For those who have never built a house, it's hard to beat that feeling when you finally walk through the finished product. Starting with the day you cleared and leveled the lot till then. There are days when you say "man, I have surely bit off more than I can chew here..." But then after an indescribable amount of work and worry, it's done. Great job, EC.
Sure I had this feeling when I designed and watched my house being built by contractor. About 1070 squared meters which is almost 12000 sq. ft. costs me around $ 800,000 in 2004 and still living in
But of course; the amount of work was described in detail. Beautifully crafted home Scott. The solid sound of the door latches, hardwood floors, stair railings, and overall amazing attention to every detail.
Absolutely! The love, dedication, kids and Grandkids coming over to play. Top quality stuff with the best guys on the job. Wouldn't it be a great gesture if the new homeowner invited them back for dinner after they've settled in. 😍
If only there was a way to duplicate this level of dedication and care for every house. They are throwing together matchstick houses with pre-warped siding on every bare piece of land in my town and selling them for 2x what I paid four years ago. Half the size of my current home, twice the price, and 1/8th the craftsmanship!
@@darrinpennington very true. But it still doesn't explain the outrageous quality-cost ratio that a lot of places have right now. It's not. Hard to take a few extra seconds here and there to make sure it's done right and have some pride in your work. But most contractors don't care and just want to make the money as fast as possible
Uhhh everybody in every and any industry wants to make money as fast as possible. You’re telling me your business or company that you work for or run takes as long as possible to “do it right”? Spending the most and taking the longest doesn’t equal more profit and has put many contractors and companies out of business sadly. Quality and perfection went away when people stopped being willing to pay for it, I don’t like it but it’s the world we live in. Washers/dryer/car/stoves/microwaves all don’t last much more than 5years not because they can’t make them better. Because quality isn’t profitable
@@dustina6261 it's about finding a balance. I'm a Shingler and in my trade it sure as hell is about getting things done as fast as possible. But if your quality gets sacrificed for speed then it can cause major problems and ends up costing you in the long run. Edited to add: We're talking about big time builders charging premium prices for houses that most people are going to spend the rest of their life paying off but only have a 5 year warranty because they're built by the cheapest sub contractors that can only make a living if they make that sacrifice on quality and walk away before it's a problem.
Thats not just a home, its a work of art. Functional art that will be there for countless years. Giving a family or multiple families a safe place to fill with memories. You have built much much more than a house. Youve built a home.
The craftmanship, detail and dedication that was incorporated into this beautiful home isn't a bargain at $610k. IT'S A STEAL!!!!!! Congratulations Scott, Nate and team for a truly educational voyage - from inception to completion.
The most captivating build series, if not my most favourite CZcams content ever. It's been a joy to watch the house go up, my Dad was a builder over here in the UK and I found this so interesting. What an incredible house, I'd love to live there. Congratulations to the whole EC Tema.
I have watched almost the entire series and I’ve seen the meticulous essential craftsmanship that has gone into this very very well-built home. I commend you for the in-depth look you have given us into your methods on this project. My very crude evaluation is that the house is worth $1.2 M. Whoever purchased that house for 610 did get a bargain because there’s no home in that region which is built as well as that one what does much attention to detail care and thoughtfulness. I am a custom home builder I definitely appreciate you having spent time crafting that whole in-depth series.
Very nice house that was built with passion. The most beautiful there is the surrounding area I wish if I could live in at least for one or two months especially during spring time. I guess it is going to be legendary
Scott I really appreciate your series on building a house. I have watched every episode multiple times since the start of the pandemic. It was a huge help to me! Just to have Scott's soothing voice playing away was a good thing. And the only comment that I could make is that as it turned out, making an ADA Compliant home would have been an awesome way to go. And you're really not that far off from it with the obvious exception of the central or backstairs needing an elevator alternative. You guys probably would have gotten them someone to donate it. But when the showers backyard patio etcetera, you're just a ramp handrail grab bar away from being ADA Compliant.
It is difficult for me to properly express my gratitude for this series. As a young builder having recently started my own construction company, this series and this channel have been invaluable to my career. Additionally, I have picked up several life lessons along the way and I feel a warm familial connection towards Scott and Nate. I believe that this series is a landmark in the field of construction and professional education. Thank you, Scott and Nate, from the bottom of my heart. "The only things you take with you when you leave the Earth are the things you learned during your time here, and the only things you leave behind are the things you teach."
The whole series was eye opening but the parts that really got me were the stair railings and the poured concrete. Simply amazing the attention to details. I even learned something about painting and sheetrock. If the event I get work done or build a house, I will review segments of this series to make sure it is done properly. The story about the dueling blacksmiths is now part of my Thanksgiving tradition. Thank you...$610K is a steal!!
$610,000. is definitely a bargain! The quality and craftsmanship on this new house is almost non existent in today's world. Kudos to you and Nate, and all of your amazing sub contractors on a job very well done!
I'm afraid to ask. but what now? We've been watching for years. Starting to panic... Please build another spec house. Now, lol. Thank you for letting us be a part of your life Scott. The pleasure was all ours.
With nearly 10 yeras worth of experience from the swedish construction business (mainly plumbing), this series have been very interesting to see! Some of the methods you use in America are the same over here. But A LOT is very different here. I've been watching this series since the beginning and I must say - it has been an absolute pleasure. I've enjoyed every single episode and it's a real shame (for me that is) that it has finally come to an end. For me, I feel like it's the end of an era if you like. But on the other side I'm happy for you guys that you're finally done. What a house! I would be proud of living there and I know you guys are proud as well. You should be. The finished product shows a lot of craftsmanship and professionalism. I'm sending some standing ovations all the way from Malmoe, Sweden! - and keep up the good work.
Dear Master Scott, I watched all your 150 episodes taking notes for the important issues you explained, many thanks, we have been building a traditional Turkish wooden frame house for me in Turkey now, the contractor didn't think it was needed an osb over the housewrap but a direct siding would be enough, when I watch your episode which was about the osb over housewrap I added it for my house, I learnt from you that it will be much stronger during an earthquake and an extra layer to prevent rainwater, thank you again, I learnt much and all things needed.
Hard to believe that I started watching the site work and retaining wall go in…liked the concept of a start to finish house build…became a modest Patreon supporter…anticipated episode after episode and…now this project is done. Thank you…you built a great house that should become someone’s fine home…you….”keep up the good work.” 👍👍👍
I’ve been in residential construction my whole life and I’m not alone in saying this has been the best, most gratifying and educational video series in that genre. Scott, Nate, and all the other craftsmen have opened their hearts,, minds and lives up to so many who tuned in for every video with delightful anticipation on what we were going to learn. I’ll miss this house that I’ve watched for almost 2 years. I certainly hope there is much more to come from two men that really understand craftsmanship like you two do! Thank you for “keeping up the good work”!
Wow, I don't think I've ever been in a house (any any building) where all of the reveals around the doors are that close to perfect. I hadn't really thought about how important using nice doorknobs are, but it makes perfect sense. This series inspired me to buy a rundown house after I graduated college and completely gut it to remodel. Even though this was a new build, I still used a lot of the stuff you've covered in these videos to help. You guys are definitely moving faster than me though, I don't even have the upstairs done yet. Thanks!
How many of you watching that had the lyrics to "House of the Rising Sun" in their heads? This has been both unique and entertaining/interesting series! Often even guys like me who are in the building sector do not realize how much separates the "It'll do" from "That's the best I can do" ...... something evident throughout the series! I realize the risk you took making this house the way you did and I am glad it came off for you! Well done all of you! And Thank You!
Scott, please accept my accolades for your documentary videography approach. This “hold camera to body, if using pointer hold pointer steady in frame like a microscope pointer” method is practical, translatable, and shows a surveyor’s mindset. In other words, this approach effectively immerses a segment of viewers in a level of in-situ accuracy that a more “artful”* 360 camera often does not! (* As if conveying physical facts is not an art…)
Scott, Nate, this is the culminations of a heck of a journey, one that has been wonderful to be a part of. I have been watching from the start and I have to say that your content and plan for content was without equal and remains some of the best videography and professional content (yes, professional) available on CZcams. Thank you for everything, now I think a lot of us are excited to see what is next for Essential Craftsman.
I started building my own home about the same time you started posting videos on yours. I just finished last week. You gave me lots of great ideas. I loved all your videos. Great work!
Thank you from Nova Scotia, Canada. I discovered your channel while getting chemotherapy in hospital for brain cancer in July of 2019.. I've looked forward to and watched all of the spec house videos, plus the EC2 videos. They were all well made and I look forward to your future videos.
This is a marvelous series. I assume you are satisfied with the $610,000.00 sale price and that's all that matters. Blessings to you and the extended family. Keep up the great videos. They have a special charm along with their educational component.
Beautiful home you all did and amazing job. I am a new contractor just getting started for myself. Really learned a lot from this build series. I have 20 years experience but brand new working for myself. Thank you looking forward to what’s ahead
I just started watching this series a week ago and I'm just to the part where you are about to pour the footings, thank you sooooooo much for doing this series you are truly the Bob Villa of our generation. I used to watch This Old House with my father as he taught himself then me how to be self sufficient and to work with not only my hands, but my brain as well. Your confidence, "bedside manner", humility, knowledge, skill, and wisdom is greatly needed in the world today. So thank you, and thank you Nate! Finishing your epic storage project in Arizona then moving your family to Oregon could not have been easy but you incredible gift for capturing and editing the gold your father puts out is nothing less than extraordinary. I have not yet watched this episode but I wanted to comment on something recent as I have no idea if you get notifications on 2,3,& 4 year old videos. Congratulations on getting to the finish line boys, you did it! God bless from Florida.
I'm a little sad to see the end of a series I've enjoyed for so long but glad that it turned out as beautifully as it did... Currency conversion and US property prices are mind boggling. $610k (converted to about 10 million South African Rand) would get you an ultra-premium house in an elite neighborhood or a castle outside a main city
Comparatively. $610K won't get you much of anything in greater New York, Boston or much of coastal California. You'd be lucky to get a house built in 1965 that needs all kinds of repair for that kind of money. I was thinking that the new homeowners got such a crazy bargain, but I've never been to that part of rural Oregon, so maybe it is right on.
Did a good job brother. I like it. It was fun to see you at it the last year+. I moved just below you and remodeled my house in Cali while I saw it come together. God bless you, your family/friends and all the viewers who've gone with you on this journey.
This house has been part of my life (and so many other people's) for a few years now. I do hope that perhaps the new owner's will give us a glimpse of it "lived in" some day! It should be a special feeling for them that they can see how all the work was done via the videos, and hopefully they appreciate that sort of thing. (Make sure you give them a copy on DVD's - never know what may happen to CZcams ... 20 years from now, some tradesman will be asking, "Do you have the drawings so I can figure this out?" "Got more than that!" I won't comment on the price as I have no idea what the market is like there. Congrats on having "Kept up the Great Work!"
Great work! Truly enjoyed following along this series. Learned quite a bit along the way and am grateful for having you as a valuable resource and area to learn from. I think my biggest takeaway being attention to detail & the little things that count, hiring the right professional for the job, and mutual respect. Thank you very much. - Keep up the great work! - :)
To everyone at Essential Craftsman, thank you for your time and effort in bringing us such excellent content. It has been a pleasure watching every minute. I appreciate your talents and professionalism beyond words. You exude integrity and humility in your actions and deeds, much needed attributes in todays world. I am forever a fan and admirer. Looking forward to the future and wishing you all the very best!
that little bench seat in the masterbathroom is a good idea, we had one placed too when we renovated our bathroom. It feels so good to just sit down and let it pour out over you.
This series ought to become a staple in the history of top CZcams productions. I have watched every episode more than I enough times that I best not check my CZcams viewing statistics. I grew up watching Tom Silva and the Crew from This Old House which got me interested in construction and engineering. I hope there is a generation that is growing up right now with this series to continue interest in the craft. I am sure this comment will get buried in the thousands of other comments, all raising the same well-deserved praise. Scott and Nate, Thank You for Being the Essential Craftsmen!
J'ai été très impressionné par vôtre savoir faire ,vous êtes un artisan de très grande qualité, un homme de talent incomparable. Bravo au vidéaste pour ces 141 épisodes . Et même si je parle très peu vôtre langue, les images partaient d’elle-même ...Un Français qui vous admire .
I found your channel when looking for chainsaw basics and you put out a very no nonsense video on that 4-5 years ago. Then I started watching the spec house videos and watched whole series. It's been a real pleasure and learning journey. Thanks for the quality content and I look forward to whatever you take on next.
I watched the whole series, some episodes more than once. This certainly puts closure to it. I particularly like the living room with the view and the covered porch. I was sorely tempted to put in a bid, perhaps should have.
Absolutely fantastic. Well done Scott, Nate, and team! An absolutely beautiful house and fantastic video series! My wife wants you to come remodel our house now! Good job guys!
Scott, Nate, and the rest of the EC crew thank you so much for this series. It was an absolute pleasure to watch. I learned an incredible amount from this. The dedication to the craft, both on the build side and the video editing side, are unmatched. I don't know that there is anywhere else in existence that you can get such a full, thorough, and in depth look at a build process from end to end; certainly not for a project this size. It was a quite a treat being on this journey with you guys. What a steal of a deal at $610k! That is a home that any family can love, grow up in, create memories in, and just be really happy in.
So glad you discussed your beautiful Emtek locks and drawer pulls that were installed around the house. ASSA ABLOY makes some seriously good locks! Great series on the spec house. Looking forward to more carpenter and tool tips as well as blacksmithing. In the meantime I'll just hang out smoking my pipe... 😉
Really exceptional work. If only all new houses were built with this level of care and attention to detail! Top quality craftsmanship and materials, built to last 300 years. The buyer is getting an absolute steal at that price. I'm a little jealous of them!
I've watched all 141 episodes of the construction of this house from start to finish by Essential Craftsman and got to say, it's Class-A at it's best. Wonderful job, so well explained and detailed. I see there's alot of other video's by essential craftsman on here and I'll watch each of those as well. There was one episode of the series that I had to go back and rewatch, the episode where you said you said you made a mistake building the Stairs and you had to rip the out and redo it. I was unable to see the mistake, but now I understand, you said they didn't meet code. They sure looked just fine. Wonderful job, very educational. I'm not a carpenter by no means, but very interested in this work. I certainly gained a lot of knowlegde from watching these 141 episodes. Between those 141 episoded and the Larry Haun series of framing a house, Very very educational. Great Job.
I've been watching this for, well quite literally years. It's been fantastic to watch. Well done Scot, Nate and the rest of your support network. Fabulous is the only word I can offer!
I think the price (watching from Australia) seems to be a very good buy. I am sure the new owners will be very happy with their purchase. I remember during there build how there was deer behind the construction and will probably make an appearance again. The view out over the street and others homes to the mountains is worth waking up to. My only preference (if it was my build and it's not) would have to have an enclosed shower instead of a shower curtain. I have enjoyed watching the whole series and now have to hope for another. Congratulations on constructing a beautiful home.
Can’t believe this series is over. I remember the first videos. Nate you’ve done such a good job with your videography and editing. 141 episodes is a crazy accomplishment and that doesn’t even consider all the non-house videos along the way and before. Looking forward to the next phase of the channel!
Scott, what a huge undertaking you and Nate took to not only build but film every step (and edit etc) this amazing house of quality. I'm sure whoever buys it not only can see the videos and be assured that what they see is what they get but will be very satisfied with their new HOME. Well done guys, I'm extremely impressed with your skills. Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺
The price is subjective, I bought a house built in 2006 in TN with the same bedrooms, bath on 1.5 acres and great scenery for $250k and 1 hour North of Nashville. With that said, I sold the duplex I lived in near Los Angeles that was old and kind of run down for $750K. My sister and I split the money from that house as we both owned it and I was able to but my current house and a new truck, 2 new atvs and have some money in the bank. $610k is probably a fair deal based on location and the house is brand new and beautifully crafted
Such a pleasure. Thank you very much. Quite a journey. For the selling price, someone got everything and much more than what they paid for. They're going to love it. Thanks again. I've loved every episode of this. 👍
I almost didn't want to watch this one. I didn't want it to be over! And here in southern Ontario that is a steal of a deal for a house like that, even with the conversion rate. At least in my area, but I guess it all depends on the market. Just hope you guys made a buck you definitely deserve it
Easily one of ther most impressive/important series put to film. The amount of information detailed throughout the journey is invaluable and may lead some people to join the industry.
Dear EC Team, thanks much for the final tour. Mom got COVID and we had to miss the open house which I hated! So this was a gift to a Dixonville gal who missed what she missed. Happy almost spring.
It looks amazing, you have done an outstanding job. I personally am grateful you took the brave decision to build a house from scratch on a challenging site and film it all in such detail. The quality of the videos you published are up the with the standard of the house. I also really enjoyed the human dimension you presented throughout with the accolades of experts you brought in and your own personable delivery. And you made very complex concrete work look very easy!
Absolutely fantastic, I've followed every single video of this build like so many people, and I feel slightly emotional that it's done, and boy is it done! What an incredible gift you have given to thousands of people by creating and sharing this build series, it's absolutely outstanding. Thank you so much for it. Congratulations on the sale, congratulations to the lucky buyer! Scott and Nate, if you ever fancy coming hunting in Scotland, get in touch! All the very best. Josh.
For those who have never built a house, it's hard to beat that feeling when you finally walk through the finished product. Starting with the day you cleared and leveled the lot till then. There are days when you say "man, I have surely bit off more than I can chew here..." But then after an indescribable amount of work and worry, it's done. Great job, EC.
Here here!!!
Dilly Dilly!!!
Sure I had this feeling when I designed and watched my house being built by contractor. About 1070 squared meters which is almost 12000 sq. ft. costs me around $ 800,000 in 2004 and still living in
But of course; the amount of work was described in detail. Beautifully crafted home Scott. The solid sound of the door latches, hardwood floors, stair railings, and overall amazing attention to every detail.
Hands down the best CZcams series I've seen. Well done! You should win some kind of award for this. Thanks for putting so much into it.
I'd love buying a home that was built with this level of documented and exponential quality! Bargain is an understatement! Incredible project Scott!
Well the lucky new owner can look back and watch their home being planned, built and finished all on video. Good job fellas, nice home.
Absolutely! The love, dedication, kids and Grandkids coming over to play. Top quality stuff with the best guys on the job.
Wouldn't it be a great gesture if the new homeowner invited them back for dinner after they've settled in. 😍
If only there was a way to duplicate this level of dedication and care for every house. They are throwing together matchstick houses with pre-warped siding on every bare piece of land in my town and selling them for 2x what I paid four years ago. Half the size of my current home, twice the price, and 1/8th the craftsmanship!
They probably just hire the cheapest subcontractors they can find and as long as it looks good enough, it's good enough. Lol.
Not everyone can sit 2 years on a construction loan
@@darrinpennington very true. But it still doesn't explain the outrageous quality-cost ratio that a lot of places have right now. It's not. Hard to take a few extra seconds here and there to make sure it's done right and have some pride in your work. But most contractors don't care and just want to make the money as fast as possible
Uhhh everybody in every and any industry wants to make money as fast as possible. You’re telling me your business or company that you work for or run takes as long as possible to “do it right”? Spending the most and taking the longest doesn’t equal more profit and has put many contractors and companies out of business sadly. Quality and perfection went away when people stopped being willing to pay for it, I don’t like it but it’s the world we live in. Washers/dryer/car/stoves/microwaves all don’t last much more than 5years not because they can’t make them better. Because quality isn’t profitable
@@dustina6261 it's about finding a balance. I'm a Shingler and in my trade it sure as hell is about getting things done as fast as possible. But if your quality gets sacrificed for speed then it can cause major problems and ends up costing you in the long run.
Edited to add:
We're talking about big time builders charging premium prices for houses that most people are going to spend the rest of their life paying off but only have a 5 year warranty because they're built by the cheapest sub contractors that can only make a living if they make that sacrifice on quality and walk away before it's a problem.
Thats not just a home, its a work of art. Functional art that will be there for countless years. Giving a family or multiple families a safe place to fill with memories.
You have built much much more than a house. Youve built a home.
The craftmanship, detail and dedication that was incorporated into this beautiful home isn't a bargain at $610k. IT'S A STEAL!!!!!! Congratulations Scott, Nate and team for a truly educational voyage - from inception to completion.
land must still be pretty cheap there!
@@jeremygoodmurphy is Oregon, of course it is
I was thinking this would go for like $900,000 to a $1,000,000 for sure
It does in cali,or the north east.All the boys brought their A game on this build.
Cheers to great craftsmanship!
The most captivating build series, if not my most favourite CZcams content ever. It's been a joy to watch the house go up, my Dad was a builder over here in the UK and I found this so interesting. What an incredible house, I'd love to live there. Congratulations to the whole EC Tema.
I have watched almost the entire series and I’ve seen the meticulous essential craftsmanship that has gone into this very very well-built home. I commend you for the in-depth look you have given us into your methods on this project.
My very crude evaluation is that the house is worth $1.2 M. Whoever purchased that house for 610 did get a bargain because there’s no home in that region which is built as well as that one what does much attention to detail care and thoughtfulness.
I am a custom home builder I definitely appreciate you having spent time crafting that whole in-depth series.
This series alone has counterbalanced a 1,000 trashy CZcams channels. Thanks EC and Nate. Y'all are an inspiration and a joy to watch.
Very nice house that was built with passion. The most beautiful there is the surrounding area I wish if I could live in at least for one or two months especially during spring time. I guess it is going to be legendary
Been a great journey seeing the build done with superb commentary throughout
Scott I really appreciate your series on building a house. I have watched every episode multiple times since the start of the pandemic. It was a huge help to me! Just to have Scott's soothing voice playing away was a good thing.
And the only comment that I could make is that as it turned out, making an ADA Compliant home would have been an awesome way to go. And you're really not that far off from it with the obvious exception of the central or backstairs needing an elevator alternative. You guys probably would have gotten them someone to donate it. But when the showers backyard patio etcetera, you're just a ramp handrail grab bar away from being ADA Compliant.
It is difficult for me to properly express my gratitude for this series. As a young builder having recently started my own construction company, this series and this channel have been invaluable to my career. Additionally, I have picked up several life lessons along the way and I feel a warm familial connection towards Scott and Nate. I believe that this series is a landmark in the field of construction and professional education. Thank you, Scott and Nate, from the bottom of my heart. "The only things you take with you when you leave the Earth are the things you learned during your time here, and the only things you leave behind are the things you teach."
The whole series was eye opening but the parts that really got me were the stair railings and the poured concrete. Simply amazing the attention to details. I even learned something about painting and sheetrock. If the event I get work done or build a house, I will review segments of this series to make sure it is done properly. The story about the dueling blacksmiths is now part of my Thanksgiving tradition. Thank you...$610K is a steal!!
$610,000. is definitely a bargain! The quality and craftsmanship on this new house is almost non existent in today's world. Kudos to you and Nate, and all of your amazing sub contractors on a job very well done!
A real work of craftsmanship 👍 and something to be proud of. 👏
I'm afraid to ask. but what now? We've been watching for years. Starting to panic... Please build another spec house. Now, lol. Thank you for letting us be a part of your life Scott. The pleasure was all ours.
Brilliant. Very nice. A modern house (Essential) with the character of an old house (Craftsman). Love the series. Learn a lot from all your videos.
With nearly 10 yeras worth of experience from the swedish construction business (mainly plumbing), this series have been very interesting to see! Some of the methods you use in America are the same over here. But A LOT is very different here.
I've been watching this series since the beginning and I must say - it has been an absolute pleasure. I've enjoyed every single episode and it's a real shame (for me that is) that it has finally come to an end. For me, I feel like it's the end of an era if you like. But on the other side I'm happy for you guys that you're finally done. What a house! I would be proud of living there and I know you guys are proud as well. You should be. The finished product shows a lot of craftsmanship and professionalism.
I'm sending some standing ovations all the way from Malmoe, Sweden!
- and keep up the good work.
Utterly phenomenal video series following the build of a truly gorgeous home. Kudos to all involved and thank you for the inspiration!
Excellent craftsmanship and an excellent job of educating people like myself. Great job all the way around!
Dear Master Scott, I watched all your 150 episodes taking notes for the important issues you explained, many thanks, we have been building a traditional Turkish wooden frame house for me in Turkey now, the contractor didn't think it was needed an osb over the housewrap but a direct siding would be enough, when I watch your episode which was about the osb over housewrap I added it for my house, I learnt from you that it will be much stronger during an earthquake and an extra layer to prevent rainwater, thank you again, I learnt much and all things needed.
Hard to believe that I started watching the site work and retaining wall go in…liked the concept of a start to finish house build…became a modest Patreon supporter…anticipated episode after episode and…now this project is done. Thank you…you built a great house that should become someone’s fine home…you….”keep up the good work.” 👍👍👍
I’ve been in residential construction my whole life and I’m not alone in saying this has been the best, most gratifying and educational video series in that genre. Scott, Nate, and all the other craftsmen have opened their hearts,, minds and lives up to so many who tuned in for every video with delightful anticipation on what we were going to learn. I’ll miss this house that I’ve watched for almost 2 years. I certainly hope there is much more to come from two men that really understand craftsmanship like you two do! Thank you for “keeping up the good work”!
Wow, I don't think I've ever been in a house (any any building) where all of the reveals around the doors are that close to perfect. I hadn't really thought about how important using nice doorknobs are, but it makes perfect sense.
This series inspired me to buy a rundown house after I graduated college and completely gut it to remodel. Even though this was a new build, I still used a lot of the stuff you've covered in these videos to help. You guys are definitely moving faster than me though, I don't even have the upstairs done yet. Thanks!
Thanks for taking us on this journey with you.
How many of you watching that had the lyrics to "House of the Rising Sun" in their heads?
This has been both unique and entertaining/interesting series! Often even guys like me who are in the building sector do not realize how much separates the "It'll do" from "That's the best I can do" ...... something evident throughout the series!
I realize the risk you took making this house the way you did and I am glad it came off for you! Well done all of you!
And Thank You!
Scott, please accept my accolades for your documentary videography approach. This “hold camera to body, if using pointer hold pointer steady in frame like a microscope pointer” method is practical, translatable, and shows a surveyor’s mindset. In other words, this approach effectively immerses a segment of viewers in a level of in-situ accuracy that a more “artful”* 360 camera often does not! (* As if conveying physical facts is not an art…)
Scott, Nate, this is the culminations of a heck of a journey, one that has been wonderful to be a part of. I have been watching from the start and I have to say that your content and plan for content was without equal and remains some of the best videography and professional content (yes, professional) available on CZcams. Thank you for everything, now I think a lot of us are excited to see what is next for Essential Craftsman.
I started building my own home about the same time you started posting videos on yours. I just finished last week. You gave me lots of great ideas. I loved all your videos. Great work!
Thank you from Nova Scotia, Canada. I discovered your channel while getting chemotherapy in hospital for brain cancer in July of 2019.. I've looked forward to and watched all of the spec house videos, plus the EC2 videos. They were all well made and I look forward to your future videos.
Glad you are still around.
@@lrc87290 thank you, God has been good to me, I'll carry on.
@@olddog54 Hope you feel better soon! Glad to see another Nova Scotian watching this amazing channel.
@@olddog54 God is good. Keep faith brother.
This is a marvelous series. I assume you are satisfied with the $610,000.00 sale price and that's all that matters. Blessings to you and the extended family. Keep up the great videos. They have a special charm along with their educational component.
Stunning property and an absolute bargain at 610.... whoever buys it got themselves the best built house in the USA.
Been filling this build since the beginning. Many thanks for providing this content, it was outstanding!
Beautiful home you all did and amazing job. I am a new contractor just getting started for myself. Really learned a lot from this build series. I have 20 years experience but brand new working for myself. Thank you looking forward to what’s ahead
A very Nice Job Scott and Nate nice quality and craftsmanship keep up the good work
I just started watching this series a week ago and I'm just to the part where you are about to pour the footings, thank you sooooooo much for doing this series you are truly the Bob Villa of our generation. I used to watch This Old House with my father as he taught himself then me how to be self sufficient and to work with not only my hands, but my brain as well. Your confidence, "bedside manner", humility, knowledge, skill, and wisdom is greatly needed in the world today. So thank you, and thank you Nate! Finishing your epic storage project in Arizona then moving your family to Oregon could not have been easy but you incredible gift for capturing and editing the gold your father puts out is nothing less than extraordinary. I have not yet watched this episode but I wanted to comment on something recent as I have no idea if you get notifications on 2,3,& 4 year old videos. Congratulations on getting to the finish line boys, you did it! God bless from Florida.
Bob cannot hold a candle to Scott!
@@wilbready agreed- and I know greeedy Bob.-
Bite your tongue....Bob was a huckster.
I'm a little sad to see the end of a series I've enjoyed for so long but glad that it turned out as beautifully as it did... Currency conversion and US property prices are mind boggling. $610k (converted to about 10 million South African Rand) would get you an ultra-premium house in an elite neighborhood or a castle outside a main city
Comparatively. $610K won't get you much of anything in greater New York, Boston or much of coastal California. You'd be lucky to get a house built in 1965 that needs all kinds of repair for that kind of money. I was thinking that the new homeowners got such a crazy bargain, but I've never been to that part of rural Oregon, so maybe it is right on.
@@fprintf You can get a shed in London
Did a good job brother. I like it. It was fun to see you at it the last year+. I moved just below you and remodeled my house in Cali while I saw it come together. God bless you, your family/friends and all the viewers who've gone with you on this journey.
If I bought this house - I'd feel like I'd just won the lottery. Just great watching all of these construction videos!!
At that price, you'd need to win the lottery.
This house has been part of my life (and so many other people's) for a few years now. I do hope that perhaps the new owner's will give us a glimpse of it "lived in" some day! It should be a special feeling for them that they can see how all the work was done via the videos, and hopefully they appreciate that sort of thing. (Make sure you give them a copy on DVD's - never know what may happen to CZcams ...
20 years from now, some tradesman will be asking, "Do you have the drawings so I can figure this out?"
"Got more than that!"
I won't comment on the price as I have no idea what the market is like there.
Congrats on having "Kept up the Great Work!"
Great work!
Truly enjoyed following along this series. Learned quite a bit along the way and am grateful for having you as a valuable resource and area to learn from.
I think my biggest takeaway being attention to detail & the little things that count, hiring the right professional for the job, and mutual respect.
Thank you very much. - Keep up the great work! - :)
Absolutely have been waiting. Thanks for taking us all along on this journey.
As the housing market has seen several dramatic swings up and down over time, you were fortunate, Nate, to finish and sell in a still rising market.
To everyone at Essential Craftsman, thank you for your time and effort in bringing us such excellent content. It has been a pleasure watching every minute. I appreciate your talents and professionalism beyond words. You exude integrity and humility in your actions and deeds, much needed attributes in todays world. I am forever a fan and admirer. Looking forward to the future and wishing you all the very best!
That's a beautiful house. If I had the money...! Something I didn't realise is that it's a walk/short drive from bars, shops, cinema, etc Very handy.
that little bench seat in the masterbathroom is a good idea, we had one placed too when we renovated our bathroom. It feels so good to just sit down and let it pour out over you.
A 360 camera might work, but probably too late now :)
Nice to see the tour, thank you for having us!
This series ought to become a staple in the history of top CZcams productions. I have watched every episode more than I enough times that I best not check my CZcams viewing statistics. I grew up watching Tom Silva and the Crew from This Old House which got me interested in construction and engineering. I hope there is a generation that is growing up right now with this series to continue interest in the craft. I am sure this comment will get buried in the thousands of other comments, all raising the same well-deserved praise. Scott and Nate, Thank You for Being the Essential Craftsmen!
What a great series, I have watched it from start to finish. Well done sir.
What a brilliant house. I have loved watching the process and the thought out into choices of contractors and materials used.
J'ai été très impressionné par vôtre savoir faire ,vous êtes un artisan de très grande qualité, un homme de talent incomparable. Bravo au vidéaste pour ces 141 épisodes . Et même si je parle très peu vôtre langue, les images partaient d’elle-même ...Un Français qui vous admire .
I found your channel when looking for chainsaw basics and you put out a very no nonsense video on that 4-5 years ago. Then I started watching the spec house videos and watched whole series. It's been a real pleasure and learning journey. Thanks for the quality content and I look forward to whatever you take on next.
I watched the whole series, some episodes more than once. This certainly puts closure to it. I particularly like the living room with the view and the covered porch. I was sorely tempted to put in a bid, perhaps should have.
Absolutely fantastic. Well done Scott, Nate, and team! An absolutely beautiful house and fantastic video series! My wife wants you to come remodel our house now! Good job guys!
Congrats on the final build and sell. The new owners will love it 🤗
It's been fun watching this series. Great job gentlemen
Scott, Nate, and the rest of the EC crew thank you so much for this series. It was an absolute pleasure to watch. I learned an incredible amount from this. The dedication to the craft, both on the build side and the video editing side, are unmatched. I don't know that there is anywhere else in existence that you can get such a full, thorough, and in depth look at a build process from end to end; certainly not for a project this size. It was a quite a treat being on this journey with you guys. What a steal of a deal at $610k! That is a home that any family can love, grow up in, create memories in, and just be really happy in.
You can run but you can't hide Nate! 🤣 Great job guys! Congrats!
I am sad that this series is over! Keep up the good work!
Where I live this would be a gorgeous 300-350K$ house. 650k would let you live on the beach. Mind blowing, really
Scott, you have made it EXTREMELY easy to see how rooms relate to eachother and how it’s laid out.
What a great series. I learned so much.
Thank you and all the best to you all.
So glad you discussed your beautiful Emtek locks and drawer pulls that were installed around the house. ASSA ABLOY makes some seriously good locks! Great series on the spec house. Looking forward to more carpenter and tool tips as well as blacksmithing. In the meantime I'll just hang out smoking my pipe... 😉
Damn, honeslty surprised it didn't go over a million
So epic to see this house finished! Its been a long journey! Much love from Hawaii
Absolutely spectacular edit. I feel like I really saw the house. Thank you
Really exceptional work. If only all new houses were built with this level of care and attention to detail! Top quality craftsmanship and materials, built to last 300 years. The buyer is getting an absolute steal at that price. I'm a little jealous of them!
Thank you so much for doing this series. Watching a house being built from start to finish has been a great learning experience.
I think this video series, and the documentation and peace of mind it provides to the buyer, easily adds $100k-$200k in value. Job well done!
Obviously well thouht out, well built and wil be a pleasure to live in.
I've watched all 141 episodes of the construction of this house from start to finish by Essential Craftsman and got to say, it's Class-A at it's best. Wonderful job, so well explained and detailed. I see there's alot of other video's by essential craftsman on here and I'll watch each of those as well. There was one episode of the series that I had to go back and rewatch, the episode where you said you said you made a mistake building the Stairs and you had to rip the out and redo it. I was unable to see the mistake, but now I understand, you said they didn't meet code. They sure looked just fine. Wonderful job, very educational. I'm not a carpenter by no means, but very interested in this work. I certainly gained a lot of knowlegde from watching these 141 episodes. Between those 141 episoded and the Larry Haun series of framing a house, Very very educational. Great Job.
GREAT SERIES! only took me 2 weeks to watch it all. Thank you so much fir all your great work and keep it coming!
COngratulations on a very interesting project. Hope you had even more fun doing it than we all did watching it.
I've been watching this for, well quite literally years. It's been fantastic to watch. Well done Scot, Nate and the rest of your support network. Fabulous is the only word I can offer!
Sir’s I cannot imagine the huge amount of pride you feel in this job completed. Congratulations on all of the good work.
A very nice finish. it is nice to see your passion for the trade and what you have built. I hope to see you continue. Keep up the good work..
I imagine scott has ‘’heft’’ as well. Meaning built solid with integrity.
That whole house is so beautiful. Especially the shower. I would love to live there.
I watched this entire series and it was excellent. Good job!!!
I think the price (watching from Australia) seems to be a very good buy. I am sure the new owners will be very happy with their purchase. I remember during there build how there was deer behind the construction and will probably make an appearance again. The view out over the street and others homes to the mountains is worth waking up to. My only preference (if it was my build and it's not) would have to have an enclosed shower instead of a shower curtain. I have enjoyed watching the whole series and now have to hope for another. Congratulations on constructing a beautiful home.
Can’t believe this series is over. I remember the first videos. Nate you’ve done such a good job with your videography and editing. 141 episodes is a crazy accomplishment and that doesn’t even consider all the non-house videos along the way and before. Looking forward to the next phase of the channel!
Scott, what a huge undertaking you and Nate took to not only build but film every step (and edit etc) this amazing house of quality.
I'm sure whoever buys it not only can see the videos and be assured that what they see is what they get but will be very satisfied with their new HOME.
Well done guys, I'm extremely impressed with your skills.
Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Been watching since the very beginning of this build, and it's surreal seeing it completely finished and sold
The price is subjective, I bought a house built in 2006 in TN with the same bedrooms, bath on 1.5 acres and great scenery for $250k and 1 hour North of Nashville.
With that said, I sold the duplex I lived in near Los Angeles that was old and kind of run down for $750K. My sister and I split the money from that house as we both owned it and I was able to but my current house and a new truck, 2 new atvs and have some money in the bank.
$610k is probably a fair deal based on location and the house is brand new and beautifully crafted
Listen to those doors close. Really good quality and installation.
Such a pleasure. Thank you very much. Quite a journey.
For the selling price, someone got everything and much more than what they paid for. They're going to love it.
Thanks again. I've loved every episode of this. 👍
Thanks for a great series. If nothing else, this series introduced us to Phil Rokus, instant internet legend!
NIce house.
Making home building craftmanship great again!
time to rewatch the entire thing!
Applause...for the intention, discipline, effort and accomplishment. Congratulations!
I almost didn't want to watch this one. I didn't want it to be over! And here in southern Ontario that is a steal of a deal for a house like that, even with the conversion rate. At least in my area, but I guess it all depends on the market. Just hope you guys made a buck you definitely deserve it
Great work and congratulations on reaching the end of a long road! I bet it feels good to be finished. Thanks for all the content.
House looks great . You are indeed a craftsman .
Easily one of ther most impressive/important series put to film. The amount of information detailed throughout the journey is invaluable and may lead some people to join the industry.
already has!
Dear EC Team, thanks much for the final tour. Mom got COVID and we had to miss the open house which I hated! So this was a gift to a Dixonville gal who missed what she missed. Happy almost spring.
It looks amazing, you have done an outstanding job. I personally am grateful you took the brave decision to build a house from scratch on a challenging site and film it all in such detail. The quality of the videos you published are up the with the standard of the house. I also really enjoyed the human dimension you presented throughout with the accolades of experts you brought in and your own personable delivery. And you made very complex concrete work look very easy!
Absolutely fantastic, I've followed every single video of this build like so many people, and I feel slightly emotional that it's done, and boy is it done!
What an incredible gift you have given to thousands of people by creating and sharing this build series, it's absolutely outstanding.
Thank you so much for it.
Congratulations on the sale, congratulations to the lucky buyer!
Scott and Nate, if you ever fancy coming hunting in Scotland, get in touch!
All the very best.
Josh.
What a gorgeous house! I've thoroughly enjoyed the whole series. Thanks for teaching me so so much.