We decided to just butt the joints to the existing wall. The first sheet if 1/2" drywall I installed was not as thick as the existing drywall. They had installed the drywall over the foam without cutting it back to the studs. Very difficult butt joints to do. Thanks to your videos I was able to get the joints to look good enough to pass the visual test. definitely an uneven wall if a straight edge is used but the existing wall has dips of 1/8" or more anyway. I just wanted you to know that because you do videos on real jobs they prepare you for real world problems. Again thanks.
I was a Daddy’s girl through and through. The time he took to teach me has served me well throughout my life. He was raised on a mountain farm up in the Allegheny’s. His father had no qualms with the need for stereotypes so my Uncles and Aunts on that side learned to do whatever was needed. Guys who meet me now, can tell I was a Daddy’s girl, I can hold my own with them all these decades later 😂. I wish my maternal Uncle who was a master carpenter would have had the same set of ethics instead of thinking only boys needed to know. Keep up the great work!
You know more Mandarin than me. LOL, I know nothing! Consider yourself lucky to have one of your children like and able to learn your trade. I have four kids, and none of them ever took an interest in what I do for a living. Bums me out a bit. Take care!
Ben…your videos are the only ones that i click on no matter what. I may not comment, but am intrigued by your expertise. You explain things so clearly and to the point. Your videos mesmerize your viewers. I have learned so much from you over those years…and it has made me a much better at drywalling. Showing so you do virtually no sanding etc., has made mudding so much easier and enjoyable. I absolutely love mudding…I’m a DYI guy and have done basements etc, and everyone has been happy…but i do it for the fun and the experience and do not charge anyone. I love doing it, and it all results from you. You are the best…and you know it when all your viewers stand with you. When you make a video…i stop what I’m doing😂. Enjoy your time with your daughter and children…they grow up way too too fast. Take care Ben…and look forward to the next one. Thank you for all the hard work you shared with us all, and all the time you took away from your family to make it all happen.
Ben, I have no idea how many women watch your videos, but I am one of them. As an engineer, I tend to be very particular about recognizing high quality workmanship and you are the best. I began watching your channel over three years ago and learned enough to complete both minor and major drywall repairs throughout my 50-year-old house. I renovated the bathrooms and completed some renovations in my kitchen. I also successfully skim coated every ceiling and wall in my home by following your instructions. Your professionalism and easy sense of humor are deeply appreciated. Thank you!
Thank you! While you are a fantastic carpenter I originally came here for the Drywaller, your ability to teach is great! I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I can honestly say they are mostly the reason I can work the mud today. I don’t do it a lot but I want to be able to do a good job when I need to. Thank you, from another carpenter.
I am an old(er) tile setter of about 40 years experience. More than 30 years doing full kitchen and bath remodels. I've worked many years in most trades and my drywall work is pretty good. And yet, I've picked up some good tips from you and you explain things nicely.
You're the best! Time with your kids is amazing. I am o e that has seriously enjoyed the last few videos. Your commentary is calming and positive attitude is refreshing. Thank YOU..
The need to constantly create content becomes an obsession after a while and takes the fun out of whatever it is you're doing. And editing videos takes hours. When I go out with my drone to shoot videos I spend four or five hours shooting video with the drone and audio from my phone. Then I go home and spend hours synchronizing the audio and video from all the clips before I can even begin to edit the final video. Then I have to proof it, title it, write a description, and pick a thumbnail. It's almost like having another job. A job that pays terrible! :) I feel your pain. It's cool you're learning another language. In high school and college I learned Latin, Spanish, French, a little bit of German, and since I can read Latin I can also read a bit of Italian. I also follow some Brazilian UA-camrs so I practice reading Portuguese. And being in IT I meet a lot of people from other countries so I always try to greet them in their native languages. I can at least say good day in Korean, a couple different Indian dialects, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. Reading Russian is quite challenging. And there's nothing more important than spending time with your children, teaching them things, watching them grow into adults. I'm now remodeling the basement for one of my daughters and her husband to stay. They're having their first child and need to save money. So more work for me! But it's worth it.
Long comment here, get a snack. I came across your channel during Covid because the plumbing inside my wall had to be replaced, and it cost way more than the estimate so I decided to do the plaster repair myself. I watched a handful of your videos and got the job done and I’m really happy with it. I continued watching your videos even though I no longer needed to do any more work, and I continued watching because of you yourself. I even shared you with family members and friends because your work brings me that much joy. It’s incredibly gratifying to see somebody be really good at something, and humorous about imperfections, and honest. It’s motivating, I want to be better at what I do because I see how good you are. It’s very clear you take pride in your work, you aren’t just another influencer out there scrambling to make a quick buck on something you barely dabble in. What you do is art, and watching you work is legitimately mesmerizing. It’s easy to look back and wonder if you should’ve done something differently, but the way you’ve run your channel is what you felt best resonated with you at the time and what you were comfortable being. If you wanna do things differently now, there’s no shame in that. But at the same time, it’s totally cool for you to do whatever is best for your own well-being and your family. Your life shouldn’t be at the mercy of a bunch of strangers on the Internet who are watching your videos to add value to their own life. You’re an artist, not a robot. I’m fairly confident anybody here who’s watched even just one or two of your videos is better for it, and if anybody were to be upset about how you choose to run your own channel, they really aren’t somebody you should be worried about pleasing. I enjoy watching your channel because you seem to be very straightforward, the gimmicky ‘click on my videos’ marketing stuff is annoying to me. Catchy titles and thumbnails are silly IMO, but i suppose there’s a point to it all. Anyway, what I’m trying to say is we like your content and we like you. Your health and happiness is important and you don’t need to explain yourself to us if you don’t want to, you also don’t have to keep doing videos if your spirit isn’t in it (we’d miss you, but it’s not about us). You do you Ben, we appreciate everything you’ve given. Anyone who doesn’t isn’t worth considering.
I didn't realize how stressful UA-cam production is, thank you very much for explaining that. I've watched so many of your videos and they've definitely helped and improved my skills, you make it look effortless thank you so much for all that you do!
Spot-on, Ben. I was so incredibly fortunate to be able to work from home for the past 13 years, being there for my wife and kids. I totally get where you're coming from. I couldn't imagine trying to divide any of my attention while spending time with my kids. I don't think you will, but don't feel guilty for not putting out content. We'll all be here when and if you find the time, lol! Now if only you had some handy videos on diy hvac repair... rofl (in the middle of replacing a TXV on my circa 2004 AC system)
Ben, I'm 58 years old & I have been in construction since I was 15 years old. I'm a High End Finish Carpenter/Woodworker. I really enjoy your videos! I tell people all of the time, that you are never too old to learn something new! I have learned a lot of good skills from your videos, that I have added to my bag of tricks of the trades! I'm alwaays telling the new guys that are getting into the trades to watch your videos! Ben keep doing your videos, God bless you & your family & have a wonderful & blessed day!
Hi Ben, this is Peter. I have been seeing your videos for a while since last couple years. It has helped me to understand the construction information a lot. Specifically on carpentry areas. Thanks very much. I am living in Abbotsford. Work at Vancouver area most of the time. And I am from China. I hope I can learn more English and construction from you and I can help you learn some mandarin at the same time.
I think we all can completely understand and agree that not taking up your precious time when you're working with your daughter to film a bunch of it is something that all of us would value I personally do not have children yet but I can completely understand based off of what you've said why that would be important to do. Absolutely love your channel and all that I've learned from you I recently got a carpenter's apprenticeship and one of the first things I asked my co-worker who's a few years younger and ask me for UA-cam suggestions on where to learn skills when I brought up your channel he had already found it which I found to be quite awesome since he only recently moved to Vancouver. Thanks for all of the great videos and all of the time you put into them 🤝🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank You! Your back-catalog of vids will continue to help loads of people, li,e me. I hole tnat they continue to earn you some you tune money. Have fun!
My man, I'm a fellow Canadian on the other side of the country and I stumbled upon your videos whilst doing some patch work in my house. Admittedly I'm not here every week, but when the algorithm is favorable, I'll catch up. I also have a whack of kids and I am in awe of you being able to juggle everything, it's hard, but seeing dudes like you making it work is inspiring.
Hey Ben, I don't think I ever came back to thank you. With you and HomeRenovision I was able to completely refinish my 600 sqft basement in NY. It took a while and lots of trips to the hardware store, and although that's the last time I'll ever skim coat a ceiling, the results were totally worth it. The only downside is that now I can't stop seeing blemishes in other people's walls...
Thank you for taking your time to do these videos, they're greatly appreciated. I've been in construction probably a few years longer than you've been alive and I still learn things from your post also you're a joy to watch and listen to. The respect and sense of responsibility that you show for your family shows through in your work. I hope you continue with the post and you and your family have a blessed life.
The grammar is a little off, but the pronunciation is pretty good! And Chinese is the most forgiving language for grammar so I wouldn't sweat it. Doing great!
Seeing a youngster teaching some of this craft could help inspire a bunch of aimless youth who have been steered away from the trades towards the crowded STEM fields.
Just a thought. Your daughter might enjoy the memories of you teaching her as some of what you have created and together create for when you are gone with a few vids. I got back into Hot Wheels with my now 7 year old grandson and created a you tube channel Hot Wheels Head to Head Racing channel to do together, and to have something he can look back at when I'm gone and cherish some more great memories. What you do here is so helpful and teaching your daughter as bits and pieces of content and seeing her progress would be fun to see. As the rest of us are trying to progress watching and learning from your videos as well. Just a thought...
I appreciate your videos so much, and learned a ton from you. I liked you right away, and I couldn't put my finger on it until you mentioned skateboarding. I thought ah, he's a GenX skater like me, that's why. (OK, was more of a poser than a skater, but I can still do a kickflip)
I have never attended a Q & A, on any of the many sites I follow. This is an Excellent Site , one of the very best on UA-cam. Let your mind be still, the answers will come. If hesitating to do a Q&A. tells me it may not go smoothly for you. Your videos are so good, so detailed, not sure what folks need to ask. Be yourself, follow your heart ,, and Have Fun !!! Both my boys learned the trades from me, grew up in the workshop , very little they cannot do or learn fast , both engineers now ,, Time Well Spent
@@vancouvercarpenter It is crucial you be thoughful and careful, especially with a family member involved in your UA-cam exposure ,, Our kids were Never Exposed, helped make them wonderful human beings ,,
Hey Ben, iv been watching your channel off and on for a while and enjoy your content you make every informative videos. Just an idea for more content, not sure it's something you would be interested in or think it would work for you. Recently I and been watching a channel cutting edge engineering, yes it's completely unrelated to vancouver drywallers content but after a month or so of watching that channel I had a realization. I usually watch it before bed as I am laying there. It's pretty much just a man doing ASMR. The way it is edited with the sounds as they are speeding up the video and most of it is just him working with pauses now and again to talk about what he is doing. Mainly his franna crane project is what i have been watching I think to just see the progress on the project but I could see something like that maybe working for you too. I dunno. Just a thought. Also don't recorded the time with your daughter for youtube, maby for tour own memories but not for here. You don't want the time you spend with your kids to be taken over by creating content Cheers from a fan over on vancouver island
Great video. Always enjoy your channel even though I watch off and on mostly due to my own projects. Thank you very much for all the helpful content. It has really been useful to me.
Oh & I saw these last few videos ‘cos I came back for a refresher just a couple of days ago & now I’m commenting while waiting finally for my first big taping job to dry!
@@priceandpride I no longer know if a past friend is still alive. Life scatters us everywhere. She despised her Mother so much, she hand painted on blanks of Limoges china. Her mother having little spare time as she was a RN. Had a kiln furnace in her basement, of the home she inherited. From her mom and it just sat. So, many throw so many wonderful talents, and arts away. Personally, I would have loved to been taught by a true artisan. It’s always astounded me. Ben would be the perfect Dad and Teacher. She’s into it.
I saw your daughter a ways back, she was helping you install "old wood" on a wall, and SHE taught YOU how to safely hold an electric cord over her shoulder. That was nice! I wish her all the best in her (seemingly most likely) carreer!
Glad to see you happy with the results of your last video. Keep going! Oh, and don't film your daughter. Keep that time with her as you already do - sacred.
Hey Ben,I have been subscribed to your channel for years. I have learned so much from watching them. I probably have watched most all of your videos. I have never before commented on any of them, I just soaked up the information and tried to incorporate it while doing my own drywall work. The last video I watched spoke to me because you talked about how doing un sponsored videos have been your style because you believe that your content is what you want your viewers and subscribers to see and not have it interrupted with sponsor adds. I think this is admirable however, it surprised me to also here that this choice has cost you considerable earnings over the years. you mentioned that as of yet, you and your family dont own a home. i think this is a little sad. Im not saying this in a hurt full manner. you mentioned that making this choice left considerable money on the table. I just wanted to say that even if your videos were sponsored. I would continue to watch all of them. i appreciate the honest content and info that you provide. Should you decide to ever go down that road, I would like to think that most, if not all of us would continue to watch and follow you. Perhaps with those extra dollars, that house might become a reality. Food for thought. Keep up the good work.
I can't find the original video you are referring to. would love to see it. it isn't on the recent videos in your library. I think you were weighing the value of UA-cam to your viewers, society, your family, you, and perhaps your dog. I live in NJ and the tradespeople here are friggin ridiculous expensive. they are all looking for 1200+ dollar paydays. I had a plumber quote me 10,500 bucks for a 2-1/2 day rough-in to an existing main soil pipe for 7 water using appliances which the boss master plumber would hand to his junior guys and he expected to require 2 workers (plumbing mechanic and a go-for dude). All in 40 man-hours of work equating to 250pp/ph supplies my extra. or 300 dollars to install a ceiling fan in an existing electrical box, or 3200 to tape and spackle 18 sheets already hung, simply madness. and it is infuriating because most of us American work for a modest job making a modest living and these tradespeople gauge and gauge. So to your videos ... thank the blessed lord you enable we working people to say no way to these expensive tradespeople. Really, your videos save hundreds of thousands of people thousands of dollars every year ... lets say 200,000 people per year feel emboldened by your tutorials to do the work themselves that would cost 1000 dollars. ... that is 200,000,000 dollars that you have saved the hard working homeowner. 200mm bucks. or amp it up with 630k subscribers ... if 2/3 do a DIY job which saves them 1000 bucks that brings it to 400mm. That is big time help for us all. or maybe you help someone build a business which feeds his family. we all cannot thank you enough.
I agree with you about living in the moment & not sharing everything w the public especially your special, private sacred moments w your daughter! She deserves your undivided attention. They grow up fast. God bless!
Believe me they grow up fast. At 82 yrs of age you realize that. Special attention to your daughter is very important.🫶👍
I agree with you about the Mandarin (and Cantonese). China has quickly become a power in the world and they aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Their influence here in Canada can't be understated.
I give you credit for having the thick skin, patience, and sustained drive to post into this UA-cam wormhole.
I also thank you for educating me on several of your videos.
I can't say that I watch all of your videos but I can't recall one yet that I didn't either learn something or weren't entertained by your banter.
Thanks for posting and I hope your patio, pup, and tea continue to serve you well! Zk
You have incredible talent and I commend you for not only passing along invaluable trade skills to your daughter -- but keeping your time together sacred. God bless you!! ❤
I’m so glad I discovered your Vlog. You Sir are awesome!!😊
I beleive the thank you goes to you. Thank you for your incredible videos, your funny sense of humor, your ability to keep a level head, and willingness to teach complete strangers with no expectations in return.
Thank you Ben.
I’m fluent in Mandarin and what he REALLY said is “I can’t believe these dummies are falling for this nice guy routine”.
At any rate, thank you for all you do for us.
Lol you are so Canadian, it's great, you are so nice. Super cool you are teaching your daughter. Love your videos.
2:40 That's awesome about your daughter. I learned how to use the hawk & trowel watching your videos, and I passed that skill down to my daughter. Anymore I'm not afraid to mud a room thanks to you. Thank you for all that you taught us.👍
Exact same here.. except I'm teaching my son
It is so great you are spending time with your daughter. We are lucky to have daughters. I have 3 and they are all out on their own and I miss the days when I was in your shoes.
Your videos are so good and your explanations so thorough I don't see a need for Q & A. Thank you for what you do. I think it's great your daughter is interested in learning a trade and you get to spend that time with her. I'm sure she'll be great.
I just watched your video on your thoughts about UA-cam. I started my channel about 5 years ago with the intent of helping people. I didn't care about the algorithm or what your supposed to do to be a successful UA-camr. Then I got caught up in it and thought I would focus more on doing UA-cam right. I didn't like it and feel a lot like you. I could care less how UA-cam feels about my video. If I help someone out of their jam, that's good enough for me. Thanks for the great content you create. If you do a live Q and A and want another creator to join you, I would be interested. My channel is based on home repair.
Ben first off I just want to say we love you. You are such an inspiration to us all. I love the time you spend with your children. I have been subscribed to your channel for like 5 years now. I’m a union painter in north New Jersey. I learned so much from you. Thank you for your genuine content you provide to us. God bless you and your family.
This vídeo is so nice and
inspiring.😌 🙏❤️💪
God bless you and your family.
🥰Success!🙌
Sure I do drywall from time to time. But thats not why i watch almost all your videos. I like you, I like your style. I'd watch you cook, I'd watch you learn mandarin. You make it fun and relatable because you keep it real and thats really refreshing.
I love that you are teaching your daughter your trade and that you are learning Mandarin!!! My dream job when I was a little girl was to become a carpenter. My dream job as a teenager was to become a linguist. I studied Mandarin and Japanese and several other languages. I was told that I would never make a decent living with a linguistics degree. But I followed my passion anyway and landed a great career that I love, and that pays well using my linguistic skills. But I still had that dream of becoming a carpenter. So I became a linguist on weekdays, and a DIY carpenter/woodworker/drywaller/tile installer/construction worker on weekends in my fixer-upper.
Good interests. You must have good taste :)
I would sit outside with a blanket, too! Love it!
The blanket comes out for 8 months out of the year😂
Ben, speaking for many, love each and every one of your videos. I look forward to them and learn something from each, no matter the content. Keep up the great work! By the way, love your Zen spot!!
Great move on the mandarin! I started learning 20 years ago and my wife and I got to live in China for a few years. 加油!!
Omg 😂, it was like looking in the mirror: I’m sitting the same way , also with a cup of coffee , and when the phrase “Forgive my background” I thought “Nice place to let a dog run around” (my dog is running around) and cam goes to the dogs ! 😂😂😂😂. The only difference I’m a female 😅. Loooooove the whole idea of teaching the daughter ! My dad thought me basic skills of doing things around the house as well. No matter what you do later in life those skills are extremely useful (Thank you, Dad!!) . ❤
I put off a lot of projects because drywall patching is involved. Managed my first few patches well thanks to you. Also, Mandarin is my first language, and while there are definitely things to improve, I had no troubles understanding you even without the subtitles. Good job!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! I haven't watched your previous 2 videos yet, they're on my watch later playlist. I'm busy doing my own drywall project after watching your channel for years!
What an amazing thing to see your daughter working with you and learning the craft of carpentry! I've spent far more hours watching your videos than i will probably ever spend doing drywall work, but I did so because you illustrate a *pride* in your craft, and importance of small details one the quality of a job well done. That makes you a person worthy to spend time with. Yes, perhaps that hasn't maximized your UA-cam earning potential. Personally, I'd *love* to see you expand your videos into carpentry - you are an excellent teacher, and I imagine there are years worth of lessons to be taught there. Regardless what you decide to do, thank you for the effort you've put into the videos you've created.
Thank you, so very much, for your commitment to your viewers! Thank you more for your commitment to your family. Great respect!
Please keep up your great work. I love knowing how your experience is applied to these general homes.
Thanks for all you do, VC! I've learned a ton and you are my go to whenever I have a question, you always have a video for it!
Nice sanctuary spot you have there. I feel you on unplugging when with your daughter. I'm not a trade carpenter or drywaller, but I do raise livestock, garden, woodwork, and I'm (barely) a shade tree mechanic. I have two young boys and imparting the skills I have onto them is always a wonderful gift for me. As far as learning Mandarin, you do live in Vancouver, so it makes absolute sense. ;)
Thanks for sharing your journey with us all and have fun!
As an older dad I recommend you record the time with your daughter when it doesn’t intrude on your time with her. Don’t publish it; keep it for yourself. But you may find *immense* joy in watching those videos yourself in a few years.
Regardless, enjoy your time with her. It is quite literally priceless.
So I don’t watch your videos that often (sorry), but when I was renovating my basement, you saved my drywall. You showed me a skill (in which seems to takes years to master) and I am forever grateful for that.
You also said in your last video, if the “channels tanks …” dude, don’t even think like that! There’s no tanking, you’ve already created a ton of amazing videos and literally a drywall bible that people refer to, it’s helped so many people. You are never going to “tank”.
And honestly, we all just like watching you work too, you have this calming nature about you and it’s pretty cool.
Take care!
Thank you for years of great content. I stumbled across your channel years ago when I had a door installed in my garage and I told the contractor I'd fix the drywall and trim it out myself to save him several trips and more appointments for me that I wanted to avoid. That is when I found your video "WHAT TO DO WHEN WALL STICKS OUT PAST DOOR JAMB!" Your videos no doubt shaped the way I tackled that little project and I was able to avoid a bunch of "beginner mistakes". Your genuine personality keeps me watching your content even though I will probably never finish drywall but really enjoy your insights on tools, techniques, products and problem solving skills you share. Thanks again.
I am a dentist, and watching your videos inspires me to be a better dentist. Especially when I'm doing a filling, and its time to "feather it out".
I could totally see your channel turning into something akin to Scott brown carpentry. Love your videos and always have! These new ones are awesome 🙃
More time to skateboard! I was watching a how to ollie video and I'm like..."That's the Vancouver Drywall Guy!" Sure enough, it is it is! Haha, I wonder how many people just so happen to watch both your channels.. I see you have a few other channels too. Nice work. I always liked how you talk and explain things...It makes sense even more than ever.
I just started watching some of your videos and I appreciate the tips and tricks so much. So thanks for doing what you do
I'm not doing anymore dry walling but I still come here to check out videos for interesting conversations. Some people still enjoy it. I mean, think of all the people who kept watching Bob Ross. I can't imagine they still liked that style of paintings. They just liked watching the process and listening to him. Bob Ross, the man, is the legend. Probably not one of his paintings.
You make great content, i've saved more than few videos regarding door framing or mudding and keep referencing them. Keep up the good work!
Sacred is a good word for that time. Good to hear about that.
2:07 I hear ya.That's why I keep the camera in my pocket during sacred times. I prefer to keep my head and heart in the moment and create memories instead.
Ben, like so many others, let me say a big thank you for your channel and its content. I've learned so much from you over the past few years. I would have NEVER attempted any kind of drywall project without ya. Now, I'm doing the drywall in the construction of our new home. I've actually had a couple of job offers from contractors that have inspected the work that's already completed as there are so few finishes in our area. IMHO, Vancouver Carpenter is one of the best, if not the best, channels in its genre on the YT. Again, much appreciated, Ben, but enjoy your private time and time spent with your family as it's so precious, old friend.
I have to say thank you for your videos. To explain, my sons house was flooded by a poorly designed city drainage system. He asked me to come down and repair the house after the water mitigation people had cleaned up the water damage. All the exterior walls had been cut 3 feet from the floor and the closed cell foam that was used for insulation was removed. Now it was my turn. We decided to just butt the joints to the existing wall. The first sheet if 1/2" drywall I installed was not as thick as the existing drywall. They had installed the drywall over the foam without cutting it back to the studs. Very difficult butt joints to do. Thanks to your videos I was able to get the joints to look good enough to pass the visual test. definitely an uneven wall if a straight edge is used but the existing wall has dips of 1/8" or more anyway. I just wanted you to know that because you do videos on real jobs they prepare you for real world problems. Again thanks.
I was a Daddy’s girl through and through. The time he took to teach me has served me well throughout my life. He was raised on a mountain farm up in the Allegheny’s. His father had no qualms with the need for stereotypes so my Uncles and Aunts on that side learned to do whatever was needed. Guys who meet me now, can tell I was a Daddy’s girl, I can hold my own with them all these decades later 😂. I wish my maternal Uncle who was a master carpenter would have had the same set of ethics instead of thinking only boys needed to know. Keep up the great work!
Nice view of your backyard space and four legged friends too!
You know more Mandarin than me. LOL, I know nothing! Consider yourself lucky to have one of your children like and able to learn your trade. I have four kids, and none of them ever took an interest in what I do for a living. Bums me out a bit. Take care!
Ben…your videos are the only ones that i click on no matter what. I may not comment, but am intrigued by your expertise. You explain things so clearly and to the point. Your videos mesmerize your viewers. I have learned so much from you over those years…and it has made me a much better at drywalling. Showing so you do virtually no sanding etc., has made mudding so much easier and enjoyable. I absolutely love mudding…I’m a DYI guy and have done basements etc, and everyone has been happy…but i do it for the fun and the experience and do not charge anyone. I love doing it, and it all results from you. You are the best…and you know it when all your viewers stand with you. When you make a video…i stop what I’m doing😂. Enjoy your time with your daughter and children…they grow up way too too fast. Take care Ben…and look forward to the next one. Thank you for all the hard work you shared with us all, and all the time you took away from your family to make it all happen.
:)❤️
Ben, I have no idea how many women watch your videos, but I am one of them. As an engineer, I tend to be very particular about recognizing high quality workmanship and you are the best. I began watching your channel over three years ago and learned enough to complete both minor and major drywall repairs throughout my 50-year-old house. I renovated the bathrooms and completed some renovations in my kitchen. I also successfully skim coated every ceiling and wall in my home by following your instructions. Your professionalism and easy sense of humor are deeply appreciated. Thank you!
I'm glad :)
Thank you!
While you are a fantastic carpenter I originally came here for the Drywaller, your ability to teach is great!
I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I can honestly say they are mostly the reason I can work the mud today. I don’t do it a lot but I want to be able to do a good job when I need to.
Thank you, from another carpenter.
I am an old(er) tile setter of about 40 years experience. More than 30 years doing full kitchen and bath remodels. I've worked many years in most trades and my drywall work is pretty good. And yet, I've picked up some good tips from you and you explain things nicely.
You're the best! Time with your kids is amazing. I am o e that has seriously enjoyed the last few videos. Your commentary is calming and positive attitude is refreshing. Thank YOU..
The need to constantly create content becomes an obsession after a while and takes the fun out of whatever it is you're doing. And editing videos takes hours. When I go out with my drone to shoot videos I spend four or five hours shooting video with the drone and audio from my phone. Then I go home and spend hours synchronizing the audio and video from all the clips before I can even begin to edit the final video. Then I have to proof it, title it, write a description, and pick a thumbnail. It's almost like having another job. A job that pays terrible! :) I feel your pain. It's cool you're learning another language. In high school and college I learned Latin, Spanish, French, a little bit of German, and since I can read Latin I can also read a bit of Italian. I also follow some Brazilian UA-camrs so I practice reading Portuguese. And being in IT I meet a lot of people from other countries so I always try to greet them in their native languages. I can at least say good day in Korean, a couple different Indian dialects, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. Reading Russian is quite challenging. And there's nothing more important than spending time with your children, teaching them things, watching them grow into adults. I'm now remodeling the basement for one of my daughters and her husband to stay. They're having their first child and need to save money. So more work for me! But it's worth it.
Long comment here, get a snack. I came across your channel during Covid because the plumbing inside my wall had to be replaced, and it cost way more than the estimate so I decided to do the plaster repair myself. I watched a handful of your videos and got the job done and I’m really happy with it. I continued watching your videos even though I no longer needed to do any more work, and I continued watching because of you yourself. I even shared you with family members and friends because your work brings me that much joy. It’s incredibly gratifying to see somebody be really good at something, and humorous about imperfections, and honest. It’s motivating, I want to be better at what I do because I see how good you are. It’s very clear you take pride in your work, you aren’t just another influencer out there scrambling to make a quick buck on something you barely dabble in. What you do is art, and watching you work is legitimately mesmerizing. It’s easy to look back and wonder if you should’ve done something differently, but the way you’ve run your channel is what you felt best resonated with you at the time and what you were comfortable being. If you wanna do things differently now, there’s no shame in that. But at the same time, it’s totally cool for you to do whatever is best for your own well-being and your family. Your life shouldn’t be at the mercy of a bunch of strangers on the Internet who are watching your videos to add value to their own life. You’re an artist, not a robot. I’m fairly confident anybody here who’s watched even just one or two of your videos is better for it, and if anybody were to be upset about how you choose to run your own channel, they really aren’t somebody you should be worried about pleasing. I enjoy watching your channel because you seem to be very straightforward, the gimmicky ‘click on my videos’ marketing stuff is annoying to me. Catchy titles and thumbnails are silly IMO, but i suppose there’s a point to it all.
Anyway, what I’m trying to say is we like your content and we like you. Your health and happiness is important and you don’t need to explain yourself to us if you don’t want to, you also don’t have to keep doing videos if your spirit isn’t in it (we’d miss you, but it’s not about us). You do you Ben, we appreciate everything you’ve given. Anyone who doesn’t isn’t worth considering.
Best drywall, finish trim channel on UA-cam!
I didn't realize how stressful UA-cam production is, thank you very much for explaining that. I've watched so many of your videos and they've definitely helped and improved my skills, you make it look effortless thank you so much for all that you do!
Spot-on, Ben. I was so incredibly fortunate to be able to work from home for the past 13 years, being there for my wife and kids. I totally get where you're coming from. I couldn't imagine trying to divide any of my attention while spending time with my kids. I don't think you will, but don't feel guilty for not putting out content. We'll all be here when and if you find the time, lol! Now if only you had some handy videos on diy hvac repair... rofl (in the middle of replacing a TXV on my circa 2004 AC system)
Thanks for helping me learn the right way to finish my drywall. It turned out great.
Happy Trails.
Lowell
Ben, I'm 58 years old & I have been in construction since I was 15 years old. I'm a High End Finish Carpenter/Woodworker. I really enjoy your videos! I tell people all of the time, that you are never too old to learn something new! I have learned a lot of good skills from your videos, that I have added to my bag of tricks of the trades! I'm alwaays telling the new guys that are getting into the trades to watch your videos! Ben keep doing your videos, God bless you & your family & have a wonderful & blessed day!
Hi Ben, this is Peter. I have been seeing your videos for a while since last couple years. It has helped me to understand the construction information a lot. Specifically on carpentry areas. Thanks very much. I am living in Abbotsford. Work at Vancouver area most of the time. And I am from China. I hope I can learn more English and construction from you and I can help you learn some mandarin at the same time.
I learned a lot about spackling from you, keep up the good work.
I think we all can completely understand and agree that not taking up your precious time when you're working with your daughter to film a bunch of it is something that all of us would value I personally do not have children yet but I can completely understand based off of what you've said why that would be important to do. Absolutely love your channel and all that I've learned from you I recently got a carpenter's apprenticeship and one of the first things I asked my co-worker who's a few years younger and ask me for UA-cam suggestions on where to learn skills when I brought up your channel he had already found it which I found to be quite awesome since he only recently moved to Vancouver. Thanks for all of the great videos and all of the time you put into them 🤝🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you Curtis!
hey ben, sustainable trumps all, make whatever content fulfills that!
I love this guys approach to life. Watching his videos is better than anxiety medication.
Thank You! Your back-catalog of vids will continue to help loads of people, li,e me. I hole tnat they continue to earn you some you tune money. Have fun!
My man, I'm a fellow Canadian on the other side of the country and I stumbled upon your videos whilst doing some patch work in my house. Admittedly I'm not here every week, but when the algorithm is favorable, I'll catch up. I also have a whack of kids and I am in awe of you being able to juggle everything, it's hard, but seeing dudes like you making it work is inspiring.
Hey Ben, I don't think I ever came back to thank you. With you and HomeRenovision I was able to completely refinish my 600 sqft basement in NY. It took a while and lots of trips to the hardware store, and although that's the last time I'll ever skim coat a ceiling, the results were totally worth it. The only downside is that now I can't stop seeing blemishes in other people's walls...
Thank you for your videos which have help to improve my mudding and taping. Enjoy the time with your daughter 😊
Thank you for taking your time to do these videos, they're greatly appreciated. I've been in construction probably a few years longer than you've been alive and I still learn things from your post also you're a joy to watch and listen to. The respect and sense of responsibility that you show for your family shows through in your work. I hope you continue with the post and you and your family have a blessed life.
Thank you!!!🙏
Your Mandarin skills are amazing!
Thanks for this video. I enjoy seeing anything from you. Feels like I get to hang out with you. God bless!
The grammar is a little off, but the pronunciation is pretty good! And Chinese is the most forgiving language for grammar so I wouldn't sweat it. Doing great!
Seeing a youngster teaching some of this craft could help inspire a bunch of aimless youth who have been steered away from the trades towards the crowded STEM fields.
I want to thank you, your video helped me a lot. I have to admit I am a watcher that never hits the like button.
Just a thought. Your daughter might enjoy the memories of you teaching her as some of what you have created and together create for when you are gone with a few vids. I got back into Hot Wheels with my now 7 year old grandson and created a you tube channel Hot Wheels Head to Head Racing channel to do together, and to have something he can look back at when I'm gone and cherish some more great memories. What you do here is so helpful and teaching your daughter as bits and pieces of content and seeing her progress would be fun to see. As the rest of us are trying to progress watching and learning from your videos as well. Just a thought...
I appreciate your videos so much, and learned a ton from you.
I liked you right away, and I couldn't put my finger on it until you mentioned skateboarding. I thought ah, he's a GenX skater like me, that's why. (OK, was more of a poser than a skater, but I can still do a kickflip)
It's avec 'aiii'. Lol. Thanks for your videos and for your nice personality.
I have never attended a Q & A, on any of the many sites I follow.
This is an Excellent Site , one of the very best on UA-cam.
Let your mind be still, the answers will come. If hesitating to do a Q&A. tells me it may not go smoothly for you.
Your videos are so good, so detailed,
not sure what folks need to ask.
Be yourself, follow your heart ,,
and Have Fun !!!
Both my boys learned the trades from me, grew up in the workshop ,
very little they cannot do or learn fast , both engineers now ,,
Time Well Spent
I’m halfway through the comments and no has asked anything sooooo….😂
@@vancouvercarpenter It is crucial you be thoughful and careful,
especially with a family member involved in your UA-cam exposure ,,
Our kids were Never Exposed,
helped make them wonderful human beings ,,
Deaaaammmn, you chose Mandarin? Hahahah! That must be a challenge!
Hey Ben, iv been watching your channel off and on for a while and enjoy your content you make every informative videos. Just an idea for more content, not sure it's something you would be interested in or think it would work for you. Recently I and been watching a channel cutting edge engineering, yes it's completely unrelated to vancouver drywallers content but after a month or so of watching that channel I had a realization. I usually watch it before bed as I am laying there. It's pretty much just a man doing ASMR. The way it is edited with the sounds as they are speeding up the video and most of it is just him working with pauses now and again to talk about what he is doing. Mainly his franna crane project is what i have been watching I think to just see the progress on the project but I could see something like that maybe working for you too. I dunno. Just a thought.
Also don't recorded the time with your daughter for youtube, maby for tour own memories but not for here. You don't want the time you spend with your kids to be taken over by creating content
Cheers from a fan over on vancouver island
Yup. I like Mandarin Oranges too.
You rock dude!! 🤟🤟🤟 can confirm. UA-cam is hard 😩😩😩
Great video. Always enjoy your channel even though I watch off and on mostly due to my own projects. Thank you very much for all the helpful content. It has really been useful to me.
Je parle Français en peu. Lol 5 years in school. Jr/Sr HS. Not college. Hahahha
5:20. If you’re in the US it’s English and Spanish. So many immigrants coming in the last few years and no one learns English.
Oh & I saw these last few videos ‘cos I came back for a refresher just a couple of days ago & now I’m commenting while waiting finally for my first big taping job to dry!
spanish is another really good one .
If I lived in the US I would learn Spanish for sure.
1:55 She’s the Girl that shares your Beautiful Smile.
Love that she doesn’t totally hate the trade! Usually kids never want to go into what they’re parents line of work
@@priceandpride
I no longer know if a past friend is still alive.
Life scatters us everywhere.
She despised her Mother so much, she hand painted on blanks of Limoges china.
Her mother having little spare time as she was a RN.
Had a kiln furnace in her basement, of the home she inherited.
From her mom and it just sat.
So, many throw so many wonderful talents, and arts away.
Personally, I would have loved to been taught by a true artisan.
It’s always astounded me.
Ben would be the perfect Dad and Teacher.
She’s into it.
I saw your daughter a ways back, she was helping you install "old wood" on a wall, and SHE taught YOU how to safely hold an electric cord over her shoulder. That was nice! I wish her all the best in her (seemingly most likely) carreer!
Hope your kids can learn with you they will thank you later in life I’m sure
Didn't see the previous video, but enjoyed this one
Big Ben!👏👏👏👏👏
No Ben, thank you good sir.
You are very welcome sir! Wish every trade had a UA-camr with your presentation, either that or you just start working the other trades 😅
Glad to see you happy with the results of your last video. Keep going!
Oh, and don't film your daughter. Keep that time with her as you already do - sacred.
This was lovely! ❤
Your Tutorials were really helpful. I wasn't able to find anything useful in my lang.
Hey Ben,I have been subscribed to your channel for years. I have learned so much from watching them. I probably have watched most all of your videos. I have never before commented on any of them, I just soaked up the information and tried to incorporate it while doing my own drywall work. The last video I watched spoke to me because you talked about how doing un sponsored videos have been your style because you believe that your content is what you want your viewers and subscribers to see and not have it interrupted with sponsor adds. I think this is admirable however, it surprised me to also here that this choice has cost you considerable earnings over the years. you mentioned that as of yet, you and your family dont own a home. i think this is a little sad. Im not saying this in a hurt full manner. you mentioned that making this choice left considerable money on the table. I just wanted to say that even if your videos were sponsored. I would continue to watch all of them. i appreciate the honest content and info that you provide. Should you decide to ever go down that road, I would like to think that most, if not all of us would continue to watch and follow you. Perhaps with those extra dollars, that house might become a reality. Food for thought. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!!!!
Love your content!
Good for you!
Mandarin!?? Why'd you choose that out of all the languages? Just wondering, no judgement lol
PS- take a break when needed, youll come back rejuvenated. Sure you got big backlog like me 😆
It's the second most commonly spoken language where I live. Like by a lot!
@@vancouvercarpenter ohh wow had no idea, lol that's cool. That's why I learned Spanish here in California 😆👍
Thank you
I can't find the original video you are referring to. would love to see it. it isn't on the recent videos in your library. I think you were weighing the value of UA-cam to your viewers, society, your family, you, and perhaps your dog. I live in NJ and the tradespeople here are friggin ridiculous expensive. they are all looking for 1200+ dollar paydays. I had a plumber quote me 10,500 bucks for a 2-1/2 day rough-in to an existing main soil pipe for 7 water using appliances which the boss master plumber would hand to his junior guys and he expected to require 2 workers (plumbing mechanic and a go-for dude). All in 40 man-hours of work equating to 250pp/ph supplies my extra. or 300 dollars to install a ceiling fan in an existing electrical box, or 3200 to tape and spackle 18 sheets already hung, simply madness. and it is infuriating because most of us American work for a modest job making a modest living and these tradespeople gauge and gauge. So to your videos ... thank the blessed lord you enable we working people to say no way to these expensive tradespeople. Really, your videos save hundreds of thousands of people thousands of dollars every year ... lets say 200,000 people per year feel emboldened by your tutorials to do the work themselves that would cost 1000 dollars. ... that is 200,000,000 dollars that you have saved the hard working homeowner. 200mm bucks. or amp it up with 630k subscribers ... if 2/3 do a DIY job which saves them 1000 bucks that brings it to 400mm. That is big time help for us all. or maybe you help someone build a business which feeds his family.
we all cannot thank you enough.
👍👍👍👍
Where is the video you're referring to?