Did We Fire Our Concrete Contractors?

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • Yesterday I thought my concrete contractors may have ruined my $80,000 grain pit. Did we end up having to fire them and find a new contractor? Will we ever get the $1,000,000 bin site done?
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Комментарии • 819

  • @thomaswilson9792
    @thomaswilson9792 3 года назад +31

    As a contractor I can tell you under no uncertain terms
    A five minute conversation can save so many problems It only takes a minute to listen to your customers concern

    • @doonhamer252
      @doonhamer252 Год назад

      100% , retired construction and mining contractor/project manager/clerk of works.
      If there is any change to the contract or specification, propose a change order, agree on changes, before continuing work, and then sign, work is only then part of the contract addendum..
      everyone should work away knowing that each party is getting a fair and agreed-upon shake. no such thing as a verbal agreement on site.

  • @kateg7298
    @kateg7298 3 года назад +110

    DC you're making those kids' day. You really know how to talk to them and make them feel good about themselves. I can see why your house was the place to hang out for the neighborhood kids. That got to hang with you and learn and MC kept them fed. They must have loved it.

  • @KevinCoop1
    @KevinCoop1 3 года назад +1

    I worked for Electrical Contractors from 1983 to 2018. Always question the contractors if you have a concern. Always!
    Are you getting 480 volt three phase 3 wire or 480/277 volt three phase 4 wire? 277 volts might be good to have for lights. Just a thought.
    Respectfully, Kevin

  • @quixotic1x
    @quixotic1x 3 года назад +51

    Keep on top of what goes on around you. The world is full of stories of people who did not and have paid the price. I have a seven year old son, I will not consider myself a successful father if he doesn’t learn that. Bravo to you and props to DC.

  • @2020Tundra
    @2020Tundra 3 года назад +35

    Clear communication is so important to any project when multiple people are involved..

  • @doonhamer252
    @doonhamer252 Год назад

    just found your site, a couple of other old-timers licking our wounds in the hospital, and now sitting and watching your videos.. great energy, descriptions without BS.
    When you hire a contractor to do such an expensive and significant project, you also make sure that you have a qualified, third-party inspector working for you .. your eyes and ears.. technical construction-engineered work is a litigator's dream.

  • @LtdES7638
    @LtdES7638 3 года назад +2

    Hey just wanted to say thank you for letting me be a spectator in your world. I appreciate, I'm enjoying the process of the bin site build, take care Cornstar's crew.

  • @rennerfarms1719
    @rennerfarms1719 3 года назад +1

    I tell you what you guys need to build a dike to hold more fertilizer. the best thing that we’ve ever done easy to build you can build them yourself and store a lot of fertilizer which makes it nice you can buy it earlier when it’s cheaper.

  • @iamrfixit6935
    @iamrfixit6935 3 года назад +55

    Just poured 700 cubic yards of concrete for a 60k gallon water basin, pump platform, electrical room and all the paving around it. All that concrete was placed on top of 60+ loads of 1" rock.

  • @guillermodelnoche
    @guillermodelnoche 2 года назад

    I miss the “I’m Cole the Cornstar” intro.
    It always puts a smile on my face. Keep up the great work!

  • @suesmith5033
    @suesmith5033 3 года назад

    Absolutely you want to question you contractors. Communication is the key to everyone being happy and satisfied.

  • @ThomasWilliams-ee6li
    @ThomasWilliams-ee6li 3 года назад

    My parents were both from farms in western Minnesota and I spent my summers on the farm. I learned that I needed figure out how to get stuff done and have a bit of fun doing it. I recently ran across your channel and it's a blast from my past. Thanks for that.

  • @joefudd
    @joefudd 3 года назад

    It always pays to ask questions. Communication is always the key. Every contractor that I have worked with usually welcomes questions and concerns and talking out ideas almost always solves everything negative. Glad that you all are happy and getting what you want.
    Loved the western music when DC was playing with the foaming gun! Teaching the contractor's kids about the farm equipment is a bonus and I'll bet that they will remember it for a long time.

  • @hoov1998
    @hoov1998 3 года назад

    Cole love your show, I would have to say you guys are my favorite thing to watch, I am 65 years old and I used to pray when I was a kid that I would want to be a farmer when I grew up.
    Well I still want to be a farmer, but it never worked out that way. But watching your show helps me know what it’s really like to be a farmer.
    I am glad you give God the glory for what you have, you are truly blessed!
    Thank you and God bless you and your family!

  • @wendymorrison5803
    @wendymorrison5803 3 года назад +1

    Hey DC and Cole. It's always right to ask questions. Understanding the reasons for actions or materials makes everyone confident in the project.

  • @nuttinbedder2do70
    @nuttinbedder2do70 3 года назад

    Good you pay attention to each step. I poured a pad once outside of Iowa City where the farmer got stuck with his grain pit being oriented wrong due to the excavator misunderstanding how it was suppose to sit and by the time the farmer saw it we had already poured the footing. That what can happen without good communication.

  • @bobkrause2521
    @bobkrause2521 3 года назад +17

    I liked the last few minutes of the video, sitting and talking to us. That was cool. Also, I agree, you need to question your contractors if you're not sure about something they are doing. Too many things get built the wrong way because people don't question their contractors. Keep up the great work. My brother and I really enjoy watching your videos.

  • @cathyferguson1590
    @cathyferguson1590 3 года назад

    Don't love the title but love the video. Cole is amazing, smart and wise beyond his years! Always looking out for his family and the farm!

  • @cindyjacobsen4221
    @cindyjacobsen4221 3 года назад +4

    Cole & DC: This is your heart and soul, you are good people, investing a lot here, I think you have every right to respectfully ask questions and be involved with this project as you are. I’m sure the concrete guys are professional, and good at what they do, in their defense, it can be a little nerve wracking to be watched, but nice to see it coming along and everyone working together. This has just been so much fun, interesting to follow. I have adopted you all as my family (really, in my heart) just love all of you so much,! Want to Thank you for bringing me along on the journey and giving a lonely human something to look forward to! Carry on!!

  • @pattiwhite9575
    @pattiwhite9575 3 года назад +2

    Loved you two sitting down and chatting to us at the end of the day. Good Talk. Great Points.

  • @janisosborne166
    @janisosborne166 3 года назад

    Communication is of the utmost importance with projects. Always. You are lucky to be onsite for any questions u have along the way. Seeing the rocks made you question what is happening, but you are fortunate to see it asap and to ask questions. It IS a big, costly project and the rocks could get u nervous. Knee-jerk reaction. You may have been tired too, to make u react. Totally understandable. You know you have a great crew on it. It's gonna be great, Cole. You are doing a great job.

  • @eds1990sporty
    @eds1990sporty 3 года назад +31

    Everyone should have a Hands-On with their contractors. A lot of people don't and that's one work ends up bad

  • @RashleysBorderQue
    @RashleysBorderQue 3 года назад +112

    Cole, I love the channel and the content. You are a great Christian family. But the click bait titles are getting old. Enough said. Still love you guys.

    • @ReverseProof
      @ReverseProof 3 года назад

      Getting old?

    • @RashleysBorderQue
      @RashleysBorderQue 3 года назад +10

      @@ReverseProof As in almost every video lately has a click bait title that is not truly indicative of the content of the video. BUT I will still watch them since I think Cole is great. It was just very polite constructive commentary. Thanks for the question.

    • @nolanme
      @nolanme 3 года назад

      I like the click bait titles. Funny.

    • @lakesnorthwest1341
      @lakesnorthwest1341 3 года назад +2

      The clickbait got old a year or two ago! But I've noticed Nave does clickbait on her channel too 😯

    • @willford2897
      @willford2897 3 года назад +2

      Yeah I'm about over the clickbait.. c ya

  • @tomdixon1213
    @tomdixon1213 3 года назад +1

    Cole you spoke wisdom when you said it is good to ask questions. Pros should not be rattled when you ask questions regarding your money. DC spoke wisdom too, in a balancing sort of way. No need to be rude and hostile with the questions, for example. Great video.

  • @junkorbust9498
    @junkorbust9498 3 года назад +68

    In general I enjoy the channel. I’m getting tired of the constant click-baiting. Even though I’m interested in watching I feel like I’m being played the fool every time I click to watch.

    • @gazza7760
      @gazza7760 3 года назад +11

      I agree cole used to be cool now he's so full of himself it spoils the channel 🤷‍♂️🤔

  • @LongpondOutdoors
    @LongpondOutdoors 3 года назад +102

    Really enjoy watching… No need for the click bait titles…

    • @sallydunba6012
      @sallydunba6012 3 года назад +13

      Amen to not needing click bait titles! Ugh

    • @KPSchleyer
      @KPSchleyer 3 года назад +10

      He sure does use them!

    • @ReverseProof
      @ReverseProof 3 года назад +7

      @@realredditstories420 Yes it is. "Did Cole fall off a grain bin" Did Sable get run over by a tractor" Now, if that were to happen It wouldn't be clickbait. "Did we fire the concrete guys" see how that works? Thumbs down everytime!

    • @jasonrathgeber5999
      @jasonrathgeber5999 3 года назад +3

      Always click bait I just like to watch to see what not do do

    • @lakesnorthwest1341
      @lakesnorthwest1341 3 года назад +1

      All the cornstars do click bait on their videos and so does Nave😳

  • @viscache1
    @viscache1 3 года назад

    Previous owners of our farm ripped all the wiring and heavy timbers out of the dairy barn. A 260 ton, 120’ tall classic WWII 160,000 sq’ barn held up by hope and old rusty plumbing pipe stuck back in place of timbers. We’ve been fully restoring and rewiring. Your pile of conduit brought back the trenching and wiring nightmares! But it’s nice to have fully functional.

  • @lisablaylock8791
    @lisablaylock8791 3 года назад +1

    I see no problem in overseeing the development of your site... your concerns are valid... anyone can mess up- there are times people “drop the ball” or cut corners - even “professionals!”
    I also like understanding and learning through a project!

  • @jeffburns5152
    @jeffburns5152 3 года назад +7

    Cole I wish that I had the time to talk to my dad like you and DC talk. I also want DC to adopt me except I am a bit older than him. I love the videos reminiscing of my childhood.
    God bless you all.

  • @GrampiesCorner
    @GrampiesCorner 3 года назад +1

    That was why people were a little bothered by the way Cole ranted, there is a difference in having questions and wanting to understand a process or a reason why something is being done, and coming across being unhappy with their quality of work and the need to do things the way they are!
    I think it was just the way you came across that threw so many people for a loop!
    Glad you spoke on it in this video though.

  • @gungadinn
    @gungadinn 3 года назад +25

    Cole, it's not an issue of questioning what you saw, it's the fact that you published the video prior to getting the facts. It sounded like you were making claims they didn't know what they were doing. That's the crux if the issue.
    Having worked in engineering for too many years, I know I'm not an expert in every facet of the trades. That's why people specialize.
    I have a friend that worked in concrete and road construction for many years. He's a construction coordinator that gives the approval of tens of millions of dollars of commercial buildings. When I want to do a project, I consult him before deciding if I'm doing the work or hiring the job out.
    If the job gets hired out, the project foreman and I will sit down to discuss what my concerns are and if he is hesitant, then a phone call to my friend gets things righted.
    A million dollars is a lot of money. I understand your concerns, but there need to be diplomacy when the video comes out before the contractor has a chance to address your concerns.

    • @JCrook1028
      @JCrook1028 3 года назад +6

      Exactly! Cole jumped the gun.

  • @suseyq4559
    @suseyq4559 3 года назад

    Honestly, you and Daddy Cornstar are true comedians. I can’t tell you how much I laugh over how you guys handle anything and everything. Thank you for the fun....on my side. I know it’s work on your side! Super cool!

  • @donbob3343
    @donbob3343 3 года назад

    Always good to have a meeting of the minds before the project begins,as a contractor I like customer input, also to update and consult with them if something unexpected came up . Customers should get the contractor to spell out in detail what they are going to do in there estimates.Change orders and extra work over and above original estimate could cost more.

  • @jcarm185
    @jcarm185 2 года назад +1

    So here we are in October of 2022, and looks like you were right to ask questions. Perhaps you should have asked more - specially about the NOW cracking hopper bottom bin. Sigh...

  • @RehabLife
    @RehabLife 3 года назад +29

    Question everything and learn as you go, like I’d love to learn why we didn’t get at least a few seconds of Cole admiring that awesome Kentucky Bluegrass!

  • @justendaniel9797
    @justendaniel9797 3 года назад +27

    Questioning the contractor to his face is acceptable. Questioning a contractor and bad mouthing his work on a public platform with thousands of viewers is immature and flat out wrong.
    Cole, you have a great family and a really good channel. Don't turn into a mouthy, click baiting RUclipsr. Stay true to yourself. God bless you and your family.

  • @kurtismiller9544
    @kurtismiller9544 3 года назад

    Glad you took the time to explain a little more Cole, and asking questions to educate yourself and understand is a good thing. Even better that they are willing and able to explain it to you. Sounds like a great bunch of people.

  • @ridingwithairbubble1694
    @ridingwithairbubble1694 3 года назад +2

    I learned to double check contractors and question everything. I had a 24x40 pad poured for a garage through a contractor using a sub-contractor he’s never used before (and won’t again). They measured the forms corner to corner to ensure it was square…it was 3” out of square. When the building contractor shows up they said my building will sit with a 3” overhang on one corner and 3” ‘underhand’ on the other. We figured when they measured, one was measuring the outside corner and the guy on the other end was measuring the inside corner…forms were 2x4s, so 1 1/2” x 2 is a 3” mistake. I’m pouring an extension myself to fix their mistake next week, with the help of my primary contractor.

    • @Sheryl777
      @Sheryl777 3 года назад

      Riding with AirBubble 🥺

  • @paulgilbert6746
    @paulgilbert6746 3 года назад +1

    It seems that that you are more relaxed in this video than the last one. It is so wonderful that you are able to make a great decision of what is going on. I also like your sunsets.

  • @darinofstie9860
    @darinofstie9860 3 года назад

    Cole, I enjoy your videos! You are very right in your questioning. Being an excavator and in the road building business for 33 yrs I have seen my fair share of concrete poured on substandard ground. Concrete guys all to commonly are just that...concrete experts. Too often they know little about grading, soils & compaction. I wouldn't just encourage I would suggest you take a very close look at the ground before they pour. Looks like you have soils like we have in WI and it can get ugly with clay when water is present. In light of the bearing weights that these footings & slabs will see if it were me I would get a geotechnical guy/company such as Braun out and do some density testing to make sure you don't need further corrections. A little $ spent now could save a disaster later when concrete footings and slabs are settling and cracking.

  • @SewFrancine6120
    @SewFrancine6120 3 года назад

    Your job is to always communicate with the teams who come on your property.
    The growth of your farm and channel is a testament to the kinds of family the CornStars are.
    Cole I keep looking at your deck and I feel that if you added a “circle” shape to the end of the deck by your back door.
    You could have a dinning table for all your CornStar family and friends, maybe build an outdoor kitchen. So many possibilities, just my .00000001 opinion. ☮️💟✝️

  • @Archersgarageandwhatnot
    @Archersgarageandwhatnot 3 года назад

    As the boss/customer, it's 100% your right and responsibility to question the contractor when things don't seem to make sense. I'm a manager of a large company, and I encounter this almost every day. Good job, young man!

  • @aussiefarmer6012
    @aussiefarmer6012 3 года назад +23

    Cole I think you are missing the point, we didn't have an issue with what you said in the video that was fine, you can ask questions and be concerned. It was the vid title and thumbnail most of us had a real issue with. That belittled and disrespected the concreter and was totally unnecessary.

  • @nathanbeckfield4663
    @nathanbeckfield4663 3 года назад +9

    Good contractor will always tell you how and why they do things a certain way so the customer understands and give them that peace of mind!!!

  • @pamfyffe6235
    @pamfyffe6235 3 года назад +1

    Since you read all the comments.....You guys are great! I wish I lived close and could visit!

  • @Excitable101
    @Excitable101 3 года назад +63

    if you think something is off, it is better to ask than stay silent... even professionals mess up sometimes.

    • @captiveamerica669
      @captiveamerica669 3 года назад +4

      I was on a job in Arizona building a water tank. They wanted to build up the concrete forms 3" on the top, with 2x4's which would be visible and ugly forever. We would have to remove and rebuild every single pour way to much work! I suggested building it on the bottom, hidden never seen! Buried. No need to rebuild after every pour less work! My boss stole my idea as his own! But everybody knew I had the right idea! It worked out fine! Everybody lost respect for our boss!

    • @joefudd
      @joefudd 3 года назад +3

      True professionals also don't mind answering their customer's questions and addressing their concerns.

    • @nicbaket1202
      @nicbaket1202 3 года назад +2

      As a professional contractor we always love it when any questions are asked upfront when people see it, then wait to end to say something. Easier to fix it in the moment!

    • @joefudd
      @joefudd 3 года назад

      @@captiveamerica669 I have had my bosses and co-workers to steal my ideas too. Especially underhanded sales staff taking credit for them. Burns me up.

  • @EDBZ28
    @EDBZ28 3 года назад

    As a fellow 5th generation farmer dealing with the same issues when you hire work done you’re doing everything right cornstars! Question question question! At least in our area of the country, the so-called “professionals” make mistakes and or like to cut corners if you’re not paying attention to what they’re doing. Keep up the good work and your due-diligence cornstar family.

  • @jenniferverrett5923
    @jenniferverrett5923 3 года назад +1

    CONCRETE!!! LOL every time DC says cement I wanna scream...I work for a concrete company and that was hammered into me at hiring. But love all the interactions! It makes me smile!

  • @andrewpennington8792
    @andrewpennington8792 3 года назад +26

    “They do die if they sting me, because when they land, I slap them”😂 DC cracks me up.

  • @phillipmetcalf9404
    @phillipmetcalf9404 3 года назад +4

    Cole, As an Ag engineer, I always like my clients to ask questions and be active with the construction. The more communication the better the project turns out. And yes I have worked horrible customers who believed they, the farmer, mows better, I learned it just costs them more in the he end

  • @amysunnergren6315
    @amysunnergren6315 3 года назад

    Of course you question. I've now seen six plumbers in an effort to try to update/repair two bathrooms. I've had six different suggestions of the best way to do it. And I am totally flummoxed. From just regrout to tear it out and replace. And the problem is we can't figure out precisely where the water issue is originating but I've had six different suggestions.

  • @mrssoybeanfarmer1749
    @mrssoybeanfarmer1749 3 года назад

    Communication is key factor with any project you hire someone to do and stay on top of it, sometimes they want to skip a few steps to save a few bucks but it costs YOU in the long run and its also a learning experience if its something you have never had done before. Respect the workers and just ask questions so you can learn from them and they can learn from you as to what you expect! Good job!!!

  • @laurieanne9712
    @laurieanne9712 3 года назад +29

    It's great to interact, even in areas outside your expertise. Sometimes "outside" questions or input helps them get a different perspective & improve. We should all look to learn & improve & "in a multitude of counselors is safety", right?

  • @Lori_M
    @Lori_M 3 года назад +5

    I'm so glad you clarified yesterday's video, Cole & DC. I didn't comment at the time, but I really felt bad for the contractors after watching that video. I didn't think it was necessarily "bashing," but I did feel it was disrespectful and unfair towards them in many ways, especially the title of the video. I'm really happy that you addressed it in this video and cleared it up. Keep doing what you're doing -- we love the Cornstar Family!

  • @billwhite7099
    @billwhite7099 3 года назад +11

    I'll tell you Cole, there's a lot of things I've been a part of that I didn't question in the process, and wish I had. When you're making the financial commitment to the magnitude y'all are, you're well within in bounds to get the answers you need. I'm sure at the end of the day, the contractors understand it as well.

  • @missykowalewski
    @missykowalewski 3 года назад

    The Y-drops look like they r gonna be a good advancement. Watched concrete guys put in a bunker the size as ur piece (OFF THE RANCH). Was suprised they didn’t pour forms. But watching this thing go up is so exciting. Have lots of them around me here in Missouri but never saw the work that goes into it. This is what u call a commitment.

  • @funkfarms
    @funkfarms 3 года назад

    We put y-drops on our 15 Coulter Blu-Jet AT3000 and we love it compared to the Coulter. We are completely corn on corn with all of our acres and we so far definitely recommend it. We've noticed that since there is no blade going in the ground it keeps more moisture in the ground instead of giving it a place to escape which is crucial especially on a year like this one where we are in severe drought. Also it gives the nitrogen a more direct route to the roots as well. We have no regrets as of now from making the switch.

  • @charleshanson9467
    @charleshanson9467 3 года назад

    Three years ago I had contractors fixing major tree damage on my house (replacing trusses) and I had to check on almost every step, especially their subcontractors, to make sure it was correct. There were many shortcuts that had to be done or redone correctly.

  • @ellison2024
    @ellison2024 3 года назад +7

    Thumbs down for the title. I have been thinking about this for awhile. I love your channel but are uncomfortable with the clickbait titles, especially when you are snarky about someone else’s reputation. This gentleman has been featured with titles about drinking and being fired.

  • @johnblake3863
    @johnblake3863 3 года назад

    I really need to be around you guys! It is your money and your project. You need to be involved and good contractors appreciate that.

  • @lisapauna5791
    @lisapauna5791 3 года назад

    Oh my Gosh!! I am so excited to see you have the Vneck Tshirt!!! I went to order and all out of my size but I will keep trying!! Thank you for offering and listening to your fans!! Also loved the white sweatshirt Neva had on too!!

  • @cindyfleer2248
    @cindyfleer2248 3 года назад

    If in your last video that was you mad then you have extremely good control over your anger. You were just voicing your concerns on camera about how it was being done and like you’ve mentioned better now than later. Happy for your progress with your family farm! Best wishes 👍🌸😊

  • @micahharman1493
    @micahharman1493 3 года назад

    From someone who knows pressure washing reverse your couplers and plugs it will save o rings coupler on tool end plug on hose end. If your need water shutoff add a valve in line. Otherwise great work as always.

  • @sueparsons6284
    @sueparsons6284 3 года назад +32

    Can’t wait for Daddy CornStar to be a Grandpa! Those grandkids are going to be so lucky ! ❤️

    • @TravMaxAdventures
      @TravMaxAdventures 3 года назад +4

      You know DC can’t wait either. Their whole family dynamic is just awesome.

  • @KevinBenecke
    @KevinBenecke 3 года назад

    One other thing that is good to be able to know how things are and go in is if there is a problem down the road, you know what is under everything and how it's put together for troubleshooting later on when something goes wrong.

  • @barbarastedillie1336
    @barbarastedillie1336 3 года назад +1

    Love the daddy Cornstar intro! Such a great sense of the moment! Cole, I think you’re spot on. You should always question when you feel unsure about something. Even if it just takes a simple answer. You’re paying out good money, you have ever right to know everything you believe you need to know about your investment. Where’s Cooper?

  • @mongonius
    @mongonius 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely a good idea to question! That is how you make sure you are on the same page. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @shermantank27
    @shermantank27 3 года назад +15

    Hey Cole, there has been times where the fact my grandfather/ uncles/dad were involved in a project had saved us 20 years later. One time we had a waterline stop working well grandpa could walk out the exact path of the under ground line with in 6in. Make it better for repairs later on

  • @robynw6307
    @robynw6307 3 года назад

    Always good to work closely with your contractors. To question is the right of those signing the cheques. To answer is the duty of those receiving the cheques. Communication is key in any project - large or small.

  • @richardyork6936
    @richardyork6936 3 года назад +3

    Cole and DC, I have been following you for a bit now. I think there was some important lessons that you bring up. Thanks for being real.

  • @Seabee_133
    @Seabee_133 3 года назад +22

    Cole, sometimes it takes an untrained eye to see the obvious. My father had a concrete contractor form up the basement of the new house dad was building. Dad noticed that one of the wall segments was off a little. The wall segment was off by the wide of the basement wall. The contractor said it would have cost him a lot of money to fix it after the concrete was poured the next morning. They worked an extra 2 hours into the night to fix it. From this, I learned to ask questions if you don't understand.

  • @kennybayles6914
    @kennybayles6914 3 года назад

    Cole, do you have water pivots? When they came out with big sprinklers on top (1/2 mile) of the line in the 80s? As a preacher in new corn country I saw three farmers from church modifying a new 1/2 mile line. The sprayer covered a whole section (square mile). They took the sprayers off the pivot line from the dealer and went to town and bought hundreds of feet of rubber hose and made hoses to nearly touch the ground. They told me it would save water. They did this before any company ever thought of it. One man is still living. Give a big shout out to Wayne Clark of Lubbock, Texas for something he gave to farm industry without charge.

  • @tomazskrlec5632
    @tomazskrlec5632 3 года назад

    As always a great video. I loved when you got along with DC and explained the matter with concrete.
    Bees come to man to drink because there is not enough water in nature or they do not find it. It helps if we have a container with fresh water and stones, when the bee comes for water, bees can go on the stone, it drinks and has no wet wings.

  • @eosjoe565
    @eosjoe565 3 года назад +28

    Really... you don't need the constant click bait titles... most of us will watch anyway. Turn down the fake suspense a few degrees.

  • @TheHusbandTrophy
    @TheHusbandTrophy 3 года назад

    Have you ever considered an above ground water storage tank with a float valve for filling the sprayer. Just leave the well hooked up all sprayer season so it fills at night or during the day while spraying and run a pump with a 3 or 4 inch hose to fill the sprayer. Pretty simple math to figure out what size. You're obviously good with numbers. Thought of this while filling my pool from my rainwater catchment system. Love the videos

  • @maxmari53
    @maxmari53 3 года назад

    Yous were pretty funny today and it was a very light hearted video. And it’s good to talk your concerns over with the contractors- it is a VERY large project!!

  • @judycrosetti7292
    @judycrosetti7292 3 года назад +2

    Simply love all that you all bring to the table. Different skills but, at the end of the day, a loving family.❤️

  • @hjvdb6829
    @hjvdb6829 3 года назад

    Always good to clear the air ,and people make mistakes good to keep your eye on it just to make sure your on the same page.

  • @lucillekenney8311
    @lucillekenney8311 3 года назад

    It's always better to voice your concerns. It's all part of the process ... although I couldn't understand what the problem was when you were concerned about the gravel that went in before the cement ... LOL ...

  • @steveneal2706
    @steveneal2706 3 года назад

    I have no problem with ask question when I had stuff done. Keep up the great work and great videos. Thank y'all for all you do.

  • @kareneverman3603
    @kareneverman3603 3 года назад +1

    If you have any questions about what a contractor or any professional is doing with your project, you should ask as soon as possible to clear it up. Most professionals should be more than happy to explain what they are doing and address any concerns you have. If they can not or don't want to be bothered then they are not the ones you want to work on your project. Answering a client's questions and explaining why something was done a certain way is part of being a professional. Communicating with and keeping the client up to date on what is going is vital to any business and should be very important to the professional.

  • @staceygandy2009
    @staceygandy2009 3 года назад +7

    Id walk to my mailbox naked before wearing those pit viper sunglasses!

    • @claudioanthon2354
      @claudioanthon2354 3 года назад

      omg that's funny!! ...or maybe its the long hair

  • @rebecahbrayall9706
    @rebecahbrayall9706 Год назад

    I don't know a lot about concrete, but I do know from experience that the gravel is a base that if packed correctly can make for a stronger pour. I did concrete work for around 2 years. I have a lot of experience in several areas but before a back injury I wanted to learn all areas that interested me so I did that.

  • @marilynwoodard7961
    @marilynwoodard7961 3 года назад

    I've been away from home and busy. Even though I had a great week, it is so nice to come back and catch up with the Cornstar saga!

  • @markgarton3525
    @markgarton3525 3 года назад +7

    A questioning attitude is the best way I found on projects that your not sure of or haven’t done or been apart of before is great to learn from. Not just for yourself but everyone involved in the project. There might be that one question you ask the contractor about why or how they are doing something and the contractor is explaining why or what they are doing or how they are doing something the contractor just might figure out that the way there about to something that there might be an easier way to do it or they might figure out they might have to do something be cause it’s not required to do it. I hope that makes sense? There is never a dumb question when it comes to learning!! Love the vids and play safe so y’all can go home every day to your loved ones!!!! God bless.

  • @idablythe4847
    @idablythe4847 3 года назад

    Many people don’t realize a farmer practices many different trades. You half to know about a lot of different jobs. Weather man, electrician, mechanic, agriculture, chemist, mathematician, law, builder and most of all common sense. Great work on all fronts guys.

  • @brucejgallettajr1014
    @brucejgallettajr1014 3 года назад +97

    Cole my grandfather always told me the only stupid question ask is one not asked

    • @josiahdixon1018
      @josiahdixon1018 3 года назад

      Is this a stupid question?

    • @Teddybaer06
      @Teddybaer06 3 года назад

      I’ve been told there is no such thing as a stupid question

  • @Crystalhurb
    @Crystalhurb 3 года назад

    Good for you cole for addressing the hate today from yesterdays video. Wow the internet is so toxic and so are the people behind their screens. I got so much hate yesterday and all night standing up for you which i turly don't care about the negativity of others when you have valid concerns and its your dream project that cost over 1 million dollars to build. Keep up the awesome work and don't let these keyboard warriors get you down or make you feel bad. You have a great support system and people that truly care for you all. Blessings to you and the family and i hope you have an amazing weekend and ill see you tomorrow like always

  • @OldGeezer55
    @OldGeezer55 3 года назад +1

    Cole, I watch you every day you post but I have to tell you, I REALLY need the auto-generate captions to run. Yours have been off and on and I'm an old guy and can't hear that well anymore. Summer's and Neve's always seem to be there but yours are seldom there anymore. Every now and then they are turned on and it's just so great, even though the words are not always matched correctly they help so much. Love the content, but could use some help.

  • @anthonysmith3187
    @anthonysmith3187 3 года назад +2

    It's always good to communicate with the contractors and let them know what's on your mind.

  • @kevenhiemie
    @kevenhiemie 3 года назад +1

    Have you considered running a few drain tiles out for any water that may be coming off gutters of future buildings around the grain bins?

  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy7432 3 года назад

    I have looked over the comments about the contractor and asking questions so you don't need to hear anymore about it so I will just say I loved the show and keep em coming.

  • @jacktastick
    @jacktastick 3 года назад +7

    Cole the Cornstar, aka, click bait king.

  • @kailand3056
    @kailand3056 3 года назад +5

    Cole and DC, I think it’s important for you understand how this very complicated new structure is constructed so you can operate it safely and efficiently, and can fix problems when they arise. In a sense, it’s just like the new Y-drops on the sprayer - there will be bugs to work out in order to achieve the desired level of functionality.

  • @morganmeehan5199
    @morganmeehan5199 3 года назад

    I really liked that casual end of day talk you and DC had at the end of this video. It was a nice casual recap to the days events.

  • @vincentouwehand828
    @vincentouwehand828 3 года назад

    Always ask questions (something else then questioning someones work) and learn.
    Besides, the million dollar bin site is a huge deal for you guys and you are no doubt worried quicker and questioning things quicker because of that. And that is healthy.
    And yes, sometimes questions are annoying, but in the end answering them is a so much fun as you see people understand why something is done.
    Just keep your humor in dealing with the builders, your personalities are a reason we watch and no doubt the builders will enjoy working for you because of those personalities.

  • @Joel-Cares-4-you
    @Joel-Cares-4-you 3 года назад

    You guys are awesome and never knew how farmers work. Your family is blessed by god and you have amazing family. Keep up the good work.

  • @markmcculfor6113
    @markmcculfor6113 3 года назад +7

    Enough clickbait, stop the clickbait and publicly apologize for the video title yesterday. I will unsubscribe along with many others if you don't fix this stuff

  • @jamieg.1392
    @jamieg.1392 3 года назад

    I agree.You should be involved with every aspect of that build.
    Also.you seem to be lacking Zinc Cole. You should get yourself some 100% Zinc lozenges such as ColdEze.Tropical flavor only.
    That congestion will be gone in 12 hrs. Stay blessed family.😊

  • @anthonydolezal6627
    @anthonydolezal6627 3 года назад

    It's OK to respectfully question. Especially a project this big and life changing.
    Keep Smilin!!