# The Excellent Laborer: Latest YouTube Videos & Shorts

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As of 2026-10-28, The Excellent Laborer has 925,000 subscribers, 169,684,151 total views, and 730 videos. It ranks #80,313 by subscribers among channels tracked by vidIQ.

The most recent uploads from [The Excellent Laborer](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/). Each video links to its own stats page. The page lists the rest of the channel's videos to signed-in vidIQ users.

## About this sample

- The latest upload vidIQ has for The Excellent Laborer is “How We Installed Gutters and Downspouts Using Materials from Lowe’s!”, a Short published Oct 27, 2026.
- These are The Excellent Laborer’s 48 most recent public uploads vidIQ has data for, published between Apr 2, 2026 and Oct 27, 2026 (27 long-form videos and 21 Shorts).
- Median views across these 48 uploads: 26,690. 24 videos are above that median and 24 below.
- Most viewed in the sample: “I Was So Confident… Until This Happened!😂 #diy #tools @lowes” (329,265 views, Oct 12, 2026). Least viewed: “How We Installed Gutters and Downspouts Using Materials from Lowe’s!” (2,417 views, Oct 27, 2026).
- Median length: 17:57 for 27 long-form videos; 1:12 for 21 Shorts.
- In this sample, The Excellent Laborer’s consecutive uploads were a median of 5 days apart (shortest gap 0 days, longest 14 days).
- Views are lifetime totals as of Oct 29, 2026, so newer uploads have had less time to collect them. These figures describe only the videos listed here, not the whole channel, and do not show why any video performed as it did. Dates are UTC.

## Recent uploads

| Video | Published (UTC) | Format | Views | Duration | Outlier score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [How We Installed Gutters and Downspouts Using Materials from Lowe’s!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/3cWtpR0ivJ8/) | 2026-10-27 | Short | 2,417 | 1:31 | - |
| [How to Install Gutters and Downspouts \| Step-by-Step for Beginners - Lowe's Project](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/0Etaghf_Gp0/) | 2026-10-25 | Long-form | 10,295 | 25:58 | - |
| [Stain FAST with a pump sprayer (watch for wasps!) #diy #homeimprovment](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/F6WNHOqPXwM/) | 2026-10-25 | Short | 10,099 | 0:38 | 1.18x |
| [How to Install a Shower Valve \| Complete Guide for Beginners!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/_haA49iP-eM/) | 2026-10-18 | Long-form | 26,273 | 27:59 | 1.25x |
| [This Actually Works!…SharkBite Removal Hack! #diy #hack #homeimprovement](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/oUe9HmkMQts/) | 2026-10-14 | Short | 15,005 | 0:24 | - |
| [I Was So Confident… Until This Happened!😂 #diy #tools @lowes](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/VstKQ_wIl9Y/) | 2026-10-12 | Short | 329,265 | 1:03 | 18.69x |
| [Service Entrance Installation \| Meter Base & Main Disconnect - 200 Amp Start to Finish!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/7p6YjcrgzpA/) | 2026-10-11 | Long-form | 111,410 | 36:02 | 5.43x |
| [How to Install PEX Bend Supports \| The Right Way! #ad #SharkBitePartner @SharkBitePlumbing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/UjLYEJ1gGow/) | 2026-09-29 | Short | 46,409 | 1:20 | 2.68x |
| [How to Install PEX Bend Supports \| HoldRite Makes It Easy!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/8mfUe2j0Ul0/) | 2026-09-27 | Long-form | 22,541 | 13:19 | 1.14x |
| [How We Shingled a Roof Addition Using Materials from Lowe’s!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/2q4sR0IOtIE/) | 2026-09-22 | Short | 8,952 | 1:12 | - |
| [How to Shingle a Roof Addition \| Tying Into an Existing Roof! Lowe's Project](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/IRDY4ELi_DY/) | 2026-09-20 | Long-form | 18,512 | 34:31 | - |
| [Vinyl Siding Installation \| 7 Tips For Beginners (Must Know Before You Start!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/QFejJEMJLe8/) | 2026-09-13 | Long-form | 30,792 | 17:57 | 1.47x |
| [Exterior Door Installation \| 7 Tips For Beginners (Don’t Make These Mistakes!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/eVczoIZh0OE/) | 2026-08-31 | Long-form | 61,338 | 20:18 | 2.18x |
| [SharkBite PEX Press Fitting Installation Made EASY! #ad #SharkBitePartner @SharkBitePlumbing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/z-2PHKM8eQg/) | 2026-08-25 | Short | 95,571 | 1:22 | 8.89x |
| [How to Build Roof Rafters \| Measure, Layout, Cut, and Install : Step-by-Step Beginner Guide!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/SOpxIhy9tro/) | 2026-08-23 | Long-form | 119,958 | 37:38 | 4.25x |
| [How to Rough-In Bathroom Water Lines with SharkBite PEX Press Fittings (Step-by-Step!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/8Pn4cSYO2Gc/) | 2026-08-17 | Long-form | 11,425 | 14:21 | - |
| [How We Built This Deck Using Materials from Lowe’s! #LowesPartner #LowesProject #ad](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/J1zS3d8RPXY/) | 2026-08-10 | Short | 10,047 | 1:27 | - |
| [How to Build a Deck: Step-by-Step for Beginners! \| Lowe's Project](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/s1nANqwZDsw/) | 2026-08-09 | Long-form | 29,282 | 59:08 | 1.52x |
| [Easy DIY porch beam wrap using PVC trim board from Lowe’s! #LowesPartner #LowesProject #ad](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/Hh6eFyL546A/) | 2026-08-03 | Short | 10,317 | 0:58 | - |
| [How To Install PVC Trim Board \| Porch Beam Wrap Step-by-Step FOR BEGINNERS! (Lowe's Project)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/j5FUmO-0RZE/) | 2026-08-02 | Long-form | 20,854 | 16:19 | 2.01x |
| [DIY porch ceiling makeover with vinyl soffit from Lowe’s! #LowesPartner #LowesProject #ad](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/g2FFTYHgkFs/) | 2026-07-27 | Short | 11,189 | 0:51 | - |
| [How to Install a Porch Ceiling with Vinyl Soffit \| Step-by-Step FOR BEGINNERS! (Lowe's Project)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/fQkhSplJp_o/) | 2026-07-26 | Long-form | 27,107 | 15:54 | 1.16x |
| [Outdoor Faucet FAST & EASY Installation! #ad #SharkBitePartner #plumbing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/hIU0f_rYOX0/) | 2026-07-21 | Short | 52,394 | 1:24 | 3.24x |
| [How to Install a Frost Proof Outdoor Faucet \| Step-by-Step for Beginners!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/6XD_Gcpmngg/) | 2026-07-19 | Long-form | 12,097 | 6:38 | - |
| [Installing Wall Cabinets Are Easier Than You Think! #diy](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/mHMjFYr9UOo/) | 2026-07-12 | Short | 28,224 | 1:39 | 1.78x |
| [How To Install Vinyl Siding \| Complete Start To Finish Guide!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/Lq6p7AhWg8Q/) | 2026-06-28 | Long-form | 116,142 | 1:04:39 | 1.67x |
| [Ice Maker Outlet Box Installation Made EASY! #ad #SharkBitePartner #plumbing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/PN1qx2Db1oc/) | 2026-06-23 | Short | 6,341 | 1:46 | - |
| [Ice Maker Outlet Box Installation for Beginners \| Step-by-Step DIY!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/hMo1YJvtdI8/) | 2026-06-21 | Long-form | 8,423 | 7:45 | - |
| [How to Install Metal Fascia \| Step-by-Step Tutorial For Beginners!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/IEcMa26Bm-Q/) | 2026-06-14 | Long-form | 75,346 | 22:06 | - |
| [How to Install Soffit \| Step-by-Step Tutorial FOR BEGINNERS!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/qWCH-HHpjzA/) | 2026-06-07 | Long-form | 98,651 | 26:23 | 2.04x |
| [How to Insulate a Basement with Foam Board \| For Beginners Step-by-Step DIY!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/usQhG4ve0XQ/) | 2026-05-31 | Long-form | 40,389 | 16:27 | - |
| [How to Build a Soffit Return Box \| Bird Box Framing Step-by-Step Tutorial FOR BEGINNERS!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/uVTyt6yz8LY/) | 2026-05-24 | Long-form | 63,970 | 8:57 | 2.5x |
| [Washing Machine Outlet Box Installation Made EASY! #ad #SharkBitePartner @SharkBitePlumbing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/Ce--X8EZuxU/) | 2026-05-19 | Short | 255,561 | 1:27 | 15.8x |
| [How to Install a Washing Machine Outlet Box \| Step-by-Step For Beginners!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/BHtjdsWMy1I/) | 2026-05-17 | Long-form | 45,915 | 15:43 | - |
| [Septic Tank & Leach Field Installation From Start to Finish \| Beginners Guide!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/txI0AIQUecw/) | 2026-05-11 | Long-form | 50,836 | 11:40 | 1.77x |
| [How to Rough-In Kitchen Sink Plumbing \| Drain & Water Lines For BEGINNERS!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/IWWcHJKYXkI/) | 2026-05-03 | Long-form | 83,266 | 16:38 | 2.13x |
| [How to Plumb a Bathroom \| Drain Lines, Vents & Water Lines Step-by-Step For Beginners!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/EUIKy7vmc40/) | 2026-04-26 | Long-form | 87,533 | 46:39 | 1.36x |
| [#ad EasySealR \| The Step That Makes Foam Board Actually Work #BuildWithPink #NGX](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/gqDDHviFGng/) | 2026-04-21 | Short | 9,375 | 0:41 | - |
| [#ad This One Step Turns Foam Board Into an Air Barrier (EasySealR) #BuildWithPink #NGX](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/MO15wWf9V7s/) | 2026-04-20 | Short | 6,950 | 0:52 | - |
| [How to Cut Ridge Cap Shingles \| 2 Methods to Save Money or Time! #diy #homeimprovement #roofing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/9L5NKBOJtPY/) | 2026-04-20 | Short | 42,399 | 2:42 | 1.73x |
| [Tub drain leaking? This is why…](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/LnSJnag-mb0/) | 2026-04-14 | Short | 14,698 | 0:57 | - |
| [Tub Shower Install in 10 Minutes \| Start to Finish FAST!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/YvnlT7cfKZ8/) | 2026-04-13 | Long-form | 7,946 | 8:42 | - |
| [Install a Tub Shower WRONG and It Will Leak (7 Costly Mistakes)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/f2M1bVlmsvY/) | 2026-04-13 | Long-form | 20,573 | 28:55 | - |
| [Lowe’s SpringFest Deals Saving You Money Right Now🔥 @lowes #lowesproject #lowespartner](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/XUiK14aEEzU/) | 2026-04-09 | Short | 4,814 | 0:29 | - |
| [I Cut Open a 30-Year-Old Pressure Tank… The Failure Wasn’t What I Expected](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/ntXgwzP2Bx8/) | 2026-04-08 | Long-form | 9,355 | 8:11 | - |
| [If You Have a Pressure Tank, Check This ASAP BEFORE it Floods Your House! #home #diy #plumbing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/kVLDuosWW2s/) | 2026-04-06 | Short | 17,647 | 0:29 | - |
| [How To Replace a Pressure Tank \| Replace It Before This Happens!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/StWD355SVjQ/) | 2026-04-05 | Long-form | 62,622 | 19:12 | - |
| [How to Cut Laminate Countertops (Without Chipping the Edge)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@theexcellentlaborer/videos/Gci55qJQiUQ/) | 2026-04-02 | Short | 76,196 | 2:28 | 3.95x |

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