10 Mistakes We Made Building Our Spec House

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[JGNM-mpcs]

The Spec House Series is hall of fame youtube. This is an important educational document that will be shared with many moving forward.

[davidhawkey]

I just want to tell you that because of your series and insights, I've chosen to dive deep into remodeling work as a career and im building a two story garage at my own house, by myself. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[snomofilms]

Humble enough to not only admit, but share your mistakes with a few million others- in hopes they avoid the same. Keep up the good work. ❤

[themekfrommars]

I watched every episode, and loved the series. And it's no shock to me you're only just healed from it now! For me the only mistake that's worth counting is buying that site. It was so difficult in every single way. If you had had a more conventional site that would have given you a bit more bandwidth to do everything else, and mitigate the need for crazy retaining walls, and compromised access

[CML_Carpentry]

Best full documentary of building a house on YouTube hands down watched every episode and have watched some more the once lol love from a chippy in the uk 🤝🏼

[johnmalone]

This video is what we love about EC! We aren't afraid of mistakes. They are an opportunity to learn. And ill say this, as someone who is about to start the journey of building my families forever home, this is the greatest series ever.

[johan_thoren]

The Spec House series is, without a doubt, the best long format teaching content that I've seen anywhere!

[jpjp]

I’ve never really considered a pot filler over the stove. It makes perfect sense to AVOID installing a water source without a drain to evacuate the inevitable leak. Now I know not to ever install one! Thanks for displaying your mistakes!

[thermalnerds]

No build was ever seamless. I admire those that share their true experiences and remain humbled. Knowledge obtained through error embeds deep. Thank you once again!

[branchandfoundry]

These "De-Brief" videos are just as, if not more valuable than the original build series. Thank you for all you do to teach all of us!

[stoweman]

That’s been one of the best series ever produced for YouTube!

[jaminbarefoot]

It is the best video series on YouTube and it still inspires me. You are a role model of mine and beyond your lessons on construction, your lessons on character are ten times as valuable.

[w.w.]

You made a handful of mistakes amongst the tens of thousands of tasks you completed perfectly. You deserve an Olympic Gold medal for this massive achievement. Your work ethic is incredible. Well done.

[highline]

To me, the difficult site and complicated site was always what this house was meant to be. This channel showcases great work and problem solving so while it may have been hard, your audience was able to see what is possible with tons of challenges ahead.
I was a laborer/carpenter when this series came out, and now I’m an estimator working on projects worth tens of millions of dollars. I learned from it then, and continue to use that knowledge to this day. I’ll always appreciate you guys taking the difficult route to make a great product. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[Rudevette]

As a builder I thank you for posting this. It’s part of the building process.

[MayotheMaker]

I would love to hear you speak about your FAVORITE parts of this also!
What a great recap on the mistakes thank you!

[roberthillyer]

The perfect narrator . Clear tone of your voice draws one in, not to turn away or swipe left. Always a great video.

[davidquirk]

I watched the job, start to fnish. I didn't always agree with your choices but I learned so much from you, Scot, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart fir what you undertook to produce the Soec House series. I'm still an avid viewer and love the guys you have introduced me to, your family, Phill Rocus, Justin, Ken, Sy Swan and all of the rest of the amazing folks who make your channel. Thank you again for bringing me into your world. Bless you.

[alexwbakker]

The amount of ambition, and the level of execution on this series, and the consistent tone, cinematography, color grading, narration, and content value makes this series, in my opinion, the best thing ever done on youtube. I can't think of any other youtube channel with anything near this.

[CraigBedell]

I watched every episode as they were originally posted and always looked forward to the next. There were times when I almost got hot and sweaty with you. It says a lot that you’d pull back the curtain and highlight your mistakes. That’s one of the best ways to learn - and to make it all “real”. There are way too many people (and YouTubers) who don’t have that virtue or at least don’t display it enough. Thanks!