That's how we roll, too. What else can you do. It is frustrating to be so close to the final solution. The good news is that the yard is nice and green this year. Last summer we had no rain and everything was dead.
Despite the wet, I’m so relieved you weren’t facing more significant damage, I will be crossing my fingers for you with Helene, I believe you’ll get some impact although she’s further east.
SOOOoooooo…aggravating isn’t the word. Aren’t we so sick of seeing water seeping into the house? One day soon, it will be a dream come true - one with a lot of elbow-grease put in - to see the place free from depression and woe - metaphorically referring to the water INSIDE the house. Like. As if the house is suffering from depression. But that the front door being reinforced is a plus. Even through COVID brain fog. As someone with a multi-faceted auto immune disease, I UNDERSTAND like literal mad! I get dizziness and vertigo like you wouldn’t believe at times. Sometimes I’m really confused because I’m sure I didn’t consume something I’m allergic to. Way to power-through, Tex!
Aggravating as it is, we were really lucky with Beryl. I really feel for the people now impacted by Helene. The Covid brain fog is real. It took almost a month to get back to normal. I'm sorry for your own troubles, it must be frustrating to deal with. I'm sure you've powered through many times, too.
When it rains it pours (no pun intended). What a mess but you’re upbeat personally is always good to have. Hopefully this is the last time you guys will have to deal with this. Good luck 😊
I hope it's the last time. The gutters are ready, and we are just waiting to have out turn come up in the roofer's schedule. After that we have to do some trenching and lay some pipes but hopefully that won't be too bad.
Thanks for being optimistic. We are confident this problem can be solved, we would just like it to be sooner rather than later. We are so lucky to have such supportive followers.
Well the bright side is no new leaks and the door is secured. I hope things are getting back on track. There are always delays and issues with a project this big. Hindsight is one thing, but a positive attitude is everything. I love how ya'll just get on with it. Hope you have a great week 😊 ❤️🤍💙
I think we are back on track but getting caught up has been tough. Fortunately, we had three volunteer workdays and got some awesome help. Somehow, it always seems to come together. You have a great week, too🙂
We are back to full health and working frantically to get caught back up for our two big fundraising events that are coming up. My husband has even taken pity on us and is pitching in some more so we can make back lost time.
I recommend that you install a good quality water pump in that under ground water tank. The pump will need to be set to activate at a predetermined water level in order to avoid your basement from being flooded again. Your new electrical panels have sufficient amperage to support a water pump. Take care.
That's the plan but given that there is little use for them in our region, it's unchartered territory so much research will have to be done. Do you happen to have a brand that you can recommend?
I recommend just placing a wet vac there. Connect the hose to it, and run it out to the yard. Just keep it by the door, outside where it slopes. Run you an outdoor outlet so you can plug it in safely without worrying about getting electrocuted.
@@leaguekempnerhouseI highly reccomend a Zoeller brand sump pump with a battery backup and a back flow preventer. I bought a house that had one that was 5-6 years old already when I purchased the house and it lasted another 5+ years before the switch died on it. I liked the pump so much that I purchased the same one as a replacement. It functioned just fine when I sold my house. I’ve tried other pumps since at our new house (for our pool cover) and have never been as impressed as I was with the Zoeller.
I was pretty frustrated with how long they were at first but the length has actually come in handy if you are trying to secure the door by yourself. Hopefully we can get the door fixed soon and have a real lock installed.
Half of the ground floor does not have a water issue so that apartment can go ahead. But you are right - unless we get this side dry, there will be no second apartment. We are 98% confident that when the complete water management plan is in place this side will be okay. But, even so, we will probably have to wait a year to cycle through all the different weather conditions to make sure it's really fixed. Being dry during the hurricane faked us out. We've solved wind direction and duration but not intensity.
We had the coldest summer for seventeen years in my area of the UK, so a little sunshine would be nice BUT not the heat you have in Texas. Its a one woman job? right, wonder woman. 🤣 You can let people help. Great update 2x👍
this summer was way better than last. We are looking forward to cooler weather in the fall. What Jo failed to mention is that she has a bad hip and can barely stand up straight. We can't afford her to file a worker's comp claim.😀 She's one heck of a cleaner, though.
It has been but there are so many different things going on with the water. It is so frustrating to go through a hurricane and flooding and be dry, then two weeks later get rain and the wind from a different direction and be wet. We are about 90 % better than we started but the last 10% has been a real challenge. We just got word that the gutters are ready to go up, so fingers crossed. Getting the sump pump installed will be the next project after that.
Sorry, I don’t have a brand or company to recommend you. Considering that large capacity underground water cistern, you will most likely require a commercial grade water pump to manage such a large capacity cistern. You will need to search online and do your search. Take care.
What was that noise when you got the shutter to the top of the stairs? It sounded like someone f*rted. Maybe next time one of the men on your crew can bring the shutters up. Its a shame that the rain can still cause damage like this. Commercial properties are generally designed for 6 in. of rain in one hour, so you should be able to handle 4 in. in two hours. Maybe you could hire a full time site manager to tidy up and protect your vulnerable materials and equipment when rain is in the forecast since you are often away from the house. I wish you better luck with the rain and wet vacs.
😜there's no telling what that might have been when you film real-time un-staged video. As for the men, we would love to have a few strong, volunteers but until then, we have to make do with the volunteers we have. As a new nonprofit with very little funding, we don't have money to hire staff but we hope to be in that position someday. As for the design, keep in mind that this house is 130 years old and was specifically designed for all the water to flow towards the house into the underground cistern. The water issues have come a long way and we hope this next phase of adding gutters and more take-away capacity will do the trick.
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When you said you did not know why you were laughing I couldn't help but think it is better to laugh than cry. I admire your determination.
That's how we roll, too. What else can you do. It is frustrating to be so close to the final solution. The good news is that the yard is nice and green this year. Last summer we had no rain and everything was dead.
Your determination and drive are always inspirational.
Thanks, the only other option is to give up and that's just not in my nature.
Despite the wet, I’m so relieved you weren’t facing more significant damage, I will be crossing my fingers for you with Helene, I believe you’ll get some impact although she’s further east.
Oh my gosh. Helene puts everything into perspective. We were so lucky where millions are now suffering.
@@leaguekempnerhouse and best bit? After I posted I realised I needed to sharpen up my geography skills 😳you are miles away from Helene!!!
Recalling what Annie sang " Tomorrow is only a day away "
Great info in this video.
Thank you.
Maybe that should be our theme song. We are ever the optimists!
SOOOoooooo…aggravating isn’t the word. Aren’t we so sick of seeing water seeping into the house? One day soon, it will be a dream come true - one with a lot of elbow-grease put in - to see the place free from depression and woe - metaphorically referring to the water INSIDE the house. Like. As if the house is suffering from depression.
But that the front door being reinforced is a plus. Even through COVID brain fog. As someone with a multi-faceted auto immune disease, I UNDERSTAND like literal mad! I get dizziness and vertigo like you wouldn’t believe at times. Sometimes I’m really confused because I’m sure I didn’t consume something I’m allergic to. Way to power-through, Tex!
Aggravating as it is, we were really lucky with Beryl. I really feel for the people now impacted by Helene. The Covid brain fog is real. It took almost a month to get back to normal. I'm sorry for your own troubles, it must be frustrating to deal with. I'm sure you've powered through many times, too.
Oh my goodness... no one needed that extra aggravation! You've got this, ladies!!! I'm cheering for you 3 hours west! lol
Thanks for being our rooting section. It really is just an aggravation in the grand scheme of things. Better days will come.
When it rains it pours (no pun intended). What a mess but you’re upbeat personally is always good to have. Hopefully this is the last time you guys will have to deal with this. Good luck 😊
I hope it's the last time. The gutters are ready, and we are just waiting to have out turn come up in the roofer's schedule. After that we have to do some trenching and lay some pipes but hopefully that won't be too bad.
Thank you very much to Victoria en Kelly, from Montevideo, Uruguay (South America).
We are so blessed with wonderful volunteers who share a passion for seeing this house restored.
Yall are doing a great job!
We give it the old Girl Scout try.
Hang in there. Y'all are doing a good job despite weather setbacks. All water leaks will eventually go away.
Thanks for being optimistic. We are confident this problem can be solved, we would just like it to be sooner rather than later. We are so lucky to have such supportive followers.
Well the bright side is no new leaks and the door is secured. I hope things are getting back on track. There are always delays and issues with a project this big. Hindsight is one thing, but a positive attitude is everything. I love how ya'll just get on with it. Hope you have a great week 😊 ❤️🤍💙
I think we are back on track but getting caught up has been tough. Fortunately, we had three volunteer workdays and got some awesome help. Somehow, it always seems to come together. You have a great week, too🙂
Thanks Jeannie! Hoping your better! Looks wonderful!
We are back to full health and working frantically to get caught back up for our two big fundraising events that are coming up. My husband has even taken pity on us and is pitching in some more so we can make back lost time.
I recommend that you install a good quality water pump in that under ground water tank. The pump will need to be set to activate at a predetermined water level in order to avoid your basement from being flooded again. Your new electrical panels have sufficient amperage to support a water pump. Take care.
That's the plan but given that there is little use for them in our region, it's unchartered territory so much research will have to be done. Do you happen to have a brand that you can recommend?
I recommend just placing a wet vac there. Connect the hose to it, and run it out to the yard. Just keep it by the door, outside where it slopes. Run you an outdoor outlet so you can plug it in safely without worrying about getting electrocuted.
@@leaguekempnerhouseI highly reccomend a Zoeller brand sump pump with a battery backup and a back flow preventer. I bought a house that had one that was 5-6 years old already when I purchased the house and it lasted another 5+ years before the switch died on it. I liked the pump so much that I purchased the same one as a replacement. It functioned just fine when I sold my house. I’ve tried other pumps since at our new house (for our pool cover) and have never been as impressed as I was with the Zoeller.
As you did not intend on using the cistern, maybe you can see if an ESP downstream can help.
Just a suggestion that might help to cut a bit of length off the bolt so it makes it easier to tighten up. 😊
I was pretty frustrated with how long they were at first but the length has actually come in handy if you are trying to secure the door by yourself. Hopefully we can get the door fixed soon and have a real lock installed.
I think you mentioned building a basement apartment in a previous video. Is that realistic, given the flooding?
Half of the ground floor does not have a water issue so that apartment can go ahead. But you are right - unless we get this side dry, there will be no second apartment. We are 98% confident that when the complete water management plan is in place this side will be okay. But, even so, we will probably have to wait a year to cycle through all the different weather conditions to make sure it's really fixed. Being dry during the hurricane faked us out. We've solved wind direction and duration but not intensity.
We had the coldest summer for seventeen years in my area of the UK, so a little sunshine would be nice BUT not the heat you have in Texas.
Its a one woman job? right, wonder woman. 🤣 You can let people help.
Great update 2x👍
this summer was way better than last. We are looking forward to cooler weather in the fall.
What Jo failed to mention is that she has a bad hip and can barely stand up straight. We can't afford her to file a worker's comp claim.😀 She's one heck of a cleaner, though.
I feel for you
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Dang. I'd say priority number ONE is getting dry.
It has been but there are so many different things going on with the water. It is so frustrating to go through a hurricane and flooding and be dry, then two weeks later get rain and the wind from a different direction and be wet. We are about 90 % better than we started but the last 10% has been a real challenge. We just got word that the gutters are ready to go up, so fingers crossed. Getting the sump pump installed will be the next project after that.
Sorry, I don’t have a brand or company to recommend you. Considering that large capacity underground water cistern, you will most likely require a commercial grade water pump to manage such a large capacity cistern. You will need to search online and do your search. Take care.
What was that noise when you got the shutter to the top of the stairs? It sounded like someone f*rted. Maybe next time one of the men on your crew can bring the shutters up. Its a shame that the rain can still cause damage like this. Commercial properties are generally designed for 6 in. of rain in one hour, so you should be able to handle 4 in. in two hours. Maybe you could hire a full time site manager to tidy up and protect your vulnerable materials and equipment when rain is in the forecast since you are often away from the house. I wish you better luck with the rain and wet vacs.
😜there's no telling what that might have been when you film real-time un-staged video. As for the men, we would love to have a few strong, volunteers but until then, we have to make do with the volunteers we have. As a new nonprofit with very little funding, we don't have money to hire staff but we hope to be in that position someday. As for the design, keep in mind that this house is 130 years old and was specifically designed for all the water to flow towards the house into the underground cistern. The water issues have come a long way and we hope this next phase of adding gutters and more take-away capacity will do the trick.
Hum, thought I commented for algorithm but don't see my comment. Hang in there!
I can see your comment. Thanks for helping nudge the algorithm!