Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Hand Digging A New Basement Wall

Upon discovering no footing and hardly any foundation under a corner of the house, I dive into my $7,000 mansion's most important project yet.

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[CindySocha]

I love watching the progress you and Roman are making!! But where's Justin??

[SuperScooby]

Well Cole, by default you have the perfect access point to get that beam into the basement. If it's decided the beam will work for that purpose, then before you pour the last wall section on the far wall under the stairwell you can dig a hole in the yard and thru under the house and slide it in to the basement. That's the only way you'll get that beam into that area without cutting it in sections and rewelding it in place. 37' and some change is a long span for weight carrying. Please double check on recommended weight capacity for an I beam of those dimensions. Otherwise...awesome job Cole and Roman!

[Jackal]

been watching this channel since cole was doing the house clean up videos back in the day

[davidcopperfield-notthemag]

Cole, I think your grandpa who kept things all over the farm "just in case" he needed it is so PROUD of you! You are using lots of things that were "saved". Your grandpa is saying, "See...I told you we would need these things someday!" Grandpa is helping on the build by saving you $. Thanks grandpa! ❤

[brycemarsaglia]

Hey Cole, pro tip, when bending stuff in a vice (like that) a metal pipe that slides over the top of it adds leverage which helps when bending it. Less strength needed. Hope that helps!

[shawnswanson]

Roman is such a joy to watch, his work ethic is above and beyond. Cole keep taking your time and doing things right it will pay off in the long run.

[rickwatson]

And I will say it again, " Roman needs a Raise " What a great asset to your channel and getting work done

[Whatworksthisworks]

CAN YOU IMAGINE IF 50% OF PEOPLE HAD THIS POSITIVITY ??? The world would be a much better place!!❤❤❤

[bchdsailor]

Everybody should have a Roman in their network
You guys are really crackin' on

[dwstrat]

Its nice to see the excitement from you because it does feel good to accomplish tasks that you want done

[cookingwithsherry]

I love how excited you are and that sense of relief that you’re finally getting through the stuff you don’t really want to do, but you have to do so that you can get to the stuff you really wanna do

[patriciasiefert]

I love the shorter more frequent videos! Love seeing the progress!

[Dragnssmoke]

you bring the I beam in through the front where you still have to pour a wall just have to dig the front yard up a little if not you have to break another wall to get it in

[lukestoolbox]

Well well, guess my bedtime just turned 30 minutes later🙃 cheers from Switzerland :)

[elizabethliska]

Cole get a shocker hitch receiver. It will Hava an adjustable airbag to take all the bouncing and shock out of the load. Not that expensive and works extremely well.

[davidcopperfield-notthemag]

Evenin'! You two gentlemen are really honing your patience and endurance doing this build! Wow! I am amazed by the work you both do! Super!

[CasbahD]

About that I-beam... When you dig the hole for your last foundation pour, bring it in that way.

[jmtz]

Love how you are always smiling! You are an inspiration! ❤

[ShapeyFiend]

I need to do some work on my inherited house and the outlandish amount of time this renovation is taking has convinced me I'm just going to keep putting it off indefinitely.

[Ms._Purple_Apple]

Roman you’re a stellar worker⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️