I believe that it's the impact of Covid 19 that has propelled this video onto the front page of Hacker News. Tons of people are doing DIY, gardening etc because of it and learning those skills on youtube.
There is one channel I've discovered and though its creator is ostensibly just a carpenter he's also a historian, philosopher , a jack of all building trades and a wonderful communicator.
I give you the Essential Craftsman
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr30osBdTmuFUS8IfXtXmg