Was going to link this same channel. Unfortunately they've barely started on the project. But the amount of knowledge he shares should be enough to cause anyone to think twice about jumping into something like this...
Somehow, I find him to be especially inspiring and encouraging of beginners - especially some of the early no-nonsense framing basics.
He shows the clear experience of a lifetime of craft, yet there's something about his persona that's so reflective of people starting out, and his early days. Humility can't hurt either.
As an aside, the ratings on his videos are unbelievable. On YouTube, in 2018, his videos frequently hit 99%-99.5% thumbs-up. I'm shocked that's even possible.
Re:Ask HN: Have you built a house?
by oflannabhra on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @03:18PM
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I came in to link this exact series. OP, if you are interested in building a concrete home, this guys videos on concrete should give you enough detail about all the things that can go sideways to dissuade you of that idea.
Re:Ask HN: Have you built a house?
by thegeekpirate on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @08:38PM
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Essential Craftsman is incredible!
[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn4L_aJ1rV4&list=PLRZePj70B4...