THE BIG REVEAL! Root Cellar Walls UNCOVERED | DIY Homestead Home Build

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  • It's time to take the forms off of our root cellar concrete walls and see how it turned out!
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  • @cathybrewer8958
    @cathybrewer8958 7 месяцев назад +8

    The best place to raise kids. They learn so much its unbelievable how much knowledge they will have. Not many kids can say they helped build a road. You all did a real good job on building the root cellar.

    • @HiMynameissavage
      @HiMynameissavage 7 месяцев назад

      No cap wish I would have grew up with a dad like this

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms 7 месяцев назад +5

    That rock crusher was such a good investment. Thanks for sharing.

  • @cliffordforehand5164
    @cliffordforehand5164 7 месяцев назад +5

    Use a short piece of EMT pipe to break the threaded rod by bending it up and down like a snap tie.

  • @kcarrot2002
    @kcarrot2002 7 месяцев назад +5

    Can’t get any more perfect than that I think.!!!!😊 perfect setup for the rock crusher! You guys really think things through on making things quicker and easier👍I have to laugh at myself because all this time I have watched you guys I kept thinking my god that’s a lot of piles of rock and boulders what could they ever do with all that. Turns out it’s very useful and free to improve your road👍❤️You will always have enough material to fix your road!!

  • @lyndamcclain8795
    @lyndamcclain8795 7 месяцев назад +1

    The walls look great. There will always be rock crushing to do.

  • @johntalley7326
    @johntalley7326 7 месяцев назад +4

    Cellar is a hit. Congratulations.

  • @johnbellrose9165
    @johnbellrose9165 7 месяцев назад +3

    Quite the awesome crew. Excellent job from everyone

  • @allanlee9938
    @allanlee9938 7 месяцев назад +2

    If you use a small piece of conduit and put the all thread through it makes it easier to pull the boxing apart and you can patch the little hole we’re the conduit is in the wall

  • @phuongvo3051
    @phuongvo3051 7 месяцев назад +3

    Your first accomplishment was fulfilled, I’m so enjoyed watching your channel , it’s so nice to see your kids playing around and trying to help their dad unscrew the bold , great help though 😂, I’m so happy to see the BIG PREVIEW ,your guys did such a great job , 👏

  • @wadeprior5203
    @wadeprior5203 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good morning how are you folks doing today hope everything is going okay I guess you guys are trying to get that basement or whatever you guys are building but the keep up the good work we're proud of all of you

  • @carol07643
    @carol07643 7 месяцев назад +3

    Nice job

  • @Austin-fc5gs
    @Austin-fc5gs 7 месяцев назад +2

    What good helpers you have! so cute

  • @VMc828
    @VMc828 7 месяцев назад +2

    ❤great progress🙏🙂

  • @richdobbs6595
    @richdobbs6595 25 дней назад +1

    Maybe put a couple foot long pipe over the all thread and wiggle it back and forth?

  • @kwarts
    @kwarts 7 месяцев назад +2

    4:58 looks fine to me.
    Kind regards Christiaan

  • @paulpotts5786
    @paulpotts5786 7 месяцев назад +3

    Get you a short piece of pipe to break the all thread off

  • @billm5433
    @billm5433 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great job on the root cellar! Enjoyed watching the kids pitch in. Did you have to run the generator to charge your batteries? Btw, glad you enjoyed the elk videos I sent to you. Have a blessed day. Bill!🙏🏼🫡

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад +1

      No generator was needed. The sun keeps doing its job here in Arizona 😁. And thanks again for the elk videos. 👍

  • @joanpodmjerski9330
    @joanpodmjerski9330 7 месяцев назад +2

    What are you going to make with all that wood left over. The wall looks great.😊❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

    • @joanpodmjerski9330
      @joanpodmjerski9330 7 месяцев назад

      You have a beautiful family 😍🥰😉🫠🙃🙂💯👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶💢💥💫👊

  • @blinky1324
    @blinky1324 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hello Natalie & Jacob
    Great to see your Rock 🪨 farm is producing a crop ...lol
    Great job Turning your first crop into road bass looks 👌....lol.lol
    The root cellar looks great good job on it... keep up the video....

  • @robfox5892
    @robfox5892 7 месяцев назад +5

    @ 20:30 check out Natalie running that backhoe like an absolute boss! Awesome progress guys, thanks for sharing.

  • @JERRY-xb6vy
    @JERRY-xb6vy 6 дней назад +1

    So where's the episode where you open the new root cellar after the pad pour??

  • @billroberts3864
    @billroberts3864 7 месяцев назад +4

    You two are awesome because you smile and have a 'can do' attitude. The walls turned out very nice and the ceiling/roof will be fun to watch when you construct the forms for the concrete pour. The rock crusher has been a great investment to provide you with a year around driveway. (No more muddy driveway.) It is nice to see the kids being involved so they will have a sense of ownership in this root cellar project. They will not forget how they helped building the walls and road/rock covering. Big blessing to you all.

  • @cheriosmith
    @cheriosmith 7 месяцев назад +7

    Hey there…it looks great! It’s a root cellar and will be underground. No one will see your mistakes.
    Learn and enjoy the fact that unlike most of us, you’ll have a root cellar! Good job helping kids!

  • @southron49
    @southron49 7 месяцев назад +2

    a piece of 1/2 inch emt conduit slid over the all threads would have broken them off much easier. alas, live and learn..........g

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 7 месяцев назад +4

    Everything looks great! Rock crusher is working great too!

  • @SJC49
    @SJC49 7 месяцев назад +2

    Can you use the forms for something else? You did an amazing job on the root cellar. Very impressed! Edit - you just answered my ? Thanks. 😍🇨🇦

  • @twx8626
    @twx8626 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice work love your building skills👍👍 A bulge in the outer wall. This is nonsense. Interior walls turned out perfect |👍It is possible to set up small bonfires around a lower structure next to the concrete... and isolate pipes. That it won't warp... a dry wall, the sealing is perceived better

  • @loucinci3922
    @loucinci3922 7 месяцев назад +3

    Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

  • @danmooney7192
    @danmooney7192 7 месяцев назад +4

    Natalie, that's a "Right-Handed" hammer and you were using it "Left-Handed" that's why you had so much trouble hitting the all thread! lol

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад +2

      Definitely need to invest in a left-handed hammer. And some blinker fluid 😁

    • @Gardendreamsforme
      @Gardendreamsforme 7 месяцев назад

      @@aboulderlifeoffgrid😂😂😂

    • @SJC49
      @SJC49 7 месяцев назад

      I didn’t know there was a difference!

  • @ritameek3353
    @ritameek3353 7 месяцев назад +3

    Things are moving alone nicely.
    Thanks for sharing. 😁👍🏼

  • @SpaceForce2019
    @SpaceForce2019 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great job on the concrete, looks awesome!! The video editing of the dismantling the forms made it fun to watch. Next stop Hollywood. Kudos to the Editor. The rock crushing set up seemed to work great too. Getting things down to a science. Think Spring, I am here in Colorado. Stay safe

  • @buskerjames
    @buskerjames 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for another amazing video, your kids are great helpers spring is coming here in Calgary Canada

  • @todstrucks2919
    @todstrucks2919 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great job giving me a lot ideas/ pointers.

  • @Cuz789
    @Cuz789 7 месяцев назад +5

    You guys are guys are killing it. Thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through you.

  • @jonahbauman-t8q
    @jonahbauman-t8q 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hey y'all. it's looking good. Keep up the good work.

  • @helenjamison551
    @helenjamison551 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hello BOULDER FAMILY I'M LATE BUT HERE NOW ❤❤❤❤FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. Hope you day is going well 😊😊😊😊

  • @shadetreesolar2932
    @shadetreesolar2932 7 месяцев назад +3

    You guys are Crushin’ It, pardon the pun, As the saying goes “Work smarter not harder”

  • @laruedouglas7972
    @laruedouglas7972 7 месяцев назад +3

    The cellar turned out great. Doesn't matter if it sticks out a bit on the outside, no one will see it. The rock crusher was a great investment.

  • @dane9175
    @dane9175 7 месяцев назад +4

    main pile of rocks LOL 🤣 As opposed to your backup pile of rocks?🤔

  • @myrigarou
    @myrigarou 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for the video 😊

  • @TheKDubW
    @TheKDubW 7 месяцев назад +2

    Considering the quarry that you're working in, I'd say that is excellent! You're never going to see the outside wall anyway. Just that much thicker in those areas of the wall! Inside looks great. As someone I know says, "ain't nothin' wrong with dat."

  • @debbietrebilcoe9441
    @debbietrebilcoe9441 7 месяцев назад +3

    Your doing great job x

  • @yingli8028
    @yingli8028 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Jacob, i watch all your videos. Great job...
    I'm wondering instead concrete walls, would 8" thick concrete block wall with vertical and horizontal rebar filled with concrete in all pockets ok for this application? The walls are not that high and the horizontal span are not that wide...
    Btw i am in the y area guess 15-20 miles away from you?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      Yes, block with rebar filled with concrete would work just fine. Thanks 🙂

  • @ironwoodvalley
    @ironwoodvalley 7 месяцев назад +2

    "Nothing goes over my head. I will catch it." ~Awkward silence.~ "I should get to work." One more Dad joke and Natalie would have scolded you, and you knew it! 🤣

    • @ironwoodvalley
      @ironwoodvalley 7 месяцев назад +1

      Oh, and the walls turned out great. I actually like the chipboard texture the OSB left.

  • @dougmcnattin386
    @dougmcnattin386 7 месяцев назад +2

    how big is this root seller? It looks to be a spiral staircase right? To get down to it. You folks are defiantly committed. Good luck Stay enthused.

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад +1

      The root cellar is 7'X9'10". We've got a creative way to get into it. Can't share how yet, but will soon. Thanks 🙂

  • @ronkort8927
    @ronkort8927 7 месяцев назад +3

    Another great job!

  • @rongray4118
    @rongray4118 7 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful Job! The new rock crusher are is Awesome!

  • @timliggett5088
    @timliggett5088 7 месяцев назад +2

    A one and a half foot small pipe that will just fit the all thread and bend it back and forth for future needs

  • @richdobbs6595
    @richdobbs6595 25 дней назад +1

    If the forms didn't collapse when pouring the walls, it is a success. The appearance, especially on the outside wall is irrelevant. I would be looking for places where the concrete didn't flow into some section of the wall, not where seams bulged. But that is based on my assumptions, rather than any particular expertise or experience.

  • @SJC49
    @SJC49 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great drone shots!

  • @EvAlGi
    @EvAlGi 7 месяцев назад +1

    the progress is looking very good, the beto is wel formed, don't mind the outerwall, you will never see it after the house is build. And the road is getting such a good surface, but it would have been better to have foil underneath of the rocks. They will mostlikely sink into the mud, fairly rappid.

  • @richdobbs6595
    @richdobbs6595 25 дней назад +1

    What did you or will you do with the forms? They look like they could be ready made wall sections for a framed building.

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  25 дней назад

      We built a chicken coop and a platform for a shed out of the forms. Thanks 🙂

  • @estellaknox9285
    @estellaknox9285 7 месяцев назад +3

    Looks great!!

  • @John-kl3ue
    @John-kl3ue 7 месяцев назад +2

    Looks great ..that will still be there for many generations ….

  • @dhgifts
    @dhgifts 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice job with the Root celler.

  • @voip4life
    @voip4life Месяц назад +1

    Cellar looks great. I was really surprised how well the OSB forms and all thread worked out.

  • @kennethhudson8013
    @kennethhudson8013 7 месяцев назад +2

    Yall going to keep all yer money down there lol

  • @talleyrand2739
    @talleyrand2739 7 месяцев назад +1

    those children and yourself should have on the correct masks have you heard of silicosis ?? that is what you get from the dust of crushing stones and from jack hammering same and trust me you do not want that,please check it out asap from retired work cover inspector

  • @everettvancampen3315
    @everettvancampen3315 7 месяцев назад +1

    The next time run your all thread through the horizontal continuous whalers. Do not use blocks!

  • @_scrapman4324
    @_scrapman4324 7 месяцев назад +2

    What is Gaylord? You always have that logo on you.

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад +1

      It's Gaylor Electric. I used to work for them, and the shirts are still in good shape. Thanks 🙂

  • @wowyummyyy
    @wowyummyyy 7 месяцев назад +2

    LIKE👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @unpopuIaropinion
    @unpopuIaropinion 5 месяцев назад +1

    How much did it cost and how big is it please?

  • @devmeistersuperprecision4155
    @devmeistersuperprecision4155 7 месяцев назад +1

    Just found your channel. Subscribed. I am in the same boat but waiting for winter to release its grips.
    What is the deal on the backhoe? Did you guys lease it or buy it? It looks older. What make and year is it?
    And the white stuff. I am Vermont. The snow is beautiful but it’s a pain when you have work to do.

  • @Step-n-Wolf
    @Step-n-Wolf 7 месяцев назад +2

    Was wondering why you bothered with the outside all threads as you are backfilling anyway? Looks great!

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      We still have to seal up the outside walls, and the allthread will just be in the way. Thanks 🙂

    • @Step-n-Wolf
      @Step-n-Wolf 7 месяцев назад

      @@aboulderlifeoffgrid if you spray on a sealer they shouldn't be a problem, and given the uneven surface, a spray might be best. Moisture isn't a big problem in AZ like it was when doing basements in MN. Don't know about now, but when I built my MN home they used tar for all below-grade surfaces. I suspect there are more modern products. I know people also insulate on the outside of the foundation too.
      Are you considering in-floor radiant heating when pouring the slab? When my childhood home was built, my dad put in a downdraft forced air furnace and ran all the plenums and registers in the floor. Poured the cement slab right over them. Conversely, the swamp cooler vents were all in the ceiling/attic....so cold came down from the top, heat up from the bottom. Yes, two systems, but more efficient.

  • @allanlee9938
    @allanlee9938 7 месяцев назад +1

    It’s never nice when you lose a family pet

  • @mikeyoung5211
    @mikeyoung5211 7 месяцев назад +2

    Your missing a fork on your excavator

    • @SJC49
      @SJC49 7 месяцев назад +1

      He’s been missing it for some time now. I think he and his brother tried to weld it back on but it broke again.

  • @paulvanhouts3365
    @paulvanhouts3365 7 месяцев назад +2

    G’day, from Townsville Australia, you certainly have your work cut out for you. Just a thought: modify the trailer for the rock mill so it sits just where you want, the right height for loading the scoop, with a grid floor at the best height for access, allow for adding like sluice that swivels much like a concrete truck. The problem with us viewers is we concoct all sort of mods that we think may help but what matters is what you can afford. I enjoy watching your family work together. Stay safe and healthy.

  • @coralsancetta7242
    @coralsancetta7242 7 месяцев назад +2

    Will you be sealing the outside walls?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      Yes, but we need warmer weather before we can. Thanks 🙂

  • @todstrucks2919
    @todstrucks2919 7 месяцев назад +2

    😂 Drax guardians of the galaxy. Good one!

  • @lkmartin15
    @lkmartin15 7 месяцев назад +2

    🥰🙏🏻❤️

  • @alliewolf3391
    @alliewolf3391 7 месяцев назад +2

    ❤😊❤😊❤😊

  • @willglueck3156
    @willglueck3156 7 месяцев назад +2

    🚜👍

  • @allanlee9938
    @allanlee9938 7 месяцев назад +1

    We’re is your black cat haven’t seen it for a while

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      She wandered off quite a while ago. It's not something we like talking about. We miss her.😞

  • @centexan
    @centexan 7 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoy watching you guys! Just a note. Learn when to use other parts of your hammer. For example, for bending the all threads up and down to break them, don't use the head. Turn the hammer sideways and use the broad side between the head and claw to hit with. You won't miss and it will really decrease the number of hits you need. Keep up the good work!

  • @heikoj9646
    @heikoj9646 7 месяцев назад +1

    This RUclips channel has earned a t l e a s t 50,000 subscribers... 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 😀 (Ich hoffe, dass die Übersetzung immer stimmt, da ich in Deutschland wohne…)

  • @roblamont8756
    @roblamont8756 7 месяцев назад +1

    Did you think about doing a icf foundation ?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      Not really. ICF is expensive, and we don't really need the insulation. The way we did it was more work, but all the wood we used is going to get reused in other projects. Appreciate it, thanks 😊.

  • @erlinavicente7411
    @erlinavicente7411 7 месяцев назад +1

    Almost a blowout. Don’t know if you poured 4ft at a time.

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      We were pouring about 3 foot lifts. It was just too much pressure and not enough time for it to set up. We got lucky. Thanks 🙂

    • @erlinavicente7411
      @erlinavicente7411 7 месяцев назад

      @@aboulderlifeoffgrid if only renting forms were cheaper, I’d probably build my own too.

  • @peterdement
    @peterdement 7 месяцев назад +3

    Too small! 20% more effort and cost may have yielded twice as much space.

  • @clivedredge
    @clivedredge 7 месяцев назад +2

    A little honeycomb in the concrete is acceptable... You could stand a 4 story building on it... Well done...

  • @CrustyAbsconder
    @CrustyAbsconder 7 месяцев назад +1

    Please stop putting your hands near that tiny-rock-crusher Make a wooden-mallet out of a two x six. Also please wear a dust-mask. We want this show to continue....

  • @rowbeartow7376
    @rowbeartow7376 7 месяцев назад

    Why is Al Gore building a root cellar?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      I hope this is the start of a joke. Otherwise, I have no idea what you're asking. 🫠

  • @paulrovira873
    @paulrovira873 7 месяцев назад +1

    You did a great job hope you applied diesel fuel on the forms it prevent the forms from sticking to the concrete also you can apply on the outside of the concrete black tar and polystyrene

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 месяцев назад

      Actually, we used water sealer on the forms because we had a bunch given to us from a friend. It worked really well. Thanks 🙂

  • @spankymcspank316
    @spankymcspank316 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thats a lot of wood, wouldn't ICF blocks been cheaper and easier?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  5 месяцев назад

      We sawmilled most of that wood. ICF blocks are very expensive. Thanks 🙂