Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Draining The Swamp Under The House
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- I am doing a 100% restoration and remodel on my mansion that was purchased for $7,000. Today I discovered I have a swamp under my house, so I dug a massive trench to drain it.
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Roman is such a calming and soft spoken entity in these videos. I appreciate him.
Was getting ready to leave a message saying much the same, and saw you beat me to it......Treat him well Cole!
Cole please take Roman’s calmness as a cue for you to follow.
Roman is a typical Ukrainian, and make them mad and they are a volcano and speak their mind.
I have lived in Ukraine for several years before the Russian war of Genocide of Ukraine and roman is a typical Ukrainian. with one difference, I never seen him drinking Vodka as so many Ukrainians enjoy or Kagor or Mead (Medovukha, меду́ха) wine. Kagor is a very sweet red wine and Mead is Honey wine.
I understand why people in Europe say that americans are loud. Compare Cole and Roman. Cole yelling most of the time and Roman speaks in normal way. But they both are cool guys and crazy workaholics.
@@hosegnaasio Cole reminds me of a barker at the circus!
WAIT, so if Roman dug the water carrying trench, does that make it a Roman Aquaduct??? lol
Well. At least it's Roman's aqueduct.
A Roman drain would be called a Cloaca Maxima - and aqueduct is overhead...
@@AMJDG Hey, hey, hey, I am the one in my family who always corrects with random facts 😀 I didn’t know that, thanks for the info. I actually looked it up. But, not so sure as many chuckles with Roman Cloaca as Roman Aqueduct.
That's fucking hilarious. From Canada
You should be replacing the gas line .
And move the tanks out of the middle of the yard
What? Spend 700,000 on a redo but not another couple hundred on updated gas line?
Underground tank... so you don't have to look at it.
Tank is fine but old copper can cen pin holes grandpa had it happen
Right it's going to have to be replaced anyway shut the gas off and dig it up
Cole, after 23 years of business as a window coverings specialist, I have seen my share of stadium style movie theater rooms in high end houses. In every single one of them, there was always a layer of dust on everything from lack of the room being used. Not once did I hear someone say ,”We use this every WEEK!” They are a huge waste of time and money. That being said, you will have a very swanky tornado shelter when it’s finished.
That, the bubble bath, the outdoor spa and the pool (in families without children).
He is in Iowa, not much else to do, except farming
What I just heard was install HEPA air purifiers everywhere to cut down on dust.
I agree, I happened to build one myself in my huge old house. We use it maybe once a month.
@@theboz1419 Exactly what i thought aswell. Concidering he is running a family farm in an area where you COULD travel for an hour or so to the closest "city" and go watch a movie.. OR.. you could build your own movie room, have a standing invitation to family and friends to use the movie room to watch movies/shows. Make it into a social gathering place where the entire great family can hang out and be entertained.
I agree that movie rooms in big cities or places where there's other options is a waste.. but again.. it's IOWA.. :)
Replace the gas line. with all the handling it has received, you cannot guarantee it does not have a hole in it or it has weakened and will break later.
Also put a pipe down and run the gas line INSIDE it for more protection.
Abandon the gas line. It's probably too small for your updated heating system. The time wasted saving it (twice) would have paid for the new line.
He just coiled it up for the recycler
There's no chance the line is too small for the new heating system.
And do a new buried tank.
Hello from Ohio I am a 13 year old boy and I have been showing cows for three years the one thing I have for you Cole is make sure he doesn't step on your foot and make sure you have steal toe on.
I’ve NEVER shown a cow and that’s the first thing that came to mind ( cow stepping on your foot) very good advice👍🏼
Sounds like somebody had a cow step on their foot.
Cole, loving this project. Just speaking as a heavy civil GC, please put a ladder in your excavation that extends 3 feet higher than the top of the excavation. If you do have a cave in with no ladder, you will have no way out quickly
It would be cool to make that foundation a feature wall in the basement theater, just having it exposed for all of its glory!
Would make a good non-resonating wall surface, Good Nava & Summer project !!!!!!!!!!
You should leave the foundation wall as an exposed wall and figure out a way to seal the wall. I think that would be really cool, especially walking into an underground movie theater.
That is an Interesting idea.
Would make an amazing feature wall. I like this idea.
It would also help with heat and cold retention.... expos3d rock can hold heat and cold really well and help with ambient temps.
What a great idea!
Yes cool idea, get a concrete/brick sealant and make it a feature! hang some LED's over it and mock the doorway up to look like an old bunker or vault door or somethin.
I’m sure Nave is really looking forward to the interior of the home being move in ready. Having the four of you settled into your own home is a big thing for a woman. 😊.
Five years later!
@@richardradawetz8788he will be Grandpa Cornstar by the time it is finished!
It is just amazing. You two guys, by yourself, moving all this dirt, figuring out all the implications of the water table and the drain, etc, etc. Holy cow!! 🐄🐄🐄
I love how the old faithful Ford dump truck is always ready and willing to work!!
Red Rickety Ricky
For some reason, Iowa has SO many extremely talented and truely NICE young folks (i am older than your dad, Cole). Something tells me it goes back generations. Anyway, all my deepest respect and love to ya'll !!!!!!! There is great hope for the future!! Thanks!!!!!
Watch it there Andrew let's be careful with these "old" comments !
I'm older than D.C. too ! 😂
Reinforcements are good! Roman is an awesome help! Looking good.
I wouldn't waste money on cementing a tiered theater. Just a level cement floor and build a wooden tiered floor. Who knows how long the movie theater will be useful or used BUT a more level basement area is forever useful. Like for a tornado shelter or kids to play in the winter.
Thats what he is doing. Yes, he is making the one step but thats just so he doesnt have to remove or dig right next to his existing footer. He will pour most of the theatre floor flat after the initial step and build the platform for the seating out of wood. At least thats what he told us in the last video.
I love this build, all the twists and turns, frequency of uploads. Does anyone ever take on a project themselves and then only finish it 95% because the enjoyed the process so much that they didn't want it to end?
Thank you for "Colllle the Cornstar!" I've been missing it!
Tell Justin we all say hi! 👋🏼
Hi, Juston- miss seeing you 👋
Izzie was Miss county fair or something like that last year, truely loverly young lady…
Everyone get behind her… we need more young kids like her to grow into a future leader
yes it is very good hearing Roman's calm, considerate pleasant voice.
He has no need to yell, explode, propel, nor detonate his words into air.
Congratulations on being chosen to show Izzie steer#9.
Put your drain tile 100% in a fabric sock. It will keep fine dirt out and protect against roots.
Fabric is a complete waste of money on tile. Very little dirt will get in and roots don't go that deep. I have old had laid clay tile on my property pushing 100 years old and they are still working just fine and very little dirt in them and they were laid with 1/4" gaps in them.
@@johnunsicker7440 Just to counterpoint - do you have the sand issue he has? I can see that plugging things up easily. Fabric can't hurt, at least on the deepest part of it...
What a fun event for you and Sir Loin and Izzi!!!!! And Cole-she picked YOU!!!! How cool is that!!!??? Congrats and have a super great time!!!
COLE!! The problem with the drain versus sump pump is if the end of the drain is flooded the drain will backup water and will flood the house out! the higher the flood the deeper the water will be in the basement!
If flooding is an issue in that area I guess. You could always put in a one-way valve. This is something that gets done on the sewer lines as sometimes that goes the wrong way and floods your bathroom with sewage. My grandma had to get this done at her house several years ago by digging up her front lawn.
Check valve
Ambitious for sure. Your folks raised no slouch. The home of and for your family will im going to say will be beautiful. I'll keep watching young man.
I just cannot understand why you need a huge movie room with all that empty space in the attic and basement.
Personal preference
This one was pretty informative, appreciate it!
It’s good to be able to call reinforcements, and even better when you know when to call them BEFORE you need them. Good job!
Two comments- in an earlier post, I asked what the red brick semicircle was in the dirt. Now we know- - part of the cistern.
And: God bless Ron🙏!
Roman is heaven sent!
That is a very short gas line. Just tear it out and redo it later. You've probably already beat up the copper to much anyway to reuse it.
Some serious Chris Farley motivational speaker vibes in that opener! All that was needed was to crash down on to a coffee table! Loved the energy Cole.
Very impressive how this job runs into difficulties and Cole can call an expert. I bet lots of folks had wished they had done the same lol
Why save the gas line, just put a new one in.
Recycle
Outdated as well.
@@helixhippiesome places don’t recommend underground tanks. In my area, the water table is high enough, you could have issues with the tank floating with heavy rains. Could be something with his area that burying isn’t the best idea.
Your the man !! Doesn't hurt to ask for help every once in while !! God Bless
I love how your selfish request is to help somebody else win!!! One like and one share for Izzie done!
Liked and shared for Izzie!
Cole, you are a real hoot! And Roman is the unsung hero of your project.
Looking really good guys!
Hi Cole, my wife and I love your approach to every task needed for your restoration.
With a background in laying gas lines for residential and commercial construction . I was wondering if you might considered laying a 1" - 3/4" black (underground) gas pipe instead of a smaller diameter copper gas line. The black iron pipe will reduce the risk of being punctured or cracked. The black gas line would run from the propane tank to the house with a riser coming out of the ground near the house so you can directly connect the gas regulator.
You can't bury black pipe unless it is coated in rust protection. The copper line is fine been doing it for a long time. There copper lines that been in the ground 50 years and not a single one of the leak.
Kudos to you for adding helping out the Ronald McDonald House charity to your busy schedule - you’re an impressive young man! This charity is an amazing support for people under enormous stress and anguish due to loved ones’ medical issues.
Once again to all of you people that want to complain about Cole's voice being loud. Take you headphones off. That's a CHOICE you have because for most of us not using headphones. I don't believe we have that problem. Or go to settings the button next to CC and click on, let me shout this at you, STABLE VOLUME
Or turn down your volume?🎉😮
HOLY COW, Izzie is 🔥
Great job guys.... hardworking and dedicated men who can get the work done.......take care.......I vote Izzie........... Deborah 🇨🇦🙏❤️
I love your voice! It’s enthusiastic and FUN! Don’t let the whiners about your voice worry you! Keep up the ENTHUSIASM!
I love how you are being proactive.
I would be replacing the gas line. It’s probably due to be done, anyhow. The peace of mind knowing you don’t risk a leak down the road, is worth it. Those copper lines don’t really do well after being wooled around a few times.
The gas line will have to be replaced no matter what.
We made a donation to the Ronald McDonald House of central Iowa through the Iowa cattlemen's association. Best of luck to steer number nine, Izzie and you. Props for being a good member of the community
Drainage is the most important part of this process.
I hope we get a video of you showing the steer.
Might need a layer of Shotcrete cement to seal the wall - or form and pour thinner concrete " pump mix" for the outside wall of the foundation.
Once the laser is set put it off to one side slightly ,, exactly the pitch you want and place a large easily seen mark on the side of the excavator arm Black masking tape often works well. Depending upon the laser colour, blue masking tape can work.. Set it to the shadowed side so the sun does not bleach it out.
Your guys attention to detail is awesome most ppl wouldn't have cleaning the walls or small things like that good job
I love watching all your videos and can't wait until the inside of the house is being finished. Fall and winter is coming!
Been missing the Cole the cornstar intro
Same dude
Me too 😂
It's gotten old and very annoying. Like a sneeze, I could sense it was coming, so I quickly paused the video and skipped over it. LOL
Cole great job on not talking so loud, I know part of the louder talk is because you are full of enthusiasm but I did notice you trying to talk more and yell less thank you, we love watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
he's still yelling most of the time... 🙄
I spend the whole video managing the volume..
way down for Cole.. way up for Roman...
enthusiastic or not.. makes me wanna skip his videos...
Leave volume up for roman then keep hand over earwhile cole tàlkscole grew up at a time when you had to yell loudly so you could be heard over loud machinery.its a hard habit to break😅😊
@@vmdyer6743
haha... hand over ear...
or finger in ear...
another solution.. yes.
Iv'e been telling him for Months t Stop Shouting!!
@@deborahb.3736Loud equipment is running in the background??
Yea! Thank you so much for sharing! Great job! Love your channel! Go Izzie!
Shared and liked the picture. I wish her the best of luck!
This is right up my alley.
I love every minute of your videos. You two really go to town, and I mean you really go to town. LOL Another fantastic video and it's amazing how much you do get done. God Bless. Rebekah
For the cow show - You need Tailcoat suit “king of all male civilian garments” get dapper.
Roman Rocks!!!!!!!🎉
Come on, Cole, you left us hanging, I was excited to hear more about this young woman's amazing achievements in helping the community
Glad you dont have a lot of hidden boulders like I would here in Georgia! Making good progress!!
I'm in Tennessee, south middle TN to be exact. I was thinking he'd have to use TNT to blow some boulders where I am. Tons of them here and if you try and dig as much as Cole's doing, you'd have to start blasting.
Cole,I'm your biggest fan 😊
Cole you better put socks over your pipe or otherwise the dirt/ clay will seal the perforated pipe holes 🕳️ in time and water will never get in them. So they make pipe socks that's material you slide over those pipes which prevent the holes in pipe from being clogged and sealed with dirt.
Also be sure you put a cage cap or screen wire over the end of your drain pipe or rodent's or other wild life will build nests & burrow in the pipe and stop it up ! So definitely add a screen wire cap over the end to keep critters out of your drain pipe or otherwise it's useless if they dam up the insides of it .
Now you can move the gas tank to where you want it! I agree new gas line would be a good idea can never be too safe. 🎉
It’s Cole the corn star!!!!
Cole, you should just build a form and concrete that outside wall. It will be cleaner in the future, even more stable, and give you a relatively straight flat wall to build against
Another wonderful video. I think I would replace the gas line and the tank. I wouldn't want it in my front yard.
It's a farm will never see it he won't allow us on the property
The cliff hanger! I wanted to see more! Lol
AC + AM/FM =Cushy Criteria! YAY You Two!
I have a spade and it's my favorite tool in the shed as well. It is all one piece of metal, from the handle to the bottom of the spade. It has to be the strongest tool too because I always break the heads off of shovels when the handles are made of wood. They can never keep up with what I can scoop.
well, Cole if you're going to dig a big hole, you're going to need big boy toys :D
An underground movie theater is the last thing you need.
need? This isnt about what he needs, its about what he wants!
This gas line stuff is driving me crazy. Just unhook it and go nuts with the excavator. It’s no longer a gas line when it’s disconnected. Just some copper tube.
That would be an awesome accent wall and retain some of the history of the house in the new addition!
Thank you for less yelling. Smart people talk softer than others.
I knew Ron would be there eventually, love your build, bet you can’t wait to move in with fam 🌈🦄
Roman is my Hero
Looking good and you are learning so much and I Love that you share it. Never too old to learn and get educated on the wonderments of construction, water levels and the like.
You and Roman are really kicking it and getting to things that could be huge setbacks if you don't tend to them now.
I admire the work ethics shown and Roman is one amazing fellow. I would love to know his working background and how he learned to do all he does..........I find it totally interesting. He ads so much calm and that really helps when things get going sideways. His personality and calm attitude are very much an asset.
Be safe, take care and waiting for the next video. 🙂
I haven't been to the Iowa State Fair in 100 years, I think. Okay, maybe not quite that long ago, but it's been a while. My father actually attended Drake University in Des Moines when he first got out of the Navy at the end of WWII. Later, he was the last graduating class of State College of Iowa at Cedar Falls, which is now University of Northern Iowa.
Drake is, of course, home to the Drake Relays, which started in 1910, and is one of the most prestigious track-and-field events in the United States. Women's events were first held at Drake in 1961, and the list of Olympic gold medalists who have participated in the relays reads like a Who's Who of world-class athletes.
It's never cushy...work is work!
I love the name of the steer, Sirloin...
I said it! “Cole the Cornstar”!🎉
I use to be with the one they called royal American show, I left back when I was 16 to finish my schooling. I'm 68 now , I miss it but no regrets leaving. 😊
Great video today. Stay awesome all y'all 🌽✨
30 min video was released 7 minutes ago and youre saying it was a banger? Did you have it on fast forward?
Wow, Wow, I am out of breath watching your video. That is great!! Excellent video Cole and Roman. You both are very hard workers indeed.
You need to replace that part of the wall. It’s not structural anymore. It’s gonna give you problems pouring the new footers and walls for your addition.
He is going to pour cement right next to that wall to make it thicker and to tie in all that old wall into the new wall
Love watching this built. Love the intro. ❤
Cole, thanks so much for all the videos. This is a fascinating project and I’ve learned a lot from them. Keep up the great work. Blessings to you and your family, and the crew👌🥰🤣
One thing to consider when draining the water under the house is the water level of the creek. Does it ever rise when it rains? A drain that far underground should have a check valve installed so that when the water level in the creek rises, it cannot back up into the house. I would actually recommend 2 check valves - one at wall of the house and one near the end of the pipe before it goes into the creek. The reason for the one at the end is to keep debris from the creek clogging the pipe when it floods.
Before you take out that last short section of basement wall, may I suggest picking up some sandbags and fill them up and have them ready and on stand by in the basement in case you get some big rains.... better safe than sorry, right? Sandbags won't keep all the water out but it'd be better than nothing!
You guys are doing a fantastic job.
LOVE it!! draining the SWAMP!!!
you should get 2 or 3 opinions considering how the grain bin project went - simple ain't easy
Ready for a new video
Yay for reinforcements! Sometimes that’s the best option.
Ok, perhaps I am stupid, but I don't understand why you are replacing virtually everything in this house top to bottom but you are being so ridiculously careful not to damage the 3/8" gas line feeding the house. Just disconnect it at both ends and drag it out of the ground or abandon it. Your new addition is going to be 50-75 feet closer to your tank anyway. This has been grinding on me for several videos now.
I think he is wanting to keep it to use temporarily this winter to run the old furnace he has while they work inside since the new heating systems will not be installed yet. Still, he has spent way too much time plating with that line! LOL
I agree a new roll of tubing cost less that $100... Not worth the time or energy
But the theft control device is no longer needed...
Lol i thought the same thing! Not to mention the copper line is pretty antiquated
Maybe you could provide him with your email so he could write for your approval before starting any new project, seeing all the time you must have to devote to beating the guy down. You're a bunch of old women.@@warrenmichael918
I always save your videos to watch late at night. I find it relaxing (and all the kids are in bed). 😂🌻
I showed cattle at the county fair and got several showmanship awards and lots of ribbons.