Ken you helped us thru everything from COVID to forecasting construction prices. Your calm demeanor, drone shots, E bikes, and local tours proves you are much more than just a how to video. That’s for the ride brother.
It's been such a pleasure watching you guys, Ken. I need a garage, and I feel like I could do it myself from watching your builds so many times. Now go have some fun! Retirement can be terrific.
The Bob Ross of garage building. It is an absolute joy to have watched so many of these programs. So well done. Thank you for everything Ken! Amazing work!
Congratulations Ken ! I was able to build a 24x24 garage with no prior experience just from watching your videos. Not only have you saved me a ton of money but I've gained a wealth of knowledge from you and your crew as well. Best of luck in your next journey.
Nice job. I'm 66 work in a factory set in the parking lot every morning and watch your videos. Can't wait to see your next build. Best of luck, God bless you.
Smiling! I know what you are talking about sir. I am soon to turn 74 and I have about 3 or 4 hours of work in me now days before I have to quit, then the hurt starts. Seems as long as I keep going it's not bad but if I quit for food, I probably not going to start till the next day. Big Smile! Out of high school I was 6 feet 1/4 inch, now I am 5' 10.5" Psalm 91:16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
hard to make this move , I made the move a year ago . You are bored at first but then all of a sudden you are so busy doing life fun things and you realize life goes on.
I found you late in your business, but you ended up being the impetus for the wife and I (63 & 66) to build our own home here in upstate NY. Following your basic techniques we were able to frame, dry in and are now wrapping up the interior. It's been amazing to see my wife dive in to working with all of the power tools, learn how to do whatever she needs to make a project happen (she's built all of our furniture, bifold doors and one bathroom door so far) and become proficient with them all. (I dread going into a hardware store now because she's worse than me for picking up a cart full of new tools.). I wish you all the best as you go forward and hope that one day soon, we'll be taking a trip your way since we're almost neighbors. If we do, Maybe we can drop by for a quick meet. Again, thanks for being such a huge inspiration to so many like us!
Get Chad and Dan over to your place for lunch at a table and go over with some of your builds over the years….i recall Lumnah Acres (their home, workshop, and barn) and the lake home with the difficulty in those special windows. It would be nice to see the three of you before you 3 are no longer “on the job together “. All the best, thanks for the good times, and power on! 🙏😊
This is really exciting news Ken. While the garages were essential, and you built some beautiful structures, it's time to explore some alternatives. The Dutch doors were adorable. Nice work there. Looking forward to the greenhouse build!
I can understand, I just turned 70. You have been so welcomed in our home. You will be dearly missed. Looking forward to your new ventures. Joe, Concord NH
I came for one garage build and stayed for a lifetime. I wasn’t just watching you swing a hammer, it was like I was at hammer school. Cool calm and collected. I learned some tips and tricks. So, thank you:-)
Ken congratulations on your new life adventure! I always enjoyed watching you building with Al and Gina on their homestead! That last barn was awesome! 😊👍💕💕💕
So glad we got you to build our saltbox garage in 2019 and renovate our basement in Sugar Hill NH. Best wishes and God’s blessing for the future of you all. Romans 10:9,10. Thank you, Ed and Deb
In the 70's my dad, my brother in law and I made a fifth wheel camper in the garage. We had purchased a frame from a manufacturer in Indiana. We built the floor and the sides and back in the garage. The portion that goes over the hitch was built as two pieces separately and keyed to interface with the sides. When we were ready we rolled out the assembled pieces from the garage on low rollers and jacked it up. Once in the air we backed the frame under. Once that was secured we set the pieces over the hitch and quickly assembled the roof. We had it out of the garage and assembled in one day. We used aluminum siding that we purchased from a local camper builder and got it water tight in a couple of days. I pulled it from Minnesota to Yellowstone in 75. That was the last camper we built. We had previously built two bumper pull trailers and two slide in campers for pickups.
Congrats Ken!! I’m 67, retired 7 years ago after getting laid off after a serious health scare, and loving every minute of retirement! Super busy with what I do for kids with cancer and my own 5 grandkids Enjoy your next chapter! Decals on trailer come off easy with a heat gun!!
You need magnet signs that just say "RETIRED" to cover up your old business info on your truck. Also you should ship lap the interior of the playhouses. Maybe add a solar powered interior light to really bring it to the next level.
We're going to stick with you. My Family and friends here in south Florida. We all are in construction and ❤love your channel. My 97 y/o Mom watches too.We envy you, as we remember the days of when no building codes existed here And your style of construction is the way we all learned when we were just young lads entering the trades in the mid 70's. Wishing you the best! I've a similar trailer parked on my property in northern NH. You may have to update the axle. Snowmobiles are lightweight compared to the playhouse, just saying. You'll figure it out ❤
Ken, whether you're building a garage, reviewing ebikes or just brushing your dog, I enjoy all of your content. I wish you all the best on this next chapter of life.
I’m not going anywhere. I’ll still be watching all of your channels. It’s been wonderful with the garages but you felt it was time and I respect that. Best of luck to you in all your new endeavors.
Ken: As an octogenarian, I retired years ago from a career in corporate finance, and with the inspiration of you, Al Lumnah, Norm Abram and others took up woodworking as a hobby which developed into a passion. I've built a small barn to house my tools, as well as furniture grade cabinets & other items for my children and grandchildren. Thank you.
maybe the next step can be to mass produce storage sheds ???? like ,Martin,brand sheds??? personal onsite storage and avoid having to leave home to go to your storage unit?
You earned your retirement (of sorts) , Ken. Hard working, honest, friendly, family man. I am 73 and was still working on our two story house roof a few weeks ago getting it ready to sell.( we built it ourselves , 3000 sq ft, and it sold this week) Our bodies just get to the point where we can get injured just doing the things we used to do daily. Al Lumnah sure was a lucky man to use your talents just as you were tapering off your tough schedule. Good luck and good health in the future and may God bless you and your family. LOVE your channel.
The injuries leave their mark, and the body doesnt recover like it used to. Thanks for all the hints, and shortcuts thru the years. Youre an excellent teacher. Theres a retirement adjustment, but give it a little time. Best wishes! 👍👍
Hi Ken, I retired 2 years ago as an electrical engineer designing Flight Simulators. I'm 71 now, and I build wooden cars for the USMC Toys for Tots program. I build 250 last year. Retirement is great... Love watching your videos... Bill Rotundo
If you find you have a lot of time on your hands once you have retired, consider building a small boat for fishing, etc. You have a lot of tools you'll need and you know how to use them. There are lots of boat building videos on CZcams where you can learn how to build small boats, and you can buy plans and/or boat kits, just look around on the Internet. You will also probably want to build a cabin in the woods with a nearby lake. Greenhouse, yeah that might be nice if you and/or your wife are into gardening or food production. Well, enjoy your retirement. We will miss your videos.
Just a thought. On the bed of your new trailer adding 4 or 5 rollers across the bed will save a lot of time and head ache loading and unloading your buildings. It is a lot easier to roll something than to drag it. I've found by rolling something 1 can do the work of 2 or 3 enjoy watching you work and the people with you make it easy. Best be yours in the future
I will be around as long as you have a channel. I'm going to enjoy more train videos and the small building videos. Best of luck to you and your family.
Ken, I'm just starting my small construction company. I'm 55 years old. I am retiring from public education and am excited for my next life. You have taught me much about the business and I've replicated some of your techniques. There is so much noise going on in the world of CZcams but you stand out. Well done. From Cheboygan, Michigan where I'll be weatherizing low income homes, I thank you. Well done. Well done.
I knew this was your last garage building year based upon some comments you made in the last few videos. This is great for you! I think you will find that you'll be busier than ever. I retired in 2000 and got involved with so many different activities that I wondered how did I ever work a 40 hour workweek and still get everything else done? It's a matter of pacing yourself as you age and shrink. Lol I'll still be watching your new adventures as mine are slowing down. Good luck Ken.
Ah, man! I was going to beg you to do a garage in NH when we move there in a couple years but that ship has sailed! Granted you would not have but it was a nice dream. Best garage videos in the world were done by you so thank you very much. Not quite as bad as the Beatles breaking up but close!
Good for you Ken. I "semi-retired" about 2 years ago at 66 years old after 45 years of employment and am loving every minute of it. I understand the aches and pains that come along with pushing 70 years old. At least we are still above ground 🙂. Best wishes to you.
Enjoy your next step in this life Brother, you've certainly earned it. Your a perfectionist and the work you do with wood is above all the rest and everyone on here that has made a comment will back me up when i say we've all enjoyed your videos on these garage builds. Your a good man Ken and we look forward to whatever you do.
🏠 Looking forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for you in your retirement!!! We’re here for the duration, Ken! My husband and I enjoy your content, regardless of what you’re up to! Any thought to selling copies of the building package and plans, as you put the smaller projects together?! ❤️🙏❤️
Congratulations on your retirement. I retired at age 63 1/2. I now just turned 85. Did not see much difference in life style. Kids and grandkids still say , you have nothing to do, give us a hand. Life is great. Love your videos.
Time for retirement comes to us all at a given point in our lives.. Glad to see you have reasonable good health, so it's a good time for it.. Happy to hear Chad and Dan will be doing well on their own.. Good luck in your future projects.. will be here to see it all...
Construction is a young man’s game. You have done a great job. 40 years is a great career. Your such a good man anyone would enjoy working with you. Customers and employees. Good luck. Retirement is Grand.
I'm sure I speak for many of your followers Ken but I ain't going anywhere! While I'd understand if you just went off and lived life on your own terms, I am GLAD you're hanging around the tube! You are without doubt, the kindest soul running a channel.Thank you for all you do!
I discovered you Ken several years ago and you were one of the first subscriptions after I got a smart TV. Enjoyed all the building and commentary. I wish I lived in your area to have had an opportunity to have you build a garage for me. Will keep watching and best of luck in the future.🎉🍻
Setting up the greenhouse inside and also all the tools being set up in the garage made me think a change might be coming. Enjoy the next chapter🔨👍🙂👍! Life will be a lot less complicated now. Sky high building material costs for a number of years had to be pretty irritating! You'll still will be dealing with that but on a much smaller scale. Do a video of the nail gun rebuild if you get to it. Facebook Market Place and Craigslist might be a place to advertise your Playhouses, Greenhouses and Chicken Coops.
My financial planner has a saying about retirement. He says there is the go go phase, the slow go phase, and the no go phase. The thinking is do your travel and stuff you enjoy early when healthy. This Chanel is “ Perfect”
Exactly retired 2009 wife and I traveled all over the U.S. including Canda and Alaska but as I always said after you reach 75 you enter slow go phase I don't want to leave my zip code now!
You have taught me a lot about building sheds which can be converted into a small home. Thank you for your expertise. Welcome to the retirement community.
Ken, you may be out of garage business but your still a builder! At 71 also i understand your need to slow down. I had guessed this months ago! In past years your shop was stuffed with every thing for your next seasons builds. Looking forward to your greenhouse build!!!
Congratulations on this new transition! You can take pride in having taught your employees, and all of us on CZcams, so much about building things. And of course you can also take pride in having provided a quality projects to so many customers. In a work full of people who complain about their job and about work your attitude has always been refreshing.
Good luck Ken! I've watched your videos for the last 4 years or so. Best of luck, there's no reason you can't cultivate perhaps a slightly different audience. Smaller buildings and "basic knowledge of construction / framing" is a gold mine. There's too few opportunities for younger generations to learn how to build. Your following materials pricing was a great asset to understand aspects of cost. I'll be looking forward to the greenhouse project.
I've only been watching since May or June of 2023 but it has been an excellent learning experience for me. I'm not a total novice because I've built my last 3 homes, a steel Arch bldg.(80x40) since 1985 and am 1/2 way thru building my dream wood working shop (20x28 with a 350 sq. ft. 2nd story. You have given me several excellent tips and have shown me that perfection is in the small details. I will miss your garage building - a lot. What a great career you have had!
Just retired as well and our years are the same. I have enjoyed watching your videos and showing them to construction students at the trade school I taught at for the past few years. Thank you for having a channel that has integrity, character, and the English language without "F" bombs so I actually could show it to high school students. May your retirement years be full of joy and laughter.
I’ve really enjoyed watching your garage build videos and just hearing you talking about the builds. Congratulations on your semi retirement. Good luck with your new ventures.
I started thinking about building a new garage about a year ago and had never built anything in my life. I stumbled upon your page and became hooked on them. They were so informative and almost therapeutic. I was able to build a new 22x24 garage this fall with the help of my dad and some friends. I don't think I ever would've thought about doing it without the help of your videos. Enjoy life's new adventures!
I came across your channel when you did the Lumnah's workshop in 2023. Congrats on your retirement/change of focus. I, too, did a similar change in 2011, retiring from teaching after 30 years when I reached 55. I was a man with a plan. Since then I have worked in church music ministry in different capacities. PT jobs, subbing, a FT ministry for 4 years, and am playing at a church I went to to sub 50 months ago and was offered a PT position there, which I am still doing. When I retired from teaching, everyone thought I would just sit on my kiester. I golfed a lot the first two summers, but then I took up kayaking. I've also renewed my love of bicycling and bought a mountain Ebike last fall. More adventures awaiting this 68 year old!
Good call, Ken! i'll be 69 in April and last Dec. 15 I retired after 52 years in the restaurant business. Now I can watch all the CZcams I want and your content is on the top of my playlist! Thanks for sharing it!
A momentous day that I knew must be coming, the passing of the torch. Too bad Chad and Dan couldn't have been part of this video. I'm glad to see you're thinking about your health and well-being. It has been fun watching you guys do your thing, and thanks for the journey so far. It will be interesting to see what you're up to next.
It's good to leave the big projects to the young ones and move on to retirement. And keep busy with the smaller builds for your movement and health. Staying active after retirement is key to your longevity, moving lumber around and eating a high protein low carb meals will feed your muscles. And keep you strong in the future. I will continue to watch you as you move on to the next phase. Good luck and congratulations.
Hello Ken, Sam here from Hamilton Ontario, Canada. It's been a joy as well as educational watching your builds the last couple of years. I 've been renovating kitchens and bathrooms for close to 30 years and I feel that you can never stop acquiring knowledge. Wishing you the best in the future and will continue to look forward to your projects you may have in store.
Good day ken I hope you will have a good time in your life and just take slow as 65 now it nice to just get out and sit to have coffee and look at sun. Thank you for all the years you help all the people. from Kitchener Ontario Canada
Dear Ken], I hope this message finds you well. I've been an avid follower of your carpentry videos, and your expertise has been truly inspiring to me. It's disheartening to hear that you're stepping back due to age, but I want to express my deepest gratitude for the wealth of knowledge and skills you've shared with the community. Your dedication to your craft has not only informed but also motivated many, including myself, to delve into the world of carpentry. As you embark on this new chapter in your life, I want to extend my sincerest best wishes. May your days be filled with joy, relaxation, and the fulfillment of new passions. Your legacy in the carpentry community will undoubtedly live on, and I'm grateful to have been a part of your audience. Thank you for the incredible journey you've taken us on. Wishing you all the happiness and success in your future endeavors.
You have been a pure joy to watch Ken. I started following you when you helped Al and Gina with their building project. I wish you all the best and blessings to you and your family.
Congratulations with entering your next phase in life. It is good to know that you are not retiring in the traditional sense of the word but rather moving to new adventures. Ken, you have the heart of a teacher so I was wondering if you've ever considered teaching at a trade school. It is my opinion, but I think that you would be great at it.
Ken and crew, it’s been a great learning experience watching and learning fundamental construction in garages and houses. I will stay on board watching your play house chapter. Thank you again!
Congrats Ken, I’m 69 and been retired for 4 years and I’m loving it, I’m busier now that I was when I was working. The big difference is now I do everything on my timeline !!!!! I think the new direction of your channel will be a wide arrangement of more DIY projects, I’ll be with you forever, thanks for all you did for us and may God watch over you and your family, including Dan, see you at the next video.
I turned 62 in 2020 during that horrible imported virus. Having been shellacked with other health concerns it was time to retire, just couldn't do the job anymore. Glad you hung in there as long as you could, Ken. I've enjoyed your building videos, watching you, Chad and Dan (and others like your Daughter Lauren among them) over the last several years. Great opportunity to do just what you're doing, at your own pace without customer deadlines hanging over you. You keep building, I'll keep watching (the trains too are enjoyable, please finish that station already, will ya). Thanks for the content.
Good luck to all you guys. Ken is time to enjoy the family full time and Life too. The Lord already has a plan for you, you'll see. I will keep on watching your videos I really enjoy them.
Thanks for all the informative entertainment you have provided to my wife and me (and the tens-of-thousands of others). I didn't discover your videos until 2020 but have watched and enjoyed at least 99.5% of your archive and 100% of your recent 3-year production. I am now 75 and still doing DIY and have adopted many of your framing techniques, etc. Best wishes in your next chapter! We sure hope you will continue video production in future projects as we enjoy your presentation style as much as your construction! May God Bless you always!
We're really glad you continued to produce video of your 'new' activities. Have loved watching every one of them and have generated some project activities (on a small scale) for me to engage in. Just watched your drone videos of the terrible flooding from the aftermath of Beryl. Terrible.
As much as I hate to see you stop the build videos of larger buildings, I very much will be waiting or you next builds. Not only on this channel, but on your train, and maybe a few more on your travel channel. My wife and I retired in our early 60's and loved every minute of it. We have traveled to all 50 states and all the Canadian Provence's and one Territory. We are now both in our late 70's, I am 78. My body doesn't seem to want to cooperate with me anymore. Glad I did what we did. Good luck and God Bless. P. S I sent a link on your train channel to a great catalog for you ventures in the train world.
Dear Ken, Congratulations on your semi-retirement! I wanted to thank you for the dedication and thoughtfulness you've poured into your videos. Allow me to share a bit of my own journey: at 32 years old I've spent my entire career at a desk job with no prior experience in construction. I had an old, rotting barn on my property that seriously needed renovation. Serendipitously, I discovered your channel around December 2022 and spent the winter watching nearly every video. Your videos provided so much knowledge that I had the confidence to demo and rebuild my barn beginning spring 2023. With a little help from friends, I'm thrilled to report that my project is nearing completion, with the metal roof installed just a week and a half ago. I faithfully applied all the methods and techniques you shared, from concrete work to framing to roofing. Your videos became a cathartic routine for me, and although I'll miss the garage builds, I can genuinely say that no one has ever taught me as much as you have. For this, I am eternally grateful. I eagerly anticipate your future videos, whatever exciting endeavors you undertake. May God bless you and your family. -Josh from NJ
Love hearing these stories of how Ken's videos helped to inspire others! Would love to see pictures of the project! Sounds like quite an accomplishment!!!
Want to let you know, your videos were the inspiration for me to build my own shop. 24x28. I saved a ton off money and it’s all because of you, so if your ever in PA, I owe you a beer.
As a long term DIY'r, I always enjoy & learn much from your videos! Congrats on retirement and I wish you good health & many years of enjoyment! I've been retired now for 12 yrs and it never seems to be enough hours in the day....doing what I like to do! ... For those who buy your sheds dropped off in driveway, using 3 lengths of 4" PV pipe makes it easy work to roll them around to where you want to place it without messing up the lawn....I hitch it up to my lawn tractor and every 6'-7' slide in the 3rd pipe, nursing it along to where I want to place it.
Great little playhouse, Ken. Just a wee bit taller and it would also make a great potting shed or a craft room...so many applications for that style. Thanks for sharing and I wish you good luck on this new adventure. Have a Blessed day.
Congratulations. Well deserved. However, as someone who comes from a woodworking family I imagine you will still have your hands on the hammer, in the glue, and tinkering with things. Blessings from Richmond, Va.
You are a True Gentleman. A Master Craftsman. Enjoy your retirement you absolutely deserve it. From the UK
Thank you kindly
Ken you helped us thru everything from COVID to forecasting construction prices.
Your calm demeanor, drone shots, E bikes, and local tours proves you are much more than just a how to video.
That’s for the ride brother.
Thanks and it will still be lots more videos coming out just a different style and direction
Hear hear!
It's been such a pleasure watching you guys, Ken. I need a garage, and I feel like I could do it myself from watching your builds so many times. Now go have some fun! Retirement can be terrific.
Thanks I hope so
The Bob Ross of garage building. It is an absolute joy to have watched so many of these programs. So well done. Thank you for everything Ken! Amazing work!
Glad you enjoyed it
Congratulations Ken ! I was able to build a 24x24 garage with no prior experience just from watching your videos. Not only have you saved me a ton of money but I've gained a wealth of knowledge from you and your crew as well. Best of luck in your next journey.
We will definitely miss the garage builds and seeing all three of you guys together and look forward to your shed builds.
Thanks
Retired 3 years ago, I'm now 71 and enjoying every minute. Good luck Ken. Mike from Maine.
Same here 70 retired 2 years ago.
Nice job. I'm 66 work in a factory set in the parking lot every morning and watch your videos. Can't wait to see your next build. Best of luck, God bless you.
Very cool! Thanks
Smiling!
I know what you are talking about sir. I am soon to turn 74 and I have about 3 or 4 hours of work in me now days before I have to quit, then the hurt starts. Seems as long as I keep going it's not bad but if I quit for food, I probably not going to start till the next day. Big Smile!
Out of high school I was 6 feet 1/4 inch, now I am 5' 10.5"
Psalm 91:16
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
Haha yes. Nice bible verse
Time marches on Ken…and we’ll march with you!!
Congratulations!!
Prayers for Dan and Chad!!
hard to make this move , I made the move a year ago . You are bored at first but then all of a sudden you are so busy doing life fun things and you realize life goes on.
Thanks
Well Ken, Good luck with the new job errrr I mean retirement. Really enjoyed your builds over the past few years.
Thanks 👍
I found you late in your business, but you ended up being the impetus for the wife and I (63 & 66) to build our own home here in upstate NY. Following your basic techniques we were able to frame, dry in and are now wrapping up the interior. It's been amazing to see my wife dive in to working with all of the power tools, learn how to do whatever she needs to make a project happen (she's built all of our furniture, bifold doors and one bathroom door so far) and become proficient with them all. (I dread going into a hardware store now because she's worse than me for picking up a cart full of new tools.). I wish you all the best as you go forward and hope that one day soon, we'll be taking a trip your way since we're almost neighbors. If we do, Maybe we can drop by for a quick meet. Again, thanks for being such a huge inspiration to so many like us!
Get Chad and Dan over to your place for lunch at a table and go over with some of your builds over the years….i recall Lumnah Acres (their home, workshop, and barn) and the lake home with the difficulty in those special windows. It would be nice to see the three of you before you 3 are no longer “on the job together “. All the best, thanks for the good times, and power on! 🙏😊
Yes, very good idea!!!
This is really exciting news Ken. While the garages were essential, and you built some beautiful structures, it's time to explore some alternatives.
The Dutch doors were adorable. Nice work there. Looking forward to the greenhouse build!
I can understand, I just turned 70. You have been so welcomed in our home. You will be dearly missed. Looking forward to your new ventures. Joe, Concord NH
I came for one garage build and stayed for a lifetime.
I wasn’t just watching you swing a hammer, it was like I was at hammer school. Cool calm and collected. I learned some tips and tricks.
So, thank you:-)
Nice thanks for watching
Ken congratulations on your new life adventure! I always enjoyed watching you building with Al and Gina on their homestead! That last barn was awesome! 😊👍💕💕💕
Thanks so much
Wow. End of an era. You should repost some of your favorite garage builds from years ago. The builds deserve some more views.
Thanks
So glad we got you to build our saltbox garage in 2019 and renovate our basement in Sugar Hill NH. Best wishes and God’s blessing for the future of you all. Romans 10:9,10. Thank you, Ed and Deb
In the 70's my dad, my brother in law and I made a fifth wheel camper in the garage. We had purchased a frame from a manufacturer in Indiana. We built the floor and the sides and back in the garage. The portion that goes over the hitch was built as two pieces separately and keyed to interface with the sides. When we were ready we rolled out the assembled pieces from the garage on low rollers and jacked it up. Once in the air we backed the frame under. Once that was secured we set the pieces over the hitch and quickly assembled the roof. We had it out of the garage and assembled in one day. We used aluminum siding that we purchased from a local camper builder and got it water tight in a couple of days. I pulled it from Minnesota to Yellowstone in 75. That was the last camper we built. We had previously built two bumper pull trailers and two slide in campers for pickups.
Congrats Ken!! I’m 67, retired 7 years ago after getting laid off after a serious health scare, and loving every minute of retirement! Super busy with what I do for kids with cancer and my own 5 grandkids
Enjoy your next chapter!
Decals on trailer come off easy with a heat gun!!
Congrats! Scary, a little, exciting, a lot. My kids tell me "you don't HAVE to do everything" I love making my own timeline!
Yes definitely
You need magnet signs that just say "RETIRED" to cover up your old business info on your truck. Also you should ship lap the interior of the playhouses. Maybe add a solar powered interior light to really bring it to the next level.
Wow thanks
We're going to stick with you. My Family and friends here in south Florida. We all are in construction and ❤love your channel. My 97 y/o Mom watches too.We envy you, as we remember the days of when no building codes existed here And your style of construction is the way we all learned when we were just young lads entering the trades in the mid 70's.
Wishing you the best!
I've a similar trailer parked on my property in northern NH. You may have to update the axle. Snowmobiles are lightweight compared to the playhouse, just saying. You'll figure it out ❤
That’s great thanks
😮OH Ken Congratulations. Such a blessing watching someone doing what they love doing. You did it for 40 years! Your a lucky guy!
Thanks so much
Ken, whether you're building a garage, reviewing ebikes or just brushing your dog, I enjoy all of your content. I wish you all the best on this next chapter of life.
Thanks 👍 I appreciate it
Do it now Ken ! Congratulations on your achievements ! Enjoy this next chapter ! I'll be tagging along for sure.
Thanks so much
I’m not going anywhere. I’ll still be watching all of your channels. It’s been wonderful with the garages but you felt it was time and I respect that. Best of luck to you in all your new endeavors.
Thank you very much
I'm going to miss your garages - but look forward to the future! You make every morning special.
Ken: As an octogenarian, I retired years ago from a career in corporate finance, and with the inspiration of you, Al Lumnah, Norm Abram and others took up woodworking as a hobby which developed into a passion. I've built a small barn to house my tools, as well as furniture grade cabinets & other items for my children and grandchildren. Thank you.
That’s really cool.
maybe the next step can be to mass produce storage sheds ???? like ,Martin,brand sheds??? personal onsite storage and avoid having to leave home to go to your storage unit?
Cool thanks
You earned your retirement (of sorts) , Ken. Hard working, honest, friendly, family man. I am 73 and was still working on our two story house roof a few weeks ago getting it ready to sell.( we built it ourselves , 3000 sq ft, and it sold this week) Our bodies just get to the point where we can get injured just doing the things we used to do daily. Al Lumnah sure was a lucky man to use your talents just as you were tapering off your tough schedule. Good luck and good health in the future and may God bless you and your family. LOVE your channel.
Thanks
The injuries leave their mark, and the body doesnt recover like it used to. Thanks for all the hints, and shortcuts thru the years. Youre an excellent teacher. Theres a retirement adjustment, but give it a little time. Best wishes! 👍👍
Hi Ken, I retired 2 years ago as an electrical engineer designing Flight Simulators. I'm 71 now, and I build wooden cars for the USMC Toys for Tots program. I build 250 last year. Retirement is great... Love watching your videos...
Bill Rotundo
If you find you have a lot of time on your hands once you have retired, consider building a small boat for fishing, etc. You have a lot of tools you'll need and you know how to use them. There are lots of boat building videos on CZcams where you can learn how to build small boats, and you can buy plans and/or boat kits, just look around on the Internet. You will also probably want to build a cabin in the woods with a nearby lake. Greenhouse, yeah that might be nice if you and/or your wife are into gardening or food production. Well, enjoy your retirement. We will miss your videos.
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Just a thought. On the bed of your new trailer adding 4 or 5 rollers across the bed will save a lot of time and head ache loading and unloading your buildings. It is a lot easier to roll something than to drag it. I've found by rolling something 1 can do the work of 2 or 3 enjoy watching you work and the people with you make it easy. Best be yours in the future
I will be around as long as you have a channel. I'm going to enjoy more train videos and the small building videos. Best of luck to you and your family.
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Congratulations Ken. Thanks to you and Essential Craftsman I built my garage all by myself!
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Ken, I'm just starting my small construction company. I'm 55 years old. I am retiring from public education and am excited for my next life. You have taught me much about the business and I've replicated some of your techniques. There is so much noise going on in the world of CZcams but you stand out. Well done. From Cheboygan, Michigan where I'll be weatherizing low income homes, I thank you. Well done. Well done.
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Retired nearly four years ago at fifty four. Good luck to you sir go out and enjoy it!
I knew this was your last garage building year based upon some comments you made in the last few videos. This is great for you! I think you will find that you'll be busier than ever. I retired in 2000 and got involved with so many different activities that I wondered how did I ever work a 40 hour workweek and still get everything else done? It's a matter of pacing yourself as you age and shrink. Lol I'll still be watching your new adventures as mine are slowing down. Good luck Ken.
Ah, man! I was going to beg you to do a garage in NH when we move there in a couple years but that ship has sailed! Granted you would not have but it was a nice dream. Best garage videos in the world were done by you so thank you very much. Not quite as bad as the Beatles breaking up but close!
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Good for you Ken. I "semi-retired" about 2 years ago at 66 years old after 45 years of employment and am loving every minute of it. I understand the aches and pains that come along with pushing 70 years old. At least we are still above ground 🙂. Best wishes to you.
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Enjoy your next step in this life Brother, you've certainly earned it. Your a perfectionist and the work you do with wood is above all the rest and everyone on here that has made a comment will back me up when i say we've all enjoyed your videos on these garage builds. Your a good man Ken and we look forward to whatever you do.
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🏠 Looking forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for you in your retirement!!! We’re here for the duration, Ken! My husband and I enjoy your content, regardless of what you’re up to! Any thought to selling copies of the building package and plans, as you put the smaller projects together?! ❤️🙏❤️
Congratulations on your retirement. I retired at age 63 1/2. I now just turned 85. Did not see much difference in life style. Kids and grandkids still say , you have nothing to do, give us a hand. Life is great. Love your videos.
Time for retirement comes to us all at a given point in our lives.. Glad to see you have reasonable good health, so it's a good time for it.. Happy to hear Chad and Dan will be doing well on their own.. Good luck in your future projects.. will be here to see it all...
Construction is a young man’s game. You have done a great job. 40 years is a great career. Your such a good man anyone would enjoy working with you. Customers and employees. Good luck. Retirement is Grand.
I'm sure I speak for many of your followers Ken but I ain't going anywhere! While I'd understand if you just went off and lived life on your own terms, I am GLAD you're hanging around the tube! You are without doubt, the kindest soul running a channel.Thank you for all you do!
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Absolutely still on for following this next chapter. All the best, Ken!
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I discovered you Ken several years ago and you were one of the first subscriptions after I got a smart TV. Enjoyed all the building and commentary. I wish I lived in your area to have had an opportunity to have you build a garage for me.
Will keep watching and best of luck in the future.🎉🍻
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Setting up the greenhouse inside and also all the tools being set up in the garage made me think a change might be coming. Enjoy the next chapter🔨👍🙂👍! Life will be a lot less complicated now. Sky high building material costs for a number of years had to be pretty irritating! You'll still will be dealing with that but on a much smaller scale. Do a video of the nail gun rebuild if you get to it. Facebook Market Place and Craigslist might be a place to advertise your Playhouses, Greenhouses and Chicken Coops.
Congratulations Ken,well deserved.I retired at 58 while my health was good and it was the best thing I did.
My financial planner has a saying about retirement. He says there is the go go phase, the slow go phase, and the no go phase. The thinking is do your travel and stuff you enjoy early when healthy. This Chanel is “ Perfect”
Exactly retired 2009 wife and I traveled all over the U.S. including Canda and Alaska but as I always said after you reach 75 you enter slow go phase I don't want to leave my zip code now!
You have taught me a lot about building sheds which can be converted into a small home. Thank you for your expertise. Welcome to the retirement community.
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Wishing you good health and happiness in this next chapter of your life! Cheers!
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Ken, you may be out of garage business but your still a builder! At 71 also i understand your need to slow down. I had guessed this months ago! In past years your shop was stuffed with every thing for your next seasons builds. Looking forward to your greenhouse build!!!
Congratulations on this new transition! You can take pride in having taught your employees, and all of us on CZcams, so much about building things.
And of course you can also take pride in having provided a quality projects to so many customers.
In a work full of people who complain about their job and about work your attitude has always been refreshing.
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Good luck Ken! I've watched your videos for the last 4 years or so. Best of luck, there's no reason you can't cultivate perhaps a slightly different audience. Smaller buildings and "basic knowledge of construction / framing" is a gold mine. There's too few opportunities for younger generations to learn how to build. Your following materials pricing was a great asset to understand aspects of cost. I'll be looking forward to the greenhouse project.
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I've only been watching since May or June of 2023 but it has been an excellent learning experience for me. I'm not a total novice because I've built my last 3 homes, a steel Arch bldg.(80x40) since 1985 and am 1/2 way thru building my dream wood working shop (20x28 with a 350 sq. ft. 2nd story. You have given me several excellent tips and have shown me that perfection is in the small details. I will miss your garage building - a lot. What a great career you have had!
Just retired as well and our years are the same. I have enjoyed watching your videos and showing them to construction students at the trade school I taught at for the past few years. Thank you for having a channel that has integrity, character, and the English language without "F" bombs so I actually could show it to high school students. May your retirement years be full of joy and laughter.
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I’ve really enjoyed watching your garage build videos and just hearing you talking about the builds. Congratulations on your semi retirement. Good luck with your new ventures.
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I started thinking about building a new garage about a year ago and had never built anything in my life. I stumbled upon your page and became hooked on them. They were so informative and almost therapeutic. I was able to build a new 22x24 garage this fall with the help of my dad and some friends. I don't think I ever would've thought about doing it without the help of your videos. Enjoy life's new adventures!
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I came across your channel when you did the Lumnah's workshop in 2023. Congrats on your retirement/change of focus. I, too, did a similar change in 2011, retiring from teaching after 30 years when I reached 55. I was a man with a plan. Since then I have worked in church music ministry in different capacities. PT jobs, subbing, a FT ministry for 4 years, and am playing at a church I went to to sub 50 months ago and was offered a PT position there, which I am still doing. When I retired from teaching, everyone thought I would just sit on my kiester. I golfed a lot the first two summers, but then I took up kayaking. I've also renewed my love of bicycling and bought a mountain Ebike last fall. More adventures awaiting this 68 year old!
Teaching isnt a real job, probably got a fat pension like my brother in law did. Slacker job.
Good call, Ken! i'll be 69 in April and last Dec. 15 I retired after 52 years in the restaurant business. Now I can watch all the CZcams I want and your content is on the top of my playlist! Thanks for sharing it!
Congratulations on 40 years of carpentry business and building hundreds of structures!
A momentous day that I knew must be coming, the passing of the torch. Too bad Chad and Dan couldn't have been part of this video. I'm glad to see you're thinking about your health and well-being. It has been fun watching you guys do your thing, and thanks for the journey so far. It will be interesting to see what you're up to next.
Really enjoyed watching your garage builds I will miss that, looking forward to your new content thanks Ken
It's good to leave the big projects to the young ones and move on to retirement. And keep busy with the smaller builds for your movement and health. Staying active after retirement is key to your longevity, moving lumber around and eating a high protein low carb meals will feed your muscles. And keep you strong in the future. I will continue to watch you as you move on to the next phase. Good luck and congratulations.
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Thanks Ken loved watching your builds Good luck in retirement!!PS I will still be watching!
Congrats Ken. Awesome playhouse. I attempted this recently so much respect. Best wishes on this new craft adventure.
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Hello Ken, Sam here from Hamilton Ontario, Canada. It's been a joy as well as educational watching your builds the last couple of years. I 've been renovating kitchens and bathrooms for close to 30 years and I feel that you can never stop acquiring knowledge. Wishing you the best in the future and will continue to look forward to your projects you may have in store.
Good day ken I hope you will have a good time in your life and just take slow as 65 now it nice to just get out and sit to have coffee and look at sun. Thank you for all the years you help all the people. from Kitchener Ontario Canada
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Sincerity and humility are impossible to fake and you have both to spare!
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Dear Ken],
I hope this message finds you well. I've been an avid follower of your carpentry videos, and your expertise has been truly inspiring to me.
It's disheartening to hear that you're stepping back due to age, but I want to express my deepest gratitude for the wealth of knowledge and skills you've shared with the community. Your dedication to your craft has not only informed but also motivated many, including myself, to delve into the world of carpentry.
As you embark on this new chapter in your life, I want to extend my sincerest best wishes. May your days be filled with joy, relaxation, and the fulfillment of new passions. Your legacy in the carpentry community will undoubtedly live on, and I'm grateful to have been a part of your audience.
Thank you for the incredible journey you've taken us on. Wishing you all the happiness and success in your future endeavors.
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You have been a pure joy to watch Ken. I started following you when you helped Al and Gina with their building project. I wish you all the best and blessings to you and your family.
Ken sorry to hear you hanging up your garage hammer. It's been enjoyable watching you build.
Congratulations on your retirement ! I will continue to watch your adventures.
Congratulations with entering your next phase in life. It is good to know that you are not retiring in the traditional sense of the word but rather moving to new adventures. Ken, you have the heart of a teacher so I was wondering if you've ever considered teaching at a trade school. It is my opinion, but I think that you would be great at it.
Wishing you all the best Ken, it's been a pleasure watching you and the guys!
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That’s a really NICE playhouse!
My granddaughters would love something like that in their Florida backyard. You do some amazing work!
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Ken and crew, it’s been a great learning experience watching and learning fundamental construction in garages and houses. I will stay on board watching your play house chapter. Thank you again!
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Been following you for a couple years. Enjoy your retirement from garage building. Well deserved. Looking forward to your next chapter in this 👍💪🥳🥳🇺🇸
Congrats Ken, I’m 69 and been retired for 4 years and I’m loving it, I’m busier now that I was when I was working. The big difference is now I do everything on my timeline !!!!! I think the new direction of your channel will be a wide arrangement of more DIY projects, I’ll be with you forever, thanks for all you did for us and may God watch over you and your family, including Dan, see you at the next video.
I turned 62 in 2020 during that horrible imported virus. Having been shellacked with other health concerns it was time to retire, just couldn't do the job anymore. Glad you hung in there as long as you could, Ken. I've enjoyed your building videos, watching you, Chad and Dan (and others like your Daughter Lauren among them) over the last several years. Great opportunity to do just what you're doing, at your own pace without customer deadlines hanging over you. You keep building, I'll keep watching (the trains too are enjoyable, please finish that station already, will ya). Thanks for the content.
It been enjoyable watching your builds and craftsmanship. You earned it enjoy the next wonderful phase of your life. God bless. Keep us posted ..
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Good luck to all you guys. Ken is time to enjoy the family full time and Life too. The Lord already has a plan for you, you'll see. I will keep on watching your videos I really enjoy them.
I've been following your channel for years. Best of luck on the new chapter. I'll be watching and following. God Bless.
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Thanks for all the informative entertainment you have provided to my wife and me (and the tens-of-thousands of others). I didn't discover your videos until 2020 but have watched and enjoyed at least 99.5% of your archive and 100% of your recent 3-year production. I am now 75 and still doing DIY and have adopted many of your framing techniques, etc. Best wishes in your next chapter! We sure hope you will continue video production in future projects as we enjoy your presentation style as much as your construction! May God Bless you always!
We're really glad you continued to produce video of your 'new' activities. Have loved watching every one of them and have generated some project activities (on a small scale) for me to engage in. Just watched your drone videos of the terrible flooding from the aftermath of Beryl. Terrible.
As much as I hate to see you stop the build videos of larger buildings, I very much will be waiting or you next builds. Not only on this channel, but on your train, and maybe a few more on your travel channel. My wife and I retired in our early 60's and loved every minute of it. We have traveled to all 50 states and all the Canadian Provence's and one Territory. We are now both in our late 70's, I am 78. My body doesn't seem to want to cooperate with me anymore. Glad I did what we did. Good luck and God Bless. P. S I sent a link on your train channel to a great catalog for you ventures in the train world.
Dear Ken,
Congratulations on your semi-retirement! I wanted to thank you for the dedication and thoughtfulness you've poured into your videos. Allow me to share a bit of my own journey: at 32 years old I've spent my entire career at a desk job with no prior experience in construction. I had an old, rotting barn on my property that seriously needed renovation. Serendipitously, I discovered your channel around December 2022 and spent the winter watching nearly every video. Your videos provided so much knowledge that I had the confidence to demo and rebuild my barn beginning spring 2023. With a little help from friends, I'm thrilled to report that my project is nearing completion, with the metal roof installed just a week and a half ago. I faithfully applied all the methods and techniques you shared, from concrete work to framing to roofing.
Your videos became a cathartic routine for me, and although I'll miss the garage builds, I can genuinely say that no one has ever taught me as much as you have. For this, I am eternally grateful. I eagerly anticipate your future videos, whatever exciting endeavors you undertake. May God bless you and your family.
-Josh from NJ
Love hearing these stories of how Ken's videos helped to inspire others! Would love to see pictures of the project! Sounds like quite an accomplishment!!!
Good luck, Ken. I look forward to following you in whichever direction you head next. 👍
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congratulations on the new chapter in your life, God bless!
As a Yankee, being frugal change the name Ken’s carpentry “everything but garages. 😂 congratulations on your semi retirement. Never stop moving.
Want to let you know, your videos were the inspiration for me to build my own shop. 24x28. I saved a ton off money and it’s all because of you, so if your ever in PA, I owe you a beer.
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As a long term DIY'r, I always enjoy & learn much from your videos! Congrats on retirement and I wish you good health & many years of enjoyment! I've been retired now for 12 yrs and it never seems to be enough hours in the day....doing what I like to do! ... For those who buy your sheds dropped off in driveway, using 3 lengths of 4" PV pipe makes it easy work to roll them around to where you want to place it without messing up the lawn....I hitch it up to my lawn tractor and every 6'-7' slide in the 3rd pipe, nursing it along to where I want to place it.
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I was hoping Chad and Dan would continue working together and filming
Their work . They work great as a team.
I think they will be doing video going forward.
Great little playhouse, Ken. Just a wee bit taller and it would also make a great potting shed or a craft room...so many applications for that style. Thanks for sharing and I wish you good luck on this new adventure. Have a Blessed day.
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Congratulations. Well deserved. However, as someone who comes from a woodworking family I imagine you will still have your hands on the hammer, in the glue, and tinkering with things. Blessings from Richmond, Va.