I Removed 1 Million Pounds of Trash From My House

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2022
  • After 6 years, 1,000 hours of labor, 1 million pounds of trash removed, and a little over $100,000, my house is trash free.
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @ojbudz
    @ojbudz Год назад +2989

    His grandpa would probably say "hey I was going to use that"

    • @kevenhiemie
      @kevenhiemie Год назад +131

      Things I heard my grandpa say everyday

    • @c50ge
      @c50ge Год назад +156

      Do you know how much that would cost if you needed one of those!

    • @deanbrunner261
      @deanbrunner261 Год назад +80

      Or don't throw that I might need it 😇😇😇

    • @kevenhiemie
      @kevenhiemie Год назад +84

      "Hey who threw this away? There's still a lot of life left in this."

    • @paulharvey1947
      @paulharvey1947 Год назад +96

      I was thinking of how each of those items COULD be used instead of it being thrown away.
      Of course I was raised in a time when EVERYTHING had at least a 2 lifes before we considered it trash. Then we would give it to someone else who thought it could still be used for something

  • @sandraterpko5450
    @sandraterpko5450 6 месяцев назад +98

    I don’t understand why you took out all those trees in your front yard. Your farm is beautiful. You must be proud of all you have accomplished while going to college and help running the farm. You truly are amazing!!

    • @OldGrizz59
      @OldGrizz59 4 месяца назад +3

      It gave him more land to plant crops and thus increase income.

    • @GarrethandPipa
      @GarrethandPipa 4 месяца назад +4

      Trees like humans don't live forever you take them down before they start coming down on stuff that costs a literally truck load of money

    • @Scottish-tart
      @Scottish-tart 3 месяца назад +1

      @@GarrethandPipa I thought many of them came down looking rotten inside.

    • @GarrethandPipa
      @GarrethandPipa 3 месяца назад

      @@Scottish-tart because of when it was built the flooring will be 4 times thicker than the flooring you buy today. I am not saying that it isn't ALOT of work but when you have more time than money. It is an option for those who are looking for it.

    • @user-ik3mk5vi8m
      @user-ik3mk5vi8m 3 месяца назад

      Probably dampness

  • @lindamoore4043
    @lindamoore4043 Год назад +168

    It made me sad to see the beautiful big trees all taken out! What a huge job. You certainly are making a clean slate

    • @stevie_jean1953
      @stevie_jean1953 7 месяцев назад +11

      Same.

    • @terryheatwole6153
      @terryheatwole6153 6 месяцев назад +24

      Criminal imho

    • @deannahammond4090
      @deannahammond4090 6 месяцев назад +5

      They were old and probably at the end of their life, he can always plant new ones.

    • @dawnhughes9942
      @dawnhughes9942 6 месяцев назад +53

      I'm an arborist and thought the same thing. What a tragic loss to remove all the trees his grandfather planted. Most of them were in good shape and would have lived for a long time. I admire all the work cleaning up the place though. Huge amount of work.

    • @mangore623
      @mangore623 5 месяцев назад +6

      @yvonneprimeau5475 Well, all of the large ones were at least 100 years…and still standing…along with the house.

  • @ralphlivingston894
    @ralphlivingston894 5 месяцев назад +53

    I live on a farm that isn’t similar to yours… It is exactly like yours (I would be happy to send you pictures!) In spite of your incredible… Really incredible work, people have no idea of how daunting it is. We have a beautiful home that is surrounded by junk farm equipment. Rather than clean up old buildings, we just build new ones. But the junk is still here. Amazing, exceptional job. I’m just gob smacked by how much you have accomplished. Congratulations!

  • @paulotts4871
    @paulotts4871 Год назад +596

    Cole, that's a hell of an accomplishment for such a young man. I'll bet Mama and Daddy Cornstar are the proudest parents in the world!

    • @mmurphy2317
      @mmurphy2317 Год назад +20

      ...and you know your sister is also proud of you, as well, Cole...

    • @troycurrie7784
      @troycurrie7784 Год назад +13

      ...and your brother...whether or not he is able to show or tell you.

    • @larrykluckoutdoors8227
      @larrykluckoutdoors8227 Год назад +19

      That was a great video. I cannot believe we have been watching that long

    • @lorrainerussell6049
      @lorrainerussell6049 Год назад +4

      😮

  • @704Productions
    @704Productions 4 месяца назад +17

    Thanks! This motivates this 62 year old to get rid of the clutter. I don’t want to leave this for my wife or sons to deal with when I’m gone. Thank you!!

    • @loril.mangold8160
      @loril.mangold8160 4 месяца назад +1

      Yeah, that's just it, Nobody wants to clean up someone Else's past

  • @fredbrooks8347
    @fredbrooks8347 4 месяца назад +11

    I am amazed that you could get rid of all that good junk! You need to write a book on how you did it. You my young man are a positive influence on so many, and you know a lot about many things. I have made 75 trips around the sun and you are one of my hero’s. You keep going my man. Thanks for feeding America.

    • @darrenturcotte7799
      @darrenturcotte7799 4 месяца назад

      “ I loaded shit onto a trailer the end” there’s your book

  • @amandahudson431
    @amandahudson431 Год назад +243

    This young man did not just grow up. He was well raised with incredible role models!

    • @dp-fq7xp
      @dp-fq7xp Год назад

      The left calls this White Privilege, LOL, Well done young man....

    • @jaynewallace-bohannon6317
      @jaynewallace-bohannon6317 8 месяцев назад +3

      You are going to miss those trees

  • @william6526
    @william6526 Год назад +98

    Being raised on a farm and having a father that was on the farm during the great depression I know about Junk equipment and what my dad called his bone yard of spare parts and things he might need. These old guys never threw anything away because they were raised and lived when you fixed what you had and you made do with everything.
    If you ever have the privilege to work with these older folks and realize this country could learn a lot from them about making things work rather then having the throw away society we have today.
    I really think your father and your grandfather would be busting at the seems proud of you.
    You have an amazing additude and if more young folks had your mindset this country of ours would turn around and it might sound crazy but it would return to the great place to live I remember .
    Well done and for what it's worth this old man is proud of you an would love to be able to call you my friend.
    God bless you and your future dreams.

    • @davidwoermansr
      @davidwoermansr Год назад +3

      All my kids built their vehicles out of my salvage yard and their garden tractors and equipment too my youngest 2 just turned 18 they're not afraid of driving antiques

  • @stargasm1000
    @stargasm1000 11 месяцев назад +66

    This has got to be about the best video on what life's all about that I've probably EVER watched!! Dude, you just hit the matters of life in the MOST SPECTACULAR WAY!! This is the way EVERYBODY needs to be. You are a shining example of what it means to be a man. Congratulations to you and I'm sure your Grandfather is mighty proud of you. You took what he gave you and didn't just take it for granted.

    • @pamelafox7677
      @pamelafox7677 6 месяцев назад +2

      What? Why knock down mature trees?

  • @andrewveitch8515
    @andrewveitch8515 11 месяцев назад +6

    Wow Cole, to this 52yr old guy here, you are an inspiration . You can inspire so many others your age to go places and reach their dreams with your dedication and hard work . Such an amazing transformation of your farm yard and house as well. You are an exceptional young man and you're going to go far in life with that kind of work ethic.

  • @theloudamerican2193
    @theloudamerican2193 Год назад +170

    Keeping in mind: your grandfather came from a MUCH DIFFERENT TIME. He was taught to use everything to its ABSOLUTE maximum. He looked at a boneyard as a savings account essentially. I’m certain that were he to see his farm being restored to it’s beautiful past state: he would be very impressed, and proud of you young man! I’m glad to see you have such love for your family land and name. You have a happy and proud angel walking that property…

    • @fraidykat
      @fraidykat Год назад +9

      And the people throwing everything away will become like Grandpa's dad, broke and with nothing.

    • @bkucinschi
      @bkucinschi Год назад +8

      Make sure you keep the farm in the family

    • @dougmark8436
      @dougmark8436 Год назад +1

      I honestly think that I needed that is a lot of hooey they just wanted hoard it

    • @KingTheRat
      @KingTheRat Год назад

      I grew up pretty poor, so I tend to horde a lot of things. "I may need this some day", I always tell my wife, to her dismay.

    • @bkucinschi
      @bkucinschi Год назад +1

      @@KingTheRat : Did you notice that when you throw something away, you need it the next day?
      I don't remember how many times I saved the day by finding a weird size bolt in my garage that fit some appliance or furniture that needed fixing😁

  • @joseedumont3231
    @joseedumont3231 Год назад +157

    My God, daddy cornstar is the spitting image of his father , I had never seen a photo of him 🥰

    • @jesselliott604
      @jesselliott604 Год назад +1

      On the video where daddy Cornstar sees the Oliver tractor he talks about his dad. He seems like a copy of his dad. So sweet

    • @DrMJJr
      @DrMJJr Год назад

      LITERALLY

  • @heathervertolli5646
    @heathervertolli5646 Год назад +7

    You poured your heart, sweat & tears into making your Grandfather’s property your own. It was wonderful to get his blessing before he passed. All of your hard work & dedication will live on for many many more years to come and for future generations and your son’s generation. Keep pushing & keep digging!! God bless!

  • @jolenespicer430
    @jolenespicer430 3 месяца назад +5

    Granddad is looking down and smiling at how much you love his home. ❤ Congratulations on making it yours.

    • @chrisloesch1870
      @chrisloesch1870 Месяц назад

      Absolutely, but he's probably also a bit pissed too as Cole threw out his stash of stuff 😃, but that's okay. His grand-dad gave him the farm and said make it yours which Cole has done which I'm sure would have made his grandfather very happy. You can tell Daddy Cornstar is impressed too.
      Good for Cole. Wish I was mid 20's again and had that kind of energy to get up every morning and just go go go doing stuff, miss those days.

  • @modernhomesteadalaska
    @modernhomesteadalaska Год назад +102

    You brought an incredibly amount of honor to your family, it’s history and future. Amazing!

  • @carlc.472
    @carlc.472 Год назад +52

    Nothing like hearing someone in your life say they are proud of you. Cole, we are proud of you. Keep up the hard work.

  • @dalehalliday3578
    @dalehalliday3578 10 месяцев назад +30

    Epic clean up. Unbelievable project. Well done. And your grandpa must have been a very successful farmer to own all that old equipment. I'm sure the local Massey Ferguson dealer was sorry to see him retire. Good luck.

  • @jenniferflores1447
    @jenniferflores1447 10 месяцев назад +17

    From someone raised in a hoarder situation, Thank you! I found this extremely satisfying. Especially Thank you for not making it into 100 separate videos which you could easily have done, I bet each little clip was an eternity in real life. It blessed me to see it start to finish in 1 episode. I could watch this 100 times

    • @Boga217
      @Boga217 6 месяцев назад

      Definitely not an eternity, it clearly says 1000 hours. That's 25 weeks or 6 months about. Considering the amount of work they got it done quickly .

  • @stevenstritenberger1761
    @stevenstritenberger1761 Год назад +50

    Been here since the start and it's amazing to me the amount of work you put into the farm. Your Grandpa would be proud of how great it looks. He came from the era of my parents, when hoarding everything was important for those that lived through the great depression and WWII. I've known many people like him, my grandparents were that way. You've been an inspiration to me to try and get my life more organized, who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks, good job Cole!

  • @matthewholzmueller6292
    @matthewholzmueller6292 Год назад +118

    When you can see the improvements from outer space, you really know how much you've accomplished.

    • @G-G._
      @G-G._ 11 месяцев назад

      Blackie apie

  • @stacymoore7348
    @stacymoore7348 4 месяца назад +8

    What an amazing transformation. You are sure not afraid of work and farms take work, lots of it. I was sad to see some of the trees go and a few of the buildings . But i know each building gets taxed, at least on our farm. Your Grandpa and Greatgrandpa have to be very proud that you want to continue their legacy.

  • @coalmindgh
    @coalmindgh 10 месяцев назад +17

    You have made your Grandpa proud. His dreams were to make things better and you have done that for your family. Keep up the great adventure.

  • @iamwhoiamd7056
    @iamwhoiamd7056 Год назад +215

    Cole, I am a 54 year old mother to 3 boys. My husband and I have been married for 28 years. The year of 2022 was absolutely awful to us as we lost our house in Norcal Jan02,2022 and we became homeless. We fortunately had an old tent trailer which we camped in for 6 whole months. Then my husband went back to work after cv19. So, on 6/24 he fell between 8-30 ft down to the ground. He was hurt so bad and ended up needing emergency brain to to the speech center of his brain. His job put me and our kids into hotel rooms. We got out of the hotel rooms and finally found a large brand new house that would fit me and our 3 kids. We moved in 2 weeks ago. My husband is still in the hospital 6 months later and he is improving but he still can’t walk, talk, eat, swallow and we did what we told ourselves we were going to do. On a good note if you want to take it this way, I lost over 100lbs this year and I look in the mirror and I can’t believe how much I have changed. Wearing cloths I have not been able to wear since before my kids were born. My point here is, we learned what not to do and get into a rental house to have a safe roof over our heads and to get our lives back together. We are doing it.

    • @jamesjdecarlo9842
      @jamesjdecarlo9842 Год назад +24

      Wow - what an impressive true story. Best of luck to you and your family!

    • @Beruthiel45
      @Beruthiel45 Год назад +24

      So sorry for your troubles, congratulations on getting back up and fighting on. 💖

    • @michaelrussell6661
      @michaelrussell6661 Год назад +17

      I am impressed at how you and the family have handled this curveball that life has sent you. Just keep on doing what your doing as it is working. In doing so you are showing your children by not giving up that things do improve over time. There is always someone worse off than you, and SMILING BEATS CRYING. Will be thinking of your struggle. Tho life is tough it will get easier. Best of life and luck.

    • @BagladyNH
      @BagladyNH Год назад +6

      🥲🤗🥰

    • @susanorr7535
      @susanorr7535 Год назад +5

      Congratulations

  • @jimwright5529
    @jimwright5529 Год назад +59

    Cole - nothing about "you should do this or that on the farm" - but you should publish just that last 15 minutes of this video. It was such a great motivational and philosophical talk. I have a great deal of respect for the wisdom (and yes it is wisdom) you have imparted in that short period of time. Keep taking that step at a time and moving forward you are going to definitely realize your vision for the farm and life. Truly inspirational.

    • @deborahroper5539
      @deborahroper5539 Год назад +2

      Absolutely agree. I've come back and watched that last 15 minutes a number of times. Very motivational.

    • @karendickman3208
      @karendickman3208 Год назад

      Your comment about Attitude is something I live by. Years ago Chuck Swindoll, a Christian pastor wrote about Attitude is Everything. Look it up. You'll agree. Btw.... Great job!! Impressive

  • @jimmyg197
    @jimmyg197 10 месяцев назад +5

    Cole when you started taking down old buildings and cutting up stuff tearing down trees I was upset but then the revile came it was the greatest thing I've saw in a long time so great job and your grandfather would be proud.....

  • @suzannagibson911
    @suzannagibson911 7 месяцев назад +6

    You have brought new life into the family farm. Amazing transformation everything looks beautiful.. Grandpa is looking down smiling knowing the legacy he built will live on for generations to come.

  • @barbarastedillie1336
    @barbarastedillie1336 Год назад +88

    This is the episode I’ve been waiting for! And I wasn’t disappointed. It’s absolutely amazing how much you got accomplished in those six years! You’re a very impressive young man and I salute you. If the world had more of you with your determination and drive, it would be a much better place.

  • @stephenwagaman5062
    @stephenwagaman5062 Год назад +29

    Cole... I don't think I have ever commented .I have followed you from your first upload. All I can say is wow !!!! The amount of blood sweat and tears you have put into that transformation is absolutely amazing! Great job man!!!

  • @TheGibsOfTheTube
    @TheGibsOfTheTube 8 месяцев назад +6

    This is absolutely amazing. You should be so incredibly proud of what you did! I'm willing to bet your Grandpa is smiling down on you with a tear in his eye because of how proud you made him with that farm.
    Makes me wish I didn't grow up in suburbia.

  • @rhondaskipper64
    @rhondaskipper64 10 месяцев назад +7

    🙂 grandpa is smiling down upon you and thinking-what a wonderful wonderful thing these boys have done, the farm looks magnificent 🤗

  • @Scheffy93
    @Scheffy93 Год назад +36

    Should have kept the big mature trees for shade and wind block but just my opinion you must like it open.

    • @kimberlyearly8918
      @kimberlyearly8918 Год назад +10

      I was cringing every time they knocked one down.

    • @HensOnly
      @HensOnly Год назад

      Someone mentioned that the trees were sick. Probably rotting or insect infected.

    • @kimberlyearly8918
      @kimberlyearly8918 Год назад +3

      @@HensOnly But every single one? I kinda doubt they were all rotten.

    • @DawidKellerman
      @DawidKellerman 4 месяца назад

      Done some of my own cleanup.. and sometimes its easier do just clean it all!! "I am a I am gona use that type of person..."

    • @johnhansen4550
      @johnhansen4550 3 месяца назад

      This is business not a park. The trees are NOT native.

  • @littlefarmerette123
    @littlefarmerette123 Год назад +661

    So sad to see all those shady trees taken out. 😢 Other than that, FABULOUS JOB!!!

    • @xaviarthunders4894
      @xaviarthunders4894 Год назад +94

      wow... my exact thoughts. :(

    • @carriemou3678
      @carriemou3678 Год назад +106

      That and tearing down the old round barn. Round here those are treasures to be restored.

    • @ivveG
      @ivveG Год назад +74

      Also thought it was sad. Beautiful trees!

    • @annetjievz
      @annetjievz Год назад +41

      Yeah, my thoughts too.

    • @katielynne9679
      @katielynne9679 Год назад +47

      I'm sure they had their reasons. Trees out in open fields get damaged real easy due to wind, hopefully they make a new tree line that would be a great idea!

  • @user-ov9rj6ze7v
    @user-ov9rj6ze7v 4 месяца назад +3

    Your grandpa is smiling!!! I’m sure of that . This video is over the top . My favorite. It will take something very special to top this one . Keep it brother

  • @camillewinnie27
    @camillewinnie27 6 месяцев назад +2

    This might be one of the most satisfying videos I’ve ever watched. To see this place that has been neglected for so long, cleaned up and restored to its full beauty just fulfills something g deep in me. I’m sure that this farm has done tons of work and all of the things that were used up and left behind are a testament to those generations of hard work. But it’s so nice to see your property be used in a way that honors it’s beauty instead of treating it as a junkyard for all of the discarded tools from all those years of work. What an accomplishment and what an honor to all of the generations of your family who have lived there will live there. Keep up the good work Cole and family!!

  • @cathimartin6572
    @cathimartin6572 Год назад +90

    You’ve done a great job Cole, your grandpa would be so proud of you!

  • @joevano
    @joevano Год назад +74

    Holy cow, I didn’t think I was watching that long, but I remember almost all of that.

  • @faithgirton9388
    @faithgirton9388 3 месяца назад +1

    I remember when you started your RUclips channel I stepped away, and I’ve come back. You have accomplished so much! Be very proud of yourself, and the future.

  • @randymiller3961
    @randymiller3961 6 месяцев назад +2

    Best video I have seen in 70 years. Young man that works as hard as I used to work is making a fresh clean start for himself wow really good for you. I'm glad you made the choice to make it clean and fresh. Out with the old and in with the new.

  • @timzaayer1713
    @timzaayer1713 Год назад +159

    I've been watching for years. It was really interesting but to see it in one combined retrospect, really brings it home. You've done a fantastic job Cole.

  • @benfields7556
    @benfields7556 Год назад +86

    Thank you for editing this video!! I know it took awhile!! What a milestone!!

    • @Morpheus187
      @Morpheus187 Год назад +5

      It took 3 1/2 years

    • @benfields7556
      @benfields7556 Год назад +3

      @@Morpheus187 yeah I know!! 😁I’ve been following the channel since 2017 and I’ve watched every single video😂

  • @wichitatxgal
    @wichitatxgal 10 месяцев назад +8

    Cole you are a remarkable human.
    I will be rewatching this video many many times.
    You have motivated me so much.
    God continue blessing this man!

  • @juanjosegarcia8499
    @juanjosegarcia8499 8 месяцев назад +2

    The trees!!!! Now it's beautiful, like a dessert.

  • @cicikids3035
    @cicikids3035 Год назад +60

    You didnt give up and as much as grandpa would have found a use for everything, he would be so proud of you.

  • @straight-up-shots
    @straight-up-shots Год назад +204

    The amount of growth this young man has experienced is incredible. His mindset is spot on and his heart is wonderful. He is going places but most importantly, his character is just great.

    • @nathalieleclair2102
      @nathalieleclair2102 Год назад +1

      I agree

    • @fraidykat
      @fraidykat Год назад

      He's a dumb@$$ who doesn't know how to get his money out of his opportunity.

    • @straight-up-shots
      @straight-up-shots Год назад

      @@fraidykat lol I hope you wake up on the right side of the bed this morning

    • @fraidykat
      @fraidykat Год назад

      @@straight-up-shots Fools and their wealth are swiftly parted.

    • @straight-up-shots
      @straight-up-shots Год назад

      @@fraidykat I have no idea what you're getting at. It sounds like you've got a personal issue with the guy. I'm not really interested in getting involved with it.

  • @youaregodspursuit
    @youaregodspursuit 8 месяцев назад +3

    It is good watching someone being wise, regardless of the age. My thanks to you for reminding me of what I should do today and I am 76!

  • @lisapaul1558
    @lisapaul1558 8 месяцев назад +2

    I know it must have been hard work but what heritage you and your family will pass down for each generation. The house is going to be gorgeous when your all done. What a blessing your grandpa left you! I was always taught hard work will make you appreciate things more and you will always be proud of your accomplishments!
    Life is a blessing! Family is a blessing!

  • @treya8685
    @treya8685 Год назад +569

    This world needs more people like Cole in it.

    • @Itme
      @Itme Год назад +11

      yes indeed

    • @brianmonks3542
      @brianmonks3542 Год назад +9

      I agree but I'm not sure there is enough work for that level of effort by many Cole's!

    • @cherylramey6188
      @cherylramey6188 Год назад +5

      Yes sir

    • @big_fat_hen
      @big_fat_hen Год назад +9

      COLE FOR PRESIDENT Corn in the White House yard.

    • @dodge7679
      @dodge7679 Год назад +5

      Very impressive transformation...work ethic is second to few.. commendable attitude.,,..would love a more nature positive approach to these types of farms

  • @jaymeharl3270
    @jaymeharl3270 Год назад +22

    Cole, I came for a house video. I stayed for the family. I've watched this journey and you should definitely be proud of what you have accomplished.

  • @NavexCole
    @NavexCole Год назад +20

    So much discipline, determination, perseverance, and SACRAFICE was put into this transformation! Just extraordinary!!! Thank you so much for taking the extra step of documenting everything for us to watch! Couldn’t be more proud of you Cornstar! 🥹👏🏼

  • @susana301301
    @susana301301 Год назад +3

    You accomplished everything you set out to do and more, you had my complete attention! The farm is beautiful after your input. I think you'll make a good President. You are EXACTLY what America needs!

  • @wendyclark4574
    @wendyclark4574 6 месяцев назад +3

    Cole, thank you for sharing your journey and inspiration.
    What an enormous task you had stepping up and restarting where your Granddad left off.
    I’m curious how much you were able to sell that massive amount of scrap metal that was on that farm. Every clip you were revealing more and more stuff!
    Good to see dead trees removed, sad to see good trees go, wonderful to see the house given a face lift.
    You are a driven young man with a clear vision of where you are going. I wish you great success and I know you will achieve it!

  • @melilifabulosa5505
    @melilifabulosa5505 Год назад +20

    Young Ladies out there, THIS is the kind of partner you should seek if you have his similar work ethic and values!

    • @safrew1
      @safrew1 Год назад +1

      Young ladies, if you want a man like this you had better become a woman of the same character.

  • @devilman3806
    @devilman3806 Год назад +52

    Didn't realize how long I've been watching you til this montage. Much of this video was memories for me too.
    I was inspired by your progress and started clearing my property 10 months ago. It was never a farm but the previous owner was a slob who chucked his trash into the woods. Many times this summer I kept asking myself, "Why bother?" But it feels good right now to see how much I got done.
    Your grandfather would be proud. Hell, I'm proud of you.

  • @highcountrystories
    @highcountrystories 6 месяцев назад +3

    Absolutely amazing!! Love your thoughts about sticking to it!!
    Everyone probably hated to see the old trees go but now you can plant your own and see them grow.
    And how many acres did you add to your farm!!
    Thanks so much!!
    I'm a little overwhelmed building 2 small cabins for my daughters in MT.. so thanks for your help reminding me to keep it up!! 😊
    Stick to our dreams!!

  • @RBDawg
    @RBDawg 7 месяцев назад +5

    I'm glad you got to get all this done at such a young age. I hope you have a great life.

  • @carolynmills513
    @carolynmills513 Год назад +110

    Would love to see the progression inside the house.

  • @maureenmckenna5220
    @maureenmckenna5220 Год назад +69

    The undertaking was daunting to say the least. Never saw anything so completely destroyed by neglect. And, never saw anything so completely changed by vision, hard work and determination. So darn impressive in every way.

    • @almostafarm6394
      @almostafarm6394 Год назад +6

      It's not neglect. That is an amazing farm, but if it costs so much money and labor to clean up, you can see why a farmer would park stuff around and just leave it... Imagine if Cole wasn't so smart with the RUclips income? How could he afford the $100, 000 for the clean-up? Cole is lucky to be in a successful farming family that bought land and worked it and survived AND passed it on!!!

    • @lou8809
      @lou8809 Год назад +3

      Well said

    • @brendasnow8255
      @brendasnow8255 Год назад +3

      @@almostafarm6394 Farms are a great deal of physical labor. His grandpa just got old.

    • @ashmaybe9634
      @ashmaybe9634 Год назад +3

      Older farmers tended to save everything. Every piece of metal could be repurposed one day, every vehicle has spares on it. Then things get overgrown and piled and forgotten. Kind of brave of Cole to make a clean sweep and get rid of everything. I think I may be too sentimental.

    • @dontworryaboutit4255
      @dontworryaboutit4255 Год назад

      Well you get old and you get sick. The only time a farm doesn't look messy is if it's royalty and you can pay crazy amounts for people to keep it looking perfect. Farms will always be messy. There's just too much work for people to do.
      People get old and sick. They most likely didn't wanna stress their grandpa out while he was alive so they waited until after to clean.

  • @prohrerjr
    @prohrerjr 6 месяцев назад +4

    I started watching your channel with your latest harvest and always thought how neat and well organized your farm looked. Now that I have seen this video I'm like wow. What an amazing job. I'm sure your grandfather would be very proud! Amazing job!!

  • @rangerismine
    @rangerismine 11 месяцев назад +5

    That job was definitely not for the faint of heart. It looks so clean and fresh now, and you got way more land to plant.

    • @nicolatoomey4882
      @nicolatoomey4882 8 месяцев назад +1

      I'm not sure I'd want to plant anything on the land where all that scrap machinery was rusting away. The ground is probably horribly contaminated. It also looked like they just dug holes and buried a lot of it. Nasty.

  • @mrfin
    @mrfin Год назад +220

    We’re proud of you Cole. You’re an inspiration to a lot of people.

  • @SctyGrpPowers
    @SctyGrpPowers Год назад +183

    Cole you should be proud of all you and your dad and brother have accomplished is such a short amount of time.

  • @jennifercrosdale5391
    @jennifercrosdale5391 3 месяца назад +1

    By the picture of your grandpa, I could tell he was from Iowa without ever stepping foot in your state! Homegrown, raised on a farm, meat and potatoes kind of guy. I absolutely adore your channel and I even set up 2 accounts for myself to give you 2 THUMBS UP FOR EVERY VIDEO. Your work ethic is astounding. Your determination to make that farm your own and have it be efficient, safe, clean, and most of all...PROFITABLE! When it's all done, including the house, your grandpa is gonna smile so big from the skies. Cheers from San Diego!

    • @dawnboren594
      @dawnboren594 Месяц назад

      Yeah, my parents lived in Madrid IA for almost 20 years and as soon as I saw the house and corn, it reminded me of Dyersville.

  • @gobyebo
    @gobyebo 10 месяцев назад +3

    I've been a fan for several years. Question: did you install lightning rods on your buildings after you took down those nuisance pine trees? Also, have you thought about getting a big magnet to roam the fields with to pick up nasty screws, bolts, and the like? Much respect to you and your family for accomplishing so much! Looking forward to seeing more and congrats on your darling son!

  • @purplewombat1923
    @purplewombat1923 Год назад +122

    Thank you for putting this video together and sharing it with us, Cole. You should be very proud of yourself for being so steadfast in your vision and your determination to achieve your goals. The amount of work you've done on your grandpa's farm is absolutely incredible and so are the sacrifices you've made to achieve it. I don't know you but I am as proud of you as if you were my own son!

    • @kirkgallacher9144
      @kirkgallacher9144 Год назад +4

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Amen, for the free gift of eternal life is only found in Jesus Christ 🙏
      Everyday is a blessing, down to the very breath we have Everyday.
      In Jesus name 🙏

    • @barefootreba
      @barefootreba Год назад +2

      Yes me too!!

    • @barefootreba
      @barefootreba Год назад +1

      I agree!

  • @cmlinehan
    @cmlinehan 10 месяцев назад +10

    A lifetime accomplishment for generations to come! Thank you for sharing it with us💗

  • @mandykal
    @mandykal Год назад +4

    Just watching this video I can reminisce because I’ve watch pretty much all your videos in the years of making… I’ve seen the transformation and growth for you and your brother. You definitely made your mark. You don’t have to explain to your kids your past all they have to do is watch the videos. All worth the hundreds of hours. 💙

  • @blauer2551
    @blauer2551 Год назад +185

    I love how a farmer’s answer to a lot of things is dig a big hole and bury it.

    • @michaelpayne1737
      @michaelpayne1737 Год назад +8

      Multiple holes!!!!!!

    • @cannon3267
      @cannon3267 Год назад +37

      a few years, the contractor who is digging the footing for that new building/crib/???? is going to cuss the idiot who buried all that concreat right there.

    • @pierevojzola9737
      @pierevojzola9737 Год назад +19

      Dig a big deep hole yourself and bury it? Or, pay someone to take it away? Farmers have learned from a young age that if you want something done or fixed you do it yourself! We call it the No. 8 wire mentality.

    • @ky2auburn
      @ky2auburn Год назад +36

      The bad part is there will be sinkholes for decades in every one of those spots. As the ground settles over time with rain and snow, it will create voids below that the dirt above will wash down into. Prior generations on our farm have buried things like this (barns, old houses), and we continue to fight settling now. It may take 100 years for that ground to be stable. Makes for a dangerous situation when driving over those spots with heavy equipment too.
      I commend Cole and his family for the cleanup, but hate to think of what they will be dealing with in coming years. I predict a video called “There’s a hole in my yard!”

    • @amberjade528
      @amberjade528 Год назад +3

      You are an amazing young man!!! I’m sure your grandpa is looking down and is extremely proud of all you’ve done and are planning to do! Never lose focus, you are an inspiration. Best of luck on your future endeavors.

  • @matthewburkhart528
    @matthewburkhart528 10 месяцев назад +8

    This is incredible, you should be proud of all that you've accomplished. Nothing short of amazing the transformation of this property. I watched from beginning to end and I recommend this video to anyone.

  • @bret9741
    @bret9741 8 месяцев назад +7

    Any restoration of a home like this is incredibly difficult and requires such tremendous effort

  • @gr8daddy682
    @gr8daddy682 Год назад +63

    The guy in the old forked loader was a straight up savage!

  • @rogerleopold6181
    @rogerleopold6181 Год назад +28

    If your Grand Pa Ray could see the farm, you better believe he would be proud. Thank you for doing this, filming it, and reminding us of something that many loose over time; our own dreams. Thank you Cole, You inspired me!

  • @Letsstayhome1776
    @Letsstayhome1776 8 месяцев назад +3

    This is the first video of yours I've seen. I really needed to see this. I absolutely love it. And I felt so relieved when it was finished! ❤ You're wise beyond your years.

  • @rftsfan1479
    @rftsfan1479 Год назад +23

    your grandfather would be so unbelieveably proud of you and what you have done

  • @thomasbyrne9287
    @thomasbyrne9287 Год назад +64

    Cole needs to be invited to do a Ted Talk, inspirational

  • @lukeduke1440
    @lukeduke1440 Год назад +139

    By far one of the best videos I've ever watched in my 51 years! Well done young man. You are beyond amazing.

    • @reddirtroots5992
      @reddirtroots5992 8 месяцев назад +4

      Same, cept 67 years here! 😊

    • @bornhunter6171
      @bornhunter6171 4 месяца назад +2

      Very hard worker and to stay committed to a extremely BIG TASK you deserve everything you put your hard work and mind too. Thumbs up to you 👍.

  • @Lisa-tk7ku8dr4k
    @Lisa-tk7ku8dr4k 7 месяцев назад +6

    I'm so proud of you! May your farm and your family prosper.

  • @missiontovenus123
    @missiontovenus123 8 месяцев назад +1

    What a great production! You have a future in video editing. If you're near the Amish, their barn railings take 2-3 days, and there's never a dull moment. Your talent is in making the mundane interesting with music, 3x speed, and picking productive results. You'll enjoy this the rest of your life. The topic was special. Your next video will be hard to match this. Keep plugging! Thanks!

  • @patrickferrie5895
    @patrickferrie5895 Год назад +61

    I've seen every video for the last 3 plus years and that took some kinda determination.Well done young man.Amazing transformation.

    • @weka6533
      @weka6533 Год назад +2

      Same here. The transformation has been amazing. I actually started watching due to the cleanup, then stayed to learn farming.

  • @jamesdean4272
    @jamesdean4272 Год назад +29

    Cole, you know your Grandpa is SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!!! Keep up the great work it looks amazing!!!

  • @lizbohlke4430
    @lizbohlke4430 4 месяца назад +1

    I grew up on a hop ranch with other lesser crops and livestock. My dad had his junk pile, but I would not have believed this amount of junk machinery could have been left for you! Unbelievable! Could not stop watching your clean up.

  • @what1dreamt
    @what1dreamt Год назад +2

    Great job Cole. I miss the trees, but I understand why. Can't wait to see new landscaping going in and a few flower beds? Fingers crossed, haha.

  • @rnews5750
    @rnews5750 Год назад +66

    Well done, Cole. We need a million Coles in our country right about now.

  • @ROBSOLUTELY
    @ROBSOLUTELY Год назад +56

    This shows a lot of self pride, family pride and farm pride! Amazing transformation that took A LOT of hard work, but you can be very proud of it!

    • @brashers759
      @brashers759 9 месяцев назад +1

      He Just destroyed all of his family heritage in one video! 😂 ffs 🤦‍♂️

  • @Henker2
    @Henker2 5 месяцев назад +2

    I could write 4 paragraphs, but I'll sum it all up with one word, amazing!
    Good job, young man! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

  • @johnsadler8637
    @johnsadler8637 4 месяца назад +7

    I had heard of this channel but hadn’t seen any of it. I’m glad this one was the first I got to see. Awesome job cleaning up.
    On a much, much smaller scale, I took on a similar task on my family farm in 2017. I salvaged corrugated metal and 1960-vintage oak from our old hog house and after empty it, took the inner structure of a small farrowing house down to concrete, leaving the 6-bay pole barn around it, then we wrapped the 2 open sides of the concrete and made an enclosed shop. We graveled the open bays and the lane to the back, revamped drainage around it, and have since extended water and electricity to it. While I was working on that, a contractor built a replacement cabin on the site of my parent’s dream home, which burned in 2016. So of course we call it the Phoenix Farmhouse. My sisters and I have cleared, repaired, and patched several miles of fencerow, and completely rebuilt two sides of a 20-A field. It is a good place to work in now, and great deer hunting, being a wooded area on the western edge of the Ozarks. I feel like my parents are looking down on it happy, and I bet your grandfather is doing the same thing. It’s a good feeling, isn’t it? 😊

  • @jongreen4893
    @jongreen4893 Год назад +48

    For his age, the young fella has more class then most!

  • @Leavaris
    @Leavaris Год назад +42

    An hour long montage, highlighting everything I've watched of yours over the years... And im super excited to watch :D LETS GOOO

  • @gilbertoarizona305
    @gilbertoarizona305 7 месяцев назад +1

    I remember cleaning my Uncle's farm in Minnesota. The task seem daunting. I thought it was a massive task - it was nothing compared to your farm. Wow - so totally impressed. My motto in life: Never Give up!

  • @michaelcooley3381
    @michaelcooley3381 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey bro, great to see the younger guys doing some old fashioned work. Excellent job. I think your grand father would be very proud of you.

  • @KellysGarden
    @KellysGarden Год назад +137

    And this is why the world will always need young people and for the older generations to pass the torch to them. You should be proud Cole.

  • @aycoop
    @aycoop Год назад +31

    Excellent work ethic and grounding. It’s a blessing to me to know our country has a young man like you.

  • @mommamimaashouse9511
    @mommamimaashouse9511 4 месяца назад +1

    Go ahead and toot your own horn! The work you have done is beyond incredible.
    Well done Cole. 💕

  • @sandynono04
    @sandynono04 6 месяцев назад +6

    Young man, I know you had lots of help, but for you to pull this off was a task that some people could not do.
    Congratulations to you!! I'm with you on being organized. What a beautiful place, that reflects you now. ❤😊😊 Your great-grandfather would be so proud of you, it reflected him and now you.❤

  • @waitemc
    @waitemc Год назад +80

    Persistence definitely is in Cole's vocabulary but proven in his ethics.

  • @toddpurdie3900
    @toddpurdie3900 Год назад +17

    You know that your grandfather is smiling down on you and I know that your father is so proud of you as well, truly blessed. Keep up the great work I love your videos

  • @simonlewis7956
    @simonlewis7956 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Cole. I’ve been procrastinating by watching all your videos. Thank you for the positive messages and when I get through the next 10 months of vids… ;) Cheers from Australia mate.

  • @junesorenson279
    @junesorenson279 9 месяцев назад +3

    It's a shame to see so much money being thrown into a scrap yard, but I understand that cleaning up the yard is so important, and to see new life coming back into the family farm. You have turned into a BEAUTIFUL home.

  • @fivesv3683
    @fivesv3683 Год назад +124

    the guy that was running the loader is a legend lmao

    • @higgydufrane
      @higgydufrane Год назад +1

      That is one word to describe him.................. Definitely aggressive....

  • @kristybishop3286
    @kristybishop3286 Год назад +43

    Your Grandpa would be so proud of you!
    Great job!