Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Draining The Swamp Under The House

I am doing a 100% restoration and remodel on my mansion that was purchased for $7,000. Today I discovered I have a swamp under my house, so I dug a massive trench to drain it.

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[donaanderson]

Roman is such a calming and soft spoken entity in these videos. I appreciate him.

[Morpheus]

You should be replacing the gas line .

[MamaBear-tncm]

Cole, after 23 years of business as a window coverings specialist, I have seen my share of stadium style movie theater rooms in high end houses. In every single one of them, there was always a layer of dust on everything from lack of the room being used. Not once did I hear someone say, ”We use this every WEEK!” They are a huge waste of time and money. That being said, you will have a very swanky tornado shelter when it’s finished.

[DVMagicStudios]

WAIT, so if Roman dug the water carrying trench, does that make it a Roman Aquaduct??? lol

[NoseyLurker]

Replace the gas line. with all the handling it has received, you cannot guarantee it does not have a hole in it or it has weakened and will break later.

Also put a pipe down and run the gas line INSIDE it for more protection.

[colinwaldron]

Cole, loving this project. Just speaking as a heavy civil GC, please put a ladder in your excavation that extends 3 feet higher than the top of the excavation. If you do have a cave in with no ladder, you will have no way out quickly

[svenswwis]

Reinforcements are good! Roman is an awesome help! Looking good.

[JustSayin]

It is just amazing. You two guys, by yourself, moving all this dirt, figuring out all the implications of the water table and the drain, etc, etc. Holy cow!! 🐄🐄🐄

[talcbihwiemken]

Hello from Ohio I am a 13 year old boy and I have been showing cows for three years the one thing I have for you Cole is make sure he doesn't step on your foot and make sure you have steal toe on.

[brendamickley]

You should leave the foundation wall as an exposed wall and figure out a way to seal the wall. I think that would be really cool, especially walking into an underground movie theater.

[melissaroth]

Thank you for "Colllle the Cornstar!" I've been missing it!

[andrewhill]

For some reason, Iowa has SO many extremely talented and truely NICE young folks (i am older than your dad, Cole). Something tells me it goes back generations. Anyway, all my deepest respect and love to ya'll There is great hope for the future!!

[michaelpfaff]

I love how the old faithful Ford dump truck is always ready and willing to work!!

[mlm]

Looking good and you are learning so much and I Love that you share it. Never too old to learn and get educated on the wonderments of construction, water levels and the like.
You and Roman are really kicking it and getting to things that could be huge setbacks if you don't tend to them now.
I admire the work ethics shown and Roman is one amazing fellow. I would love to know his working background and how he learned to do all he find it totally interesting. He ads so much calm and that really helps when things get going sideways. His personality and calm attitude are very much an asset.
Be safe, take care and waiting for the next video. 🙂

[kb]

Abandon the gas line. It's probably too small for your updated heating system. The time wasted saving it (twice) would have paid for the new line.

[pattybishop]

I’m sure Nave is really looking forward to the interior of the home being move in ready. Having the four of you settled into your own home is a big thing for a woman. 😊.

[anthonysmith]

Ambitious for sure. Your folks raised no slouch. The home of and for your family will im going to say will be beautiful. I'll keep watching young man.

[dadlife]

I love this build, all the twists and turns, frequency of uploads. Does anyone ever take on a project themselves and then only finish it 95% because the enjoyed the process so much that they didn't want it to end?

[brandonhackley]

Your guys attention to detail is awesome most ppl wouldn't have cleaning the walls or small things like that good job

[AnnaAnnaTT]

yes it is very good hearing Roman's calm, considerate pleasant voice.
He has no need to yell, explode, propel, nor detonate his words into air.