Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Grand Master Staircase Removal

I am working in my mansion, tearing out the master staircase, evaluating house damages, admiring century old construction, and making an organized job site. I am using a few simple hand tools, strong arms, great friends, and a positive, happy, attitude. Learning about new tools, making mistakes, laughing, having fun, making a dream come to life, and more.

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[TrulyUnfortunate]

Ya hate to see all that woodwork torn out.
I have a feeling that Cole wont be replacing it with something equal to what was torn out.

[karithompson]

That is Amazing the craftsmanship of the bend in the stairs.

[codysexton]

Cole look inside the newel posts on the stairs. They use to hide the original blue prints in them back in the day.

[DavidHain-TX]

Blows my brain seeing you gut all that beautiful craftsmanship. That circular bottom step you cut off was a very nice accent piece you just destroyed.

[Jewelchick]

I love watching this rebuild. Please call it what it is. It is not a restoration. It was beyond a restoration. Sadly. My heart broke for everything torn out but I knew there was no choice. Can't wait to see the finished product. Love watching the banter between you guys. Hugs.

[dts]

More power to you! It's your house...just heart breaking to see the original character and features are going away. I've restored stairs many times...not hard job.

[leskobrandon]

I feel like this is going to look like another mcmansion when done. You are taking out all the character and charm of this house Cole.

[digger]

Roman's chickens are going to have the. best looking stairs in the country!!!!

[shawnaboys]

Thank you Cedric! You doing all the videos means more productivity for the crew as well as getting enough rest.

[Twodogstwocats]

Thank you for appreciating all the hard work put into the house, my home is 119 years old and it’s so fun to see all the different layers of life that have gone e into the house.

[alexgarza]

You have a perfect crew to help you rebuild your house. I love watching you guys. It’s very entertaining and I’m learning a lot about how these houses are held together. Thanks guys for helping me out. Love you God’s blessing.

[timg]

Not my house not my money, but it seems like your taking all the charm and warmth out of the house. It's just a shell.

[dennismoore]

You will never be able to get a staircase of such build quality and beauty in new. That was probably one of the main pieces that made your house one of the most beautiful in the west.

[dotcorbeil]

I know a grown man who cried watching you take out those stairs

[RevDano]

I nearly cried watching those stair come out. There is no way you will replace that with something better

[KingRancher]

Im just here for Justin's cranky old carpenter commentary

[janethomason]

Truthfully I almost cried when that beautiful oak went to the dump! I hope someone rescued some of it for other purposes!

[Cinderdiane]

Oh that beautiful staircase! I hope it can be put back together again! Solid oak! All of that workmanship! The whole house was full of it. I know it’s not my house.

[paulkotowicz]

Cole good luck with the one lightbulb in the 20' ceiling it goes out and figure out how to change it

[dustinkush]

I'm happy for Coles family, going to have a great house to grow up in and on a farm doesn't get any better!!