Foundation Fix: A Dramatic Rendition + Hiding the Mess
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
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Doug you and Ashley are doing a great job. Don't worry about all the negative comments those people should just go away if they don't like what you are doing. You have plenty of subscribers that love what you are doing.
Too bad there are so many negative people 😞
The most important thing is the majority of us enjoy watching this family.
Watching your son on that pile of dirt reminded me of 50 years ago when our children was about the age of your son . My husband hauled three loads of dirt in our back yard to fill in low spots . Our two boys got so
excited and began playing in it . They were having so much fun in that dirt pile hubby didn't have the heart to spread it out . They played in that dirt pile for a good eight years . When they outgrew it , then we leveled the yard .Them and all the neighbor children had so much fun !
Mark Twain said a boy was noise with dirt on it!
My father also brought dirt to spread around the front yard which once was pasture. We had great fun with old Tonka trucks and when the hollow we made with them filled with water we used small boards to make boats! Why are so many children indoors staying clean??
haha, that's so cool :) Great story.
Your kids are living proof that you don’t have to have electronic devices to be entertained. Just give them a mound of dirt & presto! Maverick is ‘King of the
Mountain’!
AND Belle’s artistic talent may have gone unnoticed if she had her mind on some electronic game.
I’m not saying computers, iPads & cell phones don’t have their place, but I feel they are WAY over used as forms of entertainment.
Thanks for another great video…& even though some might consider your channel as‘entertainment’, I’ve always thought of it as being educational & learning to do things on your own.
Doug & Ashley, you’re terrific examples of how to ‘Do It Yourself’!
I do love it when your sense of humor or playing a joke on someone, comes through…that’s very entertaining!!!
Congratulations! You know you are successful when you have haters. I heard that once from a very successful man. It changed how I saw the people who criticized. They are a sign you are doing something right.
I love your videos. No bad language and such a precious sweet family. Way to go guys.
I love that, too, but this time I was disappointed that RUclips added a very inappropriate "ad" which was a 20 minute short movie. It even came with a content warning. Why in the world would they run a thing like that with violence and swearing to a channel I watch with my grandchildren to show them the life of a wholesome working family?!
I'm sorry that happened to you and I'm surprised that they would allow that. We have all of our settings set to restrict ads that we wouldn't agree with but RUclips still chooses in the end.
@@Aiko2-26-9 you need to voice ur opinion to RUclips, no video here
If I were your neighbor, I’d be grateful that you’re cleaning up that property and renovating that house!
Ashley you must have worked at syncing the hammer blows to the music?! It was perfect!! 😂
Given the sad state of neglect ur property was in I believe things r coming along nicely. Glad u r repurposing stuff that can be part of the earth. I see there r some bullies here but try to remember that they r unhappy in their own lives and the only way to feel better is to hurt someone else. Sad really. It doesn’t help them like they think. Their words r empty and not worth reading. Oh got to tell ya…. We had a good rain a couple of days ago and my frogs r still singing. It’s such a wonderful thing to lull me to sleep at night. Looking forward to all the changes in store as u reno ur property.
It's good to have a wake up call every once in awhile. Everyone needs to stop and read their posts before sending. Some of us are more direct. Some of us just want to make suggestions. They are not meant to be criticisms. I'm a retired Nursing instructor and I have expertise in that area, so share it when I can. I never mean to demean or criticize. I just like to suggest or educate. I don't think I'm a hater. I love this family. Most of us just want to suggest not tear down. Doug and Ashley, keep on doing what you do best. Be open to suggestions and ignore the unthinking. Enjoy your life and thank you for taking us along. ❤👍
⚘thank you for explaining that. You said it better than I could and in alot less words.....good for you♥️
I would be tempted to focus on projects that would allow me to use the new tools now but of course Ashley and Doug do the jobs that are more of a priority. As usual their judgment is top notch. They are indeed very wise. Major respect, as always.
Nice way to use the block debris !!! You stabilize the ground and hide the mess and no need to pay the dump to get rid of it!! 👍👍
Good morning, good idea on burying the old block, perfect to build up your land! It’s not like trash being buried so some folks needs to chill and just breatheeeeeee 😜. Doug knows what he’s doing 🙂.
Hi Maverick, it was good to see you playing on the hill of dirt, fun fun!
You guys are doing good!! Missing your regular videos, so this was nice.
God Bless each one of you ❤️
Wow! Nothing runs like a Deere or a Doug!!!! You have really mastered using the Deere! Great work!
You need to block all the negative stuff and continue on with your amazing success on this home of yours! Thank you for sharing!
When someone talks to me negatively, I’ll look into their eyes and I say I am grateful for all the things that I’ve never had.
I was reading a few comments and it’s bugs me how people like to chime in with rude comments 😞 like Mom always said” if you’ve got nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all” I love you guys and your style 👍🏼😉❤️🇨🇦
I totally agree with you. I heard that saying from my grandmother more times than I could ever count. And it still holds true today. They obviously think through everything they do and plan with integrity and care. I adore this family.
I usually block that person so I don't see negative remarks.
I was told this as a young child also. Being kind comes so easy! Love this family they are like my children please be kind. They are a very loving family! ❤
I like to think some of the “rude” comments are people trying to offer their advice or a different perspective, or maybe get a better understanding of why something is happening. I honestly thought “I would do something differently with those blocks” but I’m also not pulling them out and seeing them in person, and they are about $12 here so… then reading through some of the responses to those blunt/rude comments I gained understanding of the reasoning why. Some of the responses by other subscribers are pretty mean and harsh too. We should all strive to be more kind with each other (unless there were a bunch of removed comments I missed or something)
Well your mom isn’t right. If we only said nice things humanity could not advance and improve.
Getting the mess gone during and after a project always makes me happy.
I liked the dramatic breaking of the blocks, and there is just something about dirt piles that attract boys. 🙂 And as always still praying for you and your family for safety and progress. Take care
Fun video. You make these things super entertaining
I love me some DIYffernt videos! I miss you guys!
Was expecting Batman to come around the corner! Love the music❤
This is not a negative comment. It's a compliment!❤I love the superhero music in this video. I'm a comic book kid at heart. Doug and Ashley have never had any maliced comments ever from me since I started following them 4 to 5 years ago. I've enjoyed watching their videos and matter fact I'm always watching for their next video every day in my notifications!
At the beginning, the music was so intense I expected a monster to come out from under the house. When Ashley was handing you the pan of concrete and when you were breaking the blocks up, it fit right with the music. 😎
I love seeing you use that machine . I now know why the old men in my neighbourhood stand around the construction sites for hours , chatting amongst themselves and discussing the errors the workmen are making . Not that I would know an error unless it fell on me , but I find the whole machines working thing very interesting .
Great editing. Loved the ‘hammer’ sequence👏🏼👍🏽🙏🏼
I hate that there are so many times you have to stop all forward productions just to address the haters. Some people just need to get a damn life and leave you sweet people/family alone! I personally love what you 4 do. Your videos are excellent and I have never missed one, ever!!!! Keep on keeping on and just forget the haters.
What haters? Am I missing something?
@@brenda9140 yeah ,I thought the same thing. I even looked at all the comments and I'm not seeing all this "negative comments " that they are talking about. Weird...
You have improved so much with your video making. Timing the music too breaking the concrete blocks was terrific And yes I noticed You're getting to be quite a professional videographer. I'm surprised you were able to dig down so far without hitting the water table I'm from Florida and you dig a hole it's gonna fill up with water Good plan burying the cement Continued success
You kiddos are doing a great job. All this is hard work and you are improving your property. I really enjoy your content and look forward to seeing your next video. God Bless.
Doug and Ashley please dont let the negative comments upset you. There will always be those types on all videos. I think its the tone of the comments that upsets us all. Its one thing to ask why someone is doing something but to comment rudely before knowing why they are doing it that way is wrong.
I know that this is HARD labor to do replace the foundation but in the long term it will be very good for the house. I commend you for tackling this job. I am looking forward to the day when you will have it done. Then you will feel confident that your home will be safe. I'm proud of you for being willing to put in the time. Hang in there. (I don't know how to put in the smiley faces but consider it done.)
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You and your wife are such hard working people. I congratulate you on every finished step of this total renovation of home and property. As always I can not wait for the next video. Thank you for your content.
OMG!!! Ashley...great music accompaniment!!!! Perfect editing! You go, Girl!!!
It’s kind of shocking to see how easily those old blocks broke up. No wonder you’re replacing them. Very sustainable, (in the old fashioned use of the word) to use them right on your property as fill too. Cinematography perfect a real treat. Thank you.
Whenever I see that you've uploaded I click and watch IMMEDIATELY. I absolutely love your channel, your work ethic, and everything you do to bring us these videos. It's an incredible amount of work to film and edit all of this on top of everything. Excited to see everything come together. You guys have a talent for seeing the potential in a property. Keep it up! 👏
I am glad to see you bury all the junk. Makes the ground more stable.
Awesome job!!! Like when the kids get dirty....that's true parenting!!
Great idea burying the blocks. I love these videos keep them coming.
Good morning! Thanks for sharing
Doug you and Ashely are doing an amazing job on your home, if anyone gives negative comments they need to be blocked from your channel. You have so many followers that GET what you are doing. I for one have followed you since you lived next to the school. I have ALWAYS been amazed at your ability to not only be the architect, contractor and the laborer. I am loving all he videos on the home in Florida you are keeping this home to a true early Florida home, I know this because when we moved to,Florida from Illinois in 1962, our home was built on cement post and lived next to a swampy area. Thank you for all your sharing of you and your families life. Recently I watched a RUclipsr from Iowa digging a massive hole with a larger machine and bury huge blocks of cement, farm machinery etc. great idea
Look at you Doug, becoming a master at the machine haha,,, awesome work per usual guys! Thanks for sharing!!
Doug and Ashley loved the music!!! You used the blocks for great fill. I think some people do not realize Florida is mostly sand. Loved Maverick on the dirt pile he is just so cute!! Growing up so fast!! You are such a Beautiful loving kind family working hard. Love EVERY video!! Sorry some people have nothing better to do except be unkind. Kindness is so easy I choice kindness!! You are the hardest working couple making a better life as you go on. Love you all!! Look forward to the next video! ❤
That power shovel is so useful! Maverick is in little boy heaven. It's fun to see progress on the house.
Very enjoyable video. The music syncing with the hammer blows was awesome! Love seeing all the excavator can do for y’all. Until next time God bless y’all 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Wow, the mud! You guys are handling that better than I could!
Love the intense music to enhance the hard work going on with those piers! You are becoming an expert with that excavator, Doug, and I think it has proven its value to you over and over again. Nice way to hide a mess and provide some needed filler at the same time. Great teamwork as usual, too, Ashley.
I am loving the editing, you’re abilities are growing! 🎼🎵🔨💥
Wondering if you will fill beneath your home with gravel when the piers are finished. I'm glad you have the equipment to dig trenches and put in French drains to direct water away from your home when the rainy season starts. I have watched all of your remodels but this is the most challenging. What a power couple you are.
Oh my goodness, some people can be so mean with there comments. It serves no purpose to put others down just be cause they aren't doing something the way you like it done. We should be lifting others up. Thank ya'll for sharing with us. Great video! Hugs and love from Mississippi ❤️
Loved that opening music! Great editing! Always enjoy watching your videos!
They say that no one is disappointed in perfection and although nothing is ever perfect, your attention to detail comes pretty dang close. We know if you are doing something it will be done right and that's why you guys are our favorite channel 👍 God bless you in all you do.
Lots of work....but your almost there with the peers...hugs
Loved the editing of the breaking blocks to the music 😊 and the old hacky sack made me laugh. Many hours were spent playing that back in the day.
One more pier fixed, and done properly with concrete core. Your place is really coming together. Love the progress.
Two piers actually! The one at the very beginning, we didn't show the work for. Thanks!
As always good to see you all.It is hard to believe you have been in Florida almost a year already! You have come a long way.
That excavator has become a extension of your hands and fingers! You have really honed your skills! Very impressed!! I have shop envy, too!
Good idea to brake the blocks up to use as filler...I wonder if the old owners are seeing the work being put into their old home? ....the hacky sack was a cool find ! It makes me wonder if any of the old homeowners that see you remodel or rebuild their homes wish they could buy them back after you put the Doug and Ashley touch to them. 😁
Tool Geek has a special greaser. Maverick is a calm joyful person. Love watching him grow up in front of our eyes.
Loved the beginning of the video. It was almost like a dramatic trailer for a movie.
I'll bet you'll be glad when this pier job is done! Hard work but worth it. Nice recycling to use for fill. If you need more you could ask on Facebook, it's hard to get rid of, no garbage companies will take it.
Liked the music as you were smashing those blocks
Epic music for an epic job!
I'm loving the dramatic videos with the music this week!
Your little boy was so cute climbing on the dirt pile. A little boys delight. ❤️
Awesome job! I enjoy watching the progress. I know there are many projects on your list but the rainy season will be hitting FL soon. I have a pond as well, it takes about 4 ft of dirt above the water line before it is partially mushy at that time of year. Perhaps consider getting some fill dirt soon before it becomes a swamp again. This time of year the 4ft mark is like a normal yard. About ten feet above the pond and I don't have to worry about getting stuck with the riding mower during the rainy season. Because you are smart, you made the work shop mobile and you have already improved the drainage. Keep on making videos for use to enjoy.
You are doing a great job. You guys are the ones paying for all the stuff you are doing and have done so your is the only ones you have to work on this . I started watching your videos back when you redid the school house.
Maverick is a lucky guy, his dad makes holes and builds mountains for him to play on!
Always fun to watch
That saved you going to dump and money, good thinking Doug, love and blessings from Scotland :) :)
Loved the beginning music.and the changing of the dozer claws and bucket
Perfect music for the dramatic effect.
OMG....the possibilities are endless of the things I could've created with those blocks. With prices so high repurpose, reuse, recycle is what I live and die by these days. I agree with the guy from Ohio... set things by the road with a "FREE" sign for those less fortunate.
I think he's using them as fill for that area. Anyway, putting construction materials at the curb can attract the wrong people. Some thieves look for construction sites to steal copper wiring and pipes from.
Blocks cost under $2 a piece new. They are plentiful and easy to find. We save the good ones and repurpose the bad ones as fill.
People complain about anything. Lol.
@@TheGreatWhiteHope209 it wasn't a complaint, Steven. It was a comment and suggestion. Know the difference. This is an open forum for discussion and that includes "shoulda, coulda, wouldas."
@@diyfferent Glad you were able to save the good ones. Burying the useless ones was indeed a good idea. Call me cheap, $2 is actually $5. $5 is $10. $10 is $20 and so on 🤣...take care, you two.
Always enjoy watching you guys. Please keep them coming. !! The place is looking great !!
I know nothing about building but every time I see Doug get under the house and work on the blocks I am on edge. 😍
Nothing better than a big pile of dirt for a boy to play on. Fun stuff, Maverick!
Nice! Doug, you’re pretty slick on those excavator controls!
It takes very little to make a little boy happy. Pile of dirt and an old worn out Hacky sac. Oh what fun. I’ll be so glad when your yard is grass again! Lol
Wow such hateful comments. Your doing it right
Oh my goodness, what a bunch of negative mouthy people. What a wonderful life they must have. Awesome video, as always!! ❤
Love the dramatic music!😂 You home is coming along nicely Doug! Another great video👏👌. Keep safe and God bless your beautiful family🤲💚🌷
Oh, my gosh!! The music choice is awesome. You are crushing it.
Using the blocks as land fill makes sense,
Why such and deep hole 🕳 I don't yet understand. But knowing you, you have your reasons and we'll find out later.
At first i thought you was wasting perfectly good blocks, happy to see you had a good use for them , i pick up free blocks all the time, always a use for those
Another awesome video. Hugs and prayers.
Brilliant. Improve drainage and dispose of ruble!!!
Thanks that was so much fun !! Love and hugs to the family 💕
Great use for the old center blocks. He sure like that nappy zac. He is just growing in leaps and bounds and not afraid to climb or get dirty. Brave little guy.
Thanks for sharing another great video. I thought that you was going to make a berm for the pond to help with the flooding. I will also say that it's your property that you and Ashley should do what you want. Thanks again, can't wait for the next one!!
Hi there thank you for my fix lol well needed glad to see that it dried up under the house enjoyed the video keep up the good work great blessings ahead for you and your family
Doug and Ashley, always a joy to watch and learn from your videos, thank you for taking your viewers along, in all you do. It's sad to see negative people who waste their life, and their time, fault finding, and criticizing others, seldom being positive. Probably have very few, if any real friends. (I'd rather have a bad toothache, then have them for a neighbor)
So agree!!
Just a suggestion, when the warm weather comes and things dry out, dig out your pond take it down as far as you can and build up the berms around it. Are you putting in drain tile after the Reno is complete? If so all you have to do is lay the tile to drain to the pond…put a pipe in the ground before you build your berm. Put a post at the end of it so you k ow where it is afterward. Big job but could dry out the property if the water has somewhere to go
So creative!
Great job as always you are both hard working
Nice editing when breaking up the old blocks!
Very very long time subscriber here. Love u guys to death, but please put out some longer and more frequent videos. Even those catch up / non project videos u did a while back.
You guys are doing a great job!
Hi Doug!!! Hi Ashley!!! Love that Maverick got to climb a beautiful dirt mountain today!!! I'm yearning for another Ocarina concert. My husband just bought me one. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be 😳😝😂 Hugs to all!!!💖
I really enjoyed the cool music it matched perfect! Great job all of you!!!
You got skills man...good job
You have come so far in a short time! It probably seems longer to you but from this end its fast. I told my mom today five minutes goes fast unless you are at the dentist! Such a great experience for your family. Thanks for the update and have fun!
Amazing work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
Oh dear! Seems like you can't win Doug. Some unjustified brutal comments again. I understand exactly why you buried them reflecting back to your last property and the strong feelings folks had then about the disposal of the chimney refuse. We know you love your property, and you did absolutely no harm burying the concrete. In fact, I think it was a great idea. If you have more to dispose of later, consider using it as a base for a berm around the pond. You may have no plans for a berm, but it could provide some protection for your house & property from flooding in those unforeseen mother nature occurrences. You can still enjoy the pond and access it easily. If you're interested in advertising them for reuse, there usually is someone that will come get them.
Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more videos.
I was thinking the same with the berm. I thought that was what he was doing lol. BUT I will say his property he should do what he wants.
One hit and they crumbled means they were worthless and not structurally sound better to use them for land fill.
Awesome work...you two !! Love the sound effects through out the video !! Very cool 😎 stay safe and enjoy all your videos !!🤗💜yall ..pretty cool grease 🔫 !!